The Putnam Standard

Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

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Debra Howard named county’s Teacher of the Year

Marshall to play soccer games at Hurricane High

By Jack Bailey

POCA -- Debra Howard, a physical education teacher at George Washington Middle School, has been named Putnam County Schools Teacher of the Year for 2012-13.

Howard, a graduate of West Virginia University, has been a teacher and at coach G e o r g e Wa s h i n g ton Middle S c h o o l since 1982.

She was been honDEBRA HOWARD ored for her teaching and leadership a number of times, including having been GW Middle Teacher of the Year in 2005, 2008, and 2012; Putnam County Middle School Teacher of the Year in 2008; and West Virginia Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year in 2001.

Additionally, during her time at GW, Howard was named PEIA Pathways to Wellness Coordinator of the Year in 2005, Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Merit Teacher of the Year in 1990, and West Virginia Schools Athletic Coaches Regional Coach of the Year in 1990.

Howard is active in several professional associations, inSEE HOWARD ON PAGE 3

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HURRICANE – Both Marshall University’s men’s and women’s soccer teams will play home games at Hurricane High School this fall, while a new multi-million dollar soccer complex is built in Huntington.

Marshall University’s men’s soccer team will split the hosting of its home matches between Hurricane High School and the Fields at Trace Fork in Charleston.

In all, the men’s team will play four home matches at Hurricane High School this fall.

The men’s soccer games to be played in Hurricane are as follows: • Saturday, Oct. 13 vs. South Carolina at 7 p.m.

• Wednesday, Oct. 17 vs.

Kentucky at 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, Oct. 23 vs. FIU at 7 p.m.

• Saturday, Nov. 3 vs. UCF at 7 p.m.

“It’s unfortunate we will have to play this season’s home

games outside of Huntington on unfamiliar fields,” said men’s head coach Bob Gray, “but we feel really good about the team we have returning this year and with the addition of some quality newcomers we have every reason to be excited about the season ahead.”

For at least one Marshall men’s player, playing games at

Hurricane High School will be like homecoming.

Marshall freshman Trevor Starcher was an soccer standout at Hurricane High School before continuting his college career at Marshall.

He is a two-time First-Team All-State midfielder and was named 2010 AAA Midfielder of the Year playing for Hurricane

High School.

He is the son of John and Dee Starcher.

Marshall’s women’s soccer team will play two home games at Hurricane High School this season, in addition to games at Huntington High School.

Marshall’s women’s team will SEE SOCCER ON PAGE 3

Winfield, Buffalo move up in football rankings STAFF REPORT PARKERSBURG – Winfield High School and Buffalo High School both improved their post season playoff positions with victories this past weekend, in the latest West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission football playoff rankings released Tuesday.

Winfield, which defeated Riverside 27-21 in overtime this past Friday night, moved up the

rankings into a tie for No. 16 in Class AAA. The top 16 teams in each class qualify for post season play.

The Generals are tied at No. 16 with cross county rival Hurricane High School.

The Redskins lost this past Friday night to George Washington High School 41-15.

After a strong start to the season, Hurricane is now 2-2. The Redskins are off this week and

will resume play at home on Sept. 28 against Capital High School.

In the class AA rankings, Poca High School was No. 19 in the latest rankings.

The Dots are 2-2 on the season and will host a home game this Friday night at 7:30 p.m. against Scott High School, which will enter the game as the No. 1 team in Class AA. In Class A, Buffalo High

School rode its upset 29-20 victory over No. 1 Greenbrier West Friday night into the playoff chase.

The Bison are ranked No. 12 in Class A in the latest rankings, while Greenbrier West fell into a tie for No. 6.

Buffalo will play at home this Friday night at 7:30 p.m. against Gilmer County. Gilmer County will bring a 1-3 record into Friday night's contest.

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Page 2 – September 18-21,2012 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.

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

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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, 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.

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 De-

partment 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?

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.

Putnam County Schools Developmental Screening 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 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 infor-

mation, call 304-757-0016.

Teays Valley Fire Department Computer Lab Hours 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.

Quilters Needed Needed: Quilters at Hometown Senior Center. Questions, call 304-586-2745.

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.

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

The Putnam Standard paintballs) per day.

“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.

Huntington National Bank to Host Business After Hours The next Business After Hours sponsored by the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce will take place at Huntington National Bank from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25. Business After Hours provides a social, but professional venue for business people to make new contacts and expand their presence in the business community. Huntington National Bank is located at 4149 State Route 34 in Hurricane.

Participation is open to all Chamber members and their guests. The cost to attend is $15 per person, RSVPs are required and pre-payment is appreciated.

RSVPs are required by Friday, September 21. To obtain membership information or to make reservations, please contact the Chamber at 304.757.6510 or chamber@putnamcounty.org.

You can also visit the website at www.putnamchamber.org.

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September 18-21,2012 – Page 3

New state Business Court will be based in Martinsburg

By Chris Dickerson www.wvrecord.com

CHARLESTON - The newly created Business Court Division of the state Supreme Court will be based in Martinsburg.

Invitations to the grand opening were mailed starting Friday, according to state Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis.

Davis said locating the Business Court headquarters at the Berkeley County Judicial Center was a logical choice.

"First, we had this facility in the eastern Panhandle, so we had adequate space," Davis said, referring to space that formerly housed one of the Court's law libraries. "It's just another way that we have utilized space we already have. We are trying to save additional taxpayer monies."

Also, Davis noted that 23rd Circuit Judge Christopher Wilkes is the chairman of the newly formed Division.

"And with Judge Wilkes being the chair of the Business Court Division, it made sense that it would be located there."

The Supreme Court will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the administrative office and headquarters of the Business Court Division on Oct. 10, which is the date the division officially opens.

At a Sept. 11 press conference, Davis said the rules for the Business Court were modeled after the ones that govern the Mass Litigation Panel.

"Our goal was to design a Court that focuses on the complex issues that arise in commercial litigation," Davis said. "Those

issues can get bogged down in a busy circuit court docket. This provides a way for circuit court judges to be relieved from the burden of handling those novel or complex issues. It also should provide a more expeditious and judicious resolution of disputes for business litigants."

The Business Court eventually will have seven active or senior status circuit court judges appointed by the Supreme Court.

The idea for a Business Court started in 2010. A Business Court Study Committee, led by Wayne Circuit Judge Darrell Pratt, was formed later that year and drafted rules. Those rules were presented earlier this year to the Supreme Court, and they then were open for public comment.

The Business Court will handle a specialized court docket. The

litigation that will be able to be transferred to the Court will include circuit court actions in which the principal claims" involve matters of significance to the transactions, operations or governance between business entities" and the dispute involves "commercial and/or technology issues in which specialized treatment is likely to improve the expectation of a fair and reasonable resolution."

Cases with a principal claim involving consumer litigation, such as product liability, personal injury, wrongful death, consumer class actions, insurance disputes, West Virginia Consumer Credit Act cases, employee suits, consumer malpractice cases, real estate disputes, domestic relations, criminal cases, eminent domain and administrative disputes will

not be heard by the new court.

Complex tax appeals, however, will be eligible to be heard by the Business Court.

Any party or judge involved in a case can seek referral to the Business Court. The motion may be filed within three months of the filing date, but a judge can file the motion at any time.

After a case is transferred to Business Court, it will be assigned to a presiding judge. After that, the presiding judge will conduct a case management and scheduling conference within 30 days. After that conference, the judge will issue a case management order. And then, the presiding judge "shall make all reasonable efforts to conclude Business Litigations within 10 months from the date the case management order was entered."

Marshall University’s athletic department.

A new indoor practice facility and sports medicine facility are under construction on the site where the men’s and women’s soccer teams previously played.

At the same time, a new $5.4

million soccer complex is under construction for the men’s and women’s soccer teams on the site of the old Veterans Memorial Fieldhouse in Huntington.

The new soccer facility is expected to be completed in time

for the 2013 fall soccer seasons.

“Who are we to question what’s being done, when you consider what we’re going to get?” said Thundering Herd women’s soccer coach Kevin Long. “We have a new facility being built for us, and we

should look around and see some of the challenges other sports have had here with places to play. We don’t dare for a second complain. It’s going to be state-of-the-art facility; it’s nothing but win-win on our end.”

have an excellent rapport with my students and they know, from my actions, that I truly care about them.” According to Howard, this motivates students to work hard and do well.

Howard is dedicated to fostering appreciation of fitness so students can continue to be physically active throughout their lives.

She holds high expectations to encourage students to reach their potential while appreciat-

ing their developmental differences and personal goals.

“Seeing students blossom from sixth grade to eighth grade and learn to appreciate a physically active lifestyle…are the rewards I find in teaching,” said Howard.

“Helping students “blossom” for 30 years is reason enough to honor Debbie,” said Superintendent Chuck Hatfield. “Even more importantly,” he states, “in this age of increasing obe-

sity, she is in the forefront of promoting healthy lifestyles.

She helps kids understand the

importance and benefits of fitness. That is something that will last a lifetime.”

SOCCER FROM PAGE 1 take on UTEP on Sunday, Sept.

23, at 1 p.m. at Hurricane High School, and will face SMU on Sunday, Oct. 14, at 1 p.m. at Hurricane.

The move to play games outside of Huntington this season came as the result of growth in

HOWARD FROM PAGE 1 cluding the American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAPHERD) and the West Virginia Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (WVAHPERD), as well as the Council for Adventure and Outdoor Education.

Howard believes her passion for fitness coupled with a love of children has enabled her to be a successful teacher and role model for students.

“I am high energy, intense and enthusiastic,” she says, “and this has enabled me to reach children who may be negative about physical activity. I

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Supreme Court hears cases at Marshall University

By Kyla Asbury www.wvrecord.com

HUNTINGTON The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia heard cases at Marshall University on Tuesday, Sept. 18, as part of the university's celebration of Constitution Week.

Alan B. Gould, a history professor at Marshall and the executive director of the John Deaver Drinko Academy for American Political Institutions and Civic Culture, said the Supreme Court hearing cases at the university is an important event for the students, the general public and for the Supreme Court justices for a number of reasons.

"Coming to Marshall to hear cases gives the justices a chance to get away from their own courtrooms and get a change of scenery," Gould said. "But, it

also gives students and the general public the benefit of seeing our judicial system in action."

Gould said it is a wonderful opportunity for students to see real, live court cases as opposed to what they see on television.

Erin Jeffery, 21, a criminal justice student at Marshall, said it was a wonderful opportunity to see the court session for the first time.

"I've been to traffic court and a federal preliminary hearing before during an internship, but it was really great to see an actual court session," Jeffery said.

"It was great seeing the local high schools here, too. It would've been nice to see something like this when I was in high school."

State Supreme Court candidate Tish Chafin said she loves to come to events and support Marshall University.

"I graduated from here, and having the court session at Marshall is a great way for the students to see how the judicial system really works," said Chafin, who attended Tuesday's session. "There was a great turnout today. It's great to see students from many of the local high schools here to witness this event."

Justice Robin Jean Davis said it was an honor to be able to hold the court session at Marshall.

"It's important for the students to see what we do; it's a wonderful opportunity for them," Davis said. "It's also interesting to be able to sit in a different forum for a change."

Davis said it is important for the court to travel across the state so students are able to see what the Supreme Court does.

"It's great for the court to be

able to travel, but we would also like to encourage students to our courtroom in visit Charleston," Davis said. "The Supreme Court courtroom in Washington, D.C. was patterned after ours, and it's open for the public to visit."

Chief Justice Menis Ketchum said it means a lot to him to be able to hear arguments at Marshall because he is from Huntington and previously served on Marshall University's Board of Governors.

"It's important that people know how the court operates," Ketchum said. "It also gives students a lot of experience to actually get to see court hearings in person and not just from their textbooks."

Ketchum said the cases they chose to hear at the event were chosen because they thought they would be interesting for the

students to hear.

"We wanted to hear cases the students would be interested in and not something they would become bored with," Ketchum said.

Ketchum said he hopes to keep returning to Marshall University in the future during Constitution Week.

"As long as President Kopp will let us, and as long as I'm part of the Supreme Court, we will keep coming back," Ketchum said. "It's a great learning experience."

Marshall's Constitution Week runs until Sept. 27. There will also be a birthday celebration with an 8-foot by 4-foot birthday cake for John Marshall, the school's namesake, on Sept. 24 and a lecture by the Robert C. Byrd Forum on Civic Responsibility Professor Jean Edward Smith on Sept. 27.

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September 18-21,2012 – Page 5

Local Attorney helps clients understand bankruptcy

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

HURRICANE – For the past 30 years, attorney Mitch Klein has been in the business of helping people navigate the uncertain waters of bankruptcy.

Klein is the principal attorney with the Klein Law Firm, which has offices in Hurricane and Huntington and serves clients throughout western and central West Virginia.

“The one thing that I often tell people is that they should have come to see me sooner,” Klein said. “They wait until the problem gets overwhelming.”

Different factors can lead people to file for bankruptcy, but some of the most common that Klein has seen include loss of employment, medical bills, the rising cost of living, and probably the most common factor – credit card debt.

“If you have credit card debt over $25,000 there is no way out of that, it's like quicksand,” Klein said.

There are a number of misconceptions that people have about bankruptcy, Klein said.

One of the most common ones is that changes to bankruptcy laws made in 2005 made it harder for individuals to file for bankruptcy.

While the changes did impact people with higher incomes, Klein said that 90 percent of people in West Virginia are not affected by the change.

Another misconception is that filing for bankruptcy can ruin your credit rating for 10 years.

While it can have a short term impact, Klein said, that if you are able to make regular house and car payments your credit rating can start to improve within 30-36 months.

Another misconception is that filing for bankruptcy is expensive.

Klein offers a free initial consultation, and after that rates are based on income.

At the initial consultation,

Attorney Mitch Klein has been practicing bankruptcy and real estate law for 30 years. From his main office in Hurricane, Klein serves clients throughout central and western West Virginia. Photo by Jack Bailey.

Klein said that he walks people through their monthly expenses and tries to determine if bankruptcy is the best option, and if so, whether Chapter 7, Chapter 11, or Chapter 13 is a better fit.

After the initial consultation, the actual filing for bankruptcy is a relatively quick and easy process.

Those filing must appear for a hearing before a Bankruptcy Court Judge and answer questions. Klein accompanies his clients to the hearing, and in most cases, that is all that is necessary for the judge to make the bankruptcy determination.

“I'm surprised more people don't take advantage of bankruptcy,” Klein said.

Over the past few years, Klein said that more older people have turned to bankruptcy.

“You are seeing more 'baby boomers' filing bankruptcy,” Klein said. “The cost of medicine and food continues to go up and people are using their credit cards to pay their medical bills and for medicine. All it takes is one unexpected large expense and you're stuck.”

Another type of client that Klein has seen more of in recent years is people facing the threat of losing their homes to foreclosure.

“People were sold more than

what they could pay for,” Klein said. “(And) if you miss two mortgage payments you are in serious danger. You are not likely going to be able to pull it out.”

Filing bankruptcy can stop the foreclosure process and allow people to remain in their homes.

Klein said that on more than one occasion he has had clients come to him that were facing the possibility of losing their home the next day, and he has been able to take action to stop that from happening.

“The best and safest way to save a house is to file Chapter 13 bankruptcy,” Klein said. “We can stop it (the foreclosure process) cold.”

Klein warns people not to fall for companies that offer foreclosure rescue services. Most of them are scams, Klein said, that take people's money and provide no relief.

The same can be said for companies that offer to negotiate credit card debt, he said, noting that most are not West Virginia companies and that the state Attorney General's office has filed suit to stop many of them from operating in West Virginia.

Klein has been practicing bankruptcy and real estate law for the past 30 years and for the past 20 years has kept his primary office in Teays Valley. During that time, his firm has represented more than 3,000 businesses and individuals in bankruptcy cases.

When he is not practicing law, Klein can be found teaching history classes at Marshall University's campus in Teays Valley where he is an adjunct professor.

Klein received his undergraduate degree in history from Rutgers University and later a master's degree in history from

Marshall University.

He received his law degree from Ohio University and is licensed to practice in West Virginia and Ohio.

In addition to his work as an attorney, Klein served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1975-2000. He retired as a lieutenant colonel.

A history buff, Klein's law office in Teays Valley is decorated with items portraying the U.S. Civil War. In addition to history, Klein is an active outdoorsman. As a youth he was an Eagle Scout and later served as a Scoutmaster.

Recently, Klein took his love of the outdoors to a new level, setting out to hike the Appalachian Trail that stretches more than 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine. Rather than tackling the trail all at once and doing a “thru hike” that could take up to six months, Klein is hiking the trail in 100-mile segments as his schedule allows.

The Klein Law Firm is located in the Clyffeside Professional Building at 3566 Teays Valley Road in Hurricane.

For more information, contact the firm at (304) 562-7111 or visit the firm online at www.kleinhall.com or www.wvbankruptcylawcenter.c om.

Outdoors

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White bass often overlooked

David Payne Sr.

Column by David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

Some people are die-hard musky anglers. Others spend their lives pursuing black bass and for some, catfish is their main quarry. Trout have had a loyal following for millennia.

You don't see many die-hard white bass anglers. In fact, I'm the only one I can think of.

During the years I lived in Parkersburg, Ohio River white bass were my main quarry for most of the year. Every year, I followed the same schedule – carp with a fly-

rod from January to March, freshwater drum on twisty-tail jigs from March till June and white bass on the flyrod from June until December.

White bass have white sides and bottom - thus the name – with dark narrow stripes running lengthwise on the sides. Most of them are around 10 to 12 inches long. The largest one I ever caught (it was a trophy citation fish) was 2.31 pounds and 15.25 inches long.

They are found all over the Mississippi River drainage. You'll find them in the Kanawha and anything that drains into the Kanawha, at least up to the first riffle.

White bass are nice, lively fighters, but they certainly aren't going to put up a fight like a fourpound smallmouth, they just don't get that big. What I really love about white bass is if you know how to find them fishing can be incredible when you do.

Normally, you'll catch a white bass here and there, but if you happen on a white-bass feeding frenzy, it gets very, very interesting. Bubba Holt (he's now a crew member for the TV show “Fly Rod

Chronicles”) and I fished the Little Muskingum at the Devola dam tailwaters once and literally caught 200 white bass in about three hours. I have actually run into situations many times where I've caught nothing over a hundred yards off shore or more, then found a spot where I could catch one every third cast.

When you're fishing for black bass or most other warmwater species, you look for structure, such as logs, rocks or weeds. With white bass, you're looking for shad. Find the shad, you'll find the white bass.

An obvious place for shad congregation is at the tailwaters of a dam or the first rapid on a tributary fish encounter as they swim up from the Kanawha, such as the falls on Coal River – although I've yet to fish that to see what's there.

In Parkersburg, my favorite place to fish was at Point Park, at the mouth of the Little Kanawha River. I don't know if the new park structure the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built there has changed how the water flows, but during the years I fished it, the current along shore actually

went up the Ohio River for about 80 yards above the mouth of the Little Kanawha. Shad came out of the mouth of the Kanawha and went upriver – with the current – along the shore. Once that slack backwards current turned and went downstream, presumably the shad went with it.

About this time of year, the shad would really start moving.

They stay close to the surface and are easy to see when moving in large schools. First you'll notice a numerous slight disturbances in a long line at the top of the water and larger bumps in the water when bass come up through the school to feed. If it's sunny, you'll see the flash of their bodies as the sunlight gleams off them. They'd be packed tight as sardines in a can in a line about three feet deep and three feet wide - and they would come out in those numbers for days, maybe even weeks.

Since I moved here this year, I've seen large numbers of shad coming out of the Elk River and going down the Kanawha in similar fashion.

But shad are also moving up at the same time and I don't really understand this, but they still -

even when most of them are moving downstream – are going up, because they will still collect at falls or dams. I don't understand why, it might be the ones going down are threadfin shad they die when water drops below 45 degrees, so they have to migrate to more open water – and gizzard shad going up.

When I fish a line of moving shad. I cast beyond the shad, and then work my fly into the shad school. While in the shad, I let it drop down below the school and give a slow, jerky retrieve, like a shad might if his swim bladder were damaged. Bass hang out below the shad and attack up, so if you drop just below the shad your fly or lure will stick out to them like a sick elk does to a wolf when it drops behind the herd.

They are good eating, although you may want to check out the state fish consumption advisories if you plan to eat them more than a few times each year. I would eat white bass from the Ohio River maybe a couple of times a year.

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

Outdoors Roundup - News from around the state WestVirginia man dies from rodent-carried virus A West Virginia man is the latest

to die from a rare disease contracted in the wilds of Yosemite National Park in California. The

Kanawha-Charleston Health Department has declined to release the name, age or gender of the deceased.

Two others have died from the rare Hantavirus disease after visiting Yosemite – a total of eight people are known to have been infected since June. The disease is spread by contact with infected rodents – primarily deer mice – via mice droppings and urine.

It can take up to six weeks for symptoms of the virus to show – although typically they begin about three weeks after exposure.

Early symptoms include fatigue, fever and body aches and progress to severe difficulty breathing.

The virus was discovered during an outbreak in the early 1990s, which infected dozens of people in the Southwest.

DNR using spotlights for deer census West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Biologists are using spotlights to count deer throughout West Virginia during the evening hours when deer are most active.

Biologists have long known that

spotlighting is the best way for them to count deer, but doing so requires a great deal of manpower.

DNR personnel will travel specific routes to spotlight deer. They will not only be counting them, but gathering other information as well, such as sex and approximate age.

The DNR has historically used the size of each year's buck harvest to determine the size of the state's herd. Recently, however, the DNR has shifted its deer-management philosophy and is developing new calculations for how many deer a square mile of habitat can hold.

Thanks to a lack of small farms and timbering, most of the state is now forested habitat, which can support fewer deer than a more varied habitat with a mix of forest, clearings and brush.

The survey is expected to be completed by late September.

Nature Conservancy building artificial bat cave Once conceived only in comic books, the Nature Conservancy is building an artificial bat cave in Tennessee in an effort to combat white-nose syndrome, which has

killed millions of bats and threatens to bring several bat species to extinction.

The artificial bat cave is located on property that the conservancy owns and is expected to be completed by the end of the month in time for bats to take up residence this winter. It is the first of its kind, conservancy officials say.

The new structure—the first man-made hibernation cave for bats—is underground and will mimic the cold, damp environment of the nearby natural cave.

The artificial cave will be a safe haven for bats to hibernate in during winter. It will also serve as a test site for WNS treatments. Several disinfectants can kill the fungus believed to cause WNS, but they can harm other cave-dwelling species and local water supplies.

The artificial cave will not house other animals, and it can be disinfected when bats leave in summer.

Its cost is approximately $300,000 – even without a batmobile car and holographic waterfalls to hide secret entrances - which conservancy officials say is money well spent.

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Page 8 – September 18-21,2012 JAMES EDWARD ANDERS JERRY E. ANGEL KARLEE GRACE JO AREY IVAN HAROLD BRITTON IV GENEVIEVE LOUISE BURCHETT YOVA COURTNEY CLARK FLORENCE ANN DEEL JAMES W. "RICK" DILLON JR. LEXTON WILFORD FISHER SUSAN A. HINKLEY ROY LEE HODGES CLIFFORD HORTON HUNT JOHN ANTHONY JOHNSON RUTH ANN SMITH JONES DAVID ALLEN LANE GARY CASSIUS LEACH SR. MARY PAULINE LILLY JAMES EARL MARTIN RUBY "PAULINE" MUCK McCLANAHAN KERMIT RAY "SONNY" MILLER JR. ROBERT L. MILTON MINNIE MAUDE YEAGER NELSON CATHERINE JANE BECKNER O'NEILL MABEL AVO CURRY ROBERTS ALFRED "AL" ROMANOSKY LOYCE HALE PAINTER RUTAN NORMA LUCILLE SMITH REBECCA V. "VICKY" SOLOMON LOIS LEE STEWART MARIAN FLESHMAN WEBER PATRICIA ANN WHITE PATRICIA ANN YORK

JAMES EDWARD ANDERS Jim, 81, passed away Friday, September 8, 2012, following a short illness.

Jim was born in Louisville, Ky., the son of the late Elizabeth Kackley Anders and the late Charles "Charlie" Edward Anders.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Betsy of Scott Depot; daughters, Elizabeth Anders of Nicholasville, Ky., and Damie Husson of Wilmore, Ky.; and son, Todd Anders of Knoxville, Tenn.

Also surviving are stepdaughter, Cindy (Andy) Crihfield of Gandeeville; step-son, Chuck (Sarah) Dunlap of Carolina Beach, N.C.; and sister, Patricia Petro of Lexington. Jim also leaves behind 10 grandchildren; nieces, Cady (Foster) Lindberg and Lissa Archer; and nephews, Jamie Hanks (Linda Yates) and Mark (Cindy) Hanks.

Jim was a graduate of the University of Kentucky, a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity and an Army veteran. He was retired from Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and the West Virginia Department of Highways.

His family would like to thank all those who have cared for Jim in recent years, including Jeffrey Holmes, M.D., of Dunbar Medical Associates and James Stanton, Cardiologist.

Most importantly we would like to thank the staff at CAMC Teays Valley, CAMC Memorial and Hospice for your care during his final hours. The compassion you

showed to Jim and our family was a blessing.

Words cannot express the sadness our family feels over the loss we have suffered. But we praise the Lord for the answered prayer that Jim did not suffer and passed quickly and peacefully into the Kingdom of Heaven.

Donations may be made to Huntington Bank, Teays Valley Branch, 4149 State Highway 34, Hurricane, WV 25526, Attn: James E. Anders Memorial Fund.

A memorial service was held Friday, September 14, at St. Timothy's in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, Hurricane.

Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, was entrusted with the cremation upon Jim's request.

JERRY E. ANGEL Jerry E. Angel, 83, of Poca, was called home to be with our Lord on Monday, September 10, 2012.

Jerry was a "Family Man" who loved and cared for his family within his home as well as any person he crossed paths with. He was an example of selfless love, providing for his family.

He played many roles during his lifetime. He was a son, born to Thomas and Cordie Angel on June 13, 1929. He was a brother, uncle, husband, dad, proud grandparent, great-grandparent and a good friend to countless others in his life.

Jerry worked long and hard days as a contractor and while in Korea serving our country, where he learned the trade of excavation. He was fortunate to work for himself in his own business with the skills he learned while in the service. Jerry was very good at what he did, always completing deadlines and accomplishing a job well done.

Although Jerry is no longer with us in his physical body, all his loved ones will forever remember him and his dedication to all of them. He was more concerned with the needs of others than himself.

Everyone who knew him knew he was a die-hard Dale Earnhardt fan and an avid Cincinnati Reds supporter. But, most of all, he will be remembered for his greatest attribute of all: Love. Regardless of his title to a single person, be it husband, father, brother, grandfather, greatgrandfather, friend or perfect stranger, if Jerry was a part of your life for 15 minutes or 50 years he made the same impression on everyone he came in contact with, which speaks volumes for the character he possessed.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving and caring wife, Eilene; his son, Tom Rhodes of Nitro; his daughter, Leann Starcher of Poca; son, Gordon "Porky" Rhodes (Pam); his grandchildren, Bobbi Jo, Kelli, J.C., Kirsten and Seth; along with his seven great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Jerry's life was

held Thursday, September 13, at Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel, Eleanor, with Mr. John McCoy Jr. officiating. Entombment followed at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens Mausoleum.

Philippians 2:1-3 tells us to think of others above ourselves, looking out for their interests, not just ours. God can work through us to meet the needs of those around us.

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

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

KARLEE GRACE JO AREY KarLee Grace Jo Arey, beloved daughter of Patrick and Kasey Arey, was born asleep on August 30.

Our treasured angel was too young to stay with us. Instead, she went to be with her "Pa" Kelly Chapman. "Pa" will love, rock and care for KarLee until we meet again.

In addition to her parents those left to cherish her memory are grandparents Tammy Chapman, Vickie (Steve) Wills, Bud (Laura) Arey. Uncle Jeremy (Aunt Jamie) Chapman, Uncle Bobby (Aunt Amy) Arey, Uncle Steven Wills, Cousins Jonathan and Jayson Chapman and a large extended family who will miss her dearly.

A memorial service to celebrate KarLee's memory and comfort the family was held Tuesday, September 11, at New Hope Baptist Church, Hedrick Rd, Scott Depot.

IVAN HAROLD BRITTON IV Jesus needed a special angel so he took Ivan Harold "Jake" Britton IV, infant son of Nicole Ann LeMaster of Poca and Ivan Harold Britton III of Kellys Creek, back to Heaven on September 8, 2012.

He is survived by his brother, Colton Wade LeMaster; maternal grandparents, Patty Jo LeMaster of Poca and Jimmy LeMaster of Sissonville; and paternal grandparents, Harold Jr. and Sandy Britton of Kellys Creek. He is also survived by his great-grandmother, Phyllis Crago of Winfield.

Jake was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandfather, G.B. Bonnett, and paternal greatgrandparents, Ivan Sr. and Anna Britton.

Private services were held at CAMC General Division for Jake and private burial was held in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House.

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

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

The Putnam Standard GENEVIEVE LOUISE BURCHETT Genevieve Louise Burchett, 101, of St. Albans passed away Friday, September 7, 2012, at her home.

Genevieve was the eldest daughter of nine children, born August 19, 1911, to the late James Calvin and Lula Maud Richardson Woodard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Estil Burchett; a grandchild, Howard Bruce Martin; and several brothers and sisters.

She was a registered nurse working at Thomas Memorial Hospital and Home Health. She was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church, St. Albans, Order of the Eastern Star, St. Albans, as well as a charter member of the Pollyanna Sewing Club. She loved and served Jesus Christ.

She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Susan Ann and David Martin of Ravenswood, Linda L. and Roy "Bud" Bird of St. Albans, with whom she made her home, and Janice and Gene Holstein of St. Albans; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Calvin and Carol Burchett of Glenville, NY; sisters, Alice Hawley of St. Albans and Emma Marcum of Dayton, OH; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, September 10, 2012, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, St. Albans, with the Rev. Loretta Isaiah, Chaplain Pete Thompson and the Rev. Jim Reed officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Special thanks to her caregivers, Betty Coleman and Tina Curry, who so loving cared for mom over the past year and all of the hospice angels who helped her over the years.

Memorial contributions may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312. You may also share memories or condolences with the family at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

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

YOVA COURTNEY CLARK After a long illness, Yova Courtney Clark, formerly of St. Albans, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at the home of her beloved cousin, Marilyn Gaunch of Charleston.

In years past, Yova was an active member of First Christian Church in St. Albans. She had also been an active member of the St. Albans Woman's Club and was retired from Kanawha County Schools.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ward and Lena Courtney; husband, Jack L. Clark; and sister, Annabelle Massey.

Survivors include her son,

Michael Clark and wife, Brenda, of Beckley; sister, Janice Campbell of St. Albans; three granddaughters; one grandson; five great-granddaughters; two greatgrandsons; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Yova was a very warm and loving person and had many, many friends in her lifetime.

Her family cannot find words to express their gratitude, appreciation and thankfulness for the abundance of love and excellent care that Marilyn, her extended family and Sandi Bate and Tia Lanham provided for Yova.

Services were held Saturday, September 8, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Ed Gaunch officiating. Entombment followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, at the upper mausoleum chapel.

Please send donations to Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, in memory of Yova Courtney Clark, 1401 Washington St. W., Charleston, WV 25387.

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

FLORENCE ANN DEEL Florence Ann Deel, 70, of Charleston, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. She was born in Hartford, Conn., on March 1, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Albert Miller and Bertha Maynard Miller Holmes. She previously worked as a unit clerk at CAMC Memorial Division, was co-owner of Property Damage Appraisers and was an agent for Bankers Life & Casualty until she became a full-time homemaker.

She was also a former member of Secret Sisters at Lens Creek Wesleyan Church.

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Carless Deel Jr. They were married in Spring Fork on July 7, 1959, by the Rev. Howard Kinnison. In addition, she is lovingly remembered by her son, Mark B. Deel; daughter, Tina M. Wright and husband, Alan L. Wright, and grandson, Joseph L. Wright, all of Charleston; sisters, Susan Wyatt (Charles) of Given, Jackalyn Newcomer (Jack) of Suffolk, Va., and Jean Henson (Philip) of Universal City, Texas; and brother, Michael Holmes (Carol) of Pliny.

Florence was a skilled seamstress, artistic decorator and worked in ceramics and upholstery, among many other creative talents. However, she was happiest when surrounded by her family, especially visiting with her children and grandson.

A memorial service was held Saturday, September 8, at Lens Creek Wesleyan Church, located on Stepto Bottom Road off State Route 94 between Marmet and Hernshaw, with the Rev. Darrell Prater officiating.

Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, was in charge of

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Condolences for the family may be offered online at leonardjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

JAMES W. "RICK" DILLON JR. James Wesley Dillon Jr. was called home from this life to his Heavenly Father on Friday, September 7, 2012.

Rick was born in Spring Hill on August 2, 1930. The first son of J.W. Dillon Sr. and Hurtle Gladys King-Dillon, he had two brothers, the Rev. Donald Keith Dillon and the Rev. Clarence E. Dillon. Both preceded Rick in death.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Sophia J. Perry-Dillon (a gift from God); his son, Mike Dillon and wife, Tamara; his daughter, Virginia "Vicky" Mitchell; his five grandchildren (his pride and joy), Chris Dillon, Miranda Dillon, Rhiannon Dillon, Luke Mitchell and James Mitchell and his wife, April; his great-granddaughters, Eden Shea Mitchell and Karis Sophia Mitchell, who has yet to arrive; and other loved ones.

Rick lived most of his life in St. Albans. He was employed by Union Carbide for 35 years and retired in 1985 as a senior engineer. After his retirement from UCC, he formed a business, Rick's Clock Shop, repairing, building and restoring clocks throughout southern West Virginia. He enjoyed this pastime into his later years. He was a graduate of SCHS. Rick graduated from WVIT and WVSC. He was also a member of NAWCC, a clock-collecting association.

Rick was a charter member of Trinity Baptist Church in St. Albans, where he served as a deacon. He dearly loved his church family. His God was first in his life, with his family a close second. He tried to nurture his family and those around him to take the Lord as their friend and listen to His plan for their life.

A celebration of life was held Sunday, September 9 at The Crossing Church, St. Albans.

Graveside services were held Monday, September 10 at Cunningham Memorial Park.

Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, was in charge of arrangements.

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

LEXTON WILFORD FISHER Lexton Wilford Fisher, 90, of Hurricane and Sun City Center, Fla., died Saturday, September 8, 2012, at CAMC General Division after a short illness.

He retired from E.I. DuPont in 1981 after 40 years of service. He was also a past president of the Hurricane Lions Club and a member of the South Shore Baptist Church in Riverview, Fla. He was a graduate of Sissonville High School.

He was born in Jackson County on March 5, 1922, and is preceded in death by his mother, Arah Fisher Slater.

Lexton is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Mary Catherine Fisher. Also surviving are a brother, Carlos Monday of Arapahoe, NC; sisters, Blandise Geiger of Sanford, Fla., and Lorraine Rappold of Hurricane; daughter, Dreama Fisher Neville Silvey and husband John of Hurricane; son, John Lexton Fisher and wife Lisa of Cleburne, Texas; stepson, Vincent Jordan and Tammy of Hurricane; daughter Hope Fisher-Fizer Taylor and husband Roy of Hurricane; and son Lexton Wilford Fizer, Jr. and wife Karen of Hurricane. Lexton also had eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Services were held Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at Allen Funeral Home in Hurricane with the Rev. Phil Bower officiating.

Burial followed at Valley View Cemetery.

Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

SUSAN A. HINKLEY Susan A. Hinkley, 57, of Grafton went to sleep in Jesus on September 5, 2012, to await the resurrection at Jesus coming.

She was a Seventh Day Adventist Christian. Susan was employed at Health South, Morgantown. She was a graduate of Mt. Vernon Academy, Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and Washington Adventist University, Washington, D.C. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernie; brother, Steven; and aunt, Frances Courtright.

She is survived by her mother, Mildred A. Hinkley of Hurricane; brother, Ernie M. Hinkley of Hurricane; sisters, Beverly Dickerson of Kentucky and Stephanie Stone of Maryland; aunts and uncles; and many friends.

There were no services.

Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, and Bartlett Funeral Home, Grafton, assisted the family.

Please visit Allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

ROY LEE HODGES Roy Lee Hodges, 82, of Hurricane, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 6, 2012, with his loving family by his side.

Roy was born January 30, 1930.

He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior on September 4, 2012. Roy was ready to make his journey to Heaven and end his short but courageous battle with cancer.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Everette Warren Hodges and Opal Pearl Hodges; brother, Vernon Hodges; and special friends, Leah and Kert Tabor.

Roy leaves behind to mourn his passing his loving wife of 58 years, Geraldine Hodges; daughters, Loraina (Mark) Snowden and Anita Beth Hodges; grand-

children, Angela (Kert) Snowden Kobos, Hilary Snowden, Robbie Meadows and Kindra Midkiff; great-grandchildren, Christin Kobos, Shawna Montgomery and Kristen Meadows; sisters, Opal Gay (Sonny) McCallister and Ida Fay Thacker; brothers, Warren Ray Hodges and Thomas Hodges; sisters-in-law, Audree (Arnold) Cyrus and Genevive Racer; and his honorary son and best friend, Robert (Duffy) Mynes, who loved him.

Funeral services were held Saturday, September 8, at Allen Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ken Carter officiating. At Roy's request, his body was cremated after the funeral.

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

CLIFFORD HORTON HUNT Clifford Horton Hunt, 89, of Hurricane, W.Va., passed away at home on Monday, September 9, 2012, with his wife of 71 years by his side.

He was a retired carpenter superintendent, U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific, and a member of Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by grandson Matthew Ryan Trail.

He is survived by his wife Maxine; son Bruce Hunt and his wife Lea Ann of Fraziers Bottom, W.Va.; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 12 at Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church, Hurricane, with Dr. Dan Hogan officiating.

Burial followed at Valley View Cemetery, Hurricane.

Please visit www.allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

JOHN ANTHONY JOHNSON John Anthony Johnson, 50, of Hurricane, took his heavenly flight to be with Jesus after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, September 6, 2012.

John was born October 31, 1961, in Huntington, to Wanda G. Porter Johnson and the late William Carl Johnson. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a former employee of Chapman Funeral Home and Tri-State Express. He was also employed at Rish Equipment for 19 years, but his real passion was taking care of the farm.

In addition to his mother, John is survived by his wife of 28 years, Robin L. Johnson; his children, Anthony and his wife, Jessie, and Ciara and Tyler King; his granddaughter, Hayden; his siblings, Teresa and husband, Bob Gibson, and Susan Gibson; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, September 9, at First

September 18-21,2012 – Page 9 Baptist Church of Hurricane with Pastor Mark Kilburn and Jim McGehee officiating. Burial followed in Lower Hodges Cemetery, Hurricane.

The family would like to thank the health-care professionals who did so much to help during this difficult fight, and a special thanks to Alicia King, Nancy Cox, Gerald and Jane Foster and his church family. The family appreciates your prayers during this time.

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

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, was honored to handle arrangements for Mr. Johnson.

RUTH ANN SMITH JONES Ruth Ann Smith Jones, 79, of Hurricane went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 9, 2012, at her residence.

Ruth Ann was a 24-year resident of Hurricane and former 40year resident of Nitro. She was a 1950 graduate of Nitro High School and attended West Virginia University. She was a former employee of American Viscose, Cox's Department Store, Nitro, and had managed 17 rental properties for several years.

Ruth Ann had a deep love for all of God's creation, but especially horses. She was a member of Rock Branch Independent Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Lula Smith, one sister and one brother.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 58 years, Dennis H. Jones; daughter, Denise Jones of Hurricane; sons, Richard "Dickie" Jones of St. Albans and William "Billy" Jones of Hurricane; grandchildren, Nathan Jones and Jennifer Darabos; and great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, William, Mason and Wyatt.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at Cunningham Memorial Park with Pastor Delbert Hawley officiating.

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

Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, Nitro assisted the Jones family.

You may express online condolences at www.cookefuneral-

home.com.

DAVID ALLEN LANE David Allen Lane, 53, of Apple Grove, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012, at home. He was born October 17, 1958, to Mary Louise Lane and to the late Charles Henry "Browning" Lane Sr. He was a bus driver for KRT in South Charleston for nine-and-ahalf years, where he will be missed by many co-workers and passengers.

He is survived by his wife, who he married on September 15, 2007, Janet Louise (Rainey) Lane; one son, Joey (Becki) Lane of Elkview; two daughters, Amber (Adam) Myers of Elkview and Samantha (Chris White) Lane of Hurricane; four brothers, Charles H. Jr., James E. and John R., all of Clendenin, and Michael W. (Miranda) Lane of St. Albans; five sisters, Betty J. Smith of Morgantown, D. Jeane (Roy) Buchanan of Dunbar, Norma G. (Ed) Lucas of Elkview, Anna M. Shafer and Mary E. (Bill) Allen, both of Clendenin; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held Friday, September 14, at Hafer Funeral Home Chapel, Elkview, with the Rev. Larry Cale and the Rev. Charles Larue officiating. Cremation followed with a private ceremony held Monday, September 17, at the Lane Family Cemetery in Clendenin.

Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net.

Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, was in charge of the arrangements.

GARY CASSIUSLEACH SR. Gary Cassius Leach Sr., 73, of Leon, went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2012, at his home, after a long illness.

Gary was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School.

He entered the Air Force in 1954 and served his country for seven years. He spent his entire life working hard to support and care for his family which included being a coal miner, truck driver, owning his own blacktop business, working for Paul and "Cowboy" White and RJW Construction. He was also one of the best auto body technicians this area has known. Gary never knew a stranger.

Born May 28, 1939, he was the

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Page 10 – September 18-21,2012 son of the late Dennie H. Leach and Hazel M. Leach of Charleston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Danny Leach, and one sister, Sharron K. Leach.

Left to cherish the memory are his loving wife of 26 years, Sheila Faye Leach; daughter, Tika (Mike) Gillispie of Charleston; son, Trenton Walker of Charleston; son, Gary C (Jessica) Leach, Jr. of Leon; daughter, Cassadiey Leach (James Livingston) of Leon; son, Greg Leach of Leon; daughter, Brittiany (Randy) Williams of Charleston; grandchildren, Corey Cantley, Jason Gillispie, Austin Gillispie, Brenda Faye "Sissy" Walker and Rayton Williams; brothers, Robert Leach of St. Albans, Dennie (Lynn) Leach of Aubun, MA, and Layton "Butchie" (Gail) Leach of Big Chimney; and his sister, Gloria (James) Vannoy of Hurricane.

Gary is also survived by his children from a previous marriage, Gary Lee Leach of Elkview, Ramiona Leach of Margrape, Fla., Dennie Leach of Scott Depot, Kelly Leach Wagner of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Steven Young of Nicholas County, along with numerous other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.

The Leach family wishes to especially thank Hospice Care, the Howard and Higginbotham families for their love and support in this trying time.

Funeral services were held Monday, September 10, 2012, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor Rick Bruner officiating. Burial followed in the Higginbotham Family Cemetery, Leon, with graveside military honors by American Legion James E. Marshall Post 187 Winfield and the U.S. Air Force.

The family request memorial contributions are made to Raynes Funeral Home, P.O. Box 250, Buffalo WV 25033.

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

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

MARY PAULINE LILLY Our sweet mother, mother-inlaw, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and friend left this world September 7, 2012, and is safe in the arms of Jesus.

Mary Pauline Lilly, 91, was born October 28, 1910, at Paint Bank, Virginia. She was the oldest child of the late Hallie and Fred McPherson.

Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Carl and Oscar McPherson; a sister, Hazel McPherson; and grandson, Kevin Lilly. She married Raymond Jennings Lilly in 1940, who also preceded her in death.

Surviving her are daughter Cookie Ranson (Eddie) of Poca

and son Randy Lilly (Brenda) of Charleston; five grandsons, Tim Ranson (Jennifer) of Nolensville, TN, David Ranson of New York, NY, Jon Ranson of Poca, Jared Lilly (Ivie) of Lynchburg, VA, and Seth Lilly (Beth) of Easley, SC; two granddaughters Susanna Tucker (Jonathan) of Charleston and Victoria Lilly of Charleston; four great-grandchildren, Carter, Miranda and Hallie Ranson of Tennessee and Caden Lilly of Easley, SC; three sisters, Elizabeth Jordan (Charles) of St. Albans, Ruby Jean Thornton of Red House, and Helen Cottrell (Howard) of Poca; one brother, Jim McPherson (Kathy) of Hurricane; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Polly's joy was taking care of everyone in her family. Anytime there was a need, she was there.

We'll miss her pleasant smile and encouraging words. She truly taught by example. She loved cooking for neighbors and family, and pinto beans and cornbread were one of her specialties.

A member of Cross Lanes Baptist Church, she looked forward to her Sunday school class and the fellowship with her friends there. Going to church and to the Cracker Barrel were the highlights of her week.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at Cross Lanes Baptist Church with Pastor Seth Polk officiating. Burial followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens.

The family suggests donations are made to Hospice Care 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston, WV 25304.

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

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

JAMES EARL MARTIN James Earl Martin, 81, of St. Albans, passed away Monday, September 10, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a very long illness.

Born August 16, 1931, in Charleston, James was the son of the late Bradie Earl and Earldean Gillispie Martin. He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 48 years, Phyllis Jean Martin, and second wife of 10 years, Elsie Bowen Martin.

He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School and West Virginia State College. He served his country during the Korean War in the United States Air Force. James retired with 28 years of service from Union Carbide Technical Center as a senior lab technician and was also coowner of Bowincal's in Spring Hill. He also worked as a volunteer usher at the Charleston Civic Center for many years and was a member of the St. Albans American Legion Post No. 93. He was the Democrat nominee for the Charleston City Council and served as county committeeman

in the early 70s. He attended The Crossing in St. Albans.

He is survived by his son, Rick Martin (Nancy) of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sister, Dorene Lanham (Darrel) of Poca; grandchildren, Lisa Marie Frye (Jason) and Steven Martin; and two great-grandchildren, Xander and Thatcher Frye, all of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Funeral services were held Friday, September 14, at BartlettChapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Edward Craft officiating. Entombment followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, with military honors.

The family suggests donations are made to the Bailey and Workman families at West Virginia Troopers Association, 210 Chesapeake Ave., Charleston, WV 25311, or visit the website, wvtroopers.org. You may also share memories or condolences with the family at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

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

RUBY "PAULINE" MUCK McCLANAHAN Mrs. Ruby "Pauline" Muck McClanahan, 89, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Division, after a short illness.

She was born December 11, 1922, to the late George and Myrtle King Muck. In addition, Pauline was preceded in death by husband, Tony McClanahan; son, Terry L. McClanahan; brothers, Richard, John and Earl Muck; and sisters, Marie Roy, Ambrosia Thomas and Katherine McClanahan.

She is survived by son, Randy McClanahan; daughters, Linda and husband, Paul Roberts, of St. Albans, Joyce Winter of Poca and Kathy and husband, Eddie Withrow, of Poca; sister, Sylvia Hager; brothers, Clifford and Leroy Muck; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three greatgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

"Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but the woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates." Proverbs 31.

A tribute to the life of Pauline was held Wednesday, September 12, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Willard Beller officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Cemetery,

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The family asks that donations are made to Corporal Marshall Bailey Scholarship Fund, c/o Poca High School, RR2 Box 5B, Poca, WV 25159; or Attison McClanhan Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 100, Poca, WV 25159.

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

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

KERMIT RAY "SONNY" MILLER JR. Mr. Kermit Ray "Sonny" Miller Jr., 71, of Winfield went home to be with the Lord September 8, 2012, at home.

He is retired from Teamsters Local No. 175.

Sonny is preceded in death by his parents, Kermit and Vivian Miller; daughter, Sheila Sigmon; infant son, Douglas Miller; and son, Robert Clagg.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mrs. Janet Miller; children, Ray Dunn, Dwayne Miller and Eva Miller; grandchildren, Misty Sigmon, Bailey Miller, Josh Perry and Crystal Dunn; two greatgrandsons; and brothers, Gene and Jerry Miller.

The family will like to say a special thank you to the staff of Hospice for the care given to Sonny.

A tribute to the life of Mr. Kermit Miller was held Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at GatensHarding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Delbert Hawley officiating. Burial followed in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens.

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

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

ROBERT L. MILTON Robert "Bob" L. Milton, 81, of Hurricane went to be with the lord on Friday September 7, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lorraine Milton and Sister Virginia Does He was retired from Chemical Leman tank lines and a veteran of Korean War. He was a member of Teamsters Local 175, VFW 9097 and Nitro Moose Lodge, and he was an avid Fisherman and resident of Hurricane for 48 years.

Surviving are his son, Dale Milton of Milton; daughters, Janet Witt of Lafayette, GA, and Teresa Gooch of New Kensington, PA; four grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 12 at Allen Funeral Home with Rev. James McGehee officiating. Burial followed in Valley View Cemetery Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolence.

MINNIE MAUDE YEAGER NELSON Minnie Maude Yeager Nelson, 87, of St. Albans, passed away, Saturday, September 8, 2012, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington.

She was born November 7, 1924. Minnie was a retired schoolteacher from Lakewood Elementary, where she taught for 36 years.

She was the widow of the late Denzil Nelson.

Minnie is survived by her loving son, Robert Nelson, with whom she made her home. She is also survived by her nephew, Greg (Kathy) Yeager; nieces, Sandy (Ricky) Collins, Sherry (Dennis) Collins, Chad Collins and Jennifer Roberts, Jaime Torres, Whitney Hughes, Brittany Dolen and Jessie Yeager; and a very special and precious friend and neighbor, Carol.

Robert would like a special thank you to go to Kayla Adkins and Bobby Kleinstiver for being there for him and for all the help and care that they gave to Minnie.

"I can never thank you enough and I really appreciate all you did for my mother."

A celebration of Minnie's life was held Wednesday, September 12, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Lonnie Wilson officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Online condolences, flowers or gifts may be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.

CATHERINE JANE BECKNER O'NEILL Catherine Jane Beckner O'Neill, 69, formerly of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2012, after a short illness.

She is survived by her daughter; four sons; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held in her honor on Saturday, September 8, at Scott Depot Christ Fellowship, Scott Depot.

MABEL AVO CURRY ROBERTS Mabel Avo Curry Roberts, of Hamlin, was born January 16, 1915, and passed away September 9, 2012, at the age of 97 years, seven months and 24 days old.

She was the daughter of the late Rev. Homer Curry Sr. and Roma Akers Curry. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hazel Ray Roberts; two brothers, Quentin Curry and Leland Curry; three sisters, Marthabelle Johnson, Christalee Berry and Geneva Hager; stepmother, Lena Hall Curry; two half-brothers, the Rev. Homer Curry Jr. and the Rev. Davis Curry; one grandson, Michael Roberts; and one greatgrandson, Keiffer Eplin. Mabel was a member of Central Big Creek Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

She is survived by one son, Bobby (Jenny) Roberts of Ham-

Obituaries

The Putnam Standard lin; two daughters, Polly (James) Edwards of Culloden and Helen Young of Dayton, Ohio; seven granddaughters, Alice (Mark) Rindler of Beaver Creek, Ohio, Jean Young of Beaver Creek, Karen Young of Dayton, Judy Woodall of Rougemont, N.C., Jill Gilbert of Culloden, Margie (Fred) Whitt of Hurricane and Nancy (Brian) Eplin of West Hamlin; two grandsons, Rick (Terri) Young of Dayton and Doug Young of Dayton; two halfbrothers, Winford Curry of Milton and Clifford Curry of Pinch; one half-sister, Leoda Wooldridge of Culloden; two great-grandsons, Jonathon Woodall of Akron, Ohio, and Travis Rindler of Dayton; three great-granddaughters, Cassie Young and Wendy Young of Dayton and Allison Rindler of Kentucky; and special greatgranddaughter, Jennifer Eplin of West Hamlin.

The family would like to give special thanks to Hospice and Lincoln Nursing staff for their wonderful care.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 12, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, with the Rev. Winford Curry and Pastor David Vickers officiating.

Interment followed in Lawson Cemetery, Big Creek Road, Route 34, Hamlin.

ALFRED "AL" ROMANOSKY Alfred "Al" Romanosky, 80, of St. Albans, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

Born August 6, 1932, in Windsor Heights, he was a son of the late Anthony and Martha Romanosky.

In addition to his parents, Al was preceded in death by his siblings, Richard and Robert Romanosky, Marie Cybulski, Margaret Fetsko and Regina Childers.

Al was a graduate of Wellsburg High School and the ATES Electronic School. He served his country in the United States Army and retired as the manager of the Sherwin Williams Company, St. Albans, after 30 years of service.

Most important to Al's life were his family and his church. He was dedicated to his wife, his daughters, sons-in-law and grandsons.

He was a faithful member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, St. Albans, where he was in the church choir, Catholic War Veterans and served as eucharist minister and was on the finance committee. Al was also very involved with the Knights of Columbus and earned his 3rd and 4th degrees as well as holding the office of Faithful Navigator and Past Grand Knight.

He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia "Pat" Romanosky; daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Fred Lee of Tornado and Diane Holley-Brown and Don Brown of Sissonville; grandsons, Matthew Lee, Brian Lee, Zachary Holley and Josh Holley; and siblings, Dorothy Condor and hus-

band, Steve, Edward Romanosky and partner, Doris, and Evelyn Lazasz.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, September 8, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, St. Albans, with the Rev. Father Patrick M. McDonough officiating. Burial followed in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Scott Depot.

Donations in memory of Alfred "Al" Romanosky may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, St. Albans.

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

LOYCE HALE PAINTER RUTAN Loyce Hale Painter Rutan, 82, of Eleanor, passed away September 9, 2012, at Putnam Care and Rehabilitation, Hurricane.

Loyce was born March 18, 1930, in Williamson, and was a daughter of the late Thomas P. and Georgia E. Hobbs Hale. She was retired from CAMC General Division where she worked as a CNA for 20 years. Loyce attended Riverside Baptist Church in Red House and she enjoyed dancing and traveling. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and her greatest enjoyment in life was her three sons and her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Loyce was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.

Loyce is survived by her husband, Chester; her sons and their wives, Richard and Nancy Painter of Winfield, David and Anita Painter of Marion, S.C., and Roger and Helen Painter of Rosharon, Texas; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five stepchildren; and 10 step-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, September 13, at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, with Pastor David Panero officiating. Burial followed in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House.

The family suggests donations are made to the Alzheimer's Association, West Virginia Chapter, 1601 2nd Ave., Charleston, WV 25387, or Hubbard Hospice House West, 4605 A MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV 25309.

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

NORMA LUCILLE SMITH Norma Lucille Smith, 75, of Eleanor, went home to be with the Lord Friday, September 7, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Hospital following a short illness.

She retired from Putnam County Schools with 23 years of service. She was an avid quilter and an active member of the Winfield and Eleanor Senior Citizens.

Born November 5, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Perry

Valloe Sayre and Hazel Bennett Sayre. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

Survivors include her loving husband of 56 years, Kenneth Dean Smith; son, Bill (Reba) Smith of Eleanor; daughter, Karen (Harold) Cogar of Sissonville; sisters, Mildred (Howard) Parsons of Dunbar, Stella Ann (Luster) Doughty of Dunbar, and Betty Lou (Roger) Lynch of Dunbar; five grandchildren, eight-great grandchildren along with a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday September 11, 2012, at Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel, Eleanor, with Pastor Scott Casto officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Given.

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

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

REBECCA V. "VICKY" SOLOMON Rebecca V. "Vicky" Solomon, 56, of St. Albans, passed away Monday, September 3, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West.

A memorial service was held Friday, September 7, at Bethany Baptist Church, St. Albans, with the Rev. Mark Jarrell officiating.

Arrangements were in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

Donations may be made to Hubbard Hospice House West, 4605 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV 25309.

LOIS LEE STEWART Lois Lee Stewart, 69, of Red House, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West, Thomas Memorial Hospital, following a short illness. Born March 13, 1943, she was the daughter of the late James Lyons and Ruth Jefferies Lyons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Norman Wayne Stewart; and one brother, James Lyons Jr. Survivors include her daughter and husband, Debbie and Steve Harmon of Buffalo; son and wife, David and Misty Stewart of Poca; grandchildren, Chris (Callie) Harmon, Shawn (Courtney) Harmon, Bryan Harmon, Dakota W. Stewart and Montana D. Stewart; great-grandchildren, Kaydy Jo Harmon, Cameron W. Harmon, Logan Leanne Harmon and Haylee A. Harmon; sister, Pearl Welch of Gallipolis; and brother, Wayne (Patricia) Lyons of Eleanor.

Graveside funeral services were held Thursday, September 13, at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, Red House, with Pastor Paul Browning officiating.

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

September 18-21,2012 – Page 11 Online condolences may be sent to the family, and the online guestbook signed, by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com.

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

MARIAN FLESHMAN WEBER Marian Fleshman Weber, 86, of St. Albans, passed away September 4, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Louisville, Ky., on September 26, 1925, and was the daughter of Charles M. and Katherine Phelps Fleshman, both of whom preceded her in death.

Marian was a member of First Presbyterian Church of St. Albans. She was the widow of Eric Weber.

She is survived by two daughters, Beth Cipoletti of Charleston and Paige Weber and her husband, Mark Starcher, of McLean, Va.; five grandchildren, Ellen Cipoletti Nonnemacher and her husband, Ben, of Reading, Pa., Doug Cipoletti and his wife, Shannon, of Oak Hill, Ann Cipoletti of Red Bank, N.J., Jack Starcher of New York City, N.Y., and Meg Starcher of Graz, Austria; and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Marian was held Sunday, September 9, at First Presbyterian Church, St. Albans, with Pastor Paul Romine officiating.

Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, assisted the Weber family with the arrangements.

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

PATRICIA ANN WHITE Patricia Ann White, 77, of St. Albans, passed away peacefully at her home after her courageous battle with cancer on September 5, 2012.

Funeral services were private and held at Tyler Mountain Memorial Gardens with Chaplain Pete Thompson of Hospice officiating. Funeral arrangements were handled by Cooke and Pauley Funeral Home, Nitro.

Patricia was born in Sewell on May 25, 1937, to George and Martha Evelyn Rowe. Patricia married Forrest White on October 22, 1955, and was married almost 57 years.

By the time she was 25, Patricia who had never left West Virginia

prior to age 18 - had five children and had traveled to and lived in several countries around the world.

Patricia enjoyed being with her six children, 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren more than anything else in her life.

Patricia worked with the state of West Virginia from August of 1976 until she retired in October 1991.

Patricia is survived by her six children, William and wife, Kathryn White, Brenda and husband, Don Brogan, Harlan and wife, Sharon White, Judith and husband, Gary Ballard, Michael and wife, Ann White, and James White.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest White; mother, Martha Evelyn Rowe; father, George T. Rowe; and one sister, Iris. Patricia has one surviving sister and three surviving brothers.

The family requests that donations are sent to Hospice Care, Kanawha Blvd.

W., 1606 Charleston, WV 25387-2536. The family of Patricia White wishes to thank Tammy Hale, RN; Lyan Halstead, social worker; and Pete Thompson, chaplain.

PATRICIA ANN YORK Patricia Ann York, 60, of Winfield, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012, at CAMC General Hospital.

Patricia was born September 21, 1951, in Wheeling, and was a daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Burskey Long.

Patricia is survived by her husband, James York; her daughters, Marci Stange and her husband, Jeff, of Fairchance, Pa., and Tina Wingard and her husband, Mike, of Connellsville, Pa.; her stepchildren, Todd York and his wife, Shizue, of Hurricane, Chris York of Germany, Adam York and his wife, Yvette, of Alexandria, Va., and Stephanie York of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; her sister, Shelia Defreze of Smyrna, Tenn.; her brothers, Tom Long of Virginia Beach, Va., David York of Smyrna and Kenny Long of Fox River Grove, Ill.; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, September 13, at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, with Pastor Greg Blake officiating. A private family burial was held in Teays Valley Memory Gardens.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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BOOKKEEPER NEEDED - for firm in Teays Valley WV. Prefer accounting and bookkeeping experience, as well

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as experience in the use of QuickBooks, Excel and Word.

Will train qualified candidate. Pay is $12 per hour. Please email resume to mike@greenleaftax.com. (4t 9-18)

answer phones, scanning, filing and data entry, knowledge in MS Office.

Resumes and references required.

304-757-6880. (rtc 7-31)

DANNY’S HILLBILLY DITCHDIGGERS – Water, electric, gas & drain lines installed. 304586-9914, 304-3890715. (rtc 11-29)

TEAYS VALLEY INS U R A N C E AGENCY - looking for licensed or nonlicensed person to

PART-TIME FREELANCE WRITERS NEEDED – Putnam and Cabell counties. Please call 304743-6731. (rtc)

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BEDPLASTIC LINER – for LWB GM truck. $40.00.

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Phone 304-7434861. (rtc) VINTAGE JEWELRY – Call 304-6383865. (rtc 4-24) NORITAKE CHINA - Golden Cove 5 piece place setting, service for 12. Original $1,650, asking $1,200. Call for more information 304-757-4584. (rtc)

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MOBILE HOME PARTS: WINTER SPECIALS – Doors, Skirting, Windows, etc. (304) 391-5863. (rtc 10-11 hmo)

SERVICES: CREATIVE CONSTRUCTION – 304-544-6304. Contractorʼs License #WV043966.

Free estimates. (4tp 2-7)

FOR RENT: 2 BEDROOM HOME, ONA – Reduced rent for retired female to care for 3-year-old next door, 6-8 days/month. 304-412-1926. (2tc 2-21)

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HOUSE FOR RENT – Milton, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, brick. $700 month/$500 damage deposit. 304-743-0334, 304-939-2294. (1tp 2-28) MILTON APARTMENT FOR RENT – 1 BR upstairs. Electric range/refrigerator.

Walking distance to stores/school. No pets. $350/month + 1 month security. 304743-8606. (2tp 2-21)

EMPLOYMENT: CCCSO IS GROWING – We are looking for CNAʼs and Home Care Aide that would like to grow with us. Starting wage: CNAʼs $8.75; Home Care Aid $8.00. For more information please contact Mrs. Perry at 304-529-4952. (2tc 2-21)

COMMERCIAL CLEANERS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS - Buffalo, full-time, Day & Evenings. Benefits and Vacation. Must pass background check. 304-768-6309. (4tc 2-7 occ)

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - @ Sarah's Heart Childcare, serious inquiries only 304-757-7701. (4tc 1-24 shc)

MILTON TEACHER NEEDS – dayshift help with adult autistic son, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Reliable, caring adult only apply. (304) 743-2429. (5t 2-7)

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Community News

The Putnam Standard

Local artists’ work on display at shows in Charleston, Huntington SUBMITTED ARTICLE HUNTINGTON -- Two artists with Marshall University connections have been chosen to exhibit work in the Inspired: A West Virginia Series of Juried Exhibitions, which is on display at the Culture Center in the State Capitol Complex in Charleston.

MU art gallery director John Farley and ceramics graduate and current graduate student Tommy Warf were both invited to exhibit work in this exhibition.

In addition, Farley and Marshall artists Dan Cook, Miyuki Cook and Jason Kiley will exhibit artwork in Exhibition 2012, which is an invited juried show that takes place biannually at the Huntington Museum of Art. Charleston’s Inspired series was designed to celebrate West

Virginia’s sesquicentennial.

“It's an honor to be given the opportunity to display additional works at the Culture Center as part of the Inspired series,” Farley said. “For myself - and the other artists as well - it is a chance to view our winning works in a broader context, and give the public a more complete sense of what motivates us as artists.”

“It is very flattering to have our work shown with the best of the best artists from our state,” Warf added. “It is moments like this that make me feel as though I am a true artist and not just the lucky student.”

The Inspired exhibition opened recently and will continue through Sunday, Feb. 10.

The gallery is free and open to

the public.

Huntington’s Exhibition 2012, sponsored by the Tri-State Arts Association, opened Sunday and will continue until Saturday, Oct. 21.

Since 1953 the Tri-State Arts Association's purpose has been to encourage and promote a public interest in and understanding of all schools of art, as well as develop a closer relationship between art and the community, said Libby Varner, the 2012 exhibition chairperson.

“This exhibition encompasses that goal,” Varner said. “The dynamic artistry in this area cannot be denied and all of the artwork submitted to this show was wonderful. The TSAA encourages all artists to indulge in their visions.”

Tommy Warf, left, with The West Virginia Coal Ladies Auxiliary, 2011, mixed clays and John Farley with Don Kinnard: When We Die, We will Die with Our Arms Unbound, 2011, colored pencil. The two works were chosen for the Inspired series at the Culture Center in Charleston.

Putnam County Chamber Business After Hours set for Sept. 25 SUBMITTED ARTICLE HURRICANE -- The next Business After Hours sponsored by the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce will take place at Huntington National Bank from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday,

Sept. 25.

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

Huntington National Bank is

located at 4149 State Route 34 in Hurricane.

Participation is open to all Chamber members and their guests.

The cost to attend is $15 per person, RSVPs are required and

pre-payment is appreciated.

There will be a cash drawing sponsored by BB&T valued at $900, but you must be present to win. Food and refreshments will also be included in a relaxed social setting.

RSVPs are required by Friday, Sept. 21.

To obtain membership information or to make reservations, please contact the Chamber at 304.757.6510 or chamber@putnamcounty.org.