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The mission continues - Young may not be pastoring at the local church, but he continues to preach to and pray for residents of an Ohio assisted living center where he currently resides. This was taken during his years of service at Teays Valley Baptist Church. Courtesy Photo
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County welcomes 4th Sheetz By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
TEAYS VALLEY - A one-stop carwash, drive thru, gas station and convenience store is here. Sheetz officially began August with a grand opening. More than 100 people stretched across the parking lot to the store's front door. Asst. Manager Heather Ancell was all smiles seconds before the ribbon cutting. "This is amazing," she said, looking toward Putnam County's fourth Sheetz. "We all worked so hard to get this ready and it's been a great experience for us." Joe Haynes is proud to have a business with a good reputation in the area. "Sheetz are good citizens of the community,” the Putnam Commissioner President said. "On behalf of Teays Valley and Putnam County, we welcome you." Shortly after these words, 35 employees cut the ribbon, opened
Open to the public - Crowds gather during Sheetz grand opening last week. Photo by Justin Waybright the doors and threw away the key. Deb Kociban, director of regional operations has worked at Sheetz for 34 years. She started as a store clerk. The opportunities the franchise offers are vast, Kociban said.
"This has provided 35 new jobs," she said. "We're looking for people with fast food and customer service experience." To see an empty plot of land go from nothing to something is an experience Kociban is proud to
have witnessed. "The first thing I noticed was the traffic light," she said. "Then, to see the presence of this massive land with a car wash and drive SHEETZ ON PAGE 9
By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
LANCASTER, OH - Through the halls of a senior living center, a rare soul walks. The steps of the 93-year-old
Saying Goodbye to the old Poca Middle School By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
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POCA - Janet Walker's eyes were fixed on the old Poca Middle School. Her hands covered her mouth as a crane powered through the 87-year-old structure Wednesday morning. "There are so many memories here," the former student said. "It's sad to see this go." The "Dot" is a symbol that much of Walker's family knows. Her sister and uncle also attended Poca Middle School. "I wish they could have saved
it, but it's well-past its need," Walker said, as shelves from the old library fell to the ground. Gary Pyles, Putnam County clerk of the works shared mixed emotions about the day. "For the citizens here, it's heartbreaking," he said. "For us, it's a step toward the future." Pyles hopes to progress toward the goal of creating a new student drop-off with a new lot and lighting. "We anticipate completion in six weeks," he said. The new lot and drop-off point will help wrap up a county-wide plan to update and construct new schools.
Memories - Janet Walker watches crews demolish a school she once attended. The Poca resident shared mixed emotions during the demolition last week. Photo by Justin Waybright
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