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It was a tough season opener for both Hurricane and Poca Friday night. One team was overpowered by defense, the other offense. In Nitro, more than 350 fans watched the Dots walk onto the field of their biggest rivals. "Set the tone right now!" an asst. coach screamed. Poca's defense started out strong, but half-way into the first quarter Nitro's Braden Underwood somehow broke through and reached the end zone. The Dots kept fighting the Wildcats. However, Nitro's consistent completions and short runs began to add up. Seconds into the second quarter, the Wildcats put another touchdown on the scoreboard. Things began to look up when the Dots stopped a long pass from
Nitro. Momentum quickly shifted for Poca and defense came alive. The Dots gained possession of the ball and moved closer to the end zone. With seconds to go in the first half, they were just yards away from a touchdown. Quarterback Justin Stewart threw what appeared to be a promising touchdown pass. Yet, a Nitro defender intercepted it and ran for a touchdown, dashing a shift in momentum going into the second half. The scoreboard read Nitro 28, Poca 0. A refreshed and fired-up Poca team stormed onto the field in the third quarter. The unwavering will to win led the boys in red and grey. On their first possession, the Dots scored with a run by T.T. Loudin. SEE FIGHT ON PAGE 14 With heart - T. T. Loudin runs for a Poca touchdown. Photo by Eddie Ferrari of The PictureGuy Photography
Putnam Health Department Acquires New Location By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
WINFIELD - The Putnam Health Department is pressing forward. Early last week, Commissioner Andy Skidmore, who is a member of the county's health board, announced news that thousands have waited on. "We're moving into a new location Sept. 15, and we're ready to go," he told the audience at the Aug. 27 Putnam County Commission meeting. "We're setting up shop at 3282 Winfield Road, near the courthouse." Since June, Kanawha County Health Board members have worked with the Putnam County
Step toward progress - The Putnam County Health Department signed a 1-year lease in this building on Winfield Road. Staff will move in Sept. 15. Photo by Justin Waybright Health Department to help bring it back to life. It's a move that is already yielding positive results,
Skidmore said. "In the past two months, we've already surpassed what the previ-
ous department was offering in six months," he said. "Now, we just have to find out what caused the problem, work our way back up and make sure we're doing the best for residents of the county." Kanawha-Charleston Health Department Administrator and Putnam Health Department Interim Administrator Lolita Kirk is helping lead the way. She is taking experience and skills gained from years with the successful Kanawha-Charleston Health Department. "I'm the administrator for both counties, and this merger is a contractual agreement," Kirk explained. "In the near future, we'll be hiring staff just for Putnam County." HEALTH ON PAGE 3
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Page 2 –Tuesday,September 3,2013 Putnam County Schools Developmental Screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, September 6, 2013 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.
2nd Striding for the Great Commission 5K Race When: September 7, 2013 Registration at 5:30 p.m. and Race begins at 6:30 p.m. Where: Valley Park, Hurricane, WV. Entry Fee: $15 by 9/1/13 or $20 on Race Day T-shirts for first 100 participants; Awards for All Age Groups/Male& Female. For more information call Cathy Schrader at 304-9405285. Be sure to stop by our table at the Valley Park Yard Sale from 82 that morning. All proceeds from sale and race will benefit mission programs in Honduras.
Polio Survivors Support Group Meetings The WV Chapter of Polio Survivors Support Group meets at noon every second Saturday at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital. Meetings are held in the Conference Room, which is located next to the cafeteria. For more information please call 304736-6325.
Putnam County Republican Club Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Putnam County Courthouse in Winfield.
Hurricane Civic Chorus The Hurricane Civic Chorus meets on the second and fourth
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Tuesdays of the month, 7:00 p.m. at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Avenue, Hurricane. No auditions required and membership is not restricted to Hurricane residents. Questions, call 304-562-6539.
Huntington's Disease Support Group Formed A peer-led Huntington's Disease Support Group has been formed in Charleston for patients, families, caregivers and those at risk. The meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Saint Francis Hospital. For more information, call 304-549-3266 or debarm@suddenlink.net.
Curves of St. Albans to offer Free Fitness Assessments Join Curves of St. Albans, the second Tuesday of every month, for “Free Fitness Assessments’. These assessments will be offered to anyone who wants to know their BMI and Body Fat Percentage.
Guided Rock Climbing Earth-Water-Rock Outdoor Adventures at Hocking Hills State Park - 13178 Ohio 664 S., Logan, OH 43138 Open year round, offering guided rock climbing, rappelling and backpacking expeditions for visitors. Reservations required; call 800-HOCKING. For more information, visit www.1800HOCKING.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous Can Help If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 1.800.333.5051 or find meeting locations at www.aawv.org.
Hurricane Church of Christ Food Pantry The food pantry of the Hurricane Church of Christ, 600 Midland Trail (the one on the hill by the Hurricane Middle School) is
open on Friday from 11:001:00. Please call 304-562-6491 to make an appointment.
25th Fall Gospel Sing When: Sept. 19-21 and 26-28 Where: Spring Valley Campground, Cambridge, OH Celebrating 25 years of great gospel music! Free admission, free parking. Call for info, 740-732-5291 or visit the website at www.gospeljubilee.org.
PHS Class of 1958 to Meet The PHS Class of 1958 will meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month for a luncheon starting at 1 pm at Cross Lanes, WV at Bob Evans.
T.O.P.S. No. 150 Weekly meetings of TOPS "Take Off Pounds Sensibly," are held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2440 US Route 60, Hurricane. For more info., call Sharon, 304523-4618.
T.O.P.S. No. 465 Weekly meetings of TOPS "Take Off Pounds Sensibly," are held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Winfield United Methodist Church, 20 Radwin Drive, Winfield, WV 25213. Questions, call Sharon, 304-523-4618.
Margaret Denison Fall Nature Walks When: Saturday, September 14 at 9 a.m. (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) near the swimming pool. Where: Kanawha State Forest Cost: Adults - $5; Children - $2. Farewell to Summer! Wildflowers, Fungi, Birds, Pond/Aquatic Life, Trees and much more! Nature photography – bring your own camera. An Auto Tour is available for limited ability walkers. Barbecues & drinks will be for sale! For more information call the Forest Office at 304-558-3500. This event is sponsored by Kanawha State Forest Foundation; assisted by Mary Ingles Trail Blazers, DNR, Handlan Chapter Brooks Bird Club, and Master Naturalists.
Reunion USS COLUMBUS CA-74/CG12/SSN-762 Reunion October 2
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– October 6, 2013 at Hilton – Branson, MO. Please contact Allen R. Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 45815-4505. Home: 260-4862221, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern Time; Fax: 260-492-9771; email – Hope4391@frontier.com.
Blenko Project looking for Photos/Oral Histories The Blenko Project, www.blenkoproject.org, is a nonprofit group that focuses on archiving Blenko Glass and preserving the history of Blenko Glass, the craftsmen and the designers. The Blenko Project is seeking photos of Blenko and collecting oral histories from glass workers and their families. If you own a collector or unique piece of Blenko Glass, If your family member worked at Blenko and you would like to assist with information about his employment or you need more information, please email TheBlenkoProject@aol.com.
OH-KAN Coin Club Show What: OH-KAN Coin Club Show Where: Quality Inn (formerly Holiday Inn), Rt. 7 North, Gallipolis, OH When: Sunday, October 6, 2013 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Parking and admission are free. For additional information please call 1-740-992-6040.
The Putnam Standard Cost: $5.00 all you can eat. Door prize, gun raffle, half & half drawings. No alcohol served. Everyone welcome.
Putnam County Democrat Club to Meet The Putnam County Democrat Club will meet on Monday, September 9th at 6:30 p.m. in the old courthouse in Winfield, 2nd floor. They will be discussing plans for Heritage Day at Poca. Bring a covered dish and join them for an enjoyable evening. Check their new Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PCDCWV.
Amandaville Community Appreciation Day When: Saturday, September 21, 2013 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Where: Corner of Byrum and Oliver Streets, Amandaville. Everyone is invited for this special day of celebration for the Community of Amandaville. Join in the fun as we meet some new friends and embrace the old friends of Amandaville. Free food, Pony rides, Obstacle course, Jumping Jupiter, and live concerts throughout the day by local churches. Sponsored by SPCEDC (St. Paul’s Community Economic Development Corporation), First Baptist Church, St. Andrews Methodist and First Presbyterian Church.
Attention: Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS COLUMBUS CA-74/CG-12 from 1944 through 1976 and the USS COLUMBUS (SSN-762) past and present, if you would like to share memories and camaraderie with old friends and make new ones, please contact Allen R. Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 45815-4505. Home: 260-4862221, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern Time; Fax: 260-492-9771; email – Hope4391@frontier.com.
Mountaineer Sportsman Gun Club annual Bean Dinner & Auction When: Sept. 14, 2013 Where: VFW in Milton, WV. Time: 5:00 P.M.
4th Annual Rod's Benefit For Meso Fundraising Event When: September 21st, 2013 Where: Eleanor Town Park Shelter #6 and upstairs room at fire dept. Supported by: Brian Prim at Prim Law Firm, Hurricane, WV 5k run or walk with prizes for best times Registration cost: $25 – signups start at 10:30 am which includes an event t-shirt and LOTS of other goodies. Visit tristateracer.com to sign up online. All proceeds go directly to Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation to help save a life!!! Believe in a cure!! Total raised through events that Missy Bowles (daughter of Richard O. Dorsey – ROD) has done is close to $50,000.00 to date. Form your team and raise money for research.
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Haven of Rest, Love and Hope By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
RED HOUSE - Love guides the staff at Haven of Rest. In just minutes of speaking to Sarah Clevenger, Connie Reddington and Betty Lett, it manifests itself. Peace, meekness and hope guide their words. The staff at Haven of Rest does a job many are uncomfortable doing. They are light to families during their darkest times. The ladies comfort and serve people after losing loved ones. From candlelight services to Valentine's Day Tea, the Haven of Rest staff helps thousands in the community every year. Saturday Aug. 24 was no different. The afternoon sun brought more than 100 area residents to Eleanor's Roadside Park where the ladies gave out free hotdogs, refreshments and entertainment.
Giving back - The Harding Family Group staff holds their first Back-to-School picnic. Courtesy Photo To staff members Clevenger, Reddington and Lett, providing people joy and hope is their job and their passion. "We're all parents here and we thought it'd be nice to do something for children," said Administrative Asst. Reddington. Family Service Advisor Sarah Clevenger agreed. "These are our families - not just our clients, and we often see them for unpleasant reasons,"
she explained. "We want to give back and let people know that we're here for you and we care about you." As the event progressed, more people came. A group donated refurbished bicycles to the children in attendance while Putnam County Sheriff Steve Deweese shared back-to-school safety tips for parents and students. "This was fun for us and a
Fun for all - Putnam County Sheriff Steve Deweese teaches children and parents about school safety. Courtesy Photo change from what we do day after day," said Reddington. "We're a team here and we couldn't do it without each other, our manager Chad Harding and the support from the Harding Family Group." Clevenger shared the same sentiment. "We're all about community outreach and always looking for
things to do in and for the county," she said. Haven of Rest offers free community events throughout the year. For more information on upcoming events and the services offered, call (304) 586-3161 or visit www.hardingfamilygroup.com.
a physical location for Putnam residents," Kirk said. "It's everything." The Health Department’s current facility costs about $13,000 per month. The new facility will only cost about $1,600 per month. Both Skidmore and Kirk agree that once the county agency pays off old debts and becomes selfsustaining, the Putnam County Health Department will become a stand-alone organization that will be better than ever. "This new building gives us a fresh start for the Putnam County Board of Health - we will find the bottom and work our way back up," said Skidmore. "This building will be under a 1-year lease for us, and we may renew it another six months once we can open up shop on our own." The commissioner continued,
"Our experience and professionalism among employees is already a step up from the past." Kirk looks toward the future with hope. Like Skidmore, she agrees the acquisition of a building in Putnam County will help propel the prosperity of the
health department. Kirk believes redemption is near. "It's unfortunate what happened with the finances and other issues, but those are things in the past," she said. "I want the community to see we're moving
forward." The Putnam County Health Department will move into its new location on Winfield Road Sunday Sept. 15. Stay tuned to The Putnam Standard as this story develops.
HEALTH FROM PAGE 1 The two entities signed the contract in early August, which allows all revenue from clinical services by KanawhaCharleston's health department to stay with Kanawha-Charleston. This Kanawha-Charleston Health Department will then use $414,000 in state funds to run Putnam County's health department. The contract is six months. Funds from the Putnam County Commission will help pay down old debts, which near $350,000. The commission currently budgets $150,000 per year for the county's health department. When asked about the new location, Kirk showed confidence. "We'll have a presence in the county and people won't have to go to Kanawha - this is about having a place in the community and
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK:
Turnip Slaw Ingredients 3 cup shredded, peeled turnips 3 Tbsp sour cream 1 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley 1 Tbsp cider vinegar 1 Tbsp mayo ¼ tsp salt
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Directions: Place turnips in large bowl. In a small bowl combine the sour cream, sugar, parsley, vinegar, mayo, and salt. Mix well, pour over turnips, toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
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“FEELINGS OF FALL” Thought for the week: And he changeth the times and the seasons; he removeth kings; and setteth up kings, he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding. Daniel 2:21. (KJV) Fall is in the air when the blackbirds huddle together; deciding which route to take then suddenly everybody is on board, flying together high over the corn fields. Fall is in the air when the wild turkeys have a board meeting in the middle of the hayfield, talking their own language, bobbing their heads in agreement, and scuffing at the ground... not needing any turkey calls from the” Duck Dynasty’’ inventors. Fall is in the air when the zz bugs bellow out their sounds that cooler temperatures are on the way; while the butterflies kiss the
big yellow sunflowers goodbye, and Fall is in the air when you see, high on the hills from a distance, the trees turning the color of maize, like sweet yellow cornbread. School has started - the yellow buses are running again, the children all walking, each bent forward, with loaded backpacks. The gardens are harvested with mostly tomatoes and squash leftovers, while pumpkins are fast growing, trying to be bigger than its neighbor... And soon we will feel a nip in the air, the seasons change quickly once God decides. Ecclesiastes 3:1 - To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven; What would it be like to not live in the change of seasons; I look forward to Fall, and visiting the Amish country every year. It’s
The Putnam Standard like a wrap-up of spring and summer. The Amish have fresh spices and show off their harvest; the ladies prepare their quilting talents. Their simple way of life is interesting and relaxing to be around for a day. Sure, some like to head south for the winter months, avoiding the chill of winter with its snow covered roads, and higher heating bills, but I prefer to take it on, each winter is always different, and a hot cup of soup will always soothe the soul again. Genesis 8:22 - While the earth remaineth seedtime and harvest; and cold and heat; and summer and winter; and day and night shall not cease. “Autumn…The year’s last loveliest smile - William Cullen Bryant. “Autumn …Is a second spring, when every leaf is a flower - Albert Camus “Autumn… Is the hardest season, the leaves are all falling and they’re falling like they’re falling in love with the ground - Andrea Gibson. Prayer: Thank you our Father in Heaven, for your change of seasons, each has a different way for us to enjoy. Amen.
Tri-County YMCA The Skinny: Sept. 3, 2013 Fruits and Vegetables Don’t Have To Be So Boring! Healthy eating requires a commitment to fruits and vegetables. They can bring color, texture, flavor and a variety of different vitamins and minerals to a diet otherwise lacking. However, it can get boring trying to figure out how to pack the recommended 2 cups of fruit and 2 ½ cups of vegetables daily from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Here are some different ways to enjoy fruits and vegetables that can make practicing good nutrition a lot easier! A great way to pack in vegetables is to use them on pizzas and toppings. A variety of broccoli, spinach, peppers, tomatoes,
onions, mushrooms and zucchini can be used to bring flavor and vegetables to your pizzas. It also adds great color and texture as well! Can’t imagine eating all of that fruit for breakfast? How about a fruit smoothie? Blend your favorite fruits – strawberries, bananas, raspberries, blueberries or even peaches with some low fat milk, almond milk or yogurt for a great breakfast drink that is not only portable but delicious. Grilling is a wonderful way to enjoy vegetables – and even fruit! Stack them on a kabob or wrap in aluminum foil with your favorite seasonings and a drizzle of olive oil – they make a great side dish with grilled chicken or
steak. Pineapple and peaches are two popular items that be thrown on the grill as a great dessert item. Another bright idea is to portion out veggies and fruit once they are purchased. Need fruit for smoothies? Place in ziplock bags and throw in the freezer. They make smoothies cold and creamy. Peel and chop veggies and portion out for recipes and snacks – place them in the fridge for a quick grab versus chips or candy. Pair with low fat ranch or natural peanut butter for healthy snacks at home, work or play. Tri-County YMCA is non-profit organization located in Scott Depot and has served the Putnam County area since 1991. We offer a variety of fitness classes, programs and activities for individuals and families of all ages. For more information, please call 304-757-0016 or visit us online at www.tri-countyymca.org.
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Christian's Sports Beat: Marshall’s Soccer Team Get New Digs
By: Christian Deiss
HUNTINGTON, WV – Recently Marshall University opened the Veterans Memorial Soccer complex. The soccer-only stadium was opened to the public on Friday, August 23 in front of 1433 fans and I was one of those in attendance. There were two matches on opening day; the first game was a friendly match between Marshall Soccer Alumni 1982 – 2011 and the 2013 Marshall Men’s soccer squad. The second game was the first official regular season game at “The Vet” between the visiting Campbell Fighting Camels and the Marshall Thundering Herd Women’s team. I think the first class facility is amazing and Marshall Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach Thomas Olivier agreed with me, “It’s beyond exciting; it’s fabulous for our players. It’s been a huge
process but extremely worth it. We are thrilled.” It took two years to build The Vet and it cost $8 million. I talked to Freshman Forward Tommy Turpo about how exciting it was for him to be playing in a new complex “It’s very humbling because a lot of players before us went through a lot of hard times just having a place to practice and I feel very grateful for all of the people who made it happen.” Turpo is from Scott Depot and played high school soccer at Charleston Catholic, winning state player of the year twice. The new facility will help the team with recruiting new players, “This complex is an unbelievable recruiting tool,” Marshall Head Soccer Coach Bob Gray told me after the friendly game. “This changes the whole game plan for us. Now we have a first class facility and it goes along with the other improvement on the campus. The sky is the limit now.” In the friendly game, former Hurricane High School player and member of last year’s AAA State Championship team Freshman Felipe Thompson scored the game’s second goal on a header off a cross from Turpo. Thompson, a native of Chile, told me what was going through his mind when he scored the goal, “It was a difficult ball, I just went for it and you never can give up and got my head on it.”
Members of the West Virginia Soccer Club Rowdies youth teams, I play for the U10 squad, went to the doubleheader. I asked one of my teammates, Cameron Nitrady of Hurricane what he thought of the new facility, “It is neat, the big M for Marshall really stands out. I can’t wait to see more games at the field.” Marshall plays in Conference USA (C-USA) and I asked Coach Olivier what is it going to take to have a good season, “We are real young, we only have three seniors, so for us to have a good season our young players are going to have to play like they are not young, play like seasoned veterans. We need to grow up and learn real quick.” Turpo agrees with his coach, “It’s going to take a lot of hard work and dedication. We are a young team, 12 freshmen with eight sophomores, it’s going to take heart from the entire team and it’s going to take a lot of leadership from our seniors. In 2012, Marshall started off strong with a 10-1-1 record, but the Herd had a hard time finishing the season losing four of its last five games and missed the CUSA playoffs. Hopefully better things will be coming the squad’s way this season. To follow the Herd’s soccer teams this season, go to www.herdzone.com. I hope to see you at a Marshall game soon, GO HERD!
Felipe Thompson scoring on a header during the opening night’s first match. Courtesy photo
Action from the women’s contest. Courtesy photo
Putnam County: “Staying in the Black" By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
WINFIELD - Statistics from area departments and agencies help prove that Putnam County is moving forward and prospering. During the Aug. 27 Putnam County Commission meeting, representatives from the county's development authority, convention and visitors bureau and libraries updated leaders with good news. Drew Dunlap with the Putnam County Development Authority approached the commission first. "We just started the fiscal year and we're in good shape," he said. "Prospective activity is picking up, and I'm optimistic as to what this means for land sales." Dunlap continued, "Some of them contacted me after Gary was gone and said they were ready to move forward." Commissioners seemed in good spirits after receiving the update. Next, Linda Bush with the Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau spoke. "We finished the year in the
black and the reason for that is we brought in more for the hotel/motel tax," she said. "If we continue this, we're thinking about doing a mini grant for say... the Poca Heritage Days and events like that." Commissioner President Joe Haynes clarified the funding behind Bush's organization. "The parks and rec. and the CVB are funded 50/50 by the hotel/motel tax," he said. The Putnam County CVB distributed 33,000 brochures last year to help boost tourism and the local economy. Next, Steve Cristo with Putnam County Libraries approached the commission.
"We ended the year with a small deficit, which is very good for us - this is the closest it's been to being balanced in years," he said. Commissioner Andy Skidmore asked, "Are programs like the summer reading well received?" Cristo responded, "Over 25,000 books were read and programs are very well attended." Libraries are keeping up with technology advances by offering e-books for Kindle and Nook. Though this form of media is changing from paper to paperless, the interest in libraries remains consistent, said Cristo. "The format has changed and we just change the media - our
circulation stays fairly constant, and people still like to touch, feel and open books," he said. In other discussions, Haynes shared statistics from Workforce West Virginia. The numbers showed Putnam County at a 5.2 percent unemployment rate. Kanawha recorded a rate of 5.7 percent and Mason 10.5 percent. Other statistics showed the state's post high school education enrollees. Once again, Put-
nam led the way. The county recorded 64 percent. Cabell came in at 62 percent, Lincoln 56 percent, Logan 59 percent and Wayne 57 percent. The numbers received from Workforce West Virginia, combined with those received from county agency budgets help paint a picture of growth and prosperity for the area.
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Arrests and Deputy Numbers Are Up By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
WINFIELD - Putnam County deputies wrapped up a busy summer. The warm months kept law enforcement officials busy with 21 meth lab busts since January. Felony arrests rose by 33 percent since the year began. The crime trend deputies are seeing lately involves Breaking and Entering on personal property, especially vehicles. "We've seen an increase of this in the summer months, and it's an addiction to drugs that fuels it," said Putnam County Sheriff Steve Deweese. "We call it a "smash-n-grab" where people just grab money and loose change from the vehicle." The sheriff believes there will be a decline in this type of crime during the fall and winter season because of colder weather. Deweese issued some ways to help prevent these crimes: · Leaving nothing valuable
visible · Don't leave any change visible Keep the inside of your ve· hicle bare · Keep things out of sight so they'll be out of mind for criminals · Lock doors on your vehicle and your house The sheriff said much of his department's arrests occur through road patrol. One of his goals in taking office is to increase deputy presence throughout the county. On Tuesday Aug. 27, Deweese took some steps forward in accomplishing this. During the Putnam County Commission meeting, he received approval from county leaders to promote four deputies to corporal, which will allow strong leadership in case of absences. Next, he received the "ok" to hire another deputy to handle road patrol. "So, for about $13,000, we can put another deputy on the road?" Commissioner President Joe
Haynes asked. Deweese answered, "Yes." "For me this seems like a sure bargain - a no-brainer," Haynes added. Commissioner Andy Skidmore agreed. "It needs to happen - it's an inexpensive way to get a deputy back on the road," he said. Deweese completed another step in strengthening the reach of his department last week. The sheriff hired two new deputies, who will hit the streets after the completion of their 16-week training. With this addition, the number of active deputies in the Putnam County Sheriff's Department will rise to 42. "We're covering 350-squaremiles and we need them," Deweese said. "Our call volume is still going up to about 1,400 to 1,600 per month." Brian Hudson and Matt McDaniel will represent Putnam County as its two newest deputies. Deweese hopes to have them on the road by December.
Department grows - Brian Hudson and Matt McDaniel join Putnam County Sheriff Steve Deweese after getting sworn into the department as deputies. Growing the department is part of Deweese's vision. Courtesy Photo
Pioneer Gives to Community By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
HURRICANE - Cars and trucks poured into Speedway Thursday morning. Staff members from Pioneer WestVirginia Federal Credit Union offered 200 people something they could not refuse: free gasoline. More than providing a complimentary fill-up, the local financial institution showed area residents the credit union difference. "This is our way of pumping back into the local economy," said Chief Operating Officer Trevor
Hyre. "The credit union movement is all about giving back to the community." The response was overwhelming. Putnam Sheriff deputies directed traffic in and out of the gas station. At 9 a.m., a line of 20 cars stretched across the parking lot and out onto Teays Valley Road. President and CEO C. Dana Rawlings explained what makes his credit union different from many of the banks in Putnam County. "We are local people, with local money, supporting local people," he said. "Our rates are better, our
service is outstanding and we give back to the community." Pioneer West Virginia Federal Credit Union also supports the March of Dimes, Special Olympics and the Fraternal Order of Police. The new Hurricane location opened about one month ago and has already made its presence known with free interest-yielding accounts, ATM fee refunds, oneon-one local service and community events. Pioneer Federal Credit Union is located at 3746 Teays Valley Road. For more information, call 1-(800) 339-4378 or visit www.pioneerwv.org.
Free Checking and Free Gas - Drivers race to Speedway Thursday morning to receive free gasoline from Pioneer Federal Credit Union. The new Hurricane business provided 200 people with $20 of free gasoline. Photo by Justin Waybright
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Velma’sView By Velma Kitchens The Bat - If my Mom reads this story I am in trouble but I guess she can't spank me, well maybe not. Just kidding. We lived in Maryland when I was six years old and I have written stories about that before. We lived in an apartment building on the third floor and the building only had three floors. We loved hanging our heads out the window and looking down at the traffic as it moved along on the street below. Isn't it funny how we never fell out the window? Well, anyway my Mom has always taken care and time with her hair and she has many hair products and she always has. I call her hair poofed, but it really is called volume but then again I call it “high hair”. We had an adventure one night in that third floor apartment building I will never forget. All my life I had been told that a bat will get into your hair and aim right for your head. Realize I was only six at the time and sixyear-olds can't think like adults. I could never understand why or how a bat would get into a person’s hair and live there forever. I really didn't understand how a bat could live with someone slapping it nearly to death in their hair. If a bat got into my hair it would slide right down to the end like a slicky slide as I have straight hair so I never did worry about that. Well, we had a bat come into our apartment one night (as all bats come out at night) and Mom was the first one to spot the bat. She yelled for my Dad - as he, as well as us children - were sound asleep. He woke up and asked her what was wrong and she said as she was under the sheet, that a bat was in the apartment and was trying to get into her hair. It was night and I doubt the bat could not sense there was no “high hair” at night and all the volume was gone as well as the poof. My Dad said she was crazy and to go back to sleep. Well that was not happening. No sooner had he got the words out, the bat came diving at his head and now he was under the sheet with Mom. I thought it was funny as my head was tightly wound with the covers, no matter about the rest of my body, but boy was my hair covered. My sisters also had their head covered as we remembered what Mom had always told us about bats. As I recall the bat was taken care of and we were all at rest and peace once again. I never did hear about rabies until I was older, but did I ever hear that bats get into your hair.
Tomblin Announces Toyota Expansion WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – On Friday, August 30 Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, joined by Steve Roberts, President of the WestVirginia Chamber of Commerce, and Doug Shields, General Manager of Toyota Motor Manufacturing of West Virginia (TMMWV), announced the company is investing $90 million in its Buffalo,W.Va. plant and creating about 80 jobs. Gov. Tomblin issued the following statement regarding the announcement he made during a special visit to the Chamber's 77th Annual Meeting and Business Summit held at The Greenbrier. "This announcement is a true example of what I spoke about Wednesday-West Virginia's great story of investment and opportunity for our people and you-our businesses. In just two years' time, TMMWV team members will increase production from half-a-million transmissions to 740,000 transmissions each year. It's a huge undertaking, but I know they will rise to the challenge," Gov. Tomblin said. "TMMWV team members' hard work, the quality product they produce, and our state's commitment to creating a business climate that encourages the private sector to create jobs, led to this
latest job growth and investment decision. I'm thankful for Toyota's continued faith in our work force." "Once again, Toyota is proving to be one ofWestVirginia's biggest boosters and economic success stories, and I never miss a chance to brag on the fantastic team members who make up its Buffalo plant," said Senator Jay Rockefeller, who in May hosted Toyota Honorary Chairman Dr. Shoichiro Toyoda and Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America CEO Jim Lentz at a dinner in Rockefeller's home in Charleston, and pressed both to add jobs at Buffalo. "When I first visited with Toyota officials more than 30 years ago, I promised their investment in West Virginia would be met with the hardest and most dedicated workforce. Today's announcement validates that promise, and I thank Toyota for their ongoing support of our state." This investment makes the eighth expansion of the Putnam County facility since it opened back in 1996. TMMWV will increase 6-speed automatic transmission assembly and machining by 20,000 per month by early 2015. Currently 1,300 people are employed at the Buffalo plant.
ented staff in place, and we look forward to working with them and being involved in the community.” Chris Stadelman will serve as publisher of the Putnam Standard and the Cabell Standard. He spent 10 years at the Charleston Daily Mail, serving as business editor, city editor and managing editor between 1994 and 2004. “Kelly and I are passionate about newspapers, community journalism in particular,” Chris Stadelman said. “While we will never shy away from covering important and controversial stories, we understand that what people want is an accurate reflection of their community. We will spend most of our time covering people where they live – their schools, athletic fields, churches and similar gathering places.” Unger acquired the newspapers from the late Dan Butcher in 2009. Prior to Butcher’s ownership, they were known as the Putnam Democrat and Cabell Record.
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“We appreciate the history of both publications and look forward to embracing that while also making changes where appropriate,” Kelly Stadelman said. “We will maintain and enhance our already active websites, www.thepand utnamstandard.com www.thecabellstandard.com, and plan to add social media to the way we communicate with readers.” Both Chris and Kelly encourage feedback and ideas from readers. They can be reached at the office,
304-743-6731, or by e-mail at Kelly@theputnamstandard.com or Chris@theputnamstandard.com. In addition to the Standard newspapers, the couple also operates Stadelman Consulting, a research and public affairs company that works throughout West Virginia and surrounding states. They will continue consulting work, including joint projects with The Manahan Group, owned by their longtime friend George Manahan.
BP: Making Wishes Come True By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
HURRICANE - The staff at BP is making a difference, or rather a wish. Starting Monday Aug. 26, the crew began a mission to change the lives of children. Into the second week of its campaign, Hurricane's BP is making its mark of love and impact on the Make-A-Wish Foundation. During the first day, Store Manager Daphne Adkins was in good spirits. "This is a great cause for kids, and we can help grant their last wishes," she said. "Being a part of something like this is priceless - it makes my job so worth it to know we're helping to bring a smile to a kid's face." CSA Franki Bryant is excited. Before she put out signs for the store's campaign, she recruited donations from customers. "I love it," Bryant said. "Everything counts - if every customer, who walks in the door donated $1, we could collect at least $300 a day." The local mother of two views this mission as a desire all should have. "It's extremely important, especially if everybody would give - they [Make-A-Wish] wouldn't even have to ask," Bryant said. BP is located at 3890 Teays Valley Road in Hurricane. Make donations between operating hours of 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Friday
Making wishes come true - BP staff members Daphne Adkins and Franki Bryant stand beside a prize the winner of their Make-A-Wish Campaign will receive. Raffle tickets are available for purchase now through Saturday Sept. 7. All proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Photo by Justin Waybright and 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. The campaign ends Sept. 7. A donation starts at $1 and buys one raffle ticket. People can purchase seven tickets for $5, 15 tickets for $10 and 35 tickets for $20.
The winner will be drawn Monday Sept. 9 at noon and will receive a plethora of WVU Mountaineer items. All proceeds from the campaign will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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ion of September 11th, 2001 brings back long ago; to others like only yesterday. day – a memory that no one will forget.
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The thousands of lives lost, the families changed forever, the nation enveloped in fear and grief. The incredible acts of courage, the daring rescue missions, the stronger nation that emerged united in the fight against terrorism. Let us remember it all, the tragedies and the triumphs, and let us be grateful for those who were there to help. May the American spirit forever soar!
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D. JANE BLAHA D. Jane Blaha, 85, of Dunbar, formerly of St. Albans and Morris County, N.J., passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, after a long illness. Memorial services were held Sunday, Aug. 25, at Round Valley United Methodist Church, Lebanon, N.J. Burial was held Monday, Aug. 26, at Greenwood Cemetery, Brielle, N.J. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, was in charge of local arrangements.
DOROTHY "DOT" BOWLES Dorothy "Dot" Bowles, 83, of St. Albans, passed away August 22, 2013, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Born December 6, 1929, in West Newton, Pa., she was the daughter of Frank and Pearl Tryall, both of whom preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Maurice Bowles. Dorothy is survived by her son, David Bowles; granddaughters, Jesse and Summer Bowles; and sister-in-law, Betty Hinzman. A celebration of Dorothy's life was held Tuesday, August 27, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans with H.R. Whittington presiding as celebrant. The family requests donations are made to the Kanawha Charleston Humane Society, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.
PHILLIP CAMERON BOWYER Phillip Cameron Bowyer, 84, of St. Albans, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, August 23, 2013, at home, with his loving wife by his side. He was the best example of a Christian husband, father, brother, son and
friend. He was born November 20, 1928, in Detroit, Mich., during the Great Depression, to the late Frances Cameron Bowyer and Ursla Withrow Bowyer. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James A. Bowyer. Phil loved serving God and was active at Highlawn Baptist for over 50 years. He served on the board of deacons and board of trustees and was honored with the award of Usher Emeritus on April 15, 2012, for the many years he ushered. He also worked for many years with church camps, Bible school or wherever needed throughout the church. He graduated from Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro, W.Va., where he played varsity football and basketball. Phil was employed by Union Carbide, Institute, with 38 years of service; he was a sheet metal supervisor. Phil was proud to have served in the U.S. Navy, with five years active duty during the Korean War and 23 years in Naval Reserves and Seabees. He was a member of St. Albans VFW Post 6418, St. Albans American Legion Post 73 and served as a rifleman at military funerals for many years. Surviving are his loving wife of 60 years, Dorothy; son, Paul Cameron Bowyer (Diane) of Lacey, Wash.; daughters, Brenda (Jeff ) Hughes of Dunbar and Martha Bowyer of St. Albans; sisters, Theresa Bowen of Dayton, Ohio, and Edythe Silman (Jim) of Leitchfield, Ky.; stepsister, Virginia Workman Rose of Oceanside, Calif.; foster brother, Roy McCoy (Helen) of Florida; foster sisters, Audrey Shifflett Dudley and Ruth Mary Workman Simmons of Marlinton; five grandchildren, JP (Laura) Hughes of Apex, N.C., Sarah Hughes of High Point, N.C., Russ Bowyer of Lacey, Wash., Alyse (Joe) Spears of Olympia, Wash., and Rebecca Bowyer of Lacey, Wash.; and two great-grandchildren, Alayna Spears and Jackson Hughes. The family wants to thank Golden Living Riverside and Gentiva Home Health Care for the wonderful care they gave him. A celebration of Phil's life was held Wednesday, August 28, at Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, with the Rev. Mark Stauffer officiating. Burial with military graveside rites was at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Donations may be made to Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Ave., St. Albans, WV 25177. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.curryfuneralhome.org.
DONALD EUGENE CHANEY SR. Donald Eugene Chaney Sr., 81, of Hurricane, passed away on August 21, 2013, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, W.Va.
Donald was a son of the late Homer and Thelma Chapman Chaney on October 21, 1931, in Hurricane. He was retired from Sunoco Fiber, Culloden as a machine operator with 29 years of service and a member of Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church, Hurricane, where he served as a Cub Scout leader. He also served 4 years on the Hurricane City Council. His life's pleasures during his earthly journey were God, his family, church, gospel music, and growing roses, gardening and steam trains. Donald is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years Tina; son, Donald E. Chaney Jr. of Fairfax, Va.; brother, Billy Lee Chaney of Strongsville, Ohio; and sister, Jean Lawson of Hurricane; two grandchildren, Meghan and Shannon of Blacksburg, Va. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 24, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Pastor Claude Spurlock officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. Chapman Funeral Home was honored to handle Mr. Chaney's arrangements.
HARRY T. DAVIS Harry T. Davis, 74, of St. Albans, passed away August 20, 2013, at his home. He was retired from the West Virginia Air Guard and the State of WV, Unemployment Compensation Division. Harry is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Barbara; his sister, Marion Barna, of Lexington, Ky.; and special friends, Scott, Jim and Donald. In honoring Harry's wishes, he was cremated. Barbara would like to express her sincere thanks to Hospice. Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.
MAXINE BOWEN-ENGLAND Maxine Bowen-England, 88, of Elkview, departed this life on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, with the promise of a glorious resurrection. She was the oldest surviving founding member of Sand Run Gospel Tabernacle. She was an inspiration to her family as well as her church family. Those who knew her were astounded by her remarkable memory of phone numbers, birth dates and names. Maxine's many hobbies included sewing, cooking and collecting miniature sewing machines and thimbles. She had an extensive shoe, purse and jewelry collection. She will be remembered most as a loving mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother and greatgrandmother. Maxine was the daughter of the
Tuesday,September 3,2013 – Page 11 late Ransom Sylvester "Shorty" and Violet Ola "Mog" Stricklen Blackwell. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Delmas Bowen and Junior Ray England; son, Danny Bowen; brothers, Jack and Jim Blackwell; sisters, Madeline Grace Douglas and Sue Nida. Survivors include her son, Jack Bowen of Old Town, Fla.; daughter, Jill Vigliotti (Dominic) of Elkview; step-daughters, Linda Raines of Elkview, Karen Boyd of Rand and Sandy Cobb of St. Albans; daughter-in-law, Joyce Bowen of Teays Valley; brother, Ben Blackwell of Pinch; sister, Pat Woodrum of Winfield; grandchildren, Eric Bowen (Jackie) of Scott Depot, Michael Bowen (Christy) of Charleston and Brittany Carroll of Elkview; great-grandchildren, William, Patrick, and Molly Bowen, John Daniel and Eva Grace Carroll and Bella Beth McLaughlin; step-granddaughter, Mindy Ferrell; special neighbor, April Strickland; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the Hubbard Hospice House for their excellent care. Maxine's funeral service was held Sunday, August 25, at Sand Run Gospel Tabernacle at Youngs Bottom with Reverend Frank Allen officiating. Burial was at Stricklen Cemetery in Blue Creek. Condolences may be expressed online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
PAULINE CARDER ESHENAUR Pauline Carder Eshenaur, 69, of Winfield, has gone to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family, at Hubbard Hospice House on August 20, 2013. Pauline was the daughter of Howard and Hazel Carder and a 1963 graduate of Point Pleasant High School. She was a member of Red House United Brethren Independent Church, a cosmetologist, former owner and operator of West Virginia Birds of Dunbar and former Winfield council member. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Charles William Eshenaur; four children; and 10 grandchildren, Matthew Eshenaur and his wife, Bobbie, Annette Eshenaur Jividen (Andrew, wife, Amy Jividen, and Aaron); Steve Eshenaur and his wife, Lori (Victor, Miciah, Kia, Ty, Eva, Claire); Phillip Eshenaur and his wife, Amber (Kate and Walt). Services were held Friday, Au-
gust 23, at Red House United Brethren Independent Church. Eulogy was given by Pastor Gregory L. Blake. Graveside services were held August 24 at Kirkland Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Point Pleasant. Memorial donations may be made to Red House United Brethren Independent Church, 1 Warner Lane, Red House, WV 25168 or Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
OPAL IRENE ESTEP Opal Irene Estep, 88, born July 5, 1925, in Poca to the late John and Minerva Goodwin, died Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. She was a homemaker and enjoyed babysitting for many families throughout the Kanawha valley for over 30 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Estep. Surviving are her son, John Estep and his wife, Suzanne, of Hilliard, Ohio; daughter, Joyce Johnson of Kanawha City; sisters, Charlotte Jividen and her husband, Thurmond, of Aurora, Colo.; grandchildren, Robb Johnson, Cindy Hunt, Becky White, Chad Johnson, Blake Estep and Greyson Estep; and great-grandchildren, Gracie, Coleman, Lexi, Cameron, Kaila, Carly, Anna, Tanner and Garrett. Services were held Thursday, August 22 at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs of Hubbard Hospice House and Sweetbrier of Dunbar for the wonderful and compassionate care that was given to Opal during her illness. The family asks that donations are made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.
BETTY FERRELL Betty Ferrell, 80, of Scott Depot, passed away August 19, 2013, at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital. She graduated from Marshall University with a degree in education. Betty was a lifelong resident of Putnam County and was a retired school teacher for Putnam County Schools. She taught
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ERNEST MARVIN "GRUMPY" HAYES JR. Ernest Marvin "Grumpy" Hayes Jr., 53, of Hurricane, passed away Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013, at his home. Service was held Friday, Aug. 23, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
ELEANOR GRIMSHAW HEYWOOD Eleanor Grimshaw Heywood, 74, of Hurricane, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013, at her home. Born July 20, 1939, in Cedar City, Utah, she was preceded in death by her parents, George W. and Leona Armstrong Grimshaw. Surviving are her husband, Elijah Reed Heywood; son, David Reed Heywood and his wife, Jennifer Marie Heywood; son, Samuel Greg Heywood and his wife, Shari Pyne Heywood; daughter, Jennifer Heywood; grandchildren, Christina Marie Heywood, Gabrielle Kathleen Heywood, David Reed Heywood Jr., George Theon Heywood, Jeffrey Gordon Heywood, Austin Reed Heywood, Alexandra Heywood Wright and her husband, Cameron Wright, and Samuel Ernest Heywood; as well as her brother, Theon Thorley and his wife, JoAnn. Eleanor enjoyed a happy childhood in Cedar City, Utah. She graduated from Cedar High School in 1957 and attended the College of Southern Utah for one year. Her family later moved to Brigham City, Utah, where she worked for Thiokol Chemical and attended Utah State University. Eleanor married her sweetheart on June 29, 1962, and was blessed with three devoted children and a multitude of "adopted kids," including Oscar and Raye Lynn Lopez and Nelso and Nancy Villamizar. In 1991 Reed and Eleanor moved to Charleston. Eleanor dearly loved the hills of West Virginia, as well as her beautiful southern Utah home. Besides raising and loving her family, the greatest joy in Eleanor's life came from serving others. She was an active member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, where she served in many capacities throughout the years, including stake and ward Relief Society president, Young Women's president and Primary president. She was an inspirational Seminary and Institute teacher for seven years. From 2002 to 2005, she and her devoted companion were called to preside over 485 young missionaries in the San Jose, Calif., mission of the Church. Her strong faith, compassion and insightful teachings continue to bless the lives of her beloved missionary sons and daughters. Eleanor loved literature, history, music and dance. In her youth she enjoyed accompanying her brother, Theon, and many others on the piano. She taught piano lessons for years and loved to arrange and compose songs for special family events. She found great joy in gardening, sewing, reading and traveling as well. She was an inspired, creative gift giver and skilled homemaker. She faithfully preserved and recorded the important events of hers and her family's lives. Eleanor loved life with a joy that uplifted everyone who knew her. Even in the face of great difficulty, she was always gracious, thoughtful, outward-looking and unfailingly appreciative. She took pleasure in the simple beauty of a bird song as well as the great wonders of the world. In this life, Eleanor Heywood was a loyal, loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. The memory of her optimism, humility, kindness, sweetness and love for us will be carried in our hearts until we are reunited with her again. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 24, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teays Valley Ward, Hurricane, with Bishop Clifton Dedrickson presiding. You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share condolences. Additional services will be held later in Salt Lake City, Utah. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, was in charge of local arrangements. The family would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses, health care workers and technicians and church members who made her life more comfortable. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the General Missionary Fund, in care of the Teays Valley Ward.
DOROTHY MAE KING Dorothy Mae King, 86, of South Charleston, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Red Oak Christian Community Church of Nitro. She had been a South Charleston resident for almost 40 years. Surviving are her sons, Charles William King of South Charleston and Robert Monroe King of Savannah, Ga.; daughter, Doris Mae King of Charleston; sisters,
Obituaries Loretta Burdette and Nelda Keathley of Cross Lanes, Lavlet Adkins of Buffalo, Zelma Adkins of Bob White and Rosie Lett of Culloden; brothers, Roy Jarrell of Cross Lanes and Ralph Ray Jarrell, Jr. of Bim. Also surviving are five grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, August 26, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with the Rev. Victor Keathley and Bill King officiating. Burial was in Graceland Memorial Park.
RUBY MAXINE LAAKE Ruby Maxine Laake, 82, of Scott Depot, passed away Aug. 17, 2013, at home. Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, was in charge of arrangements.
WILLARD BROOKS LEGG Willard Brooks Legg, 83, of Dunbar, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013, of cancer. He was born at Whipple on April 23, 1930. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Legg; his parents, Otis Brooks and Clara Grace Legg of Oak Hill; and by his sister, Erma Ione Kirby of Virginia Beach, Va. He is survived by his brother, Kenneth Legg of Charleston; daughters, Kathy Hedrick and husband, Steve, of Hurricane, Linda Legg of Dunbar and Debra Wood and husband, Keith, of Hurricane; and sons, Steve Legg of St. Petersburg, Fla., and William Legg and wife, Dee, of Dunbar. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. He studied at Oak Hill schools, graduated from West Virginia Institute of Technology with a degree in business management and was a teacher in West Virginia for five years. He was a Korean War veteran with the U.S. Air Force and retired from employment with the West Virginia Division of Employment Security. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 24 at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with the Rev. Vincent Russo officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park. The family suggests donations are made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.
HENRY MILLER JR. Henry Miller Jr. of North Ridgeville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2013, after a brief illness. Henry was born October 11, 1934, in Decota, W.Va., to Henry Miller Sr. and Laura E. Coleman Miller, who preceded him in death. He was a 1953 graduate of East Bank High School and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a former police officer in Chesapeake, W.Va., later employed by Carbon Fuel Coal Company in Cabin Creek and American Tank & Fabricating Company of Cleveland, Ohio.
The Putnam Standard Henry is survived by his beloved wife, Cynthia Howell Miller. He was a cherished father to Henry A. "Tony" Miller and wife, Joyce, of Medina, Ohio, and Tracy Gast and husband, Jesse, of Grafton, Ohio; caring grandfather to Lyle and Roy Gast, Sarah DeBlasis and Clarissa Smith, Jeremy and Kyle Smith, and great-granddaughter, Alexandria Gast; dear brother to Patricia Lavender and husband, David, of Hurricane; and proud uncle to Dr. Chad D. Lavender. He will also be greatly missed by his extended family, the Howells, originally of Ohley, W.Va. A memorial service was held Friday, August 23, at Clearview Church, Columbia Station, OH of which he was a member. Pastor Jim Hurst officiated. The family requests contributions are made in memory of Henry to Clearview Church.
TOBY SAUNDERS Mrs. Toby Saunders, 73, of Poca, went home to be with the Lord, August 22, 2013, at home. Toby was a member of Nitro Church of the Nazarene for 61 years, where she was famous for her apple butter. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Melton, Linda Smith, Shirley Shearer and Bonnie Runions. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Tom; son, Raymond and his wife, Bobbi Jo; brother, Robert "Bub" Ord; five grandchildren, Amber, Bailee, Logan, Casey and Brandon; and two greatgrandchildren, Kobe and Canaan; and a host of nieces and nephews. A tribute to the life of Toby was held Sunday, August 25, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Clark officiating. Burial was in Ortin Heights Cemetery, Nitro. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. GatensHarding Funeral Home, Poca assisted the Saunders family.
DEBORAH ANN WILLIAMS SHAMBLIN Deborah Ann Williams Shamblin, 59, of Winfield, passed peacefully on August 6, 2013, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by her husband, mother and brother. Debbie was born the daughter of Fred Williams (deceased) and Violet Green Williams. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1972 and attended Marshall University and the University of Texas, Galveston, to pursue her dreams of becoming an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist. After her graduation from college in 1976, she dedicated her life to serving others as an occupational therapist in various settings in West Virginia and North Carolina, and worked at the Holzer Clinic in South Charleston since 1998. She also served as the president of the West Virginia Occupational Therapy Association
over a number of years. Debbie loved people and traveling and sharing her love of dogs, travel and adventure with her husband, Steve, who introduced her to the wonders of snorkeling, diving, swimming with manatees and other adventures in various exotic locations in Florida and Hawaii. She and Steve also enjoyed hosting several foreign exchange students over the years and she formed lasting bonds and special relationships with her "adopted children" and several other people she encountered in life. Debbie is survived by her loving husband, Stephen W. Shamblin; mother, Violet G. Williams; brother, Robert F. Williams; special aunt, Mary Calhoun; uncles, Bill Williams (Sonia) and Glen Williams (Marsha); and numerous cousins. A memorial service and celebration of Debbie's life was held Saturday, August 24, at Charleston's First Presbyterian Church. The family would request that donations are made in Debbie's name to their favorite charities, including, but not limited to the American Cancer Society, the Food Pantry in care of First Presbyterian Church or the Kanawha/Charleston Humane Association. You may also send condolences to the family by visiting an online guestbook at www.wilsonfuneralandcremation.com.
LORETTA JANE SISSON Loretta Jane Sisson, 60, of Leon, passed away Aug. 20, 2013, at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. Graveside services were held Saturday, Aug. 24, at Foster Chapel Cemetery. Casto Funeral Home, Evans, was in charge of arrangements.
DAVID C. SNODGRASS David C. Snodgrass, 42, of St. Albans, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013, at the home of his cousin, Eddie Snodgrass, in Charleston. He was a 1990 graduate of St. Albans High School and an iron worker with Local 301. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Lee Snodgrass. David is survived by his mother, Edna Snodgrass of Tornado; sons, Daniel C. Snodgrass of Cross Lanes and Leland W. Snodgrass of St. Albans; fiancĂŠe, Billi Dawn West of St. Albans; brothers, Richard A. Snodgrass of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Mark W. Snodgrass of Tornado; and sister, Tawyna (Greg) Gaynor of Cross Lanes. A service to honor the life of David Snodgrass was held Friday, August 23, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston. Memories of David may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, was in charge of arrangements.
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HAFB welcomes former NFL Star Troy Brown to Board The Huntington Area Food Bank welcomes former New England Patriot and Marshall Football player Troy Brown to the Board of Directors. “I came from humble beginnings and understand what the food bank means to this community,” Brown said. “I look forward to helping hungry children and families get the food they need.” Brown will be the first honorary board member in the HAFB’s 30-year history. “We are thrilled to add Troy as a member of our board,” said Debra JohnsonTourigny, board president. “He brings with him an excellent reputation for community service and isn’t afraid to work hard.” The Board of Directors currently has 15 members and three emeritus members.
HAFB will celebrate 30 years of serving the community Thursday, September 19th with an open house. September is also “Hunger Action Month” and several events are planned throughout the month. To learn more go to hafb.org. Troy Brown spent his entire 15-year career with the New England Patriots, demonstrating tremendous loyalty to his team. He played in five Super Bowls with the Patriots and won three. Troy was a standout player at Marshall University and helped secure a national championship victory for his alma mater in 1992. Troy currently resides in Huntington, West Virginia with his sons. He has worked with numerous charities and was appointed to the Huntington Area Food Bank’s Board of Directors in August 2013.
Poca's defense stepped up and united to stop Nitro's running game in its tracks. The Dots' offense also redeemed itself. The Stewart brothers played hard. Kenny Stewart put two TDs on the board for the Dots and Justin Stewart, in his first career game as quarterback, racked up 205 yards on 20 carries and threw for 48 yards Poca fought with valor, putting 22 points on the board--all in the second half. By all accounts, the Dots won the last two quarters of the ballgame. Although the night ended with a 41-22 Nitro win, the real victors walked away in red and grey jerseys: the ones who never gave up; who fought with all they had until the final whistle blew. Poca Coach Bob Lemley has led players and teams through thousands of games during his life. Friday's game was not about what the scoreboard stated but what the heart of his boys stated. When most would have given up, they continued with all they had, he said. "I'm proud of our guys for coming back," Lemley said. "I'm proud that they didn't quit." Hurricane's matchup with Huntington ended in a similar fashion with a Highlander win of 23 to 8. Huntington's defense
With everything they had - Hurricane's Henry Sorsaia reaches for a touchdown pass during the Redskins' matchup with Huntingon Friday night. Photo by Jack Rose of One-Eyed Jack Photography formed a brick wall, that Hurricane could not seem to break through. However, the Redskins built their own wall, only allowing three touch downs. The low-scoring game proved to be a battle of defense over offense
for both sides. Any good high school football coach will chose heart over talent in football players. If the Poca and Hurricane games were judged by heart, then the Redskins and Dots walked away as champions.