CHARLESTON, WV - Top offthe holiday season with threedays of children’s activities andfamily movies that will air on thebig screen of the Norman L.FaganWestVirginia State Theaterat the Culture Center, State Capi-tol, in Charleston on Wednesday,Dec. 26, Thursday, Dec. 27, andFriday, Dec. 28. Each day will fea-ture a different film and they willbe shown twice, at noon and 3p.m. Children’s activities relatingto the arts, historic preservationand the state museum also willtake place each day in the GreatHall from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Allevents are free and the public isinvited to attend.

Arthur Christmas (2011, 97minutes, Rated PG) will beshown on Wednesday. This 3D-animated feature film at last re-veals the incredible,never-before-known answer toevery child’s question: “So how

does Santa deliver all those pres-ents in one night?” The answer:Santa’s exhilarating, ultra-high-tech operation hidden beneaththe North Pole. But at the heart ofthe film is a story with the ingre-dients of a Christmas classic – afamily in a state of comic dys-function and an unlikely hero,Arthur, with an urgent missionthat must be completed beforeChristmas morning dawns. Thefilm stars James McAvoy, HughLaurie, Eva Longoria and Laura

Linney. Arthur Christmas waswell received by critics whopraised its animation, humorand heart-warming story.

On Thursday, visitors can seeBrave (2012, 100 minutes, RatedPG). This Walt Disney/Pixar ani-mated movie whisks you awayon an astonishing adventurewith Merida, a skilled archer andimpetuous daughter of King Fer-gus (Billy Connolly) and QueenElinor (Emma Thompson). De-termined to carve her own path

in life, Merida defies an age-oldcustom sacred to the uproariouslords of the land and inadver-tently unleashes chaos and furyin the kingdom. When she turnsto an eccentric old Witch (JulieWalters) for help, she is grantedan ill-fated wish. The ensuingperil forces Merida to discoverthe meaning of true bravery inorder to undo a beastly curse be-fore it’s too late.

Secret of the Wings (2012, 92minutes, Rated G) will bescreened on Friday. This com-puter-animated film byWalt Dis-ney Pictures invites you on anincredible journey to an amazingnew world. For the fairies of PixieHollow, the Winter Woods arestrictly off limits. But when amysterious force draws TinkerBell to cross the border into thisunknown world, she discovers asecret that will change her life

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Ronald T. Cabacar has joinedthe Robert C. Byrd Institute forAdvanced Flexible Manufactur-ing (RCBI) as a Design Engineer.

Cabacar has more than nineyears of experience in manufac-turing industry. He worked at McSweeny’s Inc. as Engineering su-pervisor for more than four yearsand worked at Omron Philip-pines under Social BusinessGroup as a Manufacturing Engi-neer and Tooling departmentmanager for five years. He hasalso worked in other industries,including construction, shipbuilding and transportation.

He earned his bachelor’s de-gree in Mechanical Engineeringfrom The University of the East,Philippines, and a Master’s de-gree in Business Education fromStrayer University in Alexandria,Va. He has a Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification from Com-monwealth University Center ofCorporate Education.

“These are exciting times atRCBI as we break new ground inAddititive and Composite Man-ufacturing, and other innovativetechnologies,” said CharlotteWeber, RCBI director and CEO.“We anticipate that RonCabacar’s background in me-chanical manufacturing, prod-uct development and qualityinitiatives will complementRCBI’s current mechanical andproduction engineering activi-ties and be a real asset to us inour efforts.”

Cabacar is a member of theSociety of Manufacturing Engi-neers (SME) and a senior mem-ber of the Philippine Society ofMechanical Engineers.

RCBI AddsDesignEngineer

`Train up a child in the wayhe should go; and when he isold, he will not depart from it.’ –Proverbs 22:6.

CHARLESTON–Fires,wrecksandarrests.

For EMS responders, firefightersandpoliceofficers,it’sjustanotherday.

Thenameofthegameishelp,andthese brave men and women do thisbyputtingtheirlivesontheline,daily.They place themselves second andplacethewell-beingofothersfirst.

At the end of the week, a group ofthem jump on motorcycles to betterthe lives of residents throughout thecommunity. The Brothers in BlueMotorcycle Club (BIB) hits the road,spreadinghopeand love toarearesi-dents.

“Our group is public servants, butwefeltlikeweshoulddoalittlemore,”said Brothers in Blue Vice PresidentandPutnamdeputyTysonMitchell.

They did a little more on Sat., Dec.15.

These first responders gathered at

the Charleston Walmart to host a“ShopwithaCop”event.

One-by-one,35childrenwalkedin

the store empty-handed. Momentslater,thesameboysandgirlsexitedthefrontdoorswithapileoftoys,thankstodonationsfromaroundthearea,andthebigheartsof local firefighters,po-liceandEMScrews.

“Alotofkidsdon’tgetChristmases,andwefeltthiswouldbeagreat,ben-eficial thing for the children in thecommunity,” said BIB member andPutnamMedicWesHolstein.

Mitchell,Holsteinandothersserveresidentseveryday. Buteventslikethisofferadifferenttypeofhelpandadif-ferentfeelinginsidetheirhearts.

“It’sagoodfeelingtogivetoachild,”Holsteinsaid. “Wearetryingtoreachout,giveanddosomethinggood.”

The non-profit motorcycle club inPutnam County has only been openforayear,butalreadyhasmadeadif-ferenceinlocalcommunities.

Brothers in Blue Spread Christmas JoyBy JustinWaybright

justin@theputnamstandard.com

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This group of EMS responders, firefighters and police officers are the Brothersin Blue Motorcycle Club of W. Va. They ride to raise money to impact the qual-ity of lives throughout the state. These men share a love for helping others andthe open road. On Dec. 15, they held a "Shop with a Cop" event in Charlestonto give area children a Christmas. Courtesy photo.

"Buffalo for SeniorCitizens"

A buffet dinner will be held atthe Buffalo Diner on Saturday,Dec 22, 2 PM - ?

There will be a variety of foodselections with the cost of thedinner being the focus of thisevent.

Admission cost is a MER-CHANT GIFT CARD, of anyamount. (Example: a gift certifi-cate or card from any of our localmerchants - Buffalo Foodking,Buffalo Drug, Stokes, Exxon, An-galenos, Tammy's Restaurant,Dollar General, Buffalo Diner,Buffalo Shopping Center, Fruth,Foodland, Rite-Aid, Walmart,Kroger's, Edible Arrangements,Home Depot, etc).

The gift card donations will becollected at the door on the dayof the event and distributed toBuffalo and local area senior cit-izens, in a random manner.

If you have any questions,please feel free to contact any ofthe volunteers organizing thisevent:

Melody Matthews, Trojan CarClub, Warren and Jesse Sham-blin, and of course Billy &Deanna Desimone, owners ofthe Buffalo Diner.

SpeakEasy SinglesNewYear’s Eve Dance

SpeakEasy Singles will havetheir New Year’s Eve Dance from9 pm – 1 am on Monday, Decem-ber 31st. There will be specialfood, non-alcoholic drinks,music by DJ Randy Justice andmore. WV State University – Wil-son Student Union, WashingtonAvenue off of WV 25 (FairlawnAvenue), Institute. Cost is $10members; $12 non-members.

PutnamCountySchools Developmental

ScreeningPutnam County Schools De-

velopmental Screenings will beheld on Friday, January 4, 2013 atthe Teays Valley PresbyterianChurch, Teays Valley Road. Wewill screen children ages 2-1/2 to4 years for speech/language,hearing, vision, motor skills, so-cial skills, self-help and cognitionPlease call 586-0500 ext 1154, toschedule an appointment.

2013 Pool Discounts(25% off Wave Pool and

County Pool Passes) NOW – De-cember 21, 2012

This holiday season the Put-nam County Parks & RecreationCommission is giving a 25% dis-count on 2013 season passes.

A great stocking stuffer!To purchase season passes

contact the Putnam CountyParks and Recreation office byDecember 21 at 562-0518 ext. 10.

Network ofWomen(NOW)Monthly Meeting

Date: December 20, 2012Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AMAbout NOW:This committee is led by

women in business in the com-munity. Programs are designedto support women in the busi-ness community. Typical pro-grams conducted throughout theyear are a blood drive, the“Uniquely Me” Program, “LadiesNight Out” and “In the Know”.The group also participates in“Bell Ringing” for the SalvationArmy and collected non-perish-able food items throughout theyear and distributed to the localfood pantry to give back to thecommunity. NOW is open to allwomen working for and withPutnam County Chamber mem-ber businesses interested in ex-panding their professional,personal and social relationshipswith other women.

SC Public LibraryHoliday Closings

The South Charleston PublicLibrary will be closed December24 and 25, 2012 for the Christmasholiday. The Library will also beclosed December 31, 2012 andJanuary 1, 2013 for the New Year.They will reopen on Wednesday,December 26, 2012 at 9 a.m.; andwill reopen on Wednesday, Janu-ary 2, 2013 at 9 a.m.

Nitro SeniorCitizen Center

The Nitro Senior Center, Sec-ond Avenue and 21st Street, isopen from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. week-days. Lunch is served at 11:30a.m. All seniors are invited tovisit, have lunch, play pool orcards, use exercise machines and

enjoy other activities. For thoseneeding a ride, the senior van isavailable by calling 304-755-5502before 9 a.m.

New - Beginning DigitalPhotography Class

Putnam County Parks & Recre-ation Commission is hosting aPhotography Class instructed byLaura Moul. Classes will be heldin The Commons of PutnamCounty by the Wave Pool forthree consecutive Tuesday’s Jan.22, 29, Feb.5, 2013 From 5:30 –7:30 P.M.

For more information, pleasecontact Laura at 743-8281 orcheck out her website atwww.moulphotography.com orto register call the Park Office at304-562-0518 Ext. 10.

Caregiver SupportProgram

The Family Caregiver SupportProgram offers support, trainingand relief to those providing full-time caregiving for a loved one.Services include in-home respiteand counseling. Putnam Aging,the West Virginia Bureau of Sen-ior Services and the Metro AreaAgency on Aging sponsors theprogram.

For more information, contactSally Halstead, 304-562-9451.

Breast CancerSupport Group

Meetings are held in the edu-cation room at CAMC Teays Val-ley Hospital every fourthMonday from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Ques-tions, call CAMC Family Re-source Center at 304-388-2545.

BingoEvery Wednesday night (7:00

p.m.)VFW Post 9097, TeaysValleyRoad. Public invited.

PCTC Adult LearningCenter provides

Academic RemediationStudents prepare for various

types of testing including ACT,GED, and LPN. Hours are 8 a.m.to 3 p.m. Monday through Thurs-day, and 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. onFriday. For more info. call 586-2411.

LiteracyVolunteers ofPutnamCounty

Would you like to make a dif-ference? Do you know someonewho needs help with reading?Become a literacy volunteer andhelp adults improve their basicacademic skills. We will teachyou how to help others throughour free 10 hour training sessionwhich will give you the skills youneed. Call 304-757-1550.

“REDHOT” Show ChoirAnnounces 2013 Dinner

Theater!Hurricane High School’s Red

Hot Show Choir cordially invitesthe public to its annual DinnerTheater on Friday, Saturday and

Sunday, January 4-6, at Hurri-cane High School.

This long-standing traditionhas grown extremely popularover the years by providing a fullservice meal, featuring ourseven-time State ChampionShow Choir members as theservers. While eating a homecooked meal of roast beef,mashed potatoes and gravy,green beans, salad, homemaderolls, dessert and drink, guestswill be entertained by specialMC’s as well as individual per-formances and prizes. Followingdinner, Red Hot will debut itscomplete 2013 competitionshow. Proceeds from the week-end will fund the group’s ex-penses for the upcomingcompetition season

Dinner Theater times & costare Friday - 6:30 pm; Saturday -1pm and 6:30 pm; and Sunday -1 pm. Cost is $15 adults and $10children 10 and under. Satur-day’s 1:00 matinee offers dis-count pricing of $12 adults and$7 children. Doors open onehour prior to dinner and seatingis on a first-come, first-servedbasis.

Advance reservations are re-quired and can be made by call-ing 304-743-0950. Red Hot trulyappreciates the continued sup-port of the community!

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I Love to tell the StoryThe Christmas Story is one of my favorite stories in the whole

world. I love to read and I’m glad I had good teachers who taught meto read. If you can read, you can succeed.

The Christmas Story is one of magnificent beauty and truth.The Lord Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. He came

by way of a virgin. Mary did not know a man and The Holy Ghostcame upon her and she was with child. Jesus Christ had no sin. Hisblood is perfect. No human father. Joseph was his earthly father, butGod is his heavenly father. To think how a King would come to earthfor us is so overwhelming. The gospel of Jesus is so simple a child canunderstand the Christmas message. I love to tell the story.

We read Luke Chapter two verses 1-19 on Christmas Eve or Christ-mas Day before opening presents. We made it a tradition when ourchildren were small and we have kept the tradition alive.

One man once said for Jesus to come to earth from out of IvoryPalaces would be like us living on the ground with the worms. I havenever forgotten that and I have thought about that over and over. Idon’t know anyone of us who would be willing to go down and liveamong the worms, but Jesus came to live among sinners.

To go to Calvary and shed His blood for all who ask Him into theirhearts. If there was any other way for people to be saved from theirsin, Jesus would not have come to earth.

I love to tell the story, because it is true.That little baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger in

Bethlehem is God in the flesh. When we see Jesus, we will see God.The story does not end at Calvary. Three days later He came out of

the borrowed tomb. It was borrowed because He knew He wouldn’tneed it long.

If you know Christ as your Saviour, please share it with your lovedones. Don’t take for granted all of your family will go to Heaven whenthey die. Only those who have accepted Christ in their hearts will bethere with you.

What better time than Christmas to tell the old, old story?

Velma’s ViewBy Velma Kitchens

Dear Christin,My endless search to find true

love has resulted inmy friends set-ting me up with every single guythey know. Most recently, my bestfriend threwme into the awkwardsituation of being forced to hangout with her recently divorced co-worker. The problem, while thismay not sound like much of aproblem, is that we hit it off great!We had so much in common, wewere mutually attracted to eachother, and it was the best time I’vehad with a guy in awhile. But,here’s the kicker - he’s only beendivorced for a month! Do youthink this could pose as a prob-lem?Or do you think I have noth-ing to worry about?Sincerely,Single in the CityDear Single,I hate to be the bearer of bad

news, and I could always bewrong, but the answer is yes –this is a big problem. I know thisis probably not what you wantedto hear, but I think somewheredeep down, you already knewwhat the answer was going to be.It would be one thing if you werejust looking for someone to havefun with. It is something else en-tirely if you are looking for a last-ing relationship.

Dating is SO hard. Not only do

you have to find someone thatyou are attracted to, can relate to,have things in common with, andthat meet your standards, butnow you have to worry aboutwhether or not they are actuallyavailable! Sure, he’s single, but ishe “available”? That’s the milliondollar question!

The thing about a newly di-vorced man is that they are usedto being in an exclusive relation-ship. That’s what they are mostcomfortable and familiar with. Sonaturally, when their marriage isover, they tend to seek out thatsame kind of relationship. Theproblem with this is that they arealso male.

Now, I don’t want anyone to ac-cuse me of “man-hating”, so letme explain. Any man who hasbeen with the same woman for along period of time is going to gothrough a “single spell”. This iswhat I like to refer to as the pe-riod of time when a guy suddenlyrealizes that he’s “free”. This sud-den urge to hit the town, andcheck out everything that is onthe menu that he has been miss-ing out on, may not hit him rightaway - especially if he is lickinghis wounds. But when it does Ihope you are far, far away.

You see, I’ve seen this happenmany, MANY times. It even hap-

pened to me once. Wounded guymeets girl. Girl falls for woundedguy. Guy feels better and starts re-evaluating his current situation.Girl gets crushed. And trust me,if it’s anything like what I wentthrough, it will not be an easy re-covery.

So, what to do about this newfriend of yours? Well, you maywant to start off by telling himabout your concerns. However,he will probably just tell you thateverything is fine and that he isfully recovered and ready to date.And this is not necessarily a lie.He may actually deem it to betrue. Don’t believe him!

I think the best course of ac-tion, if you really like this guy, isto try to remain friends.Close…but not too close. If youcan do that then maybe there willbe a future for the two of you -just not right now. Trust me, thisguy needs time to heal. And, like Isaid before, maybe I’m wrong.But would you really want to bewith a guy who felt nothing aftergoing through something as trau-matizing as a divorce? I didn’tthink so.

“Dating is about finding outwho you are and who others are.If you show up in a masqueradeoutfit, neither is going to hap-pen.” - Henry Cloud

Got a problem? Need some an-swers? Contact me atchristin@theputnamstandard.com

** The opinions of this columnare solely the opinions of this in-dividual writer and are not theopinions of the Putnam Standardor Cabell Standard newspapers. **

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Christin’s CornerBy Christin Daugherty

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WINFIELD,WV – Commission-ers said goodbye to one of theirown during a short Dec. 11 meet-ing.

Commissioner President GaryTillis had a bittersweet morning.Tillis thanked his fellow commis-sioners and the county he repre-sented for six years.

“This has been a great experi-ence, and it goes quick,” he said.“It’s been an honor to representPutnam County and work withthis staff…I’m trying to come toterms with moving on.”

Commissioner Steve Andesthanked Tillis for his hard work.

“It really has been a quick sixyears,” said Andes. “I consideryou a friend, and even though wemay have had our differences; itwas for the better of PutnamCounty.”

Commissioner Joe Haynesagreed, “We’ve been friends for along time, and we’ll continue tobe.”

Putnam County AdministratorBrian Donat said, “Best of luck toyou, Gary.”

Republican Andy Skidmorewill be taking over Tillis’ spot.Skidmore won the Nov. 6 elec-tion.

Tillis passed down some wordsof wisdom and encouragementto the new commissioner.

“It can appear to be over-whelming at first, but you havesome of the greatest people tolean on,” he said, looking towardHaynes, Andes and Donat.“You’ll always have someone tocall when you need help.”

Tillis expressed appreciation

for the residents of the county.“Thank you for giving me the

opportunity to serve,” he said. “Ilove this county and I love thepeople…This is the best countyin the state, and even the nation.”

Moments later, Tillis walkedout of the commission chambersfor the last time.

Although it was a short meet-ing, commissioners did discuss alarge project for the courthouse.

The county received an 80/20grant for $100,000. The state willpay $80,000 and the county$20,000 to continue the installa-tion of energy-efficient windows.This will cover about a quarter ofthe building’s windows.

“This should save on heatingand cooling costs,” said Haynes.

Donat agreed, “It will be ablessing.”

The installation is tentativelyscheduled to take place by earlysummer.

The Putnam County Commis-sion will meet again Tuesday, Jan.8.

Putnam Countysays Goodbye toCommissioner

By JustinWaybright

justin@theputnamstandard.com

This was Commissioner Gary Tillis’last meeting. He thanked commis-sioners and residents of PutnamCounty for their support. Tillis plansto spend more time with his familyand more energy at his full-time posi-tion at the W.Va. Laborers DistrictCouncil. Courtesy Photo.

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Last summer, the group held afundraiser called “Paws to the WallPoker Run” for the Putnam CountyAnimal Shelter. Also the bikers haveaidedfoodpantriesandraisedmoneyforMuscularDystrophy.

Theuniqueaspectsoftheirjobsandthe love for the open road, draws abondstrongerthanglue.

“Theguysherearemorelikefamilythanfriends,”saidMitchell.

“It’s a brotherhood of all threegroups:police,EMSandfire,”Holsteinsaid. “I joined this group…and Iwouldn’t trade what I have now for

anything.”Last November, Holstein rode to

Ohiowithhismotorcycleclubtoraisemoney to help pay medical bills for agirl, suffering from cancer. It was 38degrees.

“That’swhenIfirstjoinedtheclub,”hesaid. “Gettingtogotothatsankintome.”

The love of riding and giving isstrong with this non-profit organiza-tion. Itgoesdeep.

“It gives you a oneness with every-thing out in the open,” Holstein said.“…Twowheelsmovethesoul.”

The Brothers in Blue MotorcycleClub was established in 2005, inChicago, IL. Since then, the club hasexpanded. ItopenedachapterinPut-namCountyin2011.

“The W. Va. chapter was born inMarch2011. Afterlookingintoseveralclubsthedecisionwasmadetostartachapterofaclubthat sharedtheir in-terests in motorcycles, the open roadand the belief that family and friendscome first,” states the club’s website.“The group is made up of active andretired police officers, firefighters andEMS workers, and they do charityworkthroughoutthestate.”

To donate to Brothers in Blue or tojoin, callTyson Mitchell at (304) 550-1093 or mail to: Brothers in Blue, P.O.Box864,Hurricane,WV25526.

For more information about theclub,visitwww.brothersinblue.org

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December Birthdays!Happy Birthday to ALL

Carlton NelsonJackalyn Newman

Robin RogersAnita Rowen-Christian

Glenna SadlerKelly Smith

Ruby SowardsSara StrattonJeff Thacker

Jeralisa TurleyGloria Ward

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Skilar Nye (Dec. 23rd)Robert (Bob) FosterBonnie Fizer CoinerAngie CoryXavier CoryBeatrice Lovejoy (Dec. 31st)Darren EdwardsValarie MeadowsJohn MorrisonLiz RoopShay MillerDebbie PernellMary SizemoreHeather WinterPatricia Mitchell

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*****Archaeology in Rhapsidae

Encroaching upon the sight ofthe unseeingthe rasping of the dead leavesremind me of those earthbound.I seek shards of past livesand fragments of time.Whilst hoping the trail of truthshall not wane cold.Brushing aft the veil of fertileterra,the stains of a bygone eraare upon my finger whorls.This present age is all so familiar.That past lives and namelesslovesmight be revealed, andshared rituals not unlike oursto be examined in their absence.

Only time truly separates us.Death will not silence them.For the speechless are yet re-

vealing.As I listen to the unsaid

language of silence,they whom were once restlessare not so.And having slippedinto shadows of winter sleep,they are now risento a new light of dawn.But what have I truly uncov-

ered?Except that I’m sorrythat I missed you.Rod Sargent,WV

*****Reunion

I yearn for the way things wereand can never be.So many gone,waiting for us to join.Some day,at Heavens Gate.A family reunion,no one will want to miss.Our hearts will befilled with bliss.As we give our loved onesa long awaited kiss.Mary Ellen Davis,WV

*****Digital Desire

Night. Every nightfingers roam deftly with obses-

sion,wearing out plastic keysand plastic mouse.

This quiet desperationovertakes and threatensto consume.

So much to do,so little time.Time needs to be fed,needs to be nourishedlest It diesand takes you with It.Yet fingers keep movingacross wastelandof keyboardeven at this late hour.

Can’t find it in the bedroom,with him.Or by myselfOr in hours spent withmy old friendLiterature.The mind seekssomething else,something…more.

Digital desire.White-hot, sizzling-bubble-to-the-touch,stomach-growlingneedPenetrates all elseAnd throws away Time.It lands in the wastebasketAway from clatter-clinking-tapping of keys and mouse,forgotten.Laura Adkins,WV

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forever. She meets with a frostfairy named Periwinkle, the onlyfairy who can help unlock the se-cret of the wings. With fun andlaughter, they form a magicalconnection and make an aston-ishing discovery: they are morethan friends, they are sisters.When Pixie Hollow is threatened,this pair must work together tosave their two worlds. Narratedby Anjelica Huston, the film alsostars Mae Whitman, Lucy Liu,Timothy Dalton and Lucy Hale.

Visitors also can tour the WestVirginia State Museum and viewthe many exhibits on display inthe Culture Center. In the Bal-cony Gallery, A Model Holidayhas a selection of models fromthe museum’s collection, somewith historical significance andother made just for fun, includingthe USS Constitution 44 “OldIronsides,” a ship originallylaunched in 1797; a perfect toscale model of the USS West Vir-ginia, made from 1930-1933 byIra Ecker; several stagecoachesmade by Ralph Meadows of Hin-ton; various aircraft made by G.B.McClintock Jr. of Point Pleasant,including a model of the planeflown by Manfred baron vonRichthofen during World War I;several train models also made byMeadows; and a display casemade from the wood of a treeunder which Gen. Robert E. Leepitched his tent while on SewellMountain in Fayette County in1861.

The Oil and Gas Industry:WestVirginia’s Gift to the World in theLobby Gallery presents theMountain State’s leading role inthe country’s oil and gas industry.It features “visible” gasolinepumps with clear glass cylinders;antique oil drums; “yellow dog”lanterns, so named because theirtwo burning wicks resemble adog’s glowing eyes at night; a vin-tage Pennzoil gas-station sign;

drilling tools; and much morefrom the collections of the WestVirginia State Museum, StateArchives, The Oil and Gas Mu-seum in Parkersburg and Colum-bia Gas. The North Wing exhibitarea off the Great Hall has a dis-play of photographs from theWest Virginia State Archives witha focus on popular pastimes suchas parades, playing croquet, vol-leyball, horseshoes, canoeing,rafting, fishing, hunting, and rockclimbing.

In addition, the Great Hall isfilled with holiday decorations,including wreaths decorated withpoinsettias, seven trees with or-naments made by school chil-dren and a Victorian parlorsetting.

The Culture Center is openMonday through Saturday from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday fromnoon to 5 p.m. The State Museumis closed on Monday except forthe first Monday of the month

and the State Archives is closedon Sunday. The building willclose at noon on Christmas Eveand reopen on Wednesday at 9a.m.

For more information, contactCaryn Gresham, deputy commis-sioner for the Division, at (304)558-0220.

The West Virginia Division ofCulture and History is an agencywithin the West Virginia Depart-ment of Education and the Artswith Kay Goodwin, Cabinet Sec-retary. The Division, led by Com-missioner Randall Reid-Smith,brings together the past, presentand future through programs andservices focusing on archives andhistory, arts, historic preservationand museums. For more infor-mation about the Division’s pro-grams, events and sites, visitwww.wvculture.org. The Divisionof Culture and History is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer.

HURRICANE – Firefightersstood in the rain to collect dona-tions for the Christian CommunityCupboard Dec. 8.

Men and women held out boots,while drivers slowed down to dropin dollars and change to help pro-vide food for area residents. TheHurricane Fire Department hasbeen holding this annual bootdrive for more than 15 years, andthe firefighters were happy to helptheir neighbors this winter.

“It’s the fire department’s job totake care of each other,” said Asst.Chief Dana Spade. “It feels good togive to the community.”

Last year firefighters raisedabout $5,000. Despite the rainyweather, they hoped to raise evenmore this year.

Spade described the importanceof this annual event and how it af-fects those involved.

“We don’t do this for ourselves,”he said. “We do it for a cause.”

Mayor Scott Edwards agreed,“The firefighters don’t just fightfires; they help others,” he said.

Edwards held out a boot, andwatched men andwomen,one-by-one, give to this cause. He wasproud to help.

“It’s always good to raise moneyto help people,” Edwards said.“We’re here to help take care of ourown.”

The Fire Department and theCity of Hurricane wish to thankSheetz of Hurricane for their helpand compassion during thisfundraiser.

The Putnam Standard Community News December26,2012–Page5

WeeklyDevotionalBy Mary Jane

“CHRISTMAS PROGRAM”

Thought for the week: Read LUKE 2:1-14 THE BIRTH OF JESUS.(KJV)

When you were young, do you remember being in the school orchurch Christmas program, what fun it was?

Participating in any holiday program always brings back memories,the fun, and antics that went on behind the scenes, however, once thatcurtain was pulled and you were the one, front and center on thestage, in front of family and friends things changed quickly.

The church Christmas program was always a big deal when I wasgrowing up.

The smaller ones had a poem part to read, the play itself, and whatpart you played was the main course, anyone could be in the play,most all the ladies of the church were angels carrying candles at onetime in the program, often the pastor himself, then Santa came withgifts and candy for all.

A tradition we still look forward to today with our grandchildrenand great-grandchildren as we try each year to repeat the story ofJesus birth.

What about those who never attend church services, do you thinkof them, for instance the ghettos of N.Y., the children of addicted par-ents, or no parents, abused children, and children in foster homeswho may not know the story of JESUS BIRTH that is celebrated in themonth of December? Believe me, today more than ever, there is morefocus on Santa and gift receiving than on the true meaning of Christ-mas.

Young men and women have told me, they never knew what Christ-mas and the story about Jesus was, till someone told them as an adult,they were never taken to church in their youth, learning later in lifefrom their spouse or friends or their own children.

Knowing about Jesus, why GOD sent his only begotten Son to beborn, then die on the cross to save us of our sins that we may haveeternal life is not just for foreign missionaries to teach in other coun-tries, it may be your next door neighbor who needs to hear this.ForGod so loved theworld that he gave his only begotten Son, that

whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlastinglife. JOHN; 3:16

Those lasting memories and friends we make in youth thru churchand elementary school to graduation, always stays with us as well asthe mischief’s we did together.

That’s just part of becoming a responsible adult, also a good time tobecome a Christian.

To obey God’s word and live the good life, so that you may teachothers what the true meaning of Christmas is.

Happy holidays are memories shared from one year to the next.Prayer: Thank you our Father in heaven for such a plan, for life

hereafter.Amen.

Fire Department holdsAnnual Boot Drive

By JustinWaybright

justin@theputnamstandard.com

For more than 15 years, the HurricaneFire Department has held its annualwinter boot drive on the streets of thecity. Last year, more than $5,000 wasraised to supply area residents withfood from the Christian CommunityCupboard. Photo by Justin Waybright.

To Advertise HereCall 743-6731!

Twenty-ninth Judicial Circuit Judge Joseph Reeder was sworn into officeon Dec. 11. More than 100 friends, family members and community lead-ers gathered in the judicial annex to support Putnam County's newestjudge. Reeder said he was proud to serve the county."I hope to continue the excellence in Putnam County as far as the court-room is concerned, and I'm looking forward to this. It's an honor and aprivilege," he said.

MOVIES FROM PAGE 1

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There was a big, burly, friend-of-the-family boy that used comearound my house all the time.Then, he went to college at WestVirginia University.

Suddenly, every day my Face-book feed was filled with seem-ingly nothing but “Brock Burwellhas been tagged in...,” etc.

Brock became the Moun-taineer, just like his uncle beforehim. I told him to remember ashe traveled around the country,

“you are the only mascot packingheat.”

The mountaineer's rifle is areal rifle. There is nothing betterto represent our “mountaineersare always free,” West Virginiaway of life. It has to be a workingrifle, because every time stuffhappens that we like, such asscoring touchdowns, the rifle isfired.

A few months back, Brockhanded off this iconic symbol toJustin Kimble, the current moun-taineer.

Kimble, 24, a Franklin native,killed his first black bear recently.But not everyone is congratulat-ing him on his major goal kickedfrom his bucket list.

The problem is the sameweapon that he fires when theMountaineers score, is the sameweapon he used to kill the bear.

I'm pretty sure Brock neverused the mountaineer rifle afield,but Kimble is far from the firstMountaineer to use the rifle toshoot some kind of animal – Ihave heard and seen reports ofprevious mountaineers using therifle to shoot deer during theirstints as the WVU mascot. Kim-ble himself has deer hunted with

it before. This was just the firsttime the anti-gun wackos no-ticed it.

But Kimble did one thing that,to my knowledge, no moun-taineer has ever done before – hedid it on video and then postedthat video for all the world to see.After he shoots the bear, he yells– get this - “Let's go moun-taineers!”

My wife was the first to informme of this. My reaction, I imag-ine, is shared by many West Vir-ginians – good for him.

When you exercise your rightsand put it on a video for all theworld to see, the problem is allthe world can see it. The world isfull of people who would likenothing better than to revoke thesecond amendment and forceeverybody to eat lettuce on tofuthree times a day.

So, those folks weren't toohappy. Those folks can be veryloud. Very persuasive. WVU has-n't really – publicly at least –cracked the whip on Kimble.

“While Jonathan Kimble’s ac-tions broke no laws or regula-tions,” said WVU spokesmanJohn Bolt, “the University hasdiscussed this with him and he

agrees that it would be appropri-ate to forego using the musket inthis way in the future.”

I suppose if you are a publicschool and you decide you'regoing to cave in and completelysell out the West Virginia way oflife in favor of the wishes of thePETA ilk, that's about the mostpolite way you can do it. But atleast, come on here, don't call it amusket. It's not a musket. It's arifle.

I did have one concern. It wasthe fact that, to hunt bear or any-thing else with the mountaineerrifle, you would necessarily beloading a lead ball into a rifle thatis supposed to shoot blanks. So,you could theoretically introducethe possibility that, through neg-ligence, a lead ball could be inthe rifle when it was shot duringa game or something. This is theONLY legitimate argumentagainst mountaineer's huntingwith their rifles.

So, I thought about my experi-ences in similar situations. I usedto be a Civil War reenactor, Con-federate cavalry. We actuallypointed our weapons – loadedwith blanks – in the general di-rections of other people – in my

case, usually Yankee infantry.Did we ever fire live rounds in

our weapons in certain situa-tions, such as a target range? Youbet we did. But we also were verycareful about making sure theyweren't loaded with live ammu-nition, despite the fact you don'tleave black-powder firearmsloaded like you would a modernweapon because the powder is socorrosive. As a cavalryman, I car-ried three revolvers, but thosereenactors with rifles weren't al-lowed to use ramrods in battle –even though it would be far morehistorically correct to do so, be-cause we didn't want to take achance somebody would leave aramrod in a rifle and accidentallyshoot somebody with it.

So, after thinking about this, Icame to the following conclu-sions. Since WVU isn't going tostep up to the plate on this,somebody – say this writer – hasto stand up and defend our WestVirginia way of life.

That and congratulations Mr.Mountaineer for killing your firstbear.Contact David Payne Sr. at

davidpayne@theputnamstan-dard.com.

David Payne Sr.

Column by David Payne Sr.

davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

Outdoors Roundup

Are Mountaineers really always free?

Buck harvest sees 7 percentdecline

Biologists who had been ex-pecting a slight rise for this years'buck-season deer harvest foundthemselves slightly disap-pointed.

According to the preliminarytotals, West Virginia deer huntersbagged a total of 56,173 bucksduring the state's two-week buckseason – a seven percent de-crease from last year's totals.Four of the DNR's six districts

saw declines. The top 10 countiesfor buck harvest were as follows:Preston (2,108), Greenbrier(1,907), Randolph (1,792), Mason(1,667), Jackson (1,662), Hamp-shire (1,570), Monroe (1,563),Ritchie (1,518), Wetzel (1,496)and Hardy (1,435).

The largest percent decreasesoccurred in the western and cen-tral counties of the state. The har-vest ranked 27th among allrecorded antlered buck firearmseasons (since the late 1940s).

This year’s preliminary buck har-vest remains seven percentbelow the previous five-year av-erage of 60,236.

Biologists' data indicates thatantler development has beengood. The dry weather was goodfor hunter participation this yearbut made moving in the woodsnoisy. Deer densities that weremore in balance with the habitatin many areas, combined withthe better-than-average acorncrop that allowed deer to fre-quent open fields less frequently,made this year’s deer seasonchallenging for many hunters.Residual access problems associ-ated with Hurricane Sandy, suchas downed trees blocking forestroads, may have hindered theability of some buck hunters toreach their favorite huntingspots, especially in some of thehigh mountain counties.

The official totals won't be re-leased for several weeks. Biolo-

gists will analyze this year's dataand use that to make recommen-dations for next year's huntingseasons. These recommenda-tions will be available for publicreview at 12 regulations meetingsscheduled for March 18 and 19,2013.

Hunters in Putnam Countykilled 1168 deer, only two lessthan they did last year. In CabellCounty, the harvest increased to746 deer from 705 harvested dur-ing the 2011 season.Eagle Survey slatedThe annual eagle survey of the

Pipestem area is slated for Jan.12. Pipestem State Park natural-ist Jim Phillips is pairing novicebirders with more experiencedvolunteers to scan the skies andrecord eagle sightings over afour-hour period. Various surveysites include South Overlook ofBluestone Dam, Bull Falls, Blue-stone State Park, Mouth of theBluestone River, West Virginia

Route 20, Bellepoint Park in Hin-ton, Bertha campground (Blue-stone WMA), Greenbrier River,Sandstone Falls and other areas.

“Depending upon how manyfolks sign up to help, we havefrom six to 12 survey points es-tablished,” Phillips said.

In January 2012, 38 people par-ticipated and confirmed sight-ings of 19 bald eagles and anadult golden eagle. In January2012, with temperatures in thelow 20s, 10 individuals reportedsighting six bald eagles and twogolden eagles.

Phillips said the eagle popula-tion has been growing in south-ern West Virginia. For moreinformation, call

(304) 466-1800 ext. 344 oremail pipestemsp@wv.gov. In-clude “Eagle Survey” in the sub-ject line of e-mails.

Contact David Payne Sr. via e-mail at davidpayne@theputnam-standard.com.

The Putnam Standard Leisure December26,2012–Page19

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tic material (acronym)13. “Miss ___ Regrets”14. Series of six balls

bowled from one end of acricket pitch (pl.)

15. Pink, as a steak17. Detachment19. Original matter prior to

the Big Bang20. Modified car for speed

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east Asian Nations(acronym)

25. Professional beggar28. Course29. “Seinfeld” uncle30. Setting at an oblique

angle31.Whirring sound32. Shallow dishes

mounted on a stem and foot33. Hand sewing items (3

wds)39. Brief stanza conclud-

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gled sides (hyphenated)45. Marine gastropod with

low conical shells46. Creator god in Hindu

47. Has a hunch49. Sit in on50. Balloon filler53. Long, long time55. ___ el Amarna, Egypt57. Addis Ababa’s land:

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Page20–December26,2012 Obituaries The Putnam Standard

PEGGY BRIDGES BEACHCHARLES EUGENE BLAKEMARY ELISABETH TEN EYCK

BORGELDANNIE E. CARTEDELORES O.CLENDENINCAROLINE ELIZABETH ED-

MONDSNEYSA ANN ESTEPFARRIS GENE KIDDTHOMAS L. "TOM" KILLIANSHERD L.MAYNARDBUTCHMCCLANAHANAMELIA JO PORTERFIELDDOUGLAS RAMEYOTIS KENTON "DOC" RAN-

SON JR.JAMES F. "FRITZ" ROTHGEBJAMES ROBERT SARGENT JR.ALVA DALE SEXTONEMOGENE SLATERALBERT F. "BUCK" TAYLOR,

SR.GARYWAYNEWARTENBURGDONALD RAYWATSON

PEGGY BRIDGESBEACH

Peggy Bridges Beach, 70, of St.Albans, passed away Friday, De-cember 7, 2012, at Braley CareHome, Hurricane.

Born September 22, 1942, inMontgomery, Peggy was a daugh-ter of the late William and HattieAlexander Lucas. She was alsopreceded in death by her firsthusband, Buddy Bridges; sister,Phyllis Lucas and brother, BillLucas.

She was an executive secretaryfor Tupperware International,Orlando, Fla. and a member ofHighlawn Church of God.

She is survived by her hus-band, James Beach; son anddaughter-in-law, James andMissy Bridges of Nitro; step-daughter, Christina Lucas of St.Albans; sister, Nancy Shelton ofMarmet; brother, Don Lucas ofKanawha City; grandchildren,Jana Bridges of Morgantown,Kristin Berry of SouthCharleston, Josh Lucas and Kait-lyn Lucas, both of St. Albans andalso three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were heldMonday, December 10, 2012 atBartlett-Chapman FuneralHome, St. Albans with Pastor RoyYoung. Entombment followed atCunningham Memorial Park, St.Albans.

The family suggests donationsare made to the Alzheimer's As-sociation, 1111 Lee Street, East,Charleston, WV 25301. You mayalso share memories or condo-lences with the family atwww.bartlettchapmanfuneral-home.com.

CHARLES EUGENEBLAKE

Charles Eugene Blake, 79, ofEleanor, passed away Tuesday,December 11, 2012, at his home,following a long illness. He was amember of Laborer's Union 1353and an avid outdoorsman wholoved to fish and camp. He was afarmer and loved to care for thehorses and animals on the farm.

Born March 21, 1933, he wasthe son of the late James F. andLucy Casto Blake. In addition tohis parents, he was preceded indeath by three brothers. Sur-vivors include his loving wife of59 years, Thelma Blake; sons,Randy (Susan) Blake of CrossLanes and James (Tracy) Blake ofBuffalo; daughters, Beverly(David) Martin of Ripley andKaren Fields of Buffalo; sister, Pa-tricia Lyons of Eleanor; brothers,James Theodore Blake of Chilli-cothe, Ohio, and Thomas Blake ofColumbus, Ohio; 15 grandchil-dren; and six great-grandchil-dren.

Funeral services were heldThursday, December 13, atRaynes Funeral Home EleanorChapel, Eleanor, with Pastor Dar-ren Persinger and Pastor JohnHudson officiating. Entombmentfollowed at Haven of Rest Mem-ory Gardens, Red House.

The family suggests memorialcontributions are made to Hos-piceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd.W.,Charleston, WV 25387.

Online condolences may be sentto the Blake family, and the onlineguestbook signed, by visitingwww.raynesfuneralhome.com.

Raynes Funeral Home EleanorChapel, Eleanor, was in charge ofarrangements.

MARY ELISABETHTENEYCK BORGEL

Mary Elisabeth Ten EyckBorgel, 70, passed away suddenlyat her home in Hurricane on De-cember 1, 2012.

Mary was born in Charlestonon November 4, 1942, theyoungest child of the lateWilliamWorley and Sarah Jane Biddle TenEyck. She graduated fromCharleston High School in 1960.She received a B.A. degree in eco-nomics and sociology with aminor in elementary educationfrom Salem College in Winston-Salem, N.C., in 1964. She workedfor the Delaware Children's Bu-reau in Wilmington, Del., for sev-eral years. She lived in Vermontfor a number of years and workedfor the Vermont Department ofEmployment Programs.

She married the love of her life,Keith A. Borgel, on April 4, 1987(in the big snow storm), atKanawha United PresbyterianChurch in Charleston, and livedin Gilroy, Calif., for 11 years,where she worked for Lockheed-Martin. Upon moving back toWest Virginia in 1998, she beganto work for the West Virginia Bu-reau of Employment Programs,where she was working at thetime of her death as an employ-ment programs specialist senior.

Mary and Keith loved to go an-tiquing and could not pass up anantique shop. They were alwaystogether; if you saw one youwould see the other. Mary wasdeeply loved by her husband andalso was loved by all whose livesshe touched.

Mary is survived by her hus-band, Keith A. Borgel; sister,Anne T. and husband, J. Vann

Carroll, of Charleston; brother,William Biddle Ten Eyck of Beau-fort, S.C.; and mother-in-law,Mrs. Bee Hash of EdgewoodSummit. She is also survived byher three stepchildren, Paige ofAnkeny, Iowa, Douglass of LasVegas, Nev., and Lesley of Cor-nelius, N.C. Other survivors in-clude two nieces and threenephews; eight step-grandchil-dren; and her Biddle cousins,John and Trudy, Joe and Kath-leen, Andy and Margie, Anita andEl and Sheila McMeen, all ofHuntingdon, Pa., and Townleyand Bob Neill of Albuquerque,N.M.

The service to celebrate her lifewas held Saturday, December 15,at Kanawha United PresbyterianChurch with the Rev. PattersonLyles officiating. She was cre-mated and her ashes were buriedat Trinity United Church of ChristCemetery in Friend's Cove, Bed-ford, Pa.

Contributions may be made tothe Kanawha/Charleston Hu-mane Association Animal Shel-ter, 1248 Greenbrier St.,Charleston, WV 25311.

Online condolences may besent to www.barlowbonsall.com.

Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Homewas in charge of the arrange-ments.

DANNIE E. CARTEDannie E. Carte, of Buffalo,

went home to be with the Lordon Monday, December 10, 2012,at CAMC Teays Valley.

Dannie was retired from Ap-palachian Power as superintend-ent of yard operations. He was aChristian and attended LeonCommunity Church.

He was born January 31, 1942,to the late Okey Carte and AdaSmith Carte.

He is survived by sons, DannieJr. and wife, Nina, Thomas andwife, Connie, and George andwife, Tisha; daughters, Tina Reddand husband, Mike, and Debo-rah Carte; and sister, IvalouFields of Randleman, N.C. He isalso survived by 11 grandchildrenand three great-grandchildren.

Services were held Thursday,December 13, at Hafer FuneralChapel with the Rev.Wayne Stew-art officiating. Burial followed inElk Hills Memorial Park, BigChimney.

Please make donations to theBuffalo Food Bank.

Online condolences may besent to www.haferfuneral-home.net.

Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview,was in charge of all arrangementsfor the Carte family.

DELORES O.CLENDENIN

Delores O. Clendenin, 86, ofRed House, passed away Thurs-day, December 6, 2012, at BlakeMedical Center, Bradenton, Fla.,following a short illness. She wasan active member of the RedHouse UBI Church and was aself-employed hairdresser forover 50 years. Delores shared a

deep love for her family and forher church.

Born August 20, 1926, she wasthe daughter of the late JamesHarrison and Marcella CarneyHarrison. In addition to her par-ents, she was preceded in deathby her loving husband of 59years, Denver O. Clendenin.

Survivors include her daugh-ter, Connie Copeman and herhusband, Larry, of Bradenton,Fla.; brother, Dencil (Bernadine)Harrison of Liberty; sister,Annabell (Norman) Martin ofLakeland, Fla.; grandchildren,Tiffany (Shawn) Muneio andKimberly (Eric) Schwartz; andgreat-grandchildren, MakaylaMuneio and Dylan Schwartz.

Funeral services were heldSunday, December 9, at RedHouse UBI Church with PastorGreg Blake officiating. Burial fol-lowed in Emma Chapel Ceme-tery, Liberty.

The family requests memorialcontributions to be made to theRed House UBI Youth Group, P.O.Box 68, Red House, WV 25168.

Online condolences may besent to the family, and the onlineguestbook signed, by visitingwww.raynesfuneralhome.com.

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

CAROLINE ELIZABETHEDMONDS

Caroline Elizabeth Edmonds,90, of Culloden, died Friday, De-cember 7, 2012, at CAMC TeaysValley, after a short illness.

She was a member of BethelBaptist Church, Milton, and wasa former resident of KanawhaCounty and most recently of Ca-bell County. She was an outgoingand friendly person who neverseemed to meet a stranger. Sheenjoyed meeting people and willbe sadly missed by her manyfriends.

She was preceded in death byher former husbands, Preston"Fats" Jeffries and Calvin Ed-monds; a son, Charles Jeffries;parents, Leonard and MaudeStewart; and several brothers.

Surviving are her brother, Eu-gene and his wife, Lucy Stewart,of Spring Hill; granddaughter,Priscilla Baire of SouthCharleston; three great-grand-children; and several nieces andnephews.

Services were heldWednesday,December 12 at Good ShepherdMortuary, South Charleston, withPastor David Taylor officiating.Burial followed in GlendaleCemetery, South Charleston.

NEYSA ANN ESTEPMrs. Neysa Ann Estep, 68, of St.

Albans, passed away December10, 2012, at CAMC Teays Valley.

Mrs. Estep is survived by herchildren, Craig and wife, SharonEstep, of Cross Lanes andMichele and husband, LincolnSmith, of Tennessee; brothers,Jerry Gibson of Dunbar andSteven Gibson of Charleston;four grandchildren; and onegreat-grandchild.

At the request of Mrs. Estep,there were no services and shewas cremated.

Condolences may be sent tothe family by visiting www.hard-ingfamilygroup.com.

Gatens-Harding FuneralHome, Poca, assisted the Estepfamily.

FARRIS GENE KIDDFarris Gene Kidd, 81, of St. Al-

bans, passed away Thursday, De-cember 6, 2012, at his home.

Born March 7, 1931, in St. Al-bans, Farris was a son of the lateOkey E. and Rosetta LovejoyKidd. He was also preceded indeath by granddaughter, HeatherKidd; and great-grandson,Jonathan Kidd.

He was a retired produce man-ager, having worked at severallocal grocery stores, and formany years was self-employed,owning several businesses. Hewas a life member of VFW Post6505, Rosedale, Md., and was aveteran of the United StatesArmy.

Farris is survived by his sons,Wayne and David Kidd, both ofSt. Albans, and Mike Kidd of GlenBernie, Md.; sister, Imagene Ro-driquez of Virginia; grandchil-dren, Kayla Kidd, Kimberly Kiddand Justin Kidd; and great-grand-son, Levi Kidd.

Graveside services were heldThursday, December 13, at DonelC. Kinnard Memorial State Veter-ans Cemetery, Dunbar.

You may share memories orcondolences with the family atwww.bartlettchapmanfuneral-home.com.

Bartlett-Chapman FuneralHome, St. Albans, was in chargeof the arrangements.

THOMAS L. "TOM"KILLIAN

Thomas L. "Tom" Killian, 50, ofSt. Albans, passed away Monday,December 3, 2012, at ThomasMemorial Hospital, SouthCharleston.

He was born November 9,1962, in Arlington, Va. He waspreceded in death by his father,Paul E. Killian; and stepfather,Robert Lewis.

Tom was a very avid West Vir-ginia Mountaineer fan. He wasemployed by UPS, SouthCharleston, where he was amember of the Teamsters Union.He was a member of St. GeorgeOrthodox Cathedral, Charleston.He was a member of the House ofBrews Pool League. He alsoserved in the U.S. Army and theArmy National Guard.

He is survived by his sons,Brandon L. Killian and CameronS. Killian, both of St. Albans; spe-cial friend, Laila Khoury ofCharleston; mother, Suella R.Lewis of St. Albans; sisters andbrothers-in-law, Leticia M. andDaniel d'Arms of San Jose, Calif.,and Ruth Ann and Grant Adkinsof Cocoa, Fla.; brother, Mark A.Killian of Clarksburg; nieces,Kasara, Anna and Valerie;nephews, Nick, Andrew, Jesse

and Chase; brother-in-law,Jimmy (Becky) DiSciullo; aunt,Margaret; uncle, Robert; andcousins, Debbie and Steven.

Funeral services were held Fri-day, December 7, at St. GeorgeOrthodox Cathedral, Charleston,with the Very Rev. Olof Scott, theRev. Father David Shaw and theRev. Father Stephen DeYoung of-ficiating. Burial followed in theCunningham Memorial Park, St.Albans, with military honors.

The family suggests memorialcontributions are made toWounded Warrior Project, P.O.Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675; orthe American Heart Association,Ohio Valley Affiliate, 4510-CPennsylvania Ave., P.O. Box12110, Charleston, WV 25302.

Online condolences may bemade at www.bartlettchapman-funeralhome.com.

Bartlett-Chapman FuneralHome, St. Albans, was in chargeof arrangements.

SHERD L.MAYNARDSherd L. Maynard, 91, of St. Al-

bans, passed away Sunday, De-cember 9, 2012, at home.

He was a retired carpenter forUnion Carbide Plant, SouthCharleston, and retired after 38years of service.

Sherd was preceded in deathby his wife, Evirl; daughter,Ardith; and son, Sherd Jr.

Surviving are his daughters,Linnie (Steve) Brewer of Elkviewand Barbara Gibson (Thurm) ofSt. Albans; grandchildren, CrissWebb, Jeremiah, Misty, Steven,and Tabitha Maynard, AmberPell, Ardie Myers Rock and CaseyChandler, A.J. Miller and JordanGibson; and 20 great-grandchil-dren.

In honoring Sherd's request,there were no services.

Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro,was in charge of arrangements.

BUTCHMCCLANAHANOn December 4, 2012, at ap-

proximately 5 a.m., Butch Mc-Clanahan, 67, of Poca River,passed away from a sudden mas-sive heart attack.

He was preparing to go muzzleloader hunting, his favorite pas-time. An avid outdoorsman, heloved the woods and spent manydays in his tree stand from dawntill dark. Not only enjoying thethrill of the hunt, he greatly en-joyed watching the animals reactand would come home withmany interesting stories. He andhis older brother, Bob, spent somany happy days fishing, hunt-ing, trapping and muzzle loaderhunting together.

He was a hunter and an avidcompetitive bass fisherman. Heand his son, Marty, led the packin many tournaments, allowingthem the quality time he so cher-ished with his best friend andson.

He was a fiercely devoted fam-ily man and his love and devotionwas returned tenfold by those ofus who loved him.

Butch was a graduate of Poca

High School and retired fromEstes Express Lines.

He is survived by many whoshall remain nameless, but toname the ones who loved himbest, his loving wife of 46-and-a-half years, Sharon; son, Marty ofCross Lanes; daughter, GwenKnight and husband, Jack, ofPoca; and three grandchildren,Justina and Sarah Knight andRussell McClanahan.

A celebration of his life washeld Friday, December 7, atGatens-Harding Funeral HomeChapel.

Feel free to send a contributionto Butch's favorite charity, St.Jude Children's Research Hospi-tal, 262 Danny Thomas Place,Memphis, TN 38105.

Online condolences may besent to www.hardingfamily-group.com.

Gatens-Harding FuneralHome, Poca, assisted the Mc-Clanahan family.

AMELIA JOPORTERFIELD

Amelia Jo Porterfield, of SaintAlbans, passed away on Decem-ber 7, 2012, due to a long illness.

"Jo" was born in Oak HillW.Va.,to the late William D. and HannaLaidley. Once married, she andher husband settled in Union,W.Va., where they worked ontheir farm and raised their family.After her husband's passing, sheand her children moved to St. Al-bans, W.Va., where she beganworking for the Kanawha CountyBoard of Education as acook/custodian and later retiredfrom. She was a member of theSt. Mark's Episcopal Church inSaint Albans, a member of theSaint Albans Chapter 79 Order ofthe Eastern Star and enjoyedhelping her community by vol-unteering at the Hansford Centerand for Christ's kitchen.

She is preceded in death by herhusband, William Powell Porter-field; I.L. "Bud" and his wife, RoxyPorterfield; her grandson, BillyPorterfield and his wife, Charli.

Surviving are her children, Bar-bara Miles of Saint Albans, BillPorterfield (Mickey) of Hurricaneand Hannah Heath (Ray) of DeepRun, N.C.; along with her grand-children, Lee Miles (Beth) ofSaint Albans, Amanda Lewis (BJ)of Saint Albans, Mary Porterfieldof Hurricane, Richie Porterfield(Angie) of Hurricane, LauarHeath of Deep Run, N.C., RobinJenelle (Mark) of Roanoke, Va.,Tim Heath (Melissa) of N.C.; andher great-grandchildren, Brookeand Alyssa Miles, Colton Lewis,JC Porterfield, and Mason andHaley Jennelle.

Jo's wish was to be crematedand interred next to her hus-band, William P. Porterfield inNew Lebanon Cemetery, locatedin Pickaway, W.Va. A small grave-side memorial service was heldon December 15, 2012, with Rev.David Warf of New Lebanon ARPChurch officiating.

The family wishes to expresstheir appreciation for the loving

care Amelia Jo received fromHospice Care West of SouthCharleston during this difficulttime.

Please make memorial dona-tions to Hospice Care, 1606Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston,WV 25387.

DOUGLAS RAMEYDouglas Ramey, 88, of Hurri-

cane, passed away Tuesday, De-cember 4, 2012, at HubbardHospice House West, SouthCharleston.

Born October 21, 1924, inCatlettsburg, Ky., he was a son ofthe late George and Ethel Peter-man Ramey. He was also pre-ceded in death by his sister,Pansy White.

Douglas was a retired riggerand welder from Union Carbideand was a member of HurricaneFirst Church of the Nazarene. Heproudly served his country withthe United States Army duringWorld War II and was an avidhunter and fisherman.

Surviving are his wife, AvisHicks Ramey; his children,Regina (Greg) Thornton and Ran-dall (Diana) Ramey, all of Hurri-cane; his brother, GeorgeFranklin Ramey of Scott Depot;his grandchildren, Heather(Jacob) White, Ryan (Amanda)Ramey and Matthew Thornton;and his great-grandchildren,Caleb, Sawyer and Eathan Whiteand Austin Ramey.

Funeral services were held Fri-day, December 7, at HurricaneFirst Church of the Nazarenewith Pastor Philip Bower officiat-ing. Entombment with militaryhonors was inValleyView Memo-rial Park, Hurricane.

Online condolences may alsobe made by visiting www.chap-manfuneralhomes.com.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hur-ricane, was in charge of arrange-ments.

OTIS KENTON "DOC"RANSON JR.

Otis Kenton "Doc" Ranson Jr.,86, a lifelong resident of St. Al-bans, passed away Tuesday, De-cember 11, 2012, after a briefillness.

Born March 22, 1926, in St. Al-bans, Otis was a son of the lateOtis K. Sr. and Marvella LeachRanson. He was also preceded indeath by his wife of 60 years,Betty Jo Ranson.

Doc was a graduate of MorrisHarvey College with a Bachelor ofScience degree in business. Heserved his country as a memberof the Army Air Corps duringWorld War II and was a 50-yearmember of the Washington Ma-sonic Lodge No. 58 AF&AM in St.Albans.

He was a loving husband andfather and attended RiverlawnPresbyterian Church for 50 years.

He is survived by his three chil-dren, Kathryn and Clif Blevins ofWilliamsburg, Va., and Christinaand Dr. D. Duane Berry of St. Al-bans; son, Otis K. III and JenniferRanson of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.;

grandchildren, Suzanna Johnson,Joseph Jensen, Daina and Cas-sady Berry and Nathan and OtisK. Ranson IV; great-grandchil-dren, Tyler, Raven and RyleeJohnson; and sister, Evelyn Mc-Clure of Charleston.

Memorial services were heldFriday, December 14, 2012 atBartlett-Chapman FuneralHome, St. Albans. Committalservices following the funeralwere private.

Donations are appreciated tothe Alzheimer's Association, 16012nd Ave., Charleston, WV 25387.

You may share memories orcondolences with the family atwww.bartlettchapmanfuneral-home.com

JAMES F. "FRITZ"ROTHGEB

James F. "Fritz" Rothgeb, 68, ofWinfield, born June 24, 1944, inGallipolis, Ohio, passed away De-cember 4, 2012, at Hubbard Hos-pice House West, SouthCharleston, after an extended ill-ness.

Preceding him in death werehis father, Delmar "Bo" Rothgeb;and brother, Randy Rothgeb.

He retired as a lab technicianfrom Bayer Corporation in 2004.Fritz will be remembered by fam-ily and friends for his quick witand love of bass fishing, contractbridge and the Cincinnati Reds.

Fritz is survived by his wife,Phyllis; daughter, ChristyRothgeb of Vineland, N.J.; son,Jason Rothgeb of Huntington;mother, Betty Rothgeb ofPomeroy, Ohio; sisters, LyndaHawkins of Sorrento, Fla., andBecky Newell of Pomeroy; andseveral nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

A gathering of family andfriends was held Friday, Decem-ber 7, at Chapman FuneralHome, Winfield. Private grave-side services will be held for thefamily at a later date.

Online condolences may alsobe made by visiting www.chap-manfuneralhomes.com.

The family requests memorialcontributions are made to Hub-bard Hospice House West, 4605-A MacCorkle Ave. SW, SouthCharleston, WV 25309.

JAMES ROBERTSARGENT JR.

James Robert Sargent Jr., 73, ofTeays Valley, formerly of St. Al-bans, passed away Tuesday, De-cember 4, 2012, following anextended illness. He was the

owner and operator of a smallengine repair business for manyyears and an avid guitar playerwho loved bluegrass, country andgospel music. He was a lovinghusband, father and grandfatherwho will be dearly missed by hisfamily.

Born October 4, 1939, in SouthCharleston, he was the son of thelate James Robert Sargent Sr. andEdna L. Hiveley Adkins. In addi-tion to his parents, he was pre-ceded in death by a son, JoeySargent; sister, Phyllis Blanken-ship; and great-grandson, OwenHines.

Survivors include his lovingwife of 51 years, Wanda F. Scar-berry Sargent; daughter, Ebonie(Charles) Vickers of Eleanor; son,Bobby (Elizabeth) Sargent ofParkersburg; seven grandchil-dren; eight great-grandchildren;and one grandchild on the way.

Funeral services were held Fri-day, December 7, at Raynes Fu-neral Home Eleanor Chapel,Eleanor, with the Rev. Tim Burchofficiating. Burial followed at Cul-loden Cemetery.

The family suggests memorialcontributions are made toRaynes Funeral Home, P.O. Box250, Buffalo, WV 25033.

Online condolences may besent to the Sargent family, andthe online guestbook signed, byvisiting www.raynesfuneral-home.com.

Raynes Funeral Home EleanorChapel, Eleanor, was in charge ofarrangements.

ALVA DALE SEXTONMr. Alva Dale Sexton, 56, of

Hurricane, passed away Decem-ber 5, 2012, at Hubbard HospiceHouse.

He is survived by his brother,Frankie Sexton of Hurricane; andsisters, Jessie and husband, Bron-son Cheeks, of Griffithsville andSandy Dingman of Washington.

Private services were held.Condolences may be sent to

the family by visiting www.hard-ingfamilygroup.com.

Gatens-Harding FuneralHome, Poca, assisted the Sextonfamily.

EMOGENE SLATEREmogene Slater, 77, of St. Al-

bans, passed away December 2,2012, at Hubbard Hospice House,after an extended illness.

She was preceded in death byher husband, Otis Slater Jr.

Survivors include her sons,John Slater and wife, Betty, Larry

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Slater and wife, Debbie, andChester Slater and wife, Sandy;and four grandchildren.

Graveside service and burialwas held Saturday, December 8,at Floral Hills Garden of Memo-ries, Pocatalico, with the Rev.William K. Berry officiating.

Cunningham-Parker-JohnsonFuneral Home assisted the Slaterfamily.

ALBERT F. "BUCK"TAYLOR, SR.

Albert F. "Buck" Taylor, Sr., 89,of St. Albans, died Thursday, De-cember 6, after a gracious andfull life.

Born July 20, 1923, he was alifelong resident of St. Albans,where he met and married thelove of his life and subsequentlyraised his family. Until recentyears he was an active member ofthe VFW in St. Albans and theAmerican Legion, Post 73. He wasalso a member of the St. AlbansMoose 878 where he served thecommunity through many chari-table activities spanning morethan fifty years.

In the 11th grade he left schoolto join the Navy and proudlyserved in WWII and the KoreanConflict. Shortly after returninghome from serving his country,Buck began a career as a pipe fit-ter at Union Carbide where hewas a loyal employee for 38 and ahalf years. In 2001, along with fel-low veterans, he finished his ed-ucation, graduated high schooland received his diploma as hisfamily proudly watched himcross the stage.

He was a devoted and lovinghusband to his wife Jackie for 43years until her death in 1989. To-gether they were blessed withtwo adoring children, Al andNancy. He was an exceptional fa-ther and ensured that every dayhis wife and children lived a lifefull of love, laughter and happi-ness.

In addition, he was the epit-ome of a loving and generousgrandfather to his two grandchil-dren, Mylissa and Shawn. Heblessed their lives with the mostwonderful childhood guidingthem with love, and teachingthem lessons and values that willbe passed on to his great grand-children.

Buck was a beloved son,brother and uncle to so many."Uncle Buck" could always becounted on for a good laugh, agreat story or a history lesson. Hewas a constant source ofstrength, faith, love and friend-ship to many and everyone whoknew him was blessed to seewhat a true gentleman really was.

Before leaving his earthly life,he gave perhaps one of the great-est gifts to his family. He spentmany years researching andcompiling the Taylor family his-tory from the ancestors of Irelandthrough today's descendants inWestVirginia. He was a dedicatedhistorian for his family and tookgreat pride in passing on the fam-ily heritage to the younger gener-ations.

He was preceded in death byhis loving wife, Joan JacquelineHager Taylor; parents, Frank M.Taylor and Susan C. Rigg Taylor;

brothers, James, Robert "Bob"and Joe; sister, Ruth "Sis" TaylorJones; in-laws Chilton and Nan-nie Hager; and special friendFrancis Walker.

Buck is survived by his childrenAlbert "Al" Taylor, Jr., of St. Albansand Nancy Morris and husbandDr. H. Alan Morris of Scott Depot;grandchildren, Mylissa and herhusband Andy Spradling, ShawnAllen and his wife Natasha, ofSlidell, Louisiana; great-grand-children, Evan, Audrey and ClaireSpradling of St. Albans, Phoenix,Alex, Braydon, Gabby and LillyAllen of Slidell, Louisiana; sister,Mary Tiller of South Charleston;sisters-in-law, Norma Curry of St.Albans and Joetta Taylor; and nu-merous nieces and nephewswhom he loved dearly.

The family would like to thankDr. Chris Skaggs for the care heprovided. They would also like tothank the staff and residents ofSunbridge Care and Rehabilita-tion in Teays Valley for the love,care and friendship that Buck re-ceived in the few years he spentthere. He was able to live out hislife in a dignified and joyful man-ner with the help of these won-derful people. They wouldespecially like to thank his specialgirls of North Hall; Jenny, Debbie,Becky, Kristina, Michelle, "Sun-shine" and "Jugbutt".

Celebration of Buck's life washeld Monday, December 10, 2012at Casdorph & Curry FuneralHome. Burial followed in Cun-ningham Memorial Park, St. Al-bans where Military GravesideRites were conducted.

Online condolences can be

sent to the family at www.casdor-phandcurry.com.

GARYWAYNEWARTENBURG

Gary Wayne Wartenburg, 55, ofSt. Albans, passed away Monday,December 3, 2012, after a shortillness.

Born May 9, 1957, in KanawhaCounty, Gary was a son of BettyAnn Mace Wartenburg and thelate Russell L. Wartenburg Sr.

He was a truck driver for theSteel Workers Union Local No.14614, a professional trader anda member of Grace Baptist Tem-ple, St. Albans. He was a lifelongresident of St. Albans and hadserved in the United States Army.

In addition to his mother, he issurvived by his children, Dawn,Gary Jr., Christopher, Zacheryand Russell; sisters, Brenda,Carol, Pam and Kim; brothers,Russell, Ronald and Anthony; aswell as five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Fri-day, December 7, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St.Albans, with Pastor Brian Deanofficiating. Burial followed inCunningham Memorial Park, St.Albans.

You may share memories orcondolences with the family atwww.bartlettchapmanfuneral-home.com.

Donald Ray Watson, ofCharleston, passed away Decem-ber 2, 2012. He was born July 19,1956, in Amandaville, to the lateHenry and Alice Hamler Watson.

After graduating from St. Al-

bans High School in 1974, Don-ald worked for Columbia GasTransmission, Goodwill Indus-tries and the West Virginia Divi-sion of Rehabilitation Services.His unique sense of humor andhearty laughter will be missed byall who knew him.

In addition to his parents, hewas preceded in death by two sis-ters, Barbara Mosley and RosaJohnson; and three brothers,Henry, Robert and Lester.

Don is survived by his wife,Leah Daubenspeck-Watson, withwhom he shared his life for 25years; two sons, Joshua Dauben-speck and Jason Watson; onedaughter, Shannon Barker; andsix grandchildren, Jasmine, Jae-lea, Jayda, Jesse, Tacoma and Ire-land. Also surviving him are sixsisters, Mary Johnson of NewYork, Betty (Harold) Jones ofCompton, Calif., Celia (Preston)Brooks of Compton, Calif., Gloria(Norman) Jones and MattieFarmer, both of St. Albans, andJewell Jones of Brooklyn, N.Y.;two brothers, Wendell (Patricia)of Hesperia, Calif., and Charles(Patricia) of Burlington, N.C.; andnumerous nieces, nephews andcousins.

A memorial service was held atSt. Paul Missionary BaptistChurch, St. Albans, on Saturday,December 8, with the Rev. Dr.Michael Poke officiating.

Donations may be made toHubbard Hospice House, 1606Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston,WV 25387.

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