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Dalton Walker wins Hometown Lions Club annual Essay Contest
Pictured in the photo is the President of the Hometown Lions Club, Lion George Woodrum and the winner, Mr. Dalton Walker of the fifth grade. The Hometown Lions Club would like to congratulate Dalton Walker on winning the 2012, ‘What the American Flag Means to Me’ essay contest with his one page entry. Each year, Hometown Lions Club sponsors an essay contest at the Hometown Elementary School, with the prompt being “What does the American Flag mean to you?” Every student is asked to write an essay of any length describing what exactly they feel, think, or remember when they think of the American Flag. The winner of the contest receives a Certificate and a Fifty dollar bill.
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New State Veterans Cemetery dedicated on Memorial Day STAFF REPORT DUNBAR - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance Cabinet Secretary Keith Gwinn joined state leaders and West Virginia veterans to commemorate the dedication of the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day. Kinnard, a Putnam County native, completed seven tours of duty in Vietnam and was the most highly decorated veteran in Putnam County after receiving the Navy Cross, seven Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. During his retirement, he served as the state commander of the VFW, president of the Hurricane Lions Club as well as held membership in several military service organizations. Kinnard played an instrumen-
The entrance to the new Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Institute. The new cemetery was dedicated on Memorial Day and is named for Putnam County native Donel C. Kinnard, a decorated combat veteran. Photo by Jack Bailey tal role in the establishment of the state's 120-bed veterans nursing facility in Clarksburg and
served as Chairman of the West Virginia Veterans Council. Before his passing on Feb. 14, 2009, he
asked that his final resting place be at the new state Veterans cemetery. He was cremated and his remains will be interred there. The Memorial Day dedication ceremony included remarks by U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, and Rebecca Kinnard, widow of Don Kinnard as well as honors by the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial state Veterans Cemetery Honor Guard. "I'm proud of our state's history of service, and I'm pleased so many West Virginians joined together on this Memorial Day to honor West Virginia's veterans," Tomblin said. "I have the utmost respect for our men and women in uniform, and I believe the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery will serve as a SEE VETERANS ON PAGE 8
Park dedicated to 'Rosie the Riveters' Opens By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
ST. ALBANS – A new roadside park honoring West Virginia's “Rosie the Riveters” opened on Saturday, May 26, along U.S. Route 60 in St. Albans. The new park, which is believed by organizers to be the first of its kind in the nation, was dedicated during an hour-long ceremony that featured several living “Rosies” from around the state. The park was the effort of the non-profit group Thanks! Plain and Simple, which supports active duty soldiers and veterans. Anne Montague, founding di-
A group from the St. Albans School of Dance performs a routine dressed as “Little Rosies” during the dedication ceremony for a new roadside park in St. Albans honoring Rosie the Riveters. Photo by Jack Bailey rector of Thanks! Plain and Sim-
ple, said that the park was living
proof that communities can still join together for a common purpose, much like they did during World War II. “Our goal is for Americans to pull together as we did in World War II – the task is not to be the only group teaching with Rosies, but to generate a synchronized national effort – to be a model to unite Americans around the value of Rosies,” Montague said. Montague said that her group hopes that the new roadside park in St. Albans honoring Rosies serves as a model for other communities across the country to also add similar parks. SEE ROSIE ON PAGE 4
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Page 2 –Tuesday,June 5,2012 “Voices of Praise” presents Gospel Concert in Scott Depot “Voices of Praise,” the fortyfive voice choir of the Teays Valley Church of God will present a gospel concert on Sunday evening, June 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free. “It will be a great evening of celebration and joy,” said the church’s pastor, Rev. Dr. Melissa Pratt. “There will be something old, something new, something borrowed and something bluegrass!” The variety of styles presented and inspirational message delivered will offer a great evening for people of all ages. Teays Valley Church of God is located at 4430 Teays Valley Rd., just east of exit 40 on I-64. Call 304-757-9222 for more information.
PHS Alumni Banquet The Poca High School Alumni Association is planning the 2012 Alumni Banquet for June 9 at the Hurricane Community Center, Hurricane, near the wave pool. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required and payment is due at the time of the reservation. Call a board member to make reservations or mail them to P.O. Box 427, Poca, W.Va. 25159. The cost is $25 per person. All alumni and guests are welcome to attend. For more information, call board members Dale Parkins, 304-755-5497; Bernadene Simpson, 304-727-8119 or Teresa Amos Cook, 304-741-7959.
Network Of Women (NOW) Monthly Meeting Date: June 21, 2012 Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM at the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Office. About NOW: This committee is led by women in business in the community. Programs are designed to support women in the business community. Typical programs conducted throughout the year are a blood drive, the “Uniquely Me” Program, “Ladies Night Out” and “In the Know”. The group also participates in “Bell Ringing” for the Salvation Army and collected non-perishable food items throughout the
Community Calendar year and distributed to the local food pantry to give back to the community. NOW is open to all women working for and with Putnam County Chamber member businesses interested in expanding their professional, personal and social relationships with other women.
Celebrate West Virginia! Charleston Christian Women’s Brunch will be held at the Charleston Women’s Club (1600 Virginia Street East) on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. New Location! Doors Open at 10:30 a.m. Bring a friend to lunch! $16.00 Inclusive. Ladies, come and join us as we celebrate West Virginia’s 149th Birthday! Alyce Faye Bragg, Author and Newspaper Columnist, from Ovapa, WV will be joining us. So bring your friends to enjoy her entertaining stories! Diana Grounds, from Barboursville, WV will be our guest speaker. Learn from her topic, “Great Expectations! What I learned from my children.” Sally Hawley, of St. Albans, WV will entertain us with her Mountain style music. Reservations may be made by calling Tina at 304-546-8215, email CWVCW@yahoo.com by Monday, June 18th. (Please Honor Your Reservation). Open to the Public by Reservation.
Small Business Workshop to be held in Winfield A workshop on “Business Fundamentals” is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, June 14, in Winfield. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The workshop will be held in the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, 5664 State Route 34, Winfield. To register, call Dreama Wolfingbarger at (304) 957-2083 or email dreama.l.wolfingbarger@wv.gov.
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Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Three Step Jump Start helps entrepreneurs and small business owners in West Virginia accelerate their potential success by learning the structure and services provided by WVSBDC. The first step is to view the Three Step Jump Start video on the agency’s website, www.wvsbdc.org. Individuals can then attend the Business Fundamentals workshop, designed specifically for start-ups and new businesses. The workshop provides essential information on what an entrepreneur needs to know to start a business successfully. There is a $35 per person fee per workshop.
Special Needs Caregivers’ Support Group Holds Meeting in Scott Depot The “Parents and Friends of Special Needs Children” support group’s next meeting is Tuesday, June 19th at 7:00 pm at the Teays Valley Church of God. Do you have a special needs child or family member? Come join us as we offer listening ears, support, ideas and share information. Come meet with others in similar situations! For more information or to let us know you are coming call 304-755-3976. Teays Valley Church of God is located at 4430 Teays Valley Rd. in Scott Depot just east of exit 40 off I-64.
Alzheimer Support Group Alzheimer support group held on the first Wednesday of each month at 12:00 noon at Hometown Senior Center. There is no charge. This group is for the caregiver, spouse, or family member of the Alzheimer patient. Hometown Senior Center is located at 100 First Ave. N. in Hometown. No need to sign up ahead of time. For more information you may call 304-586-2745.
St. Francis School Summer Fun Academy Registration is now open for St. Francis of Assisi School’s Summer Fun Academy for children ages 3-12. The program will emphasize academic enrichment including daily journal writing, reading and math activities, West Virginia history and world geography, in conjunction with the Smart Board and computer lab. Children will explore the arts, including ballet and acrobatics dance, and learn new skills, such as cooking and sign language. We will also offer lots of fun! Mrs. Jennifer Lopez is the director of the Academy and the staff includes experienced child
care workers, college students, and current teachers. Summer Fun Academy will begin June 11 and end August 2. The hours are Monday – Thursday from 7:30am – 5:00pm. Your child can attend on a weekly basis or on a drop-in basis. To register for the Academy, or for more information, please visit our website www.sfswv.com, or call the school office (304) 7275690.
Instructors Needed Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission is looking for instructors to teach classes. If anyone has a trade and would like to teach a class please contact the park office at (304)5620518 ext. 10.
Riverfest – St. Albans Join in the fun, June 28th – July 1st, 2012 at St. Albans Roadside Park. Mark your calendar NOW for the following upcoming events: Riverfest Pageant – May 19th Children’s Pageant – May 20th Golf Tournament – June 3rd Idol Preliminary Audition – June 23rd Headliners for this year include: Thursday, June 28th – Darryl Worley Friday, June 29th – The Reflections Saturday, June 30th – Lyndsey Highlander Sunday, July 1st – Rick K. and the Allnighters. For more information, visit www.saintalbansriverfest.com or go to facebook.com/riverfestwv.
Looking for Book Festival Exhibitors Exhibitors and vendors are being sought for the 12th annual West Virginia Book Festival Oct. 13 and 14 at the Charleston Civic Center. Vendor packets can be downloaded at www.wvbookfestival.org. Visit the website or call 304-343-4646, ext. 246, for more information.
Putnam County Senior Citizens annual Senior Picnic Friday, June 15th will be Putnam Aging Program’s Annual Senior Picnic. It will be held in the large shelter (near the pond) at the Valley Wave Pool Park in Hurricane from 10 am – 1 pm. We will have entertainment, games, good food, nice door prizes, and lots of fun! All seniors welcome! The picnic is sponsored by: Putnam Aging Program and the City of Hurricane.
Bob Thompson to perform at FireSide Grille Bob Thompson is scheduled to perform at the FireSide Grille, 4170 W.Va. 34, Teays Valley, on Thursday, June 28.
The Putnam Standard Shelter Rental Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission is accepting shelter reservations for Valley Park (Wave Pool) and County Park – Eleanor. Call 562-0518 ext. 10 to reserve your space.
Mayberry Days Annual Car Show Mayberry Days Annual Car Show will be held Saturday, June 23rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Wyngate, 750 Peyton Street, Barboursville. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and there is a $5.00 fee. Awards presented at 1 pm. There will be door prizes, a free cook-out and inflatables throughout the day. Come and enjoy good ol’ fashioned family fun! For more information, contact Chris Hall at 304-733-6800.
Kanawha State Forest to host WV Birthday Celebration The Kanawha State Forest will be hosting a West Virginia Birthday Celebration on Sunday, June 17 at 3 p.m. with the ”Kanawha Valley Community Band” under the direction of Robert M. Leighty performing. Bring your own lawn chair and a picnic. No charge – but donations are appreciated. There will be West Virginia Birthday Cake and soft drinks provided. Location: Swimming Pool Area, close to the parking lot. This event is sponsored by the Kanawha State Forest Foundation. The concert is dedicated to Charles E. “Chuck” Ellison and Lee C. McMillan. For more information, call 304-925-2771.
Main Street Studio to offer Weekend Workshop Main Street Studio, Hurricane, announces a weekend workshop on June 23rd & 24th with Toni Kelly of Kelly Ink Studios. This workshop is titled “Nature Inspired Mixed Media Collage” and will encompass 2 fun-filled days. Toni is a super talented artist from Erie, Pennsylvania. Participants will explore mixed media techniques, image transfers, and drawing time! Class limit is 15. Cost is estimated at $90.00. Look at Toni’s work at www.tonikellystudio.com. Call Terry at the Studio 304982-1522 to register.
Attention Putnam County Seniors Farmers Market Vouchers will be given out Monday, July 2nd form 9 am – 1 pm at all Putnam Senior Centers. All seniors must bring identifiCONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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Free Hospital Visitation Training Conference in Scott Depot Dr. Gary Patton will be leading a free conference on the ministry of hospital and home visitation on Saturday, June 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Teays Valley Church of God in Scott Depot. Dr. Patton is an Associate Professor in the School of Professional Counseling at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, KY. He also serves as the Chaplain for the FBI in West Virginia. From 1990 until 2005, Dr. Patton was the Director of the Department of Spiritual Care, Counseling, and Mission at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. The free conference will cover HIPPA regulations that pertain to spiritual care in medical settings, will discuss ways prayer and Scripture reading can be meaningful when visiting the sick and will cover reflective listening skills that persons may want to utilize. To register call 304-757-9222. Teays Valley Church of God is located at 4430 Teays Valley Rd. just east of exit 40 off I-64.
Community News Spanish class ($40.00) Tuesdays June 12 – July 17, 2012 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Class will be held in The Commons at Valley (Wave Pool) Park. Instructor Ana Maria Wentz. Call (304) 543-7518 or (304) 562-0518 ext. 10 to register.
St. Francis School Open Enrollment St. Francis School, 525 Holley Street, St. Albans is accepting registrations for the 2012-2013 school year for grades preschool through fifth. St. Francis offers a high-quality academic program in a safe, Christian environment. Three-year old and four-year old preschool programs are licensed by DHHR and focus on socialization, language development, and fine and gross motor skills. Students in grades K-5 receive instruction in the core subjects as well as computer, music, art, physical education, Spanish, and character education. Extra curriculum programs include basketball, theater arts, choir, chess and 4th and 5th grade band. St. Francis offers before and after school care programs for children in all grades. Registration forms may be obtained on the school website www.sfswv.com, or by calling the school office at (304) 727-5690.
2012-2013 Putnam Schools Budget includes Pay Raises, Steady Levy Rates By David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com
Putnam County School officials say that not much has changed in their recently-passed 2012-2013 budget from the year before, although it does grant a small pay raise to teachers, substitutes and those who keep the county's extracurricular activities going. The board approved the proposed $101.6 million budget on May 21. Of the school system's anticipated revenue, the largest portions come from state and local taxes, with 37 percent from the state and a third from the county's taxes. Of the expenditures, 85 percent is for employee' salaries. The excess levy rate remained the same from the previous year with 45.9 cents per $100 assessed value for residential property and 91.8 cents per $100 of assessed value for commercial
55th Wedding Anniversary
Rentals – The Commons & The Valley Park Community Center The Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission is taking reservations for rental of the COMMONS (formerly the Museum in the Community) and the Valley Park Community Center, located at Valley Park, Hurricane. The centers are available Sunday through Saturday. The centers offer an excellent opportunity for individuals or organizations to provide their function in a first class, tastefully decorated and smoke free environment. The centers are available for receptions, birthday parties, showers, club dinners, luncheons, meetings, workshops, office parties, trade shows, reunions, and dances. For additional information or to make reservations call 5620518 ext. 10.
Spanish Classes (Middle School Students) Putnam County Parks & Recreation is sponsoring a six week
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Gary and Ada Bowles, of Eleanor, will be celebrating their 55th Wedding Anniversary on June 8th, 2012. Happy Anniversary!
properties. There was a slight decrease in the levy rate to pay back the schools-construction bond, said Chris Campbell, treasurer. That bond will be 13.84 cents per $100 assessed value for resident and 27.68 cents per $100 assessed value on commercial properties. Campbell said one new allotment for the year – of $70,000 was to reimburse the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals for the county's new dedicated truancy probation officer position. This allotment will cover the salary, which is around $37,000 as well as health-care benefits and other costs for the employee. The probation officer will technically be an employee of the court and have the power of the court to enforce court orders. The county, however, will reimburse the court for the costs. Superintendent Chuck Hatfield said the county has a strong record of managing its resources effectively. “The staff has been doing a very good job of spending the public's money. We are in good financial standing and I'd like to thank them for doing such a good job,” he said. The pay raise is $500 per year for service personnel and substitutes, part of a planned $1,000
total raise planned last year – next year's raise completes that commitment. While the county's teachers and service personnel were already among the State's highest paid, the same could not be said for its substitutes. Next year, the substitutes will be paid 90 percent of the state's basic teacher salary for up to 10 consecutive days. For longer assignments, they will earn 90 percent of the state's advanced salary, based on their experience. After 30 consecutive days, they will earn full advanced salary. School officials say they believe the pay raises will make Putnam County more attractive to young teachers, thus increasing the quantity and quality of hirees. The pay for those who supervise extracurricular activities, such as coaches, will also see an increase in pay, although board members say it still doesn't fully compensate them for the time they put into their labors of love. Their pay is based on a point system and the board voted to raise that pay by $10 a point. The board raised that pay by the same amount in 2011. Contact David Payne Sr. at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com.
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Send us your community news. Call 304-743-6731 RECIPE OF THE WEEK:
Summer Pasta Salad (Becky Ashworth) 1 small box Rotini pasta, cooked 1 small head broccoli, florets only 1 small head of cauliflower, florets only 2 carrots, chopped 1 Large bottle zesty Italian dressing. Mix all ingredients in large bowl with lid. Chill 2-4 hours before serving. Shake bowl well before serving.
Art by Natalie Larson
Editor’s note: Beginning with this week’s edition – and to make it a little easier for our readers to find – we will have an original drawing by Natalie Larson placed beside the ‘Recipe of the Week’. After seeing Natalie’s drawing, we knew it needed to be viewed by more people than just those of us at the office. We decided to contact Natalie and ask her permission to run it in the paper. She agreed. Natalie was born and raised in Saint Albans. She attended St. Francis of Assisi, Hayes Middle School, and Saint Albans High School (where she graduated in '09). She just finished her third year at West Virginia State University, where she is double-majoring in art and International Studies. Maybe the artwork makes you think of cooking in YOUR kitchen - spending a little time ‘taking a peek’ out the window. Forgetting the dishes and for just awhile, taking a few minutes for YOU! We’ve had great comments about our “Recipe of the Week” and hope that you continue to enjoy making some of the dishes. If you would like to submit your recipe, please email it to trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com, or mail it to PO Box 186, Culloden, WV 25510.
June Birthdays!
Happy Birthday to ALL
Jesse Foster Nola Willard Debi Burns Cobi Sargent Andrea Underwood Patsy Adkins Ruth Adkins Shirley Adkins Luke Bassett Rosemary Bias Adam Bragg William Burden William Burdette Robbie Jividen If you - or someone you know Ada Carnes will be celebratrating a birthday Patricia Carnemolla in the coming months... Larita Casey Call 304-743-6731 and give us Gregory Chaney their name - OR just email the Eben Comer information to Sheena Debord trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com Linda Eakle
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Fishing report Beech Fork: Reservoir water level is at summer pool. Crappie fishing is picking up, with many nice fish being caught around woody structure. Bass are aggressively defending their nests in spawning areas. Channel catfish can be caught throughout the lake on chicken livers and cutbait. Hybrid striped bass and white bass can be caught using white lures. Call the Beech Fork Corps of Engineers office at (304) 525-4831 for more information. East Lynn: The reservoir water level is at summer pool. Bass will be holding near logs, stumps and fish attracting brush piles. Musky will be found near bush piles and fallen trees. Channel catfish and flatheads are abundant in the lake and can be caught with a variety of baits. Crappie fishing is picking up, try around standing timber or trees that have fallen into the water. A few walleye have been caught in the lake and tailwater. For more information call the Corps of Engineers recorded message at (304) 849-9861.
Stephens Lake: Stephens is very clear. To improve the odds of catching fish, use light line, cast far, reduce noise, fish quietly and carefully. Bass anglers are successful using soft plastics and small crankbaits. The DNR personnel recently stocked channel catfish fingerlings into the lake, which helps maintain a yearround catfish fishery available to the public. Livers and nightcrawlers work well for catfish bait, as do a variety of paste and prepared type baits offered at sporting goods stores. Many find success using the ‘dippin sponge’ method, fishing it either beneath a bobber or on the bottom using a basic three way river rig. Another trick is to catch small baitfish using a piece of a worm, etc., then cut them up and use them as fresh bait. Many times this will out-fish other bait types due to its freshness, be sure to give it a try. But remember, if you use a game fish (bluegill, bass) as bait, you must include it in your daily creel limit. For more information
call the Corps of Engineers recorded message at (304) 8499861. Small Impoundments – Small impoundments are in great fishing condition and anglers have been doing well in impoundments stocked with trout. Recent biological surveys have indicated excellent largemouth bass population in small impoundments. Many small impoundments are starting to stratify. That means low oxygen levels could occur in deep water so fish shallow. Lower Ohio and Kanawha rivers –As the water in the tailwaters begins to clear the fishing for sauger, walleye, whitebass and hybrid striped bass will start to pick up. Jigs with minnows could provide some excellent catches; if artificial baits are your preference white and chartreuse are good colors to try. Blue, flathead and channel catfish activity is picking up as the water continues to warm.
what these ladies did. We need to pass their message on to those who follow us.” Montague said that so far her group has identified 170 living Rosies in West Virginia and asked the more than 100 people in attendance at the park's dedication ceremony to help them identify more. “We only have a short time and it is a humungous job,” she said. As part of the park's dedication ceremony, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin proclaimed May 26 as West Virginia Rosie the Riveter Day. Organizers said that Memorial Day weekend was chosen to: 1.) Raise America’s awareness that only a short time remains to help Rosies teach what they have contributed to freedom, more op-
tions for women, and the value of elderly persons to America today, and 2.) Help prepare the community for anticipated national media coverage by fall. Montague told those in attendance at the ceremony that a television crew from NBC's 'Today' Show had been in West Virginia and had interviewed 50 Rosies for a planned story that will air in August. “That will give us national attention,” she said. H. “Woody” Williams, West Virginia’s only living Medal of Honor recipient and a board member for “Thanks!” said, “My message to veterans, Rosies and all who learn from us is, ‘We did it together.’ The message in the park is, ‘America can do it together, again.’ The message in having the park and other projects to share with America is, “The more ways we have to educate, the more people will learn and work together across America.’” For more information, contact Thanks! Plain and Simple at (304) 776-4743, or by e-mail at thanksplainandsimple@earthlink.net or managingbetter@earthlink.net. You can also visit the group's website at www.thanksplainandsimple.com.
ROSIE FROM PAGE 1 “We are becoming an example for American communities to learn about Rosies, from Rosies. Our goals have been to involve Rosies in how their own legacy is to be passed on, while inspiring other American communities to follow our lead,” added Jeff Bosley, President of Thanks! Plain and Simple. St. Albans Mayor Dick Callaway said it was important to honor the Rosies who played an important role on the homefront during World War II by filling in in a variety of roles traditionally filled by men. “It is important that we honor these ladies,” Callaway said. “These ladies stayed here and backed the war effort. It was no small thing for everyone involved in the war effort. Young people today don't remember
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BOE approves personnel changes at May 21st Meeting By David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com
The Putnam County Board of Education approved the following personnel changes at its May 21 meeting: • William Hughes, Winfield High, Saturday school. • Julia Marino, Mountain View Elementary, systems operator. • Andrea Smith, Poca Elementary, SAP Coordinator. • Glenna Ragle, Hurricane High School, golf coach. • Christian St. John, Hurricane High, Saturday school. St. John resigned his position as a teacher earlier this year amid allegations of insubordination as part of an agreement with school officials. • P. Lynette Simms, West Teays Elementary, referral office and extended day tutor. Employment:
• William Watkins, Winfield High, social studies teacher. • Substitute teachers: Jodi Adkins, Debora Allen, Patricia Barber, Michael Barber, Tene Barcroft, Imorene Barron , Gary Bays, Sue Bays, Beverly Beattie, Victoria Bellino, Levi Billiter, Michelle Bills, Aaron Billups, Catherine Birdsall, Heather Bloss, Terry Boggess, Carolyn Bowles, B. Joan Bumgarner , Stephanie Burks, C. Dwane Bush, Stephen Caldwell, LeAnne Call, M. Delores Campbell, Linda Capehart , James Carter, Joan Casto, Arnold Chapman , Linda Clark, Phyllis Clark, Tracy Clark, George Cobble, Judy Cobble, Carol Coles, Lynda Corns¬ Brady, Sheila Crace, James Dagostine , Stanley Davis, Mandi Davis, Patricia Dawson, M. Deidre DeLong, K. Clark Diley, Brenda Dlugos , Jennifer Dosier, Leslie Downey, Rachel Duncan, Patricia Dunham, Richard Dunlap, Vir-
ginia Dunlap, S. Dale Eggleton, W. Michael Ellis, Cathy Ellison , Jonathan Fisher, Tara Fisher, Kimberly Fizer, Jane Foster, Flora Francis, Cynthia Frazier, Rachel Gallagher, Angela Gatens, Amy Glascock, Victoria Godish, Brandy Haid, Kris Hall, Linda Hankins, Leigh Ann Harless, Donald Harmon, Jennifer Harrah, D. Patrick Hart, Jackie Hayes, Ronald Higginbotham, Kyra Holbrook, William Holmes, Linda Hughes, Jerry Hurley, Sarah Hyatt , Jennie Jividen, Jane Johnson, Nancy Johnson, Michael Joseph, Barbara Karastury, Lisa Keathley, Angela Kinder, Mary Kuhl, David Lafferty, Roscoe Lafferty, Jr., Paula Lang, Colleen Lawson, Brandon Layman, Diane Leeper, Randall Lemon, Carolyn Lewis, Margaret Lewis, Larry Lohan, Debra Loudermilk, Janice Luikart, Gloria Maddox, Linda B. McCallister, Heather McCormick, Z. Marie
McFarland, Peggy Melton, E. Allen Messinger, Danielle Metz, Lyle D. Milam Patricia Miller Linda Morgan, Anna Mullins, April Murphy, Jessica Musick, Betty Mustonen, Lesley Oliverio, Carol Opperman, Dianna Patton, Joseph Patton, Ariene Pauley, Edward Persinger, Herbert Peters Jr., Jennifer Petry, Jeffrey Pratt, Connie Raynes, Rudolph Raynes, Rebecca Remaley, Crystal Reynold, A. Joe Reynolds, Deborah Roda, Madora Saunders, Janice Sayre, Kay Seakelly, Carrie Shamblin, Andrea L. Smith, Debra Smith, Diana Sova, Kara Spencer, Terri Stanley, Vickie Stapleton, Murlene Starcher, Amber Stover, Carolyn Studyvin, Eric Studyvin, Donald Thomas, Janet Thomas, Laura Travis, Norris Troney, Belinda Vance, Sandra Vargo, B. Jean Vaughn, Mel Vaughn, Lola Waldorf, David Wall, William Walters, Lisa Ward, Linda Watson, A. Fred
Whaples, Paulette Williams, AnWithrow, Cassandra gela Woodrum, Clarence Woodworth, Deborah Wooten, Dale Wright, Arzie Yoak, Gretchen Young, and Ruth Ann Zoeller. • Substitute nurses: Dena Cox, Nikki Huff and Stacy McDade. • Extracurricular: William Watkins, Poca Middle School, wrestling. • Substitute aides: Christie Allen, Kathryn Arnott, Stanley Baldwin , Carmen Campbell, Amy Chapman, Anita Cooper, Rebecca Daniels, Marsha Davis, Janell Dillon, R. Kay Dooley, Bridget Edwards, Angela Grady, Beverly Hinrichs, Dorothy Holmes, Jennifer Hudnall, Brittany Jackson, Loretta Landers, Noca Marshall, Lisa Nicholson, Lisa Richardson, Jennifer Rooper, Karen Rooper, Paula Shafer, Audra Smith, Linda Teetor, Wendy Thomas, and Frances Vickers.
University of Charleston Names 55 Pharmacy Students to the Dean's List The University of Charleston has named 55 students from the School of Pharmacy to the Dean's list. The Dean's List recognizes fulltime students who earn a grade
point average of 3.5 or higher. Local students who have earned a spot on this list are: Amanda Wolfe from Winfield, a third-year pharmacy student
Lisa Pollesch from Scott Depot, a second-year pharmacy student Neal Smith from Scott Depot, a second-year pharmacy student The University of Charleston
pharmacy school opened its doors in August 2006 in a new, state-ofthe-art building. Its first class of 69 doctors of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) graduated in May 2010. With 293
current students, it is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and offers a challenging curriculum in a technology-infused environment.
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Meeting to discuss raising Fire Fee set for June 14 By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
WINFIELD – The Putnam County Commission will hold a special evening meeting on Thursday, June 14, at 7 p.m. at the courthouse in Winfield to discuss a proposal to raise the county's fire service fee. The Putnam Fire Board asked for the increase at the Commission's May 22 meeting. Last year, the Fire Board also asked for an increase in the fire service fee, but the commission rejected those increases, which would have doubled the amount home owners and businesses would have paid. The fire fee was implemented in 1986 and has never been raised. Putnam County Commissioner Joe Haynes asked for the evening meeting at the Commission's May 22 meeting, saying that he wanted everyone who had an interest in commenting on the proposed rate increase to have the opportunity to do so. “I feel it is important because it gives the community a chance to attend and have input,” Haynes said. “A lot of working people could not make a 9 a.m. meeting (the normal meeting time of the commission).”
The most recent proposed increase from the Fire Board is scaled back from last year's proposal. The proposed rates are based on the size of a structure. For residential homes up to 2,500 square feet the current fire service fee is $25 and under the proposed increase would go up to $37.50 a year. For residential homes 2,501 square feet and over, the proposal would raise the fire service fee from $30 to $45 a year. For commercial property under 2,500 square feet the fire service fee would increase from $50 to $75 a year, while for commercial property 2,501 to 3,750 square feet the fee would increase from $100 to $150. Commercial property fees would continue to escalate based on the size of a structure until they top out at buildings larger than 20,001 square feet. For those size commercial buildings the rate would increase from $750 to $1,125 a year. Marty Chapman, president of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce, said that businesses are concerned about the potential increase in the fire fee that they would have to pay. He said that the Chamber would like to see a full evaluation
of the existing fire service system in the county to make sure that it is being run in the most efficient and effective manner. “We have eight fire departments, do we need that,” Chapman said. “Are they taking advantage of economies of scale? Our position is that we are asking for an evaluation of the
entire system. How do you know what you need, if you don't know what you have?” Fire chiefs in Putnam County say that the increases are necessary in order to keep pace with the rising costs of fuel, workers' compensation insurance and equipment. If approved by the Commission, the fee increases
would bring the Fire Board an estimated $1.1 million a year. Currently, the fire service fees bring in more than $700,000 a year. Chapman said that the Chamber would like to see a thorough evaluation of where the existing money is going. “We all appreciate the volunteers who give their time as firefighters,” Chapman said. “This isn't about that. The Fire Board needs to be run like a business. They need to be cost effective in what they are doing. Everyone is doing more with less these days.” Last year, Haynes and fellow Commissioner Gary Tillis opposed the fire fee increase while Commissioner Steve Andes, who serves on the Fire Board, supported the increase. This time around, Haynes said, “I feel the new proposal is a lot more reasonable. I applaud the firefighters and fire board for their efforts to scale back their request. I have not made my mind up yet and as always want to hear from residents and business owners.” The public will have that opportunity on June 14 beginning at 7 p.m. at the courthouse in Winfield.
Putnam Development Authority to participate in Business Mission to Japan STAFF REPORT WINFIELD -- Heather Vanater, economic development project director for the Putnam County Development Authority, is participating in a business mission to Japan led by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. The mission's goals will be to attract new business investments in West Virginia and to maintain
strong ties with established investors. "The business relationship between Japan and West Virginia continues to be an important part of our state's growing economy," Tomblin said. "I will be meeting with companies that have invested in the state to discuss their current operations as well as potential expansion projects. Also, I
will meet with Japanese companies currently considering West Virginia as an investment location." The business mission began on May 31 and will continue until June 9. Tomblin and First Lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin will be joined by representatives of local development authorities from Wood, Jackson and Putnam counties, the
Polymer Alliance Zone and Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love. The Bowles Rice law firm represents several Japanese companies doing business in the state. In meetings with individual companies and through networking receptions in Tokyo and Nagoya, Tomblin and the delegation members will promote West Virginia to firms representing the state's target industries. These include Japanese manufacturers of automotive components, chemicals, polymers, aerospace components, metalworking and other sectors. International companies that have invested in the state employ more than 20,000 West Virginians. More than half of those jobs are in the manufacturing sector. Wheeling-Nisshin was established in Follansbee in 1986 and was the
first Japanese investment in West Virginia. Since the West Virginia Japan Office opened in Nagoya in 1990, an additional 20 Japanese companies have invested in the state. Today those Japanese firms employ approximately 2,300 West Virginians. "West Virginia has a strong track record with the Japanese companies doing business here," said Secretary of Commerce Keith Burdette. "They have found West Virginia to be a good place to do business and always are willing to assist us in sharing their experiences with other potential investors." In addition to investment in the state, Japan is West Virginia's second largest market for non-coal exports. In 2011 the state's exports to Japan totaled more than $420 million.
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First Lady to speak at Reception for Leadership Putnam SUBMITTED ARTICLE HURRICANE -- A reception to recognize the graduates of Leadership Putnam County will take place on Friday, June 15 at 8:30 a.m. at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in Hurricane. This reception is open to all Chamber members, past leadership class participants, class sponsors and class presenters. First Lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin will address the gradu-
ates and guests; the event will also include a buffet breakfast and slide show of the Leadership Putnam County activities. Now in its 23rd year, Leadership Putnam County is a look behind the scenes, designed to help participants understand community issues and to provide information as to how decisions are made and how services are delivered in our county. The 12 participants attended a
and innovative programs. It is one of only eightWestVirginia schools being honored this year. Principal Gary Hoffman is quick to deflect praise to the students, staff, and community of Eastbrook Elementary, calling Eastbrook “Putnam County’s best kept secret.” The school enjoys a rural setting that is home to long-time teachers and families who value education and parent-school
Putnam County 4-H Extension Agent visits Lakeside Elementary
series of nine classes, consisting of on-site visits and presentations by community representatives from all sectors of local government and area business. There is a $15 cost for the breakfast and reservations are requested by June 13. For additional information or to make reservations, please call 304757-6510, email chamber@putnamcounty.org or register online at www.putnamchamber.org.
Eastbrook Elementary named School of Excellence WINFIELD -- Eastbrook Elementary School has been designated a West Virginia School of Excellence by the West Virginia Department of Education. Eastbrook is being honored for its rigorous and challenging curricula, safe and drug-free environment, participatory leadership, active teaching and learning, environment that strengthen teacher skills, documented student achievement, and advanced
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partnerships. Putnam’s superintendent has a soft spot in his heart for Eastbrook, since he opened the school as its first principal. “This is a gratifying recognition for the excellent teaching and learning at Eastbrook,” said Superintendent Chuck Hatfield. “It is a truly outstanding school.” Eastbrook Elementary will be recognized formally by the WVDE in the fall.
As pictured, WVU Putnam County 4-H Extension Agent Beth Baldwin assisted students from Ms. Dovetta Harless’ class how to build a water cycle in a jar.
On April 18th and 19th, Lakeside Elementary’s 5th grade classes were visited by the WVU Putnam County 4-H Extension Agent, Beth Baldwin, who talked about water quality and the water cycle. Ms. Tammy Brown and Ms. Dovetta Harless’ classes learned by doing; building edible aquifers and water cycles in a jar while discussing the importance of water conservation. These hands on projects helped the youth to see how pollution gets introduced into our water systems and how the water cycle works. Funding for this educational program was funded by the Toyota 4-H20 Community Project Grant. The students had worked on a unit in their science classes on topics such as the water cycle, clouds, aquifers, treatment plants and the importance of water conservation during the month of April, and attended the Hurricane Water Festival on May 3rd at The Wave Pool in Hurricane, WV.
Homestead Days 2012
Trout Report The following West Virginia waters were stocked with trout last week (any stream appearing more than once received multiple stockings): Anthony Creek, Bear Rocks Lake, Big Clear Creek, Blackwater River, Buffalo Fork Lake, Cacapon Park Lake, Clear Fork of Guyandotte River, Glady Fork, Greenbrier River, Knapps Creek, Little Clear Creek, North Fork of Anthony Creek, Opequon Creek, Pinnacle Creek (lower section), Pond Fork, Rocky Marsh Run, Shavers Fork (Bemis), Shavers Fork (lower section), Shavers Fork (upper section), South Branch (Franklin), Tilhance Creek, Tuscarora Creek, Wheeling Creek, Big Sandy Creek, Brandywine Lake, Brushy Fork Lake, Buffalo Creek (Brooke), Bullskin Run, Camp Creek, Castleman Run Lake, Cherry River, Coopers Rock Lake, East River, Evitts Run, French Creek Pond, Kimsey Run Lake, Laurel
Fork of Holly River, Left Fork of Holly River, Mash Fork, Mash Fork of Camp Creek (Children & Class Q), Middle Creek, Middle Wheeling Lake, Mill Creek of Opequon Creek, New Creek, North Fork of Lunice, North Fork of Patterson Creek, R.D. Bailey Tailwaters, South Mill Creek Lake, Summersville Tailwaters, Warden Lake, Williams River, Burnsville Tailwaters, Cranberry River, East Fork Greenbrier River, Elk River, Gandy Creek, Horseshoe Run, Laurel Creek of New River, Laurel Fork (Randolph), Little River East Fork Greenbrier River, Little River West Fork Greenbrier River Lost River, Mill Creek of New River, North Fork of South Branch, Red Creek, Rockcliff Lake, South Fork of Cranberry River, Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters, Sutton Tailwaters, Teter Creek Lake, Trout Run, Tygart Headwaters, Waites Run, West Fork Greenbrier River, Blackwa-
ter River, Buffalo Fork Lake, Cherry River, Elk River, Greenbrier River, Indian Rocks Lake, Paw, Paw Creek, Rockcliff Lake, Summersville Tailwaters, Warden Lake, Whiteday Creek, Back Fork of Elk River, Clear Fork of Guyandotte River, Desert Fork, East Fork Greenbrier River, Glade Creek of New River, Little River East Fork Greenbrier River, Little River West Fork Greenbrier River, Lost River, Marsh Fork, New Creek, North Fork of Patterson Creek, Pinnacle Creek (lower section), Right Fork of Middle Fork River, Shavers Fork (upper section), Sugar Creek, Trout Run, Waites Run and West Fork Greenbrier River.
Friday, June 8th 6:00 to 10:00 Homestead Days Cruise-In. Buffalo/Eleanor Midget League Football will be selling food. Saturday, June 9th 10:00 to 4:00 Craft Bazaar (Room B) 11:30 to 5:30 Kids Fun Zone (Eleanor Town Park). Fun Zone includes 2 inflatable water slides, in-
flatable obstacle course and a bounce house. Cotton candy, popcorn and snow cones will be provided. 11:00 Parade line-up 12:00 Grand Parade MUSIC AT THE GAZEBO: 1:00 to 5:00WV Mountain Boys; 2 For Jesus 6:00 to 10:00 The Brown Sister Band; Big Country.
Community News Putnam County Native named a GSC Distinguished Business Student Page 8 –Tuesday,June 5,2012
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GLENVILLE, WV – The Glenville State College Department of Business faculty have announced twenty-five distinguished business student award recipients for the 2011-2012 academic school year. "I am very proud of these students' achievements. The GSC Department of Business faculty, staff, and I are also very proud that we had a part in preparing them to reach their career goals," said GSC Department of Business Chair Dr. Charles D. Batson. One of the students recognized at the event was Brian Griffith, a senior Accounting and Management major, who received the Highest Senior Major Field Test Score Award. Griffith is from Winfield, West Virginia in Putnam County but now resides in Glenville, West Virginia in Gilmer
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Inside the new Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery is a monument to West Virginians killed in Iraq and Afghanistan since the War on Terror began in the wake of Sept. 11, 2001. Photo by Jack Bailey Brian Griffith County. The awards were presented to the students at the annual GSC Business Recognition Spring Luncheon. For more information
about the department or the event, contact Batson at Dorman.Batson@glenville.edu or (304) 462-6254.
Scottish Rite Club to hold Annual Pig Roast The Scottish Rite Club in the valley will be having its annual pig roast at the WV Pumpkin Park in Milton WV on June 9, 2012 at 12:00 noon. All Masons and their families are welcome to attend. We ask all
those attending to please bring a covered dish. The Club will provide Smoke Pork and Turkey. All donations go to the Marshall Language Clinic. This is family activity NO Alcohol is allowed.
The new 354-acre Donel Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery has the capacity to serve as the final resting place for approximately 60,000 veterans. Photo by Jack Bailey worthy resting place for those who have served and sacrificed." Sen. Rockefeller echoed those thoughts. "It was an honor to work with Don on this project, and we worked very hard to get it started because it's important for our veterans and their families to know they will be remembered always in a place of such honor and distinction," said Rockefeller. "And this memorial is also for West Virginia communities - boy scouts and girl scouts, church groups and school groups, and veterans' organizations - to have the opportunity to show their respect and gratitude by tending to the grounds, placing flags neatly at every marker on Memorial Day and Veterans Day, and by standing in quiet reflection to feel the legacy of patriotism. This memorial cemetery is the least we can do for our veterans and their families to thank them for what they've done for us." Sen. Manchin, who was governor at the time ground was broken on the cemetery in 2010, said that the cemetery was a special place. "Our veterans have given so much to this state and this country, and West Virginians deserve a special place where our fallen
can rest and where we can pay tribute," said Manchin. "This beautiful Veterans cemetery is a reality today because of the diligent collaboration of so many dedicated people and organizations over the years. I am truly honored to participate in this special dedication as we remember my dear friend Donel Kinnard and all who have served our nation with the utmost distinction." U.S. Rep. Capito said that the dedication of the new cemetery on Memorial Day was fitting as West Virginia has a long, proud history of sending men and women into the armed forces. “I am honored to participate in the state Veterans cemetery dedication ceremony. These special ceremonies are a chance for our community to gather to remember the courage and sacrifice of our nation's veterans. With the utmost respect, I thank the heroes and their families who have made the ultimate sacrifice. America will always remember and value their bravery and courage," Capito said. The new 354-acre Donel Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery has the capacity to serve as the final resting place for approximately 60,000 veterans.
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Sprayground opens at Hurricane City Park
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Memorial Day – A Time to Reflect
By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
HURRICANE – The new sprayground at Hurricane City Park has opened to the public. The new water attraction opened on Friday, May 25, and is now open seven days a week. “We think there were 500 people there on Saturday,” said Hurricane City Manager Ben Newhouse of the first weekend the sprayground was open. “Other days there have been 70, 80, 90 people there. It is a nice addition to the park.” The sprayground is designed for children under the age of 14. It features a variety of fixtures that spray water to the delight of its patrons. On a recent hot and humid afternoon, nearly 100 children were running around and laughing and playing at the sprayground. “It really is intended for small kids,” Newhouse said. “Older kids and adults have swimming pools and the Wave Pool, but this is something for younger kids.” The sprayground does not have a lifeguard on duty, and Newhouse said that the city asks those using the sprayground to use common sense. “We ask people to simply respect the facility,” Newhouse said. “Watch your kids when you are there.”
Dozens of children splash and play in the new sprayground at Hurricane City Park on a recent, hot afternoon. The new sprayground opened on May 25 and is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday throughout the summer. Photo by Jack Bailey
The sprayground is free, something that Newhouse said delights kids and their parents alike. “We've had a really good reception so far,” Newhouse said. “We had kids lined up waiting for it to open.” Work on the sprayground project began two years ago. The approximately $200,000 project was funded in large part through grants and donations. More than $140,000 in grants was raised. In addition to the 2,000square-foot concrete pad that houses the sprayground, new bathroom facilities and a pumphouse were also constructed. The sprayground is located to
the left at the far end of the parking lot after you cross the bridge leading into Hurricane City Park. The sprayground is open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. In the near future, Newhouse said that the city will begin renting the sprayground for private parties from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The rental fee has not been set yet. The sprayground will be open throughout the summer and perhaps into September depending on the weather, Newhouse said. For more information about the sprayground, contact the city of Hurricane at (304) 562-5896.
Belle of Cincinnati Dinner Cruise The Point Pleasant River Museum in Point Pleasant, WV will be having their annual benefit cruise on the Cincinnati Belle July 31, 2012. The 2 -½ hour Dinner Cruise will board at 6.15 pm at Point Pleasant Riverfront Park. Departure will be at 7:00 pm and the “Belle” will return at 9:30 pm. There will be entertainment, a silent auction, and 50/50 split pot. Dinner will be Roast Texas Brisket au jus, Chef Alain’s homemade lasagna, sautéed riverboat rice, green beans with butter and seasonings, tossed garden salad with dressing and accoutrements, rolls, dessert, coffee & tea. Tickets are: Adult $45.00, Kids (4-12) $25.00. (Handicap Accessible)
Pictured is John L. Burnside on Memorial Day 2012. SUBMITTED ARTICLE - John L. Burnside is 92 years old and is a WWII Veteran from Winfield, WV. On Memorial Day 2012, he was visiting Haven of Rest Memory Gardens where his beloved wife Lou Ella Burnside is laid to rest. Betty Lett, with Haven of Rest, talked to Mr. Burnside and thanked him for serving our great nation at this time in our history. On July 17, 1942 John became a United States Marine when he went to Charleston and enlisted. During basic training it was so
hot at Paris Island that there were ambulances circling the field and taking to the sick bays those who couldn't withstand the heat. During the war he was a United States Marine and a crew chief on the B25 bomber in the South Pacific. Their job was to drop bombs on the Japanese supplies. They also worked in coordination with PT boats. John has often wondered if John F. Kennedy was one of those he had unknowingly worked with.
LOCAL DIRECTORY Tickets are available at the Point Pleasant River Museum Tuesday thru Sunday. People may call the museum and with a credit card can purchase tickets over the phone and they will be mailed to them. Cruisers should
get their tickets early as they will not be available at the boat and in the past have been sold out prior to departure date. If you have any questions, please contact us at 304-6740144.
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The Elk are Coming
David Payne Sr.
Column by David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com
There was a time when the eastern elk roamed throughout West Virginia. The elk was extirpated from the state around 1875 – and the eastern elk (the elk that live out west are a different subspecies) – itself actually went extinct around that time, but the state still took it upon itself to make it a protected species. For around a century, shooting an elk in West Virginia has been a serious crime, despite the fact there has not been a single elk to shoot.
Until now. West Virginia has done feasibility studies on reintroducing elk to the state as early as 1972. Potential crop damage from elk, as well as the possibility of auto collisions, kept the idea of reintroducing elk officially non-feasible. At that time, the whitetail deer had not yet fully recovered from its near extirpation and biologists were concerned what competition from elk might do. The study concluded that the only reason to reintroduce elk would be to right a historical wrong, to put one of God's creatures back in its rightful environment. The report didn't actually mention “God,” but you get the idea. Kentucky, however, ultimately made that decision for us. In the late 1990s, Kentucky stocked elk on reclaimed strip mines that just happened to be on the West Virginia border. West Virginia biologists knew right away what that meant and started planning for the day the elk would come. There have been rumors of elk meandering southern West Virginia for many years and I think it was one of the state's unconfirmed rumors for quite a while. I remember well when those ru-
mors were substantiated – actually by one of the DNR commissioners, yes, a commissioner, saw an elk in Boone County on his way to work. The DNR's 2005 elk study – this would have been done not long after the commissioner saw that first elk – found that the best habitat in the state for elk was in the Ohio Valley, but it also had too much automobile traffic and agriculture – nobody wants people getting hurt hitting elk in their cars, or eating our food. The study found that the absolute worst elk habitat was in the southern coal fields – basically the only decent habitat is on reclaimed mountaintop removal sites - although that was the only place where the risk of elk/human conflict was acceptable. Basically, the state plans to maintain a population of elk in a seven-county “elk management area,” which includes a 2,845 square-mile area, consisting of and is defined by the following • A portion of Boone County south and west of West Virginia 3. • A portion of Lincoln County south of Lincoln County 11 to Branchland, west of West Virginia 10 to Midkiff, south of Lincoln
County roads 48 and 7 to Sias, south of Lincoln County 46 to Spurlockville, south of Lincoln County 62 to the junction of W.Va. 3 (Alkol), south of W.Va. 3 to the Boone County border. • Logan McDowell, Wyoming and Mingo counties. • A portion of Wayne County from Kentucky state line, south of Wayne County 36 to Radnor, east of West Virginia 152 to junction with Wayne County 30, south of county road 30 and West Virginia 37 (East Lynn), south of Wayne County 25 to Nestlow, south of Wayne County 21 to junction of Wayne County 11 at Lincoln County line. In that management area, the elk will continue to enjoy protected status until they reach a huntable population, which the DNR considers to be one elk per three square miles of habitat, or 950 animals. As far as the state is concerned, the only acceptable areas for elk are the elk management area, plus the eastern highland counties (such as Pocahontas and Pendleton) as well as a strip that includes parts ofWirt and Roane counties – all fairly remote areas of the state. To get there on their own from the
elk management area, the elk would have to go through Beckley to get to the eastern counties and the Kanawha Valley to get to the Roane County area. I don't expect the DNR to allow elk in any metropolitan areas such as those. A lot still has to happen before West Virginia can have its first elk hunting season. Biologists will have to find a way to gauge the elk population – deer, turkey, etc. populations are estimated on the harvest size and you can't do that with elk until you actually start hunting them. Then, it will have to establish a healthy population, but by then, there could be another plan in place – it is to be reevaluated every five years. Honestly, however, I don't expect to see much change. I remember talking to biologists about this possibility six or seven years ago when I was a young outdoors writer for a daily newspaper in Parkersburg. The idea was basically the same then as the current proposed elk management plan – carve out a slice of the southern coalfields for them to live and keep them there. Contact David Payne Sr. at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com.
2012 Turkey Harvest sees 10 percent decline Statewide By David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com
Overall, this spring's turkey harvest was nothing to gobble home about. The 2012 spring-turkey harvest fell sharply from last year’s total, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources officials said. The season began April 23 and ran through May 19. Preliminary harvest figures for the 2012 season are 8,332 bearded turkeys checked in, said Frank Jezioro, DNR director. That’s a 10 percent decline from the 2011 harvest and a 15 percent drop from the previous five years’ average, he said. Biologists hadn’t been expecting this to be a banner year for turkey hunters. For decades, biologists have understood that the brood counts from two years before are accurate predictors of
harvests, since most of the birds killed are two years old. Brood production in 2010 was 28 percent lower than 2009 – although this year’s harvest was somewhat larger than the brood count might indicate. As for next year’s prospects, the 2011 brood count was higher than the previous year’s, although still below average. “Because future harvests are dependent on brood production and survival, let’s hope for a dry June and a more normal spring in 2013, if there is such a thing,” said Jezioro. In Putnam County, hunters bagged 196 turkeys, compared with 237 last year and 323 in 2010. Hunters in Cabell County harvested 133 turkeys, compared with 134 last year and 236 in 2010. This year’s harvest was actually the lowest spring kill since 1989, when a mere 7,245 birds were
bagged. Although most of the state saw a sharp decline in the harvest this year, the Northern Panhandle Counties actually saw a seven percent increase. Southwestern West Virginia counties (DNR District 5) saw the sharpest decline of any area in the state, with a 25 percent decrease. District 5 includes Putnam, Cabell, Boone, Lincoln, Kanawha, Logan, Mason, Mingo and Wayne
Counties. Mason County, however, led the state in turkeys harvested – thanks largely to excellent turkey habitat that can support a large population – although Mason County saw one of the sharpest declines in harvest. A total of 343 birds were harvested in Mason this year, compared to 447 last year and 551 the year before. The top counties were Mason, Preston (330), Harrison (282), Wood (237) and Greenbrier (235). Rounding out the top 10 counties were Jackson (229), Marshall (227), Upshur (224), Monongalia (222) and Kanawha (213). An early spring may have played some role in the harvest decline. Curtis Taylor, West Virginia DNR Wildlife Resources chief, said that the early spring weather did change conditions for hunters, even though turkey behavior, which is based on the length of daylight, not tempera-
tures, remains the same every year. In most counties, including Putnam and Cabell counties, the trees were already in full-leaf by the time season began. While the early arrival of spring, the vegetation decreases the distance from which one can hear a gobbler. Taylor said that might have created an impression for hunters that there were fewer turkey this year. Kem Shaw, wildlife biologist, said the turkey population is strong in Putnam and Cabell counties. While the harvests have not always been heavy in those counties, Shaw said that was likely due to a lack of hunters, not lack of birds. “I think the birds are there, but not the hunting pressure. We've got a strong, healthy turkey population,” he said. Contact David Payne Sr. via email at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com.
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The Putnam Standard Across 1. Door feature 5. Christian Science founder 9. New moon, e.g. 14. Control freak 15. Achy 16. Horse opera 17. Aroma 18. Checked item 19. Contemptuous look 20. Energy converters (2 wds) 23. Bridge play (pl.) 24. Map line 28. “Give it ___!” (2 wds) 29. Big ___ Conference 31. French Sudan, today 32. Lawn mower’s path 35. Sits tight 37. End 38. Hit by thunderstorm’s electrical discharge (2 wds) 41. “Is that ___?” 42. Bulrush, e.g. 43. Like some buckets 44. Clickable image 46. ___ bit 47. “Wheel of Fortune” buy (2 wds) 48. Not at all 50. Makes right 53. January 1 to December 31 (2 wds) 57. Strikes with beak
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60. Cameron ___, actress 61. Plunge headfirst 62. Fits 63. #1 spot 64. Battery contents 65. Regretful 66. Bungle, with “up” 67. Cravings
Down 1. Comprehend 2. Low point 3. Kind of layer 4. Robin’s tidying spot 5. Former Portugese monetary unit 6. Opportunities, so to speak 7. Blah 8. Abominable Snowman 9. Presents, as a threat 10. Two-wheeled covered carriage 11. Absorbed, as a cost 12. “Comprende?” 13. “To ___ is human ...” 21. Acrobat’s garb 22. Dressed to the ___ 25. Dye with wax 26. Similar 27. Turn red or yellow, say 29. Bit of color 30. Halftime lead, e.g. 32. Assassinated
33. Ham radio response 34. Burning 35. Dwell 36. Habitual drug user 39. Handrail support 40. Time of financial need (2 wds) 45. Neigh softly
47. Blows away 49. Flip, in a way 50. Monroe’s successor 51. Prepare for winter takeoff 52. Small spreading juniper bush 54. ___ cheese
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Obituaries
Page 12 –Tuesday,June 5,2012 DONALD RAY ANDERSON DOROTHY MARIE (FEIPEL) BAHOR BRENNA DIANN BLANKENSHIP PAULINE BUTTA MARGARET GATENS CARGILL OLA MAE DAILEY MYRTLE P. McDONIE DAVIS WILLIAM J. FERRANTI KRIS ANN GRIZZELL FRY MARIE JOSEPHINE GUTHRIE ELAINE LESLIE HOLLYFIELD GENEVIEVE M. LANDERS RALPH FINLEY MANDEVILLE LILLIAN G. McCLURE JEREMY STEPHEN SAMPLES LINDA LOU SMITH WILLIAM FREDRICK WISE SNEED
DONALD RAY ANDERSON Donald Ray Anderson, 68, of Leon passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West at Thomas Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was a lifelong farmer, and enjoyed the outdoors. Born July 28, 1943, in Charleston, he was the son of the late Perry Anderson and Lucy Mae Hicks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Perry Anderson; and a sister, Gloria Jean Legg. In accordance with his wishes, his body was cremated. No services were scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be sent to the Anderson family, and the online guestbook signed, by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor, was in charge of arrangements.
DOROTHY MARIE (FEIPEL) BAHOR Dorothy Marie (Feipel) Bahor, 92, of St. Albans left this life on May 24, 2012, to enter into her new life with Christ. Dorothy, Dottie, Grandma Dot and Dot were her most common names, but she will be missed the most as Mom. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest M. Bahor, in 1978. Dot was born in Detroit, Mich., where she eventually met and married Ernie. They moved to the Charleston area in the 1940s for Ernie's work at Union Carbide. As many in this area from that era did, they settled in St. Albans to raise
their family. Dorothy and Ernie had seven children, all of whom remain. She is survived by Jean Young and husband, Skip, of Atlanta, Ga., Edward Bahor and wife, Corinne, of St. Albans, Carolyn Sutton and husband, John Y. Sutton, of Bridgeport, Jacqueline Brown of Townville, S.C., Loretta McGinnis and husband, John, of Dayton, Ohio, Debbie Tettenburn and husband, Frank, of St. Albans and Mary Busch of Richmond, Va. Dorothy is also survived by, and lives on through, 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was a great mother, grandmother and loyal wife and homemaker. We still miss her homemade cookies (and she didn't use a recipe). She was raised during the Great Depression era where you had to work for all you gained. Her hard work ethic was a trademark of her personality, and that "gene" was passed on to all the kids. And, to her and Ernie's credit, all the children graduated with a college degree. Dorothy gave back to her community in later years, volunteering at Thomas Memorial Hospital for 17 years. Dorothy lived the last eight years at Broadmore Assisted Living in Teays Valley. She enjoyed bird-watching, watching Lawrence Welk and The Gaithers. Thank you, Broadmore, for all you have done for Dot. The family would like to express its heartfelt thanks to the staff at Dunbar Care and Rehabilitation Center. In this day of unpleasant hospital experiences, Dunbar Rehab was a pleasant surprise and an answer to prayer as the staff, from maintenance to the administrator, worked together to care for Dot in her last days, and genuinely cared for her and the family. We thank you, and God bless you. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, May 26, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, St. Albans with Father Patrick M. McDonough as celebrant. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, was in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1023 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, WV 25177. You may share memories or condolences with the family at
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BRENNA DIANN BLANKENSHIP Brenna Diann Blankenship, 27, of Buffalo passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Shadyside following a courageous battle with cancer. She was a 2002 graduate of Buffalo High School, and was currently employed as a pharmacy technician at CAMC Teays Valley, with federal and state certifications. Most of all, Brenna was a wonderful wife and mother who loved and cared for her children. She also enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Born September 11, 1984, she was the daughter of Beth (Richie) Harrison of Poca and Richard Shawn Bigham of Lancaster, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her loving husband, Travis L. Blankenship; a daughter, Shelby Blankenship; a son, Mason Blankenship; a brother, Bryan Bigham of Buffalo; maternal grandparents, Ron and Pat Burdette of Buffalo; as well as a host of loving family and friends. The family suggests memorial contributions are made to People's Federal Credit Union, which in turn will be used to present a gift in Brenna's memory to the staff of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Shadyside for their exceptional and dignified care for Brenna during her final days. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 29, at Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor Chapel with Pastor Mike Tucker officiating. Burial followed in the Blankenship Family Cemetery, Buffalo. Online condolences may be sent to the Blankenship family, and the online guestbook signed, by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor, was in charge of arrangements.
The Putnam Standard great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 26, at CunninghamParker-Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Fairley McCormick officiating. Burial followed in Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Pocatalico. The family wishes to thank the staff at Putnam Care and Rehab for the kindness shown to Pauline. The family will accept memorial online condolences at cpjfuneralhome.com. Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home assisted the Butta family
MARGARET GATENS CARGILL Margaret Gatens Cargill, 97, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Scott Depot, passed away from pneumonia at Lakewood Ranch Memorial Hospital on May 2, 2012. She was born to the late Arthur and Clyde Gatens on August 16, 1914, in Bancroft. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Cargill, and daughter, Angela Cargill. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Ted, John, Hugh, Maurice, Paul and Joe Gatens. She is survived by daughter, Carolyn Sue Fewell (Jim) of Sarasota; and sons, Jimmy of Sarasota, George (Nancy) of Monroe, NC, Keith (Vicki) of Kershaw, SC, and Chris (Linda) of Canal Winchester, OH. She is also survived by sisters, Judy Witt of Gaithersburg, Md, and Rosalie Waldorf or Milton; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild. Mrs. Cargill was a devout Catholic. She was dearly loved by all who met and knew her. Funeral Mass was held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Bancroft. Burial was in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, was in charge of arrangements.
OLA MAE DAILEY PAULINE BUTTA Pauline Butta, 81, of Charleston left to join her husband and parents in Heaven on May 22, 2012. She was the former owner and operator of Butta's Grocery Store. Pauline loved people, and was an excellent saleslady and a friend to many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert W. and Zona M. Paxton; husband, Faduch "Fats" Butta; and her sister, Corrine Neal. Surviving her are sons, James R. Butta and wife, Becky, of Parkersburg and Mark A. Butta and wife, Leanne K., of Youngstown, Ohio; daughter, Maria Southall of Scott Depot; grandchildren, C.J. Butta, Valerie R. Porter, Kevin Southall, Dr. Lindsey G. Butta and Alexandra N. Butta; three
Ola Mae Dailey, 88, of Ona went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 25, 2012, at her residence, surrounded by all of her children and their spouses. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 29, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton with the Rev. James Dailey, Pastor Paul Meadows and Evan Dailey officiating. Burial followed in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. She was born May 27, 1923, in Milton, a daughter of the late John W. and Sarah A. Jackson Ashworth. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, the Rev. Charles Denver Dailey; three sisters, Leona Ensor, Lula Lunsford and Opal Hanna; and eight brothers, Everett, Arnold, Linville, Harvey, Delbert, Bennie, Woodrow and Roy L. Ashworth. Mrs. Dailey was a member of
Barkers Ridge United Baptist Church, Ona, and was a wonderful mother and homemaker. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sara and Robert Bailey of Ona; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dennie and Patricia Dailey of Ona, Mike and Ollie Dailey of Teays Valley and Glen and Karen Dailey of Ona; eight grandchildren, Wayne (Mechelle) Dailey of Teays Valley, Scott Dailey of Ona, David (Jennifer) Dailey of Boyds, Md., Douglas (Karen) Dailey of Houston, Texas, Evan (Kelli) Dailey of Ona, Jennifer Dailey of Morgantown, Nathanael (Kelly) Bailey of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Elizabeth (Heiko) ter Haseborg of Morgantown; and 10 great-grandchildren, Emily, Allison, Kathleen, Abigail, Charles, Elise, Mason and Sydney Dailey, Jonah Bailey and Jannes ter Haseborg. Heck Funeral Home, Milton, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.heckfuneralhome.com.
MYRTLE P. McDONIE DAVIS Myrtle P. McDonie Davis, 88, of Hurricane passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 29, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Pastor Mark Finley. Burial followed in Forest Memorial Park. She was born May 21, 1924, in Cabell County, a daughter of the late Thomas M. McDonie Sr. and Blanche D. Adkins McDonie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marcellus L. "Morris" Davis; two brothers, Thomas McDonie Jr. and Clayton Ford McDonie; one sister, Patricia Ann Oxley; and son-in-law, Allen Harper. She is survived by her daughter, Marsha Harper of Culloden; one sister, Eloise McDonie; three brothers, Gene, Royce and James McDonie; and two grandchildren, Allen Deron Harper and Crystal Dawn Harper. The family would like to thank her doctors, nurses, aides and the staff of CAMC Teays Valley for all of their love and care. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
WILLIAM J. FERRANTI William J. Ferranti, 69, of Hurricane passed away Friday, May 25, 2012. He was born in Michigan on March 5, 1943. He was employed at Capitol City Auto. He leaves behind his wife, Vada Pauline Ferranti, and a host of family and friends. He will be sadly missed. His family included Pennie Adkins and Kenny Carroll of Nitro; a sister, Trudy, and brothers, Frank, Joe and John, all of North Car-
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The Putnam Standard olina; stepchildren, Tammy and Kelly; and his precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who he loved with all his heart. A memorial service was held Tuesday, May 29, at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane. Condolences and memories may be sent at allenfuneralhomewv.com.
KRIS ANN GRIZZELL FRY Kris Ann Grizzell Fry, 45, of Winfield went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. She was born December 12, 1966, in Huntington, a daughter of the late James and Donna Grizzell. She is survived by her husband, David Brent Fry; two loving daughters, Stephanie and Heather Fry; mother-in-law, Patricia Richmond; brother and his wife, James and Lora Grizzell; two sisters and their fiancés, Sherry Grizzell and Jim Hopkins and Deborah Grizzell and Paul North; sister-in-law and her husband, Yvonne and William Bane; brother-in-law, Phillip Fry; three nieces, Kimberly Jones, Kristen Bane and Isabella Grizzell; two nephews, Christopher Grizzell and Kyle Fry; best friends, Paula and Chris Lawson; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, May 25, at Maranatha Fellowship Church, St. Albans, with Pastor Darren Powell officiating. Entombment followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Special thanks to Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston nurses and staff for the kindness and compassion shown to Kris and the family. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, was in charge of arrangements.
MARIE JOSEPHINE GUTHRIE Marie Josephine Guthrie, 86, of St. Albans passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. She was born August 14, 1925, to the late Andrew and Maymie Stephenson Guthrie. Marie was a retired LPN, and worked several years with CAMC Memorial Division. She was a volunteer at the hospital, and spent many hours there after her retirement. She was a graduate of St. Albans High School, and attended nursing school. Marie served as a member of the Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Donald and Charles Guthrie. She is survived by her sister, Linda A. Snyder Cook of Piketon, Ohio; two brothers and sistersin-law, Crittened L. (Annalee) Guthrie and William L. (Evelyn) Guthrie, all of St. Albans; 14 nieces and nephews; and many grand-nieces and grandnephews too numerous to men-
tion. Memorial services were held Saturday, May 26, at Bethany Baptist Church, St. Albans, with Pastor Tim Campbell officiating. The family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association, 162 Court St., Charleston, WV 25301. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com. Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston was entrusted with the arrangements.
ELAINE LESLIE HOLLYFIELD Elaine Leslie Hollyfield, 63, of Hurricane passed away Friday, May 18, 2012, at home. Elaine was a graduate of Dunbar High School, where she was a majorette and prom queen; Morris Harvey College; and George Washington University. She worked as a physician's assistant in Charleston and Georgia until her retirement and return home to West Virginia. Elaine loved traveling, gardening and her pets, including her beloved dog, Molly. Elaine was preceded in death by her father, Jay F. Hollyfield; and brother, Jay F. Hollyfield Jr. Elaine is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Natalie Hollyfield of Charleston; mother, Velma Hollyfield; brother, Don M. Hollyfield; and uncle, Fred Canaday, all of Dunbar; aunt, Lakie Canaday of Princeton; former sister-in-law, Susan Hollyfield of Virginia; and nieces, Mindi Hollyfield of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Meredith Eaker of Forest, Va. A memorial service was held Saturday, May 26, at the First Baptist Church of Dunbar, Dunbar, WV 25064, with Pastor Philip Shields officiating. The family suggests donations are made in her honor to the Putnam County Animal Relief Center, 1 Sabre Road, Winfield, WV 25213. You may express online condolences at www.cookefuneralhome.com. Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, Nitro assisted the Leslie family.
GENEVIEVE M. LANDERS Mrs. Genevieve M. Landers, loving wife, mother, grandma and mama, 84, of Bancroft went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Genevieve was a member of Lone Oak Church of God Mission. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Landers; and children, Joyce Ann and Paul Ray Landers Jr. Mrs. Landers is survived by her children, Ray Landers and wife, Patsy, of Bancroft and Belinda Ludvigson and husband, Dave, of Rick Lake, Wis.; brother, Elden Tucker of Black Betsy; grandchil-
dren, Travis Ludvigson and wife, Jennifer, Paul Ludvigson, Joshua Landers and wife, Wendy, and Erika Lovejoy and husband, Tim; and great-grandchildren, Cody, Chase, Sammy, Colton, Zachery and Corbyn. A tribute to the life of Mrs. Genevieve M. Landers was held Sunday, May 27, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment followed in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Landers family.
RALPH FINLEY MANDEVILLE Ralph Finley Mandeville, 70, of St. Albans passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Riverview Towers, peacefully in his home where he had resided for the past year. Ralph had also resided in Bainbridge and Ladoga, Ind., for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Mandeville; father, Finley Kester Mandeville Jr.; and his three brothers, Ray Burton Mandeville, Richard Wayne Mandeville and Robert Wayne Mandeville. Surviving are his mother, Reva L. Hartman of Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, Nancy L. Lawrence of St. Albans and Sandra Kay Mandeville of Charleston, S.C.; his son, James Covey Mandeville and his wife, Rachel, of Roachdale, Ind.; his daughter, Nicole Mandeville of St. Albans; and stepdaughters, Kathy McGuire and Brandy Downey of Indiana. Additionally, Ralph is survived by 13 grandchildren who he loved very much; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many very special friends. Ralph was an active member of the St. Albans Moose, as well as being an avid hunter and fisherman, and was the number one Mountaineers fan. A service to honor the life of Ralph Mandeville was held Monday, May 28, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, where his son, James Covey Mandeville, gave his eulogy. Memories of Ralph may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston was in charge of arrangements.
LILLIAN G. McCLURE Lillian G. McClure, 78, of St. Albans passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West after a long illness. She was a former beautician at the Arthur B. Hodges Center, and was a Jehovah's Witness, attending the St. Albans congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Elwood V. McClure; her sister, Wanda "Dollie" Hamric; and parents, Orville H.
Tuesday,June 5,2012 – Page 13 and Freda J. Hamric. Memorial service was held Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Dunbar. Although Lillian had very little family, she was surrounded by many, many good friends who became like family to her. She will be sadly missed by them all. Donations may be made to the Hubbard Hospice House West, 4605 A MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV 25309. Arrangements were in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
JEREMY STEPHEN SAMPLES Jeremy Stephen Samples, 25, of Hurricane, formerly of Bomont, died suddenly on Thursday, May 24, 2012. Jeremy, an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors, was a 2005 graduate of Clay County High School, where he played football and basketball, and later attended WVU and WV State. He attended Burke Memorial United Methodist Church, Camp Creek, and worked for Larry Morris Builders and the West Virginia Division of Highways. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Gale McTheny. Jeremy is survived by his father, Stephen Samples, and stepmother, Alisha Samples, both of Poca; mother, Penny Gallagher, and stepfather, John Gallagher, both of Pinch; sister, Erika Maloney of Huntington; brother, Jacob McCoy Samples of Mount Olive; fiancée, Erin Price of Hurricane; paternal grandparents, Mike and Barbara Samples of Bomont; maternal grandmother, Mary McTheny of Elkview; stepgrandparents, Pam and Sharrell Anderson of Huntington; aunts, Barbara Morris and husband, Larry, of Elkview, Debra Smith of Ohio and Connie McTheny of Tennessee; uncles, Travis McTheny and wife, Julie, of Nitro and Joshua McTheny of Walton; and cousins, Travis Smith and wife, Jodie, Michael Smith, Jesse Smith, Stephanie Pauley and Steven Pauley. Donations may be sent to Kathy Walker, 102 Fernwood Lane, Elkview, WV 25071. Jeremy's funeral service was held Sunday, May 27, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin with Pastor Allen Jones officiating. Burial followed in Smith Family Cemetery, Bomont.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
LINDA LOU SMITH Mrs. Linda Lou Smith, 70, of Poca went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West. Linda was a member of the Nitro Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by her husband, Arlie "Smitty" Smith; sons, Michael Smith and Melissa of Poca and Daniel Smith and Brandi of Poca; sister, Toby Saunders of Poca; brother, Robert "Bub" Ord of Georgia; and grandchildren, Ty, Taylor, Jaydon and a baby girl due in July. Linda was also blessed to have a host of nieces and nephews. A tribute to the life of Mrs. Linda Smith was held Wednesday, May 30, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home with Pastor David Clark officiating. Burial followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. The family suggests donations are made to Hubbard Hospice House West. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Smith family.
WILLIAM FREDRICK WISE SNEED William Fredrick Wise Sneed, 59, of St. Albans went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2012. He was born January 1, 1953, in Malden to the late William Henry and Elizabeth Marie Newman Sneed. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Nettie Darby and Vicky Stansbury. Fred was a former taxi driver for Yellow Top Cab Company. He is survived by his loving family, daughters, Juanita Hobbs of Belle and Honey Pauley of Florida; stepsons, Isaac Chuangcrud of Charleston and Jon Chuangcrud of South Charleston; sister, Chelya Bell of South Carolina; brother, Randall Sneed of St. Albans; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Friday, May 25, at the United Christian Church, Simmons Creek, Belle, with Pastor Billie Mullins officiating. Arrangements were in the care of Elk Funeral Home, 2001 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston.
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Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church ~ Buff Creek Rd. Hurricane, WV. "Helping the hurt get out of the dirt" Service TimesSunday morning 10:00 a.m.; Sunday eve. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. Eve Bible study 7:00 p.m. Special meeting 4th Saturday each month at 7:00 p.m. All area Churches welcome. Heaven is obtainable, Hell is avoidable. We still preach The Book, The Blood and, The Blessed Hope. Pastor Ernie Spence – 304-617-2752. Redeemer Presbyterian Church, PCA, welcomes the community to learn of God's love and grace. They meet at Teays Valley Cinema for worship service at 10 a.m. The church's pastor is Barrett Jordan. For more information, call the church office, 304-757-1197, or check the church's website at www.redeemerpcawv.org. 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, 6:00 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 9:30; Sunday School 10:30. Wednesday Bible study 7:00 P.M.; Family night first Wednesday of each month @ 7:00 P.M. Pastor: Ralph Kernen (304) 7578446. 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; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship; 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Mid-week Service. Pas-
tor Wayne Burch. 304-937-3447.
~ 4345 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV. 757-9166.
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.
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
Springdale Free Will Baptist Church ~ Cow Creek Road, Hurricane (Directions: Off Rt 34, 21/2 miles on Cow Creek Road, stay on left fork of Cow Creek. Church is on the right). Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Midweek Service 7 p.m. Pastor Larry Cooper. 5625389. Teays Valley 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 a.m. until noon. Free clothes for everyone! Pastor: Rev. Charles V. Williams. Phone: 304-757-8400. 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. Neil R. Buchlein, Pastor. www.ascensionwv.com Cross of Grace Lutheran Church ~ 30 Grace Drive, Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-562-0616. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday - 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Pastor Jerry Kliner, STS. “Where people discover Jesus and grow in Faith”. www.coglutheran.com Scott Depot Christ Fellowship
Teays Valley Baptist Church ~ Dr. John D. Smith, Pastor. 3926 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-757-9306. www.teaysvalleybaptist.com Services: SUNDAY - Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship & Children’s Church 10:30 a.m.; Evening worship 6:00 p.m.; Choir Rehearsal 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY – Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m.; Awana 7:00 p.m. All services are interpreted for the deaf. TV Service on Suddenlink Channel 2, Wed. 8:30 – 9 p.m. Radio Program WEMM 8:30 p.m. Thursday. 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 Ridge Road, Robertsburg, WV. SUNDAY: Morning service 10 a.m.; Evening service 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY: Bible Study at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Way of Truth Tabernacle ~ 900 Roosevelt Dr., Eleanor, WV. Services: Sunday morning 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Pastor Nathan Morris (304)543-8053. A new beginning on the old path. Bethel Baptist – Upper Mud River Road, Sias, WV. Services: Sunday morning 10 a.m.; Sunday night 6 p.m.; Wednesday night 7:00 p.m. Glad Tidings Assembly of God ~ 121 Mill Road, Hurricane, WV,
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25526. Adult & Children’s Service Sunday 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Midweek Service 7:00 p.m. Church Phone 304-562-3074. Pastor: Rebekah Jarrell. Asst. Pastor: Aaron Hil. Winfield Presbyterian Church ~ Winfield Presbyterian Church, 4th and Ferry Streets. “A praying community where friendship counts.” Cherrie Sizemore, Minister. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.; Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Looking for a church to call “home”? We would like to be that place. 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. 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 am; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 am; Sunday Praise Service at 6:00pm; Wednesday Kidz & Teens 7:00 pm; Wednesday Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm. Pastor Robert Fulton, 304-5862180. 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, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Pastor: Robert Adkins. 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. Gateway Christian Church ~ Weekly Sunday Evening Service at 6 p.m. Valley Park, Hurricane, WV. Adult & Children’s Ministry available. For more information please call 304-727-8919 or visit www.gatewaychurch.net. Senior Minister: Dave Stauffer. LOVE GOD – LOVE PEOPLE – SERVE. Lakeview Christian Church ~ 108 Lakeview Drive, Hurricane, WV, 25526. Services: Sunday – 11 am and 6:30 pm; Wednesday – 7 pm. Pastor: Jeff Maynard. Phone 304-562-9265. Faith Independent Church ~ Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, Sunday Choir Practice 6 p.m., Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7 p.m. A little country church set on the side of Rt. 62 in the big town of Black Betsy, WV. Pastoral Team: Michael Landers and Randy Browning 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.
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SPECIALS GOING ON! – Doors, Skirting, Windows, etc. (304) 391-5863. (rtc 10-11 hmo) APARTMENT FOR RENT
APARTMENT FOR RENT, MILTON – 3 bedroom, downstairs. Near school & shopping. $625/month plus 1 month’s security.
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No pets. (304) 7438606 or (336) 5899442. (2tp 5-29) VACATION RENTALS
MYRTLE BEACH CONDO FOR RENT – 2 BR, 2 BA, pool, Jacuzzi. Views of ocean & city from 9th Floor. 856-9352931. (12tp 4-10,73)
PART-TIME FREELANCE WRITERS NEEDED – Putnam and Cabell counties. Please call 304743-6731. (rtc) SERVICES
DANNY’S HILLBILLY DITCHDIGGERS – Water, electric, gas & drain lines installed. 304586-9914, 304-389-
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4 GRAVESITES – Priced to sell in highly desirable section of Woodmere Cemetery. Call Sharon 630479-2982. (2tp 5-29) VINTAGE JEWELRY – Call 304-6383865. (rtc 4-24)
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NORITAKE CHINA - Golden Cove 5 piece place setting, service for 12. Original $1,650, asking $1,200. Call for more information 304-757-4584. (rtc)
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MOBILE HOME PARTS: WINTER SPECIALS – Doors, Skirting, Windows, etc. (304) 391-5863. (rtc 10-11 hmo)
SERVICES: CREATIVE CONSTRUCTION – 304-544-6304. Contractorʼs License #WV043966. Free estimates. (4tp 2-7)
FOR RENT: 2 BEDROOM HOME, ONA – Reduced rent for retired female to care for 3-year-old next door, 6-8 days/month. 304-412-1926. (2tc 2-21) HOUSE FOR RENT – Milton, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, brick. $700 month/$500 damage deposit. 304-743-0334, 304-939-2294. (1tp 2-28) MILTON APARTMENT FOR RENT – 1 BR upstairs. Electric range/refrigerator. Walking distance to stores/school. No pets. $350/month + 1 month security. 304743-8606. (2tp 2-21)
EMPLOYMENT: CCCSO IS GROWING – We are looking for CNAʼs and Home Care Aide that would like to grow with us. Starting wage: CNAʼs $8.75; Home Care Aid $8.00. For more information please contact Mrs. Perry at 304-529-4952. (2tc 2-21)
COMMERCIAL CLEANERS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS - Buffalo, full-time, Day & Evenings. Benefits and Vacation. Must pass background check. 304-768-6309. (4tc 2-7 occ)
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - @ Sarah's Heart Childcare, serious inquiries only 304-757-7701. (4tc 1-24 shc) MILTON TEACHER NEEDS – dayshift help with adult autistic son, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Reliable, caring adult only apply. (304) 743-2429. (5t 2-7) PART-TIME FREELANCE WRITERS NEEDED – Putnam and Cabell counties.
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