PHYSICIAN NEEDED
Roane County Family Health Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center in rural WV, has an opening for a board-certified or board-eligible Family Practice Physician licensed in the state of WV. Malpractice is covered under FTCA.
Please send CV to Family Health Care; 146 Williams Drive; Spencer, WV 25276, or contact Kip Smith at 304-927-8170, FAX 304-927-8189, or email ksmith@rcfhc.org.
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To the Editor,
1st Grade students from
Geary Elementary in Roane County will be visiting Coonskin State Park as part
of their “Nature Detectives” lesson. Teachers Andrea Putnam and Darlene Norman
have lead their class through a series of lessons that integrates technology,
writing, science and physical activity to look for signs of WV fauna. Students have
learned to identify native species by tracks and sign.
The lesson culminates at Coonskin
Park with a collaborative effort between the Department of Natural Resources and the
State Park. DNR Officer and wildlife specialist, Art Shomo is expected to present
to students the methods used by wildlife management to identify wildlife in WV.
The
36 students will congregate at
the pond area above the Tennis Courts on May 17, around 1 p.m. to begin
the
presentation and nature walk into Coonskin Park. Local press and media
are invited to attend. We are hoping the weather doesn't hinder the
experience.
In
the a.m. the students will have some recreation at an indoor inflatable
park near Barboursville. Parents raised the funds for the trip.
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will host a Roane County Jobs Summit & Town Hall Meeting 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 29th at the Spencer Senior Center, 811 Madison Ave.
Michael Titus Kickstarter Campaign: HERE.
Please consider supporting Michael's campaign. He provides a great deal to our community--both local and abroad--asking nothing in return. Lets get behind him and show our support. A couple bucks will go a long way.
TLH Jewelry, Holcombs Woodworking, Jeff Fetty Designs, and Roane Grown will be having their studios and greenhouses open for tours and demonstrations.
Refreshments will be served.
Open Daily from 10 am to 6 pm May 24,25 & 26
Keep up to date with the event on Facebook here: Chestnut Ridge Artist Colony Open House.
"A Legendary Night" presented by Shanna's School of Dance as their annual Spring recital is scheduled for Saturday at 6:30pm & Sun 2:00pm at Roane County Highschool.
Consider supporting the children of our community.
Name: Michael Jones
Date: 5-9-13
Charge: Possession of Child Pornography(F) – 5 counts
Bond: $150,000
Name: John L. Pierson
Date: 5-10-13
Charges: Domestic Assault(M) – 2 counts and Destruction of Property(M) – 2 counts
Bond: $8,000
Name: Lucas Wayne Taylor
Date: 5-10-13
Charges: No Proof of Insurance(M), Registration Violation(M), Left of Center(M), Speeding(M), Driving Under the Influence(M), Reckless Driving(M), and Fleeing DUI(F)
Bond: $16,000
Name: Gary Lee Nicholson
Date: 5-11-13
Charge: Driving Suspended/Revoked for DUI(M), No Insurance(M)
Bond: $5,000
Name: Gary Lee Taylor
Date: 5-13-13
Charge: Domestic Assault(M)
Bond: $2,500
Ingredients
1 box (12 Oz. Box) Rainbow Rotini
1 12 Oz. Can Artichoke Hearts, In Brine
1 pint Cherry Tomatoes
¼ cup Onion
1 whole Green Pepper
1 clove Garlic, Minced
3 ounces Pepperoni Slices, quartered
3 ounces Mozzarella or Provolone Cheese, cubed
¼ cups Italian Dressing
Directions
Cook the pasta according to package. Drain and let cool.
Drain the artichokes, then cut them into quarters and toss them into a large bowl. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Dice the onion and pepper and mince the garlic, and then add them to the bowl. Add pepperoni and cheese.
Toss all of the ingredients together in the bowl with the Italian dressing. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to chill in the refrigerator. Serve cold.
As reported by WSAZ, the Newton Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire. 911 dispatchers say it happened about 1:00 a.m. Saturday on Hollywood Road and that the fire was fully involved when firefighters arrived.
It's unclear if anybody was inside the home at the time, but it is believed to be vacant.
No other homes are in danger.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Stress is the mental and physical condition that occurs when we adjust or adapt to the environment.
There are two kinds of stress: distress and eustress. Eustress is the kind that supports your life force and energy, helps you feel alive and productive. Activities that provoke the “good stress” are usually challenging, rewarding and energizing, ie sports, a new job, travel, dating, etc. Distress is what we usually call stress that results in deterioration of your system.
Our body reacts physically to stress. We experience a rapid surge in our heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, muscle tension and other physical response. Short term this does not damage our bodies, but long term it does. First symptoms of stress can include headache, fever, fatigue, sore muscles, loss of appetite, upset stomach, shortness of breath, and lack of energy. Long term our body resources are drained and symptoms can include emotional signs such as: anxiety, apathy, irritability, mental fatigue, depression. Behavioral signs include: avoidance of responsibilities and relationships, extreme or self destructive behavior, self-neglect, and poor judgment. Physical signs include: excessive worry about illness, frequent illness, exhaustion, overuse of medicines, physical ailments and complaints.
Managing stress:
Deep breathing is essential because when we are under stress we breathe shallow. We should do this several times everyday.
Mediate, Pray: Just ten to twenty minutes of quiet reflection may bring relief. Listen to music, be thankful, think of pleasant things, or think of nothing. Give God your worries. Find the silver lining. Be glad it’s not worse.
Visualize. Use your imagination and picture how you can manage a stressful situation more successfully. Rehearsal boosts self confidence that reduces stress.
Do yoga, guided imagery, progressive relaxation, stretching.
Eat a healthy diet: we should eat lots of vegetables, nuts and fruits, whole grains, fish. The closer a food is to its natural state the healthier it is. Drink water, cut out as much soda as possible. Avoid alcohol. Lose weight if necessary: watch your portions, keep a food journal, do not go on fad diets, make life long changes in your eating habits.
Sleep: go to bed and arise at the same time each day. Get your healthy amount of sleep each night, 6 to 8 hours is average.
Rest and Stretch regularly throughout the day.
Exercise: You need a minimum of 30 minutes of aerobic exercise 3 times a week. The 30 minutes do not have to be consecutive. In addition, include weight training for best overall health.
Get out what is bothering you by talking to someone you can trust or get yourself a therapist. Exercise it out, cry it out, scream it out, pray it out, or write it out. Just get it out otherwise it will eventually explode. Journal, Draw, Dance, Walk, etc.
Learn and practice the serenity prayer: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Come up with a plan to deal with the situations you can control that cause stress, let go of the situations you can’t.
Be in the here and now. Let go of the past and stop worrying about the future. Be in the moment and enjoy it. Take one day at a time. Take time to be quiet daily. Stop your inner critic from making yourself feel guilty, depressed, etc. Stop telling yourself you “should” or “shouldn’t” do certain things. Ask yourself who said you should, where is it written, is it reasonable?
Balance your work and play. Stop being a perfectionist and expecting too much of yourself. Be realistic. Recognize and accept your limits. Slow down. Organize yourself; have a place for everything. Don’t procrastinate. Budget your time. Simplify. Say no. Live within your budget. Give up the idea “More is Better”. Reward yourself (hot baths, a healthy snack, etc). Develop a routine and schedule in your life. Be prepared. Prepare the night before for morning. Write it down. Make duplicate keys. Unclutter your life. Take a break: from kids, work, caretaking, any stress inducing situation.
Let go of who is right. Learn the lessons from our mistakes. You only control yourself, no one else. Let it go. You are not in charge; you cannot force people to do what you want them to do. Take responsibility for yourself. Develop a forgiving attitude. Be kind to unkind people. Be flexible. Quit arguing, it increases stress. Don’t be so critical of others. Is it more important to be right or to be happy? Choose being kind over being right.
Develop a support system of friends, family and co-workers. Surround yourself with supportive, happy people. Set boundaries with those who are not.
Connect with nature. Walk, hike, camp, sit outside, etc…Turn off the news. Give a hug. Listen to music. Connect with your purpose.
Laugh, smile: better than a massage. Watch funny movies, funny TV, etc. Tell jokes. When stressed think how your favorite comedian would handle the situation. Be playful. Share cartoons and jokes, look at life’s contradictions and laugh. Laugh at yourself.
Find a hobby, learn something new. Join a club, team, etc… Connect with your higher power. Pray. Be grateful.
Good Karma – The Dalia Lama
Take into account that great love and great achievement involve great risk.
When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.
Follow the three R’s:
Respect for Self
Respect for Others’
Responsibility for all your actions.
Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
Don’t let a little dispute injure a great relationship.
When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take the steps to correct it.
A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation of your life.
Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
Submitted by Susan Greathouse
Licensed Social Worker
Meet Roxy
Roxy is near the end of his stay at the Roane Animal Shelter--his time is running out. Lets find him a home.
Roxy is very sweet and loving Lab/Retriever mix. He does tend to be a little aggressive with other dogs, but shows signs of obedience. He loves to run and play and is best with older children 12+ (no young children please).
Roxy's status is URGENT. Call 304-927-2555 for more information.
FRIDAY MAY 10TH
Spencer Farmer’s Market
9am to 1pm, Bowman Street parking lot
Weed, Insect, Disease and control seminar
10am to 3pm at Camp Sheppard 4-H grounds. Pre-registration required by Monday, May 6th For more information please call 304-927-0975
Family Fun Night
4:30 tp 7pm
Walton Elementary/Middle School
Geary Elementary /Middle School Bingo
6pm at Geary Elementary/ Middle School, doors open at 5pm. Proceeds benefit the Geary School Athletic Boosters. For more information call 304-553-9390 or 304-437-4891
SATURDAY, MAY 11TH
Spencer Farmer’s Market
9am to 1pm, Bowman Street parking lot
Walton Union Church Golf Tournament
9am at Roane County Country Club, Registration begins at 8am. Proceeds go towards the Roane County Relay for Life. For more information please call 304-550-0042
Bluegrass Riding Club Horse Show
3pm at the Tuckers Run Show Ground. For more information call 304-927-1977 or 304-927-4569
Jackpot Bingo
6pm at Newton Community Building, doors open at 5pm. Proceeds benefit Three Forks Community Action Association
Stamp out Hunger Food Drive
Collect and bag non-perishable food items and place in mailbox for letter carrier to take to local food bank or pantry
MONDAY, MAY 13TH
American Legion Post 21 Monthly Meeting
7:30pm at Legion Hall
THURSDAY, MAY 16TH
Walton Farmer’s Market
4 to 6:30pm at the Walton Community Park
TOPS
5:30pm at Memorial United Methodist Church. Weight loss support group. For more information please call 304-927-1541
FRIDAY MAY 17TH
Spencer Farmer’s Market
9am to 1pm, Bowman Street parking lot
SATURDAY, MAY 18TH
Spencer Farmer’s Market
9am to 1pm, Bowman Street parking lot
God’s Run 4-Wheeler/ATV Ride
10 to 11am registration at Walton Elementary/Middle School parking lot. Dip and Donate dinner at 5pm at the Field house/Alumni Building at WEMS. Sponsored by Walton Union Church. For more information call 304-532-4239
Shanna’s School of Dance Annual Recital
6:30 pm at the Roane County High School, “A Legendary Night 2013”
SUNDAY, MAY 19TH
Shanna’s School of Dance Annual Recital
2:00 pm at the Roane County High School, “A Legendary Night 2013”
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22ND
Red Cross Blood Drive
9am to 3pm at the Heritage Park Community Building
The weekly Magistrate Report is now available on our Legal News page.
This past Saturday, the City of Spencer along with various merchants hosted a pre-mother's day sale in Downtown Spencer. Activities were held for kids--a free photo with your mother as well as a free pot a plant.
Below, Master Gardeners assist local youth in potting a plant for their mothers.
Lady Tigers Run Win Streak to 5 in a Row
Walton scored 8 runs on 5 hits in the 3rd inning, to send visiting Wahama home early from RCHS Friday night. The 11-1 victory was the fifth in as many games for the Lady Tigers and pushed their varsity record to 9-3 on the season. Haylie Bush was 3-for-3 at the plate, and picked up the pitching win. While Kayla Rhodes was 1-for-2, 2 RBIs; Savanna Pettry went 2-for-2; and Alora Lloyd 2-for-2, 2 RBIs.
Wahama 1 0 0 - - - - - 1 2 1
Walton 3 0 8 - - - - - 11 11 1
WP- Haylie Bush; IP: 3; SO: 2; BB: 0
Walton Hitting: Danielle Collins 1-2; Mac Thompson 1-2; Ashton Rexrode 1-1; Olivia Mace 1-3;
Willow Drug
This past Thursday, I went up to Willow Drug to
duke it out with them. I took JF along, because I wanted another ride
in the little red pickup. It was my first time there. It smelled clean,
with a hint of some fragrance in the air. Cinnamon? But it was very
pleasant and bright. We were ushered in to a consultation table, where
we sat down with the bubbly Kenly Corkrean, She’s a peach. We were all
laughing and talking like we’d known each other for years, even though
I’d never seen her before. That’s one of her gifts -- a charming
personality.
Willow Drug opened on January 16th 2012. “It was
the first day of the rest of my life,” said Kenly. “We came up with the
name ‘Willow’ because my family has a lot of Native American blood.
Willow tree bark was chewed by
the Native Americans for its analgesic properties, and thus aspirin was
discovered.”
How did she choose this particular location?
“It’s so huge,” she explained. “We loved the roominess. Here, everybody
has their own space. It’s like they own their own area. That’s
important, because our people want to take the very best care of their
own space.”
JF said, “My wife loves coming here. She comes home
so exited and I ask her if she’s just come back from a dance club!”
Kenly laughs. “We hear that from people every day,” she said. “If I’m
not having fun, and enjoying what I’m doing, then I’d rather go home.
Another thing we often hear is ‘you guys are having way too much fun!’
But we have such a good mesh of people here. We have three pharmacy
techs and two pharmacists -- myself, and Mike Washburn, who worked at
Fruth for nearly twenty years.” And it’s obvious
that everyone who works at Willow is capable, having fun, and involved
in all aspects of the business.
“Everybody who works a register
at Willow is either a tech or a pharmacist,” said Kenly. That’s how to
engage people. Customers are more likely to ask a question if they see a
pharmacist or technician behind the register. This also gives you time
to have a conversation. We want people to feel comfortable with us. We
want to be close to them, not far away.” Kenly looked at me directly
with her engaging smile.
“Customer service is our biggest
selling point. We’ll sit here and talk to you. That’s what people really
want -- someone who will just listen to them. We recognize people who
come through our doors, greet them by name. People like to know that you
know them. That you actually want to know them, that they’re not just a
prescription number or a label on a paper bag. You have to
give people time! It’s less stressful than just handing them a bag and
saying ‘next.’ But we don’t keep people waiting either. We give them
options.”
She continues, obviously enthusiastic about this
subject. “A middle person serves a role in taking the burden off the
pharmacist. But they can’t answer questions, and often have to return to
the pharmacist anyway. It’s not their fault. It’s the structure that’s
wrong. Cutting out the middle person is a great advantage to us, and to
our customers. We want to treat them like we’d like to be treated. We’re
with the customer from drop-off to pick up.”
“How many times do
you guys go to Peking for lunch?” said JF. Kenly laughed again. She
laughs a lot, and it’s very infectious. No pun intended. No pill needed.
“All the time! They’re good people, good neighbors. They also stop by
here.” I had to stop all this food talk.
It was making me hungry.
“What about your pricing? How do you compare to other places?”
“We’re very competitive. We keep prices fair. I couldn’t sleep
otherwise. We know the wholesale cost of everything. Corporate
pharmacists don’t see the cost of the medications they dispense. They
don’t realize the mark-up. It’s not their fault. Corporate won’t allow
them to see the cost, they don’t want them to know. Everyone is
concerned about profit. You have to be. But the dollar shouldn’t be the
driving factor. Care and service should be. Here, I am corporate.” She
smiles. “It’s a lot of responsibility, but I wouldn’t have it any other
way.”
“It seems to me,” said JF, “that one thing that is
important to any small community, especially ours, is how directly
people are involved locally. I noticed you have a lot of school pride
merchandise.”
“Yes, we do. Everything in that section is made
locally. The jewelry is made by a local crafter. The shirts and caps are
made by Specialty Graphics. We sell a lot when the sports seasons come
around. And we sell the jewelry for Mother’s Day, Valentines Day,
Christmas. And remember, any money spent here stays here, since we shop
in Spencer as well.”
“Do you get much traffic from Family Health Care?”
“We’ve seen a big increase from them since they switched to an
automated eScribe system. The prescription comes directly to us by
computer. This is especially good for walk-ins. We have their medication
ready by the time they get here.”
“Speaking of automation, what
about your phone system? If I call here, can I ever speak to a live
human being without crawling through razor wire?”
“Of
course!” Kenly laughed again. “Just press O. Simple as that. We like to
answer the phone. We have to. Doctors and customers call us all the
time. We get lots of calls from the Clinic, because they know they’re
going to get straight to us. From Urgent Care, because they know we’re
fast. And they know Mike and I. Just answering the phone is a big deal
to people. It is to me!”
“But…”
“You do have to have an
automated system. Some people find it easier to fill or refill
prescriptions that way. Others want to talk. Again, we give them
options. The automated system is mainly for the doctors. They have to be
able to reach us any time of day, even if just to leave a voice mail.
Controlled substances have to be phoned in. We also have the technology
that allows us to see each prescription we fill, even with a picture of
the pill, and its description. So this helps us quickly verify them
all, originals and refills.”
“Did you grow up in a log cabin?”
“No. Sorry.”
“Well, I can always lie and say you did.”
“I grew up in a community about the size of Chloe.”
“What else do you do for your customers?”
“We flavor the medicine for kids at no charge. We have twenty different
flavors. We also give a card to the kids. When they take their
medicine, they can scratch it off on the card, return here for a free
dollar toy or bag of candy.”
“How about home deliveries?”
“We do have a subset of customers we’ll deliver to. The housebound, or
those who have little or no help, no transportation.”
“Geez, is
that all?” I didn’t really ask that, but Kenly volunteered
this: “We also do Diabetes education through the PEIA program. Their
co-pays are free. They come in every three months and we do blood tests,
weigh them, keep track of statistics and progress.”
“You’re just about into everything! Do you have a business card? And one for Mike?”
“Well, I have one. Mike doesn't want any.” Kenly got up and went to the
back to get her card for me. I heard her say “Hey Mike! They want your
business card.” Uncanny laughter ensued. “They’re right next to the
fishing poles,” he shouts. And chuckles merrily. This really is a happy
place.
“I let all of our customers know that I’m available
24/7,” Kenly tells us, as she hands me her card. “They think they might
be bothering me, but what if they had to go to the ER and need a
prescription filled? Don’t wait till morning. Call me! I just live down
the road. I
have a two-year old, and I know I wouldn’t want to have to wait and
worry.”
It was time to go. Kenly had kindly spared a good bit of
time for us -- something she, and all the gang at Willow Drug, do for
everyone. “We just want to take the best possible care of our people,
and have fun doing it.” I found myself reluctant to leave. It’s such a
feel-good place. But we had to let Kenly get back to work. And the
little red pickup was waiting.
~Willow Drug is located across from Wal-Mart, beside The Peking Restaurant. The hours are M-F: 9-7, Saturday: 9-2, but they are probably going to expand the Saturday hours.
Willow Drug's local flavor section.
Ingredients
1½ pound lean ground beef
¾ cup prepared, Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 small yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon black pepper and salt
6 sesame buns, lightly toasted
2 cups butter lettuce leaves, rinsed and dried
1 medium tomato, sliced
1 small red onion, peeled and sliced
Directions
Preheat the grill
In large bowl, combine beef, salad dressing, bread crumbs, onions, salt and pepper and mix with clean hands until well incorporated. Divide the meat mixture into six ¼ pound patties about 1-inch thick. Grill the burgers for about 5 minutes on each side for medium doness.
Serve the burgers on the buns, topped with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
