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Winfield girls win title again

By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com

The Winfield High School girls soccer dynasty has another championship under their belt.

Winfield freshman Sydney Cavender and senior Josee Erlandson each found the back of the net as the Generals bid for a third straight AAA state championship came to fruition at the YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Youth Sports Complex in Beckley on Saturday, Nov. 8.

“We’re still trying to let it sink in,” said Winfield coach Marshall Hoff. “They pretty much told us… and I think that’s part of the fuel, is this day and time it’s an impossible goal. It’s something that can’t be done. You can’t three-peat in a sport that’s growing at the speed this one is.

“These young ladies, they pursue this excellence in everything

The Winfield girls soccer team captured their third consecutive state championship title in class AAA by defeating Washington, 3-2. they do. Both these battles were nothing less than what we thought they were going to be. We never expected anything less than everybody’s best and I think we got to see that along the way.”

Cavender fielded the ball among a pile of players in the penalty box against No. 11 Washington (17-43) and scored after an extended 30 minute stalemate in the first half, lifting the Generals to a 1-0 lead in the state title match.

“It seemed so unreal,” Cavender said of her first state tournament. “I was so nervous, but the seniors really helped me keep calm. Coming in I was thinking, ‘what if I mess up?’ We’re already two-time state champions and I had to go out there and play the best I could. When it went in I was just like, ‘did that just happen?’ I was so happy.”

Erlandson scored just two minutes into the second half on an assist by senior Jayne Lawman to

put the Generals (20-0-4) up 2-0.

It was Lawman who scored on a penalty kick after a foul in the box occurred to propel Winfield to the win over No. 7 George Washington 3-2 during the state semi-finals.

Washington, however, didn’t just let the Generals breeze right on through to their third straight title, either. Sophomore Atley Fortney scored for the Patriots in minute 47 off of a throw in. The shot came from about 20-yards out and pulled

Washington to within one, but the goal wasn’t enough to overcome Winfield’s steady pressure.

“I think we gave Winfield a fight that maybe they haven’t had yet this year,” said Washington coach Tim Michael. “I know they’ve played some good teams, but I’m not upset about a 2-1 loss.

“Winfield put two in the net and that’s hard to come back from. I See Champions, Page 16

Buffalo, Winfield volleyball to play at state tournament

The Buffalo Bison volleyball team captured the sectional trophy. The team earned The Winfield Generals volleyball team captured the sectional trophy. The team earned a trip to the state tournament and play Man Friday, Nov. 14. See page 7 a trip to the state tournament and play GW Friday, Nov. 14. See page 6

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Lady Redskins fall to Generals in sectional

By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

The Lady Redskins may have fallen short in reaching the state volleyball tournament, but the team grew exponentially throughout the season.

Hurricane defeated St. Albans in the first round of the sectional but it was a long, arduous process.

Playing five sets, Hurricane came out on top 3-2.

Following, the Redskins played Winfield, losing 3-0.

“We made it a lot harder than we should have,” coach Bill Dimsdale said. “You have to give St. Albans credit, they really came to play, but we should have given them more of a fight. They’ve got a good team and they’re going to put up a good fight.”

Hurricane lost the first set of the match 25-18 to the Red Dragons.

The Redskins could only muster a run of three points in a row. In set two, the Redskins found the floor more, winning 25-18.

In the second set, the girls pulled a high run of six points. Following that battle, Hurricane lost another set 25-13 before defeating the Red Dragons in set four 26-24. With that, the officials set up the fifth set, making the decision to only go to 15 points.

Hurricane rose to the challenge and met it head on, defeating the Dragons once and for all 15-10.

“It could have been a lot better but we stuck it out and got through it,” said junior hitter Tiffany Isaacs.

“If we had been on our game, we could have taken that in three [sets]

but stuff happens and we move on.

We’ll play them again and we’re ready.”

Isaacs was on the net all night with 18 kills on 40 attacks against the Red Dragons. She knocked back seven spike attempts in the five sets. Her attacks were set up by freshman setter Madison Chadwell who had 39 assists in the game against St. Albans.

Isaacs had help on the offense with Brianna Washburn, who attacked the net 30 times and earned eight kills.

“We could have played better but we didn’t,” Washburn said. “If we had moved our feet more and covered more and played smarter, we could have done it in three.”

Other notable performances included Delaney Galvin’s 31 attacks on the net resulting in six kills, senior Michaela Ball’s 35 attacks and nine kills and Jayme Bailey’s team-high three aces.

After defeating the Red Dragons, the Redskins took on the Winfield Generals, fighting pointfor-point in the first set.

“We had all of the energy the first game and we lost it after,” Dimsdale said. “We never found it again and that’s been the story of our team this year: not finishing the match. It’s hard to fix from the bench.”

Hurricane lost the first set to the Generals 25-22 and was unable to capitalize on the attacks. After, Winfield came at the Redskins hard, defeating them 25-10.

Hurricane fought harder in the third and final set but could not overcome the strong Winfield of-

Freshman Madison Chadwell (5) saves the team from a St. Albans kill, and serves the ball up for a hit from Delaney Galvan (21). Cassie Workman (7) and Hailey Riddle (33) back her up. fense, losing 25-16.

“I think it was a lack of communication and team chemistry,” Isaacs said. “That’s something we’ve had to work on all year and it’s gotten slowly better.”

Isaacs attacked the net 29 times in the match against the Generals, finding a hole to the floor 14 times.

She also served three aces on 12 serve attempts.

Washburn and Galvin were also strong on the attack. Washburn earned five kills on 15 attacks and Galvin, five kills on 18 attempts.

Briana Washburn attacks the net against St. Albans.

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Community Calendar

The Putnam Standard Putnam Farmers’ Market Putnam Farmers’ Market will host its annual membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014 for Putnam Farmers’ Market and anyone interested in becoming a member of Putnam Farmers’ Market.

The meeting will be held at Hurricane City Hall. During the meeting, a new Board of Directors will be elected and decisions will be made affecting the 2015 market season.

Putnam County Schools Developmental Screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, Nov. 14 at the Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Teays Valley Road. We will screen children ages 2 ½ to 4 years for speech/language, hearing, vision, motor skills, social skills, self-help and cognition. Please call 304586-0500 ext. 1154 to schedule an appointment.

Fall Bazaar at Church of God The Buffalo Church of God Fall Bazaar will be taking place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov 15 in the church fellowship hall. Hot Dogs, Beans, Cornbread (plain & Mexican) and other menu items will be available for eat in or take out. Homemade peanut butter balls, choco-covered cherries, cakes, pies, fudge will be sold.

Crafts and much more. Everyone welcome Winfield presents “Two for the Show” The Winfield High School Choral Department is proud to present “Two for the Show” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 at Winfield High School gym. Admission cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under.

“Two for the Show” is a variety show featuring performances by General Admission Show Choir, Winfield’s Concert Choir and more. Free desserts and beverages will be offered during intermission.

Crafters Sought for Show in Scott Depot Teays Valley Church of God will have a Fall Fest and Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. Crafters and other vendors are welcome to be part of this community-wide event. To reserve a table for $15 please call 304-757-4684. Hot dogs, barbecue beef sandwiches, baked beans, and desserts will be available for purchase.

Putnam Chamber Business After Hours Calvin Broyles Jewelers will host the November Putnam Chamber of Commerce busines after hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18.

RSVP is required and prepayment is appreciated. Cost is $20.

Busienss after hours is open to members and their guests. The cash drawing is sponsored by BB&T is valued at $1,100. RSVP to 304-757-6510.

Wreath Making Class at Valley Park The Putnam County Parks & the Master Gardner’s are sponsoring a wreath making class on Dec. 4. Class will be in the Valley Park Community Center located at Valley (Wave Pool) Park in Hurricane at 6 p.m. A small fee of $20 is required. Those who wish to sign up for the class are to call the park office at 562-0518, ext. 10.

Holiday craft workshop in Eleanor The annual 4-H Holiday Craft Workshop and Cookie Exchange will be held this year from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Eleanor Fire House’s upstairs room in Eleanor. This workshop offers classes for “older youth” (6th grade through adult) and a “kids’ corner” for Kindergarten through 5th grade youth.

Refreshments will be served and festive holiday music will set the spirit for a delightful evening.

The cost is only $6 for the adult/ older youth classes and $4 for the

kids’ corner.

Each participant is also encouraged to bring examples of other holiday craft ideas to display on a “share table” for all to see. In addition, for those wishing to participate in the traditional “cookie exchange,” bring a batch of your favorite homemade cookies in a container (and a card with the recipe is nice!)

Pre-registration is required for this popular event. Participation is limited to the first sixty registrations received. Call the WVU Putnam County 4-H Office at 586-0217 to register. Registration deadline is Dec. 1.

Business before business United Talent will host the December business before business from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5.

This event is free to all Chamber members. For information call 304-757-6510.

City of Hurricane celebrates Christmas The City of Hurricane will celebrate the Christmas season this year with its annual Christmas Parade on Main Street. The celebration will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 with the Hurricane Civic Chorus singing at the gazebo followed by the parade at 4:30 p.m.

After the parade Santa and Mrs. Claus will hand out stockings and candy to children at the gazebo.

The city of Hurricane is accepting applications for participation in the parade.

Interested groups, businesses and individuals can call 304-5625896 or email info@hurricanewv. com

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“Two for the Show” takes the stage at Winfield

By Ali Chambers Winfield High School For anyone searching for a fantastic weekend watching a hardworking group of young people perform for the community, look no further than Winfield High School’s General Admission Show Choir’s “Two For The Show!”

This cast will present this show at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15th and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 at Winfield’s gym.

The phrase “Two For The Show” is a Broadway term, meaning there are actually two shows to watch.

Before the show choir performs, there would have normally been a play prepared.

However, the director, Mr. Haught, decided to switch it up this year and trade the play out for small group performances or solo performances which will be anything from singing, dancing, or acting.

After these theatricals are finished, Winfield’s show choir, General Admission, will take the stage. They will be performing their fall show, which is like a

pre-competition show for their audience.

They have been working long hours since the summer for this performance. The audience can be assured the line-up will be entertaining. It consists of popular songs and even a musical medley.

Starting in January, General Admission will go to several different competitions performing a completely original show created

by Haught.

“Mr. Haught writes the shows to portray the choir specifically that would be performing it that year,” said Justin William member of General Admission. “He has done some very creative things with past shows. Anywhere from shows about bullying and high school, to an interactive show, which was my favorite.”

It’s obvious that the members of this choir are very connected and love what they do. “Two for the Show” will definitely be a show not to miss.

The admission cost will be $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 years old and under.

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School News

The Poca High School percussion earned first place trophy. Overall the Marching Dots finished first runner-up at the state invitational.

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Buffalo High School earned first place trophy for its marching performance and its percussion section.

Buffalo, Poca bands earn first place awards Thirty-four high school bands from 27 counties showcased their talents in the third annual West Virginia Marching Band Invitational.

Marching bands from Hurricane, Poca and Buffalo High Schools competed in the annual competition held at the University of Charleston Stadium at Laidley Field on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Poca High School finished first runner-up in Div. 2. The Marching Dots earned first place trophies in the Div. 2 for its marching band, percussion and flute soloist. The drum majors and color guards captured second place.

Buffalo High School earned first place trophy for its marching performance and its percussion section. The drum major and majorette captured second place for Div. 1.

Hurricane High School competed in the AAAA class finishing third for its marching performance, percussion section, drum major and color guard.

Cabell Midland High School won the Overall “Honor Band” Award as well as the Grand Champion Award for Div. I schools and Philip Barbour High School won the Grand Champion Award for Div. II schools.

Bands were judged on general effect, marching and maneuvering, music, music effect, percussion, drum major, color guard, majorettes and feature twirler.

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“Pride of West Virginia” Mountaineer Marching Band also performed.

The winners of the Marching Band Invitational are as follows: Overall Award (Honor Band): Cabell Midland High School Div. 1: Grand Champion - Cabell Midland High School, First Runner-Up: Musselman High School, Second Runner-Up: Princeton High School Div. 2: Grand Champion - Philip Barbour High School, First Runner-Up: Poca High School, Second Runner-Up: Wayne High School Miss Majorette - First Place: Sarah Norris, Cabell Midland High School, Second Place: Kendra Amick, Richwood High School Div. 1 (A) Band Awards - First Place: Buffalo High School, Second Place: Paden City High School, Third Place: Gilmer County High School Div. 2 (A) Band Awards - First Place: Richwood High School, Second Place: St. Marys High School, Third Place: Wirt County High School Div. 1 (AA) Band Awards - First Place: Poca High School, Second Place: Sissonville High School, Third Place: Ritchie County High School Div. 2 (AA) Band Awards - First Place: Philip Barbour High School, Second Place: Wayne High School, Third Place: Scott High School Div. AAA Band Awards - First Place: Princeton High School, Sec-

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ond Place: St. Albans High School, Third Place: Nitro High School Div. AAAA Band Awards First Place: Cabell Midland High School, Second Place: Musselman High School, Third Place: Hurricane High School Div. 1 (A) Percussion Awards First Place: Buffalo High School, Second Place: Paden City High School, Third Place: Gilmer County High School Div. 2 (A) Percussion Awards - First Place: Wirt County High School, Second Place: Richwood High School, Third Place: Doddridge County High School Div. 1 (AA) Percussion Awards - First Place: Poca High School, Second Place: Summers County High School, Third Place: Ritchie County High School Div. 2 (AA) Percussion Awards - First Place: Wayne High School, Second Place: Philip Barbour High School, Third Place: Nicholas County High School Div. AAA Percussion Awards First Place: Princeton High School, Second Place: Brooke High School and Nitro High School, Third Place: St. Albans High School Div. AAAA Percussion Awards - First Place: Cabell Midland High School, Second Place: Musselman High School, Third Place: Hurricane High School Div. 1 (A) Drum Major Awards - First Place: Wahama Junior/Senior High School, Second Place: Buffalo High School, Third Place: Gilmer County High School Div. 2 (A) Drum Major Awards - First Place: Richwood High School, Second Place: St. Marys High School, Third Place: Doddridge County High School Div. 1 (AA) Drum Major Awards - First Place: Petersburg High School, Second Place: Poca High School, Third Place: Sissonville High School Div. 2 (AA) Drum Major Awards - First Place: Wayne High School, Second Place: Philip Barbour High School, Third Place: Nicholas County High School Div. AAA Drum Major Awards First Place: Princeton High School, Second Place: Nitro High School and St. Albans High School, Third

Hurricane High School placed third in AAAA for its marching performance, percussion section, drum major and color guard.

File photo by One-Eyed Jack’s Photography Place: Oak Hill High School Div. AAAA Drum Major Awards - First Place: Cabell Midland High School, Second Place: Musselman High School, Third Place: Hurricane High School Div. 1 (A) Color Guard Awards - First Place: Paden City High School, Second Place: Wahama Junior/Senior High School, Third Place: Gilmer County High School Div. 2 (A) Color Guard Awards - First Place: Doddridge County High School, Second Place: Sherman High School, Third Place: Richwood High School Div. 1 (AA) Color Guard Awards - First Place: Sissonville High School, Second Place: Poca High School, Third Place: Petersburg High School Div. 2 (AA) Color Guard Awards - First Place: Wayne High School, Second Place: Philip Barbour High School, Third Place: Scott High School Div. AAA Color Guard Awards - First Place: Princeton High School, Second Place: Brooke High School, Third Place: St. Albans High School Div. AAAA Color Guard Awards - First Place: Cabell Midland High School, Second Place: Musselman High School, Third Place: Hurricane High School Div. 1 (A) Soloist Award - First

Place: Harman School (Flute) Div. 2 (A) Soloist Award - First Place: Richwood High School (Trumpet) Div. 1 (AA) Soloist Award - First Place: Poca High School (Flute) Div. (2) AA Soloist Award - First Place: Philip Barbour High School (Trumpet) Div. AAA Soloist Award - First Place: St. Albans High School (Flute) Div. AAAA Soloist Award - First Place: Cabell Midland High School (Saxophone) Twirler Awards - First Place: Cabell Midland High School, Second Place: St. Albans High School, Third Place: Nicholas County High School Majorette Awards - First Place: Philip Barbour High School, Second Place: Buffalo High School, Third Place: Richwood High School The West Virginia Marching Band Invitational was sponsored by the WVDCH in participation with the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, the Higher Education Policy Commission and the West Virginia Department of Education and The Arts. For more information about the Marching Band Invitational, contact Caryn Gresham, deputy commissioner of the Div., at (304) 558-0220.

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Fire claims lives of two Scott Depot children amanda@theputnamstandard.com

A ďŹ re in Scott Depot took the lives of two children last weekend, injuring another child and ďŹ reďŹ ghter in the process.

The ďŹ re took place at 18 Robin Hood Lane in the Nottingham Mobile Home Park in Scott Depot on Sunday morning, just before 11 a.m.

Teays Valley Fire Department Chief John Smoot said his department received the call at 10:49 a.m. and responded to the residence with eight men at 10:54 a.m. Although it took only eight minutes to get one child out and ten minutes to retrieve the other, it was too late.

Zachary McDaniel, 9, and Aubree McDaniel, 3, died from smoke inhalation. Another child and adult who were in the residence were able to escape. “You deal with carbon monoxide and cyanide,� Smoot said. “It’s the two biggest components of smoke that kill people.�

The WinďŹ eld, Nitro and Bancroft volunteer ďŹ re departments re-

sponded with mutual aid. Culloden Fire Department covered for TVFD while they were on the scene.

Mark Lambert, public affairs ofďŹ cer for the state ďŹ re marshal, said the ďŹ re was ignited by a child. “The cause of the ďŹ re was the seven year old that lived there who was playing with a lighter in the living room and caught the curtains on ďŹ re,â€? he said. “The child admitted he was playing with the lighter.â€?

Smoot said that there were no working ďŹ re detectors in the home, something that could have prevented the tragedy from happening. “Absolutely,â€? he said of whether or not smoke detectors would have made a difference in this case. “Smoke detectors just give you that early warning and allows you to get out of the building.â€?

Smoot said the ďŹ re started on curtains, adding to the danger. He said in these situations, it is better to get your family out rather than put out the ďŹ re yourself, as curtain ďŹ res can quickly become volatile. “They spread fast and you’re better off trying to get your family

out,â€? he said. “The best thing to do if you get a ďŹ re in your residence is to make sure you get your family out and call us.â€?

In addition to a leg burn sustained to one of his firefighters which Smoot said was minor, his team of ďŹ reďŹ ghters were impacted by the emotional trauma at the scene. “We got back and held what we refer to as a diffusing,â€? he said. “It allows everyone to talk about what we saw, what we felt and what we could have done or not done.â€?

Children at Scott Teays Elementary School, where the McDaniels attend, are also dealing with emotional trauma. “Scott Teays Elementary has a crisis team on hand today to work with students that want to express their feelings during this time,� said Putnam County Schools Director of Communications Rudi Raynes, in a prepared statement. “Trained professionals are in classrooms talking with students and helping them express their emotions in a healthy way. Many students are making cards and banners today

Putnam voters elect new faces to house and senate

By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com With a high voter turnout, Putnam County voters elected new representation to the West Virginia State Senate and the House of Delegates.

In the senate race Republican Ed Gaunch defeated incumbent Democrat Erik Wells for 8th District seat, 14,028 votes to 11,422, and incumbent Sen. Mike Hall will return to the 4th District seat.

Gaunch said he was honored and humbled by all the support he received in Putnam County and looks forward to serving residents. “Putnam Countians have placed their trust in me and I promise to represent them in such a way that the trust will not be unmerited,� he said.

He said that his primary objective will be to serve as a catalyst to change the business environment so that business, especially small business, can ourish and create jobs. He plans to also address the county’s infrastructure problems.

In delegate races that include all or part of Putnam County, incumbent Republican Scott Cadle and newcomer Michael Ihle defeated Democrats Joshua Martin and Josh McGrath in the 13th District.

Cadle received 1,202 votes and Ihle received 1,344 votes.

Ihle said he looks forward “to being a delegate works to pursue policies that will allow good jobs to come on both sides of the river.�

“There is no reason for prosperity to stop at the Kanawha River’s edge,� he said. “To that effect, I desire to help change the policies that are roadblocks to job creation, which would include creating a tax structure that encourages creativity, entrepreneurship, and hard work.�

In the 14th District incumbent Republican Jim Butler will again serve Putnam residents while Republican Geoff Foster will be the delegate from the 15th District.

For the 22nd District newcomer and Republican Michel Moffat with 3,735 votes and incumbent Democrat Jeff Eldridge with 3,352 votes will represent Putnam County. They defeated Justin Mullins (3,076 votes) and Gary McCallister (2,909 votes).

Moffat said he is very excited about the opportunity to serve the four counties. “I’m glad people put their faith and trust in me,� he said. “I’m looking forward to working and representing residents in all four counties. I plan to be active and talk to people.�

Moffat will hold community forums in each county before the start of the 2015 Legislature. He will announce those dates by the end of the month.

In the race for the Family Court judge Republican Rick Witt defeated David Hill 10,570 votes to 4,630. He will replace Jeanie Nibert who was appointed to the seat last year.

Witt was appreciative of the trust Putnam County residents put into him and looks forward to serving as Family Court Judge. “Thank you to everyone that worked so hard in my campaign from the folks that knocked on doors to the folks that allowed me to place campaign signs on their property,� he said. “I would also like to thank Dave Hill for being such a gentleman during this campaign.�

Witt will take the oath of ofďŹ ce at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 in Judge Joe Reeder’s courtroom.

With a 45 percent voter turnout, a total of 35,418 votes were cast in Putnam County. A total 4,657 voters or 13 percent went with a straight ticket.

In the Poca election a total of 279 votes were cast. The city opted to move its election from June to November with the hope that voter turnout would be higher.

William “Wimpy� Jones beat Michael S. Potter for the mayor’s race, 202 votes to 75 of Poca. He replaces outgoing Mayor David Caruthers.

Carroll Westfall will be the recorder while Veronica Dale Parkins, Jolita Raine, Ray Helmick and Regina Mayse will serve on council.

The ďŹ rst task of the new council will be to ďŹ ll the vacant seat.

For other races and detailed results, visit http://putnamelections. com/2014generalresults.shtml

A fire at this trailer in Scott Depot claimed the lives of Zachary McDaniel, 9, and Aubree McDaniel, 3. There was no smoke detector in the home. in an effort to cope with the loss of their classmate.�

Smoot said he hopes this will encourage families to ensure they have working smoke detectors. “A working smoke detector is the ďŹ rst level of defense and people really just need to pay attention to

that,� he said. “And hug your kids.�

Lambert said the ďŹ re marshal will write up its investigation and submit it to the Putnam County prosecutor for consideration. He said it will be up to the prosecutor to decide whether or not to press charges.

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Chelsie Farmer (37) goes for the kills with Amy Hill (5), Kaitlyn Legg (8) and Kayla Bailey (21).

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Kaitlyn Legg (8) and Meagan Mourier (6) go up together for a block.

Winfield volleyball continues quest after win

By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com Winfield didn’t lose a set on its first night of Class AAA Section 1 Region 4 tournament play en route to two convincing victories on Nov. 5.

“We played well,” said Winfield coach Paul Chinuntdet. “We got off to a slow start. We do that sometimes, but we’ve grown a lot this season and they’ve fought their way out of it. We got ourselves out of a hole and won that first set.

Then we just kept it rolling.”

The Generals did get off to a slow start in the second match of the night against No. 2 seed Hurricane, trailing most of the way until they tied things up at 22, after a furious volley ended in a kill by Chelsie Farmer.

“It felt good to beat Hurricane,” Farmer said. “In the first game we kind of had some doubts, but we pulled through. We beat them and then we took it to them the next two games.”

After the Farmer kill, the Generals went on to win the final three points of the first set to win by the

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final of 25-22. Farmer had seven kills throughout the three set match.

Teammate Meagan Mourier ended with six kills of her own and Carly Hinkle tallied six more kills.

“We were mostly just focusing in on what we were doing,” Mourier said. “Trying our hardest to not let the ball hit the floor and if it was going to hit the floor you hit the floor with it.”

After the road bumps in the first set, Winfield went on to dominate in the second, only trailing after an error on the first point which went to the Redskins. The Generals never trailed again as they stretched their lead all the way out to 20-6 and left no doubt with a 25-10 second set final.

“There was a little bit of pressure,” Mourier said of the Generals being a No. 1 seed. “But I think once we started playing it kind of lifted a little bit.”

The third and final set belonged to Winfield once again. Both teams played fairly even until the Generals were able to put some distance between themselves and the Redskins.

Hurricane was down by only one point when the score was 1716, but then Winfield rattled off 8 points in a row to finish them off 25-16. The match ended on Kelsey Matusic’s ace.

“We need to not let this win go to our head,” Mourier said. “We need to focus, buckle down and

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In the first match, before Hurricane, the Generals walloped No. 5 seed Point Pleasant three sets to none. The first set ended 25-12.

Winfield played even better in the second set, taking it 25-6. The Generals were up 15-0 before Point Pleasant scored its first point.

The third set followed suit and Winfield won handily 25-13.

Mourier compiled 10 kills, while Amy Hill chipped in with one ace, two blocks and a dig. Carly Hinkle had six kills, one block and one dig as well.

But Hurricane, consistent rival with Winfield, was the game to watch.

“We always get this way when we play Hurricane,” Chinuntdet said. “It’s a good matchup. A crosscounty rivalry that just works out to where both schools have great coaches and good teams and everybody gets into it. The crowd gets into it and it’s a really good atmosphere.

“Whether we’re playing at Hurricane, Winfield or St. Albans, we meet each other a lot and it turns out to be a good match. It doesn’t matter where it is, it’s always a rivalry.”

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Bison, Generals ready for state competition

By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com After competing in the A and AAA regional volleyball tournaments, Buffalo and Winfield have advanced to the State Tournament in Charleston.

In the first round, Buffalo will face off against Man and Winfield will challenge George Washington. Hurricane made the trip to Winfield for the regional but could not get passed Spring Valley who went on to win over the Generals.

Winfield will enter the state tournament coming off of a win against Cabell Midland and a loss to Spring Valley in the AAA Region IV tournament in Winfield. The Generals’ win over Midland was an especially sweet victory after a loss to the Knights last year that kept Winfield from making the trip to Charleston.

“We were close last year and they had a good team,” said Winfield head coach Paul Chinuntdet. “We took them all the way to the end and we just barely missed out. It’s good to be able to come in and get the job done.”

In a three-set fight, Winfield defeated the Knights with scores of 25-19, 25-15 and 26-24, automatically qualifying the Generals for the state tournament. After Spring Valley was declared the winner over Hurricane and the second qualifying team for states, the Timberwolves and Generals met on the floor for the regional championship. Spring Valley won out over Winfield 3-0.

“We just lost to [Spring Valley] and our girls were emotionally drained,” Chinuntdet said. “We’ve played them before and we played all the way through to the end of the game so however much heart the girls want to bring to the state tournament is how well we will do.”

Despite the loss, the Winfield girls were excited to qualify for the state tournament and, as senior Kaitlyn Legg said, advancing to the next level is nearly an unbeatable experience.

“I’m so happy,” Legg said. “Last year we were so close. Winning now means so much. I knew we were going to win [against Midland] when I woke up. I’m very excited for states and that’s the main thing.”

In a similar situation, Buffalo traveled to Charleston Catholic for the A Region IV tournament and won the right to play in Charleston after beating Wirt Country 3-1. In the following match against Williamstown, the Lady Bison lost 3-0 but still qualified for the state tournament.

“We’re really really happy,” said Bison coach Brian Null. “We played the best game of the year against Wirt County but we ran out of steam against Williamstown.”

Null said the hardest thing to overcome was the nervousness, saying the girls made a few avoidable mistakes at first but they overcame the problem and earned the win.

“We made some nervous mistakes and you could see the nervous energy coming from the floor, but they snapped out of it,” he said.

In the Wirt County game, Buffalo won by scores of 25-17, 25-12 and 25-12 again, losing in the third set 25-20. After, the Lady Bison lost to Williamstown by 25-23, 25-22 and 25-13.

In the state tournament, Buffalo will first play against Man, a team the Lady Bison has beaten twice this season.

“They’re a good team,” Null said. “They have good setters and hitters but hopefully we’ll play like we have this week and we’ll advance to the next round.”

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gion IV tournament against VOLLEYBALL BRACKETS 2014 Spring Valley. The Timber- TYLER CONSOLIDATED A Court 1 wolves defeated the Redskins EAST HARDY 25-15 in the first set, 25-17 MAN in the second and 25-12 in BUFFALO the third.

“I’m very proud,” said Red- MOOREFIELD skins coach Bill Dimsdale. “I MAGNOLIA know there are a lot of people WILLIAMSTOWN who didn’t think we would GREATER BECKLEY do anything today. I think we showed up and made them RITCHIE COUNTY AA Court 2 earn every point. Spring Valley PHILIP BARBOUR is a great team and are used to JAMES MONROE being here.”

SISSONVILLE Dimsdale said the seven ROBERT C. BYRD freshmen brought into the match would learn valuable OAK GLEN experience from the loss and CLAY COUNTY incorporate it into next sea- PIKEVIEW son’s play. Carlee Bishop, PARKERSBURG AAA Court 3 the team’s freshman libero, agreed, saying the next season MARTINSBURG GEORGE WASHINGTON belongs to the Redskins.

“Next year is states,” Bish- WINFIELD op said. “We know what we MUSSELMAN need to work on for next MORGANTOWN season.”

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Tiffany Isaacs going into the 2015 season.

“We put up a fight and didn’t let them Ball was disappointed in the loss but happy walk straight through us,” Isaacs said. “I’m to have played with the Redskins, she said.

“I’m disappointed that we got beat, but very excited to push this team to where we we put up a fight against [Spring Valley] and need to be. I would like to push us farther we’ve improved so much,” she said. “We to the state tournament.”

The State Volleyball Tournament will actually pulled ahead of them. It’s fantastic that we made it so deep into the playoffs and start at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14. Winfield I think my teammates sent me off well for will play George Washington at Court 3 and my senior year. They played really hard.” Buffalo will take on Man on Court 1.

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Buffalo volleyball team is sectional champions

By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

Celebrating fans and families crowded the gymnasium at Buffalo after Bison volleyball won the Region IV, Section 2 tournament and became sectional champions. Defeating both Wahama and Charleston Catholic, the team earned the right to compete in the regional tournament.

In the first match, Buffalo defeated Wahama three sets with scores of 25-5, 25-4 and 25-8.

“We played like we needed to,” coach Brian Null said. “We did a good job at not playing down to a lower level. We did a good job and came out to play our game.”

Senior hitter Ali Burdette led the game in kills with 21, attacking the net 40 times in the three sets against Wahama. She also scored two aces on six serve attempts.

“We told Ali to keep swinging because she’s just so strong,” Null said. “She gets up over top of people.”

Along with Burdette on the attack was fellow hitter Madison Null who scored seven kills on 14 attacks. Madison Null also posted an ace. Setter Rachel Martin placed the ball in front of the hitters all night, serving up 30 assists against

Wahama.

“I think it was a good game to start off with because it got us rolling and got our energy up,” Martin said.

On the serve, junior Shelby Turley earned nine aces on 35 serve attempts. In the first set alone, Turley served on a run of 15 points.

In set two, Turley kept on the back line during a run of 13 points. Set three showed Turley serving up a run of seven.

“It always feel good to beat Wahama because they are one of our biggest rivals,” Turley said.

Junior Ashley Arthur led the team in digs for the night, saving the Bison from 15 points as she went to the court for the reception. Her teammate senior Taylor Briscoe was right on Arthur’s heels with 14 digs.

After defeating Wahama so easily, Buffalo took on Charleston Catholic in a match that proved to be more difficult for the Bison than their previous conquest. Forcing a fourth set, the Irish battled the Bison point-for-point in Buffalo’s 3-1 win.

Coach Null said the team knew the Irish would be more aggressive on the net and Buffalo made changes to keep them under wraps.

“We knew they would make

Shelby Turley (4) held the team high of nine aces in the game against Wahama but her strengths continue to the net on the attack. Ali Burdette (18) and Madison Null (14) stand back and let her work. changes after we beat them earlier in the year,” he said. “It was a close game then. I can’t say enough about how well we communicated on the floor and how well [Buffalo] hustled.”

Fighting tooth-and-nail for the sectional title, Charleston Catholic brought strong hitters over the net, closing the scoring gap. Buffalo still won the set 25-20, and played an even closer second set, wining

25-22. The Irish came out of the gates hard in the third set, handing the Bison the only loss of the night in a 25-21 fight. Buffalo closed the series out, though, in set four when it defeated the Irish 25-22 and won the sectional title.

“We knew they were going to come out and play strong against us,” senior Carrie Metz said. “I’m very excited for the win.”

Burdette and Madison Null

struck even harder in the Irish game. Burdette earned 28 kills on 71 attacks and Madison Null scored 15 kills on 60 attacks. Turley posted another ace against Charleston Catholic and served up three runs of six points each.

“We won against them in sectionals last year,” Kayla Wilbond said. “Now we get to see what awaits us at the regional tournament. We’re all very excited.”

Page 8 -Thursday, November 13, 2014 BOBBY J. ELKINS Bobby J. Elkins, 77, of Eleanor, passed away Monday, Nov. 3 at his home following a long illness. He was a Korean and Vietnam War veteran, having served for 22 years in the Army and Marine Corps. He retired from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department with 18 years of service.

Born May 31, 1937, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Elkins and Lona Ethel Messer Elkins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters; and a grandson, Travis Elkins.

Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Helga H. Elkins; a daughter, Roswitha (Klaus) Heckrodt of Germany; a son, Clemens (Brenda) Elkins of Buffalo; sisters, Daisy (Thomas) Harmon of Eleanor and Rosenell Cramer of Hurricane; brother, David (Savannah) Elkins of Winfield; grandchildren, Amber Elkins and Rachel (Cody) Gallagher; great-grandchild, Madeline; along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 7 at Raynes Funeral Home (Eleanor Chapel) with Pastor Leroy Meadows officiating.

Burial with military graveside honors followed in Beech Grove Cemetery, Eleanor.

JUNIOR FISHER Dewey Fredrick “Junior” Fisher, 87, of Buffalo, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8 at CAMC Teays Valley following a short illness. He attended Buffalo High School and was a retiree of Kaiser Aluminum Corp. He was a veteran, having served his country in the United States Army.

Born September 4, 1927, he was the son of the late Dewey F. Fisher, Sr. and Icie Pitchford Fisher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Fisher; sisters, Wanda Martin and Hazel Martin; father-in-law, Milford Rayburn; mother-in-law, Gladys Rayburn; and son-in-law, Robert “Bob” Kell.

Survivors include his loving

wife of 64 years, Jean Rayburn Fisher; daughters, Priscillia Fisher Kell of Columbus, Ohio, and Diana Fisher Campbell of Charleston; brother, Robert Fisher of Poca; sisters, Marguerite Beller of Buffalo, Bea Stone of Mason, and Sue Skeens of Teays Valley; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor Chapel, with Pastor Jeff Pitchford officiating. Burial followed in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House.

GEORGIA ETTA JEAN KEMPER Georgia Etta Jean Kemper, 84, of Scott Depot, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, Nov. 7.

She was born May 29, 1930 and was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Kemper; her parents, Lovell and Elizabeth Gray, son; Danny Kemper and brothers, Sonny Gray, Roger Gray and James Gray.

Georgia is survived by two sons, Gene (Brenda) Kemper of Denmark, S.C., and Tim Kemper of Hurricane. She has eight grandchildren and seventeen greatgrandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Robert (Fran) Gray of Elkhart Ind., and Kenneth (Brenda) Gray of Ohley; and sisters, Nellie (John) Akers of Marmet, Maxine Akers of Chesapeake, Loma (Jim) Hunter of Goshen Ind., Linda Fish of Gallagher, and Vicki (Kenny) Bostic of Simpsonville, S.C. She was a member of the Church of God Prophecy, Charleston.

Georgia has been a Christian for 65 years. She was a great worker and prayer warrior in the church. She loved making afghans to give at Christmastime. She was a factory worker at Western Rubber Co. and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

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She is survived by her son, Ralph Edward (Terrie) McKinney Sr. of Hometown; grandsons, Ralph Edward (Sarah) McKinney Jr. of Nitro, David Thomas McKinney of Cross Lanes and Robert Ray (Melissa) Schoolcraft of Poca; granddaughter, April Dawn Burns of Hometown; great-grandchildren, Joseph McKinney and Cara McKinney of Nitro, Briana Schoolcraft of Nashua, N.H., Drake Schoolcraft of Poca, Hayley Burns of Hometown and Dylan Mendenhall of Poca; brothers, Kenneth Hale and Freddy (Kathy) Hale of Racine and Bobby Hale (Tammy Sheets) of Madison; sisters, Vernia Belle Pritchard, Jewell Hale, Carolyn (Freddy) Berry all of Turtle Creek, Eloise (Charles) Lucas of Madison, Dottie (Gary) Jarrell of Rosedale, In; sister-in-law, Daphine Hale of Turtle Creek; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family is honoring her request for a private family graveside service with Thomas Hale Jr. officiating.

Arrangements by Handley Funeral Home in Danville.

HOWARD JOE KIMBLE Howard Joe Kimble, of Hurricane, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Hubbard House, Charleston. Born December 23, 1936 in Grantsville, he was the son of the late Cecil Joy and Lottie Kathryn Mahaney Kimble.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ellen Stump Kimble. He attended Rock Branch Independent and Providence Baptist.

He is survived by his daughters, Deborah (Steve) Baxter of Scott Depot, Rhodessa “Dessie” (Rod) Hardway of Eleanor, Brenda Hoylman of Hurricane; his sons, Cecil (Joy) Kimble of Pt. Pleasant, Allen Kimble of Scott Depot; his brothers, Jim (Sandy) Kimble of Willoughby, Ohio, John Paul Kimble of Troy, Ohio; Kim (Chet) High of Garrett, Indiana and Sandra Joy Kimble of Reno, Nev. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Eric and Shanna Baxter, Bryan and Dustin Hoylman, Holly Kimble-Eva and Jessy Kimble-Vance; and six greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 8 at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, INA MAE MORRISON Hurricane, with Pastor Wayne Ina Mae Morrison, 79, of HurHarrison officiating. Entombment followed in Tyler Mountain ricane, went to be with the Lord on Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Wednesday, Nov. 5 after a courawww.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. geous battle with breast cancer.

She attended Hurricane first Church of the Nazarene and was AUBREE MCDANIEL Owner of Bennett Brokerage inBorn: May 17, 2011 corporated.

Died: Nov. 9, 2014 She was preceded in death by her siblings, Clifford, Kermit, ZACHARY MCDANIEL Richard, Norris, Morris, Charles, Born: March 03, 2005 Iva, Pansy, Helen and Deloris.

Died: Nov. 9, 2014 She is survived by her sons, Steven and wife, Terry, Gary; and BETTY JANE daughter, Sherry; and grandchilMCKINNEY Betty Jane McKinney, 83, of dren, Chelsey and Desarae.

Funeral services were held Hometown, formerly of Danville, was born December 18, 1930 in Saturday, Nov. 8 at Allen Funeral Myra, and went home to be with the Home with Pastor Phil Bower ofLord after a long illness on Nov. 7 ficiating. Burial followed in Valley View Memorial Park. at Putnam Center, Hurricane.

When living in Danville, she BRENDA KAY PERDUE was a member of the Lick Creek Mrs. Brenda Kay Perdue, 64, Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by of Nitro, went home to be with the her parents, George Tom Hale and Lord Monday, Nov. 10 at home.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Vernie Woodall Hale; step-mother, Violet Miller Hale. In addition she was preceded in death by her beREV. EVELYN ROACH loved husband, Durward E. McKRev. Evelyn Roach, 92, of Hurinney; granddaughter, Lisa Dawn ricane, went home to be with her McKinney; brothers, Thomas Hale, Lord and Savior, Saturday, Nov. 8.

James Hale and Edward Hale; She was born March 13, 1922 in brothers-in-law, Ruble H. Mc- Harlan County, Ky. donald, Pleas Wright and Howard Sister Roach had been employed Pritchard; and sisters-in-law, Erma as a meat cutter with A & P Grocery

for 27 years. She was very proud of her union work and was a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. Her wonderful sense of humor and her passion for Christ served her well as serving as Pastor of many area churches in the area including the Pine Top Church of God, South Hills and Milton Church of God where she was instrumental in its construction. As a pioneer for women in ministry, Sister Roach also preached in many revivals throughout the State of West Virginia.

A graveside service was held Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Woodemere Memorial Park, Huntington, with Rev. Leonard May officiating. www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

THOMAS TULLY Thomas Ray Tully, 75 of Poca went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Nov. 6 at home after a long illness.

Tom is preceded in death by his mother Marjorie Larch Johnson; father Marvin Tully; sister Patricia Ayash; brother Billy Tully and son Rodney Nichols.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Karen Tully; children Anita and husband Ike Buckholt, Eugene Nichols and John Nichols; two half-brothers; 10 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and three nephews.

The family would like to say a special thank you to all the staff at Hospice.

A tribute to the life of Tomwas held Monday, Nov. 10 at GatensHarding Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Pete Thompson officiating. Entombment will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park.

JESSIE KAY WEBB Ms. Jessie Kay Mealey Webb, 76, of Nitro, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8 in St. Mary’s Hospital.

Jessie is a Navy Veteran and a retired Respiratory Therapist.

She is survived by her twin daughters, Arianne Marie Webb Blankenship and Marianne Lynnette Webb Thompson; husband, Sean; sister, Shirley Alice Mealey; companion of 43 years, Betty Weaver; grandchildren, Danielle Blankenship Stratton and husband, Steven, Amanda Blankenship, Elizabeth Medeiros and husband, Anthony; and great-grandchildren, Madison, Caidyn, Jaina, Zachary, Cole and Rayven. Jessie is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Private services will be held.

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Alleged murderer of Cobb waives pretrial hearing amanda@theputnamstandard.com

Jacob Smailes, 23-year-old alleged killer of Troy Cobb, waived his right to a pretrial hearing. The case now will be presented to a grand jury next March.

“We waived the preliminary hearing in order to start the discovery process and see this case move forward,” said Jesse Forbes, who, along with Bill Forbes, is representing Smailes. “Obviously this is a very tragic situation for everybody involved. These people knew each other and were really good friends.

“The case is in its early stages and we are currently going through discovery and looking forward to the criminal process and working with the system.”

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According to a criminal complaint filed by the Putnam County Sheriff ’s Department, Smailes and Cobb, a 20-year-old Poca High School graduate, were arguing about bills when Smailes told Cobb to leave their shared trailer on Oct. 28. When Cobb refused, Smailes allegedly took a gun from the kitchen, brought it to the living room where Cobb sat on the couch and fired, hitting Cobb in the eye.

Neighbor Tiffany Loudermilk, another resident of Old Ferry Trailer Park, said she and her friends went outside after they heard yelling. After being told what happened, she went into the trailer to help Cobb, who she said was already beyond saving. She was with him when he died.

Putnam County sheriff deputies picked up Smailes, who is currently

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being held without the bond, the same day. Smailes’ next scheduled hearing is March 12, after the grand jury meets for its spring session.

“Usually, when you have a felony case, the attorney will ask the defendant to waive the preliminary hearing,” Putnam County Sheriff Steve DeWeese said of Thursday’s scheduled appearance.

“It’s a formality for one and the attorney that’s appointed usually has not had time to meet in detail with the defendant.”

DeWeese said the accused will most likely stay in jail until the trial, although there could be bond hearings between now and then.

Forbes said a hearing would be requested.

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Jacob Smailes, 23-year-old alleged killer of Troy Cobb talks with his lawyer, Bill Forbes, former Kanahwa County prosecutor. date as of right now,” Forbes said.

“This is a person with a good family base, a good support system.

This is not someone with an extensive criminal past or something like that. There’s a lot of people who can attest to why he should be

placed on bond and give him that consideration.”

DeWeese said his deputies will continue the investigation and work with the prosecuting attorney to corroborate the case. The case is now the responsibility of the circuit court.

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Page 10 -Thursday, November 13, 2014 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE (2013-S-00000018 – Putnam County – JOHN DAILEY) T o : R O N I H . G R A Y, BARBARA ANN LEASE MILLER, ANDREW SCOTT EASTWOOD, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that JOHN DAILEY, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2013-S-00000018, 10,000 SQ FT BANCROFT, located in BANCROFT CORP, which was returned delinquent in the name of GRAY RONI H ET AL, and for which the tax lien(s) thereon was sold by the sheriff of Putnam County at the sale for the delinquent taxes made on the 21st day of November, 2013, has requested that you be notified that a deed for such real estate will be made to him or her on or after April 1, 2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount you will have to pay on the last day, March 31, 2015, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2015. $274.057 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2015. $500.02 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest from January 1, 2014 following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2015. $597.80 Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to March 31,

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Total Amount Payable to Sheriff – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable to The Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff and Treasurer of Putnam County. $1,372.39 Cost of Certification of Redemption – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable to The Honorable Glen B. Gainer, III, State Auditor. $35.00 You may redeem at any time before March 31, 2015 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

Decedent: Gary Wayne Grimm Fiduciary: Freda Grimm, Administratrix Address: 83 Bold Venture Drive, Evans, WV 252419671 Decedent: Anita Lynn Hudnall Fiduciary: Homer Jackson Hudnall, Administrator Address: P. O. Box 2291, St. Albans, WV 251776499 Decedent: Robert Miller Fiduciary: Carla Miller, Administratrix Address: 91 Quail Court, Buffalo, WV 25033-9538 Any persons having an interest in the estate of any such person, may before the County Commission

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Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2015. $362.60

To: BEETHE A. COULTER, D U A R D D . C O U LT E R , o r heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2015. $448.60 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest from January 1, 2014 following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2015. $578.81 Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2015. $0.00

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Total Amount Payable to Sheriff – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable to The Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff and Treasurer of Putnam County. $1,390.01

(2013-S-00000020 – Putnam County – JOHN DAILEY) To: ANTHONY W. WILLIAMS, o r h e i r s a t l a w, d e v i s e e s , creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that JOHN DAILEY, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2013S-00000020, LOTS 6, 7 & 8 BLK 3 BANCROFT, located in BANCROFT CORP, which was returned delinquent in the name of WILLIAMS ANTHONY W, and for which the tax lien(s) thereon was sold by the sheriff of Putnam County at the sale for

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the delinquent taxes made on the 21st day of November, 2013, has requested that you be notified that a deed for such real estate will be made to him or her on or after April 1, 2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount you will have to pay on the last day, March 31, 2015, will be as follows:

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at the time and place hereinabove specified and thereupon protest Notice of Proposed his interest as they may Settlement of Estates appear or else may forever thereafter be barred from T o t h e C r e d i t o r s , asserting such interest.

Distributees and Beneficiaries of the within Given under my than this named persons: 7th day of November 2014.

I have before me the final Fiduciary Supervisor, settlement of estates of the Putnam County following persons, which shall be presented to the 1t 11-13 ps County Commission of Putnam County, at the Courthouse, in the City of Winfield, on Tuesday the _18th_ day of November 2014 at 09:00 LEGAL NOTICE for their approval which settlements have been Notice of Short Form presented to me by the Settlement of Estates Fiduciary of such estates and which proposed s e t t l e m e n t s I h a v e To t h e C r e d i t o r s , approved as indicated D i s t r i b u t e e s a n d Beneficiaries of the within below: named persons: LEGAL NOTICE

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Cost of Certification of Redemption – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable to The Honorable Glen B. Gainer, III, State Auditor. $35.00 You may redeem at any time before March 31, 2015 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888-

LEGAL NOTICE (2013-S-00000001 – Putnam County – LORNA PRIDDY)

You will take notice that LORNA PRIDDY, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2013-S00000001, 12,000 SQ FT OTTER BR, located in BUFFALO, which was returned delinquent in the name of COULTER BEETHE A, and for which the tax lien(s) thereon was sold by the sheriff of Putnam County at the sale for the delinquent taxes made on the 21st day of November, 2013, has requested that you be notified that a deed for such real estate will be made to him or her on or after April 1, 2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount you will have to pay on the last day, March 31, 2015, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2015. $159.66 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2015. $151.28 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest from January 1, 2014 following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2015. $712.62

LEGAL NOTICE Juanita G. Barker, Executrix Estate of David Brent Carter Lori A. Carter, Administratrix Estate of Gloria Emilie Casto Cecil C. Casto, Executor Estate of Oren W. Christy, Sr. Teresa L. Judy, Executrix DBN Estate of Claude D. Davis Judy Ann Davis, Executrix Estate of Mary Clementine Erwin Danny J. Erwin, Executor

Estate of Pauline Elizabeth Harper Halstead I have before me the Charles William final settlement of the Halstead, Jr., Executor estates of the following persons, which shall be Estate of Robert W. presented to the County Hickman Commission of Putnam Lenese L. Hickman, County, at the Courthouse, Executor in the City of Winfield, on Tuesday the 18th day of Estate of Kenneth Lee November 2014 at 09:00 Holliday for its approval which Linda Faye Holliday, settlements have been Executrix presented to me pursuant to West Virginia Code Estate of Bessie Jewell 44-3A-4a, as amended, Rose Huffman (Waiver and Application Ruth Algeo, Executrix for Short Form Settlement b y d i s t r i b u t e s a n d Estate of John Mash b e n e f i c i a r i e s ) w h i c h Judith A. Stanley, s e t t l e m e n t s I h a v e Executrix approved as indicated Estate of Paul Binford below: Shockey, Sr. Estate of Tilmon Murray Paul Shockey, Jr., Administrator CTA Barker

Estate of Janice Jewell Totten Byron B. Foley, Executor Estate of Howard L. Valentine Minnie Ann Valentine, Executrix Any persons having an interest in the estate of any such person may appear before the County Commission at the above time and place and thereupon protest his/her interest or else be forever barred from asserting such interest thereafter.

Given under my hand this 7th day of November 2014.

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA CHARLESTON CASE NO. 14-1218-MC-C EARLE RUTHERFORD HILL, dba HILL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, Dunbar, Kanawha County.

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Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2015. $0.00 Total Amount Payable to Sheriff – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable to The Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff and Treasurer of Putnam C ounty. $1,023.56 Cost of Certification of Redemption – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable to The Honorable Glen B. Gainer, III, State Auditor. $35.00 You may redeem at any time before March 31, 2015 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

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name of WILLIAMS ANTHONY W, and for which the tax lien(s) thereon was sold by the sheriff of Putnam County at the sale for the delinquent taxes made on the 21st day of November, 2013, has requested that you be notified that a deed for such real estate will be made to him or her on or after April 1, 2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount you will have to pay on the last day, March 31, 2015, will be as follows:

Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2015. $379.68

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Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2015. $0.00

(2013-S-00000019 – Putnam County – JOHN DAILEY) To: ANTHONY W. WILLIAMS, o r h e i r s a t l a w, d e v i s e e s , creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that JOHN DAILEY, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2013S-00000019, LOTS 1, 2 & 3 BLK 3 BANCROFT, located in BANCROFT CORP, which was returned delinquent in the

Total Amount Payable to Sheriff – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable to The Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff and Treasurer of Putnam County. $1,250.22 Cost of Certification of Redemption – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable to The Honorable Glen B. Gainer, III, State Auditor. $35.00 You may redeem at any time before March 31, 2015 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

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Application for a certificate of convenience and necessity to operate non-emergency medical transport in Kanawha and Putnam Counties.

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Return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

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LEGAL NOTICE Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2015. $291.73

Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest from January 1, 2014 following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2015. $578.81

Return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

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Estate of Charles Ruhl Sigman Cynthia Louise Sigman Yeager, Executrix

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(2013-S-00000017 – Putnam County – JOHN DAILEY) To: ANITA STARCHER, ANITA STARCHER, WILLIAM GATENS HEIRS, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that JOHN DAILEY, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2013-S-00000017, 1.33 AC BLK 6 BANCROFT, located in BANCROFT CORP, which was returned delinquent in the name of GATENS W M HRS, and for which the tax lien(s) thereon was sold by the sheriff of Putnam County at the sale for the delinquent taxes made on the 21st day of November, 2013, has requested that you be notified that a deed for such real estate will be made to him or her on or after April 1, 2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount you will have to pay on the last day, March 31, 2015, will be as follows:

Rates: $25.50 for a one way trip On July 3, 2014, Earle $9.66 for each additional Rutherford Hill, dba mile over 15 miles H i l l Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Services (“Hill�) filed an Anyone desiring to object application for certificate to said application must o f c o n v e n i e n c e a n d do so, in writing, within necessity ten (10) days after the date of publication of to operate as a common this Notice. Objections carrier by motor vehicle or protests should be i n t r a n s p o r t a t i o n o f mailed to the Executive passengers in specialized Secretary, Public Service l i m o u s i n e s e r v i c e , Commission of West t h r o u g h t h e u s e o f Virginia, P.O. Box 812, specialized limousines Charleston, West Virginia in specialized multi- 25323. passenger van service, to and from dialysis EARLE RUTHERFORD treatment, physician H I L L , d b a H I L L offices, hospitals and T R A N S P O RTAT I O N other health care facilities, SERVICES such transportation being restricted to those Public Service p assen g er s w h o w i l l Commission receive, or have received, of West Virginia services at such offices, Charleston hospitals and facilities, between points and places 1t 11-13 ps in Kanawha and Putnam Counties, West Virginia on the one hand, and points and places in West Virginia on the other hand, subject to the following exclusion: Excluding the transportation of those individuals who have medical needs greater than those of the average population and who are expected to require the presence of a trained emergency medical technician during transport. The Commission does not

Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest from January 1, 2014 following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2015. $597.80 Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2015. $0.00 Total Amount Payable to Sheriff – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable to The Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff and Treasurer of Putnam County. $1,085.95 Cost of Certification of Redemption – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable to The Honorable Glen B. Gainer, III, State Auditor. $35.00 You may redeem at any time before March 31, 2015 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

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Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2015. $238.01 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the

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You will take notice that DANNY J. & MARION ANDERSON, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.:402824, located in Scott District, Lot 4 Sec IV Brendonwood Subd which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of KIRBY MARY KAY, and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 8/22/2014. Danny J & Marion Anderson requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 11/20/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 11/20/2014, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 11/20/2014. $1,362.30 Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 11/20/2014. $0.00 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 11/20/2014. $583.35 Additional Statutory fees with Interest to 11/20/2014. $0.00 Total Required

$1,945.65

You may redeem at any time before 11/20/2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Given under my hand 10/7/2014 G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and

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Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

Additional Statutory fees with Interest to 11/20/2014. $0.00

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Total R equired $1,343.88 You may redeem at any time before 11/20/2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Given under my hand 10/7/2014 G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia

LEGAL NOTICE (Cert No. 402828 Danny J. & Marion Anderson) To : B R E N D A K B E L L I O HEDGES, BRENDA BELLIO, OCCUPANT, , or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns.

You will take notice that DANNY J. & MARION ANDERSON, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.:402828, located in Scott District, Parcel (102.60x48) Calvin Jones Prop which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of PATTERSON CHARLES E E TA L 2 0 11 - 1 2 , B E L L I O BRENDA 2013 and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 8/22/2014. Danny J & Marion Anderson requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 11/20/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 11/20/2014, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 11/20/2014. $779.16 Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 11/20/2014. $0.00 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be

Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

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by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 8/22/2014.

Danny J & Marion Anderson requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 11/17/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate.

The amount needed to redeem on or before 11/17/2014, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 11/17/2014. $452.03 Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 11/17/2014. $0.00 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 11/17/2014. $611.29 Additional Statutory fees with Interest to 11/17/2014. $0.00 Total Required

$1,063.32

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LEGAL NOTICE (Cert No. 402823 Danny J. & Marion Anderson) To: , , SUSANNE KIEDAISCH, SUSANNE KIEDAISCH, WILLIAM JOHNSTON, MICHAEL JOHNSTON, WILLIAM JOHNSTON, MICHAEL JOHNSTON, WILLIAM JOHNSTON, MICHAEL JOHNSTON or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns.

You will take notice that DANNY J. & MARION ANDERSON, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.:402823, located in Scott District, Prt Lot 1 (5,250 Sq Ft) Fraziers Add which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of KIEDAISCH SUSANNE 201112, JOHNSTON WILLIAM & MICHAEL 2013 and was sold

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Given under my hand 10/6/2014 G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia

Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

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You will take notice that DANNY J. & MARION ANDERSON, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.:402813, located in Scott District, Lots 898, 899, 900 & 901 Sec 4B Ranch Lake Est which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of FLORES ALEX ET UX, and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 8/22/2014. Danny J & Marion Anderson requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 11/17/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 11/17/2014, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 11/17/2014. $401.89

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HUDGINS PATRICIA L, and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 8/22/2014.

Danny J & Marion Anderson requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 11/17/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate.

The amount needed to redeem on or before 11/17/2014, will be as follows:

Total Required

$1,076.09

You may redeem at any time before 11/17/2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Given under my hand 10/6/2014 G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia

LEGAL NOTICE (Cert No. 402821 Danny J. & Marion Anderson) To: , , PATRICIA L. HUDGINS or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns.

You will take notice that DANNY J. & MARION ANDERSON, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.:402821, located in Scott District, Lots 76 & 77 Sec 2 Sunrise Acres which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of

Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 11/17/2014. $529.99 Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 11/17/2014. $0.00 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 11/17/2014. $546.10

Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

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Additional Statutory fees with Interest to 11/17/2014. $0.00

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Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 11/17/2014. $574.04

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Additional Statutory fees with Interest to 11/17/2014. $0.00 Total Required

$975.93

You may redeem at any time before 11/17/2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

LEGAL NOTICE (Cert No. 402813 Danny J. & Marion Anderson)

to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

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Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 11/17/2014. $0.00

Given under my hand 10/6/2014 G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia

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Community News

Hurricane’s Peyton Smith takes the ball down the field and picks up a first down for the Redskins.

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Hurricane’s defense holds Spring Valley at the 2-yard line and prevents them from putting points on the board. Photos by One-Eyed Jack’s Photography

Hurricane football is ready for playoff run

By Trace Johnson For The Putnam Standard Frigid temperatures didn’t slow down either offense as the Hurricane Redskins outlasted the Spring Valley Timberwolves 43-42 on senior night in a wild game that came down to the wire.

Spring Valley (7-3) scored a touchdown with just 32 seconds remaining in the game Friday night as senior quarterback Tyler Brown took it in from 4 yards out, making it a 43-42 game. However, the Redskins’ defense came up huge on the two-point conversion attempt that followed and stopped the Timberwolves from converting.

“Seven wins. Seven wins with a team that lost 18 starters from last year. It’s awesome,” coach Jeremy Taylor said.

With the victory, the Redskins advance to the Class AAA playoffs, where they will face Huntington on

Saturday.

Hurricane (7-3) started the game with the football and went on a lengthy opening drive that lasted nearly six minutes before senior quarterback Dylan Tinsley found the end zone with his feet from 19 yards out to put the Redskins in front 7-0 with 6:11 remaining in the first quarter. Following a Spring Valley touchdown, the Redskins had the answer as Tinsley connected with senior wide receiver Brandon Ford in the end zone from 41 yards out to put Hurricane in front 14-8 as the first quarter came to a close.

“We knew coming into it, it was going to be big. We didn’t want to be the average Hurricane team that we’ve been the past couple years,” Tinsley said.

The Timberwolves added a pair of second quarter touchdowns to surge in front 22-14 as the teams went into the locker rooms at half-

time. Spring Valley got the ball to start the third quarter and wasted no time adding to its lead, extending it to 28-14 with 6:10 remaining in the third quarter.

Down two touchdowns late in the third quarter, the Redskins kept fighting and on a fourth-and-11 from the Spring Valley 21-yard line, Tinsley again connected with Ford, this time resulting in a touchdown to cut the Timberwolves’ lead to 28-22 with 3:46 remaining in the third quarter following a successful two-point conversion attempt.

After a huge defensive stand, Hurricane’s offense got the ball back. With just 58 seconds remaining in the third quarter, Tinsley found the end zone with his feet again, this time from 27 yards out to put Hurricane in front 29-28 as the third quarter came to a close.

Following a Timberwolves touchdown, Tinsley capped off a three touchdown rushing perfor-

mance as he took it in from 1 yard out, cutting Spring Valley’s lead to 36-35 with 8:41 remaining in the contest.

Following a forced turnover on defense, Hurricane got the ball back and wasted little time reclaiming the lead as junior Conner Watts found the end zone from 4 yards out to give the Redskins a 43-36 lead with 4:53 remaining in the game following another successful 2-point conversion attempt.

“First half we came out kind of slow, but we got in the locker room and Matt Cooper gave some great words to motivate us and we came out and battled and really dug deep,” Watts said.

Spring Valley got the football with 3:27 remaining and went on a drive to try to win the game. And with just 32 seconds remaining, Brown found the end zone with his feet from 4 yards out to cut Hurricane’s lead to 43-42.

As they did throughout the game, the Timberwolves went for two, but this time the Redskins came up with what would be a game deciding stop and the twopoint conversion attempt failed and Hurricane held onto their 4342 lead.

“It came down to heart. The last drive they scored and they came down to the one yard line and we

knew they were going to go for it and we just had to stop them,” Tinsley said.

After recovering the ensuing onside kick, the Redskins ran out the final remaining seconds and earned a hard-fought victory.

“We’re playing with a bunch of guys who played Monday nights last year, and some played Thursdays,” Taylor said. “That just shows they worked hard in the offseason and they listened.”

“Most importantly, it was our senior night and the seniors battled,” Watts said. “They played their heart out and they gave it their all.”

The Redskins head into the playoffs with momentum on their side as they face a rematch from week one with the Highlanders.

“We’re looking for revenge,” Tinsley said.

The Redskins now look to build on this win and make a run in the playoffs.

“We’ve got to be smarter on both sides of the ball,” Tinsley said.

“We’ve got to start out strong and if we do that we’ll be fine,” Watts said. “We’re throwing the ball great, we’re running the ball great, our line’s blocking amazing, so if we just come out and play like we’re supposed to play, no one can beat us and we can only be beat by ourselves.”

Youth gardener session scheduled Educating young people about gardening and sustainability is the focus of West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service’s free Junior Master Gardener (JMG) training session from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at the WVSU Keith Scholars Hall in Institute.

The workshop provides preschool and early education teachers and community educators with curriculum and ideas to be used in their classrooms.

JMG traditionally targets youth beginning in third grade with a focus on health, nutrition, wildlife education, plant growth and de-

velopment, and natural resources, engaging participants with handson projects and activities. WVSU is spearheading a new addition to the curriculum that brings instruction to the preschool level.

“We’ve been working to adapt the program down to this new age level, and it’s working quite well,” said WVSU Extension Agent Jenny Totten.

The first day of the workshop will focus on preschool and early education lessons. The second day will target all other interested teachers and community educators.

Registration is required by contacting Jenny Totten at jtotten@ wvstateu.edu.

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Poca finishes tough campaign, falls to Tolsia

By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com Poca head coach Teddy Stewart is hoping for a major change during the upcoming off-season.

He finished out his first season as the head coach at Poca without a victory as the Dots fell in their final game to Tolsia at O.O. White Stadium.

“This season has just been a snow ball effect,” Stewart said.

“The snowball just keeps getting bigger and bigger.”

The proverbial snowball picked up right where it left off after the Dots’ previous loss to Sissonville 53-0. This time it was Tolsia (4-6) adding more snow to the forecast.

The Rebels took the opening kick-off and four plays and 62 yards later, Jennings Holland crossed the goal line from 1-yard out to give them a 6-0 lead less than two minutes into the contest.

Then the rebels continued the first quarter scoring barrage as quarterback Seth McMillion ran one in from 34-yards out and Tyler Stroud scored on a 74-yard touchdown run. Tolsia led 20-0 after the first quarter.

McMillion scored on two more touchdown runs in the second quarter, one from 11-yards out and the other a 45-yard jaunt. Stroud then

returned a 53-yard interception for a score with just eight seconds remaining in the first half, putting the Rebels up 39-0.

“I had no time,” said Poca sophomore quarterback Matt Gibson.

“Then it was my fault for throwing the ball in the middle of the field because I was just throwing blind.”

Gibson completed 3-of-13 passes for 46 yards and was picked off three times. Freshman running back Andrew Eastwood carried 24 times for 28 yards against a stingy Tolsia run defense.

The Rebels piled up 485 total rushing yards to Poca’s 158. The Dots finished with 204 yards of total offense.

“We just have to get stronger,” Eastwood said. “Everybody works hard and everybody gets their plays down. We just can’t execute it because we’re not strong enough.”

A mêlée broke out in the middle of the field during the second quarter. Four Poca players and two Tolsia players were eventually ejected from the game.

Tolsia picked up where it left off in the third frame. Stroud scored on a 7-yard scamper to put the Rebels up 45-0, the run was Stroud’s third touchdown of the game.

On a positive note for the Dots (0-9), Eastwood was able to punch one in from 4-yards out to get them

Ranson led the Poca football team onto the field at each home game. Players have committed to lifting weights during the off-season in preparation for the 2015 season. File photo on the board, but the game ended 45-6. Poca will look to Gibson and Eastwood for leadership when next season rolls around.

“We have a lot of young kids coming back,” Stewart said. “It’s time for a sunny day on this pro-

gram, so these young kids, I’m giving them a month off and Dec. 1 we’re starting things back up and getting in the weight room.”

Eastwood said he’s proud of the seniors who stuck it out during a rough season. Even though some

chose to quit, a few did finish.

“That really showed that those guys are leaders,” Eastwood said.

“All the other seniors quit and they could’ve easily quit and not felt bad about it, but they stuck with it and showed us the way to go.”

Holiday truck giveaway underway at Tudor’s Biscuit World Tudor’s Biscuit World, a local fast food restaurant chain with stores located in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky, is giving away a brand new Ford F-150 to one lucky winner during their Holiday Giveaway.

In addition to the truck, each of the 65 Tudor’s locations will draw a winner for a $100 gift card.

Customers can register to win now through Dec. 20 at any Tudor’s Biscuit World location.

“This annual holiday event allows us to give back to our customers,” said Rebecca Blankenship, president of Tudor’s Biscuit World.

W Va. episodes scheduled for May The PBS show Antiques Roadshow has announced three May broadcast dates for episodes shot in Charleston last August.

The episodes are scheduled to air at 8 p.m. on May 11, 18, and 25 on West Virginia PBS and other public television stations nationwide.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting also is producing a behindthe scenes look at the visit to be broadcast with the national premiere of the Charleston episodes.

The most valuable item at the Charleston event was appraised at $250,000 insurance value: an 1854 landscape painting by Edward Beyer.

The 2014 Ford F-150, from Bert Wolfe in Charleston, is equipped with a 3.7 liter V6 engine good for 302 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque. It also features a 5-speed automatic transmission and electrically assisted power steering, and gets excellent gas mileage.

In addition to the lucky truck winner, one entry will be drawn at each Tudor’s Biscuit World restaurant to receive a $100 gift card.

Customers may register for the giveaway at any Tudor’s Biscuit

World location before 2 p.m. Dec. 20. Drawings for the gift cards will take place in stores on Sunday, Dec. 21.

On Dec. 23, the drawing for the Ford F-150 will be broadcast on WV Media stations: WOWK, WVVA, WOBY, and WTRF at noon during the news. The winner of the truck will be presented live during WV Media Stations’ 6 p.m. news broadcast.

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Putnam remembers, appreciates veterans

By Amanda Smythers amanda@theputnamstandard.com

Putnam County Veterans Appreciation Day was celebrated among a crowd of veterans and their families.

The event, organized by the county, took place in front of the Winfield Courthouse. It featured students from Winfield High School, the St. Albans High School ROTC, the American Legion and the Marine Corp League. Army General Terry Tucker served as the guest speaker.

“We here in Putnam County take a traditional view of Veteran’s Day as a day to honor heroes and it is fitting and proper that we should do that,” said Joe Haynes, Putnam County Commissioner. “We take it a step further by establishing Veteran’s Appreciation Day and Veteran’s Appreciation Week.

Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day. “Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans while Memorial Day is remembering those who died while serving.”

Haynes said that the commission selects a different war each year to memorialize, this year choosing the Vietnam War, a war that Haynes said features some of the worst respect for service men and women.

“The Vietnam War was very di-

visive,” he said. “Many Americans opposed the war. That opposition should not have affected the way we received returning service men and women, but it did.”

Haynes called the Vietnam War the war of his generation and said he hopes no other service members will have to go through the torment put on those who returned from Vietnam.

“It’s a lesson I hope we’ve learned,” Haynes said. “It is way past time that we said thank you to all those brave men and women who survived that terrible conflict.

They don’t make policy – they don’t decide where to fight or who to fight. They do their duty. They are some of the finest among us and we pledge here never again to treat our returning service men and women any way except with the respect and admiration that they deserve.”

Tucker, a Buffalo native, said 14 men from Putnam County died in Vietnam.

“We all know somebody who went to Vietnam,” he said. “Many of us know somebody who didn’t come home. One of my high school classmates, Jerry Simpson, also from the lower end of Buffalo, went to Vietnam after high school.

Jerry was quiet, he was an unassuming guy, he was killed at the height of the war and I think about

Members of the Marine Corp League conducted a flag ceremony, first reading “My Name is Old Glory” before assigning each fold of the flag a special meaning.

Jerry often.”

Following Tucker’s speech, the Marine Corp League performed a flag folding ceremony before the American Legion conducted a sixgun salute.

Haynes said the tradition of honoring veterans of Putnam County will continue next year. Veterans Appreciation Day 2015 will take place Sunday, Nov. 8.

Members of the American Legion ended Veterans Appreciation Day with an ear splitting six gun salute.

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Above, head coach Mike Sawyer talks to players after a game. A year after finishing the season wtih no wins, the Bison are 8-2 and will play Doddridge County at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Right, senior running back Jordan Tucker has rushed for 1,741 yards on 175 carries and has found the endzone 25 times this season. Tucker said he couldn’t do it without all of his teammates. File photos

Buffalo prepares for playoff game at Doddridge

By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

Last year, during a season full of losses, then-junior running back Jordan Tucker rushed for more than 1,400 yards with 17 touchdowns.

Now, one season later, the Buffalo Bison are 8-2 and playoffbound. And Tucker has been even better.

The senior has rushed for 1,741 yards on 175 carries and had nine 100-plus-yard games. He found the end zone 25 times this season on the run. Yet the character of Tucker does not revolve around the numbers or his future success, but his teammates and his love of the game.

“I don’t know if they will retire my jersey or not,” Tucker said. “It may be but it doesn’t matter. I just love playing. I’m not worried about if I’m known or not. I just love playing football.”

Tucker finished the regular season with another outstanding effort, rushing for 169 yards and three touchdowns in the Bison’s 36-18 victory at Wahama Friday night.

The victory was huge for playoff seeding, giving Buffalo the No. 10 spot and securing a date at No. 7 Doddridge County at 7:30 p.m. this Friday.

Although the Bulldogs are the higher seed, Buffalo has the advantage against mutual opponents.

Buffalo started its sensational season with a 13-12 victory over Parkersburg Catholic, the same team Doddridge (8-2) lost to 22-6 in its season finale. Both teams beat Gilmer County and Wirt County and lost to Tyler Consolidated this year. “[Doddridge] is a real tough team and they’re going to be there to play,” coach Mike Sawyer said.

“We just have to play like we did [at Wahama].

In the season finale Buffalo out-performed Wahama 36-18 in a show that told the whole story of

the Bison team and the year they have had.

“We came out that night and played hard,” Sawyer said. “You could tell these kids wanted it.”

Tucker didn’t disappoint. He took off from the line of scrimmage on the first play for a 75-yard dash to the end zone. He would score two more touchdowns before the end of the game.

Though the Falcons were able to score on the next drive, the Bison defense would prove to be too much top handle as they held their host, Wahama, to 18 points.

“Our defense made big plays,” Sawyer said. “And Tucker was able to move the ball. We came out and played hard.”

Sophomore Dylan Lucas had 10 tackles against the Falcons and racked up 113 kick return yards on just two returns. Freshman quarterback, Ethan Burgess completed 4-of-7 passes for 59 yards and a touchdown.

Junior Caleb Tucker joined in on the defensive fight with three tackles of his own and six assists and Jacob Easton grabbed a Wahama pass out of the air for an interception and took it 21 yards before being brought down.

When discussing his personal performance, Tucker gave all of the credit to his teammates, especially his offensive linemen, who make the openings that net him his 30yard runs.

His linesmen includes: Noah Alvis at left tackle, Jacob Easton at left guard, Zach Boyer at center, Hunter Allen at right guard and Dylan Slaughbaugh at right tackle.

“I give credit to every one of my teammates,” he said. “They are the reason I am where I am. I love that they have gotten so great at their jobs and I know that they will just get better.”

As a running back, it helps to have a fullback who can make the blocks necessary to get the first down.

Tucker’s brother, Caleb Tucker, holds that position in the formation, breaking down the wall of defenders for Jordan’s runs.

“I really look up to him,” Caleb Tucker said. “He’s great. Brotherwise, he’s sometimes great. I want to help him as much as I can and if he scores, then I’m happy.”

All joking aside, Caleb said he respects his brother’s skill and is happy he can help him score.

Jordan Tucker said his love of football did not come easy. When he first started midget league, he had some issues to work out that kept him from having a good time.

“I started in third grade,” he said.

“I cried and cried because I did not want to play. My parents told me to try this one year, so I did and I loved it. I played again the next year and loved it even more.”

Jordan said his first year on the gridiron was spent on the line of scrimmage, a position he did not originally care to fill. After play-

ing for a few more years, he took a hiatus.

He played only one year at George Washington Middle School in Eleanor, when the team went 8-2 but lost in the first round of playoffs.

At the high school level, Jordan did not play much his freshman and sophomore years until the running back at the time, Laythen Good, was injured.

“After Laythen got hurt last year, I was moved into the running back spot,” Jordan Tucker said.

“After he went down, it was heartbreaking because I played with him in midget league. He wasn’t able to play his senior year and it was sad.”

What followed was a symphony of cheering fans and “good games” as Tucker scored his 62 touchdowns overall and rushed for 3,146 yards in the last two seasons.

Brandon Buntura, a senior wide receiver and the kicker for the Bison, said Tucker has been his best

friend since middle school.

“He has always been the strongest and fasted kid on the team,” Buntura said. “He’s not cocky about it or anything but he shows it on the field. He keeps getting better and better. He would rather have 12 rushing yards and me 200 receiving yards as long as it wins the game. He wants to do what he can to win. If they don’t call his number, he will block for us.”

Now that Buntura and Tucker are seniors, the two have begun their searches for the right college.

“I’m considering going into engineering or criminal justice,” Tucker said. “I’ve considered Marshall and WVU because they are close to home.”

Sawyer agreed with Tucker’s teammates.

“He’s a good kid. He is very humble,” he said. “He is a very hard worker and he does whatever he needs to to get the job done.”

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Winfield ends season in 44-7 loss to Huntington

By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

While a tough season for Winfield football ended with a 44-7 loss to Huntington and dropped the Generals to a 2-8 record, head coach Craig Snyder said he was still proud of his team.

“Our guys played hard,” he said. “Right now, we’re just going to talk to the guys. I’m proud of their effort.”

After missed tackles on the opening kickoff to Huntington allowed 45 yards on the return, the Highlanders found the end zone on two plays from their own 25-yard line. This touchdown in the first 55 seconds of play showed the crowd what they would see over the next four quarters.

“It was a tough game,” Snyder said. “It was full of tough matchups and made for a tough night for us.”

What followed was all give-andtake, with Huntington doing most of the taking. The Highlanders came away with points on four of their first five possessions while the Generals gave the ball back to Huntington in each of their first five drives, resulting from two punts, two interceptions and one lost fumble.

Winfield made big plays throughout the night but was not

able to capitalize on them. Senior free safety John Hathaway intercepted a pass from the Highlander quarterback after a Winfield fumble gave Huntington the ball. The resulting drive started at the Generals’ 43-yard line and ended on the Huntington 26.

Other notable plays included General Clayton Lightner’s defensive fumble recovery that gave Winfield the best field position of the night, a drive that ended on a fourth-and-inches turnover in the second quarter. Senior Tyler Hill made a big play when he blocked a Highlander point-after attempt in the third quarter.

“We always worked hard and we never gave up,” Hill said. “No matter what the school was, I always believed in my guys to keep trying.”

Ethan Copeland, a junior running back for Winfield, scored the only touchdown of the night on a 4-yard run with 8.8 seconds left in the third quarter, bringing the score to 44-7. Despite the deficit, the Generals sideline found some joy in Copeland’s touchdown, erupting in a short-lived celebration.

Still, it was Huntington that controlled the ball on both sides of the line of scrimmage. On offense, the Highlanders scored touchdowns on runs of 19, 15 and 58 yards in the

Winfield made big plays on both sides of the ball against Huntington. The Generals will look to rebuild in the off-season. File photo first quarter. They also found the end zone on a 74-yard pass.

Winfield’s defense slowed the Highlander offense down in the second quarter, forcing a fumble, recovered by Hill, and a punt, as well as holding Huntington to a field goal with 15 seconds left

in the half. In the final drive of the half, Winfield’s Jacob Lewis sacked the Highlander quarter back twice, stopping Huntington’s attack on a fourth-and-goal from the Winfield 22-yard line.

The season has ended for this Winfield crew whose roster held

the names of 11 seniors, but with this experience, Snyder said he knows what mistakes need to be fixed for next season.

“There are lots of things to do,” he said. “We are going to change some things. We just have to look at everything.”

“What a great experience and my goodness what an honor to have coached each one of these girls in the four years that I’ve had with Jayne and three seasons here with Hailey,” Hoff said. “I’ll cherish every memory. This is an amazing time.”

With players such as Cavender and Jayne’s younger sister Mary coming back next season as guar-

anteed catalysts, what has now ballooned to a 32-game unbeaten streak will carry on into next season…and with it goes the Winfield dynasty.

Above, the Lady Generals soccer team run to the center of the field to celebrate the third straight state title. Photo by Zach Cumberland. Right, Jordan Pauley jumps up and heads the ball toward a teammate. Photo by Jack Withrow

Champions From Page 1 honestly thought, coming out of halftime, we could honestly win this game, I really did. But when you go down two to nothing that’s kind of a heartbreaker, especially within the first minute of the second half.”

Senior keeper Hailey Evans had one save for the Generals. This is the sixth championship overall for Winfield, which is the most in the girls division. The Generals also won three state championships from 1995-1997.

“It’s just awesome to win three times,” Evans said. “I just give all the glory to God. I love my team

and I’m going to miss it really bad.”

Lawman, who has already verbally committed to Marshall, said she was glad she didn’t have to suffer through a runner-up finish like she did in her freshman year.

“It feels awesome to leave with another state championship,” she said. “I don’t think you can leave with anything better than that, so I’m glad and I know they’ll do great next year. I’m excited to come see them and say hi.”

The Generals finished the regular season ranked No. 1 in the final state rankings. Winfield is just the fourth school to win three or more consecutive titles since the West

Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission sanctioned soccer in 1995.

“The program that these young ladies have been able to enhance and the legacy that they leave every season has brought the best out of everybody,” Hoff said. “You can pretty much guarantee we were circled on the schedule.”

Evans also tallied one save in the win over George Washington (17-3-2) in the state semi-final game, while the Lawman sisters combined for all three goals in the matchup. Earlier in the regular season Winfield and GW had played to a 2-all tie.

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