The Putnam Standard

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

EXTRA ONLINE EDITION

VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY SET FOR NOV. 4 PAGE 4

Buffalo, Hurricane improve in latest playoff rankings

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

PARKERSBURG – Hurricane and Buffalo High School both moved up in the latest high school football playoff rankings released on Tuesday by the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission.

Hurricane moved up to No. 7 in Class AAA following its 44-20 victory last Friday night over Greenbrier East. The top 16 teams in each class qualify for the postseason playoffs, and the top eight in each class have the opportunity to host a home playoff game if their field meets minimum specifications.

Hurricane has three games remaining on the season, all against potential playoff opponents.

The Redskins play at home this Friday night at 7:30 p.m. against Spring Valley. Spring Valley was ranked as the No. 12 team in the rankings released yesterday.

After that, the road to the postseason doesn't get any easier for the Redskins. Hurricane faces Logan the following week and then closes the season against top ranked Cabell Midland.

Also in Class AAA, Winfield High School was rated as the No. 24 team in the rankings released yesterday.

SEE RANKINGS ON PAGE 3

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

Funds being raised for two Winfield students SUBMITTED REPORT WINFIELD – On Oct. 26, during the Winfield High School versus St. Albans High School football game you can help two Winfield students.

Two young men at Winfield High School are fighting a courageous battle.

Merryc Batt and Jeremy Huff, both Seniors at Winfield High School, have recently been diagnosed with cancer.

Fruth Pharmacy is helping to raise scholarship funds for the two young men, so they can pursue their dreams of higher education.

In order to help provide for the educational expense, a scholarship fund has been established for both Merryc and Jeremy.

Thanks to a generous donation from OhioPyle, Fruth Pharmacy will be contributing 100 percent of the proceeds from the athletic gear items sold during the Oct. 26 Winfield football game to Merryc and Jeremy’s scholarship funds.

Fruth Pharmacy has pledged $2,000 to start the fund. Fruth Pharmacy also continues to sell

Lynne Fruth, president of Fruth Inc. speaks with Jeremy Huff and Merryc Batt about their future goals. The two Winfiled High School seniors were recently diagnosed with cancer, and Fruth is helping to raise scholarship funds for the students. Courtesy photo Winfield school athletic gear at the Winfield Fruth Pharmacy in order to raise more monies for

the scholarships. 10 percent of all sales of Winfield athletic gear sold from Oct. 1 through Nov. 11

will be donated to the scholarSEE STUDENTS ON PAGE 3

Putnam Tech Center to host alternative fuels event ELEANOR – The Putnam Career and Technical Center will celebrate the use of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles, clean technology and reducing our nation’s energy dependence during its National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day Odyssey event.

Scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 18, Putnam Career & Technical Center’s Odyssey is one of more

than 160 events being held concurrently across the United States and internationally in Paris, France and Gothenburg, Sweden.

National AFV Day Odyssey is a biennial event coordinated and created by the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium at WestVirginia University. This year marks the tenth year anniversary of the event; the 2012 theme is “Driving Change Across Amer-

ica.”

Of the 160 Odyssey events, more than 50 are being held at secondary schools. Secondary school events were first included in Odyssey in 2010 to introduce students in grades 7-12 to information about advanced electric drive vehicles and other cleaner transportation technologies. In that inaugural year more than 2,700 students from seventy

schools participated in one of the twenty-six secondary school Odyssey events held in twelve U.S. states.

“We are pleased to join Odyssey 2012 as we continue to drive change across America,” said Kevin Roberts of the Putnam Career & Technical Center. “With our event we will share the message of SEE TECH CENTER ON PAGE 3

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Page 2 – October 15-19,2012 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.

Community Calendar 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 & Recre-

LOCAL DIRECTORY

ation 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 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.

The Putnam Standard Call for Crafters!!!

Come share your talents…

Cross Lanes Methodist Church Craft Day and Bake Sale – Saturday, November 3rd, 9 am – 2 pm.

Space - $20.00. Space with table - $25.00.

Event also includes Annual Health Fair, sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Cross Lanes.

For more information and table reservations, call church office 304-776-3081 or 304-7761362.

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

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.

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 Resource 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 586-2411.

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Tomblin requests FEMA help for additional counties STAFF REPORT CHARLESTON -- Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has requested FEMA provide Individual Assistance to residents in 20 additional counties, including Putnam County, to help West Virginians recover from the June 29th storm.

Previously, Gov. Tomblin won an appeal to provide Individual Assistance in four counties and since, has been working with federal officials to include additional counties.

"Our families, seniors and individuals in these 20 counties need additional help to fully recover from the June storm," Tomblin said. "While I'm grateful to the many individuals and organizations who have worked hard to help families and businesses throughout our state, the need stretches beyond their means. An expansion of the July federal disaster declaration to include individual assistance can mean the world of differ-

ence for many."

Tomblin is specifically requesting individual assistance from the federal government including the Individuals and Households Program, Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Disaster Legal services, Disaster Supplemental Food Nutrition Assistance Program and Crisis Counseling, and Small Business Administration disaster loans.

The additional request was based on the number of teleregistrations received, information developed from telephone calls made to applicants, as well as Joint Preliminary Damage assessments performed by federal and state emergency officials.

The additional counties in the governor's request include: Boone, Cabell, Clay, Greenbrier, Harrison, Jackson, Lincoln, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Pocahontas, Putnam, Randolph, Roane, Tyler, Webster, Wetzel and Wood.

RANKINGS FROM PAGE 1 The Generals are 2-5 on the season and will face Nitro High School this Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at Nitro.

In Class A, the Buffalo Bison moved up into a tie for No. 4 in the rankings with Magnolia High School.

Buffalo defeated Calhoun County last week 49-12 for its fifth victory in a row.

Buffalo is now 6-1 on the season.

The Bison will face Fayetteville High School this Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Buffalo.

This week's game is the Bison's last regular season home game.

Buffalo will finish with two

straight road games, first at Symmes Valley High School in Ohio, and then at Wahama.

In Class AA, Poca was ranked No. 28 in the latest playoff rankings. The Dots are 2-5 on the season.

Poca will travel to Wayne this Friday night for a 7:30 p.m. contest, before finishing the season with two straight home contests, first against Sissonville and then versus Tolsia.

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

Attorney Mitch Klein

304-562-7111 www.wvbankruptcylawcenter.com

(From left) Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Inc. and Amy Nelson, Category Manager, are pictured with the Winfield Athletic Gear donation. Nelson worked with supplier OhioPyle to get a donation of items to be sold for the Scholarship Fund.

These items will be sold at the Oct. 26 Winfield vs. St. Albans game. 100 percent of the sales of these items will go toward Merryc Batt and Jeremy Huff’s scholarship fund. Couresty photo STUDENTS FROM PAGE 1 ship funds.

If you would like to contribute directly to the scholarship fund you can send funds to the following: Merryc R Batt Scholarship Fund, First State Bank, 3754 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane WV 25526. Jeremy Huff, C/O Mary

Huff, Putnam County Bank. You can also send funds payable to Merryc Batt-Jeremy Huff Scholarship, Attn: Lynne Fruth at 4016 Ohio River Road, Point Pleasant, WV 25550. Funds received by Fruth Pharmacy will be divided equally between Merryc and Je-

remy.

If you would like to know more about contributing to this scholarship fund, please contact Fruth Pharmacy’s corporate office at 304-675-1612. Additional information is also posted on Fruth Pharmacy’s Facebook page.

vanced Electric Drive Vehicle Education Program. Honda and Toyota are national sponsors.

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) and West Virginia University are national partners of the event.

For information about the na-

tional program, e-mail Virginia McMillen, National AFV Day Odyssey event manager, at Virginia.McMillen@mail.wvu.edu, or Bobbi Schrout, Odyssey assistant, at Bobbi.Schrout@mail.wvu.edu.

Both can also be reached by calling 304-293-7882.

TECH CENTER FROM PAGE 1 embracing alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles with our students and commemorate Odyssey’s Decade of Difference.”

Odyssey is supported in part by funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, through the Ad-

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The Putnam Standard

County Veterans Appreciation Day set for Nov. 4

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

WINFIELD – The 2012 Putnam County Veterans Appreciation Day will take place on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the county courthouse in Winfield.

This marks the fifth year that the county has hosted the event, which serves as a tribute to men and women who have served their country through the years.

This year's event will feature music by the Winfield High School band as well as a presentation of colors by members of VFW Post 9097.

The Marines Corps League will conduct a flag folding

ceremony as part of the event, and members of the VFW will also conduct a POW/MIA ceremony.

Members of the American Legion James E. Marshall Post 187 will fire a three gun volley and play Taps.

Putnam County Commissioner Joe Haynes will provide the opening remarks for the event. A keynote speaker has yet to be finalized, Haynes said.

The ceremony is expected to last about an hour.

Haynes encouraged all area residents to turn out and show their support for veterans.

“Spend an hour honoring the veterans still with us and

remembering the fallen to whom we owe so much,” he said.

All area veterans and their families and friends are encouraged to attend.

The event is free.

Those attending are encouraged to bring a lawn chair.

For more information, contact Haynes or Putnam County Manager Brian Donat at (304) 586-0201.

Putnam County Commissioner Joe Haynes speaks at the 2011 Putnam County Veterans Appreication Day event. The 2012 event has been set for Nov. 4 at the courthouse in Winfield. Courtesy photo

Putnam County Schools October breakfast and lunch menus Putnam County Schools – Menu – October 2012 Putnam County Schools – Child Nutrition Breakfast/Lunch Menu Wednesday, 10/17: Egg & Cheese on English Muffin LUNCH: SLICED HAM, Macaroni & Cheese, Steamed Spinach/Strawberry Cup, Wheat

Roll, Milk Thursday, 10/18: Pumpkin 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, 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 DAILY BREAKFAST CHOICES A S S O R T E D 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.

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25th Annual Buffalo Octoberfest set for Saturday SUBMITTED ARTICLE BUFFALO -- The 25TH ANNUAL BUFFALO OCTOBERFEST scheduled this year for Saturday, October 20, 2012, from 9 am – 5 pm will again be held on the historic 5-acre grounds of Buffalo Shopping Center which once housed the “largest” General Store on this side of the Mississippi River; the 2nd largest in the country. The location is off Route 62, next to Buffalo High School, and one mile North of Toyota Manufacturing Plant in Buffalo, WV (Putnam County).

The day will be filled with some of the areas’ and regions’ BEST entertainment including Gospel, Bluegrass and Country music entertainers. Peggy Cornell, a charted musician, is in charge of all entertainment co-

ordination.

This is her fifth year “in action” and she has always put together an experience you’ll not forget! In addition to music there will be dance, choral performances, fiddling and perhaps a show from the Buffalo High School Marching Band. Bring a chair and enjoy the ALL DAY Entertainment Event . . . which carries itself on its own! It’s GREAT music!

Additionally there are many Family Fun Activities for you to enjoy – from Kids to seniors!

Apple butter making, art and crafts, variety of area home style food booths, baked goods, pumpkin rolls, specialty food items…even “Buffalo” stew, demonstrations, living history enactors, exhibits, petting zoo,

antiques, costume contest, face painting, historical and informational booths, flea market finds, pony rides, specialty booths, live animals, clowns, characters, games for kids, a 4th year ADDITION FOR 2012 will include The Annual S.T.A.R.S. Family Fun Fest: “FREE Kids Game Zone”, from 12n – 2pm, featuring a HUGE selection of inflatable games and more for an unbelievable fun, fun, fun opportunity for KIDS and TEENS to enjoy at NO COST – IT’S FREE! You won’t believe it – ‘till you see it!, another new ADDITION FOR 2012: Look for the WVU Tailgate Tent sponsored by United National Bank broadcasting the game and playing Cornhole, door prizes, wheel of giveaways, plus lots more sur-

prises!

Visit BUFFALO’s Historic Square and the NEW Buffalo Visitor’s Center, housed in the very historic Buffalo Bank Building.

Both involved with Kanawha Gateway Heritage Area. There’s something for YOU – for EVERYONE! The BEST part of the Buffalo Octoberfest – Everyone is welcome to come and share your goods, your wares, and your day. . . And, there is NO FEE for S.T.A.R.S. Family Fun Fest, Living History, Booth Space, Admission, or Parking. YES, IT’S ALL FREE! It will be a day for your enjoyment and fun for the entire family – from KIDS to SENIORS. Our MOTTO has been: “If you build it. . . They Will Come”. Celebrat-

ing the 25th year - IT’S STILL GROWING! Come this year to the 25th Annual Buffalo Octoberfest, in Buffalo, WV (Putnam).

“Come” and “Celebrate” Putnam County pride at one of the last outdoor festivals of the year.

Get a taste of Buffalo while you are there – one of the oldest & most historic river towns on the mighty Kanawha River. “COME” and “CELEBRATE” a community, a county, a region, a state that has people with much to offer. For Information or directions call: 304– 937–2747.

YOU can make a difference and turn the 2012’s Fest in to the largest and best Octoberfest in the past 25 years! Come show your pride and your family a great time!!

Culture and History contests open to area students CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Division of Culture and History, in cooperation with the West Virginia Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, invites high school students across the state to share their creativity in two special educational programs that offer cash prizes.

Students who submit essays

on a topic related to the Civil War and West Virginia statehood have the chance to win a $1,000 cash prize, while the teacher of the winning author will receive a $500 cash award.

Student photographers who capture historic sites related to the sesquicentennial as part of the Division’s Sesquicentennial

Snapshot program also could win $1,000.

Winners of both contests will have their work published in Goldenseal magazine, the state’s journal of traditional life, and the best photos will be included in the West Virginia State Museum’s WV 150 exhibit set to open in early 2013. Entries must be re-

Early voting in Putnam begins Oct. 24 WINFIELD – Early voting in Putnam County for the Nov. 6 General Election will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 24, Putnam County Clerk Brian Wood said.

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.

ceived by Nov. 1, 2012.

As the only state born of the Civil War, West Virginia will celebrate its 150th birthday on June 20, 2013.

For more information about the essay contest, contact Caryn Gresham, deputy commission, at caryn.s.gresham@wv.gov or (304) 558-0220.

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October Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL

Cheryl Nimmo Cathy Lawrence Sharon Lunsford Edna Davis Larry Venoy McKenna Clark Dylan Lowe Travis Zimmerman (October 18th) Brenda Cory Ron Allen Jerry Hurley Robert Maslowski Joan McComas Mary McCaw Geraldine Melton Marsha Moore Homer B. Osburn Dolores Paterno Jeffrey Ruff

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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Time For Service

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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25526.

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.

List Your Church As a service to our community we will list your church in our “Time For Service” free of charge as space provides.

Just send us • The Name of Your Church • Where Your Church Is Located • The Days And Times of Church Services • Pastor’s Name • Phone Number Simply fax or mail this information to us or give us a call at (304) 743-6731.

P.O. Box 186 Culloden, WV 25510 Phone: 304-743-6731 Fax: 304-562-6214

Outdoors

The Putnam Standard

October 15-19,2012 – Page 7

DNR releases Results of Annual Mast Survey

David Payne Sr.

Column by David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

This year, numerous wildlife professionals - some retired, some not - spent who knows how many hours scouring 309 locations throughout West Virginia looking for mast, specifically 18 species of various wildlife foods, such as nuts, berries apples and grapes.

Obviously, they can't count each and every single nut in the woods, so – and even this is a simplified way of describing what the surveyors do - they write down

whether they see a lot of which nuts or not and where they were when they did or did not see, a lot of nuts or not. The DNR takes all this information about who saw or did not see a lot of which nuts where and plugs that into this formula “Mast Survey Index = 10{[abundant observations/total observations] + [common observations X 0.5/total observations]}.”

Nothing could be simpler, right? Note: I am being sarcastic – you could probably launch a space shuttle with powerful math like that.

The important thing is, that enigmatic math gives biologists a standard way of quantifying the unquantifiable and lets them compare mast production from one year to the next. There's so much information available from various DNR number crunchings that it will take me a couple of columns to get just the most relevant information out there. If I really feel froggy, I'll do some number crunching of my own.

Compared to last year's survey, the mast this year increased somewhat. All hard mast (nuts) species except walnut and beech

increased from last year’s estimate. Chestnut oak and white oak increased 360 and 206 percent, respectively. Apple index decreased considerably (28 percent). Black cherry was a very weak producer last year, so it's not as big a deal as you would think that cherry’s index increased by 378 percent.

Walnut abundance decreased 37 percent from 2011 levels. Based on the 2011 index, hickory increased by 18 percent.

Of the soft mast (berries and the like), Greenbrier was unchanged and sassafras increased by 69 percent.

Compared to the 42-year average (West Virginia leads the nation, I think, in the historical wildlife data it has collected), mast was 5 percent above average. The worst performer was beech, down 29 percent. Hickory and the oaks were above average.

Black and red oaks were 29 percent above the average. While most of the mast germinated this year, black and red oak acorns take two years to develop. It's one of God's little ways of making sure there's at least a little bit of food for wildlife during even the worst mast failures.

The mast index usually comes out about this time of year and I think it was done that way historically to coincide with the opening of squirrel season, which was traditionally about now. This year, it opened a month earlier, so many hunters already have an idea of what conditions are like, but the information is still incredibly valuable and definitely retains its full potency for deer season.

What a lot of people don't understand is that strong mast production usually means poor hunting this year and very good hunting next year. When mast is scarce, animals have to cover some distance to find the food they need, so the chances increase you'll see something to shoot. When mast production is strong, squirrels are spread out everywhere and deer can fill their bellies without walking very far.

The plus side of strong mast is that more animals survive the winter and are available for next season. Obviously, during a mast failure a lot of animals starve to death in the winter.

This year, I think we have the best of both worlds. Hickory and

Outdoors Roundup Special antlerless season for handicapped, young and old.

There will be a special one-day antlerless deer season for youth hunters as well as those who hold a handicapped or seniors hunting license on October 20. The second segment of the season will be Dec. 26 and Dec. 27.

Youth between ages 8 and 17 may participate and those 14 and younger must be accompanied by a licensed adult. Hunters ages 15-17 are required to have a base hunting license. Senior citizens 65 years and older who have purchased their lifetime senior hunting/trapping/fishing license (Class XS) also may participate in this special antlerless deer season. Hunters must wear at least 400 square inches of blaze orange.

The daily bag limit during is one antlerless deer per day and a total of three antlerless deer for

the season. These harvested deer do not count toward the hunter’s annual deer season bag limit. All harvested deer must be checked at an official game checking station within 24 hours of the close of each segment and before hunting any additional deer during the second segment.

Earlier opening for West Virginia antlerless deer season Deer hunters will be enjoying an earlier opening date for antlerless deer hunting this fall. This year, there will be an early segment of the season open Oct. 25 through Oct. 27.

“There are several advantages to hunters and to deer management if hunters participate in this season,” Curtis Taylor, DNR wildlife resources chief, said.

“Many hunters may find the weather better for stand hunting since temperatures should be warmer than during late Novem-

ber and December seasons. Also, hunters who hunt in one of the 10 counties where hunters are required to harvest an antlerless deer prior to taking a second antlered buck can take advantage of harvesting an antlerless deer.

Then they won’t have to worry about filling this requirement later in the season if they hunt for a second antlered buck in November. From a deer management view, if enough antlerless deer are harvested early in the fall, there should be more food for the remaining deer and hunters may observe more intense rut behavior of antlered bucks in November.”

Fall-turkey season open West Virginia's fall turkey season opened Oct. 13 in selected counties around the state. The DNR predicts the wild turkey harvest this fall will be similar to the 2011 fall hunting season, when

hunters took 1,186 turkeys in 33 counties. This prediction is based on current mast conditions and wild turkey brood reports.

“This year’s mast crop is spotty with some areas having abundant production and some areas with scarce mast conditions,” Taylor said. “The mast conditions will have wild turkey flocks spread out across the landscape, but hunters willing to scout or walk should have no problem locating flocks in areas of abundant mast.”

A total of 36 counties in West Virginia will be open to wild turkey hunting this fall during separate fall seasons. Putnam and Cabell counties will be open during the Oct. 13 through Oct. 20 season only. Also open for the October season are: Barbour, Calhoun, Harrison, Jackson, Marion, Monongalia, Pleasants, Summers, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wetzel and Wirt counties.

oak production has improved, but mast conditions are still spotty.

That's good for squirrel hunters, because the bushytails will be congregating in places where there is plenty of food. The DNR recommends that hunters locate white and chestnut oaks that are producing a lot of acorns – some won't be. I wouldn't overlook hickory, though. I always like hickory early in the season. What I'm not sure about is late in the season, when squirrels tend to move into beech stands. I would keep my eyes open for any beech trees that are producing nuts – that might be a good location come December and January.

Biologists expect the deer harvest to be slightly higher this year than last. I certainly hope deer hunting is better this year than last. I can't remember any year I saw less deer, but my son was with me. It was his first year deer hunting. Thus, it was my best ever.

More detailed forecasts are coming next week. Maybe some more math. I don't know.

Contact David Payne via e-mail at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com.

Trout Stocking Report The following waters were stocked with trout last week: Anthony Creek, Buffalo Fork Lake, Coopers Rock Lake, Knapps Creek, R.D. Bailey Tailwaters, Shavers Fork (Bemis), Shavers Fork (lower section), Summersville Tailwaters, Sutton Tailwaters, Teter Creek Lake, Tygart Tailwaters, West Fork Greenbrier River, Big Clear Creek, Brandywine Lake, Buckhannon River, Evitts Run, North Fork of South Branch, Opequon Creek, Seneca Lake, South Branch (Franklin), South Branch (Smoke Hole), Summit Lake, Blackwater River, Cranberry River, Glade Creek of New River, Lost River, Pinnacle Creek (lower section), Pond Fork, Rock Cliff Lake and Shavers Fork (upper section).

Obituaries

Page 8 – October 15-19,2012 PATRICK "PAT" MACKAY ANDERSON ELICIA FAITH NICHOLAS BIAS SERGEANT MASTER WILLIAM DALE CARTE DONALD F. CHANEY JOSEPH PATRICK COTTRILL SHERRY LYNN CROUCH FRED M. DUNHAM MARY ELLEN HAZELWOOD BILLY LEE HENDERSON DIXIE "MOMMY D" KIDD CUSTER MALLORY JERRY A. MILBEE ROBERT "BOB" L. MILLER CATHY RANSOM BEULAH MELISSA ROLLINS DORIS EDITH JONES SKEENS ARLIE EDWARD SUTPHIN ANDREW JOSEPH SWAMP EMOGENE L. UNDERWOOD GERALDINE JUNE "GERRI" WEST EDITH MAE PRICE WHITLOCK ELIZABETH J. WINTER SHELBY EUSTICE WISMAN

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, Barboursville.

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

The Putnam Standard 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 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.

JOSEPH PATRICK COTTRILL Joseph Patrick Cottrill, 28, of Nitro, joined his Heavenly Father in the early morning hours of October 8, 2012.

Joseph was a 2003 graduate of Winfield High School and was a member of Starcher Baptist Church in North Charleston. He was the best WVU fan anywhere.

Joseph was preceded in death by his grandmother, Delores Cottrill; and great-grandparents, Alden and Gladys Hinkle and George and Mabel Neil.

He survived by his parents, Terry and Debbie Cottrill; grandparents, Jonas Cottrill and Bob and Dorothy Neil; aunts, Lisa and Kim Neil; uncle, Gary; aunt, Lynn; cousin, Bruce Cottrill; and many other much-loved greataunts, uncles and cousins, as well as many camping friends.

A tribute to the life of Joseph Patrick Cottrill was held Wednesday, October 10, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

May we suggest donations are made to the local Muscular Dystrophy Association, 900 Lee St. #1010, Charleston, WV 25301; or Starcher Baptist Church, 2624 6th Ave., P.O. Box 10117, Charleston, WV 25387, in Joseph's memory.

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

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

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.

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The Putnam Standard 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.

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, Hender-

son 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.

CUSTER MALLORY Custer Mallory, 82, of St. Albans, passed away October 1, 2012.

He was preceded in death by

his wife June "Tookie"; grandsons, Wayne Young Jr. and Larry E. Crouse Jr.; and brothers and sister.

Custer was formerly employed with the city of South Charleston.

He was a loving family man and a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his son, Timothy Custer Mallory and his companion, Amber Vanoy, of Elkview; daughters, Deborah June Rhodes of Elkview and Kathy Young and her husband, Wayne, of St. Albans; grandchildren, Kassandra Mallory, Brittany Vanoy, Madison Vanoy, Daniel Young and Charles Rhodes; great-granddaughter, Alexis Krisher; sisters, Joann Cowen, Phyllis Miller, Rosetta Martin and Gloria Mallory; and brother, Wayne Mallory.

A celebration of Custer's life was held Friday, October 5, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Celebrant H.R. Whittington officiating. Burial followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

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

JERRY A. MILBEE Jerry A. Milbee, 67, of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of West Virginia, passed away October 6 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Toni Milbee, and his mother, Katie Milbee.

He is survived by his children, Tina F. Houch (Kevin) of Charlotte, Tammy Morris (Craig) of Miami, Fla., Angela Moore (Ronnie) of Charlotte and James Milbee (Jen) of Charlotte; six grandchildren, Christina and Christopher of Miami, Fla., Ashley (Peepeye), Leigh, Hanna and Tori of Charlotte; and sisters, Linda Lanham (Noelan) and Brenda Stevens (Scotty) of St. Albans.

He was cremated. Graveside services will be held in the spring.

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

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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.

Funeral Gatens-Harding 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 positions 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 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.

Obituaries

Page 10 – October 15-19,2012 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 Virginia 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 Me-

morial 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.

EMOGENE L. UNDERWOOD Emogene L. Underwood, 73, of St. Albans, died Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at home.

She was retired from Kanawha Home Health Care with several years of service. Emogene enjoyed gardening and traveling around the country with her sisters, having visited Hawaii, Atlantic City and Las Vegas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Denver; parents, Breman and Beulah Walker; son, Billy Roy Taylor; sisters, Theda Walker, Loretta Conner; brothers, Ivan Walker and Ted Walker.

Surviving are her daughters, Dorene Strickland of Elkview, Doris Raymond of St. Albans; sister, Linda Walker of Virginia; brothers, Arlan Walker of Ohio, Glen Walker of Charleston, Rishel Walker of Teays Valley; grandchildren, Shannon Strickland, Todd Strickland, Travis Anderson, Tierney Anderson, Alexis Ertl, Cameo Rankin; seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, October 6 at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, with Pastor Jesse Waggoner officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.goodshepherdmortuary.net.

GERALDINE JUNE "GERRI" WEST Geraldine June "Gerri" West, 80, of St. Albans, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at home with her family by her side.

Born June 1, 1932 in St. Albans, Gerri was a daughter of the late Guy W. and Zadie E. Crouch Escue. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Bill West and by her 2 sisters and one brother.

She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed playing cards, as well as cooking and treated everyone she met as family.

She is survived by her daughter, Billi Dawn West and her fiancĂŠe, David Snodgrass both of St. Albans, her grandson Leland Snodgrass of St. Albans who was the light of her life, step-grandson Daniel Snodgrass who was also very special to her and a sister Glenna Curry of Teays Valley.

Special thanks are given to Hospice and Amedisys, also long time friends Frank Graley, Judy Utlerbach and Vicky Preddi for the wonderful care they have provided.

"Age will not dim your loving face, your sparkling eyes and happy face. You fell asleep and left me sad, I will never forget the mother I had."

Funeral services were held Sunday, October 7, at BartlettChapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Minister Kenneth Mitchell officiating and celebrat-

The Putnam Standard ing the life of Gerri.

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

EDITH MAE PRICE WHITLOCK Edith Mae Price Whitlock, 84, of St. Albans, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at her daughter's residence where she made her home. Born February 26, 1928, in Chester, Edith was a daughter of the late Franklin and Ruth Ann (Martin) Price. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Edward Whitlock, and brother, Donald Ray Price.

Edith was a previous member of Jarrett Memorial United Methodist Church, Elkview, and was currently a faithful member of St. Peter's United Methodist Church, St. Albans, where she was active in many church activities over the years. She was also very active in the Hansford Senior Center, St. Albans, where she enjoyed the activities and fellowship with the many friends she made there.

Edith is survived by her loving daughter, Janie Hamilton; stepson, Paul E. Whitlock of Charleston; grandchildren, Tara Marie Bradley, Lora Leah Bradley, Julia Yvonne Bradley and Charles Andrew Bradley; and siblings, LaVada Vickers of Charleston and Douglas Lee (Carol) Price of Norfolk, Va. Funeral services were held Friday, October 5, at St. Peter's United Methodist Church, St. Albans, with Pastor David Stauffer officiating. Entombment followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

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

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Edith Mae Price Whitlock to St. Peter's United Methodist Church or the Hansford Center, 500 Washington St., St. Albans, WV 25177.

Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, assisted the Whitlock family.

ELIZABETH J. WINTER Ms. Elizabeth J. Winter, 44, of St. Albans, passed away October 1, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

She was a 1985 graduate of St. Albans High School; a graduate of the University of Charleston; and a registered nurse working in open heart at CAMC. Elizabeth is survived by her father, Andrew K. Boyd III; daughter, Ashleigh Fay Anne Winter, and her father, Donald "Chip" Freeman; brother, Jeff Boyd; and, she is also survived by the Freeman family.

A tribute to the life of Elizabeth was held Thursday, October 4, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in

Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

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

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

SHELBY EUSTICE WISMAN Shelby Eustice Wisman, 69, of St. Albans, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital after a long illness surrounded by his loving family. Born January 8, 1943 in St. Albans, he was the son of the late James L. "Pete" Wisman and Beulah Ruby Wisman of St. Albans. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry L. "Gee" Wisman and Guy "Tuck" Wisman and sister, Sandy Wisman. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Earlene June Wisman; his grandson, Joshua Nathaniel Wisman.

Shelby spent most of his working years as a truck driver and retired from Shamblin Stone.

Shelby was involved with the West Side Volunteer Fire Department for over twenty years where he held many positions as Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Chief. He was also an active member of the St. Albans Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #868.

He was well known in costume as "Tommy Moose" traveling throughout the state of WV. Shelby is survived by his wife, Carla Wisman of St. Albans; two sons, Ernest Ray Wisman of St. Albans and James William Wisman and wife Lisa of St. Albans; step-daughter, Leslie Zando Facemyer and Michael of Fraziers Bottom; three sisters, Mary Deel of Summerville, S.C., Shirley Smith of St. Albans and Ruby Estes of Loveland, Ohio; three grandchildren, Kasey Tucker and partner Ben, Justin Wisman and partner Rachel and Amanda Ferrel Wisman; two step-grandchildren, Sydney Facemyer and Brandy Facemyer; two great-grandchildren, Rhiannan Tucker and Baylee Wisman; and several nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Shelby's life was held Monday, October 8, at Casdorph and Curry, St. Albans, with Minister Jason Thomas officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

The family requests donations are made to Moose Charities, Inc., 155 S. International Drive, Mooseheart, Il 60539-1180 and earmarked Project WV House.

The family wants to say "Thank You" to all staff that was involved in Shelby's care at Thomas Memorial Hospital, CAMC Memorial Division, Cleveland Clinic and Select Specialty Hospital.

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

Election 2012

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Election 2012: 4th Senatorial District The race for the State Senate’s Fourth Senatorial District seat features Republican Mitch Carmichael of Ripley and Democrat Mike Bright of Ripley.

Bright is a graduate of Point Pleasant High School and the West Virginia State Police Academy and has completed approximately 60 hours from Marshall University in political science. He is a retired West Virginia State Trooper and is currently finishing his second term as Jackson County’s Sheriff.

Carmichael did not respond to

questions sent to him.

Following are Bright’s sponses.

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What do you think is the number one problem facing the State of West Virginia?

MIKE BRIGHT: My first concern for our state would be jobs/economy.

What does West Virginia need to do to increase economic development? More importantly, how do you plan to increase the job market in the area?

MIKE BRIGHT: We obviously need to make starting or keeping a business in West Virginia more attractive with incentives such as elimination of some of the various taxes placed on business owners. However, I would not support tax breaks that would cripple county governments and the school system. I would be more in favor of state tax credits on such things as the inventory tax that would prove to be revenue neutral to county governments and the school systems.

With an uncertain economy and Presidential Administration that does not support coal based energy, how does West Virginia remain fiscally solvent?

MIKE BRIGHT: As far as fiscal solvency, West Virginia is the envy of almost any other state. Our bond rating is exceptional, and many states would love to have a “rainy day fund” approaching one billion dollars. That the current Presidential Administration does not support coal based energy is debatable, in my opinion, but if one believes that to be the

case, I still firmly believe that coal is far too important not only to West Virginia but also to generate electricity for the eastern United States to be considered as not reliable as a revenue source.

I believe, as economies tend to do, the coal industry will swing back and continue to be a positive factor in West Virginia’s economy.

I also believe the Marcellus Shale industry will become very productive in our state and prove to be a substantial revenue source for years to come.

Election 2012: 8th Senatorial District The race for the State Senate’s Eighth Senatorial District seat features Republican Chris Walters of Nitro and Democrat Joshua Martin of Poca.

Walters has a degree in International Studies with an emphasis on business from West Virginia University as well as a Certificate of Completion in International Cultures from Collegium Civitas Warsaw, Poland.

He is a Structured Settlement Consultant at Structured Financial Associates.

Martin did not respond to questions sent to him.

Following are Walters’ responses.

What do you think is the number one problem facing the State of West Virginia?

CHRIS WALTERS: Our state has a serious drug problem. One in five children born in West Virginia are addicted to drugs (Per House Judiciary Committee Study), and multiple individuals across are state are unable to apply for or keep jobs due to failing drug tests. We need to continue to combat our meth and pill problems throughout our state. Creating a reporting system from pharmacies to police departments when a large amount of products used to make meth are purchased by one individual would be another way we could

combat this problem in our communities. Also, investing in a strong rehabilitation program would go a long way as a preventive and assistance for our citizens.

What does West Virginia need to do to increase economic development? More importantly, how do you plan to increase the job market in the area?

CHRIS WALTERS: Our corporate tax rate is the 2nd highest in the nation and we have an inventory tax which most of the other states in our region do not. In order to compete for large businesses to open their doors in our state, we need to make ourselves more appealing and not just pass

legislation for a select few. Our area, the 8th senatorial district, is the manufacturing belt of our state. We are blue color workers that are known to go above and beyond in their jobs. We need to continue to try and recruit industries and having a strong Tech and Community College educational plan will make us stand above our competing states.

With an uncertain economy and Presidential Administration that does not support coal based energy, how does West Virginia remain fiscally solvent?

CHRIS WALTERS: West Virginia is very fortunate to have a large abundance of natural resources.

With the EPA’s war on coal, we need to get creative in state legislation to block their ability to over-regulate when our local DEP is perfectly capable. Crafting a bill to not allow Federal regulation on non-interstate commerce will aid in attracting businesses to open their doors in West Virginia and create products here at home. We need to also invest in our youth in fields of math and science to broaden the attractiveness of our state. Some of our biggest assets are community and technical colleges. With proper funding, we can have a skilled workforce to compete with any other state in the nation.

Election 2012: 13th House of Delegates District The race for the House of Delegates 13th District features Republicans Scott Cadle of Letart and Brian “Scotty” Scott of Hometown along with Democrats Brady Paxton of Liberty and Helen Martin of Poca.

Cadle is a graduate of Wahama High School and attended Glenville State College. He is currently involved in the trucking industry.

Scott is a graduate of West Virginia State University and currently is a substitute teacher.

Martin is an incumbent in the Legislature.

Paxton did not respond to questions sent to him. Following are the other candidate’s responses.

What do you think is the number one problem facing the State of West Virginia?

SCOTT CADLE: Jobs, there

aren't any. The next would be welfare and drugs. With the attack on the Coal Industry we are losing jobs not only in Coal but secondary and tertiary jobs/businesses as well. I will work with other Delegates to ensure that we do what's necessary to create a climate in which businesses would want to come to West Virginia and to make sure that Coal/Gas/Timber are used to their fullest extent and still make sure that our environment is still great for fishing and hunting.

BRIAN “SCOTTY” SCOTT: One of the major problems facing WV is the lack of high paying jobs.

Our coal industry is under attack with another 1,200 miners being laid off from their jobs. This in turn is affecting every other area of our state's economy.

HELEN MARTIN: One of the problems facing West Virginia is local jobs for local workers. I

would love to see more development in my districts of Putnam, Mason and Jackson where we have a very qualified work force.

What does West Virginia need to do to increase economic development? More importantly, how do you plan to increase the job market in the area?

SCOTT CADLE: We need to relax some of the regulations in regards to Coal (put a check on the EPA) and make the state more business friendly by changing existing laws and especially those in regards to law suits.

These ideas are a couple that will help create a more business friendly climate.

BRIAN “SCOTTY” SCOTT: I plan to increase economic development by attracting jobs to our state by eliminating the business inventory tax, and the business franchise tax. By doing so, we

can attract businesses that will provide high paying jobs for our citizens.

HELEN MARTIN: We need to find a way to support more infrastructure in our state. With good transportation available, business has more reason to locate in our state. I want to see the report from the Blue Ribbon Transportation, and see what advise they have.

With an uncertain economy and Presidential Administration that does not support coal based energy, how does West Virginia remain fiscally solvent?

SCOTT CADLE: Without Coal/Gas/Timber jobs we will have limited tax money in which to pay our debts, teachers, public pensions, welfare recipients, repair our infrastructure, and we will continue to see West Virginia in last place in most things good

and first place in most things bad.

BRIAN “SCOTTY” SCOTT: We live in the Obama no job zone.

His policies are crippling the WV economy and killing our coal industry. What makes the situation worse is that our state legislature (my opponents included) has voted for many of Obama's policies on the state level. These policies are hurting the WV economy and sending jobs out of state. If we want WV to remain fiscally solvent, then we need to elect new leaders.

HELEN MARTIN: I think coal will always be a part of West Virginia’s economic future. We all support our miners and want to find a way to work with the EPA that is not hurting jobs in WV. but still protecting our natural resources. I think natural gas will play a role in our energy needs also.

Election 2012: 14th House of Delegates District The race for the House of Delegates 14th District features Republican Jim Butler of Gallipolis Ferry and Democrat Jimmie Wood Jr. of Point Pleasant.

Butler is a high school graduate and attended schools as a member of the military, including basic and advanced aircraft maintenance,

maintenance administration, nuclear weapons transportation, and shipboard firefighting.

He is the owner/operator of an excavating and logging company.

Wood is a graduate of Point Pleasant High School. He is currently a member of IBEW #317 and is an inside journeyman/wireman.

Following are the candidate’s responses.

What do you think is the number one problem facing the State of WestVirginia?

JIM BUTLER: It is very difficult to rank problems because they are so intertwined. I would have to start

with our state’s inability to attract good paying jobs due to our well documented reputation as a highly taxed, highly regulated, legally unfair, and under educated environment for job creating businesses. It is also well known that we have many social problems that can be better solved when our economy

improves.The good news is that we have great opportunities on our horizon with continued production of coal and timber, and the relatively new prospects in natural gas we have a solid base to work from.

JIMMIE WOOD JR.: Jobs.

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What doesWestVirginia need to do to increase economic development? More importantly, how do you plan to increase the job market in the area?

JIM BUTLER: I would support or introduce legislation to accomplish the following……eliminate the tax on business inventory and equipment, reduce the over regulation of many businesses, create a legal system in the state that is more fair for

businesses and citizens, which has the added benefit of reducing insurance rates on all of us.

I would also protect private property rights. We should seriously consider the recommendations in the recent education audit and adopt many of them, which will help to better prepare our work force.

JIMMIE WOOD JR.: I think makingWV more accessible would be a big help.

With an uncertain economy and Presidential Administration that does not support coal based energy, how does West Virginia remain fiscally solvent?

JIM BUTLER: I would support legislation that allowsWestVirginia to use and market its resources, including coal.

The recent developments in the natural gas industry are going to play a major roll, but we have to

manage it carefully.

We have to better educate our work force, improve our tax policies, improve our legal system, and promote our state across the country and the world; for new prospects, and also for existing businesses.

We also have to use taxpayer money more wisely.

For example….we have recently spent millions of dollars on computer routers that we have no use

The Putnam Standard for; I’ve read reports that we do not have a good accounting of state vehicle, and we have recently made a decision to spend 100 million dollars on gambling machines rather than complete a much needed state road. West Virginia should, and can be a leader in the United States and the world.

JIMMIE WOOD JR.: WV should look at trying to increase out metalurgical coal export, also tap into WV's abundance of gas.

Election 2012: 22nd House of Delegates District The race for the House of Delegates 22nd District features Republicans Gary Johngrass of West Hamlin and Michel Moffatt of Hurricane as well as Democrats Josh Stowers of Alum Creek and Jeff Eldridge of Alum Creek. The four are running for two seats.

Moffatt holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Lehigh University. He is currently a stay at home dad who is active in his church and other volunteer organizations.

The other three candidates did not respond to questions sent to them. Following are Moffatt’s responses.

What do you think is the num-

ber one problem facing the State of WestVirginia?

MICHEL MOFFATT: The biggest problem is a combination of jobs and drugs. By increase jobs and in turn drug testing, drug use goes down and income goes up. Along with that increased income and lack of dependency, crime goes down. Getting parents (and children) off of drugs and working, there is more of an interest in learning and education is improved.

Currently some employers are finding opportunities to hire but because of drugs the workforce is not there. We may need to expand rehab type programs but with that would be increased penalties for those that go back to drugs after

completing a rehab program.

There is still a need for more good paying jobs. You will see below my thoughts on increasing job opportunities.

What doesWestVirginia need to do to increase economic development?

MICHEL MOFFATT: WV needs to amend the tax code in regards to Inventory and Equipment, and in regards to B&O taxes on new businesses, and fix the legal system.We cannot continue to buy all companies their machinery, and have them lease the equipment from the state just to avoid taxes. We also need to give new business owners a break on the B&O taxes that are

based on Gross Income, to allow businesses to get started. With legal reforms that allowed companies to appeal decisions against them and to address the generous payout system that our courts permit, making it more equitable for the defendant while stick compensating the plantiff are two areas to start with. In doing so, more companies small and large will have the opportunity to start businesses in our area providing much needed jobs.

With an uncertain economy and Presidential Administration that does not support coal based energy, how does West Virginia remain fiscally solvent?

MICHEL MOFFATT: We need to

change the President. Obama and his EPA will kill coal and the WV economy. If that is not accomplished, then by changing our Senator and Governor, we would have a better chance to push back against the EPA and the job killing policies that we face. If on Nov 7, we wake up with the status quo, we will be in rough shape as a State.

We would have to face doing things on our own, as covered under the 10th Amendment, to use coal within the State and push back on the Federal Government’s over reach of state matters. If we mine coal here and use it here, the Federal Government should not be involved, but as a State we will need to stand firm.

Election 2012: Putnam County Assessor The race for Putnam County Assessor features Republican Sherry Troyer Hayes and Democrat D.W. “Peachie” Arthur.

Hayes is a graduate of Hurricane High School and the Ben Franklin Career Center, certified as a medical assistant. She is currently serving as county Assessor.

Arthur did not respond to questions.

Following are Hayes’ responses.

Do you feel that the state mandated reappraisal is fair and just?

SHERRYTROYER HAYES: Guidelines are needed to ensure the job is completed correctly, and the taxpayer is treated fairly and equally.

The State Tax Department monitors counties to assure they meet the standards. We are required to complete land tables every year, validate sales, complete one-third of the county in a 3 year cycle, and keep values between 90 to 110 per-

cent of fair market value.

Do you feel the new guidelines for Board of Equalization and Review process are justified? Will they make the process better?

SHERRY TROYER HAYES: Board of Equalization meets in February.

If, for instance, a business cannot get all the information needed to present it's case, they can opt for the October Board of Review. It certainly gives the taxpayer another avenue to get a fair chance, and I think this is justified. They cannot always get their accountant information or certified appraisal as quickly as needed for commerical real estate, nor can a residential owner in the allotted time period.

How can the office of assessor be a help to the taxpayer?

SHERRYTROYER HAYES:When I came into office I made sure the taxpayers were made aware of any

exemptions, discounts, services, field personnel locations, etc. by quarterly articles in the newspaper. Also, a letter is sent with the personal property forms explaining how to fill out the form, along with our services. An assessor has an obligation to serve the citizens of their county by providing ALL information, whether good or bad.

Whatever I face, the citizens will be kept informed by me.

Field personnel have been provided laptops, which have personal record cards, maps, aerial photography, pictometry, and pictures of all homes in the county. I provide services such as mailing out farm reports to all the farmers in the county. A hyperlink (InteractiveGIS) on my website, putnamcoassessor.com, shows all information listed on the land books.

What improvements would you bring to the office?

SHERRY TROYER HAYES: Working for the office 20 years before being elected, I knew what improvements would better serve the citizens of the county. There was one lobby that serviced all departments. We now have 3 lobbies.. real estate, personal property, and mapping. The lobbies provide quicker service for the taxpayer and are staffed by qualified personnel.

If you could change anything about the office or the process what would it be? and do you believe in term limits?

SHERRY TROYER HAYES: Personal Property would run smoothly if you were to pay on the vehicle(s) owned at the time of registration.

Everything is based on the assessment date of July 1 of the previous year. Real estate is based on the same assessment date. If resi-

dential property has set vacant or rented on July 1, the classification is double of owner occupied.

If this property sells, the tax ticket is received the following year in the previous owner's name.

Since it set vacant, the new owner's mortgage payment increases because of the classification. Try explaining that to a young couple just buying their first home.

Many letter's have been written to mortgage companies explaining the process, and the corrected taxable amount for the next year.

I don't believe in term limits, especially if that elected official is working hard for the people of the county. If not, that decision would be up to the people.

I would like to see the term be six years like the County Clerk and Circuit Clerk. If an assessor comes into an office that wasn't run correctly, it's hard to correct all the problems in four years.

Election 2012: Putnam Circuit Court Judge The race for Putnam Circuit Court Judge features Republican Joseph K.“Joe” Reeder of Hurricane and J. Robert Leslie of Hurricane.

Reeder is a graduate of the West Virginia University College of Law, and also holds a bachelors degree in business administration-accounting from WVU. He is a currently a private practice attorney in Hurricane, and also a Hearing Examiner for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Health

Facility Licensure and Certification.

Leslie received his law degree from Ohio Northern University. He is also a graduate of Marshall University. He is currently serving as Putnam Circuit Court Judge.

Following are the candidate’s responses to questions.

What is the most critical issue facingWestVirginia Circuit Court?

JOSEPH K.“JOE” REEDER:There are several issues facing our Courts which will impact them in coming

years, including the creation of the Business Court division which will focus on complex commercial litigation matters to speed their resolution. It is unknown how that new system will affect dockets. However, it may result in lower civil caseloads which will allow more time and resources to focus on the single, most critical issue facing the Court which is drug addiction.

As an attorney who has handled hundreds of criminal matters, I would estimate that 75-80 percent

of all criminal and child abuse and neglect matters involve drug addiction. We have already implemented a juvenile drug court in Putnam County and, I would expand upon it. I have reviewed the protocols from the West Virginia Supreme Court for the implementation of adult drug court. I intend to bring that program to the County as well.

J. ROBERT LESLIE: As Circuit Judge of Putnam County, I have seen first-hand how drug abuse,

and the resulting petty crime to support addiction, costs our taxpayers, our communities and our families. I have also seen the lack of options given the courts to combat this issue.

Presently our choices are primarily probation or incarceration, neither of which treat the underlying addiction and returns the untreated offender to our neighborhoods after his sentence is discharged. To combat this CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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The Putnam Standard blight upon our community, I will work toward the establishment of an Adult Drug Court in Putnam County upon election in November. Drug Court provides: Early, intense and continuous substance abuse treatment; Abstinence monitoring with frequent and random testing; Appropriateincentives and sanctions to alter offender behavior; and, Close judicial supervision.

Drug Court is a real and effective way to change the behavior and control the addiction which led to the criminal behavior.

What is your position on nonpartisan election of Judges? Also what is your position on publicly funded judicial races?

JOSEPH K. “JOE” REEDER: I am not generally opposed to the concept of non-partisan election of judges if the system adopted allows for the proper vetting of candidates and their credentials. However, I

do believe there is some benefit in knowing the party affiliation of a candidate. The party with which a candidate associates does illustrate, at least to some degree, his oreher overall core beliefs. For example, as a life-long Republican, I probably tend to be more conservative, both fiscally and socially, in my core beliefs than my Democrat opponent. Since as a judicial candidate, you are precluded from discussing how you would rule in particular cases or on particular issues, such knowledge of the candidate’s overall philosophy is helpful to voters. I do not favor public funding of judicial candidates.

J. ROBERT LESLIE: I am in favor of non-partisan judicial races. The Judiciary is its own branch of government in which judges are required to apply the law without favor. A judge must be fair and impartial. A judge does not dictate policy. Our form of government re-

quires “Equal Justice Underthe Law” which is etched on the front of the Courthouse where I serve.

This is neither a Democrat nor a Republican quality, but instead is a judicial quality and one that I possess. As your Circuit Judge, I am well versed in the law, tempered in my actions from the bench and timely in my decisions. All who appear before me are with courtesy and decorum in the courtroom is maintained.

As for publicly funded judicial races, I am not in favor. The people of West Virginia have greater need and the money to be used for campaign purposes is better spent elsewhere.

With Regional Jail costs continuing to rise, how does that affect your sentencing decisions?

JOSEPH K. “JOE” REEDER: As a fiscal conservative, I am mindful of the need for good stewardship of

public resources and, I am well aware of the growing costs associated with the confinement of inmates. However, it will not be a primary concern of mine in determining appropriate sentencing. I will base sentencing decisions upon the facts and circumstances of each case, including the nature and severity of the crime, the impact to the victim, and the interests of justice, and I will decide accordingly. There may be cases where in the interests of justice, alternative sentencing such as probation or home confinement are appropriate. However, in those cases where incarceration is necessary, I will not hesitate to sentence a defendant accordingly. Given the fact that I have, as a lawyer, been involved in hundreds of such criminal matters over the last several years, I believe I am uniquely qualified to make such determinations.

J. ROBERT LESLIE: As most are

October 15-19,2012 – Page 13 aware, Putnam County is facing ever-increasing Regional Jail costs.

Most inmates at the Regional Jail are there due to misdemeanor charges which are normally addressed in Magistrate Court. Those charged with felonies, and thus before my court, are generally held prior to conviction and except in capital cases (murder, kidnapping, etc.) are subject to bail.

That notwithstanding, there are still instances where I may sentence someone to the Regional Jail which more often than not is following a plea agreement reached with the Prosecution in which the offender gets probation and subsequently violates the terms or conditions of probation. In those instances, public safety is a paramount concern. However, if safety can be maintained, I often consider home confinement with GPS monitoring, the cost of which is directly paid by the offender.

Election 2012: Putnam County Sheriff The race for Putnam County Sheriff features Republican Steve Deweese of Scott Depot and Democrat Bud Lett of Winfield.

Deweese is a graduate of Poca High School, the West Liberty Corrections Academy and theWestVirginia State Police Academy.

He is currently Post Command Sergeant Major at Camp Dawson and a Liaison National Guard Bureau J372 & Department of Defense.

Lett is a graduate of Winfield High School, King College, and the WestVirginia State Police Academy.

He is also a graduate of Marshall University with a master’s degree in occupational safety and health.

He is currently the chief of police for the City of Kenova.

Following are the candidate’s responses to questions.

What qualifications do you bring to the office of Sheriff in Putnam County?

STEVE DEWEESE: As a lifelong resident and dedicated Sheriff's deputy for over 20 years serving the citizens of Putnam County, I have long worked for positive change in Putnam County. I have the experience and commitment within this great organization to keep our Sheriff's Office as one of the best in the state.

Since September 11, 2001 and the “War on Terrorism”, I have served two deployments to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Free-

dom. My first deployment to Iraq, I was assigned 323 Soldiers. My second deployment, I was assigned 123 Soldiers. I feel confident in leading a department of 52, which includes the Sheriff’s Tax Office, for the next four years.

With a degree in Cooperate Leadership, I will implement three styles of leadership at all echelons.

I am proactive not reactive on problem solving and set the example at all times for members of my team to emulate.

BUD LETT: I have thirty seven years of law enforcement experience and I have a BS and Masters Degree. In my thirty seven years of law enforcement experience, I have been involved in all phases of law enforcement. My experience includes serving as a West Virginia State Trooper, a Special Agent and Supervisor with the D.E.A. and I'm currently serving as the Chief of Police in Kenova, WV. I have experience on the State, Federal and Municipality level. In my role as supervisor with the D.E.A., I was responsible for the whole state of West Virginia, managing law enforcement officers from State, County, City and Federal agencies that were assigned to the D.E.A. offices in Charleston, Clarksburg, andWheeling. I feel that my managerial experience coupled with the knowledge I’ve gained in the many phases of law enforcement throughout my career would be a valuable asset to the Putnam

County Sheriff's Department and to the citizens of Putnam County.

What is the biggest issue facing law enforcement in Putnam County today?

STEVE DEWEESE: I have firsthand knowledge and know the biggest issue for Law Enforcement within Putnam County is the “War on Drugs”. Citizens and taxpayers do not realize but over 85% all crimes committed are drug related.

For example, if a perpetrator breaks into your home of record and steals, takes, and carries away items from your home, the perpetrator is more than likely utilizing the theft of items to support his/her addiction to drugs. This is only one example of many crimes against the people.

Illegal use of prescription drugs is a major concern within Putnam County Sheriff’s Department. 2011 fiscal year 108 overdoses and attempted suicides were reported at Putnam County Dispatch Center.

Drug awareness and dangers associated with prescription drug abuse are paramount for the Prevention Resource Officer within our school system. Early detection and unused prescription drug collection points conducted annually by the Sheriff’s Office will defeat the crime.

BUD LETT: The statistics indicate crimes of theft—breaking and entering and larcenies. Of course, we all know that these types of

crimes generally stem from addicts committing them to obtain money to support their drug habit. Statistics show that 90 percent of the crimes are a result of the drug problem. Like many areas of West Virginia, Putnam County is not immune to the drug problem. Illicit drugs and prescription drug abuse are a scourge on this land and it is the biggest issue facing law enforcement today. With my experience, knowledge and resources in investigating drug violations, I believe as Sheriff I can bring my expertise to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department and we can fight this scourge together for the citizens of Putnam County.

How do you combat the issue of drugs in our schools?

STEVE DEWEESE: According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 52 percent of high school seniors admitted to receiving prescription narcotics from a relative or friend. Putnam County Sheriff’s Department will continue to implement the importance of drug awareness, including alcohol and tobacco, away from children within our school system.

Parents and Prevention Resource Officers (PRO), continue teaching children about drugs and alcohol early. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, children as young as preschool-aged should be warned about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

Continue to hold assemblies within our schools that feature former drug abusers and sustain visits to Mt. Olive Correctional Facility.

Dependent upon funding, I will attempt to increase the amount of PRO Officers within our school system. This will not only decline drug abuse within our school system but will be a deterrent for an “Active Shooter”.

Unannounced K-9 searches for all schools within the county.

BUD LETT: The first thing we must do is to continue to educate the students about the evils of drugs at a young age.

Also, I believe we need to better equip parents in recognizing signs of drug use, and the importance of caring for their prescription drugs and all medicines that are in their homes.

And also, the teachers and administrators of the schools can assist in combating this problem through education in better recognizing the students that are using, and dealing drugs.

As Sheriff I will look into the feasibility of obtaining drug detection canines so they can be used to search the schools and vehicles parked on school parking lots.

I will work as close as possible with the Putnam County Board of Education to attack this problem in our schools. We must attack this problem together, law enforcement, students, teachers, administrators and parents.

Election 2012: Putnam County Commission The race to be on the Putnam County Commission features Republican Andy Skidmore of Poca and Democrat Lee Casto of Bancroft.

Skidmore holds an MBA from Marshall University and currently works as a financial advisor.

Casto did not respond to questions.

Following are Skidmore’s responses.

the tax base and promote business within the county.

What do you see as the greatest challenge facing the county?

How would you address it?

ANDY SKIDMORE: Growth in the county has slowed down compared to previous years. The county needs to manage the budget with considerations to

What do you see as your biggest strength?

ANDY SKIDMORE: I have experience with financial planning, budgeting, and working with many local businesses in the private sector.

What was your opinion of the recent increase in the fire fee?

ANDY SKIDMORE: The fire fee has not been increased since it was introduced in 1986. I felt the increase was justified, the county needs to make sure those funds are being put to the best use.

In times of lower revenue and higher costs for the county,

would you reduce service or raise taxes?

ANDY SKIDMORE: There are services that involve public safety that we cannot afford to reduce.

With that being said, I would look to exhaust all options of trimming the budget before thinking about raising taxes.

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Christmas Seals campaign begins in state SUBMITTED REPORT CHARLESTON -- Thousands of people throughout West Virginia will receive Christmas Seals in the mail this month, courtesy of the American Lung Association.

These decorative holiday stamps are part of an annual fundraising tradition dating back to 1907 when the Lung Association led efforts to conquer tuberculosis.

“Most Americans today have no vivid memories of how widespread deadly tuberculosis was before the 1950s, but it claimed entire families and struck down people from all walks of life,” said Deb Brown, president and CEO of the American Lung Association of the Mid Atlantic.

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