The Putnam Standard

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

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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.

New officers were elected for the upcoming year and they include Chrissy Foster, President; Susan Maslowski, Vice President; Linda Miller, Secretary;

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MCP Enterprises- A Growing Success Story

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

TEAYS VALLEY- When Jamie Humphrey, and his wife Jennifer, started his construction company in Shady Spring five years ago, it would have been hard to predict that its growth would lead him to Putnam County.

But today, Putnam County is where Humphrey calls home because his business brought him here.

Humphrey’s company, MCP Enterprises, offers turn-key construction for everything from sealed control room s to warehouses, air conditioned offices to restroom facilities with emergency stalls. The company does a lot of work with the coal mining industry and other “heavy” industries.

“We do a lot of work in Kentucky, in Kanawha County, in Boone County and throughout

MCP Enterprises’ Beaver headquarters (seen here) is also an example of the type of construction work the company can perform. While the company began in the Beckley area, co-founder Jamie Humphrey moved to Putnam County last year because of its centralized location to MCP’s growing client base. Courtesy photo southern West Virginia,” Humphrey said. “Putnam County is a great central location as we continue to grow the company.”

MCP currently has offices in Beaver and Charleston, in addi-

tion to an office that Humphrey keeps at his Hurricane home.

He said that in the future, he would like to build a more substantial office in either Putnam County or eastern Cabell County. “We are looking for a

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location within the valley to build a warehouse and are trying to find an area that will give us an Economic Development Incentive to do so,” Humphrey

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HURRICANE – The sixth annual Princess Tea Party will take place Saturday, April 21, at Valley Park in Hurricane beginning at 10 a.m.

The free, annual event is open to girls ages 1 to 12 and will feature a variety of new activities in addition to the traditional opportunity for young ladies to meet and mingle with 10 princesses made popular by Walt Disney movies and stories.

“This event just keeps grow-

The popular Princess Tea Party will take place April 21 at Valley Park in Hurricane beginning at 10 a.m. Last year, the event drew more than 1,000 people.

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ing,” said organizer Karen Haynes. “Last year, we had over a thousand people, and if we have good weather, we expect that many or more again this year.”

The event has become a regional draw, with people coming from not only the Putnam, Cabell and Kanawha Counties, but from Ohio and Kentucky as well, Haynes said. Folks from as far away as Virginia and Georgia have also attended past Princess Tea Parties, she said.

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In addition to construction, MCP can also do office warehousing and mine property renovations as well as preparation plant maintenance. Concrete work, pipe-fitting, iron work, electrical work and carpentry are just a few of the specialties that MCP employees possess, Humphrey said.

“We provide turn-key service and give companies the ability to work with one single contractor. We also offer metal buildings and perform mainte-

nance.” Humphrey said, noting that one of his busiest times of year is around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and Miner’s vacation around the 4th of July when many mines slow down their operations.

MCP can also provide personnel to industrial operations who only need employees for a temporary time.

The types of skilled positions that can be hired through MCP for either a short-term or longterm basis include: welders, pipe fitters, iron workers, belt

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shovelers, tree cutters, carpenters, painters, electricians, plumbers, crane operators, heavy equipment operators, black hat and red hat surface miners, and preparation plant maintenance workers.

All of his employees are required to pass a drug test and are MSHA trained, Humphrey said.

While the company started with just Humphrey and his wife Jennifer, today MCP employs about 85 people and continues to expand.

“Once we find good people, we keep them,” Humphrey said.

While most of MCP’s work has been in West Virginia and Kentucky, the company has also gone as far as Colorado and Montana to work on projects.

MCP has performed work for several coal companies and other industrial clients. Some of their clients have included: Arch Coal, Patriot Coal, United Coal, Alpha Natural Resources, Coal River Energy and Walter

Energy.

In addition to industrial clients, MCP has also done work for public agencies including the Putnam Public Service District and the West Virginia State Police.

“We do top quality work, we do it quickly, and we do it at a competitive price,” Humphrey said.

For more information on MCP Enterprises, visit the company’s website at www.mcpenterprisesllc.com or call (304) 763-2694.

Governor Tomblin proclaims April as Safe Digging Month Encourages West Virginians to call 811 before every digging project

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Eric W. Thomas graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

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

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

Thomas is the son of Tammy Thomas of Wymer Road, Cross Lanes.

He is a 2008 graduate of Nitro High School.

St. Albans Founders’ Day – May 12th

If you would like to join Founders’ Day as a vendor or entertainer, or would like to participate in the parade, please call Pat McClure at 304722-0123, Margaret Bassitt at 304-395-0155, or Ellen Mills Pauley at 304-757-7189. If you have any old photographs of St. Albans that should be included in the inventory of St. Albans history, please bring to the lobby of the Alban Arts and Conference Center to be scanned.

Winfield, West Virginia, USPS 451-160 The Putnam Standard (ISSN, 451160) is published weekly at P.O. Box 179, Winfield, WV 25213. Yearly subscription rates: In-County $22.00; In-State $38.00; Out-of-State $48.00. Bill Unger, Publisher. Periodical Postage paid at Main Post Office, Winfield, WV, and additional mailing offices under the act of March 3, 1979. Postmaster: Send Address changes to the Putnam Standard, P.O. Box 179, Winfield, WV 25213. We reserve the right to accept or reject and to edit all news and advertising copy.

CHARLESTON - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin issued a proclamation announcing April as Safe Digging Month. Gov. Tomblin and the Public Service Commission of West Virginia encourage all West Virginians to call 811 before every digging project.

"As the temperature rises, flowers begin to grow and trees bloom, we find ourselves eager to begin outdoor projects," said. Gov. Tomblin. "By calling 811, before digging, homeowners and professionals make a conscious effort to ensure personal safety and help prevent service interruptions.

Whether you are building a deck or planting a tree, all digging projects warrant a call to West Virginia 811."

The depth of utility lines can vary

for a number of reasons and the risk of striking an underground utility exists, even when digging only a few inches. Nationwide, a utility line is damaged by digging once every three minutes and one-third of these accidents are caused by failure to dial 811 before starting a digging project.

Striking a single pipeline, wire or cable can cause personal injury or death and may result in costly repairs, fines or inconvenient outages.

When homeowners and contractors call West Virginia 811, the appropriate utility companies are notified of their intent to dig. Professional locators are then sent to the requested digging site to mark the approximate locations of underground lines with

flags and paint. Once lines have been accurately marked, digging can begin.

"We join Governor Tomblin in strongly encouraging individuals and companies to call West Virginia 811 before they begin their spring digging projects," said Public Service Commission Chairman Michael Albert.

"By having underground lines marked, homeowners are making an important decision that can help keep them and their communities safe and connected."

Call 811 or 800-245-4848 before every digging project. For more information about West Virginia 811, visit www.wv811.com or www.psc.state.wv.us.

Humanities Council Adds New Committee Members

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Humanities Council announced citizen members recently elected to its program committee. The Humanities Council, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, serves West Virginia through grants and direct programs in the humanities.

The newly elected members are Pat Dillon, an education consultant from Mingo County who recently retired

from the State Department of Education as the social studies assessment coordinator, and Amy Nicholas of Calhoun County who teaches math at Calhoun Middle School and is an active civic volunteer. Two members who now serve on the program committee were re-elected to new terms. They are Shirley Lycan, Putnam County, who has taught in public and parochial schools for 31 years, and David Mil-

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lard, Gilmer County, who serves as assistant to the president of Glenville State College.

The new members will serve a threeyear term from June 1, 2012, to June 1, 2015. The Humanities Council thanks departing member Harold Forbes of Morgantown for his years of service on the program committee.

The Humanities Council budgets more than $600,000 for grants and programs each year. The program committee recommends funding decisions to the Humanities Council board of directors. The 21-member committee includes 10 members drawn from the Council board and 11 citizen members who represent education and the general public.

For more information about the West Virginia Humanities Council and its programs visit www.wvhumanities.org or call (304) 346-8500.

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and Kim Becker, Treasurer. Board members include Bonnie Johnson, Carla Mullins and Fred Whitt. Larry & Melissa Lewis were appointed as market managers.

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

Information can also be found on the Putnam 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) 300-8995; or by email at Putnam_Farmers_Market@mail. com.

“People say it's like Disney World in West Virginia. Now that's a compliment,” Haynes said.

Ten Disney princesses will be on hand April 21 to mix and mingle and have their photos taken with the girls who come out for the Tea Party.

Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Tinker Bell, Jasmine, Pocahontas and Ariel are just a few of the popular princesses that will be on hand.

In addition, to the princesses, there will also be a few princes in attendance, including Prince Charming and the Frog Prince.

Weather permitting, Cinderella will have a large white carriage on hand that little girls will be able to take a ride in on

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the grounds of Valley Park.

Also this year, weather permitting, there will be a simulated flying carpet ride that girls will be able to take as well.

But regardless of whether it rains or shines on April 21, the Tea Party will go on, Haynes said.

Other activities will include coloring and decorating crowns and of course refreshments.

For more information, contact Haynes at (304) 757-7584 or Putnam County Parks and Recreation at (304) 562-0518.

The sixth annual Princess Tea Party will take place April 21 at Valley Park and feature 10 princesses made popular by Walt Disney stories and movies. Standard file photo

Marshall University announces inaugural class in Physical Therapy Program to begin in May HUNTINGTON - Marshall University's School of Physical Therapy has announced the inaugural class of Marshall University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program. They are expected to begin coursework in May. Local

residents include the following: Curry; Winfield, Michael W.Va.; Bachelor's Degree Graduate of WVU Institute of Technology Eric Duran; Nitro, W.Va.; Bachelor's Degree Graduate of Ohio

Putnam PSD receives $1.2 million USDA loan Staff Report SCOTT DEPOT – The Putnam Public Service District has received a $1,241,000 Water and Waste Disposal Loan from the United States Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Development.

The funds will be used to construct a new sanitary sewer collection system for several areas within Putnam County.

The project also includes the replacement of aging and deteriorated sewer collection lines.

Extensions will include the addition of approximately 448 customers in the Route 33, Rocky Step Road, and Route 60 areas within Putnam County.

Line replacement will take place within Marina Park.

This funding is a subsequent loan to cover an increase in cost of materials.

Unit price increases have occurred with projects in this geographic area over the last six months. An initial loan of $12,930,000 was made on Sept. 30, 2010 and a subsequent loan was made on March 31, 2011.

USDA Rural Development serves as the lead federal entity for rural development needs and administers program assistance through its housing, business, community and infrastructure programs.

For more information on USDA Rural Development visit www.rurdev.usda.gov.

University Marshall's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is an entry-level, 115-credit, three-year, lockstep clinical degree program for students who wish to pursue a career as a physical therapist practitioner and who possess a baccalaureate degree and required prerequisite coursework.

Dr. Penny G. Kroll, chair of the School of Physical Therapy, said that the curriculum has been de-

veloped, regional accreditation has been received and faculty members are being hired. The school also is seeking specialized accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org). Kroll said the first step in that process will be achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status, which is re-

quired prior to implementation of the professional/technical phase of the physical therapy program.

Kroll also said that additional applications from prospective students in the inaugural class will be accepted on a rolling basis until May 1. An information session for prospective students will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday, April 20, in Drinko Library Room 349 on Marshall's Huntington campus.

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Putnam County Schools Developmental Screening

George Jones to perform June 2nd in Huntington

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.

Country music legend George Jones is coming to Huntington for a Saturday, June 2, concert at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena.

The 80-year-old singer is known for No. 1 hits such as "Still Doin Time," "The Door" and "He Stopped Loving Her Today." He has also won three Grammys and nine Country Music Awards. In February, Jones released "George Jones: Hits," which includes two new songs, "I Should Have Called" and "I Ain't Ever Slowin' Down."

Tickets for the show went on sale Friday, April 6. Tickets will be $25, $35 and $45 and will be available at the SMG Managed Big Sandy Superstore Arena Box Office, Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000.

South Charleston Public Library to hold Monthly Meeting The South Charleston Public Library Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. The agenda is available at the library.

The public is welcome to attend.

Home Décor Class Inside & Out Putnam County Parks is offering a six-week class on HOME DÉCOR-INSIDE & OUT Tuesday’s, May 1 – June 5, 2012 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. for $60.00. Different projects each week including a deco-mesh wreath, container gardens and more. For more information call Wendy 304-421-6167 or email at ahouseinbloom@yahoo.com.

Clay Center presents Howl & Prowl Campfire Program Where: Kanawha State Forest When: Friday, May 4, 7 pm Cost: $5/person or $15/family (limit 4 family members) Registration & payment deadline: April 30 Note: Program will take place rain or shine.

Nature’s hunters come in all shapes and sizes. Learn about these fascinating creatures and then join us for some classic s’more-making.

For more information, call 304-561-3570.

You’re invited to a ‘Once Upon A Time Princess Party’ Girls ages newborn to age 12 are invited to a “Once Upon A Time Princess Party” to be held April 21, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 12p.m. at Valley Park.

Princesses Cinderella, Belle, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Tiana, Snow White, Tinkerbell and Jasmine will be available for pictures.

You can also ride in a carriage with Princess Cinderella!

There will be many activities; refreshments will be served.

Come dressed as your favorite Princess.

The event is free of charge and no reservations are needed.

For more information call Karen Haynes at 757-7584 or Putnam Co. Parks 562-0518 ext 10.

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!

North American Youth Sports to hold Annual Spring Youth Basketball Tournament in Hamlin North American Youth Sports has announced that they will hold their annual spring youth basketball tournament in the Hamlin, West Virginia area at Lincoln County High School on May 11-13, 2012.

This tournament will feature ten different brackets. They include 5th-6th grade boys; 5th-6th grade girls; 7th grade boys; 7th grade girls; 8th grade boys; 8th grade girls; 9th-10th grade boys; 9th-10th grade girls; 11th-12th grade boys; and 11th-12th grade girls. All grades are based on the grade in which a student is currently enrolled.

The entry fee for this tournament is $110 and guarantees each team a minimum of two games. There will be awards presented in each bracket.

The entry deadline is April 20, 2012.

For additional information or an entry form, please call the tollfree NAYS spring tournament hotline at 1-866-352-5915, tour-

nament director Bill Elkins at 304-824-3611, or go to the NAYS website at www.northamericanyouthsports.org.

“101 Unique Places to Dine in West Virginia 2012" brochure available The West Virginia Division of Tourism, in cooperation with the Collaborative for the 21st Century Appalachia, has released the "101 Unique Places to Dine in West Virginia 2012" brochure.

"It is always a pleasure to share with visitors to our state and the public all the interestingly different settings and locations where they can enjoy a variety of dining experiences and food creations as unique as the state in which we live," said Betty Carver, commissioner of the Division of Tourism.

As with last year's list, the public was asked to vote.

"101 Unique Places to Dine" is available through the West Virginia Division of Tourism website at www.wvtourism.com. Scroll down to WV Dining Experiences, then click on 101 Places to Dine.

You can also call 1-800CALLWVA for a copy.

Putnam County Meet the Candidates Putnam Aging will be holding their “Meet the Candidates” in the following Putnam Senior Centers: 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!

T.O.P.S. No. 599 Weekly meetings of TOPS "Take Off Pounds Sensibly," are held at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays at St. Patrick Church, 207 Jefferson Street, Bancroft. Questions, call Sharon, 304-523-4618.

Community Outreach Gospel Series at Pumpkin Park Music Hall As We R Southern Gospel Ministries presents Community Outreach Gospel Series with special guest Squire Parsons on Saturday, April 28th at Pumpkin Park Music Hall, Milton, WV. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with singing beginning at 6:00 p.m. As We R will also be singing.

Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door – special Church group rates available. (Children 15 and under, free).

Tickets are available at Guiding Light Bookstore or by phone at 304-549-0900 or 304-302-6441 or visit www.aswerministries.com.

A portion of proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Concessions will be available.

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.

2nd Annual Taste of Putnam Putnam County Kiwanis invite you to come out on Sunday, May 20th at Valley Wave Pool for a funfilled family oriented event!

Enjoy Picnic in the Park featuring the unique culinary offerings of Putnam County.

ALL area restaurants and Chefs are encouraged to participate. No other event offers this type of exposure, marketing or branding opportunity to reach new customers.

To sign up or for more information contact Michael Henshall at michael.henshall@suddenlink.net or 304-993-7650.

Film series continues with hot-topic documentaries Learn about controversial and interesting subjects through original, independent films and meet the filmmakers as the On Screen/In Person series presented by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation continues at the Clay Center. The first of three more fascinating documentaries, “Concrete, Steel and Paint,” was shown Saturday, Feb. 11… with “Proceed and Be Bold!” on March 28, and “Milking the Rhino” on Saturday April 28.

All films are shown in Walker Theater, followed by live Q&A with the filmmaker. The cost is $2 per person.

The last in the series, “Milking the Rhino” will be shown on Saturday, April 28, 5:30 p.m. - David E. Simpson, director. Experience the changing cultures of Africa’s Maasai and Himba tribes as their ancient ways are challenged by Western expectations in this intimate, hopeful and heartbreaking story of deep cultural upheaval.

The Putnam Standard This inaugural traveling series brings films, filmmakers and community outreach activities to 14 venues in seven states and the Virgin Islands. This is the only stop in West Virginia. The series began in the fall with three films on bullying, beatboxing and organic farming.

On Screen/In Person is made possible by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation through the generous support of the National Endowment for the Arts’ Regional Touring Program. For more information about On Screen/In Person and Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, visit www.midatlanticarts.org.

For information on this film series and other events, visit www.theclaycenter.org or call 304-561-3570.

Shanty Boat Night The Point Pleasant River Museum will be having their 5th annual “Shanty Boat Night” on Friday, May 11, with dinner being served at 6:30pm. The event will be held at the museum located at 28 Main Street, Point Pleasant, WV, across from Tu-Endie-Wei State Park. This year’s theme is Mardi Gras, upon arrival each guest will receive a Mardi Gras favor to wear during the festive evening. Bingo was so much fun last year it was decided to have 8 games of bingo again this year and the winners will receive nice prizes, there will also be an auction. The door prize will be something everyone will hope to win; a night at a resort hotel with dinner coupons. The king cake is known for the baby inside it, therefore, the two people who gets the dessert with the baby will each win a gift especially with the king in mind. Dinner will consist of Jambalaya, salad, French bread, dessert and drink. During the dinner, guests will be treated to Cajun music. The featured entertainment will be The Elsons, Southern Gospel Singers and Band from New Martinsville, WV. Tickets are $25.00 and are available at the river museum.

Call 304-674-0144 to get your tickets or stop by the river museum.

Network Of Women (NOW) Monthly Meeting Date: May 17, 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”.

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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.

Mountaineer Opry House News Eddie & Martha Adcock are scheduled to perform Saturday, April 28th at 7:30 p.m. at the

Mountaineer Opry House, Milton. For more information visit http://www.mountaineeropry.co m/.

Putnam County Bridge to Ridge Bike Tour When? May 18th - beginning at 8 a.m.

What? 62 and 36 mile ride.

Rides start at the Courthouse in Winfield, Rt. 817.

For more information, contact Chris Gress at 304-5869017.

Cub Scout Pa c k 2 0 2 t o hold Bazaar Cub Scout Pack 202 of Winfield will be hosting a spring bazaar from 9 a . m . t o 2 p . m . S a t u r d a y, April 28, at Winfield Un i t e d Me t h o d i s t C h u rc h (behind McDonald's).

The bazaar will include a rummage sale, car wash, crafts, bake sale and hot dogs with chips and drink.

Free Voice Lessons in Scott Depot Free class voice lessons will be offered beginning Thursday, May 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at Teays Valley Church of God in Scott Depot.

Persons twelve and up are invited to bring an already prepared Broadway, Gospel, Country, or Ballad of their choosing to sing in front of the class.

Students will be instructed by Dr. Pratt on the basics of singing including posture, diction, tone, breathing, and song presenta-

tion.

Four weeks of class instruction will culminate with a recital on Thursday, May 31st at 7:00 p.m. at the Teays Valley Church of God in Scott Depot. Participants must be available all five weeks and must bring sheet music for their song. Register by calling 304-7579222. No accompaniment tracks, please. Class size is limited.

Teays Valley Church of God is located at 4430 Teays Valley Rd. in Scott Depot just east of exit 40.

Attorney General kicks off Homeowner's Assistance workshops in Putnam County

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 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

West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw was at the Putnam County Courthouse on Tuesday, April 10, to kickoff a statewide series of workshops designed to help homeowners who have had problems with their mortgages.

Called “Project: Save Our Homes” the series of workshops will continue for the next three months around West Virginia. Photo by Jack Bailey 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 problems 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 some-

one 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 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 banks followed the agreed to practices.

Among other things the new set of servicing standards in-

cludes 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 that 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, 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.

Other information can also be found online at www.NationalForeclosureSettlement.com, www.HUD. gov, or www.DOJ.gov.

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Work on Valley Park expansion set to begin Soon

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

WINFIELD – The expansion of Valley Park in Hurricane took another step forward at the Tuesday, April 10, meeting of the Putnam County commission as commissioners approved an engineering proposal from Terradon to begin work on the project.

Earlier this year the county acquired 5.6 acres of land adjacent to the park with plans to add an additional ball field, soccer field, and even a new entrance to the park.

Terradon will oversee the proj-

ect and will begin advertising for construction firms in the near future with the hope of starting construction on the expansion in July. If all goes as planned, the expansion project should be done in November.

Once completed, the expansion will add an additional ball field and full size soccer field, which can be divided into two youth fields, to the park. Some additional parking will also be added. The most visible component of the expansion will be a new, more visible entrance to Valley Park off of Teays Valley Road (Route 34). The new entrance will also alter the flow of

traffic through the park. Cars will enter through the newly constructed entrance, and then loop through the park to exit through the current entrance. During high traffic events, such as the July 4 celebration, both roads could be used as exits to improve traffic flow leaving the park.

In other news at the April 10 meeting of the Putnam County Commission, commissioners learned that the county has received a $15,000 community participation grant from the state that can be used to help alleviate the problem of flooding in Hometown. This is the second $15,000 community participa-

tion grant that the county has received to address flooding in Hometown.

Commissioners also learned the county has received a $12,057 West Virginia Records Management Board Grant that will be used in the County Clerk's Office for new scanning equipment.

Commissioners also were told that the county has received $7,000 from the state DHHR Emergency Response Entities Special Project Fund that will go to Putnam County EMS. Putnam County Clerk Brian Wood also reminded commissioners that early voting in Putnam County for the May primary

election will begin April 25. The deadline to register to vote in the election is April 17.

Wood also told commissioners that his office would be mailing a post card to all Putnam County voters explaining to them what their voting precinct is now, and where it is located. Wood said that the postcards were necessary because of all of the changes that came from redistricting last year. He said that anyone with any questions should contact his office at (304) 586-0202.

The next meeting of the Putnam County Commission will be Tuesday, April 17, at 9 a.m. at the courthouse in Winfield.

Couple sues Putnam School Board for Injuries

By Kyla Asbury - The West Virginia Record WINFIELD - A Putnam County couple is suing the Putnam Board of Education for injuries sustained at the Putnam Career and Technical Center.

American Industrial Direct, LLC, d/b/a Auto Body Toolmart; and Champ Frame Straightening Equipment, Inc. were also named as defendants in the suit.

Vickie Itson was a student at Putnam Career and Technical Center in

the Collision Repair Program and on March 12, 2010, was in class when she became caught on a bolt sticking out from the base of the adjustable paint/work ladder and tripped and fell to the ground, according to a complaint filed March 7 in Putnam Circuit Court.

Itson claims due to tripping and falling, she sustained severe and life-changing injuries, including a greater tuberosity fracture of the humerus and a brachial plexus injury.

A shop camera captured Itson's entire fall and her instructor, as well as several others, watched the video, according to the suit, but, despite requests, the video has not been produced.

Itson claims after watching the video, her instructor cut off the excess of the bolt that was sticking out from the portable steps that caused her to trip.

The defendants negligently supervised and failed to provide adequate training, including correct safety

standards to assemble the adjustable paint/work ladder, which was manufactured and distributed by American Industrial Direct and Champ Frame, according to the suit.

Itson and her husband, Frazier Itson, are seeking compensatory and punitive damages with pre- and post-judgment interest. They are being represented by Sandra B. Harrah and C. Michael Bee. The case has been assigned to Circuit Judge O.C. Spaulding.

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SOUTH CHARLESTON - On May 10, 2012, starting at 1:00 p.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m., the South Charleston Public Library will host a webinar for

non-profits and individual grant seekers. The webinar will offer an overview of the funding research process and offer tips on how best to identify fund-

ing sources for non-profit organizations, highlighting the electronic and print resources available on the Foundation Center website and at the South Charleston Public Library. Registration for this event is required. For more information or to RSVP, contact Brenna Call at brenna.call@scpl.wvnet.edu or 304 744 6561.

The webinar will also be screened at the following local libraries: Cabell County Public Library Kanawha County Public Library The Foundation Center is the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. It maintains a comprehensive database on U.S. and global grant makers and their grants and operates research, education, and training programs for grant seekers.

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Tuesday, April 17, 2012 – Page 7

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

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 twoweek long tour of West Virginia he has called “Fighting for Every Job.” Photo

by Jack Bailey

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (right) learns more about the engine assembly process during a tour of Toyota Motor Manufacturing's Buffalo plant on Thursday, April 12. Photo by Jack Bailey

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 hos-

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pitality 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 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 management and labor are working together,” Manchin said. “They are working together at a level 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 man-

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agement showed to one another.

He said that he wished that 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 prob-

lems.”

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.

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Putnam Native designs special edition rifle for World Renowned Rifle Company

By David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

It's certainly not every day that a dream comes true, but one certainly did for a Putnam County native hoping to honor America's coal miners with a special-edition rifle.

Boyd Hodge, a Frazier's Bottom native now living in Point Pleasant, will be showing off the rifle, a special-edition Henry Golden Boy, at Dunlap's Gun and Pawn in Hurricane on April 28.

“I had been a coal miner for years.” he said. “There are a lot of misconceptions about coal miners and I had this thought in my head: coal miners never get any recognition, except for bad publicity or when a tragedy happens. I thought it would be nice for somebody to just recognize a coal miner for what he is and what he does.”

Hodge is quick to point out that he isn't making any money from the rifle's sales and doesn't want to.

However, that didn't make transferring this from an idea in his head to an actual presentation rifle much easier. It wasn't

Photo Henry Repeating Arms. This is the left side of the receiver of a specialcoal-miner-tribute-edition Golden Boy rifle from Henry Repeating Arms. The artistic design was created by Frazier's Bottom native Boyd Hodge, whose picture appears here on the rifle. something that he could present to numerous manufacturers and see which were interested.

He had a very, very short list.

In fact, there was only one company on it, Henry Repeating Arms.

“I didn't want any money. I

just wanted the rifle made and I wanted Henry to be the company that made it. The special thing about Henry is that not just the rifle, but all of its parts are made in America. I knew right from the first minute that if Henry wasn't interested in it, it just wasn't going to happen,”

Hodge said.

He and his wife Linda took some Henry rifles and traced on paper the borders for the dimensions of the surfaces they'd have to work with. Once they had created the artistic design, he approached Henry Repeating Arms owner Anthony Imperato.

“When I first contacted Henry, they weren't too excited about the idea. I had to do a lot of talking. They turned me down twice, but think about their situation, put yourself in his shoes as the owner, you have a large company the size of Henry and you've got this guy just calling you up on a cold call. But then, one morning he called me at 8 a.m. and he said 'we're going with the rifle,” Hodge recalled.

He asked Imperato what changed his mind. It was his viewing of an episode of the Spike reality show “Coal,” which documents working life in a West Virginia coal mine.

“He said after watching that show, he had an entirely different perspective. That's how it came about. He was a wonderful man to work with, very down to earth and very compassionate,” Hodge said.

After that, there were discussions about the design.

Henry came up with an altered version of it.

“Henry sent back their version, I wouldn't agree to it. We finally had to agree to disagree.

Finally, he came back and did the design exactly the way I wanted it. The picture of of the coal miner on the rifle is a picture of me underground. Everybody says it would be worth a lot more if it didn't have my picture on it,” Hodge said, jokingly.

The rifle is a .22-caliber special-edition of Henry's Golden Boy with a 20-inch octagon barrel.

The right side of the rifle's receiver features a coal miner and the inscription “Faces of Coal, Hearts of Gold.”

The left side has an engraving of a younger Hodge underground looking up and the words “Coal Miners United.”

On the stock is engraved a prayer “Lord as I enter this portal of manmade darkness keep me safe from the dangers below

and bring me back to the light of day. In this, oh Lord, I pray and if the worst should happen let my friends and loved ones know that I did not suffer on this... my final day.”

“I wrote that prayer myself” Hodge said, “I said it every day when I went into the portal.”

Hodge became a coal miner in the late 1970s.

“I had just finished up service in the Army, tried to land a job with the civil service. That didn't work out, so into the mines I went. I've went down with guys that panicked and everything else, but when I went down the first time it didn't bother me at all. I never really thought about it. We went down for seven-and-a-half miles, it took two hours just to get in and two hours to get out.

You know if anything happens when you're down that far, you're just done for. But that's something I never thought about,” he recalled.

Officals at Henry could not be reached for comment directly because they were attending the National Rifle Association in St. Louis.

“American coal mining,” according to a statement on the Henry Web site, “has an enduring history that is older than the nation itself. At Henry Repeating Arms, we are extremely proud to introduce the Henry Golden Boy Coal Miners Edition to honor those who have worked in our nation's coalmining industry.”

Hodge will be making an appearance at Dunlap's Gun and Pawn in Hurricane from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28.

Josh Dunlap, who owns the store with his father, said that they will be selling the rifle at $100 off on that day. There will also be a limited number of signed certificates of authenticity available. Hodge said he will also be autographing the rifles upon request.

“We think it's a very special thing,” Dunlap said, “to have a rifle made specifically in tribute of our coal miners. We'd like to thank Boyd Hodge and Henry for their work in making that happen.”

Contact David Payne Sr. at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

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Community News

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 – Page 9

First Putnam County Health Fair set for May 12

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

HURRICANE – A number of local government agencies are teaming up to offer the first Putnam County Health Fair on Saturday, May 12, from 8 a.m. until noon at Valley Park in Hurricane.

The event is sponsored by the Putnam County Commission,

the Putnam County Health Department, Putnam County Parks and the city of Hurricane.

Admission to the Health Fair is free and many of tests and screenings offered at the event will also be free, according to County Manager Brian Donat.

For some tests and screenings there will be a charge.

Donat said that so far over 40 vendors have signed on to be

part of the Health Fair. Among some of the types of services that can be found at the Fair will be health screenings, allergy screenings, and depression screenings in addition to vendors providing vision and dental information, as well as information on healthy foods and tobacco cessation programs.

“There will be lots of health education provided,” Donat

said. “And there will also be a number of tests and screenings offered that day.”

In addition, there will be activities for children including face painting and finger painting.

Giveaways and raffles will also be held at the fair.

“This is a good way for the health care community to interact with residents of Putnam

County,” Donat said.

Activities will be spread throughout Valley Park, including inside the Community Center and The Commons (formerly the Museum in the Community).

For more information, contact Ben Newhouse at the city of Hurricane at (304) 562-5892 or by e-mail atbnewhouse@hurricanewv.com.

West Virginia Division of Culture and History to host A. James Manchin Memorial Marble Tournament for Kids on April 21 CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History will host a sanctioned Marble Tournament sponsored by the West Virginia Marble Shooters Association on Saturday, April 21, at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, Charleston. The tournament is open to children from 7 to 14 years of age and all skill levels. The tournament is free.

Interested participants can come to the Culture Center as early as 8:30

a.m. Members of the West Virginia Shooters Association Marble (WVMSA) will be available to teach beginners how to shoot marbles from 9 - 11 a.m. The registration deadline is 10:30 a.m. and the tournament begins at 11 a.m. Tournament marbles will be provided.

The fourth annual competition, titled The A. James Manchin Memorial Marble Tournament, will result in both a boy and girl champion who will be eligible to go to the 89th an-

nual National Marble Tournament in Wildwood, N.J., in June to compete for national honors, college scholarships and numerous prizes and awards.

The marble game played in the tournament is called Ringer. It is played by placing 13 marbles in the form of an “X” in a 10-foot circle with players alternating shots. National contest rules will apply in the competition and can be found by visiting the website www.nationalmar-

bletournament.org. Additionally, the WVMSA will have marbles for sale.

Pre-registration is encouraged.

For more information about The A. James Manchin Memorial Marble Tournament, contact Chris Reed, museum education specialist for the Division, at (304) 558-0220, ext.

185.

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.

New Clay Center membership packages offer more benefits, customization Museum- and performance-based plans available now CHARLESTON, WV – Get new benefits and more options with the Clay Center’s redesigned membership program. Create a personal experience with core packages and optional add-ons for a customized plan.

President and CEO Judy Wellington said the Center will better serve the community by offering a more diverse range of benefits to a wider audience.

“This new program has something for everyone – kids, single parents, traditional families, empty-nesters and young professionals,” she said. “It’s not just museum-focused anymore. No matter what you enjoy at the Clay Center, you can tailor your membership to reflect your interests.”

Select a basic plan focused on the museum or – for the first time ever – performances. Then, select any optional members-only groups created specifically for children, young professionals, art lovers and film fanatics to complete your experience with additional benefits.

The three core packages are: • Museum Explorers ($65) – Get free museum gallery admission and planetarium shows, much like the Center’s previous membership plans.

• Concert Connoisseurs ($65) – Purchase tickets for Clay Center Presents and Broadway in Charleston performances before the general public, among other perks.

• Discover Clay ($120) – Enjoy all the benefits of the Museum Explorers and Concert Connoisseurs plans.

The four optional affinity groups are: • Clay KIDS ($45/family) – Children get their own card, exclusive activities at the Center and reciprocal benefits at children’s museums all over the country.

• Screen Stars ($35/family) – Members receive free tickets to giant screen films and behind-thescreen tours.

• Art Aficionados ($100/family) – Art lovers enjoy

free admission to major art museums around the nation and extra privileges at the Clay Center.

• Friends of Clay ($35/person) – Young professionals are offered free networking and professional development opportunities and discounted tickets to fundraising events.

All Clay Center members will be enrolled in a new rewards program, through which they can earn prizes for visiting. Plus, members receive discounts on workshops, home delivery of the Center’s quarterly magazine and more. Membership benefits are good for one year.

Wellington said many aspects of the program were inspired by the suggestions of patrons.

“People are always asking for performance-related benefits, so it was very important to us to include those in this new membership plan,” she said. “Another special feature of these packages lets members add other adults onto their accounts—parents, nannies, babysitters and college-age chil-

dren—for little cost.”

Discounted membership packages are available to active, reserve and retired military personnel, and families who receive assistance through programs like SNAP, WIC, CHIP and Medicaid can take advantage of a special membership program. For more information on

these offers and all other membership inquiries, contact Clay Center Membership Manager Miranda Burr at 304-561-3521 or email membership@theclaycenter.org.

Visit www.theclaycenter.org for more details on membership and all other Clay Center programs and events.

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Putnam man says Con-way Freight discriminated against him

By Kyla Asbury www.wvrecord.com

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CHARLESTON -- A Putnam County man is suing his former employer after he claims he was wrongfully terminated based on his age.

Franklin Lawrence is over the age of 40 and was employed by the defendant until his employment was terminated, according to a complaint filed March 19 in

Kanawha Circuit Court.

Lawrence claims the defendant had no non-pretextual legitimate, non-discriminatory reason to terminate his employment.

Con-way Freight created a hostile work environment during Lawrence's employment, according to the suit.

Lawrence claims the defendant made it impossible for him to perform his employment du-

ties.

The defendant "created expectations and increased requirements upon the plaintiff's job descriptions and did not provide additional support, equipment or facilities to perform the functions," the complaint states.

Lawrence is seeking compensatory damages. He is being represented by Shannon M. Bland.

The case has been assigned to Circuit Judge Charles E. King.

Symphonic Organ “Pops Concert” comes to Hurricane, WV PipeSounds, dedicated to community concerts on the world-class Harrah Symphonic Organ, and with the sponsorship of Putnam County Bank will be hosting David Hegarty, best known in the San Francisco Bay Area as the organist of the Castro Theatre for the last 33 years, on Sunday, April 22, 2012.

As a concert artist, Hegarty has appeared is such diverse venues as Washington DC’s Kennedy Center, San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall, the Crystal Cathedral, Prudential Lines South American Cruises and as a guest organist with the Oakland Pops Orchestra.

He is a prolific composer/

arranger and as a concert organist, he specializes in his own transcriptions of film music for Hollywood’s Golden Age. Hegarty has performed in Hurricane previously and has recorded a CD, “The Symphonic Organ Goes to Hollywood”, which will be on sale at the event.

Also, performing several

light orchestral transcriptions during David’s upcoming concert of “Symphonic Pops” will be Nahri Ahn, 16, a sophomore at Granada High School in She Livermore, California. began her study of classical and theatre organ with David Hegarty in San Francisco in 2009.

The concert will begin on

April 22nd at 3:00 p.m. at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Avenue in Hurricane.

Reception, hosted by the United Methodist Women, will follow the concert. Tickets are $10.00. More information is available on the PipeSounds web page, www.pipe sounds.org.

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Outdoor News

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 – Page 11

Biologists looking for angler participation in Ohio River survey

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

The division of Natural Resources is conducting a survey of Ohio River anglers this year

through October 20. It's part of a multi-state effort to gain an understanding of how anglers are using the fishery. Biologists will be conducting surveys on a vast stretch of the river from where Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania meet all the way downriver to Kentucky's border with Indiana.

It's a fairly comprehensive effort, somewhat like the U.S. Census, only on a smaller scale with biologists on the river interviewing anglers. The survey takes about five minutes. It's been done once a decade and provides information officials use to better understand fishing trends, said Chris O'Bara, a DNR fish biologist who is coordinating West Virginia's part in the survey.

During the spring, biologists

will be focusing on anglers fishing tailwater sections, while later in the season, they will be speaking mostly to boaters coming off the river.

“The things we want to find out are how many fish are being caught, released and harvest; what species people are fishing for, whether it's catfish, black bass, hybrid striped bass, sauger or walleye. What they catch and what they harvest are two different things, there are a lot of species people fish for and release everything. We want to know how much effort they are putting into their fishing, what waters they've fished, how long their trips are, where they live (we just ask for the zip code) – those types of questions,” O'Bara said.

As for current conditions on the river, O'Bara said anglers have been having considerable luck with sauger fishing and white bass should pick up soon.

“We're seeing a lot of really nice walleye on the river, that seems to be a positive impact of stocking walleye, there is more abundance, but also larger fish.

It's not uncommon to see 25inch walleye,” he said.

In recent years, the state has been stocking largemouth bass in addition to hybrid striped bass on the river and is seeing some improved species as a result. Another fish recently stocked in the last few years, the blue catfish, has also taken off.

Most of the blue-catfish stocking has been in the R.C. Byrd and Racine pools.

“We've been stocking blue catfish in some of the pools on the lower end of the river. We've had good catches of blue catfish, but a lot of people haven't figured out how to catch them yet.

This isn't a fish you catch with chicken livers on the river bottom. They grow big, but they aren't like a typical catfish. People who fish for them successfully are fishing suspended in the water column, not on the bottom of the river. They feed a lot on gizzard shad and most of the people who catch them are using live bait – like gizzard shad minnows – fished more in the middle of the water column,” O'Bara said.

Contact David Payne at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com.

Thankfully, no more open day fishing frenzy

By David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

I was listening to National Public Radio last week – I do that sometimes – and heard a story about all the excitement surrounding the opening day of Illinois' trout season at Silver Lake in northern Illinois. People were crowding around the water, just bristling with excitement.

Nobody seemed to mind that they had to wait eight or ten hours lined up like sardines in cans to even just get in to fish the lake. Once there, nobody seemed to mind that they were fishing elbow to elbow.

I don't like to have somebody I don't know 20 feet from me when I'm fishing. Especially if they are standing on my right This well-known photograph from Spruce Knob Lake in the 1950s, shows just how hectic opening day of trout season could be in West Virginia. side. That's my casting side. * sane of all was tiny Spruce Knob hatchery production went up 25 As I listened to this fishing ad- fisheries chief told me.

I want to pass along a couple “As fishery science moved for- Lake, where thousands of anglers percent.” venture unfold, I couldn't believe As soon as people could fish of Web sites that may be of interthere were people still having to ward, into the 1960s and 1970s a converged each opening day of year round, some were hitting est to you readers. fish like this. It's insane and un- lot of the need for an opening trout season.

The U.S. Geological Survey A major cause for the declin- the water during the winter and day and season closures wasn't necessary.

The concept of a fishing sea- something our understanding of ing need of fixed seasons was the they wanted something to fish Water Watch: water.usgs.gov. You son is supposed to be a method fishery science supported,” he state's ability to rear fish in for. When seasons were in place, can check real-time stream flow hatcheries. In the 1930s, all of the trout stocking didn't begin until anywhere in the United States. of protecting fish, especially dur- said.

DNR Coldwater Fisheries state's stocked trout came from spring, but now there was con- It's a neat tool if you've got an ing spawning, but there are certainly other ways of doing it Chief Mike Shingleton told me federal hatcheries, such as the siderable pressure from anglers upcoming trip.

Wvangler.com: it's a great besides unleashing hordes of an- bluntly, “Even today, some peo- one at White Sulphur Springs. As to stock earlier.

So winter stocking began. fishing forum and a good place glers to catch nearly the entire ple say they wish we could go the state began building its own adult population of fish in a day back to opening day. They either hatcheries later, it was actually There was another benefit – not to find real information about or two. It's an old idea, and in the weren't around when we had able to supply more trout for its all the fish were caught immedi- what fish are doing around the ately. They lived and grew. When state. Most of the discussion is them or their memory has gotten waters.

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“Even then,” Shingleton said, the spring anglers finally arrived about trout, but there is some In West Virginia, biologists bad.”

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The Putnam Standard VIOLET C. ASBURY MISTI STARR ASH EVELINE ERNA ROWLEY BALL BRENDA MAE BOWEN HERBERT URIEL CARNEY ELAINE VIRGINIA FRAZIER KATHLEEN H. GATENS BETTY JEAN HATCHER MARY ELIZABETH HODGES JOE L. HOLSEN SR. WARDEN HILLARD KISER ROSE ANN GLASS KREBS EDNA ALLISON MAJCHRZAK FRANCES B. MALLETT JACK ALLEN MELTON ANNA L. MILLER LOLA IRENE MITCHELL DAVID GENE MULLINS JAMES LOWELL PRIDDY LOUISE PEARL "MOM" SMILEY BEULAH MAE TURLEY ANTHONY "TONY" WAYNE WALLACE

VIOLET C. ASBURY Violet C. Asbury, 99, of St. Albans died April 5, 2012.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 10, at Long & Fisher Funeral Home, Sissonville.

MISTI STARR ASH Misti Starr Ash, 43, of Tornado passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House after a four month battle with cancer.

She went to meet the Lord with her family at her bedside, enveloped in hugs and kisses and surrounded by their unconditional love. Misti will always be her family's shining "STARR." She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Mark Ash, and her mother-in-law, Mary "Maw" Ash. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Diania Dunlap and husband, Louie, Denise Brewer and husband, David, Annette Burns and husband, Warren, Cathy Linville and husband, John, and Sadaria Shinault and husband, Doug; and her brothers-in-law, Mike Lekas and wife, Jackie, and Scott Ash and wife, Donna; and a host of nieces and nephews who loved her very much.

The family would like to give special thanks to Misti's second family at Loop Pharmacy for caring for her so deeply for the past 25 years. Misti worked at

Loop Pharmacy for 25 years as a pharmacy technician supervisor. Misti loved each and every person she worked with, and had hoped to return to work and see them again.

Misti will be dearly missed by her family and friends, but those closest to her take comfort in the knowledge that they will meet her again in Heaven.

Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, was in charge of arrangements.

EVELINE ERNA ROWLEY BALL Eveline Erna Rowley Ball, 57, of Madison was born June 22, 1954, and passed away April 8, 2012.

She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Rowley.

She was a certified lab assistant, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Madison.

She is survived by her husband, Terry Joe Ball; daughter, Amy Jo Ball of West Madison; mother, Herta Rowley of Madison; sister, Patty Cox of Madison; brother, Paul Rowley of Madison; and sister, Julie Randolph of Hurricane.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 11, at Madison Funeral Home, Madison with Dr. Frank Frye officiating. Burial followed in Boone Memorial Park, Madison.

You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com.

BRENDA MAE BOWEN Brenda Mae Bowen, 71, of Leon, formerly of Point Pleasant, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.

Brenda was a former employee of WV DHHR, and a member of the Women's Auxiliary of American Legion Post #111 in Hamlin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Edyth Byrd Thompson; and her son, Mark Allen Cooper.

Brenda is survived by her husband of 27, years Doug Bowen; daughter, Diana Harmon and husband, Mike, of Leon; two sisters, Fay Russell of Scott Depot and Gay Moore of Millersport, Ohio; and three grandchildren, Jennifer, Heath and Joseph Salmons.

Honoring Brenda's wishes, there were no services held at this time.

The family suggests memorial contributions are made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd.

W., Charleston, WV 25387.

Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, Nitro assisted the Bowen family.

You may express online condolences at www.cookefuneralhome.com.

HERBERT URIEL CARNEY Herbert Uriel Carney, 88, of Columbiana, Ohio, formerly of Eleanor, went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Maxine Blake Carney, on February 19, 2012, at Hospice of the Valley, Polan, Ohio. He fought a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease and multiple myeloma.

He was born September 6, 1923, in Red House, the youngest of five children of Charles and Mary (Bailey) Carney.

Mr. Carney is survived by son, David (Jeanne); daughter, Mary Susan (Jay) Olmstead; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren of Ohio; and brother, Herman of West Virginia.

Also deceased, in addition to his wife, are his parents; brothers, Dick Carney and Jerry Carney; and sister, Wilma Mallett.

He earned his private pilot license, becoming a member of the Airplane Owners and Pilots Association. He and Maxine flew throughout the United States and Canada in their private plane, and duplicated their travels on land by RV, spending winters in McAllen, Texas.

Mr. Carney retired in 1985 after 33 years as a long distance driver for Roadway Express. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Salem, Ohio, and was recently recognized as a 65-year member of the Putnam Odd Fellow Lodge #85 of Poca.

A private interment will be held at a later date. Please consider a donation to Hospice of the Valley, 9803 Sharrott Road, Polan, OH 44514.

ELAINE VIRGINIA FRAZIER Elaine Virginia Frazier, 91, of Winfield passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Sally's house in Woodbend Cove, Winfield.

Born September 19, 1920, in Fraziers Bottom, Elaine was a daughter of the late William Edgar and Callie Vance Young.

She was also preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Ernest Wilson Frazier: foster son, Mike Hobbs; sister, Geraldine Young; and brother, Dallas Young.

Elaine was a graduate of Winfield High School, class of 1939.

She received a master's degree in education from Marshall University, and received certificates, including her elementary certificate, secondary certificate, supervisor certificate, and elementary/secondary principal certificate, from the West Virginia State Department of Education.

She began teaching at Evergreen

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 – Page 12 School, where she had been a student, and Winfield High School. She served as principal at Buffalo Elementary, Conner Street Elementary and Hurricane Town Elementary. Elaine retired from Putnam County Board of Education with 30 years of service, and then worked as a substitute for an additional 25 years.

She was of a non-denominational faith, following the simple teachings of the truth as taught

by Jesus.

She is survived by special friends, who call her Gammy, Sally Hazlett of Winfield and her granddaughter, Jenny Elaine Hazlett of Radford, Va., Patsy Arbaugh, Jerald and Becky Murray of Winfield and her caregiver, Brenda Black of Culloden; foster grandchildren, Travis Hobbs of Ashton and Amber and Rachel Hobbs of Pliny; and several nieces and nephews. Additionally, she considered many of her former students as her own children.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 6, at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield with Minister Carlton Schooley, Minister Randy Satterfield and Minister Joel Riggs officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

You may share memories or condolences with the family at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.co m.

Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, was honored of handling Mrs. Frazier's final arrangements.

KATHLEEN H. GATENS Mrs. Kathleen H. Gatens, 75, of Eleanor passed away April 7, 2012, at the Oakridge Center.

Mrs. Gatens was the retired secretary for Judge Holliday, and after retirement she worked part time for Judge Spaulding. She worked over 50 years for state and county government. She was also a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley M. Hudson and Virginia Carr Hudson.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Mr. James J. "Jim" Gatens; sons, James Joseph Gatens II and wife, Sarah, and Christopher M. Gatens; brother, Daniel E. Hudson; sister, Eleanor Marshall; grandchildren, James J. Gatens III, Julianna C. Clemons, Jerod M. Gatens and Maridith G. Gatens; and great-grandchildren, Brayden, Grace and Clara.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Oakridge Center and CAMC General Division for the love and care given to our wife and mother.

Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, April 11, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Bancroft. Burial followed in Beech Grove Cemetery, Eleanor.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

Gatens-Harding Funeral

Home, Poca, assisted the Gatens family.

BETTY JEAN HATCHER Betty Jean Hatcher, 80, of St. Albans died April 7, 2012.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 10, at Long & Fisher Funeral Home, Sissonville.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

MARY ELIZABETH HODGES Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Hodges, 81, died March 31, 2012, after a short battle with cancer.

Her family was by her side.

She was born July 17, 1930, in South Charleston. Mary was the original developer of Stone Gate subdivision in Hurricane.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Warren; daughters and spouses, Deane and Scott Beane, Beverly and David Hamon and Susan and Bill Meeks; sons, Timothy, Dean and Terry; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

One of the many examples of her giving spirit, Mary's final wish was to donate to the human gift registry to benefit the medical education at WVSOM, where her grandson graduated in 2011.

A memorial service will be held at a future date.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

Mary requested that memorial contributions be made to either St. Jude's Children's Hospitals, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or to WV Health Right, 1520 Washington St. E., Charleston, WV 25311, two of her favorite organizations.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the family.

JOE L. HOLSEN SR. Joe L. Holsen Sr., 75, of Nitro passed away April 8, 2012.

He worked with N.L. McCullough and Hitwell Surveys in the oil and gas industry for 35 years.

He was a member of the Appalachian Geological Society, Society of Petroleum Engineers, First Presbyterian Church and the Moose Lodge 565 of Nitro. He attended Western Military Academy, Alton, Ill., and graduated from DePauw University, where he obtained a degree in geology.

He was the son of Sharon Holsen and Mary Lou Stillwell of Allendale, Ill. He had one brother, Tom R. Holsen of Kildeer, Ill. He is survived by two children, Sharon E. Purdy and her husband, Jeffrey W. Purdy, of Fairplain and Joe L. Holsen Jr. of Houston, Texas. Grandchildren include Emily S. Purdy and Mitchell E. Purdy of Fairplain.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 12, at Allendale Cemetery, Allendale, Ill., with the Rev. Nelson Reiber officiating.

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Page 13 –Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Burial followed in the cemetery.

Funeral Gatens-Harding Home, Poca, WV assisted the family.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

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. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, class of 1949. He also played varsity basketball for Stonewall Jackson. 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. Albans, with Pastor Mike Ramsey officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Online condolences may be made at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

ROSE ANN GLASS KREBS Rose Ann Glass Krebs of Scott Depot succumbed to complications of pulmonary fibrosis just before noon on Sunday, April 1, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston. A native West Virginian, she was born July 30, 1927, the eldest daughter of the late John Morris and Vera Madeline Wallace Glass. Ann was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill; and three adult siblings, Patrecia, Jeanine and John Jr. Ann graduated in the class of '45 from Point Pleasant High School, and in the course of her life lived in Cabell, Kanawha, Mason and Putnam counties.

Her loving, resourceful and pragmatic nature enabled Ann to be an admirable wife, mother and homemaker. Her intellect and communication skills gave her success in clerical/secretarial service to the public sector and the medical community in Charleston.

She enjoyed square dancing and family camping, and was a Girl Scout leader, avid reader and exceptionally creative seamstress. Extending hospitality to

neighbors, friends and family on any given occasion was a sure source of joy for her.

Baptized in the Christian faith, Ann was a lifelong member of the (United) Methodist church. She was a leader in WSCS, United Methodist women and ladies' circles, and active in mission and study, and in prayer, hospitality and service ministries. During her 25 years at St. John UMC, Scott Depot she faithfully participated in the Adult Fellowship Sunday School Class, Women's Sharing Group, Wesleyan Circle and the Active for Life Exercise Group. In her decline, she was lovingly remembered and cared for by her church family and close friends in the community.

Surviving are her brother, Charles H. Glass (Sue) of Parkersburg; her daughter, the Rev. Claudia Fizer (Scott) of Culloden; and her son, Wm. B. "Barry" Krebs Jr. (Barbara) of Glen Allen, Va. Survivors also include her grandchildren, Sherrie Krebs Cook (Wayne) of Little Rock, Ark., USAF Maj. Andrew Krebs (Lyndie) of Abilene, Texas, and Marc Fizer of Savannah, Ga.; seven great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

We wish to extend our deepest gratitude for the wise and compassionate care of her physicians, home health agencies, Jane Wilson and to the staff of Kanawha Hospice Care and Hubbard Hospice House West. Because of your kind interactions, Mother was better able emotionally, spiritually and physically to face the ravages and reality of her long-term debilitating disease.

Her family hosted a time of fellowship and remembrance on Saturday, April 14, at St. John United Methodist Church, Scott Depot. The Rev. Martin Hallett led a worship service to praise God and give thanks for Ann Krebs' life. She donated her body to the Marshall University Human Gift Registry. Her ashes will be interred beside Bill's remains in Mason County at a later date.

A fitting tribute to Ann's life of service would be a gift to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536; or to the Christian Community Cupboard, c/o St. John UMC, 4013 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560; or to a charity of your choice. For Hospice, please include the notation, "In memory of Rose Ann Krebs." For the Cupboard, please make checks to St. John UMC and put "Ann Krebs memorial CCCupboard" on the memo line.

EDNA ALLISON MAJCHRZAK Edna Allison Majchrzak, 82, of St. Albans passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston.

Edna was preceded in death by her parents, Hoyt and Lona

Jones; sister-in-law, Pat Jones; brothers-in-law, Daniel Pridemore and August Zorn; son-inlaw, Mark Reed; and husband, Mike Majchrzak.

Edna retired from Motor Car Supply, Nitro, and was a member of the Nitro Moose Lodge.

She is survived by her only child, Sharon Kay Reed of St. Albans; grandsons, John Harbert Jr. and wife, Tina, of St. Albans and Joshua Harbert and James Harbert of Nitro; great-grandson, Dakoda Harbert of North Carolina; sisters, Juanita Pridemore of Michigan, Beaulah (Bruce) Potter of South Charleston, Phyllis (Jerry) Withrow of Nitro, Ruthie Zorn of Ohio and Janet (Rick) Fields of Kentucky; brothers, Darrell Jones of Florida, Richard (Ann) Jones of Michigan, Orville Jones of Florida and Larry (Linda) Jones of Florida; and former husband, Jim Allison of Cross Lanes.

She fought a long, hard battle with Alzheimer's and dementia.

She lost her battle very suddenly with a stroke.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 9, at BartlettChapman Funeral Home, St. Albans.

Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 253872536.

Special thanks to Isabel Bukac, R.N., and Jolene Wiseman, her CAN, and all the others who helped with her care. Also, thanks to Becky Thompson, mother's case worker, for being right there with me.

Visit www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com to share memories or to express condolences.

FRANCES B. MALLETT Frances B. Mallett, 85, of Buffalo went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West at Thomas Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was a homemaker, a member of Shiloah Independent Church, Red House and attended Arbuckle Community Church. She enjoyed quilting and loved horses. One of her favorite things to do was to watch all the wildlife through the back kitchen window of her country home.

Born August 24, 1926, she was the daughter of the late O. Vane Covert and Lottie Walker Covert.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Manford Mallett; a daughter, Cynthia M. Gates; as well as one sister and three brothers.

She is survived by a daughter, Judith (Gary) Hill of Red House; sons, Danny (Shirley) Mallett of Buffalo and Terry Mallett of Buffalo; sisters, Ethel Bailey of Nitro and Laurene Lyons of Red House; grandchildren, Jimmy, Annetta, Misty, Eric, Ronald, Troy, Andrea,

The Putnam Standard Cassandra, Brittany and Bradley; and nine great-grandchildren.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the nurses and staff of Hubbard Hospice House West at Thomas Memorial Hospital for their compassionate and exceptional care.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 6, at Shiloah Independent Church, Red House with Pastor Rick Legg officiating. Burial followed in Shiloah Church Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the Mallett family, and the online guestbook signed, by viswww.raynesfuneral iting home.com.

Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, was in charge of arrangements.

JACK ALLEN MELTON Mr. Jack Allen Melton, 88, of Brandon, Fla., formerly of Poca, passed away April 8, 2012, at home.

Jack was born March 1, 1924, in Charleston, and was raised on his family farm in Poca. He married Jean Noffsinger in December 1947. Jack started work with American Viscose in Nitro as a shift supervisor after he was discharged from the Navy. He and his family lived in Aston, Pa., from 1957 to 1978, where he worked as a production superintendent at American Viscose Marcus Hook Pennsylvania Division. He transferred from 1978 to 1990 to Front Royal, Va. Jack was a World War II veteran, enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1943, and participated in the Normandy Invasion. He was an avid professional horseshoe pitcher, participating in state and national horseshoe tournaments, once beating the reigning world horseshoe champion in competition. Jack moved to Brandon in 2008, and it was there he passed to live for eternity with our Lord.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Noffsinger Melton, and son, Timothy.

Jack is survived by two sons, Roger and wife, Helen, of Chesapeake, Va., and Gregory and wife, Victoria, of Brandon; grandchildren, Jacklyn V. Walling, Jamie C. Melton, Melissa L. Melton, Stephanie H. Hord and Shawn A. Melton; and two great-grandchildren, Stella E. Walling and Braeden A. Melton.

A tribute to the life of Jack was held Saturday, April 14, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Greg Blake officiating. Burial followed in the Melton cemetery.

Contributions in Jack's memory may be made to Tim Melton Scholarship Fund. Make checks payable to the LFCC Foundation, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA 22645.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Melton family.

ANNA L. MILLER Anna L. Miller, 85, of St. Albans went to be with her Lord on April 8, 2012, at Dunbar Care & Rehabilitation after a long illness.

She attended Bethany Baptist Church, St. Albans. Anna retired from Charleston Cardiology Group, and was formerly employed by Haddad's of Spring Hill.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Calvin, and two sons, Tom and his wife, Pat, of Poca and Bob and his wife, Deborah, of St. Albans. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Tom Miller Jr. of Scott Depot, Michele Guthrie of Cross Lanes and Rob Miller of Hurricane; and four great-grandchildren. Anna is survived by her sister, Edna Miller of Joliet, Ill., and her brother, James McClure of Yawkey.

Celebration of Anna's life was held Wednesday, April 11, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Campbell and the Rev. Basil Hudson officiating.

Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Special thanks to the staff of Dunbar Care & Rehabilitation for the excellent care Anna received during her extended stay in their facility.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.

LOLA IRENE MITCHELL Lola Irene Mitchell, 82, of Hurricane passed away Monday, April 2, 2012, at Teays Valley Center, Hurricane.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 7, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton with the Rev. Larry Cooper and the Rev. Winford Curry officiating. Burial followed in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.

She was born April 18, 1929, in Culloden, a daughter of the late Arvil and Clara Vance Chapman.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Mitchell; a grandson, William Fielder; one brother, Earl "Jack" Chapman; and a son-in-law, Daniel Craddock.

Lola was a member of Springdale Free Will Baptist Church, Hurricane. She is survived by two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Ernest and Bonnie Chapman of Elkview, Paul "Bud" and Judy Chapman of Atlanta, Ga., and Maxine Chapman of Marion, Ohio; five sisters and two brothers-in-law, Macel Tyree of Clendenin, Reba Carpenter of Alverado, Texas, Sylvia Bowles of Marianna, Fla., Nellie and Winford Curry of Milton and Velma "Cricket" and Preston Miller of Culloden; one son and daughterin-law, Bernard and Wanda Mitchell of Hurricane; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Doris and Kenny Beal of Smithfield, N.C., Thelma and Tommy Hanna of Benson, N.C., Janet Weaver of Carmichael, Calif., and

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The Putnam Standard Nancy Craddock of Hurricane; 12 grandchildren; and 23 greatgrandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to Springdale Free Will Baptist Church Youth Group, 2040 Springdale Road, Hurricane, WV 25526.

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

DAVID GENE MULLINS David Gene Mullins, 69, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 6, 2012, at his residence.

He was born on September 27, 1942, at St. Albans. He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Mullins.

He retired from C & O Motors as a salesman and was a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ. He was a Navy veteran, having served in the Cuban Crisis. He was a graduate of St. Albans High School, class of 1960.

David loved fishing and hunting with his boys.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sue Mullins; sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Sharon Mullins and Joe and Betty Mullins, both of Florida; mother, Dorotha Mitchell Mullins of St. Albans; and brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Madora Mullins of North Carolina. Also surviving are his loving grandchildren, Bruce and his wife, Tabitha, and Alana and Cory; and great-grandchildren, Jazmyn and Logan.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Minister Joseph Watts and Ralph Ranson officiating.

The family suggests donations

are made to Alum Creek Church of Christ, 2368 Childress Road, Alum Creek, W.Va., 25003.

Online condolences may be made at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, was in charge of arrangements.

JAMES LOWELL PRIDDY Mr. James Lowell Priddy, 73, of Poca died April 8, 2012.

A Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca assisted the Priddy family.

LOUISE PEARL "MOM" SMILEY Louise Pearl "Mom" Smiley, 92, completed her earthly journey and went to be with her Savior on Sunday, April 8, 2012. She resided in Cross Lanes, where she was cared for by her son, John; daughter-in-law, Debby; and granddaughter, Grace. She was born on November 17, 1919, in Clintonville.

Anyone who knew Mom knew that she loved to cook. Her drivein restaurant in St. Albans was a gathering place for many, and she enjoyed reminiscing about the good times and long hours spent there.

She continued her work in the restaurant business as cofounder of Smiley's Restaurant and Motel in St. Albans, and later, Mom Smiley's Family Restaurant in Hurricane.

For her, food wasn't just for physical nourishment, it was a way to share the love of Christ, which she did every single day.

She was always ready to give a

hug and an encouraging word to everyone she met.

She and her late husband, John T., spent many years living in Mt. Sterling, Ky., where she continued to share Christ's love with those she met. It was this love and her determination that compelled her and John to travel to Iran in 1979 in an attempt to free the American hostages.

Mom was very devoted to her family, and never missed an opportunity to tell them how precious they were to her.

She spent the last 25 years of her life residing in Cross Lanes with her son, John, and his family, and attending Scott Depot Christ Fellowship, which was her extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lionel and Stella Hayslette; seven siblings; husband, John T. Smiley; and granddaughter, Jan C. Smiley.

She is survived by her sons, John W. Smiley and wife, Debby, of Cross Lanes and Earl Thomas Smiley of West Virginia; daughters, Jackie Moore of Kentucky, Marilyn Nichols of Kentucky, Barbara Platt of Alabama and Mary Ellen Weekley of Tennessee; brother, Clifford Hayslette of Florida; grandchildren, Cassi Squires and husband, Kevin, of Fairmont, Esther Brown and husband, Paul, of Henderson, Texas, D. Grace Smiley at home and John W.K. Smiley and wife, Rochelle, of Marion, Ind.; greatgrandchildren include Grant and Jackson Squires and Christian and Evan Smiley; and best friend, Lucille Sullivan.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 12, at Scott Depot Christ Fellowship, Teays Valley.

Burial followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 – Page 14 The family would like to thank the staff of Cedar Ridge Nursing center and her family doctor, Randal W. Peterson, for their excellent care.

The family requests donations to be made in her memory to World Orphans (memo line: Squires) and mailed to P.O. Box 1840, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Online condolences may be sent to www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com.

BEULAH MAE TURLEY Beulah Mae Turley, 82, of Hurricane passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington.

She was born on January 9, 1930, at South Charleston to the late Hoy C. and Virginia Gertrude Taylor Mullins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lester F. Turley; and daughter, Sherri Kay Turley.

Beulah was a realtor for Real Estate Central, formerly Century 21 Shamrock Reality, St. Albans.

She also worked for the Legislature for 22 years, having served with Gov. Arch Moore and past Senator Mike Shaw and many others.

She was a member of the Republican Women's Network of Putnam County, and formerly served on the Putnam County Executive Committee.

She attended Southwest Church of God, Spring Hill. She was a graduate of South Charleston High School.

Surviving is her son and daughter-in-law, John F. and Kaye Turley of Hurricane; sister; Doris (Bob) Cottrell of Houston, Texas; and brother; John "Bill" Mullins of St. Albans. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Rodney Taylor officiating.

Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Online condolences may be made at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

ANTHONY "TONY" WAYNE WALLACE Anthony "Tony" Wayne Wallace, 65, of Milton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 3, 2012.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 7, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, with his brother Pastor Vernon L. Wallace, Jr. officiating. Burial followed in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.

He was born September 29, 1946, in Cabell County, a son of the late Vernon L. Wallace Sr. and Maymie Estep Wallace.

He served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. He was a retired supervisor with Appalachian Power Company.

He is survived by his loving wife Norma Cariaga Wallace; one son, Anthony Wayne Wallace; two daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Christopher Mays and April and Lucas Newlon; one sister, Janet Coyne; two brothers, Pastor Vernon L. Wallace, Jr. and his wife, Diane and James Wallace; nine grandchildren, Cody and his wife Rebecca, Santana, Andrew, Amanda, Tyler, Heather, Hannah, Cole and Leiah; and one great-grandchild on the way.

He will always be remembered for his radiant smile and his jolly laughter.

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

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rectional setting and (c) work as part of an education and rehabilitation team in concert with others.

Kanawha Blvd., E., Charleston, WV 25305-0330.

Phone: 304-5582702.

OF DIVISION TECHNICAL, ADULT AND INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EDUC A T I O N PROGRAMS, MT. OLIVE CORRECTIONAL CENTER, MT. OLIVE, WV AFFECTIVE SKILLS AND SOCIAL SKILLS TEACHER Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Counseling and Guidance or Psychology; or a professional educator with a Master’s degree and experience in an area specifically related to the job assignment. Ability to work in a state

TEACHER OF ADULT EDUCATION Holds or qualifies for a West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate.

Preference will be given to those having certification and experience in the areas of elementary education, reading education and special education. Possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully: (a) perform the job requirements; (b) work within a cor-

SALARY: Based on the 2011-2012 Fayette County Salary Schedule commensurate with educational level and years of experience. CLOSING DATE FOR REOF CEIVING A P P L I C AT I O N (Eastern Daylight Time): 4/20/2012 @ 4 p.m.

Application/complete job announcement @ http://wvde.state.w v.us/wvde-vacancies. Application can be mailed, email lbryant@access.k12.wv.us or faxed 304-558-0216 to Liz Bryant, WV Department of Education, Bldg. 6, Rm. 264, 1900

PART-TIME FREELANCE WRITERS NEEDED – Putnam and Cabell counties. Please call 304743-6731. (rtc) FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT/ MILTON – 2 Bedrooms. Refrige r a t o r / range/washerdryer. Near shopping and school. No pets. $550/month + $550.00 security.

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WINTER SPECIALS – Doors, Skirting, Windows, etc. (304) 391-5863. (rtc 10-11 hmo)

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DANNY’S HILLBILLY DITCHDIGGERS – Water, electric, gas & drain lines installed. 304586-9914, 304-3890715. (rtc 11-29)

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FOR RENT: 2 BEDROOM HOME, ONA – Reduced rent for retired female to care for 3-year-old next door, 6-8 days/month. 304-412-1926. (2tc 2-21) HOUSE FOR RENT – Milton, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, brick. $700 month/$500 damage deposit. 304-743-0334, 304-939-2294. (1tp 2-28)

MILTON APARTMENT FOR RENT – 1 BR upstairs. Electric range/refrigerator.

Walking distance to stores/school. No pets. $350/month + 1 month security. 304-

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