Law changes push toward permanent total disability awards
The article notes that the 1995 law raised the disability threshold to a permanent total disability, with effects not immediate. It cites a $2.2 billion unfunded liability and argues benefit cuts reduce payments, while advocates propose safer workplaces to reduce claims. Ellenberger and Spieler, AFL-CIO safety experts, are on the committee behind the report.
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Greenwood
Spieler
Jim Ellenberger
Afl-Cio
Department of Occupational Safety and Health
Washington, D.C
Ellenberger
Train delay blocks Lenore fire response at crossing
Lenore Volunteer Fire Department halted by a train on U S 52 and a moved crossing by Norfolk Southern without notice. Capt. Patrick Lorre says dispatchers can request stop or back up, but delays hindered five minutes of emergency access to a mobile home, as Fire Chief John Hall Jr notes. Susan Terpay of NS says the company aims to accommodate emergencies and notes a toll free line at each grade crossing.
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A-1
Lenore
U.S. 52
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Patrick Lorre
Norfolk Southern
Mingo County
Susan Terpay
Terpay
John Hall Jr
Kwanzaa Celebration Rotates Among Area Churches
Alma Littlejohn explains the Kwanzaa observance will rotate among area churches. The event centers on the seven principles Umoja unity Kujichagulia self determination Ujima collective work Ujamaa collective economics Nia purpose Kuumba creativity and Iman faith. It traditionally features candle lighting and discussions of the principles with past receptions serving traditional African foods.
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Alma Littlejohn
Red Cross Bloodmobile to Visit Bluefield Youth Center
Around town notes that on Thursday January 8 from noon to six pm the American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be stationed at the Bluefield Youth Center on Stadium Drive for blood donations.
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American Red Cross Bloodmobile
Bluefield Youth Center
Stadium Drive
Multimillionaire Leaves 32 Million to Marion Charities
George Alber, longtime Marion fertilizer magnate, died at 92 leaving 32 million dollars to 10 local charities. One third benefits the Marion campus of Ohio State University, honoring a 1985 scholarship he established, with funds earned from his Marion Plant Life Fertilizer Co. experiences.
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Marion, Ohio
George Alber
Alber
Marion
Ohio State University
Marion Plant Life Fertilizer Co
Obituary for Mt Olivet church member Oakey Bowling Sr
Obituary continues for daughter of Maggie Saunders Cooper of Mt Olive and the late Eben A Cooper. Widow of Oakey Ray Bowling Sr. Retired after 31 years at Maidenfarm Co Princeton. Survived by son Oakey Ray Bowling Jr. and wife Sherry. three grandchildren Jannell Bowling Loresa Thompson Eric Thompson. brothers E A Cooper Wilmer Cooper Lewis Cooper. sisters Virginia Mae Burnette Jo Ann Smith. Graveside service 2 p m Saturday December 27 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. meet at Bailey Kirk Funeral Home by 1 45 p m. Memorial contributions to Mt Olivet United Methodist Church.
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Maggie Saunders Cooper
Mt. Olive
Eben A. Cooper
Oakey Ray
Bob) Bowling Sr
Mt. Olivet
E.A. Cooper
Wilmer Cooper
Lewis Cooper
Sandy
Rt. 1. Rock
Virginia Mae Burnette
Princeton
Jo Ann Smith
Cecil
Waldorf
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Bill Reed
Bailey-Kirk
Adoption Journey From Russia to New Daughter Susan
Jane Walthall and her mother traveled from Washington to Russia to adopt Susan, born Tamara Alexandria Kotik in Balakovo. The process spanned months, including fingerprint checks, a lengthy Moscow customs wait, and a Russian court approval. They described cold travel, an orphanage diet, and the joy of bringing Susan home, amid Russia’s coming moratorium on American adoptions.
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A-1
Walthall
First Methodist Church of
Princeton
Burlington Home Services
Susan
Jane
Lucille Walthall
Dulles International
Washington
D.C
Frankfurt
Germany
Russia
Moscow International Airport
Moscow International
Roanoke
Saratov
Balakovo Town
Orpanage
Tamara Alexandria Kotik
McDonald’s
Royal Burger
Moscow
Ellis Island
Dulles
Funeral details for Rock WV figure released
United Methodist Church contact Marquita Walker shares funeral arrangements at Box 677 Mt Olive Rock WV 24747. Friends may call today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers named are Eric Thompson Gene Bowling Greg Bowling and Buddy Odle.
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United Methodist Church
Marquita Walker
Mt. Olive Road
Rock
Eric Thompson
Gene Bowling
Greg Bowling
Buddy Odle
Bradley Funeral Services Set for Today
Funeral services for Charles E. Bradley are scheduled today. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton with crypt side services at 11 a.m.
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Charles E. Bradley
Resthaven Memorial Park
Princeton
Betty May Hairston Service at Shiloh Baptist Princeton
Funeral services for Betty May Hairston will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church in Princeton at 2 p.m. Burial follows at Restlawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. A cancer information line is offered by Princeton Community Hospital, toll free 1 888 PCH 6252, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Messages are returned next business day.
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Betty May Hairston
Shiloh Baptist Church
Princeton
Restlawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton Community Hospital
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