Monday, August 27, 2012
EXTRA ONLINE EDITION
MORE FROM FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL. PAGE 10
Groundbreaking set for Tuesday for Animal Shelter
Hurricane defeats Winfield 44-7 in county battle By Jack Bailey
By Jack Bailey
jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
WINFIELD – A groundbreaking ceremony to start construction of a new Putnam County Animal Shelter has been set for Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Earlier this month, the Putnam County Commission passed an ordinance to finance construction of the new animal shelter. The financing closed on Friday, Aug. 17, and BBL Carlton, the contractor on the project, began work to clear brush on Monday. The new animal shelter will be located on the Eleanor side of the Ross Booth Memorial Bridge at Winfield. It will replace an existing facility in Winfield that has been in use for 27 years. As envisioned by the architectural firm Silling Associates, the new animal shelter will feature 46 kennels for dogs, nearly double the capacity of the current shelter, and will also feature a system that will keep the kennels easier to clean. The new facility will also feature inside and outdoor “bonding areas” where those looking to adopt a dog or cat will have time to play with the animal. The facility will also have two entrances, one for the public looking to adopt an animal, and a separate entrance where animals are brought into the building. Once construction begins, depending on the weather, it is hoped that the new animal shelter can open to the public by late spring or early summer 2013.
HURRICANE – A large crowd turned out at Hurricane High School Friday night to watch the host Redskins defeat cross county rival Winfield by a final score of 44-7. In the first game of the season for both teams, the Redskins started the scoring early as an errant punt snap by the Generals sailed out of the back of the end zone giving Hurricane a 2-point safety. From there, Hurricane's high powered offense kicked into gear. Junior quarterback Austin Hensley hit junior receiver Koi Turner for a touchdown on the Redskin's first possession to go up 9-0 following the extra point. The Hensley to Turner combination proved an effective one throughout the evening as Turner finished the night with 10 catches for 147 yards. Also in the first half, Hurricane junior Zach Fitzsimmons scored on an 8-yard touchdown catch. Hensley scored on a 1-yard rush and senior Cory Hurd scored on a 2-yard run, as
Hurricane High School quarterback Austin Hensley prepares to drop back for a pass against Winfield. Photo by Jack Bailey the Redskins built a 30-0 halftime lead. In the second half, Hurricane continued its aerial assault as Hensley connected with junior Steven Handley on a 37-yard
touchdown reception. Later, Hurricane junior Zach Pate added a 98-yard touchdown run to complete the Redskins scoring. In all, Hurricane rolled up
nearly 500 yards of offense on the evening, including more than 300 yards passing for Hensley. SEE FOOTBALL ON PAGE 10
Leaders’ Association seeking Putnam Future 4-H’er SUBMITTED ARTICLE WINFIELD -- If you, or someone you know, are expecting a baby sometime around the first full week of October, your “new arrival” could be honored as this year’s Putnam County future 4-H’er! The Putnam County Leaders’ Association, in celebration of
National 4-H Week, October 613, 2012, will be showering the first Putnam County Baby born on or after Oct. 6, 2012 with gifts. This will mark the 21st year of recognizing a “Future 4H’er.” To be eligible, the “October baby” must be pre-registered
with the Putnam County 4-H Office by calling 304-586-0217 or e-mailing Elizabeth.Baldwin @mail.wvu.edu. The baby and family must reside in Putnam County, and the parents must be willing to allow photos to be taken for publicity when the baby is “showered” with gifs from 4-Hers.
The “Future 4-H’er” will receive a layette full of gifts donated by members of the local Putnam County 4-H Clubs. Happy Birthday to our past years’ “Future 4-H’ers” : oneyear-old Wyatt Austin Dolin (2011), two-year-old Levi SEE 4-H ON PAGE 3
The Putnam Standard SEND YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS TO US AT JACKBAILEY@THEPUTNAMSTANDARD.COM