The Putnam Standard

Friday, August 31, 2012

EXTRA ONLINE EDITION

FAT PATTY’S PLANS TO OPEN IN TEAYS VALLEY ON LABOR DAY. PAGE 10

Farmers Market second in national online voting

Ribbon cutting set for new Buffalo High

By Jack Bailey

By Jack Bailey

jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

HURRICANE – With less than three days remaining to vote, the Putnam Farmers Market is currently in second place in the country in an online contest sponsored by the American Farmland Trust to identify America's Favorite Farmers Markets.

As of Friday morning, Aug. 31, the Putnam Farmers Market was the second leading vote getter in the country in the small market category.

Voting in the national contest began June 22 and concludes on Monday, Sept. 3, at midnight.

The Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks Farmers Market in Fayetteville, Arkansas, was first in the small market category.

The small market category is for markets with 15 or fewer vendors.

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 SEE MARKET ON PAGE 3

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

BUFFALO -- A ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the new Buffalo High School will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 6 p.m. at the school.

The public is invited to attend the ceremony.

Following the ribbon cutting ceremony visitors will be allowed a look inside the new $20 million school building.

Then at 7 p.m. the regular meeting of the Putnam County Board of Education will take place at the school.

The new Buffalo High School building contains approximately 88,000 square feet, including classrooms, science labs, computer lab, a library/media center, dining room, kitchen, a gymnasium with locker rooms, an auxiliary gymnasium, restrooms and faculty planning areas.

The new school was made possible by the passage of a $56.7 million bond issue in 2009

by Putnam County voters.

The bond was the first passed

A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 6 p.m. for the new Buffalo High School building. The public is invited to attend. Photo by Jack Bailey by county voters since 1976, and paved the way for various construction projects around the

county.

In addition to the new Buffalo High School building, a new

Confidence Elementary School building also opened to students this year.

Commission receives update on water projects

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

WINFIELD – Putnam County Commissioners received an update on possible water projects in the county at their Tuesday, Aug. 28, meeting.

Jim Nagy from the engineering firm Terradon said that many proposed water projects

in the state and county had been placed on hold because of a decision from West Virginia American Water to stop participating in their financing and construction.

However, Nagy said, that may change, and Terradon has been active in gauging community interest in parts of Putnam County where possible waterline exten-

sions have been previously identified.

In 2011, Terradon had identified several projects throughout the county including ones that would extend service to residents of Custer Ridge Road, Sigmon Fork and Painters Fork Road.

Nagy said that recently, Terradon had gone to residents in

those three areas to see if they would sign user agreements, agreeing to use and pay for the service if water lines were extended.

At least 80 percent of residents in an area that would be served need to sign the agreements, and Nagy said that in the Custer SEE COMMISSION ON PAGE 3

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Page 2 – August 27-31,2012 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.

Dog Swim!

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

All-you-can-eat Italian Feast There will be an all-you-caneat Italian Feast on September 8th from 5-6 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. sponsored by New Hope Animal Rescue at the Greenhouse of Teays Valley. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance from the Paws and Shop Thrift Store or the Greenhouse of Teays Valley.

For more information call 304562-0300.

Coon Creek Reunion John Ginn Farm, September 1st, 12 p.m. Bring your favorite covered dish and join us!

Developmental Screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, September 7, 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.

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

Community Calendar and Recreation office at 562-0518 ext. 10 and reserve a space for $15.00. Time is 8 – 2 p.m. (cancel if rain).

Putnam Farmers' Market to host Kids Day Celebration On Saturday September 8, 2012 the Putnam Farmers' Market will be hosting a Kids Day Celebration. Along with their usual variety of fresh local produce and goods for sale, there will be several Free activities, games and prizes for all ages of children. Inflatable jumping toys, an inflatable ball pit, face painting, cotton candy and carnival style games.

There will be a local specialty popcorn shop set up with several varieties of popcorn for sale and Sherry's Sweets will be there making their delicious ice cream. The Hurricane Fire Department will be bringing their SmokeHouse and the Putnam Farmers' Market will be having a children's version of "Chopped." (as seen on Food Network) The Putnam Farmers' Market it located at the Hurricane City Park. They are open from 3:30pm to 7:00pm on Tuesdays and 9:30am to 1:30pm on Saturdays.

Vendors sell a variety of items including seasonal produce, meats, jewelry, breads, jams/jellies, pottery, honey, flowers, other baked goods and much more. The Market is a wonderful way to buy local, support local farmers and purchase food that is safe for your family. Most of the vendors practice organic farming and several are approved with the Animal Welfare Approved program. You can visit the Putnam Farmers Markets Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/p utnamfarmersmarket or website at http://putnamfarmersmarket.weebly.com/

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.

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 4H 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 “reminder” 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 4H program.

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

Hamlin High School, Class of 1962 Reunion Friday, September 7, 3:30 pm Tour of Hamlin Middle School (formerly Hamlin High) and 4:15 pm, Tour of Lincoln High School.

(Optional)…

6-9 pm Lincoln County High Commons Area, general get-together; bring your own food/snacks and soft drinks. The last hour, music and singing will be provided by Lonnie Adkins and his Roadrunner Band.

Saturday, September 8, 1-4 pm there will be a luncheon and other activities at Tascali’s Decades Restaurant (open menu.). Tascali's is located on US Route 60, Barboursville, River Place Plaza.

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.

Chris Cozen to conduct workshop at Main Street Studio Mark your calendar now! Chris Cozen – Golden Artist will be conducting a workshop on Golden Acrylics, Fluid Acrylics, Mediums and Gels… etc on September 7th, 8th and 9th. This will be a handson workshop with demonstration and material education. A finished project is not the goal for this workshop, but rather an understanding of the paints and mediums Golden offers.

For more information, call Terry at the Studio - 304-9821522.

Beginning Digital Photography Class Putnam County Parks & Recre-

The Putnam Standard ation Commission is hosting a photography class instructed by Laura Moul. Classes will be held in the Commons of Putnam County by the Wave Pool for three consecutive Tuesday’s Sept. 4th, 11th, & 18th, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

For more information or to register please contact Laura at 7438281 or call the Park office at 304-562-0518 ext. 10. You may also register on her link at www.lovehappinessphoto.com.

Margaret Denison Fall Nature Walks Farewell to Summer walk will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Kanawha State Forest.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with walks beginning at 9:00 a.m. (near swimming pool).

Wildflowers, Fungi, Birds, Pond/Aquatic Life, Trees and so much more!

Nature Photography – bring your own camera.

There will be an auto tour for limited ability walkers.

Cost: Adults - $5; Children - $2.

Barbecues & drinks will be for sale.

Need more information? Call 304-925-2771 or Forest Office a 304-558-3500.

Sponsored by: Kanawha State Forest; Assisted by: Mary Ingles Trailblazers, DNR, Handlan Chapter Brooks Bird Club, and Master Naturalists.

Putnam County History in Pictures The Putnam County Historical Society (Upper Vandalia Historical Society) founded in 1961 by Ivan Hunter and William D. Wintz, is pleased to announce that due to the overwhelming success (reprinted five times since January 2012) the publication of “We Love To Tell The Stories,” a pictorial history of the county, we will be publishing Volume II in the very near future.

If you have pictures that relate to the history of Putnam County that were not published in Volume I, please contact Pamela Pierce-Sims at 304-415-8359 or President Cheryl Wintz Withrow at 304-760-2121. We are looking for pictures that tell the stories of the people who made a difference in their life-time, families, events, businesses, churches, schools, and places of interest relating to the communities of Putnam County. The cost for Volume II will also be $15.

If you have not purchased Volume I and desire a copy, contact us. The books are still available in Hurricane at Beth’s Massage, Town Hall, CAMC Teays Valley Hospital Gift Shop. In Scott Depot at Kitchens Unlimited, Crede Lawn and Tractor, Teays Valley Hardware, and Shamblin Stone.

In Winfield at Kuhl’s Sporting Goods. In Buffalo at The Buffalo Diner.

In Teays at WV Hobby at Liberty Square.

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August 27-31,2012 – Page 3

COMMISSION FROM PAGE 1 Ridge Road area nearly 80 percent had. In the other two area, Nagy said that about 50 percent of potential users had signed the agreements.

According to the report Terradon prepared in 2011 the proposed Custer Ridge Road extension would reach 24 homes at a total cost of $772,585. The proposed Sigmon Fork extension would reach 9 homes at a total cost of $326,645, and the proposed Painters Fork Road extension would reach 16 homes at a total cost of $598,235.

Commission President Gary Tillis said that with interest rates remaining low, now was a good time to consider financing the extension projects if enough residents sign the user agreements.

Nagy said that he would return at the Commission's Sept.

11 meeting to give commission-

The Putnam County Commission presented a proclamation at its Aug. 28 meeting to thank Brothers in Blue for the group's recent “Paws to the Wall” fundraiser that brought in $1,500 for the county animal shelter. Photo by Jack Bailey ers another update on the number of user agreements Terradon

had received.

Also at the Aug. 28 meeting,

commissioners passed a proclamation honoring Brothers in Blue, for a recent fundraiser the organization had that raised $1,500 to go to the county animal shelter. Brothers in Blue consist of first responders including police officers, firefighters and EMS workers. The group hosted its 'Paws to the Wall' fundraiser on Aug. 11.

Commissioners also approved a petition to decrease the corporate limits of the town of Eleanor by minor boundary adjustment.

The change moves 51.96 acres outside of the Eleanor city limits.

The stated reason for the change was that the property may be acquired by the Putnam County Development Authority and that being outside of the city limits would make the property more attractive to potential businesses.

Commissioners also held a bid opening for replacement of the windows at the county courthouse in Winfield. Two bids were received, with Dan Hill Construction of Gauley Bridge submitting the lowest base bid at $80,644. Commissioners voted to award the bid to Dan Hill Construction pending staff review.

In other news at the Aug. 28 County Commission meeting, commissioners approved contracts for Community Participation Grants for $5,000 for new bathrooms at the fairgrounds in Eleanor; $9,000 for new metal roofs at Valley Park; and $5,000 for work on the amphitheater at the fairgrounds.

The next meeting of the Putnam County Commission will be Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. at the courthouse in Winfield.

Leaders’ Association seeking Putnam County Future 4-H’er SUBMITTED ARTICLE WINFIELD -- If you, or someone you know, are expecting a baby sometime around the first full week of October, your “new arrival” could be honored as this year’s Putnam County future 4H’er!

The Putnam County Leaders’ Association, in celebration of National 4-H Week, October 613, 2012, will be showering the first Putnam County Baby born on or after Oct. 6, 2012 with gifts.

This will mark the 21st year of recognizing a “Future 4-H’er.”

To be eligible, the “October baby” must be pre-registered with the Putnam County 4-H Office by calling 304-586-0217 or emailing Elizabeth.Baldwin @mail.wvu.edu.

The baby and family must reside in Putnam County, and the parents must be willing to allow photos to be taken for publicity when the baby is “showered” with gifs from 4-Hers.

The “Future 4-H’er” will receive a layette full of gifts donated by members of the local Putnam County 4-H Clubs.

Happy Birthday to our past years’ “Future 4-H’ers” : oneyear-old Wyatt Austin Dolin (2011), two-year-old Levi Magaw(2010), year-old Robert William Grant (2009), four-yearold Larissa Cary Foster (2008), five-year-old Noah Savilla (2007), six-year-old Payton Hudnall (2006), five-year-old Tyler

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.weebly.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) 3008995 or by e-mail at Putnam_Farmers_Market@mail. com.

MARKET FROM PAGE 1 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.

For more information about the America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest or to vote, visit www.votemyfarmersmarket.org.

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

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Rotary Club learns about protecting privacy in digital age SUBMITTED ARTICLE HURRICANE -- Eavesdropping is easy in the digital age, and privacy is gone, Bob Siebel told the Putnam Rotary Club at the group's meeting Aug. 28.

He held up a wafer the size of a postage stamp.

"This is an FM wireless transmitter," he told his audience. "It is cheap and easy to get. And you can sit in a car in the next block and hear everything that is said."

Siebel is a licensed private investigator who retired nine years ago after 34 years as corporate security manager for C&P, Bell Atlantic, and Verizon.

And now he puts in about 60 hours a week in technical surveillance countermeasures. He is a consultant for Security America. He worked for a time as director of loss prevention at the Cross Lanes casino and race track.

"Wiretapping is illegal in the state of West Virginia," he said, "and it's illegal on a federal level.

Wiretapping includes anything from recording a conversation

Security consultant Bob Siebel talks to the Putnam Rotary Club.

on the telephone, or in an office, whether you and I are talking, or someone else is talking and I record their conversation. . . .

You can pick up signals with an infrared transmission.

"Wiretaps are so many and [there are] so many different kinds. Devices are sold now online, at spy shops on the internet, available for pennies. And they do things that you really

would not have done to you.

"Monitoring devices come in all shapes and forms. I've seen them on radios, in watches.

There are buttons that will fit on your shirt, on your coat, and they record. They can record up to three hours. I have seen some as small as an eraser on a pencil.

"West Virginia has something called 'one-party consent.' That means if you are a participant in a conversation, you can record that conversation legally.

"The telephone company trained security personnel so that we could check boards of directors rooms, conference rooms, even customers' lines if they suspected they were being wiretapped.

"Corporations and individuals deserve a bit of privacy," said Siebel. "And some individuals will take that away from you in a heartbeat.

"A large corporation, they want their plans, their formulas, their mergers, their intellectual properties, to stay within a certain circle.

" I have gone into board of directors rooms and found -- in one case -- a recording device taped under a table, recording perhaps plans for a merger which could have cost that company a lot of money if someone had had inside [stock] trading information.

"I have gone into a conference room, scanned the room electronically, and found that someone had set their cell phone on the table. It was on the entire time, transmitting somewhere else.

"There are a lot of unscrupulous private investigators who will do this for their customers, and it is a federal and a state felony.

"I have had a couple of highprofile cases," he continued, "and I believe I am still the only private investigator who was certified by the federal court in West Virginia to testify on these kinds of devices.

"A good technician in this [counter surveillance] field will not only sweep rooms electroni-

cally, but they will get down on their hands and knees, they will be in crawl spaces, they will be in attics, under a couch, under a bed -- anything it takes to detect or locate that kind of instrument.

"I've worked for the state on a couple [of wiretap cases], with the FBI on a couple. Most of [the wiretaps] tend to be very unsophisticated."

Most of his surveillance work is visual, "because wiretaps are illegal," he repeated. "Unfortunately, most of them tend to be domestic issues, and I do not like working domestic issues."

"I've worked with businesses.

I sometimes have had lawyers who thought they were being bugged. And in a couple of cases, they were.

"If there is a valid concern there, I'll be happy to help. I try to offer peace of mind. Everyone deserves a bit of privacy."

The Putnam Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon in the Community Room at First State Bank in Teays Valley.

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Couple sues Nitro for failure to release documents

By Kyla Asbury www.wvrecord.com

CHARLESTON - A couple is suing the City of Nitro and two city officials after they claim public records they requested under the Freedom of Information Act were not given to them.

Ron King, the Fire Marshal/Code Official for the City of Nitro, and David A. Casebolt, the duly elected and serving Mayor of the City of Nitro, were the city officials named in the suit.

Richard A. Nease and Lorinda J. Nease own an auto body repair shop in Nitro and on June 14, they made a request through their legal counsel directly to King for certain public records, according to a complaint filed Aug. 24 in Kanawha Circuit Court.

The Neases claim according to clear and unambiguous statutory law, the defendants, upon receiving the records request, were required as soon as is practicable

but within a maximum of five days, not including weekends or legal holidays, to respond by furnishing copies of the requested information; by advising the person making the request of the time and place at which he or she may inspect and copy the materials; or by denying the request stating in writing the reasons for the denial.

However, contrary to the law, King mailed the Neases' counsel on June 19 a "paltry, single-sentence letter stating only that he '...received the FOIA request...and will be working to compile the documentation you have requested.'"

The Neases claim on July 26, after not hearing further response, they requested the information again and on July 31, King provided some of the requested public records, but advised that the remaining files would have to be manually pulled and copied, which would be done at the Neases expense.

On Aug. 3, the Neases, through

their counsel, responded to Casebolt that they were not willing to assume the expenses of any employee of the City associated with pulling or photocopying any documents and reminded the defendants that it is not authorized to charge for an employee's time in searching, pulling or copying documents or other things, according to the suit, but instead the statute authorizes Nitro only to charge the actual photocopying expense actually incurred by the City for the photocopies themselves.

The Neases claim the defendants have knowingly, willfully, maliciously and wrongfully failed and refused to further respond to the request.

The defendants' failure and refusal constitutes a denial of the Neases' right to inspect the public records of the City of Nitro, which violates the Freedom of Information Act, according to the suit.

James A. Dodrill, the Neases' counsel, said the couple had an

issue with King three to five years ago, where they were cited for violations of paint fume exhaustion at their auto body repair shop.

"My clients were required to pay thousands of dollars because of the paint fume exhaustion, but when the state fire marshal was brought in and it turned out they shouldn't have been cited for those violations," Dodrill said.

Dodrill said there was also an issue with a storm drain at the Neases place of business that filled in with concrete by the city, and then the Neases were cited for not having a storm drain.

"We wanted to see if anyone else in the city had been treated like my clients have been treated," Dodrill said. "That's why we filed under FOIA for the documents and when the documents weren't released to us, we filed the suit."

Dodrill said it is not right to for the city to charge the Neases, or anyone else, to do their own jobs.

"It is appalling that the local

government-when the citizens are already being charged taxes, fees and assessments-wants to charge money for doing their job," Dodrill said.

The Neases are seeking a finding and determination that the defendants knowingly, willfully, maliciously and wrongfully failed and refused to respond, in proper manner and as required by law, to their request or demand to inspect or copy the specified public records; a finding and determination that said acts, failures or refusals to act on the part of the defendants constituted a willful violation or violations of the provisions of West Virginia Code; entry of an appropriate order enjoining the defendant and/or the City of Nitro from withholding the requested public records; and entry of an appropriate order compelling the defendants to immediately produce the requested public records.

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

Putnam County Schools breakfast and lunch menus Putnam County Schools – Menu – August/September 2012

CHICKEN STRIPS, Mashed Potatoes, Honey Carrot Coins, Corn Muffin, Fresh Kiwi, Milk

Friday, August 31: Chicken & Biscuit LUNCH: BEEF SOFT TACO’S, Cheese/Lettuce/Tomato, Refried Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Milk

Wednesday, September 5: Scrambled Eggs, Canadian Bacon/Toast LUNCH: HOT DOG W/SAUCE, Cole Slaw, Potato Wedges, Strawberries & Bananas, Milk

Monday, September 3: NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY HOLIDAY Tuesday, September 4: Mini Pancakes LUNCH: BREADED

Thursday, September 6: MVP Breakfast, Yogurt LUNCH: PEPPERONI ROLL, Sugar Snap Peas, Romaine Garden Salad, Fresh Grapes, Frozen Fruit Shape Up, Milk

Friday, September 7: Waffle Sticks w/Syrup LUNCH: PORK BBQ ON A BUN, Baked Beans, Broccoli & Cauliflower w/Dip, Warm Sliced

Apples, Milk

TOAST/MILK

DAILY BREAKFAST CHOICES ASSORTED CEREAL/JUICE/FRESH FRUIT/YOGURT/WW

DAILY LUNCH CHOICES – ASSORTED FRESH FRUITS/VEGETABLES ON THE SALAD BAR

August Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL Bill Whitt Diane Black Michael Lemley Jason Daniel Black Rickey L. Reynolds Delbert H. Sowards Robert Summers Kelly D. Swann Thomas H. Swick Robert J. Tabor Jr. Bob Sargent Nada Cartwright Natalie Tarr Bruce H. Thomas Anne B. Turman Darrell L. Waggoner Rosetta M. Ward Jackie M. Whitt

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

Obituaries

The Putnam Standard LONNIE DAREL CAMPBELL HELEN MARIE CARTER DORIS JEAN CUNNINGHAM JOAN LEIDY DAVIS TRACE MICHAEL GIBBS PHILLIP S. JOHNSON VELLA MAE KITTS RAYMOND E. MARTIN JR. EDWARD A. MEES DAVID C. PARKS HELEN HOPE PEAL DINAH LOUISE PLANT HARRY ALEX RACZOK BILLY E. REID SR. REBECCA ANN ROMERO JULIAN "RED" SHAFFER EVERETT O. "BUTCH" SHRADER JR. BONNIE LOU STRAIGHT RAYMOND MITCHELL TABOR PHYLLIS FRANCES TERRY JON VINEYARD

LONNIE DAREL CAMPBELL Lonnie Darel Campbell, 76, of Culloden, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, August 23, 2012, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Rev. O.F. Adkins. Burial followed in Culloden Cemetery.

He was born January 7, 1936, in Hurricane, W.Va., a son of the late Clayton Campbell and Emma Jane Garrett Campbell. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Hazel, Bonnie and Faye; and brothers Harold, Ronnie and Carlton.

He was a member of Culloden United Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife Rosie Mae Thornton Campbell; one daughter and son-in-law Connie and Dewain Bledsoe of Culloden; two sons and daughters-in-law, Darel and Terry Campbell of Culloden, and Lee and Brenda Campbell of Hurricane; six grandchildren, Stacey, Brent, Nikki, Justin, Brandon and

Brooke; and three great-grandchildren, Gracie, Brandie and Maddy.

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

HELEN MARIE CARTER Helen Marie Carter, 84, of Scott Depot passed away August 18, 2012, after a long illness.

She was a loving mother, and grandmother and a lifelong resident of Kanawha County.

Helen was preceded in the death by her loving husband, John "Junior" Carter.

Survivors include her children, Ron Carter and wife, Jeannie, of Sissonville, Rick Carter and wife, Doris, of Jarrell, Texas, Pastor Randy Carter and wife, Peggy, of Nitro, Robin Hammack and husband, John, of Scott Depot, with whom she made her home, and Tiny Carter and wife, Lena, of South Charleston; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and three step-great-greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home with service provided by her son, Pastor Randy Carter. Burial followed in John Beane Cemetery, Sissonville.

The family wishes to express sincere thanks to Doretta, Diane and staff of Hubbard Hospice House West.

The family suggests donations are made in Helen's memory to Hubbard Hospice House West at Thomas Memorial Hospital, 4605 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV 25309.

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

Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home assisted the Carter

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DORIS JEAN CUNNINGHAM Doris Jean Cunningham of St. Albans passed on to her heavenly home on August 19, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Blanche O'Brien; her husband, Paul Cunningham; sister, Virginia Lee Walker; brother, Eddie O'Brien; and son-in-law, Ned Schroeder.

She is survived by her daughters, Patsy Brown (David) of Chesterfield, Va., Linda Cunningham of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Judy Cunningham of Nitro; grandsons, Eric Brown of Alexandria Va., Travis Brown of Chesterfield, Va., and Brian Schroeder of Pittsburgh, Pa.; sister, Dorma Castano of Tucson, Ariz.; and brother, George O'Brien (Judy) of Hurricane; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Doris recently retired as treasurer/manager of Members Choice WV Federal Credit Union with 42 years of service. Doris was also very active at both the local and state credit union level.

In 1975, she was elected to the board of directors to the Kanawha Valley Chapter of Credit Unions and served for many years as the chapter's president.

In 1990, she was elected by the Kanawha Valley Chapter to serve as their representative on the board of the WV Credit Union League, a position she held until earlier this year. During the 22 years, she served at the state level, she was elected and served as chairman two years, then was elected and served as treasurer for the past 14 years. In 1992, Doris received the William Bryan Hawkins Award, which is the League's highest award recognizing outstanding service as a volunteer. She also served as a Board Member of WV Central Credit Union and WV Corporate Credit Union, both located in Parkersburg, Doris also was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church in St. Albans.

Services were held Wednesday, August 22, at Highlawn Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Stauffer officiating. Entombment followed at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.curryfuneralhome.org.

Doris requested that donations are made to Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Ave., St. Albans, WV 25177. Or, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387.

JOAN LEIDY DAVIS Joan Leidy Davis, 81, of St. Albans, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012, at Dunbar Care and Rehabilitation.

Born August 17, 1930, in Frankfort, Ky., Joan was the daughter of the late Charles Porter and Vivian Steele Leidy.

August 27-31,2012 – Page 6 She was a 1948 graduate of her beloved Charleston High School and a 1952 graduate of McMillian School of Nursing in Charleston.

She retired as a registered nurse with 42 years of service from Thomas Memorial Hospital and McMillian Hospital. She worked in the OB newborn nursery at Thomas Memorial Hospital, where she had the pleasure of seeing her grandson born. She was the band nurse, traveling with the St. Albans High School band. She was a member of Highlawn Presbyterian Church, St Albans; a Cincinnati Reds and Pete Rose fan; and loved the Mountaineers and Pittsburgh Steelers.

She is survived by her husband, Donald M. Davis; daughter, Jana Donel (Jerry) Dawson of Poca; son, Charles Preston (Martha) Davis of High Ridge, Mo.; brother, Charles Leidy of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and one grandchild, Nicholas Andrew Dawson of Charleston.

Funeral services were held Monday, August 20, at BartlettChapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Nancy Didway officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

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

The family would like to thank the staff at Dunbar Care and Rehabilitation and especially Shannon Sheets, RN, and Jesse Jackson, CNA, for their loving care and devotion to Joan, as well as Lisa Daughtry and Barbara Jackson.

TRACE MICHAEL GIBBS Trace Michael Gibbs went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 13, 2012, as he slept peacefully in bed.

His bright smile captured the hearts of everyone he met since he was born on March 6, 2012.

He is survived by his loving mother, Amanda Stone Gibbs, and adoring brother, Derek Todd Gibbs. He is also dearly loved by his grandparents, Mike and Tina Stone of Foster; great-grandmothers, Edna Stone of Uneeda and Mary Hastings of Dry Branch; aunt, Janna, and uncle, Jason Petry, of St. Albans; uncle, James Stone of Florida; greataunt, Barbara Stone of Madison; great-aunt and uncle, Toni and Joe Boyd of Paint Creek; and cousins, Richard and Janet Shepard of Dry Branch and Ryan Joe Boyd of Morgantown.

Services were held Thursday, August 16, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with Richard F. Shepherd officiating. Burial followed in Danville Memorial Park, Danville.

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

PHILLIP S. JOHNSON Phillip S. Johnson, 61, of Lick Creek Road, Hurricane, entered into his eternal rest on Saturday, August 18, 2012, at home surrounded by his family and loved ones after a long battle with colon cancer.

He had a long career in mine electrical sales and controls automation and was employed by State Electric, McJunkin, Wesco and most recently Advanced Controls & Distribution in Elkview. He was well respected in his field and truly loved his work.

He was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time with family and friends fishing and hunting at the family camp in Durbin on the Greenbrier River.

He was preceded in death by his father, William W. Johnson; and his grandparents, Everette and Ada McCallister and Hugh and Alta Johnson; and stepgrandmother, Rosetta Johnson.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rosi (Sumner) Johnson; his mother, Fay Johnson; two daughters, Christy (Chris) Matuszkiewicz and Tammie Johnson; two sisters, Karen Racer (David Chaney) and Pam (Richard) Harper; one grandchild, Alex Matuszkiewicz, all of Hurricane; as well as a large and loving extended family of precious in-laws, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

The family would like to thank Dr. Bir and the staff of HIMG in Huntington for their constant supportive care and to Dr. Clinton Sloan, Indian Fork and Fairview Primitive Baptist Churches, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and Jim McGhee for their spiritual and emotional care during the time we needed you most.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 21, at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Elder Lewis Johnson, Elder Harold Johnson and Jim McGhee officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery in Hurricane.

The family suggests a donation to Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Rt. 3, Box 98, Hurricane, WV 25526.

Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

VELLA MAE KITTS Vella Mae Kitts of Hurricane, formerly of North Matewan, departed this life on Saturday, August 18, 2012.

The daughter of the late Sylvanus and Rosa Mae Norris, Vella was born in Ashland, N.C., on February 20, 1926.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oren P. Kitts; and her only sister, LaVonne Pennington. Survivors include a brother, Shelton (Joyce) Norris of Creston, N.C.; three sons, Donald (Lois) of Pikeville, Ky.; Gene (Kathy) of Charleston, and Sam (Lenora) of St. Louis, Mo. Vella was very proud of her grandsons,

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Page 7 – August 27-31,2012 Gerrit (Meredith) and Josh (Sara); and her granddaughters, Megan (Ricky) Cremeans, Alexandra Kitts and Jessica (Jared) Branham, but her two great-granddaughters Anneka and Jaryn, put a special sparkle in her eyes. Her first great-grandson, Nathaniel, is expected in September.

She spent much of her early life in Majestic, Ky., after her father moved his family there in search of employment during the Great Depression. A young man from Bluefield came to Majestic with his family for the same reason. Vella and Oren met and grew up together in the little eastern Kentucky coal town.

After graduation from Phelps High School and with the onset of World War II, Vella went to work in Columbus, Ohio, and Oren went off to war in Europe.

With the end of the war, both came home to resume their interrupted romance. Married on January 31, 1947, in Pikeville, Ky., they soon moved to North Matewan, where they made their home and raised their boys.

Vella was a wonderful homemaker and a frugal wife, always seeming to come up with the funds for Oren's favorite time of year, miner's vacation. A 1965 trip to New York City to visit the World's Fair was one of their many adventures.

The sudden death of Oren in 1974 changed her world, but Vella's strong faith and her love for her family sustained her. Vella was a devout member of the Matewan Missionary Baptist Church, where she was baptized in 1951. She touched countless lives as a teacher and leader in the church and through her other community activities such as Woman's Club, PTA and scouting.

Vella was a resident of Broadmore Senior Living in Hurricane since 2010, where she loved and was loved by the staff and the many friends she made there.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 21, at Matewan Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Matney presiding with assistance from Pastor Carl Butler. Interment followed at the Mountain View Memory Gardens at Maher.

Contributions to the Matewan Missionary Baptist Church are suggested.

Arrangements were under the direction of Chambers Funeral Home in Matewan.

RAYMOND E. MARTIN JR. Raymond E. Martin Jr., 50, of Pliny passed away on Friday, August 17, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital from complications related to pneumonia and generalized infections causing multisystem organ failure.

Born December 17, 1961, in South Charleston, he was the son of Dixie White Martin of Pliny and the late Raymond E. Martin

Sr., whom he dearly loved. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter and Glenva Martin and Eban and Edna White.

In addition to his mother, surviving are his children, Jason and Samantha Martin of Milton, and their children, Brianna, Alec and Cooper; Walter and Courtney Martin of Leon, and their children, McKinzey, Zachery and Nattlie; Rebecca Martin and Nick Luikart of Buffalo and their children, Savannah, Trenton and Ryan; and Matthew and Brittany Martin of Barboursville. Also surviving are his sisters, Vicky and Mike Rader of Pliny and their children, Elijah and Jessica, Joni Martin of Pliny; mother of his children, Kathy Martin; aunts and uncles, Janet and Rick Fisher, Delena Howery, Delores Russell, Clayton and Rita White, Darlin and Keith Thornton, Doug and Pat White, Rich and Brenda White, June and Dave Hesson, Nicky White, Ralph and Violet White; as well as many cousins.

Services were held Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at Mount Union United Methodist Church, Pliny, with Pastor Rick Waller and the Rev. Mike Tucker officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the church cemetery fund, in care of Lester Fellure, 10492 Jerry's Run Road, Apple Grove, WV 25502.

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

EDWARD A. MEES Edward A. Mees, 77, of Fraziers Bottom died on Friday, August 17, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell Mees and Zelpha Chapman Mees Fields; his brother, Robert Mees; and his wife, Carolyn Mees.

Surviving are his daughter, Daisy McGowan of Cleveland, Tenn., and her children, Deborah Blevins, Matthew McGowan, Jonathan and Andrew Minter.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to Kledith and Geraldine Chapman and many neighbors and friends for their compassion and help.

Graveside services were held Sunday, August 19, 2012, at Mount Olive Church Cemetery, Milton, with the Rev. Don Reynolds officiating.

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

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

DAVID C. PARKS David C. Parks, 78, of St. Albans, died at Hubbard Hospice House, after a brief illness, on August 16, 2012.

Born July 13, 1934, in Chesapeake, David was the son of the late Opal Barnett and William Parks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Elizabeth Simasek Parks; an infant child; brother, Douglas Cooper; sister, Joanne Kirk; and son-in-law, Mark Ballengee.

David served his country for 23 years in the United States Air Force as a medical technician and veterinary technician and retired as technical sergeant. He received two Commendation Medals. He also retired as a captain with the Kanawha County Sheriff's Department, where he was respectfully known as "Doc." During his 21 years as a deputy, he implemented the Home Confinement Program in the state of West Virginia and also assisted other departments in doing the same. Doc was the past president of the WV Air Force Sergeant's Association. He belonged to the FOP, Scottish Rites, Charleston, Washington Masonic Lodge, No. 58 AF&AM, St. Albans, and the Beni Kedem Shrine, Charleston.

David was a faithful member and usher at St. Francis Church and had coached the church girl’s softball team to championships.

He is survived by his children, Lisa (Ellis) Reed of Orlando, Fla., Melinda (David) Husk of Beverly, Ohio, Teresa Ballengee of St. Albans, Patricia (Tim) Breslend of Jacksonville, Fla., David (Heather) Parks of South Charleston and Craig (Julie) Parks of Ravenswood. David is also survived by his grandchildren, Jeff and Ellisa Reed, David (Katie), Andrew and Philip Husk, Timothy Bradley and Jessica Ballengee, Bryan (Melissa), Patrick and Aaron Breslend, Kristen and Katherine Parks, Justin Ingram and Jeremey and Joy Parks; his great-grandchildren, Devin and Abigail Breslend; his siblings, Wanda Adkins and Brenda Cooper; and a vast extended family.

The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, August 20, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, St. Albans, with the Rev. Father Patrick M. McDonough officiating. Burial, with honors, provided by the United States Air Force and the Kanawha County Sheriff's Department, followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Donations may be given to St. Francis of Assisi Church, Fund for the Needy, 1023 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, WV 25177; or Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.

Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, assisted the Parks family.

HELEN HOPE PEAL Helen Hope Peal, 68, of Pliny, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012, at her home.

Born March 7, 1944, in Pliny, she was a daughter of the late Clay and Thelma Dunn Frazier.

The Putnam Standard Hope was a master gardener, having received her certification through West Virginia University, and she loved working with nature. She was an avid cook, had a passion for antiques and greatly loved her family, her friends and her pets.

Surviving are her husband, Wayne; her children, David Wayne and Christine Peal and their children, Colin Taylor and Caitlin Olivia Peal, all of Pliny, and Heather and Michael Hall and their children, Michaela and Shayla Hall, all of Hurricane; and her sisters, Martha Ann Martin of Pliny, Elizabeth Skolnick of Maryland and Tammy Henry of Newton Grove, N.C. Services were held Monday, August 20, at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, with the Rev. Mike Hall and the Rev. Barrett Jordan officiating. Burial followed in Mount Union United Methodist Church Cemetery, Pliny.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387.

DINAH LOUISE PLANT Mrs. Dinah Louise Plant, 65, of Scott Depot, died Aug. 16, 2012.

She was a self-employed printer.

She is survived by a daughter, Tammy Hill of Scott Depot, and two sons, Jason Gonzales of Scott Depot and Wade Rose of Cross Lanes.

Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, assisted the family.

HARRY ALEX RACZOK Harry Alex Raczok, 70, of Buffalo, W.Va., passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehab Center in Point Pleasant, W.Va., following a long illness. He devoted his life to education, and impacted countless lives working as a teacher.

Harry was a graduate of Marshall University, with a B.A. in Biology, and Master's degrees in Biology and Education. During his professional career, he taught in public schools in Kentucky, West Virginia, Arizona, Maryland, and South Carolina. He also served as Assistant Professor of Biology at Marshall University.

Harry was a member of the Buffalo Baptist Church, as well as the Chi Beta Phi, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi honor so-

cieties, and was listed in Who's Who Among America's Teachers in 1996 and 1998. He was greatly loved and appreciated and will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched.

Born November 18, 1941, he was the son of the late William Raczok and Sophie Fedus Raczok Towers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers.

Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years, Barbara Neal Raczok; a daughter, Jennifer Raczok (Joe) Bailey of Stafford, Va.; a brother, Ronald Raczok of Saginaw, MI; grandchildren, Jonathan Bailey and Erin Bailey.

Funeral services were held Friday, August 24, 2012, at Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel, Eleanor, WV with Pastor Clifford Curry officiating. Burial followed in White Chapel Cemetery, Barboursville, W.Va. Online condolences may be sent to the Raczok family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com.

BILLY E. REID SR. Billy E. Reid Sr., 88, of St. Albans, went to be with Jesus on August 20, 2012.

He was a Christian and a member of Gateway Christian Church, St. Albans. He formerly worked for Heck's Warehouse of Nitro.

Billy was a World War II veteran.

He loved woodworking.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; second wife, Rose; and son, Robert.

Billy is survived by sons, Dale (Regina) Reid of St. Albans and Billy E. Reid Jr. of Ohio; grandchildren, Sarah and her fiancé, Russell, and Lisa and her fiance, Thomas, both of St. Albans, Jason Reid and Scotty Reid, both of Nitro, and Rhona of Nevada; and four great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Billy's life was held Thursday, August 23, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Jeff Ranson officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Online condolences, flowers or gifts may be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.

REBECCA ANN ROMERO "BECKY" Rebecca Ann Romero, "Becky," was called to be with the Lord on the morning of August 18, 2012.

She was in St. Mary's intensive care unit, where her family com-

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The Putnam Standard forted her with scripture and prayers. Her favorite music filled the air as she left us to be with God. Becky's life was a reflection of her caring love for God, the innocent, the poor and unfortunate.

Becky Romero, daughter of Gaylord and Lucille Allen, was born July 11, 1946, in Parkersburg. Becky was a spirit-filled Christian, serving her community and the world in many ways throughout her life.

Rebecca attended high school at Woodrow Wilson in Beckley and graduated summa cum laude from Morris Harvey College School of Nursing in Charleston.

Becky became a missionary, with sponsorship from the Catholic Medical Mission Board, and founded the first regional medical facility in El Progreso, Guatemala. Returning home to West Virginia, Becky worked as an RN at St. Francis Hospital (where she met her husband) and CAMC Memorial.

Becky married widower Dr. Erdulfo Romero Sr. in the winter of 1974 and adopted his six children. She was blessed with two boys of her own, raising eight kids with her Christian and mission values. Becky was a true spokeswoman for children, the born and unborn.

She was the head lobbyist speaking on behalf of the Pro Life movement. Becky co-founded the West Virginia Right to Life organization and became the vice president. Additionally, Becky attended the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., for many years and gave many speaking engagements advocating life.

Becky was an active parishioner and Eucharistic minister at Ascension Catholic Church (too modest to sing in the choir; she had an angelic voice). She was a proud member of the West Virginia Republican Women. Becky worked hospice care, comforting the dying. She had a big heart, always donating food and clothing to the less fortunate. Into her home she welcomed those in need. Becky enriched many lives with random acts of kindness.

Rebecca lost her life to a longterm illness. Becky is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Erdulfo Romero Sr., and her children, Mrs. Joy Tillman, Dr. Tony Romero, Mrs. Marie Wise, Arnel Romero, Albert Romero, Mrs. Michelle Flood, Daniel Romero and David Romero; eight grand-

children; and her siblings, Mary Allen, Cathy Martin, Amy Ricketts and Bob Allen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jim Allen, and Betsy Keely.

Becky's funeral service was held Saturday, August 25 at Ascension Catholic Church, Hurricane.

Her family requests that you please send donations to the following organizations: Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or Christ Kitchen, 304-722-4284.

JULIAN "RED" SHAFFER Julian "Red" Shaffer, 78, of Yawkey passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2012, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Jenny McClure Shaffer; sister, Mabel; brother-in-law, Scott; and brothers, Byron, Harold and Edward Shaffer.

Julian is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lyndel; daughter, Monica Summers and husband, Aric, of St. Albans; son, Kevin Shaffer of Yawkey; former daughter-inlaw, Susan of Winfield; granddaughters, Leslee Shaffer of Winfield, and Lynsey Hargraves and husband, Joe, of Ona; greatgrandsons, Dylan and Reed Hargraves; sister, Shirley Hill of Julian; and brother, James Estil Shaffer of Michigan.

He served in the U.S. Navy for four years during the Korean Conflict, followed by an additional four years in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Julian belonged to the Teamsters Union No. 175, Griffithsville Masonic Lodge, No. 71, and Beni Kedem Shrine, Charleston. He also attended Beech Grove Baptist Church.

He was a 31-year resident of St. Albans, where he ran a personal care home with his wife. He loved music and playing the piano and guitar.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mark Sheridan, Dr. Faredoon Misaghi, Penny Adkins, RN, and special friends, Paul Lett, George Atek and Richard and Dottie Hill.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 21, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with the Rev. Kenny Sams officiating and special music by Dottie Hill.

Burial with Masonic graveside rites and military graveside rites

followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family atwww.curryfuneralhome.org.

EVERETT O. "BUTCH" SHRADER JR. Everett O. "Butch" Shrader Jr., 67, of Scott Depot, passed away August 19, 2012, at CAMC Teays Valley, with his family by his side.

He was born March 31, 1945, and was the son of Everett O. and Drema Harless Shrader. Butch was the former owner/operator of Darnold Air Conditioning Service.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Shrader; children, LeeAnn Shrader and William Everette Shrader; his loving grandson, William Matthew Shrader, whom he raised; and grandchildren, Nikki, Justin and Sierra.

Butch was a strong-willed and brave man who will be greatly missed.

A celebration of Butch's life was held Thursday, August 23, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Cheryl Wintz Withrow officiating.

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

BONNIE LOU STRAIGHT Bonnie Lou Straight, of Hurricane, died Tuesday, August 21, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born in Lincoln County on January 25, 1938. Bonnie married Berton T. Straight on June 14, 1957. She was baptized in March 1972 at the Church of Christ in Hurricane. She influenced her whole family and friends with her generous, cheerful spirit as a Christian wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother all of the days of her life. She visited the sick and sat with the elderly on many occasions. She made beautiful quilts, wonderful potato salad, biscuits, cornbread and her special peanut butter fudge.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Sibyl Johnson of Midkiff; five brothers; and two sisters.

Bonnie is survived by her husband, Bert of Hurricane, and their four children, Teresa Myers and her husband, Cris, of Virginia, Tina Straight of Hurricane, Sherri Monington and her husband, Dean, of Hurricane and Ted Straight of Hurricane. Bert

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August 27-31,2012 – Page 8 and Bonnie have eight grandchildren, Cristopher Isaac Myers, Sarah Myers Truslow and Rebekah Myers Russell, all of Virginia, Rachel Straight Given, Philip Ellis and Keri Ellis Pauley, all of Hurricane, Hannah Ellis Ikner of Cross Lanes and Hayden Straight of Ohio. Her greatgrandchildren are Ryder and Teaghan Myers, Casey and Dakota West, Jonah Truslow, Lindsey and Jacob Ellis, Charlie Collins, Gibson Pauley and Nathan Ikner. She is also survived by a brother, O'Dell Johnson of Florida, and her sisters, Sue Bragg and Linda Fields of Charleston.

Funeral services were held Friday at Allen Funeral Home. Interment followed in Valley View Cemetery, Hurricane.

The family would like to thank Hospice of the Kanawha Valley for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers for the family, donations to Hospice of the Kanawha Valley would be appreciated.

Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

RAYMOND MITCHELL TABOR Mr. Raymond Mitchell Tabor, 91, of Poca went home to be with the Lord on August 19, 2012, in the Hubbard Hospice House.

Mr. Tabor is a member of the Hometown Senior Citizens, retired from the Department of Highways as District 1 superintendent with 10 years of service, was a member of the Raymond City Community Church, was a Navy veteran of World War II, was a businessman, sportsman, coach, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Jo; children, Raymond M. Tabor Jr. of Ashland, Ky., Ronald D. Tabor of Teays Valley and John I. Tabor of Charleston; stepchildren, Barney Wayne Sigman of Milton and Nancy Darlene Adkins of Barboursville; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by a host of other family and friends.

The family would like to say a special thank you to all the hospice staff for the care given to Ray. A tribute to the life of Mr. Raymond Tabor was held Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Linden Reed officiating. Entombment followed in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens.

The family suggests donations are made to the Hubbard Hospice House.

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

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

PHYLLIS FRANCES TERRY Phyllis Frances Terry, 79, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston, after a long illness. She was a Christian and had resided at Teays Valley Nursing Home for the past 11 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Klan; sons, Junior and Timothy; daughter, Vanessa; grandson, Paul Eric; and granddaughter, Bernadette.

Surviving are her sons, Charles Terry of Cross Lanes and the Rev. David Terry of Hurricane; daughters, Belinda Mullins of St. Albans, Nora Smart of Tornado and Sandra, Angela and Robin; 12 grandchildren; and 17 greatgrandchildren.

Services were held Friday, August 17, 2012 at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, with the Rev. David Terry officiating.

Burial followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

JON VINEYARD Jon Vineyard, 71, of Scott Depot, passed away August 21, 2012, at Putnam Care and Rehabilitation Center, Hurricane, after a short illness.

Jon was born January 24, 1941, the only child to William Howard Taft and Mary Rosalee Roberts Vineyard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Jon Matthew Gunter.

Jon retired from Columbia Gas Transmission after 37 years of service and he most recently was a consultant with HartPetro, Charleston. Jon was a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, where he also served on the board of trustees. Jon was a proud member of the NRA, Trout Unlimited and FMC Sportsman's Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed camping and spending time with his family.

Surviving Jon are his wife of 53 years, Carolyn Sue King Vineyard; and daughters and their children, Beth Gunter and husband, Jeff, and their daughter, Morgan, of Teays Valley, Susan Johnson and husband, Brian, and their children, Kassie and Brett, of Ravenswood and Missy Northup and husband, Zac, and their children, Alex, Sophie and Meredith, of Teays Valley.

Funeral services were held Thursday, August 23, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Pastor Ron McClung officiating. Burial followed in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Hurricane.

The family asks that donations are made in Jon's name to Mount Vernon Baptist Church, c/o Sanctuary Fund, 2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane, WV 25526.

Online memories and/or condolences may be made at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.co m.

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

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Fat Patty’s planning to open Labor Day

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

TEAYS VALLEY – The new Teays Valley location of Fat Patty's is planning to open on Labor Day, Sept. 3.

Owner Clint Artrip said that he was excited to open the new Teays Valley location of his popular restaurant chain because Putnam County is a growing area and he sees a bright future here.

“A lot of people from Putnam County come to our Barboursville location,” Artrip said, “And they are always asking me when I was going to put a restaurant in Putnam County.”

The new Teays Valley Fat Patty's is located in the former Shoney's location, adjacent to Interstate 64.

Workers have spent the past few months remaking the former Shoney's building into a green and white mecca for casual dining fair.

“We are known for our specialty burgers, but we feature a full menu,” Artrip said. “We have 18 different salads. Our salads are awesome. We have wraps, wings,

The new Teays Valley location of Fat Patty’s is planning to open on Labor Day, Sept. 3. Photo by Jack Bailey and a full menu of appetizers.”

The specialty burgers run the gamut from the Pretzel Patty, a half-pound patty with American cheese served on a pretzel bun, to The Vampire Killer, which is a half-pound burger “with enough garlic to kill Dracula himself.”

Other popular burgers include the Big Fat Patty, a 12-ounce monster burger with all the fixings, The Born on the Bayou, a half-pound patty blackened with

Cajun spices, sautéed onions and peppers and melted provolone cheese; and the Luau Cow, a half-pound patty served Hawaiian style topped with grilled ham, provolone cheese and pineapple. Most burgers are priced at $6.99 and come with chips and a pickle.

Artrip said that he changes his Fat Patty's menu every four months to bring in new entrees and appetizers.

“We try to have something for everyone,” he said.

The restaurant will feature half price appetizers daily from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Some of the appetizers include nachos, a pound-of-wings, chicken strips, buffalo popcorn shrimp, cheese dippers, bacon cheddar fries, and for those who can't decide a Patty Sampler platter. Most appetizers are priced in the $4.99 to $6.95 range.

The restaurant has seating for 180 people, which Artrip called the perfect size for a restaurant of its type.

Fat Patty's only takes reservations for parties of 10 or more.

However, for larger parties, the new Teays Valley location does offer a special room for privacy.

The inside of the new Teays Valley location bears little resemblance to its days as a Shoney's.

The interior has been completely made over, and a large custom built bar takes up one wall. The bar will serve a wide variety of draft and bottle beer as well as wine and cocktails.

The building itself has also been expanded, adding a new enclosed patio seating area.

Throughout the restaurant are 17 large, flat screen TVs, where patrons will be able to watch football, or other events of the day.

Wall decorations were still going up last week, but Artrip said that he intends to feature both Marshall and WVU items in the restaurant, as well as decorations highlighting Putnam County's high schools.

The entrance to the restaurant has also been made over and now features a large waiting area in addition to an area displaying Fat Patty's merchandise for sale with its distinctive “Fat Patty's Bite This!” logo. Shirts, hats and other items are all available for sale.

Fat Patty's will be open seven days a week. Its hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday thru Saturday and noon to 1 a.m. on Sunday.

For more information, visit Fat Patty's online at www.fatpattysonline.com, or call the new Teays Valley location at (304) 757-5000.