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Smilin' the whole way - Logan Howell races down a slip-n-slide Wednesday afternoon during a summer event put on by Teays Valley Church of God. Photo by Justin Waybright By Justin Waybright

What used to be - This is all that is left of Ryan's 2011 Honda Civic. First responders had to cut the mother and daughter out of the destroyed car. Courtesy Photo

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TEAYS VALLEY - The summer heat brought out some smiles during the Konnect Kids Water Day at Teays Valley Church of God. Shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday, children, one by one, raced down a slip-n-slide at the church. Laughter echoed throughout the SUN ON PAGE 8

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NITRO - A Rainbow stretched over the I-64 Bridge, near this city Thursday evening. At approximately 5:33 p.m.,

Lina Ryan picked up her 9month-old girl Abigail from Teays Valley Child Development Center. After a short telephone call to her husband Mike, the Dunbar resident headed eastbound on I-64, toward home. As her 2011 Honda Civic neared the

Escaping death - Lina Ryan and her daughter Abigail stand in front of the I-64 Bridge near Nitro. On June 6, the two were involved in the 38-vehicle pileup. According to authorities, no one died during what is being called "The Biggest Crash in State History." Photo by Justin Waybright interstate bridge that stretches over the Kanawha River, absolute

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A Vacation like no other By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

HURRICANE - They say a dog is a man's best friend. To repay the unconditional love and loyalty the furry pets provide, co-owner Erik Johnson opened an exclusive resort. Howliday Inn Suites and Treats Pet Resort officially opened Tues-

day June 11. It was not only a special day for Johnson, but for dogs and cats across Putnam County as well. "I can relate to dogs," he said, with tattoos of dogs covering his arms. "They have an unconditional love and they give you more than you give them." Johnson continued, "We just wanted to treat pets like family and provide them a place to be as

comfortable as possible." The Scott Depot resident and owner of eight dogs, two cats, three turtles, a rabbit, fish and a frog accomplished this goal. Howliday Inn offers furry friends 14 custom-built suites, an exclusive living room with a couch and TV and a large yard to play. Pet owners can rest assured while on vacation because each suite is equipped with a webcam

so families can view their pets via an application on their phone. The Johnson Family's love for dogs and cats runs deep. When not working, they often rescue abused and forgotten pets from area roadways. "A couple of our family dogs are rescue dogs that were unwanted," said Howliday Inn co-owner and SEE VACATION ON PAGE 8

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Page 2 –Tuesday,June 18,2013 Gospel Concert at Buffalo Church of God Southern Gospel Concert by Townnsmen Quartet from Middletown, OH, Fri June 28th 7PM at the Buffalo Church of God. If any questions contact Pastor Jake Eldridge 304-937-4187.

Hurricane Civic Chorus The Hurricane Civic Chorus meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 7:00 p.m. at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Avenue, Hurricane. No auditions required and membership is not restricted to Hurricane residents. Questions, call 304-562-6539.

South Charleston Public Library to hold Monthly Meeting The South Charleston Public Library Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. The agenda is available at the library. The public is welcome to attend.

Teays Valley Scrapbooking Club The Teays Valley Scrapbooking Club would like to invite all ladies in the community to attend the monthly club meeting (held on the fourth Saturday of each month) at Teays Valley Church of God in Scott Depot. Teays Valley Church of God is located at 4430 Teays Valley Rd., just east of exit 40 on I-64. Call 304-757-9222.

Breast Cancer Support Group A Breast Cancer Support Group meets in the education room at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital every 4th Monday from 6:30 – 8 p.m. For further information, please call CAMC Family Resource Center at 304-388-2545. Teays Valley Fire Department Computer Lab Hours Teays Valley Fire Department, Scott Depot Road, offers a Computer Lab for public use on Mondays from 3 – 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 6 – 10 p.m.

Community Calendar Putnam County Animal Shelter Hours Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The shelter is located behind Winfield Middle School.

Putnam County Library Hours The Putnam County Library, located on Rt. 34 in Teays Valley (Beside Putnam Village) is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. -5 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Boy Scout Troop seeks Members Boy Scout Troop 36, based in Hurricane, invites area youth to come to a meeting and learn more about scouting. The troop stays active with camp outs, summer camp, games, food drives, community service projects and more. The troop meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday at the First Baptist Church of Hurricane, 2635 Main St., Hurricane. For more information, call David Miller, 304-562-9271 ext. 6115, or Steve Caldwell, 304-5629233.

Hometown Senior Center offers Activities The Hometown Senior Center, 100 1st Ave., Hometown, has several new announcements to share. The Center is looking for quilters, singers for the senior choir and volunteers for various help. The Center is also offering a free scrapbooking class at 10 a.m. every Monday and Thursday. A number of other activities are also available. Transportation is available for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. The service can also include stops at the grocery store, post office or pharmacy after lunch. For more information, call the Center at 304-586-2745.

Zumba Gold at Hansford Senior Center A new Zumba Gold class is offered at Hansford Senior Center in St. Albans every Tuesday and

Thursday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Zumba Gold is recommended to beginner and senior participants. Low impact and fun dance workout. Cost $5, no previous registration. You can contact instructor Edith Bourne at 304-881-7564, or at www.zumba.com.

Swim Classes Available at Tri-County YMCA The Tri-County YMCA continues to conduct SwimAmerica School at the Toyota Aquatic Center. SwimAmerica holds classes for children ages 5 and older Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. PreSchool SwimAmerica classes for children ages 3 and 4 are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Cost is $55 for members and $75 for non-members. For more information regarding SwimAmerica or for information regarding infant and parent and adult swimming instruction, call the Tri-County YMCA at 304-757-0016 or visit the website at www.wildwaves.org.

Boys invited to Cub Scout Meetings Cub Scouts Pack 586 invites boys to come check out their meetings and learn more about scouting. Pack 586 holds weekly meetings on Tuesdays at Eleanor First Baptist Church. Activities include games, character building activities and more. For more information, call Cub Master Glen Armstrong at 304586-1157.

Boy Scout Troop 164 invites Youth to Meetings Boy Scout Troop 164, based in Eleanor, invites area youth to come to a meeting and learn more about scouting. The small troop stays active, with campouts, merit badge work, summer camps, games, lock-ins, food drives and more. The troop is led by Scoutmaster John Snedegar, with assistant Scoutmasters Marty Fertig, Markel Fertig and Jake Fertig. The troop meets at 7 p.m. every Monday at the Presbyterian Church on Roosevelt Boulevard in Eleanor.

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Putnam Animal Relief Center, 1 Sabre Road, Winfield, WV, could use your help any time from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. To volunteer or for more information, call 304-586-0249.

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 concessions are available Proceeds benefit Nitro Senior Citizens’ programs.

Carter Reunion Descendants of Rev. George W. Carter (1816 – 1884) will hold a reunion on June 22, 2013 from 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Pumpkin Park Fairgrounds, Milton. For more information, call Gloria at 765-472-7537.

Buffalo July 4th Celebration Thursday, July 4th starting at 1pm with a Parade. All day musical groups, Inflatable’s and Games. Fireworks at 10 pm. For more information or to rent a booth call Barbara/Jessica Reed 304-937-2452.

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

The Putnam Standard 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.

Buffalo Alumni Banquet 2013 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).

Mount Vernon Baptist Church Bible School Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 2150 Mount Vernon Road, near Exit 39 of I-64, Hurricane, has scheduled Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:30 p.m., June 23-28. Children ages 3 through fifth grade are invited to attend the “Kingdom Chronicles” themed event. “Fair maidens” and “knights” will travel through learn-a-lot chambers, craft courtyard, cook’s kitchen, and Sir Gavin’s games, and “learn how to arm themselves with God’s full armor,” according got the volunteer directors, who added a “Town Criers” nursery will be provided for children up to two years old. A “medieval carnival” is planned for the last session on Friday, June 28. Parents who wish additional information may call the church office at 304-757-9110 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Putnam County Sheriff's Department May Report The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department during the month of May responded to 1,168 calls for assistance, and made 29 felony arrest and 75 misdemeanor arrest. Detective Unit recovered $14,700.00 in stolen property. The Road Patrol also investigated 74 auto crashes, and issued 43 misdemeanor citations. Furthermore, the Road Patrol arrested 5 DUI’s and completed 158 written complaints. 26 warrants and 20 Domestic Violence Petitions were served. Home Confinement averaged 54 inmates with 317 home verifications and Western Regional Jail averaged 94 inmates per day. Process division served 323 civil papers. Tax Office accepted 154 concealed carry permits and issued 174 permits. 950 DMV decals were also issued. (Released by Sheriff Deweese)

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Some Good and Bad News for Putnam By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

WINFIELD - County leaders received some good news and some bad news during the June 11 Putnam County Commission Meeting. First, commissioners passed a resolution, honoring the Putnam Public Service District for recently winning awards relating to running

a quality water treatment plant. "We're very proud of you," Commissioner President Joe Haynes told Putnam PSD officials. "If you're a customer, you know the kind of quality you get." Haynes continued, "There are three awards here for exceeding the region's standards." The PSD serves more than 9,000 county residents. More talks of water splashed into the meeting. Changes are on the

horizon for Waves of Fun. The wave pool will soon be equipped with credit and debit card machines. Convenience was the driver behind the decision, Haynes said. "I think it's time to get it into the 21st century and take cards," he said. After this discussion, Harold Payne of Payne and Garlow Insurance Agency informed commissioners about its policy and

changes that may come. Last year, the county paid $399,680 for its policy. Next year, the proposed policy could cost more than $511,000, an increase of roughly $112,000. The exact cause for the rate jump was unclear Tuesday. "It is the law of large numbers, and more of an industry thing and what's going on in the public sector," Payne explained. Recently, commissioners ap-

proved bids to purchase new power cots for EMS workers. This move, said Payne, is one that could save the county money in the future, especially in workers compensation. "So, this means the rates are going to go down?" asked Commissioner Steve Andes. "Hopefully," said Payne. Commissioners will vote on the insurance policy during their June 25 meeting.

Three Putnam County Teachers Earn National Board Certification STAFF REPORT CHARLESTON - Three Putnam County teachers earned National Board Certification for 2012, the highest credential in the teaching profession. Holly Jeanine Hoover, Courtney S. Ruppert and Rachelle Williams were among only 61 West Virginia teachers who earned the certification in 2012. The teachers were honored

for their achievement at a dinner Wednesday, June 13, in Charleston. The new additions increase the number of National Board Certified Teachers in West Virginia schools to nearly 700. "National Board Certified Teachers have demonstrated they know how to bridge the gap between what students learn today and what they need to know to be successful in college

Learn It to Earn It….. Table Games Training Table Games Dealer training in Craps & Blackjack will be offered through Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College at their Table Games Training Center located at the Mardi Gras Casino and Resort in Charleston, WV. Craps Dealer training begins on July 15 and runs through Sept 6, 2013. Class meets Monday through Friday from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. The cost of the 8-week course is $1120.00. Blackjack Dealer training begins on Sept 30 and run through Nov. 15, 2013. Class meets Monday through Friday from 7:0011:00pm. The cost of the 7-week course is $980.00. A limited number of seats are available. Interested students can call (304) 205-6603 to sign up and pay for the courses at the Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College’s Workforce Development Office located at 2001 Union Carbide Dr., Room 005, Charleston, WV 25303. Registration will be conducted Monday

through Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Students who complete the trainings and pass the audition at the end of the course will receive a Certificate of Completion. There is not a guarantee of employment, but many students do get the opportunity to interview when there are positions available. Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College offers more than 23 associate degree programs, 15 certificate programs and a variety of skill sets. The college delivers customized credit and non-credit training for business and industry through its Workforce and Economic Development Division. KVCTC has an extensive off-campus network throughout its service region of Kanawha, Putnam and Clay counties. For information on other programs offered by the Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College, visit our web site at www.kvctc.edu.

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and careers," said state schools Superintendent Jim Phares. "Teachers who receive the national certification are clearly among America's best. They not only have proven they know their subject matter, but also have provided evidence they know how to effectively teach their subjects to students." Across the country, 102,237 of the nation's most effective

teachers have demonstrated that they meet the highest teaching standards by becoming National Board Certified. In West Virginia, Wood County has the most National Board Certified Teachers with 82, followed by Cabell with 56; Berkeley and Monongalia, 44; and Putnam, 32. Founded in 1987, the National Board for Professional Teaching

Standards is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan, nongovernmental organization. Its mission is to establish high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. National Board Certification is a voluntary assessment program designed to recognize and reward great teachers.

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“BIG CHURCHES” Thought for the week: And let us consider one-another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some; but exhorting one another and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Hebrews 10: 24-25. (KJV) Due to the state road repairs in my area, I did not attend my regular church this past week, so I visited another one nearby, which is a much larger church in the community; in attendance, structure, and more activities. This church is blessed with lots of young people, with much talent, and people willing to work for God. Their recent rummage sale brought in $1,000.00 to benefit the surrounding food banks. There are many churches in WV Cabell County alone has over 191 listed churches of various denominations. The main purpose is to share the good news of Jesus and to help individuals find fulfillment in the Lords will for their

life. For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office; So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one member’s one of another. Romans 12: 4-5. The title of this article can mean either of the two, a large congregation, or a large seating church. Some times more room, doesn’t always mean a larger church - the people are the church and little can do much. We may go to church all our life, give our tithes, time and pray for others, but unless we sincerely worship our God, it is useless. God is a spirit; and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. John 4: 24. Yesterdays, newly formed communities started with a school, supply store, and church. These three made a town. Your children were introduced to the church, just as the school, to learn of God, and His creation, early in life. It is as important today as it was 100 years ago; children learn to become responsible adults, by

The Putnam Standard reading and memorizing Bible verses that will continue thru their lifetime. Vacation bible school was the summer activity most looked forward to, when school was over for the summer, you went barefoot, ate your peanut butter sandwich for lunch, and went swimming in the river on a hot day. It was truly like the song says “IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME.” Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made summer and winter. Psalm 74:17 Summer begins this Friday, June 21st also known as Summer Solstice - the longest day of the year - with 14 hours of daylight. Celebrate this summer day with a friend, call them, and let them know you were thinking of them. Attend a church this Sunday; meet with your friends and neighbors, our time on earth passes by quickly. God, The Master Creator, wants us to enjoy our time on earth, which we can take for granted. In the future - what kind of legacy will you leave behind at the mention of your name? Prayer: Thank you God for all your days of our life and for the beginning of another summertime season. Amen.

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Youth groups and individuals from around the state received awards totaling more than $15,000 during the recent West Virginia Youth Environmental Day at North Bend State Park in Cairo. Housed under the state Department of Environmental Protection, the Youth Environmental Program is celebrating its 50th year of existence in 2013, and has sponsored Youth Environmental Day every year since its inception. This spring’s event drew close to 1,000 young people and their families to North Bend. Awards were presented based on participation in community environmental projects such as litter cleanups, recycling drives, school beautification projects, tree planting, backyard composting, wildlife management, watershed protection and much more. Following is the list of local

winners who were recognized during the May 18 ceremony: Rick Vecellio Memorial Scholarship – Sequoya Bua-Iam, Winfield High School. This scholarship is presented to an active Youth Environmental Program member with exemplary conduct throughout his/her school years. Recipient receives $2,500 per year for four years. Rick Vecellio Memorial Art Poster Awards – Levi Riley, Greenwood Wildcats 4-H Club, Doddridge County; Kaden Smith, Greenwood Wildcats 4-H Club, Doddridge County; McKinzey Haverty, Jim Ridge Challengers 4H Club, Putnam County; Brooke Welch, Winfield Scotts 4-H Club, Putnam County; Keilee Smith, Highland School Hawks Conservation Club, Ritchie County. Each winner presented with $100 for poster that depicts an environmental theme and is judged on

June Anniversaries!

Rodman & LeAnne Lowe – June 15th Steve and Lorri (Foster) Johnson – 28th Anniversary – June 22nd Clifford & Carolyn Wilcoxen – 50th Anniversary – June 22nd Chris & Dawn Venoy – 1st Anniversary – June 30th

originality, quality, and choice of theme. District Coordinators’ Awards – Wilsonburg New Horizon 4-H Club, Harrison County; Boy Scout Troop 32 and Crew 32, Hampshire County; Free Star 4-H Club, Upshur County; Hinton Helping Hands 4-H Club, Summers County; Winfield Scotts 4-H Club, Putnam County; Hamilton Middle Citizens in Action, Wood County. These $200 awards are given to youth groups in each of the six districts in recognition of their overall community environmental efforts. Environmental Achievement Award – American Heritage Girls WV 1816, Putnam County. This $300 award is presented to a newly enrolled youth group that has shown the most progress through participation in community environmental projects. Save Our Streams Award – Winfield High School Environmental Action Club, Putnam County. This $300 award is given to the youth group whose project(s) meets the goals of the Save Our Streams Program, which are increasing West Virginia’s ability to monitor the quality of state rivers and streams and enhancing public awareness of the need for their protection.

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Charleston - Recently, runners across the country celebrated National Running Day Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Young and old runners observed this holiday by putting on their running shoes and having fun.

There are a lot of races in Putnam County and the surrounding areas every year to challenge runners. I asked Watson why it is important to have correct running shoes. “It’s critical - running shoes are divided into a couple of different categories and if you are in the wrong category for your foot type, it could lead to getting injured.” Watson added this about running clothes, “That is also critical, because if you are out there running in a cotton tee shirt on a hot summer day, the cotton is just going to hold moisture and could cause chafing. The same with shorts and even down to your socks because having correct socks prevents blisters. Having clothes that wicks the moisture helps make the run more fun.” More and more younger runners are starting to race these

High School. “Depends on how young, for nine year olds like yourself, the more fun you have now running is more important. I’ll have plenty of time to train you when you get to high school.” Watson, who likes 5K (3.1 miles) races the best, and competed for Cabell Midland High School and Marshall University,

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By Velma Kitchens My Kitchen Window Looking out my kitchen window I can see all kinds of things. I see the birds flying and the butterflies in the summer. I see the birds come and eat from my ‘crow rock’. I call the rock my ‘crow rock’ because lately the crows have been cawing for me and I feed them bread which I put on the rock on the hill. I think they have gotten to know me because every time I go out the door, there they are. I think they like me. From my kitchen window, as I do my dishes, I also see squirrels in the trees and we have a woodpecker that comes around occasionally. Out my kitchen window is a dream world and the handiwork of God. The trees and the little things we take for granted. As I wash my dishes I can look out my window and contemplate and think of the times I would watch the kids play and run around the house. I like my window at my sink because I have always had it. There is just something about a window at a sink that makes a house feel right. Some may not like a window at their sink as they do the dishes - but I like mine. Through my kitchen window, I find new things - if I take the time to look.

Emma Elkins Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College Christian running on Mingo Flats Road in Randolph County. Courtesy Photo has an idea to make the sport grow. “We just need more people to get active and staying with the sport," he said. "It’s really cool when someone comes into the shop that hasn’t been a runner and wants to get involved because they have seen a 5K go by

BUCKHANNON, WV - Emma Elkins from Winfield, WV graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, WV. Founded in 1890, West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private residential college located in Buckhannon, WV. The Col-

lege offers 44 majors and 34 minors, as well as five graduate programs in athletic training, business, education, English writing, and nursing. Twelve Wesleyan students have been selected as U.S. Department of State Fulbright Scholars.

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days. I askedWatson if young runners like myself (a nine-year old) should compete. “They should compete as long as it stays fun for them. It shouldn’t get to the point where they are stressing out too much about races and getting upset if they don’t do well," he said. "When they get older, they can get more serious, but while they are young, make races fun.” After growing up, young runners will get to race for coaches like Jason Henley of Hurricane

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Christian and his father (Joe) at the end of 3.3 mile run on National Running Day. Courtesy Photo

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their house or have seen a bunch of people out running.” For more information on upcoming races in the local running community and to get into running, go to www.robertsrunning.com, www.tristateracer.com, www.tallmantrackclub.com or www.iplayoutside.com. Hope to see you on the road, track and in local races.

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Christian interviewing Drew Watson, manager Roberts Running & Walking Shop. Courtesy Photo The local running community has come to rely on the folks at Robert's Running and Walking Shop in Charleston and Huntington for keeping their running shoes on. Drew Watson, manager of the Charleston store told me, “It helps keep running on everybody’s minds, so having a National Running Day helps increase the likelihood of people getting outside and going for a run. I think days like this help get more people into the sport.”

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EVENING FROM PAGE 1 chaos arrested the young mother's attention. Ahead of Ryan, vehicles crashed and slammed into one another. "Cars were smashing into each other like dominoes," Ryan recalled. "I heard crunching metal right before me." A tractor trailer drove beside her and a car had just crashed in front of her. Ryan had a spilt-second to make a decision. ...Boom! Her small sedan smashed into the car ahead of her. One second later: Boom! A vehicle careened into her from behind. Airbags deployed, windows shattered and the car's sheet metal crumpled up like a piece of paper. The driver's seat moved backward. "My seat went completely back," Ryan remembered. The Honda had been instantly turned into a convertible. Meanwhile, Ryan's baby sat in a car seat, screaming. Stunned, but still conscious, the mother looked toward her frightened daughter. Abigail was ok. The baby was untouched. Not a single scratch or bruise appeared on her body. Trapped in the car with her crying infant, Ryan fought to break free. Rushing to the scene, a husband and wife checked on her. The two happened to be paramedics on their way to work. They were first on the scene. Moments later, sirens from fire trucks, police cars and ambulances broke through the atmosphere. First responders from

police, EMS and fire stations across Putnam and Cabell counties raced to rescue more than 28 injured people. Nitro Police Maj. D.K. Richardson III stepped out of his cruiser onto what appeared to be a warzone. A line of 38 mangled vehicles spanned more than 1/4-mile across the river. "As I walked onto the crash scene, on the quarter-milebridge, I saw crashes from one end to the other," Richardson said. "The further I walked, the worse it got." The law enforcement veteran continued, "As I walked by, I just gasped because three or four cars looked like they had been turned into convertibles." Inside every vehicle Richardson passed, he checked on drivers and passengers. The officer has served in law enforcement for more than 16 years. During his check, his instincts told him the bridge would be plagued with fatalities and severe injuries. "I thought there's no way they're all ok - someone's got to be hurt," he recalled. "There's no way everybody is talking." But they were. "It appeared to be a very tragic scene that wasn't," Richardson said. He remembered a destroyed Honda with a mother and daughter in it. "Her car was one of the worst vehicles in the crash," the Nitro officer said. "I'm amazed no one was killed or seriously hurt in that one." At about 6 p.m., first responders used the Jaws of Life to cut Ryan from her totaled car. By this time, phone calls went out to family and friends that she had

been involved in a serious accident. Ryan’s mother and daycare worker Grace Johnson received the call that her daughter was involved in the wreck everyone was talking about. Traffic backed up from the bridge all the way to her daycare center in Scott Depot. "I had parents picking up their children, telling me it was going to be ok," the Poca resident remembered. An ambulance transported Ryan to CAMC's General Hospital. Johnson raced to Charleston, taking back roads to reach her hurting daughter and grandbaby. "At this point, I was shouting prayers and crying," she remembered. "I said, 'Lord forgive me but I'm not ready to give up these two jewels for your crown.’" Johnson called Ryan's husband with the news. Mike Ryan will never forget that conversation. "All I could do was start praying," Ryan said. "I was in a mad panic, just trying to get to her." Moments later, Johnson received a phone call. "Paramedics told me she had a broken arm," she remembered. "I said, 'Thank you Jesus, it's just an arm.'" The concerned mother entered the hospital and made eye contact with her daughter. Both women broke down in tears and embraced. Ryan's husband ran to his injured wife. She suffered a broken wrist and minor injuries to her right ear. It has been more than one week since West Virginia's biggest vehicle accident. Grizzly pictures are a constant reminder

of what could have been. "This makes me realize that God has a plan and purpose for her life - in accidents like this, some people still perish, Christians die, but when I see these minor injuries, it's like the Lord is saying, 'I got your back and have something greater for you,'" said Lane Kirby, Maranatha Benevolence Pastor - Ryan's longtime friend. "The Lord felt He needed to show, 'I got your back and I'm watching out for you.'" Ryan's husband agreed. He, without a doubt, believes his wife was miraculously saved. "I look at pictures of her car and tell her, 'you're blessed - you shouldn't even be here right now,'" he said. "I believe God's hedge of protection was around them." Johnson shares the same sentiment when looking at pictures of a car that looks as if it had been to the crusher. "We could have had two funerals, but God said, 'Not yet,'" the joyful mother said. "The fact Abigail and Lina survived, and the fact that Lina only had a broken wrist requiring no surgery is another miracle." Kirby still gets choked up when looking at pictures of what used to be her friend's car. "It's hard for me to look at that car- just knowing that in the blink of an eye she could've been gone," she said. "You can look at the car and realize God looked out for her." Kirby continued, "Miracles still happen." Johnson remembered hearing stories of bystanders, seeing an angel standing near the wrecked cars that evening. No pictures have been taken to show this, but many agree something or some-

one was with the 38 drivers June 6. Ryan is confident, without a shadow of doubt, that Heaven touched Earth at the interstate bridge. "When you are someone who needs facts to believe - me knowing what should've happened with this impact - that was definitely God's hand over our car," she said. Since the accident, Ryan and the others involved, recover from injuries while local police officers continue mountains of paperwork. Nitro Police Chief Brian Oxley hopes the major pileup will cause drivers to be cautious and slow down, especially in inclement conditions. Oxley and his police department have a message for area drivers: · Speed limits are set for perfect environments · Add rain or snow to the environment, and you need to back off speed and create a larger area between you and the vehicle in front of you · Pay attention to surroundings · Lose distractions like cell phones · Look ahead Oxley and his officers continue their investigation into the pileup. In all his years of law enforcement, the police chief has never seen a crash like this in West Virginia. Of the 38 vehicles involved, 28 passengers were injured, according to incident reports. Ryan and the Nitro Police Department thank every firefighter, officer, deputy, trooper and EMS worker that responded to the crash. The cause of the wreck remains unknown.

Comcast launches Xfinity Home Control and Energy Management Service for customers in Putnam County WASHINGTON, D.C. and PHILADELPHIA, PA - Comcast, a global media and technology company, recently announced the launch of Xfinity Home Control, a new product under the Xfinity Home umbrella of services. Xfinity Home Control is for customers who want smart home solutions like video moni-

toring and the ability to either schedule or remotely access lighting and thermostat controls, but do not choose the professional security monitoring that is offered with other Xfinity Home services, which are now called Xfinity Home Secure. “The home control market is growing tremendously, and it’s being driven by innovative technology, affordability and consumer demand,” said Mitch Bowling, Senior Vice President and General Manager of New Businesses for Comcast Cable. “With the launch of Xfinity Home Control, we’re adding yet another way customers can remotely manage their homes anywhere and at anytime.” Xfinity Home Control provides customers with the ability to get real-time text and email alerts

when doors and windows open or close; watch live streaming video of their home via wireless cameras; and manage home devices including lights and thermostats remotely or by using automated schedules. Comcast is offering Xfinity Home Control service starting at only $9.95 per month. A “starter pack” of Xfinity Home Control monitoring equipment is available starting at $99.95. Additionally, Comcast is adding to its Xfinity Home service today with the launch of EcoSaver, a new cloud-based solution that can help customers potentially reduce their energy use and save money on their utility bills year-round. The EcoSaver service, paired with the Xfinity Home thermostat, learns the unique heating and cooling

patterns of a home and makes automatic and incremental adjustments to the thermostat based on real-time weather data, the thermal characteristics of the house and the temperature preferences of the occupants. The homeowner maintains full control over the thermostat. Over time, the system adapts to user inputs to help reduce energy while keeping the home comfortable. Comcast continues to enhance its’ Xfinity Home platform. Last week, Comcast and OSRAM SYLVANIA announced an agreement to offer energy efficient light bulbs that can be controlled remotely from anywhere through the Xfinity Home platform. Xfinity Home is one of the primary services that takes advantage of the WiFi speeds that

Comcast delivers. Comcast recently introduced a new Wireless Gateway that gives customers the nation’s fastest wireless speeds with the most coverage throughout the connected home. This is part of Comcast’s broader strategy to create the foundation for customers to power their Internet-connected devices and experiences, in and out of the home. By combining WiFi speeds with the latest Xfinity apps, home control technology and other Internet-enabled services, Comcast is giving customers new, simple and convenient ways to take advantage of the speed delivered on its broadband and WiFi networks. For more information on Xfinity Home pricing, equipment and features, visit www.xfinity.com/home.

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150th Anniversary of Droop Mountain Battle Memorial Hikes in 2013 HILLSBORO, WV - Few events about West Virginia’s statehood and history will be more meaningful than the four memorial hikes at Droop Mountain Battlefield planned in 2013. The hikes, scheduled for June 22, July 20, August 31, and November 5-6, will be sponsored by Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park in cooperation with the Pocahontas County Tourism Commission’s Appalachian Enrichment Series. “It’s an honor to share the history that Droop Mountain represents in the formation of our state with verbal accounts as well as physical exertion,” said Mike Smith, park superintendent. “At various points along the way, short readings of official reports, letters, and diaries pertinent to that particular march will help relate the modern view to its historical context.” Smith, an avid historian, has planned and will conduct the four memorial hikes to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the November 6, 1863, Battle of Droop Mountain. A Confederate army route and three Union army routes used by troops gathering for West Virginia’s last significant Civil War battle are charted. For safety and logistical reasons, participation will be limited and preregistration is required. “Any person with an interest in history or just desiring some

good exercise is encouraged to register and to take part,” Smith said. “Descendants of soldiers who fought at Droop Mountain are especially encouraged to participate, walk over the same ground as their Civil War ancestors, and share any stories they may have.” Reenactors with authentic period clothing are welcome to give a military air to the excursions, but period dress is not required of other participants. All hikes will begin at Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park and participants will carpool or be shuttled to the hike start points. These four unique excursions are intended as memorial hikes, not races, and all participants are expected to remain in a single group throughout the hike. A registration form is online at www.droopmountainbattlefield.com, “Events.” Preregistration is required. Registrants should be in good physical condition. Registrants will be added to each list until the limit is reached. Additional registrants will be maintained as alternates in the event of cancellations. June 22, 2013 - 10th WV Infantry & 28th Ohio Infantry Memorial Hike Hike # 1 is a nine-mile hike along single-lane paved public roads with 800 feet elevation change, most of that in a 2 ½ mile stretch. The rest of the route is

nearly level and will be a relatively easy hike, expected to take four to six hours. Support vehicle and porta-john will be provided. Assemble at Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park office at 8 a.m. Departure point is Hillsboro. Limited to 25 participants and pre-registration is required and necessary. Contact 304-653-4254 prior to June 20 to participate. July 20, 2013 - 2nd & 3rd WV Mounted Infantry Memorial Hike Hike # 2 is the 2nd & 3rd West Virginia Mounted Infantry Memorial Hike with a starting point near Hillsboro. This is a four-mile hike through some fields, but mostly privately owned woodland. The route is all uphill along a narrow ravine, at times very steep, with 800 feet elevation change. It will involve negotiating a few large boulders, fallen trees & branches. No support vehicle will be provided; snacks, drinks, and personal items will have to be carried by hikers. Restrooms are available at the park at end of hike; otherwise, relief relies on 1800s protocol. This will be a moderate-to-difficult hike and is expected to take three to four hours and will be limited to 25 participants in good condition. Preregistration is required and necessary. Assembly will be at Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park office 8 a.m. sharp. Contact: 304-653-4254

August 31, 2013 - 8th WV Mounted Infantry Memorial Hike Hike # 3 is the 8th West Virginia Mounted Infantry Memorial Hike and the start point is near Hillsboro. This is a three-mile hike through some fields, but mostly privately owned woodland, partly on old log roads. Some sections are extremely steep, possibly requiring use of hands or trekking pole. The route is all uphill and fairly steep overall, with 800 feet elevation change. No support vehicle will be provided; snacks, drinks, and personal items will have to be carried by hikers. Restrooms available at park at the end of hike, otherwise relief relies on 1800s protocol. This will be a moderate-to-difficult hike and is expected to take three to four hours. Limited to 35 participants and preregistration is required and necessary. Assembly will be at the park office 7 a.m.; early start necessary so participants can be back to park for other reenactment activities in the afternoon. Contact: 304-653-4254 November 5-6, 2013 - Echols’ Brigade, Confederate Army of Southwestern Virginia Memorial Hike Hike #4 is the Echols’ Brigade, Confederate Army of Southwestern Virginia Memorial Hike with a starting point near Lewisburg, W.Va. This will be a 27-mile hike along US Rt. 219, mostly at night,

with 1000 feet elevation change and moderate grades. The hike will begin in the afternoon, with a two hour break from midnight to 2 a.m., then continue through the night to arrive at the park near dawn as did the Confederate army of Gen. John Echols prior to the battle at Droop Mountain. A support vehicle with food, first aid supplies, and a porta-john will be provided. Should anyone become physically or mentally exhausted, the support vehicle will also be available to allow those participants to sag out for a rest (or entirely) if they need to do so. This will be an extremely rigorous hike, mostly at night, along a public road on a weekday in November when the weather could easily be quite miserable. It is not intended for the faint of heart and registrants are requested to obtain a doctor’s statement that they are physically fit for a 30-mile trek. After arrival at Droop Mountain Battlefield, a second extended rest period is scheduled, to be followed by a public dedication of a monument and reading of names (of battle casualties) in the early afternoon. Because much of Hike #4 will be at night and along a major highway, reflective arm bands (provided by the park) will be worn by all participants. Other safety measures may also be required. Contact: 304-653-4254

Michigan man sentenced to 12 years in prison for crime involving Putnam County child STAFF REPORT HUNTINGTON - A 34-year-old Michigan man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison followed by 20 years of supervised release for traveling in interstate commerce with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor from Putnam County. Ashlee C. Liebert, of Whitmore Lake, Mich., previously pleaded guilty in October 2012. He was sentenced on Monday, June 10, in U.S. District Court in Huntington by Judge Robert C. Chambers. Beginning in November 2011 through March 2012, Liebert established a relationship with a 12year-old minor residing in Putnam County. During that fivemonth period, Liebert communicated with the minor using e-mail and a cell phone. The defendant had numerous conversations with the minor that were sexual in nature and also exchanged sexually explicit photos

with the child. U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin said, “Pedophiles like Mr. Liebert who target kids and steal their innocence are downright sickening. This kind of crime is infuriating. I will continue to spare no effort to make sure that criminals who exploit children are brought to justice.” On March 10, 2012, Liebert traveled from Michigan to Putnam County to meet the minor.

At the time Liebert traveled from Michigan to Putnam County, he communicated with the minor using his cell phone and told the child that he wanted to have sex. After arriving in Putnam County, Liebert picked the minor up and drove to a location near Cross Creek Road, in Buffalo, and had illegal sexual contact with the minor. Law enforcement officers from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department discovered Liebert

and the minor inside his parked vehicle near Cross Creek Road, in Buffalo. Law enforcement officers obtained a search warrant for Liebert’s vehicle. A Michigan state search warrant was executed on Liebert’s Whitmore Lake residence on March 10, 2012, the same day the defendant was arrested by police in West Virginia. During the execution of the search warrant, officers seized several computers

from Liebert’s residence. A forensic review of Liebert’s computers revealed more than 600 images and videos of child pornography. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, the FBI and the Northfield Michigan Township Police Department conducted the investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Lisa Johnston handled the prosecution.

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A happy place for dogs and cats - Putnam County welcomes the new business during a ribbon cutting Tuesday June 11. Photo by Justin Waybright Old Colony realtor Rose Johnson. Johnson's husband recalled when his undeniable love for dogs began. At the age of 10, a tragedy struck him. "I had a dog that ran away, and I must have laid on the couch and cried for three weeks," the animal lover said. "From then on, I wanted to surround myself with dogs and never wanted to leave them." Howliday Inn is a unique business to Putnam County, providing an invaluable service to many residents, said Putnam County Chamber of Commerce President Marty Chapman. Chapman is proud to welcome the new pet resort to the area. "With all the homes here, they saw a niche that needed to be filled," he said, looking toward nearby subdivisions. "We're seeing more and more of these unique businesses pop up." During the past few years Chapman has noticed the resiliency of the local economy. He has also noticed the resiliency of the people in Putnam County. "Of our more than 450 mem-

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valley. Area boys and girls had found a way to beat the heat. With temperatures climbing toward 90-degrees, church volunteer and Stonewall Jackson Middle School Teacher Doug Escue was happy to see children having fun. "With the heat in June, water events like this cool them off," he said. "This is outstanding - they can laugh, have fun and be a kid." That is exactly what Scott Teays third-grader Logan Howell did. The Teays Valley resident sprinted toward the slide and skidded on his belly, smiling the whole way down. "This is fun," Howell said. Events like Wednesday's are more than just a fun time for children, but rather a way to learn about the important aspects of life, said Teays Valley Church of God Pastor Melissa Pratt. "There is also some great moral training taking place - kids are learning respect, goal setting, work ethic and how to love others, which is all a benefit to parents," said Pratt. "The church is like a second arm for parents." It is her hope that events like these will give area families a support system that is unmatched. "This year is the year of connection for our church," Pratt explained. "We're trying to connect people through relationships and connect the community." The next Konnect Kids event at

Free summer fun - One of many children play in the water Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures reached near 90-degrees, but they stayed cool. Photo by Justin Waybright the church will be at the Hurricane Sprayground from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday June 19. Upcoming activities will run throughout the summer, wrapping up with Vacation Bible School in July. For more information on Konnect Kids or Teays Valley Church of God, call (304) 757-9222 or visit http://tvcog.org. Children's summer events are open to all of the community and are free.

Area Students Graduate from WV Wesleyan College Happy pets - Mini Schnauzer Mac and Papillion Ashley enjoy their stay at Howliday Inn Suites and Treats Pet Resort. Photo by Justin Waybright bers, 95 percent have businesses of 25 people or less," Chapman explained. "Small business is the backbone of our economy." He looks forward to welcoming more businesses to the area this summer. Howliday Inn Suites and Treats Pet Resort is located at 1 Davis

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BUCKHANNON, WV - Area students received their degrees from West Virginia Wesleyan College during the College's 123rd Commencement ceremony, held Saturday, May 4, 2013, on the Buckhannon, WV campus. Caleb Ashley from Scott Depot, WV. Laura Casto from Hurricane, WV.

Founded in 1890, West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private residential college located in Buckhannon, WV. The College offers 44 majors and 34 minors, as well as five graduate programs in athletic training, business, education, English writing, and nursing. Twelve Wesleyan students have been selected as U.S. Department of State Fulbright Scholars.

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Annual Golf Tournament Winfield Coming Soon Election Results By Justin Waybright

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HURRICANE - Clubs will be swinging during the 29th Annual Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament 9 a.m. Monday June 24. AEP John Amos Plant, Toyota and Baker Bohnert are sponsoring the contest at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club. The Chamber is now accepting teams, hole sponsorships and door prize donations. Team sponsorships are $650 for members and $725 for non-members and $185 for individuals. Confirmation numbers will be assigned for all registering teams and will be required the day of the tournament.

Hole sponsors are $175 for members and $200 for nonmembers. Businesses that sponsor golf holes or donate door prizes will be listed in the official tournament program. Registra-

tion for this scramble-format tournament will begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. For more information, email gwhite@putnamcounty.org or call 304-757-6510.

Kanawha State Forest Swimming Pool Cool Option for Summer Fun June activities add to outdoor opportunities CHARLESTON, WV - Kanawha State Forest swimming pool is open for the summer on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. The price is $3 for adults and $2 for children 11 and younger. Kanawha State Forest has a 46site campground, picnic shelters, hiking and biking trails. These facilities and the swimming pool are open to the public. There is no admission fee to enter the forest. “The forest attracts hikers, mountain bikers and campers because of its natural beauty,” said Kanawha State Forest Supt. Ernie Adkins. “It surprises folks to discover this almost wildernesslike setting near West Virginia’s

largest city, Charleston.” To learn more about Kanawha State Forest, visit www.kanawhastateforest.com or call 304-558-3500. In addition to swimming, the following event is planned at Kanawha State Forest: June 22, 2013 - Mysteries of the Forest Birds: An Adventure of Exploration and Discovery Explore where the forest birds live, discover what they look like, and find out what they are up to. Learn how to build a nest and get a peek at what it’s like to be a baby bird. Meet the Louisiana Waterthrush - a very special bird that likes to dance! Bring binoculars or use ones available at the forest and join the adventure! Activity

Jeffrey Scott Holmes II of Hurricane Named to Clemson University President's List CLEMSON, SC - Jeffrey Scott Holmes II of Hurricane has been named to the President's List at Clemson University for the spring 2013 semester. Holmes is majoring in Bioengineering. To be named to the President's List, a student must achieve a 4.0 (all As) grade-point average. Ranked No. 25 among national public universities, Clemson

University is a major, land-grant, science- and engineering-oriented research university that maintains a strong commitment to teaching and student success. Clemson is an inclusive, studentcentered community characterized by high academic standards, a culture of collaboration, school spirit, and a competitive drive to excel.

begins at 10 am. at Shelter #5 with naturalists Sara Miller and Lynn Hartman. Contact: 304-558-3500.

The mayor winner - Incumbent Randy Barrett wins the Winfield General Election June 11. Photo by Justin Waybright sor golf holes or donate door prizes will be listed in the official tournament program. Registration for this scramble-format tournament will begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. For more information, email gwhite@putnamcounty.org or call 304-757-6510.

Local student receives Merit Scholarships HURRICANE - Eoin Tinney of Hurricane, who attended Charleston Catholic High School was recently notified that she has received a college-sponsored National Merit Scholarship.

Tinney's scholarship is from the University of Alabama. She plans to study politics. Additional recipients of collegesponsored awards will be announced on July 15.

COMING EVENTS DAILEY & VINCENT June 15th - 7:30 PM INSPIRATIONS June 22nd - 7:30 PM THE ISAACS July 6th - 7:00 PM MICHAEL COMBS September 7th - 7:00 PM

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WV PUMPKIN FESTIVAL October 3-6. For more information use contact website or phone numbers VANDELL’S Dinner & Concert October 26th - Dinner @ 6:00 PM Concert @ 7:00 PM THE BOOTH BROTHERS November 2nd - 7:00 PM THE HOPPERS November 16th - 7:00 PM IVAN PARKER December 6th - 7:00 PM THE BEST OF CHRISTMAS December 14th - 6:00 PM

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Fishing at state parks – a family favorite, a lifetime pursuit SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV Ponds, lakes, streams and rivers in West Virginia sustain a favorite pastime: fishing. Warm and cold water fisheries in West Virginia include bluegill, bass, catfish other fish species and trout. “Regardless of what fish species a person is angling for, fishing can become an activity enjoyed throughout a person’s lifetime. If you’re lucky, you start fishing early in life with a parent, grandparent or friend,” said Renee Fincham, park naturalist at Cacapon Resort State Park. Cacapon is one of five state parks lakes to participate in a tagged channel catfish stocking program. Fish Thinking at West Virginia State Parks Catfishing Tagged channel catfish will be stocked into lakes at five state parks in mid-May: Cacapon (Morgan Co.), Cedar Creek

(Gilmer Co.), Chief Logan (Logan Co.), Pipestem (Summers Co.), and Tomlinson Run (Hancock Co.). Anglers who catch a tagged fish are asked to return the tag or the tag number along with information on the date of capture, if the fish was kept or released, and the name and address of the angler to WVDNR, 2311 Ohio Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101. Anglers also can call in the information (304-420-4550) or provide the information via email dnrfishtags@wv.gov Anglers who report a tagged fish will receive the “tagged reward,” park information, a certificate and a letter of congratulations via US mail after the information is received and recorded by DNR fisheries biologists. Each certificate has a choice of three prizes: a train ride at Cass Scenic Railroad, a boat ride on the sternwheeler “Island Belle” to Blennerhassett

Island or a Recreational Activity Pass at Pipestem resort. Other state park area lakes stocked with catfish but not tagged include: Berwind Lake (McDowell Co.), Laurel Lake (Mingo Co.), Little Beaver State Park Lake (Raleigh Co.), North Bend State Park Pond (Ritchie Co.), Pendleton Lake at Blackwater Falls State Park (Tucker Co.), and Watoga State Park Lake (Pocahontas Co.). Fishing without a license A fishing license is required except for two specific days each year known as Free Fishing Days. In general, Free Fishing Days allow the public to fish without a license. Dates vary from state to state but in West Virginia the two dates in 2013 were June 8 and 9. According to takemefishing.org, “fishing with kids is a great way to connect as a family and to experience the outdoors.” There are over 35 state park areas to

enjoy fishing. First Fish – It’s a big deal Sometimes a youngster or an adult needs a small acknowledgement or recognition to reinforce a positive experience. “Catching your first fish is a big deal,” said Kristi Steed at North Bend State Park. “You would have thought my son was Curtis Fleming or Bill Dance with his first, a bluegill.” The young Steed received an “I caught my first fish at North Bend” certificate from park naturalist Ken Zebo and proudly displayed it at his home. State parks with naturalists award paper certificates to visitors who catch their first fish in park waters. Presentations can be at campfire programs or with the individual or family. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources wildlife section offers an online method of fishing rewards, a First Fish Certificate that can be completed

online and printed. “This allows a parent to acknowledge a child or an adult with a printed document commemorating the event.” The online document webpage is at www.wvdnr.gov, Fishing, First Fish Certificate. The wildlife section also offers a “First Deer” certificate option. The woods and waters in West Virginia make for ideal fishing conditions throughout the year whether at a West Virginia state park and forest area or the multiple Wildlife Management Areas or public waters throughout the Mountain State. To learn more about West Virginia State Parks, visit www.wvstateparks.com. The Division of Natural Resources includes state parks, wildlife resources, natural resources police, Office of Land and Streams and Wonderful West Virginia magazine. The WVDNR website is www.wvdnr.gov.

Stay Poison Safe While Camping: The West Virginia Poison Center Offers Safe Camping Tips CHARLESTON, WV – With the “official” start of summer comes weekends of camping fun for many West Virginians. While camping, many poison hazards can turn a fun-filled weekend into a poison nightmare. The West Virginia Poison Center (WVPC) offers these camping safety tips. Food Paying attention to thorough cooking of meats and proper storage of leftovers is not just essential at home. Check food cooked over a campfire or heated on a camp stove to make sure cooking is complete before eating it. Use enough ice or cold storage

packs to make sure the cooler actually stays cold. Discard all food requiring refrigeration if left at room temperature for longer than two hours. Symptoms of food poisoning may include stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea. Drinks While sitting around the campfire, there may be leftover cups, glasses, bottles, or cans which may contain alcoholic beverages. It can be very dangerous if children drink from these containers. Empty alcoholic drinks as soon as possible and do not leave them sitting out where children can get them.

Bites Avoid putting hands in spaces that cannot be seen. Snakes can be found in piles of logs or rocks, or under objects that have not been disturbed for awhile. Black widow spiders hide in dark, wet areas. Never touch, disturb, or provoke snakes or spiders. Check for ticks every day and remove any that are seen by grasping the tick as close to the skin as possible and pulling it out in a continuous motion. Do not burn them or apply chemicals to them. Bug Spray When applying bug spray, be sure to read and follow the directions. When used as directed, these products are unlikely to

cause harm. Keep bug sprays away from children and only allow adults to apply the product. To avoid potential irritation, do not apply bug sprays on the face. After applying, wash hands. Plants Keep a watch out for poisonous plants, mushrooms, or berries. Teach children to never put a part of a plant, mushroom, or berry into their mouth. Remember, just because a bird or animal eats the plant, mushroom, or berry does not make it safe for children or adults. Carbon Monoxide Never use generators, fuelpowered stoves, or lanterns inside your tent or camper. These

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The Putnam Standard Across 1. Honors 7. Blowgun ammo 11. Chester White’s home 14. Slight 15. “I had no ___!” 16. “MS. Found in a Bottle” writer 17. Park, for one 18. Neither good nor bad (hyphenated) 19. Sad 20. Concerned for one’s own welfare (hyphenated) 23. Jimmies 24. Bluster 25. The “O” in S.R.O. 27. Caribbean and others 28. ___ de deux 29. Herod’s kingdom in biblical times 30. Manned artificial satellite (2 wds) 34. Astern 37. “... ___ he drove out of sight” 38. Appear, with “up” 39. Follow 40. Learned good indoor puppy habits 44. Overthrow, e.g. 45. Charlotte-to-Raleigh dir. 46. Units of work 50. List of restaurant selections 51. “God’s Little ___“

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53. Animal catcher 54. Defensive maneuver (hyphenated) 57. Blue 58. “Iliad” warrior 59. Central and South American weasel-like mammal 60. Do-it-yourselfer’s purchase 61. ___ list (2 wds) 62. Swiss canton 63. 1969 Peace Prize grp. 64. Carbon compound 65. Rutabagas

Down 1. Understands 2. Idolize 3. ___ Island, Fla. 4. Admit 5. Small ornamental ladies’ bags 6. Caught in the act 7. CDC member? 8. Beautify 9. Change, as a clock 10. New Mexico art community 11. Magnificent 12. “Bye!” (hyphenated) 13. Churchyard tree in “Romeo and Juliet” 21. Missing persons investigator 22. Plug

26. Masculine side in Chinese cosmology 28. Actor’s goal 29. Jest 31. Equal 32. Small harpsichord 33. Strengthen, with “up” 34. “Beg pardon ...”

35. Essential part of a square-rigged vessel 36. Began work (2 wds) 41. Essence 42. Deodorant type 43. Calcified part of a tooth 47. Embossed 48. Place for a needle

WORD SEARCH Acted Added Agreed Appeal Awhile Claim Crews Deals Disappearing Diver Dried Elves Extend Facts Feeds Ferry Frost Grave Grown Guard Harms Heads Molds Natural Noisy Oasis Oddly Often

Opera Patted Pedal Plates Poked Ponies Purse Queue Sails Senate Settle Sheep Shift Shrugged Slept Staff Still Thorn Tight Trains Turnips Viewed Wonderfully

49. Plants whose dried leaves are used as a laxative 51. Table part 52. Belief 53. Prison guard, in slang 55. Destiny 56. Baker’s dozen? 57. Schuss, e.g.

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JUDSON BAILEY Judson Bailey, 86, passed away Wednesday evening, June 5, 2013, at Hospice House. What life remained left his body, as the other part left on July 3, 2003, when he lost his daughter, Linda Jo. He was a WWII Veteran of the US Marine Corps 3rd division and an avid fisherman. Judson was the son of the late Leslie and Alma Bailey. He is survived by wife of nearly 63 years, Maxine Bailey and his three grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Leslie Helper of Poca, Jason and Kim Helper of Hurricane, and Jennifer and Matthew Cook of Morgantown; and six great-grandbabies, Nolan, Natalie, Nathan and Nicholas Cook, Judson Helper and Joseph Helper; and a host of family and friends. A tribute to the life of Judson Bailey was held Saturday, June 8, at Gatens-Harding Home with pastors Ray Humphreys and Kevin Starcher officiating. Burial with military honors followed at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House, W.Va. The family request that donations are made to Hubbard Hospice House West in her honor. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca assisted the Bailey family. Online condolences may be sent to www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

WILMA BLANCHE TINGLER-CLEVENGER Wilma Blanche Tingler-Clevenger, 90, of Leon, was promoted to heaven on June 7, 2013, after a long illness. Born in Jarvisville, W.Va., in 1923, she was the daughter of the late Hiram and Blanche BrownTingler. In addition to her par-

ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Eugene Clevenger; a twin brother; and an older sister, Agnes Akins. She attended Maranatha Fellowship Church in Saint Albans and Ripley when she was physically able. She was an LPN and received her training at CAMC General Hospital. She worked at Thomas Memorial in South Charleston, Saint Francis in Charleston and both Weston and Huntington State Hospitals. Wilma transferred from Huntington to the Vocational Rehab Center in Institute, where she retired in December 1988. Survivors include her daughter, Brenda Gritt and her husband, Don Ray Gritt; grandchildren, Laura Jean Jividen of Charleston, Elizabeth Dawn Preece of Saint Albans, Joseph (Kimberly) Gritt of Point Pleasant; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah (Karen) Blankenship of Leon, Laura Christine Jividen of Saint Albans, Christopher Joseph Jividen of Fraziers Bottom, Cheyenne Preece of Henderson, Nick Nicholson of Saint Albans and Lauren and Madison Gritt of Point Pleasant; great-greatgrandchildren, Matthew Alan Blankenship and Brooke Blankenship of Leon and Noah Jase Rodgers of Henderson; nieces and nephews, Judith Kay Case of New Jersey; niece and nephew, Bill and Charlotte Horn of Perry, Ga., Patty Reed of Eleanor, W.Va., Rony and Cora Sue Cooley of Circleville, Ohio and David and Priscilla Clevenger of Hurricane. The family wishes to thank everyone for the prayers and support during this time and would suggest that memorial donations be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., Charleston, WV 25387. Funeral services were held Monday, June 10, at Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel with Pastor Randy Stanley and Pastor Terry Hogue officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, Saint Albans. Online condolences may be sent to the family and the online guest book signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo was in charge of arrangements.

VIOLET EMOGENE COBB Violet Emogene Cobb, 83, of South Charleston, died Friday, June 7, 2013, after a short illness.

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She attended Mt. Heights Church, South Charleston. Surviving are husband, Jack Cobb; son, Jackie Cobb of South Charleston; daughter, Sheree and her husband, Jack Cadle of St. Albans; brother, Buddy Burdette of Charleston; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 13, at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston with Rev. Benny Pauley officiating. Burial was in Mallory Cemetery, South Charleston.

The Putnam Standard her husband Roger "Shorty" Lewis of Liberty, Homer McDaniel and wife, Amber of Winfield; nine grandchildren, Cherish Null, Jacob Reynolds, Hunter Null, Zachary Cummings, Pyper Null, Jessica Cummings, Kenneth "Boo Boo" Ford, Lucas Lewis and Isaiah Lewis; and brothers, Mike (Debbie) Gillispie, Clinton (Karen) Gillispie and Joe Gillispie. Funeral services were held Friday, June 14, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. Burial was at the Duncan Family Cemetery, Hurricane.

VIRGINIA F. COOK Virginia F. Cook, 83, passed away June 4, 2013. Born in Hurricane, W.Va., she had been an area resident most of her life where she worked at Prinz Office Equipment for over 30 years and retired from Costigan's. Virginia's favorite thing was baking for everybody. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. "Lindy"; parents, John and Laura Faulkner; one sister; and three brothers. Survivors include her sons, Charlie (Venetta) and Gregory (Sheila); grandchildren, Aaron, Caitlin, Dana, Sean (Melissa), Charlie Cook Jr. and Rene Siegenthaler; great-grandchildren, Kalie Ann, Tylor, Britteny, Noah, Tori, Dylan, Emily, Hannah, Sara and Charlie Jr., "CJ"; brothers, Edward, Johnny (Dorothy) and Jerry (Donna) Faulkner; sisters, Jean Lylerla, Betty Thornton, Merdith "Perg" (Paul) Gibson, Dorothy "Doe" (Tom) Ellison and Stella Bowles; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Silva Hostetler Funeral Home, Barberton. Interment was at Hillside Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Summa.

CHARLES JUNIA LESUEUR III Charles Junia LeSueur III, 56, of St. Albans died June 9, 2013, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. In honoring the wishes of Charles, there were no services. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, was in charge of arrangements.

LEODA MAE McDANIEL Leoda Mae McDaniel, 54, of Scott Depot, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013, at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital, Hurricane. Leoda was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Lee Gillispie; brothers, Stephen Gillispie and Roger Gillispie; and grandson, Dakota Sanders. She was a homemaker, loving wife and mother, but most of all, was a devoted grandmother. She adored and dearly loved all of her grandchildren. Leoda is survived by her husband, Roger McDaniel; mother, Jessie Gillispie; children, Tammy McDaniel of Hurricane, Tina and

KAREN MOUNTS Karen Mounts, 61, of Nitro passed away at home June 9, 2013 after a long illness. She is survived by sisters, Norma Witt (Verril) with whom she had lived for many years, and Emma Bays of St. Albans; brothers, Buddy L. James (Rita) of Gastonia, NC, George "Jimmy" James of Colorado, Grover James of South Charleston, Richard James of Charleston, John James (Julie) and Tom James (Lynn) of Nitro, and Bruce James of St. Albans. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank their church families for all the love and prayers on Karen's behalf. To honor Karen's wishes, she was cremated, and the family will have a private memorial service. Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, Nitro assisted the Mounts family and you may send on-line condolences to www.cookefuneralhome.com

RETIRED MASTER SGT. RUDY EUGENE O'DELL Retired Master Sgt. Rudy Eugene O'Dell, 76, of Hurricane, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Broadmore Assisted Living, Hurricane. Rudy was born to the late Bernard and Pauline Martin O'Dell in Shinnston. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was retired from the West Virginia State Police as a Master Sgt. Rudy was stationed in Winfield and Point Pleasant detachments, where he was the first West Virginia State Trooper to respond to the Silver Bridge collapse. He was instrumental in the identifying of each victim. He was a member at St. John's Masonic Lodge No. 24 AF&AM, Shinnston. Rudy was an avid card player who also enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing and riding his ATV at his son's farm. Surviving Rudy are his son and daughter-in-law, Rudy Eugene O'Dell II and Cynthia Evans O'Dell; grandson, Conner Evans; and his cousins, Joyce PelleyJenkins, Roger Martin, George Martin, Frank Martin and Thelma Martin. Funeral services for Rudy were held Saturday, June 8, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Pastor Cheryl L. Carey officiating.

Anyone wishing to leave an online condolence or memory may do so at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, was honored to handle Mr. O'Dell's arrangements.

MICHAEL RAY PIERSON Michael Ray Pierson, 55, of St. Albans, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, was in charge of the arrangements.

CHARLES GLENN PYATT Charles Glenn Pyatt, 62, of Leon, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin-Jones Hospice House in Huntington, following a long illness. He was a retired Staff Sergeant in the United States Army. Born October 27, 1950, he was the son of the late Clarence Pyatt and Mary Louise Stone Pyatt, who survives. He was also preceded in death by four brothers; and one sister. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Teresa Hill Pyatt; daughters, Tammy (Sean) Martin of Piqua, Ohio and Melinda (Phillip) Siders of Gallipolis, Ohio; brother, Jeff Pyatt of Killeen, Texas; sisters, Ethel Hipes of Lizemore, W.Va., Sandra Stewart and Mary Naylor of Smithers, W.Va., Angela Litton of Fredericksburg, Va. and Pam Merridian of Inverness, Fla.; four grandchildren, Zachery and Samantha Martin of Piqua, Ohio, and David and Cameron Siders of Gallipolis, Ohio; his mother-inlaw, Betty Hill of Leon. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 9, at Raynes Funeral Home Buffalo with Denver Hill officiating. Burial with military graveside honors followed in Leon Cemetery, Leon. Online condolences may be sent to the Pyatt family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo was in charge of arrangements.

MARTIN "RAY" SMITH Martin "Ray" Smith, Sr., 89, of Nitro, passed away on June 7, 2013, after a short illness. He was born in Calhoun County and graduated from Dunbar High School. Ray was a Navy Veteran who served his country during World War II. He was a machinist at Union Carbide for over 40 years. Ray was a very generous and loving person. Some referred to him as a "fine old gentleman," but most knew him as "granddad." He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia "Sue" Smith. Ray is survived by his daughter, Nancy (John) Montgomery of Nitro; son, Marty (Judy) Smith of Cross Lanes; grandchildren, Steve (Tiffany) Gum of Hurricane, Missy Gum of Charleston, Blain Smith of Cross Lanes, Caitie

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The Putnam Standard Smith of Cross Lanes; and greatgrandchildren, Peyton, Tanner, and Shayden Gum of Hurricane. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 11, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar with Reverend Greg Wallace officiating. Burial was at Tyler Mountain Memorial Gardens, Cross Lanes.

WANDA V. SMITH Wanda V. Smith, 89, of Buffalo died June 7, 2013. Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo was in charge of arrangements.

HARRY O. VAUGHAN Mr. Harry O. Vaughan, 90, formerly of St. Albans, W.Va., died Monday, June 10, 2013, at Au-

tumn Care of Marshville. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 13, at New Home Baptist Church with Dr. Tommy Ross officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Harry was born April 25, 1923, in Clay, W.Va., a son of the late Everett and Gertie Belcher Vaughan. He was retired from Union Carbide with 33 years of service, a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War II and a member of New Home Baptist Church. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Dick and Gail P. Vaughan of Peachland; his grandson, Seth Vaughan of Marshville;

and his brother, J. E. Vaughan, Jr. of Clay, W.Va. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Elza Cooper Vaughan; by his son, Tom Vaughan; and by his brothers and sisters, Sonny, Eldis and Dallas Vaughan, Olive Shearer, Maxine Donohue and Dorla Truman. Memorials may be made to, New Home Baptist Church, Building Fund, 1617 New Home Church Rd., Peachland, NC 28133. The arrangements were in care of Leavitt Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.leavittfuneralhomewadesboro.com.

Tuesday,June 18,2013 – Page 13 MOLLY WHEELER WEHRLE Molly Wheeler Wehrle, 57, went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2013, from complications of a stroke. She passed away at Hubbard House West in South Charleston. Molly was a 1974 graduate of St. Albans High School, 1978 graduate of Glenville State College and was employed by Kanawha Valley Senior Services. She was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in St. Albans and a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. Molly was a kind caring person who never met a stranger. She loved animals and cared for many stray cats and dogs during her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Milan Wehrle; and her parents, John Ray and Violet Wheeler. She is survived by her brother, John Wheeler; and nieces, Anna and Rebekah. Donations in Molly's memory can be made to the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association Animal Shelter, 1248 Greenbrier St. Charleston, WV 25311. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Harding Funerals & Cremations, Kanawha City, assisted the Wherle family.

West Virginia honors Children Who Celebrate Their Favorite Authors with “Letters About Literature” CHARLESTON - In a ceremony in the State Culture Center on Wednesday, May 29, West Virginia showed its appreciation to a group of young West Virginia readers who wrote letters to their favorite authors in a program called Letters About Literature, a national writing challenge for students in grades 4 through 10. “The young writers we honor today have demonstrated, through their writing skills, how much literature impacts the lives of everyone, said John Paul Myrick, Library Development Director of the West Virginia Library Commission and Coordinator of the West Virginia Center for the Book. “We may not immediately recognize it, but literature impacts many of the things we do, say, think and feel daily. Literature reflects our culture, our thought, and our destiny as a state and nation.” Young readers participate in Letters About Literature by writing letters to the authors of their favorite books, fiction or non-fiction, explaining how the author’s work has been important to them personally. Entrants, who must be at least nine years old, are grouped for evaluation: Level 1, grades 4-6; Level 2, grades 7-8, and Level 3, grades 9-10. More than 49,000 students across the nation competed in 2013. This year in West Virginia, 553 students submitted letters to the competition. Six judges from across the state evaluated the letters and awarded top honors, honors, honorable mention and notable mention awards to 168 entrants. Top honors winners received $100 each. Honors winners received $50 each. Prize money was provided by the West Virginia Humanities Council. State winners go on to the national competition, where the top prize is $1,000. One student won top honors

for each of the three levels. Level 1 winner Kennah Salmons of Crum Middle School wrote to Lois Lowry about her novel Number the Stars: “Your book has inspired my life since I was just an adolescent girl. It has helped me through a lot of struggles and many challenging toils.” Level 2 winner Mckenzi Olonko of Princeton Middle School wrote to James Patterson about his novel Witch and Wizard: The Gift: “All in all, I loved your book and look forward to more. With this book I learned and found out about a lot that happens in life.” Level 3 winner Althea Wheaton of The Linsly School wrote to John Green about his novel Looking for Alaska: “It was around fourth grade when I discovered words. The way they fit together so perfectly in a sentence, then sentences forming into paragraphs, and paragraphs forming stories. I wasn’t sure of much, but I was sure that I was going to be a writer.” West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman was the featured speaker at this year’s Letters About Literature ceremony. “Books have opened doors throughout my life,” Harshman said. “And all those journeys started at the little door of the library.” Karen Goff, Secretary of the West Virginia Library Commission, presented awards to the winners. The West Virginia Center for the Book, in partnership with the

West Virginia Humanities Council, sponsors Letters About Literature annually in West Virginia. The awards ceremony is held each spring in Charleston. The West Virginia Center for the Book, an affiliate of the National Center for the Book at the Library of Congress, strives to foster an appreciation of the literature that shapes our lives daily. Through programs such as Letters About Literature, it helps West Virginians further appreciate books and literature while promoting our state’s rich literary heritage. The West Virginia Center for the Book is a project of the West Virginia Library Commission, which encourages lifelong learning, individual empowerment, civic engagement and an enriched quality of life by enhancing library and information services for all West Virginians. Find more information at: www.librarycommission.wv.gov. Local participants include: Level 1 (Grades 4-6) • Honorable Mention, Adele Gulley, Hurricane Middle School, Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White • Honorable Mention, Sydney Daniels, Hurricane Middle School, Number the Stars by Lois Lowry • Notable Mention, Hannah Rose, Hurricane Middle School, Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper • Notable Mention, Name Withheld, Hurricane Middle School, Harry Potter and the

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Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling • Notable Mention, Name Withheld, Hurricane Middle School, The Cay by Theodore Taylor • Notable Mention, Sarah Fresquez, Hurricane Middle School, Warriors by Erin Hunter • Notable Mention, Lauren Duespohl, Hurricane Middle School, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens • Notable Mention, Name Withheld, Hurricane Middle School, Eragon by Christopher Paolini • Notable Mention, Name Withheld, Hurricane Middle School, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens • Notable Mention, Riley Daugherty, Hurricane Middle School, The Lorax by Dr. Seuss • Notable Mention, Hannah Short, Hurricane Middle School, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss • Notable Mention, Name Withheld, Hurricane Middle School, Ramona’s World by Beverly Cleary • Notable Mention, Chloe Demuth, Hurricane Middle School, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens • Notable Mention, Name Withheld, Hurricane Middle School, Warriors: Into the Wild by Erin Hunter • Notable Mention, Adam Cook, Hurricane Middle School,

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry • Notable Mention, Joe Muto, Hurricane Middle School, Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls • Notable Mention, Jordan Ruby, Hurricane Middle School, The Magic Treehouse Series by Mary Pope Osborne Level 2 (Grades 7-8) • Honorable Mention, Elijah Akers, Winfield Middle School, The Watsons Go To Birmingham by Christopher Curtis • Notable Mention, Cassie Denison, Winfield Middle School, Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer Level 3 (Grades 9-10) • Notable Mention, Name Withheld, St. Albans High School, Scars by Cheryl Rainfield • Notable Mention, Name Withheld, St. Albans High School, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins • Notable Mention, Name Withheld, St. Albans High School, Divergent by Veronica Roth • Notable Mention, Name Withheld, St. Albans High School, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins • Notable Mention, Name Withheld, St. Albans High School, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett • Notable Mention, Name Withheld, St. Albans High School, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

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Time For Ser vice ~ Area Church Services ~

Teays Valley Church of God ~ 4430 Teays Valley Road, PO Box 270, Scott Depot, WV 25526 www.tvcog.org - (304)757-9222. Service times: Sunday’s - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship, 6 p.m. Evening Discipleship. Wednesday’s: 6:45 p.m. Evening Discipleship. Pastor Melissa Pratt. Winfield Community Church ~ 144 Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV, 25560. (304) 5861146. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Michael Hurlbert. 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. 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. Buffalo Church of God ~ Corner of Rt 62 & Church Street, Buffalo (Putnam Co.). Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m. Evening Worship. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Midweek Service. Pastor Wayne Burch. 304-937-3447. 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. 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. Pastor: Ronnie Brown. 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 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Midweek Service 7 p.m. Pastor Larry Cooper. 5625389. 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: 304757-8400. First Baptist Church ~ “Connecting People to Jesus Christ” 2635 Main Street, Hurricane, WV, 25526 – 304-562-9281. Dr. James E. Lutz, Senior Pastor. Sunday services: 8:50 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Sunday School – 10 a.m.; Wednesday 6:30 p.m. www.fbcoh.com. Good Hope Baptist Church ~ Turkey Creek Road, Hurricane. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. 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 Cross of Grace Lutheran Church ~ 30 Grace Drive, Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-562-0616. Sunday - 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Pastor Jerry Kliner, STS. “Where people discover Jesus and grow in Faith”. www.crossof-grace.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 TeaysValley Baptist Church ~ Dr. John D. Smith, Pastor. 3926 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-757-9306. www.teaysvalleybaptist.com Sunday: Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship & Children’s Church 10:30 a.m.; Evening worship 6 p.m.; Choir Rehearsal 5 p.m.; Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m.; Awana 7 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. 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. 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. 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. Manilla Chapel ~ Manilla Chapel, Manilla Ridge Road, Robertsburg, WV. Sunday: Morning service 10 a.m.; Evening service 6 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Bethel Baptist – Upper Mud River Road ~ Sias, WV. Services: Sunday morning 10 a.m.; Sunday night 6 p.m.; Wednesday night 7 p.m.

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. 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. Main Street Church of Christ ~ 2582 Main Street, Hurricane, WV. Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.; Sunday night 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday night 7 p.m. Minister Douglas Minton. Everyone welcome. Winfield Presbyterian Church ~ Winfield Presbyterian Church, 4th and Ferry Streets. “A praying community where friendship counts.” Cherrie Sizemore, Minister. Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Morning Worship - 11 a.m. Looking for a church to call “home”? We would like to be that place. Pine Grove Church of Christ ~ 4504 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot. 304-757-8543 (o); 304757-2866 (h). prediger1@verizon.net. Sunday morning Bible Classes 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Studies 7:00 p.m. Tm Jorgensen, Minister.

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Grandview Baptist Church, Red House. Sunday school – 10 am; Sunday evening 7 pm; Wednesday 7 pm. Pastor: Woody Willard. Winfield Church of the Nazarene ~ 2986 Winfield Rd., Winfield, WV 25213. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Praise Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Kidz & Teens 7 p.m.; Wednesday Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Pastor Robert Fulton, 304586-2180. 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. 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. 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, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Everyone welcome. 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.

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Big Entertainment to Hit Barboursville By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

BARBOURSVILLE - This village will come alive Friday June 21. Lee Greenwood will grace Barboursville with emotion-provoking hits such as “God Bless the USA,” “Somebody’s Gonna Love You,” and “Mornin’ Ride.” At 7:30 p.m., country music star Cletus T. Judd will open for Greenwood. The concert is part of Barboursville’s 200th birthday celebration. It’s one event councilmember Chris Tatum is excited about. “We were looking for someone that everyone could identify with,” Tatum said. “Greenwood is someone that will draw interest,

God bless the USA - Lee Greenwood will perform Friday June 21 at the village amphitheater. Courtesy Photo excitement and a large crowd.” He continued, “We’ve never had an event of this magnitude at the amphitheater.” For years, village leaders have strived to bring the community together by hosting free or low-

cost family events. The feeling of unity is becoming more prevalent in Barboursville because of their efforts, said Tatum. “The sense of community is something we all pride ourselves on,” he said. “Events like these bring people together.” The sense of celebration is also thriving throughout Barboursville. The 200th birthday is making its presence known. “The 200th anniversary comes along once in a lifetime,” said Tatum. “So, we want to do this right and do it in grand fashion.” Friday’s concert is $5 in advance or $7 day of show. Tickets can be purchased at city hall and through Clear Channel Communications, which is a sponsor for the event. For more information, call Barboursville City Hall at (304) 7369820.

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Governor Tomblin: West Virginia honored with 2013 Silver Shovel Award CHARLESTON, WV - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin recently announced Area Development, a leading publication covering site selection and facility planning, has honored West Virginia with a 2013 Silver Shovel award. The award is presented in recognition of states that have achieved significant success in terms of economic impact and jobs creation. "This award is a testament to the many pro-growth reformsfrom workers compensation reform to the Horizontal Well Act-that our state has undertaken to encourage new and existing businesses to expand their roots in our state," Gov. Tomblin said. This marks the first time in the award's eight-year history that West Virginia has received the Silver Shovel designation. Area Development invited each of the 50 states to submit infor-

mation on its top 10 projects that began in 2012. The Shovel Awards were given to the states with the highest weighted scores based on number of high-value-added jobs per capita, amount of investment, number of new facilities, and industry diversity. States competed against other states of comparable population size. West Virginia qualified for a Silver Shovel award in the fewer than 3 million population category. "The states receiving 2013 Shovel Awards deserve special recognition for their efforts to attract new businesses and to help their existing corporate citizens to expand their businesses," said Geraldine Gambale, editor of Area Development. "They have managed to thrive and emerge from the recession as economic leaders."

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