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Putnam Career and Technical Center Hosts 12th Annual Odyssey Event By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
Lynne Fruth speaks with Jeremy Huff and Merryc Batt about their future goals. WINFIELD – On October 26th, during the Winfield vs. St. Albans game you can help two Winfield students! Two young men at Winfield High School are fighting a courageous battle. Merryc Batt and Jeremy Huff, both Seniors at Winfield High School, have recently been diagnosed with cancer. Fruth Pharmacy is helping to raise scholarship funds for the two young men, so they can pursue their dreams of higher education. In order to help provide for the educational expense, a scholarship fund has been established for both Merryc and Jeremy. Thanks to a generous donation from OhioPyle, Fruth Pharmacy will be contributing 100% of the proceeds from the athletic gear items sold during the October 26th Winfield football game to Merryc and Jeremy’s scholarship funds. SEE NIGHT ON PAGE 9
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ELEANOR – Putnam Career and Technical Center was one of 50 schools across the nation that participated in the 10th National Alternative Fuel Day (Odyssey Event) Tuesday, October 18. Professor Kevin Roberts told his group of students that rising gas prices inspired this event during its initial year, a decade ago. “We are pleased to join Odyssey 2012 as we continue to drive change across America,” Roberts said, according to a press release. “With our event we will share the message of embracing alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles with our stu-
Students learn about hybrid vehicles during the 10th Annual Odyssey Event. School counselor Carol Bauer donated her 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid to the students to study for the day. Photo by Justin Waybright dents and commemorate Odyssey’s Decade of Difference.” This year’s theme for Odyssey
is “Driving change across America.” The purpose behind this theme is to point to better fuel
sources for today’s drivers. SEE EVENT ON PAGE 9
American Red Cross to send Holiday Cards to Troops Overseas By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
The American Red Cross is collecting and distributing holiday cards offering support to those serving overseas in the military. "It just takes a moment to sign a card to share your appreciation for the sacrifices members of the military community make," Marilyn Meade, local emergency services specialist for the Red Cross, said in a release. "You say thanks, we'll do the rest." Cards will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 7, and may be mailed to Holiday Mail for He-
roes, P.O. Box 5456, Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456. Pitney Bowes Inc. receives
cards at the special Holiday Mail post office box, and screens them for hazardous materials. Pitney
Bowes screens, packages and ships the cards at no charge, and contributes thousands of volunteer hours at sites around the country. Red Cross volunteers across the United States and on military installations overseas then sort and deliver the cards throughout the holiday season. The Red Cross and Pitney Bowes have received and distributed more than 4.7 million cards for members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families since the program began in 2006. SEE CARDS ON PAGE 9
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