The Putnam Standard

Friday, April 13, 2012

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Workshop aims to help homeowners

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

WINFIELD – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw began a statewide series of homeowner assistance workshops in Putnam County on Tuesday, April 10.

Called “Project: Save Our Homes,” the statewide series of workshops is designed to offer information and assistance on applying for loan modifications, refinancing for "underwater" loans, halting the foreclosure process, new loan servicing standards, and other mortgage relief, McGraw said.

The event in Putnam County was the first in the series of workshops and McGraw said it was chosen to leadoff the events because his office receives a large number of mortgage complaints from the Putnam County area.

“This type of outreach program is important, because people don't always know they have options available to them,” McGraw said Tuesday at the Putnam County Courthouse, where the workshop was held. “There are a lot of people eligible for some relief, but they don't know it.”

The statewide series of workshops came as the result of a national mortgage-foreclosure SEE WORKSHOP ON PAGE 3

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

Manchin pays visit to Toyota’s Buffalo plant

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

BUFFALO – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., paid a visit to Toyota Motor Manufacturing's Buffalo plant on Thursday, April 12, as part of his two-week long tour of West Virginia he has called “Fighting for Every Job.” The Thursday morning visit with Toyota team members and tour of the plant marked the second time in the past two weeks that Manchin has been in Putnam County, following a visit last week to the John Amos plant in Winfield.

“When we are able to show the quality of the work force we have here in West Virginia, we are able to attract these types of high quality international investments,” Manchin said Thursday following a tour of the expansive Toyota plant's operations. “And when you have the type of hospitality and the response that Toyota has received in Putnam County they are able to continue to expand.”

Manchin said that he enjoyed his time visiting with Toyota team members, and learning

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia President Yoji Suzuki talk on Thursday, April 12, prior to taking a tour of the Buffalo plant. Manchin paid the Putnam County plant a visit as part of his two-week long tour of West Virginia he has called “Fighting for Every Job.” Photo by Jack Bailey more about the manufacturing plant's operations.

He added that the type of labor management relations that he has witnessed at both Toyota

and at John Amos are the types of relations that more companies need to practice with their employees.

“The bottom line is that man-

agement and labor are working together,” Manchin said. “They are working together at a level SEE MANCHIN ON PAGE 3

Putnam Farmer’s Market to open for the season May 1 STAFF REPORT HURRICANE – The Putnam Farmer's Market will open for the 2012 season on Tuesday, May 1, beginning at 3:30 p.m. at Hurricane City Park next to the water reservoir.

The market has reduced the number of days it will operate this year to Tuesdays and Saturdays.

The market will be open on

Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

Since the market opened in 2009, hundreds of people have stopped by each month to shop, enjoy the entertainment and special activities, and to socialize.

Despite fickle weather during the 2011 spring and summer growing seasons, sales at last year’s market improved over previous years.

The market won first place in West Virginia in the 2011 America’s Favorite Farmers Market Contest sponsored by America’s Farmland Trust.

Long-range goals include improving the quantity, selection and diversity of produce offered.

Vendor applications are still being accepted and more information may be found on the market’s website at www.put-

namfarmersmarket.weebly.com.

Information can also be found on the Farmers’ Market Facebook page at www.facebook.com/putnamfarmersmarket.

The market may be contacted by mail at: Putnam Farmers' Market, P.O. Box 351, Hurricane, WV 25526; by phone at (304) 3008995; or by email at Putnam_Farmers_Market@mail. com.

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Page 2 – April 9-13, 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.

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

Community Calendar 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.

Community Fundraiser This Fundraising Event will be held Friday-Saturday, April 27-

28. Bon-Ton Stores Inc., which operates stores such as Bergner's, Boston Store, ElderBeerman and more, is accepting non-profit organizations to sell booklets that contain savings on in-store and online merchandise during the 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

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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 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

The Putnam Standard 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.

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 Date: April 19, 2012 Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM at 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”.

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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MANCHIN FROM PAGE 1 that you don't see often enough in the workplace, and the result is a more dedicated and loyal work force.”

As he toured the plant, Manchin shook hands with and asked questions of several Toyota team members at various points in the engine assembly process.

Each of the team members that the senator encountered took time to express their respect and admiration for their employer.

Manchin said following the tour that he appreciated the respect Toyota workers and management showed to one another.

He said that he wished that

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (left) talks with Toyota team members during a tour of the Buffalo plant's operations on Thursday, April 12. Photo by Jack Bailey

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more people in Washington D.C. would express themselves in such a civilized manner.

“Thank goodness we have common sense in West Virginia,” Manchin said. “I would like to take some of that common sense approach to handling problems with me back to Washington.”

Manchin said that he did not look for any significant action to come out of Washington before the November general election.

“We have to quit playing Democrat and Republican,” the senator said. “We have to work together to get our fiscal house in order. We have to work together to fix our nation's problems.”

Manchin said that good things

can happen when multiple groups work together for a common good.

He pointed to recent economic successes in West Virginia as examples of business and labor working together to attract new business.

The announcement earlier in the week of a new auto parts stamping company locating in South Charleston is just the latest example of some of the good things that have been happening in West Virginia, Manchin said.

“It speaks volumes of what can happen when you have your financial house in order,” Manchin said.

2008 and December 31, 2011; $18.4 million in loan modifications and benefits to homeowners currently in default or foreclosure; $5.7 million in free refinancing for “underwater” but current homeowners; $6 million for foreclosure and mortgage assistance and prevention programs.

Helping homeowners determine if they qualify for any of those funds made available through the settlement is also part of the mission of the workshop series, McGraw said.

"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.

The next closest workshop for interested residents of Putnam County will take place Thursday, April 19, at the Hansford Senior Center in St. Albans. The Center is located at 500 Washington Street.

Additional “Save Our Homes” workshops are planned for May and June in Huntington, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Weirton, Gilbert, Martinsburg, Charles Town, Clarksburg, Morgantown, Lewisburg, Elkins, Beckley, and South Charleston.

If you are unavailable to attend a workshop, McGraw said that you can contact his office by calling the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-368-8808, or visit the Attorney General's website at www.wvago.gov.

WORKSHOP FROM PAGE 1 settlement with five major banks - JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citibank, Bank of America, and GMAC/Ally Financial.

Since the settlement was first announced in February, the Attorney General's office has received more than 400 calls about what mortgage relief may be available. From those calls, more than 200 actual complaints have been filed.

The largest numbers of calls have come from Kanawha and Putnam Counties, as well as the Eastern Panhandle, McGraw said. However, he added, interest has come from all parts of West Virginia.

That interest was evident here in Putnam County. The workshop began at 10 a.m. on Tuesday and lasted until 7 p.m.

Within the first 30 minutes, five people had come seeking advice.

McGraw said that many people who have had problem's with their mortgages are scared of dealing with their banks, or unsure of what options they have, and that's where his office can assist.

“We are available to assist and to encourage folks who have had problems dealing with their banks,” McGraw said. “If someone has received no response from their bank, or they are not satisfied with the result we can step in and help and encourage the bank's diligence.”

Part of the process of dealing

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with banks on mortgage issues is purely educational, explained Heather Connolly, an assistant attorney general in the office's consumer protection division.

Part of the recent settlement with the five major banks included a new set of servicing standards for mortgages informally called “The Borrower's Bill of Rights.”

At Tuesday's workshop, representatives from the Attorney General's office went over the Borrower's Bill of Rights with those who came seeking assistance to make sure that the bank's followed the agreed to practices.

Among other things the new set of servicing standards includes the following provisions: Pre-foreclosure referral notice to the borrower: A notice to the borrower of their loan status 14 days before a delinquent loan is referred to a foreclosure attorney.

Banks/servicers shall properly document their authority to file a foreclosure action.

Establish a single point of contact for each homeowner who reaches out to the bank/servicer due to difficulty making loan payments.

Additional protections for military personnel.

The 10-page Borrower's Bill of Rights also includes various other new guidelines, and Connolly urged those with an interest to read the document for themselves. It can be found online at www.nationalforeclosuresettlement.com.

The Bill of Rights currently only applies to the five banks who are part of the nationwide settlement, but those five banks make up 60 percent of the mortgage market, Connolly said.

The settlement agreement with the five banks was the second largest multi-state settlement agreement ever reached, behind the settlement reached with tobacco companies.

The $25 billion multi-state settlement includes $33.8 million in foreclosure relief and mortgage modification help for West Virginians, according to the Attorney General's office.

The agreement targets $33 million in assistance to West Virginia homeowners, including: An immediate estimated payment of $2,000 to each homeowner who lost their home to foreclosure between January 1,

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Winfield couple sues Rover Construction for damage

By Chris Dickerson www.wvrecord.com

WINFIELD -- A Winfield couple is suing Rover Construction for damage done to their home by the defendant's construction work.

Between September 2009 and Jan. 1, 2010, the defendant excavated large amounts of earth as part of its performance for the improvement of the wastewater sewer system in the Cash Lane area of Winfield, according to a complaint filed March 28 in Putnam Circuit Court.

Charles R. Winter and Debbie A. Winter claim as the defendant excavated the large quantities of earth, it deposited the earth on several vacant properties in the Cash Lane area, including a lot owned by a woman named Sandra Mullins that was situated immediately adjacent to their land.

Between Jan. 1, 2010 and Jan. 11, 2010, the defendant and a man named David Elswick acting in joint enterprise commenced to spread the large deposits of earth on Mullins' lot in such a manner as to raise the elevation and present a risk of

flooding the Winters' residence and the property of their neighbor, according to the suit.

The Winters claim Winfield's attorney cautioned the defendant by letter against the deposit and spreading of the earth on Jan. 11, 2010, but the defendant did nothing but "make unfounded representations to the city that it had not caused any fill material to be placed on the Sandra Mullins lot and that it was not operating any joint venture with David Elswick to do that work..."

Despite denial of the joint ven-

ture, Elswick re-entered Mullins' lot on March 7, 2010, operating a backhoe owned by the defendant, and attempted to construct some sort of a drain through Mullins' lot to an unnamed creek "in an apparent attempt to provide drainage for the plaintiffs' residence and that of their next door neighbor," according to the suit.

The Winters claim on April 2, 2010, a large quantity of water accumulated on their property and they discovered that the accumulation was the result of excavation work performed by the

defendant.

The flooding continued to happen after April 2, 2010, and has cost the Winters' property damage, including the diminution in the value of their home in the amount of not less than $114,700, according to the suit.

The Winters are seeking compensatory damages. They are being represented by Harvey D. Peyton.

The case has been assigned to Circuit Judge O.C. Spaulding.

Putnam Circuit Court case number: 12-C-96

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

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

Below is a brief look at some of the events planned for Alumni Weekend 2012. All events, even complimentary ones, require an RSVP. Friday, April 27 • Alumni and friends are invited to take an entertaining look back at Marshall University by attending a presentation by the university archivist. Attendees can take a stroll through Marshall’s history and learn about successes and challenges that brought it to where it is today. The presentation is from 6 to

7:30 p.m. at Foundation Hall, Home of the Erickson Alumni Center. Light refreshments and cash bar will be available.

Saturday, April 28 • All alumni and friends of Marshall University are invited to a complimentary pre-lunch reception sponsored by the Heritage Society. The reception is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Foundation Hall, Home of the Erickson Alumni Center. Walking tours of the facility also will be available.

• This year’s Class Luncheon will

honor the Golden Anniversary of the Class of 1962. The cost of this reservation-only event is $20 per person. Alumni and friends will have an opportunity to connect with fellow classmates and hear from university administrators about Marshall’s progress since 1962. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of Foundation Hall, Home of the Erickson Alumni Center.

• The complimentary Green and White Spring Tailgate Party is a fun, festive pre-game gathering for

alumni and friends. Tailgate begins at noon in the West Lot of Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Kickoff is at 2 p.m.

• The 75th annual Alumni Awards Banquet will honor distinguished alumni and friends as well as special scholarship recipients.

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

Cabela’s looks to hire 250 employees at new South Charleston store SOUTH CHARLESTON – Cabela’s Inc. plans to hire up to 250 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees to staff its new South Charleston store scheduled to open this summer.

The store will be located in the Southridge Centre shopping area

off U.S. Highway 119, and will be Cabela’s second retail store in West Virginia, joining the Wheeling location.

It will showcase thousands of quality products, including hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor gear, as well as outdoor

April Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL Phyllis Raynes – April 10th Matthew Courts Marvin Ball Taylor Reese White Marylou Hutchinson Jonathan Beach Brittany (Templeton) Spears Troy Hinkle Dorothy Wise Brenda Grant Sally Jones If you - or someone you know - will Deborah Jude be celebratrating a birthday in the Susie Johnson coming months... Call 304-743-6731 Margie Keaton and give us their name - OR just Eric Lambert email the information to Holley Larabee trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com Larry Leadmon

clothing, gifts and furnishings.

Interviews will begin April 23 and continue through April 28.

“We are looking for candidates who have a passion for the outdoors and are excited to share that passion with other people,” said Matthew Leary, general

manager of the new store. “Cabela’s employees should be friendly, outgoing, committed to working as a team and represent the outdoor lifestyle in a positive way.”

Applications must be submitted online.

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Anyone interested in applying should visit www.cabelas.jobs, click on “Apply Now,” then “United States Jobs.”

Then follow instructions to log in and complete the application process.

Applying does not guarantee an interview.

Typically, Cabela’s attracts applicants with detailed knowledge about the outdoors and outdoor sports; and an aptitude for customer service.

“The Charleston area is a perfect fit for Cabela’s,” Leary said.

“Not only will the store directly serve the Mountain State, it will serve the mid-Atlantic region, giving our loyal customers – and new customers – a store to call their own. Plus, they’ll get a firsthand look and feel of Cabela’s culture.”

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Putnam Rotary Club gets lesson in Zumba fitness TEAYS VALLEY -- She went to her first Zumba class, "and immediately, I was hooked," Tauletha Chaffin told the Putnam Rotary Club at the group’s April 10 meeting. "It was fun! Before you knew it, an hour had gone by; you're soaking wet. And you're like, 'What happened?'"

She continued Zumba exercises, "and before you know it, I'm going down 10 pounds, [and another] 10 pounds. And I'm down about 50 pounds.

"A woman came up to me in class, and she says, 'I can't see the instructor, and I'm watching you.'"

At that, Tauletha decided to take training to become an instructor herself.

Zumba started in Columbia, by a choreographer named Alberto Perez, as a fitness program which combines dance and aerobics."[Perez] doesn't speak very

(From left) Instructor Tauletha Chaffin leads Elaine Rader, Leslee Shaffer and Tina McComas in a Zumba lesson at the April 10 meeting of the Putnam Rotary Club. good English," says Chaffin, "but he can dance!"

Perez was teaching aerobics, and one day he forgot to bring his music.

"He had a 'mix' tape, recorded right off the radio, so he put it in and started dancing. And everybody followed him," she said.

"There are four basic rhythms

in Zumba -- there's merengue, cumbia, salsa and reggaeton.Reggaeton is like Latin hip-hop.

"You do not have to be a dancer to Zumba,” Chaffin said. “I can't dance, but I can Zumba. My husband can't dance, but he is a Zumba instructor.

"You've got to feel the music, and you've got to move everything."

She came back from her training in Zumba, and immediately began teaching four classes.

She started out in a racquet ball court, and the classes grew.

Before long, Chaffin was approached by Cindy Skiles, of Teays Physical Therapy, and the center rented space to her for her classes.

The word spread, and by the following January Tauletha had 120 people in her first class of the year.

She was contacted by Zumba

Fitness, and became a star performer and teacher in an infomercial for television.

Zumba sells a set of seven workouts on DVD, and Chaffin stars in two of them -- "toning" and the "fitness concert."

Then she began appearing on QVC a couple of times a year as a "featured testimonial."

"I am a chemistry major," she told her audience. "I can't believe this is what I do for a living.

"But it's loud. It's fun. It's a party!" One of the Zumba slogans is, "Ditch the Workout; Join the Party!"

When Chaffin gave birth to twins, she thought she would never wear a bikini again.

"I haven't been this size since I was a cheerleader in college," she said. "I went from a size 18 to a size four."

And in the infomercials, she wears a bikini.

Putnam County Schools April 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 LUNCH: BREADED 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

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.

ROLL, Caesar Salad w/WW Croutons, California Blend Veg’s, Sliced Peaches, Milk Friday, April 27: Biscuit w/Gravy LUNCH: HAMBURGER ON A

BUN, Romaine Lettuce, Tomato/Cheese, Potato Wedges, Fresh Melon Cup, Milk

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Community News

The Putnam Standard

Insurer, body shop to stop use of ‘junkyard parts’ in car repair

by Jessica M. Karmasek www.wvrecord.com

CHARLESTON - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced Wednesday that Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. and a St. Albans frame and body shop will stop their use of so-called "junkyard parts" in repairs of new vehicles.

The terms of the preliminary injunction order with Liberty Mutual and Greg Chandler's Frame and Body LLC provide that they will immediately cease repairing vehicles that are three years old or less with salvaged parts until all issues raised in McGraw's complaint are resolved.

The insurer also agreed that it would provide the State with a list of all West Virginia consumers whose vehicles were repaired illegally within the last three years using salvaged parts.

"It is important to notify West

Virginians who have been victimized by Liberty Mutual's unlawful policy," McGraw said in a statement. "Consumers likely have no idea their vehicles were repaired with junkyard parts."

In December, the attorney general filed a lawsuit against Liberty Mutual and Greg Chandler's Frame and Body LLC for allegedly repairing vehicles with used parts.

The lawsuit, filed in Kanawha County Circuit Court, details repeated violations of the state's Consumer Credit and Protection Act by both the insurer and the body shop.

In particular, McGraw alleges Liberty Mutual required body shops to repair vehicles using reconditioned, remanufactured and used parts in violation of state law.

In addition, McGraw contends the insurer failed to provide consumers with the proper notices

and written statements.

According to the Attorney General's Office, it is unlawful in West Virginia for an insurer to require the use of salvaged, used or reconditioned crash parts when negotiating the repairs of vehicles within three years of manufacture and without the owner's consent.

McGraw said his office began investigating Liberty Mutual and the body shop after receiving "evidence" that new vehicles were being repaired with the used parts.

In one case, Kanawha County resident Regina Anderson filed a complaint with McGraw's office in December after experiencing problems with her 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, which was repaired by the body shop in the fall.

When the vehicle was returned to her after repairs, Anderson said she noticed "the rear hatch did not line up and there was a

gap between the driver's side hatch and the quarter panel big enough to put my fingers in."

Anderson said she reviewed her invoice, which showed that "like-kind and quality" parts were used to replace the driver's side quarter panel.

It wasn't until she heard of McGraw's lawsuit against Liberty Mutual and the body shop that she realized her car had been wrongly repaired with used parts.

"State law requires insurance companies and body shops to secure a consumer's written authorization before repairing a new vehicle with salvaged parts," McGraw explained.

"Liberty Mutual intentionally withheld this material information. Consumers had no notice that their vehicles had not been repaired with new parts."

The attorney general has taken some heat for his use of the term

"junkyard parts" in news releases related to the lawsuit.

In January, the Automotive Recyclers Association sent a formal letter of complaint to McGraw, urging him to stop using the term when referring to recycled or salvaged auto parts.

The ARA called the term "derogatory and misleading."

However, a group of auto repairers in New York came out in support of McGraw's filing of the lawsuit.

The New York State Auto Collision Technicians Association, or NYSACTA, sent a letter to McGraw in January, explaining that the term is accurate.

"There will always be alternative words/terms to describe every trade, profession, process or part," President Michael Orso wrote. "We respectfully submit consumer safety and awareness is and always will be more important than nomenclature."

Deadline to register to vote in the May primary is Tuesday, April 17 WINFIELD – The deadline to register to vote in the upcomoing May primary election is Tuesday, April 17, Putnam County Clerk Brian Wood said.

Early voting will begin on Wednesday, April 25, and will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day.

Early voting will continue as follows: • Thursday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; • Friday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; • Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; • Monday, April 30, from

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; • Tuesday, May 1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; • Wednesday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; • Thursday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; • Friday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and

• Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 5, will be the last day for early voting, Wood said.

All early voting will take place on the second floor of the Putnam County courthouse in Winfield.

On Election Day, May 8, voting

will take place at individual precincts throughout the county from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Wood said that anyone with any questions should contact his office at (304) 586-0202.

More information is also available online at www.putnamelections.com.

Free cooking classes set for April 16-18 to focus on preparing healthy foods WINFIELD -- On April 16, 17, and 18, from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Putnam County WVU Extension and Calvary Baptist Church will be hosting free cooking classes

focused on helping your family make better choices, have a successful family mealtime, and how to build rest and exercise into your day.

Classes will be located at Calvary Baptist Church 3653 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, in the fellowship hall.

Putnam County was only 1 of 30 grantees in the nation to receive funding for these workshops.

These classes are part of the national Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Kids Eat Right Campaign that seeks to reduce

the prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity.

Families and Health Agent and Registered Dietitian, Sarah Sturgill, MS, RD, LD, will be leading the workshops.

Sturgill is also a certified specialist in child and adolescent weight management.

Participants may register for any individual workshop or sign up for all three.

Each workshop will also feature food demonstrations and taste testing for easy “no recipe” recipes for healthy, delicious meals.

Pre-registration is required and all registrations must be made through Putnam County WVU Extension Service by calling 304-586-0217.

Please register by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 13.

The Putnam Standard

Outdoor News

April 9-13, 2012 – Page 7

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 8 – April 9-13, 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;

The Putnam Standard as well as six grandchildren.

Memorial services were held Saturday, March 31, at BartlettChapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Clarence Pauley officiating.

You may share memories or condolences with the family at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

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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Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent at allenfuneralhomewv.com.

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.

April 9-13, 2012 – Page 9 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.

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SUPERVALU, MILTON WV - Casual/ Part-time Laborer positions are now available on our evening shift. Hours available can vary each week. Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to read and write. Positions are physically demanding; require repetitive lifting of items of various weights. Those applying must be willing to work any evening Sun-Fri. Starting pay is $12.84 per hour. You may apply in person from 8am-3:30pm (M-F) or if interested in applying online call 304 3026299 for more instructions.

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23. Notch in a battlement 24. Barley bristle 26. ___ song (2 wds) 29. “___ who?”

31. Account 32. Comparatively cockamamie 35. “Over” follower in the first line of “The Caissons Go Rolling Along” 37. Protection to foreign persecuted persons (2 wds) 40. Caught in the act 41. Happening every school session 42. Basic unit of money in Romania 43. Common request (acronym) 45. Colors

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Yield (acronym) 34. Abnormal respiratory sound 36. Flightless flock 38. Bills 39. Modus operandi 44. Short shot 48. Standards 49. Sag

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80’s icon Rick Springfield to play the Clay Center April 15 SUBMITTED ARTICLE CHARLESTON – Sing along to ‘80s anthems like “Jessie’s Girl” and “Love Somebody” as pop icon Rick Springfield takes the Clay Center stage Sunday, April 15 at 8 p.m.

Rock to the music that defined a generation in this high-octane performance of unstoppable energy and unforgettable songs.

With a catalog that includes 17 top-40 hits, the music of this Australian-born heartthrob has become part of the soundtracks to

the lives of millions. Fans will be blown away by the performance chops of this incredible showman, whose stunning guitar riffs and unique brand of crowd interaction have been entertaining American audiences for more than 30 years.

Springfield’s latest album, “Venus in Overdrive,” marks a return to his pop/rock roots with a fun, upbeat sound reminiscent of the “Working Class Dog” record that made him a household name. Hear old favorites and

new music in a live show that will get you out of your seat and leave you wanting more.

Single tickets are still available for this show. Tickets for Rick Springfield are $25, $40 and $50 and can be purchased online at www.theclaycenter.org, in person at the Clay Center box office or by phone at 304-561-3570.

Relive the 1980s with hit songs like “Jessie’s Girl” and “Love Somebody” when Rick Springfield plays the Clay Center, Sunday, April 15.

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 attendance 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 will be served buffet style.

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.

For more information, call The Greenhouse at (304) 397-6316 or visit www.thegreenhouseinc.com.