The Putnam Standard

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

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SPECIAL EDITION RIFLE HONORS MINERS COAL-MINER-RIFLE DESIGNER MAKES PUTNAM COUNTY APPEARANCE, PAGE 7

Benefit Trail Ride to be held May 19th Where: Camp Virgil Tate - between Sissonville & Cross Lanes, WV Cost: $10.00 per rider Gates Open 8:00 am; Trails Open 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Sponsored by Southern District 4-H Horse Camp.

Proceeds will go to benefit 4H Horse Camp scholarship fund and Camp Virgil Tate Barn Building Project.

Activities will include: Trail Rides Poker Run Trail Ride with Prizes Silent Auction Concession Stand Barn stalls will be available for lunch break.

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Farmers' Market Open Putnam Farmers' Market opens for the Season

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

HURRICANE – The Putnam Farmers' Market has opened for the 2012 season.

The Farmer's Market opened last Tuesday, May 1, at Hurricane City Park and will be open this season on Tuesdays and Saturdays through the month of October.

The Market hours this year are 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

Melissa Lewis, who along with her husband Larry, manages the Market for the 2012 season said that opening day was a good kickoff for the season and featured 10

Dozens of people dropped by Hurricane City Park on May 1 for opening day for the 2012 season of the Putnam Farmers' Market. Photo by Jack Bailey local vendors. More vendors will join the Farmers' Market as the

Project Wet – Water Festival

growing season progresses, she added.

Vendors in the Farmers' Market come from within a 50 mile radius of Winfield, Lewis added.

One local vendor who was in place for the Market's opening day was Killer Bee Honey of Hurricane.

Paul Carbonneau, owner of Killer Bee Honey, said that he was glad to see the Market re-open and anticipates another good season selling honey. He said that last year his bees produced 1,800 pounds of honey and that he was able to sell everything they produced.

In addition to the Farmers' Market, Carbonneau said that Killer SEE MARKET ON PAGE 3

WV Attorney General Files Suit McGraw files suit in Putnam County against 'Designer Drug' Maker

County Students learn about water at Project Wet

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

HURRICANE – Nearly 600 Putnam County fifth grade students attended the Project Wet – Water Festival Thursday and Friday at Valley Park in Hurri-

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

West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announces that he has filed a lawsuit in Putnam Circuit Court against a Georgia company that produces synthetic designer drugs. Photo by Jack Bailey Students from Hurricane Town Elementary School make bubbles during the Project Wet – Water Festival held Thursday and Friday in Valley Park. Photo by Jack Bailey cane.

This was the second year for the Project Wet - Water Festival which is hosted by the City of Hurricane and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.

Ben Newhouse, city manager for the city of Hurricane, said that the Project Wet - Water Festival is designed to be an outdoor classroom for the students SEE FESTIVAL ON PAGE 18

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

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

be found throughout West Virginia.

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

McGraw said that the action was filed in Putnam County because the SEE SUIT ON PAGE 3

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Page 2 –Tuesday,May 8,2012 Updates to Buffalo Heritage Days 2012 May 18th and 19th offers a weekend celebration of Putnam County’s oldest town.

Event includes: Military History Weekend with West Virginia National Guard offering a HUMVEE display.

Byrnes Battery Company D, an artillery unit from Morgan County, OH, will be on-hand.

James E. Marshall American Legion Post 187 out of Winfield will be participating as well.

You’re sure to want to stop by the Buffalo Academy Museum while in Buffalo. Academy reunion begins at 1 pm on Saturday.

The Historical Society will have 175th Anniversary of Buffalo t-shirts for sale.

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

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

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

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

For some tests and screenings there will be a charge.

In addition, there will be activities for children including face painting and finger painting.

Giveaways and raffles will also be held at the fair.

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

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

Community Calendar Kids Day Out / Fishing Derby When: June 2nd beginning at 8 a.m. with registration at 8:30 a.m. at large shelter Where: Valley Park Ponds in Hurricane.

More info: Call 304-562-0518 ext. 10 Free Event with prizes and activities!

Putnam County Bridge to Ridge Bike Tour When? May 18th - beginning at 8 a.m.

What? 62 and 36 mile ride.

Rides start at the Courthouse in Winfield, Rt. 817.

For more information, contact Chris Gress at 304-586-9017.

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

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

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

NOW is open to all women working for and with Putnam County Chamber member businesses interested in expanding their professional, personal and social relationships with other women.

Huge Yard Sale New and used items – something for everyone!

Where: BUFFALO CHURCH OF GOD When: Friday, May 18 & Saturday, May 19 Time: 8:00 A.M., Rain or Shine Hot Dogs will be sold on Saturday only.

Sponsored by the Women of the Church of God

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Vandalia Gathering The annual Vandalia Gathering will be held Memorial Day weekend at the Cultural Center/State Capitol grounds in Charleston.

A celebration of old-time music, arts and folk heritage named for the proposed 14th Colony.

Free and open to the public.

Call 304-558-0220 or visit www.wvculture.org/vandalia for more information.

Looking for Book Festival Exhibitors Exhibitors and vendors are being sought for the 12th annual West Virginia Book Festival Oct. 13 and 14 at the Charleston Civic Center. Vendor packets can be downloaded at www.wvbookfestival.org. Visit the website or call 304-343-4646, ext.

246, for more information.

Music lessons offered at Hurricane Studio Music lessons are now being offered at the Main Street Music Studio, 2731 Main Street, in Hurricane. Private lessons are offered for guitar, bass, drums, piano and mandolin.

Contact instructors directly for information: Loren Amsbary (guitar, bass, mandolin, drums), 304-208-7508; Bob Brown (guitar, bass, mandolin) 304-3802853; Roger Copen (drums), 304-389-4853; and Valerie Betterton (piano), 304-757-1592.

Swim Classes Available at Tri-County YMCA The Tri-County YMCA continues to conduct SwimAmerica School at the Toyota Aquatic Center.

SwimAmerica holds classes for children ages 5 and older Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Pre-School SwimAmerica classes for children ages 3 and 4 are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.

Cost is $55 for members and $75 for non-members. For more information regarding SwimAmerica or for information regarding infant and parent and adult swimming instruction, call the Tri-County YMCA at 304-757-0016 or visit the website at www.wildwaves.org.

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

For more info, call Mary 304937-4093, Missy 304-937-3373 or Glenville 304-586-2523.

Putnam County Schools Developmental Screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Teays Valley Road. We will screen children ages 2-1/2 to 4 years for speech/language, hearing, vision, motor skills, social skills, self-help and cognition Please call 586-0500 ext 1154, to schedule an appointment.

Hometown Lions Club Meetings The Hometown Lions Club meets at 6 p.m., every first and third Tuesday of the month at the Hometown Senior Center, 100 First Avenue, Hometown.

For more information call 304586-2745.

PHS Alumni Banquet The Poca High School Alumni Association is planning the 2012 Alumni Banquet for June 9 at the Hurricane Community Center, Hurricane, near the wave pool. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.

Reservations are required and payment is due at the time of the reservation. Call a board member to make reservations or mail them to P.O. Box 427, Poca, W.Va. 25159. The cost is $25 per person. All alumni and guests are welcome to attend.

For more information, call board members Dale Parkins, 304-755-5497; Bernadene Simpson, 304-727-8119 or Teresa Amos Cook, 304-7417959.

Infant Care Classes Once a month, FamilyCare offers a two-hour class to help new parents learn to care and feed their newborn babies.

Topics include diapering, swaddling, SIDS prevention, bathing, signs of illness, cord and circumcision care, breast-

State Farm® Providing Insurance and Financial Planning Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710

Tom Midkiff, Agent P.O. Box 661 Winfield, WV 25213 Bus 304-586-1000 tom@tommidkiff.com

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.®

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

17th Annual Sprin Arts & Crafts Show When: Saturday, May 12, 2012 Where: Nicholas County High School, Summersville, WV Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Admission: By donation There will be 100 booths filled with some of the best Arts and Crafts in the area!

Door prizes will be held hourly with the $100 Grand Prize drawing to be held at 2 p.m. – you must be present to win Grand Prize.

Covered Bridge Car Club Cruise-In The last Friday of the month from April through September come out to Perry-Morris Square in Milton when The Covered Bridge Car Club hosts a Cruise-In beginning at 5 p.m. and continuing until dusk. For more information, call Andrew at 304-743-5321 or 304-6540745 or email coveredbridgecarclub@msn.com.

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

St. Francis Bingo St. Francis Church at 525 Holley Street, St. Albans holds Bingo every Monday evening beginning with Early Birds at 5pm. Concessions are available. Please call (304) 7273033 for more information.

Riverfest – St. Albans Join in the fun, June 28th – July 1st, 2012 at St. Albans Roadside Park.

Mark your calendar NOW for the following upcoming events: Riverfest Pageant – May 19th Children’s Pageant – May 20th Golf Tournament – June 3rd Idol Preliminary Audition – June 23rd Headliners for this year include: Thursday, June 28th – Darryl Worley Friday, June 29th – The Reflections Saturday, June 30th – Lyndsey Highlander Sunday, July 1st – Rick K. and the Allnighters.

For more information, visit www.saintalbansriverfest.com or go to facebook.com/riverfestwv.

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Community News

Tuesday,May 8,2012 – Page 3

MARKET FROM PAGE 1

Bee Honey will soon be able to be found at Halfway Market and The Purple Onion at Capitol Market in Charleston.

Another local vendor set up on opening day at the Farmers' Market was Margie Whitt of Windy City Farm in Hurricane.

Whitt was offering a variety of plants for sale and said she, too, was happy to see the Farmers' Market open for the 2012 season.

Other opening day vendors included Payne's Produce, The Potager, Ittle Bitty Farms, Shady Oak Farms, Margo's Garden, Foster Farm and Mud River Pottery.

Last season, the Farmers' Market was open three days a week, but Lewis said that the move to two days a week this year was in response to customer feedback.

While the Farmers' Market is open for the season, Lewis said to watch for a few fun events that will allow customers to get to know the vendors who sell their products at the Market better.

She said that she is trying to organize a tour of vendor's farms to show interested folks exactly where the food they are buying is coming from.

She said that this season would also feature a cooking competition on July 24 using ingredients from the Farmers' Market. The cooking competition would be similar in

Paul Carbonneau of Hurricane shows off his Killer Bee Honey on opening day for the 2012 season of the Putnam Farmers' Market. Photo by Jack Bailey

nature to the “Chopped” show that can be seen on the food network, she said.

Lewis added that the organizers of the Farmers' Market are happy that the Market is once again at Hurricane City Park.

She credited Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards and other city officials for being easy to work with and big supporters of the Market.

“If every county in West Virginia would support their local farmers like this, then every county in West Virginia could have its own Farmer's Market,” Lewis said.

Since the market opened in

RIDE FROM PAGE 1 For additional Information contact Keith Asbury (304) 541-0460 or Clark Fitzwater (304) 546-6846.

All riders must comply with the following WVU 4-H Horse Safety policies: Coggins - A valid Coggins report is required upon entry. Test results are valid for 12 months.

Protective Headgear - All participants aged 21 and younger must wear A.S.T.M. protective headgear with harness and chin strap fastened in any mounted 4-H horse activity.

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abuse of synthetic drugs is a problem in the area, but added it could have been filed in nearly any county in West Virginia because the problem is so widespread.

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

The synthetic drugs are marketed under names such as K2 or Spice and are also presented under misleading labels as incense, bath salts or plant food, McGraw said.

The synthetic drugs imitate the effects of marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine or methamphetamine, McGraw said.

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

McGraw said Nutragenomics misleads consumers into thinking its products are legal in West Virginia when, in fact, they violate West Virginia Code. The conduct of Nutragenomics also constitutes unfair and deceptive acts in violation of several sections of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act, McGraw said.

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

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

McGraw said that the use of synthetic designer drugs has crept into schools and children are using the drugs at an alarming rate.

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

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

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

2009, hundreds of people have stopped by each month to shop, enjoy the entertainment and special activities, and to socialize. Despite fickle weather during the 2011 spring and summer growing seasons, sales at last year’s market improved over previous years.

The market won first place in West Virginia in the 2011 America’s Favorite Farmers Market Contest sponsored by America’s Farmland Trust.

Lewis said that vendor applications for the 2012 season are still being accepted. They may be found online at www.putnamfarm-

Margie Whitt of Windy City Farm in Hurricane was one of the vendors on hand on opening day of the 2012 season of the Putnam Farmers' Market last Tuesday, May 1. The Market will be open on Tuesdays and Saturdays at Hurricane City Park through October. Photo by Jack Bailey ersmarket.weebly.com.

In addition to the website, the Putnam Farmers' Market also has a Facebook page that you can like to receive regular updates.

For more information, contact the Market by phone at (304) 3008995 or by e-mail at Putnam_Farmers_Market @mail.com.

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Daniel R. Hatcher graduates Basic Training at Lackland

Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel R. Hatcher graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Hatcher is the son of Donald and Sigrid Hatcher of Belvue Drive, Hurricane.

He is a 2005 graduate of Hurricane High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in 2010 from West Virginia University, Morgantown.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Mac & Cheese (Betty Nichols) 4 cups cooked macaroni 2 cups shredded cheese ½ stick butter 3 eggs beaten 1 cup milk ½ cup sour cream Mix macaroni, cheese, butter Combine eggs, milk and sour cream and add to macaroni, place in greased casserole.

Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly, add cheese to top and bake 5 more minutes.

May Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL Sierra Adkins Drew Stanley Jessica Hoffman Rachel Hoffman Geraldine Cooper Marshall Cremeans Betty Cross Reeda Collias – May 16 Ola Mae Dailey Edna Drangmeister Barbara Fisher Frank Gabritsch Henson Harless

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

If you - or someone you know - will be celebratrating a birthday in the coming months...

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

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Six Putnam students win Golden Horseshoe Award

CHARLESTON – Six Putnam County students were among the more than 200 eighth grade students from across West Virginia on Thursday that received the prestigious Golden Horseshoe award for outstanding knowledge of West Virginia history and culture.

State Superintendent Jorea Marple inducted the students from all 55 counties as Knights of the Golden Horseshoe Society during a pinning ceremony at the Cultural Center. The award is considered one of the greatest honors bestowed upon students in West Virginia.

The students from Putnam County who received the Golden Horseshoe award are John Carnell, Morgan Hambel, Caroline Leadmon, Sarah Lipinski, Nicholas Reeder and Brett Watts.

“The Golden Horseshoe hon-

ors and rewards students for their appreciation and understanding of West Virginia and her people,” Marple said.

“The Golden Horseshoe is coveted by many in the state, but received by very few. Those who receive it are among a select group,” Marple said. “It is an honor that these students can be proud of for years to come.”

The Golden Horseshoe test has been administered in West Virginia each year since 1931 and is the longest running program of its kind in the United States. The top-scoring students in each county receive the prestigious award. Each county has at least two winners. The exam tests student knowledge on West Virginia citizenship, civics and government, economics, geography, history and current events.

Past recipients have included authors and state Supreme Court

justices, a state attorney general and a Board of Education president.

The Golden Horseshoe originated in the early 1700s in Virginia when then-Gov. Alexander Spotswood saw the need for exploration of the land west of the Allegheny Mountains, most of which is now West Virginia.

Spotswood organized a party of about 50 men to explore the frontier. At the end of the exploration, he presented each member of the party with a golden horseshoe. Translated from Latin, the inscription on each horseshoe read, “Thus it was decided to cross the mountains.”

On the other side was written, “Order of the Golden Horseshoe.”

Because of this, the recipients became known as ‘The Knights of the Golden Horseshoe.’

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

On Tuesday, the federal agencies announced the results of the Drug Take Back event, which was held at multiple locations throughout the state of West Virginia. Statewide, a total of 4,795 pounds of unwanted,

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unused and expired prescription drugs were collected that day.

In Putnam County, 200 pounds of drugs were turned in to the Hurricane Police Department. The Buffalo Police Department collected just over 13 pounds of drugs, while the Eleanor Police Department collected just over 24 pounds of drugs.

The Poca Police Department collected 19 pounds of drugs, while the West Virginia State Police Detachment in Winfield collected just over 56 pounds of drugs. In all, 313.5 pounds of prescription drugs were collected in Putnam County.

“West Virginians understand how devastating prescription drug abuse is for our families and they have responded yet again in the most effective way citizens can: by ridding their medicine cabinets of unneeded and potentially dangerous narcotics,” said U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin.

The April 28 Drug Take Back designated more than 100 sites

throughout West Virginia, providing citizens with various locations to drop off expired, unused and unwanted medications.

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

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

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

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Community News

Tuesday,May 8,2012 – Page 5

Walking For Veterans Nevada man walks to Washington D.C. to Raise Awareness of Veterans' Issues

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

MILTON – For Dan Lyons everyday for the past four months has been a new adventure.

Since leaving his home in Reno, Nev., on Jan. 4, the 60-yearold Vietnam veteran has been walking steadily across the country to raise awareness of veterans' issues.

Last week, he spent Monday night at the Huntington/Fox Fire KOA campground in Milton.

Tuesday he walked to Hurricane and Wednesday he was walking on to Charleston.

He is due to be in Washington D.C. by June 7 when he has meetings scheduled with U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, among others.

“I do a lot of volunteer work,” Lyons said. “And I kept seeing veterans at the homeless shelters. It is estimated that 30 to 40 percent of men who are in homeless shelters are veterans. I just can't understand how the government can let veterans sleep outside. For America to be as great as it is, that just isn't right.”

So Lyons started calling his congressmen to press for more attention to be paid to veteran's issues. He wasn't satisfied with the responses of getting passed around from staff person to staff person, so he decided to take action.

“I tried calling my representatives and it wasn't getting me anywhere,” Lyons said. “Finally, I said, if I walk to Washington D.C. will you give me an appointment and talk about these issues.”

So that's what Lyons is doing.

When he reached West Virginia last week he already had 2,400 miles behind him and an estimated 400 miles to go to reach his destination.

“It's going to be six months and 2,800 miles to get these appointments,” Lyons said. “But veterans are hurting and if this can help get the message out that veterans are a valuable resource that need to be treated better then it will be worth it.”

Lyons said before he left on his journey his friends tried to warn him of problems he could encounter on the road including the possibility of being harassed, beaten up, robbed or worse.

For the most part, however, Lyons said that everywhere he has been, the people have been very nice and supportive of his cause.

“This is nothing like driving 60 miles an hour in a car across America,” Lyons said. “Walking, you can really feel the pulse of America. It has been interesting, and I have met so many nice peo-

Dan Lyons left his home in Reno, Nev., on Jan. 4 on a walk across the country to Washington D.C. to promote awareness of veterans' issues. Last week, he was making his way through West Virginia stopping in Milton on Tuesday and Hurricane on Wednesday before heading onto Charleston. Photo by Jack Bailey ple. Before I left I heard so many negative things, but you can't let fear paralyze you.”

So far the biggest threats to his walk have come from Mother Nature, Lyons said, recounting 70 mile per hour winds in Texas, and hail and the threat of tornadoes on the Great Plains.

In West Virginia, though, Lyons said that he anticipates the hardest stretch of his journey with the state's signature mountains.

“This will probably be the hardest state,” Lyons said. “But I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Veterans are hurting and that keeps me going.”

Along the way, Lyons said that he has met a lot of veterans who have been very supportive of his cause.

He wears a t-shirt from an American Legion Post in Olive

Hill, Ky., and carries countless stories from veterans who have had troubles finding work, or troubles getting timely treatment at VA hospitals.

“It's been an amazing experience, it really has,” Lyons said.

Typically, Lyons said that he likes to start walking early in the day and keep up a pace of three to four miles an hour, depending on the terrain and weather. He said that he tries to wrap up each day's walk in the afternoon.

When he can, he sleeps in hotels or motels, other times he sleeps in a tent that he carries on his back.

He said that the experience of walking from town to town and sleeping in a tent has reinforced his appreciation of the struggles that homeless veterans face on a daily basis.

(From left) Brent Andrews of the Huntington/Fox Fire KOA campground talks with Dan Lyons last Tuesday as Lyons prepares to resume his walk to Washington D.C. to promote veterans' issues. Lyons spent Monday night at the campground on his walk across the country. Photo by Jack Bailey Lyons was in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969-1973 and was in Vietnam in 1969. He said that in addition to meeting with members of Congress, while he is in Washington D.C. he intends to visit the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial and find the names of friends who did not come home from the war.

“I had too many good buddies I lost in Vietnam,” he said. “I want to go to the Wall while I am there.”

After his meetings with members of Congress are concluded,

Lyons said that he intends to take a train back home to Reno.

He said that on his way home he may make a few stops to reconnect with friends he has met on his journey.

“There have been a lot of hugs,” he said of his journey so far. “So far there hasn't been anything negative happen, but you can't worry about that kind of stuff anyway. Fear paralyzes people. If I see something that needs changed, I try to do it.”

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Outdoor News

The Putnam Standard

Protecting our turkeys from the poachers

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

Turning in a turkey poacher could net you a $200 cash reward.

The cash rewards are part of a partnership between the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Division of Natural Resources.

Basically, it works like this: somebody turns in a suspected poacher, the DNR gathers evidence, makes an ar-

rest. If the prosecution is successful, the NWTF pays the cash reward.

The reward is $200 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people who illegally kill or possess a wild turkey and $100 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone who uses bait to “hunt” turkey or for anyone who willfully destroys a wild turkey's nest or eggs. I cannot imagine what kind of low-life would destroy a hen's nest or eggs on purpose, but somebody must be doing it, otherwise there wouldn't be an award for turning them in.

The press release I received said “the public is urged to contact their local natural resources police officer or their local DNR district office,” but I don't know why you couldn't call the West Virginia poaching hotline (800) NET-GAME. I applaud the Wild Turkey Federation for all they do. The group was founded in 1973 – one of the founding members was West Virginia's own Wayne Bailey, who was a pioneering giant in wild-turkey management. It

has chapters in every state and in Canada. There are surely many members who read this column. This is one of the many, many wonderful things the federation does to help the wild turkey.

This is a wonderful anti-poaching program and the federation is also extensively involved in educational efforts. J.A.K.E.S Day in Wood County is one such event, where children are educated about the outdoors, including turkey conservation. This is precisely how we should be addressing poaching issues, socially (or maybe hiring more conservation officers, you'd be amazed to see what vast areas each officer is solely responsible for) and not by denying law-abiding citizens their Constitutional right to bear firearms in the 80 percent of the state that is forested. By law, you are only allowed to have a firearm in the woods during an open hunting season.

For instance, if you would like to carry a revolver in an outside holster where it can be clearly seen - for protection during a remote wilderness

camping trip, too bad. As they would say in Communist East Germany, “das ist verboten!”

This obvious exercise of one's God-given, Second Amendment rights is illegal in the People's Republic of West Virginia. It totally confounds me why we gun owners moan endlessly about all these denials of Second-Amendment rights in far-off places like California or Washington D.C., yet are totally silent about the denial of our own Constitutional rights.

You can carry such a firearm, if you have a concealed-carry permit. I contend that it is a denial of our Constitutional rights to prohibit open carry – I'd probably quit complaining so much if we were just allowed to carry a revolver or pistol in the woods. Contact your state legislator. Ask them to get the law changed. There has to be a better way to do this. Denying these rights is like combating littering by outlawing driving.

If you don't think education can invoke social change, look at what hap-

pened with littering. I remember back in the early 1980s, many, many people littered. Otherwise honest, lawabiding citizens didn't think anything of littering and our roadsides were blanketed with litter. An intense antilitter campaign that started (I think) in the late 1980s changed that and you don't see one percent of the litter you did 30 years ago.

If you are participating in the spring-gobbler season – even if for only one day and even if you see nothing, you should participate in the state's Spring Gobbler Survey. The surveys are conducted each year to determine hunting success (or lack of it), gobbling activity as well as opinions and observations on a variety of subjects. Your participation gives biologists an important tool to manage your wild turkey resource.

For more information, contact Tammie Thompson at (304) 637-0245 or via e-mail at tammie.e.thompson@wv.gov.

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

Partnership expanding to Fishing Report improve native trout streams

By David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

You can almost hear the native brook trout clapping their fins.

On May 4, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced they are expanding the public-private partnership between the two to increase the state's trout population and extend its range. The announcement was made at the South Fork of the Cherry River, where the Plum Creek timber company owns tens of thousands of acres of land in the watershed.

With the expansion, the partnership's efforts will work to enhance the quality of nearly 52 miles of streams on Plum Creek land and add two new liming stations– as well as improving water quality downstream in the South Fork of the Cherry River watershed. The South Fork begins in Pocahantas County and flows through Greenbrier and Nicholas counties.

“We are very excited to continue and expand the part-

nership between Plum Creek and the West Virginia DNR,” said Steve Yeager, senior resource manager for Plum Creek's operations in the sate.

“Our teamwork has produced remarkably successful results and we hope to breed even more success in the future.”

While the mountain streams appear pristine – and in many ways they are – brook trout are very sensitive to the water's pH. The rise in the acidity of streams thanks to acid rain has hampered brook trout populations – or wiped them out – in many of these small mountain streams. Lower pH levels (higher acidity) can result in few fish eggs hatching as well as reducing insect life upon which fish feed.

Plum Creek and the DNR have been working together since 1999 to improve water quality on the streams in Plum Creek's timber-land holdings.

Not all the affected water are small, native trout streams.

Some of the waters that benefit are those stocked with rainbow or brown trout.

According to the DNR, the

liming efforst have resulted in a three-fold increase in fish biomass in the affected streams.

Plum Creek adds limestone sand to the watershed over a period of several months to reduce the acidity of the streams.

The DNR conducts regular fish surveys on the streams to measure progress, as well as providing additional limestone sand and managing the fisheries.

“As we head into the height of fishing season and with liming just under way for this year, the expansion of the program comes at the right time,” said DNR Director Frank Jezioro. “The long-term efforts of Plum Creek have made a huge positive difference in the surrounding aquatic habitats, and we are glad to help the effort expand.”

Plum Creek, a timber corporation based in the Pacific Northwest, owns more than 110,000 acres of timber land in West Virginia.

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

Beech Fork : level is slowly rising to summer pool. Crappie fishing has been picking up, anglers are catching nice fish around woody structures. Bass are staging in the prespawning areas. Channel catfish are biting on chicken livers and cut bait.

Hybrid striped bass and white bass are hitting white lures. For more information, call (304) 525-4831 for more information.

East Lynn : Water level is at summer pool. Bass are holding near logs, stumps and fish attracting brush piles and Musky will be found near bush piles and fallen trees. Channel catfish and flatheads are abundant in the lake and can be caught with a variety of baits. Crappie fishing is picking up, try around woody structure. A few walleye have been caught in the lake and tailwater. For more information (304) 849-9861.

R.D. Bailey : The lake holds some of the largest spotted bass in West Virginia. They can be found along drop-offs and points extending into the lake at this time of the year. Try plastic jigs, live shad, or crayfish. Best baits for hybrid striped bass are rattletraps, spoons, or white/chartreuse jigs. They are also biting on chicken liver. For more information, call (304) 664-9587.

Stephens Lake : The water is

very clear. Fish quietly, carefully, use light line and cast far to improve your chances. Bass anglers are having luck with soft plastics and small crankbaits.

The lake is stocked with channel-catfish fingerlings. Many find success using the ‘dipping sponge’ method, fishing it either beneath a bobber or on the bottom using a basic three way river rig. Another trick is to catch small baitfish using a piece of a worm, etc., then cut them up and use them as fresh bait. Many times this will out-fish other bait types due to its freshness. If you use a game fish (bluegill, bass) as bait, you must include it in your daily creel limit.

Ohio and Lower Kanawha Rivers : now is the time to fish the tailwaters for some excellent sauger, walleye, white bass and hybrid striped bass fishing. Jigs with minnows are providing some excellent catches; if artificial baits are your preference white and chartreuse are good colors to try. Crank baits imitating emerald shiners and shad should work great at this time of low flow. Blue, flathead and channel catfish fishing will start picking up as the water continues to warm, try fishing in a heated power plant discharge for some early catfish action.

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SPECIAL EDITION RIFLE HONORS MINERS Coal-Miner-Rifle designer makes Putnam County Appearance

By David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

Have gun.Will travel.

Boyd Hodge, a Frazier's Bottom native living in Point Pleasant, made a special appearance Saturday at Dunlap's Gun and Pawn in Hurricane on April 28 with his personally-designed Coal Miner rifle, made by Henry Repeating Arms.

Dunlap's shipment of more than 60 rifles sold out not long after the store opened, said Mark Dunlap, shop owner. Within the first two hours, more than 200 people had been in the store.

“We sold over 60 guns and started taking orders for more.

There's been a tremendous response to this rifle,” Dunlap said.

Hodge, who does not benefit financially from the sales, said he and his wife Linda enjoyed speaking with miners and their families.

“One person came in who had lost five family members working in the Upper Big Branch mine and lost three of them in that tragedy there.

It was a tearful event to hear their story. It was heart-wrenching, that's all I can say,” he said.

Some traveled for several hours for a chance to meet Hodge and purchase one of the rifles and get one of a very limited number of certificates of authenticity Hodge signed at the event. After the event, Hodge said, no more certificates

On April 28, at Dunlap's Gun and Pawn in Hurricane, Boyd Hodge signs a box containing one of the special-edition coalminer commemorative rifles he designed. Photo by David Payne Sr. would be available.

Steve Popp traveled all the way from northern Ohio, to purchase one of the rifles. He had Hodge autograph the box.

“My dad was a coal miner,” Popp said. “He worked in the mines. It's

great that this rifle honors coal miners.”

While the rifles are in perfect working order, the vast majority will never be fired. Popp, like the vast majority of purchasers, will be storing his rifle in a safe place.

Trout Stocking Report The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources stocked the following water with rainbow trout last week: Anthony Creek, Bear Rocks Lake, Big Clear Creek, Blackwater River, Buffalo Fork Lake, Bullskin Run, Burnsville Tailwaters, Cacapon Park Lake, Conaway Run Lake, Cranberry River, Dillons Run, Dog Run Lake, Dry Fork (Randolph, Tucker), East Fork Greenbrier River, Edwards Run, Elk River, Evitts Run, Fort Ashby Reservoir, French Creek Pond, Gandy Creek, Glady Fork, Greenbrier River, Horseshoe Run Lake, Kimsey Run Lake, Knapps Creek, Laurel Creek of New River, Laurel Fork (Randolph), Laurel Fork

of Holly River, Left Fork of Holly River, Little Clear Creek, Little River East Fork Greenbrier River, Little River West Fork Greenbrier River, Middle Creek, Mill Creek of New River, Mill Creek of Opequon Creek, Mill Creek of South Branch, Mill Creek Reservoir, New Creek, North Fork Fishing Derby, North Fork of Lunice, North Fork of Patterson Creek, North Fork of South Branch, North River, Lost River, Opequon Creek, Red Creek, Rockcliff Lake, Rocky Marsh Run, Seneca Lake Shavers Fork (Bemis), Shavers Fork (lower section rail stocking Bowden to Bemis), Shavers Fork (lower

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“I ain't going to hunt with it, not going to shoot it. It's going in the safe and it's going to stay in the family. Someday, it will be my son's,” he said.

The rifle is a .22-caliber specialedition Henry Golden Boy with a

20-inch octagon barrel. Hodge, a former coal miner, designed the artwork. The right side of the rifle features a coal miner and the inscription “faces of Coal, Hearts of Gold.The left side has a portrait engraving of a young Hodge underground, with the words “Coal Miners United.” A coal-miner's prayer is engraved into the stock.

Hodge said he was inspired to design the rifle because he felt coal miners needed recognition for their work to power America.

“Coal miners never get any recognition, except for bad publicity or when a tragedy happens. I thought it would be nice for somebody to just recognize a coal miner for what he is and what he does,” Hodge said.

Hodge said there are no more certificates of authenticity available.

“There are no more certificates, but I am happy to sign boxes and guns,” he said.

Dunlap said there has been a tremendous amount of national demand for the limited-edition rifle.

“The response has been fantastic. We're really thankful for Boyd designing this special rifle and Henry for doing this tribute and getting us an allotment of guns for the event.We're also thankful for all the coal miners who go out to work every day and do what they do,” Dunlap said.

WalMart to host Car Show Fundraiser Hurricane WalMart will host a car show to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals/WVU Children's Hospital, from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 12.

The event will be held in the parking lot of the Hurricane WalMart. Cost of entry is $10 per car entered. There will be various awards and door prizes given.

For any additional information, contact Rita Lothes or Steve Fletcher at the Hurricane WalMart at 304-562-0475.

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Putnam County Schools Menu – May 2012

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Celebrating May 13-19 as Nursing Home Week in WV

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS – CHILD NUTRITION BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU Tuesday, May 8: NO SCHOOL Election Day

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

Thursday, May 10: Pizza Bagel LUNCH: OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN, Baked Potato, Green Beans/Applesauce.

Wheat Roll/Milk

Friday, May 11: Potato Rounds/Toast LUNCH: DELI SUB SANDWICH, Lettuce/Tomato, Steamed Carrots, Watermelon Wedge/Milk Monday, May 14: Scrambled Eggs, Sausage/Toast LUNCH: GRILLED CHICKEN ON A BUN, Lettuce/Tomato, Roasted Potato Wedges, Apple Crisp/Milk

Tuesday, May 15: Banana Muffin, Yogurt w/Granola LUNCH: SPAGHETTI W/MEAT

SAUCE, Caesar Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Wheat Roll, Milk Wednesday, May 16: Chicken & Biscuit LUNCH: MINI CORNDOGS, PINTO BEAN SOUP, Mashed Potatoes, Orange Wedges, Oatmeal Cookie/Milk

Thursday, May 17: French Toast Sticks LUNCH: PEPPERONI ROLL, Steamed Corn, Mixed Fruit, Frozen Fruit Shape Up, Milk

Friday, May 18: Breakfast Pizza LUNCH: BEEF NACHOS, Lettuce/Tomato/Cheese, Pineapple Chunks, Rice Krispy Bar, Milk Monday, Choice

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Wednesday, May 23: Schools Choice

Thursday, May 24: Schools Choice

Friday, May 25: Schools Choice

Monday, May 28: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Holiday Tuesday, May 29: Last Day of School For Students - Schools Choice Menu Wednesday, May 30: IS DAY For Staff

Thursday, May 31: CE DAY For Staff

Friday, June 1: PREP DAY For Staff GET A NUTRITIOUS START TO THE DAY WITH SCHOOL BREAKFAST! DAILY BREAKFAST CHOICES - ASSORTED CEREAL/JUICE/ FRESH FRUIT/YOGURT/WW TOAST/MILK DAILY LUNCH CHOICES – ASSORTED FRESH FRUITS/VEGETABLES ON THE SALAD BAR MENU ITEMS ARE ALWAYS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. “THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER”.

Employees and residents of the West Virginia Health Care Association, Dunbar Care and Rehabilitation Center in Dunbar, Rose Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Milton, Montgomery General Elderly Care Center in Montgomery and Lincoln Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hamlin join Gov. Tomblin as he proclaims May 13-19 as Nursing Home Week in West Virginia. Photo Courtesy of Gov. Tomblin’s Office

5K Race to benefit Medical Mission Trip to Honduras HUNTINGTON - Mission “M” Possible, a 5K race, is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, May 12, with proceeds to benefit a medical mission trip to Honduras.

The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is teaming with Global Medical Brigades to send a group of physicians, nurses and medical students to Honduras in June. All proceeds from the race will go toward funding the trip and medications for patients in Honduras.

The race will begin at the center of Ritter Park, continue on North Boulevard to the Memorial Arch (7th Street West), then come back along the Ritter Park trail and finish in the center of the park. Preregistration for the event is available at www.tristat eracer.com.

Race day registration is also available.

The medical mission trip to Honduras has become an annual event for Marshall School of Medicine students thanks to the generosity of Ken and Sharon Ambrose who have financially supported the project in honor of their late son Dr. Paul Ambrose, a 1995 graduate of MUSOM. Dr. Ambrose was killed in the Sept.

11, 2001 attacks in the United States.

For more information about the race contact Jacob Kilgore by phone at 304-634-2448 or Brent Kidd by phone at 304-544-4585.

Kilgore and Kidd are third-year medical students serving as coordinators for this year’s trip.

Donations for the trip may also be directed to Linda Holmes, Director of Development and Alumni Affairs, who can be reached by phone at 304-691-1711.

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Must-Haves For Mom (NAPS)—Take the stress out of shopping for Mother’s Day with a classic gift you know she’ll love— a new book. Make it your own with these clever presentation ideas: • “Gardening Shortcuts” is a rescue remedy with the advice needed to create a great garden and still have time to sit on the patio with a glass of wine. It will equip readers with practical gardening know-how while they find ways to create a showcase border or a patio of perfect pots. Gift giver tip: Wrap it up with a small rose bush.

• “Max Your Memory” is the first visually led, memory-improving program fully illustrated with infographics. Accessible and nonacademic, the book has exercises, strategies, tips and tech-

niques to sharpen memory skills.

Gift giver tip: Wrap it up with a set of colored pencils.

• “Step-by-Step Cakes” and “Step-by-Step Bread” are excellent for home bakers. They take publisher DK’s signature photographic approach one step further, presenting all 120 recipes in stepby-step sequences, with every single stage demonstrated and photographed in full color. Gift giver tip: Wrap it up with a new set of bakeware.

• “The Complete Classical Music Guide” is a guide to every aspect of Western classical music, from chanting monks to the bold exponents of minimalism. Gift giver tip: Wrap it up with sheet music.

• “Fruit and Vegetable Gardening” offers the basics of kitchen gardening—planning, soil preparation, organic manures—and authoritative advice on growing a total of 150 individual crops. Gift giver tip: Wrap it up with shiny new gardening tools and heirloom seeds.

• “Step-by-Step Home Design and Decorating.” When it comes to restyling, redecorating and sprucing up a home, this book has everything do-it-yourselfers need to know to give a home a complete makeover. Gift giver tip: Wrap it up with a gift card to the hardware store.

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Mother's Day Ideas For The Budget-Conscious (StatePoint) If you’re watching your pocketbook these days, as many people are, you may be searching for affordable ways to celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day, May 13.

The good news is thoughtfulness doesn’t need to cost a fortune.

You can show you really care by taking the time to personalize your Mother’s Day activities and gifts.

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many special home-cooked meals by Mom. Now it’s time to reciprocate. Instead of taking mom out on Mother ’s Day, where many restaurants jack up their prices by offering a prixfixe menu, prepare a special meal yourself. Remember, the day is about your mom, so plan the menu around all her favorite dishes. Offer to cook for her at her house so she doesn’t need to lift a finger.

Gifts Don’t just opt for a trite box of chocolates or generic gift you find in the first store you visit.

These days, you can find personalized gifts that truly match Mom’s unique personality.

“You can surprise and delight someone most with a personalized gift, since there is nothing more unique,” says Mariam Naficy, CEO of Minted.com, an online stationery store.

Personalized stationery sets make great affordable gifts for mom. Remember, the stationery a woman uses speaks volumes about her. Find something just right by browsing the selection of colors and styles on an online stationery store. For example, Minted.com carries a wide selection of unique customizable designs.

You might also consider giving the gift of self-expression with a personalized journal.

Make the journal truly hers before she ever sets pen to paper by including meaningful photos and inscriptions on its cover and interior.

Flowers For a traditional flair, think flowers this Mother ’s Day. But rather than coughing up a pretty penny buying a standard issue store-bought arrangement, take your mother on a nature walk to pick wildflowers. Not only will you get to spend a great spring day together outside, you can create a unique bouquet at home using flowers she picked herself.

When showing Mom you care this Mother’s Day, don’t let your budget hold you back. Thoughtfulness and thriftiness can go hand in hand to make the day extra special.

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Show Mom How Much You Love Her With A Fun Night At Home (NAPS)—There are lots of gifts you can get the mom in your life for Mother’s Day, but spending time with her is likely the gift she’ll love the most. Hosting a movie night for your mother or wife can be a great way to have a fun, relaxing evening—and you won’t need to make reservations.

A bottle of perfume will eventually get used up but you and your loved one can treasure the memory of time spent together for years to come.

How to Plan a Mother’s Day Movie Night Take time to catch up with Mom: Use movie night as an opportunity to spend some quality time with the mom in your house. Before the movie starts, ask about her favorite films of all time and her favorite actors and actresses. Share your own list of must-see movies and talk about your celebrity crushes. Most importantly, remember to tell her how much she means to you. And get ready for a fun flick.

Prepare movie-watching snacks: Pick out some fun food to enjoy while you kick back on the couch. Order in from a favorite restaurant or prepare her favorite meal. Pop some popcorn and select classic movie theater candy to enjoy while you watch.

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Directed by romantic comedy phenomenon Garry Marshall (“Valentine’s Day,” “Pretty Women”), “New Year’s Eve” explores love in many of its forms, between mother and daugh-

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“New Year’s Eve” celebrates love, hope, forgiveness and second chances, with intertwining stories told amidst the pulse and promise of New York City on that most dazzling night of the year. With an all-star cast including Hilary Swank, Katherine Heigl, Sarah Jessica Parker and Josh Duhamel, it’s a movie the mom in your life may want to watch again and again.

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West Virginia woman inspired national holiday Compiled by the West Virginia State Archives CHARLESTON — Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis' work with women's organizations inspired the creation of Mother's Day as a national holiday.

She was born in Culpeper, Virginia, on September 30, 1832, the daughter of the Rev. Josiah W. and Nancy Kemper Reeves.

The family moved to Barbour County in present-day West Virginia when the Rev. Reeves was transferred to a Methodist church in Philippi.

In 1850, Ann married Granville E. Jarvis, the son of a Philippi Baptist minister.

Two years later, Granville and

Ann Jarvis moved to nearby Webster in Taylor County.

Jarvis organized a series of Mothers' Day Work Clubs in Webster, Grafton, Fetterman, Pruntytown, and Philippi, to improve health and sanitary conditions.

Among other services, the clubs raised money for medicine, hired women to work for families in which the mothers suffered from tuberculosis, and inspected bottled milk and food.

In 1860, local doctors supported the formation of clubs in other towns.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad made Taylor County a strategic site during the Civil

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War. Ann Jarvis urged the Mothers' Day Work Clubs to declare their neutrality and provide relief to both Union and Confederate soldiers.

The clubs treated the wounded and regularly fed and clothed soldiers stationed in the area.

Jarvis also managed to preserve an element of peace in a community being torn apart by political differences. During the war, she worked tirelessly despite the personal tragedy of losing four of her children to disease. In all, eight of her twelve children died before reaching adulthood.

Near the end of the war, the Jarvis family moved to the larger town of Grafton.

Tensions increased as both Union and Confederate soldiers returned at war's end.

In the summer of 1865, Ann Jarvis organized a Mothers' Friendship Day at the courthouse in Pruntytown to bring together soldiers and neighbors of all political beliefs.

The event was a great success despite the fear of many that it would erupt in violence.

Mothers' Friendship Day was an annual event for several years.

Ann Jarvis' life revolved around the church. Under Granville's leadership, the Andrews Methodist Church was built in Grafton and dedicated in 1873. Anna taught Sunday School at the church for the next 25 years.

After Granville's death in 1902, Anna moved to Philadelphia to live with her son Claude and daughters Anna and Lillian.

Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis died in Bala- Cynwyd, west of Philadelphia, on May 9, 1905.

Her daughter Anna led a small tribute to her mother at Andrews Methodist Church on May 12, 1907, and dedicated her life to establishing a nationally recognized Mother's Day. The first official Mother's Day ceremonies were held at Andrews Methodist in Grafton and the Wanamaker Store Auditorium in Philadelphia on May 10, 1908.

Six years later, President Woodrow Wilson signed a Congressional Resolution setting aside Mother's Day as a national holiday to be celebrated on the second Sunday in May. In 1952, the General Conference of the Methodist Church officially designated Andrews Methodist Church as a National Methodist Shrine.

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Broadway in Charleston Season Announced Season tickets on sale now CHARLESTON – See six outstanding productions in the excitement-packed 2012-2013 Broadway in Charleston series, presented by the Clay Center and Jam Theatricals.

Enjoy favorites like “Blue Man Group” and “Fiddler on the Roof,” and experience new shows like “Cirque Dreams Holidaze,” “Shrek the Musical,” “RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles” and “Rock of Ages.”

The times and dates for the shows are as follows: “Blue Man Group” – Sub•

scriber performance Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m., General public performance Thursday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m.

• “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” – Sunday, Dec. 9, 7:00 p.m.

• “Shrek the Musical” – Thursday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.

“Fiddler on the Roof” – • Thursday, April 4, 7:30 p.m.

• “RAIN: A Tribute To The Beatles” – Tuesday, April 23, 7:30 p.m.

• “Rock of Ages” – Tuesday, May 7, 7:30 p.m.

Season tickets are on sale now.

Subscriptions for the six-show series range from $215 to $345.

Subscriptions for a five-show package including every show except “Rock of Ages” range from $180 to $290. A four-show package including every show except “Rock of Ages” and “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” is available for prices ranging from $145 to $235.

Subscribers enjoy exclusive benefits including a guarantee of the same great seats to each season show and

the option to renew those seats from year to year. In addition, subscribers receive special ticket offers and the chance to purchase tickets to added shows before the general public. Tickets are received via mail prior to the performance to avoid box office lines, and lost ticket insurance is included at no additional charge for subscribers.

Ticket Information: Season ticket packages are on sale now. Current season ticket holders have until Friday, May 25 to renew and receive seating priority.

Single tickets for all Broadway in Charleston series shows will go on sale Friday, August 17 at 10 a.m.

In person: Box office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

By phone: Call 304-561-3570 during regular box office hours.

Online: Visit www.theclaycenter.org to submit an online order form.

Nomination deadline approaches for Miners’ Celebration ‘Because ofYou’ awards October event to salute those who contribute to state’s mining ecosystem HUNTINGTON – The nomination deadline is fast approaching for awards to honor those who contribute to the state’s coal mining enterprise.

“Because of You” awards in more than a dozen categories will be presented as part of the 2012 Miners’ Celebration to be held Oct. 4-5 at Tamarack in Beckley.

According to conference organizers, representatives of the state’s mining industry will gather at the event to recognize miners, engineers, safety and environmental professionals, community leaders, manufacturers,

suppliers and educators for their contributions to the mining industry in West Virginia. Nominations for the awards are being accepted through June 1.

“West Virginia’s mining industry depends upon thousands of individuals in many different roles,” said Dr. Tony Szwilski, chairman of the conference planning committee and director of Marshall University’s Center for Environmental, Geotechnical and Applied Sciences. “Every one of these people—whether they are miners, safety engineers, envi-

ronmental professionals, equipment suppliers, community leaders or teachers—contributes to each ton of coal produced.

“It is because of them the mining industry is successful. This event is intended to honor and recognize the contributions of everyone involved in what we call our state’s mining ‘ecosystem.’”

Szwilski said the program will kick off with registration and a reception at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4. At the reception, the Coal Heritage Highway Authority/National Coal

Heritage Area will present several awards including the Nick Joe Rahall Award for Outstanding Achievements in Coal Heritage Preservation, the Coal Heritage Award for Excellence in the Arts, the Coal Heritage Marketing Award and the Coal Heritage Research and Documentation Award.

On Friday, Oct. 5, the program will continue with the “Because of You” awards and a full day of presentations focusing on all aspects of the mining industry.

The Miners’ Celebration is a coop-

erative project of the Center for Environmental, Geotechnical and Applied Sciences at Marshall University; the National Coal Heritage Area; United Mine Workers of America; the West Virginia Coal Association; and the West Virginia Division of Energy, Office of Coalfield Community Development.

The cost of the conference is $100.

Registration is open through Sept. 21.

To nominate someone for the “Because of You” awards or to register for the conference, visit www.marshall.edu/cegas.

Little Lecture to Tell of Robert E. Beard Mortuary Lee’s Struggles inWestVirginia sponsoring 2nd Annual CHARLESTON - Civil War historian and author Hunter Lesser will give the May 20 Little Lecture for the West Virginia Humanities Council.

Lesser’s talk “Robert E. Lee in West Virginia” will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Humanities Council headquarters in the historic MacFarland-Hubbard House located at 1310 Kanawha Boulevard, East, in Charleston. The lecture is part of the Humanities Council’s ongoing programs observing the Civil War Sesquicentennial.

Western Virginia was the setting for the first campaign of America’s Civil War and a proving ground for some whose names became synonymous with that conflict. General George B. McClellan, for example, became the first superstar for the Union because

of his success in what became West Virginia. General Robert E. Lee led Confederate troops to the mountains of West Virginia in his first command of the Civil War. Lesser says that Lee’s experience with mountain warfare was a failure and defeats here led to him being known in the South as “Granny” Lee. He was eventually recalled to Richmond to serve as an advisor to Jefferson Davis. “But he found himself a legendary warhorse in these mountains and learned lessons in leadership that would serve him well as he restored his reputation to become a military icon,” Lesser adds.

Lesser of Elkins is a consulting archaeologist and historical interpreter who serves on the West Virginia Civil

War Sesquicentennial Commission and the Humanities Council’s Sesquicentennial Speakers Bureau. He is the author of Rebels at the Gate and The First Campaign: A Guide to Civil War in the Mountains of West Virginia, 1861. Copies of his books will be available for purchase and a booksigning will follow the 2:00 p.m. lecture. The remaining Little Lecture will be presented on June 24 with author Denise Giardina discussing the 25th anniversary of her novel Storming Heaven.

People interested in attending the lecture should call the Humanities Council at 304-346-8500 to confirm their seats. Admission is $10 and includes a reception after the program.

Blessing of the Bikes

HUNTINGTON -- Green Acres Regional Center Inc. in Huntington, WV has for decades provided much needed services for the mentally disabled. These important services are made possible through the generous donations of community leaders like Beard Mortuary and concerned citizens.

This year, the goal of Green Acres is to raise $20,000 to repair and update the various facilities that are required to make the lives of those with mental disabilities so much fuller and more meaningful.

To that end, on May 20, 2012 at 3:00 pm Beard Mortuary, 3001 3rd Avenue, Huntington, will be hosting a Blessing of the Bikes motorcycle event with all donations going to the Green Acres Regional Center in Huntington.

The event will feature free food, prizes, live music by Kayla DeHart & Rivertown and special guest Burning Ridge, free ride pins for all motorcyclists, and the blessing by Pastor Ron Burnsworth to start the riding season by asking God’s blessing for a safe year and to promote a sense of community and fellowship among riders, and an escorted motorcycle ride around Huntington.

For more information, please contact shane.shuttritchie@carriageservices.com, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/beardmortuarywv, or call 304-522-8253.

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The Putnam Standard NANCY CARROLL ATKINSON PATRICIA ANN BINION PAUL LESLIE BLACK FLOYD KENNETH BLESSING MARTHA ROSALEE DUNNAHOE DICKSON EUGENE DARLINGTON DONAHOE CARROLL FRANKLIN HOFFMAN RUTH G. KELLY "MAMMY" ERICA ANN GADD LANHAM FLOSSIE MADALEN MAYES DWIGHT WAYNE MAYS JOHN DAVID NELSON WILLIAM LORIS OLDAKER VIOLET FAYE PALMER THOMAS RAY "TOM" PARSONS ROY HARRISON PAULEY GERALD "GERRY" RANSOM JAMES EDWARD "JIM" REILLY MELVIN L. ROBERTS CARROL L. SELBE BARRY ALLEN STEPHENSON SR. BURTON F. "DOC" SWIHART TOMINACK and CECIL DONNA LOU TOMINACK

NANCY CARROLL ATKINSON Nancy Carroll Atkinson, 58, of Leon, West Virginia passed away on April 27, 2012, at Holzer Medical Center. She was born on September 29, 1953, in Huntington, West Virginia, daughter of William Robert Atkinson, Sr., of Leon and the late Dorothy Hudson Atkinson.

Nancy was a member of the Carroll Memorial Community Church.

She is survived by her father, William Robert Atkinson, Sr.; brother William R. "Bobby" (Kathy) Atkinson, Jr., of Huntington; sister Dora Jan Atkinson of Leon; nephews William R. "Robby" (Michelle) Atkinson III of Barboursville, W.Va., Brandon Atkinson of Barboursville; aunt Rebecca Hudson of Leon.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at the Anderson Funeral Home in New Haven with Rev. Matthew Dotson officiating. Burial followed at Letart Evergreen Cemetery.

Anderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.andersonfh.com

PATRICIA ANN BINION Patricia Ann Binion, 78, of Hurricane passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

Patricia was born October 25, 1933, in Sophia to the late George and Lizzie Hawley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elwood Binion of Grahn, Ky. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, George Hawley Jr. and Dana Hawley; and a daughter-in-law, Tracy Irwin.

As a teenager, "Patty" was a "Murphy Girl," working the candy counter at G C Murphy's Five and Ten Cent Store in Montgomery. She married Elwood

Binion in 1954 and began to raise her family, moving around the country as a Marine wife and homemaker.

Patricia worked in a day care center in Jacksonville, N.C., and in retail at the PX in Twenty Nine Palms, Calif., but her lifelong career was devoting herself to her husband and children. When Elwood retired, the two of them enjoyed clamming in North Carolina, and buying and remodeling homes for resale. They later moved back to the mountains of West Virginia, where Elwood continued his woodworking and Patricia took up rug weaving, cross stitch and quilting, and collecting and selling American antiques.

Patricia and Elwood moved to Port Charlotte, Fla., in 2000 and survived a trio of hurricanes that swept central Florida. Patricia cared for her husband during his last years as he suffered from Alzheimer's, and she volunteered at the community center.

To nearly the end of her life she enjoyed a margarita and doing the jitterbug with her sisters, Phyllis and Gloria Mae. She was an excellent cook, and she was a great mother and wife and is loved by her family and many friends.

Patricia is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Christi Binion of St. Albans; daughters and son-in-law, Janice and Dale McCleese of Heathsville, Va., and Terri Binion of Orlando, Fla.; and sisters, Gloria Mae Johnson of Brunswick, Ohio, Phyllis Arbogast of Elkins and Dinah Kaye Lacey of Sophia.

Also surviving are her loving grandchildren, Jared Binion (Julie), Jenna Gardner (Chris) and Jeremy Binion and Joseph Hylan and Jack Hylan; great-grandchildren, Cole Binion, Ivy Jewl Binion, Elijah Binion, Laynie Binion, Kylie Binion and Nolan Gardner; and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

There were no services at this time.

You may send the family an online condolence at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

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

PAUL LESLIE BLACK Paul Leslie Black, 82, of Hurricane went to be with the Lord and the love of his life, his wife, Anna Louise, on April 24, 2012.

He was born May 29, 1929, in Milton to the late Elijah and Stella Cooper Black.

Survivors include his sons, Paul M. Black (Lila) of Kenova, Gary Black (Sandra) of Scott Depot and John Black of Hurricane; daughters, Mary Harper (Clifford) of Teays Valley and Anna Saxton (Herb) of Nitro; brothers, Jack Black (Jenny) of Barboursville, David Black (Patty) of Milton and Bill Black (Dorothy) of Milton; sisters, Okal Clagg of Milton, Barbara Carey

(Larry) of Huntington and Wanda Foster (Harvey) of Milton; a host of nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Malicy and Amanda Black of Hurricane and Ashley and Clayton (Aime) Harper of Hurricane; and great-grandchildren, Bronson and Leila Harper.

He was preceded in death by brothers, James and Dorsey Black; and sisters, Opal Stewart and Helen Hern.

His children would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff of Putnam Care and Rehab Center, where he lived the last four years, for the loving care he received. The family would also like to express special appreciation to Dr. Rittinger and nurses, especially Angela Raines, R.N., at Teays Valley CAMC. Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, was in charge of arrangements.

A service to honor Paul was held Saturday, April 28 at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton with Hollis Walter, a dear family friend, officiating. Burial followed in Parthena Baptist Cemetery, Teays Valley.

He loved the Lord and loved to sing about him. He loved to wheel and deal.

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

FLOYD KENNETH BLESSING Floyd Kenneth Blessing, 42, of Eleanor, formerly of Leon, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 28, 2012, following a sudden illness. He was a 1988 graduate of Point Pleasant High School, and a member of Laborers Local Union #543, Huntington. He was a Christian and loved church, and was a member of the Hometown Independent Mission Church. Floyd enjoyed hunting and fishing, and will be missed by all who knew him.

Born May 9, 1969, he was the son of Howard Kenneth Blessing and the late Geraldine Hart Blessing. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Wallie Blessing.

He is survived by his wife, Tracy Walls Blessing; children, Travis Blessing and Anthony Blessing, both of Leon, Samantha Rogers and Ashley Rogers, both of St. Albans, and Hayden Rogers and Garrett Rogers, both of Eleanor; brothers, Charles Blessing of Mt. Alto and Kenneth Blessing of Leon; and sister, Ida Herdman of Leon.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 2, at Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor Chapel with Pastor Darren Persinger officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Leon.

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

Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor, was in charge of

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MARTHA ROSALEE DUNNAHOE DICKSON Martha RosaLee Dunnahoe Dickson, 99, of Lake Placid, Fla., formerly of Scott Depot, W.Va., passed away April 22, 2012, at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital, Hurricane.

Martha was born January 19, 1913, in Palestine, Texas. She was the only daughter of the late John Sullivan and Dell Sellman Dunnahoe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, William Dunnahoe and John Dunnahoe.

Martha graduated in 1934 from The Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., as a registered nurse, and worked as a registered nurse during World War II at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington.

She volunteered in the women's and children's clinic in Putnam County for many years. She was a charter member of Teays Valley Presbyterian Church; a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church; and most recently a member of First Presbyterian Church in Lake Placid, Fla. Martha was a direct descendant of a family that settled Tennessee prior to statehood, and was honored as a member of the First Families of Tennessee. She was an expert bridge player, and published many times with "Dickson Wins Again." She was a member of the Sun 'n Lakes Golf Club. Most recently, Martha and Ned were deemed to be the longest married couple in Florida by Worldwide Marriage Encounter for their 75 years of marriage, and recognized in Congressional Record, U.S. House of Representatives, page HB522.

Martha is survived by her loving husband of 75 years, Edward Percy "Ned" Dickson; her son, Gary Edward Dickson and his wife, Ramona, of Hurricane; and her grandson, Tyler Edward Dickson of Hurricane. She is also survived by a nephew and six nieces.

A memorial service for Martha will be held in Florida at a later date.

To share a memory of Martha, or to express condolences, please visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

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

EUGENE DARLINGTON DONAHOE Eugene Darlington Donahoe, 86, of Milton passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington.

Services were held Friday, April 27, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton; burial followed in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Teays Valley.

He was born December 27, 1925, in Greenup, Ky., a son of the late Rev. Ottie S. and Agatha Wilkerson Donahoe. He was also preceded in death by a son, Philip Donahoe.

Mr. Donahoe is survived by his wife, Jane Donahoe; two sons, Bill Donahoe and Kinsman Donahoe; two daughters, Martha "MJ" Jenkins and Charlene Mello; two sisters, Hazel Short and Donnie Harrison; six grandchildren, Amy Conrad, Kasey Null, Chad Donahoe, JR Jenkins, Ronnie Donahoe and Wesley Donahoe; and seven greatgrandchildren, Tyler, Kyle, Sophie, Bailey, Samantha, Greyson and Hannah.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.heckfuneralhome.com.

CARROLL FRANKLIN HOFFMAN Carroll Franklin Hoffman, 71, of St. Albans passed away on April 30 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness.

Carroll was born on July 14, 1940, in Red House to the late Walter and Marguerite Hoffman.

He was a graduate of Poca High School and Marshall University.

He was a long time resident of St. Albans and a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church.

Carroll was an avid supporter of Marshall University and active in Kappa Alpha Order, as well as a member of the Kappa Alpha Court of Honor. He was the proud owner of Janda Company and a member of the Homebuilders Association of Greater Charleston.

Carroll is survived by his wife, Barbara Ray Hoffman of St. Albans; daughter and son-in-law, Jana and David Raines of St. Albans; daughter and son-in-law, Jada and Tommy Snodgrass of Concord, NC; grandchildren, Regan and William Raines and Eli and Ellie Snodgrass; brother and sister-in-law, John and Linda Hoffman of Winfield; and sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Dan Ingram of Hurricane.

The family would like to recognize the many special friends, family members and neighbors who have helped during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memory of Carroll Hoffman to the Hubbard Hospice House, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston, WV 25387-2536, or a charity of your choosing.

Funeral services were held Thursday, May 3, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in St. Albans with The Rev. Lorretta Isaiah officiating. Entombment followed at Cunningham Memorial Park.

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

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

RUTH G. KELLY "MAMMY" Ruth G. Kelly "Mammy" of Scott Depot, passed away very peacefully on April 27, 2012, after

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a long battle with Alzheimer's dementia at Broadmore Assisted Living, Memory Care Unit, Teays Valley; with her sons, their wives, unit employees and hospice by her side.

Born February 18, 1923, in Lincoln County, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Hattie T. Chaney. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brother, Marshall Chaney; and husband, Wade H. Kelly Jr. Ruth is survived by her brother, Jim Chaney and wife, Marie, of Madison; two sons, James H. Cyrus and wife, Sandra, and Michael L. Kelly and wife, Kathy, all of Scott Depot; grandchildren, Catherine Wildman and husband, Aaron, of Barnesville, Ohio, Diane Deweese of Scott Depot, Blaine H. Kelly and wife, Caroline, of Morristown, Tenn., and Megan D. Johnson and husband, Josh, of Piney Flats, Tenn.; nine great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

Ruth was a Christian and member of Pine Grove Church of Christ, Scott Depot. Due to her illness she could not attend services, but always loved the Lord and praised his name. She also taught a young woman's class early on at Pine Grove. She was always involved in vacation Bible school and any church activities.

She loved singing and was a talented soprano.

Ruth was a graduate of St. Albans High School. She worked for Earl R. Shamblin, MD, and Rose McClanahan, MD. She also worked for Sovine Electric and finally worked for Avon The Company for Women, which she loved and excelled in. She loved sports, painting (she was good), reading, walking, flowers, the beach and mainly helping others.

Ruth was a true nurturer.

Ruth was most proud of her sons and their families. She helped raise all four of her grandchildren and loved doing it.

Nothing was better than that and church. Ruth loved people very much and socializing and visiting with them. She had the best heart in the world.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Richard Hayes Jr. of South Charleston for his many years of care. Thanks to the Regency Place and staff during her two year and four month stay.

Thanks to Dr. Cynthia Pinson, physician, the memory care unit and great staff of Broadmore Assisted Living during her one year and one month stay and Hospice for their care the last two weeks.

Words cannot express the gratitude and thanks for your help.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Minister Steve Fox of Kanawha City Church of Christ officiating and Minister Tim Jorgenson of Pine Grove Church of Christ assisting. Burial followed

in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to express condolences.

Chapman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ERICA ANN GADD LANHAM Erica Ann Gadd Lanham, 32, of Point Pleasant, formerly of St. Albans, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Born August 5, 1979, she was the daughter of Patricia Pauley Gadd of St. Albans, and the late Edward A. Gadd Jr. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Thomas Lanham; a son, William Edward Lanham; and a brother, Terry Pauley of St. Albans.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 30, at Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor Chapel with Pastor Charles Smith and Pastor Steven Torman officiating. Burial followed in Lively Cemetery, Lincoln County.

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

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

FLOSSIE MADALEN MAYES Flossie Madalen Mayes, 94, of St. Albans passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Belle's Assisted Living.

Flossie was born August 23, 1917, in St. Albans, and was a daughter of the late R.R. Barker and Lillie Mae Watson. She was the owner of M&M Organics in St. Albans and was a former member of the Collis B. Huntington Railroad Historical Society.

Flossie attended both Abney Street and Scary Creek Churches of God. In addition to her parents, Flossie was preceded in death by her husband, John Philip Mayes.

Flossie is survived by her children, John Philip Mayes II and his wife, Joyce, of St. Albans, and Phyllis Vandale and her husband, Robert Jr., of Scott Depot; her granddaughters, Tammy Griffith and Deborah Barker, both of St. Albans; and her great-grandsons, Brandon Barker and Quincy Bruton.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 1, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Robert E. Underwood officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Sharon Daily and the caregivers at Belle's Assisted Living in St. Albans for the care and concern shown toward our mother and grandmother.

To share a memory of Flossie or to express condolences, please visit www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

DWIGHT WAYNE MAYS Mr. Dwight Wayne Mays, 63, of Red House passed away April 30, 2012, at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Jenny C. Mays; children, Robert Bowers III, Mary Jordan, Kenneth Bowers, Jeff Bowers, Carol Craig, Timmy Bowers and Jackie Bowers; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A tribute to the life of Dwight was held Friday, May 4, 2012, at Walker Chapel Cemetery with Pastor Harvey Tribble officiating.

Burial followed at the cemetery.

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

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

JOHN DAVID NELSON John David Nelson, infant son of Brittany Persinger and Kenneth Nelson Jr., died April 24, 2012, at Cabell-Huntington Hospital.

John David was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, William R. Blagg, Samuel H. Gillispie, Jim Saunders and John David Nelson.

In addition to his parents, John David is survived by his grandparents, Timothy Persinger of Teays Valley, Jennifer and James Pritt of Winfield and Kenneth Sr. and Susan Nelson of Winfield; his great-grandparents, John and Judy Persinger of Teays Valley, Rhonda Miracle of South Shore, Ky., Jim and Daisy Pritt of Winfield, John and Susan Fleck of Red House, Shelia Saunders of Eleanor and Nancy Nelson of Winfield; uncles and aunts, Shannon Persinger of Sulug and Brittany and Emily Nelson of Winfield; great-uncle and aunt, Troy and Tammy Simpson and their son, John D. Simpson, all of Sulug; and several other aunts and uncles.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 27, at Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House with Pastor Paul Boggess officiating. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 1500 17th St., Huntington, WV 25701.

Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, assisted the family.

WILLIAM LORIS OLDAKER William Loris Oldaker, 69, of Buffalo passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at his home. He was a retiree of the West Virginia Department of Highways, with 33 years of service.

Born September 25, 1942, he was the son of the late William "Beech" Oldaker and Mary Jeffers Oldaker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah "Bootie" Oldaker; infant twin sisters, Sally

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and Molly; and his twin brother, Henry Lowell Oldaker.

He is survived by his children, Timothy Oldaker, Molly Sayre and Benjamin Oldaker, all of Buffalo; a sister, Geraldine Hayes of Buffalo; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 27, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo with Pastor Mike Tucker officiating. Burial followed in Kirkpatrick Cemetery, Buffalo.

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

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

VIOLET FAYE PALMER Violet Faye Palmer, 91, of Culloden went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 26, 2012.

She was born February 25, 1921, in Boone County, a daughter of the late Grover and Daisy Hager Stollings.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Rex Palmer; and several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her husband, Jim F. Palmer; three daughters, Rebecca Tenney, Shelly Frances Palmer and Beverly Divita; one son and daughter-inlaw, Earl G. and Judy Toney; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 30, 2012, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, with Pastor Keith Creasy officiating. Burial followed in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane.

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

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

THOMAS RAY "TOM" PARSONS Thomas Ray "Tom" Parsons, 63, of Liberty passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House following a long battle with heart disease. He was a Christian, and a member of the Serenity Club of Dunbar. Tom worked as a cement finisher and was a member of Cement Masons Local #926, Charleston. He loved to musky fish and enjoyed the outdoors.

Born February 9, 1949, he was

the son of the late Ray C. Parsons and Margie Blevins Parsons.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Linda Lou Bayes Parsons; daughter, Sandi (Tony) Moles of Nitro; son, John (Gail) Parsons of Liberty; sisters, Libby Hill, Ann Bowling, Tammy Tucker and Carol Hodges; brothers, Jim Parsons, Mike Parsons, Gary Parsons and Greg Parsons; grandchildren, Tyler, David, Dylan and Lachrisha; special buddy, Dale McCallister of Sissonville; as well as several nieces, nephews and friends.

The family suggests memorial donations are made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 28, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo with Pastor Bob Underwood and Pastor Doug McComas officiating. Burial followed in Buffalo Memorial Park, Buffalo.

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

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

ROY HARRISON PAULEY Roy Harrison Pauley, 77, of St. Albans passed away April 22, 2012, at Teays Valley Center, Hurricane.

He was born June 21, 1934, in South Charleston, and was a son of Clifford Harrison and Gretis Mae White Pauley, who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Ronald, Charles Ed and Kenneth Pauley; and stepmother, Easel Pauley.

Roy was a 1953 graduate of St. Albans High School. Realizing his desire to continue his education, he enrolled in Marshall University. His commitment was so strong he hitchhiked everyday from St. Albans to Huntington to attend classes. Even more astounding is the fact that he was only late twice upon completion of his bachelor's degree. Roy retired from DuPont with 25 years of service. Upon retirement he was a consultant and forensic expert witness in the field of safety management all over the country and in Singapore. A true milestone in his life was last year when he received his 30 year chip from AA, where he was a sponsor and friend to many. He will be

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lovingly remembered for his sense of humor and his "Donald Duck" impressions.

Roy is survived by his wife, Jenny Lyn Pauley of Quero-Cabinque; son, Timothy (Paula) Pauley of Barboursville; daughter, Rebecca (Bobby) Miller of Huntington; stepdaughter, Andy Devilla (Fritz); brothers, Harold Pauley of Concord, N.C., and John Wayne Pauley of Jacksonville, Fla.; sisters, Audrey Webb of Nitro, Minnie Cobb of South Charleston and Linda Soulier of Tampa, Fla.; stepsister, Colene Jarrett of Big Chimney; three grandchildren, Kayla Pauley Wallace, Zachary Pauley and Kaitlyn Miller; step-grandson, Harly Devilla; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Roy's life was held Saturday, April 28, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor George Webb officiating. Private Family burial followed in Childers Cemetery, South Charleston.

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

GERALD "GERRY" RANSOM Gerald "Gerry" Ransom, 83, of St. Albans passed away on April 28, 2012.

Mr. Ransom retired from Union Carbide after 47 years of service. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, a member of Kanawha Chordsman, and sang in the St. Francis Church Choir.

Gerry was a Navy veteran, having served in both World War II and Korea, and a member of the Catholic War Veterans.

Gerry was preceded in death by his parents, George Otmer and Dessie Pritt Ransom; brothers, George and Ransford Ransom; and sisters, Kathryn Duff and Elener Hill.

Surviving are his wife, Angelina "Angie" Ransom; sons, Gary Ransom of Charleston and Greg Ransom of Charlotte, N.C.; daughter, Cathy Ransom of Charleston; special nephew, Kaven Ransom and wife, Liz. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

The family requests memorials in Mr. Ransom's name to St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1023 6th Ave., St. Albans, WV 25177.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at St. Francis of Assisi Church with Father Patrick Mc-

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Donough and Father Bill Petro officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

The family will accept memorial online condolences at cpjfuneralhome.com.

Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home assisted the Ransom family.

JAMES EDWARD "JIM" REILLY James Edward "Jim" Reilly, 75, of Buffalo passed away on April 27, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, retiring with 30 years of service, and was an employee of Century Aluminum, retiring with 30 years of service. He was a 25 year member of the Putnam County Fair Board and a 36 year member of the Kanawha Valley Lodge No. 36 A.F. & A.M. in Buffalo. The most important part of his life was his wife and family, and he loved to give to others.

Born January 13, 1937, in Olean, N.Y., he was the son of the late George J. Reilly and Louise Etta Deckman Reilly.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Lillian Reilly; son, Patrick Joseph "P.J." (Paula) Reilly of Buffalo; daughter, Vivian Louise "Vicki" (Lee) Brown of Buffalo; grandchildren, Chet Brown, Christa Brown, Emily Reilly and Patrick Reilly II; brothers, Phillip Reilly of Lapeer, Mich., and Frank Reilly of Olean, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of wonderful friends and his beloved dog, Maggie.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor Rick Waller and Pastor Larry Mobley officiating. Burial followed in Buffalo Memorial Park with military graveside honors by American Legion James E. Marshall Post 187, Winfield, and Masonic graveside rites.

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

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

MELVIN L. ROBERTS Melvin L. Roberts, 66, of St. Albans passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012, at Hubbard West in South Charleston.

Melvin was born July 30, 1945,

in St. Albans and was a son of the late Melvin Lewis and Verdie Gunnoe Roberts. He worked for C.H. Heist Corporation as a highpressure water blaster. Melvin was a Christian by faith and a member of AFL-CIO. Melvin is survived by his brother, William E. Roberts of St. Albans.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 30, at Cunningham Memorial Park in the Upper Chapel.

The family requests donations are made in memory of Melvin to Hubbard Hospice House West, 4605 A MacCorkle Ave., S.W., South Charleston, W.Va., 25309.

To share a memory of Melvin, or to express condolences, please visit www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

CARROL L. SELBE Carrol L. Selbe, 81, of Hurricane died at his home on April 28, 2012.

Born April 25, 1931, in Blount, he was a son of the late Lester and Icy Selbe. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Calvin, Robert and Roy Selbe.

He was a member of Pine Grove Church of Christ, Scott Depot, and was an avid fan of WVU football and basketball teams, along with the Cincinnati Reds.

He was employed with DuPont in Belle from February 3, 1962, until February 1, 1992. A graduate of DuPont High School, he served his country with the United States Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Connie Peck Selbe; his sons, Bryan Selbe and his wife, Randy, of South Charleston and Charles L. Selbe of Waco, Texas; his daughter, Leigh Ann Harless and her husband, Brian, of Hurricane; his grandsons, Andrew Selbe and Jackson and Dominick Harless; and granddaughter, Sami Jo Sizemore and son, Deven. Also surviving are his sisters, Irene High of Roanoke, Va., Evelyn Bess of Scott Depot, Norma and her husband, Roger Landers, of Hudson, Fla., and Doris Carter of Richmond, Va. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 2, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Ministers Tim Jorgenson, Joseph Pauley and George Erwin. Entombment followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Visitation will be held from 6 to

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8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

The family would appreciate donations made to Surprise Valley Youth Camp, c/o Dick Walker, 602 Poplar Heights Road, Point Pleasant, WV 25550.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, was in charge of the arrangements.

BARRY ALLEN STEPHENSON SR. Barry Allen Stephenson Sr., 64, of Hurricane died April 27, 2012.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 1, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin.

BURTON F. "DOC" SWIHART Burton F. "Doc" Swihart, 91, of Huntington passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington.

Born November 8, 1920, in Lovewell, Kansas, he was a son of the late Jacob Fay and Nellie Grace Marr Swihart. He was also preceded in death by his wives, Alena Alshire Swihart and Eva Mae Haines Swihart; and his daughter-in-law, Connie Ann Dlugos.

He was a retired supervisor for C&P Telephone Company; a United States Navy veteran of World War II; and a member of Dunbar Masonic Lodge #159 A.F.&A.M., Scottish Rite and Beni Kedem Shrine Temple, both of Charleston. He was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church, St. Albans. He loved to golf, and was a good friend to many.

Doc is survived by his daughter-in-law, Kathy (Steve) Morris of Charles Town; son-in-law, William Dlugos of St. Albans; special friend, Lucille Parsley, and her grandson, Paul Michael, of Huntington; sister, Joan Peters of Scott Depot; nephew, Maurice Swihart of Kansas; and nieces, Linda Hoshaw of Kansas, Cindy Stewart, Robin Young and Tracy Bess.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 28, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Loretta Isaiah officiating. Burial followed in Pineview Cemetery, Orgas.

You may share memories or condolences with the family at

www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhomes.com.

CECIL TOMINACK and DONNA LOU TOMINACK Cecil Tominack, 59, and Donna Lou Tominack, 55, of Triadelphia were called home together to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, in California. They were doing what they loved, riding their motorcycle.

Cecil was born February 7, 1953, in Wheeling, son of the late John and Helen Tominack.

Donna Lou was born June 16, 1957, in Charleston, daughter of Donald and the late Rose Ballard.

Cecil and Donna Lou were married on August 23, 1975, at Donna's family's home in Hugheston.

They were preceded in death

by Donna's beloved brother, Denny Ballard of Tampa, Fla.; and their cousins, Harlan Fillinger of Huntington, and Gary "Little" Tucker of Hugheston.

They are survived by their children, Jeremy (Alison) Tominack of Wheeling, Olivia (Noah) Litman of Wheeling, and Lindsey (Mitchell) Hastings of Cheat Lake. Six grandchildren will miss their mom-maw and Cecil, Katelynn Rose, Jackson John, Mya Lynette, Lily Rose, Ryder Mitchell, Lyla Rose, and two expected grandchildren due in spring and fall of this year. In addition, they leave behind Cecil's brothers, John (Dena) Tominack of Valley Grove, Ron (Jenny) Tominack of Triadelphia, Chas (Cassie) Tominack of Greenville, S.C., and Tom (Marty) Tominack of Triadelphia; and Donna's siblings, Donny (Becky) Ballard of London, Debbie (Tim) Cyburt of Chesapeake, Va., Dena (John) Tominack of Valley Grove, and Deanna (Kenny) Beck of Teays Valley; and lots of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and longtime friends.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at the Hess Shelter, Oglebay Park, led by Pastor Gary Tucker.

In the wake of the tragedy, a memorial fund has been established at Valley Harley-Davidson, 1034 East Bethlehem Blvd., Wheeling, WV, in care of Jason Coffield.

Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.altmeyer.com.

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to learn more about water and the importance it plays.

On both Thursday, May 3, and Friday, May 4, students came by the busload and spent from 9 a.m. until noon going from learning station to learning station around Valley Park. Students would spend approximately 25 minutes at each station before rotating to the next station to learn about a new topic.

Some of the learning station topics included flooding, migration, waste, bugs, fishing, sedimentation, pollution, and even bubbles.

Presenters came from the West Virginia DEP, West Virginia DNR, and also from the local Hurricane community.

“Each station discusses a different topic,” Newhouse said.

“So students are exposed to a lot while they are here.”

Students from Hurricane Town Elementary, Conner Street Elementary, Mountain View El-

Nearly 600 Putnam County fifth grade students came to Valley Park last Thursday and Friday for the Project Wet – Water Festival. The bubble making learning station was a popular stop for students. Photo by Jack Bailey

ementary, and Scott Teays Elementary were at Valley Park on Thursday, while students from other county grade schools were set to come on Friday. In all, nearly 600 students from eight county elementary schools were expected to attend the Project Wet - Water Festival.

As students would go from station to station they could be heard asking questions, laughing and learning.

“It's good to get the kids outside in the sun for the day,” Newhouse said. “They are learning about the environment, having a good time and getting

Travis Cooper of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection talks to a group of students from Hurricane Town Elementary at the Project Wet – Water Festival at Valley Park. Photo by Jack Bailey some exercise.”

Before boarding busses to return to their schools at 1 p.m. students spread around the park and ate lunch, and were given a take home bag filled with information about water and the environment.

Project Wet is part of a na-

tional education initiative to teach students about water.

For more information, contact Kimberly Maxwell, Project WET Program Coordinator, at (304) 465-1911 or kimberly.a.maxwell@wv.gov.

Special Needs Caregivers’ Support Group holds Meeting in Scott Depot The “Parents and Friends of Special Needs Children” support group’s next meeting is Tuesday, May 15 at 7:00 pm at the Teays Valley Church of

God. Do you have a special needs child or family member? Come join us as we offer listening ears, support, ideas

and share information. Our focus on the 15th will be on the Title XIX Waiver program and the services and benefits it provides. Come meet with

others in similar situations!

For more information or to let us know you are coming call 304/7553976. Teays Valley Church of God is

located at 4430 Teays Valley Rd. in Scott Depot just east of exit 40 off I64.