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MESOTHELIOMA FROM PAGE 1
Bowles said that in working to have Mesothelioma Awareness Day designated in the state of West Virginia she received a great deal of help and support from Putnam County Delegate Brady Paxton and Putnam County State Senator Mike Hall. Bowles said that after contacting the legislators, it was less than a month later that both the state House of Delegates and the State Senate passed resolutions designating Sept. 26, 2012 as Mesothelioma Awareness Day. “In less than one month from visiting the Capitol, my mother, my son and myself were invited to the Capitol to sit through the House and Senate for passage of the Resolution,” Bowles said. “(And) As of March 2, National Mesothelioma Awareness Day is now recognized in the state of West Virginia.” The day designating Mesothelioma Awareness will come just before Bowles third annual ROD's Benefit for Meso, which this year is
Jaden Bowles examines a senate resolution passed on March 2 that declares Sept. 26 Mesothelioma Awareness Day in West Virginia. Jaden's grandfather, Richard Dorsey, died of Mesothelioma in 2008. Courtesy photo
March 19-23,2012 – Page 3 set for Sept. 22 in Eleanor. This year's event is expected to feature a walk, outdoor gospel singing, food, children's activities, raffle prizes, a silent auction, a 50/50 drawing and more, Bowles said. All money raised goes to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation to support their research to cure the disease. “This September will be my third year at putting this event on in Eleanor Town Park in Eleanor,” Bowles said. “Each year we have raised around or a little over $15,000 for research. We have had a great turnout and each year it continues to grow with the help and sponsorship of our local communities. I am blessed at all the support I have received.” For more information, visit Bowles' website at www.rodsbenefit4 meso.webs.com or call her at (304) 395-0636. General donations can be sent to Missy Bowles at ROD’s Benefit P.O. Box 205, Bancroft, WV 25011.
Putnam's unemployment rate up slightly in January By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
CHARLESTON – Putnam County's unemployment rate rose slightly to 6.7 percent in January, but remained ahead of the overall state unemployment rate of 7.8 percent, according to data released last week by WorkForce West Virginia. Overall, 46 counties in West Virginia reported increased unemployment rates in January, compared to six that reported declining unemployment rates. The five highest county un-
ELECTION FROM PAGE 1 In order to be eligible to be a poll worker, Wood said that you must be a resident of Putnam County, must be 18 years of age and registered to vote. A training session is provided for poll workers before the primary election, Wood said. In addition to performing a civic duty, Wood said that poll workers are also paid for their services. Workers receive $50 for attending the training session and then $150 for working on Election Day. Wood said that anyone who is interested in becoming a poll worker should contact his office as soon as possible at (304) 586-0202.
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employment rates in January were Calhoun (13.2 percent), Roane (12.9 percent), Wirt (12.4 percent), Wetzel (12.1 percent), and Mason (12.0 percent). The lowest county unemployment rate in January was Monongalia (5.2 percent), followed closely by Jefferson (5.8 percent). In Putnam County, unemployment was up slightly from the 6.4 percent rate reported in December 2011. Year over year, Putnam County's unemployment rate improved more than a full percentage point as it stood at 8.3 percent in January 2011. Overall, Putnam County's total nonfarm payroll was 19,570 people in January, compared to 19,050 in January 2011. Putnam County had 3,900 people working in the goods producing sector, while 15,670 worked in service industries, according to WorkForce West Virginia.
Statewide, West Virginia’s unemployment rate climbed fourtenths of a percentage point to 7.8 percent in January, WorkForce West Virginia reported. The number of unemployed state residents rose from 2,400 to 61,600. Statewide, total nonfarm payroll employment declined 16,100, with losses of 3,400 in the goods-producing sector and 12,700 in the service-providing sector. Within the goods-producing sector, employment declines were led by a seasonal loss of 2,700 in construction. Manufacturing employment dropped 700, while employment in mining and logging was unchanged. Within the service-providing sector, declines included 4,100 in government, 3,800 in trade, transportation, and utilities, 1,900 in educational and health services, 900 in leisure and hos-
pitality, 900 in professional and business services, 500 in other services, 400 in financial activities, and 200 in information. Since January 2011, total nonfarm payroll employment statewide has risen 19,200, with gains of 5,800 in the goods-producing sector and 13,400 in the service-providing sector. Employment gains included 5,300 in government, 3,600 in leisure and hospitality, 3,400 in educational and health services, 3,200 in mining and logging, 2,900 in construction, 1,700 in professional and business services, 300 in other services, and 300 in trade, transportation, and utilities. Employment declines included 1,200 in financial activities and 300 in manufacturing. Information employment was unchanged over the year.