A cap is used as a snuffer for extinguishing the flame. On one corner of the house is another tower with a candle snuffer roof. The instrument now known as a candle snuffer was formerly called an "extinguisher" or "douter". Similar devices include the douter and the extinguisher, both predating the scissor snuffer. Placing the snuffer over the flame cuts off the oxygen supply. The use of a snuffer helps to avoid problems associated with blowing hot wax. Other designations include covenant of Christ movement and Denver Snuffer movement. On March 10, 2010, Jeff Snuffer, an 18-yr. In the 2012 election, Rahall defeated Republican Rick Snuffer with 53.5% of the vote. Snuffer decided to challenge Rahall again in 2012. Snuffer considered running again, but did not file. Snuffer has characterized this description of him as sensationalized. Snuffer was born in 1961 in Beckley, West Virginia. Snuffer states in the book that he has seen and spoken with Jesus. After the book's publication, Snuffer was excommunicated from the LDS Church.