The Putnam Standard

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

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Virginia Ruth Dotson to celebrate 90th Birthday!

A 90th Birthday Celebration reception will be given for Virginia Ruth Dotson on August 12, 2012 at the Eleanor Presbyterian Church located at 205 Eleanor Circle. Anyone who knows Virginia is welcome to drop in anytime Sunday between 12:15 and 2:30 pm for the cake and ice cream social and wish her Happy Birthday. Please do not bring gifts. But, if you must bring something, bring a smile and a can of food for the Food Pantry.

Virginia taught Home Economics and English at Buffalo and Poca High Schools and the Vocational and Technical Center in Eleanor over several years, retiring in 1978.

She was married to the late Robert Dotson and has made her home in Eleanor for over 50 years. Although Virginia never had children, she still thinks of her students as “her kids” even if they are now grandmothers or grandfathers.

If you are a friend or former student, help us make her 90th birthday special by dropping by and saying “Hi”.

This very special celebration is being sponsored by friends and family.

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Putnam County Church invades Community SUBMITTED ARTICLE A couple hundred members of the Teays Valley Church of God in Scott Depot participated in “CSI Weekend” July 26, 27 and 28. “CSI” stands for Community Service Invasion.

The goal of the weekend was simply community service with no strings attached. Church members worked for weeks to prepare by bringing in donations of items to be given away during the three-day event.

Two neighborhoods received boxes of food. On the heels of recent power outages where many lost all of their food, recipients were very grateful.

A free block party was thrown for one neighborhood,

Hundreds of people enjoyed lunch at the Farmer’s Market and Spray Park at Hurricane City Park.

complete with hot dogs, sides, and rounds of corn hole.

Broadmore Assisted Living facility was given a facelift several members when trimmed bushes, pulled weeds and beautified the courtyard for residents to enjoy.

One of the teams cleaned the Putnam County library and gave gifts to the employees and volunteers.

Single moms were the recipients of free haircuts, pedicures, manicures, and make-up makeovers.

People pulling into Speedway in Scott Depot received car air fresheners and were given SEE CHURCH ON PAGE 16

Run/Walk set to raise money to purchase defibrillators for County Schools

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

HURRICANE – An upcoming 5K Run/1Mile Walk is being held to help raise funds to purchase portable Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for Putnam County's four high schools and middle schools.

The Run/Walk is set for Saturday, Aug. 18, beginning at 9 a.m. at Valley Park in Hurricane. The Run/Walk is being organized by the Maura Rae Kuhl AED Foundation, a non-profit organization set up in 2010 with the goal of raising enough money to be able to provide AED's to every school in West Virginia.

Kuhl Foundation The Foundation is named in honor of Maura Rae Kuhl who died in September, 2003, only three days after being born, said Jess Kuhl, Maura's father and organizer of the upcoming

Race/Walk.

“Nine years ago my daughter died from a heart condition,” Kuhl said, “and both of our boys have a similar condition. When they were getting ready to go to

school, we found out that the elementary school did not have an AED, so we bought one.”

An AED is an important tool in treating a sudden cardiac arrest or heart stoppage because it can send an electric shock to the heart to try and restore its normal rhythm.

AED's are most effective when used within the first five minutes of a cardiac arrest, Kuhl said.

Through the work of the Foundation, AEDs have already been placed in every public school in Putnam County, Kuhl said.

In the future, he said that he hopes to begin placing AEDs in SEE SCHOOLS ON PAGE 3

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Page 2 –Tuesday,August 7,2012 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.

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.

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.

Community Calendar Fireside Grille Goes To The Dogs Fundraiser

August 12, 2012 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm Trophies will be awarded for Best dressed, Most Photogenic, Best Costume, Best Trick Dog Dip. $3.00 Dog Wash $5.00 Peticures $2.00 Smooch A Pooch featuring Gerty $1.00 Photographer Robin Montgomery will be available for pictures of your pets. $5.00 All proceeds will go toward building New Animal Shelter.

St. Francis School Open House St. Francis School, 525 Holley Street, St. Albans, will hold an Open House on Sunday, August 12th from 12-2pm. St. Francis offers a high-quality academic program in grades preschool through fifth. In addition to the “core” subjects, St. Francis offers instruction in Spanish, technology, art, physical education, music and character education.

St. Francis also offers various extra-curricular activities. Additionally, the preschool and before and after school care programs are licensed under the State of West Virginia DHHR and meet all health and safety standards. Please come and meet the teachers, visit the classrooms and enjoy an ice cream social hosted by the PTO. For information please call (304) 727-5690 or check our website www.sfswv.com.

Democratic Executive Committee to Meet A meeting of the Putnam County Democratic Executive Committee is scheduled for 6 pm Wednesday, August 14, 2012 at the old Putnam County Courthouse, Winfield, WV. All interested Democrats are invited to attend.

Bob Thompson to perform at FireSide Grille Bob Thompson is scheduled to perform at the FireSide Grille, 4170 W.Va. 34, Teays Valley, on Thursday, August 16.

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.

Dog Swim!

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

Huntington's Disease Support Group Formed A peer-led Huntington's Disease Support Group has been formed in Charleston for patients, families, caregivers and those at risk. The meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Saint Francis Hospital.

For more information, call 304-549-3266 or debarm@suddenlink.net.

SC Library to host Watercolor Class On Tuesday, August 14th from 6-8 pm, local artist Joanne Jacobs will be instructing “Introduction to Watercolors’. Students should be prepared to pay a small fee of $10.00 for supplies. Please call the library at 304-744-6561 to sign up or just stop in. For more information, call Janet.

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).

Alcoholics Anonymous Can Help If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help.

Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 1.800.333.5051 or find meeting locations at www.aawv.org.

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

Whittington Reunion The Whittington Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, Aug 11, 2012, at Eleanor Park, shelter #6

(behind fire department); gathering at 11 AM with lunch at 12 noon (covered dish). All family and friends of the family are welcome. Questions call Melody 304-937-3492

Beginning Digital Photography Class Putnam County Parks & Recreation 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 743-8281 or call the Park office at 304-562-0518 ext. 10. You may also register on her link at www.lovehappinessphoto.com.

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.

Get In The Swing of Golf!

The Charleston WV Christian Women’s August luncheon will be held Wednesday, August 15th at Columbia Gas Transmission, 1700 MacCorkle Ave, Charleston, from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. Doors Open at 10:30 a.m.

Bring a friend to lunch! $16.00 Inclusive - Women and Men Invited! First Time Guests Free!

Set your GPS on the right “course” and “drive” to our brunch to get in the “swing of golf”!

Preston Browning, US Certified Golf Master Teaching Professional, from Charleston, WV will be joining us and sharing his expertise.

Bobby Farino, Golf Pro and Business Entrepreneur, from Williamsburg, VA, will be our guest speaker and offers tips to help navigate and have “Victory through the ‘Rough’ of Life!”

Mercy Calhoun, from The Appalachian Children’s Chorus, will be providing her musical talent for our enjoyment.

Brunch is being provided by “Crown Catering”!

Please Honor Your Reservation Reservations may be made by calling or texting Tina at 304-5468215.

Email CWVCW@yahoo.com by Monday, August 13, 2012.

(Open to the public by reservation).

Transportation available to Seniors Transportation is available to join others for lunch Monday – Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Hometown Senior Center, located at 100 1st Ave., in Hometown. On

The Putnam Standard the way home, stops can also be made at grocery store, post office, or pharmacy. Call 304-5862745 for more information.

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

Polio Survivors Support Group Meetings The WV Chapter of Polio Survivors Support Group meets at noon every second Saturday at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital.

Meetings are held in the Conference Room, which is located next to the cafeteria. For more information please call 304-7366325.

Shifty Fifties Car Show The Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission and Convention & Visitors Bureau is planning a Car Show on Sunday, September 16, 2012. The event will be held at the Valley (Wave Pool) Park.

Registration will be from 9 AM to 1 PM. Awards at 4 PM. Bring your lawn chair and fall back into time with the music of the 50’s & 60’s. There will be concession, special music and entertainment.

For more information please call 304-562-0727.

Grants to promote Physical Activity in West Virginia Now Available Organizations, communities or networks in West Virginia that are looking for funds to help get their citizens become more physically active can now apply for a Communities on the Move!

(COM) Grant through West Virginia on the Move (WVOM). The grants are offered to promote community-based social support projects that will increase physical activity opportunities and participation levels of groups or networks of people.

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to $5,000.

"This grant program offers communities an opportunity to promote physical activity using social support strategies. Research has shown that social support is an effective way to increase physical activity." says Nancy O'Hara-Tompkins, PhD, WVU Prevention Research Center and WVOM Board Member.

Application deadline is August 15, 2012. The COM Grant Application & Guidelines can be downloaded at www.wvonthemove.net or requested by email from sholland@wvont hemove.net .

WVOM is a non-profit organization that promotes a physically active lifestyle for all West Virginians by providing leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration in order to reduce the prevalence of chronic disease.

For more information visit www.wvonthemove.net or call Shannon C. Holland, WVOM Executive Director at 304.345.1235.

schools in other counties as well.

“After we get Putnam County taken care of, we want to go statewide,” Kuhl said.

Last year, the Foundation hosted its first Run/Walk. Approximately 250 people participated, Kuhl said. Between the participants and corporate sponsors, enough money was raised for AEDs to be placed in all Putnam County schools.

This year, Kuhl said, the Foundation hopes to raise $14,000 through the Run/Walk event to purchase portable AEDs that can be taken and used at sporting events and practices at the

Sweep Screening Putnam County Schools conducts its annual screening program in the areas of hearing, vision, speech, and language.

Speech-language pathologists will screen preschool and kindergarten students not previously screened, students new to West Virginia, students who have no pervious documentation of screening, and those students previously identified as high-risk in grades 1-5.

A RESTA III audiologist and the school health nurses will conduct hearing and vision screenings on students new to West Virginia, preschoolers, and kindergarteners not previously screened. Hearing will be screened in first grade, vision will be screened in selected grades and students previously identified as highrisk will receive both hearing and vision screens.

The testing will be done as part of the regular school day with no special scheduling necessary.

Parents who do not wish for their child to participate should notify the school principal. Parents with questions may contact Annette Pratt, Director of Exceptional Education at 304-586-0500 ext. 1111.

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county's high schools and middle schools.

“Just take Hurricane High School as an example,” Kuhl said of the need for the portable AED devices. “If there was a problem at the soccer field, or the tennis courts, you would not be able to get to the high school where the AED is and get back to the fields in that first five minutes.”

Having a portable AED on hand if someone was to experience a heart problem and was able to receive immediate treatment greatly enhances their chance of survival.

Registration on race day will

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begin at 7 a.m., but people can register in advance as well. There is an entry fee of $20 and all entries received by Aug. 10 are guaranteed a t-shirt.

Age groups for the Run/Walk include 11 & under, 12-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and 60 & over.

In addition to running or walking in the event, people can also choose the “Sleep in” option, Kuhl said. For those opting to sleep in, they still pay the $20 registration fee and will receive a t-shirt by mail, but do not have to come the day of the event.

Kuhl said that he is hoping for 300 participants this year.

Winners in each division will receive a trophy or a medal. Kuhl said that Hurricane Trophy has donated the trophies and medals for the event.

In addition to participants, Kuhl is still looking for corporate sponsors for this year's Race/Walk as well.

For more information visit the website of the Maura Rae Kuhl Foundation at AED www.mrkaedfoundation.org, or contact Jess Kuhl at (304) 395or by e-mail at 2511 jkuhl19@gmail.com.

SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Non-Profit Organizations SUBMITTED ARTICLE CHARLESTON -- The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that certain Private Non-Profit Organizations (PNPs) in West Virginia that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low interest rate disaster loans.

These loans are available as a result of a Presidential disaster declaration for Public Assistance resulting from damages caused by severe storms and wind that occurred on June 29 through July 1, 2012.

PNPs located in the following counties that provide non-critical services are eligible to apply: Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Fayette, Gilmer, Grant, Greenbrier, Hardy, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Nicholas, Pendleton, Pleasants, Pocahontas, Preston, Putnam, Raleigh, Randolph, Ritchie, Roane, Summers, Tucker, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Webster, Wetzel, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming in West Virginia.

Examples of eligible non-critical PNP organizations include, but are not limited to, food kitchens, homeless shelters, museums, libraries, community centers, schools and colleges.

"PNP organizations are urged to contact the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management at www.dhsem.wv.gov to obtain information about local briefings. At the meeting, PNP representatives will need to provide information about their organization," said Frank Skaggs, director of SBA Field Operations Center East in Atlanta.

The information will be used to submit a Request for Public Assistance which FEMA uses to determine if the PNP provides an essential governmental service and meets the definition of a "critical facility." Based upon that conclusion, FEMA may provide the PNP with a Public Assistance reimbursement grant for their eligible costs or refer the PNP to SBA for disaster loan assistance.

PNP organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and

equipment, inventory and other business assets. The SBA may increase a loan up to 20 percent of the total amount of disaster damage to real estate and/or leasehold improvements, as verified by SBA, to make improvements that lessen the risk of property damage by future disasters of the same kind.

The SBA also offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to PNP organizations of all sizes to help meet working capital needs, such as ongoing operating expenses. Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the organization suffered any physical property damage.

Interest rates are as low as 3 percent with terms up to 30 years. The SBA sets the loan amounts and terms based on each applicant's financial condition.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Ap-

plication (ELA) via SBA's secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

Disaster loan information and application forms may also be obtained by calling the SBA's Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.

Loan applications can be downloaded from www.sba.gov.

Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Sept. 21, 2012.

The deadline to return economic injury applications is April 23, 2013.

For more information about the SBA's Disaster Loan Program, visit www.sba.gov.

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WeeklyDevotional

RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Red Skinned Potato Salad

By Mary Jane Ingredients 2 pounds clean, scrubbed new red potatoes 6 eggs 1 pound bacon 1 onion, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 2 cups mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste

Black Crows

Art by Natalie Larson

Directions 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and set in the refrigerator to cool.

2. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.

3. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

4. Chop the cooled potatoes, leaving skin on. Add to a large bowl, along with the eggs, bacon, onion and celery. Add mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste. Chill for an hour before serving.

Public Comment Period Opens CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services is pleased to announce publication of the “Draft” State Plan for the Title V Senior Community Service Employment Program. As part of the Older Americans Act, this program assists West Virginians, age 55 (fifty-five) and older, living at or below 125% poverty level, in receiving on the job training for potential employment. The State Plan provides a long range plan on how West Virginia will operate the program from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2016.

Comments and suggestions are encouraged and may be submitted to the Bureau at 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston WV 25305. The plan may be accessed or viewed on the Bureau’s website under the heading Hot Topics at www.wvseniorservices.gov. For more information please contact Ray B. Woods Jr., MLS at 304-558-3317 or Ray.B.WoodsJr@wv.gov.

August Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL Rosa F. Hensley – August 1st Harold White – August 4th Royce McDonie Jerry Holbert – August 10th Jane T. Bartram Ralph Bassett Alma C. Blue Daryl L. Brown Odana Chaney Virgil “Debbie” L. Cline William R. Coyle Thomas Cazad - August 16th Butch Edwards If you - or someone you know P.J. Chapman will be celebratrating a Steven Woodard birthday in the coming months...

Levi Shull Call 304-743-6731 and give us Kelly Clark their name - OR just email the Kelly Woodard information to Janice Townsend trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com

Thought for the week: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Matthew 6:26 (KJV) July is usually the month for cutting hayfields, and baling hay for feeding cattle during the coming winter. I observe this process as it takes place in the fields surrounding my home. First, machinery is used to cut the hay, and then the next machinery flips the hay over so it can dry. After a few days of drying, other machinery is used to convert the hay into huge round bales, spitting them out to be gathered onto trucks. The hay is transported into barns for storage until needed for winter’s cattle feed.

The following day is a sight to behold. Huge black crows come to glean the fields of all leftover grains. “Cawwwl, cawwwl,” they call to one another, while flapping their long black wings. Flying over and dipping down, they pause to pick the golden leftovers as God provides their feast for the day. So He also does for you and for me each day.

Now re-read the verse above and think about it. Why should we have a worry at all? Are we not more important to Him than the fowl of the air? We just need to trust Him, which I am sure pleases him. Our heavenly Father’s Word says it in black and white. He will take care of you.

Have faith. You are created in His image. He surely will provide your needs, whatever they may be.

Prayer: Our Father in Heaven, thank you this day for giving us our daily bread and for giving us life itself. Amen.

Kristopher M. Huff graduates from Basic Combat Training

Army National Guard Spec. Kristopher M. Huff has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

Huff is the son of Kevin Huff of Huff Lane, Cross Lanes, and grandson of Carlos Jackson of Brentwood Lane, Nitro.

He is a 2004 graduate of Nitro High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in 2009 from West Virginia University, Morgantown.

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Detroit man sentenced to three years for oxycodone distribution in Teays Valley STAFF REPORT TEAYS VALLEY – A Detroit man has been sentenced to three years and 10 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone in Teays Valley.

Devon Patterson, 27, of Detroit, previously pleaded guilty in April. He was sentenced Monday, July 30.

Patterson admitted that between July 2009 and early October 2009, he illegally brought quantities of oxycodone from Detroit to a residence in Teays Valley.

Patterson further admitted that once he arrived at the Teays Valley residence, the oxycodone pills were illegally sold.

The defendant also admitted that the proceeds from the oxycodone sales were subsequently sent back to Detroit by using a money transfer service.

This case was 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.

The Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Network Team (MDENT) conducted the investigation.

Assistant United States Attorney John Frail handled the prosecution.

United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presided over the sentencing.

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National Farmers Market Week SUBMITTED ARTICLE United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack proclaimed August 5-12, 2012 as National Farmers Market Week, which provides a great opportunity to visit the Putnam Farmers Market in Hurricane and thank local farmers for growing food and being good stewards of the land and water.

Since 2000, when the United States Department of Agriculture proclaimed the first National Farmers Market Week, the number of farmers markets has grown 150% across the nation. The Putnam Farmers' Market was one of the markets that emerged during that period.

In 2011, Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards extended an invitation to the Putnam Farmers' Market to relocate in the city park in an effort to bring residents of one of the fastest developing regions together with their rural neighbors.

The Putnam Farmers' Market is a producer-only market,

which means the consumer is getting affordable, healthful convenient products and brought directly from a farm within a 50-mile radius.

The market allows the farmer to retain a higher portion of the food by selling directly to the consumer.

This puts the farmer in the center of the food system and allows small-scale farmers to survive when facing high competition from larger industrialized agriculture.

Farmers markets are community hubs and provide much more than simply a place to buy fresh produce.

They are bolstering local economies, improving community health, and bringing people together through a shared social space.

Farmers markets are often referred to as the "community's living room." They are places where food becomes part of the culture.

The Putnam Farmers Market has demonstrated its success in

serving its producers, consumers and community for four years, but it has taken a lot of hard work behind the scenes to make this seasonal venue a reality.

The farmers have given countless hours and labor to providing the fresh produce, while the market board and manager have volunteered their time to make the market a wonderful place to engage local farmers with their neighbors.

The Farmers Market Coalition states that farmers markets are worthy of celebration, not only during National Farmers Market Week, but also throughout the year.

The public is invited to visit the Putnam Farmers' Market during National Farmers Market Week to ask questions, share stories and learn something new.

The market is located on Rt. 34 in Hurricane City Park. It is open on Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

“Archives and History Online Resources” to be Topic of Discussion for Genealogy Lecture Aug. 9 CHARLESTON – Joe Geiger will present “Archives and History Online Resources” on Thursday, Aug. 9, in the Archives and History Library at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex in Charleston. The 6 p.m. program is free and open to the public.

Geiger will present an overview of what is available on the West Virginia Archives and History website that can be useful to researchers, both genealogists and historians. The website is located at www.wvculture.org/history.

Geiger has worked for Archives and History since 1998, serving as historian, webmaster and assistant and acting director before being named director in 2009. He

holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in history from Marshall University (MU). For the past 15 years, Geiger has taught West Virginia History as an adjunct professor at MU. He is the author of several scholarly articles and two books, Civil War in Cabell County, West Virginia, 1861-1865 (1991) and Holding the Line: The Battle of Allegheny Mountain and Confederate Defense of the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike 1861-1862 (2012).

For planning purposes, participants are encouraged to register for the program, but advance registration is not required to attend.

To register in advance, contact

Robert Taylor, library manager, by e-mail at bobby.l.taylor@wv.gov or at (304) 558-0230, ext. 163. Participants interested in registering by e-mail should send their name, telephone number and the name and date of the session. For additional information, contact the Archives and History Library at (304) 558-0230. The Archives and History Library is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday.

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Velma’s View

By Velma Kitchens

My time in Lincoln County Since my story about Central Elementary School was already published, I thought I would send another.

Like the first story, today is Saturday and snowy, of course, and the shoveling hasn’t begun.

I was thinking about my great uncle Charlie Smith. He was my dad’s Mom’s brother. He lived off Falls Creek Road near Tornado in Kanawha County not far from Garrett’s Bend. He is a story in itself.

One summer we rented a house over the hill from Uncle Charlie.

The house was on stilts-cinder blocks. The house was not underpinned, no insulation, no bathroom, no running water.

This was when I was in the fifth grade. That summer we cleaned up the yard as debris was everywhere. We all worked until the yard was cleaned.

We then mowed the yard. It looked like a hayfield before mowing. I didn’t think we would be there very long, but I was wrong.

Our neighbor was a man named Speed Martin. His wife was Edith.

Speed got his name as a semi-professional baseball player. He was a pitcher. He could throw a fast ball. But as he confessed, alcohol was his downfall. He and his wife were very nice to us.

Across from our driveway was a fenced-in cow pasture. Gigs Rogers would come and feed his cattle. His real name was C.A. Rogers. He was a preacher. We listened to him on the Hurricane radio station on Sunday. We listened to gospel music every Sunday. Denzil Vickers was the DJ. That year the first snow came on November 14th and the last snow was on Easter Sunday the following year. We had snow all year. I think it snowed every week that winter.

I remember the fires we had in the pot belly stove and standing around it was so warm. We had to get up and be on the bus by 6:30, it was still dark. We didn’t have many snow days back then as we went to school all the time unless a blizzard was coming.

Garrett’s Bend Elementary is where we went to school. Mrs. Stowers was one of the teachers as well as Mr. Thomas. A lady named Nancy was the cook.

Mr. Thomas was the first teacher I had who encouraged me to write.

He would give us an assignment in creative writing and I loved it. My friends would struggle, but the words just flowed from my mind to the paper. Mr. Thomas was a good teacher.

The time we lived in Lincoln county was very memorable and I am glad for all the experiences I had that year. It makes me realize all the blessings I now have.

I wouldn’t trade my time in Lincoln County for anything.

Uncle Charlie loved to turn the calendar to March 1st. He knew that Spring was coming!

(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).

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Putnam case leads to Company's “bath salts” being banned in West Virginia

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

WINFIELD – A lawsuit filed

by West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw in Putnam County Circuit Court has resulted in a preliminary injunction that bans Georgia-based Nutragenomics Manufacturing, LLC from selling and advertising its “bath salts” and other synthetic drug chemicals in the state.

McGraw filed the lawsuit on April 30 in Putnam Circuit Court, to bar Nutragenomics Manufacturing from continuing to sell its designer drugs in West Virginia. The synthetic drugs are marketed under names such as K2 or Spice and are also presented under misleading labels as incense, bath salts or plant food.

Under the court order announced Thursday, July 19, Nutragenomics is prohibited from conducting business in West Virginia and must prominently place a notice on all of its Internet pages that it is banned from selling to West Virginia resi-

West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announces the filing of a lawsuit in Putnam County against Nutragenomics Manufacturing LLC over its sale of “bath salts” and other synthetic drugs. On Thursday, July 19, 2012 a preliminary injunction was granted barring the company from selling its products in West Virginia. Photo by Jack Bailey dents.

Also as part of the court order, Nutragenomics must not deceive consumers by claiming that its chemical compounds

are legal or benign.

The company must also provide a database identifying all customers in West Virginia from Jan. 1, 2008, to the present

and the amount of products.

Laboratories that manufacture chemicals like so-called "bath salts," "incense," "spice," and "spot remover" continually alter their compounds to stay "legal" and evade authorities.

Criminal cases have been pursued against bath salts distributors in other states with mixed results. The West Virginia Attorney General's Office utilized the State's consumer protection statutes in a civil law enforcement action to block the supply of dangerous compounds from Nutragenomics.

"Cutting off the supply of these illicit substances at the source is central to ending this debilitating menace," McGraw said. "This action by our Consumer Protection Division protects our state's citizens from further harm by this distributor's dangerous drugs."

McGraw's lawsuit stated that

Nutragenomics sold chemicals used to create synthetic designer drugs that imitate the efof cocaine, fects methamphetamine, marijuana, and ecstasy (MDMA).

The company marketed the chemicals in bulk under phony street names such as "bath salts" and other innocentsounding labels while falsely claiming its products were both safe and legal.

McGraw asserted that designer drugs have been shown to cause seizures, psychosis, and death, and that Nutragenomics violated the State's criminal code.

McGraw also noted that such substance abuse devastates families and costs West Virginia hundreds of millions of dollars annually as it taxes law enforcement, the medical system, and communities.

McGraw said that the suit was filed in Putnam County because the abuse of synthetic drugs is a problem in the area, but added it could have been filed in nearly any county in West Virginia because the problem is so widespread.

“Working in conjunction with the Metro Drug Unit, the Sheriff’s Office, and other law enforcement agencies, my office is committed to ridding West Virginia of the plague that these designer drugs pose for our communities,” McGraw said at the time his initial suit was filed. “Cutting off these illicit drug compounds at their source is an effective start to cleaning up the problem.””

For more information, or to report a scam or file a complaint, reach the Attorney General's Office online at wvago.gov or by calling the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-368-8808.

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Tuesday,August 7,2012 – Page 7

Rock Skipping Made Easy

David Payne Sr.

Column by David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

Anytime I get near water - especially if there are rocks around - I feel this uncontrollable urge to pick up a rock and test out my skipping arm. Last weekend was no different, when I skipped some rocks with my nieces.

I've skipped rocks in a ton of water, from the Ohio River to the Danube. I grew up on the banks of the Elk River, West Virginia's premiere river. I spent my entire childhood trying to get a rock from one side to the other, which is about 90 yards where I grew

up. I never did.

I also spent quite a bit of time developing technique and trying to maximize distance and number of skips. My personal best number of skips from a single rock thrown is 31.

I think everybody knows you need a flat rock for skipping. You can try to skip a rock across the ground or across concrete instead of water, but it won't skip nearly as well. When you try to skip a rock across the ground, the trailing end of the rock strikes the ground, then the stone tumbles and the front end hits. Thus, much of its inertia is wasted.

When a stone hits water, the trailing edge hits first, but something different happens. The angle of the stone pushes some water downwards and the water pushes the stone upwards in equal and opposite reactions – basically the same thing that happens to an airplane wing to give it lift.

When you skip a stone across water, its velocity is strong even after it hits the water and it can keep going. If you've thrown it at the right angle and have thrown it with enough speed, it can skip

Fish Report Compiled by David Payne Sr. Beech Fork: The 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 but the lake is muddy from recent storm events. 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 bush piles and fallen trees. Channel catfish and flatheads will be good throughout the day. 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: Stephens is very clear. To improve the odds of catching fish, use light line, cast far, and reduce noise, fish quietly and carefully. As mentioned previously, 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: Tailwater 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.

numerous times and each time it skips, it will lose a little of the vertical lift it had before.

This same principle was used by the British for the bouncing bombs to bust German dams during World War II. Again, you want the flattest rock possible and you'll need to throw it with some spin to be stable. As you release the rock, give a little flick of the finger to make it rotate. If you've ever seen a “submarine-style” baseball pitcher, the throw is something like that. If you are right-handed, pivot on your left foot and use your legs and torso for power. You'll also want to throw it in a trajectory as flat as possible, but not so flat that it will fail to get vertical lift when it strikes the water.

The perfect angle, I believe, is 20 degrees. ***** Here are a couple of nice reads from the Hemmingway family: First, “Walk on Water," Lorian Hemingway. She is the granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway and has shared her family's passion for writing, fishing and whiskey, but she eventually overcame the Hemingway demons

that drove her uncle and famous grandfather to commit suicide.

She wrote this Pulitzer-Prize nominated memoir about her years of struggling with alcoholism and her ultimate redemption. However, it is still a fishing memoir and a good one.

She writes about fishing as well as her father did.

I try to remember to quote one of her lines, "even the fish must win sometimes," as an alternative to swearing when I lose a fish. I usually forget.

Another is the "Big TwoHearted River," Ernest Hemingway. It is one of the short stories, some of which Hemingway never finished, to be released as "The Nick Adams Stories" collection. It's also one of my favorites.

After being away from home for several years, Adams returns to his hometown to find it burned to the ground and not a soul in sight, so he goes fishing. This short story contains the only reference I've seen in literature of flyfishing with live bait.

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

Outdoors Roundup

By David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

WestVirginiakeepingcloseeyeon Elk. TheWestVirginia Division of NaturalResourcesistryingtodetermine how many elk the state has. Little is known about the status of the elk, which migrated into West Virginia from Kentucky's stocking program.

Officials are using motion-sensitivecamerasandsaltlickstotrackelk in the southern coalfields. They are trying to determine not only the size of the elk population, but whether the elk are reproducing in West Virginia or if the elk have wondered across the border from Kentucky.

Thecamerasarebeinginstalledin Wayne, Lincoln, Boone, Mingo, Logan, Wyoming and McDowell counties. These counties comprise an elk management zone established.

Cabella'sinCharlestonisslatedto open Aug. 9.

The grand opening of the store will be at 11 a.m. The first 100 customers will receive a prize.Tom Nelson, host of the American Archer television show and a member of Cabella'sProStaff,willserveasmaster of ceremonies for the opening.

Also, on hand to meet and greet customers will be Travis "T-Bone" TurnerandNickMundtofthepopular "Bone Collector" TV show.

KanawhaValleynativeJeremyStarks, a two-time winner on the BassmasterEliteSeriesbass-fishingcircuitwill also be in attendance.

Beech Fork State Parks adjusts Swimming Pool Hours as Summer Wanes Beech Fork: The reservoir water level is at summer pool.

Anglers should call the Beech Fork Corps of Engineers office at (304) 525-4831 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 but the lake is muddy from recent storm events. 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 bush piles and fallen trees.

Channel catfish and flatheads will be good throughout the day. 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: Stephens is very clear. To improve the odds of catching fish, use light line, cast far, and reduce noise, fish quietly and carefully. As mentioned previously, 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: Tailwater 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.

Contact David Payne Sr.at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

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2012 Putnam County 4-H Youth Livestock Sale a Success!

SUBMITTED ARTICLE

By Chris Welch, 4-H Livestock Judging Coach The pounding of the gavel and the word ‘sold’ called out by the Rick Pearson Auction Company for 153 Putnam County 4-H youth signaled the end of months of hard work and learning. The 4-H livestock auction is the culmination of months of animal selection, feeding, project books, workshops, animal training and for some, a place on the county livestock judging team. Some of the learning activities include topics about the animal digestive system, quality assurance, bone structure correctness, and market readiness. Profits from animals go into college accounts and to fund next year’s projects including the purchase of animals, feed, vaccinations, veterinary services, grooming supplies, and building supplies.

Putnam County is fortunate to have great businesses supporting this program. They recognize the positive youth development that they are fostering. Prior to the auction this year’s buyers were served barbeque dinners graciously donated by Nelson’s Meat Processing and paper products and water donated from Farm Credit of the Virginias.

Although WVU Extension Agents and adult volunteers guide the youth throughout the project, older 4-H members mentor younger members in feeding, grooming, and in showing techniques that have worked for them. Completion of a record guide is also required for all projects which require youth to calculate costs, daily gains, and a profit or loss statement. 4-H’ers compete in two shows at the fair. First, the animals are judged based on indus-

try standards for a market placing, after which, they show in the showmanship class. This year’s market class grand and reserve champions include: Market Steer Champion: Geena Wears; Reserve Champion: Brandon Rhodes Feeder Calf Champion: Bailey Wolpert; Reserve Champion: Michelle Casto Replacement Heifer: Grace Wolpert; Reserve Champion: Paige Singleton Purebred Heifer: Emma Nazarewycz Market Hog Champion: Charlie Cain, Reserve Champion: Josh Crites Market Lamb Champion: Herdman, Reserve Caitlyn Champion: Austin Ervin Special Lamb Champions: Tommy Vaughn and Timmy Eads; Reserve Champions: Ethan Gibson and Celeste Spencer Market Goat Champion: Peyton Gibson; Reserve Champion: Mitchell King Market Rabbit Champion: Makayla Adkins; Reserve Champion: Lela Reedy The second of the two shows is showmanship. Showmanship is judged on the 4-H member’s ability to present the animal to the judge as well as knowledge of the industry. 4-H’ers feel especially proud to receive the honor of Grand Champion. This year’s showmanship winners were: Market Steer Senior Division: Brandon Rhodes; Junior Division: Brooke Wears Feeder Calf and Replacement Heifer Senior Division: Maggie Parsons; Junior Division: Alaina Smith Market Hog Senior Division: Charlie Cain; Junior Division: Lindsey Russell Market Lamb Senior Division: Kelsey Gatens; Junior Division: Alisa Grady

Market Rabbit Senior Division: Dakota Reedy; Junior Division: Jarod Weikle Market Goat Senior Division: Katie Asbury; Junior Division: Brooke Welch We would like to especially thank all of the buyers of the 2012 Putnam County Fair: Putnam County Bank, First State Bank, Prim Law Firm, Pierson Legal Service, Yeager Insurance & Financial Services, Absten & Sons, LLC, John Amos Power Plant, Appalachian Railcar Service, Chapman Funeral Home, West Virginia Paving Inc., Putnam County Assessor, Raynes Funeral Home, Real Tree Tree Service, Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Tammy's Country Kitchen, Nelsons Custom Meat Processing & Smokehouse, Burdette Camping Center & Circle B Farm, Mountaineer Lawns & Gardens, Rock Branch Community Bank, Wiseman Excavating, Clover Mountain Farm, Poca Valley Bank, Turnpike Chevrolet, Dandy Don's Heating & Air Conditioning, Joe's Farm Meat Market, Jeanne K. Bailey DDS, R&E Hardwoods, H&H Ranch and Rodeo, Buffalo Tiger Mart #184, Cedar Branch Farms, Riverside Café LLC, Children First LLC, Valley Brook Concrete and Supply, Inc., RBC Wealth Management, Todd Casto, 3C Farm, Phillip Stowers Putnam County Judge, Jonathan McCallister, Haven of Rest Cemetery, Putnam Co. Republican Exec.

Committee Republican Candidates, Goin Postal, Parkline Inc., Clark Fitzwater, Casto Farm Store, Hackett Construction, Pray Construction Co., Morgan's Feed & Seed, Farm Credit of the Virginias ACA & Country Mortgages, Buffalo Shopping Center, Jamie's Power House LLC, Feed Stop llc, Circuit Clerk, Larry Goldizen Trucking, HBF Holding

LLC, Hilltop Meats, LLC, Conner Photography, Casto Family Farm Cedar Knoll Farms, Jackson Co. Regional Livestock Market, Double Z Farm, Judy McCoy, New Adventure RV, Aluminum Metal Works, Trinity Properties LLC, Winters Farm, Edible Arrangements, Dunbar Medical Associates, People Federal Credit Union, Jacob and Vanessa Stone, Bowles & Son Farm, In Memory of Joe Harmon, Tyree, Embree & Associates, PLLC, Chad Russell, Cross & Sons Farm Equipment, Carolyn Cipolat, King Country Farm, Neil E. Eads Farm, Smith & Jones Chiropractic, R&C Livestock, 4Him Farms, Hometown Independent Mission Youth (H.I.M.Y.), Alarm Systems Pro, Buffalo Drug, Valley Barber Shop, Poca Valley Financial, Morrison Auctioneer, Chet and Ashton Rodabaugh, L&M Farms, Annual Investment, Yauger’s Farm Supply, S&J Custom Meats, In Memory of Fred Graham, United Producers Livestock Putnam County is very fortunate for the support of this year’s buyers and bidders of the Putnam County Fair. Because of their support, the sale came to the total of: $190,543.76. With their money, 4-H members are able to invest in their futures; whether it is to fund next year’s project animal or use towards their college education.

There are 22 community clubs which meet throughout Putnam County. 4-H is open to all youth ages 9-21. The 4-H year will start in October. For more information regarding 4-H in Putnam County, call the Putnam County West Virginia University Extension Service office at (304) 5860217, or you can find them on the internet at: www.putnamcounty.ex t.wvu.edu/.

Concerned Citizens’ Committee For An I-64 Interchange at Culloden, W.Va. Gary P. Adkins, Chairman 304-743-4074 e-mail gadkins4074@suddenlink.net Purchased and Promised by the DOH since 1957

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Advance only tickets still available for MU’s 15th annual Paint the Capital City Green Rally CHARLESTON - Tickets are on sale for the 15th annual Paint the Capital City Green celebration coming to Charleston Embassy Suites on Thursday, Aug. 23.

Fans of Marshall University’s Thundering Herd will hear from Doc Holliday, MU’s head football coach, athletic director Mike Hamrick and President Stephen J. Kopp as well as key members of this year’s team as they talk about the future of Herd football.

Fans will also enjoy a pep rally atmosphere that includes a tailgate spread, entertainment by mascot Marco, the cheerleading squad, dance team and members of the Marshall University Marching Thunder. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. and the formal program begins at 7:30 p.m.

Advance only tickets are $50 and must be purchased by close of business on Thursday, Aug. 16, to be entered into a drawing for the opportunity to win admission and hotel accommodations for two to an away game. Table sponsorships for businesses or groups are also available. For ticket information, call the Big Green Scholarship Foundation at 304696-7138 or e-mail paintthecapital@marshall.edu.

The event, presented by Friends of Coal with additional support by Huntington Bank, is the nation’s largest indoor pep rally for Thundering Herd alumni, fans and friends. Paint the Capital City Green is hosted by the Big Green Scholarship Foundation, the Marshall University Alumni Association, the Greater Kanawha Valley Alumni Club and the Charleston Quarterback Club. Event proceeds benefit the Big Green Scholarship Foundation and the Marshall University Alumni Association.

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Community News

Tuesday,August 7,2012 – Page 9

Expansion work at Valley Park expected to Begin Soon

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

WINFIELD – Work to expand Valley Park in Hurricane could begin by the end of August, after the Putnam County Commission recently awarded the bid for the project to Pray Construction.

Commissioners opened bids for the expansion work at their July 24 meeting and awarded the project to Putnam County's own Pray Construction which had the low bid at $1,449,700.

County Commissioner Joe Haynes, who also sits on the County Parks Board, said that he hopes work on the project can begin by the end of the month.

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

Haynes said that once the expansion project is completed, Valley Park will be even more of

Work is expected to begin in the next few weeks on this 5.6 acre tract of land adjacent to Valley Park in Hurricane. Pray Construction has been awarded the bid to perform the expansion work for the park. Photo by Jack Bailey. an asset to the County.

“You already have the Wave Pool and the playground,” Haynes said. “When this work is completed it will be even more of an asset.”

Haynes said that the new entrance into Valley Park should make the park more visible to

people passing by on the bustling Teays Valley Road (Route 34).

The new entrance will also alter the flow of traffic through the park. Cars will enter through the newly constructed entrance, and then loop through the park to exit through the current en-

Currently, this is the only road in and out of Valley Park in Hurricane. Part of a planned expansion will add a new entrance to the park off of Teays Valley Road.

Photo by Jack Bailey. trance.

During high traffic events, such as the July 4 celebration, both roads could also be used as exits to improve traffic flow leaving the park.

And during the summer months, the new more visible entrance may help draw more

swimmers to the Wave Pool at Valley Park.

“People come from all over to go to the Wave Pool, it really is a regional draw,” Haynes said. “I would like to see a new sign at the new entrance with Valley Park, Home of the Wave Pool, in big letters.”

Putnam Tech Center named Best CTE Facility in West Virginia SUBMITTED ARTICLE ELEANOR - The West Virginia Department of Education has recognized the Putnam Career & Technical Center as the 2012 "Best CTE Facility" in West Virginia.

The recognition was given at the annual Career & Technical Education conference in Charleston in late July. While Principal Michael Erwin took the stage to accept the award, the school was applauded for a professional development program designed through a col-

laborative effort between Putnam County Schools and the West Virginia Center for Professional Development.

In August, 2011, Putnam Career & Technical Center (PCTC) teachers agreed to participate in the Take One! program offered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

This program incorporated national teaching standards into all PCTC classrooms and required each teacher to complete an in-depth video analy-

sis of their instructional practices.

PCTC is the first technical school in the nation to implement this program on a schoolwide level.

Each teacher who participated in the Take One! program earned credit toward National Board Teacher certification, and now have 25 percent of the national certification completed.

Several teachers indicate that they will continue on to complete the entire national

certification process.

In addition to a commitment to professional development, the staff at PCTC has also focused on a "failure is not an option" approach to student assessment. During the 201112 school year, student test scores on the WorkKeys exam increased dramatically, improving reading, mathematics, and technical thinking scores from their previous levels.

"This award is the result of a school-wide effort," Erwin said, "and the fantastic staff at

PCTC certainly deserve this recognition."

The Putnam Career & Technical Center is a career training facility in Eleanor that provides technical and vocational training to Putnam County high school students, and to area adult students. PCTC works in collaboration with area community colleges to allow students to complete credits toward Associate degrees, and regularly competes in national technical and skill competitions.

LOCAL DIRECTORY CHERYL NIMMO Independent Sales Representative mountainloveralways@yahoo.com www.youravon.com/cherylnimmo P.O. Box 21 Milton, WV 25541 304.840.5485 T.

Main Office • 2761 Main Street, Hurricane 304-562-9931 • 304-562-2642 (fax)

Main Office Loan Center Office 2761 Main Street • Hurricane, WV 25526 2761 Main Street, Hurricane 304-562-5055 • 304-562-9109 (fax)

Interstate Office 300 Hurricane Rd. • Hurricane, WV 25526 304-562-9005 • 304-562-7092 (fax) Valley Office 3058 Mount Vernon Rd. • Scott Depot, WV 25560 www.putcobk.com 304-757-2477 • 304-757-2503 (fax)

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Leisure

Page 10 –Tuesday,August 7,2012 Across 1. Handle the party food 6. Auditorium’s sound qualities 15. Convex molding 16. Port city in SE France 17. Merry old times 18. Space between margin and line of text 19. Conk out 20. Hutzpah, e.g.

22. Amazon, e.g.

23. Smeltery refuse 25. Freshman, probably 26. “___ bitten, twice shy” 28. Waterproof hip boots 30. Mrs. Bush 32. Black 33. Put up, as a picture 34. Ball field covering 38. “So soon?”

40. “The Canterbury Tales” author 42. Makeup, e.g.

43. ___ line (major axis of an elliptical orbit) 45. Brunch serving 46. Estuary 48. Moors 49. Clip 51. Acclivity 53. Harp’s cousin 54. Gloomy 55. Unhurried walkers 58. PC linkup (acronym)

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59. Branch that connects with capillaries 61. Cast out 63. One who drools 64. Hindu queen 65. Those who boldly state an opinion 66. Ornamental embroidery

Down 1. Physical reaction to fear (2 wds) 2. At hand 3. Bullfighters 4. ___ Grove Village, Ill. 5. Like Santa’s cheeks 6. Organic compound containing CONH2 radical 7. Unit of luminous intensity 8. City government statute 9. A Swiss army knife has lots of them 10. Portugese Mr. 11. Little bird 12. ___ artery 13. Copy 14. Transmitted 21. “___ alive!” (2 wds) 24. Inherited, such as disease 27. Musical mark 29. Swedish shag rug

31. “Bleah!”

33. Exaggeration 35. Metal welding gas 36. Expressed in different words 37. One who is given something 39. 10 liters

41. Trick taker, often 44. ___ and Meara comedy team 47. Closer 48. “___ Town Too” (1981 hit) 49. Runs smoothly 50. Con men?

WORD SEARCH Bait Blew Bold Bulb Bumps Busy Chew Claw Congratulates Curves Dial Eats Envy Even Exit Eyes Faded Fall Fate Fish Four Fuel Glad Gold Gunned Guns Half

Ideas Isn’t Journey July Know Method Mills Mouth Noun Oaks Phase Pigs Player Revolt Riot Rose Rows Shady Shut Sign Site Slot Snaps Solo Stir Storm Stout

Stun Test That Thou Toys Truck Uncle Uniform Unit View Week Wells Yell Yoga Yours

52. Clairvoyants 54. Arp’s art 56. Soft roe 57. Balkan native 60. “The Three Faces of ___“ 62. Long-jawed fish

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS

Obituaries

The Putnam Standard VERLAND CARL BIRD BRIAN A. BLEVINS PATRICIA ANN MOGUL CARROLL RANDY ALLEN CRUMP HELEN L. DAVIS WALTER H. FERGUSON DEVIN PAUL FISHER DENNIS BRAXTON GIBSON SR. MYRTLE EMMA GIBSON ANNETTE HUDSON DANNIE WAYNE JIVIDEN HANNA BETH MANN WANDA MARIE NICHOLS DR. CHARLES C. PAXTON GLEN "JODY" PRITCHARD VIVIAN "VEE" REYNOLDS "PETIE" LAVERNE CAROL LOGAN ROMANO LEONARD RAY SALMONS "SLIM" EUGENE LESLIE SEARLS BASIL OWEN SMITH JR. SUSAN KAY SMITH DARRELL C. STONE SR. EARL B.TAYLOR LAWRENCE BRUCE "LARRY" THISTLETHWAITE FORREST WILLIAM WHITE LENORA MAE "PATSY"YOUNG

VERLAND CARL BIRD Verland Carl Bird, 89, of Hurricane went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 28, 2012, in St. Mary's Hospital after a long illness He was a Christian and member of Good Hope Baptist Church, Milton. He was a veteran of World War II and retired bus driver from Putnam County schools and U.S. Postal rural letter carrier for the Hurricane area.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Lottie Bird; and his wife, Velva Alene Smallridge Bird; brothers, Haman and Elmer Bird; and sisters, Zelma Lawson, Roberta Abbott, and Sylvia Blake.

Surviving are sons, Greg and his wife, Sharon, Rickey and his wife, Kathryn, and Edwin, all of Hurricane; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 30, 2012, at Allen Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Hesson and Elder Harold Johnson officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

The family would like to express gratitude to the staff of St. Mary's Hospital, Chateau Grove Nursing Home, and the former Morris Memorial Nursing Home.

Family donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1601 2nd Ave., Charleston, WV 25387.

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

BRIAN A. BLEVINS Brian A. Blevins, 32, of Malden, formerly of Poca, passed away suddenly on July 24, 2012. He went to sleep in our world and woke up in Heaven.

He was a 1998 graduate of Poca High School and was currently enrolled in Kanawha Valley Community Technical College. He was the lead guitar player for the 80s rock band, Hairitage.

He was preceded in death by his

maternal grandmother, Lucille Egnor; and his paternal grandparents, Ernest and Nellie Blevins. He is survived by his parents, Roy and Debbie Blevins; brother, Douglas Blevins, and sister-in-law, Amber; nephews, Sabian and Lakin Blevins; grandfather, Rex Egnor; uncles, Danny Egnor and aunt, Becky, Scott Egnor and aunt, Paula, Ronald Egnor and aunt, Nichole, and Billy Egnor and aunt, Mary; aunt, Sheila Roark; and a multitude of cousins and friends. He is also survived by a very special little lady whom he loved with all his heart, Savannah Burford. We will always love you and miss you!

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 28, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with burial following in Egnor Cemetery, Alkol.

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

PATRICIA ANN MOGUL CARROLL Patricia Ann Mogul Carroll, 72, of Poplar Fork Road, Hurricane, passed away July 25, 2012, at Cabell-Huntington Hospital, after a short illness.

She was born in Pittsfield, Mass., on July 22, 1940, the daughter of the late Arthur John and Charlotte Mae Mogul. She was the only daughter and was raised with seven brothers.

"Pat" was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a very unique individual, a hard worker and a woman of many talents. She had a flair for home decorating and crafting. She enjoyed fishing, gardening and watching movies. She was a die-hard baseball fan, following the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves.

She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Kenith "Sonny" Carroll; and daughters, Pam (Eddie) Scarberry of Hurricane and Theresa (Kevin) Lytle of Omaha, Neb. Others left to mourn her passing are stepson, Tim Carroll (Beth) of Lewisburg; and stepdaughter, Connie Carroll of Indianapolis, Ind. She leaves behind 11 grandchildren, Kevin Lytle Jr. of Omaha, Homer and Dylan Scarberry of Hurricane, Jami (Andy) Barnes and Kenny Krebs of Indianapolis, Clay Carroll of Fayetteville, Noah (Sarah) Carroll of Hurricane, Kaity (Brad) Scruggs of Charlotte, N.C., Betsy Carroll of Burlington, N.C., and Caleb Carroll, Maddee Carroll andWalker Carroll, all of Lewisburg. She also leaves behind four great-grandchildren, Mary, Jessie, Brady and Aiden.

A memorial service was held Sunday, July 29, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane.

RANDY ALLEN CRUMP Randy Allen Crump, 40, of Buffalo, died July 24, 2012.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 28, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo.

HELEN L. DAVIS Helen L. Davis, 84, of St. Albans passed away at home on Saturday,

July 21, 2012.

Helen was a lifelong resident of St. Albans, a former employee of the St. Albans Bank, One Valley Bank, and retired from BB&T, St. Albans branch. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and loved to spend time at home with her cats.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Davis.

Helen is survived by her sister, Anna Lee Guthrie of St. Albans; nieces, Patty Reed, Peggy Richardson, Virginia Miller, and Carolyn Turner; and nephew,Tracy Guthrie.

Honoring Helen's wishes, she was cremated.

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

WALTER H. FERGUSON Walter H. Ferguson, 88, of St. Albans passed away July 26, 2012, at Select Specialty Hospital inside St. Francis Hospital, Charleston.

He was born March 4, 1924, in Wayne County and was a son of Emmett and Lydia Brumfield Ferguson, who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Ruth Ferguson; daughter, Linda Ferguson; and sister, Helen (Ferguson) Blevins.

Walter was a retired pipefitter from Union Carbide Corporation and was president of the union.

He was a member of St. Peter's United Methodist Church, VFW No. 4018 and the Moose. He was a marksman for Union Carbide and an ex-chaplain for theVFW. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Battle of the Bulge.

He is survived by three daughters, Cheryl Trapp and Delilah Fann, both of St. Albans, and Rose (Howard) Bryant of Oklahoma; nieces, Kay Blevins (Larry) Mullins of South Carolina and Donna Jeane Blevins of Myrtle Beach; nephew, Emmett Blevins of New York; 10 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Walter's life was held Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. James Reed officiating. Entombment with full military graveside rites followed the service at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

"You have heard anyone can be a father, but it takes a special person to be a Dad. Due to circumstances we were unable to control, Walter became our dad. He took four girls into his home and treated us as good if not better than he would have his own children. He went to our doctor's and dentist's appointments, school functions and took us on family vacations. All aspects of his and our mom's life circled around us four girls. They taught us everything we needed to know to become productive adults. We were never referred to as foster daughters. Walter and our mom were the most important people in our lives and we would like to say, 'Thanks, Dad, from the bottom of our hearts.' Cheryl, Delilah, Rose

Tuesday,August 7,2012 – Page 11 and Linda."

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

DEVIN PAUL FISHER Devin Paul Fisher, 13, of Liberty, passed away Saturday evening, July 28, 2012, from injuries received in an ATV accident.

Devin was born December 16, 1998, in Charleston, son of Paul Fisher and Cindy and Tammy L. Abbott and Bruce Hunt. He was a student at Ripley Middle School and formerly attended Sissonville Middle School and attended the Goldtown Community Church.

Devin loved the outdoors and spending time hunting with his brother, Eric, fishing and, in the winter, snow skiing. He was also a passionate video gamer and an accomplished motocross rider, capturing several awards and trophies over the last five years.

In addition to his parents, Devin is survived by two brothers, Eric Scott Chapman and Christopher Lee Lucas; one sister, Alicia Elaine Boggs; paternal grandparents, Steve and Ann Fisher of Liberty; step-grandparents, Don and Ann Burdette of Charleston; and aunt and uncle, Joe and Sandy Goff of York, S.C. He is also survived by numerous great-aunts and uncles and many cousins who loved him very much.

Devin was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Leroy L. and Eva Abbott of Sissonville.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 1, atWaybright Funeral Home, Ripley, with the Rev. Al Mendez officiating. Interment followed the service in Emma Chapel Cemetery, Liberty.

DENNIS BRAXTON GIBSON SR. Mr. Dennis Braxton "Brack" Gibson Sr., 84, of Poca, went to be with the Lord in the loving and peaceful hands of Jesus on July 29, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.

Brack was a retired ironworker from Local No. 301; a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church; and an Army veteran, serving as a mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Gibson Jr.; grandson, Christopher Gibson; and sister, Rosalie Francisco.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mrs. Pearl Louise Novakoski Gibson; children, Carmen and husband, Paul "Duffy" Wells, of Leon, Vicki and husband, Richard Neal, of Leon, Joseph Gibson of Bancroft and Katherine and husband, David Milhorn, of Bancroft; sisters, Dorothy Landers and Evelyn Withrow, both of Florida; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild.

Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, August 1, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Bancroft, with Father Bill Petro and Father Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap., Pastor, officiating. Entombment followed in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House.

Condolences may be sent to the

family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

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

MYRTLE EMMA GIBSON Myrtle Emma Gibson of Hamlin passed from this life into the next on July 30, 2012. She was the cherished daughter of Ervin and Bertha Lucas of Branchland,WestVirginia.

Sister, wife, mother and friend.

After her husband, Harry, passed in 1973, she had an active career at the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources where she retired. After retirement, she directed her life goal towards becoming an active mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was a long-standing member and Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 106 and a member of the Hamlin Baptist Church.

Myrtle will be missed by her loving family - daughter Renee Wiles Johnson and husband Michael, son Rodney and wife Melody, son Michael and wife Bonnie, daughter Deborah (deceased) and husband Robert, six grand children and five great grand-children.

A celebration of her life was held at Handley Funeral Home in Hamlin on Thursday. August 2, 2012 conducted by Reverend David Burch of the First Baptist Church.

Her siblings include Margaret Hollingshead of Teays Valley, Merle Lucas of PleasantView, Patty Atkins of Columbus, Ohio, Ervin Lucas Jr. (deceased) of Barboursville, Martha Burgess (deceased) of Missouri, Beryl Lucas (deceased) of Branchland and Marietta Hannah (deceased) of Teays Valley. The grandchildren include Christopher GrantWiles and wife Elizabeth Ann, Amanda Dawn Spurlock and husband Zachary, Bridgette Nicole Thomas and Husband Alan, Robert Brandon Ballard, Brennan Michael Ballard and Megan Gibson. Great grandchildren include GrantWiles, Garett Wiles, Taylor Wiles, Mason Spurlock and Ethan Thomas.

ANNETTE HUDSON Annette Hudson, 54, of Hurricane, was born October 6, 1957, in Hurricane, a daughter of the late Harold and Patricia Raines Womack. She passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at her residence, with her children by her side.

Ms. Hudson was a graduate of Hurricane High School and a former employee of Harland Check Printing Company.

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Angelene Kelly of Hurricane; son, William Luther Davis of Cincinnati, Ohio; two sisters, Debe Jividen of Crown City, Ohio, and Doretta Hesse of Hamlin; and two granddaughters, Rylee Kelly and Sabree Fizer, both of Hurricane.

Memorial services were conducted Friday, July 27, at Scott Depot Christ Fellowship.

Evans Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Chapmanville, assisted the Hudson family.

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Page 12 –Tuesday,August 7,2012 DANNIE WAYNE JIVIDEN The Lord called Dannie Wayne Jividen peacefully to his heavenly home on Thursday, July 26, 2012, surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

Dannie, 62, resided in Catlettsburg, KY, with his adoring and dedicated wife. He was a former resident of Putnam County.

Dannie was a born-again Christian, a 1967 graduate of Buffalo High School, a proud U.S. Army veteran, and a retiree from the A.E.P. Big Sandy plant.

Dannie enjoyed outdoor activities, traveling, camping, dancing and spending time with his family and friends. There was never a stranger around Dannie, as he was a quick friend to anyone.

He served the Lord using his God-given talents in helping his neighbors and family in need. God blessed Dannie with a gentle spirit, kind smile and sweet charm that warmed everyone's heart.

He is survived by his best friend and wife of 40 years, Roxanne; a loving daughter, Brandie James and son-in-law, David of Horner; a loving son, Brandon of Kenai, AK; his precious grandkids whom he affectionately spoiled, Shelby Burn of Lexington, KY, Brayden Jividen of Shreveport, LA, and Dawson and Bradie James of Horner. He was the devoted son of Rancel and Louise Jividen and brother of Rancel Lee Jividen of Red House and Brenda Shamblin of Eleanor. His extended family includes numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, inlaws and a host of friends who claimed him as their own.

The immediate family wishes to thank our family and friends for cards, phone calls, visits and emails.

They have been a great source of strength and comfort during this time.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 30, 2012, at Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel with longtime friend Pastor Woody Willard officiating. Burial followed in the Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House, with graveside military honors by American Legion James E. Marshall Post 187, Winfield.

Dannie would have appreciated helping others in need. Please donate your gifts of sympathy in his honor to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, KY, 41101; or to your local Hospice provider.

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

Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel, Eleanor, was in charge of arrangements.

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. Al-

bans, 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 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.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 31, at Concord United Methodist Church, Athens, with the Rev. Greg Godwin officiating. Burial followed in Athens Cemetery.

A memorial service to celebrate Hanna's life was held 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.

WANDA MARIE NICHOLS Wanda Marie Jones Nichols, 72, of St. Albans, fought her final battle with illness on Friday, July 27, 2012.

She was born May 17, 1940, in Walton, a daughter of the late Donald and Ethel Jones.Wanda grew up in Roane County and was a Walton High School graduate. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

On October 18, 1958, Wanda married her beloved husband, Dewey William "Bill" Nichols. Together they celebrated 54 years of life and love.

Left to mourn their great loss, in addition to her beloved husband, Bill, are their three children and four grandchildren. They are William "Kent" Nichols, his wife, Dawna, and their daughter, Katie, of St. Albans; Randall Lee Nichols, his wife, Lynn, and their three children, Randall, Amber and Alyssa of Hampton, Ga.; and Timothy Edward Nichols and his wife, Nancy, of Lexington, S.C. Also surviving her are her brothers, John Jones of North Carolina and David and Melvin Jones, both of Spencer; sisters, Mary Siers of Cross Lanes, Mildred Lane of Spencer and Marilyn Cuppett of Huntington; 17 nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

In addition to her parents, she

was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Kathy Lynn Nichols; and sisters, Betty Marrs and Marjorie West.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 31, at Taylore-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial followed in Looney Cemetery, Walton.

The family suggests donations are made to the Independent Baptist Mission, c/o Doug McComas, HC 63 Box 352, Red House, WV 25168.

DR. CHARLES C. PAXTON Dr. Charles C. Paxton, 87, of St. Albans, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012, at his residence.

He was born June 5, 1925, in Clay County, to the late Cecil and Ocie Samples Paxton. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Billie Jean Paxton; sisters, Dorcas "Dot" Russell and Marie Dye; and brother, Howard Paxton.

Carl was a retired podiatrist who worked for 45 years in St. Albans. He was a member of Riverlawn Presbyterian Church, where he also served as an elder and a Sunday school teacher. He was a Navy veteran of World War II; a graduate of Clay County High School; a graduate of West Virginia University; and received his medical degree from Temple University. He was an avid West Virginia University sports fan and a team doctor for St. Albans High School's football team for many years.

In his free time, he enjoyed traveling, gardening, flea markets and spending time with his family.

"Doc" always had a joke or a story to brighten everyone's day.

He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn P. Edgell (Robert) of Dover, Del., June Imbrogno Burns (Patrick) of Columbus, Ohio, and Julie Paxton Sandberg (Carl) of Windermere, Fla.; and son and daughter-in-law, Bradford S. Paxton (Amy) of Adamstown, Md. He is also survived by brother, Stan (Kay) Paxton of St. Albans; his loving grandchildren, David Edgell (Sue), Lisa Ratliff (Dean), Christopher Imbrogno (Tammy), Jason Imbrogno (Dawn), Jordan Kent, Samuel Paxton and Sophie Paxton; and great-grandchildren, Luke Ratliff, Cole Ratliff, Zachary Imbrogno, Dominick Imbrogno, Casey Imbrogno and Leah Imbrogno.

Funeral services were held Thursday, August 2, at Riverlawn Presbyterian Church, St. Albans, with the Rev. Chris Kilbert officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

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

The family suggests donations are made to Riverlawn Presbyterian Church, 2008 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Albans, WV 25177.

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

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

The Putnam Standard GLEN "JODY" PRITCHARD Glen "Jody" Pritchard, 53, ofWest Hamlin, W.Va., died Monday, July 30, 2012. Surrounded lovingly and comforted by his family at home Born November 5, 1958, he was the son of the late Donald and Lois Brunty Pritchard.

A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, Uncle, Cousin, and friend who was loved and admired by all who knew him, Jody is survived by his wife of 33 years Ellen Richardson Pritchard, two daughters and one son-in-law. Valerie Nichole Pritchard Sellards and husband Robert Michael "Rob" Sellards of Huntington, and Jodie Michele Pritchard of West Chester, Pennsylvania. One Granddaughter Lillian Maci Sellards of Huntington.

His loving sister and brothers and spouses: Patty S. Robinson and husband Thomas of West Hamlin.

Douglas Lee Pritchard of London, England. James Albert Pritchard and wife Linda (Sanders) of West Hamlin. Eugene Pritchard and wife Angie (Lambert) of Hamlin. Anthony Brian Pritchard and wife Raylena (Porter) of Branchland.

Brother in Law and wife - Joe Richardson and Beth (Brecker) of Winfield and sister in law Donna (Ingram) Richardson of Sissonville.

Many, many uncles, aunts, cousins, loved ones, friends and riding and GNCC Racing family members.

He was preceded in death by Brother in Law James "Jimmy" Richardson of Sissonville.

Uncle Jody will be missed by 13 nieces and nephews. Melissa Dailey, James McCallister Jr, Olivia, Elizabeth, Amanda, and Andrea Pritchard, JC, Cas, Barbara and Joey Richardson, and Joshua Chapman, Brandon and Jennifer Donahue, also 14 great nieces and nephews.

Glen was the owner of Pritchard construction and an avid ATV Rider and Grand National Cross Country "GNCC" Racing Champion.

McGhee-Handley Funeral Home-West Hamlin, W.Va., was in charge of arrangements.

A Celebration of Life Service was held Thursday, August 2nd at the funeral home with Rev.Weston Cremeans officiating. Graveside services followed at Pritchard Point Cemetery, Dairy Road, West Hamlin.

Very Special Gratitude are bestowed upon all who have lovingly supported and cared for Glen "Jody", Ellen, and family along this journey.

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. - 2 TIMOTHY 4:7

VIVIAN "VEE" REYNOLDS Vivian "Vee" Reynolds, 77, of Chesapeake, died July 24, 2012, at the home of her son, Jay, in Charleston.

She was a former employee of Parkway Supermarket, St. Albans, and Kanawha Terrace IGA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oshal O. Reynolds, on October 9, 1989; parents, Orville

and Edna Louise Courtney Garrett; sisters, Betty Stout and Donna Garrett; and brothers, Orville, Charles and Clyde Garrett; Surviving are her son, Jerome "Jay" (Linda) Reynolds of Charleston; daughter, Candice Garrett of Chesapeake; sisters, Bonnie Fulkner of SouthWebster, Ohio, and LoisTurner of Culloden; grandsons, David Garrett and Jayden and Kristian "K.C." Reynolds; and greatgrandchildren, Kaitlyn, David, Grace and Alexis.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 28, at Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, with the Rev. DonToler officiating. Entombment followed in KanawhaValley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow.

Donations may be made to the family to help pay funeral expenses c/o Jay Reynolds, 5740Victory Ave., Charleston, WV 25304.

Condolences may be sent to the family at leonardjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

"PETIE" LAVERNE CAROL LOGAN ROMANO "Petie" Laverne Carol Logan Romano of Teays Valley died July 29, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington.

She was born February 24, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Albert and Verna Bennett Logan. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Amy Pat Romano and Sara Beth Romano.

She is survived by Christopher Logan Romano (Sue) of Ashland, Kentucky, Beth Carol Romano of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, beloved nephew Tony Ramella of Belpre, Ohio; sisters Cookie Hall and Jeannie Scott, both of Huntington and much loved dog, Max. Petie's request was to be cremated and to have no visitation or services.

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

LEONARD RAY SALMONS Leonard Ray Salmons, 90, of Hamlin, was born July 24, 1922, and passed away July 24, 2012, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wives, Elba and Mildred; his parents, Tom and Rosa Salmons; brothers, Russell and Otis Salmons; and sisters, Pansy Edwards and Marie Plumley.

He is survived by seven sons, Steve and Dee, Ronnie and Rena, Keith and Jackie, Thomas and Mattie, Dwight and Mary, Michael and Helen and Wayne and Denise; two daughters, Sharon and James Matheney and Terri and David Reasor; 16 grandchildren; and 21 greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Hattie (Maynard) Holiday of Millwood, Jewel (Bob) Young of Dayton, Ohio, Emogene Aragon of Temecula, Calif., Jocie Baize of Louisville, Ky., and Faye (Larry) Hill of Ravenswood.

He was a veteran ofWorldWar II, having served in the Army Air Force, and was a retired employee of Columbia Gas Company with 33 years

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The Putnam Standard of service. He was a lifelong resident of Hamlin, Lincoln County; loved to hunt and fish; and enjoyed woodwork in his shop.

The family greatly appreciated the care given to him by Regency Place Assisted Living of Scott Depot the last few years of his life.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 27, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, with Pastor Ron Brewer officiating. Interment followed in Harvey's Creek Cemetery, Route 34, Hamlin, with military graveside rites by American Legion Post No. 111, Hamlin.

LESLIE "SLIM" EUGENE SEARLS Leslie "Slim" Eugene Searls, 77, of Hurricane, went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2012, following a courageous battle with a short illness.

He was born December 12, 1934, in Hurricane, and was a son of Mack and Annie Searls, who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Mack Searls Jr. and Melvin Searls; and his sister, Kathlene Sisson.

Leslie was a retired mechanical superintendent at Union Boiler of 23 years.

He was a member of Millwright Local 1755 and Masonic Lodge of Hurricane and a longtime and proud member of the NRA. Leslie served in the Army National Guard for the United States during the Korean War. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Mitzi Ann Searls; his two children, daughter, Nancy Darlene and her husband, Roger Wheeler, of Hurricane and son, Gary Wayne and his wife, Kristi, of Hurricane; his brothers, Danny Searls, Randy Searls; and Robert Searls; his sisters, Merdith Marker, Phyllis Canterbury and Linda Adkins; his grandchildren, Lesley Ann and her husband, Jeremy Hoops, Jessica, Tyler, Jake and Marina; and his great-grandchildren, Brennan and Briella. He is also survived by many special nieces and nephews.

Leslie was an avid huntsman and fisherman and loved sharing that hobby with his family and friends at his two farms. As an outdoorsman he truly enjoyed working on his farm, gardening, laboring with cows, bulls and bailing hay, brush hogging and much more. He was a man of no rest and wouldn't have it any other way. His family will miss his blue eyes and warm smile, his tender heart, his endless wisdoms and encouragement, generosity and his sense of humor.

Services were held Wednesday, August 1, at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. Charles Marker officiating. Burial followed the service in Mount Olive Cemetery, Hurricane.

Donations may be made in Leslie's honor to the NRA. Please visit AllenFuneralHomeWV.com to share memories and condolences.

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

BASIL OWEN SMITH JR. Mr. Basil Owen Smith Jr., 70, of Charleston, passed away July 25, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Smith was a 1961 graduate of Poca High School and a former employee of Avtex Fibers.

He is survived by his sons, Basil O. Smith III and Jerry O. Smith; sister, Nancy Kelly; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

A tribute to the life of Basil was held Saturday, July 28, at Haven of Rest Mausoleum Chapel, Red House, with Pastor James Arthur officiating.

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

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

SUSAN KAY SMITH Susan Kay Smith, 72, of Hurricane, passed awayWednesday, July 25, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington.

Born April 25, 1940, in Charleston, Susan was a daughter of the late Ralph and Genevieve Long. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by son-in-law, Marty Painter.

Susan will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother and mawmaw.

She is survived by her loving husband, James "Jim" Lewis Smith; daughters, Julie Painter of Hurricane, Leslie Burgess and fiancé, Scott, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Lori Pierson of Hurricane; grandchildren, Adam Painter and Nicole Pierson; step-grandchildren, Kyle Pierson and Monica Rucker; and brother, Jack L. Long of Prescott, Ariz.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 28, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. Garry White officiating. Entombment followed in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane.

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

DARRELL C. STONE SR. Darrell C. Stone Sr., 93, of Leon, died July 24, 2012.

Graveside services were held Saturday, July 28, at Smith Cemetery, Leon.

Crow-Hussell Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, was in charge of arrangements.

EARL B.TAYLOR Mr. Earl B. Taylor, 79, of Poca, departed this earth on July 29, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer, and entered into the gates of Heaven to walk hand in hand with his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Ann Barnett Taylor, who preceded him in death on June 9, 2011. He was born August 3, 1932, to the late Omer and Opal Taylor. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Estel N. Taylor.

Earl was a member of Community Chapel Church in Cross Lanes.

He retired after 30 years of service from Monsanto Chemical Com-

pany. His favorite pastime was restoring antique cars and being an active member in the Nitro Antique Car Club. He was a U.S. Army veteran.

He is survived by his sons, David of Poca and Gary and wife, Marlene, of Summersville; daughters, Kathy and husband, Vance McWhorter, and Kim and husband, Jason Rogers, all of St. Albans; and grandchildren, Jason Rader of Miami, Fla., Amber Taylor of Summersville and Brittany Farley and Matthew and Carson Rogers of St. Albans. He is also survived by his brother, Donald L.Taylor of Cross Lanes.

The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Joshua Bradford, who treated and cared for him like a grandfather. Also, to the staff of Hubbard Hospice House West for their care and compassion for him and his family. They loved his blue eyes and his wonderful smile that he always shared.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 31, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, with the Rev. Steve White officiating. Burial followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens.

The family asks that donations are made to Hubbard Hospice House West at Thomas Memorial Hospital, 4605 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV 25309.

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

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

LAWRENCE BRUCE "LARRY" THISTLETHWAITE Lawrence Bruce "Larry" Thistlethwaite, 73, of Hurricane, passed away at home on July 23, 2012, after a valiant battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.

Larry was born to the lateWilfred Ernest and Mabel Helen Bowman Thistlethwaite on July 18, 1939, in Toronto, Canada. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his half-brother, Albert Thistlethwaite.

Most recently, prior to his illness, he was the owner and operator of Teays Valley Rental until it was lost in a tragic fire. He formerly lived for 17 years in Kingwood, operating Mr. T Enterprises where he sold snowmobiles and motorcycles. He was also formerly employed by Eastern Coal. Prior to moving to Hurricane, he lived inTucson, Ariz., for 12 years, where he was active in the local Masonic lodge and participated in the Shriners Motorcycle Patrol Drill Team.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Cecile Heis Thistlethwaite; children, Dan Thistlethwaite and wife, Pam, and their children, Ian and Alexandra, of Charleston, Kelly Strom and husband, Dennis, and their children, Travis and Hannah, of Dunbar, Lisa Snyder and husband, Scott, and their children, Nicholas, Tristan, Alexander and Cecile Marie, of McMurray, Pa., and Tim Thistlethwaite and wife, Dina,

Tuesday,August 7,2012 – Page 13 and their son, Liam, of Charleston; his siblings, Jane Stiles and husband, Raymond, of Kingwood, Shirley Janes and husband, Jack, Jack Thistlethwaite and wife, BettyAnne, and Roger Thistlethwaite and Jim Miller, all of Canada; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

A memorial service was held Saturday, July 28, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane.

Please send donations to Camelot Puppy Sanctuary, 27696 Locust Grove Drive, McArthur, OH 45651; or Little Victories Animal Rescue, 3589 Country Road 60/11, Ona, WV 25545.

Anyone wishing to leave an online condolence or memory may do so at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

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

FORREST WILLIAM WHITE Forrest William White, 77, of St. Albans, passed away peacefully at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston, on July 28, 2012, after a long illness.

Funeral services were private and limited to immediate family and close neighbors. The service was held at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. Chaplain Pete Thompson of Hospice officiated.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, Nitro.

Forrest was born in Nallan on November 28, 1934. He joined the United States Air Force in 1951, serving over 24 years, retiring as a master sergeant in 1974. He proudly served in Germany during the reconstruction after World War II and during the Korean conflict.

Forrest worked for the state ofWest Virginia in finance and administration until he retired in April 1994.

Forrest enjoyed computers, reading, stargazing, talks with his neighbors and spending lots of time with his family.

Forrest was married to Patricia Ann Rowe on October 22, 1955; they were married almost 57 years.

Forrest is survived by his wife, Patricia, and six children, William and wife, Kathryn White, Brenda and husband, Don Brogan, Harlan and wife, SharonWhite, Judith and husband, Gary Ballard, Michael and wife, Ann White, and James White; his sisters, Nora May "Nonie" Christian and Maretta "Rita" Burns; and beloved cat, KittKitt. Forrest has 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Forrest was preceded in death by his father, Carl White; and his mother, Ina White.

Memorial donations may be given to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

The family of Forrest William White wishes to thank Tammy Hale, RN; Lyan Halstead, social worker;Tamra Shaw, nursing assistant; Pete Thompson, chaplain; and Hubbard Hospice House West

with HospiceCare for all of their kindness and support.

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

LENORA MAE "PATSY" YOUNG Psalm 27:4: "One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life."

This was the favorite verse of Lenora Mae "Patsy" Young, 76, of St. Albans, who danced her way to heaven on July 24, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West at Thomas Memorial Hospital, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

She is survived by her daughter, Myra Foster and her husband, Todd, of Sebring, Fla.; son, Kyle and his wife, Kelley, of St. Albans; grandchildren, Tim Foster and his fiancée, Maggie Celentano, of Sebring, Fla., and Katie Foster of Sebring, Fla., Miles Young and his wife, Melanie, of Charleston and McKenzie Young of St. Albans; brother, Danny Morrison and his wife, Myra Kay, of Alton, Ill.; sister, Connie Larck and her husband, Cline, of Nitro; sister-in-law, Venetta Good of Scott Depot; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel L. and Lenora M. Morrison; and her husband of 59 years, Bobby Glenn Young, who passed on June 3, 2012.

She was a longtime member of Highlawn Baptist Church in St. Albans where she taught Sunday school. She also volunteered her time at the church serving others through their many ministries. She was a member of the Etta Samples Circle and had served as a deaconess. She taught dance for many years in St. Albans at Herbert Music Company. She later was a para-optometric with Dr. John E. Casto in St. Albans, from where she retired.

She was very active in maintaining relationships with her fellow classmates in the St. Albans High School class of 1953.

The family would like to express their thanks to her in-home nurse, Erin Cornell, and the staff at Hubbard Hospice House West at Thomas Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 27, at Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, with the Rev. Mark Stauffer officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

The family asks that donations are made to Hubbard Hospice House West at Thomas Memorial Hospital, 4605 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV 25309; or Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Ave., St. Albans, WV 25177.

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

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

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Time For Service

Time For Service ~ Area Church Services ~

Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church ~ Buff Creek Rd. Hurricane, WV. "Helping the hurt get out of the dirt" Service TimesSunday morning 10:00 a.m.; Sunday eve. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. Eve Bible study 7:00 p.m. Special meeting 4th Saturday each month at 7:00 p.m. All area Churches welcome.

Heaven is obtainable, Hell is avoidable. We still preach The Book, The Blood and, The Blessed Hope. Pastor Ernie Spence – 304-617-2752.

Redeemer Presbyterian Church, PCA, welcomes the community to learn of God's love and grace.

They meet at Teays Valley Cinema for worship service at 10 a.m. The church's pastor is Barrett Jordan. For more information, call the church office, 304-757-1197, or check the church's website at www.redeemerpcawv.org.

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, 6:00 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; 11:00 a.m.

Morning Worship; 7:00 p.m.

Evening Worship. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Mid-week Service. Pas-

tor Wayne Burch. 304-937-3447.

~ 4345 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV. 757-9166.

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: Tom Hill.

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

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 11:00 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 a.m. until noon.

Free clothes for everyone!

Pastor: Rev. Charles V. Williams.

Phone: 304-757-8400.

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 School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday - 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Pastor Jerry Kliner, STS. “Where people discover Jesus and grow in Faith”. www.coglutheran.com Scott Depot Christ Fellowship

Teays Valley Baptist Church ~ Dr. John D. Smith, Pastor.

3926 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-757-9306. www.teaysvalleybaptist.com Services: SUNDAY - Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship & Children’s Church 10:30 a.m.; Evening worship 6:00 p.m.; Choir Rehearsal 5 p.m.

WEDNESDAY – Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m.; Awana 7:00 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.

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 Ridge Road, Robertsburg, WV. SUNDAY: Morning service 10 a.m.; Evening service 6:00 p.m.

TUESDAY: Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Everyone welcome.

Way of Truth Tabernacle ~ 900 Roosevelt Dr., Eleanor, WV. Services: Sunday morning 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday 7:00 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 7:00 p.m.

Glad Tidings Assembly of God ~ 121 Mill Road, Hurricane, WV,

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25526.

Adult & Children’s Service Sunday 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Midweek Service 7:00 p.m.

Church Phone 304-562-3074.

Pastor: Rebekah Jarrell. Asst.

Pastor: Aaron Hil. Winfield Presbyterian Church ~ Winfield Presbyterian Church, 4th and Ferry Streets. “A praying community where friendship counts.” Cherrie Sizemore, Minister. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.; Morning Worship - 11:00 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.

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 am; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 am; Sunday Praise Service at 6:00pm; Wednesday Kidz & Teens 7:00 pm; Wednesday Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm.

Pastor Robert Fulton, 304-5862180.

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, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday. Pastor: Robert Adkins. 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.

Gateway Christian Church ~ Weekly Sunday Evening Service at 6 p.m. Valley Park, Hurricane, WV. Adult & Children’s Ministry available. For more information please call 304-727-8919 or visit www.gatewaychurch.net. Senior Minister: Dave Stauffer. LOVE GOD – LOVE PEOPLE – SERVE. 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.

Faith Independent Church ~ Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, Sunday Choir Practice 6 p.m., Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7 p.m. A little country church set on the side of Rt. 62 in the big town of Black Betsy, WV. Pastoral Team: Michael Landers and Randy Browning 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.

List Your Church As a service to our community we will list your church in our “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

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

EMPLOYMENT

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

TEAYS VALLEY INS U R A N C E AGENCY - looking for licensed or nonlicensed person to answer phones, scanning, filing and data entry, knowledge in MS Office.

SERVICES

DANNY’S HILLBILLY DITCHDIGGERS – Water,

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FOR SALE – Smith Power House Fitness Unit - bench, pulleys, weights, punching bag, $350.00; 1993 Steel hauling trailer, 17 ft, $875.00. Call 304743-7283. (1tp 8-7)

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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) VINTAGE JEWELRY – Call 304-6383865. (rtc 4-24) NORITAKE CHINA - Golden Cove 5 piece place setting, service for 12. Orig-

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inal $1,650, 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)

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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)

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

HOUSE FOR RENT – Milton, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, brick. $700 month/$500 damage deposit. 304-743-0334, 304-939-2294. (1tp 2-28) MILTON APARTMENT FOR RENT – 1 BR upstairs. Electric range/refrigerator.

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

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Community News

The Putnam Standard

CHURCH FROM PAGE 1 free window washes.

Travelers stopping at the rest stops on I-64 between Hurricane and Teays Valley were given bottled water and snacks.

Eighty lunches were delivered to the Putnam County Sheriff ’s Office and EMS offices.

Residents of Regency Place enjoyed an all facilities birthday party complete with cupcakes and gift bags.

The staff of CAMC Teays Valley Hospital received bags of goodies including note pads, pens, calculators, candy and other snacks.

“It was a great weekend for

Boxed lunches were delivered to several folks during CSI Weekend, July 26, 27 Folks enjoyed the free block party that was thrown for one neighborhood. and 28th.

Two neighborhoods received boxes of food during CSI Weekend.

Team members worked at Broadmore Assisted Living facility.

us,” said the church’s pastor, Rev. Dr. Melissa Pratt. “Young and old served side by side.

Servanthood should be in the DNA of every Christian. To be like Jesus is to serve, so we wanted our people to have as many opportunities as possible to do so.”

Teays Valley Church of God is a non-denominational church committed to connecting the community to Christ’s love. For more information about the church, visit their website: www.tvcog.org.