The Cabell Standard

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

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Blenko makes glass donation to WVU to celebrate West Virginia Day

Blenko artist Arlon Bayliss created this special piece for the West Virginia Birthday Blenko Glass Collection.

Courtesy photo MILTON – The Blenko Glass Co. has continued its tradition of providing the West Virginia University art collection with the latest piece of limited edition glass from the West Virginia Birthday Blenko Glass Collection.

The gift to the University’s art collection has become an annual occurrence that takes place on the birthday of West Virginia – June 20 – and reflects that the family-

Burcham National Champion!

On Thursday, June 14th, Jacob Burcham left Barboursville with one thought in mind. Capture 1st place at the New Balance High School National Championship Track Meet in Greensboro, NC and become a National Champion.

On Saturday, June 16th, It was a perfect day for running, partial clouds, temperature in the low 80's with a slight breeze blowing.

Burcham lined up with 8 elite runners and got a good start at the sound of the gun.

Burcham and Henry Wynne pulled away from the pack during the 1st lap. Then, Burcham pulled away from Wynne halfway into the race, and was never challenged after that. He finished with a time of 4:08.8, several yards ahead of Wynne's 2nd place finish of 4:11.59.

On the previous day, Cabell Midland's 4X800 relay team of Jacob Burcham, Brian Lawhon, David Jobe, and Mason Dino ran the fastest 4X800 meters relay race in WV high school

Members of the 4X800 relay team are (left to right) - Mason Dino, Brian Lawhon, Jacob Burcham, and David Jobe history with a blazing time of 7:46.29 eclipsing the previous

record set this year at Columbia, SC by Midland's Tyler

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Salmons, Brian Lawhon, SEE BURCHAM ON PAGE 9

New Learning Trail for kids opens at Ritter Park

By Jack Bailey

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HUNTINGTON – Cabell County youngsters have a new interactive learning trail in Ritter Park thanks to the United Way of the River Cities, St. Mary's Medical Center and the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District.

The new Born Learning Trail at Ritter Park features 10 fun and engaging outdoor games that encourage physical activity, as well as development of children's language and literacy skills.

The new trail, which is located

A group of local children join with (from left) Lena Burdette, community initiatives coordinator for United Way, Scott Neill, director of resource development for United Way, and Marilyn McClure, Success By 6 coalition member to officially open the new Born Learning Trail in Ritter Park in Huntington on Thursday, June 21. Courtesy photo

near the playground at Ritter Park, was built by volunteers last Monday and Tuesday, and then officially dedicated and opened to the public on Thursday, June 21. Thursday was also the United Way's National Day of Action.

Lena Burdette, Community Initiatives Coordinator with United Way, said that the new Learning Trail is the first of its type in the service area of the United Way of the River Cities.

“This is a program that the United Way uses all over the world,” Burdette said. “This is the SEE TRAIL ON PAGE 14

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Page 2 –Tuesday,June 26,2012 The Storehouse - Food and Clothing Ministry The Storehouse - Food and Clothing Ministry of Celebration Church, 610 19th St W, Huntington, WV 25704.

We are open the last Wednesday of each month - 6:30-8PM. Food available one time a month per household.

We do not discriminate against anyone with regard to race, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status.

CW Beekeepers Association 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.

Milton’s 4th of July Celebration City of Milton 4th of July Celebration will be held at April Dawn Park, Wednesday, July 4, 12 noon – 6:00 pm. Entertainment, Free Food – hotdogs, drinks, ice cream, Games & Inflatables for the Kids, and much more!

Special singing all afternoon includes: The Gracemen New Journey, Corbin, KY New Horizons The Waymarks Crista Naby Bring your lawn chairs and the whole family to this fun-filled event.

Then at 10:00 pm join us for Fireworks at Pumpkin Park sponsored by The Ohio Valley Bank.

Freedomfest 2012 Freedomfest 2012 will be held at the Ceredo City Park, Ceredo on Wednesday, July 4. Event features a patriotic dog costume contest at noon and "Ceredo's

Community Calendar Got Talent" karaoke from 2-4 p.m. There will be live music on the amphitheater stage featuring Marley and The Nuthin Fancy Band at 6:30 p.m. and Rob McNurlin and The Beatnik Cowboys at 8 p.m.

There will also be food, games, arts and crafts, inflatables and raffles.

Registration begins for Memorial 5K Registration is now open for the inaugural Sherry Shumaker Memorial Pancreatic Cancer 5K Walk, which will take place at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, July 14, at Ritter Park.

Participants will meet at the Ritter Park Picnic Shelter the day of the event and walk the track around the park.

Registration is $18 before the event, $25 the day of the event, $10 for children between 4- and 10-years-old and children younger than 3-years-old can participate for free.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Hensley by emailing SherrySMemorial@gmial.com, calling 304-617-3003 or visiting www.tristateracer.com.

AARP Safe Driving Course AARP is hosting a safe driving course at the Underwood Center, 632 9th Avenue, Huntington from 8:30 am to 1 pm on July 10th and July 11th. Please pre-register by July 6th, 2012. Spots are limited!!

If you have any questions, please contact JaneAnne Fruella at the Underwood Center at: 304-5293673 or at underwood@cccso.com.

Shelter Rental Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission is accepting shelter reservations for Valley Park (Wave Pool) and County Park – Eleanor. Call 562-0518 ext.

10 to reserve your space.

Trip to Washington DC Milton VFW Post 9796 is scheduling a trip to Washington DC in mid-October.

We will be staying 2 nights at a 4-diamond Sheraton Hotel in Manassas, VA. The tour will include the War

Memorial, as many of the Presidential Monuments as possible, Arlington Cemetery, The Smithsonian Institute, Constitution Gardens, and other attractions.

We can go to the Capitol Visitors Center and see the outside of the Capitol Building or we can tour the inside pending availability.

The cost for double occupancy is $225.00 per person.

If we can get 50 people willing to go.

The price includes the coach, driver and his gratuity, 2 nights at the hotel, 2 breakfasts at the hotel, plus a 4-hour guide.

If interested, call George Shy, 304-633-7203 voice mail, 304743-9907.

Sweet Lipzz Dixieland Band The Sweet Lipzz Dixieland Band will be performing on Friday, July 13th at 8 p.m. at the Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland.

Cost is $25, adults; $15, students.

For further details call 606-3243175.

Back to School Bash Event Tiffani Webb along with the Milton Baptist Church Missions Committee will be organizing a Back to School Bash event in July for a group of children that attends our local elementary school. If you would like to help with this mission outreach, the “needs” list is below. Items may be dropped off at Milton Baptist Church or Source4 in Perry Morris Square.

Brush / comb set, Shampoo / Conditioner, Lotion, Deodorant, Toothbrush / Toothpaste, Hand sanitizer, Body Wash / soap, Hair accessories, Face cleaner / cotton squares, Teen maxi-pads, Acne medicine, Backpacks, Lunch Boxes, Loose-leaf paper – regular and college ruled, Notebooks, Composition Books, Crayons / markers / colored pencils, Pencils / pens/ erasers, Folders, Binders, Glue sticks, Highlighters.

CWAB presents McClanahan Memorial Concert “A Benefit for Angie Fletcher” Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind presents the McClanahan Memorial Concert on Friday, July 13th from 7-9 p.m. at the

Culloden, West Virginia USPS 082-160 The Cabell Standard (ISSN, 10412255) is published weekly at P.O. Box 186, Culloden, WV 25510. Yearly subscription rates: In-County $22.00; In-State $38.00; Out-of-State $48.00. Bill Unger, Publisher Periodical Postage paid at Main Post Office, Culloden, WV, and additional mailing offices under the act of March 3, 1979. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Cabell Standard, P.O. Box 186, Culloden, WV 25510. We reserve the right to accept, reject and to edit all news and advertising copy.

Paul Slone Activities Center, 63 West Third Avenue in Huntington.

Crisp & Davis will be performing.

Admission is 10.00! There will be a live auction and refreshments will be available.

Call 304-522-6991 for more details.

Real Country performs at Milton VFW The group Real Country will be performing a mix of country, classic rock and bluegrass music every Friday from 7-10 p.m. at the Milton VFW (across from the fairgrounds, Milton).

Concessions will be sold. This is a non-alcoholic event.

Cost: $6; admission is free for children 12 and under. For more details, call 304-743-6197.

Rentals – The Commons & The Valley Park Community Center The Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission is taking reservations for rental of the COMMONS (formerly the Museum in the Community) and the Valley Park Community Center, located at Valley Park, Hurricane.

The centers are available Sunday through Saturday. The centers offer an excellent opportunity for individuals or organizations to provide their function in a first class, tastefully decorated and smoke free environment.

The centers are available for receptions, birthday parties, showers, club dinners, luncheons, meetings, workshops, office parties, trade shows, reunions, and dances.

For additional information or to make reservations call 5620518 ext. 10.

McCruising at McDonald's and HIMG You’re sure to want to stop by McDonald's, 5178 Route 60, Huntington, from 5 p.m. to dusk on Saturday, July 7 to see some of the ‘best’ cars in the tri-state on display!

This event is sponsored by the Tri-State Street Rods Club.

For more information, call 304416-0205.

Riverfest – St. Albans Join in the fun, June 28th – July 1st, 2012 at St. Albans Roadside Park.

Mark your calendar NOW for

The Cabell Standard the following upcoming events: Riverfest Pageant – May 19th Children’s Pageant – May 20th Golf Tournament – June 3rd Idol Preliminary Audition – June 23rd Headliners for this year include: Thursday, June 28th – Darryl Worley Friday, June 29th – The Reflections Saturday, June 30th – Lyndsey Highlander Sunday, July 1st – Rick K. and the Allnighters.

For more information, visit www.saintalbansriverfest.com or go to facebook.com/riverfestwv.

Senior Exercise Class offered at Guyandotte Library 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Questions, call 304528-5698.

2012 Barboursville Fall Fest Children’s Pageant The Children’s Pageant will be held Saturday, September 8th, at Steele Memorial United Methodist Church located at 733 Shaw Street in Barboursville. Attire is “Sundaybest” (no glitz). Applications can be downloaded at www.barboursville.org. Registration is at 11:00am with pageant beginning at noon. Entry fee is $50.

Overalls are $10 each or $35 for all 5 and include Photogenic, Best Dressed, Best Personality, Most Beautiful/Most Handsome, and Prettiest Smile.

Overalls are optional and will not affect the outcome of the pageant age division winners.

We will also offer “Buddy and Me” for a fee of $5.00 per buddy.

Age divisions are Baby Miss Fall Fest(birth-11 months), Wee Miss Fall Fest(1-2yrs), Tiny Miss Fall Fest(3-4 yrs), Little Miss Fall Fest(5-7yrs), Jr. Miss Fall Fest(810yrs), Miss Pre-Teen Fall Fest(11-12 yrs) and Fall Fest King(birth to 12 yrs). All contestants will receive a crown.

Each age division winner will receive a custom made sash and crown.

Overall winners will receive a trophy. Buddy and Me winners will receive a trophy and fun prize. Entry fee/overall fee and application should be mailed along with a color or black and white 5x7 or larger photo to Village of Barboursville, PO Box 266, Barboursville, WV 25504.

Entry fee/overall fee, photo and application must be received by Friday, August 31. Buddy and Me fees will be taken at the pageant door.

The Barboursville Fall Fest will be held September 13-15.

All contestants are invited to participate in the Barboursville Fall Fest Parade and the Age Division Winners will be introduced at the Fall Fest along with CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 the 2012 Queen and Teen.

For more information, contact Beverly Mills, Director, at bmills2558@zoominternet.net, facebook, 304-633-7191 or 304429-4579.

Instructors Needed Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission is looking for instructors to teach classes. If anyone has a trade and would like to teach a class please contact the park office at (304)562-0518 ext. 10.

T.O.P.S. No. 394 Weekly meetings of TOPS "Take Off Pounds Sensibly," are held at 9 a.m. every Tuesday at Bates Memorial Presbyterian Church, Jefferson Park Drive and East Pea Ridge Road, Huntington. Call Sharon, 304-5234618.

PRISM (Purposeful Relationships In Singles Ministry) Milton Baptist Church offers PRISM for singles of all ages.

Our goal is to offer a friendly and caring atmosphere for single adults to fellowship and provide opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. Single adults of ALL ages are invited to be part of an exciting, and growing ministry! We meet the 3rd Saturday of each month.

Ride for Sight Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind announces its 4th annual motorcycle Ride for Sight to be held on Saturday, Septem-

ber 15th. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with the ride beginning at 11 a.m. Registration is $15/single; $20/double.

Ride through West Virginia’s beautiful countryside and support the blind and visually impaired of your community.

Call 304-522-6991 for more information.

Car & Bike Show!

Mark your calendar now for the 4th Annual Point Pleasant River Museum Car and Bike Show, to be held Saturday July 14, 2012 at 28 Main Street, Point Pleasant, WV (across from TuEndie-Wei State Park).

Registration time will begin at 9:00 am with the Show being held from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

This Benefit for the Point Pleasant River Museum, will offer food and drinks, music & awards, great door prizes and a 50/50 drawing.

Classes are: 1985 & newer; 1984 & older; Motorcycle and Motorized bikes. There is a $10.00 entry fee.

For more information, please contact: Jack Fowler or Ruth Fout at 304-674-0144.

Donate Blood Huntington Donor Center, 1111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Huntington, offers the following donor hours: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the last Friday of each month.

For appointments, call 800RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or go online at www.redcross blood.org.

2012 WV Pumpkin Festival Queen & Teen's Pageant 2012 WV Pumpkin Festival Queen & Teen's Pageant will be held on Sunday, August 26th, 2:00 p.m. at the WV Pumpkin Park, Milton, WV, in the Air Conditioned Entertainment Building. Queen contestants, ages 16-21, and Teen contestants, ages 13-15, must be a resident of West Virginia.

The 2012 WV Pumpkin Festival Queen will not only reign over

the WV Pumpkin Festival but will also receive $500 Cash Scholarship, $500 Clothing Allowance, Crown, Trophy, Banner and represent the WV Pumpkin Festival at the 2013 WV Association of Fairs & Festivals Pageant.

For an application go to www.wvpumpkinpark.com or call 304-638-5722 or 304-7431766..

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Grave Creek Mound to Present “Growing a Garden” Program MOUNDSVILLE - The Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will continue its 2012 lecture and film series at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2012, with “Growing a Garden at Grave Creek Mound.”

Andrea Keller, cultural program coordinator at the mound, will present the free program.

Activities will begin outdoors at the “Interpretive Garden” plot and will conclude with a slide show featuring highlights of last year’s garden.

The garden includes sunflowers, corn, beans, squash, pumpkins and gourds. Specific varieties of heirloom plants were chosen based upon how closely they resemble plant remains described in archaeological reports.

The garden was planted by staff members, visitors and volunteers who attended the “Sowing of the Seeds” program on May 20. Horticulture students from John Marshall High School and their teacher, Nicole Shipman, weeded and tilled the garden.

“This is the third year for our Interpretive Garden and it continues to generate a lot of interest,” said David Rotenizer, site manager at Grave Creek.

Keller has worked for the West Virginia Division of Culture and History since 1998.

She started as a consultant working on the archaeological collection, now housed at Grave Creek Mound’s Research Facility. She also served as an archaeologist for the State Historic Preservation Office in Charleston. Keller joined the staff of Grave Creek in 2007.

The 2012 lecture and film series continues Thursday, July 26, 2012, and will feature the Public Broadcasting System’s film, Time Team America: Fort Raleigh, NC. For more information about the lecture and film series, which is held in conjunction with the Upper Ohio Valley Chapter of the West Virginia Archaeological Society, contact Keller at Andrea.K.Keller@wv.gov or (304) 843-4128. Indicate in the message if you are interested in receiving information about upcoming events at the mound.

Operated by the West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Grave Creek features one of the largest conical burial mounds in the New World and ranks as one of the largest earthen mor-

tuary mounds anywhere in the world. Exhibits and displays in the Delf Norona Museum interpret what is known about the lives of these prehistoric people and the construction of the mound. The complex also houses the West Virginia Archaeological Research and Curation Facility, a study room for researchers and a library. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and from noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday. It is closed on Mondays.

The West Virginia Division of Culture and History is an agency within the West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts with Kay Goodwin, Cabinet Secretary. The Division, led by Commissioner Randall Reid-Smith, brings together the past, present and future through programs and services focusing on archives and history, arts, historic preservation and museums. For more information about the Division’s programs, events and sites, visit www.wvculture.org.

The Division of Culture and History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Cornucopia Salad (Sue Oxley) 1 iceberg lettuce ½ cup diced green pepper ½ cup celery 1 cup frozen peas, thawed, uncooked 2 – 8 oz can sliced water chestnuts 3 bananas, sliced tossed in ½ cup lemon juice ¾ cup raisins ¾ cup pecans or walnuts 1 cup cheddar cheese ¾ cup chopped green onion 10-12 pieces cooked bacon

Unemployment rises to 6.6 percent in Cabell County in May

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

Art by Natalie Larson

Dressing: 2 cups Mayo, ¼ cup sugar, 1 Tbsp white vinegar.

In large rectangle dish, layer ingredients in order stopping after nuts. Mix dressing and let stand 5 minutes. Spread dressing over salad. Sprinkle with cheese, onions and bacon. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours.

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HUNTINGTON -- Cabell County's unemployment rate rose to 6.6 percent in May, but remained below the state average of 6.9 percent, according to data relast week by leased WorkForce West Virginia.

Cabell County's unemployment rate rose threetenths of a percentage point from the 6.3 percent rate reported in April. The unemployment rate climbed in 43 other counties as well, as the overall state unemployment rate rose from 6.7 percent in April to 6.9 percent in May. Six counties reported falling unemployment rates in May, while five reported no change.

The counties with the highest unemployment rate in May were Pocahontas at 14.4 percent, Boone at 12.5 percent, Webster at 12 percent and Mason at 11.1 percent.

Overall, West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate climbed

two-tenths of a percentage point to 6.9 percent in May. The number of unemployed state residents rose 1,900 to 55,600. Total unemployment was down 7,500 over the year. The national unemployment rate inched upward one-tenth of a percentage point to 8.2 percent.

Total nonfarm payroll employment declined 2,000, evenly divided between the goods-producing sector (1,000) and the ser vice-providing sector (-1,000).

Within the goods-producing sector, employment declines of 1,400 in mining and logging and 400 in manufacturing offset a gain of 800 in construction.

Within the ser vice-providing sector, employment declines included 700 in trade, transportation, and utilities, 400 in professional and business ser vices, 300 in leisure and hospitality, 200 in educational and health ser vices, and 200 in

other services.

Employment gains included 400 in financial activities and 100 in government.

Since May 2011, total nonfarm payroll employment has risen 5,700, where a gain of 5,800 in the ser vice-providing sector overpowered a minor decline of 100 in the goods-producing sector.

Employment gains included 3,700 in educational and health ser vices, 3,100 in construction, 2,000 in government, 1,600 in leisure and hospitality, and 700 in professional and business services.

Employment declines included 2,300 in trade, transportation, and utilities, 2,100 in mining and logging, 1,100 in manufacturing, and 200 in other services.

Employment in financial activities was unchanged over the year.

2012 WV Pumpkin Festival Children’s Pageant 2012 WV Pumpkin Festival Children's Pageant will be held on Saturday, August 25th, 12:00 p.m. at the WV Pumpkin Park, Milton, WV in the Air

Conditioned Entertainment Building. The pageant is open to girls, ages 0-12 years and boys, ages 0-5 years. For an application call 304-638-8115.

June Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL Margo Rutledge (June 26) Virginia Valentine Myrtle Villars William Villars Janet Wallace Rhonda Wallace Rita Wallace David Weant Renda Weekley Pauletta Wilson Rebecca Wiley If you - or someone you know - will be celebratrating a birthday in the coming months...

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

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Debbie’s Poetry Corner

By Debra J. Harmes-Kurth

Send your poetry to Debra Harmes-Kurth 1042 Pike Street • Milton,WV 25541 “Why do you write poetry?”

This is a question I have been asked numerous times over the years, and my answer never changes. I write because I enjoy doing so. I do not write because I think I am going to become rich and famous, very few poets ever become either.

(I may have an active imagination, but I am not delusional.)

Most people who write poetry do so as a hobby, or because they love seeing their thoughts and dreams take on a new life. Poetry is a good way to express your feelings, or social and political views. When you write a poem you are creating a picture with words. All it takes is a little time to sit and think. Pick a topic, jot down notes that come to mind and then put them into lines. A poem can be a gift to a family member, a remembrance, and most importantly a poem is a reflection of who you are. Don’t limit yourself by thinking, ‘I can’t do that’, because the only thing you cannot do is something you have not tried.

I would like to welcome our new poets this week; it is a pleasure to read your poems.

Anyone wishing to submit their poetry can do so either by mailing it to the above address or emailing it to me in the body of an email cabellputnamstandardpoetry@hotmail.com.

Until next time keep writing.

Debra *** Dash On A Headstone There is a time of birth And a time of death

With a dash in between It represents the whole of your life To show that you have been Whether your dash be long or short It’s just a length of time It’s what you do with your dash That will make your life sublime When your dash on earth has ended And your soul has fled away Will you cease to be or exist forever Thru birth, death and infinity Trudy Sargent *** Baby’s Cry When a baby cries do angels flutter by?

Kiss their little cheeks take away their tears?

Whisper in their little ears Little One don’t cry.

Mary Ellen Davis, Buffalo, WV *** Black Shiny Hillbilly Gold This poem was written out of respect for the twenty-nine Who perished at The Upper Big Branch mine in the Spring of 2010. God Bless the Families.

On a Spring day in 2010 in the mountains of West Virginia.

The sun was shining, birds were singing, and wild flowers

were blooming.

Twenty-nine men were working in the Upper Big Branch mine.

Danger was lurking everywhere in the darkness of the mine.

The clock of life was ticking, with each tick of the clock, time was slipping away.

Eternity was just a breath away on that spring day.

Methane and coal dust was waiting for a spark taking lives and breaking hearts.

A spark of death in the dark creating an explosion of destruction.

A violent force shook the mine for twenty-nine men time stood still.

Like so many others in the past twenty-nine men would never come home.

News of the mine explosion traveled like wild fire through the mountains.

The mountains wept and the people cried.

Families gathered near the mine with tears of fear in their eyes.

Their hearts were broken and despair filled the mountain air.

Their Hopes and dreams shattered as hours turned into days.

Precious memories is all that remain of the men who perished on that spring day.

Pray for the men working in the mines day after day.

Men living and dying digging for that Black Shiny Hillbilly Gold.

Brenda Kay Hershey, Red House, WV

owned business is one of those helping keep the culture and traditions of the Mountain State alive.

The West Virginia Birthday Blenko Glass Collection, which began in 1980, celebrates the state’s birthday by creating and selling the exact number of pieces as the state’s age.

This year, Blenko Glass produced 149 original pieces to celebrate West Virginia’s 149th birthday.

According to the Blenko Project website, www.blenkoproject.org, WVU houses just one of the five known complete sets.

Frequently, WVU’s rare collection is on display at the Blaney House, home of the WVU president.

This year’s birthday piece celebrates the drama of West Virginia valley landscapes.

Moved by the power and beauty of Mountain State scener y, Blenko artist Arlon Bayliss has created a swirling vase form in turquoise, wrapped in zigzag yellow, brown and green lines.

WVU was given a majority of this collection through the generosity of Hillar y Homburg, a former WVU dental student.

“My parents started to collect the glass before my birth, but from 1986 on, I stood in line each year to get the latest glass in the collection,” Homburg said. “After having an education provided to me by the University as a WVU Foundation Scholar, I wanted to give them something in return.”

In 2007, the alumna decided to donate her family’s personal collection to WVU. Homburg felt the collection would be best represented by the University because of its own unique and rich histor y within the state.

Since then, the Blenko family has donated the latest collectable in the series to the University’s art collection each year.

“Blenko Glass is such a special company because of its histor y,” said Homburg. “ West Virginia used to have more than 150 glass companies. The glass industr y has since dwindled to only a few companies that still create handmade, antique glass.”

The latest Blenko Glass collectible was given to WVU’s art collection in conjunction with A State of Minds: The Campaign for West Virginia’s University.

The $750 million comprehensive campaign being conducted by the WVU Foundation on behalf of the University runs through December 2015.

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15. Function customarily served by another 16. Blue hue 17. Joined together again 19. City on the Yamuna River 20. Keen 21. Football playing field 23. Male hormone 25. Magical drink 27. “Dear” one 28. “___ Ng” (They Might Be Giants song) 29. “Buenos ___“ 32. “___ go!”, slang 36. Words interpreted two ways (2 wds) 40. Any Platters platter 41. “Cut it out!”

42. Common deciduous tree 43. ___ v. Wade 45. Wanderers 48. Reinforcement 53. Woman who receives patron’s support 54. Kvetch 58. Bringing up the rear 59. Malign

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61. Hip bones 62. ___-friendly 63. Member of Quechuan people in Peru 64. Beach shades 65. ___ Station 66. Cast out

Down 1. Legal prefix 2. Bad day for Caesar 3. Boor’s lack 4. Rabbitlike rodent 5. Pliable plastic explosive 6. “Aladdin” prince 7. Fast talk 8. Fermented alcoholic beverages 9. Examinations of financial accounts 10. Carpet runner holder 11. The “N” of U.N.C.F. 12. Composer Copland 13. 747, e.g.

18. Near 22. Condescend 24. Attempts 25. Carbon compound 26. Extol 28. “Much ___ About Nothing” 30. Amazon, e.g.

31. Backgammon piece 33. Put one’s foot down?

WORD SEARCH

34. After-dinner selection 35. “Don’t ___!”

37. Catholic clergy’s caps 38. Freetown currency unit 39. Word derived from person’s name 44. Small dish for serving

Adapt Area Awake Axle Bees Blew Blue Boat Clip Crow Dead Debt Destruction Does Double Dusk Eaten File Food Gale Gets Goes Gone Grim Guard

poultry product 46. Bully 47.

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Outdoor News

Tuesday,June 26,2012 – Page 7

Putnam County an Alligator Haven?

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

It would seem that Putnam County is apparently a haven for alligators. Last June, a man spotted an alligator on Teays Valley Road and last week, there was an alligator sighting in Poca River backwater along West Virginia 25 near Poca.

When you are a journalist, you get used to seeing and hearing about these sorts of things. Peo-

ple see weird stuff all the time and when you see something weird, you generally call the newspaper or television station to let them know about it.

At the daily newspaper where I used to work, I had a saying for anytime we got such a report: “remember the octopus” - don't get too excited until it's confirmed.

Several years ago at that newspaper, we got a call reporting that an octopus had been sighted in the Ohio River and it had actually been caught by an angler. I immediately declared it bogus, but called the people anyway. When I asked to see the octopus, he nervously told me to call back later and it naturally amounted to absolutely nothing.

Of course it did. The octopus lives in saltwater only. If you put an octopus in freshwater, it would be just like putting salt on a slug – only in reverse – and it would die. They certainly wouldn't be infesting the river and taking fishing lures or minnows or whatever.

As I remember the octopus here, the most plausible explanation that comes to mind is a regu-

lar old gar. They have jaws that look more like a crocodile than an alligator, but they could be mistaken for one anyway. They also like to laze around at the surface – looking like a log – which alligators also do. They actually, like alligators, can breathe air. However, unlike alligators they also have fish gills, but they do spend a lot of time at the surface and do look a lot like alligators when they do so.

But as I remember the octopus, I have to also remember some other animals as well, like the Russian deer road-kill in Belpre, Ohio, about 10 years ago. I got a call about a weird deer that someone had struck with a car and killed. It turned out to be a Sitka deer, which are native to Russia.

Another extremely relevant memory is the attic alligator. A few years ago, there was a house fire in Parkersburg and as the firefighters fought the blaze inside, there in the smoke and flames was a five-foot alligator, which ran out of a window and into the yard. The fire chief actually wrestled the alligator to keep it from

Public areas offer Local River Access

By David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

If you have a boat, there are plenty of places in the area to launch it for a day on the water. A rundown of public-access points in Cabell and Putnam counties follows: Putnam County: Buffalo, Kanawha River. The site is located off West Virginia 62 in Buffalo. It has a concrete ramp for launching all boats and parking for 50 vehicles.

Raymond City, Kanawha River, located off West Virginia 62 a halfmile downriver of Poca. It has a concrete, two-lane boat ramp – though typically boats only launch one lane at a time there – with an asphalt parking lot. It has courtesy docks as well as handicap fishing areas.

Hurricane Reservoir – it's a 12acre impoundment lake in Hurricane Community Park 1.5 miles east of Hurricane and accessible

by West Virginia 34. The lake was built in 1947, has a maximum depth of 11 feet and an average depth of five feet. Boating is prohibited. Trout are stocked in January and March. No camping, but night fishing is allowed.

Plymouth-Amherst Wildlife Management Area, near Bancroft.

The public-hunting area has access to an embayment of the Kanawha River, although the water area is largely undeveloped and

accessible at only a few points. It would be possible to launch a canoe or small johnboat there – however, the nearby Raymond City ramp is far more convenient.

Cabell County: Farmdale Bridge at Barboursville, Guyandotte River, small-boat slide launch area, concrete ramp.

Salt Rock, Guyandotte River, on Cabell County 49 at the mouth of Madison Creek. It's a carry-down access point for small boats, an undeveloped path that boaters can use to launch small johnboats and canoes.

Howell's Mill Bridge, Mud River, underneath the Cabell County 1 bridge at Howell's Mill. The launch site is a path boaters can use to carry down canoes and small johnboats.

Milton, Mud River, at the U.S. 60 bridge in Milton. It's a carry-down path for small boats. It's very steep.

Ona, Mud River, it's on Cabell County 1 near Ona under the I-64 bridge. It's a carry-down path for small boats.

South Milton, Mud River, one mile south of Milton on Cabell County 25 near the intersection of Cabell County 25/1. It's a carrydown path for small boats.

Greenbottom, Ohio River, located off U.S. 2 at the Greenbottom Wildlife Management Area.

It's a 1-lane concrete ramp with parking for 20 vehicles and fit to launch all riverine boats.

Guyandotte, Ohio River, offWest Virginia 2 on Bridge Street in the Guyandotte area of Huntington. It has a concrete ramp and parking for 60 vehicles.

Harris Riverfront Park, Ohio River, at the Park off West Virginia 60 at the end of 10th Street in Huntington. It has a concrete ramp for launching all boats and parking for 100 vehicles.

Barboursville Lake, Barboursville. It's a 17-acre impoundment at Barboursville's Community Park. The lake turns 20 years old this year and has an average depth of five feet, with a maximum depth of 10 feet. Camping, boating, night fishing and live minnows are prohibited. All bass under 12 inches long must be released. There is handicapped access. The lake receives a trout stocking in January and March.

Boating is not allowed.

Underwood Lake, near Huntington. It's a one-acre impoundment at the YMCA's Kennedy Center Recreation Area five miles north of Huntington on West Virginia 2. The lake is 12 years old with a maximum depth of six feet and average depth of 2.5 feet.

Camping, boating, night fishing and use of live minnows is prohibited. All bass must be released.

Boating is not allowed.

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

escaping and secured its jaws with duct tape.

I also remember a hunter spotting an African lion in the woods in Greenbrier County a few years ago and who could forget the Ohio man who turned loose dozens of animals, including lions, cougars, tigers and camels before committing suicide last year.

In Ohio, such weirdness is commonplace. Ohio's laws have historically been extremely lax on keeping exotic animals and even if Ohio were to allow every pet save dogs, cats and ferrets, the weirdness would continue. That Sitka deer in Belpre, for instance, was thought to have been descended from some deer that escaped a wildlife facility that had been gone for so long, not many people could remember it.

The alligator-wrestling fire chief told me that drug dealers sometimes use alligators to protect their drug inventory or labs.

I would assume that would be from other drug dealers or users – not the authorities, who wouldn't just leave an alligator wandering around.

Regardless of the intentions, people have some weird animals.

I remember once I did a story on a rattlesnake found in Wood County during the U.S. 50 construction – it was newsworthy because the county was pretty far out of the rattlesnake's natural range. The DNR surmised that some rattlesnakes had hitched a ride on a coal train and then fallen off nearby and established a little population. The worker who found that snake took it home to keep as a pet. Why anyone would keep a rattlesnake for a pet is beyond me, but people do keep weirder pets and pets sometimes get loose. Sometimes, people also turn their pets loose when they can't or don't want to care for them anymore. It happens.

If the alligator is real, somebody else is going to see it and it'll eventually get found and captured. If not, it will just become a part of local lore.

A five-foot gator will be pretty hard to miss.

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

Fishing Report Compiled by David Payne Sr. Stephens Lake: The Lake is very clear. WVDNR personnel recently stocked channel catfish fingerlings into the lake, which helps maintain a year-round catfish fishery available to the public.

Sutton Lake: The Lake is two feet above summer pool and clear.

Fishing is good. Bass have moved deeper because of warm water temperatures and most are being caught in and around cover. The tailwaters are low and clear. A few reports of walleye being caught in the tailwater over the past few weeks. For more information, call (304) 765-2705.

Tygart Lake: Nine fish were tagged in Tygart Lake for the Cabela’s million dollar fishing contest.

Get details at cabelas.com/fishformillions. The lake is now six feet below the summer pool level and falling slowly.

The heads of coves will warm faster than the main lake and are good areas for bass and sunfish.

White bass schools can be seen breaking water throughout the lake. Cast crank baits, plastic grubs, or spoons to the schools as they surface and move around.

Bass tournament success continues to be good.

There are lots of walleye and trout in the tailwater. Flows are low. Walleye fishing is best during higher flows (1,500 to 5,000 cubic feet per second) and trout fishing is best at low flows (less than 1,000

cubic feet per second). For more information, call (304) 265-5953.

Lower Ohio and Kanawha rivers: As the water in the tailwaters begins to clear the fishing for sauger, walleye, white bass and hybrid striped bass will start to pick up. Jigs with minnows could provide some excellent catches; if artificial baits are your preference white and chartreuse are good colors to try. Blue, flathead and channel catfish activity is picking up as the water continues to warm.

Beech Fork: The reservoir water level is at summer pool. Bass fishing is hot right now with many hungry bass coming out of the yearly spawning period. Channel catfish may be slower right now as these fish begin to enter the nesting season. Hybrid striped bass and white bass can be caught using white lures. For more information, call the Beech Fork Corps of Engineers office at (304) 5254831.

East Lynn: The reservoir water level is at summer pool. Bass will be holding near logs, stumps and fish attracting brush piles. Musky will be found near bush piles and fallen trees. Channel catfish and flatheads are beginning to spawn so fishing may be slower than usual. Try crappie fishing around standing timber or trees that have fallen into the water. A few walleye have been caught in the lake and tailwater. For more information, call (304) 849-9861.

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Community News

Joshua R. Asmus graduates from Basic Training

Air Force Airman Joshua R. Asmus graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

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

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

Asmus is the son of Troy Asmus of Deer Run Court, Huntington, W.Va. He is a 2010 graduate of Madison County High School, Danielsville, Ga.

CMHS Student selected to attend 2012 Rhododendron Girls State Tiffani Webb from Cabell Midland High School was selected to attend this year’s Rhododendron Girls State at Wheeling Jesuit University June 10-15, 2012.

Girls State is a nationwide program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Each year more than 400 high school junior girls from throughout the state of West Virginia are offered the opportunity to be active participants in structured role-playing that emphasizes our Democratic form of self-government.

The American Legion Auxil-

iary works with high schools and the student selected has demonstrated an interest in learning about our government and is a leader in her high school.

The Cabell Standard

Fireworks Safety Summer celebrations are underway and West Virginians are busy with cookouts, family reunions and community parades. Unfortunately, celebrations can quickly turn to tragedy for families, especially when children and teenagers are killed or permanently injured by so-called “safe and sane” fireworks.

“ANY fireworks-type materials are dangerous,” states State Fire Marshal Sterling Lewis, Jr. “Even sparklers can burn hot enough to melt gold and cause third-degree burns. Basically, there is no such thing as safe fireworks.”

Facts from NFPA: According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fireworks consistently cause more damage to property than all other outdoor fire causes combined for the Fourth of July (day) in the United States. · According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 92% of the fireworks injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms involved fireworks that Federal regulations permit consumers to use.

“Safe and sane” fireworks are neither.

Fireworks and sparklers are designed to explode or throw off showers of hot sparks.

Temperatures may exceed 1200°F— hot enough to melt some metals. · An estimated 8,600 people were treated for injuries caused by fireworks in 2010, and 73 percent of the injuries occurred between June 18 – July 18. · Also in 2010, there were 1,200 injuries associated with sparklers and 900 injuries from firecrackers. · Although careless smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths nationally, the chance of someone dying in a fire caused by fireworks is three times greater than the corresponding risk than when a cigarette is in use. · Burns are the leading cause of injury from fireworks, followed by lacerations and contusions, all primarily involving the fingers, hands, eyes, and facial area. How Can You Prevent

Fireworks Injuries?

By far, the safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend an outdoor public display put on by specially trained pyrotechnic professionals. · If you’re going to use sparklers and novelties (the ONLY items permitted by WV law) USE WITH EXTREME CAUTION. Older children should be closely supervised and younger children should not be allowed to play with fireworks at all. · BEFORE USING ANY LEGAL FIREWORKS, read and follow all warning instructions printed on the label. · LIGHT ALL ITEMS OUTSIDE in a clear area away from houses, away from yard debris such as grass, brush, leaves, etc., and away from flammable materials (gasoline cans, newspapers, etc.). · ALWAYS KEEP A BUCKET OF WATER nearby for emergencies and for pouring on items that fail to ignite. · NEVER TRY TO RELIGHT or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Douse and soak them with water, then properly dispose of them. · ALWAYS make sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks. Also be aware that pets have sensitive ears and can be extremely frightened or stressed on the Fourth of July.

Keep pets indoors to reduce the risk of injury. · KEEP unused fireworks away from firing areas. · NEVER IGNITE FIREWORKS IN A CONTAINER, especially in a glass or metal container.

Fireworks are more hazardous when confined. · STORE fireworks in a cool, dry, secure place. Check instructions for special storage directions. · NEVER TOUCH UNEX-

PLODED FIREWORKS, and make sure children understand never to touch them.

Follow The Law! · Permissible under West Virginia law are items called “Novelties and Sparklers”: “snakes” and “glow worms”, smoke devices that produce white or colored smoke, trick noisemakers which include “party poppers”, “string poppers”, and “snappers” or “drop pops”, and wire sparklers, as well as other sparkling devices which emit showers of sparks and sometimes a whistling or crackling effect when burning. · BY STATE LAW, NONE OF THESE NOVELTIES, SPARKLERS AND SPARKLER DEVICES ARE TO BE SOLD TO ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 16. · In West Virginia, the most dangerous types of fireworks prohibited by law include large reloadable shells, festival balls or shots, cherry bombs, aerial bombs (skyrockets, Roman candles), daygo bombs, M-80 salutes and firecrackers.

Also banned are the mail-order kits designed to build fireworks. · VIOLATION OF THE FIREWORKS LAW IS A CITABLE OFFENSE. The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office wishes everyone a safe, happy summer season. But remember: it’s everyone’s special responsibility to protect our young children and teenagers by ensuring their safety, especially when exposing them to amateur use of fireworks.

For more information on consumer fireworks safety, visit the following websites: w w w . n f p a . o r g , w w w. u s f a . f e m a . g ov, www.cpsc.gov.

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Community News

Tuesday,June 26,2012 – Page 9

BURCHAM FROM PAGE 1 Mason Dino and Jacob Burcham (7:51.89). This broke the old record set 17 years previously by Hedgesville High School.

Midlands' Avery Campbell competed in the Emerging Elite 2 mile run prior to the 4X800 relay race. Campbell had a tremendous race battling for the lead for 6 1/2 laps of the 8 lap race. Although he faltered on the 7th lap, Campbell regrouped to finish solid on lap 8 with a time of 9:39.25.

What's amazing about these 5 runners? All 5 are juniors with 1 more year to run for Cabell Midland. Their senior year should be a fantastic one for Coach Parsons and Midland's running program.

AND, Burcham is not quite done for the 2012 running season. He's been invited to the Nike Elite Camp, which is June 26-30, in Portland, Oregon. The top 10 boys and top 10 girls from across the nation are invited to an all expense paid trip to have access to Nike's leading coaches and facilities. He will also have a rare opportunity to compete in an "Exhibition Mile" during the 2012 Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, on June 29th at 2:30 p.m.

Will this be the time he will run the sub 4 minute mile? Stay tuned.

(Story and photos submitted

by Jim Parsons).

Avery Campbell is shown here during the 2 mile run.

Buford Chapter NSDAR Presents Good Citizenship Awards

Pictured is Jacob Burcham during the mile run.

July 4th Celebration

April-Dawn Park Wednesday, Noon - 6:00 P.M.

Entertainment, Free Food - Hot Dogs, Drinks, Ice Cream, Games & Inflatables for the Kids and much more! Bring your lawn chairs and the whole family to this fun-filled event.

Row One: Mercedes Nester, Rachel Lykins, Josiah Sark and Dr. Mary Courtney-Collins. Row Two: Angel Pauley, Adam Childers and Justin Perdue.

On May 17th, Dr. Mary Courtney-Collins, Public Relations and Media, Chairman, Buford Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, honored six students with Good Citizenship Awards at the Grace Christian School in Huntington. The recipients were: Adam Childers, sixth grade; Rachel Lykins, seventh grade; Josiah Sark, eighth grade; Mercedes Nester, ninth grade; Justin Perdue, tenth grade; and Angel Pauley, eleventh grade. Students were selected on honor, service, courage, leadership and patriotism.

Good Citizenship Awards were presented at Huntington Middle, Enslow Middle and Beverly Hills Middle Schools.

Special singing all afternoon includes: The Gracemen New Journey, Corbin, KY • New Horizons The Waymarks • Crista Naby

10:00 Fireworks (Pumpkin Park)

Fireworks sponsored by the Ohio Valley Bank and the Putnam County Bank.

Rain date for fireworks Saturday, July 7.

Page 10 –Tuesday,June 26,2012 BETTY ANN ADKINS JoANN ADKINS SANDRA LYNN "SANDY" BELL CLINTON R.BIRD REV.RICHARD LEE BLACK PATRICIA LYNN "PATTI" BRUNTY JOHN ROGER CARTWRIGHT BILLY DAVIS GOAD PHYLLIS M.SALMON HALL SUSAN DARE HOLTZWORTH WILLIAM BURTON JARRETT ERSIE BELL COURTS LEGG BILLY CARL McCALLISTER DR.RICHARDEARLMcCRAY,JR. MILDRED MOBLEY BURGESS MURPHY HAROLDWILLIAM OURS ELMA LUCILLEWEAVER ROSS

BETTY ANN ADKINS Betty Ann Adkins, 87, of Barboursville, WV, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 22, 2012 at Barboursville First United Methodist Church by the Rev. Judy Fisher. Entombment followed inWhite Chapel Memorial Gardens.

She was born February 2, 1925 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Thurman H. and Gladys Goodall Hastings. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Norvel "Jack" Adkins, one daughter, Linda Abel, two brothers and one sister.

Betty lived in the Town of Barboursville for sixty-one years. She was town recorder for ten years and had served on the city council. She was a longtime member of Barboursville First United Methodist Church, the Barboursville Womans Club and Barboursville Garden Club. She was a Girl Scout Leader and an Honorary Girl Scout.

She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Deborah and Dr. Robert Wigton of Omaha, Nebraska, Vicky Adkins of Barboursville, and Ruth Ellen and Jim Flint of Bremerton,Washington; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jack Lee Adkins of St. Petersburg, Florida and Craig andValerie Adkins of Barboursville; one brother, William Hastings of St. Petersburg, Florida; six grandchildren, Sarah Flint, Benjamin (Jaime) Flint, Mark Alan Abel, Elizabeth Abel, Amy Walls, and Kristy Tackett; four great grandchildren, Blake Walls, Spencer Tackett, Brooklyn Tackett and Abigale Abel; and several nieces and nephews.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church in Barboursville.

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

JoANN ADKINS JoAnn Adkins, 72, ofWayne, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center.

She was born November 2, 1939, in Cabell County, a daughter of the late Cleo and Fannie Adkins Plybon.

She is also preceded in death by five brothers, Bill, Cleo Jr., Frank, Don

Obituaries and Jackie and one sister Rebecca McComas.

She is survived by her husband Willie Ray Adkins Sr.; three daughters, Isabelle Adkins Bowen (Roger), Fannie JoAnn Bias (Larry) and Joy Melissa Nelson (Glenn); two sons, Willie Ray Adkins Jr., (Gloria Jean) and Presley Cleo Adkins (Shelly); two sisters, Rosie Leep (Ray) and Karen Dixon; three brothers, Carol Plybon, Danny Plybon (Linda) and Bob Plybon (Cheryl); eleven grandchildren, Anndrea, Greg, Willie Joe, Jessica, Bridget, Larry Ray, P.J., Cassie, Isabella, Waylon and Daniel; seven great-grandchildren, Ashton, Gavin, Addie, Annie, Alexis, Larry Dale and Jessalyn; and her two little dogs, Josie and Chester.

She had a special closeness with her granddaughter Isabella JoAnn Adkins.

JoAnn was a softball player, a coach for many years, an umpire and she loved her players. So for many years, if you were looking for JoAnn, you would more than likely find her at the ballfield. She loved to travel, loved the mountains, and enjoyed making short trips.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville with Pastor Paul Michael Booth officiating. Burial followed in Adkins Cemetery,Wayne.

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

SANDRA LYNN "SANDY" BELL Sandra Lynn "Sandy" Bell, 71, of Ona, passed away Friday, June 15, 2012, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 18, 2012, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton, with the Pastor Mike Lewis officiating. Burial followed in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville.

She was born June 15, 1941, in Milton, a daughter of the late JohnW. and Shirley May Davis. She was also preceded in death by one brother, John Eugene Davis.

Mrs. Bell was a member of Hope Christian Center, Ona,W.Va. She is survived by her husband, James F. "Jim" Bell; two sons,William Shawn "Bill" Bell of Ona and Shane Bell of Cleveland, Ohio; two granddaughters, Ashley and Terri Bell of Cleveland; and one great-grandson, K.J. Heck Funeral Home, Milton, assisted the Bell family.

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

CLINTON R.BIRD Clinton R. Bird, 69, of Barboursville,W.Va., passed to his heavenly home on June 12, 2012. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years Eulanda, their three children Matthew, daughters Laura Webb (David), and Sarah McCormick (Dwight); sisters Loretta Cunningham, and Dreama Niesel (Bill) and brother-in-law Joe Burns; five grandchildren (Hunter, Nathan, GraceWebb, Chloe and Phoebe Mc-

Cormick); three uncles, Wayne (Jeanette) and Wade Gibson and Everette Bird; mother-in-law Margie Reynolds; sister-in-law Regina (Ed) Evans; brother-in-law Henry D. Reynolds (Charlotte) and many special nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Leota (Evaline Gibson) Bird, his sister Donna Burns, father-in-law J. Henry Reynolds and brother-in-law Mike Cunningham.

Wallace Funeral Home in Barboursville was in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services were held Friday June 15, 2012, with Rev. Dwight McCormick officiating. Burial followed atWhite Chapel in Barboursville.

Clinton developed many valued friendships as he traveled through this life and his family would like to thank the following for their love and care during these last months, Larry and Bennetta Dickerson, Charles and Brenda Hall, the Hall Boys and Larry, James McKeny, Brian Carrico, Bob and Ellen Hogsett, and David Bledsoe.

The family would like to thank those he developed friendships with while working in the safety, health, and environmental fields at Huntington Alloys, AK Steel coke plant, construction crews at Toyota,Veolia Industrial and Marshall University.

Each of you enriched his life and gave him wonderful memories.

Last the family would like to thank all of those who provided him wonderful care at St. Mary's Hospital, Dr. Kimmey and his wonderful staff at HIMG and the staff of Home Health.

Those who wish may make memorial contributions in Clinton's name to their church or charitable organization of choice.

REV.RICHARD LEE BLACK Rev. Richard Lee Black, 82, of Barboursville, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at his residence.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by the Rev. Ralph Cazad, Rev. Carl Merritt, Rev.Winford Curry and Butch Davis.

Burial followed in Maupin Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 16, 1930, in Ona, W.Va., a son of the late Robert Lee and Una Black.

He was retired from the C&O Railroad and was a member of Cyrus Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

He was pastor of Hash Ridge Baptist Church and had been a former pastor to several churches in surrounding area.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Baumgardner Black; one son, Greg Black; one daughter, Sandra Hickman; one brother, Homer Black; and two granddaughters, Amanda Dawn Woodard and Belinda Dawn Black.

He is survived by three daughters, Connie Elaine (Mike) Woodard of Ona, W.Va., Linda Kay (Mike) Gardner of Whitehall, Ohio, and Karen Renee Black of Barboursville; two sons, Richard Lee Black Jr. of Pedro, Ohio, and Stephen P. Black of Culloden, W.Va.; one sister, Eva Mae

The Cabell Standard Spears of Salt Rock, W.Va.; three brothers, James and Donnie Black, both of Milton, and Bobby Black of Ona, W.Va.; 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a host of loving friends.

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

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

Richard was loved by all and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He looks forward to seeing all of you in Heaven again.

PATRICIA LYNN "PATTI" BRUNTY Patricia Lynn "Patti" Brunty, 65, of Huntington,W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2012, at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, June 20, 2012, atWallace Funeral Home and Chapel, Barboursville by Calvin Cabbarus. Burial followed in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville.

She was born September 1, 1947, in Norfolk, Va. She was preceded in death by her father Linwood Sturgis; mother and step-father Violet Maxine Bias Bledsoe and James Paul Bledsoe.

She is survived by her husband, Cordova "Pete" Brunty; four daughters, Lisa Lynn Adkins (Ronnie), Mia Knopf, Tara Love and Tiffani Bogar (Joe); siblings Marsha Bledsoe, Butch Sturgis, Steve Sturgis and Jimi Bledsoe; eight grandchildren, Chaise and Trace Adkins, TJ and Casey Knopf, Shana and Brandee Love, Kayla and Justin Bogar; two greatgrandchildren, Kaydence Staley and Chaise Adkins Jr. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements.

A special “Thank You” to the staff at Cabell Huntington Dialysis Center.

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

JOHN ROGER CARTWRIGHT On March 5, 1941, as a "little skip" of snow fell, John and Glenna Cartwright were blessed with the birth of their first child, John Roger Cartwright. On Monday, June 18, 2012, he began his heavenly journey home, surrounded by the love of his life, wife Peggy and his family.

John was preceded in death by his parents John and Glenna Cartwright, his mother-in-law Lois Taylor Matthews and sister-in-law Dama Steele.

John is survived by his loving wife Peggy of Culloden, W.Va.; brothers David, Daniel "Blacky" and wife Evelyn Cartwright; sisters Barbara (Gene) Couch, Beverly (Jimmy) Brown, Belinda (Elbert) Cooper, Kimberly (Bill)Wilson, "Kimbo" his baby sister was like their own daughter; several nephews and nieces that adored him, his coworkers and a host of friends; his pets Buddy, Princess and Tiny.

John was an avid Civil War buff.

He also rescued and cared for many animals, especially the stray cats at Special Metals. While stationed in Korea, he volunteered at an orphanage, he cherished those memories.

John was actively employed at Special Metals in Huntington. He was there for 42 years as a pipe fitter.

John was a dedicated and loyal employee. He loved his job and coworkers, was a mentor and father figure to many.

While serving in the U.S. Army in Arkansas, John met the love of his life, Peggy Taylor. After returning from a tour of duty in Korea, John and Peggy were wed in Arkansas; they rode a train to Huntington.

They resided in this area for the entire forty six and half years of their marriage.

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Scot Depot,W.Va., with Rev. Kenny Stidham, brothers-in-law Rev. Jerry Taylor and Rev. Jimmie Taylor officiating. Burial with full military honors followed at Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, W.Va. Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the family.

Contributions may be sent to the local Humane Society in John and Peggy Cartwright's name in honor of their love of all animals.

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

BILLY DAVIS GOAD Billy Davis Goad, 78 of Barboursville, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord June 13, 2012.

Graveside services were conducted Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington.

He was born September 22, 1933, in Varney, W.Va., a son of the late Conley and Minnie Davis Goad.

He was a graduate of Marshall University, a veteran of the United States Army, and a retired manager at J.H. Fletcher & Company.

He was preceded in death by one sister Daphine Hileman and one brother Jim Goad.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia Hamrick Goad; one daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Eric Hayes of Troy, Ala.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Teresa Goad of Salt Rock, Jeffery and Jamie Goad of Barboursville, Jason Goad of Barboursville; one sister Lenile (Bill) Aker of Panama City, Fla.; one brother Conley Goad, Jr., of Gilbert, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Brittany (Drew) Kelley of Greenville, S.C., Seth Hunt of Greenville, S.C., Marley Hayes of Troy, Ala., Josh (Bobbi) Goad of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Jared (Teri) Goad of Wytheville, Va., Mindy (Eric) Stephens of Barboursville, W.Va., Zachary and Korey Goad of Barboursville, W.Va.; and six greatgrandchildren.

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

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

PHYLLIS M.SALMON HALL Phyllis M. Salmon Hall went to be with the Lord at the age of 89. She had been a lifelong resident of Milton until the past five years, when she resided at Broadmore Senior Living in TeaysValley.

She was born March 12, 1923, at Dry Creek in Milton, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her first husband Homer Salmon; second husband Montrose Hall; parents Everett and Violet Glenn Jacks; and two brothers, Glenn and Elmer "Bub" Jacks.

She was a homemaker and a member of Milton United Methodist Church for many years.

She is survived by sister-in-law Lula Bradford of Atlanta, Ga.; brother-in-law Leonard Salmon of Grove City, Ohio; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Broadmore Senior Living staff and residents for making Phyllis' last years very enjoyable.

Also, we wish to thank CAMC Teays Valley Hospital for the excellent care she received.

A celebration of Phyllis' life was heldThursday, June 21, 2012, at Milton United Methodist Church with Pastor Lynn Cartwright and the Rev. Craig Gobel officiating. She was laid to rest beside her husband Homer in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington,W.Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Milton United Methodist Church, PO Box 597; Milton, WV 25541 or to your favorite charity.

Heck Funeral Home, Milton was in charge of arrangements.

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

SUSAN DARE HOLTZWORTH Susan Dare Holtzworth, 66, of Huntington, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.

Memorial services were conductedTuesday, June 19, 2012, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Paul L. Jordan, Jr. She was born July 14, 1945, in Rainelle,W.Va., a daughter of the late Iverson Shaver Sr., and Hazel Hughart Shaver.

She was a retired teacher for Cabell County Board of Education and a member of Pea Ridge Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Joyce Fliess and Linda Blevins.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years Rudolph "Hank" Holtzworth; two daughters, Christine Black of Charlotte, N.C., and Marie Sanders of Mooresville, N.C.; one brother, Iverson "Bud" Shaver of Rock Hill, S.C.; five grandchildren, Brianna Freeman, Alexa Sanders, Christian Sanders, Ian Black and Isaac Black.

Memorial contributions may be made to Western Regional CASA, P.O. Box 1653, Huntington, WV 25717 or LittleVictories Animal Res-

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

Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, assisted the family.

WILLIAM BURTON JARRETT William Burton Jarrett, 82, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012.

He was born September 21, 1929, in St. Albans, W.Va., a son of the late Burton Eli and Gaye B. Good Jarrett.

He was also preceded in death by one daughter Alice Ann Jarrett.

He was retired from C&P Telephone after thirty-seven years of service and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his wife Betty Lou Samples Jarrett; children Joseph Ray (Terri) Jarrett of Milton, Gay Marie "Gigi" Ward of Barboursville, and Robert Alan Jarrett of Nella's Nursing Home, Elkins,W.Va.; brothers and sisters, Eugene (Norma) Jarrett of Nitro, Martha (Ron) Hillard of St. Albans, Hugh (Katie) Jarrett of St. Albans, David (Shirley) Jarrett of St. Albans, Betty (Rev. Larry) McCallister of St. Albans, and James Jarrett of St. Albans; three grandchildren, Danielle (Scott) Wilson, Brett Jarrett and Krista Ward; and four greatgrandchildren, Nathaniel, Jadon, Emmaleigh and TashaWilson.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, June 20 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by the Rev. Larry McCallister. Burial followed in White Chapel Memorial Gardens with military graveside rites conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard.

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

ERSIE BELL OURTS LEGG Ersie Bell Courts Legg, 95, of Milton, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Entombment followed inWhite Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville.

She was born August 24, 1916, in Hamlin,W.Va., a daughter of the late John W. Courts and Eliza Jane Akers Courts. She was also preceded in death by her husband Herbert W. "Midge" Legg; brothers Clinton Cebert Courts and John W. Courts Jr.; two sisters, Sylvia G. Waters and Erma E. Legg.

She was a member of Union Baptist Church.

She is survived by one brother Cecil Courts of Culloden.

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

BILLY CARL McCALLISTER Billy Carl McCallister, 72, of Hurricane, passed away at his home, with his wife at his side, on June 12, 2012.

He was born the only son to the

late Thomas and Anna Elizabeth Smith McCallister on May 18, 1940, in St. Albans.

Billy was retired from theWestVirginia Department of Public Safety (WestVirginia State Police) with their radio communications program. He was the first one to install and operate modern radio communications in Putnam County, where he also founded Electronic Services Inc., Winfield, which his son currently operates. Billy was very active in amateur radio, especially the Virginia Ham Net, with his call sign WB8OEC. Billy was a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church and Putnam Masonic Lodge No. 139 AF&AM. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Alice Faye Johnson McCallister; and son, Aaron and his wife, Brandi McCallister, and their son, Noah, ofWinfield.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 15, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Pastor Ron McClung and Pastor David White officiating. Burial followed in Culloden Community Cemetery.

Anyone wishing to leave online condolences or memories may do so at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, was honored to handle Billy's arrangements.

DR.RICHARD EARL McCRAY, JR. Dr. Richard Earl McCray, Jr. of Huntington, W.Va., passed away peacefully onTuesday, June 12, 2012, at the Huntington VA Medical Center. Dr. McCray was 91.

Dr. McCray "Doc" was born in Fairmont, W.Va., on March 3, 1921, to Bonnie Orr and Richard Earl McCray. Dr. McCray graduated from Fairmont High School, and then attended Fairmont State College. He graduated from medical school at Northwestern University in Chicago, Ill., in 1945.

He was a veteran ofWWII serving in the Navy and Marine Corps in the Pacific theater.

Dr. McCray and his wife, Charlotte, moved to Huntington where he began his practice in 1948. He specialized in maxillofacial surgery and general dentistry. He was wellknown as a mentor, educator, professional and citizen. He was scoutmaster forTroop Seven and active in the Tri-State Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the Huntington Elks Club and other civic and professional organizations.

Dr. McCray performed forensic identification at the site of Marshall University plane crash of 1970 and was well-known for his charitable work in dentistry throughout his career.

Dick is survived by his wife of 67 years, Charlotte Shoemaker McCray; his two sons, Richard E. McCray, III and Charles M. McCray; their respective spouses, Vicki L. Riley and Barbara O. McCray.

Dr. McCray was a great influence to his granddaughters, Whitney A. McCray and Megan E. McCray Pantella, and her spouse, Marc A. Pantella.

He is also survived by his niece, Maryanne Busey Krueger and nephew John Bruce Ullom; their respective spouses, Lon Krueger and Sharon Ullom.

Doc is preceded in death by his older sister, Bonnie Jean McCray Ullom; daughter Marilyn J. McCray; niece Susan Ullom Waronicki; nephewWilliam Richard Ullom.

Per Doc's request there were no services. He donated his remains to the Human Gift Registry to aid in medical research.

The family suggests that individuals remember him in ways they feel he would respect or cause him to smile.

The family wishes to thank the caregivers at their home and the VA Medical Center of Huntington.

MILDRED MOBLEY BURGESS MURPHY Mildred Mobley Burgess Murphy, 92, died June 12, 2012, at Midland Meadows Senior Living in Ona, W.Va. She was the daughter of the late John and Laura Mobley of Huntington,W.Va. Mildred was born on Nov. 22, 1919, in Huntington. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Kyle, John,Walter, Cecil and Elzy Mobley; and sisters, Kitty Mobley, Mabel Dobins, Kathlein Mobley and Frances Stein.

Mildred is survived by her daughter, Laura Burgess Smith and son-inlaw J. David Smith; son, Joe Burgess and daughter-in-law Ava; four grandchildren, Laura Anne (Smith) Shaw of Fairhope, Ala., Lisa (Smith) Lippy of Louisville, Ky., Chris Burgess and Kimberly Burgess of Huntington,W.Va.; five great-grandchildren, Lauren, Alex and Reid Shaw of Fairhope, Ala., and Ethan and Addison Burgess of Huntington, W.Va. Also, Mildred has two special friends, Gerry Fenton and Judy Riggs of Huntington, W.Va.; and a niece, Susan Rowley of Jacksonville, Fla. Mildred read the Bible through several times and enjoyed western books, game shows and old movies onTV. She enjoyed fixing things, gardening, gospel music and helping others. Friends and relatives always enjoyed visiting her. She loved to laugh. Mildred will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Special thanks go to Midland Meadows Senior Living facility nurses, aids, kitchen staff and servers who cared for her with compassion, love and kindness.We truly appreciate the wonderful help of Hospice in her last days.Words cannot express the gratitude for the care she received.

Donations may be sent to Hospice of Huntington and the Cabell County Humane Society, where she adopted a dog named Lady which gave her many years of pleasure.

Reger Funeral Home, Huntington was in charge of arrangements.

Graveside services were conducted Monday, June 18, 2012 at Blue Sulphur Cemetery, Ona, W.Va. Pastor Bob Hale of Good Samaritan Church presided.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

HAROLD WILLIAM OURS Harold William Ours, 82, of Milton, passed away Friday, June 15, 2012, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton, with Pastor Windell Shull officiating. Burial followed in Milton Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 29, 1929, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Charles and Margaret Ours. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Calvin Ours.

Mr. Ours was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served during the Korean War, in which he fought in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir where later the survivors were referred to as the "Chosin Few." He was a retired construction worker with the Local 132 Operating Engineers. During his employment, he helped build the New River Gorge Bridge.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jane Johnson Ours; two daughters, Sharon Atkinson and Connie Callopi, both of Milton; special son-in-law, Larry Atkinson of Milton; four grandchildren, Harold "Wilkie" (Kelly) Shull of Milton, Jason Holley (Bethany) of Milton, Greg Callopi (Anna) of Huntington, and special granddaughter, Alisha Callopi of Huntington; two brothers, Travis Ours and John Ours; one sister, Eloise Ours Davis; two greatgrandchildren, Whitney and Mya; five step-great-grandchildren, Marshall, Kyra, Dustin, Camron and Kale; and his Marine brother and friend, Carl Lamb.

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

ELMA LUCILLE WEAVER ROSS Elma Lucille Weaver Ross, 87, of Milton, WV, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012 at her residence.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 22, 2012 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Danny Ross. Burial followed in Enon Cemetery.

She was born July 24, 1924 in Cabell County, a daughter of the late Jeat and Fannie Perry Weaver. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ross, infant daughter, Linda Carol, two sons, John L. and Terry S. Ross, and one granddaughter, Emmy Lou Kuhn-Pritchard.

She is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Elizabeth Napier, and her husband, Ronnie, of Frazeyburg, OH, and Sheila Elaine Ross-Kuhn and her husband,Kent Kuhn of Ona; one son, Bill Ross and his companion, Judith Carter Ross, of Milton; and a daughter-in-law, Patsy Ann Raney Ross; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A special thank you goes to our mother’s medical companion KatherineWaters.

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

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

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Enrollment underway for Cabell County Schools drug testing SUBMITTED ARTICLE HUNTINGTON -- Cabell County Schools is conducting open enrollment for its Drug Testing program for the 2012 – 2013 school year. The Drug Testing Program is open to all students in grades 6 through 12 and is mandatory for students who participate in athletics and/or park on school grounds.

Students, with consent of their parents, who never have been a part of the drug testing program and want to participate for the first time, can do so by accessing

the Drug Testing Information link at www.cabellcountyschools.com.

The on-line orientation is for any student who has not attended a Drug Testing Orientation session at any point in the past and can also be viewed by any parent who wants to learn more about the drug testing program.

Students who cannot access the orientation on-line will be permitted to do so at their school.

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TRAIL FROM PAGE 1 first one in our service area, and we hope we are able to do others.”

Doug Korstanje, director of marketing and community relations at St. Mary's Medical Center, said that the hospital was happy to support the project.

“This will be a great interactive learning tool for kids and families, and St. Mary's Medical Center is pleased to partner with United Way and the park board to make this possible,” Korstanje said.

Laura Gilliam, Executive Director of United Way of the River Cities, said that her organization has talked about developing a trail for quite some time, and the

This sign welcomes visitors to the new Born Learning Trail at Ritter Park in Huntington. The new trail opened to the public last Thursday, June 21.

Photo by Jack Bailey

(Left) Doug Korstanje, director of marketing and community relations at St. Mary's Medical Center, checks to make sure that a sign post along the new Born Learning Trail in Ritter Park is level. St. Mary's Medical Center, United Way of the River Cities and the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District joined together to create the new trail. Photo by Jack Bailey pieces fell into place over the past few months to make it happen.

“This is going to be a real positive thing to add to the park,” she said.

The Born Learning Trail is part of the United Way's Success by 6 Program. Success By 6 seeks to ensure that all children are ready physically, mentally, developmentally, emotionally and socially to begin kindergarten.

Korstanje said that with the completion of the trail, area parents have a place to take their children that is fun and promotes learning at the same time.

“This will encourage families to

get outside and learn and have fun,” he said. “And what a great venue in Ritter Park.”

Duncan Box and Lumber donated paint for the trail and Bosley Rental and Supply donated the use of a two-person, gas-powered auger to install the sign posts.

The Born Learning Trail is a self-guided trail that is open to the public during regular park hours.

For more information contact the United Way of the River Cities at 304-523-8929, or visit the organization's website at www.unitedwayrivercities.org.

Volunteers work on one of 10 sign posts along the new Born Learning Trail in Ritter Park. Volunteers constructed the new interactive learning trail last Monday and Tuesday. Photo by Jack Bailey

Volunteers paint a hopscotch grid along the new Born Learning Trail in Ritter Park. Photo by Jack Bailey