The Putnam Standard, October 22, 2013

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

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Winfield High School students Lily Crist, Halie Thacker and Brandy McDaniel pack Grab-n-Go breakfast bags.

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Two Teams Eye One Prize

Winfield Students Grab-n-Go

By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

The 20 students in Winfield High School’s Advanced Health class are committed to being a “Fuel Up to Play 60” Touchdown School again and to teaching their fellow students how to be healthy.

“Every day we prepare Grab-nGo for students who haven’t had breakfast,” John Hathaway said.

“By preparing the breakfast bags and tracking our meals and exercise for the day we earn ‘Fuel Up to Play 60’ points.”

Sydney Hancock added, “More points mean more money for the school and hopefully another Touchdown title.”

Recently the high school received a $2,000 grant from General Mills Foodservice and the National Dairy Council to help expand its current Grab-n-Go program and get more students to eat breakfast.

“The breakfast program is a component of ‘Fuel Up to Play 60,’ SEE STUDENTS ON PAGE 16

The Hurricane girls want to bring home a State Championship. From left to right - Hurricane's Abigail Watson, Hannah Thompson, Allison Clay, Brittany McWaters, Audrey Barber, Lauren London, Kayli Blackburn and Taylor Coalter.

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

The Class AAA girls state soccer championship already resides in Putnam County, and there’s a great effort being made to keep it here.

Two efforts, in fact.

The Winfield Lady Generals are the defending champions, and they believe they have what it takes to bring home another state

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it's all about unity and attitude.

"It's how close we are...We're unified," said Hurricane senior center Brittany McWatters.

Winfield has an 18-1 record this season, with the only blemish a 1-0 defeat at Morgantown.

Hurricane is 14-2-2, with its only losses by one goal and by two goals to … Winfield.

The West Virginia High School Soccer Coaches Association poll released Oct. 12 has Winfield as the top team in the state overall,

while Hurricane is ranked fifth overall and third among Class AAA schools.

The two Putnam County rivals could meet in sectional play, long before the Nov. 8-9 state championship round.

Both teams remain focused on playing for several more weeks, however.

"We've got to keep our eyes focused on the prize and not veer SEE PRIZE ON PAGE 9

VH1 Boosts GW Middle's Band

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

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soccer championship.

For the girls in green and white, it's all about hard work and formidable determination.

"We'll never give up," said Winfield senior midfielder Micha Thompson. "We are going to keep trying whether we're ahead or they're ahead."

Just down the road in Hurricane, the Lady Redskins also have their eyes on the state soccer championship.

For the girls in red and white,

Winfield is looking to defend its state title from last year. From left to right Winfield's Katie Bryant, Mary Zulauf, Kalyn McCray, Micha Thompson, Jordan Pauley, Braiden Maddox, Jayne Lawman and Mary Lawman.

ELEANOR - More than 60 GeorgeWashington Middle School students raised their instruments high to celebrate the gift of music given by the VH1 Save the Music Foundation and the West Virginia Department of Culture and History.

GW was one of eight West Virginia schools selected for the $30,000 grant award.

Now, new instruments and new faces make up one of GW Middle

School's largest bands to date. Because of the funds, 32 new sixth grade students have joined the band.

"This has had a tremendous impact on the music program at GW," said Linda Baker, the school's band director. "Students who otherwise would not be able to participate are now given new instruments and our band is growing."

The band received 11 clarinets, eight flutes, four trombones, six trumpets, four alto saxes and a variety of percussion instruments SEE BAND ON PAGE 3

The music is saved - The GW Middle School Band students celebrate after receiving a $30,000 grant from the VH1 Save the Music Foundation and the West Virginia Department of Culture and History. Photo by Justin Waybright

Inside This Week: CULLODEN COUPLE SURVIVE CRASH- PAGE 6 LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY HERITAGE DAY - PAGE 8 WINFIELD SCOTTS 4-H CLUB NEWS - PAGE 11

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Page 2 –Tuesday,October 22,2013 Putnam County Schools Developmental Screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, November 1, 2013 at the Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Teays Valley Road.

We will screen children ages 21/2 to 4 years for speech/language, hearing, vision, motor skills, social skills, self-help and cognition Please call 586-0500 ext 1154, to schedule an appointment.

2013 Fall Festival in Hurricane, WV An Event with a Long Tradition The United Methodist Women of Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Avenue, Hurricane are sponsoring the Fall Festival annual Arts, Crafts and Book event on Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Crafters and vendors with a wide variety of merchandise, including dolls, jewelry, wood items, hand crafted bags, unique fabric gifts and much more will be on sale.

There will also be baked goods and candies, hot dogs and drinks for sale. Come visit with friends and look for gifts and decorations for the holidays.

This is the 43rd Anniversary of the Annual Fall Festival of Arts and Crafts at Forrest Burdette!

For directions to the church, check out the web site, www.forrestburdette.com.

Putnam County Events Events published free of charge The Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau is compiling the 2014 Putnam County Calendar of Events. If you have or know of any activities, festivals, or events taking place in Putnam County in 2014 and would like them printed in the calendar, free of charge, please fax to 304-562-0728, email lcollins@putnamcountycvb.com , call the CVB office at 562-0727 or mail to #3 Valley Park Drive, Hurricane, by December 10,

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2013. Over 12,000 calendars will be printed and distributed to area locations in Putnam County.

This can include special or non-profit fund raising events of interest to the general public or tourists. Please contact our office at 562-0727 with any questions.

Alzheimer Association Support Group Meeting first Wednesday of every month at 12:30 at Hometown Senior Center.

This meeting is for the caregivers of the Alzheimer patients.

This is a great opportunity for family members to get some information and support concerning your loved ones. Everything is confidential.

Hometown Senior Center is located at 100 First Ave. N. in Hometown.

If you need directions call 304586-2745. Please feel free to attend.

Brighterside Quartet When: Sunday, October 27, 2013.

Time: 1:30 P.M. - ???

Where: Mt. Salem United Methodist Church, 4743 US 60, 4-1/2 miles East of Hurricane (across from covered bridge on the left). Singing starts at 1:30 P.M. Everyone Welcome!!!

Autoimmune Support Group An autoimmune support groups meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at noon. The meeting is held in the upper level of the September House located beside Cross Roads United Methodist Church, 850 Norway Avenue, Huntington. For additional information, call Carolyn Hopper at 781-7434 or Kimberly Marcum at 7364957.

Hometown Lions Club Meetings The Hometown Lions Club meets at 6 p.m., every first and third Tuesday of the month at the Hometown Senior Center, 100 First Avenue, Hometown. For more information call 304-5862745.

American Legion Post 187 American Legion Post 187 meets at 7 p.m. at the Winfield Presbyterian Church, Ferry Street, Winfield – every first and third Thursday of the month.

Winfield Lions Club Meetings The Winfield Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. For more information call 304-586-3732.

Scott-Teays Lions Club Meetings Scott-Teays Lions Club meets the first and third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Broadmore Assisted Living, 4000 Outlook Drive, Teays Valley. For more information call 304-757-8599 or email billybh@newwave.net.

Teays Valley Fire Department Computer Lab Hours Teays Valley Fire Department, Scott Depot Road, offers a Computer Lab for public use on Mondays from 3 – 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 6 – 10 p.m.

Putnam County Library Hours The Putnam County Library, located on Rt. 34 in Teays Valley (Beside Putnam Village) is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. -5 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Boy Scout Troop invites area youth to meetings Boy Scout Troop 36, based in Hurricane, invites area youth to come to a meeting and learn more about scouting.

The troop stays active with camp outs, summer camp, games, food drives, community service projects and more.

The troop meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 2438 US Route 60, Hurricane.

For more information, call David Miller, 304-562-9271 ext 6115, or Steve Caldwell, 304-5629233.

Hometown Senior Center offers Activities The Hometown Senior Center, 100 1st Ave., Hometown, has several new announcements to

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The Center is looking for quilters, singers for the senior choir and volunteers for various help.

The Center is also offering a free scrapbooking class at 10 a.m. every Monday and Thursday.

A number of other activities are also available.

Transportation is available for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. The service can also include stops at the grocery store, post office or pharmacy after lunch.

For more information, call the Center at 304-586-2745.

Zumba Gold at Hansford Senior Center A new Zumba Gold class is offered at Hansford Senior Center in St. Albans every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Zumba Gold is recommended to beginner and senior participants. Low impact and fun dance workout. Cost $5, no previous registration. You can contact instructor Edith Bourne at 304-881-7564, or at www.zumba.com.

T.O.P.S. No. 599 Weekly meetings of TOPS "Take Off Pounds Sensibly," are held at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays at St. Patrick Church, 207 Jefferson Street, Bancroft. Questions, call Sharon, 304-523-4618.

Winter Coat Drive EnAct Putnam County has partnered with Hurricane Fire Department Auxiliary for a Winter Coat Drive.

From now until November 15, 2013 they will be collecting new and gently used coats of all sizes for men, women, and children. The donations will be distributed to Putnam County families in need this season.

Drop off locations are Hurricane Fire & Rescue (2716 Main Street Hurricane), anytime; and EnAct (2727 Main Street Hurricane) Monday – Friday 8a to 4p.

Help EnAct and Hurricane Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary give the gift of warmth.

Annual Fall Coal Mine Scrip Show The National Scrip Collectors Association, Inc. would like to announce their Annual Fall Coal Mine Scrip Show to be held November 2nd at the Charleston Civic Center,

The Putnam Standard Charleston, WV. The show will be held between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday.

The show is free to the public.

The National Scrip Collectors Association, Inc. was organized on October 21, 1972 for the purpose to promote the collection of coal company store scrip and related tokens, and to encourage the study and research of the history of coal mining companies as it relates to the usage of scrip tokens and the history of companies that manufactured the script.

They hold semi-annual meetings each spring and fall.

This fall meeting in Charleston, WV, is the first time they have held their meeting in the Capitol of WV. Information about NSCA can be obtained by visiting the website www.NATIONALSCRIPCOLLECTORS.ORG or writing: NSCA, POC box 10113, Knoxville, TN 37939.

Upper Vandalia Society to Meet The Upper Vandalia Historical Society invites you to our next meeting on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Putnam County Board of Education office in Winfield, located behind the old Court House.

Come join us for “Show & Tell”. If you have an item, story or pictures of interest to local history and would like to share it with others, please plan to attend.

Bring a friend or prospective member, and plan to stay for refreshments after the meeting.

If you have any questions, please call 304-760-2121.

Cheryl Wintz Withrow.

Charleston Coin Club announces Annual Coin Show The Charleston Coin Club would like to announce their annual Coin Show to be held November 2nd and 3rd at the Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV. The show will be held between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday.

There is no admission fee. Dealers from WV, OH, PA, and KY will be in attendance to buy, sell, and trade coins, paper money, gold jewelry, coal mine scrip and WV tokens.

The Charleston Coin Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Kanawha City Community Center. The meetings start at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend these meetings. For more information about the upcoming Coin Show or about club meetings, you can call 304-727-4062 or visit the website at www.kvcc.eznetway.com for information about all the coin clubs that meet in the Kanawha Valley.

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Tana Carpenter takes Rotary Service Pledge

Tana Carpenter receives official pin from Rotary President Steve Patrick. Courtesy Photo Tana Carpenter recently took a formal pledge for "service above self" in Putnam Rotary.

A recent arrival from Columbus, Ohio, Carpenter is the Branch Coordinator for the Star USA Federal Credit Union in Hurricane with offices at 3955 Teays Valley Road.

She has always been active in community service both in her professional life and in her personal interests including fifteen years with a YMCA in Columbus.

Putnam Rotary, she said, of-

fered a way to become involved in the life of her new home in this area.

Carpenter holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University.

Her hobbies include tennis, hiking and group fitness activities. She looks forward especially the 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Rotary each spring.

Carpenter was sponsored for Rotary membership by President Steve Patrick.

Bays Takes First Place at Hurricane Chili Cook-Off Pictured is Connie Bays, the 2013 Hurricane Harvest Festival Chili Cook-off winner. The competition was hot during the contest. Bays won first place with a price of $300, Kevin Simmons won second place with a $200 prize, Lisa Rice third place with a $100 prize and Anthony Johnson won the $100 People's Choice prize. Photo by Jack Rose of One-Eyed Jack Photography

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BAND FROM PAGE 1 from Yamaha.

Jada Johnson held up a brand new flute and smiled.

"I love my new instrument because my old one was old and dented and I couldn't play an "F," the sixth grade student said.

Seconds later, a pitch-perfect "F" graced the middle school gymnasium.

VH1 representative Rob Davidson smiled.

"This is what it's all about," the director of policy and program for the VH1 Foundation said.

Davidson spoke about the importance of building a solid musical foundation at a young age.

"Music programs like this give them a place to fit in and enjoy school without having to alter their priorities and values," he said. "It teaches them a lesson to work hard, find discipline and plant a seed that translates into everything else in life."

Baker looked toward her band: 65-students strong when all at once the whole group thanked VH1 and all the volunteers, staff and community that made the day possible.

Enjoying the new a sound - From right to left: Austin Murphy, Adam Mullins, Kirsten Campbell, Lauren Cartwright, Ivory Dillard and Alyssa Clifton play the "Star Spangled Banner" after getting new instruments. Photo by Justin Waybright

Putnam County - 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Buffalo - 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Eleanor - 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Hurricane - 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Poca - 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Winfield – 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Cabell County - 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Barboursville - 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Hunt. & Westmoreland - 6-8 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 31 Milton - 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 The City of Milton will be hosting a Halloween party at April Dawn Park from 6-8 on Thursday, Oct. 31st. Lots of good fun for everybody!

The Hurricane Church of Christ at 600 Midland Trail, (the church on the hill by Hurricane Middle School) is hosting a Trunk & TreatÊCostume Party on Saturday, October 26 starting at 6:00 P.M.ÊIt will be a fun evening for all with Trunks and Treats, costume contests,Êpumpkindecorating contests, lots of games withÊprizes to be won.

Everyone is invited to come and enjoy all the food andÊfun plus aÊchance to win the grand prize.ÊCome One Come All.Ê For information, call: 304-Ê562-6491.

All of the kids in the community through the fifth grade are invited to “Trunk or Treat” on Saturday, October 26th from 4-6 p.m. The event will be held at K-Mart in Teays Valley and will feature decorated car trunks and characters in kid-friendly costumes who will give out candy to all of the “Trunk or Treaters.” “Trunk or Treat” is sponsored by the Teays Valley Church of God. The church’s pastor, Rev. Dr. Melissa Pratt commented, “We’re expecting 1000 kids this year. We enjoy the opportunity to connect with the families in Teays Valley. The kids always have a blast! We appreciate K-Mart being such a great community partner.” Kids are encouraged to dress in costume for this fun, Fall Harvest event. Call 757-9222 for more information.Ê Saturday, October 26 from 11-2.

Extension Agent: WVU Extension Families and Health, Putnam, West Virginia

This position is primarily responsible for families and health programming in Putnam County. In this assignment, the agent will plan, deliver, and evaluate research-based education programs. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure track position.

Master’s degree required. Closing date is November 13, 2013.

To apply: For a complete position announcement and applications process, visit our web-site at http:// humanresources.ext.wvu.edu/employment.

WVU is an EEO/AA organization.

The PTO will be sponsoring a “Trunk or Treat” at Buffalo Elementary on October 29th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

When: October 26th at 7 p.m. (Main Street, Hurricane). Thriller performance, Costume judging, Music, and Dance. For additional info, call Bev Barnett @ 304-4446360 or Brenda Campbell 304-562-5896.

Come join Mayor Scott Edwards for a fun evening of pumpkin carving, hot chocolate and apple cider at City Park on Sunday Oct. 27th beginning at 3 p.m. Trophies will be awarded for the best Jack-O-Lantern. (Pumpkins will be provided). Donation of cash or food will be accepted for the Community Cupboard. For additional info., call Brenda Campbell at 304-562-5896.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

My Favorite Chicken Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, split in half 8 slices Swiss cheese 1 can cream of chicken soup 2 cups herb stuffing ½ stick melted butter

By Mary Jane

Art by Natalie Larson

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken in 9x13 baking dish, place cheese slices over chicken. Pour soup over all. Sprinkle stuffing on top and pour melted butter over all. Bake for 40-45 minutes.

Division of Culture and History to Host Halloween Bash CHARLESTON, WV - Children of all ages are invited to the Haunted Culture Center on Tuesday, October 29, for a free, family fun-filled evening of seasonal games, spooky story-telling, costume contests, and more. The annual Halloween Bash is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, Charleston.

Prizes for best boy’s and best girl’s costumes will be awarded.

Children who come to the bash will be given a complimentary Halloween bag of goodies. In the Great Hall, Halloween cookies, fruit, popcorn and other refreshments will be provided.

For more, information, contact Caryn Gresham, deputy commissioner for the Division, at (304) 558-0220.

The West Virginia Division of Culture and History is an agency within the West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts with Kay Goodwin, Cabinet Secretary. The Division, led by Commissioner Randall Reid-Smith, brings together the past, present and future through programs and services focusing on archives and history, arts, historic preservation and museums. For more information about the Division’s programs, events and sites, visit www.wvculture.org.

October Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL

Thomas Sovine Glenn McClung Claudia Harvey Rick Chapman Darren Stanley LeAnne Lowe Dawn Venoy Sam Morris Tracy Woodard Don Lemley Linda Lott Pamela Lusher Marcella Sargent Kindra Simpson Reba Cline-Smith Sylvia Smith Bill Murray Emma Hurley

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If you - or someone you know will be celebratrating a birthday in the coming months...

Call 304-743-6731 and give us their name - OR just email the information to trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com

“IT’S ALL GOD‘S, ANYWAY” Thought for the week: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, principalities, or powers; all things were created by him, and for him. Colossians 1:16 (KJV) Maybe this is the week to remind all (if I could those in the White House) that the above verse is in the Bible to read and ponder on. We forget, with our little human powers, that God does own it all. He is the giver and taker. Having a lot of money, owning a multimillion dollar company, even holding position as president of a country - can be gone in the twinkling of an eye, thru God, if He so chooses.

The Lord hath made all things for himself; yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. Proverbs 16:4 While driving out the country roads today, I noticed how the trees are changing colors so quickly, and I remembered how Fred said, he was taught his col-

ors in first grade at school: ROY G. BIV - the leaves are so like that red, orange, yellow, and green except for the blue like the sky, indigo, violet.

All God’s creation is beautiful this time of year. People are sometimes like trees. They can stay green like the pines and be self sufficient, stubborn, prickly and rude to others, or tall and kind, with big hearts, and understanding, like the sycamore. Or maybe, like the flighty maple - always laughing, swaying, enjoying life cheering up whatever comes there way, and a friend for life. We are how ever the trees are - God made them all His way. So it pleases Him when we do get along together, as a country for its people, as a child with his friend, as a couple with a family, as the pastor with his flock.

For of him, and through him and to him, are all things; to whom be glory forever. Amen Romans 11:36 As I listened to PBS radio interviewing a long time writer, answering questions on his life, one

The Putnam Standard question was ‘’what do you look forward to each day”? His answer slowly and thought out - LIFEthat I wake each morning. As I look out my window to see God’s beauty and creation of the day, to still be alive at my age (87) to be living in my own home, to care for myself, friends - friends have most passed on, but I have a whole new Intelligent young group of friends that ask me questions that only they alone must learn the answer to. All that I have seen teaches me to trust God, for all that I have not seen.

You may remember reading this in school - what’s the name of the poem, and author?

They’s something kindo hartylike about the atmusefere When the heat of summer’s over and the coolin fall is here, Of course we miss the flowers, and the blossums on the trees, and the mumbles of the hummin-birds and buzzin of the bees.

But the air’s so appetizin, and the landscape through the haze, of a crisp and sunny morning of the airy autumn days, It’s a picture that no painter has the colorin to mock, When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock.

Prayer: Thank you God, for reminding us, it’s all yours anyway.

Amen.

Sheriff’s Department has a permanent MedReturn Drug Collection Unit WINFIELD, WV - Citizens looking to dispose of excess and expired prescription and over-the-counter medications can now visit the safe and secure permanent drop off location at Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, 3389 Winfield Road, Winfield, WV 25213.

Putnam Wellness Anti Drug Coalition has partnered with Putnam County Sheriff’s Department to establish a permanent MedReturn drug collection program in order to reduce the supply of drugs that can potentially harm teens and adults.

According to the 2011 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National

Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), more than six million Americans abuse prescription drugs. Among youth who are 12 to 17 years old, 7.4 percent report past year non-medical use of prescription drugs.

In April 2013, the DEA, Putnam Wellness, and local police departments in Putnam County partnered to participate in a National Take Back Day. A total of approximately 248.8 pounds of unused and outdated prescription pills was collected in a single Saturday.

Thanks to the contributions made to this event, and being pro-active on the pill epidemic taking our county and country at all levels, those involved were able to gain

Thank you Becky Ramley

Second Grade Teacher West Teays Elementary School For sponsoring the Newspaper in Education Program for Tammy Bock’s classes

approval by the DEA to install and implement an ongoing collection site.

Properly disposing of excess drugs is everyone’s responsibility as a matter of public safety. More than 70 percent of young people abusing prescription pain relievers get them through friends or family, a statistic that includes raiding the family medicine cabinet. Now Putnam County citizens won’t have to wait for a specific take-back day to clean out their medicine cabinets.

The collection site, which officially opens during the DEA National Take Back event on Saturday, October 26, 2013, will remain open daily Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Drugs can be dropped off with no questions asked.

The drug collection unit is produced by MedReturn, LLC of Grafton, WI. MedReturn, LLC is committed to providing a safe, secure and environmentally friendly way to help law enforcement agencies and communities collect unwanted or expired household medication, including prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs and unused pharmaceuticals.

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Tuesday,October 22,2013 – Page 5

Christian's Sports Beat: The Heart of Your Community

By: Christian Deiss

The Tri-County YMCA in Scott Depot. Courtesy photo SCOTT DEPOT, WV - Every community is like a puzzle and all of the pieces are important.

One of those important pieces in every community is the local YMCA. The Putnam and Cabell County communities are fortunate to each have a YMCA. I spoke with Cathy Stark, director of the Tri-County YMCA in Scott Depot last week about the Y’s mission in the region, “Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all,” said Stark. All YMCA’s are open seven days a week, offering various types of activities and programs.

To help everyone in the community, a YMCA needs to be willing to step up and help. Stark told me how Y’s are involved in communities, “We do a little bit of everything, we have programs for little kids, like when they are babies they can learn to swim and be in the water, we go clear up to adults and seniors. We

have people that are in their late 90’s that participate in our programs.”

In 2012 the state of West Virginia experienced a derecho, a devastating wind and rain event that tore through the region leaving thousands of households without power for numerous days. Stark told me how her YMCA helps the community during disasters, “A lot of times we pitch in when services are not available, like when the derecho hit, we had electric so people could come in and take hot showers, we distributed food and water provided by Toyota, and we also were a charging station for people’s cell phones and lap tops.” My family took advantage of the Y’s generosity as we didn’t have power for over two days.

Many YMCA’s provide afterschool programs for youth to have a place to go after school is done for the day. Stark described

for me what her YMCA has to offer young students, “We have a very large afterschool program, and we take care of 260 kids a day from after school to 6 pm.

We are currently in 10 Putnam County Elementary Schools.”

The school I go, Mountain View Elementary, has a YMCA afterschool program that a couple of my classmates attend.

The YMCA is committed to providing financial assistance to those who cannot afford the full price of Y programs and members. Stark is very proud of that aspect of her organization, “we never turn anybody for the inability to pay. Each year our volunteers raise money and we are able to let people come and use our facility and participate in programs at reduced prices.”

Each YMCA’s scholarship program is funded by charitable contributions from businesses and individuals.

Whenever I visit a YMCA I see

Christian interviewing Cathy Stark at the Tri-County YMCA. Courtesy photo a lot of kids my age taking part in various activities. Stark told me it’s easy to find programs that kids like at the Y, “We have a lot of different sports programs like soccer and basketball, t-ball, football, but we also have swim lessons and a swim team.” The Tri-County YMCA Challenge program for children and young adults with special needs shines as an example of how participating in healthy activities can result in not only improved physical fitness but also person

growth, fun and friendships.

There are eight YMCA’s throughout West Virginia and all of them work together for the members, “We actually collaborate really good together, a YMCA member can go to any Y across West Virginia and just show their membership card and be able to use the facilities,” said Stark.

For more information on the Huntington and Tri-County YMCA’s go to www.huntingtonymca.org or www.tricountyymca.org.

Hurricane Ready for Halloween Festivities

By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com

HURRICANE - Free Halloween action is days away with the 2nd Annual Thriller Parade at Main Street, the 5th Annual Pumpkin Carving at City Park and the citywide Trick-or-Treat.

It all starts 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 26 at Dancing Unlimited where residents can learn the "Thriller" dance for a $10 donation. The funds will benefit the WV Susan G. Komen Foundation.

At 7 p.m., Main Street will transform into something undead as men, women and children dress as goblins, ghouls and zombies to put on a special performance of "Thriller." The evening event includes costume judging, music and dance.

"They can dress as any kind of character that fits the "Thriller" theme," said Hurricane Planning and Tourism Director Brenda Campbell. "It's just lot of fun, the kids really seem to enjoy it

and last year we raised $800 for breast cancer awareness."

Those participating in the parade will meet at the A-to-Z Storage lot.

The annual Pumpkin Carving Contest will take place at City Park the following day at 3 p.m.

The event is open to city residents and pumpkins and carving kits will be provided. Trophies will be awarded for the best Jacko-Lanterns, according to age divisions.

"It's so cute to see little kids sitting behind pumpkins they're so excited," Campbell

said.

Free events like these are a staple for Hurricane. City leaders hope to keep them going in an effort to fuel the ‘hometown’ feel," said Campbell.

"The mayor really wants to make sure Hurricane is a closeknit community and we do this by offering family-oriented events throughout year," she said. "The city has budgeted money for these, but the majority is offered by local business sponsors."

The tourism director sees family activities like these as mag-

nets that draw people to Hurricane.

Campbell said, "Over years the events have grown and this brings people in from out of town - they feel the nice welcoming feeling and they see other things we have and it brings them back."

Just days after these two community activities, another popular Halloween event will sweep through Hurricane: Trick-orTreat, which is 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday Oct. 31.

For more information about these events, call Hurricane City Hall at (304) 562-5896.

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The day Their Lives Nearly Crashed

By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com

CULLODEN - Greg Barringer sees a fast-moving object dart across the tracks in front of the train he's riding on.

The passenger looks to his left and sees a fully-loaded logging truck racing toward him.

"He's going to hit us!...He's going to hit us!" he screams. ...Ka-plumph!

The truck plows into the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad excursion train. Logs pierce through windows at the rear of a car near the passenger.

A cloud of dust hovers over the carnage of what used to be the Cheat Mountain Salamander.

Train cars lie on their sides.

Glass and debris are everywhere. Destruction and turmoil overtake a section of track near the Cheat Bridge crossing of U.S. 250 in eastern West Virginia.

Barringer checks on his wife and friends.

All are alive. All are well.

Fewer than 50 feet separate Barringer from the point of impact.

The Culloden resident climbs down from his train car, jumps onto the tracks and sprints toward the first passenger car. The second car lay motionless on a telephone pole guide wire.

"I was praying aloud, 'Oh God have mercy on these folks...Have mercy on them!'"

Barringer recalled.

A grizzly scene awaited the frightened man.

"I looked into it [the first car] and saw several people strewn about like rag dolls and there was lots of blood here and there," the Army veteran said.

It's been more than one week

Thankful to be alive - Greg and Barbara Barringer smile a little bigger after surviving the Cheat Mountain Salamander train collision. Two train tickets sit on the table by them. Photo

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since the tragic collision that injured 23 people and took the life of a logging truck driver, but scenes from that day are inerasable for the Barringers.

"It's been in my mind like a movie - you can't stop it," he said.

Barbara agreed.

"I can still hear the noise," she said. "I can see everything."

The husband and wife held hands tightly and looked at two Cheat Mountain Salamander tickets, sitting on their kitchen table. Then, they continued to describe their horrific experience.

"I asked loudly if everyone was still breathing and they said 'yes,' so I ran to the second car and asked the same thing," Barringer said.

Amid utter chaos and fear, something unique unfolded.

Selfless unity invaded the tragic atmosphere.

One-by-one, unharmed passengers, like Barringer, began to help the injured out of the two train cars. Together, they helped rescue 17 people.

Six were too badly hurt to move. The local man recalled

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Complete chaos - The Cheat Mountain Salamander Train lay in shambles after a logging truck crashed into it Friday Oct. 11. Onboard were 67 people. Courtesy Photo one such person.

"There was an elderly lady on the floor, and we were not able to move her, because she had nasty cuts on her lower legs, and her cousin had put his belt around her right leg to slow the bleeding," he remembered. "I got down on my knees and let her lean up against me...I asked her if she knew the Lord and I began to pray with her."

Minutes later, members of EMS crews, fire departments and police from across the region rushed to the scene. A school bus transported Barringer, his wife, friends and 39 other passengers to Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins. Ambulances transported the rest.

Lawrence Messina, spokesperson for the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety commended the railroad company and the crew onboard for pulling together and reacting quickly.

“I’ve been told that the engineer of the train saw the truck

approaching and tried to speed up to clear the intersection and then, after the collision, the conductor of the train ran a third of a mile to the nearby station to call for help,” he said.

"Because of the call, emergency responders from Randolph County and Pocahontas County were on scene within 15 minutes of the crash."

John Smith, Durbin and Greenbrier Valley president agreed.

“The response to this accident was overwhelming - it truly shows how we work together as a region-wide community to ensure the safety and well-being of our fellow citizens,” he said. “We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the victims of last Friday's accident, especially to the family of the truck driver who lost his life."

The Barringers count it a miracle that they are still alive.

"I always believed God intervenes in our lives, but this makes it real," he said.

"I feel greatly blessed that

God's grace and mercy was with us, and that we were put into that car and not another car," she said. "It's a miracle that we were where we were."

The two looked toward a picture of their grandchildren and smiled.

"Barb and I have been through a lot of life-changing events, from a family member being murdered to a family member dying from Aids, but we've always known God has been with us, and when you see a miracle like this, it makes your faith that much stronger," he said.

The Cheat Mountain Salamander had 63 passengers and four crew members onboard during the collision Friday Oct. 11.

All survived.

Durbin & Greenbrier Valley has cancelled all reservations for Cheat Mountain Salamander for the remainder of the 2013 season. Reservations for the remaining excursion trains are unaffected.

Students named to Trevecca Nazarene University Dean's List NASHVILLE, TN - The following local students were named to the Trevecca Nazarene University Spring 2013 Dean's List: Daniel Hare, a Sophomore Physical Education major, from Scott Depot, WV Joseph Hare, a Sophomore Biology major, from Scott Depot, WV Kayann Hare, a Sophomore Biology major, from Scott Depot, WV Persons on this list achieved a minimum 3.5 grade point av-

erage for the semester, and it recognizes the hard work and dedication of those students.

Founded in 1901, Trevecca Nazarene University is a Christian liberal arts university located near the heart of Nashville, Tenn., Music City, USA. For 112 years, Trevecca has been committed to educating "leaders and servants," and it continues that commitment through expanded course offerings and new delivery systems.

Trevecca offers

baccalaureate degrees in 86 academic areas, two associate degrees, 22 master's degrees, and two doctorates (education and counseling psychology).

Trevecca students expand their learning through engagement with the Nashville communitythrough service activities, internships, and participation with local groups, agencies, causes, and community events.

Learn more about Trevecca at www.trevecca.edu.

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Clay Center offers October Events In the Art Gallery Art exhibits are included in Museum gallery admission, which is free for members or just $7.50 for adults and $6 for children.

Positions of Power, Land View - A solo exhibition by Boston area artist Ethan Murrow - Examine land, places and people from an aerial perspective in this exhibit featuring wall drawings, graphite drawings, an installation, video and other unique pieces.

Wavelengths: The Art & Science of Color & Light - Explore the wonders of color and light with this hands-on exhibit created by the Clay Center! Make our art collection your own as you change a work of art just by adjusting light, spin tops to mix colors, cast a rainbow shadow and much more.

In the ElectricSky™ Theater visit theclaycenter.org or call 304561-3570 for ticket prices and information Giant Screen Films: Whales: An Unforgettable Journey - Dive into the underwater domain of some of Earth’s largest and most fascinating animals. Follow the gentle, yet powerful Humpback, Right, Blue and Orca whales in their natural habitats, and swim along with countless other wondrous creatures that share their undersea world.

Shows Wednesday – Saturday, noon, 1 and 4 pm; Sunday, 1 and 4 pm Hurricane on the Bayou - Experience the magical beauty of Louisiana’s bayous before and after one of the worst natural disasters in American history. Shows Wednesday – Sunday, 3 pm Planetarium Show: Harvest Skies - Learn the history and stories of constellations in the fall skies that date back to Celtic tradition and mythology. Shows Wednesday – Saturday at 11 am & 2 pm; Sundays at noon and 2 pm Programs & Events After School Explorers Club -

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Thursday, October 31: Sorcerer’s Lab Reading Art Book Club - Do you love books and art? Join our book club that focuses on the exciting world of art.

The Botticelli Secret - by Marina Fiorato - Thursday, October 24, 1:30 - 3 pm. $12 for members, $15 for non-members. Luciana Vetra, a part-time model, is thrilled to be the central figure in Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera painting. When the artist refuses to pay her she steals an unfinished version of the painting in revenge and puts her life in danger.

Fun Lab - Join us in the classrooms on the second Saturday of each month from 12 – 4 pm for a series of fun-filled, hands-on art and science experiences. Fun lab is included in Museum gallery admission, which is free for members or just $7.50 for adults and $6 for children.

Family Fun Day – Spooktacular - Saturday, October 26 - noon – 4 pm Come in costume and join our annual Halloween bash! Decorate a pumpkin, trick-or-treat on our spooky trail and so much more.

Milton's Marvels of Science Experience extraordinary LIVE science shows with Milton's Marvels of Science! These demos cover a variety of topics ranging from physics and chemistry to earth science and biology. All activities are included in gallery admission, which is FREE for Museum members or just $7.50 for adults and $6 for children.

Shows Wednesday – Sunday at 1, 2 & 3 pm Cavern of Curiosities – Enter if you dare! Step right up and feast your eyes on our kooky, chemistry creations.

Wee Wednesdays - Join us for Wee Wednesdays, a day when your preschooler can enjoy story time and art activities designed with their interests and abilities in mind. Wee Wednesdays are every Wednesday at 11 am and 1 pm and are included in Museum gallery admission, which is free for members or just $7.50 for adults and $6 for children.

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So, why are these fats so important? Well, first of all fat helps to slow down food digestion. Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose when digested and when released into the bloodstream and travels to the muscle tissues with the help of insulin. If there is too much glucose, then more insulin is released and because of this fatty acids cannot be released, slowing down the digestion. It is important to have a steady stream of glucose going to the muscles and it’s important to slow down the digestion of carbohydrates so the fat burning potential can be increased.

Consumption of vitamins can also help with digestion and transporting fat throughout the body, including vitamins A, D, E and K. These vitamins help with many important body functions including blood clotting, healthy skin, and vision. These vitamins are known as fat soluble and they work together with other nutrients and vitamins to help keep the nervous system healthy and functioning which also helps with fat loss. So, remember that sometimes fat is a good thing and in the long run can help with your overall health.

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Lakeside Students go back in Time Principal Lisa Lewis oversees 267 students, and she was happy to offer them a memorable experience Thursday.

"They get to see it first-hand and they can ask questions about it and see authentic pieces," she said.

One such exhibit engaged fifth graders. Questions, answers and interest came alive inside the school room.

"This is good because the kids get a better idea of their heritage and they get see how people before them survived," said teacher Brianne Grimmett.

Her grandfather Jerry Lindsey showed children old newspaper clippings, pictures of coal miners and pieces of coal.

"My dad worked in a coal

mine and we didn't see him much," Lindsey told students.

"These coal mining communities were independent - we had money called scrip and you were limited how you could spend it and what you could buy."

The day-long event ended successfully, Lewis said. The principal hopes to keep this an annual event.

"To learn about your Appalachian heritage and to have the knowledge of how it was then and how it is now and to see the changes, it helps us to be thankful for what we have," she said. "I thank all the parents, teachers and volunteers that helped us make this day successful."

Re-enactor Steve Harman demonstrates how a cannon was used in the 1800s.

Fourth-grade student Jayden Stanley poses for a picture with the "Tree of Life" custom quilt. Lakeside teachers and staff members brought in various quilts passed down from generations.

By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com

Cannon fire pierces the quiet atmosphere along U.S. 60.

The smell of apple cider and apple butter fills the air. Men and women wearing bonnets, soldier uniforms and old-time clothing walk through the halls of an elementary school.

Lakeside Elementary students took a step back in time during the school's Heritage Day. Nine exhibits, including apple butter tasting, a coal mining exhibit, a quilt display and a Revolutionary War museum grabbed children's attention while they took part in one-of-akind learning adventures.

Revolutionary War Housewife Re-enactor Jaynetta Helmick-Walden answers questions for children in Karen Thomas and Maria Pearson's Pre-K classes and Sarah High's Special Education class.

Photos by Justin Waybright

Maria Pearson explains to students Grace Skeens, Molly Kenworthy and Anna Kynard how a fire fan works.

Kindergartners learn an appreciation for how their ancestors lived long ago.

Here, a group of 17 students learn how their families used to wash and dry clothes before electric.

Second-grader Katelyn Jordan enjoys an old-fashioned apple butter biscuit.

She is joined by fellow students from Linda Delong and Jane Sentelle's class.

Re-enactor Thaddeous McClung shows Kristy Ord's Kindergarten class how to operate an apple cider press.

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Jensen lends talents to Poca football

By Destiny Echols Poca High School

Air assault - Chris Brown makes a solid block, opening up a window for Austin Hensley to make another pass. The Redskins capitalized on strong defense to open up their passing game. The Redskins extinguished the fire from the Red Dragons Friday night with a 69 to 16 win. Photo by Jack Rose, Jr. of One-Eyed Jack's Photography

The running machine - Zach Pate runs past St. Albans defenders. The running back racked up major yardage from an 85-yard kick off return and an 87-yard touchdown reception. Pate scored three touchdowns before halftime.

Photo by Jack Rose of One-Eyed Jack's Photography

Area Soccer Teams Ready for Region IV Sectionals From staff reports Post Season High School soccer is underway.

It all started with the boys Oct. 21 when Nitro hosted Point Pleasant. Winfield was set to meet the winner of that game at 6 p.m.

Wednesday Oct. 23.

At 5 p.m., Tuesday Oct. 22, the girls game between St. Albans and Point Pleasant was held at the Red Dragons' field. Winfield girls will host the winner of that game at 7 p.m. Thursday Oct. 24.

St. Albans boys will host Hurricane at 5 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 23.

The Lady Redskins will host Nitro at 6 p.m. Thursday Oct. 24.

On Saturday Oct. 26, the winners for the girls' and boys' teams will duke it out on the field of the highest seed. At noon, the girls will play and at 3 p.m. the boys will play.

The Hurricane girls cross country team are the 2013 MSAC Champions. The Lady Redskins won the meet Wednesday, placing three runners in the top 10 and with a solid score low score of 34-points. Hurricane boys placed second. The Redskins will now gear up for Regionals Thursday Oct. 24 at Cabell Midland. If they run well here, they will advance to the state meet Saturday Nov. 2. Courtesy Photo

Poca High School has an unfamiliar face walking its halls.

Nickolj Jensen, an exchange student from Denmark began his 2013-2014 school year far away from home.

“Poca is a good school,” he said. “I’m glad I didn’t come to anything bigger.”

Jensen comes from a school of 140 kids with elementary middle and high school combined.

“I’m not comfortable having this many people around,” he said.

He said he feels very comfortable around his host family and describes his host family as “really nice” and “tolerant.”

“I’m really happy that they accept my different culture,” he said.

Jensen was extremely nervous to come to America.

“I heard rumors about Americans being really religious and mean,” he said. “But it’s not like that at all.”

Jensen said he only talks to his family on the weekends. It’s a six-hour time difference so they Skype when they are both awake.

“I miss my family a lot,” he said.

He also has two older sisters that he talks with over Facebook.

The Poca High School football team has welcomed Jensen with open arms as a kicker.

Jensen played in his first game Sept. 20th against The Chapmanville Tigers. He was perfect on every extra point he

Nickolj Jensen, an exchange student from Denmark, is Poca High School’s football team kicker. Photo

by Eddie Ferrari of The Picture Guy Photography attempted.

“We love having him on the team,” said senior football player Austin Bird. “He has made a lot of progress and has a lot of dedication. He is part of our family.”

While here Jensen hopes to feel like a true American.

“I want to feel the true American spirit and learn to speak better English,” he said.

The football team plays its last home game on Friday against Wayne. The final two games of the season are at Sissonville on Nov. 1 and Tolsia on Nov. 8.

PRIZE FROM PAGE 1 off from that," said Winfield senior goalkeeper Braiden Maddox.

The prize is a repeat state high school soccer championship.

It's one the girls are pressing toward. From rain to shine, the Lady Generals practice drills and workouts to get there.

It's relentless.

But it's that kind of hard work that Marshal Hoff believes will drive his team to another state title.

"To succeed at anything, you have to give everything," the state championship coach said. "They work their tails off, day in and day out, because we know it's going to take everything we got to make this journey."

Now, that regular season play is finished, the team has shifted its focus to sectionals. It's here where the girls will be put to the test.

"I think we're doing well, but

we're going to have to play really tough if we're going to make it through sectionals and regionals," said junior forward Jayne Lawman.

The girls believe they have two assets that will help them through: teamwork and hard work.

"It's our hard work - we always give it our all," said sophomore Kalyn McCray.

Freshman forward Mary Lawman agreed.

"We all get along and work together as a team," she added.

Winfield’s path to a championship begins at 7 p.m. Oct. 24 with a home match against the winner of the St. Albans and Point Pleasant sectional game.

Hoff looks toward the upcoming days with an undeniable determination.

"It's going to take 80 minutes of everything we got, but we house

that will to win and we will never allow a second of a match to go," he said.

The close-knit Hurricane Lady Redskins also have made a statement this season, proving how far teamwork can go on the soccer field.

More than just scoring soccer goals, senior center back Kayli Blackburn is ready to score the ultimate goal: bringing home a state title to Hurricane.

"I wouldn't want to be here with any other group of girls," she said. "We're going to go our hardest."

McWatters agreed.

"We're going to play and give it our all," she said.

During every practice, throughout every game the Lady Redskins stick together. From countless assists to active communication and solid defense, the girls put individual talent last and team suc-

cess first, said coach Shelly Young.

"They have a very good team concept and this is one of the most positive groups I've ever coached," Young said. "They're never satisfied with where they are - they're always looking to improve."

Now, that regular season play has ended, the girls have their eyes glued to the state championship victory. Junior defender Lauren London is confident it belongs to Hurricane.

"This year we have a better idea of what we need to do," she said.

"It's going to take hard work and dedication," goalkeeper Hannah Thompson added.

Junior defender Allison Clay agreed.

"We just need to capitalize on it," she said.

Hurricane's road to a state high school soccer championship begins with its match against Nitro

Oct. 24. The Lady Redskins won 4 to 0 in their regular season match against the Lady Wildcats.

The girls in red and white hope to make the postseason game a repeat performance.

The coach believes her team will.

"We've got to play smart and if the girls are willing to leave everything on the field, we'll make it," Young said. "We've played some really good teams, and we're finding our weaknesses and mistakes, figuring out what we can do to fix them, so we can get to the next level."

What is the next level?

Answer: the 2013 WV State High School Soccer Championship.

The postseason soccer action begins at 6 p.m. Thursday Oct. 24 in a match against the Nitro Lady Wildcats at Hurricane's home field.

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By Velma Kitchens Unsolved Mysteries Unsolved mysteries have always intrigued many people and one of them is CNN’s Nancy Grace. I started watching Nancy Grace several years ago and have found she is out for justice for the victims of crime.

Sometimes I take a break from Nancy Grace as some of the stories go on and on and we just lose interest.

Last year Nancy Grace had a week devoted to cases from long ago and some not so long ago regarding missing people. I am amazed at how many people are missing, especially children. There has to be someone who knows something about these people and they need to come forth and speak out. Mysteries are just that, mysteries.

I think back to the Jon Benet Ramsey case and how the little sixyear-old was killed. How terrible that her killer has never been found.

Someone knows exactly what happened and we may never know, but the one who committed that crime has to live with that every day.

Some things are so mysterious that it would take a lot of people to solve the case.

Casey Anthony was found not guilty, but that to me is a mystery.

She knows exactly what happened to her little girl but will not say a thing. I guess she can live with it. The list could go on and on regarding mysteries. One of the most recent mysteries is a young girl from Huntington whose life was taken and the killer still has not come to justice. I don't know about many folks out there but I still think of that young girl and how her family is still mourning the loss. What is even sadder is that no one has been brought to justice for her murder. I still think of Leah Hickman.

Missing Youth When I awoke this morning my youth was gone, where I do not know.

I could not find it there within my room, though I searched high and low.

A strange old man in the mirror said, “Time has stolen it away.”

He has replaced that youthful lad with a man wrinkled and gray.

I gazed with dismay at this wretched old man; surely time doth jest.

I’ll never accept this cloak of antiquity, fraught with frailties I detest.

I will banish the image in the mirror; I will make no compromise with time.

I will beat back the advancing years; reclaim the youth that once was mine.

“Time will never return your missing youth,” said the old man in the glass.

“Youth is a servant only to the young; your time of being young is past.

Time has imprisoned your missing youth, in prison it will forever remain.

Only the foolish assault the prison of time; a foolhardy quest of the vain.

You must find your peace in each new sunrise. God has granted you another day.

Youth served you well for many years. Time had the right to take it away.

Time replaced your youth with wisdom. For missing youth you must not sorrow.

Wisdom will help you sow the seeds today that determine your harvest tomorrow.”

When the sun again shines through my window, I’ll be walking out the door.

I’ll sip some wine, smell the roses, and long for missing youth no more.

Submitted by J.P. Boardman

Sheriff’s Department launches 11th National Family Violence Apprehension Detail The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department worked with agencies throughout West Virginia – as well as agencies across the country – to arrest persons with outstanding family-violence warrants. Nine attempts for warrants were made with overall results of two arrests.

This massive enforcement effort resulted in the arrest of a man and a woman in Putnam County with existing family violence related arrest warrants.

Each of those individuals were arrested and posted bond in Putnam County Magistrate Court.

The 11th Annual Family Violence Apprehension Detail includes approximately 200 county sheriff’s offices, police departments, probation departments, and community agencies from 20 states. All agencies will serve outstanding arrest warrants – with charges ranging from harassment to murder.

For the past several years, this event has been instrumental in apprehending family-violence offenders. Last year, there were over 200 law-enforcement agen-

Putnam County Sheriff Steve Deweese cies participating nationwide – resulting in over 750 arrests and over 3,500 warrant attempts.

(Many of the attempted warrant services ended up in an arrest, as offenders turned themselves in shortly after the detail).

This collaborative effort, commonly known as the SWEEP, helps raise awareness of the problem of family and domestic violence in our communities. It also demonstrates to offenders that they will be held accountable for their violence.

According to the Bureau of Justice statistics, on average more than three women a day are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends in the US. In 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published data collected in 2005 that finds that women experience two million injuries from intimate partner violence each year. Also, nearly 1 in 4 women in the US reports experiencing violence by a current or former spouse or boyfriend at some point in her life. A 2007 study states that 15.5 million children the US live in families in which partner violence occurred at least once in the past year, and seven million children live in families in which severe partner violence occurred. Children who witness domestic violence are more likely to attempt suicide, abuse drugs and alcohol, run away from home, and engage in teenage prostitution.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and agencies across the US recognize the urgency of this social problem.

Application process under way for graduate tuition waivers at Marshall HUNTINGTON, WV – Applications are now being accepted for the Graduate Scholarship Tuition Waiver program for the spring 2014 semester, according to Dr. David J. Pittenger, interim dean of the Graduate College. The program provides tuition assistance for a limited number of graduate students and Marshall University full-time faculty and staff employees.

Applicants must be currently admitted and enrolled in a graduate degree-granting or certificate program at Marshall. Up to three hours of waiver for graduate coursework will be awarded to qualified applicants. The waiver does not cover online courses.

The awarding of waivers is competitive and is made on the basis

of academic achievement and promise, Pittenger said. Students are eligible for one award in three consecutive semesters (i.e., a student who received an award in fall 2013 is not eligible for another award until fall 2014; a student who receives an award in spring 2014 is not eligible for another award until Spring 2015; a student who receives an award in summer 2014 is not eligible for another award until summer 2015). In addition, beginning with the fall 2013 scholarship waiver period, students are limited to a maximum of four awards. Past awards do not apply.

Deadline for the applications is Friday, Nov. 8. Applicants who are awarded waivers will be notified by e-mail. Waivers are posted to

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Applicants must be registered for graduate courses for spring 2014 by Friday, Nov. 22, in order to receive a waiver. Pittenger said applicants are encouraged to register for classes at the same time they submit a waiver application.

Waivers for students who are not registered by Nov. 22 will be assigned to other qualified applicants.

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Tuesday,October 22,2013 – Page 11

Winfield Scotts 4-H Club Stays Busy in the Community and the State

By Brooke Welch Busy, busy, busy that is what a 4-H’er is these days and especially if they are a member of the Winfield Scotts 4-H Club; last year was no different. We had club meetings every month for 10 months which included many activities and community service projects. But club meetings are only a small part of a 4H’ers world. In the last year Winfield Scotts members attended the livestock retreat and dance weekend both at Jackson’s Mill. Some members (along with members from other clubs) were on the County Judging Teams and competed at contests at the Ohio Beef Expo in Columbus, Ohio and the West Virginia Beef Expo at Jackson’s Mill (one member was 3rd overall, Junior), Wayne County 4-H Hippology Clinic, and the State Horse Judging Contest at Potomac State (Junior Team was 3rd in the State) and Envirothon.

The annual WVU day at the legislature gave us the opportunity to meet our local state representatives.

Out of the events offered in spring, members gave speeches

and demonstrations qualified for the state competition at WVU and won gold (top honor).

Members won 4-H college scholarships and WV Department of Environmental Protection conservation poster awards. Our club cloverbuds (children less than 9 years old) won state and county recycling awards.

During the summer, members showed goats, lambs, pigs, horses, and dogs at the Putnam County Fair in July for which project and record guides were completed and animals were raised and shown. Winfield Scotts Members completed many other projects a few of which included cooking, photography, wood working, rocketry, self-determined, electricity, and super school cabbages (donated by Bonnie Plants). Our projects that received the best in class award went onto the WV State Fair in August, where many blue ribbons were won. Also, at the WV State Fair members showed goats (winning weight class, and group Herdsman) and horses (Reserve Grand Champion).

Pictured is Brooke with her American Quarter Horse, Sami. This year Brooke showed Sami locally and at the state level.

Camps were also a big part the summer! Winfield Scotts mem-

bers went to Southern District Horse Camp, Alpha I and Alpha

II Leadership Camps, and of course Putnam County 4-H Camp. Our members are distributed into all 4 tribes (Seneca, Cherokee, Mingo and Delaware). We had members who were chiefs in the Seneca and Cherokee tribes this year competing for the coveted camp spirit stick, with Cherokee’s coming out the winner in this friendly competition.

Several members were also part of the 4-H Teen Leaders group and 2 members were inducted into the prestigious State 4-H All Star group for their service activities. We completed several community service projects including, awareness of shaken baby, Toys for Tots, grocery bagging, recycling awareness, fairgrounds cleanup, and working in the 4-H food booth.

Our 4-H club is currently participating in WV 150 reads.

County Clubs are now registering for the new 4-H year, so come join the fun and join 4-H. If you want to be in 4-H just call the WVU Extension Service Office for Putnam County at (304) 586-0217, it is free to join! HowHow to 4-H in Putnam County!!

DEP approves 26 applicants for CED grants Twenty-six applicants have been approved for grant amounts totaling $154,030 in the Department of Environmental Protection’s Covered Electronic Devices (CED) Recycling Grant Program, DEP Cabinet Secretary Randy Huffman an-

nounced.

Established in 2008 under the DEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP), the CED Program requires manufacturers to register their brands with the state. The fees collected from this program allow coun-

ties and municipalities to apply for CED grants to conduct electronic collection events and support ongoing collection programs.

The goals of the program are to establish a registration process for manufacturers of

covered electronic devices, to determine if manufacturers have adopted or implemented a free take-back/recycling program for their products; and to award recycling grants to counties and municipalities for recycling or other programs that

divert covered electronic devices from the waste stream.

Grants will be awarded to: Putnam County Solid Waste Authority - $5,000 - To fund contracted electronic recycling services and advertising for a CED collection event.

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The Putnam Standard SHARI LEE GUINSLER FLEMING WILFORD LEE "SLIM" FLETCHER JENNETTE E. BUCKLEW GIBSON BETTY LEE DUNLAP HARLESS DAVID GERALD "JERRY" HARTLEY JOHN GABRIEL MORGAN MARGARET ANN PERKINS DENISE LYNN (CASTO) WELCH BRENDA KAY SCOTT WOODYARD

SHARI LEE GUINSLER FLEMING Shari Lee Guinsler Fleming, 57, of Winfield, W.Va., passed away October 12, 2013, at her home.

Shari was born June 30, 1956, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Vincent and Fern Hoops Guinsler.

Shari was retired from Chase Bank, where she worked as a teller and was a member of the Catholic Church of the Ascension, Hurricane.

Shari is survived by her husband, Mark Fleming; her son, Anthony Fleming and his fiancĂŠ, Meriah, and his children, Kaden and Kolsen Dover; and their mother, Lacie Fleming; her daughter, 1 Lt. Andrea Fleming Mayfield and her husband, Jason and their children Ashlee, Briana, and Elijah Mayfield; sister, Sally George of Thornville, Ohio; and brothers, Ray Guinsler of Hebron, Ohio, and Ron Guinsler of Newark, Ohio.

Funeral mass was held October 16, at the Catholic Church of the Ascension, Hurricane, with Rev. Father Harry Cramer officiating.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.co m.

The family suggests donations be made in memory of Shari to Little Victories Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 247, Barboursville, WV 25504.

Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield was honored to assist the Fleming family.

WILFORD LEE "SLIM" FLETCHER Wilford Lee "Slim" Fletcher, 85, of Hurricane, passed away October 14, 2013, at Teays Center in Hurricane.

He was retired from Union Carbide Corporation.

Wilford was born August 28, 1928, a son of the late Yancie W. and Nellie E Fletcher. He was also preceded in death by his siblings; and son, Michael Lee Fletcher.

Wilford is survived by his wife of 65 years, Alma Jean Fletcher.

Funeral services were held October 16, at Bartlett Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans with Pastor Harold Richards officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

You may share condolences with the family at www.chapman-

funeralhomes.com.

JENNETTE E. BUCKLEW GIBSON Jennette E. Bucklew Gibson, 76, of Red House, formerly of Teays Valley and Nitro, passed away October 11, 2013, at CAMC-Teays Valley, following a long illness.

Born May 6, 1937, in South Charleston, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Goldie Laverna McNeal. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael Clayton Bucklew; and her son, James O. Buckalew, Jr. She was retired from the medical field and was a member of the congregation of the Nitro Church of Christ.

Surviving are her husband, Wayne Gibson of St. Albans; her daughter, Tami Hall (Earl) of Milton; her sons, Rick Buckalew (Faye) of Red House, Tim Buckalew (Sue Boso) of Red House; her brothers, Jerry McNeal (Jo) of Culloden, Michael McNeal (Connie) of Hurricane; her sister-in-law, Dorris Buckalew of Elkview; grandchildren, Stacey, T.W., Albert, Cassie, Tabitha, Sabrina and Steven; great-grandchildren, Reagan, Wyatt, Akeilah and Jacob.

Funeral services were held October 14, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Minister Craig Culbertson officiating. Entombment was in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies and condolences with the family.

BETTY LEE DUNLAP HARLESS Betty Lee Dunlap Harless, 83, passed away October 11, 2013, in Hurricane.

She was born in McConnell, W.Va., on August 2, 1930, a daughter of the late French H. and Nellie E. Mullins Dunlap.

A longtime resident of Madison and a 1949 graduate of Scott High School, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hudie Harless; a sister, Loretta Harper; and a brother, Ralph Dunlap.

She is survived by a sister, Bonnie Brannum of Huntsville, Ala.; a brother, Richard Dunlap of Scott Depot; and several nieces and nephews.

At her request, there was no service. Interment was in Boone Memorial Park, Madison. Donations may be made to the Kanawha/Charleston Humane Association, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311.

You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories and sympathies with the family. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane was in charge of arrangements.

DAVID GERALD "JERRY" HARTLEY David Gerald "Jerry" Hartley, 70, of Red House, passed away October 9, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical

Center, following a long illness. He was a graduate of Poca High School and served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for many years at Shippers Carline in Eleanor before retiring with ACF Industries in Milton, Pa. He was a member of the Route 34 Fire Department, Putnam County Coon Hunters Club and coached girls softball for several years in Red House.

Born October 16, 1942, he was the son of the late Wilbert "GrandDad" Hartley and Hada "MomMom" Cottrill Hartley.

Survivors include his loving wife, Carol Anne Hawkins Hartley; daughters, Tammy (Bruce) Young and Chastity (Jeremy) Lloyd; stepdaughters, Lori (Jeff) Dixon and Jennifer (Jim) Qualls; stepson, Daniel (Jo Annia) Pritt; and sisters, Carol (Dale) Harrison and Loretta "Auntie" Painter, all of Red House.

Jerry is also survived by his grandchildren, Brandon and Matthew Young and Ellie Lloyd; step-grandchildren, Hope and Willie Wilson, Roy Harrison, Logan and Garrett Qualls, Peyton Sovine, Gatlin Pritt; and one step-great-grandson, Levi Wilson.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the St. Mary's Medical Center, Dr. Ralph Stevens, Dr. Michael Collins, Dr. Antony Thacker and his nurse, Beverly, for the excellent care they provided during his illness.

Funeral services were held October 11, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastors Rick Legg and Scott Casto officiating. Burial was at Wade Chapel Cemetery, Red House.

Online condolences may be sent to the Hartley family, and the online guestbook signed, by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com.

JOHN GABRIEL MORGAN John Gabriel Morgan, 94, died October 11, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, W.Va. He was born in Putnam County on the family farm on July 28, 1919, to Dr. Rembrandt Morgan Sr. and Anna Evaline Smith Morgan.

He was their firstborn. He plowed fields with horses with his father, and with his mother made many trips across the river in a johnboat to trade eggs and butter for flour and sugar at Poca.

He graduated from Winfield High School and went on to graduate from Morris Harvey College.

He was in the Coast Guard during WWII, sailing to Guam to bring back the wounded, but believed that he was undeserving of any praise since many others gave all.

Morgan covered the Statehouse for more than 30 years, recording partisan battles and corruption scandals. He also did extensive historical research, producing a Gazette book on West Virginia governors that still is a staple in schools and libraries - and producing a history of Charleston. He joined the Gazette staff in 1947. In the 1950s, he was awarded a Reid Fellowship for 18 months of study

Tuesday,October 22,2013 – Page 13 in India and Pakistan. He loved India, Pakistan, and their people.

Upon his return, he married Rita Avanelle Cox of Nicholas County. She greeted him as he got off the boat in San Francisco, and they said their vows on July 19, 1955. They spent their honeymoon returning to W.Va., by train, taking the southern route into Fla. Surviving are two daughters, Sarah Morgan (Charles E. Douglas) of St. Albans and Laura (Rick) Ewalt of Nashville, Tenn.; and grandsons, Travis Moles, Jason (Marina Enikeeva) Rhizor, and Alexander (Alexandra) Rhizor; and many loving nieces, nephews, and in-laws and other extended family members.

Funeral services were held October 15, in the Chapel of Christ Church United Methodist, Charleston, with Rev. Dr. Randy Flanagan officiating. Burial was in the ancestral, Morgan Family Cemetery, Winfield.

You may express sympathies to the family by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield was in charge of arrangements.

Please send donations in any amount to Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV 25301 or to the St. Albans Historical Society (WV), 404 Fourth Avenue, St. Albans, WV 25177 towards preservation of Morgan's Kitchen, a relic of the family farm.

MARGARET ANN PERKINS Margaret Ann Perkins, 71, of Scott Depot, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House.

She was a Baptist and very often spoke of Jesus Christ her Savior. Margaret had a few hobbies and loved to work in her flower gardens and to be outdoors in the summertime. She was a 1959 graduate of Duval High School.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Nina Nunn Turley, and brother, Danny Turley.

She leaves behind her husband, Edgel "Dean," to whom she was married for 50 years; her only son, Alan D., and daughter-inlaw, Lisa Perkins, residing in Scott Depot; grandchildren, Allison and A.J. Perkins and Autumn and R.C. Cole; brother, David J. Turley of Colorado; and nephew, Richard Turley.

Funeral services were held Oc-

tober 18, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Entombment was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.curryfuneralhome.org.

DENISE LYNN (CASTO) WELCH Denise Lynn (Casto) Welch, 58, of Winfield, W.Va., passed away October 10, 2013, after an eight year battle with RA. She is survived by her parents, Mary Magdalene Casto and Estel Glendean Casto of Eleanor; her sister, Joy Gail (Casto) Jones and husband, Douglas Allen of Eleanor; her husband, Gregory Lynn Welch of Winfield; her son, Wade Garrett Welch; and daughter-in-law, Rachel Louise Matthews Welch of Scott Depot.

A tribute to the life of Denise was held October 14 at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca assisted the Welch and Casto families.

BRENDA KAY SCOTT WOODYARD Brenda Kay Scott Woodyard, 72, of Poca, W.Va., passed away after a long illness on October 9, 2013.

Brenda was born on July 14, 1941, in Charleston, W.Va., and was a 1959 graduate of Nitro High School. Brenda was a retiree from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, where she worked for 15 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hersel Nathan Scott and Mable Ulala Shaffer Scott; and sister, Carla Jean Scott Priddy.

Survivors include her husband, Edward of 43 years; sons, Joshua (DeAnna) and Zachary (Amerine); and her four grandchildren.

She is also survived by four sisters, Andra Neary of Palmyra, Pa., Helena Bird of Hurricane, Gloria Miller of Winfield, Teresa Adinolfi of Harpers Ferry; and two brothers, Jon Scott of Nitro and Rick Scott of Buffalo.

Online condolences may be sent to www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com.

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2t 10-22, 10-29 ps ___________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by deed of trust dated the 12th day of May, 2006, signed by Turley Ray Kinder, II to Metz Law Offices, Trustee, which said deed of trust is of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 788, at page 597, and Golden & Amos, PLLC, Trustee having been requested so to do by the Secured Creditor/Servicer, and default having been made under the terms

and conditions of said deed of trust, and the provisions in said deed of trust concerning acceleration having been complied with by the Secured Creditor/Servicer and present holder of the note, said Trustee will sell at public auction at 11:15 o'clock, a.m. on the 29th day of October, 2013 at the front doors of the Courthouse in Putnam County in Winfield, West Virginia the following described real estate: All those certain lots, tracts, or parcels of land, together with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Union District, Putnam County, West Virginia, and being Lots Nos. Eight (8), Nine (9) and Ten (10), Block Six (6) of North Nitro, West Virginia, as laid out in lots, streets and alleys upon a map thereof, made by Clark & Krebs, Civil Engineers and duly of record in the office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, to which reference is here made.

tention of this notice to sell the secured property by proper description as was intended to be transferred and conveyed in the aforesaid deed of trust.

The above described real estate is reported to have a mailing address of: 206 2nd Avenue South Hometown, WV 25109 TERMS OF SALE: Cash in hand on day of sale or within 30 days of date of sale upon terms to be agreed upon between Trustee and successful bidder, time being of the essence; payment for unpaid real estate taxes to be assumed by the purchaser. The Trustee does not warrant title or fitness to this property; it is being purchased as is; this is a buyer beware sale and any buyer is advised to retain counsel before the sale. If there is any part of the process of sale which is found to be objectionable, the Trustee reserves the right to cancel the sale. No purchaser should take possession or make improvements in the premises until the Trustee deed is delivered or recorded. A third party purchaser

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at sale will be required to pay the purchase price plus all recording and transfer fees.

Trustee at sale is under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the subject property to vacate said property.

FEDERAL TAX LIEN: In the event that there are Federal Tax Liens against the property, the United States would have the right to redeem the property within a period of 120 days from the date of such sale or the period allowable for redemption under local law, whichever is longer.

The party(ies) secured by the Deed of Trust reserve the right to purchase the property at such sale. If the purchaser at sale is unable to complete the terms of purchase within 30 days, the Trustee reserves the right to transfer the property to the next highest bidder.

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Deputies investigate a bomb threat at Poca High School

By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com

Putnam County Sheriff’s Department investigated a bomb threat that took place at Poca High School.

At approximately 10:15 a.m.

Thursday county law enforcement officers responded to the high school.

"Someone placed information in a bathroom," Sheriff Steve Deweese said. "A student found it and then reported it to a teacher."

The mirror in the girls’ restroom had a message referencing the threat, police said. A student reported it to faculty members and the school took action.

"We were on a code blue," said Principal Vic Donalson. "We checked for a safe area of school

that we can send all the kids to and we went to the gym."

Kanawha and Putnam county deputies arrived minutes later to find students and faculty already evacuated, Deweese said.

“They took it seriously," he said. "They were already in a safe environment and were waiting on deputies to arrive."

No one was injured, police said.

"During that time the bomb dog checked lockers, classrooms and every nook and cranny of the school," Donalson said.

The principal has overseen the high school for 14 years. The last bomb threat Poca High received occurred more than four years ago, Donalson said.

On Thursday his faculty was prepared.

"God forbid you have a tragedy happen at school - it's

Putnam and Kanawha county deputies responded Thursday to Poca High School after reports of a bomb threat. everybody's worse nightmare, but you have to take each day as it comes," Donalson explained.

"The main thing is when you do have a threat, even a potential threat, you have to take it seriously."

The principal continued,

"Safety is the number one thing we keep in mind."

Authorities used K-9 bomb dogs and cleared the school at 11:40 a.m.

"Luckily nothing was found," Deweese said. "Now, we're investigating to see who is behind

this."

Donalson added, "I hope whoever did this is sweating a little bit because it's a serious matter."

As of press time, the suspect remained unknown. Stay tuned to The Putnam Standard as the investigation continues.

prizes for choosing good foods and getting active for at least 60 minutes every day.

Last year Brittany Good was the advisor for Winfield High School’s program. She helped her class produce a video called “Taking Healthy Back.” The video, along with all the tracking and exercise, helped the school become a “Fuel Up to Play 60” Touchdown School.

Other Putnam County Schools who were recognized as “Fuel Up to Play 60” Touchdown School last year include: Hurricane Town Elementary School, Lakeside Elementary School and Winfield Elementary School.

Winfield High School Principal Bruce McGrew is proud of the school’s overall wellness program.

“We have a lot of kids on the move,” he said. “We have students who do the Insanity and Zumba workout programs daily, lift weights and have taken an interest in tracking their daily nutrition.

I believe we are at the top of the list in terms of the ratio of kids in af-

terschool activities in West Virginia.”

Estel said that the school gets extra “Fuel Up to Play 60” points if more students are involved in activities.

“We want the teachings from the ‘Fuel Up to Play 60’ program to last more than a year,” he said.

“We want it to teach the students life-long good eating habits.”

Harper said the wellness program grants the school receives goes toward nutrition and fitness programs designed by students.

“Our wellness program is completely student driven,” he said.

“Students come up with, and implement the plans.”

Winfield High School students who participate in the Grab-n-Go breakfast program are also treated to a bonus.

“We put prizes in several bags each day which focus on health,” Hancock said. “In class we learn how to eat healthy and Grab-n-Go shows other students what being healthy is about.”

STUDENTS FROM PAGE 1 which has been very successful at the school,” said David Harper, assistant principal. “The additional grant monies will help us expand the program.”

Numerous studies show that eating a nutritious breakfast can help children perform better in school. With the help of Fuel Up Breakfast grants, like this one offered from General Mills Foodservice and the National Dairy Council, the school can provide more students breakfast.

The Grab-n-Go breakfast program currently serves an average of 275 students three days a week.

“Our goal for next year is to offer the program five days a week and get more students involved,” Harper said.

Gene Estel, the Advanced Health instructor at Winfield, works with his class to prepare Grab-n-Go breakfast and track their daily meals and exercise.

“The breakfast bags normally contain a fruit, a grain and a couple of dairy products,” he said.

Three-days-a-week 20 students from Winfield High School’s Advanced Health class pack bags for the Grab-n-Go Breakfast Program. Above, left to right, Cassidy Shell, Annie Houck, John Hathaway, Clayton Lightner, Zach Namey, Jayne Lawman and Josee Erlandson form an assembly line and pack the bags.

“The items in the bag vary from banana bread, mini biscuits and yogurt to string cheese and chocolate or white milk. The students pick up the breakfast between first and second block.”

“Fuel Up to Play 60” is a pro-

gram founded by the National Dairy Council and NFL, in collaboration with USDA. The goal is to empower students to take charge in making small, everyday changes at school. Students and participating schools can win cool

Putnam County School Menu High School Menu Oct. 23 – Nov. 1 Wednesday, Oct. 23: Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Link/Toast LUNCH: CHILI W/CRACKERS OR MINI CORNDOGS, Baked Potato, Broccoli Parmesan, Pineapple Chunks, Cornbread/Milk Thursday, Oct. 24: MVP Breakfast LUNCH: PEPPERONI ROLL, Caesar Salad w/Croutons, Steamed Kale, Mandarin Oranges, Milk Friday, Oct. 25: Pizza Bagel LUNCH: BREADED CHICKEN ON A BUN OR PIZZA, Lettuce/Tomato, Potato Wedges, Fresh Kiwi, Milk

Monday, Oct. 28: Egg & Cheese Burrito LUNCH: FRENCH BREAD PIZZA OR BREADED CHICKEN STRIPS, Steamed Corn, Marinated Black Bean Salad, Strawberries & Bananas, Milk Tuesday, Oct. 29: Breakfast Pizza LUNCH: CHICKEN QUESIDILLA, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Pear Halves, Milk Wednesday, October 30: Breakfast Bites LUNCH: GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP, Carrots & Celery w/Dip, Fresh Apple, Milk Thursday, October 31: Mini Pancakes

LUNCH: SPAGHETTI W/MEATSAUCE OR PIZZA, Caesar Salad w/Croutons, Steamed Zucchini, Fresh Grapes, WW Garlic Toast, Milk Friday, November 1: Ham & Cheese Biscuit LUNCH: HOTDOG W/SAUCE, Cole Slaw, Crinkle Cut Fries, Applesauce, Milk Elementary & Middle School Menu Oct. 23 – Nov. 1 Wednesday, Oct. 23: Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Link/Toast LUNCH: CHILI W/CRACKERS, Baked Potato, Broccoli Parmesan, Pineapple Chunks, Cornbread/Milk Thursday, Oct. 24: MVP Break-

fast LUNCH: PEPPERONI ROLL, Caesar Salad w/Croutons, Steamed Kale, Mandarin Oranges, Milk Friday, Oct. 25: Pizza Bagel LUNCH: BREADED CHICKEN ON A BUN, Lettuce/Tomato, Potato Wedges, Fresh Kiwi, Milk Monday, Oct. 28: Egg & Cheese Burrito LUNCH: FRENCH BREAD PIZZA, Steamed Corn, Marinated Black Bean Salad, Strawberries & Bananas, Milk Tuesday, Oct. 29: Breakfast Pizza LUNCH: CHICKEN QUESIDILLA, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Pear Halves, Milk

Wednesday, October 30: Breakfast Bites LUNCH: GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP, Carrots & Celery w/Dip, Fresh Apple, Milk Thursday, October 31: Mini Pancakes LUNCH: SPAGHETTI W/MEATSAUCE, Caesar Salad w/Croutons, Steamed Zucchini, Fresh Grapes, WW Garlic Toast, Milk Friday, November 1: Ham & Cheese Biscuit LUNCH: HOTDOG W/SAUCE, Cole Slaw, Crinkle Cut Fries, Applesauce, Milk