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Groundbreaking set for Tuesday for Valley Park expansion work By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
WINFIELD – A groundbreaking ceremony has been scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 1 p.m. for the expansion work at Valley Park in Hurricane. The public is invited to attend the event. 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. 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. The new entrance will also alter the flow of traffic through the park. Cars will enter through the newly constructed entrance, and then loop through the park to exit through the current entrance. During high traffic events, such as the July 4 celebration, both roads could also be used as exits to improve traffic flow leaving the park. Putnam County Commissioner Joe Haynes said that once the expansion project is completed, Valley Park will be even more of an asset to the County.
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County seeks bids for Hometown drainage work By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
HOMETOWN – The Putnam County Commission has begun soliciting bids to perform drainage improvement work to help alleviate perennial flooding problems in the community of Hometown. The Invitation to Bid appeared as a legal advertisement in local newspapers last week. The work to be performed is described as cleaning of the following existing items: 150 linear feet of 48” diameter pipe, 1,979 linear feet of 4' flat bottom ditch, 30 linear feet of 24” diameter pipe, and 191 linear feet of 2' flat bottom ditch. The project duration is 60 calendar days. Last year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers examined the flooding problem in Hometown and concluded that a short term solution would be to clear Hometown’s existing drainage ditches. The estimated cost for that work was $40,000 to $60,000. The Corps also said that a longer term solution would be to carve a new channel to divert
The Putnam County Commission has begun soliciting bids to perform drainage improvement work in the unincorporated area of Hometown. Photo by Jack Bailey water away from resident’s homes. The estimated cost of that work would be approximately $500,000.
In December, the Putnam County Commission selected the engineering firm of QK4 to perform the necessary engineering
work in advance of the drain clearing project. SEE HOMETOWN ON PAGE 3
Farmers Market in Top 10 in national contest By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
HURRICANE – The Putnam Farmers Market is currently among the top 10 farmers markets in the nation in voting in an online contest sponsored by the American Farmland Trust to identify America's Favorite Farmers Markets. Voting in the 2012 America's Favorite Farmers Markets con-
test began June 22 and will continue until midnight eastern time on Sept. 3. As of Tuesday, Aug. 7, the Putnam Farmers Market was number 7 in the country in the Small Market Category, which is the category for markets with 15 or fewer vendors. Other categories include mid-sized markets, medium markets and large markets. The Putnam Farmers Market was the only farmers market
from West Virginia in the Top 20 in any of the categories. “The continued growth in farmers markets is terrific for family farmers and everyone who enjoys buying fresh, locallygrown food,” said American Farmland Trust President Jon Scholl. The goal of American Farmland Trust’s fourth annual America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest is to highlight the role
that farmers markets play in keeping family farmers on the land. The summer long contest is a nationwide challenge to see which markets can rally the most votes from their customers. At the end of the contest, four winning markets—one small, one medium, one mid-size, and one large—will receive the title of America’s Favorite Farmers MarSEE CONTEST ON PAGE 3
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Page 2 – August 6-10, 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.
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.
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
Community Calendar 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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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 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
The Putnam Standard 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. Grants are available from $3,000 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.
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Master Gardener Program accepting applications SUBMITTED ARTICLE WINFIELD -- The West Virginia University Extension Service in Putnam County is accepting applications for the 2012 West Virginia Master Gardener Program, a service organization. This program consists of a volunteer training course designed to provide experienced home gardeners with the information and skills necessary to share their experience and knowledge with others. Starting in September, there will be ten, three-hour night classes held weekly.
Those interested in participating should attend an orientation meeting at 7 p.m. on Aug. 23 at the Old Winfield Courthouse. In exchange for 30 hours of indoor and outdoor instruction, candidates must agree to donate 30 hours of volunteer service to West Virginia University Extension Service. Volunteer activities currently carried out by Master Gardeners in Putnam County include participation in: 1) community gardens to provide vegetables for the local food bank, 2) gardening projects with the teachers and
students of the Putnam County school system, and 3) assisting WVU Extension Service with Farmers’ Markets and Putnam County Fair activities. There is a program fee of $85 to cover the cost of the training manual and other materials. Applications are being accepted through Sept. 1. For more information and to receive an application, please contact the West Virginia University Extension office located in the Old Winfield Courthouse, call 304-586-0217 or email Chuck.Talbott@mail.wvu.edu.
awarded to a farmer-producer with an essay illustrating why farmers markets matter to their farm, family, and community. The award is hosted by the Farmers Market Coalition in partnership with Growing for Market magazine and American Farmland Trust. Runner up prizes will also be awarded. According to the contest rules, people can vote for as many participating farmers markets as they choose, but can only vote for each market once. For more information about the America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest or to vote, visit www.votemyfarmersmarket.org. Last year, the Putnam Farmers Market was recognized in the America's Favorite Farmers Markets contest as the best in West Virginia, while finishing among
the 20 top Farmers Markets in the country in the boutique category. The Putnam Farmer's Market is open this season on Tuesdays and Saturdays through the month of October. The Market hours this year are 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information visit the Market's website at www.putnamfarmersmarket.weebly.com. In addition to the website, the Putnam Farmers' Market also have a Facebook page that you can like to receive regular updates. For more information, contact the Market by phone at (304) 300-8995 or by e-mail at Putnam_Farmers_Market@mail.co m.
in Winfield. The contract for the work will be awarded on the basis of the lowest responsive, responsible bid, subject to the approval of the Putnam County Commission. The Commission reserves the
right to reject any or all bids or waive any informality in any bid, according to the invitation to bid. This is a Prevailing Wage project and certified payrolls will be required with each pay application.
MARKET FROM PAGE 1 ket for 2012. The winning markets will be featured in the media and will be honored at local celebrations organized by American Farmland Trust. “Farmers markets connect people who enjoy fresh, seasonal produce with the farmers who grow it,” Scholl continued. “America has been losing more than an acre of farm and ranch land every minute to development. Farmers markets play a critical role by helping to keep family farmers in business and keep farmland in agricultural production.” In concert with America's Favorite Farmers Market contest, farmers can submit an essay to win the Farmers Market Inspiration Award. The $1,000 grand prize will be
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Free Back to School Carnival set for Saturday at K-Mart TEAYS VALLEY -- All of the families in the Teays Valley area are invited to enjoy a free back to school carnival this Saturday, Aug. 11th from 4 - 8 p.m. at the K-Mart store in Teays Valley. There will be free food and drinks, games, inflatable fun, a dunk tank, finger printing for kids, door prizes, free backpacks and school supplies while they last and more for the community to enjoy. The carnival is sponsored by the Teays Valley Church of God in Scott Depot. The church’s pastor, Rev. Dr. Melissa Pratt commented, “We’re expecting 800 people this year. We enjoy the opportunity to connect with the families in Teays Valley. The kids always have a blast! It’s our ‘back to school’ bash for the kids in this area. We appreciate K-Mart being such a great community partner.” Call 304-757-9222 for more information.
Business Before Business set for Friday at The Gallery SUBMITTED ARTICLE TEAYS VALLEY -- The next Business Before Business hosted by the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce will take place at The Gallery from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 10. The Gallery is located at 3750 Teays Valley Road in Hurricane. Business Before Business provides an early morning social, but professional venue for business people to make new contacts and expand their presence in the business community. Participation is open to all Chamber members and their guests.
This event is FREE to Chamber members, RSVPs are required. There will be a drawing for a free e-Billboard. Breakfast will also be included. RSVPs are required by Wednesday, Aug. 8. To obtain membership information or to make reservations, please contact the Chamber at 304.757.6510 or chamber@putnamcounty.org. You can also visit the Chamber website at www.putnamcounty.org for up-to-date information on the Chamber events.
HOMETOWN FROM PAGE 1 Following completion of QK4's engineering work, the County Commission has about $39,000 set aside to go toward construction work on the project. According to the legal ad, bids for the project will be accepted until Aug. 28, 2012, at which time they will be opened and read. There is a non-mandatory prebid meeting for all interested contractors on Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. in the Putnam County Commission Chambers at the courthouse
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Tickets on sale for 15th annual ‘Paint the Capital City Green’ rally SUBMITTED ARTICLE 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 avail-
able. For ticket information, call the Big Green Scholarship Foundation at 304-696-7138 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.
New campaign highlights manufacturing careers, training SUBMITTED ARTICLE CHARLESTON – EarnMoreWV is a new campaign promoting West Virginia’s in-demand manufacturing careers and the twoyear training programs that can help students get them. Sponsored by the West Virginia Community and Technical College System (WVCTCS), the West Virginia Development Office and WorkForce West Virginia, the EarnMoreWV campaign showcases high-demand manufacturing careers such as drafting, machine tool technology, chemical plant operation and mecha-
tronics that pay $40,000 or more, yet go unfilled. “These technical and manufacturing careers hold bright futures in our state,” said Governor Earl Ray Tomblin. A Southern Governors’ Association study found that middleskill jobs in key manufacturing fields are growing because the current workforce is retiring and there are not enough people going into these fields. The demand for these jobs is increasing, with 48 percent of West Virginia’s job openings projected to be in these fields.
“These middle-skill jobs require training available through our community and technical colleges,” Tomblin said. “These fields offer job opportunities and security for individuals and their families.” CTCS Chancellor James Skidmore said that West Virginia’s community and technical colleges offer hands-on training specific for these careers that is affordable, fast and convenient. “Our programs produce graduates who can walk out of the classroom and into a career. Many students intern during
their studies and have a job waiting for them,” said Skidmore. “A degree or certificate from a community and technical college can be earned in two years or less, at an affordable cost. Meanwhile, our campus locations are across the state, providing easy access to students who want to stay close to home.” The EarnMoreWV.com campaign offers the chance to win one of two, two-semester WVCTC scholarships by submitting a video of West Virginia dream jobs. Visitors to the EarnMoreWV Facebook page are en-
couraged to become fans, share posts and enter to win $10 iTunes gift cards, two awarded daily. campaign website The www.earnmorewv.com, highlights in-demand manufacturing careers, success stories of recent CTC graduates and current job openings in these fields. The campaign runs throughout the fall. The video contest deadline is November 30, followed by judging and the announcement of the two scholarship winners in the New Year.
Annual Putnam County 4-H Frozen Food sale now under way WINFIELD -- The Putnam County 4-H Leaders Association, in cooperation with Wilson’s Zero Foods, is now taking orders for the Fall “truck-load” frozen
food sale. Everything from chicken breasts to stir fry vegetables, or Belgian Waffles to blackberries are available.
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
Even at the lowest prices around, the 4-H program still makes a profit which is used for camp scholarships for children, 4-H Leaders’ enrichment train-
ings, and other 4-H club program supplies. The order forms for the bulk pack frozen foods are available at the WVU Extension Office lo-
cated on the second floor of the Courthouse in Winfield or from any 4-H club member of leader. Orders are being accepted through Friday, Sept. 7, 2012. No payment is due until Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, when you pick up your food order right off the truck in the Courthouse parking lot in Winfield. You will receive a “reminder” phone call. A check made payable to “Putnam County 4-H Leaders Association” for the amount of your order will be collected at the truck between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. when you pick up your order. Twelve percent of the total sales go directly to support local 4-H programs. For more information, call the WVU Extension 4-H Office at 304-586-0217.
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Run/Walk set to raise money to buy 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. 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 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 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 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) 3952511 or by e-mail at jkuhl19@gmail.com.
58 additional lawsuits filed against Mountain State University By Kyla Asbury www.wvrecord.com
CHARLESTON -- Fifty-eight more students have filed lawsuits against Mountain State University for failing to inform them about problems with the school's accreditation. Former university president Charles H. Polk and the Mountain State University Board of Trustees were also named as defendants in the suit. Leona Hash, Sweta Khadka, Angela Gilkerson, Brittany Elmore, Justine Beckett, Pashi Sherpa, Jamie Pugh, Robin Batten, Jami Clay, Chelsea Jones, Bruce Krise, Jessica Dorsey, Skylar Marsh, Tiffany Loudermilk, Jessica Stover, Christina Bradsher, Mark Colombo, Britani Rader, Silpa Shrestha, Julia Lynch, Rikki Westfall, Elizabeth
Hanna, Meenu Ck, LuCinda Kovack, Jeanette Lyttle, Janelle Terrell, Laura Bare, Mariya Taylor, Patricia Stein, Nancy Murphy, April White, Mary Medders, Jennifer Davis, Kasandra Mills, Shaye Conaway, Ruth Anne Cummings, Barbara Kaing, Daniel Chege, Kahlah King, Christina Fox, Ashton Nelson, NaShala Sadzewicz, Amanda Adkins, Margaret Dangerfield, Anthony Allen, Sandra Elmore, Amanda Lilly, Zachary Holbert, Saroj Pudel, Stephanie Rinehart, Nikita Pradhan, Roxanne Shick, Stephanie Groves, Amanda Layne, Charlene Wilson, Jeremy Vance, Indrawati Bista and Melissa Miller were all admitted into MSU's nursing program for a Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree, according to 58 complaints filed July 13 in Kanawha Circuit Court.
The plaintiffs claim when they were admitted to the program, they were informed that the program was accredited by National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, but later discovered the nursing program did not have full accreditation status. In 2008, the NLNAC voted to place nursing program at MSU on warning and scheduled the next evaluation visit for spring 2010, according to the suits. The plaintiffs claim after the spring 2010 visit by the NLNAC, the commission voted to deny continuing accreditation to the
BSN program. MSU, Polk and the Board of Trustees failed to inform the plaintiffs of the accreditation denial and encouraged them to continue paying for and participating in the program, according to the suits. The plaintiffs claim on Nov. 12, 2010, the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses voted unanimously to require that MSU's BSN program cease and desist all admissions to all nursing programs/pathways or any other program representing progression toward a nursing degree for a minimum of 15 months. The defendants were negligent
in keeping the students informed and breached the contract with the plaintiffs by failing to provide the education opportunity promised, according to the suits. The 58 plaintiffs are seeking compensatory and punitive damages with pre- and postjudgment interest. They are being represented by William Druckman, Madonna Estep, John P. Fishwick Jr. and Monica L. Mroz. The cases have been assigned to Circuit Judges Tod J. Kaufman, Carrie Webster, Charles E. King, James C. Stucky, Paul Zakaib Jr., Louis H. Bloom and Jennifer Bailey.
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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.
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WestVirginia keeping close eye on Elk. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is trying to determine 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-sensitive cameras and salt licks to track elk 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. The cameras are being installed in Wayne, Lincoln, Boone, Mingo, Logan, Wyoming and McDowell counties. These counties comprise an elk management zone established. Cabella's in Charleston is slated to 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's Pro Staff, will serve as master of ceremonies for the opening. Also, on hand to meet and greet customers will be Travis "T-Bone" Turner and Nick Mundt of the popular "Bone Collector" TV show. KanawhaValley native Jeremy Starks, a two-time winner on the Bassmaster Elite Series bass-fishing circuit will 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.
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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 and Walker 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 the VFW. 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
August 6-10, 2012 – Page 7 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, at Waybright 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, West Virginia. 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 Pleasant View, 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 Grant Wiles 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 Grant Wiles, 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 8 – August 6-10, 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, of West 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 South Webster, Ohio, and Lois Turner 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. Don Toler officiating. Entombment followed in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow. Donations may be made to the family to help pay funeral expenses c/o Jay Reynolds, 5740 Victory 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 of World War II, having served in the Army Air Force, and was a retired employee of Columbia Gas Company with 33 years
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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 away Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Cen-
ter, 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
August 6-10, 2012 – Page 9 from Monsanto Chemical Company. 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 late Wilfred 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 in Tucson, 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, 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.
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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.
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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)
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Two Putnam students graduate from ChalleNGe Academy SUBMITTED ARTICLE KINGWOOD --- The Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy is pleased to announce that two Putnam County Cadents, Jared Austin Collins and Jacob Alexander Dempsey have completed the requirements for graduation. Cadet Jared Austin Collins is the son of James Collins of Scott Depot and Angela Talbott of Hurricane. Cadet Collins is one of 88 graduates from thirty-one (31)counties across the State of West Virginia. While attending the Academy, Cadet Collins of Platoon 2 was recognized for receiving the Academic Most Improved, Highest Academic Points, Instructor's List (4 times), Honor's List, 3-D Award, Mentorship Award (2 times), as well as obtaining the First, Second, and Third Phase Completion Ribbons. Cadet Collins also participated in the Presidential Physical Fitness Program. During their time at the Academy, Cadet Collins served in the following leadership positions: Asst Platoon Leader. Cadet Jacob Alexander Dempsey is the son of Oscar and Tiffany Dempsey of Winfield.
CADET JARED AUSTIN COLLINS While attending the Academy, Cadet Dempsey of Platoon 2 was recognized for receiving the Level I PT Award (4 times), Instructor's List, Honor's List, Commandant's Cup, Mentorship Award, as well as obtaining the First, Second, and Third Phase Completion Ribbons. Cadet Dempsey also participated in the Presidential Physical Fit-
ness Program. During their time at the Academy, Cadet Dempsey served in the following leadership positions: Asst Platoon Leader. All graduating Cadets have completed the 22-week residential phase of ChalleNGewhich includes activities in eight core component areas ranging from Service to Community to Employ-
CADET JACOB ALEXANDER DEMPSEY ability Skills. In addition to classroom studies, the Cadets traveled to the Nation’s Capitol in Washington, DC. Cadets in this class provided over 4100 hours of Service to Community for such organizations as Adopt-A-Highway, American Red Cross Blood Drive, Trout for Cheat, Food for Preston, and United Way. Following grad-
uation, these Cadets will begin a one-year post-residential phase of ChalleNGe that includes placement activities in education and/or employment. Applications are currently being accepted for Class 1-13 that begins in January. Call toll-free at 1-800-529-7700 for more information.