Community News
Page 4 – August 24-25,2013
RECIPE OF THE WEEK:
Chicken & Veggie Skillet Ingredients 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.) ¼ cup Italian Dressing 1 zucchini, coarsely chopped 1/2cup thinly sliced red onions 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup snow peas ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Art by Natalie Larson
Directions: Cook chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 5 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Transfer to platter; cover to keep warm. Add dressing, zucchini and onions to skillet; cook on medium heat 4 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes and snow peas; cook 1 to 2 min. or until heated through. Top chicken with vegetable mixture and cheese.
Deputies Arrest Suspect in Fatal Stabbing By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
SCOTT DEPOT - At 1 a.m. Tuesday morning, 36-year-old Michael Facemyer was stabbed to death. Putnam County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic dispute call. Upon arriving, authorities found Facemyer on the front porch of the residence, suffering from multiple wounds to the torso
and arm, according to the incident report. EMS crews transported the man to CAMC Teays Valley Hospital where doctors pronounced him dead. Deputies and Hurricane officers arrested suspect Jonathan Facemyer, the victim's brother. Facemyer was then arraigned and charged with 1st degree murder. He remains in custody at the Western Regional Jail, bond pending.
August Birthdays! Happy Birthday to ALL
Keith Zimmerman (August 21st) Shaun Blake Aug. 23rd Cheryl Brendle Andrew Linville Natasha Robinson Ann Payne Brenda Keaton Leisha Campbell Darren Ball Carl Davis Chris Venoy Lisa Morris Karigan Paugh Eric Gill Jacqueline L. Chevalier Kenneth McCloud If you - or someone you know Barbara A. Nelson Clara J. Owens will be celebratrating a Deborah J. Owens birthday in the coming months... Sandra K. Farrar Call 304-743-6731 and give us Lisa E. Pressley their name - OR just email the Kelci Armstead information to Brad Armstead Linda Armstead trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com
WeeklyDevotional By Mary Jane “SCHOOL DAYS, SCHOOL DAYS” Thought for the week: And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thane house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. Deuteronomy 11-19 (KJV) Cabell county schools started August 8th this year - seems schools start earlier and earlier each year. Remember, when it never started till after Labor Day, early September, and you had enjoyed at least 3 full months away from school and was anxious to return? To be with friends, you had not seen all summer season, to meet and make new friends, to have the rest of your lifetime. School is described in Webster as a place of instruction; a body of pupils. When I went to elementary school, we had primary thru 6th grade, with two rooms and approximately 30 students total - everyone knew one another, where they lived, and how they lived.
Today it’s called pre-k thru 6; some schools have an enrollment of 730 students in elementary grades. Year 2009 Cabell-Midland High School had a total enrollment of 1,883 students. The 2012 graduating class had 401 students. How can you know all your classmates with this many students? Consolidation of schools may not be the future answer. When I attended, it was good to have a rival school spirit, against other schools, especially any type sports games. Now they are discussing all year round school. How is this going to affect the two parent working situation? School three weeks and off three weeks, guess I sound out of the loop, and I know future plans have been proven to work better in other states. I just think of the individual child as a student, a person, and how they are taught today compared to yesterdays. Are we pushing them ahead to adulthood too soon? Could this be causing loss of security, trust in parents, and leaning on drugs for
The Putnam Standard stability? Proverbs 4:13 - Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go; keep her; for she is thy life. We are in the informative computer age, in more ways than one. The Droid, the Internet, Iphone, Ipad, Ipod, Bluetooth, Skype, Robotics, Kindle, etc. Libraries may become obsolete; your car will be programmed to drive itself to destination, while you read your Kindle, and Skype your children. Each household will have a robot to do menial jobs. More obesity, more exercise clinics, call the Dr. on computer, he will diagnose it, then, go to a facility, laser out the diseased part and replace it with a man-made part. Be on your way the next day - called fast repair. We may live longer and faster but with less feeling. We will be the robot. Daniel 12: 4 - But thou Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. God will allow you to do things by your own knowledge and strength, only to make you aware that all your efforts are not sufficient to make it through this life without His divine influence and guidance --- Wilson Khashane Msendevu - quote. Prayer: Our Father in Heaven, give us the instruction to do thy will in all things. Amen.
Tri-County YMCA The Skinny: Aug. 20, 2013 Food Labels – You Are What You Read (Part 2) Food labels are a primary source of being able to understand what is being consumed. Being able to read and understand food labels is important because of the information that is posted - calories, fat, vitamins, sodium and other factors that can play a role in a healthy lifestyle. Last week the focus was on servings, calories and %Daily Values. This week the focus is on other nutrients, vitamins and ingredients. Last week the focus was on servings, calories and %Daily Values. This week the focus is on other nutrients, vitamins and ingredients. Additional nutrient information found on food labels includes carbohydrates and sugars. Why are these so important? Because many people
only look at fat and calories and don’t pay attention to carbs or sugars and these can have an adverse impact on maintaining healthy eating. There are three types of carbs – fiber, starches and sugars. Make sure that the type of carbs include whole grains, brown rice and pasta and a solid selection of fruits and vegetables. Another important part of food labels are the ingredients. Food that contain more than one ingredient must have an ingredient list on the label and those are listed by weight highest to lowest. In other words, those ingredients in the largest amounts are listed first on the list. The Food Drug Administration also has guidelines for certain claims on food labels such as Low Calorie (serving must be less than 40 calories) and Calorie Free (serving must have less
than 5 calories per serving). There are also certain standards for claims that are health related like linking together calcium and osteoporosis or high blood pressure and sodium. Bottom line is that it’s important to not only read but to understand the labels. It could be a real difference in the waistline! For more information on food labels, go to www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers. Tri-County YMCA is nonprofit organization located in Scott Depot and has served the Putnam County area since 1991. We offer a variety of fitness classes, programs and activities for individuals and families of all ages. For more information, please call 304757-0016or visit us online at www.tri-countyymca.org.
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