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Three Rivers Avian Center's Ron Perrone tells the crowd at the Putnam County Library about all of the birds of prey at his sanctuary in Brooks, W.Va. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Three Rivers Avian Center's Ron Perrone tells the crowd at the Putnam County Library about all of the birds of prey at his sanctuary in Brooks, W.Va.

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Wendy Perrone, of the Three Rivers Avian Center in Brooks, W.Va, talks about birds of prey on June 24 as the standing-room-only crowd listens intently. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Wendy Perrone, of the Three Rivers Avian Center in Brooks, W.Va, talks about birds of prey on June 24 as the standing-room-only crowd listens intently.

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Three Rivers Avian Center's Ron Perrone tells the crowd at the Putnam County Library about all of the birds of prey at his sanctuary in Brooks, W.Va. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Three Rivers Avian Center's Ron Perrone tells the crowd at the Putnam County Library about all of the birds of prey at his sanctuary in Brooks, W.Va.

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"Spirit," a golden eagle with a seven-foot wing span, shows off his wings last weekend at the Putnam County Library, as Wendy Perrone of the Three Rivers Avian Center speaks to the crowd. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald "Spirit," a golden eagle with a seven-foot wing span, shows off his wings last weekend at the Putnam County Library, as Wendy Perrone of the Three Rivers Avian Center speaks to the crowd.

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Last week at the Putnam County Library, Wendy Perrone, of the Three Rivers Avian Center in Brooks, W.Va., shows off "Spirit," a six-year-old Golden Eagle. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Last week at the Putnam County Library, Wendy Perrone, of the Three Rivers Avian Center in Brooks, W.Va., shows off "Spirit," a six-year-old Golden Eagle.

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Two-year-old Jessi Adkins checks out various feathers on June 24 as Ron and Wendy Perrone teach kids about birds of prey at the Putnam County Library at Exit 39. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Two-year-old Jessi Adkins checks out various feathers on June 24 as Ron and Wendy Perrone teach kids about birds of prey at the Putnam County Library at Exit 39.

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Scouts from Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church’s Troop 236 work on a project which entails rebuilding the miniature golf course near the Wave Pool on Memorial Day Weekend. The scouts are also putting benches around the park's new pond, and plan to build a fishing pier by the end of the month. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Scouts from Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist ChurchÕs Troop 236 work on a project that entails rebuilding the miniature golf course near the Wave Pool on Memorial Day Weekend. The scouts are also putting benches around the park's new pond, and plan to build a fishing pier by the end of the month.

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Although it does not have waves or a waterslide, the diving board is all this young swimmer requires. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald

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New England Patriots receiver Randy Moss returned to his home state last weekend for a celebrity golf tournament, where he posed for photos with various donors and golfers before hitting the links. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald New England Patriots receiver Randy Moss returned to his home state last weekend for a celebrity golf tournament, where he posed for photos with various donors and golfers before hitting the links.

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Sleepy Hollow Golf Club was the host of the first annual "Links for Learning Weekend Golf Extravaganza" put on by West Virginia native Randy Moss and several of his fellow athletes. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Sleepy Hollow Golf Club was the host of the first annual "Links for Learning Weekend Golf Extravaganza" put on by West Virginia native Randy Moss and several of his fellow athletes.

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New England Patriots’ superstar receiver Randy Moss returned to West Virginia last weekend to support his "Links for Learning" celebrity golf tournament at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in Hurricane. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald New England PatriotsÕ superstar receiver Randy Moss returned to West Virginia last weekend to support his "Links for Learning" celebrity golf tournament at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in Hurricane.

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Cross Lanes-Nitro base runner Tiffany Bartrum slides past the throw as Winfield pitcher Alex Kuhl tries for the tag Friday during all-star softball action in Nitro. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Cross Lanes-Nitro base runner Tiffany Bartrum slides past the throw as Winfield pitcher Alex Kuhl tries for the tag Friday during all-star softball action in Nitro.

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Winfield second baseman Chloe Cochran backs up teammate shortstop Mallory Litton in the Lady Generals’ All-Stars game in Nitro. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Winfield second baseman Chloe Cochran backs up teammate shortstop Mallory Litton in the Lady GeneralsÕ All-Stars game in Nitro.

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Winfield third baseman Ali Chambers watches as North Putnam base runner Ashley Arthur beats the ball to the bag during Saturday morning’s All Star game at Nitro. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Winfield third baseman Ali Chambers watches as North Putnam base runner Ashley Arthur beats the ball to the bag during Saturday morningÕs All-Star game at Nitro.

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Stretching hard for the throw last week, Ali Burdette tries to stay on first base as her ASA softball team practices in Buffalo. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Stretching hard for the throw last week, Ali Burdette tries to stay on first base as her ASA softball team practices in Buffalo.

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ASA softball player Amber Cochran takes in a hot grounder last week during practice in Buffalo. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald ASA softball player Amber Cochran takes in a hot grounder last week during practice in Buffalo.

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Olivia Dunn tries to stay between Ceaira Myers and the basket last Tuesday during basketball practice in Eleanor. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Olivia Dunn tries to stay between Ceaira Myers and the basket last Tuesday during basketball practice in Eleanor.

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Hannah Bailey drives for the lay up last Tuesday as she and several others practice at George Washington Middle School. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Hannah Bailey drives for the lay up last Tuesday as she and several others practice at George Washington Middle School.

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Young Alex Grass, 4, of Eleanor decides which angle to take on Hole 4 Saturday at Pond Hollow Golf in Hurricane. The miniature golf course, located near the Wave Pool in Valley Park, was recently refurbished as part of and Eagle Scout project.

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Christina Michelle Bowman wonders if the bowling pins between her and the hole will present a problem last week as she plays miniature golf in Valley Park. The Pond Hollow golf course, located near the Wave Pool, was recently refurbished as part of an Eagle Scout project.

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Abigail and Aaron Cohn check out a few books after watching the birds of prey class at the Putnam County Library last Tuesday. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Abigail and Aaron Cohn check out a few books after watching the birds of prey class at the Putnam County Library last Tuesday.

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Eight-month-old Claire Curry enjoys watching basketball practice last Tuesday in Eleanor. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Eight-month-old Claire Curry enjoys watching basketball practice last Tuesday in Eleanor.

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These Poca ladies watch their guys play football last week at the Buffalo practice field. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald These Poca ladies watch their guys play football last week at the Buffalo practice field.

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Five-year-old Tia Davis enjoys a hot day at the Buffalo High School practice field as local football players practice during football camp. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Five-year-old Tia Davis enjoys a hot day at the Buffalo High School practice field as local football players practice during football camp.

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Hailee Dunlap, 2, of Poca hangs out last week at the Buffalo practice field as local football players practice. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Hailee Dunlap, 2, of Poca hangs out last week at the Buffalo practice field as local football players practice.

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Young Megan Goff of Hurricane returns Mom’s serve last week at the public courts at Hurricane City Park. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Young Megan Goff of Hurricane returns MomÕs serve last week at the public courts at Hurricane City Park.

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Hard work for a good cause, as these Teays Valley Christian School volleyball players and supporters wash cars in Hurricane on Saturday to raise money for new uniforms. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Hard work for a good cause, as these Teays Valley Christian School volleyball players and supporters wash cars in Hurricane on Saturday to raise money for new uniforms.

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Hard work for a good cause, as these Teays Valley Christian School volleyball players and supporters wash cars in Hurricane on Saturday to raise money for new uniforms. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Hard work for a good cause, as these Teays Valley Christian School volleyball players and supporters wash cars in Hurricane on Saturday to raise money for new uniforms.

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Teays Valley Christian School volleyball players Bethany and Erin Legg advertise their team’s car wash Saturday at Huntington Bank’s parking lot on Greater Teays Boulevard in Hurricane. Billy Summers/The Putnam Herald Teays Valley Christian School volleyball players Bethany and Erin Legg advertise their teamÕs car wash Saturday at Huntington BankÕs parking lot on Greater Teays Boulevard in Hurricane.

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A full lunchroom was the scene midday at Putnam County SchoolsÕ Summer Academy at George Washington Middle School last Friday. The two-week program of summer enrichment activities focused on China, where the summer Olympics will be held.

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Yuya Taniguchi goes for the chocolate milk during lunch at FridayÕs Summer Academy at George Washington Middle School in Eleanor. The two-week program offers summer enrichment courses for area students.

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