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Putnam PSD earns national recognition for Best Tasting Water By Jack Bailey For The Putnam Standard
SCOTT DEPOT – The Putnam Public Service District has been recognized for having some of the best tasting tap water in the country at a recent national competition in Washington, D.C. The Putnam PSD finished in the top five at the 2012 National Rural Water Association RuralWater Rally & Great American Water Taste Test earlier this month in Washington, D.C. More than 30 different groups from across the nation participated in the water tasting event. “These were some of the best of the best in the country,” said Putnam PSD General Manager Mike McNulty, who traveled toWashington for the event. The Putnam PSD won the West Virginia state competition last fall elevating it to participate in the national water tasting event. McNulty said that it was the first time in recent memory that the Putnam PSD participated. “Safe, clean, and affordable SEE WATER ON PAGE 3
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Simulator encourages students to not Drink and Drive By Jack Bailey For The Putnam Standard
WINFIELD – The statistics are sobering. Every day in the United States three teenagers die in accidents related to driving drunk. One in every 12 11th graders reports that they have driven drunk before. In 2008, 25 percent of drivers ages 15 to 20 who died in motor vehicle crashes had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or higher. In order to prevent teenagers in Putnam County from becoming part of those statistics, last week a DUI simulator was brought to Buffalo High School and Winfield High School. Sponsored by State Farm Insurance, the Governor's Highway Safety Program, and the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration, the simulator allows teenagers to experience what impaired driving is like. Prior to climbing into the simulator, students would watch a 10minute video detailing the choices an Oregon high school student made who attended a party, drank too much, and then was killed in a
A DUI simulator paid a visit to Buffalo High School and Winfield High School last week to give students a firsthand look at how dangerous drinking and driving can be. (From left) Winfield State Farm agent Tom Midkiff and Keith Wagner of the state Alcohol Beverage Control Administration both spoke to students in conjunction with the simulator's visit encouraging them to make good choices and not drink and drive. Photo by Jack Bailey car wreck driving home after the party.
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New children's consignment shop to open Friday in Hurricane By Jack Bailey For The Putnam Standard
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HURRICANE – Tiny Treasures, a new children's consignment shop in Hurricane, will have its grand opening this Friday, Feb. 24. The new consignment shop is the brainchild of two Hurricane friends, Traci Conley and Tracy Booda. Between them, they have five daughters under the age of 7, so cleaning out their own closets alone provided a good boost of initial inventory. “There is a real need in this area for a consignment store
(From left) Tracy Booda and Traci Conley have started a new children's consignment shop in Hurricane on U.S. Route 60. The store, Tiny Treasures Children's Consignment Shop, will have its grand opening this Friday, Feb. 24. The store will be open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Photo by Jack Bailey
that specializes in items for children,” Conley said. “There is nothing like this in Hurricane. We think this will fill a real niche in the area.” Tiny Treasures will feature children's clothes for both girls and boys in all sizes, in addition to children's toys and other items for children such as car seats. “Anything related to kids,” Conley said. In addition, the store will also offer custom made clothes courtesy of Booda, who is an SEE CONSIGNMENT ON PAGE 3
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Page 2 –Tuesday,February 21,2012 Special Singing at Cross Creek Community Church Jimmie McKnight will be singing and preaching at Cross Creek Community Church, 1503 Cross Creek Road, Buffalo, WV on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at the 11:00 a.m. morning worship service. Pastor Larry Mobley and congregation invite everyone to attend.
Putnam County Schools Developmental Screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, March 2, 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.
Kanawha Valley Coin Club announces Annual Coin Show The Kanawha Valley Coin Club would like to announce their annual Coin Show to be held March 3rd & 4th at the Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV. The show will be held between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday. There is no admission fee. Dealers from WV, OH, and KY will be in attendance to buy, sell, and trade coins, jewelry and coal mine scrip. The Kanawha Valley Coin Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at the South Charleston Library. The meetings start at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend these meetings. For more information about the upcoming Coin Show or about club meetings, you can call 304-562-6917 or 304-727-4062. Visit the club’s website at www.kvcoinclub.com.
Pre-K Information Fair at HHS Library There will be a Pre-K Information Fair from 5- 7 p.m. on February 27 at the Hurricane High School Library. For more information call Rebecca Meadows at 304-586-0500.
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Arts Day at the Capitol February 27th is the date for the 2012 Arts Day at the State Capitol in Charleston. For more information visit www.wvculture.org/arts.
ASEP Coaching Classes to be held in March ASEP coaching class will be held March 11-13 at South Charleston High School for those interested in coaching a secondary school sport. Register at www.wvssac.org.
Divorce Care Support Group Scheduled Teays Valley Church of God will be offering Divorce Care beginning February 29th at 6; 30 p.m. This 13-week Divorce Care support group will be led by Teresa Gillmor. There is an $18.00 cost for participants’ workbooks, but the meetings are free. A free optional dinner precedes each meeting at 6 pm and free childcare is available Call 304-757-9222 to register or for more information. Teays Valley Church of God is located at 4430 Teays Valley Rd, just east of exit 40 off I-=64.
Eban Goodstein to speak at University of Charleston The University of Charleston will host Eban Goodstein, director of the Bard Center for Environmental Policy, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the auditorium of Riggleman Hall. He will discuss “Climate Change and Power Solutions.” Goodstein is the second speaker in a five-part series titled, “Energy: Who’s Got the Power?” The event is free and open to the public. For complete information, please call 304 357 4716 or visit www.ucwv.edu/speakerseries.
Girls Just Want To Have Fun Event Please join us for a free fun filled day for girls and women of all ages! We will have music and dancing, giveaways, jewelry, makeup, snacks and desserts for tasting, products to purchase, lots of activities and a supervised play area
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for the little ones! There will be a fashion show, massages, mini makeovers and face painting, Zumba with Tauletha, nail painting, hair demonstrations and more! Please visit and “like” our Facebook page for a list of vendors and updated information! When: March 3, 2012 from 10am – 1pm Where: Valley Park Community Center Contact Melissa Bias 304-5418914 or Karen Haynes 304-7577584 for more information.
16th Annual Basketball Blast Tournament Hurricane, WV Males 12 and up - Five on Five Must Pre-Register, 304-4373513 - info@tlbcollege.com.
South Charleston Public Library to hold Monthly Meeting The South Charleston Public Library Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. The agenda is available at the library. The public is welcome to attend.
Putnam Chamber NOW (Network of Women) Sponsors 4th Annual Blood Drive Putnam Chamber NOW (Network of Women) is holding their 4th Annual Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, February 24th from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the City of Hurricane Municipal Building, 3255 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane. Along with this Blood Drive, Putnam Chamber NOW will also be collecting donations of canned goods for local food pantries. “Every 2 seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion, and to meet U.S. total demand for blood and blood products, more than 38,000 donors are needed daily”, reports Retha Meek, Donor Marketing Specialist for American Red Cross, Greater Alleghenies Region. Eighty percent of the blood donations given to the Red Cross are collected at mobile blood drives set up at community organizations, companies, schools, colleges, places of worship or military installations. Photo ID, or two other forms of ID, must be presented. If you’re unable to donate blood, you can be a time donor (volunteer at the blood drive) or a canned good donor (stop by the blood drive with a canned good contribution for the local food pantries). Register to be a donor at www.redcrossblood.org or call the Chamber office at 304.757.6510.
Beginning Digital Photography Class Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission is hosting a
photography class instructed by Laura Moul starting Tuesday, Feb. 28. 2012 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Class will be held in the Commons of Putnam County by the Wave Pool. For more information or to register please contact Laura at 743-8281 or call the park office at 304-562-0518 ext. 10. You may also register on her link at www.moulphotography.com.
Now Hiring - Wave Pool & Putnam County Pool Putnam County Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for the Waves of Fun Water Park in Teays Valley & the Putnam County Pool in Eleanor. Applicants must be at least 16 yrs. of age. Individuals 25 and older are encouraged to apply. Positions include: Asst. Manager, cashiers, concessionaires, lifeguards and general pool staff. If interested please contact the Putnam County Parks and Recreation Office in Hurricane at 5620518 ext. 11 or 10 for more information or you may go on our website at www.putnamcountyparks.com and print off the application and bring or mail it to #1 Valley Park Dr. Hurricane, WV 25526.
St. Francis School Open Enrollment St. Francis School, 525 Holley Street, St. Albans is accepting registrations for the 2012-2013 school year for grades preschool through fifth. St. Francis offers a high-quality academic program in a safe, Christian environment. Three-year old and four-year old preschool programs are licensed by DHHR and focus on socialization, language development, and fine and gross motor skills. Students in grades K-5 receive instruction in the core subjects as well as computer, music, art, physical education, Spanish, and character education. Extra curriculum programs include basketball, theater arts, choir, chess and 4th and 5th grade band. St. Francis offers before and after school care programs for children in all grades. Registration forms may be obtained on the school website www.sfswv.com, or by calling the school office at (304) 727-5690. Kindergarten and Preschool Roundup will be held on Tuesday, March 13 from 11:30am – 2:30pm.
Wednesday Night Beginners' Dance Lessons in Teays Valley New Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes with WV Dance, Inc. will take place on Wednesdays in 2012 at La Isla Bonita Fitness Studio at 3544 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, West Virginia, 25526. Registration and payment for classes will begin at 7:45 p.m. and instruction will take place from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. These classes are open to everyone. We
The Putnam Standard will teach footwork, steps, styling, and technique in Hustle on February 22, 29, and March 2, 2012. Cost is $10/person/lesson. These lessons are designed primarily for beginners, but those people who wish to further develop their skills or come for a refresher are also invited to come. We recommend that you wear shoes with either a suede or leather sole to the lessons. You do not need to bring a partner with you, but it would be helpful to bring one if you have one. DIRECTIONS: Isla Bonita is located at 3544 Teays Valley Rd., Hurricane, WV, next to Quantum Soccer in the Teays Valley area. It is located at the Sport City Complex across from the Hurricane City Park (aka the Pond) and behind the ACE hardware store. It is in a one-story, metal warehouse looking structure. This location is about 2 minutes away from the Hurricane Wave Pool Park. Directions to Isla Bonita (when coming from Charleston): Take Interstate 64 west to Exit 39. The location is 5 miles west of Exit 39 on Teays Valley Road. WV Dance, Inc. - www.wvdance.net, info@wvdance.net, 304-984-1939.
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 304549-3266 or debarm@suddenlink.net.
Hometown Senior Center offers Activities The Hometown Senior Center, 100 1st Ave., Hometown, has several new announcements to share. The Center is looking for quilters, singers for the senior choir and volunteers for various help. The Center is also offering a free scrapbooking class at 10 a.m. every Monday and Thursday. A number of other activities are also available. Transportation is available for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. The service can also include stops at the grocery store, post office or pharmacy after lunch. For more information, call the Center at 304-586-2745.
Quilters Needed Needed: Quilters at Hometown Senior Center. Questions, call 304586-2745.
Attention Parents and Guardians Are you thinking of going back to work or school but feel that you are unable to do so (due to the high costs of child care)? If you live in Kanawha, Roane, Jackson or Clay counties and are
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Putnam County Library Hours The Putnam County Library, located on Rt. 34 in TeaysValley (Beside Putnam Village) is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. -5 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Transportation available to Seniors Transportation is available to join others for lunch Monday – Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Hometown Senior Center, located at 100 1st Ave., in Hometown. On the way home, stops can also be made at grocery store, post office, or pharmacy. Call 304-586-2745 for more information.
WVSU Extension Service hosting workshop on blackberry production INSTITUTE, WV – West Virginia State University Extension Service is hosting a workshop on backyard blackberry production at the Putnam County Valley Park Community Center on Saturday, February 25, from 9-11 a.m. “We want participants to learn how easy it is to grow their own berries,” says Scott Byars, Program Leader for Agriculture & Natural Resources, “and maybe consider growing and selling the berries within their community.” The workshop follows a series of successful small fruit production sessions that have been held throughout the region since January. Staff members have also ventured into southern West Virginia to offer similar programs in Mingo County and others. “We started offering these small fruit workshops in Milton in January and saw a tremendous response,” says Byars. “We’re glad to be able to bring the topic into the Hurricane area.” The workshop is free to attend. Registration is required by contacting the WVSU Extension Service offices at 304-204-4319 or via e-mail at extension@wvstateu.edu. The workshop is made possible by a Specialty Crop Block Grant from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture.
Election Workers Needed If you are registered to vote in Putnam County and would like to work as an election worker in the May 8, 2012, primary election, please contact the office of the Putnam County Clerk at 304586-0202, by March 30. Workers will be placed on a first come basis. Both evening and day training sessions will be available.
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WATER FROM PAGE 1 drinking water is a major issue everywhere in the world. Putnam PSD is proud to provide this critical service to the businesses and residents of Putnam County’s thriving suburban developments and majestic country roads. The fact that we provide some of the finest water in the United States to our customers is extremely gratifying,” McNulty said. Among the other groups recognized in the top five nationally were the Mt. View Edgewood Water Co. from Edgewood, Wash.; the Hebert Water Systems from Columbia, La.; the City of Puxico, Mo.; and the Three Springs Water Treatment Plant from McCaleysville,Va. McNulty said that unlike the other four finalists, the Putnam PSD draws its water from the surface of the earth rather than an underground aquifer. Surface water is more difficult to treat than groundwater and requires a more rigorous treatment process as there is enhanced risk of contaminants that could alter the taste of the finished product. “Being that we were the only surface water operation taking part in the competition says a lot for the quality,” McNulty said. Putnam PSD Superintendent ofWater Quality John Inghram added,“We have a highest regard for our customers. Our water plant operators work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to make sure that the water quality is the best. Many of our customers are our neighbors and family members and that is why we care. It’s about people caring for people.” The Putnam PSD is a community-owned-and-operated water and wastewater utility located in Scott Depot serving over 11,000 customers in Putnam County. For more information about PPSD, visit PutnamPSD.com.
CONSIGNMENT FROM PAGE 1 accomplished seamstress. Booda will be available to sew custom pageant wear for girls as well as other clothing. While the two friends were able to jump start their inventory with clothes from their own children, they are also actively seeking consignors to bring items in. Conley said that they are interested only in items for children, no adult clothes or items not designed for children. Conley said that those interested in consigning their items with Tiny Treasures should call the shop first and arrange a time to bring in their items. Tiny Treasures Children's Consignment Shop is located along U.S. Route 60 at the old pay to fish lake. The store will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily. The store will accept cash, credit and debit cards for payment. No checks. For more information, call Tiny Treasures at (304) 395-0506 or email the store at tinytreasureswv@aol.com. The store also has a Facebook page that will provide regular updates as new items come into the store.
Jeffrey Scott Holmes II of Hurricane named to Clemson University Dean's List Jeffrey Scott Holmes II of Hurricane has been named to the Dean's List at Clemson University for the fall 2011 semester. Holmes II is majoring in General Engineering. To be named to the Dean's List, a student achieved a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale. Ranked No. 25 among national public universities, Clemson University is a major, land-grant, science- and engineering-oriented research university that maintains a strong commitment to teaching and student success. Clemson is an
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inclusive, student-centered community characterized by high academic standards, a culture of collaboration, school spirit, and a competitive drive to excel.
Erin Midkiff, a junior at Winfield High School, takes a turn driving in a DUI simulator that was at the school on Friday. The simulator is designed to show teenage drivers the dangers of drinking and driving. Courtesy photo Wagner of the ABC told students at Winfield High School on Friday. Wagner told the students that if they make good decisions, they will have a bright future. If they make bad decisions, those decisions could lead to an accident, an arrest, or worse. After talking to the students about not drinking and driving, students took turns going to the simulator to climb behind the wheel. The simulator resembles an overly large video game with large screens in front and to both sides projecting a panoramic view of a road going up a mountain. The simulator controls are very much like a car's controls. The student would turn a key to start the simulation, and a steering wheel, gas pedal and brake pedal are all used just like driving an actual car. As the simulation begins, the student is driving under normal conditions, but as it progresses, a BAC counter flashes on the screen and conditions begin to change. The simulation starts at 0.02 BAC, which is considered legally drunk for drivers 16 to 18. As the BAC starts to increase, the steering and other controls become more difficult to manage simulating what happens when someone is actually drinking and driving. “It's a wonderful tool and kids really respond to it,”Wagner said.“We get very positive responses from the kids who go through.” During the simulation, the road winds its way up a mountain side with twists and curves. In addition to watching the curves and oncoming traffic, drivers in the simulator face some unexpected obstacles such as a deer laying in the road and a person running out from behind a parked tractor trailer. The simulation lasts for four minutes, unless the student crashes before then. After the simulation is over students take a quiz on their driving and alcohol consumption habits. The simulator has been visiting high schools inWestVirginia since 2010, Wagner said. Last week was its first visit to Putnam County, but Wagner added it would return next year to go to Poca and Hurricane High Schools. “The goal is to go to every high school in West Virginia,” Wagner said. State Farm Insurance Agent Tom Midkiff has an office in Winfield and was on hand last Thursday and Friday when the simulator visitedWinfield High School. Midkiff said that to him the visit had a lot of personal significance since he has a daughter at Winfield High School that recently became old enough to drive, and he knows a lot of kids at the school from his days as a youth soccer coach. “I know a lot of kids at the high school and I want to make sure that they make good decisions,” Midkiff said. “I don't ever want to be in a position to have to cancel their insurance because they made a bad decision and got a DUI.” About 70 students a day were able to go through the simulator while it made stops last week in Buffalo and Winfield. Students primarily came from driver's education classes, Wagner said.
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Putnam County Schools Menu – February 2012 PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS – CHILD NUTRITION BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
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Officials: Poca Middle School nearing completion
Tuesday, February 21: French toast Sticks LUNCH: SCHOOL MADE PEPPERONI ROLL. Tossed Salad, Corn on the Cob, Warm Sliced Apples, Milk Wednesday, February 22: Oatmeal, Cinnamon Toast LUNCH: BEEF STEW, Mandarin Oranges, Sherbet Cup, Wheat Biscuit, Milk Thursday, February 23: Breakfast Bites LUNCH: CHICKEN/ CHEESE/SALSA QUESIDILLA, Refried Beans, Orange Wedges, Animal Cookies, Milk Friday, February 24: COOKS CHOICE MENU Monday, February 27: Waffle Sticks LUNCH: BREADED CHICKEN STRIPS, Macaroni & Cheese, Fruit Cocktail, Corn Muffin, Milk Tuesday, February 28: Blueberry Muffin, Yogurt w/Granola LUNCH: BEEFY NACHOS, Lettuce/Tomato/Cheese, Spanish rice, Sliced Pears, Milk Wednesday, February 29: Mini French toast LUNCH: HAMBURGER ON A BUN, Lettuce/Tomato/Cheese, Diced Potatoes, Peach Cobbler w/Vanilla Ice Cream, Milk Thursday, March 1: Biscuit w/Gravy LUNCH: SPAGHETTI w/MEATSAUCE, Steamed Broccoli, Pineapple Chunks, Wheat Roll, Milk Friday, March 2: Scrambled Eggs, Ham/Toast LUNCH: CHICKEN TERIYAKI NUGGETS, Potato Wedges, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Milk GET A NUTRITIOUS START TO THE DAY WITH SCHOOL BREAKFAST! DAILY BREAKFAST CHOICES ASSORTED CEREAL/JUICE/FRESH FRUIT/YOGURT/WW TOAST/MILK DAILY LUNCH CHOICES – ASSORTED FRESH FRUITS/VEGETABLES ON THE SALAD BAR MENU ITEMS ARE ALWAYS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. “THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER”.
February Birthdays!
Happy Birthday to ALL Sarah Brown - February 23 Ralph Arnett Lorena Winter Charlotte Taylor Blanch Conway Carolyn Miler
Ruby Stirewalt Greg Bostic Diana Taylor Alex Clark Danny Neal
If you - or someone you know - will be celebratrating a birthday in the coming months... Call 304-743-6731 and give us their name - OR just email the information to trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com
New construction and renovations at Poca's middle and elementary schools will replace the 90-year-old middle school building and give the 60-year-old elementary an extreme makeover. By David Payne Sr. For The Putnam Standard
The first stage of construction at Poca Middle School is nearing completion, school officials say. “We're on track for the first phase of work at Poca Middle School to be completed by mid-May or June,” said Brad Hodges, assistant superintendent of Putnam County Schools. Plans call for demolishing the original Poca Middle School building and replacing it with a new facility, which will have around 66,000 square feet of new classrooms, science labs, a computer lab, media center, library, dining room, kitchen and gymnasium with lockers. The new middle school will house 350 students from sixth through eighth grades. Board member Sam Sentelle said that in the long run, building a new middle school will be less expensive than maintaining the aging Poca Middle school struc-
ture. “Having an older school building (like Poca Middle) is a lot like having an old car. You can keep spending money repairing an old car, but it’s going to be cheaper to buy a new one.” While the middle school will have a brand-new building, the elementary school is having a complete rebuild. Only the shell of the original elementary school will remain during the wall-to-wall renovations. Six new classrooms will be built for the elementary school, Hodges said. “The elementary school will have new windows, new floor tiles, new everything,” Hodges said. Once the new Poca Middle facility is complete, it will temporarily become the new elementary school. The middle school students will remain in the old middle school building, while elementary students move into the new one while the renovations are made at the ele-
mentary school. Construction at the elementary school is expected to take a year. Once completed, the elementary students will return to the elementary school and middle school students will move into the new middle school. “Once the elementary school is finished, the elementary students will go back, the middle-school students will move into the new middle school building and the old middle school will be demolished,” Hodges said. Putnam County voters approved the $56.7 million bond in 2009 for construction at numerous schools in the county. That amount is coupled with $21.7 million in matching funds from the West Virginia School Building Authority. The bond is building four new schools – Winfield Middle, Poca Middle, Confidence Elementary and Buffalo High, as well as constructing auxiliary gyms and renovations for Winfield Elementary, Hurricane High, Poca High and Winfield High schools as well as the complete renovation of Poca Elementary School.
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The Ramps are coming Pat Oxley’s Creamy Frozen Fruit Cups
By David Payne Sr. For The Putnam Standard
Ramp season is nearly upon us. It'll be time soon to take a little drive east to the mountains and dig some ramps or maybe find some being sold alongside the road. In the frontier days, ramp season was one of the year's highlights for sure. The ramp was the first edible green plant to come up. By eating ramps, they got many of the vitamins and nutrients they lacked during the winter. It sure made them feel better and gave the ramp its reputation as a natural tonic. Eating ramps isn't just an American phenomenon, by any means. Ramps are wild leeks and anywhere outside of Appalachia, they'll call it that. It's even the national symbol of Wales. The Welsh love leeks (I'm just going to call them ramps from now on) as much as the French love their wine or the Germans love beer. Back in the old days, the Welsh believed ramps had supernatural powers. It could cure the common cold and help with the pain of childbirth. It could ward off evil spirits. Girls who put ramps under their pillows at night would dream of their future husbands. When Welch archers, fighting for the English crown during the Hundred Years' War in the 1300s, adopted the green and white colors of the ramp. Military use of the ramp itself actually dates back even long before that. As the legend goes, St. David was leading a Welsh army against the hated Saxon hordes of Britain. He ordered the Welsh army to put some ramps in their helmets to
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distinguish themselves from the Saxons. To commemorate this battle, modern Welsh folk eat plenty of ramps and drink ramp broth, called Crawl, on St. David's Day. Anyone who has eaten ramps and listened to people around them moan or been around someone who has eaten ramps knows well that the pungent ramp oil is secreted through the sweat glands after eating. The first recorded case of ramp sweat I know of (well, it's actually fiction) is in Shakespeare's King Henry V, which is partly set at the St. David's Day ramp feeds. Even King Henry himself wears ramps in the play. In the play, Fluellen is minding his own business, just walking around with a ramp in his pocket and another in his hat. This is a day or so after the St. David's Day ramp feeds, so Fluellen's sweat glands are secreting pure, unrefined ramp oil. A guy named Pistol shows up and bellyaches about Fluellen's reeking ramp sweat. “Hence,” Pistol says, “I am qualmish at the smell of leek.” Fluellen has an extremely low tolerance for folks disre-
specting the ramp. He starts beating up Pistol, knocks him to the ground and forces Pistol to eat a ramp. As Pistol tries to get the ramp down, he swears revenge. Fluellen is unimpressed. “Eat, I pray you,” Fluellen says. “Will you not have some more sauce for your leek... you shall take it, or I have another leek in my pocket, which you shall eat.” Poor Pistol learned the hard way that the only way to not smell ramps on others is to eat them yourself. If anybody complains about the stench, or tells you eating ramps is unrefined and uncultured, you can quote some Shakespeare at them. Just keep in mind, you'll get sued these days for beating people up and force-feeding them ramps.
Small Fruits Workshops
Join us for a FREE 5-part workshop series to learn how to grow your own fresh fruit, even in your own backyard. The information is pertinent to any grower looking to grow his or her own small fruits. Workshops are made possible by a Specialty Crop Block Grant from the West Department of Agriculture. Schedule February 21 - Strawberries March 6 - Blueberries Time March 27 - Grapes 10:00 - Noon April 3 -Fruit Trees Workshops will be held at the Pumpkin Park in Milton, WV To register, contact Jeanie Sutphin at 304-204-4305 or extension@wvstateu.edu West Virginia State University R&D Corp. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran.
Hechler to Speak About Interrogating Nazi Officials at the End of World War II CHARLESTON, WV — Before he came home and was elected to public office, U.S. Army Major Ken Hechler interrogated captured Nazi officials for the War Department prior to the start of the Nuremberg Trials in 1945. Among those he interviewed was Hermann Goering, Adolf Hitler’s second-incommand and commander of the German Luftwaffe. Hechler will discuss the experience and his book on the subject, Goering and His Gang, at VFW Post 9097 on Teays Valley Road at 6:30 PM on the evening of March 8. Charleston Gazette investigative reporter Paul Nyden will serve as moderator. The presentation is a free program of the West Virginia Humanities Council. The public is cordially invited to attend. Hechler is a former U.S. Congressman, West Virginia Secretary of State, White House staff member for President Harry Truman, Columbia and Marshall University professor and an author. His books include: Insurgency: Personalities and Politics of the Taft Era; The Bridge at Remagen; West Virginia Memories of President Kennedy; Working With Truman; and Super Marine! The Sgt. Orland D. “Buddy” Jones Story. The Bridge at Remagen was made into a major motion picture of the same title by United Artists. Now well into his 90s, Hechler continues to travel the country addressing veterans groups. For more information contact Mark Payne, Program Officer for the West Virginia Humanities Council, at 304-346-8500 or payne@wvhumanities.org.
Page 6 –Tuesday,February 21,2012 Across 1. Thanksgiving dish 5. Campus military org. 9. Speed 13. “Don’t bet ___!” (2 wd) 14. Calyx part 15. “God’s Little ___“ 16. Indisposed (3 wd) 19. Idiot 20. The real ___ 21. Denials 22. Homebuilder’s strip 23. Sneeze response 27. “Desire Under the ___“ 31. Cartoon art 32. Schuss, e.g. 33. Dirty 34. Calif. airport (acronym) 35. Beasts of burden 37. ___ cross 38. “Hamlet” has five 40. ___ constrictor 41. Football’s ___ Bowl 43. Eye affliction 44. Wall alcoves where light enters (2 wd) 47. At no time, poetically 49. Bit 50. Solicits money while performing music 52. On fire 55. Mugshots (2 wd) 58. Pepsi, e.g.
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Church News
The Putnam Standard Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Buff Creek Rd. Hurricane, WV. "Helping the hurt get out of the dirt" Service Times- Sunday morning 10:00 am; Sunday eve. 6:00 pm; Wed. Eve Bible study 7:00 pm. Special meeting 4th Saturday each month at 7:00 pm. All area Churches welcome. Heaven is obtainable, Hell is avoidable. We still preach The Book, The Blood and, The Blessed Hope. Pastor Ernie Spence – 304617-2752.
Cookbook sales raise funds for Mission Projects Winfield United Methodist Women's group is selling cookbooks to raise funds for mission projects, including the group's back packs for foster children project. This collection of more than 400 favorite recipes was compiled by family and friends and is for sale for $10. Call 304-586-3795 or email winfieldumc@frontier.com for more information.
Redeemer Presbyterian welcomes community to Services 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 9:15am Sunday School, 10:15am Morning Worship, 6:00pm Evening Discipleship. Wednesday’s: 6:45pm 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) 757-8446.
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Living the Love of Jesus Christ. 2438 US Route 60, Hurricane, WV 25526. 304-562-2012, 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. Pastor Wayne Burch. 304-937-3447.
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.
Springdale Free Will Baptist Church Cow Creek Road, Hurricane (Directions: Off Rt 34, 2-1/2 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 am 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 - 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Pastor Jerry Kliner, STS. “Where people discover Jesus and grow in Faith”. www.crossof-grace.org
Scott Depot Christ Fellowship 4345 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV. 757-9166. 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
Teays Valley Baptist Church Dr. John D. Smith, Pastor. 3926 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-7579306. www.teaysvalley baptist.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 9373258.
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.
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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, 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 304562-3074. 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, 304586-2180.
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, 304-5626135.
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, 7 p.m. Wednesday. 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 pm, Sunday Evening Service 7 pm; Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7pm. 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.
Page 8 –Tuesday,February 21,2012 MICHAEL ALAN BAILEY JACOB DWAYNE BALL DELMA DAVIS BEACH VELMA JEAN BROKAW ALLEN P. BURDETTE JACK J. DAVIS MARY ELIZABETH DEEL CLYDE EDELMAN JR. EARLIN LEWIS FRAME JAMES C. HARRIS TRUMAN HART GENEVIVE HEDRICK MYRTLE R. KING DAVID MICHAEL LOVEJOY WILLIAM W. "BILL" MATHEWSON WILLIAM RAY MCFARLAND DARLEY M. NELSON LEONARD RAY "BOB" OSTROM ANN "JONES" CAROL RICHARD MAYFORD LEE SIGMAN JANICE ROSEMARIE MULLINS SMITH WANDA S. SUTTLE THOMAS J. "TOM" VARGO
MICHAEL ALAN BAILEY Michael Alan Bailey, 56, of Milton passed away February 12, 2012, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold "Bud" Bailey of Charleston. Mike is survived by his mother, Frances Bailey Bolen, and stepfather, Harry Bolen; children, Drew Bailey, Leslie Bailey, Zach Bailey and Luke Bailey; siblings, Anna George, Tracy Bailey and Nancy Backus; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Mike was loved unconditionally, and will be greatly missed. Pursuant to his request, services were privately held. "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." Arrangements were in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
DELMA DAVIS BEACH Delma Davis Beach, 81, of Dunbar went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2012, after a long illness at the home of Dreama Lenn, with whom she shared a strong mother-daughter bond. Delma was a Christian and it showed to everyone. She was so loving and kind. She loved to crochet and cross-stitch and give gifts of her work. She was still employed by Putnam Aging until her 81st birthday. She was a great cook and baker and was a hard worker all of her life. Through the years she was active in church, playing piano and singing. Delma was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mamie Davis; her brother, Marlin Davis; her husband, Elwood Beach; and stepsons, Darrel and David Beach. Surviving are her brother, Elvin (Sybil) Davis of South Charleston; sisters, Jean Turley of Dunbar and Donis (Woody) Martin of Parkersburg; stepsons, James (Peggy) Beach, D. Joe (Diana) Beach of St. Albans; and stepdaughters, Virginia McCallister of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Evelyn Smith of St. Albans. She was a grandmother to 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and eight great-greatgrandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family is especially thankful to Dreama, Corey, Nick and Autumn Lenn for their unselfish love and care. Graveside services were held Tuesday, February 14th at Fox Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Gene Pauley officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar. Donations to Dreama Lenn will be accepted on funeral expenses.
JACOB DWAYNE BALL Jacob Dwayne Ball was 16 when he died January 31, 2012. His birthday was February 7th and he would have been 17. He was preceded in death by his uncles John Bowen, and Dickie Daniels. He leaves behind his mother Carolyn Hinds-Ball, father Richard Ball, sister Juliet Fizer and many more family members in W.Va., N.C., and Florida. Jacob was a student at Hurricane High School; he was an avid gamer, played guitar and loved the outdoors. He loved the beach, his friends and his family. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. A memorial service was held Saturday, February 11, 2012 in the Reger Funeral Home Chapel, Huntington, WV. Condolences may be sent to
VELMA JEAN BROKAW Velma Jean Brokaw, 73, of St. Albans passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012, after her battle with ALS. Born April 14, 1938, Velma was the daughter of the late Arthur and Iva Ann Westfall of Belington. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Okey and Charles Westfall; and her son, Edward Mark. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend, with a nurturing heart and hugs for everyone. Velma is survived by son, Mark Reed and his wife, Rhoda, and grandson, Jeremiah, of Cross Lanes; daughter, Lorri Lambert and her husband, Mike, and granddaughter, Jordan, and grandson, Joshua, of Scott Depot; and son, Mike Brokaw, grandson,
Obituaries Justin, and granddaughters, Maysen and Aeva, of Texas. Services were held Saturday, February 11, at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Nitro, with the Rev. Harold B. White Jr. officiating. Burial followed the service in Concord Cemetery, Belington. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cookefuneralhome.com. Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro was in charge of the arrangements.
ALLEN P. BURDETTE Mr. Allen P. Burdette, 81, of Nitro went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West. Allen was the former owner of Burdette Garage, and a member and trustee of Valley Drive Church of God Mission. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Ollie Burdette; brother, Robert Burdette; and sisters, Wilma Fore and Elizabeth Scarberry. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mrs. Loretta Burdette; children, Randall and wife, Linda Burdette, of Fredericksburg, Va., and Sheila and husband, Bill Lewis, of St. Albans; brothers, Henry Burdette of Poca and Ray and wife, Louise Burdette, of Rock Branch; sister, Faye Grady of Rock Branch; two grandchildren, Dr. William K. Lewis IV and wife, Elizabeth, and Brandi Edens and husband, Allen; and three great-grandchildren, Allen Lee Edens, William Lewis V and Abigal Lewis. The family suggests donations are made to Hubbard Hospice House. A tribute to the life of Mr. Allen Burdette was held Thursday, February 16, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Victor Keathley officiating. Burial followed in Burdette Cemetery, Nitro. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Burdette family.
JACK J. DAVIS Jack J. Davis, 78, of Sutton passed away at CAMC Memorial Hospital on February 10, 2012. He was born on September 19, 1933 to the late Vaughn and Gladys Cogar Davis. He was a clerk for Braxton Motors, Sutton, for 15 years, and worked as a coalminer. Jack was a member of Long Run Baptist Church, Canfield. He served in the Army and was stationed in Germany. He was a proud member of American Legion Post No. 33 Honor Guard. Jack is survived by his wife, Helen Frame Davis; sons, Jackie Davis and wife, Regina, of Red House, and Jerry Davis and wife, Sharon, of Jo Bottom Court;
The Putnam Standard brother, C. Don Davis of Sutton; sisters, Shelbie Frame of Frametown, and Connie Ison of Doylestown, Ohio; grandson, Brian Davis; step-grandchildren, Jeff Griffith, Craig Griffith, and Carla Clevenger; and five greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, with the Rev. Robey Godfrey officiating. Burial followed at Davis Memorial Cemetery, Tesla, with military graveside rites from American Legion Post No. 33. Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, assisted the Davis family. Online condolences can be sent to greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com.
MARY ELIZABETH DEEL Mary Elizabeth Deel, 81, of St. Albans went home to be with Jesus after a long illness. She was a dental assistant in Marmet, and worked for DHHR services, caring for children. She liked to work board puzzles and read, and loved football games and entertaining her grandchildren when they visited. She was preceded in death by her son, William "Bill" Ray Deel; and parents, Pearl and Percy Cadwallender. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Roland Deel; only daughter, Pam (Wayne) Grass; grandchildren, Sarah Deel of South Point, Ohio, Olivia Deel of Dunbar, Joseph Young of Scott Depot and Mikhaela Young of Huntington; great-grandchildren, Chase Deel, RaShawn Bowles, Malia Deel and Dylan Young; sister, Kitty Meddings and her family of St. Albans; special nieces, who loved her like a mother, Paula Norris, Becky Gentile and Laura Sneed, all of Ohio; and her furry children, Celesta and Tinker. A special thanks to special daughter, Pam, for taking care of me, and my granddaughters, Sarah Deel and Mikhaela Young, for helping with my long illness. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 12, at BartlettChapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Rodney Taylor officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Visit www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com to share memories or to express condolences.
CLYDE EDELMAN JR. Clyde Edelman Jr., 91, of Charleston passed away at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Clyde was an electrician, and then became an electrical contractor and worked for Schoolfield Harvey Electric Company in Charleston, with over 40
years of service, until his retirement in 1985. He was born in St. Albans on September 10, 1920, to the late Clyde and Edith Perry Edelman. Clyde was a graduate of St. Albans High School, and attended Morris Harvey College (now U.C.). He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the Aleutian Islands as a Staff Sergeant. Clyde was a member of the Beni Kedem Shrine, Charleston; the West Virginia Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, St. Albans; and Scottish Rite Bodies of Free Masonry. Upon retirement, Clyde pursued his artistic hobby of painting full time. Teaching himself, he became an award-winning artist, who was well-known for his West Virginia scenes. Many of his pieces were displayed at Gallery 11 in Charleston, where he was a member. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Peter Edelman, M.D.; sister, Alice Edelman; and brother, Harry Edelman. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Lou Edelman; daughters, Barbara Edelman of Haddonfield, N.J., and Sarah Wishon and her husband, Rod, of South Charleston; grandchildren, Matt, Lauren, Laura, Brian, Kristen and Greg; and step-granddaughter, Gretchen. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 11, at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston with Dr. James Roberts officiating. Private burial was in Springhill Cemetery, Charleston. The family suggests donations be made in Clyde's honor to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com. Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston was entrusted with the arrangements.
EARLIN LEWIS FRAME Earlin Lewis Frame, 88, of Buffalo passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012, at his home following a short illness. He was a longtime member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He was a Christian and a member of the Kanawha Valley Lodge No. 36 A.F. & A.M. in Buffalo. Earlin loved to hunt, enjoyed the outdoors, and enjoyed attending flea markets and collecting ball caps. Born October 22, 1923, he was the son of the late James William Frame and Rachel Harris Frame. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Emma Jane Frame; brothers, Jay Frame, Bill Frame, and an infant brother; and a sister, Virginia Belle Frame.
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The Putnam Standard Survivors include a son, Randy (Marsha) Frame of Point Pleasant; a daughter, Sandra (Terry) Fore of Buffalo; brothers, Joe Frame of Clendenin, George Frame of Las Vegas, Nev., and Mack Frame of Clendenin. Graveside funeral services were held Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at Leon Cemetery, Leon, with Pastor David Panaro Jr. officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside rites followed. Online condolences may be sent to the Frame family and the online guestbook signed by visitwww.raynesfuneral ing home.com. Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, was in charge of arrangements.
JAMES C. HARRIS James C. Harris, 63, of St. Albans passed away on February 7, 2012. He was born July 12, 1948, in Detroit, Mich., and was a son of the late Cleo Lee and Nettie Harris. Jim was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, where he was the recipient of two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Rita Harris; sons, James C. Harris II, Nathan L. Harris, Derek S. Harris, and Eliott D. Harris; four grandchildren; brothers, David Harris and Randy Harris; and sisters, Phyllis Williams, Wanda Proctor, and Rita Rodriguez. A celebration of Jim's life was held Monday, February 13, 2012, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Celebrant H.R. Whittington officiating. Military funeral rites were conducted. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com
ing. Burial with military graveside honors by American Legion James E. Marshall Post 187, Winfield followed in Buffalo Memorial Park. Online condolences may be sent to the Hart family, and the online guestbook signed, by visiting www.raynesfuneral home.com. Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, was in charge of arrangements.
GENEVIVE HEDRICK Genevive Hedrick, 87, of Eleanor went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2012, in Red House. She was born March 24, 1924, in Hometown to the late John and Leyra Miller King. Also preceding her in death were her husband, Jenning Brian Hedrick; and a daughter, Connie Shamblin. Genevive was best known for her generous nature, as well as her long career in politics while serving as the committee woman for the West Virginia Democratic Party. She never failed at helping those in need, especially those she took in as a foster parent. So many have been touched by her giving hand, and she is going to be sadly missed. Surviving are her daughters, Sharon Hudspeth of Georgia and Debbie Belford of Florida; and son, J.B. Hedrick of Eleanor. Also surviving are six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 14, at Hometown Independent Mission, Hometown, with Pastor Bob Sigman and Pastor Darren Persinger officiating. Burial followed in Beech Grove Cemetery, Eleanor. Online condolences may be made at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
TRUMAN HART Truman Hart, 90, of Buffalo passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012, at his home following a short illness. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the United States Army. He retired from FMC Corporation in Nitro, and was a former member of Midway United Methodist Church. Born March 5, 1921, he was the son of the late John Hart and Rhoda Warner Hart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Patchell Hart, and sisters, Elva Winters and Freda King. He is survived by his sons, David (Toni) Hart of Buffalo and John "Johnny" (Carolyn) Hart of Taylorsville, N.C.; a sister, Velma Lee Anderson of Huntington; grandchildren, Ashley Hart, Patrick Hart, Jonathan Hart and Gabrielle Hart; and great-granddaughter, Haleigh Rhodes. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 15, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo with Pastor Mike Tucker officiat-
MYRTLE R. KING Mrs. Myrtle R. King, 86, of Kanawha City passed away February 9, 2012, at Greenbrier Manor. She was a former employee of Humphrey's Pine Room, and formerly attended First Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. King. Myrtle is survived by her children, Janice Goins of Culloden, Johnny Hurley of Ronceverte, Thomas Hurley of Ronceverte, Dale Hurley of Hurricane and Mike Hurley of Sissonville; sister, Phyllis Carol; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A tribute to the life of Mrs. Myrtle R. King was held Saturday, February 11, 2012 at GatensHarding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rob VanFossen officiating. Burial followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.
Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the King family.
DAVID MICHAEL LOVEJOY David Michael Lovejoy, 8, of St. Albans won his angel wings on February 10, 2012, at CAMC Women and Children's Hospital, Charleston, after a courageous four-year battle with Neuroblastoma cancer. David's life touched many; his loving spirit will live on throughout family and friends who were blessed to know this wonderful young man. He is survived by his "Nana," Drema Lovejoy, a great-grandma; and loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and family members. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. Burial followed in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Sissonville. Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to express condolences.
WILLIAM W. "BILL" MATHEWSON William W. "Bill" Mathewson, 68, of St. Albans passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston. Bill was born January 24, 1944, in Delaware to the late Tim and Tacy Mathewson. He worked for the Ordinance Plant in South Charleston; the State of West Virginia; a number of car dealerships in the valley; and, his favorite, as the crossing guard for Central Grade School. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Mary Mathewson; brother, Tom Mathewson of West Grove, Pa.; stepson, Michael A. Jones and his wife, Julia, of Ronda; and his step-grandson, Michael A. Mathewson, who resides at home. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans was in charge of arrangements. Private burial was held in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. The family suggests donations are made to Hubbard Hospice House West, 4605 A MacCorkle Avenue West, South Charleston, WV 25309. Online condolences may be made at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.
WILLIAM RAY MCFARLAND Mr. William Ray McFarland, 71, of Liberty passed away February 12, 2012, at home. Ray was a former employee of Griffin Pie Company before he became the owner and operator of McFarland Auto Parts in Sissonville. He was also on the cover of the original Road Kill Cooking
Tuesday,February 21,2012 – Page 9 Cook Book. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Sherman McFarland; brother, Timmy McFarland; and sister, Susie Thaxton. He is survived by his wife, Christine Shabdue McFarland; daughters, Jennifer Shabdue, Christina Shabdue, Ruby Shabdue, Lisa McFarland-Milam and Savannah Moore; sons, Daniel Eric McFarland and Steven Ray McFarland; sisters, Dreama Bruce, Sandra McFarland, Vickie McFarland and Janice Carpenter; brother, Jerry McFarland; five grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to say a special thank you to all the staff at Hospice Care for the love and care given to Ray. A tribute to the life of Ray was held Wednesday, February 15, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home. Burial followed in McFarland Cemetery, Liberty. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the McFarland family.
DARLEY M. NELSON Mrs. Darley M. Nelson, 78, went home to be with her Lord on February 11, 2012, after a long illness. Dollie was born in Ward. To her family and friends, she was known as Dollie. She resided in Bancroft until 2009, when she moved to Sunbridge in Teays Valley. Dollie was a coal miner's daughter, and lived in several coal mining communities. Her first job was at Valley Bell in Charleston. She was also a cook at Nitro Senior Citizens Center and Dunbar Senior Citizens Center. Dollie was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Max Nelson; three brothers; and her parents, Willard and Delma Goodwin. Dollie was a loving mother of six children; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Dollie attended the Church of God. Her children and their spouses are Marcia and Wayne "Bub" Hedrick of Poca, along with their son, Jodie, their son, Kevin and wife, Sarah Hedrick, and their children, Dalton, Clayton and
Karah Hedrick, and step-grandson, Cameron Jackson, all of Poca; Anita and Dwight Vickers of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Oma and Rodney Ingram of Poca and their son, Joshua, stationed in Kabal, Afghanistan; Anna and Gary Cochran and their sons, Gary Jr. and Jacob, all of Bancroft; Marshall Nelson of Bancroft and his children, Marshall Lee and Whitney and her three children, Jaden, Makayla and Rylan, all of Michigan; John and Crystal Nelson, along with Kayla and Dollie; and three stepchildren, Marcus, Cody and Abagail Kapp, all of Bancroft. Dollie has two living siblings, Charles Goodwin of Charleston and Linda Sherrick of Procious. A tribute to the life of Dollie was held Saturday, February 18, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home with Pastor James Arthur and Frank Allen Jr. officiating. Burial followed in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House. The family is asking that donations are sent to Hospice in Dunbar. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Nelson family.
LEONARD RAY "BOB" OSTROM Leonard Ray "Bob" Ostrom, 49, of Hurricane passed away Monday, February 6, 2012. He was a musician and an artist. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruby Ostrom; and his birth mother, Flora Belle Jeffrey. He is survived by one daughter, Hannah Ostrom and her mother, Michelle Anderson Ostrom, sisters; Myrtle Lucas of Powellton and Pam Hamrick of Mammoth; brothers, Bill Ostrom of Charleston, Edward Jeffrey of Chelyan, Johnny Jeffrey of Mammoth, Lee Jeffrey of Conway, S.C., Keith Parker of Sissonville and Michael Hannigan of Belle; special niece, Michelle Johnson Chandler and her son, Thomas Chandler; companion, Glenda Slawter Brisco of Hurricane; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Friday, February 10, at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Cedar Grove, with the Rev. Terry Wells
Page 10 –Tuesday,February 21,2012 officiating. Donations may be made to Cooke Funeral Home, P.O. Box C, Cedar Grove, WV 25039. Condolences may be sent via email to phjh1105@suddenlink.net.
CAROL ANN "JONES" RICHARD Carol Ann "Jones" Richard, 37, of Huntington passed away at home on February 9, 2012. She was a very outgoing person who loved life. Her children were the love of her life, and she enjoyed every minute she could spend with them. Carol was of the Catholic faith and was baptized as a baby and followed all the teachings of her faith. Carol was survived by her parents, Gary and Dorothy Jones of Elkview; daughter, Cassandra " Cassie " Jones, 17, of Huntington; sons, Treyvon, 7, at home, and Jamell, 1, at home; and sister, Kimberly Ann Jones of Hurricane. There was a private family burial service on Monday, February 13, 2012. Online Condolences may be made at www.haferfuneralhome.com. Hafer Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
MAYFORD LEE SIGMAN Mr. Mayford Lee Sigman, 82, of Liberty died Saturday, February 11, 2012, in Angel Avenue Assisted Living in Hurricane. He was retired from Monsanto with 41 years of service. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Ranson and Lottie Sigman; and brother, Merrell Sigman. Mayford is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mrs. Betty Sayre Sigman; son, Dana of Liberty; daughter, Tamara of Nitro; brother, Milford (Helen) Sigman of Cross Lanes; and sister, Betty (Lyle) Riffee of Dayton, Ohio. A tribute to the life of Mr. Mayford Lee Sigman was held Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at the funeral home with Pastor Alvie Witt officiating. Burial followed in Center Point Cemetery. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Angel Ave. for the loving care of our husband and father. Please make donations to the Center Point Cemetery Fund, in care of Michael McLane, Rt. 1, Box 267 A, Liberty, WV 25124. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Sigman family.
JANICE ROSEMARIE MULLINS SMITH Janice Rosemarie Mullins Smith, 85, of Hurricane went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at her residence. Born March 20, 1926, in Haysi, Va., Mrs. Smith was a daughter of the late Dee and Margie Fuller Mullins. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Smith; and brother, Claude Mullins.
Obituaries Mrs. Smith was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her husband, three daughters, grandchildren and one great-grandchild, along with being a longtime member of the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, Hurricane. Janice will be remembered as a woman who loved family and friends, and lived life to the fullest. She will be sadly missed by everyone whose heart she touched. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and Dave Ferguson of Huntington, Debra and Monte Fisher of Hurricane and Patricia and Larry Kimble of Scott Depot; four grandchildren, Brian Ferguson of Dallas, Texas, Alisha Ferguson of Charlotte, N.C., Heather Miller of Hurricane and Michael Fisher of Hurricane; one great-grandchild, Alex Johnson; and sisters, Carol Baker of Tazwell, Va., and Barbara Schlick of Cincinnati, Ohio. Funeral services were held Monday, February 13, 2012, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. Rob Laukoter officiating. Entombment followed in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. The family requests donations in memory of Janice Rosemarie Mullins Smith are made to the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 2438 US Route 60, Hurricane, WV 25526. Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to express condolences.
WANDA S. SUTTLE Wanda S. Suttle, 87, of St. Al-
The Putnam Standard bans passed away on February 11, 2012, at the Putnam Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo Harry Suttle; and parents, Benjamin Franklin and Tressa Holcomb Spurlock. She was raised on a farm near Hurricane, where she graduated Valedictorian in 1940 from Hurricane High School. A graduate of Capitol City Commercial College with a major in accounting, she spent the majority of her professional accounting career at Tag Galyean Chrysler Plymouth and Landers Chevrolet. A resident of St. Albans for over fifty years, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Albans, where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday school, and served on numerous boards. She enjoyed travel, with visits to Korea, Europe, the Middle East, and numerous states in America. She is survived by her children, James Harry Suttle of Omaha, Neb., Jan Suttle Johnson of Crownsville, Md., and Jill Suttle Morrissett of King George, Va.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held February 15, 2012, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Chapel in St. Albans. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Please send donations to the First Baptist Church of St. Albans, or to the American Heart Association. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.casdor-
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THOMAS J. "TOM" VARGO Thomas J. "Tom" Vargo, 72, of Leon, W.Va., passed away Jan. 15, 2012, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Tom was born Oct. 25, 1939, in Huntington, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Vargo; and mother, Gladys (Keefer) Vargo. Tom graduated from CeredoKenova High School and served in the Navy. He worked primarily in the auto industry, including as a service writer for Harley Davidson of Huntington, Madison Smith Mercedes of Nashville, and Love Lexus Toyota in St. Albans. He also worked various jobs in construction, sales and at the auto auction in Nitro. In his younger years, Tom enjoyed golf, tennis and boating. He enjoyed living on his houseboat in Nashville and parties on the lake. After returning to West Virginia to be closer to his mother, he renewed some old friendships and enjoyed the company of his immediate family, especially his special niece, Abby Vargo of Leon. Tom was a lifelong bachelor and is survived by his brothers, Steve, Don and David Vargo, all of Huntington, W.Va.; and many nieces and nephews. No service is planned. Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, assisted the family. Online condolences may also be extended to the family by visiting www.hensonmortuary.com.
Four Computer Science Students selected for National Supercomputing Program Two students from Putnam County HUNTINGTON, WV – Four Marshall University undergraduates are among 90 students nationwide who have been selected to participate in the 2011-2012 EPSCoR Cyberinfrastructure Student Engagement Program. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation’s Exper imental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), the yearlong program is designed to provide students oppor tunities to lear n more about cyberinfrastructure—a term commonly used to refer to computational systems, data and infor mation management, visualization en-
vironments and people, all linked together by collaborative software and advanced networks. In the program, students will study high-per formance and high-throughput computing, vir tual organizations, data mining, data management, file systems/storage, visualization, networking and cloud ser vices. The goal is to help them understand the potential of technology and supercomputing to enhance lear ning and research, and to train them to ser ve as cyber infrastr ucture ambassadors on their own campuses.
The Marshall students selected to par ticipate include Alex K ing, a senior from Fair mont; Mitchell Browning, a senior from Poca; Finley Hammond, a senior from Huntington; and Brandon Posey, a sophomore from Scott Depot. All four are computer science majors. Dr. Paulus Wahjudi, assistant professor of computer science at Marshall, said, “Having four students selected for this program is testimony to the quality of our program and our students. This is a great opportunity for them. They are excited to get star ted and
we look for ward to having them contr ibute to our cyber infrastr ucture community here at Marshall.” Dr. John Maher, Marshall’s vice president for research, said, “Marshall has one of the most power ful computing clusters available at any institution in the region, so having our students prepared to take full advantage of the opportunities it presents is vital. I congratulate our students for being selected.” Par ticipants will receive full financial suppor t for the program, including travel expenses to attend an or ientation meeting at
Clemson University later this month and an end-ofyear finale. Students also will par ticipate in bimonthly webinars through September. Successful completion of the training program will qualify them for an expense-paid tr ip to SC12, an inter national supercomputing conference to be held in November in Salt Lake City. For more infor mation, contact Wahjudi at wahjudi@marshall.edu or (304) 696-5443. To lear n more about EPSCoR in West Virginia, visit www.wvresearch.org.
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Commission approves construction of new Animal Shelter By Jack Bailey For The Putnam Standard
WINFIELD – The Putnam County Commission has voted to proceed with construction of a new $2.3 million animal shelter for the county to replace the existing 27-year-old facility in Winfield. The Commission voted 2-1 to proceed with soliciting bids for the project at its Feb. 14 meeting. Putnam County Commissioner Joe Haynes said that the new shelter is something that the county has needed for a long time. “When I first came onto the Commission seven years ago, I saw two big needs in the county,” Haynes said. “A new EMS building and a new animal shelter. The existing shelter was built 27 years ago as a temporary location. In that time the county has continued to grow, but the animal shelter hasn't.” The Charleston-based architectural firm Silling Associates was hired last year to design the new shelter. They presented their vision for the shelter at the Feb. 14 Commission meeting. Carmen Wong, an associate with Silling, walked commissioners and a larger than normal crowd through a powerpoint presentation of the design features of the new shel-
An artist's rendering shows what the exterior of the new Putnam County animal shelter will look like once it is completed. Photo by Jack Bailey ter, which will be located on the Eleanor side of the Ross Booth Memorial Bridge at Winfield on land donated by the state to the county. Wong said that the new shelter will feature 46 kennels for dogs, nearly double the capacity of the current shelter, and will also feature a system that will keep the kennels easier to clean. The new facility will also feature inside and outdoor “bonding areas” where those looking to adopt a dog or cat will have time to play with the animal. The facility will also have two entrances, one for the public looking to adopt an animal,
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and a separate entrance where animals are brought into the building. The new shelter will also have space on sight for veterinarians to come in and perform simple procedures on the animals. Currently, dogs and cats have to be sent to Barboursville for spaying and neutering and other procedures. “We tried to incorporate a fun spirit,” Wong said. “It's about adopting an animal and that should be a fun experience.” For puppies and kittens, the new shelter will also feature “pet store” type displays near the front of the building allowing them a greater chance of being adopted, Wong said. In addition, the new animal shelter will feature a larger parking area than the existing facility, Wong said. Commissioner Steve Andes said that he supported the need for a new animal shelter, but thought the price tag for the new facility was too large. The county had set aside approximately $1.3 million in its building fund that could go toward the project. “We need to upgrade and get a new animal shelter,” Andes said, “but I thought we said $1.3 million was our budget on this. I think $2.3 million is over the top and an extreme amount to pay for an animal shelter.” Haynes said that he had been working with the architects since they were hired last year and a number of things had already been eliminated in order to reduce the projected cost to $2.3 million. “I would like to build it for $1.3 million, but you can't take $1 million out without sacrificing functionality, and that is what we need,” Haynes said. Putnam Commission President Gary Tillis said that he appreciated Andes' concerns, but added that the new shelter
Carmen Wong of the architectural firm Silling Associates goes over some of the features of the design for a new Putnam County animal shelter. Behind her are photos of the current animal shelter in Winfield. Photo by Jack Bailey should increase the number of visitors who adopt animals, while at the same time providing a better work environment for animal shelter employees. Tillis said that with historically low interest rates the county should be able to obtain attractive financing for the remaining $1 million of funding for the project. Ultimately, Tillis and Haynes voted in favor of building the new shelter while Andes voted against it. The project will now be put out for bid – a process which should take up to six weeks. Following the approval of the construction of the new shelter, Karen Haynes said that she was excited to finally see the idea of a new shelter becoming a reality. Karen, who is the wife of Commissioner Joe Haynes, has been working on fundraising efforts to build the new shelter for the past seven years. She said that during that time she and other volunteers had raised approximately $200,000 toward construction of the new shelter. Of the money that has been raised, approximately $130,000 has gone toward site preparation work at the site of the new shelter. She said that the remaining money raised so far, approximately $67,000, will go toward furnishings at the new shelter. Once the new shelter is built, Karen Haynes said that she would continue to help organize two to three fundraisers a year to support the shelter. She said that proceeds from those fundraisers would go toward ongoing operating costs like food for the animals, pet beds, leashes and other things. In other news at the Feb. 14 meeting, commissioners approved development project No. 2 in the county's Tax Incre-
ment Financing District. The project is the acquisition of property adjacent to Valley Park that will allow the park to expand and add an additional ball field and soccer field. The closing of the sale of the property has been set for Feb. 21. Also at the Feb. 14 meeting, commissioners passed a resolution honoring retired Putnam Circuit Court Judge O.C. Spaulding. Spaulding was diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, last year and recently retired from the bench. Spaulding served 19 years as a circuit court judge after serving as the county's prosecuting attorney and an assistant prosecuting attorney. Tillis said that Spaulding is a great public servant and a personal friend. Spaulding, speaking with the assistance of a computer, thanked the commission for the recognition, but added that he thought building the new animal shelter was more important. In other news at the Feb. 14 meeting, commissioners approved hiring Jay McFarland to perform an IT Assessment audit of the county's technology. The cost of the audit will be $4,800. Also at the Feb. 14 meeting, two public hearings were held. One public hearing concerned the county's application for a Small Cities Block Grant for funding for a waterline extension along Manilla Ridge. The second public hearing was for revisions to the Putnam County Floodplan Management Program Ordinance. No one from the public came to speak at either public hearing. The next meeting of the Putnam County Commission will be Feb. 28 at 9 a.m. at the courthouse in Winfield.