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County Chamber of Com-merce, Generation Putnamand The Putnam Standard arehosting a Candidate Forum onWednesday, October 17 from11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. atSleepy Hollow Golf Club.

“The Chamber of Commercedoes not endorse candidates,but does encourage its mem-bers and the public to acquaintthemselves with the candi-dates in order to become betterinformed voters,” said MartyChapman, Chamber of Com-merce President.

Candidates for all contestedState Legislature and PutnamCounty offices have been in-vited to address the public andrespond to questions takenfrom the audience attendingthe forum.

Reservations are requestedand seating is limited.

There is a $15 charge forlunch.

For more information or toRSVP, please contact theChamber office at 304-757-6510, Chamber@putnam-county.org or visitwww.putnamchamber.org toregister.

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HURRICANE -- She has a four-year-old and a six-year-old, "andwe just blew it," Mandy Currytold the Putnam Rotary Club atits Tuesday, Sept. 18, meeting."We knew that we needed tomake a healthy transition, but wedidn't know how.

"We totally messed it up withthe first kid," she said. "We dideverything wrong possible -- fedhim all the frozen chickennuggets, and canned corn, andeverything we shouldn't havedone.

"And, thank goodness, afterthe second one came along, wekinda came to our senses and fig-ured we needed to make somechanges. But we didn't know howthe heck to do it.

"We grew up in the microwaveage," she said, eating "whateveryou could make as quick and aseasy as possible. My mom wasthe microwave queen.

"I've seen firsthand how strongthis 'epidemic' is. My son startedin preschool. There were six kidswho started as babies, and by thetime they got to kindergarten,three of them were overweight.And one was obese.

"It just breaks your heart," saidCurry, "because, if they are obeseas kids, it often carries over into

adulthood.

Healthy eating habits"WestVirginia is one of the un-

healthiest states in the country.We've got a real problem on ourhands and it starts with youngkids. If we can start with small,little changes -- and thesechanges aren't hard -- we'regoing to see a major impact.

"The first one is 60 minutes ofactivity a day for our kids. Andthat's a challenge because wheneverybody in this room wasgrowing up you were just outsideplaying until somebody calledyou in for dinner. But it's not thatway anymore. Sixty minutes aday is tough, and we don't getthat in schools now.

"My six-year-old is in the firstgrade and he gets one gym class -- a week. Sometimes, two. Andthen, they have time to play out-side. That's great, but what aboutthe winter months?'

"So, we as parents have to getoutside with the kids. We've gotto give them a place where theycan ride their bikes. We've got toget them physically active.

"I'm also becoming known asthe sugar-nazi because thesesugary drinks are packing on thepounds for the kids.

"I've seen the kids gulpingdown McDonald's sweet tea -- 45grams of sugar. The kids are

asked to limit their sugar to 12grams of added sugar a day. That

SEE HEALTHY ON PAGE 3

Localwebsitepromoteshealthy eating for kids

In response to poor eating habits in the area’s children, Mandy Curry and herhusband started Healthy Kids Inc., an Internet site that promotes healthy eat-ing. Photo by Sam Sentelle

HURRICANE -- Don Thorn-ton, Head Custodian at Moun-tainView Elementary, has beennamed Putnam County Schools2012-13 Service Employee ofthe Year.

He was chosen from amongall serviceemployeeswho wereselected byt h e i rschools asoutstand-ing em-ployees.

T h o r n -ton hasworked at

M o u n t a i nView Elementary since 2009;prior to that he was custodianat West Teays Elementary andHurricane High School. He hasbeen an employee of PutnamCounty Schools since 2004.

“You can’t ask for a betterworker than Don Thornton,”said Superintendent ChuckHatfield. “He takes great pridein his school and makes signif-icant contributions to this dis-trict.”

Besides performing the du-ties required of caring for alarge school, Thornton is oftenasked to accommodate othergroups from the district, espe-cially when summer schoolclasses and teacher staff devel-opment take over the school.

MountainViewcustodiannamed

employeeof the year

SEE THORNTON ON PAGE 3

DON THORNTON

EXTRAONLINEEDITION

Creative Sharing:Arts and CraftsWork-

shop Series"Using the arts to share the

love of Christ with others"Participants will make craft

items to share with friends, fam-ily and people in their communi-ties.

Classes will be held on Mon-days from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sep-tember - December 2012, atTabernacle of Praise Church ofGod, 2368 Thompson Road inCulloden, WV; www.hurri-canechurch.com. There is nocharge for the series. Please Con-tact Cathy Schrader to register:304-760-8411.

Martial Art – Shen ChunDo & Escrima

Shen Chun Do, the art of worldchampion Graciela Casillas willbe offered at the Valley ParkCommunity Center on Mondaysand Thursdays, Sept. 27 at 6:30 –7:30 p.m. Ages 8 to Adult. Es-crima will be held on Mondaysand Thursdays, Sept. 27 follow-ing the Shen Chun Do class at7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Ages 12 to Adult.Cost is $40 a month per class or$50 a month if you take bothclasses.

For more information call Billat 304-760-1015.

Childbirth EducationClasses

FamilyCare offers ongoingchildbirth education classes inthe Teays Valley area. Theseclasses discuss birth options, thelabor process, medications andmore.

This class series meets for fourMondays each month from 6 to8:30 p.m. Registration is required,and Medicaid patients are wel-come. To register, contact DebiEllis at 304-757-6999, ext 80, orDebi.ellis@familycarewv.org.

Trick or Treat set forOct. 30

The Putnam County Commis-sion has set Tuesday, Oct. 30, asthe day for Trick or Treat in allunincorporated areas of Putnam

County. Trick or Treat will takeplace from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Eleanor Craft ShowReservations are now being

accepted for crafters and ven-dors at the annual Eleanor CraftShow. This event is scheduledfor Saturday November 3, 2012, 9AM- 3PM, at the Eleanor Fire De-partment building. Call Linda304-937-3427 for an application.

Sponsored by the BuffaloNazarene Church Ladies Aide.

Bankruptcy Seminar tobe offered Oct. 4

HUNTINGTON – The KleinLaw firm is sponsoring a one dayseminar on Bankruptcy and Col-lection Law for the general prac-titioner on Oct. 4 in Huntington.

The seminar is an overview ofthe bankruptcy system and itsimpact on the general practi-tioner.

The seminar will begin at 8a.m. with registration and willconclude at 4:45 p.m. Lunch isprovided as part of the cost of theregistration fee and will becatered by the B'nai SholomCongregation Sisterhood.

Registration is limited by spaceavailable to 100 people. The costis $150 and includes seminarmaterials and handbook, breaks,coffee, tea, snacks and lunch.

Limited registration will beavailable on the day of the semi-nar.

All proceeds from the seminarwill benefit the Historic Preser-vation Fund.

CLE credits are available forthis seminar.

For more information or toregister contact the Klein LawFirm at 304-562-7111.

You may also visit the firm'swebsite at www.wvbankruptcy-lawcenter.com.

Silver Sneakers ClassThe Tri-County YMCA in Scott

Depot hosts the Silver SneakersMuscular Endurance Class from11 to 11:45 a.m. on Monday,Wednesday and Friday.

Move to music through a vari-ety of exercises designed to in-

crease muscular strength, rangeof movement and activity fordaily living skills. Hand-heldweights, elastic tubing with han-dles and a ball are offered for re-sistance, and a chair is used forseated and/or standing support.Certified instructors lead classes.

For more information, call304-757-0016.

“TheWall That Heals” tobe at Pumpkin Park

TheWall That Heals will be ar-riving in Milton on Tuesday, Oc-tober 2nd and will be displayedat the Pumpkin Festival October4-7.

The half-scale replica of theVietnam Veterans Memorial inWashington D.C. with more than58,000 names is 250 feet long and6 feet tall.

All military, active and Veter-ans, will be given free admissionto the Pumpkin Festival, as asmall token of thanks for all thatour military do.

“Bringing the Wall Home” tocommunities throughout thecountry allows the souls en-shrined on the Memorial to exist,once more, among family andfriends in the peace and comfortof familiar surroundings. Thetraveling exhibit allows the thou-sands of veterans who have beenunable to cope with the prospectof ‘facing the Wall” to findstrength and courage to do sowithin their own communities,thus allowing the healing processto continue.

The Wall That Heals features aTraveling Museum and Informa-tion Center providing an educa-tional component to enrich andcomplete visitor’s experiences.The Museum chronicles theViet-nam War era and the uniquehealing power of the VietnamVeterans Memorial, while the In-formation Center serves as avenue for people to learn aboutfriends and loved ones lost in thewar.

AutoimmuneSupport Group

An autoimmune supportgroups meets on the first and

third Mondays of each month atnoon. The meeting is held in theupper level of the SeptemberHouse located beside CrossRoads United Methodist Church,850 Norway Avenue, Hunting-ton. For additional information,call Carolyn Hopper at 781-7434or Kimberly Marcum at 736-4957.

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.

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 throughThurs-day, and 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. onFriday. For more info. call 586-2411.

Winfield Lions ClubMeetings

TheWinfield Lions Club meetsthe first and third Tuesday of themonth. For more informationcall 304-586-3732.

HurricaneVFWAuxiliary #9097

Meetings are the 1st Tuesdayof each month at the Post home,7:30 p.m. in the ballroom.

Tarot ReadingWhen: Monday, October 1stWhere: South Charleston Pub-

lic LibraryLezah, from the Psychic Eye in

South Charleston, will kick offthe Halloween Season by givingTarot Readings from 6-8 p.m.Come join in for the fun!

Eleanor CityCouncil Meeting

1st and 3rd Thursday of themonth at Town Hall. Meetingsbegin at 7:30 p.m.

Alcoholics AnonymousCan Help

If you want to drink, that’s yourbusiness. If you want to stop, wecan help.

Call Alcoholics Anonymous at1.800.333.5051 or find meetinglocations at www.aawv.org.

American LegionPost 187

American Legion Post 187meets at 7 p.m. at the WinfieldPresbyterian Church, FerryStreet, Winfield – every first andthird Thursday of the month.

Scott-Teays LionsClubMeetings

Scott-Teays Lions Club meetsthe first and third Monday of themonth at 6:30 p.m. at BroadmoreAssisted Living, 4000 OutlookDrive, Teays Valley.

For more information call 304-757-8599 or emailbillybh@newwave.net.

BingoEvery Wednesday night (7:00

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

Alzheimer AssociationSupport Group

Meeting first Wednesday ofevery month at 12:30 at Home-town Senior Center.

This meeting is for the care-givers of the Alzheimer patients.

This is a great opportunity forfamily members to get some in-formation and support concern-ing your loved ones. Everythingis confidential.

Hometown Senior Center is lo-cated at 100 First Ave. N. inHometown.

If you need directions call 304-586-2745. Please feel free to at-tend.

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doesn't include what they getwith fruits and vegetables. Lookat what McDonald's sweet teadoes. That's three days of theirsugar.

"Look at Mountain Dew.That's77 grams of sugar, not to mentionthe caffeine. Even Coca-Cola,that's 39 grams. It's everywhere.And we think we're OK with thejuices, but the juices are packedwith it too.

"So we recommend for kids,"she said, "that they limit them-selves to milk -- obviously, yourlow-fat milk -- water, and one lit-tle four-ounce box a day of 100percent juice. That's it!

"Getting these kids back onwater and getting them awayfrom all these drinks is really cru-cial. And, obviously, the rulesapply for everyone.

"Everything that we buy that'spackaged or processed, that youcan get quickly, it's going to havesugar in it.

"So if we really cut down on

sugar, I think we're going to makesome major changes in childobesity.

"Refined sugar is more addic-tive than cocaine. Yikes! Howscary is that? But we createsweets all the time, and the moreyou eat, the more you start tocrave it.

"Eating refined sugar weakensour immune system and pro-motes yeast overgrowth, both ofwhich are factors for cancer.

"And don't think that we'reclear with sugar substitutes, be-cause those are just as bad."

Curry says the overload ofsugar in the body leads to dia-betes in many children.

There are different types ofsugar, she said. "Glucose is OK.That's the sugar you get naturallyfrom fruit and vegetables. But thefructose, that's where the issue is.That's what's packing on thepounds because our body cannotdigest properly. It converts [muchof] the high fructose corn syrup

directly to fats."Children need only five serv-

ings of fruit and vegetables perday, Curry said. "That's all ittakes! But in studies conductedwith kids across the state, in onestudy, five percent said they didnot have a fruit or vegetable in anentire week.

"Let's do five fruits and vegeta-bles a day, and if you're active orfor adults -- seven servings.

"It takes a little planning.Watch the fruits and vegetables.Get back to cooking a bit more athome. And watch the sugarydrinks."

The schools are makingprogress, says Curry. "They'redoing their part. All the cooks re-cently over the summer wentthrough a three-day class learn-ing how to cook more with fruitsand vegetables."

Not much is being done acrossthe state, however, to educate theparents. "And that's what it reallycomes down to, because the kids

eat what the parents buy." Chil-dren will eat what is available inthe home, says Curry. "If you getall the junk out of the house,what a difference it makes!"

Help at homeA year ago, Mandy and hus-

band Kirk created a subscriptioninternet site to help parents andto offer suggestions for healthymeals at home. The site iswww.healthykidsinc.com.

They also have a trained dieti-tian, a local extension agent, whochecks every meal for sugars,sodium and saturated fats.

"We have a chef on our team,"she said. "We've filmed him mak-ing every meal we feature. Par-ents can go online, pull up all therecipes that we offer, pull up yourlap top or iPad alongside thestove and cook along with ourchef."

The Healthy Kids site is de-

signed from a "busy mom" per-spective, says Curry.

The website includes help onplanning and organization. Everyweek Mandy prepares a videothat shows "everything you needto know" to prepare a healthymeal. The web site now includesover 200 recipes.

"I spend about an hour of soon Sunday. I prep everything outand I get everything shopped."The meal takes about thirty min-utes to prepare. "It's fun. It'seasy!"

And, it's healthy.In her other professional life,

Amanda Curry is vice presidentand regional manager for eightbranches of City National Bank.She is the company's only corpo-rate sales trainer. She serves onthe boards for the PutnamCounty Development Authorityand the Putnam County Cham-ber of Commerce.

“Don is helpful to everybody,said Mountain View PrincipalSonya Shue. “He takes greatpride in our building and doeseverything to make sure thatour building is safe and clean atall times. He’s great with the stu-dents and teachers, he workshard, and he is always coopera-tive.”

According to Thornton, hisgoal is to provide students witha good learning environmentand be a good role model.

“While working to keep the

school clean and neat, I modelfriendliness, character, and re-sponsibility to the students,” hesaid. “I greet them with a smileand cheer every day.”

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CHARLESTON - West VirginiaAttorney General Darrell Mc-Graw is warning travelers to beon guard due to a scam makingan increased appearance in thehospitality industry.

Travelers are experiencingconvincing calls from scam-mers attempting to obtaincredit card information.

This scam is targeting guests

staying in hotel rooms.Individuals receive a tele-

phone call from the thief whoclaims to be an employee of thehotel. Guests are being told thattheir personal information wasnot processed correctly and thecredit card number needs to begiven again to fix the problem.

To accurately complete thetransaction, hotel visitors arebeing tricked into revealingtheir credit card number andother personal information.

It has been reported by theAlabama Department of Cor-rections Security Threat Groupthat in some instances thescam artists are inmates andthere has been one arrest re-lated to this illegal activity.

If the scammer successfullyreceives all the necessary infor-mation from the hotel guest, heproceeds by either forwardingthe information to an outsiderto deposit the money into theinmate's account, or the in-

mate makes the transactionhimself using a smuggled cellphone.

McGraw encourages travelersand consumers to never giveout personal information overthe telephone.

In this particular situation, aguest should first refrain fromproviding such informationand should instead make a tripto the front lobby desk to askabout the problem.

"Scammers will do and say

anything to trick consumersinto giving personal informa-tion over the telephone," Mc-Graw said in a statement.

"In fact, when the situationpresents itself, it is best to with-hold this information and fol-low up by calling back ormaking a visit to an office forclarification."

This scam has been reportedat various hotels across WestVirginia and surroundingstates.

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Putnam County Schools –Menu – August/September2012

Friday, September 21: PizzaBagel

LUNCH: BREADEDCHICKEN ON A BUN, Romaine

Lettuce/Tomato, Cheesy Pota-toes, Mixed Fruit, Milk

Monday, September 24: Pan-cake on a Stick

LUNCH: BREADED FISHSTICKS, MACARONI &CHEESE, Steamed Kale, Man-

darin Oranges, Milk

Tuesday, September 25: Cin-namon Toast, Applesauce Cup

LUNCH: ROTISSERIECHICKEN, Mashed Potatoes,Steamed Peas, PineappleChunks, Wheat Breadstick, Milk

Wednesday, September 26:

Chicken BiscuitLUNCH: HAMBURGER ON A

BUN, Lettuce/Tomato/Cheese,Potato Wedges, Black BeanSalad, Fresh Kiwi, Milk

Thursday, September 27:MVP Breakfast, Yogurt w/Gra-nola

LUNCH: PEPPERONI ROLL,

Steamed Corn, Romaine Gar-den Salad, Diced Peach Cup,Sherbet, Milk

Friday, September 28: Egg &Cheese Burrito

LUNCH: CHEESE FLAT-BREAD PIZZA, Caesar Saladw/Croutons, Sliced Baby Car-rots, Fresh Apple, Milk

DAILY BREAKFAST CHOICES- ASSORTEDC E R E A L / J U I C E / F R E S HF R U I T / Y O G U R T / W WTOAST/MILK

DAILY LUNCH CHOICES –ASSORTED FRESHFRUITS/VEGETABLES ON THESALAD BAR

MENU ITEMS ARE ALWAYSSUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

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SUBMITTED ARTICLECHARLESTON -- Gov. Earl Ray

Tomblin is urging West Virginiadrivers to use hands-free deviceswhile driving and commendedthe West Virginia Division ofHighways for raising awarenessof our state's new law whichmakes it a crime to text or talk ona hand-held cell phone while

driving.As part of the governor's

"Drive. Hands-Free." publicsafety campaign, motorists trav-eling through the Mountain Statetoday will now see the message"Drive. Hands-Free. Don't Textand Drive." on all interstate andturnpike message boards be-tween 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

"In a moment of distraction,life can change in an instant.Please, don't let your last wordsbe a text," said Tomblin. "Youngdrivers, talk to your parents. Andparents, talk to your kids. Sitdown together and take my safedriver's pledge. Together, we willmake our roads safer."

Tomblin's safe driver pledge is

available atwww.governor.wv.gov.

West Virginia is one of manystates using highway signs todayto encourage cell phone users tomake a lifelong commitment tosafety by pledging to not text anddrive.

As of July 1, 2012 it is a primarydriving offense to text while driv-

ing and a secondary driving of-fense to talk on a hand-held cellphone while driving in West Vir-ginia.

Beginning July 1, 2013, talkingon a hand-held cell phone whiledriving becomes a primary of-fense-enabling police officers topull you over and ticket you forthe infraction.

Putnam County Schools breakfast and lunch menus

CHARLESTON – West VirginiaDivision of Forestry officials an-ticipate excellent fall color thisyear, but say foliage in someareas of the state could peak alittle earlier than usual. Dryweather will determine if foliagein the state’s western countiesand in areas east of Romney maypeak ahead-of-schedule.

Kevin Arnold, regionalforester for the state’s westerncounties, says foliage could peaka week or two early if the areadoesn’t get rainfall over the next

few weeks.“With the dry, hot weather

we’ve had this summer, I’d saywe might see peak foliage ashade earlier. We’ll still havegood color, but it may be a weekor two ahead of schedule.”Arnold’s region includes 19western counties, from Tylersouth to Mingo, and encom-passes the Metro Valley cities ofCharleston and Huntington.Typically, this area peaks in lateOctober, so if the area doesn’t getrainfall soon, he predicts foliage

will peak there in mid-October.Regional Forester Rudy

Williams’ 20-county region cov-ers the Northern and EasternPanhandles as well as the early-to-peak high-elevation countiesof Tucker, Preston and Pendle-ton. Williams says that dry con-ditions, especially east ofRomney, could speed up colorchange by a week, but therenowned high-elevation sitestravelers wait all year to see willbe on schedule.

“I predict that places like

Spruce Knob, Cheat Mountain,Kennison Mountain andCanaan Valley that typicallypeak in late September to earlyOctober will be right on sched-ule,” Williams said.

Regional Forester Tom Coverhas seen some early colorchanges in the 16 eastern WestVirginia counties of his region,but says that’s nothing out of theordinary.

“Between the first and secondweeks of October we should seeexcellent color in the higher ele-

vations of Randolph, Pocahon-tas, Greenbrier, Nicholas, andWebster counties, which wouldbe on schedule.”

No matter if the leaves changea little earlier than usual or stayon schedule, the Division ofForestry will keep the public up-to-date on all the color changeswith a weekly fall foliage report.

Fall foliage reports will beposted every Thursday startingSept. 27 through Oct. 31 on theDOF’s website, www.wv-forestry.com.

Forecasters predict fall colors could arrive early

State launches ‘Don’tText andDrive’ information campaign

HURRICANE – For the past 30years, attorney Mitch Klein hasbeen in the business of helpingpeople navigate the uncertainwaters of bankruptcy.

Klein is the principal attorneywith the Klein Law Firm, whichhas offices in Hurricane andHuntington and serves clientsthroughout western and centralWest Virginia.

“The one thing that I often tellpeople is that they should havecome to see me sooner,” Kleinsaid. “They wait until the prob-lem gets overwhelming.”

Different factors can leadpeople to file for bankruptcy,but some of the most commonthat Klein has seen include lossof employment, medical bills,the rising cost of living, andprobably the most common fac-tor – credit card debt.

“If you have credit card debtover $25,000 there is no way outof that, it's like quicksand,”Klein said.

There are a number of mis-conceptions that people haveabout bankruptcy, Klein said.One of the most common onesis that changes to bankruptcylaws made in 2005 made itharder for individuals to file forbankruptcy.

While the changes did impactpeople with higher incomes,Klein said that 90 percent ofpeople in West Virginia are notaffected by the change.

Another misconception isthat filing for bankruptcy canruin your credit rating for 10years.

While it can have a short termimpact, Klein said, that if youare able to make regular houseand car payments your creditrating can start to improvewithin 30-36 months.

Another misconception isthat filing for bankruptcy is ex-pensive.

Klein offers a free initial con-sultation, and after that rates arebased on income.

At the initial consultation,

Klein said that he walks peoplethrough their monthly expensesand tries to determine if bank-ruptcy is the best option, and ifso, whether Chapter 7, Chapter11, or Chapter 13 is a better fit.

After the initial consultation,the actual filing for bankruptcyis a relatively quick and easyprocess.

Those filing must appear for ahearing before a BankruptcyCourt Judge and answer ques-tions. Klein accompanies hisclients to the hearing, and inmost cases, that is all that is nec-essary for the judge to make thebankruptcy determination.

“I'm surprised more peopledon't take advantage of bank-ruptcy,” Klein said.

Over the past few years, Kleinsaid that more older peoplehave turned to bankruptcy.

“You are seeing more 'babyboomers' filing bankruptcy,”Klein said. “The cost of medi-cine and food continues to goup and people are using theircredit cards to pay their medicalbills and for medicine. All ittakes is one unexpected largeexpense and you're stuck.”

Another type of client thatKlein has seen more of in recentyears is people facing the threatof losing their homes to foreclo-sure.

“People were sold more than

what they could pay for,” Kleinsaid. “(And) if you miss twomortgage payments you are inserious danger. You are notlikely going to be able to pull itout.”

Filing bankruptcy can stopthe foreclosure process andallow people to remain in theirhomes.

Klein said that on more thanone occasion he has had clientscome to him that were facingthe possibility of losing theirhome the next day, and he hasbeen able to take action to stopthat from happening.

“The best and safest way tosave a house is to file Chapter 13bankruptcy,” Klein said. “We canstop it (the foreclosure process)cold.”

Klein warns people not to fallfor companies that offer foreclo-sure rescue services. Most ofthem are scams, Klein said, thattake people's money and pro-vide no relief.

The same can be said forcompanies that offer to negoti-ate credit card debt, he said,noting that most are not WestVirginia companies and that thestate Attorney General's officehas filed suit to stop many ofthem from operating in WestVirginia.

Klein has been practicingbankruptcy and real estate lawfor the past 30 years and for thepast 20 years has kept his pri-mary office in Teays Valley. Dur-ing that time, his firm hasrepresented more than 3,000businesses and individuals inbankruptcy cases.

When he is not practicing law,Klein can be found teaching his-tory classes at Marshall Univer-sity's campus in Teays Valleywhere he is an adjunct profes-sor.

Klein received his undergrad-uate degree in history from Rut-gers University and later amaster's degree in history from

Marshall University.He received his law degree

from Ohio University and is li-censed to practice in West Vir-ginia and Ohio.

In addition to his work as anattorney, Klein served in theUnited States Marine Corps Re-serve from 1975-2000. He retiredas a lieutenant colonel.

A history buff, Klein's law of-fice in Teays Valley is decoratedwith items portraying the U.S.Civil War.

In addition to history, Klein isan active outdoorsman. As ayouth he was an Eagle Scout andlater served as a Scoutmaster.

Recently, Klein took his love ofthe outdoors to a new level, set-ting out to hike the AppalachianTrail that stretches more than2,000 miles from Georgia toMaine. Rather than tackling thetrail all at once and doing a “thruhike” that could take up to sixmonths, Klein is hiking the trailin 100-mile segments as hisschedule allows.

The Klein Law Firm is locatedin the Clyffeside ProfessionalBuilding at 3566 Teays ValleyRoad in Hurricane.

For more information, con-tact the firm at (304) 562-7111 orvisit the firm online atwww.kleinhall.com orwww.wvbankruptcylawcenter.com.

The Putnam Standard Community News September18-21,2012–Page5

By Jack Bailey

jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

LocalAttorneyhelps clientsunderstandbankruptcy

Attorney Mitch Klein has been practicing bankruptcy and real estate law for30 years. From his main office in Hurricane, Klein serves clients throughoutcentral and western West Virginia. Photo by Jack Bailey.

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WestVirginiamandies fromro-dent-carried virus

AWestVirginia man is the latest

to die from a rare disease con-tracted in the wilds of YosemiteNational Park in California. The

Kanawha-Charleston Health De-partment has declined to releasethe name, age or gender of the de-ceased.

Two others have died from therare Hantavirus disease after visit-ingYosemite – a total of eight peo-ple are known to have beeninfected since June. The disease isspreadbycontactwith infected ro-dents – primarily deer mice – viamice droppings and urine.

It can take up to six weeks forsymptoms of the virus to show –although typically they beginabout three weeks after exposure.Early symptoms include fatigue,fever andbodyaches andprogressto severe difficulty breathing.

The viruswasdiscoveredduringan outbreak in the early 1990s,which infecteddozensofpeople inthe Southwest.DNR using spotlights for deer

censusWest Virginia Division of Natu-

ral Resources Biologists are usingspotlights to count deer through-out West Virginia during theeveninghourswhendeer aremostactive.

Biologists have long known that

spotlighting is the best way forthem to count deer, but doing sorequires a great deal ofmanpower.DNR personnel will travel specificroutes to spotlight deer. They willnot only be counting them, butgathering other information aswell, such as sex and approximateage.

The DNR has historically usedthe sizeof eachyear's buckharvestto determine the size of the state'sherd. Recently, however, the DNRhas shifted its deer-managementphilosophy and is developing newcalculations for how many deer asquare mile of habitat can hold.Thanks to a lack of small farmsand timbering, most of the state isnow forested habitat, which cansupport fewer deer than a morevaried habitat with a mix of forest,clearings and brush.

The survey is expected to becompleted by late September.Nature Conservancy building

artificial bat caveOnce conceived only in comic

books, the Nature Conservancy isbuilding an artificial bat cave inTennessee in an effort to combatwhite-nose syndrome, which has

killed millions of bats and threat-ens to bring several bat species toextinction.

The artificial bat cave is locatedon property that the conservancyowns and is expected to be com-pleted by the end of the month intime for bats to take up residencethis winter. It is the first of its kind,conservancy officials say.

The new structure—the firstman-made hibernation cave forbats—is underground and willmimic the cold, damp environ-ment of the nearby natural cave.The artificial cave will be a safehaven for bats tohibernate indur-ingwinter. Itwill also serve as a testsite for WNS treatments. Severaldisinfectants can kill the fungusbelieved to cause WNS, but theycan harm other cave-dwellingspecies and local water supplies.The artificial cave will not houseother animals, and it can be disin-fectedwhenbats leave in summer.

Its cost is approximately$300,000 – even without a batmo-bile car andholographicwaterfallsto hide secret entrances - whichconservancyofficials say ismoneywell spent.

Some people are die-hardmusky anglers. Others spendtheir lives pursuing black bassand for some, catfish is theirmain quarry. Trout have had aloyal following for millennia.

You don't see many die-hardwhite bass anglers. In fact, I'mthe only one I can think of.

During the years I lived in Park-ersburg, Ohio River white basswere my main quarry for most ofthe year. Every year, I followed thesame schedule – carp with a fly-

rod from January to March, fresh-water drum on twisty-tail jigsfrom March till June and whitebass on the flyrod from June untilDecember.

White bass have white sidesand bottom - thus the name –with dark narrow stripes runninglengthwise on the sides. Most ofthem are around 10 to 12 incheslong. The largest one I evercaught (it was a trophy citationfish) was 2.31 pounds and 15.25inches long.

They are found all over theMississippi River drainage. You'llfind them in the Kanawha andanything that drains into theKanawha, at least up to the firstriffle.

White bass are nice, lively fight-ers, but they certainly aren'tgoing to put up a fight like a four-pound smallmouth, they justdon't get that big. What I reallylove about white bass is if youknow how to find them fishingcan be incredible when you do.Normally, you'll catch a whitebass here and there, but if youhappen on a white-bass feedingfrenzy, it gets very, very interest-ing. Bubba Holt (he's now a crewmember for theTV show“Fly Rod

Chronicles”) and I fished the Lit-tle Muskingum at the Devoladam tailwaters once and literallycaught 200 white bass in aboutthree hours. I have actually runinto situations many times whereI've caught nothing over a hun-dred yards off shore or more, thenfound a spot where I could catchone every third cast.

When you're fishing for blackbass or most other warmwaterspecies, you look for structure,such as logs, rocks or weeds.Withwhite bass, you're looking forshad. Find the shad, you'll findthe white bass.

An obvious place for shad con-gregation is at the tailwaters of adam or the first rapid on a tribu-tary fish encounter as they swimup from the Kanawha, such asthe falls on Coal River – althoughI've yet to fish that to see what'sthere.

In Parkersburg, my favoriteplace to fish was at Point Park, atthe mouth of the Little KanawhaRiver. I don't know if the newpark structure the U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers built therehas changed how the water flows,but during the years I fished it,the current along shore actually

went up the Ohio River for about80 yards above the mouth of theLittle Kanawha. Shad came out ofthe mouth of the Kanawha andwent upriver – with the current –along the shore. Once that slackbackwards current turned andwent downstream, presumablythe shad went with it.

About this time of year, theshad would really start moving.They stay close to the surface andare easy to see when moving inlarge schools. First you'll notice anumerous slight disturbances ina long line at the top of the waterand larger bumps in the waterwhen bass come up through theschool to feed. If it's sunny, you'llsee the flash of their bodies as thesunlight gleams off them. They'dbe packed tight as sardines in acan in a line about three feet deepand three feet wide - and theywould come out in those num-bers for days, maybe even weeks.Since I moved here this year, I'veseen large numbers of shad com-ing out of the Elk River and goingdown the Kanawha in similarfashion.

But shad are also moving up atthe same time and I don't reallyunderstand this, but they still -

even when most of them aremoving downstream – are goingup, because they will still collectat falls or dams. I don't under-stand why, it might be the onesgoing down are threadfin shad -they die when water drops below45 degrees, so they have to mi-grate to more open water – andgizzard shad going up.

When I fish a line of movingshad. I cast beyond the shad, andthen work my fly into the shadschool. While in the shad, I let itdrop down below the school andgive a slow, jerky retrieve, like ashad might if his swim bladderwere damaged. Bass hang outbelow the shad and attack up, soif you drop just below the shad -your fly or lure will stick out tothem like a sick elk does to a wolfwhen it drops behind the herd.

They are good eating, althoughyou may want to check out thestate fish consumption advisoriesif you plan to eat them more thana few times each year. I would eatwhite bass from the Ohio Rivermaybe a couple of times a year.

Contact David Payne Sr. atdavidpayne@theputnamstan-dard.com.

White bass often overlooked

David Payne Sr.

Column by David Payne Sr.

davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

Outdoors Roundup - News from around the state

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Page8–September18-21,2012 Obituaries The Putnam Standard

JAMES EDWARD ANDERSJERRY E. ANGELKARLEE GRACE JO AREYIVANHAROLD BRITTON IVGENEVIEVE LOUISE

BURCHETTYOVA COURTNEY CLARKFLORENCE ANNDEELJAMESW. "RICK" DILLON JR.LEXTONWILFORD FISHERSUSAN A.HINKLEYROY LEE HODGESCLIFFORDHORTONHUNTJOHN ANTHONY JOHNSONRUTH ANN SMITH JONESDAVID ALLEN LANEGARY CASSIUS LEACH SR.MARY PAULINE LILLYJAMES EARLMARTINRUBY "PAULINE" MUCK Mc-

CLANAHANKERMIT RAY "SONNY"

MILLER JR.ROBERT L.MILTONMINNIE MAUDE YEAGER

NELSONCATHERINE JANE BECKNER

O'NEILLMABELAVOCURRYROBERTSALFRED "AL" ROMANOSKYLOYCE HALE PAINTER

RUTANNORMA LUCILLE SMITHREBECCA V. "VICKY"

SOLOMONLOIS LEE STEWARTMARIAN FLESHMANWEBERPATRICIA ANNWHITEPATRICIA ANNYORK

JAMES EDWARDANDERS

Jim, 81, passed away Friday,September 8, 2012, following ashort illness.

Jim was born in Louisville, Ky.,the son of the late ElizabethKackley Anders and the lateCharles "Charlie" Edward An-ders.

Jim is survived by his belovedwife, Betsy of Scott Depot;daughters, Elizabeth Anders ofNicholasville, Ky., and DamieHusson ofWilmore, Ky.; and son,Todd Anders of Knoxville, Tenn.Also surviving are stepdaughter,Cindy (Andy) Crihfield of Gan-deeville; step-son, Chuck (Sarah)Dunlap of Carolina Beach, N.C.;and sister, Patricia Petro of Lex-ington. Jim also leaves behind 10grandchildren; nieces, Cady(Foster) Lindberg and LissaArcher; and nephews, JamieHanks (Linda Yates) and Mark(Cindy) Hanks.

Jim was a graduate of the Uni-versity of Kentucky, a member ofDelta Tau Delta fraternity and anArmy veteran. He was retiredfrom Nationwide Mutual Insur-ance Company and theWestVir-ginia Department of Highways.

His family would like to thankall those who have cared for Jimin recent years, including JeffreyHolmes, M.D., of Dunbar Med-ical Associates and James Stan-ton, Cardiologist. Mostimportantly we would like tothank the staff at CAMC TeaysValley, CAMC Memorial andHospice for your care during hisfinal hours. The compassion you

showed to Jim and our familywas a blessing.

Words cannot express the sad-ness our family feels over the losswe have suffered. But we praisethe Lord for the answered prayerthat Jim did not suffer andpassed quickly and peacefullyinto the Kingdom of Heaven.

Donations may be made toHuntington Bank, Teays ValleyBranch, 4149 State Highway 34,Hurricane, WV 25526, Attn:James E. Anders Memorial Fund.

A memorial service was heldFriday, September 14, at St. Tim-othy's in-the-Valley EpiscopalChurch, Hurricane.

Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home,Charleston, was entrusted withthe cremation upon Jim's re-quest.

JERRY E. ANGELJerry E. Angel, 83, of Poca, was

called home to be with our Lordon Monday, September 10, 2012.

Jerry was a "Family Man" wholoved and cared for his familywithin his home as well as anyperson he crossed paths with. Hewas an example of selfless love,providing for his family.

He played many roles duringhis lifetime. He was a son, bornto Thomas and Cordie Angel onJune 13, 1929. He was a brother,uncle, husband, dad, proudgrandparent, great-grandparentand a good friend to countlessothers in his life.

Jerry worked long and harddays as a contractor and while inKorea serving our country, wherehe learned the trade of excava-tion. He was fortunate to workfor himself in his own businesswith the skills he learned while inthe service. Jerry was very goodat what he did, always complet-ing deadlines and accomplishinga job well done.

Although Jerry is no longerwith us in his physical body, allhis loved ones will forever re-member him and his dedicationto all of them. He was more con-cerned with the needs of othersthan himself.

Everyone who knew him knewhe was a die-hard Dale Earn-hardt fan and an avid CincinnatiReds supporter. But, most of all,he will be remembered for hisgreatest attribute of all: Love. Re-gardless of his title to a singleperson, be it husband, father,brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend or perfectstranger, if Jerry was a part ofyour life for 15 minutes or 50years he made the same impres-sion on everyone he came incontact with, which speaks vol-umes for the character he pos-sessed.

Left to cherish his memory arehis loving and caring wife, Ei-lene; his son, Tom Rhodes ofNitro; his daughter, LeannStarcher of Poca; son, Gordon"Porky" Rhodes (Pam); hisgrandchildren, Bobbi Jo, Kelli,J.C., Kirsten and Seth; along withhis seven great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Jerry's life was

held Thursday, September 13, atRaynes Funeral Home EleanorChapel, Eleanor, with Mr. JohnMcCoy Jr. officiating. Entomb-ment followed at Haven of RestMemory Gardens Mausoleum.

Philippians 2:1-3 tells us tothink of others above ourselves,looking out for their interests,not just ours. God can workthrough us to meet the needs ofthose around us.

Onlinecondolencesmaybesentto the Angel family, and the onlineguestbook signed, by visitingwww.raynesfuneralhome.com.Raynes Funeral Home EleanorChapel, Eleanor, was in charge ofarrangements.

KARLEE GRACEJO AREY

KarLee Grace Jo Arey, beloveddaughter of Patrick and KaseyArey, was born asleep on August30.

Our treasured angel was tooyoung to stay with us. Instead,she went to be with her "Pa" KellyChapman. "Pa" will love, rockand care for KarLee until we meetagain.

In addition to her parentsthose left to cherish her memoryare grandparents Tammy Chap-man, Vickie (Steve) Wills, Bud(Laura) Arey. Uncle Jeremy (AuntJamie) Chapman, Uncle Bobby(Aunt Amy) Arey, Uncle StevenWills, Cousins Jonathan andJayson Chapman and a large ex-tended family who will miss herdearly.

A memorial service to cele-brate KarLee's memory and com-fort the family was held Tuesday,September 11, at New Hope Bap-tist Church, Hedrick Rd, ScottDepot.

IVANHAROLDBRITTON IV

Jesus needed a special angel sohe took Ivan Harold "Jake" Brit-ton IV, infant son of Nicole AnnLeMaster of Poca and IvanHarold Britton III of Kellys Creek,back to Heaven on September 8,2012.

He is survived by his brother,ColtonWade LeMaster; maternalgrandparents, Patty Jo LeMasterof Poca and Jimmy LeMaster ofSissonville; and paternal grand-parents, Harold Jr. and SandyBritton of Kellys Creek. He is alsosurvived by his great-grand-mother, Phyllis Crago ofWinfield.Jake was preceded in death by hismaternal great-grandfather, G.B.Bonnett, and paternal great-grandparents, Ivan Sr. and AnnaBritton.

Private services were held atCAMC General Division for Jakeand private burial was held inHaven of Rest Memory Gardens,Red House.

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

Gatens-Harding FuneralHome, Poca, assisted the Brittonfamily.

GENEVIEVE LOUISEBURCHETT

Genevieve Louise Burchett,101, of St. Albans passed awayFriday, September 7, 2012, at herhome.

Genevieve was the eldestdaughter of nine children, bornAugust 19, 1911, to the late JamesCalvin and Lula Maud Richard-son Woodard. She was also pre-ceded in death by her husband,Howard Estil Burchett; a grand-child, Howard Bruce Martin; andseveral brothers and sisters.

She was a registered nurseworking at Thomas MemorialHospital and Home Health. Shewas a member of St. AndrewUnited Methodist Church, St. Al-bans, Order of the Eastern Star,St. Albans, as well as a chartermember of the Pollyanna SewingClub. She loved and served JesusChrist.

She is survived by her daugh-ters and sons-in-law, Susan Annand David Martin ofRavenswood, Linda L. and Roy"Bud" Bird of St. Albans, withwhom she made her home, andJanice and Gene Holstein of St.Albans; son and daughter-in-law,Robert Calvin and Carol Burchettof Glenville, NY; sisters, AliceHawley of St. Albans and EmmaMarcum of Dayton, OH; as wellas several grandchildren andgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services were heldMonday, September 10, 2012, atSt. Andrew United MethodistChurch, St. Albans, with the Rev.Loretta Isaiah, Chaplain PeteThompson and the Rev. Jim Reedofficiating. Burial followed inCunningham Memorial Park, St.Albans.

Special thanks to her care-givers, Betty Coleman and TinaCurry, who so loving cared formom over the past year and all ofthe hospice angels who helpedher over the years.

Memorial contributions maybe made to HospiceCare, 1606Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston,WV 25312. You may also sharememories or condolences withthe family at www.bartlettchap-manfuneralhome.com.

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

YOVA COURTNEYCLARK

After a long illness,Yova Court-ney Clark, formerly of St. Albans,passed awayTuesday, September4, 2012, at the home of herbeloved cousin, Marilyn Gaunchof Charleston.

In years past, Yova was an ac-tive member of First ChristianChurch in St. Albans. She hadalso been an active member ofthe St. AlbansWoman's Club andwas retired from KanawhaCounty Schools.

She was preceded in death byher parents, Ward and LenaCourtney; husband, Jack L. Clark;and sister, Annabelle Massey.

Survivors include her son,

Michael Clark and wife, Brenda,of Beckley; sister, Janice Camp-bell of St. Albans; three grand-daughters; one grandson; fivegreat-granddaughters; two great-grandsons; and several niecesand nephews and great-niecesand nephews.

Yova was a very warm and lov-ing person and had many, manyfriends in her lifetime.

Her family cannot find wordsto express their gratitude, appre-ciation and thankfulness for theabundance of love and excellentcare that Marilyn, her extendedfamily and Sandi Bate and TiaLanham provided for Yova.

Services were held Saturday,September 8, at Bartlett-Chap-man Funeral Home, St. Albans,with Ed Gaunch officiating. En-tombment followed in Cunning-ham Memorial Park, St. Albans,at the upper mausoleum chapel.

Please send donations to Em-manuel Baptist Church BuildingFund, in memory of Yova Court-ney Clark, 1401 Washington St.W., Charleston,WV 25387.

You may also share memoriesor condolences with the family atwww.bartlettchapmanfuneral-home.com.

FLORENCE ANNDEELFlorence Ann Deel, 70, of

Charleston, passed away sud-denly at home on Tuesday, Sep-tember 4, 2012. She was born inHartford, Conn., on March 1,1942, and was the daughter of thelate Albert Miller and BerthaMaynard Miller Holmes. She pre-viously worked as a unit clerk atCAMC Memorial Division, wasco-owner of Property DamageAppraisers and was an agent forBankers Life & Casualty until shebecame a full-time homemaker.She was also a former member ofSecret Sisters at Lens Creek Wes-leyan Church.

She is survived by her lovinghusband of 53 years, Carless DeelJr. They were married in SpringFork on July 7, 1959, by the Rev.Howard Kinnison. In addition,she is lovingly remembered byher son, Mark B. Deel; daughter,Tina M. Wright and husband,Alan L. Wright, and grandson,Joseph L. Wright, all ofCharleston; sisters, Susan Wyatt(Charles) of Given, Jackalyn New-comer (Jack) of Suffolk, Va., andJean Henson (Philip) of UniversalCity, Texas; and brother, MichaelHolmes (Carol) of Pliny.

Florence was a skilled seam-stress, artistic decorator andworked in ceramics and uphol-stery, among many other creativetalents. However, she was happi-est when surrounded by her fam-ily, especially visiting with herchildren and grandson.

A memorial service was heldSaturday, September 8, at LensCreek Wesleyan Church, locatedon Stepto Bottom Road off StateRoute 94 between Marmet andHernshaw, with the Rev. DarrellPrater officiating.

Leonard Johnson FuneralHome, Marmet, was in charge of

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arrangements.Condolences for the family

may be offered online at leonard-johnsonfuneralhome.com.

JAMESW. "RICK"DILLON JR.

James Wesley Dillon Jr. wascalled home from this life to hisHeavenly Father on Friday, Sep-tember 7, 2012.

Rick was born in Spring Hill onAugust 2, 1930. The first son ofJ.W. Dillon Sr. and Hurtle GladysKing-Dillon, he had two brothers,the Rev. Donald Keith Dillon andthe Rev. Clarence E. Dillon. Bothpreceded Rick in death.

Survivors include his wife of 61years, Sophia J. Perry-Dillon (agift from God); his son, Mike Dil-lon and wife, Tamara; his daugh-ter, Virginia "Vicky" Mitchell; hisfive grandchildren (his pride andjoy), Chris Dillon, Miranda Dil-lon, Rhiannon Dillon, LukeMitchell and James Mitchell andhis wife, April; his great-grand-daughters, Eden Shea Mitchelland Karis Sophia Mitchell, whohas yet to arrive; and other lovedones.

Rick lived most of his life in St.Albans. He was employed byUnion Carbide for 35 years andretired in 1985 as a senior engi-neer. After his retirement fromUCC, he formed a business,Rick's Clock Shop, repairing,building and restoring clocksthroughout southern West Vir-ginia. He enjoyed this pastimeinto his later years. He was agraduate of SCHS. Rick gradu-ated from WVIT and WVSC. Hewas also a member of NAWCC, aclock-collecting association.

Rick was a charter member ofTrinity Baptist Church in St. Al-bans, where he served as a dea-con. He dearly loved his churchfamily. His God was first in hislife, with his family a close sec-ond. He tried to nurture his fam-ily and those around him to takethe Lord as their friend and listento His plan for their life.

A celebration of life was heldSunday, September 9 at TheCrossing Church, St. Albans.Graveside services were heldMonday, September 10 at Cun-ningham Memorial Park.

Casdorph & Curry FuneralHome, St. Albans, was in chargeof arrangements.

Online condolences may besent to the family at www.casdor-phandcurry.com.

LEXTONWILFORDFISHER

Lexton Wilford Fisher, 90, ofHurricane and Sun City Center,Fla., died Saturday, September 8,2012, at CAMC General Divisionafter a short illness.

He retired from E.I. DuPont in1981 after 40 years of service. Hewas also a past president of theHurricane Lions Club and amember of the South Shore Bap-tist Church in Riverview, Fla. Hewas a graduate of SissonvilleHigh School.

He was born in Jackson Countyon March 5, 1922, and is pre-ceded in death by his mother,Arah Fisher Slater.

Lexton is survived by hisbeloved wife of 36 years, MaryCatherine Fisher. Also survivingare a brother, Carlos Monday ofArapahoe, NC; sisters, BlandiseGeiger of Sanford, Fla., and Lor-raine Rappold of Hurricane;daughter, Dreama Fisher NevilleSilvey and husband John of Hur-ricane; son, John Lexton Fisherand wife Lisa of Cleburne, Texas;stepson, Vincent Jordan andTammy of Hurricane; daughterHope Fisher-Fizer Taylor andhusband Roy of Hurricane; andson Lexton Wilford Fizer, Jr. andwife Karen of Hurricane. Lextonalso had eight grandchildren,nine great-grandchildren andtwo great-great-grandchildren.

Services were held Tuesday,September 11, 2012, at Allen Fu-neral Home in Hurricane withthe Rev. Phil Bower officiating.Burial followed at Valley ViewCemetery.

Please visit allenfuneral-homewv.com to share memoriesand condolences.

SUSAN A.HINKLEYSusan A. Hinkley, 57, of Grafton

went to sleep in Jesus on Septem-ber 5, 2012, to await the resurrec-tion at Jesus coming.

She was a Seventh Day Adven-tist Christian. Susan was em-ployed at Health South,Morgantown. She was a graduateof Mt. Vernon Academy, Mt. Ver-non, Ohio, and Washington Ad-ventist University, Washington,D.C.

She was preceded in death byher father, Ernie; brother, Steven;and aunt, Frances Courtright.

She is survived by her mother,Mildred A. Hinkley of Hurricane;brother, Ernie M. Hinkley of Hur-ricane; sisters, Beverly Dickersonof Kentucky and Stephanie Stoneof Maryland; aunts and uncles;and many friends.

There were no services.Allen Funeral Home, Hurri-

cane, and Bartlett Funeral Home,Grafton, assisted the family.

Please visit Allenfuneral-homewv.com to share memoriesand condolences.

ROY LEE HODGESRoy Lee Hodges, 82, of Hurri-

cane, went to be with his Lordand Savior on September 6, 2012,with his loving family by his side.

Roy was born January 30, 1930.He accepted Jesus Christ as hissavior on September 4, 2012. Roywas ready to make his journey toHeaven and end his short butcourageous battle with cancer.

Roy was preceded in death byhis parents, Everette WarrenHodges and Opal Pearl Hodges;brother,Vernon Hodges; and spe-cial friends, Leah and Kert Tabor.

Roy leaves behind to mournhis passing his loving wife of 58years, Geraldine Hodges; daugh-ters, Loraina (Mark) Snowdenand Anita Beth Hodges; grand-

children, Angela (Kert) SnowdenKobos, Hilary Snowden, RobbieMeadows and Kindra Midkiff;great-grandchildren, ChristinKobos, Shawna Montgomery andKristen Meadows; sisters, OpalGay (Sonny) McCallister and IdaFay Thacker; brothers, WarrenRay Hodges andThomas Hodges;sisters-in-law, Audree (Arnold)Cyrus and Genevive Racer; andhis honorary son and best friend,Robert (Duffy) Mynes, who lovedhim.

Funeral services were held Sat-urday, September 8, at Allen Fu-neral Home Chapel with the Rev.Ken Carter officiating. At Roy'srequest, his body was crematedafter the funeral.

Online condolences may beexpressed to the family atwww.allenfuneralhomewv.com.

CLIFFORDHORTONHUNT

Clifford Horton Hunt, 89, ofHurricane, W.Va., passed away athome on Monday, September 9,2012, with his wife of 71 years byhis side.

He was a retired carpenter su-perintendent, U.S. Navy veteranof World War II, serving in theSouth Pacific, and a member ofForrest Burdette MemorialUnited Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death bygrandson Matthew Ryan Trail.

He is survived by his wife Max-ine; son Bruce Hunt and his wifeLea Ann of Fraziers Bottom,W.Va.; two grandchildren, threegreat-grandchildren and onegreat-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were heldWednesday, September 12 at For-rest Burdette Memorial UnitedMethodist Church, Hurricane,with Dr. Dan Hogan officiating.Burial followed at Valley ViewCemetery, Hurricane.

Please visit www.allenfuneral-homewv.com to share memoriesand condolences.

JOHN ANTHONYJOHNSON

John Anthony Johnson, 50, ofHurricane, took his heavenlyflight to be with Jesus after acourageous battle with cancer onThursday, September 6, 2012.

John was born October 31,1961, in Huntington, toWanda G.Porter Johnson and the lateWilliam Carl Johnson. He was amember of Bethel Baptist Churchand a former employee of Chap-man Funeral Home and Tri-StateExpress. He was also employed atRish Equipment for 19 years, buthis real passion was taking care ofthe farm.

In addition to his mother, Johnis survived by his wife of 28 years,Robin L. Johnson; his children,Anthony and his wife, Jessie, andCiara and Tyler King; his grand-daughter, Hayden; his siblings,Teresa and husband, Bob Gibson,and Susan Gibson; and a host ofother relatives and friends.

Funeral services were heldSunday, September 9, at First

Baptist Church of Hurricane withPastor Mark Kilburn and JimMcGehee officiating. Burial fol-lowed in Lower Hodges Ceme-tery, Hurricane.

The family would like to thankthe health-care professionalswho did so much to help duringthis difficult fight, and a specialthanks to Alicia King, Nancy Cox,Gerald and Jane Foster and hischurch family. The family appre-ciates your prayers during thistime.

To share a memory of John, orto express condolences, pleasevisit www.chapmanfuneral-homes.com.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hur-ricane, was honored to handlearrangements for Mr. Johnson.

RUTH ANN SMITHJONES

Ruth Ann Smith Jones, 79, ofHurricane went home to be withthe Lord on Sunday, September9, 2012, at her residence.

Ruth Ann was a 24-year resi-dent of Hurricane and former 40-year resident of Nitro. She was a1950 graduate of Nitro HighSchool and attended West Vir-ginia University. She was a for-mer employee of AmericanViscose, Cox's Department Store,Nitro, and had managed 17 rentalproperties for several years.

Ruth Ann had a deep love forall of God's creation, but espe-cially horses. She was a memberof Rock Branch IndependentChurch.

She was preceded in death byher parents, Jack and Lula Smith,one sister and one brother.

Left behind to cherish hermemory are her loving husbandof 58 years, Dennis H. Jones;daughter, Denise Jones of Hurri-cane; sons, Richard "Dickie"Jones of St. Albans and William"Billy" Jones of Hurricane; grand-children, Nathan Jones and Jen-nifer Darabos; andgreat-grandchildren, Nathaniel,William, Mason and Wyatt.

Graveside services were heldTuesday, September 11, 2012, atCunningham Memorial Parkwith Pastor Delbert Hawley offi-ciating.

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

Cooke Funeral Home and Cre-matorium, Nitro assisted theJones family.

You may express online condo-lences at www.cookefuneral-

home.com.

DAVID ALLEN LANEDavid Allen Lane, 53, of Apple

Grove, passed away Sunday, Sep-tember 9, 2012, at home. He wasborn October 17, 1958, to MaryLouise Lane and to the lateCharles Henry "Browning" LaneSr. He was a bus driver for KRT inSouth Charleston for nine-and-a-half years, where he will bemissed by many co-workers andpassengers.

He is survived by his wife, whohe married on September 15,2007, Janet Louise (Rainey) Lane;one son, Joey (Becki) Lane ofElkview; two daughters, Amber(Adam) Myers of Elkview andSamantha (Chris White) Lane ofHurricane; four brothers, CharlesH. Jr., James E. and John R., all ofClendenin, and Michael W. (Mi-randa) Lane of St. Albans; five sis-ters, Betty J. Smith ofMorgantown, D. Jeane (Roy)Buchanan of Dunbar, Norma G.(Ed) Lucas of Elkview, Anna M.Shafer and Mary E. (Bill) Allen,both of Clendenin; 11 grandchil-dren; and several nieces andnephews.

Services were held Friday, Sep-tember 14, at Hafer FuneralHome Chapel, Elkview, with theRev. Larry Cale and the Rev.Charles Larue officiating. Crema-tion followed with a private cere-mony held Monday, September17, at the Lane Family Cemeteryin Clendenin.

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

Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview,was in charge of the arrange-ments.

GARYCASSIUSLEACH SR.

Gary Cassius Leach Sr., 73, ofLeon, went home to be with theLord on September 6, 2012, at hishome, after a long illness.

Gary was a graduate ofStonewall Jackson High School.He entered the Air Force in 1954and served his country for sevenyears. He spent his entire lifeworking hard to support and carefor his family which includedbeing a coal miner, truck driver,owning his own blacktop busi-ness, working for Paul and "Cow-boy" White and RJWConstruction. He was also one ofthe best auto body techniciansthis area has known. Gary neverknew a stranger.

Born May 28, 1939, he was the

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son of the late Dennie H. Leachand Hazel M. Leach ofCharleston. In addition to hisparents, he was preceded indeath by one brother, DannyLeach, and one sister, Sharron K.Leach.

Left to cherish the memory arehis loving wife of 26 years, SheilaFaye Leach; daughter,Tika (Mike)Gillispie of Charleston; son,Tren-ton Walker of Charleston; son,Gary C (Jessica) Leach, Jr. ofLeon; daughter, Cassadiey Leach(James Livingston) of Leon; son,Greg Leach of Leon; daughter,Brittiany (Randy) Williams ofCharleston; grandchildren, CoreyCantley, Jason Gillispie, AustinGillispie, Brenda Faye "Sissy"Walker and Rayton Williams;brothers, Robert Leach of St. Al-bans, Dennie (Lynn) Leach ofAubun, MA, and Layton"Butchie" (Gail) Leach of BigChimney; and his sister, Gloria(James) Vannoy of Hurricane.

Gary is also survived by hischildren from a previous mar-riage, Gary Lee Leach of Elkview,Ramiona Leach of Margrape, Fla.,Dennie Leach of Scott Depot,Kelly Leach Wagner of MyrtleBeach, S.C., and Steven Young ofNicholas County, along with nu-merous other grandchildren,great-grandchildren, nieces,nephews, cousins and many,many friends.

The Leach family wishes to es-pecially thank Hospice Care, theHoward and Higginbotham fam-ilies for their love and support inthis trying time.

Funeral services were heldMonday, September 10, 2012, atRaynes Funeral Home, Buffalo,with Pastor Rick Bruner officiat-ing. Burial followed in the Hig-ginbotham Family Cemetery,Leon, with graveside militaryhonors by American LegionJames E. Marshall Post 187 Win-field and the U.S. Air Force.

The family request memorialcontributions are made toRaynes Funeral Home, P.O. Box250, BuffaloWV 25033.

Online condolences may besent to the Leach family and theonline guestbook signed by visit-ingwww.raynesfuneralhome.com.

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

MARY PAULINE LILLYOur sweet mother, mother-in-

law, grandmother, great-grand-mother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt,cousin, and friend left this worldSeptember 7, 2012, and is safe inthe arms of Jesus.

Mary Pauline Lilly, 91, wasborn October 28, 1910, at PaintBank,Virginia. She was the oldestchild of the late Hallie and FredMcPherson.

Also preceding her in deathwere two brothers, Carl andOscar McPherson; a sister, HazelMcPherson; and grandson, KevinLilly. She married Raymond Jen-nings Lilly in 1940, who also pre-ceded her in death.

Surviving her are daughterCookie Ranson (Eddie) of Poca

and son Randy Lilly (Brenda) ofCharleston; five grandsons, TimRanson (Jennifer) of Nolensville,TN, David Ranson of New York,NY, Jon Ranson of Poca, JaredLilly (Ivie) of Lynchburg, VA, andSeth Lilly (Beth) of Easley, SC; twogranddaughters Susanna Tucker(Jonathan) of Charleston andVictoria Lilly of Charleston; fourgreat-grandchildren, Carter, Mi-randa and Hallie Ranson of Ten-nessee and Caden Lilly of Easley,SC; three sisters, Elizabeth Jordan(Charles) of St. Albans, Ruby JeanThornton of Red House, andHelen Cottrell (Howard) of Poca;one brother, Jim McPherson(Kathy) of Hurricane; and a hostof nieces, nephews and cousins.

Polly's joy was taking care ofeveryone in her family. Anytimethere was a need, she was there.We'll miss her pleasant smile andencouraging words. She trulytaught by example. She lovedcooking for neighbors and family,and pinto beans and cornbreadwere one of her specialties.

A member of Cross Lanes Bap-tist Church, she looked forwardto her Sunday school class andthe fellowship with her friendsthere. Going to church and to theCracker Barrel were the high-lights of her week.

Funeral services were heldTuesday, September 11, 2012, atCross Lanes Baptist Church withPastor Seth Polk officiating. Bur-ial followed in Tyler MountainMemory Gardens.

The family suggests donationsare made to Hospice Care 1606Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston,WV 25304.

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

Gatens-Harding FuneralHome, Poca, assisted the Lillyfamily.

JAMES EARLMARTINJames Earl Martin, 81, of St. Al-

bans, passed away Monday, Sep-tember 10, 2012, at ThomasMemorial Hospital, SouthCharleston, after a very long ill-ness.

Born August 16, 1931, inCharleston, James was the son ofthe late Bradie Earl and EarldeanGillispie Martin. He was also pre-ceded in death by his first wife of48 years, Phyllis Jean Martin, andsecond wife of 10 years, ElsieBowen Martin.

He graduated from StonewallJackson High School and WestVirginia State College. He servedhis country during the KoreanWar in the United States AirForce. James retired with 28 yearsof service from Union CarbideTechnical Center as a senior labtechnician and was also co-owner of Bowincal's in SpringHill. He also worked as a volun-teer usher at the Charleston CivicCenter for many years and was amember of the St. Albans Ameri-can Legion Post No. 93. He wasthe Democrat nominee for theCharleston City Council andserved as county committeeman

in the early 70s. He attended TheCrossing in St. Albans.

He is survived by his son, RickMartin (Nancy) of Myrtle Beach,S.C.; sister, Dorene Lanham (Dar-rel) of Poca; grandchildren, LisaMarie Frye (Jason) and StevenMartin; and two great-grandchil-dren, Xander and Thatcher Frye,all of Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Funeral services were held Fri-day, September 14, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St.Albans, with the Rev. EdwardCraft officiating. Entombmentfollowed in Tyler MountainMemory Gardens, Cross Lanes,with military honors.

The family suggests donationsare made to the Bailey andWork-man families at West VirginiaTroopers Association, 210 Chesa-peake Ave., Charleston, WV25311, or visit the website,wvtroopers.org. You may alsoshare memories or condolenceswith the family atwww.bartlettchapmanfuneral-home.com.

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

RUBY "PAULINE"MUCKMcCLANAHANMrs. Ruby "Pauline" Muck Mc-

Clanahan, 89, passed away Sun-day, September 9, 2012, at CAMCMemorial Division, after a shortillness.

She was born December 11,1922, to the late George and Myr-tle King Muck. In addition,Pauline was preceded in death byhusband, Tony McClanahan;son,Terry L. McClanahan; broth-ers, Richard, John and Earl Muck;and sisters, Marie Roy, AmbrosiaThomas and Katherine McClana-han.

She is survived by son, RandyMcClanahan; daughters, Lindaand husband, Paul Roberts, of St.Albans, Joyce Winter of Poca andKathy and husband, Eddie With-row, of Poca; sister, Sylvia Hager;brothers, Clifford and LeroyMuck; 10 grandchildren; 19great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and severalnieces and nephews.

"Strength and honour are herclothing; and she shall rejoice intime to come. She openeth hermouth with wisdom; and in hertongue is the law of kindness. Shelooketh well to the ways of herhousehold, and eateth not thebread of idleness. Her childrenarise up, and call her blessed; herhusband also, and he praisethher. Many daughters have donevirtuously, but thou excellestthem all. Favour is deceitful, andbeauty is vain; but the womanthat feareth the LORD, she shallbe praised. Give her of the fruit ofher hands; and let her own workspraise her in the gates." Proverbs31.

A tribute to the life of Paulinewas held Wednesday, September12, at Gatens-Harding FuneralHome Chapel with the Rev.Willard Beller officiating. Burialfollowed in Sunset Cemetery,

Lanham.The family asks that donations

are made to Corporal MarshallBailey Scholarship Fund, c/oPoca High School, RR2 Box 5B,Poca, WV 25159; or Attison Mc-Clanhan Scholarship Fund, P.O.Box 100, Poca,WV 25159.

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

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

KERMIT RAY "SONNY"MILLER JR.

Mr. Kermit Ray "Sonny" MillerJr., 71, of Winfield went home tobe with the Lord September 8,2012, at home.

He is retired from TeamstersLocal No. 175.

Sonny is preceded in death byhis parents, Kermit and VivianMiller; daughter, Sheila Sigmon;infant son, Douglas Miller; andson, Robert Clagg.

He is survived by his wife of 32years, Mrs. Janet Miller; children,Ray Dunn, Dwayne Miller andEva Miller; grandchildren, MistySigmon, Bailey Miller, Josh Perryand Crystal Dunn; two great-grandsons; and brothers, Geneand Jerry Miller.

The family will like to say aspecial thank you to the staff ofHospice for the care given toSonny.

A tribute to the life of Mr. Ker-mit Miller was held Wednesday,September 12, 2012, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapelwith Pastor Delbert Hawley offi-ciating. Burial followed in Havenof Rest Memory Gardens.

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

Gatens-Harding FuneralHome, Poca, assisted the Millerfamily.

ROBERT L.MILTONRobert "Bob" L. Milton, 81, of

Hurricane went to be with thelord on Friday September 7, 2012,at his home surrounded by hisfamily.

He was preceded in death byhis parents, Robert and LorraineMilton and Sister Virginia Does

He was retired from ChemicalLeman tank lines and a veteranof KoreanWar. He was a memberofTeamsters Local 175,VFW 9097and Nitro Moose Lodge, and hewas an avid Fisherman and resi-dent of Hurricane for 48 years.

Surviving are his son, Dale Mil-ton of Milton; daughters, JanetWitt of Lafayette, GA, and TeresaGooch of New Kensington, PA;four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were heldTuesday, September 12 at AllenFuneral Home with Rev. JamesMcGehee officiating. Burial fol-lowed in ValleyView Cemetery

Please visit allenfuneral-homewv.com to share memoriesand condolence.

MINNIEMAUDEYEAGER NELSON

Minnie Maude Yeager Nelson,87, of St. Albans, passed away, Sat-urday, September 8, 2012, at Emo-gene Dolin Jones Hospice House,Huntington.

She was born November 7,1924.Minnie was a retired school-teacher from Lakewood Elemen-tary,where she taught for 36 years.

She was the widow of the lateDenzil Nelson.

Minnie is survived by her lovingson, Robert Nelson, with whomshe made her home. She is alsosurvived by her nephew, Greg(Kathy) Yeager; nieces, Sandy(Ricky) Collins, Sherry (Dennis)Collins, Chad Collins and JenniferRoberts, Jaime Torres, WhitneyHughes, BrittanyDolen and JessieYeager; and a very special andprecious friend and neighbor,Carol.

Robert would like a specialthank you to go to Kayla Adkinsand Bobby Kleinstiver for beingthere for him and for all the helpand care that they gave to Minnie."I can never thank you enoughand I really appreciate all you didfor my mother."

A celebration of Minnie's lifewas held Wednesday, September12, at Casdorph & Curry FuneralHome, St. Albans, with the Rev.Lonnie Wilson officiating. Burialfollowed in Cunningham Memo-rial Park, St. Albans.

Online condolences, flowers orgifts may be sent to the family atwww.casdorphandcurry.com.

CATHERINE JANEBECKNERO'NEILL

Catherine Jane BecknerO'Neill, 69, formerly of St. Albans,went home to be with the Lordon August 25, 2012, after a shortillness.

She is survived by her daugh-ter; four sons; 13 grandchildren;and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held inher honor on Saturday, Septem-ber 8, at Scott Depot Christ Fel-lowship, Scott Depot.

MABEL AVO CURRYROBERTS

Mabel Avo Curry Roberts, ofHamlin, was born January 16,1915, and passed away Septem-ber 9, 2012, at the age of 97 years,seven months and 24 days old.She was the daughter of the lateRev. Homer Curry Sr. and RomaAkers Curry. She was also pre-ceded in death by her husband,Hazel Ray Roberts; two brothers,Quentin Curry and Leland Curry;three sisters, Marthabelle John-son, Christalee Berry and GenevaHager; stepmother, Lena HallCurry; two half-brothers, the Rev.Homer Curry Jr. and the Rev.Davis Curry; one grandson,Michael Roberts; and one great-grandson, Keiffer Eplin. Mabelwas a member of Central BigCreek Baptist Church and was ahomemaker.

She is survived by one son,Bobby (Jenny) Roberts of Ham-

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lin; two daughters, Polly (James)Edwards of Culloden and HelenYoung of Dayton, Ohio; sevengranddaughters, Alice (Mark)Rindler of Beaver Creek, Ohio,Jean Young of Beaver Creek,Karen Young of Dayton, JudyWoodall of Rougemont, N.C., JillGilbert of Culloden, Margie(Fred) Whitt of Hurricane andNancy (Brian) Eplin of WestHamlin; two grandsons, Rick(Terri) Young of Dayton andDoug Young of Dayton; two half-brothers, Winford Curry of Mil-ton and Clifford Curry of Pinch;one half-sister, LeodaWooldridgeof Culloden; two great-grand-sons, JonathonWoodall of Akron,Ohio, and Travis Rindler of Day-ton; three great-granddaughters,Cassie Young and Wendy Youngof Dayton and Allison Rindler ofKentucky; and special great-granddaughter, Jennifer Eplin ofWest Hamlin.

The family would like to givespecial thanks to Hospice andLincoln Nursing staff for theirwonderful care.

Funeral services were heldWednesday, September 12, atKoontz Funeral Home, Hamlin,with the Rev. Winford Curry andPastor David Vickers officiating.Interment followed in LawsonCemetery, Big Creek Road, Route34, Hamlin.

ALFRED "AL"ROMANOSKY

Alfred "Al" Romanosky, 80, ofSt. Albans, passed away Wednes-day, September 5, 2012, atThomas Memorial Hospital,South Charleston.

BornAugust 6, 1932, inWindsorHeights, he was a son of the lateAnthony and Martha Romanosky.In addition to his parents, Al waspreceded in death by his siblings,Richard and Robert Romanosky,Marie Cybulski, Margaret Fetskoand Regina Childers.

Al was a graduate of WellsburgHigh School and the ATES Elec-tronic School. He served hiscountry in the United States Armyand retired as the manager of theSherwin Williams Company, St.Albans, after 30 years of service.Most important to Al's life werehis family and his church. He wasdedicated to his wife, his daugh-ters, sons-in-law and grandsons.He was a faithful member of St.Francis of Assisi Catholic Church,St. Albans, where he was in thechurch choir, Catholic War Veter-ans and served as eucharist min-ister and was on the financecommittee. Al was also very in-volvedwith theKnights ofColum-bus and earned his 3rd and 4thdegrees as well as holding the of-fice of Faithful Navigator and PastGrand Knight.

He is survived by his lovingwife, Patricia "Pat" Romanosky;daughters and sons-in-law,Denise and Fred Lee of TornadoandDianeHolley-BrownandDonBrown of Sissonville; grandsons,Matthew Lee, Brian Lee, ZacharyHolley and Josh Holley; and sib-lings, Dorothy Condor and hus-

band, Steve, Edward Romanoskyand partner, Doris, and EvelynLazasz.

Mass of Christian Burial wascelebrated Saturday, September 8,at St. Francis of Assisi CatholicChurch, St. Albans, with the Rev.Father Patrick M. McDonough of-ficiating. Burial followed in St.Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, ScottDepot.

Donations in memory of Alfred"Al" Romanosky may be made toSt. Francis of Assisi CatholicChurch, St. Albans.

Bartlett-Chapman FuneralHome, St. Albans, assisted the Ro-manosky family.

LOYCEHALEPAINTER RUTAN

Loyce Hale Painter Rutan, 82, ofEleanor, passed away September9, 2012, at Putnam Care and Re-habilitation, Hurricane.

LoycewasbornMarch 18, 1930,in Williamson, and was a daugh-ter of the lateThomasP. andGeor-gia E. Hobbs Hale. She was retiredfrom CAMC General Divisionwhere she worked as a CNA for 20years. Loyce attended RiversideBaptist Church in Red House andshe enjoyed dancing and travel-ing. She was a loving wife, motherand grandmother, and her great-est enjoyment in lifewasher threesons and her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents,Loyce was preceded in death bytwo sisters and a brother.

Loyce is survived by her hus-band, Chester; her sons and theirwives, Richard and Nancy Painterof Winfield, David and AnitaPainter of Marion, S.C., and Rogerand Helen Painter of Rosharon,Texas; eight grandchildren; sevengreat-grandchildren; five stepchil-dren; and 10 step-grandchildren.

Funeral services were heldThursday, September 13, at Chap-man Funeral Home, Winfield,with Pastor David Panero officiat-ing. Burial followed in Haven ofRest Memory Gardens, RedHouse.

The family suggests donationsare made to the Alzheimer's Asso-ciation, West Virginia Chapter,1601 2nd Ave., Charleston, WV25387, or Hubbard HospiceHouse West, 4605 A MacCorkleAve. SW, South Charleston, WV25309.

To share a memory of Loyce, orto express condolences, pleasevisit www.chapmanfuneral-homes.com.

NORMA LUCILLESMITH

Norma Lucille Smith, 75, ofEleanor, went home to be withthe Lord Friday, September 7,2012, at CAMC Memorial Hospi-tal following a short illness.

She retired from PutnamCounty Schools with 23 years ofservice. She was an avid quilterand an active member of theWinfield and Eleanor Senior Citi-zens.

Born November 5, 1936, shewas the daughter of the late Perry

Valloe Sayre and Hazel BennettSayre. In addition to her parentsshe was preceded in death bythree brothers and one sister.

Survivors include her lovinghusband of 56 years, KennethDean Smith; son, Bill (Reba)Smith of Eleanor; daughter, Karen(Harold) Cogar of Sissonville; sis-ters, Mildred (Howard) Parsons ofDunbar, Stella Ann (Luster)Doughty of Dunbar, and BettyLou (Roger) Lynch of Dunbar; fivegrandchildren, eight-great grand-children along with a host of ex-tended family and friends.

Funeral services were heldTuesday September 11, 2012, atRaynes Funeral Home EleanorChapel, Eleanor, with Pastor ScottCasto officiating. Burial followedat Mt. Zion Cemetery, Given.

Online condolences may besent to the Smith family and theonline guestbook signed by visit-ingwww.raynesfuneralhome.com.

Raynes Funeral Home EleanorChapel, Eleanor was in charge ofarrangements.

REBECCAV. "VICKY"SOLOMON

Rebecca V. "Vicky" Solomon,56, of St. Albans, passed awayMonday, September 3, 2012, atHubbard Hospice House West.

A memorial service was heldFriday, September 7, at BethanyBaptist Church, St. Albans, withthe Rev. Mark Jarrell officiating.

Arrangements were in the careof Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

Donations may be made toHubbard Hospice House West,4605 MacCorkle Ave. SW, SouthCharleston,WV 25309.

LOIS LEE STEWARTLois Lee Stewart, 69, of Red

House, passed away Sunday, Sep-tember 9, 2012, at Hubbard Hos-pice House West, ThomasMemorial Hospital, following ashort illness. Born March 13,1943, she was the daughter of thelate James Lyons and Ruth Jef-feries Lyons. In addition to herparents, she was preceded indeath by her loving husband of45 years, NormanWayne Stewart;and one brother, James Lyons Jr.

Survivors include her daughterand husband, Debbie and SteveHarmon of Buffalo; son and wife,David and Misty Stewart of Poca;grandchildren, Chris (Callie)Harmon, Shawn (Courtney) Har-mon, Bryan Harmon, Dakota W.Stewart and Montana D. Stewart;great-grandchildren, Kaydy JoHarmon, Cameron W. Harmon,Logan Leanne Harmon andHaylee A. Harmon; sister, PearlWelch of Gallipolis; and brother,Wayne (Patricia) Lyons ofEleanor.

Graveside funeral serviceswere held Thursday, September13, at Haven of Rest MemoryGardens Mausoleum Chapel,Red House, with Pastor PaulBrowning officiating.

The family suggests donationsare made to HospiceCare, 1606Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston,WV 25387-2536.

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

Raynes Funeral Home,Eleanor, was in charge ofarrangements.

MARIAN FLESHMANWEBER

Marian FleshmanWeber, 86, ofSt. Albans, passed away Septem-ber 4, 2012, at CAMC MemorialHospital.

She was born in Louisville, Ky.,on September 26, 1925, and wasthe daughter of Charles M. andKatherine Phelps Fleshman, bothof whom preceded her in death.

Marian was a member of FirstPresbyterian Church of St. Al-bans. She was the widow of EricWeber.

She is survived by two daugh-ters, Beth Cipoletti of Charlestonand Paige Weber and her hus-band, Mark Starcher, of McLean,Va.; five grandchildren, EllenCipoletti Nonnemacher and herhusband, Ben, of Reading, Pa.,Doug Cipoletti and his wife,Shannon, of Oak Hill, Ann Cipo-letti of Red Bank, N.J., JackStarcher of New York City, N.Y.,and Meg Starcher of Graz, Aus-tria; and three great-grandchil-dren.

A memorial service to celebratethe life of Marian was held Sun-day, September 9, at First Presby-terian Church, St. Albans, withPastor Paul Romine officiating.

Casdorph & Curry FuneralHome, St. Albans, assisted theWeber family with the arrange-ments.

Online condolences may besent to the family at www.casdor-phandcurry.com.

PATRICIA ANNWHITEPatricia AnnWhite, 77, of St. Al-

bans, passed away peacefully ather home after her courageousbattlewithcanceronSeptember5,2012.

Funeral services were privateand held at Tyler Mountain Me-morial Gardens with ChaplainPete Thompson of Hospice offici-ating. Funeral arrangements werehandled by Cooke and Pauley Fu-neral Home, Nitro.

Patricia was born in Sewell onMay 25, 1937, to George andMarthaEvelynRowe.Patriciamar-ried Forrest White on October 22,1955, and was married almost 57years.

By the timeshewas25,Patricia -who had never left West Virginia

prior to age 18 - had five childrenand had traveled to and lived inseveral countries around theworld.

Patricia enjoyed being with hersix children, 13 grandchildren andseven great-grandchildren morethan anything else in her life.

Patriciaworkedwith the stateofWest Virginia from August of 1976until she retired in October 1991.

Patricia is survived by her sixchildren, William and wife,Kathryn White, Brenda and hus-band, Don Brogan, Harlan andwife, Sharon White, Judith andhusband, Gary Ballard, Michaeland wife, Ann White, and JamesWhite.

Patricia was preceded in deathby her husband, Forrest White;mother, Martha Evelyn Rowe; fa-ther, George T. Rowe; and one sis-ter, Iris. Patricia has one survivingsister and three survivingbrothers.

The family requests that dona-tions are sent to Hospice Care,1606 Kanawha Blvd. W.,Charleston, WV 25387-2536. Thefamily of Patricia White wishes tothankTammy Hale, RN; Lyan Hal-stead, social worker; and PeteThompson, chaplain.

PATRICIA ANNYORKPatricia Ann York, 60, of Win-

field, passed away Sunday, Sep-tember 9, 2012, at CAMC GeneralHospital.

Patricia was born September21, 1951, in Wheeling, and was adaughter of the late Thomas andElizabeth Burskey Long.

Patricia is survived by her hus-band, JamesYork; her daughters,Marci Stange and her husband,Jeff, of Fairchance, Pa., and TinaWingard and her husband, Mike,of Connellsville, Pa.; her stepchil-dren, Todd York and his wife,Shizue, of Hurricane, Chris Yorkof Germany, Adam York and hiswife, Yvette, of Alexandria, Va.,and Stephanie York of ThousandOaks, Calif.; her sister, Shelia De-freze of Smyrna, Tenn.; herbrothers, Tom Long of VirginiaBeach,Va., DavidYork of Smyrnaand Kenny Long of Fox RiverGrove, Ill.; and seven grandchil-dren.

Funeral services were heldThursday, September 13, atChapman Funeral Home, Win-field, with Pastor Greg Blake offi-ciating. A private family burialwas held in TeaysValley MemoryGardens.

To share a memory of Patricia,or to express condolences, pleasevisit www.chapmanfuneral-homes.com.

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MountOliveMissionary BaptistChurch ~ Buff Creek Rd. Hurri-cane, WV. "Helping the hurt getout of the dirt" Service Times-Sunday morning 10:00 a.m.;Sunday eve. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. EveBible study 7:00 p.m. Specialmeeting 4th Saturday eachmonth at 7:00 p.m. All areaChurches welcome.Heaven is obtainable, Hell isavoidable. We still preach TheBook, The Blood and, TheBlessed Hope. Pastor ErnieSpence – 304-617-2752.

Redeemer PresbyterianChurch,PCA, welcomes the communityto learn of God's love and grace.They meet at Teays Valley Cin-ema for worship service at 10a.m. The church's pastor is Bar-rett Jordan. For more informa-tion, call the church office,304-757-1197, or check thechurch's website at www.re-deemerpcawv.org.

TeaysValley Church of God ~4430 Teays Valley Road, PO Box270, Scott Depot, WV 25526 -www.tvcog.org - (304)757-9222.Service times: Sunday’s - 9:15a.m. Sunday School, 10:15 a.m.Morning Worship, 6:00 p.m.Evening Discipleship. Wednes-day’s: 6:45 p.m. Evening Disci-pleship. Pastor Melissa Pratt.

Winfield Community Church~144 Rocky Step Road, ScottDepot, WV, 25560. (304) 586-1146. 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 ~ 4-1/2miles East of Hurricane on Rt. 60across from covered bridge, onleft. Sunday: Morning worship9:30; Sunday School 10:30.Wednesday Bible study 7:00P.M.; Family night first Wednes-day of each month @ 7:00 P.M.Pastor: Ralph Kernen (304) 757-8446.

Presbyterian Church of theCovenant ~ Living the Love ofJesus Christ. 2438 US Route 60,Hurricane, WV 25526. 304-562-2012, pcclife.com Sunday Wor-ship 10:30 a.m.

Buffalo Church of God ~ Cornerof 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-

torWayne Burch. 304-937-3447.

Winfield United MethodistChurch ~ Looking for a churchfamily? Join us at WinfieldUnited Methodist Church, 20Radwin Drive (Behind McDon-ald’s)Winfield. Two services 8:30a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Pastor: TomHill.

Springdale Free Will BaptistChurch ~ Cow Creek Road, Hur-ricane (Directions: Off Rt 34, 2-1/2 miles on Cow Creek Road,stay on left fork of Cow Creek.Church is on the right). SundaySchool 10 a.m.; SundayMorningWorship 11:00 a.m.; SundayEvening Worship 6 p.m.;Wednesday Midweek Service 7p.m. Pastor Larry Cooper. 562-5389.

Teays Valley Church of theNazarene~ 3937 Teays ValleyRoad,Teays,WV 25569 (Mail: POBox 259) Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sun-day School; 10:45 a.m. Morningworship; 6:00 p.m. SundayEvening Worship. Wednesdays:6:30 p.m. Prayer Gathering, Chil-dren & Teen Programs. Last Sat-urday of each month; ClothingCloset from 9 a.m. until noon.Free clothes for everyone!Pastor: Rev. Charles V. Williams.Phone: 304-757-8400.

First Baptist Church~ “Connect-ing People to Jesus Christ” 2635Main Street, Hurricane, WV,25526 – 304-562-9281. Dr. JamesE. Lutz, Senior Pastor. Sundayservices: 8:50 a.m., 11:00 a.m.,6:30 p.m. Sunday School – 10a.m.; Wednesday 6:30 p.m.www.fbcoh.com

Good Hope Baptist Church ~Turkey Creek Road, Hurricane.SundayWorship Service 10 a.m.

Ascension Catholic Church905HickoryMill Rd., Hurricane,WV, 25526. 304-562-5816.Services: Saturday evening 5:30p.m. Sunday morning 8:30 a.m.& 11:00 a.m.Rev. Neil R. Buchlein, Pastor.www.ascensionwv.com

Cross ofGrace LutheranChurch~ 30GraceDrive, Hurricane,WV,25526. 304-562-0616.Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.Sunday - 10:45 a.m. MorningWorship Pastor Jerry Kliner, STS.“Where people discover Jesusand grow in Faith”. www.cog-lutheran.com

Scott Depot Christ Fellowship

~ 4345 Teays Valley Road, ScottDepot,WV. 757-9166.

Pastor Dr. Rod Taylor.Sunday School 9 a.m.; SundayMorning Worship 10 a.m.; Sun-day EveningWorship 6:30 p.m.Wednesday Mid Week Service 7p.m. www.thedepotlive.com

Teays Valley Baptist Church ~Dr. John D. Smith, Pastor.3926 Teays Valley Road, Hurri-cane, WV, 25526. 304-757-9306.www.teaysvalleybaptist.comServices: SUNDAY - Sundayschool 9:30 a.m.; Morning Wor-ship & Children’s Church 10:30a.m.; Eveningworship 6:00 p.m.;Choir Rehearsal 5 p.m.WEDNESDAY – Bible Study andPrayer 7 p.m.; Awana 7:00 p.m.All services are interpreted forthe deaf. TV Service on Sudden-link Channel 2, Wed. 8:30 – 9p.m. Radio ProgramWEMM8:30p.m. Thursday.

Buffalo Presbyterian Church ~2125 Buffalo Road, Buffalo, WV,25033. Sunday School Service 10a.m.;Worship Sunday Service 11a.m. Wednesday Service – BibleStudy, 7 p.m. Pastor – DenverTucker.

Buffalo Nazarene Church ~Rt. 62, Buffalo,WV, 25033.Sunday School Service 10 a.m.;SundayWorship Service 11 a.m.;Sunday night Worship Service 6p.m.Wednesday Service 7 p.m.Pastor Sherry Kinsey 937-3258.

Otter Branch Church ~ Box 213,18Mile Road, Buffalo,WV, 25033Sunday School Service 10 a.m.;SundayWorship Service 11 a.m.Wednesday Service 7 p.m.Pastor Mike Tucker.

Manilla Chapel ~ Manilla RidgeRoad, Robertsburg,WV.SUNDAY: Morning service 10a.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 10:00a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.;Wednesday 7:00 p.m. PastorNathan Morris (304)543-8053. Anew beginning on the old path.

Bethel Baptist – Upper MudRiver Road, Sias, WV. Services:Sunday morning 10 a.m.; Sun-day night 6 p.m.; Wednesdaynight 7:00 p.m.

Glad Tidings Assembly of God ~121 Mill Road, Hurricane, WV,

25526.Adult & Children’s Service Sun-day 10:30 a.m., Sunday EveningWorship 6:00 p.m., WednesdayMidweek 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 prayingcommunity where friendshipcounts.” Cherrie Sizemore, Min-ister. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.;MorningWorship - 11:00 a.m.Looking for a church to call“home”?Wewould like to be thatplace.

Pine Grove Church of Christ ~4504 Teays Valley Road, ScottDepot. 304-757-8543 (o); 304-757-2866 (h). prediger1@veri-zon.net. Sunday morning BibleClasses 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morn-ingWorship Service 10:45 a.m.Sunday EveningWorship Service6:00 p.m. Wednesday EveningBible Studies 7:00 p.m.Tm Jorgensen, Minister.

Grandview Baptist Church, RedHouse. Sunday school – 10 am;Sunday evening 7 pm; Wednes-day 7 pm. Pastor:WoodyWillard.

Winfield Church of theNazarene ~ 2986 Winfield Rd.,Winfield, WV 25213. SundaySchool 9:45 am; SundayWorshipService 10:45 am; Sunday PraiseService at 6:00pm; WednesdayKidz & Teens 7:00 pm; Wednes-day Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm.Pastor Robert Fulton, 304-586-2180.

Laywell Church of Christ ~Sycamore Road, Hurricane, WV.Services: Sunday Morning Wor-ship 9:45 a.m.; EveningWorship6 p.m. Phone number for moreinformation, 304-562-6135.

KanawhaValley 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 and6:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Mt. Moriah Missionary BaptistChurch ~ Rt. 3 Box 97 (6242Trace Fork Rd.), Hurricane, WV25526. Phone 304-562-5880.Sunday School: 10 a.m.; Morn-ing Worship 11 a.m.; EveningWorship 6 p.m. WednesdayEvening Service 7 p.m.; Chil-dren’s Emmy Club, 6:30 p.m.Wednesday. Pastor: Robert Ad-kins. Everyone welcome.

Providence Baptist Church ~Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot,WV. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun-day morning Worship 11 a.m.;Sunday night 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev.Bob Kelly. Phone 304-586-2832.

Gateway Christian Church ~Weekly Sunday Evening Serviceat 6 p.m. Valley Park, Hurricane,WV. Adult & Children’s Ministryavailable. For more informationplease call 304-727-8919 or visitwww.gatewaychurch.net. SeniorMinister: Dave Stauffer. LOVEGOD – LOVE PEOPLE – SERVE.

Lakeview Christian Church ~108 Lakeview Drive, Hurricane,WV, 25526. Services: Sunday – 11am and 6:30 pm;Wednesday – 7pm. Pastor: Jeff Maynard. Phone304-562-9265.

Faith Independent Church ~Sunday School 10am, SundayMorningWorship 11am, SundayChoir Practice 6 p.m., SundayEvening Service 7 p.m.;Wednes-day Prayer Meeting & BibleStudy 7 p.m. A little countrychurch set on the side of Rt. 62 inthe big town of Black Betsy,WV.Pastoral Team: Michael Landersand Randy Browning

Sousanah FWB Church ~Charley Creek Road, Culloden.Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Sun-day Morning Worship 11:00a.m.; Sunday Night Service 7:00p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service7:00 p.m.

TTiimmee FFoorr SSeerrvviiccee~ Area Church Services ~

List Your ChurchAs a service to our community we will list your church in our

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Just send us• The Name of Your Church•Where Your Church Is Located• The Days And Times of Church Services• Pastor’s Name• Phone Number

Simply fax or mail this information to us or give us a call at (304)

743-6731.

P.O. Box 186Culloden, WV 25510Phone: 304-743-6731Fax: 304-562-6214

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MOBILE HOME PARTS:WINTER SPECIALS – Doors, Skirting, Windows, etc. (304) 391-5863. (rtc 10-11hmo)

SERVICES:CREATIVE CONSTRUCTION – 304-544-6304. Contractorʼs License #WV043966.Free estimates. (4tp 2-7)

FOR RENT:2 BEDROOM HOME, ONA – Reduced rent for retired female to care for 3-year-oldnext door, 6-8 days/month. 304-412-1926. (2tc 2-21)

HOUSE FOR RENT – Milton, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, brick. $700 month/$500 damagedeposit. 304-743-0334, 304-939-2294. (1tp 2-28)

MILTON APARTMENT FOR RENT – 1 BR upstairs. Electric range/refrigerator.Walking distance to stores/school. No pets. $350/month + 1 month security. 304-743-8606. (2tp 2-21)

EMPLOYMENT:CCCSO IS GROWING – We are looking for CNAʼs and Home Care Aide that wouldlike to grow with us. Starting wage: CNAʼs $8.75; Home Care Aid $8.00. For moreinformation please contact Mrs. Perry at 304-529-4952. (2tc 2-21)

COMMERCIAL CLEANERS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS - Buffalo, full-time, Day &Evenings. Benefits and Vacation. Must pass background check. 304-768-6309. (4tc2-7 occ)

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - @ Sarah's Heart Childcare, serious inquiriesonly 304-757-7701. (4tc 1-24 shc)

MILTON TEACHER NEEDS – dayshift help with adult autistic son, 7:00 am to 4:00pm. Reliable, caring adult only apply. (304) 743-2429. (5t 2-7)

PART-TIME FREELANCE WRITERS NEEDED – Putnam and Cabell counties.Please call 304-743-6731. (rtc)

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SPECIALS GOINGON! – Doors, Skirt-ing, Windows, etc.(304) 391-5863. (rtc10-11 hmo)

B O O K K E E P E RNEEDED - for firmin Teays Valley WV.Prefer accountingand bookkeepingexperience, as well

as experience in theuse of QuickBooks,Excel and Word.Will train qualifiedcandidate. Pay is$12 per hour. Pleaseemail resume tomike@greenleaf-tax.com. (4t 9-18)

TEAYS VALLEY IN-S U R A N C EAGENCY - lookingfor licensed or non-licensed person to

answer phones,scanning, filing anddata entry, knowl-edge in MS Office.Resumes and refer-ences required.304-757-6880. (rtc7-31)

PART-TIME FREE-LANCE WRITERSNEEDED – Putnamand Cabell coun-ties. Please call 304-743-6731. (rtc)

DANNY’S HILL-BILLY DITCHDIG-GERS – Water,electric, gas & drainlines installed. 304-586-9914, 304-389-0715. (rtc 11-29)

PLASTIC BED-LINER – for LWBGM truck. $40.00.

Phone 304-743-4861. (rtc)

VINTAGE JEWELRY– Call 304-638-3865. (rtc 4-24)

NORITAKE CHINA- Golden Cove 5piece place setting,service for 12. Orig-inal $1,650, asking$1,200. Call formore information304-757-4584. (rtc)

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HURRICANE – In another signof its commitment to buildinghomes in Putnam County, Habi-tat for Humanity of Kanawhaand Putnam will begin keepingoffice hours at the PutnamCounty Library.

Lori Wyatt, homeownershipdirector for the organization, willkeep office hours at the libraryon Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m.

to 4:30 p.m. to meet withprospective applicants.

Potential applicants shouldcall ahead to schedule a time tomeet with Wyatt. She may bereached directly at 304-720-0141, ext 12.

Recently, Habitat for Human-ity of Kanawha and Putnamcompleted its first home build inPutnam County since 2004. Thathome is located on Montana Av-enue in Hurricane.

It was the 149th home built by

the organization since it began in1988.

Ken Adams, development di-rector of the organization, saidthat with the home's comple-tion, there has been a great dealof interest from people in Put-nam County.

“Since then (the home's com-pletion), we have been gettingcalls from people asking aboutour organization and how itworks,” Adams said. “The estab-lishment of a satellite location

here in Putnam is a way for us tohelp remove that barrier of geog-raphy and continue with our ef-forts to best serve those living inneed.”

Earlier this year, Habitat forHumanity of Kanawha and Put-nam, placed a renewed interestin building homes in PutnamCounty with a goal to build 10homes in the county by 2016.

To be approved for a Habitatfor Humanity home, a familymust have income between 30

percent and 70 percent of thearea median, be living in sub-standard conditions and willingto partner by helping to buildtheir own home.

In addition to homeowners,Habitat for Humanity is alsoseeking donations of land,money, and volunteers to helpbuild the homes.

Anyone interested in helpingin Putnam County may contactthe organization at 304-720-0141.

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Habitat forHumanity keepingofficehours atPutnamLibraryBy Jack Bailey

jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

SUBMITTED ARTICLEWINFIELD -- If you, or some-

one you know, are expecting ababy sometime around the firstfull week of October, your “newarrival” could be honored asthis year’s Putnam County fu-ture 4-H’er!

The Putnam County Leaders’Association, in celebration ofNational 4-H Week, October 6-13, 2012, will be showering thefirst Putnam County Baby bornon or after Oct. 6, 2012 with

gifts.This will mark the 21st year

of recognizing a “Future 4-H’er.”

To be eligible, the “Octoberbaby” must be pre-registeredwith the Putnam County 4-HOffice by calling 304-586-0217or e-mailing Elizabeth.Baldwin@mail.wvu.edu.

The baby and family must re-side in Putnam County, and theparents must be willing to allowphotos to be taken for publicity

when the baby is “showered”with gifs from 4-Hers.

The “Future 4-H’er” will re-ceive a layette full of gifts do-nated by members of the localPutnam County 4-H Clubs.

Happy Birthday to our pastyears’ “Future 4-H’ers” : one-year-old Wyatt Austin Dolin(2011), two-year-old LeviMagaw(2010), year-old RobertWilliam Grant (2009), four-year-old Larissa Cary Foster(2008), five-year-old Noah Sav-

illa (2007), six-year-old PaytonHudnall (2006), five-year-oldTyler Fleming (2005), eight-year-old Emma Grace Skaggs(2004), nine-year-old Luke Har-ris Gibson (2003), 10-year-oldHannah Casto (2002), 11-year-old David Joel (2001),12-year-old Zane Lanham (2000), 13-year-old Megan Hollie Bowles(1999), 14-year-old Corey Ed-ward Tucker (1998), 15-year-oldJoshua Perry Somerville (1997),16-year-old Jeremy Harris

(1996), 17-year-old Charlotte“Charlie” Mabie (1995), 18-year-old Tasha Lynn Theverin(1994), 19-year-old Caitlyn Nic-hole Lett (1993) and 20-year-old Christian Gregory Corns(1992).

Be sure to contact the 4-HOffice (586-0217 or Eliza-beth.Baldwin@mail.wvu.edu)to register your baby (who isdue to arrive around the 6th-13th of October) to be the Put-nam County Future 4-H’er.

Leader’s Association seeks Putnam ‘Future 4-H’er’