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Memorial Day Mass Scheduled The tradition of having a Catholic mass at the area’s Catholic cemetery, St. Pat’s, in Scott Depot, will be continued by the Bishop Hodges Council #9483 Knights of Columbus on May 27th. The Memorial Day mass is scheduled to begin 10:00am w/ Fr. Pat of St. Francis Catholic Church in St. Albans presiding. The Bishop Hodges Council #9483, out of Hurricane, maintains the lawn-care and electricity on a regular monthly basis. Donations are accepted to help w/ the care of St. Pat’s Catholic Cemetery. For more information, contact the Hurricane Knights of Columbus at 304-400-3595 or Knights of Columbus #9483, c/o Daniel Bonnett, 905 Hickory Mills Rd, Hurricane, WV 25526.
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Governor Tomblin orders U.S. and State Flags Lowered for Peace Officers Memorial Day To honor all fallen and disabled law enforcement officers CHARLESTON, WV - In keeping with the presidential proclamation, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today ordered all U.S. and State flags displayed at state facilities be lowered to half-staff the entire day of Wednesday, May 15, Peace Officers Memorial Day. "This week, we come together as a state and nation, to reflect upon the legacy of our law enforcement officers," Gov. Tomblin said. "We pay tribute to the men and women who laid down their lives to
protect our families and honor those who braved the line of fire and were injured. We are forever grateful for their selfless service." Peace Officers Memorial Day is held annually on May 15 in honor of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who have fallen or been disabled in the line of duty. It is held in conjunction with Police Week, which is observed May 12 through May 18, 2013.
Honoring our Nation’s Promises to its Veterans On Memorial Day, many in the Mountain State and across our Nation spend time in somber poses – remembering those who have given their lives in behalf of our country and in the name of protecting our freedom and democracy. West Virginians proudly fly their flags and solemnly visit cemeteries, war monuments, and battlefields, laying wreaths in memory of family and friends lost in past and present wars. We honor their
patriotism and final sacrifices by supporting our troops serving around the world, as well as those who have returned home. In Congress, I have always strived to ensure that our vet-
erans know the heartfelt appreciation we hold for them and their service. I am therefore very concerned about the backlog of disability claims at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ( VA).
Currently, there is a backlog of almost 850,000 claims, forcing veterans to wait, on average, up to 305 days for their benefits to be processed. It is SEE VETERANS ON PAGE 7
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Page 2 – May 25-26,2013 VBS at the Buffalo Church of God June 10-14, 6:30 - 8:45 PM Theme: SonWest Round-up Classes: Nursery - Middle School ages Pastor Jake Eldridge welcomes you.
Attention: Effective July 8, 2013, and until further publicized, Hurricane Water Board meetings are scheduled 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Hurricane Sanitary/Water Pollution Control Board meetings are scheduled 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Attention Glad Tidings Assembly of God in Hurricane is looking to fill the following positions: Assistant Pastor and Youth Leader. Applicants for Assistant Pastor are required to have AG credentials. Youth leader applicants should have a Pentecostal/Spirit-filled background. For more information, please call the church office at (304)562-3074.
South Charleston Public Library to hold Monthly Meeting The South Charleston Public Library Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. The agenda is available at the library. The public is welcome to attend.
SC Public Library announces Holiday Closings The South Charleston Public Library will be closed Friday, May 24, 2013 for a staff training day and Saturday, May 25 – Monday May 27, 2013 for Memorial Day. They will reopen on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 9 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Hurricane Church of Christ Food Pantry The food pantry of the Hurricane Church of Christ, 600 Midland Trail (the one on the hill by the Hurricane Middle School) is open on Friday from 11:00-1:00. Please call 304-562-6491 to make an appointment.
Community Calendar Breast Cancer Support Group Meetings are held in the education room at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital every fourth Monday from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Questions, call CAMC Family Resource Center at 304-388-2545.
Why not volunteer to Walk Dogs at the Animal Shelter? Putnam Animal Relief Center, 1 Sabre Road, Winfield, WV, could use your help any time from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. To volunteer or for more information, call 304-586-0249.
Hurricane Civic Chorus The Hurricane Civic Chorus meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 7:00 p.m. at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Avenue, Hurricane. No auditions required and membership is not restricted to Hurricane residents. Questions, call 304-562-6539.
Teays Valley Scrapbooking Club The Teays Valley Scrapbooking Club would like to invite all ladies in the community to attend the monthly club meeting (held on the fourth Saturday of each month) at Teays Valley Church of God in Scott Depot. Teays Valley Church of God is located at 4430 Teays Valley Rd., just east of exit 40 on I-64. Call 304-757-9222.
City of Hurricane – Schedule of Monthly Meetings Meetings are held at the Hurricane Municipal Building, 3255 Teays Valley Road: City Council – First Monday of the Month, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Court – First and Third Thursdays of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Hurricane Sewer Board – Second Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Hurricane Water Board – Second Monday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Hurricane Municipal Planning
and Zoning Board – Second Tuesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Hurricane Development Authority – Third Thursday of the Month, 8:00 a.m.
Rummage Sale and Hot Dog Sale Buffalo Church of God, Saturday, June 1, 7:30 - 3 PM – Rain or Shine!
PCTC Adult Learning Center provides Academic Remediation Students prepare for various types of testing including ACT, GED, and LPN. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Friday. For more info. call 5862411.
Literacy Volunteers of Putnam County Would you like to make a difference? Do you know someone who needs help with reading? Become a literacy volunteer and help adults improve their basic academic skills. We will teach you how to help others through our free 10 hour training session which will give you the skills you need. Call 304-757-1550.
MOMS Club of Teays Valley For more information about this organization for stay-athome moms and their children, call 304-757-0195.
Hatfield-McCoy Trail offers opportunities for Outdoor Fun! Hatfield-McCoy Trails is open year-round with more than 500 miles of trails open to ATV riders, motorcyclists, off-road cyclists and equestrians. The area is known for its rocky, mountainous terrain and for its ATV-friendly attitude. For more information, visit www.trailsheaven.com or call 800-592-2217. Hatfield-McCoy Trails, south of Williamson, Lyburn. Resident permit, $26.50 (W.Va. driver’s license required); non-resident permit, $47.
Caving enthusiasts make their way to Lost World Caverns Lost World Caverns is open daily (year-round) from 10 a.m. -
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4 p.m. (Closed on holidays). Wild caving tours are also offered. Advanced registration needed for those trips. Call 866228-3778. Go online at www.lostworldcaverns.com. Lost World Caverns is located at Exit 169, off I-64, Lewisburg. $10; $5 for children 6-12; free children younger than 6.
Putnam Rotary meets Every Tuesday The Rotarians of Putnam County meet every Tuesday at noon at the First State Bank Community Room on Teays Valley Road. The “Service Above Self” motto is the springboard for the club to be the most active club in supporting community, national and international projects. The group welcomes new members that share the mindset of “Service Above Self.” For additional information visit www.putnamrotary.com.
Exercise Class at Hometown Senior Center Morning Exercise Classes are held Mondays and Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Hometown Senior Center, 100 First Avenue, Hometown. For more information call 304-586-2745.
We want your News!!! Will you soon be celebrating a birthday? Is there a new baby in the family? Someone getting married? How about your church services or Arts & Crafts events? We would like to print any of these items, plus more, in the PUTNAM STANDARD. Please send announcements to trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com or mail to PO Box 186, Culloden, WV, 25510.
Annual Coastal Tank Lines Picnic The annual Coastal Tank Lines picnic will be held Sunday, June 9, 2013, beginning at Noon, at the Eleanor Town Park, Eleanor, located on Route 62. All Coastal families are invited to attend. Call 586-9757 if you have questions.
Special Services Glad Tidings Assembly of God located at 121 Mill Road in Hurricane invites everyone to a spe-
The Putnam Standard cial service on Sunday, May 26 at 10:30 a.m. with prophet/evangelist, Charlotte Leslie. Nursery and children's church will be provided. For more information, please call the church office at (304)562-3074.
Putnam County Schools Developmental Screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Monday, June 3, 2013 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.
Smart 529 and State Treasurer’s Office Launch 2013 State Fair Coloring Contest LEWISBURG, WV - Smart 529 and the State Fair invite children to "Feel the Magic" and enter the 2013 Smart 529 Coloring Contest! Prizes will be awarded in the following grade categories (enter in the category in which the child will enroll in the fall of 2013): Pre-K, Kindergarten through First Grade, and Second through Third Grade. Prize package to include: First place (in each category): $75 plus 4 gate admission tickets; 2nd place $50 plus 4 gate admission tickets; and third prize $25 and 4 gate admission tickets. For more information and to download your coloring form with rules and guidelines, please visit the State Fair website, www.statefairofwv.com. All entries must be received in the State Fair Office by JULY 1, 2013. Mail to: Coloring Contest, SFWV/PO Drawer 986/Lewisburg, WV/24901. The 2013 State Fair is themed "Feel the Magic" and is scheduled August 9-17, 2013. . The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $13.8 million dollar economic impact on the state of West Virginia, is a 501 © 3 non-profit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. For more information, please visit www.statefairofwv.com, or follow fair events on Facebook and Twitter. SMART529 is issued by the West Virginia College Prepaid Tuition and Savings Program Board of Trustees and is administered by The Hartford Life Insurance Company.
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Buffalo HS FFA Students Hill "Taters" with Hank Members of the Buffalo High School FFA chapter "hilled-up" their one-acre potato patch this week with help from Hank, an 1800 lb. Belgian x Percheron crossbred work horse. Hank's owner is Billy Whittington Jr., a Buffalo resident and mentor to the newly formed Buffalo High School (BHS) FFA Chapter. Whittington, along with his wife Brenda, father Billy Whittington Sr., and Don Casto (Billy's father-in-law) are all involved. They are helping Danielle Grant, the FFA Chapter Advisor teach her students how to plant, manage and harvest potatoes for the school cafeteria (see photo 1.). The students are participating in the WV Farm to School program (WVF2S), funded by the USDA and WV Board of Education. When the 45 students planted the potatoes with theWhittingtons a month ago, Billy Whittington Sr. told the students how he first planted potatoes in 1954 as a 7th grade member of the Buffalo FFA (see photo 2)! The Putnam County FFA Chapters were disbanded in the 60's but last fall the Buffalo Chapter was reinstated. With help from the community and under Ms. Grant's leadership, the students have won numerous awards and even placed second in the veterinary science module at the FFA
Billy Whittington Jr. shows Danielle Grant, Buffalo HS FFA Advisor, how to guide Hank (the horse) through the potato row. Courtesy photo
Students look on as Billy Whittington Sr. demonstrates to FFA members how to cover potatoes with his father's 100 year-old-garden hoe. Courtesy photo
national meeting in Indianapolis. The objective of theWVF2S program is to promote student consumption of produce and meat from local farmers in our school cafeterias. Incorporating locallygrown, farm fresh produce as part of a school nutrition program creates a relationship that positively impacts our farms, schools, and students. The program is also designed to stimulate students’ interest in growing food and supplying school cafeterias with
project books or FFA SAE reports), and 3) learn management practices to provide a quality product in a timely fashion. One acre of potatoes may produce five to ten tons per acre, pending rainfall and pest incidence. The students will work with the Whittingtons next August to harvest, clean and distribute potatoes to the cafeteria staff who typically utilize 125 lbs per day to feed mashed, baked, or fried potatoes to over 300 students at Buffalo
nutritious food. When schools purchase food from area farmers and school youth groups (FFA and 4-H), it helps support the local economy while providing higher quality food for our students. Each of the student groups participating in the project are paired with local farmers, teachers/leaders, and Extension personnel to learn how to: 1) grow produce or raise livestock to sell to their school cafeterias, 2) keep records and determine the costs of production (using 4-H
Saturdays focus on nature at Blennerhassett Island PARKERSBURG, WV - Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park is the setting for a series of nature programs in 2013 focusing on the area’s native plant and wildlife. The nature of an island is generally contained except for when materials or people arrive by boat, swim, or through flight. History reflects man and animal presence on the island since the Ice Age. The Ohio River, which surrounds Blennerhassett Island, contributes to the island’s natural history. The walks or activities are from 2 to 3:15 p.m. and are hosted by the Parkersburg/Marietta area master naturalists chapter known as the “Nature Nuts.” “Birds, insects, flowers, animals and trees have established themselves over the ages by wind, wing, water, and as hitchhikers,” said Emily Grafton,organizer of this Master Naturalist chapter. She is a certified instructor of master naturalist curriculum with interests in habitat development and pollinators, and invasive species’ effect and advancementonWestVirginianative species. An avid birder, she also is a key leader at Blackwater Falls State Park’s Mountain BioDiversity Weekend held June 21-23, 2013. There is no charge to attend the interpretative activity. There is a charge for transportation to the island on the Island Belle sternwheeler.Tickets for the boat ride are sold at the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History located on the corner of 2nd Street and Juliana in Parkersburg,W.Va.The sternwheeler departs for Blennerhassett Island from Point Park, a short walk from
the museum. There is free parking at the museum. Saturdays at Blennerhassett Island, June – October, 2013 June 8: “All About Birds” At least 14 species of birds are adapted to life along the river. Learn bird characteristics through scavenger-like clues including the food that birds eat; descriptions of feet, beaks, and overall bird shape is part of the fun. July 6: “Trees Have Feet Too” and more tree surprises A guided discovery walk about the ecological role of trees and the hidden functions of roots, xylem and phloem, bark and leaves to the water cycle and the health of trees. Learn about the large trees on the island. Aug. 3: “Make at Bird Nest” Learn how birds build their nests.
We’ll weave a nest of our own using natural items. Learn more about birds in the Ohio River area. Listen and watch for feathered friends. Sept. 7 “Bugs, Bugs, Bugs” and they are busy, busy, busy! Explore the world of insects and insect homes. Participants will learn to identify the various insects observed along the walk. We’ll collect insects for observation, then release. What’s that? Buzz. Insects! Oct. 5 “Life in the River” – Fish, mussels, river ecology, etc. Discover life beneath the surface of the water. Learn the behavior and ecological role of several species. To learn more about Blennerhassett Island, tours, other activities and special events, visit www.blennerhassettislandstatepark.com or call 304-420-4800.
HS. Besides production and harvesting methods, the students will also learn entrepreneurial skills such as cost of production and "Good Handling Practices". The students plan to sell their harvest to the Putnam County School Board to help fund their FFA activities. If you'd like to learn more or even serve as a student mentor, contact Chuck Talbott at the WVU Extension Office at (304) 586-0217.
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK:
Southwestern Bean Bake Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (15 to 16 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup Thick 'n Chunky salsa 1/4 cup ketchup 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick® mix 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 2/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
Christian's Sports Beat: Local Player Shines For Mountaineers
Art by Natalie Larson
Directions: Heat oven to 425°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat beans, tomatoes, salsa and ketchup to boiling, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients until soft dough forms; beat 20 strokes. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto bean mixture; spread to edge of casserole. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
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CHARLESTON – The West Virginia University Mountaineer Baseball Team has been good for its first season in the Big 12 Conference. I talked to WVU Left Fielder and Designated Hitter Matt Frazer and Rookie WVU Head Coach Randy Mazey at Appalachian Power Park in Charleston before a recent WVU vs. TCU game. Frazer, who is from Alum Creek, is one of the reasons WVU is doing so well. “Matt Frazer is a really good player. He’s big, he’s strong and hits a lot of homeruns,”
said Mazey. Frazer, who is currently a redshirt Junior, earned Big 12 Player of the Week two weeks ago for his play during a series-win over number 10 ranked Oklahoma. “It was pretty cool, obviously the first year in the Big 12, for me to get an award like that means a lot,” says Frazer. Mazey also commented about Frazer’s big week. “It was really important because it is nice to have players get recognized when they do good things.” Frazer batted .556 (5-for-9) with three runs, four doubles, three RBIs and three walks in four games. Mazey got drafted by my favorite baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles, after graduating from United High School in Johnstown, Pa. Frazer. He went to Nitro High School and decided not to sign with the Kansas City Royals when he was drafted after graduating, but went to college instead. Frazer told me why he made this decision. “There were a lot of factors that went into me not signing
Christian interviewing Matt Frazer at Power Park.
with the Royals, but I am glad I came to college. I’ve got to meet a lot of people, it’s been a great experience and hopefully it will work out for me in the long run," he said. Coming up for West Virginia
Matt Frazer up at bat against TCU. is the Big 12 Baseball Tournament. On coaching his Mountaineers, Mazey says,” We coach them to have fun, no matter what you are doing, to have fun when you are on the baseball field, to work hard, do really well in school and don’t worry about the process.” For the West Virginia native it feels good playing nearby, Frazer told me. “It’s awesome I get to come and play in front of the home crowd, being from here (Charleston area) makes it even better. Having all the fans come and see us is great.” Through 50 games this season, Frazer is batting .259, with six home runs and 12 doubles, 23 runs scored and 36 runs batted in. For Putnam County little leaguers, Frazer recommends, “Never give up, always work as hard as you can and if you want to do something, believe in yourself, you can always do it.” For updates on the Mountaineers and its trip to the Big 12 Baseball Tournament, go to www.wvusports.com.
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WeeklyDevotional By Mary Jane “MEMORIAL DAY” Thought for the week: Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15; 13 (KJV) Decoration Day is the day set aside for people to go visit their loved ones gravesite, and remember them by placing flowers on their graves. In earlier days, you picked what fresh flowers you had blooming in your yard, or you made flowers from what was called crepe paper. Some people were very creative at this - after making the flower and attaching a stem, it was dipped in wax to stiffen, this was before the silk, and plastic flowers were created. It was a day families and friends gathered. Most of the day was spent at the cemeteries, having picnic lunch, and meet-
ing with friends and family. It originated after the Civil War, to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers, who had died in the war. Then it was extended to honor all Americans, who gave their life in wars, becoming a national holiday in 1971, to be observed as Memorial Day on the last Monday of May, marking the beginning of the summer season. Now, it runs into a three day weekend, of various parades, and family holiday activities. Our President gives a speech, while placing a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C., the biggest car race in the nation –The Indianapolis 500 runs every Memorial Day. For none of us liveth to him-
self and no man dieth to himself - Romans 13:7 While all across this country, at every small and large cemetery, the Military Corp present a ceremony, saluting those who have passed, usually, with one person playing the bugle instrument to a song called “TAPS” which is always a quiet, solemn and sad song - there are five verses to this song, but one verse is all that is played. The words are: Day is done, gone the sun, from the hills, from the lakes, from the skies, all is well, safely rest, God is nigh. Taps was originally played at night in the military branches, to remind those in the bunkers, time for lights out. A day of honor, set aside to remember and think, of all our loved ones, who have gone on. Psalm 33:12 - Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. Prayer: God, our Father, May we always honor you. Amen.
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Velma’s View By Velma Kitchens George Jones George Jones passed away last week and his funeral service was today. We were saddened by this as I have known George Jones all my life. I remember when I was young; the radio station was always on a country music station. I listened to George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Buck Owens, Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, Barbara Mandrell, Donna Fargo, Jean Shepard, Jeannie Pruitt, Gene Watson, Larry Gatlin, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, June Carter, Bill Anderson, Dottie West, Kenny Rogers, Merle Haggard, Bobby Bare, Mel Tillis, Hank Locklin, Ray Price, Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, Reba, Connie Smith, Don Williams, Marty Robbins, and a host of other old timers. Now country is yelling and screaming and dancing and jerking and shaking and carrying on and not so country sounding. I don’t listen to country music now, but growing up I listened every day and learned a lot. I would listen to WSM in Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry. I had to wait until all the other little stations went off the air to hear the big stations - but I loved listening in. I learned a lot about the lives of the old time country people and how they worked really hard and enjoyed being allowed to sing. Most of the old timers were not stuck up like some of the new fangled people are. And I forgot to mention Roger Miller. He was so funny and talented. George Jones is and was the greatest country music legend of all time… anyone in country music would say the same.
News from Sherry Hayes, Putnam County Assessor July 1st is right around the corner and my office will be mailing out Personal Property Assessment forms, Business Property forms, and Farm Discounts. If you fail to receive a form, you can either contact our office or go online at putnamcoassessor.com and print out your copy. We need your original signature for our files. Homestead Exemptions (65 years of age before June 30th of next year, or 100% totally and permanently disabled and not gainfully employed) deadlines run July 1st through December 1st of
this year. I will make every effort to ensure you receive your exemption for next year, if you meet
the requirements. Please give me a call at (304) 586-0206, if you need assistance. Farm Discount forms and letters are being sent out July 1st. If you filed a copy last year, a copy of your last year’s form, along with the current form will be sent. This form needs returned by September 1st to meet the deadline. Any new business opened in Putnam County is required, by law, to file a Business Personal Property return. If you need any information, please contact the office and press Option 3, they
will be happy to assist you. The data collectors are in Buffalo District, Buffalo Town, Eleanor Town, Nitro Town, Poca District, Poca Town, Bancroft Town, and Union District this year. All personnel have ID badges, Assessor logo on their shirts/hats, and vehicles are clearly marked. If you have any questions about my field personnel, please do not hesitate to call. Their exact location can be established, and give you peace of mind. HB2360 passed this year which
penalizes school boards in counties appraising below the 54% assessment threshold. The county would not receive State Aid because the assessor is below the mandated guidelines of 54% 60% assessed values, or 90% to 100% appraised values. My goal is to keep Putnam County residents aware of our filing dates, laws, and deadlines. Please call me anytime if you have questions or concerns, I will be glad to assist you. Sherry L. Hayes Putnam County Assessor
Saluting Our Veterans and The Honor Flight Network I am filled with so much pride every time I meet our military veterans. They remind us just how patriotic West Virginia is. We are a state of people with courage, nobility and valor. This past week, I met with 31 veterans from West Virginia, representing three generations of warriors, who came to the nation’s capital to see the memorials that commemorate their sacrifice and courage. I am so deeply grateful to these special Americans who helped keep this nation free and made the world safer for liberty-loving people across our country and beyond our borders. I also am grateful to the Honor Flight Network, which arranges for World War II, Korea and Vietnam veterans from all over Amer-
ica to visit the memorials in Washington – free of any cost to the veterans. In West Virginia, the driving forces behind the Honor Flight Network are the Denver Foundation and Little Buddy Radio in Princeton. They have arranged three Honor Flights for West Virginia veterans so far, and I look forward to many more. The veterans I met this week ranged in age from 63 to 94. And while their step has slowed, their
spirit is keen, their pride is undiminished, and their patriotism is unbridled. These brave West Virginians served this great country in a wide variety of ways – as a B-24 pilot over Italy in World War II; in a heavy mortar company at “Heartbreak Ridge” in Korea; as a helicopter door gunner in Vietnam. They stitched up wounds in hospitals; they assembled bombs; they inspected combat aircraft; they operated radios and radars;
they cooked; and they built roads through jungles and bridges over rivers. They won the Bronze Star, the Soldier’s Medal, the Purple Heart and Presidential Citations. Some were lieutenants, some sergeants, some corporals. Some served abroad, some stateside. But every one of them answered this country’s call in its time of need. These heroic West Virginians came to Washington to tour our beautiful Capitol, the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Memorial and the Vietnam War Memorial. But this tour included a special “Flags of Our Heroes” ceremony to honor World War II veterans who passed away before they could visit the memorial commemorating their service. Sadly, we are losing World War II
veterans at the rate of approximately 800 per day – members of what we have come to recognize, and rightly so, as the “Greatest Generation.” This generation of Americans was united by a common purpose and by common values – duty, honor, courage, service, integrity, love of family and country. And their triumph over tyranny will be remembered forever. This Memorial Day, when we honor all of America’s fallen warriors, let us offer a special salute to the “Greatest Generation” of warriors who inspire us still with the physical and moral courage that made them heroes. May it ever be so, and may God always bless the United States of America and all the men and women who keep Her free.
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After Multiple Accidents, County Receives Good News By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
WINFIELD - During the past week firefighters, law enforcement officials and EMS crews have racked up long hours in response to two major accidents in Putnam County. At Tuesday’s commission meeting, Frank Chapman, the county’s emergency services director gave commissioners some good news. “The county will get five voice-
activated sirens,” he said. “This will help in preparedness.” The new system is funded by a Homeland Security grant. The money will go toward installing sirens in Eleanor, Winfield, Poca, Teays Valley and Hurricane. Commissioner Steve Andes, a fireboard member seemed pleased with the effort to be proactive. He learned Tuesday that many first responders had worked more than 12 hoursstraight, cleaning up Monday’s accident at the Black Betsy Air Gas facility.
“These guys and gals put out a tremendous amount of time they deserve a pat on the back,” Andes said. “They are out there to serve the county, and when they come together, they do an excellent job.” The new sirens should be up and running by the end of June, Chapman said. Commissioners also learned of a potential drop in flood insurance fees for county residents. Sandy Mellert, planning director for Putnam County said rates could decrease by 10%.
“In order to get these discounts, we must follow the program that demonstrates we meet standards and above,” she said. “We exceed the standards, so our first step is a letter of intent or interest.” Commissioners seemed on board with signing one. “So, there is no downside?” asked Commissioner President Joe Haynes. “No, this is totally upside,” answered Mellert. Andes made a motion to sign the letter. The commission ap-
proved. “We’re ahead of what this requires,” said Andes. “This shows that Sandy and the people in planning have done a good job.” In other news, the Putnam County Development Authority has narrowed 25 applicants down to four or five potential hires to fill former director Gary Walton’s position. Commissioner Andy Skidmore, a member of the PCDA board said the finalists will be interviewed and narrowed once more.
Pin-Up Day in the works for Poca By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
POCA - The Ladies of Libertease organization is working with the town to honor pin-ups and veterans with a Pin-Up Icon Day. During the May 13 town meeting, Christina Cruikshank, president and co-owner of the non-profit organization spoke to council members about the famous Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe pin-up posters that graced the lockers of many World War II soldiers. Cruikshank and
her ladies are striving to keep that part of history alive. “These women reminded men of what they were fighting for,” the military wife explained. “We encourage this, embrace it and want to show appreciation for them - our veterans and active military.” During the past six months, Ladies of Liber-tease has raised more than $600 for troops and veterans. In March, the Ladies of Liber-tease held a pageant, raising $400 for the Wounded Warrior project. Monday evening, Cruikshank urged town leaders to adopt June
1, Marilyn Monroe’s birthday, as Pin-Up Icon Day. “During our annual Heritage Day we do a tribute to veterans, and you could probably get a booth that day,” said Mayor Jim Caruthers. “You need to send us a draft of your resolution for the event.” Caruthers continued, “We’d have to make a motion to pass it, but we don’t see an issue with that - we will try and support your cause.” Councilmember Larry Echols seemed on board. “I appreciate what you’re doing,” he said.
Councilmember William “Wimpy” Jones agreed. “Thank you for your support of the veterans,” he added. In other discussions, councilmember Veronica “Dale” Parkins expressed her concern with a local cemetery in town. “There’s a lot of abuse there and people are accidently running over head stones,” she explained. “Maybe we can put up some sort of barrier.” Echols agreed. “I’d like to see some sort of barrier there,” he said. “It’s in complete disarray.” Caruthers also expressed con-
cern. The mayor suggested action on it after the school year ends. The council agreed to address the problem in the most cost-efficient way possible. Recently, Poca received a $700 grant from Waste Management for a town-wide cleanup. The town added $300 to it, bringing the total effort to $1,000. The town of Poca holds council meetings 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of every month unless otherwise announced. In lieu of Memorial Day, the town will meet Tuesday May 28.
2013 Farming Heritage Entries Sought Cosponsored by the State Fair of West Virginia and West Virginia Farm Bureau LEWISBURG, WV - Farming families are being sought as applicants for the 2013 Farming Heritage Award that is being offered by the State Fair of West Virginia and the West Virginia Farm
Bureau. The Farming Heritage award will be presented to a family that has strived to maintain its rural lifestyle by contributing to the community, acting as role mod-
els, dedicating time to efficient agricultural production, and maintaining the upkeep of their farm through generations. The winning family will be treated to an award ceremony
during the State Fair on August 15, an award luncheon, overnight accommodations, free admission, preferred parking, and a Natural Stone Sign award with the family's name that may be displayed indoors or outdoors. A photo and brief biography of the winners will also be displayed in the Gus R. Douglass Annex during the Fair. "The Farming Heritage Award honors an agricultural family, and their multi-generation contributions to their community and to West Virginia. The official state seal, featuring a farmer, is the logo of the award program," said Karen Lilly, Administrative Assistant, State Fair of West Virginia.
Entry forms may be completed by family members or by someone who wants to nominate a family for consideration. Judging will be conducted by an independent panel of judges. All entries must be in the State Fair office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3. Entry applications are available through the State Fair by calling Karen Lilly @ 304/645-1090 or visiting www.statefairofwv.com. Farming Heritage applications are also available through the West Virginia Farm Bureau office by calling LeVera Gillum @ 304/472-2080 ext. 302 or visiting www.wvfarm.org.
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The Putnam Standard VETERANS FROM PAGE 1 outrageous that the men and women who have served and sacrificed in defense of our Nation are threatened by financial ruin and even death while waiting for their claims to be acted on. I have consistently supported and voted in favor of additional resources for the VA to reduce the backlog. I am encouraged by the VA’s increased focus and its recent announcement that it would require employees to work overtime as part of a renewed effort to get ahead of the problem. Still, in part, because the number of new claims continues to increase as our service members return home, and, in part, because claims submitted are more complex than ever before, the backlog continues to be a serious, ongoing problem. In order to help expedite the filing and adjudication of
claims for our veterans, I have advocated increased funding and cosponsored legislation that would enable and require the VA to develop a better system of electronic measurements to track the backlog of claims, expedite disability examinations, and facilitate information sharing. Most recently, I have urged passage of legislation that would require the VA to provide a course of action for each VA Regional Office with claims pending an average of 200 days or more. With more funding must come increased accountability. I also have cosponsored legislation that would require the VA to develop a system of electronic measurements to better track the backlog in order to quickly identify shortfalls and potential solutions. Also, because lengthy wait times for a medical disability examination at a VA Medical
Center is a common hurdle a veteran faces in filing for disability and adjudicating a claim, I have supported legislation that would extend the VA’s authority to contract with private facilities to expedite disability examinations. I know that our VA employees in West Virginia care deeply about our veterans – especially since many of them are veterans themselves – and that they are on the front lines of confronting this crisis. I want to ensure that the VA and the Department of Defense provide them with the necessary guidance and support they need to help. That is why I cosponsored legislation that would require the Department of Defense to provide certified, complete, and electronic service treatment records within 21 days of military discharge or release. Our wounded warriors deserve to have their claims
processed accurately and expediently; not doing so unnecessarily prolongs the physical and mental suffering of those who have already sacrificed so much. I will ardently continue to seek ways to address the claims backlog. As a nation, we rightly thank our veterans by helping to ensure access to affordable health care, educational and job opportunities, and other benefits and services which I proudly support. On Memorial Day, as we strive to articulate what their service means to our country, let us begin by ensuring that we honor our promises to them, and remembering our world is safer and the ideals of democracy and freedom endure thanks to their service. U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV ) represents West Virginia’s 3rd District
First Baptist Church of St Albans to offer Music Camp The First Baptist Church of St. Albans at Sixth Ave. and Second St will offer its 22nd annual Music Camp, June 10-14, 9 am to 2:30 pm daily at the church. The Camp is for children entering grades 2 - 7 as of September 2013. Children attending the Camp
participate in choral singing, handbells, Orff instruments, a basic music class, introduction to the orchestra and recreation. Participants need not have prior formal music training. Other activities include Introduction to Guitar, Drums, and Pipe Organ, and Interpre-
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tive Movement. Tuition for the camp is $37 per child with family rates available. For further information and online registration, visit www.musiccampfbc.com. You may also register at the church Monday – Friday 8 am –
4:30. The Music Camp is under the direction of Thomas Hollinger, Director of Music at the church. Questions? Call the church at 727-4661.
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Cinema Under the Stars at Heritage Station The Cinema Under the Stars is back at Heritage Station, planned for the First Friday of each month, now through September. Cost is $1 per person, and the movies begin at dusk, usually about 8:30 p.m. The schedule is as follows: Friday, June 7, “Ghostbusters.” Friday July 5, “Jaws.” Friday, Aug. 2, “The NeverEnding Story.” Friday Sept. 6, “We Are ... Marshall” Outdoor seating is available, and guests may bring their own blankets or chairs. Popcorn and concessions will be sold. Guests are encouraged to come early to browse through the shops at Heritage Station, which will extend their hours for the events. Sponsors include Sip Wine Bar, Bottle & Wedge, River & Rail Bakery, Common Grounds, Brand Yourself, The Red Caboose, the Heritage Station Shopkeepers Association, Cabell-Huntington Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Marshall University Campus Activities Board. A grant from CREATE Huntington helped fund the events as well. For more information, visit its Facebook page at facebook.com/cinemaunderthestarswv.
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Manchin Welcomes West Virginia Veterans to Washington West Virginia’s third “Always Free Honor Flight” brings 31 veterans of World War II, Korean and Vietnam Wars to D.C. Manchin hosts a welcome reception for veterans to honor their service WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (DW.Va.) proudly welcomed 31 veterans from West Virginia to the nation’s capital for the state’s third “Always Free Honor Flight” in less than a year. The veterans visited the capital free of cost to see the memorials built in their honor. Eleven served in World War II, one in World War II and Korea, 10 in Korea, one in Korea and Vietnam, four in Vietnam, and two in all three wars. Two other veterans served as escorts for the group, along with three high school ROTC cadets. “It is such an honor to welcome these brave servicemen to Washington today,” Senator Manchin said. “West Virginia is one of the most patriotic states in this great nation, and we will continue to honor the growing number of veterans and active duty members who have served our great country with valor and distinction. Showing our appreciation to the men and women who have served this nation is something we should do each and every day. But today is a special day for us to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation.”
The Honor Flight Network is a nationwide effort to ensure veterans have the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C. to see the monuments that were built to honor their service. The veterans will tour the Capitol, the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Memorial and the Viet-
nam War Memorial. The “Always Free Honor Flight” was established in West Virginia thanks to the Denver Foundation and Little Buddy Radio, located in Princeton. These nonprofit organizations were founded by Bob Denver – who played Gilligan on “Gilligan’s Island”
– and his wife Dreama, a West Virginia native. Senator Manchin hosted a reception in the United States Capitol to welcome the 31 veterans and their escorts to D.C. He thanked the guardians, ROTC cadets and organizers who accompanied the veterans on their flight,
including Dreama Denver, President of the Denver Foundation, Charlie Richardson, General Manager of Little Buddy Radio and Pam Coulbourne, “Always Free Honor Flight” coordinator. The veterans also met with other members of West Virginia’s Congressional Delegation. In addition to the welcome reception, Senator Manchin provided each veteran and guest with a Congressional Record Statement that was submitted into the record to recognize the veterans’ trip to D.C. In part, Senator Manchin wrote in the Congressional Record Statement: “I am filled with so much pride every time I meet our military veterans who come to the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built to honor them and to commemorate the wars in which they served so courageously. “Today, 31 veterans from West Virginia, representing three generations of warriors, are here to see the memorials that commemorate their sacrifice and valor and for a special ceremony honoring World War II veterans. “And on the occasion of their visit, I want to express my deepest gratitude to these special men who helped keep America free and made the world safer for liberty-loving people across our country and beyond our borders.”
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CabellMidlandHighSchoolGraduatingClassof2013 Date of Graduation Ceremony: May 25, 2013 Time of Graduation Ceremony: 3:00 PM Location of Graduation Ceremony: Big Sandy Superstore Arena Cabell Midland High School: 2013 Graduates, Very High Honors 1. Morgan Adkin 2. Hannah Asebes: Daughter of Charles & Contessa Asebes 3. Dustin Barnett 4. Justin Barr 5. Clayton Bates 6. Stephen Beahrs 7. Gabrielle Beam 8. Jae Berezo 9. Bradley Bickford 10. Thomas Boone 11. Erin Bowling 12. Alisha Brownfield
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77. Emily Wallace 78. Ting Wang 79. Brad Warner 80. Tiffani Webb 81. Morgan Zerkle High Honor Graduates: 1. Stuart Adkins 2. Robert Barker 3. Morgan Beaver 4. Abigail Black 5. Anna Blakeman 6. Jared Bradley 7. Taylor Call 8. Brandon Clark 9. Kaitlin Clark 10. Joshua Cooper 11. Anthony DeFrancisco 12. Morgan Henderson 13. Ezra Knight 14. Kali Libby 15. Stephen Matthews 16. Emily Mayle 17. Summer Neal 18. Rachel Reynolds 19. Madison Rowe 20. Kellan Sanns 21. Sierra Sloan 22. Kalyn Smith 23. Heather Vance 24. Lindsey West 25. Hannah Whisman Honor Graduates: 1. Zachary Adkins 2. Brandi Allgeier 3. Mackenzie Blankenship 4. Bradley Chenault 5. Cassandra Davis 6. Lowell Farley 7. Christy Hankins 8. Grace Jarrell 9. Zachary Jennings 10. Cody Lambert 11. Taylor G. Lewis
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Hurricane High School Graduating Class of 2013 Date of Graduation Ceremony: June 4, 2013 Time of Graduation Ceremony: 7:00 PM Location of Graduation Ceremony: Charleston Civic Center Connor Steven Adams Landon Monroe Adams Deven Ray Adkins Thomas Stephen Adkins Tony Gregory Allen Matthew Ryan Anderson Bronwyn Mackenzie Arbaugh Brittany Marie Argento Megan Marie Armstrong Jacob Edward Dayton Ashworth Taylor Jordan Ballard Dustin Andrew Balser Katie Brooke Bays Austin Grant Beaver Robert Ray Belcher, III Edward Wayne Beller, II Sommer Ashton Berardi Kirstyn Makenzie Bess Tyler Wayne Bird Madison Nicole Black James Michael Blood Maddison Alivia Bostick John Francis Bowie Corey Alan Brinkerhoff Claire Bethany Brison Morgan Emily Brown Brittany Nicole Bryant Albrea Rashay Buford Ethan Andrew Burnette Jeffrey Allen Burnette Haley Brooke Byrd Luke Jin Cales Dale Joseph Campbell Jeremy Shane Canterbury Amanda Faith Carmichael Aimee Nicole Carr Seth Thomas Cassatt Brian Lee Chandler Megan Renae Chandler Emily Nicole Chapman Haley Allyson Chapman Jenna Elizabeth Chapman Jordan Scott Chapman Mason Nicholas Chapman Zachary Wayne Chatterton Jeffrey Tyler Childers Kyle Stephen Clark William Edward Clark, III Alexander Arthur Clay Nicholas Alton Clay Brianna Sierra Cole Maggie Jean Collins Austin Michael Conley Kaitlyn Ashley Conley Zachary Harrison Cooper Breanna Marie Copley Caleb Allen Craddock Brooke Marie Crompton Colton Derek Cunningham Trevor Lee Cunningham Bailey Nicole Curry Katelyn Virginia Cutlip Devon Isaiah Daughtery Adam Joseph Davis Peyton Alexandra Dean Brooke Elizabeth DeBord Alyx Moriah Devey Sean Michael Donovan Cameron Nicholas Drake Bridgett Nichole Dudding Carina Ann Dudley Sidney Lauren Duncan Cara Brooke Dunham Kari Lynn Earwood Carrie Louise Easter Megan Nicole Ebbeskotte James Westley Elkins Cassie Marie Ellingson Joshua Brian Ellis Emmalee Ann Ellison Robert Hunter Ellison Alexa Marie Engel Jewelee René Erwin Alyssa Breanna Fisher Hunter Reed Fitzwater Chasity Hope Fizer Jennifer Nicole Fizer Brittney Michelle Flowers Brittany Loren Ford Drake Adam Forren Chantil Myriah Foster Alexa Christine Fox Mickenzie Linn Frame Heather Rene Fry
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Brandon Nicholas Sowards Harold Ray Sowards Summer Dawn Sowards Trey Tyler Spencer Tiffany Michelle Spry Johnathan Christopher Stanley Kaitlyn Nicole Steele Austin Nicholas Stewart Rylee Marie Stockwell Nathan Scott Stowers Baylee D'Lynn Summers Amanda Michelle Sykes Brianna Marie Talbott Bradley Matthew Taylor Tasha Lynn Thevenin Gavin Everett Thornton Mitchell Lee Tinsley Reanna Lynn Tucker Shelby Scott Turley Alexander Cole Ulanch Caila Diana Vance Tyler Isaac Waldeck Ashley Dawn Wall Paige Elizabeth Walroth Joshua Allen Warner Nathan James Wendel Shannon Mary Westfall Kaitlyn Ann Whaples Alex Lee White Ashley Nicole White Courtney Paige White Christian Todd Willard Jessica Francis Willis Joshua Jacob Wines Ashley Lauren Witkowski Madeline Ellen Witte Morgan Elizabeth Woods Jessica Nicole Workman Bobby Joe Workman, Jr. John Thomas Wright Sara Virginia Wyrick Vivian M Yao Ashley Brooke Yeager Dalton Wayne Young Sylvia Tina Zhang Justin Shea Zickafoose Foreign Exchange students also participating in the ceremony are: Kathrin Deborah Haess and Elisabeth Astrid Thorrud
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Buffalo High School Graduating Class of 2013 Date of Graduation Ceremony: June 3, 2013 Time of Graduation Ceremony: 7:00 PM Location of Graduation Ceremony: Buffalo High School Gymnasium Highest Honor Category: 4.0 and above Student’s Name: Courtney Nicholle Persinger - Parents’ Name: Darren and Nicole Persinger (Buffalo, WV) Student’s Name: Hannah Elizabeth Toney - Parent Name: Luann Toney (Red House, WV) High Honors Category: 3.8-3.9 Student’s Name: Christa Elizabeth Brown, Bailey Rene’ Clendenin, and Benjamin Patrick Martin
Honors Category: 3.5-3.7 Student’s Name: Tiffani Brooke Bailey, Christian TY Baumgarner, Amber Lynn Nichole Cochran, Kelly Nicole Crawford, Alexander Timothy Jividen, Skye Savannah Kinser, Adam Jeffrey Richmond, Baley Renae Rummell, Danielle Nicole Smith, and Brooke Renee Thaxton OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2012 Alex Michael Arthur Justin Taylor Booth Ashley Rose Bowman Dakota Kay Briscoe Caitlin Ashley Buck Sheyenne Rae Buck Ian Perry Burdette
Daniel Lee Burdette, II Kenneth Eugene Carrino Amelia Erin Cobb Jackson Evan Cook Dorothy Nicole Davis Beverly Gay Elswick Michael Garison Erwin Kaleb Patrick Ferrell Jordan Scott Fletcher Kelsey Elizabeth Gatens Michael Raybradley Glenn Dakota William Grady Mark Allen Grady Braxton Joseph Gritt Thomas Hunter Hancock Emily Nicole Harbour David Allen Harper Matthew Lane Harrison
Shawn Matthew Herdman Brittany Lynn Hicks Tiffany Megan Jackson Lucas Wade Jividen Anthony Ray Jones Levi Joseph Jordan Casey Guy Klein Nathan Richard Legg Kita Mae Lupardus Eli Wayne Martin Trevor Blayne Meade Megan Leanne Morton Hope Danielle Painter Kristen Nakole Parsons Dakota Lewis Reedy Dylan Clay Rich Ashley Alexandra Ross William Lee Russell
Katie Nathlene Rutledge Zachary Wayne Sanford Courtney Danielle Scott Kaitlin Michelle Simmons Bryan David Simpson Jared Lee Smith Ashley Michelle Snodgrass Samantha Gail Spence Nathaniel Shawn Stewart Ashley Rayellen Stover Jeffery Allen Stover Austen Ryan Stutler Hayley Dawn Thaxton Jonathan Tyler Torman Rikki Kathlene Vannoy Kendra Lynn Wagner Ryan Cameron Lee White Zachary Dalyn Winters
Poca High School Graduating Class of 2013 Date of Graduation Ceremony: June 2, 2013 Time of Graduation Ceremony: 2:00 PM Location of Graduation Ceremony: Charleston Municipal Auditorium Name of Highest Honor Category: “Highest Honors” (summa cum laude) 4.0 and above Molly Anne Arthur - Daughter of Dennis and Sherry Arthur of Poca, WV
Molley Ellen Ballard - Daughter of Gary and Melissa Ballard of Liberty, WV Jacob Steven Finney - Son of Steven and Lisa Finney of Liberty, WV Sarah Beth Knight - Daughter of Jack and Rosetta Knight of Poca, WV Mackenzie Alexis Lloyd - Daughter of John and Kathleen Lloyd of Nitro, WV Austin Wade McClanahan - Son of
Timothy and Erin McClanahan of Nitro, WV Rachel Claire Peaytt - Daughter of William and Jeanne Peaytt of Liberty, WV Caleb Daniel Samples - Son of Daniel and Tammy Samples of Scott Depot, WV Jonah Dixon Samples - Son of Daniel and Tammy Samples of Scott Depot, WV 3.8 – 3.99 Name of Second Highest Category: “High Honors” (magna cum laude) Quentin Charles Buckley, Melissa Nicole Helmick, Evan Michael McClanahan, Cameron Davis Morrison, Paula Gayle Ord, Kelly Jo Swindell 3.6 – 3.799 Name of Third Highest Category: “Honors” (cum laude) Morgan Elizabeth Byrne, Stephen Ray Loudermilk, Morgan Leah Peaytt, Brandon Heath Pryor, Emily Ann Robinson, Kimberly Cacy Robinson, Michael Shane Robinson, Megan Noelle Snead, Morgan Delaine Vannoy, and Brittany Dawn Watson Remaining List of seniors (First, Middle, and Last name) Desiree Chanel Keala Akau Bradley Dillion Asbury Derek Wayne Aston Amber Dale Bailey Cody Austin Bailey Hayden Scott Bailey Kaitlin Faith Barnett Cody Lee Barr Mark Andrew Boggess Wesley Blade Boggess Kristen Taylor Broughman Shaela Lynn Cain Lucas Dewight Caldwell Kimberly Nicole Carpenter Shannon Yeutieve Carr
Bradley Cole Chancey Lauren Andrea Chancey Cody Robert Clendenin Lillian Marie Clifton Mason Isaiah Cline Richard Alan Cochran, Jr. Sandra Jeane Cochran Keith Ray Cochran, Jr Dakota Paul Cogar Allan Franklin Cook Joshua Allen Crites Jessica Anne Crouch Brittany Belle Davis Travis Ryan-McKinley Davis Sara Elizabeth Dayfield Bryce Anthony Dolin Natasha Kelsi Dollen James Carlisle Ellis Kaila Madeen Estep Tabitha Dawn Fowler Amanda Jean Gillispie Jacob Ryan Grant Shelby Nicole Graves Kodi Lynn Griffin Brianna Paige Grueser Angie Nichole Harlan Chelsey Danielle Hayes Dalton Wayne Hedrick Jacob Edward Hickman Slater Todd Jarrell Jacob Alan Johnson Robert Joseph Johnson Tabatha Lea Johnson Dakota Scott Jordan Noelle Elizabeth Joyce Zachary Estil Justice Kimberly Sue Keeney Ronald Cody King Courtney Rena Lacy Warren Allen Lacy, Jr. Brandon Matthew Landers Ryan Michael Leighton Kenneth Shane Litton Leslie Susan Lopez Molly Elizabeth Maynard
Alexis Lanelle McClanahan Dylan James McClanahan Jordan Ashley McCoy Madalyn Grace McGrew Eugene Edward Austin McNeely Courtney Shanean Mobley Keree Lee Moles Natasha Ann Moore Seth William Moses Emily Ann Muck Thomas Allen Neal Madison Paige Noble Caleb Elijah Parsons Pharozina Patricia Parsons Marissa Elaine Perkins Taylor Ann Quigley Lee Franklin Ralston Nathan Hunter Ranson Maria Sue Setliff Chelsea Alexus Shamblin John Michael Shepherd Adam William Sigman Caitlin Brooke Skeens Rachael Savana Skeens Cameron McKale Smith Emily Lynn Smith Latasha Leanne Smith Rachel Elizabeth Snedegar Montana Dawn Stewart Rodney Cooper Stonestreet David John Taylor Chelsea Lynele Thomas Tyler Marti Thompson Chelsea Nicole Thornton Megan Nicole Thornton Chardan Andrewbrin Townsend Aria Marie Trador Cheryl Mae Wagner Kaitlyn Danielle Watson Jade Alyse-Hawley Watts Kelsy Ann Westfall Gage Haden Whittington Lucas Lee Whittington David Tyler Wilkinson Ryan Jacob Wilkinson Kylie Nicole Williamson Taberah Hanna Withrow Ethan Richard Witt Kaylee Brooke Witt
Calvary Baptist Academy 2013 Graduates Date of Graduation Ceremony: June 1, 2013 Time of Graduation Ceremony: 10:30 AM Location of Graduation Ceremony: Calvary Baptist Church, 3653 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV Jessica Andrews Caleb Bailey Leslie Gillmeister Brooke Scarbro Erin Thacker
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Winfield High School Graduating Class of 2013 Date of Graduation Ceremony: June 6, 2013 Time of Graduation Ceremony: 7:00 PM Location of Graduation Ceremony: Charleston Municipal Auditorium Dafne Camila Aguirre Marisa Amy Albert Sarah Elizabeth Allred Julia Makayla Ashworth Fatmeh Dib Attie Anthony James Bady Bradley James Barker Herman Wesley Barrett Joshua Dillon Bartron Merryc Raymond Batt Christopher Stone Bellomy Corey Nathaniel Bess Christopher Kyle Blankenship Lindsey Marie Bledsoe Tymothy David Boggess Sarah Jane Bostic Shawn Lucas Bowles Haley Denise Brabbin Nicholas Gabriel Briscoe Skylor Joseph Brock Hanna Elizabeth Brown Mallory Elaine-Marie Bryant Molly Erin Bryant Nicholas Michael Bryant William Andrew Bryant IV Sequoya Adrianna Bua-Iam Joshua Lewis Bumgarner Faith Marie Burchett Haley Tennee Burgess Katherine Brooke Burgess Abigail Jean Burgroff Brittini Lee Carmack Logan Stephen Carnes Jillian Paige Carney Jeremy Thomas Carroll Abigail Jordan Castilla Micah Allan Casto Ashley Noelle Cater Elizabeth Mercedes Chaffin Seth Garrett Cochran Macy Yu Lan Coffey Emily Faith Cole Morgan Rene Cole Zachary Damion Collins
Nicholas Thomas Courtney Andrew James Covert Deanna Lauraene Coyner John Paul Patrick Creighton Zachary Tyler Crockett Brandi Nicole Crouch Jacob Allen Curry Alexxandria Caitlyn Dailey Megan Lynn Daly Adam Scott Davis Storm Lee Davis John Clayton Davis, IV Jakob Alexander DeLong Mason Everett Dillon Amy Leigh Dingess Allison McKenzie Duncan Justin Joseph Dunlap Eva Katharyn Dunn Tyler Nicholas Duty Brandon Houston Eads Morgan Jernigan Estep Conner Jeffrey Evans Lindsay Michelle Facemyre Amy Elizabeth Ferguson Sara Raeann Ferguson Jacob Lee Foster John David Fowler Caitlin Blair Fowlkes Jacob Tyler Frye Allison Brooke Garrett Hannah Elizabeth Gerencir Rachel Jane Gibson Amee Joe Gillispie John Garrett Grafton Kevin Connor Grant Lashawna Lynn Grant Fanci Nicole Green Emily Marie Griffith Joshua Wyatt Grimmett Megan Bernadette Guetzloff William Ethan Ray Hager Angela Maria Haikal Courtney Mae Hall Adam Jeffrey Hanna Jaden Clarissa Hardesty Dana Lee Harper Lacie Rae-Linda Hatfield Andrea Shane Hayes Tara Beth Hodges Zachary Ryan Hoffman Tyler Lee Holstein
Jeremy Scott Huff Kari Rae Hunter Zane Andrew Hutchison Matthew Ryan Hydock Kelsie Marie Jividen Jenna Leigh Johnson Mary Lee Jorgensen Cody Harris Kaso Jared Collin Keller Christine Michelle Kemper Logan Sean Kennedy Theodore Chapman Kester, IV Bailey Samantha King Brittany Faith King Alison Marie Lawhead Eric James Layton Vivian Lee Daniel Tyler Legg Alexi Sean Levock Seth Allen Lewis Courtney Nicole Looney Travis Ray Lovejoy Austin Brent Maddox Braxton Michael Maddox Michael Gregory Mathews Lauren Aileen Matusic Cassidy Blake Maynard Joshua Ray McClure Kimberly Nichole Meade Shawn Eric Mencke Erin Nichole Midkiff Caitlyn Marie Miller Elizabeth Ann Eileen Minniear Jamie Danielle Mobley Haeley Brooke Moore Isaac Doyle Nicholas Tyler Clint Payne Kenneth Brock Pence Brooke Rachelle Penny Paige Elizabeth Peterson Sara Nicole Phelix Michelle Katherine Pressler Brianna Morgan Pruitt Anthony Robert Raines Taylor Burke Raines Michaela Danielle Ramsey Isaac Daniel Reed Tyler Jacob Reeves Mara Nicole Rhoades Kelsey Dawn Rhodes Zachary James Richardson
Teays Valley Christian Graduating Class of 2013 Date of Graduation Ceremony: May 24, 2013 Time of Graduation Ceremony: 8:00 PM Location of Graduation Ceremony: Scott Depot Church, Teays Valley (in the sanctuary) Elias Gabriel Beacom Katilynn Tailor Brown Haley Tennee Burgess
Mountain State Christian School 2013 Graduates Date of Graduation Ceremony: May 17, 2013 TimeofGraduationCeremony:7PM Location of Graduation Ceremony: Grace Wesleyan Church (Charley's Creek Rd.Culloden) Kaitlyn Ann Shaw Tiffany Lea Nelson Amy Lynn Nelson Walter Donald Hayes Donavin Kade Kirby Larry Joe Stroub, Jr Bethany Kristine Allred Shane Eric Adkins Sara AnnWilliamson Matthew Ryan Black
Hailley Brianne Clutters Daniel Lee Dawson Abigail Jane Dillon Kelsey Nicole Hardman Kathryn Mae Howerton Elizabeth Anne Howerton Christa Anne Larue Garrett Wil Mayes Makenzie Dawn McClure Samuel Aaron Montebell
Aaron Thomas Ogle Alexandra Penick Oliverio Bennie Ray Parsons Rachael Dawn Schwartz Cassie Rashell Taylor Justin Bradley Wojcieszak Brianna Marie Wood Jonathan Andrew Wright Nicholas Carter Wright
Justin Kyle Robson Aaron Christian Sadler Chelsey Rae Schmidt Lauren Elizabeth Schubert Amanda Laura Schwartz Damien Howard Seals Claire Nicole Shanholtzer Preston Payne Sheldon Gary Alan Short Angelika Lauren Sims Savannah August Sisk Jonah Bronson Skiles Jesse Ryan Smith David Jonah Sneeringer Katherine Elaine Snyder Kelley Ann Spangler Jonathan Alexander Stanley Kaitlyn Noel Stanley Joshua Tyler Strickland Zachary James Strong Cory Dean Stroub Matthew Thomas Taylor Seth Adam Tuemler
Victoria Jean Vance Joshua Jarrett Warren Amanda Lynn Webb Oak Leslie Welch Danae Marie Wells Christopher Douglas Williams Hannah Noel Williams Charles Travis Winter Mary Elisabeth Wright Caleb Wayne Wymer Shelby Lynn Yancey Danielle Lou Young Olivia Christine Young Allyson Hope Zutaut Foreign Exchange students participating in the ceremony are: Ariane Souza Costa, Brazil Judith Kobusch, Germany Nina Monroe, Belgium Martina Oien, Norway Samantha Elizabeth Shaffer, Germany Mette Emilie Voigt, Denmark
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A lot has changed in 150 years
David Payne Sr. Column by David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com
A lot has changed since West Virginia became a state 150 years ago. The change, however, started much earlier. The animals the first explorers and settlers saw and killed in West Virginia seem almost unbelievable today. Wolves roamed our mountains.
Bison, mountain lions and elk were also prominent. By the time West Virginia became a state in 1863, all of these animals had been wiped out. Only within the last 30 years has the coyote moved in to serve the predator role left vacant by the wolf. It's hard to imagine West Virginia's scenic beauty without its iconic wildlife, such as whitetailed deer and turkey. Many of the state's majestic creatures have been gone so long, they live on only in the names of places – Wolf Island on the Elk River, Buffalo in Putnam County, Elkview in Kanawha County, the Elk River, etc. Just a couple of centuries ago, people would likely have had just as much difficulty imagining the land that has become our state without its largest animals - the bison and elk. The last recorded bison killed was in 1825 near Valley Head in Randolph County, but the bison was long-gone from its primary range in the Ohio and Kanawha valleys long before that.
Our most reliable and detailed account of the bison extirpation in West Virginia comes from an unexpected source – George Washington. Washington traveled in the Ohio Valley during a 1770 trip and left us a detailed diary of what he saw and like an investigative reporter, he asked questions from everyone he met. While camping at the mouth of Lee Creek in Wood County – I think this would have been on Dexter and Cyril Graham's farm in Belleville – Washington ran into an old war buddy, an Indian with whom he served during the French and Indian War. As they talked about old times, they dined on the Indian's bison meat. Washington's diary indicates that the bison had just recently disappeared from the Ohio Valley. He notes old bison trails, but he saw no bison on the Ohio River on a round trip from present-day Pittsburgh to Point Pleasant. Indians frequently told him of places where herds of bison used to be. He didn't en-
Outdoor Roundup The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources recently stocked more than 10,000 catchable-size channel catfish in waters throughout the state. Stocked waters include: Anawalt Lake, (McDowell) Barboursville Lake (Cabell), Berwind Lake (McDowell), Cacapon State Park Lake (Morgan), Cedar Creek State Park Lake (Gilmer), Chief Logan State Park Lake (Logan), Conaway Run Lake (Tyler), Edwards Run Pond (Hampshire), Fort Ashby Lake (Mineral), French Creek Pond (Upshur), Handley Pond (Pocahontas), Hurricane Lake (Putnam), Indian Rock Lake (Nicholas), Krodel Lake (Mason), Laurel Lake (Mingo), Little Beaver State Park Lake (Raleigh), Mason Lake (Monongalia), Mountwood Lake (Wood), North Bend State Park Pond (Ritchie), Pendleton Lake (Tucker), Pipestem State Park Lake (Summers), Poorhouse Pond (Berkeley), Teter Creek Lake (Barbour), Tomlinson Run State Park Lake (Hancock), Turkey Run Lake ( Jackson), Wallback Lake (Clay), Watoga State Park Lake (Pocahontas), and Wirt County Farm Pond (Wirt). Among those are 400 tagged channel catfish stocked into five state park lakes, including: Cacapon State Park Lake, Cedar
Creek State Park Lake, Chief Logan State Park Lake, Pipestem State Park Lake, and Tomlinson Run State Park Lake. Anglers who catch a tagged fish are asked to return the tag or the tag number along with information on the date of capture, if the fish was kept or released, and the name and address of the angler to WVDNR, 2311 Ohio Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101. Anglers also can call in the information (304-420-4550) or provide the information via email to dnrfishtags@wv.gov. There is usually a free gift for mailing back the tag. I think years ago, there was a hat. My son caught one of these catfish a few years back at Mountwood Park Lake and he got a pair of line clippers. I have never caught a single tagged fish in my life, but my son wound up with two tags one summer. A few weeks after he caught that tagged fish, we were canoeing at Mountwood and saw a dead catfish floating along and said “Hey Dad, let's go check out that dead catfish to see if it has a tag in it!” I explained to him that tagged fish were rare, I'd been fishing for 30 years and never caught one, etc. But, we paddled over to the dead catfish. Naturally, it had a tag in it. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources needs help in
locating whip-poor-wills. If you see or hear whip-poorwills in West Virginia between May 10 and July 31, please email DNR Wildlife Resources Section biologist Rich Bailey at richard.s.bailey@wv.gov. Include the date and location, being very specific; where you saw or heard the bird; your name and phone number; and whether you saw or heard the bird. The whip-poor-will is a gray, black and brown bird with a black throat. It is well-camouflaged and is easier to hear than see. Its namesake song is a loud, rhythmic “whip-poor-will” which it sings repeatedly at night. “Recent Breeding Bird Survey data indicate significant population declines of this bird in nearby states, and your observations will enable us to get a better sense of their population status in West Virginia,” Bailey said. The DNR is also interested in discovering locations of barn owls and bald eagle nests. Please email Bailey if you see or hear either of these species with the same information as for the whip-poor-will. Barn owls have a distinctive white, heartshaped face and a variety of unique calls including clicks, hisses, grunts and screams.
counter any bison himself until he traveled several miles up the Kanawha River (Indians told him bison could still be found there). He and his party shot several of them for food. The bison was the first to go, elk and wolves suffered similar fates – although they would inhabit the state for another century. Recently, however, the elk have returned thanks to wanders from Kentucky's elk-reintroduction efforts near the West Virginia border. So have the canine predators, with what is believed to be a natural migration of coyotes to fill the void left by the extirpated wolf. Game animals started seeing protection in the late 19th Century, not long after statehood. In 1897, what is now the Division of Natural Resources' Law Enforcement Section was established to enforce game laws. It's one of the nation's oldest statewide police agencies. In the early 1900s, the agency that would become the Division of Natural Resources worked to
restore the deer and turkey populations. Its employees trapped these animals in the Eastern Panhandle and released them throughout the state where the populations had been eliminated. The first official West Virginia hunting season was in 1923, and limited to the eastern part of the state. A total of 60 bucks were harvested statewide, 34 of which were bagged in Pocahontas County. The next deer season was in 1927 and about 160 deer were harvested. Early records are spotty and no harvest records have survived for many of the years in the 1920s and 1930s, although in some of those years, all seasons were closed. Could you imagine a deer season with only 160 deer harvested statewide? A lot has changed in 150 years. Contact David Payne at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com .
Beech Fork State Park offers Online Campground Reservations Beech Fork State Park campground has 275 sites, and many of them may now be reserved online. The online reservation service began March 15 and has proved to be popular with campers who want to plan their vacations well in advance. “With the arrival of camping season, the park population can go from a few dozen park guests to several hundreds of people,” said Matt Yeager, Beech Fork state park superintendent. “Camping and the opportunity to be outdoors is an appealing vacation or getaway for many. “The campground rental guidelines haven’t changed,” Yeager said. “This new service gives campers an ‘any time of the day’ option to make campsite reservations for Memorial to Labor Day weekend dates – online.” Advance reservations may be made for sites 1-136 at Old Orchard and Moxley Branch campgrounds. The other sites remain first-come, first-served options. To make a reservation, visit www.beechforksp.com and click on the reservation button. There is a two-night minimum for advance reservations and reservations must be made at least two days in advance. Old Orchard is a 49-site, full hookup campground and is equipped with water, sewer and 20-, 30-, or 50-amp electric service. Old Orchard is open yearround; sites are numbered 1-49. Moxley Branch, Four Coves, and
Lakeview camping areas each are equipped with 20- or 30-amp electric service. Sites at Moxley Branch are numbered 50-99. Four Coves sites are numbered 137-224, and Lake View area sites are numbered 225-275. Each of the four campground areas has full-service bathhouses and restroom facilities, complete with coin-operated laundry. Each campsite contains a grill and picnic table. Playground equipment is part of the campground amenities. Sites along the lake have mooring posts. Reservations are taken for dates the Friday prior to Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day weekend. After Labor Day weekend, all campsite rentals are on a first-come, first-served basis until the next reservation season. Beech Fork State Park also has six vacation cabins that are open year-round for vacations and rentals. The park offers recreation options that include an outdoor swimming pool open in the summer months, picnic shelter rentals, hiking, hand-dipped ice cream served in the Camper Store, and floatation rentals for lake use: canoes, kayaks, jon boats and paddle boats. For events, activities, rates, and now online camping reservations at Beech Fork State Park, visit www.beechforksp.com For cabin reservations or campground reservation and information, the office phone is 304-528-5794.
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Page 18 – May 25-26,2013 DANIEL JOSEPH "JOEY" BASSHAM BETTY J. (RAMSEY) BOWDEN LUCILLE EMMA CARR CONNIE SUE WESTFALL COMER MARY ELLEN COLE CROSS KELLY ANN FRENCH (LAYNE) ALYCE I. HARMAN ELOISE FIZER HENDERSON ELAINE M. HUMPHREYS CARLA TERRY HUNT MADELEINE POE PETITT REGINA ANN REID OPAL E. RIMMER WILLIAM "BILL" RIER SETTERSTROM MARGARET LOUISE TEDROW CAROLINE M. UNGER
DANIEL JOSEPH "JOEY" BASSHAM Daniel Joseph "Joey" Bassham, 58, of Culloden, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Joey was born March 14, 1955, in Logan, a son of Margie Bassham of Logan and the late Paul Bassham of McConnell. Joey was a 1973 graduate of Man High School and was looking forward to his 40th class reunion this summer. He enjoyed going to the beach and visiting family and friends, reading and watching NASCAR races. He also liked to cook and was known in the family for making the "best spaghetti sauce." He worked in Logan County as a coal miner for many years. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his life companion, Linda Cook Dent, and her daughter, Stacy Dent, both of Culloden, and grandson, Ethan, whom he loved and enjoyed spending time with. He is also survived by brothers, Charles (Linda) Bassham of Atlanta, Ga., Paul E. Bassham of Florence, S.C., David Bassham of Huntington, Rick (Vicky) Bassham of Foster and Tim Bassham of Wheeling; sisters, Dora Leigh (Don) Deskins of Daniels, Angie Bassham of Man and Vicki (Ron) Deardorff of Titusville, Fla.; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all. A celebration of Joey's life was held Friday, May 10, at KrantzMcNeely Funeral Home, Man. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Huntington. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.
BETTY J. (RAMSEY) BOWDEN Mrs. Betty J. (Ramsey) Bowden, 80, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2013. She was a member of Ohio Street Church of God. Betty passed away at home, after battling cancer and was surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Bowden; parents, James E. and Ada F. Ramsey; daughter, Brenda Smith; and all her siblings, including Norval Ramsey whom she cared for until his death. She is survived by her sons and their wives, Kenneth "Butch" and Cindy Jarvis and Kenneth Ray "Kenny" and Alyce Smith; daughters and their husbands, Vanessa and Bobby Humphreys, Kathy Jordan and Crystal and Travis Smith. Betty was a loving and humble and devoted mother and grandmother of 17 grandchildren who loved her dearly; a great-grandmother of 21 great-grandchildren whom she loved; and a greatgreat-grandmother of four; and another expected in September. She had a very close relationship with her sister-in-law, Carolyn Lane; dear friend to Vada Norris and Pastor Rick and Cathy Tobia. She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched. The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support through her illness. At Betty's request she was cremated and her ashes will be laid to rest at the Ramsey Family Cemetery in Mink Shoals at a later date. The family suggests donations are made to Ohio St. Church of God, 4919 Ohio St. South Charleston, WV 25309 or Hubbard Hospice House West, 4605 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV 25309. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca assisted the Bowden family.
LUCILLE EMMA CARR Lucille Emma Carr, of Redington Beach, Fla., formerly of St. Albans, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, in Fla. She was born May 8, 1930, in Charleston. She was retired supervisor from C&P Telephone Co., was a member of Moose Lodge #857 and O.E.S. Chapter #79 of St. Albans
and Telephone Pioneers of America of Charleston, attended Bethany Baptist Church while in W.Va. and Bayridge Baptist in Seminole, Fla. Lucille is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles P. Carr; sister, Betty E. Hinzman of St. Albans; step-sisters, Peggy Wallace of St. Albans and Vera Wedel of Sycamore, Ill.; foster sisters, Mary June Chappell of Newport News, Va. and Sandra K. Jordon of Southington, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to her friends and neighbors in Redington Beach, Fla. Services were held Tuesday, May 14, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial was at Cunningham Memorial Park St. Albans. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.curryfuneralhome.org.
CONNIE SUE WESTFALL COMER Connie Sue Westfall Comer, 60, of Hurricane, passed away at Genesis Putnam Center on Sunday evening following a long illness. She was born in South Charleston, a daughter of the late Henry Clinton and Sallie Mae Drake Westfall. Survivors include brother, Don Westfall of Cross Lanes; nephews, John McLane and wife, Trina, of Sissonville and Tom McLane and wife, April, of South Charleston; brother-in-law, Charles McLane of Cross Lanes; and special friend, Beverly Bright of Hurricane. Connie was preceded in death by her sister, Anna Mae McLane. Funeral services were held at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Hammett officiating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. The family would like to thank Genesis Putnam Center and Hospice for the love and care shown to Connie during her illness. Online condolences may be sent to www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com.
MARY ELLEN COLE CROSS Mary Ellen Cole Cross, 65, of Nitro, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. Mary was a 1965 graduate of Nitro High School, a graduate of Fairmont State College and received her master's degree from COGS. She was a retired science teacher from Winfield High School with 20 years of service and a member of Nitro First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James F. and Gerry Baker Cole, and her daughter, Holly Lynn Cross. Left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Wendy A. Hatfield of Nitro and Julie Marie Cross of Pittsburgh, Pa.; her sister, Lynn Facemyre and
The Putnam Standard husband, Hershel, of Nitro; brother, James F. Cole Jr. and wife, Brenda, of Hurricane; nieces, Stephanie and Kimberly Cole; nephews, David and Scott Facemyre; and her best friend, Mary Jo Stickley. A memorial celebration of Mary's life was held Thursday, May 16, at Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro. The family suggests memorial contributions in Mary's name are made to Nicky Walters, Itty Bitty Kitty Committee, 412 12th St. SE, Charleston, WV 25314. You may express online condolences at www.cookefuneralhome.com.
KELLY ANN FRENCH (LAYNE) Kelly Ann French (Layne), 45, was born in Charleston on March 1, 1968, and died on May 6, 2013, after a short illness at Hospice Care of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. She was the beloved daughter of Donna and Charles Morgan. Kelly is survived by her children, Sydney and Anthony French of Palm Beach Gardens; brother, M. Brian Layne of Naples, Fla.; father, Mike Layne of Charleston; aunts, Betsy Fleshman of Hurricane and Katy Layne of Charleston, and aunt, Mary Lee Daniels of Old Town, Fla.; and surviving grandmothers, Patricia Burdette of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Catherine Layne of Charleston. Kelly was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Kelly graduated from GWHS and the University of Charleston. Kelly was an RN and in her career worked at Thomas Memorial Hospital, North Broward Medical Center, St Mary's Medical Center, Delray Medical Center and, most recently, Max-It VCS as a nurse consultant. She was a devoted nurse, always wanting to help others, even in her death. Kelly donated her body to Science Care. Kelly has many devoted friends and family in Florida and Charleston who will miss her dearly. She asked that donations be made in her name to Hospice of Palm Beach County, Fla. A celebration of her life will be announced on her Facebook page.
ALYCE I. HARMAN Alyce I. Harman, 72, of St. Albans, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, at Abbyshire Place, Bidwell, Ohio. She was born September 13, 1940, in Chelyan, to the late George E. and Mildred Leach Cooper. Alyce was retired from Jefferds Corporation, St. Albans and was a former employee of Citizens National Bank, St. Albans, for 15 years. She is survived by her loving husband, Gareth W. Harman; daughters and son-in-law, Angela and David Turner of Beckley and Anette Pauline "Polly" White of Charleston; and sister, Mary Sue
Lilly of Cartersville, Ga. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Jeremy Turner (Ashleigh) and Jonathan Turner (Nikalee). There will be a memorial service held at a later date. The family would like to give a special thanks to the doctors and the nursing staff at Abbyshire Place for all their excellent care for Alyce over the past year. Online condolences may be made at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, was in charge of arrangements.
ELOISE FIZER HENDERSON Eloise Fizer Henderson, 94, of Hurricane, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, in St. Mary's Hospital with her family by her side. She was born January 24, 1919, in Putnam County, the daughter of the late James C. and Jennie L. Fizer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Ray Henderson. She was a Christian and Baptist by faith and an 80 year member of Sycamore Missionary Baptist Church. Eloise assisted Dr. Parker for many years, was owner of Eloise Beauty Shop and enjoyed working in her flower garden. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, May 13, at Allen Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Wray officiating. Burial was in Valley View Memorial Park. Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.
ELAINE M. HUMPHREYS Elaine M. Humphreys, 80, of Scott Depot, passed away May 5, 2013. She was preceded in death by parents, Eva and Robert Mason; husband, Marshall; and son, Robert Stuter. Elaine graduated from St. Albans High School, where she was head majorette, and after a long career in employee relations retired from Union Carbide. She was an avid reader, but time spent with family was her greatest joy. This kind and loving woman will be sorely missed by daughter, Teresa (Marcel) Fortin; stepson, Brooks (Mary Ellen) Humphreys; stepdaughter, Marsha Perry; grandchildren, Corinne and Nathan Fortin, Aaron and Mason Stuter, Trisha Cline, Cam Perry, Brooks Humphreys and Dawn Candler; sister, Vera Ring; as well as great-grandchildren, Mollie, Caitlyn, Riley, Liam, Rocco, Jaxon, Max and Roman. We celebrate Elaine's life as we go forward, knowing that our lives are richer because she was in them. Please make donations to Duke University Immunotherapy Research for Glioblastoma. You may express online condo-
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CARLA TERRY HUNT Carla Terry Hunt, 39, of Scott Depot, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2013, at St Mary's Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. She was born on July 8, 1973, in Charleston, W.Va., to Curtis Terry and the late Shirley Cobb Terry. She was an administrative associate for West Virginia State University, Institute. She was also a 2013 Graduate of West Virginia State University. Carla is survived by her husband Tom Hunt; son, Michael Terry of Scott Depot; step-sons, Chris Hunt and James Hunt, both of Hurricane; father and stepmother, Curtis and Karen Terry of Scott Depot; half sister, Krista Morton of Scott Depot. Memorial services were held May 14, at the West Virginia State University, Wilson Student Union, Room 134, Institute, W.Va. with Rev. Charles V. Williams officiating. The family suggests donations are made to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 303 W. Washington Street, Suite 207, Charleston, WV 25302. Online condolences may be made at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, was in charge of the memorial service.
MADELEINE POE PETITT Madeleine Poe Petitt, 97, of St. Albans, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston. She was born June 3, 1915, at Beckley, to the late Edgar Allan and Mary Elizabeth King Poe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Vance Petitt. She was the oldest member of Riverlawn Presbyterian Church, St. Albans. She was a former employee of Sears and was a homemaker. She was a graduate of
Sherman High School. Madeleine is survived by her daughter, Carol Petitt-Morrison (Reginald C.) of Woodbine, Md.; son, Ralph "Pete" Petitt (Patricia Ray) of St. Albans; sisters, Mary Johnston of Muscatine, Iowa and Eleanor Woofter of Venice, Fla.; and brothers, Jeremiah Poe of St. Albans, Glen Poe of Tornado and Eddie Poe of Katy, Texas. Also surviving are six grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Celebration of life services were held Saturday May 11, at BartlettChapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Tim Petitt officiating. Entombment was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Online condolences may be made at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.
REGINA ANN REID Regina Ann Reid, 53, of St. Albans, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2013. She was born July 11, 1959, in Charleston and was a daughter of Leslie and Norma Goodall, both of whom preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by sisters, Linda, Kelly and Janice. She worked at Lowe's for over 20 years. Regina loved spending time with her husband, daughters and especially her grandson, Christian. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Dale; daughters, Sarah Stevens and her fiancé, Russell, and Lisa Schilling and her husband, Thomas, all of St. Albans; grandson, Christian of St. Albans; sisters, Debra (Charles) Buzzard of Newton, W.Va., Penny (Tracy) Graley and Leslie Susan Goodall, both of Charleston; brothers, David (Joyce) Goodall and Mark (Lisa) Goodall, all of Charleston. A celebration of Regina's life was held Monday, May 13, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans with Pastor Clifford Burdette officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.
OPAL E. RIMMER Opal E. Rimmer, 100, of Hurricane, entered into rest on May 8, 2013, at Broadmore Assisted Living surrounded by staff and loving daughter, Peggy. Opal was born May 28, 1912, in St. Albans and was a daughter of William Herman and Mary E. Walden McNealy, both of whom preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Howard Rimmer; brother, William Everett McNealy; and her sister, Betty Jane McKenzie. Opal, being a member of the Greatest Generation, was a homemaker. Prior to residing at Broadmore, Opal lived with her daughter, Peggy, and her husband, Larry, and her constant companion, Candy, in Hurricane. She is survived by her daughters, Peggy (Larry) Duncan of Hurricane and Jean Steele and Joan Lutgen, both of Land O'Lakes, Fla.; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. A celebration of Opal's life was held Saturday, May 11, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Scott Bandy officiating. Entombment was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Broadmore Assisted Living for all of their love and patience. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.
WILLIAM "BILL" RIER SETTERSTROM William "Bill" Rier Setterstrom, 70, of St. Albans, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. Born June 27, 1942, in Detroit, Mich., Bill was a son of the late Claude and Dorothy Setterstrom. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Mika Gandee Brent.
May 25-26,2013 – Page 19 Bill was the president of Economy Tank Company, St. Albans, for more than 45 years. He was a member of the Contractors Association of West Virginia, the Steel Tank Institute and a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Charleston. Bill is survived by his wife of 28 years, Karen Setterstrom; children, Jeanette Karnes-Metheney and husband, Wilson Metheney, of Clay County, Tork Setterstrom and wife, Ashley Russell-Setterstrom, of Charleston and Kelly Gandee Ray of Lexington, Ky.; sister, Dr. Jean Setterstrom and husband, Dr. Herb Witte, of Alpharetta, Ga.; grandchildren, Rachel Karnes-Pudell, Erica Karnes-Ferrebee, Grae, Gunnar, Griffin and Gage Setterstrom, Landon, Logan and Laine Brent and Olivia and Parker Ray; nephew, Brian Setterstrom-Witte; and niece, Susan Witte-Setterstrom. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15, at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Charleston, with Pastor Rafe Allison officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. The family would like to extend special thanks to the nurses and staff of the ICU at Thomas Memorial Hospital and the SICU of CAMC Memorial Hospital. A blood drive with the American Red Cross, in memory of Bill, will be held at a later date. Please make donations to the "Church Properties" Fund at St. Timothy, 900 Lawndale Lane, Charleston, WV 25314. Visit www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com to share memories or to express condolences.
MARGARET LOUISE TEDROW Margaret Louise Tedrow, 91, went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2013, at Broadmore Memory Care, Teays Valley. She retired from Jefferds Corporation after many years of service. She faithfully attended church until she became physically unable. She was a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret Slack; husband, Lawrence W. Tedrow; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by son, Lawrence Tedrow (Sherry) of St. Albans, Diane Stephens (Austin) of St. Albans and Barry Tedrow of Teays Valley; grandchildren, Tabitha Sayre, Buck Tedrow, Eric Tedrow, Samantha Tedrow, Traci Conley and Kristy Dickens; and 13 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Margaret's life was held on Friday, May 10, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. David Bess and the Rev. Michael Boblett officiating. Burial was at Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin, Va. The family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the Hospice care and Broadmore Memory Care personnel for taking such great care of our mother/grandmother. Thank you for taking care of her and loving her, too. God bless you all! Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.
CAROLINE M. UNGER Caroline "Carrie" M. Unger, 91, of Downers Grove passed away May 12, 2013, beloved wife of the late Clarence "Red", loving mother of C. William Jr. "Bill" (Noreen) and Jacob C. (Donna) Unger, beloved daughter of the late Matilda and Jacob Kadera, proud grandmother of Bill (Shelley) Unger, Michelle (Rob) Jividen, Ashley Unger, Lauren (Chad) Blair, Andrea and Jamie (Dale Nickos) Unger. Fond great-grandmother of Allison Unger, Robbie and Emily Jividen, Alyssa, Kayla, and Ryleigh Unger. She also leaves behind a loving sister and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18th at St Mary of Gostyn Church, Downers Grove; Interment was at Clarendon Hills Cemetery, Darien. You may sign the Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries.
Manchin launches 5th ‘Commonsense Connections’Week Manchin staff will make nearly 100 stops, visiting every county in one week WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV ) is pleased to announce that his office will launch its fifth “Commonsense Connections” Week beginning Monday, May 20. Representatives from Senator Manchin’s office will make more than 95 stops across West Virginia – traveling to all 55 counties – to meet with constituents, hear their commonsense priorities and concerns,
and gather their feedback. “Bringing the government directly to our citizens and knowing their concerns and ideas have always been top priorities for me as a former governor and now as U.S. Senator,” Senator Manchin said. “West Virginians should have access to assistance and that is what ‘Commonsense Connections’ is all about – my staff travels to every corner of the state, to every
county, and meets with West Virginians to hear about their personal challenges and suggestions for Washington.” Senator Manchin launched his first-ever “Commonsense Connections” Week in February 2011, when representatives from his office traveled to all 55 counties in the state. This is the fifth time the staff has crisscrossed the state for “Commonsense Connections.”
Some of the stops include: Putnam Date: Tuesday, May 22 Time: 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Eleanor Public Library, 401 Roosevelt Blvd., Eleanor. Cabell Date: Tuesday, May 21 Time: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Guyandotte Public Library, 203 Richmond Street, Huntington.
Cabell Date: Wednesday, May 22 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Location: Milton Public Library, 1140 Smith Street, Milton. Kanawha Date: Tuesday, May 21 Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: Kanawha Valley Senior Services Annual Picnic, Shawnee Park, Route 25, Institute.
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A Car Show to Remember By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
HURRICANE - Thunder roared over Wal-Mart's parking lot Saturday, but it was not from the storm. The exhaust of restored muscle cars pounded the pavement. Chrome sparkled and paint reflected a scene of yesteryear during Wal-Mart's 3rd Annual Children's Miracle Network Hospital's Benefit Car Show. David Kesling, local Wal-Mart market manager stood in front of his black 1969 Mustang Coup. "Wal-Mart has designated this event to help Morgantown's goal to raise money for the hospital," he said. "It's heart-wrenching to hear some of their stories." Kesling built his pristine pony with help from his brother Robert. "It was a lot of work, but it feels good to see it here now," said Robert. The two spent more than one year, replacing everything from floorboards to quarter panels. The car's life was restored, which is the same goal Kesling hopes his crew can achieve for the local children's hospital. Near his classic ride, an immaculate 1968 Camaro SS stole atten-
Immaculate 'Stang - Local Wal-Mart Market Manager David Kesling stands by his brother Robert Kesling. The pristine 1969 Mustang they built sits behind them. Photo by Justin Waybright.
Screamin' SS - A beautiful 1968 Camaro has an intimidating stance during Wal-Mart's 3rd Annual Children's Miracle Network Hospital's Benefit Car Show. The classic sports car belongs to Jay and Peggy Armentrout of Culloden. Photo by Justin Waybright.
tion from many at the show. The mean, green, muscle-machine belonged to Culloden residents Peggy and Jay Armentrout of Culloden. "This is all original and we enjoy driving it," Peggy said. Jay agreed. "This is a 396-4-speed that we found out of Mason County," he
his staff for working together to better the lives of area children. The event touched his heart, because his children were born in the WVU Hospital. "This is a big deal to my family," he said. "This is awesome, and it's our group of associates - they do the work, I support it." Standing near Atkinson, Rita
said. The young man looked toward the banner with "Children's Miracle Network" printed on it. "This is all about the kids," he said, smiling. "Hopefully, they can be here, having fun and doing the same thing one day." Lloyd Atkinson, manager of Hurricane Wal-Mart is proud of
Lothes smiled as cars roared onto the lot. The Hurricane Wal-Mart Co-manager helped organize the first show in 2011. "This is a big deal to us, because we're helping to take a burden off someone and ease their stress we're making a difference," she said.