The Putnam Standard

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

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County soliciting bids to perform Drainage Work in Hometown

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Turnkey construction company building success in local area

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company with his wife, Jennifer, in 2007 in the Beckley area.

MCP Enterprises began work on the Hurricane Gas Co. building recently, and the work is expected to be completed in the next few weeks. Depending on the size and complexity of a job, MCP Enterprises can erect a new building in anywhere from two weeks to 60 days.

Initially, the company performed a great deal of work for the coal industry, and while mining remains important, MCP Enterprises now does work across all types of business. The company has also started to do a great deal of work for local gov-

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The Putnam County Commission has begun soliciting bids to perform drainage improvement work in the unincorporated area of Hometown.

Photo by Jack Bailey.

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

HOMETOWN – The Putnam County Commission has begun soliciting bids to perform drainage improvement work to help alleviate perennial flooding problems in the community of Hometown.

The Invitation to Bid appeared as a legal advertisement in local newspapers last week.

The work to be performed is described as cleaning of the following existing items: 150 linear feet of 48” diameter pipe, 1,979 linear feet of 4' flat bottom ditch, 30 linear feet of 24” diameter pipe, and 191 linear feet of 2' flat bottom ditch. The project duration is 60 calendar days.

Last year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers examined the SEE HOMETOWN ON PAGE 3

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

TEAYS VALLEY – Putnam County-based MCP Enterprises LLC has quickly grown to be an industry leader in the building construction business.

Locally, the turnkey building construction company has a number of projects in the works, including the construction of a steel frame building for the Hurricane Gas. Co. “MCP is a West Virginia company. We want West Virginia companies to support us and do business with us, just as we do with them,” said Jamison Humphrey, who founded the

An MCP Enterprises employee in a bucket truck examines the structural steel used in a new building for Hurricane Gas Co. Photo by Jack Bailey

SEE COMPANY ON PAGE 16

Putnam Rotary Club awards Scholarships TEAYS VALLEY - The Putnam Rotary Club has awarded three college scholarships of $2,000 each for Putnam students Lauren Lilly, Kayla Hinkley, and Emily Rice.

The scholarships were awarded at the group’s meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Lauren Marie Lilly, a graduate of Hurricane High School last year, is in a five-year program at West Virginia University to earn a master's degree in elementary education. She also won a Putnam Rotary scholarship last year.

Lauren is the daughter of Bill and Laura Lilly of Hurricane. Her mother is currently a Putnam teacher.

(From left) Putnam Rotary Club President Tina McComas congratulates scholarship winners Virginia Hinkley, her daughter Kayla Hinkley, Lauren Lilly, her father Bill Lilly, Emily Rice, and her parents Patti and Brad Rice.

Kayla Michelle Lynn Hinkley is also a Hurricane High graduate.

Her record of community service includes 4-H Club and anti-to-

bacco advocacy. She recently participated in the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids in Washington, D. C. Kayla plans to enter West Virginia Wesleyan for a five-year program in business. Her course of studies will culminate in a bachelor's degree in international business and a master's degree in business administration.

She is the daughter of Virginia Hinkley of Hurricane.

Emily Elizabeth Rice is a graduate of Teays Valley Christian School.

She plans to attend Marshall SEE SCHOLARSHIPS ON PAGE 3

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Page 2 –Tuesday,August 14,2012 2nd Annual Maura Rae Kuhl 5K Run/Walk The 2nd annual Maura Rae Kuhl AED Foundation 5K Run/Walk will be held August 18th beginning at 9 a.m. at Hurricane Wave Pool Park.

The goal this year is to place portable AEDs at all Putnam County Middle and High Schools that will be used at the playing fields. Every second is critical to saving a life when an AED is needed.

For more information call 304395-2432, 304-586-2158 or visit w w w. Tr i s t a t e r a c e r. c o m , www.mrkaedfoundation.org.

Early Registration Day There will be an early registration day for kindergarten – fifth grade, at Mountain View Elementary on August 15th from 8 am – 1 pm. Please bring your child’s birth certificate (with a raised seal), shot and health records, and proof of residency.

Nitro Seniors Monthly Country Western Dance On Saturday, August 18, 2012 the Nitro Senior Citizens will host their monthly Country Western Dance featuring a band new to them, the Carbon Country.

The evening starts with the opening at 5:00 p.m. with a concession, and music and dancing begins at 6:00 p.m.

The senior center is located at 21st Street and 2nd Avenue in Nitro. Admission is by donation and all proceeds go to the Nitro Seniors.

There is always a lot of fun, prizes and good friendship.

Leaps and Bounds Enrolling Students Leaps and Bounds Early Learning Center, a Christian, developmental preschool for children ages 18-months to six years old, is currently enrolling students for the 2012-2013 school year.

The preschool, located at Teays Valley Presbyterian in Scott Depot, provides lots of positive, hands-on, individual guidance for children to discover and learn through play at theme based

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centers.

For more information call 304757-6073 or go online at www.teaysvalleypresby.com.

Book Signing Carlene Thompson, Point Pleasant native and Mystery Writer, will hold a book signing at the Point Pleasant River Museum, 28 Main St., Point Pleasant, WV from Noon to 2:00pm on Saturday, August 18th.

Her newest book To The Grave (No secret can stay buried for long...As a psychologist; Catherine Gray understands the power of first love. As a woman, she still has feelings for her first crush, James -- a handsome lawyer who was trapped in a bad marriage for years. Now that Catherine has returned to Aurora Falls, and James is divorced, they can finally build a life together. But then she stumbles onto his first love -- his ex-wife Renée, missing for the past three years -- murdered…) has just been released.

Carlene has written 14 previous books.

The River Museum states that they have been receiving calls from Carlene’s large number of fans for over a year to see when her next book would be published.

Even some of the ladies from the American Queen were readers of her books and was excited to know that she was from Point Pleasant, WV. The river museum carries Carlene’s books so you can pick up your books before the signing, on the day of signing, or later.

Tag Sale Tag Sale at the Allens Fork Community Church Activity Building, located on Allens Fork Road, Sissonville, WV, on August 18th from 9 am to 2 pm. Merchandise from #1 Home Shopping Channel. Concessions will be available for sale. For more information/directions please call 988-9044 or 988-2156.

Alzheimer Association Support Group Meeting first Wednesday of every month at 12:30 at Hometown Senior Center.

This meeting is for the care-

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givers of the Alzheimer patients.

This is a great opportunity for family members to get some information and support concerning your loved ones. Everything is confidential.

Hometown Senior Center is located at 100 First Ave. N. in Hometown.

If you need directions call 304586-2745. Please feel free to attend.

Alumni Reunion Information - WHS To all former students, graduates, faculty and staff of Winfield High School: The annual Winfield High School Alumni Reunion will be held on Saturday, September 8th at the Winfield Middle School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A light lunch will be available.

For more information, contact Barbara (Cottrell) Gross 304-5864346 or Kathleen (Riffle) Sowards 304-586-9463.

Youth Revival A Youth Revival will be held at Good Hope Baptist Church, Kilgore Creek, Milton on August 16, 17 and 18 with Justin Berry, Evangelist.

Service begins at 7:00 p.m. with special singing nightly.

Everyone welcome.

Pastor: Rev. Chad Clark.

Developmental Screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, August 24, 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.

Sobriety Checkpoint There will be a sobriety checkpoint conducted on Friday, August 24, 2012 at approximately 2000 hours in front of Chapman Funeral Home, on WV Route 34 in Teays Valley, West Virginia.

The purpose of the checkpoint will be the detection and apprehension of suspected drunken drivers, as well as the enforcement of the traffic laws of the State of WV. The checkpoint will be operated from 2000 hours until 0200 hours for a total of 6 hours.

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Hurricane Civic Chorus to begin practice for Fall Season The Hurricane Civic Chorus will begin practice for the Fall Semester on Tuesday, August 28th at 7:00 p.m. at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Avenue, Hurricane.

For more information, call Pamela Tabor at 304-562-6539.

Table Rental available for Upcoming Sale The Nitro Senior Center is renting tables for our Indoor Yard Sale on September 8th. Rent a table for $10. Call 304-755-5502 for more info.

Reunion The descendants of Samuel H. and Martha Mynes Ashworth will be having their 28th Annual Reunion on September 12th starting at 11 am at Valley Wave Pool Park, shelter #1. For more information, call 304-727-4449.

Shifty Fifties Car Show A classic car show is coming to Valley Park in Hurricane, WV on September 16, 2012. Car enthusiasts are welcome to show off their automobiles by registering between 9:00a.m. and 1 p.m.

The top 50 vehicles will receive an award. The first 100 cars entered into the judging will receive a dash plaque. There will be 12 specials including best of show.

The Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau (PCCVB) co-sponsors the event with the Putnam County Parks and Recreation Commission (PCPRC). They have joined forces with Cliff Messer, a correspondent for the Golden Oldies Street Road Association, to help promote the car show. Mr. Messer has over 18 years of car show experience.

Awards for the car show will be presented at 4:00 p.m. and all proceeds from the event will go toward more PCCVB and PCPRC events. For more information please call 304-562-0518 ext. 10 or 304-562-0727 ext. 102.

Network Of Women (NOW) Monthly Meeting Date: August 16, 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”.

The group also participates in “Bell Ringing” for the Salvation Army and collected non-perishable food items throughout the year and distributed to the local food pantry to give back to the community.

NOW is open to all women

The Putnam Standard working for and with Putnam County Chamber member businesses interested in expanding their professional, personal and social relationships with other women.

Parking Lot Sale – Sept. 8th The annual Parking Lot Sale will be held Sept. 8, 2012 at Valley (Wave Pool) Park.

It’s that time of the year again to gather all the old clothes and unwanted items.

So, clear out your closets and bring your items to the parking lot sale held at the Wave Pool parking lot.

Call the Putnam County Parks and Recreation office at 5620518 ext. 10 and reserve a space for $15.00. Time is 8 – 2 p.m. (cancel if rain).

Special Needs Caregiver Support Group Meeting The next Special Needs Caregiver Support Group meeting will be at the Teays Valley Church of God on Tuesday, August 21 at 7:00 pm.

Sherill Morris will be the guest speaker. Sherill is a local special needs teacher with 10 years experience. She will be speaking about special needs education from the teacher's point of view and share information about programs, assistance, etc at the county and state levels, who to contact and the services they provide.

We encourage and welcome anyone to join us for this free information session.

Please call 304-755-3976 for more information.

4-H Frozen Food Sale Do you know that you can get the best buys on frozen fruits, meat, vegetables, and appetizers while at the same time support the Putnam County 4-H program?

The Putnam County 4-H Leaders Association, in cooperation with Wilson’s Zero Foods, is now taking orders for the Fall “truckload” frozen food sale. Everything from chicken breasts to stir fry vegetables, or Belgian Waffles to blackberries is available at super prices. Even at the lowest prices around, the 4-H program still makes a profit which is used for camp scholarships for children, 4-H Leaders’ enrichment trainings, and other 4-H club program supplies.

The order forms for the bulk pack frozen foods are available at the WVU Extension Office located on the second floor of the Courthouse in Winfield or from any 4-H club member of leader.

Orders are being accepted through Friday, September 7, 2012. No payment is due until Wednesday, September 19, 2012, when you pick up your food order right off the truck in the Courthouse parking lot in Winfield. You will receive a “reCONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 minder” phone call. A check made payable to “Putnam County 4-H Leaders Association” for the amount of your order will be collected at the truck between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. when you pick up your order.

Please get a frozen food order form, fill it out, send the order to the 4-H office, stock your freezer for the busy Fall and Winter months ahead, and support the 4-H organization!

Twelve percent of the total sales go directly to support our local 4-H program.

For more information, please call the WVU Extension 4-H Office at 304-586-0217.

Hunter Education Class Red House UBI Church is hosting a hunter education class which is being conducted by the WV DNR. This is for children at least 10 years of age and who want to get a hunting license.

New hunters are required to complete this course prior to getting a hunting license.

Class will be held on Saturday, September 8 from 9am to 5 pm and Sunday September 9 from 1 pm to 5:30 pm at the Red House UBI Church.

All participants must preregister with the WV DNR at 304-7590703.

Red House UBI Church is located 1 mile south of the Winfield Bridge on Route 62.

St. Francis Bingo St. Francis Church at 525 Holley Street, St. Albans holds Bingo every Monday evening beginning with Early Birds at 5pm.

Concessions are available.

Please call (304) 727-3033 for more information.

JeffersonWhitney to present FAN Night at Appalachian Power Park HURRICANE – JeffersonWhitney, a Hurricane based financial planning, insurance and investment firm, is presenting FAN Night at the Appalachian Power Park in Charleston on Aug. 25.

F.A.N., similar to Major League’s DAN (Disabilities

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Awareness Night), is about bringing awareness to the public of the special needs community as well as introducing families with special needs to a variety of professionals and services available to them.

The night will focus on emphasizing the achievements that can be accomplished in the face of adversity as well as celebrating those that care and advocate for the special needs community.

Multiple organizations and services will be represented at the game, featuring individuals with special needs throwing out the first pitch, singing the National Anthem and participating in the ballpark antics like the Hot Dog Race.

Adequate and accessible parking is available at Plaza East (across from the ball park), and Appalachian Power Park is fully ADA compliant.

For game night information and a complete listing of the organizations participating visit www.jeffersonwhitney.com or call (304) 397-6517.

Dog Swim!

Where: Valley Park Wave Pool When: September 3rd, 2012 Time: 6:30pm Donations accepted for new Animal Shelter.

Thank You from the Buffalo Alumni Banquet I would like to thank all the many who made a donation to the Buffalo Alumni Banquet: NAPA of Eleanor Eleanor Pool Room Foodking of Buffalo/Winfield Putnam Standard Tudor's Biscuit World City National Bank Window World Raynes Funeral Home Larry Joe Whittington Vic Mays Moore's Used Cars Gayla Wilkinson Class Of 1963 Tudy Kay Bowman Streber Morgage I would like to thank you very much for you support, Lana

SCHOLARSHIPS FROM PAGE 1 University to earn a degree with major in photography and a minor in journalism.

The scholarship would enable her to live on campus, she told her Rotarian audience.

"I may change majors," she admitted, "but my dream is to work for National Geographic."

Emily is the daughter of Brad and Patti Rice of Scott Depot.

To be considered for a Putnam Rotary Club scholarship, applicants must demonstrate a special need, must plan to attend school in the state, and cannot be related to a Rotary club member.

Rotary president Christina McComas noted that the scholarship awards were a top priority for the club.

"We were able to recognize three students this year," she said, "because of the additional efforts by club members to provide funding."

flooding problem in Hometown and concluded that a short term solution would be to clear Hometown’s existing drainage ditches.

The estimated cost for that work was $40,000 to $60,000.

The Corps also said that a longer term solution would be to carve a new channel to divert water away from resident’s homes. The estimated cost of that work would be approximately $500,000.

In December, the Putnam County Commission selected the engineering firm of QK4 to per-

form the necessary engineering work in advance of the drain clearing project.

Following completion of QK4's engineering work, the County Commission has about $39,000 set aside to go toward construction work on the project.

According to the legal ad, bids for the project will be accepted until Aug. 28, 2012, at which time they will be opened and read.

There is a non-mandatory prebid meeting for all interested contractors on Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. in the Putnam County Commis-

sion Chambers at the courthouse in Winfield.

The contract for the work will be awarded on the basis of the lowest responsive, responsible bid, subject to the approval of the Putnam County Commission.

The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any informality in any bid, according to the invitation to bid.

This is a Prevailing Wage project and certified payrolls will be required with each pay application.

West Virginia Master Gardener Program Accepting Applications West Virginia University Extension Service in Putnam County is accepting applications for the 2012 West Virginia Master Gardener Program, a service organization. This program consists of a volunteer training course designed to provide experienced home gardeners with the information and skills necessary to share their experience and knowledge with others. Starting in September, there will be ten, three-hour night classes held weekly. Those interested in participating should attend an orientation meeting at 7:00 PM on August 23rd at the Old Winfield Courthouse.

In exchange for 30 hours of

indoor and outdoor instruction, candidates must agree to donate 30 hours of volunteer service to West Virginia University Extension Service. Volunteer activities currently carried out by Master Gardeners in Putnam County include participation in: 1) community gardens to provide vegetables for the local food bank, 2) gardening projects with the teachers and students of the Putnam County school system, and 3) assisting WVU Extension Service with Farmers’ Markets and Putnam County Fair activities.

There is a program fee of $85 to cover the cost of the training manual and other materials.

Applications are being ac-

cepted through September 1st.

For more information and to receive an application, please contact the West Virginia University Extension office located in the Old Winfield Courthouse, call 304-586-0217 or email Chuck.Talbott@ mail.wvu.edu.

Statement of Nondiscrimination: Programs and activities offered by the West Virginia University Extension Service are available to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political beliefs, sexual orientation, national origin, and marital or family status.

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Debbie’s Poetry Corner

RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Fresh Broccoli Salad

By Debra J. Harmes-Kurth

Send your poetry to Debra Harmes-Kurth 1042 Pike Street • Milton,WV 25541

Ingredients 2 heads fresh broccoli 1 red onion 1/2 pound bacon 3/4 cup raisins 3/4 cup sliced almonds 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Art by Natalie Larson

Directions Place bacon in a deep skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Cool and crumble.

Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces and cut the onion into thin bite-size slices. Combine with the bacon, raisins, your favorite nuts and mix well.

To prepare the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together until smooth. Stir into the salad, let chill and serve.

HIV/AIDS Education in Putnam County Schools Included in the health education classes in grades seven, eight and nine, an HIV/AIDS education program will be conducted by the health teachers. Content of this program will include instruction on the prevention, transmission, and spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted disease. The health education program includes the state required health content standards and objectives.

Course curriculum requirements and materials relating to instruction are available for public inspection during business hours at each middle and high school. A custodial parent or guardian of a student may exempt such student from participating in instruction by giving written notice to the principal of the school where their child is enrolled. The student will be provided with an alternate assignment.

Specific questions about this program should be addressed to the school health teacher.

August Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL Jim Drown Buzzy Hutchinson Anthony Lunsford Ron Hoffman Cynthia Allison Ashton N. Ernst William R. Gunnell Phyllis L. Hale Shonet K. Holley Diana L. Howard Freelin G. Johnson Cynthia S. Keeney Daria M. Lutz

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If you - or someone you know - will be celebratrating a birthday in the coming months...

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

Alfred Dorn said “A poet should always have one foot in the air!” which brings me to the topic I am going to be writing about for the next few columns - Figurative Language. A poet that employs the use of simile, metaphor, allusion, metonymy, personification, hyperbole, symbolism, allegory, paradox, imagery, etc. is a real treat to read. Some poets naturally perceive the world around them in a unique manner, and have the ability to translate their perceptions into figurative language. While for other writers this is a learning experience, and if you are willing to work at it you will learn.

For the next several columns I will be briefly describing some figures of speech which can enrich both your reading and writing experience. A Simile is an explicit comparison between two things, which are not alike by using words such as like, as, similar to, seems, resembles or than.

Here are some examples. His voice was rich and smooth like chocolate. I looked at the house, it seemed to me a creature breathing and alive.

Until next time, keep reading and writing.

You can send your poetry to the above address or email me at: cabellputnamstandardpoetry@h otmail.com. ***

Two Score Years (This was written by my son in 2009) Two score years in haste passed by, The race, the goal, approaches nigh.

Friends whose faces are in memory young, Lined now by lessons which time has sprung, Serve as mirrors to denial’s eye.

Wisdom counsels joy in life, Focusing not on times of strife. Petty pursuits, with ardent desire, Chased ‘til exalted aims are mired, And lonely bitterness runs rife.

I, too, have walked the foolish way, Flouting prudence to my dismay.

Still, a life with fervent joy and pain, And two score more years may yet remain, Thus I chose to grasp the day.

Ken Barrett (Hurricane,WV) *** What is Faith?

Faith, a word so misunderstood by this corrupt world

What is the hidden meaning behind this befuddling noun?

Faith is believing whole-heartedly in something without any doubts or regrets It does not resemble an item that can be purchased and carried away in a plastic bag only to eventually be disregarded by its owner for its worthless value When pain and devastation creep into our lives, why do we really pour out our souls to God? As humans we need a divine being to believe in Someone to cast out all the junk of the world that tries to consume us For we are not of the world We just have to endure living in this bottomless abyss While attempting to keep our souls pure and free of sin Even though scripture reveals God's love endures forever, We, the helpless sheep, must possess the faith that God is our shepherd And hopefully in time all the sheep will return to the secure pasture Brooke Hager, Cross Lanes,WV

PSC Transportation Enforcement Division receives National Safety Award The Public Service Commission of West Virginia’s Transportation Enforcement Division was recognized for the second year in a row as the Highest Achieving Transportation Safety Enforcement Program in the United States for 2011.

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin recognized the division for the achievement.

The award is presented each year by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to the most productive and focused safety enforcement program for

interstate and intrastate motor carriers. The Division received the same honor last year, for Fiscal Year 2010, which was the first time the award was ever received in West Virginia “I congratulate each member of the PSC’s Transportation Enforcement Division for being nationally recognized as the highest achieving safety enforcement program in the country,” Gov. Tomblin said.

“I commend their commitment to safety and appreciate their continued service to West Virginia."

In 2011, PSC Transportation Enforcement Officers conducted over 32,000 vehicle safety inspections of motor vehicles operated by interstate and intrastate motor and

private carriers, commercial motor vehicles and drivers.

The officers also conduct routine compliance reviews. This Division performs inspections on a routine basis and at regional road check sites throughout the State during the warmer months. During the winter months, the officers inspect vehicles at the terminal facilities of intrastate carriers. There are currently 68 officers in the Division.

“The joint effort between state and federal officials creates a successful Transportation Enforcement program, and in turn, reduces fatalities and injuries on roads across West Virginia,” said Gary Edgell, Director of the PSC Transportation Enforcement Division.

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Putnam Farmers Market in the top 10 in National Contest

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

HURRICANE – The Putnam Farmers Market is currently among the top 10 farmers markets in the nation in voting in an online contest sponsored by the American Farmland Trust to identify America's Favorite Farmers Markets.

Voting in the 2012 America's Favorite Farmers Markets contest began June 22 and will continue until midnight eastern time on Sept. 3.

As of Tuesday, Aug. 7, the Putnam Farmers Market was number 7 in the country in the Small Market Category, which is the category for markets with 15 or fewer vendors.

Other categories include midsized markets, medium markets and large markets. The Putnam Farmers Market was the only farmers market from West Virginia in the Top 20 in any of the categories.

“The continued growth in farmers markets is terrific for family farmers and everyone who enjoys buying fresh, locally-grown food,” said American Farmland Trust President Jon Scholl.

The goal of American Farmland Trust’s fourth annual America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest is to highlight the role that farmers markets play in keeping family farmers on the land. The summer long contest is a nationwide challenge to see which markets can rally the most votes from their customers. At the end of the

contest, four winning markets—one small, one medium, one mid-size, and one large— will receive the title of America’s Favorite Farmers Market for 2012.

The winning markets will be featured in the media and will be honored at local celebrations organized by American Farmland Trust.

“Farmers markets connect people who enjoy fresh, seasonal produce with the farmers who grow it,” Scholl continued. “America has been losing more than an acre of farm and ranch land every minute to development. Farmers markets play a critical role by helping to keep family farmers in business and keep farmland in agricultural production.”

In concert with America's Favorite Farmers Market contest, farmers can submit an essay to win the Farmers Market Inspiration Award.

The $1,000 grand prize will be awarded to a farmer-producer with an essay illustrating why farmers markets matter to their farm, family, and community. The award is hosted by the Farmers Market Coalition in partnership with Growing for Market magazine and American Farmland Trust.

Runner up prizes will also be awarded.

According to the contest rules, people can vote for as many participating farmers markets as they choose, but can only vote for each market once.

For more information about

the America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest or to vote, visit www.votemyfarmersmarket.or g.

Last year, the Putnam Farmers Market was recognized in the America's Favorite Farmers Markets contest as the best in West Virginia, while finishing among the 20 top Farmers Markets in the country in the boutique category.

The Putnam Farmer's Market is open this season on Tuesdays and Saturdays through the month of October.

The Market hours this year are 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

For more information visit the Market's website at www.putnamfarmersmarket.w eebly.com.

In addition to the website, the Putnam Farmers' Market also has a Facebook page that you can like to receive regular updates.

For more information, contact the Market by phone at (304) 300-8995 or by e-mail at Putnam_Farmers_Market@mai l.com.

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Velma’s View

By Velma Kitchens A Day in Florida (In First Grade) First grade in Florida was really fun. We were able to go outside and play every day. I remember my teacher, Mrs. McDaniel. She would read Bible stories each day before class.

She also prayed with us. I was so happy in her class. I could always remember her name as that was the same name as McDaniel’s store in Culloden where I would go get candy.

I also would go to Blake’s store and get candy… penny candy was one of my favorite things.

Fifty cents would buy 50 pieces of candy. Anyway, Mrs. McDaniel in Florida was a nice lady.

She had dark hair and spoke softly. She was a very good teacher.

My sister and I usually walked to school and went home for lunch.

We wanted to see our Mom. She would have lunch ready for us. As a child I didn’t know how far we walked, but it wasn’t very far.

One day at lunchtime, a bad storm hit. The rain was coming down in sheets.

Mrs. McDaniel tried to get us to stay and eat at school. My sister was going to stay, but being the opposite, I said “I am going home.”

The teachers got together and said we could go home, but we didn’t have to come back as the storm was really bad.

I remember running home in the wind and rain trying to keep up with my sister. She had longer legs than I and she was older by two years. She could run.

To a small child it seemed as if it took us a long time to get home running on the sidewalks.

When we finally reached home, my Mom was amazed that we left school. We told her the teachers tried to get us to stay, but we insisted on coming home.

We took a hot shower and were free the rest of the day.

Life was good!

(Editor’s Note: We hope that you enjoy Velma’s View and ask that you drop us a line and let us know what YOU would like Velma to write about. You may email suggestions/comments to trudyblack@thecabellstandard.com or mail them to PO Box 186, Culloden, WV 25510).

HURRICANE CITY WIDE

YARD SALE Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012

Governor Tomblin proclaims Sept.

29th as The Governor's Day to Serve CHARLESTON - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has proclaimed Saturday, September 29, 2012 as the Governor's Day to Serve - a day dedicated to strengthening local communities through volunteer service. Community organizations, faith-based organizations, civic and humanitarian groups along with governmental agencies are encouraged to participate in the day of service.

"West Virginians are known for their kindness, compassion and neighborly spirit," said Gov. Tomblin. "I encourage folks to mark their calendars for our statewide day of service and to begin planning ways to help in their local communities. September 29th will be great day-through our collective efforts, we will foster friendships, beautify our communities and lift spirits."

Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia will also designate September 29th as a day of service.

For more information on volunteering or organizing a volunteer event in West Virginia, please visit our website: www.governor.wv.gov.

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Lincoln County woman pleads guilty to robbing Teays Valley Nursing Home STAFF REPORT CHARLESTON - A Lincoln County woman has pleaded guilty in court to federal charges that include robbery of a Teays Valley nursing home.

Morgan Marie Mullins, 26, of West Hamlin, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Aug. 8, to interfering with commerce by threats of violence; using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence; and armed bank robbery.

Mullins admitted that on May 2, 2012, she robbed the Teays Valley Center nursing home located in Hurricane.

Mullins further admitted that she used a 9-millimeter pistol when she robbed on-duty employees at the nursing home of numerous controlled substances including prescription painkillers.

The defendant was employed at the nursing home at the time of the robbery.

Mullins also pleaded guilty to one count of armed bank robbery.

On May 22, 2012, Mullins robbed the City National Bank

in West Hamlin, of $3,003 cash.

Mullins further admitted that she used the same 9-millimeter pistol for both the nursing home and the City National Bank robberies.

On May 23, 2012, Mullins gave a voluntary statement to law enforcement officers where she admitted to robbing the Teays Valley Center and the City National Bank.

Law enforcement officers recovered the 9-millimeter pistol from under the defendant’s bed.

Officers also recovered a black hat with red and white stripes with the eye holes cut out of it located in an alley near the bank that was robbed in Lincoln County.

The defendant admitted that she wore the hat as a disguise during the robberies.

The defendant further admitted that at the time of both robberies, and for the past three to three and one-half years, she has been addicted to oxycodone.

Mullins faces a mandatory minimum of seven years and up to life in prison and a $750,000 fine when she is sentenced on

Dec. 5, 2012 by United States District Judge Thomas E. Johnston.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Steven I. Loew is in charge of the prosecution.

This is being prosecuted as part of an ongoing effort led by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia to combat the illicit sale and misuse of prescription drugs. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, joined by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, is committed to aggressively pursuing and shutting down illegal pill trafficking, eliminating open air drug markets, and curtailing the spread of opiate painkillers in communities across the Southern District.

This case is also being brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods. Project Safe Neighboris a nationwide hoods commitment to reduce gun crime in the United States by working with existing local programs that target gun crime.

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Weekly Devotional

By Mary Jane Gathering the Harvest Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:6,7 Have you ever thought about age? How quickly it comes and goes.

If you meditate about your past, soon you will see the years have flown by, as well as the time has changed in how we live our lives today. I think we take so much for granted, such as our utilities when they are suddenly cut off.

Recently when high winds and rain damage hit our state, people scrambled like rats trying to consume a last bite. What! No air condition, no gasoline, and ice gone from the stores. Panic evolved quickly.

If you have ever talked to a now elderly person who lived thru the 30’s Depression Era, you will soon understand their reason for living so frugal in today’s time.

Which is good and we could learn a lot from them. Such as gardening and preserving the harvest. A dear friend of mine was so concerned that her green beans were going to waste, as no one would come to pick and can the beans – a vegetable easy to plant but not so easy to prepare for storing.

No one wants to take the time to pick when you can purchase them frozen or canned and be on the table in minutes. In today’s world we want it now!

So I picked and canned some beans for her to see not all was waste.

There are times we need to humble ourselves, take the time to help one another and care for others first. If you do this, it is you who receives the good feeling.

God cares for each of us in different ways. Cast your cares upon Him and He will see that you are taken care of also.

Prayer: Thank you Heavenly Father of all our needs you supply daily - so many - too numerous to name.. Amen.

“Thanks, REACH Workers” I want to send a “Thank You” to all the REACH workers who worked in the Buffalo area. I didn’t have any work done, but my best friends did and they are really thankful for everything.

They were a group of nice people.

We went to their service at the High School & it was really uplifting.

Hope they get to return next year.

“Many thanks to all!”

Winfield High School Class of 1972 The Class of 1972 from Winfield High School will be celebrating their 40 year reunion over the Labor Day weekend.

On Friday evening, August 31, 2012, there will be a Pizza GetTogether at Winfield High School in the commons. This will be an open invitation event. If you were high school friends with anyone in the class of 1972, or a teacher/staff at WHS between 1968 and 1972, stop by and say hello to students and old friends.

Other reunion events are: Saturday, September 1, 2012, Reunion Banquet at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club and Sunday, September 2, Reunion Picnic at the Little League Shelter behind Winfield Elementary.

The weekend promises to be a wonderful time to reconnect with friends from the past. For more information and to reserve your place at any or all of the events, please call Betsy Meadows at 304-755-9416 or 304-561-4931.

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Outdoor News

Tuesday,August 14,2012 – Page 7

Maybe some other names, please?

David Payne Sr.

Column by David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

This has been the first summer boating season since the city of Nitro opened its Robert C. Byrd Boat Launch.

The access point takes some of the pressure from the boat launch in Raymond City and gives boaters good access to the Kanawha and Coal rivers. It's also a great lemons-tolemonade story, of converting a polluted waste space into a place of recreation.

However, I'm just going to come right out and say it: it's

high time we stop naming stuff after Robert C. Byrd. Seriously, can we just please stop naming things after Robert C. Byrd already?

I remember sitting in the newsroom of a daily newspaper during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The news reports spoke of fighting around the Saddam Hussein International Airport – The Saddam Hussein This and The Saddam Hussein That.

The sports editor turned to me and said “Saddam still doesn't have half the stuff named after him that Robert C. Byrd has.”

Who knows how many various Robert C. Byrd things there are in this state – despite the fact that his first political office was exalted cyclops of his local KKK or the battle he fought against Civil Rights in Congress during the 1960s.

There was this perception that things might fare a little better for your project if you named it “Robert C. Byrd.” I reported on North Bend Lake during the several years it took to construct it. One interesting thing I remember with North Bend Lake is that it spent sev-

eral years without an official name and there was an “understanding” that it would get a Congressionally-recognized name if folks wanted to call it Robert C. Byrd Lake and Dam – despite the fact there was already a Robert C. Byrd dam on the Ohio River. It was so long without a name, as I remember that the city of Harrisville voted to name it. I can't remember the name they chose, but nobody liked it. Everybody called it North Bend Lake and I called it North Bend Lake in my stories and columns. The name stuck.

Schoolwise, there are more than 30 schools or school buildings named Robert C. Byrd.

Even my alma mater, AldersonBroaddus College, named a building Robert C. Byrd. When you start counting college halls named for Byrd's wife, you are well over three dozen places.

He has so much stuff named after him that we've run out of different places to name Robert C. Byrd, unless we change the name of Beckley to Robert C. Byrdingrad. Two objects crossing the Ohio River are named Robert C. Byrd – the Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam near Point

Pleasant and the Robert C. Byrd Bridge crossing the Ohio River at Huntington – not to be confused with the Robert C. Byrd Bridge in Ohio County.

If I said I was going to the Robert C. Byrd Community Center, would you know where I was? Probably not. There are two of them. There is a Robert C. Byrd Community Center in Marion County. There is another Robert C. Byrd Community Center in Pendleton County.

What about the Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse and Federal Building? I could be talking about the Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse and Federal Building in Beckley – or maybe the Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse and Federal Building in Charleston.

There's two Robert C. Byrd Clinics, but the one in Huntington bears the name “VA Addition,” so at least you might be able to tell them apart.

How about we name something after someone who is – and this might be hard for some folks to imagine – somebody who is not Robert C. Byrd.

The idea behind naming

things for people is that you ensure those people are not forgotten. You drive down the Jennings Randolph Highway, see the sign and maybe you'll want to learn something about who Jennings Randolph was.

What we do instead in West Virginia is use the naming of things to create a cult of personality. It used to be if you named something “The Robert C. Byrd” whatever, you had a better chance of getting some money in the future. Now that he is dead, those days are over. How about we find somebody else to name projects for? How about the J.H. Marcum Boat Launch for our next boat ramp?

Almost nobody knows who J.H. Marcum was. He was West Virginia's Fish and Game Warden who basically created what is now known as the DNR. Or what about Wayne Bailey who resurrected the West Virginia turkey from the brink of extirpation.

It's hard to remember anybody when you only take the time to remember one man.

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

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New Cabela’s Store in Charleston opens to the Public

Trout stocking: Trout Stocking: Aug. 7, Jennings Randolph and Tygart tailwaters.

Beech Fork: Reservoir water level is at summer pool. Anglers should call the Beech Fork Corps of Engineers office at (304) 5254831 for more information. Bass fishing may be slowing now with hot day time temperatures. Try fishing early in the morning or near dusk to beat the heat, channel catfish will be actively feeding during this time as well. Hybrid striped bass and white bass can be caught using white lures.

East Lynn: The reservoir water level is at summer pool. For more information call the Corps of Engineers recorded message at (304) 849-9861. Bass will be holding near logs, stumps and fish attracting brush piles. Musky will be found near brush piles and fallen trees. Try crappie fishing around standing timber or trees that have fallen into the water. A few walleye have been caught in the lake and tailwater.

Stephens Lake: The water is very clear. To improve the odds of catching fish, use light line, cast far, and reduce noise, fish quietly and carefully. Anglers fishing at dawn, dusk and into the night are finding greater success due to limited boat traffic and cooler conditions. These anglers are using mostly surface lures like jitterbugs, buzz baits and prop baits for success. Bass are also being caught using wacky rigged worms in various colors at various depths. Catfish have been recently caught using chicken livers, worms and prepared dip baits.

Lower Ohio and Kanawha Rivers: Stillwater fishing should be excellent. Jigs with minnows could provide some excellent catches of sauger, white bass, hybrid striped bass and freshwater drum. If artificial baits are your preference white and chartreuse are good colors to try. Blue, flathead and channel catfish activity is picking up.

SUBMITTED ARTICLE CHARLESTON – More than 3,000 customers waited in line before streaming through the doors as Cabela’s Inc. officially opened its new Charleston store on Thursday, Aug. 9.

Grand Opening kicked off a weekend-long celebration featuring music, outdoor celebrities, family and youth activities, giveaways and more.

“The turnout of loyal Cabela’s customers was incredible, which shows just how passionate West Virginians are about the outdoors,” said Cabela’s Chief Executive Officer Tommy Millner. “This was a big day, a huge success, and the best part is it’s only the beginning. We look forward to serving the sportsmen and women of Charleston for many years to come.”

Millner, U.S. Rep. Shelley Charleston Moore Capito and

Fishing Report

Mayor Danny Jones, along with other special guests, hosted a unique ribbon-cutting ceremony in which Cabela’s Pro Staffer Tom Nelson shot the ribbon with a bow and arrow.

Doors then immediately opened for business.

It took about an hour for the entire line of customers to walk through the doors of the 80,000-square-foot store located along U.S. Route 119 South in the Southridge shopping center area across from Home Depot and other retailers.

The store is Cabela’s second in West Virginia, joining the Wheeling location. It features thousands of outdoor products, more than 240 trophy animal mounts, a Bargain Cave, Gun Library, Deli, mountain replica and aquarium.

Currently, Cabela’s operates 38 retail stores across

the United States and Canada.

The company will open retail locations in Rogers, Ark., and Union Gap, Wash., in 2012. It also has announced plans to open stores in Saginaw, Mich.; Grandville, Mich.; Louisville, Ky.; Columbus, Ohio; Green Bay, Wis.; Lone Tree, Colo.; and Thornton, Colo., in 2013. Cabela’s recently announced plans to open a store in Anchorage, Alaska, in 2014.

Cabela’s Incorporated, headquartered in Sidney, Nebraska, is a leading specialty retailer, and the world’s largest direct marketer, of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor merchandise.

Since the Company’s founding in 1961, Cabela’s has grown to become one of the most well-known outdoor recreation brands in the world.

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Emergency Department data show 3 Deaths related to June 29 Windstorm The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Public Health has completed a review of data received from hospital emergency departments (EDs) regarding the June 29 windstorm indicating 3 fatalities occurred in WV as a result of the storm and its aftermath.

State Health Officer and Commissioner for Public Health Dr. Marian Swinker says, “The Bureau’s Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services worked closely

with emergency departments across West Virginia to track illness, injuries and deaths associated with the June 29 Derecho wind storm.

Our evaluation of the data received from the EDs indicated burns and inhalation from individuals illness using generators in closed environments, gastroenteritis for individuals eating spoiled foods and heat-related illness. Further, the investigation indicated 3 deaths in West Virginia EDs were attributed to the June

29 Derecho.”

Deaths occurred in Pocahontas, Webster and Randolph counties as a result of (1) carbon monoxide poisoning, (1) heat-related illness, and (1) delayed access to health care.

Dr. Swinker says “West Virginia hospitals did an outstanding job capturing and reporting this much needed data to the state. Our hospitals are a tremendous asset and partner to Public Health. The data collected will help us develop preven-

tion messages that can help save lives in the future.

While not all storm-related deaths or injuries are preventable, the data serve as a reminder for all of us to be better prepared for the next major event or disaster in West Virginia. Preparedness can begin with a simple family disaster kit as suggested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”

A family disaster kit will contain items such as drinking water, nonperishable food, flashlight, batteries,

first aid kit, medications (and a list of all medications), battery-operated radio, emergency contact information, blankets, cell phone, extra cash, personal hygiene items and a plan for one’s pets.

For more information on making a disaster plan and disaster kit go to http://emergency.cdc.gov/p reparedness/kit/disasters/.

You will also find information available at www.wvdhhr.org/healthprep.

Cabell County resident running for Governor as write-in candidate

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

HUNTINGTON – Barbara Lynn Spurlock, a resident of the Westmoreland area of Huntington, is running for governor of West Virginia as a write-in candidate in the Nov. 6 General Election.

Spurlock has met the requirements to be an official write-in candidate in November according to the Secretary of State's office. Her name will not appear on the ballot, but supporters will be able to write it in and the write in votes will count. The names of all official write-in candidates are posted at all appropriate precincts during early voting and on Election Day. “Being a good governor is my desire for all people of Wild and Wonderful West Virginia,” Spurlock said during a visit to the offices of The Putnam Standard. “I will call attention to the downtrodden residents who have been either bullied by the system or programs now in place. Namely, my goal is to see 'equal pay for equal work' for all people.”

Spurlock has not run for political office before. She describes herself as an ordinary woman voter “registered Republican, but covertly Independent, formerly Democrat.”

In her campaign as a write-in for governor she is running as a member of the West Virginia Working Citizen's Party.

Born in Huntington, and a long-time resident of Cabell and

Wayne Counties, Spurlock is a graduate of Huntington East High School. She went through the LPN program at the Cabell County Vo-Tech Center and worked as a nurse for several years. She is now retired.

While this is her first foray into politics, Spurlock said that she had considered running for office before.

“My special interest is for battered women and children, health care workers and teachers.

I am against all who oppose care for the elderly, of which I am now considered,” says the 67-year-old Spurlock.

This year the timing seemed right for a run for office, she said.

While she is entering the race late, Spurlock said that she intends to make the most of the time between now and the election in November.

She said that she plans to travel throughout the state meeting with people and asking them their concerns. She has already been traveling throughout the local area meeting with citizens, and has been as far as Pocahontas County.

She said that she does not plan to do any fundraising.

“I want to let people know that a concerned citizen can be heard,” she said. “That's my main thing, to be the voice for the concerned citizen.”

Spurlock has a Facebook page where you can follow her and learn more about her campaign.

It can found at http://www.facebook.com/ barbaralynnspurlock.

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Community News

Tuesday,August 14,2012 – Page 9

Winfield Dance Team wins Multiple Awards at National Competition SUBMITTED ARTICLE The competition dance troupe from Kelle Boggs Dance Studio, located in Winfield, WV, recently competed in the National Starpower Dance Competition in Orlando, Florida, where the troupe won several awards.

The competition began July 2nd and ran through July 6th with over 1,000 dances entered in the event. Dance teams from New York City to Dallas, Texas, and all points in between, including teams from Canada and Puerto Rico, competed for the opportunity to make it into the Battle of the Stars, which is the final top 80 dances from the entire field of 1000. The final top 80 then compete for the top awards in each category.

The competition troupe from Kelle Boggs Dance Studio is made up of 60 dancers, aged 5-18, most of which are from Putnam County. The troupe entered 5 dances into the competition, all of which were winning performances at a regional competition held earlier in the year at Sandusky, Ohio, which served as a qualifier for the national competition in Orlando.

Once the team from Kelle Boggs began performing in the Starpower competition, their tradition of winning with perfection and leaving the audience “awe struck” continued.

The first dance by the troupe was a lyrical performance called “Sweet Dreams,” a song made famous by the Eurythmics back in the ‘80’s. The dancers, all clad in black and purple lace and black body suits, performed a combination of dancing, gymnastics, stunts and unique moves in perfect unison, that have become the trademark of the team’s dances. This lyrical performance looked like something you would pay to see in Las Vegas.

Next up from the Kelle Boggs troupe was “Cats” from the Broadway Musical. From the costumes, to the synchronized performance, to the props, this theatrical performance absolutely swept you away and left the audience thinking they were at a “Broadway” production. The crowd and the judges loved the performance as was acknowledged by a rousing standing ovation from the

Cats crowd of over 1000. ple’s Choice Award, which is The dance team then fol- determined by online votes lowed up with a jazz number cast by people watching the called, “Prince,” which was a competition live online. Viewcollage of songs from the pop- ers are encouraged to vote onular artist “Prince” and of line for the one dance that course they were all wearing they enjoyed the most and the purple tuxedo style outfit they thought was the best of that Prince was famous for. the entire competition. The Once again the costumes, the competition was viewed perfect execution and syn- worldwide with several million chronization made for an out- viewer’s casting votes. standing jazz performance.

This is the second consecuThe junior division of the tive year that the Kelle Boggs dance troupe then performed Competition Troupe has won a tap routine to “Rockin the People’s Choice Award.

Robin,” a song made famous They won the award when they

by Michael Jackson and the last competed in a national Jackson Five back in the seven- competition two years ago ties. with a dance called “The Devil The final performance by Went Down to Georgia.” the team from Kelle Boggs stuDeana Boggs-McNeil is the dio was a tap number called instructor and choreographer “Showdown,” which turned at Kelle Boggs Dance Studio loout to be a “showstopper.” cated in Winfield, WV. Deana Each member of the team was took over as the dressed identical in cowgirl instructor/choreographer after like attire, with a cowgirl hat, the sudden death of her bandana, vest, belt and boots. mother, Kelle Boggs, who The attire matched the mix of founded the dance studio in music which included, “Born 1979. to Boogie,” “Sin Wagon,” and Commenting on this year’s “Boots are made for Walkin.” competition, Boggs-McNeil This was tap dancing at its stated, “I couldn’t be more finest with precision and flaw- proud of our girls. This was by less execution by 60 girls with far the best competition we every tap in perfect unison; have ever faced, and to come once again,”Las Vegas-like” en- out with at 3rd place and 5th tertainment. place finish is remarkable. And Of the five dances entered by then to win the People’s the Kelle Boggs Dance Troupe, Choice Award is outstanding. three of them won top awards, It’s a reflection and reward for and two, “Sweet Dreams” and all the hard work and effort “Showdown” earned a spot in these girls put in all year to the final top 80 dances in the prepare for this.”

Battle of the Stars. “Sweet And practice they do. The Dreams” finished 3rd in its cat- dance troupe trains 10 months egory and “Showdown” earned a year, and puts in approxia 5th place finish in the tap mately 300 hours of practice to category. prepare for the competition.

“Cats” won awards for Best They compete in a regional Costumes and Most Entertain- competition every spring and ing. And finally, “Sweet compete on a national level Dreams” won the coveted Peo- every other year.

Prince Deana Boggs McNeil, who So the tradition continues; has two daughters of her own the dance troupe from the liton the competition team tle dance studio in Winfield, stated, “Competitive dancing WV competes on a national has been great for my daugh- stage and brings home several ters and the other girls on the top awards. It makes you team. Not only do they learn proud to be associated with how to dance, but it also keeps this dance troupe and is anthem active and in shape, and other shining star for the State it teaches them to set goals, of West Virginia. If you would focus and work to achieve like more information on the those goals. It’s an experience Kelle Boggs Dance Studio, conthey will always remember and tact Deana Boggs-McNeil at they make friends for life.”

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Obituaries

The Putnam Standard JOHN R. ASHLEY PATRICIA LORAINE BALDWIN VICTOR CRAIG BLACKBURN EARL H. BLACKSHIRE SR. ELIZABETH Y. "LIBBY" BRADLEY MARK ALLEN DAVIS THEODORE ROBERT DIXON, JR. VIRGINIA PAULINE FOX GENE R. HENLEY CLEO HINKLE GENE F. HYRE RONNEY JOE JORDAN STEVEN EDWARD "STEVE" JORDAN DELORIS A. KING PATSY A. KING ROSA LINDA KIRK JENNIFER LYNN RACER LIGHT HANNA BETH MANN GUY "MOON" MULLINS AUDREY PAULA SANTMYER AVALEE VIRGINIA WILLIAMS MARIAN ZAMIELA

JOHN R. ASHLEY John R. Ashley of St. Albans passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at the Hospice West facility at Thomas Memorial Hospital from complications of congestive heart failure. He was 89 years old.

Born May 19, 1923, in Landisburg, WV, he was the youngest of four sons born to Jacob and Ida Ashley. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Maggie Rumell (Richardson) of Belgreen, Alabama, and his three older brothers, Virgil of Chula Vista, California, Vernon of Sissonville and Nelson of Clendenin.

He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the Pacific with the Marine Corps as an anti-aircraft battery gunner.

He retired in 1985 from FMC Corporation in South Charleston as a pipe fitter with 38 years of service.

He grew up in Clendenin and played baseball and basketball for Clendenin High School. He continued his love of baseball, and other sports, after being hired at FMC by playing for many, many years. First, he played on their baseball team that traveled all over the Kanawha Valley. After baseball, he joined their bowling league and when that was finished, he joined their golf league.

He loved traveling and seeing new places and things and meeting new people.

He was a HUGE WVU fan and annually travelled to Mountaineer home games with his coworkers and friends.

He became a born again Christian late in life, in which afterwards he enjoyed worshipping at Humphreys United Methodist Church in Tornado.

He leaves behind his two sons, Robert (Skip) Ashley and his wife Yolanda of St. Albans and William (Bill) Ashley and his wife Charlene of Sissonville. He also leaves four grandchildren, Mark of Cincinnati, OH, and Erin, Heather and Brian, all of St. Al-

bans and two great-grandchildren, Liam and Aiden, also of St. Albans in addition to many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, August 4, 2012, at BartlettChapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Rev. Beth Peters officiating. Entombment followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

To share a memory or express condolences, visit www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

PATRICIA LORAINE BALDWIN Patricia Loraine Baldwin, 74, formerly residing in Culloden and now of Iowa Falls, Iowa, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center, Eldora, Iowa. Interment will be August 6 in a private service for family members at Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls is in charge of arrangements. A memorial service celebrating Pat's life will be held at the Iowa Falls United Methodist Church sometime in October. Her many friends will be invited.

Pat was born April 4, 1938, in Washington, Pa., the daughter of Charles and Sarah (Enlow) Scott.

She graduated from East Washington High School and had a 25year career as a flight attendant with Northwest Airlines, now Delta Airlines.

On June 4, 1983, Pat was united in marriage with Richard L. Baldwin at the Methodist church in Bethel, Conn. Following Mr. Baldwin's retirement, the couple spent a number of years traveling extensively throughout the United States in their motor home and made lots of friends in several states in which they resided.

Patricia was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church.

She was also a lifelong lover of animals and, in addition to having numerous dogs and cats of her own, was active in various local organizations that rescued, sheltered and adopted out dogs and cats. Pat was an avid supporter of the Pittsburgh Steelers and an enthusiastic follower of the NFL. She and her husband watched the Steelers play every game they could and, at last count, had watched them play via satellite in at least six states.

Pat is survived by her husband, Richard of Iowa Falls; two stepsons, Richard L. Baldwin Jr. of Honolulu, Hawaii, and James E. Baldwin of Tamuning, Guam; and two step-grandsons, Curtiss and Conor Baldwin of Honolulu. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Chuck, Tom and Bob Scott.

Friends who wish to do so may contribute to memorials established in her name at Care Initiatives Hospice, 6915 Chancellor Drive, Suite A, Cedar Falls, IA 50613; or the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

VICTOR CRAIG BLACKBURN Victor Craig Blackburn, 55 of Pliny, W.Va., husband of Cathy Blackburn, died July 31 in Pleasant Valley Hospital.

Services were held Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Deal Funeral Home; burial followed in the Blackburn Family Cemetery, Pliny.

EARL H. BLACKSHIRE SR. Earl H. Blackshire Sr., 97, a longtime resident of Charleston and Scott Depot, died Sunday, August 5, 2012, in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he resided with his son, Douglas, and daughter-inlaw, Sherry, for the past seven years.

Mr. Blackshire was the widower of Helen L. Blackshire. He retired from Union Carbide after 35 years of service. He was born November 7, 1914, in Gassaway and grew up in Stumptown. In his youth he was a farmer, lumberjack, storekeeper, carpenter and jack of many trades. After marrying Helen, they moved to Charleston in 1942 and lived on the West Side for 34 years. They then moved to Teays Valley in 1976, where they lived in Scott Depot for 29 years. Earl loved gardening and kept a garden well into his 80s. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include six children, Roger Lee (wife, Frances) of Hopkinsville, Ky., Jeanette Faye Childers of Princeton, Earl Hale Jr. of Haslet, Texas, Benny Wade (wife, Janet) of Fredericksburg, Va., Douglas Lon (wife, Sherry) of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Betty Joann Croson (husband, Stoney) of Dunbar; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, August 9, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. Burial followed, beside his wife, in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

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

ELIZABETH Y. "LIBBY" BRADLEY Elizabeth Y. "Libby" Bradley, 70, of Buffalo, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at the Arbors of Gallipolis, following a long illness. She worked for many years as a school bus driver for the Putnam County Board of Education.

She also owned and operated Libby's Flower Shop in Eleanor.

Libby was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary in Buffalo and worked with many community and civic groups through the years.

Born April 1, 1942, she was the daughter of Julia Gladys Shelton of Logan and the late Raymond Ray Harper. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Charles L. Bradley; and a son,

Tuesday,August 14,2012 – Page 11 William Joseph Shelton.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by stepsons, Gary Wayne Bradley of Rainelle, Steven Douglas (Gayle) Bradley of Marengo, Ohio, and John Hill of Rainelle; four grandsons; two granddaughters; five half-sisters; three half-brothers; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, August 4, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor Randy Parsons officiating. Burial followed in Buffalo Memorial Park, Buffalo.

Online condolences may be sent to the Bradley family, and the online guestbook signed, by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com.

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

MARK ALLEN DAVIS Mark Allen Davis, 44, of Culloden passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012 at him home after a short illness.

He was employed at Kroger’s Deli Bakery in Teays Valley.

Mark graduated from Hempfeild High School Greensburg, PA and West Virginia State College (University) Institute, WV. Surviving mother Doris Davis of Culloden, WV and Father Dale Davis of Bluefield, WV; sister Diane Wysong and husband Van of Columbus, Ohio; niece Kayla and nephew Derek.

Memorial services were held Friday, August 3, 2012 at Allen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James McGehee officiating. Burial followed in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, West Virginia.

Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

THEODORE ROBERT DIXON, JR. Theodore Robert Dixon, Jr., 41, of Fraziers Bottom, passed away Monday July 30, 2012 at Charleston Area Medical Center.

He was born February 4, 1971, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of Georgetta Hynes Dixon of Fraziers Bottom, and the late Theodore Robert Dixon, Sr. He worked for several different restaurants.

There were no public services and Chapman’s Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

VIRGINIA PAULINE FOX Virginia Pauline Fox, 83, of

Hurricane, formerly of Ansted, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012, at CAMC Teays Valley Division.

Born August 25, 1928, in Rich Creek, Va., she was a daughter of the late Benjamin C. and Margret Cecil Morrison. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Virgil M. Fox; three brothers; and five sisters.

She was a former employee of the State Police Academy.

Surviving are her children, Marlyn Kay Harris (Charles Harris) of Hurricane and James Allen Fox of Temple, Texas; her sister, Hazel Williams of Hampton, Va.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held Sunday, August 5, in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Rich Creek, with the Rev. Jason Smith officiating.

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

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the family.

GENE R. HENLEY Gene R. Henley, 77, of St. Albans, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Sunday, August 5, 2012, at home.

Gene was born October 26, 1934, in Joe's Creek (Boone County), and was a son of Clarence and Lottie Payne Henley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mark Allen Henley; five sisters; and five brothers.

He graduated from Sherman High School in 1952 and remained an active alumnus, serving as treasurer of his class. He worked for DuPont for five years.

He retired from C&O Motors, where he was a top salesman in all divisions and was a member of Legion of Leaders. Gene was a longtime active member of Washington Street Church of Christ, St. Albans.

After retirement, Gene enjoyed his antique car and going to car shows, where he won many trophies. He also enjoyed working at Casdorph and Curry Funeral Home, where his outgoing personality and love of people gave him great pleasure.

Gene was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and loved his family, which included 12 siblings, numerous nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kathryn Mitchell Henley; daughter, Cathy Lankford of St. Albans; granddaughter, Lauren

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Page 12 –Tuesday,August 14,2012 Lankford of New York City, N.Y.; grandson, Zachary Gene Lankford of Birmingham, Ala.; brother, Jack Henley of Wooster, Ohio; sister, Linda Schnitzer of Houston, Texas; and his beloved toy poodle, Oreo.

A celebration of Gene's life was held Friday, August 10, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Minister Eddie Cooper officiating. Entombment followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

The family requests that donations are made to Washington Street Church of Christ, 601 Washington St., St. Albans, WV 25177.

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

CLEO HINKLE Cleo Hinkle, 90, of Blue Ridge, Va., formerly of Scott Depot, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6, 2012, after a very long and prosperous life.

He was, along with his wife, Jane, a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, St. Albans, for 35 years. After moving to Virginia they became members of Colonial Baptist Church in Blue Ridge, where they were faithful in attendance and Cleo often served as an usher. He was retired from C&P Telephone Co. of West Virginia after 35 years and was also retired from the West Virginia National Guard, where he served as warrant officer. During his retirement years he worked for the One Call System, Miss Utility of West Virginia, as a liaison manager. Cleo was a member of the Good Sam Club in West Virginia, where he and Jane loved traveling in their motor home as often as they could.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Annie Jane Hinkle; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hinkle; brothers, Alfonso Hinkle, Tennis Hinkle, Boyd Hinkle and Leo Hinkle; sister, Gladys Hinkle Young; his son-in-law, Larry C. Smith; grandson-in-law, Abel Rivera; granddaughter, Westa Nicole Holland; and greatgrandson, Carson Joseph Smith.

Surviving are his four daughters and their husbands, Jackie and Robert Point of Blue Ridge, Kathy Smith of California, Mo., Bobbie and Jerry White of Magnolia, Ky., and Mary Ellen and Gary Holland of Cloverdale, Va.; 11 grandchildren, Mollie Jackson, Rob Point Jr., Margie Fields, Carson Smith, Jane Ann Taggart, Eric

Smith, Michelle Tarpley, Amanda White, Jason White, Matthew Holland and Christina Holland Kilbane; and 14 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Friday, August 10, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, and the Rev. Fred Connery will be officiating. Interment followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, with military honors.

GENE F. HYRE Gene F. Hyre, 73, of St. Albans, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

Born June 4, 1939, in Nitro, he was a son of the late Herbert F. and Dolly Patton Hyre.

Gene was a 1957 graduate of St. Albans High School and a 1962 graduate of West Virginia State College with a B.S. in mathematics and physics. He was a systems analyst for the West Virginia Department of Highways, and also taught for a time for Kanawha County schools.

He was a master muzzle loader builder and a member of Mountaineer Flintlock Rifle Association. Gene enjoyed hunting, fishing and photography. He enjoyed his friends, and his family was most important to him.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Judy Hyre of St. Albans; children, Mark (Patti) Hyre of York, S.C., and Kimberly Bennett of Sheffield, England; grandchildren, Grace Hyre of York and Chloe Hyre-Barton of Sheffield; and brothers, Mike Hyre of Given and Richard Hyre of Hurricane.

Funeral services were held Monday, August 6, at BartlettChapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Deborah Reed officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Memorial contributions in Gene's name may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 253872536.

To share a memory of Gene or to express condolences visit www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

RONNEY JOE JORDAN Ronney Joe Jordan, 44, of St. Albans, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012, at his home. He was a former employee of the city of Dunbar.

Surviving are his son, Noah Jordan, and daughter, Alisha Casto.

Also surviving are five brothers and nine sisters.

Funeral services were held Friday, August 3 at Cunningham Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. Jack Henry officiating.

Arrangements were in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

STEVEN EDWARD "STEVE" JORDAN Steven Edward "Steve" Jordan, 46, of Campbells Creek, passed away suddenly at home, Thursday, August 2, 2012. Steve was employed as a security guard with Charleston Job Corps and was previously employed with K9 Security and Protection Services, Hickory, N.C. He was a 1985 graduate of DuPont High School.

Steve had a kind, loving spirit and enjoyed fishing, sports, target shooting and was always willing to help anyone in need. Steve never met a stranger.

Steve was preceded in death by his stepfather, Paul Dimitroff of St. Albans.

Steve is survived by his mother, Carol Hawkins Dimitroff of St. Albans; his father, Jadie Ray Jordan of Charleston; daughters, Yvette (Johnny) Coats and Breanna Page Jordan; son, Zachary Steven Jordan, all from Hickory, N.C.; brothers, Paul Ray (Garnet) Jordan of Charleston, Mark (Kathy) Jordan of Conyers, Ga., and Keith (Rema) Jordan of Belle; grandchildren, Chloe, Kiki and Sable Coats; and several nieces and nephews.

Steve shared the last years of his life with his loving fiancĂŠe, Janet Miller Bostic, and her two children, Brittney and Jason Bostic.

Steve was an active supporter of DuPont Middle School sports and the Northeast Baseball League. He cherished the new friendships he made with the parents and children associated with these activities.

Funeral services were held Monday, August 6, at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with the Rev. Gary Riley officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

The family would like to express their gratitude to a special "sister," Diane Jordan, and also Cathryn "KitKat" Jordan, Steve's devoted niece, for their love and support.

Online guestbook for Steven Edward "Steve" Jordan may be accessed at www.stevensandgrass.com.

DELORIS A. KING Mrs. Deloris A. King, 61, of Poca passed away on Friday, August 3, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West.

She was a lifelong resident of Putnam County. She bowled for many years at Town and Country Lanes and was a loving mom and grandmother.

Deloris was preceded in death by her parents, Hollis and Helena

The Putnam Standard Warner; stepfather, Rodney Barnett; sister, Virginia Jean Warner; brother, Ray Warner; and nephew, James Barnett.

She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Thomas E. King; sons, Earl Lee Conway of Cross Lanes, and Danny A. Conway of El Paso, Texas; daughterin-law, Jo Anna Conway of El Paso, Texas; daughters, Elizabeth A Conway of Indiana, and Tracy L. and husband, Todd Pringle, of Poca; brothers, Clyde Warner of Kentucky, and Darrell "Jim" and wife, Jeanette Warner, of Buffalo; sisters, Cathy Barnett of Nitro, and Anna Warner of Ohio; nine grandchildren; one step-grandone step-greatchild; grandchild; special friend, Ora Mae Goodman; and a host of family and friends .

A tribute to the life of Deloris A. King was held Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Willard Beller officiating. Burial followed at Center Point Cemetery, Liberty.

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

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the King family

PATSY A. KING Mrs. Patsy A. King, 81, of Poca went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 5, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West.

Patsy was a loving Christian mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She loved to paint portraits and to quilt.

Patsy was preceded in death by her son, James Earl King.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Earl "Rooster" King; two daughters, Frances and husband, Kerry Burnside, of Bancroft and Vada Webster of Rock Branch; two sisters, Virginia Deal and Rowena Pickens; six grandchildren; three foster grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A tribute to the life of Patsy A. King was held Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randy Saterfield officiating. Burial followed in the Asbury Cemetery.

The family asks that memorial donations are made to Kanawha Hospice, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312.

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

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

ROSA LINDA KIRK Rosa Linda Kirk, 57, of Buffalo, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012, following a sudden illness.

Born September 15, 1954, she was the daughter of Alberta Mae Goddard of Buffalo. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Michael Shane Skeens. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her three sons, Ricky Lee

Skeens, Randy Alan Skeens and Gerald Edward Cremeans, and one daughter, Kera Mae Cremeans. Linda is also survived by her brother, Michael Goddard of Buffalo; grandchildren, Taylor Renay Cremeans and Destiny Dawn Cremeans; and six additional grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, August 9, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor Tom Legg officiating.

Online condolences may be sent to the family, and the online guestbook signed, by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com.

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

JENNIFER LYNN RACER LIGHT Jennifer Lynn Racer Light, 27, of St. Albans, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012, in Lincoln County.

She was born May 13, 1985, in Charleston, and attended King's River Worship Center in St. Albans.

She is survived by her parents, Ward E. and Cathy Caldwell Racer of St. Albans; children, Christian, Tyler and Alyssa Coffman of Hurricane; brother, Ward Racer of St. Albans; paternal grandmother, Betty Racer of Culloden; maternal grandmother, Joyce Caldwell of St. Albans; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services were held Friday, August 3, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Ron Crum officiating.

Burial followed in Young Cemetery, St. Albans.

To share a memory or express condolences visit www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

HANNA BETH MANN Hanna Beth Mann, 12-year-old daughter of Matthew Karl and Samantha Ann Ellis Mann of St. Albans, died Friday, July 27, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital in Charleston. She was born August 18, 1999, in Charleston. Hanna attended McKinley Middle School in St. Albans, where she was on the tennis team. She also loved playing soccer. She attended St. Andrew United Methodist Church in St. Albans.

Hanna was cherished by every person she ever met. She had the ability to see us all as we wish we were. She was the best of us all and the world will be a much darker place without her.

She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Leck and Sadi Ellis and Homer and Ina Smith; and paternal great-grandparents, Otis and Evelyn Mann and R.M. and Helen Shumate.

In addition to her parents, Hanna is survived by her brother, Connor Matthew Mann of the home; maternal grandparents, Benny and Judy Smith Ellis of Wharncliffe; paternal grandparents, David Wayne and Shelia Ray

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The Putnam Standard Shumate Mann of Athens; uncle, Matthew Ellis and wife, Delores; aunts, Sebrina Cook and husband, Tom, Sarah Hanshaw and husband, Terry, and Sherrie Ward and husband, Matthew; and several cousins.

A memorial service to celebrate Hanna's life was conducted Friday, August 3, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, St. Albans.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kanawha/Charleston Humane Association (KCHA), 1248 Greenbrier St., Charleston, WV 25311.

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

The Mann family was assisted

by Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton.

GUY "MOON" MULLINS Guy "Moon" Mullins, 57, of Deland, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2012.

He was a veteran of the USMC and a friend to all.

Preceding him in death were his father, Ralph W. Williams, and his brother, Timmy Mullins.

Surviving him are his wife of 29 years, Michele Mullins; sons, Josh Mullins of Deland and T.J. Mullins and wife, Jami, of Deland; daughter, Whitnee Vescera and husband, Chris, of Deland; mother, Eunice E. Carnessali of Hurricane; brother, Larry Mullins of Minerva, Ohio; sisters, Kathy Johnson and husband, Larry, of Minerva, Teri Mullins of Hurricane and Tina McCallister and husband, Richard, of Hurricane; and granddaughter, Laycee Mullins of Deland.

Funeral services were held

Thursday, August 9, at North Charleston Apostolic Church with Pastor Anthony Moss officiating. Burial, with military honors, followed in Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Institute.

The family will accept memorial online condolences at cpjfuneralhome.com.

Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home assisted the Mullins family.

AUDREY PAULA SANTMYER Audrey Paula Santmyer, 79, of Hurricane, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pa., went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston.

Born June 30, 1933, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Josephine Grabarkiewicz Zagorski. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jack Zagorski; his wife, Dorothy; and a great-grandson, Christian Santmyer.

Audrey was retired from Columbia Gas Transmission and was an active member of The Catholic Church of the Ascension, participating in Adoration and Rosary services of the Church.

Surviving are her husband, Robert L. Santmyer, with whom she would have celebrated 54 years of marriage on September 27; her children and their families, Pamela Parsons (Roy) of Fraziers Bottom, Diane Burke (Thomas) of Hurricane and their children, Erin and Caitlin, Robert B. Santmyer (Jennifer) of Nitro and their children, Scott, Danielle, Matthew Santmyer and Kyle and Kassie Nolan, and Mara

Pauley (Dennis Dawson) of Nitro; and five great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, August 4, at The Catholic Church of the Ascension celebrated by the Rev. Father Harry C. Cramer.

Entombment followed in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, was in charge of arrangements.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1601 Second Ave., Charleston, WV 25387.

AVALEE VIRGINIA WILLIAMS "The beauty of our Mother's love lingers still. Every spring the flowers will appear and birds will sing again ... life goes on. And in our hearts the memory of our Mother will go on living forever."

Avalee Virginia Williams, formerly of Black Betsy, passed away June 20, 2012, in Vero Beach, Fla. She was born to the late John Howard Williams and Gertrude Alice Lett Williams on August 8, 1923, in the small mining town of Black Betsy.

After graduating from Poca High School, she and her sister, Rosemary, traveled to Ohio to work at an airplane factory. There the sisters earned the name "Rosie the Riveter" for their part in the war effort. When she returned home, she became a secretary for Baldwin Supply Company in Charleston, married and started her family in Rainelle. In the early 1960s she

Tuesday,August 14,2012 – Page 13 moved her family to Florida, looking for a better life for herself and her small children. She fell in love with the warm air and sunshine and remained there until the Lord called her home. She was of the Baptist faith and she loved the Lord.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, Houston, Juanita, Pauline, Earl "Bus," Rose, June and Bill; her only son, Harry Lee "Buddy" Sothen; and her granddaughter, Lynn Marie Montgomery.

Left to cherish her memory are her youngest brother, Frank (Janet) Williams; her four daughters, Suzanne Laster, Lynn (Freddie) Wingfield, Patricia Sothen and Rita Jarrett; 10 grandchildren, Celeste, Bobby, Hope, Alix, Emily, Freddie, Brock, Chris, Mike and Jasmin; 11 great-grandchildren, Hannah, Kayla, Trevor, Colton, Jayden, Kylie, Bella, Tim, Nathan, Noah and Haleigh Grace; and a host of other loving family and friends.

A celebration of her life was held (on her birthday) Wednesday, August 8, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca.

Please make donations to Attison McClanahan Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 100, Poca, WV 25159.

"There never was a time that you and I did not exist ... Nor there a future in which we cease to be ..."

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

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

MARIAN ZAMIELA Marian Zamiela, 80, of Charleston, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012, after a long illness, at her son's home in Stuart, Fla. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Sara Connelly Reinacher.

She retired after 45 years of service with CAMC, where she worked as a billing clerk. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank E. Zamiela, who passed in November 2009; and a brother, Louis Reinacher.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Keith Zamiela and Jill of Stuart and Kevin Zamiela and Ellen of Dunbar; and three grandchildren, Christian, Tallee and Chloe, all of Stuart. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Gaye Reinacher of Charleston; two nieces, Laura Hunt of Charleston and Cindy Bailey of Winfield; and many friends.

Funeral services were held Thursday, August 9, at BarlowBonsall Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis D. Sparks officiating.

Entombment followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

The family requests donations are made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25311.

You may send your condolences to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.

Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home was entrusted to handle the arrangements.

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Time For Service

Time For Service ~ Area Church Services ~ Teays Valley Church of God ~ 4430 Teays Valley Road, PO Box 270, Scott Depot, WV 25526 www.tvcog.org - (304)757-9222.

Service times: Sunday’s - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, 10:15 a.m.

Morning Worship, 6 p.m.

Evening Discipleship. Wednesday’s: 6:45 p.m. Evening Discipleship. Pastor Melissa Pratt.

Winfield Community Church ~ 144 Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV, 25560. (304) 5861146. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Michael Hurlbert.

Mt. Salem UM Church ~ 4-1/2 miles East of Hurricane on Rt. 60 across from covered bridge, on left. Sunday: Morning worship 9:30; Sunday School 10:30.

Wednesday Bible study 7:00 P.M.; Family night first Wednesday of each month @ 7:00 P.M. Pastor: Ralph Kernen (304) 7578446.

Presbyterian Church of the Covenant ~ Living the Love of Jesus Christ. 2438 US Route 60, Hurricane, WV 25526. 304-5622012, pcclife.com Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Buffalo Church of God ~ Corner of Rt 62 & Church Street, Buffalo (Putnam Co.). Sunday: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m. Evening Worship. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Midweek Service. Pastor Wayne Burch. 304-937-3447.

Winfield United Methodist Church ~ Looking for a church family? Join us at Winfield United Methodist Church, 20 Radwin Drive (Behind McDonald’s) Winfield. Two services 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Pastor: Jim Richards.

Sousanah FWB Church ~ Charley Creek Road, Culloden.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Night Service 7:00

p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor: Ronnie Brown.

Springdale Free Will Baptist Church ~ Cow Creek Road, Hurricane (Directions: Off Rt 34, 21/2 miles on Cow Creek Road, stay on left fork of Cow Creek.

Church is on the right). Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Midweek Service 7 p.m. Pastor Larry Cooper. 5625389.

Teays Valley Church of the Nazarene ~ 3937 Teays Valley Road, Teays, WV 25569 (Mail: PO Box 259). Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning worship; 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship. Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. Prayer Gathering, Children & Teen Programs. Last Saturday of each month; Clothing Closet from 9 am until noon. Free clothes for everyone! Pastor: Rev. Charles V. Williams. Phone: 304757-8400.

First Baptist Church ~ “Connecting People to Jesus Christ” 2635 Main Street, Hurricane, WV, 25526 – 304-562-9281. Dr. James E. Lutz, Senior Pastor. Sunday services: 8:50 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Sunday School – 10 a.m.; Wednesday 6:30 p.m. www.fbcoh.com.

Good Hope Baptist Church ~ Turkey Creek Road, Hurricane.

Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m.

Ascension Catholic Church ~ 905 Hickory Mill Rd., Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-562-5816. Services: Saturday evening 5:30 p.m.

Sunday morning 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Rev. Neil R. Buchlein, Pastor. www.ascensionwv.com Cross of Grace Lutheran Church ~ 30 Grace Drive, Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-562-0616.

Sunday - 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Pastor Jerry Kliner, STS. “Where people discover Jesus and grow in Faith”. www.crossof-grace.org

day 7 p.m. Pastor Nathan Morris (304)543-8053. A new beginning on the old path.

Bethel Baptist – Upper Mud River Road ~ Sias, WV. Services: Sunday morning 10 a.m.; Sunday night 6 p.m.; Wednesday night 7 p.m.

Scott Depot Christ Fellowship ~ 4345 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV. 757-9166. Pastor Dr. Rod Taylor. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Mid Week Service 7 p.m. www.thedepotlive.com

Glad Tidings Assembly of God ~ 121 Mill Road, Hurricane, WV, 25526. Adult & Children’s Service Sunday 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday Midweek Service 7 p.m. Church Phone 304-5623074. Pastor: Rebekah Jarrell.

Asst. Pastor: Aaron Hill.

TeaysValley Baptist Church ~ Dr. John D. Smith, Pastor. 3926 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV, 25526.

304-757-9306. www.teaysvalleybaptist.com Sunday: Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship & Children’s Church 10:30 a.m.; Evening worship 6 p.m.; Choir Rehearsal 5 p.m.; Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m.; Awana 7 p.m.

All services are interpreted for the deaf. TV Service on Suddenlink Channel 2, Wed. 8:30 – 9 p.m.

Radio Program WEMM 8:30 p.m.

Thursday.

Lakeview Christian Church 108 Lakeview Drive, Hurricane, WV, 25526. Services: Sunday – 11 am and 6:30 pm; Wednesday – 7 pm. Pastor: Jeff Maynard. Phone 304-562-9265.

Buffalo Presbyterian Church ~ 2125 Buffalo Road, Buffalo, WV, 25033. Sunday School Service 10 a.m.; Worship Sunday Service 11 a.m.; Wednesday Service – Bible Study, 7 p.m. Pastor – Denver Tucker.

Buffalo Nazarene Church ~ Rt. 62, Buffalo, WV, 25033. Sunday School Service 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday night Worship Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Pastor Sherry Kinsey 937-3258.

Otter Branch Church ~ Box 213, 18 Mile Road, Buffalo, WV, 25033 Sunday School Service 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Pastor Mike Tucker.

Manilla Chapel ~ Manilla Chapel, Manilla Ridge Road, Robertsburg, WV. Sunday: Morning service 10 a.m.; Evening service 6 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Way of Truth Tabernacle ~ 900 Roosevelt Dr., Eleanor, WV. Services: Sunday morning 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m.; Wednes-

Main Street Church of Christ ~ 2582 Main Street, Hurricane, WV. Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.; Sunday night 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday night 7 p.m. Minister Douglas Minton. Everyone welcome.

Winfield Presbyterian Church ~ Winfield Presbyterian Church, 4th and Ferry Streets. “A praying community where friendship counts.” Cherrie Sizemore, Minister. Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Morning Worship - 11 a.m.

Looking for a church to call “home”? We would like to be that place.

Pine Grove Church of Christ ~ 4504 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot. 304-757-8543 (o); 304757-2866 (h). prediger1@verizon.net. Sunday morning Bible Classes 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.;

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Sunday Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Studies 7:00 p.m. Tm Jorgensen, Minister.

Grandview Baptist Church, Red House. Sunday school – 10 am; Sunday evening 7 pm; Wednesday 7 pm. Pastor: Woody Willard.

Winfield Church of the Nazarene ~ 2986 Winfield Rd., Winfield, WV 25213. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Praise Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Kidz & Teens 7 p.m.; Wednesday Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Pastor Robert Fulton, 304586-2180.

Laywell Church of Christ ~ Sycamore Road, Hurricane, WV. Services: Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m. Phone number for more information, 304-562-6135.

Kanawha Valley Baptist Church ~ 949 Roosevelt Ave., (U.S. Rt. 62), Eleanor, WV 25070. Pastors: John Hage and Art Hage. Phone 304-437-3513 and 304-437-2740.

Services: 3:00 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church ~ Rt. 3 Box 97 (6242 Trace Fork Rd.), Hurricane, WV 25526. Phone 304-562-5880.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Children’s Emmy Club, 7 p.m.

Wednesday. Everyone welcome.

Providence Baptist Church ~ Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday night 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Bob Kelly. Phone 304-586-2832.

As a service to our community we will list your church in our weekly “Time For Service” free of charge as space provides.

Just send us • The Name of Your Church • Where Your Church Is Located • The Days And Times of Church Services • Pastor’s Name • Phone Number Simply fax or mail this information to us or give us a call at (304) 743-6731.

P.O. Box 186 Culloden, WV 25510 Phone: 304-743-6731 Fax: 304-562-6214

Classifieds

The Putnam Standard APARTMENT FOR RENT

APARTMENT FOR RENT, MILTON – 3 bedroom, downstairs. Near school & shopping. $625/month plus 1 month’s security.

No pets. (304) 7438606 or (336) 5899442. (2tp 8-14) MOBILE HOME PARTS

SPECIALS GOING ON! – Doors, Skirting, Windows, etc.

(304) 391-5863. (rtc 10-11 hmo)

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

SERVICES

NAVY JOB OPPORTUNITIES – Jobs, Scholarships, bonuses available.

Paid training and benefits. Many positions available.

HS Grad or GED with 15 college credits. 1-800-282or 1384 jobs_ohio@navy.mi l. (1tp 8-14)

scanning, filing and data entry, knowledge in MS Office.

Resumes and references required.

304-757-6880. (rtc 7-31)

GERS – Water, electric, gas & drain lines installed. 304586-9914, 304-3890715. (rtc 11-29)

TEAYS VALLEY INS U R A N C E AGENCY - looking for licensed or nonlicensed person to phones, answer

SERVICES

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE - Two Spaces in the Forrest Memorial Park on high ground.

Section 2 lot 7 spaces G and H. $900 each. Call after 3 p.m. 740-6493681. (2tp 7-31)

CLASSIFIED ADS GET RESULTS DANNY’S HILLBILLY DITCHDIG-

VINTAGE JEWELRY

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

– Call 304-6383865. (rtc 4-24) NORITAKE CHINA - Golden Cove 5 piece place setting, service for 12. Asking $1,200. Call for more information 304-757-4584. (rtc) BUS TRIP

NEW YORK CITY RED EYE BUS TRIP - October 12, 13, 14 - $130. Call Debbie 304-552-0054. (2tp 8-7)

Place Your Classified Ad Today.....

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

SERVICES: CREATIVE CONSTRUCTION – 304-544-6304. Contractorʼs License #WV043966.

Free estimates. (4tp 2-7)

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)

GIVE US A CALL AND ADVERTISE HERE TODAY 304-743-6731

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

Walking distance to stores/school. No pets. $350/month + 1 month security. 304743-8606. (2tp 2-21)

EMPLOYMENT: CCCSO IS GROWING – We are looking for CNAʼs and Home Care Aide that would like to grow with us. Starting wage: CNAʼs $8.75; Home Care Aid $8.00. For more information please contact Mrs. Perry at 304-529-4952. (2tc 2-21)

COMMERCIAL CLEANERS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS - Buffalo, full-time, Day & Evenings. Benefits and Vacation. Must pass background check. 304-768-6309. (4tc 2-7 occ) NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - @ Sarah's Heart Childcare, serious inquiries only 304-757-7701. (4tc 1-24 shc)

MILTON TEACHER NEEDS – dayshift help with adult autistic son, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Reliable, caring adult only apply. (304) 743-2429. (5t 2-7)

PART-TIME FREELANCE WRITERS NEEDED – Putnam and Cabell counties.

Please call 304-743-6731. (rtc)

NEWSPAPER SALES OPENING – Part-time in Putnam/Cabell area. Call 304-7436731. (rtc) FIREWOOD: COSSINʼS FIREWOOD - $50/pick-up; $150/dump-truck. Hard wood, clean wood.

304-586-9914, 304-389-0715. (rtc 11-29)

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COMPANY FROM PAGE 1

Workers for MCP Enterprises work on the steel framework for a new building for Hurricane Gas Co. MCP offers turnkey construction services for a variety of business types. Photo

by Jack Bailey ernment agencies throughout West Virginia, including the Putnam County Wastewater Authority and the W.Va. State Police.

Since moving the company headquarters to Teays Valley earlier this year, continued growth has been the norm for MCP Enterprises.

“We choose to stay in West Virginia regardless of the hard economic climate we face. We buy supplies here and we hire here.

We spend our company dollars here and our more than 85 employees spend their money here -

A MCP Enterprises worker tightens a bolt on a new building the company is putting up for Hurricane Gas Co. Photo by Jack Bailey Workers for MCP Enterprises LLC are currently building a new steel frame building for Hurricane Gas Co. Photo by Jack Bailey making it a ‘win-win’ situation for everyone, including the local economy,” Humphrey said.

MCP Enterprises offers a full range of building services from sealed control rooms, compressor stations, warehouses, and air-conditioned offices with rest-

rooms, to renovation and upgrade work to existing buildings.

While the company has performed work as far away as Colorado and Wyoming, currently the bulk of their business is in the West Virginia area.

MCP Enterprises employs 85

workers and that number can increase depending on the time of year and the amount of jobs that the company is working on. All MCP Enterprises employees are required to pass a drug test and are MSHA and OSHA trained.

Currently, the company has eight jobs in the works and has the capacity to handle more. In

addition to turnkey construction services, MCP Enterprises also offers a specialty designed steam cleaning service and tree cutting as well.

For more information on MCP, call toll free at 855-521-7878, locally at 304-760-8860, or visit their website at www.mcpenterprisesllc.com.