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Waves Coming Soon
Faith Tested in the Fire By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
Steps toward progress - Parks and recreation crews unload two new wave motors for the pool at Valley Park. Photo by Justin Waybright By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
HURRICANE - Waves will soon roll again. The county parks and recreation crew is taking steps to make a new and improved wave pool reality. Workers unloaded two new wave-making-motors Monday SEE WAVES ON PAGE 4
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DURHAM, N.C. - Faith is the substance of things hoped for: the evidence of things not seen. Locally, one woman knows this definition well. Inside a Cross Lanes home, a 29-year-old nurse practitioner sits under a blanket, wearing a tshirt with the words, “Expect a Miracle” stitched on it. A scar stretches across the right side of her head as a reminder of the four-year battle she has fought. Christina Britton has walked through fire. Her journey through the flame has forged an incredible story of faith, inspiration and perseverance. When Britton was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor in 2009, she felt peace. “I remember lying on a hospital bed, my mom holding my
Miracle in the making - Britton looks up for strength during her walk through cancer and back. In April, surgeons removed a cancerous tumor from her brain. She was healed once in 2009. Family and friends are praying for healing again. Photo by Justin Waybright hand and doctors saying, ‘you have a large mass in your brain and we are trying to get you in
for an MRI,’” recalled Britton. “I just said ‘ok.’ I just had an overwhelming peace - so much that
she [mom] thought I didn’t understand what was going on.” What would devastate most, virtually had no effect on the young woman. Britton’s fearlessness and faith shined through the darkness. Her fiery journey began with a series of headaches in late August 2009. On Aug. 20, 2009, the pain became too much. The 25-year-old went to ER at CAMC’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital where an ambulance rushed her to General Hospital. In a small waiting room, family and friends learned nightmarish news: a mass sat on Britton’s brain. But, the courageous woman stayed positive. She held on to a promise found in the Old Testament. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm SEE FAITH ON PAGE 7
County Continues Thriving, Carries Low Unemployment By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
WINFIELD - Putnam County has been referred to as an anomaly when it comes to local prosperity.
During recent career fairs, county leaders have remained confident in the current and future success of the area. “We are very blessed in Putnam County,” Chamber of Commerce Director Marty Chapman said, during a December career
fair. “While others struggle, we’re sort of an anomaly, because we are growing and our business community is growing.” Recent unemployment statistics from Workforce West Virginia support Chapman’s views.
During the April 23 commission meeting, county leaders learned good news. In a state of 55 counties, Putnam is among the top five with lowest unemployment rates. SEE UNEMPLOYMENT ON PAGE 4
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