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000000Obituaries
: SARAH LEE BALL
,= : BRADBERRY
Sarah Lee Ball Bradberry, 71, of
:on Mountain, Hinton, died
Vonday, June 16, 2003, in Summers
r,unty ARH Hospltal m Hmton.
;.e courageously battled cancer for
:- wo years; however, her death was
,:used by a sudden illness
%Smhtw::?iiii:eh';;a.31slmh:
,:]1 Jr. and Mary E. Dunbar Ball.
;. Mrs. Bradberry was a member of
llepomt Baptlst Church of
-" rmton.
She was preceded in death by her
,daughter-in-law, Susan Smith
Bradberry; and son-in-law, Toney
Anderson.
• ,-:, She was a homemaker and was
:: active in the church and community.
.'..: She was well known for her
. selfnessness and love for cooking,
. ,, specially her trademark fruitcakes.
:. Nothing gave her more pleasure
.. , than having her family and friends
gather around the table for Sunday
dnner.
Survivors include her husband of
. ,52 years, Jack Bradberry; a son,
,:. :William J. Bradberry of Zion
, Aiountain; a daughter, Becky
, • Bradberry Anderson of Bellepoint;
, • ..three grandsons,' Matthew and
Caleb Bradberry and Trevor
, i Anderson; two granddaughters,
Jackie and Sherry Anderson, all of
/, Hinton; a sister and brother-in-law,
: Susan and Robert Orders Sr. of
-. : harleston; a niece, Kim Lewis of
,, Charleston; a nephew, Robert
-," Orders, Jr. of Charleston; two aunts
,. and five uncles; and lifelong friends,
, Betty and Arnold Bradberry of
Milboro, VA.
,-,; i Services were held at 1 p.m.
' ," *Thtrsday, June 19th. at Bellepoint
F = • .
,° Baptist Church wth Pastor Chris
....
..... Brown offiCmtlng. Burial followed m
, Ball Fanily Cemetery, Zion
€ Mountain, Hinten.
• Pallbearers were Donnie
: Bradberry, Jack Hartwell, Arnold
Bradberry, Robert Orders Jr., Doug
Fox and Jared Hartwell.
' Honorary pallbearers were Bud
Shanks, Bobby Bradberry, Junior
Dunbar and Henry Dunbar.
, Arrangements by Pivont Funeral
• Home, Hinton.
, JAMES JOSEPH ROMANELLO
, James Joseph Romanello, 59, of
Stuarts Draft, Virginia, died Jue ,
,2003 at the Universit of Virin
. following a brief illness.
"" " Born Nov. 11, 1943 in Hinton,
vv., he was the son of Myrtle
" Sears) Romanello and the late
•3hines Chester Romanello. He grew
g :" up in Hinton.
..... Mr. Romanello was a security
' : guard for the University of Virginia
: Hospital in Charlottesville, VA.
"' Survivors include his mother, one
"" daughter Joann (Kevin) Fisher of
i Ravenna, Ohio; one sister, Madeline
' JAlly of Richmond, VA.; two brothers,
r
7 Donald and John of Cliiton Forge,
"Virginia.
-' He was preceded in death by his
" ": father, a son, James Joseph Jr.,
" §inter Wanda (Sissy) Bistodean.
:" " A memorial service was held in
- "Cliion Forge, VA. and grave side
' services "were at 2 p.m. Monday,
"une 9th. at Riverside Cemetery in
" Shalesville, Ohio.
' -' Arrangements by Greens Funeral
" Home in Mantua, Ohio.
' MiHOW PROGRAM iN NEED
The MIHOW Program is in need
of Maternity clothes. If you have
,, ..auything to donate please call 466-
_ 2226 and ask for Peggy or Pare.
° Teen Issues Days at Summers
:' Middle School sponsored by the CAC
"4/29-30/03.
; " ETING
'" TCCC BOARD ME
" 'The Tri-County Champion
• Community Board Members will
..... meet on June 26, 7 p.m., at the
' r
(LHinton Chambe of Commerce
Building," corner of 2nd and
Ballengee. Please make every effort
to attend. "For information, call
Carol Jones,,Secretary, 445-7d08.
Halley's Restaurant
& Catering
313 3rd. Avenue, Hinton Ph:466-6600
i
We have a full breakfast menu available all day. We
. also have bagels w/cream cheese, Danish and
"Steak Biscuits have been added to the menu.
We have fresh baked goods and fudge daily!
I
Tues. June 24, 2003 Hinton News - 3
when a complex problem the
scale of the Workers Compensation
crisis arises, there's no comfortable
way to fix it. Going into this month's
special session, we knew that almost
no one would be pleased with the
TALCOTT ELMENTARY APRIL legislation, which is crafted to
provide both short-term and long-
WRITERS OF THE MONTH term remedies that will touch nearly
Talcott Elementary School principal, Gaye Shaver, proudly every aspect of the system. Every
announces the selection of the Writers of the Month forApril, 2003. interest involved in the Workers
Writing •kill• are essential in all areas of the school curriculum. Compensation system - laborers,
Children should begin learning writing •kill• as early a• large businesses, and small
kindergarten and should build upon those •kill• at each grade businesses - will sacrifice. As a
level. Wrlters of the month are chosen.for their abilities to write result, it's the hope of the
complete sentence•, paragraph•, •torte•, journal, entries, or Legislature and Gov. Bob Wise that
essay•. Clan•room teacher• choose the student who is to be system will avert bankruptcy.
recognized for their classroom. Student• received award• for the The financial morass that has
month of April were; Mrs. Perkins' Kindergarten - Tristan developed within the Workers
Highlander;, Mrs. Mock'• Kindergarten - Brianna Allen; Mr. Tabor'• Compensation System was decades
First Grade - Kennedy Crisp; Mr•. Pierce'• First Grade - Lar• in the making and there have been
Swanson; Mrs. Ford'• Second Grade - Charles West; Mrs. Tabor's several attempts to fix it. But we
Second Grade - Tyler Gore; Mrs. Tabor'• Third Grade - Casey discovered in recent months that the
Starks; Mrs. Bower's Third Grade - Caleb King; Mrs. Boone's bottom was about to drop out, and
Fourth Grade - Dakota Cales; Mr. Oxley's Fifth Grade - Timmy it was up to this Legislature to take
Fox; Ms. Meador'• Fifth Grade - Jennifer Gill; Mr•. Knott'• class - serious measures. The system's
Brittany Richardson; Mr•. Keatley's Class - Leland Petrey. deficit stands at over $2.6 billion. If
drastic action had not been taken,
SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY LOOKING FOR CLASSMATES the Workers Compensation Division
Summers County Solid Waste Class of 1983 Needs the following would have become unable to pay
Authority meets on the 3rd. Monday addresses for these classmates: claimants as early as May 31, 2004.
of each month at 4:30 pm at the AnthonyAdkins, Cathy SueAdkins, Our workers' benefits were on the
Memorial Bldg., Hinton. 466-0695. Johnny Lee Adkins, Tommy Zane line.
Everyoneis welcome to attend. Adkins, Barbara Ann Bennett, According to the National
Randy Gregory Bennett, Melanie Academy of Social Insurance, West
BEREAVEMENT. SUPPORT Bragg, Samuel Jay Cales, Cerita Virginia had the highest benefits as
GROUP MEETINGS Carter, -Paula Ann Cooper, Connie a percentage of covered wages in
Summers County - The 4th. Crook, Tina Depriest, Charles
Tuesday of each mongh - 1:00 p.m. Andrew Foster, Danny Gill, Greg Bluestone Lake
to 3:00 pm. at the Summers County Gill, Joseph Gill, Richard Nathaniel
Wellness Center, 221 Temple St., Gill, Lorene Geddard, Debra Hedge, Garden Club Meets at
Hinton, WV. Sandra Kristine Keaton, Amos Ruritan Community
*Please call ahead o check for Lowry, Jr., Katherina Lenora Lucas, Center
any change or cancellations.* Donna McManaway, Darrell Mann
LEGISLATIVE
U PDATE
By Delegate Virginia Mahan
2000 at a rate of 4.24 percent- while
the national median rate was .9
percent and the average was 1.03
percent. West Virginia also had the
highest rate of growth in that
statistic. Legislators were also told
by the Division that West Virginia
has one person designated
Permanent Total Disability for every
75 workers - apparently the highest
ratio in the United States.
Unfortunately, the system is no
longer able to support that.
To address the immediate
financial needs of the system, the
Legislature decided to tap a variety
of state funding sources and provide
an infusion of $225 million.
The financial package includes:
$170 million transferred from the
state black lung account, which
carries surplus funds; $14 million
from the tax-relief package adopted
by Congress last month; $10 million
in general' revenue; $5 million from
special revenue accounts; $6 million
in interest earnings; and $20 million
from the Tobacco Settlement Trust
Fund, if necessary.
The 300-page bill combines
numerous administrative changes
intended to improve efficiency and
reduce fraud.
As was proposed during the
regular session, the Legislature
voted to close the second-injury fund,
which has allowed a few large
sits coum rri
DEPARTMENT JUNE CLINIC
SCHEDULE .
June 2th. - Cholesterol, Blood
Sugar & Hemoglobin 8 A.M. - 12 N.
Immunizations and TB Skin Tests
PSD MEETING Jr., Benton Lee Moye, Mildred Sue The June meeting of the
Patterson, Rita Ramsey, Janet 1 P.M. - 4 P.M.
Meadow Creek PSD Board Richmond, Lisanne Richmond, Bluestone Lake Garden Club was Gov. BobWise's specially appointed
Meetings are held every 2nd. Mark Edward Roberts, Barbara held at the Ruritan Community June 26th.-Womens Clinicwith panel, this legislation was developed
Tuesday of the month at 3:00 pm at Ellen Taylor, Linda Lou Weikle, Center in Talcott. All enjoyed a • Nancy'Lynch, NP (appt. only) 10 to make the Workers Compensation
the PSD Office. Barbara Ann Williams, and Pamela' delicious brunch served by the ladies A.M. - 4 P.M. Division more effective, businesses
The public is invited to attend• Lynn Young. of the Ruritan club. June 30th. - Cholesterol, Blood more accountable, and place
Mrs. Mildred Corda gave the Sugar & Hemoglobin 8 A.M. - 12 N. workers' benefits on par with the
Greenbrier Valley Please call Kristi Scott at 466-
1616 with any information. Reunion treasurer report. 2003-2004 dues are Immunizations and TB Skin Tests rest of the nation, so that one day,
Hospice RecTuiti.ng. be Augustfl, 2003. now payable. 1 P.M.- 4 P.M. the system will be out of the danger
• • MrsleSdows esa, otFd lt.Sj ........ zone ....... . ...
W#y #€, e':HBEE BFOOD members worked 8 hours i H(LICSANONYMOUS ..... I Wec0me and:alPee*atour
" ;" *' ....... oofestriniaiocaed on garffen v eedinaRd cleanii'u'. ' # -,ea'h'-o ,",,qW,-A .... .L"2, .... ''''O*'--L''''ttput'Ot'ts@ iuSbt"dflV'bther, . ., _. . : ,
=" ..... '= "* ....... " 'an q,;. h, ,,,.q,, ot.nn.,.,o, m'gistarzvemat'ter.yle§bcli=heat
Greenbrier Valley Hospice is 216 3rd. AvenUe, indowntown lVf0re work zs to be dox ..... , ..................... , ....
currently re.cruiting volunteers to Hinton will be taking applications Thursday, June 12th. set as a Ascension Episcopal Church, comer (304)340-3106 or write to Delegate
assist in providing comfort-oriented for free baby food between the hours workday. New replacement roses of 5th and Temple St. Virginia Mahan, 215-E, Capitol
end-of-life care and support to the of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. You must 'have been purchased and will be Complex, Charleston, WV 25305.
terminally ill and their families in be within the 125% OMB Poverty planted, more weeding done and the
Summers County. Care is primarily Guideline to be served, garden mulched. Some members Books By Hinton Historian
home based, enabling famiilies to Items consists of formula, boxes indicated they would work at other
remain together in peace, comfort of cereal, jars of Gerber fruit, times helping getting the garden Philip Vincent Bagdon Only While Supply Last
and dignity, vegetables, and meat. If you have ready for summer enjoyment.
Volunteers must believe in the any questions, please feel free to The West VzrginiaWater Festival Meadow River Lumber Company
• hospice philosophy, have a contact our office at 466-5010 for will be held July 28th. to August
commitment to the practices of the more information. 2nd. Thursday, July 31st. is the date Originally $19.95 Now Only $14,95"
hospice program and be able to for the flower show. It will be held Shay Logging Locomotives at Cass W.Va.
provide their own transportation. LOOKING FOR INFO ON in the Memorial Building. Members
Services volunteers provide CEMETERIES may begin to set up any time after 9 (Hardback) Originally $26.95 Now Only $19.95"
include relieveing the caregiver, The Summers County Historial a.m. You do not have to be a member Only 9 in stock
babysitting, homemaking, shopping, Society would like information on of the garden club to enter the flower
bereavement support, clergy Cemeteries and/or Corrections of the show and all entries are welcome. *(Please add $3 for Shipping and Handling)
support, home repairs, fundraising, current S.C.H. Cemetery Book. We The meeting dates and places for Essential C&$$ (A softbound, 24 page booklet)
publicity and other special services, are compiling a supplement for the coming year was decided on.and
Training to become a hospice publication, the programs planned. An Originally $5.95 NOW Only $2.50
volunteer includes twenty-one hours Please send your information to: interesting year is in store for the Only a yew few copies of these great books remain in stocktt
of classes. Throughout this period, Mr. Billy Joe Edwards, HC, 78 Box garden club. Send your check or money order today: Dog & Pony Show
the volunteers closely examine their 13, Truie, WV. 25988. Closing date The July meeting will be a picnic. Productions,, P O Box 1000, Hlnton, WV 25951-1000
attitudes and feelings toward death, is July 1st. 2003. at the home of Mrs. Barbara Lafferty ,
The physical and emotional aspects theirat Red Oak" Members willbringfavorite covered dish. Edward R Lilly DC
of terminal disease are discussed LOOKING FOR CLASSMATES In attendance were Mrs. C.E. •
along with bereavement care of the The Hinton High School Class of Charlton, Mrs. Donald Corda, Mrs.
family following death. Volunteers
1973 is looking for the addresses of C.G. Ellison, Mrs. Howard Fox, Mrs. 466-3696
also receive instruction in improving the following Classmates: Brenda James Haley, Mrs. Beldon Lafferty, Hours: Mon. - Wed. - Fri. 9:00 to 12:00 - 2:00 to 5:00
communication skills and become Ramsey, Randy Cox, Maxine Ford, Ms. Jerry Lilly, Mrs. Clifford
familiar with the hospice purpose Wendy Cox, Jerry Parker, Nancy Meadows, Mrs. W. H. Redmond, Tues. - Thurs. 9:00 to 12:00
and how to work as team members.
Weilde Rose, Lee Meyer. Mrs. George Stone and Mrs. Sandra Address: 916 Gmenbrler Drive, Bellepoint/Hinton, WV.
To volunteer with Greenbrier Anyone knowing the addresses of Barker.
Valley Hospice or ro request
additional information, please these classmates is asked to call: GRAHAM HOUSEMEETING Insurances: Most Insurances Accepted i.e. Workers
Susan Coins at 466-4445, or Debbie
contact Terri Perry at 1 (800) 237- Bragg at 466-2317. The Graham House meeting is Comp, PEIA, WVa Medicaid
0842. the 2nd. Thursday of each month at
Greenbrier Valley Hospice is a 7 p.m. in the Graham House. Vary Reasonable Rates: Everyone Can Afford Care
non-profit, tax exempt 501 (c) (3) Anyone is welcome to attend. SeI/[N Offered: Various Therapies, Lab Screenings,
organization providing care to the In Office X-Rays, Thermal Evaluations, Computerized,
terminally ill in Fayette, Greenbrier, e00i00,ll Vitamin/Mineral Deficiency Evaluations and
Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, ! Recommendations and More.
Summers and Webster counties.
YOU GET ' " " ' '
art THIS! Country Western Hoedown
• .4 8x10
• 4 5x7 Seniors 60 and 0vcr
• 4 4x5 Sponsored bythe Summers
County Council on Aging
• 24 Jumbo Wallets
Join Us July I, 6:oo - IO:OO p.m.
t- "fb €tvtY°u Pay Only Willowwood
Country
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Bar-be-que Picnic
OR -# NO PERSONAL CHECKS Dress: CountryWestern
Studio Quality Portraits CovcrChge:
• Babies, Children, Adults, Family • One Special Per Subject $5.OO per couple $3.00 singles
• Posing Our Choice • One Special Per Family NO Alcohol
. Group Charlla m-$I"00 Es. Addi#ooal Subject • Additional Portraits Available Transportation Pi'ovided
,Vld00,C Mart H,nto. Call 466-4m9 byJuly 3
Sat. & Sun, June 28 & 29
Sat. 1 - 61 Sun. 1 - 5 MusicProvidcdb)
i
companies to defray significant
workers compensation costs at the
expense of the entire system; raise
the threshold for Permanent Total
Disability; and lower the percentage
used to calculate Temporary Total
Disability.
While a version of the bill the
Senate adopted earlier in the special
session would have cut off workers
compensation benefits to all
participants over the age of 70, the
Senate later agreed to a House
proposal to cut offbenefits after age
70 only for future claimants,
allowing those over the age of 70
currently receiving benefits to
continue to do so.
The legislation will also remove
the Division of Workers'
Compensation from the Bureau for
Employment Programs, create a
Board of Managers to replace the
current Peformance Council, which
will hire an executive director; and
create a new, three-member Board
of Review to consider appeals. The
Board of Review will consider
appeals of Division rulings and
appeals of decisions made by self-
insured companies, which will now
be able to administer their own
claims at a significant savings to the
state.
The Legislature adopted the
Workers Compensation bill, as well
as several other procedural bills,
during the five-day special session,
then recessed until June 30 to allow
for any technical corrections.
This has been a difficult process,
and pulling the Workers
Compensation system out of debt
will likely be painful for everyone
involved. But based on the work of