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News in brief: Winfield show choir hosts bus trip to New York
Winfield show choir hosts bus trip to New York
NEW YORK -- You've voted for him. You've cheered for him. Now's your chance to see Putnam County's Derek Keeling perform as Danny in "Grease" on Broadway.
Winfield High School General Admission Show Choir boosters are sponsoring a "Greased Lightning" bus trip to New York to see the musical on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
It's a one-day trip with no hotel stay. A spot on the trip is $190, which includes an orchestra seating ticket to the show and a seat on the bus.
Participants will get some free time in the city to shop and dine. After the performance, Derek Keeling and possibly other cast members (which include "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks) will meet with the group.
For more information or to reserve a spot, call Kathy at 304-757-7871.
Putnam schools hold final kindergarten registration
WINFIELD -- Putnam County Schools will hold its final kindergarten registration on Aug. 4 at the Putnam Career & Technical Center in Eleanor. Registration includes speech, vision and hearing screenings for those children who have not completed a health check with the child's physician. Registration is by appointment only.
Children must be 5 prior to Sept. 1, 2008, in order to register.
Parents or guardians should bring the child, the child's original birth certificate with a raised seal, proof of up-to-date immunizations, and the child's Social Security number. They must also provide proof of residency in the form of a current utility bill or mortgage or lease agreement.
To make an appointment to register your child, call Beth Smith at 304-586-0500 ext. 178.
Putnam pools marking down admission rates
HURRICANE -- Putnam County families are invited to enjoy local swimming holes at a discounted rate during two special days in August.
The Putnam County Parks and Recreation Commission invites you to explore the Waves of Fun water park or the County Pool at Eleanor on Wednesday, Aug. 6 and Wednesday, Aug. 13.
One-price admission will be offered from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. All-day admission will be $4 at the Wave Pool (mini-golf included) and $1.50 at the County Park Pool.
There will be no rain checks.
For more information, call Waves of Fun at 304-562-2355 or County Park Pool at 304-586-3539.
Lakeside Elementary hosts student enrollment
HURRICANE -- Students new to Lakeside Elementary are invited to enroll for the 2008-09 school year on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Principal Tammy Dill and Secretary Mary Jo Harris will be available from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to enroll new students.
Parents must present proof of residence (tax ticket, current utility, etc. with street address and name of resident), child's birth certificate (with a raised seal from the department of vital statistics), child's Social Security card and child's shot record.
School begins on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Students named to Dean's List at Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Two Putnam County students are making waves at Virginia Tech.
Theron M. Gibbs, of Hurricane, and Erin J. Smithberger, of Scott Depot, have both been named to the dean's list for the spring 2008 semester.
Gibbs is a senior majoring in forestry in the College of Natural Resources. Smithberger is a senior majoring in biochemistry in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
To qualify for the dean's list, students must attempt at least 12 credit hours graded on the A-F option and earn a 3.4 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) during the semester.
West Teays offers new student registration
HURRICANE -- Early registration for West Teays Elementary School will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 8.
Please be sure to bring your child's birth certificate with raised seal, Social Security card, shot records, and a current utility bill for proof of residence.
Cub scout pack now accepting new members
WINFIELD -- Cub Scouts Pack 202, based in Winfield, is scouting for new members for the year 2008-2009. Boys in grades one through five this fall are invited to join the pack.
Pack 202 has two activities planned each month for this summer (free for registered boys at Pack 202) and weekly meetings and activities planned for this fall starting Sept. 2. Summer activities include a pool party and hiking. Some of the fall activities include participating in the Winfield Parade in September, as well as participating in the Raingutter Regatta and Pinewood Derby.
Applications can be picked up at the United Methodist Church in Winfield, between 9 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday. For more information, e-mail the Pack 202 secretary at Susanne.Shrewsbury@gmail.com.
Fibromyalgia self-help group to host meeting
SCOTT DEPOT -- The Fibromyalgia Self-Help Group is hosting its monthly meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m., July 21 at FamilyCare, 301-6 Great Teays Blvd., in Scott Depot.
The speaker will be Kimberly Marcum from the Auto-Immune Support Group in Huntington, W.Va.
Anyone interested in gathering and supporting those whose daily lives are impacted by this disorder is invited. This event is free. For more information, call Michelle Kosa, MSW, 304-757-6999, ext. 23.
Basket bingo to benefit Buffalo High Football
BUFFALO -- Longaberger Basket Bingo to benefit the Buffalo High Football Team will be held on Friday, Aug. 8 at the Eleanor Town Hall above the Fire Department.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the games will begin at 7 p.m. Prizes will include great baskets, multiple specials and a grand special of 12 place settings of Longaberger Pottery Dishes.
Call 304-937-3415 if for more information.
FamilyCare offers free nutritional classes
There's one more chance to take a free Monthly Nutrition Class this summer at FamilyCare in Teays Valley.
Low Cholesterol Choices will be taught from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 13 at FamilyCare, 301-6 Great Teays Blvd. Scott Depot.
Other classes frequently offered at the center include Carb Counting for Diabetics and Low-Salt Choices.
For more information about Low Cholesterol Choices or other upcoming classes, call the FamilyCare Social Worker, Michelle Kosa, at 304-757-6999 ext. 23.
