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O’Dell promoted to Corporal By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com
MILTON - Every morning, Kyle O’Dell puts on a black uniform, checks his gun and kisses his wife goodbye. He never knows what the day may hold. Dangers, tragedies and disasters sometimes fill his hours. The city of Milton is his office. The young man gets inside a white and black police car and drives across every square mile of the area’s roads. O’Dell looks for suspicious activity, speeders and lawbreakers. He’s been a Milton police officer since 2009, and his mission remains the same: protect and help those in need. Last week, the city honored his hard work with a promotion. O’Dell is now a corporal. “Milton is my hometown, and this feels good,” he said. O’Dell recently accomplished a goal: a revised ordinance, providing local officers more power to enforce the law on drug paraphernalia and synthetic drug possession. This was one of his many goals for the city. SEE O’DELL ON PAGE 12
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HUNTINGTON - Miracles still exist. The proof? Berklee Lowen Bonecutter. July 14, 2010 was the happiest day of John and Meagan Bonecutter's lives. What they had waited on for nine months had finally arrived: a blond hair, blueeyed baby girl.
After bringing her home, cameras snapped hundreds of pictures and grandparents kissed a baby's cheeks while a proud mother and father watched and smiled. Hours turned to days and days into weeks when John and Meagan noticed odd behavior from their daughter. They took her to a one-month check-up with questions. The answer they received changed their lives forever.
A guarded heart - Berklee Bonecutter’s heart stopped 28 times, just one month after she was born. Doctors diagnosed her with SVT, a rare heart condition. After countless weeks and innumerable trips to the ER, the infant came home. That night she suffered yet another SVT episode. Her parents, John and Meagan, held her and did one of the hardest things any mother and father can do. Photo by Justin Waybright. Nurses checked Berklee’s heart rate. Pediatricians were frightened. The infant’s heart was on the verge of exploding, at 308 beats-per-minute. A panicked mother called her husband.
"My wife called me at work and said her [Berklee’s] heart was racing past 300 beats-per-minute," said John Bonecutter. "I raced 90 miles-per-hour on Route 62 to SEE HEART ON PAGE 5
National Talent to grace Pumpkin Park By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
MILTON - On March 2, four men will mix the old and the new to create a signature sound in the Pumpkin Park Music Hall. Ernie Haase and Signature Sound will grace the fairground’s newly updated auditorium at 6 p.m. Since 2003, the quartet has given thousands of people uplifting, energetic performances. Every year, the southern gospel group lights up more than 100 stages in the nation. The Pumpkin Park stage is one local officials are excited to fill. Bill Kelley, president of the Pumpkin Festival is anticipating
A true signature sound - Ernie Haase and Signature Sound will perform at the Pumpkin Park Music Hall 6 p.m., March 2. Courtesy Photo. a big crowd. “It’s one of our goals to bring good, quality music to the area,”
said Kelley. “I hope the community enjoys this and supports the opportunity put forth to them.”
Longtime musician Don McCroskey believes area residents are in for a treat. “Ernie has, in my opinion, turned into one of the finest first tenors who ever sang,” said McCroskey. It’s not just the band that produces the sound. McCroskey, like every good musician, knows location is the key to projecting an accurate, crisp sound. He and Kelley believe the music hall is it. Last week, officials turned on soundboards and cranked up Haase’ music to test the new system. Every guitar strum resonated perfectly, without echoes. Bass SEE TALENT ON PAGE 4
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Page 2 –Tuesday,February 26,2013 "An Evening with Ernie Haase & Signature Sound" Date: Saturday, March 02, 2013 Time: 6:00 PM Doors Open: 5:00 PM Venue: West Virginia Pumpkin Park Music Hall, One Pumpkin Way, Milton, WV 25541. General Seating! $16.00 Groups (10+) $21.00 Advance ($25 at door) $26.00 Artist Circle (Reserved Section - closest to stage) **Children 12 & under free except in Artist Circle - No ticket required.
Huntington Symphony Orchestra to present A Celtic Celebration The Huntington Symphony Orchestra will present A Celtic Celebration on March 16, 2013 featuring flutist Wendell Dobbs – at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 7 pm – Performance begins at 8 pm . Reserved Main Floor: $30.00; Reserved Loge: $30.00; Open seating Balcony: $20.00 For ticket information please visit online at huntingtonsymphony.org or phone 304-7818343.
Free Clothing for the Needy Where: Milton Church of Christ, 1702 2nd Street When: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month Time: 9 a.m. – Noon (Any other time, please go to the house across from the church, 1705 2nd Street).
Kanawha Valley Coin Club announces Annual Coin Show The Kanawha Valley Coin Club would like to announce their annual Coin Show to be held March 2nd and 3rd, 2013 at the Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV. The show will be held between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday. There is no admission fee. Dealers from WV, OH, VA, and
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KY will be in attendance to buy, sell, and trade coins, jewelry and coal mine scrip and WV tokens. The Kanawha Valley Coin Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at the South Charleston Library. The meetings start at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend these meetings. For more information about the upcoming Coin Show or about club meetings, you can call 304-727-4062 or 304562-6917. Visit the club’s website at www.kvcc.eznetway.com for information about the Kanawha Valley Coin Club and the other Coin Clubs that meet in the Charleston area.
Barboursville Meetings & Holidays March 2013 Tuesday, Mar 5, 2013 - Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mar 12 2013 - Park Board Meeting at 7:30 pm. Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 - Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Mar 25, 2013- Sanitary Board at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 - Planning Commission at 7:30p.m. Council meetings are held in the Community center.
Milton Baptist Church Pancake Breakfast with Easter Bunny When: Saturday, March 23rd from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cost: $3.00 in Advance or $5.00 at Door. Tickets can be purchased in the church office or on Wednesday Nights. For more information call 304-743-3461 or 304-617-8016. Breakfast is sponsored by Wednesday Night J.A.M. Children.
American Legion Post 139 Bingo American Legion Post 139, 1207 Main St., Milton hosts Bingo every Friday with Early bird at 6:30 p.m. and Regular bingo at 7 p.m. Fridays. Cost: $5 packets (two packet minimum). For more information, call 304-743-3149.
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Where: Guyandotte Branch Library, 203 Richmond St., Huntington When: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Question: Call 304-528-5698.
After School Book Club An After School Book Club, for fourth and fifth grade students, will be held from 3:304:30 p.m. beginning Wednesdays at the Milton Branch Library, 1140 Smith Street. Call the Milton branch, at 304-743-6711, for more information.
Have you ever wanted to try Hand Quilting? From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday, bring your thimble and a bag lunch to Pea Ridge United Methodist Church, 5747 E. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington. Beginners and visitors are welcome. Questions, call 304736-4467.
R.E.A.D. Program: "The Pawsitive Program" Cabell County Public Library, 455 9th St., Huntington, offers "The Pawsitive Program" at 4:30 p.m. Mondays, 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, and 4 p.m. Thursdays. The Reading Education Assistance Dogs program is a unique reading program where children read to therapy dogs and their trainers once a week for a 20 minute session. Registration required; call Youth Services Department, 304-528-5700, ext. 141, or 304528-5697 for the West Huntington Library, for available time slot and day.
Rotary Club of Barboursville The Rotary Club of Barboursville meets every Wednesday, 12:00 noon, at Guyan Golf and Country Club, 5460 U.S. 60 E., Huntington. Questions, call 304-733-3798.
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By Velma Kitchens Here a phone, there a phone… everywhere a phone Is it me or does everyone in the entire state have a cell phone or some type of electronic device running around hanging on their ear or their fingertips? Everywhere I go I see people talking with Bluetooths hanging out their ears. Is everyone that important? Do you really have to keep in touch that much with family, friends and neighbors? I was in WalMart a few weeks ago and said hello to the cashier and I really thought she would pass out. She said most people come through her line and do not even speak to her as they are on their cell phones or other devices. Oh, I forgot that MP3 or IPOD, whatever they do. I guess you listen to music on them? Just kidding, I know what they are, I just don’t have one. Anyway, the lady at WalMart was so nice and I feel it is very rude to talk on your cell phone when conducting business. Yes, even at WalMart or any other place where you deal with people. Most of us are not in the medical field and we are not doctors or deal with lifesaving events. I really don’t like listening about Uncle Bill’s hemorrhoids from someone’s cell phone in a grocery store - or any other place for that matter. Please, just wait until you get outside or in your car (before starting) to answer or make that phone call. Just a little manners will go a long way. Try to hold off on that phone and do your business politely with people.
Milton VFD Public Computer Lab Hours Hours are - Monday and Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and Thursday from 5-8 p.m. every week. Stop by and check it out.
Barboursville Mystery Reader's Book Club Where: Barboursville Branch Library, 728 Main St., Barboursville. When: 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Information: Contact Judy at the library (304-736-4621).
Annual Easter Egg Sale Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind is now taking orders for their delicious hand-made Easter eggs! Eggs are dark or milk chocolate with creamy peanut butter filling and colorfully decorated on top.
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WeeklyDevotional Four Chaplains Program presented at the Buford Chapter NSDAR
By Mary Jane “WRONG NUMBER ” Thought for the week: But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Matthew 10:30; Fear ye not therefore; ye are more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:31 (KJV) Just received a telephone call, it was a wrong number. Did you ever stop to think about numbers - telephone numbers, social security numbers, and the statistics numbers? How these numbers are all used in different sequence to create new numbers? The first people to use a number system were the ancient Mesopotamians around 3400 BC. As for numbers: In the US Civil War, there were 110,000 union casualties; 93,000 confederate casualties. There were 2,223 people on the great ship Titanic. Last week the stranded carnival cruise ship held over 4,200. The use of a zip code system became in affect July 1963 that routes a letter to your mail box.. reusing the number system... And God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it; because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made. Genesis 2:3 God already knew the number system. The book of Numbers in the Bible tells us that God is always with us if we trust in him. Our life seems to revolve around numbers, the days on the calendar, the time on the clock, numbers are used for planning ahead for the future, to remember the number or months of the past... Our national debt is $16 trillion, can you even fathom how many numbers that is? So how easy is it, for identity theft today, to shuffle the numbers electronically and come up with mine or your number to be abused? Think the numbers will ever run out of their use? Revelation 7:9 - After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, and kindred’s, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands. How great is HE – GOD to know the numbers of hairs on each head. How small are WE to not TRUST and read His word. So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Psalms 90:12 There are some numbers we wish to ignore when getting older, need I say it? BIRTHDAY numbers - they come so quickly. (HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRED!!!!!!!!) Prayer: Our God, how ALMIGHTY to have created and to know each of us by name. Amen.
Pictured are Judy Cliff, Barbara Sheppe, Shannon Harshbarger, Donna Glover, and Charlotte Crandall. On January 12th, 2013, Shannon Harshbarger, from the American Legion Post #16, introduced four deceased military chaplains who served during World War II. Four members of the Buford Chapter, National So-
ciety of the Daughters of the American Revolution, presented a brief biography of each chaplain: George L. Fox; Alexander D. Goode; Clark V. Poling; and John P. Washington. The program concluded with the laying of a white
rose for each chaplain. The display table included an 8” x 10” framed picture of each chaplain. The Buford members making presentations were Judy Cliff, Donna Glover, Barbara Sheppe and Charlotte Crandall.
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Seven Layer Taco Dip Ingredients: 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa 1 large tomato, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 bunch chopped green onions 1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
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2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions: In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread the mixture onto a large serving platter. Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread over the refried beans. Top the layers with salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with Cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives.
Milton Resident Elise Steele Named to Dean's List at Ithaca College ITHACA, NY - Elise Steele, a resident of Milton and a freshman Business Administration major, was named to the Dean's List in Ithaca College's School of Business for the fall 2012 semester. From day one, Ithaca College prepares students for personal and professional success through hands-on experience with internships, research and study abroad. Its integrative curriculum builds
bridges across disciplines and uniquely blends liberal arts and professional study. Located in New York's Finger Lakes region, the College is home to 6,100 undergraduate and 400 graduate students and offers over 100 degree programs in its schools of Business, Communications, Humanities and Sciences, Health Science and Human Performance, and Music.
February Birthdays! Happy Birthday to ALL
Corey Sergent - February 28 Rodney Lowe Bridget Davis Doug Davis Timmy Neese Kayla Neese Donald Adkins Theresa Sweat Macheala Chapman Lois Hoffman Ken Shull Joyce Fetty If you - or someone you know Linda Holstein will be celebratrating a Valerie DiCarlo birthday in the coming months... Amanda Hackney Call 304-743-6731 and give us Katrina McCune their name - OR just email the Christina Easter information to Linda Okeke trudyblack@thecabellstandard.com George Armstead Jr.
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By Debra J. Harmes-Kurth
Send your poetry to Debra Harmes-Kurth 1042 Pike Street • Milton,WV 25541 In the last column I wrote briefly about one of the many writer’s tools available, The Synonym Finder. Today I’m going to suggest a few other reference books, which are worth investing in. The first would be a good dictionary, next a thesaurus (or Writer’s Thesaurus), and Poet’s Handbook. Then perhaps A Roget’s Descriptive Word Finder or a Discriptionary (a thematic dictionary) both of these books are uniquely organized to help the writer find exactly the word they are looking for. Let’s say you were writing a poem about archery, you look up the topic and you will find many words associated with the sport, and I will bet there will be some you’ve never heard of. By using reference books you can take your poetry from ordinary to extraordinary. Until next time, keep reading and writing, and by all means send them into the above address or email them to cabellputnampoetry@hotmail.com Living For The Moment How full of wonder is the change of seasons How cruel and tragic are wartime reasons, How strange my world includes both factions How can I resolve this peacetime infraction? In the twinkling of a star a night is born In the surge of sunlight daylight is morn In the news, satisfaction shifts to sadness Quest to make things right brings gladness.
How can one person change the world How can fickle nature be unfurled How can each day be sunny and bright How can harmony become the only right? In my mere existence, I know no answer In my fantasy, no disease, no cancer, In my dreams, I see beauty and peace In reality, wars will never cease. How do I live in just this moment How must I overcome any opponents How do I stay focused on my mission How do I alter the human condition? In faith in God’s own glory In hope is future’s story In charity to help the poor In love, life will feel secure. A moment in time is fleeting by To make the most of it, I’ll try. Floriana Hall, OH *** “Falling" Fearing the unknown fading out of existence, this long ago memory never quite left my mind. Through his eyes, I dance from silken strings, delighting and entertaining though my smile is clay and strings will wear thin.
Yet it is there-a grenade unseen, unheard, until blinding force dazzles the eyes, explosive, passionate-skin gliding over skin. Strawberry fields tasting of apricot. He holds me high and finally I let go, see his world. To reap but not to sow. Laura Adkins, Scott Depot,WV *** Surreal Truth Physically on earth, mentally encountering serendipity. Knowing that it occurs, don't fight. Return to earth, where things fall a part. Don't drop any tears, it will be fine. Prolonged decisions, affect the tangible. A hand length away, grasp all truth. Forget tragedy, revolting reality. An astonished feeling, situation abandoned. Amazed and fearful, leaving most things behind. Deny, quit, or resist, washing away memory. Captures magical realism, mind continues to separate from the body Laura Steeb, NJ
TALENT FROM PAGE 1 notes pounded the floors, but rattled nothing. From lows to highs, the auditorium picked up and projected every sound crisply, accurately and powerfully. “It’s acoustically affective,” said McCroskey.
Kelley agreed. “It’s balanced evenly,” he said. “The equipment is top-quality as good as you can get in a building of that type.” The Pumpkin Park Music Hall holds 938 people. Event organizers believe it will be filled.
“We’ve sent out invitations to people within a 75-mile loop,” said Kelley. “I look forward to seeing a packed house.” The concert is one of many slated to occur this year. Gold City will perform April 20, Daily Vincent June 15, Michael Combs Sept. 7 and the Vandells Nov. 2. For tickets to the shows or further information, call (304) 6345857. Guests can also purchase tickets to the Ernie Haase and Signature Sound performance in advance through www.trinitycommunications.org. Prices range from $16 to $26. At the door, tickets will cost $25. More information is available at www.wvpumpkinpark.com.
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New Village Website Underway By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com
BARBOURSVILLE - City leaders are working on a new website to inform residents about events in the village. The upcoming bicentennial celebration inspired the site. During the Feb. 19 council meeting, city leaders discussed progress on the website and the village’s 200th birthday celebration. The event will be full of festivities for all, organizers said.
“We’ve talked about having an art contest, a picnic day, a parade, a walking and riding tour and history lesson,” said Councilmember Chris Tatum. “I think we’re off to a pretty good start.” Now through April, city leaders are looking for feedback from area residents on the bicentennial event. Those interested can call (304) 360-3227 or e-mail ideas@celebratebville.com. In other discussions, council members approved a $15,500 bid for the Epoch 50 Network Rover package, a new system that will
aid workers elevation studies of the area. “The equipment has centimeter accuracy and will capture depths, modeling storm water and elevations,” said Public Works Director Danny Porter. “It will help us identify problem areas.” Toward the end of the meeting, councilmember Donnie Plybon spoke about garbage issues in the village. “It’s usually bad this time of year,” he said. “I’m seeing a lot of it between Smith Court and Merritt Street.”
HEART FROM PAGE 1 the hospital." There was no time to transport Berklee to Huntington. The onemonth-old was rushed to Putnam General where doctors fought to slow and save the infant's heart. "I didn't have time to cry or even think about it," said Meagan Bonecutter. After the doctors stabilized Berklee, an ambulance raced the blond-haired baby to CabellHuntington Hospital's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Doctors told Meagan and John that their daughter had Supraventricular Tachycardia or SVT, a condition that causes the heart to beat abnormally fast. It can be life-threatening without immediate medical treatment. In babies, heart failure can be inevitable even if treated. For more than three weeks, the Bonecutters lived in hospital waiting rooms. Tears flooded their eyes while doctors shocked their baby's heart back into rhythm 28 times. "She'd flat-line then come back, and IVs poked her so many times," said Meagan Bonecutter. "It was not fun to go through." After a stint at Cabell Huntington, parents drove their hurting daughter to Morgantown to see a specialist. Doctors tried five different medicines to combat the heart condition. Finally, one worked. Medical professionals were confident. The Bonecutters were relieved. They took their daughter home. Celebration filled their living room that night. But, it was short-lived. "An hour after we got home, John was holding her and she went limp," said Bonecutter.
Overcoming Dark Times - Just weeks old, Berklee Bonecutter clings to life in a hospital bed. Tubes and IVs run in and out of her helpless body. Courtesy Photo. John described that unforgettable evening. "I was sitting there, holding her, feeling helpless," he said. "I got to the point where I felt there was no end to this." His wife felt the same. "I got to the point where I couldn't do it anymore," she said. That moment, the two young parents made a courageous decision - the hardest they had ever made. They selflessly surren-
dered their daughter's life to God. "Tears were streaming down our face," said John. "I said 'Lord, you gave her to us...she is yours and you can...take her. '" Meagan recalled that night. I said, "'Lord, take her if you need her...just let it be your will. '" Amid falling tears and impossible prayers, something happened. When the two parents opened their wet eyes, the at-
Council members discussed using day report crews to clean up the problem areas. “We definitely need adults taking care of it near the railroad tracks,” said Barboursville Mayor Paul Turman. Tatum agreed. “We’ll coordinate that,” he said. “They should do it in the next seven days.” Tatum also updated the council about the progress of the new EMS station. Six bays are now visible and construction workers are busy. “They’re coming along,” said
Tatum. “It’s ahead of schedule.” Turman seemed pleased. “It looks like they’re doing the shingles now,” he said. In other news, the city is accepting donations for Cabell County Prosecuting Attorney Kellie Neal, who lost her home during a fire earlier this month. Raffle tickets for a 39-inch television will be sold at city hall and the courthouse. Proceeds will go to Neal. Officials will also accept household items and other donations to help the county worker. For more information, call (304) 736-9820 or (304) 526-8653.
mosphere had changed. "I looked down at her. Her eyes opened and she grinned at me," said John. "It sent cold chills all over my back." Berklee's mother will never forget that miraculous moment. "I was shocked!" she explained. "It was one of those things where we encountered God. You don't know how to describe it unless you've been through it." Bonecutter continued, "It was just too coincidental to not be God." The Bonecutters must have checked their daughter's heart rate 15 times that night. It was normal every time. Almost two years have passed and it has remained normal since. Berklee's father recalled the supernatural occurrence. "You hear about people being healed, but when you see it firsthand, it's unbelievable," said Bonecutter. "It shakes you a little bit." Mrs. Bonecutter still gets tearyeyed when she describes it. "I really think she's healed," she said, smiling and crying. "It's over." It's been nearly two years since that fateful night, and the Bonecutters look back to realize the miracle not only changed their daughter's heart, but their own as well. "Before we had Berklee, life was happening and we had lost our relationship with God," she explained. "We believe the experience is what it took to make us realize we needed to be closer to him and become better parents." John agreed. "I feel like it wasn't so much for her, but for God to test us and teach us to be better parents for her."
How has life changed since that event? It is new. It will never be the same, the Bonecutters say. "You live for today, because you really don't know what tomorrow holds," said Berklee's mother. "You don't take things or people for granted because they can be taken from you in a heartbeat, literally a heartbeat." John views his time with Berklee as a treasure. "I hug her a little tighter and I view her as our gift from God," he said. Moments after this interview, a blue-eyed toddler walked down a set of stairs and passed by the words, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding," from Proverbs 3:5, printed on a decorative sign. The joyful girl turned her head toward a picture of Minnie Mouse, hanging on the wall beside her. The 2-year-old remembered the Minnie Mouse cupcakes she ate during her birthday, six months ago. "Where did my birthday go?" Berklee asked. "It's gone and I need another one." Following their experience, the Bonecutters have reached out to help others, suffering from heart problems. The two are raising donations for the American Heart Association. They will be participating in the Cabell/Wayne Heart Walk from 10 a.m. to noon, April 13, 2013 at Ritter Park. For more information or to donate to the American Heart Association or the Cabell/Wayne Heart Walk, call (304) 720-9001 or visit http://heartwalk.kinte ra.org/huntingtonwv. To view Berklee's story, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=fstABU2k92E
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Christin’s Corner By Christin Daugherty Dear Christin, I graduated from college several months ago and I am still unable to find a job. I’ve sent out dozens of résumés only to hear nothing in return. It is so frustrating and not at all what I expected when I started attending school. I’m beginning to think I will never be able to do all the things I dreamt about while I was a student. Maybe I should consider looking out of state? Please help! Sincerely, Jobless in WV Dear Jobless, Don’t I know that feeling! I think they forget to tell you in college that finding a job takes just as much effort as finishing your degree. Sad but true. However, you need to remember that, in life, nothing makes a reward sweeter than the struggle to get there. Just keep that in mind. Now, there are several job finding techniques that I have tried. Newspaper, online job sites…but I’m sure you have already tried those as well. One of the best sites I have been to is the one that is offered by my school. These employers go directly to the university to find applicants, knowing that they are fresh out
of college and probably lacking in experience. It would seem as though you would have your best shot at finding employment through a sight such as this. With that being said, I think the best way to go about finding work is to do one simple thing: TALK. Talk to everyone you meet about your quest to find a job. You would be amazed how much people are willing to help out a new college grad. Try to casually bring it up in the conversation whenever you meet someone new. And if you are going to do that, be sure to have a copy of your résumé close by – maybe leave a few copies in your car, just to be ready in case someone is interested in finding out more about you. Oh yeah, and about that résumé. How does yours look? A good looking résumé is essential to selling yourself to a future employer. Make sure it’s clean, simple, and to the point. If experience is something that you lack, include anything you did while in school that has helped you prepare for the “real world” such as: special projects, research, or a thesis. List these things first under “Experience”
and then list your actual “Employment”. And always, always, ALWAYS check for any spelling or grammatical errors. You could have the best looking résumé in the world, but if there are spelling errors, that employer is probably not going to give it a second look. As far as looking out of state is concerned, I don’t see anything wrong with that – just make sure it is feasible for you and your situation. Moving can cost a ton of money. Some employers may cover that expense, some may not. Just make sure all your “ducks are in a row” before you decide to commit to something that may be out of your comfort zone. I wish you the best of luck, Jobless! I know how frustrating this can be. Trust me. And just when you start to think you did it all for nothing, something will come along that will remind you of why you decided to better your life in the first place. You just gotta hang in there! “Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.” - Newt Gingrich Got a problem? Need some anContact me at swers? 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. *
Cabell County Schools congratulates Teachers Earning National Board Certification Cabell County Schools is proud to announce that three more Cabell County teachers have received certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) earn this certification through an intensive, multi-year process of standardsbased performance assessment and peer review. The rigor of National Board Certification is comparable to that of certification
processes for the medical, legal and other major professions. Cabell teachers earning this certification for the first time are: • Rebecca Harden, Milton Elementary • Teresa Hatfield, Guyandotte Elementary • Kathleen Turner, Huntington High In addition, five other teachers have recertified: • Patricia Blake, Hite Saunders Elementary
• Courtney Cross, Southside Elementary • Sheila Leach, Huntington High School • Shannon Phillips, Beverly Hills Middle • Pamela Taylor, Southside Elementary All of the NBCTs were recognized by the Board of Education at their regular meeting Tuesday, February 5th. If you are a Cabell County teacher interested in pursuing National Board Certification, you can contact Debbie Underwood, Assistant Principal at Milton Middle School, by email at dunderwo@access.k12.wv.us. You can also visit NBPTS on the web at http://www.nbpts.org.
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A Life Remembered
By the Putnam Standard Staff Cecil Courts passed away last week, but memories of his personality and the lives he touched did not. Many knew him through Courts Motors, where he sold thousands of vehicles to residents across the state. His love helping people and selling vehicles began more than 65 years ago when he worked at a Jeep dealership. He is also remembered as the first person to start a taxi cab business in Milton. After his taxi business, Courts went in business with his son, Cecil Courts Jr. While not at work, Courts and his wife, Betty, grew and harvested tomatoes. Betty passed away in 2009. Keeping alive the precious mem-
ories that he and Betty had shared, Courts continued to plant tomatoes each year… always making sure that family and friends enjoyed the harvest. The humble man will be remembered for his warm and friendly personality. Thousands of area residents still drive vehicles bought from him. People may leave the Earth but their memories never die. In November, Courts shared one of his fondest memories from a poem he read to Betty during their 66th anniversary, "Sixty-six years have come and gone, but my love for you lingers on for my cute little girl from Hurricane. All the children left their nest, Betty, and I will do our best until God calls us home."
Victoria Konrad makes Dean's List at Mercer University MACON, GA - Victoria Konrad, of Huntington, WV, a Sophomore, was named to the Dean's List of Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts for the fall 2012 se-
mester. Inclusion on this list requires students to meet rigorous grade-point-average standards for the College of Liberal Arts.
Trout Report Trout stocking has resumed. Here is the report. The following waters were stocked with trout recently: Back Fork of Elk River, Bear Rocks Lake, Blackwater River, Buckhannon River, Buffalo Fork Lake, Burnsville Tailwaters, Camp Creek, Conaway Run Lake, Curtisville Lake, Deer Creek (Pocahontas County), Desert Fork, Dog Run Lake, East Fork Greenbrier River, East River, Elk River, Greenbrier River, Hills Creek, Horseshoe Run, Indian
Local Annual Meeting Notice For members of SS Huntington Cooperative Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 6:30 p.m. Business meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Cabell County Board of Education Cafeteria, 2850 5th Avenue, Huntington, West Virginia Agenda includes annual elections and management reports. By order of the Board of Directors Norman E. Davis, President
Creek, Indian Rock Lake, Left Fork of Right Fork, Buckhannon River, Little Beaver Lake, Little Kanawha Headwaters, Little River East Fork Greenbrier River, Long Marsh Run, Mash Fork, Mason Lake, Mash Fork of Camp Creek , Meadow Creek of New River, Mill Creek Reservoir, Mill Run of Back Creek, Milligan Creek, Mountwood Park Lake, North Fork of Fishing Creek, Panther Creek, Paw Paw Creek, Poorhouse Pond, Potts Creek, R.D. Bailey Tailwaters, Red Creek, Rich Creek, Right Fork of Buckhannon River, Right Fork of Little Kanawha Headwaters, Rockhouse Lake, Rollins Lake, South Fork of Cherry River, South Fork of Fishing Creek, South Fork of Potts Creek, Spruce Laurel Fork, Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters, Sugar Creek, Summersville Tailwaters, Summit Lake, Sutton Tailwaters, Tilhance Creek, Tuscarora Creek, West Fork of Twelvepole, Wheeling Creek and Whiteday Creek.
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Remembering our Frontier Outdoorsmen, Part II
David Payne Sr. Column by David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com
If you have weak stomach, you probably should skip my column this week. Last week, I wrote about how in the 1600s, the Iroquois were the first to trade with Europeans and, in exchange for beaver pelts, they got guns, tomahawks, steel knives and steel for lethal arrowheads and used these modern weapons to clear away tribes here. Tribes who were, literally, still living in the Stone Age, with only stoneage weapons to resist. Some, like the Shawnee, were very tired of running when they returned after the Iroquois decline in the mid 1700s. The Shawnee claimed a huge expanse of land including most of modern day Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio. There were other tribes living there, but that was OK with the Shawnee, who con-
sidered them dependent tribes in much the same way the Soviet Union would later look upon its Warsaw-Pact nation subjects. It's well understood what war can do to people and try to imagine how a century of desperate warfare might transform a society and they met the early settlers with brutality. That cruelty was reciprocated and these experiences, many of them right here in West Virginia, would set in motion the fall of American Indian civilization. The outdoorsmen I'll be discussing later on, like Lewis Wetzel and Jesse Hughes come across as sadistic, homicidal psychopaths. They absolutely were, but this was a natural response to the times in which they lived - times when post-traumatic-stress syndrome was as common as the common cold. There are many recorded cases of terrible atrocities and I'm only going to mention a mere handful of the ones one man, Simon Kenton, witnessed. Kenton came upon a massacre near Wheeling, where sixteen men, twelve women, eight children and three infants were brutally murdered by Shawnee Indians. There are some details of what torment these poor folks endured before they died that cannot be printed in a family newspaper. All but the infants – who were also brutally murdered – were scalped. On many, the arms, fingers and legs had been hacked off and - from the amount of blood everywhere – all of this was done while these people were alive. The thing that I cannot de-
scribe was an act of sodomy that made Kenton, who had by this time seen a multitude of gruesome deaths, retch. The massacre of the Greathouse party, however, caused him his greatest pain and he never got over it. Mr. Greathouse (which Greathouse it was is disputed) had led a party that was responsible for massacring Mingo Indians for no apparent reason. They basically invited the Indians to a party, and then sadistically murdered them. History records that under orders from Greathouse, Logan's pregnant sister, still alive, was disemboweled. The Shawnee reserved a special torment for him. I remember learning about this in 8th grade West Virginia history. The story was presented in that class – and you'll find it represented all over the Internet this way – as some form of justified payback. I think it is important to mention these grisly details because of insane assumptions like that. Twelve children – the youngest a five-year-old girl - two young men, a young woman were stripped naked and beaten to death with limber switches while a fire at their feet destroyed their lower limbs. They were all scalped. Mr. and Mrs. Greathouse would suffer a far worse fate. They were stripped and beaten near-death with switches. The Greathouses' abdomens were cut open, large intestine cut, pulled out and each had their large intestine tethered to a different sapling. They were then forced to
walk in circles, winding their intestines around the saplings. Mrs. Greathouse had collapsed before all her intestines were unwound, but Greathouse made it far enough along so even his stomach was wound around the tree. Once they had collapsed, they were scalped and hot coals stuffed inside their abdomens. It's a terrible shame this is so often viewed as justified revenge, instead of what it actually was, sick and twisted beyond words murders committed first by Mr. Greathouse and then related murders by the Shawnee. Kenton was part of the group who found the massacre site. Despite having seen all the atrocities mentioned earlier – except the massacre near Wheeling where Logan's sister and brother were killed – and more, despite having seen brutally-murdered children, infants, what he saw of the Greathouses shook him to the core and he was never the same afterward. He would forever be haunted by those scenes, see the murders play out in his nightmares and suffer from what we would call today severe posttraumatic-stress syndrome. Many of these “Indian fighters” - and not just Kenton, and one would presume Indians as well suffered from PTSD. Kenton developed it from things he saw. Jesse Hughes' PTSD might have developed the same way, but worsened by things he did. Hughes was an incredible scout – and one of the first white men to see the Little Kanawha River, the Hughes River (named for him) and the first Englishman
to set foot in present-day Parkersburg. His senses and his cunning were incredible and as a woodsman, he was superior even to his Indian foes, whom he hunted down like animals. While he did so, he wore no clothes from the waist down. Hughes was a cold-blooded killer molded from a traumatic childhood experience. His father was murdered by Shawnee Indians while he was tending crops. While you can make some allowances for the times with Wetzel and others, it's hard to apply that logic to Hughes, who, and I can't think of another way to describe it, was a serial killer who lived in a time he could get away with it. Hughes, like just about all the famous Indian fighters, lived to a ripe old age – lived to a far more modern time (he died in 1829 at nearly 80 years old). He lived peacefully in his later years at his home on Turkey Run in Jackson County and spent the last 20 years of his life fishing with his grandchildren. But he was haunted by ghosts. In his later years, he heard Indians everywhere, even though all had by that time been gone from West Virginia for decades. He would hear them, grab his rifle and scour the empty Jackson County forests for them. He was found dead, resting against an oak tree. He died waiting in ambush for ghostly Indians.
diana hunter's buck will go down as the second largest ever hunterkilled non-typical and No. 4 of all time. Tim Beck took the buck with a shotgun last November. There are pictures of it all over the Internet, just do a search for “Tim Beck” and “deer,” because all the Web page addresses are too long to print here. The Boone & Crockett club also has an interesting channel on Youtube. The Boston Globe reports that the Massachusetts gun-control law of 1998 reduced the number of legal guns – from 1.5 million active licenses in 1998 to 200,000 just four years later, while violent crime increased. While virtually all violent crime increased in the state after that, one interesting statistic was the murder rate. It nearly doubled between 1997 and 2011 in Massachusetts, while it fell at the same time nationwide. The piece, written by Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby, appeared
in the Feb. 17 edition of the newspaper. The BBC had an interesting story last week on drugged fish based on the conclusions of Swedish researchers - is used to treat anxiety and insomnia. The levels of the drug mimicked the levels of drug residue found in rivers and they compared the drugged perch's behavior with other perch in clean water. In a nutshell, the drugged fish acted like jerks. They were less social and bolder than animals in the clean-water tank. This was only one drug tested and, of course, wild fish are exposed to a cocktail of drugs via wastewater treatment. The researches recommend more efficient removal of such chemicals in the wastewater system. You can read the article at www.bbc.co.uk/news/scienceenvironment-21437404.
Contact David Payne at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com.
Outdoor roundup The West Virginia Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund recently awarded $600,000 for habitat conservation. The funds were awarded to the Pendleton County Farmland Protection Board, the Greenbrier County Farmland Protection Board and the National Committee for the New River. Together, these projects will protect 566 acres of prime agricultural and forested land. “The projects funded by the Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund will help protect farm and forest lands from development and safeguard important habitat,” Gov. Tomblin said. “Conservation efforts such as these help keep West Virginia wild and wonderful for this and future generations.” A total of $372,000 will be used in Pendleton County to purchase a conservation easement on a 210 acre farm, enabling the protection of the Mullenax Cave and
Mullenax Water Cave. The caves contain a highly imperiled crustacean known as Caecidotea sinuncus. I have to use the scientific name here, because it's so rare, it doesn't even have a name. It's an extremely cool critter - a species unique to West Virginia and is only found in about five caves. In Greenbrier County, $138,000 will be used purchase a conservation easement on a 95 acre farm and riparian area adjacent to Spring Creek, a stream that is threatened by commercial logging activity and commercial wind farm development. The remaining $89,000 is for purchasing conservation easement and land-in-fee on 261 acres overlooking the Greenbrier River and connecting lands. The West Virginia Legislature created the OHCF in 2008 to invest in the conservation of unique and important wildlife habitat, natural areas, forest
lands, farmland, and lands for hunting, fishing and recreation. The fund is used to acquire interest in real property for conservation in keeping with the Wildlife Conservation Action Plan or other conservation plans and to award competitive grants for conservation purposes to eligible recipients. Hunter's Specialties has come out with a new camo makeup item, called Speed Camo, in time for spring gobbler season. Usually, you apply face camo with your hands, but this comes in an applicator that is similar to what lipstick comes in and you can apply it directly with that. It comes in a three-color pack. You can use each color one at a time, or attach the tubes together for a three-stripe pattern. For more information, visit www.hunterspec.com. The Boone & Crockett Club announced on Facebook that an In-
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DAVID W. ALFORD RICHARD HAROLD BLAKE ROBERT H. "BOB" BLAKE JEANETTE L. LESTER BROCE ALEX ARLAN BRYAN SR. EFFIE CARTER WINSTON A. DANIELS JAMES J. "JIM" DILLON WAVY LEE DYER WANDA KEENAN LEWIS LARRY JOE GILLISPIE ANN KING BETTY RUTH MARTIN RANDY ALLEN PERKINS VENA (DAY) SULLIVAN
DAVID W. ALFORD David W. Alford, 66, of Ona, W.Va., went home to be with his Lord Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. David was born on Feb. 13, 1946 to the late Richard and Mary Beth Alford. He served our country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a retired employee of BASF. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 45 years, Bonnie Irwin Alford; his son, Sean Alford, daughters, Dr. Tara (Brian) Ray and Jessika (Clete) Fisher, all of Hurricane, W.Va.; brothers, Barry (Annie) Alford of St. George, Utah, and Mike (Stacie) Alford of Cheyenne, Wyo., and sister, Joy Alford, also of Cheyenne, Wyo.; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Priscilla and Lisa. A celebration of life was held at Calvary Baptist Church, Hurricane, on Feb. 22. Donations may be made to Hospice of Citrus County, 3350 W. Audubon Park Path, Lecanto, FL 34461.
RICHARD HAROLD BLAKE Richard Harold Blake, a Kroger retiree who pursued a range of avocations including photography, model railroading, amateur radio, fishing, web design, genealogy, and dulcimer playing, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in Huntington after a nearly six-year battle with cancer. He was 73. A Huntington native who attended New York's Nyack Bible College and managed restaurants in Virginia, Michigan and Pennsylvania before returning to Huntington in the 1970s, he rose from cashier to front end manager during his nearly 30 years with the Kroger food store chain. His many side interests reflected his true passions, though. He held the most advanced amateur radio operator license available, served for a time as webmaster for the KYOWA Genealogical and Historical Society, did audio engineering for Lewis Memorial Baptist Church, where he attended regularly, and played with the Tri-State Mountain Dulcimer Society. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sarah Roseanne Fleshman Blake; daughter, Kathy Blake Thompson of Seattle, Wash.; son, Dr. Kenneth Richard Blake and daughter-in-law, Amy Simpson
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The Cabell Standard Blake, both of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; grandchildren, Jessica Gayle Thompson of Huntington, Kelly Christine Thompson of Fredericksburg, Texas, David Andrew Thompson of Kerrville, Texas, Joshua Kenneth Blake and Justin Richard Blake, both of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and his brother, Robert Larry Blake and sister-in-law, Dianne Hagley Blake, both of Barboursville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Roberta Arline Blake; and his father, Milton Harold Blake, both of Barboursville. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, W.Va., with Dr. David Lemming officiating. Entombment followed in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. The family thanks the staff of the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for their care and comfort. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonmortuary.com.
ROBERT H. "BOB" BLAKE Robert H. "Bob" Blake, 78, of Lesage, W.Va., passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at Chapman's Mortuary, with Pastor Hewlitt Trogdon officiating. Burial was in Greenbottom Memorial Park, Lesage, W.Va. He was born July 7, 1934, at Lesage, a son of the late Sidney E. and Urna Clary Blake. He retired from (INCO) Special Metals after 31 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and the former Pastor of the Vincent Chapel Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert H. Blake Jr., in 2005. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Charlotte K. Ferrell-Blake; a son, Mark Blake of Huntington, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Candy (Jeremy) Brown of Covington, Ky., and Nick (Kristen) Blake of Huntington; and five great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Austin and Clay Grueser and Cole and Sidney Blake. Also surviving are a brother, Eustce Blake, of Ona, W.Va.; a sister, Elsie Scarberry; and a special sister-in-law, Dorothy Blake of Lesage. Online expression of sympathy may be sent at www.chapmansmortuary.com.
JEANETTE L. LESTER BROCE Jeanette L. Lester Broce, 79, of Barboursville, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, W.Va., after a long battle with lymphoma. She was born July 14, 1933, in Chesapeake, Ohio, daughter of the late William and Alma Wilson. She attended Defender United
Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Abner H. Lester Jr.; an infant son, Phillip Edwin Lester; and two brothers, Thomas Wilson and Ernest Wilson. She is survived by her husband, Frank L. Broce; her five children, Greg (Maria) Lester of Midlothian, Va., Susan (David) May of West Liberty, Ky., Kim (Jeff) Day of Proctorville, Ohio, Joe (Ktrena) Lester of West Liberty, Ky., and Michael Lester of Proctorville, Ohio; three stepchildren, Jeff (Gina) Broce of Huntington, W.Va., Joe (Marsha) Broce of Union, Ky., and Marcia (Sam) Collins of Tulsa, Okla.; 10 grandchildren, Allison (Tom) Burns, Holly (Jason) Spradlin, Erin May, Joshua May, Brianna Day, Andrea Lester, Andrew Lester, Jordan (Tish) Lester, Micah Lester and Megan Lester; nine great-grandchildren; a special niece, Deloris (Ken) Barker; and two special friends, Margaret Day and Winnie Rice. A celebration of her life service was conducted Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio by Pastor Bill Flannery. Burial was in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. The family wishes to thank Dr. Gerrit Kimmey and the other doctors, nurse practitioners, and staff at HIMG Oncologist and also the Hospice House for their care and concern. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
ALEX ARLAN BRYAN SR. Alex Arlan Bryan Sr., 55, of Glenwood, W.Va. passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Don Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Forest Memorial Park, Milton, W.Va. Alex was born July 7, 1957, in Glenwood, W.Va., a son of the late James Melvin Bryan Sr. and Tina Fay Smith Bryan. A son, Jacob Garth Bryan, also preceded him in death. He was a steelworker with Special Metals for about 17 years; was owner and operator of Bryan's Tire Shop; and was formerly a truck driver for 20 years. He was a member of Guyan Creek Church and the Steelworkers Union. Survivors include two sons, Alex Bryan Jr. of Pliny, W.Va., and Eric James (Vickie) Bryan of Glenwood; a daughter, Abigail Faith Bryan of Milton, W.Va.; six grandchildren including special grandsons, Wyatt and Joey; three sisters, Neva (Kent) Gibson of Glenwood, Linda (Ronnie) Wallace of Lesage, W.Va., and Carlene Sue (Willard) Jeffers of Ashton, W.Va.; and a brother, James M. "Sonny" (Pam) Bryan Jr. of Fort Worth, Texas. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
EFFIE CARTER Effie Carter, 80, of Milton, W.Va., died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in Teays Valley Center, Hurricane, W.Va. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Rev. Ron Page officiating. Burial was in Perkins Ridge Cemetery, Willow Wood, Ohio. Effie was born June 13, 1932, in Beauty, Ky., a daughter of the late John and Maddie Porter Jude. She was a child caregiver. She was a member of the New Baptist Church. A daughter, Deborah Carter Zimmerman; two brothers; one sister; and a son-in-law, Ed Covington, preceded Effie in death. Survivors include one daughter, Loretta Covington of Milton, W.Va.; one son, Billy Carter and wife Beth of Atlanta, Ga.; four grandchildren, Edward Earl Covington II and wife Sara of Huntington, Jessica, Jennifer and Lauren Carter, all of Atlanta; two great-grandchildren, Edward Jennings Covington and Aubrey Elizabeth Carter; her son-in-law, John Zimmerman of Chesapeake, Ohio; and one sister, Maxine Howell of Steptown, W.Va. To the many children she cared for and loved over the years, Effie was known as "Carter." She recognizes Andrew and Brittany Kelley as her honorary grandchildren. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
WINSTON A. DANIELS Winston A. Daniels, 70, of Barboursville, passed away Feb. 17, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born April 27, 1942, in Lincoln County, W.Va., a son of the late Eustace Carl Daniels and Mable Marie Adkins Daniels. He is also preceded in death by one brother, Floyd Daniels. He is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, Jeremy Martin Daniels and Maggie of Huntington, Johnathon Willy Daniels and Justin Aaron Daniels, both of Barboursville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda Kay Adkins Davis and Ronnie, and Beulah Fay Brancheau and Chuck; four brothers and sistersin-law, Gene Daniels, Odith Lee Daniels and Maggie, James Dean Daniels and Sue, Louie Edward Daniels and Debbie; and five grandchildren, Kimberly Sue Daniels, Chase Daniels, Logun
Daniels, Nickolas Daniels and Bradon Daniels. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Chelcie Gibson. Burial was in Lucian Adkins Cemetery, Branchland, W.Va. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
JAMES J. "JIM" DILLON James J. "Jim" Dillon, 78, of Barboursville, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 12, 2013. He was born June 15, 1934, in Barboursville, W.Va., a son of the late Kermit and Gladys Ellen McCallister Dillon. He was a lifelong member and deacon at Hebron Baptist Church, retired letter carrier and a former greeter at Wal-Mart. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, E. Carol Dillon; five children and their spouses, Debra and Mike Benton of Huntington, Steve Dillon of Florida, Dawn and Phil Graham of Huntington, Jeremy and Tina Dillon of Barboursville, Stevi Lynn Dillon of Barboursville; sisters, Mary Ann Gothard and Susie Fry, both of Barboursville, Sharon and John Blake of North Carolina; one brother, Jerry and Judy Dillon of Ohio; several nieces and nephews; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. James Jobe. Entombment was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
WAVY LEE DYER Wavy Lee Dyer, 92, of Barboursville died Feb. 18 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services were conducted Friday, February 22 at Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel; burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
WANDA KEENAN LEWIS Wanda Keenan Lewis, 81, of Milton, WV went home to be with
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Page 10 –Tuesday,February 26,2013 the Lord Monday, February 18, 2013 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Susannah Baptist Church, Ona, WV with Pastor Tracy Call and the Rev. Winford Curry officiating. Burial was in Enon Cemetery, Salt Rock. She was born on April 10, 1931, a daughter of the late Albert and Nora Morrison Keenan. She was also preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers. Mrs. Lewis was a member of Susannah Baptist Church on Fudges Creek, Ona, WV. She is survived by her four children, Randy Lawson and his wife Marcella of Scott Depot, Greg Lawson and his wife Sharon of Barboursville, Teresa Meece and her husband Donnie of Lexington and Susan Lawson of Milton; grandchildren, Valerie Payne, Lora Briscoe, Jared Lawson, Mindy Lawson, Jimmy Lawson, Sherry Cahill, Brandon Crowder, Heather Crutcher, Rebecca Myers, Amber Crutcher, Kelly Trautner, Amy Childers and Michelle Carter; three sisters, Eloise Smith, Eltha Venoy and Marlene Collins; two brothers, Dana Keenan and Darrell Keenan; 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. For all who knew Wanda, she was a loving mother, grandmother and she loved her church. She touched so many lives with her kindness and would lend a hand to anyone who needed it. She was loved by so many and will be deeply missed. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.heckfuneralhome.com
LARRY JOE GILLISPIE Larry Joe Gillispie, 68, of Fraziers Bottom, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013, at his home. Born January 28, 1945, in Fraziers Bottom, he was a son of the late Elden Elbert and Martha Velma "Bob" Gibson Gillispie. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Tracy Gillispie Lovejoy. Joe was a member of Fraziers Bottom Church of God and was a
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member of the Machinist and Aerospace Union, working for 17 years as a journeyman pipefitter with Union Carbide Corp., Institute Plant. Surviving are his wife, Linda; his children, Larry Gillispie Jr. (Bobbi) of Culloden and Dana Lee Plants (Robbie) of Fraziers Bottom; sisters, Patty Black (David) and Linda Gillispie, both of Milton, and Debi Morrison (Ron) of Union Ridge Road; brothers, Danny Gillispie of Culloden, Michael "Bubbles" Gillispie of Teays Valley, Charles "Babe" Gillispie (Melinda) of St. Albans and Anthony Gillispie of Winfield; grandchildren, William K. and Kathern N. Gillispie and Devin Pressley; and great-grandchildren, Haiden and Skylar Jo Gillispie, Robert Lee and Steven James Plants. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 20 at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, with Pastor Lester Errett and the Rev. Gary Hale officiating. Burial was in Fraziers Bottom United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fraziers Bottom. Online condolences may also be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. The family would like to thank Hospice nurses, Lori, Lisa, Lynn and Pam, for their care and compassion and encourage memorial contributions be made to this organization at HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387; or to Fraziers Bottom Church of God Building Fund, Fraziers Bottom, WV 25082.
ANN KING Ann King, 83, of Barboursville, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. She was born June 13, 1929, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Virgil and Lucy Williams Keefer. She was a homemaker, founder of Cornerstone House of Prayer in Fort Gay, W.Va., member of the East Lynn Church of God, and attended Celebration Church. Her husband, Billy King; a son, Kevin King; and a sister, Evelyn Keefer, also preceded her in
death. Survivors include six daughters, Linda Barrett of Celebration, Fla., Sandra Beckelheimer (Gerald) of Nashville, Ga., Bonnie Callihan (Tim) of Flatwoods, Ky., Kathy Perry (Dale) of Dunlow, W.Va., Vickie Stickler (John) of South Point, Ohio, and Susan Harris of Ashland, Ky.; three sons, Daniel King (Geraldine) of Genoa, W.Va., David King (Christina) of Barboursville, W.Va., and Darrin King; a sister, Vivian Hall (Bill) of Deltona, Fla.; special friends, Yolanda Russell and Brenda Robertson; 29 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Brother Otis Bowens officiating. Burial was at the King Cemetery on Little Lynn Creek.
BETTY RUTH MARTIN Betty Ruth Martin, 87, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at Heritage Center, Huntington, W.Va. She was born August 29, 1925, in Huntington, W.Va., the daughter of the late William M and Della M. Burgess. She was also preceded in death by one grandson, Joseph David Martin. She was retired from B&O, C&O/CSX Railroads and was a charter member of Grace Gospel Church, Huntington, W.Va. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Joe N. Martin; four sons, Tim Martin and wife Norrine of Greenville, S.C., David Martin, Tom Martin and wife Becky and Greg Martin, all of Huntington, W.Va. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Andy Martin of South Carolina, Ruth Ann Catoe of North Carolina, Rebecca Griffith, Debra Rogers and Tommy Kline, all of South Carolina, Beth Martin and Bradley and Kayla Martin, all of Huntington, W.Va.; twelve great-grandchildren; and a special niece, Judy Holderby of Huntington, W.Va. The family would like to extend our appreciation to the Heritage Center for their exceptional care that they provided Betty while
The Cabell Standard she was a resident. Betty will be remembered by everyone for her bright smile and gentle spirit. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, W.Va., with Pastor Jerry Matt officiating. Entombment was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va.
RANDY ALLEN PERKINS Randy Allen Perkins, 52, of Huntington, passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at his residence. He was born July 13, 1960, in Huntington, a son of the late Clifton E. and Wanda L. Thomas Perkins. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Tammy and Fred Daniels of Boynton Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Jimmy Perkins of Ona and Michael Perkins of Huntington; one nephew, Jimmie Perkins Jr.; and his stepfather, Charles Booton of Lavalette. There were no funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org). A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements.
VENA (DAY) SULLIVAN Vena (Day) Sullivan, passed away on Feb. 13, 2013, surrounded by her loved ones at the Wyngate assisted living facility in Barboursville, W.Va. Vena was born on April 26, 1913, in Wayne County, W.Va., the first child of Henson and Zera Ferguson Day. Vena attended Wayne County schools. Traveling in rural Wayne County during the winter was difficult, therefore, in the winter they would move to the town of Wayne so the children would not miss school. Vena was an accomplished student and graduated as valedictorian of her class. Vena and her husband, Harold, lived in several locations, including Prices Creek, Huntington and
Barboursville. Vena, at the age of 43, decided to return to school to acquire her nursing certification. She continued in nursing for over 20 years at Cabell Huntington Hospital in the pediatric department. Vena loved to have family functions and she always had her camera in hand to record her family as it grew. It is a testament to Vena and Harold that their four children have great love for each other and have stayed close over the years. Vena was always active with work, church, gardening and her family. In her retirement years, she loved to crochet, knit, and play dominoes and bingo with friends. Her grandchildren cherish the afghans she made for them. Vena is survived by a sister, Eula Adkins of Ona; three children, Jimmy (Iva) and Tommy (Karen) of Proctorville, Ohio, and Mary Lou Mason (Jerry) of Williamstown, W.Va.; a daughterin-law, Wanda (Baker) Osburn of Westerville, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Pam (Osburn) Schwartz (Jeff ), Rodney Osburn (Cindy), Jeff Osburn (Dee), Sandy Russell (Gary), David Mason (Melinda), Deborah (Mason) Swiger (Brian), John Mason (Karen), Mark Sullivan (Leah), Kevin Sullivan; and 20 great-grandchildren. Vena was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold; a son, Wesley Osburn; and a brother, James Day. Vena was a member of Barboursville Baptist Church. Vena decided to move into Wyngate when she was 93 for its ability to provide her assistance while allowing her some independence. Vena developed many friends while at Wyngate. Vena's family would like to express their appreciation for the love and care given to Vena by the staff at Wyngate. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Todd Godby on Saturday, February 16 at the Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, W.Va.; interment followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Huntington. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonmortuary.com.
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O’DELL FROM PAGE 1 Others include the addition of a K-9 officer, SWAT certification and more police presence in local schools. Police Chief Gary Lilly is proud of his friend and fellow officer. “He deserved it and earned it,” Lilly said. “Kyle’s been with me almost four years. He does an outstanding job, he’s eager to learn and he’s worked hard for this.” Lilly and his crew see each other more than many families see one another. Milton Police Officer D.T. Bishop looked toward O’Dell and laughed. “I see him a lot - I’m stuck with him for like eight hours a day.” The brotherhood at the Milton Police Department is strong. Bishop and O’Dell joke with each other to help cope with the seriousness of what they see every day. “Regardless of the humor, they trust each other with their life,” said Lilly. O’Dell walks through chaotic and tragic situations often. The Cabell Midland graduate and family man faces a world many never see. Scenes of domestic violence
Movin’ on up - Milton Patrolman Kyle O’Dell receives Corporal ranking during the Feb. 19 Milton City Council meeting. O'Dell's mother and wife (along with friends and community leaders) congratulate him after the promotion. Courtesy Photo and child abuse still crush the young officer. “It hits you,” he said. “It’s heart-wrenching when you see kids being hurt, but you have to block it out.”
O’Dell continued, “I can’t lie down and sleep at night after seeing that.” These horrific experiences have drawn the officer closer to his family.
“Those hairy situations make you think,” he said. “It [my job] makes me appreciate my wife and kids, and I call her right after.” A police officer is only as good
as the support he receives from family, co-workers and friends, said Lilly. “It’s all of you - not just one,” the 19-year local police veteran said. O’Dell views his wife as more than a companion, but a confidant and support system. She knows the schedules and chaotic hours the job brings, he said. “I apologize to her almost every day, because I get home late,” said O’Dell. “I’ve missed important dates in the past that’s why I cherish the time with my family.” Lilly described O’Dell’s persona. “He’s a dedicated family man that would do anything to help families and children.” O’Dell helps others for a living. Law enforcement is his passion. He eats, sleeps and breathes it even when he’s offduty. “It’s not about a pay check,” the officer said. “Eventually, somewhere down the road, we’ll make a difference - we may never know about it, but we will somewhere.” Milton Cpl. O’Dell continued, “You’re never off duty.”
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