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Free admission for veterans and military at Clay Center CHARLESTON – In celebration of Veteran’s Day, all active, reserve and retired military personnel will receive free museum, film and planetarium show admission at the Clay Center on Sunday, Nov. 11. While at the Center, have fun with physics and learn about Newton’s Laws of Motion in “Roll Drop Bounce,” the latest traveling exhibit in the Mylan Explore-atory. Then, explore one of the earth’s most undiscovered territories in the brand new giant screen film “Shackleton’s Antarctic Adventure.” Plus, find out about the stories of constellations in the fall sky in the “Harvest Skies” planetarium show. Please present military ID or proof of service to redeem. For more information on Clay Center programs and exhibits, visit www.theclaycenter.org or call 304-561-3570. Clay Center museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
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Volunteers Breathe Life into Fading Cemetery rusty fence gates and re-setting century-old tombstones at this aging cemetery off Roosevelt Blvd. Throughout October and November, Austin Redd, along with family and friends from the Midway Meridian 4-H Club, revived the Eleanor resting place. “I know the families here would respect this,” the 16-yearold Buffalo Junior said. “I believe those who are buried here deserve a nice place to be.” Family and friends joined Redd in his effort to improve the community. People young and old have pitched in to help, he said. “It feels good to have my family here to help and support me through all of this,” said Redd.
By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
ELEANOR - For years, grey clouds rested above a forgotten town cemetery. The resting place is more than a century-old, and it is aging rapidly. Rusty fence posts barely stand in the cold fall air. Headstones lay crooked and weathered by time. But a small group of people breathe life into this fading cemetery. On a recent Saturday in November, a few people walked onto the wet grass of Woody2/Hudson Cemetery with shovels, wire brushes and concrete in their hands. By 10:30 a.m., a boy scout and 25 others were digging holes, sanding
Volunteers shovel dirt to improve the grave sites at the town’s cemetery. Photo by Justin Waybright.
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Tennant Warns Citizens of Fraudulent Charities following Hurricane Sandy Tennant Warns Citizens of Fraudulent Charities following Hurricane Sandy CHARLESTON – Secretary of State Natalie E. Tennant warned West Virginia citizens today of fraudulent charities who may try to solicit donations following Hurricane Sandy. While there have been no reports of charity scams in West Virginia following the storm, Secretary Tennant said citizens need to know how to protect themselves. Charities licensed to solicit donations from West Virginians are listed on a searchable database maintained by the Secretary of State’s Office. Secretary Tennant urged citizens to ask questions if contacted by
phone – questions like if the charity is licensed to solicit donations by the Secretary of State’s Office and how their donation is going to be used. “There are so many citizens watching news coverage of Hurricane Sandy and wondering how they can help,” Secretary Tennant said. “We are very caring people, and unfortunately there are people out there who prey on that. If you are contacted by someone over the phone who pressures you into giving or makes you feel guilty if you don’t want to donate, or if they don’t answer the questions you ask, it’s a red flag that they may not be legitimate.” The database to search for
charities can be found here: http://apps.sos.wv.gov/business/charities/index.aspx. The Secretary of State’s Guide to Charitable Giving has several tips to help citizens protect themselves from fraudulent charities: Know your charity: Never give to a charity that you know nothing about and who refuses to answer questions about where your money will go. Don’t yield to pressure: Don’t feel as though you must donate immediately. Demand identification: Ask for identification from both the solicitor and the charity. If the solicitor refuses, hang up immediately. Beware the name game:
Be wary of crooked charities that have a name similar to a well-respected charity. Be prudent when giving your credit card number: Write a check and use the charity’s full name. That way you have a record of the contribution and exactly where your money went. When in doubt, do research: Check the Secretary of State’s searchable database. Not all charities are found on the Secretary of State’s database. The Red Cross, for example, is monitored on the federal level. The Salvation Army is not listed on the charities database because as a religious organization, it is exempt and not required to be registered.
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Page 2 – November 8, 2012 Let The Gallery be a part of your Christmas Celebration Whether it's your location or our private room for up to 25, we cater to every taste and budget. Our attention to detail and using only the freshest ingredients to make our food from scratch sets us apart in making your event something you will be proud of. Dinners start at $9.95 per person. Contact us to book your event now. But hurry, spaces are filling up. The Gallery - 3750 Teays Valley Rd. Hurricane, 304-757-8925; Email: gallerygirl1@live.com.
Putnam Co. Board Meeting Changed The Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission changed the Board meeting from Nov. 1, 2012 to Nov. 8, 2012 for 7 p.m. If any questions please feel free to call 304-5620518 ext. 10.
Revival Services Buffalo Church of God will have guest speakers on Sunday Nov 11th – Wednesday Nov 14th. • David Bowen will speak on Sunday, 11 AM & 6 PM • Mitchell Burch will speak on Monday – Wednesday 7PM nightly Special music each service. Pastor Jake Eldridge invites all to share in these revival services. Call 304-937-3447 or 304-9374187 for additional information.
Veteran's Day Program The Rock Branch Independent Church located at 133 Cross Lanes Drive Nitro, WV will be having a special Veteran's Day Program on Sunday, November 11, 2012 beginning at 11:00am. Please come join us as we honor our Veterans and those currently serving in the military.
In the Art Gallery at the Clay Center Gallery Divided - A Head-toHead Matchup Between Marshall & WVU Art Faculty - only through November 11
Community Calendar The art gallery is neutral ground for the Mountaineers and Thundering Herd as the creative minds of each school's art faculty compete.
2013 Pool Discounts (25% off Wave Pool and County Pool Passes) October 15 – December 21, 2012 This Holiday Season the Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission is giving a 25% discount on 2013 Season Passes. A Great Stocking Stuffer! To purchase Season Passes contact the Putnam County Parks and Recreation Office by December 21 at 562-0518 Ext. 10.
The Clay Center’s Fun Lab Join us in the classrooms on the second Saturday of each month from 12 – 4 pm for a series of fun-filled, hands-on art and science experiences. Fun lab is included in Museum gallery admission, which is free for members or just $7.50 for adults and $6 for children. November 10 – Abstract Self Portraits – Look at yourself in a whole new way as you make yourself into an abstract masterpiece.
Winfield Community Church hosts Food Pantry Winfield Community Church offers a Food Pantry to assist those in and around the community. New hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the church office, 3680 Winfield Road, Suite B, Winfield. For more information please call the church office at 304-5861146, M-F from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Winfield Community Church is located at 144 Rocky Step Road in Scott Depot. Sunday worship begins at 10:45 a.m.
Free Lecture at the Clay Center “Impressions: Conversations on American Prints and Printmaking” will be held Thursday, November 8, at 6 pm with Linn
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Meyers, Freelance Artist (Washington D.C.). What is it like to be a working artist today? Listen as Meyers shares her experiences working for The Phillips Collection and San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, where she was hired to produce an edition of prints.
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.
Bingo Every Wednesday night (7:00 p.m.) VFW Post 9097, Teays Valley Road. Public invited.
Free! Lunchtime Lecture at the Clay Center Healthy Holidays with Chef April Hamilton on Wednesday, November 14, 12:15, Art Gallery Are you looking for healthy food ideas for your holidays? Join Chef April Hamilton as she shares some of her own tips and healthy recipes.
Do you enjoy working with Children? And want to work out of your own home? Then home-based child care is the ticket for you. As a home child care provider you have the luxury of making your own flexible schedule and being your own boss. More importantly, you have the power to make a positive difference in the lives of many young children. You must be 18 years of age or older and your home must meet the state requirements. If interested please call Link Child Care Resource and Referral Agency today at 1-800-8949540 or 304-523-9540. In the Logan, Boone, and Mingo area, please call 1-304-752-3932.
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2012 Capitol City Art & Craft Show to be held at Charleston Civic Center November 16 - 18th Charleston, WV - There is truly a cornucopia of creativity at the 45th Annual Capitol City Art and Craft Show, everything from the simple to the sublime can be found within the artist’s booths. Nearly 160 creative artisans display treasures from traditional to contemporary for sale including jewelry, pottery, photography, fine arts, stone and metal sculpture. For many customers it’s an annual ritual to spend a day here, seeing their favorite exhibitors and meeting new ones, buying new works including gifts for the approaching holiday season. The show will feature artisans from seven states. The Country Kitchen will be offering delicious fall favorites and vendors will provide specialty food items. Each year the sponsoring Kanawha City Lions Club provides the 15,000 visitors a weekend showcasing a Civic Center filled to the brim with high quality original items at affordable prices. Many of the craftsmen are demonstrating products in progress. Visitors can also enjoy sampling a variety of West Virginia produced food products like salsa, dips, jellies, pickles, meatballs, cakes, sauces and wine. Regional authors will also offer book signing. Since the Show’s inception,
The Putnam Standard the Lions Club have used the proceeds of the event to donate more than $1.25 million dollars to state and local charities, as well as providing more than $100,000 in eyeglasses for local residents. Craftsmen provide door prizes that are drawn continually. The first 250 attendees each day are given a “Lions Buck” discount coupon good for a discount on your first purchase. A coloring contest for children provides cash prizes to winners in various age groups. Persons attending the show are encouraged to bring nonperishable food products, which are provided, to local food pantries. Each year Lions are able to collect several thousand pounds of food to help those in need. Join us during this most glorious Fall season as we “paint a pretty picture” for our attendees and our community. Show times are 4 PM - 10 PM on Friday, November 16; 10 AM - 10 PM on Saturday, November 17; and noon - 6 PM on Sunday, November 17. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children under 12 years.
Free Scrapbooking Classes Free Scrapbooking classes “On a Budget” are held at Hometown Senior Center every Monday & Thursday at 10 a.m. For more information, call 304586-2745.
Finally… it’s Trick or Treat Time!
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 304-7366325.
Nitro Senior Citizen Center The Nitro Senior Center, Second Avenue and 21st Street, is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. All seniors are invited to visit, have lunch, play pool or cards, use exercise machines and enjoy other activities. For those needing a ride, the senior van is available by calling 304-
Hurricane Sandy brought snows - and we’re talking BIG snows - to parts of West Virginia with power outages galore! And although Putnam and Cabell counties weren’t hit as hard as the upper mountain regions, officials decided to postpone Trick-or-Treat until Thursday, November 1st. By Thursday, children were eager and more-than-ready to go in search of all those treats! (Photos by Justin Waybright).
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WV History Alive in Teays Valley By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
TEAYS VALLEY – West Teays Elementary students took a step into the past Oct. 26 at their annual Fall Festival. West Virginia history was alive as children learned about century-old cooking, hunting and basic survival. “They’re having a ball,” said Teays Kindergarten West Teacher Judy Hamilton. “I think the students love it and look forward to it. They get to learn things they wouldn’t from a book.” Hamilton’s class stood in line to get fire-cooked bacon, while learning about the roots of their W. Va. heritage. Hamilton said it is important to know state history. Her class of kindergarteners was eager to learn Appalachian history. “At this age they are like
Students at West Teays Elementary learn about Appalachian history while the smell of freshly cooked bacon fills the air. Photo by Justin Waybright.
Children watch as men and women re-enact how life in W. Va. was more than a century ago. Photo by Justin Waybright.
sponges, and they absorb this,” she said. “Events like this bring excitement to our classes.” While Hamilton’s class enjoyed fresh bacon, other students learned about
Fowler was happy to showcase W. Va. Heritage at her school. “This gives the students a picture of what they learn in the classroom,” Fowler said. “We want our students to be aware of our history, and we
Appalachian weapons, clothing and lifestyle. The children smiled while taking hayrides and picking pumpkins. The scene painted a perfect falltime picture. West Teays Principal Valerie
want this to be a fun day, but a learning experience and educational day as well.” Fowler said the children enjoy this day, and look forward to it all year.
Leon McCoy, legendary football coach, to speak at Putnam County Thanksgiving Dinner Leon McCoy, legendary coach and All American football player, will be the guest speaker for the 18th Annual Putnam County-wide Thanksgiving Dinner, on Tuesday, November 13, in the beautiful Community Meeting Room of First State Bank, 3754 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV. The program will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m., and continue to 1:00 p.m. This year’s dinner is open to everyone in Putnam and neighboring counties who wishes to attend. Tickets for the traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with dessert and drinks are just $15.00 each. Reservations for tickets need to be made quickly by calling Tina McComas at 304-562-2606 or 304-638-3493. The deadline for reservations is 12 noon on Monday, November 12. To guarantee your seat at the dinner, make your reservation today. The speaker is a nationally known football player and coach of Kanawha and Putnam Counties. A Charleston native and two-time All-State football player at Charleston High, McCoy became a coaching legend at Winfield High, where he compiled a 213-68-1 record that included state champi-
onships in 1985 and 1987 (13-0 teams) and five other 10-0 regular seasons. McCoy was a starter at center for seven games as a University of Tennessee freshman in 1947 after which he left the Vols and headed home to Morris Harvey College, where he was an AllWest Virginia Conference pick in 1949, 50 and 51 and an AllAmerican in 1950. At Winfield, he coached the Generals to 11 playoff appearances, including seven in a row and won 41 consecutive games, a state record. In addition to football and weight training, he played the part of “Lil Abner” in an Al Capp film shown worldwide. He has been teaching and coaching for 57 years. All his former players and coaches are especially invited to attend this dinner to give support to their great coach. Members of various service clubs, civic, social, educational, religious, political organizations and churches are urged to call and make their reservations and arrangements for paying for the meals as soon as possible. You may invite your family, friends, business associates, political leaders, church members and neighbors to attend this inspiring event. Nobody is excluded.
You are invited to bring as much as you wish to help replenish the various Community Food Cupboards throughout the county. Supplies are depleted in all of them. Many, more than usual, will need our generous help this year for their family’s Thanksgiving Dinner. Parking is also available at The Gallery, immediately west of and beside the bank. You and your guests will enjoy traditional Thanksgiving food at its best, catered by The Gallery, known for its superior culinary presentations. The
meal will be ready when the program begins 11:30 a.m. You may arrive early and enjoy a leisurely meal with old and new friends. Many meet for the first time at this annual event. Call Tina McComas today at 304-562-2606 or 304638-3493 and make your reservations for this inspiring event.
Leon McCoy Everybody is invited. You may pay for your reservation at the door by check or cash -- $15 per person. Music will again be the kind that adds immeasurably to the entire event. We can look forward to the caliber of music we have enjoyed in recent years led by Dr. Melissa Pratt. We will again present the special segment For This We Give Thanks.” Tina McComas, President of the Putnam Rotary Club, is asking all who attend to bring non-perishable food items to this special countywide dinner.
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Debbie’s Poetry Corner
RECIPE OF THE WEEK:
Chicken and Biscuit Pie Ingredients FILLING: • 4 tablespoons butter • 1 cup finely chopped onion • 1 rib celery, finely chopped • 1/3 cup flour • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock • 1 1/2 cups whole milk • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme • 2 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken • 2 cups vegetables of your choice (left-overs or frozen ones that have been thawed) • Salt and pepper BISCUIT TOPPING • 2 cups flour • 1 tablespoon baking powder
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• 1 teaspoon sugar • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces • 3/4 cup milk
Directions 1. Melt the butter on the stovetop in a Dutch oven or other oven-safe sauté pan with high sides. Stir in the onion and celery, then cover the pan and cook them for 7 to 8 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add the flour, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes to lightly brown it. 2. Whisk the chicken stock into the pan. When it starts to thicken, whisk in the milk. Add the sage, thyme, chicken, and vegetables, continuing to stir until the mixture is heated through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. 3. Remove the pan from the stovetop and heat the oven to 375 F. Meanwhile, make the biscuit topping by combining the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the butter and use your fingertips to rub it into the dry ingredients. Add the milk and stir briskly, just until the dough pulls together. 4. Flour your work surface and turn the dough onto it. Using floured hands, knead the dough two or three times, then flatten it to about 1/2 inch thick. Using a small round cutter, cut the dough into biscuits and place as many as will fit, barely touching, on top of the filling. (You can bake any extras separately, on a lightly greased pie plate, for about 15 minutes.) 5. Bake the potpie until the biscuits are golden brown and the filling is bubbly, about 20 to 30 minutes. Then let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving it. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
November Birthdays! Happy Birthday to ALL
Aaron Bailey If you - or someone you know Campbell Bailey will be celebratrating a Josh Lemley birthday in the coming months... Al Woody Call 304-743-6731 and give us Denzil Vickers their name - OR just email the Gary Bills information to Kenneth Chambers trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com Buck Woodard Hollie Bailey Phyllis Bails Jeremy Barris Joan Bess Mary Bird Bryce Breeden – November 8th Dale Milton – November 15th Caitlyn Skaggs – November 16th Sherry Chapman – November 16th Don Thornton – November 17th
We are drawing to the end of our series of articles on Figurative Language. There are just a few more forms I would like to cover for you; one of them is allegory. An allegory is a description or narrative having an underlying or second meaning. The second one is paradox, which is a situation or statement that contains incompatible or contradictory statements. Here are a few examples: 1. I knew that to die was life (paradox) 2. and from darkness 3. came things too beautiful 4. for daylight. (Lines 2-4 are an allegory, there is a second meaning there.) Until next time keep reading and writing, send your poetry to the above address or email it to cabellputnampoetry@hotmail.co m. *** Keep Smiling When I see you smile You light up my day A grin on your face
My mood can sway. When I see you smile It is contagious Lips turning upward, Silly, outrageous. When I see you smile The world is delightful When I hear you chuckle Nothing is frightful. When I see you smile You shine like the sun You make me so happy My heart you have won. Floriana Hall, OH
Time needs to be fed, needs to be nourished lest It dies and takes you with It. Yet fingers keep moving across wasteland of keyboard even at this late hour. Can’t find it in the bedroom, with him. Or by myself Or in hours spent with my old friend Literature. The mind se-eks something else, something…more.
*** Digital Desire Night. Every night fingers roam deftly with obsession, wearing out plastic keys and plastic mouse. This quiet desperation overtakes and threatens to consume. So much to do, so little time.
Digital desire. White-hot, sizzling-bubbleto-the-touch, stomach-growling need Penetrates all else And throws away Time. It lands in the wastebasket Away from clatter-clinkingtapping of keys and mouse, forgotten. Laura Adkins
Attorney General Darrell McGraw Warns Consumers of Hurricane Sandy’s Effects and Related Scams Hurricane Sandy and the related storm effects have caused major damage to homes and to infrastructure. Citizens can be left without power for extended periods of time. Governor Tomblin has declared a State of Emergency in West Virginia. With the emergency declaration, additional government services become readily available. Attorney General Darrell Mc-
Graw is issuing a warning to consumers to beware of those who will try to take advantage of West Virginia citizens. During State of Emergency conditions, scam artists are always out trying to take advantage of our citizens, specifically in small communities. They come around claiming to assist with repairs and other situations that arise from the emergency condition and end up preying
on those who are most vulnerable. Seniors are often victimized by traveling contractors who show up after major weather events, McGraw said. If you’ve been a victim of a scam or excessive or unjustified increases in pricing of essential goods and services during a State of Emergency, contact the Attorney General’s Toll-Free hotline at 1-800-368-8808.
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Voters Stream into the Courthouse for Early Voting
Voters streamed into the courthouse amid wintery weather conditions during early voting. From Oct. 24 through Oct. 27 more than 2,800 people voted. Photo by Justin Waybright. state.” According to records at the WV Secretary of State’s Office, there are more than 1.2 million registered voters in the state. Of these voters, 36,706 are registered in Putnam County. The county has 15,023 democrats and 15,026 republicans. There are 47 precincts across the county, according to W. Va. Secretary of State of records. In addition to choosing candidates, voters this year will choose if they want term limits for sher-
iffs, as listed on the WV Constitutional Amendment. If residents choose “For the amendment,” they will be voting to place no term limits on sheriffs. If they choose “Against the amendment,” they will be voting to keep the current two-term limits on sheriffs. “The [WV] Constitutional Amendment is on the ballot to give voters the choice to repeal the language in the constitution,” Wood said. Early voting ended Saturday.
PSC Rules on Mountaineer Gas Base Rates On October 31st, the Public Service Commission ordered an adjustment in the base rates charged by Mountaineer Gas allowing the company to increase its revenue by $6.265 million, or 2.54 percent. Mountaineer requested an increase of $12,187,218, or 4.9 percent. The Commission recently ordered a decrease in Mountaineer’s rate for recovering its purchased gas costs. Because of the concurrent decrease in Mountaineer’s Pur-
chased Gas Adjustment there will be a net decrease in the average monthly residential bills of approximately $5.24, or 8.3 percent. The natural gas utility’s base rate typically accounts for approximately one third of a customer’s gas bill and covers all the company’s expenses to deliver natural gas to its customers except for the cost of purchased gas. The base rate includes an allowance for a return on the company investment, costs of repair,
improvement and maintaining utility property, taxes, and depreciation. Mountaineer Gas serves approximately 218,000 customers in 49 West Virginia counties. More information may be obtained by accessing the Commission website, www.psc.state.wv.us, and referencing Case Number 11-1627-G42T.
WV Companies being recognized for Employee Wellness ST. ALBANS – The Wellness Council of West Virginia (WCWV) – an organization working to improve the health and wellbeing of West Virginia’s workforce across the state hosted their 26th Annual Mid-Atlantic Conference on Worksite Wellness at The Resort in Glad Springs, September 2728, 2012. The following awards were given to recognize companies and/or individuals across the state on their achievements in
Velma’s View By Velma Kitchens
Mr. Henry
By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
WINFIELD –Poll workers at the Putnam County Courthouse saw 2,825 voters in the first four days of early voting. During the fifth day of voting, residents came one-afteranother. The number of voters stayed steady during rainy weather, just 24 hours before the winter storm blew through the county. Many new positions will be filled this year, and Putnam County Clerk Brian Wood said voters were eager to cast their ballots. Wood predicted 7,000 early voters would participate. “The sheriff and judge positions are two hot topics locally for this election,” he said. “The presidential election is also important to the voters.” Scott Depot resident Ron Miller waited in line to cast his ballot. Miller enjoyed the convenience early voting had to offer. This third-party voter made his voice heard as he chose candidates locally and nationally. “This is a chance for you to express yourself,” he said. “It’s important to the community and
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worksite wellness and/or tobacco education: Tobacco Free Champions: Highmark BCBS West Virginia City of Charleston West Virginia University Adkins Awards: Harry Tweel, M.D., Cabell Huntington Health Department Caperton Awards: Floyd Metzger, CEO HIMG NEWW Awards: Silver –
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Morgantown Jan-Care Ambulance, Inc CAMC Health System Gold – FBI/CJIS Brickstreet Insurance Platinum – HIMG Steptoe Johnson Morgantown For additional information, contact the WCWV at 304-7228070.
This story was told to me by an elderly veteran as we began talking about jobs and how we started on our very first job. Mr. Henry was in the military and was home on leave and he began working at Beard Mortuary in Huntington. This was in the early 1950’s. He went to work the very first day and his boss told him of a tragic event that had happened to a young woman who had just given birth to a baby boy. The woman’s husband had been in an auto accident and was killed. Beard Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements and the viewing was the next day, his second day on the job. He was told to take the company car and pick up the lady for the viewing of her husband. The next day Mr. Henry drove to an apartment building and found the lady who was living with her Mother as she had just given birth and there were complications during the delivery. Mr. Henry walked up many stairs to get to the apartment. The woman was grief stricken and was very small for someone who had just had a baby. She told him she would not be able to attend the viewing or the funeral as she could not go up or down stairs for several weeks. The woman was in tears. Mr. Henry told her not to worry and that he would CARRY her to the car and take her to the viewing. The woman and her mother were very thankful. Down the stairs he went. When the viewing was over he drove her home, picked her up and carried her up the stairs. He told her not to worry that he would be back to carry her down the stairs to the funeral. The funeral home told him his only concern for the next several days was to take care of that lady and nothing else. The day of the funeral Mr. Henry arrived, went up the stairs, went back down the stairs and took the woman to the funeral home where the service was held. He stayed by the lady’s side and helped in anyway he could. He said he felt so sad for her. After the funeral he drove her home, walked up the stairs carrying the young lady and said goodbye. He said he never saw her again, but heard she had remarried a very good man and lived in another state. As a young military man, Mr. Henry served his country but he also served someone in need. When I heard this story, I was so moved by his compassion. The funeral home was not thinking of money, but the concern was of the family of the man killed in the wreck. May we all have more compassion for those in need.
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Putnam Farmers’ Market wraps up Season By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
HURRICANE—The Putnam Farmers’ Market ended its 4th season Oct. 27. Rain poured, but farmers still came out with their fresh produce, and a message: buy local. “It’s really important for people to get local foods,” said Putnam Farmers’ Market Manager Michael Null. “This is different than your grocery stores like WalMart, because here you can meet the farmer and ask questions.” And they are all local. Vendors must live within a 50mile radius of Winfield Courthouse to participate in the market. Null supports this rule, and believes it helps boost the local economy. “I think the market helps put money back into the community,” he said. “It thrives when we thrive.” Larry Foster, another long-time seller at the market, agreed. This Frazier’s Bottom farmer was happy to be part of the growing initiative to buy and sell locally. “This is better for Putnam,” he said. “I can be here in 15 minutes as opposed to markets in Barboursville.” During this year’s growing sea-
Honey from Paul Carbonneau’s Killer Bee Honey business. Carbonneau promotes his product, he says aids in cold and arthritis relief. son, Foster and other local farmers faced a challenge: the weather. The mixture of dry and wet conditions hindered their ability to grow the large quantities of produce they had in the past. “It was a good year, but the weather was rough,” he said. “For me it was dry, and I didn’t have as much as I usually do.” Paul Carbonneau, owner of Goodwater Farms in Hurricane, agreed. This Buff Creek farmer specializes in the sale of honey— a product he believes can improve the health of those who use it.
“I offer the community a valuable service,” the Hurricane bee farmer said. “I sell a local, raw honey that is good for the human body.” Carbonneau runs a business called Killer Bee Honey. He said the product he sells helps alleviate cold, arthritis and allergy symptoms. This farmer was happy to have his honey featured in this year’s market. He looks forward to being in the 2013 market.” “I am pleased with the way this year has gone,” he said. “Next year I will get an earlier start.”
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Putnam Farmers’ Market veteran Margo White shows her display of organic foods. She helped form the first market, and has been selling in it ever since. Margo White is also excited about next season. Like Carbonneau, this Buffalo farmer sells local products not found in grocery store chains. White raises heirloom and Asian vegetables, along with baked goods, eggs, jams and jellies. Her business, Margo’s Garden, features naturally-grown produce. “I grow all heirloom veggies. All are grown in the old-style with no
chemicals,” the Putnam Farmers’ Market veteran said. They are organic, all-natural and very clean.” White helped start the market in 2009. She has watched it evolve into a thriving, local attraction. She, Carbonneau and Foster are excited about what next May has in store for them. To participate in the Putnam Farmers Market, call (304) 9241736. It is a one-time fee of $25 to sign up and $5 per day to sell.
Daniel Hare elected to Student Government NASHVILLE, TN - Daniel Hare, a freshman at Trevecca Nazarene University, was elected to a position in student government for the 2012-2013 school year. Student government officials have the privilege of being the voice of the student body. Hare is a physical education major native from Scott Depot, WV and holds the position of freshman class social life director. Trevecca Nazarene University, located in the heart of Music City, USA-Nashville, Tennessee-is a Christian university committed to being a place "where great stories begin." Through its 88 baccalaureate and three associate degree majors, multiple master's degree programs, and two doctorates, Trevecca prepares students to write their own great stories that emphasize leadership and service. Students in Trevecca's student body of 2,475 come from 38 states, 13 countries, and 28 religious traditions. Trevecca offers students an environment that fosters learning and accomplishment. Visit www.trevecca.edu to learn more about Trevecca.
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The Putnam Standard CEMETERY FROM PAGE 1 “My parents have been right by me.” Redd’s mother Tina, has been happy to be involved in this project. She and others from the Midway Meridian 4-H Club have mowed the cemetery grounds for more than four years. “We should be done [with this project] by the end of November,” she said. “We’re so excited. We’ve done a lot of work here.” Aside from beautifying a town cemetery, Redd is striving to earn the prestigious “Eagle Scout” ranking through this project. Redd’s mother believes he will. “If he has a passion in something, there is no stopping him,” she said. Chris Toney, the 4-H Club Organizational Leader was proud of the progress made on Saturday. She smiled while sanding a section of rusted fencing. “We want to restore this and make it a historical cemetery because of its age,” Toney said. “We want to keep this in the minds of young people; what
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Members of the Midway Meridian 4-H Club restore a rusted fence. Volunteers have sacrificed time and hard work for more than a month to beautify this piece of Eleanor’s history. Photo by Justin Waybright. has happened over the years. We want to restore history here.” Toney has been involved in the county’s 4-H program for 42 years. She has seen members volunteer time and hard work to better the lives of area residents. She was particularly pleased with the work that scouts and 4H members poured out at the Woody2/Hudson Cemetery. “This is a group of amazing people,” Toney said. “They all
come together in love, and there is nothing they wouldn’t do.” By Saturday’s end, the volunteers had welded the fence back together, re-positioned headstones and re-filled grave areas with fresh fill dirt. About 95 percent of the work at the cemetery was done. The Midway Meridian 4-H Club and the Boy Scout Troop 66 thank the Town of Eleanor for donating fill dirt and concrete.
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Thought for the week: Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. Psalm 33:12 (KJV) It’s that time of year again. Fall season for the pumpkins and time to elect a president for our country. So, you are thinking “What does this have in common?” Well, there are all sizes of pumpkins, all kinds of political promises. Which one would make the best jack-o-lantern, and which one is going to keep his word? Our United States has its free government system of deciding who it elects for mayor, governors, senators, and president as leader of the nation. While running especially for the presidential office, why so much bickering and dissension in debates? Do you think the average American citizen wants to hear all these past problems, blames and attacks of character on each opponent? I am sure, the majority of voting people, would rather hear from a person seeking the vote to lead this country in a manner on his honesty, improvement, and integrity; and it would be good to hear that he upheld what is still printed on our money, “In God We Trust”. We are the greatest country in the world, we are strong, and we are the first to take care of other troubled countries in time of need. But it seems like we have forgotten all our forefathers have taught us. I know there are many issues for each state to be considered, such as coal and gas in our own WV. What has happened to people, that we cannot agree on what is best for others? Has greed so overtaken us that we no longer care? The mind still has a conscience, and to be content with yourself, your soul will let you know this, any leader who holds a position should realize this. The federal government has the ability to change laws and enforce them but no matter what religious faith we have, in the Bible Isaiah 66:23 says – And it shall come to pass that from one new moon to another, and from one Sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the Lord. There are tracking devices to know where we are, and what we are doing, at all times. But government does not know what we are thinking, or what is in our heart. Only God, who created us, knows that. The Lord seeth not as man seeth, for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7. Let us always pray that God will continue to care for us, as the greatest nation on earth. Prayer: Our Father in heaven, forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, for thine is the kingdom and glory forever. Amen.
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Hurricane Sandy in WV
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Storm Plows through County By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
PUTNAM COUNTY -- It was a chaotic scene across the region Tuesday (October 30) while heavy snow snapped power lines, split tree branches in-half and trapped thousands in the county with no electric and no way out of their homes. Residents struggled to combat the weather’s effects on their lives. But local police, EMS responders and firefighters were ready. These men and women met Monday morning to outline strategies to best serve county residents. “The big thing is to keep an eye on the storm,” said Putnam County Emergency Management Director Frank Chapman. “We are getting equipment and supplies ready, and will be prioritizing calls.” On Monday, he said people needed to prepare for at least 72 hours of storm-related weather. “We want everyone to know it’s coming,” he said. Hours later it did. Chapman’s office scheduled extra personnel, activated the Emergency Operations Center and began the fight to save residents getting pounded by a storm that would be dubbed “Superstorm Sandy.” When night arrived, it brought wind gusts, snow and cold air, but EMS responders were prepared. EMS, law enforcement, DOH workers and firefighters fought throughout the night, responding to hundreds of 911 calls. The morning revealed snow-
EMS responders get ready for a long night Monday. The 911 Communications Center in Putnam County received more than 600 calls through Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Justin Waybright. blanketed roads, broken trees, fallen power lines—all leading to a State of Emergency issued by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. By late Tuesday, 911 operators had received more than 600 calls. The call center typically sees about 100 calls per day, according to Chapman. More than 9,800 people were without power, according to Appalachian Power. “Ninety percent of the calls were fallen trees and power lines,” he said. “We knew this
was coming, and we’ve learned lessons from the summer storm that helped us do well.” Thousands across the region were trapped in cold houses with no medicine, no food and no hope. But, help soon arrived for them. Lights from ambulances and fire engines flashed and flickered while EMS responders and firefighters worked together, rushing to open tree-blocked roads, small fires and car wrecks. At the Hurricane Fire Department, trucks raced out of the station to rescue residents from fallen trees and power lines. The bell inside the station rang loudly while emergency calls came in over the speakers. Brave men gathered in a huddle while Asst. Chief Dana Spade directed them. “It’s been a while since we’ve had something like this but we are prepared” said Spade. “It’s [the storm] overwhelming at first, but it should stabilize as it goes. Right now this heavy snow is a problem: it’s great for skiing,
not for driving.” Seconds later, the volunteer firefighters geared up, jumped inside their fire engines -- lights flashing and sirens blaring. This group of men sped out of the station, responding to a vehicle wreck with a possible injury. Calls continued to come in regarding area drivers, who had slid into medians on local roads. More firemen braved the cold to help them. At 10:46 a.m. Hurricane firefighters Kyle Slate and Andrew Spade responded to a snow-covered Stricklin Road where a resident was stuck inside his home without power. Tree branches blanketed the sides of the slushy road leading up to the man’s home. Neighbors had worked for three hours to clear fallen branches for drivers—the typical scene all across West Virginia. The two firemen helped a resident with disabilities to safety. Slate and Spade were cautious while they moved a man in his wheelchair down a slippery hill to his vehicle. The two firemen then went inside to help an-
other person out of a house that had no electric. Slate and Spade successfully evacuated these residents and many others across the county. “With a little bit of teamwork and ingenuity you can do almost anything,” Slate said. Spade agreed. The two men drove back to their station to prepare for the next call. Many family members greeted them when they arrived. Because of the risk involved in their jobs, these fire fighters keep their families by their side as much as possible. Bobby Bragg, like many other volunteers at the station, values time with his wife and children. This Main St. resident described how he feels every morning. “The hardest part of this job is not knowing if you’re going to come home that night,” The father of two said. “My family knows the risk, but it’s always in the back of my mind.” He and the firemen in Hurricane put themselves last and put their families and those in need, first. The reason Bragg risks his life for others is the same reason all these men do: he wants to help others in need. “I wanted to do something with my life,” Bragg said. “I wanted to help the community and help people.” During a short break in the busy morning Asst. Chief Spade summed up the mission of the Hurricane Fire Department. “We take care of our population,” he said.
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Honoring all Veterans for their Dedication! The Story of Taps The 24-note melancholy bugle call known as “taps” is thought to be a revision of a French bugle signal, called “tattoo,” that notified soldiers to cease an evening’s drinking and return to their garrisons. It was sounded an hour before the final bugle call to end the day by extinguishing fires and lights. The last five measures of the tattoo resemble taps. The word “taps” is an alteration of the obsolete word “taptoo,” derived from the Dutch “taptoe.” Taptoe was the command — “Tap toe!” — to shut (“toe to”) the “tap” of a keg. The revision that gave us present-day taps was made during America’s Civil War by Union Gen. Daniel Adams Butterfield, heading a brigade camped at Harrison Landing, Va., near Richmond. Up to that time, the U.S. Army’s infantry call to end the day was the French final call, “L’Extinction des feux.” Gen. Butterfield decided the “lights out” music was too formal to signal the day’s end. One day in July 1862 he recalled the tattoo music and hummed a version of it to an aide, who wrote it down in music. Butterfield then asked the brigade bugler, Oliver W. Norton, to play the notes and, after listening, lengthened and shortened them while keeping his original melody. He ordered Norton to play this new call at the end of each day thereafter, instead of the regulation call. The music was heard and appreciated by other brigades, who asked for copies and adopted this bugle call. It was even adopted by Confederate buglers. This music was made the official Army bugle call after the war, but not given the name “taps” until 1874. The first time taps was played at a military funeral may also have been in Virginia soon after Butterfield composed it. Union Capt. John Tidball, head of an artillery battery, ordered it played for the burial of a cannoneer killed in action. Not wanting to reveal the battery’s position in the woods to the enemy nearby, Tidball substituted taps for the traditional three rifle volleys fired over the grave. Taps was played at the funeral of Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson 10 months after it was composed. Army infantry regulations by 1891 required taps to be played at military funeral ceremonies. Taps now is played by the military at burial and memorial services, to accompany the lowering of the flag and to signal the “lights out” command at day’s end.
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The Origin of Veterans Day In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This site, on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, D.C., became the focal point of reverence for America’s veterans. Similar ceremonies occurred earlier in England and France, where an unknown soldier was buried in each nation’s highest place of honor (in England, Westminster Abbey; in France, the Arc de Triomphe). These memorial gestures all took place on November 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as “Armistice Day.” Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a Congressional resolution. It became a national holiday 12 years later by similar Congressional action. If the idealistic hope had been realized that World War I was “the War to end all wars,” November 11 might still be called Armistice Day. But only a few years after the holiday was proclaimed, war broke out in Europe. Sixteen and one-half million Americans took part. Four hundred seven thousand of them died in service, more than 292,000 in battle. Armistice Day Changed To Honor All Veterans The first celebration using the term Veterans Day occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1947. Raymond Weeks, a World War II veteran, organized "National Vet-
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DNR adds to new Public Hunting and Fishing Areas
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You lose some. You gain some. You hope that you can gain more than you lose. Last year, hunters lost the Briery Mountain Wildlife Management Area in Preston County, but recently the DNR has announced that it is adding two new WMAs – Little Canaan in Tucker County and Sideling Hill in Morgan County. The state operates dozens and
dozens of WMAs – most of the property is leased from a variety of private individuals (the Sand Hill WMA increased vastly in size a few years ago courtesy of the O'Brien family), businesses or other government agencies. Many of the WMAs are leased from timber companies. The Hughes River WMA in Wirt County – among the state's largest – is one that comes to mind. It is leased from Westvaco. It's a strong, long-lasting relationship. The DNR is glad to make the property available and the timber company is certainly happy to have the deer herd there kept in check to limit the damage deer do to their timber resources. It's hard to plant new stands, for instance, if deer are killing all your young trees (deer are very hard on young trees). Some of the leases, like Briery Mountain, are less secure. You could almost think of them as a time-share. The DNR leased the Briery Mountain property from the West Virginia Army National Guard, who needed it for training and terminated the lease. Each
WMA has its own lease, so the situation varies from site to site, but most of them, once acquired, are very long-lasting. There may have been other lost WMAs, but Briery Mountain is the only one I can remember in my 13 years of covering the outdoors in West Virginia. The DNR – originally the state Game and Fish Commission – has been in the real-estate business for about a century now. It began by simply complimenting federal lands set aside for preservation (with no hunting) and they were places where the DNR could carry out various experiments and trials as it worked to restore game populations, which had been decimated. By the 1980s, however, deer and turkey populations were re-established throughout the state and there wasn't much need for game refuges, but a new trend emerged that put the DNR back in the realestate market. Our modern WMA concept can be traced back to Bob Miles, who retired as DNR wildlife-resources chief in 1994. Miles noticed the trend that access for hunters and
Outdoors Roundup Hunters Helping the Hungry needs Cash Since the program's inception in 1992, Hunters Helping the Hungry has made 770,000 pounds of nutritious venison available to needy West Virginia families, but officials say the program is capable of doing much more. Meat processing costs $1.45 per pound – the average deer provides around 36 pounds of ground venison – and the meat is picked up by the Mountaineer Food Bank or Huntington Area Food Bank for distribution. The food banks are paid only the cost of pickup and distribution. The Division of Natural Resources is prohibited by law from using any license fees to support the program, which must operate on donations only. Hunters have always been generous with game, so generous that officials have always had to limit the number of participating meat processors to limit the program to only process what venison it can afford. There are only 18 participating processors in West Virginia. The closest participating processors are: Nelson’s
Custom Processing in Milton, Rolfe’s Custom & Commercial Meat Processing, Inc. in Ona, Hilltop Meats in Sissonville and K & l Processing in New Haven. For more information, visit www.wvdnr.gov/hunting/hhh.sh tm or call (304) 558-2771. State Parks picking up pieces after Frankenstorm West Virginia state park employees have been digging out of snow, clearing roadways and restoring electric and telephone service following widespread damage caused by, ironically, a blizzard from Tropical Storm Sandy, according to West Virginia State Parks and Recreation Chief Ken Caplinger. “One inch to two feet of snow has covered about 70 percent of our state parks and forests, depending upon the area,” Caplinger said. “Most areas also received extensive rainfall and varying degrees of wind, which in turn resulted in many fallen trees that caused even more damage.” It hasn't been very long since state parks had cleaned up from the summer's derecho storm that blast hurricane-force winds
across the state. “Two unusual major storms in less than four months is one for our record books,” Caplinger said. Beech Fork was open, but had only partial power and Cedar Creek, Cedar Creek and Greenbrier State Forest remained open but had no power. Among the temporarily closed parks were: Audra, Babcock, Berkeley Springs, Blackwater Falls, Bluestone, Cabwaylingo State Forest, Cacapon, Canaan Valley, Carnifex Ferry, Coopers Rock State Forest, Hawks Nest, Holly River, Kanawha State Forest, Kumbrabow State Forest, Stonewall Jackson, Twin Falls and Valley Falls. Hawk's Nest aerial Tram resumes just before Season Ends As mentioned here last month, the iconic Hawk's Nest aerial tram was shut down temporarily for repairs. Officials reported last week that the tram has been repaired. It was operating for a few days until the season ended Oct. 28. The tram, which takes visitors on a 500-vertical-foot descent into the New River Gorge from the canyon rim, will reopen in April.
anglers was becoming more restrictive. He foresaw a day when only landowners would have access to hunting and fishing. The obvious argument against this was that there were already millions of acres of federal land available for hunting and fishing. Miles, however, realized the impracticality of this – all these lands were in the eastern part of the state and a long drive away from most of the mountainstate's population. Miles believed it vital to set aside property upon which any properly-licensed person could hunt or fish. To pay for it, he created the conservation stamp, which hunters are required to purchase in addition to their licenses. His vision was for every citizen to have a state-managed hunting and fishing area within a two-hour drive of their home. The program has exceeded his original goal – now most residents have a WMA within a half hour drive. For instance, there are nine WMAs within a 40 minute drive of Putnam County. The Little Canaan WMA (3,168
acres) near Davis was acquired from the Canaan Valley Institute with conservation-stamp money coupled with funds from the West Virginia Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund. It includes three miles of the Blackwater River. In addition to hunting opportunities, the WMA offers trout fishing. It also boasts a fishing pier for the physically-challenged. For more information, call (304) 825-6787. Sideling Hill (2,507 acres) is located near Largent in Morgan County. The land had been used for three generations by a hunting club. It is heavily forested and will be managed for forest game. For more information, call (304) 8223551. The DNR has been very creative not only with how it spends the conservation-stamp monies, but with cooperation with private citizens, businesses, non-profits and other groups to make these opportunities possible. No matter where you live, there's always a WMA close by. Contact David Payne Sr. at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com.
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The Putnam Standard LEO LEONARD ARNOLD PAUL E. BELLER SR. CHARLES W. BRENNAN ROBERT JOHN CASAZZA ROY E. "BEAR" COLE AUNITA JUNE WHITTINGTON DICKERSON BRENDA KAY KAVE JOHN AUSTIN LITTLE HAZEL E. MARTIN CHARLES W. MILLER (CHUCK) IRENE FRANCIS MITCHELL JAMES W. "JIMMY" MOORE JR ALEXANDER HILL MORTON HERALD "BEAR" LAWRENCE PAULEY TERRY LEE PETERS DONALD RAY PITZER PAUL LEWIS RICE EDITH MURIEL ROSS MONA RITA (SKEENS) RUSSELL WILLIAM SOL SHEILS SR., MD ROBERT B. "BERT" SMITH DENNIS EUGENE WAUGH DAVID ROBINSON YOUNG ROLAND "SHELTON" YOUNG
LEO LEONARD ARNOLD Leo Leonard Arnold, 65, born December 2, 1946, at Clymers Creek, Hurricane, W.Va. and a resident of Chillicothe, Ohio for the past 15 years has passed away. Leo was a welder, and served in the US Navy as a ship fitter on the USS Henley in Norfolk, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Agnes Spurlock Arnold and brother, Billy Ray. Surviving are his former wife, Donna Thacker; son, Eric Leo and wife, Leanne; grandsons, Sean and Triston; granddaughter, Shea of Walkerville, W.Va.; brother, Bobby Lee and wife, Mary; nephews, Robert Allen and son, Nathan Arnold of Hurricane; Billy's wife Evelyn of Hertford, N.C., Daren Ray "Jerico" and sons, Donavan, Gavin and Carson Arnold of Elizabeth City, N.C. and Robert Frasher "Linda" of Hampton, Va.; nieces, Karen Clark "Ronnie" and sons, Daniel and Brody of Hertford, N.C. and Kim Rebels and sons, Dustin and Shawn of Hertford, N.C.; and a special lifelong friend, Paul Searls of Hurricane. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 25, 2012, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, W.Va. with Pastor Ron Brewer officiating. Burial followed in Mount Olive Cemetery, Hurricane. Online condolences may also be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
PAUL E. BELLER SR. Paul E. Beller Sr., 91, of Apple Grove, formerly of Cabin Creek, passed away peacefully at his home in the presence of his family on Sunday, October 28, 2012. He was born May 23, 1921, in Parkersburg, to William A. Beller and Zena Green Beller. He was a 1942 graduate of Clear Fork High
School, where he played varsity football. Due to a football injury, he was unable to join his friends in active duty during World War II. Instead, he worked in the Baltimore shipyards, returning home to work for DuPont in Belle, then for Carbon Fuel Coal Company, from where he retired. He was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Zena; stepmother, Hattie Beller; wife, Juanita Ruth Beller in 2003; brothers, Lloyd and Murrell "Charlie" Beller; sisters, Midra Groves and Goldie Moses; and granddaughter, JoAnn Lloyd. He is survived by his three children, Sandra James and husband, Bob, of Dunbar, Bonnie Lloyd Casey and husband, Bo, of Apple Grove and Paul "Jim/Country," also of Apple Grove. He leaves behind his seven grandchildren, Jodi James, Bill Lloyd and wife, Missy, Buddy Casey and wife, Mary, Paul Beller III, Nathan Beller, Mindi Beller and Ross Beller; as well as eight great-grandchildren, James, BJ, Hannah Ruth, Casey, Gracie, Nathan Jr., Noah and Brock. He is survived by his sisters, Jean Flint of Beckley and Louise Bittinger of Virginia. He was baptized in The Church of Christ faith. Dad was always there for his family - everyone knew they could depend on him. Special thanks to caregivers, Libby Morgan, Lynn Black and Cathy Blackburn. Funeral services were held Friday, November 2 at Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, with Preacher Ernie Bowser officiating. Burial followed in Mount Union Cemetery, Pliny.
CHARLES W. BRENNAN Mr. Charles W. Brennan, Jr., 61 of St. Albans passed away October 25, 2012 in Thomas Memorial Hospital. Charles was born May 5, 1951 to the late Charles and Betty Brennan. He is a former employee of TRW-Valve Division for 33 years. Charles enjoyed working with wood and computers. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Mrs. Eileen O'Boyle Brennan; children Christopher Michael Brennan and Lisa Marie and husband Shawn Cline; brothers Gregory, Harvey, Terry, and Bryan; sisters Tanya, Marsha and Shelia and grandchildren Calan Michael Cline, Kyndl King and Erica King. A tribute to the life of Charles was held Saturday October 27, 2012 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. James R. Wright, former pastor of Maranatha Fellowship, officiating. Burial was held Monday, October 29, 2012 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park, Ohio with Pastor BJ Roberts officiating.
ROBERT JOHN CASAZZA Robert John Casazza, 56, of Hurricane, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital, Hurricane.
He was born October 20, 1956, in Germany to the late William Robert and Kathryn Audrey Weinheimer Casazza. He was also preceded in death by his brother John Casazza. Robert was a self employed Certified Public Accountant. He was a member of St. John United Methodist Church, Scott Depot. Surviving are his loving wife of 32 years Christine M. Casazza; daughters, Olivia M. Casazza and Sarah E. Casazza both of Hurricane; sisters and brother-in-law, Barbara Harlow of California and Kathy and Stephen Thompson of Illinois. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 28, 2012, St. John United Methodist Church, Scott Depot with Dr. Martin Hallett officiating. The family suggests donations are made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 21903, Lexington, Ky. 40522. You may share memories or condolences with the family at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.co m. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane was in charge of arrangements.
ROY E. "BEAR" COLE Roy E. "Bear" Cole, 66, of St. Albans, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. Born May 20, 1946, in St. Albans, Bear was a son of Arthur Poindexter Cole and the late Elsie Edith Lambert. Bear worked as a bus driver with 31 years of service for the Putnam County Board of Education and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Adkins Cole; daughters and sonsin-law; Angela and Frank Adkins and Tammy and Kenneth Cole Sherman both of St. Albans; son, David E. Cole of St. Albans; grandchildren, Michael Evans, Kenneth Sherman, Jr., Jeremi Sherman, Brittany Adkins and Breyee Adkins and great grandchildren, Jahden Evans, Jordan Nicole Evans and Sophia Sherman. Family and friends gathered on Saturday, October 27, 2012, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, W.Va. You may share memories or condolences with the family at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.
AUNITA JUNE WHITTINGTON DICKERSON Ms. Aunita June Whittington Dickerson, 67, of Nitro, joined family members for her "morning cup of coffee" in Heaven on October 27, 2012, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Surviving her are her sons, Mike (Tritia) Whittington of Nitro, Warren "Bubby" (Loretta) Dickerson of Poca and Clayton
November 8,2012 – Page 15 Sayre of N.C.; grandchildren, Tanya (Jeremy) Sisson of Florida, Jenn (Nick Walton) Whittington of Sissonville and Brandi Dickerson of Poca; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Layla Sisson and Veida and Ace Walton; brothers, Cecil (Patty) Whittington of Ohio, Rick (Amelia) Whittington of Cross Lanes and Ernie (Debbie) Whittington of St. Albans; sisters, Glenda "Doll" Brester of Rock Branch, Debbie Harris of Nitro and Jeanette Dempsey (Darin) of Huntington; and also many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Dickerson family.
BRENDA KAY KAVE Brenda Kay Kave, 60, of Hurricane, passed away peacefully October 24, 2012, surrounded by her family. Born June 2, 1952, in Hinton, W.Va., she was a daughter of Dorothy Vansickle of Hurricane and the late Boyd Vansickle. Growing up in St. Albans, she was a 1970 graduate of St. Albans High School. Brenda loved to landscape and her lawns and flower gardens were a testament to her skills. She was also a phenomenal cook and greatly enjoyed holiday celebrations and decorating her home to coincide with them. Within the past five years, she has also rekindled many of her high school friendships whom she loving referred to as "her Angels". Above all of her joys, none were greater than that of her family. Her humorous outlook and bright personality shown through, even during difficult times. Her dedication to her husband, her children, grandchildren and her beloved Golden Doodle, Abby could never be surpassed. In addition to her mother, Brenda is survived by her husband, Jesse, with whom she recently celebrated 42 years of marriage; her children and their families, Isaac and Aynessa Kave and their children, Chafe and Elias, Jessalyn and Eddie Curtis and their children, Ella and Ethan, Ashby Kave and his fiancĂŠe Jennifer; her sisters, Donna Dodd (John) of Wake Forest, N.C., Karen Drake (Marilyn)
of Chardon, Ohio as well as several friends and family. A service to celebrate her life was held Saturday, October 27, 2012, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, W.Va. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may also be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. To honor Brenda's memory, the family encourages everyone to plant a flower, enjoy a holiday celebration or re-kindle an old friendship.
JOHN AUSTIN LITTLE John Austin Little, 52, of South Charleston, formerly of Winfield, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West at Thomas Memorial Hospital, following a short illness. He was a member of Rock Branch Independent Church and a 1978 graduate of Buffalo High School. John started his career in law enforcement in 1989 as a Putnam County corrections officer and served until 1995. In 1996 he began his 16 years of service with the Dunbar Police Department, where he currently held the rank of lieutenant. He was also a member of the Dunbar Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 119. Born November 14, 1959, he was the son of the late Reuben "Junior" Little and Mary L. "Billie" Phillips Little. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Sloan. Survivors include his son, Ronald Austin Little and his wife, Christy, of Hometown; sister, Theda Harris and her husband, Larry, of Alvin, Texas; grandchildren, Kelsie Danielle Little and Joci Austyn Little of Hometown; and nieces, Becky Baldwin and Monica Sloan. In accordance with his wishes, he was cremated. A memorial service to honor the memory of John Little will be held Saturday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel, 303 Ash Circle, Eleanor, with Pastor Delbert Hawley, Pastor Travis Rucker and the Rev. Mitchell Burch officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions are made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387; or Dunbar
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HAZEL E. MARTIN Hazel E. Martin, 92, of Scott Depot passed away Wednesday October 24, 2012, at her home following a short illness. She was a graduate of Buffalo High School and a lifelong homemaker. She loved spending time outdoors tending to her flowers and gardening. Born June 6, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Dewey F. Fisher and Icie Pitchford Fisher. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by son; Carl O. Martin, brother; Gerald Fisher and sister; Wanda Martin. Survivors include her loving husband of 75 years Boyd F. Martin; son, Arnold (Karen) Martin of Red House, daughters, Donna L. Byers of Reva VA, Hilda (Steve) Somerville of Buffalo, Rita Martin of Scott Depot and Lisa (Cal) Holstein of Rio Grande Ohio; brothers, Dewey Fisher Jr. of Buffalo, Robert Fisher of Poca; sisters, Marguerite Beller of Buffalo, Roxie Stone of Mason and Sue Carol Fisher of Scott Depot. Hazel is also survived by 10 grandchildren 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday October 27, 2012, at Otter Branch Church, Buffalo with Pastor Brad Bennett and Pastor Wayne Burch officiating. Burial followed at Buffalo Memorial Park, Buffalo. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Misty Ingram, Denise Blake, Marsha Long and HospiceCare for all of the great care they provided during her illness. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Otter Branch Church, Rt. 1 Box 213, Buffalo W.Va. 25033 or HospiceCare 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston W.Va. 25312. Online condolences may be sent to the Martin family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, was in charge of arrangements.
CHARLES W. MILLER (CHUCK) Charles W. Miller (Chuck), 86, a resident of Scott Depot, W.Va., for the past 18 years, passed away on Monday, October 22, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, W.Va. after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 19, 1926, in Mifflin, Logan County, W.Va., the eldest child of the late, James Holley Miller and Brooke Ward Miller. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years Mrs. Mildred I. Miller. They were married in Charleston, W.Va. on February 17, 1984. Chuck is also survived by two
children Lisa B. McCracken, of Charleston, W.Va. and Mike N. Miller (Toney) of Clemmons, N.C.; four step-children, Delores I. Stewart, of Winston Salem, N.C., Patricia E. Northeimer (Dr. William W.), of Bolingbrook, Ill., Glenn E. Garretson, of Charleston, W.Va., David L. Garretson (Kathy A.), of Costa, W.Va.; brother Don Miller (Meredith) of Hamilton, Ohio and sister Lucy Harper (Jack) of Charleston, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Cartney, Brent and Jourdan; three step-grandchildren, Diana, Gary, Joe and several great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives as well as many dear friends. Chuck served in the United States Army for two years as a Tech-4 and received an honorable discharge and later attended West Virginia University. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and was a proud 50 year member of the West Virginia University Emeritus Club. After graduating from college, Chuck taught school for one year in Virginia. He was employed by E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Belle, W.Va., as a Chemist for 36 years. Chuck was a member of the Elks Lodge #202, Past President of Charleston area Jay-Cees, and a board member of the Meadowbrook Land Group. Chuck was a travel enthusiast, and enjoyed trips with Mildred to all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Chuck often spoke fondly of his family's travels. He enjoyed golf, genealogy, gardening, reading and was an avid sports fan. Most of all, he was a loyal WVU Mountaineers fan. Chuck is preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Nelson Miller, his close friend and stepson-in-law Bobby J. Stewart, several other close relatives and dear friends. Chuck was a dedicated family man and was loved and respected by all of his family, friends, and colleagues and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank his devoted physician, Dr. Susan Cavender and the staff at Hubbard Hospice House. Services for Chuck were held Friday, October 26, at Bartlett Burdette Cox Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Stoner officiating. Burial followed the service at Tyler Mountain Memorial Gardens, Cross Lanes, W.Va. with military rites provided by American Legion Post 61. The family has requested that memorial donations are made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, W.Va. 25311 (304-926-2200). The family wishes to express their sincere thanks for the loving care of our beloved Chuck. Online condolence may be sent to www.bartlettburdettecox.com. Arrangements were in the care of Bartlett Burdette Cox Funeral Home, 513 Tennessee Ave. Charleston, W.Va. 25302.
IRENE FRANCIS MITCHELL Irene Francis Mitchell, 87, of Buffalo, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012, at the Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehab Center in Point Pleasant, following a long illness. She was a member of the Buffalo Church of God, and a nurse's aide for many years at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis, Ohio. She also volunteered countless hours of her time working in the Buffalo High School football concession stand. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Mitchell; a son, Gary Mitchell; and a daughter, Shirley Powell. She is survived by her sons, James D. (Sandi) Mitchell of Buffalo, Eddie Mitchell of Dunbar, and Carroll (Carrie) Mitchell of Buffalo; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 30, 2012, Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor Wayne Burch and Pastor Virginia Russ officiating. Burial followed in Buffalo Memorial Park, Buffalo. Online condolences may be sent to the Mitchell family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo was in charge of arrangements.
JAMES W. "JIMMY" MOORE JR James W. "Jimmy" Moore Jr., 63, of St. Albans (Browns Creek), formerly of Clay County, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012. Born July 1, 1949, in Summersville, Jimmy was the son of the late James W. Sr. and Dorothy Copen Moore. He had worked as a cook for various restaurants in the area and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Webster Moore; son, Channing "Tiger" Cutlip of St. Albans; stepdaughter, Jenny Bell of St. Albans; and stepson, Ronald "Ronnie" Bell of Sterling, Va. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 31, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Donald Dawson officiating. Burial followed in Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar. You may share memories or condolences with the family at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.
ALEXANDER HILL MORTON Alexander Hill Morton, an Airman First Class serving with the United States Air Force died October 22, 2012. Born June 10, 1989, he was a son of Michael Scott Morton and the late Angela Gwen Bailey Morton. He is also preceded in death by his grandmother, Gale Dufford and grandfather, Claude Hill Bailey.
The Putnam Standard Alex was a 2007 graduate of Winfield High School and attended Marshall University, Huntington and Toyota University and Temple University, Tokyo. He recently completed Basic Training, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, having been assigned to Fort Lee, Va. for Technical Training. Alex avidly worked out at the local YMCA and was affiliated and trained with the USA Martial Arts program, St. Albans, W.Va., having attained his Black Belt degree. In addition to his father, Alex is survived by his brother, Daniel Ryan Morton of Scott Depot; his fiancĂŠe' Kaori Mori of Tokyo, Japan; his grandmother, Ramona Bailey of Scott Depot; his grandfather, Norvil Eugene Morton and his wife, Suzanne of Scott Depot, as well as many other family and friends. A funeral service was held Sunday, October 28, 2012, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Pastor Doug Doss and Master Rodger Jarrett officiating. Burial with full military honors followed at Emma Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Liberty, W.Va. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. The family suggests memorial contributions are made to USA Martial Arts Program, 81 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans, W.Va. 25177 to be used in conjunction with the competition teams of which Alexander was a part.
HERALD "BEAR" LAWRENCE PAULEY Herald "Bear" Lawrence Pauley, 66, of Winfield, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012, at his residence. Born December 22, 1945, in Kanawha County, Bear was a son of the late Troy and Bertha (Adams) Pauley. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Charlotte Lilly, and nephew, David Cottrell. Bear was an avid and wellknown outdoorsman throughout the Kanawha Valley who loved to hunt, fish and camp. He is survived by his sisters, Evelyn Samples of Elkview, Aileen Cox and husband, Jessie, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Rose Thompson and husband, Jerry, of St. Albans; brother, Doyle Pauley and wife, Bev, of Biloxi, Miss.; and several nieces and nephews and other family. A private family service will be held at a later date. The arrangements were under the direction of Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans.
TERRY LEE PETERS Terry Lee Peters, 48, of St. Albans, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012. Born September 1, 1964, in Charleston, Terry was a son of the late Robert and Maxine Peters. He was a union laborer with the Local Union No. 1353 and had worked many years at the John
Amos Power Plant. He is survived by his children, Tommy Peters of Hurricane and Bobby (Tanya) Peters of St. Albans; sisters, Connie Peters, Allie Jo Summers and Tena Dunlap; brothers, Lowell Peters, Audie Murl Peters and Allen Peters; two grandchildren, Jaydah Marie Peters and Kailee Lynn Peters; and his ex-wife, Sherry Peters. Memorial services were held Saturday, October 27, at BartlettChapman Funeral Home, St. Albans. You may share memories or condolences with the family at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.
DONALD RAY PITZER Donald Ray Pitzer, Sr. 74, of Scott Depot, formerly of Nitro and Tyler Mountain, W.Va. died on October 26, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, after a long battle with lung disease. Born in Charleston, W.Va., on August 29, 1938, to Palmer and Delsie Pitzer, Donald was a 1957 graduate of Nitro High School. While in high school, he was a member of the Civil Air Patrol, and following graduation, he joined the US Army where served as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles. Upon completing military service, he worked in chemical and fiber plants in the KanawhaValley and attendedWest Virginia State University. Donald was an active member of the Nitro and St. Albans communities for many years, working as a manager for Fas Chek Supermarkets. He also enjoyed traveling, and particularly enjoyed exploring the American West. An avid sports enthusiast, Donald was a loyal Mountaineer fan who rarely missed a game. He is remembered as a loving husband and father and a kind human being who always offered a hand up to those in need. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Wilma Jean, of Scott Depot; his sons, Donald Pitzer, Jr. (Stephanie) of Poca, Jonathan Pitzer (Anessa) of Hurricane, and Vincent Pitzer of Ohio; his daughters, Teresa Lynn Ecrement of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Lisa Lynn Yauger (Joey) of Cincinnati, Ohio; his brothers, Eugene Atkins of Springfield, Ohio, John Henry Atkins (Dot) of Davisville, W.Va., and Paul Wells (Connie) of Leon, W.Va.; and sister-in-law Delores Atkins of Dunbar; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Palmer Pitzer, Jr., and James Atkins, and by his parents. A memorial service was held Monday, October 29, 2012, Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, Nitro, W.Va. with Pastor David Lee officiating. The family requests memorial donations are made to the Nitro Presbyterian Church, 111 21st St., Nitro, W.Va. 25143 or Putnam County Animal Relief, 1 Sabre Road, Winfield, W.Va. 25213. You may express on-line condolences at www.cookefuneralhome.com.
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The Putnam Standard PAUL LEWIS RICE Paul Lewis Rice, 71, of Saint Albans, passed away October 25, 2012, at his home after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Rice; six children; 10 grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren; four brothers; and one sister. Services were private. Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.
EDITH MURIEL ROSS Edith Muriel Ross, our beloved mother of 78 years went home to be with the Lord Wednesday October 24, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House. She was a member of the Clendenin Church of Christ, retired employee of Kanawha County Systems, where she was a cook at Pinch Elementary School. Edith was the daughter of the late Solomon Lafayette Taylor and Naomi Susan Salisbury Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Norman Brooks Ross, several deceased siblings and a grandchild Johnny Myers. She is survived by: sons, Larry B. Ross and his wife Phyllis of St. Albans, and George Norman Ross of Clendenin; daughters, Linda Joyce Myers of Blue Creek, Carol Myers and husband John of Calvert City, Ky., Kathy Metheney and husband Harry of Hico, and Gloria Frye of Fayetteville, N.C.; sisters, Jodie Buchan of Eustis, Fla. and Doris Schoolcraft of Dunbar; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 5 greatgreat-grandchildren. The family would like to make a special recognition to Sandy Elswick and 3 west CAMC Memorial Doctors, Nurses and Staff. Funeral services were held Sunday October 28, 2012, at Matics Funeral Home Clendenin with Wayne Teel officiating. A private burial will be in Carnes Chapel Cemetery Pentacre, W.Va. at a later date. The family suggests donations are made to Hubbard Hospice House 1001 Kennawa Drive Charleston, W.Va. 25311. Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.
MONA RITA (SKEENS) RUSSELL Mona Rita (Skeens) Russell of Nitro, went home to the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, October 24th. Mona was first and foremost a Christian. She was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church in Cross Lanes. She had a life-long love of learning and of teaching others. She taught Sunday School classes and group Bible studies for many years. We don't know how many people's lives she impacted, but we know there are many. "The battle is over. The victory is won. No more nights, There sits
God's Son. No more pain. It will always be day one - Hallelujah" (Lyrics by Mona's brother, Bud Skeens) Mona was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Jack; her parents, Carl and Edith Skeens; and her brother, Gene Skeens. Mona is survived by her sister, Nada Price of Bowling Green, Ky.; brothers, Bud Skeens and spouse, Jeanetta of Cazy, W.Va.; and Rodney Skeens and spouse Susan of Daniels, W.Va.; her sister-in-law, June Skeens of Letart, W.Va.; her four children and their spouses, Elaine and Roger Harrison of Nitro, Jack and Suzie Russell of Nitro, Julie and Terry Slater of Cross Lanes, and Jennifer Russell of Nitro; step-daughter, Barbara Alt and spouse Ben of Louisville, Ky; her nine grandchildren, Jeff, Jessica, Jason, Lisa, Emily, Joshua, Breanna, Bethany and Caleb; and also six great-grandchildren (and one on the way). A funeral service was held Friday, October 26th, at Gatens Harding Funeral Home in Poca, with the Rev. Rodney Skeens presiding. A brief service was held in the chapel at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House, W.Va., on Saturday, October 27th. The family would like to thank mom's caregiver, Teresa Burdette, and also HospiceCare. Their love and compassionate care was invaluable. The family requests that donations in honor of Mona are made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston, W.Va. 25387.
WILLIAM SOL SHEILS SR., MD William Sol Sheils Sr., MD, 77, of Huntington, died on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born June 17, 1935, in Huntington, W.Va., the son of the late Raymond Taylor and Mary Alice Sheils. He was a founder and past president of Huntington Internal Medicine Group, where he served with distinction as a cardiologist until his retirement in 1997. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Nov. 4 at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, where he was an active and dedicated member for more than 40 years. Dr. Allen Reasons, senior minister and treasured friend, officiated. Entombment was held at Woodmere Memorial Park. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of more than 56 years, Barbara Wells Sheils; and their five children, William Jr., MD (Debbie), Douglas (Bridget), Geoffrey (Melinda), Susan (Sean Gatewood) and David (Julie). He is also survived by his identical twin brother, John P. Sheils, MD (Carolyn), of Miami, Fla. He was a proud and adoring grandfather to 14 grandchildren, Sarah Hastings (Hilton), Allison Kays (Adam), Jordan Sheils, Katie Sheils, Henry Sheils, Sam Sheils, Maddie Sheils, Natalie Sheils, Hunter Gatewood,
Grant Gatewood, Laura Gatewood, Anna Sheils, Will Sheils and Joseph Sheils; as well as a greatgrandfather to four great-grandchildren, Benjamin Hastings, Jacob Hastings, Eliza Kays and Owen Kays. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Marshall College in 1957 and his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1960. After an internship in Springfield, Ohio, and residencies in internal medicine at Cabell Huntington Hospital and Indiana University, he returned to Huntington to practice medicine, where he served on the medical staffs of Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital in a variety of leadership positions for more than 30 years. Board certified by the American College of Internal Medicine, he was a member of the American Society of Internal Medicine and was a Fellow in both the American College of Physicians and the American College of Chest Physicians. As a long-time team physician for the Marshall University Athletic Department, he was inducted into the MU Sports Medicine Hall of Fame in 2007. He also served as a physician and Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, based in Fort Knox, Ky., during theVietnam War. The Sheils family would like to thank Hospice of Huntington employeesVicky Crook, Mickey Newsome, Connie Jefferies, John Smith and Margy Copley, as well as the nurses, physicians, administration and staff of the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, for their remarkable compassion and the outstanding care they provided Dr. Sheils. The family requests condolences are directed to Hospice of Huntington. Beard Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
ROBERT B. "BERT" SMITH Robert B. "Bert" Smith, 63, of Hometown, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House-West. Bert, formerly the Activities Director at Cedar Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sissonville, W.Va., coached the geriatrics team in the International Geri Olympics in Prague, the Czech Republic in 2008. This team was the first from the United States to ever participate in these events. Team USA returned as International Geri Olympic Champions. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. and Virginia F. Smith; brothers, Benjamin R. Smith, Richard Smith and Jeffery Smith; daughter, Alea Cochran. Bert is survived by step-mother, Bernice E. Smith of St. Albans; life partner, Darlene Smith; sons, Matthew (Becky) Smith of Belle and Perry (Lori) Smith of Sis-
November 8,2012 – Page 17 sonville; daughters, Jodi L. (Brian) Ratliff of Jacksonville, N.C., and Celia (Mick) Prouse of South Charleston; brothers, Stephen A. (Sharon K.) Smith of Red House, Wayne (Pamela) Smith of Pickerington, Ohio, Mike Smith of St. Albans and Anthony Smith of St. Albans; sisters, Mary F. Daughtery of Blandchester, Ohio, Ealana L. Gerstle of Culloden, Della Pickens of Winfield, Rosa M. Moore of St. Albans, Torrence G. (Charles) Williams of St. Albans, Brenda Kohns of Las Vegas, Nevada, Erica Smith of St. Albans; 10 grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a host of friends. A memorial service to honor the life of Bert was held Friday, October 26, 2012, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston with Rev. Roy Boyd officiating. The family would like to express our appreciation and sincere gratitude to all those who cared for and loved Bert. The family asks that donations are made to American Cancer Society, 301 RHL Blvd, Suites 6 & 7, Charleston, W.Va. 25309. Memories of Bert may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, was in charge of arrangements.
DENNIS EUGENE WAUGH Mr. Dennis Eugene Waugh, 58, of Poca, passed away October 23, 2012, at home. Gene is a former employee of Republic Container and Stericycle. He is preceded in death by his parents Allen and Ima Waugh and brothers Warren and Robert Waugh. He is survived by his children Todd, Mark and Jennifer Waugh; granddaughter, Autumn Marie Waugh; sisters, Betty McComas, Rosie Hysell, and Sherry Kirtley; brother, Rusty Waugh and dog Teddy. A tribute to the life of Gene was held Saturday October 27, 2012, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Willard Beller officiating. Burial followed in Balls Chapel Cemetery, Ashton. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Waugh family.
DAVID ROBINSON YOUNG David Robinson Young, 68, of Winfield, passed away Friday October 26, 2012, at his daughter's home with his family by his side. After starting David Young Lumber Company with his brothers, it evolved into Young Builders and Construction, where he retired in 2003 to devote his time to his farm and family. He was a member of the Adda Baptist Church and trustee of Lower Hodges Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents James Donald "Doc" and Elsie M. Young and his wife Ruth Ann Young. He is survived by his daughter, Stacy Faulkner and her husband Rusty; son, David Young and his wife, Lynn; grandchildren, Melissa Gibson, Stephanie Hager, Kimberly Browning, David Young III, Heather, Elizabeth and Cheyenne Young, Robbie, Mason and Joey Faulkner, great-grandchildren; Kaylee Young, Eric and Clayton Hager, Ryan Rose and Sadie Browning, Weston Young; brothers, C. D. Young and Darrell R. Young; and sisters, June Thompson and Patty Wilcoxen. Funeral services were held Tuesday October 30, 2012, at Adda Baptist Church with Rev. Charley Moses and Rev. Ray Sovine officiating. Burial followed in Lower Hodges Cemetery. Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane was in charge of arrangements. Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.
ROLAND "SHELTON" YOUNG Roland "Shelton" Young, 79, of St. Albans, lost his battle with cancer Monday, October 22, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. Born January 21, 1933, in St. Albans, Roland was a son of the late Howard and Vivian Thomas Young. He was also preceded in death by his son, Kevin Alan Young and grandson, Sean Burns. Shelton retired from FMC in South Charleston as a steam plant operator. He was a Cincinnati Reds fan, enjoyed fishing at Nags Head, N.C. and John Wayne movies. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Peggy Perkins Young; daughters, Debbie (Roy) White of St. Albans, Babette (Charlie) Flanagan of Charleston, Dawn (Ron) Fulknier of Dunbar and Tammy (Rick) Young of St. Albans; sister, Delores Russell of Vero Beach, Fla.; brother, Robert A. Young of Vero Beach, Fla.; lifelong friend, Uncle Shirley and Debbie Hensley of Akron, Ohio; as well as six grandchildren, Angie (Dave) Thompson, Amy (Dan) Monday, Samantha Robinson, Heather (Ronnie) White, Andrew Burns and William Fulknier and six great grandchildren, Taylor Crouch, Peyton Thompson, Jordon Thompson, Jayson Monday, Sarah Monday and Kylie Robinson. Memorial services were conducted Friday, October 26, 2012, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans with Rev. Paul Romine officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. The family request donations are made to a charity of your choice in his memory. You may also share memories or condolences with the family at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.
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Time For Service
Time For Service ~ Area Church Services ~
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church ~ Buff Creek Rd. Hurricane, WV. "Helping the hurt get out of the dirt" Service TimesSunday morning 10:00 a.m.; Sunday eve. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. Eve Bible study 7:00 p.m. Special meeting 4th Saturday each month at 7:00 p.m. All area Churches welcome. Heaven is obtainable, Hell is avoidable. We still preach The Book, The Blood and, The Blessed Hope. Pastor Ernie Spence – 304-617-2752. Redeemer Presbyterian Church, PCA, welcomes the community to learn of God's love and grace. They meet at Teays Valley Cinema for worship service at 10 a.m. The church's pastor is Barrett Jordan. For more information, call the church office, 304-757-1197, or check the church's website at www.redeemerpcawv.org. Teays Valley Church of God ~ 4430 Teays Valley Road, PO Box 270, Scott Depot, WV 25526 www.tvcog.org - (304)757-9222. Service times: Sunday’s - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship, 6:00 p.m. Evening Discipleship. Wednesday’s: 6:45 p.m. Evening Discipleship. Pastor Melissa Pratt. Winfield Community Church~ 144 Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV, 25560. (304) 5861146. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Michael Hurlbert. Mt. Salem UM Church ~ 4-1/2 miles East of Hurricane on Rt. 60 across from covered bridge, on left. Sunday: Morning worship 9:30; Sunday School 10:30. Wednesday Bible study 7:00 P.M.; Family night first Wednesday of each month @ 7:00 P.M. Pastor: Ralph Kernen (304) 7578446. Presbyterian Church of the Covenant ~ Living the Love of Jesus Christ. 2438 US Route 60, Hurricane, WV 25526. 304-5622012, pcclife.com Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Buffalo Church of God ~ Corner of Rt 62 & Church Street, Buffalo (Putnam Co.). Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship; 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Mid-week Service. Pas-
tor Wayne Burch. 304-937-3447.
~ 4345 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV. 757-9166.
Winfield United Methodist Church ~ Looking for a church family? Join us at Winfield United Methodist Church, 20 Radwin Drive (Behind McDonald’s) Winfield. Two services 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Pastor: Tom Hill.
Pastor Dr. Rod Taylor. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid Week Service 7 p.m. www.thedepotlive.com
Springdale Free Will Baptist Church ~ Cow Creek Road, Hurricane (Directions: Off Rt 34, 21/2 miles on Cow Creek Road, stay on left fork of Cow Creek. Church is on the right). Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Midweek Service 7 p.m. Pastor Larry Cooper. 5625389. Teays Valley Church of the Nazarene~ 3937 Teays Valley Road, Teays, WV 25569 (Mail: PO Box 259) Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning worship; 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship. Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. Prayer Gathering, Children & Teen Programs. Last Saturday of each month; Clothing Closet from 9 a.m. until noon. Free clothes for everyone! Pastor: Rev. Charles V. Williams. Phone: 304-757-8400. First Baptist Church~ “Connecting People to Jesus Christ” 2635 Main Street, Hurricane, WV, 25526 – 304-562-9281. Dr. James E. Lutz, Senior Pastor. Sunday services: 8:50 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Sunday School – 10 a.m.; Wednesday 6:30 p.m. www.fbcoh.com Good Hope Baptist Church ~ Turkey Creek Road, Hurricane. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. Ascension Catholic Church 905 Hickory Mill Rd., Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-562-5816. Services: Saturday evening 5:30 p.m. Sunday morning 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Rev. Neil R. Buchlein, Pastor. www.ascensionwv.com Cross of Grace Lutheran Church ~ 30 Grace Drive, Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-562-0616. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday - 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Pastor Jerry Kliner, STS. “Where people discover Jesus and grow in Faith”. www.coglutheran.com Scott Depot Christ Fellowship
Teays Valley Baptist Church ~ Dr. John D. Smith, Pastor. 3926 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-757-9306. www.teaysvalleybaptist.com Services: SUNDAY - Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship & Children’s Church 10:30 a.m.; Evening worship 6:00 p.m.; Choir Rehearsal 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY – Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m.; Awana 7:00 p.m. All services are interpreted for the deaf. TV Service on Suddenlink Channel 2, Wed. 8:30 – 9 p.m. Radio Program WEMM 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Buffalo Presbyterian Church ~ 2125 Buffalo Road, Buffalo, WV, 25033. Sunday School Service 10 a.m.; Worship Sunday Service 11 a.m. Wednesday Service – Bible Study, 7 p.m. Pastor – Denver Tucker. Buffalo Nazarene Church ~ Rt. 62, Buffalo, WV, 25033. Sunday School Service 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday night Worship Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Pastor Sherry Kinsey 937-3258. Otter Branch Church ~ Box 213, 18 Mile Road, Buffalo, WV, 25033 Sunday School Service 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Pastor Mike Tucker. Manilla Chapel ~ Manilla Ridge Road, Robertsburg, WV. SUNDAY: Morning service 10 a.m.; Evening service 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY: Bible Study at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Way of Truth Tabernacle ~ 900 Roosevelt Dr., Eleanor, WV. Services: Sunday morning 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Pastor Nathan Morris (304)543-8053. A new beginning on the old path. Bethel Baptist – Upper Mud River Road, Sias, WV. Services: Sunday morning 10 a.m.; Sunday night 6 p.m.; Wednesday night 7:00 p.m. Glad Tidings Assembly of God ~ 121 Mill Road, Hurricane, WV,
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25526. Adult & Children’s Service Sunday 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Midweek Service 7:00 p.m. Church Phone 304-562-3074. Pastor: Rebekah Jarrell. Asst. Pastor: Aaron Hil. Winfield Presbyterian Church ~ Winfield Presbyterian Church, 4th and Ferry Streets. “A praying community where friendship counts.” Cherrie Sizemore, Minister. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.; Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Looking for a church to call “home”? We would like to be that place. Pine Grove Church of Christ ~ 4504 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot. 304-757-8543 (o); 304757-2866 (h). prediger1@verizon.net. Sunday morning Bible Classes 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Studies 7:00 p.m. Tm Jorgensen, Minister. Grandview Baptist Church, Red House. Sunday school – 10 am; Sunday evening 7 pm; Wednesday 7 pm. Pastor: Woody Willard. Winfield Church of the Nazarene ~ 2986 Winfield Rd., Winfield, WV 25213. Sunday School 9:45 am; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 am; Sunday Praise Service at 6:00pm; Wednesday Kidz & Teens 7:00 pm; Wednesday Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm. Pastor Robert Fulton, 304-5862180. Laywell Church of Christ ~ Sycamore Road, Hurricane, WV. Services: Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m. Phone number for more information, 304-562-6135. Kanawha Valley Baptist Church ~ 949 Roosevelt Ave., (U.S. Rt. 62), Eleanor, WV 25070. Pastors: John Hage and Art Hage. Phone
304-437-3513 and 304-437-2740. Services: 3:00 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church ~ Rt. 3 Box 97 (6242 Trace Fork Rd.), Hurricane, WV 25526. Phone 304-562-5880. Sunday School: 10 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Children’s Emmy Club, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Pastor: Robert Adkins. Everyone welcome. Providence Baptist Church ~ Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday night 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Bob Kelly. Phone 304-586-2832. Gateway Christian Church ~ Weekly Sunday Evening Service at 6 p.m. Valley Park, Hurricane, WV. Adult & Children’s Ministry available. For more information please call 304-727-8919 or visit www.gatewaychurch.net. Senior Minister: Dave Stauffer. LOVE GOD – LOVE PEOPLE – SERVE. Lakeview Christian Church ~ 108 Lakeview Drive, Hurricane, WV, 25526. Services: Sunday – 11 am and 6:30 pm; Wednesday – 7 pm. Pastor: Jeff Maynard. Phone 304-562-9265. Faith Independent Church ~ Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, Sunday Choir Practice 6 p.m., Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7 p.m. A little country church set on the side of Rt. 62 in the big town of Black Betsy, WV. Pastoral Team: Michael Landers and Randy Browning Sousanah FWB Church ~ Charley Creek Road, Culloden. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Night Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 p.m.
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Community News
St. Francis School raises money for Christ’s Kitchen
The students at St. Francis School in St. Albans recently decorated pumpkins to raise money for Christ’s Kitchen. Third grade teacher, Mrs. Helen Erickson, coordinated the
fundraiser, and the pumpkins were displayed in the school for all to see. Thanks to an outpouring of support, $232 was raised and donated to Christ’s Kitchen.
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Photography 101: Oak tree in October ISO: 200 Shutter: 1/125 Aperture/F-stop: 18 Flash: Onboard The intention behind this shot was to show an aspect of fall time in West Virginia. This shot is an easy one to pull off. Distorted perception makes this shot unique. More often than not, breaking basic rules can lead to great photography. By getting inches away from this object and zooming out with a large aperture, you can really emphasize the length of the tree while showing some of the intricacies in the bark, limbs and leaves. Large apertures often help to emphasize the size of objects or people in your pictures. Ø Zoom out as far as your lens can Ø Hold the camera at the base of the tree, lens pointing straight up and running parallel with its trunk Ø Make sure the sun does not blind you or cause flare in your shot Ø Make sure your flash is on Ø Depending on the brightness of the sun, you may need to decrease the shutter speed Editor’s Note:This week begins a new column,“Photography 101”in the Putnam Standard. Reporter/Photographer Justin Waybright will be bringing his knowledge of photography to our readers. Through his camera lens,
Justin will show – as well as explain – to us how the photo was
taken as well as the best settings to use.