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Making people aware - Erin Highlander, director of development for Huntington Area Food Bank speaks during the July 16 Putnam Rotary meeting. Photo by Justin Waybright

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HURRICANE - The undeniable aroma of freshly made popcorn and cupcakes invades the walls of a new Main Street business. A steady stream of area residents and workers pours into Sweet Street Gourmet Popcorn Café and Gift Shop every day Tuesday through Saturday. The delectable popcorn and decadently sweet cupcakes are like magnets that draw people in. Inside the doors of the 2759 Main St. business, bags of popcorn hang from antique tree, custom-made furniture covers the floors and one-of-a-kind art covers the walls. Co-owners John and Teresa Ash go together like peanut butter and jelly or better yet, popcorn and cupcakes. It was a labor of love trans-

Pop on in - Sweet Street Popcorn Café and Gift Shop is open for business. The Main Street shop features unique treats and gifts. Photo by Justin Waybright forming the building into what it is today, they said. “My reason for getting into this was her,” Ash said, smiling at his wife. “We’re not finished with the building yet, but it’s close.”

Teresa left her high-paying position as a pharmacist to live her dream of owning and running a unique business. To her, it’s not about the money, but the passion behind her work, which she con-

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HURRICANE - Hunger. It affects one in five Putnam County residents. That is more than 6,000 peoHAFB ON PAGE 7

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siders a craft. “I left my job for this, and even if I don’t make enough to pay bills, I’m fine with that,” she explained. “To be able to say, ‘I want to work’ and be passionate about it, to be happy to do it and at the end of the day get to do what you want to do is surreal.” Since the second grade, Ash has been making crafts and cooking treats. The business owner was practically born an entrepreneur, she said. “I remember as a child, from sun up to sun down, I would make pottery and ride my bicycle to pick blackberries and sell them to people,” she said. “I’ve always been an entrepreneur.” Ash’s passion is undeniable. Her business screams nonconformity, smiles retro, breeds art and delivers deliciousness. “If you can dream it, we’ll make SEE TREATS ON PAGE 16

County welcomes “Financial Compass for Life”

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HURRICANE - One-of-a-kind checking and matchless customer service is here. Pioneer West Virginia Federal Credit Union is now open for business. The Mountain Statebased financial institution makes its mark by providing what many banks do not: unrivaled service and products, aimed at people rather than numbers. “One of the biggest advantages we have is making decisions locally,” said Branch Manager Travis McGrath. “We’ll help members, who have lower credit scores, who may have had setbacks from the recession.” The young man continued, “We’re a nonprofit, and we’re

Pioneering a new Location - Pioneer West Virginia Federal Credit Union held its ribbon cutting ceremony last week. It is now open for business. Photo by Justin Waybright never trying to bolster our bottom line - we’re just trying to benefit our members.”

A free, interest-yielding checking account is one way Pioneer is doing this. Staff is able to offer

members a three percent dividend rate on checking balances up to $5,000 and give refunds for ATM fees. Pioneer’s attention to consumer benefits and service has won it various awards with the most recent being the 2012 title of Federal Credit Union of the Year by the National Association of Federal Credit Unions. This statewide financial institution already has more than 1,800 members from Putnam County, according to credit union records. President and CEO C. Dana Rawlings hopes to keep that momentum going in Putnam County. The West Virginia resident is proud to offer the credit union to area residents. Rawlings believes the more SEE COMPASS ON PAGE 7

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Page 2 –Tuesday,July 23,2013 Camp Adventure Family VBS When: July 22-26, 2013, 7:00 p.m. nightly Where: Tabernacle of Praise Church of God, 2368 Thompson Road, Culloden, WV. Enjoy crazy campers, campfire sing-a-longs, fun games, and the Camp Olympiad for the "Camp Cup" Your entire family is sure to have a blast at "Camp WannaHocka-Loogie"! To register on-line and for more information go to www.hurricanechurch.com or call 304-562-9168.

Buffalo Alumni Banquet Dinner/Dance When: July 26, 2013 - Friday Time: 6:30 pm - Midnight Where: Scarlet Oaks Country Club, Poca, WV Cost: $35.00 each - Must have paid reservations. Please send to: Lana Adkins PO Box 878 Eleanor, WV 25070 Questions: 304-586-2666 (leave message/will return call).

WV Pumpkin Festival Children’s Pageant The 2013 WV Pumpkin Festival Children’s Pageants will be held Saturday, August 24th at 12:00 p.m. at the WV Pumpkin Park in Milton, WV. The pageant is open to Girls ages 0-12 years and Boys ages 0-5. For more information or an application go to www.wvpumpkinpark.com or call 304-6388115.

Whittington Reunion Saturday, Aug 10, 2013 at Eleanor (Fire Dept) Park, Shelter #6. Gathering will start at 11AM, Covered Dish Meal at 12 NOON. All family and friends of the Whittington family are welcome If questions, contact Melody 304-937-3492.

Reunion USS COLUMBUS CA-74/CG12/SSN-762 Reunion October 2 – October 6, 2013 at Hilton – Branson, MO. Please contact Allen R.

Community Calendar Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 458154505. Home: 260-486-2221, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern Time; Fax: 260-492-9771; email – Hope4391@frontier.com.

Attention: Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS COLUMBUS CA-74/CG-12 from 1944 through 1976 and the USS COLUMBUS (SSN-762) past and present, if you would like to share memories and camaraderie with old friends and make new ones, please contact Allen R. Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 45815-4505. Home: 260-4862221, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern Time; Fax: 260-492-9771; email – Hope4391@frontier.com.

WV Pumpkin Festival Teen & Queen’s Pageant The 2013 WV Pumpkin Festival Teen & Queen’s Pageants will be held on Sunday, August 25th 2:00 p.m. at the WV Pumpkin Park in Milton, WV. Teens (ages 13-15) and Queens (ages 16-21) must be residents of West Virginia. The Queen will reign over the 2013 WV Pumpkin Festival Oct. 3rd – 6th and also represent the WV Pumpkin Festival at the 2014 WV Association of Fairs & Festivals Pageant in January 2014. For more information or an application go to www.wvpumpkinpark.com or email ltempletonlk@wildblue.net or mtestermanhaye@gmail.com. You can also call 304-743-1766 or 304-638-5722.

Eleanor City Council Meeting 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at Town Hall. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m.

Medical Office Assistant Employment Training Enrollment is underway for individuals interested in pursuing a career as a Medical Office Assistant. This 10-month adult day program at the Cabell County Career Technology Center includes training in such areas as medical office procedures, medical billing, Microsoft Office, data

entry and job skill preparation. Internships at area businesses/hospitals are required. Tuition costs are reasonable; class size allows for individualized instruction as needed. Graduated seniors (class of 2013 from Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln, and Mason counties) may attend this program on a “tuition free waiver.” Financial aid is also available for those who qualify. Orientation is August 12, 2013 at 9 am. Call 304-528-5106 (8-3) to speak to a Career Center representative, or call 304-743-0323 for more detailed information about class specifics. In less than one year, you can be on your way to a new and challenging career.

Pilot Club of Huntington 61st Annual Antiques Show & Sale When: August 23, 24, 25 2013 Sponsor: The Pilot Club of Huntington, Inc. (304-736-3513 or 304-697-1576) Place: Big Sandy Conference Center, Huntington, WV.

Pancake Breakfast Join us for a delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice, coffee on August 10, 2013 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Tabernacle of Praise Church of God, 2368 Thompson Road, Culloden, WV. Special Guest Speaker: Cathy Schrader - 2009 AVON Hello Tomorrow National Winner Inspirational Message: "Defining Moment to Defined Destiny" Learn how to step into God's calling for your life. Enjoy our silent auction and win fun door prizes! Childcare available $8.00 for teens and adults $5.00 for children 12 and younger Reservation deadline: August 5, 2013 Call 304-562-9168 or 304-9405285 to reserve your place All proceeds raised during this event will support our mission programs in Honduras.

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

Alzheimer Association Support Group

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Meeting first Wednesday of every month at 12:30 at Hometown Senior Center. This meeting is for the caregivers of the Alzheimer patients. This is a great opportunity for family members to get some information and support concerning your loved ones. Everything is confidential.

Hometown Senior Center is located at 100 First Ave. N. in Hometown. If you need directions call 304586-2745. Please feel free to attend.

New Hope Animal Rescue looking for new Members New Hope Animal Rescue (formerly the Putnam County Humane Society) meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at its thrift store, Paws and Shop, 2806 Putnam Ave. in Hurricane. NHAR is a nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue. The group is seeking new members, volunteers, foster homes or anyone who would like to help. Call 304-5620300 for more information.

Autoimmune Support Group An autoimmune support groups meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at noon. The meeting is held in the upper level of the September House located beside Cross Roads United Methodist Church, 850 Norway Avenue, Huntington. For additional information, call Carolyn Hopper at 781-7434 or Kimberly Marcum at 7364957.

Winfield Lions Club Meetings The Winfield Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. For more information call 304-586-3732.

Hometown Lions Club Meetings The Hometown Lions Club meets at 6 p.m., every first and third Tuesday of the month at the Hometown Senior Center, 100 First Avenue, Hometown. For more information call 304-5862745.

Upper Vandalia Society to Meet The Upper Vandalia Historical Society invites you to our next meeting on July 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Putnam County Board of Education office in Winfield, located behind the old Court House. This month they will be showing a video on WV History.

The Putnam Standard Pictures are still being collected for Vol. 2 of the 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.

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

Scott-Teays Lions Club Meetings Scott-Teays Lions Club meets the first and third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Broadmore Assisted Living, 4000 Outlook Drive, Teays Valley. For more information call 304-757-8599 or email billybh@newwave.net.

PCTC provides Academic Remediation The Adult Learning Center at the Putnam County Technical Center in Eleanor provides academic remediation free of charge. Students prepare for various ACT, GED, and LPN tests. Hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Fridays 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. For more information call 304586-2411.

Nitro Senior Citizen Center The Nitro Senior Center, Second Avenue and 21st Street, is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. All seniors are invited to visit, have lunch, play pool or cards, use exercise machines and enjoy other activities. For those needing a ride, the senior van is available by calling 304-755-5502 before 9 a.m.

Caregiver Support Program The Family Caregiver Support Program offers support, training and relief to those providing fulltime caregiving for a loved one. Services include in-home respite and counseling. Putnam Aging, the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services and the Metro Area Agency on Aging sponsors the program. For more information, contact Sally Halstead, 304-562-9451.

Nitro Senior Citizens sponsor Bingo! The Nitro Senior Citizens sponsor bingo Thursdays in the Nitro Community Center, 21st Street. Doors open at 5 p.m. Regular bingo starts at 7:00 p.m. Raffles, jack-pots and complimentary coffee are included. A smoking area and conCONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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Study: 1 in 3 W.Va. homes does not have a computer By Eric Eyre - The Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON — West Virginia's push to expand highspeed Internet might be more complicated than making broadband service available by stringing copper wire or fiber on poles to people's homes. A new federal study shows slightly more than 35 percent of West Virginia households don't own a computer -- the secondlowest ranking of any state in the survey. The low computer ownership numbers help explain why many West Virginians don't sign up for high-speed Internet service, even where it's available. The study -- called "Exploring the Digital Nation" -- shows that 59 percent of West Virginia households subscribe to highspeed Internet. That's the eighthlowest Internet adoption rate among the 50 states, although West Virginia's ranking has improved from past years. "The report is clearly, in my opinion, a report on age groups and their habits as much as it is

on the subject of adoption rates," said Lee Fisher, who serves on the West Virginia Broadband Deployment Council. "So in those states where an aging population, like in West Virginia, is an issue, I don't believe you will ever have the adoption rates that people seem to shoot for until the demographic changes." Nationally, 70 percent of homes are hooked up to the Internet. "Even with our improved 'take rate' up in the 60-percent range, we are still way behind most of the country," said Dan O'Hanlon, chairman of the Broadband Deployment Council The study by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration cited several reasons why people don't sign up for Internet service: lack of interest; it's too expensive; and they don't have a computer. Mississippi had 35.5 percent of homes without computers, the lowest ownership rate in the nation, followed by West Virginia's at 35.4 percent. By contrast, 85 percent of homes have comput-

ers in Washington state, the highest percentage in the nation, according to the study. To increase computer ownership, O'Hanlon suggested the state work with nonprofit groups, such as Mission West Virginia, that provide refurbished computers to homes that don't have them. "The report actually shows us there are things the Broadband Council can do to raise our rate of broadband use in West Virginia," he said. Frontier Communications, West Virginia's largest broadband provider, has spent tens of millions of dollars in recent years to make high-speed Internet available across the state. West Virginia also received a $126.3 million grant to extend high-speed fiber to public facilities, though homes and business haven't been included in the project. The Broadband Deployment Council distributed $2 million last year for projects designed to bring wireless Internet to homes in rural communities.

The council turned down a handful of "demand promotion" projects intended to increase the number of people who subscribe to high-speed Internet. At the time, state law required the Broadband Deployment Council to award money for such projects in remote areas without Internet service. Council members said it didn't make sense to spur people to sign up for broadband if the service wasn't available. State lawmakers have since passed a bill that allows the broadband council to distribute money for projects that increase the demand for broadband anywhere in West Virginia. Fisher said state leaders must do more to promote the use of broadband technology "as an economic development tool." "Until West Virginia finds this person or group of persons to not only talk about it every day and fund it every year, I don't think West Virginia will ever be at the top of any of these surveys," said Fisher. The federal report, which ex-

amined U.S. Census data, also details how and why people go online. The report found that 34 percent of Internet users searched for jobs, while 35 percent shopped for health insurance plans. About a third of Internet users ages 25 to 44 went online for news, compared to 8 percent of users 65 and older. The report found almost all people who used the Internet at home did so with a high-speed broadband connection. In West Virginia, 3 percent of Internet users still had dial-up connections through phones -- the thirdhighest rate among the 50 states, according to the study. "The data show that Americans depend on the Internet use to engage in a wide range of activities," said Lawrence Strickling, U.S. assistant secretary of communications, in a release. "It underscores the need for us to continue our efforts to ensure all Americans have access to broadband." Reach Eric Eyre at erice...@wvgazette.com or 304348-4869.

pants; Awards for All Age Groups/Male& Female. For more information call Cathy Schrader at 304-940-5285. Be sure to stop by our table at the Valley Park Yard Sale from 8-2 that morning. All proceeds from sale and race will benefit mission programs in Honduras.

Fair setting where we learn what fruit God wants us to grow.

worship service on Sunday, July 28, according to The Rev. Ron McClung, senior pastor. Those who have been married for more than 50 years also will be honored, stated The Rev. David White, associate pastor of Outreach and Discipleship. Rev. White is coordinating the recognition program, and may be contacted at the church office, 304-757-9110 for more information or to be added to the list of those to be recognized. The church’s Board of Christian Education is assisting with the event. Rev. White, at the suggestion of his wife, Connie, began the celebration in 1996 while he was pastor of the Oak Hill Baptist Church in Fayette County.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 cessions are available Proceeds benefit Nitro Senior Citizens’ programs.

Bodyfit, Christian Fitness Fellowship Class Bodyfit, Christian Fitness Fellowship, have classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Arts in Action, Hurricane. Contact certified fitness educator Joni Prince at 304-419-1193 or joni@artsinaction.info for more information.

Mothers of Preschoolers Meet on Wednesdays Mothers of Preschoolers meet from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. September through May. Meetings are held at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, behind Scott Teays Elementary School. For more information please call 304-757-7621.

Cub Scout Pack 586 Meetings Pack 586 Cub Scouts meet every week at the Eleanor First Baptist Church. For more information, please call Cub Master Rob Woods at 304-586-2685 or Glen Armstrong at 304-586-1157.

Story Hour Story Hour for children will be held at 10 a.m. at the Poca Branch of the Putnam County Public Library. Children can also meet for story hour at 11 a.m. at the Buffalo, Eleanor and Hurricane branches.

Bluegrass Gospel Concert Bluegrass Gospel concert with "Steadfast" will be held at the Buffalo Church of God on July 28th at 7pm. Pastor Jake Eldridge and the congregation welcomes you.

Food Pantry The Food Pantry at Scott Depot Christ Fellowship on Teays Valley Road is open from 911 a.m. on the 3rd Saturday of each month. For more information, call 304-757-9166.

2nd Striding for the Great Commission 5K Race When: September 7, 2013 Registration at 5:30 p.m. and Race begins at 6:30 p.m. Where: Valley Park, Hurricane, WV. Entry Fee: $15 by 9/1/13 or $20 on Race Day T-shirts for first 100 partici-

Robertsburg Community Church Reopens Robertsburg Community Church reopened on July 21st. Services: Sunday morning at 10 a.m.; Evening: 6 p.m.; Thursday: 6 p.m. Bro. Gary Higginbotham speaking. 937-2812. Come one all!

VBS at Hurricane Church of Christ Join us for VBS at the Hurricane Church of Christ, 600 Midland Trail (on the hill next to Hurricane Middle School) on Sunday Evening July 28 from 6:00-8:00pm for our kickoff cookout. Our VBS "It's A Blue Ribbon Life" a study of the fruit of the Spirit begins Monday, July 29 through Wednesday July 31 each evening at 6:30-8:30 pm. It's all decorated for a County

Special Service One night only, Evangelist Amos Niehaus will be preaching Saturday July 27th at 7:00pm at Mount Olive Independent Baptist Church. Buff Creek Rd. Hurricane, WV. Everyone invited. For more information or directions please call Pastor Ernie Spence at 304-617-2752.

Mount Vernon Baptist Church to recognize 50th Anniversary Couples Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane will recognize couples who will be observing their 50th wedding anniversary this year during the 11 a.m.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Stir-Fried Green Beans and Pepper Ingredients 1/2 lb green beans, cut crosswise in half 1/4 cup water 1 medium yellow or red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves

Art by Natalie Larson

Directions: In 10-inch skillet, heat beans and water to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook about 5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender; drain if necessary. Add bell pepper and oil to beans in skillet. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir about 2 minutes or until bell pepper is crisp-tender. Stir in marjoram.

Volunteers Wanted The Renaissance Art Gallery is taking applications for volunteers. Volunteers will work with gallery artists at the Renaissance Art Gallery. Each volunteer will receive a free 1-hour class for each afternoon worked. Those interested should contact Fern Christian at the: The Renaissance Art Gallery, 900 8th Street, Suite #20, Huntington, WV 25701. Gallery (304) 5253235; Appointments: (304) 4533187; gallerywv@yahoo.com;

www.orgsites.com/wv/renaissance. Volunteers would be able to select gallery hours Friday & Saturday 12-4 pm, Sunday 1-4 pm. Get familiar with all of our artists and their work and become able to talk about their artwork. Help decorate the gallery with seasonal décor. Serve coffee/tea to guests and be part of our honorary reception in December for all volunteers. Our artists will honor you.

July Birthdays! Happy Birthday to ALL

Courtney Danielle Scott - July 27th Tyler Sovine - July 28th Angel Barker Justin Barker Trinity Barker Tresa Holstein - July 22nd Samuel Perdue Davy Neal Shannon Stanley Madyson Hatfield Mickey C. Massey Peggy N. Maxey Ricky A. Mayes Mark A. Miller Emery D. Mounts If you - or someone you know Charles L. Myers will be celebratrating a Martha D. Holstein birthday in the coming months... Angelika M. Hunt Call 304-743-6731 and give us Terri L. Illikainen their name OR just email the Ella Mae Capron information to Sherry L. Clagg trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com Linda C. Jenkins

WeeklyDevotional By Mary Jane “FLOURSHING GARDENS” Thought for the week: Built ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them. Jeremiah; 29:5. (KJV) A few weeks past, I wrote an article about how I thought this year’s Spring season would be so lush and green, so far it’s coming true. God has sent tornados and storms, flash floods and fires to many states - and in various areas of our own state too. Still, there has been enough sunshine, right after the rains that most people who have gardens, are just gloriously, flourishing. Just take a country drive and see for yourself, or it may even be your neighbor’s backyard. Not only gardens, but also the grass and weeds, many yards grow faster than others. Some of our high school Future Farmers of America chapters are growing food for school lunch programs. Efforts throughout the state are increasing the farm-toschool food programs by growing

gardens. These fresh vegetables benefit various state programs. In Morgantown, WV seven minimum and medium security prisons will be planting on small prison-owned plots, gardens which will supply fresh vegetables to Mountaineer Food Bank in Gassaway WV. Mountaineer serves 48 of the 55 counties, distributing food to local pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, youth programs, day care centers, senior programs, and after school nutrition programs. Harvest Now is a website you can go to showing astonishing numbers, such as 100% the amount of hunger we could eliminate if we all gave a little extra by growing a garden to donate. It started in the state of Connecticut in 2008. I made me gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them of all kinds of fruits. Ecclesiastes 2:5. So, if God blesses you with an abundant vegetable garden this

The Putnam Standard year, you might want to think about sharing with your neighbors and friends who are not able to have a garden - or donate any excess vegetables to the senior citizens in our area for their daily lunch program. God will return you’re giving, back twofold to you, in another way, that’s how it works. A gardener’s poem …… by Sudie Stuart Hager, “HE KNOWS NO WINTER’’ He knows no winter, he who loves the soil; For, stormy days, when he is free from toil, He plans his summer crops, selects his seeds From bright paged catalogues for garden needs, When looking out upon frostsilvered fields, He visualizes autumns golden yields, He sees in snow and sleet and rain, Precious moisture for his early grain, He hears spring heralds in the storms turmoil, He knows no winter, He who loves the soil. Prayer: Our Father in heaven thank you for the rain, and sun, and seeds, to grow our gardens, just another one of your blessings to us. Amen.

The Skinny: July 23, 2013 Tri-County YMCA is partnering with The Putnam Standard to bring its readers “The Skinny”, a weekly column that focuses on healthy living. Each week will provide tips and news to readers on staying fit both mentally and physically.We hope you enjoy getting “The Skinny” each week! Exercise is important at any age for many reasons. However, seniors can gain additional benefits from having a regular exercise plan. Exercise helps with mobility, maintaining muscle mass and even helping the brain work better. The benefits of starting and maintaining a regular exercise plan for seniors are numerous and here are a few important tips to remember: Make sure to consult a doctor

before starting an exercise program. Talk to the doctor about the type of exercise plan and any medical issues that could be a factor. All health considerations need to be discussed with a doctor before starting an exercise regimen because certain health issues could limit participation in activities and classes. Have goals in mind. For example, 30 minutes of activity 3 days per week for a few weeks. These goals can be adjusted as ability levels increase. It is also rewarding to meet goals that are set and be able to set new goals in the future. Set a schedule. Having a schedule that can regularly be followed is important so that participation can be on a regular basis. Be sure to include enough time for regu-

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lar breaks during exercise classes or sessions. Exercise can be a very social activity so when making a schedule include time to visit with friends. Stay hydrated. Take water to drink in regular intervals. It is important to hydrate before, during and after exercise. Diet is just as important as exercise. It’s not going to make much sense to make the effort to exercise but have poor eating habits so make healthy choices. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and don’t skip meals. Include 100% whole grain breads and fiber rich foods. The key is portion control – use a smaller glass, bowl or plate and remember that cooking and preparing food at home puts you in control of what you are eating. Take time to exercise the mind as well. Intellectual stimulation is vital and this can be done through conversations over a cup of coffee, trips to museums or libraries, dining out with family or friends and even during exercise sessions. The key is to keep it active. In the long run, your body and mind will thank you. Tri-County YMCA is non-profit organization located in Scott Depot and has served the Putnam County area since 1991. We offer a variety of fitness classes, programs and activities for individuals and families of all ages. For more information, please call 304-757-0016or visit us online at www.tri-countyymca.org.

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Christian's Sports Beat: Aiding and Preventing Sports Injuries for Young Athletes oxygen into our body, which helps decrease pain and increases our ability to heal, and of course it increases flexibility and endurance,” she said. I usually stretch before a run or a soccer game, and Dr. Bulger told me when I should stretch. “Technically you should stretch after five minutes of a

the rehabilitation component. So when an athlete injures themselves, the PT is trained to focus on helping that athlete recover from that injury and then help that same athlete prevent further injury.” I also wanted to know the role of the chiropractor. Dr. Bulger told me, “A chiro-

By: Christian Deiss

marathon last year in North Carolina, and I wanted to learn how to get help and prevent injuries, because I play a lot of sports.

Dr. Bulger working on Christian’s bone structure. Courtesy photo Christian interviewing Dr. Jennifer Bulger at Health Source. Courtesy photo The office I visited was Health Source in South Charleston where I watched my dad receive treatment from Dr. Jennifer Bulger, his chiropractor and a former athlete herself. I try to get my dad to stretch more before he runs, and I asked Dr. Bulger why that was so important for athletes. “It helps by loosening the muscles, but there is a right and wrong way to go about it,” she said. “Muscles should be warmed up before stretching, which goes against previous techniques.” Runners or soccer players like me should run in place or do an easy lap before putting stress on their muscles. I have been doing Yoga three months. Dr Bulger is a firm believer in that type of exercise for injury prevention. “Besides being a great stress reliever, the deep breathing that Yoga teaches us helps get more

Dr. Bulger stretching Christian’s hamstrings. Courtesy photo warm up, which can be a light jog, or a walk - just get those young muscles ready for the exercise,” she said. Earlier I wrote that my Dad has been getting treatment from a physical therapist (PT) for his leg, and Dr. Bulger said, “PT’s work a lot on muscle, so they focus in on

practor like me can do two things - address the muscle component of the injury like a PT, but they also address the structural component (bones) as well. We see if the bones were out of alignment, which then pulled on the muscle, which caused the injury in the first place.” Being a young athlete, I asked Dr. Bulger why it was so important for me to have a good stretching routine. “Young athletes need to know how to get their muscles in shape to prevent injuries and to fully compete and perform at 100 percent,” she said. “You are never too young to learn that your muscles need to be loose, to be strong - their muscles need to be strong to hold their bones in place.” I know it’s better when I stretch before a practice or event, and I hope you use this information to help prevent further injuries. For more information on stretching, I recommend checking out www.howtostretch.com or www.healthsourcechrio.com.

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Velma’sView By Velma Kitchens Butcher Hollow Kentucky One Saturday my husband and I, along with my sister and Mom, went to Butcher Hollow Kentucky to visit Loretta Lynn’s home place. I had been past the sign on Route 23 but did not stop. We stopped in Paintsville at the McDonalds for lunch and then went on to Van Lear which is not far. As Loretta Lynn said a” holler”, not a hollow. We turned on a paved one lane road and went very slow as dogs were in the middle of the road and would just barely move for our vehicle as we approached the store where we had to buy tickets. The tickets did not cost very much and we waited on our tour guide. We drove up the “holler” and past the one-room schoolhouse where Loretta and her brothers and sisters attended school. We drove on past the school and several other buildings and came to a deadend. We looked over across a small stream and saw the house Loretta was born and raised in. Of course, it has had some work on it so the public can go inside and see the things there, but it looked just like the house in the movie, Coal Miner’s Daughter. After a bit a man came and introduced himself to us and we found out it was Loretta’s brother Herman Webb. He was so nice and polite as he took us on a tour of the house and told us the stories of his childhood with Loretta. He said in all the years since she left she only has brought one person to the house with her when she came to visit and that person was Cheryl Ladd. I can't remember why she came with her but that was a long time ago. Herman did tell us that Loretta comes occasionally to visit without warning if she is passing by. We sure was hoping she would stop by that day. My mom and sister have seen her perform many times but I have not. After the tour of the house, we went down to the general store that Herman and his family run and talked to the nice people there. Loretta's twin daughters come and visit frequently their cousins and I met the cousin behind the counter. All of her relatives I met were common people and I learned a lot about Butcher Holler. I call them hollers and not hollows. If you do ever want a day trip Butcher Hollow is the place to go and learn some history. The articles in the house are exactly the way they were when Loretta lived there. Loretta Lynn now makes her home in Hurricane Mills Tennessee where I have been also. On our way back from San Antonio, Texas we stopped there as it was closer than Graceland in Memphis. And again another story and I will write about that one. I never thought I would be back to Texas again after our trip my husband and I took in 1979 across the country to Colorado. And again, another story.

50’s Sock Hop! Come and join Children's Home Society of WV and Whirlwind Storage as they celebrate the 50’s! When: Saturday, August 10, 2013 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Where: 100 Self Storage Dr., Hurricane, WV 25526 Make sure to come out and enjoy food, door prizes, a cos-

tume contest, and a penny auction. Cost is $10 person, $15 per couple or $25 per family. All proceeds will benefit the Children's Home Society's WE CAN program. Contact Carlie at 304.397.5445 or Andrea at 304.345.3894 for more information.

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A new crayfish fly for the streams

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

One of my pet peeves is fishing flies that fall apart when you fish with them. I've had several that do and it seems such a waste that so much time and effort is wasted on a fly that only lasts a few casts. The traditional way of tying flies is to start with a thread body (wrapping thread around the hook), and then tie the fly as you go with wrapped thread. Only at the end do you put a dab of rubber cement on the head as you tie off the thread there. If you are an expert tier, I suppose, your flies should be able to stay together if you tie them this way. I however, use Super Glue gel. I

start with a small amount on the hook before I make my first thread wraps. I also add a dab here and there periodically. If it's a dry fly, I'll use very small, strategically-placed amounts. If it's a streamer, I'll use the glue quite liberally and when liberally-applied, superglue and thread, after drying, make a strong combination similar to Fiberglas. I came up with an interesting and fairly easy-tie crayfish (I always called them crawdads) pattern. I had the idea while tying John Tertuliani's crayfish imitation (which was discussed in my column a few weeks ago). You may recall that the crayfish is simply a wooly bugger with eyes at the rear of the hook. Thus, when retrieved, it imitates a crayfish as they swim – backwards. When you are retrieving a crayfish fly, think of how you retrieve a jig – up in an arc, then it falls sharply – because a jig mimics the movement of a fleeing crayfish. A normal streamer fly won't fall fast enough, so John wraps his hook with electrical solder – the unheated solder wire is just wrapped around the hook then covered with thread. I thought, if all this solder weight were concentrated in the right place, on the back side of the shank, the crayfish fly would

The Payne Craw is retrieved with the hook up to reduce snags. The tip of the hackle feather near the hook eye simulates movement of the crayfish tail and the hackle in the middle simulates movement of the crayfish’s legs. move through the water with the sharp end of the hook up, thus reducing snags. The challenge is to get the weight to stay on the back side of the shank and move around on the hook. If you use some Super Glue gel with your thread, you can make a very stout and secure body. You obviously would not want to use a piece of acid-core solder. What I use is some electrical solder I had laying around. I measured the diameter with a pair of vernier calipers. It's 1/16 inch (2mm) in diameter – obviously much thicker than the hook is. I've tried various hooks for this

and found that long shank hooks make the best imitation. On a No. 10 Aberdeen hook, I started with an application of the glue before making my thread body with a red, metallic Kreinik thread then I tied some marabou with a few strands of the red, metallic thread for a “tail,” as you would for a wooly bugger. Remember the tail of the fly is the front of the crayfish I cut a piece of solder so that it was half as long as the shank of the hook. With a pair of pliers, I crushed the solder lengthwise so that it had a flat side to lay on the hook. Then I tied it onto the back

side of the hook shank (the top of the hook as it sits in the vice). I used quite a bit of glue for this. After wrapping the solder and hook shank completely with the red thread, I tied on a pair of small beads for eyes. John uses a short piece of monofilament line for his. He uses heat to melt the line at the ends to make a stopper so the beads won't slide off. I used a slightly longer piece of line. First, using glue and thread, I secured one end of the line to the body then wrapped the red, metallic thread until I got it about where I wanted the eye to be. I put both beads on the line, positioned them where the eyes should be, then (using no glue this time) I tied off the other end of the monofilament line with thread wraps. I repositioned the eyes and tied them off with thread wraps and glue. Using a pair of pliers, I pulled the monofilament snug, clipped the line and secured the end with glue and thread wraps. I made a few wraps with a saddle hackle around the middle of the fly. I used the tip of the hackle feather to make a tail for the crayfish. Kreinik thread by the way is made in Parkersburg, WV. That's one of several reasons I like to use it. You can find some of the thread at West Virginia Hobby and Crafts in Teays Valley.

Outdoors Roundup The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced the winners of the 2012 Big Buck Contest: The contest is sponsored by the DNR, Izaak Walton League of West Virginia, West Virginia Bowhunters Association, West Virginia Muzzeloaders' Association, West Virginia PhysicallyChallenged Advisory Board and Toyota. Michael Taylor of Jumping Branch won the gun category with a 15-point buck he harvested in Summers County. The buck scored 165 5/8. For the muzzeloader category,

William Crothers II of Mineral Wells won with a 14-point Wirt County buck that scored 173 0/8. The winner of the typical bow category was Roger Maynard of Williamson with a 15-point buck from Mingo County that scored 170 1/8. The non-typical winner was Daniel Light from Boomer with a 17-point Fayette County buck that scored 195 0/8. Daniel's buck ranks No. 4 among the alltime buck scores in West Virginia. I'm very glad we don't have to hunt with the crocs: four Australian hunters were tracking pigs with their dogs near Darwin, Australia. One of the dogs caught a

pig in a river and one of the hunters (who was wearing a GoPro camera), waded in to pull them out. The other hunters stood on lookout for approaching crocodiles, but one was apparently already there beneath the water. Suddenly, a 14-foot crocodile exploded from the water and latched onto the dog with its jaws. The hunter barely escaped as the crocodile thrashed wildly. The hunters did not want to be identified and had a friend speak to the news media on their behalf. “It took the dog in one bite,” the friend said. “It was probably the best dog he'll ever have.” A couple of interesting reads

you might want to try this summer were written by U.S. presidents: “Fishing for Fun,” by Herbert Hoover and “Fishing and Shooting Sketches” by Grover Cleveland. They are two vastly different books. Hoover, whom everyone except fly-fishing elitists would consider him something of a flyfishing elitist, chops his book full of quotable lines, such as “all men are equal before fish.” Cleveland spent more time hunting and fishing than even Theodore Roosevelt did. He fished nearly every day, rain or shine, winter or summer. There was nothing elitist about any of Cleveland's attitudes – the small-

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mouth bass was his favorite fish. If you're setting out trail cameras early in preparation for deer season, that's a good thing, but be careful not to put too much pressure on the deer. Big bucks don't like pressure whether you are out with a gun, bow or just checking on a camera. Try to avoid bedding areas and check on your cameras in the middle of the day, if possible. France wants to cull its wolf population, but will need some American hunters to do it. Wolves are a protected species in France, but have been causing significant livestock damage in some areas. French officials have organized cull hunts with no luck. For example, one hunt was organized with 150 hunters and a goal of harvesting 22 wolves. They harvested exactly zero wolves. Problem is, French officials say, nobody there knows how to hunt wolves, despite the fact wolf hunting was once a prestigious sport of the privileged in France. French officials are discussing bringing in expert hunters from the United States and Canada.

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COMPASS FROM PAGE 1 than 70 years of success Pioneer has accumulated comes from its members. “It starts with people and a great board of directors allowing us to grow our vision,” he said. “We’re West Virginians serving West Virginians.” Seeing a vision come to life was a surreal experience for the credit union leader. Excitement was written on his face last week during the grand opening. “This is a blessing,” Rawlings said. “Our entire employee base can’t wait.” Countless quality businesses like Pioneer have opened up shop in Putnam County. Commissioner Steve Andes has lived in the county for nearly two decades. The county leader believes a number of ingredients create the recipe that makes the area a mag-

net for economic growth. “This has always been a highgrowth county,” he said. “The location between Huntington and Charleston makes it a bedroom community - the schools are great, it’s a good place to raise children, there are good parks and recreation opportunities here, the sheriff’s department is hard on crime, the commission does well with its finances and people have a sense of pride in Putnam County.” The commissioner is happy to have Pioneer here. “This brings a lot of attention to this area, plays a part in tax roles and employing people,” he said. Pioneer West Virginia Federal Credit Union is located 3746 Teays Valley Road. For more information, call 1-(800) 339-4378 or visit www.pioneerwv.org.

Almost done - The St. Albans-Nitro Bridge is nearing completion. It now spans across the Kanawha River. Here is a neat perspective that portrays a fresh spin on the "Battle of the Bridge." Photo by Jack Rose of One-Eye Jack's Photography

HAFB FROM PAGE 1 ple, who do not know where their next meal is coming from. Gradually, one organization is fighting to halt that number. Erin Highlander, director of development for the Huntington Area Food Bank spoke during the July 16 Putnam Rotary meeting about what her organization is doing to fight the growing epidemic. HAFB works with Feeding America, an international organization that distributes fresh food to pantries and food banks at minimal costs. So minimal that $1 can provide eight meals.

Seven months into 2013, Highlander’s non-profit organization has given countless tons of food to hurting families. Since January, HAFB has provided more than 85,000 lbs. of fresh food to those in need. The days of worrying where the next meal is coming from are numbered. Hunger is a driving force: one, Highlander saw first-hand during a recent mobile food pantry in Frazier’s Bottom. “We gave out 8,000 lbs. last week in Frazier’s Bottom in the pouring rain,” she said. “More than 120 people stood in the rain

for four hours - parents with children - for a box of food.” HAFB started more than 30 years ago, servicing the Huntington area. Now, it’s grown and covers 17 counties or 4,500 sq. miles across West Virginia. “We’re reaching between 90 and 100,000 people a month,” Highlander said. Putnam County is a unique situation, she explained. It is stereotyped by many as being “wealthy.” But, for thousands of residents, that is not the case. According to recent studies, one in five people

go hungry. HAFB works with the County’s three food pantries and local churches to fill the gap. “The problem is people think it’s a county that’s doing well, but there are 6,000 people, who are food insecure,” she told Rotary members. “More than 21 percent of children are food insecure.” The organization strives to serve children with its “backpack program.” HAFB gives schools bags of food. Then, teachers identify those in need and place the bags into children’s backpacks, so they will have food for

the weekend. The backpack program also provides food for children during Christmas and Spring breaks. “We are in a constant, churning food in and out,” Highlander said. HAFB will give tons of food away during its mobile pantry Thursday July 25 at Frazier’s Bottom. “We want people to come,” said Highlander. “If they need food, we will help them.” For more information about this event and HAFB, call (304) 523-6029 or visit www.hafb.org.

Sites Announced for West Virginia Tour of Smithsonian Exhibit on Sports CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Humanities Council is sponsoring a state tour of the new Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit Hometown Teams. West Virginia is a debut state for the exhibit beginning February 1, 2014. The exhibit examines the role of sports in American culture - past and present. “Sports are a big part of what we do and who we are. Our love of sports begins in our hometowns. Hometown sports can be more than just games, they can become cultural touchstones with the ability to unite us and shape our values,” according to Robbie Davis, project director with the Smithsonian Institution.

The six West Virginia sites selected to host Hometown Teams and their tentative display dates are: Parkersburg Art Center, Parkersburg: February 1 – March 15 Buck Harless Community Center, Gilbert: March 22 – May 3 Preston County Sports Museum, Rowlesburg: May 11 – June 21 Randolph County Community Arts Center, Elkins: June 29 – August 9 Weirton Area Museum & Cultural Center, Weirton: August 17 – September 27 Morgantown History Museum, Morgantown: October 5 – November 15

Each of the selected sites applied to host the exhibit in response to a request for proposals at the end of 2012. The Humanities Council will provide funding to the sites to develop companion displays and supplemental programs that focus on their hometown teams. Displays might include uniforms, game programs, tickets, equipment, trophies, schedules and records, and team photographs, as well as lectures, films or discussions that examine the local sports tradition. Technical assistance is provided to the display sites by Humanities Council and Smithsonian staff. Marshall University history professor Dr. Kat D.

Democrat Club to host Picnic The Putnam County Democrat Club will be having a picnic at the Eleanor Park, Shelter No. 4, on Saturday July 27th at 6 p.m.

The drawings for the 50” Plasma TV and Golf Package will be held at that time. For additional information,

you may call 304-397-6192 or 304-776-2385. Come out and join in the festivities!

Williams will serve as the scholar for the tour of Hometown Teams in West Virginia. Hometown Teams will present visitors with perspectives on sports in popular culture, views of famous stadiums and arenas, audio of athletes discussing their local sports traditions, as well as information about mascots, marching bands, cheerleaders, game day traditions, memorabilia, foods and tailgating, player/coach relationships, sports equipment, uniforms, parades, rivalries, pep rallies, and

athletes who broke racial, gender or physical barriers in sports. There will also be a section on the growth of alternative and extreme sports. The Hometown Teams tour is made possible through the Museum on Main Street (MOMS) program, which is an alliance of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, the Federation of State Humanities Councils, state humanities councils across the country, and cultural organizations in small, rural communities.

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of year again!!! Last week, the fairgrounds in Eleanor came alive with a large carnival, livestock area, demolition derby, tractor pulls, and country, blue grass and gospel music. The sweltering heat did not stop the crowds from flooding to the annual Putnam County Fair. Camo and cowboy boots and hats covered thousands of adults and teens while smiles covered the faces of children. Good, down-home fun was had by more than 20,000 people last week. Here are pictures that provide a taste of some of that fun in action.

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Down 1. Place 2. “Gladiator” setting 3. Native of W. African country whose capital is Dakar 4. Mary in the White House 5. Appropriate 6. Lower in rank 7. Caribbean cruise stop 8. Eudora ___, Am. shortstory writer 9. Buttocks 10. Assessments of worth 11. Lady Macbeth, e.g. 12. Put one’s foot down? 13. Adjusts, as a clock 21. Openness 25. Setting for TV’s “Newhart” 27. Held back 29. Lower case letters

30. Torsos (slang) 31. Acad. 32. Reprimand, with “out” 33. Arch type 35. Computer-generated imagery (acronym) 36. Storage space between ship decks

37. Bowel cleansings 42. Needle opening 46. Ethically indifferent 48. Devinely inspired poet in India 49. Acrylic fiber 50. Kind of mill 52. Wombs

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Obituaries

The Putnam Standard ELLEN ARDENA ANTHONY DORIS JEAN BOYKIN BESSIE IRENE CAWLEY CORDER NAOMI "RUTH" DAWSON FRANK EGGLESTON VESSIE E. GIBSON CLARISSA (CHRIS) MEEAR KENNEY REVA JEAN SMITH MEADOWS JANICE ANN NEASE SHIRLEY "SHIRT" O'DELL LEONA DORIS PARSONS NICHOLAS SCOTT PFOHL REBECCA L. PHILLIPS GREGORY ALLEN PRICE JUDITH A. "PUG" SMITH JAMES ELMER ROOPER JODY DARRELL STOLLINGS PATRICK G. THORNTON RAWNIE K. WHITE WALDROP

ELLEN ARDENA ANTHONY Ellen Ardena Anthony, 69, of Hurricane, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House following an extended illness. She was born April 24, 1944, in Putnam County, daughter of the late Freeman and Mildred Bailey Shamblin. A lifelong homemaker, she also worked as a cook at Cedar Lakes and the former Townhouse Restaurant in Ripley. She was a member of Center Point Church, Putnam County. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, Robert Lee Anthony; daughters, Tammie Linzey (Christopher) of Hurricane and Robin Williams (Travis Sr.) of Oak Hill; sisters, Doris Miller of Kenna and Imogene Buckalew of Goldtown; and grandchildren, Travis Williams Jr. (Ashley Yeager), Dakota Richmond and Ashly Williams. She is also survived by six nephews; six nieces; four brothers-in-law; two sisters-inlaw; and several great-nephews and -nieces. In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law; one sister-inlaw; and two nephews. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Ina Moore, Ellen's caregiver, as well as the doctors, nurses and staff of the ER and ICU at CAMC Teays Valley. A special thanks goes to Hubbard Hospice House and Waybright Funeral Home for their care and compassion during Ellen's final days. A celebration of Ellen's life was held at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, with Jack Withrow and John Gunther officiating. Interment was at Center Point Cemetery on Route 34 in Putnam County. Online Condolences may be left at www.waybrightfuneralhome.com.

DORIS JEAN BOYKIN Doris Jean Boykin, 81, of Hurricane, passed away Monday, July 8, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston. Born August 7, 1931, she was a daughter of the late George and

Elsie Shingleton. She was also preceded in death by her son, Gary Wayne Easter; her stepdaughters, Peggy Boykin and Marie Collins; and her siblings, Augustine Blaker, Pauline Denison, Lucille Strother, Katherine Chatham, Lawrence, George, Leslie, Robert, William, Richard and Wiley Shingleton. Doris Jean was a homemaker and was a senior regent with the Women of the Moose, Nitro Lodge No. 565. Surviving are her husband, James Alvin Boykin; her children, Chuck Easter of Nitro, Jerry Easter of Cross Lanes, Eddie Easter of Hurricane and Ricky Nease of Eleanor; her stepchildren, Billy Boykin of Milton, Linda Boykin of Wilson, N.C., Lester Boykin of Middlesex, N.C., Eddie Boykin of Lucama, N.C., Harold Boykin of Columbus, Ohio, Patty Boykin of Texas and Bert Nease Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla.; her siblings, Virginia Moore of Ravenswood, Sue King of Boonsboro, Md. and Joe Shingleton of Nitro; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 13, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. Ronnie Shingleton officiating. Burial was in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Hurricane. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

BESSIE IRENE CAWLEY CORDER Bessie Irene Cawley Corder, 99, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley. Born December 29, 1913, at Poca, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Canna B. Cox Cawley. Mrs. Corder was a long-time member of Cotton Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Beckwith. She was the oldest living graduate of her class at East Bank High School. Mrs. Corder and her late husband, Otis, were owners and operators of Corder's General Store, Beckwith. She was a past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 107, Oak Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Meade Corder, on June 27, 1978. Those left to cherish her memory include her two sons, Otis Meade Corder Jr. of Oak Hill and Robert Allen Corder of Fayetteville; one grandson, Timothy Corder; one granddaughter, Tiffany Turpin; and two greatgranddaughters. Graveside services were held Thursday, July 18, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity, with Pastor Mack Canterbury officiating. Memorials in her memory may be made to Cotton Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Ladies Circle, P.O. Box 884, Fayetteville, WV 25840. For those wishing to express their condolences to the Corder

family, you may do so by visiting our website at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com. Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, 350 W. Maple Ave., Fayetteville, assisted the family.

NAOMI "RUTH" DAWSON Naomi "Ruth" Dawson, 77, of Ruckersville, Va., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Born on February 20, 1936, in W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Dorse and Melba Tucker Jarvis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James R. Dawson; and her brother, Larry Jarvis. Ruth earned an Associate Degree from Parkersburg Community College. She worked as a Social Worker. In her retirement, she enjoyed attending JABA Day Care, listening to music, floral arranging, painting, traveling, riding motorcycles as a passenger with her son, and most of all spending time with her family for whom she loved dearly. She is survived by her sons, Stephen R. Dawson and Michael J. Dawson of W.Va.; a daughter, Daphne L. Dawson of Ruckersville; beloved grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and a sister, Debra Sears of W.Va. A memorial service was held at Stump Funeral Home in Arnoldsburg, W.Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1445 E Rio Rd, Suite 104, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901.

FRANK EGGLESTON Mr. Frank Eggleston, 81, of Poca, passed away July 12, 2013, at home. Frank is retired from Monsanto. He is an Army Veteran and a member of Stewart Park Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Monna Asbury Eggleston; sons, Greg and Chuck Eggleston; grandchildren, Gage, Hunter, Gracie and Breanna; sisters, Joyce and husband, Keith Sayre, Bonnie and husband, Wayne Batten and Myrtle Holley; and sister-in-law, Pat Eggleston. At Frank's request there were no services. Please make donations to Greg Eggleston Heart and Kidney Transplant Fund, PO Box 7403 Cross Lanes, WV 25356. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca assisted the Eggleston family.

Tuesday,July 23,2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Page 11 she was also preceded in death by her husband, James E. Gibson and son, Robert L. Gibson. Vessie had been a resident of Friendswood, Texas, for the past few years. She is survived by her son, Willie J. Gibson and his wife, Janet, of Village Mills, Texas; daughter, Matha A. Mills of Friendswood, Texas; grandchildren, Michael M. Gibson of Santa Fe, Texas, John R. Gibson of Scott Depot and Kelly J. Grimmett of Culloden; six great-grandchildren; six great-greatgrandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, July 12, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories with the family or visit our sympathy store to offer tributes to the family.

CLARISSA (CHRIS) MEEAR KENNEY Clarissa (Chris) Menear Kenney, 85, a 36 year resident of Scott Depot, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston, W.Va., after a short illness. She was a resident at Broadmore Assistant Living. A special thank you is extended to the Broadmore Staff for loving and caring for Chris the last 18 months. While her memory was fading she was always a gracious host and enjoyed visits from her friends and family. She was retired from The Winkler Company in Washington, D.C., where she was the administrative assistant to the Chairman of the Board. She was a member of St. John United Methodist Church, Scott Depot, where she served in various capacities on the District level, as well as within St. John. She was also past president of Chapter H, P.E.O. Sisterhood and served as treasurer for the Good Neighbor League of Scott Depot. Chris was born in Elkins, W.Va. and her love of W.Va. and its beautiful mountains remained in her heart. She was an avid writer of poetry and short prose and was often in the Charleston Newspapers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd in August 2012. She is survived by Michelle Sanger, of Charlotte, N.C., David (Dru) Menear of Indian Lake, S.C.,

Patricia Fultz of Flint, Mich., and Mike and Joy Spratt, Justin (Bri and Bryleigh) Spratt, Mica and Armone Spratt, Gena Spratt and Caitlin Spratt; and several nieces and nephews. A joint memorial service honoring the lives of Chris and Lloyd was held Saturday, July 20, at St. John United Methodist Church, Scott Depot, WV with Dr. Martin Hallett officiating. In the honoring of their generous spirit, contributions may be made to St. John United Methodist Church, 4013 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560 or Hubbard Hospice House West, 4605A MacCorkle Avenue SW, South Charleston, WV 25309, or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may also be shared by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the Kenney family.

REVA JEAN SMITH MEADOWS Reva Jean Smith Meadows, 72, of Eleanor, went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 12, 2013, following a long illness. She was a graduate of Buffalo High School and a lifelong resident of Eleanor, a town that she loved very much. She was proud of the fact that her parents were homesteaders in the town that she grew up in. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Eleanor. Reva was well known around the town by her neighbors and their families. She took great joy in making them goody baskets with special little treasures for holidays, birthdays and special events in their lives. For this kindness, her neighbors nominated her for the Hometown Hero Award from WSAZ-TV in 2001, which she very humbly accepted. She was a very giving and sharing person who always had a special interest for the elderly in the community, and for her special dog "Precious." Reva was loved and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Born December 17, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Oren and Imogene Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Annis. Survivors include her husband, Donald "Choc" Meadows; sons, Shawn (Lorie) Meadows of Buffalo, and Don (Kim) Meadows of Eleanor; brothers, Larry (Judy) Smith, and Dallas (Trena) Smith,

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Page 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Tuesday,July 23,2013 both of Buffalo, Marvin (Kathy) Smith of Eleanor, and James Morris Smith (Sam) of Huntington; sister, Avis Newman of Eleanor; grandchildren, Jordan (Mike) Hager of Watertown, N.Y., Abeigh Meadows of Eleanor, and Brooke and Paige Brogan of Eleanor. The family suggests memorial donations are made to First Baptist Church, 901 Roosevelt Blvd. Eleanor, WV 25070. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 16, at Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel with Pastor David Panaro, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Beech Grove Cemetery, Eleanor. Online condolences may be sent to the Meadows family and the online guest book signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel, Eleanor was in charge of arrangements.

JANICE ANN NEASE Ms. Janice Ann Nease, 77, of Poca, passed away Monday, July 8, 2013. Janice was a founding member of Coal River Mountain Watch. She was an avid reader, loved working in her flowers and enjoyed country-western dancing, winning several awards, including the 1999 World Championship in her division Janice spent her entire teaching career at Sissonville High School as a language teacher who truly loved her job and loved traveling the world. She also treasured her research into her ancestry. She was preceded in death by her parents and the father of her children, Richard Morgan Nease. Janice is survived by her children, Rick and wife, Lorinda Nease and Nicki Nease, all of Poca; sister, Barbara Shuman and brother, Larry Leach, both of Alabama; grandchildren, Kendall McClanahan and Sara Downey; nieces, Kristy Nease, Katie Weinreich, Krista Daniel and Mandy Jenkins; nephews, Andy Nease, Ron Nease and Roy Hall; greatniece, Macy Jenkins; and also by her dog, Rio. A tribute to the life of Janice Ann Nease was held Saturday, July 13, at Gatens-Harding Chapel. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Nease family. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

SHIRLEY "SHIRT" O'DELL Shirley "Shirt" O'Dell of Dixie died July 9, 2013, at the age of 69 after a long illness. He served in the U.S. Army as a military police officer during the Vietnam War. Shirt is survived by his brother and caretaker, Ralph O'Dell and sister-in-law, Mitzie. He is also survived by his sister, Dot Morton, who was also instrumental in caring for Shirt during his illness. Other survivors include two sisters, Allie Marie O'Dell Cook of Seebert and Mary Ellen Duffy of Milton and brother, Tim O'Dell of Milton. Shirt is also survived by nieces, whom he thought of as daughters, Samantha DeBoard and husband, Jimmy and son, Jimmy Jr. and a special niece, Brandi O'Dell and husband, Paul Wilson. As per Shirt's wishes, his body was cremated and a military service will take place at a later time at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar. Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro, was in charge of arrangements.

LEONA DORIS PARSONS Leona Doris Parsons, 81, of Red House, went to Heaven on her birthday, July 14, 2013, at Heartland of Charleston after a long battle with dementia and COPD. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnie and Lilly Harper of Harmony; infant son, Richard Kevin Jones; sister, Hazel Cox; and stepson, Danny Parsons. Leona is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Cecil Parsons; her daughter, Kimberly Harvey and husband, Paul, of Fairborn, Ohio; daughter, Karla Boyd and husband, Steve, of Charleston; grandchildren, Brittany and Ethan Boyd; stepson, David Parsons of Red House; stepson, Rick Parsons and wife, Debbie, of Hurricane; stepdaughter, Patti Smith and husband, David, of Florida; along with stepgrandchildren, Josh Gribben, Rachel Parsons, Ritchie Parsons, Rebekah Parsons, LeeAnna Parsons, Danny Lee Parsons, Danielle Parsons and Sara Smith. She is also survived by her sisters, Carol Halstead and husband, Lewis, of Gandeeville and Bell Shouldis of Gandeeville; brothers, Oris Harper and wife, Jonnie, of Gandeeville, Fred Harper and wife, Charlotte, of Spencer, Leonard Harper (Lisa) of Spencer

and Roger Harper of Arnoldsburg; brother-in-law, Raymond Cox of Gandeeville; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 17, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor Jake Eldridge officiating. Burial was in Buffalo Memorial Park, Buffalo, following the service. The family would like to thank the staff at Heartland of Charleston for the great care that was given to our loved one. Online condolences may be sent to the family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, was in charge of arrangements.

NICHOLAS SCOTT PFOHL Nicholas Scott Pfohl, 29, of Charleston, left this life on July 5, 2013, as a result of advanced stage cancer. Nick was born September 26, 1983, in Glendale. He was a 2002 graduate of Riverside High School, received a graduate degree in journalism from West Virginia University in 2006, received his postgraduate degree in social work from West Virginia University in 2011 and served one term as co-chair of the Mon Valley Homeless Initiative. Nick worked passionately with the homeless outreach and West Virginia families in need. In addition to his gifts as a communicator and "idea person," he was sensitive and informed beyond his years about the issues that impact those around him. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandfather, C. Raymond Pfohl and maternal grandmother, Donna June Dally. Surviving are his mother, Kathy Saul of Charleston; father, Tim Pfohl and his wife, Kim, of Argyle, Texas; brothers, Benjamin Pfohl of Charleston, Joshua Saul of St. Albans and Mark Pfohl of Argyle, Texas; and grandparents, Harold Dally of Sistersville and Margaret Finley and her husband, Louis, of New Martinsville. Nick is also survived by many loving uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. A memorial and celebration of Nick's life was held Saturday, July 13, at the former Sunrise Museum Property, Charleston. At Nick's request, his ashes will be scattered at Dolly Sods at a later date. Please consider donations to Manna Meal, 1105 Quarrier St., Charleston, WV 25301 or a local food pantry of your choice. Emailed condolences can be sent to fidlerandframe@suddenlink.net.

REBECCA L. PHILLIPS Rebecca L. Phillips, 66, of Cross Lanes, passed away July 12, 2013, at CAMC General Hospital. She was born in Roane County, a daughter of the late Jesse D. Davis and Virginia Alice Greathouse Davis. Rebecca was a homemaker and attended Fairview United

The Putnam Standard Methodist Church. Survivors include her sons and their wives, Joshua and Jennifer Phillips and Beau and Meggan Phillips of Cross Lanes; brothers, Dan and Rick Davis of Poca and Timothy Davis of Appomattox, Va.; grandchildren, Jordan, Justin, Dylan and Chase; and two sistersin-law, Sonja Hill and Dinah and husband, Richard Adkins, of Cross Lanes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Phillips, in 2006 and daughter, Amanda Phillips. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 16, at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home with the Rev. Jarrod Lanham officiating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com.

GREGORY ALLEN PRICE Gregory Allen Price, 55, of Cross Lanes, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013, of a sudden illness. Greg was born November 2, 1957, a son of Ronald M. and Mary Ann Ambrose Price and was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Price. He was a commercial HVAC technician and was employed by Brines Refrigeration Co. Greg was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Nitro and was an avid hiker who enjoyed hiking the Appalachian Trail and also enjoyed kayaking. He was a devoted family man and a very honorable man. Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Mary Price; three daughters, Courtney Crockett and husband, Ben, of Ravenswood, Ashley Vickers and husband, Dustin, of Cross Lanes and Whitney Burgroff and husband, Rich, of Winfield; brother, Ritchie Price of South Charleston; sister, Debbie Thomas and husband, David, of Nitro and Beverly "Susie" Gragg and husband, Bob, of South Charleston; two very special granddaughters, Emily "Empie" and Sophie "Cindy LouHou"; three very special grandsons, Ethan "Brother," Austin "Hootie Boy" and Ezekiel "Zoobie"; two other special boys in his life, Dylan and Christopher Mitchell; and many nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 13, at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home with the Rev. Father Christopher Turner officiating. Burial was at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. The family suggests memorial contributions are made to the Holy Trinity for social concern projects for those in need, c/o Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2219 22nd St., Nitro, WV 25143. Online condolences may be sent to www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com.

JAMES ELMER ROOPER James Elmer Rooper, 71, of St. Albans, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013, at St. Francis Select Specialty Hospital, Charleston. Born May 18, 1942, in Hurricane, Elmer was a son of the late Dallas and Esther Meadows Rooper. He retired as a chemical operator from E.I. DuPont in 1998 after receiving a heart transplant at Cleveland Clinic. Thanks to a special donor, Elmer was given 15 extra years to spend enjoying his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Mary Rooper; sons, Danny (Treasa) Ryder of Nitro and Earl (Vicki) Ryder of St. Albans; sisters, Geraldine (Francis) Parks of Blanchester, Ohio and Louise (Gordon) Johnson of Hurricane; brothers, Troy Rooper of Scott Depot and Kenneth (Barbara) Rooper of Hurricane; 13 grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 18, at BartlettChapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Francis Park officiating. Burial was in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Hurricane. You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or condolences with the family.

JUDITH A. "PUG" SMITH Judith A. "Pug" Smith, 71, of Buffalo, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center following a long illness. She was employed for several years by the town of Eleanor as the town clerk. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and the entire family. She was an avid sports fan and never missed a family member's sporting event. Her love for football and her favorite football teams will be fondly remembered by her family. Born November 2, 1941, in Nitro, she was the daughter of the late Millard Jeffers and Pauline Hicks Jeffers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Millard "Dunk" and Johnny Jeffers. Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, Larry Smith; sons, Larry "Dusty" (Leigh) Smith II of Elkview, Deg (Missy) Smith of Custer Ridge, Buffalo, and Deak (Tina) Smith of Eleanor; and grandchildren, Jada, Casey, Evan, Cali, Jerod, Ty and Sydney. Pug is also survived by one sister, Sandra Gatens of Fraziers Bottom. In accordance with her wishes, there were no public services held at this time and a private family service is planned for a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the Smith family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. "Mim," we love you and we miss you. Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, was in charge of arrangements.

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The Putnam Standard JODY DARRELL STOLLINGS Jody Darrell Stollings, 60, of St. Albans, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Jody was a 1970 graduate of Chapmanville High School and was a retired auto mechanic. He and his father previously had Stollings Used Cars in St. Albans. Jody was preceded in death by a brother, Gary. Jody is survived by his parents, Kermit and Phyllis Stollings of Charleston; two daughters, Stephanie Browning and Jodie Renna Lowe, both of Charleston; two sisters, Beverly Ford (David) of Charleston and Bonnie Rhodes (Tracy Stine) of St. Albans; grandchildren, Justin, Grace, Hannah, Jeremiah and Jonathan Browning; niece, Emily Ford; and nephews, Timothy Gillispie and

Kevin Stollings. A celebration of Jody's life was held Saturday, July 13, at Harding Funerals and Cremations with the Rev. Joseph Vance officiating. Interment was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Harding Funerals & Cremations, Kanawha City, assisted the Stollings family.

PATRICK G. THORNTON Patrick G. Thornton, 36, of Eleanor, formerly of Scott Ridge, Liberty, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, following a long illness. He was a 1995 graduate of Poca High School and a member of Ironworkers Local 301. He attended the Buffalo Church of God. He was also a big Dallas Cowboys fan and a favorite

neighbor to all who lived near him. Patrick was a loving husband and involved father who was devoted to his family and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Born December 22, 1976, he was the son of Leonard R. Thornton and Roberta Rhodes Thornton of Scott Ridge. He was preceded in death by a brother, Rickie Thornton. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife, Destiny Thornton; a daughter, Tiarah Desiree Thornton of Eleanor; brothers, Brian K. Thornton and Jonathan L. Thornton, both of Scott Ridge; three nieces; four nephews; and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 16, at Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel with Pastor Jake Eldridge officiating. Burial was in Center Point Cemetery, Liberty.

Tuesday,July 23,2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Page 13 Online condolences may be sent to the Thornton family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel, Eleanor, was in charge of arrangements.

RAWNIE K. WHITE WALDROP Rawnie K. White Waldrop, 73, of Culloden, passed away July 14, 2013, after an extended illness. She was born in Sissonville and worked in the banking industry for many years. Her greatest joys were arts and crafts, quilting and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe R. Waldrop, and mother, Odana D. White. She is survived by her father, Ira C. White Jr. of Culloden; daughter and son-in-law, Natalie and Bill

Hollyfield of Charleston; sister and brother-in-law, Robin and Alan Chaney of Culloden; brother, Roderick C.M. White of Parkersburg; nephew, Ric (Brandi) Forbes of Hurricane; nieces, Katie (Dan) Von Herrmann of Reston, Va., and Odana Lee Chaney of Culloden; and very special grand-nephews and grand-nieces, Seth, Beth, Emmarose and Liam Forbes. Per her wishes, she was cremated. A memorial service to honor her life was held on Saturday, July 20, at Grace Wesleyan Church, Culloden. Donations may be made to Grace Wesleyan Church, P.O. Box 890, Culloden, WV 25510. Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, Nitro, assisted the Waldrop family. You may express online condolences at www.cookefuneralhome.com.

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Ascension Catholic Church 905 Hickory Mill Rd., Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-562-5816. Services: Saturday evening 5:30 p.m. Sunday morning 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Rev. Harry Cramer, 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 7:00 p.m. Buffalo Church of God - Corner of Rt 62 & Church Street, Buffalo (Putnam Co.). Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship; 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Mid-week Service. 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. 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. Cross of Grace Lutheran Church - 30 Grace Drive, Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-562-0616. Handicap accessible. Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. Sunday - 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Pastor: Tom Quickel. “Where people discover Jesus and grow in Faith”. www.coglutheran.com. Faith Independent Church Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, Sunday Choir Practice 6 pm, Sunday Evening Service 7 pm; Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7pm. 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 – Hurricane Sunday & Wednesday evenings we invite your family to find their niche in our growing Adult & Family Ministries, exciting Youth & Children’s Ministries— featuring AWANA Club on Sunday evenings! For more information find First Baptist Church of Hurricane on Facebook or call us at 304.562.9281. We are located at 2635 Main Street in Hurricane and look forward to welcoming you. Those

not able to make it to church are invited to tune in Sundays at 9:00 AM to 103.3fm (WTCR) for our pre-recorded program. You can listen on the radio or listen online at www.tcrcountry.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. LOVE GOD – LOVE PEOPLE – SERVE. Glad Tidings Assembly of God 121 Mill Road, Hurricane, WV 25526. Sunday Morning Adult & Children’s Services, 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service, 7:00 p.m. Pastor: Rebekah Jarrell. Phone: (304) 5623074. Email: gtagwv@gmail.com www.gladtidingswv.org. 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 pm. Pastor: Woody Willard. Kanawha Valley Baptist Church - 949 Roosevelt Ave., (U.S. Rt. 62), Eleanor, WV 25070. Pastors: John Hage and Art Hage. Phone 304-437-3513 and 304-437-2740. Services: 3:00 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. 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. 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 Rd. Hurricane, WV. "Helping the hurt get out of the dirt". Service TimesSunday morning 10:00 am; Sunday eve. 6:00 pm; Wed. Eve Bible study 7:00 pm. Special meeting 4th Saturday each month at 7:00 pm. All area Churches welcome.

Heaven is obtainable, Hell is avoidable. We still preach The Book, The Blood and, The Blessed Hope. Pastor Ernie Spence – 304-617-2752. 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 10:00; Sunday School 11:00. 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 504 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot. 304-757-8543 (o); 304757-2866 (h). prediger1@verizon.net. Sunday morning Bible Classes 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Studies 7:00 p.m. Tim 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 304-586-2832.

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.

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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 - 9:00am Sunday School, 10:45am Morning Worship. Wednesday’s: 6:45pm 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. Winfield Church of the Nazarene - 2986 Winfield Rd., Winfield, WV 25213. - Sunday School 9:45 am; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 am; Sunday Praise Service at 6:00pm; Wednesday Kidz & Teens 7:00 pm; Wednesday Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm. Pastor Robert Fulton, 304-5862180. Winfield Community Church 144 Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560. (304)7574604. Prayer Meeting 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Family Night for all ages 6:30-7:00 p.m. Fellowship Meal, Studies 7:00 - 8:00 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.

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Sign On Bonus for O/O Dedicated Lanes. Great Home Time, Safety Bonus Program, Benefits available after 90 days. 6-mo verifiable exp. Call 502664-1433. (2t 7-23)

aeration unit on site, ½ acre m/l, utilities available. Assessed Value $20,900.00. Special $15,000.00. 304295-9090. (1tc 7-23 jc)

WANTED – Outside sales representative for local newspaper. Part-time position. Call Bill at 304-743-6731. (rtc 3-12) DRIVERS: CDL-A Home Weekly! Avg 60k year! $1000 Sign-On bonus! Must qualify for tank and hazmat endorsement. www.RandRtruck.c om, 1-866-2048006. (2t 7-23) LOTS FOR SALE

5121 OHIO RIVER RD, HUNTINGTON – Lot size approx 72x486.25. Great view of Ohio River. Assessed Value $9,900.00. Special $6,900.00. 304-2959090. (1tc 7-23 jc) SERVICES

DANNY’S HILLBILLY DITCHDIGGERS – Water, electric, gas & drain lines installed. 304586-9914, 304-3890715. (rtc 11-29) HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

ing room, Family room, Nice neighborhood. Assessed price $54,800.00. Needs some TLC. Sold “As Is”. Priced for quick sale $45,900.00. 304295-9090. (1tc 7-23 jc) MOBILE HOME PARTS

SPECIALS GOING ON! – Doors, Skirting, Windows, etc. (304) 391-5863. (rtc 10-11 hmo) VACATION RENTALS

MYRTLE BEACH CONDO FOR RENT – 2 BR, 2BA, pool, Jacuzzi. Views of ocean & city from 9th Floor. 856-9352931. (5tp 7-2) LAND FOR SALE

LAND FOR SALE

WV $800.00. Phone 440-322-0580. (rtc 4-23) MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

LA-Z-BOY 3CUSHION COUCH – with rolled arms; 2-cushioned loveseat, 1 ottoman. $750.00. Call 304-419-2685. (7-16) AVON, AVON, AND MORE AVON – Been looking for an Avon representative? Look no further. Great products, great prices! Call Cheryl at 304-840-5485. (716) 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)

CLASSIFIED ADS GET RESULTS GIVE US A CALL AND ADVERTISE HERE 304-743-6731

DRIVERS: CDLA TEAMS & SINGLES - Owner Operators & Company Drivers Wanted. $1000

3533 MCCOMAS BRANCH RD, MILTON – Great Location for doublewide. Home

309 CHARLES CT, HURRICANE WV – 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Kitchen, Liv-

FOR SALE - Lake Washington Lot #F2 in Hurricane,

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)

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They go together like popcorn and cupcakes - John and Teresa Ash opened a new business called Sweet Street Popcorn Café and Gift Shop. Together they transformed the older building into a new, hip Main Street business that is becoming the buzz around Hurricane. Photo by Justin Waybright

it,” said Ash. Sweet Street offers a plethora of art, including custom lamp shades, flower arrangements, collages, photographs, frames, magnets and furniture. The business also features an array of popcorn flavors and cupcakes. The Ashes offer daily lunch and dinner specials at their business. Taco Soup, BLT, baked chicken and taco salads have filled the bellies of many local workers at lunchtime. Sweet Street also of-

fers Coke and Pepsi products, hotdogs, BBQ, sandwiches, nachos and cotton candy. John believes the quality of the unique products his business offers will continue to be a major draw for customers. “I think it gives us an advantage over other businesses - each week we pick up a little bit,” he said. “Essentially, we’re one-of-a-kind in Putnam and Kanawha counties.” All food is cooked or baked

The Putnam Standard freshly at Sweet Street. The business is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. However, even during after hours, the Ashes welcome guests. “If we’re here, the door is open come on in,” John said. For more information on Sweet Street Gourmet Popcorn Café and Gift Shop, call (304) 562-2676 or visit www.facebook.com/SweetStreetPopcorn.

It's here - Family Dollar has moved into its new location in Culloden. The new store aims to be cleaner, larger and offer a better shopping experience for its patrons. Photo by Justin Waybright