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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1998
Page
12
Forecast shows Thursday night mostly cloudy with a chance of rain until midnight and lows near 40. Friday and Sunday bring partly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s and a chance of showers at night. Stream conditions are available at Bluestone 466-0156 Summersville 872-5809 and R D Bailey 664-9587.
The survey shows 68 percent know at least one stroke risk factor such as high blood pressure or smoking. It notes up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable by risk modification and highlights tPA, available since 1996, must be given within three hours. If stroke signs appear, call 911 and go to emergency care.
Only 57 percent of 1,880 individuals surveyed by the American Medical Association could identify even one warning sign. Lead author Dr. Harold P. Adams Jr. of the University of Iowa notes the findings stress early recognition and treatment, while a related study finds the blood thinner danaparoid ineffective for long term recovery when given up to 24 hours after onset.
Raleigh County officials describe ongoing cleanup from two severe snowstorms. Crews cut brush choking streams and roads while agencies urge mitigation and state support. Officials warn of continued disruption to transit and emergency access as residents push for action.
Lawyer Hedges outlines three goals for the lawsuit including eliminating excess levies revamping the funding formula and boosting rural school finances. He cites needs totaling 926 million while the SBA plans 66 million yearly and the Legislature allocated 40 million this year.
County official Humphrey says the 600 gallon per minute PSD plant would exceed the water company plan, expanding public water to over 500 Raleigh County customers and later serving most western areas. The County Commission also set the 1998 levy at 12.87 cents per $100, a 2.5 percent rise.
The Southern Chapter of the West Virginia Credit Union League will hold a Meet the Candidates night Thursday at 6 p.m. at Lakeview Restaurant at Winterplace. Candidates for state and local offices are expected to attend along with Ken Watts, president of the WV Credit Union League. James Redden, chapter president, urged regional credit unions to send a representative.
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