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In June 2009 the Public Service
Training component of RESA 3 capi-
talized on an opportunity to enhance
the training of regional first respond-
ers We entered into a contract with
Bayer Crop Science a chemical man-
ufacturer located in Institute WV to
assume training operations at a facili-
ty that had been constructed by a
previous entity The center functioned
in the capacity to train local emergen-
cy response agencies with a primary
focus in firefighting and hazardous
materials incidents This center had
been built and operated by Rhone-
Poulenc Bayer Crop Science had in-
herited the facility with the acquisition
of Rhone-Poulenc RESA 3 Public Ser-
vice Training adjunct faculty had con-
ducted training sessions at the facility
and was fully prepared to jump into
new opportunities
RESA 3 Emergency
Preparedness
Training Center
1
Safety Training
Begins at Home
3
Gifted Writer
Shares Poem
4
RESA 3 Welcomes
New Employees
5
Mingo ABE Hosts
Fall GED Recogni-
tion Event
6
RESA 3 Continues
Efforts to Provide
a Positive Work
Environment
6
Herersquos to Your 7
Emergency Pre-
paredness Word
Search
8
Whatrsquos inside
RESA 3 Emergency Preparedness Training
Center
Volume 1 Issue 4 October 2013
by John Smoot RESA 3 Public Service Training
RESA 3
501 22nd Street
Dunbar WV 25064
304-766-7655
The Emergency Preparedness Train-
ing Center better known as EPTC
provides facilities to train emergency
responders attached to fire depart-
ments law enforcement emergency
medical services and technical rescue
groups which include fields of high
(Continued on page 2)
The three story Tactical Training Building
(Old shipping containers were used to fabri-
cate this building)
Team members preparing to search for
victims
A team moving a victim from a third story
window
RESA 3 Emergency Preparednesshellip
Page 2
angle rope rescue confined space
rescue and vehicular rescue
Enrollment during calendar year
2012 brought nearly 1000 stu-
dents to the
EPTC They
came mostly
from the fire-
fighting commu-
nity with the
highest percent-
age coming from local fire depart-
ments located in RESA 2 and 3 dis-
tricts The remaining enrollments
represented the industrial commu-
nity with a primary focus on fire-
fighting hazardous materials and
confined space rescue
The EPTC provides two classrooms
and a maintenance center There
are two buildings onsite to offer
firefighters a controlled environ-
ment to undergo live fire training
conditions The first building is a
two story facility primarily con-
structed for industrial firefighting
(Continued from page 1) and rescue training This building
was built when the EPTC first
opened in 1995 The second build-
ing added in 2013 is a three story
building constructed for the pur-
pose of both municipal and indus-
trial firefighters to hone firefighting
and rescue
skills in a
multi-look
building
A Fire Be-
havior Lab is
attached to the three story build-
ing This provides firefighters the
opportunity to participate in hostile
fire events in a controlled setting
A hostile fire event is a condition
firefighters are finding themselves
in more and more due to our
homes being loaded with plastics
and synthetics It is not uncom-
mon for firefighters to be intro-
duced to heat environments of
1500o F We are able to produce
these conditions with little risk to
students due to the construction of
the lab Not only does the lab pro-
duce the look of a hostile event it
allows firefighters to develop skills
necessary to prevent and survive
an event should one occur The lab
also provides a heat and smoke
system that serves the three story
building with a furnace for stu-
dents to work in a realistic setting
without the danger of direct con-
tact with flames
There are six propane fueled
props to simulate fires in industrial
scenarios The propane storage is
contained within two 1000-gallon
vessels To add to the props listed
there are several large vehicles to
be used to create vehicle rescue
incidents hazardous materials
props for teams to refine their
skills essential to mitigate a haz-
ardous materials incident and a
confined space rescue simulator
for operating in a confined and
contaminated air space
There are three fire trucks that
have been donated to the EPTC
over the past couple of years
(Continued on page 3)
Observing a hostile fire event in the lab Industrial firefighters attacking a flammable gas fire
It is not uncommon for
firefighters to be introduced to
heat environments of 1500o F
RESA 3 Emergency Preparednesshellip
Page 3
They came from the Tornado Vol-
unteer Fire Department the Ripley
Volunteer Fire Department and
the Putnam County Fire Service
Board
(Continued from page 2) The training curriculums delivered
to the emergency response com-
munity is provided by a cadre of
highly-trained adjunct instructors
They are credentialed by the West
Virginia Department of Education
and represent a wide array of ex-
pertise
If anyone has questions about the
facility or would like to schedule a
visit please contact John Smoot at
304-766-7655 ext 221 If he is
unavailable you can speak with
Jim Shedd at ext 120 or Tammy
Norman at ext 122
Firefighters practice rescuing an unconscious firefighter Developing the critical skill of self-rescue
It has been said that the toughest
crowd to sell is under your own roof
but Jim Shedd RESA 3rsquos own Direc-
tor of Public Service Training led ap-
preciative groups of RESA 3 employ-
ees through a safety class and left
them asking for more As part of
aligning Septemberrsquos Emergency Pre-
paredness Month with our RESA 3
Safety Plan the Dunbar employees
were trained on September 17 and
the Nitro employees completed train-
ing on September 23 If you were
unable to attend contact Jim Shedd
at ext 120 because you donrsquot want
to miss this pertinent information
Jim will schedule a make-up session
in October
Be safe Check out these tips
Do not plug a refrigerator or
microwave (of any size) into a
power strip Itrsquos a fire waiting
to happen
Space heaters are the greatest
fire hazard Dress warmly and
minimize their use
Do not store paintsflammable
liquids near boilershot water
tanks Unnoticed vapors are
explosive
Itrsquos not just good housekeep-
ingmdashkeep exits clear
Check smoke heat and CO2
detectors periodically and
change batteries twice a year
Do drills at work and at home
Know your nearest exits
wherever you are
Report suspicious-looking peo-
pleitems
(Continued on page 7)
Safety Training Begins at Home by L J Bittle PreK-12 Services Secretary RESA 3
PST Training Director Jim Shedd
provides safety training for RESA
3 employees
Gifted Writer Shares Poem
Page 4
By Pam Young Instructor Putnam Adult Learning Center
Imagine
By Michael McGraw
Imagine yourself
Alone in your head
Yoursquore hanging dangling
From a silver thread
Empty alone
With the monsters within
Internally screaming
You just want to give in
Now imagine thatrsquos you
Every day every hour
Forever sinking
Like a wilting flower
You try to tell your dad
And you try to tell your mom
But they say yoursquore being silly
Yoursquove just got to move on
Because teens donrsquot know sorrow
Nor the hardships of life
Theyrsquore just kids with imaginations
Just looking for attention right
You think that therersquos none
Who know how you feel
Yoursquore just so alone
But the feelingsmdashtheyrsquore real
Useless
Neglected
Forgotten
Distressed
Alone
Afraid
But mostly
Depressed
And yoursquore friends
They go on
Like nothing has changed
ldquoThey must not carerdquo
Your thoughts whisper
The lies in your brain
You canrsquot escape it
Trapped in your own skin
Yoursquore ugly
Yoursquore hated
But you mask it with a grin
You hate what you feel
So instead you feel nothing
Your insides are numb
Your confidence crumbling
You look to other things
To stop the pain
Cutting pills
But it gives you no gain
And the people around you
Shout abuse your way
ldquoYoursquore hurting yourself stop itrdquo
Thatrsquos all they ever say
No matter how you plead
That yoursquore broken inside
They turn the other way
They run they hide
They say yoursquore just foolish
Itrsquos all in your head
What they donrsquot know is inside
Yoursquore already dead
Michael McGraw is a student at the Putnam Adult Learning Center
located at the Putnam Career amp Technical Center in Eleanor West
Virginia He is working on obtaining his GED by the end of this year
Michael lives with his mother and brother in Buffalo
We learned this year that Michael is an avid poetry writer You will
find his poetry both eloquent and poignant Below is his poem enti-
tled ldquoImaginerdquo
Michael McGraw student at Put-
nam Adult Learning Center is
working on obtaining his GED by
the end of the year
RESA 3 Welcomes New Employees
Page 5
RESA 3 has some new faces this
fall Three new colleagues have
recently joined our family Mike
Carte Jennifer Miller and Mandy
Flora
Mike comes to RESA 3 from Kana-
wha County Schools where he
served as a chemistry teacher for
16 years He will serve as the
College and Career ReadySTEM
Coordinator
Mike is a graduate of West Virginia
State College and Marshall Univer-
sity He and his wife Caroline re-
side in Charleston They have two
childrenmdashAaron age 11 and
Jonah age 7
After earning a BS degree in Or-
ganizational Leadership Jennifer
joined a company in the wireless
telecommunications industry Dur-
ing her 11-year tenure she held
many leadership roles Her last
and longest tenure position was as
a District Manager of retail sales
Jennifer joined RESA 3 on August
21 as an E-rate coordinator where
she will provide support to coun-
ties for all E-rate processes
Jennifer lives in Hurricane with her
husband and three children She is
extremely excited to be a part of
the RESA 3 team and wants to
thank everyone for being so help-
ful during her transition
(For more information on the E-
rate program please visit the
WVDE webpage at http
wvdestatewvustechnology
eratemanualbeginnerhtm)
Before joining the RESA 3 team
Mandy taught 4th grade at Guyan-
dotte Elementary which is located
on the Ohio River in Cabell County
While teaching at Guyandotte
Mandy says that the school was
under a school improvement plan
for three years This experience
allowed her the opportunity to
grow as a teacher As a result of
teaching in a school that was un-
der a school improvement plan ldquoI
bring with me that challenging
stretching experience which made
me a better educator and leaderrdquo
Mandy also spent three years
working with tri-state teachers for
Marshall Universityrsquos Writing Pro-
ject as well as two years training
student teachers in the areas of
student engagement classroom
management and project-based
learning
Mandy currently lives in Hunting-
ton which has been her hometown
for most of her life She lives with
her husband Greg and her new-
born daughter Alice who was
born in August Mandy goes on to
say ldquoOur cute dog Jerry also
lives with us though he gets sig-
nificantly less attention these
daysrdquo
Mandy expresses her excitement
about her new position at RESA 3
ldquoI am thrilled to be a part of the
amazing RESA 3 team to serve
Boone Kanawha Clay and Putnam
counties as a teacher mentor and
school improvement coordinator
This is my dream job as I feel
called to come alongside educators
to determine and deliver what is
best for the students of West Vir-
giniardquo
We are excited about these new
additions to our RESA 3 family and
look forward to getting to know
them better
Mike Carte College and Career Ready
STEM Coordinator RESA 3
Mandy Flora Teacher MentorSchool Im-
provement Coordinator RESA 3 Pictured
with husband Greg and daughter Alice
Mandy amp Gregrsquos
dog Jerry
The RESA 3 Holiday Committee
was formed in October 2012 as a
way of promoting a positive work
environment as well as a way of
providing opportunities for employ-
ees to give back to the communi-
ties they serve This committee
continues to be active in its efforts
In September employees were
encouraged to wear lapel pins in
order to remember and honor the
victims as well as heroes of 911
In October employees will be pro-
vided with pink ribbons that will be
worn in honor of Breast Cancer
Awareness month
The following is a list of upcoming
events planned by this committee
October 16 Breast Cancer
Awareness
Pink ribbons will be worn by em-
ployees to promote Breast Cancer
Awareness
October 23 Halloween Party
This annual event promotes fun
and laughter while giving employ-
ees a chance to network with one
another in a fun-filled atmosphere
Employees are encouraged to wear
costumes and eat lunch with one
another Games costumes and
snacks are part of this special
event
November 1mdash20 Thankful for
Critters Campaign
During November employees will
be given the opportunity to help
the animal shelterHumane Society
by bringing in pet items that will be
donated
December Food for the Unfor-
tunate Project
In December donations of non-
perishable food will be collected
and donated to those who are in
need
December 18 AIDSHIV
Awareness
Employees will be provided ribbons
to wear in order to raise awareness
about AIDSHIV issues facing our
communities
RESA 3 Continues Efforts to Provide a Positive Work Environment
Page 6
RESA employees wore lapel
pins on September 11 to
remember the victims and
heroes of 911
The Mingo Adult Basic Education
program recently hosted a Fall
Student Recognition Program on
the Williamson Campus of South-
ern West Virginia Community amp
Technical College for students who
passed the GED examination in the
2012-13 school year
Eight graduates and more than 60
friends and family members at-
tended the event that was co-
hosted by the Williamson Campus
SWVCTC staff Rita Roberson Di-
rector of Campus Operations wel-
comed those in attendance and
Mingo County Schools GED Exam-
iner John Webb was a guest
speaker
Three of this years graduates
Jennie Branham Kayla
Colegrove and Jennifer Ray who
are currently enrolled at SWVCTC
were recently selected for the Ap-
palachian Leadership Academy
ALA recipient Jennifer Ray ex-
plained that in addition to receiv-
ing full tuition for four semesters
and a book allowance the stu-
dents are afforded the opportunity
to strengthen their leadership skills
and become
engaged citi-
zens in their
respective communities The grad-
uates were awarded a certificate of
achievement and were congratu-
lated by ABE Instructors Dan Pa-
tierno and Mary Oliver and by Re-
gional ABE Coordinator Marie Bias-
Jones Another ceremony is
planned for spring to honor the
graduating class of 2013-14
The Mingo ABE program is operat-
ed by the RESA 23 Adult Basic
Education program
Some people give time some money
some their skills and connections
some literally give their lifes blood
But everyone has something to give
mdashBarbara Bush
Mingo ABE Hosts Fall GED Recognition Event By Mary Oliver ABE Instructor Mingo County
The summer sands have sifted through our fingers of time at light speed Just sayinrsquo As
we wave farewell to record humidity we look forward to a taste perhaps of Indian
Summer And as for Autumn she has arrived with a wink and a promise for us to explore savor and treasure
Explore ndash So if my job description could include hitting all of the Fall festivals around Irsquod already be on that
haywagon The fun is infectious Um maybe steer clear of the zombie booth Otherwise hot cars cold drinks
caramel apples and apple butter kettle corn and Indian cornmdashnot to mention parades and pumpkins crafts
and quilts music and moremdashensure therersquos something for everyone Engage in some fresh air activity and ven-
ture out to the festival corn maze school carnival haunted trail zombie walk or pumpkin farm nearest you
For a getaway enjoy a leafndashpeepinrsquo drive around the state to another RESArsquos fair or festivalhellipitrsquos all good
Savor ndash Not just for jack-o-lanterns anymore one of the three healthiest foods of all time is Pumpkin In
your search of the five fruitsveggies we need each day this big orange beauty has tons of beta carotene to
resist heart disease and is loaded with fiber and vitamin A Of course there are many shades of pumpkin just
ask Sherwin-Williams Ok ok just donrsquot throw a pumpkin Speaking of if yoursquore out selecting a nice pie speci-
men and yoursquore asked ldquoWhen is a pumpkin not a pumpkinrdquo grab your pumpkin and run because the punch-
line is ldquoWhen itrsquos a squashrdquo (picture specimen hitting ground forcefully) And sure enough it is a member of
the squashcucumber family Cucurbita the Latin or Gourd the Appalachian Visit your favorite pumpkin patch
and scare-up some pumpkins You will be eating well
Treats ndash Try this MampMRice Krispies Treats Candy Corn recipe at wwwbrightideascom You could also make a
batch without the icing and candies and the ldquocornrdquo would still be adorable
Tricks ndash As we work on managing nutrient information we trust in product labeling But the mammoth health
food industry and its matching bankroll can invite unproven product data Watch out for the spin on labels that
include words like healthy antioxidants prevents heart diseasecancerother bad stuff Dig deeper in the de-
scriptioningredients to assess validity A product needs to have evidence to verify these claims or eventually
ends up in court 7-Up Cherry recently removed antioxidant claims from their labels as part of a settlement
The jury is still out on vitaminwaterregrsquos labeling currently in litigation
Treasure ndash Detach your calendar from your side and jot down (or type) some things you want to treasure dur-
ing the month of October some things for which you are thankful during November and some things to reflect
upon during December Wow Therersquos so much Maybe you can help or visit someone Go or callmdashit will make
their day and maybe yours too Spend a few moments on your special item each day It will be listed right
there so you wonrsquot forget We may call this the 90-day plan to happiness Any publishers out there interested
Thanks Jim Shedd Tammy Norman and John Smoot for the great education you provide through Public Ser-
vice Training Also thank you first responders for your dedicated service
Sources ShopSmart October 2013 teshcom Popular Mechanics October 2013 pumpkin-patchcom
Herersquos to Your Health
Page 7
By L J Bittle PreK-12 Services Secretary RESA 3
Watch this Active Shooter video
at httpwwwyoutubecom
watch
v=5VcSwejU2D0ampsafe=active
Safety Training Begins at Home Continued from page 3
October 6-12 2013 - Fire Safe-
ty Week Stay updated on Outside
Burn Regulations Is your childrsquos
school or youth group visiting the
fire station in October Tag along
Itrsquos great to meet these unsung
heroes and stations often have
smoke detectors free to visitors
November 3 2013 ndash Daylight
Savings Time Change the bat-
teries in your detectors
Dunbar Location (Main Office)
501 22nd Street
Dunbar WV 25064
Nitro Location (Technology Center)
3942 39th Street East
Nitro WV 25143
Phone 304-766-7655
Toll free 1-800-257-3723
Fax 304-766-7915
Kelly Watts Executive Director
Email kwattsaccessk12wvus
Phone 3047667655 ext 125
RESA 3 Mission
To provide high quality cost effective
life-long education programs and services
to students schools school systems
and communities
Emergency Preparedness Word Search
httpresa3k12wvus
WORD LIST
BATTERIES
CALM
EMERGENCY
EVACUATE
EXTINGUISHER
FLASHLIGHT
FOOD
GLOVES
HELMET
LISTEN
MEETINGPLACE
PHONE
PLAN
RADIO
SAFETY
SHELTER
SUPPLYKIT
WATER
WEATHER
RESA 3 Emergency Preparednesshellip
Page 2
angle rope rescue confined space
rescue and vehicular rescue
Enrollment during calendar year
2012 brought nearly 1000 stu-
dents to the
EPTC They
came mostly
from the fire-
fighting commu-
nity with the
highest percent-
age coming from local fire depart-
ments located in RESA 2 and 3 dis-
tricts The remaining enrollments
represented the industrial commu-
nity with a primary focus on fire-
fighting hazardous materials and
confined space rescue
The EPTC provides two classrooms
and a maintenance center There
are two buildings onsite to offer
firefighters a controlled environ-
ment to undergo live fire training
conditions The first building is a
two story facility primarily con-
structed for industrial firefighting
(Continued from page 1) and rescue training This building
was built when the EPTC first
opened in 1995 The second build-
ing added in 2013 is a three story
building constructed for the pur-
pose of both municipal and indus-
trial firefighters to hone firefighting
and rescue
skills in a
multi-look
building
A Fire Be-
havior Lab is
attached to the three story build-
ing This provides firefighters the
opportunity to participate in hostile
fire events in a controlled setting
A hostile fire event is a condition
firefighters are finding themselves
in more and more due to our
homes being loaded with plastics
and synthetics It is not uncom-
mon for firefighters to be intro-
duced to heat environments of
1500o F We are able to produce
these conditions with little risk to
students due to the construction of
the lab Not only does the lab pro-
duce the look of a hostile event it
allows firefighters to develop skills
necessary to prevent and survive
an event should one occur The lab
also provides a heat and smoke
system that serves the three story
building with a furnace for stu-
dents to work in a realistic setting
without the danger of direct con-
tact with flames
There are six propane fueled
props to simulate fires in industrial
scenarios The propane storage is
contained within two 1000-gallon
vessels To add to the props listed
there are several large vehicles to
be used to create vehicle rescue
incidents hazardous materials
props for teams to refine their
skills essential to mitigate a haz-
ardous materials incident and a
confined space rescue simulator
for operating in a confined and
contaminated air space
There are three fire trucks that
have been donated to the EPTC
over the past couple of years
(Continued on page 3)
Observing a hostile fire event in the lab Industrial firefighters attacking a flammable gas fire
It is not uncommon for
firefighters to be introduced to
heat environments of 1500o F
RESA 3 Emergency Preparednesshellip
Page 3
They came from the Tornado Vol-
unteer Fire Department the Ripley
Volunteer Fire Department and
the Putnam County Fire Service
Board
(Continued from page 2) The training curriculums delivered
to the emergency response com-
munity is provided by a cadre of
highly-trained adjunct instructors
They are credentialed by the West
Virginia Department of Education
and represent a wide array of ex-
pertise
If anyone has questions about the
facility or would like to schedule a
visit please contact John Smoot at
304-766-7655 ext 221 If he is
unavailable you can speak with
Jim Shedd at ext 120 or Tammy
Norman at ext 122
Firefighters practice rescuing an unconscious firefighter Developing the critical skill of self-rescue
It has been said that the toughest
crowd to sell is under your own roof
but Jim Shedd RESA 3rsquos own Direc-
tor of Public Service Training led ap-
preciative groups of RESA 3 employ-
ees through a safety class and left
them asking for more As part of
aligning Septemberrsquos Emergency Pre-
paredness Month with our RESA 3
Safety Plan the Dunbar employees
were trained on September 17 and
the Nitro employees completed train-
ing on September 23 If you were
unable to attend contact Jim Shedd
at ext 120 because you donrsquot want
to miss this pertinent information
Jim will schedule a make-up session
in October
Be safe Check out these tips
Do not plug a refrigerator or
microwave (of any size) into a
power strip Itrsquos a fire waiting
to happen
Space heaters are the greatest
fire hazard Dress warmly and
minimize their use
Do not store paintsflammable
liquids near boilershot water
tanks Unnoticed vapors are
explosive
Itrsquos not just good housekeep-
ingmdashkeep exits clear
Check smoke heat and CO2
detectors periodically and
change batteries twice a year
Do drills at work and at home
Know your nearest exits
wherever you are
Report suspicious-looking peo-
pleitems
(Continued on page 7)
Safety Training Begins at Home by L J Bittle PreK-12 Services Secretary RESA 3
PST Training Director Jim Shedd
provides safety training for RESA
3 employees
Gifted Writer Shares Poem
Page 4
By Pam Young Instructor Putnam Adult Learning Center
Imagine
By Michael McGraw
Imagine yourself
Alone in your head
Yoursquore hanging dangling
From a silver thread
Empty alone
With the monsters within
Internally screaming
You just want to give in
Now imagine thatrsquos you
Every day every hour
Forever sinking
Like a wilting flower
You try to tell your dad
And you try to tell your mom
But they say yoursquore being silly
Yoursquove just got to move on
Because teens donrsquot know sorrow
Nor the hardships of life
Theyrsquore just kids with imaginations
Just looking for attention right
You think that therersquos none
Who know how you feel
Yoursquore just so alone
But the feelingsmdashtheyrsquore real
Useless
Neglected
Forgotten
Distressed
Alone
Afraid
But mostly
Depressed
And yoursquore friends
They go on
Like nothing has changed
ldquoThey must not carerdquo
Your thoughts whisper
The lies in your brain
You canrsquot escape it
Trapped in your own skin
Yoursquore ugly
Yoursquore hated
But you mask it with a grin
You hate what you feel
So instead you feel nothing
Your insides are numb
Your confidence crumbling
You look to other things
To stop the pain
Cutting pills
But it gives you no gain
And the people around you
Shout abuse your way
ldquoYoursquore hurting yourself stop itrdquo
Thatrsquos all they ever say
No matter how you plead
That yoursquore broken inside
They turn the other way
They run they hide
They say yoursquore just foolish
Itrsquos all in your head
What they donrsquot know is inside
Yoursquore already dead
Michael McGraw is a student at the Putnam Adult Learning Center
located at the Putnam Career amp Technical Center in Eleanor West
Virginia He is working on obtaining his GED by the end of this year
Michael lives with his mother and brother in Buffalo
We learned this year that Michael is an avid poetry writer You will
find his poetry both eloquent and poignant Below is his poem enti-
tled ldquoImaginerdquo
Michael McGraw student at Put-
nam Adult Learning Center is
working on obtaining his GED by
the end of the year
RESA 3 Welcomes New Employees
Page 5
RESA 3 has some new faces this
fall Three new colleagues have
recently joined our family Mike
Carte Jennifer Miller and Mandy
Flora
Mike comes to RESA 3 from Kana-
wha County Schools where he
served as a chemistry teacher for
16 years He will serve as the
College and Career ReadySTEM
Coordinator
Mike is a graduate of West Virginia
State College and Marshall Univer-
sity He and his wife Caroline re-
side in Charleston They have two
childrenmdashAaron age 11 and
Jonah age 7
After earning a BS degree in Or-
ganizational Leadership Jennifer
joined a company in the wireless
telecommunications industry Dur-
ing her 11-year tenure she held
many leadership roles Her last
and longest tenure position was as
a District Manager of retail sales
Jennifer joined RESA 3 on August
21 as an E-rate coordinator where
she will provide support to coun-
ties for all E-rate processes
Jennifer lives in Hurricane with her
husband and three children She is
extremely excited to be a part of
the RESA 3 team and wants to
thank everyone for being so help-
ful during her transition
(For more information on the E-
rate program please visit the
WVDE webpage at http
wvdestatewvustechnology
eratemanualbeginnerhtm)
Before joining the RESA 3 team
Mandy taught 4th grade at Guyan-
dotte Elementary which is located
on the Ohio River in Cabell County
While teaching at Guyandotte
Mandy says that the school was
under a school improvement plan
for three years This experience
allowed her the opportunity to
grow as a teacher As a result of
teaching in a school that was un-
der a school improvement plan ldquoI
bring with me that challenging
stretching experience which made
me a better educator and leaderrdquo
Mandy also spent three years
working with tri-state teachers for
Marshall Universityrsquos Writing Pro-
ject as well as two years training
student teachers in the areas of
student engagement classroom
management and project-based
learning
Mandy currently lives in Hunting-
ton which has been her hometown
for most of her life She lives with
her husband Greg and her new-
born daughter Alice who was
born in August Mandy goes on to
say ldquoOur cute dog Jerry also
lives with us though he gets sig-
nificantly less attention these
daysrdquo
Mandy expresses her excitement
about her new position at RESA 3
ldquoI am thrilled to be a part of the
amazing RESA 3 team to serve
Boone Kanawha Clay and Putnam
counties as a teacher mentor and
school improvement coordinator
This is my dream job as I feel
called to come alongside educators
to determine and deliver what is
best for the students of West Vir-
giniardquo
We are excited about these new
additions to our RESA 3 family and
look forward to getting to know
them better
Mike Carte College and Career Ready
STEM Coordinator RESA 3
Mandy Flora Teacher MentorSchool Im-
provement Coordinator RESA 3 Pictured
with husband Greg and daughter Alice
Mandy amp Gregrsquos
dog Jerry
The RESA 3 Holiday Committee
was formed in October 2012 as a
way of promoting a positive work
environment as well as a way of
providing opportunities for employ-
ees to give back to the communi-
ties they serve This committee
continues to be active in its efforts
In September employees were
encouraged to wear lapel pins in
order to remember and honor the
victims as well as heroes of 911
In October employees will be pro-
vided with pink ribbons that will be
worn in honor of Breast Cancer
Awareness month
The following is a list of upcoming
events planned by this committee
October 16 Breast Cancer
Awareness
Pink ribbons will be worn by em-
ployees to promote Breast Cancer
Awareness
October 23 Halloween Party
This annual event promotes fun
and laughter while giving employ-
ees a chance to network with one
another in a fun-filled atmosphere
Employees are encouraged to wear
costumes and eat lunch with one
another Games costumes and
snacks are part of this special
event
November 1mdash20 Thankful for
Critters Campaign
During November employees will
be given the opportunity to help
the animal shelterHumane Society
by bringing in pet items that will be
donated
December Food for the Unfor-
tunate Project
In December donations of non-
perishable food will be collected
and donated to those who are in
need
December 18 AIDSHIV
Awareness
Employees will be provided ribbons
to wear in order to raise awareness
about AIDSHIV issues facing our
communities
RESA 3 Continues Efforts to Provide a Positive Work Environment
Page 6
RESA employees wore lapel
pins on September 11 to
remember the victims and
heroes of 911
The Mingo Adult Basic Education
program recently hosted a Fall
Student Recognition Program on
the Williamson Campus of South-
ern West Virginia Community amp
Technical College for students who
passed the GED examination in the
2012-13 school year
Eight graduates and more than 60
friends and family members at-
tended the event that was co-
hosted by the Williamson Campus
SWVCTC staff Rita Roberson Di-
rector of Campus Operations wel-
comed those in attendance and
Mingo County Schools GED Exam-
iner John Webb was a guest
speaker
Three of this years graduates
Jennie Branham Kayla
Colegrove and Jennifer Ray who
are currently enrolled at SWVCTC
were recently selected for the Ap-
palachian Leadership Academy
ALA recipient Jennifer Ray ex-
plained that in addition to receiv-
ing full tuition for four semesters
and a book allowance the stu-
dents are afforded the opportunity
to strengthen their leadership skills
and become
engaged citi-
zens in their
respective communities The grad-
uates were awarded a certificate of
achievement and were congratu-
lated by ABE Instructors Dan Pa-
tierno and Mary Oliver and by Re-
gional ABE Coordinator Marie Bias-
Jones Another ceremony is
planned for spring to honor the
graduating class of 2013-14
The Mingo ABE program is operat-
ed by the RESA 23 Adult Basic
Education program
Some people give time some money
some their skills and connections
some literally give their lifes blood
But everyone has something to give
mdashBarbara Bush
Mingo ABE Hosts Fall GED Recognition Event By Mary Oliver ABE Instructor Mingo County
The summer sands have sifted through our fingers of time at light speed Just sayinrsquo As
we wave farewell to record humidity we look forward to a taste perhaps of Indian
Summer And as for Autumn she has arrived with a wink and a promise for us to explore savor and treasure
Explore ndash So if my job description could include hitting all of the Fall festivals around Irsquod already be on that
haywagon The fun is infectious Um maybe steer clear of the zombie booth Otherwise hot cars cold drinks
caramel apples and apple butter kettle corn and Indian cornmdashnot to mention parades and pumpkins crafts
and quilts music and moremdashensure therersquos something for everyone Engage in some fresh air activity and ven-
ture out to the festival corn maze school carnival haunted trail zombie walk or pumpkin farm nearest you
For a getaway enjoy a leafndashpeepinrsquo drive around the state to another RESArsquos fair or festivalhellipitrsquos all good
Savor ndash Not just for jack-o-lanterns anymore one of the three healthiest foods of all time is Pumpkin In
your search of the five fruitsveggies we need each day this big orange beauty has tons of beta carotene to
resist heart disease and is loaded with fiber and vitamin A Of course there are many shades of pumpkin just
ask Sherwin-Williams Ok ok just donrsquot throw a pumpkin Speaking of if yoursquore out selecting a nice pie speci-
men and yoursquore asked ldquoWhen is a pumpkin not a pumpkinrdquo grab your pumpkin and run because the punch-
line is ldquoWhen itrsquos a squashrdquo (picture specimen hitting ground forcefully) And sure enough it is a member of
the squashcucumber family Cucurbita the Latin or Gourd the Appalachian Visit your favorite pumpkin patch
and scare-up some pumpkins You will be eating well
Treats ndash Try this MampMRice Krispies Treats Candy Corn recipe at wwwbrightideascom You could also make a
batch without the icing and candies and the ldquocornrdquo would still be adorable
Tricks ndash As we work on managing nutrient information we trust in product labeling But the mammoth health
food industry and its matching bankroll can invite unproven product data Watch out for the spin on labels that
include words like healthy antioxidants prevents heart diseasecancerother bad stuff Dig deeper in the de-
scriptioningredients to assess validity A product needs to have evidence to verify these claims or eventually
ends up in court 7-Up Cherry recently removed antioxidant claims from their labels as part of a settlement
The jury is still out on vitaminwaterregrsquos labeling currently in litigation
Treasure ndash Detach your calendar from your side and jot down (or type) some things you want to treasure dur-
ing the month of October some things for which you are thankful during November and some things to reflect
upon during December Wow Therersquos so much Maybe you can help or visit someone Go or callmdashit will make
their day and maybe yours too Spend a few moments on your special item each day It will be listed right
there so you wonrsquot forget We may call this the 90-day plan to happiness Any publishers out there interested
Thanks Jim Shedd Tammy Norman and John Smoot for the great education you provide through Public Ser-
vice Training Also thank you first responders for your dedicated service
Sources ShopSmart October 2013 teshcom Popular Mechanics October 2013 pumpkin-patchcom
Herersquos to Your Health
Page 7
By L J Bittle PreK-12 Services Secretary RESA 3
Watch this Active Shooter video
at httpwwwyoutubecom
watch
v=5VcSwejU2D0ampsafe=active
Safety Training Begins at Home Continued from page 3
October 6-12 2013 - Fire Safe-
ty Week Stay updated on Outside
Burn Regulations Is your childrsquos
school or youth group visiting the
fire station in October Tag along
Itrsquos great to meet these unsung
heroes and stations often have
smoke detectors free to visitors
November 3 2013 ndash Daylight
Savings Time Change the bat-
teries in your detectors
Dunbar Location (Main Office)
501 22nd Street
Dunbar WV 25064
Nitro Location (Technology Center)
3942 39th Street East
Nitro WV 25143
Phone 304-766-7655
Toll free 1-800-257-3723
Fax 304-766-7915
Kelly Watts Executive Director
Email kwattsaccessk12wvus
Phone 3047667655 ext 125
RESA 3 Mission
To provide high quality cost effective
life-long education programs and services
to students schools school systems
and communities
Emergency Preparedness Word Search
httpresa3k12wvus
WORD LIST
BATTERIES
CALM
EMERGENCY
EVACUATE
EXTINGUISHER
FLASHLIGHT
FOOD
GLOVES
HELMET
LISTEN
MEETINGPLACE
PHONE
PLAN
RADIO
SAFETY
SHELTER
SUPPLYKIT
WATER
WEATHER
RESA 3 Emergency Preparednesshellip
Page 3
They came from the Tornado Vol-
unteer Fire Department the Ripley
Volunteer Fire Department and
the Putnam County Fire Service
Board
(Continued from page 2) The training curriculums delivered
to the emergency response com-
munity is provided by a cadre of
highly-trained adjunct instructors
They are credentialed by the West
Virginia Department of Education
and represent a wide array of ex-
pertise
If anyone has questions about the
facility or would like to schedule a
visit please contact John Smoot at
304-766-7655 ext 221 If he is
unavailable you can speak with
Jim Shedd at ext 120 or Tammy
Norman at ext 122
Firefighters practice rescuing an unconscious firefighter Developing the critical skill of self-rescue
It has been said that the toughest
crowd to sell is under your own roof
but Jim Shedd RESA 3rsquos own Direc-
tor of Public Service Training led ap-
preciative groups of RESA 3 employ-
ees through a safety class and left
them asking for more As part of
aligning Septemberrsquos Emergency Pre-
paredness Month with our RESA 3
Safety Plan the Dunbar employees
were trained on September 17 and
the Nitro employees completed train-
ing on September 23 If you were
unable to attend contact Jim Shedd
at ext 120 because you donrsquot want
to miss this pertinent information
Jim will schedule a make-up session
in October
Be safe Check out these tips
Do not plug a refrigerator or
microwave (of any size) into a
power strip Itrsquos a fire waiting
to happen
Space heaters are the greatest
fire hazard Dress warmly and
minimize their use
Do not store paintsflammable
liquids near boilershot water
tanks Unnoticed vapors are
explosive
Itrsquos not just good housekeep-
ingmdashkeep exits clear
Check smoke heat and CO2
detectors periodically and
change batteries twice a year
Do drills at work and at home
Know your nearest exits
wherever you are
Report suspicious-looking peo-
pleitems
(Continued on page 7)
Safety Training Begins at Home by L J Bittle PreK-12 Services Secretary RESA 3
PST Training Director Jim Shedd
provides safety training for RESA
3 employees
Gifted Writer Shares Poem
Page 4
By Pam Young Instructor Putnam Adult Learning Center
Imagine
By Michael McGraw
Imagine yourself
Alone in your head
Yoursquore hanging dangling
From a silver thread
Empty alone
With the monsters within
Internally screaming
You just want to give in
Now imagine thatrsquos you
Every day every hour
Forever sinking
Like a wilting flower
You try to tell your dad
And you try to tell your mom
But they say yoursquore being silly
Yoursquove just got to move on
Because teens donrsquot know sorrow
Nor the hardships of life
Theyrsquore just kids with imaginations
Just looking for attention right
You think that therersquos none
Who know how you feel
Yoursquore just so alone
But the feelingsmdashtheyrsquore real
Useless
Neglected
Forgotten
Distressed
Alone
Afraid
But mostly
Depressed
And yoursquore friends
They go on
Like nothing has changed
ldquoThey must not carerdquo
Your thoughts whisper
The lies in your brain
You canrsquot escape it
Trapped in your own skin
Yoursquore ugly
Yoursquore hated
But you mask it with a grin
You hate what you feel
So instead you feel nothing
Your insides are numb
Your confidence crumbling
You look to other things
To stop the pain
Cutting pills
But it gives you no gain
And the people around you
Shout abuse your way
ldquoYoursquore hurting yourself stop itrdquo
Thatrsquos all they ever say
No matter how you plead
That yoursquore broken inside
They turn the other way
They run they hide
They say yoursquore just foolish
Itrsquos all in your head
What they donrsquot know is inside
Yoursquore already dead
Michael McGraw is a student at the Putnam Adult Learning Center
located at the Putnam Career amp Technical Center in Eleanor West
Virginia He is working on obtaining his GED by the end of this year
Michael lives with his mother and brother in Buffalo
We learned this year that Michael is an avid poetry writer You will
find his poetry both eloquent and poignant Below is his poem enti-
tled ldquoImaginerdquo
Michael McGraw student at Put-
nam Adult Learning Center is
working on obtaining his GED by
the end of the year
RESA 3 Welcomes New Employees
Page 5
RESA 3 has some new faces this
fall Three new colleagues have
recently joined our family Mike
Carte Jennifer Miller and Mandy
Flora
Mike comes to RESA 3 from Kana-
wha County Schools where he
served as a chemistry teacher for
16 years He will serve as the
College and Career ReadySTEM
Coordinator
Mike is a graduate of West Virginia
State College and Marshall Univer-
sity He and his wife Caroline re-
side in Charleston They have two
childrenmdashAaron age 11 and
Jonah age 7
After earning a BS degree in Or-
ganizational Leadership Jennifer
joined a company in the wireless
telecommunications industry Dur-
ing her 11-year tenure she held
many leadership roles Her last
and longest tenure position was as
a District Manager of retail sales
Jennifer joined RESA 3 on August
21 as an E-rate coordinator where
she will provide support to coun-
ties for all E-rate processes
Jennifer lives in Hurricane with her
husband and three children She is
extremely excited to be a part of
the RESA 3 team and wants to
thank everyone for being so help-
ful during her transition
(For more information on the E-
rate program please visit the
WVDE webpage at http
wvdestatewvustechnology
eratemanualbeginnerhtm)
Before joining the RESA 3 team
Mandy taught 4th grade at Guyan-
dotte Elementary which is located
on the Ohio River in Cabell County
While teaching at Guyandotte
Mandy says that the school was
under a school improvement plan
for three years This experience
allowed her the opportunity to
grow as a teacher As a result of
teaching in a school that was un-
der a school improvement plan ldquoI
bring with me that challenging
stretching experience which made
me a better educator and leaderrdquo
Mandy also spent three years
working with tri-state teachers for
Marshall Universityrsquos Writing Pro-
ject as well as two years training
student teachers in the areas of
student engagement classroom
management and project-based
learning
Mandy currently lives in Hunting-
ton which has been her hometown
for most of her life She lives with
her husband Greg and her new-
born daughter Alice who was
born in August Mandy goes on to
say ldquoOur cute dog Jerry also
lives with us though he gets sig-
nificantly less attention these
daysrdquo
Mandy expresses her excitement
about her new position at RESA 3
ldquoI am thrilled to be a part of the
amazing RESA 3 team to serve
Boone Kanawha Clay and Putnam
counties as a teacher mentor and
school improvement coordinator
This is my dream job as I feel
called to come alongside educators
to determine and deliver what is
best for the students of West Vir-
giniardquo
We are excited about these new
additions to our RESA 3 family and
look forward to getting to know
them better
Mike Carte College and Career Ready
STEM Coordinator RESA 3
Mandy Flora Teacher MentorSchool Im-
provement Coordinator RESA 3 Pictured
with husband Greg and daughter Alice
Mandy amp Gregrsquos
dog Jerry
The RESA 3 Holiday Committee
was formed in October 2012 as a
way of promoting a positive work
environment as well as a way of
providing opportunities for employ-
ees to give back to the communi-
ties they serve This committee
continues to be active in its efforts
In September employees were
encouraged to wear lapel pins in
order to remember and honor the
victims as well as heroes of 911
In October employees will be pro-
vided with pink ribbons that will be
worn in honor of Breast Cancer
Awareness month
The following is a list of upcoming
events planned by this committee
October 16 Breast Cancer
Awareness
Pink ribbons will be worn by em-
ployees to promote Breast Cancer
Awareness
October 23 Halloween Party
This annual event promotes fun
and laughter while giving employ-
ees a chance to network with one
another in a fun-filled atmosphere
Employees are encouraged to wear
costumes and eat lunch with one
another Games costumes and
snacks are part of this special
event
November 1mdash20 Thankful for
Critters Campaign
During November employees will
be given the opportunity to help
the animal shelterHumane Society
by bringing in pet items that will be
donated
December Food for the Unfor-
tunate Project
In December donations of non-
perishable food will be collected
and donated to those who are in
need
December 18 AIDSHIV
Awareness
Employees will be provided ribbons
to wear in order to raise awareness
about AIDSHIV issues facing our
communities
RESA 3 Continues Efforts to Provide a Positive Work Environment
Page 6
RESA employees wore lapel
pins on September 11 to
remember the victims and
heroes of 911
The Mingo Adult Basic Education
program recently hosted a Fall
Student Recognition Program on
the Williamson Campus of South-
ern West Virginia Community amp
Technical College for students who
passed the GED examination in the
2012-13 school year
Eight graduates and more than 60
friends and family members at-
tended the event that was co-
hosted by the Williamson Campus
SWVCTC staff Rita Roberson Di-
rector of Campus Operations wel-
comed those in attendance and
Mingo County Schools GED Exam-
iner John Webb was a guest
speaker
Three of this years graduates
Jennie Branham Kayla
Colegrove and Jennifer Ray who
are currently enrolled at SWVCTC
were recently selected for the Ap-
palachian Leadership Academy
ALA recipient Jennifer Ray ex-
plained that in addition to receiv-
ing full tuition for four semesters
and a book allowance the stu-
dents are afforded the opportunity
to strengthen their leadership skills
and become
engaged citi-
zens in their
respective communities The grad-
uates were awarded a certificate of
achievement and were congratu-
lated by ABE Instructors Dan Pa-
tierno and Mary Oliver and by Re-
gional ABE Coordinator Marie Bias-
Jones Another ceremony is
planned for spring to honor the
graduating class of 2013-14
The Mingo ABE program is operat-
ed by the RESA 23 Adult Basic
Education program
Some people give time some money
some their skills and connections
some literally give their lifes blood
But everyone has something to give
mdashBarbara Bush
Mingo ABE Hosts Fall GED Recognition Event By Mary Oliver ABE Instructor Mingo County
The summer sands have sifted through our fingers of time at light speed Just sayinrsquo As
we wave farewell to record humidity we look forward to a taste perhaps of Indian
Summer And as for Autumn she has arrived with a wink and a promise for us to explore savor and treasure
Explore ndash So if my job description could include hitting all of the Fall festivals around Irsquod already be on that
haywagon The fun is infectious Um maybe steer clear of the zombie booth Otherwise hot cars cold drinks
caramel apples and apple butter kettle corn and Indian cornmdashnot to mention parades and pumpkins crafts
and quilts music and moremdashensure therersquos something for everyone Engage in some fresh air activity and ven-
ture out to the festival corn maze school carnival haunted trail zombie walk or pumpkin farm nearest you
For a getaway enjoy a leafndashpeepinrsquo drive around the state to another RESArsquos fair or festivalhellipitrsquos all good
Savor ndash Not just for jack-o-lanterns anymore one of the three healthiest foods of all time is Pumpkin In
your search of the five fruitsveggies we need each day this big orange beauty has tons of beta carotene to
resist heart disease and is loaded with fiber and vitamin A Of course there are many shades of pumpkin just
ask Sherwin-Williams Ok ok just donrsquot throw a pumpkin Speaking of if yoursquore out selecting a nice pie speci-
men and yoursquore asked ldquoWhen is a pumpkin not a pumpkinrdquo grab your pumpkin and run because the punch-
line is ldquoWhen itrsquos a squashrdquo (picture specimen hitting ground forcefully) And sure enough it is a member of
the squashcucumber family Cucurbita the Latin or Gourd the Appalachian Visit your favorite pumpkin patch
and scare-up some pumpkins You will be eating well
Treats ndash Try this MampMRice Krispies Treats Candy Corn recipe at wwwbrightideascom You could also make a
batch without the icing and candies and the ldquocornrdquo would still be adorable
Tricks ndash As we work on managing nutrient information we trust in product labeling But the mammoth health
food industry and its matching bankroll can invite unproven product data Watch out for the spin on labels that
include words like healthy antioxidants prevents heart diseasecancerother bad stuff Dig deeper in the de-
scriptioningredients to assess validity A product needs to have evidence to verify these claims or eventually
ends up in court 7-Up Cherry recently removed antioxidant claims from their labels as part of a settlement
The jury is still out on vitaminwaterregrsquos labeling currently in litigation
Treasure ndash Detach your calendar from your side and jot down (or type) some things you want to treasure dur-
ing the month of October some things for which you are thankful during November and some things to reflect
upon during December Wow Therersquos so much Maybe you can help or visit someone Go or callmdashit will make
their day and maybe yours too Spend a few moments on your special item each day It will be listed right
there so you wonrsquot forget We may call this the 90-day plan to happiness Any publishers out there interested
Thanks Jim Shedd Tammy Norman and John Smoot for the great education you provide through Public Ser-
vice Training Also thank you first responders for your dedicated service
Sources ShopSmart October 2013 teshcom Popular Mechanics October 2013 pumpkin-patchcom
Herersquos to Your Health
Page 7
By L J Bittle PreK-12 Services Secretary RESA 3
Watch this Active Shooter video
at httpwwwyoutubecom
watch
v=5VcSwejU2D0ampsafe=active
Safety Training Begins at Home Continued from page 3
October 6-12 2013 - Fire Safe-
ty Week Stay updated on Outside
Burn Regulations Is your childrsquos
school or youth group visiting the
fire station in October Tag along
Itrsquos great to meet these unsung
heroes and stations often have
smoke detectors free to visitors
November 3 2013 ndash Daylight
Savings Time Change the bat-
teries in your detectors
Dunbar Location (Main Office)
501 22nd Street
Dunbar WV 25064
Nitro Location (Technology Center)
3942 39th Street East
Nitro WV 25143
Phone 304-766-7655
Toll free 1-800-257-3723
Fax 304-766-7915
Kelly Watts Executive Director
Email kwattsaccessk12wvus
Phone 3047667655 ext 125
RESA 3 Mission
To provide high quality cost effective
life-long education programs and services
to students schools school systems
and communities
Emergency Preparedness Word Search
httpresa3k12wvus
WORD LIST
BATTERIES
CALM
EMERGENCY
EVACUATE
EXTINGUISHER
FLASHLIGHT
FOOD
GLOVES
HELMET
LISTEN
MEETINGPLACE
PHONE
PLAN
RADIO
SAFETY
SHELTER
SUPPLYKIT
WATER
WEATHER
Gifted Writer Shares Poem
Page 4
By Pam Young Instructor Putnam Adult Learning Center
Imagine
By Michael McGraw
Imagine yourself
Alone in your head
Yoursquore hanging dangling
From a silver thread
Empty alone
With the monsters within
Internally screaming
You just want to give in
Now imagine thatrsquos you
Every day every hour
Forever sinking
Like a wilting flower
You try to tell your dad
And you try to tell your mom
But they say yoursquore being silly
Yoursquove just got to move on
Because teens donrsquot know sorrow
Nor the hardships of life
Theyrsquore just kids with imaginations
Just looking for attention right
You think that therersquos none
Who know how you feel
Yoursquore just so alone
But the feelingsmdashtheyrsquore real
Useless
Neglected
Forgotten
Distressed
Alone
Afraid
But mostly
Depressed
And yoursquore friends
They go on
Like nothing has changed
ldquoThey must not carerdquo
Your thoughts whisper
The lies in your brain
You canrsquot escape it
Trapped in your own skin
Yoursquore ugly
Yoursquore hated
But you mask it with a grin
You hate what you feel
So instead you feel nothing
Your insides are numb
Your confidence crumbling
You look to other things
To stop the pain
Cutting pills
But it gives you no gain
And the people around you
Shout abuse your way
ldquoYoursquore hurting yourself stop itrdquo
Thatrsquos all they ever say
No matter how you plead
That yoursquore broken inside
They turn the other way
They run they hide
They say yoursquore just foolish
Itrsquos all in your head
What they donrsquot know is inside
Yoursquore already dead
Michael McGraw is a student at the Putnam Adult Learning Center
located at the Putnam Career amp Technical Center in Eleanor West
Virginia He is working on obtaining his GED by the end of this year
Michael lives with his mother and brother in Buffalo
We learned this year that Michael is an avid poetry writer You will
find his poetry both eloquent and poignant Below is his poem enti-
tled ldquoImaginerdquo
Michael McGraw student at Put-
nam Adult Learning Center is
working on obtaining his GED by
the end of the year
RESA 3 Welcomes New Employees
Page 5
RESA 3 has some new faces this
fall Three new colleagues have
recently joined our family Mike
Carte Jennifer Miller and Mandy
Flora
Mike comes to RESA 3 from Kana-
wha County Schools where he
served as a chemistry teacher for
16 years He will serve as the
College and Career ReadySTEM
Coordinator
Mike is a graduate of West Virginia
State College and Marshall Univer-
sity He and his wife Caroline re-
side in Charleston They have two
childrenmdashAaron age 11 and
Jonah age 7
After earning a BS degree in Or-
ganizational Leadership Jennifer
joined a company in the wireless
telecommunications industry Dur-
ing her 11-year tenure she held
many leadership roles Her last
and longest tenure position was as
a District Manager of retail sales
Jennifer joined RESA 3 on August
21 as an E-rate coordinator where
she will provide support to coun-
ties for all E-rate processes
Jennifer lives in Hurricane with her
husband and three children She is
extremely excited to be a part of
the RESA 3 team and wants to
thank everyone for being so help-
ful during her transition
(For more information on the E-
rate program please visit the
WVDE webpage at http
wvdestatewvustechnology
eratemanualbeginnerhtm)
Before joining the RESA 3 team
Mandy taught 4th grade at Guyan-
dotte Elementary which is located
on the Ohio River in Cabell County
While teaching at Guyandotte
Mandy says that the school was
under a school improvement plan
for three years This experience
allowed her the opportunity to
grow as a teacher As a result of
teaching in a school that was un-
der a school improvement plan ldquoI
bring with me that challenging
stretching experience which made
me a better educator and leaderrdquo
Mandy also spent three years
working with tri-state teachers for
Marshall Universityrsquos Writing Pro-
ject as well as two years training
student teachers in the areas of
student engagement classroom
management and project-based
learning
Mandy currently lives in Hunting-
ton which has been her hometown
for most of her life She lives with
her husband Greg and her new-
born daughter Alice who was
born in August Mandy goes on to
say ldquoOur cute dog Jerry also
lives with us though he gets sig-
nificantly less attention these
daysrdquo
Mandy expresses her excitement
about her new position at RESA 3
ldquoI am thrilled to be a part of the
amazing RESA 3 team to serve
Boone Kanawha Clay and Putnam
counties as a teacher mentor and
school improvement coordinator
This is my dream job as I feel
called to come alongside educators
to determine and deliver what is
best for the students of West Vir-
giniardquo
We are excited about these new
additions to our RESA 3 family and
look forward to getting to know
them better
Mike Carte College and Career Ready
STEM Coordinator RESA 3
Mandy Flora Teacher MentorSchool Im-
provement Coordinator RESA 3 Pictured
with husband Greg and daughter Alice
Mandy amp Gregrsquos
dog Jerry
The RESA 3 Holiday Committee
was formed in October 2012 as a
way of promoting a positive work
environment as well as a way of
providing opportunities for employ-
ees to give back to the communi-
ties they serve This committee
continues to be active in its efforts
In September employees were
encouraged to wear lapel pins in
order to remember and honor the
victims as well as heroes of 911
In October employees will be pro-
vided with pink ribbons that will be
worn in honor of Breast Cancer
Awareness month
The following is a list of upcoming
events planned by this committee
October 16 Breast Cancer
Awareness
Pink ribbons will be worn by em-
ployees to promote Breast Cancer
Awareness
October 23 Halloween Party
This annual event promotes fun
and laughter while giving employ-
ees a chance to network with one
another in a fun-filled atmosphere
Employees are encouraged to wear
costumes and eat lunch with one
another Games costumes and
snacks are part of this special
event
November 1mdash20 Thankful for
Critters Campaign
During November employees will
be given the opportunity to help
the animal shelterHumane Society
by bringing in pet items that will be
donated
December Food for the Unfor-
tunate Project
In December donations of non-
perishable food will be collected
and donated to those who are in
need
December 18 AIDSHIV
Awareness
Employees will be provided ribbons
to wear in order to raise awareness
about AIDSHIV issues facing our
communities
RESA 3 Continues Efforts to Provide a Positive Work Environment
Page 6
RESA employees wore lapel
pins on September 11 to
remember the victims and
heroes of 911
The Mingo Adult Basic Education
program recently hosted a Fall
Student Recognition Program on
the Williamson Campus of South-
ern West Virginia Community amp
Technical College for students who
passed the GED examination in the
2012-13 school year
Eight graduates and more than 60
friends and family members at-
tended the event that was co-
hosted by the Williamson Campus
SWVCTC staff Rita Roberson Di-
rector of Campus Operations wel-
comed those in attendance and
Mingo County Schools GED Exam-
iner John Webb was a guest
speaker
Three of this years graduates
Jennie Branham Kayla
Colegrove and Jennifer Ray who
are currently enrolled at SWVCTC
were recently selected for the Ap-
palachian Leadership Academy
ALA recipient Jennifer Ray ex-
plained that in addition to receiv-
ing full tuition for four semesters
and a book allowance the stu-
dents are afforded the opportunity
to strengthen their leadership skills
and become
engaged citi-
zens in their
respective communities The grad-
uates were awarded a certificate of
achievement and were congratu-
lated by ABE Instructors Dan Pa-
tierno and Mary Oliver and by Re-
gional ABE Coordinator Marie Bias-
Jones Another ceremony is
planned for spring to honor the
graduating class of 2013-14
The Mingo ABE program is operat-
ed by the RESA 23 Adult Basic
Education program
Some people give time some money
some their skills and connections
some literally give their lifes blood
But everyone has something to give
mdashBarbara Bush
Mingo ABE Hosts Fall GED Recognition Event By Mary Oliver ABE Instructor Mingo County
The summer sands have sifted through our fingers of time at light speed Just sayinrsquo As
we wave farewell to record humidity we look forward to a taste perhaps of Indian
Summer And as for Autumn she has arrived with a wink and a promise for us to explore savor and treasure
Explore ndash So if my job description could include hitting all of the Fall festivals around Irsquod already be on that
haywagon The fun is infectious Um maybe steer clear of the zombie booth Otherwise hot cars cold drinks
caramel apples and apple butter kettle corn and Indian cornmdashnot to mention parades and pumpkins crafts
and quilts music and moremdashensure therersquos something for everyone Engage in some fresh air activity and ven-
ture out to the festival corn maze school carnival haunted trail zombie walk or pumpkin farm nearest you
For a getaway enjoy a leafndashpeepinrsquo drive around the state to another RESArsquos fair or festivalhellipitrsquos all good
Savor ndash Not just for jack-o-lanterns anymore one of the three healthiest foods of all time is Pumpkin In
your search of the five fruitsveggies we need each day this big orange beauty has tons of beta carotene to
resist heart disease and is loaded with fiber and vitamin A Of course there are many shades of pumpkin just
ask Sherwin-Williams Ok ok just donrsquot throw a pumpkin Speaking of if yoursquore out selecting a nice pie speci-
men and yoursquore asked ldquoWhen is a pumpkin not a pumpkinrdquo grab your pumpkin and run because the punch-
line is ldquoWhen itrsquos a squashrdquo (picture specimen hitting ground forcefully) And sure enough it is a member of
the squashcucumber family Cucurbita the Latin or Gourd the Appalachian Visit your favorite pumpkin patch
and scare-up some pumpkins You will be eating well
Treats ndash Try this MampMRice Krispies Treats Candy Corn recipe at wwwbrightideascom You could also make a
batch without the icing and candies and the ldquocornrdquo would still be adorable
Tricks ndash As we work on managing nutrient information we trust in product labeling But the mammoth health
food industry and its matching bankroll can invite unproven product data Watch out for the spin on labels that
include words like healthy antioxidants prevents heart diseasecancerother bad stuff Dig deeper in the de-
scriptioningredients to assess validity A product needs to have evidence to verify these claims or eventually
ends up in court 7-Up Cherry recently removed antioxidant claims from their labels as part of a settlement
The jury is still out on vitaminwaterregrsquos labeling currently in litigation
Treasure ndash Detach your calendar from your side and jot down (or type) some things you want to treasure dur-
ing the month of October some things for which you are thankful during November and some things to reflect
upon during December Wow Therersquos so much Maybe you can help or visit someone Go or callmdashit will make
their day and maybe yours too Spend a few moments on your special item each day It will be listed right
there so you wonrsquot forget We may call this the 90-day plan to happiness Any publishers out there interested
Thanks Jim Shedd Tammy Norman and John Smoot for the great education you provide through Public Ser-
vice Training Also thank you first responders for your dedicated service
Sources ShopSmart October 2013 teshcom Popular Mechanics October 2013 pumpkin-patchcom
Herersquos to Your Health
Page 7
By L J Bittle PreK-12 Services Secretary RESA 3
Watch this Active Shooter video
at httpwwwyoutubecom
watch
v=5VcSwejU2D0ampsafe=active
Safety Training Begins at Home Continued from page 3
October 6-12 2013 - Fire Safe-
ty Week Stay updated on Outside
Burn Regulations Is your childrsquos
school or youth group visiting the
fire station in October Tag along
Itrsquos great to meet these unsung
heroes and stations often have
smoke detectors free to visitors
November 3 2013 ndash Daylight
Savings Time Change the bat-
teries in your detectors
Dunbar Location (Main Office)
501 22nd Street
Dunbar WV 25064
Nitro Location (Technology Center)
3942 39th Street East
Nitro WV 25143
Phone 304-766-7655
Toll free 1-800-257-3723
Fax 304-766-7915
Kelly Watts Executive Director
Email kwattsaccessk12wvus
Phone 3047667655 ext 125
RESA 3 Mission
To provide high quality cost effective
life-long education programs and services
to students schools school systems
and communities
Emergency Preparedness Word Search
httpresa3k12wvus
WORD LIST
BATTERIES
CALM
EMERGENCY
EVACUATE
EXTINGUISHER
FLASHLIGHT
FOOD
GLOVES
HELMET
LISTEN
MEETINGPLACE
PHONE
PLAN
RADIO
SAFETY
SHELTER
SUPPLYKIT
WATER
WEATHER
RESA 3 Welcomes New Employees
Page 5
RESA 3 has some new faces this
fall Three new colleagues have
recently joined our family Mike
Carte Jennifer Miller and Mandy
Flora
Mike comes to RESA 3 from Kana-
wha County Schools where he
served as a chemistry teacher for
16 years He will serve as the
College and Career ReadySTEM
Coordinator
Mike is a graduate of West Virginia
State College and Marshall Univer-
sity He and his wife Caroline re-
side in Charleston They have two
childrenmdashAaron age 11 and
Jonah age 7
After earning a BS degree in Or-
ganizational Leadership Jennifer
joined a company in the wireless
telecommunications industry Dur-
ing her 11-year tenure she held
many leadership roles Her last
and longest tenure position was as
a District Manager of retail sales
Jennifer joined RESA 3 on August
21 as an E-rate coordinator where
she will provide support to coun-
ties for all E-rate processes
Jennifer lives in Hurricane with her
husband and three children She is
extremely excited to be a part of
the RESA 3 team and wants to
thank everyone for being so help-
ful during her transition
(For more information on the E-
rate program please visit the
WVDE webpage at http
wvdestatewvustechnology
eratemanualbeginnerhtm)
Before joining the RESA 3 team
Mandy taught 4th grade at Guyan-
dotte Elementary which is located
on the Ohio River in Cabell County
While teaching at Guyandotte
Mandy says that the school was
under a school improvement plan
for three years This experience
allowed her the opportunity to
grow as a teacher As a result of
teaching in a school that was un-
der a school improvement plan ldquoI
bring with me that challenging
stretching experience which made
me a better educator and leaderrdquo
Mandy also spent three years
working with tri-state teachers for
Marshall Universityrsquos Writing Pro-
ject as well as two years training
student teachers in the areas of
student engagement classroom
management and project-based
learning
Mandy currently lives in Hunting-
ton which has been her hometown
for most of her life She lives with
her husband Greg and her new-
born daughter Alice who was
born in August Mandy goes on to
say ldquoOur cute dog Jerry also
lives with us though he gets sig-
nificantly less attention these
daysrdquo
Mandy expresses her excitement
about her new position at RESA 3
ldquoI am thrilled to be a part of the
amazing RESA 3 team to serve
Boone Kanawha Clay and Putnam
counties as a teacher mentor and
school improvement coordinator
This is my dream job as I feel
called to come alongside educators
to determine and deliver what is
best for the students of West Vir-
giniardquo
We are excited about these new
additions to our RESA 3 family and
look forward to getting to know
them better
Mike Carte College and Career Ready
STEM Coordinator RESA 3
Mandy Flora Teacher MentorSchool Im-
provement Coordinator RESA 3 Pictured
with husband Greg and daughter Alice
Mandy amp Gregrsquos
dog Jerry
The RESA 3 Holiday Committee
was formed in October 2012 as a
way of promoting a positive work
environment as well as a way of
providing opportunities for employ-
ees to give back to the communi-
ties they serve This committee
continues to be active in its efforts
In September employees were
encouraged to wear lapel pins in
order to remember and honor the
victims as well as heroes of 911
In October employees will be pro-
vided with pink ribbons that will be
worn in honor of Breast Cancer
Awareness month
The following is a list of upcoming
events planned by this committee
October 16 Breast Cancer
Awareness
Pink ribbons will be worn by em-
ployees to promote Breast Cancer
Awareness
October 23 Halloween Party
This annual event promotes fun
and laughter while giving employ-
ees a chance to network with one
another in a fun-filled atmosphere
Employees are encouraged to wear
costumes and eat lunch with one
another Games costumes and
snacks are part of this special
event
November 1mdash20 Thankful for
Critters Campaign
During November employees will
be given the opportunity to help
the animal shelterHumane Society
by bringing in pet items that will be
donated
December Food for the Unfor-
tunate Project
In December donations of non-
perishable food will be collected
and donated to those who are in
need
December 18 AIDSHIV
Awareness
Employees will be provided ribbons
to wear in order to raise awareness
about AIDSHIV issues facing our
communities
RESA 3 Continues Efforts to Provide a Positive Work Environment
Page 6
RESA employees wore lapel
pins on September 11 to
remember the victims and
heroes of 911
The Mingo Adult Basic Education
program recently hosted a Fall
Student Recognition Program on
the Williamson Campus of South-
ern West Virginia Community amp
Technical College for students who
passed the GED examination in the
2012-13 school year
Eight graduates and more than 60
friends and family members at-
tended the event that was co-
hosted by the Williamson Campus
SWVCTC staff Rita Roberson Di-
rector of Campus Operations wel-
comed those in attendance and
Mingo County Schools GED Exam-
iner John Webb was a guest
speaker
Three of this years graduates
Jennie Branham Kayla
Colegrove and Jennifer Ray who
are currently enrolled at SWVCTC
were recently selected for the Ap-
palachian Leadership Academy
ALA recipient Jennifer Ray ex-
plained that in addition to receiv-
ing full tuition for four semesters
and a book allowance the stu-
dents are afforded the opportunity
to strengthen their leadership skills
and become
engaged citi-
zens in their
respective communities The grad-
uates were awarded a certificate of
achievement and were congratu-
lated by ABE Instructors Dan Pa-
tierno and Mary Oliver and by Re-
gional ABE Coordinator Marie Bias-
Jones Another ceremony is
planned for spring to honor the
graduating class of 2013-14
The Mingo ABE program is operat-
ed by the RESA 23 Adult Basic
Education program
Some people give time some money
some their skills and connections
some literally give their lifes blood
But everyone has something to give
mdashBarbara Bush
Mingo ABE Hosts Fall GED Recognition Event By Mary Oliver ABE Instructor Mingo County
The summer sands have sifted through our fingers of time at light speed Just sayinrsquo As
we wave farewell to record humidity we look forward to a taste perhaps of Indian
Summer And as for Autumn she has arrived with a wink and a promise for us to explore savor and treasure
Explore ndash So if my job description could include hitting all of the Fall festivals around Irsquod already be on that
haywagon The fun is infectious Um maybe steer clear of the zombie booth Otherwise hot cars cold drinks
caramel apples and apple butter kettle corn and Indian cornmdashnot to mention parades and pumpkins crafts
and quilts music and moremdashensure therersquos something for everyone Engage in some fresh air activity and ven-
ture out to the festival corn maze school carnival haunted trail zombie walk or pumpkin farm nearest you
For a getaway enjoy a leafndashpeepinrsquo drive around the state to another RESArsquos fair or festivalhellipitrsquos all good
Savor ndash Not just for jack-o-lanterns anymore one of the three healthiest foods of all time is Pumpkin In
your search of the five fruitsveggies we need each day this big orange beauty has tons of beta carotene to
resist heart disease and is loaded with fiber and vitamin A Of course there are many shades of pumpkin just
ask Sherwin-Williams Ok ok just donrsquot throw a pumpkin Speaking of if yoursquore out selecting a nice pie speci-
men and yoursquore asked ldquoWhen is a pumpkin not a pumpkinrdquo grab your pumpkin and run because the punch-
line is ldquoWhen itrsquos a squashrdquo (picture specimen hitting ground forcefully) And sure enough it is a member of
the squashcucumber family Cucurbita the Latin or Gourd the Appalachian Visit your favorite pumpkin patch
and scare-up some pumpkins You will be eating well
Treats ndash Try this MampMRice Krispies Treats Candy Corn recipe at wwwbrightideascom You could also make a
batch without the icing and candies and the ldquocornrdquo would still be adorable
Tricks ndash As we work on managing nutrient information we trust in product labeling But the mammoth health
food industry and its matching bankroll can invite unproven product data Watch out for the spin on labels that
include words like healthy antioxidants prevents heart diseasecancerother bad stuff Dig deeper in the de-
scriptioningredients to assess validity A product needs to have evidence to verify these claims or eventually
ends up in court 7-Up Cherry recently removed antioxidant claims from their labels as part of a settlement
The jury is still out on vitaminwaterregrsquos labeling currently in litigation
Treasure ndash Detach your calendar from your side and jot down (or type) some things you want to treasure dur-
ing the month of October some things for which you are thankful during November and some things to reflect
upon during December Wow Therersquos so much Maybe you can help or visit someone Go or callmdashit will make
their day and maybe yours too Spend a few moments on your special item each day It will be listed right
there so you wonrsquot forget We may call this the 90-day plan to happiness Any publishers out there interested
Thanks Jim Shedd Tammy Norman and John Smoot for the great education you provide through Public Ser-
vice Training Also thank you first responders for your dedicated service
Sources ShopSmart October 2013 teshcom Popular Mechanics October 2013 pumpkin-patchcom
Herersquos to Your Health
Page 7
By L J Bittle PreK-12 Services Secretary RESA 3
Watch this Active Shooter video
at httpwwwyoutubecom
watch
v=5VcSwejU2D0ampsafe=active
Safety Training Begins at Home Continued from page 3
October 6-12 2013 - Fire Safe-
ty Week Stay updated on Outside
Burn Regulations Is your childrsquos
school or youth group visiting the
fire station in October Tag along
Itrsquos great to meet these unsung
heroes and stations often have
smoke detectors free to visitors
November 3 2013 ndash Daylight
Savings Time Change the bat-
teries in your detectors
Dunbar Location (Main Office)
501 22nd Street
Dunbar WV 25064
Nitro Location (Technology Center)
3942 39th Street East
Nitro WV 25143
Phone 304-766-7655
Toll free 1-800-257-3723
Fax 304-766-7915
Kelly Watts Executive Director
Email kwattsaccessk12wvus
Phone 3047667655 ext 125
RESA 3 Mission
To provide high quality cost effective
life-long education programs and services
to students schools school systems
and communities
Emergency Preparedness Word Search
httpresa3k12wvus
WORD LIST
BATTERIES
CALM
EMERGENCY
EVACUATE
EXTINGUISHER
FLASHLIGHT
FOOD
GLOVES
HELMET
LISTEN
MEETINGPLACE
PHONE
PLAN
RADIO
SAFETY
SHELTER
SUPPLYKIT
WATER
WEATHER
The RESA 3 Holiday Committee
was formed in October 2012 as a
way of promoting a positive work
environment as well as a way of
providing opportunities for employ-
ees to give back to the communi-
ties they serve This committee
continues to be active in its efforts
In September employees were
encouraged to wear lapel pins in
order to remember and honor the
victims as well as heroes of 911
In October employees will be pro-
vided with pink ribbons that will be
worn in honor of Breast Cancer
Awareness month
The following is a list of upcoming
events planned by this committee
October 16 Breast Cancer
Awareness
Pink ribbons will be worn by em-
ployees to promote Breast Cancer
Awareness
October 23 Halloween Party
This annual event promotes fun
and laughter while giving employ-
ees a chance to network with one
another in a fun-filled atmosphere
Employees are encouraged to wear
costumes and eat lunch with one
another Games costumes and
snacks are part of this special
event
November 1mdash20 Thankful for
Critters Campaign
During November employees will
be given the opportunity to help
the animal shelterHumane Society
by bringing in pet items that will be
donated
December Food for the Unfor-
tunate Project
In December donations of non-
perishable food will be collected
and donated to those who are in
need
December 18 AIDSHIV
Awareness
Employees will be provided ribbons
to wear in order to raise awareness
about AIDSHIV issues facing our
communities
RESA 3 Continues Efforts to Provide a Positive Work Environment
Page 6
RESA employees wore lapel
pins on September 11 to
remember the victims and
heroes of 911
The Mingo Adult Basic Education
program recently hosted a Fall
Student Recognition Program on
the Williamson Campus of South-
ern West Virginia Community amp
Technical College for students who
passed the GED examination in the
2012-13 school year
Eight graduates and more than 60
friends and family members at-
tended the event that was co-
hosted by the Williamson Campus
SWVCTC staff Rita Roberson Di-
rector of Campus Operations wel-
comed those in attendance and
Mingo County Schools GED Exam-
iner John Webb was a guest
speaker
Three of this years graduates
Jennie Branham Kayla
Colegrove and Jennifer Ray who
are currently enrolled at SWVCTC
were recently selected for the Ap-
palachian Leadership Academy
ALA recipient Jennifer Ray ex-
plained that in addition to receiv-
ing full tuition for four semesters
and a book allowance the stu-
dents are afforded the opportunity
to strengthen their leadership skills
and become
engaged citi-
zens in their
respective communities The grad-
uates were awarded a certificate of
achievement and were congratu-
lated by ABE Instructors Dan Pa-
tierno and Mary Oliver and by Re-
gional ABE Coordinator Marie Bias-
Jones Another ceremony is
planned for spring to honor the
graduating class of 2013-14
The Mingo ABE program is operat-
ed by the RESA 23 Adult Basic
Education program
Some people give time some money
some their skills and connections
some literally give their lifes blood
But everyone has something to give
mdashBarbara Bush
Mingo ABE Hosts Fall GED Recognition Event By Mary Oliver ABE Instructor Mingo County
The summer sands have sifted through our fingers of time at light speed Just sayinrsquo As
we wave farewell to record humidity we look forward to a taste perhaps of Indian
Summer And as for Autumn she has arrived with a wink and a promise for us to explore savor and treasure
Explore ndash So if my job description could include hitting all of the Fall festivals around Irsquod already be on that
haywagon The fun is infectious Um maybe steer clear of the zombie booth Otherwise hot cars cold drinks
caramel apples and apple butter kettle corn and Indian cornmdashnot to mention parades and pumpkins crafts
and quilts music and moremdashensure therersquos something for everyone Engage in some fresh air activity and ven-
ture out to the festival corn maze school carnival haunted trail zombie walk or pumpkin farm nearest you
For a getaway enjoy a leafndashpeepinrsquo drive around the state to another RESArsquos fair or festivalhellipitrsquos all good
Savor ndash Not just for jack-o-lanterns anymore one of the three healthiest foods of all time is Pumpkin In
your search of the five fruitsveggies we need each day this big orange beauty has tons of beta carotene to
resist heart disease and is loaded with fiber and vitamin A Of course there are many shades of pumpkin just
ask Sherwin-Williams Ok ok just donrsquot throw a pumpkin Speaking of if yoursquore out selecting a nice pie speci-
men and yoursquore asked ldquoWhen is a pumpkin not a pumpkinrdquo grab your pumpkin and run because the punch-
line is ldquoWhen itrsquos a squashrdquo (picture specimen hitting ground forcefully) And sure enough it is a member of
the squashcucumber family Cucurbita the Latin or Gourd the Appalachian Visit your favorite pumpkin patch
and scare-up some pumpkins You will be eating well
Treats ndash Try this MampMRice Krispies Treats Candy Corn recipe at wwwbrightideascom You could also make a
batch without the icing and candies and the ldquocornrdquo would still be adorable
Tricks ndash As we work on managing nutrient information we trust in product labeling But the mammoth health
food industry and its matching bankroll can invite unproven product data Watch out for the spin on labels that
include words like healthy antioxidants prevents heart diseasecancerother bad stuff Dig deeper in the de-
scriptioningredients to assess validity A product needs to have evidence to verify these claims or eventually
ends up in court 7-Up Cherry recently removed antioxidant claims from their labels as part of a settlement
The jury is still out on vitaminwaterregrsquos labeling currently in litigation
Treasure ndash Detach your calendar from your side and jot down (or type) some things you want to treasure dur-
ing the month of October some things for which you are thankful during November and some things to reflect
upon during December Wow Therersquos so much Maybe you can help or visit someone Go or callmdashit will make
their day and maybe yours too Spend a few moments on your special item each day It will be listed right
there so you wonrsquot forget We may call this the 90-day plan to happiness Any publishers out there interested
Thanks Jim Shedd Tammy Norman and John Smoot for the great education you provide through Public Ser-
vice Training Also thank you first responders for your dedicated service
Sources ShopSmart October 2013 teshcom Popular Mechanics October 2013 pumpkin-patchcom
Herersquos to Your Health
Page 7
By L J Bittle PreK-12 Services Secretary RESA 3
Watch this Active Shooter video
at httpwwwyoutubecom
watch
v=5VcSwejU2D0ampsafe=active
Safety Training Begins at Home Continued from page 3
October 6-12 2013 - Fire Safe-
ty Week Stay updated on Outside
Burn Regulations Is your childrsquos
school or youth group visiting the
fire station in October Tag along
Itrsquos great to meet these unsung
heroes and stations often have
smoke detectors free to visitors
November 3 2013 ndash Daylight
Savings Time Change the bat-
teries in your detectors
Dunbar Location (Main Office)
501 22nd Street
Dunbar WV 25064
Nitro Location (Technology Center)
3942 39th Street East
Nitro WV 25143
Phone 304-766-7655
Toll free 1-800-257-3723
Fax 304-766-7915
Kelly Watts Executive Director
Email kwattsaccessk12wvus
Phone 3047667655 ext 125
RESA 3 Mission
To provide high quality cost effective
life-long education programs and services
to students schools school systems
and communities
Emergency Preparedness Word Search
httpresa3k12wvus
WORD LIST
BATTERIES
CALM
EMERGENCY
EVACUATE
EXTINGUISHER
FLASHLIGHT
FOOD
GLOVES
HELMET
LISTEN
MEETINGPLACE
PHONE
PLAN
RADIO
SAFETY
SHELTER
SUPPLYKIT
WATER
WEATHER
The summer sands have sifted through our fingers of time at light speed Just sayinrsquo As
we wave farewell to record humidity we look forward to a taste perhaps of Indian
Summer And as for Autumn she has arrived with a wink and a promise for us to explore savor and treasure
Explore ndash So if my job description could include hitting all of the Fall festivals around Irsquod already be on that
haywagon The fun is infectious Um maybe steer clear of the zombie booth Otherwise hot cars cold drinks
caramel apples and apple butter kettle corn and Indian cornmdashnot to mention parades and pumpkins crafts
and quilts music and moremdashensure therersquos something for everyone Engage in some fresh air activity and ven-
ture out to the festival corn maze school carnival haunted trail zombie walk or pumpkin farm nearest you
For a getaway enjoy a leafndashpeepinrsquo drive around the state to another RESArsquos fair or festivalhellipitrsquos all good
Savor ndash Not just for jack-o-lanterns anymore one of the three healthiest foods of all time is Pumpkin In
your search of the five fruitsveggies we need each day this big orange beauty has tons of beta carotene to
resist heart disease and is loaded with fiber and vitamin A Of course there are many shades of pumpkin just
ask Sherwin-Williams Ok ok just donrsquot throw a pumpkin Speaking of if yoursquore out selecting a nice pie speci-
men and yoursquore asked ldquoWhen is a pumpkin not a pumpkinrdquo grab your pumpkin and run because the punch-
line is ldquoWhen itrsquos a squashrdquo (picture specimen hitting ground forcefully) And sure enough it is a member of
the squashcucumber family Cucurbita the Latin or Gourd the Appalachian Visit your favorite pumpkin patch
and scare-up some pumpkins You will be eating well
Treats ndash Try this MampMRice Krispies Treats Candy Corn recipe at wwwbrightideascom You could also make a
batch without the icing and candies and the ldquocornrdquo would still be adorable
Tricks ndash As we work on managing nutrient information we trust in product labeling But the mammoth health
food industry and its matching bankroll can invite unproven product data Watch out for the spin on labels that
include words like healthy antioxidants prevents heart diseasecancerother bad stuff Dig deeper in the de-
scriptioningredients to assess validity A product needs to have evidence to verify these claims or eventually
ends up in court 7-Up Cherry recently removed antioxidant claims from their labels as part of a settlement
The jury is still out on vitaminwaterregrsquos labeling currently in litigation
Treasure ndash Detach your calendar from your side and jot down (or type) some things you want to treasure dur-
ing the month of October some things for which you are thankful during November and some things to reflect
upon during December Wow Therersquos so much Maybe you can help or visit someone Go or callmdashit will make
their day and maybe yours too Spend a few moments on your special item each day It will be listed right
there so you wonrsquot forget We may call this the 90-day plan to happiness Any publishers out there interested
Thanks Jim Shedd Tammy Norman and John Smoot for the great education you provide through Public Ser-
vice Training Also thank you first responders for your dedicated service
Sources ShopSmart October 2013 teshcom Popular Mechanics October 2013 pumpkin-patchcom
Herersquos to Your Health
Page 7
By L J Bittle PreK-12 Services Secretary RESA 3
Watch this Active Shooter video
at httpwwwyoutubecom
watch
v=5VcSwejU2D0ampsafe=active
Safety Training Begins at Home Continued from page 3
October 6-12 2013 - Fire Safe-
ty Week Stay updated on Outside
Burn Regulations Is your childrsquos
school or youth group visiting the
fire station in October Tag along
Itrsquos great to meet these unsung
heroes and stations often have
smoke detectors free to visitors
November 3 2013 ndash Daylight
Savings Time Change the bat-
teries in your detectors
Dunbar Location (Main Office)
501 22nd Street
Dunbar WV 25064
Nitro Location (Technology Center)
3942 39th Street East
Nitro WV 25143
Phone 304-766-7655
Toll free 1-800-257-3723
Fax 304-766-7915
Kelly Watts Executive Director
Email kwattsaccessk12wvus
Phone 3047667655 ext 125
RESA 3 Mission
To provide high quality cost effective
life-long education programs and services
to students schools school systems
and communities
Emergency Preparedness Word Search
httpresa3k12wvus
WORD LIST
BATTERIES
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Dunbar Location (Main Office)
501 22nd Street
Dunbar WV 25064
Nitro Location (Technology Center)
3942 39th Street East
Nitro WV 25143
Phone 304-766-7655
Toll free 1-800-257-3723
Fax 304-766-7915
Kelly Watts Executive Director
Email kwattsaccessk12wvus
Phone 3047667655 ext 125
RESA 3 Mission
To provide high quality cost effective
life-long education programs and services
to students schools school systems
and communities
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WORD LIST
BATTERIES
CALM
EMERGENCY
EVACUATE
EXTINGUISHER
FLASHLIGHT
FOOD
GLOVES
HELMET
LISTEN
MEETINGPLACE
PHONE
PLAN
RADIO
SAFETY
SHELTER
SUPPLYKIT
WATER
WEATHER
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