The putnam standard may 22, 2014

Thursday, May 22, 2014

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Buffalo’s Isaiah Robinson and Gabe Garrison pose with their track coach Richie Wyant. The seniors will attend West Virginia Wesleyan in the fall and compete on the track team.

Robinson, Garrison to continue track careers

By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

Isaiah Robinson and Gabe Garrison have been friends since they were kids growing up in Midway.

They've played on the same sports teams countless times and will graduate from Buffalo High School together on June 2.

They're also both state-bound track athletes hoping to lead the Bison to glory at the Class A state meet after claiming individual regional titles May 14, with Robinson prevailing in the 800-meter run and Garrison besting the field in the 110-meter high hurdles.

As of last week, they have one more thing in common. They'll be attending West Virginia Wesleyan in the fall.

On May 16, the day Robinson had his official Wesleyan signing ceremony in the Buffalo auditorium, Garrison also announced he would be attending the Buckhannon-based college as an encouraged track walk-on.

Robinson, the state runner-up in the 800 last year, has excelled at that distance for several years, although he thinks he might run the

George Washington named School of Excellence

By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

George Washington Elementary School was named one of just three Schools of Excellence in the entire state of West Virginia for the 2014-15 school year.

“We are just waiting for the big letters to go on the front of the school,” Principal Mary Beth Myers said with a smile.

High test scores, leadership and interactive programs and outstanding staff helped the school earn this prestigious award, Myers said.

“Everyone at the school contributed to completing the application,” she said. “The state is looking for what you are doing that is outside the basic requirements. I put out questions to the staff and they collaborated together on the responses.”

The application has eight categories, with the first section asking about student focus and support.

“They want to know about our academic achievements and how we meet the needs of our students,” Myers said. “We teach so-

Students from George Washington Elementary second grade pick Swiss chard from their raised garden bed in the high tunnel. The pilot Farm to Table program is one of the reasons it was named a Schools of Excellence for 2014-15. cial studies, math and science through a program called Global Prepared Students.”

The program, unique to George Washington Elementary,

involves putting students from kindergarten to second grade together in the same classroom.

“It is amazing how they help each other and learn,” she said.

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“Throughout the three years they complete all of the courses for the three subjects.”

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Andes re-elected to county commission

By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

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Rock Branch Community Bank held a ribbon cutting for its Scott Depot branch. Pictured left to right, Richard Shell, owner of Budget Blinds; Christina McNealy; Susan Hager; Steve Dorsey; Krysten Wolfe; Brittany Cyrus; Dr. Sami Ghareeb; Joe McDonie, president and CEO; Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards; Linda Sullivan; Tonya Reed, branch manager, and Karen McDonie.

Bank opens branch in Scott Depot

By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

Rock Branch Community Bank’s new location will help the “hometown bank” better serve its customers.

The Putnam County bank held a ribbon cut-

ting on May 15 to mark the historic event of the opening of its first branch in Scott Depot.

The main location opened in Nitro in 1996.

“We have been looking at this location for a couple of years, since Sheetz made plans and

Putnam County voters opted to keep Commissioner Steve Andes for a third term and retained three current school board members, but there will be a change in the Family Court judge position.

Andes, the current commission president, easily won the May 13 Republican primary, beating Jerry Dials by more than 1,200 votes. Andes secured two-thirds of the vote to Dials’ 33 percent.

No Democrat filed for the office, so Andes will continue with another six-year term.

“I want to continue to keep taxes low improve public safety and continue work on the county’s water projects,” he said. “I would also like to get more ball fields built SEE ANDES ON PAGE 2

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ANDES FROM PAGE 1 throughout Putnam County.

We’ve had talks with the city of Hurr icane, Buffalo and Eleanor.”

Andes said his grandchildren Lauren and his Colin, daughter Jennifer and her husband Steve Andes (R) Troy and his County commission wife Lorrie helped tremendously on the campaign trail.

In the school board race, incumbent Craig Spicer led the ticket with 3,380 votes, while recently appointed Rob Cunningham secured the second seat with 3,233 votes and incumbent Butch Legg had 3,146 votes to be reelected.

D i a n a McAllister finished with 2,811 votes.

Spicer is looking forto ward Craig Spicer again serving School board P u t n a m County schools and families.

“I’m very humbled that I have the opportunity to serve the people of Putnam County for a fifth term,” he said.

Cunningham said that he appreciated voter confidence.

“First of all I’m appreciative of the confidence the people of Putnam County put in me,” he said. “I look forward to working with the board members, teachers and families to make this the best Rob Cunningham School board school system in West Virginia.”

In the Republican race for the Family Court judge nomination, Rick Witt defeated Jeanie Nibert 2,064 votes to 1,629. Nibert was appointed to the seat last year and was seeking to be elected for a full term.

Witt will face Democrat David Hill in November’s general election. Hill was unopposed in the primary.

Witt was appreciative of all of the support and thanked Nibert for her service to residents.

“I appreciate everything each of my supporters has done for this campaign, from a handshake with a warm smile to working tirelessly almost daily,” Witt said. “To Judge Nibert, I thank you for your service to Putnam County. There is no doubt you have made huge sacrifices to serve the people of Putnam County since January 2013.”

In state races that include all or part of Putnam County, incumbent Sen. Mike Hall will return,

running unopposed in both the primary and general elections for the 4th District seat. In the other Senate seat representing part of the county, incumbent Democrat Erik Wells will face Republican Ed Gaunch for the 8th District seat.

In the House of Delegates, the 13th District nominees include incumbent Republican Scott Cadle and newcomer Michael Ihle, who beat Tim Gibson and Nate Westfall in the GOP primary, racing off against Democrats Joshua Martin and Josh McGrath.

Rick Witt (R) Those two Candidate d e f e a t e d Family court judge Rosalee Juba-Plumley in the Democratic primary.

In the 14th District incumbent Republican Jim Butler was unopposed in the primary and faces no Democrat in the fall so will return to the Statehouse.

Geoff Foster will be the delegate from the 15th District, beating Duke Jordan by 346 votes. No Democrat will opposed Foster in November.

A total of 6,672 votes were cast in the primary, with 4,030 of those on the Republican side. For other races and detailed results, visit http://putnamelections.com/201 4primaryresults.shtml.

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About 50 people turned out for the “Get Cooking with Hilliard Lyons” event on Friday. There was live music throughout the event along with plenty of food and plenty of prizes.

Tomblin announces Stadelman as director of communications Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced Chris Stadelman will serve as the director of communications for the Governor's Office, effective May 16.

"I have worked closely with Chris in the past and I believe he brings valuable knowledge and experience to our team," Gov. Tomblin said. "I'm pleased he has accepted this opportunity and I look forward to working with him in this new role."

Stadelman has more than 20 years of communications experience.

He worked at the Charleston Daily Mail for 10 years in various positions. He and his wife, Kelly, operated The Parsons Advocate, a weekly newspaper in

Tucker County, for seven years.

Stadelman served as communications director for Gov. Tomblin's 2011 and 2012 campaigns. Most recently, he operated Stadelman Consulting, a public relations and research company, and worked as director of outreach for the West Virginia Press Association.

Kelly is the president of Stadelman Publishing and publisher of The Putnam Standard and The Cabell Standard.

"I'm excited about this opportunity to work with Governor Tomblin and his team to help improve the state where I have spent almost all of my life," Chris Stadelman said.

The Putnam Standard ‘Spring Bling’ set for May 24 Join Events By Tiffaney from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 24 for the Spring Bling Teays Valley Craft & Vendor Fundraiser at 4216 W.Va. 34, Teays Valley (across from Liberty Square).

This event is in honor of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of West Virginia.

The goal is to increase awareness regarding childhood diabetes and raise funds for the program. Look forward to shopping, music, concessions, raffles and A Quarter Auction (starts at noon). Free gift bag for the first 50 shoppers.

This event is open to the public with a $1 admission, and all raffle fees will be donated to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation WV. For more on their organization please visit: https://www.facebook.com/jdrfWV. For more on Events By Tiffaney visit: www.vend4acause.com or email eventsbytiffaney@gmail.com.

Pool to open Eleanor pool will open for the summer Memorial Day weekend.

Sprayground to open The City of Hurricane will open the Sprayground at 11 a.m. on May 26 (Memorial Day). Hours are Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m.

- 7 p.m.; Sundays 1 - 7 p.m.

The Sprayground is free-ofcharge and is intended for elementary school children.

Reservations for night parties at the Sprayground are available.

Cost is $125 from 7:15 - 9:15 p.m.

An attendant and canopies will be available.

Community Calendar For more information about the Sprayground and reservations, contact Jill Russell at city hall.

Paws for Carside Every Monday and Tuesday, May 26 – June 24, Applebee’s of Teays Valley will donate 10 percent of all carside sales to a local animal shelter. A purr-fect way to help out those furry friends.

Creekside in Hurricane upcoming events Creekside in Hurricane offers two events before the end of May: Thursday, May 29 – 8 p.m. Jeff Thomasson, Jazz Guitarist Saturday, May 31 – Others & Us, $3 Cover, Folk/Rock.

Community rummage, craft, hamburger & hot dog sale Boy Scout Troop 36 and Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 2438 US Rt. 60, Hurricane, will hold a community rummage, craft, hamburger and hot dog sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 31.

Troop 36 will be accepting donations of gently used items Friday May 30 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Two vendor tent spots, size 9x18 are still available for $20 each. Set up Friday. Scouts will be camping on-site. Vendors include a wreath maker, quilter, perennial flowers, rhubarb and more, pen maker and flashlight sets. Other spaces are open to the public to sell their goods. Troop 36 only asks for donations for these spots.

For information on donating or to reserve your spot, please call Steve Caldwell 304-562-9233 or Michele Woodall 304-638-9362.

Hurricane Redskins host Lift-a-thon The Hurricane Redskins will host their annual fundraiser Lifta-thon at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 31.

Each Hurricane football player will attempt to Max-Out, lifting the most he can, on the bench press. Players are asked to have sponsors for their lift, either by the pound or a flat donation.

During the fundraiser, concessions and raffle prizes will be available. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Head Coach Jeremy Taylor at 304389-8252, or your favorite Redskin player.

Kids day out/fishing derby Activities begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 31 at Valley Park pond, Hurricane. Registration 8:30 a.m. at the large shelter. The event is free and prizes will be awarded.

Call 304-562-0518 Ext. 10 or 11 for information.

High school graduation dates The graduation dates for Putnam County Schools are set.

Poca High School will have its graduation from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1 at the Municipal Auditorium in Charleston.

Buffalo High School will have its graduation from 7 to 9 p.m.

Monday, June 2 at the school.

Hurricane High School will have its graduation from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 at the Charleston Civic Center.

Winfield High School will have its graduation from 7 to 9 p.m.

Thursday, June 5 at the Municipal Auditorium in Charleston.

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will have its graduation 8 p.m.

Friday, May 23 at the church sanctuary.

Calvary Baptist Academy will have its graduation 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31 at Calvary Baptist Church.

Putnam County Schools developmental screening Putnam County Schools developmental screenings will be held Friday, June 6 at the Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Teays Valley Road.

Children ages 2-1/2 to 4 years old will be screened for speech/language, hearing, vision, motor skills, social skills, self-help and cognition. Call 304-586-0500 Ext. 1154, to schedule an appointment.

Al-Anon meetings Teays Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. every Friday at St. John's United Methodist Church, Scott Depot, across from Fruth Pharmacy. Use church's rear entrance.

The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems.

Arts in Action takes stage in Charleston A total of 190 students from Arts in Action, a Putnam-County based performing arts academy will delight show goers with excellent displays of visual art, dramatic theater interpretations, and dance performances at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Doors open at 1 p.m. for the art display in the Grand Lobby.

Landau Eugene Murphy to perform Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., the Sinatra-singing Season 6 winner of NBC Television’s America’s Got Talent, will appear in concert at 7 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 26 at the Barboursville Park Amphitheater. Murphy will be accompanied by members of his own Big Band touring group.

General admission tickets are $20 in advance and $30 on the day of show. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs or blankets. A limited number of patron tickets are available for $50; these tickets are for priority seating and include a chair.

Tickets may be purchased at any First Sentry Bank location, Barboursville City Hall, and at all locations of First State Bank.

Gates open at 6 for the 7 p.m. show.

The opening act will be Barboursville's own heralded singer Emily Kinner with her band The Fringe.

The Barboursville Park Amphitheater is a state-of-the-art facility that can accommodate several thousand people in a lovely hillside environment. It has been the site of many community

Landau Eugene Murphy will appear in concert on Memorial Day, May 26 at the Barboursville Park Amphitheater. concerts and most recently hosted veteran entertainer Lee Greenwood, who performed for the 200th Anniversary of the founding of Barboursville. There is ample parking and a pristine setting for all guests.

Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. thrilled fans of NBC television’s hit series America’s Got Talent as the dreadlocked crooner that won America’s hearts, walking away

with the largest number of winning votes in the history of the series. Murphy’s classic crooning and smooth style has spread well beyond AGT audiences worldwide. From headlining Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater and all points in between, Landau has performed across the country and internationally, having toured China with fellow AGT winner Michael Grimm and performed for U.S. troops stationed in Europe.

Murphy’s first Columbia Records album, “That’s Life,” produced by Grammy winner Steve Tyrell, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard jazz charts in 2011. He released his follow-up holiday album “Christmas Made for Two” in 2013, featuring Christmas classics, new sounds of the season, and a special guest cameo from Glenn Leonard, former lead singer of the Temptations, on their soulful duet of “Silent Night.” Landau’s autobiography published by Headline Books titled “Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. – From Washing Cars to Hollywood Star” spent several weeks in the

top spot of Amazon’s Jazz Books chart late last year.

Murphy’s third album, recorded at the famed Capitol Records Studio “B” in Hollywood, is slated for release later this year.

Tickets are $15 and are on sale at the Clay Center box office.

Basketball camps planned Sports City U Basketball Academy has set several basketball camps for this summer. They include: THE Camp: June 23-27; Shot Doctor Rapid Fire Camp: July 1-3; Boys Old School Camp: July 7-10; Lady Hoops Camp: July 14-17; Kinder-Hoops Camp: July 21-23; Shot Doctor Rapid Fire Camp 2: July 28-30.

To sign up call 304-562-2424 or email scuhoops@suddenlinkmail.com.

Swim Lessons – Wave Pool/County Pool Swim lessons will be held at the Valley Park (Wave Pool) in Hurricane and County Park Pool in Eleanor. Classes are Monday thru Thursday with Friday as make-up day.

Morning class June 16-26, 9 a.m. or 10 a.m.

Evening class July 7-17, 7:15 – 8:15 p.m.

Morning class July 28 – Aug., 9 a.m. or 10 a.m.

For information or to register for the Wave Pool lessons call the Park office at 304-562-0518 Ext. 10 or 11 or Wave Pool at 304-5622355.

To register for the County Park Pool call 304-586-3539 or the Town of Eleanor at 304-586-2319.

Memorial Day Observances Memorial Day celebration Local VFW and American Legion posts will host a ceremony at the War Memorial in Winfield, May 26 at 11 a.m.

Candlelight ceremony in Eleanor A candlelight ceremony, in honor of Memorial Day, will be held at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 24 at Beech Grove Cemetery.

May Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL

Pat Townsend Shelby Turley Dan Wallace Teddy Wallace Windell Wallace Katheryn White Ella Wilson Kay Wilmoth Lewellyn Wilkinson Shirley Wray Zachery Black Verna Smith Alexander Bailey Ethan Bailey Bea Shumaker Carolyn Smith Joyce Jimison Jean Morris Susan Maslowski Laura Moul

If you - or someone you know will be celebratrating a birthday in the coming months...

Call 304-743-6731 and give us their name - OR just email the information to trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com

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CAREERS FROM PAGE 1 400 and 1600 at Wesleyan, where he plans to also compete for the cross country team.

A recent visit to campus convinced Robinson that Wesleyan was for him. He was impressed by the support the track team showed for each other during a meet.

"At the end, the throwers were still out there and the entire team stayed to watch," he said. "That gave me a sense that everybody cares about each other."

Robinson was feeling the love at his ceremony, too, as his parents David and Michelle joined Buffalo track coach Richie Wyant as he signed his official NCAA letter of intent.

"For four years he's been right in the middle of everything that's gone on with our team," Wyant said of Robinson. "He's steady, even-keeled...it's nice to have kids like Isaiah. You tell him what to do and he goes and does it.

"Every day at practice he does what he's supposed to do, then he comes back the next day and does it again. You never have to worry about too much drama."

Wyant first saw Robinson run his signature race, the 800, in eighth grade. By that time, his future star was already showing the talent that would allow him to develop into one of the state's elite prep athletes.

Robinson finished second in the 800 at last year's state meet.

He said his focus during recent workouts has been on getting faster during the all-important backstretch.

"The first 600 (meters) is mostly technique," he said. "You try to separate yourself there, but everybody can run that part. It's the last 200 that gets you. The last 200 is about who wants it most."

Garrison's specialty is much shorter than Robinson's, although it involves a little more elevation. He finished seventh in the 110 hurdles at the 2013 state meet, so he'll be motivated to improve upon that performance at Laidley Field this weekend.

To hear Wyant tell it, Garrison's a great bet to do so, in part because of his impressive self-motivation.

"Gabe's done exactly what I've expected him to do," Wyant said.

"He's gotten better every year. He and Isaiah are really happy-golucky guys. I'm just proud of them. I'm glad they're having such success at the ends of their (high school) careers."

Garrison elected to enroll at Wesleyan for a one major reason, beyond the fact he qualifies for academic scholarships offered by the school.

"It's a great place to run," said Garrison of Wesleyan, which just claimed the first-ever Mountain East Conference championship after dominating the defunct WVIAC. "A few guys I've run with have gone up there."

Buffalo finished second in its region as a team, behind defending Class A state champion Doddridge County and just ahead of 2013 runner-up Williamstown.

Wyant said taking home the title would be difficult, but not impossible.

"I've known this group was going to be special from the start," he said.

Beginnings aside, Robinson and Garrison are looking to making the finish to their Buffalo tenures memorable before moving on to the next level.

"We're excited about states," Garrison said. "Definitely."

Buffalo Elementary selected for Toyota bornlearning Academies Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced Highlawn Elementary in Cabell County, Buffalo Elementary in Putnam County and East Lynn Elementary School in Wayne County have been selected to pilot Toyota bornlearning Academies this fall. The pilot program will focus on supporting early childhood learning opportunities in West Virginia.

"Improving educational programs and increasing educational opportunities for our children and their families are essential to ensuring our state's continued growth and success," Gov. Tomblin said. "This collaborative approach to early childhood development will meet a critical need in our communities. The bornlearning Academy program engages parents and gives them the resources they need to turn everyday moments they share with their child into learning opportunities to prepare their children for future academic successes."

The Toyota bornlearning Academies program offers free schoolbased workshops that provide parents with the tools they need to help their children succeed in kindergarten and beyond. The Academy teaches parents and caregivers how to turn everyday moments into learning opportunities by offering them hands-on activities and strategies they can

Buffalo Elementary was selected to pilot Toyota bornlearning Academies® this fall. The pilot program will focus on supporting early childhood learning opportunities in West Virginia. use at home to maximize their child's early learning and development and support their child's future academic successes.

"We are committed to helping develop the workforce for the future, not just for Toyota but for all business and industry," said Millie Marshall, President, Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia. "Research has shown that setting that future worker on the path to success really begins at birth and with directed parent education. TMMWV is proud to make this investment, through Toyota bornlearning Academies, in the future of our company and in the future of the state."

The pilot program also creates

a strong connection between home and school. Because the program is delivered through school-based workshops, parents and children have the opportunity to build a level of comfort when it comes to transitioning to a classroom setting. It also allows educators and school administrators to get to know each child and their needs - ultimately leading to a long-standing and positive parent-teacher relationship.

The Toyota bornlearning Academies program was first launched in Kentucky in 2012. In the upcoming school year, Toyota will continue to expand the program in states where it operates manufacturing plants.

School board approves $114M budget

By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

The Putnam County school board unanimously approved a $114.8 million budget for the 2014-15 school year.

Superintendent Chuck Hatfield said the budget increase of $2.3 million is mostly due to the pay raise approved by the state. For the 2013-14 school year the county school budget was $112.5 million.

“A large part of the increase is due to the legislature passing pay raises for school employees,” he said noting the pay raise will go into effect on July 1. “That is our largest ticket item in the budget.”

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raises for student support personnel, a category that includes counselors and nurses, and professional educators, a group including teachers and principals.

Service personnel, who include secretaries and maintenance workers, will see a 2 percent increase to their annual base salary and an extra $12 in their monthly paychecks for state equity pay.

President William Legg opened the board of education meeting with a public hearing on the budget.

“The budget was put out for review,” he said. “I don’t think we ever had anyone show up at the budget hearings.”

The board published the budget in The Putnam Standard the past two weeks in the legal section. It also made the budget

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Hatfield said the school district has money to offset the increased budget as a result of more tax revenue from higher property taxes.

In addition, the state is contributing about $1.1 million more to fund the approved pay increase.

The proposed 2014-15 budget also has a lower capital project spending, which is separate from the general fund, from $1.1 million to less than $800,000.

During Monday’s meeting the board unanimously fired Christina Hinkle without discussion.

The agenda called for an executive session but the board chose not to exercise the option.

After the meeting Hatfield said the reason for the termination was “insubordination.” Hinkle worked with the Licensed Practical Nursing program at the Putnam Career and Technical Center.

The next board meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 2, followed by a reception for retirees at 6 p.m.

The board made the change to accommodate Buffalo High School’s graduation.

All meetings are open to the public.

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Grant will provide Wave Pool aims to draw crowds water to North Putnam

By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

Commissioners hope that a grant to deliver drinking water to 42 customers in northern Putnam County is successful.

It will be the fourth time the county has submitted a Small Cities Block Grant for the Manila Ridge project, said Terry Martin of the Regional Intergovernmental Council. The total project cost is $1.7 million. Of that amount the county is requesting $1.35 million from the West Virginia Development Office.

The water line extension project is the second of a three phase project. The county has already spent $400,000 on the development of engineering designs for the multiphase project.

“We lowered the estimate from last year because we changed the pipe from ductile iron to plastic as approved by the water company,” Martin said. “If you remember from our meeting with the development office they aren’t funding any more $1.5 million project. So our request is down to $1.35 million.”

West Virginia American Water Company has made a commitment of $147,000 to the project.

Martin said if needed the project can be pared down more by taking out some of the small water line extensions.

“If we need to we can get the total project down to $1.4 million which would lower the amount requested from the state to $1.123 million,” he said noting the reduced amount would only serve 34 customers.

Martin said that the Putnam County project may be ahead of other grant applications because the project is “shovel ready.”

“You are already fully designed,” he said. “We are ready to

go right now. We want to make sure that we push it across.”

He also said the final cost of the project may be less when it is put out to bid.

“You might be able to afford all 42 customers even at the lower amount,” he said.

The first phase of Manila Ridge included 25 customers. Martin estimated that the final or third phase of the project’s cost was estimated at $2.5 million a couple years ago for roughly the same amount of customers.

“That would take us all the way to the Jackson County line,” he said.

President Steve Andes said commissioners would find out in December if the grant is funded.

In other business: * County Clerk Brian Wood asked commissioners to consider an increase in compensation of the ballot workers who work inside. Wood said that the group of workers put in more hours than some of the other ballot teams.

“They can’t leave until the job is done,” he said. “I’m not sure if it is something you can do but I’d like you to consider it.”

Commissioner Joe Haynes asked if there was precedence of other counties paying inside ballot workers more. Wood wasn’t sure.

Currently the poll workers receive $150 for work on election day plus $50 training stipend. The inside and outside ballot workers at the courthouse receive $100.

“I’d like to give the upstairs workers $150,” Wood said. “We have great and dedicated workers who do a wonderful job for us.” * A transportation meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. June 2 at the Putnam County Courthouse. * The next meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 27 at the Putnam County Courthouse.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Waves of Fun will make a splash this year during its opening at 11 a.m. Saturday.

New pumps that push largerthan-ever waves, newly-painted slides and new discounts will amp the Wave Pool.

The thrills of catching big waves; the peace from lying under the warm sun, and the joy on children's faces will paint the picture of a beach escape in Hurricane.

Putnam Parks and Recreation Director Scott Williamson believes Waves of Fun is set to have its greatest summer yet.

"We're hoping because of the long winter, we'll have an outstanding summer here," he said.

"As long as the weather cooperates, people will get out in the sun and come bust the Wave Pool wide open."

Williamson noted changes to the pool, aimed to provide a better experience for adults and children.

The first includes discounts offered to Putnam County residents and Hurricane residents. Every Monday, Putnam County residents get in for half price with proof of residency. Every Wednesday, Hurricane residents get in half price with proof of residency.

Every Sunday, church-goers get

Waves of Fun in Valley Park will open at 11 a.m. Saturday May 24. The pool has new pumps that push larger-than-ever waves and newly-painted slides. in for $1 off with their bulletin.

Guests can enjoy half-price admission after 4 p.m. daily. Also, special discounts are offered for children and seniors.

The Wave Pool now accepts credit and debit card payments for admission.

Another change is geared toward children. This summer, they will be able to enjoy a slide, just for them.

"We're trying different things to accommodate more people and give them better prices to make it more affordable and open to a larger audience," Williamson said. "We also want to give kids the opportunity to enjoy a slide of their own."

The parks director described

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Funk, Smith are Teays Valley Gamers of the Week Teays Physical Therapy Center Inc. is pleased to present this week’s Gamers of the Week awards to Christian Smith of Winfield High School and Allyson Funk of Winfield High School.

With the regional meet behind and the state meet fast approaching Winfield’s junior track and field athlete Smith is making his final preparations to achieve some pretty lofty goals.

“My goals for the regional meet were to win both the high jump and the long jump and finish top three in the pole vault,” Smith said.

Winfield coach Shawn Anderson is one of Smith’s biggest fans and has been very proud of the progress he’s made.

“His progression from freshman year up to now has been outstanding,” Anderson said. “He’s gotten taller over the past few years which has really helped his athleticism. He’s one of those guys that could probably be a decathlete because he excels in just about everything he does. He works hard at practice and really concentrates on all of his crafts.”

With the exception of the lucky ones with perfect genetics, progress doesn’t come without hard work and sacrifice and Smith is no exception to this law of nature.

“Our coaches really push us in our training, especially with our sprints and middle distance work,” Smith said. “With as many events as I have to work on I end up having to stay late after prac-

Teays Physical Therapy Center’s Colby Mozingo, DPT presents this week’s male Gamer award to Christian Smith of Winfield High School.

Teays Physical Therapy Center’s Christin Knell, MPT presents this week’s female Gamer award to Allyson Funk of Winfield High School.

tice to make sure I give ample time to each one.”

Smith was quick to give his teammates credit for his success explaining that without them pushing him, he might not be where he is today.

“Whenever you have to train hard it’s nice to have someone there suffering alongside you,” he said. “My teammates and I strengthen and push one another in practice to work as hard as possible.”

Balancing athletics and academics is one of the most daunting tasks today’s student-athletes can face. Smith obviously is doing a pretty good job with a 3.0 GPA on top of all the events in which he competes. Good time manage-

15 runs.

“The season overall was great,” Funk. “I am very proud of our team and especially how we pulled together in the sectionals. I loved being out in the field with my teammates.”

In the summer of 2013 Funk tore her ACL during travel softball. She spent most of her senior year rehabbing and strengthening to get back for Winfield’s season.

“It was a major setback for me and it was very difficult, but through it all it made me a much stronger person,” she said. “I do feel like I recovered fully going into the season thanks to Teays Physical Therapy Center and Potential PLUS.” Coach Chuck Slater said that Funk is a great defensive outfielder and hits the ball well.

“She was a little hesitant at the beginning of the season because of the ACL tear but quickly adjusted and continually improved as the season went,” Slater said.

“She is a very energetic and encouraging team leader and an extremely hard working individual which is why she was one of our two team captains this season.”

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“I enjoy doing anything I’m good at,” Christian said. “I will usually push myself harder in that event to get even better. I love running track to give glory to God but also I love how good it feels for hard work to pay off in the end with a win.”

The Winfield softball team ended its season in dramatic fashion in sectionals against Point Pleasant. After losing the first game 1-0 the Generals came back to win the second 3-2 to force a tiebreaker game.

In game three the Generals were down by seven runs going into the seventh inning when they rallied to drive in six runs before falling 11-10. A stand out player, not only in the sectional games but all season, was senior captain Funk.

She batted .416 with an on base percentage of .583, and had two triples, a double and two singles with four RBIs in their sectional series. During the season Funk batted .360 with a .368 on base percentage, 31 hits, 12 RBIs and

support her over the years in softball but none more than her parents Michael and Kim Funk.

“My parents are my motivators,” she said. “They have instilled good morals in me and pushed me through everything I’ve done. Dad has helped me practice and has held my hand through the recruiting process.

Mom has been my biggest fan and took me to my first tryout.

“I really appreciate everything they have done for me and I can truly say that I would not be the person I am today without them.”

Funk is a member of the National Honor Society, Young Life, Broadcasting, S.A.D.D, Key Club, Student Council, Link Crew, Club 1:8 and the Quidditch team. She has a 3.75 GPA and will be attending West Virginia State University to play softball and study elementary education.

“I am very excited to start the next chapter in my life and am looking forward to all the workouts and playing with a new team,” she said.

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Thursday,May 22,2014 – Page 7

Buffalo baseball knocks off defending champs

By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

Confidence can be fickle, fluctuating by the day, hour or even minute in all but the most self-assured people.

The Buffalo baseball team has been both sides of the self-esteem spectrum this season, which has included winning streaks of four and seven games to counteract losing slides of three and five.

However, the Bison’s most recent trend is upward, and it’s happened at the perfect time of year.

Buffalo rebounded from an ugly opening loss to win the final two games of its best-of-three sectional matchup with Charleston Catholic, sending the defending Class A champions home while advancing to next week’s regional semifinal round.

“I’ve been telling the kids all season that I believe,” Buffalo coach Jimmy Tribble said. “It’s just been a matter of them believing in themselves.”

Buffalo clinched its first sectional title since 2008 with a 13-6

victory Friday on its home field, a convincing result keyed by Aaron Lewis’ 13-strikeout performance on the mound and 15 Bison hits.

But Thursday night’s Game 2 shouldn’t be easily forgotten, as Blake Caplinger tossed a one-hitter in a 2-1 win that kept Buffalo’s season alive. Caplinger fanned five, but his clutch outing was more about finesse than power.

“He was keeping (Catholic) off balance,” Tribble said. “They were getting the bat on the ball, but they weren’t hitting it hard. They were out on their front foot.”

Junior catcher John Fisher went 2 for 3 with both Buffalo RBIs in the season-saving triumph, delivering on his promise from the previous night, when the Bison committed three costly errors in an 8-4 loss.

“I can guarantee that we will come out (Thursday) wanting it,” Fisher said following Game 1. “We won’t give in and we will fight. We have to come out and play better.”

Senior center fielder Laythen Good thought the Bison re-

Bison pitcher Aaron Lewis waits for to get the ball back from catcher John Fisher (foreground). Lewis struck out 21 batters in 11 innings of work over the course of the sectional. sponded to the disappointment of Game 1 in a positive manner.

“We came out more determined and focused,” said Good, who leads off for the Bison and frequently pitches in relief, too.

“We weren’t ready to turn in our

jerseys just yet.”

That was quite obvious in Friday’s shellacking of Catholic, which finished its title defense season at 21-11. After falling behind 2-0 in the top of the first inning, Buffalo scored 11 runs in the next four frames to put the game out of reach.

“The whole team played angry in the last two games,” Tribble said. “When you’re mad, the other team better watch out. They stayed angry Friday and came out of the gates swinging.”

Nick Gunter delivered two doubles, a single and four RBIs in the Buffalo outburst, while Bradley Harris, Connor Fields and Brandon Buntura had two hits apiece.

The Bison finished with 30 hits in three games against Catholic pitching.

“Our batting improved dramatically,” Good said. “In the last game, our whole lineup was putting the bat on the ball.

“I was elated (after the game) because we did something that a lot of people didn’t think we could do. I was anxious to grab the sec-

tional championship plaque.”

One player who especially deserved to savor the moment was Lewis. The senior departed Game 1 after allowing four runs in three innings, but he used a good mix of speed and movement to overwhelm the Irish in Game 3.

“Aaron threw a dandy,” Tribble said. “He was throwing gas and his off-speed stuff was breaking nicely. It was pretty much the opposite of (Game 1). When Aaron is right, very few teams in Class A will beat him.”

Lewis will get the call on Tuesday, May 27 when Buffalo hosts Wahama in a regional semifinal game. Fisher said the Bison have come a long way from a 4-5 start to the season, but they’re not satisfied with only one signature postseason victory.

“We realized how good we could be,” he said. “We’ve been getting better and better. We’re a completely different team.

“If you saw where we started and where we are now, you’d be amazed.”

Bison softball blasts Wahama in regional semifinal

By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

Buffalo's quest for its fourth state softball championship in a row has reached the elimination stage, but the accompanying pressure doesn't seem to be adversely affecting the Bison so far.

A week after dispatching Charleston Catholic in two dominant sectional wins, Buffalo started the regional round with efficiency, downing Wahama 8-1 on May 15 to advance.

Buffalo, the second-ranked team in Class A according to the latest West Virginia Sportswriters Association poll, will travel to face Williamstown in a winner-takeall regional final May 22.

Bison senior Chelsey Parkins

got the call on her home pitching rubber against Wahama, striking out nine. She impressed just as much at the plate, where she blasted two home runs and collected five RBIs. Largely due to Parkins' allaround efforts, Buffalo (25-7) collected its 24th victory in its past 28 outings. The Bison led 3-0 after one inning and 5-0 after three, eventually finishing with seven hits and only one error to Wahama's five miscues.

"The girls continue to play well," Buffalo coach Darrell Moore said. "They're fielding good and hitting good."

Moore said Parkins didn't have her full arsenal under control, but she managed to overcome that and a wet pitching circle to limit

Noell Dingess connects on a pitch. The senior will travel with her teammates to face Williamstown on Thursday, May 22. (File photo.)

Wahama (14-16) to three hits.

"The footing was a bit of an issue, but she stayed with it," Moore said.

Buffalo senior center fielder Katie Higginbotham enjoyed a 2for-4 afternoon to power the attack from her usual leadoff spot.

The Bison have scored 28 runs in

their three postseason games, although the competition will stiffen from here on out.

No. 5 Williamstown, which downed Wirt County to advance, awaits with a spot in the state tournament at stake. The Yellow Jackets and Bison didn't play this season.

"I haven't seen them," Moore said. "We don't know quite what to expect."

Moore's team can know one thing for sure: they're the highestranked remaining squad in Class A, as No. 1 Wheeling Central lost to Magnolia last week.

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Hurricane, Winfield run wild at regional

By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

POINT PLEASANT – The weather was less than ideal for the Class AAA, Region 4 track meet, but that didn't seem to bother Hurricane and Winfield.

The Redskins and the Generals took first and second in the girls competition on a chilly, soggy evening, sending several individuals and relay teams to this weekend's state meet in Charleston.

It was a similar case on the boys side, as Winfield tied Huntington for the regional title Friday evening, with Hurricane coming in third.

"It was awesome," Hurricane coach Jason Henley said. "What can you say about the girls?

Everything that needed to happen, happened. And for the guys, I thought it was their best performance of the year. They came together and found positions."

Senior Tori Dent's two-win performance capped the regional victory for the Hurricane girls, who outpaced Winfield 157-152.

Dent blew away the field by 23 seconds in the 1600-meter run and also took first in the 800.

"I don't think I've reached my full potential yet," Dent said. "I really haven't had anyone push me all year except at the (Gazette Relays). I'm excited to be pushed at states."

In both Dent wins, teammates claimed the runner-up spots.

Sophomore Abbie Short was second in the 1600 but took the top

Ryan Daly, Evan Fairchild and Trenton Pongsugree (left to right) sprint in tandem in a qualifying heat for the 100-meter dash. spot in the 3200. Freshman Anna Gordon qualified for the state meet in the 800 and the 400; she finished third in the latter.

The good Hurricane results carried over into the relays, where the Redskins sent all five eligible teams to states. The hurdle relay quartet of Audrey Barber, Lauren London, Chloe Papa and Abby Watson earned a first-place finish.

"I'm just trying to get faster," Barber said when asked about her training at this time of the year.

Several athletes indicated the field events were more difficult in the intermittent rain, as excess water affected their footing.

Nonetheless, Hurricane junior Watson took first in shot put and third in discus, while senior Barber was tops in long jump. Lon-

don earned runner-up spots in long jump and pole vault.

For Winfield, junior Allie Perry was the regional pole vault champion and underclassmen Carly Hinkle and Hannah Cartwright went 1-2 in high jump.

Generals sophomore Mary Zulauf enjoyed an all-around productive meet, winning the 400-meter run and helping Winfield to victories in the 4x100 and 4x800 relays. Seniors Barkley Castro and Anika Shah contributed in two relay wins apiece, including a tandem effort in the 4x400.

"The regionals are always tough because you have to put your best foot forward," Winfield assistant coach Shawn Anderson said. "Hopefully we continue to do well at states."

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pole vault) and sophomore Christian Smith (second - long jump, second - high jump) excelled in field events, but it was more about track success for the Winfield boys.

The Generals' Eric Johns and Austin Mullins both assisted in second-place finishes in the 4x400 and 4x800 relays. Mullins, a senior, also earned second in the individual 400-meter run.

Anderson said cool conditions forced all athletes to make certain adjustments.

"You have to allow ample time for the warm-up," he said. "You keep your sweats on longer and try to stay warm any way you can."

Generals junior Bryce Humphreys assured he'd run in the 200-meter dash at states with a second-place time at Point Pleasant; Johns (800) and R.J. Weiford (1600) did likewise in the longer distances, taking at-large berths.

"We've done pretty well this year (in Class AAA) even though we only have about 800 students," said Winfield senior Nathan Machel. "There's strength in numbers, so it's tough."

Hurricane senior Garrett DeFries made his presence known in the field events, winning the long jump and high jump. The firstyear track athlete said the familiar environs of Charleston's Laidley Field will add to his comfort level at the state meet.

"For me, everything's new," DeFries said. "It's nice to go back to a place I've been before. I think the competition will help me jump higher and better."

The Hurricane 4x800 relay team of Jimmy Grant, Connor Fowler, Braden Stewart and Luke Miller reigned victorious at regionals, while Jake Henley also extended his season by a week with third-place finishes in the 1600- and 3200-meter runs.

All three classes will compete simultaneously in the state meet, which will take place Friday and Saturday.

"I like the atmosphere of it all," Ward said. "The state meet is

Hurricane sophomore Abbie Short heads toward the finish line in her victorious 1600-meter run at the Class AAA regionals. She also finished second in the 800 to teammate Tori Dent.

Winfield sophomore Rachel Sneeringer runs through the raindrops in the 100meter dash at Point Pleasant. huge and everyone comes out.

It's a big adrenaline rush."

Afterwards, coach Henley reinforced the importance of rest and avoiding needless distractions while preparing for the season's final event. At the same time, he spoke of staying relaxed when the big day arrives.

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Thursday,May 22,2014 – Page 9

Poca boys win fourth consecutive regional; Buffalo holds own against defending state champs

By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

CHARLESTON – It's often said that track and field season is all about peaking at the end. If that's the case, the Poca and Buffalo boys teams are in terrific shape.

Last week at Laidley Field, the Poca boys won their fourth consecutive regional title, while Buffalo put forth a strong showing of its own, finishing runner-up in a brutally tough region.

As for the Dots, who technically split the Class AA Region 4 trophy with Herbert Hoover, their dominance in the field events was decisive. Poca earned 68 of its 113 points in the discus, shot put and long jump.

"We are all blessed with talent," said senior A.J. Keyes, who led a Poca sweep of the top three spots in the long jump. "Our team has the ability to work together and work hard."

After Keyes' winning leap of 19 feet, 11 inches, juniors Hayden Webb and Hank Larch nabbed the next two positions. That trio, plus junior Trevor Landers, teamed up to take first in the 4x100 relay; they placed third in the 4x400 alongside William Just.

Keyes also posted a qualifying time for this weekend's state meet in the 100-meter dash, taking third. The top three finishers in every regional event earned an automatic state berth; all three classes will compete Friday and Saturday at Laidley Field.

In addition to their relay successes, Landers (110 meters) and Just (300) qualified for individual hurdle events.

"As a team I definitely say we have what it takes to place in a few events at states," Keyes said.

"Whatever the outcome, I thank God for giving me the privilege of being part of such a great team."

The 4x200 squad of Webb, Larch, Landers and Just will compete this weekend, too, but the Dots will also feature a formidable trio of throwers. Junior Christian Buckley leads that group, as he once again reigned supreme in discus and shot put by healthy margins.

Freshman Chase Dotson and senior Corey McClure impressed in those events as well. Dotson took second in shot put, while McClure was runner-up in discus.

Keyes said good relationships with coaches help the Dots keep their technique honed.

"When we don't think we are performing at our best, whether it's throwing or jumping, we just talk to one of our coaches," he said. "They help us make sure we get everything down."

The Buffalo boys didn't take a trophy home, but they felt no shame in finishing second in what coach Richie Wyant called "probably the deepest region in the state."

Not only did Buffalo have to contend with 2013 state champion Doddridge County, it also barely held off Williamstown for second. The top three in the regional meet mirrored the top three in Class A, according to runwv.com.

"Our region could go 1-2-3 in state," senior Gabe Garrison said.

"That's intense. I feel like we can give Doddridge a run for their money."

For that to happen, Garrison needs to replicate his results at the regional, where he won the 110-meter hurdles and led off a victorious effort for the Buffalo hurdle relay team. Jordan Tucker earned a pair of region titles all by himself, sweeping the 100- and 200-meter dashes.

Fellow Bison senior Cody Sheppard took first in the 300-meter

Buffalo's Hayden Harrison (yellow shirt) tries to hold off Doddridge County's Hunter Riffle in the 3200-meter run during the regionals at Laidley Field. Harrison finished second in this event and won the 1600. hurdles, joining Hayden Harrison (1600-meter run), Isaiah Robinson (800) as individual winners at Laidley.

"If we perform as well at states as we did at regionals, that would be all I could ask," Wyant said.

"Doddridge would have to make a mistake for us to catch them, but we can't mess up the things we do well, either. If we do, we'll get passed."

Robinson, who also qualified for states in the 1600 along with teammate Conner Lamb, said he hopes Buffalo can produce a few more points in that event at the state meet, plus improve on their relay times.

"It's about fine-tuning this week," said Robinson, a recent signee to the West Virginia Wesleyan track team. "We're trying to get a little bit faster and stronger."

While the boys squad is harboring title aspirations, four members of the Buffalo girls team will be gunning for glory at states: Kayla Wilbond, Lasaia Gritt, Rachel Martin and Brianne Cantley qualified with third-place performances in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays.

Cantley will run a third race at the state meet, the individual 100-meter dash. The junior earned her spot by finishing third at regionals.

Poca's Corey McClure eyes his target before throwing the shot put. The senior took fourth in the event to go with a runner-up finish to teammate Christian Buckley in discus.

Buffalo freshman Ally Wagner follows through on a discus throw at the Class A regional meet. She placed seventh, just missing a berth in the state meet.

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Winfield’s baseball season comes to an end

By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

POINT PLEASANT – After splitting their first two games at Point Pleasant in a Class AAA sectional battle, the Winfield baseball team knew its season would boil down to one key contest.

Just as they had all season, the Generals showed great promise in the decisive Game 3, scoring three runs in the first inning to put Point Pleasant in a compromising position.

Unfortunately, Winfield continued another habit it had picked up this spring: surrendering late leads. With its season on the line, Point Pleasant scored nine runs in the final two innings to capture an 11-3 victory and advance to the regional round.

"If a team rips the heck out of you, you can live with it because you were never in it," Winfield coach Will Isaacs said. “The synopsis of the season was today.

They made the plays and we didn't.”

The Generals finished their year at 10-21, with seven of those losses coming in games they led entering their opponent's final at-bat. That wasn't quite the case Saturday, as Point Pleasant (17-

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10) jumped in front with six runs in the top of the sixth, but the feeling was eerily similar nonetheless.

"We let a lot of games get away from us this year," said senior catcher Jordan Clark, who had two of Winfield's five hits in the final game of his high school career. "We beat ourselves a lot, and we didn't make the plays we

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Although Point Pleasant pounded out 13 hits, Winfield mistakes got the ball rolling in favor of the sectional hosts. A two-out throwing error in the fourth opened the door for the Knights' two-run rally, which cut the Generals' advantage to 3-2.

Trevor Porter lined a two-run single in the sixth to put Point Pleasant on top by a run, then another error hurt Winfield as the Knights got two more run-scoring hits and a wild pitch. The Generals finished the inning behind 83.

"Not saying (Point Pleasant) wouldn't have won the game, but those types of things create swings in momentum," Isaacs said. "If you don't take the outs you can get against a good team, those things compound over the course of a game. It's tough to win in those situations."

Costly defensive missteps defined the best-of-three series, with Winfield allowing five unearned runs in an 8-6 loss May 14 and Point Pleasant returning the favor the next night as the Generals stayed alive with a 12-2 triumph.

Junior Bear Bellomy had four hits and five RBIs in the first two

Winfield sophomore Casey Frye follows through on a warm-up pitch as junior Bear Bellomy looks on. Both took the mound in relief in the Generals' final game of the season against Point Pleasant. games of the series, including a home run in Game 2. Bryan Bosley, Derek Whiteside, Casey Frye, Anthony Imperial and Clark each had multi-hit games over that span, too.

"We took advantage of them on Thursday and they did it to us today,” Isaacs said. “It's frustrating, but you get ready for next year. We'll start lifting and working to get better.”

Winfield appeared primed to put off next year in the first inning of Game 3, as junior Bosley singled home the opening run and freshman Tate Hancock added two more with a hard hit of his own.

"We came in and tried to attack the ball early and get some runs on the board," said Bellomy, who began the game at third base and relieved starting pitcher Brett Adkins in the sixth.

Despite not registering any strikeouts, Adkins avoided trouble through the first three innings and kept the Generals ahead through five. Back-to-back Point Pleasant hits ended the senior's day, with Bellomy and Frye later taking the mound to finish the game.

Although Point Pleasant had

just eight baserunners in the opening five innings, 12 of its final 16 batters reached.

"Once the game got a little out of hand, I think we lost confidence in ourselves," Bellomy said. "It just didn't go our way. It was tough, but we kept trying to fight. We did everything we possibly could."

Point Pleasant starter Evan Potter did his part in ensuring Winfield couldn't rally.

The right-hander retired the last 10 Generals hitters in order, including seven strikeouts. Potter punched out a total of 11 in a complete-game victory.

"We didn't hit well enough, but (Potter) threw well," Clark said.

"He got ahead in the count early and came back with his curveball."

Clark will play American Legion ball with Winfield teammate Brandon Wright this summer before heading to Concord University in the fall. He reflected on his final afternoon in Winfield green, along with fellow seniors Adkins, Wright, Whiteside and Tanner Bailey.

"I've been playing with some of these guys since Little League," he said. "It's sad. I love this team."

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Marie Mick and Eugene Hall look at the city of Winfield’s master plan for its park along the river. Council paid Michael Baker $5,000 to create a design for the park as well as an estimated budget. The city will use the master plan when it submits application for grant funding.

constructed its store and gas station,” said Joe McDonie, president and CEO of Rock Branch Community Bank. “We looked at demographics as well as the market area. We thought this was a good area for our first branch.”

McDonie said the bank strategically chose the 4344 Teays Valley Road location.

“Putnam County is still growing and this area needed a community bank,” he said. “We looked at the market and didn’t believe this location was saturated. We are far enough removed from the other interchange where there is already

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Thursday,May 22,2014 – Page 11

Christian's Sports Beat: A million dollar movie

By: Christian Deiss

Now playing in local theaters is the movie “Million Dollar Arm,” based on a true story about two young athletes from India getting a chance to play baseball professionally in the United States. The two athletes were chosen for the opportunity by winning a reality show in their home country that was the same name as the movie.

The athletes were Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel, who both participated in track and field while growing up in Lucknow, India, and won the opportunity for the major-league tryout by defeating 18 other finalists who were cho-

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sen from 38,000 Indian natives.

The reality show was the idea of Los Angeles sports agent J.B. Bernstein, owner of Seven Figure Management, who was in search of major league talent in India.

I watched the movie on its opening night with my dad and two of our friends, Max Baylous, a Putnam County Little Leaguer and his dad. I really enjoyed the story behind the movie and how the two young players went through the process of getting a major league tryout without even knowing how to play baseball before participating in the reality show.

Both players, after training with University of Southern California baseball pitching coach Tom House, a former major leaguer himself, for nearly a year had a tryout in front of majorleague scouts on a put-together batting cage in a shopping center parking lot. That tryout was not very successful but the second one was better and both players received contract offers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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I asked Max if seeing a movie like this one helped with his dreams of someday playing in the major leagues, “It really helps a lot, because it shows you can just about accomplish anything if you know it’s not always about just business, but about having fun at what you are doing and in the end, it’s just about playing baseball.” In the movie, the two players got caught up in the business side of the sport and didn’t succeed until they started having fun again.

The left-handed Singh played two seasons in 2011 and 2012 for the West Virginia Power, pitching in a career-high 39 games, throwing 72 innings, going 3-1 and striking out 65 batters for the Power in his second season. In an interview Singh did with Power broadcaster Adam Marco in 2012, he said things got easier. “I have better control of my pitches this season, I can go in and out with the ball which has helped me get batters out.” Singh, who possesses a 90-plus mile per hour fastball, is currently still in the Pi-

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Rinku Singh as a member of the 2012 West Virginia Power. rates system after an injury-filled 2013 season.

Being the Power’s broadcaster, Marco got to become friends with Singh and told me it was fun to watch him grow up as a ballplayer. “Rinku is one of the most unique stories I have come across in baseball so far. It was interesting to watch that development in person, both on the field and off. It was like watching a child learn to walk. The fact that he blossomed into a reliable bullpen arm while he was here was exciting.”

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Leaps Masks Mists Motions Mouths Noses Notes Notion Nylon Olive Outer Ovens Pence Persuaded Pines Prism Queue Saves Simply

For Patel, the story has been a little different as he was released by the Pirates organization in 2010 after actually picking up a victory as a professional in August 2009.

Patel moved back to his home country where he helped his village young men prepare for the second season of “Million Dollar Arm.” So if you are a baseball fan and looking for a good movie to go see right now I suggest giving this million-dollar movie a try. It’s a perfect game.

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Page 12 –Thursday, May 22, 2014 ROSE MARIE BARNETT EZRA EUGENE BOEHM BRUCE S. BRITT ROBERT ALLEN "BOB" CUNNINGHAM BETTY JANE SMITH DOSS IRENE DUNCAN JOHN "PONDLE" DUANE ELLIS MARGUERITE E. CLENDENIN HARRISON PEGGY RUTH HEDRICK JAMES W. NELSON EVAN DEAN SOVINE PAUL BENJAMIN ZINK ROSE MARIE BARNETT Mrs. Rose Marie Barnett, 50, of Winfield, passed away May 9, 2014.

Rose was a member of New Vision Church of God, Eleanor.

Survivors include her mother, Ida Barnett of Dunbar; children, Lindsey Marie and Amanda Lee Barnett of Dunbar; brothers, Andy and Roy Barnett of Dunbar; and nephews, Adam and Shawn Barnett of Dunbar.

Services were held May 15 at Gatens-Harding Chapel with Pastor Leonard May officiating. Burial was at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Barnett family. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

EZRA EUGENE BOEHM Ezra Eugene Boehm, better known as "Ezy" passed away May 13, 2014.

Ezra was born July 19, 1929, to Gilmer and Jane Boehm, in Monclo. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

After graduating from Van High School, Ezra worked in Detroit for Chrysler Corporation. During this time he received his call to service and served his country as battalion communications sergeant in Korea. After returning from the war, Ezra returned to West Virginia, entering Morris Harvey College. Upon graduating, he began working in the insurance business. He began and developed the Boehm-Valley Insurance Agency.

Ezra was a member of First Baptist Church of Hurricane for 47 years and was a longstanding member of the Gideons.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Greta Jean Boehm; daughter, Cynthia (Dwane) Porter, of Parkersburg; son, Randall (Nikki) Boehm, of Virginia Beach, Va.; son, Douglas (Kellie) Boehm, of Hurricane; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three brothers and sisters-in-law.

Services were held May16 at the First Baptist Church, Hurricane, with Dr. James Lutz officiating. Donations may be sent to Hubbard Hospice House West, 4605 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV 25309 or First Baptist Church of Hurricane, 2635 Main St., Hurricane, WV 25526.

Allen Funeral Home, Hurri-

cane, was in charge of arrangements.

Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

BRUCE S. BRITT Bruce S. Britt, 61, of Scott Depot, passed away May 16, 2014. Born Jan. 18, 1953 in Charleston, he is the son of the late George Keith and Helen Louise Sparks Britt.

Bruce was a retired lab technician with Bayer Crop Science, South Charleston. He attended Southeast Church of the Nazarene, Kanawha City. An avid outdoorsman, Bruce enjoyed hunting, camping, biking the Greenbrier Trail as well as kayaking. An avid runner, he participated in many local races competing recently in the Dog Jog at the Hurricane City Park. He enjoyed WVU sports and spending time with family and grandchildren. He and Kathy especially enjoyed traveling to Fripp Island.

Survivors include his children, Amy Britt of Denver, Colo., Jeff (Candace) Britt of Charleston, Tracy (Charles) Belcher of Charleston; his sister, Bev Britt Henley (Steve) of Scott Depot; grandchildren, Hayley and Jace Britt, Kennedy Belcher; and his beloved, Kathy Lytton of Scott Depot; as well as many nieces and nephews; and his dogs, Scooter and Lacy.

Services were held May 20 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with the Rev. Ollie Parsons officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane assisted the Britt family. You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies.

ROBERT ALLEN "BOB" CUNNINGHAM Robert Allen "Bob" Cunningham, 63, of Winfield, passed away May 12, 2014, at CAMC Teays Valley.

He was a Christian and a member of the Nitro High School, class of 1969. He was employed for several years by Monsanto-Flexsys.

Born Jan. 24, 1951, in Charleston he was the son of Betty L. Ash Cunningham and the late Kenneth C. Cunningham. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Cunningham.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his loving wife of 28 years, Kathy Pointer Cunningham; his children, Robert Allen (Chrissy) Cunningham II of Point Pleasant, Kevin A. Cunningham of Winfield, Matthew Lovejoy of Huntington and Melissa Lovejoy of Winfield; three granddaughters he was raising as his own, Alliayah Lovejoy, Natalie Lovejoy and Katelyn Lovejoy, all of Winfield; a brother, David Lee (Ginny) Cunningham of Leon; grandchildren, Robert Allen Cunningham III, Aiden Lovejoy and Audri Lovejoy Standish; several nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Memorial donations may be

Obituaries made to the Putnam County Animal Shelter, 12908 Charleston Road, Red House, WV 25168.

Services were held May 16 at Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel with Pastor Jon Pinsin officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor, was in charge of arrangements.

BETTY JANE SMITH DOSS Betty Jane Smith Doss, 83, of Scott Depot, passed away May 9, 2014, at CAMC- Memorial Division following a short illness.

Born Aug. 13, 1930 in Black Betsy, she was the daughter of the late Jay Dee and Annie Tucker Smith. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, James and Robert Smith and her son-in-law, Dwight David Childers.

Betty was a 60 year member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Hurricane, where she was involved in the Mission Circle and was a graduate of Poca High School.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, John R. Doss; daughter, Deborah J. Childers of Scott Depot; sisters, Dorothy Dean of Florida and Janet Martin of Nitro; grandchildren, Chris, Ryan and Brandon Childers, Andrea Deel; and nine great-grandchildren.

Services were held May 13 in the Historic Sanctuary of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Hurricane with Pastor Ron McClung and Dr. John D. Smith officiating.

Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the Doss family.

IRENE DUNCAN Irene Duncan, 98, of Paden City, WV passed away May 9, 2014 at Wetzel County Hospital.

Irene was born in Putnam County, WV April 13, 1916. She was the daughter of George and Laura Roush.

Irene was a homemaker and was very involved in supporting women's right to vote and assisted at the local poll booths for many years. She was dedicated to her Nazarene Church family and touched many lives throughout her journey.

In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew "Jack" Duncan in 1999, her son, Larry Austin Duncan and 10 siblings.

Survivors include her daughter, Lyda E. Virden; a sister, six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and 10 great-greatgrandchildren.

Services were held May 12 at the Paden City Church of the Nazarene.

Irene would want donations sent to the Paden City Church of the Nazarene, 104 S. 5th Avenue, Paden City, WV 26159.

JOHN "PONDLE" DUANE ELLIS John "Pondle" Duane Ellis, 52, of Hurricane, passed away May

The Putnam Standard 12, 2014, at Teays Center after a short illness.

He was retired from Greif Industries in Hurricane and a graduate of Hurricane High School, class of 1980.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Betty Ellis; sister, Patsy Ammascato; and brother, Brad Ellis.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Denise; daughter, Johnna Ellis; son, Jake Ellis, all of Hurricane; brothers, Bobby Ellis and Brian Ellis, Roy Gibson, Murphy Goff and Randy Goff; sisters, Phyllis Bays and Donna Drewery, all of Hurricane; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be planned at a later date.

MARGUERITE E. CLENDENIN HARRISON Mrs. Marguerite E. Clendenin Harrison, 92, of Eleanor, passed away May 12, 2014, at home.

She was the retired owner/operator of Marguerite's Beauty Shop in Eleanor and an avid gardener.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Gordon Harrison; parents, Herb and Minnie Clendenin; and sisters and brothers, Mildred Fisher, Maurine French, Denver Clendenin, Mamie Witt and Dewayne Clendenin.

Survivors include her sister, Mavis (Robert) Kelly, of Winfield; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.

Services were held May 15 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Paul Browning officiating. Entombment was in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Harrison family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

PEGGY RUTH HEDRICK Peggy Ruth Hedrick, 69, of Scott Depot, passed away at Teays Valley Center.

Peggy was born Oct. 24, 1944 at Stevens Clinic in Welch. She was a devout Christian and was a member of Teays Valley Presbyterian Church and formerly Cedar Grove Baptist Church.

Peggy was a homemaker, mother, Girl Scout Leader and a graduate of WVIT. Preceding her in death are her parents, Letcher and Beulah Champ and brother, Stephen.

Survivors include the father of her children, Emmett Hedrick of Charleston; daughters, Frances (Jim) Tolley of Hurricane, Annette (Tim) Ellis of Louisville, Ky.; son, Steven (Lana) Hedrick of Scott Depot; seven grandchildren who were adored by her, Ken (Tabitha) and Sarah Tolley; Thomas, Joseph and Andrew Ellis; Eli and Grant Hedrick; sister, Janet Pendergrass of Elkview; and brothers, Frank (Vicki) of Brandon Fla. and Jack of Oak Hill.

Peggy's body has been donated per her request to Marshall University School of Medicine and

will be cremated at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Hurricane High School Back Pack Buddies (a service which sends food home on the weekends for children who need the provision) or Teays Valley Presbyterian Church.

JAMES W. NELSON Mr. James W. Nelson, 80, of Bancroft, passed away May 12, 2014, at home.

Mr. Nelson is retired from TriState Roofing and a member of Roofers Local No. 185.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Helena D. Nelson.

Survivors include his three children, Rocky Nelson of Poca, Claudette Haverland of Hometown and Devona Buzzard of Seth; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Services were held May 16 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeff Arthur officiating. Burial was in Showen Cemetery, Bancroft. GatensHarding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Nelson family.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

EVAN DEAN SOVINE Evan Dean Sovine, 22, passed away May 10, 2014.

He was a 2010 graduate of Winfield High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration this past semester at Marshall University.

He was passionate about politics and loved movies.

Survivors include his parents, Kenneth and Brenda Sovine of Winfield; sister, Raeanne Elizabeth Sovine of Winfield; maternal grandfather, Clifford Brown of St. Albans; and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Services were held May 15 at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Campbell officiating. Honoring Evan's request, he was cremated. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, assisted the Sovine family. Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.co m to share memories or to express condolences.

PAUL BENJAMIN ZINK Mr. Paul Benjamin Zink, 78 of Poca passed away May 14, 2014 at home.

Paul is retired from McNeil Fence Company.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Bonnie June Zink.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Irene Schoolcraft Zink; children Darren Zink, Johnny Zink, James Zink, Carl Schoolcraft, Debra Mercado, Sherry Caruthers and Debbie Suttle; sisters Betty Williams, Lorene Tate, Elizabeth Johnson and Margaret Craft; brother Junior Landers and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services were held May 17 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home with Pastor Bron Walker officiating. Entombment was in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens.

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M.C. Tariff Form No. 8-A (M.C. Tariff Rule No. 19)

NOTICE is hereby given that C&H Company, a motor carrier and public utility, has, on May 9, 2014 filed with the PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA an application containing increased rates and charges for furnishing taxicab service to customers in the Counties of Kanawha, Putnam and Fayette.

The proposed increased rates and charges will produce approximately $513,204 annually in additional revenue, an increase of 29.75%. The carrier’s present authorized rates and its proposed rates are as follows: PRESENT AUTHORIZED RATES $2.00 for the first 3/10 mile or any part thereof $0.17 for each 1/10 mile thereafter $0.35 per minute waiting time For all vehicles approved by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources for use in Specialized Multi-Passenger Van Service, the following rates shall apply: (a) Medicaid reimbursement rate:

$50.00 Event Rate per hour $10.00 Snow Rate per Trip $30.00 Tier 1 Service Rate Or $10.00 per flag drop and $0.20 per 1/10 mile $10.00 time calls $5.00 No show charge For all vehicles approved by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources for use in Specialized Multi-Passenger Van Service, the following rates shall apply:

$20.00 per passenger, per trip, plus $0.75 per mile, after the first thirty miles (b) Mileage rate:

(a) Medicaid reimbursement rate: $20.00 per passenger, per trip, plus $0.75 per mile, after the first thirty (30) miles

$1.25 per loaded mile

(b) Mileage rate: $1.25 per loaded mile

Prior to commencing the trip, the carrier shall inform each passenger (or third-party payor) whether (a) or (b) will apply to that particular passenger.

Approved Taxi Leasing Rates Lease Description Shift Description 4:00 am to 3:00 pm Day 5:00 am to 4:00 pm Day 6:00 am to 5:00 pm Day 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Day 4:00 pm to 3:00 am Night 5:00 pm to 4:00 am Night 6:00 pm to 5:00 am Night 7:00 pm to 6:00 am Night 1:00 pm to 12:00 am Split 1:00 am to 12:00 pm Split 24 hour 24 hour

Lease Rate $73.75 $73.75 $73.75 $73.75 $73.75 $73.75 $73.75 $73.75 $83.75 $61.25 $105.75

Approved Leasing Rates for Toyota Prius Any 11 hour shift Day, Night, or Split) up to $105.00 24 hour 24 hour up to $145.0

Prior to commencing the trip, the carrier shall inform each passenger (or third-part payor) whether (a) or (b) will apply to that particular passenger Proposed Taxi Leasing Rates Lease Description Shift 4:00 am to 3:00 pm Day 5:00 am to 4:00 pm Day 6:00 am to 5:00 pm Day 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Day 4:00 pm to 3:00 am Night 5:00 pm to 4:00 am Night 6:00 pm to 5:00 am Night 7:00 pm to 6:00 am Night 1:00 pm to 12:00 am Split 1:00 am to 12:00 pm Split 24 hour 24 hour Any 8 hour shift (Day, Night, or Split) Any 12 hour shift (Day, Night, or Split) Build Your Own Shift (per Hour) (Day, Night, or Split)

Lease Rate up to $84.00 up to $84.00 up to $84.00 up to $84.00 up to $84.00 up to $84.00 up to $84.00 up to $84.00 up to $94.00 up to $84.00 up to $116.00 up to $64.00 up to $92.00

$1.00 Per additional passenger $1.00 Baggage fee $1.00 Each passenger stop $1.00 Destination charge $1.00 P.M. Charge

up to $10.00

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Individual customers may receive increases that are greater or less than stated here. The requested rates and charges are only a proposal and are subject to approval, denial, or modification (increases or decreases) by the Public Service Commission in its review of this application. Any increase in rates will not become effective until authorized and approved by the Commission. (If a hearing is scheduled, notice will be given of the time and place of hearing).

Anyone desiring to protest this proposed change in rates or to intervene should file a written protest or notice of intervention prior to June 30, 2014, unless the Commission, by order specifies a different date. Failure to file a timely protest or notice of intervention may affect your rights to protest any rate increases and to participate in future proceedings in this case. All protests or requests to intervene should briefly state the reason for the protest or intervention. Requests to intervene must comply with the Commission’s rule on interventions set forth in the Commissions’ Rule of Practice and Procedure.

All protests and notices of intervention should be addressed to the Executive Secretary, Public Service Commission of West Virginia, P.O. Box 812, Charleston, West Virginia 25323.

A complete copy of the carrier’s present authorized rates and of its proposed rates, as well as a representative of the carrier to provide any information requested concerning the proposed changes, is available to all customers, prospective customers, or their agents at any of the following offices of the carrier:

LEGAL NOTICE To the Creditors and Beneficiaries of the following deceased persons estates: I have before me the estates of the deceased persons and the accounts of the fiduciaries of their respective estates as listed below:

ESTATE NUMBER: 1868 ESTATE NAME: MARIAN DELORES BLAKE EXECUTRIX: KIMBERLY DAWN ROMEO 966 REUNION ROAD ELKVIEW, WV 25071 7453

1936 ESTATE NAME: DAWN KRISTIN SELBE ADMINISTRATOR: JAMES RAY SELBE 2481 BILLS CREEK ROAD WINFIELD, WV 25213 9415

ESTATE NUMBER: 1937 ESTATE NAME: HARLEY THOMAS CURRY, III ADMINISTRATRIX: AMBER CURRY 600 G WALNUT STREET ST. ALBANS, WV 25177 3230

ESTATE NUMBER: 1941 ESTATE NAME: LARRY R. SMITH ADMINISTRATRIX: BRENDA L. SMITH 6405 FERGUSON ROAD INDIANA, PA 15701 9475

ESTATE NUMBER: 1934 ESTATE NAME: BETTY FRANCIS DARBY EXECUTOR: PHILLIP K. DARBY P.O. BOX 455 ELEANOR, WV 25070 0455 ESTATE NUMBER: 1844 ESTATE NAME: RICHARD NEIL FARMER ADMINISTRATRIX: SARAH ALISE PYE C/O AFFINITY SALON 3657 TEAYS VALLEY ROAD HURRICANE, WV 25526 9129 ESTATE NUMBER: 1911 ESTATE NAME: RUSSELL KENT FEDONICK EXECUTRIX: MARILYN Y. FEDONICK 118 SLEEPY CREEK ROAD HURRICANE, WV 25526 1155 ESTATE NUMBER: 1938 ESTATE NAME: ANITA LYNN HUDNALL ADMINISTRATOR: HOMER JACKSON HUDNALL P.O. BOX 2291 ST. ALBANS, WV 25177 6499 ESTATE

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All persons having claims against these estates whether due or not, are notified to exhibit the claims with legally verified vouchers, to the fiduciary of the deceased person, as named above with seventyfive days of the first publication of this notice or not later than August 5, 2014.

If the claim is not exhibited to the fiduciary by that date, you must exhibit the claim at the office of the undersigned fiduciary supervisor at the address shown below within ninety days of the first publication of this notice or not later than August 20, 2014.

If you fail to file, any or all claims may by law be excluded from all benefits of the estate.

All beneficiaries of these estates may appear either before the fiduciary by the date first shown above or before the fiduciary supervisor by the date last shown to examine the claims and otherwise protect their respective interests.

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Representatives will attempt to personally contact resident property owners at least seven business days prior to working on their property.

Specifics regarding your property may be discussed at that time. If you are a nonresident property owner and have questions regarding our right-of-way maintenance they may be directed to: Appalachian Power Company Forestry Department P.O. Box 1986 Charleston, WV 25327-1986 (304) 746-2797

Proposed Leasing Rates for Alternative Fuel Vehicles Any 11 hour shift (Day, Night, or Split) up to $116.00 24 hour 24 hour up to $156.00 Any 8 hour shift (Day, Night, or Split) Any 12 hour shift (Day, Night, or Split) Build Your Own Shift (per Hour) (Day, Night, or Split)

To maintain necessary clearances for safe and reliable electric service, APCO plans to manage vegetation along the Dalewood – Doc Bailey portion of its 34.5 kilovolt distribution system in Kanawha and Putnam Counties, WV. On or about May 26, 2014 contract crews will begin to apply herbicides along our rights-ofway.

Rights-of-way in this area involved in the program are: Dalewood Dr., Big Tyler Rd., Doc Bailey Rd., Claybank Rd., Poca River Rd., Dupont Rd., Kelly’s Cr., and Harmon Branch areas.

PROPOSED RATES $3.50 Per flag drop $0.20 For each 1/10 mile $0.35 Per minute waiting time $0.35 per minute traffic delay

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The West Virginia Soccer Club (WVSC), the state’s premier youth travel soccer club, has announced the club’s annual Club Night and Tryouts.

The annual event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3 at Barboursville Park for boys and girls ages 6 – 17.

This is a chance for young soccer players to be part of the most successful soccer club in the state. Players ages 12 and under will be on the field from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and players ages 13 to 18 will be on the field 7:15 to 8:45 pm. There will be a general membership meeting for parents and players from 7 to 7:15 p.m.

WVSC offers professional licensed college coaches and trainers, a player development committee, academy program for ages 6 to 10, goalkeeper training and a year-round com-

petitive calendar. Players wanting to register need to contact Alex Fatovic at fatovic@marshall.edu.

Meanwhile, WVSC officials have announced that Dick’s Sporting Goods is now a partner of the club that draws players from the Tri-State Area. The nationwide sports retailer has agreed to help WVSC financially, as well as provide the club equipment for its various boys and girls teams. Club members will also receive savings on equipment purchased at Dick’s Sporting Goods stores located in South Charleston and Barboursville.

WVSC’s mission is to not only develop the youth of central West Virginia, but to also foster the love of the game.

For more information on the club go to www.westvirginiasoccerclub.com.

Teays Valley PT hosts Young Life Crossfit fundraiser A workout of the day, or WOD, is a CrossFit concept highlighting the varied approach to fitness. When CrossFit instructor Brad Coleman heard about students involved in Young Life ministry needing funds for summer camp, he came up with the concept of a “WOD for God” fundraiser to help.

“I have seen the growth of Young Life in Putnam County over the past two years, and the impact it has had on the students that are a part of this ministry is amazing,” he said.

“Teens are coming to faith, strengthening their relationships with both God and their friends, and making a difference in their schools. We want to continue to see lives changed like this and the Rockbridge Young Life summer camp is often where those changes start.”

Young Life student Marlee Jean Conner of Hurricane at-

tended the camp last year.

“Camp is important because I loved watching other people’s lives and mine transform through an amazing week spent learning about Christ’s love for us,” she said. “I cannot wait to see what God has planned for this year’s campers.”

The fundraiser will take place 8 to 11 a.m. May 31 with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m.

The event is open to the general public ages 13 and above.

CrossFit coaches will be on hand to guide participants through the various workouts.

A new WOD will begin every 20 minutes, allowing for people to come and go as they wish. The event will take place at the Revved Up CrossFit Box located in the sports complex at Teays Physical Therapy Center at 3910 Teays Valley Road in Hurricane.

To register, visit www.potentialpluswv.com or call Brad Coleman at 304-757-7293.

Hurricane offers energy audits The city of Hurricane is seeking applications from area homeowners for the performance of energy audits in order to identify energy loss in homes.

The city and Southwestern Community Action have partnered to offer this valuable service to residents.

Residents must complete an application and submit to the city of Hurricane for review. The

audit consists of analyzing insulation, doors, windows, and many other items. This is a free service and the audit can be completed in a few hours.

Audits could save hundreds to homeowners upon completion of renovations. The city is willing to work with the homeowners to identify resources for the renovations if needed.

For an application or for information call 304-741-4878.

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Community News

Thursday, May 22, 2014 – Page 15

Hurricane tennis among best at state tourney

By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

CHARLESTON - Tennis is meant to be played outdoors, but it doesn't take much rain to force the action under a roof.

Fortunately for the three Hurricane players who took part in the Class AAA girls competition May 14-16, they adapted well to whatever setting they were forced to handle over a tumultuous weekend of weather.

And while no other team could match the sheer dominance of Huntington, which won all seven flights, Hurricane was among the best of the rest. The Redskins finished in a five-way tie for second, missing out on their second consecutive runner-up plaque by virtue of a tiebreak.

Hurricane's top duo of Kayla McKnight and Lindsay Goff fared especially well, both separately and together. McKnight earned her second all-state honor in a row by blazing a trail to the semifinals in the No. 1 singles flight.

McKnight, a junior, displayed a calmness earned from two previous trips to the state tournament.

She dispatched Martinsburg's Molly Beck 8-1 in the first round and Kirsen White of George Washington 8-6 in the quarterfinals.

"I had to keep my head in it to win," said McKnight after breaking White to clinch the victory.

"Some people who haven't been as far as I have don't have the experience to lean on.

"I don't mind playing inside, either. I do that a lot."

McKnight, along with Goff and No. 3 singles player Paige Phillips, navigated the early start times of the state tournament with composure.

"You have to get in the mindset right away and be ready," said McKnight, who dropped a difficult three-set match to Morgantown's Abby Rosiello in Friday's semifinal round.

Goff, a sophomore, had a steady hand at No. 2 singles, wiping out Martinsburg's Dominique Cincinnati 8-1 and outlasting GW's Sarah Moses 8-5 before falling to Alyssa Ress of University in a semi.

"It's easier the second time around," Goff said. "It's not as

The physical education classes enjoy working out on the rock wall at George Washington Elementary. Soldiers from Eleanor’s National Guard Armory donated their time to install the rock wall.

SCHOOL FROM PAGE 1 Another category of the application focused on the school’s culture. Myers said the staff highlighted the “Leader in Me” the “Farm to Table” programs in this section.

The school is in its second year of implementing the Leader in Me program, she said. It is a process the school uses to teach students personal leadership and 21st century life skills, such as goal setting, time management, teamwork, problem solving, respecting diversity, and life balance, Myers said.

“We incorporate Stephen Covey's The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People into the classroom,” she said. “All of the staff are trained and we engage

students in everything we do.”

The school will open its doors on June 4 for Leadership Day to showcase the success of the program and its students.

Myers said the Farm to Table program also helps the student excel. Each classroom in the school has its own raised garden bed in the high tunnel.

“We are a pilot school for the Farm to Table program,” she said.

“We grow the food we put on our salad bar in our high tunnel. In addition to learning about agriculture the students learn math and science skills.”

The ProStart program at the Career and Technical Center also gets fresh produce from the school’s high tunnel to use in

nerve-wracking."

McKnight and Goff played one of the best matches of the tournament Friday morning when they rallied from a 6-3 deficit to White and Moses to prevail in a tiebreak.

Keeping the ball in play proved critical in the Hurricane rally, as did a more conservative approach.

"We're using a new tactic," McKnight said. "We're both baseliners so we both stayed back."

Their doubles run reached its finale Friday evening with a straight-set loss to Morgantown's Abby and Lexie Rosiello, although that wasn't the end of Hurricane's success in the capital.

Phillips whitewashed Washington's Jessica Barr in the quarterfinals of the No. 3 singles flight to earn a seventh victory for Hurricane, getting them into a deadlock with Morgantown, Parkersburg, University and George Washington.

Morgantown won the tiebreak on most fights won over the weekend, but that didn't blunt Hurricane's enthusiasm after its latest high-quality performance on the big stage.

their classroom. The ProStart program is a two-year program for students who are interested in the restaurant and food service industry.

Kindergarten teacher Allison Childers said her students enjoy planting seeds and seeing what they turn into.

“We have stories we read in the classroom that relate to the high tunnel,” she said. “One of the lessons in science involved learning about the water cycle. They learned how condensation forms on the roof from the plants and that when it falls on top of us it is precipitation.”

Myers said that George Washington Elementary is very fortunate to be located in a caring and generous community.

“Gritts Greenhouse was a huge help to us in getting the high tunnel up and running,” she said.

“They have donated their time and knowledge to us. Raines and Sons has also been wonderful.”

The school paid for the labor, but the company donated concrete for a picnic shelter and sidewalk. Students from the career and technical school will build the shelter.

“There are a number of local businesses and groups that have helped us become the school we are today,” she said.

The school is also fortunate to be located in Eleanor where classes can take “walking field trips.”

“One of our classes walked down to Dominos and learned how to make pizza,” she said.

“We’ve also had classes walk to the park and do hands-on activi-

Hurricane's Paige Phillips rears back to hit a serve in her first-round match during the state tournament. Phillips advanced to the semifinals of the No. 3 singles flight.

ties.”

George Washington Elementary School was selected by the state Department of Education based on several factors.

Those include curriculum, a safe and drug-free learning environment, documented student achievement and implementing advanced and innovative programs.

The other two Schools of Excellence in West Virginia were

Brandywine Elementary School in Pendleton County and Maxwell Hill Elementary in Raleigh County.

A reception and banquet to recognize the schools is set for Oct. 9 at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences in Charleston.

The number of honorees was derived from 10 schools that were named in each of the past two years.

Turnpike Chevrolet general manager Roy Sexton (left) presents a choice of car keys to "It's Cool To Be In School" contest winner David Burke, junior at Hurricane High School, on Friday at Buffalo High School. Burke chose a gray Chevy Cruze after winning a random drawing involving seven other Putnam County students. In order to be eligible for the prize, area juniors and seniors had to have at least one perfect week of attendance (no absence or tardiness) this school year. Every nine weeks, two finalists were drawn from that pool of eligible students. Sexton awarded $500 prizes to the following seven finalists present at Buffalo: Shelby Withrow (Buffalo), Caitlyn Boyles (Winfield), Trevor Oxley (Winfield), Conner Lamb (Buffalo), Bailey Wolpert (Hurricane), Sarah Harrah (Poca) and Ian Lothes (Poca).

Burke, 17, plans to attend Marshall University and major in engineering.

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Community News

The Putnam Standard

Annual Putnam Aging picnic a success

By Trudy Black trudyblack@theputnamstandard

More than 200 seniors turned out for Putnam Aging’s annual senior picnic at Valley Park on Friday in Hurricane.

“I thought we might not have as many out today since it was so cool this morning,” said Joyce Arthur, executive director of Putnam Aging. “But God smiled on us with the weather and we’ve had a great turnout. Our picnic just keeps growing better and better each year.”

Seniors from John Henson Center of Hurricane, Hometown and Buffalo senior centers along with their caregivers were invited to the Friday event.

Hurricane mayor Scott Edwards started off the festivities by welcoming everyone. He revealed that Frankie McCallister would not be able to provide entertainment due to a recent illness. Edwards asked that everyone say a prayer for McCallister.

DJ Joshua Ruby provided hours of lively music and seniors felt free to dance and cut a rug.

Wendy's provided lunches with the help of Putnam Aging's nutrition program.

Throughout the event Edwards, with the help of his daughter, drew names and gave out many door prizes before, during and after lunch.

He said he was happy to see such a great turnout. There was plenty of food for all and he hoped everyone had an enjoyable outing.

Arthur was appreciative of the support provided by the city of Hurricane and Edwards.

“We do this every year and plan to keep on doing it for years to come,” she said. “I hope everyone has a good time.”

Arthur said the event was more than a senior picnic, it was a dual party. Sally Halstead, longtime John Henson Senior Center executive director, is retiring.

The day was a way to honor Halstead and let her know how

As the picnic was coming to a close, Hometown Senior Center choir treated everyone to a few songs.

Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards presented retiring Sally Halstead with a certificate of recognition for her years of service at the May 5 city council meeting.

Alice Beaver, Annabell Rose and Mary Lane, seniors at John Henson center in Hurricane, take a break from the festivities. Alice said, "I’ve danced at every picnic, except this year’s. I just can’t do it this time." much she is appreciated. Seniors were given the opportunity to write well-wishes to Halstead as she embarks on her new journey.

Many people worked very hard to make sure the seniors had a wonderful time.

Those at Putnam Aging included Arthur, deputy director Karen Johnson, home care administrator Clara Clay, nutrition director Dreama Sizemore, marketing and public relations specialist Jacob Duchaine, as well as many more behind the scenes.

Seniors from John Henson, Hometown and Buffalo centers sit down to lunch at the fifth annual picnic.

Several seniors enjoy a little dancing before lunch.

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Denver and Linda McKneely, of Eleanor, commemorate the day by having a glamour shot taken while at the picnic.