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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

The tragic and senseless deaths of innocent children and adults in Newtown, Conn. has ripped hearts open across our Nation. Our thoughts and love go out to the parents of the children that were taken, and the family and friends of the staff that died trying to save the children. You all are not alone! We feel it’s safe to say, you have the love, support, prayers, and thoughts of everyone in the nation.

Our hearts ache for each of you. May you all get through this and mourn peacefully, and be there for each other in this painful time.

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Be sure to take a moment and look inside this edition for our 2012 Christmas Section on pages 7-18.

You’ll see Christmas greetings from our advertisers, tips for the holidays, as well as some ‘emergency gift ideas’ for Christmas.

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And the Angels Cried The Christmas story in the Gospel of St. Luke concludes with these words: “Rachel weeping for her children and she cannot be comforted: because they are no more.” Herod killed the babies of Bethlehem. This week in Newtown, mothers and fathers weep for their children killed by a satanic act of violence.

The killing of the innocent has become a common experience in our nation. We have become a culture of death.

The child born on Christmas Day taught us better. At his birth, the Angels sang, “Peace to People of Goodwill.” On the hillsides of Gallilee he preached the way of nonviolent love. All people hoped that we could live together in peace.

Now, perhaps, the age of Christian living is over. A new pagan age has emerged. The poet, William Butler Yeats wrote, “What rough beast, its hour come round at last,

slouches toward Bethlehem to be born?”

In the new age evil men and women armed with deadly

weapons secretly plot to kill the innocent.

In Newtown, and throughout our nation, people naturally began to pray to God. We pray that the words of Isaiah come true. “I will lay down my sword and shield.” Weapons are not a solution to problems.

We pray that we as a people return to the Gospel ideal that every human life is a sacred gift from God. We pray that Newtown mothers and fathers be comforted with the words of Jesus, “Do not be afraid, in my father’s house there are many rooms. I have prepared a place for you.”

We celebrate Christmas not because there is no sorrow in our lives. We celebrate Christmas because there is sorrow in our lives.

Written by Father Pat McDonough, pastor of St. Francis Catholic Church and Elementary School in St. Albans, West Virginia.

Cabell Huntington Hospital Grows

By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com

HUNTINGTON - There are more than 70 hospitals in the state, but one in this city stands out from the rest.

Doctors and surgeons save countless lives inside the walls of the building. Nurses see 2,500 babies born annually.

Framed awards and achievements hang from hallways as a testament to the service the hospital provides.

Cabell Huntington Hospital has undergone many changes, renovations and upgrades during

This is a rendering of what the front of the new children’s hospital at Cabell Huntington will look like. Completion is scheduled for 2015. the past 56 years. ing roof system that grabs the atIn 2012, it continues to grow. tention of all who drive or walk Freshly poured concrete and past the area by Hal Greer Boulewhite posts support an undulat- vard.

Signs of construction are evident. Something unique is in the works.

Last summer, a large crowd watched a group of men and women break ground on this spot where a state-of-the-art children’s hospital would be built.

What the audience clapped, cheered and raised money for is now coming to life.

David Graley, vice president and chief operating officer of the Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation, is excited. The former bank president sees a bright future for the children patients of SEE HOSPITAL ON PAGE 3

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Page 2 –Tuesday, December 18, 2012 CWAB Meeting – January 15th All Consumers of Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind are urged to attend regularly scheduled monthly association meetings.

These meetings are designed to keep consumers informed and up-to-date on events and activities of the Services Division and topics relative to the association as a whole.

Remember, to have a quorum, to be able to discuss and vote on association business, a majority plus one voting member must be present.

Free transportation to these meetings is provided upon request with advance notice and scheduling availability Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month from 1-3 p.m.

Church In The Valley to present Cantata Church In The Valley, 1173 James River Turnpike, Milton (743-4500), will present "O Holy Night" Cantata on December 23rd @ 11 a.m.

The Cantata will be performed by the CIV Choir, under the direction of Joe Meadows, soloists, Wendy Chapman & Jayna Fisher.

Mitten Tree The West Huntington Public Library, 901 W. 14th St., will be collecting mittens, hats and scarves for adults and children for the Huntington City Mission until Thursday December 20th.

Hospice of Huntington Light-A-Life Tree Hospice of Huntington’s annual Light-a-Life Tree Campaign runs through the month of December.

With each donation made in memory or honor of a loved one, a candle-of-life is hung on a holiday tree on display throughout the agency’s five-county service area. There is no required level of giving.

To make a donation, visit www.hospiceofhuntington.org or call 304-529-4217 to request a donation card via mail.

Proceeds benefit Hospice of Huntington.

Community Calendar

Cabell Huntington Hospital announces upcoming Event December 29 - Saturday Childbirth Class Pre-registration required is required for this all-day class for soon-to-be parents.

Location: Cabell Huntington Hospital; Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

More information: 304-526BABY (2229).

Christmas Open House The Milton Branch Library, 1140 Smith Street will be hosting a Christmas Open House from 35 pm on Friday Dec. 21st. Join the library for a celebration of the season with carols played by Lynn McGinnis and refreshments provided by the staff.

“Bless That Wonderful Name” Cantata The Sanctuary Choir of Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 6286 Little Seven Mile Road, Huntington will present the Cantata “Bless That Wonderful Name’ on Sunday, December 23rd in the morning service.

Children’s Home Society The Children's Home Society of West Virginia's local emergency child shelter, Hovah Hall Underwood Children's Home, local Foster Care Services and the WE CAN mentoring/outreach program are in the midst of the annual Christmas fundraising campaign, Little Red Stockings.

Children's Home Society's community partners, Go-Marts, One Stops, Applebee's and Little Caesar's are selling Little Red Stockings for $1 each. The campaign runs through Dec. 24.

For more information, contact Jennifer Hill at 304-743-2344 or jhill@childhswv.org or go to www.childhswv.org.

Mall Walkers!

7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Community members can come and walk the ‘medical mall’! A mile equals 6-1/2 laps. Call Patty Dickey, 304-399-2367. HIMG Regional Medical Center, 5170 US 60 East, Huntington. FREE!

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SpeakEasy Singles New Year’s Eve Dance SpeakEasy Singles will have their New Year’s Eve Dance from 9 pm – 1 am on Monday, December 31st. There will be special food, non-alcoholic drinks, music by DJ Randy Justice and more. WV State University – Wilson Student Union, Washington Avenue off of WV 25 (Fairlawn Avenue), Institute. Cost is $10 members; $12 non-members.

True Blue Salon True Blue Salon, located at 7 Eastgate Plaza, U.S. 60, Barboursville, is collecting peanut butter and other nonperishable foods for the Huntington Area Food Bank. Those who donate will receive 10 percent off services, products and gift certificates. The food drive will continue through December.

The salon is also working with several other local organizations and will accept coats, toys and clothes that will be distributed to needy children in the area.

For more information call 304416-1943 or visit Facebook.com/truebluesalon.

Cabell Wayne Beekeepers Meetings The Cabell-Wayne Beekeepers Association meets at 7 p.m. at the Lavalette Methodist Church US RT 152, Lavallette, WV. The meetings are on the second Monday in the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November. Dues are $12.00 per year and you also become a member of the WV Beekeepers Association. Beekeepers and non-beekeepers are welcome to learn the Art of Beekeeping. Stop by and check it out! www.cabellwaynebeekeepers.googlepages.c om.

Cabell County Schools releases 2013-2014 Course Handbook Cabell County Schools is proud to announce the release of its 2013-2014 Course Handbook for incoming students in grades 9-12.

The handbook can be accessed through the Cabell County Schools website at www.cabellcountyschools.com on the “Schools” page under the “High School” heading.

Counselors and administrators began talking with students currently in grades 8-11 about their future schedules beginning in

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Velma’s View

By Velma Kitchens I Love to tell the Story The Christmas Story is one of my favorite stories in the whole world. I love to read and I’m glad I had good teachers who taught me to read. If you can read, you can succeed.

The Christmas Story is one of magnificent beauty and truth.

The Lord Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. He came by way of a virgin. Mary did not know a man and The Holy Ghost came upon her and she was with child. Jesus Christ had no sin. His blood is perfect. No human father. Joseph was his earthly father, but God is his heavenly father. To think how a King would come to earth for us is so overwhelming. The gospel of Jesus is so simple a child can understand the Christmas message. I love to tell the story.

We read Luke Chapter two verses 1-19 on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day before opening presents. We made it a tradition when our children were small and we have kept the tradition alive.

One man once said for Jesus to come to earth from out of Ivory Palaces would be like us living on the ground with the worms. I have never forgotten that and I have thought about that over and over. I don’t know anyone of us who would be willing to go down and live among the worms, but Jesus came to live among sinners.

To go to Calvary and shed His blood for all who ask Him into their hearts. If there was any other way for people to be saved from their sin, Jesus would not have come to earth.

I love to tell the story, because it is true.

That little baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger in Bethlehem is God in the flesh. When we see Jesus, we will see God. The story does not end at Calvary. Three days later He came out of the borrowed tomb. It was borrowed because He knew He wouldn’t need it long.

If you know Christ as your Saviour, please share it with your loved ones. Don’t take for granted all of your family will go to Heaven when they die. Only those who have accepted Christ in their hearts will be there with you.

What better time than Christmas to tell the old, old story? early December, with scheduling anticipated to be completed by late January.

Cabell County Library Scrapbooking Classes The Cabell County Public Library offers scrapbook classes every third Monday of the month.

Boy Scout Troop 63 Tree Sale Boy Scout Troop 63 will conduct its 31st annual Christmas tree sale through Sunday, Dec. 23, at River Place Plaza, 6005 U.S. Route 60 East, Barboursville. The hours are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday through Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.

The Troop will sell Fraser firs, Blue Spruce and White Pine trees.

Prices start at $25. Proceeds will help send a child to camp.

For more information, call 304736-0638.

“RED HOT” Show Choir Announces 2013 Dinner Theater!

Hurricane High School’s Red

Hot Show Choir cordially invites the public to its annual Dinner Theater on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 4-6, at Hurricane High School.

This long-standing tradition has grown extremely popular over the years by providing a full service meal, featuring our seven-time State Champion Show Choir members as the servers. While eating a home cooked meal of roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad, homemade rolls, dessert and drink, guests will be entertained by special MC’s as well as individual performances and prizes. Following dinner, Red Hot will debut its complete 2013 competition show. Proceeds from the weekend will fund the group’s expenses for the upcoming competition season Dinner Theater times & cost are Friday - 6:30 pm; Saturday 1pm and 6:30 pm; and Sunday 1 pm. Cost is $15 adults and $10 children 10 and under. Saturday’s 1:00 matinee offers discount pricing of $12 adults and $7 children. Doors open one hour prior to dinner and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling 304-743-0950. Red Hot truly appreciates the continued support of the community!

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Community News

Boy Scouts Present Program at the Buford Chapter NSDAR On November 10th, two Boy Scouts of America presented a Native American Indian Program to the Buford Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The members were Donavon Steele and Mitch Mullins. They spoke of the early life of the American Indians and the importance of preserving native culture. Donavon and Mitch also demonstrated Native American Indian dances.

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(L-R) Donavon Steele and Mitch Mullins.

HOSPITAL FROM PAGE 1 Cabell Huntington Hospital.

He envisions a newly transformed 72-bed children’s hospital with a child-friendly lobby, a certified child life specialist and every amenity to cater to and comfort children patients.

The inside of the current children’s hospital will be gutted.

Once a massive interior demolition is complete, only the exterior and supporting structure will remain.

The outside will be new and the inside will be reconstructed.

So, why are construction crews going above and beyond to make this dream a reality?

“The children’s hospital…this is why I came here,” Graley said.

“This is our heart and soul.”

He continued, “Children might be 30 percent of our population, but they are 100 percent of our future.”

The $12 million price tag did not intimidate or stop this idea from coming to life. The hospital did not have to borrow a penny.

“We had donors from around the region,” Graley said. “The region and community have tremendously supported this idea.”

More than $11 million have been donated from various individuals and organizations.

A federal appropriations grant, secured by Congressman Rahall, helped bring in $650,000. The Hoops family, from Milton, gave $3 million toward the project.

The money given is being put to good use.

Workers with Neighborgall Construction are seen every day finishing concrete, fabricating metal and moving dirt to make

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this multi-million-dollar blueprint come alive.

“It’s really amazing to be part of something that will be beneficial to so many people,” said Amy Price, project superintendent.

Project Manager David McCarty agreed.

“To see this project start to take shape is very satisfying,” McCarty said, looking toward the entryway. “It took a lot of hard work to get to this point.”

Construction often comes with challenges.

Workers must take a 50-yearold facility and make it state-ofthe-art, while moving hospital officials around, demolishing much of the inside and staying on budget and schedule.

But workers are confident.

“It’s not easy for such a large organization to do a project like this, especially one that impacts the current facility, but the progress is great so far,” McCarty said.

Neighborgall has been a hospital, school and large-scale commercial construction staple in the Tri-State for more than 80 years. The 4th generation family company has had its hand in buildings like Spring Valley High School, St. Mary’s Hospital Out Patient Center, Cabell Midland High School and the Marshall University Science buildings.

“This kind of work is what we do,” said McCarty.

His workers are proud to be a part of something like this.

“Knowing this is for such a great cause makes it easier,” he said.

Price agreed, “That’s when construction becomes more than just building…it’s for a cause, and we are a small part of something that will impact the community for years.”

Neighborgall Construction thanks some of its local contractors for their hard work in this project. Some of these area companies include: Jordan Smith Electric, Service Glass Company, Phillip S. Johnson Company, Kanawha Valley Construction and Erectors, West Virginia Paving and Boggs Roofing.

The new children’s hospital is tentatively slated for completion by 2015.

“There is a lot of money, study and thought being spent on this,” said Graley. “But this shows you where our priorities lie.”

The vice president and chief operating officer of the Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation described the driving force behind his hospital.

“This hospital was born out of a community need, and we didn’t say we need this or that…the community did,” he said. “We needed a hospital in this region that specialized in pediatric care…the community has given us our mission.”

Thought for the week: Read LUKE 2:1-14 THE BIRTH OF JESUS. (KJV) When you were young, do you remember being in the school or church Christmas program, what fun it was?

Participating in any holiday program always brings back memories, the fun, and antics that went on behind the scenes, however, once that curtain was pulled and you were the one, front and center on the stage, in front of family and friends things changed quickly.

The church Christmas program was always a big deal when I was growing up.

The smaller ones had a poem part to read, the play itself, and what part you played was the main course, anyone could be in the play, most all the ladies of the church were angels carrying candles at one time in the program, often the pastor himself, then Santa came with gifts and candy for all.

A tradition we still look forward to today with our grandchildren and great-grandchildren as we try each year to repeat the story of Jesus birth.

What about those who never attend church services, do you think of them, for instance the ghettos of N.Y., the children of addicted parents, or no parents, abused children, and children in foster homes who may not know the story of JESUS BIRTH that is celebrated in the month of December? Believe me, today more than ever, there is more focus on Santa and gift receiving than on the true meaning of Christmas.

Young men and women have told me, they never knew what Christmas and the story about Jesus was, till someone told them as an adult, they were never taken to church in their youth, learning later in life from their spouse or friends or their own children.

Knowing about Jesus, why GOD sent his only begotten Son to be born, then die on the cross to save us of our sins that we may have eternal life is not just for foreign missionaries to teach in other countries, it may be your next door neighbor who needs to hear this.

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. JOHN; 3:16 Those lasting memories and friends we make in youth thru church and elementary school to graduation, always stays with us as well as the mischief’s we did together.

That’s just part of becoming a responsible adult, also a good time to become a Christian.

To obey God’s word and live the good life, so that you may teach others what the true meaning of Christmas is.

Happy holidays are memories shared from one year to the next.

Prayer: Thank you our Father in heaven for such a plan, for life hereafter. Amen.

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Debbie’s Poetry Corner

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Art by Natalie Larson

Directions Preheat the oven broiler. Place the roast in a roasting pan, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with thyme leaves, and season with salt and pepper. Place under the broiler for 10 minutes, until lightly browned in several places.

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By Debra J. Harmes-Kurth

Send your poetry to Debra Harmes-Kurth 1042 Pike Street • Milton, WV 25541 Welcome to the last poetry Corner for the year 2012. I will be starting a new series or articles in January or 2013. I wish all of you a very Happy Holiday Season and a Blessed New Year. As always please send your poems or prose to Debra J. Harmes Kurth, 1042 Pike Street, Milton, WV 25541 or cabellputnampoetry@hotmail.co m ***** Archaeology in Rhapsidae Encroaching upon the sight of the unseeing the rasping of the dead leaves remind me of those earthbound.

I seek shards of past lives and fragments of time.

Whilst hoping the trail of truth shall not wane cold.

Brushing aft the veil of fertile terra, the stains of a bygone era are upon my finger whorls.

This present age is all so familiar.

That past lives and nameless loves might be revealed, and shared rituals not unlike ours to be examined in their absence.

Only time truly separates us.

Death will not silence them.

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Carlton Nelson Jackalyn Newman Robin Rogers Anita Rowen-Christian Glenna Sadler Kelly Smith Ruby Sowards Sara Stratton Jeff Thacker Jeralisa Turley Gloria Ward Roberta Wells Alondra Wilcoxen Jackie Wilkinson II Ramona Zimmerman

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For the speechless are yet revealing.

As I listen to the unsaid language of silence, they whom were once restless are not so.

And having slipped into shadows of winter sleep, they are now risen to a new light of dawn.

But what have I truly uncovered?

Except that I’m sorry that I missed you.

Rod Sargent, WV ***** Reunion I yearn for the way things were and can never be.

So many gone, waiting for us to join.

Some day, at Heavens Gate.

A family reunion, no one will want to miss.

Our hearts will be filled with bliss.

As we give our loved ones a long awaited kiss.

Mary Ellen Davis, WV ***** Digital Desire Night. Every night fingers roam deftly with obsession,

wearing out plastic keys and plastic mouse.

This quiet desperation overtakes and threatens to consume.

So much to do, so little time.

Time needs to be fed, needs to be nourished lest It dies and takes you with It. Yet fingers keep moving across wasteland of keyboard even at this late hour.

Can’t find it in the bedroom, with him.

Or by myself Or in hours spent with my old friend Literature.

The mind seeks something else, something…more.

Digital desire.

White-hot, sizzling-bubbleto-the-touch, stomach-growling need Penetrates all else And throws away Time.

It lands in the wastebasket Away from clatter-clinkingtapping of keys and mouse, forgotten.

Laura Adkins, WV

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Barboursville Chapter, NSDAR holds 2012 Christmas Luncheon

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Rahall pushes for Disaster Assistance

Dear Christin, My endless search to find true love has resulted in my friends setting me up with every single guy they know. Most recently, my best friend threw me into the awkward situation of being forced to hang out with her recently divorced coworker. The problem, while this may not sound like much of a problem, is that we hit it off great!

We had so much in common, we were mutually attracted to each other, and it was the best time I’ve had with a guy in awhile. But, here’s the kicker - he’s only been divorced for a month! Do you think this could pose as a problem? Or do you think I have nothing to worry about?

Sincerely, Single in the City Dear Single, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, and I could always be wrong, but the answer is yes – this is a big problem. I know this is probably not what you wanted to hear, but I think somewhere deep down, you already knew what the answer was going to be.

It would be one thing if you were just looking for someone to have fun with. It is something else entirely if you are looking for a lasting relationship.

Dating is SO hard. Not only do

you have to find someone that you are attracted to, can relate to, have things in common with, and that meet your standards, but now you have to worry about whether or not they are actually available! Sure, he’s single, but is he “available”? That’s the million dollar question!

The thing about a newly divorced man is that they are used to being in an exclusive relationship. That’s what they are most comfortable and familiar with. So naturally, when their marriage is over, they tend to seek out that same kind of relationship. The problem with this is that they are also male.

Now, I don’t want anyone to accuse me of “man-hating”, so let me explain. Any man who has been with the same woman for a long period of time is going to go through a “single spell”. This is what I like to refer to as the period of time when a guy suddenly realizes that he’s “free”. This sudden urge to hit the town, and check out everything that is on the menu that he has been missing out on, may not hit him right away - especially if he is licking his wounds. But when it does I hope you are far, far away.

You see, I’ve seen this happen many, MANY times. It even hap-

pened to me once. Wounded guy meets girl. Girl falls for wounded guy. Guy feels better and starts reevaluating his current situation.

Girl gets crushed. And trust me, if it’s anything like what I went through, it will not be an easy recovery.

So, what to do about this new friend of yours? Well, you may want to start off by telling him about your concerns. However, he will probably just tell you that everything is fine and that he is fully recovered and ready to date.

And this is not necessarily a lie.

He may actually deem it to be true. Don’t believe him!

I think the best course of action, if you really like this guy, is to try to remain friends.

Close…but not too close. If you can do that then maybe there will be a future for the two of you just not right now. Trust me, this guy needs time to heal. And, like I said before, maybe I’m wrong.

But would you really want to be with a guy who felt nothing after going through something as traumatizing as a divorce? I didn’t think so.

“Dating is about finding out who you are and who others are.

If you show up in a masquerade outfit, neither is going to happen.” - Henry Cloud Got a problem? Need some answers?

Contact me at christin@theputnamstandard.co m ** The opinions of this column are solely the opinions of this individual writer and are not the opinions of the Putnam Standard or Cabell Standard newspapers. **

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As lawmakers begin to draft a supplemental disaster relief bill to fund response, recovery, and mitigation efforts relating to Hurricane Sandy, U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (DWV) top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee with jurisdiction over FEMA disaster and emergency response programs, recently urged the leaders of the House Appropriations Committee to give full attention to the needs of southern West Virginia.

“These are fiscally austere times, but we cannot shirk our

declared disasters, created unique recovery needs.

Rahall urged the Committee to provide robust funding for disaster response, recovery, and mitigation through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and several other Federal agencies, such as the Small Business Administration, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He also urged the Committee to raise the Federal share for disaster programs where multiple disasters – such as Sandy

and the summer derecho in West Virginia – compounded to produce an alarming financial toll on already strained State and local resources.

“Sandy cut a wide swath and didn’t discriminate when it came to her devastating impact. The Congress has an obligation to fully address Sandy’s long reach without discrimination. Tough budget times don’t need to be made worse by leaving families, businesses and local governments hanging,” said Rahall.

“Mother Nature has wreaked

havoc upon our state in the past several months. Congress needs to act swiftly to meet the immense challenges the forces of nature summoned,” said Rahall Rahall’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recently held an oversight hearing on the Federal response to Hurricane Sandy and has been successful in securing passage of legislation that encourages greater flexibility and more objective criteria in the guidelines that FEMA uses to assess disaster assistance requests.

Rebecca Bias, Regent, presenting Joe Geiger with the chapters Lucille McConkey Award.

On December 1st the Barboursville Chapter, NSDAR held its 2012 Christmas luncheon at the Greenhouse Tea Room in Hurricane. Following the luncheon guest speaker was Joe Geiger, Director of the West Virginia Division of Archives and History, Mr. Geiger spoke about preserving the documentary heritage of the state, spoke about what was available at the archives, the online West Virginia History Bowl for 8th graders. He also talked about the various collections held at the archives. After his presentation, chapter regent Rebecca Bias presented Mr. Geiger with their Lucille McConkey Award. The award is sponsored by Dr. Sam McConkey and his wife Jane, in honor of his mother who was a former member of the chapter.

moral responsibility to help regions of our country most impacted by natural disasters. I intend to keep working with state and local officials to convey the needs of our State and pushing hard to ensure West Virginia families and businesses get every Federal dollar they are entitled to under the law,” said Rahall.

In his letter to the Committee, Rahall noted that 2012 has been a year of unprecedented disasterrelated damage in West Virginia.

Both Hurricane Sandy and this past summer's derecho storm, along with two other federally

Christin’s Corner

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Are Mountaineers really always free?

David Payne Sr.

Column by David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

There was a big, burly, friendof-the-family boy that used come around my house all the time.

Then, he went to college at West Virginia University.

Suddenly, every day my Facebook feed was filled with seemingly nothing but “Brock Burwell has been tagged in...,” etc.

Brock became the Mountaineer, just like his uncle before him. I told him to remember as he traveled around the country, “you are the only mascot packing

heat.”

The mountaineer's rifle is a real rifle. There is nothing better to represent our “mountaineers are always free,” West Virginia way of life. It has to be a working rifle, because every time stuff happens that we like, such as scoring touchdowns, the rifle is fired.

A few months back, Brock handed off this iconic symbol to Justin Kimble, the current mountaineer.

Kimble, 24, a Franklin native, killed his first black bear recently.

But not everyone is congratulating him on his major goal kicked from his bucket list.

The problem is the same weapon that he fires when the Mountaineers score, is the same weapon he used to kill the bear.

I'm pretty sure Brock never used the mountaineer rifle afield, but Kimble is far from the first Mountaineer to use the rifle to shoot some kind of animal – I have heard and seen reports of previous mountaineers using the rifle to shoot deer during their stints as the WVU mascot. Kimble himself has deer hunted with it before. This was just the first

time the anti-gun wackos noticed it.

But Kimble did one thing that, to my knowledge, no mountaineer has ever done before – he did it on video and then posted that video for all the world to see.

After he shoots the bear, he yells – get this - “Let's go mountaineers!”

My wife was the first to inform me of this. My reaction, I imagine, is shared by many West Virginians – good for him.

When you exercise your rights and put it on a video for all the world to see, the problem is all the world can see it. The world is full of people who would like nothing better than to revoke the second amendment and force everybody to eat lettuce on tofu three times a day.

So, those folks weren't too happy. Those folks can be very loud. Very persuasive. WVU hasn't really – publicly at least – cracked the whip on Kimble.

“While Jonathan Kimble’s actions broke no laws or regulations,” said WVU spokesman John Bolt, “the University has discussed this with him and he agrees that it would be appropri-

ate to forego using the musket in this way in the future.”

I suppose if you are a public school and you decide you're going to cave in and completely sell out the West Virginia way of life in favor of the wishes of the PETA ilk, that's about the most polite way you can do it. But at least, come on here, don't call it a musket. It's not a musket. It's a rifle.

I did have one concern. It was the fact that, to hunt bear or anything else with the mountaineer rifle, you would necessarily be loading a lead ball into a rifle that is supposed to shoot blanks. So, you could theoretically introduce the possibility that, through negligence, a lead ball could be in the rifle when it was shot during a game or something. This is the ONLY legitimate argument against mountaineer's hunting with their rifles.

So, I thought about my experiences in similar situations. I used to be a Civil War reenactor, Confederate cavalry. We actually pointed our weapons – loaded with blanks – in the general directions of other people – in my case, usually Yankee infantry.

Did we ever fire live rounds in our weapons in certain situations, such as a target range? You bet we did. But we also were very careful about making sure they weren't loaded with live ammunition, despite the fact you don't leave black-powder firearms loaded like you would a modern weapon because the powder is so corrosive. As a cavalryman, I carried three revolvers, but those reenactors with rifles weren't allowed to use ramrods in battle – even though it would be far more historically correct to do so, because we didn't want to take a chance somebody would leave a ramrod in a rifle and accidentally shoot somebody with it.

So, after thinking about this, I came to the following conclusions. Since WVU isn't going to step up to the plate on this, somebody – say this writer – has to stand up and defend our West Virginia way of life.

That and congratulations Mr. Mountaineer for killing your first bear.

Contact David Payne Sr. at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com.

Outdoors Roundup Buck harvest sees 7 percent decline Biologists who had been expecting a slight rise for this years' buck-season deer harvest found themselves slightly disappointed.

According to the preliminary totals, West Virginia deer hunters bagged a total of 56,173 bucks during the state's two-week buck season – a seven percent decrease from last year's totals. Four of the DNR's six districts saw declines.

The top 10 counties for buck har-

vest were as follows: Preston (2,108), Greenbrier (1,907), Randolph (1,792), Mason (1,667), Jackson (1,662), Hampshire (1,570), Monroe (1,563), Ritchie (1,518), Wetzel (1,496) and Hardy (1,435).

The largest percent decreases occurred in the western and central counties of the state. The harvest ranked 27th among all recorded antlered buck firearm seasons (since the late 1940s).

This year’s preliminary buck har-

vest remains seven percent below the previous five-year average of 60,236.

Biologists' data indicates that antler development has been good. The dry weather was good for hunter participation this year but made moving in the woods noisy. Deer densities that were more in balance with the habitat in many areas, combined with the better-than-average acorn crop that allowed deer to frequent open fields less frequently, made this year’s deer season challenging for many hunters. Residual access problems associated with Hurricane Sandy, such as downed trees blocking forest roads, may have hindered the ability of some buck hunters to reach their favorite hunting spots, especially in some of the high mountain counties.

The official totals won't be released for several weeks. Biologists will analyze this year's data

and use that to make recommendations for next year's hunting seasons. These recommendations will be available for public review at 12 regulations meetings scheduled for March 18 and 19, 2013.

Hunters in Putnam County killed 1168 deer, only two less than they did last year. In Cabell County, the harvest increased to 746 deer from 705 harvested during the 2011 season.

Eagle Survey slated The annual eagle survey of the Pipestem area is slated for Jan. 12.

Pipestem State Park naturalist Jim Phillips is pairing novice birders with more experienced volunteers to scan the skies and record eagle sightings over a four-hour period. Various survey sites include South Overlook of Bluestone Dam, Bull Falls, Bluestone State Park, Mouth of the Bluestone River, West Virginia Route 20, Bellepoint Park in Hinton,

Bertha campground (Bluestone WMA), Greenbrier River, Sandstone Falls and other areas.

“Depending upon how many folks sign up to help, we have from six to 12 survey points established,” Phillips said.

In January 2012, 38 people participated and confirmed sightings of 19 bald eagles and an adult golden eagle. In January 2012, with temperatures in the low 20s, 10 individuals reported sighting six bald eagles and two golden eagles.

Phillips said the eagle population has been growing in southern West Virginia. For more information, call (304) 466-1800 ext. 344 or email pipestemsp@wv.gov.

Include “Eagle Survey” in the subject line of e-mails.

Contact David Payne Sr. via email at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com.

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Merry Christmas

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Top 10 Emergency Preparedness Gift Ideas: Emergency Weather 1) Radio: A NOAA weather radio is like having your own emergency siren in your home. It is one of the best ways to protect your family in the case of a disaster. Emergency radios are a 24-hour source of weather forecasts, watches, warnings and other emergency information. You can purchase emergency radios for around $30 at most electronic stores, hardware stores and even neighborhood drug stores.

2) Winter Weather Survival Kit: Everyone should carry a winter survival kit in their vehicle. In an emergency it could

save your life and the lives of your passengers. It should include: · flashlight with extra batteries · shovel · water · non-perishable snacks, like energy bars and raisins · extra hats, socks, boots and gloves · first aid kit with pocket knife · blankets or sleeping bag · road salt, sand or cat litter for traction · jumper cables · emergency flares and reflectors

· tire chains · ice scraper/snowbrush · fluorescent distress flag and a whistle to attract attention You can make your own kit or purchase kits at hardware stores and online retailers. And remember, each of these kit items make a great “stocking stuffer”.

3) Cell Phone Adapter: “Murphy’s Law”…the moment you need to use your cell phone to make an emergency call is the moment you have no power left in your battery. Giving someone a cell phone adapter to plug into a car lighter is a great way to say you care.

4) Home Emergency Kit: In an emergency, basic services (electricity, gas, water, etc.) may be cut off for days or even weeks. You may be stuck in your home during that time or evacuated at a moment’s notice.

You probably won’t have time to shop or search for the supplies you need. That’s why it is

important to have your own fully-stocked disaster kit ready.

The kit should include items like: · water · non-perishable food that doesn’t need electricity for storage or preparation · flashlights with extra batteries · first aid kit · pet supplies 5) Enrollment in a CPR or First-Aid Class: Call your local American Red Cross or American Heart Association chapter to find a class near you or your loved ones.

6) Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Many people know that smoke detectors save lives in a fire. But did you know that carbon monoxides can save you from the "silent killer". Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that can be generated by improper ventilation of furnaces, generators and other devices. According to the Cen-

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7) Fire Extinguishers: Give one for the kitchen, another for the garage, a third to keep in your car.

8) Foldable Ladder: Keep it near a second-story window for quick escape in a fire 9) Pet Disaster Kits: Your pets will need food and water in a disaster just like you.

Leashes and a carrying case or crate for safer transportation and housing during a disaster is also a good idea.

10) Battery Powered Lamps: Not only great for camping but perfect in an emergency when the power goes out and you need a lot of light.

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Mount Vernon Baptist Church to present “Shadows of Love” at other Churches Members of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane, will present “Shadows of Love,” a story of Christmas, at three other churches during the holiday season.

The Rev. Ron McClung, senior pastor at Mount Vernon, who wrote the script, said, ‘This is a dramatic, multi-sensory presentation of the Christmas story, from creation to the flight to Egypt. Attendees will hear, sense, and see the story in a unique way.”

Continuing, he added, “We

have worked on a silhouette drama that shows the incarnation of God into this world, using a variety of music, color, and narration. “ “This is a great opportunity to invite family and friends to share the joy of His love through the journey of “Shadows of Love,” he stated.

Performances are scheduled at 7pm, Wednesday, December 19, at Judson Baptist Church on Bill’s Creek Road; at 7 pm, Saturday, December 22, and 11 am, Sunday, December 23 at Mount Vernon Baptist Church; and 6:30 pm,

Sunday, December 23, at Point Pleasant’s Main Street Baptist Church.

Pastor McClung authored “Shadows of Love” 10 years ago, originally as an Easter production, and later modified the play to reflect the Christmas season.

The production has been performed in previous years at churches in Kentucky and Ohio where Rev. McClung has served as pastor.

The Mount Vernon Baptist Church choir is under the direction of Rodney LeGrand.

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Merry Christmas

There’s No Place Like A Safe Home For The Holidays (NAPS)—A crackling fire in the fireplace, candles on the mantel, goodies in the oven and a houseful of family and friends.

The stage is set for festive holiday celebrations —and for increased hazards in the home.

Fortunately, you can help keep your family and friends safe throughout the season by following these eight safety tips: 1.

Fireplaces. Always use a fireplace screen and do not burn paper or any other material that may float out and onto furnishings—including evergreens, which, when dry, can flare out of control and send sparks flying into a room. Make sure Christmas trees are at least three feet away from fireplaces and heat sources.

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Smoke detectors. Make sure all smoke detectors in your home are in working order. You should have at least one on each floor, including the basement.

3.

Overloaded outlets.

Decorations, increased cooking and houseguests all contribute to an increased reliance on extension cords and outlet adapters. Don’t string extension cords across doorways, stairs, walkways or other areas where they will pose a tripping hazard.

Plug your tree—and any electrical toys—into outlets protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.

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Overnight guests. Do not allow children to open or to play on sofa sleepers or trundle beds. Always keep hands and feet clear of mechanisms when opening or storing the mattress in a sofa sleeper. Be wary of using antique or hand-medown beds for overnight guests.

The construction may be unstable and antique hardware may be dangerous in the hands of small children. Always review

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Furniture. Upholstery 8. that carries the gold Upholstered Furniture Action Council hangtag was manufactured using construction criteria designed to reduce the likelihood of fire caused by cigarettes, report the experts at the American Home Furnishings Alliance. Up-

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Holiday clutter. Plan ahead to handle holiday clutter.

Have garbage bags ready for package wrappings so excess paper is not cluttered around fireplaces or candles in use. A storage ottoman will keep pillows and linens from overnight guests out from under-foot and away from fireplaces and candles. Bookshelves with storage baskets make for fast and easy cleanup of new toys and all their pieces. However, don’t overload shelves, and consider anchoring taller units to the wall to prevent

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Never place an old TV on furniture that was not designed for electronics. Don’t let children climb on or play on furniture housing a television. Avoid placing any items on top of TVs that small children may try to reach, including DVD players and remotes, as well as toys or decorations.

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Protect your identity and money this holiday season The holidays can be a wonderful time for shoppers who enjoy bargain hunting or admiring festive window displays. But it can also be prime hunting season for identity thieves.

According to a recent report from Javelin, the number of identity fraud victims in the United States jumped in 2009 by 12 percent from the previous year to 11.1 million adults - the highest increase since the survey was first conducted in 2003.

"Whether shopping online or in stores, all consumers need to be vigilant," says Shelley Solheim, Director of Financial Ed-

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Identity thieves have been known to copy credit card information or take pictures of cards on their cell phones. * Don't leave valuables in your car: Your car's glove compartment isn't a secret hiding place. Wallets left in glove compartments account for thousands of credit card thefts every year.

Shopping Online Be vigilant in cyberspace, especially when shopping on a Web site that's new to you. * Only use secure sites: When you're asked to provide payment information, the beginning of a Web site's URL address should change from http to shttp or https, indicating that the purchase is encrypted or secured. * Consider how you'll pay:

Credit cards generally are a safe option because they allow buyers to receive credit from the issuer if the product isn't delivered. Don't ever send cash or use a money-wiring service because you'll have no recourse if something goes wrong. * Use caution with social media: Retailers increasingly use social media to promote deals and disseminate coupons.

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These "simple cures" can draw children away from TVs and videogames by actively engaging their creative minds, says children's art expert Shell Herman.

"Getting children involved in creative projects can be energizing and can serve as a great alternative to the non-interactive activities that kids gravitate toward in the winter," says Herman, CEO and cofounder of KidzArt, a national art enrichment franchise.

Herman offers the following art ideas to beat the indoor blues: * Group Creativity: Gather together the neighborhood kids and have an art party. Give them a theme and numerous art mediums (markers, paints, clay, etc.) and watch their creative flow. * Let It Snow, Even Without Snow: If it snows, get the family together and make a snow sculpture.

No, not only generic snowmen!

Bring out the gardening tools and try something new, such as carving a snow castle, polar bear or an igloo. If you don't have real snow, try using white pastels on black paper to create unusual snow scenes. * Art Workshops: Whether it's for a week, a day or just an evening, art camps and workshops give kids an experience that's full of challenging design projects and fun surprises. For more ideas visit www.kidzart.com.

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Red Cross Survey finds Public still plans to give to Charities during the Holidays Despite Donations in 2012 to Political Causes and Hurricane Sandy CHARLESTON - Most Americans say that their giving to political causes in 2012 and Hurricane Sandy relief efforts will not reduce their year-end gifts to charity, according to a new poll by the American Red Cross.

A telephone survey of 1,010 adults conducted earlier this month found that 78 percent of those who have already given to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts say it will not impact their year-end charitable giving, while 90 percent of those who gave to political causes say it will not reduce their giving to non-profits this holiday season.

“We are very grateful for the strong support by the American public of the Red Cross relief response to Hurricane Sandy,” said Becky Howard, Regional Chief Development Officer. “The Red Cross, like other nonprofits, relies on funding throughout the year to support its mission to help those who need our help.”

Other key findings of the survey include: • The most popular ways people give are by putting money aside in a canister or giving to someone who is asking for a donation in a public place (both 56 percent) and mailing a check (52 percent). One in five (21 percent) say they have used a charity’s website to donate over the past 12 months.

• Friends are influential in American’s charitable gift decisions, as half of all donors (51 percent) say they would donate if a friend talked to them personally about a charity.

• Of social media users polled, 68 percent say they would take time to learn more about a charity if they see a friend posting about it; about half (51 percent) say they would have more respect for a friend that posts about a charitable donation and nearly four in ten (39 percent) said they would donate themselves.

While a majority of those polled said prior giving to political causes and Hurricane Sandy relief efforts will not impact their year-end financial donations, fewer Americans plan to give to charity this year than last year.

The survey found that 52 percent of Americans are planning to donate to charity this season, down from 57 percent the past two

years in similar Red Cross surveys.

Giving by those who do plan to donate to a nonprofit may be less: while 49 percent of those planning to give will give more than $50; nearly half (46 percent) say they will give less than $50.

Last year, 39 percent of Americans who planned to give said they would give less than $50.

“Even if people can’t make a financial donation this holiday season, there are others ways to make a difference, such as by giving blood, volunteering or sending a holiday card to a service member,” said Howard.

Friends Remain a Trusted Source of Information When people are considering making a charitable donation, hearing personally from friends and family is an important factor in their decision. Nearly six in ten (59 percent) of those polled said they would sponsor a friend in a walk, run or bike ride for charity if asked, while half said they would donate if asked directly.

More than a third (36 percent) said they would attend a fundraising event, while 32 percent) would sponsor a friend taking an action to emphasize a charity’s mission, like living below the poverty line for a week.

Social Media’s Influence on Giving Most donors continue to give through ways other than social media, but nearly a quarter of Americans (24 percent) say they influenced by an email or something they saw on social media.

Of those social media users polled, nearly seven in 10 (68 percent) said they would visit a charity’s website or Facebook page if they saw a friend post about it, while 58 percent said they would ask their friend to tell them more about the donation.

Half said they would have more respect for someone who posted about donating online,

while nearly four in 10 (39 percent) said they would donate money themselves.

Survey details: Telephone survey of 1,010 U.S. Adults 18 years and older on November 8-11, 2012 conducted in ORC International’s CARAVAN® survey using a landline-cell dual-frame sampling design. Margin of error is +/- 3.1 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.

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Thanks to the generosity of these and other sponsors, the Red Cross is able to carry out its mission of helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies everyday here and around the world. Each holiday season the Red Cross gives everyone the chance to support our work by giving blood, signing a card for military heroes or buying a gift through our holiday catalog. To support the Red Cross this Holiday Season, visit redcross.org/holiday About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or join our blog at blog.redcross.org

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Merry Christmas

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Deck The Halls With Popcorn Trees (NAPS)—’Tis the season of decking halls and trimming trees, and now there’s a delicious way to do both—in the kitchen.

There’s no chance of breaking heirloom ornaments when

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It’s the ultimate eco-friendly way to trim a tree.

And if you’re looking to trim fat and calories during this hectic season, pop up a bowl of plain popcorn to nibble on when hunger strikes. At 30 calories a cup, wholesome, whole grain popcorn is naturally low in fat and calories and the fiber can help fill you between meals.

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Merry Christmas

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Santa’s Ridin’ a Harley

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ST. ALBANS – Bop…Bada Bop…Bop… Bop…Bada Bop. The unmistakable sound of Harley exhaust rumbled and shook the pavement as more than 100 bikes roared to the 26th Annual Dagger’s Toy Run, Dec. 8.

It sounded like thunder crashing and echoing on Route 60, while bikers rolled toward the St. Albans Moose Lodge.

The rain did not stop these dedicated men and women. One-byone, they cruised onto the lot with one simple mission: to spread Christmas cheer to the less fortunate.

The big-hearted bikers succeeded. The event started at 9 a.m., and by noon, a mountain of toys touched the ceiling inside the Moose Lodge building.

Steve “Rollin’” King comes every year to this event.

“I come out to support the kids, and the bikes make it fun,” King said. “We show up when it’s below freezing, and when it’s raining or warm.”

The longtime biker walked into the Moose Lodge where men and women, wearing leather and sunglasses, hugged one another, shook hands and smiled.

Joy was in the air.

“It’s great knowing that kids will be happy,” said Jim “Dagger” Dagostine, the event founder.

“They won’t have to worry Christmas morning that there’s nothing under the tree.”

Last year, bikers helped raise $5,549 and collected 4,109 toys for children across the state.

St. Albans resident Jimmy Dixon loves riding his bike to this annual event. But two years ago, this local banker was involved in a motorcycle accident that nearly took his life.

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Bob Higginbotham, Jimmy Dixon, Steve “Rollin’” King and Kim Mitchell stand by rows of bikes at the 26th Annual Dagger’s Toy Run in St. Albans. The event aims to supply area children with a Christmas. Toys are collected and taken to the Salvation Army in Charleston. This is one of the state’s biggest toy drives.

Photo by Justin Waybright. dent as a “hit-and-run.”

May 25, 2010 is a date Dixon will never forget. The injured biker was rushed to the hospital, where surgeons were forced to remove his leg. The severe injury threatened his ability to do the one thing he loves: ride his motorcycle.

The painful memories of that tragic evening did not stop Dixon, though. This resilient biker was determined to ride again.

And he did.

Now, he regularly rides his bike through the streets of the city.

Longtime friend Kim Higginbotham described Dixon’s outlook on life.

“He has the most positive attitude you’d ever see,” she said.

Dixon shared love and smiles with everyone he saw Saturday.

He glowed with joy and gratitude as he looked toward the pyramid of toys behind him.

“This is very warming and fulfilling to be giving to kids,” said Dixon.

Biker Kim Mitchell shared the same sentiment.

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Katie Schawver, Mitchell’s granddaughter, saw her packing and preparing presents for the toy run. What she said touched her grandmother.

“She said ‘you can take some of my presents and give them to the children for the toy run’,” recalled Mitchell. “I’m very proud of her.”

Shortly after 2 p.m., the men and women rode toward Charleston, bringing with them hope and joy for area children.

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Tennant offers Tips on Wise Charitable Giving; Holidays and Hurricane May Create Perfect Storm For Fraud CHARLESTON - West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie E. Tennant is reminding citizens to be cautious when donating to charity this holiday season.

The holiday season combined with the impact of Hurricane Sandy may make for a perfect storm for fraudulent organizations to take advantage of generous West Virginians.

“There are thousands of people, some right here in our state, who will struggle to provide a happy holiday for their family because of the damage done by Hurricane Sandy,” Secretary Tennant said. “My concern is that people who are running fraudulent organizations will call West Virginians and try to get them to donate

money by making them feel like they have to donate money. People in West Virginia are truly caring people, and the information on our website can help citizens protect themselves and not let dishonest people take advantage of them.”

There are currently 3,248 charitable organizations registered with the Secretary of State’s Office. The online database can be found by going to the Secretary of State’s website at www.wvsos.com and clicking on the “Wise Charitable Giving” link at the top of the page. The online database will show the charity’s total contribution, the money contributed

by West Virginians, and how the charity disbursed their

funds, and how much of the funds were disbursed in West Virginia.

“The best thing you can do if you’re contacted by a charity you think isn’t legitimate, is to ask as many questions as you can. Ask where the charity is located, where the money will be going, and if they could send you literature. The legitimate charities will welcome all of those questions because they have nothing to hide,” Secretary Tennant said. “If you think the charity who called you isn’t legitimate, and they are not on our online database, call the Secretary of State’s Office at (304) 558-6000 or 1-866-7678683.”

The Secretary of State’s Guide To Wise Charitable Giv-

ing has several tips to help citizens protect themselves from fraudulent charities: - Know your charity: Never give to a charity that you know nothing about and who refuses to answer questions about where your money will go.

- Don’t yield to pressure: Don’t feel as though you must donate immediately.

- Demand identification: Ask for identification from both the solicitor and the charity. If the solicitor refuses, hang up immediately.

- Beware the name game: Be wary of crooked charities that have a name similar to a wellrespected charity.

- Be prudent when giving your credit card number: Write a check and use the charity’s

full name. That way you have a record of the contribution and exactly where your money went.

- When in doubt, do research: Check the Secretary of State’s searchable database.

Not all charities are found on the Secretary of State’s database. The Red Cross, for example, is monitored on the federal level. The Salvation Army is not listed on the charities database because as a religious organization, it is exempt and not required to be registered. Only charities that take in more than $25,000 in a calendar year must register with the Secretary of State’s Office unless the charity uses a professional fundraising counsel or solicitor.

Cleaning shortcuts to get your house ready for the holidays Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us again. This means house guests, parties and all sorts of holiday fun, which also means a lot of cleaning before and after guests arrive.

But finding time to clean can be difficult when you still have to shop, cook, wrap gifts and write cards. A few shortcuts -like only cleaning the rooms guests will see -- can really save time and energy.

Here are some other handy tips to help you quickly get your home ready for the holidays: * You only get one chance to make a good first impression.

The front door and entranceway of your home are the first things guests will see. Make

sure doors and light fixtures are spotless. Remove dirt and grime from vinyl siding around the main entrance so when people arrive they feel welcome.

And do yourself a favor and skip the broom. The vacuum is an easier way to pick up anything on your floor, regardless of whether it's carpet, hardwood or tile. * The kitchen is an inevitable guest-magnet, so wipe down your countertops and cupboards to make them shine.

When cleaning the stove, make sure the burners are turned off and use a damp micro-fiber cloth, which won't smear the cooking surface.

Look for tough spots like

wine stains or syrup that can seep into cracks and corners, leaving a yucky mess. And save even more time by using a multipurpose cleaner and degreaser, such as Greased Lightning, which cleans kitchen and bathroom surfaces, as well as carpet stains, pet stains and even wine stains on your favorite holiday sweater. * Open that fridge and toss any old food. Be sure to wipe down the shelves. Next, load up the dishwasher and don't forget the sponges. Sponges are a hangout for contaminants and can easily spread germs to other parts of the kitchen.

Loading them in the dishwasher keeps them fresh and clean. * Remember the powder room. This is perhaps the only place in your home where guests will spend time alone.

Dim the lights to help them feel welcomed and relaxed. Offer a clean and comfortable place to refresh by scrubbing the toilet, shower, sink and floors, removing any signs of mold or mildew. Make sure mirrors are free of water spots and fingerprints.

Above all, try to have fun while keeping your home clean.

Play some upbeat music or have family members compete to see who can clean the fastest.

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You Know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and…Spot? can.”

Many participating dogs were from rescue shelters across the Tri-State. Owners were happy to not only win awards with their dogs, but to offer them a good life.

“This is wonderful,” said the owner of a winning English Bulldog. “We rescued her from Chillicothe, Ohio, and we have a great dog.”

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Even the dogs got into the Christmas spirit this month.

During the annual Reindog Parade, every dog had its special day.

On Dec. 8, more than 20 dogs, big and small, pranced onto the floors of the commons area at Valley Park. From mastiffs to pugs, the furry pets strutted their stuff amid camera flashes and cheers from the large audience.

Bull dogs were decked out in Santa hats and Schnauzers were covered in jingle bells.

“It’s great to offer this event,” said Scott Williamson, Putnam County Parks and Recreation Director. “We try and offer a variety of activities in the park for everybody’s interest.”

Putnam County Commis-

Lilly, an English Bulldog, rescued from Chillicothe, Ohio, wins an award during the annual Reindog Parade at Valley Park in Hurricane. More than 20 dogs hit the spotlight inside the commons area. Money raised from the event will go toward enhancing and enlarging the dog park. Photo by Justin Waybright. sioner Joe Haynes watched children and parents smile while their dogs walked in the spotlight.

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The parade wrapped up at 10:30 a.m., and was called a success by Williamson and Haynes.

Both men praised the hard work of the county’s Parks and Recreation crew.

“We have a great crew at the Park that’s focused on being family-friendly,” said Haynes.

Williamson agreed, “We are very pleased with our group of workers,” he said.

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morning arrives, parents and children see empty chairs by the tree, where grandpas, grandmas, uncles, aunts and other family members use to sit.

The festive lights, presents, dinners and celebrations of the season cannot sooth the grief felt by these hurting families.

Twelve years ago, a funeral home in this city sought to change that with an evening dedicated to these hurting people and the ones they lost.

Heck Funeral Home held its 12th Annual Tree of Remembrance Ceremony Friday, Dec. 14. The moments of this special evening event are always filled with hugs, smiles and memories.

“People have a good time, and they are around others who lost loved ones, “said Jason Thompson, licensee-in-charge. “It’s therapeutic to decorate the tree and talk to others in a comfortable atmosphere.”

This year, while groups of people enjoyed fresh food and refreshments, one man walked toward a towering Christmas tree. He paused for a moment.

Then, he reached toward a branch and hung a custom ornament with the inscription: “Alfred Chapman.”

Milton resident Todd Chapman feels the pain of losing his uncle this year.

“It’s upsetting,” Chapman said.

The young man recalled his fa-

Todd Chapman honors his uncle while he places an ornament on the Tree of Remembrance at Heck Funeral Home’s 12th Annual event. Photo by Justin Waybright. vorite memory.

“It was his laugh,” he said.

But Chapman was not alone in his emotional struggles that Friday evening. Many others followed his example as they placed special ornaments on the prickly green branches of the Tree of Remembrance. It was an act of honor and a moment of healing for many men and women.

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naments hung on it.

Thompson summed up the mission behind his funeral home, “Everybody who works here has one common goal – to do the best they can do to help someone who lost somebody they love.”

This year’s event ended with Heck Funeral Home fulfilling that mission.

For more information about Heck Funeral Home, call (304) 743-4141.

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Children from Sunrise Temple help ECCHO

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com

MILTON – Many family traditions revolve around a towering, fresh-cut, green Christmas tree.

Some of the best choices for these yuletide centerpieces are found in Milton, owned and operated by Jamison Farms.

Some of the children at Sunrise Temple Baptist Church, Prichard Road, Ona, were bearing donations of canned food, school supplies and Vacation Bible School money as they visited ECCHO on Saturday, December 8th. Photo by Tine Napier.

Last minute Christmas tree shopping? Jamison Farm’s has the solution. Grown in Milton, this collection of trees, wreaths and centerpieces can be found at the Jamison Farm store in Charleston’s Capitol Market.

Photo by Justin Waybright.

After delivering donations to ECCHO, the children and ‘helpers’ decided to enjoy lunch at The Twist in Milton. Photo by Tine Napier.

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One doesn’t think much about Vacation Bible School in December. Most folks are thinking of giving and sharing… and Christmas coming soon.

But, on Saturday December 8th, the two met in a very special way.

Back in June during their annual Vacation Bible School at Sunrise Temple Baptist Church in Ona, the children decided to have a contest - boys against girls. The group bringing in the most money through VBS would be the winners.

The kids brought in their change, night after night. (And, we’re pretty sure that many grandpas and grandmas helped out in the money-giving as well).

The containers began to fill up. Who would be the winner?

Who would claim the title of bringing in the most money?

Well, to be honest, it wasn’t the girls or the boys who were the winners of this contest - as it was decided to give the money to ECCHO in Milton – in hopes that the donation would help give other children and their families

a nicer-than-maybe-expected Christmas.

Several children (along with their ‘helpers’) met on Saturday, December 8th to take their collection to Milton.

Along with over $300.00 in money, they also brought canned food and school supplies.

Then, after visiting with ECCHO for awhile, the boys and girls thought the next best thing to do was enjoy lunch at The Twist.

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Rows of trees tower toward the sky. Full Evergreens catch the eye of families and spur the Christmas spirit here.

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From plump trees, to custom wreaths and centerpieces, Jamison Farms has everything for a custom Christmas home.

“We have a wide variety of greenery from all over the world for everyone’s taste and decorating style,” said Allen Hathaway, a partner with Jamison Farms.

There are two options for creating Christmas cheer in a home: customers can wait in line at retail stores to buy expensive, fake, mass-produced décor; or make a trip to Charleston to choose oneof-a-kind, all-natural decorations.

Hathaway described the ad-

vantages to choosing the latter.

“You cannot get the look and smell of a real tree, using a fake one,” he said. “When you buy with us; you are buying a local product that supports local economy, and has many uses.”

Hathaway takes pride in his product. To him, it’s more than just a business.

“There’s a lot of work behind the scenes, but it’s very rewarding,” he said. “It’s fun to see families and their traditions come to life, and to be a part of that.”

For more information on Jamison Farms, visit www.capitolmarket.net or call Allen Hathaway at (304) 342-4414.

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Page 20 –Tuesday, December 18, 2012 DIANNA JEAN ARTHUR LONNIE HAROLD BOWDEN CLIFTON MCKINLEY BROOKS, JR. ETHEL MARIE BARTRAM BROWNING RUSSELL "DALE" PARKS PAUL EDWARD RAY REBECCA FRANCES KUHN RAY WILMA L. ROBERTSON MARGARET OLETA THOMPSON SANSOM WILLA A. SLACK MAIDA JANE SWAN SMITH ANNA MARIE STEVENS IRENE MORTON WHITE JOHN ROBERT WHITE "DANO" RICHARD WILFONG

DIANNA JEAN ARTHUR Dianna Jean Arthur, 60, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday, December 3, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, December 7 at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. She was born December 9, 1951, in Cabell County, W.Va., daughter of Merlin Ball of Huntington and Helen Chambers Adkins of Barboursville.

She was a retired LPN at Huntington State Hospital. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters, the Confederate Daughters, and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was an author of children's books. She was also active with the Guyandotte Civil War Reinactors.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roger L. Arthur and her step-mother Mary Ann Ball.

In addition to her father and mother, survivors include her stepfather Herman Adkins; a son Jason Arthur; two daughters Peggy Arthur and Carla Arthur; a granddaughter Sarah Arthur; two brothers and sisters-in-law Larry and Margaret Ball and Johnny Ray Bowman, Jr. and his wife Hilda Bowman, all of Huntington; and several nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

LONNIE HAROLD BOWDEN Lonnie Harold Bowden, 79, of Barboursville, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 6, 2012.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rebecca Marilyn Skaggs Bowden, his partner in life and the mother of his children.

Lonnie was born March 21, 1933, in Huntington, West Virginia to his father and mother the late Lonnie Bowden and the late Ruth Genevieve O'Lynn. He is preceded in death by his sister Shirley Bowden and granddaughter Mikaela Bock, and he is survived by his sister Judy Skaggs and brother Eugene Bowden.

Lonnie was the beloved father of three surviving daughters, Lonna Setliff (Paul Davis), Christine Ed-

wards (Dr. Ben Edwards), Maria Bock (John Bock), and one surviving son, Shawn Bowden (Terri Bowden). He was the proud grandfather of fifteen surviving grandchildren, Nathaniel Wall (Stacy Wall), Genevieve Jenkins (Christina Smith), Candace Copley (Cole Bartrum), Meagan Cregut, Sally Edwards (Justin Stanley), Alan Edwards, Madeline Davis, Tanya Abbett, Maxwell Setliff (Chloe' Falcone), Michael Bock, Tyler Abbett, Harrison Davis, Nicholas Setliff, Hunter Pyles and Savannah Bowden. Lonnie was also blessed with ten great-grandchildren, Michaela Fisher, Morgan Fisher, Tianna Bartrum, Coleton Bartrum, Ian Cregut, Solomon Falcone, Merlyn Falcone, Kori Copley, Grayson Wall and Kyndal Bartrum; and a host of nieces, nephews, and church friends.

Lonnie Bowden graduated from Barboursville High School in 1952 and received a football scholarship to continue his education at Marshall University. He graduated from Marshall University in 1963 with a Bachelors of Art in Education.

He served his community by teaching and coaching in Cabell County schools and by being an active member of Barboursville Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, taught Sunday school and sang in the choir for many years.

Lonnie also served his country and was proudly recognized as a U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran.

We would like to give a special thanks to Sarah Care and Lonnie's caregivers David Scruggs and Tomia Teasley and her daughter Athena.

A memorial service was performed by his grandson Pastor Nathaniel Wall, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville on Wednesday, December 12, 2012.

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

CLIFTON MCKINLEY BROOKS, JR. Clifton McKinley Brooks, Jr. 69, Barboursville, WV, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, December 6, 2012 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.

Memorial services were conducted Monday, December 10, 2012 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Rick Glass.

He was born October 1, 1943 in Huntington, a son of the late Clifton M. Brooks, Sr. and Agnes Taylor Brooks.

He was retired from the US Navy, Hauni Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, and a member of Elmwood Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by two daughters, Kimberly and Grace Brooks.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Judy Edwards Brooks; one daughter, Tracy Brooks of Richmond, VA; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Gregory and Lori Brooks of Alaska and Timothy

Obituaries Brooks of Barboursville; one sister, Joni Brooks, Virginia and one grandchild, Austin Brooks.

Contributions may be made to Elmwood Baptist Church Building Fund, 3045 Martha Rd., Barboursville, WV 25504.

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

ETHEL MARIE BARTRAM BROWNING Ethel Marie Bartram Browning, 94, of Barboursville, W.Va., died, Friday, December 7, 2012, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, W.Va. She was born January 22, 1918, in Huntington, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her father Wesley Bartram and step-mother Minerva Bartram. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer D. Browning; one son Verlin Browning; two brothers, Leonard and Owen Bartram; two sisters, Opal Carter and Buna Yates.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Free Methodist Church.

She is survived by two children, Shirley Joanne Browning Legge (Larry) of Barboursville, W.Va., and David Lee Browning of Huntington, W.Va.; six grandchildren, Jeff Legge (Sallye), Vickie Leach (Tim) and Joseph Browning, all of Huntington, W.Va., Scott Legge (Pam) of Rockwell, N.C., Cindi Brewer Fosburgh (Shaun) of Palm Coast, Fla., and Christine Hartman of St. Petersburg, Fla.; seven great-grandchildren and nine greatgreat-grandchildren and a special lifelong friend, Alberta Lambert.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 10, 2012, at the White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Barboursville, W.Va., with Rev. Robert Weaver officiating.

Special thanks to Hospice of Huntington.

At the family's request, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington.

Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, W.Va., assisted the family.

Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonmortuary.com.

RUSSELL "DALE" PARKS Russell "Dale" Parks, 81, of Moundsville, W.Va., died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, at Wheeling Hospital Medical Park.

He was born May 27, 1931, in Moundsville, the son of the late Carl W. and Gertrude Dowler Parks.

He was a graduate of Marshall College; a U.S. Army veteran; a retired band director from Marshall County Board of Education after 40 years of teaching; a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where he was a Elder Emeritus; a member of Marshall Union Lodge No. 8 AF & AM, Moundsville Lions Club, Moundsville Order of the Eastern Star No. 86, Osiris Shrine, where he served as past Commander of Le-

The Cabell Standard gion of Honor and a van driver for Shrine Hospitals; past president of the Marshall County Credit Union; and past president of the WV Band Masters Association.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Kathleen Trimby, and a brother-inlaw, Charles H. Trimby.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Belma Jean Mayo Parks; three sons, Rick (Ludean) Parks of Huntington, Steven Parks of Villa Park, Ill., and David (Clare) Parks of Frankfort, Ind.; a daughter, Carol Jean (Jeffery) Miles of Barboursville; seven grandchildren, Rusty, Joe, Emily and Mary Parks; Courtney, Cassidy, and Kylie Miles; a nephew, Gary Trimby of Arden, N.C.; a niece, Sharon Snow of Huntsville, Texas; and several cousins.

Masonic graveside services and interment was held Thursday, December 6 at The White Chapel at White Gardens Chapel, Barboursville.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Third Street & Grant Avenue, Moundsville, WV 26041 or Osiris Child Transportation, PO Box 2048, Wheeling, WV 26003.

Sympathy expressions at grisellfuneralhomes.com.

PAUL EDWARD RAY Paul Edward Ray, 76 of Huntington, WV, passed away, Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in Cabell Huntington Hospital.

He was born September 20, 1936 in Huntington, WV, the son of the late Bascum G. and Ruth Ester Fish Ray. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ada Jarrel Hart Ray; four brothers, William, Lawrence, Ralph and John Ray. He is survived by six children, Deborah Browning of Barboursville, WV, Sam Hart (Cathy) of Proctorville, OH, Steve Hart of Huntington, WV, Tim Hart (Rose) of Barboursville, WV, Mary Evans Ray (Tom) of Barboursville and Anthony Hart of Huntington, WV; grandchildren, James (Stacy) Atkins, Joe Browning, Sammy and Dustin Hart, Brandy, John and Stevie Hart, Mike McCormick, Tim (Leslie), Sienna and Taylor Hart, T.J. Matthew, Brandon, Tifany, Paul Travis, and Alexis Evans; greatgrandchildren, Colin, Kyle, Jaelynn, Kayleigh, Jenson, Alexia, Nevaeh and another great-grandchild due in March of 2013; nieces and nephews, Bill Ray, Drema Spence and Jeanette Ray; special brother and sister-in-law, Edna and Bob Gayhart; special family friend, Robert Ferguson.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, December 9, 2012 at the White Chapel Mausoleum, Barboursville, WV with Todd Kincaid officiating. Burial followed in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, WV, was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonmortuary.com.

REBECCA FRANCES KUHN RAY Rebecca Frances Kuhn Ray, 84, of Barboursville, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.

Rebecca was known affectionately by close friends and family as "Doodle" or "Doodle-Bug." Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 8, 2012, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Dr. John Sauvage and Rev. Ralph Sager. Private burial services were held.

She was born June 10, 1928, in Barboursville, a daughter of the late Golden and Lula Belle Bunn Kuhn.

She was a retired nurse's aide and was a member of Steele Memorial United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, M.W. "Doc" Ray. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Paul Kuhn, and three sisters, Audrey Ballard, Juanita Nash and Judy Collins.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Vicki and Charles Buell of Huntington; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Lee Ray of Chesterfield, S.C., and Rodney and Ruth Ann Ray of Maryville, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren, Christi Holley (Mark), Ricky Ray (Sherri), Matthew Ray, Anna Ray, Andrea Miles, Erin Rhoades (Bryan), Seth Ray (Jana), Chris Buell (Megan), Craig Buell (Amanda) and Bethany Adkins (Jimmy); and 10 great-grandchildren, Dustin Ray, Lukas Rhoades, Baylee Rhoades, Jalyn Ray, Olivia Ray, Warner Buell, Wesley Buell, Charlee Adkins, Emelia Adkins and Macee Buell, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

The family requests memorial contributions are made to Hospice of Huntington.

Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, assisted the family.

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

WILMA L. ROBERTSON Wilma L. Robertson, 84, of Huntington, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Lincoln Nursing & Rehab, in Hamlin, W.Va. She is survived by two sisters, Clara Jo Simmons and Sally Brooks, and two brothers, Stephen Marcum and David Marcum.

She was instrumental in the Underwood Senior Center in Huntington.

Wilma was a member of the Community of Grace United Methodist Church, where she was a participant in the Red Hat Society.

A graveside service was held Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens by Pastors Steve Hamrick and Keith Leap.

Interment followed.

Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Family guestbook at www.klingelcarpenter.com.

Obituaries

The Cabell Standard MARGARET OLETA THOMPSON SANSOM Margaret Oleta Thompson Sansom, 79, of Salt Rock, W.Va., departed this life to be in the presence of the Lord on Dec. 2, 2012.

She was born Oct., 6, 1933, in Lincoln County, to the late D.J. "Jack" and Roma Marie Pratt Thompson. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Sansom, one brother Philip Thompson, one grandson Steven Seth Sansom, two sistersin-law, Lucella Jobe and Janice Gibson, three brothers-in-law, Hiram, Enslow, and Erman Sansom.

Margaret is survived by her five children and their spouses, Roger and Linda Sansom, Barbara "Bobbi" and Chelcie Gibson, Ricky and Debbie Sansom, Gloria and David Thompson, and Steve and Linda Sansom; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Hatfield and Nila Jean Beckett; two brothers, Kenneth Thompson and David and Janet Thompson; two sisters-in-law, Ina Sansom and Lucille Nelson; one brother-in-law, Ernie and Ouida Sansom; and one special friend, Deloris "Sis" White.

Margaret worked as an aid at Morris Memorial Nursing Home, and as a cook for the Cabell County School System. She was a devoted mother to her children who she loved more than life. She was a dedicated wife to her husband for more than 63 years and a dear friend to all who knew her. She was a member of the Salt Rock Community Church.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, with the Rev. Chelcie Gibson, Pastor Jason Salmons, and Pastor Paul Meadows officiating. Burial followed at the Enon Cemetery in Salt Rock.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

WILLA A. SLACK Willa A. Slack, 94, of Huntington, W.Va., widow of Thomas E. Slack, daughter of Charles Galatin and Iva Mae McCutcheon Champe, died Dec. 7, 2012 at The Woodlands Retirement Community.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 11 at Crossroads United Methodist Church, Huntington; burial at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans W.Va Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Sandra and Leon Bell; daughter and son-in-law Mary and David Ross; and daughter Judith Slack; seven grandchildren, Scott Bell and wife Dee Dee, Barbara and husband Gary Blanton, Tom Bell and fiancée Beverly Salyers, David M. Ross II and wife Laura, Beth Ross and fiancé Jeff Starkey, Thomas Ross and Amy Bowen, Matthew Slack and wife Molly; nine great-grandchildren by age, Amber, Justin, Michael, Brittany, Emily, Ben, Buster, Ashton and We-

ston; one great- great-granddaughter Haylie; and other noted family members Nancy McMullen, Michelle and Dennis Salyers, David, Jenny, Kristi and Chris Lilly, Sue, Gene and Ryan Walter, Patricia and Tom Darnell, Paula, Mike and Parker Lang, Marie Cheff and Tim Jobe.

Willa was the oldest living member of Crossroads United Methodist Church, was retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was a resident and wellloved member of The Woodlands Retirement Community, and was affectionately known by everyone as "Nana."

Memorial gifts can be made to Building Fund - Crossroads United Methodist Church, 3146 Saltwell Rd., Huntington WV, 25705.

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

MAIDA JANE SWAN SMITH Maida Jane Swan Smith, 96, of Lexington, Ky., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Hospice of the Bluegrass in Lexington.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 7 at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Ron Burnsworth officiating. Burial followed at Rome Cemetery in Proctorville, Ohio.

Maida was born November 5, 1916, in Huntington, W.Va., daughter of the late Edward Quay Swan and Esther Phillips Swan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband Homer Shumaker, her late husband Dr. Wilson P. Smith, her daughter Maida N. Smith, and her brother Jim Swan.

She graduated from Huntington High School, attended Marshall University and graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. Degree in Home Economics. She demonstrated kitchen appliances for West Penn Power Company, hosted the popular TV show "Maida's Kitchen" on WSAZ-TV, prepared employee luncheons at BB&T Bank and hosted social receptions at Johnson Memorial Church.

She was a proud member of The Woman's Club of Huntington, past president of the Gallaher Elementary School PTA, past president of the Cabell County Medical Society Alliance, and raised funds nationally for the AMA-ERF. She loved sewing and making arts and crafts, participating in a host of craft fairs in West Virginia and Kentucky.

For the past 10 years, she lived with her daughter and son-in-law near San Antonio, Texas, then moved with them to Lexington, Ky. She is survived by her brother Jack Swan of Fredrick, Md.; her sister-in-law Ruth Swan of Roanoke, Va.; three sons, Dr. Wilson P. Smith, Jr., and his wife Andrea Smith of Moore, S.C., Edward Q. Smith and his wife Carol Smith of Huntington, W.Va., Dr. Stephen C. Smith of Huntington, W.Va.; daughter Mina S. Stecklein and her husband

Thomas Stecklein of Lexington, Ky.; two grandchildren Jason and Camille Smith of Moore, S.C. Donations can be made to the American Heart Association or Hospice of the Bluegrass in Lexington, Ky. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.

ANNA MARIE STEVENS Anna Marie Stevens, 68, of Culloden, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, December 6, 2012, at her residence.

She was born February 22, 1944, in Cabell County, a daughter of the late James William and Mary Parsons Zirkle.

She is survived by her husband Edward Stevens; five children, Debbie Starr, Joan Betts, Melody Parsons, Eddie Stevens and Annette McGraw; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 10, 2012, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, W.Va., with Pastor Jared Shumate officiating. Burial followed in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.

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

IRENE MORTON WHITE Irene Morton White, 90, of Smithers, passed away Wednesday, December 5, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, after a short illness.

She lived most of her life in Hughes Creek and was a member of the Hughes Creek Church of God, Hugheston. She was a homemaker and a loving mother to her five daughters.

Irene was preceded in death by her husbands, Ervin Morton and William White.

Surviving are her daughters, Barbara Jenkins of Pratt, Ollie Hayslip (Wesley) of Mansfield, Ohio, Macel McClung (John) of Barboursville, Ruth Truman Indore and Sherry Bell (Anthony) of Smithers; step-daughter, Delores (Ricky) Baker of Boomer; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren.

Services were held Monday, December 10, at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Cedar Grove with Pastor John McClung officiating.

Burial followed in Montgomery Memorial Park, London.

Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cookefuneralhome.com.

Cooke Funeral Home, Cedar Grove, was in charge of arrangements.

JOHN ROBERT WHITE John Robert White, 79, of South Charleston, died Saturday, December 8, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

He was a foreman and machinist for FMC Ordinance and Mouldagraph, South Charleston; an Army veteran; member of the FOP; and a member of Masonic

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 – Page 21 Lodge No. 168, South Charleston.

He was also a member of the Fifth Avenue Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Hilton White and Ethel Montgomery White; and sister, Yvonne White Harler.

Surviving are his wife, Zella White; daughters, Robin Suzette (Bill) Kershner of South Charleston and Karen Maxine (Frank) Boggess of Barboursville; brother, William E. (Ingebord) White of Huntington; five grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews; faithful dog, Lucy; and several friends and neighbors.

Services were held Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, with Pastor Rod Campbell officiating.

Entombment followed in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Donations may be made to the Fifth Avenue Church of God, South Charleston.

"DANO" RICHARD WILFONG "Dano" Richard Wilfong, 34, Minot and Douglas, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012 in Minot.

Dano was born at Letterman Army hospital in San Francisco, CA on December 14, 1977, to Delmont (Monty) Wilfong and Diana Sue King. He was a 3lb, 2.5oz miracle baby that struggled early as a baby with open heart surgery and seizures.

He and his family moved to Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND in 1978. This place introduced him to T-Ball, a game that he loved to play.

On August 15, 1980, he was blessed with the birth of a new baby brother, Tad. In 1984, he moved with his family to Atwater, California.

Following his parents' divorce later that same year, he and his brother moved with his mother to Barboursville, WV to live with his grandmother, Ruby Jean King.

Dano and family then moved to Pocahontas County, Marlinton, WV in 1985, to live with his grandparents, Richard and Jerry Wilfong for approximately a year. Dano and his family finally settled in Hillsboro, WV in 1987, where he would finish his education in 1996, graduating from Pocahontas County High School.

Not long after graduation he met a girl and moved to Valley Head, WV and started his long time restaurant career at the Skidder Restaurant on Snowshoe Mountain. In 1999, Dano moved to Spokane, Washington to live with

his father. Within a month of moving to Spokane, he and his brother endured the tragic loss of their mother due to an illness. With courage, Dano continued his career in the restaurant business.

Dano was blessed with the birth of a baby boy, Preston Cordell Wilfong, June 20, 2001. Dano always cherished his son. In 2003, he made a move to Boise, Idaho and became the manager of an Outback steakhouse in addition to attending college at Boise State. He moved to ND in May of 2010 and started in the Teen Challenge Program where he gave his life to God. Upon completion of the program he lived off and on in Douglas, ND with his father and part-time in Minot, ND. He still maintained his restaurant career, most recently with Montana Mike's, which he loved.

Dano loved meeting new people, he also loved to make people smile and to cheer them up when they were sad or just having a bad day. He had a smile and a way with words that would brighten up anyone's day. Dano loved spending time with friends and family and he cherished all the times that he had with us all. Rest in Peace Dano we all love you so very much, you brightened our days.

Dano is survived by his father, Delmont 'Monty' (Celeste) Wilfong, Douglas, ND; son, Preston Cordell Wilfong, Spokane, WA; brother, Tad Wilfong, Douglas, ND; grandmother, Ruby Jean King, Barboursville, WV; stepsister, Retina LaValla, Moorhead, MN; stepbrother, Cody LaValla, Anchorage, AK; uncles, Kim Wilfong, Marlinton, WV and Daron (Angela) Wilfong, both of Marlinton, WV; aunt, Terri Dilley Jannette, Nebraska and cousins, Ben Wilfong, Crystal (Justin) Wilfong Kerr, Whitney Wilfong Brown, and Tyler Wilfong.

Dano was preceded in death by his mother, Diana Sue King, grandparents Richard and Geraldine Wilfong and grandfather, Darrell King.

Graveside services were conducted Friday December 14, 2012 at Hatfield Cemetery in Barboursville, WV. Memorial services were held Saturday December 15, 2012 at Central Union Methodist Church in Pocahontas County, WV. Those wanting to sign the online memorial register or share memories and condolences are invited to use the expressions of sympathy section at www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Time For Service

Time For Service ~ Area Church Services ~ All Saints Anglican Church St. Mary’s Convent Chapel, 11 a.m. Sundays.

Barboursville First United Methodist Church - Corner of Main and Water Streets, Barboursville. Phone 304-736-6251.

Website www.gbgmumc.org/bfumcwv/. Each Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School (Nursery provided); 11:00 a.m.

Worship Service. Rev. Judy Fisher, Pastor. Trina Smith, Music Director, Becky Baldwin, Organist.

Barker Ridge United Baptist Church - Ona, WV, 25545. Pastor - Rev. Roger Smathers. Services – Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11 a.m.; Evening services Wednesday and Sunday 7 p.m.

Bethel Baptist Church - 1033 Shaw Ave., Milton, WV. David Taylor, Pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Bible Study. Youth Service: Last Sunday of month, 7 p.m., Brook Lunsford & Dale Vickers, Youth Leaders.

Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church - Howell’s Mill Road, Ona. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship and Children’s Church 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship and All Stars for Jesus 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.; Youth Meetings Sunday 6 p.m. and Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor Paul R. Meadows., Phone 304743-5854. Web site: beulahann.org.

Bias UBI Church - Dry Ridge Road, Milton, WV. Ronnie Brown, Pastor. Services – Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday evening service at 7 p.m.; Wednesday evening service at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Bowen Ridge Church - GreenValley Rd., Huntington, WV. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m.; Saturday Live Broadcast Service on 107.9 WEMM Radio 7 p.m.

Pastor Jesse Lacy. Home - 304522-1128; Church – 304-529-4855.

Chestnut Grove Independent Baptist Church - Dry Ridge Road, Milton. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday Worship 7 p.m.; Wednesday night Kids 4 Truth Program, 7 p.m. Pastor, Mark Hesson. Phone 304-5629448.

Church in the Valley - The Church in the Valley, located at 1173 James River Turnpike, Milton, has Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday morning worship begins at 11 a.m. (nursery provided). Sunday evening worship begins at 6 p.m. Children and Youth meet Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study begins at 7 p.m. Ron Page, Interim Pastor. Church phone 304-743-4500. Everyone is welcome.

Community Holiness Church Ohio River Road, Lesage, WV, 25537 Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Morning service 11:00 a.m.; Evening service 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday – 6 p.m. Pastor: Hewlett Trogdon.

Community of Grace United Methodist Church - 225 28th Street (corner 3rd Ave. & 28th St.), Huntington, WV 25702. Phone 304-525-3581. Pastor: Rev. Steven B. Hamrick; Associate Pastor: Rev. Keith Leap; Youth Director: Josh Webb. Times of Services: Sunday Early Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 9:15 – 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Worship – Sanctuary 10:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Sunday Youth Meeting 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Studies 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (with snack supper).

Cooper Independent Church Cooper Ridge Road, Milton, WV 25541. Pastor – Dale Henson.

Sunday morning – 10:00 a.m.; Sunday evening – 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday evening – 7:00 p.m.

“Come, worship with us” Everyone welcome.

Evergreen Hills Independent Fundamental Missionary Bap-

tist Church - 435 Heavens Hill Drive (Rt 60 to Lee’s Creek Road) Culloden. Pastor, Doug Bragg.

Service Times: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday night Youth Fellowship 6 p.m.; Adult worship 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Youth & Adults 6:30 p.m. worship service. Church: 743-8447 or for Bus service.

Pastor: 743-8055. Everyone welcome.

Good Hope Baptist Church Kilgore Creek Road, Milton.

Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Sunday night 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening 7 p.m. Youth group with leaders Tracy Woodard and Kenny Shull – Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Pastor: Chad Clark.

Greenbottom Missionary Baptist Church - 8110 Ohio River Road, Lesage, WV, 25537. Pastor David Blake. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Worship 7 p.m. Phone 304-416-1164 or 304-762-2651.

Hall’s Chapel E.U.B. Independent Church - Hall’s Chapel Evangelical United Brethren Independent Church, 4166 Blue Sulphur Road, Ona, holds Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. No weekday services are held.

Highlawn Full Gospel Assembly Church - 2485 Fourth Avenue, Huntington, WV 25703. Sunday morning 10 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

Lawrence Chapel Church - Left Fork of Barkers Ridge Road, Glenwood, WV. Sunday Morning Services 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Services 7 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Services 7 p.m. Pastor – Mr. George Surgeon. Phone 304-762-2693.

Everyone welcome.

Lower Creek Methodist Church Three miles out Newman’s Branch Road, Milton. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Morning worship 11 a.m.; Evening service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Youth Group 7 p.m. Pastor – Jeff Dailey. Everyone welcome.

Milton Apostolic Church - Milton Apostolic Church, 1502 West Main St. Milton. Sunday school every Sunday at 10 a.m., Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. and Thursday Bible study at 7 p.m.

Milton Baptist Church - Corner Church & Pike Street, Milton, WV 25541, 304-743-3461. Allen Stewart, Senior Pastor; Tracy Mills, Associate Pastor Sunday: 1st service 9:30 am - Contemporary - Nursery provided. Second service 11:00 am - Traditional Nursery provided. Sunday evening 6:00 pm Wednesday evening Bible Study 6:30 pm Nursery provided. Wednesday 7:30 pm -8:00 pm Milton Baptist Worship service on Website: miltonbaptistchurch.net. Anyone can access many items at any time on this site. Children’s programs: Sunday 5:30 p.m.

AWANA; 6:00 Youth. email...mltnbapt@verizon.net Milton Church of Christ - 1702 2nd Street. 304-743-8045. Sunday services: Bible Study 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.; Evening service 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday – Bible Study 6 p.m.

Minister – Bud Lucas.

Milton United Methodist Church - Milton United Methodist Church, corner of Smith & Church Streets, Milton.

Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Traditional Service with nursery provided - Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to come and be blessed to serve others. Pastor: Rev. Lynn Cartwright. Church Phone: 304-743-6461.

Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church - Buff Creek Rd. Hurricane, WV. “Helping the hurt get out of the dirt” Service TimesSunday morning 10:00 am; Sunday eve. 6:00 pm; Wed. Eve Bible study 7:00 pm. Special meeting 4th Saturday each month at 7:00 pm. All area Churches welcome.

Heaven is obtainable, Hell is avoidable. We still preach The Book, The Blood and, The Blessed Hope. Pastor Ernie Spence – 304-617-2752.

Oak Hill UBI Church - 7243 Oak Hill Road, Lesage, WV, 25537.

Pastor: James Jefferson Morning Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Church 11 a.m. Evening Services: Wednesday 7:00; Youth Services 7:00 p.m. (Youth & Junior Youth Director – Dave Reynolds); Sunday evening 7:00 p.m.

The Cabell Standard Olive Missionary Baptist Church - 6286 Little Seven Mile Road, Huntington.

Sunday school 9:55 a.m.; Sunday morning worship service 10:55 a.m.; Sunday evening service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday “Prayer Time and Bible Study” 7:00 p.m.

AWANA Program 6:20 til 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, classes for two years old up through the 6th grades. Teens will help with the younger children. Gordon Rutherford, Pastor and Russ Browning, Assoc.

Pastor/Youth Minister. PH: 304736-6150.

Pleasant Valley Freewill Baptist Fudges Creek Road, Ona, WV. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday Evening Prayer Service 7 p.m. Pastor: Larry Saunders. Everyone welcome.

River Cities Community Church - Rt 60/Eastern Heights Sunday morning 9:30 a.m./ 11:15 a.m. Wednesday service at 7 p.m. Pastor Larry Greene.

Phone 304-736-8197.

Sousanah FWB Church Charley Creek Road, Culloden.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Night Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m.

Spurlock Creek Baptist Church Spurlock Creek Road. Sunday Morning 10 a.m. Evenings: Tuesday & Friday 7 p.m. Pastor – Harvey Langdon (304-5762643).

Sunrise Temple Baptist Church Prichard Road, Ona. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday morning worship 11 a.m.; Sunday evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7 p.m. Pastor Mark Finley and the congregation invite YOU to “Come, worship with us”. Everyone welcome.

26th St. Church of Christ - 101 26th Street, Huntington, WV. Sunday Bible Study: 9:45 Sunday Worship: 10:30 & 6:00 Wednesday: 7 p.m. Minister: Alan Cole. (304) 522-0717.

Union Baptist Church - 1295 James River Turnpike, Milton, WV, 25541, 304-743-0405. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Morning worship 11 am. (Nursery provided). Wednesday Bible Study and All Stars for Jesus 7 p.m.

Youth Mid-High School Sunday and Wednesday 7 p.m.

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Community News

The Cabell Standard

Skate Park Grinds to a Halt

By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com

MILTON – Dark clouds still hang above a locked gate at the city’s skate park.

Inside the chain-link fence sits ramps, stairs and asphalt: a skater’s best friend – now just a distant memory of what use to be.

There are no longer rollerblades or skateboards here.

It is empty.

When the skate park opened during the summer, children and teens came running with their boards and blades.

But a complaint filed last month pulled a 180 that no one saw coming.

Now, signs hang on a fence that read: “Skate Park temporarily closed due to excessive noise.” A lock blocks entry to a new attraction, fought for and sought after by many council members and residents. The threat of a lawsuit still looms.

Some residents spoke up during a Nov. 20 city council meeting.

“I live there, and I don’t hear it,” said one man.

The skate park is closed. Complaints about noise levels inside and near the skate park have shut it down temporarily. Some residents and council members are working to appease the resident and re-open the park. It has been closed for more than a month. Photo by Justin Waybright.

Councilman Carl Harshbarger asked, “Don’t people use weedeaters and lawnmowers that make noise?”

Another said, “The noise shouldn’t bother anybody more than a lawnmower or chainsaw.”

The Cabell County Noise Ordinance defines excessive sound levels as “detrimental to the physical, mental and social wellbeing of the citizens of Cabell County as well as to their com-

fort, living conditions, general welfare and safety…”

Although the language in the ordinance is not specific to the noise heard at the skate park, it does specifically state, “No person shall make, continue or cause to be made or continued, any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise, which either annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of oth-

ers.”

Many residents and council members do not feel the noise at the skate park is loud enough to cause such a disturbance.

Kevin Brady, Executive Director of the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District, said he is working on getting a crew to measure decibel levels.

Brady’s department is striving to resolve the issue and open the skate park as quickly as possible for the children this holiday season.

“The noise ordinance doesn’t go into effect until 10 p.m., and we’re not violating it,” he said.

“But, we want to be a good community partner, and right now we’re looking at options for the park.”

Mayor Tom Canterbury said his office has received several calls from area people saying “how great it is,” and asking “when will it be back open?”

“It’s a good thing for the city, and to be honest, I was surprised to see it shut down,” Canterbury said. “The kids have got to have something to do to stay out of trouble.”

Since the closure of the park, some boys and girls are seen

skating on sidewalks and streets.

The Mayor hopes to put an end to this for safety reasons.

Bill Kelley, a member of the Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation board, said “The kids were upset when they learned it closed, but with landscaping and insulation, we can probably deaden the sound a little bit.”

Brady estimates it will cost $5,500 to install sound dampening insulation and side enclosures from American Ramp Company. However, after the decibel levels are checked, crews may be able to fabricate insulation, locally, cutting much of the cost.

“The skate park is a good thing for this community, and we’re anxious to get it back open,” he said.

Canterbury agreed.

He remains confident about the re-opening of the park, and believes skaters will have their day soon.

“I was glad to see it open this year, and I will do everything I can to see it come back,” the mayor said. “I feel certain the skate park will re-open.”

Stay tuned to this story as it continues to develop.