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Sportscasting in the digital age the focus of WVSU Workshop CHARLESTON, WV - Learn to create sports-related digital content from your own website at the latest Creators Program workshop at West Virginia State University’s Economic Development Center (EDC) beginning Friday, April 12, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The two-part seminar will be conducted by Mark Martin, sports director at WCHS-TV and WVAH-TV. “Thanks to the Internet, the possibilities for being a sportscaster are endless,” said Martin. “A television or radio station can now be created through personal websites.” Participants will learn how to develop a website and produce sports programming, as well as information about sportsSEE WORKSHOP ON PAGE 9
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Walmart holds Book Drive for Children By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
HURRICANE - Saving a child’s life is as easy as dropping off a used book at Walmart. Through May 29, the Hurricane store will accept used books for a sale June 1 and 2. Proceeds will benefit Children’s Miracle Network hospitals and the WVU Children’s Hospital. This is the store’s first year holding this event. “We talked to other stores who had success with them, so we started collecting,” said Rita Skeens, zone manager at Hurricane Walmart. The community is responding. In just days, store associates have
emptied a 4’ x 4’ box twice. “This is really important because so many people can’t afford the high cost of medical bills for children,” said Skeens. “When you donate, it may just save a life.” Linda Dent, a Walmart associate agreed. “Kids are where it all starts,” she said. “The money raised from this stays local and should put parents more at ease, knowing they can be helped.” Skeens realizes the potential impact of raising money for children in area hospitals. She has a goal of $1,500 this year. It’s one she is ready to achieve. “We do a lot of events, and it drives me to do more - it’s great to have a big-name store helping
people who need it,” said Skeens. “It’s great that kids will know that help is there for them, and they will have a healthy life.” A multi-colored box sits in the front entrance of the store, near the produce section. Customers can drop off books there until May 29. After all the books are collected, Hurricane Walmart will hold a large book sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2. Customers can also donate money to the Children’s Miracle Network at registers from May through June 21. Skeens thanks Walmart and the city for supporting the cause. For more information, call Walmart at (304) 562-0475.
Books for a cause - Donate used books at the Hurricane Walmart until May 29. The store will hold a book sale June 1 and 2 to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. Photo by Justin Waybright
Beech Fork State Park debuts Online Campground Reservation Service in 2013 BARBOURSVILLE, WV - Beech Fork State Park campground has 275 sites, and many of them may now be reserved online. The online reservation service began March 15 and has proved to be popular with campers who want to plan their vacations well in advance. “With the arrival of camping
season, the park population can go from a few dozen park guests to several hundreds of people,” said Matt Yeager, Beech Fork state park superintendent. “Camping and the opportunity to be outdoors is an appealing vacation or getaway for many. “The campground rental guidelines haven’t changed,” Yea-
ger said. “This new service gives campers an ‘any time of the day’ option to make campsite reservations for Memorial to Labor Day weekend dates – online.” Advance reservations may be made for sites 1-136 at Old Orchard and Moxley Branch campgrounds. The other sites remain first-come, first-served options.
To make a reservation, visit www.beechforksp.com and click on the reservation button. There is a two-night minimum for advance reservations and reservations must be made at least two days in advance. Beech Fork State Park is located near Barboursville and SEE PARK ON PAGE 8
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