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Hurricane Town Elementary Hosting Chamber Business Before Business The next Business Before Business sponsored by the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce will take place at Hurricane Town Elementary in Hurricane from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. on Friday, February 8, 2013. Hurricane Town Elementary is located at 300 Harbour Lane in Hurricane. Business Before Business provides an early morning social, but professional venue for business people to make new contacts and expand their presence in the business community.

HurricaneTown Elementary will be showcasing Putnam County School Leader in Me program. The Leader in Me is an innovative, school wide model that emphasizes a culture of student empowerment and helps unleash each child’s full potential. ApplyingThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, teachers and students internalize timeless leadership principles that nurture the skills students need for success in the 21st century.

Participation is open to all Chamber members and their guests. This event is FREE to Chamber members, RSVPs are required. There will be a drawing for a free e-Billboard. Breakfast will also be included.

RSVPs are required by Wednesday, February 6. To obtain membership information or to make reservations, please contact the Chamber at 304.757.6510 or chamber@putnamcounty.org. You can also visit the Chamber website at www.putnamchamber.org for upto-date information on the Chamber events.

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WV Pumpkin Festival Queen named 1st Runner-Up at Fairs & Festivals Whitney Michelle Johnson, West Virginia Pumpkin Festival Queen for 2012, was named 1st Runner-up at West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals Pageant on Saturday, January 12th at the Charleston Municipal Auditorium. She was among 89 to compete.

Whitney, from Ravenswood, is the daughter of David and Polla Johnson.

She is 20 years old and attends Marshall University. She is also a member of the Baltimore Ravens Cheerleading Team.

Congratulations Whitney! We are proud of you!

Pictured is Whitney Michelle Johnson, 2012 WV Pumpkin Festival Queen, with Gus Douglas. Whitney was named 1st Runner-up at WV Association of Fairs and Festivals Pageant on Saturday, January 12th. Photo courtesy of WV Pumpkin Festival.

Studio 8 invites community to join in celebrating their One Year Anniversary Huntington, WV - Studio 8 is pleased to announce they will be celebrating their one-year anniversary January 25 – 27 by providing the community with a wellness weekend!

The entire community is invited to celebrate with us in an array of entertainment and classes for all ages throughout the weekend including, but not limited to: {Friday – Jan 25th} 4:30p Kids Yoga Dance with Katie & Brittany – complimentary 6:30p Vino & Vinyasa with Sara - $12 8:00p Community Drumming Circle with Alecia Rice - complimentary {Saturday AM – Jan 26th} 8:00a Sunrise Meditation – complimentary 9:00a Community Yoga, Sun Salutations with Live Music by

Mark Smith – complimentary 10:30a Pilates with Mary West - $8 10:30a Thai Yoga Massage with Mary Beth & Reiki Energy Therapy with Jenn & Friends – complimentary 11:30a Family Fun Class with Crafts with Katie - $8/family {Saturday PM – Jan 26th} 4:30p Deepening Your Practice Workshop with Sara - $20 8:00p Yoga Dance with DJ Prana with Brittany - complimentary {Sunday – Jan 27th} 11:00a Restorative Yoga with Jazz – complimentary 12:30p Community Meditation with Jenn – complimentary 1:00p Mindful Chocolate Tasting with Nichole – complimentary 1:45p Heartmath Demo with Nichole – complimentary 3:00p Beginner Tai Chi with

Marty – complimentary 4:30p Advanced Tai Chi with Marty – complimentary 5:30p Yoga for Runners & Athletes with Joan – complimentary 7:00p Yoga Nidra with Katie complimentary Owner and Yoga Instructor Joan St. Clair says, “Last January, when I opened the studio, my vision for Studio 8 was to bring the benefits of yoga to our community. I am overwhelmed and deeply grateful for the support our community has shown to me and all of our instructors and practitioners. This is just a way to give thanks for all that support as we continue on our path of cultivating wellness in the tri-state.”

Please visit our website www.Studio8WV.com and Facebook page www.facebook.com/ Studio8WV to view our schedule of events for our wellness week-

end. The full schedule will be available on our Facebook page and website as it continues to be finalized.

Studio 8 is Huntington’s first yoga studio and supports an eclectic group of registered yoga instructors dedicated to bringing yoga and the healing arts to our community.

In addition to yoga, Studio 8 offers Pilates, massage therapy, Reiki healing energy, Tai Chi, meditation and mindfulness as well as various workshops and events throughout the year.

Free community classes and Tai Chi classes are offered every weekend in supporting our community on their wellness journey. For class schedule and more information, please visit www.Studio8wv.com and w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / Studio8WV.

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Page 2 – Friday,January 25,2013 Notice: The 2013 Putnam Union PSD water meetings will be held the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Rt. 34 Fire Department.

Hurricane VFD to hold annual Photo Fundraiser The Hurricane Volunteer Fire Department will be having its annual Photo Fundraiser around Easter this year. Representatives from the photo company are going door to door in our fire district. They will have a uniform on as well as identification. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Fire Department at 304-562-5663.

2013 Shirley Schweizer Winter Walk When: Saturday, January 26 at 2:00 p.m.

Where: Kanawha State Forest Join Doug Wood for a fun, interpretive walk in the woods: “Winter Storms and Forest Ecology”.

Meet at the swimming pool area.

Enjoy hot drinks, hot soup, and snacks! Dress according to weather, especially footwear.

FREE TO ALL – Donations appreciated.

For more information call 304558-3500.

This event is sponsored by Kanawha State Forest Foundation and Mary Ingles Trail Blazers.

Master Gardeners to Conduct Fruit Tree Fundraiser The Putnam County Master Gardeners are conducting a Fruit Tree Fundraiser during the month of January. The public is invited to place their order for trees from Adams County Nursery, Inc. in PA with a bulk order placed by the local Master Gardener program. Pending on the total number of trees that the group orders, typical savings per tree (when ordering 100 trees or more) are $18/tree for apple and pear varieties and approximately $17/tree for peach, plum and cherry trees. Last year we ordered 150 trees and trees aver-

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aged $12-$15 per tree. Orders and payments must be received

by January 28th. Price breaks, premium charges, disease resistant varieties, rootstocks and pollination considerations are located at the company’s website (http://www.acnursery.com/acn _trees.php). A limited number of catalogues are available at the WVU Putnam County Extension Office. A $20 donation to the Putnam County Master Gardeners will be collected for each individual order. To place an order or for further questions call the Putnam County Extension Office at (304)-586-0217.

South Charleston Public Library to hold Monthly Meeting The South Charleston Public Library Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, January 28, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. The agenda is available at the library.

The public is welcome to attend.

Raffle Tickets to benefit Putnam County Aging Senior Nutrition Program Win a one week beach vacation in Top Sail North Carolina at the Saint Regis Resort. Ocean View, beautiful outside pool, indoor pool, sauna, exercise room, and hot tub.

The condo sleeps four-six and is completely furnished with exception of linens. The winner will be responsible for a $50.00 cleanup fee. Tickets are $3.00 each and two for $5.00.

Call Sally Halstead at 304-5629451 or stop by the John Henson Senior Center, 2800 Putnam Avenue, Hurricane or Putnam Aging on Winfield Road, St. Albans.

Drawing will be held February 9, 2013 at the John Henson Center, 7 p.m.

Putnam County Schools Developmental Screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, February 1, 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.

Hurricane Church of Christ Food Pantry The Hurricane Church of Christ, 600 Midland Trail (the church on the hill beside Hurricane Middle School) has a food pantry open to the public. If you are in need of some grocery items, you may visit us on Monday and Friday of each week between the hours of 11:00 A.M. through 1:00 P.M. It would be helpful if you would call before coming. Call: 304-562-6491.

PipeSounds Promotes New CD A new CD with David Hegarty performing on the Harrah Symphonic Organ at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church and introducing Nahri Ahn is now on sale at Hurricane Floral, 2757 Main Street in Hurricane for $10.00. CD selections include music from “2001: A Space Odyssey”, “The Artist”, “The Phantom of the Opera”, The King’s Speech” and “The Syncopated Clock”. This CD was produced from a live concert in April, 2012. For more information, call 304-562-6481.

T.O.P.S. No. 465 Weekly meetings of TOPS "Take Off Pounds Sensibly," are held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Winfield United Methodist Church, 20 Radwin Drive, Winfield, WV 25213. Questions, call Sharon, 304-523-4618.

Putnam County Ringers looking for new Members The Putnam County Ringers community hand bell choir is open to all interested in joining.

The group meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at Eleanor Presbyterian Church. The group will also schedule bookings for all occasions in advance. For more information, call Kathy at 304-546-0259 or Sharon at 304586-4131.

Winfield Lions Club building Available to Rent The Winfield Lions Club building is available to rent for showers, birthday parties and other functions. Overlooking the

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

Hair Depot NOW HIRING!

Full time or Part Time Cosmetologist or Barber for booth rental.

Booth rental start at $50.00 a week.

Call to set up an appointment (304) 421-1381, (681) 945-1381.

We offer haircuts for....$10.00 Kids 18 & Under...........$9.00 Kids 5 & Under.............$5.00 Color & Perm..............$35.00 We do Nails, Manicures and Pedicures.

Located at 331C, • Eleanor, WV 25070

Kanawha River, with an outdoor grilling area and picnic space available, the building is air-conditioned, has a complete kitchen and seats up to 50. For rates and more information, call 304-7555539.

John Henson Senior Center Activities The John Henson Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m.

Regular activities include rook, spades, dominoes and pool daily; preventive exercise with Wilma Bennett, 10:15 a.m.

Monday and Wednesday; Fit Start, provided by the YMCA, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; crafts with Glenda Black, 10 a.m. Tuesday; and line dancing, 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

The center also offers in-home respite to caregivers of all seniors 60 and older and caregivers who are caring for those of all ages diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia.

The center is also available to rent on evenings and weekends.

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

Infant Care Classes Once a month, FamilyCare offers a two-hour class to help new parents learn to care and feed their newborn babies. Topics include diapering, swaddling, SIDS prevention, bathing, signs of illness, cord and circumcision care, breastfeeding and more.

To register, call Debi Ellis at 304-757-6999, ext. 80, or e-mail Debi.ellis@familycarewv.org.

Childbirth Education Classes FamilyCare offers ongoing childbirth education classes in the Teays Valley area. These classes discuss birth options, the labor process, medications and more.

This class series meets for four Mondays each month from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is required, and Medicaid patients are welcome. To register, contact Debi Ellis at 304-757-6999, ext 80, or Debi.ellis@familycarewv.org.

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

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

Moms & Tots Playgroup offers Weekly Activities Teays Valley Moms and Tots offer weekly activities for children 4 and younger, as well as monthly Mom's Night Outs for mothers. For more information, e-mail tvmomstots@yahoo.com.

The Putnam Standard Expectant Parents' Program The CAMC Family Resource Center conducts a "Becoming a Family" program at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital. Programs, services and classes are designed to help expectant parents gain as much information as possible on parenthood.

Attendees (including family and friends, depending on the nature of the class) will leave feeling supported and more confident during the process.

The program includes special classes on preparing for childbirth, preparing siblings, pediatric CPR, breastfeeding, infant massage and pregnancy massage (for couples).

Contact the hospital for more details.

T.O.P.S. No. 150 Weekly meetings of TOPS "Take Off Pounds Sensibly," are held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2440 US Route 60, Hurricane. For more info., call Sharon, 304-523-4618.

First Baptist Church of Hurricane announces return of Radio Ministry Broadcast First Baptist Church of Hurricane is pleased to share with the community the return of its radio ministry broadcast. If you are unable to join us on Sunday mornings, we invite you to tune in for our worship service—Sundays: 9:00-9:45 AM on 103.3 WTCR-FM (pre-recorded program). You can call 304.562.9281 for more information. Also - follow us on Facebook!

FBCOH is located at 2635 Main Street in Hurricane.

Sunday Service Times: 8:50 AM-Traditional Worship; 10:00 AM-Sunday School; 11:00-Celebration Worship; 5:45 PMAWANA; 6:30-Evening Worship, Lift Youth Ministries Wednesday Night: 6:30 PM – Bible Study, Youth & Children’s Ministries.

Upper Vandalia Society to Meet The Upper Vandalia Historical Society invites you to our next meeting on January 27, 2013. The meeting will take place at the Putnam County Board of Education office in Winfield, located behind the old Court House. *** Weather permitting *** We will have a guest speaker and will be collecting pictures for our Second Pictorial History book.

Bring a friend or prospective member, and plan to stay for refreshments after the meeting. If you have any questions, please call 304-760-2121. Cheryl Wintz Withrow.

Send us your community news. Call 304-743-6731

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Friday,January 25,2013 – Page 3

New Stretchers Give Putnam EMS a Lift

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

WINFIELD – The days of pain and strain are over for paramedics and EMS responders.

On Monday, help came in the form of six power cots. These devices replace traditional stretchers that require back-punishing lifting when helping patients.

The new power cots by Stryker will do the heavy lifting for EMS workers.

The stretchers will also help to better stabilize patients.

These life-saving tools are part of a 3-year, $93,000 investment from the county, aimed at improving efficiency and safety for both the patients and responders.

During Cecil Kimble’s time in the county’s EMS, major back injuries have haunted the county, causing five workers to quit.

“These people have detrimental issues to this day with back problems,” the Putnam County EMS Director said. “That not only eliminates them from the profession, but it costs a lot of money in worker’s comp. Hopefully this [the power cot] will

Putnam County EMS crews learn the ins and outs of the Stryker power cot. The county purchased six of these tools, aimed to give patients and responders more stability and safety. Photo by Justin Waybright. eliminate some of that.”

Paramedic Warren Moore is confident in the new device.

“If it is safer for us, then it is safer for the patient, because if we feel more secure and stable,

the patients will be more stable,” Moore said. “I think it will be great, and extend my career as a paramedic.”

When asked about using the traditional stretcher, he said, “It

tares you up.”

Moore is one of 58 EMS workers. In a county of 56,000, the number of healthy emergency responders is vital.

Although the new stretchers

are expensive, Kimble believes it is money well-spent.

“If they can save just one [EMS worker], then the cost of all six is covered,” he said. “With help from the county commission, we were able to go ahead and purchase them.”

Commissioners agreed in November to approve the request.

“This could be safer for the patient and the medic,” Commissioner Joe Haynes said during that meeting.

In a profession where saving lives is the objective, tools to improve speed, safety and efficiency become priceless. The power cot’s success in Kanawha and Jackson counties, combined with the damage old stretchers were causing his workers, prompted Kimble to make the change.

“In EMS, there’s constant improvements, training and equipment,” he said. “We strive to get the best equipment we can afford and to pick what we really need to keep things moving.”

For these life-saving men and women, the patient will always be the focus.

“The patients are the only reason we’re here,” said Kimble.

B&E Distinguished Speaker Series welcomes president of Regional Drug Store Chain Jan. 31 MORGANTOWN, WV - The president of a regional drug store chain with 26 outlets in West Virginia and Ohio will be the first speaker of 2013 in the College of Business and Economics Distinguished Speaker Series at West Virginia University.

Lynne Fruth, president of Fruth Pharmacy and a 1980 WVU graduate will kick off the speaker series at 1 p.m. Jan. 31 in the WVU Mountainlair Ballroom.

Fruth Pharmacy was founded in 1952 and employs nearly 700 people. It ranks in the top 25 chains in the U.S. with an annual gross revenue of $130 million.

Fruth is involved in supporting higher education through the Fruth Scholarship Program, which awards 26 scholarships each year.

“Lynne grew up in a West Virginia-based family business that expanded to more than two dozen stores,” said Dr. Jose “Zito” Sartarelli, Milan Puskar Dean.

“She is the president of a corporation that her father founded and grew from the ground up. Lynne has had a unique journey when it comes to entrepreneurial thinking, business and marketing strategy, operational procedures, and customer service and satisfaction.

It will be quite interesting to hear what she has to say, especially since we live in an era when family-owned drug store chains are anything but commonplace.”

Fruth graduated magna cum laude from WVU with a bachelor’s degree in education. A WVU student-athlete, she was a member of the women's softball team. She received her master’s degree from Marshall University in 1995.

The youngest daughter of Fruth Pharmacy’s founder, the late Jack E. Fruth, she grew up in the family business. Following graduation from WVU, Fruth held a variety of positions in both the public and private sectors of education including teacher, educational diagnostician and field researcher for the federal government. She

began a consulting practice in 1994 and worked extensively throughout West Virginia providing systems consulting for troubled school districts. Her pioneering work in this area was recognized in 2004 when many of these programs were adopted and put into place statewide.

She was nominated to the Fruth Pharmacy board of directors in March 2009 and became chairman of the board in May of the same year. Involved in the day-to-day operations since that time, she has been instrumental in initiating a new marketing program and working to evaluate, streamline and standardize operational procedures at the corporate office and distribution center.

Her focus and passion was to re-

WV WICKED travel softball team 18u USSSA state champs and regional runner-ups will be holding a try-out Jan. 26th, 1:00 pm at Ripley High School (weather permitting) Contact: Doug Vannest 304-531-6604 Dana Hagar 304-532-1022

turn Fruth Pharmacy to being the leader in customer service and customer satisfaction. Following significant positive changes at Fruth Pharmacy, she was named president in 2010 and elected to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores in 2011. Fruth was appointed to the West Virginia Parkways Authority in 2010 and is a 2012 inductee into the Marshall College of Business Hall of Fame, joining her father and becoming the first father-daughter inductees in the Hall of Fame.

“We want to provide B&E students and the University community with a variety of different speakers from whom they can draw valuable experiences and information,” Sartarelli said. “In Lynne Fruth, we have a person who has excelled in the West Virginia business environment, grew up in an entrepreneurial culture and has key insight into the educational arena.”

For more information on this event or the B&E Distinguished Speaker Series, see: be.wvu.edu.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Chicken Pot Pie Makes 1 - 9 inch pie Ingredients 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie 1 carrot, chopped 1 head fresh broccoli, chopped 2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup 2/3 cup milk 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt

By Christin Daugherty

Art by Natalie Larson

Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Steam carrots and broccoli in a covered pot for 3 minutes, until slightly tender but still firm.

In a large bowl, mix together carrots, broccoli, chicken, soup, milk, cheese, and salt. Spoon mixture into pastry-lined 9 inch pie pan and cover with top crust. Seal edges and cut steam vents in top.

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until golden brown.

College Goal Sunday If you’re planning on continuing your education after high school or going back to college, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA. You and your family can get FREE help filling out and submitting the FAFSA during College Goal Sunday. College Goal Sunday is a one-day event that will be held at 23 locations throughout the state.

The closest College Goal Sunday workshop to us will be held on Sunday, February 10 at Putnam Career & Technical Center,

Christin’s Corner

Success Lab – Room 4A. Experts will be available to assist students from 1-4 p.m. and students can stop by anytime during those hours.

Local financial aid professionals will be on hand to offer free one-on-one, confidential support. Plus, students who attend a College Goal Sunday workshop will be entered to win an Apple iPad! For complete details, including directions and a list of what to bring visit www.cfwv.com.

That’s www.cfwv.com.

January Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL

Ethel Tatum - January 23rd Dr. Mark Brown – January 23rd Sandra Smith – January 25th Kyle Zimmerman - January 25th Mike Lemley – January 26th Janet Foster Clark – January 26th Rachel Anderson – January 27th Tina Smith – January 28th Janet Wellman Wallace – January 28th Tim Sovine – January 28th 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

Dear Christin, My son is 28 years old and is constantly in trouble. He has had several run-ins with the law and has been battling drug addiction for several years. He works, but is still always in need of money which I give him. I can’t bear the thought of turning him away when he needs my help. It’s not that he’s not smart, it’s not that he’s lazy, and it’s not that he is incapable of taking care of himself.

But I don’t know how to make him understand that I will not always be here to bail him out and that he needs to start making a better life for himself. Any advice?

Sincerely, Momma Bear Dear Momma Bear, Raising kids is tough. You work diligently to teach them the value of hard work and learning to fend for themselves. However, when they fail, you are there to pick them up and encourage them to try again. But at what point do we stop and say “Enough is enough.”? Well, I would say Momma Bear that you have reached that point with your son.

Being able to not get ahead

and asking Mom for a loan is one thing. When drugs are involved it turns into something else completely. Maybe your son is dealing with both of these issues.

Maybe the problem is that his addiction is the sole reason that he has to ask for help. Either way, you need to cut him off. I know that’s easier said than done.

The best way for you to show him what his life would be like without your help is to stop giving it to him. Let him decide what his priorities are. And don’t be surprised if the drugs take precedence over everything else.

They have a tendency to do that.

So what do you do if that happens? Well, the simplest answer would be to get him some help in the form of rehab, therapy, etc. The problem with this method is that the person has to actually want to be helped. Most addicts don’t want to admit they have a problem, even when it is staring them right in the face.

And most of the time, their parents are the last people they would ever want to admit that to.

I know it sounds like a loselose situation, but there is hope, Momma. Talk to your son. Be as open and understanding as you

The Putnam Standard can possibly be. Try not to be judgmental or angry. Just listen.

You would be amazed what people will share with you if you are understanding - even though you may not understand.

An intervention may also be necessary. Being surrounded by his family and friends, all sharing their concerns for his wellbeing, may be just what he needs to realize that he has a problem. However, this does not always work for everyone. Sometimes the person you are trying to communicate with feels as though they are being attacked.

So if you do decide to use this method, be sure to use your words wisely.

Some people think that being a parent stops after the age of 18.

But your story just goes to show that raising children is a lifetime commitment. And you’re doing great!

For more information on talking to your loved ones about drug abuse, visit www.drugabuse.com.

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

- Winston Churchill 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. **

Woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for robbing Hurricane nursing home, West Hamlin Bank CHARLESTON – A Lincoln County woman has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for armed robbery of a Hurricane nursing home facility and a Lincoln County bank.

Morgan Marie Mullins, 26, of West Hamlin, previously pleaded guilty in August 2012 to interfering with commerce by threats of violence, using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and armed bank robbery.

She was sentenced on Thursday, Jan. 10, in U.S. District Court in Charleston.

"This case shows in very stark terms the devastating effects of the prescription drug epidemic," said U.S. Attorney

Booth Goodwin. "The defendant’s crimes were shocking and now she has 10 years to think about the effects of those crimes."

Mullins admitted that on May 2, 2012, she robbed the Teays Valley Center nursing home located in Hurricane. Mullins further admitted that she used a 9-millimeter pistol when she robbed on-duty employees at the nursing home of controlled substances, including prescription painkillers. Mullins was employed at the nursing home at the time of the robbery.

Also on May 22, 2012, Mullins robbed the City National Bank located in West Hamlin, of $3,003 cash. Mullins further admitted she used the same 9millimeter pistol for both robberies.

On May 23, 2012, Mullins gave a voluntary statement to law enforcement officers where she admitted to robbing the

Teays Valley Center and the City National Bank.

Law enforcement officers later recovered the 9-millimeter pistol from beneath the defendant’s bed.

Officers also recovered a black hat with red and white stripes with the eye holes cut out of it. The hat was found in an alley near the bank that was robbed in Lincoln County. The defendant admitted that she wore the hat as a disguise during the robberies.

The defendant further admitted that at the time of both robberies and for the past three and a half years, she has been addicted to oxycodone.

The FBI conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven I. Loew handled the prosecution.

The sentence was imposed

by U.S. District Judge Thomas E. Johnston.

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Grave Creek Mound to Present Film on Prehistoric Native Americans of the Eastern United States MOUNDSVILLE, WV - Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will kick off its 2013 Lecture/Film series at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31, with a documentary film titled Ancient America: Eastern Woodlands. The program is free and the public is invited to attend.

The one-hour film presents an overview of the prehistoric Native Americans who left their mark on the eastern United States. Narrated by Cherokee actor and Oklahoma native Wes Studi (Dances with Wolves, Last of the Mohicans), the film begins with the Ice Age hunter-gatherers and moves on to people who adopted more agrarian lifestyles. The documentary focuses on earthworks and mounds like the Poverty Point earthworks and the Hopewell culture of the Ohio River Valley. European contact is evident at Emerald Mound in Mississippi that was still being used ceremonially when the early European explorers arrived in the area.

“This marks our fourth year for the Lecture/Film series which is held in conjunction with the Upper Ohio Valley Chapter of the West Virginia Archaeological Society, and I’m sure folks will enjoy this fascinating story of the Native Americans in the Eastern United States,” said David Rotenizer, site manager at Grave Creek Mound.

The series will continue at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, with a talk titled “A Snowball’s Chance: Climactic Effects on Native Americans during the Protohistoric Era 1530-1760” with Isaac Emrick, lecturer and Ph.D. candidate at West Virginia University. For more information, contact Andrea Keller at Andrea.K.Keller@wv.gov or (304) 843-4128.

Operated by the West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Grave Creek features one of the largest conical burial mounds built by the Adena people between 250-150 B.C. Exhibits and displays in the Delf Norona Museum interpret

what is known about the lives of these prehistoric people and the construction of the mound. The complex also houses the West Virginia Archaeological Research and Collections Management Facility.

The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. It is closed on Mondays.

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

49 years and counting, Cass Scenic Railroad fired up for its Golden Anniversary in 2013 CASS, WV - The world’s foremost roster of working Shay locomotives is faithfully chugging toward a golden anniversary in 2013.

The train line, originally built in 1901, hauled timber to the mill in the town of Cass for almost 60 years. The rail-haul logging operation and bandsaw mill ceased operations on July 1, 1960. Over the course of three years that followed, rail fans, local businessmen, legislators, various state agencies, and funding from various sources began to retool a once-thriving logging rail system and town with a vision for a tourist destination. Shay #4 and four coaches departed the Cass depot on Saturday, June 15, 1963, loaded with tourists

for its maiden run to the Whittaker Station destination. Cass Scenic Railroad turns 50 on Saturday, June 15, 2013. Shay #4 will again do the honors exactly 50 years to the day.

The history of Cass in its early years is well told in the book “Tumult on the Mountain” by Roy Clarkson. A brief history of Cass is posted on the state park’s website, www.cassrailroad.com, which includes pages of information about the eight locomotives associated with the railroad.

Shay #5 was built by Lima for Greenbrier and Elk River in November 1905. This turn-ofthe-century class C-80 Shay has been toiling up Cheat Mountain for over 100 years, making it one of the oldest en-

gines in continuous service on its original line, and the second-oldest Shay in existence.

The Town of Cass today remains relatively unchanged.

Twenty-two of the two-story company houses are restored for rental use and may be rented year-round. The state park is located in Pocahontas County in West Virginia. The train trips offered at Cass go to Whittaker Station; Bald Knob, West Virginia’s second-highest natural elevation; and to the former town of Spruce; and are scheduled from Memorial Weekend through the last Sunday in October. The schedule is posted online and available in print format by mid-November each year by calling 304-456-4300.

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Velma’s View

By Velma Kitchens Nellie Bell Back when I was little (Oh, no, I am sounding like an old, old person) my Dad drove a green van which he used for work. He worked for Mr. Phelps and helped clean out septic tanks.

I think all of you know what a septic tank is or was. On the weekends, we usually would go visit my Grandpa who lived on Buzzard Creek.

We lived in Culloden and would go across the hill. Across the hill meant out Sycamore Road the back way. If you don’t know the back way, ask any old person who has lived in Putnam or Cabell County for a long, long time.

Anyway, we would get to the top of Sycamore Hill and Dad would turn off the motor and we would coast to the old Sycamore Grade School.

We had such a good time riding in the van. My little sister would sit on my Mom’s lap and my older sister and I would stand up behind the front seats. When we started down over the hill, Dad would always say “Hang on, Peachie.” That was my older sister’s nickname. We thought we were going a hundred miles an hour and our stomach turned that turn which we all have had as we go over a hill really fast, or like on a roller coast. (Speaking of roller coasters, I will have to tell you the last time I was on a roller coaster at Geauga Lake in Ohio).

My Dad named the van, Nellie Bell. It is funny what kids remember about their childhood, but Nellie Bell will always be remembered as a fun van.

One day on our way to Grandma’s and over the hill and around the curve my Mom and baby sister almost fell out of the van. The passenger door flew open and my Dad grabbed my Mom by the arm and finally got her back.

Just think, what a good thing seatbelts are today.

Nellie Bell was a treasure to us kids but I don’t think my younger sister can remember Nellie Bell.

By the way, the old Sycamore School is no longer there, but I did attend the school for a little while.

My Mom and my Uncle Dorsey attended all the grades there.

She and her friend Lola, went to several of the reunions several years ago.

One story always leads to another, but they are for another time.

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BEGINNERS CLOGGING CLASS The Porter Creek Cloggers will be hosting a 12 week beginners class on Thursday’s starting 1/24/13.

The cost of the course will be $30.00 per person and open to applicants only until 1/31/13.

The class will be held at the Milton VFD each Thursday from 5:30-6:30 pm.

For more information and to make your reservation please contact Sherrie Porter at (304) 360-0072.

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WeeklyDevotional

By Mary Jane “’THE SHOW CHOIR” Thought for the week: Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD; and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man, so are children of the youth.

Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them; they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. Psalm 127:3,4,5, (KJV).

The activities I participated in while in school, could not hold a shadow to today’s!

We had the glee club, which meant if you wanted to sing with a group, and wear a robe during some twice a year performance, you were it.

Compare the show choirs today, from various surrounding schools, they are fierce competitors.

If you have the chance to attend one, you will be served a delicious dinner, by the choir members themselves, (please leave a generous tip), then sit back and enjoy your children of today, put on a show equal to a Broadway play! These children put in many, many hours of practice. Costumes and shoes, etc. are not cheap, and parents are to be applauded for taking time, shuttling them to and from all the participations, as well as encouragement to their children. This is something each child will remember, and be remembered for.

A quote from Billy Graham; A child needs both to be hugged and unhugged, the hug lets her know she is valuable, the unhug lets her know that she is viable (capable). If you’re always shoving your child away, they will cling to you for love. If you’re always holding them closer, they will cling to you for fear.

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

We hear so much about our young people on drugs, and how they join in with the wrong group. What is their home life like, how were you brought up? Whose fault is it if your child stays out all night, or does not attend church , drinks, smokes and takes drugs?

I know sometimes parents do their best, and still children go wrong.

But if we bring them into this world, who do they watch and learn from, we are their first view, and we are the instructors and teachers.

Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

Colossians 3; 16.

Our next generation is not as bad as we think it is, if we will support them, encourage, love and listen and guide them to the best of our ability, they will turn out alright.

Teachers today have a huge job to do, give them credit where credit is due.

Pray a lot and have faith in all the people your children come in contact with and together we can conquer this drug time period. Watching the performance of these young people in all there endeavors of various school activities makes us feel proud of the future.

Prayer: Guide us heavenly Father, that in turn we may guide our children. Amen.

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Legislative Update

By Tom Miller, PressNet Reporter CHARLESTON - County sheriffs from around West Virginia made it clear during the three days of legislative interim meetings here last week that they will be pressuring legislators to grant them access to the state's prescription drug tracking system.

Currently only about 15 members of the West Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation and an equal number of drug task forces around the state have access to this system.

This system collects information about controlled substances, doctors who prescribe these drugs, the pharmacies that dispense them and the individuals who purchase them.

Last Monday, Cabell County Sheriff Tom McComas asked members of a legislative subcommittee to consider expanding that access to sheriffs of counties not covered by a drug taskforce.

Rudi Raynes-Kidder, executive director of the West Virginia Sheriffs' Association, said 20 state counties are covered by taskforces. The group would like the remaining 35 sheriffs to have access to the database.

McComas, who is president of the sheriffs' association, said the group isn't asking that "every officer in the state should have access to this (information)."

Meanwhile, another joint House-Senate subcommittee took up a bill to extend the current law that forbids sugary soft drinks in elementary and middle or junior high schools to high schools as well. Currently these drinks are not banned in

the high schools.

Jeff Johnson, the attorney for the Joint Committee on Health, told members that any decisions about fruit juices would be in the hands of the Department of Education. Richard Goff, who works in the office of child nutrition, said the policy proposed for high schools would still allow 100 percent fruit juices, milk and water.

He said only one county so far hasn't eliminated the sugary soft drinks.

The joint committee recommended the bill for passage along with one to erase a section of state code that allows a parent, guardian or someone else in a responsible position to seek a court ruling for the sterilization of someone declared mentally incompetent.

"The Department of Corrections feels this is an archaic piece of legislation that has been on the books for a number of years and is asking that it be repealed," Johnson told the committee members.

Efforts by some lawmakers who want to increase the number of county magistrates was nipped in the bud by a joint House-Senate subcommittee last Monday when the subcommittee voted 6-4 to refuse to recommend a draft bill to add five magistrates to the current number of 158.

The initial intent of the proposed legislation was to give Monongalia County a fifth magistrate because of a growing population there. But the subcommittee then amended the

bill to add magistrates in Berkeley, Kanawha, Raleigh and Wood counties as well. Members apparently were concerned about the cost of $80,000 per year for each new magistrate.

Meanwhile, the legislative committee assigned to monitor the state's regional jail system heard from a mother last Monday who pleaded with them to take a look at excessive prison terms to ease the growing overcrowded conditions in regional jails and state prisons.

Phyllis Gaspell, a 34-year administrative assistant to the president of District 17 of the United Mine Workers of America, asked lawmakers to study this issue as it pertains to both state prisons and regional jails.

She said her son, now 40, is serving a 15-year to life sentence for delivering one punch. He was given the lengthy sentence even though he had no history of serious crimes such as murder, rape or armed robbery, she added. Gaspell said another man served a single year in a regional jail for throwing one punch that proved fatal.

"I'm just asking for justice," she said. "(My son) has already served eight years for one punch."

The next three-day schedule of legislative interim committee meetings will be on Feb. 10-12, immediately preceding the beginning of the 60-day regular 2013 session of the Legislature which will be starting a month later as is customary every fourth year when a governor is inaugurated.

Silent Movie “Ben-Hur” Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 Renowned organist, Scott Foppiano will be performing the music for the classic Silent Movie, “Ben-Hur”, starring Ramon Novarro and Francis X. Bushman on Friday, February 8, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Avenue in Hurricane.

Foppiano, a native of Memphis, Tennessee begin his study of piano and organ at an early

age. He began playing the Mighty Wurlitzer at Memphis’ Orpheum Theatre while attending Christian Brothers High School.

Critically acclaimed and sought after as a recitalist, theatre organist and silent film accompanist, he has played and recorded on some of the greatest classical and theatre pipe organs in the United States, Canada and Europe. To date, Foppiano has four solo organs CD’s with future projects pending. In addition, he has been a featured artist for local and national conventions of the American Guild of Organists, the Organ Historical Society and the American Theatre Organ

Society.

He is currently the OrganistChoirmaster and Coordinator of Liturgy at St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church in Fishers, Indiana. Mr. Foppiano maintains a very active schedule as a performer.

PipeSounds, with the Putnam County Bank, sponsoring the event, is excited to have the opportunity to host Mr. Foppiano to perform on the world-class Harrah Symphonic Organ in Hurricane, West Virginia. There will be a reception following the performance. For more information or directions, see www.pipesounds.org or call the church office, 304-562-5903.

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The Putnam Standard Across 1. Hot drink 5. Large grassy South American plain 10. “Dang!”

14. Long, long time 15. Architectural projection 16. 100 cents 17. King or queen, e.g.

18. Gave a fig 19. Exec’s note 20. Communities within a town 23. Costa del ___ 24. Parenthesis, essentially 25. Senior petty officer responsible for discipline (3 wds, hyphenated) 32. ___ and cheese 33. Hokkaido native 34. Flock 36. Biscotti flavoring 39. “Dear old” guy 40. Gawk 41. Assign to, as blame 42. Film crew member 44. Bon ___ 45. Position of advisor 49. Cashew, e.g.

50. “Look here!”

51. That measured in joules (2 wds) 58. Basil, e.g.

59. .01 of rupee 60. Big laugh 62. “What’s gotten ___

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you?”

63. Cast out 64. Eye 65. Charon’s river 66. Eastern wrap 67. Some deer

Down 1. Neon, e.g.

2. Curb, with “in” 3. Exude 4. Rock similar to granite 5. Spiral-shaped cavity of the inner ear 6. Kuwaiti, e.g.

7. Catalan painter Joan 8. Equal 9. Behind the times (2 wds) 10. Believer in social equality 11. Felt bad about 12. Kind of dealer 13. “___ bad!”

21. Caught 22. Certain exams 25. Bouncing off the walls 26. Kind of group, in chemistry 27. Chain of hills 28. Tangle 29. Part of a TV feed 30. Algonquian tribe member 31. Razor sharpener 32. Accident

35. “Are we there ___?”

37. Resonating chamber in a musical instrument 38. Boredom 43. Turn palm downwards 46. Stirrup-shaped bone in the middle ear 47. “___ Cried” (1962 hit)

48. Profound fear 51. Cost of living?

52. Affectedly creative 53. Head-hunter of NE India 54. Ticket info, maybe 55. “___ quam videri” (North Carolina’s motto)

WORD SEARCH Angel Announcement Baseball Battle Beams Beetles Below Bites Black Boring Brush Bushes Disco Doubt Drums Edged Elves Erase Evenly Evidently Final Flaps Fried Frown Geese General Gifts

Hills Investigate Islands Itself Kings Liked Liver Oasis Observe Peels Pence Ready Report Rests Rules Seize Sleek Smile Spear Toast Tough Venus Wasn’t Whereas

56. Energetic (hyphenated) 57. Its motto is “Lux et veritas” 58. ___ Master’s Voice, music trademark 61. ___ gestae (law)

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS

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Grant Boosts Hometown Park into Future

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

HOMETOWN – The story of this town’s local park is one of triumph over tragedy.

Rewind to summer 2012, when trees snapped and destroyed two shelters during a powerful windstorm. About 90 percent of the park lay in ruins after the infamous derecho.

Move forward to October: help comes.

Surgery to heal the battered park takes place as volunteers from Americorps. Vista, Rivers to Ridges Heritage Trail and Toyota come to the rescue. These men and women re-plant trees, remove debris and begin to revitalize the hurting road-side attraction. Hometown Park is gradually rising out of the year that almost destroyed it.

“It’s great to see the look on faces in the community, now, who had once given up hope,” said Scott Williamson, the county’s director of parks and recreation.

Even more help is on the way for this outdoor attraction that

Hometown Park overcomes storm damage and moves into a bright future. Community members, volunteers and Putnam County Parks and Recreation have helped restore hope to an otherwise hopeless park off U.S. 62. Photo by Justin Waybright. has suffered storms, vandalism and neglect, Williams said.

Last week, Putnam County received a $65,600 Transportation Enhancement Grant from Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s office for new

Victorian-style lighting, bollards and a rest room.

The project will cost $82,000 with the county paying 20 percent or about $16,000.

Williamson believes the project

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will boost local economy, enhance the quality of life and be money well-spent.

“Any time you have a park in a town, it’s a value for the community: properties near the park

have increased value and the area is more desirable for people moving in there,” he said. “A good quality park in the county will help businesses see the quality of life we can offer to employees.”

Williamson continued, “We want to revitalize it, and funnel people in so they will stop and tour the area.”

Now, that the money is secured, the county will wait for approval from the West Virginia Department of Highways before securing a contractor for the park’s design.

He knows how much residents care about the park. Williamson also knows what Hometown Park has been through, but he sees what it can be.

The grant project is a step toward an even bigger goal.

Williamson hopes to add walking trails, a large American Flag, more lights, benches and playground equipment - ultimately a new park for families, business employees and residents to unwind.

“Wherever the community wants to take it – I will make sure we get the proper facility to do it.”

2013 State Fair Scholarship Applications Available LEWISBURG, WV - Applications for the 2013 State Fair Scholarship program are now available. In association with corporate, civic and individual contributors, and with support from the State Fair Endowment, five $1,000 (four year) scholarship awards will be made to individuals who have participated in one or more of the following areas at the State Fair: 1. State Fair Junior Show - market animals, purebred animals and dairy.

2. Equine Programs - State Fair's Open Horse Show or Junior Horse and Pony Show.

3. 4-H and FFA Youth Exhibit Program - 4-H and FFA Underwood Youth Center.

Applicants must be pursuing a vocational trade, associate or bachelor degree. All applicants must have participated in the junior livestock show, equine show or 4-H and FFA Youth Exhibit Program within the previous five (5) years.

"The State Fair takes great pride in recognizing the youth of

our state for their hard work and for their contributions to agriculture and the Fair," Agricultural Competitions Coordinator, Kelly Tuckwiller stated. "This program is over 20 years old now, and we hope to continue to grow it each year."

Scholarship applications and supporting documents must be postmarked by March 5, 2013.

Applications are available online at www.statefairofwv.com or by contacting the State Fair office at 304-645-1090, email kellyt@statefairofwv.com or State Fair of West Virginia, P.O. Drawer 986, Lewisburg, WV 24901.

The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $13.8 million dollar economic impact on West Virginia, is a 501 © 3 non-profit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. The 2013 Fair themed "Feel the Magic" is set for August 9-17.

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Dairy Queen to hold Customer Appreciation Day

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

HURRICANE – Residents can nab half-price blizzards, hotdogs, smoothies and other treats from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Hurricane Dairy Queen Chilln-Grill.

This local business is giving back to its customers. Owners Chuck and Carolyn Daniel are proud to hold the first event of its kind for area residents.

“Everything will be half-price for that day,” said co-owner Chuck Daniel. “This is to show our appreciation for valued customers.”

DQ fans can enjoy the latest addition to this dairy restaurant’s snack line: the Orange Julius fruit smoothie.

The day is all about expressing gratitude toward loyal customers, said Daniel.

“It’s awesome to be able to do this, and show our appreciation to them,” he said. “This is our way of saying ‘thank you.’”

Signs point to discounted treats at Dairy Queen, off U.S. 60 in Hurricane.

Customer appreciation day will be held Jan. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Photo by Justin Waybright.

Recently stocked Lake lures Fishermen (and Women) to Hurricane City Park

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

HURRICANE – “Whoa...I think I got one!”

Crowds of people spoke these words earlier this month at the lake at Hurricane City Park. The newly stocked lake lured hungry men and women to the city.

Every morning, they surrounded the water with their reels, rods and bait.

Charles Bryant, a Turkey Creek resident, casted a line toward the center of the water on Monday. Seconds later, the tip of his pole bent and shook. He had a bite.

After a short fight, he reeled in a trout.

This avid hunter, farmer and outdoorsman enjoys fishing Hurricane City Park.

“With gas prices the way they are now, it’s a real convenience to have this here,” Bryant said.

“You can buy these same trout at Kroger for $9.99 a pound.”

Two years ago, the local fisherman slayed some trout at the lake.

“About 10 minutes after they stocked it, I caught six; the limit,” he recalled.

Fishing is an addiction and a rush that lures people of all ages.

As Monday morning faded toward the afternoon, a young man added a sinker to his line.

Crews stocked the lake at Hurricane City Park earlier this month. Men and women swarmed the water with their fishing poles. Many walked away with fish in their hands. Photo by Justin Waybright.

He fixed his determined eyes toward the water where a fish jumped. To Hurricane Creek resident Levi Gibson, fishing is more than a hobby: it is his passion that he hopes will lead to a professional career.

“It’s a thrill,” said Gibson. “I am trying to become a pro bass fisher, and I’m saving up to get a bass boat.”

Like Bryant, Gibson is proud to enjoy his sport locally.

“The tough thing about fishing is there aren’t many places to go, so this is nice,” he said.

Every year the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources stocks more than one million fish in 126 waters across the state. It is a time of year that draws serious fishers.

Charles Bryant reels in a trout Monday morning. Photo by Justin Waybright.

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Bill of Rights victim to political maneuvering Column by David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

Thisadranontelevisiononlyalittle morethantwomonths ago: “I'mJoeManchin,Iapprovethisad because I'll always defend West Virginia. As your Senator, I'll protect our secondamendmentrights,that'swhy the NRA endorsed me. I'll take on Washingtonandthisadministrationto get the federal government off of our backsandoutofourpockets.”

Now, Sen. Manchin wants the government to decide how many bullets youneedandiswillinglyprovidingthe gun-control lobby and media with lovely soundbites, such as “I don't know of anybody that goes hunting withanassaultrifle.Idon'tknowpeople that need 10, 20, 30 round clips” and “I'm committed to bringing the dialoguethatwill bring atotalchange, andImeanatotalchange.”

This is scary.We had a senator who pledgedrepeatedlytodefendourSecond Amendment freedoms and we elected him expecting him to do so.

Whoamongyouvotedforthis?Doyou feelrepresented?

Thisisthekindofworldinwhichwe live today. We refuse to reform our mental-health system despite the fact there is no Constitutional right to be homicidally insane.We live in a world wherethoseinpowerdonotletacrisis go to waste politically. The proposals

they are supposedly just now mulling over have been well-thought out and filed away for years. Just like Obamacare.Doyoureallythinktheywrote that 3,000-page-or-whatever-it-was documentinamonth?

Some footage has come to light of Attorney General Eric Holder talking about how to circumvent the Second Amendment with a public-relations campaign, which your tax dollars wouldfund.

"What we need to do is change the way in which people think about guns,” Holder says, “especially young people, and make it something that's notcool,thatit'snotacceptable,it'snot hiptocarryagunanymore,intheway in which we’ve changed our attitudes aboutcigarettes.Youknow,whenIwas growing up, people smoked all the time. Both my parents did. But over time,wechangedthewaythatpeople thought about smoking, so now we have people who cower outside of buildingsandkindofsmokeinprivate anddon’twanttoadmitit.”

EricHolderisthechieflawenforcement officer in the United States and he's saying that government should shame gun owners so that they cower in guilt. This is what we elected Sen. Manchin to defend us from, not be a willingparticipantinthiswaronguns, not to help this administration in its waragainstourfreedoms.

Vice president Joe Biden is discussing a proposal where guns would

be controlled by a technology where guns couldnotbe fired byanyone but the registered owner. The only drawback to this, he says, is the technology is very expensive. Thank God for that.

Do you realize what this means? The governmentwouldcontrolspecifically whofiresafirearm.

Manchin has to understand this and his argument that he's now for gun control because of Newtown doesn'tholdwaterwithme.Doyouremember last year when all those teenagers were gunned down in Norway?Doyouhaveanyideahowhardit istoobtainafirearminNorway?

Ibelievethisistherealtruth:itispolitically expedient for him, on a nationallevel,toadvocateguncontrol(all thewhilesupposedlypledgingtokeep at least a few of our Second Amendment freedoms intact). His face has beeninhundredsofmediaoutletsand he's gotten a great deal of national attention out of this. I'm convinced he believesthatthenationalpoliticalgain far outweighs any minimal political risk he might face from his constituents in West Virginia. Thirteen pieces of silver is not responsible for suchbreakingofpromises.Itistheadvanceofpower.

This kind of political maneuvering andhardballiscommonplace.Ithappens all the time. It’s the same reason manyRepublicanslayprostrateasthis steamroll of tyranny runs amok and thosewhofailtodefendfreedomfrom

tyranny are as guilty if not more than those who attempt to seize it. Politiciansdowhattheyfeeltheyhavetodo tomaintainpower.Noonewantstobe amanandstandupforfreedom.

Iwillgiveyouanexampleofpolitical maneuvering. I knew West Virginia DelegateDanPoling,(D-Wood),quite well and found him to be a fine, uprightmanwhokeepsthebestinterests atheartofthoseheservesandhasbecome a valued member of the state legislature.IbelievethatstillandIrelay this story, which I watched unfold as a reporter covering it, with the disclaimer that I don't believe Poling did anything save accept his rightful appointment,whichanybodywoulddo.

I remember back in Feb. 2006, Wood/Wirt County Circuit Judge, the lateGeorgeHillretired.Bylaw,thegovernor appoints the replacement. So, for the next few months, we reporters called then Gov. Manchin's office.

“Whenarewegoingtohaveareplacement for Judge Hill?” For months and monthswecalledandformonthsand months,noappointment.Fornearlya year,thisjudge'sseatwasemptyinCircuitCourt.Weneeded ajudge.

Then, there was an election. A few weekslater,wefinallygotourappointment, J.D. Beane. I had the thought then–andmaintainittoday–thatthe election had been legally stolen from thevotersofWoodCounty.

Now, J.D. Beane was a Democratic statelegislatorfromWoodCountywho

had just won the election, but not yet taken the office. So, now Beane's seat isempty.Fastforwardonemonthand Manchin appoints Dan Poling, a Democrat,tothehouseseat.

Beanewas–andasfarasIknowstill is–welllikedintheRepublicanstronghold of Wood County. He was a sure fire bet to win the seat for the Democratic Party. Had Manchin named his appointmentinthose11months,that personwouldhavehadtorunasavirtual unknown against some wellknown Republicans. Letting that judge's seat lay fallow for nearly a year greatly increased the chance of the DemocraticPartyholdingthatseatina legislaturethatitalreadycontrolledby anear70-percentmajority.

That's the truth about politics anywhere, especially once you get above thestatedelegatelevel.It'saboutpoliticians retaining and advancing their power and the power of their associates. That's what's happening right nowinWashington.

Our Bill of Rights should be immunefromthis.Butitisnot.Imagineif thefoundershadnothadtheforesight towritethatincredibledocument.

Manchinalsosaidhewouldn'tbea rubberstampforObama.He'stalkeda goodgameoffiscalconservatism.This, however,wastheoneissueweneeded him to stand up for us like he said he would.Iwillneverforgetwhowaswith usandagainstusinourhourofneed.

Outdoors roundup: DNR releases preliminary big-game harvest totals TheWestVirginia DNR recently released its preliminary harvest totals for its big-game seasons.The official totals are weeks away and will be slightly differentasinaccuraciesarecorrected,but nobody,atleastinthemedia,reallypays attentiontothosewhentheycomeout.

Let'ssayyoukilledadeerinPutnam County, but actually checked it in at a CabellCountycheckingstation.There's a chance your Putnam County deer wouldbeincludedintheCabellCounty total. Likewise, there was probably someguywhoshotadeeraroundMilton and checked it in at some gas stationinHurricaneandPutnamgotcredit for a Cabell County deer in the totals.

Theofficialtotalswillputallthosecrosscountydeerintheirrightplaces,butthe preliminarytotalsareaccurateenough togaugehowtheseasonsactuallywent.

WestVirginia sees slight decline in deer harvest - West Virginia hunters harvested131,444deerduringthe2012 deer seasons – a three percent drop belowthepreviousyear'stotal,Division ofNaturalResourcesofficialssaid.

Officials had been expecting a slight decreasebasedonpreseasonmastsurveys. A large increase in the antlerless harvest,thankstoaliberalizationofregulations, offset significant decreases in

otherseasons.

The combined total includes deer harvested during the bucks-only, antlerless,muzzleloader,archeryaswell astheyouth,handicappedandseniors seasons.

Atotalof56,658bucks,45,169antlerlessseasondeer,24,571bow-killeddeer and 5,046 muzzleloader season deer weretakenduringthe2012season.The antlerlessharvestwasupthisyearby12 percent,mostlyduetoanincreasedliberalization of antlerless regulations. In 10 counties, hunters were required to harvest an antlerless deer before harvesting a second buck and there was a newantlerlessseasoninOctober.

Asasinglebuckcanimpregnatenumerousdoes,thedoeharvestistheprimarytoolbiologistsusetomanagethe state'sdeerherd.

The top 10 counties are: Preston (2,343),Mason (2,026),Jackson (1,759), Wood (1,608), Lewis (1,575), Upshur (1,569),Harrison(1,511),Ritchie(1,391), Monongalia (1,340) and Randolph (1,325).

The Muzzleloader season total was down36percentand37percentbelow thefive-yearaverage.

Archeryseasonharvestwasdown10 percent. Archery harvests are directly

correlated to hard mast crops, and the above average acorn crop was the primary factor for the lower harvest in 2012. The top 10 counties are: Preston (1,089), Kanawha (863), Raleigh (796), Randolph (791), Monongalia (769), Wyoming (765), Logan (739), Greenbrier (727), Fayette (707) and Nicholas (693).

In Putnam County, hunters bagged 1,187bucks,upfrom1,121antlerless,up from 812 the year before. In Cabell County, the kills were also higher with 752 bucks (compared to 489 the year before),whiletheantlerlessharvestwas slightly down at 423 deer, compared to 414harvestedduringthe2010season.

Stateturkeyharvestupfourpercent -HuntersinWestVirginiabagged1,233 turkeysduringthe2012fallseason,CurtisTaylor, DNR wildlife resources chief, said.The2012harvestwasfourpercent higher than the 1,186 birds checked in during the 2011 fall season and three percent higher than the five-year average.

“Fall wild turkey harvests are highly influencedbyhunterparticipation,annualrecruitmentofyoungturkeysand hardmastconditions,”saidTaylor.“The above-averagebutscatteredacorncrop of 2012 concentrated birds in areas of

abundant mast, making those birds somewhatmoresusceptibletoharvest, especially in our non-traditional, fall huntingcounties.”

Top counties for 2012 were Greenbrier(139),Nicholas(98),Randolph(91), Monroe (89) and Summers (71). The traditionalfallhuntingcounties,including Preston County, the Eastern Panhandleandthemountainregionsofthe state, accounted for 56 percent of the totalfallkill,whichwasalmostidentical tolastyear.Interestingly,thesesametraditional fall counties contributed only 19percentofthetotalspringwildturkey huntingseasonharvestin2012.

Black Bear harvest up 34 percent WestVirginia hunters harvested 2,683 black bears during the combined 2012 archeryandfirearmsseasons,saidColin Carpenter,BlackBearProjectleaderfor theWestVirginiaDNR.Thepreliminary harvestforthecombined2012seasons was 34 percent higher than the 2011 harvest of 2,009 bears and 12 percent higherthanthepreviousrecordharvest of 2,392 that was set in 2010.The black bear harvest of 2012 marks the fourth time in the past five years that the harvesthastopped2,000.

“As predicted in the 2012 DNR Mast Survey and Hunting Outlook publica-

tion, mast conditions had a tremendous influence on the distribution of thisyear’s bearharvest,”saidCarpenter.

“Thestatewideoakmastindexfor2012 was much higher than in 2011 but the distribution was spotty.This fact, combined with two additional weeks of archeryhunting,allowedarcherstolocate bears effectively and led to an increasedarcheryharvest.”

Abundantoakmastkeepsbearsactive into the winter and makes these bearsvulnerabletoharvestduringconcurrentbuck-gunandbearseasonsand thetraditionalDecemberfirearmsseason. Favorable mast conditions, combined with multiple counties open during September, led to a large increaseinthefirearmsharvest.”Hunters took746bearsduringthe2012archery season.ThetopfivecountieswereWebster (71), Nicholas (67), Randolph (57), Fayette (55) and Preston (51). Firearms hunters harvested 1,937 bears during 2012. Hunters took 681 bears in September, 266 during the concurrent buck/bear season and 990 during the traditional December season. The top five counties were Pocahontas (183), Pendleton(179),Randolph(163),Webster(151)andGreenbrier(148).

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The Putnam Standard JUANITA ADKINS GLORIA RUTH BARR WILMA V. BENNETT MARY EDITH BROWN BETTY LOU COOK JAMES (JIM) JUNIOR DAVIS HAROLD RAY DUNCAN JR. ELIZABETH HUMPHREYS EADS CHARLES E. FARLEY JR. ROBERT DALE FRAZIER AMY R. GATEWOOD LILA LEE KIGHT HICKMAN GERTRUDE A. HOFFMAN ELIZABETH "BETH" KARNES CHARLES B. "SKIP" KEELING SHIRLEY L. McALLISTER BILLY KEITH O'DELL SR. CARMEL H. PAYNE ELLA LOUISE "MIDGE" RIFFLE NARCISSUS "NAR" ROBERTS JR. LUCRETIA ANN McCLURE MEADOWS ROSS DAVID M. SALISBURY RAYMOND HENRY YOUNG EVELYN ZDROJEWSKI

JUANITA ADKINS Mrs. Juanita Adkins, 80, of Hurricane, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at Teays Valley Center, Hurricane.

She was born June 15, 1932, at Stowe, the daughter of the late Eli and Edna Staten Stepp.

Mrs. Adkins attended Becco United Baptist Church while living at Amherstdale and First Christian Church of Logan while living at Godby Heights. She was a business office manager for Dr. Pacis and worked at Man ARH for 22 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Adkins; three brothers; and one sister.

Survivors include four children, Brenda Gail (Glen) Hurley of Scott Depot, Gary (Teresa) Adkins of Mallory, Sheila (Mike) Zeto of Beaver and Scott (Lisa) Adkins of Hurricane.

Services were conducted Monday, January 14, at Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapmanville, with the Rev. Rex Workman officiating. Burial followed at Highland Memory Gardens, Godby.

Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapmanville, was in charge of the arrangements.

GLORIA RUTH BARR Gloria Ruth Barr, 89, of Leon, W.Va., died Jan. 11, 2013. Services were held Sunday, Jan. 13, at Casto Funeral Home, Evans.

WILMA V. BENNETT Wilma V. Bennett, 86, of Hurricane, passed away after a short illness on January 9, 2013. She was the daughter of Mary Florance (Davis) and Sim R. Meadows. Wilma was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God, Hurricane. She also attended several other churches in the area.

She was a member of the exercise class at Henson Senior Center in

Hurricane and INA Webb senior citizen travel club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Bennett; her parents, Mary Florance and Sim R. Meadows; four brothers; five sisters; and two grandsons.

She is survived by her sister, Reba Rooper, 98, of Teays Valley; daughters, Linda Edwards Keener and Dian Harden of Culloden; son, Ray Bennett of South Carolina; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday, January 13, at Allen Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rebecca Jarrell officiating. Burial followed at Mount Vernon Cemetery.

Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

MARY EDITH BROWN Mary Edith Brown, 90, of St. Albans, passed away January 8, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston.

She was born in Rainelle on April 18, 1922, and was a daughter of Albert J. and Blanche Ratcliff Boso. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter H. Brown; sister, Alice Ellen Boso; and brother, Jack Boso.

Mary was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church of St. Albans and also the St. Albans Women's Club.

She will lovingly be remembered by her children, Walter H. Brown II (who also preceded her in death) and his wife, Corkie, of St. Albans, David "D.B." Brown and his wife, Mary Beth, of St. Albans and Barbie Glenn and her husband, Jeff, (who were also Mary's caregivers) of St. Albans; grandchildren, Stephanie Hardman and her husband, Todd, and Sarah Glenn and her fiancé, Kevin Newcomb; great-grandchildren, Karlie and Maryanne Hardman; and her beloved cat, Patches.

A celebration of Mary's life was held Saturday, January 12, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Mark Stauffer officiating. Entombment followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

The family requests donations made to Hubbard Hospice House West, 4605 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV 25309; or High Lawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Ave., St. Albans, WV 25177.

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

BETTY LOU COOK Mrs. Betty Lou Cook, 66, of Poca, passed away January 8, 2013, at home.

She is survived by her sons, Roy and Gene Cook, and two grandchildren.

A tribute to the life of Betty was held Friday, January 11, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home,

Poca.

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

JAMES (JIM) JUNIOR DAVIS James (Jim) Junior Davis, 78, of Teays Hollow in Hurricane, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at his home. "Jim," as he was known to family and friends, was an honest, hardworking man whose only goal in life was to provide for his family and enjoy his home. He was a laborer by trade and a member of the Construction General Laborers' Local Union No. 1353.

He is preceded in death by his father, James G. Davis; mother, Alma M. Davis Wooten; brothers, Richard Davis, James S. Davis, Alvin L. Davis; and sister, Shirley J. Davis.

He worked for several construction companies throughout his life and retired from Teays River Construction Co in 1993.

He loved to garden and he was happiest when he was pulling weeds, watering his plants and sitting at his gold fish pond he had made. Jim's other great love was for his six grandchildren.

Hannah Elizabeth and Caleb Brian Doak, Jacob Andrew Roberts, Elizabeth Ashley TetoffDavis, Madison Noel and Brantley Raymond Davis and he loved to share his love of trains with all of them.

In addition, to his grandchildren, he is survived by and missed so very much by his wife of 49 years, Shirley Ann Davis; son, Lorne L. Davis and Holly Ingram of Hurricane; and daughters, Shelia A. Roberts and husband, Jeff Roberts of Hurricane and Angela A. Doak of Hurricane; as well as brothers, Garland (Chuck) Davis, Phillip (Ed) Davis, Paul Davis and William (Bill) Davis, all of Hurricane; sisters, Patricia (Patty) Thacker, Virginia (Eloise) Vangilder, Dorothy (Dot) Berry, Judy Sowards, all of Hurricane, Julie Thompson of Milton, Madeline Handley of St. Albans and Linda Dustin of Chicago.

Funeral services were held Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Pastor Brian Haber officiating. Burial followed in Culloden Community Cemetery, Culloden, W.Va. Online condolences may also be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

HAROLD RAY DUNCAN JR. Harold Ray Duncan Jr., 45, of Hurricane, director of pharmacy at Highland Hospital, died Saturday, January 5.

Survivors include his wife, Ali Duncan, and two children, Alexis and Austin Duncan.

Funeral services were held Saturday, January 12 at Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home, Versailles,

Friday,January 25,2013 – Page 11 Ky. Memorials are suggested to Shriner's Hospital, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502; or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Guestbook online at www.Blackburnandward.com.

ELIZABETH HUMPHREYS EADS Elizabeth Humphreys Eads, of Scott Depot, passed away January 10, 2013, at the age of 89.

She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Berchel Eads, and their eldest son, Michael (Marti) of Fort Mill, S.C. She was a graduate of Charleston High School and married soon after graduation. After starting their family in 1950, Lib devoted her life to being a wife, homemaker and mother to her sons.

She developed a passion for art and, after her family was grown, became a very accomplished painter and quilter. Lib always had a keen interest in birdwatching and nature, passing along those values to her sons. Above all, she was a kind and giving person.

Lib is also survived by six grandchildren, Patrick, Blair, Amanda, Heather, Nicholas and Justin; and her two brothers, Jim Humphreys and William Humphreys.

She was preceded in death by her younger son, Fred Eads; and brothers, Lloyd and Noel Humphreys.

Lib suffered a debilitating stroke over 10 years ago and since then had been lovingly cared for by her devoted husband. She will be missed.

No services were planned.

If desired, donations to the Clyde E. Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary and Audubon Center, 1305 Germany Road, Frankfort, KY 40601, would be a thoughtful remembrance of Mom. You may also share memories or condolences with the family at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.co m.

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

CHARLES E. FARLEY JR. Mr. Charles E. Farley Jr., 86, of Eleanor, passed away January 12, 2013, at Teays Valley Assisted Living Home.

He was born April 2, 1926, the son of the late C.E. "Edmond" Farley Sr. and Florence R. Clark Farley. He was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Laura May Farley.

He is survived by his wife and best buddy, Helen V. Halley Farley; sons, C.P. Farley and his wife, Becky, and Michael L. and wife, Brenda Farley; daughters, Vicki Jean and husband, Russell Burgess, and Misty and husband, Bud Lett; five grandchildren, Shannon Cox, Anthony

and wife, Candace Lett, Michael Farley II, Charles and wife, Megan Persinger, and Collin Burgess; and four great-grandchildren, John Cox, Riley and Cohen Lett and Evan Hartley.

During the Second World War he served with the 25th Infantry Division in the South Pacific and Japan, obtaining the rank of staff sergeant.

He was a member of Red House United Brethren Independent Church. He served two six-year terms as county commissioner of Putnam County and one six-year term as county clerk of Putnam County.

He was a 50-year-plus member of Kanawha Valley Lodge 36 AF&AM, Buffalo. He was a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, 32nd degree, Valley Of Charleston.

A tribute to the life of Charles E. Farley Jr. was held Wednesday, January 16, at Red House United Brethren Independent Church with Pastor Gregory Blake and Pastor David Panaro officiating.

Burial followed at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House.

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

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

ROBERT DALE FRAZIER Robert Dale Frazier, 61, of Fraziers Bottom, passed away January 9, 2013, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington.

He was the former owner/operator of the Memory Shop in Fraziers Bottom as well as an antique dealer and auctioneer. He was a Christian by faith.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Virginia Stinson Frazier; and a grandson, Westin Frazier.

Surviving Dale are his wife, Diana Saunders Frazier; children, Robert Franklin "Frankie" Frazier and his wife, Christy, of Hannah, Thomas Edgar "Eddie Bob" Frazier and Brooke of Pliny and stepson, Anthony Keith Mathes and Nell of Southside; his grandchildren, Julie Ann, Shelby Jane and Sadie Mae; and his brother, David Lee Frazier of Virginia.

Dale's funeral service was held Saturday, January 12 at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, with Pastor Randy Wilson officiating. Burial followed in the Frazier Family Cemetery, Fraziers Bottom.

Memorial contributions may be sent in Dale's name to the Putnam County Animal Relief Shelter, 1 Sable Road, Winfield, WV 25213.

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

Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, was honored to handle Dale's arrangements.

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Page 12 – Friday,January 25,2013 AMY R. GATEWOOD Amy R. Gatewood, 42, of Scott Depot, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, January 10, 2013.

Born December 11, 1970, in Charleston, Amy was a daughter of Sandy Gatewood of Scott depot and the late Wayne Gatewood. Also preceding her in death are her grandparents, Elizabeth and Leonard White and Florine and James Gatewood.

During her career in food service, Amy was a smiling face at McDonalds of Teays Valley and also the former Care Haven of Teays Valley Nursing Home. She was also an active member of Judson Baptist Church, Winfield, where she was greatly involved in the Vacation Bible School program and Sunday school in the nursery.

In addition to her mother, Amy is survived by her twin sister, Anita (James) Taylor of St. Albans; and sisters, Vandra (Larry) Edmunds of St. Albans, Jennifer (Joe) Britton of Vienna, W.Va.; her brother, Dana (Jennifer) Gatewood of Summersville, W.Va. Also surviving are her nieces and nephews, Bethany, Seth, Jacob, Thadd, Travis and Tara and a very special friend, Frankie McClellan.

Funeral services were held Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Judson Baptist Church, Winfield with Pastor Scottie Robertson, Rev. Josh Callaway and her brother, Rev. Dana Gatewood officiating.

Burial followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross lanes.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the family.

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

LILA LEE KIGHT HICKMAN Surrounded by the love of her family, Lila Lee Kight Hickman, of St. Albans, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 13, 2013.

She was born April 7, 1929, in White Pine, a daughter of the late Milinda Ball Kight. She was also preceded in death by her infant son, Samuel Dean, and several siblings.

Lila was raised in Grantsville but lived the majority of her adult life in St. Albans. She was a member of Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed numerous trips with the Joy Sunday School class. She also enjoyed many hours at the Hansford Senior Center.

She will be remembered for her sweet face and gentle demeanor.

She spent countless hours studying her Bible and was always willing to offer a friendly word of encouragement. In addition, she enjoyed reading a variety of Christian romance novels.

Survivors include her husband of nearly 65 years, Lorus "Jack" Hickman; daughter, Marie Lamont and husband, Bill, of Hurricane; daughter, Joyce Moore and husband, Michael, of Hurricane;

grandchildren, Travis Moore and wife, Melissa, of Summerville, S.C., Sherrie Stone of Nitro and David Lamont of Winfield; greatgrandchildren, Brandon Stone of Nitro and Joseph Moore of Summerville, S.C.; brother, Roy Kight and wife, Crystal, of Charleston; brother, Freddy Kight and wife, Madeline, of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

A homegoing celebration of the life of Lila was held Wednesday, January 16, at Teays Valley Missionary Baptist, Hurricane, with Dr. John Smith officiating.

Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

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

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

GERTRUDE A. HOFFMAN Gertrude A. Hoffman 91, of Geneva, Ohio passed away at home, January 9, 2013 after a short illness. She was formally of Hurricane, West Virginia.

She was born November 1, 1921 to Harvey J. and Bessie (Wade) Bird. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.

Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband Frank Hoffman; parents Harvey and Bessie Bird; brothers Ferrell and Horace Bird; sister Ruby Plymale; grandson Danny Kuhn; great grandson Connor Bradbury.

She is survived by daughters Frankie Kuhn Blanchard of Perry OH and Patricia (David) Buckley of Geneva, OH; brother Isaac R. Bird, of Huntington, WV; sister Lois Cottrell, of Hurricane, WV; four grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren and one great grandson.

Funeral services were held Saturday January 12, 2013 at Allen Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Tony Edwards officiating. Burial followed in the Bird Family Cemetery.

Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

Please consider donations to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th Street, Cleveland, OH 44119-1330.

ELIZABETH "BETH" KARNES Mrs. Elizabeth "Beth" Karnes, 94, of Nitro, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 11.

Beth was a Baptist by faith. She loved gardening and her bowling leagues at Town and Country Lanes. She had a special article written about her scoring a 200 point game while still bowling at the age of 91.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, James Karnes; and son, Ralph Karnes.

She is survived by daughter, Talma and husband, Jack Brown,

of Hurricane; son, Keith Karnes and Emma Winter of Poca; seven grandchildren; numerous greatgrandchildren; and her lifelong friend, Virgie Morton.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to her caregiver, Diane Larck, and the staff at Putnam Care and Rehab for their excellent care during her stay.

A tribute to the life of Elizabeth "Beth" Karnes was held Monday, January 14, at Gatens-Harding Chapel with Pastor Cletus Price and Pastor Ray Humphrey officiating. Burial followed at Center Point Cemetery.

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

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

CHARLES B. "SKIP" KEELING Charles B. "Skip" Keeling, passed away unexpectedly after heart complications, on January 11, 2013, at age 60.

He was a kindhearted and good-humored man who positively impacted many people. His life included both adversity and transformation. After surviving a life-threatening head injury, he continued work in construction and trucking, driving gigantic earthmovers, dump trucks and 18-wheelers. Over time spirituality became his life's cornerstone.

He was blessed to spend 15 years helping others recover from addiction. Skip regularly studied the Holy Bible's lessons and parables, and often welcomed guests as a member of the Charleston Seventh-day Adventist Church.

He graduated from Winfield High School in 1970. Skip is survived by parents, Charles and Lorna Keeling; brother, Phil Keeling; sons, Jason and Adam Keeling; daughter, Misty Keeling; grandchildren, Hannah Keeling and Haiden Stewart; brother-inlaw, Ralph Thomas; and nephews, Cory and Ryan Thomas; his sister, Sandi Thomas, preceded him in death.

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

Funeral services were held January 15, 2013 at the funeral home. Burial followed at Valley View Memorial Park in Hurricane.

Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Skip or to leave condolences.

SHIRLEY L. McALLISTER Shirley L. McAllister, 76, of St. Albans, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

Born January 26, 1936, in St. Albans, Shirley was a daughter of the late Lemuel and Mary Meadows Meddings. She was also preceded in death by her son, Richard McAllister.

The Putnam Standard Shirley was a retired nurse's aide from Shaffers Personal Care Home, St. Albans, and attended Crossroads Fellowship, St. Albans.

She is survived by her daughter, Andrea L. McAllister; son, Ronald (Gwen) McAllister; five grandchildren, Samuel Popp, Matthew Williams, Brittany Williams, Remmi McAllister and Roselyn McAllister; and one great-granddaughter, Isabella Williams.

Funeral services were held Saturday, January 12, at BartlettChapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Elder William Brooks officiating.

The family suggests donations are made to Crossroads Fellowship, 116 Pennsylvania Ave. N., St. Albans, WV 25177; or HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., South Charleston, WV 25387.

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

BILLY KEITH O'DELL SR. Billy Keith O'Dell Sr., 46, of Charleston, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 7, 2013, at home.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald O'Dell.

Billy is survived by his wife, Stacy; children, Laura O'Dell of Cedar Key, Fla., PVT Billy O'Dell Jr. (Tara) of Winfield, Jessica Bourne (Shawn) of South Charleston and Stephen Forristal of Charleston; grandson, Jonathan Abner of Cedar Key,; mother and stepfather, Diane and Robert Stedley of St. Albans; sister, April McConihay (Mike) of Winfield; nieces, Samantha and Xannie; and nephew, Elijah.

A celebration of Billy's life will be held at a later date.

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

Harding Funerals & Cremations, Kanawha City, assisted the O'Dell family.

CARMEL H. PAYNE Carmel H. Payne, 93, of Elkview, formerly of Hernshaw and Scott Depot, surrounded by the love of his family, left this life peacefully to meet Jesus and be reunited with his loved ones and friends on January 11, 2013.

Carmel was born on January 31, 1919, to James Okey and Minnie Catheryn Payne. He grew up in Hernshaw with his nice siblings, all of whom predeceased him in death. He lived a very active and interesting life serving at a young age in the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) and later in the Army Air Corps (Air Force) during WWII, where he worked as an airplane mechanic specializing in props stationed in the Pacific theater in Burma and India flying 'The Hump'. He was also one of the few credited with service in China.

Carmel retired from DuPont with 41 years of service in 1979 spending many post retirement years enjoying travel, hunting, fishing, reloading ammo, the great outdoors, crossword puzzles, Reds baseball, family time and attending church with the love of his life, Virginia, whom he married in 1941. Their earthly marriage lasted for 63 years, ending when she died in 2004, but he remained married in his heart until the end.

Carmel was saved in 1980 and is a member of The Southeast Church of the Nazarene, but attended Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church the last few years of this life.

Carmel is survived by his children, James (Debra) of Scott Depot, Rena Toney (Patrick) of Middletown, Va. and Carmela (Chester Ryan-Thompson Thompson) of Elkview, with whom he made his home; his grandchildren, Aundrea Jill Ryan Tipton, Tara Elizabeth Ryan, James Brandon Payne, Kaitlin Toney, and Sean Toney; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Carmel and we, his family, are so thankful for the care of our Hospice staff, Janet and Renee, special friends and caregivers, Sherry Stewart and Sue Facemyer and our friend and physician Dr. E. Michael Robie. These people added so much to the quality of our lives in the last months.

Services were conducted by Pastor Lee Swor and C. Edward Patterson, Carmel's great nephew and pastor of Kanawha Baptist Temple, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Elkview, on Monday, January 14, 2013. Interment was at Pineview Cemetery at Orgas on Tuesday, January 15.

Online condolences may be made online at www.haferfuneralhome.net.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Carmel may be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311 or Kanawha Baptist Temple, 1 Baptist Mountain, Charleston, WV 25311 or Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 58 Mt Pleasant Drive, Elkview, WV 25071.

Arrangements were in the care of Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview.

ELLA LOUISE "MIDGE" RIFFLE Ella Louise "Midge" Riffle, 79, of Leon, W.Va., passed away January 10, 2013, at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio, following an extended illness.

She was born December 30, 1933, in Cottageville, W.Va, a daughter of the late Walter Hill and Minerva (King) Hill Linville.

Her husband, Edgar Riffle, Sr.; son, Edgar Riffle, Jr.; brothers, Dencil Hill and Danny Linville; and a sister, Osie Mae Rardin, also preceded her in death.

She enjoyed quilting, cooking and fishing with her late husband. She was a retired custodian

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The Putnam Standard from the Jackson County Board of Education, a member of the Creston Ladies Aid and member of the Creston Church.

Survivors include her sons, Paul Riffle of Bidwell, Ohio, and Henry Riffle of Leon; daughters, Catherine Mae Fauver, and Edna "Jean" Sammons both of Point Pleasant, Elsie Lyons and Anna Belle Michael both of Leon; brother, Cecil Hill of Cottageville; 17 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren; several step grandchildren; and a daughterin-law, Erma Riffle of New Haven.

Services were held Sunday, January 13, 2013, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, W.Va. Burial followed in the Creston Cemetery.

Email condolences may be sent to: castofh@gmail.com.

NARCISSUS "NAR" ROBERTS JR. Narcissus "Nar" Roberts Jr., 90, of Eleanor, formerly of Martinsburg, passed away Friday, January 11, 2013, at Broadmore Assisted Living, following a long illness. He was a World War II veteran and played the trumpet in the military band. He continued to play the trumpet in numerous bands until the age of 88. He received a B.A. in 1948 and an M.A. in psychology from Marshall University in 1949. He was a licensed psychologist, serving in several capacities throughout his career.

He was a member of the American Federation of Musicians Local 580 and the American, Eastern and the West Virginia Psychological Association, where he served as past president. In the year 2000 he had an apartment complex in Martinsburg named after him. The Nar Roberts Jr. Complex serves residents with mental health challenges.

Born July 11, 1922, in Kenova, he was the son of the late Narcissus Roberts Sr. and Eileen Toler Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Rowe Roberts; brother, Richard "Dick" Roberts;

and great-grandson, James Richard "J.R." Roberts.

Survivors include son, James Lee "Jim" Roberts and his wife, Shirley, of Eleanor; grandsons, Terry Roberts and his wife, Belinda, of Winfield and Richard "Rick" Roberts of Eleanor; greatgranddaughter, Christina "Christy" McCartney and her husband, Greg of Scott Depot; great-great-grandchildren, Sarah McCartney and Adam McCartney, both of Scott Depot; and brother, James Roberts and his wife, Beverly, of Huntington.

In accordance with his wishes, he was cremated and a private family graveside service will be held at Beech Grove Cemetery, Eleanor, at a later date.

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

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

LUCRETIA ANN McCLURE MEADOWS ROSS Lucretia Ann McClure Meadows Ross, 67, of St. Albans, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 7, 2013.

She was co-valedictorian of the 1962 graduating class of Duval High School and later graduated from Berea College, Ky. She received her teaching certificate from Morris Harvey College, Charleston and taught at Midway Elementary School, Alum Creek. Lucretia was a member of Lower Falls Baptist Church and a faithful Christian, whether it be through her daily Bible devotion time, prayer for others, or through the light of Christ's love that radiated from every fiber of her being, her life was a true testament to God's love and His plan of salvation.

This world will never be the same without her light which shined wherever she went. Although our lives must go on without her, she will forever re-

main etched into our souls. Lucretia was a good example of Matthew 5:14-16, by being a light not hidden to the world around her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Denver and Virgie Marker McClure; and brother, Dempsey McClure.

She is survived by her son, Derick and wife, Andria Meadows of Houston, Texas; daughter, Kristan Meadows and husband, Alan Walz of Alkol; grandchildren, Jacob, Adam and Elizabeth Meadows and Daniel and Hannah Walz; former husband, Frederick Meadows of Ky.; sisters, Betty (Lane) Griffith, Joyce (Ray) Schlichting and Janet Turley; and special friend, Susie Stanley.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Brian Donze officiating. Burial followed in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Donations may be made to Lower Falls Baptist Church, 1777 Strawberry Road, St. Albans, WV 25177.

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

DAVID M. SALISBURY David M. Salisbury, 70, of St. Albans, passed away January 13, 2013, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

He was born December 12, 1942, in Charleston, and was a son of Albert M. and Dorothy Browder Salisbury. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Elizabeth F. Salisbury; his father-in-law and mother-inlaw, Jack and Ernestine Ferguson; and brother-in-law, John D. Ferguson.

David was a retired sales consultant, most recently employed with Dunbar Metal. He was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. He was an avid WVU and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He loved camping and traveling to the beach. A loving father and grandfather who will be missed.

Friday,January 25,2013 – Page 13 David is survived by his son, William Marshall Salisbury of St. Albans; brother-in-law, William Ice and his wife, Virginia, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; sister-in-law, Gloria Ferguson of Hurricane; and grandchildren, Christian Marshall Salisbury, Madison Grace Salisbury and Ty Warren Salisbury, all of St. Albans.

A celebration of David's life was held Friday, January 18, 2013, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with H.R. Whittington officiating as celebrant. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

The family requests donations are made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

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

RAYMOND HENRY YOUNG Raymond Henry Young, 90, of St. Albans, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013.

Raymond was a graduate of Herbert Hoover High School and served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Notably, he was a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and traded and collected guns and knives as a hobby.

He is survived by his wife, Eugenia "Gene" Rose Young; son, Raymond Young Jr. of Santa Rosa, Calif.; stepdaughters, Patricia Dickson of St. Albans and Mary Lou Mills of Bethesda, Ohio; grandchildren, Maggie, Shawn, Will and Jenny Young, all of Santa Rosa, Calif., Bobbie Swain of Culloden and Tawny Swain of Dunedin, Fla.; and sister, Myrtle Carter of Texas.

Funeral services were held Friday, January 11, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans.

Burial was private.

The family suggests donations are be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., South Charleston, WV 25387.

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

EVELYN ZDROJEWSKI Evelyn Zdrojewski, of St. Albans, passed away gently on January 8, 2013.

She leaves behind her four sons, Eugene Jr., William (Cirilla), Robert (Samantha) and David (Donna); eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Born Evelyn Lissette Warren in 1920, she was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband, Gene Sr. Evelyn loved art, music, books, poetry, history, ideas and all things old. A charter member of West Virginia Writers, Inc., she was a gifted poet, writer and painter. She saw value in things that others didn't want: broken glassware, dolls, old quilt pieces and books. In their later years, Gene Sr. patiently drove her to estate sales and antique stores every week, waiting in the car as she spent hours browsing other people's stuff. Through these weekly trips she came to be known as the "doll lady" and many people brought their old dolls to her to be fixed and dressed. She was nostalgic for her Richmond, Va., Churchill neighborhood and often spoke and wrote of her experiences growing up there. She was interested and extraordinary.

We celebrate her life. We give special thanks to her caregivers and good friend, Donna Lude, Cim, Liz, Joyce and Jill, who helped and comforted her in her final years.

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

Funeral services were held Friday, January 11, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Little Church, St. Albans, with the V. Rev. Ann Lovejoy Johnson officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Arrangements were under the direction of Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans.

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Time For Service ~ Area Church Services ~ Ascension Catholic Church 905 Hickory Mill Rd., Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-562-5816. Services: Saturday evening 5:30 p.m.

Sunday morning 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Rev. Neil R. Buchlein, Pastor. www.ascensionwv.com Bethel Baptist – Upper Mud River Road - Sias, WV. Services: Sunday morning 10 a.m.; Sunday night 6 p.m.; Wednesday night 7 p.m.

Buffalo Church of God - Corner of Rt 62 & Church Street, Buffalo (Putnam Co.). Sunday: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m. Evening Worship. Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Mid-week Service. Pastor Wayne Burch. 304-937-3447.

Buffalo Nazarene Church - Rt. 62, Buffalo, WV, 25033. Sunday School Service 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday night Worship Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Pastor Sherry Kinsey 937-3258.

www.fbcoh.com Gateway Christian Church Weekly Sunday Evening Service at 6 p.m. Valley Park, Hurricane, WV. Adult & Children’s Ministry available. For more information please call 304-727-8919 or visit www.gatewaychurch.net.

Senior Minister: Dave Stauffer.

Glad Tidings Assembly of God 121 Mill Road, Hurricane, WV, 25526. Adult & Children’s Service Sunday 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Midweek Service 7:00 p.m. Church Phone 304562-3074. Pastor: Rebekah Jarrell. Asst. Pastor: Aaron Hil. Good Hope Baptist Church Turkey Creek Road, Hurricane.

Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m.

Grandview Baptist Church, Red House - Sunday school – 10 am; Sunday evening 7 .pm; Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor: Woody Willard.

Buffalo Presbyterian Church 2125 Buffalo Road, Buffalo, WV, 25033. Sunday School Service 10 a.m.; Worship Sunday Service 11 a.m. Wednesday Service – Bible Study, 7 p.m. Pastor – Denver Tucker.

Kanawha Valley Baptist Church 949 Roosevelt Ave., (U.S. Rt. 62), Eleanor, WV 25070. Pastors: John Hage and Art Hage. Phone 304-437-3513 and 304-4372740. Services: 3:00 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Cross of Grace Lutheran Church - 30 Grace Drive, Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-562-0616.

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. Sunday - 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. “Where people discover Jesus and grow in Faith”. www.coglutheran.com.

Lakeview Christian Church 108 Lakeview Drive, Hurricane, WV, 25526. Services: Sunday – 11 am and 6:30 pm; Wednesday – 7 pm. Pastor: Jeff Maynard. Phone 304-562-9265.

Faith Independent Church Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, Sunday Choir Practice 6 p.m., Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7 p.m. A little country church set on the side of Rt. 62 in the big town of Black Betsy, WV. Pastoral Team: Michael Landers and Randy Browning First Baptist Church “Connecting People to Jesus Christ” 2635 Main Street, Hurricane, WV, 25526 – 304-562-9281.

Dr. James E. Lutz, Senior Pastor.

Sunday services: 8:50 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Sunday School – 10 a.m.; Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Laywell Church of Christ Sycamore Road, Hurricane, WV. Services: Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m. Phone number for more information, 304-562-6135.

Manilla Chapel - Manilla Chapel, Manilla Ridge Road, Robertsburg, WV. SUNDAY: Morning service 10 a.m.; Evening service 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY: Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Everyone welcome.

Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church - Buff Creek Road. Hurricane, WV. Service Times- Sunday morning 10 a.m.; Sunday eve. 6 p.m.; Wed. Eve Bible study 7 p.m. Special meeting 4th Saturday each month at 7:00 pm.

All area Churches welcome.

Pastor Ernie Spence – 304-6172752.

Mount Vernon Baptist Church 2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane, 25526 (just off the I-64 Winfield Exit 39). Sunday services are 8:30 a.m. (except the last Sunday of the month), 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. Wednesday services begin at 7 p.m. and include adult Bible study, AWANA, and youth. Please check our website for special announcements and services: www.mvbaptistchurch.org. The Rev. Ron McClung is the senior pastor.

Telephone 304-757-9110.

Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church - Rt. 3 Box 97 (6242 Trace Fork Rd.), Hurricane, WV 25526. Phone 304-562-5880.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Children’s Emmy Club, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday. Pastor: Robert Adkins. Everyone welcome.

Mt. Salem UM Church - 4-1/2 miles East of Hurricane on Rt. 60 across from covered bridge, on left. Sunday: Morning worship 9:30; Sunday School 10:30.

Wednesday Bible study 7:00 P.M.; Family night first Wednesday of each month @ 7:00 P.M. Pastor: Ralph Kernen (304) 7578446.

Otter Branch Church - Box 213, 18 Mile Road, Buffalo, WV, 25033 Sunday School Service 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Pastor Mike Tucker.

Pine Grove Church of Christ 4504 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot. 304-757-8543 (o); 304757-2866 (h). prediger1@verizon.net. Sunday morning Bible Classes 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Studies 7 p.m. Tm Jorgensen, Minister.

Presbyterian Church of the Covenant- Living the Love of Jesus Christ. 2438 US Route 60, Hurricane, WV 25526. 304-5622012, pcclife.com Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Providence Baptist Church Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday night 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Bob Kelly. Phone 304586-2832.

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

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

Scott Depot Christ Fellowship 4345 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV. 757-9166. Pastor Dr. Rod Taylor. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid Week Service 7 p.m. www.thedepotlive.com Sousanah FWB Church Charley Creek Road, Culloden.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Night Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 p.m.

Springdale Free Will Baptist Church - Cow Creek Road, Hurricane (Directions: Off Rt 34, 21/2 miles on Cow Creek Road, stay on left fork of Cow Creek.

Church is on the right). Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Midweek Service 7 p.m. Pastor Larry Cooper. 5625389.

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

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

All services are interpreted for the deaf. TV Service on Suddenlink Channel 2, Wed. 8:30 – 9 p.m. Radio Program WEMM 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

Teays Valley Church of God 4430 Teays Valley Road, PO Box 270, Scott Depot, WV 25526 www.tvcog.org - (304)757-9222.

Service times: Sunday’s - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, 10:15 a.m.

Morning Worship, 6 p.m.

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Evening Discipleship.

Wednesday’s: 6:45 p.m. Evening Discipleship. Pastor Melissa Pratt.

Teays Valley Church of the Nazarene - 3937 Teays Valley Road, Teays, WV 25569 (Mail: PO Box 259) Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning worship; 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship. Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. Prayer Gathering, Children & Teen Programs. Last Saturday of each month; Clothing Closet from 9 am until noon.

Free clothes for everyone! Pastor: Rev. Charles V. Williams.

Phone: 304-757-8400.

Way of Truth Tabernacle - 900 Roosevelt Dr., Eleanor, WV. Services: Sunday morning 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor Nathan Morris (304)543-8053. A new beginning on the old path.

Winfield Church of the Nazarene - 2986 Winfield Rd., Winfield, WV 25213. Sunday School 9:45 am; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 am; Sunday Praise Service at 6:00pm; Wednesday Kidz & Teens 7:00 pm; Wednesday Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm. Pastor Robert Fulton, 304-586-2180.

Winfield Community Church 144 Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV, 25560. (304) 5861146. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Michael Hurlbert.

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

Looking for a church to call “home”? We would like to be that place.

Winfield United Methodist Church Looking for a church family? Join us at Winfield United Methodist Church, 20 Radwin Drive (Behind McDonald’s) Winfield. Two services 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Pastor: Tom Hill.

Send your church’s information to Time For Service at P.O. Box 186 Culloden, WV, 25510, or fax it to (304) 562-6214. You may also e-mail the information to trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com.

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Everything 50% off! Hardware, new furniture, T h r i f t / Co n s i g n ment Shop. Everyt h i n g ! !

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT - in Teays Valley; 750 sq ft. H&P Properties, LLC, 3744 Teays Valley Road - Suite 101, Hurricane, WV, 25526; 304-7576880. (rtc 10-2 hpp) MOBILE HOME PARTS

SPECIALS GOING ON! – Doors, Skirting, Windows, etc.

(304) 391-5863. (rtc 10-11 hmo)

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Excellent benefit package and travel re i m b u r s e m e n t .

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

NORITAKE CHINA - Golden Cove 5 piece place setting, service for 12.

Original $1,650, asking $1,200. Call for more information 304-757-4584. (rtc)

BOOKKEEPER NEEDED - for firm in Teays Valley WV. Prefer accounting and bookkeeping experience, as well as experience in the use of QuickBooks, Excel and Word. Will train qualified candidate. Pay is $12 per hour. Please email resume to mike@greenleaftax.com. (rtc 12-4)

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FOUR MAUSOLEUM SPACES – at Valley View Cemetery, Hurricane. Includes vase and name-plate.

Spaces located inside 1st level. Will accept reasonable offer. Call 304-5459815. (1tp 1-22)

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

GLENBRIER APARTMENTS – located on Route 2 just East of Huntington. All electric (Heat & Air); Kitchen appliances furnished; Water, Sewer & Trash paid; On-site management and maintenice nance; landscaping, swimming pool, close to schools & town, laundry facilities on site. For application or information, contact Site Manager (304) 5296607 from 7:00 a.m.

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to 3:15 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Equal Housing Opportunity. TTY/TDD 1800-982-8771.

“THIS Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer” (1tc 1-22 gap)

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HOUSES/LAND FOR SALE

HOUSES AND PRIME LAND FOR SALE - in Buffalo (Putnam) for sale by owner. Don’t miss out! Call today: 304-9372747. (3tp 1-22)

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MOBILE HOME PARTS: WINTER SPECIALS – Doors, Skirting, Windows, etc. (304) 391-5863. (rtc 10-11 hmo)

SERVICES: CREATIVE CONSTRUCTION – 304-544-6304. Contractorʼs License #WV043966.

Free estimates. (4tp 2-7)

FOR RENT: 2 BEDROOM HOME, ONA – Reduced rent for retired female to care for 3-year-old next door, 6-8 days/month. 304-412-1926. (2tc 2-21) HOUSE FOR RENT – Milton, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, brick. $700 month/$500 damage deposit. 304-743-0334, 304-939-2294. (1tp 2-28) MILTON APARTMENT FOR RENT – 1 BR upstairs. Electric range/refrigerator.

Walking distance to stores/school. No pets. $350/month + 1 month security. 304743-8606. (2tp 2-21)

EMPLOYMENT: CCCSO IS GROWING – We are looking for CNAʼs and Home Care Aide that would like to grow with us. Starting wage: CNAʼs $8.75; Home Care Aid $8.00. For more information please contact Mrs. Perry at 304-529-4952. (2tc 2-21)

COMMERCIAL CLEANERS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS - Buffalo, full-time, Day & Evenings. Benefits and Vacation. Must pass background check. 304-768-6309. (4tc 2-7 occ)

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - @ Sarah's Heart Childcare, serious inquiries only 304-757-7701. (4tc 1-24 shc) MILTON TEACHER NEEDS – dayshift help with adult autistic son, 7:00 am to 4:00

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Community News

Groups urged to apply for Mountaineer Treeways program DOF provides trees for public plantings FARMINGTON, WV – Volunteer organizations and municipalities with plans to plant trees on public property in 2013 are encouraged to apply with the Mountaineer Treeways program. Officials will accept applications through March 15, 2013. The application form is available for download at www.wvforestry.com.

Urban Forestry Coordinator Bob Hannah said the program is open to civic organizations, municipalities, businesses, schools and other groups that will plant the trees on public property.

Treeways “Mountaineer works to enhance and beautify public areas across West Virginia through tree plantings.

Volunteer groups and the Mountaineer Treeways pro-

gram are a natural fit.”

All trees must be planted on public property in West Virginia. Volunteers and paid employees of municipalities and other entities may conduct the plantings. Matching funds are not required; however, a status report must be submitted by Aug. 9, 2013. Division of Forestry staff will be available for technical assistance, species selection and planting advice.

Trees for this program are sponsored by a donation from Toyota Motors Manufacturing.

All trees will be distributed in early April.

To download the Mountaineer Treeways application, visit www.wvforestry.com. For additional information, contact Bob Hannah at 304-825-6983.

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Hometown Lions Club The Lions Club is the oldest service organizations in the world.

We, Hometown Lions Club are a small part of this organization of which we are proud to be a part of.

As a club in Putnam County and small in number, we are very active in our community. Every year we hold eye screenings at every middle school in the county for the 6th grade classes of which there were 719 of which 168 of those were referred to a doctor for further evaluation and we were asked to screen the 2nd graders

this year of which we did 320.

We hold an Easter Egg Hunt at Hometown Elementary School, an essay contest is held in May for the 5th grade students on what the flag means to me and the winner is given a $100.00 savings bond. We plant a tree or trees on Arbor Day at the school every year; we host the Putnam county homecoming in Winfield and have done so since 1988. We support the W.V. sight conservation Foundation where anyone who cannot afford surgeries and meet

the requirements they are sent to Morgantown with no cost to them, we also participate in the Poca Heritage Day and Buffalo Octoberfest.

We are small in number and are looking for some good members who want to help others and aren’t afraid to meet new people and hard work, the pay is the satisfaction of helping others.

If you would like to know more about us or another club in your area call 304-586-3614 and ask for George Woodrum.

Program offers help to Problem Gamblers The Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia, the program that operates the statewide 1-800-GAMBLER help-line for problem gamblers and their loved ones, is offering a support group in Teays Valley to help individuals struggling with a gambling addiction.

The agency, in conjunction with Fred Clark, offers therapy group sessions for one and a half hours a week for the duration of three months. Clark, a longtime

mental health therapist and Nationally Certified Gambling Counselor, will facilitate the group.

Through the 11 years of operating the 1-800-Gambler helpline, the Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia has received nearly 10,000 calls from problem gamblers and their loved ones. One of the main reasons Teays Valley was chosen as a site for this type of treatment is the helpline receives many calls

from the Cabell, Kanawha, and Putnam county areas. Kathleen O'Neil, coordinator of this project for the Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia said, "Teays Valley is in close proximity of where we receive calls from this three-county area."

Anyone who thinks they or a loved one may have a gambling problem is urged to call 1-800GAMBLER to find out more.

E-mail your community news to us at trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com