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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
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