The Putnam Standard

Monday, Oct. 15, 2012

EXTRA ONLINE EDITION

LOCAL TEACHER TO APPEAR ON WHEEL OF FORTUENE. PAGE 10

Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

WINFIELD – Tuesday, Oct. 16, is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 6 General Election.

Following Tuesday’s deadline to register, early voting will begin in Putnam County on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

The complete early voting schedule is as follows: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 26, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 2, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

On election day, Nov. 6, polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and voters will vote at their individual precincts throughout the county.

For more information, contact the Putnam County Clerk's Office at (304)586-0202 or visit www.putnamelections.com.

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

Marshall men’s soccer team wins game played at Hurricane HURRICANE - The Marshall University men’s soccer team grabbed a crucial Conference USA win over South Carolina after two first half goals propelled the Thundering Herd to a 2-1 win at Hurricane High School on Saturday night.

The victory is Marshall’s 10th on the season (10-1-1) and second in C-USA play (2-1), while South Carolina’s loss drops the Gamecocks to 4-7-2 overall and 1-4-1 in the conference. With the win Marshall catapults South Carolina in the C-USA standings with six points to the Gamecocks’ four.

Junior Zach Hunter and freshman Nick Edginton scored the goals for the Herd in the 11th and 22nd minutes respectively, as Marshall cruised to an early 20 lead.

Hunter’s strike, his first of the season, came via a free kick from 20-yards out, while Edginton’s goal was volleyed home off an Andrew Ferguson corner kick.

The two set-play scores were

enough to put Marshall up 2-0 heading into halftime, but South Carolina came out fired-up in the second half as it tallied 14 shots compared to the Herd’s three. One of those strikes, an 18yard blast from South Carolina midfielder Braeden Troyer, found the back of the net in the

77th minute to cut the Herd lead in half.

It was just the fourth goal that Marshall’s senior goalkeeper Daniel Withrow has given up this season, but urged the Gamecocks forward as they continued to mount the pressure on the Herd defense. Withrow made five

saves on the night, while junior defender Travis Brent cleared two South Carolina shots off the line as Marshall clung to its slender lead in the dying minutes.

“It was a nail-biter and a good result,” said Marshall head coach SEE SOCCER ON PAGE 3

Ten Putnam schools recognized as exemplary STAFF REPORT WINFIELD -- Ten Putnam County schools have been named 2012-13 Exemplary Schools by the West Virginia Office of Education Performance Audits.

Confidence, Eastbrook, Hurricane Town, Mountain View, Poca, Scott Teays, and West Teays are the elementary schools in Putnam County to earn this distinction.

Poca Middle, Hurricane High, and Winfield High are the dis-

trict’s secondary schools to earn the honor.

Exemplary status means that a school has met a series of rigorous standards as monitored by the Office of Education Performance Audits.

Those standards include being among the top schools in the state in the areas of assessment (WESTEST2) and graduation rate, among other measures.

Only 58 West Virginia schools obtained exemplary status this

year because of strict federal guidelines from the No Child Left Behind Act. Putnam County and Kanawha County were tied for having the most schools recognized at 10 each.

Putnam County Schools Superintendent Chuck Hatfield said he is pleased that Putnam schools did so well on academic and other measures and believes that the district’s emphasis on work ethic and communication skills will cause

students to achieve even better in the future.

“It is gratifying to know that our students continue to be among the best in the state and are recognized for their hard work,” he said. “With BASES and The Leader In Me, we believe we can help all schools and students achieve to those same level of excellence.”

For more information about the Exemplary Schools program, visit http://oepa.state.wv.us/.

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Community Calendar

Page 2 – October 9-13,2012 Democratic Women to hold October Luncheon Meeting The Putnam County Chapter of the West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women will hold its October Luncheon Meeting Saturday, October 20, 2012, Sleepy Hollow Golf Club, 12:00 Noon. $10.00 per person. Program – “Help Our Nominees Win.” Bring a door prize and a friend. All Democrats welcome!

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

Brighterside Quartet at Mt. Salem UM Church Brighterside Quartet will be singing Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 1:30 P.M. - ?? at Mt. Salem UM Church (4743 US 60 4 1/2 miles east of Hurricane across from covered bridge on the left).

Singing starts at 1:30 P.M. EVERYONE WELCOME!!!!

2013 Pool Discounts (25% off Wave Pool and County Pool Passes) October 15 – December 21, 2012.

This Holiday Season the Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission is giving a 25% discount on 2013 Season Passes. A Great Stocking Stuffer!

To purchase Season Passes contact the Putnam County Parks and Recreation Office by December 21 at 562-0518 Ext. 10.

The Brown Sisters to Perform at Nitro Senior Center October 20, 2012 at the Nitro Senior Center’s monthly Country Western Dance the Brown Sisters will be providing the entertainment for the evening.

The dance begins with a concession that will open at 5:00p.m and the music and fun starts at 6:00p.m. We ask you to come dressed for Halloween, and we will have a prize for the best costume.

The Senior Center is located on 21st Street and 2nd Avenue in Nitro. Admission is by donation and all proceeds go directly to the Senior Activities.

There will also be Door Prizes

and a 50/50 drawing.

Halloween Party/Dance Putnam County Parks & Recreation is hosting a Halloween Party/Dance Oct. 19, 2012 from 7 – 11 p.m. for adults 21 years and over in the Valley Park Community Center (Wave Pool).

Costumes are optional. Prizes for the best male, female & couple.

For more information, please call the office at 562-0518 ext. 11.

25th Annual Buffalo Octoberfest 2012 Saturday, October 20th - 9 am To 5 pm - Town of Buffalo (Putnam) Looking for good old fashion family fun, food & entertainment? - Plan now to attend: October 20th, 9a – 5p, in Buffalo (Putnam) the 25th Annual Buffalo Octoberfest – And… It’s Still Growing! Held on the 5-acre grounds of Buffalo Shopping Center, off RT. 62, next to Buffalo High School, one mile “North” of the Toyota Plant. Come enjoy “Good Times” to be had by ALL – from KIDS to SENIORS at little to No cost! Admission, Parking, Many Kids Activities & Exhibit/Booth Space all FREE! Come Enjoy the Day! Call Now: 304–937–2747.

SC Library to hold Monthly Meeting The South Charleston Public Library Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 22, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. The agenda is available at the library.

The public is welcome to attend.

Waves of Terror Putnam County Parks & Recreation is sponsoring a haunting Halloween held at the Wave Pool in Hurricane on October 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2012. Come out if you dare where the unknown will happen. 7 to 11 p.m. For more information, please call the office at 562-0518 ext. 11.

Come and have the scariest time of your life.

Clothing Give-Away!

Not a flea market, not a yard

BANKRUPTCY RELIEF • Foreclosures • Repossessions • Phone Calls Free consultations with

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sale… but a … CLOTHING GIVE AWAY!! Sponsored by Tyler Mountain/Cross Lanes Community Services at Cross Lanes United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Frontier Drive, Cross Lanes – October 20, 2012 from 9 am to 2 pm.

Rotary Pancake Breakfast The Putnam County Rotary Club will have a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Applebee's in Teays Valley. The cost is $5. All proceeds go to the Putnam Rotary Club to the End Polio Now campaign. To purchase tickets, see any Rotary Club member, or contact Rotary Club President Tina McComas at (304) 6383493.

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

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

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

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) 727-3033 for more information.

Times set for Trick-or-Treat Eleanor: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Hurricane: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Putnam County: 6 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Zumba Gold at Hansford Senior Center A new Zumba Gold class is offered at Hansford Senior Center in St. Albans every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Zumba Gold is recommended to beginner and senior participants. Low impact and fun

dance workout. Cost $5, no previous registration. You can contact instructor Edith Bourne at 304-881-7564, or at www.zumba.com.

Food Pantry The Food Pantry at Scott Depot Christ Fellowship on Teays Valley Road is open from 911 a.m. on the 3rd Saturday of each month. For more information, call 304-757-9166.

Program offers help to Problem Gamblers The Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia, the program that operates the statewide 1-800-GAMBLER helpline for problem gamblers and their loved ones, is offering a support group in Teays Valley to help individuals struggling with a gambling addiction.

The agency, in conjunction with Fred Clark, offers therapy group sessions for one and a half hours a week for the duration of three months. Clark, a longtime mental health therapist and Nationally Certified Gambling Counselor, will facilitate the group.

Through the 11 years of operating the 1-800-Gambler helpline, the Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia has received nearly 10,000 calls from problem gamblers and their loved ones. One of the main reasons Teays Valley was chosen as a site for this type of treatment is the helpline receives many calls from the Cabell, Kanawha, and Putnam county areas. Kathleen O'Neil, coordinator of this project for the Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia said, "Teays Valley is in close proximity of where we receive calls from this three-county area."

Anyone who thinks they or a loved one may have a gambling problem is urged to call 1-800GAMBLER to find out more.

Volunteers Needed Needed: Volunteers for various help at Hometown Senior Center – call 304-586-2745.

Breast Cancer Support Group A Breast Cancer Support Group meets in the education room at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital every 4th Monday from 6:30 – 8 p.m. For further information, please call CAMC Family Re-

The Putnam Standard source Center at 304-388-2545.

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

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

Certified instructors lead classes.

For more information, call 304-757-0016.

Adda Baptist Church offers Free Clothing Bank Adda Baptist Church has a free clothing bank for those with clothing needs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month.

PCTC Adult Learning Center provides Academic Remediation Students prepare for various types of testing including ACT, GED, and LPN. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Friday. For more info. call 5862411.

Looking for Good Old Fashion Family Fun, Food and Entertainment?

Can’t Find It? Then, come enjoy the 25th Annual Buffalo Octoberfest, October 20th, from 9am to 5pm, in Buffalo (Putnam) – and, it’s still growing! Enjoy crafts, food, apple butter, great music, living history, S.T.A.R.S. Family Fun Fest: a FREE event for kids/teens w/a huge inflatable selection! Entry/Parking/Booth Space – IT’s all FREE!! Call: 304937-2747.

Huntington's Disease Support Group Formed A peer-led Huntington's Disease Support Group has been formed in Charleston for patients, families, caregivers and those at risk. The meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Saint Francis Hospital.

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SOCCER FROM PAGE 1 Bob Gray. “People don’t realize how good South Carolina is.

They’ve played the seventh toughest schedule in the country, so a win like that will be huge for our RPI. They beat some good teams earlier in the year and are a tough team that doesn’t quit.

We played very well in the beginning but kind of sat on our lead at the end and they got back into it. Either way, though, this is an important win for us, especially since our leading scorer, Tom Jackson, didn’t play. Three points in this league is huge and now we’ve got to prepare for another big match on Wednesday.”

Indeed, things don’t get any easier for the Herd as it finishes its regular season with five more conference matches, two of which are on the road.

Up next are the visiting Kentucky Wildcats, who will face Marshall at Hurricane High School this Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Marshall Women Closes Out Home Schedule with 1-0 Loss HURRICANE -- Marshall women’s soccer senior day was spoiled Sunday at Hurricane High School as the SMU Mustangs defeated the Thundering Herd 1-0.

Marshall lost its second straight Conference USA match and fell to 6-9-1 (2-5-1 C-USA) on the season. SMU improved to 7-6-3 (3-2-3 C-USA).

Mustang sophomore Olivia Elliott scored the match-winning goal in the 21st minute. After Marshall goalkeeper Lindsey Kerns was forced to move forward for a clearance, Elliott managed to come away with the loose ball and score from roughly 30 yards out, lifting a shot over the outstretched hands of the senior goalkeeper. It was the only shot of the game taken by Elliott and one of only three SMU

put on goal as a team.

Kerns, who faced 16 total shots, made two saves. SMU goalkeeper Lauryn Bodden made four saves, facing a total of seven shots from Marshall’s offense.

For Marshall’s seven seniors – Erin Blakely, Annabelle Bramwell, Lindsey Kerns, Chelsey Maiden, Paige Oechsle, Sarah Vinson, and Robin Waskowski – it was the final home game experience of their careers.

The Herd will return to action next weekend for matches against Southern Miss and UCF.

Business After Hours set for Oct. 25 at Toyota BUFFALO -- The next Business After Hours sponsored by the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce will take place at Toyota Motor Manufacturing WV, Inc., from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25.

The Chamber asked that guests arrive at least 15 minutes early.

Business After Hours provides a social, but professional venue for business people to make new contacts and expand their presence in the business community.

Toyota is located at 1 Sugar Maple Lane in Buffalo.

Participation is open to all Chamber members and their guests.

The cost to attend is $15 per person, RSVPs are required and pre-payment is appreciated.

There will be a cash drawing sponsored by BB&T valued at $1,000, but you must be present to win.

Food and refreshments will also be included in a relaxed social setting.

Additionally, the Chamber identifies future Business of the Month winners from the calling cards of those in attendance.

RSVPs are required by Oct. 23.

To obtain membership information or to make reservations, please contact the Chamber at (304) 757-6510 or chamber@putnamcounty.org.

Symposium to raise awareness of diabetes MORGANTOWN -- More than three-fourths of West Virginians suffering from diabetes also have two or more chronic conditions, making educational opportunities on prevention and management, like West Virginia Diabetes Symposium and Workshop: Bridging the Gap with Education, more important than ever.

The symposium takes place Oct. 17-19 at Embassy Suites in Charleston and is sponsored by the West Virginia University Extension Service and the West Virginia Diabetes Prevention and Control Program.

With nearly 12 percent of the state’s population having a diagnosis of diabetes, WVU Extension’s Diabetes Expert Cindy Fitch says the need for education and training in management is crucial.

“This isn’t a problem that’s going to solve itself,” said Fitch, who serves as the director of WVU Extension’s families and health programming. “We know that conditions such as hypertension, kidney disease, and oral health are directly related to diabetes, but more importantly, we know that the best means of helping to save lives is to prevent these diseases in the first place.”

Fitch said that the Symposium, now in its 12th year, has long

served as a way for the state’s healthcare professionals to strategize and discuss effective means for preventing diabetes and related diseases in their communities. The conference includes presentations and round-table discussions from nationally renowned speakers, like Andy Narva, M.D., director of the National Kidney Disease Education Program at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive

and Kidney Disease.

Other hot-topic items include a presentation on managing depression in diabetes patients.

Fitch said that nearly 20 percent of West Virginians with diabetes rarely, if ever, receive emotional support.

“This disease goes beyond physical problems,” she said.

“We’re faced with the social implications of a condition that for so many feels insurmountable

and overwhelming. And yet, through diet, exercise and education, we can provide hope and a more positive prognosis.”

Continuing education credits are available for some disciplines.

For more information on this, topics, speakers and registration, visit the Diabetes Symposium website at www.dsw.ext.wvu.edu.

October 9-13,2012 – Page 3

Chamber, Standard team up to sponsor Candidate Forum STAFF REPORT HURRICANE -- The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, Generation Putnam and The Putnam Standard are hosting a Candidate Forum on Wednesday, October 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club.

“The Chamber of Commerce does not endorse candidates, but does encourage its members and the public to acquaint themselves with the candidates in order to become better informed voters,” said Marty Chapman, Chamber of Commerce President.

Candidates for all contested State Legislature and Putnam County offices have been invited to address the public and respond to questions taken from the audience attending the forum.

Reservations are requested and seating is limited.

There is a $15 charge for lunch.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact the Chamber office at 304-7576510, Chamber@putnamcounty.org or visit www.putnamchamber.org to

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Frontier Days Weekend set at Museum in the Park SUBMITTED REPORT LOGAN – Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson, the revered Confederate commanders, along with Francis Pierpont, known as the “Father of West Virginia,” will make special appearances at Museum in the Park at Chief Logan State Park on Thursday, Oct. 18, and Friday, Oct. 19, during “School Days” activities that are a prelude to the annual Frontier Days Weekend event on Saturday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Oct. 21.

At 11 a.m. Thursday, Travis Henline, site manager at West Virginia Independence Hall in Wheeling, will portray Pierpont, a Monongalia County native and Virginia lawmaker who fought against secession. He was governor of the Restored Government of Virginia during the Civil War, governor of Virginia during the first years of reconstruction, and later a state delegate representing Marion County, W.Va. The West Virginia Humanities

Council’s History Alive! program will bring the two Confederate generals to the Museum in the Park. At 1 p.m., Thursday, Lee, portrayed by Al Stone of Hinton, will discuss his adventures as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia.

Friday’s program begins at 10 a.m. with Jackson, portrayed by Doug Riley of Tunnelton, who will lead kids and other visitors in a mock Civil War battle. Riley will repeat his History Alive! characterization of “Stonewall” Jackson at noon if time permits.

Reservations must be made in advance for the Friday programs, due to the highly structured activities in coordinating the battles. Call the museum at (304) 792-7229 to register your class.

The History Alive! program brings historical characters to life through portrayals by presenters who have conducted scholarly research on their character. The presentations consist of three parts, beginning with a mono-

logue in which the character introduces the historical, social and political issues of the era, followed by the character initiating a discussion with the audience, allowing time for questions, debate and disagreements with the character. The program wraps up with the presenter breaking character to answer questions as a researcher.

The West Virginia Humanities Council History Alive! program is being hosted by The Museum in the Park.

On Saturday and Sunday, visitors can learn how early frontiersmen, Native Americans, Civil War soldiers and craftsmen lived.

This will allow participants to see the changes in clothing, lifestyles, firearms, weapons and crafts over a period of time. Participants can watch gunsmiths break down and rebuild firearms, and observe re-enactors as they set off cannons and fire flintlock guns.

Every fall as part of Frontier Days Weekend, local and regional

re-enactors create an encampment on the museum’s grounds and demonstrate different techniques used by settlers to survive and be comfortable in early America. Sutlers, who were civilian merchants who sold provisions to soldiers in the field, in camp or in quarters, also will be on hand with historic and traditional-themed goods for sale.

Activities will run from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Visitors also are invited to tour two special exhibits at the museum. The History of Guns and Firearms shows the changes in guns from early wheel locks and flintlocks to the revolvers and repeating rifles used during the Civil War. A private collection of dolls and toys from the mid1700s through 1800s is on display. The exhibit shows the changes in toys from simple handmade rag and yarn dolls to the mass market toys that evolved through the assembly

line manufacturing of the Industrial Revolution.

Other current exhibits include The Buffalo Creek Disaster exhibit, which has artifacts that survived the 1972 flood; Railroad and Coal Mining of Southern West Virginia, which features a model train; a general store common to southern West Virginia in the early to mid-20th century; Blenko Glass from the West Virginia State Museum collection; and an exhibit of pottery shards; early settler and Native American artifacts from the late Ron Moxley collection; photographs and biographies of West Virginia Vandalia Award winners from 19812011; Industrial Art, which has paintings of railroads, trains and coal and railroad industry buildings; and props and costumes from the 2006 movie We Are Marshall.

All activities for the Civil War School Programs and Frontier Days Weekend are free. For more information, call (304) 792-7229.

Putnam County Schools October breakfast and lunch menus Putnam County Schools – Menu – October 2012 Putnam County Schools – Child Nutrition Breakfast/Lunch Menu Monday, 10/15: Pizza Bagel LUNCH: BEEF RIBLETS, Mashed Potatoes, Sugar Snap Peas, Warm Apple Crisp, Milk Tuesday, 10/16: Chicken & Biscuit

LUNCH: PORK BBQ ON A BUN, Baked Beans, Sliced Cucumbers w/Dip, Fresh Banana, Milk Wednesday, 10/17: Egg & Cheese on English Muffin LUNCH: SLICED HAM, Macaroni & Cheese, Steamed Spinach/Strawberry Cup, Wheat Roll, Milk Thursday, 10/18: Pumpkin

October Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL

Jerry Manning Zachary Billups Adam Black Jacquelyn Blankenship Brittany Carr Mary Carr David Collins Catherine Damron Shirley Damron Sandy Fichter Georgia Ingwerson Mariah “Danni” Jarvis

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

Chocolate Chip Muffin, Yogurt w/Granola LUNCH: GRILLED CHICKEN & CHEESE RANCH SNACK WRAP, Baked Potato, Orange Wedges, Milk Friday, 10/19: Belgian Waffle Sticks LUNCH: CHEESE STUFFED BREADSTICK W/MARINARA, Corn on the Cob, Diced Peaches, Orange Sherbet/Milk Monday, 10/22: Mini French Toast LUNCH: CHICKEN & NOODLES, Green Beans, Tossed Salad

w/Romaine, Fresh Grapes, Cornbread, Milk Tuesday, 10/23: Breakfast Pizza LUNCH: SCRAMBLED EGGS/SAUSAGE PATTY, Diced Hashbrown Potatoes, Applesauce, Biscuit, Milk Wednesday, 10/24: School Made Wheat Cinnamon Roll LUNCH: SHRIMP POPPERS, Caesar Salad w/School Made Croutons, Steamed Peas, Fruit Cocktail/Yogurt Cup, Milk Thursday, 10/25: Oatmeal Cinnamon Toast LUNCH: PEPPERONI ROLL,

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Steamed Broccoli, Marinated Black Bean Salad, Grapefruit Sections, Milk Friday, 10/26: Biscuit w/Gravy LUNCH: HAMBURGER ON A BUN, Lettuce/Tomato/Cheese, Crinkle Cut Fries, Orange Wedges, Milk Monday, 10/29: Breakfast Bites LUNCH: BREADED CHICKEN STRIPS, Quick Baked Potato, Steamed Carrot Coins, Applesauce/Choc Chip Cookie, Milk Tuesday, 10/30: Egg & Cheese Burrito LUNCH: SPAGHETTI W/MEATSAUCE, Garden Spinach Salad, Sliced Peaches, Garlic Toast, Milk Wednesday, 10/31: Pumpkin Bar LUNCH: TURKEY & CHEESE ON A BUN, Romaine Lettuce/Tomato, Steamed Zucchini Squash, Fresh Kiwi Slices, Milk Thursday, 11/1: Chicken & Biscuit LUNCH: ROAST BEEF W/GRAVY, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Sliced Pears, Wheat Roll, Milk Friday, 11/2: Blueberry Muffin, Yogurt w/Granola LUNCH: GRILLED CHICKEN ON A BUN, Romaine Lettuce/Tomato, Baked Beans, Fresh Grapes, Milk

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October 9-13,2012 – Page 5

Putnam Rotary Club learns about relief work in Haiti TEAYS VALLEY -- Most of the time, Shelly Hodges labors diligently for Fruth Pharmacy in Nitro. But one week each year, Hodges packs up medicines generously provided by Fruth and donates a week to the Friends of Fort Liberte, a nonprofit West Virginia mission to Haiti.

Fort Liberte is a town of about 8,000 people on the north coast of Haiti.

Nearly 40 years ago Dr. Robert Weaver, of the First Baptist Church of St. Albans, hosted Pastor Andre Jean, a recent seminary graduate ministering in Fort Liberte.

Pastor Andre had a growing congregation in need of a building.

J. D. King, an architect in the St. Albans church, heard about Pastor Andre's work, and he sent work crews to build the Jerusalem Baptist Church in Fort Liberte.

Word spread about the mission to Haiti, and other groups from West Virginia began work on a new building for Pastor Andre's Eben-Ezer School The school which had its start in the 1960s with a kindergarten program now serves 1,200 children at all grade levels. Teacher pay

Shelly Hodges speaks to the Putnam Rotary Club about relief work she has been involved with in Haiti. Courtesy photo is about $40 a month.

Through a teacher-buddy program operated by Friends, Eben-Ezer teachers are paired with various groups in West Virginia -- individuals, Sunday school classes, civic groups -for supplies and assistance.

The lunch program at EbenEzer is supported by the "Feed My Lambs" project. Any donations marked "food" go into this program to feed hungry children.

A farm on land donated to the church is beginning to produce food for the community.

Several families raise gardens and keep animals on the land, assisted by a resident farmer with a college degree in agricultural science.

Friends also replaced an orphanage building, the King Center, which now houses 50 children. A medical clinic is staffed all year by a few nurses, and a doctor visits one weekend each month.

As interest and involvement grew in the work in Haiti, the Friends of Fort Liberte formally incorporated in Elkins, W.Va., in 1993.

The mission is trans-denominational, Hodges told the Putnam Rotary Club at the group's Oct. 9 meeting. The chairman of the organization since 1993 is Annette Crislip of Clarksburg, a member of the first work group to Haiti from St. Albans back in 1975.

All work for the organization is donated and all labor is volunteer, Hodges said. None of the directors are paid. Trips to Fort Liberte are funded by the workers themselves.

"Every penny given goes to Pastor Andre Jean's children in the Eben-Ezer School and the King Orphanage,” she said.

Hodges, herself, felt the mis-

sion call five years ago.

She will make another trip in February for a volunteer week at Fort Liberte. Four medical students, with several nurses and helpers will join the Nitro pharmacist for a mission trip from the First Presbyterian Church of South Charleston.

The website calendar for Friends through June shows mission trips scheduled from Clarksburg and Huntington and also from other states -Virginia, Ohio, Tennessee and New Jersey.

The Putnam Rotary Club joined the Fort Liberte relief mission earlier this year with donations to the food program and the King Center orphanage construction fund. The Putnam Rotary Club also sponsors Walnise St. Julien, a student at the Eben-Ezer School, with food and school supplies. Eightyear-old Walnise is in the second grade.

The impact of the Friends mission is evident, Hodges said. Building construction is under way. Residents are taught to raise modular sections so the work continues when mission teams are not on site. The church farm is beginning to produce food, and most chil-

dren now receive at least one meal every day. Trash and litter was once a big problem, but now Fort Liberte has its own garbage truck.

Hodges is looking forward to her next trip to Haiti in February.

"The children are so appreciative and orderly," she said.

"We served 1,627 patients during our last team visit. They were lined up on the porch of the medical center when we arrived in the mornings."

The team is restricted in its luggage allowance, and most of what it carries are medicines and medical supplies. Gift packages are usually mailed to Pastor Andre.

"The packages are waiting for us when we arrive," said Hodges.

A graduate of the WVU School of Pharmacy, Sally Hodges has 23 years of professional experience as a pharmacist. She is a counselor at the Southern District 4-H Horse Camp in the summers, again as a volunteer.

She and husband, Jim, make their home in Cross Lanes.

For more information about Putnam Rotary, visit www.putnamrotary.com.

Marshall rec center sponsors healthy kids event HUNTINGTON – The Marshall Recreation Center is inviting kids to get ready to get active in a spooky Halloween setting as it hosts the 4th annual “Haunted Rec” event from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23. The event is free and open to the public.

The recreation center is partnering with the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Committee to encourage kids to be active through the Healthy Kids, Healthy WV initiative.

The goal of the Healthy Kids, Healthy WV initiative, a program created by Generation WV, is to use the members of young professionals organizations to inspire communities across the state to make environmental changes that will reverse the current rise in childhood obesity rates. Community members can come to “Haunted Rec,” the Huntington area’s Healthy Kids, Healthy WV event, for entertainment and education, and leave with message points and motivation to make a difference in the

community.

At “Haunted Rec” kids can take on an opponent as they tackle the haunted obstacle course which will include howling hurdles, creepy ladder drills, horrifying hula hoops, bone-chilling box jumps and much more. By popular demand, the Rec Center is also bringing back the Haunted House. The spooky house is full of surprises lurking around every

corner.

All participants will be able to take part in the Rec’s “Eat This Not That” challenge with a spooky, Halloween twist. They can test their food knowledge and make the most healthful choices as they decide what to eat and what to avoid.

Every participant will leave the Rec with a goody bag full of treats, not tricks! Participants are

asked to wear costumes.

For more information call Marshall Recreation Center Assistant

Director Michele Muth at 304696-2943 or e-mail pallante1@marshall.edu.

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Page 6 – October 9-13,2012 PATRICK "PAT" MACKAY ANDERSON ELICIA FAITH NICHOLAS BIAS SERGEANT MASTER WILLIAM DALE CARTE DONALD F. CHANEY SHERRY LYNN CROUCH FRED M. DUNHAM MARY ELLEN HAZELWOOD BILLY LEE HENDERSON DIXIE "MOMMY D" KIDD ROBERT "BOB" L. MILLER CATHY RANSOM BEULAH MELISSA ROLLINS DORIS EDITH JONES SKEENS ARLIE EDWARD SUTPHIN ANDREW JOSEPH SWAMP

PATRICK "PAT" MACKAY ANDERSON Patrick "Pat" Mackay Anderson, 88, of Fraziers Bottom, formerly of Huntington, passed away peacefully Monday, October 1, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Patrick was born August 19, 1924, and was the only child of the late James H. Anderson and Elizabeth Mackay Anderson. He graduated from South Charleston High School in 1942 and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was accepted into the U.S. Air Cadet Program and received his pilot training at Lodwick School of Aeronautics. He proudly served his country as a P47 fighter pilot during World War II with the 9th U.S. Army Air Forces in the European Theater of Operations, flying 81 successful missions and receiving numerous honors, including the Distinguished Flying Cross and eight Air Medals, and achieving the rank of first lieutenant. After the war ended, he attended college on the G.I. Bill at Carnegie Institute, near Pittsburgh, later transferring to Marshall College, now Marshall University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. While attending college he met classmate, Mary Lou Anderson. They married on December 31, 1955, and made their home in Huntington, residing there for 55 years.

Patrick was employed first as a chemist with Allied Chemical, but spent most of his career with Novamont Chemical-Aristech, later purchased by U.S. Steel, retiring with 25 years of service. He loved to tinker with electronics and was quite gifted at it. He enjoyed traveling and hiking, identifying wild flowers and bird watching. He was an avid reader and coin collector.

In addition to his parents, Patrick was preceded in death by his nephew, Stanley Lee Frazier.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 56 years, Mary Lou Frazier Anderson; niece, Catherine M. Frazier Akers and husband, Danny; nephew, William "Gary" Frazier and wife, Karen; and nephew, Joseph Frazier; great-niece and nephews and great-great-nieces and

nephews; and many other family members and friends.

A memorial service was held Friday, October 5, at Fraziers Bottom Church of God. The family requests that donations are made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387.

Reger Funeral Home provided cremation services for Patrick per his request.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

ELICIA FAITH NICHOLAS BIAS Elicia Faith Nicholas Bias, 47, of Ona, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.

Elicia had a sweet, sweet spirit, a warm and inviting smile, and was a Godly inspiration to everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her mother, Pat Nicholas of Milton. She was preceded in death by her father, Emzy Nicholas; and her brother, Larry Conner.

Survived by her husband, David Bias of Ona; and her two beautiful daughters, Carlie Nichole Bias and Cara Elizabeth Bias, who both loved their mommy very much.

She is also survived by her nephew, Kevin Conner of Milton; his wife Charity Conner; and their children, Josh and Emily Conner, who affectionately called Elicia their Aunt Sha Sha. She is also survived by a host of special aunts, uncles, cousins, sisters-in-law, and many, many special friends.

Elicia was an active member of Bethesda United Methodist Church of Ona, where she had many Christian sisters and brothers that she loved deeply. She loved to sing praises to her God with her beautiful alto voice, and honored God with her "servant heart." She was the ultimate "giver," and always looked out for the needs of others before her own. Before she was married, she spent her youth and younger adult life as a very active member of Union Baptist Church of Milton, where she came to know her Lord, and was loved and mentored by her many church friends and family. She also served her God through participation in the Kairos of W.Va. prison ministry and also through the Ashland Area Emmaus Community. She impacted countless lives with her ministry and service.

Elicia had two education degrees from Marshall University.

Before children, she taught in both the Cabell and Putnam County school systems, with most of her time at Hurricane Middle School. After children, she was a preschool teacher at the Pea Ridge Baptist Church Preschool.

A celebration of life memorial service was held Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at Bethesda United Methodist Church by Rev. J. Williams St. Clair and Robert Nicholas. Burial followed in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Bar-

boursville.

Please send a donation to the Bethesda United Methodist Church in support of the youth ministries of her church. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

MASTER SERGEANT WILLIAM DALE CARTE Master Sergeant William Dale Carte, 89, of Gordon, passed away at CAMC Teays Valley after a long illness on October 7, 2012.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Vee Carte, in August of this year. They were married on December 24, 1953, in Hampton, Va., where he was stationed at Langley Air Force Base. He was born November 13, 1922, in Charleston. He served for 26 years before he retired on August 31, 1968. He was in the 385th bomb group during World War II as a B17 top gunner and participated in 17 missions over enemyoccupied Europe before crashing in Switzerland, where he was held prisoner for nine months.

He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles and Daniel.

He is survived by his sons, Norman Earl Carte of Costa Mesa, Calif., Joseph Daniel Carte of Culloden, William Carte Jr. of Lincolnton, N.C., Jeffery B. Carte of Gordon and Martin J. Carte of Gordon; nine grandchildren; brother, Jonnie Carte; sister, Minnie Catherine Prouty; and one brother-in-law, Franklin Linville of Charleston.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, October 12, at The Catholic Church of the Ascension, celebrated by the Rev. Harry N. Cramer. Burial followed in Memory Gardens, Boone County.

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

Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

DONALD F. CHANEY Donald F. Chaney, 72, of Hurricane, went to be with the lord on October 5, 2012 to leave all his worldly pain behind.

Donald grew up in Hamlin, the youngest son of Vergil and Marie Gibson Chaney who preceded him in death. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years Barbara Nichols Chaney; son, Greg Chaney M.D. and his wife Susan of Kenova. Daughter, Kimberly Chaney (His Buddy) of Hurricane; two brothers, William Chaney and his wife Anna and Arthur Chaney and his wife Joyce of Hamlin. Granddaughter Jordan Chaney of Portsmouth, Ohio.; grandson, Colby Chaney of Barboursville; step- granddaughter, Nichole Bishop of Huntington and his beloved dogs.

Don was a construction worker working out of several local unions. He retired from Hobet

The Putnam Standard Coal Mines (Patriot Coal) at Julian. Don attended Ethel Baptist Church at Sweetland, W.Va. The family would like to thank the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington for their care and understanding through a very difficult time, all of our friends and our Church.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 9, at Allen Funeral Home with Rev. Buck Adkins and Rev. J. R. Steward officiating. Burial followed in Forest Memorial Park in Milton.

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

Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

SHERRY LYNN CROUCH Sherry Lynn Crouch, 60, of Chesapeake, died October 2, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, with her family and friends by her side.

Sherry fought her battle with cancer with ferocity and humility. We are glad she is finally at peace and we will continue to be inspired by her strength. There is nobody quite like our Sherry.

She was a devoted employee, working the last 17 years at Edgewood Summit in Charleston. She rarely missed, firmly believing nobody could fill her shoes. We are grateful for the ongoing support and kindness from her many buddies there.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Wanda McClure Crouch.

Surviving are her sons, Shawn (Theresa) Hudnall and their children, Jay and McKenzie, of Cabin Creek and Greg (Casey) Hudnall and their children, Brooke, Sydnee and Starr, of Ronda; daughter, Nicole (Greg) Adams and their children, A.J. and Avery, of Clayton, N.C.; sisters, Marva Lee Crouch of Chesapeake and Jean Ann (Harry) Allred of Fraziers Bottom; brother, Wade M. (Sherry Ann) Crouch of Dry Branch; and best friend, Carol Moore.

Funeral services were held Friday, October 5, at Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, with Pastor David Wall officiating.

Burial followed in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow.

Donations may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.

Condolences may be sent to the family at leonardjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

FRED M. DUNHAM Fred M. Dunham, 87, of Buffalo, passed away Monday, October 8, 2012, at Teays Valley Center, following a short illness.

He was a World Word II veteran, retired from the General Motors Corporation and was a member of the United Auto Workers

Union.

Born September 19, 1925, he was the son of the late Earl M. Dunham and Florence Miller Dunham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Broadman; and grandson, Daniel Bakston.

Survivors include his daughter, Bonnie L. Dunham of Ashland, Ohio; son, Fred M. Dunham Jr.; brother, Ray Dunham; sisters, Jean Nichol and Irene Thomas; and grandchildren, Bob Bakston, Michelle Bakston and Deb Chapman. Fred is also survived by five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, October 11, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor David Panaro Jr. officiating.

Burial followed in Buffalo Memorial Park, Buffalo.

Online condolences may be sent to the Dunham family, and the online guestbook signed, by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, was in charge of arrangements.

MARY ELLEN HAZELWOOD Mary Ellen Hazelwood went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2012, at the Hubbard Hospice House, where she was greeted by the angels and her husband of 59 years, Charles.

She was born on October 22, 1926, in Smithers, to Opie Sr. and Cecil Nutter.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Juanita Cundiff, Teresa Willis and Ermalee Spurlock; brother, Opie Nutter Jr.; and beloved husband, Charles Edward Hazelwood. She worked as a clerk for 17 years at Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. and until her retirement at Putnam County Vocational School in Eleanor.

She loved the nature and the outdoors.

She enjoyed bird watching, poetry and walks in the woods.

She loved to quilt and crochet and giving her handiwork to family and friends.

She was a former member of Eleanor Presbyterian Church, where she was a church treasurer and choir member. She was a member of Teays Valley Presbyterian Church and, when she was able, attended Dunbar Presbyterian Church. She was a wonderful friend, wife, mother and "mee maw" who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Judi from Charleston, Phyllis (Raymond) Wilcox from Bel Air, Md., and Debbie (Lieven) D'huyvetter from Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Eric D'huyvetter from Columbus, Ohio, and Allison (Scott) Heineman from Columbus, Ohio; sisters, Hope June (Bobby) McKnight from Falls View, Mona Lord from Bull Head, Ariz., and Betty Dent from Danville; brother, Samuel Nutter from Cleveland, Ohio.

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The Putnam Standard The family would like to give a special thank you to her caregiver, Angela Daniel, and the wonderful caring staff from Hospice Home Care and Hubbard House for giving her love, respect and dignity; you were truly a gift from God. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 6, Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. David Bush officiating. Burial followed in Montgomery Memorial Park, London.

BILLY LEE HENDERSON Billy Lee Henderson passed away on October 3, 2012. He was 94 years of age and at his home with his family by his side. He was born July 2, 1918, (he had 93 ½ wonderful years in great health).

He graduated from Hurricane High School where he played baseball and football.

Billy was a World War II veteran.

After his military service he carried mail on horseback, in 1949 started his own insurance agency, Henderson Insurance.

He was a founding member of Sleepy Hollow Golf Course. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Hurricane.

Billy loved people, and he loved playing golf in his younger years.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Evon Henderson; daughter Christy (Jim) Garthee of Greenup, Kentucky; son, Scott (Connie) Henderson of Hurricane; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank our God sent caregivers, Becky Porter, Debra Scites, Nicole Bevins, Donna Brock, Brenda Black and Dottie Bevins. Thanks to all the visitors he had during his illness and thanks to Lori Carter, his hospice nurse. All the above are angels.

The family asks that donations are sent to Hospice, 1606 Kanawha Blvd, Charleston, WV 25302.

Funeral services were held Monday, October 8, at First Baptist Church of Hurricane, with Rev Dr. James Lutz and Mr. James McGehee officiating, burial followed in Hurricane Town Cemetery.

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

DIXIE "MOMMY D" KIDD Dixie "Mommy D" Kidd, 78, of Alum Creek, went home to the Lord peacefully Friday October 5, 2012 after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hurshel (Hurk) Kidd; father and mother, Andrew and Susan Purdue Turley; brother, Toy Turley and sister, Louise Elkins.

She was a homemaker, a giver of love, and a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.

She is survived by her son, Todd (Tammy) Wheeler of Hurricane; sisters, Elsie (Ray) Pauley of Alum Creek and Margaret Jackson (Norman) of Dunbar; grandchildren, Latasha, Shyenna and Bella, also she is survived by Ellen Sowards who was known as the daughter she never had and her children, Aaron and Micah Sowards.

She touched many lives.

Services were held Sunday, October 7, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Minister Richard Runyan officiating. Burial followed at Forks of Coal Cemetery Alum Creek.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.curryfuneralhome.org.

The family requests donations are made to the Teays Valley Nursing Home, 590 North Popular Fork Road, Hurricane, WV 25526.

ROBERT "BOB" L. MILLER Robert "Bob" L. Miller, 54, of Eleanor, passed away October 7, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House, after a massive heart attack on September 20, 2012.

He leaves behind his wife, Carla Miller; four sons, Adam Miller and Josh Conley of Eleanor and Timmy and Shaun Miller of Chicago, Ill.; six grandchildren, Christopher Thrift and Katie and Joey Danberry of Sissonville and Evan Miller, Kayonna and Kaydence Narducy of Chicago; two sisters, Lorraine (Ray) King and Barbara Miller, both of Orland Park, Ill.; and his brother, Marty (Patricia) Peterson of St. Albans.

He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Peterson; and brother, Dwayne Miller.

He was in the U.S. Army and received an honorable discharge.

Bob was employed by Eleanor Foodland, where he made many friends and customers who will really miss him. Bob's boss and best friend, Jeremy Fellure of Eleanor, saved his life by performing CPR on him right after his heart attack. We appreciate Jeremy and Becky Holston very much.

Bob will be highly missed.

A tribute to the life of Robert "Bob" Lewis Miller was held Tuesday, October 9, at Riverside Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Hanna officiating. Private burial will follow at a later date.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted Miller family.

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

CATHY RANSOM Cathy Ransom, 60, of Charleston, passed away October 5, 2012, at her residence.

Cathy was a nurse at CAMC Memorial Hospital, and had held several hospital supervisory po-

sitions throughout her career.

She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald "Gerry" Ransom.

Surviving are her mother, Angelina "Angie" Ransom of St. Albans; brothers, Gary Ransom of Charleston, and Greg Ransom of Charlotte, N.C.; special cousins, Kaven and Liz Ransom; special friend, Mike Donohoe; life-long friends, Anne, Brenda, Janet and Mary Anne.

The family requests memorials in Cathy's name to St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1023 6th Ave., St. Albans, W.Va. 25177.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday, October 9, St. Francis of Assisi Church with Father Patrick McDonough officiating.

Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at cpjfuneralhome.com.

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

BEULAH MELISSA ROLLINS Beulah Melissa Rollins, 85, of Beckley, formerly of Putnam County, returned to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 2, 2012.

Born April 13, 1927, in Liberty, she was the daughter of Franklin and Hazel Bowling.

While a retired housekeeper by trade, she will always be remembered as a loving wife, sister, mother, and grandmother.

Beulah was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Beckley.

Those left to celebrate the life and memory of Beulah include daughters, Ramona Dent of Nitro, Mary Scott and husband, Don, of Leon; and sons, Rick Rollins and wife, Joyce, Mike Rollins and wife, Jody, both of Beckley. Also celebrating her life are seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren: Phil Bowling of Ohio, Mark Adkins and his wife, Denise, of Burlington, Ky., Carrie Bell and husband, Joe, of Taylor Mills, Ky., Ricky Rollins and wife, Alexis, of Beckley, Stacey Myers and husband, Mike, of Charlton Heights, Joe Rollins and wife, Brandi, from Daniels and Joshua Rollins, also of Beckley. Beulah also leaves behind three sisters, Myrtle Priddy, Othenia Higginbotham, and Ruth Thornton, all of Putnam County.

Beulah will be reunited with her husband of 59 years, Denver, who passed away in 2010.

Also awaiting Beulah's arrival will be her parents, Franklin and Hazel; sisters, Lola Persinger, Dorthea Thornton, Carol Scott, Violet Thornton; and her brothers, Woodrow, Lawrence, and Herman; and great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Dent.

The family would like to extend a special offer of gratitude to

October 9-13,2012 – Page 7 Dr. Ayne Amjad and staff, the staff of Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital third floor and ICU, and her loving caregivers, Jamie Holtzapel and family, Chelsea Avis and family, Lisa Webb and family, Betty Dirickson, Monique and Anna, and the entire staff of the Raleigh County Commission on Aging.

Services were held Sunday, October 7, at First Church of the Nazarene, Beckley, with Pastor Richard Wagoner officiating. Burial followed in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens of Beckley.

Online condolences and other information can be sent to the family by visiting www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.

Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, was in charge of the arrangements.

DORIS EDITH JONES SKEENS Doris Edith Jones Skeens, 74, of Red House, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, John and Laura Jones; daughter, Holly Robin Skeens; two sisters; and eight brothers.

She is survived by sons, Fred Skeens of Payson, Ariz., and Chris Skeens of Red House; daughter, Ena Gagne of Mesa, Ariz.; three sisters, June Eastes of WinstonSalem, N.C., Naomi Wegert of Zephyrhills, Fla., and Priscilla Shamblin of Poca; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

A tribute to the life of Doris Skeens was held Saturday, October 6, at Gatens-Harding Chapel with Pastor Craig Culbertson officiating. Entombment followed at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House.

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

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

ARLIE EDWARD SUTPHIN Arlie Edward Sutphin, 79 of Chesapeake, WV died October 2, 2012 at Golden Living Center, St. Albans.

He was born May 29, 1933 at Chesapeake, WV to Thomas Arlie "Tommy" Sutphin and Catherine LeMaster Sutphin. Arlie graduated from Marmet Junior High School on May 26, 1948.

He attended East Bank High School 1949-1951.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps 1951-1954 where he served in Korea.

He then served in the active and inactive Reserves 1954-1965.

Upon his discharge from the Marines, Arlie returned to East Bank High School and graduated on May 26, 1955.

Arlie enrolled at Morris Harvey College (now the University of Charleston).

Further education at West Vir-

ginia State University and The WV Police Academy.

He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from West Virginia State University in May 1993.

He retired as a Kanawha County Deputy Sherriff on June 21, 1988, after being employed there since 1965 in the whole spectrum of law enforcement.

Arlie married the love of his life Charlotte Harless Sutphin on January 26, 1967 at Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church in Marmet, WV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Mother in Law: Mary Z. Harless.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by: Son: Larry Allen (June) Harless of Caldwell, OH; Sisters: Mary Jane (Jim) Stephenson of St. Albans, Barbara Ellen (the late Kenneth W.) Witwer of Lancaster, PA; Nephews: John Stephenson and Dr. Kenneth Witwer II and Nieces: Cathy Jacob and Nina Mitchell.

Funeral services were held Saturday October 6, 2012 at Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet with Rev. Dr. James C. Abner, coworker with Kanawha Co. Sherriff's Department officiating.

Burial followed in Marmet Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at leonardjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

ANDREW JOSEPH SWAMP Andrew Joseph Swamp, 75, of Winfield, formerly of Fayetteville, N.C., passed away at home on Saturday, October 6, 2012.

Born February 12, 1937, in Hobart, Wis., he was a son of the late Andrew and Mary Cooper Swamp.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gaynelle Swamp; and sons, Richard Swamp and Andrew Swamp Jr. Mr. Swamp retired from the United States Air Force with the rank of staff sergeant and attended Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church, Hurricane.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Teresa "Terry" and Jeff Mozingo of Winfield, with whom he made his home over the last several years; three granddaughters, Kathlyn, Elisabeth and Emily Mozingo, all of Winfield; and several nieces and nephews in Wisconsin and South Carolina.

Funeral services were held Saturday, October 13, at Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church, Hurricane, with Dr. John D. Smith officiating.

Graveside services, with military honors, were held Monday, October 15, at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Spring Lake, N.C. Burial followed in the memorial gardens.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the Swamp family.

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Time For Service ~ Area Church Services ~

Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church ~ Buff Creek Rd. Hurricane, WV. "Helping the hurt get out of the dirt" Service TimesSunday morning 10:00 a.m.; Sunday eve. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. Eve Bible study 7:00 p.m. Special meeting 4th Saturday each month at 7:00 p.m. All area Churches welcome.

Heaven is obtainable, Hell is avoidable. We still preach The Book, The Blood and, The Blessed Hope. Pastor Ernie Spence – 304-617-2752.

Redeemer Presbyterian Church, PCA, welcomes the community to learn of God's love and grace.

They meet at Teays Valley Cinema for worship service at 10 a.m. The church's pastor is Barrett Jordan. For more information, call the church office, 304-757-1197, or check the church's website at www.redeemerpcawv.org.

Teays Valley Church of God ~ 4430 Teays Valley Road, PO Box 270, Scott Depot, WV 25526 www.tvcog.org - (304)757-9222.

Service times: Sunday’s - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, 10:15 a.m.

Morning Worship, 6:00 p.m.

Evening Discipleship. Wednesday’s: 6:45 p.m. Evening Discipleship. Pastor Melissa Pratt.

Winfield Community Church~ 144 Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV, 25560. (304) 5861146. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Michael Hurlbert.

Mt. Salem UM Church ~ 4-1/2 miles East of Hurricane on Rt. 60 across from covered bridge, on left. Sunday: Morning worship 9:30; Sunday School 10:30.

Wednesday Bible study 7:00 P.M.; Family night first Wednesday of each month @ 7:00 P.M. Pastor: Ralph Kernen (304) 7578446.

Presbyterian Church of the Covenant ~ Living the Love of Jesus Christ. 2438 US Route 60, Hurricane, WV 25526. 304-5622012, pcclife.com Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Buffalo Church of God ~ Corner of Rt 62 & Church Street, Buffalo (Putnam Co.). Sunday: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.

Morning Worship; 7:00 p.m.

Evening Worship. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Mid-week Service. Pas-

tor Wayne Burch. 304-937-3447.

~ 4345 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV. 757-9166.

Winfield United Methodist Church ~ Looking for a church family? Join us at Winfield United Methodist Church, 20 Radwin Drive (Behind McDonald’s) Winfield. Two services 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Pastor: Tom Hill.

Pastor Dr. Rod Taylor.

Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Mid Week Service 7 p.m. www.thedepotlive.com

Springdale Free Will Baptist Church ~ Cow Creek Road, Hurricane (Directions: Off Rt 34, 21/2 miles on Cow Creek Road, stay on left fork of Cow Creek.

Church is on the right). Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Midweek Service 7 p.m. Pastor Larry Cooper. 5625389.

Teays Valley Church of the Nazarene~ 3937 Teays Valley Road, Teays, WV 25569 (Mail: PO Box 259) Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning worship; 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship. Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. Prayer Gathering, Children & Teen Programs. Last Saturday of each month; Clothing Closet from 9 a.m. until noon.

Free clothes for everyone!

Pastor: Rev. Charles V. Williams.

Phone: 304-757-8400.

First Baptist Church~ “Connecting People to Jesus Christ” 2635 Main Street, Hurricane, WV, 25526 – 304-562-9281. Dr. James E. Lutz, Senior Pastor. Sunday services: 8:50 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Sunday School – 10 a.m.; Wednesday 6:30 p.m. www.fbcoh.com Good Hope Baptist Church ~ Turkey Creek Road, Hurricane.

Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m.

Ascension Catholic Church 905 Hickory Mill Rd., Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-562-5816.

Services: Saturday evening 5:30 p.m. Sunday morning 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Rev. Neil R. Buchlein, Pastor. www.ascensionwv.com Cross of Grace Lutheran Church ~ 30 Grace Drive, Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-562-0616.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday - 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Pastor Jerry Kliner, STS. “Where people discover Jesus and grow in Faith”. www.coglutheran.com Scott Depot Christ Fellowship

Teays Valley Baptist Church ~ Dr. John D. Smith, Pastor.

3926 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-757-9306. www.teaysvalleybaptist.com Services: SUNDAY - Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship & Children’s Church 10:30 a.m.; Evening worship 6:00 p.m.; Choir Rehearsal 5 p.m.

WEDNESDAY – Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m.; Awana 7:00 p.m.

All services are interpreted for the deaf. TV Service on Suddenlink Channel 2, Wed. 8:30 – 9 p.m. Radio Program WEMM 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

Buffalo Presbyterian Church ~ 2125 Buffalo Road, Buffalo, WV, 25033. Sunday School Service 10 a.m.; Worship Sunday Service 11 a.m. Wednesday Service – Bible Study, 7 p.m. Pastor – Denver Tucker.

Buffalo Nazarene Church ~ Rt. 62, Buffalo, WV, 25033.

Sunday School Service 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday night Worship Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Pastor Sherry Kinsey 937-3258.

Otter Branch Church ~ Box 213, 18 Mile Road, Buffalo, WV, 25033 Sunday School Service 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Pastor Mike Tucker.

Manilla Chapel ~ Manilla Ridge Road, Robertsburg, WV. SUNDAY: Morning service 10 a.m.; Evening service 6:00 p.m.

TUESDAY: Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Everyone welcome.

Way of Truth Tabernacle ~ 900 Roosevelt Dr., Eleanor, WV. Services: Sunday morning 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Pastor Nathan Morris (304)543-8053. A new beginning on the old path.

Bethel Baptist – Upper Mud River Road, Sias, WV. Services: Sunday morning 10 a.m.; Sunday night 6 p.m.; Wednesday night 7:00 p.m.

Glad Tidings Assembly of God ~ 121 Mill Road, Hurricane, WV,

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Adult & Children’s Service Sunday 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Midweek Service 7:00 p.m.

Church Phone 304-562-3074.

Pastor: Rebekah Jarrell. Asst.

Pastor: Aaron Hil. Winfield Presbyterian Church ~ Winfield Presbyterian Church, 4th and Ferry Streets. “A praying community where friendship counts.” Cherrie Sizemore, Minister. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.; Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Looking for a church to call “home”? We would like to be that place.

Pine Grove Church of Christ ~ 4504 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot. 304-757-8543 (o); 304757-2866 (h). prediger1@verizon.net. Sunday morning Bible Classes 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Studies 7:00 p.m.

Tm Jorgensen, Minister.

Grandview Baptist Church, Red House. Sunday school – 10 am; Sunday evening 7 pm; Wednesday 7 pm. Pastor: Woody Willard.

Winfield Church of the Nazarene ~ 2986 Winfield Rd., Winfield, WV 25213. Sunday School 9:45 am; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 am; Sunday Praise Service at 6:00pm; Wednesday Kidz & Teens 7:00 pm; Wednesday Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm.

Pastor Robert Fulton, 304-5862180.

Laywell Church of Christ ~ Sycamore Road, Hurricane, WV. Services: Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m. Phone number for more information, 304-562-6135.

Kanawha Valley Baptist Church ~ 949 Roosevelt Ave., (U.S. Rt. 62), Eleanor, WV 25070. Pastors: John Hage and Art Hage. Phone

304-437-3513 and 304-437-2740.

Services: 3:00 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church ~ Rt. 3 Box 97 (6242 Trace Fork Rd.), Hurricane, WV 25526. Phone 304-562-5880.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Children’s Emmy Club, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday. Pastor: Robert Adkins. Everyone welcome.

Providence Baptist Church ~ Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday night 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Bob Kelly. Phone 304-586-2832.

Gateway Christian Church ~ Weekly Sunday Evening Service at 6 p.m. Valley Park, Hurricane, WV. Adult & Children’s Ministry available. For more information please call 304-727-8919 or visit www.gatewaychurch.net. Senior Minister: Dave Stauffer. LOVE GOD – LOVE PEOPLE – SERVE. Lakeview Christian Church ~ 108 Lakeview Drive, Hurricane, WV, 25526. Services: Sunday – 11 am and 6:30 pm; Wednesday – 7 pm. Pastor: Jeff Maynard. Phone 304-562-9265.

Faith Independent Church ~ Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, Sunday Choir Practice 6 p.m., Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7 p.m. A little country church set on the side of Rt. 62 in the big town of Black Betsy, WV. Pastoral Team: Michael Landers and Randy Browning Sousanah FWB Church ~ Charley Creek Road, Culloden.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Night Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 p.m.

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WVSU Extension Service Seeks Coffee Drinkers and Mushroom Eaters Learn to grow mushrooms using coffee grounds at WVSU Extension Service workshop INSTITUTE – West Virginia State University Extension Service is seeking coffee drinkers and mushroom eaters for a one-day workshop on growing oyster mushrooms in used coffee grounds. The workshop will take place at the Rock Lake Community Life Center in South Charleston Thursday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. until noon.

Oyster mushrooms are among the most commonly cultivated and widely eaten mushrooms in the world. “They are a great source of protein,” says Brad Cochran, WVSU extension associate, “and can be easily grown entirely with used coffee grounds.”

The workshop will illustrate the method for growing mushrooms in coffee grounds and offers a unique option for recycling something commonly discarded after use.

“Used grounds still have residual nutrients,” says Cocrhan.

“They hold moisture well, which provides a solid environment in which mushrooms and other fungi can grow.”

Attendees will receive a kit containing everything needed to begin growing mushrooms at home. Registration is required, along with a $30 fee to cover the

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The Rock Lake Community Life Center is located at 801 Lincoln Drive in South Charleston.

West Virginia State University is a public, land grant, historically black university, which has evolved into a fully accessible, racially integrated, and multi-generational institution, located in Institute, WV. As a “living laboratory of human relations,” the university is a community of students, staff, and faculty committed to academic growth, service and preservation of the racial and cultural diversity of the institution. Its mission is to meet the higher education and economic development needs of the state and region through innovative teaching and applied research.

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Local teacher to appear on Wheel of Fortune

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

SALT ROCK – Salt Rock Elementary School first grade teacher Jessi Pierson will appear on an upcoming episode of the popular television game showWheel of Fortune.

The episode featuring Pierson was filmed in August and will air during the week of Oct. 22.

Pierson cannot reveal how she did on the show prior to its broadcast later this month, other than to say she was pleased with the way it turned out. Local viewers can find Wheel of Fortune on WSAZ NewsChannel 3 weekdays at 7 p.m.

“I have always wanted to be on the show and have watched it with my Nana since I could read,” said Pierson. “She is the one who inspired me to tryout.”

Pierson tried out for the show last spring, when a traveling “Wheel Mobile” made a stop in West Virginia at the Mardi Gras Casino in Nitro. She said that she and several other people went to the local audition and filled out applications to appear on the program.

At the local auditions, people were picked at random to come up on stage and play the game.

Pierson said that she wasn't picked and thought her chances of

Salt Rock Elementary first grade teacher Jessi Pierson (far left) will appear on an episode of Wheel of Fortune that is set air the week of Oct. 22. Here, her first grade class offers words of encouragement. Courtesy photo. appearing on the show were over.

However, a few months later, producers contacted Pierson by email and asked her to come for an audition.

“One thing on my application form that I think caught the eye of the Wheel of Fortune staff is that I was Miss WestVirginia USA 2009,” said Pierson, who went on that year to place in the Top 10 in the Miss USA Pageant, while also winning Miss Photogenic.

At her audition to appear on the show, Pierson said that she went through an intense process.

“We had to take a timed quiz that was graded upon how many

puzzles we could solve within the time limit,” she said. “After they graded the quizzes they made a cut. Then, we went through several cuts after auditioning in front of the panel. We were judged on our puzzle solving skills as well as our enthusiasm, talking clarity, knowledge of the game, ability to call appropriate letters to solve the puzzle, our speaking skills when introducing ourselves, among other things. It was pretty intense.”

Following the audition, producers told Pierson that she would be notified by mail within two weeks if she had made the cut to appear on the show.

“I didn't get my letter until almost 3 weeks later, after I had already given up hope that I had made it,” Pierson said. “When I got the letter I was with my sister, mom, and nephew and I was screaming and jumping so insanely that I broke a board on my front porch.”

After receiving word that she had been selected to appear on the show, Pierson travelled to California in August to tape her episode.

“I went to tape the show at the beginning of August right before school started,” Pierson said. “The show taped Aug. 10. My mom, Kristi Pierson, and grandma "Nana", Wanda King, made the trip with me.”

Despite the excitement of traveling cross country to appear on a nationally syndicated television show, the trip was not all smooth sailing.

“Our flights were delayed several times and by the time we finally got to Los Angeles I got less than 2 hours of sleep before getting up and ready for the taping,” Pierson said. “Other than that, the trip was awesome.”

While Pierson had watched Wheel of Fortune many times through the years, actually being on the set of the popular television show still contained a few surprises.

“The stage was much smaller than I expected,” she said. “The wheel was also much smaller than I expected, yet much heavier than I expected. I was actually sore the next day from spinning that heavy thing.”

Pierson said that she had a great time taping the Wheel of Fortune episode, and was impressed by long time host Pat Sajak and his partner Vanna White.

“Vanna is so much tinier than I expected and she was also so much more down to earth than I expected as well. She was super sweet,” Pierson said. “I actually got Pat and Vanna's personalized autograph to me and they were so happy to give it.”

Another surprise that Pierson encountered on the set was that Pat andVanna tape a weeks’ worth of shows in one day.

“I was also surprised to learn that they tape all the shows for the week all in one day. So, Pat and Vanna work 4 days a month which sounds great,” she said.

Now back at home, the 25-yearold Ona resident is enjoying her fourth year as a teacher in the first grade classroom at Salt Rock Elementary.

“I absolutely love being a teacher,” she said. “It is so rewarding and fun and is definitely what I was called to do in life. I love going to work every single day.”