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Lady Redskins Run 1 and 2 at Regional Track Meet

Student Wins Big at State Math Competition

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

Teamwork — Hurricane’s Emily Schwendiman and Joie Johnston work together to bring home a first and second place showing in the 3,200 meter run Wednesday at the regional track meet.

Photo by Justin Waybright

By Justin Waybright

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HURRICANE - One young man soared high above students from area schools in the W. Va. Math Field Day Competition.

Isaac Tomblin multiplied his success among 24 competitors.

The seventh grader spent countless weekends, studying word problems, applying formulas and working through equations.

During the contest, the Hurricane resident put his mind to the test in a series of three areas, including written, mental and estimation.

This was not Tomblin’s first competition. The young man has competed in these events since fourth grade.

“I always enjoyed working puzzles as a little kid,” he said.

Math is more than a school sub-

Adding a state title—Hurricane Middle School student Isaac Tomblin wins first place in the W. Va. Math Field Day Competition. Photo by Justin Waybright ject to Tomblin. It’s something he plans to use for the rest of his life.

“You always use math, and it is applicable to everyday life,” said Tomblin.

Hurricane Middle School Math

Teacher Aaron Amick is proud of his student. The veteran teacher knows the value of core mathematics skills.

“Math is everywhere, and if you get a solid foundation, it opens all

kinds of opportunities,” said Amick. “You just have to buckle down and work at it.”

The teacher looked toward Tomblin and smiled.

“You can do this,” he said to encourage area students. “Math never gets harder than one step at a time.”

Hurricane Middle School made a statement this year. Not only did Tomblin win, but seventh grader Sabastian Chirinos placed third.

“I’m proud of all the students,” said Amick. “This is awesome.”

Tomblin and Amick look forward to bringing home another state championship next. Until then, Hurricane Middle School students will hammer out math problems every day in preparation.

Amick and Tomblin thank students, teachers and parents for their support.

justin@theputnamstandard.com

HURRICANE - The Redskins made a statement Wednesday evening during the Region IV Track Meet.

The girls made their presence SEE REDSKINS ON PAGE 4

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Crash Scene Speaks Loudly in Buffalo

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

BUFFALO - The cry of a mother and father pierces the air at a local high school.

A frantic couple races to a bloody vehicle accident to find their child lying face-down on the ground.

Two cars sit crunched and mangled, just feet from them.

EMS crews and local firefighters rush to the scene to save the victims’ lives. For one high school student, it was too late.

This painted the horrific picture of what happens all too

often when alcohol and driving mix after high school prom.

More than 300 Buffalo High School students watched the mock accident scene that seemed more real than fantasy.

The event shook Melissa Weaver, parent-actor.

“It felt real,” she said, still emotionally-stirred. “When I came running and saw the body, it felt real.”

Weaver is the mother of Buffalo student Destiny Huttenstine, an organizer of the event.

She has a message to all high school children.

“Call your parents or friends to give you a ride, because if you

A tragic scene all too familiar—Parents run to save their daughter’s life during a mock crash scene at Buffalo High School Friday May 3. Photo by Justin Waybright don’t, you could take your life or someone innocent,” Weaver

said.

After the mock crash scene, local miracle Jeremy Binion spoke to the student body. Last Easter, fueled by an all-night alcohol- and-pill binge, the young St. Albans man crashed his truck into a hillside.

The impact should have killed him. But it didn’t.

Now, that Binion has stopped drinking and has broken the chain of addiction, he is spreading a message to area youth about prevention.

“One bad decision and you can be at the wrong end of SEE SCENE ON PAGE 6

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Page 2 –Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Attention Glad Tidings Assembly of God in Hurricane is looking to fill the following positions: Assistant Pastor and Youth Leader. Applicants for Assistant Pastor are required to have AG credentials.

Youth leader applicants should have a Pentecostal/Spirit-filled background. For more information, please call the church office at (304)562-3074.

Free Blood Pressure Clinic EnAct will be sponsoring a Free Blood Pressure Clinic on Friday May 17, 2013 from 10a – 2p at Hurricane City Hall (Council Chambers), 3255 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV.

Senior & Single Club announces Meeting A new club for those over 50 and single meets at 7 p.m. every third Friday at the Hometown Senior Center, 100 First Avenue, Hometown. For more information, call 585-2745.

21st Spring Gospel Sing: May 16-18 Where: Spring Valley Campground, 8000 Dozer Rd., Cambridge, OH (south off I70 exit 178, next road on right).

When: Thursday – 7 pm Homecoming Night Friday – 7 pm Gospel Bluegrass Saturday – Open Talent 12; Scheduled Talent 1 p.m.

Free admission, free parking!

Bring a lawn chair and a friend.

Call for info 740-732-5291.

Website: www.gospeljubilee.org.

Putnam County Republican Women Meet the third Thursday of each month at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club, 6 p.m. For more information, call Nancy Bradley at 562-3020 or Iva Danner at 5629526.

Diabetes Education Group Meets at 7 p.m., in Room B, Eleanor Town Hall, on the third Tuesday of each month. For

Community Calendar more info, call Mary 304-9374093, Missy 304-937-3373 or Glenville 304-586-2523.

Winfield Community Church hosts Food Pantry Winfield Community Church offers a Food Pantry to assist those in and around the community. New hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the church office, 3680 Winfield Road, Suite B, Winfield.

For more information please call the church office at 304-5861146, M-F from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Winfield Community Church is located at 144 Rocky Step Road in Scott Depot. Sunday worship begins at 10:45 a.m.

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

Kanawha Valley Coin Club The Kanawha Valley Coin Club meets the third Tuesday of each month (7 p.m.) at the Kanawha City Recreation Center located at 3511 Venable Avenue. For more info., call 727-4062 or 925-4852.

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

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

Hometown Lions Club Meetings The Hometown Lions Club

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

PC Democratic Women May Luncheon Meeting The Putnam County Chapter of the West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women will hold its May Luncheon Meeting on Saturday, May 18, Sleepy Hollow Golf Club at noon Cost is $10 per person. Guest Speaker, The Honorable Phillip M. Stowers, Twenty-Ninth Judicial Circuit Court. Bring a door prize and a friend. All Democrats welcome!

Yearly membership dues requested. For more information and to RSVP call President, Dot Turley 304-562-9886.

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

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

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

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

Regular activities include rook, spades, dominoes and pool daily; preventive exercise with Wilma Bennett, 10:15 a.m. Monday and Wednesday; Fit Start, provided by the YMCA, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; crafts with Glenda Black, 10 a.m. Tuesday; and line dancing, 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact the hospital for more details.

Hometown Senior Center Space Rental The Hometown Senior Center is available for rental for showers, birthday parties and other social functions. Reasonably priced, the center has catering available and its dining room seats 75. For reservations or more details, call 304-586-2745.

Silver Sneakers Class The Tri-County YMCA in Scott Depot hosts the Silver Sneakers Muscular Endurance Class from 11 to 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Move to music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

Certified instructors lead classes.

For more information, call 304-757-0016.

Senior Fitness Classes Senior fitness classes are held at the John Henson Senior Center in Hurricane from 1:15 to 2:15

The Putnam Standard p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

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

T.O.P.S. No. 599 Weekly meetings of TOPS "Take Off Pounds Sensibly," are held at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays at St. Patrick Church, 207 Jefferson Street, Bancroft. Questions, call Sharon, 304-523-4618.

Live Music Coming to Hurricane Don Gibson and the Velvetones will be playing on May 17 at 7 p.m. at Roo's Place, 2902 Putnam Ave, Hurricane, WV 25526.

Cover Fee is $6 for adults, $3 for children under 12 and free for children under two. You can call 304-562-2875 or 304-412-1455 for more information.

Roo's Place, 2902 Putnam Ave. Hurricane, will be holding their weekly auction on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm. Concessions available on site.

Sprayground Opening The City Park Sprayground will be opening for the season, Saturday, June 1 at 11 a.m.

Free Opportunity for Putnam County Educators New Putnam County Chamber of Commerce member West Virginia Junior College is offering a limited number of seats to Putnam County educators for the WVJC workshop “Making Good Instructors Great™ for Teachers of Challenged/Reluctant Learners,” provided by the educational consulting firm MESH Solutions from Florida. WVJC has contracted for all training, materials, and will provide lunch on both days. The workshop’s goal is to provide an overview of dynamic teaching strategies that provide educators a ‘toolkit’ of resources to improve student learning in the classroom. For more information, visit g2g.wvjc.edu or contact Alex Hult at ahult@wvjc.edu. Attendees can attend one or both days.

Carbon Country Band to Perform at Country Western Dance The Carbon Country Band will provide the music for the Nitro Senior Center's monthly Country Western Dance on May 18, 2013.

Doors will open at 5:00p.m. so you can enjoy a really good snack from our concession stand. The music will start at 6:00p.m.

Admission is by donation and we suggest at least $3.00 per person The center is located on 21st Street and 2nd Avenue in Nitro.

We have door prizes and other fun.

Community News

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013 – Page 3

DOH to Hold Informational Workshop/Public Meeting on I-64 Widening and Improvements in Putnam County CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) will hold an informational public meeting on Monday, May 20, 2013, at Rock Branch Elementary School, located at 4616 1st Avenue, Nitro, Putnam County, West Virginia on the proposed widening of I-64 from the new Interchange at Crooked Creek (Exit 39) to east of the Nitro Interchange (Exit 45).

This 3.79 mile stretch of interstate lies between two existing

six-lane sections of Interstate 64 and includes a new second truss bridge over the Kanawha River.

This meeting initiates the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) studies.

This project is part of the WVDOT Statewide Transportation Improvement Program 2012/2017, and will increase in the number of lanes and capacity from Charleston to the unincorporated community of Scott Depot at Interstate 64/WV 34

(Exit 39).

NO FORMAL PRESENTATION WILL BE MADE. The scheduled public meeting is from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and the public will be afforded the opportunity to ask questions and give written comments on the project throughout the meeting. A handout with project details will be available at the meeting and on the WVDOH Website.

Those wishing to file written comments may send them to

Gregory Bailey, P.E., Director Engineering Division, West Virginia Division of Highways, Capitol Complex Building 5, 1900 Boulevard East, Kanawha Charleston, West Virginia 253050430 on or before Thursday, June 20, 2013. Visit the WVDOH Website at http://go.wv.gov/dotcomment for project information and the opportunity to comment on the project.

The West Virginia Department of Transportation will, upon re-

quest, provide reasonable accommodations including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in our services, programs and activities. Please contact us at (304) 558-3931.

Persons with hearing or speech impairments can reach all state agencies by calling (800) 9828772 (voice to TDD) or (800) 9828771 (TDD to voice), toll free.

Manchin Launches 5th ‘Commonsense Connections’ Week Manchin staff will make nearly 100 stops, visiting every county in one week WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is pleased to announce that his office will launch its fifth “Commonsense Connections” Week beginning Monday, May 20. Representatives from Senator Manchin’s office will make more than 95 stops across West Virginia – traveling to all 55 counties – to meet with constituents, hear their commonsense priorities and con-

cerns, and gather their feedback.

“Bringing the government directly to our citizens and knowing their concerns and ideas have always been top priorities for me as a former governor and now as U.S. Senator,” Senator Manchin said. “West Virginians should have access to assistance and that is what ‘Commonsense Connections’ is all about – my staff travels to every corner of the state, to

PipeSounds Hosts "A Tribute to Veterans" Presented by Scott Gregory Hayes On Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 3:00 p.m., Scott Gregory Hayes will perform on the world-class Harrah Symphonic Organ at Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Avenue in Hurricane. The program will be "A Tribute to Veterans" including a variety of music including the Washington Post March by John Philip Sousa, Variations on the Star Spangled Banner, Early American Hymn Tunes and more!

Hayes is the Organist-Choirmaster at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, in Granville, Ohio, and the Tonal Director of the Muller Pipe Organ Company in Croton, Ohio. At St. Luke’s, he oversees a dynamic intergenerational music ministry of four choirs and a seasonal concert series. At Muller Pipe Organ Company, Mr. Hayes is responsible for the tonal design and voicing of all pipe organs manufactured by the company.

Scott is the son of Rev. Greg Hayes, District Superintendent of

the Western District of the West Virginia Conference and the grandson of the late Rev. Herman Hayes.

He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley and studied organ at Ohio Wesleyan and Cedarville Universities under Robert Griffith and Phyllis Warner. Hayes recently completed a Master of Music degree in Organ Performance at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he was a student of Todd Wilson.

This is the last concert in the 2012-2013 PipeSounds series. In appreciation of veterans and all those serving this great country of the United States of America, and music lovers who support the Hurricane community concerts, this event will have FREE admission.

Picture available on the web site, www.pipesounds.org Contact Scott Gregory Hayes at stlukesmusic@gmail.com or 614570-1162.

every county, and meets with West Virginians to hear about their personal challenges and suggestions for Washington.”

Senator Manchin launched his first-ever “Commonsense Connections” Week in February 2011, when representatives from his office traveled to all 55 counties in the state. This is the fifth time the staff has crisscrossed the state for “Commonsense Connections.”

Some of the stops include: Cabell Date: Tuesday, May 21 Time: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Guyandotte Public Library, 203 Richmond Street, Huntington.

Cabell Date: Wednesday, May 22 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Location: Milton Public Library, 1140 Smith Street, Milton.

Kanawha Date: Tuesday, May 21 Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Kanawha Valley Senior Services Annual Picnic, Shawnee Park, Route 25, Institute.

Putnam Date: Tuesday, May 22 Time: 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Eleanor Public Library, 401 Roosevelt Blvd., Eleanor.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Weekly Devotional

Vegetarian Lasagna Ingredients: 2 cups tomato pasta sauce 1 medium zucchini, shredded (1 cup) 1 (12-oz.) container (1 1/2 cups) low-fat cottage cheese or 1 (15-oz.) container low-fat ricotta cheese 1 9-oz.) pkg. Frozen Spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain well 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 8 precooked lasagna noodles (shelf-stable or frozen), each about 7x3 inches 1 (4-oz.) can Mushroom

By Mary Jane ‘’BREATH OF LIFE”

Art by Natalie Larson

Pieces and Stems, drained 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions: Spray 12x10-inch sheet of foil with nonstick cooking spray. In medium bowl, combine pasta sauce and zucchini; mix well. In another medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese and oregano; mix well.

Spread 1/4 cup sauce mixture in ungreased 8-inch square (2quart) glass baking dish. Top with 2 lasagna noodles. Spread about 1/2 cup sauce mixture over noodles. Drop 1/2 cup of spinach mixture by small spoonfuls over sauce mixture; spread carefully. Sprinkle with 1/4 of mushrooms and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese.

Repeat layers 3 more times, beginning with noodles. Cover with foil, sprayed side down; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.

Heat oven to 400°F. Bake covered for 45 minutes.

Uncover baking dish; bake an additional 10 minutes or until lasagna is bubbly around edges. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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May Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL

Damien Jordan Barbara Tucker Sierra Adkins Drew Stanley Jessica Hoffman Rachel Hoffman Geraldine Cooper Marshall Cremeans Betty Cross Reeda Collias Edna Drangmeister Barbara Fisher Frank Gabritsch

Henson Harless Kathy Harless Mary Harless Sandra Hern Ethan Hurley Eugene Ingwerson Robert Jackson Larry Jarrell Dillard Jarrell Elizabeth Jarrell Paula Johnson Wayne Johnson

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Call 304-743-6731 and give us their name - OR just email the information to trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com

Thought for the week: Genesis; 2; 7 (KJV) And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

My grandson started up the riding mower, for the usual lawn cutting Z-ROOOOOMM--out jumped a little gray mouse, from beneath the mower, giving birth to her babies on the run, she dropped, three, grey baby mice in the grass, not even an inch in length, so small, they looked like grub worms, only pink, with a covering of fine grey hair, squeaking with breath of life.

I found a shoe box, put in some of their nest, and placed the three babies in it, thinking. they will soon die…. the next

morning I warmed some milk ,put it in a plastic baggie snipped the tip end, just enough for drops to come thru ,I held each one , and watched as they sucked on the tip of plastic - getting nourishment. I warmed a cloth to put over them., thinking what will I do with a creature that makes us jump ,and we usually get rid of.-what scientific research uses by the dozens for medical discoveries -----what elephants are afraid of.

The fact is -it has BREATH of life in it.

God gave it to All-- humans, creatures large and small, what right do we have to destroy this, something so small, and helpless and harmless, squeaking for breath.

Psalms-150; 6 Let everything that hath

The Putnam Standard breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.

In the U.S. the number of rats and mice used for research is estimated at 20 million a year. Mice are considered to be the best model for inherited human diseases, and share 99% of their genes with humans; they are low cost and reproduce rapidly.

Leviticus 11:29-(KJV) These also shall be unclean unto you among the creeping things that creep upon the earth; the weasel, and the mouse, and the tortoise after his kind.

Mice may be unclean, but look how God has a use for them; so much has been accomplished thru medical research using the little mouse.

My three mice only lived three days, so, I did not take their life, their breath of life ended.

Our hearts, that pumps, the breath of life to each of us, is taken for granted each moment and God has a purpose for each of us too!

PRAYER: Thank you God for LIFE, We know that you are the giver and taker of life. Amen.

REDSKINS FROM PAGE 1 known during the 3,200 meter run.

Hurricane’s Emily Schwendiman and Joie Johnston led the pack during the 8-lap race, recording a 5:50-1,600 meterhalf and holding a solid pace throughout the last 1,600 meters.

Both girls took turns drafting off each other, saving vital energy for the last 400-metersprint to the finish.

The age-old strategy paid off.

There was no competition.

They left the other runners behind.

“This was the first time we’ve ran the two-mile together, but I knew we could go one and two,” Schwendiman said, catching her breath.

Her and Johnston placed #1 and #2 in the event, qualifying themselves to compete at the W. Va. High School State Track and Field Championship.

Schwendiman recorded a stout time of 11:49. During the Gazette Relays, the high school distance phenom ran a staggering 11:14-3,200 meters.

She plans to break 11:10 at states, a feat that would open the eyes of college scouts every-

where.

“They may think we’re not coming, but we are,” she boldly said.

Schwendiman also won and qualified for the 1,600 meter run with a blistering time of 5:19.

The girls continued their run toward state glory with a win in the 4X800 meter relay. The Lady Redskins recorded a time of 10:15.

Head coaches Paul Sowards and Jason Henley were proud of their team Wednesday evening.

“I am blessed to inherit a good group of high school girls from my predecessor Bill Posey,” Henley said. “It’s great to work with the kids he instilled a good training in.”

For years, girls’ distance running had been plagued with limitations.

That has all changed now, said Henley.

“I coached at U.C. for five years, and researched more training ideas—we were realizing that we put limits on girls and others,” he said. “Now, we talk about running with no limitations and having faith in what you can do.”

Henley, an avid runner, competed and coached during a

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time where running legend Steve Prefontaine’s philosophy of racing without limits was king. The veteran coach still trains his runners this way, but with a modern spin.

“Prefontaine had the idea of running with no limits—good, sound training and physiology makes the sky the limit for the girls,” Henley explained. “This year, we’ve also combined the girls and boys program to give the kids the best future for collegiate—level prospects. It’s important to create that family atmosphere with no division.”

Hurricane boys placed 5th overall and the girls 3rd in the regional meet. Henley is proud.

The coach looks forward to personal records and wins during the state meet.

His eyes are on Schwendiman to bring home a victory in the 3,200.

Her competition will come from University High School’s Amelia Paladino, a runner who has achieved a 10:50-3,200.

“Paladino is the top girl in the state now, but Emily is a competitor, who doesn’t like to lose,” said Henley.

Hurricane coaches also look for victories in the 4X800 meter relay, pole vault, shot put and discus.

The state championship will be at Laidley Field in Charleston Friday May 17.

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The Putnam Standard

Christian's Sports Beat: Get Your Kicks In Putnam County

By: Christian Deiss

HURRICANE – Everyday there are hundreds of young soccer players on fields all over Putnam County, rolling the ball at their feet, and I am one of those players.

Leading the way for those soccer players is Jonnie Zulauf, director and coach of the Zulauf Soccer Academy, which I attend.

Coach Jonnie says, “There are different types of coaching, depending if you are coaching in high school, college or just working with club kids or recreation kids. I love training more than I do coaching and one of the reasons is, if I am coaching one team, that means I am only going to have an effect on 13 to

15 players. If I am working in the academy, I am able to affect and work with over 300 to 400 kids.

So I love training.”

I’ve been playing soccer in Putnam County for more than six years and it’s been fun to see the league continue to grow and change.

Coach Jonnie says, “I moved to this area five years ago, and I believe Putnam County is the soccer hot bed of the state.

There are phenomenal parents in this county along with great club trainers and coaches. The Great Teays Soccer Association (GTSC) is the reason the sport is doing so well.”

GTSC has more than 700 boys and girls from ages four to 18 years old, playing in fall and/or spring seasons.

You need to have experience with the game to coach the number of kids that Coach Jonnie does and experience is something he has plenty of.

“I started coaching back in 1994 with my brother Andy when he asked me to be his assistant coach at George Washington High School in Charleston," Jonnie says. "From there I started to work with kids.”

For kids who are trying to learn defense, Coach Jonnie

Christian with Coach Jonnie Zulauf. Courtesy photo

would be a good teacher because he was a fullback growing up in Lexington, Kentucky.

“I played defense, left fullback and I played a little bit of midfield, but I loved defense. Fullbacks are actually the players that play defense in front of the goalie. Generally there are players that are called forwards or strikers, then come midfielders and in back of them are the fullbacks, protecting the goalkeepers. I took a lot of pride in not letting people get by me with the

ball.”

I play defense sometimes for the Pirates, my recreational team.

To get better, Coach Jonnie has this recommendation for young soccer players: “You should always have a ball at your feet, all the time, and it should never leave your foot. The thing about soccer is you should enjoy the free flowing part of the game, which means you are able to make decisions on the field without your coach making a decision. What I love about soccer is running around and having fun.”

If you would like to get more information about playing soccer in Putnam County, go online to, www.greatteayssoccer.com.

Confirmed Tuberculosis Cases in Cabell County HUNTINGTON – The CabellHuntington Health Department is currently treating and investigating two confirmed TB (Tuberculosis) cases in the Huntington area. The health department and the West Virginia Division of Tuberculosis Elimination (DTBE) continue to investigate those individuals who may have had contact with the confirmed cases. Tuberculosis is a disease that is caused by bacteria that usually attacks the lung but

can also attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine and brain.

Transmission – TB is spread through the air from one person to another. The TB bacteria are put in the air when a person with active TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, speaks or sings.

People nearby may breathe in these bacteria and become infected.

TB is not spread by shaking someone’s hand, sharing food or drink, touching bed linens or toilet

seats, kissing.

Symptoms include a bad cough that lasts 3 weeks or longer, pain in the chest, coughing blood or sputum, weakness or fatigue, weight loss, no appetite, chills, fever, night sweats.

If you have been exposed you will be contacted by a public health official to discuss precautionary steps. For more information on TB please visit www.cabellhealth.org.

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Velma’s View

By Velma Kitchens Bangladesh I recently met a young woman who is in medical school and she came here from Bangladesh. She is a very bright, outgoing woman who knows a lot of her country’s history and enlightened me on my knowledge of Bangladesh and the people there.

This young lady came here in her teen years and attended public school in Virginia. She has worked for everything she has in her life and she is proud to be an American.

She loves our country and plans to marry a young man and practice medicine in New Jersey or New York.

She said in Bangladesh the people mostly are laborers, however, her father was a Civil Engineer and they were the upper class - although she never considered herself better than anyone else.

In Bangladesh the people mostly grow their food and don’t have a lot of meat. She said that goat is a good meat to eat. I have never had goat, but she assures me that it is good if it is cooked right.

She said in the public school where she went she was so surprised at the lack of respect that the students had toward their teachers.

We take so much for granted here in America. In Bangladesh education is one of the biggest essentials for the children. Parents want a better life for their children as we all do and they are so glad when their child can learn.

This young woman’s Dad wanted a better life for her and her sister and brother so they came here to America and they have had a better life. She is free to voice her opinion and not be killed by the government. She said if she lived in Bangladesh now and was so outspoken about all the corruption and all the other things going on in Bangladesh, she probably would not be alive.

She loves the people of Bangladesh and wants better for them. We need to be thankful for our country. I will never forget this kind compassionate and caring young lady I met and will never forget the history lessons she taught me. People everywhere are the same, they want to love and be loved and want to be good citizens. But most importantly they need the Lord.

Sheriff’s Department Report April 2013 The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department during the month of April responded to 1,108 calls for assistance, and made 15 felony arrest and 89 misdemeanor arrest. The Road Patrol also investigated 52 auto crashes, and issued 30 misdemeanor citations. Furthermore, the Road Patrol arrested 12 DUI’s and completed 147 written com-

plaints. 21 warrants and 17 Domestic Violence Petitions were served. Home Confinement averaged 54 inmates with 179 home verifications and Western Regional Jail averaged 95 inmates per day. Process division served 445 civil papers. Tax Office accepted 238 concealed carry permits and issued 338 permits. 996 DMV decals were also issued.

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Advantage Valley Hosting Regional Entrepreneur Advancement Meetings Advantage Valley is helping to organize a series of meetings designed to spearhead closer collaboration and new activities to advance entrepreneurship and small business development across the region. The first of these meetings was held in Charleston on April 24, and the meetings are being held in conjunction with the West Virginia Small Business Development Center. The meetings offer an opportunity for groups with similar business development missions to come together, share ideas and, ultimately, develop common strategic initiatives or policy matters, said Chris Slaughter, Advantage Valley’s Chairman.

“The meetings also are affording us an opportunity to introduce Steve Johnson, Advantage Valley’s new business/entrepreneur coach, and to expand his contacts and connections among the many important business development leaders.” Twenty representatives from many groups attended the first luncheon meeting, which was held at the Charleston Area Alliance’s office.

A second meeting is scheduled in the Huntington area for May 16.

That meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Guyan Country Club in Barboursville.

Follow-up meetings will be scheduled on a regular basis, Slaughter noted.

State higher education system announces ‘research mini-grants CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Six faculty members at West Virginia public universities have received ‘mini-grants’ from the state to assist in preparing proposals with the goal of obtaining much larger research funding awards.

The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission’s Division of Science and Research announced Research Proposal Mini-Grants of $5,000 each to faculty at Concord University, Marshall University, West Virginia University, and West Virginia University Institute of Technology.

The mini-grants provide replacement salary for an uninterrupted period of time for a faculty member to write research or research equipment proposals during the summer. Each winning faculty member agrees to submit a proposal for funding from an external agency or foundation as a result of obtaining the minigrant.

The Research Proposal MiniGrants were awarded to: • Joseph Allen, Concord University; • Vagner Benedito, West Virginia University;

• Deborah Chun, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; • Rosalyn Quinones, Marshall University; • John Rakus, Marshall University; and • Kaushlendra Singh, West Virginia University.

Dr. Jan Taylor, the Commission’s Director of Research Programs, said “The Mini-Grant Program is an investment in research, education, and ultimately, in economic development. By allowing these faculty members the opportunity to concentrate on external research proposals, the State of West Virginia ultimately may realize benefits well beyond its $30,000 investment.”

The Research Proposal MiniGrants are funded by the West Virginia Research Challenge Fund, which lays the foundation for many of the state’s competitive grant programs. For more information regarding that fund and other programs managed by the Division of Science and Research, please visit www.wvresearch.org.

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SCENE FROM PAGE 1 something you don’t want to be on,” he said. “It only takes one time—I thought I was going to die when I crashed, but I know what happened that day—God intervened that day.”

The young man looked toward the end of the auditorium and lowered his head.

“That scene outside…Could you imagine if that was real?” he asked. “You’re not going to make every right decision, but when it comes to lives, you’ve got to be serious.”

Local church speaker Paul Tate approached the large audience. He looked toward Binion.

“The expectation was he was going to die that day,” said Tate.

“He is a miracle.”

The young man continued, “Don’t let that be you—just remember what was said today.”

Tate explained the simple solution to drinking responsibly.

“Reason goes amuck when you’re in that shape (drunk), but all you have to do is call a friend—it’s as simple as picking up a phone,” he said. “We either respond rightly or we go out tragically.”

Tragedy struck Buffalo High School four years ago. A young woman got into a car accident and lost her life before spring break.

It is a horrific event the stu-

Spreading hope—Local miracle Jeremy Binion speaks to a crowd of more than 300 high school students about his alcohol-fueled brush with death. Photo by Justin Waybright dents and school leaders still struggle with.

“It was devastating to the school,” said Principal Richard Grim. “It’s too hard to talk about.”

But, Grim looked toward the student body Friday with pride in his eyes.

“Its’ very exciting to have the kids want to take the lead on this,” he said. “Hopefully, this will sink into some of them.”

After the message, event organizer Destiny Huttenstine re-

mained positive that the powerful scene and words stuck with her friends and classmates.

“We had read an article on drinking and driving, and saw a story about Jeremy, a miracle— everything fell into place for this,” she said. “I’m proud and blessed to be given this opportunity.”

Huttenstine left students with a convicting message.

“How would you feel if you killed someone innocent?”

Poison Prevention Advice offered for Teenagers The West Virginia Poison Center offers the following advice to prevent teens from poisonings: AVOIDING MISUSE OF MEDICINES: Parents are encouraged to discard their prescription pain or sleep/anxiety medications once they are no longer being used. If these types of medications are stored because they are required for future use, lock them up and be aware of how many tablets remain in the bottle.

Teens do not always understand that the use of someone else's prescription medications is not only dangerous but illegal. They may not consider

themselves as "abusing" drugs if it is "just their parent's pain medicine" or "just their parent's sleeping medicine". A teen who is upset about something at school or at home may see no harm in taking one or two. In addition, a teen may see no harm in providing a few tablets to a classmate who asks them to let them have some; especially if a friendship with that person is something they desire.

SAFETY DURING SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES: It is important for teens playing sports and staying active to be hydrated.

However, teenagers may not know the difference between a "sports

drink" and an "energy drink".

Sports drinks are meant to provide extra fluids and electrolytes. On the other hand, energy drinks also contain caffeine. While some daily caffeine intake is not harmful, the consumption of energy drinks throughout the day can quickly result in the inadvertent exposure to excessive amounts of caffeine being ingested. Parents should review the amount of caffeinated products being consumed on a daily basis by their teen. Make sure to add up the amounts in the caffeine, soda, energy bars, energy drinks, water enhancers, and/or nonprescription energy tablets that are being consumed regularly. A brochure on preventing caffeine toxicity from energy products is available on the West Virginia Poison Center's website.

IF YOUR TEEN GETS POISONED: Call the West Virginia Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 to immediately talk to a medical expert in poison information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Poison Center is free and confidential.

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013 – Page 7

Preserving Prayer in the American Character For the vast majority of us, prayer is an enduring trait of the American character, one which deserves all the protections our Bill of Rights guaranteed through the free exercise of our religion, but one which unfortunately over time, has been misinterpreted.

Throughout the country's history, the Congress has sought to recognize prayer’s history, heritage and continuing role in American life. In 1952, Congress set aside the first Thursday in May as a National Day of Prayer.

National Prayer Day reminds us that as we enlist the power of prayer for our Nation, we must be mindful whether at home or church or in the public schools, prayer can fulfill that most fundamental right of American citizenship, the free exercise of

religion.

This year, to coincide with our national day celebrating the gift of prayer, I have again introduced a Constitutional Amendment to ensure voluntary prayer in public schools. H.J. Res. 42, reads: “Nothing in this Constitution, including any amendment to the Constitution, shall be construed to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer in school, or to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer at a public school extracurricular activity.” In the past, I had jointly introduced this amendment with our late senator, Robert C. Byrd.

My efforts in the Congress have long been to preserve our Constitutional guarantees of freely exercising our religion, and not vanquishing that right from the

public square. Since the earliest days of our founding, and in the hearts and minds of those landing on our shores to settle a new world, hope endured through prayer Faith is fundamental in the history of our Nation – from the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, to ‘This Nation, under God’ in Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, to our national motto of ‘In God We Trust.’ Faith in our Creator has always sustained us as a nation and as a people. Our Nation’s Framers clearly appreciated the value of religion, and I believe the Constitutional intent was to ensure its free practice unimpeded by government interference.

As people of faith, Americans have often turned to prayer – for

comfort, for inspiration, for strength – in our daily lives. As Christians, we know what a powerful tool prayer can be to heal and focus our national energies in common cause.

The father of our own State, Abraham Lincoln, himself declared, "I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for the day.”

In front of our State Capitol building stands a somber, head bowed statue of President Lincoln. Based on the poem, “Lincoln walks at Midnight,” the statue gives added meaning of prayer for our Nation. It represents the slain president brought back from his eternal rest to

mourn a troubled world during World War I. Old Abraham worries his good work for man will have been in vain, unless someone can bring a “white peace” to the World.

As Christians, we take great comfort in knowing that the Prince of Peace, our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, will, in his Father’s time, bring the “white peace” of which the poet wrote.

Until that day and hour, until the moment of his return, it is incumbent upon the body of Christ to seek solace and guidance in this old world through prayer.

You have my pledge to help preserve these foundations for our future. May the good Lord bless our families throughout the year and may He always bless America.

WVDNR Advises: Leave Young Wildlife Alone FRENCH CREEK, WV - The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources advises people to leave all young wildlife alone. “The spring season is the time of year when the woods and fields of West Virginia are full of new life,” said Gene Thorn, wildlife biologist at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in French Creek.

“People have a great opportunity to view and enjoy young wildlife during this season, but it is especially important for the public to understand the need to avoid touching or disturbing these wild animals.”

Attempts to rescue or rehabilitate young wildlife are often counter-productive, according to Thorn. Picking up or getting too close to wildlife greatly increases

the chance of harm to the animal and/or the persons involved in this unwise practice. By touching young animals, humans leave a scent that may attract a predator.

Wildlife viewing is an enjoyable and perfectly acceptable activity; however, Wildlife Resources Section personnel recommend that this pastime be conducted from a safe distance and with the aid of binoculars.

“In addition to being detrimental to the welfare of young animals, handling wildlife potentially may expose humans to various wildlife-associated diseases, parasites and other health-related risks,” said Thorn. “Rabies, roundworms and other parasites such as lice and ticks can be transmitted to humans through

the improper handling of wildlife.”

DNR offices statewide receive numerous calls each year concerning young wildlife, especially fawn deer that have been picked up by well-meaning residents. In almost every case these young animals have not been abandoned. The offspring are often hidden as the adult searches for food, and this separation can last for a few hours or all day.

Humans are poor substitute parents for wild animals, because young wildlife requires special diets and learn survival skills from their parents. Removing young wildlife from its natural environment almost certainly leads to the death of the animal.

Many people often mistake a

bedded fawn, with no mother in sight, as abandoned, but that is usually not the case. Hiding the fawn and leaving it while the doe searches for food is an important survival tactic. The spotted pattern and coloration of fawns and their lack of scent afford protection to these young animals and make them difficult for predators to detect.

If a predator happens to approach close to a fawn, the young deer will normally hold very still until the threat passes. If discovered by a predator, the fawn will wait until the very last moment before fleeing to safety. The doe will come back to check on her fawn at feeding time.

As a final caution, remember that state laws and regulations pro-

hibit the possession of wildlife without a permit. Under any circumstances, when you pick up a young animal in the wild, you have taken it into your possession. The fines for illegal possession of a fawn deer, black bear cub, baby raccoon, squirrel or any other species taken or possessed during the closed season range from $20 up to a maximum of $1,000 and/or up to 100 days in jail.

“We want everyone to enjoy wildlife in West Virginia,” said Thorn. “For your own health and safety and to protect the state’s wildlife, remember these wild animals should be left alone and allowed to stay wild.”

WV State Quiz Bowl Team Reaches Final Four of National Championship INSTITUTE, WV - The West Virginia State University (WVSU) academic quiz bowl team reached the Final Four round of competition in the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship Tournament in Los Angeles.

Competing against 48 other schools from around the country representing Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) the Yellow Jackets advanced through two days of competition to reach the Final Four where it fell Monday afternoon to eventual National Champion Morgan State University. For reaching the semifinals of the tournament, the WVSU team earned $15,000 in institutional grants from Honda.

“The chance to represent West Virginia State on a national level

has been a rewarding experience,” said WVSU team captain Scotty White. “WVSU can stand with some of the brightest students in the country.”

White, a sophomore majoring in communications, added that the run to the Final Four was a great experience and the quiz bowl team vowed to return next year.

“We had a great run and we will be back next year,” he said.

Other Yellow Jacket academic quiz bowl team members are: Eric Jett, a senior mathematics major from Charleston; Ashton Gauff, a senior mathematics and international studies/French major from Zachary, La.; Raynalle Rouse, a sophomore theatre arts major from Washing-

ton, D.C. Belinda Fuller, WVSU director of alumni relations, serves as the team’s coach.

The two-day Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship Tournament began Sunday with a round robin competition among teams. The top 16 teams emerging from the round robin portion continued in the competition on Monday.

In the round of 16, WVSU defeated Southern University of New Orleans to advance to the Elite Eight where the Yellow Jackets defeated North Carolina A&T State University to reach the Final Four.

More than 250 students from 18 states competed in the 24th annual All-Star Challenge. Teams were vying to win a share of more than $300,000 in institutional

grants awarded by Honda, including the grand prize of $50,000 for the winning team.

The grand prize, along with the other institutional grants, supports academic activities at the participating HBCUs. The All-Star Challenge is one of

Honda’s largest and longest running philanthropic initiatives in the United States. Throughout its history, the program has awarded more than $7 million in grants.

For more information on the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge go to www.HCASC.com.

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Thunder to Shake Hurricane

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

HURRICANE - Bikes will roar through the city to Valley Park at 5 p.m. May 22 for the 25th Annual Run for the Wall.

The cross-country ride starts in California and makes its way to Hurricane, its last stop before heading to Washington D.C. During the past four years, Valley Park has seen as many as 500 bikes at its parking lot. Putnam County Parks and Recreation Director Scott Williamson believes even more will come this year.

“It’s outstanding to know that we get the reputation from the bikers as being one of their favorite stops,” he said. “It’s great that bikers from all over the country know about Valley Park in Putnam County, West Virginia.”

Steve Mcgrath, president of Star Touring and Riding Chapter 197 is excited about this year’s event. Nearly 600 have already registered for the ride.

“This is a very special event— we will have people from several battles and a lot of veterans,” he said. “The Vietnam veterans didn’t get a real warm welcome when they got home, so it’s past time for them to get the honor they deserve.”

Mcgrath continued, “People can talk to the veterans and learn about the brotherhood.”

May 22’s event marks the 25th anniversary of the Run for the Wall, a day Mcgrath is proud to celebrate.

Rolling on through - Bikers will pass through Hurricane May 22 as part of the annual event Run for the Wall. Photo by Justin Waybright “This is a humbling thing,” he said. “We’re hoping to get as many people out as we can to help celebrate and gives these people the honor they deserve.”

After spending the night at Valley Park, the crowd of dedicated bikers will ride off toward the

horizon, on a mission that will lead them to the Arlington National Cemetery and finally to Washington D.C. For more information, visit www.rftw.org or call Putnam County Parks and Recreation at (304) 562-0518.

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W.Va’s Spring Gobbler Season Now Open SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources encourages all spring gobbler hunters to get their turkey calls out and tuned up in preparation for the upcoming season. The four-week season began Monday, April 22, and closes on Saturday, May 18, 2013.

Hunters may kill only one bearded turkey per day and are allowed two per season.

“Unlike 2012, when spring green-up came early, this year winter is still hanging on and very few trees have leaves out yet,” according to Curtis I. Taylor, chief of the Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Section.

“Therefore, the late appearance of spring will likely increase the distance hunters can hear a gobbler. However, the peak of gobbling occurs near the end of April or early May as hens go to incubate their clutches, so hunters shouldn’t be surprised if they hear more birds at that time.

Gobblers will also be more willing to come to calls once hens have gone to incubate their clutches so hunters should continue hunting as the season progresses.

“More than 50 percent of the harvest occurs during the first week of the season, so hopefully it won’t be snowing like it did last year,” Taylor said. “While the snow has little effect on the gobblers, it definitely makes it more difficult on the hunters, which was one reason the harvest was down in 2012. Assuming that the weather cooperates and the approximately 65,000 spring gobbler hunters participate, we believe the harvest should improve from last year’s 8,303 to a more typical 9,000 birds.”

DNR Needs Spring Gobbler Survey Cooperators!

Wildlife Resources Section personnel began a statewide survey of spring gobbler hunters in 1983.

This survey has hunters record items of interest by day, like the number of gobblers heard, called in, missed and harvested. DNR also is interested in other animals seen and your most memorable experience. These data are then tabulated and compared against previous years in a report that is mailed back to all cooperators the next year. These data are invaluable to helping biologists manage the wildlife resources in the state. Please contact Tammie Thompson at 304-637-0245 or download a form at www.wvdnr.gov.

Cash Rewards for Poaching Information Taylor also reminds citizens that the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will pay $200 cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons who illegally kill or possess a wild turkey. “This cooperative effort between the NWTF and the DNR is designed to curtail illegal activities associated with the state’s wild turkey resource,” said Taylor.

The NWTF also pays a reward of $100 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of persons attempting to kill wild turkeys through the use of bait or who willfully destroy the nest or eggs of wild turkey.

“The public is urged to contact their local natural resources police officer or their local DNR district office if they see someone illegally killing a turkey, know of a person possessing an illegally killed turkey, or know of a person attempting to kill wild turkeys through the use of bait,” Taylor said. “The informant's identity will remain confidential. By reporting poaching incidents, the public can make a significant contribution to West Virginia's wild turkey management program.”

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013 – Page 9

Storing Hope For Children

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

HURRICANE - Hope was sold and donated during Whirlwind Storage’s first community garage sale Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4.

Hotdogs were grilled, popcorn was popped and nearly $500 was collected for the Children’s Home Society of W.Va. For Andrea Morris, director of the Kanawha Division of the W.Va. Children’s Home Society, it was a humbling success.

“This has all gone splendidly and the community has been fantastic,” she said. “This makes me want to cry—it gives me the drive to do what I do.”

Whirlwind clients and sale participators Pat Simmons and Margaret Hollingshead were happy to help area children.

“This has been a good experi-

Bargains of Hope - Clothes, toys, electronics and various household items cover the storage property. Photo by Justin Waybright. ence and I will come back for another sale,” said Hollingshead.

Simmons agreed.

The Teays Valley resident enjoys doing business at Whirlwind Storage.

“They are very personable here,” Simmons said. “They showed me all the types of units,

helped me figure out sizes and called periodically with updates.”

For Manager Carlie Beaman, running a local storage business is more than units—it’s about giving back. Early into the sale, she smiled with pride as area residents dropped off donations for the children’s home.

Giving back - The staff at Whirlwind Storage holds a community garage sale Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4. Proceeds raised during the event went to the Children’s Home Society of W. Va. Photo by Justin Waybright “The people have been really gracious,” she said. “As long as I manage this and Tom Good owns it, our biggest priority will be the children’s home.”

Beaman continued, “The kids

need to know we’re here.”

Whirlwind Storage hopes to hold another community garage sale toward the end of summer, and eventually turn it into an annual event.

Physical Agility Tests for West Virginia Natural Resources Police Officer Candidates May 17 or May 18 SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV Physical Agility Tests (PAT) have been scheduled for anyone interested in applying for Natural Resources Police Officer (NRPO) positions that are open statewide, according to Lt. Tim Coleman of the Law Enforcement Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR).

All candidates for NRPO positions are required to pass a PAT. Applicants should report to the lobby of the South Charleston Community Center at 601 Jefferson Street either Friday, May 17, at 8 a.m., or Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m. Walk-ins will be accepted.

NRPOs in the WVDNR Law Enforcement Section are responsible for the prompt, orderly and effective enforcement of all laws and rules of the state and have full law enforcement authority statewide. Of primary importance is the protection of West Virginia’s wildlife to the degree that they are not endangered by unlawful activities To be considered for this position, candidates must be willing to relocate and work in any county in the state; must be willing to work all shifts and be on call; and understand that this is a statewide position, and as such, that the county of assignment may not be guaranteed.

Minimum qualifications in-

clude graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with preference given to majors in natural sciences, law enforcement, criminology, or criminal justice, or candidates may substitute previous employment as a law enforcement officer under certain circumstances.

The PAT consists of three parts: a 37.5 yard swim; an agility test consisting of completing a minimum of 18 pushups in proper form in one minute and completing 27 situps in proper form in one minute; and a 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes, 20 seconds or less.

Failure to satisfactorily complete any part of the test is cause for disqualification and will eliminate candidates from further consideration. Candidates should bring long pants and a T-shirt for the fully clothed swimming test (no jeans or sweatpants) and a change of clothing for the running test.

Directions: From the east, take I-64 Exit 54, MacCorkle Avenue. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp and turn left again at the next traffic light onto Jefferson Road (Bob Evans Restaurant is on the corner). From the west, take I-64 Exit 54 and make two right turns onto Jefferson Road. The South Charleston Community Center is an eighth of a mile on the right.

Full details about the job description and an online job application form can be found at

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Obituaries

Page 10 –Tuesday, May 14, 2013 MINTA JANE ASH GENE EDWARD BALL REV. LEONARD F. LETT CARL A. LONG JR. WILLIAM "BILL" HAROLD MCCOY DONALD "BILLY" O'DELL MARVIN DANIEL PAULEY WAYNE ARTHUR PICKENS DONALD GLENN SAMPSON M. CATHERINE SOWARDS HOMER O. SPURLOCK MILDRED M. THORNTON GARRY NEIL WHITTINGTON JOHN WILLIAM ZITZELSBERGER

MINTA JANE ASH Minta Jane Ash passed away at CAMC General at the age of 88.

She was predeceased by her parents, Ester F. Duffield and James A. Duffield Sr.; and brothers, James A. Duffield Jr. and Durward D. Duffield.

Minta is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Carroll Leon Ash. They were married in Charleston on January 29, 1955.

Minta is lovingly remembered by her children, Susan (Bob) of Cross Lanes, Patricia (Glen) of Cross Lanes, Donald (Yvonne) of St. Albans and Ronald of St. Albans. She had two grandchildren, Samantha Dillenback (Ben) of Chesterfield, Va., and Stephen Ash (Kristen) of Milton. She had two great-grandchildren, Caleb, 5, and Isaiah, 8 months. She is also survived by her brother, Fredrick (Connie) Duffield of Cross Lanes and many nieces and nephews.

Minta graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1943 and the Charleston General School of Nursing in 1946. As an RN she worked in several states and, at the time of her marriage, she was a nurse in the premature nursery at Charleston Memorial Hospital. She also served as a volunteer nurse for the American Red Cross. Minta was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tyler Mountain and served in many areas of the church.

The family would like to thank the staff and doctors of the MICU 3 South and 7 South for the loving care given to Minta during her illness. The family would like to also recognize the exceptional care given to her by her caregivers, Dawn Losh, Jaci Dixon and Robin Stump.

Funeral services were held May 4 with Pastor Roger Jordan officiating.

Memorial donations may be

made to the First Baptist Church of Tyler Mountain. Condolences for the family may be offered online at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home.

GENE EDWARD BALL Gene Edward Ball, 67, of Hurricane, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, after a long illness.

Gene was the owner and operator of Sun Control Inc. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Hurricane. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Gladys Ball; brothers, Woodrow and David Ball, all of Nitro; and sister, Debby Toler of St. Albans.

He is survived by wife, Judith K. Ball; daughter, Gina Assi and husband, Osh; sons, Ryan Edward, Jeremy Ray and Jesse Herb and wife, Heather; and seven grandchildren, all of Hurricane; brother, Bobby Ball of St. Albans; and sisters, Wilda Harris and Patty Burgess, both of Ohio, and Vada Booher of Florida.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 4, at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Jeff Hurst officiating. Burial was in Valley View Memorial Park.

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

Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

REV. LEONARD F. LETT The Rev. Leonard F. Lett, 79, better known as "Frank" to all of his family and friends, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at his home in Hurricane surrounded by his loving family.

Dad was born and raised in Poca, on Heizer Creek, to the late Roy Lett and Vivian Higginbotham Lett.

Our loving husband and father was a warrior for our Lord and Savior for 53 years of his life. He believed up to the end that God had healed his broken body.

Praise God he has the perfect healing now in Heaven. Dad pastored at Ronda Assembly of God, Cross Lanes Assembly of God and Alum Creek Assembly of God. Dad was also a professional meat cutter for 56 years and had worked at several area markets, where he would witness for the Lord every day. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Regina Fern Lett, at

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the age of 7 years, and brother, Roger Lett.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Rosie M. Jarrell Lett; daughter, Karin Creech; twin sons, Peter and wife, Debbie Lett, and John and wife, Debbie Lett; grandchildren, Regina and Jeremy Creech, Carrie and Adam Lett, Amanda and husband, Alan Lesher, and Caitlyn Lett; greatgrandaughter, Karlee Rae Creech; sister, Mary and husband, Robert Cremeans; brothers, Shirley and wife, Bertie Lett, and Gene and wife, Mary Lett; and several nieces and nephews.

Dad belonged to Order of Odd Fellows Boone Lodge No. 170, AF&AM Nitro Lodge No. 170, Scottish Rite 32, Order of the Eastern Star P.P. Nitro Chapter No. 153 and was a licensed minister with Assemblies of God ministries.

Dad will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends left behind, but we all have the reassurance that one day we will meet in Heaven if we are prepared to go and meet the Lord. If Dad were here he would want everyone to be ready to meet him in Heaven.

But you must be born again.

A tribute to the life of the Rev. Leonard F. Lett was Thursday at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel. Pastors Victor Keathley and Roy Jarrell officiated. Burial followed in Syacamore Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Lett Family, 3207 Syacamore Road, Culloden, WV 25510.

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

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, served the Lett family.

CARL A. LONG JR. Carl A. Long Jr., 54, of Liberty, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 6, 2013, at his lifelong home following a battle with cancer. He was a 1979 graduate of Poca High School. Following high school he went to work with his father on the family farm, worked several years in the construction trade and spent the past 13 years at Quality Woods in Eleanor. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, loving husband, father and son. He lived as a devoted Christian who attended Liberty Tabernacle Church for 14 years and visited various other churches throughout the community.

Born March 30, 1959, in Eleanor, he was the son of Dorothy Maser Long and the late Carl Long Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Brian, and his niece, Geia Watson.

In addition to his mother, those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of eight years, Sharon E. Long, son; Jonathan (Amanda) Long; grandchildren, Jonathan Dale Long and Autumn Denise Long; and sisters, Janet (Marcus) Harrison, Charlotte (Lonnie) Faber, Patty (Dave) Bias and Bonnie Sue (Jimmy) Postlethwait, all

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Funeral service was held Thursday, May 9, at Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel, Eleanor. Pastor George Dolin, Pastor Dana Reed and Pastor Billy Casto officiated. Burial followed at Jeffries Family Cemetery, Liberty.

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

Raynes Funeral Home, is in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM "BILL" HAROLD MCCOY William "Bill" Harold McCoy, 60, of Scott Depot, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013, at CAMC Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family, whom he dearly loved.

He was born October 15, 1952, in Harriman, Tenn., to Barbara Jean McCoy of Marmet and the late Harold Thormton.

Bill graduated from Charleston High School in 1970 and accepted a full baseball scholarship to Davis and Elkins College, where he played for two years. He finished his collegiate baseball career at West Virginia State College, graduating in 1975. He received his M.A. in school administration from West Virginia College of Graduate Studies in 1984.

He was hired as one of the first elementary physical educators for Kanawha County Schools in 1976. He enjoyed a 37-year career as a teacher, coach and administrator, serving many schools in the county. He retired as an assistant principal at South Charleston High School in June 2012. His fondest memories of his career were the 20 years he spent coaching football and baseball at St. Albans High School, where he established many friends and colleagues.

He was a member of the 1970 West Virginia All State Baseball Team. He was selected for the Outstanding Young Educator Award in 1981 and 1982 by the St. Albans and West Virginia Jaycees.

He also received the Kanawha County Schools Assistant Principal of the Year award in 2006. He was also a member of Charleston Masonic Lodge 153.

In addition to his mother, Bill is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Nancy Hays McCoy; and daughter, Emily, her husband, Josh, and grandson, Ethan Conner Rennie, of South Charleston; brothers, David, his wife, Julie, and niece, Dani McCoy, of Kennesaw, Ga., and Mark and nephews, Sammy and Tyler McCoy, of St. Albans; and brother-in-law, Jim, his wife, Kathy, and nieces, Jessica Hays and Erica Silbaugh, of French Creek.

Celebration of Bill's life was held Saturday, May 4, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home with the Rev. Nancy L. Didway officiating.

Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, with Masonic graveside rites conducted.

The family would like to thank the hospital staff in the CAMC Coronary ICU, the Oncology floor and the David Lee Cancer Center for their comfort and support of Bill during his brief but courageous battle against cancer.

The family is requesting that donations are made to the Power of Many Campaign for the new David Lee Cancer Center or Hospice of Charleston.

Online condolences can be sent to the www.casdorphandcurry.com.

DONALD "BILLY" O'DELL Donald "Billy" O'Dell, 69, of Ceredo, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, W.Va. He was born July 18, 1943, in Huntington, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his father Clarence O'Dell and step-father Robert Johnson.

He was a retired electrician from Owens-Illinois and Pepsi Company in Nitro, W.Va. He was a member of Vinson Memorial Christian Church. He was an avid golfer, Golden Gloves boxing coach, and a boxing coach for the American Legion Post #93, Kenova, W.Va. He is survived by his loving wife and devoted caregiver Dottie O'Dell; his daughter, the pride and joy of his life, Marcie O'Dell (Pressley) Stacks of Huntington, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Logan, Greyson and Carson, that always seemed to put a smile on his face; his mother Dorothy O'Dell Johnson of Huntington, W.Va.; a very loving and devoted brother Roger (Marsha) O'Dell of Winfield, W.Va.; one sister Donna (Bill) Hazelett of Lavalette, W.Va.; two nieces, Carmen (Phillip) McConnell and Justina (Rob) Adkins; and one nephew Dustin (Lindsay) O'Dell.

The family would like to express a special thanks to his best friend Raymond Pollard, Don Harvey and Ben Chambers; to the staff of the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House and doctors who provided such great care.

Mr. O'Dell's family has chosen organ donation to the Brain Injury Institute in hopes of furthering research and discovering cures.

A memorial service was held Friday, May 3, 2013, at Vinson Memorial Christian Church by Pastor Pablo Gonzalez. Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

MARVIN DANIEL PAULEY Marvin Daniel Pauley, 78, of Scott Depot, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, after a long illness.

Marvin was born October 9, 1934, in South Charleston, to the late Londis and Hazel Mallory

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He was a member of Scary Creek Church of God, Scott Depot. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather.

He was a retired maintenance supervisor for Smith Transfer and was co-owner of Kanawha Electric Machine Company.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Anna Mae (McGhee) Pauley; daughters and son-in-law, Peggy (Don) Larck and Patricia Pauley; sister, Mary Ellen Bird; brothers, Benjamin, Nyle, Bert and James Pauley; grandchildren, Trampas (Sheyrell) Larck, Ryan Larck, Samantha (Todd) Craig, April Larck, Jessica (Phillip) Johnson, Chad Slater, Samantha (Johnnie) Lanham, Shannon (Josh) Bench and Donna Slater; and greatgrandchildren, Alexis, Autumn, Aleah, Bosten, Macey, Kellan, Hunter, Jada, Tara, Lauren, Hanna, Zach, Destiny, Alexis, Brittney, Logan, Allen, Johnnie, Sarah and Emma.

Funeral service was Monday, May 6, at Chapman Funeral Home Chapel, Hurricane. Pastor David McCormick, Pastor Keith Hudson, Pastor Gary Hale and Pastor Robert Underwood officiated. Burial followed in Graceland Memorial Park, Ruthlawn.

Marvin had many nephews and nieces who he loved dearly.

His family and friends meant everything to him. That extends also to all his church family that he loved dearly.

Online condolences may be made at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

WAYNE ARTHUR PICKENS Wayne Arthur Pickens, 61, of Dunbar, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House West following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born November 4, 1951, Wayne was a son of Selbert and Anita Edwards Pickens. Wayne was a computer technician for Quinn Technologies and was a proud U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Sharon Hardway

Pickens; sons, Wayne A. Pickens of Dunbar and Jim Pickens and his wife, Susan, of Poca; brothers, Paul D. Pickens and his wife, Helen, of Poca and Quentin Pickens of Poca; sister, Jan Cobb and her husband, Frank, of Cross Lanes; grandson, Jacob Wayne Pickens; and granddaughter, Abigail Rayne Pickens.

Funeral services were held Friday, May 3, at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home. Burial was at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens.

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

DONALD GLENN SAMPSON Donald Glenn Sampson, 85, of Elkview, passed away December 31, 2012.

Left to cherish Donald's memory are his beloved wife of 42and-a-half years, Imogene "Gene" Sampson; son, John Steven (who passed away January 19, 2013) (Peggy) Sampson of St. Albans; daughter, Teresa Sampson of Charleston; sister, Suzanne (Tom) Mollencop of Lexington, Ky.; stepchildren, Larry David (Janet) Jones of Elkview, Carolyn Bartlett of Galax, Va., Kathy (Guerin) Pierre of Twin Lake, Mich., and Sharon (David) Holstein of Elkview; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Donald's life was held May 4 at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Pinch with the Rev. Jim Walther officiating.

M. CATHERINE SOWARDS M. Catherine Sowards, 77, of Hurricane, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, after a short illness.

She worked at Kroger supermarket in Teays Valley for 29 years and previously for Davis Wholesale for many years.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond A. Sowards of Hurricane; three daughters, Barbara Shelton and Larry of Milton, Sue Browning and Jim of Culloden and Missy Irwin and Andrew of Hurricane; three grandchildren, Cody and his wife, Destiny, Gavin and Isabella; three step-grandchildren; two step-greatgrandchildren; and sister, Jenny

Lee Schneider.

Funeral service was Sunday, May 5, at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane. Rev. Ray Sovine officiated. Burial followed in Culloden Cemetery. visit allenfuneralPlease homewv.com to share memories and condolences.

HOMER O. SPURLOCK Homer O. Spurlock, 73, of Winfield, passed away May 6, 2013, at home.

He was a member of Grace Baptist Temple, St. Albans.

Homer is survived by his wife of 48 years, Stella Lewis Spurlock; son, James Spurlock and his wife, Melinda, of St. Albans; daughter, Nancy Mennem and her husband, Bill, of Princeton, Ill.; brother, Albert Spurlock of Missouri; sisters, Barbara Hill of Summerfield, Fla., Kathy Dilliard of Tornado and Patsy Smith of St. Albans; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends.

A celebration of Homer's life was held Wednesday, May 8, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans. Pastor Brian Dean officiated. Burial followed at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

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

MILDRED M. THORNTON Mrs. Mildred M. Thornton, 61, of Buffalo, was born February 19, 1952, and went home to be with her Lord on April 28, 2013, surrounded by her family in Guyton, Ga. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Faith Christian Fellowship Church in Buffalo.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Carl E. Thornton Sr.; parents, Homer and Lillian Warner; and brother, Mike Warner.

She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Snyder of Hurricane; sons, Carl Jr. and wife, Christy, of Guyton, Ga., Kenneth and DeAnne of Hurricane, Christopher of Buffalo and a dear friend, Lori McCown of Hurricane; seven grandchildren whom she cherished very much, Shane and wife, Shanna Snyder, of Morgantown, Kristen Snyder of Hurricane,

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 – Page 11 Hannah, Jacob and Rachel Thornton, all of Guyton, Ga., and Madison and Mason Thornton of Hurricane; great-grandson Andre III of Hurricane; sisters, Shirley Hatfield and Donna Thornton of Springfield, Ohio, and Deloris and husband, Jim Dugan, of Vine Grove, Ky.; brother, Jim and wife, Shiela Warner, of New Carlisle, Ohio; and a host of family and friends.

A tribute to the life of Mrs. Mildred M. Thornton was Saturday, May 4, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment followed at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House.

In lieu of flowers, the children suggest donations be sent in memory of Mildred Thornton, c/o Melissa Snyder, P.O. Box 534, Hurricane, WV 25526. Contributions will be distributed between Memorial Health University, Riggs Funeral Home, Ga., and Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, for the care of our mother and support of our family. Please contact Melissa for further information.

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

Funeral Gatens-Harding Home, Poca, served the Thornton family.

GARRY NEIL WHITTINGTON Garry Neil Whittington, 59, of Buffalo, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013, at his home following a short illness. He was employed by Pike Electric, Inc. for 35 years as a lineman. He attended Oma Chapel Community Church in Grimms Landing, where he was saved.

Born May 16, 1953, he was the son of the late Brodie Whittington and Leona Rhodes Whittington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Erma Whittington Mitchell; a brother, Melvin Whittington; and a brother-in-law, Bill Jeffers.

He is survived by his daughter, Angela D. (Terry) Grady of Leon; his son, Timothy P. (Beth) Whittington of Point Pleasant; brother, Bob (Ruth) Whittington of Buffalo; sisters, Reba (Bob) Tucker of Buffalo and Karen Jeffers of Leon; grandchildren, Dakota and Zachary Grady and Rylee, Braxton, Zoie and Addison Whittington; as well as several

nieces and nephews and many friends.

Funeral service will be were held on Friday, May 10, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo. Rev. Randy Parsons officiated. Burial followed in Tucker Cemetery, Grimms Landing.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Raynes Funeral Home, P.O. Box 250, Buffalo, WV 25033 in honor of Gary.

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

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

JOHN WILLIAM ZITZELSBERGER Mr. John William "Red" Zitzelsberger, 81, of St. Albans, formerly of Nitro, passed away May 6, 2013, at Golden Living CenterRiverside after a long illness.

He was retired from West Virginia American Water Co. as distribution supervisor; was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church; and was an Army veteran.

John was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Mrs. Margaret Zitzelsberger.

He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Jones and husband, Perry, of Nitro and Joyce McKown and husband, Ned, of St. Albans; son, John R. and wife, Sandra Zitzelsberger, of Clovis, N.M.; sisters, Ruth Duppee of St. Albans and Rosemary Finch of Teays Valley; five grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren.

A tribute to the life of Mr. John W. Zitzelsberger was held Wednesday, May 8, at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel. Pastor Delbert L. Hawley officiated. Entombment followed in the memory gardens.

The family would like to thank the staff of Riverside Nursing Center for their kindness and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association.

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

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, served the Zitzelsberger family.

Mushroom production the focus of WVSU workshop series INSTITUTE, W.Va. – Growing oyster, shiitake and “chicken of the woods” mushrooms is the focus of a new workshop series hosted by West Virginia State University Extension Service at the School of Harmony in Beaver.

“Mushroom production is becoming more and more popular as people see the medicinal benefits of mushrooms, as well as the variety of mushrooms that can

be produced,” says Brad Cochran, extension associate for Agriculture & Natural Resources.

“Mushroom production is a great way to use a variety of recycled natural materials to grow a delicious and healthy product.”

Three courses will take place at the School of Harmony in May and June, all from 10 a.m. to noon, as follows: · Shiitake Mushroom Pro-

duction – May 15 · Chicken of the Woods Mushroom Production – May 29 · Oyster Mushroom Production – June 12 The oyster mushroom class costs $30; the others cost $20 each. Fees include all materials needed to produce mushrooms at home. Participants can preregister for all three workshops for a total cost of $60.

To register, contact Brad Cochran at (304) 541-3301 or bcochran2@wvstateu.edu. The School of Harmony is located at 159 Granby Circle in Beaver.

West Virginia State University is a public, land grant, historically black university, which has evolved into a fully accessible, racially integrated, and multigenerational institution, located in Institute, WV. As a “living lab-

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Spring Festival: a hit with the City

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

HURRICANE - An old-time, hometown feel took over Main Street Saturday May 4.

Children munched on snocones and carried giant cotton candy canes. Business owners set up shop along the sidewalk, while boys and girls played in Jupiter jumps and slid down giant slides.

A sea of smiling faces lined the street, stretching through the city.

Live music echoed throughout while area residents competed in the first Hurricane Talent Show and Main Street Spring Festival.

Before the show, a young man captivated the audience with his voice. Randy Clark, an 11-yearold musician was happy to perform.

“I love performing and doing whatever you want with your voice,” he said.

Clark studies guitar at Main Street Music, takes voice lessons with area musician Lois Gail and performs with the Hurricane Middle School choir.

Sliding into fun - Area children have a blast at the Hurricane Main Street Spring festival and Talent Show. Photo by Justin Waybright The rising star has made a cd with more than 20 original songs.

Mayor Scott Edwards prepared the street for the day-long festival. The city leader was proud of how everything came together.

“This feels good to see—the people of Hurricane really seem to like it,” Edwards said. “This is where Hurricane started.”

Area businesses sponsored the free event.

Battling it out - Boys and girls play on a Jupiter Jump during the event. Photo

by Justin Waybright

Listen to the music - Musicians perform during the afternoon festival in downtown Hurricane. Photo by Justin Waybright