Duke brings spark

Putnam County Emergency Management director Kim Hyten, left, accepts a $1,250 check from Duke Energy's Steve Bahr. Also present for the presentation are 911 dispatcher Meghan Monaco and 911 director Dave Costin. After this winter's ice storm, the Duke Foundation is donating funds to the hardest hit areas. "My goal with this money would be to purchase a much-needed item for the Emergency Operations Center -- some high-band radios," Hyten said. "If the 800 MHz system went down, those would be much needed. We thank Steve and the Duke Foundation."