The Putnam Standard

Monday, July 23, 2012

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WORK RESUMES THIS WEEK ON THE WINFIELD BRIDGE. PAGE 3

Farmer’s Market presents ‘Chopped’ on Tuesday

New Scott Depot Sheetz to open on Thursday

By Jack Bailey

HURRICANE -- The Putnam Farmers' Market is proud to present their own version of "CHOPPED" at Hurricane City Park on Tuesday, July 24, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Chopped is a cooking competition show on the Food Network that's all about skill, speed and ingenuity where four up and coming chefs compete before a panel of three expert judges and take everyday items and turn them into an extraordinary three-course meal.

Course by course, the chefs will be "chopped" from the competition until only one winner remains.

The Challenge? They have seconds to plan and 30 minutes to cook an amazing course with the basket of mystery ingredients given to them moments before the clock starts ticking.

And the pressure doesn't stop there. Once they've completed their dish, they've got to survive the chopping block where our three judges are waiting to be wowed and not shy about voicing their culinary criticisms.

Local contestants will participate at the Putnam Farmers’ Market using mystery ingredients and anything else the contestant wants to use.

They will make the following dishes: an appetizer, main course, and dessert. There will be three judges judging each dish after the dish is prepared.

SEE CHOPPED ON PAGE 3

HOW TO REACH US PHONE: (304) 743-6731 FAX: (304) 562-6214

jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

SCOTT DEPOT – The new Sheetz store located at 4344B Teays Valley Road near the new Interstate 64 exit will open on Thursday, July 26.

A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for 10:45 a.m. on Thursday with representatives from the company's Altoona, Pa., corporate headquarters, as well as various local officials.

The new Putnam County store will be the 425th store in the Sheetz chain. The new 6,000square-foot store will create 40 to 45 new full- and part-time jobs, and add $3.5 million taxable property value to the city and county tax base, according to company officials.

Additionally, Sheetz has been a proud supporter of the Special Olympics for more than 20 years and will make a $2,500 donation to the local chapter as part of the opening activities on Thursday.

“In every community in which we’ve opened new stores we’ve received great local support and are seeing strong sales,” said Stan Sheetz, president and CEO of the company. "Despite a

This new Sheetz in Scott Depot will open Thursday, July 26. The first 50 area residents in line that day will receive $100 Sheetz gift cards. Photo by Jack Bailey tough economy, we’ll open between 25 and 30 new locations this year, all offering great food, exceptional customer service and gas prices that are among

the best in town.”

As part of the opening day festivities, the first 50 area residents in line will receive $100 Sheetz gift cards.

“We try to make all of our openings fun for everyone with local officials participating and SEE SHEETZ ON PAGE 3

Putnam’s unemployment rate falls to 5.8 percent

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

WINFIELD – Putnam County's unemployment rate fell to 5.8 percent in June according to data released recently by WorkForce West Virginia.

Putnam County's unemploy-

ment rate was well below the state average of 7 percent, and was among the lowest in West Virginia.

Overall, in June, unemployment climbed in 23 counties in West Virginia, while 25 counties reported falling unemployment rates. Seven counties reported no change.

The counties with the lowest unemployment rates were Jefferson (5.2 percent), Monongalia (5.2 percent), Monroe (5.8 percent) and Putnam (5.8 percent).

The counties with the highest unemployment rates were Boone (12.2 percent), Webster (11.9 percent) and Mason (11.1

percent).

Statewide, West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched upward onetenth of a percentage point to 7 percent in June.

The number of unemployed state residents rose 1,100 to SEE JOBS ON PAGE 3

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Page 2 – July 23, 2012 Blood drive set for July 31 The Putnam County Commission is sponsoring a blood drive on Tuesday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the old courtroom on the second floor of the Putnam County courthouse. Go to www.redcrossblood.org to schedule an online appointment. For more information, call 1-800-733-2767.

Upper Vandalia Historical Society to Meet The Upper Vandalia Historical Society invites you to their next meeting on July 29, 2012 at 2 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Putnam County Board of Education office in Winfield located behind the old Court House.

Guest speaker will be Joe Rumbaugh who will bring information on the renovations being done on the Hoge House in Winfield.

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.

Preschool Registration Stepping Stones Academy Hurricane is now registering for

Community Calendar 3- and 4-year-old private preschool for Fall 2012.

For more information, please call 304-201-2505.

New Hope Animal Rescue to host Appreciation Day New Hope Animal Rescue, located at 2806 Putnam Ave., will host Customer Appreciation Day all day, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 28. New Hope will serve free hot dogs, chips, drinks and desserts, and door prizes will be given away every hour.

Also offered that same day will be a Microchip Clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. and Summer Pet Portraits from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Paws and Shop sells donated goods to support the work of New Hope Animal Rescue, a non-profit, all volunteer, no-kill foster/rescue group. All Paws and Shop proceeds go toward the care of rescued animals, to assist people on a limited income with spay/neuter for their pets and a fund to build a no-kill shelter in the Putnam/Kanawha county area.

For more information on this special day, please call 304-5620300.

Proceeds from all three of the events will go toward New Hope Animal Rescue's missions.

Paws and Shop is open weekly

on Thursday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.5 p.m. New Hope Animal Rescue and Paws and Shop can be reached at 304-562-0300.

SpeakEasy Singles Bike Ride in July Saturday Morning Bike Ride July 28th.

Bicycle Riders – Meet Jerry & Keith @ University of Charleston @ 10:00am for a casual bike ride through Kanawha City – stop along the way for yard sales...Maybe have lunch at Cracker Barrel and ride back down the back roads by the scenic Kanawha River.

For more information, call Keith @ 304-395-0182 or Jerry @ 304-965-1458.

Waves of Fun to host Aqua Zumba Classes The Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission is having Aqua Zumba classes at the Waves of Fun Waterpark Aug. 1, 8, 15, 2012 from 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.

Cost is $7 per day. Call 304-5622355 to register.

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

Get In The Swing of Golf!

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

July Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL Jackie Lee Scott Jr. (July 23rd) Linda M. Haughey Mark A. Hayes Dwight S. Hensley Rosemary Hensley Donald Hem Connie L. Sowards-Burgess Martha D. Holstein Angelika M. Hunt Terri L. Illikainen Ella Mae Capron Sherry L. Clagg Linda C. Jenkins If you - or someone you know Thurman Craig Johnson will be celebratrating a Lyndon D. Jones birthday in the coming months...

Charles Jordan Call 304-743-6731 and give us Dreama A. Bays their name - OR just email the Linda G. Key information to George J. Lawson Margaret Lucas trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com

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

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

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

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

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

Brunch is being provided by “Crown Catering”!

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

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

Rotary Golf Tournament set The 17th annual Putnam County Rotary Club Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, Aug. 6, beginning at 10 a.m. at Little Creek Golf Course in South Charleston. Proceeds from the tournament go to support the work of the Rotary Club. The cost is $125 per person, or $500 for a team.

All players will receive a goody bag, beverages, lunch, dinner and a cart. Tournament and hole sponsorships are still available for the tournament. For more information, or to register, contact Tournament Chair Don Broyles at (304) 757-3920.

The Putnam Standard Senior Fitness Classes Senior fitness classes are held at the John Henson Senior Center in Hurricane from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

A certified fitness instructor leads the class. For more information, call 304-757-0016.

Whittington Reunion The Whittington Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, Aug 11, 2012, at Eleanor Park, shelter #6 (behind fire department); gathering at 11 AM with lunch at 12 noon (covered dish). All family and friends of the family are welcome. Questions call Melody 304-937-3492

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 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.

Hurricane Civic Chorus to begin practice for Fall Season The Hurricane Civic Chorus will begin practice for the Fall Semester on Tuesday, August 28th at 7:00 p.m. at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Avenue, Hurricane.

For more information, call Pamela Tabor at 304-562-6539.

Hometown Senior Center offers Activities The Hometown Senior Center, 100 1st Ave., Hometown, has several new announcements to share. The Center is looking for quilters, singers for the senior choir and volunteers for various help. The Center is also offering a free scrapbooking class at 10 a.m. every Monday and Thursday. Transportation is available for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. The service can also include stops at the grocery store, post office or pharmacy after lunch. For more information, call the Center at 304-5862745.

Nitro Cruise-in When: August 3 Where: Putnam County Bank, 300 Hurricane Creek Road, Hurricane, WV Time: From 5 p.m. to dusk.

There is no entry fee for cruise-in events. For more information, call Paul Lett at 304-7554187, Earl Taylor at 304-776-2117 or Jeary Mullins at 304-965-1594.

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Work resumes this week on Winfield Bridge

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

WINFIELD – The Ross Booth Memorial Bridge at Winfield will be closed nightly this week and next week for repairs.

The West Virginia Division of Highways (DOH) will be closing the bridge from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly in order to make repairs. A few months ago, a vehicle hit the bridge and caused some damage to the structure according to the DOH. Work began on Monday, July 9, and continued through, Friday, July 13.

The bridge was not closed during the Putnam County Fair last week.

The bridge work resumes on Monday, July 23, and will continue through Friday, July 27.

Next week, the bridge is also set to be closed nightly from

Signs around the county, including this one along Route 34, warn drivers that the Ross Booth Memorial Bridge at Winfield will be closed overnight from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Photo by Jack Bailey Monday, July 30, through Friday, Aug. 3.

DOH is suggesting that drivers on the Eleanor-Poca side of the River to stay on 62 to Nitro.

On the Winfield side of the river, DOH is advising drivers to take 817 (the old 35) to St. Al-

bans, or U.S. 35 to Interstate 64.

For more information, visit www.transportation.wv.gov, or the state Department of Transportation has a Facebook page you can like to see additional updates.

Since June 2011, total nonfarm payroll employment has risen 10,600, where a gain of 12,400 in the service-providing sector easily offset a decline of 1,800 in the goods-producing sector.

Employment gains included 8,100 in government, with the bulk of the increase in the local government sector, 3,400 in educational and health services, 2,500 in construction, 2,000 in professional and business services, 1,200 in leisure and hospitality, and 100 in other services.

Employment declines included 2,700 in mining and

logging, 2,400 in trade, transportation, and utilities, 1,600 in manufacturing, and 300 in financial activities.

West Virginia’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 7.3 percent of the civilian labor force in June 2012.

JOBS FROM PAGE 1 56,600.

Total unemployment was down 7,600 over the year.

The national unemployment rate was unchanged at 8.2 percent.

Total nonfarm payroll employment declined 1,200, with losses of 800 in the goods producing sector and 400 in the service-providing sector.

Within the goods-producing sector, employment declines included 600 in construction and 200 in mining and logging.

Manufacturing employment was unchanged.

Within the service-providing sector, employment declines included 800 in leisure and hospitality, 600 in trade, transportation, and utilities, and 200 in financial activities.

Employment gains included 600 in professional and business services, 400 in government, and 200 in other services.

Employment in educational and health services was unchanged over the month.

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CHOPPED FROM PAGE 1 The judges decide one of the contestant's dish does not meet the taste of their palette; the contestant gets "CHOPPED".

The last contestant standing will be the winner of $100 and hold the title of Putnam Farmers Market very own "CHOPPED" winner.

Putnam Farmers’ Market Chopped Rules The contestant must use all ingredients in the mystery basket, you can use a little or a lot but each ingredient must be used in some way.

The contestant may use any other ingredient from the pantry.

Each contestant will have a few moments to consider the ingredients. The appetizer round will

July 23, 2012 – Page 3 consist of 20 minutes cooking time followed by 10 minutes to judge and prepare for the next round.

The Main Course round will consist of 30 minutes cooking time followed by 10 minutes to judge and prepare for the next round. The Dessert round will consist of 30 minutes cooking time followed by 10 minutes to judge. The chefs must cook their dishes and complete three platings before time runs out.

For more information, uou can visit the Putnam Farmers Markets Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/p utnamfarmersmarket, website at http://putnamfarmersmarket.w eebly.com, or call them at (304)300-8995.

SHEETZ FROM PAGE 1 lots of activities, games and samples of Sheetz food and beverages for everyone,” Sheetz said.

The new Scott Depot Sheetz will be open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and offer fresh food items like Sheetz’ signature Made•To•Order (M•T•O®) items that include Angus beef burgers, premium grilled chicken sandwiches, freshly-made salads, French fries, onion rings and more.

The new store will also feature M•T•Go!® and Shweetz Bakery lines of sandwiches, wraps, donuts and muffins, along with

Sheetz Bros. Coffeez®, a full-service espresso and smoothie bar.

Established in 1952 in Altoona, Pa., Sheetz Inc. is one of America’s fastest growing familyowned and operated convenience restaurant chains, with more than $5 billion in annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees.

The company operates 425 locations throughout Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio and West Virginia.

For more information, visit the company website at www.sheetz.com.

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New scholarship for veterans established at WVU MORGANTOWN – Like many veterans, Robert Crane attended college on the G.I. Bill, but understands that military benefits alone cannot support West Virginia’s veteran student population.

This is why he and his wife, Sharon, have pledged $100,000 to establish the Esther L. Crane Endowed Scholarship at West Virginia University to benefit veteran students who are from West Virginia with a first preference to disabled military veteran students.

They want to give back and

help other veterans achieve their goals.

“Many times the G.I. Bill does not cover all of the costs of a college education, and we wanted to do something as a tribute to our wounded veterans,” Crane said.

“They are the real heroes."

Currently more than 800 military veteran students and their dependents are enrolled at WVU. Deciding to commit to a program of higher education and come to campus can be a unique challenge for these men and women.

When service members transition out of the military, they leave

behind a culture that has taught them to work as a team to achieve every mission. Veterans must learn to find new meaning in a new community with an entirely different value system.

Gaps and differences in life experience, a shift in values, feelings of isolation and post-traumatic stress can compound the problem.

Crane, of Moneta, Va., understands these challenges and credits his mother, Esther Crane, a school teacher in the Jefferson County school system from Uvilla, W.Va., with his successful

transition from the military into higher education. The scholarship is named in her honor.

Crane attended WVU before enlisting in the Army. He spent nine years in the active Army and Army Reserve before resigning with the rank of captain. After he left the military, his mother was instrumental in encouraging him to return to school and get his degree. After his military service, Robert earned Bachelor and Master of Business Administration Degrees and recently retired from Cummins, Inc., as executive vice president and corporate

controller.

The endowment was created through the WVU Foundation in conjunction with A State of Minds: The Campaign for West Virginia’s University. The campaign is a $750 million fundraising effort being conducted by the Foundation on behalf of the University.

To find out more about how you can help WVU’s veteran students, visit http://sadevelopment.wvu.edu or make a gift to the WVU Veterans Fund online at www.mountaineerconnection.co m/GivetoStudentAffairs.

Nitro looking for local groups to ‘Adopt-A-Block’ NITRO -- The Nitro Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Nitro Development Authority are seeking volunteers, both residents and local groups and organizations to “Adopt-A-Block” in and around Nitro.

Examples of the projects these groups might undertake range

from planting neighborhood trees, building and caring for flower beds placed at each street corner, building pocket parks, improving community gate-ways and neighborhood clean-ups.

Starting with the kick-off date of Saturday, Aug. 4 and continuing throughout the month of Au-

gust, volunteers will meet on Saturdays at 9 a.m. and work until 1 p.m. on various projects.

Then, beginning in September, each “Block” will become the responsibility of the organization volunteers, headed up by Block Coordinators.

The Convention and Visitors

Bureau and the Nitro Development Authority are asking all Nitro area businesses to help fund this program by giving a donation of $25 which will be utilized only for sup-plies (flowers, trees, shrubbery, dirt, landscape materials, signage, etc.) purchased for this program.

If you would like to volunteer or are a member of an organization who would like to “Adopt-ABlock,” please contact Kelly Pruett, Executive Director, Nitro CVB & NDA, P.O. Box 395, Nitro, WV 25143. Phone (304) 932-2300.

Or e-mail nitrowv.cvb@gmail.com.

Business Fundamentals workshop set for Aug. 7 in Winfield SUBMITTED ARTICLE WINFIELD — A workshop on “Business Fundamentals” is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Aug. 7, in Winfield.

The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time.

The workshop will be held in

the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce building, 5664 State Rt. 34 in Winfield.

To register, call Dreama Wolfingbarger at 304-957-2083 or email dreama.l.wolfingbarger@wv.gov.

Registration is required at least two days in advance. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

Three Step Jump Start helps

entrepreneurs and small business owners in West Virginia accelerate their potential success by learning the structure and services provided by WVSBDC. The first step is to view the Three Step Jump Start video on the agency’s website, www.wvsbdc.org.

Individuals can then attend the Business Fundamentals workshop, designed specifically for start-ups and new businesses.

The workshop provides essential

information on what an entrepreneur needs to know to start a business successfully.

There is a $35 per person fee per workshop.

After completing the workshop, interested entrepreneurs or business owners may schedule an appointment with WVSBDC for one-on-one coaching sessions.

The WVSBDC coaches provide assistance with business plan development, financial statement

preparation, cash flow analysis and other services.

The WVSBDC is part of the West Virginia Development Office and creates economic impact through offering entrepreneurs and small businesses cost-effective business coaching and technical assistance.

The West Virginia SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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Superheroes come to Clay Center Thursday night SUBMITTED ARTICLE CHARLESTON -- Explore the secret powers of famous crimefighters at the Clay Center’s next family fun night. Dress up like your favorite hero and get $1 off admission at Superhero Science, Thursday, July 26 from 5 – 7:30 p.m.

The evening’s schedule includes: Radioactive Spider Web Paint-

ing, 5 – 7 p.m. – Weave an artistic, glow-in-the-dark web.

Storm’s Tornado Lab, 5 – 7 p.m.

– Create your own twister.

Animal Powers, 5 – 7 p.m. – Find out about secret powers of defense.

Super Cart demos, 5 – 7:30 p.m. – Learn the physics behind some famous super powers.

Magneto’s Marvelous Magnets, 5:30 & 7 p.m. – Play with this

mysterious force.

Special film screening, 6 p.m. – Get up close to amazing animals in an evening showing of “Bears” (additional film admission is required; all other activities are included with gallery admission).

While at the Center, discover the mysteries of the mouth in “Your Spitting Image,” a limitedtime, interactive science display from the National Museum of

Dentistry.

Then, visit the art gallery for two brand new exhibits. See black-and-white photos of rock ‘n’ roll legends in “Artist to Icon: Early Photographs of Elvis, Dylan and the Beatles” and explore the works of 20 international artists in “The Edge of Vision: Abstraction in Contemporary Photography.”

Just like the family fun day

events that are offered on select Saturdays throughout the year, Superhero Science activities are included in regular museum admission, which is free for members or $6 for children and $7.50 for adults.

Film tickets are sold separately.

For more information on this and other Clay Center programs and events, visit www.theclaycenter.org or call 304-561-3570.

Marshall to host open house at Mid-Ohio Valley Center SUBMITTED ARTICLE PLEASANT -POINT Marshall University’s Mid-Ohio Valley Center (MOVC) in Point Pleasant will host an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 24.

“We want students to consider Marshall University as a whole,” said Homer Preece, director of the MOVC. “We want to provide information on all programs that are being offered, whether it is here at the Mid-

Ohio Valley Center or in Huntington or South Charleston. Information will be provided on both graduate and undergraduate programs.”

Representatives from Marshall University will be available to answer questions and assist with the applications process, enrollment, financial aid and educational planning.

“Attendees will be able to meet with the experts from both the Huntington and South

Charleston campuses,” Preece said. “They will be able to speak with people concerning the different majors that Marshall University offers and, of course, we will have people on hand to discuss everything from the admission process to financial aid.”

MOVC delivers core courses and specialized programs of study through daytime and evening time periods that meet the needs of accelerated high

school students, traditional college age students and those adults who have chosen to return to school.

MOVC offers three complete master’s degree programs, two complete bachelor’s degree programs and multiple undergraduate and graduate-level courses in various academic areas.

Currently, MOVC is serving the following high schools with College Courses in the High

Schools: Hannan High School, Mason County Career Center; Point Pleasant High School and Wahama High School.

Information will also be available for online classes, the Regents Bachelor of Arts program and much more.

“Come and get your ‘Career on Track’ in a very informal setting,” Preece said. “The time is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m., although we will stay as long as people are here.”

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Obituaries

The Putnam Standard NORMAN CRAIG "BUD" AUSTIN DELMAR CLAY RAMONA LOUISE CRAIG FRIEDA DANIELLE FERRELL BEULAH P. FRAZIER JUANITA GAYE HIGGINBOTHAM EARLINE JANE KERNS BERNARD C. MORTON DAVID ALAN PHELPS MANUEL RAY HERBERT JACKSON ROBINSON JUDITH ANN SAUNDERS HAROLD W. TURLEY

NORMAN CRAIG "BUD" AUSTIN Norman Craig "Bud" Austin, 85, of Winfield, formerly of South Charleston, died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman C. and Elizabeth R. Austin; former wife, Virginia Vance Austin; and sisters, Arlene Raines and Leona Rosenberger. attended South Bud Charleston High School and then enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served on the USS LST 1082 in World War II. He served in the Pacific, earning the Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal.

He retired from FMC as a maintenance supervisor and electrician.

He was a member of Rock Lake Presbyterian Church, the LST Association and American Legion Post 94, South Charleston.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Cunningham Austin; daughters, Lou Anne (Mark) Stout of Raleigh, N.C., Kathy (Johnny) Moore of South Charleston and Christy Austin (Butch Little) of Manchester, England; stepson, Doug (Ginger) Cunningham of Winfield; stepdaughter, Sandy (Steve) Morrison of Proctorville, Ohio; sisters, Elizabeth "Peaches" and Junior Caldwell of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Edith and Jack Holston of St. Albans; brother, Lloyd (Carolyn) Austin of Florence, S.C.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandson; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial service to honor the life of Bud was held Sunday, July 15, at Rock Lake Presbyterian Church, South Charleston, with pastors Richard McGuire and Michael Hurlbert officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 94, P.O. Box 8084, South Charleston, WV 25303.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting snodgrassfuneral.com.

Snodgrass Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

DELMAR CLAY Delmar Clay, 91, formerly of St. Albans, passed away on July 12, 2012, at Broadmore Senior Living in Hurricane.

Delmar was born in Ohley, son of the late Stella McComas Clay and James R. Clay Sr. Delmar was the last survivor of all his siblings, Goldie Emerson and Ivah Tackett of St. Albans, Allwin Clay of Barboursville, Ivis Clay of Central Point, Ore., Ruth Harper of Middletown, Va., and James R. Clay Jr. of Charleston.

Delmar graduated from East Bank High School in 1940, was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, attended Morris Harvey College (University of Charleston) and Marshall College (University), and retired from Washington Beef & Provision, Washington, D.C. Delmar was also proprietor of Country Boy Market in Berryville, Va., for several years, and worked and retired again from The Salvation Army Shelter in Charleston, and Thrift Store in Hurricane.

Delmar is survived by numerous nieces; nephews; special friends; and loved ones.

He donated his body to the Human Gift Registry, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine.

There will be a memorial service at a later time.

Donations may be made to The Salvation Army, Charleston Area Command, 310 Tennessee Ave., Charleston, WV 25302.

RAMONA LOUISE CRAIG Ramona Louise Craig, 67, of Buffalo, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her family, following a long illness. She was a 1963 graduate of Nitro High School and a member of Winfield Church of Christ. Ramona was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and enjoyed quilting and making jewelry. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Born June 17, 1945, in Nitro, she was the daughter of Robert D. Tucker and the late Norma Lee McGrew Tucker. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a brother, Marion Tucker.

She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Roy Craig; sons, Jeffrey C. Craig of Sissonville and Scott Craig of Buffalo; a sister, Roberta Morton; brothers, Randy Tucker, Richard Tucker and Roger Tucker; grandchildren, Steven Craig, Jeffrey Craig III, Kristen Craig, Ruby Dawn Knapp, MacKenzie Craig, Austin Craig and Breanna Craig; step-grandchildren, Stephanie Bostic, Matthew Bostic and Christopher Bostic; as well as a host of family and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 16, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Minister Jeremy Young officiating.

Burial followed in Oldaker-Kirk-

patrick Cemetery, Buffalo.

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

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

FRIEDA DANIELLE FERRELL Frieda Danielle Ferrell, 90, of Teays Valley, formerly of Charleston, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, July 9, 2012.

She was the daughter of, and was preceded in death by, her father and mother, Okey Newsome Shannon and Dixie Shannon, formerly of Logan; as well as her sisters, Velva Eunice Eagan of Ashland, Ky., and Zelma Ione Link of Alexandria, Va. Frieda was a career employee of C&P Telephone Company and retired after 35 years of service.

The family would like to thank Linda Lucas and Alice Atkinson for their friendship and support of Frieda since her retirement.

She is survived by her son, David Ferrell and his wife, Cookie, of Teays Valley and daughter, Vicki Petersohn and her husband, Dennis, of Golden, Colo. Frieda is also survived by her grandson, Brian Owens and his wife, Randi, of Littleton, Colo., and two great-grandchildren, Emily and Jillian Owens.

A service to honor Frieda's life was held Thursday, July 12, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, with the Rev. Randy Stanley officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

The family asks that donations are made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. The family is deeply grateful to the staff of Hubbard Hospice West in South Charleston for their tender care and compassion.

Memories of Frieda may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary.

Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, assisted with the arrangements.

BEULAH P. FRAZIER Beulah P. Frazier, 86, of St. Albans passed away on Friday, July 13, 2012, in Hubbard Hospice House.

She was born February 26, 1926, in Tazewell, Va., a daughter of Carl and Leona Ward.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Frazier; daughter, Peggy Sue Dean; son, Tom Frazier; and brother, Edward Ward.

Beulah was retired from Quality Press Printing and had worked for Biggs Johnston Printing and Bright of America. She was a member of King's River Worship Center and enjoyed doing crafts for many years.

She is survived by her son, Robert Frazier and his wife,

July 23, 2012 – Page 7 Debbi, of Orlando, Fla., and John Frazier Jr. of League City, Texas; daughters, Jean McCallister of Charleston, and Betty Bishop and her husband, Dick, of Summersville; sister, Mae Barnabi of Beaver Falls, Pa.; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 15 great-greatand grandchildren.

A celebration of Beulah's life was held Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Crum officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.

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

Casdorph and Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, was in charge of arrangements.

JUANITA GAYE HIGGINBOTHAM Juanita Gaye Higginbotham, 68, of Hometown went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 13, 2012, at her home following a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a 1962 graduate of Poca High School. Juanita was a Christian, and a member of the Hometown Independent Mission Church.

She loved her family and church family, and her Lord above all.

Born July 4, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Emerson Harrison and Glenna Pettit Harrison.

She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Donald Higginbotham; children, Tammy Matthews and her husband, Randy, of Charleston, and Donald Russell Higginbotham and his wife, Sherri, of Eleanor; brothers, Shirley Emerson Harrison of Martinsburg, and Herbert Eugene Harrison of Hometown; sisters, Phyllis Booth of Beckley, Eunice Ranson of Hometown, and Pat Cartwright of Red House; as well as a host of friends.

A special thanks to all the family and friends who helped so much during this time and to HospiceCare for their caring and professional service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 253872536.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Hometown Independent Mission Church with Pastor Darren Persinger officiating. Burial followed in the Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House.

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

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

EARLINE JANE KERNS Earline Jane Kerns, 86, of Hurricane, formerly of Cabin Creek, passed away on July 13, 2012, at Putnam Care and Rehabilitation Center.

She was a homemaker, a Christian, and had lived in Putnam County the past ten years.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Darrell Cecil Kerns; parents, William Mark and Alice Louise Keffer Daugherty; sons, David H., Roger Darrell, Edward A. and Jimmy Walker Kerns.

Surviving are her son, Mark Kerns of Hurricane; daughter, Irene Canterbury of Winfield; sister, Blonda Sparr of Liberty, Ky.; 12 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

At Earline's request, a private graveside funeral service was held Monday, July 16, 2012, at Montgomery Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, London, with the Rev. John Sparr and Chaplain Mike Jarrett officiating.

Burial followed in the cemetery.

Fidler and Frame Funeral Home, Belle, was in charge of the arrangements.

The family suggests that donations are made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.

BERNARD C. MORTON Bernard C. Morton, 91, of Cape Coral, Fla., formerly of Nitro, died July 9, 2012, at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral.

He was the son of the late Jennings J. and Leota A. Morton, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Elsie M. Morton.

Bernard was a graduate of Nitro High School in 1938, and received several years of additional training in electrical and pneumatic instrumentation.

He was employed at Monsanto Company, where he retired after 43 years of service.

He served in the United States Army, 509th Ordnance Company, with duty in the Philippines and Hawaii during World War II as a master sergeant.

Bernard was an avid golfer and was a former member of Sleepy Hollow Golf Club. He was also a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Nitro.

Bernard is survived by his daughter, Melody Vogelbach and husband, Brett, of North Fort Myers, Fla.; son, David Dinsmore Sr. and wife, Deanna, of Burlington, Wash.; grandson, Chase Vogelbach, and granddaughter, Madison Vogelbach, both of North Fort Myers; grandson, David Dinsmore Jr. and wife, Tina, of Winthrop, Wash.; granddaughter, Dena Gabor and husband, Jim, of Burlington; and great-grandchildren, Brandon and Ashley Gabor and Trey, Isabella and Brooklynn Dinsmore.

A memorial service was held at Cunningham Memorial Park Upper Mausoleum Chapel, St. Albans, on Saturday, July 14.

Entombment followed in Cun-

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Contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Parkway E., Cape Coral, FL 33909.

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

DAVID ALAN PHELPS David Alan Phelps 71, of Hurricane, WV passed on to be with the Lord on July 14, 2012. David was the son of the late Hershel and Dora Phelps.

He leaves behind his wife Ida Rada Edwards Phelps, three children, Renee Cornell and husband Rick of Chillicothe Ohio, Bruce Phelps and Russell Phelps and wife Kim all of Hurricane; six grandchildren Brian Cornell and wife Nicole of Chillicothe, Sasha, Savannah and Wesley Phelps of Hamlin and Caleb and Emma Phelps of Hurricane; one great grandchild Kylee Cornell of Chillicothe; one sister Wanda Buck of Scott Depot WV; one sister-in-law Yvonne Phelps of Tucson Arizona and a host of family and friends.

He is preceded in death by Brother Larry Phelps of Tucson and brother in law Billy Joe Carpenter of Hurricane.

David retired from USAW as a Heavy Equipment operator after 25 years of service and from Putnam County Schools as a bus

driver after 9 years of service.

He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Fairview Church of Culloden, WV. He will be missed.

Funeral services were held Tuesday July 17, 2012 at Allen Funeral Home with Elder Harold Johnson officiating, Burial followed in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

Allen Funeral Home assisted the family.

MANUEL RAY Manuel Ray, 79, of Red House passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012, at his home.

Born September 24, 1932, in St. Albans, Manuel was a son of the late Harry W. Sr. and Elsie Quigley Ray. He was also preceded in death

by Harry's second wife, Myrtle Ray; wives, Tamiko Ray and Viola Ray; as well as brothers, Jim Johnson and Paul Ray; sisters, Dorothy Ray and Chloe Ray and Elizabeth Ray; and infant brother.

Manuel was a retired pipefitter with 32 years of service with Union Carbide, Institute, and a World War II veteran of the United States Army.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Mary Ray of Dunbar and Joey and Virginia "Sissy" Ray of Tornado; stepchildren, Drema Sizemore of St. Albans, Barbara

Whyde of Indianapolis, Tony Slate of Indianapolis, Michael Slate of Barboursville and Danny Slate of Kermit; sister and brother-in-law, Cynthia and Jim Frazier of Fraziers Bottom; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry and Sue Ray Jr. of Winfield and Gary and Cindy Ray of Parkersburg; as well as four grandand six children; great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 16, 2012, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Jim Frazier officiating. Burial with military honors followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

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

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

HERBERT JACKSON ROBINSON Herbert Jackson Robinson, 83, of Apple Grove, died Thursday, July 5, 2012 at home.

He was born March 4, 1929, in Apple Grove, WV, a son of the late George Robinson and Effie (Flora) Robinson. Herbert was a farmer.

Herbert is survived by two

The Putnam Standard brothers, Glenn E. (Mildred) Robinson of Apple Grove, and Richard Robinson of Phoenix, Arizona; one sister, Evelyn Robinson of Alabama; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held Thursday, July 12, 2012 in the Moore's Chapel Cemetery at Ashton, WV with Pastor Roger Bonecutter officiating.

Arrangements were under the direction of Wilcoxen Funeral Home where online condolences may be made at www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.

JUDITH ANN SAUNDERS Judith Ann Saunders, 69, of Hurricane, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.

She was preceded in death by her father, Fredrick Flint She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jerry Wayne Saunders; sons, John L. Saunders of Hurricane and Jeremy W. Saunders of McKinney, Texas; four grandsons; mother, Alma Ruth Flint; and sisters, Linda Hoffman of Nitro and Marilyn Crawford of St. Albans.

Funeral services were private.

Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

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

HAROLD W. TURLEY Mr. Harold W. Turley, 83, of Cross Lanes, passed away July 8, 2012.

He was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County; was retired from Union Carbide; and was a member of Community Chapel Church.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Evelyn Turley; first wife, Mabel L. Turley; and son, Jim Turley.

He is survived by wife, Dreama K. Turley and her family; daughter, Dreama L. Johnson and her family; brothers, Denver and wife, Minnie, and Charles and wife, Faye; sister, Mary Lou and husband, Louis Lynch; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

A tribute to the life of Harold W. Turley was held Thursday, July 12, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Phil Conn officiating. Burial followed in Lanham Cemetery, Cross Lanes.

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

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

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