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Waves ofRedemption

HURRICANE -The problems oflast year’s season will soon bewashed away by new power-houses atWaves of Fun.

Parks and Recreation crews re-ceived the first wave of parts lastweek. The four old pumps aregone and the two new, clutch-dri-ven models will soon be installed.

Scott Williamson, director ofPutnam County Parks and Recre-ation is ready.

“I’m confident we’ll recover alllosses from last year and makesome gains,” he said. “We’re hop-ing for more performance and ex-pecting better waves.”

The machines from AquaticDesign Group Inc. are technolog-

ically advanced, according toWilliamson. The two pumps havethe ability to expand and offerHurricane something no otherpool in the area has: 16 types ofwaves.

“There’s a lot of potential forgrowth,” he said.

Williamson looked out his win-dow, toward the slides of the wavepool. Memories flooded hismind.

“It was a bad summer and wetook a beating,” he said. “But thatnegative is definitely turning intoa positive - we’ve overcome a lotof obstacles, but we got our foot-print now, and we just got to buildonto it and redeem what hap-pened.”

Williamson continued, “Theiron is hot - now is the time andI’m ready to make this happen.”

The wave pool overhaul willcost about $173,000, funded by a

HURRICANE - Grace is a five-letter-word that lies at the centerof controversy for churches andnon-believers, alike.

More than 75 percent of theBible’s New Testament holds itstruths. However, misconcep-tions, stereotypes and discour-agement often define a blurryview of grace and Christianity.

The three can weigh heavily:exhausting, stressing and de-pressing a person to his or hercore. The burden of feeling inad-equate often drives people awayfrom church, religion and God,altogether.

However, one local man-and-woman-team is striving to re-move the veil that’s covered thisaspect of Christianity for cen-turies. Area minister JamieWright and his wife Lisa started anew ministry, called Grace Life,

geared toward breathing truth,love, hope, and, yes, grace backinto churches and communities.

“I think people are burned outand sick of religion,”Wright said.“We’ve taken out bits and piecesof the law (Ten Commandments)and mixed them with a mirror[grace] that will break - the mix-ture has created a distorted viewof the truth - it’s like trying to lookat yourself through broken

Fueling Grace-Filled Lives

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In with the new - Parks and Recreation Maintenance Supervisor Jeromy Mynes andMaintenance Worker Jared Bare prepare to install the new splashguards at the wavepool. Thenewfunnelswilldirectaironto thewater forwaves. PhotobyJustinWaybright

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By JustinWaybright

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WINFIELD - When one per-son turns from drug addictionand finds success, it’s a day ofcelebration.

The Putnam Juvenile DrugCourt team did just that, duringits second anniversary Thurs-day. The group comprised ofvarious state and county organ-izations accomplished some-thing paramount: thegraduation of 26 youths since2011.

Attorney James Atkins, presi-dent of the Putnam County BarAssociation, showed gratitude,presenting the drug court with a$500 donation.

“On behalf of the county barassociation, we thank you andcongratulate you on your hardwork in changing the lives ofthese children,” said Atkins.“Thank you for your heart.”

ProvidingHope forYouths

By JustinWaybright

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Instructors NeededPutnam County Parks & Recre-

ation Commission is looking forinstructors to teach classes. Ifanyone has a trade and wouldlike to teach a class please con-tact the park office at (304)562-0518 ext. 10.

FREE PutnamCountyPre-K Programs

ThePutnamCountyCollabora-tive Pre-K Program will begin reg-istration for their FREE 4-year oldpre-k program as follows:

• Pre-K Registration Pack-ets are available for parents topick up at all elementary schools,existing pre-k sites, Head Startcenters, Putnam County Schools’central office and on the pre-kwebsite.

• You may call 304-586-0500 x1133 or e-mail [email protected] for anappointment time for registra-tion.

• March 8—The first pre-k registration and combinationparent information fair will beheld at the Putnam County Tech-nical Center in Eleanor by ap-pointment only.

• March 15—The secondpre-k registration and combina-tion parent information fair willbe held at St.Timothy’s EpiscopalChurch in the Valley located nextto Valley Wave Pool Park by ap-pointment only.

• After March 15--Anyone that doesn’t come to themass registrations must contactNancy Joplin (contact informa-tion above) to make an individu-alized appointment forregistration.

Packets turned in after initialregistration dates run a largerchance of not getting into theirfirst choice site.

Children must turn 4 beforeSeptember 1, 2013 to be eligible.Five year old new enterers will beconsidered based on outcome ofa kindergarten readiness test.The following documents willneed to be turned in with yourregistration packets: birth certifi-cation, 3- or 4-year old healthcheck form, age appropriate im-munization record, along withother registration materials thatwill be included in your packet.More information about FREE

Putnam County Pre-K can befound atwww.putnamschools.com underparents/community or by con-tacting 304-586-0500 x1133 orx1107.

Notice:The 2013 Putnam Union PSD

water meetings will be held the1st Wednesday of each month at6:00 pm at the Rt. 34 Fire Depart-ment.

Scary Creek Church ofGod Annual “Po Folks”

Dinner & AuctionWhen: Saturday,March16, 2013Time: 5:00p.m.; Auction follows

at 6 p.m. (Cake walk for the chil-dren).

Where: Scary Creek Church ofGod, 340 Scary Creek Road, ScottDepot.

Cost: DONATIONDinner includes: Pinto beans,

fried potatoes, kraut and wieners,mac and cheese, cornbread,dessert.

All proceeds go to Joy Fellow-ship of the Church. Come out foraneveningof foodand fellowship.

For more information call 304-755-2840.

St. Francis BingoSt. Francis Church at 525 Hol-

ley Street, St. Albans holds Bingoevery Monday evening begin-ning with Early Birds at 5pm.Concessions are available.Please call (304) 727-3033 formore information.

Shelter RentalPutnam County Parks & Recre-

ation Commission is acceptingshelter reservations for ValleyPark (Wave Pool) and CountyPark – Eleanor. Call 562-0518 ext.10 to reserve your space.

Scott Teays Lions Clubto sponsor Pancake

BreakfastWhen: Saturday April 6th 8:00

– 10:00 a.m.Where: Applebee’sTeaysValleyCost: Tickets are $5 eachMonies collected helps the vi-

sion and hearing impaired.Polio Survivors Support

GroupMeetings

The WV Chapter of Polio Sur-vivors Support Group meets atnoon every second Saturday atCAMC Teays Valley Hospital.Meetings are held in the Confer-ence Room, which is locatednext to the cafeteria. For moreinformation please call 304-736-6325.

PutnamCountyRepublican Club

Meetings are held the 2ndTuesday of each month at 7 p.m.at the Putnam County Court-house in Winfield.

Hurricane Civic ChorusThe Hurricane Civic Chorus

meets on the second and fourthTuesdays of the month, 7:00 p.m.at Forrest Burdette UnitedMethodist Church, 2848 PutnamAvenue, Hurricane.

No auditions required andmembership is not restricted toHurricane residents.

Questions, call 304-562-6539.

Huntington's DiseaseSupport Group FormedA peer-led Huntington's Dis-

ease Support Group has beenformed in Charleston for pa-tients, families, caregivers andthose at risk. The meetings areheld on the second Saturday ofthe month from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.at Saint Francis Hospital.

For more information, call304-549-3266 or [email protected].

Curves of St. Albans tooffer Free Fitness

AssessmentsJoin Curves of St. Albans, the

second Tuesday of every month,for “Free Fitness Assessments’.These assessments will be of-fered to anyone who wants toknow their BMI and Body FatPercentage.

Huntington SymphonyOrchestra to present ACeltic Celebration

The Huntington SymphonyOrchestra will present A CelticCelebration on March 16, 2013 -featuring flutistWendell Dobbs –at the Keith Albee PerformingArts Center.

Doors open at 7 pm – Perform-ance begins at 8 pm.

Reserved Main Floor: $30.00;Reserved Loge: $30.00; Openseating Balcony: $20.00

For ticket information pleasevisit online at huntingtonsym-

phony.org or phone 304-781-8343.

PutnamCountyLibrary Hours

The Putnam County Library,located on Rt. 34 in Teays Valley(Beside Putnam Village) is openMonday, Tuesday, and Thursdayfrom 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Wednesdayand Friday from 9 a.m. -5 p.m.;Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.and Sunday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Boy Scout Troopseeks Members

Boy Scout Troop 36, based inHurricane, invites area youth tocome to a meeting and learnmore about scouting.

The troop stays active withcamp outs, summer camp,games, food drives, communityservice projects and more.

The troop meets at 6:30 p.m.every Monday at the First BaptistChurch of Hurricane, 2635 MainSt., Hurricane.

For more information, callDavid Miller, 304-562-9271 ext.6115, or Steve Caldwell, 304-562-9233.

Hometown SeniorCenter offers Activities

The Hometown Senior Center,100 1st Ave., Hometown, has sev-eral new announcements toshare.

The Center is looking for quil-ters, singers for the senior choirand volunteers for various help.The Center is also offering a freescrapbooking class at 10 a.m.every Monday and Thursday.

A number of other activitiesare also available.

Transportation is available forlunch at 11:30 a.m. Mondaythrough Friday. The service canalso include stops at the grocerystore, post office or pharmacyafter lunch.

For more information, call theCenter at 304-586-2745.

Zumba Gold atHansford Senior CenterA new Zumba Gold class is of-

fered at Hansford Senior Centerin St. Albans every Tuesday andThursday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Zumba Gold is recommendedto beginner and senior partici-pants. Low impact and fundance workout. Cost $5, no pre-vious registration. You can con-tact instructor Edith Bourne at304-881-7564, or atwww.zumba.com.

Swim Classes Availableat Tri-CountyYMCA

The Tri-County YMCA contin-ues to conduct SwimAmericaSchool at the Toyota AquaticCenter.

SwimAmerica holds classes forchildren ages 5 and older Tues-day, Thursday and Friday at 5p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 6:30p.m. Pre-School SwimAmericaclasses for children ages 3 and 4are on Tuesdays and Thursdays

at 9:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.Cost is $55 for members and

$75 for non-members. For moreinformation regardingSwimAmerica or for informationregarding infant and parent andadult swimming instruction, calltheTri-CountyYMCA at 304-757-0016 or visit the website atwww.wildwaves.org.

Boys invited to CubScout Meetings

Cub Scouts Pack 586 invitesboys to come check out theirmeetings and learn more aboutscouting.

Pack 586 holds weekly meet-ings onTuesdays at Eleanor FirstBaptist Church. Activities in-clude games, character buildingactivities and more.

For more information, callCub Master Glen Armstrong at304-586-1157.

Boy ScoutTroop 164invitesYouth toMeetingsBoy Scout Troop 164, based in

Eleanor, invites area youth tocome to a meeting and learnmore about scouting.

The small troop stays active,with campouts, merit badgework, summer camps, games,lock-ins, food drives and more.

The troop is led by Scoutmas-ter John Snedegar, with assistantScoutmasters Marty Fertig,Markel Fertig and Jake Fertig.The troop meets at 7 p.m. everyMonday at the PresbyterianChurch on Roosevelt Boulevardin Eleanor.

Why not volunteer toWalk Dogs at theAnimal Shelter?

Putnam Animal Relief Center,Winfield, WV, could use yourhelp any time from 10 a.m.-3p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. To vol-unteer or for more information,call 304-444-0060

Rentals – The Commons&TheValley ParkCommunity Center

The Putnam County Parks &Recreation Commission is takingreservations for rental of theCOMMONS (formerly the Mu-seum in the Community) andtheValley Park Community Cen-ter, located at Valley Park, Hurri-cane.

The centers are available Sun-day through Saturday. The cen-ters offer an excellentopportunity for individuals ororganizations to provide theirfunction in a first class, tastefullydecorated and smoke free envi-ronment.

The centers are available forreceptions, birthday parties,showers, club dinners, lunch-eons, meetings, workshops, of-fice parties, trade shows,reunions, and dances.

For additional information orto make reservations call 562-0518 ext. 10.

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ASHLAND, OH - CourtneyMobley of Red House, WV, hasbeen accepted to Ashland Uni-versity for the fall semester of2013.

Mobley is a senior at PocaHigh School.

Ashland University, ranked inthe top 200 colleges and uni-versities in U.S. News andWorld Report's National Uni-versities category for 2012, is amid-sized, private university

conveniently located a shortdistance from Akron, Clevelandand Columbus, Ohio. AshlandUniversity (www.ashland.edu)values the individual studentand offers a unique educa-

tional experience that com-bines the challenge of strong,applied academic programswith a faculty and staff whobuild nurturing relationshipswith their students.

Courtney Mobley Accepted to Ashland University

pieces of glass.”He said the mission to spread

the divine truths of grace is beingmet with obstacles and resist-ance. However, Wright and hiswife continue.

“I’m getting criticized overthis,” the Hurricane resident said.“But, Grace Life helps people

come to the realization that theycan rest in the finished work ofChrist - I haven’t stopped pray-ing, reading and serving, but I doit out of love for my savior - notout of fear and frustration thatGod won’t bless me.”

Stirred spiritually, Wright con-tinued, “On the cross, Jesus said,‘It is finished,’ so there’s nothing Ican do to make Him love me anymore or any less…We get in pul-pits in America and terrorizeChristians and non-believers onwhat they’ve done, so they quitbecause of fear and discourage-ment, but Jesus said, ‘…come tome and I will give you rest and lifemore abundantly.’”

The evangelist opened hisBible to Matthew 11:28, wordsthat drive the ministry.

“Are you tired? Worn out?Burned out on religion? Come tome. Get away with me and you’llrecover your life. I’ll show youhow to take a real rest. Walk withme and work with me - watchhow I do it. Learn the unforcedrhythms of grace. I won’t lay any-thing heavy or ill-fitting on you.Keep company with me andyou’ll learn to live freely andlightly,” the Message Bible stated.

Inspired by this promise, theWrights embark on a mission toeducate, encourage and evangel-ize church leaders, Christiansand non-believers. They receivementoring from Jamie’s father,James Wright, founder ofMaranatha Fellowship churchandWrightWay Ministry.

The founders of Grace Life ex-plain they are not attacking localchurches and beliefs of congrega-tions and preachers. The grace-spreading duo is only attemptingto provide a fresh revelation of atimeless truth, they explained.

“It’s really not a new message -it’s just a fresh revelation thatconnects the dots to reveal thewhole picture of grace,” Wrightsaid. “Churches are contradict-ing themselves, saying what holi-ness looks like, and wesometimes disqualify people be-

cause they don’t talk or act a cer-tain way - but God looks at theheart.”

Lisa agreed. She respects andloves area churches.

“Not everybody is going to likethis, and there’s been some resist-ance,” the mother of five said. “Ihave been in church my wholelife, and I don’t want to bash anydenomination, because all havepieces of the puzzle - we’re notagainst them - we’re just trying tobe a help.”

She continued, “I think whenthey hear grace, they hear free-dom or a license to act the waythey want and sin - if they get that- they’ve missed the whole mes-sage, because grace frees youfrom sin.”

Wright mirrored her com-ments.

“If you’re into works and labor,and that’s working for you, that’sfine - but, for me, I’m just restingin God’s love, knowing He’s al-ready done it [the work] for me,”he said.

The 20-year-veteran-preacherlooked toward the busy roads ofTeays Valley. Wright then raisedhis head toward the sky.

“I can’t do anything in a works-based mentality to receive holi-ness - He is my holiness,” theminister said. “Once you’re a son(a Christian), you’re always ason… Even if you fail and flub up,God still loves you, but you mustlove yourself, then love othersand the goodness of God willdraw people.”

Local evangelist Hank Thomashas watched Wright preachcountless messages about grace.He has seen controversy oftenarise with the topic. However,Thomas agreed with Wright’swords.

The young man recalled yearsof his own life, spent in defeatand discouragement, because ofthe feeling of an inability toplease God.

“It kept me walking in failure,and it seemed like there wasnothing I could do to get in God’sgrace,” he said. “I felt weak andashamed, because I felt like Godwas always angry at me.”

Lisa shared the same senti-ment. She recalled her past ex-periences in some churches.

“I used to feel like I wasn’t qual-ified,” she said. “I felt I had to dothis or not do that, and I got burnt

out and frustrated, but now I re-alize I am qualified, and I walk invictory.”

Thomas agreed there is achange that occurs after theawareness of grace.

Moments after speaking abouthis past, the young man smiled.Joy seemed to overtake him.

“Grace makes you realize thatHe loves you, and it helps you getback up,” Thomas said. “Onceyou realize God loves you, in spiteof your faults, you want to drawcloser to him…Grace does notgive you license to sin, but givesyou power not to.”

Another common stereotypeassociated with Christianity is theobligation to quit all one lovesand add religious lifestyles andactivities, said Wright. This is in-correct, he explained.

“People think when they drawcloser to God, they must quit thisor start that,” he said. “This is an‘untoward generation’- we’vemade this about us - but it shouldbe about Him.”

When this new mentality en-ters a person’s heart - worry, fear,defeat, stress and exhaustion to-ward pleasing God and others,leaves, the minister explained. Itis at this point where true restand peace begin,Wright said.

“I’m truly resting in peace ofthe finished work of Christ, now,”he said. “The only work I have todo is believe and then start rest-ing. Remember, falling down isnot a failure, but staying there is.”

His wife agreed.“Jesus finished all the work,

and He already sees us in a rightstanding with Him,” she said. “Ifwe just believe He is who He sayshe is, then our past and sins willbe no more.”

Wright turned on his phoneand flipped through pictures ofhis children. He smiled whilesumming up a key point behindGrace Life Ministry.

“I tell my children all the time,‘there is nothing you can do tomake me love you any more orany less - you’ll always be mychildren.’”

Grace Life Ministry will offerhope, help and encouragement 7p.m., Friday, March 15 at the Val-ley Park Community Room. Formore information, visitwww.facebook.com/gracelifewvor www.gracelifefellowship.wee-bly.com.

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LIVES FROM PAGE 1

Velma’sViewBy Velma Kitchens

The CigaretteI don’t see my Aunt Claudia very much as we both go in different

directions most of the time.I did however run into her at a grocery store in Milton.This reminds me of my very first cigarette. Now don’t get all judg-

mental on me. I think most of us have at least tried to smoke at leastonce in our lives.

Well, I think it was a summer day and I was staying with myGrandma and my Aunt Claudia for awhile… and after supper we usu-ally took a walk to the top of the hill on Buzzard Creek.

The top of the hill was past my Grandma Carpenter’s brother Claroand his wife June’s house.

Just a little past their house is a hill and when I was younger itseemed like a big hill. But since I have gotten older, the road hassunken in and it doesn’t seem such a high hill.

Anyway, Claudia and I went walking one evening and she offeredme a Pall Mall cigarette to smoke.

Well, I thought ok, Mom and Dad won’t know and I used to rollsome for my Dad every now and then.

But he and my Mom smoked Bugular tobacco. It came in a bluepackage and had the papers on the front of the package.

I did try to smoke that thing and Claudia said I had to inhale.Well, I did and I got so dizzy I thought I would spin and spin for-

ever. I got sick and thought I was going to throw up. I really thought Iwas going to die… I really did.

I never wanted to touch a cigarette ever again. I never liked smok-ing and it never got a-hold on me. But just that one decision to smokecould have been with me for life.

The best thing to do is just don’t do it once and you won’t ever haveto quit.

While Claudia did offer me that smoke, I made the decision to takea puff. I think I was about 12 years old - old enough to know better. Itwas all my fault. I will never forget how sick I was and I tell the youngpeople – don’t start smoking. It is not healthy and it is very hard toquit.

I don’t think my Aunt Claudia smokes either. Anyway for all youyoung people out there - make good decisions and good things willcome to you. Make bad decisions and bad things will come to you.

Proverbs 20:11 - Even a child is known by his doings, whether hiswork be pure, and whether it be right.

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loan through Putnam CountyBank. Revenue from the wavepool will pay off the loan.

Williamson thanked county

commissioners and the commu-nity for their continued support.He hopes to re-pay them all witha one-of-a-kind park.

Fresh waves aren’t the only newthing coming to the pool. Crewswill also re-vamp parts of theaging putt-putt golf course.

Williamson is excited to offer anew experience to residents andcustomers this year.

“It’s going to be a fresh look allthe way around,” he said. “Wewant to keep it exciting. I see usas a support for small businessesin the county, by bringing peoplein, who otherwise wouldn’t behere.”

Williamson continued, “We area window to Putnam County, andhopefully we’ll open that windowby May 25th.”

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WAVES FROM PAGE 1

If you - or someone you know - will be celebratrating a

birthday in the coming months... Call 304-743-6731 and give us their name - OR just email the

information to [email protected]

March Birthdays!Happy Birthday to ALL

Kevin Zimmerman – March 5thThelma HutchinsonSharon MorrisonLuke Norris (5 years old) – March 7thCorinthia Cunningham – (March 9th)Chelsea Grace Setliff (March 10th – 3 years old)Judy Hicks (March 12th)Kim Zimmerman (March 12th)Tony Setliff Jr. (March 13th – 29 years old)Andy “A.J.” JonesSheila RolfeMary AdkinsDewey LewisMarissa SargentDennis Bowen

Arron ChapmanAustin Morrison

Ed AdkinsWalter Meadows

Shirley RolfeClyde Bess Jr.

Joyce BosticJanit BowenAlvie ClarkChad Clark

Rebecca CopleyCookie Easter

Mona Evans

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Ranch ChickenRECIPE OFTHEWEEK:

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Directions:Dip chicken into dressing, then coat with bread crumbs.In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook

chicken in oil 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until outside isgolden brown and juice is no longer pink when centers of thick-est pieces are cut.

Dear Readers,I would like to start off by

thanking each and every one ofyou that responded to my ques-tion about bullying a couple ofweeks ago. Your stories and ad-vice were extremely helpful.Some were even down-right en-tertaining, and I most certainlywill be using some of them as ex-amples for my daughter the nexttime she encounters a bully ofher own. In fact, this experimentwas so successful - I think weshould do it again!

Ok, so here’s the deal: One ofmy close friends, and one thatobviously doesn’t write into thiscolumn, is having some troublewith her man. It’s not the usualcheating/lying kind. No. Herproblems are with drugs. Pre-scription drugs to be exact. Yousee, her man, whom she hasbeen with for almost 9 years, hasbeen addicted to pain pills al-most the entire time they’vebeen together. This is somethingthat, while it has always been anissue, he has been able to main-tain for the most part. That is,until now.

Now, first of all, let me explainwhat I mean by“maintain”.Whilehe has always enjoyed his drug ofchoice, he has also always man-

aged to keep a job, pay his por-tion of the bills, and help takecare of their 2-year-old daughter.However, recently it has gottenso bad that now she is paying allthe bills and taking care of thekid almost entirely by herself.There has even been somemoney missing from their bankaccount a time or two, which hehas offered no explanation for.And while she loves this mandearly, she fears that if his prob-lem gets any worse, she maycome home one day to find thatthere is nothing left.

Ok, now before you start tolabel this guy a good-for-nothing-***, let me explain a lit-tle bit more about his addiction.In his defense, he has been inseveral car accidents that havecaused him to have an extremeamount of constant back pain.Some of the accidents were hisfault, some were not (he’s just re-ally lucky, I guess!) The painmeds that he was given after hisinitial accident are what got thiswhole thing started in the firstplace. He has tried to quit nu-merous times, even doing so suc-cessfully a few of them. But, forsomeone that has an addictionsuch as this, the tiniest, littlething will set them off, and be-

fore you know it, they are back atit again. It’s not that he’s a badperson, and I think that, deep-down, he realizes that he has aproblem. But this is an evil dis-ease - one that will make excusesfor you to do terrible things tothe ones you love-like spendingthe rent money for a fix. That’sjust my opinion. You are free toform your own, and I encourageyou to do so.

Now I know first-hand that thiskind of addiction is somethingthat affects MANY people in ourcommunity - too many actually.And I would love to know whatyour thoughts are on this sub-ject! What do you think sheshould do? Kick him to the curbor tough it out? Does a relation-ship with already-broken trusteven stand a chance? Is rehabili-tation the right answer? Does iteven work? Have you, or anyoneyou know, been in a similar situ-ation? And please remember thatall responses will be treated withthe utmost discretion. I am theonly one who reads them.

Ok, now it’s your turn. I want tohear from YOU! Send me youradvice or testimonial tochr i s t [email protected].

“Open your eyes, look within.Are you satisfied with the lifeyou're living?” ― Bob Marley

**The opinions of this columnare solely the opinions of this in-dividual writer and are not theopinions of the Putnam StandardorCabell Standardnewspapers. **

Christin’s CornerBy Christin Daugherty

PCTC Career DayPutnam Career & Technical

Center is sponsoring a CareerDay for high school students,adult students and communitymembers on Thursday, March7th, at the PCTC in Eleanor.

Area employers, labor unionsand post-secondary school rep-resentatives will be in attendanceto discuss career opportunitieswith all participants.

All community members who

are seeking employment and/orpost-secondary training are en-couraged to attend. Times will be8:50 until 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 to2:00 p.m.

It is suggested that participantsdress appropriately and bring re-sumes with them for potentialemployers. There are no fees forthis service which is a School-to-Work activity.

SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV –The West Virginia Division ofNatural Resources announcesthat the spring Becoming anOutdoors-Woman Workshopat North Bend State Park willbe April 19-21, 2013.

Have you ever wanted tolearn a new skill but havenever had the opportunity totry? Or, have you wanted totake up an outdoor sport butwere afraid to purchase all theequipment and then find outlater that you hated it? Thenthe West Virginia Becoming anOutdoors-Woman (WV BOW)Program is definitely for you!Women who are at least 18years old can learn a new out-

door skill.This spring, the BOW work-

shop will offer outdoor classesthat include archery, biking,shooting, camping, fly tying,fishing, self-defense and out-door cooking, to list a few.

Registration is now openwith a fee of $150 which coverslodging, some meals, andsome class materials duringthe workshop. For more infor-mation or to register for theworkshop, please contact WVBOW at 304-558-2771 or [email protected]. The regis-tration form can bedownloaded atw w w . w v d n r . g o v /hunting/bow.shtm.

WV Becoming an Outdoors-WomanProgram plans SpringWorkshop


WeeklyDevotionalBy Mary Jane

“FAITH AND FUTURE”Thought for the week: Now faith is the substance of things hoped

for, the evidence of things not seen.Hebrews; 11:1 (KJV)Sunshine this morning makes me think ahead, the small green

blades of grass spiking up all around the yard, glisten in the sun as thewind blows, swaying them like dancers to and fro. Makes you thinkspring cannot be too far away. Have you ever thought, what if God de-cided not to have seasons, what if every day, week, month, year, wasthe SAME! The weather temperature, the trees stayed green, it stayedspring year round. We would have RAIN, only on Monday, Tuesday,CLOUDS Wednesday, Thursday, and SUN on Fridays, Saturday andSunday, week after week. Would there be much conversation aboutthe weather? May be easy to plan your days, but how boring with nochange.Genesis; 1:14AndGod said.Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to

divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for sea-sons, and for days and years.

God knew what He was doing and still does today; it is WE that donot have the faith to trust in the future, life is to be lived everyday andenjoyed.

“Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every-day’’!! UnknownSo then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by theword of GOD.

Romans 10:17Sharing some fun March trivia questions with you:DO YOU HAVE TO HAVE YOUR MORNING COFFEE? Out of 1607

votes - 509 yes; 295 no.DOYOU BELIEVE IN GOD? Out of 4213 votes - 1508 yes; 403 no.HAVE YOU EVER LIED ABOUT YOUR AGE? Out of 2117 votes - 689

yes; 370 no.WOULDYOU RATHER HAVE BAD BREATH OR NOSE HAIR? Out of

1613 votes - 507 nose hair; 300 bad breaths.Aren’t you glad God made you the way you are, and happy He made

the world the way it is? If we tried to change it each individually, whata mess it would be.And he said unto them, it is not for you to know the times or the

seasons,which the Father hath put in his power. Acts 1:7.Daylight saving time changes March 10th this year - mans law to

save time / is it saving you time for the future?Prayer: Our Father in heaven,thank you for creating us,now guide

each to trust you with our future.Amen

Spring Forward:CheckYour Detectors!

The Problem Gamblers HelpNetwork of West Virginia, theprogram that operates thestatewide 1-800-GAMBLERhelp-line for problem gamblersand their loved ones, is offeringa support group in Teays Valleyto help individuals strugglingwith a gambling addiction.

The agency, in conjunctionwith Fred Clark, offers therapygroup sessions for one and a halfhours a week for the duration ofthree months. Clark, a longtime

mental health therapist and Na-tionally Certified GamblingCounselor, will facilitate thegroup.

Through the 11 years of oper-ating the 1-800-Gamblerhelpline, the Problem GamblersHelp Network of West Virginiahas received nearly 10,000 callsfrom problem gamblers andtheir loved ones. One of the mainreasons Teays Valley was chosenas a site for this type of treatmentis the helpline receives many

calls from the Cabell, Kanawha,and Putnam county areas. Kath-leen O'Neil, coordinator of thisproject for the Problem Gam-blers Help Network of West Vir-ginia said, "Teays Valley is inclose proximity of where we re-ceive calls from this three-county area."

Anyone who thinks they or aloved one may have a gamblingproblem is urged to call 1-800-GAMBLER to find out more.

Program offers help toProblem Gamblers

The Lions Club is the oldestservice organizations in theworld. We, Hometown LionsClub are a small part of this or-ganization of which we areproud to be a part of.

As a club in Putnam Countyand small in number, we are veryactive in our community. Everyyear we hold eye screenings atevery middle school in thecounty for the 6th grade classesof which there were 719 of which168 of those were referred to adoctor for further evaluation andwe were asked to screen the 2nd

graders this year of which we did320.

We hold an Easter Egg Hunt atHometown Elementary School,an essay contest is held in Mayfor the 5th grade students onwhat the flag means to me andthe winner is given a $100.00savings bond. We plant a tree ortrees on Arbor Day at the schoolevery year; we host the Putnamcounty homecoming inWinfieldand have done so since 1988.Wesupport the W.V. sight conserva-tion Foundation where anyonewho cannot afford surgeries and

meet the requirements they aresent to Morgantown with no costto them, we also participate inthe Poca Heritage Day and Buf-falo Octoberfest.

We are small in number andare looking for some good mem-bers who want to help othersand aren’t afraid to meet newpeople and hard work, the pay isthe satisfaction of helping oth-ers.

If you would like to know moreabout us or another club in yourarea call 304-586-3614 and askfor George Woodrum.

Hometown Lions Club

SOUTH CHARLESTON – TheWest Virginia Division of NaturalResources (DNR) will hold 12public meetings across the statein March to provide hunters,trappers, anglers, landownersand other interested parties anopportunity to review and com-ment on proposed 2013 huntingregulations for white-tailed deer,wild turkey, black bear and boar,proposed 2014-2015 generalhunting and trapping regula-tions, proposed amphibian andreptile regulations, and proposed

2014 fishing regulations. Thesemeetings will be held from 6 - 8p.m. on March 18 and March 19,and the public is encouraged toattend.

“The public meetings havebeen designed to use an ‘OpenHouse’ format,’” said DNR Direc-tor Frank Jezioro. “This informalmeeting style allows people to at-tend at their convenience duringthe scheduled meeting times,learn of proposed regulationchanges, discuss these proposalswithWildlife Resources biologists

and Natural Resource Police Of-ficers and comment on the pro-posed regulations and otherwildlife-related issues.”

As in the past, written com-ments from the public on theseproposed hunting, trapping andfishing regulations will also beencouraged. Deadline for writtencomments is April 5, 2013.

A local meeting is scheduledfor Monday, March 18, 2013 inMilton at the West VirginiaPumpkin Park (Office Building).

WestVirginia DNR announces PublicMeetings to discuss Proposed Hunting,Trapping and Fishing Regulations

Winfield resident Jess A. Kuhlhit the jackpot in the first draw-ing of the 5th annual Rotarycharity raffle. Kuhl will receive acheck for $500.

This is Kuhl's second time to

win a Raffle jackpot. A year ago,Kuhl was the winner in the firstdrawing for the 4th Charity Raf-fle.

Two more drawings are sched-uled in the 2013 lottery, one on

March 12th for another $500prize and a final drawing onApril 9th for $1,000.

The charity lottery generatesfunding for educational scholar-ships for Putnam students.

Putnam Charity RaffleJess A. Kuhl is second timeWinner

Daylight Savings Time (DST)starts Sunday, March 10.

DST is a good time to observethe long-standing “Change YourClock Change Your Battery” pro-gram, created by Energizer andthe International Association ofFire Chiefs (IAFC).

This campaign reminds every-one as they set their clocks ahead

for DST, it’s also a great time totest and to change the batteries insmoke alarms and carbonmonoxide detectors. It’s quickand easy---and it could save yourlife!

For more information, pleasevisit: http://www.energizer.com/l e a r n i n g - c e n t e r / f i r e -safety/Pages/default.aspx

INSTITUTE, WV – A new Inter-national Student Center recentlyopened on the campus of WestVirginia State University.

Located at 200 Curtis Complex,

the Center serves as a gatheringplace for the international stu-dents who attendWVSU.

M.D. Rahman, president of theInternational Student Association

at WVSU, said that he hopes theCenter will serve as a home awayfrom home for those who havetraveled so far to continue theirstudies inWestVirginia.

“We want to highlight how trulydiverse this campus is,” saidDr.AliZiyati, coordinator of WVSU’s In-ternational StudiesPrograms.“Wealso like to learnandshareourcul-tural taste with each other andwith our community.”

The opening of the Center isone of several actions taken atWVSU recently to promote andencourage international studentsto study in Institute.

In January, an orientation ses-

sion for international studentswasheld as classes resumed for thespring semester. This was the firstsuch orientation.

“Wewanted to take time towel-come our new international stu-dents and ensure that they havemeaningful experiences at WVSUand inWestVirginia,” Ziyati said.

The Center is an extension ofthat mission, giving internationalstudents a place to gather andconverse, or to simply check theinternational football scores, Ziy-ati added.

Itwill alsogive international stu-dents a place to plan to get toknowtheirnewsurroundingsbet-

ter.“I have spoken to many stu-

dents who would like to experi-ence other facets of what WestVirginia has to offer,” Rahmansaid.

One of the first outings organ-ized for international studentswasheld Saturday, Feb. 16, as studentsstepped out from theWVSU cam-pus to tour the state capitol build-ing and culture center beforetaking in lunch at Charleston’sBluegrass Kitchen.

Otheractivities for internationalstudents will take place through-out the semester.

The International Student Cen-ter is open Monday-Wednesdayfrom noon to 4 p.m.; Thursdayfrom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Fridayfrom noon to 2 p.m.West Virginia State University is

a public, land grant, historicallyblackuniversity,whichhas evolvedintoa fully accessible, racially inte-grated, andmulti-generational in-stitution, located in Institute,W.Va.As a “living laboratory of humanrelations,” the university is a com-munity of students, staff, and fac-ulty committed to academicgrowth,service,andpreservationofthe racial and cultural diversity ofthe institution. Its mission is tomeet thehigher educationandeco-nomic development needs of thestate and region through innova-tive teachingandapplied research.

International Student Center OpensatWestVirginia State University

Twenty-ninth Judicial CircuitJudge Phillip Stowers was elated.Stowers has presided over hun-dreds of cases. He’s watchedyouthful offenders fail and suc-ceed.

“The toughest part of my jobwas seeing juveniles before thisprogram,” he said. “I knew I’dsee them in orange - whenthey’re headed to the peniten-tiary, it breaks your heart.”

Now, teens have an alternativeto jail. County and state depart-ments are reaping benefits.

This program has saved thestate nearly $2 million on in-pa-tient drug treatment costs, not tomention hundreds of thousandsof dollars in incarceration costs,said Stowers.

But, more than money, it’sabout saving the lives of childrenand their families.

“This is the part of the jobwhere you see you’ve helped toaffect a generation of people,”the chief circuit judge said.“We’re really blessed to have hada real impact in turning arounda number of students and fami-lies.”

The program provides partici-pants something more than away out of drug addiction: it

paves the way of encourage-ment, hope and a future thatwould otherwise be nonexistent.

Drug Court Therapist TammyKowaleski realizes the gravity ofwhat her team does.

“A lot of time this is the onlything you see them [partici-pants] successful in,” she said.“Graduation is emotional - it’s asix-to-nine-month journey.”

Smiles covered the face of Put-nam Cpl. Will Jordan.

This sheriff’s deputy is on thefront-line of the youth drug epi-demic. He oversees more than

20 county schools.Jordan is proud of the new

program.“We’re seeing the other side of

helping these kids - it’s not aboutputting them in jail - it’s aboutgiving them help - many are cry-ing out for help,” he said. “Thisworld is fast-paced and cruel,and kids are going to make mis-takes, but it’s not about beinghard on them - it’s about beingfair.”

Jordan holds more than 15years in law enforcement.Twelve of those have been

served in area schools.His position becomes more

than a job when he sees success:hope in otherwise hopeless situ-ations.

“It’s a great enjoyment to seethem [students] walk out of here,completing the program andholding their heads high,” saidJordan.

The law enforcement veteranleaves a message for area stu-dents.

“Don’t give up,” he said,humbly. “I know times might behard, but life is too short to give

up - there are people out herewho care.”

Jordan and others are avail-able for help. To receive help,encouragement and advice, callthe area’s anonymous tip line at(304) 741-2473 or (304) 741-

6733. These lines can also beused to report drug activity.

The Putnam Juvenile DrugCourt is funded through dona-tions and support from the com-munity. To help change a life,make donations into the “Put-nam Juvenile Drug Court Boost-ers” account at Rock BranchBank.

“We’re seeing theother side of helpingthese kids - it’s notabout putting themin jail - it’s about giv-ing themhelp -manyare crying out forhelp.”

—PutnamCpl.Will Jordan


IMPORTANTNOTICEAnnual System Flushing

Starting March 18 thru May 3, 2013

YOUTHS FROM PAGE 1

Turning livesaround-ThePutnamJuvenileDrugCourt teamposes forapictureduring its two-yearanniversary. PhotobyJustinWay-bright

Putnam Public Service District will be flushing waterlines in its service area during the months of March andApril 2013. Flushing of water lines is done to clean out

distribution pipelines - removing any impurities orsediment that may be present in the pipe. Routine

annual flushing is in accordance with the West VirginiaBureau of Public Health recommendations. PutnamPSD is in full compliance with all recommendations

from regulatory agencies.

For more details go to our website @putnampsd.com


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WINFIELD - Commissionersdiscussed progress on some ofthe county’s potential economicdrivers, during their Feb. 26meeting.

Valley Park is a longtime staplefor family fun. Constructioncrews have moved tons of dirt inan effort to make PutnamCounty Parks and Recreation Di-rector Scott Williamson’s visionbecome reality.

Before he and county leaderscan realize the full potential ofthe park, the wave pool must beaddressed. It comes down tosupport and money to make thishappen.

Williamson spoke to commis-sioners during county agencybudget hearings. Virtually everyagency representative requestedincreases, citing tough economicconditions, inflation, raises andexpensive projects.

“We had tough times last year,and we never want to go throughthat again,” he said. “We’re try-ing to be self-sustainable as abusiness model so we can growand expand.”

The park continues to grow.County Administrator Brian

Donat seemed pleased with itsprogress.

“Much of the roads and side-walk is complete, and they aretrying to plant shrubbery” hesaid. “Now, it’s pretty much at astandstill because winter is here,which makes it tough to finisheverything.”

Both Donat and Williamsonhope to have the wave pool andother park upgrades complete byswim season.

Another potential driver forthe county is the business park.The quick progress of the FLSmidth-Ludowici building hasbuilt anticipation for countyleaders.

“There are a lot of good thingshappening out there,” said Gary

Walton, director of the PutnamCounty Development Authority.“I’d like to see them get movedin.”

Walton has high hopes for thebusiness park. He is workinghard to take advantage of its po-tential.

“I’ve talked to someone, andthey’re coming tomorrow to lookat the property on the south-sideof 35,” saidWalton. “They’re def-initely interested.”

To amplify the appeal of theopen plots in the park, countyleaders scheduled a public hear-ing to adopt a resolution, shiftingthe land into a TIF district. Afterreceiving approval from com-missioners and the state devel-opment office, the county canextend utilities in the area. Wal-ton and others believe the addi-tion of utilities will draw newbusinesses into the park.

John Stump, attorney withSteptoe and Johnson explainedthe plan.

“The inclusion within the TIF

district does not raise anyone’staxes,” he said. “We’ll need $3million of financing if not more,and hopefully we can go aheadand get approval - we can domore infrastructure and growthout there and won’t have to goback through the applicationprocess.”

Commissioner Steve Andesmade a motion to schedule ahearing on the issue at 10 a.m.,March 26. The commission ap-proved.

Donat spoke about anotherlong-anticipated county project:the new animal shelter.

“They’re putting steel up in thebuilding and most of the earth-work is done,” he said. “Theystill got to do some drain-work,but we’ll see it move fast - we’llsee a lot of progress there.”

Commissioner President JoeHaynes added, “It’s dramatic tosee the steel going up.”

In other news, leaders of ScottDepot Christ Fellowship up-dated commissioners on their

expansion progress. Thechurch’s new addition is partlycomplete, but before the fullplan is finished, church officialsmust close an unused road, ad-jacent to the property.

“Looking at the addition, we’rehoping to double the enrollmentat the childcare center,” saidChad Pauley, pastor at ScottDepot Christ Fellowship. “Thechurch was given property byAEP, which we hope to use foradditional parking - before wecan do this, we must have theroadway abandoned.”

Commissioners seemed onboard with approving the re-quest.

“If this is the case, I don’t seeany problem,” said Commis-sioner Joe Haynes.

The action will not affect abut-ting properties, said County At-torney Jennifer Scragg-Karr.

The Putnam County Commis-sion meets every 2nd and 4thTuesday, unless otherwise an-nounced.

County Discusses Budgets, ProjectsBy JustinWaybright

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POCA - Town leaders focusedon cleaning up the area duringthe Feb. 25th council meeting.

Trash cans, garbage bags andthe new rail road park made upmuch of the discussion. A resi-dent spoke about garbage, anissue giving the town a badimage.

“There are trash cans in themiddle of the street, and there

are some real inconsideratepeople in town,” he said.“Sometimes you got to walk outin the road to avoid them.”

Mayor Jim Caruthers andcouncil members are aware ofthe ongoing issue.

“We brought it up to WasteManagement,” Caruthers said.“It’s just common decency topull them back.”

He continued, “It’s theowner’s responsibility.”

Councilmember VeronicaDale Parkins added, “I’ve seen

some [trash cans and bags] stayuntil the next pick up.”

The council took action. Thetown will soon send requests tothe owners of the garbage inthe problem areas.

Next, Caruthers updated thecouncil on the progress of thecommunity park, near the railroad. Recently, crews set polesand backboards for the basket-ball court.

More work still needs done,the mayor said.

“We’re going to try and get

the parking area there andsome mulch,” he said. “Thekids keep asking, ‘when is ourcourt going to be done?’”

In other news, councilmem-berWilliam “Wimpy” Jones saidhe is nearly done with the newtown signs. Jones has beenworking on them in an effort tospruce up Poca.

“I hope to have the signsdone next week,” he said.

Council members ended themeeting, learning of a majorevent coming to Poca, in April.

Members of the Poca HighSchool DECA Club are workingto host a 5k walk and run withentertainment from nationalrecording artist Landau Mur-phy.

Plans are not concrete yet.DECA members are still tryingto secure Murphy for the event.

“We’d be glad to work withthem on what we can,” saidCaruthers.

Stay tuned to the PutnamStandard as this event devel-ops.

Cleaner Image,New EventBy JustinWaybright

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The Board of Directors of theHuntington Area Food Bankelected new officers at their reg-ular meeting Wednesday, Feb.27, 2013. New officers are: DebraJohnson-Tourigny, president;Kelli Williams, president-elect;Ann Kipp, treasurer; and DavidKesling, secretary.

“I think the food bank makesan important contribution to thecommunity,” Johnson-Tourignysaid. “I’m excited about my newrole and look forward to contin-uing the good work.”

Dale Loy and Mary Anne

Mickel both retired from theboard.They were given emeritusstatus and thanked for theirmany years of service to the foodbank.

The board also named TiffanyTatum as executive director.Tatum has been working as in-terim executive director sinceOctober.

“I am excited about the oppor-tunity presented to me,” Tatumsaid. “I am committed to fulfill-ing the vision of the HuntingtonArea Food Bank and look for-ward to working with Debra and

a revitalized Board of Directors.”Tatum is a licensed CPA and

holds a Masters in Business fromMarshall University, where shealso received bachelor’s degreein Accounting. Tatum has beenworking with non-profit organi-zations for more than 10 years.

Earlier this month, Erin High-lander and Katie Quinonez werenamed Director of Developmentand Assistant Director of Devel-opment respectively. They hadbeen working in interim posi-tions since October.

Food Bank Elects New Officersnames Executive Director

The Putnam Farmers’ Marketis gearing up for another fan-tastic season and is presentlyaccepting vendor applicationsfrom growers, producers andcraftsmen within a 50-mile ra-dius of Winfield, WV.

The market will be open onSaturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.in May and October, and Tues-days from 4 to 7 p.m. and Satur-days from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.during peak productionmonths of June, July, Augustand September. The market islocated at Hurricane City Park,Rt. 34, next to the water reser-voir.

For the past two years, the

Putnam Farmers’ Market hasbeen voted top market in thestate in American FarmlandTrust’s America’s Favorite Farm-ers Markets contest small mar-ket category, and in 2012 wassecond in the nation.

The market is a great one stopshopping experience offeringthe highest quality local foods.The market also features thework of a few artisans who dis-play juried one-of-a-kind items.

Throughout the season, themarket offers a variety of com-munity events including freeactivities for children, aChopped cook-off competition,musical entertainment, garden-

ing and cooking demonstra-tions.

The City of Hurricane pro-

vides the location for the fam-ily-friendly market, noting thatit tangibly enhances the quality

of life in the community. It is anenvironment where growerscan interact with and engagecustomers in a living sustain-able food-shed reality.

Anyone interested in partici-pating in the 2013 market sea-son as a vendor or volunteercan find additional informationon the market website at Put-namFarmersMarket.weebly.com. Additional contact informa-tion includes email:[email protected], address: Putnam Farm-ers’ Market, P.O. Box 351, Hurri-cane, WV 25526, or phone no.:(304)924-1736.


Putnam Farmers’Marketgearing up for 2013 Season

SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV -It’s time to vote again in WestVirginia, not for a candidate,but for the cover of a specialissue of Wonderful West Vir-ginia magazine. The June 2013issue, in conjunction with WestVirginia’s sesquicentennial cel-ebration, will feature dozens ofphotographs submitted byreaders for a “Day in the Life ofWest Virginia” issue. Fromthose photographs, four havebeen chosen by magazine staffas potential covers for theissue. The public is encouragedto pick a favorite and vote onthe final choice.

The cover finalists were cho-

sen from among nearly 5,000photographs submitted byabout 1,000 people who partic-ipated in the magazine’splanned photographic tribute,“A Day in the Life of West Vir-ginia.” On Sept. 15, 2012, thepublic was asked to take pho-tographs across the state at dif-ferent times of the daydepicting the people, eventsand places that make the statespecial. The best will be pub-lished in the June 2013 issue ofWonderful West Virginia. It willbe the first all-photographissue of the magazine in morethan 25 years.

“The idea started as a photo

contest because we were tryingto develop ideas that would en-courage involvement by thegeneral public,” said Wonder-ful West Virginia publisherBryan Hoffman, Chief of Ad-ministration for the West Vir-ginia Division of NaturalResources, which publishes themonthly full-color magazine.“Someone said we had donesomething similar in the mid-1980s that was very successful.We looked up that issue anddecided to go with the ‘Day inthe Life of West Virginia’ ideabecause it was the state’s 150thanniversary. We had so manygreat pictures submitted that

we couldn’t decide on just onefor the cover, so we’re askingfor help from our readers andthe public.”

Votes can be cast on thenewly redesigned WonderfulWest Virginia magazine Webpage atwww.wonderfulwv.com. Thecover choices include two chil-dren sitting outside on awooden chair, a large flock ofchickens in a rural setting, twobackpackers with their dog ona country trail, and a group ofcolorful West Virginia-grownvegetables. The voting will endMarch 8, 2013.

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Beginning on Palm Sunday,March 24, the churches of theBuffalo Ecumenical Associa-tion will again share services ofworship. The theme for theweek will be “The Way To theCross,” and all services willbegin at 7:00 P.M. except wherenoted below.

Sunday, March 24 - Servicewill be held at the BuffaloChurch of God. The messagewill be delivered by PastorSherry Kinsey of the BuffaloChurch of the Nazarene.

Monday, March 25 - Servicewill be at the Buffalo Church ofthe Nazarene, with the mes-sage delivered by Pastor JakeEldridge of the Buffalo Churchof God.

Tuesday, March 26 - Servicewill be at the Buffalo Presbyte-rian Church, with the messagedelivered by Pastor Rick Wallerof the Buffalo UnitedMethodist Church.

Wednesday, March 27 - Serv-ice will be at the Buffalo UnitedMethodist Church, with the

message delivered by PastorDenny Tucker of the BuffaloPresbyterian Church.

Friday, March 29 - There willbe three opportunities to shareGood Friday worship. 1) -there will be a “stop and Go”service of individual HolyCommunion at the BuffaloChurch of God beginning at12:30 PM until evening; 2) - atraditional Good Friday wor-ship service, including HolyCommunion, will be shared atthe Buffalo United Methodist

Church at 6:00 PM and; 3) - atthe Mt. Union UnitedMethodist Church in Pliny(Plantation Creek Road) at 7:15PM, both led by Pastor RickWaller.

There will be Sunday SunriseServices at the Buffalo HilltopCemetery led by Pastor Jake El-dridge and at Mt. Union Ceme-tery (at Mt. Union UMC) led byPastor Rick Waller, both at 7:00A.M. (SUNRISE SCHEDULEDAT 7:14 EDT)

Breakfast will be served at

Buffalo United MethodistChurch after the Sunrise Serv-ices.

Easter worship services willproceed at each of thechurches at their regularscheduled times. EVERYONEIS WELCOME AT ANY OR ALLOF THE WEEK’S SERVICES!

(DONATIONS WILL BETAKEN AT THE EVENINGSERVICES TO BENEFIT THEBACKPACK SNACK MIN-ISTRIES OF BUFFALO.)

HolyWeek Services in BuffaloMarch 24-31, 2013

The Eighth Annual St. AlbansFounder’sDayonOldeMainPlazawill be held in St. Albans, on Sat-urday,May11, 2013 from10amto4 pm.

We are looking forVendors, En-tertainers, Clubs, Organizationsandunits thatmightbe interestedin participating in the parade thatwill begin at 10 am on Saturdaymorning or other groups whomight like to join us on Saturday.If youare interestedyoucan locateanapplicationandother informa-tionbygoing to the followingweb-site: http://www.stalbans

history.com/index.html. If youhave any questions call MargaretBassett 304-395-0155, Pat Mc-Clure304-722-0123orEllenMills-Pauley 304-757-7189 or304-760-5244.

The theme this year is: “St. Al-bans (Phillipi) and the New StateofWestVirginia.” Some of our ac-tivities will include the following;

7:30 pm Friday, May 10, 2013 –Free Movie – Alban Arts and Con-ference Center The movie is TheHorse Soldier with John Wayne,William Holden and ConstanceTowers.

8:00 to Noon Saturday, May 11,2013 -St.Mark’sEpiscopalChurch“B” Street – Rotary Club PancakeBreakfast.

10 a.m. - Saturday morning,May 11, 2013 – Parade begins –Units assemble in front of the St.Francis of Assisi Catholic Churchat Sixth Avenue and Park Street.

Saturday afternoon –We will bejoined by Mary Todd Lincoln(JoAnn Peterson, Kingwood, WV)one of the History Alive Re-enac-tors from the West Virginia Hu-manities Council.

Vendors and Entertainers

GLENVILLE, WV - The WestVirginia State Folk Festival isseeking participation in anew creative arts event calledthe West Virginia PostcardProject. Participants will re-ceive a custom 4-by-6-inchpostpaid postcard on whichto create a greeting that ex-presses the images and ideals

of Wild, Wonderful West Vir-ginia.

Drawing, painting, photog-raphy, collage, stories, poetry,songs - any sort of artwork orwriting is welcome. West Vir-ginia residents and visitors ofall ages are invited to partici-pate.

During the 2013 West Vir-

ginia State Folk Festival, heldJune 20-23 in Glenville, thepostcards will be arranged ina fabulous public display ofWest Virginia’s thriving cre-ative culture.

Later, the postcards will be-come traveling exhibits thatwill make their way aroundthe state, appearing at art

galleries, libraries, exhibithalls, college campuses, her-itage centers, and govern-ment buildings.

Individuals can participatefor a $5 donation. School,church, 4-H, senior citizen,and other groups can partici-pate at a substantial dis-count. All proceeds from the

project support West VirginiaState Folk Festival activities,and your donation is tax de-ductible.

To participate, visitwww.wvpostcardproject.blogspot.com or contact MelissaGish, Assistant Professor ofEnglish at Glenville State Col-lege.

WestVirginia Postcard Project

Tuesday,March5,2013 Outdoors The Putnam Standard

Foreigners – and some Ameri-cans - often marvel at our resist-ance to gun control. It seemssuch an alien concept to them, tohang on so dearly to somethingthey see as uncivilized and out-dated.

“Bitter clingers” as we've beendescribed.

I'll tell you why. It is ingrainedinto our national soul.

It is something we fought forfrom Day One and would be aseasy to remove as a single genefrom one's DNA.

Much of the earliest violence in

the Revolutionary War was gun-confiscation related. It was acommon British theme through-out the war, first to prevent, laterto quash the rebellion by disarm-ing the populace.

One of the more notable earlygun-confiscation-related atroci-ties was when the British burnedmodern-day Portland, Maine (itwas called Falmouth and it waspart of Massachusetts then) tothe ground, leaving hundredshomeless in 1775 The BritishNavy sailed into port, demandingeveryone turn over their firearmsand swear allegiance to KingGeorge.

The townsfolk did neither, sothe British destroyed the city byfire. That legacy lives on today inPortland Maine, the city's mottois Resurgam (Latin for “Will riseagain”) and the city seal depicts aPhoenix rising from the ashes.

It was acts like these that led tothe following accusation againstKing George III in the Declarationof Independence “he has plun-dered our seas, ravaged ourcoasts, burnt our towns and de-stroyed the lives of our people.”

It wasn't just at Portland (Fal-mouth). This “disarm the popu-lace” policy was repeatedthroughout the colonies.

That is why our founding fa-thers created the Second Amend-

ment. They also understood thepower of words, which wereequally important in their questfor freedom.

Imagine it's Dec. 1776 andyou're in the Continental Army,which barely escaped annihila-tion on Long Island, hounded bythe British through New Jerseyand into Pennsylvania. The war isall but lost. It's snowing and youand everybody else is barefootbecause your boots wore com-pletely out weeks or months ago.You're crowded together withyour fellow soldiers around a firethat doesn't keep you warm – justalive.

A soldier from headquarterswalks up to your fire, pulls a pieceof paper from his pocket andreads “from His Excellency Gen-eralWashington.This was writtenbyTom Paine. Take heed... 'Theseare the times that try men'ssouls... Tyranny, like hell, is noteasily conquered.”

Thomas Paine's essay, “TheCrisis” literally motivated everyman in Washington's Army toperform almost superhumanfeats and endure unspeakablesuffering during that brutal bare-foot march on ice-covered roadsduring a blinding snowstorm.They crossed not only the icyDelaware River at night, but twoother rivers they actually had to

wade waist-deep in the icy waterto get across, to annihilate theHessian army at Trenton.

Some actually died of exhaus-tion, but within a mere week,there would be more nightmarches down ice-covered roadsand treacherous rivers andstreams. That and two more des-perate battles. Two more impos-sible victories.

Paine could eloquently expresshis ideas of freedom with power-ful, but basic English. It's a raregift that he used to save the Revo-lution twice with “CommonSense” and “The Crisis” (hewould write many more such es-says throughout the war).

Yet, the words of this man whoshares my last name (the Paynesand Paines are the same family)are timeless and have nearly asmuch relevancy today as they didthen.

In “The Crisis,” Paine addressesgun control in a way that res-onates today, because he specifi-cally addresses people willinglyrelinquishing their rights to beararms. He urges people not to turnin their firearms to the British inhopes the British rulers will bethen merciful. They will, he said,only find defenselessness andruin.

Willingly disarming one's self,upon request of the government,

Paine argues, is no different thana forcible confiscation. Instead ofmercy, it brings only a state of de-fenselessness, not only againstthe British overlords, but thoseAmericans still armed.

“The cunning of the fox,” Painewrites, “is as murderous as the vi-olence of the wolf and we oughtto guard equally against both.(British General) Howe's first ob-ject is, partly by threats and partlyby promises to terrify or seducethe people to deliver up theirarms and receive mercy.”

Then Paine brilliantly says oneof the most profound statementsI've ever read, a statement thatsums up every argument everconceived to support the right ofa free people to bear arms:

“Mutual fear is the principlelink in the chain of mutual love,”Paine writes. “Howe is mercifullyinviting you to barbarous de-struction, and men must be ei-ther rogues or fools that will notsee it. I dwell not upon the vaporsof imagination, I bring reason toyour ears and, in language asplain as 'A, B, C,' hold up truth toyour eyes.”

More than two centuries later,Paine is still holding that truth toour eyes.

Contact David Payne at [email protected].

Why “Bitter Clingers” bitterly cling

Outdoor roundupThe Outdoor Channel's “Fly

Rod Chronicles with Curtis Flem-ing,” will be featuring West Vir-ginia waters again this year.During the season premiere,which aired in January, featuredfishing at Pipestem.

It's a national show, but largelydone by West Virginians, includ-ing Fleming. I've been fishingseveral times with the show's ex-ecutive producer, Bubba Holt, al-though he wasn't executivelyproducing anything in thosedays.

Here is a list of some West-Vir-ginia-theme upcoming episodes:

• March 10 week, WestVirginia Grand Slam.

• March 17 week, Cast ‘n’Blast at Lodge of Chama (NewMexico) Part 1, featuring WestVirginia coal miner Sonny Flem-ing.

• Week of March 24 – Cast‘n’ Blast Part 2.

• Week of April 14 – WVUBasketball Coach Bob Hugginsand his daughter Jacque fish thePotomac with Curtis and hisdaughter Laken; it’s afather/daughter show.

• Week of April 28 – East-ern Panhandle Fishing.

• Week of May 5 – Cast ‘n’

Blast on the Greenbrier River.• Week of May 12 – Elk

Springs Resort (RandolphCounty)

The West Virginia Departmentof Commerce is a presentingsponsor of the show. That's onereason the show is so West-Vir-ginia-heavy, coupled with the factthat when you give a bunch ofWest Virginians a fishing show,they are going to fish the best wa-ters, which are obviously in WestVirginia.

I am so grateful to these guysfor all the day, offsetting some ofthe damage “Buckwild” does toour state. Now in its 10th season,“Fly Rod Chronicles with CurtisFleming” boasts a viewership ofnearly 1 million viewers perepisode.

Another reason I thank God Ilive inWestVirginia:The House ofDelegates unanimously, I repeat,unanimously, passed a bill thatwould prohibit the restriction onlawful use of firearms and am-munition during a declared stateof emergency. This was a re-sponse to gun confiscation byNew Orleans police during theHurricane Katrina aftermath, butit also sends a nice “don't treadon me” message to the rest of the

nation.It's actually one of several gun-

rights bills in the House rightnow.The House Roads andTrans-portation Committee recentlyapproved a bill that would makeit lawful for those with concealedcarry permits to store their gunsin cars parked on Capitolgrounds. House Bill 2560 wouldprovide exceptions to the prohi-bition of the possession of deadlyweapons on school grounds.House Bill 2580 would make in-valid any future federal, state orlocal statutes concerningfirearms, firearm accessories andammunition.

The West Virginia Division ofNatural Resources is planning itsannual “Becoming and Out-doors-Woman Workshop” atNorth Bend State Park April 19 –21.

The program offers classes thatinclude archery, biking, shooting,camping, fly-tying, fishing, self-defense and outdoor cooking.

Registration is now open with afee of $150 which covers lodging,some meals, and some class ma-terials during the workshop. Formore information or to registerfor the workshop, call (304) 558-2771.

David Payne Sr.

Column by David Payne Sr.

[email protected]

Trout ReportThe following waters were

stocked with trout recently: BackFork of Elk River, Bear RocksLake, Blackwater River, Buckhan-non River, Buffalo Fork Lake,Burnsville Tailwaters, CampCreek, Conaway Run Lake, Cur-tisville Lake, Deer Creek (Poca-hontas), Desert Fork, Dog RunLake, East Fork Greenbrier River,East River, Elk River, GreenbrierRiver, Hills Creek, HorseshoeRun, Indian Creek, Indian RockLake, Left Fork of Right ForkBuckhannon River, Little BeaverLake, Little Kanawha Headwa-ters, Little River East Fork Green-brier River, Long Marsh Run,Mash Fork, Mason Lake, MashFork of Camp Creek, MeadowCreek of New River, Mill Creek

Reservoir, Mill Run of BackCreek, Milligan Creek. Mount-wood Park Lake, North Fork ofFishing Creek, Panther Creek,Paw Paw Creek, Poorhouse Pond,Potts Creek, R.D. Bailey Tailwa-ters, Red Creek, Rich Creek, RightFork of, Buckhannon River, RightFork of Little Kanawha Headwa-ters, Rockhouse Lake, RollinsLake, South Fork of Cherry River,South Fork of Fishing Creek,South Fork of Potts Creek, SpruceLaurel Fork, Stonewall JacksonTailwaters, Sugar Creek, Sum-mersville Tailwaters, SummitLake, Sutton Tailwaters, TilhanceCreek, Tuscarora Creek, WestFork of Twelvepole, WheelingCreek and Whiteday Creek.

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Tuesday,March5,2013 Obituaries The Putnam Standard

CHRIS ADKINSGERALDINE "GERRY"PRIDE-

MORE ADKINSMRS. FRIEDERICKE BAILEYJOSEPH ALLEN BIASGARY PAUL BOURNCECIL EDWARDCOURTS, SRMARY PERRY CLARKALEASHIAMARLENAHARTJOSEPH "JOE"W.HILLLLOYDGENEHILLKENNETHD.HOLDRENREBA NEALMATHENEYNOLA ELLASTINEMCDADEBETTY JUNE RISKMURADVEDA L. PHELPSJANET SUE ROBINSONDONALD J. SERGENT

CHRIS ADKINSMr. Chris Adkins, 53, of St. Al-

bans, died Feb. 16, 2013, at home.Gatens-Harding Funeral

Home, Poca, assisted the Adkinsfamily.

GERALDINE "GERRY"PRIDEMORE ADKINSGeraldine "Gerry" Pridemore

Adkins, 68, of Culloden, passedaway February 21, 2013, atBroadmore Assisted Living,Hurricane.

Born October 31, 1944, inGriffithsville, she was thedaughter of the late Virgil Pride-more and Lucille Stowers Pride-more Kiser.

Gerry was a 1962 graduate ofHamlin High School and was aretired office manager fromHuntington Motor Sales. Shealso worked as a former agentwith Payne and Donahoe Insur-ance Specialists. She attendedthe Main Street Church ofChrist, Hurricane.

Surviving are her husband,Gary P. Adkins; her brothers, Vir-gil Jr. (Bonnie) of Wake Forest,N.C., Terry (Bobbie) of WarnerRobins, Ga., and David (Kath-leen) of St. Cloud, Fla.; uncle,Merlin (Darlena) Stowers, ofCharleston; as well as one nieceand four nephews.

Funeral services were heldMonday, February 25, at Chap-man Funeral Home, Hurricane,with Minister Doug Minton offi-ciating. Burial was inValleyViewMemorial Park, Hurricane.

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

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

MRS. FRIEDERICKEBAILEY

Mrs. Friedericke Bailey, 80, ofHometown, passed away Febru-ary 22, 2013, in CAMC Teays Val-ley Hospital.

She was born June 25, 1932, inCzechoslovakia, to the late Wen-zel and Albine Pfaffel.

She is preceded in death by herhusband, Hershell Bailey; son,Jerry Bailey; daughter, RenateBernges; son-in-law, WolfgungBernges; and daughter-in-law,Melissa Bailey.

She is survived by her son,Gearry ofWinfield; brother, Franzand wife, Demi Pfaffel of Ger-many; granddaughters, KaylaBailey of Winfield and PetraGamradt of Germany; grandson,Caleb Bailey of Winfield; andgreat-granddaughter, Gabi Gam-radt of Germany.

Mrs. Bailey was a homemakerand a member of Teays ValleyMissionary Baptist Church.

Private services were held; en-tombment was at Haven of RestMemory Gardens, Red House.

The family suggests donationsare sent to the Union Mission POBox 112 Charleston,WV 25321.

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

Gatens-Harding FuneralHome, Poca, assisted the Baileyfamily.

JOSEPH ALLEN BIASJoseph Allen Bias, 40, of St. Al-

bans, formerly of Milton, passedaway on Thursday, February 21,2013.

Joseph was a hard worker inmany different fields throughouthis life.

He was a graduate of MiltonHigh School. Joseph loved totravel, meet new people andlearn new trades.

He was of the Christian Faithand was a loving brother, uncleand good friend to many.

He was preceded in death byhis parents, Bruce and Sue Bias;grandparents, Raleigh and VioletHineman and Froud andJosephine Mullins; and brother,Bruce Bias, Jr.

He is survived by his sisters,Tamera (Jason) Morgan of St. Al-bans andTina (Mike) Amerson ofMilton; brother, Bruce Bias ofTexas; niece, Ashley Peggs(Micah) of St. Albans; andnephew, Joseph Morgan of Mil-ton.

A private family service will beheld at a later date. Condolencesmay be sent to the family at

www.barlowbonsall.com. BarlowBonsall Funeral Home,Charleston was entrusted withthe arrangements.

GARY PAUL BOURNII Corinthians 5:8: "We are con-

fident, I say, and willing rather tobe absent from the body, is to bepresent with the Lord."

On February 20, 2013, GaryPaul Bourn was ushered into thepresence of his Savior at CAMCTeaysValley Hospital after a long-fought battle with myotonic dys-trophy.

He was preceded in death byhis brother, John J. Bourn II; pa-ternal grandparents, John B.Bourn and Hallie MeadowsBourn; maternal grandparents,James Harlin Skidmore and Dol-lie Davis Skidmore.

He was born September 5,1958, in Gassaway, a son of JohnJ. Bourn and Flossie Helen Skid-more Bourn. In addition to hisparents, he is survived by his wife,Barbara Legg Bourn; one son, An-thony Marshall Bourn of Lynch-burg,Va.; and two stepdaughters,Laura and Christy Bourn of Mil-ton.

Gary was an avid NASCAR fan,an NRA member and defender ofthe Second Amendment. He wasa member of Crossroads BaptistChurch in Huntington andclaimed by Fellowship BaptistChurch in Barboursville. Garywas a 1976 graduate of Nitro HighSchool. He attended Bob JonesUniversity and was a graduate ofLiberty University. He was a lov-ing husband and father who willbe sorely missed.

A special thanks to the staff andphysicians at CAMC Teays ValleyHospital.

Funeral services were con-ducted Saturday, February 23, atWallace Funeral Home, Milton,by Dr. Glenn Mathews, the Rev.John Bourn, Dr. John Duffy andDr. Jerry Warren. Entombmentwas in Forest Memorial Park, Mil-ton.

Donations may be made to theMuscular Dystrophy Association,900 Lee St E., Suite 1010,Charleston,WV 25301.

Condolences may be expressedto the family at www.time-formemory.com/wallace.

CECIL EDWARDCOURTS, SR

Cecil Edward Courts Sr., 92, ofCulloden, passed away Feb. 20,2013, at St. Mary's Medical Cen-ter, Huntington.

He was born Oct. 18, 1920, inCabell County, a son of the lateJohn William Courts Sr. and ElizaJane Ackers Courts.

At 20 years old he started thefirst taxi service in Milton. Cecilwas Vice President of Courts Mo-tors in Hurricane. He was a mem-ber of Antioch Missionary BaptistChurch.

He was also preceded in deathby his wife, Betty Jane NeumeyerCourts; one son, Johnnie EugeneCourts; three sisters; and twobrothers.

He is survived by one daughterand son-in-law, Janie and RodneyCulp of Milton; two sons anddaughters-in-law, Cecil Jr. andPeggy Courts of Hurricane, andRay and Sharon Courts of SpringHill, Fla.; fourteen grandchildren,Lesa Courts, Chris Courts, ScottCulp, Eric Courts, Dee Dee CulpKisor, Kimberly Courts Beetz,Brian Courts, Johnna CourtsHayes, Marc Courts, RaymondCourts Jr., Melody Courts Rice,Dustin Courts, Cecilia Courts andConstance Courts; and severalgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services were con-ducted Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, atWallace Funeral Home, Milton.Burial was in Valley View Memo-rial Park.

Condolences may be expressedto the family at www.time-formemory.com/wallace.

MARY PERRY CLARKMary Perry Clark, 84, of St. Al-

bans died Feb. 21, 2013.Services were held Monday,

Feb. 25, at Cunningham Memo-rial Park Upper MausoleumChapel, St. Albans. Burial was inthe park.

Curry Funeral Home, AlumCreek, assisted the family witharrangements.

Robert Sanford Luckenbill IIIRobert Sanford Luckenbill III,

54, of Poca died Feb. 18, 2013.There were no services.Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home,

Charleston, was entrusted tohandle the arrangements.

Veda PhelpsVeda Phelps, 79, of St. Albans

died Feb. 23, 2013.Casdorph & Curry Funeral

Home, St. Albans was in charge ofarrangements.

ALEASHIAMARLENAHART

Ms. Aleashia Marlena Hart, 32,of Huntington, formerly of St. Al-bans, passed away February 23,2013.

Aleashia was a graduate ofWinfield High School and at-tended church with her mother,who loved her unconditionally.She was baptized at Bluestone.She sang duets with her motherand now she sings with the an-gels.

She was preceded in death byher father, Brian Keith Shafer;and her aunt, Renee, who awaitsher in heaven.

She is survived by her mother,Trisha Hart; children, Emily Rich-mond and baby; youngerbrother, Brian Keith Shafer Jr.;and playmate and cousin, TylerShafer. She is also survived by ahost of aunts and uncles.

A tribute to the life of Aleashiawas held Thursday, February 28,at Rose of Sharon Church, St. Al-bans, with Pastor B.J. Roberts of-ficiating.

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

Gatens-Harding FuneralHome, Poca, assisted the Hartfamily.

JOSEPH "JOE"W.HILLJoseph "Joe"W. Hill, 66, ofTyler

Mountain, went to be at peace onFebruary 25, 2013. He retiredfrom the West Virginia Rehabili-tation Center after 32 years. Heloved to watch NASCAR, WVUfootball and basketball and theSan Francisco 49ers.

He was preceded in death byhis parents, Golden and AlmaHill; and brother, Johnny Hill.

Joe is survived by his brothers,James Hill of Tyler Mountain,Donald J. Hill Sr. of Cross Lanes,Rodney Hill and wife, Jenny, ofNitro and Duffy Wells of Leon;sister, Nancy Hill of Dunbar; anda host of nieces and nephews andgreat-nieces and -nephews.

Funeral services were held Fri-day, March 1, at Keller FuneralHome, Dunbar. Burial was atCunningham Memorial Park, St.Albans.

LLOYDGENEHILLLloyd Gene Hill, 76, of Hurri-

cane, passed away Tuesday, Feb-ruary 19, 2013, at Hospice ofHuntington after a short illness.

As a longtime member of theTeamsters Union, he drove formore than 20 years for MasonDixon Tank Lines out of St. Al-bans and ConocoTrucking out ofParkersburg before retiring.

He was preceded in death byhis parents, J. Hobert and GoldaHill; first wife, Barbara Hill; andsecond wife of 35 years, UneedaC. Hill.

He is survived by his children,Sherry Tedrow, Marty Hill,Melody Linkous and Bob Harper;and several grandchildren andgreat-grandchildren.

Services were held Friday, Feb-ruary 22, at Allen Funeral HomeChapel, Hurricane, with the Rev.David R. Bess officiating. Burialwas in Valley View MemorialPark, Hurricane.

Visit www.allenfuneral-homewv.com to share memoriesor express condolences.

KENNETHD.HOLDREN

Mr. Kenneth D. Holdren, 53, ofSt. Albans, died Feb. 17, 2013.

Services were held Friday, Feb.22, at Gatens-Harding FuneralHome Chapel, Poca.

REBA NEALMATHENEYReba Neal Matheney, 92, of St.

Albans, passed away Sunday,February 24, 2013, at HubbardHospice House West, SouthCharleston.

Reba was born July 11, 1920, inIndore. She was a daughter of thelate Ruben Henderson and IdaBrown Neal. She was also pre-ceded in death by her husband,Joseph Russell Matheney; twobrothers; and two sisters.

She was a graduate of ClayCounty High School and a resi-dent of St. Albans for more than58 years. She was an employee ofThomas Memorial Hospital andretired in 1983.

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She is survived by her daugh-ters, Dixie Karen (James) Conleyof Belpre, Ohio, and Judy (Ter-rence) O'Brien of Northbrook,Ill.; son, James E. Matheney(Denise Copley, who was also hercaregiver) of St. Albans; her 103-year-old sister, Esta Handshaw ofFort Lauderdale, Fla.; eightgrandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were heldThursday, February 28, at Cun-ningham Memorial Park UpperMausoleum Chapel, St. Albans,with Pastor Mike Hager officiat-ing.

The family requests that dona-tions are made to Hubbard Hos-pice HouseWest, 4605 MacCorkleAve. SW, South Charleston, WV25309. You may also share onlinecondolences with the family atwww.bartlettchapmanfuneral-home.com.

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

NOLA ELLASTINEMCDADE

Nola Ellastine McDade, 77, ofLeon, died Feb. 24, 2013.

Services were heldWednesday,Feb. 27, at Deal Funeral Home,Point Pleasant.

BETTY JUNERISKMURAD

Betty June Risk Murad of ScottDepot diedWednesday, February20, 2013, after a short illness atHubbard Hospice, Charleston.She was born in Kanawha City tothe late Joseph and Bonnie Silva

Risk. Betty had worked through-out the Charleston area for manyyears and most recently workedfor Tudor's Biscuit World, TeaysValley. She most enjoyed cookingfor her family during visits andholidays. She was also precededin death by her sisters, Lucille, JoAnn and Nancy; and a brother,Nicky.

Surviving are her daughters,Vona Miller of Reisterstown, Md.,Becky Armstrong of Scott Depotand Connie Faustini of Waldorf,Md.; siblings, John Risk, HelenJordan, Thomas Risk, JennyDolan and Marie Earley; grand-children, Tony J. Crist, Jennifer S.Sipe and Donnie M. Armstrong;and great-grandchildren, Lily,Cameron, Anthony, Andrew,Keller and Kaine.

Services were held Saturday,February 23 at Good ShepherdMortuary, South Charleston, withthe Rev. David Bess officiating.Entombment was in Cunning-ham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

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

VEDA L. PHELPSVeda L. Phelps, 79, of St. Albans,

went to be with her Lord on Sat-urday, February 23, 2013.

She was born January 13, 1934,in Nitro, a daughter of Herbertand Louise Rhodes. In addition toher parents, she was preceded indeath by her husband, James K.Phelps; sister, Elizabeth EllenRhodes; and brother, Herbert A."Sonny" Rhodes.

She retired from MountaineerGas Company after 22 years ofservice. She was presently the re-ceptionist with C&O Motors, St.Albans. Veda was an active mem-ber of Twin City Bible Church,Nitro. She was always willing togive her time, talents and help toothers. She was a loving personwho will be missed by all whoknew her.

Left to cherish her memoriesare her children, Debra Dickersonand her husband,Walter, of Nitro,Pam Hall and her fiancé, BobAlonso, of Clarksburg and JamesK. Phelps II and his wife, Debra, ofOrlando, Fla.; grandchildren, AmyMcGrew of Charleston, Mark A.Hall II and his wife, Wendy, ofTeays Valley, Justin Hall of St. Al-bans, Jason Hall and Carla John-ston of Teays Valley and James K.Phelps III and Joshua Phelps,both of Orlando, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Alex, Steven,Shane, Mark "Trey" and Dylan;sister, Lynn Russell and her hus-band, Tim, of St. Albans; brother,Gary Rhodes and his wife, Joyce,of Jacksonville, Fla.; special ex-tended family, Tony Alonso andfamily,Todd and Christina Alonsoand family,Tish Alonso and JennyCampbell and family and PattyAlonso; and a host of friends andher church family.

Celebration of Veda's was heldWednesday, February 27, at TwinCity Bible Church, Nitro, withPastor Scott Bandy officiating.Entombment was in Valley ViewMemorial Park, Hurricane.

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

JANET SUE ROBINSONJanet Sue Robinson, 74, of St.

Albans, passed away February 20,2013, at Thomas Memorial Hos-pital.

She was born June 7, 1938, inSt. Albans, and was a daughter ofGlenn A. and Sylvia J. CampbellRobinson, both of whom pre-ceded her in death.

Janet was retired from Moun-taineer International, where shehad worked for over 20 years. Sheattended Maranatha Fellowship.She loved to do crafting, espe-cially working on snowmen andChristmas decorations.

She was a loving sister, auntand great-aunt and will be greatlymissed.

Janet is survived by her sister,Judy Diane Booher and her hus-band, Ralph, of St. Albans;nephews, David Booher and hiswife, Sharon, and JonathanBooher and his wife, Megan;niece, Krystin Booher; and great-nephews, Eli, Kaleb and Noah.

There will be a private familyservice held at a later date.

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

Casdorph & Curry FuneralHome, St. Albans, assisted thefamily with arrangements.

DONALD J. SERGENTDonald J. Sergent, 90, of Hur-

ricane, went to be with the Lordon Friday, February 22, 2013. Hewas preceded in death by hiswife, Lola Kathleen (Katie) Ser-gent; parents Ward and MargieSergent, as well as eight brothers

and sisters.He was a member of the First

Baptist Church of Hurricane,where he was a member of thechoir and sang in the Solid RockQuartet. He was retired fromUnion Carbide Machine ShopSouth Charleston. Don was aWWII Navy Veteran serving onthe Destroyer USS Walker. Donloved the outdoors, turkey hunt-ing and fishing in PocahontasCounty.

He is survived by his son,David Sergent; daughters,Donna Kay Kelsey and BeckyEllis; brother, Dail and wife,Bonnie Sergent of Culloden;grandchildren, Donald ThomasKelsey, Miles David Kelsey, Wen-dell James Kelsey, Amanda Kris-tine Beane (Todd), AaronBradley Ellis (Laura), BenjaminWard Ellis (Savannah), LauraKathleen Cummings (Lee); andgreat-grandchildren, Casey,Kaiya Gwen, Laurel Vada, LukeEdwin and William Louden; anda host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were heldTuesday, February 26, 2013 atAllen Funeral Home in Hurri-cane with Rev. Jerry Losh offici-ating. Entombment was inValleyView Memorial Park.

Special thank you to care-givers Donna Brock, CarolineKing, Darla Eiler and all of hisloving neighbors. Please visitwww.allenfuneralhomewv.comto share memories and condo-lences.

Donations may be made toAlzheimer's Association orDown Syndrome Association.

PerformancesWoody Hawley Concert SeriesCheryl Wheeler - Saturday,

March 9, 7:30 pmBemesmerizedby thebeautiful

voice and soulful harmonies ofthis contemporary folk artist. Anatural story tellerwithaneclecticsense of humor, her songs reflectemotional portraits of people, hertime on the road and her sur-roundings.

Clay Center PresentsBen Williams & Sound Effect -

Saturday, March 23, 8 pmAn electric and acoustic bass

player with enormous talent, he'squickly taken the jazz world bystorm. This versatile musiciancombines jazz, R&B, hip-hop andclassical in a performance guar-anteed to be phenomenal.

In the Art GalleryCelebrate American Printmak-

ingTamarind Touchstones: Fabu-

lous at Fifty, Celebrating Excel-lence in Fine Art Lithography

View an extravagant sample ofthe creative interchange betweenartist and printer as a centuriesold medium comes to life in thisGolden anniversary exhibition.

Through March 30

West Virginia ContemporaryQuilt Invitational

View a selection of award win-ning creations from some ofWestVirginia’s finest quilters.

American Quilts in the ModernAge, 1870 – 1940

Featuring examples of piecedblock, crazy style,ColonialRevivaland one-of-a-kind innovations,these traditional and modernquilt designs stitch together thechanges of the era.

In the ElectricSkyTMTheaterShackleton’s Antarctic Adven-

tureExperience heroism and

human endurance with this leg-endary tale of survival in the frigidAntarctic. Shows Wednesday –Saturday, noon, 1 and 4 pm; Sun-day, 1 and 4 pm

Dinosaurs: Giants of PatagoniaTravel back in time with a

world-renowned paleontologistand experience some of thebiggest, most dangerous preda-tors tohaveeverwalked theEarth!ShowsWednesday –Sunday, 3pm

Open March 9Volcanoes of the Deep SeaDiscover undersea volcanoes,

shipwreck gardens, biolumines-cent creatures and magnificent

predators in this journey that in-vestigates an ancient mystery.Shows Wednesday – Saturday,noon, 1, 3 and 4 pm; Sunday, 1, 3and 4 pm

Planetarium Show:The PlanetsFrom the heat of tiny Mercury

to the rings of giant Saturn, take ajourney of exploration and dis-covery as we reveal the latest sci-entific information about oursolar system. ShowsWednesday –Saturday at 11 am & 2 pm; Sun-days at noon and 2 pm

Programs & EventsIn the MYLAN EXPLORE-

ATORYLittle BuildersBuild, imagine and be creative

in this hands-on construction ex-hibit. Put on your hard hat andconstruction vest and explore theconcepts of design, motion andsimple machines. Hand operate apulley, discover physics at work,experiment with aerodynamicsand so much more!

Milton's Marvels of ScienceExperience extraordinary LIVE

science shows with Milton's Mar-vels of Science! These demoscover a variety of topics rangingfrom physics and chemistry to

earth science and biology. All ac-tivities are included in gallery ad-mission, which is FREE forMuseum members or just $7.50for adults and $6 for children.

Shows Wednesday – Sunday at1, 2 & 3 pm

March: Sweet Science – It’ssome yummy fun as we unwrapthe science behind some of yourfavorite sweet treats!

WeeWednesdaysJoin us for Wee Wednesdays, a

day when your preschooler canenjoy story time and art activitiesdesigned with their interests andabilities inmind.WeeWednesdaysare everyWednesdayat 11amand1pmandare included inMuseumgalleryadmission,which is free formembers or just $7.50 for adultsand $6 for children.

Fun LabJoinus in the classroomson the

second Saturday of each monthfrom 12 – 4 pm for a series of fun-filled, hands-on art and scienceexperiences. Fun lab is includedin Museum gallery admission,which is free for members or just$7.50 for adults and $6 for chil-dren.

March 9: Spring CollageSpring into funas youuse scrap

and recyclable materials to createan original artwork.

FREE! Lunchtime LectureRed, Green and Beyond: Evolv-

ingQuilts 1850-1940withKathrynJohnson - Wednesday, March 13,12:15 pm, Art Gallery

Learn about the cultural andtechnological influences, historyand techniques of time-honoredquilts including the traditional19th century favorite, red andgreen applique.

After School Explorers ClubStep out of the classroom and

into a world of fun with our AfterSchool Explorers Club. Designedfor students in grades 1 – 5, work-shops take place on Thursdays,3:30 – 5:30 pm. Activities are $12for members or $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is re-quired.

March 14: Parachute PressureMarch 28: Power it UpFamily Fun DayEggstravaganzaSaturday, March 23: Noon – 4

pm. Bring the family for an egg-citing day of activities. Enjoy ourannual egg hunts, meet our spe-cial guest for the day, the EasterBunny, decorate your very ownegg (2 eggs for $1) and more!

Clay Center announces March 2013 Events

Tuesday,March5,2013 Time For Service The Putnam Standard

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

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

Buffalo Church of God -Cornerof Rt 62 &Church Street, Buffalo(PutnamCo.). Sunday: 9:45 a.m.Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morn-ing Worship; 7 p.m. EveningWorship. Wednesday: 7 p.m.Mid-week Service. PastorWayneBurch. 304-937-3447.

Buffalo Nazarene Church - Rt.62, Buffalo, WV, 25033. SundaySchool Service 10 a.m.; SundayWorship Service 11 a.m.; SundaynightWorship Service 6 p.m.Wednesday Service 7 p.m.Pastor Sherry Kinsey 937-3258.

Buffalo Presbyterian Church2125 Buffalo Road, Buffalo, WV,25033. Sunday School Service 10a.m.;Worship Sunday Service 11a.m.Wednesday Service – BibleStudy, 7 p.m. Pastor – DenverTucker.

Cross of Grace LutheranChurch - 30 Grace Drive, Hurri-cane,WV, 25526. 304-562-0616.Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. Sun-day - 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor-ship. “Where people discoverJesus and grow in Faith”.www.coglutheran.com.

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. 62in the big town of Black Betsy,WV. Pastoral Team: MichaelLanders and Randy Browning

First Baptist Church“Connecting People to JesusChrist” 2635Main Street, Hurri-cane,WV, 25526 – 304-562-9281.Dr. James E. Lutz, Senior Pastor.Sunday services: 8:50 a.m., 11:00a.m., 6:30 p.m. Sunday School –10 a.m.; Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

www.fbcoh.com

Gateway Christian ChurchWeekly Sunday Evening Serviceat 6 p.m.Valley Park, Hurricane,WV. Adult & Children’s Ministryavailable. Formore informationplease call 304-727-8919 or visitwww.gatewaychurch.net.Senior Minister: Dave Stauffer.

Glad Tidings Assembly of God121 Mill Road, Hurricane, WV,25526. Adult & Children’s Serv-ice Sunday 10:30 a.m., SundayEvening Worship 6:00 p.m.,Wednesday Midweek Service7:00 p.m. Church Phone 304-562-3074. Pastor: Rebekah Jar-rell. Asst. Pastor: Aaron Hil.

Good Hope Baptist ChurchTurkey Creek Road, Hurricane.SundayWorship Service 10 a.m.

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

KanawhaValley Baptist Church949 Roosevelt Ave., (U.S. Rt. 62),Eleanor, WV 25070. Pastors:John Hage and Art Hage. Phone304-437-3513 and 304-437-2740. Services: 3:00 p.m. Sun-days and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Lakeview Christian Church108 Lakeview Drive, Hurricane,WV, 25526. Services: Sunday – 11am and 6:30 pm;Wednesday – 7pm. Pastor: JeffMaynard. Phone304-562-9265.

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

Manilla Chapel - ManillaChapel, Manilla Ridge Road,Robertsburg, WV. SUNDAY:Morning service 10 a.m.;Evening service 6:00 p.m.TUES-DAY: Bible Study at 7 p.m.Everyone welcome.

Mount Olive Missionary BaptistChurch - Buff Creek Road. Hur-ricane,WV. ServiceTimes- Sun-day morning 10 a.m.; Sundayeve. 6 p.m.;Wed. Eve Bible study7 p.m. Special meeting 4th Sat-urday each month at 7:00 pm.

All area Churches welcome.Pastor Ernie Spence – 304-617-2752.

MountVernon Baptist Church2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hur-ricane, 25526 (just off the I-64Winfield Exit 39). Sunday serv-ices are 8:30 a.m. (except the lastSunday of the month), 11 a.m.,and 6 p.m. Wednesday servicesbegin at 7 p.m. and includeadult Bible study, AWANA, andyouth. Please check our websitefor special announcements andservices: www.mvbap-tistchurch.org. The Rev. RonMcClung is the senior pastor.Telephone 304-757-9110.

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.

Mt. Salem UM Church - 4-1/2miles East of Hurricane on Rt.60 across from covered bridge,on left. Sunday: Morning wor-ship 9:30; Sunday School 10:30.Wednesday Bible study 7:00P.M.; Family night firstWednes-day of each month @ 7:00 P.M.Pastor: Ralph Kernen (304) 757-8446.

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.

Pine Grove Church of Christ -4504 Teays Valley Road, ScottDepot. 304-757-8543 (o); 304-757-2866 (h). [email protected]. Sunday morning BibleClasses 9:45 a.m. SundayMorn-ingWorship Service 10:45 a.m.Sunday Evening Worship Serv-ice 6 p.m. Wednesday EveningBible Studies 7 p.m. Tm Jor-gensen, Minister.

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.

Providence Baptist ChurchRocky Step Road, Scott Depot,WV. Sunday School 10 a.m.;Sunday morning Worship 11a.m.; Sunday night 7 p.m. Pas-tor: Rev. Bob Kelly. Phone 304-586-2832.

Redeemer Presbyterian wel-comes community to ServicesRedeemer Presbyterian Church,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.

Scott Depot Christ Fellowship4345 Teays Valley Road, ScottDepot,WV. 757-9166. Pastor Dr.Rod Taylor. Sunday School 9a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Wor-ship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday MidWeek Service 7 p.m.www.thede-potlive.com

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.

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.; Sunday Morn-ingWorship 11:00 a.m.; SundayEvening Worship 6 p.m.;Wednesday Midweek Service 7p.m. Pastor Larry Cooper. 562-5389.

Teays Valley Baptist Church -Dr. John D. Smith, Pastor. 3926Teays Valley Road, Hurricane,WV, 25526. 304-757-9306.www.teaysvalleybaptist.comServices: SUNDAY - Sundayschool 9:30 a.m.; MorningWor-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 Program WEMM8:30 p.m. Thursday.

Teays Valley 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 p.m.

Evening Discipleship.Wednesday’s: 6:45 p.m. EveningDiscipleship. Pastor MelissaPratt.

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,Children & Teen Programs. LastSaturday of each month; Cloth-ing Closet from 9 amuntil noon.Free clothes for everyone! Pas-tor: Rev. Charles V. Williams.Phone: 304-757-8400.

Way of Truth Tabernacle - 900Roosevelt Dr., Eleanor,WV. Serv-ices: Sunday morning 10 a.m.;Sunday Evening 6 p.m.;Wednes-day 7 p.m. Pastor NathanMorris(304)543-8053. A newbeginningon the old path.

Winfield Church of theNazarene - 2986 Winfield Rd.,Winfield, WV 25213. SundaySchool 9:45 am; Sunday Wor-ship Service 10:45 am; SundayPraise Service at 6:00pm;Wednesday Kidz & Teens 7:00pm; Wednesday Adult BibleStudy 7:00 pm. Pastor RobertFulton, 304-586-2180.

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.

Winfield Presbyterian ChurchWinfield Presbyterian Church,4th and Ferry Streets. “A prayingcommunity where friendshipcounts.” Cherrie Sizemore,Min-ister. Sunday School - 10:00a.m.; Morning Worship - 11:00a.m.Looking for a church to call“home”? We would like to bethat place.

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.

Send your church’s informationto Time For Service at P.O. Box186 Culloden, WV, 25510, or faxit to (304) 562-6214. You mayalso e-mail the information [email protected].

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

WANTED: SEA-SONED ADVER-TISING PERSONfor Local Newspa-per. Part-time posi-tion. Call Bill at304-743-6731. (tfn)

HOUSE FORRENT/MILTON – 2-3 Bedroom down-stairs apartment.All electric. Close toschools/shopping.

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HOUSE FOR SALE:921 13th Street,Huntington; needsTLC. Assessed price$51,400.00. Re-duced! $29,500.00.Call 304-295-9090.(rtc 2-26 jch)

DANNY’S HILL-BILLY DITCHDIG-GERS – Water,electric, gas & drain

lines installed. 304-586-9914, 304-389-0715. (rtc 11-29)

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

1.92 Acres,WhittenEstates, Milton.Great location fordoublewide; Utili-ties available. Re-duced! $4,950.00.304-295-9090. (rtc2-26 jch)

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NORITAKE CHINA- Golden Cove 5piece place setting,service for 12.Original $1,650,asking $1,200. Callfor more informa-tion 304-757-4584.(rtc)

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Tuesday,March5,2013 Community News The Putnam Standard

Plan now to attend the An-nual Spring Festival sponsoredby the United MethodistWomen at Forrest BurdetteUnited Methodist Church, 2848Putnam Avenue in Hurricane.This event is a mission projectto help support mission out-reach throughout West Virginiaand around the Hurricane area.

Handmade chocolate-dippedEaster eggs have been con-structed by at least two genera-tions of ladies of ForrestBurdette since 1969. Friendsand neighbors also volunteer inthe mixing, molding, dippingand decorating process.

The original flavors werevanilla, chocolate, cherry nut,maple nut, coconut and the “alltime favorite”, PEANUT BUT-TER. In 1999, the chocolatebutter cream was eliminatedfrom the choices. Since that

time, 34,404 eggs ”have beenmade with love” during theweek before Palm Sunday.

Orders for ½ # eggs for $3.50can be placed by calling Jan,

304-562-2053 [email protected]. By orderingearly, you may request youreggs be dipped in white choco-late, if desired.

Orders will be ready for pickup at the Spring Festival on Sat-urday, March 23, 2013 from 9:00a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event willfeature books, crafts, baked

“goodies”, flavorings, cards andthe UMW “famous” hot dogs!This is your opportunity toshop for Easter.

Spring Festival, 2013 “Books,Crafts, Easter Eggs-travaganza”

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