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Taste of Putnam set for Sunday atValley Park By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
HURRICANE – The second annual Taste of Putnam will take place on Sunday, May 20, from noon to 5 p.m. at Valley Park in Hurricane. The event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and will feature 15 area restaurants and chefs, according to Michael Henshall of the Kiwanis Club. “The Taste of Putnam will be a unique addition to the list of community events for the residents of Putnam County,” Henshall said. “The area has some very fine restaurants and talented chefs and this is an opportunity for Putnam County to display its culinary resources.” The format of the event is similar to other food-tasting events, Henshall explained, in that people purchase tickets that they exchange for samples of food from the participating restaurants. Tickets are 50 cents and will be available for purchase the day of the event. Admission and parking are free. Items available for sample will run the gamut from appetizers to main courses to desserts, Henshall said. Seating will be available around Valley Park including at the large shelter, but Henshall said that he encourages people to bring a blanket and have an SEE TASTE ON PAGE 10
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County 4-H members do well at state competition SUBMITTED ARTICLE WINFIELD -- The Putnam County 4-H Program was represented on April 28 in Keyser, W.Va., at the 2012 West Virginia State 4-H FFA Horse Evaluation Contest. Barrett Dudding, Brooke Welch, Ivy Keen, Edainah and Jimmy Young, and Sarah Hoffman competed in the Junior division, while Kelsey Rhodes and Drew Asbury competed in the Senior 4-H division. For the event, the 4-H members used their discerning eyes and disciplined minds to evaluate seven classes of horse competition. These classes included four halter classes, a western pleasure classes, a trail class and a hunter under saddle class. To add onto that, the seniors had to give oral reasons for their placings on the hunter under saddle and aged quarter horse mares class, while the juniors gave reasons on the aged quarter horse mares. Four Putnam County 4-H’ers earned blue ribbons while the rest received red ribbons.
The 2012 Putnam County 4-H Horse Judging Teams proudly show their winning ribbons after competing in the State 4H FFA Horse Judging event held at Potomac State College of WVU in Keyser, W.Va. In the picture, are (back) Kelsey Rhodes, Ivy Keen, Brooke Welch, Sarah Hoffman, and Edainah Young and (front) Jimmy Young and Barrett Dudding. Not pictured, Drew Asbury. Photo courtesy of Putnam County Earning blue ribbons were, Edainah Young, Barrett Dudding,
Ivy Keen, and Sarah Hoffman. Those receiving red ribbons
were Brooke Welch, Jimmy Young, Kelsey Rhodes, and Drew Asbury.
State settles with Skechers overing toning shoes By Jessica Karmasek www.wvrecord.com
CHARLESTON - More than 40 state attorneys general, including West Virginia's Darrell McGraw, have reached a $45 million settlement with popular footwear brand Skechers for deceptive advertising. In a coordinated filing, McGraw and the attorneys general of 43 states and the District of
Columbia, along with the Federal Trade Commission, filed settlements Wednesday with Skechers USA for falsely claiming their rocker-bottom line of shoes would yield certain health benefits. The lawsuit alleges that Skechers made health-related claims in the marketing and selling of its Shape-ups, Tone-ups and Resistance Runner athletic shoes that were not adequately substanti-
ated at the time the claims were made. Under the settlements, up to $40 million is allocated for refunds to be paid to consumers who bought the shoes. Skechers also agreed to pay an additional $5 million to the states. "It is unlawful for any business to make unsupported, overhyped advertising claims to sell its products," McGraw said in a
statement. The lawsuit alleges that without having adequate support for its claims, Skechers maintained that its toning shoes caused consumers to lose weight, burn calories, improve circulation, fight cellulite and firm, tone or strengthen thigh, buttocks and back muscles. McGraw said the company is SEE SUIT ON PAGE 3
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Page 2 – May 14-18, 2012 Huge Yard Sale New and used items – something for everyone! Where: BUFFALO CHURCH OF GOD When: Friday, May 18 & Saturday, May 19 Time: 8:00 A.M. Rain or Shine Hot Dogs will be sold on Saturday only. Sponsored by the Women of the Church of God
Putnam County Schools Developmental Screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Teays Valley Road. We will screen children ages 2-1/2 to 4 years for speech/language, hearing, vision, motor skills, social skills, self-help and cognition Please call 586-0500 ext 1154, to schedule an appointment.
Stan McDaniels Band at Nitro Senior Center On Saturday, May 19, at the Nitro Senior Center’s monthly Country Western Dance Stan McDaniel will be performing. The center opens at 5 p.m. with a concession and the music starts at 6 p.m. Admission is by donation, and there will be a 50/50 drawing and door prizes. The Senior Center is located on 21st Street and 2nd Avenue in Nitro. All proceeds go to Nitro Seniors activities.
tion & Visitors Bureau, the Winfield Lions Club, Putnam County Parks and Recreation and the Winfield McDonalds is sponsoring a challenging, 30, 40-50, & 62 mile scenic bicycle ride on the ridges of Putnam County on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 8AM starting at the Putnam County Courthouse. The cost is $25 before May 1 and $30 after May 1 and on the day of the ride. Proceeds to benefit the Winfield Lions Club Community Projects. For more information contact Chris Gress at 304-586-9017 or the Putnam County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 304-5620727 ext. 102.
Updates to Buffalo Heritage Days 2012 May 18th and 19th offers a weekend celebration of Putnam County’s oldest town. Event includes: Military History Weekend with West Virginia National Guard offering a HUMVEE display. Byrnes Battery Company D, an artillery unit from Morgan County, OH, will be on-hand. James E. Marshall American Legion Post 187 out of Winfield will be participating as well. You’re sure to want to stop by the Buffalo Academy Museum while in Buffalo. Academy reunion begins at 1 pm on Saturday. The Historical Society will have 175th Anniversary of Buffalo t-shirts for sale. For more info call Leah Higginbotham at 304-541-0705.
Annual Putnam County Bridge to Ridge Bicycle Tour
St. Francis School Open Enrollment
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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.
Main Street Studio Bookbinding Workshop Main Street Studio, Hurricane, announces a one-day workshop on May 26th with instructor Denise Erwin. Besides making a small book, participants will also have a special treat and will make a small book necklace as well! Informative AND fun! Class limit is 12. Cost $25.00. Call Terry at the Studio 304-982-1522 to register.
Senior Fitness Classes Senior fitness classes are held at the John Henson Senior Center in Hurricane from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. A certified fitness instructor leads the class. For more information, call 304-757-0016.
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On May 23rd, Veterans from all over the US travel on motorcycles, from California to Washington D.C., to honor MIA’s and POW’s. Come show your support at Valley Park parking lot. For more information contact Steve McGrath at 304-546-5971.
Military Coupon Program Join in OPERATION EXPIRA-
TION! Overseas military bases will accept expired grocery coupons up to six months from their expiration date as well as non-expired coupons. For the cost of postage, you can help our military families save big every month! Please send coupons that are only expired by a month or two (to allow for the time of shipping and the coupons still being usable). You may send your coupons to: WV Area Overseas Coupon Program, Melissa Frankowski, PO Box 9, Upper Tract, WV 26866.
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 304586-2745.
Kid’s Fishing Derby Putnam County Parks & Recreation is hosting a fishing derby on June 2 for ages 2 – 12 yr olds at the Valley (WAVE POOL) Park’s large shelter. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Free Event……Prizes in multiple age groups.
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.
New Hope Animal Rescue looking for new Members New Hope Animal Rescue (formerly the Putnam County Humane Society) meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at its thrift store, Paws and Shop, 2806 Putnam Ave. in Hurricane. NHAR is a nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue. The group is seeking new members, volunteers, foster homes or anyone who would like to help. Call 304-
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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.
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.
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.
Citizen Volunteers Needed The Putnam County Commission seeks citizen volunteers to serve on the county's Historic Landmark Commission, which undertakes and assists others in various historic programs and meets at the Putnam County Courthouse monthly. Contact Sherry Otey, Putnam County Commission, 304-586-0201, or Linda Bess, Putnam County Office of Planning and Infrastructure, 304-586-0237, for an application.
Putnam County Ringers looking for new Members The Putnam County Ringers community hand bell choir is open to all interested in joining. The group meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at Eleanor Presbyterian Church. The group will also schedule bookings for all occasions in advance. For more information, call Kathy at 304-546-0259 or Sharon at 304586-4131.
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Digital Evidence Conference coming to Marshall May 21-25 SUBMITTED ARTICLE HUNTINGTON – The Marshall University Forensic Science Center will host the third annual Appalachian Institute of Digital Evidence Conference (AIDE) May 21–25 to provide training in digital forensics and evidence recovery, electronic discovery and information security. Booth Goodwin, United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, will make opening remarks at 9 a.m. Monday, May 21.
His presentation will focus on digital evidence as the “new frontier” in prosecution. The conference will offer a wide array of training for professionals and students in the fields of law, digital forensics, law enforcement and information security. The conference runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 21, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day through Friday, May 25. John Sammons, an assistant professor in Marshall’s Inte-
grated Science and Technology Department, is the director of the Appalachian Institute of Digital Evidence. “Anyone who works with digital evidence, whether they are a lawyer, a police officer, or an information security professional, must keep pace with technology,” he said. “This is our third annual conference. The needs for training and the threats are just as great, if not greater than when we started. Technology is evolving so quickly that we must
take advantage of every opportunity to increase our knowledge and grow our skill sets.” Sammons said the conference offers a wide array of great speakers from the FBI, US Secret Service, Marshall University, Purdue University, several law firms, the West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute, the West Virginia State Police, information security firms and many more. Continuing education credits are available for law enforce-
ment, attorneys and information security professionals. First responder certification will be offered on digital evidence. Registration fees are free for current AIDE members, $50 for nonmember professionals, and $20 for students, and are due the first day of attendance. To register for the conference or to learn more, please visit the AIDE website at http://www.appyide.org/Events/2012/AIDE201 2.htm.
to vindicating these claims in court, Skechers could not ignore the exorbitant cost and endless distraction of several years spent defending multiple lawsuits in multiple courts across the country," David Weinberg, the company's chief financial officer, said in a statement. "While we believe we could have prevailed in each of these cases, to do so would have imposed an unreasonable burden on the company regardless of the
outcome." Skechers noted that the settlement strictly relates to certain advertising and related claims, but does not prevent or prohibit it from making and selling the toning shoes, which it says it will continue to do. "The company fully stands behind its toning shoe products and technology, and is permitted under the settlement to continue to advertise that wearing rockerbottom shoes like Shape-ups can
lead to increased leg muscle activation, increased calorie burn, improved posture and reduced back pain," Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers, said in a statement. "The company has received enthusiastic overwhelmingly feedback from literally thousands of customers who have tried our toning shoes for themselves and have written unsolicited testimonials about their positive experiences -- not just with our
products' exercise benefits, but also with their well known comfort and style. "We remain committed to the continued development of our toning shoe products, and will continue to deliver quality products that our customers love." Consumers who purchased Shape-Ups, Tone-Ups or Resistance Runners can go to www.ftc.gov for information about how to obtain a partial refund.
SUIT FROM PAGE 1 prohibited from making these claims unless it can provide adequate studies or research to confirm them. The California-based Skechers, which denies the allegations and believes its advertising was appropriate, said in a news release Wednesday that it decided to settle the claims to avoid prolonged legal proceedings. "While we vigorously deny the allegations made in these legal proceedings and looked forward
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Putnam artist displays talents at national craft show SUBMITTED ARTICLE CHARLESTON — Eight West Virginia artisan entrepreneurs, including one from Putnam County, are collaborating with the Tamarack Foundation to sharpen their marketing skills and expand their businesses. The artists, including Putnam County’s own John DesMeules, recently displayed their talents at one of the nation’s largest craft trade shows. The artists exhibited at the 2012 Buyers Market of American Craft show in Philadelphia, with support from the Tamarack Foundation and grants from the West Virginia Departments of Commerce and Agriculture. The 2012 show attracted representatives of more than 1,200 galleries and more than 30 media companies from the United States and Canada. The participating artists were: - Matt Thomas, wood and metal,
Gilmer County - Mark Schwenk, metal, Morgan County - Phil Holcomb & Teresa Holcomb, wood, Roane County - Susan Ramey Bisgyer, ceramics, Preston County - John DesMeules, glass, Putnam County - Connie McColley, jewelry, Calhoun County - Ellie Conlon, specialty foods, Wetzel County - Robin Hildebrand, specialty foods, Fayette County The Commerce and Agriculture
ton, executive director. “Now thanks to support from West Virginia, they’re able to take that to the next level, with the materials and contacts to grow their businesses in this state and to expand their markets.” The artists’ performance at Buyers Market of American Craft has already shown measurable results. Barton cited the example of Matt Thomas, a crafter of fine wood furniture, including a line ornamented with hand-forged steel. Thomas supported his growing family as a licensed general con-
Eight West Virginia artisan entrepreneurs recently participated in the 2012 Buyers Market of American Craft show in Philadelphia. departments provided grants that covered part of the costs to participate in the national show. The Tamarack Foundation provided the remainder. “The Tamarack Foundation has worked with these artisans on entrepreneurial skills,” said Sally Bar-
tractor, supplemented by making furniture as a sideline. That changed in 2011, when a fall from a roof abruptly halted his construction career. Over the months that followed, Thomas regained mobility and refocused on his art-quality furni-
ture. “When I was invited to be a part of the group to exhibit in Philadelphia, I was elated,” Thomas said. “I hoped that by making the most of the opportunity I was given, I could regain the income source that I lost and I could work from home.” He contacted galleries in advance of the show, introducing himself and his work. During the show, he received orders from 56 galleries from Maine to California, most notably the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco. Thomas sees potential for growth in the future. The local economy is seeing benefits now. “As a result of this success, I’ve hired a part-time office worker,” Thomas said. “I am excited about the possibility of hiring others from my community to help grow my home-based business.” The Tamarack Foundation mentored the artists for about a year, helping them develop marketing
materials and get professionalquality photos of their work. The photos were enlarged and mounted on fabric-covered display panels. The professional displays created a unified look that allowed the West Virginia group to stand out at the national show. Tamarack executives also persuaded the show to include specialty foods among the artistic wares for the first time in its history. “Artisan entrepreneurs create jobs here at home and produce quality crafts that are made in America,” said Barton. “That is good for our economy, from the local community to the national level.” “The support made possible by the Tamarack Foundation has helped make the transition to artientrepreneur possible,” san Thomas said. “By continuing my marketing and wholesale efforts, I will be able to do what I love, where I love, around those I love.”
Victim Assistance grants awarded to two Putnam groups SUBMITTED ARTICLE CHARLESTON -- Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced 54 public and private non-profit agencies throughout the State
received a total of $2,757,156 in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance grant funds. The following two grants were awarded for programs in Putnam
County: Family Counseling Connection, Inc. $132,212 These funds will provide for the salaries of a full-time REACH Program Coordinator, a parttime REACH Program Assistant, a portion of two full-time Therapists, and a portion of a full-time Child Therapist to provide direct
services to victims of sexual violence in Kanawha, Putnam and Jackson Counties. Putnam County Commission $37,755 These funds will provide for the salaries for both a full-time and a part-time Victim Liaison in the Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney's Office to provide di-
rect services to crime victims in Putnam County. The VOCA funds are awarded from the Office for Victims of Crime, the Office of Justice Programs of the U. S. Department of Justice. These funds are administered by the West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services.
Free training conference in Scott Depot
May Birthdays!
Happy Birthday to ALL Mert Davis – May 21st Stacy Link Rebekka Venoy Lana Call Roy Burns Sr. Della Armstrong – May 18th Samantha Nunley – May 19th Heather Dillon – May 21st Lorene Jividen – May 30st Robert Liptrap Naomi Lovejoy Rebecca Blankenship Janet G. Chapman Gerald Clagg If you - or someone you know Charlotte Curtiss will be celebratrating a birthday Ayesha R. French in the coming months... Emilee Hodges Call 304-743-6731 and give us William Holmes their name - OR just email the Michelle Kruse information to William Melton trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com Dwight Musser
SCOTT DEPOT -- Dr. Gary Patton will be leading a free conference on the ministry of hospital and home visitation on Saturday, June 16 from 10 a.m. a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Teays Valley Church of God in Scott Depot. 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. 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. To register call 304-757-9222.
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Toyota takes steps to reduce environmental impact TEASY VALLEY -- The Toyota production facility at Buffalo became ISO 14000 certified 12 years ago. That means the plant had met international standards of environmental management. "As a corporate citizen, we want to have a culture where environment is part of the job," Marc Crouse told the Putnam Rotary Club on Tuesday. An environmental specialist at Toyota since 1999, Crouse monitors impact of production on air, water and waste. The site has over 1,100 employees who turn out about 900,000 engines and transmissions annually for assembly in Kentucky, Indiana, Canada and Japan. "We don't want people com-
Mark Crouse speaks to the Putnam Rotary Club on Tuesday. plaining about what the plant is doing," he says. "We don't want odors, noises. Anything that
would impact our neighbors, we worry about. "The focus is on safety, quality and environment," says Crouse. "We have over 100 robots to do repetitive processes. AGCs, automated guided carts guided by computer, run predetermined courses to supply materials to the production lines." Metal halide lighting has been replaced by fluorescent fixtures. The new lights use 50 percent less energy and are 50 percent brighter. And the savings in energy in a year represents a reduction of 2300 tons in CO2 emissions. Ventilation is a special concern at Toyota where air-handling units for the 54-acre plant use
two megawatts of power. The motors once ran at a constant speed, synchronized with the 60-cycle AC power supply. Heating and cooling was controlled by opening and closing shutters. Toyota introduced VFDs (variable-frequency drives) into the air-handling units, and circulation is now controlled by motor speed. The savings in energy is somewhere between 30 to 40 percetn, according to Crouse. Plastics present special problems. Hard plastics, foils and cellophanes must be separated. Toyota sends its plastics by the bale to a center where disabled persons are able to do the job.
The center then sells the donated plastics to fund their operation. The handicapped have employment, and Toyota concentrates on production. The Buffalo plant has equipment to crush and puncture aerosol cans. The metal goes for scrap, and the contents are processed as hazardous waste. "By 2003 were sending zero waste to the landfill," Crouse said. "It's good to see guard rail barriers, blocks and other recycled products, and know that Toyota had something to do with them." The Putnam Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon in the Community Room at First State Bank.
West Virginia State offering two summer sessions INSTITUTE -- West Virginia State University will offer two sessions of classes for summer 2012. The first is a three-week session which begins on May 21 and ends June 8. The typical class
time is three-hours per day, five days a week, to earn three hours of course credits. Registration for this session closes Friday, May 18. For those staying on campus, residence halls will open May 20.
The six-week session begins June 11 and ends July 20. Registration closes June 8. The term provides a broader range of subjects than the three-week session. Classes generally are held for
two-hours per-day, four-days a week. On-line classes are also available for summer. Some are 100% percetn on-line and require no class time. Others are divided be-
tween on-line and classroom sessions. For the complete course listings, schedules, and registration information visit the WVSU website at www.wvstateu.edu.
Putnam County schools May breakfast, lunch menus Putnam County Schools – Menu – May 2012 Friday, May 18: Breakfast Pizza LUNCH: BEEF NACHOS, Lettuce/Tomato/Cheese, Pineapple Chunks, Rice Krispy Bar, Milk Monday, May 21: Choice Tuesday, May 22: Choice Wednesday, May 23: Choice Thursday, May 24: Choice Friday, May 25:
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Herbert Hoover's forgotten outdoors legacy
David Payne Sr. Column by David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com
You know about the Herbert Hoover who became the scapegoat for the Great Depression. Let me tell you a little about was. He was one only three presidents to not take a presidential salary. The other two were George Washington, who refused it and John F. Kennedy, who like Hoover, donated his to charity. Herbert Hoover loved America. He also loved fish. "All men and boys,” Hoover writes, “are endowed with certain inalienable rights, including life,
liberty, and theBy pursuit of happiness, which obviously includes the pursuit of fish." Herbert Hoover had many, many memorable quotes about fishing. That's because when he wasn't fishing, he was talking about fishing, or helping fish in some way. This is the guy who devoted two chapters of his presidential memoirs to fishing, wrote a book “Fishing for Fun, to Wash Your Soul,” (it is excellent) and was president of the Izaak Walton League. Maybe fishing had something to do with his long life – he was one of only three presidents to live past 90 (Ronald Regan and John Adams were the other two). As a conservationist, he picked up where Theodore Roosevelt left off and took it a step further to apply those principles to fisheries, which were in grave danger in the 1920s. As an environmentalist, he was light years ahead of his time. As a fisherman, he had few equals. There was a reason he was so dedicated to fish and what that love of fishing never faded in his heart. When he was nine years old, his parents died. He was sep-
arated from his siblings and sent to live alone with an aunt and uncle in Oregon. In fishing, he found solitude and an escape from a world that dealt the boy such pain. As a young man, he was a brilliant mining engineer – one of the best of his day. He invested what he made well and became a millionaire. In his 47 years of public service, he donated every government paycheck to charity. In his various cabinet posts, he organized the supplying all the necessary food for the U.S. Army Expeditionary Force that turned the tide against Germany in World War I and fed a billion people in 57 countries. As president, he did more in a single term than most do in two. He gets this unfair rap (remember history is the story told by victors, such as F.D.R. who borrowed much of the New Deal from his distant cousin Teddy's ideas), but he was the first to propose Social Security. He gave the orders to bring down Al Capone. Hoover created the Veterans Administration, established the Federal Bureau of Prisons and reorganized the Bureau of Indian Affairs to protect Indians from
exploitation. But the one legacy of his that is most lasting – and one that F.D.R. didn't later borrow and take credit for – was his tireless work to save America's fisheries and his beloved fish. He used his presidency to begin the work that would rescue American fisheries from the brink of destruction. He set aside more than 5.2 million acres of national parks and forests. One of his first acts in office was to revamp the Bureau of Fisheries, oust its chief and work to establish cooperation between states to protect fisheries. Hoover described the situation in the late 1920s as very bleak: "The salmon and halibut fisheries in the Northwest and Alaska were slowly dying out. The shad and bluefish fisheries on the Atlantic coast were going. The great salmon and sturgeon fisheries on the Atlantic side had completely gone... Game fish were getting scarcer and scarcer all over the country." Keep in mind, the preceding times had been a period of great extirpation and extinction. Had it not been for visionaries like Hoover and Theodore Roo-
sevelt and, as much as I hate to give the Sierra Club any ink, John Muir, the fate of many of our fish might have been the same as that of the bison who used to roam in Putnam and Cabell counties. He continued the battle long after he yielded the White House to Franklin Roosevelt. With great vision, he realized that filling streams with artificially-raised fish only masks greater problems. This idea was at least a halfcentury ahead of its time. "Even this is useless unless we can check pollution of our streams," he wrote. He laughed at Calvin Coolidge for preferring worms to flyfishing, but to others, his quirks could also be laughable at times. Decades after he left office, Hoover accepted an offer for a Colorado fishing trip from Dwight Eisenhower, despite the fact the men despised each other. At 4 a.m., Eisenhower picked up Hoover, who, to Ike's amazement, wore a tie with his hip waders. Contact David Payne Sr. at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com.
Hunters Helping the Hungry in need of donations By David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com
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ways had plenty of venison, what it needs worse than deer is cash. The deer from the 2011 season are now finding their way onto area dinner tables and the program is looking for cash donations to help it do more. Last season marked the 20th year for the program, which accepts donated venison to give to needy West Virginians via foodbanks. Since then, the program has provided 770,000 pounds of ground venison to needy families who need the nutritious meat. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Director Frank Jezioro presented the program
with a check for $75,000, money raised from private individuals and businesses who donated money for an opportunity to participate in guided antlerless deer hunts in December. The fundraiser has grown a great deal since it collected $17,000 five years ago. Hunters Helping the Hungry allows hunters to donate legallyharvested deer to certified processors, who grind and package the venison so it can be distributed to soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, senior centers, missions, churches and community centers around the state. The program has no DNR funding and must pay for the
meat processing with cash donations. Since its inception in 1992, the program has provided nearly 1 million meals worth of lean, nutritious venison to needy West Virginians. Officials say, however, that the program is capable of far more. The program has never had difficulty obtaining venison donations – those abound. The bottleneck has always been the program's ability to pay for meat processing and actually has to restrict donations based on what it can afford to process. The program never turns away a hunter's offer of venison, but instead restricts meat dona-
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tions by limiting the number of processors who accept the donated deer. In fact, out of the hundreds of meat processors in the West Virginia, donations are accepted at only 17 of them. Only 13 of the state's 55 counties are represented. Putnam County have no participating processors. Cabell has two, Nelson's Custom Processing in Milton and Rolfe's Custom and Commercial Meat Processing in Ona. For more information concerning the program, or to discuss tax-deductible donations, contact Gene Thorn or Judy Channell at 304-924-6211.
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Page 7 – May 14-18, 2012 BETTY ELIZABETH ANDERSON JAMES RAY COLLINS GERALD C. DEMARCO JOHN SAMUEL DUFFY MYRTLE MARIE ESTEP GLORIA JEAN SOWARDS PEAK RITA KAY WILCOX EDGAR HUNT WORLEY JR. RUTH ANN YOUNG
BETTY ELIZABETH ANDERSON Betty Elizabeth Anderson, 87, of St. Albans passed away Friday, April 27, 2012. Born October 6, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Abraham Massey and Della Massey Stanley. Betty is survived by daughters, Sue (Corkey) Lovejoy of St. Albans and Jackie Porter of Milton; brothers, James L. (Claudia) Massey of Sylvester and Maynard ( Jean) Daniel of Lexington, Ky.; grandchildren, Jon (Lisa) James of Roanoke, Va., Jeff (Regina) Holbert of Scott Depot, T.J. ( Jessica) Holbert of St. Albans, Nathan (Cori) Porter of Murrieta, Calif., Beth Porter ( Jason) Duke of East Liverpool, Ohio, and Nick ( Jennifer) Porter of Lesage; and nine great-grandchildren. Betty was a graduate of Marsh Fork High School; a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church; a member of St. Francis Women's Club; past Deputy Grand Regent for the Women of the Moose; and a lifetime member of WOTM Charleston Chapter #317. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 5, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Father Patrick McDonough officiating. Burial followed in Heavener Cemetery, Buckhannon. The family suggests that donations be made to St. Francis of Assisi Women's Club, 1023 6th Ave., St. Albans, WV 25177. On behalf of our mother, the family wishes to thank the staff at Putnam Care and Rehabilitation Center and Hospice for their loving care and dedicated support shown to her during her stay. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.
JAMES RAY COLLINS James Ray "Chipper" "Chip" Collins, 62, of Hurricane passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West,
South Charleston after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Chipper was born July 12, 1949, in Nitro to Harvey and the late Georgia Wandling Collins. In addition to his mother, Chipper was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ray and Evelyn Wandling; paternal grandparents, James "Nick" and Dollie Collins; and special nephew, Jeffrey Dale Collins. He is survived by his daughters, Jo Lynn and Jacki Collins, both of Nitro; one son, James Ray "J.R." Collins II (Lindsey Johnson) of Hurricane; three granddaughters, Jada Morris, Jaycie Hardin and Chandler Collins; parents, Harvey and Wanda Collins of Nitro; brothers, John (Linda) Collins of Hurricane, Richard "Dickie" Collins of Nitro and Harvey "Monk" (Barbara) Collins of Hurricane; as well as several nieces and nephews. Chipper was a 1967 graduate of Nitro High School. He was a United States Navy Corpsman; a former employee of Monsanto; and an entrepreneur, father, son, brother and a true friend to many. He devoted much of his life to little league and high school baseball, coaching, umpiring, scorekeeping and designing websites, programs and signs for various sports programs and businesses. He was an avid supporter of the game, and a dedicated mentor to countless youth throughout Putnam County. Visitation was Friday, May 11, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, 4122 MacCorkle Ave., South Charleston. Chipper chose cremation. His ashes will be laid to rest in the Columbarium Wall at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Institute in mid- to late-June. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, 302 30th St., Charleston, WV 25304. Memories of Chipper may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary.
Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston was in charge of the arrangements.
GERALD C. DEMARCO Gerald C. "Jerry" DeMarco, 93, of Eleanor, formerly of Ripley, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Angel Avenue Assisted Living, Teays Valley with his longtime companion by his side. He was a 1938 graduate of Asbury Park High School in New Jersey, where he was voted most popular, most handsome, most athletic and was captain of the baseball team. In 1942 he came to West Virginia on a sports scholarship to play at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Jerry served in Germany as a U.S. Army medic during World War II. Following his military service, he worked for many years for, and eventually retired Kaiser Aluminum, from, Ravenswood. Jerry sang and played drums for many years with the country band the Liberty Mountaineers. Born October 22, 1918, in Mt. Vernon, N.Y., he was the son of the late Mose and Lena DeMarco. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Survivors include his special friend and longtime companion, Geraldine Bayless of Eleanor. Jerry often commented that Geraldine was "the love of his life"; son, Jerry DeMarco Jr. of Hermitage, Tenn.; sister, Carmela Defranaltes of Phoenix, Ariz.; granddaughter, Terry (Mike) Garafee of Fairfax Station, Va.; and four great-grandsons. Jerry is also survived by Valerie, Jeannie and Robert "Chip" Bayless, who he considered his children, and a host of friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his caregivers at Angel Avenue Assisted Living; the staff of Putnam Care & Rehabilitation; and HospiceCare. Jerry do-
The Putnam Standard nated his body to the West Virginia University Human Gift Registry for science and medical research. There is no service planned at this time. Online condolences may be sent to the family, and the online guestbook signed, by visitwww.raynesfuneral ing home.com. Raynes Funeral Home, 2117 Buffalo Road, Buffalo, was in charge of arrangements.
JOHN SAMUEL DUFFY John Samuel Duffy, 87, of Hurricane went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Teays Valley Center, Hurricane. Born September 27, 1924, in Nallen, John was a son of the late Henry G. and Laura Simms Duffy. John served his country in the United States Navy, and retired from Union Carbide Corporation as an instrument mechanic after many years of faithful service. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary Ellen Duffy; children and spouses, Timothy H. O'Dell of Indianapolis, Ind., John M. Duffy and wife, Janie, of St. Albans, Michael Lee Duffy and wife, Rebecca, of Leland, N.C., and Carol Ann and husband, Ron Wright, of Pittsboro, N.C.; four grandchildren, Adrienne Auer, Erick Auer, Janell Auer and Ryan Duffy; and brother, Frank Duffy of Memphis, Tenn. Funeral service was held May 8, 2012, at Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 3926 Teays Valley Rd., Hurricane, with Dr. John D. Smith officiating. Burial followed in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Rd., Hurricane, was in charge of arrangements.
MYRTLE MARIE ESTEP Myrtle Marie Estep, 94, of Hurricane passed away May 7,
2012, at Putnam Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Estep; and parents, Riley and Maggie Burnes Phelps. She is survived by son, Paul Winkler and his wife, Ruth; four grandchildren; nephew, William "Bill" Phelps; nieces, Dorthy Rowsey, Betty Hinkle and Betty J. Clark; and a special friend, Wes Reed. Graveside service was Thursday in Terry Cemetery. The family would like to thank the Putnam Care and Rehabilitation staff for their wonderful love and support. Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the family.
GLORIA JEAN SOWARDS PEAK Gloria Jean Sowards Peak died unexpectedly at home on May 3, 2012. She was married for 57 years to former Hurricane mayor, Raymond Peak. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, George and Frances Sowards. She was a 1955 graduate of Hurricane High School, and was a retired employee from the Putnam County School Board of Education Nutrition Services. In addition to her husband, she leaves behind son, Douglas Peak of Hurricane; daughters, Veneta Eggleton (Gary) of Scott Depot and Jane E. Peak of Morgantown; grandchildren, Chris Eggleton of Hurricane, Carrie Eggleton of Washington, D.C., Kristina Williams of Texas, Doug Peak of Portsmouth, Va., and Kimberley Peak of Hurricane; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ruth Ann Cox (Skip), and one brother, George Sowards, all of Florida. Funeral service was held on Sunday, May 6, at Allen Funeral Home with Minister Doug Minton officiating. Burial followed in Valley View Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent at
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RITA KAY WILCOX Rita Kay Wilcox, 59, of Castle Hayne, N.C., died Monday, May 7, 2012, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, N.C. Rita was born July 15, 1952, in South Charleston to the late Blanche Johnson Smith and William Smith Sr. She was an employee of NHRMC's Information Technologies Department for over 20 years. Her family was her life, and she enjoyed motorcycles and racing. In addition to her parents, a sister, Sandra Joyce Dorsey, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Harold Ross Wilcox Jr.; three sons, Harold Ross Wilcox III and wife, Abby, of Watha, N.C., Robert Edward Wilcox and wife, Brook Perkinson, of Hampstead, N.C., and Jeremiah Justin Wilcox of Rocky Point, N.C.; two grandsons, Harold Ross Wilcox IV and Robert Lee Wilcox; brother, William Edward Smith
Jr. of Nitro; sister, Shirley Jean Bird of Teays Valley; six brothers-in-law; five sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-greatnieces. Visitation was Thursday, May 10, at Andrews Mortuary Hampstead Chapel, Hampstead, N.C. Funeral service was held on Friday, May 11, at Andrews Mortuary Hampstead Chapel with Chaplain Joe Jankowiak officiating. Burial followed in Sea Lawn Memorial Park, Hampstead. Donations may be sent to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com.
EDGAR HUNT WORLEY JR. Edgar Hunt "EH" Worley Jr., 84, son of the late Edgar Hunt and Myrtle Mae Farmer Worley of Hurricane, formerly of Dawes, departed this world on May 4, 2012, at the Emogene Dolen Jones Hospice House.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia "Patty" Louise Enicks Worley. EH was a retired electrician for Truex Trayer, Ogleby Norton, Carbon Fuel, US Steel and AT&T Coal Companies, and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. EH was preceded in death by one sister, Edith Buzzard; one daughter, Nancy Pat Hoak; and one granddaughter, Megan Hoak. He is survived by one sister, Loretta Bragg and husband, James; his daughters, Deborah Johnson and husband, David, Karen Reynolds and husband, Mike, and Susan Boswell and husband, Jim; one son, Michael Worley and wife, Kathy; and brothers-in-law, Robert Buzzard, and Bruce Hoak. In addition, he is survived by grandchildren, Brian Reynolds and wife, Jennifer, Beth Reynolds, Sarah Azizi and husband, Vic Berg, Eammon Azizi, Kelli Boley and husband, Brent, Lisa Boswell, Lori Boswell, Erin Haughey and husband, Andy, Ryan Worley and wife Kristin, Stephanie Bradshaw, and Jennifer Hoak.
May 14-18, 2012 – Page 8 EH also was the proud greatgrandfather of Leila Berg, Hayley, Hannah, and Hunter Bradshaw, and Reagan Haughey. He is also survived six step-greatby grandchildren, Taylor, Austin, Kody, Alex and Logan Johnson and Chelsea Berg. He was born January 23, 1928, in Motley, Va., and moved with his family to West Virginia during the Depression, where his dad found work in the coal mines of Cabin Creek. EH met his future wife, Patty, at the "swimming hole" at Giles after returning home from service to his country as an Army military police officer with the First Calvary Division Occupation Forces in Japan following World War II. He married the love of his life on June 4, 1949, in Chelyan. EH lived on Cabin Creek for 57 years before moving to Hurricane after retirement. He loved hunting and fishing, East Bank/Riverside football, the twin's softball careers, WVU/MU sports, and spent 18 enjoyable years as caretaker of the "Hoak Farm near Buffalo." EH was an exceptional artist, being noted for his charcoal drawings of scenes of Cabin Creek, steam engines and East Bank High School. He was most proud that all five of his children graduated from college. Most of all, "Papa" loved his children, grandchil-
dren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, upon whom he bestowed his "infamous" pet nicknames; although the kids originally objected to be called the pet names, they grew to cherish them. Service was held Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank. Rev. Warren Faulknier officiated. Burial followed in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. EH and his family would be honored if donations would be made to the East Bank Alumni Scholarship Fund, any hospice organization or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.pryorfh.com. Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, was in charge of arrangements.
RUTH ANN YOUNG Ruth Ann Young 64 of Hungry Creek passed away at her sister’s home on May 5, 2012 after short illness. She is survived by her sister; Becky Pullen of Hurricane, Brothers; Roderick Young of Culloden, Stanley Young III of Hamlin and Dewight Young of Milton. 2 Special Nieces Rachel and Amy and several other nieces and nephews, two lifelong friends Lizetta and Sharon and a host of other friends and family. Funeral service was Monday, May 7, 2012 at Allen Funeral Home. Minister Stephen Walker officiated. Burial was at Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
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TASTE FROM PAGE 1 afternoon picnic in the park while sampling the best that local chefs have to offer. And while food is the centerpiece of the event, Henshall said that there will also be several activities available during the Taste of Putnam for children. The Hurricane High School Key Club will be offering face painting, and P.J.'s Preschool and Daycare will be on hand to offer other playful activities for children. “There will be a lot of activities for children,” Henshall said. “This is a very family friendly event.” Taste of Putnam will take place rain or shine, Henshall said. This marks the second year for the Taste of Putnam. Henshall said that the first year was very suc-
(Top left) The second annual Taste of Putnam will take place on Sunday, May 20, from noon to 5 p.m. at Valley Park in Hurricane. (Top right) The Taste of Putnam allows visitors to sample food from a variety of local restaurants and chefs. Photos courtesy of Putnam Kiwanis cessful and that organizers are looking forward to another large turnout this year. In addition to offering visitors a sampling of
the variety of food available in Putnam County, the event also serves as a major fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club. All the money
raised from the event goes back into the Club's support of community activities in Putnam County, Henshall said.
For more information, contact Michael Henshall at (304) 9937650 or Michael.Henshall@suddenlink.net.
Business After Hours set for Tuesday at Fireside Grille The next Business After Hours sponsored by the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce will take place at FireSide Grille in Hurricane from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tues-
day, May 22. Business After Hours provides a social, but professional venue for business people to make new contacts and expand their presence in the business commu-
nity. FireSide Grille is located at 4170 State Route 34 Hurricane. Participation is open to all Chamber members and their guests. The cost to attend is $15
per person, RSVPs are required and pre-payment is appreciated. There will be a cash drawing sponsored by BB&T valued at $500, but you must be present to win.
RSVPs are required by Monday, May 21. To make reservations, please contact the Chamber at 304.757.6510 or chamber@putnamcounty.org.