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Bancroft fatal shooting involved close friends By Amanda Smythers amanda@theputnamstandard.com

When Heather Ennis heard screams outside shortly after 3 p.m., she thought there was a fire. “I expected to see the trailer on fire,” she said. “He was on the ground screaming and that was my first thought – that was the first thing that would seem extreme enough for that kind of reaction that could possibly happen around here.” In the Old Ferry Trailer Park in Bancroft on Oct. 28, 20-yearold Troy Cobb, a recent graduate

of Poca High School, was fatally shot in the head, dying seconds before ambulances arrived on the scene. The alleged shooter? His best friend and Smailes roommate, 23-year-old Jacob Smailes, who is now being held without bond, charged with first-degree murder. “I’ve never seen anything more horrible in my life,” said Tiffany

Loudermilk, a neighbor and the last one to see Cobb alive. “It was graphic. I close my eyes and I see it.” The scene couldn’t be more confusing for friends and neighbors, who said Cobb and Smailes were rarely apart, acting more like brothers than good friends. “The only time they were ever apart was when he was at school See Murder, Page 10 Troy Cobb and Jacob Smailes were roommates in the Old Ferry Trailer Park in Bancroft.

Lady Generals seek another soccer title By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com

Five Hurricane softball players have made verbal commitments to play at the next level. From left: Courtney Rogers (Wheeling Jesuit), Amber Null (Morehead), Madison Casto (Campbell), Emily Davis (Alderson Broaddus) and Cassie Sargent (Wheeling Jesuit).

Hurricane softball players excel By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

The Winfield girls soccer squad, in search of its third consecutive state title, took a big step toward achieving that goal when the Generals defeated the Huntington Highlanders in the Section 4 Regional championship game. The Generals came out of the gates playing like the No. 1 ranked team in the state. Junior Jordan Pauley launched a line drive kick that hit off the Huntington keeper’s fingertips and went into the side of the net, putting Winfield up 1-0 just 10 minutes into the Oct. 30 contest played at Cabell Midland High School. Huntington had trouble keeping the ball out of its own end all night. The Highlanders were barely able to move it across See Girls Soccer, Page 12

Market wants new place By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com

Five members of the Hurricane Redskins softball team have verbally committed to colleges to play at the next level. Seniors Madison Casto, Courtney Rogers, Emily Davis and Cassie Sargent, as well as junior Amber Null, have all made commitments to play with four different colleges. “It’s really exciting,” Casto said. “I’m excited to go there and get started at the next level. I’m going to miss the school, but I’m ready for college.” Casto has committed to Campbell University in Four of the players played together on the 2008 state champion team in the 9/10 year old division.

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The Putnam County Farmers Market is looking for a new location to sell its produce. Farmers Market President Chrissy Foster addressed the school board members during Monday’s meeting. She said that the members of the Farmers Market want to move from Hurricane City Park to the 25acre lot adjacent to Hurricane High so they can have a more permanent location.

Foster said she would also like to begin a Future Farmers of America club (FFA) at Hurricane High, which would grow produce for the market. “The park has been great,” Foster said. “But we are somewhat restricted. A permanent structure would allow us to expand what we do. We could do out of season activities and things like that.” The market opened in 2009, but Foster said one of the main See Market, Page 6

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Sports

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Above, Senior Madison Null (14) returns a ball from the St. Joseph attack. Kalay Briscoe (9), Michala (32), Carrie Metz (21) and Ali Burdette reset their formation to attack the net. Left, Senior Ali Burdette (18) takes a setup from Kayla Willbond (34) for a kill on the St. Joseph defense. Senior Carrie Metz (21) stands guard incase a defender blocks the attack.

Buffalo volleyball closes home season 4-0 By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

Buffalo volleyball won both of its games in a home tri-match that hosted Huntington St. Joseph and Hannan, with a scoring runs of seven or more points in three out of their four games. Senior players said the game was a great pick for their senior night. “We played real well tonight,” coach Brian Null said. “We were short two of our starters, and they came in and did a good job. It was good fundamental volleyball.” One of those starters, Rachel Martin, the team’s starting setter, along with teammate Hanna Parkins, was in Louisville for the National FFA Convention. Kayla Willbond stepped in to take her

place on the front line, setting the ball up for the 46 assists she had on the night. “She did a really good job,” Null said. “She set about a third of the games last year. She was experienced and knew what she was doing and made the move over from right side to the setter and did a good job with it.” Buffalo (31-13-5) won both sets against St. Joseph, 25-6 and 25-10. After, St. Joseph and Hannan went to a three-set match, the final match between the Lady Bison and the Hannan Wildcats followed. Buffalo’s play was a little lax after the win over St. Joseph, and the Wildcats were able to hold the only lead over the Bison all night. Hannan would only grasp a onepoint lead, though, before Buffalo jumped on a 10-point run and ran

the score up to 22-10. The end result for both games was a Bison victory, 25-14 in the first set and 25-12 in the second. Coach Null had three strong hitters in Madison Null, Ali Burdette and Shelby Turley, who attacked the net ferociously all night. The Lady Bison had 49 total kills for the night. Burdette had 12 kills against St. Joseph and 18 kills against Hannan, while fellow hitter Madison Null scored off of 11 kills against the visitors. “We had a pretty good passing night, which hasn’t happened in a while,” Madison Null said. “We’ve been working hard on our practicing because the past few weeks weren’t very good but tonight went well.” Turley hit the visiting team hard on her serves, scoring four aces

against St. Joseph and another on Hannan. Burdette also scored four aces against St. Joseph and another two in the bout against Hannan. “I just tried to leave everything on the court tonight since it was my senior night,” Burdette said. “Everyone was a little bit emotional tonight. We wanted to go out there and try our best and I think our team really pulled through tonight.” The Lady Bison also changed up the middle with a new libero with senior Taylor Briscoe. Briscoe scored four aces on nine serve attempts versus Hannan and had two more aces against St. Joseph. Briscoe earned the game high in digs with 20 against Hannan. “I could have personally played better – to step in as libero was an honor,” she said. “I feel like a libero

is the leader of the back row and to be a leader means a lot. I feel like the younger girls are looking up to you. I remember looking up to the libero my freshman year.” Stepping up to attack the net along with her graduating friends, senior Carrie Metz attacked the net 11 times against Hannan. “This is the last home game,” she said. “It was an awesome way to end the season at home as a senior.” Stars of the Lady Bison for the season include Madison Null who, in 113 sets, scored 421 kills on 1,052 attacks, and Burdette, who has 440 kills on 1,023 attacks in only 91 sets. Martin, the team’s starting setter, has gained 1,004 assists in 108 sets. Briscoe leads the team in digs with 390. Buffalo will host the first round of sectionals at 5 p.m. Thursday.

Buffalo Bison controls the Sherman Tide 44-23 By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

In a waterlogged war waged by the Buffalo Bison and the Sherman Tide, two teams with completely different agendas fought hard for control during four quarters of play. But, after a strong second half showing, the Bison came out ahead winning 44-23. A first half show provided a look into each team’s strengths. Scoring point for point, the first half ended with an exchange of scoreboard currency, most of which took place in the last four minutes. “It was very rainy and we didn’t come out to play immediately,” Bison coach Mike Sawyer said. “We just weren’t ready to play. We dropped the ball a lot.” After senior running back Jordan Tucker rushed into the end zone from 55 yards, giving Buffalo a 18-7 lead, Sherman responded with six points of their own off the

kick return for 82 yards. Buffalo followed suit with a 96-yard return for another touchdown, extending the lead to 23-15. Sherman came up with another touchdown to close the gap, bringing the half to a close on a 24-23 game. The second half was like a brand new game for the Bison, Sawyer said. The strong young defensive presence pushed back and the offensive line gave Tucker more chances at extending his rushing record for the year. Tucker ran for 253 yards against Sherman putting his total yardage for the season at 1,559 yards. “We told them [Sherman] had nothing to lose but we had everything to lose,” Sawyer said. “We came out in the second half and woke up.” The Bison held the Tide to only three first downs and no points throughout the third and fourth quarters. Tucker added another

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Community Calendar

Dance Studio offers ballet intensive workshop Hurricane’s Arts in Action will open its doors for dancers to attend a ballet workshop on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. until noon. Students from third grade who have had one year of ballet, up to advanced level students are invited to participate. The cost of the workshop is just $25. Arts in Action is located at 2658 Main St. in Hurricane. For more information call 304-419-4446.

quired and should be made by choco-covered cherries, cakes, contacting the Chamber office pies, fudge will be sold. at 304-757-6510 or Chamber@ Crafts and much more. Everyputnamcounty.org by noon on one welcome Monday, Nov. 10. Winfield presents Putnam Farmers’ Market “Two for the Show” Putnam Farmers’ Market will The Winfield High School Chohost its annual membership meet- ral Department is proud to present ing at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, “Two for the Show” at 7 p.m. Sat2014 for Putnam Farmers’ Market urday, Nov. 15 and 2 p.m. Sunday, and anyone interested in becom- Nov. 16 at Winfield High School ing a member of Putnam Farmers’ gym. Admission cost is $10 for Market. adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. The meeting will be held at “Two for the Show” is a variety Putnam County Hurricane City Hall. During the show featuring performances by Democrat Club meeting, a new Board of Directors General Admission Show Choir, The Putnam County Democrat will be elected and decisions will Winfield’s Concert Choir and Club will meet on Monday, Nov. be made affecting the 2015 market more. Free desserts and beverages 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the old Putnam season. will be offered during intermission. County Courthouse, second floor. Plans for the group’s Christmas Putnam County Schools Crafters Sought for Dinner will be discussed. Bring a Developmental Screening Show in Scott Depot covered dish and join us. Follow Putnam County Schools DeTeays Valley Church of God us on Facebook at https://www. velopmental Screenings will be will have a Fall Fest and Craft facebook.com/PCDCWV. held on Friday, Nov. 14 at the Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. SatTeays Valley Presbyterian Church, urday, Nov. 15. Crafters and other Celebrate Putnam Teays Valley Road. We will screen vendors are welcome to be part of on Nov. 11 children ages 2 ½ to 4 years for this community-wide event. To Celebrate Putnam will host its speech/language, hearing, vision, reserve a table for $15 please call luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, motor skills, social skills, self-help 304-757-4684. Hot dogs, barbecue Nov. 11 at The Valley Park Com- and cognition. Please call 304- beef sandwiches, baked beans, munity Center. Cost is $20 per 586-0500 ext. 1154 to schedule an and desserts will be available for person. appointment. purchase. The luncheon is sponsored by Putnam County Chamber of ComFall Bazaar at Wreath Making Class merce, Putnam County Rotary Church of God at Valley Park and the Putnam County Parks and The Buffalo Church of God Fall The Putnam County Parks & Recreation. It serves as an oppor- Bazaar will be taking place from the Master Gardner’s are sponsortunity to gratefully acknowledge 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov 15 ing a wreath making class on Dec. significant events and community in the church fellowship hall. Hot 4. Class will be in the Valley Park progress during the past year. The Dogs, Beans, Cornbread (plain & Community Center located at Valgeneral public is encouraged to at- Mexican) other menu items will ley (Wave Pool) Park in Hurricane tend this special luncheon. be available for eat in or take out. at 6 p.m. A small fee of $20 is Advance reservations are re- Homemade peanut butter balls, required. Those who wish to sign up for the class are to call the park office at 562-0518, ext. 10.

Aquaponics Workshop on Nov. 20 An aquaponics workshop will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Old Winfield Courthouse (12093 Winfield Road, Winfield). Dr. Ken Semmens, the WVU Extension Specialist for aquaculture, will be the featured speaker. Aquaponics, a combination of fish farming and soilless plant farming, is growing in popularity and gaining attention as an important and potentially more sustainable method of food production. The first part of the workshop will describe concepts important to the aquaponic practitioner. The second part of the workshop will

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Holiday Craft Workshop set for Dec. 4 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. The goal of this popular event, which is sponsored by the Putnam County 4-H Leaders’ Association and the West Virginia University Extension Service in Putnam County, is for the participants to “learn by doing”. They then can take the craft ideas they have learned back to their clubs, homes, churches, schools, etc. and teach a child (or someone else) how to make the craft items. Each participant will be creating at least four beautiful holiday crafts themselves under the direction of talented, patient 4-H craft instructors. 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!) Everyone will go home with a delicious variety of homemade cookies, recipes to try, four self-made holiday crafts, many other craft ideas, and holiday spirit! 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 workshop in Putnam A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Nov. 13, in Putnam County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The workshop will be held at the Putnam

Chamber of Commerce, 5664 State Rt. 34, Winfield. There is a $35-per-person fee for the workshop. Attendees paying online should bring the online receipt copy to the workshop. Registration is required at least two days in advance. To register, call Dreama Wolfingbarger at 304-957-2083 or email dreama.l.wolfingbarger@ wv.gov.

provide examples regarding application of these concepts. Aquaponics is the mutually beneficial integration of hydroponics and aquaculture to simultaneously produce plant and animal products. In an aquaponic system, release of nutrients by aquatic animals benefits plants grown in soilless format. Removal of nutrients by plants improves water quality for production of aquatic animals. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP with WVU Putnam County Extension Service 304-586-0217.

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Putnam residents inducted into W.Va. Voter Hall of Fame

Loss of volunteers hurt stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fire departments By Josh Davis West Virginia University

Michael Hunter of Winfield and Jacquita C. Raines of Hurricane were inducted into the West Virginia Voter Hall of Fame last week. Hunter and Raines have voted in every General Election for which they were eligible for 50 or more consecutive years.

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Volunteer ďŹ re departments are suffering from an increasingly serious problem: a loss of volunteers. Many people never consider the ďŹ re departments to be struggling with membership, but it is a problem slowly sweeping the nation. Some departments across the nation have even had to shut down to a lack of members. Thomas Miller, Level 3 Fire Instructor from the Sissonville VFD in Kanawha County and the state representative in the National Volunteer Fire Department, said West Virginia is doing better at keeping its ďŹ re departments open than most states due to its more rural community. The state has 421 volunteer ďŹ re departments currently, but 39 of them are at risk of being shut down. With no young recruits, the volunteer ďŹ re departments are steadily aging. By 2020, it is estimated that 50 percent of volunteers in the nation will be over age 50. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re competing with the Sega-Nintendo generation,â&#x20AC;? Miller said, explaining reasons there are less and less volunteers with each year. Training hour demands for ďŹ re departments has gone up greatly since 9/11. Volunteers currently are required to go through 20 hours of basic skill training and 40 hours of

accident response training before even climbing onto a ďŹ re truck. To learn how to handle hazardous material response calls, an additional 24 hours of training is required. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And oh, by the way, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be risking your life,â&#x20AC;? Miller said. Training new recruits is also costly. While some new recruits are required to pay for the training, many fire departments pay for them. The departments also pay for the equipment, adding more potential lost money if the volunteer drops out. Money is another major problem for the volunteer ďŹ re department and another reason they are losing new members. Most of a volunteerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time will not be spent on a ďŹ re truck, or in a classroom, but in fundraisers. If the funds cannot be raised efďŹ ciently, then various ďŹ re departments are going to have to stop responding to many calls, such as fallen trees, road clean up after accidents and even potentially missing emergency medical calls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If it canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be shot, handcuffed, or thrown into an ambulance, you call the ďŹ re department,â&#x20AC;? Miller said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every week we have a different fundraiser going,â&#x20AC;? said Aaron McClure, a volunteer for the Poca Community Volunteer Fire Department. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one wants to come buy a hotdog for a dollar to support their ďŹ re department, when they can get 8 for the same price at the store.â&#x20AC;? Different ďŹ re departments have taken steps to try and help solve

their volunteer problem. West Virginia has several pipeline programs with the WV Junior Fire Association, which helps people interested in volunteering between the ages of 16 and 18 get prepared to join. Departments also have tie-ins with the Boy Scouts of America, providing particular badges and programs with fire departments. Some volunteer departments around college towns have livein programs, which provides free room and board for students who volunteer. Some states are also offering tax incentives to the families of the volunteers, as well as educational assistance to those interested in an education past high school. There has also been a $2.5 million grant from the Federal Government StafďŹ ng for Fire and Emergency Response shared between various departments across the nation. However, per year, $2.8 to $7.8 billion are spent on ďŹ re ďŹ ghter injuries and efforts to prevent them. There is no one way to solve the problems affecting the volunteer ďŹ re departments across the nation and across the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every place is different,â&#x20AC;? said McClure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For us, trying to sell food is our way of trying to make up for our losses and build awareness, but that may not be the case for other departments.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no quick ďŹ x,â&#x20AC;? Miller said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think a start is there being a culture change. A culture change appreciating the value of the ďŹ re service. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re an apathetic culture, and we need to recognize it is a valuable part of society.â&#x20AC;?

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New program helps veterans solve financial problems

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Lighthouse Baptist host “Eyes of Faith”

(NAPS)—If you are a servicemember or veteran facing financial struggles, you’re not alone - help is available. The Problem A sampling of security clearance hearings from the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals found that about 50 percent of clearance denials involved “financial considerations.” And in recent Blue Star Families’ Military Family Lifestyle Surveys, 41 percent of respondents listed pay/benefits as one of their top three military family life issues. Additionally, 84 percent of respondents who mentioned pay and benefits said that they were having trouble making ends meet or felt their servicemembers’ military pay was low, and 65 percent said they experience stress related to their current financial condition. While there are a lot of resources available to the military community to overcome these challenges, many servicemembers or veterans may not know which are relevant or how to access the ones that are. A New Solution A financial education program for veterans, servicemembers and their families called VALOR, or Veterans Assistance for Learning, Opportunity & Readiness, can help. It features an online tool known as LifeCents that offers

Veterans Appreciation ceremony in Winfield Putnam County is hosting the seventh annual Veterans Appreciation Day Sunday afternoon, Nov. 9 at the County Courthouse in Winfield. It will begin at 2 p.m. and features tributes to men and women who have worn their country’s uniform through the years. The tribute will be held on the courthouse parking lot, feature music, recognition of veterans present, a special guest speaker, retired General Terry Tucker from Buffalo and ceremonies featuring the American Legion, VFW, Marine Corps League and SAHS Jr. ROTC. Veterans, their families and friends are encouraged to attend. Putnam residents are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and spend an hour honoring the veterans still with us and remembering the fallen to whom we owe so much. For information contact Putnam County Commissioner Joe Haynes or County Manager Brian Donat at 304 586 0201.

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Sycamore Baptist Church celebrates 125 years By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

Down a narrow country road, in a place where the noise of city life does not exist, is a small church with a sign that reads “125 years of faithful service.” Sycamore Baptist Church in Hurricane celebrated a significant milestone as the members of the congregation, third- and fourthgenerations, commemorated its longevity. “It’s a good little country church,” said Scott Rice, a member at Sycamore Baptist. “We have several members who have attended here all their lives and some whose parents and grandparents helped build the church.” Rice has attended Sycamore Baptist since he was a year old,when his parents made the decision to worship there. He has grown up with some of the other members his age, he said. “We’re like a family,” he said. “We try to fellowship with each other and have fun together. We all enjoy each other.” In May, the oldest member at the time, Elloise Fizer-Henderson, passed away. Her grandfather and father had helped to build the church in 1889. She attended

The Sycamore Baptist Church building has been standing for 125 years with some add-ons and modifications. The original word of the building is still underneath the siding and current floors. Sycamore her whole life, Rice said. Since the establishment of the building 125 years ago, there have been add-ons and remodeling, as well as new construction. “We were blessed in [1993] to have an activity building built,” Rice said. “The kids can play basketball in there and have fun youth activities to keep them interested in the church.” The original building still stands with a new basement, compared to

the age of the church, built in the 1960s, an extension to the choir loft in 1980 and a remodeled sanctuary in 1987. On July 4, 1892, as payment for the land the church was built, the trustees of Sycamore Baptist Church paid $1 to the Riddle family and work began on the construction. In 1915, a pastor was hired for the church with an annual salary of $48. During its time as Sycamore, the

church has watched the world grow and change around it. In the 1940s, the church, already more than 50 years old, received gas and electricity. The church’s first piano, which cost $95, made its way through the door in 1952, followed by the building’s first outdoor restrooms a year later. Air conditioning and heating were installed at the 79-year mark in 1968, and water was brought into the church in 1974.

ing to need to be replaced,” he said. “There’s almost 1,000 students there now and no room to expand the building. “The board had the vision a couple years ago that the property was available. The land was acquired on a lease purchase deal over a period of years, so there was an opportunity there to get that property, knowing very well that it may be needed in the future to build a new school.” Hatfield said the thought has always been to convert the old high school into a middle school. Then the middle school and high school would just be one complex on the whole, he said. A separate new middle school would not be added. The proposed new FFA chapter would open up more opportunities, Foster said. Putnam currently has one FFA chapter for the whole

county at Buffalo High School. “We could partner with the FFA,” she said. “They could come in and sell. They could do greenhouses and community gardens, things like that.” Also during the meeting: * Board President Butch Legg said members will not discuss the policies barring the use of school facilities for alumni athletic events during open board meetings. Legg said he plans to have “off the record” talks before the year end. Joey Tolley, a 2005 Buffalo High School graduate, asked board members to repeal the current policies at the Oct. 20 board meeting, which currently bans the use of school facilities for profit purposes. Tolley was in attendance again on Nov. 3. Legg said the board did discuss the topic some, but in order to al-

low alumni games to be played a policy change is needed, which would take at least 30-45 days. Tolley said he’s already accepted the fact that the policy won’t be changed this year and the alumni games will go on as scheduled on Nov. 23 at Laidley Field in Charleston. He also said he’d like to see the policy changed for all alumni sports and not just football. “We will discuss it,” Legg said. “I can’t promise when it’ll happen, but we will discuss it.” * Winfield High School Assistant Principal Benjamin Cobb has officially retired due to illness. Catherine Schoolcraft, who had been filling in for Cobb, has been transferred from her teaching position to take over for him. * Hatfield said kids from each

“We’re small and out of the way, but we love each other and visitors,” Rice said. “You’re only a visitor once. After that, you’re family.” Rice said the children’s programs are a great fit for the children of the congregation. Youth activities take place on Wednesday nights, and throughout the week they can enjoy the activity building. “We have a good younger generation coming up,” Rice said. “Hopefully we have a new generation to carry on what was started 125 years ago.” The church held an outdoor fellowship on Sept. 27 and provided food and singing for the community. “We are trying to get people in the community to come out and sing with us,” Rice said about the church’s outreach programs and events. “We want people to know that we’re here for them and that we have been around for a long time.” Sycamore Baptist Church holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Sunday Worship at 11 a.m. There is also a Sunday evening service at 7 p.m. and a Wednesday night service at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Market From Page 1 issues is that visitors and vendors have to cross a road to get there from the parking area. “Everything has to be pre-approved through the city,” she said. “And then parking is hard during ball games.” The proposed area is located just past Hurricane High School. Foster said the new spot would be great for increased visibility. “Well, visibility for one,” she said. “We are kind of hidden in our location now, so that would put us on the main road and people could see us as they go by.” Superintendent Chuck Hatfield said he had not been approached about moving the farmers market to a new location. He also said the thought has always been to use the 25 acres to build a new middle or high school. “Hurricane Middle School is go-

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of the four Putnam County high schools participated in early voting, although, the turnout wasn’t quite as high as expected. “We feel like the early voting was a success,” he said. “It’s probably something we’ll build on in the future.” * The board has also been notified that they will receive an audit visit from the OEPA (Office of Education Performance Audits), which is scheduled for Dec. 2015. All counties will be visited by the state. “We are conducting our own mock visits,” Hatfield said. “We started that last week and we’ll do that quarterly. It’s a good opportunity to see where we are and if we need to make some adjustments to make sure everything is in line.”

Potential classes for beginners Registration is open for winter classes at Potential Plus. These classes improve speed, agility, strength, power, coordination, balance, flexibility, and body control. “We will work on explosive movements, increasing vertical jump, speed, agility and running mechanics,” said Matt Smith, Potential Plus Director. “Preseason training is important because it helps prevent injury, and by the time practice starts the students are conditioned to

an elite level.” Beginning Potential is geared towards elementary age children and is designed to help lay the groundwork for athletic performance. Beginning Potential will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6p for 5 weeks beginning Nov. 4th and ending Dec. 11. All classes are at the sports complex at 3910 Teays Valley Road in Hurricane. For more information call 304-757-7293 or visit www.potentialpluswv.com.

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Students from Jeremy Litton’s Sociology class work on project-based learning assignments in Crockett’s Cove, the school’s newly renamed courtyard.

“Crockett’s Cove” named after beloved instructor By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

To honor one of Buffalo High School’s most distinguished and beloved instructors, the school’s courtyard has been renamed “Crockett’s Cove” after long-time history teacher Becky Crockett who died in September 2013 of esophageal cancer. “We had talked about doing something at the school for Mrs. Crockett,” said Barry Clendenin, a teacher at Buffalo. “After visiting her family’s farm, we were amazed at how it was referred to as Crockett’s Cove. We thought, with this courtyard, maybe we should name that the cove.” As a student and colleague of Crockett, Clendenin said he understood the importance of Crockett’s influence in Buffalo and took the steps necessary to give the courtyard the title Crockett’s Cove. “She was my teacher and I taught with her,” Clendenin said. “I got to know her as a friend. Our family traveled overseas with her. I felt something needed to be done for her because of the connection everyone had with her. We didn’t want something big and gaudythat’s not her. But we needed to do this for her.” Chuck Elkins, a math teacher and basketball coach, said he has had many fond memories of Crockett over the 25 years he taught with her. The two shared a bond, albeit a mischievous one, that meant the world to him, he said. “She taught in the next room over for 25 years,” he said. “You saw her every morning and every

afternoon and between every period. She was part of the family and you want people to remember her. It’s hard to describe. She walked by the door 15 times a day. All the parties were always at Becky’s house. She was there and it was like losing a family member.” Elkins and Crockett shared in what could only be described as a light-hearted prank war. Elkins said he remembers a time when he walked into his classroom to find it completely empty- desks and all. After searching the school, he found all of his things set up in the gym. “That’s where we had class all day,” he said. “At the end of the day, we took it all back, but we got even. That was the thing about Becky. She gave it and she took it.” Retribution came to Crockett in the form of students who put alarm clocks in her ceiling tiles. It was this dynamic that made a relationship with Crockett so memorable, Elkins said. With all of these memories and more in tow, Clendenin and Elkins placed the sign on the window above the door to the enclosed courtyard, blue letters with a gold trim that spell out “Crockett’s Cove.” Crockett’s family has owned Crockett’s Cove near Wytheville, Virginia since the early 1700’s. It is a 3,000 acre valley that holds a great deal of history including a one-room church building that served as a hospital during the Civil War. Crockett never once mentioned or flaunted the land and its history, Clendenin said. She always

simply referred to it as “the farm.” There one can find two cemeteries within which are 200-year-old gravestones. “She kept calling [Crockett’s Cove] the farm,” Clendenin said. “It’s not a farm. It’s huge. The family has been there since 1700. [Elkins] had talked to [Crockett’s] brother and traced back an original land grant to the King of England. We were standing outside the church and [Elkins] said, ‘You know what? She got us. This is not a farm.’” It was this farm, the land her family has owned for generations, that was the basis for the courtyard’s new namesake, and it was Crockett’s influence that made it all possible, Clendenin said. Mark Hopkins also worked with Crockett for years, spending his last 28 years as the music teacher of Buffalo. “Becky dedicated her life to Buffalo High School in ways we didn’t even realize,” Hopkins said. “The thing that surprised us as a faculty when we got down to her memorial in Crockett’s Cove is that Becky didn’t just teach history, she lived history. Becky became a history teacher because history truly was her life.” With a resemblance to the peace and comfort of the original Crockett’s Cove, the courtyard will give students a place to go to reflect on their history and the school’s history. Becky Crockett, who lived from May 20, 1956 to September 21, 2013, and her legacy at Buffalo High School, will live on in Crockett’s Cove.

North Carolina. Her story began with a visit to the softball team’s training camp and a strong first impression, she said. “I went to their camp and got in touch with their camp,” said Casto, who plays second base. “It’s five hours away but my family is very happy for me. It’s close to a big town and the schooling is good there.” Rogers, who has played mostly third base during her time in Hurricane, will be joining Sargent at Wheeling Jesuit next fall. The girls will be roommates in their dorm and play together at the collegiate level. “We contacted the coaches and I went up for a visit,” Rogers said. “I’m excited to play at the next level and go to college in general and room with Cassie.” Sargent’s journey started a little differently than the rest. Attending the Queen of Diamonds Individual Showcase at Winthrop University in South Carolina, Sargent made an impact after she won MVP of the event. Wheeling Jesuit staff made contact with her and the talk began. “I’m going to miss my parents but they said they’re going to be there a lot,” the senior shortstop said. “I prefer games over practices, so to have a fuller schedule is exciting. I can’t wait to meet all the other girls and having [Rogers] there will be a blast.” Davis will sign with Alderson Broaddus University in Philippi. A pitcher for Hurricane, she expects to be on the mound for AB as well. “I’m looking forward to meeting the new girls and moving up

in the softball programs,” she said. “I’m excited but I’m going to miss my friends here.” Casto, Rogers, Sargent and Davis will play one final season as Redskins before making the transition into college play and each of them, though excited, said they will miss the team. “I’m hoping we can pull out another state championship,” Casto said. “That would be a great way to end my senior year but I’m going to miss these girls.” Sargent said she looks forward to the experience of playing with the team one last time and making peace with it all. “I definitely hope to win the state championship again but having everyone together on the last game will be a great experience,” she said. Davis said saying goodbye to her fellow seniors is going to be the hardest thing to have to say goodbye to, but Null has one more year after this season to share in the experiences of the diamond. “I hope I can follow in [the seniors’] footsteps,” Null said. “I hope I can help to keep the softball program successful and strong.” Null has committed to signing with Morehead State University in Kentucky, an impressive start to a college career for a junior. “It feels good to have a commitment as a junior,” she said. “I look forward to meeting new people and becoming friends with them.” The girls will play hard for another shot at the state title, Casto said, but will then go their separate ways to compete at a new level.

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Page 8 -Thursday, November 6, 2014 MYRTLE B. ALFORD Myrtle B. Alford, 90, of Hurricane passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Cabell Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Hattie Lovejoy Dragoo; her husband, Tom Alford; and her daughter, Sandra Hatfield. Myrtle was a member of First Baptist Church, Hurricane and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star # 116, Hurricane. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her daughters, Helen Kaye Bowman of South Charleston, Betty Simmons of Ona, Hattie Alford of Summersville and Cindy Francis of Scott Depot; nine grandchildren, 11 greatgrandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Oct. 31 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Rev. Jerry Losh officiating. Burial followed in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. THOMAS F. CASTO Thomas F. “Tom” Casto, 85, of Dunbar, formerly of Poca, died Oct. 26 after a long illness. He was born in Given on October 15, 1929 to the late Oakie and Wavie Casto. Tom retired from Borden’s, formerly Valley Bell, after 24 years of service. He was a member of Teamsters Local 175 and Teamster’s retirees club. Tom served in the United States Marine Corp

from 1950 to 1952 on active duty during the Korean Conflict and was discharged with honors. He was a horse and dog trader with a huge love of horses. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by sisters, Viola and Virginia; brother, Cleston. He is survived by his loving companion of thirty years, Carol; son, Thomas David Casto and wife, Linda, of St. Albans; daughter, Denise Haddox of Charleston; brother, Robert Casto and wife, Leota, of Malta, Ohio; step-children, Harry Cooke and wife, Mary, of Teays Valley, Leslie White and wife, Annette, of Columbus, Ohio, Timothy White and wife, Wanda, of Clay, Edward Shaffer and wife, Monica, of Germany; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 29 at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with Reverend Alvie Witt officiating. Burial followed in the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Institute. JAMES CHAPMAN James Lewis Chapman, 76, of Poca passed away Oct. 27 at home. He is survived by his wife, Janis Chapman; children, James L. Chapman II, Janet Dyer, Cheryl Akers, Diana C. Givens, Darlene K. Quesenberry, Steve Quesenberry, Mark Quesenberry and James K. Quesenberry; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A tribute to the life of James

Obituaries Chapman was held Oct. 29 at Louise Sevy of Buffalo; and aunt, Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Tina Goddard of Buffalo. Chapel. Burial was in Grandview A tribute to the life of Troy was Memorial Park, Dunbar. held Nov. 1 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor JACQUELINE Bron Walker officiating. Burial CHILDERS followed in Haven of Rest Memory Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Nay- Gardens. lor Childers, 82, of Hurricane went home to be with the Lord on GARLAND “CHUCK” Wednesday, Oct. 29 at CAMCWESLEY DAVIS Teays Valley, Hurricane. Garland “Chuck” Wesley DaShe was born July 26, 1932 in vis, 64, of Hurricane passed away South Charleston to the late Robert Friday, Oct. 24 at CAMC Teays L. and Frances M. Byerly Naylor. Valley. She was also preceded in death by He was born to the late James her husband, Hobert S. Childers Garland and Alma Mae McCaland a brother, Robert Naylor. lister Davis in Teays Valley on Jackie was a homemaker and a April 24, 1950. In addition to his member of Judson Baptist Church, parents, he was also preceded in Winfield. She was also a past death by his infant children, Oma Worthy Matron and member of the Christina and James Wesley Davis; Nitro Order of the Eastern Star # grandson, Nathan Davis; and three 153 and also volunteered with the brothers. Red Cross Association. He is survived by his wife of Surviving are her daughter 39 years, Carol Wooten Davis; and son-in-law, Stephanie A. and his daughters, Sara Wolfe and her Michael Davis of Hurricane; son, husband, Daniel, of St. Albans, Robert S. Childers of Hurricane; and Cathy Davis and her husband, sister, Peggy Childers of Hurri- Shawn, of Hurricane; his grandcane. She is also survived by her children, Brent, Chris and his wife, grandchildren, Micayla, Dakota Katie, Matthew and Emily Davis; and Jacob; and several nieces and his great-grandson, Caiden; seven nephews. sisters, three brothers and several Funeral services were held Nov. other family members. 1 at Judson Baptist Church, 1400 Funeral services for Chuck were Bill’s Creek Road, Winfield, with held Oct. 28 at Chapman Funeral the Rev. H.B. White, Jr. and Rev. Home, Hurricane. Burial followed Fred McCallister officiating. Burial in Valley View Memorial Park, was in Judson Baptist Church Hurricane. www.chapmanfuneralCemetery, Winfield. www.chap- homes.com. manfuneralhomes.com. JOHN “JACK” LAWSON TROY COBB John “Jack” Lawson, 88, of HurTroy Allen Cobb, 20, of Poca ricane passed away Oct. 27 after a passed away Oct. 28. He is pre- short illness. ceded in death by his grandparents, John was born and educated John Sevy, Eugene Marshall and in northeast England and was Helen Meadows Cobb. employed by the National Coal Troy is survived by his parents, Board for 20 years. In 1969, John James and Kim Cobb of Poca; immigrated to Canada working in sister, Erica Thurmond of St. Al- Coal and Copper, mining in Grande bans; niece, Kaytee; grandmother, Cache, Alberta and Granisle, Brit-

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WVSU hosts “Return to Learn” West Virginia State University (WVSU) will be hosting a series of events in November designed to encourage adult learners to enroll in college and earn a degree. The next “Return to Learn” event is Tuesday, Nov. 18, from noon to 2 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All Return to Learn events will take place at the Judge Damon J. Keith Scholars Hall on the WVSU campus in Institute. At the Return to Learn events, participants will receive assistance in completing admissions and financial aid applications, as well as learn about degree options, the registration process and class offerings. Participants will also learn strategies to balance life, work and college. “A college degree is often the gateway to a better career and DOWN 1. Tennis great Steffi ____ 2. She is a former U.S. Attorney General 3. Used for charging 4. River clay deposits 5. Three-dimensional sound 6. A bunch 7. *Soft-shoe 8. Like an eaten blanket? 9. Mosquito net fabric 10. a.k.a. Atlantic Richfield Company 11. *Ice dancer’s jump 12. Dynamite 15. School assignments 20. Had title to 22. Altar avowal 24. Uncomfortable position 25. *East Coast or West Coast dance 26. Kind of roll 27. Having an irregular edge 29. Peacock’s pride 31. Bookkeeping entry 32. Fertilizer ingredient 33. Sticky 34. *Electric _____ 36. Was aware of 38. Healing sign 42. Performed at Teatro alla Scala 45. Pleasing to the ear 49. Cause of fairytale princess’ downfall 51. “Let’s Go Places” vehicle 54. Use nose as detector 56. Erasable programmable read only memory 57. *Where dancer performed in Whisky a Go Go 58. Guinness and such 59. Women in habits 60. Large, prefix 61. Assortment 62. Take it easy 63. “All for one, one for all” sword 64. *MGM song-and-dance star, ___ Johnson 66. Atlantic catch

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stronger financial standing for individuals and their families,” said Katherine McCarthy, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at WVSU. “Whether an individual has some college credits or has not enrolled in college previously, Return to Learn events serve as one-stop shops to help show adult learners, with busy lives, they can complete or start a degree.” At the events, WVSU will have representatives from the Admission’s Office, Cashier’s Office, Career Services, Military Student Services, Registration Office, Student Financial Assistance and Academic Affairs. During the events, future students will have an opportunity to explore their options or be admitted to WVSU on-the-spot. Individu-

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Murder From Page 1 or work,” said Roger Allen, who was visiting Loudermilk when the shooting occurred. He said he and Smailes have been friends for over a decade. “They’ve been working on the jeep sitting down there for at least three months,” he said. “They even asked me to come down and help the other day before all this happened.” With a passion for cars, Loudermilk said the two roommates were almost always seen either working on their cars or helping someone else’s. “They were best friends,” she said. “They were always together. They were always fixing somebody’s car, there wasn’t a day in the six months they’ve lived here that I’ve seen them apart.” Beyond enjoying each others’ company, Loudermilk said Smailes helped Cobb financially as well. “Jake took care of Troy,” she said. “Troy’s been down on his luck and Jake’s been pretty good.” But this is where the problem may have originated: money. According to the criminal complaint filed by Sgt. Lisa Arthur of the sheriff’s department in Putnam County Magistrate Court, Christopher Harmon, a friend of both boys and witness to the shooting, said Cobb and Smailes began arguing about bills before Smailes told Cobb to leave. When Cobb refused, LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE ORDER OF PUBLICATION IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA

Smailes went into the next room and brought back a gun from the gun cabinet. “I was told the argument was all over a $40 phone bill,” Loudermilk said. “I knew Troy a little bit more than I knew Jake, but I didn’t think he would be capable of something like that.” Whether Smailes shot Cobb is not debatable: he openly admitted to neighbors and 911 dispatch that he had. The question, however, is whether or not it was intentional. “I talked to Jacob when he was on the phone with 911 and all he kept saying to me is, ‘I shot him, I killed him, I didn’t mean to,’ ” Allen said. “That’s all he kept saying with tears streaming down his face on the phone with 911.” Loudermilk and Ennis described what they saw in the trailer. “[Cobb] was slumped over on the couch and at first all I saw was the blood,” Loudermilk said. “I snatched up an ace bandage that was laying on the floor and I went to try and apply pressure and that’s when I realized the wound was in the eye. I didn’t want to push hard but I just kept the ace bandage over his eye and I kept telling him he wasn’t alone.” Loudermilk applied pressure to the wound while Ennis took his pulse, yelling outside to tell the ambulance to hurry up. “She came in and kept taking his

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pulse and I just kept talking to him and telling him his family loved him, to hold on there’s help on the way – something that I would want someone to do for me,” Loudermilk said. “He probably lived a good four minutes.” The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department responded and its crime scene unit processed the evidence. “The gun was right on the couch when I walked in,” Ennis said. “It was laying right there. It was black and silver. I think it was a .45. It was still loaded. “[A deputy] pulled one out of the chamber and everything. I saw the bullet come out. It was still hot – it was still ready to shoot. The safety wasn’t on, none of that.” Putnam County Sheriff Steve DeWeese said it was, in fact, a handgun, but declined any further information. He did say, however, that the witness inside the trailer provided the information that led to the criminal charge. “Based on the witness that was inside the residence, there was very credible evidence on what was seen and what was heard, and that’s why my crime unit decided it was not an accident it was definitely a homicide,” DeWeese said. “If I pull my gun out and point it at you, then my intent is to use it. He still brandished the firearm, but not only did he brandish it but he pulled the

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don’t know, it was an accident’ and Heather turned around and asked me where was he shot.” DeWeese, however, said this is unlikely. “I don’t want to get into the motive of what came before it, but I don’t think it was a crime of passion,” he said. “First-degree murder is premeditated.” A tribute to the life of Cobb was held Saturday, Nov. 1 at GatensHarding Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Bron Walker officiated and burial followed in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens. Cobb was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Sevy, Eugene Marshall and Helen Meadows Cobb. Cobb is survived by his parents, James and Kim Cobb of Poca; sister, Erica Thurmond of St. Albans; niece, Kaytee; grandmother, Louise Sevy of Buffalo; and aunt, Tina Goddard of Buffalo.

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Winfield upset by Spring Valley in Region 4 match By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com A season that’s been one for the record books at Winfield came to an excruciating halt in the Class AAA Region 4 championship boys soccer game. In front of a boisterous crowd at Cabell Midland High School, the Generals were denied the chance to make a second straight state tournament appearance. “I’m very proud of my senior class,” said Winfield coach Mike Foster. “I’m very proud of the team. I have some underclassmen that have done very well this year.” After playing 22 minutes in the opening half to a stalemate, Spring Valley (11-8-1) opened the scoring when Dana Maynard was able to gather the ball in front of the net and put it past Winfield goalie C.T. Douglas for a 1-0 lead. The ball ricocheted off the crossbar before Maynard scored on the rebound. “I think the first ten minutes we had them,” Douglas said. “We just didn’t put it in the back of the net and then they got lucky on both ends, offensively and defensively, I think.” The first half was filled with rough aggressive play. A yellow card was handed out to Noah Laliberty at the 16:07 mark when he slid hard underneath a Spring Valley player and both crashed to the ground. Shortly after the yellow card, Spring Valley struck again on Michael Meadows’ header off a free kick. Meadows reared back and shot his imaginary bow and arrow into the crowd during the celebra-

Winfield senior Noah Laliberty controls the ball as Spring Valley defenders bear down on him. tion, as the score went to 2-0 with 15:59 remaining in the first half. “We wanted to win it all,” Douglas said. “But honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better group of guys to play with.” At 10:56, another yellow card was given, this time to Spring Valley. Winfield nearly scored a minute later, barely missing a header off of a free kick. Maynard then struck again for Spring Valley when he kicked the ball from long distance. It flew over Douglas’ head and into the net, giving the Timberwolves a commanding 3-0 lead going into halftime. “The last goal was my fault,” Douglas said. “I was too far off my line again. That’s been my problem all year. I can’t stay on my line for the life of me.” The Generals (15-3-4) had plenty of chances in the first half.

They were able to get six shots on goal, but couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities. The Generals were able to strike in the second half when senior Steven Taylor redirected a free kick into the net to put Winfield on the board. Taylor missed a scoring chance in the 24th minute when he kicked one wide of the net. “This team right here means more to me than any other group of people in my life,” said Winfield senior Jesse Richmond. “The struggles we went through. The pain we all sacrificed. I love these guys and we’re family.” Yellow cards were handed out to each team at the 18:20 mark of the second half as the overly aggressive play continued. The Generals tried desperately to make a comeback, but it was not to be. “We might have lost on the scoreboard,” Richmond said. “But

Senior Jesse Richmond collides with Spring Valley goal keeper Sam Hedrick during the Generals 3-1 loss in the Region 4 final. we have something greater. The bonds I’ve made here, they’re going to last a lifetime.” The game remained scoreless the rest of the way. Winfield tallied 9 shots on goal, but Spring Valley piled up 12 en route to victory. The Timberwolves secured their first boys soccer state tournament berth since Vinson, Buffalo and Ceredo-Kenova high schools were

consolidated in 1998. “They didn’t lay down in the second half,” Foster said. “We had a good season. I figured we’d make it a bit further, so did they, but I’m not a bit disappointed in them. Things happen and we did the best we could do. “The bottom line is they put it in the back of the net and we couldn’t do it.”

Girls Soccer From Page 1 mid-field. Huntington keeper Ericka Budd faced a barrage of shots, finishing with 11 saves. For Winfield, it was good to get out to the early lead. “If you can get up really quick it helps your momentum,” said Winfield senior Jayne Lawman. “It helps the whole game plan go a lot better and it just helps the whole team.” The Generals continued to pepper Budd with shots after the first goal. Pauley nearly put another one in the net at the 25:33 mark, but Budd was up the challenge and made a diving stop. A corner kick by Mary Zulauf at 23:40 came close to going in as well. Winfield just missed deflecting the ball in the net. The corner was then followed by two more close opportunities. Jayne Lawman kicked one high over the net with 22 minutes remaining in the first half, then Pauley put one up over the crossbar as well. The Generals finally capitalized again with 6:49 remaining before halftime when freshman Sydney Cavender curved the ball in to give

Winfield a 2-0 advantage and put things on cruise control. Winfield coach Marshall Hoff said it helped that the Generals were able to control possessions and choose their scoring opportunities. “We do that a lot in numbers trying to find those gaps,” Hoff said. “Being able to develop in numbers, we’ve seen that quite a bit throughout the season. We’ll get numbers packed in and we’ll look to find that one breakaway. Tactically the girls really moved well.” The Highlanders did not register a shot on goal in the game, which was no doubt due to the Winfield time of possession and ball control. “We wanted to go hard and finish it early,” Pauley said. “We didn’t want to have any overtime. We wanted to finish it early.” In the second half, Winfield jumped on the scoreboard again behind the foot of Jayne Lawman, which iced the game at 3-0. The top shelf line drive came with 22:23 remaining in the contest. “I kinda just ran through, got the ball and I shot and it went right underneath the post and right by

The Winfield girls soccer team defeated Huntington to earn a berth in the state tournament. The Lady Generals will take on George Washington (17-2-2) at Cline Field in Beckley on Nov. 7 in the first round of the state tournament. the goalies hand,” Lawman said. “Which doesn’t happen that often and it probably won’t happen again.” Jayne’s sister, Mary Lawman, rang a shot off the crossbar at the 21:43 mark which would’ve put the Generals up by another goal, but it was saved by Budd. An offside call came against Winfield with five minutes to

go when senior Josee Erlandson broke loose behind the Huntington defense, but the opportunity was thwarted on the call. From that point on, the final few minutes ticked off the clock and Winfield celebrated as regional champs once more with the 3-0 victory. “Our one goal is we want to be the last team standing,” Lawman

said. “We train all season for that and so, this means a ton to win and we got through it. We’re just so happy to get back to the state tournament. I’m happy to go back for my fourth time, so I’m excited.” The Generals will take on George Washington (17-2-2) at Cline Field in Beckley on Nov. 7 in the first round of the state tournament.

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St. Albans Red Dragons nip Winfield Generals By Trace Johnson For The Putnam Standard The Winfield Generals shut down the St. Albans Red Dragons’ offense for the better part of 47 minutes, but unfortunately for the Generals the team came up one minute short as St. Albans knocked off Winfield 7-6 at a cold and rainy Generals Stadium on senior night. The Red Dragons scored the game-winning touchdown as time expired when senior quarterback Noah Reed connected with fellow senior Austin Kerns from 6-yards out. “We just couldn’t finish. We had opportunities to finish and we did not,” Winfield coach Craig Snyder said. “Our defense played outstanding, our offense tried to manufacture something and we were very limited with the conditions. That last fumble just killed us.” In a game where conditions were far from ideal, it was an old-fashioned defensive struggle from the start. After an array of punts from each side, the first quarter came to a close scoreless. The second quarter saw much of the same as turnovers, punts, and defense ruled the day. That was until the Generals (2-7) took over with one minute remaining until halftime. Junior running back Jacob Lewis found the end zone from 58 yards out to give the Generals a 6-0 lead as the teams went to the locker rooms. The third quarter continued the theme of punts and strong defenses as both teams had no problem stopping the other. Winfield held onto its 6-0 lead as the third quarter

came to a close. The fourth quarter, however, saw many more twists and turns than the first three. The Generals forced three Red Dragons turnovers in the quarter, the first being with 5:28 remaining in the game as junior Ryan Daly recovered a muffed punt. Then with 3:43 seconds remaining, senior Clayton Lightner recovered a St. Albans fumble on third down and 5. With 1:58 remaining in the contest, senior John Hathaway intercepted a pass that looked to be the final nail in the coffin for St. Albans’ chances. However, much like the other two turnovers in the quarter, the Generals could not take advantage. Not only did Winfield not take advantage, the Generals squandered the opportunity to close out the game as a bad snap led to the Red Dragons (3-6) recovering a fumble with just 1:15 remaining. “St. Albans played hard. They kept coming back and coming back,” Snyder said. “They certainly never quit.” St. Albans got the ball all the way down to the Winfield 6 yard line, and on fourth and goal, Reed found Kerns for the 6 yard touchdown to tie the game as time expired. Senior Seth Ellis made the extra point to lift the Red Dragons to a 7-6 victory. “We played our hardest. They had one opportunity that they could get and we couldn’t get it,” junior Ethan Copeland said. With such a disappointing loss, the Generals look to rebound and close out the season on a positive

Freshman quarterback Andrew Huff prepares to hand the ball off to running back Jacob Lewis. Lewis had a 58-yard touchdown run in the game against St. Albans. note. “We just have to regroup on Monday. We’ve got one more game,” Snyder said. “We just have to stick together. We need to have a positive look towards the end of the season and not keep our heads down,” Copeland said. “We need to come together.” The Generals look to close out the season on a high note at 7:30 p.m. Friday night on the road at Huntington. Winfield Generals lost a close football game to St. Albans Friday night. Photos by OneEyed Jack’s Photography

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American Red Cross kicks off vehicle donation program The American Red Cross West Virginia Region is promoting a vehicle donation program from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 that converts unneeded vehicles into Red Cross donations to help those in need. “People may think their old vehicle is worthless but the donation could be priceless to someone in need of Red Cross services in our community,” said Erica Mani, CEO of the W.Va. region. “This program turns clunkers into compassion

and care.” The program offers an easy donation process with convenient, free pick-up and towing and a tax-deductible way to dispose of unwanted vehicles. The program accepts cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, boats, snowmobiles, jet skis, tractors, farm equipment and more, in any condition – even salvaged. The program provides individuals with an opportunity to easily dispose of a vehicle while support-

ing the work of the Red Cross. The proceeds received from the sale of donated vehicles provide help for the Red Cross to carry out its humanitarian mission. Vehicles donated through the program will not be used or distributed by the Red Cross. They will be sold by Insurance Auto Auctions. The Red Cross is proud that 91 cents of every dollar goes to fulfill our humanitarian mission. The Red Cross shelters, feeds and

provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. To donate a vehicle, contact the Red Cross online at http://www. redcross.org/cardonation or call 1-855-927-2227 to make arrangements. Representatives will pick up your vehicle at a time that’s conve-

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Putnam Art Studio helped prepare Hamrick for NYC Whitney Hamrick, a 2014 graduate of Winfield High School, is following her dream in New York City at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. As a student in the Studio Conservatory, she is pursuing a twoyear Acting Major. Hamrick laughs about the pronunciation classes which are part of her regimen as she claims the class is focused on getting rid of her “W.Va. accent.” Hamrick also is engaged in

dance and movement classes at the New York academy. As a former student of Hurricane’s Arts in Action studio, Hamrick credits the studio with thorough preparation in performance and dance which she believes has enabled her continued success. “Arts in Action helped me to get where I am by introducing me to the arts,” she said. “Through Arts in Action I fell in love with developing my artistic skills.”

Hamrick believes her time at Arts in Action helped set the foundation for not only her strong belief in Christ, but in her belief in her God-given abilities as well. It has been the combination of excellent dance instruction, performance opportunities and the idea that when she dances she is glorifying God that Hamrick says have enabled her best artistic work. “Her time there was not only about taking dance classes and

learning proper technique, but it was also about fun, friendship and the growth of her relationship with Jesus,” said her mother, Jill. “From an early age, her father and I could see her natural talent. Arts in Action was a perfect fit for Whitney. She fell in love with her teachers, and they took her under their wing. I have no doubt that the seeds they planted in her helped foster a love of the Arts that continued into her theatre classes throughout high

school and have influenced the decision to pursue a career in acting in NYC.” Arts in Action, an academy of Performing and Visual arts offering classes in dance, theater and visual arts, taught with a Christian influence, has prepared many to further their arts education both in college and in the performance world. Arts in Action is located at 2658 Main St. in Hurricane. For more information call 304-419-4446.

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Above, Hurricane freshman Jenna Crouch finishes her first state meet in ninth place, awarding her a position on the podium during the awards ceremony. Right, Hurricane and Winfield teams get a fast start as they compete against other class AAA schools at the cross country state championship.

Putnam cross country finishes year strong By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

In a showing of Putnam County’s excellence in high school cross country, all three of the county’s competing schools had teams and athletes finish in the top 10 state meet. The girls teams from Hurricane and Winfield earned fourth and fifth places in class AAA, respectively, while Hurricane boys finished in fifth overall and Winfield boys in ninth. Buffalo finished the class A/ AA race in sixth place. In the class A/AA boys race, Buffalo had one runner finish in the top 10 and finished sixth as a team with a combined time of 92:17.57. Junior cross-country star Hayden Harrison, who was ranked first in the state going into the race, finished sixth with a time of 17:07.89. “I didn’t finish as high as I wanted, but the team did well,” Harrison said. “Everyone ran well today and we finished strong. I am pretty happy with breaking the school record but today I could have done better.” Jonathon Wileman (17:59.95) and Devin Rich (18:01.38), who always run the races together, came across the line in 18th and 19th. Buffalo coach Jeff Pitchford said he was happy to see his team finish so well. “All of our runners ran better than we expected,” Pitchford said. “Wileman is a senior and this is his only year on the team. I just imagine what he could have done if he had been with us all four years. Harrison is a great kid and works really hard to accomplish his goals. I see him only getting better.” Zachary Goddard came across the line in 63rd with a time of 19:28.14 and was followed by Ian Parsons in 66th with 19:40.21. Buffalo’s seven were round out by Glen Armstrong (20:08.99) in 74th and Jarad Hayson (20:54.60) in 83rd. “I think we did better than we

were predicted,” Rich said. “We were predicted ninth and finished sixth so I’m very excited.” Wileman and Rich were sideby-side the entirety of the race, Wileman said. “I love it,” he said. “I wish I would have gotten into this earlier. I’m proud of my team. I love them and there’s not much more to it.” Hurricane freshman runner Jenna Crouch was the only Putnam County runner to make it into the top 10 individually, finishing ninth in the class AAA Girls race with a time of 20:17.20. “I feel I did pretty well,” Crouch said. “I found a group of people and followed them through the whole course. It is very accomplishing to finish in the top 10.” The Hurricane girls finished fourth overall with a combined time of 107:24.50. Following Crouch to the line was Abbie Short in 13th with a time of 20:59.20 and Lexi Crompton in 25th with 21:56.90. Joie Johnston (22:02.20) and Carissa Lawhon (22:09.00) were the next pair of Redskins to finish, earning 29th and 30th, respectively. Rounding out the Lady Redskins’ seven were Kennedy Snavely (22:18.40) in 33rd and Anna Gordon (22:39.60) in 42nd. Hurricane’s Jake Henley was the first Putnam County runner to cross the finish line in 11th place with a time of 17:01.3. Wearing mud from head to toe, Henley finished the last race of his high school crosscountry career. “I felt strong,” Henley said. “It was a horrible course today but everybody had to run in the same mud today so I don’t blame the course for my finish. It came down to who could stay strong the longest and who could sprint when it got flat, fast and dry.” The Hurricane boys cross country team finished with a combined time of 88:44.90, just shy of Cabell Midland (85:52.90) and the state champions, University (84:21.90) point totals.

“I could not ask for anything more than the kids gave,” said Hurricane coach Jason Henley. “I don’t think we came away with any of the results that we wanted on either side. It was just such a mud hole and it required such tough running from everyone. Our kids gave the best they had to give.” Jake Henley’s teammates, Alex Hughes (17:34.20) and Jacob Harmon (17:36.10), finished 23rd and 24th followed by Sam Hughes (18:00.10) in 32nd and Garrett Gress (18:33.20) in 51st. Andrew O’Dell (18:50.30) and David Westfall (18:58.00) crossed the line in 59th and 61st, respectively. R.J. Weiford, a Winfield junior who won the regional championship race in Hurricane, earned a 14th place with a time of 17:09.10 and helping his team to finish in ninth place with a combined time of 91:22.90. “For the conditions, I did well,” he said. “It was sloppy out here and it wasn’t my race. I tried to pick it up but I was sluggish. There was quite a bit of shaking up the top 10 today and it was anyone’s race.” Despite the muddy terrain, Winfield’s boys stuck together. Brian Gray (18:28.10), Tony Salgado (18:28.80) and Luke Lumadue (18:29.70) finished the race in 46th, 47th and 49th, respectively. After that, Eric Johns (18:47.20) and Matt Durgin (18:52.50) crossed the line in 58th and 60th. J.T. Erskine closed out the Winfield race with a time of 19:14.20 in 68th place. Winfield’s Rachel Englund came across the finish line first for girls cross country team in 13th place with a time of 20:27.50. Winfield placed fifth overall with a combined time of 107:36.20. Her teammate, Alyssa Rittinger, followed suit, finishing 16th with 21:06.90. Next across the line was Alexis Imperial in 23rd with a time of 21:44.80. “I wanted more but it was pretty good,” Imperial said. “It was pretty good for my first time at states. I

Hurricane’s Lexi Crompton (64) and Winfield’s Anna Lumadue (134) turn up the heat as they approach the finishline.

Buffalo’s Hayden Harrison Winfield’s Rachel Englund (129) placed sixth place in class A/AA earned a 13th place finish in class AAA with a time of 20:27.50. with a time of 17:07.89. hope to be in the top 10 within the next couple of years.” Anna Lumadue finished the race in 26th with a time of 21:57.50 and was followed by her running mate, Sydney Hancock, in 34th with 22:19.50. Morgan Gray (23:37.50) and Alex Moncada (24:42.60) completed the race in 52nd and 65th, respectively. Hurricane senior Jake Henley (56) finished the race in 11th place covered in mud from the hills and valleys of the course.

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Redskins volleyball defeats South Charleston By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

It was senior night for the last volleyball game in Hurricane, and the Redskins wanted to send their one senior away with a win. To cap off Michaela Ball’s home career, Hurricane bested South Charleston 3-0 after congratulating Ball on her two years with the team. “I am really happy about this game,” the 6-foot-2 senior said. “It’s the best I’ve played since getting injured.” Ball suffered a back injury that will most likely give her some discomfort for a while, she said, but she is back in the volleyball saddle and ready to finish the season strong. “I am feeling better but it was hard to get back into the swing of it all,” she said. “I am happy with my play and I hope I can finish out the season.” In a best-of-five match, Hurricane took a quick lead, winning the first set 25-15. The second set proved more difficult for the Redskins at first, falling behind 3-0 before fighting point for point and securing the lead to win 2520. Though the third set began in similar fashion to the second, the Redskins took a resounding lead, winning 25-16. “I am happy for my one senior and I think our team is peaking at the right time,” Coach Bill Dimsdale said. “They’ve played very

Freshman Cassie Workman serves to South Charleston. Workman served six times on the night. well last week. We had a couple of floor off the serve twice. good conference wins. Our senior Amber Null played a strong seplayed really well tonight. She ries as well, attacking the court 18 played strong and it means a lot to times and earning four kills. Jayme all of us that she could play.” Bailey also made some highlights Ball was the kill-count leader of with a game-high seven aces on 19 the Redskins with 18 kills on 17 serve attempts. total attacks for the night. Her play In the setter position, Madison on the net was nearly unstoppable Chadwell was able to position the as she also led the team in blocks ball for the numerous kills the Hurwith six. ricane hitters earned. Chadwell had Junior Tiffany Isaacs led the 17 assists on the night. team in attacks, with a combined “I think we played well,” the three-set total of 22, scoring six freshman setter said. “We’re a kills. Isaacs is also 6-2 and had a young team and I think we kept strong presence on the net, block- it up all three sets. I like playing ing down strike attempts and varsity and I love my teammates. scoring with defensive jumps. She We’re all really close and we work served five times and found the well together.”

Carlee Bishop (2), a freshman libero, sets the ball up for her frontline attackers while freshman Cassi Workman works the middle for a defensive stand against South Charleston. Playing the net with her tall teammates, Delaney Galvan helped keep the ball from coming over the net with three blocks and eight attacks that landed for four kills. “I’m glad we did well for our

one senior, Michaela,” Galvin said. “I feel like this is a good win to help keep us going so we can hopefully keep winning. We’ve been better than the previous years and we are on our way up.”

Hurricane Redskins football team falls to No. 1 Capital By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

Hurricane hosted No.1 Capital and the outcome was not what the team hoped. “[Capital is] probably the best team I’ve seen in a while,” head coach Jeremy Taylor said. “They’re just so fast. You can’t simulate that kind of speed in practice. When they’re on, they’re on. You’re not going to stop that. They’re good.” After four quarters of play the final score was 68-14. Hurricane started its first drive of the game on its own 23-yard line. The Redskins traveled 17 yards before throwing the first of four interceptions to the Cougars. Four plays later, Capital put the first points of the game on the board with a rushing touchdown and a 7-0 lead. Senior quarterback Dylan Tinlsey lined up behind his offensive line again looking to even the score. With the help of running back Nick Williams and the rest of the team, the Redskins drove the ball 68 yards to the Cougars’ 14-yard line. Unfortunately, Hurricane could not convert a fourth-and-1 situation and turned the ball over on downs. The Cougars scored again before Hurricane was able to get an

offensive attack going. Tinsley hit Brandon Ford just past the line of scrimmage with a pass the receiver then took 64 yards to the end zone. After a successful point-after attempt, the Redskins found themselves down by only one possession. That possession, however, was too late. “I just hope that [the loss] doesn’t roll over to the next game for us,” Taylor said. “Our kids are emotionally drained and beat right now and I don’t blame them. We have to win next week. I don’t want to go 6-4 again.” The Cougars gave the Redskins no mercy driving up the score to a 68-7 by the end of the third quarter. Tinsley completed 10 of 34 pass attempts. One of those passes went to Connor Watts in the fourth quarter. Watts rushed 23 yards for a touchdown. His run, however, was the last score of the night, ending the game in a 68-14 shutdown by the No.1 Capital Cougars (8-0). If the Redskins (6-3) lose Friday night against Spring Valley, they may have to face Capital again in the first round of playoffs, Taylor said. “If we don’t win next week, we’re going to back right in to play them again,” he said. “Nothing

The Hurricane Redskin cheerleaders keep up the spirit of the crowd and team during the game. Photos by One-Eyed Jack’s Photography against our kids, but a lot of those kids fight and go hard but a lot of those kids were JV last year. Now, they’re having to step up and play varsity and we’re finding out if you play a great team, you have to have a lot of things go good for you to beat a team like Capital.” Taylor said the team would have to get over the loss quickly and get back to work for the trials ahead. The Redskins will host the Spring Valley Timberwolves in the final regular season game at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. Senior Brian Hughes takes the ball down the field.