Tuesday, September 11, 2012
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Poca student named to state Board of Education
Molly Ballard STAFF REPORT POCA – Molly Ballard, a senior at Poca High School is the newest high school student to join the West Virginia Board of Education. She will serve as the board’s student representative in September, October and November. "We welcome Molly and look forward to her participation with the state Board of Education," said West Virginia Board President Wade Linger. "Student SEE STUDENT ON PAGE 4
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Ribbon cut to open new Buffalo High School By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
BUFFALO – A large crowd of several hundred people turned out on Tuesday, Sept. 4, to get a glimpse inside the new Buffalo High School building. The new $20.5 million building replaces the former Buffalo High School building which had been in service since 1952. The state-of-the-art 88,000-squarefoot building has been in use by students since school resumed in Putnam County in late August, but Tuesday was the first chance that many in the general public got a chance to see inside the new building. As the crowd arrived, they
Principal Richard Grim prepares to cut the ribbon to open the new Buffalo High School building during a ceremony last Tuesday, Sept. 4. Photo by Jack Bailey. were greeted at the main doors by Buffalo High School students
who were just as proud to show off their new school as teachers
and school system administrators. In addition to the new surroundings, the new Buffalo High School is the first school in West Virginia to be a New Tech Network school, which emphasizes the use of technology and encourages project-based learning. The approach also develops communication skills and a strong work ethic, Principal Richard Grim said. “This approach will really prepare kids for college, or to enter the work force,” Grim told the large crowd that gathered in the school's auditorium for a brief ceremony prior to a ceremonial SEE SCHOOL ON PAGE 7
Poca uses second half surge to top Buffalo 20-7 By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
POCA – After playing to a 7-7 tie at halftime, the Poca Dots turned up their ground game in the second half and ran away with a 20-7 victory Friday night over the visiting Buffalo Bison. In a showdown of Putnam County rivals, Buffalo struck first on the evening when quarterback Levi Jordan found Laythen Good in the corner of the endzone for a touchdown. The scoring drive came on Buffalo's first possession of the game. On the ensuing Poca possession, Jordan picked off an errant pass from Poca quarterback Jake Payne, but the
A Poca defender brings down the Buffalo Bison ball carrier during Friday night's 20-7 victory by the Dots. Photo by Jack Bailey Bison could not capitalize on the turnover and were forced to
punt it back to Poca. Poca moved the ball on their
possession, but were forced to turn it over on downs when Buffalo's defense came up strong to stop the Dots on a fourth down play. Buffalo's offense once again stalled and the Bison were forced to punt the ball back to Poca. On the punt, the Dots' T.T. Loudin returned the ball 42 yards giving Poca good field position. The Dots were able to capitalize with Payne taking the ball into the endzone to score the touchdown tying the game at 7-7. Following the halftime break, the second half was dominated by Poca's ground game. SEE POCA ON PAGE 16
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Page 2 –Tuesday,September 11,2012 Christ Harvest to host ‘Family Fun Day’ CHRIST HARVEST - is hosting a ‘Family Fun Day’ from 1 – 5 pm on Sunday September 16th at the church, located at 5315 Koontz Drive in Cross Lanes. Free Little Caesars Pizza and Pepsi products will be provided along with inflatables, live bands, fire dept vehicles, games and prizes for all. Come join us for 4 hours of good, clean, family fun!
Clay Center Outdoor Program Critters Around the Campfire Friday, September 28, 6:30 - 8 pm $5/person or $15/family Registration Deadline: September 24 Meet us at Kanawha State Forest for a special evening outdoors. We’ll have a campfire, meet native critters and even enjoy s’mores!
Back to Church Sunday Have you ever wondered why people go to church? Have you just fallen out of the habit of going? Have you been hurt by a church in the past? Now is the time to check us out and see what we’re all about! Join us for our Back to Church Sunday event: Sunday, September 16, 2012 9:45am- Sunday School 10:45am Worship Service There’s a place for everyone…we hope to see you there! Winfield Church of the Nazarene, 2986 (PO Box 359),Winfield, WV 25213, (304) 586-2180; www.winfieldnazarene.com.
Clay Center presents Family Fun Day Baby T’s Birthday Bash Saturday, September 15, noon – 4 pm Celebrate our favorite little turtle’s big day with a party for all of our reptile friends! Hear entertaining stories, make special animal art projects and, of course, wish Happy Birthday to the little gal herself with all of her reptile friends at our mini zoo birthday bash!
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Scott Depot Church observes “Back to Church Sunday” Teays Valley Church of God in Scott Depot is joining churches across the nation in an effort to encourage people who have gotten out of the habit of going to church to get started again. It’s called “Back to Church Sunday” and will be observed Sunday, September 16th. “It’s easy to get out of a habit, like church going,” said Rev. Dr. Melissa Pratt, the church’s pastor. “We want to make it as easy as possible for folks to pick the churchgoing habit back up by having a day dedicated simply to restarting to attend church.” Folks are invited to attend either the 9:00 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. service. A full nursery and children's programming are available during both services. Teays Valley Church of God is located at 4430 Teays Valley Rd. in Scott Depot, just east of exit 40 off I-64.
Homecoming Service Rock Branch Independent Church Homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 16th. Service will be held at Rock Branch Independent Church Activities Building which is located at 417 Woodland Dr. Nitro. Morning Worship will begin at 11:00 a.m. with dinner immediately following. The Gospel Harmony Boys will be providing our special singing this year around 1:30pm. Come out and enjoy a day of fellowship! Any questions feel free to call the church at 304-755-1364.
John Eric Booth & Trio to perform at The Greenhouse You're invited to a very special musical evening with John Eric Booth & Trio on Friday, September 14th at The Greenhouse of Teays Valley. John Eric will be performing the classic hits of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole and many more… all in the cozy setting of The Greenhouse. Dinner at 7:00 p.m. with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The cost is $35 per person and includes dinner and dessert. We hope to see you there! Call 304.397.6316 to make reservations.
Opening September 22 in Clay Center’s Mylan Explore-atory
Democrat Club to hold Family Cookout
Roll Drop Bounce - Explore Newton’s Laws of Motion, kinetic and potential energy and other physical phenomena. Design and build a mini-car, race wheels down our racing ramps, shoot the loop-the-loop, launch a catapult and much more in this active learning laboratory of fun for all ages!
The Putnam County Democrat Club will be having a Family Cookout at the Eleanor Park on Thursday, September 13th at 6:00 p.m. Come out to meet the Democratic candidates for the November 6th election. Bring a covered dish or you may call Mary at 304-755-7139.
Glad Tidings to hos annual Coat & Shoe Community Outreach
A classic car show is coming to Valley Park in Hurricane, WV on September 16, 2012. Car enthusiasts are welcome to show off their automobiles by registering between 9:00a.m. and 1 p.m. The top 50 vehicles will receive an award. The first 100 cars entered into the judging will receive a dash plaque. There will be 12 specials including best of show. The Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau (PCCVB) co-sponsors the event with the Putnam County Parks and Recreation Commission (PCPRC). They have joined forces with Cliff Messer, a correspondent for the Golden Oldies Street Road Association, to help promote the car show. Mr. Messer has over 18 years of car show experience. Awards for the car show will be presented at 4:00 p.m. and all proceeds from the event will go toward more PCCVB and PCPRC events. For more information please call 304-562-0518 ext. 10 or 304-562-0727 ext. 102.
On Saturday September 29, 2012 Glad Tidings Assembly of God will have their annual coat and shoe community outreach. The event will take place at the church located at 121 Mill Road, Hurricane, WV 25526. The hours are 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. If any area businesses or churches would like to partner with Glad Tidings for this event, please contact the church at (304)-5623074.
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous Can Help If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 1.800.333.5051 or find meeting locations at www.aawv.org.
Hometown Senior Center Space Rental The Hometown Senior Center is available for rental for show-
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ers, birthday parties and other social functions. Reasonably priced, the center has catering available and its dining room seats 75. For reservations or more details, call 304-586-2745.
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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.
Hurricane Church of Christ Food Pantry The Hurricane Church of Christ, 600 Midland Trail (the church on the hill beside Hurricane Middle School) has a food pantry open to the public. If you are in need of some grocery items, you may visit us on Monday and Friday of each week between the hours of 11:00 A.M. through 1:00 P.M. It would be helpful if you would call before coming. Call: 304-562-6491.
T.O.P.S. No. 465 Weekly meetings of TOPS "Take Off Pounds Sensibly," are held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Winfield United Methodist Church, 20 Radwin Drive, Winfield, WV 25213. Questions, call Sharon, 304-523-4618.
The Putnam Standard Boy Scout Troop seeks Members Boy Scout Troop 36, based in Hurricane, invites area youth to come to a meeting and learn more about scouting. The troop stays active with camp outs, summer camp, games, food drives, community service projects and more. The troop meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday at the First Baptist Church of Hurricane, 2635 Main St., Hurricane. For more information, call David Miller, 304-562-9271 ext. 6115, or Steve Caldwell, 304-5629233.
T.O.P.S. No. 599 Weekly meetings of TOPS "Take Off Pounds Sensibly," are held at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays at St. Patrick Church, 207 Jefferson Street, Bancroft. Questions, call Sharon, 304-523-4618.
Nitro Seniors Monthly Dance The Nitro Senior Citizens will again have the Brown Sister at their Country Western Dance to be held on Saturday, September 15, 2012. The concession opens at 5:00 p.m. with the music and dancing starting at 6:00p.m until 9:00p.m. Along with good music and fun there will be door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. The senior center is located on 21st Street and 2nd Avenue in Nitro. The admission is by donation and all proceeds go directly to the Nitro Senior Centers activities programs.
Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Notice A meeting of the Putnam County Democratic Executive Committee is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2012, in the County Commission Chambers at the old Putnam County Courthouse, Winfield, West Virginia.
Coastal Tank Lines Picnic The annual Coastal Tank Lines picnic will be held Sunday, September 23 beginning at Noon, at the Eleanor Town Park, Eleanor, located on Route 62. All Coastal families are invited to attend. Call 586-9757 if you have questions.
Democratic Women to hold September Meeting The Putnam County Chapter of the West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women will hold its September Luncheon Meeting - Saturday, September 15, 2012, Sleepy Hollow Golf Club, 12:00 Noon. $10.00 per person. Guest Speaker, Susan Hubbard, President of the West Virginia CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
The Putnam Standard CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 Federation of Democratic Women. Program – “Increasing Membership.” Bring a door prize and a friend. All Democrats welcome! RSVP by September 12th by calling President, Dot Turley 304-562-9886.
78th Annual Frazier Reunion The 78th Annual Frazier Reunion will be held Sunday, September 16th. Dinner will be at 1:00pm on the grounds of the Fraziers Bottom United Methodist Church. The reunion has been held annually at this location since 1932. Although the day was changed during the first years of the gathering, the third Sunday of September has been the established date of the reunion for most of its 78 years of existence. Due to WWII the reunion was not held in 1944 and 1945. All Fraziers, friends, and neighbors are invited to share in this celebration of family and community.
Winfield Lions Club building Available to Rent The Winfield Lions Club building is available to rent for showers, birthday parties and other functions. Overlooking the Kanawha River, with an outdoor grilling area and picnic space available, the building is air-conditioned, has a complete kitchen and seats up to 50. For rates and more information, call 304-7555539.
T.O.P.S. No. 465 Weekly meetings of TOPS "Take Off Pounds Sensibly," are held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Winfield United Methodist Church, 20 Radwin Drive, Winfield, WV 25213. Questions, call Sharon, 304-523-4618. Weekly meetings of TOPS "Take Off Pounds Sensibly," are held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2440 US Route 60, Hurricane. For more info., call Sharon, 304-523-4618.
Hometown Senior Center offers Activities The Hometown Senior Center, 100 1st Ave., Hometown, has several new announcements to share. The Center is looking for quilters, singers for the senior choir and volunteers for various help. The Center is also offering a free scrapbooking class at 10 a.m. every Monday and Thursday. A number of other activities are also available. Transportation is available for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. The service can also include stops at the grocery store, post office or pharmacy after lunch. For more information, call the Center at 304-586-2745.
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Rotary Club learns about protecting privacy in the Digital Age HURRICANE -- Eavesdropping is easy in the digital age, and privacy is gone, Bob Siebel told the Putnam Rotary Club at the group's meeting Aug. 28. He held up a wafer the size of a postage stamp. "This is an FM wireless transmitter," he told his audience. "It is cheap and easy to get. And you can sit in a car in the next block and hear everything that is said." Siebel is a licensed private investigator who retired nine years ago after 34 years as corporate security manager for C&P, Bell Atlantic, and Verizon. And now he puts in about 60 hours a week in technical surveillance countermeasures. He is a consultant for Security America. He worked for a time as director of loss prevention at the Cross Lanes casino and race track. "Wiretapping is illegal in the state of West Virginia," he said, "and it's illegal on a federal level. Wiretapping includes anything from recording a conversation on the telephone, or in an office, whether you and I are talking, or someone else is talking and I record their conversation. . . . You can pick up signals with an infrared transmission.
"Wiretaps are so many and [there are] so many different kinds. Devices are sold now online, at spy shops on the internet, available for pennies. And they do things that you really would not have done to you. "Monitoring devices come in all shapes and forms. I've seen them on radios, in watches. There are buttons that will fit on your shirt, on your coat, and they record. They can record up to three hours. I have seen some as small as an eraser on a pencil. "West Virginia has something called 'one-party consent.' That means if you are a participant in a conversation, you can record that conversation legally. "The telephone company trained security personnel so that we could check boards of directors rooms, conference rooms, even customers' lines if they suspected they were being wiretapped. "Corporations and individuals deserve a bit of privacy," said Siebel. "And some individuals will take that away from you in a heartbeat. "A large corporation, they want their plans, their formulas, their mergers, their intellectual properties, to stay within a certain circle.
Security consultant Bob Siebel talks to the Putnam Rotary Club. "I have gone into board of directors rooms and found -- in one case -- a recording device taped under a table, recording perhaps plans for a merger which could have cost that company a lot of money if someone had had inside [stock] trading information. "I have gone into a conference room, scanned the room electronically, and found that someone had set their cell phone on the table. It was on the entire time, transmitting somewhere else. "There are a lot of unscrupulous private investigators who will do this for their customers, and it is a federal and a state felony.
"I have had a couple of highprofile cases," he continued, "and I believe I am still the only private investigator who was certified by the federal court in West Virginia to testify on these kinds of devices. "A good technician in this [counter surveillance] field will not only sweep rooms electronically, but they will get down on their hands and knees, they will be in crawl spaces, they will be in attics, under a couch, under a bed -- anything it takes to detect or locate that kind of instrument. "I've worked for the state on a couple [of wiretap cases], with the FBI on a couple. Most of [the wiretaps] tend to be very unsophisticated." Most of his surveillance work is visual, "because wiretaps are illegal," he repeated. "Unfortunately, most of them tend to be domestic issues, and I do not like working domestic issues." "I've worked with businesses. I sometimes have had lawyers who thought they were being bugged. And in a couple of cases, they were. "If there is a valid concern there, I'll be happy to help. I try to offer peace of mind. Everyone deserves a bit of privacy."
Fund set up to aid Families of Troopers Killed CHARLESTON - In the wake of the tragic shooting of two West Virginia State Police Troopers, the West Virginia Troopers Association has announced the cre-
ation of a fund to aid the trooper's families. Donations can be made to the Fallen Trooper fund by using the Paypal donate button at
www.wvtroopers.org. Checks can also be mailed to the Trooper's Association at 210 Chesapeake Ave., Charleston, WV 25311. Donors can call the WVTA at 304-
345-9884 for more information. Both Corporal Marshall Lee Bailey and Trooper Eric Workman are members of the West Virginia Trooper's Association.
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TWO GREAT HEROES
RECIPE OF THE WEEK:
No Bake Peanut Butter Pie Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup milk 1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed 2 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts
Art by Natalie Larson
Directions Beat together cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. Mix in peanut butter and milk. Beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into two 9 inch graham cracker pie shells; cover, and freeze until firm.
STUDENT FROM PAGE 1 representatives provide a young voice that helps us better understand how our decisions may affect students." Ballard, a member of the National Honor Society, was the Student of the Month during her freshman and sophomore years. She was chosen as the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Ambassador for Poca High and as the ambassador for West Virginia to the World Leadership Congress in Chicago. She also plays volleyball and tennis. ”I believe that a student voice is a vital aspect in keeping the state Board of Education aware of occurrences and opportunities to improve schools in each county,” Ballard said. “The opinions and perspectives from students are too important to overlook.” The state board launched its student representative project in 2007 in an effort to promote civic awareness, garner teen input and give high school students the opportunity to see government in action.
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September Birthdays! Happy Birthday to ALL
Susan Wilson Becka - Sept 4th Sally Holliday - Sept 7th (Marshall Coach “Doc’s” Mother) Steven Hodge, Jr. - Sept 7th Randy LucasÊ- Sept 9th Tim Harshbarger - September 16 David Shirkey – Sept. 14 Carolyn Brown Mary J. Brumfield Karen Burgess Zachary G. Campbell Claudia Withrow-Caruthers Sonja J. Carte If you - or someone you know Alma V. Chapman will be celebratrating a Lawrence P. Chevalier birthday in the coming months... Linda Crowder Call 304-743-6731 and give us Audrey Cyrus their name - OR just email the Kinsman B. Donahoe information to Linda S. Dooley trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com
A column by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin Hero. That word - hero-gets used an awful lot in America today. People talk about sports heroes and movie heroes and comic book heroes. It's used so much it sometimes loses its meaning. West Virginia lost two great heroes last week: Corporal Marshall Bailey and Trooper Eric Workman. These two men had dedicated their lives to keeping us safe. They got up every day-and a whole lot of nights-and put on the reassuring green uniform of the West Virginia State Police. Every day, they stood on the line that separated good from evil, and risked everything to make sure the evil couldn't hurt the good. These two men sacrificed their own safety to protect the rest of us. That's what I call a hero. They both did it willingly. They
could have picked an easy job, a safe job, a job behind a desk. Instead, they picked the hardest job. They choose a career with long nights on the road, calls at all hours, and danger around every corner, always a split second away. They lived and worked with the knowledge that any call, any stop, could be the one that went wrong. Why did they do it? All I can say is that police work is more than a job. It's a calling. There are certain people, special individuals, who have something inside of them that the rest of us don't. They have a drive to serve, a passion to protect, and a belief in sacrifice. They don't do it for the money, and they don't do it because it's comfortable-they do it because they are called. I call those people heroes, and Corporal Bailey and Trooper Workman
were heroes. What happened in Clay County was absolutely terrible. It's still hard to understand; there just aren't any words for a tragedy like this. Corporal Bailey left behind three children, and Trooper Workman was just beginning his life. I can't imagine the pain their families are experiencing right now. As I told them earlier this week, I hope they are able to find comfort knowing both men are in a better place. And, they couldn't have gone in a more honorable way. Joanne and I continue to keep these folks in our prayers, and ask you to do the same. May God wrap his arms around the families of the two great heroes, and may God bless the law enforcement officers across our state who work each and every day to make sure we are safe.
Isabelle Demers, Guest Concert Organist, coming to Hurricane SUBMITTED ARTICLE Isabelle Demers is an Organ Professor at Baylor University in Texas and a doctoral graduate of The Julliard School of Music in New York City. Demers, at the organ, is a force of nature-a “diminutive dynamo”. A native of Quebec, she is rapidly becoming recognized as one of North American’s most virtuosic organists. She began piano study at age six and at age eleven began organ study at the Montreal conserva-
tory of Music. After graduation in 2003, she studied on scholarship for a year in Paris at the Ecole Normale de Paris-Alfred Cortot. She received her Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the Julliard School, where she studied with Paul Jacobs, renowned organist. Isabelle was a featured performer at the 2008 National Convention of the American Guild of Organists. Since that time, she has performed in Canada, the United States and Europe.
Demers has received acclaim in Chicago, London and New York determining that she is exciting, expressive and successful in her supreme musicianship making her performances convincing and virtuosic. She has recorded three CD’s of masterful scores, masterfully played. It will be an honor to host Ms. Demers to perform a classical concert on the world-class Harrah Symphonic Organ on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Avenue, Hurricane at 3:00 p.m. There will be a reception following the concert to honor Ms. Demers. Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for students and children under 5 are FREE. For more information, call 304-562-5903 the church office or check out the web site w w w. p i p e s o u n d s . o r g . PipeSounds is committed to bringing quality community concerts into the community. Funding for the performing arts is provided by the Putnam County Bank in Hurricane, WV.
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Putnam students lead state in Test Scores By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
BUFFALO -- The Putnam County Board of Education learned at its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 4, that Putnam County school students scored the highest grades in the state on the annual WESTEST. The test is given annually in May and its scores go toward determining whether students are meeting Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals as outlined by the federal No Child Left Be-
hind Act. At the meeting, Assistant Superintendent Cindy Daniels told the members of the School Board that only three schools in Putnam County did not make Adequate Yearly Progress. The three schools were George Washington Middle, Hurricane Middle and Winfield Middle. The county's performance was up dramatically from last year when 10 schools in the county did not meet Adequate Yearly Progress goals. In fact, Daniels told the Board, Putnam County students had the
best scores in the state on the WESTEST. “I am very pleased that even with the more and more rigorous standards, our students are still at the top on indicators of success,” said Superintendent of Schools Chuck Hatfield. “It attests to the quality of our instruction and our community.” Putnam County’s third through eleventh graders took the WESTEST in May. Under No Child Left Behind, all students, including economically disadvantaged students and those with disabilities, must meet
the same standards in order for schools to make AYP. In Putnam, these student groups also led the state in percentage of student’s proficient. “In Putnam County, our goal is for every student to be at mastery or better and college or career ready when they leave us,” Hatfield said. Closing the achievement gap for those with disabilities and low socio-economic status will remain a major focus for the county, Hatfield said. “As we analyze our data, we look to see what we must im-
prove to ensure student growth. We will not be satisfied until every student in our schools meets national and international expectations for success,” Hatfield said. The School Board met Tuesday night at the new Buffalo High School. Prior to the Board meeting a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the new school was held. The next meeting of the Putnam County Board of Education will be Monday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Board office in Winfield.
“West Virginia Cookbooks” to be Topic of Discussion for Genealogy Lecture Sept. 13 at the Culture Center SUBMITTED ARTICLE CHARLESTON – Susan Scouras, Archives and History librarian, will present “West Virginia Cookbooks” on Thursday, Sept. 13, in the Archives and History Library at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex in Charleston. The 6 p.m. program is free and open to the public. Scouras will discuss cookbooks as historical resources, and food availability and recipes during periods of rationing, such as World War II. She will ex-
plain how newspapers have been used as a source for cooking, recipe and food information from the mid-19th century to the present – the time period covered by the Archives and History newspaper collection. Scouras will showcase cookbooks from the Archives collection, including those compiled and distributed by commercial publishers, church and civic groups, appliance and food manufacturers, and individuals. Scouras holds a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s de-
gree in library science from the University of Kentucky. She is interested in American and family history, libraries, and discovering how books, papers and objects from the past can reveal details about a specific era. For planning purposes, participants are encouraged to register for the program, but advance registration is not required to attend. To register in advance, contact Robert Taylor, library manager, by e-mail at bobby.l.taylor@wv.gov or at (304) 558-0230, ext. 163. Partici-
September is National Preparedness Month SUBMITTED ARTICLE CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Center for Threat Preparedness will promote National Preparedness Month in September. Throughout September, WV businesses and organizations are encouraged to sponsor activities to promote emergency preparedness. More than 3,000 organizations – national, regional, local public and private organizations – are supporting emergency preparedness efforts and encouraging all Americans to take action.
DHHR’s Center for Threat Preparedness Director Jerry Rhodes said, “Everyone can get involved by being informed, making a plan, and building an emergency supply kit.” September 2012 marks the ninth annual National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the US Department of Homeland Security. Emergencies can range from inconvenience to devastation, but you can resolve not to be a victim of an emergency or disaster and take steps to minimize the impact on you, your family and your businesses. More information is avail-
able at ready.gov or call 1-800BE-READY. The Website includes free information, checklists and guidelines about how to be informed, develop a family emergency plan, build an emergency kit, and get involved. The mission of the DHHR Center for Threat Preparedness is to ensure adequate capacity and effective systems ready to respond to natural and intentional threats to the public’s health. Learn more at http://www.wvdhhr.org/health prep.
pants interested in registering by e-mail should send their name, telephone number and the name and date of the session. For additional information, contact the Archives and History Library at (304) 558-0230. The Archives and History Library is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday. The library is closed on Sunday. The West Virginia Division of Culture and History is an agency within the West Virginia Depart-
ment of Education and the Arts with Kay Goodwin, Cabinet Secretary. The Division, led by Commissioner Randall Reid-Smith, brings together the past, present and future through programs and services focusing on archives and history, arts, historic preservation and museums. For more information about the Division’s programs, events and sites, visitwww.wvculture.org. The Division of Culture and History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Hurricane Company to offer free Drug Testing
By Velma Kitchens By Jack Bailey
Organ Cave Last June a group of us from Church went to visit Organ Cave near Ronceverte West Virginia. I had not been there before and thought it would be interesting, and it was. Organ Cave stays about 52 degrees all year long. (I guess we could have made a high dive for the cave when the electricity was off). Organ Cave is the longest cave on the East Coast. The tour takes about an hour and a half with stops to observe the different things in the cave. The tour is about 2 miles long. Organ Cave is the most historic cave in the United States. All tours are based on creation and the King James Version of the Bible, which makes the tour more interesting than most tours of caves. Creationists believe the cave was created by the flood in the Bible. (I believe in creation). Founded in 1704 the cave was used as refrigeration and for storage. The cave was used in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Robert E. Lee used the cave as a storage place for ammunition. The cave was used for about 1100 confederate soldiers and was used as a church as well as other purposes during the war. Many students come to learn from the cave more about biology, science and archaeology as well as other studies. For those of you who like history, Organ Cave is the place to visit. West Virginia has so many nice places to visit. Check out the website at www.organcave.com. I have mentioned only a few of the nice things about Organ Cave, but you can go and see for yourself. Request a brochure before your visit. There are also overnight stays in the cave, but has to be booked in advance.
Omar A. Bailey graduates from Basic Infantry Training
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HURRICANE – Reliant Drug Test Solutions of Hurricane will be offering free drug testing to all parents in the area on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The tests will be done at Reliant's office, which is located at 3400 Teays Valley Road in Hurricane, and will screen for up to 10 drugs and drug classes. Steve Patrick, owner and president of Reliant Drug Test Solutions, said that this is the first time that his company has offered this free service. “Drug abuse has become epidemic in our region,” Patrick said. “More and more children are using illegal drugs and abusing prescription drugs than ever before; and starting younger and younger.” Patrick said that the average age that kids start abusing drugs is now 12, although he has seen even younger kids brought to his office for testing. “Kids are into more things
than you know,” Patrick said, “and sadly, the parents are usually the last to know.” Patrick said that on a regular basis he has had parents brings their kids in for testing and are completely blindsided when the results come back positive. “You don't have to go too far to find people that have been personally affected by drug use, either by someone in their family, or by someone they know,” he said. Patrick said that the most important thing that parents can do is talk to their children about drug use and let them know its dangers and consequences. He said that offering the free drug testing services is one way that parents can begin than conversation with their children. “Don't be afraid you will upset your teen,” he said. “Your job is to protect them. Show them that you care for their health and safety and find out for sure. If nothing else, this will get you and your child talking about drugs and their dangers.” The drug test being offered is a urine test. The results will be
available in about 10 minutes, Patrick said. Normally the test would cost $50. The results are confidential and will be given only to the parents, he emphasized. “The results will only be given to the parents,” he said. “Then the parents can do what they want with the results.” While the testing is free, Reliant is asking that parents call ahead and schedule an appointment time to come in for the testing. The number of tests given on Sept. 15 will be limited to the available stock Reliant has on hand, which is another reason to call ahead, Patrick said. For more information, or to schedule an appointment time, call Reliant Drug Test Solutions at 304-397-6551. Patrick said that while this is the first time his company has offered this service, if it is well received, he will offer it again in the future. “If we get a good response, we will offer it again in the future,” he said. “Reliant Drug Test Solutions is committed to helping our children stay drug free.”
Manufacturers talk about doing business in West Virginia By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
Army Pvt. Omar A. Bailey has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army
history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. Bailey is a 2000 graduate of Nitro High School.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – In the midst of slow, and at times, no economic growth in recent years, manufacturers in West Virginia have been hit particularly hard a panel representing the state's manufacturing industry told Business Summit participants. Beri Fox, president of Marble King, said that the number of people directly employed in manufacturing operations in West Virginia has dropped to about 50,000 people in recent years. To put that in perspective, she asked those attending the panel discussion to envision Mountaineer Field in Morgantown. “Every person employed in manufacturing in West Virginia today could fit in the stadium and there would still be 12,000 empty seats left,” Fox said.
“That's all we have left.” Fox's company is located in Paden City and is one of only two companies left in the United States that manufactures marbles. She said that her business, like many manufacturers, has been impacted by China which heavily subsidizes its manufacturers. Fox said that the United States needs a fair trade act to take into account subsidized imports. Tim Duke, president and CEO of Huntington's Steel of West Virginia Co., said that there were both positives and negatives for his company to operate in West Virginia. He said that reliable, affordable energy was one plus, as was the steel makers location to Marshall University. He also gave the state credit for reforming its worker's compensation system and bringing those costs down in recent years.
However, he criticized the state's legal system, calling it a “tort hell,” and was also critical of the influence of labor unions in West Virginia. “It should be a right to work state,” he said. Blue Smoke Salsa maker Robin Hildebrand of Ansted, said that market conditions had almost forced her to close her business last year. But after reworking her business model, and modifying her loans with her financial backers, good things are now happening for the salsa maker that started in 1993. Hildebrand said that her production capacity will soon go from 2,000 jars a day to 4,000 jars a day, and that her company had recently been approved to sell in all 46 Kroger stores in West Virginia. “We have turned challenges into opportunities,” Hildebrand said.
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SCHOOL FROM PAGE 1 ribbon cutting to officially open the new building. “Every week we will focus on a different character trait,” Grim said. “And those traits will be emphasized in every class every day that week.” Character traits that the school will focus on were on display on large banners for visitors to see as they walked the halls of the new school. Banners with the words perseverance, collaboration, pride and responsible were just a few of traits that will be explored at the school this year. Putnam County Schools Superintendent Chuck Hatfield said that the new school was a long time coming, and he credited the voters of Putnam County for passing a $56.7 million bond issue in August 2009 that made the new school, and other projects in the county, possible. “In August 2009 we ran the bond, in some of the worst economic conditions that this country has seen in some time,” Hatfield said, “but voters responded and created our own stimulus in Putnam County.” In addition to the new Buffalo High School, a new Confidence Elementary School was built from proceeds from the bond,
WeeklyDevotional By Mary Jane
“The Old Entertainers”
Hundreds of people from the community came out last Tuesday, Sept. 4 to get a glimpse inside the new Buffalo High School building. Photo by Jack Bailey. in addition to auxiliary gyms and other construction at schools throughout the county. In all, Hatfield said that the bond issue had created 400 construction jobs in Putnam County working on the various projects. “This was the first bond that passed in 33 years,” Hatfield told those gathered at Buffalo High School. “And tonight you will see the results of that. You will be very proud of and amazed by this facility.” Following the remarks by Grim, Hatfield and others, a ceremonial ribbon cutting was held
to officially open the new school building. After the ribbon cutting, hundreds of visitors streamed through the doors of the new school to explore. The new school features a large basketball court, in addition to an auxiliary, practice gym. The school also features science labs, a computer lab, a library/media center, and large cafeteria area with lots of natural lighting. In all the school was built to accommodate 400 students. Enrollment this year is just over 300, which is up from 280 students last year.
Thought for the week: But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God, for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. Deuteronomy 8:18 (KJV) Recently I attended a country music concert featuring performers who were at one time top country music recording artists. These professional singers and song-writers are still popular today among some fans. For years they were at the top of the charts, but with advanced age came a decline in voice quality, appearance, and thus size of audience. However, they can still draw a crowd. I listened and observed, wondering, what kind of life they truly lived... Usually, there have been several wives, many children, with an abundance of fame and fortune. Have they ever had time for LIVING? While traveling on the road, performing from city to city constantly giving all their energy to the public’s enjoyment GOD blessed them with the health, talent, and the stamina to do this. Did they use their wealth and their time as they really wanted, or were they just caught up in this world and the fleeting moments of popularity? Now age has consumed the lifestyle they once had. Do they look back and think what life might have been, had they chosen another path? How much of this fame and recognition was returned to the creator? Only they know themselves and GOD. Take a moment and examine your own life, have I accomplished doing the things I wanted in life? So many times we say to ourselves someday I am going to do this or that, better not put it off. Tomorrow may not come - do it today. God intended for us to enjoy this gift of life. He makes no mistakes. . Prayer: Thank you God, for life itself. Help us make good decisions that glorify you, Father, lest we forget who created us and gave us the choice to do as we wish. Amen.
Putnam County Schools – Menu – September 2012 PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS – CHILD NUTRITION BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU Wednesday, September 12: Breakfast Pizza LUNCH: HOT HAM & CHEESE ON A BUN, Crinkle Cut Fries, Fresh Carrots & Cucumbers w/Dip, Fresh Grapes/Milk Thursday, September 13: Scrambled Eggs w/Toast LUNCH: CRUNCHY TACO’S, Lettuce/Tomato/Cheese, Refried Beans, Orange Wedges, Milk Friday, September 14: Sausage Biscuit LUNCH: MINI CORNDOGS, Diced Hashbrown Potatoes, Warm Sliced Apples, Vanilla Ice Cream, Milk Monday, September 17: French Toast Mini’s LUNCH: BAKED STEAK W/GRAVY, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Wheat Roll, Fresh Banana, Milk
Tuesday, September 18: School Made Cinnamon Roll LUNCH: BEEF & CHEESE BURRITO, Lettuce/Tomato, Mexican Corn, Applesauce, Milk Wednesday, September 19: Egg & Cheese on English Muffin LUNCH: HOTDOG W/SAUCE, Sweet Potato Rounds, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Sliced Pears, Milk Thursday, September20: Blueberry Muffin, Yogurt w/Granola LUNCH: ITALIAN PASTA BAKE, Spinach Salad, Strawberry Fruit Cup, Sliced Wheat Bread, Milk
Friday, September 21: Pizza Bagel LUNCH: BREADED CHICKEN ON A BUN, Romaine Lettuce/Tomato, Cheesy Potatoes, Mixed Fruit, Milk Monday, September 24: Pancake on a Stick LUNCH: BREADED FISH STICKS, MACARONI & CHEESE, Steamed Kale, Mandarin Oranges, Milk Tuesday, September 25: Cinnamon Toast, Applesauce Cup LUNCH: ROTISSERIE CHICKEN, Mashed Potatoes,
Steamed Peas, Pineapple Chunks, Wheat Breadstick, Milk Wednesday, September 26: Chicken Biscuit LUNCH: HAMBURGER ON A BUN, Lettuce/Tomato/Cheese, Potato Wedges, Black Bean Salad, Fresh Kiwi, Milk Thursday, September 27: MVP Breakfast, Yogurt w/Granola LUNCH: PEPPERONI ROLL, Steamed Corn, Romaine Garden Salad, Diced Peach Cup, Sherbet, Milk Friday, September 28: Egg &
Cheese Burrito LUNCH: CHEESE FLATBREAD PIZZA, Caesar Salad w/Croutons, Sliced Baby Carrots, Fresh Apple, Milk DAILY BREAKFAST CHOICES - ASSORTED CEREAL, JUICE, FRESH FRUIT, YOGURT WW TOAST, MILK DAILY LUNCH CHOICES – ASSORTED FRESH FRUITS/VEGETABLES ON THE SALAD BAR MENU ITEMS ARE ALWAYS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. “THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER”.
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Rod’s Zumbathon and Benefit for MESO Event to be held September 21-22 SUBMITTED STORY Sept 21st - First ever Rod's Zumbathon for MEO starts at 6:00 pm in Eleanor Town Park Gazebo area and will run until 9:00 with Zumba instructor Katie Toney and raffles during the break. Registration is $15 and you will receive a gift bag (while supplies last) with all proceeds going to MESO research. Thanks to our sponsors Jim Humphreys Law Firm and Terry McWatters DDS. Sept 22nd - The big 3rd annual Rod's Benefit for MESO Event starts off at 10:30 with registration, 5k walk/run starts at noon after a brief announcement and memoriam balloon release. After the walk we will begin the gospel sing at 1pm as well as a BBQ catered lunch from Jimmy's Catering and Concessions for $7 per plate, includes BBQ sandwich, slaw, 1 side, chips, drink, and a cupcake. We will have a Jupiter Jump, cotton candy, Kona ice truck and other activities such as face painting for the kids. Raffles, silent auction and 50/50 with great prizes including, Coach, Vera Bradley, fishing equipment, dinners, tans etc.
I want to thank our gold sponsors for making this event possible: Prim Law Firm, SDK Law, Harvit and Schwartz Law, Dodrill Heating and Cooling, Pulmonary Associates of Charleston, Sharon Dorsey and girls. Donations can be made online at www.curemeso.org/2012rod; registration forms are available at www.rodsbenefit4meso.webs.co m or you may contact Missy Bowles, event coordinator for all details at 304-395-0636. Here is some of my story.......Thanks and God Bless Missy Bowles When we say the Lord is with us in every storm, I believe that. When we say that "All Things are Possible with God" I believe that. Faith in the Lord has kept me going and following his guidance keeps me comforted in the sickness and loss of my daddy to mesothelioma. When my daddy was diagnosed with the non curable asbestos causing cancer it was if the devil had sunk his claws into the depths of my soul and just ripped it out. It was a hard thing to swallow and digest but knowing that God never puts
This dog was one of many who were able to enjoy the Wave Pool at Valley Park on Monday, Sept. 3. Courtesy photo.
too much on you that you cannot handle I did what I had to do and just asked him to guide me and kept Faith in him that he would. He never let me down in that way. He lead me to the right attorneys for our situation, he gave my daddy the days he needed to accept the Lord as his personal savior and time to tell his loved ones just how much we each meant to him. That in itself is a blessing to me. I did not want to let him go, but I also did not want
him to suffer. I prayed with him and with God and asked him that he just give my daddy comfort, and he did. I asked him to take him into his hands and do what he saw was best even if I did not like it, and he did. Daddy went home to the Lord on July 9th, 2008. Keeping faith in God and his promises of seeing our loved ones again in that glorious land has really kept me going in my daily life and learning how to use my daddy's experience to try and help others, again, a direction the Lord led me in. He has a plan for us all and I can testify that even though we do not know what a year, a month, a day or even our next hour holds, he does and he knows why. Don't question it! I couldn't get pregnant for years, in 2007 I was diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) started medication and was pregnant in 5 months. We took a cruise in September 2007 with mom and dad when I was just 3 months pregnant with my only child, a son we wanted to name after my daddy, Richard Owen, we would call our son, Jaden Owen. In December 2007 when daddy was feeling less energetic and actually telling us he felt different we just continued on thinking it was a new medicine he was on for his cholesterol. I gave birth to Jaden Owen on Feb. 20th, 2008. Daddy was there with us and he even held him, something daddy never did (perhaps the Lord told him he needed this). As the months went by of enjoying being a new mother I was also fighting with my daddy to find a
doctor who would help answer why he was deteriorating right in front of our eyes. God put his hand in this as he did everything; he gave us a light in Jaden to keep us smiling as we dealt with the worst darkness in daddy’s sickness. Daddy asked mom to sell the house and purchase the last lot that was right beside of me and my family (the lot had fell through in sales several times before). He knew we would take care of each other if she moved here. He got the comfort of knowing it was all going to happen, the sale went through and he was happy. We lost daddy just a few short days later......perhaps God knew he was at peace and could take him home now. Sometimes God uses others to draw others nearer to him. What do I mean you may ask? Well, just 3 short painful months my mommy trusted in God and his plans and promises even though he took the love of her life from her and asked him into her heart. Mom and I were baptized one year to the date after daddy gave his life to the Lord. If that doesn't show that God is real.....what does? For those of you, who may face this horrible disease, don't give up. Give it all to the Lord and ask him for his blessings on you and know that he is in control. We may not like what we face and we may not understand it, but he does. All we can do in this physical world is keep fighting for our lives, our rights and our loved ones and leave the outcome in the Lords hands. Having Faith in our God has given me and my family the strength, comfort and guidance we need to keep living life without daddy, because we know this is God's way and that one day we will all be together again in a place with no tears, pain or sorrow, never to depart from one another again. How wonderful is that? If God can give his ONLY son for us, I can give my daddy up for a little while to help others in raising funds to be closer to finding a cure for mesothelioma. Dear God, keep leading, guiding and directing me in my journey and when it is my day to come home, I will know that I have done the best I can do and I will be running to the arms of my daddy. Amen!!!
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Wave Pool goes to the dogs for Annual Fundraiser By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
HURRICANE – After it closed for the season on Monday, Sept. 3, the Wave Pool at Valley Park in Hurricane went to the dogs – literally. The annual Valley Park Wave Pool Dog Swim took place last Monday beginning at 6:30 p.m., just a few minutes after the pool closed for the season. The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the Putnam County Animal Shelter. More than 300 people turned out with their dogs to take a dip in the pool in what has become a popular way for area dog owners to wrap up the summer.
“We had as many people this year as we have ever had, probably more,” said volunteer event organizer Karen Haynes. The hundreds who turned out, despite overcast skies, made voluntary donations of $852.78 that will go towards funds that Haynes is raising to support the new Putnam County Animal Shelter. With the donations collected at the annual Dog Swim, Haynes said that her group now has more than $70,000 in the bank. She said that the funds will be used to purchase supplies that will be used inside the new shelter. “We need new cat beds and bowls and things like that,” Haynes said. “I want new stuff for the new shelter.”
This dog was one of many who were able to enjoy the Wave Pool at Valley Park on Monday, Sept. 3. Courtesy photo. Ground was broken on the new Putnam County Animal Shelter on Aug. 28. Weather per-
mitting the new shelter will be open in the spring of 2013. Haynes said that some of the
funds she has raised may also go towards purchasing supplies to have a store inside the new animal shelter where those adopting animals would be able to purchase necessary things like bowls, leashes, and collars. “You are going to have to have those things anyway, so wouldn't it be nice to be able to get them right there when you are adopting an animal,” Haynes said. After a summer of organizing fundraising activities in support of the new animal shelter, Haynes has no other events planned in the immediate future. However, she said, that the annual Dog Swim should return next year, much to the delight of area pet owners and their pooches.
A Day in the Life of West Virginia: A Photographic Tribute Wonderful West Virginia magazine invites you to photograph our state Sept. 15 SOUTH CHARLESTON – You and your digital camera can help celebrate West Virginia’s 150th anniversary by taking and contributing photographs of the state for possible publication in a special issue of Wonderful West Virginia magazine. The special issue will be published in June 2013, West Virginia’s sesquicentennial. The theme of the issue will be “A Day in the Life of West Virginia.” All photos must be taken on the same day, September 15, 2012, from dawn until twilight, within the state borders. “We’re asking photographers, professional and amateur, to head for the hills, the valleys, the rivers, the farms, the small towns, and the cities to capture images that speak eloquently of life in our Mountain State,” said Wonderful West Virginia publisher Bryan Hoffman. “West Virginia’s state parks are
good examples of special places to take photos that show off the beauty of nature, but we also want participants to bring us common and unusual scenes, including landscapes, events and people – slices of Mountain State life on this one day.” Rules: Photographs must be taken in the state of West Virginia on September 15, 2012, and submitted to Wonderful West Virginia no later than September 30, 2012. Each contributor may submit up to five photographs from throughout the day. Only digital photographs may be accepted (no photographic paper or inkjet prints). Photographs must be submitted electronically to photos@cannongraphicsinc.co m. Include your email address and telephone number, as well as the precise time of day and place (including county) where the photograph was taken. If
there are any identifiable persons in the photo, please send the names(s) and a model release, if applicable (contact Bryan Hoffman at DNR if you have questions or need a model release form). Photographs for the tribute issue will be selected by the staff of Wonderful West Virginia magazine and will be for use only in the June 2013 issue. Technical: Photographs must be sent as full-size resolution images (recommended size is at least an 8 x 10 at 300 ppi). For additional information about this special photographic tribute to West Virginia, please contact Bryan Hoffman at 304558-5546 or Bryan.M.Hoffman@wv.gov Wonderful West Virginia is the premier magazine about the Mountain State, published monthly by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Subscriptions are available for
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Pumpkin Park, with the parade starting at 10:30 a.m. A special treat for this year’s parade-goers will be the Cabell Midland High School Band along with Eighteen (18) confirmed
bands participating. The bands will then proceed to Cabell Midland High School to compete in a band competition. For more information, contact Gary Cooper at 304-743-4159.
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Remembering a great musky Fisherman
David Payne Sr. Column by David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com
For the last 10 years or so, I've been following the WVangler.com forum – an Internet forum for West Virginia anglers. As far as Internet forums go, it's a bit unusual because you can actually go fishing with some of these guys because the vast majority of them are West Virginians. There was one West Virginia angler that first showed up on the forum five years ago. Like me, he was an Elk River boy. He first announced himself thusly “this is me:” followed by a picture of
himself with a monster musky. His name was Eric Workman. He was a West Virginia State Trooper. He was only 26 when he died. Eric and Cpl. Marshall Lee Bailey were answering a call about an erratic driver in Clay County and pulled over Luke Baber. They arrested him and put him in the back of their cruiser. When they frisked him, they missed the handgun Baber had hidden. While the officers were waiting on a tow truck, Baber, who was handcuffed, pulled out the pistol and shot both troopers. Both died. County deputies Roane tracked down Baber and killed him in a shootout. West Virginia is now mourning both Bailey – a Putnam County native - and Eric. Not only did we lose two of our finest troopers in those two, West Virginia lost one of its best musky anglers in Eric. Most of what I know about Eric is from his years on the forum and from friends who have fished with him. He spent every minute he could on the water and I doubt few people knew the lower Elk River and its muskies – as well as many of the state's other
musky fisheries – as well as Eric Workman. When it came to fishing, reading water and casting – he was a master of nuance. He had a great deal of respect for the fish he caught and released all of his muskies. While he fished, he also collected data for the DNR that helped biologists better understand fish population growth and how fish move. He even had a scanning device from the DNR that allowed him to scan vital information from computer chips implanted in fish. He worked hard. He worked long hours, but he also fished hard. Eric didn't say a lot on the forum. At least in that public setting, he was a man of few words. But, if a picture is worth 10,000 words, he was a man of millions of words. He posted photograph after photo after photo of all the unbelievable muskies he had caught. When I say he was one of West Virginia's best musky anglers, I am not exaggerating. He was well-liked and had many friends – all of whom respected his fishing prowess and considered him an incredible human being. “Make time for those you care
about,” said Scott Smith of Hurricane, one of Eric's fishing buddies. “You never know when your time or theirs is up. Eric and I were texting the day he was shot about fishing this past weekend. I will always treasure that text. Last one I got from him said 'the Elk looks great.'” When I heard that Eric had died, I assumed that would be the last I would ever hear from Eric Workman. But I was very wrong. One of my wife's friends has been on a waiting list for a new kidney for years and was in incredibly poor health, with kidney function down to 30 percent. My wife thought enough of him to have herself tested to see if she was a match. She would have given him one of her kidneys if she could, but she wasn't a match. He would still be waiting on a life-saving kidney transplant today if it weren't for one fact – Eric Workman was an organ donor. The call came. After all these years, a kidney was finally available. He came to Charleston and doctors put a new kidney in him. At first, the nurses couldn't tell
him from whom this life-saving kidney came and could only say it was from someone “very special.” Even though state trooper after state trooper came in to check on how he was doing, it took him a while to figure out where the kidney came from, but eventually he did and eventually the family did agree to let him be officially notified that he now had Eric's kidney. A woman, whose kidney function had been down to a mere 10 percent, got Eric's other kidney. Somebody got his heart, although I don't know who. Doctors can transplant bones, skin, organs, corneas – a single organ donation can help or save the lives of as many as 50 people. Eric was a young and healthy man, with young and healthy organs. A part of him will always live on in the Elk River he loved so much. Other parts of him live on in the bodies of others. He gave his life to keep West Virginians safe. Even in death, he is still saving lives. We should never forget Eric Workman. Contact David Payne Sr. at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com.
be selected by the staff of Wonderful West Virginia magazine and will be for use only in the June 2013 issue. Photographs must be sent as full-size resolution images (recommended size is at least an 8 x 10 at 300 ppi). For more information, contact Bryan Hoffman at 304-558-5546 or Bryan.M.Hoffman@wv.gov. Trout Unlimited Declaring Victory in Idaho fishery Trout Unlimited recently hailed a decision by the Idaho Department of Water Resources to deny a water permit for a proposed dam on the Oneida Narrows – a popular trout fishery on the Bear River in the southeastern portion of the state. The IDWR denied an application by the Twin Lakes Canal Co. for a 17,300 acre feet water right, which would have been used to store water behind a proposed 108-foot high dam on the Oneida Narrows section of the Bear River, a rugged whitewater canyon that is beloved by generations of anglers, kayakers,
campers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. "This is a major victory for a priceless native trout fishery, as well as for local anglers and other recreation users who cherish this beautiful place," said Warren Colyer, director of TU's watersheds restoration program. West Virginia Hunter-Safety Course offered online While anyone born after Jan. 1, 1975 is required to pass a huntersafety course before they can purchase a hunting license, traditional classes fill up fast and often require several weeks of waiting for an available class. The course, however, is now offered online – sure to be a welcomed feature for those who need to buy their first West Virginia hunting license. The course costs $24.50 and need not be completed at once. For more information, visit www.huntered.com/westvirginia. Contact David Payne Sr. at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com.
Outdoors Roundup DNR: Hunters likely to see fewer squirrels this year West Virginia Division of Natural Resources officials say squirrel hunters likely won't find as many bushytails as they encountered during the 2011 season. The squirrel harvest for any given year depends largely on the amount of food available to squirrels in the preceding year. Paul Johansen, DNR assistant wildlife chief, said that a bumper crop of acorns and other nuts in 2010 made for an abundance of squirrels last year. Last year's mast crop was down, leading to less squirrel reproduction and winter survival. He said while there will still be plenty of squirrels, they won't be as numerous as last year. This year's season began Sept. 8 – a month earlier than usual. This is the second straight year of the early season. National Hunting and Fishing Day events slated The West Virginia DNR and the West Virginia Wildlife Federation
will be holding the state's annual National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration on Sept. 22 and 23 at Stonewall Resort State Park near Weston. There will be numerous events and attractions, including archery and shotgun-shooting exhibitions, a display of trophy game and fish, fly casting and shooting. There will be a youth competition and a wild-game cooking event. For more information, visit the event's Web page at www.wvdnr.gov/hunting/nathuntfish.shtm. West Virginia photography contest Sept. 15 Wonderful West Virginia magazine is holding a photography contest honoring West Virginia's 150th anniversary for a special issue of the magazine. The special issue will be published in June 2013, West Virginia’s sesquicentennial. The theme of the issue will be “A Day in the Life of West Virginia.” All photos must be taken on the same day, September 15,
2012, from dawn until twilight, within the state borders. “We’re asking photographers, professional and amateur, to head for the hills, the valleys, the rivers, the farms, the small towns, and the cities to capture images that speak eloquently of life in our Mountain State,” said Wonderful West Virginia publisher Bryan Hoffman. Photographs must be taken in West Virginia on Sept. 15 and submitted no later than Sept. 30. Each contributor may submit up to five photographs, which must be submitted via e-mail to photos@cannongraphicsinc.com. Include your email address and telephone number, as well as the precise time of day and place (including county) where the photograph was taken. If there are any identifiable persons in the photo, please send the names(s) and a model release, if applicable (contact Bryan Hoffman at DNR if you have questions or need a model release form). Photographs for the tribute issue will
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The Putnam Standard Across 1. Most squalid 9. “The English Patient” setting 15. Disburser 16. Cut back 17. Gain control again by conquest 18. Paternal relative 19. Machine used to send electronic copies 20. Appear 21. “Am ___ believe ...?” (2 wd) 22. End 23. Eye affliction 25. Object that shoots paintballs 27. Columbus Day mo. 28. Jeer 30. “Absolutely!” 31. Municipal magistrate (Scotland) 34. Cross this to score a touchdown (2 wd) 36. One year’s record 37. “Give it ___!” (2 wd) 38. “Smart” ones 39. Sharp 41. Entertains 42. Warm, so to speak 43. Courtroom conference between lawyers and judge 45. Blueprint 46. Stripped the skin off 47. Apiece
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51. In the style of (French) 52. Amscrayed 53. Pistol, slangily 55. Bygone bird 56. It might be cut by a politician 58. Record of employee’s start and finish 60. Region away from a sea 61. Lifts 62. Gets rid of 63. One who explains the universe in terms of energy
Down 1. Drudges 2. Leave of absence 3. Adhesive 4. Calendar abbr. 5. Ancient Andean 6. School 7. Infected 8. “Don’t give up!” 9. Flipper? 10. About 1% of the atmosphere 11. Barbarian 12. Plant or animal structures 13. Reserve 14. Great skill 21. Block house? 24. Cream puff 26. ___ Ann and Andy 29. Afflicts
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30. Attraction 31. Similar to double boiler (2 wd) 32. Hardening by heat treatment 33. Lacking ability 35. Dalai ___
Ages Also Ants Balls Barbecue Bill Bits Bolt Bride Bruised Bursts Cart Coals Craft Dances Decade Ears Ease Eats Fair False Fifty Fish Flap Floor Flown Foul Glove
37. Birdlike 40. Hawaiian ___ 41. Belly 44. In a spooky manner 46. Attack locale 48. Cremona artisan 49. Centers
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Page 12 –Tuesday,September 11,2012 EDWARD ROCCO JOHN ADAIR JUANITA MAE ALLEN CPL. MARSHALL LEE BAILEY NORMA LEE GATENS CHARLES HARRY HUGHES BERNICE FRASER JESSUP LLOYD B. KENNEY JOHN WAYNE KIMBLE DR. MARCEL G. LAMBRECHTS RANDALL VERNON POLING AMY LOUISE LANIER SOWARDS DONALD "DALE" STARCHER DENZIL RAY WALKER RALPH HENRY WARD NORA MAE WOOD TROOPER ERIC MICHAEL WORKMAN
JOHN EDWARD ROCCO ADAIR John Edward Rocco Adair, 58, of Dunbar, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at home. He was born and raised in Delbarton and was a graduate of West Virginia Institute of Technology. Rocco was a rolling stone; he lived his life on the edge with passion and had an everlasting positive spirit. He shared his life and experiences with many. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kourtney Adair. He is survived by his son, John Charles Chapman "Chappy" Adair (Mikell), and grandson, Foxx, of Summerville, S.C.; daughter, Amanda Leigh (Jamie), and granddaughters, Elyza and Leigha, of Lewisburg; daughter, Erin Rose of Lake Mary, Fla.; brother, Emery Necessary (Beverley) of Powhatan Point, Ohio; brother, Patrick Adair (Debbie) of West Virginia; fiancĂŠe, Cheri Grimm and daughter, Amber, of Winfield; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Friday, August 31, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church, Dunbar. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, was entrusted with the arrangements.
JUANITA MAE ALLEN Mrs. Juanita Mae Allen, 83, of St. Albans passed away on August 24, 2012, and was laid to rest at Elk Hills Memorial Park. She retired from Shawnee Hills as an LPN. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Tracy Allen Counts; and former husband, William "Bill" Allen. She is survived by her son, Charles Allen of Teays Valley; daughters, Karen Lane of St. Albans, Anita Cleaver of St. Albans and Vicki Nichols of Teays Valley; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Allen family
CPL. MARSHALL LEE BAILEY Corporal Marshall Lee Bailey, 42, departed this life on August 28 in a fatal incident in Wallback. Marshall was a 1988 graduate of Poca High School. He graduated fromWestVirginia State University with a master's degree in criminal justice in 1992. He entered the West Virginia State Police Academy in 1995 and graduated in 1996. He was stationed at the Clay County Detachment in Big Otter. Marshall was also a member of Pleasant Dale Baptist Church in Clary. He was a loving son, wonderful father and brother. He loved to fish and hunt when off-duty, but most of all he was devoted to his law enforcement job, which he chose early in life. He was a Mountaineer at heart and was a proud Poca Dot. He also supported the Clay County Panthers. Marshall is survived by his children, Lauryn Bailey and Wyatt Lee Bailey, and their mother, Tammy Bailey, of Clay, and Whitney Bailey of Nitro; grandson, TimothyWelch of Nitro; parents, Maxie and Earlene (McClanahan) Bailey of Poca; one brother, Justin and wife, Ashley Bailey, of Charleston; niece, Claire Bailey, and nephew, Connor Bailey, of Charleston; and a host of other family and friends. A memorial service was held at the Charleston Civic Center on Sunday, September 2, with Elder Jason McClanahan of Randolph Street Baptist Church in Charleston, PastorWayne Litton of Pleasant Dale Baptist Church in Clay and WestVirginia State Police Chaplain Jim Mitchell officiating. Burial followed in Bailey Family Cemetery on Poca River Road. The family suggests donations are made to CPL Marshall Bailey Children's College Fund, c/o Maxie Bailey, 1908 Poca River Road, N. Poca, WV 25159. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, was honored to assist the Bailey family.
NORMA LEE GATENS Mrs. Norma Lee Gatens, 99, of Poca, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2012, at home. Norma Lee was the daughter of the late Albert M. Harmon and Lolla F. (Watkins) Harmon. She was a 1930 graduate of Poca High School and attended McMillian Hospital School of Nursing from 1930 to 1933 and became a registered nurse in 1934. She worked at most of the Charleston hospitals and was also a county nurse in Putnam County, delivering many babies in her time. On May 1, 1940, Norma Lee and her late husband, Joseph M. Gatens Sr., had the grand opening of Gatens Funeral Home. They became an integral part of the Poca community and the funeral home continued to grow due to their leadership. In 1960, they established Haven of Rest Memory Gardens to better
Obituaries serve the Kanawha Valley. Norma Lee was also a licensed funeral director. She served on many boards and committees throughout her life. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She was also preceded in death by her son, Joseph M. Gatens Jr.; daughter, Jane Gatens Vaughan; and grandson, Thomas Lee Vaughan. She is survived by her grandchildren, J. Michael Gatens III, Norma Meadows, Lesa Smith, Jonathan Gatens, Dr. Joseph Vaughan, Mary Mills and Anthony Gatens. She is also survived by great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held Saturday, September 1, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Nitro. Entombment followed in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel. The family suggests donations are made to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2219 22nd St., Nitro, WV 25143. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Gatens family.
CHARLES HARRY HUGHES Charles Harry Hughes, 83, of Largo, Fla., formerly of Eleanor, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012, at Largo Care & Rehab, following a long illness. He was Baptist by faith, a graduate of Buffalo High School and worked in the construction business most of his life. Harry was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan and was known as a gentle, kind, caring and considerate person. Born February 8, 1929, he was the son of the late James E. Hughes and Mildred G. Hanshaw Hughes. He is survived by his brother, Don and Ann Hughes of Eleanor; nephew, Dale Hughes; along with several cousins and several extended family members. A graveside service was held Thursday, September 6, at Beech Grove Cemetery, Eleanor, with the Rev. Randy Parsons officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the Hughes family, and the online guestbook signed, by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel, Eleanor, was in charge of arrangements.
BERNICE FRASE JESSUP Bernice Fraser Jessup, 64, of South Charleston, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West. She was a longtime employee of Sears and Huntington Bank. She also worked and volunteered at Hospice for a time. Bernice was preceded in death by her husbands, Ivan W. Fraser and J.L. Jessup. She is survived by her children, Ivan W. Fraser II of Goodlettsville, Tenn., and Kimberly Fraser Hud-
The Putnam Standard son of St. Albans; siblings, Betty Underwood of South Charleston, Bonnie Portz of Charleston, Otto Portz of Dunbar, Pixie Bays of St. Albans and Joanna Showen of Tampa, Fla.; very special granddaughters, Brittany Fraser, Blair Fraser, Kayli Hudson and Kinsey Hudson; and special furbaby, her beloved Yorkie. A memorial service to honor the life of Bernice Jessup was held Sunday, September 2, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, with Chaplain Pete Thompson officiating. Entombment will be in Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Sissonville, at a later date. The family wants to extend a very special thank you to Lucy Tedder, Cassie Darnell and Candy Thompson, the ladies who provided wonderful care to Bernice at Hubbard Hospice House West. The family asks that memorial contributions are made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. Memories of Bernice may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, assisted with arrangements.
LLOYD B. KENNEY Lloyd B. Kenney, 87, of Scott Depot, died Sunday, August 19, 2012. He was born in Shamrock, Texas, where he lived until he joined the Army Air Corps and was assigned for special training at Davis and Elkins College in Elkins. He was a member of the last class of Air Corps cadets at D&E, which was disbanded in June 1944. There he met his true love, young Clarissa Menear. After completing training at Davis and Elkins, he returned to his original unit and fought with the 78th Infantry Division and was injured in the Battle of Bulge in the Argonne Forest. He was awarded the Purple Heart Military Decoration. After being discharged, he returned to Elkins and married young Clarissa. Lloyd and Clarissa lived in Shamrock, Texas, Elkins and Alexandria, Va., where he retired from the Alexandria Gazette to come live in Scott Depot in 1977. He and Clarissa were currently living at Broadmore Senior Living. Wherever he lived, his sparkly blue eyes and gentle nature touched those around him. He was a member of the Masonic Temple of Texas, Sleepy Hollow Golf Club and was Senior Amateur Golf Champion of WV in 1983 and 1984. He was a faithful member of St. John United Methodist Church, Scott Depot. He is survived by his wife, his sweetheart of 67 years, Clarissa; their daughter, Michelle Sanger of Charlotte, N.C.; son, David and his wife, Dru Menear, of Indiana Land, S.C.; sister-in-law, Patricia Fultz of Flint, Mich.; and dear friends, Mike and Joy Spratt of
Scott Depot, Justin (Bri and Bryleigh) Spratt, Mica Spratt, Gena Spratt, Caitlin Spratt and, the latest sparkle in his eye, Baby Armone. All of their lives have been more blessed by loving and being loved by "their" Lloyd, husband, uncle and friend. A special service honoring Lloyd's life was held at St. John United Methodist Church on Sunday, September 2, during the morning worship service. Online condolences may also be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. To carry on the tradition of helping others as practiced in Lloyds's life, the family requests that donations are made in his honor to Hubbard Hospice House West, 4605 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV 25309; or to St. John United Methodist Church, 4013 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the family.
JOHN WAYNE KIMBLE John Wayne Kimble, 64, of Winfield, formerly of St. Albans, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012, at Putnam Care and Rehabilitation Center, Hurricane. He was born March 3, 1948, in South Charleston, to the late Everett J. and Rita June Miller Kimble. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Martha Rodriguez; and brother, David E. Kimble. John was a self-employed landscaper. He was a graduate of Winfield High School, class of 1966, and a graduate of the University of Charleston. He is survived by his loving daughters and son-in-law, Amanda and David Adams of Harts and Candace Kimble of Charleston. Also surviving are his loving grandchildren, Ryan and Nathaniel Adams and Emmanuel and Emma Amare. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 1, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Jim Hines officiating. Burial followed in Kimble Family Cemetery, Red House. Online condolences may be made at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, was in charge of arrangements.
DR. MARCEL G. LAMBRECHTS Dr. Marcel G. Lambrechts, 83, of Hurricane, passed away August 29, 2012. Born in Hannut, Belgium, in 1928, he survived the occupation of his hometown in WorldWar II. He received his medical degree at the University of Louvain in Belgium and immigrated to Charleston in 1955 to begin his career. He met his wife, Louise, while interning at Charleston General, and they married in 1957. He continued his training at the Children's Hospital in Cincinnati and returned to Charleston in 1961 to begin his pe-
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The Putnam Standard diatric practice. Dr. Lambrechts was a leader in the treatment of cystic fibrosis and the field of nutrition and authored two books. He was a clinical associate professor of pediatrics at WVU. He retired from his distinguished pediatrician career in 1994. To this day, people remember him fondly as their "baby doctor." Dr. Lambrechts worked part time for the West Virginia Social Security Administration, where he specialized in evaluating disability cases, and continued this work until December 2011. He also was a medical consultant with the Division of Crippled Children and medical director of the Southern West Virginia Cystic Fibrosis Clinic. Dr. Lambrechts was an avid golfer and played throughout the Kanawha Valley, primarily at Berry Hills Country Club and Sleepy Hollow Golf Club. His favorite golf moments were as a member of a winning team at a Firestone Pro/Am at Firestone CC in Akron, Ohio, in 1977, and shooting an opening round of 68 in the West Virginia Open in 1969, competing against accomplished golfers Sam Snead, Joe Taylor and Barney Thompson. He loved music and was an accomplished dancer. His other hobbies included home movies, fishing, assembling golf clubs and collecting old movies. He was a proud and dedicated WVU Mountaineers fan. Dr. Lambrechts is survived by his wife of 55 years, E. Louise Lambrechts; his two sons, Michel J. Lambrechts and his wife, Beth Anne, of Medford, N.J., and Marcel G. Lambrechts Jr., DDS and his wife, Susan, of Richmond, Va.; his son-in-law, Joseph Orlandi and his wife, Mary, of Nitro; and his six grandchildren, Christina Orlandi, Gino Orlandi, Andrew Lambrechts, Katherine Lambrechts, Zachary Lambrechts and Mary Lambrechts. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Suzanne in 1981 and Yvonne in 1994. Dr. Lambrechts lived his life to the fullest and all who knew him are the richer for it. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, September 3, at The Catholic Church of the Ascension, Hurricane, with celebrant, the Rev. Father Harry N. Cramer, officiating. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5455 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43216. You may also send online condolences to the family at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane was in charge of arrangements.
RANDALL VERNON POLING Randall Vernon Poling, 72, of Hurricane passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2012, from complications of kidney failure. Randall was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his family
and friends. He was born June 21, 1940 in Gary, Ind., to the late Oscar and Hazel Poling. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Leigh Ann; and sister, Carol Francis. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Ann McBride Poling; brother, Kenley Poling of Ohio; daughters, Susan Poling of St. Albans and Jeanette Johnston and her husband, Eric, of North Carolina; grandchildren, Jeremy and Michael Rust, Lindsay Stephenson and Hannah and Garrett Johnston; and great-grandchildren, Tyler and Kaleigh Stephenson. Randall was a graduate of Dunbar High School and Morris Harvey College. He retired after 35 years from Union Carbide Tech Center as office service director. He was a lifelong member of Dunbar United Methodist Church, Dunbar. Memorial services were conducted Wednesday, September 5, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
AMY LOUISE LANIER SOWARDS Amy Louise Lanier Sowards, 57, of Red House passed away on August 31, 2012, at her home. Born March 18, 1955, in South Charleston, she was a daughter of Donald E. Lanier of South Charleston and the late Virginia Louise Lanier. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Donald E. and Jerald E. Lanier. She was a former employee of Putnam General Hospital and CAMC-Teays Valley and attended Buffalo Church of God. In addition to her father, she is survived by her children, April (Michael) Carpenter of Hurricane and their children, Breanna and Chesniee; Michelle (Nathaniel) Adkins of Ona and their children, Quinton, Ethan, Sam and Ashley; Patricia Terry of Hurricane and her son, Conner; and Carmie Ross, her companion, of Barboursville. Also surviving are her sisters, Delores A. Jackson and Cathy L. Lanier both, of Vanwert, Ohio; four nieces; and two nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Pastor Jake Eldridge officiating. Burial followed in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Online condolences may also be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
DONALD "DALE" STARCHER Donald "Dale" Starcher, 76, of Liberty, passed away Tuesday evening, August 28, 2012, at Hubbard House West, South Charleston, following a long illness. Dale was born May 3, 1936, near Given in Putnam County, son of the late Clair and Anna Pennington Starcher. He worked his entire life in the grocery business, having owned and operated grocery
stores for many different firms. He was a Christian and a member of Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle, Dunbar. Surviving are his sons, Donald Starcher II of Liberty and Rickie Starcher of Liberty; daughter, Tamma Lanham (Joe) of Dunbar; grandchildren, Tanayia LePointe, Joey Lanham, Rebecca Petry, Rickie Starcher II and Ryan and Austin Starcher; and great-grandchildren, Destiny LePointe, Derrick LePointe, Ella Lanham, Chloe Lanham, Brea Petry, Cade Starcher and one more on the way. He is also survived by an aunt, Lola Mae Pennington, who was more like a sister than an aunt. Dale was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Dixie Clendennin Starcher, who passed in 2000; and his grandparents who raised him, Lewis and Edna Pennington. In keeping with Dale's wishes, a graveside funeral service was held Friday, August 31, at Moss Chapel Cemetery on Pleasant Valley Road in Kenna. Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, assisted the Starcher family.
DENZIL RAY WALKER Denzil RayWalker, of Hurricane, finished his work on earth on Thursday, August 30, 2012, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born October 31, 1926, in Charleston, to the late James and Macil Layne Walker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Alice Anson. Denzil graduated from Dunbar High School and Morris Harvey College (now the University of Charleston). He also served in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Hilo, Hawaii. Throughout the years, Denzil loved to spend time at his stable in Winfield, better known as "The Barn," caring for, training and showing his Kentucky Walking Horses and Arabians. He was an avid golfer and traveled everywhere, playing most of the wellknown courses. He was one of the original charter members of Sleepy Hollow Golf Club. Up until his illness, he enjoyed playing with a group of retired golfers. Denzil was retired from Union Carbide Corporation, South Charleston, and Henry Vogt Machine Company, Louisville, Ky. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Charleston, the Roger William Sunday School Class and previously served on the board of trustees. Left to cherish his loving memory are his wife, Judy; daughter, Kim Shirkey (Ford Francis); grandson, Chris Finch; granddaughter, Katelyn Shirkey, whom he dearly loved; brothers-in-law, Tom Winter, Bill Winter (Sally) and Al Anson; and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 2, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Charleston with Pastor Ron Stoner officiating. Entombment followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
Tuesday,September 11,2012 – Page 13 A special thank you to Rick Fisher and Fred Bowen, who were always there for Denzil. The family would also like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the loving staff at Hubbard Hospice House West, Drs. Arvind Viradia, Rohit Patel and Arvind Shah and friends and church family for the love, compassion and support shown during Denzil's illness. Memorial gifts may be made to the Hubbard Hospice HouseWest, 4605 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV 25309; or Emmanuel Baptist Church. You may express online condolences at www.cookefuneralhome.com. Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, Nitro, assisted the Walker family.
RALPH HENRY WARD Mr. Ralph Henry Ward, of Poca, went home on August 28, 2012. Ralph was born in Logan and reared in Wayne County. He graduated from Wayne County High School. He retired from IBEW Local No. 466, Charleston, and as maintenance supervisor for Kalila Construction (Ghareeb Company). Ralph was a Christian and a member of Poca United Methodist Church and an avid worker in the Five Loaves Two Fish Food Pantry. Preceding him in death were his parents, Harvey and Lula Ward; three brothers; four sisters; and second wife, Norma M. Ward. He is survived by his loving wife, Drema Ward; sons, Ralph (Christie) Ward, Darryl (Lisa) Ward of Harrisburg, Pa., Leonard (Kathy) Ward of Winfield and Denny (Christy) Ward of Poca; daughters, Linda (Tim) Crouch of Cross Lanes and Sarina (Gary) Addy of Duncannon, Pa.; stepson, Michael (Jolita) Raine of Poca; brother, Harvey (Diana) Ward of Tucson, Ariz.; first wife, Molly Ward of Duncannon; 13 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. A tribute to the life of Ralph was held Friday, August 31, 2012 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with pastors Audria Botkin and Ken Peters officiating. Entombment followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. The family suggests donations are made to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd.W., Charleston,WV 25387; or Five Loaves Two Fish Food Pantry, P.O. Box 9, Poca, WV 25159. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Ward family.
NORA MAE WOOD Nora Mae Wood, 51, of Hurricane, passed away at her home, after a short illness, on Wednesday, August 28, 2012. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by husband, Freddie Wood; daughter,
BrendaWood; son,William Patterson, all of Hurricane; grandson, Kyle Leef; sisters, Eva Hensley, Terry Johnson and Joanne McCallister; brothers, Timothy Harrison and Joe Johnson; and foster father, Harold Johnson. Funeral services were held Friday, August 31, at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Pastor Buford Plumley officiating. Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.
TROOPER ERIC MICHAEL WORKMAN Trooper Eric Michael Workman, 26, of Ivydale, entered into rest on August 31, 2012, in Charleston, of injuries suffered in an incident while in the line of duty in Wallback on August 28. Born March 29, 1986, in Charleston, he was the son of George and Connie Workman of Ivydale. He was a 2004 graduate of Clay County High School, a 2009 graduate of West Virginia State College and an August 5, 2011, graduate of the West Virginia State Police Academy. During his time at West Virginia State he was a member of theWV State Baseball Team, Player of the Year for 2009, Hitter of the Year and 2nd Team All American. Eric was a WV State Trooper, a member of the WV State Police Honor Guard, WV Troopers Association, Elk River Musky Club and Big Knob Hunt Club. Eric was an organ donor, and although his life was cut short here on this earth, because of his ultimate sacrifice many will live richer and fuller lives. In addition to his parents, Eric is survived by his sister and brotherin-law, Rebecca and Josh King of Wallback; nephew, Aiden King; maternal grandmother, Hallie (Corrine) Woods of Ivydale; aunts, Susie (John) Sears of Ivydale and Tammy (Kenny) Wilmoth of Pension, Tenn.; uncle, BobbyWoods of Ivydale; and cousins, Rachel Sears, Evan (Amber) Sears and Laney Sears. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Hysel and Mary Workman, and his maternal grandfather, Earley Lou Woods. A memorial service was held Wednesday, September 5, at the Charleston Civic Center, Charleston. Burial followed in the Workman family cemetery, Ivydale. The family suggests donations are made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Association, ATTN: Tammy Owen, 2072 Crestwood Road, Charleston, WV 25302, or electronically at jdrfevents.donordrive.com/campaign/milesformadi. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, was honored to be serving the Workman family.
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Time For Service ~ Area Church Services ~
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church ~ Buff Creek Rd. Hurricane, WV. "Helping the hurt get out of the dirt" Service TimesSunday morning 10:00 a.m.; Sunday eve. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. Eve Bible study 7:00 p.m. Special meeting 4th Saturday each month at 7:00 p.m. All area Churches welcome. Heaven is obtainable, Hell is avoidable. We still preach The Book, The Blood and, The Blessed Hope. Pastor Ernie Spence – 304-617-2752. Redeemer Presbyterian Church, PCA, welcomes the community to learn of God's love and grace. They meet at Teays Valley Cinema for worship service at 10 a.m. The church's pastor is Barrett Jordan. For more information, call the church office, 304-757-1197, or check the church's website at www.redeemerpcawv.org. Teays Valley Church of God ~ 4430 Teays Valley Road, PO Box 270, Scott Depot, WV 25526 www.tvcog.org - (304)757-9222. Service times: Sunday’s - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship, 6:00 p.m. Evening Discipleship. Wednesday’s: 6:45 p.m. Evening Discipleship. Pastor Melissa Pratt. Winfield Community Church~ 144 Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV, 25560. (304) 5861146. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Michael Hurlbert. Mt. Salem UM Church ~ 4-1/2 miles East of Hurricane on Rt. 60 across from covered bridge, on left. Sunday: Morning worship 9:30; Sunday School 10:30. Wednesday Bible study 7:00 P.M.; Family night first Wednesday of each month @ 7:00 P.M. Pastor: Ralph Kernen (304) 7578446. Presbyterian Church of the Covenant ~ Living the Love of Jesus Christ. 2438 US Route 60, Hurricane, WV 25526. 304-5622012, pcclife.com Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Buffalo Church of God ~ Corner of Rt 62 & Church Street, Buffalo (Putnam Co.). Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship; 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Mid-week Service. Pas-
tor Wayne Burch. 304-937-3447.
~ 4345 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV. 757-9166.
Winfield United Methodist Church ~ Looking for a church family? Join us at Winfield United Methodist Church, 20 Radwin Drive (Behind McDonald’s) Winfield. Two services 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Pastor: Tom Hill.
Pastor Dr. Rod Taylor. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid Week Service 7 p.m. www.thedepotlive.com
Springdale Free Will Baptist Church ~ Cow Creek Road, Hurricane (Directions: Off Rt 34, 21/2 miles on Cow Creek Road, stay on left fork of Cow Creek. Church is on the right). Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Midweek Service 7 p.m. Pastor Larry Cooper. 5625389. Teays Valley Church of the Nazarene~ 3937 Teays Valley Road, Teays, WV 25569 (Mail: PO Box 259) Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning worship; 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship. Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. Prayer Gathering, Children & Teen Programs. Last Saturday of each month; Clothing Closet from 9 a.m. until noon. Free clothes for everyone! Pastor: Rev. Charles V. Williams. Phone: 304-757-8400. First Baptist Church~ “Connecting People to Jesus Christ” 2635 Main Street, Hurricane, WV, 25526 – 304-562-9281. Dr. James E. Lutz, Senior Pastor. Sunday services: 8:50 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Sunday School – 10 a.m.; Wednesday 6:30 p.m. www.fbcoh.com Good Hope Baptist Church ~ Turkey Creek Road, Hurricane. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. Ascension Catholic Church 905 Hickory Mill Rd., Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-562-5816. Services: Saturday evening 5:30 p.m. Sunday morning 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Rev. Neil R. Buchlein, Pastor. www.ascensionwv.com Cross of Grace Lutheran Church ~ 30 Grace Drive, Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-562-0616. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday - 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Pastor Jerry Kliner, STS. “Where people discover Jesus and grow in Faith”. www.coglutheran.com Scott Depot Christ Fellowship
Teays Valley Baptist Church ~ Dr. John D. Smith, Pastor. 3926 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-757-9306. www.teaysvalleybaptist.com Services: SUNDAY - Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship & Children’s Church 10:30 a.m.; Evening worship 6:00 p.m.; Choir Rehearsal 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY – Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m.; Awana 7:00 p.m. All services are interpreted for the deaf. TV Service on Suddenlink Channel 2, Wed. 8:30 – 9 p.m. Radio Program WEMM 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Buffalo Presbyterian Church ~ 2125 Buffalo Road, Buffalo, WV, 25033. Sunday School Service 10 a.m.; Worship Sunday Service 11 a.m. Wednesday Service – Bible Study, 7 p.m. Pastor – Denver Tucker. Buffalo Nazarene Church ~ Rt. 62, Buffalo, WV, 25033. Sunday School Service 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday night Worship Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Pastor Sherry Kinsey 937-3258. Otter Branch Church ~ Box 213, 18 Mile Road, Buffalo, WV, 25033 Sunday School Service 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Pastor Mike Tucker. Manilla Chapel ~ Manilla Ridge Road, Robertsburg, WV. SUNDAY: Morning service 10 a.m.; Evening service 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY: Bible Study at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Way of Truth Tabernacle ~ 900 Roosevelt Dr., Eleanor, WV. Services: Sunday morning 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Pastor Nathan Morris (304)543-8053. A new beginning on the old path. Bethel Baptist – Upper Mud River Road, Sias, WV. Services: Sunday morning 10 a.m.; Sunday night 6 p.m.; Wednesday night 7:00 p.m. Glad Tidings Assembly of God ~ 121 Mill Road, Hurricane, WV,
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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.
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POCA FROM PAGE 1 Loudin gave Poca the lead with a short run for the touchdown in the third quarter, and Payne added another touchdown run in the fourth to bring the final score to 20-7. On the night, Loudin carried the ball 27 times for 121 yards for Poca, while the Dots Hayden Bailey had 27 yards rushing and teammate Levi Clendenin added another 24 yards. For Buffalo, Jordan gained 75 yards on the ground on 10 carries, while Good added another 20 yards on the ground. Prior to kickoff Friday night, a ceremony was held to honor State Trooper Marshall Bailey, a Poca High School graduate, who was killed in the line of duty. With the victory Poca goes to 2-1 on the season while Buffalo falls to 1-1. Poca goes on the road this week for a showdown with Chapmanville set for Friday at 7:30 in Chapmanville. The Dots next home game will be Sept. 21 against Scott. Buffalo will stay on the road this week for a game Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Greenbrier West. The Bison will return home on Sept. 21 to face Gilmer County.
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Woodrow Wilson wins shootout over Hurricane
Buffalo High School quarterback Levi Jordan scrambles for yards against Poca. For the evening, Jordan rushed for 75 yards. Photo by Jack Bailey
BECKLEY – The Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles used a strong second half to beat the Hurricane High School Redskins Friday night in Beckley 35-34. Both teams entered the game unbeaten on the season and sporting high-powered offenses that had rolled up sizable victories. Hurricanepostedastrongfirsthalf and looked well on its way to victory with a 27-13 halftime lead. However, in the second half, the Flying Eagles got their offense on track, and were able to hold Hurricane quarterback Austin Hensley in checkontheRedskin'sfinaltwopos-
sessions. For the evening Hensley completed 23 of 33 passes for 246 yards and four touchdowns. Overall,Hurricane'soffenserolled up 365 total yards, while Woodrow Wilson's topped 371 total yards. With the loss, Hurricane falls to 21 on the season whileWoodrowWilson goes to 3-0. Hurricanewillstayontheroadthis week traveling to Charleston for a highly anticipated class AAA showdown with George Washington. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. The Redskins next home game is Sept. 28 against Capital High School.
Huntington knocks off Winfield 21-3
Poca's offense prepares to run a play Friday night against Buffalo. Photo by Jack Bailey
HUNTINGTON–TheHuntington Highlanders used an efficient running attack to roll to a 21-3 victory over the Winfield Generals Friday night in Huntington. Winfield struck first on the evening with a 32-yard field goal fromAaron Sadlertogivethe Generals the early 3-0 lead. Huntington answered quickly, however, scoring on three straight possession to go up 21-3 at halftime. Both teams moved the ball in the second half, but not into the endzone.Thehalftimescoreprovedtobe the final score of the game at 21-3.
On the evening, Winfield had 83 yards of offense on the ground compared to 253 for the Highlanders. Through the air, the Generals had 156 passing yards. With the loss, Winfield falls to 1-2 on the season. After starting the season with three straight games on the road, Winfield will have its home opener this Friday at 7:30 against Riverside High School. The Generals will stay in Putnam Countythefollowingweekaswellfor a Sept. 21 showdown with Point Pleasant.