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Hip Hop Camp Set for July 22-26 INSTITUTE, WV - West Virginia State University’s popular 4-H Hip Hop Camp will be held July 22-26 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily at the Roosevelt Neighborhood Center in Charleston. Participants will learn about a variety of Hip Hop subjects including music production, recording, dance/step, songwriting, turntables, visual art, digital photography and filmmaking. “Our main goal has always been to get the kids collaborating with hip hop professionals,” said 4-H Camp Coordinator Chris Kessell. “We have professional dance instructors, sound engineers, recording artists, DJs and filmmakers here to teach everything they know.”
The camp is open to all students entering grades 6-12. Between classes, camp participants get to experience classic summer activities like
swimming, sports and hiking. The cost for the camp is $20 and includes lunch. Participants who qualify for free or reduced lunch may pay $10 or
apply for a scholarship. The location and format of the camp is new this year, having been a residential camp in the past. “By switching to the day camp format, we have been able to drastically reduce tuition costs,” Kessell said. The Roosevelt Neighborhood Center is located on 502 Ruffner Ave. in Charleston. The 4-H Hip Hop Summer Camp is part of WVSU Extension Service 4-H Youth Development, Arts and Leadership Academy. For more information, visit www.wvstateu.edu/4H, or contact Chris Kessell at (304) (304) 395-3275 or kesselg@wvstateu.edu.
New Agent to Serve the Community Everyone loves Tomatoes! Tomato Day will be exactly what it sounds like, a day of tomatoes! Visit the Putnam Farmers’ Market to read recipes shared, learn about canning tomatoes, and celebrate with fun facts, contests TOMATO ON PAGE 4
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HURRICANE - County and city representatives welcomed State Farm and Lori McCown to 2805 Main Street Monday July 1. The Cross Lanes resident has worked at State Farm for nearly a decade and has experience as an agency field specialist. McCown is combining her experience with her staff's to bring more than 35 years of insurance skills to Hurricane. Main Street's State Farm office will offer all the products and services related to insurance; however, McCown specializes in investments, savings, college savings, loans and services aimed at bettering the lives of her clients. "It doesn't matter how much money you make - we can make a plan tailored to your needs and get options together for families," she said.
Say hello to the new agent - County and city officials welcome State Farm and its new agent Lori McCown to Main Street in Hurricane. Photo by Justin Waybright. Hurricane's family appeal and
to the city. "Hurricane was my number one choice - I love this area," she said. "I love the hometown feel and the community atmosphere." Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards is happy to welcome another community player in the city. "We've had State Farm as a Main Street business, but this brings a new light," he said. "We want a two-way relationship that's community-oriented, and she's already promised to help with upcoming events." Edwards continued, "If you help the community, we'll help back." McCown wants to help as many residents as possible. "We are here to get to know you and make life easier for you," she said.
community feel attracted McCown
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