Tuesday, April 10, 2012
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Putnam County to hold Democratic Convention Saturday, April 14
Manchin talks energy, jobs at John Amos plant
ELEANOR -- In order to participate in the West Virginia Delegate Selection Plan for the 2012 Democratic National Convention, Putnam County will hold its Democratic Convention Saturday, April 14, on the 2nd Floor of the Eleanor Fire Station in Eleanor, West Virginia. Registration begins at 3:30 PM with the convention beginning at 4:00 PM. Those present will elect 44 delegates from the three magisterial districts to the State Convention. The County Convention is open to all registered Democrats in Putnam County. The Convention will be followed by a Democratic Rally “Meet the Candidates” in the same location beginning at 5:30 PM. Free food & beverages will be provided. All Democrats welcome. For more information, call Travis Hoffman, (304) 757-0021, or email at travis@tyreeembree.com.
WINFIELD – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., stopped at the John Amos power plant on Tuesday, April 3, to deliver a speech about the importance of energy to the overall economy of the United States. Manchin's stop in Putnam County came as part of a twoweek long series of public meetings and events throughout West Virginia that the senator has dubbed the “Fighting for Every Job” tour. “Not everyone sees the connection between energy and jobs, and that’s why I wanted to visit John Amos, the largest power plant in American Electric Power’s system,” Manchin said to a standing room only crowd that filled a large conference room at the power plant. “Here at John Amos, you use American coal to employ American workers to provide energy
By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., spoke to a standing room only crowd inside the John Amos power plant on Tuesday about the importance energy plays to the nation’s overall economy. Photo by Jack Bailey. to Americans.” Manchin used much of his 30-plus minute speech to talk about the importance of coal to the overall energy plan for the United States. He said that while many in Washington, D.C., including the president
would like to see coal phased out as part of the energy producing pipeline in the United States it will be a major player for years to come. “Because although we can – and should – use other sources of energy like wind, solar, bio-
mass, natural gas – they simply don’t cut it,” Manchin said. “When coal makes up 39 percent of your energy production – and there’s nothing else out there that’s as dependable, reliable and affordable – you can’t survive without it. So the (Obama) administration shouldn’t try to kill it. Instead, this administration should be working on a true ‘all of the above’ approach.” Manchin said that thanks to technology, the use of coal in electric power generation is cleaner now than at any time in the nation's past. He pointed to the John Amos plant as a prime example of how coal can be used to generate electricity in a cleaner burning fashion. At John Amos, AEP spent more than $1 billion to install 'scrubbers' that dramatically reduce the amount of nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide emissions, SEE JOBS ON PAGE 3
Reflecting on Putnam’s past…
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This historic photo shows the town of Eleanor under construction in 1934. The men selected as homesteaders lived in the barracks in the background while they were building the town. The barracks later served as the school, a store, meeting hall and church. This and other historic photos can be found in the new book "We Love to Tell the Stories, A Pictorial History of Putnam County, WV" published by the Upper Vandalia Historical Society. Photo courtesy of the Upper Vandalia Historical Society.
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Page 2 –Tuesday,April 10,2012 Tom Easter Benefit Tom Easter of Eleanor was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) in October, 2011. There will be a Benefit Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, April 21st at Eleanor Baptist Church on Rt. 62 in Eleanor. This benefit is for the medical cost and transportation to Ruby Memorial in Morgantown. The benefit will run from 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Meal includes: Homemade Spaghetti, Cole Saw, Garlic Bread and Drink for $7.00. There will be lots of Homemade desserts, a Jupiter jump for kids, nice raffle items such as Queen Size mattress/box springs, Fishing Poles, a Private Chef, Paintings, Movies, Ceiling Fan, Gift Baskets, a Silent Auction and much more. A good time for all. Hope you can come!
Special Needs Caregivers’ Support Group Begins in Scott Depot Do you have a special needs child or family member? Come join us as we offer listening ears, support, ideas and share information. Parents and Friends of Special Needs Children support group kick-off meeting will be on Tuesday, April 17 at 7:00 pm at the Teays Valley Church of God. Come meet with others in similar situations! For more information or to let us know you are coming call 304/755-3976. Teays Valley Church of God is located at 4430 Teays Valley Rd. in Scott Depot just east of exit 40 off I-64.
2012 Osbra Eye Memorial Wildflower Walks Kanawha State Forest Foundation presents the 2012 Osbra Eye Memorial Wildflower Walks, Saturday April 14th. Registration is from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. at swimming pool area of Kanawha State Forest. Cost: Adults, $5.00; under age 16, $2.00. Walks will be from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Several different walks, including Wildflower Identifica-
Community Calendar tion, Beginning & Advanced Birding, and Photography (be sure to bring a camera & binoculars) Come join in for the sights and sounds of the natural world! There will be door prizes, raffle, hot dog sale, free drinks. Walks assisted by The Department of Natural Resources, Handlan Chapter Brooks Bird Club, Mary Ingles Trail Blazers, and the West Virginia Native Plant Society. For more information call 304-925-2771 or 304-558-3500.
Putnam County Meet the Candidates Putnam Aging will be holding their “Meet the Candidates” in the following Putnam Senior Centers: Tuesday, April 17th - 10:30 a.m. at Hometown Senior Center, 100 – 1st Ave. N., Hometown. Tuesday, April 24th – 10:30 a.m. at Hurricane Senior Center, 2800 Putnam Ave., Hurricane. Tuesday, May 1st – 10:30 a.m. at Buffalo Senior Center, #48 Wrights Lane, Buffalo. Each senior center services lunch at 11:30. Open to the public! Everyone welcome!
New Support Group Alzheimer support group held on the first Wednesday of each month at 12:00 noon at Hometown Senior Center. There is no charge. This group is for the caregiver, spouse, or family member of the Alzheimer patient. Hometown Senior Center is located at 100 First Ave. N. in Hometown. No need to sign up ahead of time. For more information you may call 304-586-2745.
Bible Quiz Overnighter When: April 13th and 14th Sponsored by Teays Valley Church of God, 4430 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot. Phone 304-757-9222 for more details.
Donations of Baby Items Needed Spring has arrived and it's
time to clear out your garage, basement, attic, and other areas of your home of all those no longer needed items! The Gabriel Project of West Virginia is accepting donations of baby and toddler items to distribute to needy families. Due to federal consumer safety standards, used cribs or used car seats cannot be accepted. However, other used baby equipment in good condition is welcome as well as infant and toddler clothing, maternity clothes of all sizes, diapers and formula. To make your donation to the Gabriel Project nearest you, call the state office at 304-205-5865 or e-mail info@gabrielwv.org. The Gabriel Project of West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that provides immediate and practical support to needy pregnant women and families with infants and young children under the age of two years. The Gabriel Project serves West Virginia families in more than 25 counties in the state.
April Showers = Spring Flowers! Charleston WV Christian Women’s lunch will be held at the Columbia Gas Auditorium (1700 MacCorkle Ave., SE, Charleston, WV) on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. (Doors Open at 10:30 AM). $16.00 Inclusive. Bring A Friend to Lunch! Ladies, How does your garden grow? Join us as we find out from Lynne Schwartz-Barker, Coowner and Garden Designer of Flowerscape, as she shares planting tips to create beautiful and bountiful gardens. Melissa Pratt, of Scott Depot, will fill the room with her musical talent! Carolyn Wilkins, from West Milton, OH, will be our guest speaker, with an intriguing topic, “Ending a Bad Beginning to Begin a Glad Ending.” Please Honor Your Reservation. Reservations: Call Tina at 304-546-8215, email CWVCW@yahoo.com by Monday, April 16th. Open to the Public by Reservation.
New Found Road to perform Saturday, April 21st
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New Found Road will be performing on Saturday, April 21st (7:30 p.m.) at the Mountaineer Opry House, Milton. Visit http://www.mountaineeropry.com/ for more information on this great night of music.
Community Fundraiser This Fundraising Event will be held Friday-Saturday, April 2728. Bon-Ton Stores Inc., which operates stores such as Bergner's, Boston Store, ElderBeerman and more, is accepting
non-profit organizations to sell booklets that contain savings on in-store and online merchandise during the Bon-Ton Community Days event. Organizations will keep 100 percent of the $5 donation for each booklet sold. To sign-up, visit www.communitydayevent.com.
St. Francis School Summer Fun Academy Registration is now open for St. Francis of Assisi School’s Summer Fun Academy for children ages 3-12. The program will emphasize academic enrichment including daily journal writing, reading and math activities, West Virginia history and world geography, in conjunction with the Smart Board and computer lab. Children will explore the arts, including ballet and acrobatics dance, and learn new skills, such as cooking and sign language. We will also offer lots of fun! Mrs. Jennifer Lopez is the director of the Academy and the staff includes experienced child care workers, college students, and current teachers. Summer Fun Academy will begin June 11 and end August 2. The hours are Monday – Thursday from 7:30am – 5:00pm. Your child can attend on a weekly basis or on a drop-in basis. To register for the Academy, or for more information, please visit our website www.sfswv.com, or call the school office (304) 7275690.
Putnam County Voter Registration Deadline Putnam County Voter Registration deadline is April 17th, 2012. For more information contact the Putnam County Clerk’s office at 304-586-0202.
T.O.P.S. No. 465 Weekly meetings of TOPS "Take Off Pounds Sensibly," are held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Winfield United Methodist Church, 20 Radwin Drive, Winfield, WV 25213. Questions, call Sharon, 304-523-4618.
First Baptist Church of St. Albans to present Annual Music Camp Looking for a fun as well as meaningful activity for your children this summer? The First Baptist Church of St. Albans at Sixth Ave. and Second St. offers a Music Camp, July 16-20, 9 am to 2:30 pm daily at the church. The camp is for children entering grades 2 (age 7 by June) through 7 in September 2012. Participants are involved in choral singing, handbells, Orff instruments, a basic music class, instruction to the orchestra and recreation Additional classes are offered in Guitar, Drums, Pipe Organ, and Interpretive Movement. Tuition for the camp is $37
The Putnam Standard per child with family rates available. For additional information and online registration, visit www.musiccampfbc.com or call 304-727-4661. You may also register at the church Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm. Enrollment for each grade is limited.
St. Francis Bingo St. Francis Church at 525 Holley Street, St. Albans holds Bingo every Monday evening beginning with Early Birds at 5pm. Concessions are available. Please call (304) 727-3033 for more information.
Putnam County Schools Developmental Screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Teays Valley Road. We will screen children ages 2-1/2 to 4 years for speech/language, hearing, vision, motor skills, social skills, self-help and cognition Please call 586-0500 ext 1154, to schedule an appointment.
Outdoor (2012 Spring) Volleyball League now Forming! A new Sand-court CO-ED adult volleyball league is forming in Scott Depot. All Skill Levels (15 years or older) are encouraged to play! Whether you are a weekend warrior, family reunion, picnic-only type volleyball player or a seasoned veteran, we want you! We are seeking individuals and/or teams interested in familyfriendly competition, exercise and fun! Play begins on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 and continues for 8 weeks, plus a 1 week tournament. Best of 3 Game Series will be played each Tuesday Evenings at 6:00, 6:45, 7:30 & possibly 8:15 pm depending on the number of teams signing up. League will be refereed (call if interested in being hired). Our Concession stand, Childrens Play area and Restrooms will be open during the games. Site is alcohol/tobacco free and is Located at Teays Valley Acres - a community park on Teays Valley Road between Rocky Step and McCloud. Individual Player Cost is $30 for the season. Corporate Sponsored Teams may sign-up together or we can randomly assign individuals to 8 person teams (6 player maximum on court of which no more than 3 men at one time are permitted). To sign up, individuals or teams may call Thom Pratt at: 304-757-6453 or email: thom@horizonwv.org. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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Putnam County Clean-Up Where: Putnam County Park #1 Valley Drive, Hurricane, WV When: Saturday, May 5, 2012 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Details: 10 Waste Tires on or off Rims 10 Computer or Electronic Items Appliances & Scrap Metal Not Accepted: Propane and Gasoline tanks, motor oil, solvents, paints and pesticides, roofing materials, barb wire, block, wood, concrete, brush or fluorescent light bulbs. NO hazardous materials and NO commercial vehicles or contractors. NO HOUSEHOLD WASTE!!! For additional information, contact the Putnam County Solid Waste Authority at (304)586-0495.
Network Of Women (NOW) Monthly Meeting
the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Office. About NOW: This committee is led by women in business in the community. Programs are designed to support women in the business community. Typical programs conducted throughout the year are a blood drive, the “Uniquely Me” Program, “Ladies Night Out” and “In the Know”. The group also participates in “Bell Ringing” for the Salvation Army and collected non-perishable food items throughout the year and distributed to the local food pantry to give back to the community. NOW is open to all women working for and with Putnam County Chamber member businesses interested in expanding their professional, personal and social relationships with other women.
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JOBS FROM PAGE 1 created when coal is burned in the process of generating electricity. “The last time I was here at John Amos was when I was governor, and you were putting thousands of West Virginians to work making this one of the cleanest coal plants in the world,” Manchin said. “When I tell my colleagues why this country can’t walk away from coal-generated power – and that we can make it cleaner, I point to this plant. When they say a picture is worth a thousand words, I wish every senator could come in and see this plant and what you do here.” Manchin said that unfortunately, like many issues in Washington, energy has become a political issue with both parties fighting, instead of working on solutions. “There are people who say that some Republicans don’t care about our environment and only want to get rid of all of the regulations. And there are those who say that some Democrats don’t care about jobs and only want to make new burdensome rules,” Manchin said. “But the truth is, they’re wrong. Energy is a commonsense issue – and it doesn’t belong to one political party or another.” Manchin said that he would like to see common ground reached on energy, and especially coal, instead of implementing rules that make it more costly to generate electricity
from coal-fired power plants. “By its own estimates, this administration says that coal will make up 39 percent of our energy generation in 2035. But instead of embracing this abundant energy source that we have right here in America, this EPA is fully engaged in a war on coal,” Manchin said. “You don’t have to look much further than the newly proposed greenhouse gas emissions rules for new power plants to understand that. Under those rules, we won’t see any new coal-fired plants built, and that is a grave mistake.” Manchin said that he still has hope that bi-partisan solutions can be reached in Washington that would allow coal-fired power plants to continue into the future. He pointed to the namesake of the John Amos plant as a prime example of bi-partisanship. Not only was John Amos a long-time director of AEP but a staunch Democrat who managed Robert C. Byrd's first political campaign. “Now, who would believe that the largest power plant in AEP’s system is named after a hardcore Democrat?” Manchin asked the crowd. “Forty years ago, no one would have thought twice. That’s because energy isn’t a partisan issue. We all need power. We all want a clean environment. We all need good paying jobs. I’m fighting for every single one of those jobs.”
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Putnam County Teachers will see Pay Raise By David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com
Putnam County teachers and service personnel will be seeing a little extra on their paychecks, starting July 1. At its April 2 meeting, the Putnam County Board of Education approved a $500-per-year pay raise for teachers and service personnel. Last year, the board made a commitment to raise teacher's pay by $1,000 annually over a three-year period as it raised pay by $500. The latest raise completes the pledge, said Superintendent Chuck Hatfield. “Last year, we were able to provide a raise of $500 and said we hoped to do $1,000 in three years. We feel very fortunate that we were able to do it in two years. We value our employees for the great job they do,” he said. Board member William Legg said the employees deserve it. “When you have the best school system in West Virginia, you should have the highestpaid teachers and service personnel,” he said. Deborah Phillips, board member, said the community plays a major role in the success of the county's schools. “One of the things we have going for us is our community and the support we've had from the citizens of this county,” she said. While the county's teachers and service personnel were already among the state's highest paid, the same could not be said for its substitutes. The board addressed a policy change that will pay subs 90 percent of the state's basic teacher salary for up to 10 consecutive days. For longer assignments, they will earn 90 percent of the state's advanced salary, based on their experience. After 30 consecutive days, they
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will earn full advanced salary. Sam Sentelle, board member, said they certainly deserve it. “I'm happy we're raising substitute pay. I think probably the roughest job in the schools is being a substitute teacher,” he said. Hatfield said the school board had considered raising substitute pay last year, but was unable to do so at the time. “We investigated our substitute pay and found that we were paying less than our surrounding counties. The 90 percent will bring us in line with our surrounding counties,” he said. The board is also reviewing its policy for paying coaches and extracurricular-activity supervisors, who are paid on a point system. Hatfield said the board wants to raise that pay by $10 per point, with the intent of raising it another $10 as soon as possible. Terry Cunningham, president of the Putnam County Chapter of the American Federation of Teachers, has addressed the board in the past, asking it to remember teachers' pay as they created their budget. This time, she came to offer thanks to the
board. “On behalf of the teachers, service personnel and substitutes of Putnam County, we'd like to thank you for the consideration you've given us in placing an increment in the budget for us,” she said. In other business, the board approved a $129,000 bid for floor cleaning and installing a floor covering at the new Poca Middle School. The bid from D&D Coatings was the lowest bid. Hatfield said this same type of floor coating was installed at Mountain View Elementary several years ago. “We piloted this system at Mountain View, where they put this coating on the floor and then put protective feet on all the furniture. It's guaranteed for three years and you don't wax it or anything, you just mop it. We're in the fourth year of that coating at Mountain View and it looks as new today as it did four years ago,” Hatfield said. The board will meet again at 7 p.m., Tuesday April 17. Contact David Payne Sr. at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com.
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The Greenhouse of Teays Valley to host dinner theater April 27-28 By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
TEAYS VALLEY – The Greenhouse of Teays Valley is bringing live dinner theater back to the area April 27-28. The Teays Valley restaurant and gift shop, located in the Mid Valley Square Shopping Plaza, in collaboration with Murder and Merriment, a professional acting troupe from Huntington, will be hosting “Marriage, Mob & Murder” Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28, beginning at 7 p.m. each night. Greenhouse owner Eric Reckard said that the show is a Romeo and
Juliet style murder mystery that tells the story of the daughter of Mob Boss "Bulldog" Balconi and the son of competing boss Sammy Stiletto who are getting married. Unfortunately, the groom-to-be's body is found in his car, riddled with bullets, on the way to the wedding. The two families then head to the wedding reception to make sense of the killing. The reception serves as the backdrop for the evening and those who attend the dinner play an active role in helping to solve the crime, Reckard said. Actors remain in character throughout the evening and interact with guests at the dinner. Those in at-
tendance are able to ask the characters questions, and the characters are not allowed to lie. However, they can be evasive in their answers, Reckard said. At the end of the evening, the audience will have the opportunity to help solve the mystery, and correct ballots will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Greenhouse gift card, he said. The menu for the evening, served buffet style, will include a fresh garden salad with choice of dressings, freshly baked Italian garlic bread or dinner rolls, cheese stuffed shells with choice of meat sauce or marinara sauce, seafood alfredo on penne
pasta, broccoli and other vegetables, and Italian Wedding cake. Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per couple, plus tax. Reckard said that the response from his regular patrons has been so strong that The Greenhouse is already planning a second live dinner theater event for May 18 and May 19, and has tentative plans for a third dinner theater event in June. Reckard said that the acting troop has about 20 different plays that it can perform so each engagement will feature a different experience for the audience. In addition to the restaurant, The Greenhouse also offers a variety of
items for sale in its gift shop. Weber Grills are offered at The Greenhouse, as are other unique and specialty items such as Trollbeads and items by local artists. The Greenhouse also offers a variety of classes, such as sushi making and grilling to name a few. The Greenhouse of Teays Valley is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call The Greenhouse at (304) 397-6316 or visit www.thegreenhouseinc.com. The Greenhouse of Teays Valley also has a Facebook page you can like to receive updates.
National report finds Putnam among State's Healthiest Counties By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
Putnam County was ranked as one of the 10 healthiest counties in the state of West Virginia in a report released last week that measures the health of every county in the nation. Putnam County was ranked as the 7th healthiest county in West Virginia in the rankings published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). The Rankings assess the overall health of every county in all 50 states, using a standard way to measure how healthy people are and how long they live. The rankings consider factors that affect people’s health within four cat-
egories: health behavior, clinical care, social and economic factors, and physical environment. Among other things, the rankings look at factors such as smoking, drinking and obesity, as well as social and economic factors such as unemployment. In all measures, Putnam County fared well in the report. In the healthy behaviors rankings, 21 percent of adults in Putnam County were reported to be smokers, while statewide 26 percent of adults were listed as smokers. Nationwide, 14 percent of adults are smokers. In adult obesity, 30 percent of Putnam County residents were listed as obese, compared to 33 percent statewide and 25 percent nationally. Only 13 percent of Putnam County residents were listed as uninsured, ac-
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cording to the report, while statewide 17 percent of residents were uninsured. Nationally, 11 percent are uninsured. Putnam County's ratio of population per primary care physician was also better than the state average at 815 to 1 in Putnam County compared to 894 to 1 statewide. In social and economic factors, 78 percent of Putnam County residents have at least a high school diploma, while statewide 77 percent of residents do, according to the report. When it comes to higher education, 62 percent of Putnam County residents reported having some college education, while statewide only 49 percent of residents have had
some college education. Unemployment in Putnam County was also lower than the state average standing at 7.6 percent for the county, while statewide the unemployment rate was 9.1 percent. Putnam County also had a lower percentage of children living in poverty than the overall state of West Virginia with 14 percent in Putnam County compared to 26 percent statewide. Overall, Pendleton, Monongalia, Tucker, Wirt and Jefferson were listed by the report as the five healthiest counties in West Virginia. On the other end of the spectrum, Boone, Logan, Wyoming, Mingo and McDowell were listed as the five least
healthy counties in the state. “The County Health Rankings show us that much of what influences our health happens outside of the doctor’s office. In fact, where we live, learn, work and play has a big role in determining how healthy we are and how long we live,” said Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., president and CEO of RWJF. “The good news is that businesses, health care providers, government, consumers and community leaders are already joining forces in communities across the nation to change some of the gaps that the Rankings highlight.” For more information, visit www.countyhealthrankings.org.
WV Humanities Council Announces Education Initiative CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Humanities Council announces a national initiative to promote the teaching of the humanities in America’s community colleges. The National Endowment for the Humanities recently awarded a $360,000 grant to the Community College Humanities Association for the nationwide effort to strengthen humanities course content. The project, titled
“Advancing the Humanities at Community Colleges,” will provide 18 community colleges with the opportunity to enhance humanities offerings on their own campuses. The colleges will be chosen on a competitive basis. The West Virginia Humanities Council endorses this important effort and is collaborating with the Community College Humanities Association to alert West Virginia
NOTICE HURRICANE WATER CUSTOMERS FLUSHING LINES The City of Hurricane Water Department will be flushing the Water System from
During the time that the Department is flushing lines you may experience some turbidity or cloudiness for a short period during and immediately after the line flushing.
community and technical colleges to this opportunity. The competitively selected community colleges will receive curriculum and faculty development services and benefits. Applications for the competition are due April 25. Interested applicants may contact David A. Berry at the Community College Humanities Association, c/o Essex County College, 303 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102, and (973)873-3577 or via email at berry@essex.edu for more information. The Association’s website address is www.ccha-assoc.org. West Virginia Humanities Council grants administrator Amy Saunders is also available to help with questions. She may be reached at 304-346-8500 or saunders@wvhumanities.org.
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News from Putnam County Assessor Tax year 2013 is fast approaching, and we will start mailing out Personal Property forms, Business Personal Property forms, and Farm Discounts July 1st. If you do not receive a form after the 1st, please call the office or go online at putnamcoassessor.com/forms. We will not accept any forms until after July 1st. Signup for Homestead Exemption starts July 1st and ends December 1st. If you will be 65 before June 30, 2013 or are 100% totally and permanently disabled, you qualify. Any new business in Putnam County is required, by law, to file a Business Personal Property return if doing business on July 1. If you need any information, please contact that Department and they will be happy to assist you. The Assessor’s Office deals in setting values for the county, not
taxes. When you receive your tax ticket in July and notice an increase in assessed value from one year to the next, please call our office and we’ll go over everything with you. Any property that had increased 10% or more, for the 2012 tax year, was mailed a letter in December. If the value remained constant but the taxable amount has increased; the levy rate is higher. This rate (multiplier) is set by the Board of Education, County Commission, Legislature, and Municipalities (if within city limits). Once again I want to reiterate, we set assessed value not levy rate. The field personnel will be in Hurricane Town, Curry District, and Teays Valley District for this 3 year cycle. You should see Putnam County Assessor’s Office on the side panels of each vehicle with a
telephone number listed. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call.
I now have a GIS website. You can go to putnamcoassessor.com, and there is a hyperlink portal
called Putnam County Maps/GIS data. Click on this link, go in as a guest, and you can view ownership, district/map/parcel, deed book/page, legal description, maps (location & aerial), and 3 years of assessed values. Only the information listed on our land books is on this guest site. Please look over this link, and let me know your feelings. I believe this site will help Putnam County residents because they no longer need to make a trip to view maps and information. My goal is to keep Putnam County residents aware of all filing dates and deadlines. Please call me anytime at 304-586-0206 if you have questions or concerns, and I will be glad to assist you. Sherry Hayes, Putnam County Assessor
SBA disaster loans available to businesses in Putnam and Cabell Counties WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses in Putnam and Cabell Counties following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration for several counties in West Virginia affected by severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, mudslides and landslides from Feb. 29 to March 5, 2012. "The U.S. Small Business Administration is strongly committed to providing the people of West Virginia with the most effective and customer-focused response possible to assist homeowners, renters, and businesses with federal disaster loans. Getting businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority at SBA,” U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Karen G. Mills said. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Lincoln, Marion and Wayne in West Virginia, which are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the SBA. Small businesses and most private non-profit organizations in the following adjacent counties are eligible to apply only for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Boone, Cabell, Harrison,
Kanawha, Logan, Mingo, Monongalia, Putnam, Taylor and Wetzel in West Virginia; Boyd, Lawrence, and Martin in Kentucky; and Lawrence in Ohio. Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace disaster damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible up to $40,000 to repair or replace disaster damaged or destroyed personal property. Businesses and private nonprofit organizations of any size may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. The SBA may increase a loan up to 20 percent of the total amount of disaster damage to real estate and/or leasehold improvements, as verified by SBA, to make improvements that lessen the risk of property damage by future disasters of the same kind. For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private non-profit organ-
izations of all sizes, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage. Interest rates are as low as 1.875 percent for homeowners and renters, 3 percent for non-profit organizations and 4 percent for businesses with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant's financial condition. To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, call the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at 800-621FEMA (3362), (TTY) 800-4627585 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Additional details on the locations of Disaster Recovery Centers and the loan application process can be obtained by calling the SBA Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an e-mail to disastercustomerser-
vice@sba.gov. Those affected by the disaster may also apply for disaster loans electronically from SBA's website a t https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/. The filing deadline to return applications for physical property
damage is May 15, 2012. The deadline to return economic injury applications is December 17, 2012. For more information about the SBA's Disaster Loan Program, visit our website at www.sba.gov.
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Putnam County BOE approves $1.7 million Technology Bid By David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com
The Putnam County Board of Education approved a $1.7 million bid to provide technology infrastructure at four of the county's schools during its April 2 meeting. The board approved the bid from Pomeroy IT Solutions, which submitted the lowest bid for the technology packages at Buffalo High School, Confidence Elementary, Poca Elementary, Poca Middle and Winfield Middle Schools. Superintendent Chuck Hatfield said that the spending would have to be approved by the West Virginia
School Building Authority, since the county would be using SBA funds it already has. The spending wouldn't furnish entire computer labs, but would provide the technology infrastructure needed in the schools, in addition to classroom technologies, such as Smartboards. The county also authorized Pomeroy IT to install wireless infrastructure at six schools in February. The board also hired Danielle Kisamore to teach agricultural science as part of the agriculture project at the new Buffalo High School. It also approved Sarah Hyatt as a longterm substitute teacher. She will be teaching the classes of Christian St. John, who resigned last month amid
allegations of insubordination. Resignations: • Kara Anderson, county, substitute teacher. Barbara Collier, Putnam County Career and Technical Center, LPN Instructor. C. Patrick Clark, Winfield High, freshman assistant football. Paul Sowards, Buffalo High, cross country. Allison Tusing, Rock Branch Elementary, critical skills tutor. Stanley Baldwin, substitute warehouse. Ronzel Richardson II, Buffalo Elementary, custodian. Employment: • Michael Davis, Buffalo El-
ementary, SLD/MI Resource teacher. Marquita Duke, G.W. Middle School, choral music teacher. Lori Fizer, itinerant school nurse. Ashley Torres, itinerant school nurse. Shinya Turley, Poca Middle School, physical education/health teacher. Garrett Burdette, Buffalo High School, assistant boys' basketball. James Burgess, George Washington Middle, boys’ basketball. Marshall Chandler, Poca Middle School girls' basketball. Patricia Dimsdale, Hurricane High School, assistant volleyball. Todd Higginbotham, Winfield Middle School, volleyball.
Hilton Ingraham, Winfield Middle, cross country. Jana McGinnis, county Special Olympics coordinator. Lesley Payne, Poca Middle boys' basketball. Wayne Pritt, Winfield High School, assistant football coach. Jackie Scott, Buffalo High School, assistant volleyball. Stanley Baldwin, substitute aide. Nathan Morris, Winfield High, aide. Carolyn Humphrey, Regina, Lanham, April McVey, Alvie Napier Jr., Sandy Spaulding, Twyla Wheeler, John Young, substitute custodians. Contact David Payne Sr. at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com.
Settlement to Change Complexion of Land Conservation in West Virginia CHARLESTON, WV - The West Virginia Land Trust (Land Trust) has been awarded $4,050,000 to launch a five year initiative to protect up to 20,000 thousand acres of forested and riparian areas in southern West Virginia. The initiative is funded by a settlement of a citizen enforcement action against Alpha Natural Resources subsidiaries that prosecuted violations of the Clean Water Act. Appalachian Mountain Advocates brought the enforcement action and negotiated the settlement on behalf of the Sierra Club, the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition, the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, and Coal River Mountain Watch. The Land Trust will use these funds in the watersheds impacted by the viola-
tions, namely the Kanawha and Guyandotte River watersheds. Additionally, the Land Trust was awarded $500,000 in 2011 from Clean Water Act enforcement actions brought by Appalachian Mountain Advocates. A unique feature of this initiative is the collaboration with the West Virginia University College of Law and its new Land Use and Sustainable Development Clinic (also funded by more than $4,250,000 from actions brought by Appalachian Mountain Advocates to enforce the Clean Water Act) to provide law students with the practical experience in the field of land use planning and land conservation matters. That clinic will educate future generations on conservation law and its application in our state.
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“We have been a very small organization for many years, operating on a very lean budget. Over the years we have protected historic farms, natural woodlands, riparian areas and mature forests; and all because of the passion of the property owners who made these donations, and the hard work of our dedicated board members,” says Terrell Ellis, Executive Director. “These funds have the opportunity to change the complexion of the land conservation movement in West Virginia. We will now have the resources to compensate land owners, help cover the costs associated with closing easements and collaboratively partner with other conservation organizations across the state to priori-
tize conservation efforts,” Ellis continued. The Land Trust has a rich history of protecting special places in West Virginia through the use of voluntary conservation easements which protect and preserve land according to the land owners’ wishes in perpetuity. A conservation easement is a voluntary contract between a landowner and a land trust (or other qualified agency) in which the owner places permanent restrictions on the future uses of some or all of their property to protect scenic, wildlife, or agricultural resources. The property owner dictates the details of the agreement to assure that their vision for the property is maintained. It is then the responsibility of
the land trust to maintain, monitor, and if necessary defend the easement. Founded in 1995, The West Virginia Land Trust, through education, outreach, and voluntary conservation easements, works to help West Virginians protect their special places, forever. Unfortunately, there are many more special places left unprotected and open to unwanted development. Protecting farmlands, forests, urban green spaces, watersheds and other natural areas takes imagination, commitment, knowledge and a collaborative approach. For more information on the West Virginia Land Trust (www.wvlandtrust.org) call304-346-7788 or email- wvlt@te-associates.com.
Set Smart Money Goals during Financial Literacy Month Spring cleaning isn’t just for your house. You can also spend some time spring cleaning your finances. April is Financial Literacy Month, a great chance for you to evaluate your current financial situation and set some new financial goals. Maybe you want to finally pay off your credit card debt, or start saving for your child’s college fund. With these tips from USA.gov, you’ll be able to take an honest look at where you stand now, determine where you want to go and develop a smart financial plan to get there. • MyMoney.gov is your one stop shop to find answers to your most common financial questions.
You’ll find tips and financial advice centered on important life events, like the birth of a child, buying a home and retiring from your job. You can also find worksheets to help you set up a budget and calculators to determine how much you need to save for retirement and more. • Keeping track of all your financial accounts can be challenging. But you can streamline the process by taking advantage of tools like online banking and automatic bill paying to cut down on some of financial paperwork in your life. You can also learn how to use your bank’s mobile apps safely and effectively to manage your money while keeping your personal
information safe. • No matter the state of the current economic climate, it’s always a good idea to try to save some money for emergencies or other unexpected expenses that might pop up. In Managing Your Money in Good Times and Bad, you’ll get tips on spending less, saving more and learn how to borrow money in a smart way so that you don’t get hit with overbearing interest rates. Find more answers to your money questions and get tips on managing your money, avoiding debt and improving your credit in the 2012 Consumer Action Handbook. Read it online or order your free copy.
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Auction and flea market slated for Radio and Technology Museum By David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com
If you have vintage electronics on your mind, this will be the place to be. The Museum of Radio and Technology and West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame in Huntington will be holding its annual Spring Traders event on April 14. The event starts at 8 a.m. with vendors offering a variety of antique radios, phonographs, etc. as well as a wide variety of components and accessories, followed by an auction of select museum pieces. David Bond, vice president, said the museum, which is located at 1640 Florence Avenue, will be auctioning off duplicate items at noon. “If we get an item that someone is donating to us and we have something like it, we compare them and put the best one on display. If the other one is on loan, it goes back, if not, it gets auctioned. This is one of the ways we raise money – flea market in the morning, auction in the afternoon,” Bond said. Curator Geoff Bourne said that the museum needs to make room for new artifacts coming in. “A lot of these we swap out, or convert to cash to use for other things,” he said. While some models are hard-tofind models, a great number of early radios have survived into the 21st Century. “People today, especially young people, don't think anything of throwing away an old cell phone or some other electronic device. These (an-
The Museum of Radio and Technology in Huntington will be auctioning excess museum pieces on April 14. This reel-to-reel tape recorder sold at a similar auction last fall. Photo by Museum of Radio and Technology. tique) radios were built to last a lifetime and are all repairable, even today. Vacuum tubes are still available, you can buy resistors and capacitors and some parts hardly ever give you trouble. One thing we stress to young people, all of this was repairable – these were not throwaway items,” he said. Certainly one reason radios of days gone by were built to last and be repaired was the cost. David Bond, museum vice president, said that his spent part of his World War I bonus (which the government didn't pay until the mid 1930s) to purchase a 1936 Scott Radio with a whopping 33 vacuum tubes. “When I was a kid,” Bond recalled, “there was a radio in the dining room I could use, but I wasn't allowed to touch the Big Scott.” The Scott radio had cost his father
The Way We Worked
The Smithsonian Institution and the National Archives working with the West Virginia Humanities Council have made available to the Point Pleasant River Museum their traveling exhibition “The Way We Worked.” The exhibition documents the lives of ordinary working people, who were the back bone of this country. While these individuals were usually little known or anonymous, their contribution to our society – through the communities they built, the goods they produced, and the lives they led – were often extraordinary. Included in the exhibition presented by the river museum are the many ways the people of Mason County earned a living and contributed to the growth of this country. During the six weeks period from March 24 through May 5 the Point Pleasant River Museum will be open every day except Monday. There will be five informative programs on the people and events of this area beginning at 7 pm in the evening. The schedule is as follows: April 13 - Presenter: Mr. Charles Keeney; Subject: History of Mason County April 17 - Presenter: Mr. Glenn Miller; Subject: The Lambert Lands “A Journey to Freedom” April 20 - Presenter: Mr. Leonard “Buster” Riffle; Subject: Reminiscing About Old Point Pleasant April 26 - Presenter: Mr. Mike Gerlach; Subject: The Underground Railroad May 4 - Captain Butch Leport; Subject: Life on the River Children’s Events April 7 - Kid’s Day at the River Museum – Visit with the Easter Bunny April 22 - Chip and Heather Wood - The Way We Played
$219 (which would be over $3,500 in today's dollars). The museum shows that many technologies that are considered the most modern of conveniences aren't so modern after all. Fax machines, for instance. That's 19th Century technology and the museum does have in its possession a U.S. Navy fax machine from World War II, which received faxes of weather maps, fleet orders and other important information. The museum has over 10,000 square feet of space and is one of the largest of its kind in the United States.
Among the museum's attractions is this working spark-gap demonstrator to show how the earliest radio transmitters worked. Photo by David Payne Sr. Attractions include: • 1920s radio shop: includes some of the earliest commercial radios and phonographs. It has a working 1910s-style crystal radio and a rotary-spark demonstrator. • 1940s – 1950s show room, which features vintage radios and televisions of that era. Early computer area: features numerous early computers and components. Shortwave radio room: dedicated to shortwave radios dating back to the 1930s. Modern ham radio station: a work-
ing ham radio station used for local club events. Radio classroom: uses working demonstrations to teach schematic symbols and how a circuit works. Vintage Hi-Fi: features a variety of high-fidelity, vacuum-tube stereo equipment. Western Electric Transmitter – an actual 1930s transmitter from an AM radio station. West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame: features influential state broadcasters. Contact David Payne Sr. at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com.
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Putnam County Schools – Menu – April 2012 PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS – CHILD NUTRITION BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU APRIL 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 – SPRING BREAK WEEK! Monday, April 16: Oatmeal Muffin Square LUNCH: BREADED CHICKEN NUGGETS, Macaroni & Cheese, Pineapple Chunks, Cheese-Garlic Biscuit, Milk Tuesday, April 17: Potato Rounds/Toast LUNCH: SALISBURY STEAK w/GRAVY, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans/Applesauce. Wheat Breadstick. Milk Wednesday, April 18: French Toast Sticks
LUNCH: GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH, VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP w/Crackers, Sliced Pears, Yogurt Cup, Milk Thursday, April 19: Egg & Cheese on English Muffin LUNCH: SPAGHETTI w/MEATSAUCE, Tossed Salad, Corn on the Cob, Mixed Fruit Cup, Wheat Roll, Milk Friday, April 20: Pizza Bagel BREADED LUNCH: CHICKEN ON A BUN, Romaine Lettuce/Tomato, French Fries, Marinated Bean Salad. Watermelon Wedge, Milk
Monday, April 23: Mini Pancakes LUNCH: PIZZA, Steamed Spinach, Fresh Carrots w/Dip, Apple Crisp, Vanilla Ice Cream, Milk Tuesday, April 24: Breakfast Pizza LUNCH: CHICKEN FAJITA, Lettuce/Tomato/Cheese, Refried Beans, Orange Wedges, Chips w/Salsa, Milk Wednesday, April 25: Scrambled Eggs, Canadian Bacon/Toast LUNCH: PORK BBQ ON A BUN, Cole Slaw, Baked Potato,
Green Beans, Gelatin w/Fruit, Milk Thursday, April 26: Blueberry Muffin, Yogurt Cup LUNCH: PEPPERONI ROLL, Caesar Salad w/WW Croutons, California Blend Veg’s, Sliced Peaches, Milk Friday, April 27: Biscuit w/Gravy LUNCH: HAMBURGER ON A Romaine Lettuce, BUN, Tomato/Cheese, Potato Wedges, Fresh Melon Cup, Milk GET A NUTRITIOUS START TO THE DAY WITH SCHOOL
BREAKFAST! DAILY BREAKFAST CHOICES - ASSORTED CEREAL/JUICE/FRESH FRUIT/YOGURT/WW TOAST/MILK DAILY LUNCH CHOICES – ASSORTED FRESH FRUITS/VEGETABLES ON THE SALAD BAR MENU ITEMS ARE ALWAYS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. “THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER”.
Area Host Families Needed Foreign high school students are scheduled to arrive soon for academic semester program homestays, and the sponsoring organization, Pacific Intercultural Exchange (P.I.E), needs a few more local hosts. Americans mentor international teenagers and provide a caring environment, a room and daily meals. P.I.E. area representatives match students with host families by finding common interests and lifestyles through an informal inhome meeting. Prospective host families are able to review student
information to select the perfect match. There is no such thing as a typical host family. One can be married, single, retired, with children or no children. The international teenagers are ages 15-18 years old, have their own spending money, are academically strong, speak English well enough to attend a public high school, and are waiting to hear from a friendly American. The international students have accident and health insurance and are anxious to share their cultural experiences with their new Amer-
ican families. P.I.E. currently has programs to match almost every family's needs, ranging in length from a semester to a full academic year, where the students attend local high schools. Families who host for P.I.E. are also eligible to claim a $50.00 per month charitable contribution deduction on their itemized tax returns for each month they host a sponsored student. For the upcoming school year, P.I.E. has students from Germany, Hong Kong, Venezuela, Belgium, Brazil, South Korea, Mexico, Nor-
way, China, Denmark, Thailand and other countries. P.I.E. is a non-profit educational organization that has sponsored more than 20,000 students from 40 countries since its founding in 1975. The organization is designated by the United States Department of State and is listed by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET), certifying that the organization complies with the standards set forth in CSIET's Standards for International Educational Travel Programs.
Families are encouraged to contact the program immediately, as it will allow the proper time for the students and hosts to get to know one another before they actually meet for the first time. People interested in learning more about student exchange or arranging for a meeting with a community representative may call P.I.E., tollfree, at 1-888-743-8721. The agency also has possibilities for community volunteers to assist and work with area host families, students and schools.
Putnam Career& Technical Center says “Thank You” The staff at Putnam Career & Technical Center wishes to thank you for participating in our annual Career/Job Fair, March 29. We hope that this was a worthwhile and beneficial activity. The PCTC Job Fair was designed to increase the awareness and knowledge of opportunities available to students and adults in various
areas of employment from the local area. This Job Fair was organized for the Putnam County community at large (high school seniors, adult students, unemployed citizens and other interested persons). All participates were given an evaluation form to complete. Your suggestions for improvements will be incorporated into future
events. Approximately 500 persons were served by this project. Again, thank you for making this one of our most successful Career Days. Your presence and contribution was appreciated. We look forward to your participation in the coming years. We do not have a school calendar for next year, so look for information about next year’s event after the first of the year. Sincerely, Carol Bauer Counselor Thank you to: Adecco Bankers Life & Casualty Ben Franklin Career Center Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Bridgemont Community &
Technical College CASCI Charleston Fire Department Everest Institute Greenwood Inc Human Resource Development Foundation Huntington Junior College Huntington School of Beauty Culture ITT Technical Institute Kanawha Valley Community & Technical College Lincoln Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Manpower Marshall University Online College Courses in High School Marshall University Teays Valley Regional Center Millwright Local 1755 Mountaineer Beauty College Inc. MountWest Community & Technical College
Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Putnam Care & Rehabilitation Robert C. Byrd Institute Sudden Link St. Mary’s Nursing Programs University Northwestern Ohio US Air Force US Army Recruiting US Navy WV Department of Education Division of Rehabilitation Services WV Division of Personal Workforce WV/Putnam Job Service WV Carpenters Training Center WV Division of Personnel WV Junior College WV Laborer’s Training Center WV University--Parkersburg
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SpeakEasy Singles announces April Events Events include: Spring Fling Dan ce - A p r i l 1 4 th , S a t ur d ay Mor n ing b i ke R ide s, W V G a m e- A p r i l 1 6th , P ow e r Trivia w i th B i ll & G a m e Night -A p r i l 2 4t h , R a mps & Rails Festival in Elkins-April 28th. Spe a kE as y S in g l e s S p r ing Fling Dance - Saturday, April 14th @ 8 : 0 0p m – mid nig ht (do or s o p en a t 7 :30 p m) ! S PR IN G w il l b e in the a ir a t the S p e ak Eas y S i n gl e’s A p r i l Dan ce! O v e r 1 3 0 p eop le attended the MardiGras dance in March and had a blast! No excuses to sit at home on a Saturday night alone. Dances are held at WV S t at e U n ive r s ity Wilso n S t ud en t U n i on o n Washington Ave (Off Rt. 25). Only $10.00 for non-members and $8 f o r me mb e r s a nd th at includes DJ Randy Justice and his neat videos as well as light appetizer s . N o n - a lco h o lic drink s f o r $ 1. 0 0 . For a wealth of information, including d et ai le d d ir e c t ion s , ju s t visit o u r in t er n e t s ite a t w w w. s p e a k e a s y s i n g l e s . c o m ! Or call Alice at 304-766-2415 or N a ncy at 3 0 4 -9 2 5- 8 0 2 4 . Not a d a ti n g s e r v i ce , b u t a place to s o cialize, m ee t p eo ple, m a ke f r i en d s an d h av e FUN! NOTE: Membership is $16 a y ear a nd y o u r ece iv e a $2 dis c ou n t at t h e d an ce a nd receive a n ew s l e t te r in t he mail. DIRECTIONS/LOCATION: Fro m Ch ar l es to n : Tr av el 9 miles Wes t t o w ar d s H u nti ngton on Interstate 64. Get off of the Interstate at exit 50 (Institute E xi t ). Tu r n Le f t at t he stop s i gn , o n to U S H ig h w a y 25. From Huntington: Travel 40 miles East towards Charleston on Interstate 64. Get off of the Interstate at exit 50 (Institute Exit). Tu r n L ef t a t t he s t op sign, onto US Highway 25 Satur d ay M o rn in g B ike Rides - April 14th, and 21st Bicycle Riders – Meet Jerry & Keith @ U n iv er s i ty of Charl es t o n @ 10 : 0 0a m f o r a casu a l b i k e r id e th r ou g h Kanawha City – stop along the way f o r y ard s a l e s. . . M a yb e have lu n ch a t C r a c k er B a r r e l and r ide b ack d o w n th e b a c k roads b y th e s ce n ic K an a w ha River. Keith @ 304-395-0182 or Jerry @ 304-965-1458 Triv ia w i t h B i ll o r K e it h Tuesday, April 24th - 6:00pm8:00p m at S an d i K a y' s C o t-
tage, Kanawha City, WV. Fee: $1.00 (to cover cost of rental). RSVP Vicky @ 304-205-4329 or s p e ak ea s ys in g les@s u dd en link.net A r e yo u a k n ow it all? If y ou hav en ’t jo ined u s yet… y o u n e ed to c ome. Bill w ill s tar t as k in g q u es tions —yo u have 1 minute for the 4 of you to c o me u p w i th the correct a ns w e r to w r i te d ow n & turn in. Laughs and making friends is what it’s all about! So don’t just sit at home on Tuesdays! You won’t regret it and it just may be habit-forming! D I RE C T IO N S : Fa cility is lo ca te d in K a naw ha City in C ha rle s to n , b ehind the K a n aw h a M a ll. Take 50 th Street across railroad tracks to Chesterfield Avenue, turn left o n C he s t er f ie ld, g o appro xima te ly 1 / 2 mi le. We are loc at ed at 5 7 0 1 Chesterf ield Ave nu e ( b e s i de So uth Eas t B ib le M is s i on ary Chu rch). B ui ldi ng i s w h ite w ith r ed trim. M o n d a y, A p r il 16 , 20 1 2 It’s Buck Night! $1.00 admission, hot dogs, etc for a buck. R S V P to Vick y and sh e can tell you where to meet at 6:30. Game starts at 7:05 pm. Even if you don’t like baseball, it’s a fun place to walk around and enjoy other people! Come sit w i th u s a nd have a blas t! Vi ck y : 3 0 4- 2 0 5-4 32 9 or email: speakeasysingles@suddenlink.net W V P o w e r vs. Lexington Legends - Tonight is the LAST f a mi ly b uc k night o f the s eas o n p r e s en te d b y WCH S 5 8 0. $ 1 . 0 0 p o p co r n, s od a, hotdo g s and general admission tickets. G a me ti me is at 7:05pm an d gates open at 6:00pm. RSVP Vi ck y a nd s h e can tell y ou w h e re t o me e t at 6:30p m. Game starts at 7:05 pm. Even if you don’t like baseball, it’s a fun place to walk around and enjoy other people! Come sit w i th u s a nd h ave a blast! Vi ck y : 3 0 4- 205-4 32 9 o r email: speakeasysingles@sudd en lin k . n et. N OTE: If w e g et 2 0 to a tte n d, w e will all get free WV Power hats. Ramps & Rails - Elkins, WV - Learn about the Appalachian le e k e v ery o n e calls “Little S t in k e r”! 1 0: 00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Local food vendors with s c r ump ti ous ra mp d is hes as w el l as cra ft a nd artisan ven dors set up in the town square. L iv e mu s i c th ro ugho ut the
d ay. A ttend ees vo te fo r their f avo r ite r amp d is h . O ne-h ou r tr ain trip s on the N ew Tyg art Flyer. Traditional Ramp Feast at the Rail Yard Res taurant. P leas e call 3 04 -2 05-4 32 9 fo r mor e in f or mation and fo r mailing address for your train ticket. We are planning on meeting at th e Cr os s ing s M all Sh o p pin g P laza in Elkview WV at 8:00 am in S aturday, A pril 28th-we will have breakfast at Bob Evans fo r thos e w an t to jo in us ar ou nd 8 :00 am. Fo r th os e that w ant to car p ool ( Trav el ar r ang emen ts are on your own) you can leave your car at th e s ho p ping p laza or meet your ride elsewhere. We need to collect the money for th e tr ain A S A P - w e w ill be riding the 3:00 pm train - the cos t is $1 0 .0 0 p er p ers o n. P leas e mail yo ur money b y Ma r ch 31 s t, 2 01 2 s o w e can insure that we all have a ride on the 3:00pm train as a group an d get o u r r es ervatio ns in. The tr ain s f ill up fas t s o w e need to p ay in ad vance to make s ur e w e get to ride the train. The train is a one hour round trip to the town of Norton and back. We will plan on having din-
ner at C.J. Maggie's in Elkins r o und 4 :30 pm. It’s with in w alk in g distance of the tr ain depo t. Th e w ebs ite fo r C.J . M agg ie’s is http://www.cjmaggies.com - I am making a reservation so I need to know if you are going to join us for dinner so I can add you to the C.J . Magg ie's r ese r v ation . Restaurants are located in the G eog r ap h ic Centers of His tor ic U r ban Commercial D is tr icts, M ain S treet A merica. Time is taken to res tore the H is tor ic A r chitecture & D es ign comf or table interiors w ith ov er ton es of A mer icana an d Cr afts mans hip for o ur Cu stomer s to Enjoy. We ch oo s e to be par t of the Econ o mic Revitalization Pr o cess in o u r H is tor ic D ow ntow n Commu n ities ; all our bu ilding s ar e over 100 years old and have a Story to tell thems elv es . So come on down to the Center of Town and Enjoy a G o od M eal and visit the oth er F amily M erchants in ou r D ow n to w n Commu nity. Enjoy flavors from around the w or ld w ith ' P as tas of the Planet' or stay closer to home w ith Top Q uality Chicken, P o r k , Beef or Fres h Seafoo d all Grilled to Order.
Ticket P r ices ( Tr ain Ride Only): All Seats (Age 4 & Older) – $10; Children under 4 – Free Tentative Su mmer Volley b all - Co onsk in P ar k offers two sand volleyball courts - If anyone is interested in playing Sum mer Vol leyball on S un d ays fr o m 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm, p leas e contact Vicky @ 30 4205-4329 or 304-389-4082 or email s peak easy s ingles@ su d d enlin k.n et, s o we can se e if we have enough interest to get it on the Ma y Calend ar as a sum mer activ ity. Tentative d ays are May 6th and Ma y 2 0th - We will be playing at Coons kin P ar k ( Di r ectio ns: Exit 99 off I - 64 , Route 114 N or th ( Gr eenb r ier S treet) 2 .5 miles , turn left on Coo ns kin Drive, Park entrance 1 mile Located 10 minu tes f ro m d ow n town Charlesto n, WV) . We will be charging $2 per person. If you have questions, p lease contact Vicky!! We w ill g o to a lo cal res taur ant after Vo lleyball fo r din ner (Cold Sp ot-No rth Charlesto n o n M ay 6th and La Car etta Mex ican ( Kanaw ha City) – May 20th.
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK:
Coca-Cola Chicken (Wanda King) 2 cups Coke 1 cup catsup 4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp hot sauce (optional) Chicken (skinned) Bring to boil first 4 ingredients Put chicken in and bring to boil again Simmer for 2 hours (Can be put in Crockpot).
WV Division of Culture and History honors Thirty-four West Virginians with History Hero Awards
The Putnam Standard
Local wrestler making mark on National Scene STAFF REPORT MILTON – Milton Middle School eighth grader Caperton Humphrey has been making his mark on the national wrestling scene over the past month with a pair of championship titles to go along with a national runnerup title. First, Humphrey brought home a world championship title from the Black Hills Nationals AAU World Folkstyle Championships in Spearfish, S.D., March 16-17. Humphrey competed in, and won, the 150pound weight class of the 1314-year-old Schoolboy division. Then at the AAU Spring Youth Wrestling Nationals in Kingsport, Tenn., Humphrey once again won a national title in the 150-pound weight class of the 13-14-year-old Schoolboy division. Then, this past weekend in Virginia Beach, Va., at the National High School Coaches Association National Wrestling
Milton Middle School eighth grader Caperton Humphrey (fourth from left) finished runner-up this past weekend at the National High School Coaches Association National Wrestling Tournament in Virginia Beach, Va. Courtesy photo. Tournament, Humphrey finished runner-up in the 154-pound weight class competing in the Middle School Division. This recent string of successes for Humphrey comes on the heels of winning a Cabell County Wrestling Championship in February. This year he set a new Milton Middle School
record for number of wins in a single season at 53 wins with only two losses. In January, he won the 145pound weight division at the WSAZ Invitational Wrestling Tournament in Huntington. Humphrey has participated in organized wrestling since he was six years old.
Archives and History Commission Chairman Robert Conte, History Hero Richard Milam, Delegate Bonnie Brown, Archives and History Commission Vice Chairman Charles Ledbetter CHARLESTON, WV – Thirty-four individuals from around the state were recognized for their grassroots-level contributions to the preservation, promotion and perpetuation of the state’s rich history. History enthusiasts gathered on Feb. 23 at the Culture Center for an awards ceremony that kicked off a successful day of celebrating West Virginia history. Commissioner Randall Reid-Smith of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History was assisted by Dr. Robert S. Conte, chairman, and Dr. Charles Ledbetter, vice chairman, of the West Virginia Archives and History Commission, in presenting History Hero awards. City, county and state historical, preservation and genealogical groups and museums provided nominations for the awards. Throughout the day, the State Capitol Rotunda was filled with exhibitors and re-enactors eager to share their enthusiasm for the history of the state. The 16th History Day was a joint effort of the West Virginia Archives and History Commission, Friends of West Virginia Culture and History, Mining Your History Foundation, Preservation Alliance of West Virginia, Inc., West Virginia Association of Museums, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Historical Society and West Virginia Humanities Council. Next year’s event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013. For more information about History Day or the History Hero awards, contact Joseph N. Geiger Jr., director of archives and history for the Division, at (304) 558-0230, ext. 165. 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. Local recipient Richard Milam has been vice president of the St. Albans Historical Society for the past six years, and he has been an active member for more than twelve years. He is an integral part of the society’s annual Morgan’s Kitchen Fall Festival, making apple butter and helping with the festival’s many activities. Richard and his wife also volunteer at the annual Christmas homes tour. His knowledge of local history has contributed to numerous articles in the newsletter. A former mayor of St. Albans, he uses his leadership abilities to help the society. Nominated by St. Albans Historical Society.
Jefferson K. Jarell, named an Accredited Estate Planner® SUBMITTED ARTICLE HURRICANE -- Jefferson K. Jarrell, Senior Partner of JeffersonWhitney is newly certified as an Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP®) by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils. Jeff is also a Certified Life Underwriter (CLU®) and Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC™). The Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP®) designation is a graduate level specialization in estate planning, obtained in addition to already recognized professional credentials within the various disciplines of estate planning. The AEP® designation is available to attorneys (JD), Chartered Life Underwriters® (CLU®), Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Certified Financial Planners™ (CFP®), Chartered Financial Consultants® (ChFC®), and Certified Trust and Financial Advisors (CTFA). It is awarded by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC)
Jefferson K. Jarrell, Senior Partner of JeffersonWhitney has been certified as an Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP®) by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils.
to recognize estate planning professionals who meet stringent requirements of experience, knowledge, education, professional reputation, and character. An AEP® designation holder must embrace the team concept of estate planning
and adhere to the NAEPC Code of Ethics. The National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC) is a national organization of professional estate planners and affiliated local Estate Planning Councils focused on establishing and monitoring the highest professional and educational standards. NAEPC fosters public awareness of the quality services rendered by professionals who meet these standards. NAEPC builds a team approach involving crossprofessional disciplines to better serve the public’s need in estate planning. JeffersonWhitney is a firm specializing in insurance, investments and financial planning with an increased focus placed on those in the Special Needs Community and is located at 3466 Teays Valley Rd. and serves clients throughout the tri-state area. For more information, please visit www.jeffersonwhitney.com.
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Community News
Tuesday,April 10,2012 – Page 11
Attorney General Darrell McGraw begins ‘Project: Save Our Homes Events in Putnam, Kanawha and Fayette Counties’ Workshops to offer homeowners one-on-one assistance with obtaining mortgage-foreclosure settlement and other Homeowner Relief CHARLESTON, WV - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw recently announced the details for the first four Project: Save Our Homes workshops to help the state’s homeowners obtain relief under the recent landmark mortgage-foreclosure settlement with five national banks as well as other options. Events for Putnam, Kanawha and Fayette Counties will kick off the personal assistance homeowner workshops to be presented throughout the state over the next three months. At the Save Our Homes workshops, open from 10 am to 7 pm at each location, representatives of
the Attorney General’s Office will offer information and assistance on applying for loan modifications, refinancing for “underwater” loans, halting the foreclosure process, safeguards for service members, new loan servicing standards, and other mortgage relief. All homeowners interested in the relief provided by the settlement - as well as options available outside the settlement - are encouraged to attend one of the Project: Save Our Homes direct-help workshops: APR 10 - WINFIELD: Putnam Co. Courthouse, 2nd floor Courtroom, 3389 Winfield Road APR 17 - CHARLESTON: Uni-
versity of Charleston, Riggleman Hall, 2300 MacCorkle Avenue SE. APR 19 - ST. ALBANS: Hansford Senior Center, 500 Washington Street Additional Save Our Homes events are planned for May and June in Huntington, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Weirton, Gilbert, Martinsburg, Charles Town, Clarksburg, Morgantown, Lewisburg, Elkins, Beckley, and South Charleston. Attorney General McGraw’s Save Our Homes initiative was established to help guide consumers through homeowner assistance options, including those provided by the recent landmark mortgage-
foreclosure settlement with JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citibank, Bank of America, and GMAC/Ally Financial. “With Project: Save Our Homes, the Attorney General’s Office will do everything we can to lend a helping hand to West Virginia’s homeowners so that they can stay in their homes,” McGraw said. In addition to offering direct assistance to West Virginia homeowners in obtaining relief from the settlement, the program can offer a second chance to those who may have been turned by their bank previously or were simply overwhelmed by the process.
Save Our Homes can also assist homeowners whose mortgage companies are not covered by the settlement to explore other financial relief options that may be available. Interested homeowners should call the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline, 1800-368-8808, for more information. To report a scam or file a complaint, West Virginians can reach the Attorney General’s Office online or by calling the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-3688808. For regular consumer news updates, follow ”AGWestV” on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
Broadway Star & Huntington Native joins Line-Up for Mountain Stage’s Tribute To 75 Years of The Marshall Artists Series Tony Award© nominee Micheal Cerveris joins the list of headliners for Mountain Stage, Sunday, April 29th 7:00 pm at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center Sunday, April 29th at 7:00 PM West Virginia’s won Mountain Stage with Larry Groce will celebrate 75 years of the Marshall Artists Series with an already stellar lineup including folk singer Arlo Guthrie and iconoclastic singer-songwriter Paul Thorn for a special solo set. Today Mountain Stage announces that Broadway Star and Huntington native Michael Cerveris will join the show to tribute the Marshall Artists Series. Michael Cerveris, raised in Huntington, West Virginia sure has made a name for himself. Debuting on Broadway in The Who’s Tommy the Pinball Wizard as the “18-20 year old Tommy/Narrator.” In the 2005 Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd, Cerveris played the title role. In the production the actors also played instruments, with Critics playing lyric guitar. After triumphing nightly on Broadway, Cerveris continued to return to this first love, composing and performing his own material. He formed the alternative rock group Lame with fellow musicians Alice Ripley, Shannon Ford and John Jinks. Cerveris also played guitar as a member of Bob Mould’s touring band on his final electric tour, The Last Dog
and Pony Show. Cerveris will be returning to Broadway March 2012 in the upcoming production of Evita. The show will also star Elena Roger and Ricky Martin. Born with a guitar in one hand and a harmonica in the other, legendary musician, Arlo Guthrie is headlining the Mountain Stage bill. Guthrie made the Steve Goodman’s song, City of New Orleans, famous in 1972. Guthrie practically lived in the most famous venues of the “Fold Boom” era. He witnessed the transition from early generation ballad singers like Richard Dryer-Bennet and John Hurt, to a new era of singer-song writers such as Bob Dylan and Jim Croce. He learned something from everyone and developed his own style, becoming a distinctive, expressive voice in a crowed community of singersongwriters and political-social commentators. His career exploded in 1967 with the release of Alice’s Restaurant, whose title song premiered at the Newport Folk Festival helped foster a new commitment among the ‘60s generation of social consciousness and activism. Over the last four decades Guthrie has toured all over the world winning a wide,
popular following. Also making an appearance at Mountain Stage is the mixed style of blues and rock music from Paul Thorn. He has toured as opening acts for musicians including: Sting, Toby Keith, Huey Lewis & the News and Jeff Beck. Before his professional music career began, Thorn was briefly a pro boxer winning the MidSouth Middleweight Championship in Memphis, Tennessee. A few years later he was discovered by music professional Miles Copeland (the brother of The Police drummer), and was signed to a recording contract with A&M Records and recorded his first album followed by seven more
albums. Thorns latest album is Pimps and Preachers. It debuted on the Billboard 200 chart. He is currently on tour promoting the album. Join host, Larry Groce for this special Mountain Stage event saluting the 75 year legacy of the Marshall Artists Series. Tickets for MOUNTAIN STAGE are on sale now for $35. Tickets may be purchased at the Marshall Artists Series Box Office, located on the east side of the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center, or by calling (304) 696.3326. Patrons can also visit www.marshallartistsseries.org for ticket information. The box
office is open Monday through Friday from noon – 5:00PM. Tickets can also be purchased at any Ticketmaster location, including online at www.ticketmaster.com. This year The Marshall Artists Series is celebrating its 75th anniversary. More information about the show can be found at www.marshallartistsseries.org. MOUNTAIN STAGE is sponsored by: Neighborgall Construction, Air Systems Incorporated, Boggs Roofing, Edward Tucker Architects, WOWK, WTCR, WKEE, The Herald Dispatch, Marshall University, The College of Fine Arts and the Marshall Artists Series.
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Schedule Set For 2012 Appalachian String Band Music Festival A Mountaintop Campout Featuring Music, Dance, Art and More Family Fun SUBMITTED ARTICLE CHARLESTON, WV — This year’s Appalachian String Band Music Festival featuring some of the best fiddlers and banjo pickers in the world is set for Aug. 1-5, 2012. The five-day camping experience in the heart of West Virginia also includes contests, dancing, arts and crafts, and games for the whole family. The West Virginia Division of Culture and History’s 23rd Appalachian String Band Music Festival will be held at Camp Washington-Carver in Clifftop in Fayette County. The popular annual festival draws thousands of string band musicians and fans from across the country and around the world for its concerts, dancing, workshops and contests in which musicians and dancers can win prizes of up to $700. Throughout the week, festival-goers can step onto the dance floor to learn flatfoot dancing, beginning square dancing and beginning square dance calling. Nightly square dances in the
historic Great Chestnut Lodge from Wednesday through Saturday and outdoor concerts on Friday and Saturday evening are popular attractions. Highlights for children and families include arts and crafts, storytelling, bingo, making baskets and split-bottom woven stools, Allegheny Echoes’ Please Touch the Instruments, slow jams, Three Rivers Avian Center demonstrations, daily yoga sessions and more. Craft, food and instrument vendors will be set up on the grounds and in the Great Chestnut Lodge. In addition, there will be three masters’ showcases featuring prominent old-time musicians. Music contests include banjo and fiddle on Thursday, Aug. 2, neo-traditional string band on Friday, Aug. 3, and traditional string band on Saturday, Aug. 4. The top five winners in each category will receive prizes ranging from $100 to $700 for bands, and $50 to $400 for fiddle and banjo. Senior (age 60 and over) and youth (age 15 and under) categories in fiddle
and banjo also are available, with the top three winners in category receiving each awards. The festival also has a youth award in the neo-traditional and traditional string band categories. All members of youth bands must be 18 years old or younger to qualify. In addition, the festival presents an old-time dance contest on Saturday, Aug. 4, that emphasizes the flatfoot style, and awards three prizes ranging from $25 to $75 in four age categories. The neo-traditional band contest also will award ribbons for the best new original composition for both a tune and a song. The ribbons will be given based upon the composition’s mastery of the old-time aesthetic, artistic merit, originality and innovation. There also will be a New Music Open Mic program on Thursday, Aug. 2, hosted by the Red Hen String Band. Daily admission is $15 for adults and $10 for seniors (age
60 and over) and youth (age 6 17). Children aged five and under may attend for free. Rough camping for the five-day festival is available on a firstcome, first-served basis for $45 for adults, $40 for seniors and youth, $90 per family (two adults and any number of children under the age of 18), and $80 per senior family (two adults 60 years old or more and any number of children under the age of 18). The rough camping rate and daily admission fee includes admission to all activities. Daily visitors are also welcome. A beautiful retreat listed in the National Register of Historic Places and operated by the West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Camp Washington-Carver serves as the state’s mountain cultural arts center. The facility nurtures the cultural heritage embodied in the site since its dedication in 1942 as a 4-H and agricultural extension camp for West Virginia’s African Americans. The camp is located in Fayette County next
to Babcock State Park, just off Route 60 (Midland Trail) on Route 41 South. For more information about the Appalachian String Band Music Festival or a complete schedule of events, visit the Division’s website at www.wvculture.org/stringband/index.htm l or call the Division at (304) 558-0220. Camp WashingtonCarver can be reached at (304) 438-3005. 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.
Celebrate National Arbor Day by Planting Trees! Get 10 Free Trees When You Join the Arbor Day Foundation National Arbor Day is April 29 this year, and the best way to celebrate is by planting trees. The Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for everyone to celebrate the tree planters' holiday. Everyone who joins the Foundation in April will receive
10 free shade trees. National Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April, which is April 29 this year. By joining the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation in April, you will receive the following trees:
red oak, sugar maple, weeping willow, baldcypress, thornless honeylocust, pin oak, river birch, tuliptree, silver maple and red maple. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation's Trees for America campaign.
"These trees will provide shade in the summer and magnificent color throughout the fall," said John Rosenow, chief executive and founder of the Arbor Day Foundation. "By the simple act of planting trees, a person can make a positive im-
pact on the Earth and a deep, meaningful connection to nature. When you plant a tree, you're giving a gift for future generations." The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting in April or May with enclosed planting instructions. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. To become a member of the Foundation and receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to TEN FREE SHADE TREES, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by April 30, 2012, or visit arborday.org/April.
The Putnam Standard
Outdoor News
Tuesday,April 10,2012 – Page 13
It's Poison Ivy Time Again
David Payne Sr. Column by David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com
Most hard-hit are the shore anglers, as poison ivy grows thickly on river and stream banks. I've fished a lot of water in my day and the worst infestation I have ever seen is on the banks of my native Elk River. It's not just us modern outdoors folks that suffer from it. It was a problem that sometimes plagued the Indians, mountain men and especially the earliest explorers who had no clue what it was. The earliest case of poison ivy I
know of was that of John Smith, who founded the first English colony in America at Jamestown in 1607. Poison ivy isn't found in Europe, so when John Smith ran across it for the first time, the poor man had no idea what he was in for. He had only been in the New World for a couple of years when he noticed a beautiful vine that reminded him of home. “Hey, this looks like English ivy,” Smith thought. Only it wasn't English ivy, it was something far more sinister. He touched it, held it, examined it and learned one of many harsh lessons about life in the Americas. Like Smith, many who came to America had no idea what poison ivy was, but that tormenting itch made them quick learners. Poison ivy grows at elevations less than 4,000 feet all over North America. It's found in all the states, except for Alaska, Nevada and Hawaii. The plants contain urushoil oil, which is the nastiest stuff ever conceived by the almighty. If you bruise a leaf or cut a vine, you can actually see the oil leaking out.
It only takes a trace amount, about a billionth of a gram of this virulent oil to make you itch for weeks. At first, it's like any other oil and will wash away easily. If you are exposed, and wash immediately, you'll probably be fine. However, leave that oil on the skin for a few minutes and it's a different matter entirely. The oil bonds to the skin like glue after a few minutes and won't wash off. It seeps down into the skin and causes a nasty, nasty rash. If you burn it, the smoke can damage your lungs. Luckily, if you pay attention, it's easy to spot. It usually grows as a vine, but can grow as a shrub. The only similar plant I can think of is the harmless Virginia creeper, whose leaves are arranged in groups of five. If you remember “leaves of three, leave it be,” you'll quickly identify poison ivy. When I have trouble with poison ivy is usually when it’s growing inside a wild raspberry bush. I don't think I've ever had a wildraspberry picking season where I didn't develop a case of poison ivy rash several times.
It will also stick to your clothing and may not wash out. I was taking a photograph on a riverbank once for a newspaper I used to work for. I leaned against a tree for about 20 minutes to get my shot. While I couldn't see any poison ivy leaves, there was a vine growing up the tree and as I leaned against it, the oil seeped out of the trunk of the vine and into my shirt. I had a nasty rash on my back, not for weeks, but for months. It took me that long to figure out what was happening, the poison ivy oil remained in that shirt even after it had been through the wash several times. Once I realized what had happened, I washed the shirt in hot water several times and that took care of the problem. * I heard this one a while back: Joe pulls his boat on shore in Charleston after a week's float trip down the Elk River. He has no money, but walks in a restaurant anyway to get something to eat. “If I show you two things you have never seen,” he says to the owner, “can I have a hamburger and a Coke?”
“Absolutely not,” the owner says. Joe pulls a live walleye from his cooler and hands it a harmonica. It plays a stunning rendition of “Those West Virginia Hills.” A businessman sitting at the next table offers Joe $300 for the walleye. He refuses. “Now, watch this,” Joe says. He takes a bluegill from the cooler and it sings a rendition of “Country Roads” so beautiful, the entire restaurant breaks into tears. The businessman offers Joe $500 for the bluegill. Joe takes the money and the businessman runs out with his fish. “Are you nuts?” the restaurant owner asks. “You just sold a singing bluegill for only $500.” “Naw,” Joe says. “The walleye is a ventriloquist.” * We are looking for advertisers who would like to be part of our new Outdoors page and keep it going strong. If your business would like to reach your market of potential customers in your county and take advantage of some of our advertising specials, drop me a line at davidpayne@ theputnamstandard.com.
The rich, cultural history of the 30.06 By David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com
The vast majority of American hunters who have hunted with a high-powered rifle, shot a 30.06 at some point or another. So ingrained is that round in our American firearms culture that anyone pronouncing its name in any way other than “thirty aught six” in a hunting camp is instantly branded a greenhorn. The 30.06 has become an American hunting icon, not because it has some vast superiority to other rounds - many rounds have similar ballistics. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, most countries were adopting the spitzer (from the German word for “pointy”) bullet around 8mm in size. American development of such a bullet came after the SpanishAmerican War, where the military was quick to notice that while it quickly overpowered the Spanish Army, Spanish soldiers' Mauser rifles were vastly superior. At the time, the military had been using the .30-40 Krag-Jorgensen rifle, the first bolt-action rifle adopted by the U.S. Military. A new rifle was designed based
The 30.06 remains the round of choice for millions of hunters pursuing whitetail deer. Photo by Mark Shock, courtesy of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. on the Spanish Mauser and a new cartridge – similar to what the Mauser fired - was designed for it. The result was one of the finest bolt-action rifles ever made, the M1903 Springfield. The 30-caliber (basically 8mm) round it shot was introduced with the rifle in 1903, thus the round became known as the 30.03, “thirty aught three,”“thirty” for the caliber and“aught three” for the year it was adopted. The round was modified to shoot at greater distances. President Theodore Roosevelt gave the
modification a nod of approval in 1906 and thus the cartridge became known as the “thirty aught six.” The M1903 Springfield rifles were modified to accept it. American doughboys that fought in World War I were certainly familiar with the round, as they were armed with the Springfield. It was also fired in our machine guns. During World War II, it was fired in the American military's most iconic weapons, including the M1 Garand, Browning Automatic Rifle, M1919 machine
gun and others. Just about everything we had shot it. It would also see use in Korea even Vietnam. The fact that millions of soldiers, Marines and sailors used the 30.06 in combat is only one of many reasons the round had become so popular.The government's Civilian Marksmanship Program, created during Theodore Roosevelt's administration to encourage marksmanship skills (something that comes in handy when mobilizing for war), also familiarized numerous civilians with the round. One feature that has made it popular among hunters is that its recoil energy of around 20 foot pounds is at the upper limit of power that still provides a lowenough recoil that most hunters find acceptable. As the once extirpated white-tail deer was reintroduced in the first half of the 20th Century and deer populations had become strong enough to have limited deer hunting seasons in the late 1940s and 1950s, the 30.06 was a big enough round to do the job and, most importantly, it was very cheap. During the first half of 1945, the United States was preparing to invade Japan, which was expected to
be the most horrific battle in the history of the world. The United States was preparing to send millions to attack the Japanese home island and expected at least a million to be buried there. Those millions of soldiers and Marines would have needed tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions of 30.06 shells. However, Japan surrender after World War II became the world's only nuclear war. The war was finally over. Now the military had millions of 30.06 rounds with nobody to shoot them at. Many of those shells, as well as surplus from the Korean War, were sold cheaply to civilians. Surplus brass was sold to make lower-end commercial cartridges (that was especially true after the 30.06 was phased out in Vietnam). In addition to military-surplus rifles, commercial gun makers stepped up their production of rifles to shoot these cheap shells in. For hunters the shells were so cheap and firearms so plenty, the 30.06 was the perfect choice for hunting large game. Although the cartridges are no longer inexpensive, the 30.06 remains the hunting round of choice for millions of American hunters today.
Obituaries
Page 14 –Tuesday,April 10,2012 LISLE E. BURNS (JACK BURNS) DONNA M. CHANDLER DYMPLE R. COCKRELL DALE F. DANBERRY CURTIS R. DILLON MARLENE HOPE EDWARDS GUY WILLIAM "BILL" ESCUE II REV. HERMAN L. HAYES JAMES F. HUGHES WARDEN HILLARD KISER DAHL GENE KITCHEN MARY GRACE RAWLINGS BOBBY WAYNE REAVIS MARY ELLEN WAHL MARILYN ANN WALKER
LISLE E. BURNS (JACK BURNS) Lisle E. Burns, better known as Jack Burns, 75, of St. Albans went home to be with his beloved wife, Ethel Marie, son, Lisle E. Burns Jr., and parents, Maude and Elihue Burns, on April 1, 2012, at his home after a short illness. Jack was a longtime resident of St. Albans, and was a retired member of Kanawha County Schools. He was well-known and loved by all, and a beloved father, cherished by his family. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth "Buddy" and Dianna Burns of St. Albans, David and Robin Burns of West Hamlin, Jim and Helen Burns of St. Albans and Eddie and Tammy Burns of Grandview Ridge, Red House; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Kenny Lacy of St. Albans and Jackie and Mike Blankenship of Charleston; 20 grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. Jack always said, "I was related to everybody." Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 4, at BartlettChapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Walter Allen officiating. Burial followed in Center Point Cemetery, Liberty. Donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312. You may also share memories or condolences with the family at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.
DONNA M. CHANDLER Donna M. Chandler, 84, of St. Albans passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. She was a homemaker, and a
member of New Hope Baptist Church, St. Albans. She was also a lifelong resident of St. Albans. She was born July 25, 1927, in St. Albans to the late Donald White and Sarah Ann Clark. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry C. Chandler; sisters, Betty Hashley and Marcedes Jones; and brother, Thomas "Woody" Souder. Donna is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, June and Gary Austin of Charleston; daughter, Trinna Chandler of St. Albans; son and daughter-in-law, Darrell "DC" and Becky Chandler of St. Albans; and brothers, Ronald Adkins of Nitro, Eugene "Hodge" Adkins of St. Albans and Stanley R. Souder of St. Albans. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 6, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Duane DeFoe officiating. Burial followed Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Online condolences may be made at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.
DYMPLE R. COCKRELL Dymple R. Cockrell, 85, of Eleanor went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 29, 2012. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Eleanor, where she taught Sunday school and junior church for many years. Dymple was also retired from Stone & Thomas with 35 years of service. Born June 11, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Cockrell, who were original homesteaders in the town of Eleanor in 1935. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Dorothy Hartley of New Haven. Dymple had twelve nieces and nephews, fifteen great-nieces and great-nephews, and ten great-great nieces and great-great-nephews, all whom she loved dearly. The family suggests donations are made to the First Baptist Church of Eleanor, P.O. Box 580, Eleanor, W.Va., 25070, and HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston, W.Va., 253872536. Funeral services were held Monday, April 2, 2012, at the First Baptist Church of Eleanor with
Pastor David Panaro Jr. officiating. Burial followed in Wade Chapel Cemetery, Red House. Online condolences may be sent to the Cockrell family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor, was in charge of arrangements.
DALE F. DANBERRY Dale F. Danberry, 8, of Red House went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at CAMC Teays Valley. He was born on September 21, 2003, in South Charleston to Darrell R. Danberry Jr. and Christy Sue Litton. He was a student at George Washington Elementary School in Eleanor. Dale loved wrestling, dirt bikes, four wheeling and shooting his BB gun. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him and he never met a stranger. He is survived by his loving family, father, Darrell R. Danberry Jr. (Shannon) of Red House; mother, Christy Sue Litton (Roger) of Spencer; sisters, Tonja, Brittany, and Sonya Danberry, all of Charleston, Amber Roe of Hernshaw, and Stephanie Thorton of Red House; brother, Chip Danberry of Red House; paternal grandparents, Darrell and Alice Danberry of Charleston; maternal grandparents, Timothy Litton and Edith Rutledge of Marmet; niece, Destinee Danberry of Charleston; aunts and uncles, Allen Danberry (Maria), Tina Chestlog (Mike), Melissa Elswick (Clarence), Cheryl Jones (Elizabeth), Allison Danberry, Misty Blair (Steven), Rebecca Sandy, Cody Rutledge, and Renee; and numerous cousins. Funeral services for Dale were held Monday, April 2, at Elk Funeral Home, Charleston, with Pastor Ray Belcher officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Donations for funeral expenses may be sent to Elk Funeral Home, 2001 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston, W.Va., 25302, with Dale Danberry in the memo. Arrangements were in the care of Elk Funeral Home, Charleston.
CURTIS R. DILLON Curtis R. Dillon, 50, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at his home. Born March 22, 1962, in Charleston, Curtis was a son of Shirley Rigsby Dillon of Winfield and the late Frank Dillon. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, April Dillon; children, Marie King of Winfield, Renay Gibson of New York and Ray Dillon of Winfield; sister, Pam Pennington of Winfield; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy and Marticia Dillon of Winfield and Chuck and Sherry Dillon of Pliny;
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MARLENE HOPE EDWARDS Marlene Hope Edwards, 75, of Fraziers Bottom died Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston after a long battle with kidney disease and complications from pneumonia. Marlene was a homemaker, and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband, John R. Edwards; children, Kathleen S. Imer-Neal, Barbara L. Imer, Judith K. Sexton, Lori Jacqueline Edwards-Mercer, Lynn Janne' Edwards and Larry John Edwards; stepsons, Johnny Edwards and Ricky Edwards; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; and brother, Donald "Butch" Danver. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 1, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Pastor Dan Harper officiating. Burial followed in Mount Union United Methodist Church Cemetery, Pliny. Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to express condolences.
GUY WILLIAM "BILL" ESCUE II Guy William "Bill" Escue II, 64, of St. Albans passed away Sunday, March 25, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. Guy worked as a car salesman for years, and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Zadie Crouch Escue; and sisters, Louise Escue and Anna "Kooge" Richardson. Surviving are his daughters, Angie Croarkin of Indiana and Brandace Kinder of Charlotte, N.C.; son, Billy Escue of Nitro; sisters, Gerri West of St. Albans and Glenna Curry of Scott Depot. three grandsons; and special great-nephew, Leland Snodgrass, who was the light of his life. Memorial services were held Saturday, March 31, at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Nitro. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cookefuneralhome.com. Cooke Funeral Home & Crematorium, Nitro was in charge of arrangements.
REV. HERMAN L. HAYES Rev. Herman L. Hayes, 88, of Hurricane died of natural causes on Friday morning, March 30, 2012, at his residence. Born September 23, 1923, he was the son of the late Owen W. and Nina A. Hayes. At Elkview
High School, he was the starting quarterback of the football team and the featured middleweight of the boxing squad. During this time, he was active in Golden Gloves boxing, winning forty amateur bouts. After enlisting in the Marine Corps following the attack on Pearl Harbor, he saw three weeks of combat duty during the Okinawa operation. Following World War II, he attended West Virginia Wesleyan and Morris Harvey College, majoring in religion and philosophy. In 1953, he married the former Ladena Rooper of Hurricane, who predeceased him in 1993. Their union produced one son, Gregory. After pastoral training was completed via the Ministerial Course of Study under the aegis of Duke Divinity School, he was ordained an Elder in the former Methodist Church in 1963. Serving churches in Ona, Davin, Coal City, Oceana, Weirton, Dunbar, and Pt. Pleasant, he consistently demonstrated a unique ability to communicate with people of all ages, backgrounds, and races. Churches he served received numerous citations for effective evangelism. An avocation of woodcarving resulted in his becoming one of the founding exhibitors of both the Appalachian Arts and Crafts Fair in Beckley and the Mountain State Arts and Crafts Fair in Ripley. His art was featured in several books, the original West Virginia Encyclopedia, and television specials on NBC and PBS. Collectors of his work included philanthropist Armand Hammer, former Governor Cecil Underwood, the Vatican, Smithsonian, Huntington, and West Virginia State museums. He also was the first two-time recipient of the Award of Excellence in woodcarving from the West Virginia Juried Exhibition. After retirement, the Rev. Hayes was active in Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church and the John Henson Senior Center of Hurricane. In recognition of community service and his art, he received the Distinguished West Virginian Award from Governor Bob Wise in 2002 and the Key to the City of Hurricane. Survivors include one brother, Jack Hayes and wife, Yvonne, of Melbourne, Fla.; son, Gregory and wife, Diane, of Nitro; grandson, Scott Hayes and wife, Amy, of Johnstown, Ohio; grandson, Eric Hayes of Hurricane; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. A service of death and resurrection was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Dan Hogan on Tuesday, April 3, at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church in Hurricane; burial followed in Valley View Memorial Park. Donations may be sent to Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Avenue, Hurricane, WV 25526, or the John Henson Senior Center,
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JAMES F. HUGHES James F. Hughes, 72, of Ashton, W.Va., husband of Virgie Hughes, died March 27. Funeral services were held Friday, March 30 at his home in Ashton; burial followed in Balls Chapel Church Cemetery, Ashton. Arrangements by Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, W.Va.
WARDEN HILLARD KISER Warden Hillard Kiser, 80, of St. Albans passed away Monday, April 2, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. Born August 4, 1931, in Advent, Jackson County, he was a son of the late Marshall Darst and Katherine Robinson Kiser. Warden was a retired iron worker, previously employed by Iron Workers Local #301, Charleston. He was a former member of Sleepy Hollow Country Club, where he enjoyed playing golf. His favorite pastime was watching his grandsons play baseball and basketball and other athletics. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Ellen Tyler Kiser; son and daughter-in-law, Marshall and Lisa Kiser of St. Albans; grandsons, Garrett and Josh Kiser of St. Albans; and his brother, William C. Kiser of Nitro. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 5, at BartlettChapman Funeral Home, St. Al-
bans, with Pastor Mike Ramsey officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Online condolences may be made at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.
DAHL GENE KITCHEN Dahl Gene Kitchen, 76, of Scott Depot passed away Monday evening, March 26, 2012, at Arbors Nursing Home in Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born and raised in Londale, Putnam County, a son to the late Edward Kitchen and Orbra Hill Kitchen. He graduated from Man High School and worked in the coal mining industry throughout his career in southern West Virginia. He became a mining electrician and equipment maintenance superintendent, earning multiple industry certifications and recognitions for outstanding achievement and safety. He later retired from Addington Coal Company of Kentucky. He was active in his communities where he raised his family, donating countless hours of expertise from his passion as an amateur ham radio operator within his radio clubs, to labor and professional services for his churches, and his immense commitment for years as a leader in teaching his three sons and other boys as a Scout Master in the Boy Scouts of America, where he was recognized with several leadership awards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Kitchen; and son, Michael Kitchen. He is survived by his two sons, Dwayne "Mooch" ( Judy) Kitchen of San Diego, Calif., and Gregory (Teri) Kitchen of Salem;
daughter-in-law, Jeri Kitchen of Point Pleasant; brother, Mason Kitchen of Yawkey; as well as seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 5, at Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant with Dr. Richard Sargent officiating. Burial followed in Hodges Family Cemetery, also in Point Pleasant.
MARY GRACE RAWLINGS Mary Grace Rawlings, 88, of St. Albans passed away March 28, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston. Mary was born December 19, 1923, in Kenna, and was a daughter of Lewis and Mary Hazel Coe Brotherton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Robert Rawlings; four brothers, one of which was her twin; and three sisters. She retired from the state of West Virginia, where she worked as a telephone operator. During World War II she was a telephone operator at Quantico military base; high ranking Marine officials sent her coded messages that were to be relayed directly to the Pentagon. Mary also volunteered at the State House. She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church, South Charleston. She loved traveling and antiques. Mary will always be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, George M. and Judy C. Rawlings of St. Albans and Patrick M. and Amy D. Rawlings of Charleston; brother, C. Neil Brotherton of Leon; grandchildren, Robert M.
Tuesday,April 10,2012 – Page 15 Rawlings and Christopher D. Rawlings, both of Nitro, Michelle Priestley of Sissonville, Patrick L. Rawlings of Buffalo and Kelley J. Rawlings of Middleton, Idaho; and numerous great-grandchildren. A celebration of Mary's life was held Saturday, March 31, at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Cross Lanes with the Rev. Brian Dean officiating. Burial followed in the cemetery. The family would like to express their gratitude to Hubbard Hospice House and Golden Living Years - Riverside, St. Albans. The family suggests donations are made to Mountain Mission. Online condolences, gifts or flowers may be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.
BOBBY WAYNE REAVIS Bobby Wayne Reavis, 77, of Pliny died April 2, 2012. In keeping with Bobby's wishes, there were no calling hours or funeral service. Cremation services were entrusted to Cremeens Funeral Chapel, Gallipolis, Ohio.
MARY ELLEN WAHL Mary Ellen Wahl, 73, of Nitro went home Wednesday, March 28, 2012. She was born March 7, 1939. She is survived by her brother, Clinton "Pete" Sarver; husband, Jim Wahl; daughters, Melanie and son-in-law, Tim Shilling, and Vicki Eagle and companion, Tom; and sons, Eddie Wheeler and Craig Wheeler. She was preceded in death by her son, Tony Edward Wheeler. She also leaves behind six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are not available at this time. The family would like to thank the many caregivers at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. Please make a donation to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387, in memory of our mother, Mary Ellen Wahl.
MARILYN ANN WALKER Ms. Marilyn Ann Walker, 60, of Cross Lanes passed away March 27, 2012, at home. She was preceded in death by her father, the Rev. Sherman Walker; and nephews, Seth and Travis Walker. Marilyn is survived by her mother, Genevieve Walker; companion, William Vorholt; daughters, Angel Anderson and Lindsey Walker; grandchildren, Christian Powers and wife, Ashley, Katelyn Powers, Thomas Lewis and expecting baby, Sophia Perry, any time; also, she was expecting her first greatgranddaughter in May. She is also survived by her siblings, Brenda Layne, Terry Walker, Ronnie Walker, Michael Walker, Neal Walker and Kim Fowlkes; and a host of nieces and nephews. A tribute to the life of Marilyn was held Saturday, March 31, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Panaro officiating. Burial followed in Floral Hills Garden of Memories. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Walker family.
Hurricane radio station sold, becomes part of Catholic Radio Network STAFF REPORT HURRICANE – Hurricane radio station WIHY 1110 AM has been sold and is now part of a growing state alliance of Catholic radio stations. St. Paul Radio Co., of Charleston, acquired the former commercial radio station, WIHY 1110 AM, from Big River Radio Inc., and switched it to a noncommercial Catholic religious and educational format. The station’s new call letters are WMUX. “Our acquisition of WMUX closed on the day after Palm Sunday and we began broad-
casting quality Catholic programming on Tuesday,” said Ron Teufel, who serves on St. Paul Radio’s board of directors. “We are happy that Catholic radio now is available to all of Putnam County and adjoining counties.” WMUX 1110 AM is licensed to Hurricane and covers Putnam County and large portions of Cabell, Lincoln, Jackson, Mason and Kanawha Counties. WMUX 1110 AM is a sister station of WLUX 1450 AM, Dunbar, which has been on the air for a year. With the addition of WMUX 1110 AM, St. Paul Radio
has more than doubled the listening area for Catholic radio in southern and western parts of the state, according to information provided by the company. Earlier this year, St. Paul Radio Co., Light of Life Community, Inc. and Summersville-based, Evangelist Communications Inc., owner of WSJE 91.3 FM, Summersville, formed the West Virginia Catholic Radio Network for mutual efforts in operations, marketing and fund-raising. To serve West Virginia, they have sought and received the consent of Michael J. Bransfield, the bishop of the Roman
Catholic Diocese of WheelingCharleston. Yet, the stations do not receive operating support from the Diocese, relying entirely on charitable donations from Catholics and non-Catholics who are tuning in. “As Catholics, we are called to share our faith in Jesus Christ with others. Catholic radio is a powerful means of doing that,” said Bob Carubia, president of Light of Life Community. “Forming the West Virginia Catholic Radio Network, we hope, will help each of the stations fulfill our common mission more ef-
fectively. We are all volunteers and with the Network we will develop ways to improve service to each of our communities of service.” Six stations in the Network, including WSJE, now are on the air. Two more stations, serving the Parkersburg and Beckley areas, are under development. Donations to any station in the West Virginia Catholic Radio Network can be made by mailing a check payable to the name of the station and mailing it in care of West Virginia Catholic Radio Network, P. O. Box 3744, Charleston, W.Va. 25337.
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Buffalo High School Students represented County well at the 2012 State FBLA Leadership Conference The annual WV FBLA State Leadership Conference was held March 26 & 27, in Morgantown. The conference is part of a competitive events program sponsored by Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc.; a nonprofit organization that prepares students for careers in business. Its mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. Individuals, local chapters, and state teams compete in over 40 events representing a range of leading edge business, career, and leadership development activities. This year’s national theme, “Gateway to Greatness”, reflects the goals and qualities of FBLA-PBL members, some of the best and brightest of today’s young people. Adviser and BHS FBLA members that attended the WV State Leadership Conference: • Laura McCloud, adviser and Linda Hoffman, chaperone • Tanner Ballard & Andrew Hayson—participant Business Presentation • Kierra Bays—participant Word Processing II • Taylor Briscoe—participant FBLA Principles and Procedures • Jessica Burdette & Geneva
Christa Brown, Courtney Persinger, Hannah Toney, Bailey Clendenin, Taylor Briscoe, Geneva Hutchison, Jessica Burdette, and Kali Templeton, BHS FBLA members. Hutchison—participant Business Presentation • Bailey Clendenin—participant Business Communications
• Kyle Frazier—participant Public Speaking I • Lucreshia Hescht—participant Job Interview
• Kaitlyn Higginbotham— participant Business Math • Hunter Jones—participant Public Speaking I
• Danielle Martin—participant Word Processing II • Abby Gibbs—3rd place Business Math • Kali Templeton—3rd place Business Law • Sarah French—2nd place Electronic Career Portfolio • Ryan Humphrey—2nd place Business Calculations • Christa Brown, Courtney Persinger, & Hannah Toney—1st place for Business Plan • Amelia Cobb, Skye Kinser, & Dakota Reedy—1st place for Digital Video Production • Abby Hull—1st place Electronic Career Portfolio • Alex Jividen—1st place Personal Finance Students that placed first through third are eligible to represent the state at the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda 2012 National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas June 29-July 2. Also representing Buffalo High School, Putnam County and the state is Christa Brown, the newly elected state FBLA vice president. Congratulations to all BHS students that participated at the state level and good luck to all those that will compete at the national level.