The Cabell Standard

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

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A WEST VIRGINIA GUNMAKER HAS CREATED A RIFLE HONORING THE STATE’S COAL MINERS. PAGE 11

Power of the Purse hosts Hats On For the Derby Power of the Purse is hosting Hats On For the Derby brunch, a fundraising and recruitment event on April 28 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Guyan Golf and Country Club.

Participants are encouraged to wear Derby hats during a hat parade and hat-judging contest.

Cost is $35, and those interested may call 304-523-8929 for tickets and more information.

“This is a fun way to engage current and potential members, as well as talk about our mission,” said Kathy Hegg, Power of the Purse chair. “We want to grow this year so we can maintain our current projects and create new ones.

We have a passionate group of women, and we would love to see the group flourish. We encourage women in the area to attend this event and join us in focusing on women’s and children’s issues.”

Power of the Purse is a women’s leadership group associated with United Way of the River Cities that creates a powerful, passionate network of women who strengthen the community through focused investment of their time, talent and resources.

For more information about the Power of the Purse women’s leadership group and for membership opportunities, contact Kathy Hegg at 304-617-1018 or kmshegg@yahoo.com. Also visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pop.uwrc.

HOW TO REACH US PHONE: (304) 743-6731 FAX: (304) 562-6214

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MCP Enterprises- A Growing Success Story

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

TEAYS VALLEY- When Jamie Humphrey, and his wife Jennifer, started his construction company in Shady Spring five years ago, it would have been hard to predict that its growth would lead him to Putnam County.

But today, Putnam County is where Humphrey calls home because his business brought him here.

Humphrey’s company, MCP Enterprises, offers turn-key construction for everything from sealed control room s to warehouses, air conditioned offices to restroom facilities with emergency stalls. The company does a lot of work with the coal mining industry and other “heavy” industries.

“We do a lot of work in Kentucky, in Kanawha County, in Boone County and throughout

MCP Enterprises’ Beaver headquarters (seen here) is also an example of the type of construction work the company can perform. While the company began in the Beckley area, co-founder Jamie Humphrey moved to Putnam County last year because of its centralized location to MCP’s growing client base. Courtesy photo southern West Virginia,” Humphrey said. “Putnam County is a great central location as we continue to grow the company.”

MCP currently has offices in Beaver and Charleston, in addi-

tion to an office that Humphrey keeps at his Hurricane home.

He said that in the future, he would like to build a more substantial office in either Putnam County or eastern Cabell County. “We are looking for a

location within the valley to build a warehouse and are trying to find an area that will give us an Economic Development Incentive to do so,” Humphrey SEE ENTERPRISES ON PAGE 2

Cabell Midland students win Governor's Cup Design Challenge STAFF REPORT ONA – A team of students from Cabell Midland High School has won the Governor's Cup Real World Design Challenge for the third consecutive year.

The team, called the Aether Aeronauts, was recognized last week by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin.

"I am extremely proud of these up and coming students of science and technology," Tomblin said. "The Aether Aeronauts team's design demonstrates these

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin (center) presents Cabell Midland High School's Aether Aeronauts Team with the 2012 Governor's Cup Real World Design Challenge Award. Aether Aeronauts team members include Andy Thomas, Cody Legge, McKinley Conrad, Daniel Crow, Michael Kuhn, Austin Davis and Chase Parsons. young minds have mastered the science, technology, engi-

neering and math skills necessary for tomorrow's work

force in advanced industries.

I wish them the best of luck as they compete for the national title."

The Real World Design Challenge is an annual high school competition run by a public-private partnership with the goal of sustainably increasing the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) work force in our nation.

This year's challenge was to design an efficient, low-carSEE STUDENTS ON PAGE 3

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In addition to construction, MCP can also do office warehousing and mine property renovations as well as preparation plant maintenance. Concrete work, pipe-fitting, iron work, electrical work and carpentry are just a few of the specialties that MCP employees possess, Humphrey said.

“We provide turn-key service and give companies the ability to work with one single contractor. We also offer metal buildings and perform mainte-

nance.” Humphrey said, noting that one of his busiest times of year is around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and Miner’s vacation around the 4th of July when many mines slow down their operations.

MCP can also provide personnel to industrial operations who only need employees for a temporary time.

The types of skilled positions that can be hired through MCP for either a short-term or longterm basis include: welders, pipe fitters, iron workers, belt

shovelers, tree cutters, carpenters, painters, electricians, plumbers, crane operators, heavy equipment operators, black hat and red hat surface miners, and preparation plant maintenance workers.

All of his employees are required to pass a drug test and are MSHA trained, Humphrey said.

While the company started with just Humphrey and his wife Jennifer, today MCP employs about 85 people and continues to expand.

“Once we find good people, we keep them,” Humphrey said.

While most of MCP’s work has been in West Virginia and Kentucky, the company has also gone as far as Colorado and Montana to work on projects.

MCP has performed work for several coal companies and other industrial clients.

Some of their clients have included: Arch Coal, Patriot Coal, United Coal, Alpha Natural Resources, Coal River Energy and

Walter Energy.

In addition to industrial clients, MCP has also done work for public agencies including the Putnam Public Service District and the West Virginia State Police.

“We do top quality work, we do it quickly, and we do it at a competitive price,” Humphrey said.

For more information on MCP Enterprises, visit the company’s website at www.mcpenterprisesllc.com or call (304) 763-2694.

Village of Barboursville’s Memorial Walk for Cancer The Village of Barboursville is once again getting ready for the Annual Memorial Walk for Cancer on April 28, 2012 at the Barboursville Community Park from 6-8 p.m. Walkers will meet and register at Shelter #8 and begin the walk at 6 p.m. with the annual SURVIVOR’s Walk. We encourage and invite all CANCER SURVIVORS to come out and share this experience with your friends and family. Then let the fun begin.

Do you walk, run or jog? Everyone is invited to come out and support this worthwhile effort to raise money for the American Cancer

Society. Even if you cannot walk, run or jog - come and enjoy the fellowship and the beauty of Lake William and be a part of people helping people.

Over the past several years the Village of Barboursville Team has raised – with the help from students of Village of Barboursville Elementary School and the Barboursville Middle School as well as Barboursville residents, friends and family of CANCER SURVIVORS – over $70,000.00! We are so proud to be a part of a community of people who help people.

We have a lot to be proud of, but

there is still work to be done.

At this time we are looking for people to form teams to walk and raise money for the American Cancer Society. A team can be as big or small as you like – friends, family or a group from where you work, church groups or whole churches – or you can come and just walk.

Each person who raises $100.00 will receive a “Relay for Life” TShirt.

We also would love to see the business community get involved.

We all know someone who is near and dear to our hearts that is suffering from this dreaded disease or

maybe you are like me and have been blessed to have survived cancer and now live to help others in their fight. We are always thankful for all the contributions that are received - big or small. Please make the choice to join us in our fight for Cancer.

And last but not least we want to surround the lake with luminaries.

For a $5.00 contribution you can have a luminary “In Memory of…” or “In Honor of...” As already mentioned, our goal is to surround Lake William with these wonderful tributes to those we love. If you have not witnessed this at dusk on

the lake with the beautiful HOPE sign in the lake, you have truly missed a beautiful sight. Please make plans to join us on April 28th.

Pledge sheets can be picked up at Barboursville City Hall or downloaded from the website: www.barboursville.org.

For questions or information call Kandy Miller at 304-736-8994 ext.

10 or visit Barboursville City Hall, 721 Central Avenue, Barboursville, WV, 25504.

Submitted by Kandy Miller

Cabell Huntington Hospital announces April Events April 19, 2012 Childbirth Class (five-week course) Cabell Huntington Hospital’s childbirth class is designed to help parents prepare for the birth process and the arrival of their child. Registration is required.

Location: Cabell Huntington

Hospital To register, please call 304-526BABY (2229) April 24, 2012 Surgical Weight Control Seminar Join Dr. Blaine Nease, Director for the Center for Surgical Weight Control, for an informational

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meeting to discuss surgical weight control options available at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

Location: 1115 20th Street, Huntington, WV Please call 304-399-4121 or 877-WLS-CENTER to register.

Breastfeeding Class Pre-registration required.

Location: Cabell Huntington Hospital More information: 304-526BABY (2229) Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Epilepsy Support Group

Support group for anyone with epilepsy and their loved ones. The group is hosted by Cabell Huntington Hospital and the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati.

Location: Room G403 on the ground floor of the Marshall University Medical Center More information: 877-8042241 Time: 5:30 p.m.

April 25 Cancer Support Group Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Marshall Uni-

versity Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine now offer a weekly support group for patients with any type of cancer. The group is free and open to the public and takes place in the education center on the ground floor of Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center. Walkins are welcome.

Location: Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center More information: 304-3996618 Time: 10 to 11 a.m.

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STUDENTS FROM PAGE 1 bon-emission and environmentally friendly personal light sport aircraft.

The Aether Aeronauts and their coach Jenny Nash will travel to Washington D.C. later this month to present their design to a panel of judges and experts from the aerospace and defense fields.

Aether Aeronauts team members include Andy Thomas, Cody Legge, McKinley Conrad, Daniel Crow,

Michael Kuhn, Austin Davis and Chase Parsons.

NASA Independent Verification and Validation Educator Resource Center coordinates the Real World Design Challenge in West Virginia in cooperation with the Mid Atlantic Aerospace Complex, TASC Inc., the June Harless Center at Marshall University, the U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratories, West

EricW.Thomas graduates from BasicTraining

Virginia University and the Rahall Appalachian Transportation Institute.

"In the three years West Virginia has been participating in the Real World Design Challenge, I have witnessed tremendous personal growth in all our teams as they progressed through the competition. Several of the judges, including Dr. Don Ferguson of the National Energy Technology Laboratories, have

commented to me that the quality and rigor of the analysis by our second and third year teams is at or above college engineering levels. I am confident the Challenge is improving STEM interest and aptitude along with enabling these exceptional students an opportunity to prove that they are not only some of our brightest in West Virginia, but in the nation," said Todd Ensign, NASA Independent Veri-

fication and Validation Facility, Real World Design Challenge WV Coordinator.

The Challenge is free to teachers and students. Each participating team receives $1 million in professional engineering software, gains access to professional engineering mentors, in addition to receiving free training and free high-powered laptop computers.

Marshall University announces inaugural class in Physical Therapy Program to begin in May

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Eric W. Thomas graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Thomas is the son of Tammy Thomas of Wymer Road, Cross Lanes.

He is a 2008 graduate of Nitro High School.

St. Albans Founders’ Day – May 12th

If you would like to join Founders’ Day as a vendor or entertainer, or would like to participate in the parade, please call Pat McClure at 304722-0123, Margaret Bassitt at 304-395-0155, or Ellen Mills Pauley at 304-757-7189. If you have any old photographs of St. Albans that should be included in the inventory of St. Albans history, please bring to the lobby of the Alban Arts and Conference Center to be scanned.

Putnam PSD receives $1.2 million USDA loan

Staff Report SCOTT DEPOT – The Putnam Public Service District has received a $1,241,000 Water and Waste Disposal Loan from the United States Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Development.

The funds will be used to construct a new sanitary sewer collection system for several areas within Putnam County.

The project also includes the replacement of aging and deteriorated sewer collection lines.

Extensions will include the addition of approximately 448 customers in the Route 33, Rocky Step Road, and Route 60 areas within Putnam County.

Line replacement will take place within Marina Park.

This funding is a subsequent loan to cover an increase in cost of materials.

Unit price increases have occurred with projects in this geographic area over the last six months. An initial loan of $12,930,000 was made on Sept. 30, 2010 and a subsequent loan was made on March 31, 2011.

USDA Rural Development serves as the lead federal entity for rural development needs and administers program assistance through its housing, business, community and infrastructure programs.

For more information on USDA Rural Development visit www.rurdev.usda.gov.

HUNTINGTON - Marshall University's School of Physical Therapy has announced the inaugural class of Marshall University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program. They are expected to begin coursework in May. Local residents include the following: Michael Curry; Winfield, W.Va.; Bachelor's Degree Graduate of WVU Institute of Technology Eric Duran; Nitro, W.Va.; Bachelor's Degree Graduate of Ohio University Marshall's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is an entry-level, 115-credit, three-

year, lockstep clinical degree program for students who wish to pursue a career as a physical therapist practitioner and who possess a baccalaureate degree and required prerequisite coursework.

Dr. Penny G. Kroll, chair of the School of Physical Therapy, said that the curriculum has been developed, regional accreditation has been received and faculty members are being hired. The school also is seeking specialized accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA

22314; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org). Kroll said the first step in that process will be achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status, which is required prior to implementation of the professional/technical phase of the physical therapy program.

Kroll also said that additional applications from prospective students in the inaugural class will be accepted on a rolling basis until May 1. An information session for prospective students will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday, April 20, in Drinko Library Room 349 on Marshall's Huntington campus.

Page 4 –Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Milton Volunteer Fire Department Portrait Fundraiser The Milton Volunteer Fire Department Portrait Fundraiser will be going on April thru May – reps will be going door-to-door asking for a $20.00 donation and residents receive a coupon for a 10x13 family portrait to be taken at the Fire Department on Saturday, June 9th and Sunday, June 10th from 12 noon to 6 pm. Any questions, please call the Fire Department or Captain Fred Dailey.

Dining with Diabetes events set for May Dining with Diabetes will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays in May: May 3, 10, 17 and 24. A threemonth follow-up class will also be conducted.

Participants will receive upto-date information on diabetes, nutrition and exercise; how to prepare healthy meals; recipe demonstrations; tasting of dishes demonstrated and recipes suitable for people with diabetes.

An A1C test and blood pressure screening will be taken during the first session by a health care professional.

Classes are free and space is limited. Pre-registration is required by calling 304-272-6839

by Thursday, April 19.

Cabell Midland FFA Greenhouses now Open The Cabell Midland FFA Greenhouses opened on Tuesday, April 10th (hours are Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. till 6 p.m.).

They have the following items for sale: Flowers - hanging baskets, fern baskets, annual and perennials Vegetable plants - cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, tomatoes, etc.

Asparagus plants Herbs Thornless, seedless blackberry and raspberry bushes, Grape plants Mulch and Koi pond fish Plan now to stop by one day soon, check out all the great bargains, and help the Cabell Midland FFA. For more information please contact the AG Education Department at Cabell Midland High School at 304-743-7515.

Barboursville to hold Spring Clean-Up Week When: Monday April 30th thru Saturday May 5th Time: 8:00 am — 8:00 pm Where: At the Barboursville pool parking lot Items not accepted: no construction materials, batteries, paint, oil and no appliances with fre-on.

Community Calendar Tires will be accepted - (off the rim).

City residents only - ID required.

Public Service Announcement: Early voting for the 2012 Primary Election, will be conducted April 25th through May 5th. Cabell County voting hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Early voting will also take place on Saturday, April 28th and Saturday, May 5th, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Voting is conducted in the County Clerk’s office, Suite 108, of the Courthouse and is open to all Cabell County voters.

If you have any questions, please contact the Cabell County Clerk’s office at 5268626 or 526-8633.

KAREN S. COLE, Cabell County Clerk

Barboursville VillageWide Rummage Sale Saturday May 5, 2012 from 7:00 am — 3:00 pm The Wyngate Community Is also included.

Clean out your attics, basements & garages to make some extra money.

Meals on Wheels announces 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk Meals on Wheels, a program of Cabell County Community Services Organization is pleased to announce their 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk, to be held in Milton, WV on April 21, 2012 at 9:00am.

This race was established to raise funds for Meals on Wheels and to help raise awareness to "End Senior Hunger".

CCCSO provides over 39,000 meals each year. There are still 100 Cabell County seniors on a waiting list.

For more information or to Sponsor this race, contact Teresa Atkins at CCCSO 304529-4952 or JaneAnne Frulla at 304-529-3673.

Register on-line at tristateracer.com.

Benefit set for Prestera Center April 21 Prestera Foundation will host "Come Fly With Me," a benefit for Prestera Center, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21, in the Don Morris Room of the Memorial Student Center on the campus of Marshall University. Tickets are $50.

The evening will consist of dinner, open bar and silent auction opportunities.

The evening's musical entertainment will be provided by Santa Cruz. Cash raffle tickets will be sold for $10 for the op-

portunity to win $500, $1,000 or $2,000. Participants do not have to be present to win.

Proceeds from the benefit will help fund the programs and services of Prestera Center for Mental Health Services.

For tickets or sponsorship information, call 304-3950050. Details are also available a t www.presterafoundation.org.

Third Annual Healthy Lifestyle Fair The Lifestyle Fair will be held on Friday, April 27 at Barboursville Elementary School (718 Central Avenue). Any individuals or organizations from the health and fitness organization industry or nutrition related field that would like to volunteer, may call Jennifer Anderson at 304-208-0038.

Community Fundraiser This Fundraising Event will be held Friday-Saturday, April 27-28. Bon-Ton Stores Inc., which operates stores such as Bergner's, Boston Store, ElderBeerman and more, is accepting non-profit organizations to sell booklets that contain savings on in-store and online merchandise during the BonTon Community Days event.

Organizations will keep 100 percent of the $5 donation for each booklet sold. To sign-up, visit www.communitydayevent.com.

Barboursville Community Park Open for Season Hours are from 8:00 am— 10:00 pm.

George Jones to perform June 2nd in Huntington Country music legend George Jones is coming to Huntington for a Saturday, June 2, concert at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena.

The 80-year-old singer is known for No. 1 hits such as "Still Doin Time," "The Door" and "He Stopped Loving Her Today." He has also won three Grammys and nine Country Music Awards. In February, Jones released "George Jones: Hits," which includes two new songs, "I Should Have Called" and "I Ain't Ever Slowin' Down."

Tickets for the show went on sale Friday, April 6. Tickets will be $25, $35 and $45 and will be available at the SMG Managed Big Sandy Superstore Arena Box Office, Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000.

Reservations being taken for ARTS Show Reservations are now being taken for the upcoming ARTS

for the Tri-State production of "1776-The Musical," set for 8 p.m. April 27-28 and May 4-5 and at 2:30 p.m. Sundays, April 29 and May 6.

All performances take place at the Renaissance Art Center, 900 8th St., Huntington. Show only tickets are $15 and dinner and a show tickets are $30.

Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. (Fridays and Saturdays only). Seating is limited.

Reservations should be made soon. For reservation and more information call 304733-ARTS The musical follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, and Richard Henry Lee and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.

For more information contact Bil Neal, Director at 304544-3926 or Jeanette Bills, Producer, at 304-634-6401.

“Drug Take Back” scheduled for April 28th in Milton The City of Milton will be participating in the town’s 2nd “Drug Take Back” on April 28, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The location will be at the Milton PreK parking lot (next to Farley’s Famous Hotdogs).

Gather your old, unused medication and just drive by and drop off.

Mountaineer Opry House News Eddie & Martha Adcock are scheduled to perform Saturday, April 28th at 7:30 p.m. at the Mountaineer Opry House, Milton. For more information visit http://www.mountaineeropry.com/.

St. Joseph school to hold Spaghetti Dinner St. Joseph Schools will host a spaghetti dinner from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, April 20, in the parish hall.

Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children 3 to 12 years old.

Meal includes spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and drink. Carryout is available.

Business take-outs are Thursday, April 19, and Friday, April 20.

Email cgale@stjosephgs.org or call 304-522-2644 for more details.

Milton to host City-wide Yard Sale The city of Milton will have its “Annual City Wide Yard Sale” on Saturday, May 19th, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Everyone is encouraged to clean out their closets and garage and participate. This event has

The Cabell Standard been very successful in the past and draws people from other areas.

North American Youth Sports to hold Annual Spring Youth Basketball Tournament in Hamlin North American Youth Sports has announced that they will hold their annual spring youth basketball tournament in the Hamlin, West Virginia area at Lincoln County High School on May 11-13, 2012.

This tournament will feature ten different brackets.

They include 5th-6th grade boys; 5th-6th grade girls; 7th grade boys; 7th grade girls; 8th grade boys; 8th grade girls; 9th-10th grade boys; 9th-10th grade girls; 11th-12th grade boys; and 11th-12th grade girls. All grades are based on the grade in which a student is currently enrolled.

The entry fee for this tournament is $110 and guarantees each team a minimum of two games. There will be awards presented in each bracket.

The entry deadline is April 20, 2012.

For additional information or an entry form, please call the toll-free NAYS spring tournament hotline at 1-866-3525915, tournament director Bill Elkins at 304-824-3611, or go to the NAYS website at w w w. n o r t h a m e r i c a n y o u t hsports.org.

Shanty Boat Night The Point Pleasant River Museum will be having their 5th annual “Shanty Boat Night” on Friday, May 11, with dinner being served at 6:30pm. The event will be held at the museum located at 28 Main Street, Point Pleasant, WV, across from TuEndie-Wei State Park. This year’s theme is Mardi Gras, upon arrival each guest will receive a Mardi Gras favor to wear during the festive evening. Bingo was so much fun last year it was decided to have 8 games of bingo again this year and the winners will receive nice prizes, there will also be an auction. The door prize will be something everyone will hope to win; a night at a resort hotel with dinner coupons. The king cake is known for the baby inside it, therefore, the two people who gets the dessert with the baby will each win a gift especially with the king in mind. Dinner will consist of Jambalaya, salad, French bread, dessert and drink.

During the dinner, guests will be treated to Cajun music.

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Gospel Singers and Band from New Martinsville, WV. Tickets are $25.00 and are available at the river museum.

Call 304-674-0144 to get your tickets or stop by the river museum.

Spring Fever Run/Walk The Spring Fever Run/Walk in Huntington has been set for 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 28 at Pullman Square in Huntington.

This event benefits Grace Christian School.

For more information, call

304-544-0722.

Cost: Pre-registration, $15.

After April 14 and race day, $20.

“101 Unique Places to Dine in West Virginia 2012" brochure available The West Virginia Division of Tourism, in cooperation with the Collaborative for the 21st Century Appalachia, has released the "101 Unique Places to Dine in West Virginia 2012" brochure.

"It is always a pleasure to share with visitors to our state and the public all the

interestingly different settings and locations where they can enjoy a variety of dining experiences and food creations as unique as the state in which we live," said Betty Carver, commissioner of the Division of Tourism.

As with last year's list, the public was asked to vote.

"101 Unique Places to Dine" is available through the West Virginia Division of Tourism website at www.wv tourism.com. Scroll down to WV Dining Experiences, then click on 101 Places to Dine.

You can also call 1-800CALLWVA for a copy.

Fire Safety for People with Disabilities For years, West Virginia has been a state with one of the highes t fi re d eat h r ates in the Uni ted St at es . Ty p ic a l ly, hi gh risk populations include people with disabilities, older adults, and very young children. West Virginia has one of the hig h es t p o p u la ti o ns i n t he country of people with disabilitie s.

The following safety tips come from the National Fire Protection Association (NF PA ) : Plan yo u r es c ap e .

Most fire deaths happen in the home. Everyone should have a home fire escape plan so they will have time to escape in t he e ve nt o f a f i r e .

• Include everyone in your family in the plan and practice the plan at least twice a year.

• Make sure there are two ways out of every room and every b ui l di n g .

• Includ e p ro v is i o ns in yo ur plan for anyone who has a disabil it y.

• I f t h e r e i s a f i r e , i t ’s i m portant to get out right away and meet at an established meeting p l ace.

• Ke ep a p h on e by yo u r b ed in case you become trapped by smoke or fire and are unable to e scap e.

• Ask your fire department to revi ew y o u r p l a n . S om e departme nt s h av e v o l un t ar y r e gistries for people who may need extra assistance in an emerge n cy.

• I f t h er e i s a f ir e o r s m o ke , call 911 o r t he fi r e em e rg e n cy n u m b e r. P e o p l e w h o a r e d e a f and use a text telephone device (TTY’s or TDD’s) should c a l l t h e T T Y- e q u i p p e d 9 11 c e n t e r o r e m e rg e n c y s e r v i c e s center i n t he ir c om mu nit ie s .

Insta ll S m o k e A l a rm s.

Having working smoke ala rms in th e h o me gives peo ple more time to escape if th er e is s mo k e o r fire.

• Install alarms on every level of your home and outs id e al l s le e pin g areas.

• F o r a d d e d s a f e t y, i n s t a l l smoke alarms in every room w h e r e p e o p l e s l e e p . ( To i n c r e a s e s a f e t y e v e n f u r t h e r, have a qualified electrician i n s t a l l h a r d - w i r e d , i n t e r c o nn ec ted s m ok e al arms .)

• C ho o s e sm ok e alarms that use strobe (flashing) lights for people who are deaf or h ar d o f h ear i ng .

• I ns tall a n ew b att ery in all conventional alarms at least o nc e a ye a r.

• Alarms with ten-year lithium batteries are helpful for people who might have d i ff i c u l t i e s c h a n g i n g b a t t e ries. All smoke alarms should b e r ep la ce d a fte r ten years o r w h e n th e y f a il to w o rk .

Te s t Smoke Alarms M o n th l y.

• Te s t y o u r a l a r m a t l e a s t once a month using the test button or an approved smoke s u b s t itu te .

• Some alarms have features

that make them easier to test if y o u a r e un able to rea ch th e alarm, such as with a flashlig ht o r televisio n remote.

Es cap ing a F ir e.

• If there is smoke or fire blocking one of your ways out, try to use your second w ay o u t.

• If you must go through smoke, crawl low or get as low as you can go under the smoke. The cleanest air is low er.

• If you must wait for rescue, close the door to keep smoke out, wait by the wind ow, and m ak e y o ur pres en ce known to arriving firefighter s .

H o me F ir e S pr ink lers.

Sprinklers can extinguish a ho me f ir e in les s time than it takes for the fire department to ar r iv e.

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Linda McHahon Presents Program at Buford Chapter NSDAR

(L-R) Shirley Dudley, Regent, the Buford Chapter and Linda McHahon, speaker.

On March 10th, Mrs. Linda McHahon, presented the program at the Buford Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She serves as the Chapter Chairman, Women’s Issues.

Mrs. McHahon spoke of the challenges of women in Early America in New England versus women in Virginia. During those years, women had many children because the infant mortality rate was so high. Most women had to maintain a home including cooking for families and sewing for all members of the families.

Cabell County Winners announced in Young Writers Essay Contest Several teachers submitted student essays for judging to be considered in the West Virginia Young Writers Contest. Over one hundred thirty-two essays were entered. County judges have made their decisions and the county winners are as follows: • 1-2 Grade Category Winner: Sydney Ooten, Salt Rock Elementary, Myra Labus, Teacher • 3-4 Grade Category Winner: Hannah Tomes, Cox Landing Elementary, Amber Kitchen, Teacher • 5-6 Grade Category Winner: Cassie Bacon, Barboursville Middle School, Lori Bowen, Teacher • 9-10 Grade Category Winner: Dana Sharma, Huntington High School, Janie Mason, Teacher • 11 Grade Category Winner: Morgan Beaver, Cabell Midland High School, Lori Terango, Teacher All winning county entries have been submitted to the West Virginia Young Writers Contest. The young writers, their families and their teachers have been invited to the Young Writers Celebration on May 11th at the University of Charleston.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Pinwheels (Ann Burger) 6 large tortillas 2 – 8oz cream cheese (softened) 1 can diced green chilies 1 can chopped black olives 3 green onions ½ lb cooked ham (chopped) Mix well, spread on tortilla, roll and refrigerate 2 hours, then slice.

CITY-WIDE YARD SALE Saturday, May 19th • 8 a.m.

Everyone is encouraged to clean out their closets/garages/attics and participate.

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Barboursville Council Minutes of March 6, 2012 (Taken from The V illage People – Issue 221, April 2012) The Village of Barboursville met Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Center with all members present, except Recorder, Kandy Miller, Finance Director, Diana Roy and Councilman Chris Tatum, who were at a Traveler’s Insurance Seminar.

Mayor Turman called the meeting to order and Chief Coffey gave the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.

MINUTES FROM: FEBRUARY 21, 2012 Councilman Plybon made motion to dispense with the reading of the regular Council minutes from Feb 21, 2011 and that they be approved as presented. Councilman Hockenberry seconded. Motion carried.

UPDATES AND COMMENTS: Public Works Director Steve Parsons reported the updates since the last Council minutes.

Repaired downspouts and rotted wood over the front door of the Senior Center Poured three concrete pads around Backflow Prevention Valves and installed covers and filled in dirt, seeded and placed straw in the area Installed a yard hydrant at the Horse Ring and repainted lines on the

Basketball Court and repaired the backboard at the Barboursville Community Park Made a curb cut on McComas Avenue Repaired a leak in the Community Center Removed tree on Central Avenue in front of old Metro Properties Fixed and re-hung installation in the city garage Ran the street sweeper around the Village when weather permitted Continue to clean up and pick up trash in town Straightened several bent and crooked street signs Completed ten (10) Work Order Requests OLD BUSINESS: Dr. Bill Webb—Oasis Behavioral Health Services LLC Mayor Turman reported that he met today with Dr. Bill Webb concerning The Healing Place in Huntington WV. Dr. Bill Webb is involved in The Healing Place in Huntington, this facility is modeled after The Healing Place in Louisville, Kentucky. This facility is for men who have drug/alcohol problems.

He invited Mayor Turman, Recorder Kandy Miller and Council to tour the facility.

Attorney David Tyson reported that he has been involved with the program and that they are doing a great job turning these men’s lives around. Mayor Turman reported that we will try to learn more about the facility in the future.

NEW BUSINESS: 2011-2012 General Fund Budget Revision #2 Mayor Turman reported this is an increase for a Budget Revision of the General Fund for $58,300.00. Mayor Turman reported this increase was to take care of the resurfacing of the tennis courts at the Barboursville Park for $30,000.00, the new handicap lift chair for the pool for $5,000.00 and for the Backflow Preventor for $23,300.00, for a total of $58,300.00. Councilman Hockenberry made the motion to approve the 2011-2012 General Fund Budget Revision for $58,300.00.

Councilman Spencer seconded.

Plybon - yes, Hockenberry - yes, Turman – yes, Hall - yes, Spencer – yes.

Motion carried.

Re-appointment of Larry Poynter to Tri State Air Port Authority Mayor Turman explained that Larry Poynter has been on the TriState AirPort Authority representing the Village of Barboursville for sev-

eral years and does a great job.

He made the motion to re-appointment Larry Poynter for a new three year term to the Tri- State AirPort Authority. Councilman Plybon seconded. Spencer–yes, Hall-yes, Turman– yes, Hockenberry- yes, Plybon – yes. Motion carried.

Recommendation from the Barboursville Housing Authority – Appointment of Candy Steele – Treasurer Mayor Turman announced that Jack Hatfield was retiring from the Housing Authority and the recommendation from the Barboursville Housing Authority is that Candy Steele be appointed to this position.

Councilman Hall made the motion to accept the recommendation from the Barboursville Housing Authority to appoint Candy Steele to the position of Treasurer. Councilman Hockenberry seconded. Plybon - yes, Hockenberry – yes, Turman – yes, Hall yes, Spencer – yes. Motion carried.

Work Session for 2012 -2013 Budget: March 20, 2012 @ 6:30 pm Conference Room at City Hall Mayor Turman reported that Finance Director, Diana Roy said she will have the 2012 -2013 Budget ready for review and for Council work session on March 20, 2012.

Mayor Turman made the motion to have the 2012 -2013 Budget Work Session on March 20, 2012 at 6:30 pm in the Conference Room in City Hall.

Councilman Hall seconded.

Spencer – yes, Hall- yes, Turman – yes, Hockenberry – yes, Plybon – yes. Motion carried.

COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Hall asked when the new increase in the sanitary sewer charges would begin. The new increase began January 1, 2012.

Councilman Hockenberry reminded everyone that Little League Baseball and Babe Ruth Baseball has begun at the Barboursville Park and asked everyone to be aware of all the children in the Park at this time. He also asked about nets for the battling cages. Steve said he thought that Tom Wilmink had already replaced them.

Councilman Plybon asked that everyone remember the storm victims in our thoughts and prayers.

Mayor Turman asked about our salt supply for the year. We have excess this year due to the mild winter.

VISITORS: None There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned. The time was 7:55 p.m.

Renaissance Art Gallery’s Hosts for the Week of April 20, 21, & 22 Friday April 20, 2012: Gary Lapelle: Gary is a native Huntington artist. Gary has used his cartoons to

illustrate many pamphlets and two books. Locally, his love of animals has helped him created portrait qual-

April Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL

Willa Mae Roberts (celebrating her 93rd birthday in April) Lisa Templeton Denny Paugh Morgan Porter Tanner Paugh Lauren Milton Jakob Link Casey Chapman Jenny Johnson Bud Faulkner Cornell Jones Stephen Rogers Maude Loges If you - or someone you know - will Melissa Martin be celebratrating a birthday in the Tondalaya Martin coming months... Call 304-743-6731 Eva Massey and give us their name - OR just Michael Mullins email the information to Juanita Berry White trudyblack@thecabellstandard.com Taylor White

ity paintings of people’s pets from snapshots. He still loves cartooning and creates whimsical drawings and offers them to the public at different venues in the area, also will custom design cartoons upon request.

Saturday April 21, 2012 Laura Moul: Laura Moul is a landscape photographer known throughout West Virginia for her love of the flora and fauna of the region. She has been a frequent participant in art shows.

She is in her own right a well known and award winning artist. She has art on permanent display at The Renaissance Art Gallery and is a frequent participant in regular shows. She recently received her Photographic Craftsman degree from Professional Photographers of America. She is a valuable resource on fine art photography and all the changes technology has brought to the field. Figure drawing will start this day 4-6 pm.

Sunday April 23, 2012 Bruce Bowersock: A founding member of The Renaissance Art Gallery, Bruce is a well-established painter with works on display both at The Renaissance Art Gallery and Tamarack. He is a member of Tri-state, Allied artists, and is an enthusiastic teacher of art.

The Renaissance Art Gallery is located at 900 8th Street, Suite #20, Huntington.

For more information: Gallery (304) 525-3235, Appointments: (304) 453-3187, gallerywv@yahoo.com, www.orgsites.com/wv/renaissance, h t t p : / / t w i t t e r. c o m / w v g a l l e r y, http://renaissancegalleryart.blogspot. com/ Gallery hours are: Friday & Saturday 12-4 pm, Sunday 1-4 pm. Studio hours Monday 10-Noon, Wednesday 1:00-7:30 pm and Saturday 10-Noon.

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West Virginia Division of Culture and History to host A. James Manchin Memorial Marble Tournament for Kids on April 21 CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History will host a sanctioned Marble Tournament sponsored by the West Virginia Marble Shooters Association on Saturday, April 21, at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, Charleston. The tournament is open to children from 7 to 14 years of age and all skill levels. The tournament is free.

Interested participants can come to the Culture Center as early as

8:30 a.m. Members of the West Virginia Marble Shooters Association (WVMSA) will be available to teach beginners how to shoot marbles from 9 - 11 a.m. The registration deadline is 10:30 a.m. and the tournament begins at 11 a.m. Tournament marbles will be provided.

The fourth annual competition, titled The A. James Manchin Memorial Marble Tournament, will result in both a boy and girl champion who will be eligible to go to

the 89th annual National Marble Tournament in Wildwood, N.J., in June to compete for national honors, college scholarships and numerous prizes and awards.

The marble game played in the tournament is called Ringer. It is played by placing 13 marbles in the form of an “X” in a 10-foot circle with players alternating shots. National contest rules will apply in the competition and can be found by visiting the website w w w. n a t i o n a l m a r b l e t o u r n a -

ment.org.

Additionally, the WVMSA will have marbles for sale.

Pre-registration is encouraged.

For more information about The A. James Manchin Memorial Marble Tournament, contact Chris Reed, museum education specialist for the Division, at (304) 5580220, ext. 185.

The West Virginia Division of Culture and History is an agency within the West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts

with Kay Goodwin, Cabinet Secretary. The Division, led by Commissioner Randall Reid-Smith, brings together the past, present and future through programs and services focusing on archives and history, arts, historic preservation and museums. For more information about the Division’s programs, events and sites, visit www.wvculture.org. The Division of Culture and History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

2012 Farming Heritage Award Program Announced Cosponsored by the State Fair of West Virginia and West Virginia Farm Bureau LEWISBURG, WV - Farming families are being sought as applicants for the 2012 Farming Heritage Award that is being offered by the State Fair of West Virginia and the West Virginia Farm Bureau. The Farming Heritage award will be presented to a family that has strived to maintain its rural lifestyle by contributing to the community, acting as role models,

dedicating time to efficient agricultural production, and maintaining the upkeep of their farm through generations.

The winning family will be treated to an award ceremony during the State Fair on August 16th, an award luncheon, overnight accommodations, free admission, preferred parking, and a Natural Stone Sign award with the fam-

ily's name that may be displayed indoors or outdoors. A photo and brief biography of the winners will also be displayed in the Gus R. Douglass Annex during the Fair.

"The Farming Heritage Award honors an agricultural family, and their multi-generation contributions to their community and to West Virginia. The official state

seal, featuring a farmer, is the logo of the award program," said Karen Lilly, Office Manager, State Fair of West Virginia.

Entry forms may be completed by family members or by someone who wants to nominate a family for consideration. Judging will be conducted by an independent panel of judges. All entries must be in the State Fair office by 4:30

p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2012.

Applications are available through the State Fair by calling Karen Lilly @ 304/645-1090 or visiting www.statefairofwv.com.

Farming Heritage applications are also available through the West Virginia Farm Bureau office by calling LeVera Gillum @ 304472-2080 ext. 302 or visiting www.wvfarm.org.

Settlement to Change Complexion of Land Conservation in West Virginia CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Land Trust (Land Trust) has been awarded $4,050,000 to launch a five year initiative to protect up to 20,000 thousand acres of forested and riparian areas in southern West Virginia.

The initiative is funded by a settlement of a citizen enforcement action against Alpha Natural Resources subsidiaries that prosecuted violations of the Clean Water Act. Appalachian Mountain Advocates brought the enforcement action and negotiated the settlement on behalf of the Sierra Club, the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition, the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, and Coal River Mountain Watch.

The Land Trust will use these funds in the watersheds impacted by the violations, namely the Kanawha and Guyandotte River watersheds. Additionally, the Land Trust was awarded $500,000 in 2011 from Clean Water Act enforcement actions brought by Appalachian Mountain Advocates.

A unique feature of this initiative is the collaboration with the West Virginia University College of Law and its new Land Use and Sustainable Development Clinic

(also funded by more than $4,250,000 from actions brought

by Appalachian Mountain Advocates to enforce the Clean Water Act) to provide law students with the practical experience in the field of land use planning and land conservation matters. That clinic will educate future generations on conservation law and its application in our state.

“We have been a very small organization for many years, operating on a very lean budget.

Over the years we have protected historic farms, natural woodlands, riparian areas and mature forests; and all because of the passion of the property owners who made these donations, and the hard work of our dedicated board members,” says Terrell

Ellis, Executive Director.

“These funds have the opportunity to change the complexion of the land conservation movement in West Virginia. We will now have the resources to compensate land owners, help cover the costs associated with closing easements and collaboratively partner with other conservation organizations across the state to prioritize conservation efforts,” Ellis continued.

The Land Trust has a rich history of protecting special places in West Virginia through the use of voluntary conservation easements which protect and preserve land according to the land owners’ wishes in perpetuity. A conservation easement is a voluntary contract between a landowner

and a land trust (or other qualified agency) in which the owner places permanent restrictions on the future uses of some or all of their property to protect scenic, wildlife, or agricultural resources. The property owner dictates the details of the agreement to assure that their vision for the property is maintained. It is then the responsibility of the land trust to maintain, monitor, and if necessary defend the easement.

Founded in 1995, The West Virginia Land Trust, through education, outreach, and voluntary

conservation easements, works to help West Virginians protect their special places, forever. Unfortunately, there are many more special places left unprotected and open to unwanted development.

Protecting farmlands, forests, urban green spaces, watersheds and other natural areas takes imagination, commitment, knowledge and a collaborative approach. For more information on the West Virginia Land Trust (www.wvlandtrust.org) call- 304346-7788 or email- wvlt@te-associates.com.

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Outdoor News

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Biologists looking for angler participation in Ohio River survey

David Payne Sr. Column by David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

The division of Natural Resources is conducting a survey of

Ohio River anglers this year through October 20. It's part of a multi-state effort to gain an understanding of how anglers are using the fishery. Biologists will be conducting surveys on a vast stretch of the river from where Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania meet all the way downriver to Kentucky's border with Indiana.

It's a fairly comprehensive effort, somewhat like the U.S. Census, only on a smaller scale with biologists on the river interviewing anglers. The survey takes about five minutes. It's been done once a decade and provides information officials use to better understand fishing trends, said Chris O'Bara, a DNR fish biologist who is coordinating West Virginia's part in the survey.

During the spring, biologists will be focusing on anglers fishing tailwater sections, while later in the season, they will be speaking mostly to boaters coming off the river.

“The things we want to find out are how many fish are being caught, released and harvest; what species people are fishing for, whether it's catfish, black bass, hybrid striped bass, sauger or walleye. What they catch and what they harvest are two different things, there are a lot of species people fish for and release everything. We want to know how much effort they are putting into their fishing, what waters they've fished, how long their trips are, where they live (we just ask for the zip code) – those types of questions,” O'Bara said.

As for current conditions on the river, O'Bara said anglers have been having considerable luck with sauger fishing and white bass should pick up soon.

“We're seeing a lot of really nice walleye on the river, that seems to be a positive impact of stocking walleye, there is more abundance, but also larger fish. It's not uncommon to see 25-inch walleye,” he said.

In recent years, the state has been stocking largemouth bass in addition to hybrid striped bass on the river and is seeing some improved species as a result. Another fish recently stocked in the last few years, the blue catfish, has also taken off.

Most of the blue-catfish stocking has been in the R.C. Byrd and

Racine pools.

“We've been stocking blue catfish in some of the pools on the lower end of the river. We've had good catches of blue catfish, but a lot of people haven't figured out how to catch them yet. This isn't a fish you catch with chicken livers on the river bottom. They grow big, but they aren't like a typical catfish. People who fish for them successfully are fishing suspended in the water column, not on the bottom of the river. They feed a lot on gizzard shad and most of the people who catch them are using live bait – like gizzard shad minnows – fished more in the middle of the water column,” O'Bara said.

Contact David Payne at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com.

Thankfully, no more open day fishing frenzy

By David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

I was listening to National Public Radio last week – I do that sometimes – and heard a story about all the excitement surrounding the opening day of Illinois' trout season at Silver Lake in northern Illinois.

People were crowding around the water, just bristling with excitement.

Nobody seemed to mind that they had to wait eight or ten hours lined up like sardines in cans to even just get in to fish the lake. Once there, nobody seemed to mind that they were fishing elbow to elbow.

I don't like to have somebody I don't know 20 feet from me when I'm fishing. Especially if they are standing on my right side. That's my This well-known photograph from Spruce Knob Lake in the 1950s, shows just how hectic opening day of trout season could be in West Virginia. casting side.

As I listened to this fishing adAs soon as people could fish Web sites that may be of interest to “As fishery science moved for- sands of anglers converged each venture unfold, I couldn't believe year round, some were hitting the you readers. there were people still having to fish ward, into the 1960s and 1970s a lot opening day of trout season.

The U.S. Geological Survey A major cause for the declining water during the winter and they like this. It's insane and unnecessary. of the need for an opening day and The concept of a fishing season season closures wasn't something need of fixed seasons was the state's wanted something to fish for. When Water Watch: water.usgs.gov. You is supposed to be a method of pro- our understanding of fishery science ability to rear fish in hatcheries. In seasons were in place, trout stocking can check real-time stream flow the 1930s, all of the state's stocked didn't begin until spring, but now anywhere in the United States. It's a tecting fish, especially during supported,” he said.

DNR Coldwater Fisheries Chief trout came from federal hatcheries, there was considerable pressure neat tool if you've got an upcoming spawning, but there are certainly trip. other ways of doing it besides un- Mike Shingleton told me bluntly, such as the one at White Sulphur from anglers to stock earlier.

Wvangler.com: it's a great fishSo winter stocking began. There leashing hordes of anglers to catch “Even today, some people say they Springs. As the state began building nearly the entire adult population of wish we could go back to opening its own hatcheries later, it was actu- was another benefit – not all the fish ing forum and a good place to find fish in a day or two. It's an old idea, day. They either weren't around ally able to supply more trout for its were caught immediately. They real information about what fish are lived and grew. When the spring an- doing around the state. Most of the and in the South, we've gotten past when we had them or their memory waters.

“Even then,” Shingleton said, glers finally arrived on the waters, discussion is about trout, but there is has gotten bad.” this.

There was a time when West Vir- “People were complaining about they weren't all catching 7-inch rain- some warmwater discussion on In West Virginia, biologists came to the conclusion decades ago that ginia's anglers had to endure the opening day. People wanted to fish bow trout anymore. They were there as well.

Contact David Payne Sr. at statewide fishing seasons weren't same headaches Illinois anglers do year around. Immediately after the catching trout of various sizes, indavidpayne@theputnam necessary, Brett Preston, West Vir- on opening day of trout season. opening day closed and we went to cluding large ones. standard.com. * ginia Division of Natural Resources Probably the most insane of all was year-round fishing, hatchery proI want to pass along a couple of tiny Spruce Knob Lake, where thou- duction went up 25 percent.” warmwater fisheries chief told me.

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Tuesday, April 17, 2012 – Page 9

New Clay Center membership packages offer more benefits, customization Museum- and performance-based plans available now CHARLESTON, WV – Get new benefits and more options with the Clay Center’s redesigned membership program. Create a personal experience with core packages and optional add-ons for a customized plan.

President and CEO Judy Wellington said the Center will better serve the community by offering a more diverse range of benefits to a wider audience.

“This new program has something for everyone – kids, single parents, traditional families, empty-nesters and young professionals,” she said. “It’s not just museum-focused anymore. No matter what you enjoy at the Clay Center, you can tailor your membership to reflect your interests.”

Select a basic plan focused on

the museum or – for the first time ever – performances. Then, select any optional members-only groups created specifically for children, young professionals, art lovers and film fanatics to complete your experience with additional benefits.

The three core packages are: • Museum Explorers ($65) – Get free museum gallery admission and planetarium shows, much like the Center’s previous membership plans.

• Concert Connoisseurs ($65) – Purchase tickets for Clay Center Presents and Broadway in Charleston performances before the general public, among other perks.

• Discover Clay ($120) – Enjoy all the benefits of the Mu-

seum Explorers and Concert Connoisseurs plans.

The four optional affinity groups are: • Clay KIDS ($45/family) – Children get their own card, exclusive activities at the Center and reciprocal benefits at children’s museums all over the country.

• Screen Stars ($35/family) – Members receive free tickets to giant screen films and behind-the-screen tours.

• Art Aficionados ($100/family) – Art lovers enjoy free admission to major art museums around the nation and extra privileges at the Clay Center.

• Friends of Clay ($35/person) – Young professionals are offered free networking and professional development op-

portunities and discounted tickets to fundraising events.

All Clay Center members will be enrolled in a new rewards program, through which they can earn prizes for visiting. Plus, members receive discounts on workshops, home delivery of the Center’s quarterly magazine and more.

Membership benefits are good for one year.

Wellington said many aspects of the program were inspired by the suggestions of patrons.

“People are always asking for performance-related benefits, so it was very important to us to include those in this new membership plan,” she said. “Another special feature of these packages lets members add other adults onto their accounts—parents, nan-

nies, babysitters and college-age children—for little cost.”

Discounted membership packages are available to active, reserve and retired military personnel, and families who receive assistance through programs like SNAP, WIC, CHIP and Medicaid can take advantage of a special membership program. For more information on these offers and all other membership inquiries, contact Clay Center Membership Manager Miranda Burr at 304-561-3521 or email membership@theclaycenter.org.

Visit www.theclaycenter.org for more details on membership and all other Clay Center programs and events.

Enterprise contributes to United Way of the River Cities United Way is focused on the building blocks for a better life – education, income and health.

Everyone wins when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable and when people have good health. LIVE UNITEDTM. A credo. A mission. A goal. A constant reminder that when individuals think outside themselves, they have the power to facilitate change. For more information about United Way, contact 304. 523.8929 or visit www.unitedwayrivercities.org.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Director of Business Rental Sales Jim Withers and Area Rental Manager Raymond Washington present United Way Director of Resource Development Scott Neill with a $1,264 contribution to the 2011 workplace campaign.

HUNTINGTON - Enterprise Rent-A-Car recently made a contribution to United Way of the River Cities.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car awarded United Way with a $1,264 contribution for the 2011 workplace campaign. The donation will be used to support funded partner programs in the areas of learning and earning, families and children, health and wellness and basic

needs/unforeseen hardships. The funds also will ensure safety-net services are available for River Cities residents in need.

“We have a wonderful relationship with Enterprise, and we are very fortunate they donate to us so generously every year,” said Scott Neill, United Way director of resource development. “This contribution will help United Way improve community conditions in

our five-county service area, as well as create lasting change. We look forward to building this relationship for years to come.”

To become an investor or to learn more about United Way’s work and how you can make a difference in the lives of others in the River Cities, call 304-523-8929 or email liveunited@unitedwayrivercities.org.

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Sources And Influences Opening Reception set for April 22 at Huntington Museum Of Art The Huntington Museum of Art will host the opening reception for Sources and Influences: Contemporary Clay Artists, Mentors and Students at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2012.

Ceramic artist Warren MacKenzie will give his Walter Gropius Master Artist Public Presentation followed by a reception. Admission to the April 22 opening is free.

Walter Gropius Master Artist Randy Johnston will present a demonstration-only workshop during this exhibit from April 2022. Visit www.hmoa.org or call (304) 529-2701 for workshop fee information.

An exhibit of works by MacKenzie and Johnston remains on view at HMA through May 6, 2012.

HMA is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Walter Gropius Master Artist Series in 2012. Ceramic artist and teacher Kathleen Kneafsey has served as artist-inresidence at the Huntington Museum of Art for the past 10 years and is responsible for selecting the country’s top ceramic artists to visit Huntington as part of the Walter Gropius Master Artist Workshop Series. Thanks to her ongoing efforts, the museum’s small clay studio has grown, the workshop program has gained national stature, and HMA’s contemporary ceramics collection has expanded with each visiting artist.

Kneafsey’s bold vision and commitment to ceramics education continues with Sources and Influences: Contemporary Clay Artists, Mentors and Students.

Sources and Influences explores the connections, tangible and intangible, between mentors and students within the current studio ceramics community in the U.S., beginning with a single, representative work by each of the 22 clay artists who have participated in the Walter Gropius Master Artist Workshop Series. In keeping with the theme, each of the artists has selected two additional ceramists to display work alongside their own: an artist they consider their mentor, and another whom they have mentored. The exhibit will present a total of 66 works, both functional and sculptural. Three generations of potters are represented, from early vanguards of the studio pottery movement to those just beginning their career in clay. Professional give-and-take

remains, as it always has, an important vehicle to transmit ideas concerning technique and aesthetic; however, among these ceramic artists, camaraderie often extends beyond direct instruction in the studio. Sources and Influences is rooted in the power of these relationships to shape not only a career, but a life – in clay.

This exhibit is generously sponsored by The Herald-Dispatch, Isabelle Gwynn and Robert Daine Exhibition Endowment, In Memory of Dr. Paul Ambrose, In Honor of Milton and Jane Herndon, In Honor of Helen and Bob Massullo, In Memory of Mary Etta Hight, In Memory of James B. Hoey, In Memory of See-More (English Bull Terrier 4/25/200511/9/2010), West Virginia Division of Culture and History, and

West Virginia Commission on the Arts.

This program is presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Division of Culture and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.

The Walter Gropius Master Artist Series is funded through the generosity of the Estate of Roxanna Y. Booth, who wished to assist in the development of an art education program in accordance with the proposals of Walter Gropius, who designed the Museum’s Gropius Addition, as well as the Gropius Studios.

HMA is fully accessible. For information, visit more www.hmoa.org or call (304) 5292701.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides safe disposal of Medications HUNTINGTON, WV — Everyone hears the stories. A baby accidentally ingests pills that are just within reach. A teenager uses pills as a means to get high. An elderly person takes the wrong medication, resulting in complications.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides one safe option to dispose of unused or expired medications to help prevent prescription drug abuse. The next prescription drug take-back day is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,

April 28.

Cabell County residents may drop off unused or expired medications at the following locations: • Ebenezer Medical Outreach/Douglass Center — 1448 10th Avenue, Huntington • Milton Pre-K School — 1123 Church Street, Milton • West Virginia State Police Detachment — Route 60 According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), state, local and tribal law enforcement

agencies have removed 995,185 pounds (498.5 tons) of medication from circulation during the last three National Drug Take Back Days.

“Everyone hears about the tragedies associated with prescription drug abuse,” said Michelle Perdue, CCSAPP project coordinator. “The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a great way to prevent diversion, as well as educate the public of the dangers of misusing prescription

drugs. The process is convenient.

People bring their unwanted medications to one of the drop-off locations, and law enforcement officials collect and properly dispose of them. We encourage everyone who has unwanted medications to drop them off at a location near them on April 28.”

Other locations in the Tri-State include Kenova Volunteer Fire Department and Ashland Police Department. For more collection sites, visit www.dea.gov.

In 2011, CCSAPP helped to collect 584 pounds of prescription drugs during two National Drug Take Back Days and its own collaborative events. In January, CCSAPP collected 40 pounds at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

For more information about National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, visit www.dea.gov.

Contact CCSAPP at 304-5238929, ext. 114 or ccsapp@unitedwayrivercities.org.

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Putnam Native designs special edition rifle for World Renowned Rifle Company

By David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

It's certainly not every day that a dream comes true, but one certainly did for a Putnam County native hoping to honor America's coal miners with a special-edition rifle.

Boyd Hodge, a Frazier's Bottom native now living in Point Pleasant, will be showing off the rifle, a special-edition Henry Golden Boy, at Dunlap's Gun and Pawn in Hurricane on April 28.

“I had been a coal miner for years.” he said. “There are a lot of misconceptions about coal miners and I had this thought in my head: coal miners never get any recognition, except for bad publicity or when a tragedy happens. I thought it would be nice for somebody to just recognize a coal miner for what he is and what he does.”

Hodge is quick to point out that he isn't making any money from the rifle's sales and doesn't want to. However, that didn't make transferring this from an idea in his head to an actual presentation rifle much easier. It wasn't something that he could present to numerous manufacturers and see which were interested. He had a very, very short list. In fact, there was only one company on it, Henry Repeating Arms.

“I didn't want any money. I just wanted the rifle made and I wanted Henry to be the company that made it. The special thing about Henry is that not just the rifle, but all of its parts are made in America. I knew right from the first minute that if Henry wasn't interested in it, it just wasn't going to happen,” Hodge said.

He and his wife Linda took some Henry rifles and traced on

Photo Henry Repeating Arms. This is the left side of the receiver of a special-coal-miner-tribute-edition Golden Boy rifle from Henry Repeating Arms. The artistic design was created by Frazier's Bottom native Boyd Hodge, whose picture appears here on the rifle. paper the borders for the dimensions of the surfaces they'd have to work with. Once they had created the artistic design, he approached Henry Repeating Arms owner Anthony Imperato.

“When I first contacted Henry, they weren't too excited about the idea. I had to do a lot of talking. They turned me down twice, but think about their situation, put yourself in his shoes as the owner, you have a large company the size of Henry and you've got this guy just calling you up on a cold call. But then, one morning he called me at 8 a.m. and he said 'we're going with the rifle,” Hodge recalled.

He asked Imperato what changed his mind. It was his viewing of an episode of the Spike reality show “Coal,” which documents working life in a West Virginia coal mine.

“He said after watching that show, he had an entirely different perspective. That's how it came about. He was a wonderful man to work with, very down to earth and very compassionate,” Hodge said.

After that, there were discussions about the design. Henry came up with an altered version of it.

“Henry sent back their version, I wouldn't agree to it. We finally had to agree to disagree.

Finally, he came back and did the design exactly the way I wanted it. The picture of of the coal miner on the rifle is a picture of me underground. Everybody says it would be worth a lot more if it didn't have my picture on it,” Hodge said, jokingly.

The rifle is a .22-caliber special-edition of Henry's Golden Boy with a 20-inch octagon bar-

rel. The right side of the rifle's receiver features a coal miner and the inscription “Faces of Coal, Hearts of Gold.” The left side has an engraving of a younger Hodge underground looking up and the words “Coal Miners United.”

On the stock is engraved a prayer “Lord as I enter this portal of manmade darkness keep me safe from the dangers below and bring me back to the light of day.

In this, oh Lord, I pray and if the worst should happen let my friends and loved ones know that I did not suffer on this... my final day.”

“I wrote that prayer myself” Hodge said, “I said it every day when I went into the portal.”

Hodge became a coal miner in the late 1970s.

“I had just finished up service in the Army, tried to land a job

with the civil service. That didn't work out, so into the mines I went. I've went down with guys that panicked and everything else, but when I went down the first time it didn't bother me at all. I never really thought about it. We went down for seven-anda-half miles, it took two hours just to get in and two hours to get out. You know if anything happens when you're down that far, you're just done for. But that's something I never thought about,” he recalled.

Officals at Henry could not be reached for comment directly because they were attending the National Rifle Association in St. Louis.

“American coal mining,” according to a statement on the Henry Web site, “has an enduring history that is older than the nation itself. At Henry Repeating Arms, we are extremely proud to introduce the Henry Golden Boy Coal Miners Edition to honor those who have worked in our nation's coal-mining industry.”

Hodge will be making an appearance at Dunlap's Gun and Pawn in Hurricane from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28. Josh Dunlap, who owns the store with his father, said that they will be selling the rifle at $100 off on that day.

There will also be a limited number of signed certificates of authenticity available. Hodge said he will also be autographing the rifles upon request.

“We think it's a very special thing,” Dunlap said, “to have a rifle made specifically in tribute of our coal miners. We'd like to thank Boyd Hodge and Henry for their work in making that happen.”

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Alumni Weekend is April 27-28 at Marshall University Th is year ’s eve nt c eleb rat es ‘17 5 yea rs of your suc ces s!’

HUNTINGTON – Marshall University will celebrate Alumni Weekend 2012 Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28, with a variety of special events culminating with the 75th annual Alumni Awards Banquet.

This year’s Alumni Weekend celebrates 175 years of alumni and student success. The banquet, during which distinguished Marshall Alumni and friends are honored, will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 28, in the Don Morris Room of the Memorial Student Center on the Huntington campus.

“Springtime is a time of renewal,” said Nancy Pelphrey, coordinator of alumni programs. “I hope to see many Marshall alumni back on campus to renew old friendships, share memories and witness the incredible growth of their beloved alma mater. We have planned a spectacular Alumni Weekend filled with a variety of entertaining events and we hope to see many new as well as many familiar faces! If you are an alumnus of Marshall University and you’ve

never been back for Alumni Weekend, this is a fantastic year to do it!”

Below is a brief look at some of the events planned for Alumni Weekend 2012. All events, even complimentary ones, require an RSVP. Friday, April 27 · Alumni and friends are invited to take an entertaining look back at Marshall University by attending a presentation by the university archivist. Attendees can take a stroll through Marshall’s history and learn about successes and challenges that brought it to where it is today. The presentation is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Foundation Hall, Home of the Erickson Alumni Center. Light refreshments and cash bar will be available.

Saturday, April 28 · All alumni and friends of Marshall University are invited to a complimentary pre-lunch reception sponsored by the Heritage Society.

The reception is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Foundation Hall, Home of the Erickson Alumni Center. Walking tours of the facility

also will be available. · This year’s Class Luncheon will honor the Golden Anniversary of the Class of 1962. The cost of this reservation-only event is $20 per person. Alumni and friends will have an opportunity to connect with fellow classmates and hear from university administrators about Marshall’s progress since 1962.

Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of Foundation Hall, Home of the Erickson Alumni Center. · The complimentary Green and White Spring Tailgate Party is a fun, festive pre-game gathering for alumni and friends. Remember Stewart’s Hot Dogs? Attendees can enjoy these and other refreshments under the big alumni tent! Tailgate begins at noon in the West Lot of Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Kickoff is at 2 p.m.

A champagne reception · will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. on the plaza of the Memorial Student Center. · The 75th annual Alumni Awards Banquet will honor distin-

guished alumni and friends as well as special scholarship recipients.

The cost is $75 per person and $140 per couple. Reserved tables are also available. Call the alumni office at 304-696-3134 for more information. The banquet begins at 7 p.m. in the Don Morris Room at the Memorial Student Center.

Sponsors of Alumni Weekend are Bank of America, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Creative Audio Visual Group, Jenkins Fenstermaker, Cabell Huntington Hospital and State Electric.

Marshall University “The Alumni Association would like to thank the sponsors of this year’s event,” Pelphrey said. “Their support allows us to continue to bring quality programs to our alumni.”

Other Alumni Weekend activities include: · The College of Fine Arts hosts the 9th annual Empty Bowls event. Last year this event raised more than $15,000 for the Huntington Area Food Bank. Patrons pay $12 for a handmade ceramic bowl and a modest soup lunch; all pro-

ceeds go to the food bank. The cost of each $12 lunch will, in turn, provide 64 meals to the hungry. The event also includes a silent auction of donated items including MU memorabilia, gift cards and other items. Empty Bowls will be Friday, April 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1015 5th Ave. · Gallery 842 will feature a complimentary Master of Arts Student Exhibition on Friday, April 27, from noon to 6 p.m. at 842 4th Ave. · The Delta Upsilon Chapter of Delta Zeta Sorority is having a reunion during Alumni Weekend.

Active members will host a reception in the chapter house on Saturday, April 28, from noon to 1:30 p.m. All members of the Delta Upsilon Chapter are invited. For more information and to make reservations, please e-mail dzmu2012@comcast.net or jensragan@yahoo.com.

For more information about Alumni Weekend 2012 or to make reservations, call 304-696-2901.

Page 13 –Tuesday, April 17, 2012 FLORINE SYLVIA SMITH BELCHER TIMOTHY CHAFFIN SHIRLEY MARIE DUNN CLARY PHILLIP EUGENE CRISLIP RAYMOND RAY DENNISON HILDA ELLEN COLEMAN DEWEES BONNIE BEE GILES LIZOTTE REV. JOHN WESLEY LUSHER REBECCA COLLEEN MOHR McCALLISTER DAVID LEE McDONIE LOLA IRENE MITCHELL JOHNNY PIEPENBRINK ROGER ALAN SMITH RICHARD NOLAN SPURLOCK BEULAH MAE TURLEY ANTHONY "Tony" WAYNE WALLACE

FLORINE SYLVIA SMITH BELCHER Florine Sylvia Smith Belcher, 88, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2012, at the Wyngate Senior Living Community in Barboursville, West Virginia.

A graveside service was held Wednesday, April 11, at South Webster Cemetery in South Webster, Ohio, with Rev. Roger Lavender officiating. Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel of Barboursville assisted with arrangements.

She was born January 27, 1924, in Ruggles, Kentucky, the oldest daughter of the late Rev. Mance Ball and Hester Green Ball. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Lloyd Harmon Smith, her second husband, Elmer R. Belcher, sister Christine Novatoni, brother Delbert Ball, and brother Ray Ball.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Jerry Smalley of Huntington. She also is survived by her beloved grandsons, Jason (RaShawna) Smalley of Huntington and Jerod Smalley of Columbus, Ohio.

Additional survivors include three beautiful great-grandchildren, Chloe MiKayla Smalley of Huntington, and Brady Heath Smalley and Tyler Wade Smalley of Columbus, Ohio.

For 81 years she lived in Scioto County, Ohio, in the South Webster area. She owned and operated her own business, Smith's Beauty Salon. She and her husband Lloyd were loyal fans of the South Webster High School basketball team having attended nearly every game for four decades. She was a member of Bloom Freewill Baptist Church in Scioto Furnace, Ohio, where she made many life-long friendships.

In 2005, she moved to Huntington, WV to be with family. She enjoyed following the activities of the Cabell Midland H.S. Band which her daughter directed. In 2009, Wyngate Senior Living Community became her home due to declining health. At Wyngate, she received loving care from a wonderful staff. Hospice of Huntington also provided a great source of support for her and her family.

Memorial contributions may be

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made to Bloom Freewill Baptist Church, Box 162, South Webster, Ohio, 45682, or Hospice of Huntington.

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

TIMOTHY CHAFFIN Timothy Chaffin, 55, of Salt Rock, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 7, 2012, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by the Rev. David Cardwell.

Burial followed in the Bailey Cemetery.

He was born April 9, 1956, in Huntington, W.Va. He was the foster son of the late Sybil Bias.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Bailey Chaffin; his children, Keni Carder, Alex Chaffin, Chance Chaffin, Miranda and Derek Chaffin; one stepson, Jason Preston; one grandson, Jordan Meadows; and a host of family and friends.

Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements.

SHIRLEY MARIE DUNN CLARY Shirley Marie Dunn Clary, 73, of Lesage, W.Va., made her peaceful entrance into heaven surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, W.Va. She was born December 8, 1938 in, Pliney, W.Va., the youngest of five children and the daughter of the late Lloyd and Murley Meadows Dunn.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 6, 2012, at Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, W.Va., with Rev. Gordon Rutherford officiating. Burial followed in Mount Union Cemetery at Mount Union Church, Mason County, W.Va. She leaves behind to cherish her memory one daughter and sonin-law Robin Tackett (Joe) and one granddaughter Jessica Tackett, all of Ona, W.Va.; two sisters, Eva Nowlin of Columbus, Ohio and Zelma McCauley of Lake City, Mich.

She was also preceded in death by one son Rickey Dunn Elam; one brother Dennis Dunn, one sister Lena Stutler, and her former spouse Keith "Buck" Clary.

She immensely enjoyed the fellowship of her church family at Olive Missionary Baptist Church, especially the Golden Girls Group.

Shirley was a lady of many talents and enjoyed working with flowers, sewing and designing costumes, crafts and painting. She had a quick wit and contagious sense of humor.

Special thanks to Norma Howell, Janice Mead and Pat Reed for their love and friendship through the years. The family would also like to thank the staff of Hospice for their care and comfort provided, to not only Shirley but to

her family and friends.

Shirley always said "give me my flowers while I'm living." Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington.

Mortuary, BarHenson boursville, assisted the family.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.hensonmortuary.com.

PHILLIP EUGENE CRISLIP Phillip Eugene Crislip, 38, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away April 7, 2012.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 12, 2012, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Burial followed in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.

He was born March 26, 1974, in Huntington, a son of Darrell Ray and Sharon Varney Crislip of Huntington. He was preceded in death by one child Phillip Eugene Crislip, Jr. Also surviving are his children Katlynn Brookes, Jackie Elizabeth Clark, Alsiha Michelle Crislip, Sarah Denise Crislip, Joshua Keith Clark and his wife, Natasha, Jeremy Eugene Clark and Justin Ray Clark; one sister, Danielle Reane Smith; three brothers, Darrell Ray Crislip, Jr., Shane Lee Crislip, Sr., and Cecil Hutchinson Crislip; one grandchild Haley Clark, paternal grandmother, Bessie Crislip, and his fiancĂŠe April Hermoso.

Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, assisted the family.

RAYMOND RAY DENNISON Raymond Ray Dennison, 76, of Ona, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, April 6, 2012.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 9, 2012, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Larry Sanders and Pastor Carl Merritt. Burial followed in Blue Sulphur Cemetery.

He was born July 21, 1935, in Ona, a son of the late Ivan Earl and Julia Ann Nance Dennison. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Ivan Elwood Dennison.

He was a former employee of the W.Va. Department of Highways, Myers Nursery and Spurlocks Flowers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he was a tank driver.

He is survived by two brothers, John and George Dennison; and two sisters, Mary F. Lewis and Ethel Qualls.

Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements.

Roger Alan Smith Roger Alan Smith, 62, of Milton passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012 in Cabell-Huntington Hospital. He was born April 25, 1949 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Herbert H. and Ruth Grass Smith.

He is survived by two brothers, Bernard "Bern" Smith and his wife, Leslie of Grove City, OH and Herbert H. Smith of Plano, TX. There were no funeral services.

Heck Funeral Home, Milton was

The Cabell Standard in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.heckfuneralhome.com

HILDA ELLEN COLEMAN DEWEES Hilda Ellen Coleman Dewees, 75, of Lesage, W.Va., went to be with her Lord Monday, April 2, 2012, while in Florida.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Jeffrey W. Arthur officiating. Burial followed in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville.

Ellen was born October 1, 1936, in Letart, W.Va., a daughter of the late Harry and Hilda Jane Hart Coleman. She was a member of the Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by eight brothers, Ronald, Raymond, Harry, Jr., Norman, Bertie and her twin brother Harry "Allen" Coleman and two at birth; two sisters, Eula Hartley and Ruby Raum Minshell.

Survivors include her husband Billy V. Dewees; four daughters, Kathy (Roger) Dillon of Louisa, Ky., Rebecca (Larry) Lani of Coraopolis, Pa., Linda (John) Perry, II, of Huntington, and Marie (Brett) Merritt of Lesage; 11 grandchildren, Jessica Dillon Akers, Joshua Dillon, Eric, Greg and Brian Lani, John (Sarah) Perry, III, Nathan and David Perry, Kyle, Ethan and Bryce Merritt, two great-grandchildren, Semarra and Calvin (C.D.) Akers; one sister Audrey (Joe) Hammock and several nieces, nephews and friends.

The family prefers that memorials are donated to Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church, 3031 Fourth Ave., Huntington, WV 25702.

Chapman's Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

BONNIE BEE GILES LIZOTTE Bonnie Bee Giles Lizotte, 83, of Ona, widow of Eugene Lizotte, died April 7 at Heritage Center, Huntington.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Burial and graveside service followed at the church cemetery.

Donations may be made to Heritage Center, 101 13th St., Huntington, WV 25701.

Sharp Funeral Home was in of arrangements. charge www.sharpfh.com.

REV. JOHN WESLEY LUSHER Rev. John Wesley Lusher, 77, of Huntington, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 5, 2012, from St. Mary's Medical Center, after a brief illness.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday April 10, 2012, at the End Time Assembly Church, Huntington, with Pastor Charles Cremeans and Rev. Tony Mays officiating. Burial followed in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. John was born Feb. 4, 1935, in Barboursville, W.Va., son of the late James I and Paulena Back Lusher.

He was preceded in death by a son, John (Johnny) W. Lusher Jr. John was a retired Minister and computer programmer. John also owned several businesses over the years, including Tooley's Ornamental Iron and Welding, and Jonel Enterprises. He served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force, where he was a First Lt. and fighter jet pilot and instructor.

John's passion for Christ, playing the guitar and song writing, led him to record many of his songs, most recently a Gospel CD with his good friend, recording artist Jerry Hanlon. John was also a founding member of End Time Assembly Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Carolyn Reeves Lusher; two daughters, Renee Lusher Argyle and Cindy (Mike) Lusher Collins; five grandchildren, Jared Collins, Zane and Sierra Argyle, and Ashley (Sunney) Lusher Freeman and Jason (Michelle) Lusher; four great-grandchildren, Justyn and Mikayli Freeman, and Kaytelyn and Emalyn Lusher; two sisters and a brother, Rev. Venus (Tom) Arthur, and Carol (Gordon) Petry and Rev. Jim (Wanda) Lusher; and several nieces and nephews. John had many special friends, including Patricia Edmonds, his church family and his little Dachshund Hershey.

Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

Contributions may be made to End Time Assembly Church, 130 4th Street Altizer, Huntington, WV 25705.

The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Mary's Medical Center CVICU for

their exceptional care and compassion.

"We are confident I say and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:8.

REBECCA COLLEEN MOHR McCALLISTER Rebecca Colleen Mohr McCallister, 89, of Ona, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton.

Burial followed in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.

She was born November 27, 1922, in Cabell County, a daughter of the late Ernest T. and Flossie Markins Mohr. She is also preceded in death by her husband J.W. "Mack" McCallister; brothers Fred Mohr and Paul Mohr and one sister Lorene Weatherholt.

She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and owner of Mack's Food King, Ona. She is survived by her son Roger McCallister; her daughter and son-in-law Jenny and Joe Hutchinson; three sisters, Frances Weatherholt, Betty Carter and Faye Spencer; sister-in-law Lois Mohr; grandchildren Tamara Meadows (Charles), Stephanie Johnston (Paul), Wesley McCallister, Chantel Flynn (Justin), Joelle Hutchinson; great-grandchildren Cody, Brianna, Morgan, Brooklyn, Madilyn Johnston, Jed, Avery, Ainsley Meadows, Sarah and Sadie Flynn; and one great- great-grandchild on the way. Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, assisted the family.

DAVID LEE McDONIE David Lee McDonie, 74, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away April 4, 2012, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 6, 2012, at Community of Grace United Methodist Church, of which he was a member of the church choir, with Pastor Steve Hamrick officiating.

Burial followed in Milton Cemetery.

Dave was born April 29, 1937, in West Hamlin, W.Va., a son of the late William McKinley and Lillian Wallace McDonie. His first wife, Ruth Jewell Flemming McDonie, and a sister Betty McCoy, also preceded him in death.

He was a 1956 graduate of

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The Cabell Standard Logan High School, a member of the Ice Creek Missionary Baptist Church and choir. He retired from the C&O Railroad as a locomotive engineer with 38 years’ service.

Survivors include his wife Becky Tabor Cummings McDonie of Huntington; two daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and John Stone of Huntington, Denise and Jessie Dillow of Ashland, Ky.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and M.J. McDonie of South Korea, Stephen and Dawn McDonie of Granville, Ohio, William Shawn and Eleanor McDonie of Columbus, Ohio; one step-daughter and her husband Beth and Jeff Copley of Huntington; two sisters, Patricia Vance of Brookville, Fla., and Brenda Kosisky of Mobile, Ala.; and 12 grandchildren.

Chapman's Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

LOLA IRENE MITCHELL Lola Irene Mitchell, 82, of Hurricane, passed away Monday, April 2, 2012, in Teays Valley Center, Hurricane.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton with Rev. Larry Cooper and Rev. Winford Curry officiating. Burial followed in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.

She was born April 18, 1929, in Culloden, a daughter of the late Arvil and Clara Vance Chapman.

She was also preceded in death by her husband Albert Mitchell; a grandson William Fielder; one brother Earl "Jack" Chapman and a son-in-law Daniel Craddock.

Lola was a member of Springdale Free Will Baptist Church, Hurricane, W.Va. She is survived by two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Ernest and Bonnie Chapman of Elkview, W.Va., Paul "Bud" and Judy Chapman of Atlanta, Ga., and Maxine Chapman of Marion, Ohio; five sisters and two brothers-in-law, Macel Tyree of Clendenin, W.Va., Reba Carpenter of Alverado, Texas, Sylvia Bowles of Marianna, Fla., Nellie and Winford Curry of Milton and Velma "Cricket" and Preston Miller of Culloden; one son and daughter-in-law Bernard and Wanda Mitchell of Hurricane; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Doris and Kenny Beal of Smith-

field, N.C., Thelma and Tommy Hanna of Benson, N.C., Janet Weaver of Carmichael, Calif., and Nancy Craddock of Hurricane; 12 grandchildren and 23 greatgrandchildren.

Heck Funeral Home, Milton, assisted the Mitchell family.

Memorial donations may be made to the Springdale Free Will Baptist Church Youth Group, 2040 Springdale Rd; Hurricane, WV 25526.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.heckfuneralhome.com.

JOHNNY PIEPENBRINK Johnny Piepenbrink, 43, of Huntington, WV, died Friday, April 6, 2012.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 13, 2012, at Chapman’s Mortuary, Huntington, with Dr. David B. Lemming officiating. Burial was in Martinsburg, WV. Johnny was born April 10, 1968 in Huntington, WV a son of Lee and Sally Piepenbrink of Martinsburg, WV. He was a 1990 graduate of Marshall University.

His paternal grandparents, Pete and Nina Piepenbrink; maternal grandmother, Toby Moberley; and an aunt, Judy Matthews, preceded him in death.

Additional survivors include: two sisters, Lisa Gates and husband Eric of Martinsburg, and Mary Jo Piepenbrink and fiancée Tom Hissam of Wilmington, NC; one brother, David Piepenbrink and wife Kelly of Inwood, WV; nephews, Chanse and Clark Harrison, and Eli and Breck Gates; nieces, Rachel and Grace Piepenbrink; an aunt, Ann Gazelle of Columbus, OH; an uncle George Matthews of Proctorville, OH; and cousins, Robert and Steven Matthews.

The family requests donations are made to The Healing Place of Huntington, 2425-Ninth Avenue, Huntington, WV 25705 / thehealingplaceofhuntington.org or the Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter, Fido Fund, at 1901 James River Road, Huntington, WV 25701.

Chapman’s Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

ROGER ALAN SMITH Roger Alan Smith, 62, of Milton passed away Thursday, April 5,

2012 in Cabell-Huntington Hospital.

He was born April 25, 1949 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Herbert H. and Ruth Grass Smith.

He is survived by two brothers, Bern Smith and his wife, Leslie of Grove City, OH and Herbert H. Smith of Plano, TX. There were no funeral services.

Heck Funeral Home, Milton was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.heckfuneralhome.com

RICHARD NOLAN SPURLOCK Richard Nolan Spurlock, 71, of Milton, formerly of Glenwood went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 3, 2012.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 6, 2012 at Heck Funeral Home, Milton with the Rev. Doug Spurlock officiating.

Burial followed in Milton Cemetery.

He was born August 28, 1940 in Cabell County, a son of the late John M. and Lillian Hagley Spurlock.

He is survived by his ex-wife Mary Spurlock Maynard; one brother Gary Tabor; one sister Wanda Blake; one daughter Mary Short and her husband Junior of Milton; two sons, John Spurlock and his wife Teresa of Barboursville and Mark Spurlock of Lesage; eight grandchildren, Tabitha, Joshua, Timothy, April, Amber, Tasha, Nicholas and Mahala; and four great-grandchildren, Madison, Dakota, Mason and Desirae.

Heck Funeral Home, Milton, was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.heckfuneralhome.com.

BEULAH MAE TURLEY Beulah Mae Turley, 82, of Hurricane passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington.

She was born on January 9, 1930, at South Charleston to the late Hoy C. and Virginia Gertrude Taylor Mullins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lester F. Turley; and daughter, Sherri Kay Turley.

Beulah was a realtor for Real Estate Central, formerly Century 21 Shamrock Reality, St. Albans. She also worked for the Legislature for 22 years, having served with Gov.

Arch Moore and past Senator Mike Shaw and many others. She was a member of the Republican Women's Network of Putnam County, and formerly served on the Putnam County Executive Committee. She attended Southwest Church of God, Spring Hill.

She was a graduate of South Charleston High School.

Surviving is her son and daughter-in-law, John F. and Kaye Turley of Hurricane; sister; Doris (Bob) Cottrell of Houston, Texas; and brother; John "Bill" Mullins of St. Albans. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Rodney Taylor officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Online condolences may be made at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

ANTHONY "Tony" WAYNE WALLACE Anthony "Tony" Wayne Wallace, 65, of Milton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 3, 2012.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, with his brother Pastor Vernon L. Wallace, Jr., officiating. Burial followed in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.

He was born September 29, 1946, in Cabell County, a son of the late Vernon L. Wallace, Sr. and Maymie Estep Wallace.

He served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. He was a retired supervisor with the Appalachian Power Company.

He is survived by his loving wife Norma Cariaga Wallace; one son, Anthony Wayne Wallace; two daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Christopher Mays and April and Lucas Newlon; one sister, Janet Coyne; two brothers, Pastor Vernon L. Wallace, Jr. and his wife Diane and James Wallace; nine grandchildren, Cody and his wife Rebecca, Santana, Andrew, Amanda, Tyler, Heather, Hannah, Cole and Leiah; one great-grandchild on the way.

He will always be remembered for his radiant smile and his jolly laughter.

Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, was in charge of arrangements.

Huntington man sues Home Depot for Injuries

By Kyla Asbury – The West Virginia Record CHARLESTON -- A Huntington man is suing Home Depot for injuries he sustained while installing a countertop.

Continental Surfaces of Charleston was also named as a defendant in the suit.

On April 9, 2010, Michael Chapman was installing granite

countertops at a home in Ohio for the defendants, according to a complaint filed March 14 in Kanawha Circuit Court.

Chapman, who was employed

by Continental and was contracted to work as a laborer for Home Depot, claims while he was carrying a countertop with a coworker, his "path was obstructed and the 400-pound countertop was

dropped, pinning him against a wall."

Continental failed to train its employees on proper lifting techniques for lifting and installing heavy countertops within the scope of their employment and/or otherwise failed to employ adequate labor to complete the task, according to the suit.

Chapman claims he sustained

serious injuries, including herniated and bulging discs that require surgery; tremendous pain and suffering; psychological trauma; loss of wages; loss of earning capacity; loss of ability to perform household services; loss of ability to enjoy life; humiliation; embarrassment; annoyance and inconvenience; and economic and non-economic damages.

The defendants had a duty to provide a reasonably safe workplace and failed to do so, according to the suit.

Chapman is seeking compensatory damages with pre- and postjudgment interest. He is being represented by Robert B. Warner and Tammy Bowles Raines.

The case has been assigned to Circuit Judge Carrie Webster.

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