Halloween Safety

Halloween is a holiday everyone loves. The kids love to dress up and of course, go trick-or-treating.  Here are some tips on being safe this Halloween.

                                  ♦ Beware of trees being cut down in the roads.
                                     Drive cautiously.

♦ Watch out for drunk drivers so if you’re walking, make sure to hold your kids close and keep a good look out.

♦ Do not connect more than three miniature light string together.  Also, be sure to check the rating on your extension cords and do not plug in more than the recommended wattage.  Cords should not be run under carpets or tacked-up with metal nails or staples.

♦ Choose costumes that are lighter in color and attach reflective materials to costumes.  Make sure each child has a flashlight to help them see and be seen.

♦ Never let your kids eat Halloween candy before you inspect it in the light at home.  Even if you know your neighbors, you should always check to safe and throw away open candy or anything that looks at all suspicious.

By: Allison

New River Gorge Bridge Day

It's time for the 31st Annual Bridge Day Festival in West Virginia! Right here, right in the middle of the Mountain State, we celebrate the outdoors with a show you've got to experience to believe. We've got a bridge, and we've got a gorge- it's time to jump into it.

Bridge day is the largest extreme sports event and gathering of base jumpers in the world. There are usually more then 450 base jumpers from 10 countries and over 40 states that come to jump off the New River Gorge Bridge. Their all over 200,000 thousand people expected to come to this event. This bridge is 876 ft tall and is the world longest single arch bridge.

Senior Year is like Christmas

 On Wednesday, September 29, 2010, Jostens visited CRHS and talked to students about the products they offer. They made points about how important it is to graduate and ESPECIALLY how important one’s senior year is. After a bombardment of short pep talks and cheering, students were shown all that Jostens has to offer us. “This is a really good deal!” and “We have better deals than the other guys!” were part of what was said during the presentation. Needless to say, without Jostens, there would still be plenty of students, especially seniors, buying anything with the year of his or her graduation or the word “Senior” on it. Besides Jostens, there is still Herff Jones and online sites to buy and personalize anything one would need.

 Just like Christmas, everyone forgets the real reason behind the event. For example, one’s senior year is when one really has to focus on college and keeping grades up – one can’t slip. On the other hand, people treat senior year as if the whole year is about celebrating when they do not realize that there is still a lot ahead of them. During Christmas, many people spend unnecessarily large amounts of money and leave themselves exhausted doing what they assume is supposed to be Christmas. Most seem to forget that Christmas is a Christian holiday where Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus with or without the company of their family.

From experience and common knowledge, do you believe that Christmas and your high school senior year are similar? Why or why not?

You may contact us at tigerscville2010@gmail.com. We will read your comment and publish the relevant, appropriate ones on the website under this article.

Pep Club

            This year, Mrs. Varney is over the Pep Club.  The Pep Club consists of 180 students.  They have done an outstanding job so far supporting our football team.  As Jake Robinson says, “The Pep section gets our boys pumped up, it keeps us going.” John Toler adds, “It makes us feel appreciated to have people cheering us on. It lets us know how much they care.” The Pep Club has cheered our boys to a 6-1 season.  The Pep Club says they are going to be the best cheering section the school has ever had and are going to cheer our boys all the way to Wheeling.  The coaches of the football team are proud of the Pep Club.  Rob Dial said at the Logan game, “We are a family, thank you guys for the support.”  The Pep Club will be painted up and ready to go every game giving it all they’ve got to support the boys. The boys have done an amazing job so far.  By the way it’s looking; we’ll see everyone at Wheeling!

By: Allison

Who's going to Wheeling? WE ARE!!!

2010 Squirrel & Archery-Deer Season

The Opening Dates are coming up soon for the 2010 Squirrel & Archery Deer season. This school is full of avid hunters, and the contest begins for the biggest begins. Bow hunting is one popular hobby and they’re plenty of bucks out there waiting. Hunters need to remember the rate of hunting in Southern West Virginia is growing by the minute, and with that, hunters need to take precaution. Remember to wear bright orange and be sure of your target and what's beyond it.
Squirrel Hunting is a common tradition for men in this area, and many are anxious to get out in the woods at the break of dawn. With the recent shortening of game in the area, the art of squirrel hunting had been lost, but now it is back. These woods are now full of food and the beeches are full of with critters. So, get out there, and get that kill that wants to be known around the state.

Also, every young adult should look into taking the Hunter Education Program. If interested contact: Lt. Tim Coleman of Charleston, WV 304 558-2784 or go online to www.wvdnr.gov.


The Ten Commandments of Gun Safety
 
1. Treat every gun as if it were loaded.
2. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
3. Be sure of your target and what's beyond it.
4. Be sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions.
5. Unload firearms when not in use.
6. Never point a firearm at anything you don't want to shoot.
7. Never climb a fence or tree or jump a ditch with a loaded firearm.
8. Never shoot a bullet at a flat, hard surface or water.
9. Store firearms and ammunition separately.
10. Avoid alcoholic beverages and other mind altering drugs before and during shooting.


Opening Day of Archery-Deer Season: October 16 − December 31 
Opening Day for Squirrel Season: October 1 – January 31



-Justin