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Many CMHS students keep diaries, picture albums or scrapbooks to remember previous memories.
Technology changes tradition
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l Volume 116 l Issue 3
Culloden overcomes challenges
By Morgan Cummings Cabell Midland High School
Memories can be preserved in different ways, such as scrapbooking and keeping a journal. But technology is slowly killing this traditional way of keeping memories of the past. “I keep a journal because it’s not as time consuming as a scrapbook,” said senior Katie Cowie. “But with the new technology, people don’t keep journals much anymore because they can keep pictures on their phone, which is easier.” For some, scrapbooking and keeping a journal aren’t things that are important to remembering the past. “I don’t keep a scrapbook or journal because I don’t really need one due to all the technology that’s out there,” said senior Taylin Lovejoy. “I can keep pictures and memories on my phone instead of a scrapbook. It’s easier having the pictures in the palm of your hand.” Although technology has a huge impact on the decrease in number of people who scrapbook, that isn’t the only thing keeping people from scrapbook-
Culloden Elementary teachers and personnel distribute water at the Culloden Fire Department during the crisis. Courtesy Photo By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com
In spite of hardships brought on by weather and water, stu-
By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com
HOW TO REACH US Teamsters Local Union 175 wants SUPERVALU to reverse its decision and halt the company’s decision to close its warehouse in Milton. Ken Hall, president of the union, wrote a letter to the West Virginia House of Delegates on Jan. 17 asking for help at the state level. “I do not believe this was a well thought-out plan,” he wrote to
the Jan. 9 chemical leak that banned the use of water in Culloden, and areas in nine West Virginia counties, it's been a challenging start to the new year. Yet, Culloden Elementary over-
came. Students were to return from Christmas break on Jan. 3, but winter weather cancelled classes. SEE CULLODEN ON PAGE 5
Senior Center Damage
Teamsters fight SUPERVALU closure
SEE TECHNOLOGY ON PAGE 5
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dents and teachers at Culloden Elementary School are back into rhythm after missing a slew of instructional days. From frigid temperatures shutting down school Jan. 3, 6 and 7 to
delegates. “The Milton warehouse has historically been recognized as an efficient operation. I believe that with the cooperation of our local, state and federal government leaders that it is indeed possible to persuade SUPERVALU to reverse their decision and respectfully request your assistance in working together to save the jobs of these employees and to avoid the economic loss to West Virginia.” SUPERVALU announced its SEE SUPERVALU ON PAGE 2
City crews chip away at damaged floor tiles in the Barboursville Senior Center. A pipe burst Jan. 7 and flooded the halls and rooms of the facility with nearly three inches of water. The center has been closed for nearly one month. See page 3 for story.
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