The putnam standard may 29, 2014

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Panera gets OK to open in valley

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By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

The developer of Liberty Square Shopping center received approval to move forward with lease negotiations with Panera Bread.

“We will be resuming lease negotiations with Panera Bread in the near future,” Liberty Square manager T.J. Summers said. “We hope they still want to be here.

This is a growing area.”

Summers said that about two years ago he started conversations with Panera Bread to build in Liberty Square Shopping Center. The new restaurant would be located across from Magic Mart, he said.

“During that time we received a letter from the president of Applebee’s saying that if we proceed, they would seek legal ramifications,” he said.

The letter caused Summers and his Four-S Development LLC to be proactive. The company filed a lawsuit against the KentuckySEE PANERA ON PAGE 10

Poca knocks off reigning champions

By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

The Poca baseball team has a few theories on why it's playing so well at the most important time of the year. At this point, though, what they’re doing trumps how they’re doing it..

In a game that defied expectations as much as the Dots' postseason surge has, Poca thwarted No. 1 Herbert Hoover's comeback attempt in Monday's regional semifinal, scoring three times in the sixth inning to win 8-6.

Despite still sporting a 12-20 record on the season, the Dots' well-timed three-game winning streak advanced them into the Class AA Region 4 final Wednesday at Chapmanville.

Making the result even more of a surprise? Defending state champion Hoover beat Poca 8-0 and 12-1 earlier this spring, while the Dots hadn't won three in a row all season until Monday.

"Scrappy," Poca coach Mike Hutchinson said. "That's how I'd describe the team. A lot of these guys are basketball players who made it deep in the postseason SEE POCA ON PAGE 5

Hurricane destroys all

Tori Dent (center) celebrated with her teammates as Hurricane won the Class AAA state championship at the state meet in Charleston on Saturday. The Redskins accumulated 80 points in the victory.

By Matt Gajtka

matt@theputnamstandard.com

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HARLESTON – It had already been a strong year for the Hurricane athletic program, with the girls cross country squad finishing second in the state in the fall and the boys basketball team doing likewise two months ago.

Leave it to the girls track team to climb the mountaintop.

In a dominant performance, Hurricane lapped the Class AAA competition at Laidley Field on Friday and Saturday, following up on a regional title the previous week. The Redskins accumulated 80 points, well clear of runner-up Washington (56.5) and Putnam

County rival Winfield (54).

"I can't say enough about the girls," ebullient Hurricane coach Jason Henley said.

"What can you say? Everything has been incredible. The girls totally bought into what we were talking about and how we were going to win this thing. Give all the credit to them."

Hurricane's game plan centered around maintaining the high level it reached in its regional victory, when it beat a strong Winfield squad, among others.

After Friday's action, it was clear the Redskins had broken fresh ground. They had a remarkable 51-18 advantage over Washington with half of the state meet still to go. After a tentative start to Saturday's events, Hurricane resumed pouring it on to clinch the trophy.

"We were already ahead of our goal and we went into protection mode, but we didn't stay there," Henley said. "It helps to have our county friends and rivals pushing us at the regional. We're already at this level, whereas a lot of other schools are top dogs coming in."

Abby Watson jumpstarted Hurricane's scintillating first day, accounting for 18 points by herself in the throwing events. The junior set a Class AAA meet record of 42 feet, 9 inches in the shot put and claimed second in the discus.

"I thought it was possible in the shot put," said Watson, who has worked with former U.S. Olympian Randy Barnes in addition to her team coaches. "I've been trying to get my legs SEE HURRICANE ON PAGE 10

Page 2 –Thursday,May 29,2014 Manchin staff to visit Putnam County U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin launched his sixth “Commonsense Connections” Week of May 27.

Representatives from Manchin’s office will meet with constituents, hear their priorities and concerns, and gather their feedback.

Putnam County locations are: *Eleanor Library, 500 Roosevelt Boulevard, 5-6 p.m. on Thursday, May 29. *Putnam County Library, 4219 State Route 34, Hurricane, 9-10 a.m. on Friday, May 30.

Clothing Giveaway Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2440 US Rt. 60 Hurricane, will have a clothing giveaway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 31.

Clothing in sizes from infant to adult will be available for anyone in need.

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.

High school graduation dates The graduation dates for Put-

Community Calendar

nam County Schools are set.

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

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.

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.

Creekside in Hurricane upcoming event Saturday, May 31 – Others & Us, offering folk/rock. $3 cover charge.

Ice cream social and show Winfield General Admission will host an ice cream social and show at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1 at Winfield High School, 11268 Winfield Road. Cost is by donation.

Sports physicals Valley Health Poca is scheduling sports physicals June 5. Cost is $20.

For more information call 304360-6217. Physicals are open to any middle or high school student.

Buffalo Church of God yard sale Buffalo Church of God parking lot and fellowship hall, Rt. 62 & Church Street, Buffalo will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, rain or shine. A variety of items are for sale.

Hot Dogs (eat in or carry out) on Saturday only. For information contact 304-937-3447.

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.

Zumba classes The Putnam County Parks & Recreation has Zumba aerobic dance classes 7 - 8 p.m. on Monday’s, Tuesday’s, and Thursday’s; and 4 – 5 p.m. on Sunday’s.

Classes are held at the Commons located at the Valley Wave Pool.

Cost is $5 per class. To sign up call the park office at 304-562-0518 Ext.10.

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.

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

AARP driving class Hometown Senior Center, #40 First Ave. N., will offer an AARP driving class from noon – 4 p.m.

Monday, June 9 and Tuesday, June 10.

Cost is $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-members. No test to take. Receive a 5% discount on your car insurance. Class size is limited, call 304-586-2745 to sign up.

The Putnam Standard Assembly of God VBS Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 121 Mill Road, Hurricane invites all kids ages 4-11 to the SonTreasure Island Vacation Bible School from 6:30 – 8 p.m. June 16-20.

To register call the church office at 304-562-3074. Advanced registrations will receive bonus tokens for prizes.

Karate classes Isshinryu Karate classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday’s from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for ages five to adult at the Hurricane Valley Community Center. Cost is $35.00 per month. Call 304-5620518 Ext. 10 for information.

Diabetes education classes Three diabetes education classes will be offered at Buffalo Senior Center, 11:30 a.m., on Mondays, June 16, 23 and 30.

Classes are free and open to the public. Buffalo Senior Center is located at #48 Wrights Lane. For information call 304-937-3352.

Water festival in Hurricane The City of Hurricane is committed to increasing public awareness on the importance of protecting our waterways and reducing water pollution.

Water can become contaminated when it flows over dirty surfaces or when someone dumps substances like oil, paint, or solvents directly into the storm drain system or other receptacles.

As polluted runoff increases, so does the cost to manage it to safeguard public health. The City of Hurricane believes that through the hands-on, fun activities presented at water festivals our young people will learn about the interconnection of water, people, and water quality.

The City of Hurricane, in cooperation with federal, state and local agencies invites teachers and students in the

fifth grade to the City of Hurricane Children’s Water Festival from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 at the Putnam County Wave Pool.

The festival is open to fifth grade students in Putnam County. The respective schools participating this year are Mountain View, West Teays, Lakeside, Connor Street, and Hurricane Town.

Bring your lunch, please. Bottled water will be provided.

Please be cognizant to prepare your students for weather conditions. Also, make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Call or write: Ben Newhouse/Brenda Campbell, City of Hurricane, 3255 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV 25526.

Tel: 304-562-5896, Fax: 304-5625858 or E-mail: bnewhouse@hurricanewv.com or bcampbell@hurricanewv.com

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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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Community News

Thursday,May 29,2014 – Page 3

Lions Club honors eight fifth-grade students

By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

The Scott Teays Lions Club honored eight essay winners during the annual Flag Day Program.

The winners, all fifth graders, included Rachel O’Dell, Kaylie Allawat and Eryn Thomas of West Teays Elementary; Arhum Khawaja, and Alexis Frydrych of Mountain View Elementary; and Jack Callicoat, Kenneth Ford and Eden Ellis of Scott Teays Elementary.

“I’m glad each of you students are here with your parents and teachers,” Lions Club president Bill Hensley said. “This is a special event that our club has been doing for more than 25 years.”

Every year since 1987, two members from the Scott Teays Lions Club go into Putnam County schools to talk about the history and Code of Respect of the U.S. Flag.

This year Hensley and Harold Walker visited the fifth-grade classrooms of four county elementary schools. They spoke to about 250 students about the importance of the flag, presenting each with a flag.

The members also invited students to enter the essay contest.

With the help of the teachers, the fifth-grade students wrote essays titled “What the American Flag Means to Me.” The number of winners from each school was based on the fifth-grade enrollment in the

The Scott Teays Lions Club honored eight essay winners from the fifth grade during the annual Flag Day Program banquet. Pictured back row, left to right, Kenneth Ford and Jack Callicoat of Scott Teays and Bill Hensley, Lions Club president. Front row, Eden Ellis of Scott Teays, Rachel O’Dell and Eryn Thomas of West Teays and Arhum Khawaja and Alexis Frydrych of Mountain View. Not pictured was Kaylie Allawat of West Teays. school. The schools’ administrators chose the winning essays, Hensley said.

The eight winners were honored at the May 20 awards banquet. Each winner received a $50 bill and a certificate of achievement. They also read their essay for those present to enjoy.

Khawaja was the first student to be honored. His essay talked about the importance of the Pledge of Allegiance and what freedom means to him.

“I am proud to wave this American Flag because it stands for freedom,” Khawaja told the more

than 50 people gathered. “Freedom means you can go anywhere. When I grow up I can be anything and that is what freedom means to me.”

Next Frydrych read her essay and spoke about the flag being a symbol for the nation.

“Our American flag is a symbol of peace and hope,” Frydrych said. “Hope, especially for the kids like me who want a better education.”

Ellis’ essay came from his heart. His father is currently serving in the military and his grandfather served during World War II.

“The U.S. flag means so much to me when I put my hand over my heart,” he said. “When I see the flag it makes me proud of what my country has become.”

Callicoat’s essay said the flag reminds him of freedom and soldiers fighting overseas.

“The way we can honor the flag is by saying the Pledge of Allegiance every day,” he said. “We have the right to become whatever we want to be.”

Ford’s essay talked about how few countries are as fortunate as the U.S. to have freedoms.

“The flag makes me happy be-

cause I can do what I want,” he said. “If I want to go outside I can.

The flag keeps us all united.”

O’Dell asked those gathered to remember the past when they see the flag wave.

“It reminds me that we are the strong pioneers who didn’t give up,” she said. “The flag waves to show us that Americans can’t be brought down.”

Thomas’ essay talked about the pride that fills his heart when he sees the flag.

“I know I can choose my destiny,” he said. “I also think about what I can do to make my country better.”

Hensley said the Flag Day program is considered one of the highlights for the Lions Club members.

“Just recently the Lions Club in Kanawha City requested our help to do the same thing there,” he said.

The club also recognized the following teachers for their contribution to the program: Danielle Williams, Jessica Shortridge and Lindsey Dearien of Scott Teays Elementary; JoElla Engel and Mary Robinette of West Teays Elementary; and Jan Henson and Keisha Runion of Mountain View Elementary.

The Scott Teays Lions Club is always looking for new members.

The club meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Broadmore Assisted Senior Living Center in Teays Valley.

County Commission talks comprehensive, master plan

By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

Putnam County commissioners heard about the effort to develop a 10-year master plan for the area parks while at the same time approving the county’s comprehensive plan.

John Butterworth, planner with the Putnam County Office of Planning and Infrastructure, presented the county’s final 2014 comprehensive plan titled “Bridging to the Future” to commissioners. His office has been working on the plan for the past two years.

The plan lays out the county’s high priorities such as economic activity, transportation and housing. The plan also outlines other county priorities such as infrastructure, recreation, historic preservation and public services.

Prior to the start of the public hearing, Butterworth told commissioners that the plan incorporated public input. He also answered commissioners’ questions about the importance of interconnectivity, housing, transportation and recreation.

“One of the major things pointed out at the public meet-

ings was the interconnectivity between developments,” he said.

“People would like more walkways. Now people have to go out of one development to go back into a development next door.”

Butterworth emphasized the comprehensive plan is meant to be a “broad document that provides priorities for commissioners, organizations, towns and businesses in the area.

“This is meant to be a supporting document and give direction to conversations that happen,” he said. “This is a 3,000 foot view of the county. It gives direction but doesn’t hold us to decisions.

Those will come later.”

President Steve Andes said overall he thinks it is a good plan for Putnam County.

“I don’t want people to read into it that we are looking to make major zoning changes,” he said.

“We aren’t implementing ordinances. This is a just a road map.”

During Tuesday’s meeting commissioners also heard about the Putnam County Park and Recreation Commission work on a 10-year master plan for the county’s park system.

Scott Williamson, parks director, said that the commission put

out an invitation for bids. Three companies replied to the invitation, GAI Consultants, Michael Baker and Tarradon Corporation and GAI being selected.

“We are now currently in the negotiations phase over price and scope and getting that ironed out as to what we want,” he said.

“We’ll get a stakeholders group together that is going to be a broad range group of folks from across the spectrum of people in the county to be able to get some direction.”

Dave Gilmore, head of landscape architecture and planning group for GAI, also attended Tuesday’s meeting. He described the comprehensive plan as a “3,000-foot view of the entire park system.

“We’ll give them a 10-year strategy for all their facilities and their open space, future development looking at their staff, maintenance,” he said. “Another component, doing an actual physical master plan update for Valley Park. We’ll be looking at the future growth and expansion of that park.”

He said that the project process will take about nine months.

“We will have at least two to

three large scale public meetings that will be advertised and will occur in the evenings,” he said.

“We rely heavily on public input to give us direction and to do these kind of plans.”

Andes said that one of his concerns is the lack of baseball fields in the county.

“We’d like to see a plan to get more ball fields throughout Putnam County,” he said. “There is a big need obviously for ball fields so if you guys could look at that as a priority.”

Gilmore said that the addition of more fields is something the plan will incorporate.

“Typically those things come out through the process,” he said.

“We’ll be putting up a project microsite that will have a survey so that people who can’t make the meetings can comment. People will be able to get on it at anytime and fill out the survey.”

Andes asked that commissioners as well as town and city mayors be kept informed of the public and stakeholder meetings.

He also asked Williamson to work closely with Butterworth.

Williamson agreed saying that the parks commission wants a broad spectrum of people in-

volved in the process.

“Part of our strategy was to get the towns and cities involved as heavily as they wish to be but make the invitation available so that we get businesses as well,” he said.

In other business: * Commissioners unanimously certified the 2014 primary election results at its May 27 meeting.

County Clerk Brian Wood said he anticipated a recount in the House of Delegates 22nd District on the Democratic ballot.

"Neither candidate filed for recount in the time period allotted," he said. "The time expired and we are good to go."

The 22nd has four counties Boone, Lincoln, Logan and Putnam. Del. Jeff Eldridge won a seat but there is a tie for the second seat between Joshua Barker and Gary McCallister. * Commissioners unanimously appointed Poca Mayor Jim Caruthers and Sherry Otey to the Dilapidated and Abandoned Building Enforcement Agency Board.

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Sports

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Hurricane baseball tunes up with sectional win

By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

"Anything can happen."

That phrase is often spoken by heavily-favored teams, if only to convince themselves that any official game is to be taken seriously.

In the case of the Hurricane baseball team, they definitely gave Lincoln County their full attention in a best-of-three Class AAA sectional series May 20-21.

That much was apparent after back-to-back home victories of 21-0 and 18-0.

But while the Redskins' advancement into a regional semifinal matchup against Cabell Midland didn't present a huge challenge, coach Bryan Sutphin's squad seized the chance to work out a few kinks before they reached the single-elimination stage of the postseason.

"We only played two games last week because of rainouts," Sutphin said. "So just to get out in the field and play, you're happy.

It's an opportunity to step up and compete."

Due to the lopsided nature of Hurricane's dual five-inning wins, not only did the firststringers see plenty of action at Lola Meeks Field, so did almost every player on the varsity roster.

"Anytime you get to play baseball it's going to be a good day, no matter the competition," said senior shortstop Ace Estep. "It's always nice when the guys on the bench can get some work in. It helps make the team more unified."

Among the usual starters, catcher Tate Brock collected three hits and five RBIs in the series, Austin Hensley and Brandon Pauley had four hits each, and J.T.

Hurricane junior Trey Dawson returns to first base after making a wide turn on a first-inning single in Game 2 on May 21. Dawson reached base all three times he batted in an 18-0 victory over Lincoln County that clinched the sectional title.

Rogoszewski capped Game 2 with a grand slam to center field.

Several depth players also enjoyed success against Lincoln County pitching. Sam Balser launched a homer in Game 1 while driving in four runs and Tyson Edwards went 2 for 2 with two RBIs in the second game "We approach every game the same," said Brock, a future West Virginia Mountaineer. "We look at it as an opportunity to get some extra (at-bats) and for the pitchers to get some innings. It's fun.

It's baseball, and we come out ready to play every day."

Hurricane (23-7) employed its top two pitchers in the sectional, with Rogoszewski tossing four shutout innings in Game 1 and Hensley doing likewise in the clincher. The former struck out 11 Panthers and allowed only one hit, while the latter fanned five and permitted just a pair of infield singles.

"Austin's the kind of guy you can count on to get a win every time he's out there," Brock said of

his fellow senior. "It's a privilege to catch him."

If things go according to plan for Hurricane, both Hensley and Rogoszewski will get opportunities to start in the regional round hosted by Midland. The regional semifinal game was set for Tuesday, with the final slated for Thursday.

"Our group knows what's at stake," Sutphin said. "They're excited to get after it. The longer you play, the more you realize these opportunities are fun. These are the games you play for. This is the reason the kids play high school baseball. It's why you do things you do and make all the sacrifices."

Hurricane rallied from an early 4-0 deficit to beat Midland 9-5 on April 5, the only time those two elite Class AAA programs met this season. However, the Redskins lost to their red-clad rivals in last year's regional tournament, a sour result that still lingers for some.

"Last year we were pressing

Senior pitcher Austin Hensley goes into the windup in Game 2 on May 21. He threw four shutout innings and struck out five in a tune-up for a regional semifinal matchup against Cabell Midland.

First baseman J.T. Rogoszewski (right) looks toward home plate as Lincoln County's Kevin SanGregory leads off behind him. Rogoszewski belted a grand slam to cap a five-RBI night in Hurricane's run-rule win. and didn't play our game," Tate said. "This time we're looking forward to playing like we know how.

"We're ready to go out and battle. We're ready to make a run at the state championship."

Foster Supply expands with the acquisition of Oldcastle in Sissionville Foster Supply Inc. of Scott Depot West Virginia announced that it has acquired the assets of Oldcastle (formerly Packaged Systems) in Sissonville, West Vir-

ginia.

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vironmental and residential construction projects. Oldcastle produced manholes, catch basins, lift stations, grease traps, box culverts and specialty precast products.

“The acquisition allows Foster Supply to expand our product mix while increasing production capacity to better serve our cus-

tomers,” president Ron Foster said. “We are proud to make the Sissonville location a part of our team. We are also happy to announce that we are retaining 100 percent of the manufacturing and sales staff at the location. Oldcastle was looking to exit the market in this area and it made sense for both parties to reach an asset

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purchase agreement” he continued.

With this acquisition Foster Supply now has a total of five locations and employs more than 60 employees in West Virginia and Kentucky.

Foster Supply’s main products include geotextile fabrics used for stabilization and drainage, erosion control products used to protect the environment, RediRock retaining wall systems, fabricated rebar, precast manholes, catch basins, concrete lagging, storm water management systems and much more.

“While other companies have struggled in a down economy Foster Supply has added three locations in the last three years,” Foster said. “We are proud of our employees and the hard work they do each and every day. It has made expansion not only possible but necessary.”

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Thursday,May 29,2014 – Page 5

Poca baseball defies odds, knocks off favored Sissonville

By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

Brett Watts said he wanted the ball, so Poca baseball coach Mike Hutchinson gave it to him.

Watts, a sophomore, threw six strong innings in the deciding Game 3 as Poca eliminated favored Sissonville in a Class AA sectional series. The 3-2 win May 21 at Al Billings Field reversed the outcome of last year's postseason, in which the underdog Indians stunned the Dots, who entered the playoffs at 23-7.

"It was the opposite last season," senior Jake Payne said.

"Kids that were here last year remember how awful it was. We laid an egg and we knew we couldn't do that again, especially the seniors."

Poca's post-series elation erased the disappointment from the previous contest, an 8-3 Sissonville victory that boiled the sectional down to a single game.

In aftermath of the loss, Hutchinson told his team he was undecided on his starting pitcher for Game 3.

As it turned out, Watts made the decision for him.

"Last night I got a call from (Watts)," Hutchinson said. "He said, 'I want the ball.' I said, 'Good, you got it.' Tonight was just a great performance. It's the best he's thrown in high school and the deepest he's gone into a game."

While Watts went about the business of shutting out Sissonville (19-15) through five innings, Poca (11-20) went to work against Indians starter Ethan Louchart. Dots freshmen Carson Cottrill and Luke Frampton ripped back-to-back two-out RBI hits to make it 2-0 in the fourth.

"Freshmen came up huge," Payne said. "We were hitting it pretty hard tonight, but we could-

n't find many holes. Still, we knew the few runs we got would be important. (Watts) pitched his butt off. It was probably one of our best performances this year."

The Poca lead grew to three in the fifth when senior Brenden Iezzi, who had the game-winning walk-off hit in Game 1, drove in Payne with a groundout.

That insurance run held up as the winner when Sissonville finally got to Watts in the sixth for a pair of runs. Still, the Poca righthander led his team into the final inning with the lead.

"I just wanted it," said Watts, who struck out four while relying on a fastball-changeup combination. "I felt like I could control the game and keep the ball down."

Dots junior Skyler Vealey took the mound in the seventh, navigating a one-out single and a twoout walk to retire the side. He induced Austin Casto to ground out to third baseman Matt Chandler, who ended the game by tagging the bag unassisted.

"We had the potential all year," Watts said. "We just couldn't put it together for whatever reason, whether it was attitude or bad luck."

Hutchinson alluded to a mixture of both in explaining how his team remained erratic for most of the regular season, which saw them win consecutive games just twice. The first-year skipper said injuries and illness limited Poca, but so did an inconsistent mental approach.

"If you do your job every pitch, it's going to turn out alright for you," Hutchinson said. "Late in the year we started picking up on that. Tonight we were pumped up, we were intense and came out with some fire. We stayed 'up' and kept our focus."

The postgame celebration was equal parts happiness and relief, as Poca missed an opportunity

Dots third baseman Matt Chandler waits for a ground ball to come his way in Poca's 8-3 loss to Sissonville in Game 1 of May 20. Chandler singled and reached on an error at the plate.

Poca senior Jake Payne throws a pitch in the first inning of Game 1 on May 20 against Sissonville at Al Billings Park. Payne pitched into the fourth inning and reached base all four times he batted.

the previous evening to end the series. The Dots led 1-0 in the first inning of Game 2 and were down just one run until Sissonville scored five times in the final three frames to extend the sectional tournament.

Game 1 was the opposite, with the visiting Indians carried a 5-1 advantage into the fifth before Noah Frampton (two-run double) and Payne (two-run homer) forged a 5-5 tie with consecutive clutch hits.

Poca rested over the Memorial Day weekend before challenging Herbert Hoover on Monday in a one-game regional semifinal contest. Regardless of how the regional round turns out for his ballclub, Hutchinson has a positive feeling about how the season has blossomed.

"We have everybody healthy and rolling," he said. "We tell them that the regular season doesn't mean a whole lot. Postseason is all that matters. Everything before that is just practice."

Dots center fielder Bubba Hill sprints home on Jake Payne's RBI single in the first inning, giving Poca a 1-0 lead in Game 2 of the sectional playoff. Hill singled and stole second before the hit.

Frampton had a five-hit shutout working through five innings, leaning on his defense to make the plays behind him. The Dots' only error came on a stolen base attempt, so the gloves held up their end of the bargain.

"I was trying to throw strikes and let them hit it," said Noah Frampton, who reached three times at the plate, highlighted by an RBI single in the third. His catcher Jake Payne also had three productive at-bats.

"I think we had the talent at the beginning of the season and it just didn't come together. We were lackadaisical early and we had a little bit of bad luck, too."

Hoover had scored 10 runs or more 15 times prior to Monday, so it was no shock when the Huskies strung together five consecutive hits in the sixth to cut

Poca's advantage to 5-3.

Payne relieved Frampton and got a strikeout to calm things a bit, but Hoover designated hitter Joel Ridenour stroked a three-run homer to right-center that had the visitors sensing victory.

"We knew we could hit and come back," said Noah Frampton, who Hutchinson called one of the team leaders for his positive emotional influence. "We just put the ball in play and they fell in for us. We did a really good job in the sixth."

Hoover didn't go away quietly in the seventh, as Hunter White and Fields knocked singles against Payne.

Nevertheless, a double play started by Chandler erased a runner and Shawn Dotson's grounder to shortstop Luke Frampton sealed the upset, with

POCA FROM PAGE 1 and I think they carried that (mentality) over to the rest of the guys. We were fired up and kept the momentum going from the sectionals."

Poca, which squeezed past Sissonville in a three-game sectional round, sprinted to a 5-0 lead through five innings at its own Al Billings Field, but Hoover (25-6) erupted for six runs in the top of the sixth to take the edge.

The Dots' response in the bottom half was decisive, with Brett Watts drawing a leadoff walk and coming around to score on freshman Luke Frampton's two-out single up the middle. Fellow ninth-grader Bubba Hill doubled down the left-field line, pushing Frampton to third, where he would score the go-ahead run on a wild pitch by Hoover reliever Tristan Fields.

"We've been putting a lot of work in offensively," Hutchinson said. "We're getting a lot of reps hitting. They're having good approaches and most of the outs they're making are productive."

Matt Chandler capped a brilliant performance two batters later with a bases-loaded walk, pushing across Hill for Poca's eighth run. Chandler went 3-for3, including a solo home run in the second and a two-run single in the third.

"We didn't get down," the junior third baseman said. "We didn't let that happen. We got right back up. We're all behind each other, we want it more than any other team right now. During the regular season we were kind of laid back, but now we're coming to play."

Poca starting pitcher Noah

the Dots pouring out of the dugout to celebrate.

"We were expecting to win," Payne said. "That hasn't been our forte in years past, but I don't think anyone here is surprised.

We knew we had as many good players as they do, we just hadn't shown it this year."

Hoover entered the game with the offensive reputation, but Poca used an early surge to knock Huskies starter White out of the game in the third. Fields retired the first seven Dots he faced and eight of 10 until the all-important sixth.

"We turned it on at the right time," Payne said. "Our motto is that regular season is practice.

Doesn't matter what you do as long as the last six games are yours."

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The Bison softball team celebrate at the mound after another Ali Burdette strikeout.

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The Buffalo High School softball team claimed the Class A Region 4 trophy after beating Williamstown 8-0 on May 22.

The Bison traveled to Vienna for the state tournament on Wednesday.

Buffalo softball maintains focus in earning state berth

By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

WILLIAMSTOWN - The level of competition is about to pick up, but that's just fine with the Buffalo softball team.

For the fourth consecutive season, the Bison will travel to Vienna for the state tournament, as they bombed Williamstown 8-0 in the Region 4 final May 22.

Buffalo (26-7) has won the past three Class A championships, and there's no sign the run may be near an end. The Bison have outscored their postseason opponents 36-1 in four games, putting the rest of West Virginia on notice that the reigning queens of fast pitch aren't planning on abdicating the small-school throne.

"We are filled with determination," said senior outfielder Katie Higginbotham after Buffalo posed with the regional plaque.

"Always giving it our all is a part of us. Coach (Darrell Moore) has taught us that. We work hard every day in practice and when game time comes around we don't accept lackadaisical efforts."

Junior pitcher Ali Burdette established the tone of the winnertake-all regional final, tossing a five-inning no-hitter. She piled up eight strikeouts against the Williamstown team that entered

the evening at 20-8 and ended the regular season ranked No. 5.

"I try not to pay attention to (the potential no-hitter), because if I do I feel like it'll mess me up," Burdette said. "Pretty much everything was working for me, but my changeup was really good. I've been working on it lately because I know I need to use it late in the season to keep hitters off balance."

Burdette was downright dominant at times, including a stretch of six punchouts in a row. Her teammates defended expertly as well, highlighted by a rare right field-to-first base putout.

Williamstown's Bri Lynch appeared to have the Yellow Jackets' first hit when she bounced one through the right side of the infield in the second inning, but right fielder Taylor Briscoe came up throwing and retired Lynch by a half-step at first.

Burdette carried a perfect game in the fifth, which would be the final inning due to the mercy rule.

She induced a groundout to start the frame, but an errant screwball plunked Williamstown pitcher Cierra King to finally give the home team a baserunner. King was erased when Lynch hit into a game-ending double play.

"The kids were excited to play," Moore said. "They played smart, played good defense. They have three more (wins) to go and they're ready. I know I'm ready."

Just like they did in an 8-1 regional semifinal victory over Wahama, the Bison bull-rushed Williamstown with a three-run first. Leadoff hitter Katie Higgin-

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botham started the game with a double and eventually came around to score on a wild pitch, getting the Buffalo bench up and cheering. Chase Christy's followed with a two-run single after Burdette and Chelsey Parkins reached.

"When you get those leadoff hits, you can do a lot of things," Moore said. "Katie Higginbotham does a lot of things that people don't see. She plays a wonderful left field and when she's in the box she's very patient. When she's out there at first or second base, our kids have so much confidence."

Higginbotham, who went 4for-4, started the second with a single and scored on Burdette's sacrifice fly. Parkins bunted Courtney Allen home to make it 5-0 after two. Higginbotham capped her day with a two-run double in the third.

"I was focused," Higginbotham said. "Before the game today I just told myself that if I was going to have a great game, today needed to be the day. It was do or die.

"As a senior who has played my entire life, this game meant the world to me."

Senior second baseman Noell Dingess joined Higginbotham in the multiple-hit club, picking up a pair of singles. Parkins, Briscoe and Olivia Dunn all reached base twice for Buffalo, which recorded nine hits in all.

The final two innings had the feel of an exhibition instead of a high-stakes postseason contest, as the Bison had put the game out of reach. Nevertheless, Moore stayed on his players about maintaining their edge until the final out.

"I'm always like that," Moore said with a chuckle. "My biggest thing today was that my runners lost contact with me coming around second base, but we're normally a good baserunning team. I remember everything in a game, and if we have a miscue, that's the first thing we go over in practice the next day."

The Bison know the state tour-

Junior pitcher Ali Burdette tossed a five-inning no hitter in the winner-take-all regional final game against Williamstown.

Senior leftfielder Katie Higginbotham went 4-for-4 and helped Buffalo capture its fourth straight regional trophy. nament setup by now, but for the uninitiated, each class champion will be determined via a fourteam double-elimination tournament. Buffalo faced Region 2 winner Moorefield on Wednesday

to start the tourney.

"This isn't our first time," Higginbotham said. "We know the competition is tough. But I feel as if we'll show up to play just as we have every other game."

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Buffalo team members pose with their state runner-up trophy on Saturday. The Bison earned 67 points, second only to Doddridge County in the Class A boys competition.

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Buffalo freshman Hayden Erwin (left) takes the baton from junior Earl Kosa in the 4x100-meter relay. The Bison took fifth in the event.

Buffalo boys finish second at state meet

By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

CHARLESTON – It was no surprise to the Buffalo boys track team that the top three squads in the Bison’s regional repeated that feat in the Class A state meet.

After all, Doddridge County, Buffalo and Williamstown weren't only the best of Region 4, they also manned the top three spots on RunWV.com's state rankings all season. The Bison just wish the order of that powerful trio had been a little different at states.

Instead, Doddridge County cruised to its fourth consecutive championship – and sixth in the past nine years – by a 44-point margin over Buffalo. Buoyed by a group of sharp upperclassmen, the Bison beat out Williamstown by 10 points for the consolation prize.

"They're a little disappointed, but overall it's a great day," Buffalo coach Richie Wyant said of his athletes. "We had some great moments and some disappointing moments, but we told the guys all year to work on improving their times. We bested a bunch of times and still didn't do as well as we'd like. That's really

out of your hands.

"It's the state track meet.

There's so much good talent here.

You can't control what happens with everyone else. We're excited about where we finished."

Jordan Tucker has reason to be thrilled, as the Buffalo junior won the 100- and 200-meter dashes in 11.2 and 23.1 seconds, respectively. His twin golds accounted for 20 points in the team standings.

Tucker, who admitted he was "nervous" in both races, has talent that belies his humble nature.

"I was hanging my head, just trying to beat the two guys next to me," he said. "All my events were back-to-back today. I was just hoping to have something left (for the 200)."

"Jordan had one of his days," Wyant added. "We talked during the season and I told him he was as good as anyone in the state (in Class A). He bought in. He's a great kid with a super attitude."

A positive frame of mind was necessary for Buffalo, as a late stumble cost the shuttle relay team a win Friday and a botched handoff Saturday earned a disqualification in the 4x200. The

Bison foursome of Gabe Garrison, Earl Kosa, Hayden Erwin and Tucker rebounded from the latter disappointment to post a seasonbest in the 4x100, in which they took fifth.

Still, Kosa said next year's returners have to reach deeper within themselves if they are to challenge Doddridge for the state title.

"We need to be better," the junior said. "We have to be way more conditioned."

Garrison enjoyed a personal best when he took third place in the 110-meter hurdles, the same position fellow senior and West Virginia Wesleyan commit Isaiah Robinson manned in the 800.

Conner Lamb and Robinson keyed Buffalo's runner-up 4x800 squad.

Much like his teammates, Garrison pondered what more Buffalo could do in the future.

"We thought we were in good enough position to move on (Doddridge), but every time we got closer, they stayed a few points ahead," Garrison said.

"Seems like they have someone at every position.

"I just hope (the returners) can

pick it up and keep it going next year. All I want from these guys is to beat Doddridge. My gosh."

Buffalo took third, fifth and seventh in the competitive 1600meter run, where just 21 seconds separated first from 10th. Hayden Harrison, Robinson and Lamb spent the first 1200 meters in the pack at the front.

“It was different,” Harrison said of the quick field. “I know (Doddridge's Hunter Riffle) came out good with us and he stayed with us. He had a kick that I didn’t have. When we started off I was passing in the fifth lane, which is probably not a good idea. I still (set a personal record at 4:33).”

The sophomore, also second in the 3200 at 9:44, said he plans to work on finishing fast.

“Training harder, more speed,”

he said of what it takes to improve his kick. “Just do track workouts and try to get faster at them.”

As for the Bison girls, junior Brianne Cantley anchored a 4x100-meter relay team that picked up a point with a sixthplace result.

"The girls are this close in a lot of things," Wyant said. "We had some injured girls who should help us next year. It's a work in progress."

Regarding the boys team, which will lose Garrison, Robinson, Lamb and Cody Sheppard among their state qualifiers, Wyant is equally bullish.

"We're solid for the next couple of years," he said. "We have good kids coming up from middle school and guys coming back. I'm excited about where we're at."

Buffalo's Gabe Garrison (No. 12) and Cody Sheppard battle for the lead in the 110-meter high hurdles at the state meet. Garrison finished third and Sheppard was sixth.

Senior Cody Sheppard runs the anchor leg in Buffalo's second-place shuttle hurdle relay effort.

Buffalo senior Jordan Tucker sprints toward the finish line in the 100-meter dash. The junior grabbed first in the 100 and 200 at the state meet on Saturday.

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Christian Buckley was all smiles after he set a new Class AA record in the shot put with a mark of 59 feet, 7 inches.

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Freshman Chase Dotson exceeded expectations with a sixth-place finish in the discus Saturday. He looks to continue the tradition Poca has established in the events.

Buckley helps put Poca High on the map

By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com

CHARLESTON – Shot put and discus already are Buckley family traditions, and four-time state champion Christian Buckley wants to extend that to his Poca Dot family as well.

Buckley, a junior, won both events for the second consecutive year Saturday at the state track meet and set a new Class AA mark in the shot put at 59 feet, 7 inches.

His 174 feet, 4 inches in the discus marked a personal high, falling just 3 feet shy of another state record.

“I think you’d have to start with my brother (Quentin),” Buckley said when asked about Poca’s growing tradition in the events.

“My Dad (Daniel) got me and my brother into it from a young age,

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and my brother really excelled in it in middle school and high school. I kind of followed in his footsteps and he really helped me out and now I’m trying to pass that on to Chase (Dotson).”

Dotson, a freshman, exceeded expectations at 132 feet, 5 inches to take sixth in the discus and hit 41-5 in the shot for ninth place, less than 2 feet from scoring position.

“I usually ride with him and his Dad to practice every day,” Dotson said of the Buckleys. “We just have some really good coaches, that’s what it comes down to.”

Although certainly not small at 6-foot-3, 235 pounds, Buckley doesn’t dwarf the competition in raw size, either.

“It’s all technique,” said Buckley, also an outstanding student who studies in both the class-

room and on the track. “There’s some strength that goes into it, but it’s mostly the technique work, hours on end.”

Buckley got the shot record on his fifth of six attempts, keeping his balance and staying in the ring to make the put count. He already led the field by more than 10 feet, so a record was the only goal – or suspense left on a beautiful Saturday morning.

“It’s tough,” he said of not slipping out of the ring. “This is a slick ring, too, so that adds a little bit more of a challenge. We’ve thrown here a couple of times so you get used to it and really I wanted to hit the record if I stayed in or not and luckily I stayed in.”

Buckley acknowledged a little pressure comes from being such a prohibitive favorite, which certainly will be the case again next year. Another target will be the all-class shot put mark of 61 feet, 7 inches held by Olympian Randy Barnes, who now helps coach Buckley.

“Next year I definitely want to cross 60,” he said. “I don’t know, it would be great to win another one and go three in a row. If not, then I’ll take a (personal record).”

And leaving a legacy, with Dotson waiting in the wings.

“I don’t think I’d be where I am today without him pushing me that extra step,” Dotson said.

“Watching his technique, it’s just spot on. It just gives me that model.”

Buckley and Dotson posted 22 of Poca’s 34 points, which put the shorthanded Dots seventh in Class AA. Poca went 3-4-5 in long jump, with Hank Larch, Hayden Webb and A.J. Keyes doing the honors.

Those three joined with Trevor Landers to take sixth in the 4x100, a half-second behind Roane

Poca's A.J. Keyes attempts to qualify in the 100-meter dash. The senior didn't make the final in that event, but he placed fifth in the long jump and led off Poca's sixth-place performance in the 4x100 relay.

County.

"Every jump got better in qualifiers, but today we had to run the 4x200 (before finals) so our legs were a little dead,” Larch said.

“Still, it was good enough to place. Being here makes you more competitive. Everyone says how good their jumps are, so then you go out and show them what you're made of."

Coach John Bonecutter said he hopes to supplement his team next year.

“We had a few events not go as planned, but we can't be too upset,” he said. “We placed in field events and the 4x100. I'm proud of the kids ... they came out and worked hard. Our goal next year is to get more numbers. With more numbers we could be dangerous. We had 12 kids and finished top 10 in the state."

Matt Gajtka contributed to this story.

Christian Buckley said while strength has played a part in his four state championships (two shot put, two discus) the past two years, technique means even more.

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Winfield girls battle, claim third at state meet

By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

CHARLESTON – After seeing some of the best athletes in the state up close all season, the Winfield girls knew they could compete at the state meet.

The Generals hung in the runner-up race until the very last event at Laidley Field on Saturday, settling for third after Washington edged them for the top spot in the 4x400-meter relay.

That final result epitomized the rest of the weekend for Winfield, which was just a bit shy of taking home some hardware. As it stood, Washington lifted the secondplace plaque by a margin of 2.5 points.

"We did about what we expected," said Winfield coach David Bailey, who has won four girls state championships during his time heading the Generals.

"We do well for our size up here in (Class AAA). It's challenging ... you have to have mental toughness to prevail."

Although it was mostly a meet of near misses for Winfield, junior Josee Erlandson reigned atop the 300-meter hurdles, beating Parkersburg's Sarah Bever by twohundredths of a second to clinch the first-place medal.

"My coaches said just get to the first hurdle before anyone else," said Erlandson, also a state soccer champion last fall. "I love it. It's fun. In the beginning it's just nerves, but the adrenaline makes you go faster."

Winfield finished just behind Hurricane in the previous week's regional meet at Point Pleasant.

Erlandson said competing in one of West Virginia's strongest regions yields a tangible benefit at states.

"It helps us a lot," she said. "We like running against (Hurricane).

We compare ourselves to them.

We're like the same school, they just have more people."

Erlandson also ran the anchor leg in Winfield's sixth-place shuttle hurdle relay, one of four relays in which the Generals earned at least a point. The aforementioned runner-up finish in the 4x400 was one of those, as was an identical result in the 4x100 and a thirdplace showing in the 4x800.

Sophomore Mary Zulauf contributed to three relays, while junior Sydney Hancock and seniors Barkley Castro and Anika Shah took part in two apiece.

"We gave it our all," Shah said.

"Since it's my last year I wish the outcomes would've been a little bit different, but I can't be disappointed. I'm still going to let (running) push me in whatever I do in life."

In addition to their relay efforts, Zulauf (400-meter run) and Castro (800) came up with fifthplace times in individual races, chipping in a few more points to

Winfield sophomore Mary Zulauf strides toward the finish as she anchors the 4x800-meter relay at the state meet. The Generals claimed third in the Day 1 event.

Freshman Lauren Bady clears a hurdle in the shuttle relay. Winfield's team placed sixth in the event, which is relatively rare in the American high school ranks. the Generals' team total of 54.

In the field events, junior Allie Perry posted a pole vault of 10 feet to earn a second-place prize, while sophomore Hannah Cartwright pulled off third place in the high jump.

"It hasn't hit us yet (that the season is over)," Shah said. "We love the challenge. Things didn't turn out exactly like we wanted, but it wasn't overwhelming."

The Winfield boys ended the weekend in the middle of the 31team Class AAA meet, with all 10 of their points arriving via the vertical prowess of Chris Cochran and Christian Smith.

Cochran, a senior, claimed third in the pole vault, with Smith nabbing fourth in high jump.

The two certainly are doing their part to raise the profile of pole vaulting in West Virginia.

Cochran finished tied for second at 14 feet (getting six points because Ripley’s Zane Griffith hit the height in fewer attempts), while sophomore Smith cleared 13 feet. Smith was listed in seventh place, although his mark tied for the third highest in the Class AAA field.

Cochran came ever so close to making 14 feet 6 inches, the mark that secured the state title for Capital’s Tristan Slater.

“I felt like it was so close,” he said, noting a nagging injury affected him for much of the season. “I just feel like if I maybe didn’t land on the standard with my leg I might have gotten it. It’s been bothering me all season and I couldn’t get much practice in.

“It was a good day, though. It was a good day.”

Smith, a sophomore, changed from a 13-foot pole to a 14-foot version the week before the state meet.

“I was using a 13-foot pole and clearing 13, and then I moved up to a 14-foot pole and I was clearing 14 in practice,” he said. “I was doing good in practice and I was hoping for better. I’m not too disappointed.”

He said he plans to start next year with a 14-foot pole and hopes to continue his improvement.

Cochran said he expects his teammate to do it, as pole vaulting continues to get more competitive in West Virginia.

“It’s only (Smith’s) third year trying it,” said Cochran, who is looking to compete at the Division I level next season. “He’s going to be great in decathlon.

He’s just good at everything he does, really.”

Smith noted, "It's tough competition. Half these guys you don't see until (states) because they don't come down to Laidley beforehand. I'm was just trying to stay confident."

Winfield sophomore Eric Johns barrels around the first turn in his leg of the 4x400-meter relay. He helped the Generals cross the finish line in seventh position.

Generals junior Allie Perry plants the pole before one of her vault attempts.

Perry's clearance of 10 feet was the second-highest of the day in the girls Class AAA competition.

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HURRICANE FROM PAGE 1 into it more. I had a new (technique) in the discus, so I was a little nervous about that."

Also on Friday, Watson led off Hurricane's victorious performance in the shuttle hurdle relay, which earned 10 more points in the team standings. Fellow juniors Audrey Barber, Chloe Papa and Lauren London joined in the fun.

"We've really come together as a team unit and I'm lucky to be part of it," said London, who also placed third in the long jump and fifth in the pole vault. "We're really close. It's a lot easier to make yourself work harder when you see other people doing the same."

Hurricane's win in the 4x800meter relay was integral in Friday's tour de force, with Tori Dent, Joie Johnston, Ally Lawhon and Anna Gordon teaming up to navigate eight laps in expert fashion.

Dent, a senior, accumulated 14 points in individual distance events, finishing second in the 800-meter run and third in the

mile. In addition to being overwhelmed by the team accomplishment, Dent felt a great deal of personal satisfaction after having her junior season scuttled by tendonitis.

"I want to cry, but I'm too happy," said Dent, a Marshall track recruit. "I'm really happy to end my high school career this way. I knew if everyone did what they were supposed to do that we could get a win. We all performed to the best of our abilities and got it.

"We knew we owed each other something. We have an amazing coaching staff and we all work really well together."

London echoed Dent's compliments to the Hurricane coaches, which include Michelle Young and Amy Garber in addition to Henley and others. Previous experience at the state meet didn't hurt either for the Redskins, who were ranked No. 1 in Class AAA by RunWV.com.

"I'm a little more comfortable with everything this time," said

Redskins junior Audrey Barber takes a hurdle in full stride in the 100-meter race. She took home a second-place medal at the state meet.

The Hurricane Redskins girls track team claimed the 2014 Class AAA championship trophy at the state track meet at Laidley Field in Charleston.

London, who made her third state appearance. "It's not as nerve-wracking as before."

Speaking of rankings, Barber outperformed her pre-state projections in a big way. She grabbed second-place medals in 100meter hurdles and long jump,

continuing the theme of the weekend for Hurricane.

"We had (personal records) across the board," Henley said.

"The girls kept exceeding what they were supposed to do."

On the boys side of the meet, senior Garrett DeFries powered

Hurricane senior Garrett DeFries takes off to begin a long jump attempt during the state meet at Laidley Field. His leap of 20 feet, 11.75 inches was the fourth-best of the Class AAA competition.

Hurricane's Lauren London readies for a pole vault try on Day 2 of the state meet. London, a junior, earned a fifth-place position in the event.

item such as beef, chicken or seafood or a single type of cuisine such as Italian, Mexican or Chinese.

Four-S said that Applebee’s believed locating Panera Bread in Liberty Square violated the covenant.

“Defendant will pursue all legal remedies available if Panera Bread is permitted to begin construction or take possession of property in Liberty Square,” the complaint stated.

Four-S strongly disputed that Panera Bread or a similar type of restaurant violated the agreement, noting that all of the listed examples in the covenant serve food and wine, beer or alcoholic beverages.

“Panera Bread bakeries and cafes, no matter where located, do not serve food and wine, beer

or alcoholic beverages,” the complaint stated, noting other differences. “Panera Bread does not offer: white linen table cloth service or cloth napkins, wait persons taking orders and serving patrons tableside and otherwise attending to patrons’ needs and requests; or steaks, ribs, chops, hamburgers, fish and side items offered by defendant …”

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Hurricane with strong results in the high jump (third) and long jump (fourth). Junior Jimmy Grant shone as well, taking sixth in the individual 800 and heading up the Redskins' sixth-place 4x800 relay quartet.

PANERA FROM PAGE 1 based Neighborhood Hospitality Inc., doing business as Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, on Jan. 22 in Putnam Circuit Court.

“Rather than have Panera Bread start construction and have to stop we wanted to be proactive,” Summers said. “We were seeking a declaratory judgment.

“We wanted the judge to decide ahead of time if Panera Bread could be built in Liberty Square.”

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was expected to take place midMay. “The last week before the hearing (Applebee’s) backed off,” Summer said. “They signed an agreement that would allow a Panera Bread to be built in the development.”

According to the West Virginia Record, Four-S sold property to the defendant’s predecessor (Apple South Inc.) in 1996. In that covenant, Four-S agreed to not allow any full service casual dining restaurant similar to Applebee’s to open at Liberty Square.

That includes Bennigan’s, Fuddruckers, TGI Friday’s, Houston’s, Chili’s, Ruby Tuesday’s, O’Charley’s, Max & Erma’s, according to the complaint.

It does not include restaurants where at least 51 percent of the menu is related to a single food

Chaney. The case was assigned to Circuit Judge Joseph Reeder.

Summers said that although Applebee’s backed off, the lawsuit caused delays.

“We prefer to keep the momentum going when we are in discussion with a prospective tenant,” he said. “I believe they may still be interested. We are going to proceed with lease negotiations.

This is the beginning of the process.”

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“We have looked in the Teays Valley area as we feel it would be a nice location for us to open a cafe, but at this point from what I have been told no lease has been signed,” she said.

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Local teacher traveling to Ghana

By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

The Color Guard with Post 187 American Legion of Winfield presented the colors during Confidence Elementary School’s tribute to West Virginia Veterans on May 16.

George Daughtery and second grade teacher and event organizer Margaret Logan pose for a picture during Confidence Elementary School’s tribute to veterans. Daughtery told stories and sang about West Virginia’s Legacy Project on May 16.

Sandra Spears will get the opportunity of a lifetime as she travels to Tema, Ghana, in June to teach at a film school.

“I’m looking forward to working with adult students and taking their story ideas and turning them into storyboards,” she said.

“It is a new class at the school.”

Spears, a resource teacher at Mountain View Elementary in Teays Valley, said she heard about the opportunity from a friend from Ghana. Her friend asked if she would be interested in an international teaching experience in the West African country.

Without hesitation, Spears completed and submitted a grant application to the Skills Development Fund. The fund is managed by the government of Ghana and helps support training needs of its education system.

“I didn’t think I would get in, but I did,” she said with a smile.

“I’ll be over there for two weeks. It is my first time out of the country except for Canada.”

The village of Tema is located about 15 miles from Ghana’s capital city of Accra. The grant helps pay for Spears’ airline ticket, hotel and food.

“It will be my first time teach-

Sandra Spears, a resource teacher at Mountain View Elementary in Teays Valley, will travel to Ghana to teach at a film school. ing adults,” she said. “I’m excited and a little nervous.”

The official title of the course Spears will teach is “Conceptualization and Visualization of a Story.”

“We’ll be taking a story from the students’ minds and putting it on paper,” she said.

After the idea is on paper, she said, it will be transferred to storyboards using a specialized software program.

“What I teach in Ghana I’ll be able to bring back here to my classroom,” she said. “I’ll be able to transfer the software to my

computers here in my class and use the same technology for my students.”

Spears will depart for Ghana on June 20.

“If all goes well there is the chance that I’ll get to go back and teach another session,” she said.

“It is based on available funding.”

While in Ghana, Spears also hopes to have time to sightsee.

“I’ll hope to get to go to a village and see how they make Kente Cloth,” she said. “I plan to take a lot of photos so that I can educate my students next year about Ghana and its culture.”

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HELEN LOUISE BUTLER Helen Louise Butler, 79, passed away May 16, 2014, at home. She was born May 30, 1934, daughter of the late Alvin and Tressie Eggleton. She was also preceded in death by two brothers.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Dan Butler; sister, Bertie Mae (Jim) Goldsberry of Raymond City; five children, Connie (Jack) Pitman of Dunbar, Debbie Cooper of Hurricane, Danny Jr. of Hurricane, Sandy Kay and Forrest Odell Terry of Frazier's Bottom, and Jimmy (Kathe) Butler of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two step-greatgranddaughters; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

She graduated from Hurricane High School in 1951 and sold insurance for various companies.

She was co-owner of Butler Insurance Agency. She was a Christian and most recently attended Teays Valley Church of The Nazarene.

Services were held May 19 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Pastor Charles V. Williams officiating. Burial will be a private ceremony at a later date.

Please make donations to Hospice Care, Inc., 1606 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston, WV 25398-2536 and/or Smile Train, PO Box 96211, Washington, DC 20090-6211.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the family.

You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family.

GLORIA E. "DOVIE" CASTO Mrs. Gloria E. "Dovie" Casto, 87, of Red House, passed away May 19, 2014, at her home.

Born Sept. 28, 1926, in Poca, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Thompson and Cora Truett Harrison. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jason M. Casto; four brothers and four sis-

ters.

Survivors include her loving husband of 68 years, Cecil C. Casto; her sons and daughtersin-law, John (Pattie) Casto of Red House and Jim (Sharon) Casto of Summerton, S.C.; her grandsons, JD (Susie) of Poca, Paul (Norma) of Red House and Nathan (Stacey) of Red House; six greatgrandchildren; one sister-in-law and a brother-in-law, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Dovie and her family moved to Confidence in 1942. She was a 1943 graduate of Poca High School. On Oct. 11, 1945, she and Cecil were married. Together, they founded Casto Farm Store in 1953. Dovie was a longstanding member of Wade Chapel United Methodist Church, Red House, where she also served as choir director for a number of years.

Services were held May 23 at Wade Chapel United Methodist Church, Red House, with the Rev. Wayne Hooper and Pastor John Mason officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wade Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 144, Red House, WV 25168.

Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, assisted the Casto family.

You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family.

BARBARA J. NEAL COBB Barbara J. Neal Cobb, 71, of Midway, passed away May 17, 2014, at Cabell-Huntington Hospital, following a short illness. She was a lifelong homemaker and will be fondly remembered for her love of animals. Barbara was deeply loved by her family and will be greatly missed.

Born Jan. 25, 1943, in Mason County, she was the daughter of the late Otho Neal and Virginia Mays Neal. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Thomas D. Cobb Jr.; granddaughter, Amber Cobb; and brothers, Thomas Neal and Joseph Neal.

Survivors include her loving husband of 51 years, Thomas D. Cobb Sr.; children, Taresa Stanton of Nitro, Jeffery (Karen) Cobb of Buffalo, William (Angela) Cobb of Buffalo and Missy (Marty) Rucker of Nitro; seven sisters and three brothers; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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

Online condolences may be sent to the Cobb family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com.

MARY C. ERWIN Mary C. Erwin of Hurricane passed away May 17, 2014. She was born in Teays, WV the daughter of the late Thomas and Lora Bowles. She was a dedicated member of the Main Street Church of Christ in Hurricane.

In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Wilburt D. “Web” Erwin, brothers Wilmer Bowles, Calvin Bowles and George Hobart Bowles, sisters Ethel Pennington, Bertha Newcomer, and Alma Bowles.

Survivors include her children, Dan Erwin (Brenda), David Erwin, and Diane Erwin all of Hurricane; one sister; four grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild.

Services were held at Main Street Church of Christ, Hurricane on May 21. Burial was at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Hurricane.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane assisted the Erwin family.

Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to express condolences.

NERINE ELOISE FREEMAN Nerine Eloise Freeman, 93 passed away. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, and daughter, Bonnie Fletcher.

Survivors include her son, Ronnie (Linda); granddaughter, Michelle (Brian) Mayhew, of Nitro; grandson, Michael Chapman of Charleston; five greatgrandchildren; son-in-law, Gary Fletcher; and a very special friend and neighbor, Pam Blevins.

Services were held May 21 at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Pastor Tom Price officiating.

Entombment was in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens.

Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

GARY WAYNE GRIMM Gary Wayne Grimm, 52, of Teays Valley, passed away May 8, 2014. Gary was born on March 3, 1962, in East Cleveland, OH. Gary is preceded in death by his father, Berton H. Grimm.

Survivors include his mother, Freda Marie Engel Grimm; sons, Taylor A. Grimm, Tyler W. Grimm and Brandon S. Grimm; sisters, Deborah (Doug) Smith, and Sandra (Bill) Day. Gary enjoyed sports, reading his Bible and spending time with his boys. He loved his sons with all his heart and was so proud of all three of them. He would do anything for them.

Services were held May 21 at

The Putnam Standard Mt Hebron Cemetery, Sutton, WV. Stockert-Paletti Funeral Home of Flatwoods, WV assisted the Grimm Family.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at stockertpaletti.com.

WARREN R. HODGES Warren R. Hodges, 82, of Winfield, passed away May 5, 2014, while vacationing in Daytona Beach, Fla. Born Sept. 6, 1931, in Putnam County, he was a son of the late Warren and Opal Nelson Hodges. He was also preceded in death by wife, Mary E. Hodges.

He was a member of Teamster's Local #175, Charleston, where he was a well-known driver for such companies as Leaseway, Mason-Dixon, Bell Transit, as well as others. His career also took him to such jobs as an operator with Union Carbide, a technician with Dover Elevator and Bendix Field Engineers, retiring as a distributer for Unison. Warren was a member of Putnam Masonic Lodge #139 AF & AM. Survivors include his children, Tim Hodges, Beverly Hamon, Dee Beane, Dean and Terry Hodges; grandchildren include Angela McCallister, Tara Walls, Vickie Cooper and Scott Beane, Jr.; as well as seven great-grandchildren.

Anyone wishing to make a contribution may do so to WV Health Right, 1520 Washington Street, East, Charleston, WV 25311.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the Hodges family.

You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share condolences with the family.

BETTY JO BRUMFIELD STOWERS LEWIS Betty Jo Brumfield Stowers Lewis, 73, of Charleston, passed away May 15, 2014 at the Hospice Care in South Charleston.

She was born March 10, 1941 in Lincoln County to the late Amanda Booth Brumfield and William "Henry" Brumfield. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kara Sue Stowers.

Survivors include her husband, Wayne Lewis of Charleston; three sons, Ron (Christina) Stowers of Culloden, Mark (Doris) Stowers of Cross Lanes and Ken (Kristy) Stowers of Culloden; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Wanda Jean (Golden) Collins of Milton and Leda Serrano of Wyoming; several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind the father of her sons, R.D. Stowers.

Services were held May 17 at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton by Pastor Randy Stanley. Burial was in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

LORENE FRANCIS MELTON Lorene Francis Melton, 72, of Fraziers Bottom, passed away

May 17, 2014, at Broadmore Assisted Living. She was born to the late Clarence and Francis Lucinda Scott Booth in Acme, Kanawha County, on July 17, 1941. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Melton, and several siblings.

Lorene was a Baptist by faith, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.

Survivors include her sons, Paul (Twyla) Melton of Fraziers Bottom and Gary R. Melton of Milton; grandchildren, Jessica Melton of Milton, Ashley and DeWayne Laverty of Culloden and Candyce Melton of Fraziers Bottom; and two great-grandchildren.

Services were held May 20 at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, with Pastor Bernie Gatens officiating. Burial was in Fraziers Bottom United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, assisted with Mrs. Melton's arrangements.

Anyone wishing to share a memory or online condolence may do so at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

JUANITA M. NEWMAN Juanita M. Newman, 92, of Winfield, passed away May 11, 2014. She was born Sept. 24, 1921 in Farmers, Kentucky and spent most of her life taking care of her son, affectionately known as Brother Bill, who had Cerebral Palsy and passed away Oct. 18, 2013. Because of her care he lived 61 years. She missed him and now she is with him and her maker. The circle is closed.

Survivors include her son Fred Newman and daughter-in-law, Mary and various nieces and nephews.

According to Moms wishes she was cremated and there was no service.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane assisted the Newman family.

You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family.

SHELBIE JEAN SAUNDERS Mrs. Shelbie Jean Saunders, 73, of Poca, passed away May 19, 2014, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Burton and Mary Christy, and three sisters.

Survivors include her husband, Earl Saunders; children, James (Linda) Owens, Robert (Barbara) Owens, Eddie (Melissa) Owens, Dreama Thomas, Sherry (Tony) Key, Earl Saunders, Jim Saunders, John (Veronica) Saunders, and Ron Saunders; 19 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Services were held May 23 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel, Poca, with Pastor John Taylor officiating. Burial was in Ortin Heights Cemetery.

Gatens Harding Funeral Home,

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CHERYL LYNN STEELE Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Steele, 64, of Scott Depot, passed away May 14, 2014, at home.

Cheryl was retired from Dow Chemical.

She was preceded in death her husband, Daniel Ray Steele; parents, A.T. and Doris Applegate; brother, Wayne Applegate; and sister, Beverly Rogers.

Survivors include her sisters, Susan (James) Sayre, of Charleston, Donna Lee Carter of Laurel, Md., and Janet (Larry) Kersey, of Charleston; several nieces and nephews; and her dog, Scrapper.

Services were held May 23 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home

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Gatens Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Steele family.

JIM ARDEN TOTTEN Jim Arden Totten, 65, of Hurricane, passed away May 16, 2014, at his home.

Born July 25, 1948, he was a son of the late Walter Bus and Mabel Helen Harrah Totten. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John.

Jim was retired from the South Charleston Stamping Plant and was an avid outdoorsman. He served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was also a member of VFW Post No. 9097, Teays Valley.

Survivors include his children,

Jeff and Chad Totten of Hurricane and Andrea Totten Huff of Lexington, Ky.; one sister; seven grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.

Services were held May 22 at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, 130 Academy Drive, Dunbar.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the Totten family.

You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family.

RUSSELL F. "SKIP" WILLS Mr. Russell F. "Skip" Wills, of Hurricane, passed away after a tragic car accident on May 19, 2014. He was truly loved and respected by his wife, Sarah, for almost 19 years. Together they had three beautiful children, Nate,

Thursday,May 29,2014 – Page 13 Emme and Sadie, who were the joys of his life. Skip cherished every minute he had with them.

Skip will be greatly missed by his parents, Bill and Rosemary Wills; his sister and brother-inlaw, Annette (Bobby) Boothe; his aunt and cousin, Vera and John Williams; great-aunt, Dorma O'Dell; as well as nieces and nephews, Alicia and Luke Boothe, Ella and Evan Roberts, and Miranda and Caspian Sizemore.

He will also be sadly missed by Sarah's family, including Emil Witherell, Ruth Ann Witherell, Rachel and Dan Roberts, Melody and Beau Sizemore, and David and Joey Witherell.

Skip's church family for the past 12 years, River Ridge Church, mourns his loss.

He was preceded in death by

his grandparents, Leo "Mamaw" and Carl Wills and Pearl and Russ Hines; his brother, Doug; his late father-in-law, Dave Witherell; and his special great-aunt, Genevie Slone.

Skip was an employee of Steel of West Virginia for the past six years.

Services were held May 23 at River Ridge Church. Burial was in Emma Chapel Cemetery, Liberty.

The family requests that contributions be made to Skip's children's college fund.

Contributions may be made out to National Financial Services, Memo: Wills Family, and mailed to Horizon Financial Solutions, 97 Chase Drive, Hurricane, WV 25526.

Gatens Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Wills family.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHANGE IN RATES UPON APPLICATION WITHOUT PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATES 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:

$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

(a) Medicaid reimbursement rate:

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

Rights-of-way in this area involved in the program are: Asbury Rd, Cross Lanes Dr, Woodland Dr, Rt. 25, Linbarger Cr, Rock Br, Rt. 62, Dairy Rd, Dupont Rd. Silver St., and Armour Rd.

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 up to $10.00

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)

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

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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

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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 1936

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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 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

To maintain necessary clearances for safe and reliable electric service, AEP plans to manage vegetation along the Ortin –Rock Branch portion of its12 kilovolt distribution system in Kanawha and Putnam Counties, WV. On or about June 1, 2014 contract crews will begin to apply herbicides along our rights-of-way.

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winning management company.

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6562. (2tc 5-22 ahc)

TON - Great location for doublewide.

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PART-TIME MANAGER – needed for small well-kept apartments in Winfield. You will work 15-18 hours per week, flexible work schedule, $17.00 an hour to start (could be higher based on qualifications), raise after 3 months and another raise in December based on job performance. Additional December bonus for outstanding job performance. Paid holidays and paid vacations. Must be hard working, able to do paperwork and work with public. Property has been well-managed by award-

H O M E M A K E R S / PE R S O N A L ASSISTANTS needed in Poca, St. Albans, Hurricane area. Summer position available in Nitro. Free training provided. 1-800319-4206 EOE. (2t) A S H WO RT H HEATING & COOLING - is now hiring service technicians, installers, install helpers, and clerical. Call 304-7438895 or send a resume to pattyashworth@su ddenlinkmail.com or fax 304-397-

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