The Putnam Standard, December 24, 2013

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

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50 Cents Volume 144 Principal Debbie Spicer looks on while Thomas Witt reads a Leadership Story to the jingle of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

Children Showcase Skills

By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

The students at Hurricane Town Elementary are a beacon of light for other schools and let their light shine during Leadership Day. “Part of being a Lighthouse School is opening the doors to allow others to come in and see and hear from the students,” Principal Debbie Spicer said.

“Leadership Day allows us to showcase the successes of our students.”

Hurricane Town Elementary mission is “developing global leaders one child at a time.” It is one of 53 Lighthouse Schools throughout the nation and earned the distinction three years ago.

More than 100 visitors traveled from near and far to Hurricane Town Elementary School on Dec. 17 to participate in the school’s third annual Leadership Day. They came to see and hear how a

Joy comes in the morning

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

A smile and a "good morning" can go a long way.

Just ask the manager at Tudor's in Scott Depot. More than coffee and biscuits, the longtime restaurant worker serves her customers love and compassion.

Why? Because they're family.

"I see them six-days-a-week, more than my family," General Manager Karin Pauley said.

"That's what this business is all about...The most important part is our customers."

Her words come alive just weeks after one of her loyal patrons lost his battle with cancer.

Danny Chapman and Pauley developed a family-like bond before he passed away Saturday Dec. 1.

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Tudors General Manager Karin Pauley enjoys serving her longtime friends Stephen Hodges, former Putnam County Commissioner, and Roger Randolph.

The Tudor's manager left an undeniable impact. Chapman's obituary testifies to the fact.

Winfield Middle earns $10,000 for laptops

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

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Learning computer programming pays.

Winfield Middle received a $10,000 check for new laptops because of the school's recent participation in the nationwide computer programming event "Hour of Code." The 670 students who participated in the largest educational event in history were among more than 2 million students across the globe that also joined in.

Winfield Middle is the only school in the state to be awarded

the check.

Science Teacher Erika Klose organized the event for her students. She said the importance of learning basic computer programming is vast.

"Our kids are now consumers of technology, and we are constantly increasing the use of it, and now they know how to produce it," she said. "This is a huge area where there will be a lack of people qualified to perform the jobs, so it's great to show the kids an opportunity for a great career."

Klose has already put the SEE WINFIELD ON PAGE 8

"He enjoyed meeting his soul brother, Roger Randolph, and many friends each morning at

Tudor’s, where special waitresses and Karin, the manager, became SEE JOY ON PAGE 6

Change of publication date In an effort to better serve readers and advertisers, The Putnam Standard will change its publication date beginning with the first newspaper of 2014.

Local home-delivery customers now will receive their newspapers on Thursday.

Copies will be available in boxes by Friday morning.

“This change is being made to allow us to bring you more news and do it on a more timely basis,” Standard Newspapers President Kelly Stadelman said. “We will be able to

cover weekend events and have them in that week’s newspaper. It also will assist in our continued efforts to improve sports coverage.”

Deadlines for both news and advertising will change with the new publication date.

All submitted news articles and advertisements should be sent to the newspaper by noon Monday.

The shift in publication date returns the Standard to a timeline similar to that of The PutSEE PUBLICATION ON PAGE 3

Inside This Week: SCHOOL NEWS - PAGE 7 BUFFALO BASKETBALL - PAGE 9 WINFIELD ELEM. CHRISTMAS CONCERT - PAGE 16

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Marshall University's Huntington campus to observe holiday hours Selected departments, offices and facilities on Marshall University's Huntington campus will be open at various times during the holiday break (Saturday, Dec. 21, through Wednesday, Jan. 1).

The holiday hours are listed in the online chart at http://www.marshall.edu/uco mm/files/2013/12/UniversityHolidayHours_2013.pdf.

School developmental screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, January 10, 2014 at the Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Teays Valley Road. We will screen children ages 2-1/2 to 4 years for speech/language, hearing, vision, motor skills, social skills, self-help and cognition Please call 586-0500 ext 1154, to schedule an appointment.

Putnam Farmer’s Market meeting The annual membership meeting will be held on Jan. 12 at the Hurricane City Hall from 1 to 3 pm. We will be starting the meeting with a covered dish lunch. The Market will provide meat, drinks, rolls and table service. We are asking members to bring side dishes and desserts. The meal will be from 1 to 1:30 pm and will be good time to get to know your fellow market members better.

The business meeting will be held from 1:30 to 3 pm. There are several changes to the Bylaws and Market Rules that will be discussed and voted on by the membership. We will also be electing new officers to serve for 2014 and will also be electing three members to serve on the Board of Directors. If you are interested in being elected to the Board, please contact the nominating committee - Leasa Harless at 304-586-1279 or Susan Maslowski at 304-743-5257.

For more information or applications visit our website.

Community News PHS Class of 1958 to meet

The PHS Class of 1958 will meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month for a luncheon starting at 1 pm at Cross Lanes, WV at Bob Evans.

Hurricane VFW Auxiliary #9097 Meetings are the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Post home, 7:30 p.m. in the ballroom.

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

This meeting is for the caregivers of the Alzheimer patients.

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

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

If you need directions call 304-586-2745. Please feel free to attend.

New Hope Animal Rescue looking for new members New Hope Animal Rescue (formerly the Putnam County Humane Society) meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at its thrift store, Paws and Shop, 2806 Putnam Ave. in Hurricane.

NHAR is a nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue. The group is seeking new members, volunteers, foster homes or anyone who would like to help. Call 304-562-0300 for more information.

American Legion Post 187 American Legion Post 187 meets at 7 p.m. at the Winfield Presbyterian Church, Ferry Street, Winfield – every first and third Thursday of the month.

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WeeklyDevotional

By Mary Jane “BELIEVE IN CHRISTMAS” Thought for the week: Luke 1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her,” The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee ; therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called “The Son of God. (KJV) With all the frenzy at this time of year - people visiting, shopping, baking, parties, all that occurs around the busy Christmas season - did you ever stop and wonder what it was like 2000 years ago for this young girl named Mary, chosen by God to give birth to a child without knowing her Joseph? Who would BELIEVE such a story?

Can you imagine what thoughts may have gone thru her mind? She was a young human girl – confused of what was happening to her body. What would people think of her? She may have had

thoughts to end her life, but she BELIEVED the angel thru God. So many young women today find out they are pregnant and do not know where to turn for help.

Based on available state-level data ,in 2011 there were 1.06 million legal abortions performed in the U.S. What a staggering number.

BELIEVE - this is the key word in the whole word of the Bible.

This pure young girl was chosen

by God himself, for the mother of Jesus. He gave her peace and comfort, by telling her what to do, He guided her to visit Elizabeth (the future mother of John the Baptist) who gave her encouragement and advice, believing in her, telling her she was blessed among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

Life is so precious. It is such a trip this thing called life. Each of us has a span of time. We know not what tomorrow holds. We live,

Velma’sView

By Velma Kitchens CHRISTMAS TIME Christmas time is the time of year when we stop and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Well, most of us do. The story of Jesus and His birth is really a miracle and the book of Luke in the Bible Chapter 2 makes it as clear as can be. If we had no word of God, we

would be without an instruction book.

I have heard that the sheep give birth in December sometime near the 25th of the month. I am not saying that I believe Jesus was actually born on Christmas day as we celebrate it, but the Lamb of God was born to a virgin girl who

December Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL

Beatrice Lovejoy – Dec. 31st Robin Rogers Anita Rowen-Christian Glenna Sadler Kelly Smith Ruby Sowards Sara Stratton Jeff Thacker Jeralisa Turley Gloria Ward Roberta Wells Alondra Wilcoxen Jackie Wilkinson II Ramona Zimmerman John Taylor Tabitha Hayes Erley Massey Garnet Scarberry

Eunice Sovine – Jan. 1st Ronald Sovine – Jan. 3rd Doris Sovine – Jan. 5th

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

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

The Putnam Standard laugh, have sorrows, pain of all types, loss of loved ones, heartaches and disappointments.

We think, at the time, we will never recover. BELIEVE (again the word) that GOD will see you thru any circumstance that life throws at you. Luke 1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.

With our ancestors behind us, and our future generations before us, we will survive.

And what legacy will you be remembered for? We all will be remembered for something. If you attend a funeral and listen to friends talk about the deceased you will hear it.

Once again we read the Christmas story, reflecting back on Christmas past. Let this year be a year of BELIEF in why God sent His Son; why we celebrate His birth, give gifts of love to one another, cherish each day God gives you, and carry on traditions of our families past - to band together as people who BELIEVE in a God who is still with us today, no matter how the world tries to persuade us to believe in other things.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!

Prayer: Thank you Heavenly Father,for your plan of simply believing in the word. Amen.

loved God and believed in Him. I have tried to think about Mary and what she was thinking when the Angel came and told her she would be with child before she knew her husband Joseph. The Bible doesn't tell us everything, but one day we will know what God wants us to know. Mary wanted the Lord’s will be done and she said, be it unto me according to thy word - Luke 1:38.

I love the Christmas carols and the bright lights at Christmas as it reminds us that Jesus is the Light of the world! It is very hard to hide a light. In this world of darkness and fright and trials and problems it is great to know that Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Jesus could have come highly and with great pomp, but He came lowly in a cattle stall because there was no room for Him in the Inn. Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem to be taxed as it was decreed

by Caesar Augustus. God has perfect timing and Mary gave birth to Jesus at exactly the time that the Father wanted Him to be born.

Some people are discouraged at Christmas time as their family members have passed on or they have bad memories of times gone by. The only advice I have for this is to look forward not backward.

All of us have bad memories but the Lord can help with all our problems.

What if that baby was not born at all? We would all be so miserable. I am glad that Jesus was born and at Christmas time. Take time to say thank you to Jesus for coming to Earth from the ivory palaces to live among sinful people so that we might have eternal life.

How are you doing on your Bible reading?

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Tuesday,December 24,2013 – Page 3

Putnam backs statewide pay raise request

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

School employees across the county and state could see bigger paychecks if West Virginia legislators approve the request.

Putnam County Board of Education members took their first step in making this a reality during their recent meeting.

Members unanimously approved the resolution of support from the West Virginia Education Association. If the

organization gains approval from the counties, it will move the request to the next legislative session toward the beginning of the year.

If approved, the raises could boost West Virginia's appeal to potential employees while also helping to retain current ones, Putnam Superintendent Chuck Hatfield explained.

"This could certainly enhance the opportunity to recruit and help us in comparing to Ohio and Kentucky," he said.

During the past few years,

Putnam board members consistently voted to raise the salaries of school employees by $500.

According to the pay schedule from the West Virginia Department of Education, the starting teacher salary for the county ranges from $30,948 to $42,503, depending on education and degree.

The state's average starting pay ranges from $28,686 to 38,088, depending on education and degree.

Hatfield said Putnam is the

highest paying county school system among the 55 across West Virginia.

"We're proud of this fact and we believe it plays a role in recruiting the best of the best and making the county schools more attractive," he said. "We feel a commitment to the teachers in our county, and over the years, this board has supported teachers to the best degree that we can."

School officials hope to know an answer on the proposed pay raise in the next couple months.

In other discussion, students and teachers will see the new school calendar shortly after the first semester ends. Board members will create and approve the calendar after discussions during its required two public hearings.

Hatfield seemed confident in its outlook so far.

"It's going to allow us to get our 180 days of instructional in," he said.

The Putnam County Board of Education meets again at 7 p.m.

Tuesday Jan. 7.

Putnam Health Department in unique situation

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

The Putnam County Health Department is gradually rising from the ashes of a fiery year.

On Dec. 17, county officials took another step toward putting the department's past behind them. Commissioners approved a $20,000 loan to the health department for obligations related to the lease settlement at its former location in Teays Valley.

"This will be a no-interest loan on top of the $30,000 the county has already loaned," said Putnam County Attorney Jennifer Scragg Karr during the meeting. "That's a total of $50,000 for the fiscal year."

Commissioners signed a promissory note and a lender agreement, authorizing the payment to the health board.

The money given comes from the county's general fund, said

commissioner and health board member Andy Skidmore.

He believes this is another step toward paving a brighter future for the county's health department.

"We're doing a good job at turning this ship around," Skidmore said. "We're really starting to get back in the county, and we've had a good past couple months with clinicals, flu vaccines and walk-in traffic...We've really grown."

The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department merged with Putnam in July. Its 6-month contract is nearly complete and will renew January 2014.

Skidmore said the temporary relationship between the two entities could turn into a permanent one.

"It's been a great relationship and may turn into a co-op," he said. "If we can continue to offer the services we are now, why wouldn't we explore that?"

Lolita Kirk, Kanawha-

Charleston Health Department Administrator and Putnam Health Department Interim Administrator agreed.

"It's been a great relationship with both counties," she said. "I know it came out of crisis, but it's been a natural partnership, and I think as long as both parties are happy...Why not?"

If the two permanently join forces, a number of benefits could arise, Kirk said.

The department could share one software system for both locations. It could also pull from a

Putnam County Democrat Club names Democrat of the Year Davy Burdette of Culloden was presented with the Roy V. Allen Democrat of the Year Award by the club’s President Ken Ragle at our annual Christmas party on Dec. 9. This memorial award is given out each year in memory of Dr. Roy Allen, a local dentist and loyal Democrat, whom we all have fond memories of.

Burdette has been a life-long Democrat supporting democratic candidates and believes in the core values of the Democrat Party.

Everyone had an enjoyable evening mixing with friends and singing Christmas carols and eating wonderful food prepared by good cooks. Canned goods were collected and delivered to the

Five Loaves/Two Fish food pantry at the United Methodist Church in Poca.

The Putnam County Democrat Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the old courthouse in Winfield.

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staff of more than 46 members.

Putnam now has six members and Kanawha 40.

"This all seems to be working well for everyone," she said.

"When I figure the number of employees at both locations, I look at it as 'Health Department employees.'"

Now, that the lease settlement is behind them, the Putnam Health Department hopes to move forward during the next six months with more community involvement.

"We want to expand that and

work with local officials to address needs," she said. "We call this public health for a reason."

Some of these goals have already been accomplished: staff members will have all inspections finished soon, clinical services are expanding and the department just hired a Threat Preparedness Coordinator.

"We're already doing work in schools with flu shot clinics recently at GW Middle and Hurricane High schools, and both had excellent turn outs," Kirk said. "Our staff is being received very well and the public has been very receptive."

As far as unpaid bills, the health department administrator said there's nothing major.

"We have a few small invoices to address, but it's an achievable task," Kirk explained. "We're thankful to have the support from the commission and the community as we move forward."

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Spiced CranberryOrange Mold

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Capito visits Putnam County

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups boiling water 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Cranberry Flavor Gelatin 1 can (16 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce 1 cup cold water 1 Tbsp. lemon juice ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp. ground cloves 1 navel orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped ½ cup chopped PLANTERS Walnuts Art by Natalie Larson

Directions: Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. stir in next 5 ingredients. Refrigerate 1-1/2 hours or until thickened.

Stir in oranges and nuts. Spoon into 6-cup mold sprayed with cooking spray.

Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold.

U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito visited Putnam County on Dec. 17. She visited West Teays Elementary and spoke to two groups of students (second and third and then fourth and fifth). She also spoke to government students at Buffalo High School. In the photo above second-grade students in Kristina Painter’s class at West Teays gather around Capito.

Winfield High Senior Portfolio Exposition

Winfield High School held its fall Senior Portfolio Exposition on Dec. 19. More than 50 area business representatives participated in the morning event. Students in Putnam County are required to maintain a portfolio that documents their progress and showcases their accomplishments throughout high school.

U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito visited the Senior Center in Buffalo on Dec. 17 where her staff held a mobile office hour. During her visit she took time to sit down and speak with numerous individuals. Above, Capito talks with Sharon Bryant (sitting) and Rose Williams (standing) at the Senior Center.

Two Winfield Little General Store employees charged with embezzlement

Haruka Kataoka of Nippon America in Fraziers Bottom interviews Sarah Primer a senior during the Portfolio Exposition at Winfield High School. The purpose of the event is to provide a real world quality interview for the students and evaluate the student’s portfolio entries. Photos by Kelly Stadelman

The Winfield Police Department in conjunction with corporate representatives of the Little General Convenience Stores of West Virginia conducted a lengthy investigation of two employees suspected of embezzling money from the Winfield store located on Winfield Road and Elm Street.

Two former managers of the Little General/British Petroleum gas station were arrested on

Monday Dec. 16, by Officer Joseph Marino of the Winfield Police Department.

Sabrina Barnes, 32, of Hurricane, West Virginia was a Manager at the store, and her Assistant Manager Brian Reedy, 28 of Buffalo, WV have been charged with Embezzlement, Fraudulent Schemes and Conspiracy to Commit a felony.

Both individuals are accused of stealing a total of $20,527.82,

from Dec. 4 through Dec. 11, 2013.

Barnes and Reedy were taken to Putnam County Magistrate Court and arraigned before Magistrate Linda Hunt. Reedy failed to make his $5,000 bond and was transported to the Western Regional Jail in Barboursville, West Virginia. Barnes was released on a $5,000 personal recognizant bond.

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Christian's Sports Beat: Let’s Go “Bowling”

By: Christian Deiss

This Friday the Marshall University Thundering Herd will be playing the University of Maryland Terrapins in the 2013 Military Bowl being played at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland.

This will be the Herd’s 11th bowl game and the first in this postseason contest.

Just over a week ago, I caught up with Thundering Herd Head Coach Doc Holliday and Marshall Quarterback Rakeem Cato while the entire team was helping with a Christmas toy drive at the Barboursville Wal-Mart. I asked Coach Holliday how he is preparing his team for the big game, “Number one we are really excited to get this opportunity to play in this bowl game, it’s one of the biggest bowl games Marshall has ever played in. We are getting ready to play a quality ACC opponent in Maryland. I know our players are extremely excited.

We’ll be practicing just about every day until the game on the 27th.” This is the Herd’s second bowl game under Holiday, winning in 2011 over the Florida International University Panthers 20-10 in the Beef “O” Brady’s bowl.

Coach Holliday has faced Maryland 27 times in his collegiate career, twice as a player at

West Virginia University and 25 times as an assistant coach football coach at N.C. State, WVU or Florida. “I know they have great players. I know they are very well coached; Randy Edsell is a good coach that I have known for a very long time. I know he will have them well prepared. They have a lot of athletes out there running around, but so do we so we have to be ready to go play.” This will be Marshall’s second game against an ACC opponent this season, opening up against Virginia Tech, losing to the Hokies 29 -21 in triple overtime.

Marshall (9-4) won the Conference USA East Division title this season, before losing to Rice in the conference championship game. I asked the Hurricane native how good he thought his team played overall this season, “At times we played extremely well, other times I think we could’ve played a little better.

But I think this is the first time in 11 years that we had a chance to play for a championship. We’ve made progress, we are not where we want to be because our ultimate goal was to win that championship and we didn’t get that done. The bowl game gives us a chance to come back and go for our tenth win this season.” The Herd is 7-3 all-time in bowl games.

The Thundering Herd’s conference leading offense was led all season by junior signal caller Rakeem Cato. I asked the young quarterback, on a scale of one to ten, to describe how he thought the team played this season, “An eight, it should’ve been a ten but we left a few games out there on the field that we should have won.” Cato was named the 2013 Conference-USA Offensive Player of the Year, after being named second team all-confer-

ence quarterback behind East Carolina’s Shane Carden.

For almost two weeks, Marshall has been putting in a lot of hard work and effort preparing for the bowl game. Cato told me how game preparation is going, “We are just practicing hard, going over some new things, going over new plays and just getting everything squared away with the offense.”

Without giving away any surprises, Coach Holliday agreed with his quarterback, “I can’t tell you or Maryland would be able to read about it, but we just have to go and do what we do and that is to stay balanced between the run and pass and defensively we need to tackle extremely well to keep Maryland from getting any big plays.”

The bowl game gives the players an extra game to play on top of the regular season and championship game. Holliday explained how special the opportunity is for his team, “To play football is a lot of hard work, they spend a lot of time in the weight room, the players work about 365 days a year for the chance to play 12 games to get to the 13th and the championship game and then to a bowl game so it’s a reward for the player’s hard work.” From the players point of view, Cato made it clear to me how special it is to play in a bowl game, “We all think it is very special, not only for the team but for the whole Marshall community.”

The Military Bowl will be televised nationally on ESPN. So this Friday, December 27th while visiting my grandparents and aunt in North Carolina for the Christmas holidays, I will be watching the game and rooting for the green and white to bring home the Military Bowl trophy.

Let’s Go Herd and Merry Christmas everyone!

Upcoming School Sports Buffalo Girls BB Dec. 26-27: Parkersburg Catholic (A) Jan. 3: Hannan (H) Jan. 9: Poca (A) Buffalo Boys BB Dec. 27: Wahama (H) Jan. 4: South Gallia, Ohio (A) Jan. 7: Huntington St. Joe (H) Buffalo Wrestling Jan. 3-4: Nitro Invitational (A) Hurricane Girls BB Jan. 2: Winfield (A) Jan. 6: Point Pleasant (A)

Hurricane Boys BB Dec. 28: Winfield (A) Jan. 7: Parkersburg (H) Hurricane Wrestling Jan. 3-4: Nitro Invitational (A) Jan. 8: Poca (A) Poca Girls BB Dec. 26: Mingo Central (A) Dec. 30: Winfield (A) Jan. 2: Tolsia (A) Jan. 6: Wayne (H) Poca Boys BB Dec. 30: Tolsia (A) Jan. 3: Mingo Central (A) Jan. 7: Scott (A)

Poca Wrestling Dec. 28: Sissonville Duals (A) Jan. 3-4: Nitro Invitational (A) Jan. 8: Hurricane (H) Winfield Girls BB Dec. 30: Poca (H) Jan. 2: Hurricane (H) Jan. 6: Lincoln County (A) Winfield Boys BB Dec. 23: Point Pleasant (H) Dec. 28: Hurricane (H) Jan. 3: Princeton (A) Jan. 7: George Washington (H) Winfield Wrestling Jan. 3-4: Nitro Invitational (A)

Christian talks with Marshall Head Football Coach Doc Holliday. Courtesy photo

Christian interviews Marshall Quarterback Rakeem Cato. Courtesy photo

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WVU-Tech professor emeritus teaches Putnam strings

Dr. Fred Meyer volunteers his time to teach area youth the violin and cello.

In a time when schools are testing more than teaching, Dr. Fred Meyer knows that some of the most important things learned doesn’t show up in test scores.

This professor emeritus from WVU-Tech volunteers his time to fill the gap.

He began in 2006 teaching violin and cello to Putnam youngsters.

He works four and five afternoons each week as a volunteer with the Teays Valley Strings, a program open to all children.

"It's fun," he told Putnam Rotarians during the Dec. 17 meeting. "It increases mental aptitude, it teaches discipline, fosters a

Lauren Lilly, a Rotarian scholar Lauren Lilly is in her junior year at West Virginia University where she is preparing for a career in elementary teaching.

She told Putnam Rotarians on Dec. 17 that she has been accepted into a prestigious five-year preparation program at WVU which combines course work with practical classroom teaching experience.

At the end of the program, she will have earned both a bachelor's degree and a master of arts in education.

Lauren may be following in the family calling. Her mom is a long-time elementary teacher in the county, and Lauren is the granddaughter of Andy Ball, a former counselor, now retired and continuing to substitute in Putnam classrooms.

A 2011 graduate of Hurricane High, Lauren volunteers often to help in community day-care centers and elementary classrooms. This past summer, she worked in the children's program at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church.

She has been awarded three Rotary scholarships. Lauren

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Rotary scholar Lauren Marie Lilly spoke at the Dec. 17 meeting. reported that she shared a house last year with six other girls, but she now has an apartment next to the football stadium. The family comes to visit on game days, she says.

The program includes practical classroom experiences throughout the remainder of her time at WVU. "I was fortunate to be assigned to a school in Morgantown," she said. "It's a brand-new school, close by.

I'm working with a fourthgrade teacher."

After college, Lauren said she wants to teach - where else? - in Putnam County.

sense of achievement, relieves stress, and increases cooperation."

Most of the instruction is done after school hours at West Teays Elementary School. One kindergartner comes from Mountain View.

Dr. Meyer also teaches students from Winfield and George Washington in Eleanor. There are two strings students at Hurricane Middle and one at Hurricane High School.

The organization has instruments to loan, purchased with grants from Rotary and other groups.

Size makes a difference, and

students trade up as they grow.

Meyer demonstrated an eighth size violin for ages four to six.

West Virginia Symphony members teach strings in Kanawha County, and have supported programs in Boone, Lincoln and Logan Counties. A private tuition program operates in Fayette County.

"The reality is that there are not many strings programs in West Virginia supported by the public schools," Meyer said.

Much of the instruction is oneon-one, he added, but his students have been in concert in several county venues including Valley Park Community Center,

Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church, Teays Valley Assisted Living, Charleston Civic Center, and the Putnam County Board of Education.

"Our goal is to have a nice little orchestra," Meyer said.

The organization is incorporated as a non-profit, with its own board of directors. Donations to the Teays Valley Strings are taxdeductible.

There is no tuition charge for lessons. Instruments and music books are also provided at no cost.

In general, students select two days per week for individual and group instruction.

with each other and the staff at the restaurant.

Pauley always listened. She cared.

When his first wife Mary Anne passed away, Pauley was there.

When he re-married, she was there. When the local resident retired from his business, Danny Chapman's Select Cars, in 2001 the Tudor's manager was there.

When he lost his fight with cancer and was laid to rest Saturday Dec. 7, Pauley was there to say "goodbye."

She remembered her friend's last days.

"You would have never known all the pain he was in," Pauley said, holding back tears. "Toward the end, he didn't come in too often. When he did, he was always smiling."

The mother of three, grandmother of seven and great grandmother of one continued, "We go back a long way, and he's a great guy...I loved him and evidently he loved me too."

Chapman is just one of the many lives Pauley has touched during her career. Her personal approach to customer service is setting an example for others in the business, said Oshel Craigo, CEO of Better Foods Inc. "It's awesome to see that, and we have a bunch of locations, so it's hard to maintain that personal touch, and when you add stores, you can sometimes lose that," he said. "Karin never lost it - she exudes it - everyone who comes in loves her."

Craigo oversees about 100 Tudors and Gino's across Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia. He said service like Pauley's is treasured.

"It determines whether or not you will be successful," Craigo explained. "We've grown and we've been blessed, but for us to survive, we got to have uniqueness about it: unique products and people...Karin is one of our unique people."

He continued, "Those kinds of folks are hard to find, but they're

like a diamond when you do."

Randolph and Hodges agree.

The two longtime business owners shared their feelings about Pauley.

"She's a great lady," Randolph said. "She loves her customers and she takes care of everything and everyone."

Hodges added, "I've known Karin and Craigo all my life and they've always been friends of ours."

Pauley refilled the two's coffee cups and smiled.

"You can have all the material things in life, but friends are what you need," said Hodges.

Randolph agreed. He remembered some words of wisdom from his buddy, Chapman.

"He'd hold up his hand and say, 'If you can say you got five friends, and then you're a blessed man,'" Randolph recalled.

Although Chapman has since left this world, the friendships at Tudors will never die.

Every morning at about 6:30, a longtime manager will bring fresh coffee, warm biscuits and selfless love to a group of men near a roundtable. To her, it's just part of the job.

Pauley displays humility about the service she provides. She credits her staff for the restaurant's success and notoriety as a friendly gathering place.

On a recent winter morning, steam rolled out of coffee pots and smiles touched the faces of guests receiving homemade biscuits at the front counter of Tudor's.

The overhead light sparkled in Pauley's eyes while she watched customers come in from the cold and enjoy their breakfasts.

"I've been here half my life," the 61-year-old said. "Lord willing, I will have a lot of good years left in me to do this."

As long as Pauley is cooking up friendly service and warm mornings, the “knights” will forever unite at their favorite gathering place.

JOY FROM PAGE 1 his good friends," it stated.

Chapman had met with friends at the local restaurant since Pauley could remember.

The group set at a circular table and called themselves "Knights of the Roundtable," she recalled.

Every morning at about 6:30, the Knights enjoyed warm conversations and made-fromscratch meals.

The tradition carries on.

Last week 69-year-old Randolph and 83-year-old Stephen Hodges enjoyed breakfast together. Although an empty seat sits next to them, the tradition continues in full.

"They're a great bunch of guys that meet for coffee and breakfast every morning," Pauley said.

"I've been here since 1988 and ever since then they've come."

To them, it's more than coffee and biscuits. It's therapeutic and family time.

"Every morning, I go to the YMCA for my physical health and Tudors for my mental health," explained Randolph. "We talk about a lot of things some light and some heavy."

"Yeah, we solve all the problems," Hodges laughed. "If one of us is in trouble, we help."

The two remembered their friend.

"Danny had throat and prostate cancer; his daughter lost her battle with cancer and his first wife had Alzheimer's," Randolph said. "Not many people could have dealt with all that, but he did...He always had a great attitude and he was a great fighter."

Over time, the men became like family.

For more than 25 years, Chapman and his breakfast friends shared stories about everything

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Senior year not without challenges

By Cydney McGrew Poca High School

Many students look forward to senior year, because it’s supposedly the end of their stress. However, for other students, it is just the beginning.

Poca High Senior Rachel Yates has had quite a stressful senior year. From sports to applying to different colleges, nothing has been easy.

Yates has yet to apply to any colleges, but plans on attending either West Virginia University or Marshall University in the future.

Getting into college is never

easy though. The ACT seems to be somewhat of a difficult task for some students.

“It definitely wasn’t the easiest test I’ve ever taken, but I was a lot more prepared than I had expected,” she said. “Now I’m just focusing on studying more and keep improving my score as much as possible.”

Along with senior year being very stressful, it is also very expensive. Caps, gowns, senior pictures, graduation announcements, and so much more are purchased throughout the year.

Looking back on your high school career can be somewhat bittersweet, she said. Realizing that you only have three nine

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Thayer takes the lead as ‘6th Man’

weeks left as a high school student can really change your perspective.

“It kind of leaves me speechless,” Yates said. “I’m sad to leave some friends and certain things behind me, but I’m beyond excited to see what’s waiting for me in the future.”

Being a senior makes you realize that this is the last year you have before the real world comes into play.

“I don’t plan on doing anything big in particular, but I just plan on spending as much time and making as much memories as I can with all my friends before it ends,” she said.

By Molly Phillips

Hunting is the sport of choice for some Poca students

By Bethany Randolph Poca High School

To most people, November revolves around the beginning of basketball season and the upcoming holidays.

However, many students at Poca High School believe it signifies their favorite time of year: hunting season.

Poca High School’s Nick Jividen, one of many students that spend their spare time hunting, has spent his whole life in the woods.

“Early on in my life, as soon as

I could walk, my dad would carry me on his back pack almost like a piggy back ride,” he said.

As Jividen got older, his dad passed down his knowledge. Jividen learned how to scout, shoot, skin and clean deer.

“I love the feeling of being out in the woods for many reasons, but the biggest is that I love seeing all the beautiful trees and animals,” he said.

However, Jake Lett has a different technique when it comes to hunting. He works all year to train his dogs and prepare them for coon hunting season.

Hunting is a family tradition passed down to him by his dad, and it’s all he’s ever known.

“It’s the one on one with nature that I love,” Lett said.

Another student at Poca High School, Michael Richmond II, has been hunting squirrel, deer, turkey, and pretty much anything that you can think of ever since he was little.

“It’s the way I was raised, so it’s not just a hobby; it’s more like a way of life,” Richmond said.

Not only does Richmond love the thrill of the chase, but he also loves the reward of, “tasty delicious” deer meat.

Poca High School

Poca High School Senior Ryan Thayer is the main man in charge. He is ‘The 6th Man.’ “It’s a cool thing to be able to say I’m the leader,” Thayer said.

Thayer had the title passed down to him from David Taylor, former graduate and creator of the 6th man 2012-2013.

“6th man has got Poca High students involved more than ever in years,” Taylor said. Taylor hopes that Thayer continues the legacy he started last year and takes the 6th man to new heights.

“I believe Ryan can make Poca High number one in the state according to RSN,” Taylor said. “Good luck to the boy’s basketball team this year; we can do it.”

Taylor misses being a part of 6th man but he strongly believes Thayer has everything under control.

Thayer says he misses all of his old friends from the 6th Man last year.

“It’s definitely going to be different without them, but we are going to have a good year,” he said. “I’m going to really try and get the underclassmen involved in cheering at the games and showing support for the Poca Dots.”

To become a part of 6th Man, students have to have a lot of school spirit and believe in your school.

“Juniors better be stepping up and showing they have a lot of school spirit if they want to be the new leader for 6th man of 2014-2015,” Thayer said. “This year is going to be a year nobody is going to want to miss.”

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Vincent Kruszynski, Brody Clagg and Judson Helper demonstrate to Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and First Lady Joanne Tomblin the technology teachers and students incorporate into their daily activities.

Hurricane Town Elementary third-grade class dressed up as synergized elves and told the story of how “together is better” for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and First Lady Joanne Tomblin.

Yuzuha Takeshima, Yuri Fujimara and Shoma Ito sing Country Roads in Japanese to welcome the more than 100 visitors to Hurricane Town Elementary.

Putnam County Schools Superintendent Harold L. "Chuck" Hatfield listens to Arion Rogers as Wilbur Wright talk about some of his inventions and antics.

More than 50 fifth-grade students dressed up as inspiring leaders for the wax museum.

The second grade student choir let their passion for learning show with a song about motivation. school can bring the ideas behind Stephen Covey's The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People into the classroom in order to improve a school’s culture and learning, as well as the lives, of both students and staff.

Among this year’s guests were Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and First Lady Joanne Tomblin.

“Thank you all so much for showing us what you have learned,” Joanne Tomblin said at the end of the day. “You all are wonderful and have done a fabulous job teaching and learning.”

Upon arrival, guests were greeted outside by happy students singing “Welcome to our School.”

WINFIELD FROM PAGE 1 award money to use. More than 30 laptops will arrive for her classroom.

"This was my dream," she said. "There's no other way I'd be able to have laptops for every student."

Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Boys and Girls Clubs of America and more than 100 other organizations supported the event organized by Code.org.

According to Code's website, 95 percent of American schools do not teach computer science and 95 percent of students never try computer programming.

Students at Winfield Middle School have now overcome the statistic.

Putnam Schools Superintendent Chuck Hatfield presents Winfield Middle School Teacher Erika Klose a $10,000 check from Code.org. Klose received the award for her school's participation in the nationwide computer programming course "The Hour of Code."

One-by-one students shook the hand of each visitor and welcomed each to Hurricane Town Elementary.

Once inside the guests were treated to messages about core values and leadership on billboards and walls throughout the school. The displays remind staff and students about what is expected and helps them learn about eight habits.

While many business people learn the seven habits FranklinCovey added an eighth habit for schools, ‘finding your voice.’

After being welcomed by Spicer it was the students turn to show their gratitude to the visitors. The second grade choir provided an inspirational song about motivation followed by Yuzuha Takeshima, Yuri Fujimara and Shoma Ito singing Country Roads in Japanese.

Next Thomas Witt read a Leadership Story to the jingle of Twas the Night Before Christmas which drew many laughs.

Although the day was centered around showcasing the students, many guests came to hear Muriel Summers, principal of A. B. Combs, a magnet leadership elementary school in Raleigh, NC. Combs is a model school that implemented the seven habits in its school which inspired Stephen Covey's book, The Leader in Me. Summers said she learned to be an educator by coming to West Virginia.

“It is wonderful to be here and

celebrate this day with you,” she said. “Every day I get to experience why I want to be an educator.”

Her message to the audience highlighted the process of developing the Leader in Me program and how students at any age can develop skills that will carry them through life.

“As educators we need to understand that what worked yesterday doesn’t necessarily work today,” she said. “Whenever there is a challenge we need to seize it and turn it into an opportunity.”

She spoke about gathering stakeholders together to develop the ideal school. She also spoke about the approach schools need to take in order to “tap into children’s inner greatness.”

After the keynote address the visitors were broken into smaller groups and toured the student showcases set up in classrooms.

The fifth-grade class did a wax museum where 54 students dressed up as leaders and performed short skits.

The third grade class did a Christmas skit where they dressed up as synergized elves and spoke ‘how together is better’ and ‘how to release the inner elf.’

There were technology demonstrations, singing prime numbers and a classroom set up with robots performing daily tasks. In every instance the students shook hands with all the visitors and introduced themselves.

“We try to prepare the students to be successful in life,” Spicer said. “We start building the foundation in Kindergarten. We want the eight habits to become part of the student’s culture.”

The process of becoming a Lighthouse School started fiveyears ago. Spicer visited Summer’s school in North Carolina five years ago and worked to bring the process and system to Hurricane Town Elementary.

“FranklinCovey comes in and checks on our progress,” she said.

“The staff have learned the system and the students know what is expected of them.”

Sports

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Tuesday,December 24,2013 – Page 9

Buffalo’s up-tempo game leads to victory

By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

When the Buffalo Bison boys get opponents to play their type of basketball, good things happen.

“Coach told us they wouldn’t be able to run our press, and he was right,” senior Bradley Harris said. “They couldn’t keep up with our fast tempo.”

The Bison defeated the South Gallia (Ohio) Rebels 78-62 Dec. 17 in front of an enthusiastic home crowd.

Buffalo Coach Chuck Elkins said the final point spread isn’t a

good reflection of the type of game South Gallia played. The Rebels were 3-0 until the loss to the Bison.

“They are a good team,” Elkins said. “It really was a much better game than the final score.”

South Gallia jumped out to a quick start, leading 18-17 at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter saw a turn of events, however.

With Rebels senior John Hodges forced to the bench after picking up his third foul with 7:30 to go in the second quarter, the Bison took control and outscored the Rebels 22-16

down the first half stretch.

“In the second quarter the game started clicking for us,” senior Isaiah Robinson said.

“We played as a team and cut down on the turnovers.”

Helping the Bison take over the lead was senior Laythen Good, who returned to the team after recovering from a torn ACL. “It was great to be back on the court with my team,” he said. “I love playing in this environment and at home.”

Good led the team in scoring with 20 points followed by Austin Moore with 13 points, Robinson with 12, Harris with 11

and Aaron Lewis with 10.

The Rebels came out after halftime energized and ready to take the lead, but the Bison didn’t let it happen.

“We just tried to wear them down,” Good said. “Our game plan was to run and gun or set up and run through our plays.”

Good was the man at the line after South Gallia’s Mikey Wheeler was hit with two technical fouls with 2:08 in the fourth quarter. Good drained all four points to seal the game.

“We worked on foul shooting since the last game,” he said.

In the first game of the season Buffalo lost to Huntington St.

Joe 86-79 in overtime.

“I think our kids were hungry tonight after losing to St. Joe,” Elkins said.

The teams were evenly matched in rebounding with each team having 29. Robinson led the team with six followed by Lewis with five and Moore with five.

The Bison shot 82 percent from the line, making 23-of-28.

Elkins said games against South Gallia, Ohio are always tough.

“It’s a great rivalry between our two schools,” he said. “The next game on Jan. 4 is on their court and should be a battle.”

Members of the 2013-14 Buffalo High School Cheerleaders include in front, left to right, Greyson Young, Sydney Crockett, Natalie Herdman, Megan King, Madelyn Walker and Ashley Moore. Second row, Leslie Meade, Chloe Stephens, Baileigh Tucker, Hannah Painter, Emma Martin, Megan Parsons and Nicole Newman. Not pictured: Katie Pullin. This year's cheer coach is Kelly Anderson.

Senior Aaron Lewis gets an easy 2-points on a fast break. Lewis scored 10 points in the home opener against South Gallia, Ohio.

Winfield Middle School wrestling team places first at the St. Albans Duals Wrestling Match Monday Dec. 16. Photo

by Jack Rose Jr. of One-Eyed Jack's Photography.

Bradley Harris patiently waits to shoot the ball while Isaiah Robinson is on the lookout for a rebound. Harris scored 11 points and Robinson 12 points in the home opener.

Photos by Kelly Stadelman

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Lady Dots stepping into new roles

By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com

Slow starts have plagued the Poca girls early in the season, and that was the Lady Dots undoing again in a loss to Herbert Hoover.

Poca scored just seven points in the first half – including two in the final 12 minutes – in falling behind 18-7 at intermission. Play evened out somewhat in the second half, but Herbert Hoover still secured a 43-27 victory.

The Lady Dots fell to 0-5, and Poca Coach Kenny Sayre said the team needs to find more consistent scoring. Freshman Casey Skeens had 17 points, and the rest of the score sheet showed McKenzie Ball with four and Sarah Fisher and Kendal Sayre with three apiece.

“The first quarter was bad,” Sayre said. “It’s been that way all year. We can’t put the ball in the hole. Defensively we’ve been pretty good.”

Skeens and Fisher are both freshmen, as is key reserve Brooklyn Elkins. Sayre acknowledged the team, which struggled with injuries so much the past two years that the 2011-12 season

Senior Hannah Bailey, one of two seniors for the Lady Dots, drives to the hoops against Herbert Hoover.

Freshman Casey Skeens scored 17 points in Poca High School’s 43-27 loss at home.

had to be canceled, is in transition.

Seniors Hannah Bailey and Harley Hutchins are being asked to step into new roles with more offensive expectations, Sayre said. Bailey led the team against Hoover with 10 rebounds and Sayre described Hutchins as his defensive stopper.

“It’s been a bumpy road,” Hutchins said of what the two

Herbert Hoover tough.

“We’re vertically challenged,” Skeens said. “We have to get intense, to push ourselves. Confidence is a really big thing. Once we get hyped up everyone gets into the game.”

Hannah King and Hannah Schoolcraft took advantage of their height advantages and led Herbert Hoover with King collecting 11 points and seven re-

seniors have endured during their careers. “It feels good to have the same coach back for a second season. We’re just really looking forward to having fun – as long as we have fun, we’re winning.”

Skeens hit three 3-pointers and had four steals in the game. She and Hutchins noted that giving away several inches at every position made going up against

bounds, while Schoolcraft added nine and eight.

“Hannah Bailey, I’m asking her to play a lot of post girls,” Sayre said. “I’m asking a lot of our seniors, and they’re really more like juniors because we lost a season.

Our sixth and seventh players are both freshmen. But at some point we’re going to have to buckle down and put the ball in the hole.”

Winfield Girls struggle after 2 victories

By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com

CHARLESTON – For everything that went right in a pair of 21-point victories to start the season, just as many things went wrong for the Lady Generals in their third game of the year.

The Winfield girls started strong, beating Ripley 68-47 and Princeton 65-43. On Dec. 19 the Lady Generals traveled to 0-2 George Washington, and the idea of going 3-0 may have affected the team’s mindset.

“We were just a little bit nervous in the beginning,” said Morgan Eggleton, one of just three seniors on the team. “We were 2-0 and wanted to show everybody we could play better than they expected. We wanted to keep that standard up, especially against George Washington.”

But after Haylea Roberson gave the Lady Generals a 2-0 lead, the Lady Patriots went on a 19-0 run with Winfield shut out until the 6:50 mark of the second quarter. The young team handled the pressure reasonably well, turning the ball over just seven times in the first half, but they just couldn’t finish and put points on the board.

Winfield senior Karley Rogers dives on the floor after a loose ball during the Lady Generals game against George Washington.

Haylea Roberson drives past George Washington’s Alanna Mobayed. Roberson had a team-high 16 points in the game.

The result was a 65-35 loss.

“None of our shots would fall,” Roberson said. “In our first two games, we hustled a lot more.”

Coach Tim Toler said the offensive struggles carried over into other aspects of the game, including a 58-34 rebounding disadvantage. Although some of that could be attributed to GW’s height advantage, the Lady Generals didn’t box out and gave up 17 offensive rebounds.

Eggleton had six points on a pair of 3-pointers. Senior Karley Rogers had four points and six rebounds, and fellow senior Chelsea Kirby had two points and four blocked shots.

“I told the girls the ball is not going to go in the hole every night, but there is one thing you can control and that’s going 100 percent on defense and boxing out,” Toler said. “I’ll take the blame for that. Our mindset is not where it needs to be.”

“It’s going to be one of those seasons where if we come out and are making our shots and have some pep in our step, we can be decent,” Toler said. “One day we show up and look pretty good. Other days …”

Toler noted that the big problem against George Washington was that everyone struggled shooting, down to hitting just 1of-10 free throws. Roberson led the way, with 11 of her 16 points coming in the second half, while

Kirby, a returning starter, said the upperclassmen need to help lead the younger players as well.

“We have to work together and be ready,” she said. “Tonight we just weren’t ready. We have a young team, but we’ve still got to be competitive. (In the two wins) we were ready; we had a way better shooting percentage.”

Alanna Mobayed and Shionna Banks led GW with 17 points and 13 rebounds each.

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Tuesday,December 24,2013 – Page 11

Showing love through 'compassion in action' For Rev. Charles Williams, the acronym CIA is not a government agency.

For Williams, pastor of 18 years tenure at Teays Valley Church of the Nazarene and affectionately known as "Sonny," CIA means "Compassion in Action."

"Compassionate action" is at the heart of the Christian gospel message for Williams.

He was the youngest of ten children raised up a hollow by a coal miner in Seth, Boone County.

"I went out one morning to collect wood for the stove," he told Putnam Rotarians at last week’s meeting. "I looked down below and saw Mrs. Barker, my fourth grade teacher leaving two great baskets of food by the bridge for us.

"She never said anything. Did it without recognition, without anybody knowing."

Sonny Williams has been a pastor for 34 years, since he was 21. But before that he went to Charleston Barber College.

"In later years, Mrs. Barker came to my shop and I cut her hair,” he said. “I always wanted to say something about the food baskets, but I felt restrained because I knew what she had done

years before was something from the heart.”

Today that "compassion in action" has grown into a mission shared by the churches of the Teays Valley Ministerial Association.

"There are many churches in our area which offer 'compassionate work,'" Williams told the group. We're not in competition.

We're working together - because the whole thing is about meeting people's needs. And that's what compassionate action is all about.

The church operates a clothing ministry.

“We give away clothing every month,” he said.

The whole downstairs of our church is turned into a clothing bank.

"People bring in clean clothing and hang it up,” he said. “It's just like walking into a store.”

People come in and get free clothing all the time. There are about 125 to 150 families every month that come in for clothing.

"We offer free tutoring for students from kindergarten through grade 12. sixty or seventy students a year,” he said. “At one time there were eleven schools involved."

Rotarian Kelly Davis talks with Teays Valley Church of the Nazarene Rev. Charles Williams during the Dec. 17 meeting.

In addition to Mrs. Barker's charity, Williams learned Christian values from his mother.

"She taught us: You grow where you are planted. You serve wherever you are. You love people regardless of what they say, or do or think," he said.

Williams took part in an international mission project in 1990.

"I went to Kenya, Africa," he said. "I changed from being a local visionary to a global visionary.

"I began to see things in a different picture: You see, I always thought I grew up poor. When you experience things globally, you begin to change.

"We built Nazarene University

in Kenya, and that university today serves about 4,800 students in Nairobi.”

He also spoke about visiting Ethiopia.

"We visited a village in Ethiopia, about 17½ hours out in the jungle, a village of 20,000 people where they have one water pipe coming up out of the ground. . . . Many places do not have water," he said.

Williams has also been a part of several mission teams to Mexico and Haiti to build child development centers.

"A lot of places where you go, they don't want your religion,” he said. “They want your education. But that's an open door for us."

When a CDC is built for school, it also serves as a place for worship.

"It's a place to come and worship and learn of God and Jesus Christ," he said.

Thinking back, perhaps, to his childhood up a hollow in Boone County William says to "Never overlook a child.”

"Always look at the potential of that child, and not what he has," he said. "Be a working witness. That's 'Compassion in Action.”

Culture Center to present free holiday movies Dec. 26 - 28 Top off the holiday season with a visit to the West Virginia State Museum and three days of children’s activities and family movies that will air Dec. 26-28 on the big screen of the Norman L. Fagan West Virginia State Theater at the Culture Center, State Capitol, in Charleston. Each day will feature a different film that will be shown twice, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Children’s winter craft projects also will take place each day in the Great Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All events are free, and the public is invited to attend.

On Thursday, Dec. 26, see The Smurfs 2 (2013, 105 minutes, Rated PG). This is the sequel to the Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Animation’s hybrid live action family hit comedy, The Smurfs.

The evil wizard Gargamel (Hank Azaria) creates a couple of mischievous Smurflike creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him capture the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But he soon discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette (Katy Perry) knows can turn the

Naughties into real Smurfs.

Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, and it’s up to Papa (Jonathan Winters in his last role), Clumsy, Grouchy, Vanity and their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow to rescue her.

On Friday, Dec. 27, visitors can see Monsters University (2013, 103 minutes, Rated G). This Walt Disney/Pixar Animated Studio’s prequel movie whisks you back in time to when Monsters, Inc., employees Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and James “Sulley” Sullivan (John Goodman) were two promising young students at Monsters University. Long before they were lurking in closets for a living, Mike and Sulley were just two scaring majors at Monsters University, dreaming of the day they would make children shriek in terror. When their heated competition to be the most fearsome in their class gets out of hand, they find themselves ejected from the prestigious Scare Program, and they are forced to seek the aid of other oddball friends in order to get their education back on track.

Planes (2013, 92 minutes,

Rated PG) will be screened on Saturday, Dec. 28. Cars gets a high-flying spinoff with this Disney Toon Studios film about a humble crop duster who dreams of becoming a great air racer.

Dusty spends most of his days flying low, but his eyes are always turned up toward the clouds. His modest engine and intense fear of heights make a career in racing a long shot at best. Things begin to look up for Dusty when a veteran aviator helps him qualify for a race against the reigning circuit champ. Now if Dusty can just learn to let go of his fears, his checkered-flag dreams may finally come true. The film features the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, John Cleese, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, and more.

Visitors also can tour the West Virginia State Museum and view the many exhibits on display in the Culture Center. In the Balcony Gallery, Water, Wood, Metal, Stone and Oil: A State of Art, an exhibit featuring art from the state museum’s historical and contemporary art collections in a variety of media, is on display.

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The North Wing exhibit area off the Great Hall has a display of photographs from the West Virginia State Archives with a focus on trains. J.J. Young Jr. bequeathed 6,328 images of trains in Wheeling and Charleston from the late 1940s through 2001 to the West Virginia State Archives. Fifty-one of those images are on display through the end of January.

In addition, the Great Hall is filled with holiday decorations, including wreaths, poinsettias, and seven trees with ornaments made by school children. A Victorian parlor setting is in the Lobby Gallery.

The Culture Center, including the State Museum and State Archives, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on Sunday.

The State Museum is also closed on Monday. The building will

close at noon on Christmas Eve and reopen on Thursday, Dec. 26, at 9 a.m.

For more information, contact Caryn Gresham, deputy commissioner for the division, at (304) 558-0220.

The West Virginia Division of Culture and History is an agency within the West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts with Kay Goodwin, Cabinet Secretary. The division, led by Commissioner Randall Reid-Smith, brings together the past, present and future through programs and services focusing on archives and history, arts, historic preservation and museums. For more information about the division’s programs, events and sites, visit www.wvculture.org. The Division of Culture and History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Local teen is more than a conqueror

The students and teachers of BCI Modern Day Warriors in Hurricane. Young men and women took their martial arts test Saturday Dec. 7.

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

Fighting through the punches and kicks of life, one young man overcomes.

He endures a barrage of attacks. That doesn't stop him.

The martial artist blocks the jabs and walks away triumphant.

Strongholds threaten to hinder him. Yet, the local warrior breaks free.

To Dylan Spradling, impossible is a lie.

On a recent Saturday afternoon, family and friends watched the autistic 18-year-old fight to accomplish something many said he could not - achieving the rank of "Black Belt."

Victory over adversity defines the life of Spradling. He combats a daily battle with Asperger's Syndrome, a form of Autism.

However, when the world has said ‘No,’ his unshakeable will has always said 'Yes.' The scene at Hurricane's BCI School painted this picture of triumph.

"This has all helped me to defend myself and get through all my problems," Spradling said, looking at his new belt.

Martial Artist and BCI Professor Ernie Boggs has watched his student win fights on and off the mat. He couldn't be more proud.

"He's come a long way and he's overcome the odds," Boggs said. "He has been picked on all

his life, but he was on a mission to prove to the world what he could be."

The 4-time Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee continued, "He'll never have to win a match, and he will give people hope - he's going to change more lives just by stepping onto the mat."

Boggs said his student wants to become the first autistic martial arts teacher.

Larry and Pat Spradling have watched their grandson do things many said he couldn't.

They agreed martial arts at BCI has been the catalyst that helped him succeed.

"Four years ago, he put his heart and soul into it and learned self control, discipline and to look people in the eye

Dylan Spradling spars with an instructor during his black belt test at BCI. The 18-year-old earned the rank and did what many said was impossible. when he speaks," Larry Spradling said. "It's the best thing that's ever happened to that boy."

Pat agreed.

"They gave him the self confidence and encouragement he needed," she said. "I always told him that 'God chose you for a reason and you're going to make it’ - now, he's overcoming everything."

Emotion overtook the proud grandparents after watching Spradling earn his black belt.

"It's been a long road, but he's turned out to be a fine, young man," his grandfather said.

"He's come a lot further than people said he'd come."

Spradling's grandmother

added, "It's been a life battle, but we were all determined that he was going to make it...He will graduate this year from South Charleston High School with a 3.6 GPA, and he wants to go to college."

Determination overshadowed the victor after he passed his test. Spradling looked toward his teacher and fellow martial artists and bowed.

"Never give up...Never quit," the new black belt said.

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County honors director, discusses new website

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

Commissioners officially said farewell to longtime EMS Director Cecile Kimble.

It was a bittersweet ceremony during the Dec. 17 Putnam Commission meeting.

"Cecil's leaving at the end of the month, and he was one of the first people I met when I went to work for the county 11 years ago," said County Administrator Brian Donat. "I couldn't have ever asked for a better person to work with - he was honest and hard-working."

Donat continued, "This is a well-deserved retirement."

Commissioner Steve Andes added, "You took us from ambulances not being on the streets to Mercedes."

Commissioner President Joe Haynes laughed.

"We appreciate your hard work," he said.

Commissioners presented the EMS Director with a custom clock to commemorate his 30 years of service.

"I just think it's time for me to step aside and let someone else take the reins and run with it," Kimble said. "My whole career has been here, and I just want to see this continue and move forward without me."

John Dearnell is nearly finished with his training. The for-

mer Charleston Ambulance Service and Fire Department member will take over the Putnam EMS Department after the first of the year.

The new director will lead 30 full-time and 20 part-time staff members. He will assist crews as they cover 350-square miles across Putnam County.

"It's a good feeling to know the department is growing, and I want to continue to see it grow as the county grows," Dearnell said.

Next, Project Manager Dusty Hurley updated the commission on the new county website's progress.

"We've had meetings and it sounds like it's going to be within a six-month range before

Cecil Kimble has served in the Putnam County EMS Department for three decades. Commissioners honored his years of service last week. we go online," she said. "There's a lot in the process to make sure

we put a website out there that works properly."

Donat was excited about the new venture.

"This will be an advantage where people can locate ultimately where they need to go from the site," he said.

Andes asked about a uniform calendar to be included on the website.

"Would we put one calendar on there to pull up Parks and other agencies?" he asked.

Hurley answered, "Yes, there will be one universal calendar for all of Putnam County to go on...It will be great."

The Putnam County Commission meets again at 9 a.m. Tuesday Jan. 14.

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Page 14 –Tuesday,December 24,2013 WILLIAM PATRICK GATENS II DALLAS DARREL HOWARD KINNIE DALE HUDNALL SR. MILDRED MARIE JAMES MARGARET HOLLEY MARTIN DELLA S. PAULEY KAYLEE NICOLE ELIZABETH PEARSON THOMAS SPENCE SAUNDERS BRIAN CHRISTOPHER SEXTON JR. SHARON KAY SOWARDS SALLY P. VANDALE

WILLIAM PATRICK GATENS II William Patrick Gatens II, 67, of Bancroft, passed away Dec. 9, 2013.

Born Feb. 9, 1946, in Charleston, he was a son of the late William Patrick and Geraldine DeMotte Gatens and was baptized in the Catholic faith. He proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War with the 173rd Airborne Brigade.

Pat was a retired operator/electrician with Monsanto Corporation, later known as Flexsys. He was a 1964 graduate of Poca High School, where he excelled in sports, namely as a football center.

He was a well-known outdoorsman and woodworker, with his handiwork on display throughout the Kanawha Valley and stretching to the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. He was also a member of VFW Post 9097, Teays Valley.

Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Bonnie Gatens; his children and their families, Patrick, Mary, William IV, James and Marley Gatens of Yorktown, Va., and Vickie, Bobby, Evan and Elizabeth Beller of Poca; his sister, Ann Marie Dean of Bancroft; his brothers- and sisters-in-law, Gary and Deci Painter of Bancroft, Tye and Charlotte Painter of Hometown and Tink and Dena Painter of Beverly; as well as several nieces and nephews and many friends.

Funeral services were held Dec. 12, at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, with Willard Beller officiating. Burial was in Showen Cemetery, Bancroft.

You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family.

DALLAS DARREL HOWARD Dallas Darrel Howard, 72, of Apple Grove, W.Va., died Dec. 15.

Funeral services were held Dec. 20 at Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, W.Va.; burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville.

Donations are suggested to People's Bank, Point Pleasant, to help with funeral expenses.

KINNIE DALE HUDNALL SR. Kinnie Dale Hudnall Sr., 86, formerly of Liberty, passed away Dec. 4, 2013.

Kinnie was a Christian and attended Salt Hill Church in Ripley.

Kinnie was born in Ward on Feb.

27, 1927, to the late Howard and Hallie Landers Hudnall.

Respectfully, Kinnie served our country in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked for General Motors, retiring after 32 years of service.

Mr. Hudnall was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Bonita Yuvonne; and brother, Carroll Ray Hudnall.

Surviving are his children, daughters, Sharolyn Fannin, Judy Huffman, Sherri Basford and Dawn Eskew, and son, Kinnie Hudnall Jr; brothers, Bobby Hudnall and Dalton Hudnall; sisters, Sue Herald and Kay Mullins; eight grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren.

Memorial services were held Dec. 14, at Ward Church of God, Ward, with the Rev. Dalton "Skip" Hudnall officiating.

In honoring Kinnie's wishes, his body was donated to the West Virginia University School of Medicine.

The family requests donations to be made to the Ward Church of God. Cooke Funeral Home, Cedar Grove, was in charge of arrangements.

MILDRED MARIE JAMES Mildred Marie James, 86, of Liberty, passed away Dec. 16, 2013.

She was a graduate of Poca High School and attended Morris Harvey College. She was a school teacher for a few terms and was active and worked in the church for many years. Mildred attended Paradise Bible Church.

Born May 24, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Carl Luikart and Locia Bailey Luikart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Luikart, as well as several aunts, uncles and extended family.

She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Leonard James; her sons, Lyle (Kathy) James of Liberty and Kerry (Mona) James of Liberty; three grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held Dec. 19, at Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel with Pastor Doug McComas and Pastor Paul Browning officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel Cemetery, Red House.

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

MARGARET HOLLEY MARTIN Margaret Holley Martin of Abingdon, Va., formerly of Scott Depot passed away Dec. 17, 2013.

She was born on May 10, 1925, in Ansted, W.Va., to Arnold L. and Blanche Holley of Charleston. She was a former employee of Western Union, Drawdy Mountain Coal Company, which her family owned, and helped her husband, Bob Martin, with their various

Obituaries business ventures over their lifetime together.

She married her sweetheart, Robert L. "Bob" Martin, when she was 15, and they were together until his death in 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Ross of Abingdon, Va.; grandchildren, Jennifer Eppolito (Sam) of Pleasant Unity, Pa.; and five greatgrandchildren, Estelle, Wyatt and Scarlett Eppolito of Pennsylvania and Kasey and Colt Richardson of Scott Depot.

Per her wishes, there were no services. Please make donations to the charity of your choice.

DELLA S. PAULEY Della S. Pauley, 94, of Eleanor, passed away Dec. 16, 2013. She had been a resident of Eleanor since 1938 and worked at the hosiery mill in Eleanor, H.A. Cox in Nitro and at Smith's Grocery Store for 27 years. Della attended the First Baptist Church of Eleanor.

Born Sept. 23, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Barry Shepard and Bertha Blankenship Shepard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 73 years, Clarence F. Pauley, as well as three brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by her daughter, Janice Johnston of Nitro; two grandsons; two sisters; 10 greatgrandchildren; and three greatgreat-grandchildren.

A special thanks to Kim Johnston, who served as Della's special caregiver for the last years of her life.

Funeral services were held Dec. 21, at Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel with Pastor Don Austin officiating. Burial was in Beech Grove Cemetery, Eleanor.

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

KAYLEE NICOLE ELIZABETH PEARSON Kaylee Nicole Elizabeth Pearson, 5, passed away Dec. 10, 2013.

She was preceded in death by sister, Samantha Dawn Pearson; uncle Jack Casto; aunts, Jackie Casto and Tammy Ferguson; great-grandparents, Russell and Zeda Mae Ferguson, Jack and Marilyn Casto; great-greatgrandparents, Melvin Gillispie, Cleatis Gillispie; PaPaw Ross Burkes.

A very happy child, Kaylee woke up with a smile every morning.

She was always "ready to go", do something whether it be "alking" (walking), turning pages, counting numbers or playing with a toy that PaPaw Johnny bought her.

She will be sadly missed by everyone whose lives she enriched.

Surviving are her mother, Jessica M. Casto (Sue Hatfield) of Fraziers Bottom; father, Chad Pearson (Nancy Hickman) of Grantsville; brother, Brenin Pearson of Grantsville; grandmother, Joann Pauley of Calhoun County; aunt, Barbara Pearson of Leon;

The Putnam Standard MaMaw, Tina Nutter of Hurricane; PaPaw, Dwane Casto of Buffalo; aunt Jennifer Casto (Jerry Randolph) of St. Albans; PaPaw, Johnny Ferguson (Brenda) of Fraziers Bottom; MaMaw, Shirley Ferguson of Fraziers Bottom; great-great-grandmother, Lilly Gillispie of Fraziers Bottom; MaMaw, Kati Lyons (Guy) of Charleston; Nana, Cherie Walls (John) of Dunbar.

Funeral services were held Dec. 16, 2013 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Jack Garton officiating. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery, Given.

You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family.

Jessica and the family would like to thank the staff of CabellHuntington Hospital as well as the staff and students of Winfield Elementary Schools for all the compassion shown.

Donations may be made to Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation, 2004 Green Hollow Drive, Iselin, NJ 08830.

THOMAS SPENCE SAUNDERS Mr. Thomas Spence Saunders, 75, of Poca, passed away Dec. 16, 2013.

He was retired from Ravenswood Aluminum and Carpenters Local No. 1207 of Charleston. Tommy was a member of Nitro Church of the Nazarene.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Mrs. Toby Saunders.

He is survived by his son, Raymond and wife, Bobbi Jo; brother Kenneth Saunders; sister, Carolyn Murray; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Services were held Dec. 20, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel, Poca, with Pastor David Clark officiating. Burial was in Ortin Heights Cemetery.

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

BRIAN CHRISTOPHER SEXTON JR. Brian Christopher Sexton Jr., 23, of Scott Depot, left this world much too early.

Born Sept. 12, 1990, in Charleston, he was a son of Brian Christopher Sexton and Angela Dawn Pauley. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Billy Jack Sexton; his cousin, Jason Shaffer; and his uncles, David Meredith Dent and Timothy Pauley.

In addition to his parents, Chris is survived by his siblings, Destiny and Josh Sexton and William, Allison and Heather Woollard; grandparents, Sharon Sexton of Scott Depot, Duke (Maria) Pauley of St. Albans and Linda (Ted) Turley of Farmland, Ind.; uncles, Dustin Sexton (Sarah Waldron) of Scott Depot, Joe (Laura) Dent of Durbin, Shawn Pauley of St. Al-

bans, Emmitt Pauley of Buffalo, Spanky Pauley of Ohio, Darrell Pauley of Montgomery, Joshua Pauley of St. Albans and Kenny Pauley of Gauley Bridge; one nephew; two nieces; and cousins.

Also surviving is his stepmother, Cynthia Yates.

Funeral services were held Dec. 14, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with his uncle, the Rev. Sidney Dent, officiating.

You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family.

SHARON KAY SOWARDS Sharon Kay Sowards, 63, of Culloden, passed away Dec. 8, 2013.

Sharon was preceded in death by her father, Leroy Collins; mother, Norma Thomas Collins; son, Mikey McGraw; and sister, Linda Collins.

Sharon was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Sharon is survived by her husband of 35 years, Tommy Sowards; children, Chad Childers and Lori Conley; sister, Kathryn Briscoe; brothers, William Collins, Wilson Collins, Bernie Collins, Joe Collins, Jessie Collins and Randy Collins; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held Dec. 13, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Pastor Bernie Gatens officiating. Burial was at Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane.

You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family.

SALLY P. VANDALE Sally P. Vandale, 76, of Scott Depot, formerly of Charleston, passed away Dec. 10, 2013.

Sally was born Nov. 22, 1937, in Charleston to the late Jessie P. and Robert L. Vandale, Sr. She was a graduate of Charleston High School, class of 1955, attended Marshall (College) University, was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, was director in several nursing homes in the area, and had a career in tax preparations, flowers shops and wedding planning.

Sally is survived by her loving family; sister, A. Kay Vandale of St. Albans; brother, Robert L. (Phyllis) Vandale Jr., of Scott Depot; nephew, Robert L. (Jennifer) Vandale III of Charleston; greatnephews, Brandon Barker, Quincy Bruton and their mother, Deborah Barker; and many friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Pat Taylor, Renae Hughes, personal home care workers, and Abode Home Care Service, Beverly Meadows.

An honors service was held Dec. 20, 2013 at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Institute with Pastor Keith Hudson and Pastor David McCormick officiating.

Elk Funeral Home, Charleston assisted the Vandale family.

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Kindergarten students at Winfield Elementary School sing during their Christmas concert Wednesday Dec. 18. More than 50 parents and friends watched the students perform.

Winfield Elementary students get into the "Christmas Spirit" during the school's annual performance. More than 60 kindergarteners enjoyed singing for their families and teachers in the school cafeteria.

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Winfield Elementary kindergarten student Leil Warnick performs during the concert. Warnick and her classmates all wore Santa hats, reindeer antlers and Christmas apparel during the performance.