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Putnam expands leader program By Amanda Smythers amanda@theputnamstandard.com
Kindegarteners from Lakeside Elementary gather around Batman after learning about the four rules of being a hero.
Batman brings message to kids By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com
Being a hero takes four characteristics, and these ideal traits were shared with the students of Lakeside Elementary by one of their heroes, Batman. “Heroes-4-Higher is different than most costume shows because we don’t just come in and get pictures with the kids in our superhero costumes,” said John Buckland, the program’s creator.
“We want to inspire kids to be all they can be and teach them how to act toward others.” Batman paid the elementary school a visit last week to teach the students the four rules of being a hero: never give up, always do the right things, help other people and never be a bully. He spoke to the kids about having a good heart and learning from mistakes, and taught them that tough times can make them stronger. “This is the best job ever,”
Batman said. “We get to make the kids smile and bring so much happiness. They get so excited when I or Spiderman, Captain America or Batgirl walk in.” Buckland’s idea for Heroes4-Higher came as “I think a message from God,” he said. Buckland was a firefighter and spent time in Iraq as such from 2009-11. When he came home, he and his wife relocated to the Huntington area where she was See Heros, Page 15
Putnam County schools expanded the Leader in Me program to include all of its elementary schools and one middle school. Hurricane Middle School has started the process of implementing the program, taking advantage of newly designed curricula that has only recently been released for public use. “We have their first secondary materials,” said Cindy Daniel, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. “This is based on an elementary model so it takes on a little different look. Hopefully, for the kids from Putnam County, the seven habits are
“We started developing a philosophy that maybe it’s not enough to only develop academically. Maybe we needed to develop life skills for children..”
Chuck Hatfield Superintendent already engrained in them by the time they reach middle school.” Putnam County’s Leader in Me initiative began five years ago after Superintendent Chuck Hatfield said he noticed a sharp decline in success after students left high See Leader, Page 5
St. John builds addition By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com
St. John United Methodist Church in Teays Valley is undergoing a makeover that will add a multi-purpose room and gymnasium, as well as renovate existing space underneath the old building to be used for offices and classrooms. “It started out of a necessity for space,” Pastor Martin Hallett said. “We have children ministries,
Vacation Bible School and other children’s programs that could have used more space.” In January, with plans in hand, the congregation met with several construction companies to see who would win the bid and help grow the church. Pray Construction has undertaken the project and expects the job to be completed by the second week of December, Hallett said. See St. John, Page 12
Family, friends remember Harrison’s acts of kindness By Amanda Smythers amanda@theputnamstandard.com The town of Buffalo suffered a loss last week as Charles “Charlie” Harrison died in a fatal train accident on W.Va. 62. Harrison, 73, was a native of Buffalo and left behind his wife, Edith, two sons, four sisters, a brother, a grandson and several nieces and nephews. He graduated from Buffalo High School in 1959 and worked most of his life at the John Amos Plant. Maxine Cook, Harrison’s oldest sister and resident of Eleanor, said Harrison was a hard worker for all of his life.
“We lived on a farm,” she said. “He was always coming home and helping at the farm. Charlie was good.” Harrison continued helping others throughout his life, Cook said. He would check in on her as often as he could. “Every time he’d go out on the hill to my mom’s he’d come down and see if I needed anything,” she said. “He was always checking on everyone. He was always doing his neighbors that way, too.” Harrison’s influence on others can be seen on the Rayne’s Funeral Home website, where well wishers shared fond memories of their time with Harrison.
“He was always trying to give me something,” said Sabrina Sawyers, Harrison’s Home Health Nurse. “He gave me blackberries he picked from his back yard. He was always so thoughtful and kind. We shared a lot of good stories about his Mom and Dad. He loved his family and friends very much.” She said she loved Harrison and his wife, despite the short time she knew them. “Even though I knew him a short time it felt like a lifetime,” Sawyers said. “Prayers to his family during this tragedy of a great man who will be Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department Captain Bill Martin redirects traffic away from the W.Va. 62 train crossing See Accident, Page 4 where a train claimed the life of Charles Harrison.
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George Washington Elementary receives awards Vision Shared, Inc. President and CEO Cory Dennison hosted the first West Virginia Lemonade Day Awards and Volunteer Recognition event on Aug. 14 at the West Virginia Culture and History Center in Charleston. The evening served as an end to the 2014 activities and recognized individuals that excelled in the program, as well as celebrated the success of the 3,000 participants around West Virginia. George Washington Elementary was awarded West Virginia Lemonade Day Outstanding School. Rebecca Marcantel of George Washington Elementary as presented with the 2014 West Virginia Lemonade Day Outstanding School Leader. “This event was a great opportunity to thank all of our wonderful volunteers that made 2014 a huge success. I was honored to announce all the award winners that truly embody the Lemonade Day spirit and have went above-and-beyond to make Lemonade Day a great experience for all involved,” said West Virginia Lemonade Day Director Matthew Thompson. West Virginia First Lady Joanne Tomblin presented the following awards to participants of West Virginia Lemonade Day: Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Tyrees Smith, Spring Hill Elementary, Huntington; Young Entrepreneur of the Year, 1st Runner-Up, Carlasha Johnson, SCRATCH, Huntington; Young Entrepreneur of the Year, 2nd
Rebecca Marcantel of George Washington Elementary in Eleanor is presented with the 2014 West Virginia Lemonade Day Outstanding School Leader award by West Virginia State Board of Education President and former First Lady Gayle Manchin. Runner-Up, Laila Deakins, Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, Charleston. West Virginia State Board of Education President and former First Lady Gayle Manchin also presented the following awards to teachers and schools that participated in West Virginia Lemonade Day; Outstanding After-School Partner, Spring Hill Elementary, Huntington; and Outstanding After-School Leader, Beth Pettry, Spring Hill
Elementary, Huntington. Senator Lloyd G. Jackson and Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Senior Program Officer Mary Hunt presented the following awards to nonprofit partners that participated in West Virginia Lemonade Day: Outstanding Nonprofit Partner, KISRA, Dunbar; Outstanding Nonprofit Leader, Christie Simmons, Children’s Home Society of WV, Martinsburg.
West Virginia State Board of Education President and former First Lady Gayle Manchin (center) presents Rebecca Marcantel (right) and Jill Burgess of George Washington Elementary (left) in Eleanor with the 2014 West Virginia Lemonade Day Outstanding School Partner award. Jackson also presented West Virginia University with the Higher Education Partner of the Year award which was accepted by WVU Student Ambassador Brandon Cook of Beckley. 2014 West Virginia Lemonade Day was made possible by Vision Shared, Inc., the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, and BB&T. For more information on West
Putnam County Arts in Action is this year’s W.Va. “Red Wagon” award recipient Founder Joni Cantrell, couldn’t have been more surprised and thrilled to hear the news that her Hurricane-based performing arts school, Arts in Action, was this year’s recipient of West Virginia’s Promise “Red Wagon Award” for 2014. The award is given to an organization in the state that is dedicated to enhancing and improving the lives of West Virginia’s young people. It was presented to Arts in Action employees in a ceremony on July 30 during the Faces of Leadership Conference at the Charleston Civic Center. Former First Lady Gayle Manchin, Pam Dugan, director of WV Promise-the Alliance for Youth, and Kay Goodwin, cabinet Secretary for the Department of Education and the Arts, made the presentation. Arts in Action was selected due to its commitment to care for the young people in their program, to provide them with
a safe place, to offer them a program which benefits their health, educates them and gives them opportunities to serve others. This prestigious award will assist Arts in Action in future grant writing endeavors and serves as a feather in the cap of Putnam County residents. As one Arts in Action parent’s shared, “To have this quality of program in our own backyard, so to speak, is a huge blessing to Putnam County. My child is discovering her identity and reaching her identity through their excellent efforts.” Arts in Action provides dance instruction along with theater training and education in the visual arts. Arts in Action continues its commitment to arts for everyone, providing over $152,000 in financial aid and reduced fees throughout its programs. For 15 years the professional and passionate staff members have helped over 1,600 students dis-
Left to right, Pam Dugan, Director of the Five Promises The Alliance for Youth, Cookie Samworth, Artistic Director at Arts in Action, Former First Lady, Gayle Manchin, Joni Cantrell, Founding Director of Arts in Action, and Kay Goodwin, Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Education. cover and develop their artistic in Action, contact 304-419-4446 abilities. or visit their Facebook page or For more information on Arts website, www.artsinaction.info
Virginia Lemonade Day and how you can participate in 2015, contact Thompson at Matthew@lemonadeday.org or 304-539-2141. Local residents may also visit www.lemonadeday.org, ‘like’ West Virginia Lemonade Day on Facebook or ‘follow’ @LemonadeDayWV on Twitter and Instagram. The WV Lemondae program also has a YouTube channel as Lemonade Day WV.
Teays Valley VFD receives funding U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller have announced that 48,848 was awarded to Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department. The funding will help supply critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources needed to protect the community and surrounding area. “Our dedicated firefighters and first responders are on the front lines of keeping our communities safe, and it is important that are fully prepared and supplied with the necessary training and equipment,” said Manchin, who once worked with the volunteer rescue squad in Marion County. “West Virginia’s volunteer firefighters put their lives on the line every day to protect our families, homes and businesses. In return for their incredible and selfless commitment, we have to make sure they have the essential equipment, gear, and skills that will help keep them safe on the job,” said Rockefeller. “This grant funding is critical to making sure our firefighters are trained.”
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John Ginn Farm covered dish dinner John Ginn Farm will once again host its annual covered dish luncheon at noon Saturday, Aug. 30. People are invited to attend and bring their favorite covered dish.
cations are being accepted through Sept. 1. For information and to receive an application, contact the West Virginia University Extension office, located in the Old Winfield Courthouse, at 304-586-0217.
Tryouts for exposure based travel program Huntington Patriots/Tri-State Baseball Academy Fall Development League Aug. 25 – Oct. 10 tryouts for 13U-16U collegiate/ professional exposure based travel program. Call Tyler Christian 304654-6557. All instructors/coaches with collegiate or professional experience. Limited spots available.
New single and parenting group in Putnam county Those facing the challenges that come with being a single parent are invited to attend a support group at Teays Valley Church of God, 6979 Teays Valley Rd., Scott Depot, just east of Exit 40 off I-64. Beginning Sept. 2 the group will meet Tuesday nights from 6:30 - 8 p.m. for thirteen weeks. The group will feature video sessions to help parents develop effective strategies on being a single parent. Each group topic is self-contained so participants may start at any time. Childcare is available upon request. Call 304-757-9222 to register. The class is free, but there is a $15 fee for the workbook. Scholarships are available for anyone needing assistance with the workbook fee.
Putnam County Schools developmental screening Putnam County Schools developmental screenings will be held Friday, Aug. 29 at Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Teays Valley Road. Children ages 2-1/2 to 4 years old will be screened for speech/language, hearing, vision, motor skills, social skills, self-help and cognition Call 586-0500 Ext. 1154, to schedule an appointment. Milton Arts Center welcomes The Browns The Browns will perform 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Milton Performing Arts Center located at West Virginia Pumpkin Park, Milton. For ticket information call 304-634-5857. Putnam County Master Gardener program accepting applications West Virginia University Extension Service in Putnam County is accepting applications for the 2014 Putnam County Master Gardener Program (PCMG), a service organization. This program consists of a volunteer training course designed to provide experienced home gardeners with the information and skills necessary to share their experience and knowledge with others. Starting in September, there will be ten, three- hour night classes held weekly. In exchange for 30 hours of indoor and outdoor instruction, candidates must agree to donate 30 hours of volunteer service to West Virginia University Extension Service. There is a program fee of $85 to cover the cost of the training manual and other materials. Appli-
register. For information or to register as an exhibitor email chamber@ putnamcounty.org or call Ashley Alford at 304-757-6510. Rice family reunion The Rice family annual reunion will be all day long Saturday, Sept. 13 at Lloyd and Phyllis Rice’s, Griffithsville, WV. Dinner at noon - don’t forget your favorite covered dish and your lawn chair. For directions or questions, contact Lloyd at 304-524-2679, Wanda 304-743-4642 or Brenda 304-562-0007.
9th annual Putnam County bridge to ridge bicycle tour The Putnam County Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Winfield Lions Club, Putnam County Parks and Recreation and Winfield McDonalds is sponsoring a challenging, 30, 40-50, & 62 mile scenic bicycle ride on the ridges of Putnam County beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 starting at the Putnam County Courthouse. Cost is $30. Proceeds to benefit the Winfield Lions Club Community Projects. For information contact Chris Gress at 304-586-9017 Buffalo Church of God or the Putnam County Convention yard sale Buffalo Church of God yard sale & Visitors Bureau at 304-562-0727 will be from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Friday, Ext. 102. Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6, rain Attention crafters and venor shine. A variety of nice items available. Sponsored by WCG. Hot dors The Annual Eleanor Arts and dogs will be sold on Saturday only. Crafts Show is set for Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Eleanor Fire DepartPutnam County Chamber ment building. A great opportunity announces Putnam Preview The Putnam County Chamber of to market and sell your products, Commerce is excited to announce get potential new customers, exa new event coming in September, pose your talent and services, “The Putnam Preview.� This fam- fundraising opportunities for your ily friendly event will take place group. Reserve space by calling Linda from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7 on Main Street in Hur- at 304-937-3427 for an application ricane. The event will showcase and more details. all the restaurants, businesses and Fall Camp meeting organizations that make Putnam WV Fall Camp meeting will be County the great place that it is. The community is encouraged held Thursday, Oct. 9 with Jeff & to come sample some delicious Sheri Easter and Friday, Oct. 10 food, visit with local businesses with the McKamey’s at the Alban and enjoy an afternoon on Main Arts & Conference Center (Alban Street. There will also be activities Theater), 65 Olde Main Street, St. for kids and entertainment special Albans. Doors open at 6 p.m. with thanks to the City of Hurricane. Putnam County Chamber mem- the concert at 7 p.m. nightly. To bers are encouraged to register now purchase tickets or for more into exhibit their business products formation call 304-941-8876 or and services at this event. The fee visit online at www.itickets.com/ for exhibitors is $100 and all types events/329094.html. of businesses are encouraged to
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Putnam Rotary hosts annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament The Putnam County Rotary Club’s 19th Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament will take place 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12 at Little Creek Golf Course in South Charleston. This event supports rotary activities including college scholarships, sponsorship of Camp Happy Valley Day Camp, food pantries around the area and county fair support. The tournament will include a full round of golf and dinner, as well as contests, games, raffles and special awards. An individual player can register for $125 and a team can register for $400. Registration includes green fees and cart, a visor, a bag, snacks and dinner. There will also be mulligans, skirts, throws and strings available for sale at the event. The Rotary Club is currently
seeking corporate sponsors. * Platinum Sponsor ($5,000): Two golf teams, five foot logo banner, corporate logo on tournament program cover, five hole signs and exhibit booth space; * Gold Sponsor ($2,500): One golf team, three foot logo banner, corporate logo on tournament program and three hole signs; * Silver Sponsor ($1,000): One golf team, logo ad on tournament program and two hole signs; * Bronze Sponsor ($750): One golf team, name on tournament program and two hole signs; * Team and Hole Sponsors ($500): Four golfers and one hole sign; * Hole sponsor ($150): One hole sign. For information about the event, call 304-397-6551.
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Bags of Blessings charity softball tournament By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com The Bags of Blessings Charity Softball Tournament is gearing up for its inaugural charity softball tournament and invites area teams to participate. The tournament will take place on Saturday, Sept. 6 at St. Albans City Park. Entry fee is $150 per team. “We have teams that have donated money to play and then we’ll have concession stands and different things during the tournament to try to raise extra money,” Bags of Blessings organizer Michelle Painter said. The charity event is being hosted by Bags of Blessings, a non-profit organization that provides presents to children in need each Christmas. “We provide gifts to children in Kanawha and Putnam County,” Painter said. “Parents have to apply through the United Way Christmas Bureau Program.” Painter said the tournament is open for anybody to come and
'DWH 7LPH watch. There will also be a concession stand with nachos, hot dogs, barbecue and typical type concession stand food. “We’ll be taking up donations that day,” Painter said. “We just hope a lot of people come and support us this first year. Hopefully, next year it’ll be bigger and maybe we can have it earlier in the year.” Teams that have signed up to participate in the tournament include: South Charleston Volunteer Fire Department, the Charleston Fire Department, South Charleston First Church of the Nazarene, Da-
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vis Creek Church of the Nazarene and a couple more. Painter said the concept for the non-profit came about in 2011 when the United Way asked Bread of Life, a non-profit organization functioning primarily as a food pantry, to find sponsors for 75 kids whose parents missed the deadline for applying for Christmas assistance through other programs. The challenge was accepted and Bags of Blessings began. Bags of Blessings became an official member of United Way’s Christmas Bureau in 2012. The
next year it provided 409 children in Kanawha and Putnam counties with toys, clothes, and shoes. “The kids we take are kids whose parents have missed the deadline for Secret Santa and other programs,” Painter said. “If other programs have too many kids we take them over from the other programs.” In addition to the softball tournament the non-profit organization raises money a few different ways. Some of those include private donations from businesses and individuals along an annual rummage sale on Sept. 20. The rummage sale is its largest fundraiser. Bags of Blessings will look to raise additional funds, even though the organization receives donations and has sponsors. They’ll go back and check to make sure every child ends up with what they need, Painter said. “If a parent indicated on an application that a child needed shoes or a coat and those weren’t bought by the sponsor, then we actually go out and we buy those,” Painter said.
“We make sure every kid that needs a coat and a pair of shoes gets that in their bag when the parents come to pick it up.” Bags of Blessings doesn’t often get the full allotment of sponsorships that it needs, however, the organizers use the money that is available to go out and shop for those in need. “Last year we had about 350 kids that were sponsored and then we shopped ourselves for about fifty kids,” she said. Painter said the organization anticipates the need will be even greater this year than last year, so that’s why she is trying to do some more fundraising to get some extra money. To sign up contact Michelle Painter at 304-553-5483, Bobbi Jo Williams at 304-437-0224, Emily Boyd at 304-541-7223, or Angela Dickens at 304-539-0995. All proceeds from the tournament will be used to purchase gifts. Bags of Blessings can be followed on Facebook at: www.facebook. com/boblessings.
PT clinic welcomes Hundley, Wallace Teays Physical Therapy Center is pleased to welcome Herm Hundley and Kendra Wallace. Hundley graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Athletic Training and continued his education at Marshall University where he earned his Master’s Degree of Science in Sports Administration. He is a Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer and a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). While at Marshall he served as a graduate assistant and was the overseer of all athletic training functions for softball, women’s track and field and men’s soccer. He
is an instructor for the Potential Plus athletic performance enhancement program and works with the Work Injury Management Program for injured workers. Hundley Wallace is a graduate of the University of South Carolina in Spartanburg, SC and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a concentration in Exercise Science. She is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Human Ser-
vices Counseling with an emphasis on Addictions and Recovery at Liberty University. Wa l l a c e currently holds her CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Wallace and is a coach with the Revved Up CrossFit program. She is an instructor for our Beginning Potential class, Revved Up Fitness class, Mini CrossFit class for kids and personal training clients.
sweet insurance girls.” She said she enjoyed conversations with him as well. “I enjoyed talking cars with him,” Dunn said. “He always had my back on Facebook when I was down or having trouble. I will so miss him and the great conversations.” While Harrison was known later in life as a giver, Cook said many in Buffalo will remember his athleti-
cism as a boy. “Charlie was active,” she said. “He played ball at school - all the sports. My dad was a ball player when he was a kid so he got Charlie into it, too.” But sadly for all who knew him, Harrison’s athletic ability could not save him on that fateful Tuesday. “I extend my deepest condolences to the family,” said Sheriff Steve Deweese, whose deputies handled the scene. “It was a terrible accident.” Deweese said the Norfolk Southern Train was going about 35 miles per hour when it struck Harrison’s truck. Harrison was pronounced dead at the scene. “It’s just one of those days that is a bad day in law enforcement,” Deweese said. “You always think that that was a father and a son.” Harrison was passing through an unguarded crossing when he was struck.
Accident From Page 1 missed. In my heart I know we all will see him again.” Another well wisher, Terry Dunn, said Harrison would stop in to see her, just to do something nice. “The last time I saw him was Friday,” she said. “He stopped in with a strawberry smoothie for me and my secretary. I said what is this for.... He said [he] just wanted to bring something sweet for my
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WVSBDC offers small business workshop in Putnam County A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 16, in Putnam County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The workshop will be held at the Putnam Chamber of Commerce, 5664 State Rt. 34, Winfield. Individuals can then attend the Business Fundamentals workshop, designed specifically for start-ups and new businesses. The workshop provides essential information on what an entrepreneur needs to know to start a business successfully. There is a $35-perperson fee for the workshop. Attendees paying online should bring the online receipt copy to the workshop. Registration is required at least two days in advance. To register, call Dreama Wolfingbarger at 304-957-2083 or email dreama.l.wolfingbarger@wv.gov.
“Cool Chemists” Grand Prize Winner Bethany Slone (center) is excited about her bike given to her by Cindy Wiseman, Manager - External Affairs for AEP and Teresa King, Children’s Librarian, Putnam County Library.
“Super Scientist” Grand Prize Winner Erin Wallsis (center) can’t wait to spend her gift certificate given to her by Cindy Wiseman, Manager, external affairs for AEP, and Teresa King, Children’s Librarian.
A summer of reading and fun for all ages The Putnam County Library Summer Reading Program, “Fizz, Boom, Read,” concluded another popular year with the awarding of prizes. In the “Super Scientist” category for the younger children, the grand prize winner was Erin Walls who won a $100 Toys-R-Us gift certificate. In the “Cool Chemists” category for chapter book readers, the grand prize winner was Bethany Slone
who won a bicycle and safety helmet. Both grand prizes were donated by AEP. Each library awarded prizes for their local winners as well. With over 1,000 participants and over 24,000 books read during the eight-week period, the program was hailed as a great success. In addition, there was a Summer Reading Program for adults with nearly 300 participants who competed for six prize baskets provided
by the Friends of the Library. The library appreciates the sponsors and contributors who made the Summer Reading Program possible. The grand sponsor was Putnam County Bank. Major sponsors included Friends of the Library, Teays Valley Newcomers and Neighbors and the Town of Eleanor. Additional sponsors were AEPJohn Amos Plant, Cornerstone Interiors, Inc., FireSide Grille, H&R
Block-Eleanor, Midway Ford, Janet Norris, Poca Valley Bank, Rotary Club of Putnam County, Kathleen Sowards, Town of Buffalo, Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal and Kay Workman. Contributing sponsors were Eddie’s Pennzoil and Tire Center, French’s Eye Care Center, Dale Parkins, Poca Homemakers, StarUSA Federal Credit Union, Teays Physical Therapy, Town of Poca and Walker’s Flower Basket.
“If we could all live by those seven habits, our chances of being happy and successful would be much higher,” Hatfield said. “This is absolutely what we need to be doing.” Hatfield said the habits are so important to the students’ success that the teachers will focus on the habits rather than academics the first several days of school. “The first week of school they will spend more time teaching the habits than they will content,” he said. “It’s just a whole different feel to it. We believe that whatever we do, we have to teach kids life skills. Just teaching academics is not preparing them for a life beyond high school.” While success in higher education and careers is the ultimate goal, Hatfield said it was necessary to start with elementary students in order to create the more effective long-term change. “To make systematic change, you have to start from the bottom,” he said. “We can have Band-Aid approaches at the high school level but if you want to make a systematic change, you have to start with the little guys. We want to develop these skills early and give them the resources to develop that good foundation.” Success, however, doesn’t come cheap. “It’s an expensive endeavor,” Hatfield said. “It’s not cheap. There’s a lot of training involved.
But we are definitely seeing the fruits of our labor.” Daniel said each teacher must go through a two-year training process to be able to fully implement Leader in Me. She said the training involves a lot of self-reflection and examining how the seven habits can be used in their own personal life as well as their instruction. “We provide some of the training,” Daniel said. “We actually have five trainers in the county. The training really is a two-year process but they start implementing it immediately.” The training, Hatfield said, also helps the teacher find ways to ensure each child has their own unique leadership role. “It’s the philosophy that there is something special about every kid,” Hatfield said. “We spend a lot of time finding that niche for every student and giving them a leadership role.” Daniel said leadership roles include titles as simple as “line leader,” meaning the child is in charge of the line of students, or “technology leader,” meaning the child is in charge of turning on computers in the morning. “It’s life changing,” Daniel said. “And as they get a little older, it’ll show more and more.” This change has been embraced by the community, Hatfield said, who has gotten the opportunity to see the students showcased at their respective schools’ leadership days.
“The business community feels very strongly that we need to be teaching these skills,” Hatfield said. “It was really amazing to see the reaction and the support. It’s an involvement of everybody- there’s a commitment on the school, the community and the students.” Hatfield said he considers this
a process rather than a program, and the implementation has no end in sight. “It’s a work in progress,” he said. “We’re kind of plowing new ground. We want kids to be responsible and respectful. That’s our ultimate goal – making better people.”
Leader From Page 1 school. “We were starting to notice that although our test scores had been the best in the state for several years, we were finding out that although 65-80 percent of our kids went to college, only 30-35 percent were actually graduating,” Hatfield said. “We started developing a philosophy that maybe it’s not enough to only develop academically. Maybe we needed to develop life skills for children.” When Hurricane Town Principal Debbie Spicer approached the superintendent with the idea of implementing the Leader in Me program, he said he knew it was the thing Putnam County School’s had been looking for. “It’s a pretty impressive process,” Hatfield said. “Of course we’ve watched it and monitored it very closely and saw a very unique change at [Hurricane Town Elementary]. We were so pleased with the change in Hurricane Town we decided to implement it district wide at all elementary schools.” Leader in Me is based off of Dr. Stephen Covey’s book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” It requires all school curricula and programming to intertwine with the seven habits on a daily basis. The seven habits are be proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things first, think win/win, seek first to understand then to be understood, synergize and continual improvement.
Mrs. Poland’s class at West Teays Elementary is working to develop its own personal “Leader in Me” mission statements. All elementary schools in Putnam County will have implemented “Leader in Me” programs this school year.
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Local swim team ready to make waves By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com The Wild Waves Swim Team begins its 2014-15 schedule Sept. 14 with a League Meeting at Ohio University. “It’s a competitive swim team,” said Wild Waves Swim Coach Phil Berry. “It starts Sept. 2 and ends in July. It has been a competitive team for six years.” Berry said he has just fewer than 100 kids on the team this year and ages range from 4-18. Berry teaches those who are new to sport how to swim four competitive strokes and said the kids can take part in nationals and gain scholarships to college. Overall there’s a wide variety that participate. “We teach technique. All four competitive strokes, dry lands, out of the water and in the water training. Basically I prepare the kids to race,” Berry said. There’s a fall/winter season which goes from September to March. The championships are in March and then training begins in the summer months, which is then followed by championships in July. “We just started getting everybody back in the water this past Monday,” Berry said, noting swimmers still can register. “If parents have any questions they can e-mail or call me,” he said. “If parents want to bring their kids in we can evaluate them and give them a better price according to their skill level.” In order to register, participants must be members of the Tri-County
YMCA in Scott Depot. Parents will have to pay to become members of the YMCA, Berry said. Then they can get a junior membership just for their child, which is $19 a month, or a family membership can be bought, the price of which depends on how many people there are in the family. Berry has experience coaching some of the area’s top swimmers who have gone on to college programs. “We’ve had Madison Lyons from Hurricane, she was a high school All-American this past year and placed in nationals. Adam Poe from South Charleston High School, he was an academic AllAmerican. Madison won the high school states, both of them are nationally ranked and Claire Coleman of Hurricane just left to swim in college as well,” Berry said. In terms of time standards, Berry said there’s a regional time standard, then a national time standard, and an All-American time standard after that. “Everything in swimming is time based, so those are just some of the time standards that everyone shoots for,” he said. The goal for Berry is to have his swimmers step up the ladder, gradually progressing until reaching peak performance. He also expects his swimmers to have fun. “It’s a pretty grueling sport,” he said. “You can’t really communicate with people when your head’s in the water, so I try to make an atmosphere that’s fun and build a competitive atmosphere where
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the kids can push each other and progress.” The daily practice routine starts with a warmup, then kick-set poolset, followed by a long main set that either involves sprinting or endurance techniques. “It’s basically kind of like track, but it’s in the water,” Berry said of practice. Practice days and times depend on the team. There are a total of five teams, two novice and three competitive. The novice teams practice 5 to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and Saturday. The older teams have a little bit longer practice times, which are 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and Saturday as well. The oldest two competitive teams practice on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday mornings before school starts. There’s a JV team, which is silver, and a varsity team, which is gold. The youngest team concentrates on swimming fundamentals, Berry said. The top team works on hold-
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Wild Waves swim team coach Phil Berry is excited about the upcoming swim season. ing certain times and game planning. As for what he’d like parents to know, Berry said the sport has much to offer. “I want parents to know that swimming can help their children with discipline, exercise, leadership building skills and basically
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Thursday, August 28, 2014 - Page 7
Hurricane girls start soccer season strong By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com
The Hurricane Lady Redskins soccer team started its season just the way it wanted to: by putting one in the win column. The Redskins beat Wheeling Park at home 6-0, with three goals in each half. “It was a great start against a good team,” Coach Shelly Young said. “I am very happy with the level of improvement in these players.” Senior Abby Watson scored the Redskins’ first goal of the game within eight minutes of the first half with an assist by Taylor Walroth. Assisted by Anna Dyer, Kayla McKnight scored the second goal of the game less than four minutes later. With one more goal, scored by Makenna Slack with the help of Allison Clay, and a high-jumping save by senior goalie Hannah Thompson, the ’Skins brought the first half to a close up 3-0. “When the ball gets to my half of the field, I get ready because I don’t know if it will make it to me or not,” Thompson said. “I have to make a split-second decision and there are thousands of thoughts in my head. I usually make the right one.” The girls kept Wheeling Park’s shots on goal to a minimum, keeping the ball in their offensive zone for most of the game. Hurricane took nine shots on goal, while the visiting Patriots were only able to take five. “It was an exciting game for us,” said senior Audrey Barber, who had two goals and one assist. “It makes me excited for the rest of the season.” McKnight believes the whole season can be formed around the team’s play Friday night. “If we continue to play like we did, we can set our goal pretty high,” she said. “My goal is to win state, and I think that is a possibility after tonight’s game.” Young said she is very happy
Hurricane’s Abbey Watson gets a steal from Wheeling Park. with the team chemistry this year and looks forward to seeing how this team develops over the course of the season. “We have all been playing together since we were 9-years-old,” Barber said. “We kind of expected to be able to work together and play as a team.” Barber and Watson each scored 26 goals a year ago, and Watson scored a goal in all but one game last season. “We know each other on and off the field,” Watson said. “These girls are easily my best friends.” A strong core of leaders make up the foundation of the team with Watson, a senior who will sign with the University of Charleston for basketball in November, Barber and McKnight as well as a goalie that players can hear no matter where they are on the field. “Being a leader is familiar to me,” Thompson said. “As goalie, I can see where the ball is better than some of the other girls and they can hear me tell them what to do.” Thompson made five saves against the Patriots, diving for three and jumping for one. Her defense worked hard to keep the ball out of the zone and away from Thompson,
Audrey Barber keeps her eye on the ball before attempting a steal.
kicking it out of bounds or back to the other side of the field. The offense kept the Patriots on their toes, ultimately playing four scoring players. “I was pretty happy to get the second cushion point,” McKnight said about her first-half goal. “My first goal of the season is always good, but as a senior, it means a lot more.” Opening the season with a win means standards for the rest of the year are set high, but the girls are just playing game-to-game, ready for their next match. “It was a great way to start the season,” Watson said. “It was great to start with a win over such a good team.” Hurricane is scheduled to play Hurricane’s goalie Hannah Thompson and her Redskin teammates at Woodrow Wilson Thursday held Wheeling Park scoreless during the Aug. 22 match. The final score of the game was 6-0. evening.
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E-recycling event successful
Throughout the day, residents dropped off old televisions, computers and hard drives at the Putnam County Courthouse.
Putnam County Solid Waste Authority annual electronics recycling day was successful.
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Thursday, August 28, 2014 - Page 9
State DNR calendar contest entries due by Oct. 1 Those wishing to submit entries for the 12th annual West Virginia Operation Wildflower “Roadsides in Bloom” calendar photo contest have until Oct. 1. The contest is sponsored by the state departments of Environmental Protection and Transportation. Judges will be looking for the best photographs of West Virginia wildflowers to include in the 2015
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Winfield girls soccer team ties Wheeling Park By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com After winning back-to-back state championships, the Winfield Lady Generals know they wear a target on their backs every time they play. Wheeling Park certainly brought its best to Winfield Saturday, when the Lady Patriots battled Winfield to a 1-1 draw. The two-time defending AAA champions got off to a solid start when Katie Bryant scored to make it 1-0 with 31 minutes remaining in the first half. For a good portion of last weekend heavy rains came down, causing the playing surface to be wet and soggy. The players caught themselves slipping on multiple occasions, but the wet weather didn’t seem to have a big impact on the outcome of the game. Winfield controlled the ball for nearly the entirety of the first 10 minutes. The Generals were able to keep the ball deep in the Wheeling Park zone and were able to move the ball at will while controlling the game. Winfield Coach Marshall Hoff was intense on the sidelines, yelling out instructions to his players from across the field. He told his players to “just be a bit more clever from time to time and they would eventually find success.” “We’re not where we need to be yet, but it’s more mental than anything right now,” Hoff said of his team. The first half consisted of rough play. Players slammed into each other on multiple occasions trying to bump each other off the ball.
Jayne Lawman kicks the ball down field to a teammate to keep the ball away from Wheeling Park players. “In the first half we moved the ball well, passed it and had a lot of good communication,” said Mary Zulauf of Winfield. Winfield goalkeepers faced very few shots in the first half. The Generals controlled the pace of play for the most part. A Winfield goal was disallowed at the 24:35 mark. Winfield had corner kick opportunities at the 14:16 mark and the 13:51 mark, but could not capitalize on its scoring chances. “It’s the beginning of the season, so things are still a bit rusty,” said Winfield’s Jayne Lawman. “We had a ton of chances, but we just couldn’t finish them.” However, Winfield continued to ramp up the pressure on Wheeling Park as the first half clock wound down. Hoff was worried about the sluggish performance, telling his squad to “keep moving, we’re
standing around.” Hoff likes his players to be vocal out on the field, often telling them to “talk it up.” The players continued to bump each other off the ball and Winfield just missed on another scoring opportunity at the 4:15 mark. Hoff was able to keep his players fairly fresh by substituting in and out just before the half. The referees handed out warnings to several players in the first half. Once halftime hit, barely any air was moving and the field conditions were humid and muggy. Winfield came out of the break with its sights set on moving the ball and controlling the pace of play, but Wheeling Park continued its strong play and refused to back down. The aggressive play went on as the Patriots were able to seize
Jordan Pauley lines up a kick against Wheeling Park. control of the momentum. The ball found its way onto both sides of the field more often in the second half. Winfield was able to possess the ball for a solid five-minute period halfway through the second half. The Generals missed another golden scoring opportunity at the 15:18 mark, when a shot rang loudly off the goal post from far away. Wheeling Park finally broke through with a goal at the 12:11 mark. The ball found its way into the corner of the net off the foot of midfielder Elizabeth Sellers to tie the score 1-1. As the second half came to an end, Winfield missed another great
scoring chance at the 5:05 mark, when MacKenzie Pritt rang one off the goal post. It proved to be the last chance the Generals would have, as the game ended in a draw. “There’s no doubt with what we have sitting in front of us we’re going to draw everybody’s best game,” Hoff said. “We’ve been circled on everybody’s schedule. These first few games just give us an idea of what we need to do better.” Winfield also played to a 1-1 draw Friday night against Brooke with Mary Zulauf scoring for the Lady Generals.
Mountain State Athletic Conference Grid-O-Rama
Winfield defeated Riverside 28-23 at the Mountain State Athletic Conference Grid-o-rama at Laidley Field on Saturday.
Hurricane’s receiver Peyton Smith makes a tremendous catch against Woodrow Wilson in Saturdays Mountain State Athletic Conference Grid-O-Rama. Photos by Jack Rose, One-Eyed Photography.
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Thursday, August 28, 2014 - Page 11
Poca sees room for improvement By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com
Poca’s Alex Hamrick lines up a put.
Poca tops Buffalo in season golf match By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com Getting experience will be a key part of Poca’s golf season. The Dots got off to a good start by beating Buffalo Aug. 20 in a match played at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club. Poca ended up on top with a 131-160 victory over the Bison. Poca was led by Alex Hamrick’s 2-over par 38 and a 3-over 39 by David Scragg. Caleb Luikart finished out the scoring for the Dots with a 54. “Both David and Alex played well and they’re going to play well,” said Poca Coach Doug Smith. “Alex is a very level headed kid and he understands this is a game that you can’t conquer.” Nick Whittington led Buffalo with a 43. Matthew Hines came in with a 58 and Tyler Sowards finished out the scoring for the Bison with a 59. “They beat us pretty good,” said Buffalo Head Coach Christian Watts. “None of my kids had a birdie, but in high school sports the only section record that really matters is football. The other sports you really need don’t have to have a record to be able to win the whole thing.” Only three scores were measured against each other, due to the fact that Watts only had three team members to work with. This is Watts’ first season as head coach. He is likely to be the youngest head coach in the state at 20 years old. Watts played for the Winfield Generals during his high
school tenure. As a team Poca shot a 131, but once again only three of their five players’ scores counted at the end, and they had five compete overall. Scragg carded the only birdie of the day when he played the par 4 fifth at one under. “I got off the tee really well with the driver, but I couldn’t hit an iron to save my life,” Scragg said. Hamrick missed two birdie putts during the round, one on the par 4 fifth and another on the par 5 seventh. “They were very makeable putts, but Alex doesn’t let things like that destroy his purpose for playing,” Smith said. Poca had played in three tournaments so far this season and another match against Chapmanville before facing Buffalo. Smith does not like to divulge overall records because he said the nature of the regular season is essentially a practice format. His players also echoed similar sentiments. As for the rest of the season, Scragg said he thinks his team might struggle a bit and said they need to get things together moving forward. “We only have five players and none of us have really played great so far this year, so it really just depends on whether or not we’ll be able to get it together,” he said. This was not a section match. Buffalo plays out of Region IV in Class A and Poca plays in Region IV of AA. Buffalo dropped to (22) following the match while Poca improved to (1-1).
The Poca Lady Dots soccer team lost its opener to Nitro 6-0, but Coach Mike Shrewsbury sees signs of what his team can do as the season goes on. “Conditioning is a big issue,” Shrewsbury said after speaking with his team following Friday’s loss. “We’re pretty good the first 20 minutes of each half and then fatigue kind of sets in. We’re not very deep and our experience is very limited to the starters.” Shrewsbury said his bench consists of nearly all freshmen who have never played soccer before, so he doesn’t have the luxury of being able to substitute for the starters in order to give them a breather. “Once fatigue sets in, we start standing, we quit marking, so I mean we were lucky because the score could have been worse,” Shrewsbury said. Shrewsbury said the play of senior goalie Kendal Sayre was key to making the game as close as it was. Nitro put 32 shots on goal and created multiple scoring opportunities. “If it wasn’t for Kendal, the score could have been a lot worse than it was, she’s a great goalie,” Shrewsbury said. For Nitro, Taylor Burdette had a game-high three goals, while Savannah Miller, Autumn Griggs and Ashley Stevens each scored one goal apiece. “I think the more we passed the ball, the more we were to be able to keep it down on their end of the field,” Nitro Coach Niki Gordon said. “We’ve improved a lot since last year and as long as we stay healthy I think we’ll be all right.” Gordon said her team has been working all pre-season on conditioning and running hard every day.
Brooklyn Elkins kicks the ball down field for Poca
Poca’s Gracen Masters fights for the ball against Nitro’s Taylor Burdette. “We end every single practice by running a mile, so the players have to push through it and finish off strong,” she said. Marcella Romeo had five saves for the Wildcats. Poca struggled to get many shots on goal due to Nitro and their defensive pressure, which constantly kept on the Dots off balance. While the Wildcats controlled the
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ball deep in Poca territory for most of the night, it was just the opposite for Poca, as the Lady Dots struggled to find any offensive rhythm. The Wildcats used their height and length to out maneuver the Dots. Poca will finish out the month with matches at home against Cabell Midland at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at and at Sissonville at 10 a.m., Aug. 30.
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Highmark Foundation awards $5,000 to Conner Street school
St. John is constructing a new multi-purpose room and gymnasium that will allow for stronger youth programs and participation. The addition will include a kitchen, music room and a gym set up for basketball, volleyball and many other activities.
The Highmark Foundation awarded schools throughout West Virginia with $74,000 in “Creating a Healthy School Environment� grants for innovative, healthy programs during the 2014-2015 school year. Conner Street Elementary of Hurricane received $5,000 to purchase Fitnessgram. Ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 each, the 16 grants were awarded to West Virginia schools serving students in kindergarten through 12th grades for programming in one of four key areas: bullying prevention, child injury prevention, healthy eating and physical activity and physical and environmental health. Eligible schools included public, vocational, private, and parochial and charter schools in the Highmark Foundation’s 55-county West Virginia service area. “Since a large portion of a child’s day is spent in school, the school environment is regarded as one of the most effective settings to promote health and wellness,� said Yvonne Cook, president of the Highmark Foundation. “These grants support schools who are
diligently working to help children develop healthy behaviors. Through this program, we are proud to continue the foundation’s commitment to the health of our children.� The Highmark Foundation’s “Creating a Healthy School Environment� grant program is now in its second year, with overall grant-making for the program now totaling more than $940,000 for programs in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The Highmark Foundation is a private, charitable organization of Highmark Inc. that supports initiatives and programs aimed at improving community health. The Foundation’s mission is to improve the health, well-being and quality of life for individuals who reside in the communities served by Highmark Inc. The Foundation strives to support evidence-based programs that impact multiple counties and work collaboratively to leverage additional funding to achieve replicable models. For more information, visit www. highmarkfoundation.org.
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Portions of the older section have been renovated to for new offices and youth program areas.
St. John From Page 1 Pray was awarded the job after they went above and beyond the call of duty, reassessing the old building and designing plans that would incorporate the unused space below. “We had never really thought the basement of the old building would be usable,� Hallett said. “There had been water leaking into the basement walls and air conditioner vents for years, making it a mess down there.� In 2012, the church paid to fix the leaking problem, but members never considered using the basement for anything more than storage, Hallett said. “We had plans to build some offices and other amenities but Pray gave us the idea of using our unused space for those things and putting the money from our budget into a gymnasium,� he said. “They said, ‘We think you can do some much more with your unused space,’ so their architect redeveloped the plan and now we are getting much more that we originally planned for only a little over our budget.� The benefits of the additions and
renovations outweigh any of the cost and inconveniences the church had to go through, he said. There will be more space for the youth programs including children’s rooms and room for a large local scouting ministry. “We will now have room for the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts,� Hallett said. “We will also be able to host youth nights on Fridays here at the building. We had trouble with that in the past because our community outreach programs include adult programs like [Alcoholics Anonymous] and they were using the children’s space.� New construction will include the installation of a new entryway into the church, an elevator system and a raised walkway into the music rooms on the second floor of the gymnasium complex. Pray will also build new ADAcompliant restrooms on the sanctuary level of the old building and renovated the original sanctuary, which was built in the 1970s, into offices for the different ministers. The gymnasium complex will house a kitchen and space for basketball, volleyball and other
indoor activities, all under one, climate-controlled roof. “This is just a great example of the miraculous creativity of these people,� Hallett said. “God makes people have creative ideas and this is but one of his finest examples.� The congregation is excited to see the finished product, Hallett said. The construction has been efficient, but has taken its toll on some of them at the building, he added. “I am amazed at the congregation for their love, respect and support for each other,� he said. “Especially through this project. Everyone has been very cooperative and helpful. The dirt and the closed wings of the church have been a hassle but it will be all worth it in the end. “I am more than a little proud to be the pastor of this congregation for 15 years,� he said. Annual events such as the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners will still be held at the community center at Valley Park this year due to the uncertainty of weather and other possible delays to construction.
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Thursday, August 28, 2014 - Page 13
Connor Elementary receives $5,000
Frontier Communications serves schools
The Highmark Foundation awarded schools throughout West Virginia with $74,000 in “Creating a Healthy School Environment” grants for innovative, healthy programs during the 2014-2015 school year. In Putnam County Conner Street Elementary of Hurricane received $5,000 to purchase Fitnessgram. Ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 each, the 16 grants were awarded to West Virginia schools serving students in kindergarten through 12th grades for programming in one of four key areas: Bullying prevention, Child injury prevention, Healthy eating and physical activity, and physical and environ-
The Putnam County Board of Education selected Frontier Communications to provide its 23 schools the communications technologies they need to support their teaching efforts. “Access to high-speed broadband is now a vital infrastructure component of the K-12 school environment,” said Chuck Hatfield, superintendent of Putnam County Schools. “The same tools and resources that have transformed our personal, civic and professional lives must be part of a learning experience that is intended to prepare today’s students for college and careers.
mental health Eligible schools included public, vocational, private, and parochial and charter schools in the Highmark Foundation’s 55-county West Virginia service area. “Since a large portion of a child’s day is spent in school, the school environment is regarded as one of the most effective settings to promote health and wellness,” said Yvonne Cook, president of the Highmark Foundation. “These grants support schools who are diligently working to help children develop healthy behaviors. Through this program, we are proud to continue the foundation’s commitment to the health of our
children.” The Highmark Foundation’s “Creating a Healthy School Environment” grant program is now in its second year, with overall grant-making for the program now totaling more than $940,000 for programs in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The Highmark Foundation is a private, charitable organization of Highmark Inc. that supports initiatives and programs aimed at improving community health. The mission is to improve the health, well-being and quality of life for individuals who reside in the communities served by Highmark Inc.
“We were seeking a vendor to provide state-of-the-art technology, scalable bandwidth architecture and the corporate commitment to our state and county that is necessary for a world-class business partner.” Mary Beckelhimer, chief technology officer for Putnam County Schools, said the school system chose Frontier to provide critical broadband and communications services. “A redundant network supported by quality service technicians is required to utilize technology in a variety of everevolving education delivery methodologies,” she said.
Obituaries PALMANEDA BIAS Palmaneda Bias, 82, of Barboursville, passed away Aug. 20. She was a retired social worker. Services were held Aug. 23 at Victory Freewill Baptist Church; burial at Highland Memory Gardens. Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapmanville, assisted the family.
“STEVE” CASTO Ronal Steven “Steve” Casto, 63, of Buffalo, passed away Aug. 20, 2014. He was a 1969 graduate of Poca High School. He enjoyed hunting and loved his westerns, especially John Wayne movies. Born July 13, 1951, he was the son of the late Fredrick D. Casto and Frances L. Cobb Casto. Survivors include a son, Billy Casto of Charleston; stepmother, Ida Jean Casto of Buffalo; sisters, Nancy K. (Gary) Jividen of Eleanor and Jane (Joel) Jividen of Poca; brothers, Curtis (Roderick) Casto of Inwood and Keith (Debbie) Casto of Buffalo; a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and grandchildren. Steve’s final act was to give the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. Graveside services were held Aug. 22 at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House, with the Rev. Randy Parsons officiating. Raynes Funeral Home, 20072 Charleston Road, Buffalo, assisted the family. www.raynesfuneralhome.com.
LONNIE RICHARD BURGESS Lonnie Richard Burgess, 82 of Hometown passed away Aug. 19, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife Hanna “Bea” Burgess and daughter Karen Ann Burgess. Lonnie is retired from Republic Container with 32 years of service; decorated Army Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict and a Christian. He loved photography, fishing and bragging on his grandsons. Survivors include his daughter Carolyn and her husband Daris Shamblin of Elkview and his grandsons Adam and James. Services were held Aug. 23 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Nahum Balser and Jim Shamblin officiating. Burial was in Haven of Rest Memory CALVIN RAY DENT Gardens, Red House. Calvin Ray Dent, 86, formerly Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, of Winfield, passed away Aug. Poca, assisted the family. www. 19, 2014. Born Feb. 9, 1928 in St. hardingfamilygroup.com. Albans, he was the son of the late W.H. and Mabel McComas Dent. DARLA DIANA He was the husband of the late “DEE” BURTON Betty Graves Dent and was also Darla Diana “Dee” Burton, 52, predeceased by three sisters. of Huntington, passed away Aug. 9, Calvin was a World War II vet2014. She was born Nov. 12, 1961 eran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, in Oceanside, Calif. a daughter of European Theatre; attended Morris Ida Bernice Musick Jackson of Harvey College; was retired after Huntington and the late Louis N. 25 years from Union Carbide; was Jackson. a member of Plant City’s First In addition to her mother, survi- Baptist Church; and also a member vors include two daughters, Amber of the Charleston, W.Va., Masonic Vickers of Poca and April Wiles Lodge, Scottish Rite, Beni Kedem of Mo.; a sister, Dreama Lester of Shriners, Beni Kedem Patrol and Huntington; four brothers, Randy made several trips to the Shriners Jackson of Nev., Rob Jackson and Hospital for Children. Rick Jackson, both of Tenn., and Survivors include his daughters, John Timothy Jackson of Ohio; and Lea Ann (Dale) Goff, Vicki (Mac) special friends, Kenneth Berry of Lambert and Deborah (David) Huntington and Diana Robinette of Taylor; son, Wesley (Doris) Claar; Hurricane. There were no services. eight grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; and his beloved RONAL STEVEN companion, Misty.
Services were held Aug. 22 at Haught Funeral Home Chapel, Plant City. www.haughtfuneralhome.com. Final interment was in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. DELPHINE “DELLY” FAY GETER Delphine “Delly” Fay Geter of Hurricane passed away Aug. 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband James Geter; sisters Mildred Barnhardt, Janette Bracelin and brother Melvin Schlepp. She was a retired Greyhound Trainer. Survivors include children, Greg (Susan) Geter of Hurricane, Jerry (Danielle) Geter of Herkimer, N.Y.; James E. (Andrea) Geter of Hurricane, Theresa (Elaine Economys) Geter of Hollywood Fla., nine grandchildren; two sisters Gladys Cook of Kan. and Betty Milan of Colo. Services were held Aug. 22 at Allen Funeral Home. CHARLES ALLEN “CHARLIE” HARRISON Charles Allen “Charlie” Harrison, 73, of Buffalo, passed away Aug. 19, 2014. Born May 7, 1941, he was the son of the late Johnnie Harrison and Reba Washington Harrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. He was a 1959 graduate of Buffalo High School and retired from the Appalachian Power John Amos Plant. He loved to fish and enjoyed watching dirt track racing. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Edith Harrison; sons, David Allen Harrison of Charleston and Terry Wayne (Robin) Harrison of Stuart, Fla.; sisters, Maxine Cook of Eleanor, Genevieve (Butch) Wagner of Melbourne, Fla., Geneva Harrison of Red House and Myrna Bowling of Eleanor; a brother, Robert “Bob” (Barbara) Harrison of Fla.; a grandson and the light of his life, Miles Allen Harrison; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Services were held Aug. 23, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo,
with the Rev. Mark Harris and the Rev. Randy Parsons officiating. Burial was in Buffalo Memorial Park, Buffalo. Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, assisted the family. www.raynesfuneralhome.com. ELOISE (GIBSON) HOFFMAN Eloise (Gibson) Hoffman, 92, of Winfield, passed away Aug. 17, 2014. Eloise was born May 31, 1922 in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Amos and Virginia (Craddock) Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard G. Hoffman; two brothers and three sisters. She faithfully attended the Kingwood and Winfield Church of the Nazarene for many years. Survivors include two sons, Bruce L. (Phyllis) Hoffman of Fairmont and Gary L. (Linda) Hoffman of Ashland, Ky.; grandchildren, Carol (Robert) Talkington, and Melissa Hoffman, all of Shinnston; great-grandchildren; special niece; and many friends. Services were held Aug. 21 at Rotruck-Lobb Kingwood Chapel with the Rev. Bruce L. Hoffman officiating. Interment was at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Kingwood. www.rotruck-lobb. com. WILLIAM J. “BILL” SCOTT William J. “Bill” Scott, 65 of Scott Depot passed away Aug. 15, 2014. Born June 5, 1949 in Robertsburg, Bill was a son of the late Louis and Gladys Scott. Bill is also preceded in death by his brothers
Dennis Scott and Paul Scott. Bill served his country with the United States Army serving two tours during the Vietnam War. He retired from John Amos Power Plant in 2001 as an operator. Survivors include his loving wife of 28 years, Debbie Scott; daughter, Leslie Brown of Scott Depot; brothers Jarrell (Janice) Scott, Jimmy (Linda) Scott, and Danny Scott; and grandchildren, Devon Brown and Amiyah Brown; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Aug. 21 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Pastor Bill Brown officiating. Burial was at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the family. www. chapmanfuneralhomes.com. ERVENE S. CROCKETT WOLFE Ervene S. Crockett Wolfe of Eleanor passed away Aug. 21, 2014. Born in Boone County, she was a daughter of the late Robert Chaphen and Eva Garnet Lanham Crockett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Wolfe; son, Timothy Wolfe and sister, Geraldine Fitzsimmons. Survivors include her sister, Marlane Crockett Carr (Harold “Sandy”) of Eleanor; her brothers, Bob Crockett (Della) and Joe Crockett (Becky) all of Eleanor; daughter-inlaw, Melanie Wolfe of Eleanor; special friend, Diane Patton of Eleanor and several nieces and nephews. A private burial was held at Beach Grove Cemetery, Eleanor.
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Heros From Page 1 from, but Buckland had a hard time finding a job. “I saw drugs and bullying and broken homes,” he said. “I thought about how something was needed, something for these kids in these situations. Then, in the middle of the night one night, I kept saying to myself, ‘Be Batman. Be Batman.’ So I woke my wife up at 3:30 a.m. and said, ‘Honey, I think God is telling me to be Batman.’ ” After originally getting the typical 3:30-in-the-morning reaction, they talked it over and he began his search for a high-quality suit, Buckland said. On Sept. 4, 2012, the concept was started. Since last September, H4H has been to more than 230 schools. On top of that, heroes visit birthday parties, hospitals and, sadly, children’s funerals. Lakeside students listened to Batman’s speech about being a hero and were asked to repeat the four rules with zeal, yelling them to the Caped Crusader in order to commit them to memory. “This is a good opportunity to help in character building,” Principal Lisa Lewis said. “We wanted to teach the children leadership skills. What better way to do that than with Batman?” As part of the Leader in Me program implemented by Putnam County Schools, Lewis brought in a H4H hero to teach the children to do what is right and that being a bully is not acceptable. “The Heroes-4-Higher program is an exciting way to get kids motivated,” Lewis said. “Getting these kids to make the right choices and not bully other kids is a strong learning point.” The group’s message of becoming a hero is the same no matter where they go or whom they’re talking to, Buckland said. “Whether it’s at a hospital or day care or school or office, we want people to learn how to become good leaders and role models,” he said. “There are a lot of grownups who are not stepping up to teaching their children how to treat others and live their lives right. They leave a huge gap in that child’s development, and we like to think we stand in that gap and close up the loose ends.” H4H will be expanding its vehicle fleet this spring, which currently consists of two Hummers. They have begun to build the Bat Mobile for the group using the 1989 Michael Keaton Batman model. Under the name of The Hope Mobile, the new cruiser will have a very significant meaning to certain children. Although the job is predominately fun for the heroes, sometimes Batman and the others have to step up to truly reach heroic heights. H4H frequently visits sick children in the hospital and on some occasions, the heroes act as pallbearers at their funerals. “It’s an unfortunate honor to do
One of the first grade class poses with Batman.
One of the first grade class poses with Batman.
One of the second grade classes poses with Batman.
One of the second grade classes poses with Batman.
One of the third grade classes poses with Batman.
One of the third grade classes poses with Batman.
One of the fourth grade classes poses with Batman. that,” Buckland said. “But we want Los Angeles as well as many other that child and ourselves to be ex- places across the nation, Buckland amples, and to give that child their said. Buckland’s influence has dying wish is the highest honor we been observed in South America as well, as one of his previous can achieve.” The Hope Mobile will have pupils took the concept of the four cameras set up inside and the rules there. Nikki Sixx from the band heroes will give sick children a chance to ride in it and learn how Mötley Crüe donated one of his everything works. Parents will bass guitars signed by the band be able to keep the video of the members to H4H, which sold for $15,000 to a doctor in New York. ride-along. “The doctor won the bid with “When one of these children passes away, we will fix a plaque only $12,000 but when he found to the Hope Mobile with their out about our cause, he added an name on it,” Buckland said. “This extra $3,000 to the deal,” Buckland idea keeps children’s honor and said. Batman’s speech at Lakeside life alive, something the parents love. They always worry that their was one of commitment and pasyoung child will be forgotten, but sion for a cause. The students, kindergarten through fifth-graders, not this way. “It will be a rolling memorial for learned the importance of making kids in the tri-state that have passed the right choices and never being a bully. from cancer.” “Remember,” Batman said to Over the two years of the group’s existence, they have reached more the children, “live by these rules than 230,000 kids and have visited all day, everyday.”
One of the fourth grade classes poses with Batman.
Two of the fifth grade classes pose with Batman.
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