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10- Hinton News Tues. Dec. HOOP SHOOT The Hinton Elks Lodge #821 will be hosting the annual Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 10 a.m. in the Summers County Middle School gym. This competition is open to boys and girls ages 8-13. For more information, contact Greg Vandall at 304-466-1473. BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING A Board of Health meeting has been scheduled for Friday, December 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., at the Summers County Health Department. If you have any questions concerning this meeting or would like to be placed on the agenda, please call the health department at 304-466-3388. I JAM SESSION Jumping Branch Nimitz Senior/ Community Center will be having a Jam Session on Dec. 17 at 5:30 till.~. Center will have food and baked 13, 2016 RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE December 16, 12 - 5 p.m. Lifeline Church on Stokes Drive in Hinton will hold a Holiday Blood Drive. This blood drive wil be in memory of Robin Reid Turner. Please support a cause that was very important to Robin. She had been coordinator along with Jam Plumley for the past few years. Robin and her smile were a huge part of our community so let's keep that memory alive! What a much better world it would be if we all aspired to be more like our friend Robin. RAILROAD DAYS 50th ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR Capito Called for Immediate Action to Save Benefits for Coal Miners on Dec. 6 (NAPS)--Seniors remain healthy and independent longer by staying active and exercising. Maintaining joint function is seen as key; research says chondroitin can help. Synutra Pure offers tips for selecting quality supplements at www.synutrapure.com. *** The American Geriatrics Soci- ety's Health in Aging Foundation created a fact sheet on medica- tions and older adults, a list of goods for sale. Bring a song, instrument, or story or poem and select medications to avoid, a A limited number of the medication diary and a break- commemorative Railroad Days down of certain alternatives to Calendar are still available at thel potentially inappropriate medica- Railroad Museum during the month' tions, all available, free, at of November from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. HealthinAging.org. *** on Friday and Saturday. ' For the more than 680,000 The Railroad Museum will be Americans living with a brain closed during December, January tumor, there's a revolutionary and February. research effort under way at the Precision Medicine Initiative TOYAND FOOD DRIVE Against Brain Cancer headed by , The Summers County Ghost Dr. Chirag Patil at Cedars-Sinai Riders MC would Like to Invite you in Los Angeles. For more on this "We have a solution right in action. I've served in Congress long This is about the thousands of coal front of us that's ready for a vote to enough to know that deadlinesjobs that have been lost, forcing prevent any lapse in benefits. It's a often force action, and this time miners to rely on these modest solution that has support from both should be no different. Here's why: benefits more than ever before. sides of the aisle. And, it's a solution Without some resolution before This is about the employers that that could mean the difference in Congress adjourns, the men and are going bankrupt and leaving the livelihoods of tens of thousands women who have powered• our benefit plans underfunded. of Americans." nation and spurred economic We have a solution right in front In a speech on the Senate floor growth for generations will have of us, that's ready for a vote to ,tonight, U.S. Senator Shelley the carpet pulled out from under prevent any lapse in benefits. It's a Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) called for them. solution that has support from both immediate passage of the Miner's They will lose the health benefits sides of the aisle. Protection Act, a bill to prevent they so rely on. And, it's a solution that could any lapse in important benefits for It's important to recognize the mean the difference in the retired miners, risks our coal miners have taken to livelihoods of tens of thousands of Prior to the speech, Senator better our lives. Americans. Capito voted against cloture on When you visit a coal mine, you I had hoped that we could offer 21st Century Cures because once see the rigorous, often dangerous the Miners Protection Act as an it advances there would be no conditions, where these men and amendment to the 21st' Century opportunity to amend the Cures women do their jobs to provide the Cures bill. And that's why, despite bill to address miners' benefits, energy we need to live our lives, its many benefits to address Remarks as prepared for They are the pillars of their the opioid epidemic, cancer and delivery: •communities, and many are advance medicine, I had to oppose Mister/Madame President, Iveterans who have fought for this our moving forward on the Cures rise today to talk about an issue of nation. For decades, they've worked bill tonight without an amendment great urgency: the fate of tens of hard and played by the rules,process. That's how important this thousands American workers. Yet, the realities facing these issue is to Our miners. In just a matter of weeks, 16,000 men and women are stark. TheyBefore Friday, we will move coal miners and their dependents are up against a wall, and the forward on a bill to fund the will lose their health care. Roughly challenges they face will only grow government. We must take action in 6,000 others are set to join them in if we fail to take immediate action, that bill - the continuing resolution 2017. We can talk about the realities - to protect important benefits for Here we are, just days away from of the war on coal, but this is about our miners. If we don't, we will be Congress wrapping up its work for more than that. failing to act on behalf of thousands the year. This is about the families in my of American workers. That should and must motivatestate and others who are in need. Thank you, and I yield the floor. The strongest man in the enjoy an evening of music and to our Toy and Food Drive forrevolutionary approach, visit world is he who stands alone. fellowship. Summers County Families at Magic www.Br ainTumorExDert.com. --Henrik Ibsen The Center is raising money for Mart Dec 10-11, 17-18 and at Kroger *** ooe o Stellar nlng Center is located on Rt. 3 behind the Dec. 17-18 in Hinton. We will be accepting non Jumping Branch School the more perishable food items, unwrapped the merrier. COMMUNITY LUNCHEON First Presbyterian Church (corner ofThirdAve & Ballengee St.) is having a Community Luncheon on Thursday, December 1 5th at noon. Everyone is invited! ADOPT A CHILD Talcott Elementary is accepting donations for its Adopt-a-Child program. All money collected will be used to purchase Christmas giRs for needy children. Please send your tax-deductible donations to Adopt-a-Child PO Box 140, Talcott, WV 24981. CLOSED FOR WINTER The Campbell-Flannagan- Murrell House Museum at 422 Summers Street in Hint~ii h~s closed for the winter. We are new toys, New Children's clothing, and or monetary donations. The Ghost Riders will be selling hot dogs as will all proceeds from the hot dog sale will go to the toy and food drive. Thank you so much for your help and support in providing our families of Summers County with a wonderful Christmas. For more info, Contact Jr. Gill at 304-860-8681. RAIROAD DAYS ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR Since the Railroad Museum will be closing for the winter months in December the Railroad Days Calendar wilt be available at the Visitors Center at the intersection of Temple St. and 2nd Ave. Visitors Center hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PLAY delighted to open the Museum for Annual Christmas play will be visitors, school groups, reunion held December 18 at the Pence parties, or folks just looking for a Springs Community Church at 7:00 peek at some local history. Call 304- p.m. Title: Come To Bethlehem & 445-5769 to set up a date and time See!" Pastor Roger Persinger and with our guide, the congregation invites everyone to We welcome all to experience Hinton's History through the lives of the families that lived in the MEDICAL EXPENSE House beginning in 1875. Call, email ACCOUNT at cfm fmh@yahoo.com or message A Medical Expense Account for us on facebook. Our web site is cfm- Angle Cox has been established at fmh.org. First Century Bank. Any and all donations will be greatly FUNDRAISER appreciated. First Century Bank Raffle Tickets for an orange & black crocheted FRESH PECANS chevron afghan donated and made Ascension Church Annual Fresh by Sharon Cole. Proceeds benefit Pecan (fall crop) sale now in Angle Cox for Medical Expenses. progress. One pound shelled large $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 pieces bags- $10.00, large halves- Drawing held on December 23. $10.50. Call Joyce Ritter- 304-466-1515 or Cleo Mathews 304-466-1135. attend. a Success The Greenbrier HistoricalFarmers and Fire Insurance, Dutch Society's 16th Annual Stellar Haus Restaurant, Margaret and Eveningfundraiser proved once David Hambrick, HSC Heating and again to be a "stellar" time! We had Cooling, Meredith Rice, Edward a wonderful evening with dancing, Jones, Stroebel and Johnson PLLC, good food, and a fun atmosphere! Kyle and Ann Fort, Bill Turner, Thank you to everyone who helped Kinsey & William Mitchell III, make it a success! Alex McLaughlin, Page Dickson, The Roland P. Sharp Alumni Grist Real Estate, The Historic Center was beautifully arranged General Lewis Inn, Robert and and decorated by members of the Jill Modlin, Ann and John Wade Greenbrier Historical Society with Bell, Preservation Alliance of West Nutcrackers surrounded by live Virginia, Greg and Jan Jewell, Bill greenery on each table - bringing and Sara Irons, and Jeannie Miller. classic Christmas charm to the Thank you all for your support! decorations. The Greenbrier Historical The music played by Trio Grand Society is anon,profit organization began softly while guests enjoyed whose mission is to . collect, hors d'oeurves and drinks and preserve, protect, and exhibit caught up with old friends. A very historical materials and objects, talented group, Trio Grand, played provide educational programs and a variety of soft jazz during the activities, and support historical delicious dinner and desert served inquiry and research. GHS relies by TLP. After dinner, up-beat on the generosity of its members, tempos began and couples took to patrons, and the community to the dance floor for the rest of the continue operating the museum evening, free of charge, providing free The Greenbrier Historical research assistance, and offering Society once again hosted a silent free educational programs. auction during the event with items GHS strives to present the rich generously donated by the following history of the Greenbrier Vaney businesses and individuals: Stuart in interesting ways, to promote and Sandy Newman, Jeannine tourism in the region, and to LaCasse, Tom Isaac, Jane and Ron support the preservation of its Kirk, Elizabeth Spangler, Cliff beautiful communities. Baker, the Greenbrier Historical The Greenbrier Historical Society, Margaret and David Society's North House Museum and Hambrick, and Caring Hands Archives is open Monday through Massage. Saturday, from 10am to 4pro. For GHS would also like to thank all more information about upcoming of those businesses and individuals programs and events, or to become who sponsored the event: Theresa a member, sponsor, or volunteer Thompson, Ron & Jane Kirk, John please contact us at 304.64.5.3398 andBarbaraGrimes, EugeneJeffus, or info@greenbrierhistorical.org. The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age. --Luciile Ball I Trans Course Adult s6*Student SS.Matinee s4 George Smith claimed to be the inventor of the modern-style lollipop in 1908. Smith named the treats after his favorite racehorse, Lolly Pop. Start at New River (NAPS)--Changes in medica- tions, dehydration and common lung or urinary tract infections can trigger delirium in older adults. For more information about helping older adults cope with delirium and its effects, visit www.HealthinAging.org. *** Exogen is a bone growth stimu- lator that uses low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) to help broken bones heal. Learn more at www.exogen.com. *** The all-natural, drug-free Estroven Intimacy Kit includes a dietary supplement to support a healthy libido and a moisturizer designed to foster intimacy be- tween menopausal women and their partners. Learn more at www.Estroven.com/Intimacy. *** The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Relaxis as the first non-medication, pre- scription device to treat Restless Applications are being accepted for the new critical care transport course beginning in January 2017 through New River Community and Technical College in collaboration ~ ~ withservices.HealthNet Aeromedical "~ The critical care transport course is designed for paramedics and registered nurses to provide knowledge and skills to assess conditions and manage the transfer of critical patients between hospitals, specialty referral centers and extended care facilities. The 1 [~"-"~1 1 (~)l 2-week course will be held on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Leg Syndrome. Learn more at beginningJanuary20attheRaleigh (888) 475-7435 and www.My County Campus, Beaver. Tuition is Relaxis.com. $850, and students must be either a *** registered nurse or certified Tinted car windows can protect paramedic to enroll. your skin from dangerous UVA rays. Window tint can be profes- New River CTC also offers both sionally installed at LLumar and certificate and associate degree FormulaOne dealers throughout paramedic programs. Spring classes the United States. To find on~ are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. nearby, visit www.llumar.com, on Mondays at the Nicholas County find-a-dealer. Learn more at www Campus, Summersville, beginning llumar'c°ndskinpr°tecti°n" January 23 and at the Raleigh County Campus, Beaver, on Tuesdays beginning January 17. "Paramedics are the link from the scene into the healthcare system," said Coordinator of EMS/Paramedic Program Paula Johnson. "We train students to assess the situation, provide emergency care and transportation to meet the needs of our communities. Paramedics are in demand, and our program has a 100 percent job placement rate." Students must be eligible to take English 101 and Math 91 to enroll in the paramedic program. For additional information, contact Johnson at pjohnson@newriver.edu or 304-883- 2450. New River Community and Technical College serves nine counties in southeastern West Virginia from the Greenbrier Valley Campus (Lewisburg), Mercer County Campus (Princeton), Nicholas County Campus (Summersville) and Raleigh County Campus (Beaver/ Beckley). Study: Repeal of Healthcare Law Would Hurt Children, WV Families Dan Hcyman CHARLESTON, W.Va. healthcare system into chaos. Congressional leaders want to West Virginia has been among repeal the Affordable Care Act. But the states benefiting the most from analysts and advocates of the law the ACA, according to Renate Pore, say the unintended consequence chair of the West Virginia Medicaid could be a doubling in the number Coalition. So, it stands to lose the of children without access to most if the law is repealed. About healthcare. 200,000 folks would lose coverage Republicans want . to fulfill in the state, and Pore said that their long-standing promise to would inevitably affect the children repeal Obamacare, but they have in those families. struggled to come up with a working "If the pai~ents of the children replacement. Joan Alker, executive are uninsured, and if their medical director at the Georgetown Center needs are not being taken care of, for Children and Families, cited than that harms the children, too," a new Urban Institute study that she said. raised serious concerns about a According to research from the partial repeal executed in such a Urban Institute, as many as 30 way as to avoid a Senate filibuster, million Americans could lose their It could mean a lot of children health insurance if the ACA is would lose their health coverage, repealed - most of them working '~e just celebrated the fact -poor and those without college that 95 percent of kids now have degrees. coverage in this country," Alker Alker said that despite political said. "But now Congress is poised to pressures, it would be dangerous take a U-turn and actually double to even partially repeal the ACA the number of uninsured kids." without doing the hard work of Republicans, includingreplacing it at the same time. President-elect Trump, have long "Congressional leaders are argued that the ACA has raisedmoving very quickly to try to do premiums and restricted choice, this soon as they return from the Supporters of the law say those holidays," she said. "So, people are claims are largely untrue, andnot aware that this could happen so that repealing it without a full quickly and also, they're not aware replacement would throw the of the consequences." A horse can see better at night than a human. However, it takes a horse's eyes longer to adjust from light to dark and from dark to light than a human's. Worry is the traitor in our camp that dampens our powder and weakens our aim. --William Jordan *** HINTON HmO lC =STR2 [