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Vicki Ballengee with Tyler Mountain / Cross Lanes Community Services. HURRICANE -- Vicki Ballengee had volunteered her time at Tyler Mountain / Cross Lanes Community Services, she told the Putnam Rotary Club at the group's Sept.11 meeting. A few months ago the opportunity came to take on executive leadership of the organization while coordinating the job with personal business duties, she said. She was drawn to the calling by its mission of service to the unemployed and disadvantaged in Putnam County, Cross Lanes SEE CHARITY ON PAGE 4
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Winfield drops close game to Point Pleasant 18-13 By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
WINFIELD – In a showdown of potential Class AAA playoff teams, the Point Pleasant Big Blacks used a fourth quarter rally to defeat the Winfield Generals 18-13 Friday night in Winfield. Point Pleasant entered the game ranked No. 7 in the latest Class AAA football rankings, while Winfield was tied for No. 16. The top 16 teams in each class qualify for post season play. Point Pleasant struck first on the evening when quarterback Aden Yates dove in from two yards out for a touchdown as the first quarter was winding down. Winfield's defense blocked the extra point, making the score 60. The Generals answered with a
The Winfield Generals offense lines up against Point Pleasant Friday night in Winfield. Photo by Jack Bailey
scoring drive of their own as Winfield quarterback Toby Show hit receiver Kris Turner on a 21yard touchdown pass. With the
extra point, Winfield went up 76, and carried that lead into the locker room at halftime. The third quarter saw both
teams dig in on defense, and the score remained 7-6 heading into the fourth quarter. In the final period, the Big Blacks struck first with a 14 yard scoring run. Point Pleasant opted to go for 2 points, but didn't convert, making the score 127. Winfield answered with a scoring drive of its own with Show hitting his receiver on a 6-yard touchdown pass to go up 13-12. Point Pleasant then mounted what proved to be the game winning drive. First, Big Blacks quarterback Yates connected on a long pass play that moved the ball 40 yards down the field. Then Yates kept the ball himself and was able to scamper into the endzone from 28 yards out for the game's final score, 18-13. SEE WINFIELD ON PAGE 22
Debra Howard named county Teacher of the Year SUBMITTED ARTICLE POCA - Debra Howard, a physical education teacher at George Washington Middle School, has been named Putnam County Schools Teacher of the Year for 2012-13. Howard, a graduate of West Virginia University, has been a teacher and coach at George Washington Middle School since 1982. She was been honored for her teaching and leadership a number of times, including having been GW Middle Teacher of the Year in 2005, 2008, and 2012; Putnam County Middle School Teacher of the Year in 2008; and West Virginia Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year in 2001. Additionally, during her time
at GW, Howard was named PEIA Pathways to Wellness Coordinator of the Year in 2005, Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Merit Teacher of the Year in 1990, and West Virginia Schools Athletic Coaches Regional Coach of the Year in 1990. Howard is active in several professional associations, including the American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAPHERD) and the West Virginia Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (WVAHPERD), as well as the Council for Adventure and Outdoor Education. Howard believes her passion for fitness coupled with a love of children has enabled her to be a
Debra Howard successful teacher and role model for students. “I am high energy, intense and enthusiastic,” she says, “and this has enabled me to reach children who
may be negative about physical activity. I have an excellent rapport with my students and they know, from my actions, that I truly care about them.” According to Howard, this motivates students to work hard and do well. Howard is dedicated to fostering appreciation of fitness so students can continue to be physically active throughout their lives. She holds high expectations to encourage students to reach their potential while appreciating their developmental differences and personal goals. “Seeing students blossom from sixth grade to eighth grade and learn to appreciate a physiSEE HOWARD ON PAGE 4
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