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`Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.’ – Proverbs 22:6.

Just Days Before Christmas...

May We All Find Peace This Christmas Many people in our Nation will remember Christmas 2012 with great sadness. They will go through the holiday with heavy hearts.

Yet, many will seek comfort in God and know that He will bring them through the darkest days.

It is with deep sympathy that we extend our thoughts and prayers to those in Sandy Hook, Conn.

May we all search for peace in the upcoming days and months.

'Twas 11 days before Christmas around 9:38... when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven's gate.

Their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air.

They could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there.

They were filled with such joy, they didn't know what to say.

They remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day.

"Where are we?" asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse.

"This is heaven." declared a small boy. "We're spending Christmas at God's house."

When what to their wondering eyes did appear… but Jesus, their savior, the children gathered near.

He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same.

Then He opened His arms and He called them by name.

And in that moment was joy that only heaven can bring Those children all flew into the arms of their King And as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace… one small girl turned and looked at Jesus' face.

And as if He could read all the questions she had, He gently whispered to her, "I'll take care of Mom and Dad." Then He looked down on earth, the world far below, He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe.

Then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand, "Let My power and presence

re-enter this land!"

"May this country be delivered from the hands of fools" "I'm taking back my nation.

I'm taking back my schools!"

Then He and the children stood up without a sound.

"Come now my children, let me show you around."

Excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran.

All displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can, And I heard Him proclaim as

He walked out of sight, "In the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT." Written by Cameo Smith, Mt. Wolf, PA.

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Page 2 – December 24 & 25,2012 "Buffalo for Senior Citizens" A buffet dinner will be held at the Buffalo Diner on Saturday, Dec 22, 2 PM - ?

There will be a variety of food selections with the cost of the dinner being the focus of this event.

Admission cost is a MERCHANT GIFT CARD, of any amount. (Example: a gift certificate or card from any of our local merchants - Buffalo Foodking, Buffalo Drug, Stokes, Exxon, Angalenos, Tammy's Restaurant, Dollar General, Buffalo Diner, Buffalo Shopping Center, Fruth, Foodland, Rite-Aid, Walmart, Kroger's, Edible Arrangements, Home Depot, etc).

The gift card donations will be collected at the door on the day of the event and distributed to Buffalo and local area senior citizens, in a random manner.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the volunteers organizing this event: Melody Matthews, Trojan Car Club, Warren and Jesse Shamblin, and of course Billy & Deanna Desimone, owners of the Buffalo Diner.

SpeakEasy Singles New Year’s Eve Dance SpeakEasy Singles will have their New Year’s Eve Dance from 9 pm – 1 am on Monday, December 31st. There will be special food, non-alcoholic drinks, music by DJ Randy Justice and more. WV State University – Wilson Student Union, Washington Avenue off of WV 25 (Fairlawn Avenue), Institute. Cost is $10 members; $12 non-members.

Putnam County Schools Developmental Screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, January 4, 2013 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.

Community Calendar 2013 Pool Discounts

(25% off Wave Pool and County Pool Passes) NOW – December 21, 2012 This holiday season the Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission is giving a 25% discount on 2013 season passes.

A great stocking stuffer!

To purchase season passes contact the Putnam County Parks and Recreation office by December 21 at 562-0518 ext. 10.

Network of Women (NOW) Monthly Meeting Date: December 20, 2012 Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM About NOW: This committee is led by women in business in the community. Programs are designed to support women in the business community. Typical programs conducted throughout the year are a blood drive, the “Uniquely Me” Program, “Ladies Night Out” and “In the Know”.

The group also participates in “Bell Ringing” for the Salvation Army and collected non-perishable food items throughout the year and distributed to the local food pantry to give back to the community. NOW is open to all women working for and with Putnam County Chamber member businesses interested in expanding their professional, personal and social relationships with other women.

SC Public Library Holiday Closings The South Charleston Public Library will be closed December 24 and 25, 2012 for the Christmas holiday. The Library will also be closed December 31, 2012 and January 1, 2013 for the New Year.

They will reopen on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 9 a.m.; and will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 9 a.m.

Nitro Senior Citizen Center The Nitro Senior Center, Second Avenue and 21st Street, is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. All seniors are invited to visit, have lunch, play pool or cards, use exercise machines and

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enjoy other activities. For those needing a ride, the senior van is available by calling 304-755-5502 before 9 a.m.

New - 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 Jan. 22, 29, Feb.5, 2013 From 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. For more information, please contact Laura at 743-8281 or check out her website at www.moulphotography.com or to register call the Park Office at 304-562-0518 Ext. 10.

Caregiver Support Program The Family Caregiver Support Program offers support, training and relief to those providing fulltime caregiving for a loved one.

Services include in-home respite and counseling. Putnam Aging, the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services and the Metro Area Agency on Aging sponsors the program.

For more information, contact Sally Halstead, 304-562-9451.

Breast Cancer Support Group Meetings are held in the education room at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital every fourth Monday from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Questions, call CAMC Family Resource Center at 304-388-2545.

Bingo Every Wednesday night (7:00 p.m.) VFW Post 9097, Teays Valley Road. Public invited.

PCTC Adult Learning Center provides Academic Remediation Students prepare for various types of testing including ACT, GED, and LPN. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Friday. For more info. call 5862411.

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Velma’s View

By Velma Kitchens I Love to tell the Story The Christmas Story is one of my favorite stories in the whole world. I love to read and I’m glad I had good teachers who taught me to read. If you can read, you can succeed.

The Christmas Story is one of magnificent beauty and truth.

The Lord Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. He came by way of a virgin. Mary did not know a man and The Holy Ghost came upon her and she was with child. Jesus Christ had no sin. His blood is perfect. No human father. Joseph was his earthly father, but God is his heavenly father. To think how a King would come to earth for us is so overwhelming. The gospel of Jesus is so simple a child can understand the Christmas message. I love to tell the story.

We read Luke Chapter two verses 1-19 on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day before opening presents. We made it a tradition when our children were small and we have kept the tradition alive.

One man once said for Jesus to come to earth from out of Ivory Palaces would be like us living on the ground with the worms. I have never forgotten that and I have thought about that over and over. I don’t know anyone of us who would be willing to go down and live among the worms, but Jesus came to live among sinners.

To go to Calvary and shed His blood for all who ask Him into their hearts. If there was any other way for people to be saved from their sin, Jesus would not have come to earth.

I love to tell the story, because it is true.

That little baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger in Bethlehem is God in the flesh. When we see Jesus, we will see God. The story does not end at Calvary. Three days later He came out of the borrowed tomb. It was borrowed because He knew He wouldn’t need it long.

If you know Christ as your Saviour, please share it with your loved ones. Don’t take for granted all of your family will go to Heaven when they die. Only those who have accepted Christ in their hearts will be there with you.

What better time than Christmas to tell the old, old story?

Literacy Volunteers of Putnam County Would you like to make a difference? Do you know someone who needs help with reading?

Become a literacy volunteer and help adults improve their basic academic skills. We will teach you how to help others through our free 10 hour training session which will give you the skills you need. Call 304-757-1550.

“RED HOT” Show Choir Announces 2013 Dinner Theater!

Hurricane High School’s Red Hot Show Choir cordially invites the public to its annual Dinner Theater on Friday, Saturday and

Sunday, January 4-6, at Hurricane High School.

This long-standing tradition has grown extremely popular over the years by providing a full service meal, featuring our seven-time State Champion Show Choir members as the servers. While eating a home cooked meal of roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad, homemade rolls, dessert and drink, guests will be entertained by special MC’s as well as individual performances and prizes. Following dinner, Red Hot will debut its complete 2013 competition show. Proceeds from the weekend will fund the group’s expenses for the upcoming competition season Dinner Theater times & cost are Friday - 6:30 pm; Saturday 1pm and 6:30 pm; and Sunday 1 pm. Cost is $15 adults and $10 children 10 and under. Saturday’s 1:00 matinee offers discount pricing of $12 adults and $7 children. Doors open one hour prior to dinner and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling 304-743-0950. Red Hot truly appreciates the continued support of the community!

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Putnam County says Goodbye to Commissioner

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

WINFIELD, WV – Commissioners said goodbye to one of their own during a short Dec. 11 meeting.

Commissioner President Gary Tillis had a bittersweet morning.

Tillis thanked his fellow commissioners and the county he represented for six years.

“This has been a great experience, and it goes quick,” he said.

“It’s been an honor to represent Putnam County and work with this staff…I’m trying to come to terms with moving on.”

Commissioner Steve Andes thanked Tillis for his hard work.

“It really has been a quick six years,” said Andes. “I consider you a friend, and even though we may have had our differences; it was for the better of Putnam County.”

Commissioner Joe Haynes agreed, “We’ve been friends for a long time, and we’ll continue to be.”

Putnam County Administrator Brian Donat said, “Best of luck to you, Gary.”

Republican Andy Skidmore will be taking over Tillis’ spot.

Skidmore won the Nov. 6 election.

Tillis passed down some words of wisdom and encouragement to the new commissioner.

“It can appear to be overwhelming at first, but you have some of the greatest people to lean on,” he said, looking toward Haynes, Andes and Donat.

“You’ll always have someone to call when you need help.”

Tillis expressed appreciation

This was Commissioner Gary Tillis’ last meeting. He thanked commissioners and residents of Putnam County for their support. Tillis plans to spend more time with his family and more energy at his full-time position at the W.Va. Laborers District Council. Courtesy Photo. for the residents of the county.

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve,” he said. “I love this county and I love the people…This is the best county in the state, and even the nation.”

Moments later, Tillis walked out of the commission chambers for the last time.

Although it was a short meeting, commissioners did discuss a large project for the courthouse.

The county received an 80/20 grant for $100,000. The state will pay $80,000 and the county $20,000 to continue the installation of energy-efficient windows.

This will cover about a quarter of the building’s windows.

“This should save on heating and cooling costs,” said Haynes.

Donat agreed, “It will be a blessing.”

The installation is tentatively scheduled to take place by early summer.

The Putnam County Commission will meet again Tuesday, Jan. 8.

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Christin’s Corner

By Christin Daugherty Dear Christin, My endless search to find true love has resulted in my friends setting me up with every single guy they know. Most recently, my best friend threw me into the awkward situation of being forced to hang out with her recently divorced coworker. The problem, while this may not sound like much of a problem, is that we hit it off great!

We had so much in common, we were mutually attracted to each other, and it was the best time I’ve had with a guy in awhile. But, here’s the kicker - he’s only been divorced for a month! Do you think this could pose as a problem? Or do you think I have nothing to worry about?

Sincerely, Single in the City Dear Single, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, and I could always be wrong, but the answer is yes – this is a big problem. I know this is probably not what you wanted to hear, but I think somewhere deep down, you already knew what the answer was going to be.

It would be one thing if you were just looking for someone to have fun with. It is something else entirely if you are looking for a lasting relationship.

Dating is SO hard. Not only do

you have to find someone that you are attracted to, can relate to, have things in common with, and that meet your standards, but now you have to worry about whether or not they are actually available! Sure, he’s single, but is he “available”? That’s the million dollar question!

The thing about a newly divorced man is that they are used to being in an exclusive relationship. That’s what they are most comfortable and familiar with. So naturally, when their marriage is over, they tend to seek out that same kind of relationship. The problem with this is that they are also male.

Now, I don’t want anyone to accuse me of “man-hating”, so let me explain. Any man who has been with the same woman for a long period of time is going to go through a “single spell”. This is what I like to refer to as the period of time when a guy suddenly realizes that he’s “free”. This sudden urge to hit the town, and check out everything that is on the menu that he has been missing out on, may not hit him right away - especially if he is licking his wounds. But when it does I hope you are far, far away.

You see, I’ve seen this happen many, MANY times. It even hap-

pened to me once. Wounded guy meets girl. Girl falls for wounded guy. Guy feels better and starts reevaluating his current situation.

Girl gets crushed. And trust me, if it’s anything like what I went through, it will not be an easy recovery.

So, what to do about this new friend of yours? Well, you may want to start off by telling him about your concerns. However, he will probably just tell you that everything is fine and that he is fully recovered and ready to date.

And this is not necessarily a lie.

He may actually deem it to be true. Don’t believe him!

I think the best course of action, if you really like this guy, is to try to remain friends.

Close…but not too close. If you can do that then maybe there will be a future for the two of you just not right now. Trust me, this guy needs time to heal. And, like I said before, maybe I’m wrong.

But would you really want to be with a guy who felt nothing after going through something as traumatizing as a divorce? I didn’t think so.

“Dating is about finding out who you are and who others are.

If you show up in a masquerade outfit, neither is going to happen.” - Henry Cloud Got a problem? Need some answers?

Contact me at christin@theputnamstandard.co m ** The opinions of this column are solely the opinions of this individual writer and are not the opinions of the Putnam Standard or Cabell Standard newspapers. **

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Debbie’s Poetry Corner

Pork Roast with Sauerkraut and Kielbasa Makes 12 servings Ingredients 1 (2 pound) boneless pork loin roast 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves salt and pepper to taste 4 pounds sauerkraut 1 pound kielbasa, cut into 3inch pieces

Art by Natalie Larson

Directions Preheat the oven broiler. Place the roast in a roasting pan, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with thyme leaves, and season with salt and pepper. Place under the broiler for 10 minutes, until lightly browned in several places.

Place 2 pounds sauerkraut in a slow cooker. Arrange kielbasa pieces around the edges of the slow cooker pot, and place the roast in the center. Cover with remaining sauerkraut.

Cover slow cooker, and cook roast 6 hours on High.

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By Debra J. Harmes-Kurth

Send your poetry to Debra Harmes-Kurth 1042 Pike Street • Milton,WV 25541 Welcome to the last poetry Corner for the year 2012. I will be starting a new series or articles in January or 2013. I wish all of you a very Happy Holiday Season and a Blessed New Year. As always please send your poems or prose to Debra J. Harmes Kurth, 1042 Pike Street, Milton, WV 25541 or cabellputnampoetry@hotmail.co m ***** Archaeology in Rhapsidae Encroaching upon the sight of the unseeing the rasping of the dead leaves remind me of those earthbound.

I seek shards of past lives and fragments of time.

Whilst hoping the trail of truth shall not wane cold.

Brushing aft the veil of fertile terra, the stains of a bygone era are upon my finger whorls.

This present age is all so familiar.

That past lives and nameless loves might be revealed, and shared rituals not unlike ours to be examined in their absence.

Only time truly separates us.

Death will not silence them.

For the speechless are yet revealing.

As I listen to the unsaid language of silence, they whom were once restless are not so.

And having slipped into shadows of winter sleep, they are now risen to a new light of dawn.

But what have I truly uncovered?

Except that I’m sorry that I missed you.

Rod Sargent,WV ***** Reunion I yearn for the way things were and can never be.

So many gone, waiting for us to join.

Some day, at Heavens Gate.

A family reunion, no one will want to miss.

Our hearts will be filled with bliss.

As we give our loved ones a long awaited kiss.

Mary Ellen Davis,WV ***** Digital Desire Night. Every night fingers roam deftly with obsession,

wearing out plastic keys and plastic mouse.

This quiet desperation overtakes and threatens to consume.

So much to do, so little time.

Time needs to be fed, needs to be nourished lest It dies and takes you with It. Yet fingers keep moving across wasteland of keyboard even at this late hour.

Can’t find it in the bedroom, with him.

Or by myself Or in hours spent with my old friend Literature.

The mind seeks something else, something…more.

Digital desire.

White-hot, sizzling-bubbleto-the-touch, stomach-growling need Penetrates all else And throws away Time.

It lands in the wastebasket Away from clatter-clinkingtapping of keys and mouse, forgotten.

Laura Adkins,WV

WV hands out Clean Community and Clean County awards

December Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL

Skilar Nye (Dec. 23rd) Robert (Bob) Foster Bonnie Fizer Coiner Angie Cory Xavier Cory Beatrice Lovejoy (Dec. 31st) Darren Edwards Valarie Meadows John Morrison Liz Roop Shay Miller Debbie Pernell Mary Sizemore Heather Winter Patricia Mitchell

Carlton Nelson Jackalyn Newman 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

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

Four West Virginia communities that went above and beyond in their efforts to beautify and clean up their respective towns have been recognized by the state Department of Environmental Protection for environmental stewardship in 2012.

The DEP’s Make It Shine Program has awarded Clean Community Awards to New Cumberland in Hancock County; Camden-onGauley, in Webster County; Odd, in

Raleigh County; and the Village of Beech Bottom, in Brooke County.

Beech Bottom was the grand prize winner and will receive $500 to apply toward additional cleanup/beautification projects.

In addition to the Clean Community Awards, the DEP also recognized Putnam County with a 2012 Clean County Award. The Putnam County Solid Waste Authority will receive $2,000 to put toward

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cleanup and other projects. “As always, we are excited and pleased to recognize the outstanding efforts of these communities and counties,” said Danny Haught, chief of the DEP’s REAP (Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan) program, which oversees the state’s Make It Shine efforts.

“Their strong commitment to improving their communities and the environment is a model all of West Virginia can follow,” Haught said.

For more information about the Clean Community and Clean County awards, contact Travis Cooper at 1-800-322-5530 or by email at Travis.L.Cooper@wv.gov.

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Community News

Fire Department holds Annual Boot Drive

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

HURRICANE – Firefighters stood in the rain to collect donations for the Christian Community Cupboard Dec. 8.

Men and women held out boots, while drivers slowed down to drop in dollars and change to help provide food for area residents. The Hurricane Fire Department has been holding this annual boot drive for more than 15 years, and the firefighters were happy to help their neighbors this winter.

“It’s the fire department’s job to take care of each other,” said Asst.

Chief Dana Spade. “It feels good to give to the community.”

For more than 15 years, the Hurricane Fire Department has held its annual winter boot drive on the streets of the city. Last year, more than $5,000 was raised to supply area residents with food from the Christian Community Cupboard. Photo by Justin Waybright.

Last year firefighters raised about $5,000. Despite the rainy weather, they hoped to raise even more this year.

Spade described the importance of this annual event and how it affects those involved.

“We don’t do this for ourselves,” he said. “We do it for a cause.”

Mayor Scott Edwards agreed, “The firefighters don’t just fight fires; they help others,” he said.

Edwards held out a boot, and watched men and women, one-byone, give to this cause. He was proud to help.

“It’s always good to raise money to help people,” Edwards said.

“We’re here to help take care of our own.”

The Fire Department and the City of Hurricane wish to thank Sheetz of Hurricane for their help and compassion during this fundraiser.

Deer Hunters in West Virginia harvest 56,173 Bucks during the Buck Firearms Season SOUTH CHARLESTON - Preliminary data collected from game checking stations across the state indicate deer hunters in West Virginia harvested 56,173 bucks during the two-week buck firearms season, which ran from November 19 through December 1, according to Frank Jezioro, Director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR).

The 2012 buck harvest was seven percent less than the 2011 harvest of 60,157. The top 10 counties for buck harvest were as follows: Preston (2,108), Greenbrier (1,907), Randolph (1,792), Mason (1,667), Jackson (1,662), Hampshire (1,570), Monroe (1,563), Ritchie (1,518), Wetzel (1,496) and Hardy (1,435).

This year’s buck harvest is slightly less than last year, with decreases occurring in four of the six DNR districts. The largest percent decreases occurred in the western and central counties of the state. The harvest was 27th among all recorded antlered buck firearm seasons. This year’s preliminary buck harvest remains seven percent below the previous five-year average of 60,236.

Wildlife biologists and wildlife managers collected age-specific biological information at checking stations in 24 counties this year and preliminary analysis indicate antler development was good. The dry weather was good for hunter participation this year but made moving in the woods noisy. Deer densities that were more in balance with the habitat in many areas, combined with the better-than-average acorn crop that allowed deer to frequent open fields less frequently, made this year’s deer season challenging for many hunters.

Residual access problems associated with Hurricane Sandy, such as downed trees blocking forest roads, may have hindered the ability of some buck hunters to reach their favorite hunting spots, especially in some of the high mountain counties.

Wildlife biologists will analyze data from the combined 2012 deer seasons (i.e., buck, antlerless, archery and muzzleloader) before making appropriate recommendations for next year’s deer hunting seasons. These recommendations will be available for public review at 12 regulations meetings scheduled for March 18 and 19, 2013. (See page 5 of the current 2012 - 2013 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary or visit the DNR Web site at www.wvdnr.gov for sched-

uled meeting locations.)

Director Jezioro reminds hunters that several days of deer hunting opportunity still remain for 2012. The traditional antlerless deer season in selected counties on both public and private land opens December 13 and runs through December 15.

The Youth, Class Q/QQ and Class XS deer season (antlerless deer only) will be open on December 26 - 27 in any county with a firearms deer season, and will be followed by the reopening of Class N/NN antlerless deer season on December 28 - 31 in 48 counties or portions of counties.

(See the 2012 - 2013 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary or visit the DNR Web site at www.wvdnr.gov for county and area listings.)

December 24 & 25,2012 – Page 5

WeeklyDevotional

By Mary Jane

“CHRISTMAS PROGRAM” Thought for the week: Read LUKE 2:1-14 THE BIRTH OF JESUS. (KJV) When you were young, do you remember being in the school or church Christmas program, what fun it was?

Participating in any holiday program always brings back memories, the fun, and antics that went on behind the scenes, however, once that curtain was pulled and you were the one, front and center on the stage, in front of family and friends things changed quickly.

The church Christmas program was always a big deal when I was growing up.

The smaller ones had a poem part to read, the play itself, and what part you played was the main course, anyone could be in the play, most all the ladies of the church were angels carrying candles at one time in the program, often the pastor himself, then Santa came with gifts and candy for all.

A tradition we still look forward to today with our grandchildren and great-grandchildren as we try each year to repeat the story of Jesus birth.

What about those who never attend church services, do you think of them, for instance the ghettos of N.Y., the children of addicted parents, or no parents, abused children, and children in foster homes who may not know the story of JESUS BIRTH that is celebrated in the month of December? Believe me, today more than ever, there is more focus on Santa and gift receiving than on the true meaning of Christmas.

Young men and women have told me, they never knew what Christmas and the story about Jesus was, till someone told them as an adult, they were never taken to church in their youth, learning later in life from their spouse or friends or their own children.

Knowing about Jesus, why GOD sent his only begotten Son to be born, then die on the cross to save us of our sins that we may have eternal life is not just for foreign missionaries to teach in other countries, it may be your next door neighbor who needs to hear this.

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. JOHN; 3:16 Those lasting memories and friends we make in youth thru church and elementary school to graduation, always stays with us as well as the mischief’s we did together.

That’s just part of becoming a responsible adult, also a good time to become a Christian.

To obey God’s word and live the good life, so that you may teach others what the true meaning of Christmas is.

Happy holidays are memories shared from one year to the next.

Prayer: Thank you our Father in heaven for such a plan, for life hereafter. Amen.

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Twenty-ninth Judicial Circuit Judge Joseph Reeder was sworn into office on Dec. 11. More than 100 friends, family members and community leaders gathered in the judicial annex to support Putnam County's newest judge. Reeder said he was proud to serve the county.

"I hope to continue the excellence in Putnam County as far as the courtroom is concerned, and I'm looking forward to this. It's an honor and a privilege," he said.

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Are Mountaineers really always free?

David Payne Sr. Column by David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

There was a big, burly, friendof-the-family boy that used come around my house all the time.

Then, he went to college at West Virginia University.

Suddenly, every day my Facebook feed was filled with seemingly nothing but “Brock Burwell has been tagged in...,” etc.

Brock became the Mountaineer, just like his uncle before him. I told him to remember as he traveled around the country,

“you are the only mascot packing heat.”

The mountaineer's rifle is a real rifle. There is nothing better to represent our “mountaineers are always free,” West Virginia way of life. It has to be a working rifle, because every time stuff happens that we like, such as scoring touchdowns, the rifle is fired.

A few months back, Brock handed off this iconic symbol to Justin Kimble, the current mountaineer.

Kimble, 24, a Franklin native, killed his first black bear recently.

But not everyone is congratulating him on his major goal kicked from his bucket list.

The problem is the same weapon that he fires when the Mountaineers score, is the same weapon he used to kill the bear.

I'm pretty sure Brock never used the mountaineer rifle afield, but Kimble is far from the first Mountaineer to use the rifle to shoot some kind of animal – I have heard and seen reports of previous mountaineers using the rifle to shoot deer during their stints as the WVU mascot. Kimble himself has deer hunted with

it before. This was just the first time the anti-gun wackos noticed it.

But Kimble did one thing that, to my knowledge, no mountaineer has ever done before – he did it on video and then posted that video for all the world to see.

After he shoots the bear, he yells – get this - “Let's go mountaineers!”

My wife was the first to inform me of this. My reaction, I imagine, is shared by many West Virginians – good for him.

When you exercise your rights and put it on a video for all the world to see, the problem is all the world can see it. The world is full of people who would like nothing better than to revoke the second amendment and force everybody to eat lettuce on tofu three times a day.

So, those folks weren't too happy. Those folks can be very loud. Very persuasive. WVU hasn't really – publicly at least – cracked the whip on Kimble.

“While Jonathan Kimble’s actions broke no laws or regulations,” said WVU spokesman John Bolt, “the University has discussed this with him and he

agrees that it would be appropriate to forego using the musket in this way in the future.”

I suppose if you are a public school and you decide you're going to cave in and completely sell out the West Virginia way of life in favor of the wishes of the PETA ilk, that's about the most polite way you can do it. But at least, come on here, don't call it a musket. It's not a musket. It's a rifle.

I did have one concern. It was the fact that, to hunt bear or anything else with the mountaineer rifle, you would necessarily be loading a lead ball into a rifle that is supposed to shoot blanks. So, you could theoretically introduce the possibility that, through negligence, a lead ball could be in the rifle when it was shot during a game or something. This is the ONLY legitimate argument against mountaineer's hunting with their rifles.

So, I thought about my experiences in similar situations. I used to be a Civil War reenactor, Confederate cavalry. We actually pointed our weapons – loaded with blanks – in the general directions of other people – in my

case, usually Yankee infantry.

Did we ever fire live rounds in our weapons in certain situations, such as a target range? You bet we did. But we also were very careful about making sure they weren't loaded with live ammunition, despite the fact you don't leave black-powder firearms loaded like you would a modern weapon because the powder is so corrosive. As a cavalryman, I carried three revolvers, but those reenactors with rifles weren't allowed to use ramrods in battle – even though it would be far more historically correct to do so, because we didn't want to take a chance somebody would leave a ramrod in a rifle and accidentally shoot somebody with it.

So, after thinking about this, I came to the following conclusions. Since WVU isn't going to step up to the plate on this, somebody – say this writer – has to stand up and defend our West Virginia way of life.

That and congratulations Mr. Mountaineer for killing your first bear.

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

Outdoors Roundup Buck harvest sees 7 percent decline Biologists who had been expecting a slight rise for this years' buck-season deer harvest found themselves slightly disappointed.

According to the preliminary totals, West Virginia deer hunters bagged a total of 56,173 bucks during the state's two-week buck season – a seven percent decrease from last year's totals.

Four of the DNR's six districts

saw declines. The top 10 counties for buck harvest were as follows: Preston (2,108), Greenbrier (1,907), Randolph (1,792), Mason (1,667), Jackson (1,662), Hampshire (1,570), Monroe (1,563), Ritchie (1,518), Wetzel (1,496) and Hardy (1,435).

The largest percent decreases occurred in the western and central counties of the state. The harvest ranked 27th among all recorded antlered buck firearm seasons (since the late 1940s).

This year’s preliminary buck harvest remains seven percent below the previous five-year average of 60,236.

Biologists' data indicates that antler development has been good. The dry weather was good for hunter participation this year but made moving in the woods noisy. Deer densities that were more in balance with the habitat in many areas, combined with the better-than-average acorn crop that allowed deer to frequent open fields less frequently, made this year’s deer season challenging for many hunters.

Residual access problems associated with Hurricane Sandy, such as downed trees blocking forest roads, may have hindered the ability of some buck hunters to reach their favorite hunting spots, especially in some of the high mountain counties.

The official totals won't be released for several weeks. Biolo-

gists will analyze this year's data and use that to make recommendations for next year's hunting seasons. These recommendations will be available for public review at 12 regulations meetings scheduled for March 18 and 19, 2013.

Hunters in Putnam County killed 1168 deer, only two less than they did last year. In Cabell County, the harvest increased to 746 deer from 705 harvested during the 2011 season.

Eagle Survey slated The annual eagle survey of the Pipestem area is slated for Jan. 12. Pipestem State Park naturalist Jim Phillips is pairing novice birders with more experienced volunteers to scan the skies and record eagle sightings over a four-hour period. Various survey sites include South Overlook of Bluestone Dam, Bull Falls, Bluestone State Park, Mouth of the Bluestone River, West Virginia

Route 20, Bellepoint Park in Hinton, Bertha campground (Bluestone WMA), Greenbrier River, Sandstone Falls and other areas.

“Depending upon how many folks sign up to help, we have from six to 12 survey points established,” Phillips said.

In January 2012, 38 people participated and confirmed sightings of 19 bald eagles and an adult golden eagle. In January 2012, with temperatures in the low 20s, 10 individuals reported sighting six bald eagles and two golden eagles.

Phillips said the eagle population has been growing in southern West Virginia. For more information, call (304) 466-1800 ext. 344 or email pipestemsp@wv.gov. Include “Eagle Survey” in the subject line of e-mails.

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

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Top 10 Emergency Preparedness Gift Ideas: 1) Emergency Weather Radio: A NOAA weather radio is like having your own emergency siren in your home. It is one of the best ways to protect your family in the case of a disaster. Emergency radios are a 24-hour source of weather forecasts, watches, warnings and other emergency information. You can purchase emergency radios for around $30 at most electronic stores, hardware stores and even neighborhood drug stores.

2) Winter Weather Survival Kit: Everyone should carry a winter survival kit in their vehicle. In an emergency it could

save your life and the lives of your passengers. It should include: · flashlight with extra batteries · shovel · water · non-perishable snacks, like energy bars and raisins · extra hats, socks, boots and gloves · first aid kit with pocket knife · blankets or sleeping bag · road salt, sand or cat litter for traction · jumper cables · emergency flares and reflectors

· tire chains · ice scraper/snowbrush · fluorescent distress flag and a whistle to attract attention You can make your own kit or purchase kits at hardware stores and online retailers. And remember, each of these kit items make a great “stocking stuffer”.

3) Cell Phone Adapter: “Murphy’s Law”…the moment you need to use your cell phone to make an emergency call is the moment you have no power left in your battery. Giving someone a cell phone adapter to plug into a car lighter is a great way to say you care.

4) Home Emergency Kit: In an emergency, basic services (electricity, gas, water, etc.) may be cut off for days or even weeks. You may be stuck in your home during that time or evacuated at a moment’s notice.

You probably won’t have time to shop or search for the supplies you need. That’s why it is

important to have your own fully-stocked disaster kit ready.

The kit should include items like: · water · non-perishable food that doesn’t need electricity for storage or preparation · flashlights with extra batteries · first aid kit · pet supplies 5) Enrollment in a CPR or First-Aid Class: Call your local American Red Cross or American Heart Association chapter to find a class near you or your loved ones.

6) Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Many people know that smoke detectors save lives in a fire. But did you know that carbon monoxides can save you from the "silent killer". Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that can be generated by improper ventilation of furnaces, generators and other devices. According to the Cen-

ters for Disease Control, carbon monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the United States, with more than 20,000 people visiting the emergency room and nearly 500 killed each year from overexposure to the gas.

7) Fire Extinguishers: Give one for the kitchen, another for the garage, a third to keep in your car.

8) Foldable Ladder: Keep it near a second-story window for quick escape in a fire 9) Pet Disaster Kits: Your pets will need food and water in a disaster just like you.

Leashes and a carrying case or crate for safer transportation and housing during a disaster is also a good idea.

10) Battery Powered Lamps: Not only great for camping but perfect in an emergency when the power goes out and you need a lot of light.

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Mount Vernon Baptist Church to present “Shadows of Love” at other Churches Members of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane, will present “Shadows of Love,” a story of Christmas, at three other churches during the holiday season.

The Rev. Ron McClung, senior pastor at Mount Vernon, who wrote the script, said, ‘This is a dramatic, multi-sensory presentation of the Christmas story, from creation to the flight to Egypt. Attendees will hear, sense, and see the story in a unique way.”

Continuing, he added, “We

have worked on a silhouette drama that shows the incarnation of God into this world, using a variety of music, color, and narration. “ “This is a great opportunity to invite family and friends to share the joy of His love through the journey of “Shadows of Love,” he stated.

Performances are scheduled at 7pm, Wednesday, December 19, at Judson Baptist Church on Bill’s Creek Road; at 7 pm, Saturday, December 22, and 11 am, Sunday, December 23 at Mount Vernon Baptist Church; and 6:30 pm,

Sunday, December 23, at Point Pleasant’s Main Street Baptist Church.

Pastor McClung authored “Shadows of Love” 10 years ago, originally as an Easter production, and later modified the play to reflect the Christmas season.

The production has been performed in previous years at churches in Kentucky and Ohio where Rev. McClung has served as pastor.

The Mount Vernon Baptist Church choir is under the direction of Rodney LeGrand.

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There’s No Place Like A Safe Home For The Holidays (NAPS)—A crackling fire in the fireplace, candles on the mantel, goodies in the oven and a houseful of family and friends.

The stage is set for festive holiday celebrations —and for increased hazards in the home.

Fortunately, you can help keep your family and friends safe throughout the season by following these eight safety tips: 1.

Fireplaces. Always use a fireplace screen and do not burn paper or any other material that may float out and onto furnishings—including evergreens, which, when dry, can flare out of control and send sparks flying into a room. Make sure Christmas trees are at least three feet away from fireplaces and heat sources.

2.

Smoke detectors. Make sure all smoke detectors in your home are in working order. You should have at least one on each floor, including the basement.

3.

Overloaded outlets.

Decorations, increased cooking and houseguests all contribute to an increased reliance on extension cords and outlet adapters. Don’t string extension cords across doorways, stairs, walkways or other areas where they will pose a tripping hazard.

Plug your tree—and any electrical toys—into outlets protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.

4.

Overnight guests. Do not allow children to open or to play on sofa sleepers or trundle beds. Always keep hands and feet clear of mechanisms when opening or storing the mattress in a sofa sleeper. Be wary of using antique or hand-medown beds for overnight guests.

The construction may be unstable and antique hardware may be dangerous in the hands of small children. Always review

them, are well out of the reach of children.

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Furniture. Upholstery that carries the gold Upholstered Furniture Action Council hangtag was manufactured using construction criteria designed to reduce the likelihood of fire caused by cigarettes, report the experts at the American Home Furnishings Alliance. Up-

holstery exposed to an open flame from a candle, lighter or match, however, can still ignite and may burn rapidly with thick smoke, they warn.

Keep these tips in mind to help keep your house accident- and hazard-free this holiday season.

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Holiday clutter. Plan ahead to handle holiday clutter.

Have garbage bags ready for package wrappings so excess paper is not cluttered around fireplaces or candles in use. A storage ottoman will keep pillows and linens from overnight guests out from under-foot and away from fireplaces and candles. Bookshelves with storage baskets make for fast and easy cleanup of new toys and all their pieces. However, don’t overload shelves, and consider anchoring taller units to the wall to prevent

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Never place an old TV on furniture that was not designed for electronics. Don’t let children climb on or play on furniture housing a television. Avoid placing any items on top of TVs that small children may try to reach, including DVD players and remotes, as well as toys or decorations.

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Protect your identity and money this holiday season The holidays can be a wonderful time for shoppers who enjoy bargain hunting or admiring festive window displays. But it can also be prime hunting season for identity thieves.

According to a recent report from Javelin, the number of identity fraud victims in the United States jumped in 2009 by 12 percent from the previous year to 11.1 million adults - the highest increase since the survey was first conducted in 2003.

"Whether shopping online or in stores, all consumers need to be vigilant," says Shelley Solheim, Director of Financial Ed-

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To protect consumers during the holiday shopping season, the experts at Capital One are offering these simple tips.

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you need. Never carry your social security card in your wallet. * Be aware of your surroundings: Be conscious of other shoppers standing nearby when you are making purchases.

Identity thieves have been known to copy credit card information or take pictures of cards on their cell phones. * Don't leave valuables in your car: Your car's glove compartment isn't a secret hiding place. Wallets left in glove compartments account for thousands of credit card thefts every year.

Shopping Online Be vigilant in cyberspace, especially when shopping on a Web site that's new to you. * Only use secure sites: When you're asked to provide payment information, the beginning of a Web site's URL address should change from http to shttp or https, indicating that the purchase is encrypted or secured. * Consider how you'll pay:

Credit cards generally are a safe option because they allow buyers to receive credit from the issuer if the product isn't delivered. Don't ever send cash or use a money-wiring service because you'll have no recourse if something goes wrong. * Use caution with social media: Retailers increasingly use social media to promote deals and disseminate coupons.

But scammers also use these sites, often masquerading as a friend to deliver malicious links that allow hackers to steal personal information. Be suspicious of any message or promotion you did not sign up to receive, and instead of following links, go directly to a store's Web site. * Keep your password private: When selecting a password for an e-commerce site, do not use commonly known information, such as family names, birthdates, or numbers from your driver's license or Social Security number.

If you are a victim of identity theft, make sure to report it immediately to one of the three credit reporting agencies -TransUnion, Experian or Equifax -- and file a police report.

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Art Projects Help Kids Beat Indoor Winter Blues (SPM Wire) Help your kids avoid cabin fever and winter blues

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These "simple cures" can draw children away from TVs and videogames by actively engaging their creative minds, says children's art expert Shell Herman.

"Getting children involved in creative projects can be energizing and can serve as a great alternative to the non-interactive activities that kids gravitate toward in the winter," says Herman, CEO and cofounder of KidzArt, a national art enrichment franchise.

Herman offers the following art ideas to beat the indoor blues: * Group Creativity: Gather together the neighborhood kids and have an art party. Give them a theme and numerous art mediums (markers, paints, clay, etc.) and watch their creative flow. * Let It Snow, Even Without Snow: If it snows, get the family together and make a snow sculpture.

No, not only generic snowmen!

Bring out the gardening tools and try something new, such as carving a snow castle, polar bear or an igloo. If you don't have real snow, try using white pastels on black paper to create unusual snow scenes. * Art Workshops: Whether it's for a week, a day or just an evening, art camps and workshops give kids an experience that's full of challenging design projects and fun surprises. For more ideas visit www.kidzart.com.

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Red Cross Survey finds Public still plans to give to Charities during the Holidays Despite Donations in 2012 to Political Causes and Hurricane Sandy CHARLESTON - Most Americans say that their giving to political causes in 2012 and Hurricane Sandy relief efforts will not reduce their year-end gifts to charity, according to a new poll by the American Red Cross.

A telephone survey of 1,010 adults conducted earlier this month found that 78 percent of those who have already given to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts say it will not impact their year-end charitable giving, while 90 percent of those who gave to political causes say it will not reduce their giving to non-profits this holiday season.

“We are very grateful for the strong support by the American public of the Red Cross relief response to Hurricane Sandy,” said Becky Howard, Regional Chief Development Officer. “The Red Cross, like other nonprofits, relies on funding throughout the year to support its mission to help those who need our help.”

Other key findings of the survey include: • The most popular ways people give are by putting money aside in a canister or giving to someone who is asking for a donation in a public place (both 56 percent) and mailing a check (52 percent). One in five (21 percent) say they have used a charity’s website to donate over the past 12 months.

• Friends are influential in American’s charitable gift decisions, as half of all donors (51 percent) say they would donate if a friend talked to them personally about a charity.

• Of social media users polled, 68 percent say they would take time to learn more about a charity if they see a friend posting about it; about half (51 percent) say they would have more respect for a friend that posts about a charitable donation and nearly four in ten (39 percent) said they would donate themselves.

While a majority of those polled said prior giving to political causes and Hurricane Sandy relief efforts will not impact their year-end financial donations, fewer Americans plan to give to charity this year than last year.

The survey found that 52 percent of Americans are planning to donate to charity this season, down from 57 percent the past two

years in similar Red Cross surveys.

Giving by those who do plan to donate to a nonprofit may be less: while 49 percent of those planning to give will give more than $50; nearly half (46 percent) say they will give less than $50.

Last year, 39 percent of Americans who planned to give said they would give less than $50.

“Even if people can’t make a financial donation this holiday season, there are others ways to make a difference, such as by giving blood, volunteering or sending a holiday card to a service member,” said Howard.

Friends Remain a Trusted Source of Information When people are considering making a charitable donation, hearing personally from friends and family is an important factor in their decision. Nearly six in ten (59 percent) of those polled said they would sponsor a friend in a walk, run or bike ride for charity if asked, while half said they would donate if asked directly.

More than a third (36 percent) said they would attend a fundraising event, while 32 percent) would sponsor a friend taking an action to emphasize a charity’s mission, like living below the poverty line for a week.

Social Media’s Influence on Giving Most donors continue to give through ways other than social media, but nearly a quarter of Americans (24 percent) say they influenced by an email or something they saw on social media.

Of those social media users polled, nearly seven in 10 (68 percent) said they would visit a charity’s website or Facebook page if they saw a friend post about it, while 58 percent said they would ask their friend to tell them more about the donation.

Half said they would have more respect for someone who posted about donating online,

while nearly four in 10 (39 percent) said they would donate money themselves.

Survey details: Telephone survey of 1,010 U.S. Adults 18 years and older on November 8-11, 2012 conducted in ORC International’s CARAVAN® survey using a landline-cell dual-frame sampling design. Margin of error is +/- 3.1 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.

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Thanks to the generosity of these and other sponsors, the Red Cross is able to carry out its mission of helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies everyday here and around the world. Each holiday season the Red Cross gives everyone the chance to support our work by giving blood, signing a card for military heroes or buying a gift through our holiday catalog. To support the Red Cross this Holiday Season, visit redcross.org/holiday About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or join our blog at blog.redcross.org

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Deck The Halls With Popcorn Trees (NAPS)—’Tis the season of decking halls and trimming trees, and now there’s a delicious way to do both—in the kitchen.

There’s no chance of breaking heirloom ornaments when

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It’s the ultimate eco-friendly way to trim a tree.

And if you’re looking to trim fat and calories during this hectic season, pop up a bowl of plain popcorn to nibble on when hunger strikes. At 30 calories a cup, wholesome, whole grain popcorn is naturally low in fat and calories and the fiber can help fill you between meals.

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Santa’s Ridin’ a Harley

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ST. ALBANS – Bop…Bada Bop…Bop… Bop…Bada Bop. The unmistakable sound of Harley exhaust rumbled and shook the pavement as more than 100 bikes roared to the 26th Annual Dagger’s Toy Run, Dec. 8.

It sounded like thunder crashing and echoing on Route 60, while bikers rolled toward the St. Albans Moose Lodge.

The rain did not stop these dedicated men and women. One-byone, they cruised onto the lot with one simple mission: to spread Christmas cheer to the less fortunate.

The big-hearted bikers succeeded. The event started at 9 a.m., and by noon, a mountain of toys touched the ceiling inside the Moose Lodge building.

Steve “Rollin’” King comes every year to this event.

“I come out to support the kids, and the bikes make it fun,” King said. “We show up when it’s below freezing, and when it’s raining or warm.”

The longtime biker walked into the Moose Lodge where men and women, wearing leather and sunglasses, hugged one another, shook hands and smiled.

Joy was in the air.

“It’s great knowing that kids will be happy,” said Jim “Dagger” Dagostine, the event founder.

“They won’t have to worry Christmas morning that there’s nothing under the tree.”

Last year, bikers helped raise $5,549 and collected 4,109 toys for children across the state.

St. Albans resident Jimmy Dixon loves riding his bike to this annual event. But two years ago, this local banker was involved in a motorcycle accident that nearly took his life.

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Bob Higginbotham, Jimmy Dixon, Steve “Rollin’” King and Kim Mitchell stand by rows of bikes at the 26th Annual Dagger’s Toy Run in St. Albans. The event aims to supply area children with a Christmas. Toys are collected and taken to the Salvation Army in Charleston. This is one of the state’s biggest toy drives.

Photo by Justin Waybright. dent as a “hit-and-run.”

May 25, 2010 is a date Dixon will never forget. The injured biker was rushed to the hospital, where surgeons were forced to remove his leg. The severe injury threatened his ability to do the one thing he loves: ride his motorcycle.

The painful memories of that tragic evening did not stop Dixon, though. This resilient biker was determined to ride again.

And he did.

Now, he regularly rides his bike through the streets of the city.

Longtime friend Kim Higginbotham described Dixon’s outlook on life.

“He has the most positive attitude you’d ever see,” she said.

Dixon shared love and smiles with everyone he saw Saturday.

He glowed with joy and gratitude as he looked toward the pyramid of toys behind him.

“This is very warming and fulfilling to be giving to kids,” said Dixon.

Biker Kim Mitchell shared the same sentiment.

“This feels good, but it’s also sad that we should have to do this,” she explained. “It’s an honor

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to help, but it’s sad because we live in the richest nation in the world.”

Katie Schawver, Mitchell’s granddaughter, saw her packing and preparing presents for the toy run. What she said touched her grandmother.

“She said ‘you can take some of my presents and give them to the children for the toy run’,” recalled Mitchell. “I’m very proud of her.”

Shortly after 2 p.m., the men and women rode toward Charleston, bringing with them hope and joy for area children.

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Tennant offers Tips on Wise Charitable Giving; Holidays and Hurricane May Create Perfect Storm For Fraud CHARLESTON - West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie E. Tennant is reminding citizens to be cautious when donating to charity this holiday season.

The holiday season combined with the impact of Hurricane Sandy may make for a perfect storm for fraudulent organizations to take advantage of generous West Virginians.

“There are thousands of people, some right here in our state, who will struggle to provide a happy holiday for their family because of the damage done by Hurricane Sandy,” Secretary Tennant said. “My concern is that people who are running fraudulent organizations will call West Virginians and try to get them to donate

money by making them feel like they have to donate money. People in West Virginia are truly caring people, and the information on our website can help citizens protect themselves and not let dishonest people take advantage of them.”

There are currently 3,248 charitable organizations registered with the Secretary of State’s Office. The online database can be found by going to the Secretary of State’s website at www.wvsos.com and clicking on the “Wise Charitable Giving” link at the top of the page. The online database will show the charity’s total contribution, the money contributed

by West Virginians, and how the charity disbursed their

funds, and how much of the funds were disbursed in West Virginia.

“The best thing you can do if you’re contacted by a charity you think isn’t legitimate, is to ask as many questions as you can. Ask where the charity is located, where the money will be going, and if they could send you literature. The legitimate charities will welcome all of those questions because they have nothing to hide,” Secretary Tennant said. “If you think the charity who called you isn’t legitimate, and they are not on our online database, call the Secretary of State’s Office at (304) 558-6000 or 1-866-7678683.”

The Secretary of State’s Guide To Wise Charitable Giv-

ing has several tips to help citizens protect themselves from fraudulent charities: - Know your charity: Never give to a charity that you know nothing about and who refuses to answer questions about where your money will go.

- Don’t yield to pressure: Don’t feel as though you must donate immediately.

- Demand identification: Ask for identification from both the solicitor and the charity. If the solicitor refuses, hang up immediately.

- Beware the name game: Be wary of crooked charities that have a name similar to a wellrespected charity.

- Be prudent when giving your credit card number: Write a check and use the charity’s

full name. That way you have a record of the contribution and exactly where your money went.

- When in doubt, do research: Check the Secretary of State’s searchable database.

Not all charities are found on the Secretary of State’s database. The Red Cross, for example, is monitored on the federal level. The Salvation Army is not listed on the charities database because as a religious organization, it is exempt and not required to be registered. Only charities that take in more than $25,000 in a calendar year must register with the Secretary of State’s Office unless the charity uses a professional fundraising counsel or solicitor.

Cleaning shortcuts to get your house ready for the holidays Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us again. This means house guests, parties and all sorts of holiday fun, which also means a lot of cleaning before and after guests arrive.

But finding time to clean can be difficult when you still have to shop, cook, wrap gifts and write cards. A few shortcuts -like only cleaning the rooms guests will see -- can really save time and energy.

Here are some other handy tips to help you quickly get your home ready for the holidays: * You only get one chance to make a good first impression.

The front door and entranceway of your home are the first things guests will see. Make

sure doors and light fixtures are spotless. Remove dirt and grime from vinyl siding around the main entrance so when people arrive they feel welcome.

And do yourself a favor and skip the broom. The vacuum is an easier way to pick up anything on your floor, regardless of whether it's carpet, hardwood or tile. * The kitchen is an inevitable guest-magnet, so wipe down your countertops and cupboards to make them shine.

When cleaning the stove, make sure the burners are turned off and use a damp micro-fiber cloth, which won't smear the cooking surface.

Look for tough spots like

wine stains or syrup that can seep into cracks and corners, leaving a yucky mess. And save even more time by using a multipurpose cleaner and degreaser, such as Greased Lightning, which cleans kitchen and bathroom surfaces, as well as carpet stains, pet stains and even wine stains on your favorite holiday sweater. * Open that fridge and toss any old food. Be sure to wipe down the shelves. Next, load up the dishwasher and don't forget the sponges. Sponges are a hangout for contaminants and can easily spread germs to other parts of the kitchen.

Loading them in the dishwasher keeps them fresh and clean. * Remember the powder room. This is perhaps the only place in your home where guests will spend time alone.

Dim the lights to help them feel welcomed and relaxed. Offer a clean and comfortable place to refresh by scrubbing the toilet, shower, sink and floors, removing any signs of mold or mildew. Make sure mirrors are free of water spots and fingerprints.

Above all, try to have fun while keeping your home clean.

Play some upbeat music or have family members compete to see who can clean the fastest.

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December 24 & 25,2012 – Page 15

You Know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and…Spot? can.”

Many participating dogs were from rescue shelters across the Tri-State. Owners were happy to not only win awards with their dogs, but to offer them a good life.

“This is wonderful,” said the owner of a winning English Bulldog. “We rescued her from Chillicothe, Ohio, and we have a great dog.”

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Even the dogs got into the Christmas spirit this month.

During the annual Reindog Parade, every dog had its special day.

On Dec. 8, more than 20 dogs, big and small, pranced onto the floors of the commons area at Valley Park. From mastiffs to pugs, the furry pets strutted their stuff amid camera flashes and cheers from the large audience.

Bull dogs were decked out in Santa hats and Schnauzers were covered in jingle bells.

“It’s great to offer this event,” said Scott Williamson, Putnam County Parks and Recreation Director. “We try and offer a variety of activities in the park for everybody’s interest.”

Putnam County Commis-

Lilly, an English Bulldog, rescued from Chillicothe, Ohio, wins an award during the annual Reindog Parade at Valley Park in Hurricane. More than 20 dogs hit the spotlight inside the commons area. Money raised from the event will go toward enhancing and enlarging the dog park. Photo by Justin Waybright. sioner Joe Haynes watched children and parents smile while their dogs walked in the spotlight.

“It’s important this day and

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The parade wrapped up at 10:30 a.m., and was called a success by Williamson and Haynes.

Both men praised the hard work of the county’s Parks and Recreation crew.

“We have a great crew at the Park that’s focused on being family-friendly,” said Haynes.

Williamson agreed, “We are very pleased with our group of workers,” he said.

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morning arrives, parents and children see empty chairs by the tree, where grandpas, grandmas, uncles, aunts and other family members use to sit.

The festive lights, presents, dinners and celebrations of the season cannot sooth the grief felt by these hurting families.

Twelve years ago, a funeral home in this city sought to change that with an evening dedicated to these hurting people and the ones they lost.

Heck Funeral Home held its 12th Annual Tree of Remembrance Ceremony Friday, Dec. 14. The moments of this special evening event are always filled with hugs, smiles and memories.

“People have a good time, and they are around others who lost loved ones, “said Jason Thompson, licensee-in-charge. “It’s therapeutic to decorate the tree and talk to others in a comfortable atmosphere.”

This year, while groups of people enjoyed fresh food and refreshments, one man walked toward a towering Christmas tree. He paused for a moment.

Then, he reached toward a branch and hung a custom ornament with the inscription: “Alfred Chapman.”

Milton resident Todd Chapman feels the pain of losing his uncle this year.

“It’s upsetting,” Chapman said.

The young man recalled his fa-

Todd Chapman honors his uncle while he places an ornament on the Tree of Remembrance at Heck Funeral Home’s 12th Annual event. Photo by Justin Waybright. vorite memory.

“It was his laugh,” he said.

But Chapman was not alone in his emotional struggles that Friday evening. Many others followed his example as they placed special ornaments on the prickly green branches of the Tree of Remembrance. It was an act of honor and a moment of healing for many men and women.

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naments hung on it.

Thompson summed up the mission behind his funeral home, “Everybody who works here has one common goal – to do the best they can do to help someone who lost somebody they love.”

This year’s event ended with Heck Funeral Home fulfilling that mission.

For more information about Heck Funeral Home, call (304) 743-4141.

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Merry Christmas

Children from Sunrise Temple help ECCHO

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com

MILTON – Many family traditions revolve around a towering, fresh-cut, green Christmas tree.

Some of the best choices for these yuletide centerpieces are found in Milton, owned and operated by Jamison Farms.

Some of the children at Sunrise Temple Baptist Church, Prichard Road, Ona, were bearing donations of canned food, school supplies and Vacation Bible School money as they visited ECCHO on Saturday, December 8th. Photo by Tine Napier.

Last minute Christmas tree shopping? Jamison Farm’s has the solution. Grown in Milton, this collection of trees, wreaths and centerpieces can be found at the Jamison Farm store in Charleston’s Capitol Market.

Photo by Justin Waybright.

After delivering donations to ECCHO, the children and ‘helpers’ decided to enjoy lunch at The Twist in Milton. Photo by Tine Napier.

By Trudy Black trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com

One doesn’t think much about Vacation Bible School in December. Most folks are thinking of giving and sharing… and Christmas coming soon.

But, on Saturday December 8th, the two met in a very special way.

Back in June during their annual Vacation Bible School at Sunrise Temple Baptist Church in Ona, the children decided to have a contest - boys against girls. The group bringing in the most money through VBS would be the winners.

The kids brought in their change, night after night. (And, we’re pretty sure that many grandpas and grandmas helped out in the money-giving as well).

The containers began to fill up. Who would be the winner?

Who would claim the title of bringing in the most money?

Well, to be honest, it wasn’t the girls or the boys who were the winners of this contest - as it was decided to give the money to ECCHO in Milton – in hopes that the donation would help give other children and their families

a nicer-than-maybe-expected Christmas.

Several children (along with their ‘helpers’) met on Saturday, December 8th to take their collection to Milton.

Along with over $300.00 in money, they also brought canned food and school supplies.

Then, after visiting with ECCHO for awhile, the boys and girls thought the next best thing to do was enjoy lunch at The Twist.

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Rows of trees tower toward the sky. Full Evergreens catch the eye of families and spur the Christmas spirit here.

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From plump trees, to custom wreaths and centerpieces, Jamison Farms has everything for a custom Christmas home.

“We have a wide variety of greenery from all over the world for everyone’s taste and decorating style,” said Allen Hathaway, a partner with Jamison Farms.

There are two options for creating Christmas cheer in a home: customers can wait in line at retail stores to buy expensive, fake, mass-produced décor; or make a trip to Charleston to choose oneof-a-kind, all-natural decorations.

Hathaway described the ad-

vantages to choosing the latter.

“You cannot get the look and smell of a real tree, using a fake one,” he said. “When you buy with us; you are buying a local product that supports local economy, and has many uses.”

Hathaway takes pride in his product. To him, it’s more than just a business.

“There’s a lot of work behind the scenes, but it’s very rewarding,” he said. “It’s fun to see families and their traditions come to life, and to be a part of that.”

For more information on Jamison Farms, visit www.capitolmarket.net or call Allen Hathaway at (304) 342-4414.

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5. Kind of line 10. Synthetic thermoplastic material (acronym) 13. “Miss ___ Regrets” 14. Series of six balls bowled from one end of a cricket pitch (pl.)

15. Pink, as a steak 17. Detachment 19. Original matter prior to the Big Bang 20. Modified car for speed (2 wds) 21. Dance bit 23. “To Autumn,” e.g.

24. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (acronym) 25. Professional beggar 28. Course 29. “Seinfeld” uncle 30. Setting at an oblique angle 31. Whirring sound 32.

Shallow dishes mounted on a stem and foot 33. Hand sewing items (3 wds) 39. Brief stanza concluding certain forms of poetry 40. Ashtabula’s lake 41. Usurps forcefully 43. Drink from a dish 44. Priestly garb 48. 45 degrees clockwise

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59. Arid 60. Church donation 61. Same: Fr. 62. Moray, e.g.

63. Character 64. Flight data, briefly (pl.)

Down 1. Used to express lack of interest (2 wds) 2. Good-for-nothing 3. Tailor, at times 4. Religious community where Hindu holy man lives 5. 128 cubic feet 6. Egg cells 7. “What’s ___?”

8. Pie chart, e.g.

9. Cockeyed 10. Be nosy 11. Assign a value to 12. Sideboard 16. Came out 18. Family head 22. Mollify 25. “Buona ___“ (Italian greeting)

26. Dogwood trees, e.g.

27. Back 29. Deception 31. Cheerful 33. Quality of just coming into being 34. One registered in a class 35. For a limitless time

36. Biblical verb 37. “Dang!”

38. End 42. Arab, e.g.

44. House with steeply angled sides (hyphenated) 45. Marine gastropod with low conical shells 46. Creator god in Hindu

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47. Has a hunch 49. Sit in on 50. Balloon filler 53. Long, long time 55. ___ el Amarna, Egypt 57. Addis Ababa’s land: Abbr.

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Obituaries

Page 20 – December 24 & 25,2012 PEGGY BRIDGES BEACH CHARLES EUGENE BLAKE MARY ELISABETH TEN EYCK BORGEL DANNIE E. CARTE DELORES O. CLENDENIN CAROLINE ELIZABETH EDMONDS NEYSA ANN ESTEP FARRIS GENE KIDD THOMAS L. "TOM" KILLIAN SHERD L. MAYNARD BUTCH MCCLANAHAN AMELIA JO PORTERFIELD DOUGLAS RAMEY OTIS KENTON "DOC" RANSON JR. JAMES F. "FRITZ" ROTHGEB JAMES ROBERT SARGENT JR. ALVA DALE SEXTON EMOGENE SLATER ALBERT F. "BUCK" TAYLOR, SR. GARY WAYNE WARTENBURG DONALD RAY WATSON

PEGGY BRIDGES BEACH Peggy Bridges Beach, 70, of St. Albans, passed away Friday, December 7, 2012, at Braley Care Home, Hurricane.

Born September 22, 1942, in Montgomery, Peggy was a daughter of the late William and Hattie Alexander Lucas. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Buddy Bridges; sister, Phyllis Lucas and brother, Bill Lucas.

She was an executive secretary for Tupperware International, Orlando, Fla. and a member of Highlawn Church of God. She is survived by her husband, James Beach; son and daughter-in-law, James and Missy Bridges of Nitro; stepdaughter, Christina Lucas of St. Albans; sister, Nancy Shelton of Marmet; brother, Don Lucas of Kanawha City; grandchildren, Jana Bridges of Morgantown, Kristin Berry of South Charleston, Josh Lucas and Kaitlyn Lucas, both of St. Albans and also three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, December 10, 2012 at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans with Pastor Roy Young. Entombment followed at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

The family suggests donations are made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1111 Lee Street, East, Charleston, WV 25301. You may also share memories or condolences with the family at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

CHARLES EUGENE BLAKE Charles Eugene Blake, 79, of Eleanor, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at his home, following a long illness. He was a member of Laborer's Union 1353 and an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and camp. He was a farmer and loved to care for the horses and animals on the farm.

Born March 21, 1933, he was the son of the late James F. and Lucy Casto Blake. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Thelma Blake; sons, Randy (Susan) Blake of Cross Lanes and James (Tracy) Blake of Buffalo; daughters, Beverly (David) Martin of Ripley and Karen Fields of Buffalo; sister, Patricia Lyons of Eleanor; brothers, James Theodore Blake of Chillicothe, Ohio, and Thomas Blake of Columbus, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, December 13, at Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel, Eleanor, with Pastor Darren Persinger and Pastor John Hudson officiating. Entombment followed at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House.

The family suggests memorial contributions are made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387.

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

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

MARY ELISABETH TEN EYCK BORGEL Mary Elisabeth Ten Eyck Borgel, 70, passed away suddenly at her home in Hurricane on December 1, 2012.

Mary was born in Charleston on November 4, 1942, the youngest child of the late William Worley and Sarah Jane Biddle Ten Eyck. She graduated from Charleston High School in 1960.

She received a B.A. degree in economics and sociology with a minor in elementary education from Salem College in WinstonSalem, N.C., in 1964. She worked for the Delaware Children's Bureau in Wilmington, Del., for several years. She lived in Vermont for a number of years and worked for the Vermont Department of Employment Programs.

She married the love of her life, Keith A. Borgel, on April 4, 1987 (in the big snow storm), at Kanawha United Presbyterian Church in Charleston, and lived in Gilroy, Calif., for 11 years, where she worked for LockheedMartin. Upon moving back to West Virginia in 1998, she began to work for the West Virginia Bureau of Employment Programs, where she was working at the time of her death as an employment programs specialist senior.

Mary and Keith loved to go antiquing and could not pass up an antique shop. They were always together; if you saw one you would see the other. Mary was deeply loved by her husband and also was loved by all whose lives she touched.

Mary is survived by her husband, Keith A. Borgel; sister, Anne T. and husband, J. Vann

Carroll, of Charleston; brother, William Biddle Ten Eyck of Beaufort, S.C.; and mother-in-law, Mrs. Bee Hash of Edgewood Summit. She is also survived by her three stepchildren, Paige of Ankeny, Iowa, Douglass of Las Vegas, Nev., and Lesley of Cornelius, N.C. Other survivors include two nieces and three nephews; eight step-grandchildren; and her Biddle cousins, John and Trudy, Joe and Kathleen, Andy and Margie, Anita and El and Sheila McMeen, all of Huntingdon, Pa., and Townley and Bob Neill of Albuquerque, N.M. The service to celebrate her life was held Saturday, December 15, at Kanawha United Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Patterson Lyles officiating. She was cremated and her ashes were buried at Trinity United Church of Christ Cemetery in Friend's Cove, Bedford, Pa. Contributions may be made to the Kanawha/Charleston Humane Association Animal Shelter, 1248 Greenbrier St., Charleston, WV 25311.

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

Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

DANNIE E. CARTE Dannie E. Carte, of Buffalo, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 10, 2012, at CAMC Teays Valley.

Dannie was retired from Appalachian Power as superintendent of yard operations. He was a Christian and attended Leon Community Church.

He was born January 31, 1942, to the late Okey Carte and Ada Smith Carte.

He is survived by sons, Dannie Jr. and wife, Nina, Thomas and wife, Connie, and George and wife, Tisha; daughters, Tina Redd and husband, Mike, and Deborah Carte; and sister, Ivalou Fields of Randleman, N.C. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services were held Thursday, December 13, at Hafer Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Stewart officiating. Burial followed in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney.

Please make donations to the Buffalo Food Bank.

Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net.

Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, was in charge of all arrangements for the Carte family.

DELORES O. CLENDENIN Delores O. Clendenin, 86, of Red House, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012, at Blake Medical Center, Bradenton, Fla., following a short illness. She was an active member of the Red House UBI Church and was a self-employed hairdresser for over 50 years. Delores shared a

The Putnam Standard deep love for her family and for her church.

Born August 20, 1926, she was the daughter of the late James Harrison and Marcella Carney Harrison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Denver O. Clendenin.

Survivors include her daughter, Connie Copeman and her husband, Larry, of Bradenton, Fla.; brother, Dencil (Bernadine) Harrison of Liberty; sister, Annabell (Norman) Martin of Lakeland, Fla.; grandchildren, Tiffany (Shawn) Muneio and Kimberly (Eric) Schwartz; and great-grandchildren, Makayla Muneio and Dylan Schwartz.

Funeral services were held Sunday, December 9, at Red House UBI Church with Pastor Greg Blake officiating. Burial followed in Emma Chapel Cemetery, Liberty.

The family requests memorial contributions to be made to the Red House UBI Youth Group, P.O. Box 68, Red House, WV 25168.

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

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

CAROLINE ELIZABETH EDMONDS Caroline Elizabeth Edmonds, 90, of Culloden, died Friday, December 7, 2012, at CAMC Teays Valley, after a short illness.

She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Milton, and was a former resident of Kanawha County and most recently of Cabell County. She was an outgoing and friendly person who never seemed to meet a stranger. She enjoyed meeting people and will be sadly missed by her many friends.

She was preceded in death by her former husbands, Preston "Fats" Jeffries and Calvin Edmonds; a son, Charles Jeffries; parents, Leonard and Maude Stewart; and several brothers.

Surviving are her brother, Eugene and his wife, Lucy Stewart, of Spring Hill; granddaughter, Priscilla Baire of South Charleston; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held Wednesday, December 12 at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, with Pastor David Taylor officiating.

Burial followed in Glendale Cemetery, South Charleston.

NEYSA ANN ESTEP Mrs. Neysa Ann Estep, 68, of St. Albans, passed away December 10, 2012, at CAMC Teays Valley.

Mrs. Estep is survived by her children, Craig and wife, Sharon Estep, of Cross Lanes and Michele and husband, Lincoln Smith, of Tennessee; brothers, Jerry Gibson of Dunbar and Steven Gibson of Charleston; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

At the request of Mrs. Estep, there were no services and she was cremated.

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

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

FARRIS GENE KIDD Farris Gene Kidd, 81, of St. Albans, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012, at his home.

Born March 7, 1931, in St. Albans, Farris was a son of the late Okey E. and Rosetta Lovejoy Kidd. He was also preceded in death by granddaughter, Heather Kidd; and great-grandson, Jonathan Kidd.

He was a retired produce manager, having worked at several local grocery stores, and for many years was self-employed, owning several businesses. He was a life member of VFW Post 6505, Rosedale, Md., and was a veteran of the United States Army.

Farris is survived by his sons, Wayne and David Kidd, both of St. Albans, and Mike Kidd of Glen Bernie, Md.; sister, Imagene Rodriquez of Virginia; grandchildren, Kayla Kidd, Kimberly Kidd and Justin Kidd; and great-grandson, Levi Kidd.

Graveside services were held Thursday, December 13, at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar.

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

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

THOMAS L. "TOM" KILLIAN Thomas L. "Tom" Killian, 50, of St. Albans, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

He was born November 9, 1962, in Arlington, Va. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul E. Killian; and stepfather, Robert Lewis.

Tom was a very avid West Virginia Mountaineer fan. He was employed by UPS, South Charleston, where he was a member of the Teamsters Union.

He was a member of St. George Orthodox Cathedral, Charleston.

He was a member of the House of Brews Pool League. He also served in the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard.

He is survived by his sons, Brandon L. Killian and Cameron S. Killian, both of St. Albans; special friend, Laila Khoury of Charleston; mother, Suella R. Lewis of St. Albans; sisters and brothers-in-law, Leticia M. and Daniel d'Arms of San Jose, Calif., and Ruth Ann and Grant Adkins of Cocoa, Fla.; brother, Mark A. Killian of Clarksburg; nieces, Kasara, Anna and Valerie; nephews, Nick, Andrew, Jesse

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Funeral services were held Friday, December 7, at St. George Orthodox Cathedral, Charleston, with the Very Rev. Olof Scott, the Rev. Father David Shaw and the Rev. Father Stephen DeYoung officiating. Burial followed in the Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, with military honors.

The family suggests memorial contributions are made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675; or the American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, 4510-C Pennsylvania Ave., P.O. Box 12110, Charleston, WV 25302.

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

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

SHERD L. MAYNARD Sherd L. Maynard, 91, of St. Albans, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012, at home.

He was a retired carpenter for Union Carbide Plant, South Charleston, and retired after 38 years of service.

Sherd was preceded in death by his wife, Evirl; daughter, Ardith; and son, Sherd Jr. Surviving are his daughters, Linnie (Steve) Brewer of Elkview and Barbara Gibson (Thurm) of St. Albans; grandchildren, Criss Webb, Jeremiah, Misty, Steven, and Tabitha Maynard, Amber Pell, Ardie Myers Rock and Casey Chandler, A.J. Miller and Jordan Gibson; and 20 great-grandchildren.

In honoring Sherd's request, there were no services.

Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro, was in charge of arrangements.

BUTCH MCCLANAHAN On December 4, 2012, at approximately 5 a.m., Butch McClanahan, 67, of Poca River, passed away from a sudden massive heart attack.

He was preparing to go muzzle loader hunting, his favorite pastime. An avid outdoorsman, he loved the woods and spent many days in his tree stand from dawn till dark. Not only enjoying the thrill of the hunt, he greatly enjoyed watching the animals react and would come home with many interesting stories. He and his older brother, Bob, spent so many happy days fishing, hunting, trapping and muzzle loader hunting together.

He was a hunter and an avid competitive bass fisherman. He and his son, Marty, led the pack in many tournaments, allowing them the quality time he so cherished with his best friend and son.

He was a fiercely devoted family man and his love and devotion was returned tenfold by those of us who loved him.

Butch was a graduate of Poca

High School and retired from Estes Express Lines.

He is survived by many who shall remain nameless, but to name the ones who loved him best, his loving wife of 46-and-ahalf years, Sharon; son, Marty of Cross Lanes; daughter, Gwen Knight and husband, Jack, of Poca; and three grandchildren, Justina and Sarah Knight and Russell McClanahan.

A celebration of his life was held Friday, December 7, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel.

Feel free to send a contribution to Butch's favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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

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

AMELIA JO PORTERFIELD Amelia Jo Porterfield, of Saint Albans, passed away on December 7, 2012, due to a long illness.

"Jo" was born in Oak Hill W.Va., to the late William D. and Hanna Laidley. Once married, she and her husband settled in Union, W.Va., where they worked on their farm and raised their family.

After her husband's passing, she and her children moved to St. Albans, W.Va., where she began working for the Kanawha County Board of Education as a cook/custodian and later retired from. She was a member of the St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Saint Albans, a member of the Saint Albans Chapter 79 Order of the Eastern Star and enjoyed helping her community by volunteering at the Hansford Center and for Christ's kitchen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William Powell Porterfield; I.L. "Bud" and his wife, Roxy Porterfield; her grandson, Billy Porterfield and his wife, Charli.

Surviving are her children, Barbara Miles of Saint Albans, Bill Porterfield (Mickey) of Hurricane and Hannah Heath (Ray) of Deep Run, N.C.; along with her grandchildren, Lee Miles (Beth) of Saint Albans, Amanda Lewis (BJ) of Saint Albans, Mary Porterfield of Hurricane, Richie Porterfield (Angie) of Hurricane, Lauar Heath of Deep Run, N.C., Robin Jenelle (Mark) of Roanoke, Va., Tim Heath (Melissa) of N.C.; and her great-grandchildren, Brooke and Alyssa Miles, Colton Lewis, JC Porterfield, and Mason and Haley Jennelle.

Jo's wish was to be cremated and interred next to her husband, William P. Porterfield in New Lebanon Cemetery, located in Pickaway, W.Va. A small graveside memorial service was held on December 15, 2012, with Rev. David Warf of New Lebanon ARP Church officiating.

The family wishes to express their appreciation for the loving

care Amelia Jo received from Hospice Care West of South Charleston during this difficult time.

Please make memorial donations to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387.

DOUGLAS RAMEY Douglas Ramey, 88, of Hurricane, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston.

Born October 21, 1924, in Catlettsburg, Ky., he was a son of the late George and Ethel Peterman Ramey. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Pansy White.

Douglas was a retired rigger and welder from Union Carbide and was a member of Hurricane First Church of the Nazarene. He proudly served his country with the United States Army during World War II and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Surviving are his wife, Avis Hicks Ramey; his children, Regina (Greg) Thornton and Randall (Diana) Ramey, all of Hurricane; his brother, George Franklin Ramey of Scott Depot; his grandchildren, Heather (Jacob) White, Ryan (Amanda) Ramey and Matthew Thornton; and his great-grandchildren, Caleb, Sawyer and Eathan White and Austin Ramey.

Funeral services were held Friday, December 7, at Hurricane First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Philip Bower officiating. Entombment with military honors was in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane.

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

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

OTIS KENTON "DOC" RANSON JR. Otis Kenton "Doc" Ranson Jr., 86, a lifelong resident of St. Albans, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012, after a brief illness.

Born March 22, 1926, in St. Albans, Otis was a son of the late Otis K. Sr. and Marvella Leach Ranson. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Betty Jo Ranson.

Doc was a graduate of Morris Harvey College with a Bachelor of Science degree in business. He served his country as a member of the Army Air Corps during World War II and was a 50-year member of the Washington Masonic Lodge No. 58 AF&AM in St. Albans.

He was a loving husband and father and attended Riverlawn Presbyterian Church for 50 years.

He is survived by his three children, Kathryn and Clif Blevins of Williamsburg, Va., and Christina and Dr. D. Duane Berry of St. Albans; son, Otis K. III and Jennifer Ranson of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.;

December 24 & 25,2012 – Page 21 grandchildren, Suzanna Johnson, Joseph Jensen, Daina and Cassady Berry and Nathan and Otis K. Ranson IV; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Raven and Rylee Johnson; and sister, Evelyn McClure of Charleston.

Memorial services were held Friday, December 14, 2012 at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans. Committal services following the funeral were private.

Donations are appreciated to the Alzheimer's Association, 1601 2nd Ave., Charleston, WV 25387.

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

JAMES F. "FRITZ" ROTHGEB James F. "Fritz" Rothgeb, 68, of Winfield, born June 24, 1944, in Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away December 4, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston, after an extended illness.

Preceding him in death were his father, Delmar "Bo" Rothgeb; and brother, Randy Rothgeb.

He retired as a lab technician from Bayer Corporation in 2004.

Fritz will be remembered by family and friends for his quick wit and love of bass fishing, contract bridge and the Cincinnati Reds.

Fritz is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughter, Christy Rothgeb of Vineland, N.J.; son, Jason Rothgeb of Huntington; mother, Betty Rothgeb of Pomeroy, Ohio; sisters, Lynda Hawkins of Sorrento, Fla., and Becky Newell of Pomeroy; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grand-nephews.

A gathering of family and friends was held Friday, December 7, at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield. Private graveside services will be held for the family at a later date.

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

The family requests memorial contributions are made to Hubbard Hospice House West, 4605A MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV 25309.

JAMES ROBERT SARGENT JR. James Robert Sargent Jr., 73, of Teays Valley, formerly of St. Albans, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012, following an extended illness. He was the

owner and operator of a small engine repair business for many years and an avid guitar player who loved bluegrass, country and gospel music. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed by his family.

Born October 4, 1939, in South Charleston, he was the son of the late James Robert Sargent Sr. and Edna L. Hiveley Adkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Joey Sargent; sister, Phyllis Blankenship; and great-grandson, Owen Hines.

Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Wanda F. Scarberry Sargent; daughter, Ebonie (Charles) Vickers of Eleanor; son, Bobby (Elizabeth) Sargent of Parkersburg; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one grandchild on the way.

Funeral services were held Friday, December 7, at Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel, Eleanor, with the Rev. Tim Burch officiating. Burial followed at Culloden Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions are made to Raynes Funeral Home, P.O. Box 250, Buffalo, WV 25033.

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

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

ALVA DALE SEXTON Mr. Alva Dale Sexton, 56, of Hurricane, passed away December 5, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House.

He is survived by his brother, Frankie Sexton of Hurricane; and sisters, Jessie and husband, Bronson Cheeks, of Griffithsville and Sandy Dingman of Washington.

Private services were held.

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

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

EMOGENE SLATER Emogene Slater, 77, of St. Albans, passed away December 2, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House, after an extended illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Slater Jr. Survivors include her sons, John Slater and wife, Betty, Larry

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Graveside service and burial was held Saturday, December 8, at Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Pocatalico, with the Rev. William K. Berry officiating.

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ALBERT F. "BUCK" TAYLOR, SR. Albert F. "Buck" Taylor, Sr., 89, of St. Albans, died Thursday, December 6, after a gracious and full life.

Born July 20, 1923, he was a lifelong resident of St. Albans, where he met and married the love of his life and subsequently raised his family. Until recent years he was an active member of the VFW in St. Albans and the American Legion, Post 73. He was also a member of the St. Albans Moose 878 where he served the community through many charitable activities spanning more than fifty years.

In the 11th grade he left school to join the Navy and proudly served in WWII and the Korean Conflict. Shortly after returning home from serving his country, Buck began a career as a pipe fitter at Union Carbide where he was a loyal employee for 38 and a half years. In 2001, along with fellow veterans, he finished his education, graduated high school and received his diploma as his family proudly watched him cross the stage.

He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife Jackie for 43 years until her death in 1989. Together they were blessed with two adoring children, Al and Nancy. He was an exceptional father and ensured that every day his wife and children lived a life full of love, laughter and happiness.

In addition, he was the epitome of a loving and generous grandfather to his two grandchildren, Mylissa and Shawn. He blessed their lives with the most wonderful childhood guiding them with love, and teaching them lessons and values that will be passed on to his great grandchildren.

Buck was a beloved son, brother and uncle to so many.

"Uncle Buck" could always be counted on for a good laugh, a great story or a history lesson. He was a constant source of strength, faith, love and friendship to many and everyone who knew him was blessed to see what a true gentleman really was.

Before leaving his earthly life, he gave perhaps one of the greatest gifts to his family. He spent many years researching and compiling the Taylor family history from the ancestors of Ireland through today's descendants in West Virginia. He was a dedicated historian for his family and took great pride in passing on the family heritage to the younger generations.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joan Jacqueline Hager Taylor; parents, Frank M. Taylor and Susan C. Rigg Taylor;

Obituaries brothers, James, Robert "Bob" and Joe; sister, Ruth "Sis" Taylor Jones; in-laws Chilton and Nannie Hager; and special friend Francis Walker.

Buck is survived by his children Albert "Al" Taylor, Jr., of St. Albans and Nancy Morris and husband Dr. H. Alan Morris of Scott Depot; grandchildren, Mylissa and her husband Andy Spradling, Shawn Allen and his wife Natasha, of Slidell, Louisiana; great-grandchildren, Evan, Audrey and Claire Spradling of St. Albans, Phoenix, Alex, Braydon, Gabby and Lilly Allen of Slidell, Louisiana; sister, Mary Tiller of South Charleston; sisters-in-law, Norma Curry of St. Albans and Joetta Taylor; and numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.

The family would like to thank Dr. Chris Skaggs for the care he provided. They would also like to thank the staff and residents of Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation in Teays Valley for the love, care and friendship that Buck received in the few years he spent there. He was able to live out his life in a dignified and joyful manner with the help of these wonderful people. They would especially like to thank his special girls of North Hall; Jenny, Debbie, Becky, Kristina, Michelle, "Sunshine" and "Jugbutt".

Celebration of Buck's life was held Monday, December 10, 2012 at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans where Military Graveside Rites were conducted.

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GARY WAYNE WARTENBURG Gary Wayne Wartenburg, 55, of St. Albans, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012, after a short illness.

Born May 9, 1957, in Kanawha County, Gary was a son of Betty Ann Mace Wartenburg and the late Russell L. Wartenburg Sr. He was a truck driver for the Steel Workers Union Local No. 14614, a professional trader and a member of Grace Baptist Temple, St. Albans. He was a lifelong resident of St. Albans and had served in the United States Army.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children, Dawn, Gary Jr., Christopher, Zachery and Russell; sisters, Brenda, Carol, Pam and Kim; brothers, Russell, Ronald and Anthony; as well as five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, December 7, at BartlettChapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Brian Dean officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

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

Donald Ray Watson, of Charleston, passed away December 2, 2012. He was born July 19, 1956, in Amandaville, to the late Henry and Alice Hamler Watson.

After graduating from St. Al-

bans High School in 1974, Donald worked for Columbia Gas Transmission, Goodwill Industries and the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services.

His unique sense of humor and hearty laughter will be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Mosley and Rosa Johnson; and three brothers, Henry, Robert and Lester.

Don is survived by his wife, Leah Daubenspeck-Watson, with whom he shared his life for 25 years; two sons, Joshua Daubenspeck and Jason Watson; one daughter, Shannon Barker; and six grandchildren, Jasmine, Jaelea, Jayda, Jesse, Tacoma and Ireland. Also surviving him are six sisters, Mary Johnson of New York, Betty (Harold) Jones of Compton, Calif., Celia (Preston) Brooks of Compton, Calif., Gloria (Norman) Jones and Mattie Farmer, both of St. Albans, and Jewell Jones of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two brothers, Wendell (Patricia) of Hesperia, Calif., and Charles (Patricia) of Burlington, N.C.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service was held at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, St. Albans, on Saturday, December 8, with the Rev. Dr. Michael Poke officiating.

Donations may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387.

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

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Christopher Williams of WHS Accepted at Coastal Carolina University CONWAY, SC - Christopher Williams, a resident of Scott Depot, has been accepted at Coastal Carolina University for the Fall 2013 semester. Christopher, a Winfield High School student, plans to major in Management.

“There is no better time to help those less fortunate than during the Christmas Holiday,” said Dot Turley, President of the Putnam County Chapter of the WV Federation of Democratic Women. Inc. Members of the club donated women’s and men’s toiletry items, socks, gloves, scarves, winter hats and

packaged up over 70 bags during their Holiday Luncheon Meeting. Bags will be distributed to needy individuals through the Veterans Homeless Shelter and West Virginia Rea of Hope. “Helping others is what Christmas is all about,” added Turley.

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