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Often, working toward a goal first requires baby steps before any major strides are evident.

That seems to be the strategy adopted by the Change the Future WV program, a statewide initiative to try to turn the corner on the health challenges that so many West Virginians face. It’s an approach that seems to make sense in light of the behaviors, circumstances and attitudes that have led the Mountain State over the decades to becoming one of the unhealthier states in the nation.

The early stages of the initiative, launched six months ago thanks to a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are showing promise. While leaders of Change the Future WV acknowledge that improving the state’s various poor health rankings won’t happen overnight, the program already has launched activities aimed directly at the factors that affect West Virginians’ health.

Change the Future WV’s three priorities are to promote tobacco-free living; encourage active living and healthy eating; and promote clinical and preventive health services within communities.

Toward those ends, it already has engaged several partners to help. …

Tim Hazelett, who directs Change the Future WV in the nine-county region that includes Cabell, Wayne and Putnam counties, said he has been encouraged by the response received so far from a variety of collaborators. They have included businesses, churches, health agencies and non-profit groups. That collaboration is essential, he said, to informing people of healthier options, removing barriers preventing them from pursuing those alternatives, and reinforcing behaviors and choices that will lead to healthier lives.

He described it all as “grassroots efforts,” which makes sense to reach as much of the state’s population as possible and encouraging people to take more responsibility for improving their health. When it comes down to it, making significant change in West Virginians’ health is providing them the necessary options to live healthier and convincing them to adopt them.

With more and more groups and individuals collaborating to get that message across, this program could well change the future for the better for many West Virginians.

— Distributed by The Associated Press

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<p>Fairmont State tennis player Zak Hatfield and Logan High School Coach Justin Turner stand on the court at the Chief Logan Rec Center where Hatfield has played most of his career. Hatfield will join Fairmont State’s tennis team in the fall.</p>

Fairmont State tennis player Zak Hatfield and Logan High School Coach Justin Turner stand on the court at the Chief Logan Rec Center where Hatfield has played most of his career. Hatfield will join Fairmont State’s tennis team in the fall.

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CHIEF LOGAN STATE PARK — The Chief Logan Rec Center has been praised by many for its great facilities, but one local tennis star says the Rec Center helped him achieve his dream of playing in college.

Zak Hatfield, a recent Logan High School graduate and rising Fairmont State University freshman tennis player, said the Rec Center provided him a place to play indoors on some of the best courts in the state.

“I’ve been playing tennis competitively since sixth grade, but I’ve been playing since I was real young,” Hatfield said. “I’ve played a lot at the Rec Center. On rainy days, I’d come up here. When we got rained out at practice, I’d come up here. And I come up here a lot on my own in the winter. Having an indoor facility really helps your game. It really gives me an edge.”

Hatfield said he knows his game will have to change when he goes off to college, but one thing that won’t change is him playing at the Rec Center.

“I’ll have to hit the ball with more power and consistency and I’ll have to prep for that,” Hatfield said. “Playing all year ‘round here really helps your game.”

Hatfield’s high school coach, Justin Turner, said he believes Hatfield will do fine as a college tennis player.

“Zach has been a really good player for us. He’s a player who is humble and listens and, as a coach, that’s what you always want,” Turner said. “He listens and actually does what you tell him to do.

“As a freshman, he was the No. 2 seed, then from his sophomore year to his senior year, he was the No. 1 seed. He made it to the state tournament every year. I’m not sure how many people have done that in their career at Logan High. That’s a pretty hard task to accomplish, but that’s what gets you ready to play at that college level.”

Turner said Hatfield will have to step up to play at Fairmont State, but he knows he’s up to the task.

“College is a big step up from high school tennis and you’ll play against international players,” Turner said. “I played at the University of Charleston and we played Fairmont State. It’s a nice school and I’ve talked to the coach up there. He had some other offers, but he will be an excellent fit at Fairmont State.”

Turner said Hatfield will probably go in as a No. 2 or 3 seed.

“That’s really good,” Turner said. “Not only is he a good singles player, but he is also a good doubles player. It’s hard to find someone who can get along with anybody on your team, that you can match together.”

Hatfield also went to the state tournament as a doubles player with teammate Keith Williamson.

“He’s just overall a good player,” Turner said.

The coach said he credits a lot of Hatfield’s development with being able to play on the indoor courts at the Rec Center.

“When I was playing in high school, we didn’t have the indoor courts here at the Chief Logan Rec Center and we had to drive to Charleston to play on an indoor court,” Turner said. “Now, you can come here and its right in your backdoor. The Rec Center has three indoor courts you can use just about anytime.

“If you compare the Chief Logan Rec Center to one of the courts in Charleston, you are paying a lot less to come use these courts. It’s a tremendous difference. We actually have pros from Charleston who come down and give lessons. These courts are top-of-the-line courts. They have had a few U.S. Tennis Association tournaments here. It’s been a big help to all area teams. Players from Scott High School, Westside High School and Mingo Central, as well as Logan, Chapmanville and Man come down here to play and practice rather than having to drive all the way to Charleston.”

Hatfield said he is excited to play college tennis.

“I’m excited to be going to Fairmont State this fall,” Hatfield said. “It will be a little different than high school, so I’m getting ready. Fairmont State has a really nice community and the coach is nice. I’m really looking forward to going up there.”

Hatfield signed his letter of intent to play collegiately at Fairmont State in May.

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HANOVER, W.Va. — Okie Gunnells, 76, of Hanover, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Arrangements are incomplete. Collins Funeral Home of Switzer is in charge of arrangements.

Meade

LOGAN, W.Va. — Malcolm Meade, 48, of Logan, died Monday, June 17, 2013. Arrangements are incomplete. Freeman Funeral Home of Chapmanville is in charge of arrangements.

Rainwater

YUMA, W.Va. — Birdie Jewell Rainwater, 69, of Yuma Camp, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Arrangements are incomplete. Collins Funeral Home of Switzer is in charge of arrangements.

Sollars

BRUNO, W.Va. — Mr. James Marion Sollars, 90, of Bruno, widower ofLois Jean Lester Sollars, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, June 24, at Gilbert Presbyterian Church. Inurnment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum at Pecks Mill. Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Chapmanville is in charge of arrangements.

Simms

MAN, W.Va. — Emma Lou Simms, 39, of Man, daughter of Helen Lorraine Gibson Simms and the late Luther Jackson Simms, died Friday, June 15. 2013. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Bruno Church of God. Burial will be in the Hatfield Cemetery at Hampden. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Mounts Funeral Home of Gilbert is in charge of arrangements.

Today’s services…

Lively, Arnold R. “Herbie” — 1 p.m. today at Landville Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. David Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill. Lively, 77, of Sidney, Ky., formerly of Landville, died Thursday, June 13, 2013. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.

———

Condolences can be posted on the Comments section, located at the bottom of each online obituary listing at www.loganbanner.com

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<p>Fairmont State tennis player Zak Hatfield and Logan High School Coach Justin Turner stand on the court at the Chief Logan Rec Center where Hatfield has played most of his career. Hatfield will join Fairmont State’s tennis team in the fall.</p>

Fairmont State tennis player Zak Hatfield and Logan High School Coach Justin Turner stand on the court at the Chief Logan Rec Center where Hatfield has played most of his career. Hatfield will join Fairmont State’s tennis team in the fall.

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Often, working toward a goal first requires baby steps before any major strides are evident.

That seems to be the strategy adopted by the Change the Future WV program, a statewide initiative to try to turn the corner on the health challenges that so many West Virginians face. It’s an approach that seems to make sense in light of the behaviors, circumstances and attitudes that have led the Mountain State over the decades to becoming one of the unhealthier states in the nation.

The early stages of the initiative, launched six months ago thanks to a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are showing promise. While leaders of Change the Future WV acknowledge that improving the state’s various poor health rankings won’t happen overnight, the program already has launched activities aimed directly at the factors that affect West Virginians’ health.

Change the Future WV’s three priorities are to promote tobacco-free living; encourage active living and healthy eating; and promote clinical and preventive health services within communities.

Toward those ends, it already has engaged several partners to help. …

Tim Hazelett, who directs Change the Future WV in the nine-county region that includes Cabell, Wayne and Putnam counties, said he has been encouraged by the response received so far from a variety of collaborators. They have included businesses, churches, health agencies and non-profit groups. That collaboration is essential, he said, to informing people of healthier options, removing barriers preventing them from pursuing those alternatives, and reinforcing behaviors and choices that will lead to healthier lives.

He described it all as “grassroots efforts,” which makes sense to reach as much of the state’s population as possible and encouraging people to take more responsibility for improving their health. When it comes down to it, making significant change in West Virginians’ health is providing them the necessary options to live healthier and convincing them to adopt them.

With more and more groups and individuals collaborating to get that message across, this program could well change the future for the better for many West Virginians.

— Distributed by The Associated Press

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<p>Fairmont State tennis player Zak Hatfield and Logan High School Coach Justin Turner stand on the court at the Chief Logan Rec Center where Hatfield has played most of his career. Hatfield will join Fairmont State’s tennis team in the fall.</p>

Fairmont State tennis player Zak Hatfield and Logan High School Coach Justin Turner stand on the court at the Chief Logan Rec Center where Hatfield has played most of his career. Hatfield will join Fairmont State’s tennis team in the fall.

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CHIEF LOGAN STATE PARK — The Chief Logan Rec Center has been praised by many for its great facilities, but one local tennis star says the Rec Center helped him achieve his dream of playing in college.

Zak Hatfield, a recent Logan High School graduate and rising Fairmont State University freshman tennis player, said the Rec Center provided him a place to play indoors on some of the best courts in the state.

“I’ve been playing tennis competitively since sixth grade, but I’ve been playing since I was real young,” Hatfield said. “I’ve played a lot at the Rec Center. On rainy days, I’d come up here. When we got rained out at practice, I’d come up here. And I come up here a lot on my own in the winter. Having an indoor facility really helps your game. It really gives me an edge.”

Hatfield said he knows his game will have to change when he goes off to college, but one thing that won’t change is him playing at the Rec Center.

“I’ll have to hit the ball with more power and consistency and I’ll have to prep for that,” Hatfield said. “Playing all year ‘round here really helps your game.”

Hatfield’s high school coach, Justin Turner, said he believes Hatfield will do fine as a college tennis player.

“Zach has been a really good player for us. He’s a player who is humble and listens and, as a coach, that’s what you always want,” Turner said. “He listens and actually does what you tell him to do.

“As a freshman, he was the No. 2 seed, then from his sophomore year to his senior year, he was the No. 1 seed. He made it to the state tournament every year. I’m not sure how many people have done that in their career at Logan High. That’s a pretty hard task to accomplish, but that’s what gets you ready to play at that college level.”

Turner said Hatfield will have to step up to play at Fairmont State, but he knows he’s up to the task.

“College is a big step up from high school tennis and you’ll play against international players,” Turner said. “I played at the University of Charleston and we played Fairmont State. It’s a nice school and I’ve talked to the coach up there. He had some other offers, but he will be an excellent fit at Fairmont State.”

Turner said Hatfield will probably go in as a No. 2 or 3 seed.

“That’s really good,” Turner said. “Not only is he a good singles player, but he is also a good doubles player. It’s hard to find someone who can get along with anybody on your team, that you can match together.”

Hatfield also went to the state tournament as a doubles player with teammate Keith Williamson.

“He’s just overall a good player,” Turner said.

The coach said he credits a lot of Hatfield’s development with being able to play on the indoor courts at the Rec Center.

“When I was playing in high school, we didn’t have the indoor courts here at the Chief Logan Rec Center and we had to drive to Charleston to play on an indoor court,” Turner said. “Now, you can come here and its right in your backdoor. The Rec Center has three indoor courts you can use just about anytime.

“If you compare the Chief Logan Rec Center to one of the courts in Charleston, you are paying a lot less to come use these courts. It’s a tremendous difference. We actually have pros from Charleston who come down and give lessons. These courts are top-of-the-line courts. They have had a few U.S. Tennis Association tournaments here. It’s been a big help to all area teams. Players from Scott High School, Westside High School and Mingo Central, as well as Logan, Chapmanville and Man come down here to play and practice rather than having to drive all the way to Charleston.”

Hatfield said he is excited to play college tennis.

“I’m excited to be going to Fairmont State this fall,” Hatfield said. “It will be a little different than high school, so I’m getting ready. Fairmont State has a really nice community and the coach is nice. I’m really looking forward to going up there.”

Hatfield signed his letter of intent to play collegiately at Fairmont State in May.

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Gunnells

HANOVER, W.Va. — Okie Gunnells, 76, of Hanover, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Arrangements are incomplete. Collins Funeral Home of Switzer is in charge of arrangements.

Meade

LOGAN, W.Va. — Malcolm Meade, 48, of Logan, died Monday, June 17, 2013. Arrangements are incomplete. Freeman Funeral Home of Chapmanville is in charge of arrangements.

Rainwater

YUMA, W.Va. — Birdie Jewell Rainwater, 69, of Yuma Camp, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Arrangements are incomplete. Collins Funeral Home of Switzer is in charge of arrangements.

Sollars

BRUNO, W.Va. — Mr. James Marion Sollars, 90, of Bruno, widower ofLois Jean Lester Sollars, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, June 24, at Gilbert Presbyterian Church. Inurnment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum at Pecks Mill. Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Chapmanville is in charge of arrangements.

Simms

MAN, W.Va. — Emma Lou Simms, 39, of Man, daughter of Helen Lorraine Gibson Simms and the late Luther Jackson Simms, died Friday, June 15. 2013. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Bruno Church of God. Burial will be in the Hatfield Cemetery at Hampden. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Mounts Funeral Home of Gilbert is in charge of arrangements.

Today’s services…

Lively, Arnold R. “Herbie” — 1 p.m. today at Landville Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. David Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill. Lively, 77, of Sidney, Ky., formerly of Landville, died Thursday, June 13, 2013. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.

———

Condolences can be posted on the Comments section, located at the bottom of each online obituary listing at www.loganbanner.com

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<p>Fairmont State tennis player Zak Hatfield and Logan High School Coach Justin Turner stand on the court at the Chief Logan Rec Center where Hatfield has played most of his career. Hatfield will join Fairmont State’s tennis team in the fall.</p>

Fairmont State tennis player Zak Hatfield and Logan High School Coach Justin Turner stand on the court at the Chief Logan Rec Center where Hatfield has played most of his career. Hatfield will join Fairmont State’s tennis team in the fall.

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State health initiative
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Often, working toward a goal first requires baby steps before any major strides are evident.

That seems to be the strategy adopted by the Change the Future WV program, a statewide initiative to try to turn the corner on the health challenges that so many West Virginians face. It’s an approach that seems to make sense in light of the behaviors, circumstances and attitudes that have led the Mountain State over the decades to becoming one of the unhealthier states in the nation.

The early stages of the initiative, launched six months ago thanks to a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are showing promise. While leaders of Change the Future WV acknowledge that improving the state’s various poor health rankings won’t happen overnight, the program already has launched activities aimed directly at the factors that affect West Virginians’ health.

Change the Future WV’s three priorities are to promote tobacco-free living; encourage active living and healthy eating; and promote clinical and preventive health services within communities.

Toward those ends, it already has engaged several partners to help. …

Tim Hazelett, who directs Change the Future WV in the nine-county region that includes Cabell, Wayne and Putnam counties, said he has been encouraged by the response received so far from a variety of collaborators. They have included businesses, churches, health agencies and non-profit groups. That collaboration is essential, he said, to informing people of healthier options, removing barriers preventing them from pursuing those alternatives, and reinforcing behaviors and choices that will lead to healthier lives.

He described it all as “grassroots efforts,” which makes sense to reach as much of the state’s population as possible and encouraging people to take more responsibility for improving their health. When it comes down to it, making significant change in West Virginians’ health is providing them the necessary options to live healthier and convincing them to adopt them.

With more and more groups and individuals collaborating to get that message across, this program could well change the future for the better for many West Virginians.

— Distributed by The Associated Press

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<p>Fairmont State tennis player Zak Hatfield and Logan High School Coach Justin Turner stand on the court at the Chief Logan Rec Center where Hatfield has played most of his career. Hatfield will join Fairmont State’s tennis team in the fall.</p>

Fairmont State tennis player Zak Hatfield and Logan High School Coach Justin Turner stand on the court at the Chief Logan Rec Center where Hatfield has played most of his career. Hatfield will join Fairmont State’s tennis team in the fall.

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CHIEF LOGAN STATE PARK — The Chief Logan Rec Center has been praised by many for its great facilities, but one local tennis star says the Rec Center helped him achieve his dream of playing in college.

Zak Hatfield, a recent Logan High School graduate and rising Fairmont State University freshman tennis player, said the Rec Center provided him a place to play indoors on some of the best courts in the state.

“I’ve been playing tennis competitively since sixth grade, but I’ve been playing since I was real young,” Hatfield said. “I’ve played a lot at the Rec Center. On rainy days, I’d come up here. When we got rained out at practice, I’d come up here. And I come up here a lot on my own in the winter. Having an indoor facility really helps your game. It really gives me an edge.”

Hatfield said he knows his game will have to change when he goes off to college, but one thing that won’t change is him playing at the Rec Center.

“I’ll have to hit the ball with more power and consistency and I’ll have to prep for that,” Hatfield said. “Playing all year ‘round here really helps your game.”

Hatfield’s high school coach, Justin Turner, said he believes Hatfield will do fine as a college tennis player.

“Zach has been a really good player for us. He’s a player who is humble and listens and, as a coach, that’s what you always want,” Turner said. “He listens and actually does what you tell him to do.

“As a freshman, he was the No. 2 seed, then from his sophomore year to his senior year, he was the No. 1 seed. He made it to the state tournament every year. I’m not sure how many people have done that in their career at Logan High. That’s a pretty hard task to accomplish, but that’s what gets you ready to play at that college level.”

Turner said Hatfield will have to step up to play at Fairmont State, but he knows he’s up to the task.

“College is a big step up from high school tennis and you’ll play against international players,” Turner said. “I played at the University of Charleston and we played Fairmont State. It’s a nice school and I’ve talked to the coach up there. He had some other offers, but he will be an excellent fit at Fairmont State.”

Turner said Hatfield will probably go in as a No. 2 or 3 seed.

“That’s really good,” Turner said. “Not only is he a good singles player, but he is also a good doubles player. It’s hard to find someone who can get along with anybody on your team, that you can match together.”

Hatfield also went to the state tournament as a doubles player with teammate Keith Williamson.

“He’s just overall a good player,” Turner said.

The coach said he credits a lot of Hatfield’s development with being able to play on the indoor courts at the Rec Center.

“When I was playing in high school, we didn’t have the indoor courts here at the Chief Logan Rec Center and we had to drive to Charleston to play on an indoor court,” Turner said. “Now, you can come here and its right in your backdoor. The Rec Center has three indoor courts you can use just about anytime.

“If you compare the Chief Logan Rec Center to one of the courts in Charleston, you are paying a lot less to come use these courts. It’s a tremendous difference. We actually have pros from Charleston who come down and give lessons. These courts are top-of-the-line courts. They have had a few U.S. Tennis Association tournaments here. It’s been a big help to all area teams. Players from Scott High School, Westside High School and Mingo Central, as well as Logan, Chapmanville and Man come down here to play and practice rather than having to drive all the way to Charleston.”

Hatfield said he is excited to play college tennis.

“I’m excited to be going to Fairmont State this fall,” Hatfield said. “It will be a little different than high school, so I’m getting ready. Fairmont State has a really nice community and the coach is nice. I’m really looking forward to going up there.”

Hatfield signed his letter of intent to play collegiately at Fairmont State in May.

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Gunnells

HANOVER, W.Va. — Okie Gunnells, 76, of Hanover, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Arrangements are incomplete. Collins Funeral Home of Switzer is in charge of arrangements.

Meade

LOGAN, W.Va. — Malcolm Meade, 48, of Logan, died Monday, June 17, 2013. Arrangements are incomplete. Freeman Funeral Home of Chapmanville is in charge of arrangements.

Rainwater

YUMA, W.Va. — Birdie Jewell Rainwater, 69, of Yuma Camp, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Arrangements are incomplete. Collins Funeral Home of Switzer is in charge of arrangements.

Sollars

BRUNO, W.Va. — Mr. James Marion Sollars, 90, of Bruno, widower ofLois Jean Lester Sollars, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, June 24, at Gilbert Presbyterian Church. Inurnment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum at Pecks Mill. Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Chapmanville is in charge of arrangements.

Simms

MAN, W.Va. — Emma Lou Simms, 39, of Man, daughter of Helen Lorraine Gibson Simms and the late Luther Jackson Simms, died Friday, June 15. 2013. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Bruno Church of God. Burial will be in the Hatfield Cemetery at Hampden. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Mounts Funeral Home of Gilbert is in charge of arrangements.

Today’s services…

Lively, Arnold R. “Herbie” — 1 p.m. today at Landville Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. David Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill. Lively, 77, of Sidney, Ky., formerly of Landville, died Thursday, June 13, 2013. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.

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