Monday, March 08, 2010

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Glenville Police Department Report - February 2010

02.06.10
Corey Martin Godfrey (11.05.84) of Burnsville, WV was cited by Ptlm. Dave Teters, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol on Conrad Court Street.

02.10.10
Joshua Allen Butcher (09.03.89) of Glenville, WV was cited by Chief Moss on Charles Street for Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection.

02.19.10
Joran M. Biseomb (08.04.86) of Cedarville, WV was cited for Shoplifting.

02.23.10
Chance A. Hardway (11.19.89) of Mt. Zion, WV was cited by Chief Moss for running a Stop Sign on Mineral Road and N. Lewis Street.

02.25.10
Joseph Tickle (11.08.64) of Sand Fork, WV was cited for No Operators on E. Main Street by Ptlm. Teters.

02.25.10
Cody S. Grounds (02.06.92) of Frametown, WV was cited for Reckless Driving by Ptlm Teters on South Street.

02.26.10
Terrell A. Parker (10.22.87) of Glenville, WV was cited for Defective Equipment on E. Main Street by Ptlm. Teters.

02.21.10
Lt. Charles McCroskcy investigated a one vehicle accident on the Go Mart parking lot on South Lewis Street involving a truck belonging to Conn. Portable Storage Company .
The unknown driver hit the gasoline pumps and left the scene.
The vehicle was later found and towed by Lt. McCroskcy to Furr Towing Service.

02.25.10
Chief John Moss was called to Bungalow Village to a two vehicle accident.
Andrew Ballard who lives at Bungalow Village backed into a vehicle owned by Cody Lucas who had parked his vehicle next to the road.

02.08.10
Chief John Moss took an accident report from Kasey Miller of Rosedale that a FedEx truck backed up into the front of her vehicle at McDonalds parking lot.

02.07.10
Lt. Charles McCroskey responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of South Lewis Street and Whiting Avenue .
Rachel K. Clemons failed to yield the right of way while pulling out of Whiting Avenue onto South Lewis Street to John Villers who was going south on South Lewis Street .

02.09.10
Chief John Moss responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Whiting Avenue and South Lewis Street .
Tabita Goodwin of Glenville was pulling out of Whiting Avenue and her vision was blocked by a pile of snow and pulled into the path of Charlotte L. Igo of Glenville .

Chief Moss reported at the monthly meeting of the Glenville City Council that one of the new cruisers was in Charleston getting new light bar and electronic equipment installed.

He also reported the resignation of Ptlm. David Teters who had resigned to accept employment elsewhere.

Chief Moss reported about the bids he had received for installation of decals on both new cruisers. The lowest bid was from J&M Grafix, LLC of Weston, WV for the amount of $350.00 per vehicle.

Personal Income Tax Tip #5: What Form to Use

In early January, the West Virginia State Tax Department issued the 2009 West Virginia personal income tax forms and instructions booklets. Each booklet contains various forms needed for taxpayers to accurately complete a personal income tax return.

Beginning this year, West Virginia taxpayers are no longer required to enclose their W-2, 1099, or other withholding documents with their return. However, taxpayers must complete and enclose the new IT-140W form in order to receive credit for any West Virginia withholding shown on the documents. Failure to include the IT-140W form will disallow any credit claimed on the tax return and result in the delay of a refund, if the taxpayer is due one.

Use Form IT-140 Resident if you are a resident who:

■  Spends more than 30 days in West Virginia with the intent of West Virginia becoming his/her permanent residence; or
■  Maintains a physical presence in West Virginia for more than 183 days of the taxable year, even though he/she may also be considered a resident of another state.

Use Form IT-140 Part-Year Resident if you are an individual who changed his/her residence either:

■  From West Virginia to another state, or
■  From another state to West Virginia during the taxable year.

Use Form IT-140 Full Year Nonresident if you are an individual who is:

■  A resident of another state who does not maintain a physical presence within West Virginia and does not spend more than 183 days of the taxable year within West Virginia; or
■  A resident of West Virginia who spends less than 30 days of the taxable year in West Virginia, and maintains a permanent place of residence outside West Virginia.

Use Form IT-140NRS Special Nonresidents if:

■  You were not a part-year resident of West Virginia; and
■  You were a resident of Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Virginia for the entire taxable year; and
■  Your only source of West Virginia income was from wages and salaries.

Use Form IT-140NRC Composite Return if you meet the following description:

■  Nonresident individuals who are partners in a partnership, shareholders in an S-corporation or beneficiaries of an estate or trust who derive income from West Virginia sources may elect to file a nonresident composite income tax return, Form IT-140NRC. A $50 processing fee is required for each composite return filed.

If a separate individual return is filed, the nonresident must include the West Virginia income derived from the pass-through entity filing the composite return. Credit may be claimed for the share of West Virginia income tax remitted with the composite return.

All of the above tax forms are available at our Taxpayer service locations, local libraries, at some local post offices, and online at www.wvtax.gov. 

HealthTip: Too Little Sleep

Lots of homework, lots of after-school activities, a job, keeping up with friends – being a teenager these days is more than a full-time job. And this may be why a survey that looked at sleep finds high school students aren’t getting enough of it.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examined data on how much high school students say they slept:

``Biological evidence indicates that adolescent functioning is optimized when they have 9 or more hours of sleep per night. Unfortunately, most adolescents fall short of this recommendation.’’

About 8% reported enough sleep. The rest were borderline or insufficient. This puts them at risk of poor performance in school, depressed mood and drowsy driving.

The study is in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

Youth Can Turn Trash Into Treasure During Spring Break

While the Gilmer County Schools are on break the week of April 5-9, 2010, Kindergarten through 6th grade youth are invited to participate in the 2nd Alternative Spring Break sponsored by the WVU Extension Service in Gilmer County.

This year’s theme is “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” and it will feature two afternoons of fun: Tuesday, April 6th and Thursday, April 8th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.

Youth will go on litter walks, make recycled paper, make trash into treasure, go on a “supermarket sweep,” learn how to reduce their waste by reusing it, and participate in Litter Olympics.

Third through sixth grade participants will complete the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” 4-H project book and will be eligible to display their project at the 2010 Gilmer County Farm Show in September.

Pre-registration is required.

50 individuals will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

The registration must be received in the Extension Office by 4:00 PM on Friday, March 26, 2010.

You can register for one day or both days. It is preferred that youth attend both days.

Green registration forms were sent home with all Gilmer County School youth.

If you would like a registration form, you may contact the Extension Office at 304.462.7061 or print one from the website (www.gilmer.ext.wvu.edu).

25 youth participated in this activity last year held at the Gilmer County Recreation Center on April 16, 2009.

The theme was BUBBLEMANIA! And participants enjoyed the afternoon playing with bubbles at 6 different stations. Four 4-H Teen Leaders helped make the event a fun day for the children.

If you have any questions about the Alternative Spring Break program or any other WVU Extension Service programs, please contact the WVU Extension Office at 304.462.7061.

Gilmer Gadabouts Red Hats Society Meeting – 03.11.10

Gilmer Gadabouts will hold their meeting at the Presbyterian Church in Glenville on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Noon.

Lunch will be served at a nominal charge.

Sunny Cal Gals from Grantsville will be on hand to assist in spring hat decoration.

GSC to Welcome Titanic Discoverer and JASON Project Founder

The scientist and explorer that is best known for discovering the shipwreck of RMS Titanic, Dr. Robert Ballard, will discuss his underwater adventures with teachers and students of the Hidden Promise Consortium at Glenville State College on Wednesday, March 31, 2010.

Ballard is the founder of the JASON Project, a non-profit subsidiary of the National Geographic Society, which delivers science curriculum and professional development to area teachers.

All 5th through 8th grade teachers and students in the Glenville State College Hidden Promise Consortium are invited to attend this event. Dr. Robert Ballard will give a 9:00 AM and a 2:00 PM presentation in the GSC Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

“Since GSC has partnered with the JASON Project we have exposed 112 teachers and around five-thousand students with this hands-on approach to learning science,” said Jessica Dorr, GSC JASON Project Science Coordinator.

“The excitement to have Dr. Robert Ballard visit the Glenville State College campus is unbelievable. To have these middle school students exposed to such an influential scientist is very important to everyone involved with the JASON Project,” said Ed Toman, GSC Director of JASON Project and Coordinator of the Hidden Promise Consortium.

Ballard founded the JASON Project in 1989. Within months of discovering the RMS Titanic, he received thousands of letters from middle school students asking to join his next expedition. Dr. Ballard knew his discovery had tapped a wellspring of curiosity and excitement about science and was determined to feed it. The result was the JASON Project, named for the mythological Greek explorer. Since then, JASON has connected more than 10 million students and teachers with real scientific exploration and discovery.

Congressman Alan B. Mollohan has been invited to introduce Dr. Robert Ballard and to discuss his longtime push to raise science proficiency and how important and influential the JASON Project has become to the science curriculum across the state.

For more information on this event or the JASON Project, go online at www.jason.org or contact Toman at “Edward.Toman@glenville.edu” or 304.462.6023.

~~  By Annette Barnette - Public Relations & Marketing Director   ~~

Flashback: What Happened on March 08, ....

•  1833 - The Virginia General Assembly passed an act authorizinga change in part of the route of the road from Middlebourne in Tyler County to the Pennsylvania state line.

•  1838 - The Virginia General Assembly passed an act establishing a ferry across the Ohio River on the property of Joseph Tomlinson in Wood County.

•  1869 - Governor Stevenson reported that President Grant had ordered all federal troops out of West Virginia.

•  1877 - The Producers’ Lubrication Oil Company was incorporated in West Virginia by the following: E. Rossman, Moses Sweetser of Parkersburg; A. B. Graham, William H. Bachtell, John Schafer, S. P. Schilling, Abram Smith, Henry Wright of Volcano, Wood County; and George Merrill of Newburyport, MA. The company’s main office was at Volcano,

•  1879 - The West Virginia Legislature passed an act authorizing West Virginia University to grant right of way to the Pittsburgh, West Virginia and Southern Railroad through the university’s grounds. It was approved by the governor on March 11.

•  1879 - The West Virginia Legislature adopted a resolution proposing an amendment to the Eighth Article of the West Virginia Constitution, concerning the judicial branch of government.

•  1888 - Author and illustrator David Hunter Strother, known as “Porte Crayon,“ died in Charles Town, Jefferson County.

•  1888 - The Economy Washing Machine Company was incorporated in West Virginia by the following: Charles W. Snyder, Alfred W. Ott, James Clarke, F. Hanhaucer, and Francis P. Murray, all of Philadelphia. The company’s main office was in Philadelphia.

•  1890 - The American Cushioned Chair Seat Company was incorporated in West Virginia by the following: Wilton C. Donn, William M. Cuthbert, Marion L. Holden of Brooklyn, NY; Thomas Soden of East Orange, NJ; and Frank C. Donn of Washington, D. C. The company’s main office was in Brooklyn

•  1893 - The extra session of the Twenty-first West Virginia Legislature adjourned in Charleston.

•  1904 - The first laundry in Williamson, Mingo County, opened.

•  1935 - The West Virginia Legislature passed an act providing workmen’s compensation to victims of silicosis. At least 476 workers, most migrant African-Americans died from silicosis, caused from inhalation of silica rock particles under inadequate safety conditions during construction of the Hawks Nest Tunnel at Alloy, Fayette County, for the New-Kanawha Power Company, a subsidiary of the Union Carbide Corporation. Fifty years later, some studies placed the death toll as high as 764, making it the worst industrial disaster in United States history.

•  1960 - Coal mine fire in the Holden Mine 22 of the Island Creek Coal Company, Logan County, killed 18. Governor Underwood was later criticized for covering up the responsibility of Island Creek, for whom he accepted the position of Executive Vice-President several weeks after leaving office.

•  1974 - Five hundred coal miners marched at Coonskin Park in Charleston in protest to the restrictions placed on gasoline by Governor Moore. Of the 500, 50 then marched to the Governor’s Mansion, where they met with Moore.

•  1992 - The West Virginia Legislature passed a $20 million capital investment jobs program.

•  1992 - A group of Berkeley County residents announced it would opposed a proposed DuPont hazardous waste dump at Falling Waters.

Movie: Box Office 03.07.10

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Gilmer County Special Olympics Need Your Help

Legislative Update – by – Delegate Brent Boggs - House Majority Leader - 03.08.10

Coupled with the great weather of last weekend, I received a surprise on Saturday morning with Jessica, Paul and the grandsons flying in for a four-day visit.  After the hectic 50th day of last Wednesday and the rush of Senate bills arriving on the House doorstep Thursday and Friday, it was great to spend time with them for a couple days, including spring-like weather.

As we head into the final week of the 2010 Regular Session of the 79th West Virginia Legislature, it is important to look at where legislation stands.

As of Friday, March 5th, the House of Delegates has introduced 1,378 bills, of which 136 have been passed by the House and are now in the Senate for their consideration.  Meanwhile, the state Senate has introduced 701 bills this session, of which 181 have been passed and are being discussed by the House of Delegates.  Overall, 12 bills have completed legislative action with three of those bills having already been approved by the Governor.

I would like to briefly explain three of the bills the House of Delegates passed this week.

House Bill 4177 would provide five percent of coal severance tax to the county in which the coal originated. The money generated could be used by the county commissions for economic development, infrastructure, job creation and road repair.

House Bill 4207 would make it illegal to send obscene, anonymous, harassing and threatening communications by digital means. The first and second offenses would be misdemeanors and the third offense would be a felony. Upon conviction, the felony would be punishable by up to two years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

House Bill 4387 would establish the Flexible Leave Act. Under this act, employees would be able to use accumulated sick leave, annual or vacation time for their illnesses or for those of immediate family members, such as a spouse or children.  This would not cost employers any additional funds or additional time off by employees, since the time has already accumulated by the employee for future use.

Two of the many Senate bills I’ll be keeping an eye on this week include:

Senate Bill 219 , which would establish a Fleet Management Office within the Department of Administration. The bill would remove agency exemptions from the rules of the department relating to traveling. The department would also authorize emergency rules.  This bill arose from an issue discovered after an audit by the Legislative Auditor’s Office.

Senate Bill 518 would create a Governor’s Commission to Seize the Future of Energy for America. The commission would work with the President of the United States to research and create strategies in relation to utilizing the resources of West Virginia. The commission would be responsible for articulating West Virginia’s position on a solution for energy sources for the United States.

Senate Bill 394 would authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to work with other agencies and insurance companies to enact technology for verification of and to identify uninsured vehicles.  Uninsured motorists drive up the cost of insurance for everyone.  This bill is designed to instantly identify uninsured motorist involved in accidents, traffic stops or by routine checks.

Senate Bill 215 – Creating the offense of assaulting volunteer firefighters and emergency service employees.

Look for a flood of activity in this, the final week of the regular session.  Now that the crossover 50th day has passed, the remaining week is make or break for legislation that is still alive in the legislative process.  The budget will be passed by both the House and Senate late this week and the budget conference committee will convene.  In addition, I’m keeping a close watch on Senate action on House Bill 4016 – strengthening the Ethics Act reporting and disclosure requirements.  This was the first bill passed by the House during the session and an important bill to provide transparency for possible conflicts of interest by spouses of elected officials on the state, county and local level.

The legislative process always generates waves of emotion.  As I’ve mentioned before, it’s rewarding when good legislation finally clears all the legislative hurdles and signed by the Governor.  The downside is the frustration of coming close on a good bill, but unforeseen glitches, problems and controversy derail the bill in either the House, Senate or with the Governor.

The final two weeks can easily cause heartburn and a lack of sleep for legislators, staff and those interested in various bills.  Because of the sheer number of bills introduced, a 60-day session does not lend itself to having sufficient time to take up all the bills that need and deserve consideration.  When individuals try to turn one or more important issues into a political football, it only hurts the chances for now and into the future to find consensus for passage.  Besides, if one house of the legislature expresses no interest in a particular bill and the Governor indicates likewise, time can be better spent on moving bills that have a greater chance of passage and being signed into law.

I have not heard otherwise, but at this writing, it appears that WV Public Broadcasting will not televise the final night of the session for the second consecutive year.  Since Speaker Thompson instituted policies aimed to eliminate the final night rush of important legislation, it appears that relatively a calm, orderly conclusion may be good for the legislative process, but not exciting enough for TV.

How to Contact
Now that the session has arrived, please send address your inquiries to the Capitol Office at: Building 1, Room 226-M, Charleston, WV 25305.  Or, call the Capitol office at 304.340.3220 or my Assistant to the Majority Leader, Mr. Tom Bennett at 304.340.3262 or fax to ,b>304.340.3213.  If you have an interest in any particular bill or issue, please let me know.

For those with Internet access, my e-mail address is “Boggs34@aol.com”. You also may obtain additional legislative information, including the copies of bills, conference reports, daily summaries, interim highlights, and other information from the Legislature’s web site at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/.  If you write or leave a message, please remember to include your phone number with your inquiry and any details you can provide.  Additional information, including agency links and state government phone directory may be found at www.wv.gov and on the Facebook site of the West Virginia Legislature.

Conclusion
Remember to thank a veteran for their service to our nation and continue to remember our troops - at home and abroad - and keep them and their families in your thoughts and prayers.  Until next week – take care.

GSC Spring Cleaning Drive

For the second year in a row, members of the Glenville State College Alpha Theta Xi sorority have stepped up to sponsor a ‘Spring Cleaning Drive.’

This year, the Pioneers in Nursing student organization is acting as co-sponsor as they collect cleaning supplies from students, faculty/staff, and local residents.

The event runs March 01 through March 19, 2010.

The items collected will be delivered to CRI (Community Resource Inc.) in downtown Glenville.

“People on food stamps cannot use them for cleaning supplies for themselves, their children, or their homes, and the grant that supports CRI only allows us to buy food for our pantry.

Without the support of Glenville State College, we would not be able to offer cleaning supplies to these people in need,” said CRI Community Service Specialist Joann Stewart.

Supplies needed include: paper towels, toilet paper, dish liquid, shampoo, conditioner, floor cleaner, bathroom cleaner, laundry detergent, bleach, deodorant, and cleanser, face and hand soap, etc.

Drop-off boxes are being placed in all GSC academic departments and many other campus offices.

“I really enjoy doing this drive because it helps families in need have access to cleaning supplies. If it weren’t for these donations, these needs would not be met,” said Alpha Theta Xi President Britni Whited.

“Last year was a great success with the cleaning supplies drive, and we plan on it becoming an annual service project for our organization,” said Dr. Jill Haasch, Alpha Theta Xi Sponsor and Social Science Department Chair.

For more information on the food drive or if you would like to make a donation, contact Haasch at “Jill.Haasch@glenville.edu” or 304.462.6271 or contact Stewart at 304.462.8698.

Poll Results: Mail Delivery

•  If it helps them.
•  Bring out the military to deliver the mail.
•  If the service continues to be as bad as it is in Glenville, UPS and FedEx need to take over.
•  They need to get more people trained to know what they are doing.

GRANTS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES - 03.08.10

NCSS: Grant for Geographic Literacy
The National Council for the Social Studies Grant for Geographic Literacy is awarded in order to promote geography education in schools; to enhance the geographic literacy of students at the classroom, district, or statewide level; and to encourage the integration of geography into the social studies curriculum/classroom. Maximum award: $2,500. Eligibility: programs—not individuals, individual lessons, or units—that will enhance the geographic literacy of students at the classroom, district, or statewide levels. Recipients may be individuals or groups in school districts, public institutions, or universities. Deadline: March 21, 2010.

SolidWorks: STEM Educators Grant
The SolidWorks STEM Educators Grant will award SolidWorks Student Edition CAD software to individual U.S. educators in an initiative aimed at improving students’ math skills and their interest in technology-related careers. The grant includes training and lesson plans to help teachers and faculty from middle school through college integrate the four separate disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and math for more effective education. Maximum award: SolidWorks Student Edition CAD software, plus training and lesson plans. Eligibility: middle school teachers grades 6-8; high school teachers; community college professors; university and college professors. Deadline: April 01, 2010.

Entertainment Software Association: Grants for Youth Programs
The ESA Foundation is dedicated to supporting geographically diverse projects and programs that benefit American youth of all races and denominations to make a difference in the quality of their life, health, and welfare. The foundation seeks to harness the collective power of the interactive entertainment industry to create positive social impact in our communities. Maximum award: varies. Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations with programs that serve youths ages 7-18. Deadline: April 15, 2010.

American Honda Foundation: Grants for Youth Science Education
The American Honda Foundation makes grants to K-12 schools, colleges, universities, trade schools, and other youth-focused nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit youth and scientific education. Maximum award: $60,000. Eligibility: schools and youth-focused nonprofit organizations. Deadline: May 01, 2010.

Dominion Foundation: Education Partnerships
The Dominion Foundation is currently accepting applications for Education Partnership grants to encourage the development of new programs to strengthen math and science education in kindergarten through grade 12. Maximum award: $10,000. Eligibility: accredited public and private elementary and secondary schools and public school divisions in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia. Deadline: May 01, 2010.

Nascar: Kobalt Tools 500 - Atlanta - Race 4 of 36 - 2010

Winner:
Kurt Busch - Dodge - Miller Lite

Kurt Busch won his second consecutive spring race at Atlanta, making his move on consecutive green-white-checkered restarts set up by Carl Edwards flipping Brad Keselowski and a multi-car crash.

Top 10:
01 02 Kurt Busch Dodge Miller Lite
02 17 Matt Kenseth Ford Valvoline
03 42 Juan Montoya Chevrolet Target
04 09 Kasey Kahne Ford Budweiser
05 98 Paul Menard Ford CertainTeed / Menards
06 43 A.J. Allmendinger Ford Insignia / Best Buy
07 83 Brian Vickers Toyota Red Bull
08 16 Greg Biffle Ford U.S. Census
09 29 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet Shell / Pennzoil
10 82 Scott Speed Toyota Red Bull

Driver Standings :
01 Kevin Harvick 644 Leader
02 Matt Kenseth 618 -26
03 Greg Biffle 585 -59
04 Jimmie Johnson 570 -74
05 Clint Bowyer 558 -86
06 Jeff Burton 538 -106
07 Mark Martin 521 -123
08 Tony Stewart 510 -134
09 Paul Menard 505 -139
10 Kurt Busch 502 -142

CommunityImprovement: Lucille Stalnaker Bridge Construction Has Started‏

Ask the Doctor: Lowering High Blood Pressure

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Is a blood pressure of 165/95 all that bad? I know my dad’s blood pressure has been over 200, and he’s still alive at age 79. I take a water pill, but I’d like to lower it without any medicine. Is that possible? How? - K.C.

ANSWER: Normal blood pressure is a reading of less than 120/80. Pressures of 140/90 or higher are considered hypertension (high blood pressure). Numbers between those two readings are called prehypertension - not high blood pressure but likely to become high blood pressure in a short time. Elevation of either number - the first (systolic) or the second (diastolic) - constitutes high pressure. Both can be elevated. High blood pressure leads to heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure and eye damage. Your pressure is bad enough to put you at risk for those complications.

Weight loss lowers pressure by 5 to 10 points for about 20 pounds of weight reduction. Half an hour of daily exercise brings it down 2 to 4 points; a low-salt diet reduces it by 2 to 8 points; moderating alcohol intake (two drinks a day for men, one for women) takes off 2 to 4 points.

Adopting the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet can decrease blood pressure by a whopping 14 points. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables and grains. It de-emphasizes saturated fats, the fats in meat and whole-fat dairy products. Low-fat dairy products are allowed. Adding potassium-rich foods is another way to control blood pressure - foods such as bananas, oranges, kidney beans, navy beans, potatoes with skins, cantaloupe, raisins, dates, spinach and sweet potatoes.

These interventions work for many but not for all, and a number of people still have to resort to medicines for blood pressure control. Diuretics (your water pill) often are chosen for a pressure like yours. We have five different classes of blood pressure medicines, with many medicines in each class. Adding a medicine from another class is sometimes necessary, a third drug has to be prescribed.

Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible.

Daily Prayer - 03.08.10

Gracious God, in the scurry and stress of Christmas, help me take moments of solitude where my heart can be alone with you.
In the stillness of that solitude, I pray that your Spirit will surround and enfold me until my soul sits softly in the peace of your love.
Amen.

Earl Paul Pumphrey

Earl Paul Pumphrey
Age 73, of Weston, WV, died Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV, following an extended illness.

He was born April 28, 1936 in Lewis County, WV, a son of the late Thomas Pumphrey and Faye Campbell Pumphrey.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn Kay Pumphrey; one brother, Roy Thomas Pumphrey; and three sisters, Ethel Sprouse, Mary Bonnett and Merle Ware.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby Donaldson Pumphrey; four daughters, Donna Robinson and Wayne of Winchester, VA, Diane Bitzer and husband Dick of Weston, Deane Cottrill and husband Henry of Weston and Kelly Asher and husband Owen of Winchester; three step-daughters, Debbie Whitt and husband Cecil of Weston, Donna Saville and husband Will of Mentor, OH and Deloris Grogg and husband Sam of Weston; five grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; one great-grandson; four brothers, Jim Pumphrey, Bud Pumphrey, Frank Pumphrey and Roger Pumphrey; two sisters, Betty Mae Donaldson and Oleta Hasselschwert; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Pumphrey belonged to the Local Labor Union #984 and worked construction for many years.

He was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Buckhannon.

He loved to play fast pitch softball and enjoyed fishing.

Most of all, Paul was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Friends called from 4 to 8 PM Friday, March 05, 2010 at Boyle Funeral Home, 322 Main Avenue, Weston, WV.

Funeral services were held 2:30 PM Saturday, March 06, 2010 at the Boyle Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Russell Furr officiating.

Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Roanoke, WV.

Boyle Funeral Home, Weston.

Bernard E. Brady

Bernard E. Brady
Age 88, of Walker, WV, died March 6, 2010, at his residence.

He was born in Shock, WV, a son of the late Elbert and Josephine Boone Brady.

He was an active member of Vaught Chapel Church and was retired from Cyanamid. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years during World War II, becoming a disabled American veteran at Guam in the South Pacific. He was a former forest ranger for the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources in Boone County and was a member of American Legion Post 15.

He was also a proud member of the Wood County Farm Bureau for over 60 years.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Willodeane Brady; five children, Elbert Brady (Lynda) of South Charleston, WV, Janet Barnhart of Anna Maria, FL, Danny Brady (Kathy) of Newark, WV, Vickie Bradley (Michael) of Leachtown, WV, and Mark Brady (Connie) of Leachtown, WV; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; five brothers and sisters, Bernice Rogers of Baltimore, MD, Barbara Sauer (Sonny) of Orma, WV, Borden Brady of Mathias, WV, Brock Brady (Alma) of Shock, WV, and Blair Brady (Charlotte) of Shock, WV; and one sister-in-law, Thelma Brady of Cedar Creek, WV.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Blaine Brady; one sister, Beulah Bailey; and an infant sister, Bertha Brady.

Services will be Wednesday at 11 AM at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Jamie Sprague, the Rev. Rod Blanchard and grandson Zackary Brady officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens with military graveside rites by American Legion Post 15. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittfuneralhome.com

Marion Joyce Shaffer Lockard

Marion Joyce Shaffer Lockard
Age 70, of Frametown died February 27, 2010 in, Laurel Nursing & Rehab Center in Big Otter, WV. She was born July 17, 1939 in Wilsie, WV a daughter of the late Rex & Glenna Moyers Shaffer. Also preceding her in death was her husband Donald Gid Lockard.

She was a homemaker.

She is survived by three sons: Don & wife Valli Lockard of Charleston, Richard and Michael Lockard both of Frametown, WV, daughter; Teresa Laxton and husband Tom of Duck, WV, sister; Marilyn Felix of Elyria, OH, grandchildren; Katrina Barry, of Ona, Elizabeth Neff and husband Hoy of Mt. Lookout, WV, D.J. Lockard of Teays Valley, WV, Katherine Smoll of Alderson, WV and her great-grandchildren; Jarrett W. Smoll, Myles Barry, Josh, Bailey, Kayson, and Angelica Neff.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 06, 2010 at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton.

Burial were in the Frame Cemetery, Frametown, WV. Friends called from 6-8 PM on Friday.

Funeral arrangements are by Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, WV.

John Henry Wilson

John Henry Wilson
Memorial services for John Henry Wilson, 63, of Gilmer were at 1:30 PM, Sunday, March 07, 2010 at Grace Creek Church in Longview, with Pastor Jan Simmons officiating.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Gilmer.

Mr. Wilson passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010 in Gilmer.

Mr. Wilson was born March 09, 1946 in Gassaway, WV to Henry McCray and Joy Davis Wilson. He was a regional manager for Renzenberger and a member of Triumphant Christian Center.

He is survived by his Wife: Brenda Wilson of Gilmer; Sons: John Jr. and Jennifer Wilson, Jason Wilson, all of Longview; Daughters: Laura and Bruce Crockett, Julie and Andy Bozylinski, all of Gilmer; Brothers: Junior and Kathy Johnson of Elyria, OH; Sisters: Bertha and Charles Nottingham of Bossier City, LA; 9 Grandchildren: Kaitlyn and Mason Crockett, Andrew, Matthew, and Nathan Bozylninski, Madeline Wilson, and Haley, Ashton and Austin Myers.

03.08.10

Today: 03.08.yyyy

Today is Monday, March 8, the 67th day of 2010. There are 298 days left in the year.

Thought for Today: “In every person, even in such as appear most reckless, there is an inherent desire to attain balance.“ _ Jakob (YAH’-kawb) Wassermann, German author (1873-1934).

Today’s Highlight in History:

On March 8, 1862, during the Civil War, the ironclad CSS Virginia (formerly USS Merrimack) rammed and sank the USS Cumberland and heavily damaged the USS Congress, both frigates, off Newport News, Va.

On this date:

In 1702, England’s Queen Anne acceded to the throne upon the death of King William III.

In 1782, the Gnadenhutten massacre took place as more than 90 Indians were slain by militiamen in Ohio in retaliation for raids carried out by other Indians.

In 1854, US Commodore Matthew C. Perry made his second landing in Japan; within a month, he concluded a treaty with the Japanese.

In 1874, the 13th president of the United States, Millard Fillmore, died in Buffalo, N.Y., at age 74.

In 1917, Russia’s “February Revolution” (so called because of the Old Style calendar being used by Russians at the time) began with rioting and strikes in Petrograd. The US Senate voted to limit filibusters by adopting the cloture rule.

In 1930, the 27th president of the United States, William Howard Taft, died in Washington at age 72.

In 1944, two days after an initial strike, US heavy bombers resumed raiding Berlin during World War II.

In 1960, Democrat John F. Kennedy and Republican Richard M. Nixon were the victors of the New Hampshire presidential primary.

In 1965, the United States landed its first combat troops in South Vietnam as 3,500 Marines were brought in to defend the US air base at Da Nang.

In 1988, 17 soldiers were killed when two Army helicopters from Fort Campbell, Ky., collided in mid-flight.

Ten years ago:
•  President Bill Clinton submitted to Congress legislation to establish permanent normal trade relations with China. (The US and China signed a trade pact in Nov. 2000.)
•  A letter carrier, two firefighters and a sheriff’s deputy were shot to death in Memphis, Tenn., allegedly by the letter carrier’s husband, Frederick Williams, who was also a firefighter. (Williams was later found not guilty by reason of insanity.)

Five years ago:
•  President George W. Bush said authoritarian rule in the Middle East had begun to ease, and he insisted anew that Syria had to end its nearly three-decade occupation of Lebanon.
•  Hundreds of thousands jammed a central Beirut square, chanting support for Syria in a thundering show of strength by the militant group Hezbollah.
•  Chechen rebel leader Aslan Maskhadov was killed in northern Chechnya during a raid by Russian forces.

One year ago:
•  A pastor was gunned down during a Sunday sermon in a southwestern Illinois church; a judge later ruled the suspect in the shooting, Terry Sedlacek, was mentally unfit to stand trial in the killing of the Rev. Fred Winters at the First Baptist Church of Maryville.
•  A suicide bomber struck a police academy in Baghdad, killing at least 30. Country singer Hank Locklin died in Brewton, Ala. at age 91.

Today’s Birthdays:
Actress Sue Ane (correct) Langdon is 74
Baseball player-turned-author Jim Bouton is 71
Actress Lynn Redgrave is 67
Actor-director Micky Dolenz is 65
Singer-musician Randy Meisner is 64
Pop singer Peggy March is 62
Baseball Hall-of-Famer Jim Rice is 57
Singer Gary Numan is 52
NBC News anchor Lester Holt is 51
Actor Aidan Quinn is 51
Country musician Jimmy Dormire is 50
Actress Camryn Manheim is 49
Actor Leon (no last name) is 47
Rock singer Shawn Mullins (The Thorns) is 42
Actress Andrea Parker is 40
Actor Boris Kodjoe is 37
Actor Freddie Prinze Jr. is 34
Actor James Van Der Beek is 33
Rhythm-and-blues singer Kameelah Williams (702) is 32
Rock singer Tom Chaplin (Keane) is 31
Rock musician Andy Ross (OK Go) is 31
Rhythm-and-blues singer Kristinia (kris-teh-NEE’-ah) DeBarge is 20

QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Your plan is wrong. It’s wayward. It will make things worse and you know it. Data doesn’t support it. Morality doesn’t support it.“
—Rev. William Barber, president of North Carolina’s NAACP, on Wake County’s abandonment of its economically-based diversity policy.