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Habitat to keep office hours at Putnam Library
Confidence named National Blue Ribbon School By Jack Bailey
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HURRICANE – In another sign of its commitment to building homes in Putnam County, Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha and Putnam will begin keeping office hours at the Putnam County Library. Lori Wyatt, homeownership director for the organization, will keep office hours at the library on Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to meet with prospective applicants. Potential applicants should call ahead to schedule a time to meet with Wyatt. She may be reached directly at 304-7200141, ext 12. Recently, Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha and Putnam completed its first home build in Putnam County since 2004. That home is located on Montana Avenue in Hurricane. It was the 149th home built by the organization since it began in 1988. Ken Adams, development director of the organization, said that with the home's completion, there has been a great deal of interest from people in Putnam County. “Since then (the home's completion), we have been getting calls from people asking about our organization and how it works,” Adams said. “The establishment of a satellite location SEE HABITAT ON PAGE 3
HOW TO REACH US PHONE: (304) 743-6731 FAX: (304) 562-6214
RED HOUSE – Confidence Elementary School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced 269 schools as 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools based on their overall academic excellence, or for making progress in improving student academic achievement levels. The announcement was made on Friday, Sept. 7. The Department will honor the 219 public and 50 private schools at a recognition ceremony on Nov. 12-13 in Washington, D.C. In its 30-year history, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed this coveted award on nearly 7,000 of America's schools. “This award is well-deserved,” said Putnam County Schools Superintendent Chuck Hatfield. “That Confidence is able to offer a world-class edu-
Confidence Elementary School has been named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Photo by Jack Bailey cation in spite of the challenges is proof that all students can achieve to high levels. It is the staff that makes the difference.”
Confidence Principal Colleen Huston is quick to share praise, “Confidence is a family,” she said, “and every member con-
tributes to our success.” Confidence Elementary was SEE CONFIDENCE ON PAGE 3
Fire hydrant painting project kicks off in Putnam STAFF REPORT WINFIELD – West Virginia American Water has begun a system-wide fire hydrant painting project that will improve the visibility and appearance of more than 5,700 hydrants across the state. The $240,000 project kicked off recently in Kanawha and Putnam counties.
The project will expand to Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Fayette, Lewis, Lincoln, Mercer, Summers and Webster counties over the next several weeks. West Virginia American Water operates and checks each of its more than 9,000 fire hydrants every year to ensure proper functionality in the event of a fire emergency. However, in some
cases, the appearance of many of these hydrants has not been improved in years. “While solely cosmetic in nature, this project is important to our customers because it will increase the visibility of fire hydrants for quick identification by fire departments during emergency situations,” said Jeff McIntyre, president of West Virginia
American Water. “It also improves the overall appearance of the only prevalent water infrastructure visible above the ground, which should give our customers confidence that we are also taking care of and investing in the much larger percentage of our water SEE HYDRANTS ON PAGE 3
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Page 2 – September 11-14,2012 Creative Sharing: Arts and Crafts Workshop "Using the arts to share the love of Christ with others" Participants will make craft items to share with friends, family and people in their communities. Classes will be held on Mondays from 6:00-8:00 p.m., September - December 2012, at Tabernacle of Praise Church of God, 2368 Thompson Road in Culloden, WV; www.hurricanechurch.com. There is no charge for the series. Please Contact Cathy Schrader to register: 304-760-8411.
Special Service to honor Lieutenant James E. Marshall The American Legion James E. Marshall Post # 187 is having a Shadow Box Presentation Service to honor Lieutenant James E. Marshall on Thursday evening, September 20, 2012 at 7 P.M. at the Winfield Presbyterian Church located at Forth & Ferry Street in Winfield, WV. The Community is welcome. Refreshments will be served following the service. Please plan to attend.
WV Pumpkin Festival Parade Make plans NOW to visit Milton on Saturday, September 22nd for the 2012 WV Pumpkin Festival Parade! Lineup begins at 7 a.m. at 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.
John Henson Senior Center Activities The John Henson Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m.
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Regular activities include rook, spades, dominoes and pool daily; preventive exercise with Wilma Bennett, 10:15 a.m. Monday and Wednesday; Fit Start, provided by the YMCA, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; crafts with Glenda Black, 10 a.m. Tuesday; and line dancing, 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. The center also offers in-home respite to caregivers of all seniors 60 and older and caregivers who are caring for those of all ages diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia. The center is also available to rent on evenings and weekends. For more information, contact Sally Halstead at 304-562-9451.
Glad Tidings to host annual Coat & Shoe Community Outreach 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.
South Charleston Public Library to hold Monthly Meeting The South Charleston Public Library Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. The agenda is available at the library. The public is welcome to attend.
ASEP Coaching Classes to be held in September ASEP coaching class will be held September 23, 28 and 29 at South Charleston High School for those interested in coaching a secondary school sport. Register at www.wvssac.org.
Coastal Tank Lines Picnic The annual Coastal Tank Lines picnic will be held Sunday, Sep-
tember 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.
Eleanor Craft Show Reservations are now being accepted for crafters and vendors at the annual Eleanor Craft Show. This event is scheduled for Saturday November 3, 2012, 9 AM- 3PM, at the Eleanor Fire Department building. Call Linda 304-937-3427 for an application. Sponsored by the Buffalo Nazarene Church Ladies Aide.
Breast Cancer Support Group A Breast Cancer Support Group meets in the education room at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital every 4th Monday from 6:30 – 8 p.m. For further information, please call CAMC Family Resource Center at 304-388-2545.
Why not volunteer to Walk Dogs at the Animal Shelter?
at the John Henson Senior Center in Hurricane from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. A certified fitness instructor leads the class. For more information, call 304-757-0016.
Do you enjoy working with Children? And want to work out of your own home? Then home-based child care is the ticket for you. As a home child care provider you have the luxury of making your own flexible schedule and being your own boss. More importantly, you have the power to make a positive difference in the lives of many young children. You must be 18 years of age or older and your home must meet the state requirements. If interested please call Link Child Care Resource and Referral Agency today at 1-800-894-9540 or 304-523-9540. In the Logan, Boone, and Mingo area, please call 1-304-752-3932.
Teays Valley Fire Department Computer Lab Hours
Putnam Animal Relief Center, Winfield, WV, could use your help any time from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. To volunteer or for more information, call 304-444-0060.
Teays Valley Fire Department, Scott Depot Road, offers a Computer Lab for public use on Mondays from 3 – 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 6 – 10 p.m.
Putnam County Schools Developmental Screening
Needed: Quilters at Hometown Senior Center. Questions, call 304-586-2745.
Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, October 5, 2012 at the Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Teays Valley Road. We will screen children ages 2-1/2 to 4 years for speech/language, hearing, vision, motor skills, social skills, self-help and cognition Please call 586-0500 ext 1154, to schedule an appointment.
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!
Senior Fitness Classes Senior fitness classes are held
Quilters Needed
Nitro Antique Car Club upcoming Events The Nitro Antique Car Club has announced its upcoming events. All swap events are daylight to dusk at the Winfield Horse Riding Ring, intersection of W.Va. 34 and W.Va. 817. Fall Swap Weekend, FridaySaturday, Sept. 21-22. $10 per space for both days. For more information, call Paul Lett at 304-755-4187, Earl Taylor at 304-776-2117 or Jeary Mullins at 304-965-1594.
Divorce Recovery Seminar & Support Group A divorce recovery seminar and support group, DivorceCare, meets at Calvary Baptist Church, 3653 Teays Valley Road in Hurricane. For more information, call Roger Gibson at 562-0262 or the church at 757-8829.
The Putnam Standard Scary Creek Paintball Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, 1 - 6 p.m. Sunday, MondayFriday by appointment only (groups of 10 or more). Open year-round and in operation since 1992, Scary Creek Paintball offers more than 25 acres of paintball fields, including three acres of urban action. Call 800-870-5973 or go online at www.scarycreek.com. Scary Creek Paintball, 4345 Scary Creek Road, Scott Depot. Discount packages range from all-inclusive (all rental equipment and paintballs) from $20 (100 paintballs) to $30 (500 paintballs) per day.
Attention Parents and Guardians Are you thinking of going back to work or school but feel that you are unable to do so (due to the high costs of child care)? If you live in Kanawha, Roane, Jackson or Clay counties and are currently working, going to school or participating in the WV WORKS program, Connect Child Care Resource and Referral may be able to assist you with the costs of child care. You must meet pre-determined income eligibility guidelines in order to receive financial assistance. For more information, call Connect Child Care Resource and Referral Agency at 1-888595-8290.
“Gaither Homecoming Style” Southern Gospel Weekend in Scott Depot Teays Valley Church of God announces a weekend of toe-tapping, hand clapping, old-fashioned Southern Gospel singing at its finest on Friday, September 21st at 7 p.m. and Saturday, September 22nd at 6 p.m. This “Gaither-Style” weekend of concerts will feature West Virginia native, Mitchell Burch and the Townesmen Quartet, The Common Bond Quartet, The Little Paint Quartet, The Eventide Trio, the Profitts and Jazz Saxophonist, Scott Snyder. Those featured hail from KY, TN, and OH. The concerts are free and all are invited to attend. A love offering will be received nightly. Doors open one hour prior to the concerts. Teays Valley Church of God is located at 4430 Teays Valley Rd. in Scott Depot, WV just east of exit 40 off I-64. For more information call: 304-757-9222.
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Members of Teays Valley Church of God take ‘Walk of Faith’ SUBMITTED ARTICLE SCOTT DEPOT -- Members of Teays Valley Church of God took a walk of faith on Friday, Sept. 7. Several members hiked the 74 acres of property owned by the church while others road in pickup trucks. The purpose? Prayer for the future. As they scoured the property members prayed strategically for the funds to move forward with the church’s master plan which includes a community center with a double gymnasium, softball and soccer fields, an outdoor
amphitheater, camping cabins and more. The event also included a “spiritual groundbreaking.” Members dug up dirt on the site of the future community center and buried Scriptures that spoke of God’s blessing on His people and His plans. The church’s master plan was developed two years ago by Chapman Technical Group, and the site development is currently in the hands of Fox Engineering. A capital campaign is being planned with the anticipation that site prep alone will cost $1
million. The church’s goal is to offer Putnam County a family-friendly place to gather while at the same time creating opportunities to show the love of Christ through support groups and programs that will provide financial, emotional, physical and spiritual help for all people. The 74 acres, officially named “Teays Valley Acres” is located just east of Rocky Step off of Teays Valley Road. For more information about Teays Valley Church of God, or this project, call 304-415-6198.
dents for success in college and careers. Their work reflects the conviction that every child has promise and that education is the surest pathway to a strong, secure future." The National Blue Ribbon Schools award honors public and private elementary, middle, and high schools where students perform at very high levels or where significant improvements are being made in students' levels of achieve-
ment. The program recognizes schools in one of two performance categories. The first category is "Exemplary High Performing," in which schools are recognized among their state's highest performing schools, as measured by state assessments or nationally-normed tests. The second category is "Exemplary Improving," in which schools that have at least 40 percent of their stu-
dents from disadvantaged backgrounds demonstrate the most progress in improving student achievement levels as measured by state assessments or nationally-normed tests. To select National Blue Ribbon Schools, the Department requests nominations from the top education official in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and the Bureau of Indian Education.
The Council for American Private Education (CAPE) nominates private schools. A total of 417 schools nationwide may be nominated, with allocations determined by the numbers of K-12 students and schools in each jurisdiction. Scott Teays Elementary School was the last Putnam County school to be named a National Blue Ribbon School. Scott Teays Elementary received the honor in 2007.
from fire. “Citizens and firefighters alike need to be aware of the location and condition of fire hydrants in their areas, since fire hydrants are a means of valuable fire protection that could mean the differ-
ence between losing or saving a home,” said Carol Nolte, Deputy State Fire Marshal. “Any improvement project to make hydrants more visible, while keeping them in good working condition, will absolutely assist our firefighters
and help protect our citizens.” The company is asking drivers to use caution while workers are completing these painting projects, as many hydrants are located just inches from the street curb. All workers will be wearing
high visibility construction safety vests. For more information, contact West Virginia American Water’s 24-hour customer service center at 1-800-685-8660 or visit www.westvirginiaamwater.com.
in building homes in Putnam County with a goal to build 10 homes in the county by 2016. To be approved for a Habitat for Humanity home, a family must have income between 30 percent and 70 percent of the area median, be living in sub-
standard conditions and willing to partner by helping to build their own home. In addition to homeowners, Habitat for Humanity is also seeking donations of land, money, and volunteers to help build the homes.
Anyone interested in helping in Putnam County may contact
the organization 0141.
HYDRANTS FROM PAGE 1 one of only three schools in West Virginia named a National Blue Ribbon School. The others were Kenna Elementary School in Charleston and Bridgeport Middle School. "Our nation has no greater responsibility than helping all children realize their full potential," Duncan said. "Schools honored with the National Blue Ribbon Schools award are committed to accelerating student achievement and preparing stuHYDRANTS FROM PAGE 1 infrastructure that is buried beneath the ground.” According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, all West Virginians – not just firefighters – have responsibility for helping keep their communities safe HABITAT FROM PAGE 1 here in Putnam is a way for us to help remove that barrier of geography and continue with our efforts to best serve those living in need.” Earlier this year, Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha and Putnam, placed a renewed interest
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Area charity provides support to the disadvantaged SUBMITTED ARTICLE HURRICANE -- Vicki Ballengee had volunteered her time at Tyler Mountain / Cross Lanes Community Services, she told the Putnam Rotary Club at the group's Sept.11 meeting. A few months ago the opportunity came to take on executive leadership of the organization while coordinating the job with personal business duties, she said. She was drawn to the calling by its mission of service to the unemployed and disadvantaged in Putnam County, Cross Lanes and Dunbar. Ballengee is the only paid employee of the organization, and working by contract at that, to hold expenses to a minimum. Everything else comes through donations and services by volunteers -- over 100 volunteers in a year operating
Vicki Ballengee speaks to the Putnam Rotary Club about the charity work performed by Tyler Mountain/Cross Lanes Community Services. on a budget of $97,000. Office space is provided by the Cross Lanes United Methodist Church. A food pantry operates out of Perrow Presbyterian Church.
The food pantry is open two days a week and staffed by eight volunteers. Last month, 107 families were served through the food pantry. Ballengee also issued food vouchers to 115 families, provided utility assistance to 26 households and helped to resolve an eviction notice. The cost of food vouchers for the month was $2,400. There is assistance on occasion with baby food, diapers and clothing. And even with emergency gasoline. In addition to a Thanksgiving dinner, the Cross Lanes group has 100 volunteers who deliver Christmas baskets. "I'm not talking about a basket you can hold in your hand," she said. "I'm talking about a ham or turkey, and flour and sugar and canned goods and milk and fresh-baked bread and eggs -- delivered on Christ-
mas eve morning." The typical family assisted by Tyler Mountain / Cross Lanes Community Services has income of about $1,200 a month and expenses of $1,600 a month. Many retirees living on a low fixed income are now trying to care for their grandchildren due to drug addiction and other circumstances with the parents. The organization operates a "backpack snack" program two elementary through schools. Counselors identify families where children may be going hungry over a weekend. Volunteers put together a "Kroger's bag" of kids-friendly healthy snacks and deliver them on Thursdays. The next day, school counselors place the bags in student backpacks. The program is now up to 80 students at a cost of $80 per
child for a year. "I get many calls from Putnam," she said. "A lot of people think Putnam county is elite, but there are a lot of people that need help." Tyler Mountain / Cross Lanes Community Services is supported by United Way and the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, but much of the help comes through private donations. Then at times there are situations like the Tyson truck at Scott Depot with 17 cases of chicken shipped by mistake. A volunteer came to the food pantry at a midnight hour to accept the donation. Ballengee tries never to refuse a request for assistance. "I try to give alternatives," she says. For donations and volunteer help, contact Ballengee at (304) 552-8427.
Putnam County Schools breakfast and lunch menus Putnam County Schools – Menu – August/September 2012 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
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
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.
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Hurricane firm to offer free drug testing Saturday By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
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 to far to find people that have been personally effected 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, Re-
liant is asking that parents call ahead and schedule an appointment time to come in for the testing. 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.”
Putnam Commissioner named to Highways Commission STAFF REPORT WINFIELD – Putnam County Commission President Gary Tillis has been named to the newly formed West Virginia Blue Ribbon Commission on Highways. Tillis was named to the Commission on Monday, Sept. 10, by
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. The Commission met for the first time on Friday, Sept. 14. "I've called together some of the brightest minds in transportation, construction, labor and business to address the needs of our aging highway system," Tomblin said. "I look for-
ward to working with the Blue Ribbon Commission, discussing their findings and reviewing their proposed legislation, so that we can together address the future of our transportation system." Tomblin issued an executive order on Aug. 14, 2012 forming
Early voting begins October 24 By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
WINFIELD – Early voting in Putnam County for the Nov. 6 General Election will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 24, Putnam County Clerk Brian Wood said. The complete early voting schedule is as follows: Wed., Oct. 24, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fri., Oct. 26, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon., Oct. 29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues., Oct. 30, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed., Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fri., Nov. 2, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All early voting will take place on the second floor of the courthouse in Winfield. Oct. 16 is the last day to register to vote in the November General Election.
On Election Day, Nov. 6, polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and voters will vote at their individual precincts
throughout the county. For more information, contact the Putnam County Clerk's Office at (304)586-0202 or visit
the West Virginia Blue Ribbon Commission. The group is tasked with studying the condition and needs of the state's transportation system and developing a
long-term strategic plan of action. The plan will include funding options for the maintenance, construction and expansion of the state's roadway system.
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Obituaries
Page 6 – September 11-14,2012 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
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.
September 11-14,2012 – Page 7 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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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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Outdoors
The Putnam Standard
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. Roane County deputies 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.