The Putnam Standard

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

EXTRA ONLINE EDITION POCA MAN CATCHES STATE RECORD FISH. PAGE 12

Annual Clean-Up set for Saturday atValley Park

McGraw files suit against ‘designer drug’ maker

By Jack Bailey

By Jack Bailey

jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

TEAYS VALLEY – The annual Putnam County Clean-Up will take place Saturday, May 5, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Valley Park in Hurricane.

County residents will be able to bring in waste tires on or off the rims, computers, electronic items, appliances and scrap metal, said Charity Fellure, executive director of the Putnam County Solid Waste Authority.

Televisions are one of the electronic items that are being accepted as part of the Clean-Up, Fellure said, adding that she knows that there is a lot of interest from people who want to dispose of their older TVs. Not being accepted are items such as propane or gas tanks, motor oil, solvents, paints, pesticides, roofing materials, barbwire, block, wood, concrete, brush, or fluorescent light bulbs.

Also no hazardous materials are accepted.

Also, this year, no household waste will be accepted.

Fellure said that area landfills have a free day the second Wednesday of each month where people are able to dispose of their regular household trash.

Also, by not taking household trash at the Clean-Up this year, some of the traffic congestion that developed during last year's event should be alleviated, Fel-

WINFIELD – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has filed a civil law enforcement action in Putnam Circuit Court against a Georgia company that manufactures chemicals used in synthetic designer drugs that can be found throughout West Virginia.

McGraw and his office filed the action on Monday, April 30, against Nutragenomics Manufacturing of Alpharetta, Ga., and its owner Drew Green.

McGraw said that the action was filed in Putnam County because the abuse of synthetic drugs is a problem in the area, but added it could have been filed in nearly any county in West Virginia because the problem is so widespread.

Working in conjunction with the Metro Drug Unit, the Sheriff s Office, and other law enforcement agencies, my office is committed to ridding West Virginia of the plague that these designer drugs pose for our communities, McGraw said. Cutting off these illicit drug compounds at their

SEE CLEAN-UP ON PAGE 3

HOW TO REACH US PHONE: (304) 743-6731 FAX: (304) 562-6214

West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announces that he has filed a lawsuit in Putnam Circuit Court against a Georgia company that produces synthetic designer drugs. Photo by Jack Bailey source is an effective start to cleaning up the problem.

The synthetic drugs are marketed under names such as K2 or

Spice and are also presented under misleading labels as incense, bath salts or plant food, McGraw said.

The synthetic drugs imitate the effects of marijuana, ecstasy, coSEE LAWSUIT ON PAGE 3

More than 300 pounds of prescription drugs collected

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

WINFIELD – More than 300 pounds of unused prescription drugs were collected on Saturday, April 28, during a countywide drug take back program, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

On Tuesday, the federal agencies announced the results of the Drug Take Back event, which was held at multiple locations throughout the state of West Virginia. Statewide, a total of 4,795 pounds of unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs were collected that day.

In Putnam County, 200

pounds of drugs were turned in to the Hurricane Police Department. The Buffalo Police Department collected just over 13 pounds of drugs, while the Eleanor Police Department collected just over 24 pounds of drugs. The Poca Police Department collected 19 pounds of drugs, while the West Virginia State Police Detachment in

Winfield collected just over 56 pounds of drugs. In all, 313.5 pounds of prescription drugs were collected in Putnam County.

“West Virginians understand how devastating prescription drug abuse is for our families and they have responded yet SEE DRUGS ON PAGE 3

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Page 2 – April 30-May 4, Farmer’s Market!

It’s that time of year again! The Farmer’s Market is open May – October at Hurricane City Park.

Call Susan at 304-743-5257 for more information.

Buffalo Heritage Days 2012 May 18th and 19th offers a weekend celebration of Putnam County’s oldest town.

Military History Weekend with guard units coming in to set up displays. Local VFW 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.

For more info call Leah Higginbotham at 304-541-0705.

4th Annual Spring Jubilee The Southern Gospel Spectacular’s 4th annual Spring Jubilee in the Hills presents Rambo – McGuire on May 19th at 6 pm at Grace Baptist Temple, 1901 MacCorkle Avenue, St. Albans. Doors open at 5 pm. Admission is $5 or $10 for artist circle.

For tickets, call 800-965-9324.

YMCA Annual Golf Tournament This event will be held at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club on May 18th. For more information please call Kathy Stark or Betsy Ballingerall at 304-757-0016.

Main Street Studio Bookbinding Workshop Main Street Studio, Hurricane, announces a one-day workshop

Community Calendar 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.

CASA Program seeking Volunteers The Court Appointed Special Advocate program for Putnam County seeks volunteers to serve as advocates for children who have been abused and neglected.

Volunteers must have flexible schedules (some daytime hours are required), complete a 30hour training session and undergo a background check. For more information, call Kim Runyon Wilds at 304-523-9587, ext.

307.

Network Of Women (NOW) Monthly Meeting Date: May 17, 2012 Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM at the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Office.

About NOW: This committee is led by women in business in the community. Programs are designed to support women in the business community. Typical programs conducted throughout the year are a blood drive, the “Uniquely Me” Program, “Ladies Night Out” and “In the Know”.

The group also participates in “Bell Ringing” for the Salvation Army and collected non-perishable food items throughout the year and distributed to the local food pantry to give back to the community.

NOW is open to all women working for and with Putnam County Chamber member busi-

nesses interested in expanding their professional, personal and social relationships with other women.

Putnam County Schools Developmental Screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, May 18, 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.

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.

St. Francis School Open Enrollment St. Francis School, 525 Holley Street, St. Albans is accepting registrations for the 2012-2013 school year for grades preschool through fifth. St. Francis offers a high-quality academic program in a safe, Christian environment.

Three-year old and four-year old preschool programs are licensed

by DHHR and focus on socialization, language development, and fine and gross motor skills. Students in grades K-5 receive instruction in the core subjects as well as computer, music, art,

physical education, Spanish, and character education. Extra curriculum programs include basketball, theater arts, choir, chess and 4th and 5th grade band. St. Francis offers before and after school care programs for children in all grades. Registration forms may be obtained on the school website www.sfswv.com, or by calling the school office at (304) 727-5690.

North American Youth Sports to hold Annual Spring Youth Basketball Tournament in St Albans North American Youth Sports announced today that they will hold their annual spring youth basketball tournament in the St. Albans, West Virginia area at St. Albans High School on May 2527, 2012.

This tournament will feature ten different brackets. They include 5th-6th grade boys; 5th-6th grade girls; 7th grade boys; 7th grade girls; 8th grade boys; 8th grade girls; 9th-10th grade boys; 9th-10th grade girls; 11th-12th grade boys; and 11th-12th grade girls. All grades are based on the grade in which a student is currently enrolled.

The entry fee for this tournament is $110 and guarantees each team a minimum of two games. There will be awards presented in each bracket.

The entry deadline is May 4, 2012.

For additional information or an entry form, please call the tollfree NAYS spring tournament hotline at 1-866-352-5915, tournament director Scott James at 304-546-0785, or go to the NAYS website at www.northamericanyouthsports.org.

St. Albans Founders’ Day – May 12th If you would like to join Founders’ Day as a vendor or entertainer, or would like to participate in the parade, please call Pat McClure at 304-722-0123, Margaret Bassitt at 304-395-0155, or Ellen Mills Pauley at 304-7577189. If you have any old photographs of St. Albans that should be included in the inventory of

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The Putnam Standard St. Albans history, please bring to the lobby of the Alban Arts and Conference Center to be scanned.

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.

Shelter Rental Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission is accepting shelter reservations for Valley Park (Wave Pool) and County Park – Eleanor. Call 562-0518 ext.

10 to reserve your space.

2nd Annual Taste of Putnam Putnam County Kiwanis invite you to come out on Sunday, May 20th at Valley Wave Pool for a funfilled family oriented event!

Enjoy Picnic in the Park featuring the unique culinary offerings of Putnam County.

ALL area restaurants and Chefs are encouraged to participate. No other event offers this type of exposure, marketing or branding opportunity to reach new customers.

To sign up or for more information contact Michael Henshall at michael.henshall@suddenlink.net or 304-993-7650.

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

Winfield native honored

by University of Charleston Emily Bess from Winfield is one of 13 students nominated for outstanding academic achievements, exemplary leadership skills, community involvement and the ability to maintain a high cumulative grade point average.

All candidates for the award must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and completed at least 60 credit hours at UC. These students are exceptional role models of the 2012 graduating class.

The winner of this year's award will be announced during commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 6. The honored student will receive a plaque, a gift, and his/her name engraved on the plaque displayed in the awards case in Riggleman Hall.

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April 30-May 4, 2012 – Page 3

DRUGS FROM PAGE 1 again in the most effective way citizens can: by ridding their medicine cabinets of unneeded and potentially dangerous narcotics,” said U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin.

The April 28 Drug Take Back designated more than 100 sites throughout West Virginia, providing citizens with various locations to drop off expired, unused and unwanted medications.

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back held in April involved more than 5,100 sites nationwide in an effort to fight prescription drug abuse and theft.

Last fall, a similar Drug Take Back day in West Virginia resulted in the collection of 3,676 pounds of drugs.

“Prescription drug abuse has plagued so many of our communities and to have people

voluntarily take prescriptions out of the homes and dispose of them properly, truly helps our fight against prescription drug abuse. I commend all of the federal, state and local partners in West Virginia for their assistance which has made this fourth Take-Back a success,” said U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Resident Agent in Charge Dennis Bolum of the most recent event.

could be used either at the organization's ReStore in Charleston, or in building homes.

Habitat for Humanity will be on hand collecting items such as working appliances, architectural items, cabinets and countertops, doors and windows, electrical, flooring, home or office furniture, hardware, home decorations, plumbing and bath fixtures, lighting, siding, tools and HVAC equipment.

Habitat for Humanity will not accept mattresses or box springs, oil-based paints, appliances over 15 years old, non-working appli-

ances, computers, fax machines, televisions, unframed glass, unmarked containers, children's items, ripped or stained upholstery or used carpet.

Fellure said that last year, Habitat for Humanity had filled their truck during the first hour of the Clean-Up event.

Fellure said that the Solid Waste Authority is planning on having another Clean-Up event in the fall, but a date and location have not been finalized yet.

For more information, contact the Putnam County Solid Waste Authority at (304) 586-0495.

CLEAN-UP FROM PAGE 1

The lawsuit filed by Darrell McGraw on Monday targets ‘designer drugs’ such as these which were seized in Putnam County. The drugs are frequently marketed under such names as K2 or Spice as bath salts, incense or plant food. Photo by Jack Bailey LAWSUIT FROM PAGE 1 caine or methamphetamine, McGraw said.

In addition to being available for sale locally, the products that contain the synthetic drug material can also be ordered online, McGraw said.

McGraw said Nutragenomics misleads consumers into thinking its products are legal in West Virginia when, in fact, they violate West Virginia Code.

The conduct of Nutragenomics also constitutes unfair and deceptive acts in violation of several sections of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act, McGraw said.

The deceptive marketing of the dangerous drugs using names like spice, incense, and bath salts makes the compounds seem harmless to our kids, McGraw said.

But these designer drugs have been shown to cause seizures, psychosis, even death.”

McGraw said that the use of synthetic designer drugs has crept into schools and children are using the drugs at an alarm-

ing rate.

He said that parents need to be pro-active in talking to their children about the dangers of abusing any kind of controlled substance.

“Parents need to communicate with their children and make it clear that they disagree with drug or alcohol use,” he said. “Communication must be a two-way street.”

In addition to a ban on Nutragenomics products, McGraw's lawsuit requests the company: identify all recipients in West Virginia that purchased their products and the chemicals that were purchased; be restrained from representing that their harmful chemicals are benign or legal in West Virginia; be required to pay a civil penalty of $5,000 for each violation of the state s Consumer Protection Act, as well as all litigation and court costs.

lure said.

Last spring, so many county residents turned out to take advantage of the Clean-Up that there were traffic tie-ups along Teays Valley Road and the event had to be cut short an hour early in order to get traffic moving again.

By focusing on items that are harder to dispose of, such as television sets and electronics, this year's event should run much smoother, she said.

Also, this year, Habitat for Humanity will once again be involved, collecting materials that

Annual Chamber Golf Tournament set for June 25 Huntington Bank, Toyota and Baker Bohnert are Major Sponsors for the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce 28th Annual Golf Tournament, taking place on Monday, June 25 at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club.

The Chamber has also announced Dinner Sponsors, AEP John Amos Plant and City National Bank.

Registration for this scramble format tournament will begin at 9 a.m. with a shot gun start at 10 a.m.

The Chamber is accepting teams, hole sponsorships and

prize donations at this time.

Team sponsorships are $650 for members, $725 for non-members and $185 for a single player.

Confirmation numbers will be assigned after registrations are received. This confirmation number will be necessary to register your team the day of the tournament.

Hole sponsors are $175 for

members, or $200 for non-members. Hole sponsors and/or door prize donation sponsors will be listed in the official tournament program. These opportunities provide an excellent means for area businesses to showcase their products without being present.

For more information, please contact gwhite@putnamcounty.org or 304.757.6510.

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Fruth Pharmacy extends fundraising partnership with hospital HUNTINGTON – After a successful two years that raised nearly $30,000, Fruth Pharmacy officials announced they will extend their partnership with the Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation to support fundraising efforts and include the Children’s Hospital project on labels of Fruth-branded milk.

In January 2010, Fruth Pharmacy became the first community business to initiate its own fundraising effort to support the Children’s Hospital project. Since that time, nearly $30,000 has been donated from a portion of the proceeds from gallon jugs of milk produced locally by Broughton Food Company and sold in Fruth Pharmacy locations with a specially designed logo bearing the Children’s Hospital and Fruth Pharmacy names.

“From the time we began this program we solely wanted to have a hand in helping raise money for a Children’s Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital,” said Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy. "Our customers have been excited about being a part of helping to build the Children's Hospital by purchasing what they like to call the children's milk. In addition, thousands of consumers regularly see the Children's Hospital Logo, and our hope is that when faced with a serious illness of a child in their family, these parents or grandparents will be reminded that Children's Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital can provide the needed treatments and services. Awareness of these services is the key to reaching children in the WV and Ohio rural areas."

The fundraising initiative from Fruth Pharmacy has exceeded expectations and was the inspiration for several other local businesses that developed similar donation programs to assist the Children’s Hospital project.

The Children’s Hospital project at Cabell Huntington Hospital will include a new child-friendly entrance that will be constructed along Hal Greer Boulevard and will lead to a reconstructed area for the hospital’s Pediatric Unit and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Lynne Fruth holds a gallon of Fruthbranded milk bearing the logo of the Children’s Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Nearly $30,000 has been raised through a fundraising partnership that was recently extended between the Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation and Fruth Pharmacy.

Putnam County schools May breakfast, lunch menus Putnam County Schools – Menu – May 2012 Wednesday, May 2: Breakfast Pizza LUNCH: CHICKEN FAJITA, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans/Peaches, Chips w/Salsa/Milk Thursday, May 3: Waffle Sticks LUNCH: ITALIAN PASTA BAKE, Caesar Salad/Mixed Fruit, Corn on the Cob, Wheat Roll/Milk Friday, May 4: Biscuit w/Gravy LUNCH: PIZZA, Corn/Pasta Salad, Fresh Strawberries, Pudding Cup/Milk

Monday, May 7: Egg & Cheese Burrito LUNCH: HAMBURGER ON A BUN, Lettuce/Tomato/Cheese, Baked Beans, French Fries, Sliced Pears/Milk

CHICKEN, Baked Potato, Green Beans/Applesauce.

Wheat Roll/Milk

Tuesday, May 8: NO SCHOOL - Election Day

Friday, May 11: Potato Rounds/Toast LUNCH: DELI SUB SANDWICH, Lettuce/Tomato, Steamed Carrots, Watermelon Wedge/Milk

Wednesday, May 9: Mini Pancakes LUNCH: SCRAMBLED EGGS, SAUSAGE PATTY, Diced Hashbrown Potatoes, Warm Sliced Apples, Biscuit/Milk

Monday, May 14: Scrambled Eggs, Sausage/Toast LUNCH: GRILLED CHICKEN ON A BUN, Lettuce/Tomato, Roasted Potato Wedges, Apple Crisp/Milk

Thursday, May 10: Pizza Bagel LUNCH: OVEN ROASTED

Tuesday, May 15: Banana Muffin, Yogurt w/Granola LUNCH: SPAGHETTI W/MEAT SAUCE, Caesar Salad, Mandarin

Oranges, Wheat Roll, Milk Wednesday, May 16: Chicken & Biscuit LUNCH: MINI CORNDOGS, PINTO BEAN SOUP, Mashed Potatoes, Orange Wedges, Oatmeal Cookie/Milk Thursday, May 17: French Toast Sticks LUNCH: PEPPERONI ROLL, Steamed Corn, Mixed Fruit, Frozen Fruit Shape Up, Milk Friday, May 18: Breakfast Pizza LUNCH: BEEF NACHOS, Lettuce/Tomato/Cheese, Pineapple Chunks, Rice Krispy Bar, Milk Monday, May 21: Schools Choice

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First Putnam County Health Fair set for May 12 at Valley Park

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

HURRICANE – A number of local government agencies are teaming up to offer the first Putnam County Health Fair on Saturday, May 12, from 8 a.m. until noon at Valley Park in Hurricane.

The event is sponsored by the Putnam County Commission, the Putnam County Health Department, Putnam County Parks and the city of Hurricane.

Admission to the Health Fair is free and many of tests and screenings offered at the event will also be free, according to County Manager Brian Donat.

For some tests and screenings there will be a charge.

Donat said that so far over 40

Early voting underway for May Primary STAFF REPORT WINFIELD – Early voting for the May primary election is now underway.

Early voting will continue as follows: Wednesday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 5, will be the last day for early voting.

All early voting will take place on the second floor of the Putnam County courthouse in Winfield.

On election day, May 8, voting will take place at individual precincts throughout the county from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

For more information contact the Putnam County Clerk’s Office at (304) 586-0202, or v i s i t www.putnamelections.com.

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vendors have signed on to be part of the Health Fair.

Among some of the types of services that can be found at the Fair will be health screenings, allergy screenings, and depression screenings in addition to vendors providing vision and dental information, as well as informa-

tion on healthy foods and tobacco cessation programs.

“There will be lots of health education provided,” Donat said. “And there will also be a number of tests and screenings offered that day.”

In addition, there will be activities for children including

face painting and finger painting.

Giveaways and raffles will also be held at the fair.

“This is a good way for the health care community to interact with residents of Putnam County,” Donat said.

Activities will be spread

throughout Valley Park, including inside the Community Center and The Commons (formerly the Museum in the Community).

For more information, contact Ben Newhouse at the city of Hurricane at (304) 562-5892 or by e-mail at bnewhouse@hurricanewv.com.

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Let's turn our Fly-tying Vices into Anvils of Freedom

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

About seven years ago Navy Lt. Joel Stewart had an incredible idea. Saddam Hussein had all these palaces around the country, all well-stocked with ornamental fish. Stewart, a Montana native, believed that any place fish could swim, people could learn to fish.

Stewart founded the Baghdad School of Flyfishing at Camp Victory, Iraq to teach American and allied military personnel how to flyfish. However, he faced a seemingly-insur mountable problem. Not only was Iraq wartorn, it was in a desert – certainly not a place where one would find flyfishing gear. He wasn't sure if he would ever be able to obtain gear, so when he posted the idea on an outdoors forum,

he was shocked by the response.

“I was hoping for a couple of old used loaner rods and ended up with over a dozen brand-new rods and a passel of reels, new and used,” he recalled.

Over the next few years, the school held classes and taught many soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, contractors and Iraqi citizens the joy of flyfishing – in Saddam's former palace ponds (which were large and incredibly well stocked). The classes were open to anyone, regardless of rank – all they had to do was find an hour or two in their busy schedules.

Stewart eventually returned to the U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Bill Jones took over the school.

I'm not sure who took over after Jones. I'm not sure what happened to the school after that.

I was an outdoors writer at the Parkersburg News and Sentinel at the time and I put out a call to readers to tie flies for the troops.

We collected thousands of handtied fishing flies (we topped 1,000 well-tied flies in the first few months) – and mailed them to Iraq - over the next couple of years.

We collected flies from dozens of tiers and kept the school supplied with not only as many flies as they could use – they went through flies like crazy – but enough that students of the eight-week-class could have

their own box of flies upon graduation.

Many of those flies came from readers. Some came from folks on the Wvangler.com Internet message board. Of all those people, however, no one tied more flies for the war that Williard McCroskey.

McCroskey was 90 at the time, a Richwood native living in Tennessee. He grew up in a RiverRuns-Through-It-type life, with flyfishing being the ultimate earthly experience for the body and soul. As this elderly man, with failing eyesight and fingers that didn't work as well as they once had, tied these flies, it was a way for him to give a new generation of heroes something he never had.

As World War II drew to its conclusion, McCroskey sat by Alpine streams teeming with monster trout – and he was 3,000 miles away from his fishing tackle. He knew what it was like to be in a war far from home and not being able to fish. Fly-fishing was a release he wished he could have had in his war. It was a gift he gave to so many serving in Iraq.

Jones told me at the time, via e-mail, that the school had to buy more boxes to hold them all and his flies were well-tied and perfect in color and proportion.

McCroskey's daughter told me that his enthusiasm was an in-

spiration for those living in his senior-living community. He inspired many to collect items for care packages to ship overseas.

He, and the many others who donated flies to that effort, certainly inspired me. I tied a small portion of those flies, though they paled in comparison to what McCroskey and others had sent.

I lost track of the Baghdad School around 2008. I don't know if the school wasn't able to continue or not. Regardless, I'm sure it's gone now, although the Web site is still up at www.baghdadflyfishing.com.

While those who served have sacrificed greatly, we as a populace haven't been asked for the sacrifices we endured in the world wars. No victory gardens, no sugar rationing, etc. But, when asked, it is amazing what readers can do.

We are still fighting another war in Afghanistan. We can still support those troops. We can support the ones coming home.

How? Of course, we'll need to round up some equipment, but first we need somewhere to send it and I'm looking for suggestions. If you know of some fishing program in Afghanistan – they actually have real trout there – I would love to know about it.

Otherwise, there are some great programs in the United

States for returning veterans – one that comes to mind is Project Healing Waters, which uses fishing as a way to soothe the troubled minds of disabled veterans. If you know of a worthwhile program, please let me know. Let's find a worthy cause and start tying. I'm not looking for places to send money, but somewhere we can create something with our own hands to make a difference.

We can make a difference. I've seen what's possible when flytying vices are transformed into anvils of freedom.

•••••• The Friends of the NRA will be holding its 2012 banquet at the Pullman Plaza Hotel in Huntington on May 3. Doors open at 5 p.m. The banquet includes an auction and silent auction to raise money for youth-education projects. Among the items to be auctioned are a Benelli UltraLight 12-gauge shotgun and a Smith & Wesson M&P15.

Single tickets are $40, couples are $75 and table sponsorships are available for $400. To purchase tickets, visit Herd Tactical across from the East Hills Professional Center on West Virginia 60 in Huntington or contact Greg Robinson at (304) 617-4848.

Contact David Payne Sr. at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com.

Spring Turkey Season begins in West Virginia

By David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

The woods might seem a bit odd this year for West Virginia turkey hunters. Many of the blooms hunters are used to seeing early in the season are gone.

Many trees are already in full leaf with this year's early spring.

The season began on April 23 and runs through May 19.

Curtis Taylor, West Virginia DNR Wildlife Resources chief, said that the early spring weather will have some effects on West Virginia hunting. In most counties, including Putnam and Cabell counties, the trees were already in full-leaf by the time season began. While the early arrival of spring, the vegetation decreases the distance from which one can hear a gobbler. Taylor said that might create an impression for hunters that there are fewer turkeys this year.

However, biologists say none

Although spring has come early this year, gobblers should be behaving normally, biologists say. Photo by Mark Shock, courtesy of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. of that changes the turkey's activity, as their behaviors are based on the length of daylight, not temperature. Thus, regardless of how the forests appear, a turkey's behavior on a given week should be very similar to that week in years before.

Kem Shaw, wildlife biologist, said the turkey population is strong in Putnam and Cabell

counties. While the harvests have not always been heavy in those counties, Shaw said that was likely due to a lack of hunters, not lack of birds.

“I think the birds are there, but not the hunting pressure. We've got a strong, healthy turkey population,” he said.

Shooting hours are a half hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. That law

makes it seem like you can hunt until 1 p.m., but it's illegal to have an uncased firearm in the woods after 1 p.m., so leave the stand early.

If you bag a turkey, you have to field tag it immediately when you get back to camp or your vehicle although your best bet would be to attach it in the field and make sure it hasn't fallen off when you get back to camp.

If you find yourself without a proper field tag, you can make one yourself and attach it to the bird. The tag needs to have your name, address, hunting license number, as well as the date, time and county of kill. That tag has to stay on the carcass until it is tagged at the checking station.

You've got 72 hours from the time of kill – or 24 hours after the season ends (whichever comes first) to get the carcass checked in. You have to keep the checkin-station tag on the carcass until it is dressed for consumption.

According to conservation officers, among the most common violations are hunting over bait, improper license or hunting without a license, exceeding the bag limits, illegal possession of wildlife and hunting without permission. Also among the top offenses are ones that even honest hunters can commit in a moment or two of forgetfulness – failure to field tag a turkey and loaded gun in a vehicle.

The spring season is the primary turkey-hunting season and whether or not a county has a fall season, depends on the number of turkey harvested. Until the mid 1960s, there was no spring season – all turkey hunting was done during the fall months.

When the spring season was introduced in 1965, hunters found the gobblers were easier to call.

Over the next 20 years, the spring season harvest increased until it finally eclipsed the fall harvest in the mid 1980s.

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MARTHA A. AUSTIN Martha A. Austin, 74, of Hurricane went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2012, after a courageous, although brief, battle with leukemia at CAMC Memorial Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Those she is survived by to cherish her memory are her two daughters; Brenda K. Good of Hurricane, and Debbie McCallister and her husband, Mike, of Hurricane; her two grandchildren, both of Charleston, David Cyrus (Katie), and Jessica Cyrus (fiancĂŠ David Hopper); great-grandson, "Mikey"; "adopted son," Robert "Bobby" Fisher; and loving nieces and nephews.

She was born August 30, 1937, to the late Albert and Mattie Speck. She was also preceded in death by her three sisters, Helen Lucas, Charlotte Sandt and Loretta Long; one brother, Clyde Speck; nieces Ann Comer, Marlene Cardwell, and Cindy Stout; nephew, Kenny Sandt; and her loving husband of 53 years, Robert Austin.

The family wishes to express special appreciation to the doctors, nurses and hospital staff at CAMC for their tender care of her during her last days.

Martha was a devoted mother and grandmother and was loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.

She intensely loved her Lord Jesus. She also loved people and deeply cared about their well being. She was a prayer warrior for those around her. She enjoyed attending Scott Depot Christ Fellowship and did so for 56 years, and genuinely enjoyed being part of her church life group. She was youth leader, along with her husband, and taught senior high Sun-

day school during the 1960s. During the 1970s, she was an assistant teacher for the nursery school.

She also was a tremendous fan of the Gaithers.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Dr. Rodney Taylor officiating.

Burial followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

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BRADFORD BURL BAILEY I Bradford Burl Bailey I, 82, of Buffalo, formerly of Hometown, went home to be with the lord on April 17, 2012, after a long illness.

He was born in Poca on October 13, 1929, to Rollie and Iris Bailey. He worked as a maintenance supervisor at American Viscose, and worked for Reagent Chemical in Institute. He was a Korean War veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rollie and Iris Bailey; his daughters, Sharry and Alma Jean; and his grandson, Dustin Bailey.

Bradford is survived by his wife, Hazel O'Dell Bailey; his daughters, Alice Jane Bailey of Buffalo and Tammy Jo and husband, Stephen Browning, of Winfield; sons, Stephen and wife, Jo Bailey, of Hometown and Bradford "BB" Burl Bailey II of Buffalo; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Laura Leslie, RN. Please make donations to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387.

A tribute to the life of Bradford was held Friday, April 20, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Legg officiating. Burial followed in Emma Chapel Cemetery, Liberty.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Bailey family.

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

HOWARD CALVIN "CAL" BROOKS Howard Calvin "Cal" Brooks, 87, of Tampa, Fla., entered into Heaven on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. He was preceded in death by brothers, James Ballard, Boyd Royce (Virginia) and Harold Glen; and his sister, Mona. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 62 years, Evangeline "Dannie" Brooks; children, Jeff (Suzy) Brooks, Cindy (Bob) Brooks Burns and Philip (Sharon) Brooks; grandchildren, Lindsay and Breanne Burns, Brandon and Bradley Brooks, Dawn Brooks Laux and Shawn Brooks; brother, Bob (Jeannie); sister, Lucy White (Elmer); and sisters-in-law, Henrietta and Betty Brooks.

Prior to retirement, he was a regional marketing manager for American Meter Company. Calvin

was a member of the Masonic Lodge in St. Albans for over 50 years, and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Funeral services were held April 21 at Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church, Tampa, Fla. A private graveside interment will take place at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla., at a later date.

The family requests donations are made to Trinity Church of Wesley Chapel, 33425 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543; or Lake Magdalene UM Church, 2902 W. Fletcher Ave., Tampa, FL 33618, for Special Choir Music, in Calvin's memory.

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CLODUS BURDELL BUCK Clodus Burdell Buck, 79, of Leon suffered a stroke on April 3, and passed away Monday, April 16, 2012, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. He was a 1951 graduate of Point Pleasant High School, and a retiree of Kaiser Aluminum Corp. with 27 years of service. Burdell was a member of Kanawha Valley Lodge No. 36 A.F&.A.M. in Buffalo; Scottish Rite Valley of Charleston; and Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a longtime deacon at New Life Fellowship Church, Ripley.

Born January 15, 1933, he was the son of the late Clodus and Leona A. Riffle Buck. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Gene Buck.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Gail Craig Buck; his children, Clodus Burdell (Sofia) Buck Jr. of Georgia, David C. Buck of Leon, Carl Terry (Faith Ann) Buck of Leon and Dreama (Bill) Pritt of Hurricane; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three brothers; and three sisters.

The family encourages that memorial donations are made to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 21, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo with Pastor Don Hussell officiating.

Online condolences may be sent to the Buck family, and the online guestbook signed, by visiti n g www.raynesfuneralhome.com.

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

JAMES OLEY "OATS" CANTERBURY James Oley "Oats" Canterbury, 65, of Streetsboro, Ohio, and most recently of St. Albans, entered into eternal rest with his Lord on April 16, 2012, following a courageous battle with kidney disease. Jim graduated from Marsh Fork High School in 1965, and West Virginia State College in 1984. He enjoyed

The Putnam Standard working with troubled youth and, after many years of service, retired from the Youth Development Center of Hudson, Ohio.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Rosa Lea Massey McComas and Nevie Crayton Canterbury; his wife, Julia Basile Canterbury; a sister, Joanna Davis; maternal grandparents, James Allen Massey and Ivory Mae Pettry Massey; and paternal grandparents, George Oley Canterbury and Ada Bella Scarbro Canterbury.

Left to cherish his memory are a son, Joshua Lacy Canterbury; brothers, Jerry Randal Canterbury of Prosperity, Johnnie Lee Canterbury of Friendly View, Jeffery Alan Canterbury of Antioch, Ill., Gary Russell Asbury of Eccles and Thomas McComas of Trenton, Ohio; sisters, Lois Elaine Stonebury of Chicago, Ill., Pamela Joan Cury of Sundial, Sheila McComas of Columbus, Ga., and Susan Cross of Baltimore, Md.; in-laws and friends, Judy and Larry Clark of Charleston; his most cherished "lap" dog, Ginger; and numerous friends, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Jim "Oats" was a member of Hope Community Church, Hudson, Ohio, and the associated men's bible study group, his church family which he cherished.

Jim's desire was to be cremated.

A private ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 20, at the gravesite at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley for burial of the ashes.

A memorial celebration of his life was held Saturday, April 21, at Arnett Chapel Community Church, Arnett, with Pastor Everett Meadows officiating. Family members and friends were invited to participate in this tribute by telling a story or recalling a memory and relaying such a desire (or condolences) to Joshua Lacy Canterbury at jcanterbury1@live.com.

Jim, "Oats," was a friend to all, and will be greatly missed. He fought the good fight, and now he rests in the arms of Jesus, his Lord and Savior.

The family requests that donations are made to The National Kidney Foundation Finance Department, 30 E. 33rd St., New York, NY 10016.

BRENDA SUE CARAWAY Brenda Sue Caraway, 53, of Barboursville passed away April 16, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 20, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville by Pastor Ron Page.

Burial followed in Baylous Cemetery.

She was born July 28, 1958, in Charleston, a daughter of the late Leola Newsome Hutchinson and her stepfather, James O. Lanham.

She was employed as a veterinarian technician at Help for Animals in Barboursville. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Lefty, Chris and Gerald Canterbury.

She is survived by her husband,

Daniel L. Caraway; one son, Timothy A. Smailes; one daughter, Kimberly S. Smailes; two stepsons, Daniel Lawrence Caraway Jr. and Chad Alexander Caraway; grandchildren, Madison and Kenzie; step-grandson, Ryan Daughtry; step-granddaughter, Bailey Caraway; sisters, Mary Brown and Debbie Rothrock; brothers, Gene, Frank, David Canterbury and Jimmy Hutchinson; and 21 nieces and nephews.

Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

KENNETH "KENNY" RAY EDWARDS Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Edwards, 74, of Milton joined his heavenly father on April 20, 2012.

He was born March 18, 1938, in Hurricane to Woodrow and Lottie (Bird) Edwards. He grew up in St. Albans and graduated from St. Albans High School in 1956. He married Frances M. (Marie) Coyner on March 13, 1959. Kenny proudly served in the U.S. Army National Guard, was activated in 1961, and served at Fort Meade, Md. He was a member of Local 132 Operating Engineers, Charleston, and worked for 33 years as a heavy equipment operator. In his later years, Kenny owned and operated "Kenny's Military" in Milton. He was a faithful member of Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church.

Kenny is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marie of Milton; their beloved children, Kimberly (Troy) Cochran of Milton, Jeffrey (Joan) of Sumter, S.C., and Adam of Dandridge, Tenn.; their grandchildren, Neal and Evan Richardson, Christopher and Steven Edwards, and Collin and Kyra Edwards; two sisters, Lela Loftis of State College, Pa., and Peggy Meadows of Culloden; and one brother, Harry (Glenda) Edwards, also of Culloden. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Lottie Edwards; and two brothers-inlaw, Cecil (Jack) Loftis and Dallas Meadows.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 23, 2012, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Brother Lewis Johnson and Brother Harold Johnson. Burial followed in Forest Memorial Park.

The family is requesting that donations be made to the Hospice House in Huntington.

Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, was in charge of arrangements.

KATHERINE L. "KATIE" GARRETT Katherine L. "Katie" Garrett, 28, of St. Albans went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2012.

She is survived by her parents, William and Dawn Garrett of St. Albans; brother, William R. Garrett Jr. (Michelle) of Charles Town; and brother-in-law, Noel Arellano of Pompano Beach, Fla.

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Katie was a devoted, loving daughter who was loved by all, and will be greatly missed.

The family requests that donations are submitted in Katie's name to either The Crossing Baptist Church, Attn: Pastor Stan Smith, 2031 Harrison Ave., St. Albans, WV 25177; or to the Help Kyria, paws4people foundation, P.O. Box 491, Round Hill, VA 20142-0491 (www.paws4people.org).

Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, was in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT E. "ED" GILLESPIE Robert E. "Ed" Gillespie, 67, of Winfield passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

He was the oldest child of the late George H. and Violet V. Gillespie. He was a member of Twin City Bible Church.

After two years of service, he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. He was an employee of Monsanto for over 25 years. He enjoyed working, reading, riding motorcycles and flying, but his biggest joy was the time he spent with this family.

Ed is survived by his wife, Regina Gillespie; daughter, Cheri and husband, Ron Hayes, along with granddaughters, Jenna and Sophia Hayes of Katy, Texas; granddaughters, Tatiana and husband, Jay Peterson, along with great-granddaughter, Hailey of Katy, Texas, and Heather and husband, Caleb Lampert, of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; grandson, Eric Hayes of Houston, Texas; and Oksana and husband, Andre Remarenko, of Spain, who he thought of as a granddaughter; sister, Karen Figgatt of Cross Lanes; brother, David and wife, Mary Gillespie, of South Charleston; and many nieces and nephews and other family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later time.

Donations in Ed's honor may be sent to Union Mission, P.O. Box 112, Charleston, WV 25324, 304925-0366.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Gillespie family.

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

CHARLES "CHUCK" RAY HUDNALL JR Charles "Chuck" Ray Hudnall Jr., 57, of Winfield passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012, at CAMC General Division.

He lived most of his life in Glasgow, and attended Glasgow Church of the Nazarene. He was a supervisor bridge inspector for the state of West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways. He was member of The Laborer's Quartet for over 30

years.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Ray Hudnall Sr. He is survived by his wife, Pamela J. (McKnight) Hudnall of Winfield; two sons, Michael J. (Jennifer) Hudnall and Chad Hudnall, both of Winfield; four grandchildren; and mother, Victoria "Vickie" (Dagwood) Blankenship of Glasgow.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 23, at Glasgow Church of the Nazarene, Glasgow, with Pastor Roy Lyons officiating.

Burial followed at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow.

Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cookefuneralhome.com.

Cooke Funeral Home, Cedar Grove was in charge of arrangements.

RUBY DAVIS MARSH Ruby Davis Marsh, 93, of St. Albans died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Broadmore Assisted Living, Hurricane.

She was born April 22, 1919, in Glenville to the late Cecil and Ila Davis. Ruby was also preceded in death by her husband, Claude G. Marsh; brothers, Wayne K. Davis and Cecil Davis Jr.; and also her sisters, Madeline Jordon, Kathleen Barker and Teresa Ross.

She was a native of Gilmer County, and was a 58-year resident of St. Albans. She was a 17year member of Thomas Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and she attended Highlawn Baptist Church for many years.

Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Dr. Asbury I. Wilson of Hurricane; sister, Jean Davis Kennedy of East Lansing, Mich.; sisters-in-law, Mary Davis of Weston and Virginia Hinkle of Lewisburg; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were held Sunday, April 22, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Mark Stauffer officiating.

Entombment followed in Cunningham Memorial Park Upper Mausoleum Chapel, St. Albans.

You may share online condolences with the family at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

G. LUCILLE "LUCY" HARMON WITHROW MARTIN G. Lucille "Lucy" Harmon Withrow Martin, 65, of St. Albans moved to Heaven on Wednesday, April 18, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston after a short illness.

She was a loved member of Gateway Christian Church, St. Albans. Lucy retired from WVUPC as an administrative assistant.

She was preceded in death by parents, Ed and Lena B. Williams Harmon; and sister, Freda Nida.

Surviving are her husband, Guy Martin at home; daughter, Beverly A. (Ron) Fansler of Columbus, Ohio; stepdaughter, Michelle (Tom) Frazier of Manassas, Va.;

stepson, Sean (Shannon) Martin of Winchester, Va.; brothers, Harold (Pauline) Harmon of Nitro; twin brother, Neal (Carolyn) Harmon of Culloden; sisters, Marie Downs of South Charleston and Carolyn Lanier of St. Albans; grandsons, Colin Fansler, Joey Frazier and Porter Martin; and granddaughters, Sutton Fansler and Abby Frazier.

Funeral services were held Sunday, April 22, at Gateway Christian Church, St. Albans, with Pastors Dave Stauffer and Jeff Ranson officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kanawha HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387.

Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cookefuneralhome.com.

Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, Nitro was in charge of arrangements.

DOYLE R. MEANS SR Doyle R. Means Sr., 74, of Hurricane went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 20, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West following a long illness. Born May 6, 1937, he was a son of the late Willard and Sally Means. Also preceding him in death were four brothers.

Doyle was a Baptist minister, and a member of the United Mine Workers of America.

Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Rita Ann Means; one son, Doyle R. Means Jr. of Sissonville; four brothers, Ronald Means of South Charleston, Robert Means of Hamlin, Charles Means of South Charleston, and Harlin Means of South Charleston; four sisters, Norma Carrier of South Charleston, Alice Huffman of South Charleston, Martha Mathis of South Charleston, and Delphia Cole of Charleston; four grandchildren, Mallory Dawn Smith and husband, Tom, of Germany, Kristin Nicole Means of Sissonville, Cody Samuel Means of Sissonville, and Cory Ray Means of Germany; three great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Grace Smith, Bayleigh Noel Smith, and Brayden Thomas Smith, all of Germany.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 23, 2012, at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home with Pastor Claude Spurlock officiating. Burial followed at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens.

The family suggests memorial contributions are made to Hubbard Hospice House West, 4605 MacCorkle Ave. S.W., South Charleston, WV, 25309.

Flowers, gifts and online condolences may be sent to www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com.

Tyler Mountain Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

EDDIE MILES Eddie Miles, 56, of Hurricane passed away at home on Sunday, April 15, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.

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Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald H. and Virginia M. Spurlock Miles.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Kimberly Willis Miles; daughter, Jeni Lea Edwards and husband, Christopher, of Hurricane; grandchildren, Jake, Kalea and Miles; sister, Judy Miles Johnson of Knoxville, Tenn.; brothers, Gene Miles of St. Albans and Dean Miles of Scott Depot; mother-in-law, Glenna Curry of Scott Depot; sister-inlaw, Stacey Duty of Cross Lanes; brother-in-law, Sean Willis of St. Albans; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Eddie's life was held Friday, April 20, at Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Hurricane, with Pastor Dave Stauffer officiating.

The family suggests memorial contributions are made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W. Charleston, WV 25387.

Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, Nitro assisted the Miles family.

BILLY JACKSON OSBORNE Billy Jackson Osborne, 66, of Midway, Putnam County, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington following a sudden illness.

He was a retired Pepsi-Cola route salesman with 34 years of service, and a member of Teamsters Union Local 175. Billy was a veteran, and served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

He enjoyed volunteering his time to the Buffalo Food Pantry. Billy loved his family, loved to travel and loved WVU sports.

Born June 23, 1945, he was the son of the late Carl J. and Audrey Mae Meade Osborne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley G. Edmonds.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Ellen Whittington Osborne; children, Tina Osborne of Pittsburgh, Pa., Teresa (Robert) Custer of San Antonio, Texas, and Billy J. (Julie) Osborne II of Camp Lejeune, N.C.; grandchildren, Chasity, Jackie, Jessica, Karlee, Billy III and Lauren; nephews, Paxton and Derrick; and niece, Tammy.

Funeral services were held Sunday, April 22, at Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel with Pastor Bobby Craig officiating. Burial followed in Buffalo Memorial Park,

Buffalo.

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

Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor, was in charge of arrangements.

BEULAH MAY "BOOTIE" PARSONS Mrs. Beulah May "Bootie" Parsons, 68, of Red House went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 16, 2012.

Bootie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She was a devoted wife and soulmate to Alfred "Peanut" Parsons for 49 years. She was retired from Rite-Aid; was a Sunday school teacher at Midway United Methodist Church; and was a Girl Scout troop leader. She devoted her life to God and her whole family, and was a pillar to the community throughout the years.

Bootie was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Ray and Beulah Shank. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Alfred R. "Peanut" Parsons; children, Robin and husband, Lou Pryor, Rick and wife, Jessica Parsons, Becky Combs and Arnie Painter; brothers, Charles and Jack Shank; sister, Helen Fox; grandchildren, Andrew, Codi, Ashley, Brittannie, Christian, Shae', Mackenzie, Brandon, Asher, Justin, Jerrika and Samual; and great-grandchildren, Sofee', Aubree and Easton. She will be missed by everyone whose life she touched, and is greatly missed by her special friends, Bobbie Raynes Glock and Sofee', who was her whole world.

A tribute to the life of Beulah May "Bootie" Parsons was held Friday, April 20, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kenny Coon and Pastor Jeff Pitchford officiating. Burial followed in Schowen Cemetery, Bancroft.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Parsons family.

DIANA JEAN PAULEY Diana Jean Pauley of Scott Depot passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at her home.

Surviving are her children, Mark Pauley of Scott Depot and Michelle Hazelwood of Charlotte, N.C.; her mother, Donna Mullins of Winfield; her sister, Sue Cowan of Winfield; her granddaughters, Nicole and Katie Hazelwood; and longtime companion, Darrell

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JAMES LOVELL PRIDDY Mr. James Lovell Priddy, 73, of Mt. Ettna Ridge Road, Poca, died April 8, Easter Sunday morning, with his beloved wife, Loraina Priddy, by his side, following a short illness.

James "Jim" was born in Nitro, and moved to Mt. Ettna Ridge when he was three years old. Jim moved to northeastern Ohio at 18 years of age, where he was employed at Ford Motor Company until he retired at 43. Jim's lifelong desire was to return to the family land at Mt. Ettna Ridge and build a home, which he did in 1985. He had resided there since.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Doris Kessell and Jane Wagner; and brother, Harold.

Surviving are his wife, Loriana; daughters, Katherine Damon of Spencer, Ohio, Michelle Brandt and Laura Snead of Berea, Ohio, Barbara Kennedy of Canton, Ga.,

Sharon Hedrick of Monroe, N,C., and Rosalia Priddy-Strader of Dunbar; sons, James Jr. of North Ridgeville, Ohio, Christopher of Strongsville, Ohio, Brian of Strasburg, Colo., Aaron of LaGrange, Ohio, Daniel Davis of Poca and Larry Smith Jr. of Berea, Ky.; brothers, Howard, Thomas and Glen Priddy; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

James "Jim" was cremated, and a memorial service to celebrate Jim's life was held for family and friends on Saturday, April 21, at Fresh Start Ministries, Winfield, WV, with Pastor Harrison Lucas Jr. officiating. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Priddy family.

EARL SAULSGIVER JR. Earl Saulsgiver Jr., 82, of Hurricane died April 14, 2012, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington after a long illness. He was formerly employed by McJunkin Corporation, and was a U.S. Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl E. Saulsgiver Sr. and Virginia Matusik; brother,

Fred Saulsgiver; sisters, Texana Knuckles and Helen Saulsgiver; and granddaughter, Tracie Murphy.

Earl is survived by his daughters, Dorothy Taylor Shultz and husband, David of Georgia, and Jerri Gibson and husband, Larry, of South Charleston; son, David Saulsgiver and wife, Debora, of Clay County; grandsons, Alan Shultz and wife, Gretta, and Nathan Saulsgiver; granddaughter, Candace Blanchard and husband, Jeff; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Carter, Bailey and Ansley Shultz, Jackson and Maddie Blanchard and Anna and Bradley Williams; brother, Carl Saulsgiver; and sister, Shirley Saulsgiver. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and special friends, Linda, Moe and Sammie.

A memorial service was held Saturday, April 21, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar with Minister Jim Edens officiating.

Donations may be made to a veterans' organization of choice.

SALLY MAE SOWARDS Sally Mae Sowards, 80, of Cullo-

The Putnam Standard den, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Heck Funeral Home, Milton with Pastor George Leese and the Rev. Caudle Adkins officiating. Burial followed in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.

She was born July 22, 1931 in Culloden, a daughter of the late Roma and Valora Keaton McCallister. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Roma McCallister, Jr. Mrs. Sowards was a member of Sousanah Freewill Baptist Church, Culloden.

She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Derald Gene Sowards; one son, Alan Sowards of Huntington; one daughter, Cheryl Smith of Milton; two grandchildren, Jessica Ramsey and her husband, Mike of Milton and Brad Smith and his wife, Melissa of Ona; and three great grandchildren, Hannah, Mason and Kristin.

Heck Funeral Home, Milton,

was in charge of arrangements.

The family would like to thank Genesis Teays Valley Center, CAMC Teays Valley, St. Mary’s Hospital, 6th floor South and Hospice of Huntington for their wonderful care.

ALICE ALLEN TOWNSON Alice Allen Townson, 61, of Winfield was called to Heaven on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at home after a short, but uplifting, battle with cancer. Alice was born February 14, 1951, in Sumter, S.C., to Robert Sidney Allen and Lessie Louise Allen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her loving husband of 25 years, Art Townson.

She is survived by her daughter, Henri Stein McCartney of Centreville, Va. She also leaves behind two beloved cats, Ralph and Percy. She was loved by all who knew her, and will be missed by many.

Alice was raised in Wisacky, S.C., by her widowed mother, who owned the community grocery store and gas station. She had many fond memories of her upbringing. In her early adult years, Alice resided in Kershaw, S.C., where she owned and operated the only business in the state that was certified to spray pecan orchards for insect, disease and mold abatement. She was also employed by the South Carolina Forestry Commission as the operator of Buffalo Fire Lookout Tower, and by Clemson University Extension Service as a home economist.

In 1989, Alice and Art moved to Hurricane, where in 1990 she began a 22-year career as a realtor with Old Colony Realtors.

Alice was a very successful agent, and the profession allowed her to meet scores of people over the years. She became fast friends with many of her customers, and many will recall her annual Labor Day cookout. In 2002, she was named Kanawha Valley Realtor of the Year, and in 2003 was awarded West Virginia Realtor of the Year.

She also served as president of the Kanawha Valley Board of Realtors in 2003.

She was a longtime member of Maranatha Fellowship Church, and acted as a tireless witness of God until her passing.

Her family would like to recognize HospiceCare for their care and compassion in her last days.

Alice selflessly donated her body to the WVU Human Gift Registry to support medical education and research.

A memorial service was held Saturday, April 21, at Maranatha Fellowship Church, St. Albans.

Pastor B.J. Roberts conducted the service.

Please make donations to Putnam County Animal Relief Center, 1 Sabre Road, Winfield, WV 25213, in memory of her.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca assisted the Townson family.

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Poca man catches state record skipjack fish SOUTH CHARLESTON – Two state record fish were caught recently from the Ohio River, according to Frank Jezioro, Director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.

A state record skipjack was caught by Howard Neal Craig of Poca, W.Va. Craig caught the 19.1inch, 2.50-pound fish while fishing at the R.C. Byrd Lock and Dam tailwater on the Ohio River in Mason County April 13, 2012.

Craig was using a jig while fishing from the shore.

Craig’s skipjack establishes a new West Virginia record for length, just exceeding the 19.01inch skipjack that J.R. Coleman

caught last year on the Ohio River. The state skipjack weight record remains a 2.61-pound fish caught by Steve Skeens from the Kanawha River in 2002.

A state record sauger was caught by David Vance of Portland, Ohio. Vance caught the 22.50-inch, 5.06-pound fish from the Ohio River in Jackson County on March 20, 2012. He caught the record sauger while bass fishing using a Mimic Minnow across from the mouth of Mill Creek.

Vance’s catch establishes a new West Virginia record for weight.

The previous weight record for sauger was a 4.75-pound fish caught by Steve Powell from the

Ohio River in 1985. Vance’s fish, however, does not best Powell’s fish for length, which retains the length record for sauger at 23 inches.

Anglers who believe that they have caught a state record fish should check the record listing in the 2012 Fish Regulations brochure. The brochure also outlines the procedure to follow for reporting their catch. This information is also available online at www.wvdnr.gov.

Howard Neal Craig of Poca shows off his record skipjack that he caught while fishing April 13 in Mason County.

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May 24 workshop to focus on hiring people with disabilities TEAYS VALLEY -- Putnam Chamber’s Network of Women (NOW) is sponsoring a workshop on hiring people with disabilities on Thursday, May 24, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. in the community room at First State Bank in Teays Valley.

This three-hour workshop is targeted toward Human Resources professionals, but all business professionals are welcome to attend. Panel presentations will focus on the following areas: The diagnostic & educational

strategy role of the schools Support & benefits for the employer & employee First hand experiences of the employer & employee Panelists include Kanawha & Putnam County Schools, Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley

and Department of Rehabilitation Services.

There will be a question and answer session along with helpful handouts regarding tax incentives for businesses as well as support services for the employer and employee.

Participation is open to all area businesses; there is no cost to attend. RSVPs are requested by Monday, May 21. For more information or to make reservations, please contact the Chamber at 304.757.6510 or chamber@putnamcounty.org.