Tuesday, November 19, 2013
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Even a miracle catch by Henry Sorsaia can't put enough points on the board for Hurricane to beat Capital. Photo by Jack Rose Jr. of One-Eyed Jack's Photography
Redskins Fall to Cougars By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
CHARLESTON-- Since October, No. 14 Hurricane has fought an uphill battle, bringing in a 6-4 season. That battle culminated in a 38-10 loss to No. 3 Capital during the first round of the playoffs at Laidley Field Friday night. The Redskins' post season appearance against the Cougars echoed the rollercoaster season the team has endured. "We've beaten all the teams we should've beaten this season, and sometimes we even had a little luck, but the bigger teams have beaten us," said Coach Jeremy Taylor. Such was the case Friday night. As the November rain fell, so did the Redskins' chance at post season glory. However, the boys in red and white started off strong. The staSEE REDSKINS ON PAGE 13
Students Harvest Plants and Knowledge By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
ELEANOR - Learning in its purest form is growing, literally, at George Washington Elementary School. Cabbage, radishes, lettuce, carrots and a multitude of other vegetables are pushing through soil and producing a crop that often fills the lunch trays for the students who grew them and their classmates. School officials teamed up with members of the West Virginia University Agriculture and Natural Resources Department and the Master Gardeners volunteers for Putnam County to help plant seeds and knowledge about growing and caring into the minds of children. Students of all ages water the vegetables daily. Recently, the students harvested some of the vegetables they planted in September. The day was made possible after the school received a $12,000 grant from the USDA, secured by the WVU Putnam County Extension office.
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Grabbing accomplishments - First grade student Emily Allen pulls a fresh radish from the ground. Allen and her classmates planted vegetables recently. Principal Mary Myers watched as smiles of accomplishment covered the children’s faces.
"It's another place for them to learn real-life experiences," she said. "This is wonderful. It im-
proves their self esteem, because SEE STUDENTS ON PAGE 9
Children Create Unique Holiday Cheer By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
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ELEANOR - More than 60 children got into the Christmas spirit during the annual 4-H Holiday Workshop. The upper room of the Eleanor Volunteer Fire Department transformed into a winter wonderlandin-the-making while boys and girls created custom ornaments, snow globes, magnets and bows. Beth Baldwin,WestVirginia University Extension Service agent for Putnam County 4-H Youth Development, is happy to offer events
like this for the community. "It gives the opportunity for people to come together, get a head start on the holiday season and get their craft on," she said. "We have team leaders stepping up to the table for this family oriented fun." Baldwin continued, "In the middle of the school semester, this SEE CHILDREN ON PAGE 16 Just in time for Christmas - Rachel Hedrick and Jennifer Meddings help Cheyenne Young, Ahlivia Meddings, Kelsey Call and Ally Meddings make snow globes during the annual 4-H Holiday Workshop.
Inside This Week: HAPPY THANKSGIVING - PAGES 3-8 HURRICANE TOWN ELEMENTARY - PAGE 9 SCHOOL NEWS - PAGE 16
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