Charleston Gazette

Adopt a Pet ; Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association Shelter:

Meet Virginia (ref. 4112), a 4-year-old, female mixed-breed dog, and Savahna (ref. 830), a 2-year-old, female cat. Virginia is a nice dog and needs a loving home. Savahna has a sweet personality and would make an excellent pet.

Entertainment Center Adds Miniature Golf: ; National Tournament Slated for Next Year

syoung@cnpapers.com A year ago Mike and Zelda Sedberry of Hurricane became the owners of Par Four Family Entertainment Center. Today - 40 tons of fill dirt, dozens of gallons of paint and many bags of grass seed later - the couple have welcomed many new customers. Visitors who travel along U.S. 60 find a modern recreation complex that includes two golf driving ranges, baseball and softball batting cages, a recreation area and what they believe is the finest, most professional miniature golf c...

Modern Sanctuary to Be Main Facet at St. Timothy's: ; Facility Could Be Ready by Easter 2006

syoung@cnpapers.com Some 42 years after the church's founding in 1963, the congregation of St. Timothy's in the Valley Episcopal Church in Hurricane embarked on a major building expansion.

Sheriff Promotes Three to Newly Created Rank

syoung@cnpapers.com Three longtime deputies in the Putnam County Sheriff's office were recently promoted to newly created positions in the chain of command.

Putnam in Review

Coal firm breaks ground for new headquarters A groundbreaking ceremony for a new headquarters for International Coal Group Inc. was scheduled for Sept. 27 in Putnam County.

Reception Planned for Retiring Ministers at King's Way Christian Church

The King's Way Christian Church in Nitro will host a retirement reception for Harry and Janet Gill on Sunday, Oct. 9. The Gills ministered at the Boulevard Church of Christ in Charleston for 13 years before moving to the Fairmont Church of Christ in Mechanicsville, Va.

Early Voting Available On School Levy

While the deadline to register to vote in the Oct. 22 Putnam County school levy renewal election has passed, registered voters may now take advantage of early in-person voting, which started Sept. 30, according to Putnam County Clerk Brian Wood. He said the hours for early voting are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Active 4-H Program an Asset to County

When I was growing up in Roane County, I was a member of a 4-H Club. It was a great experience, including camping at Jackson's Mill and being introduced the first Putnam Countian that I can remember knowing, Mike Fewell. We both must have been about 16 years old at the time. Among the reasons for our family's moving to Putnam County was the knowledge that a vital, active 4-H program existed here. I wanted our children to experience some the things that I did in the program long ago.

Education: ; Classroom Corner; Lakeside Teacher Keeps Class Aware of Current Issues

syoung@cnpapers After 30 years of teaching, Nancy Blair's enthusiasm for her profession is still evident in the way she talks and the way she deals with her students at Lakeside Elementary School.

School Menu

The following foods are scheduled to be served for breakfast and lunch at Putnam County elementary and secondary schools during the remainder of the month. Each day, students have a breakfast choice of bagels, super doughnuts, cereal/toast, breakfast pizzas, assorted juices, milk and fresh fruit, along with the items listed below.

Road Rage: Ways to Keep Your Anger Under Control

Driving to work from Putnam County and late already when a car cuts you off in a crowded intersection. How do you feel? Heated. It's normal to feel ill-tempered in I-64 heavy traffic. When anger provokes you to act out, however, the situation can become dangerous and even deadly.

Arthur Agency Float

Hurricane Oes Installs Officers

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FALL BAZAAR The Winfield United Methodist Women will have their annual fall bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15 at the church on Radwin Drive, behind the Winfield McDonald's. Local crafters and home-based business representatives will be there. Food items will include hot dogs, homemade soups, baked goods and homemade hard candy. For more information, call 586- 3795. MEMORY WALK Putnam Career & Technical Center/HOSA in Eleanor will host a 3K Alzheimer's Memory W...

Are Rivalries Harmful?

syoung@cnpapers Rivalries on the football field can be positive, according to Dr. Penny Fisher, director of adolescent and adult programs for Putnam County Schools.

Football Rivalries Still Thriving in Putnam County: ; High Spirits Have Run From Good-Natured to Downright Vicious - On and Off the Field

syoung@cnpapers Football rivalries in Putnam County have been churning emotions here for the better part of the past century, but at least only one person apparently died a rivalry related death.

Parents, Teachers: Learn About 4-H

In Putnam County, 4-H has as much name recognition as Coca-Cola. But, while most people can describe a Coke product, far fewer really know what 4-H is. Those who do - teachers, parents, 4-H alumni - sing 4-H's praises.

Church & Religious Group Activities

Gospel Sing Lesage Independent Church will sponsor a gospel sing at Valley Park in Hurricane. The 10th Annual Singing in the Valley will be held on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. inside the Valley Park Community Center. The groups performing will be the Singing Cookes and Cooke Brothers from Kingsport, Tenn. There is no admission charge; however, an offering will be collected for the group. CONCERT TO BENEFIT MISSION TO RUSSIA Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church in Hurricane will hold a con...

National Merit Semifinalists Named

Four Putnam County high school seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2006 National Merit Scholarship Program. JaneAnn Kenney, Nima Seyedtalebi and Linda Yao of Hurricane High School, and Jackie Weitenhiller, of Winfield High School, received notice along with approximately 16,000 other talented students last week.

Public Invited to 4-H Holiday Craft Workshop

The annual 4-H Holiday Craft Workshop and Cookie Exchange will be held Monday, Nov. 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Putnam Career and Technical Center in Eleanor. This workshop offers classes for adults and older youth (sixth grade and up) and a Kids Korner for Kindergarten through fifth- grade children.