Progress 2016 Edition IV by Herald-Star

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HEALTH, EDUCATION

PROGRESS IV — SECTION A

Growth, service fill the year for Trinity Health System

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Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville is just the center of a growing network of facilities for Trinity Health System, which saw facilities added in Robinson Township in Western Pennsylvania and in Calcutta in Columbiana County during the past year.

Facilities added in Robinson, Calcutta; New weapons brought to bear in the fight against infectious disease

From staff reports STEUBENVILLE — 2015 was a busy year of growth and expansion for Trinity Health System, which saw doctors added to the Trinity Professional Group, and facilities added in Robinson and Calcutta, as well as new weapons brought to bear in the fight against infectious disease. Trinity spokesman Keith Murdock said the new Calcutta location, in the Calcutta Square, exceeded expectations almost immediately after its January 2015 opening. “The pro-forma said if we would see 30 patients a day, that would be doing well. We are

approaching that level and experiencing the same growth in Toronto and Wintersville.” he said. The Wintersville, Toronto and Calcutta facilities are meant to serve people who either don’t have a physician or need medical attention at odd times of the day when physicians aren’t available. The impact of the outreach facilities is that patients not only have access to physicians and medical care but they can potentially save money. Emergency room visit charges generally are twice what the urgent care center charges are. Trinity opened medical offices in Robinson Township, on the second floor of the building that houses Ditka’s on Steubenville Pike near the Parkway West. The office includes Dr. Craig Oser, a plastic surgeon, and Dr. Joe Colella, a nationally recognized bariatric surgeon. “They have been seeing many patients

in Robinson, and if these patients need surgical intervention, they’re coming here,” Murdock said. Colella has written books on healthy lifestyle and diet and has been on talk shows, including “Dr. Oz.” Murdock said Colella’s methods include everything that a patient needs to be sure the weight stays off after surgery. “They have meetings for the patients and they’re planning the first surgeries in March of this year. There are about 26 people in the pipeline who are planning to take part of that surgery. Colella has expertise in all manner of bariatric surgery. I think he approaches it in the correct way, with a whole lot of counseling and everything else that should go into it before they have the surgery,” Murdock said. Also working at the Robinson office is Dr. Jill Felder, an endocrinologist who began working in the Trinity Health System in 2015 after serving in the Pittsburgh area. “She goes to Robinson on a regular basis, and she has stabilized and enforced our diabetes education program. It’s much stronger, and it’s necessary. The diabetes rate in Jefferson Coun-

ty is one of the highest in Ohio,” Murdock said. “We saw the need to help people control their diabetes before it becomes a major issue.” Diabetes can lead to heart, kidney and vision problems. In addition to Colella and Oser, Trinity Professional Group added during 2015 Dr. Hugo Andreini, urologist; Dr. Vern Orlang, with a family practice in East Liverpool; Dr. Aaron Orlosky, sports medicine; as well as alignments by long-standing and loyal local physicians who elected to join the hospitalemployed ranks including Dr. Nicholas Mastros, ear, nose and throat; Dr. Paul DiBiase, ear, nose and throat; Dr. Nasrollah Jahdi, gastrointestinal; and Dr. Shalu Singh, neurology. Trinity bolstered physician services with the addition of advance practice professionals (nurse practitioners) and physician assistants including: Lisa Kush, CNP (Drs. John Figel and Dr. Matthew Colflesh), primary care; April Becker, CNP (Dr. Derek Powell), primary care; Marlo Fletcher, CNP (Dr. Shalu Singh), neurology; Cathy Gaglione, CNP (Dr. Brenda Adamovich), neurology; See TRINITY Page 4A Á

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STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Veterans Service Commission was established by the Ohio Legislature in 1886. The organization originally was named the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission, but the title was changed after 100 years to the Veterans Service Commission. “We are not the Veterans Administration,” Commission Executive Director Schelley Brooks is quick to point out. “Each of the 88 counties in Ohio has such a Veterans Service Commission office governed by a board of five honorably discharged veterans. Each board member is appointed to a five-year term by the common pleas judges,” explained Brooks. “Our budget is mandated by Title 59 of the Ohio Revised Code and comes from a 5/10-mill of the assessed property value in the county. In 2015, our office generated $65.40 for each dollar spent in our budget. This comes out to be more than $32 million in spendable income for our county,” Brooks continued. “There are currently three veterans service officers employed in Jefferson County. We are governed by Title 59 of the Ohio Revised Code We are all certified professionals accredited by Ohio Department of Veterans Services, the VA, all of the Veteran Service Organizations, the Ohio State Association of County Veteran Service Officers and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers. As service officers we are required to obtain five credits, or 60 hours of continuing education through these organizations annually. The commission members are required to obtain four

credits annually to maintain their appointments to the commission,” said Brooks. “We help veterans and their dependents file for all benefits through the VA and through our office. We complete all of the necessary forms and submit claims to the VA. Nearly 95 percent of all claims filed with the VA in Ohio are done by Veterans Service Offices. Veterans do not need lawyers to file a claim with the VA. Throughout the claims process, we assist the veterans with answering all VA letters and submitting follow-up paperwork, even through the appeals process if necessary. We also assist with compensation claims, which are claims for an injury, direct or aggravated, or illness in service. This can be for physical and/or mental conditions,” Brooks pointed out. “We assist with pension claims, which are claims for low-income veterans who served during a period of war that have permanent and total disabilities or are over 65 years of age. Other claims we assist with include education, burial, widow’s pension, health care, home loans, life insurance, death indemnity compensation and nursing home care with aid and attendance,” noted Brooks. “We also locate discharges, file for discharge upgrades, obtain medals earned in service and provide financial assistance to needy Jefferson County veterans and widows of veterans in the form of food orders and vouchers for such things as rent or mortgage, utilities and special circumstances, such as assistance with flood or fire loss,”according to Brooks. As directed by state law, the Veterans Service Commission is man-

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dated to provide programs of outreach. In Jefferson County that includes: ¯ Upon the death of a veteran send a sympathy card to the family and send a follow-up letter explaining the benefits that are available. ¯ Provide a flag display case and a bronze flag standard to the family of the deceased veteran. ¯ Work closely with area funeral directors to ensure that all burial benefits have been applied for. ¯ Provide transportation weekdays to the VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh. Nine persons a day can be transported to Pittsburgh. Veterans must call the commission office to reserve a seat on the van. About 2,000 veterans are transported annually. ¯ Network with other county agencies, such as Job and Family Services and the Office of Workforce Development. ¯ Assist in obtaining certificates of birth, death, marriage and divorce. ¯ Make house calls to homebound veterans, nursing home visits and

hospital visits when necessary. ¯ The Veterans Service Commission outreach also extends to speaking at Memorial Day and Veterans Day functions, VFW and Legion Posts and other gatherings for veterans. “Our biggest outreach program is our annual veterans health fair. This will be our 23rd year coming up, and so far we have had over 8,500 veterans attending in total. Many lives have been saved due to veterans attending the health fair and then receiving further medical treatment from the VA. All veterans are welcome to come and join us on Oct. 1 at our office located at 500 Market St., second floor, for our annual health fair,” stated Brooks. “We have two satellite offices throughout the county — Dillonvale on the first Wednesday of the month, and Amsterdam on a appointment basis as often as necessary. We wear many hats in this office. We have to be familiar with the local, state and federal benefits and with current laws, medical terminology, military See COMMISSION Page 3A Á

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terminology and more. Veterans are our most precious natural resource and we do whatever we can to meet their needs,” Brooks said. “Our office does a wonderful job for our veterans. I am proud to be on the commission board and represent our veterans and AMVETS,” remarked Dan Wilson, the commission board member representing AMVETS. “We are here to serve our veterans and help them in any way we can. They put their lives on the line for this great nation and this is the least we can do. I have served with Ben Turnbaugh for many years. Ben is currently recuperating from surgery, but his heart is here with the Veterans Service Commission,” said board-at-large member William Demjan. “We are very proud to serve our fellow veterans. We look out for people who come in for benefits and make sure they follow the rules of this commission. We point our veterans in the right direction for assistance,” according to board member Charles J. Strizak of the American Legion. “I am the new board member but I am very enthusiastic to be on this commission and to be able to help the veterans,” commented John Joynson of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Weirton Christian Center enjoys another year of blessings and growth

WEIRTON — In 2015, the Weirton Christian Center had an amazing year of blessings and growth. After 98 years, the wheels are in motion to build a new building — safe and secure to house all the children served under one roof. Adjoining property on Elm Street has been purchased, and the Build-A-Building Project has been kicked off. Besides financial donations to meet matching grant requirement, the center also offers the purchase of memorial bricks for the front walkway. Since 1917,

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The members of the Jefferson County Veterans Service Commission board are, from left, Charles J. Strizak of the American Legion; William Demjan, an at-large member; John Joynson of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; and Dan Wilson of the AMVETS. Ben Turnbaugh also is an at-large member.

when the immigrants came to work at the former Weirton Steel Co., the Christian Center has been important to the families of Weirton. The Christian Center recently was blessed with another piece of property three blocks away on Orchard Street. It was a personal gift that will become Evyenia’s House of Hope, named in memory of the grandmother who once lived there. This will be a place for agencies to provide nice space for supervised visitation to rebuild families. Officials also plan to offer coun-

seling and parenting training as well life-skills classes for older youth and families. Plans are in process to furnish items needed to open, hopefully no later than March this year. Last year, the Weirton Christian Center served 278 children through the free preschool, afterschool and summer program. It provides homework help, computer and Internet access with learning software for literacy, math and science, healthy snacks and dinner each day, life-skills classes, literacy programs and visi-

tation to the geriatric centers. Another blessing kicking off the new year was the addition of another 15-passenger van to the transportation program, officials said. The center is operating three 15-passenger vans, an eight-passenger van and in the summer, an 18-passenger bus. The transportation program and getting children where they need to be is tremendous in scope as well as cost. The center does not charge for any of the pro-

grams, so any donations to transportation, feeding or general operations are appreciated, officials said. Not only does the center provide all the above services, but the donation room is available when children need clothing or school supplies, and the staff is available when they need an ear to listen from a Christian mentor. All services are only able to happen through the generous donations of so many churches, foundations, individuals, organizations and corporations, officials said.

Weirton Christian Center Preschool serves 3- and 4-year-olds with a handson Christian curriculum that meets state standards. Pictured is a group of 3year-olds learning to use the computer through “ABC Mouse.” Registration for fall is now open for this free program.

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A surgeon works with the DaVinci surgical robot at Trinity Medical Center West. Through the addition of surgeons and more surgeons obtaining qualifications to use the robot, the hospital now has surgeries throughout the day and on weekends.

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Stephanie Ellenberger, CNP (Dr. Kenneth Woods), infectious disease; Joyce Greco, CNP (Dr. Samuel Licata), surgery; Donald Rinchuse, physician’s assistant (Drs. Satbir Singh and Dom Ferrera), urology; Kelly Scott, CNP (Drs. Preethi Murty and Patricia Khalil), nephrology; Kristen Rosati, physician’s assistant (Dr. Colella), bariatrics; Lynn Prosser, CNP (Dr. Milton Swaby), rehabilitation medicine; Magan Degorio, CNP (Dr. Himanshu Desai), gastrointestinal; Joyce Valesko, CNP (Dr. Amjad Alkaed), pediatrics; and Fabian Rosel, CNP (Dr. Anand Mathew), pediatrics.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE FIGHT Trinity became the first hospital in the area to begin using an ultraviolet light system to disinfect patient rooms and surgical suites. Dr. Kenneth Woods, infectious disease physician, said the Surfacide Helios system can completely sterilize hospital rooms and common areas where infections can be concentrated. Trinity housekeeping staff still cleans the room the regular way, but then the UV system is brought in to take care of any residue that humans cannot remove, such as in tight places and corners. The system destroys the three most common sources of infection, including fungus, bacteria and viruses as

well as antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Woods explained the UVA light disrupts the cellular DNA of the microorganisms, deactivating them. During the 20-to-30 minute UV disinfecting procedure, no one can be in the room. The devices spin 360 degrees to reach throughout the room. Woods said the units cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, but he believes the Surfacide Helios is one of the best UV disinfectant systems, killing all the kinds of bacteria that can cause problems in a hospital environment. Murdock said the ultraviolet light systems have sped up throughput in the emergency rooms by making rooms available to those who need to be admitted more quickly after the former patient occupant departs. Throughput time has declined by nearly 45 percent, he said. Trinity tests after using the devices have not been able to find bacteria in the rooms. Another big step toward fighting bacteria in the hospital is the use of DNA testing on blood cultures grown from patients suspected of having sepsis — blood borne infections. Dr. Himanshu Doshi, Trinity’s medical director for the lab and pathology units, said the BioFire unit at Trinity allows the hospital to be the first in the area to offer the DNA testing of blood cultures.

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“I think it will have a very positive impact on mortality from sepsis. It’s a huge problem. More than 1 million people are diagnosed with sepsis every year and mortality can vary from 25 to 60 percent. Timing is of the essence in treatment. When you diagnose, you can start treating with an antibiotic as soon as possible. However, bugs are getting smarter, so it is very important to use the correct antibiotic,” Doshi said. Sepsis is not detectable just by looking at a blood sample under a microscope. Rather, blood is placed into a culture medium and the bacteria is grown. After about 24 hours, the lab is able to report to the doctor if sepsis is present, but it isn’t able to identify the kind of bug in the patient until more culture growth time passes. Often, it can be up to 72 hours before a sample is identifiable for a specific bacterium, crucial time for treatment and the patient’s well-being. With BioFire, Doshi explained, after the initial identification of the presence of sepsis from the 24-hour culture growth, a sample is placed into the system and it compares the sample’s DNA with a database of the most common bacteria and fungi responsible for sepsis. “Once you identify the species, the doctor knows which antibiotic to use,” he said. Before the DNA identifying system, patients suspected of having sepsis were given broad spectrum antibiotics and there was no way for doctors to know if they were having the desired result or if the bug was responding to the treatment. “Now, with the DNA technology, every bacteria has a DNA fingerprint, and we compare what we find to what is known,” he said. Analysis through the BioFire device takes about an hour. “So, after the initial 24 hours of growing the culture and having a positive finding, we can take one hour and then tell the doctor the results. It cuts down the time for treatment by 24 to 72 hours. Doctors know the exact identity of the bacteria much earlier and they can start the correct treatment with the correct antibiotic,” Doshi said. In addition, the DNA analysis allows identifying if the bug is resistant to typical treatments such as vancomycin or if it’s methicilin resistant (MRSA). “Then, they can change the antibiotic or give the proper ones,” Doshi said. “Antibiotic abuse is a huge problem in this country. Without knowing the kind of bacteria, we treat patients. BioFire cuts down on the expense of antibiotics, reduces the complications associated with antibiotics and studies show that those who are tested reduce their length of stay in the hospital for three days for sepsis patients. It definitely is reducing the mortality of sepsis patients,” he said. Trinity obtained its BioFire instrument in August and Doshi said he anticipates to see good data after a year of use. He said the FDA approved the smaller, less expensive versions of the DNA units in 2014 to allow

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community-based hospitals like Trinity obtain them. “We are very proud to be the first in the valley to offer this. Many small community hospitals still have to do their testing the old-fashioned way,” he said. “Our doctors and our pharmacists are ecstatic. It makes their life so much easier to know what we are dealing with. There is no doubt in my mind that after a year we will see a huge difference in sepsis mortality and length of stay and the costs of treating sepsis to the hospital and Medicare and the patients. It’s all possible because of our excellent microbiology department,” he said. “Our lab is super conscientious in finding ways to get the results out as soon as we can.”

about safety issues that occur. Everything is discussed, protocols are immediately instituted to be sure the issue doesn’t happen again,” Murdock said. “That’s one of the biggest reasons why our performance has really improved. “All of the credit goes to the employees because we’ve been asking them to do many things they might never have thought possible,” Murdock said. “That’s the importance of the hospital maintaining local control. When one of our staff is dealing with a patient, they are dealing with someone they know. It’s a family, second to none. We always ask what would you do if it was your

father or your mother or your child or a member of your family. How would you treat them? People have gotten on board really well.”

DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT Jefferson Behavioral Health now rents space in Trinity Medical Center East. In addition to providing a more modern and efficient for the behavioral health agency staff and its more than 3,600 clients, services are being added at Trinity to help serve patients impacted by the growing

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TECHNOLOGY Trinity Health System’s telemedicine program continues to grow. In 2014, Trinity entered a partnership with UPMC in Pittsburgh that has had great benefit for pregnant women. The program was set up to care for high-risk patients without making them take trips to Pittsburgh to see the doctors. Trinity OB/GYN physicians who deliver at Trinity refer high-risk patients to the UPMC Maternal Fetal Medicine program for consultation. Complications faced by these highrisk patients may include chronic hypertension, lupus, diabetes or other underlying diseases the mother may have. Patients go to Trinity Medical Center West for their telemedicine consult visit. Prior to that service being available at Trinity, high-risk patients had to travel to Magee Women’s Hospital in the heart of the medical district in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. With the system, they receive the same specialized care locally and the UPMC Material Fetal Medicine physicians co-manage the patient’s care with their local OB/GYN. Trinity also has met all the levels required by the deadlines required federally for conversion to electronic medical records, placing it among about 15 percent of hospitals nationwide to meet those deadlines. Trinity’s patient portal allows patients direct access to all their test results. Lab results often are available electronically through a secure, personal patient record the next day, from radiology exams to blood test results and medication records. That also will help when the next step in electronic medical records is taken: The sharing nationally of a patient’s record, allowing the patient to be treated anywhere in the country. “Imagine if you were out of town and you’re by yourself and you have an accident. The doctors where you are won’t know your medical history or what medications you are on. This will cut down on the number of errors that could occur,” Murdock said.

WORKING TOGETHER The treatment of patients through shared effort makes a difference at Trinity, and that starts with a daily assessment of safety issues. “Every morning, probably 50 people throughout the organization are involved in the safety huddle, a conference call to talk

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heroin epidemic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of our biggest concerns is the drug activity that is going on,â&#x20AC;? Murdock said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jefferson Behavioral Health covers emergency room evaluations. One of the hardest things we have to do is getting people into the proper treatment right away when they come into the emergency room with a mental health or drug or alcohol-related problem.â&#x20AC;? Murdock said people tend to come to the emergency room when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a crisis and when that passes, they go back to their old behavior. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The key is getting them into a treatment program as soon as possible. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to minimize that time,â&#x20AC;? he said.

ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE Trinity Health System has 2,019 employees with payroll earnings of more than $98.8 million annually. In Steubenville, that represents $1.84 million in taxes, as well as taxes paid in other locations where Trinity has facilities, including Toronto, East Liverpool and Dennison. Dennison is home to Trinity Hospital Twin City, which continues to grow under the Trinity Staff Photo Health System. Staff Photo Trinityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities serving patients in area comunities include Much of Trinityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programA statue of St. Francis stands outside the entrance the Express Care site on Main Street in Wintersville. ming is available at the Dennison to Trinity Medical Center West. Outreach facilities and Trinity physician offices are available hospital and the physicians of across the region. Trinity work throughout the system, eased by the availability of the electronic health records sysAllegheny Hospital work togeth- â&#x20AC;&#x153;They follow up with what will the arms and legs that can affect tem. er for the benefit of patients. help them, be it surgery or radia- those with vascular problems of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The biggest treatment advan- tion or chemotherapy or the the heart. A MEDICAL LEADER tage for people is the confertypes of procedures that can be Procedures to increase blood The Tony Teramana Cancer ences that the physicians hold on done with radioactive seeds and flow, even stents in the extremiCenter on the Trinity West cam- a weekly basis. other therapies. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a whirl- ties, can increase blood flow and pus remains the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading All the physicians who have wind of activity at the Tony prevent future problems that cancer treatment center. It had a diagnosis of someone with Teramana Cancer Center as could have led to amputations or remains the only cancer center cancer get together once a week always.â&#x20AC;? other issues. in the area to offer radiation and to discuss the best treatment In the cardiac area, the periphTrinityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electrophysiology lab chemotherapy in a single locaregimens and what will help the eral vascular lab continues to continues to attract more physition. Doctors from UPMC and patient the most,â&#x20AC;? Murdock said. grow. The lab treats problems in See TRINITY Page 11A Ă

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STEUBENVILLE — “There is excitement about new services coming to Jefferson County, both in the mental health and alcohol and drug arenas,” said Pamela Petrilla, Jefferson County Prevention and Recovery Board executive director. The Prevention and Recovery board is responsible for allocating federal, state and local levy money for treatment services of residents suffering from mental illness or drug and alcohol addiction. The board has contracted with Coleman Professional Services, which provides mental health and addiction help to more than 23,000 residents in eight counties. Lisa Ward, Coleman Jefferson County chief officer, said Coleman has three primary areas of focus. The first is access to services. “We get clients into services quickly when they need help,” she said. The second is a commitment to provide people with a safe, decent, affordable place to live. Ward said once that is achieved, the client can then focus on treatment. The third is employment. Ward said people may have mental illness but they can still work. She said Coleman works to help clients regain their skills and live up to their potential. Petrilla said, “People with mental health problems are no different from what others want in their life — a job, home and a relationship with someone. That is what we all want.” Coleman is operating Safe Haven on North Sixth Street, which has 10 apartments for single homeless adults. Safe Haven also has a 24hour-a-day, seven-days-a-week drop-in center where homeless people can go to take a shower, wash their clothes, get something to eat and find out about services available to them. Petrilla said Coleman is working on additional housing resources. Ward said Coleman in the spring will be focusing on developing services to adolescents and families. It bases treatment on evidencebased practices, a system involving the expertise of the counselor, tested treatment methods and preferences of the client. She said Coleman specializes in how a client is treated when he or she walks into the office. “We want to greet people in a welcome, safe and caring way,” she said. She said Coleman is working on implementing an assertive community treatment team, which will include a mobile team that will make house calls. Coleman also is operating the Gill House on North Sixth Street. The office, under renovation, includes counseling, case management, telepsychiatry and a 24hour-crisis line. Ward said there will be a walk-in clinic weekdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. She said group counseling will be starting. She added a support group also is in the works for parents of children who have mental illness. Coleman is serving more than 300 clients. Jefferson County Prevention and Recovery has contracted addiction services with Family Recovery Center. The office is located in the Towers, 501 Market St. Petrilla said Family Recovery Center offers comprehensive drug and alcohol addiction services. The services focus on medication-assisted treatment to combat the heroin and opiate addiction crisis in the area. Grant Coleman, Family Recovery Center program coordinator for Jefferson County, said Family Recovery is implementing evidence-based strategies for county residents fighting addiction. He said a youth coalition has been formed, with evidence-based curriculum in schools throughout the county. The program is for all age groups from kindergarten to 12th grade and teaches skills and goal setting, which, if they build positive strengths, they will be less prone to the negative aspects of drugs and alcohol. Coleman said Family Recovery Center is in the process of focusing on collecting data to show where the community stands on sub-

stance-abuse trends. The agency is cooperating with similar efforts in Brooke and Hancock counties. The county’s anti-drug coalition meets monthly and is in need of new members. He said the group is focusing on cultural change in the community concerning substance abuse. “Our agency has experienced tremendous growth in the past few years, through the addition of new programming and expansion of existing programming. Particularly, our prevention and clinical programming for children and families has been quite successful,” said Eloise Traina, Family Recovery Center’s executive director. “We believe we can replicate these programs with success in Jefferson County and provide much needed education and services to residents.” Traina said the agency has seen success by offering Suboxone as part of a medication assisted treatment program. This treatment has limited availability in Jefferson County, she said. The agency is actively seeking a physician to partner with to enable them to provide this treatment, Traina said. Family Recovery Center has been very successful with using Medicaid expansion to the benefit of clients, ensuring that a larger number of people battling addiction are able to receive services by signing up for Medicaid coverage, Traina said. This action, coupled with consistent and accurate billing of Medicaid, insurance companies and clients for services provided, ensures that the agency remains financially stable, she said. “We have a proven record of successful outcomes for our clients, fiscal responsibility, thinking outside the box and successful grant writing and execution,” said Traina. “We are looking forward to the opportunity to serve residents of Jefferson County and furthering our mission to ‘make recovery a reality.’” The Family Recovery Center, originally known as the Columbiana County Area Council on Alcoholism, began operations in 1973 and operates centers in Lisbon, Salem and East Liverpool. Services are also

delivered at the county’s jail, as well as juvenile detention center. Coleman Professional Services can be contacted at (740) 996-7127, and Family Recovery Center can be contacted at (740) 2834946.

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Gables Care Center wins award

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Many employees at Gables Care Center, Hopedale, gathered for a celebration in being recognized as a recipient of the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award. This is the first of three distinctions possible through the National Quality Award Program, presented by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. A luncheon was held for the employees, and the dining room was decorated with bronze and white balloons.

HOPEDALE — A program that honors care centers across the nation that have demonstrated a commitment to improving quality care for seniors and individuals with disabilities paid recognition to the Gables Care Center with a Bronze Commitment to Quality Award that was awarded to the facility in October. Last fall the

employees were recognized at a luncheon in their honor for this achievement. Implemented by the American Health Care Association in 1996, the program is centered on the core values and criteria of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program. It assists providers of longterm and post-acute care services in achieving their per-

formance excellence goals. “It is a great honor to be recognized by the AHCA/NCAL with a national quality award. Improving the lives of the residents and families we care for each day is what brings us joy. This award symbolizes the dedication and commitment we have to the quality journey,” said Kevin Case, administrator.

The program has three levels: Bronze, silver and gold. Centers begin the quality improvement process with the bronze level, where they develop an organizational profile with essential performance elements, such as vision and mission statements and an assessment of customers’ expectations. Bronze applicants also must demonstrate their ability to implement a performance improvement system. Trained examiners review each bronze application to determine if the center has met the demands of the criteria.

“As a recipient of the Bronze-Commitment to Quality Award, Gables may now move forward in developing approaches and achieving performance levels that meet the criteria required for the silver award,” Case explained. For three out of the past five years, the center has been selected as a “Best Nursing Home” by U.S. News and World Report and consistently exceeding statewide benchmarks for resident and family satisfaction every year since the Ohio Department of Aging initiated mandated surveys, it

was noted. There are 110 employees with 86 beds in the facility that has been in operation since 1996. Sara Manning is president; Gina Osbourne, vice president of sales; and Matt Haynes, vice president of operations. “Gables has demonstrated its commitment to providing quality care, and I commend them for that,” Christine Boldt, National Quality Award board of overseers chairman, said. “I encourage them to continue their quality journey by striving for the silver and gold levels.”

STEUBENVILLE — Connecting to the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County is literally at your fingertips. “Do you know that books can be ordered from the library on a smartphone? Or that before buying books at a retail store, you can use a smartphone to check if the library has it on the shelves?” said Jennifer Cesta, public relations coordinator for the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County. According to Cesta, BookMyne is an app that can be downloaded for free. “And it will connect

you to the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County’s collection of more than 8 million items,” said Cesta. “Use the BookMyne app to search for items on a smartphone just like you would on the library’s website. Search by subject, author, title or keyword. BookMyne allows you to renew items, check for overdue titles and look into the status of your library account. Also, there is a suggestive reading feature with recommendations based on popular titles, award winning titles and social media,” added Cesta.

“It’s easy to get started. Go to the app store, search for BookMyne and download. After it’s downloaded you can choose a library branch for picking up items. All of the library’s locations are listed on the app, including the Main Library in downtown Steubenville, Adena Branch, Brilliant Branch, Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant Branch, Schiappa Branch, Tiltonsville Branch, Toronto Branch and the Bookmobile,” she explained. “You can also save money using BookMyne. If you’re at a book store and want to know if the library has the title available, use the barcode search option. You will be guided to focus the phone on the barcode that is located on the back of the book. After the phone reads the barcode it will list the library branches where the book is available so you can order it,”said Cesta. “Connect to your library whether it’s done electronically or in person. We look forward to serving you,” said Cesta.

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WINTERSVILLE — Carriage Inn Home Care, 201 Luray Drive, has been known and loved in the Ohio Valley for superior in-home care and compassion through skilled therapies and nursing as well as private duty aide services. The team of Carriage Inn Home Care provides a variety of in-home services to those living in and around the Ohio Valley. In Ohio the provider serves Jefferson, Belmont, Harrison, Columbiana, Monroe, Guernsey and Carroll counties. In West Virginia, Hancock, Brooke, Ohio and Marshall counties are served, according to Shari Jo Watkins, regional manager of Carriage Inn Home Care. “Voted the best of the best several years in a row, we continue to remain honored and grateful for the privilege to serve the seniors of this great community,” said Watkins. This year, Carriage Inn Home Care has news — after 33 years, Carriage Inn Home Care is becoming Capital Health Home Care, said Watkins. “Why are we doing this?” said Watkins. “Carriage Inn Home Care has always been part of the Capital Health Care Network, which comprises home health, long-term care and hospice. As health care in the U.S. changes, it becomes more critical that seniors have an effective continuum of care and a smooth transition between care levels. “Over the next few months you will see changes in our logo, the colors that we use and the way that we look in print and advertising,” Watkins continued. “What you won’t see is a change in staffing, leadership, ownership and the way we care for patients and their

families. We are still the same company, and nothing has changed except our name. It’s a very exciting time for us.” Within the Capital Health Care Network, there are six home care agencies in the organization and 10 assisted living and long-term care communities throughout Ohio and West Virginia, she added. “It’s a privilege to be invited into your home, and we take that very seriously,” said Watkins. “Trusting someone you don’t know to provide care for you or your loved ones is a challenging experience and can even be downright frightening if you have no idea what is available or what to expect. Our primary goal in providing care at home is to help loved ones recover from a surgery or illness as quickly as possible and return safely home. One of the ways that this is done is through a readmission reduction program. With each admission, a hospitalization risk assessment is completed. Depending on the outcome, Capital Health Home Care may provide, at no cost to the patient, a variety of tools to help make that possible. These tools can include Telehealth monitoring, personal emergency response systems, fall pendants, medication monitoring and alerts, frequent phone and in-person contact and our ‘Call the Nurse First’ program. We are available 24 hours and day, seven days a week to answer questions and help with any concerns. Often, a visit to the emergency room can be avoided with one simple call.” The idea is to reduce hospitalizations, according to Watkins. “There is a focus to reducing rehospitalizations, and here

“Over the next few months you will see changes in our logo, the colors that we use and the way that we look in print and advertising. What you won’t see is a change in staffing, leadership, ownership and the way we care for patients and their families. We are still the same company, and nothing has changed except our name. It’s a very exciting time for us.” – Shari Jo Watkins, regional manager of Carriage Inn Home Care

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in the Ohio Valley we feel it’s important to have added measures to help keep people safe at home. So much can happen in such a short period of time, and without the right monitoring systems in place, it’s easy for anyone to end up back in the hospital,” Watkins said. Any Medicare recipient who qualifies for home health and has a diagnosis of chronic heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, hypertension and multiple medications would qualify for some or all of the Telehealth and Home Safety tools that Carriage Inn Home Care can provide. These tools include vitals monitoring and Telehealth, medication monitoring, fall detection pendant and personal emergency response systems, Watkins said. When people choose Capital Health Home Care — Carriage Inn Home Care — as their home care provider, it’s automatically determined

if the person qualifies to have added peace of mind and safety with our tools. “There is no added cost to any Medicare recipient,” said Watkins. “It’s just that important to help you stay out of the hospital that the agency picks up that cost.” Not only can a patient have equipment to keep them safe while receiving care, but can even keep some or all of them and pay out of pocket, if chosen, to

keep peace of mind, Watkins said. “The rule of thumb in home care is that the worst situations only occur nights, weekends or on holidays,” she said. “Home care is a year-round business. The staff at Carriage Inn wants patients and families to know the provider has a process for managing problems outside of regular business hours. Also, a real person will answer calls.” The health provider also specializes in providing physical, occupational and speech therapy at home as well as private duty aide services, such as personal care, errand services, meal preparation, laundry and homemaking. “We have an incredible, in-home orthopedic rehab program for our seniors,” Watkins said. “Most of the time, seniors expect to have to be away from their homes for an extended time to

receive therapy. Our program allows people to return home to their loved ones and pets. “When you choose Carriage Inn Home Care — Capital Health Home Care — therapy can begin before surgery,” she continued. “Our therapist will visit at home and complete a home safety assessment. We will help determine what adaptive tools are needed to best assist. The patient gets a pre-surgery assessment and is given exercises to do at home in preparation for a procedure. With this program, patients know exactly what to expect when they get home, and the transition will be much easier. We provide more intensive therapy the first week and plan following weeks according to progress. We keep physicians informed along the way.” For information, call (740) 264-8815 or toll-free at (800) 6762106.

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WEIRTON — Hawkins Hearing is a locally owned and operated hearing health care provider, dedicated to providing personalized treatment and making the process go as easy as possible in a comfortable environment. Jill Hawkins opened Hawkins Hearing in November 2013, offering audiology services, including testing, examinations and diagnosis and the sale and repair of hearing aids. “We’re committed to the patient’s full care and their quality of life,” Hawkins said. A native of McMechen, Hawkins started her career in Weirton with an externship at Weirton Steel Corp. in 1998. She graduated magna cum laude from West Virginia University in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in speech pathology and audiology and earned a master’s degree from WVU in 1998. Following a stint with an area ear, nose and throat doctor, she returned to Weirton in 2000 to begin a private practice, earning her doctorate of audiology from Salus University in 2009. According to Hawkins, the average length of time between a person first noticing hearing problems and actually making an appointment is

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seven years. There are a number of causes for hearing loss, including noise exposure, hereditary factors, medication, disease and trauma, as well as the natural aging process. Untreated hearing loss cannot only affect communication with family and friends or at school or work, but it can lead to other health issues. Hawkins noted, for example, recent studies linking hearing loss and dementia, explaining a loss of hearing leads to people disconnecting with others, making them not as active. “You don’t want the hearing loss to cause other health issues, which it can,” she said. The evaluations at Hawkins Hearing tests the integrity of the middle ear and inner ear, making sure there is nothing medically wrong before proceeding with other options. If a medical issue is found, the patient is referred to their primary care physician or a specialist for further evaluation. “We have a good relationship with a number of local physicians and ear, nose and throat doctors,” she said. If a need for a hearing aid is

found, Hawkins Hearing offers a number of brands and can provide service and repair to the devices when needed. These days, there are many styles and levels of technology available in hearing aids.

other accessories. Hawkins is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, a fellow in the American Academy of Audiology, a member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, a member of the West

“Technology with hearing aids is constantly expanding,” Hawkins explained. “They’re constantly coming out with new features.” Today’s digital technology allows audiologists to not only program hearing aids for a specific level of hearing loss, but also can feature directional microphones and noise reduction and can even sync with other digital devices. Hawkins Hearing also provides custom hearing protection, custom swim molds, assistive devices and

Virginia Speech-Language Hearing Association and a member of the West Virginia Audiology Association. Hawkins Hearing is located at Suite 1, 206 Three Springs Drive, in the Three Springs Commons Plaza. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays. Patients from the age of 4 and up can be seen. For information, or to make an appointment, call (304) 914-4009.

ʻBetter education, Better lifeʼ is motto at Eastern Gateway Community College

STEUBENVILLE — It’s a chain reaction. Eastern Gateway Community College enriches and enlivens its students, who, in turn, invigorate the regional economy with the new skills and knowledge in the

workplace. EGCC alumni will continue to offer backgrounds in fields as varied as machining and welding to developing and designing games — a new EGCC course of study for 2016. With changes that

have taken place in 2015 and continue to take place at the state college’s campuses in Steubenville, Youngstown and Warren, EGCC is not only helping its students to become more employable but is furthering

regional economic strides already made in its core counties of Jefferson, Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull. Jimmie Bruce, who took over as president in July, said, “I see our college as a driver to strengthen the economy here. Eastern Gateway provides opportunities for students to upgrade their skills. This is good for us all as a region.” As he often does, he quoted the college’s motto, “Better education. Better life.” One of the directions the college has taken is to ramp up its machining and welding programs with an eye toward graduating students who are equipped to work in the oil and gas industry. EGCC recently received two grants totaling $3.5 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to develop the classes, which began Jan. 19.

EGCC leases space at Choffin Career Center to house the welding program. Machining will take place in the historic Vindicator building at the corner of Vindicator Square and West Boardman Street. Staffers are working to make the latter facility operational as soon as possible. EGCC has been working with the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers’ Coalition to establish the curriculum as well as to assist with job placement and on-thejob training. Many scholarships are available. “Recent studies have shown the need for skilled tradespeople in the welding and manufacturing industries in the Youngstown area,” said Ryan Pasco, director of energy and engineering. “EGCC and MVMC have been working together to develop

training, curriculum and certifications that apply to traditional students exiting high school, adult students trying to further their careers and various corporations that are attempting to improve the skill level and knowledge of their employees.” Many EGCC faculty members and prospective students are excited at the prospect of another course of study: Designing and developing games. Christina Wanat, dean of student services, commented the program is being launched this semester. A certificate program in gaming is slated for the fall. Naturally, online offerings are in the forefront at Eastern Gateway Community College. “It is exciting to offer educational opportunities to those students whose busy lives prohibit them from attending classes on campus,” said Ken Knox, interim vice president for online programs and special projects. The college has been offering online courses for several years, but began offering online degree programs in October with nearly 200 students. Enrollment in the online degree programs will exceed 400 students for spring semester, with continued growth through summer and fall semesters. “We have a realistic goal of 1,000 online degree seeking students for fall semester 2016,” Knox stated. Overall, enrollment is up for the college. For fall 2015, enrollment was 3,028, while it tentatively stands at 3,225 for spring. Wanat said the staff has been concentrating on recruitment efforts.

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cians and continues to serve as a training site for doctors from throughout the nation to learn how to perform specific procedures. Dr. Maninder Bedi, a world renown electrophysiology specialist, leads the lab. In the surgical area, the number of surgeries has increased with the addition of about 35 percent more surgeons than when Trinity started. The hospital now has surgeries running throughout the day and even on weekends. One of the big reasons more surgeries are possible is the inclusion of the DaVinci robotic surgery system, and more surgeons were added to those certi-

fied to use the machine in 2015.

SPORTS MEDICINE While “Concussion” has shed a light on the issue of NFL head injuries, the needs of athletes to be mindful of what can happen starts much earlier. With that in mind, Trinity Sports medicine offers the annual P3 sports combine for area high school athletes. The athletes are tested and baselines for performance are established. The sports combine puts them through phases, including the 40yard dash, pro agility, vertical and broad jumps and other drills.

The chance to be recognized by college scouts is part of the combine. But also, a baseline is established on the athlete’s brain function. And if the young athlete is hurt and a concussion is suspected, protocols similar to those used in the NFL are used. Trinity Sports Medicine unveiled the use of the C3 Logix, an iPad-based software package designed at the Cleveland Clinic. The system provides a more comprehensive fingerprint of the athlete’s normal brain activity and function, both as baseline and after an injury. The system provides balance,

vision and ocular reflex testing that gives physicians information they need for determinations about quick and safe return to play. Dr. Michael Scarpone, Trinity’s director of sports medicine, said, “Many athletes experience concussions and many have no idea of the seriousness of a concussive event. Many return to sports before they are ready to compete because they had no baseline testing for concussions, so there is nothing in which to compare the post-concussion results. Baseline testing is of the utmost importance for any young athletes.

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Progress Abounds at Weirton Medical Center

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Dr. Carol Slomski is photographed in the WMC Courtyard with the 2016 Slomski Survivors. These breast cancer survivors prove they are surviving and thriving.

Hospital celebrating a baby boom; boasts a 39 percent increase in employment since 2012

WEIRTON — “We are proud to announce another baby has just entered the world here at Weirton Medical Center.” Those are the words being heard now more than ever throughout the halls of Weirton Medical Center. “We began making that announcement over our in-house announcement system after each baby delivery as a way to inform our patients, staff and guests of the significance of that very moment. Another human being just took his or her first breaths here at our hospital,” says Kelli McCoy, director of communications. “It really sends a certain peace over the entire facility when you hear those words.” Staff, patients and visitors have heard those words hundreds and hundreds of times in the past 12 months. The number of births at WMC has doubled in recent years to the highest rate since 1972. The providers at All About Women, together with Madhu Aggarwal, are delivering babies from three states. The first baby born in the Ohio Valley in 2016 was born at WMC. Little Ambrosia Cooper was born early on Jan. 1 to much jubilation and fanfare in WMC’s Obstetrics Unit. WMC was already the largest women’s health provider in the Route 22/30 Corridor, and with the addition of new obstetrics and gynecology physician Dr. Joann Dudley, WMC continues to grow. Also on the WMC team is experienced and respected Certified Nurse Midwife Kathy McKain. These providers join Tina Cutone, MD; Rachel Gilman, MD; Kelly DeVoogd, DO; Daniel Moore, MD; Erin Wallace, MPA, PA-C; and Kristin Novic, MPA, PAC to make up the growing All About Women team. While WMC continues to celebrate the baby boom, there’s much more happening worth attention. WMC boasts a 39 percent increase in employment (350 new jobs) since 2012. In what is often described as a tough medical climate across the country, WMC has bucked the trend of struggling health care organizations by not only drastically increasing employment, but also by growing its revenue by 64 percent. WMC’s annual payroll has grown to $60 million, while the organization has invested more than $26.5 million into the facility and services. Technology is at the top of the list of those See WMC Page 2B Á

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Lindsay and Scott Cooper are the proud parents of the Ohio Valley’s first baby of 2016, Ambrosia Cooper. Joining them were big brother and sister, Scotty and Bella.

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many investments. From robotic surgery/robotic heart surgery technology to 3D breast tomosynthesis, the hospital is investing in the latest equipment to best serve the community. It doesn’t stop there, though. In addition to building a new WMC Sleep Center in the new WMC Plaza, WMC has opened the Weirton-Steubenville Route 22/30 Corridor’s only Pediatric Rehabilitation Center. It, too, is located at the new WMC Plaza. WMC has even expended its footprint by opening more offices in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. In fact, just this week, WMC announced the opening of new offices in New Cumberland. Now Dr. John Capito, internal medicine, and Dr. Daniel Moore, OB/GYN, will be accepting new patients at the location in the Davis Pharmacy building on state Route 2. WMC also opened new offices

in McDonald, Pa. Internal medicine physician Dr. Hemant Patani, is now accepting new patients at his McDonald offices and his office in Imperial. Rheumatologist Dr. Ghassan Alayli is now also seeing patients in Robinson Township, Pa., offices in addition to his Weirton offices. WMC also is pleased to welcome Neurologist Vijaya Ragoor, MD. She is seeing patients in her Paris, Pa., office with fellow Neurologists Dr. David Lobas and Dr. Joseph Wapenski. We are pleased to continue to bring leading physicians to WMC. For it is without them and WMC’s valued staff, none of these significant developments could be possible. While recently marking one year of service, the WMC Cancer Center affiliated with Allegheny Health Network continues to grow and serve those who need cancer care in our

area. While we know it’s never easy to hear the word “cancer,” we want our patients to know we are here. We are here for them every step of the way on their journey. In the near future, look for the addition of a new, state-of-the art BreastCare Center led by Dr.Carol Slomski, breast surgery. Plans are under way to construct the multi-million dollar facility adjacent to All About Women on the lobby level of the WMC Medical Office Building. With the addition of the BreastCare Center,

WMC would have a complete women’s health wing, with each service just steps away from the next. So when it comes to progress, WMC exemplifies what community investment and true progress is all about: Contributing to a healthier community, helping to grow the local economy and giving back, every day.

Water quality a high proirity at JSWCD STEUBENVILLE — Water quality protection is a high priority for the Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District. The district provides a variety of services that include technical assistance and education and outreach to farmers, loggers, landowners and homeowners in order to promote wise land use management. The district was organized in 1944 as a political subdivision of the state with the mission to protect the county’s natural resource base. Wendee Zadanski, soil and water con-

servation district natural resources specialist, said assistance is provided to help landowners manage their property and its natural resources, whether it be a farm or wooded lot. The district works with the agriculture industry in Jefferson County on conservation plans for livestock, such as rotating grazing pastures, and helps farmers with identifying soil types. The soil and water conservation district also helps to coordinate the farmers’ market held once a week during the summer on Wednes-

day evenings at Eastern Gateway Community College. Zadanski said farmers, who have other jobs during the day, were in need of an evening market to sell their produce. Irene Moore, soil and water conservation district administrator, said another area of service is provided to woodlot owners and loggers. She said it is the responsibility of soil and water conservation districts in Ohio to address any pollution caused by agriculture and silviculture — the science and art of growing and tending forest crops. An unplanned

timber harvest can cause soil erosion and pollution, and the district works with the logger to install best management practices to protect the water quality in the watershed. The district works in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio Forestry Association to assist with erosion and pollution control education and training. The district also stepped forward to save local governments in the county thousands of dollars by coordinating the urban stormwater program, as mandat-

ed by the federal and state environmental protection agencies. Individual governments would have spent thousands of dollars to write a plan but the district, in partnership with Jefferson County Engineer Jim Branagan, prepared the plans at a less costly amount for the urban designated stormwater communities. Brandon Andresen, the district’s water quality coordinator, oversees the stormwater program for the local governments. In urban and subdivision areas much of the land surface is covered by buildings and pavements. These areas rely on storm drains to carry large amounts of water from roofs and paved areas to nearby waterways. This stormwater runoff carries pollution such as oil, dirt, chemicals and lawn fertilizer directly to streams and rivers – seriously harming water quality. The district also provides education outreach and services to youth and adults that include stream monitoring activities, the annual Fernwood State Forest Outdoor Days program for fifthgraders and an annual bus tour that highlights the county’s natural resources

and agriculture industry. Zadanski is the coordinator for the Envirothon, a nationwide competition on environmental issues, including wildlife and aquatic life, forestry and soil. Several high schools in the county send teams to the competition. Aaron Dodds, Yellow Creek watershed coordinator, works to implement the state-endorsed watershed action plan for Yellow Creek. He is responsible for education and outreach in the watershed and addresses projects that will reduce the pollution impact in the waterways. With the Jefferson SWCD moving to the county-owned Towers Building, 500 Market St., the board and staff have the space to offer customers a computer work station where they can be assisted with securing helpful information regarding the oil and gas industry and other land-use activity. Historic aerial maps dated as far back as 1939 are also available for viewing, as well as topographic maps and plat maps. The office is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and staff may be reached by calling (740) 2649790.

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Catering to cowards is Wylie Dental Careʼs tag line and promise

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GLEN DALE — Don Longwell says he used to have to watch everything he ate. Not because he was on a strict diet, but because of his teeth. “I had a tartar problem. I let it go. My teeth became loose ... it was affecting my eating more than anything — I couldn’t eat what I wanted to eat,” said Longwell. “I went like five years without eating roasted ears (corn on the cob), and

I love roasted ears but I couldn’t eat them!” Longwell isn’t the only one who has experienced these types of problems. Clara Charlton says before intervention, she couldn’t eat a variety of foods either. Charlton said, “I watched my husband and son have multiple sets of dentures made and I didn’t want to do that.” Getting dentures is not usually a simple

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process. It requires having all of your teeth pulled, healing time, impressions, fittings and adjustments. Also, missing teeth contribute to bone loss and a sagging face. According to Patterson Dental Supply, dentures can cause problems with eating, gagging and sore spots and in the long run can end up being more expensive than other treatments. Neither Charlton nor Longwell wanted

to go the denture route, instead they opted to get dental implants from Wylie Dental. “I lost one tooth and being in business, it was embarrassing. ... I thought that’s it and I made the phone call. I said to one of the girls down there, ‘I understand you cater to cowards and I’m a coward. Can I come down?’” said Longwell. Catering to cowards is Wylie Dental Care’s tag line and promise, just ask Fred Cheek. “I was having a tooth ache for quite some time. The pain I was having was excruciating. I was at my breaking point. I hate going to the dentist, I was scared to death. I know I’m a big guy but I’m absolutely that big guy that is terrified of needles and terrified of pain,” said Cheek. “They (Wylie Dental Care) made sure I was comfortable and aware of everything, every step of the way.” But Longwell says as far as pain goes, he was surprised. “I didn’t have any pain. I can remember one day I had all my teeth extracted, implants put in and temporaries,” Long-

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One patient’s smile transformation after implants and crowns.

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well said. “I thought I would just be miserable but I wasn’t.” The American Academy of Implant Dentistry As far as implants go, there are several different options — from single tooth implants to implants supporting multiple teeth. Dr. Wylie and his staff will work

with you to make a personalized treatment plan with multiple payment options. If interested in hearing more about dental implants or scheduling a dental appointment, contact Wylie Dental Care at (304) 845-2480 or visit online at www.WylieDentalCare.com.

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OVMC/EORH: Providing highest quality care in the Ohio Valley

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WHEELING — The Ohio Valley Medical Center and East Ohio Regional Hospital are on the cutting edge of medicine, providing the highest quality of health care in the Ohio Valley. OVMC and East Ohio Regional achieve this by purchasing new, state-ofthe-art equipment, upgrading facilities both within the walls of the hospitals or at outpatient facilities and recruiting physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, pediatrics, orthopedics, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pulmonology and cardiology. Within the last year, the hospital has added the following physicians: Dr. Michael Blatt, pulmonology; Dr. Lyndave Francis Frank, pulmonology; Dr. Stephen Timms, neurology; Dr. Charla Anderson, internal medicine; Dr. Sunilla Mohotra, pediatrics; Dr. Jeremy Edgmon, family medicine; Dr. Anup Daas, medical oncology; Dr. Sushill Mohotra, medical oncology; and Dr. Connie Scurti, internal medicine. In addition to

Michael Martz, Ohio Valley Health Services and Education Corp. chief information officer adding premiere physicians to the team, OVMC and East Ohio Regional Hospital are on the cutting edge of technology, using the most up-to-date means to diagnosis and treat patients. The Symbia imaging system at East Ohio Regional Hospital aids physicians in quicker diagnosis and has an open design and accommodates pediatric, geriatric and bariatric patients. The images are different from a traditional MRI or Xray, because it detects activity on a molecular level

rather than providing structural or anatomical information. A nuclear medical scan can detect diseases such as cancer, heart disease and hard-todiagnose disorders before they are progressed enough to be identified by other means. “EORH is proud that this technology will provide excellent, high quality images which can lead to a more accurate diagnosis,” Michael Caruso, Ohio Valley Health Service and Education Corp. president and chief executive officer, said. “Expanding our diagnostic capabilities with the addition of this new imaging system will enable East Ohio Regional Hospital to offer high quality services and deliver cost-effective care to our patients.” With the new imagining system, technologists can perform highly accurate organ and tissue specific studies while accommodating stretchers and wheelchairs. OVMC and EORH also have partnered with Shared Medical Services to provide PET/CT services. As

a result of this partnership, patients are imaged on a GE scanner featuring advanced technology, allowing for increased lesion detectability, faster scans and overall increase in image quality. Ohio Valley Medical Center recently unveiled a newly renovated intensive care unit and a newly renovated surgical waiting room to allow

family and friends to wait in comfort. The endovascular suite was expanded at East Ohio Regional Hospital, allowing for a higher level of diagnostic testing resulting in early detection of disease process and improved outcomes for patients. A staff of highly qualified physicians and innovative technology allows OVMC and EORH to provide advanced services

and programs to patients. OVMC and EORH introduced the Virginia Gasaway’s Women’s Services Program to provide a more comprehensive approach to caring for women in the community, ranging from adolescents through geriatrics. As part of this program, birth services were combined on

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the OVMC campus, which enables expectant parents to enjoy a more consistent birth experience. Patients are offered a Pampered Pregnancy Program, prenatal programs, family birthing rooms and a dedicated and experienced staff of nurses, physicians and prenatal professionals. OVMC and EORH also expanded the physical therapy and sports medicine programs. Offices are now located in St. Clairsville, Bridgeport, Martins Ferry and Wheeling. Patients are offered a broad range of physical and occupational therapy services, including dry needling, lymphedema therapy and aquatics, with the area’s most experienced and credentialed physical therapy staff. Pediatric patients also have the opportunity to engage with Sky, a certified Pet Therapy Dog, during activity therapy sessions every other Friday at the Robert C. Byrd Child and Adolescent Child Behavioral Health Center. Medical science shows interaction with a therapy dog can reduce blood pressure; promote physical healing; reduce anxiety, fatigue and depression; and provide

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Cancer survivors, Kyla Morris, left, registered nurse, and Jane Kessler, registered nurse and certified oncology navigator, headed to Capitol Hill to advocate for women and breast cancer screening parameters. Both women are employed by Ohio Valley Medical Center.

emotional support. Sky loves human contact and has no language barrier. The hallmark of good health care is compassion and a personal touch. Compassionate and experienced Health Navigators provide patients with personal guidance to all of the services offered by OVMC and EORH. They will answer questions and walk patients through every step, whether its for a mammogram, ultrasound, colonoscopy or cancer treatment. Oncology Nurse

Navigators are with cancer patients from the moment of diagnosis, through treatment and follow-up. They attend doctor appointments with patients, go to chemotherapy, answer phone calls at all hours of the night and lend a hand or shoulder whenever it’s needed. Kyla Morris, Jane Kessler and Shawn Ware are three registered nurses whose compassion and knowledge provide the patients at the Cancer Center at OVMC an element few other hospitals can match.

Volunteers at OVMC and EORH are a support system for the staff and patients. Whether it’s answering phones, delivering newspapers and coffee to rooms or greeting patients as they walk into the hospital, volunteers make a difference every day. OVMC and EORH utilized current technology to improve accessibility of patient information by upgrading the electronic medical records program, beginning the initial phase of converting to Meditech 6.1, the gold standard in health

care management software. This will allow for consistency of patient medical information between providers. This means that no matter where patients go, their medical history will be available to professionals should they need medical attention away from home. The hospital system launched a mobile app in the fall to give the community access to hospital services, contact information, special events and more on their mobile devices. The app is available free for

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both Android and Apple devices through the app store. OVMC and EORH employees don’t only lead the way in health care locally, but also on the national stage. Michael Martz, Ohio Valley Health Services and Education Corp. chief information officer, joined the Policy Steering Committee of the College of Health Information Management Executives in December. C.H.I.M.E. guides public policy efforts in Washington, D.C., and Martz will participate with other information technology executives from across the United States as they focus on further changes to meaningful use stage 3 of the Healthcare Information initiative. Meaningful use is the practice of using certified electronic health record technology to improve quality, safety, efficiency and reduce health disparities; engage patients and family; improve care coordination; and to maintain privacy and security of patient health information. Meaningful use compliance will result in better clinical outcomes, improved public health outcomes, increased transparency and efficiency, empowered patients and more robust research data on health systems. Meaningful use sets specific objectives that eligible professionals and hospitals must achieve to qualify for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Incentive Programs. Breast cancer survivors and Oncology Nurse Navigators participated in national level discussions with the National Consortium of Breast Centers regarding the age that women should be screened for breast cancer. Kyla Morris, a registered nurse and breast cancer survivor, and Jane Kessler, an Oncology Nurse Navigator and breast cancer survivor, were the only Cancer Navigatorpatient team in the nation to speak at Congressional hearings on Capitol Hill. Kessler and Morris

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gave impact statements to lawmakers to convince them U.S. Preventive Task Force Breast Screening Guideline Recommendations shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be advanced in the Legislature. The Preventive Task Force recommended screening women ages 50 to 75 for breast cancer every two years. The American Cancer Society recommends yearly mammograms starting at age 40 and continuing as long as the woman is in good health. Morris was just 34 years old when she discovered a lump in her breast through a self-exam. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew enough about breast cancer to know this is wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t normal and that I needed to be checked,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The USPSTFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed changes will be very detrimental to women. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking away the gift of time, of choice for women.â&#x20AC;? Kessler was 48 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and has been an NCBC Oncology Nurse Navigator with OVMC for two years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The USPSTF has done a lot of work in recommending guidelines for the American people in caring for their health,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, they have surely missed the mark with the recommendation to limit general screening mammograms for women outside their sanctioned window of ages 50 to 75. It would undoubtedly result in loss of lives among American women, as it is an undisputed fact that mortality risk increases with the length of time from disease onset to disease discovery due to delay in the initiation of treatment.â&#x20AC;? Compassion, innovation and skill meet in OVMCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and EORHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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community outreach programs. In 2015, OVMC launched the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bringing Healthcare to Youâ&#x20AC;? program, including mobile labs and health care screenings at the Ohio Valley Mall. There are plans to expand the program even more in 2016. The hospital system also launched a community partnership with the Ohio Valley Mall, which includes a number of community activities such as a robust walking program, a special â&#x20AC;&#x153;Girls Night Outâ&#x20AC;? with topics related to womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health and a safe place for children to play at the Kidz Zone. Pink Power Night, a growing womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program, provides a place for women of all ages to network, support

one another and be empowered to live healthy. Pink Power Night is a monthly, community-based expo event designed to celebrate women in the Ohio Valley by offering a night for women with a social aspect and a healthy lifestyle education portion.

These programs feature the top physicians from the local area, as well as physicians who travel from the Ohio State University James Cancer Center, partners in health, to speak at the monthly event. Pink Power night is held every first Tuesday of

the month, except for January, February, July and August. Ohio Valley Medical Center, located in Wheeling, and East Ohio Regional Hospital, located in Martins Ferry, are a 340-bed combined organization with more than 1,600 employees providing

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Ground broken for Veterans Memorial at Franciscan University

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Chris Ice, from left, Dan Schmidt, Paul Durbak Sr., the Rev. Dan Pattee, TOR, and Robert Ledyard, a Korean War veteran, break ground for Franciscan’s Veterans Memorial.

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STEUBENVILLE — Nearly 80 people gathered near a grassy field at Franciscan University of Steubenville on Veterans Day to break ground for a permanent Veterans Memorial on the school’s campus. Veterans, alumni, faculty, staff, students and members of the community honored those who served their country in war and peace. “Our gathering is just one small spark in the flame of pride that burns across the nation ... every day. One small way that we can honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Chris Ice, director of major gifts at the university. Alumni from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s who were members of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity were the moving force behind the creation of the memorial. They raised $14,500 for the memorial that will be built in honor of all veterans, but

Finding a good book is as easy as a walk in the park

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Getting a good book to read in Steubenville is now as easy as a walk in the park. As a community service project, Franciscan University of Steubenville education majors in the Chiron Society and English majors in Sigma Tau Delta held a book drive to fill four lending libraries that were built by the university’s Physical Plant ServicSee LIBRARY Page 3C Á

especially in the memory of their TKE brother, Richard Leo “Whitey” Schoff, Class of 1966, who died in Vietnam as a Marine. Schoff was killed in a small arms gun battle in Quang Tri, South Vietnam, on Nov. 1, 1967, just three weeks into his tour of duty. Allen Abel, Class of 1969, and a mem-

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Attending the lending library ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Jim Wood Park with Steubenville Parks and Recreation officials were, from left, Tiffany Boury, a professor in the Franciscan University of Steubenville Education Department education department; Joe McGurn; Charles White; and Wally Sadowski of physical plant services; and Kathryn McVey, chair of the university’s education department.

ber of TKE, described Schoff as “somebody you right away look up to.” He called Schoff “a leader on the campus, a very strong guy. I think I ended up pledging to the fraternity because of him.” The Rev. Dan Pattee, TOR, alumni chaplain, gave the roll call

of university students and alumni who have been killed in action: Marines Nick Sam Jack, who was killed in action in Korea in 1950;

Richard Riley, who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1967; and Schoff. “We honor all those who have sacrificed their lives so

that we may be free,” said Ice, “especially those who served in both World Wars, the

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Members of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity attended the Veterans Memorial groundbreaking ceremony on Veterans Day at Franciscan University of Steubenville. The fraternity brothers included, front, from left, Bud Joswiak, 1971; Don Plagman, 1966; Bill Mortensen Sr., 1979; Joe Waple, 1969; Dr. Frank Petrola, 1967; and Paul Durbak Jr., 1980: and back, Rich Krisak, 1972; Mark Lynskey, 1980; Greg Finerty, 1970; Al Abel, 1969; Dave Pastrick, 1971; Dan Schmidt, 1967; and Mike Ledyard, 1984.

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Korean War, Vietnam War and conflicts from the past 35 years, including the Gulf War, Iraq War, War in Afghanistan, Pakistan, ISIL and other conflicts.” He said these servicemen and their families are great examples of “courage, pride, determination, selflessness, dedication to duty and integrity — all the qualities needed to serve a cause larger than oneself.” VFW Post 232 of Amsterdam presented the colors in a ceremonial color guard; the formal sounding of taps was presented by Rose Angelica from Mingo Junc-

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tion; and Amanda Rodriguez, senior voice major, sang the national anthem. Dan Schmidt, Class of 1967 and an Army veteran and member of TKE, spoke about the university’s longstanding tradition of military service, starting with the founding members of the College of Steubenville, who were military veterans returning from World War II. He said that through the generosity of many benefactors, what began four years ago as plans for a simple flag pole memorial will, by

this year, become a “destination” where people will “sit, converse and remember those who sacrificed for their country.” Turning the soil in the ceremonial groundbreaking were Schmidt; Pattee; Ice; and Bob Ledyard Paul Durbak Sr., Class of 1966, Korean War veterans. Pattee ended the ceremony by praying that those present may seek to continue the efforts of those who have served “as courageous protectors and true guardians of freedom.” The Veterans Memorial will be completed this fall.

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Franciscan University makes three ʻBest Collegesʼ ratings

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STEUBENVILLE — Forbes, U.S. News & World Report and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance put Franciscan University of Steubenville in their “best colleges” lists for the 2015-16 school year. For the second year in a row, Forbes ranked the school in its list of America’s Top Colleges, putting Franciscan in the top 10 percent of America’s 4,706 degree-granting institutions. A leading source of business news and financial information, Forbes uses outcome-based criteria to compile an annual list of the best colleges and universities in America. “This is a new age of return-oninvestment education, the very heart of our definitive ranking,” said Caroline Howard, a Forbes writer. “Our focus is on just one measurement: outcomes. From low student debt and high graduation rates to student satisfaction and career success, these outstanding institutions are worth it.” In its profile of Franciscan Uni-

“The Best Colleges guide confirms what our alumni consistently tell me—that our Franciscan vision of academic excellence, combined with a dynamic faith environment and inviting campus culture, encourages students to stay here until they graduate.”

– The Rev. Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, university president

versity, Forbes mentioned the school’s dual-degree engineering undergraduate program, which partners with the University of Notre Dame, Gannon University and the University of Dayton. Forbes also highlighted Franciscan’s faith households, domestic and international mission trips and study abroad program in Gaming, Austria. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance rated the school as one of the top 50 best values in private universities. The report lists 100 universities from across the nation that meet Kiplinger’s requirements for academic quality and affordable cost, placing Franciscan University in the company of institutions such as Harvard University, Princeton University, Yale Uni-

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es. The little wooden libraries were installed in Belleview Park and Jim Woods Park, the Martin Luther King Recreation Center, and a senior center in Steubenville, and are filled with a variety of books ranging from children’s stories, novels, teen and adult books, to religious works. Harry Olenick of Weirton, copresident of the Chiron Society,

said they wanted to reach as many people as possible with a wide range of books. “It was hard, when we were sorting the books, to not read them,” laughed Olenick as he described his club’s love of reading, which they want to share with the community. The school clubs will keep the wooden libraries well stocked by encouraging the university faculty and staff to donate books.

versity, Johns Hopkins University and Duke University. Ranked 45th for 2016, Franciscan University has been named to Kiplinger’s 100 best values in private universities every year since 2012. The 2016 U.S. News & World

Report’s Best Colleges guide ranked the university 20th out of 137 Midwest Universities. This marks the 17th consecutive year that the school has received a toptier ranking from U.S. News, and the first time Franciscan has made the top 20 division. “The Best Colleges guide confirms what our alumni consistently tell me — that our Franciscan vision of academic excellence, combined with a dynamic faith environment and inviting campus culture, encourages students to stay here until they graduate,” said the Rev. Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, univeristy president

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MONDAY, FEB. 22, 2016

Belmont College launches several new initiatives

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The new Health Sciences Center at Belmont College is now the home to all Belmont College nursing and health science programs. The new building, opened in fall, features state-of-the-art classrooms and science labs for biology, anatomy and chemistry.

ST. CLAIRSVILLE —During the past year, Belmont College has launched several exciting, new initiatives. The new Health Sciences Center, the region’s premier health care education facility, is now the home to all Belmont College nursing and health science programs. The new building, opened in fall, features state-of-the-art classrooms and science labs for biology, anatomy and chemistry. These high-tech spaces enhance the learning environment and provide opportunities for students to nurture collaboration and innovation. The new facility is located near the Belmont College Main Campus overlooking Fox-Shannon Park. Another exciting new addition at Belmont has been the Be Connected initiative — an iPad for every student, faculty and the majority of staff members for integration into every facet of student life. The purpose of Be Connected is to encourage

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Donald Smith, industrial electronics major, from Reader, W.Va., utilizes an iPad during an engineering lab/class.

completion and retention, as well as to enhance the way Belmont College faculty teaches and prepares students for the technologydriven careers that await them. The initiative also supports the college’s sus-

tainability program, as it has already begun to reduce the need/cost for books, printing and paper supplies. “The main focus of the Be Connected initiative is to put technology into the hands of every one

of our students while remaining affordable at the same time,” said Paul F. Gasparro, Belmont College president. “We hope that this initiative will bring a whole new level of knowledge and experience for our students. An important benefit of iPad is the mobility of the device; students have the ability to use their iPad anywhere on campus, in the classroom, during internships and in the field, providing them endless ways to learn new concepts and express their creativity. Belmont College, which has been assisting the residents of the Ohio Valley in achieving their educational and career goals for more than 40 years, offers more than 25 academic degrees and 20 certificates in a variety of program areas. In addition, the workforce development and

community education department offers classes for those seeking technical training without the extended time commitment of completing a degree or certificate. In addition to the main campus in St. Clairsville, classes also are offered at satellite locations in Cadiz and Woodsfield. The college provides students access to on-site and online classes for a variety of credit and noncredit programs including: Building preservation/restora tion, business, computer and information technology, early childhood education, engineering technology, industrial trades, nursing/health sciences and public safety. Recently two new degree programs have been added: Allied health administration and computerized legal office specialist. Also offered at

Belmont College are the associate of arts and associate of science programs, which constitute the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. Courses in these programs engage students in a broad spectrum of disciplines, providing them with the general education foundation needed to complete a fouryear degree. The college maintains articulation and transfer agreements with many colleges and universities, which establish direct higher education pathways for students to complete their associate degree and then go on to obtain a bachelor’s degree. For information about how Belmont College can assist with higher education needs, contact the main campus in St. Clairsville at (740) 695-9500 or call toll free (in Ohio) at (800) 4231188. Visit online at belmontcollege.edu.

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MONDAY, FEB. 22, 2016

Exterior work starts at Holy Name Cathedral

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Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton of the Catholic Diocese of Steubenville gets some of the demolition work started in the jHoly Name Cathedral parking lot.

By DAVE GOSSETT Staff writer

STEUBENVILLE — The first phase of the renovation, restoration and renewal of Holy Name Cathedral on South Fifth Street began recently with the demolition of the church parking lot. According to Louis A. Almonte, vice president of the James White Construction Co. of Weirton, “The asphalt on the lot will be maintained to permit items needed for the cathedral renovation, restoration and renewal to be stored on the lot. In the coming weeks, work will continue on replacement of water lines in front of and behind the cathedral.” “Motorists are urged to avoid the Fifth and Slack streets area in the vicinity of the cathedral during the site work, which will be concluded in early spring, when some street repaving is completed,” added Almonte. City Council approved legislation in September vacating Webster Alley behind the cathedral and part of South Fifth Street in front of the church to the diocese. Monforton officially declared Holy Name Church closed in June 2014 as the Catholic Diocese of Steubenville prepared to “renovate, restore and renew” its cathedral that dates back to 1890. “Our first step will be to inventory everything in the cathedral. My hope is to recycle and reuse much of what is in the cathedral. There are several high-quality pieces of art that we can use and the pews just need to be refinished,” Monforton announced during a June press conference at the diocesan chancery offices. “The collaboration with the city has been perfect. I want to make sure everything remains transparent. And we will respect the city’s zoning rules,” Monforton said. The bishop said, “four churches will remain in Steubenville, including Holy Name Church, St. Peter Church, Holy Rosary Church and Holy Family Church. We can sustain those churches in the city. “But right now my focus is on the South End and the cathedral. We have been blessed with a number of

significant financial gifts for the restoration of Holy Name. And we have received a seven-figure gift for this campaign. We also have the approximately $1.5 million from the campaign to build a new church near Catholic Central High School that will be used for this project estimated to cost approximately $5 million,” Monforton continued. “The enthusiasm I have experienced when I am shopping at the grocery store or hardware store has been remarkable. People have told me how excited they are by the renovations at the cathedral because they may have attended Mass at the cathedral or attended Holy Name School,” remarked Monforton. “This church is the seat of the diocese. It is the flagship of the diocese. So I have asked myself how we can better prepare and improve our cathedral. The initial work will take place inside the church. The exterior work will include a pitched rook that will replace the flat roof and the construction of a bell tower and extending the front of the church closer to Fifth Street,” explained Monforton at the 2014 meeting with local reporters. “The renovation project is happening. When I arrived as bishop of the diocese there was a suspended plan for a new cathedral. We faced the decision of renovation or taking the church down. But as I talked to my brother priests and the people in the parishes I found an overwhelming response from the people who supported renovating the cathedral. The property near Catholic Central High School that was the proposed site for a new church is still in the possession of the diocese. Who knows what that property will be used for,” said Monforton. He also said parishioners may see modifications along the way. “We hope to beautify the area and expand our parking area. And we hope to work in conjunction with the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County and the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church to beautify the city’s South End. I see a beautiful structure that is worn with

age. But maybe this can be the springboard and create changes in the south end of the city. I have had conversations with a lot of people. This will happen. This is not a dream. This is real life. I hope to change the city’s South End one building at a time,” Monforton has said. “I want someone coming into the South End of the city to see the beautiful Orthodox church on South Fourth Street and the Catholic church. We don’t have a lot of money. It would take $25 million to build a new cathedral. So I want to utilize the four walls of the building and modify the existing structure. We have been able to purchase properties and have doubled our future parking area. And we will be having discussions to determine what is essential for security. we will beautify the area and will also bring down a number of buildings we have purchased,” Monforton said at an April 2015 meeting with city council members. “We want to create a safe zone. You have a beautiful historic library and the Greek Orthodox church on South Fourth Street. And I am grateful to be part of the economic development domino effect in the South End,” Monforton added. “We also want to increase our human and electronic surveillance and make the South End a safer neighborhood. How can we cooperate with the city and how do we respect the traffic infrastructure in the south end? And how can we respect the people who live in the South End? All options are on the table. We also want to talk to local law enforcement to get their input on security for the neighborhood. And we definitely want to partner with the city. We are a team player with the city on this project,” stated Monforton. Holy Name Catholic Church was built in 1890 and was designated the diocesan cathedral in 1945 after the Eastern Ohio diocese was created. According to Diocesan Spokesperson Pat DeFrancis, the cathedral was rebuilt in 1957 when structural issues were found. (Gossett can be contacted at dgossett@heraldstaronline.com.)

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Employees with McDonnell Chiropractic include, front, from left, Pat Simpson, Emily Argentine and Shayla Gorlock, all chiropractic assistants; and back, Hillari Baccus, chiropractic assistant; Dr. Gregory McDonnell, co-owner and chiropractor; Jodi Ferguson, co-owner and business manager; and Lisa Gorman, chiropractic assistant.

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STEUBENVILLE — McDonnell Chiropractic opened its doors in May of 2011 and was co-founded by Dr. Gregory M. McDonnell and Jodi L. Ferguson. Dr. McDonnell is originally from Madison, Wis. He graduated from Northwestern Health Science University in Minnesota in 2006 with a doctorate of chiropractic. During his last year of school, he interned with a chiropractic

neurologist that sparked his interest in the human brain, and especially in childhood developmental disabilities. Dr. McDonnell studied at world renowned Carrick Institute for graduate studies, where he furthered his education in the specialty field of functional neurology. After graduating, Dr. McDonnell worked at two chiropractic clinics in Minnesota. He also worked as an

independent doctor treating children suffering from autism and ADHD. In June 2010, Dr. McDonnell moved to Steubenville. Dr. McDonnell and his family are active in the community and are enjoying all that the area has to offer. Jodi L. Ferguson is a lifelong resident of the Ohio Valley. Among Jodi’s many accomplishments, she is most proud of her loving and

supportive family. Jodi is an active member of the community having served on numerous boards and events. Jodi has worked managing chiropractic offices since 1992. “My passion for the profession, and meeting a great doctor like Dr. McDonnell, led to us opening up this practice. This has been a longtime dream of mine, and now it’s a reality,” said Ferguson. McDonnell Chiro-

practic offers safe, effective, hands-on care. We treat neck and lower back injuries, pinched nerves, sciatica, disk injuries, headaches and shoulder and arm pain, numbness in the hands and arms and many other conditions. McDonnell Chiropractic also treats those individuals suffering from the effects of auto accidents and whiplash, on-the-job injuries and sports injuries, just to name a few. Most insurance plans cover chiropractic; and workers’ compensation and Medicare are also covered. “Our mission is to help families and individuals of all ages by offering exceptional, affordable, chiropractic care to as many people as possible in a comfortable, caring and friendly environment. Our goal is to inspire and educate our patients to become active participants in their own well-being and in helping others to find chiropractic

care,” said Ferguson. McDonnell Chiropractic, along with treating the spine, also takes a holistic approach to improving quality of life. We offer wellness to everyone, including newborns and children, pregnant mothers and seniors. “Truly vibrant health doesn’t come in pill form — it comes from positive lifestyle choices,” stated Dr. McDonnell. “We believe that everyone needs to take responsibility for their health.” McDonnell Chiropractic is at Suite E, 2315 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, OH 43952. They can be reached by calling (740) 314-5812. The office is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and two Saturdays a month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. New patients are seen the same day.

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Georgetown nonprofessional team featured 10-year major leaguer Bernie Allen

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The Georgetown baseball team, assembled for the 21st-annual Pennsylvania Non-Pro Baseball Tournament on July 19, 1956, in Midland, Pa., included 22 men from across the Ohio Valley. The team included, front, from left, Herby Graham, Petes Reed, Dick Aaron, Don Glass, Bud Green, Jack McCuen, Sonny Shamp and Johnny Graham; second row, Al Sayre, Dick Chamberlin, Jim Dickey, Francis Doak, Bob Campbell, Jim Doak, Jim Laughlin and Brother Doak; and, back, Dick Greenwood, Lloyd Foster, Dick Sayre, Freddie Butcher, Coach Bob Campbell, Ronny Prentice, Wimp Mackall and Bernie Allen.

By SUMMER WALLACE-MINGER Staff writer

GEORGETOWN — It was 1956, and Georgetown was one of many communities up and down the Ohio Valley that had its own nonprofessional baseball team, supported by local business and community goodwill. That July, the team participated in the 21st-annual Pennsylvania Non-Pro Baseball Tournament in Midland, Pa. The 22-man team included a core of players from Georgetown, with additions from Hookstown, Chester and East Liverpool. Francis Doak played third base and managed the team from 1954 to 1961. Many of those who played on the team also worked at Crucible Steel in Midland. “We would practice every evening,” he said. “We had our own ballfield, and after everyone got off, they would come down. Some guys didn’t even bother to go home to eat. They would go right down. When I worked the daylight shift, I could punch out at 20 ‘til three and I would go down to the field and get everything ready. We’d have batting practice, fielding practice.” In addition to working with one another, many of those on the team had fathers or other family members who were on the team either with them or before them. Doak in particular remembers a time he played third base, his brother Jim played second base, his brother Brother played third base and their father played first base — an all-Doak infield. “We all grew up together,” he said of his teammates, noting many of them also played together on the Midland High School team. “It felt like we always had a team,” Brother Doak said. “All our dads and our uncles played before us. Some of the old guys, they had played

against Honus Wagner — he played a couple towns over. We always had good baseball players on our teams. One year, Mike Ditka played for Georgetown. You had to make the team, of course, but pretty much everyone was interested, everyone wanted to play. Looking over this (1956) team, we had a lot of good players — Mackall, Wimpy Mackall was one of the best players on the team. He was a great one.” Brother Doak noted he started at shortstop, but moved over to third base.

“I wasn’t as fast as I had been,” he said. The team outfitted itself through the generosity of local business and fundraisers, including cake sales, drawings and pie socials. “At the end of a home game, one of the guys would go around with his hat out, and people would toss money in,” Brother Doak said. The Georgetown baseball team traveled throughout the TriState Area to participate in city league games. “We were in the East

Liverpool City League,” said outfielder Petes Reed. “We would travel around to play games. We would go to East Liverpool, Libson, (Ohio) and Salineville. Everyone would drive themselves or four or five guys would go together in one car.” The city league champion would participate in an tournament in Canton, Reed said. “I remember that

one year, we went,” he said. “We only ended up playing two games, and I can’t remember if we won or not. At that time, I was one of the younger guys on the team — 19. Some of the guys’ wives and kids would come down for the games. It was a lot different than what you see now.” Kay Adams of Georgetown remembers those games, during which the commu-

nity would crowd the bleachers to watch their hometown players. “We would go down whenever they played,” she said. “There were bleachers — three rows of them. (The baseball field) was right as you come into town, on the lefthand side. It is a big empty lot now. I think there might still be a

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Area road work continues Route 22-Route 7 interchange project enters its second phase

By PAUL GIANNAMORE Staff writer

STEUBENVILLE — Drivers have had a long summer of lane restrictions and construction between the Veterans Memorial Bridge and the Route 22-Route 7 interchange north of the city, but the traffic headache won’t end with completion of the current paving job. The hope is that the traffic headaches will permanently end with one more big construction project that could take about 18 more months once it begins. A plan to reconfigure the interchange of state Route 7 with University Boulevard and the Veterans Memorial Bridge ramps will begin construction in the near future, following an Ohio Department of Transportation bid opening on Oct. 22. The work will involve creating a new intersection with traffic lights near Garfield East Elementary School along Route 7, with access to the service road along

the railroad tracks to the Steubenville Marina and a to-bebuilt ramp connecting with University Boulevard. A new set of signals also would be installed with the ramp’s new intersection along University Boulevard. The plan, developed by the Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission with state officials and representatives of Steubenville and Weirton, will realign the intersection of University Boulevard and Route 7, with improved sight lines and better access to the bridge to relieve traffic stacking along Route 7 during peak traffic hours. The apparent low bidder is Shelley & Sands Inc., with offices in Rayland and throughout the region, with a $9.91 million bid. Other bids received were from Marucci & Gaffney Excavating Co. of Youngstown, at $10.57 million; and Kokosing Construction Co. of Fredericktown, at $11.13 million. Initial discussion of the need for the work came in 2003 as a

study was performed on the need for a new Ohio River bridge, later chosen to be built between Wellsburg and Brilliant. Michael Paprocki, BHJ executive director, said, “What a relief,” when asked about the project proceeding to the bid stage. The traffic issue at the Veterans Memorial Bridge became more important after the January 2009 closure of the old Fort Steuben Bridge, which was demolished in February 2012. In the meantime, the now 110-year-old Market Street Bridge was refurbished with a limited lifespan ahead, officials have said. That all means that the Veterans Memorial Bridge will end up as the lone public bridge spanning the Ohio River to service the Steubenville-Weirton area. Traffic studies by BHJ have shown the potential for backups, based on current vehicle counts and traffic projections, backing beyond Franklin Avenue on Route 7 regularly, due to a short left-

turn stacking lane for northbound traffic making its way onto University Boulevard to enter the city or head to the Veterans Memorial Bridge ramps. In addition to relieving that lane issue, the on-ramp to the Veterans Memorial Bridge from University Boulevard will be reconfigured, as will the off-ramp from Route 22 toward Seventh Street and University Boulevard. Paprocki explained a bid award could come within the next few weeks, while utility relocation is beginning by Columbia Gas, and Norfolk Southern’s plans for relocation of a rail crossing are reviewed. He said the utilities and the railroad bill the state for their work, and the funds for the rest of the road construction are available to cover the contract. He said the city of Steubenville has water and sewer lines in the area that will be affected and the city has put money toward the project. He said construction could take about 18 months once it gets under way.

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backstop there. All the towns had their own teams — Lawrenceville, (W.Va.), was part of it, Pughtown, (W.Va.), the Golden Stars — this was back in the ‘40s and ‘50s. People would travel to watch their team play.” Francis Doak remembered the 1956 tournament and picking up additional players. “One of those guys — Bernie Allen — went up

and played in the big leagues for 10 years,” he said. Allen was a threesport letterman at East Liverpool High School, then went on to Purdue University, where he earned six letters in football and baseball. Allen was named the baseball team’s most valuable player twice and the football team’s MVP his senior year during which he was the

starting quarterback. That year the team won victories over Notre Dame, Minnesota and Ohio State University — despite Ohio Coach Woody Hayes saying Allen, at 175 pounds, was too small for Big Ten football. In addition to his quarterback duties, Allen kicked the winning field goal in the Ohio State game and was named Sports Illustrated’s Offensive Back

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of the Week. After graduating and being named an AllAmerican shortstop in 1961, Allen turned down a $100,000 bonus to play with the then-expansion New York Mets, instead going to the Minnesota Twins, citing the kind treatment of Minnesota fans after Purdue’s win — and the Twins’ likelihood of having a better season — as deciding factors. During Allen’s rookie year in 1962, he played 159 games, hitting .269 and knocking in 12 homeruns. He was named to the Topps AllStar Rookie team and placed third in voting for the American League Rookie of the Year. However, the promise of Allen’s rookie year was the peak of his career. In 1964, Don Zimmer collided with Allen at second base as Allen was fielding a doubleplay ground ball. The collision caused an injury to Allen’s anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament. Despite the severity of his injury, the team doctor advised that Allen didn’t need surgery and he sought out a second opinion in October of that year — more than three months after the injury. Allen credited the mishandling of his

injury as his inspiration to become a player representative and he continued his career until 1973, playing for Washington Senators, New York Yankees and Montreal Expos before his retirement. He was inducted into the Lou Holtz Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame in 2014. Francis Doak remained involved in the sport even after leaving the Georgetown team — first managing his son’s Little League team, then becoming involved with a senior softball league after retirement and relocation to Mesa, Ariz., where he played in the parks and recreation program and was eventually recruited for a traveling senior softball team that ultimately won the senior world championship. He would go on to win a total of six championships and played until he was 80 years old. “That was a long time ago,” pitcher Bud Green of Shippingport said of the 1956 team. “Sixty years.” Green played baseball in high school — where he also played outfield — before a stint in the Army, where he was stationed in San Antonio from 1952-54. “I played ball there,

too,” he said. “When I quit playing in Georgetown, I managed the team in Shippingport. I played different positions in Shippingport. A lot of towns had their own teams, and we started a league — a hot stove league — it was Shippingport, Georgetown, Hanover. I would go just about anywhere to play ball — I played down in Irondale, Ohio.” That 1956 team included Dick Aaron, Dick Chamberlin, Jim Dickey, Dick Sayre, Freddie Butcher, Wimp Mackall, Herby Graham, Johnny Graham, Petes Reed, Jack McCuen, Francis Doak, Jim Doak, Brother Doak, Jim Laughlin and Dick Greenwood, all of Georgetown, Don Glass of Midland; Bud Green and Sonny Shamp of Shippingport; Al Sayre of Chester; Ronny Prentice of Midland; and Bob Campbell Sr., Bob Campbell Jr. and Bernie Allen, all of East Liverpool. “This was a special tournament, and they gathered up the best players they could find,” historian Bill Warnock said. “There’s 22 guys here, and they didn’t have that many on the team. They added some extra guys so they could have a winning team.”

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Only a staircase remains following Union High School fire in 1963

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By SUMMER WALLACE-MINGER Staff writer

BURGETTSTOWN — More than 50 years after Union High School burned, its exploding boilers showering the borough’s Main Street with bricks, there’s nothing left but an empty lot and a lonely, weed-choked staircase to nowhere. Nearly 900 students were enrolled in the school and had been dismissed for less than 45 minutes before a janitor discovered a sparking electrical box on the school’s stage that ignited a fire that raged for more than three hours, which was battled by volunteer firefighters from Burgettstown, McDonald, Hanover Township, Slovan and Midway. As the firefighters sought to contain the blaze, students, teachers, staff and borough residents returned repeatedly to the school to rescue records and valuable items. School was dismissed at 4:12 p.m. March 21, 1963, and janitor Harry Reymer discovered the fire around 4:45 p.m. He told the school’s monthly newspaper, the Union Hi-Lite, “I was cleaning the balcony of the auditorium when I heard a light bulb explode in the ceiling near the front of the auditorium. Then smoke started coming out of the ceiling at that spot. The smoking area was too far away for me to get at. Just then, (bookkeeper) Mrs. (Mary) Tasz and (janitor) Mary Invernizzi came in and I told them to call the fire department.” Baseball Coach McGraw and several baseball players remained in the building, practicing, as did several other staff members. They immediately began carrying items out of the building. Less than 10 minutes later, firefighters responded. Raymer and James J. Tinney, Burgettstown Area School District supervising principal, had attempted to put out the fire, which had spread to the the false ceiling above the stage, with fire extinguishers. The firefighters faced a problem because the nearest fire hydrant was located on Church Street — 900 feet away from the high school, forcing them to connect hoses to a truck to pump the water, followed by another 200 feet of hose to the rear exit of the auditorium, where the fire was located. With fire hoses stretched across state Route 18, it was closed for three and a half hours. From the March 28, 1963, weekly Burgettstown Enterprise:

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At the bottom of this photograph of Union High School, the Tastee-Freez is visible. Students were transported to the still-under- construction Burgettstown Junior/Senior High School from the local landmark. Of the school plant itself, nothing remains but the hillside staircase after a fire destroyed the high school in March 1963.

“(Tinney) was attempting to fight the flames with a fire extinguisher, but was warned by firemen to ‘get out before the ceiling collapses.’ Less than five minutes after the firemen arrived, the ceiling crumbled when lights were blown to the floor from the pressure being built up inside the ‘false ceiling.’” Tinney told the HiLite, “As I peered up to the roof of the stage and auditorium, the area was one sheet of flames. The firemen entered, and it was immediately apparent to them the entire roof area was in flames and there was little possibility to control the blaze. I was informed of the advanced stage of the fire and immediately proceeded to the office to direct evacuation of records and equipment.” Burgettstown Fire Chief Walter Farner would later attribute the fire to faulty wiring, which caused a fire that traveled up the wall and smoldered beneath the stage’s false ceiling before discovery. As the firefighters worked, the staff, students and townspeople worked to remove the records and equipment. Much of the records already had been removed to the Burgettstown Junior/Senior High School, then in its second year of construction. The school was expected to open that fall. Union High was surveyed by a team from the University of Pittsburgh in 1956 and, under the New England Score Card system, received a score of less than 18 percent, with the recommendation to abandon the school as soon as possible. Ground was broken in 1961 for the Burgettstown Junior/Senior High building, which was built to house 1,250 students. Although the townspeople worked to remove as much as possible, the health, attendance and grade records; yearbooks

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Firefighters from Burgettstown, McDonald, Hanover Township, Slovan and Midway battled for three hours to contain the Union High School fire, laying hoses across Main Street and holding up traffic through downtown for hours. The building’s boilers exploded at one point, showering the street with bricks and other debris.

and trophies; the school’s complete biology, chemistry and physics records; the 5,000-volume school library; all the band’s sheet music and some uniforms and instruments; and all athletic equipment were lost. Class rings, 1963 yearbooks and diplomas were saved. The school buses were removed from the garage and parked on a nearby street. More than 150 firemen battled the fire for more than three hours, despite low water pressure. Once the ceiling collapsed, efforts were focused on preventing the fire from spreading to nearby buildings, including the Westminster Presbyterian Church. At the height of the fire, flames reached 50 to 60 feet above the three-story building, and when the building’s boiler exploded, Main Street was showered with bricks and rubble. The building continued to smolder into the small hours of the night. By the next morn-

ing, March 22, 1963, the Irvin T. Miller Construction Co. began demolition of the few walls still standing. By that Saturday, less than two days after school was

dismissed for the last time, the school was demolished. After an emergency inspection by the State Public School Building Authority, a portion

of the Burgettstown Junior/Senior High School was opened for seniors March 29. Juniors resumed classes the following week as classrooms were completed.

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WEST LIBERTY — West Liberty University welcomed its new president, Weirton native Stephen Greiner, on Jan. 1. As he begins his duties as leader of the oldest institution of higher learning in the Mountain State, President Greiner looks at active communication as one of the most important parts of his job. “I am most interested in listening and learning. I want to know each employee by name and meet with them personally to get to know them. So far, I’ve discovered I have a great team,” he said. Greiner has been reaching out to students via e-mail and personal chats. He also enjoys attending the school’s student government meetings, Hilltopper athletic events and other club activities and was pleased to serve as a judge for the Health Science Chili Cook Off held Feb. 4. “Students and their concerns are very important to me. We want to attract more students and will work hard to see that we do just that by listening to prospective and current students,

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– West Liberty University President Stephen Greiner

our alumni and the community as we work to improve and strengthen the campus,” he said. The good news is that admissions applications are up at West Liberty University. “We are pleased to report that our new student applications for fall 2016 are up 8 percent over last year. We also have an overall increase in our recent graduation rate, which also is up by 8 percent. We are looking forward to good things to come,” said Vice President of Student Services Scott Cook. WLU’s graduation rate increase reflects

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a number that exceeds the average number compiled by that of peer institutions, according to the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission’s sixyear graduation rate study for 2013-14. In addition, the academic profile of WLU’s fall 2015 freshman class increased. The most

recent freshman class earned an average ACT score of 21.2 and an average high school grade-point average of 3.35. “This is the highest academic profile that we’ve enjoyed in more than 10 years. Our students are intelligent, hard working achievers who are focused on success. We will con-

tinue to strive to provide them with the best environment in which to learn and build their future,” Cook said. The university’s five colleges and its school of professional studies, located at the Highlands Campus, offer more than 60 majors and 30 programs that are nationally recognized or

accredited, including the new zoo science major. Graduate programs include the master of arts in education, master of science in physician assistant studies and master of professional studies degrees. For information on WLU, call (866) WESTLIB or visit westliberty.edu.

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Harrison Hills dream for new school will become a reality in 2019

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A sign designates a dream that has been in the works for years and now is coming true in Harrison County. There will be a new state-of-art school on the hilltop overlooking the football field and many sites of Cadiz. The sign informing those driving state Route 9 notes it is the future site of Harrison Hills City School District preschool through 12th-grade building. At the future site of the school are, from left, Debbie Kenny, board of education president; Kylie Hyre and Reanne Brooks, students; Anna Minalga, teacher; Samantha McIntosh, teacher; Dana Snider, superintendent; Audrey Corder, Cale McAfee and Caden Arbaugh, students; and Brent Ripley, principal.

By ESTHER MCCOY Staff writer

CADIZ — With some of the school buildings in the Harrison Hills City School District ranging in age from 85 to 103 years old and surveys showing that voters desired a building that inspired pride, served needs and had extracurricular space to sufficiently serve the area, the Harrison Hills School District board turned to the Ohio School Facilities Commission for assistance. In a community survey it was determined the quality of the buildings in the school district did not match the high quality of the people in the school district, according to Dana Snider, superintendent. The most important factors were the safety of traffic patterns at or near the school, proximity to the police and fire departments, the cost of a property purchase and cost of utilities. “Funding is determined by total property value in the district, the number of students and the rating of the district, which was 267 out of 612, being in the bottom 44 percent in Ohio,” she

said. “During past OSFC attempts at funding, we had been preapproved at 75 percent when the survey was taken in 2003, but this time around the funding is 56 percent by the state and 44 percent for the school district to fund. The total cost of the project is approximately $45 million,” she said. “We hired a pre-bond firm from Columbus, SHP, to investigate six school areas and after tramping around on many sites, a location on state Route 9 had the infrastructure and was near the football stadium, accessible from both state Route 9 or Country Club Boulevard. The county commissioners were very supportive, the young people who worked with us were a big help, as well as SHP, who did the pre-bond

work,” the superintendent said. Debbie Kenny, school board president, extended thanks to Dan Milleson, a representative of the Youth Education Success committee that promoted the levy; Roxanne Harding, treasurer, and all who worked for the schools’ success. “They went to senior citizens meetings, township trustee meetings, the county Farm Bureau, Council of Ministers and everywhere to convey the need for a new school.” she said. “The Ohio School Facilities Commission narrowed the choices down to three firms and SHP was selected after interviews were conducted, and it is antici-

pated that there will be groundbreaking in August,” Snider related. In a bit of history, it has been 103 years since Harrison North Elementary was built. This was previously Jewett-Scio High School. Harrison East Elementary was built 87 years ago. Previously it was Hopedale Elementary School. Harrison Central High School was built 85 years ago and was known as Cadiz High School. Also, it has been 54 years since the last major academic renovation in any district buildings and that was the Cadiz wing addition in 1961, it was noted. See SCHOOL Page 2D Á

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From an historical perspective, it has been 23 years since the board of education has increased school district property taxes. In 2003, the state would have paid 75 percent of the preschool/kindergarten through 12th-grade building. Now 56 percent is the amount the state will pay in 2015, with the number expected to drop based on land value. There have been six school districts bordering Harrison

Hills that have already received and spent state tax dollars for the construction of new schools. The total amount the state will pay for the new building is $25 million, and voters approved a 4.98mill levy in November to fund the construction and operation of the new facility. This would make the monthly added cost in taxes for an $80,000 home, the Harrison county average property value,

$12, it was noted. Frank Locker, a Harvard graduate and educational planner, was hired. The new building is to be 20,000 square feet, housing approximately 1,433 students. It will be designed with a focus on providing separate learning spaces for younger and older students while taking advantage of the efficiency of shared common spaces. The building is scheduled to open in the fall of 2019,

Snider noted. The new school will have state-of-the-art educational technology, reduced operating costs due to energy efficient building systems and operational ease of a single cam-

pus setup. There will be increased communication and collabo-

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tiatives package are required site and foundation premium costs; building

ing to Snider. enhancements to Items included in improve efficiency the locally funded Ini- and minimize operating cost; a community auditorium; a gymnasium sized to host community events and additional square footage to accommodate future growth. “For those wondering what will happen to the Hopedale and Scio school buildings, there will be a meeting with community leaders to see what will happen. The Harrison Central building will be demolished, but the gymnasium will stay. The Westgate building will be sold, and with the others, we will see what the community wants to do with them,” the superintendent said. The vocationalagricultural benefits in the new facilities will foster students to ag-science programs and science-equipment-technology learning will provide opportunities for students, it was noted. “It is all over now – fences were climbed for site assessments, suitable properties around the county Contributed were evaluated, the A conceptual drawing of the new state-of-art preschool through 12th-grade school in the Harrison Hills School District. Ohio School Facilities Commission building assessments were completed, communi“For those wonty surveys were anadering what will lyzed, community and happen to the question-and-answer Hopedale and Scio forums were conducted, enrollment projecschool buildings, tions were gathered there will be a meeting with com- and programming assessments were munity leaders to performed,” said see what will hapSnider, who has been pen. The Harrison on the job in the disCentral building trict for three and will be demolished one-half years. “The gas and oil but the gymnasium business is creating a will stay. positive environment – Dana Snider, in the county. We are Harrison Hills looking for good superintendent. things to happen. We are very fortunate. It is quite an exciting time to be a Husky,” Snider said.

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Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C.: Lung cancer: asbestos and smoking create a deadly combination Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, resulting in 1.4 million deaths annually. In the U.S., more than 150,000 deaths resulted from lung cancer in 2010. Although lung cancer can have numerous causes, smoking is a huge and well-known contributor to lung cancer death, with some 90 percent of lung cancer cases a result of smoking tobacco. While there can be no discounting smoking’s ill health effects, the overwhelming amount of information on smoking’s risks can drown out other causes of lung cancer. A recent study in the Annals of Occupational Hygiene, a research journal on hazards and risks to health resulting from work, highlights another contributor to lung cancer: Asbestos. Asbestos as a cause of lung cancer is often because of smoking. One reason for this is revealed in a study of British asbestos workers. Among asbestos workers, smoking is more common than in the general population. The study followed asbestos workers from 1971 until 2005, at which point some 53 percent of asbestos workers still were active smokers. In contrast, 45 percent of the population in Great Britain smoked in 1971, and that number dropped to 24 percent by 2005. While either cigarette smoking or asbestos may cause cases of lung cancer, together, they create an exceptionally high risk. One cannot simply add the risk associated with each carcinogen together and

determine the risk the two create in individuals exposed to both. This deadly connection between asbestos and smoking is well-known among researchers who specialize in studies like the one cited above. In fact, a September 2010 journal article covering asbestos workers in China found the total risk of lung cancer was one and a half times what would be expected if the risk associated with smoking and the risk associated with asbestos exposure were added together. In the Chinese study, no completely unexposed control group was compared to asbestos exposed and/or smoking groups studies. Other studies that have compared non-asbestos exposed, non-smoking workers to asbestos exposed, smoking workers found the latter group 50 or more times likely to develop lung cancer over the former group. While researchers may be aware of this deadly mix, many primary care physicians are unaware of these connections. Without a thorough patient history, the connection between a patient’s lung cancer and their asbestos exposure may never be made, especially if they smoked. With a smoker, many people, doctors included, stop looking at other culprits for a patient’s lung cancer. It is important to note, however, that although smoking is a great risk factor in a lung cancer diagnosis, only 10 percent of smokers will develop lung cancer. Asbestos attorneys see thousands of people diagnosed with lung cancer each year, and Dave

Chervenick is no exception. A shareholder at Goldberg, Persky & White, a law firm that has specialized in asbestos cases for more than 30 years, Chervenick notes “If there was one thing I could impress upon our clients with lung cancer, it’s that smoking doesn’t negate your asbestos exposure, and in fact, it’s an important factor related to it.” Many of Chervenick’s asbestosexposed lung cancer clients already were suffering from another asbestos-related disease, such as asbestosis, before being diagnosed. “When one of our asbestosis clients later develops lung cancer, it’s a little easier for them to see the connection,” Chervenick explains, “however, you don’t have to have asbestosis to develop lung cancer.” Asbestosis is a scarring of the lung tissues resulting from breathing in asbestos fibers. The small, sharp and indestructible asbestos bodies lodge in the lungs, causing a buildup of scar tissue that makes it hard for the lungs to expand and contract and complete their job of exchanging carbon dioxide for oxygen. Asbestosis definitively reveals that you have been exposed to asbestos, and because of that, indicates you are at increased risk of developing asbestos-related lung cancer. The number of lung cancer cases attributable to asbestos each year in the United States is estimated at 3,400 to 8,500. It is likely higher, thanks to poor tracking

mechanisms and a lack of complete worker histories. It is not unusual for a worker to be unaware they worked with asbestos. “I’ve had people tell me they don’t believe they ever handled asbestos products,” Chervenick says. “However, after I mention a particular brand of insulation or a type of sealer, they’ll say ‘well, yes, I worked with that.’ Well, that item contained 10 percent or 30 percent or even 50 percent asbestos.” In order to reduce the risk among asbestos workers and smokers, removal of exposure to both asbestos and smoking is recommended. Some studies indicate a reduction in the risk of lung cancer within five years of smoking cessation. The numbers associated with removing asbestos exposure vary, but researchers note “that even if the risk of lung cancer does not decrease following cessation of asbestos exposure, removal from exposure would prevent cumulative dosage.” In Great Britain, researchers estimate that smoking and/or asbestos exposure result in 96 percent of lung cancer deaths. Using that guideline on worldwide deaths, that could mean more than 1.3 million lives could be saved from lung cancer if smoking and asbestos were eliminated. For information, visit Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C.’s website at www.gpwlaw.com or the Mesothelioma Center at www.mesotheliomacenter.org.

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West Virginia Northern expands its early enrollment program

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WEIRTON — After going through some changes in leadership in 2015, West Virginia Northern Community College continues its efforts to provide a quality education in the region while reaching out into the communities it serves. Among those efforts, according to Weirton campus Dean Larry Tackett, is the growth of the early enrollment program offered at WVNCC. “We’ve expanded on those,” he said. Open to local high school jun-

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iors and seniors, the early enrollment program provides access to several core classes at a discounted rate, with a three-hour credit course set at a cost of $75. College students at WVNCC usually would pay $250 for such a class. Locally, the program is open to students at Weirton Madonna, Brooke and Oak Glen high schools through a cooperative agreement between the high schools and college. “That’s open to any high school that will invite us,” Tackett

noted. Among those courses offered through the early enrollment program are College Composition I and II; U.S. History; Anatomy and Physiology I; Intro to Psychology; Intro to Statistics; Calculus I; and Fundamentals of Speech. All completed courses can be transferred to any other West Virginia college, and some out-ofstate schools. Some can even be used for dual credit, being applied to both high school and college graduation requirements. College officials also have been reaching out in the hopes of expanding WVNCC’s community education programs, seeking area residents who might have an interest in teaching a limited course in anything from social media to photography to beekeeping. There also are plans for a return to Weirton of the Friends of the College organization. Tackett noted the group, which helps to raise funds to provide scholarships and other programs through WVNCC, has continued to have a presence on the Wheeling and New Martinsville campuses. “We hope to have that up in the summer,” Tackett said. WVNCC also continues to see growth in several of its educational areas, with mechatronics continuing to be a big draw, for example. Mechatronics first was announced for the Weirton campus in 2011, with the program combining elements of mechanical and electrical training to meet the needs of the modern

industrial setting. The program since has expanded to the college’s other campuses. “There are a lot of opportunities,” Tackett said. There also is much growth in the area of health care professions, Tackett said, with programs including medical assistant, radiologic technology, social work, nursing, mental health and human services. “We have the only surgical tech program in the area,” Tackett explained. Other programs of study include applied technologies, business career studies, computer information technology, culinary arts, human services, criminal justice, liberal arts, education and a variety of online degree programs. WVNCC has three campuses in the Northern Panhandle, with the Weirton campus located at 150 Park Ave.; the Wheeling campus at 1704 Market St.; and the New Martinsville campus at 141 Main St. Registration for the fall semester will begin April 12. Tackett noted a college open house also is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 2 to allow potential students an opportunity to tour the Weirton campus, as well as learn more about the programs available and meet faculty and other students. For information on the college, or any of its programs, call the Weirton campus at (304) 7232210, the Wheeling campus at (304) 233-5900 or the New Martinsville campus at (304) 4554684.

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Across the United States, an approximate 250,000 students have gone fully digital, foregoing traditional brick-andmortar schools for the cyber option. According to the Evergreen Education Group, which works primarily with cyber institutions, this reflects a 40 percent increase in student enrollment over the last three years. QDA has had more than 500 graduates since it was founded. For the team at QDA, growth in education isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just part of the mission statement, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a physical reality. Founded in 2003, the increasing interest in the

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STEUBENVILLE — Senior citizens and others seeking a new, affordable, but pleasant place to live should consider Jefferson Place Apartments or one of 32 houses available for rent in Steubenville and East Liverpool, professionally managed and maintained by Common Wealth Property Management. The Youngstownbased company undertook a multi-million dollar historic rehabilitation to the more than 100-year-old former Steubenville YMCA building at 214 N. Fourth St. to serve as the apartment complex. The building’s historic beauty was retained, including two of its original fireplaces and much of its woodwork, while 35 attractive and comfortable two-bedroom, onebedroom and efficiency apartments were created. Available to individuals age 55 and older, the apartments are a

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WELLSBURG — From home or business fixtures to hardware and personalized service, Robert Scott Lumber Co., 801 Commerce St., is far more than just a lumber store. “Don’t Let the Name Fool You” is the company’s motto, as Robert Scott offers everything from A to Z when it comes to home or business improvements and renovations, said owner Jonathan Beall. “There’s so much more that we offer,” said Beall, adding the store contains everything from hardware items to paint, flooring, doors and anything to do with renovating or building. “We are a home center. We have in stock all kinds of items for homes and businesses, including lighting and plumbing fixtures, trimming, kitchen and bathroom fixtures, doors, windows and more. If (a customer) needs something for their home, we have it or we can get it.” The business also has a hardware section carrying anything a do-it-you-selfer or contractor could need. The other aspect that comes with shopping at Robert Scott is expert, personalized service and items the large chain stores won’t or don’t carry,

said Beall. “We want to carry that unique item the box stores don’t carry,” he said. “We want to find it for you.” The company has been family-owned and operated since 1882, and has grown into one of the area’s leading independent stores for anything to do with household and business construction, according to Beall. He added the sales staff members go above and beyond to satisfy the customer with attentive service. Beall said the store’s lumber yard stocks all familiar types of woods for just about any project. The company has been getting involved in the community by sponsoring sports teams and participating in other local events, Beall said. “We’ve gotten involved in the community and we try to stay active in that,” he said. “We also offer full service delivery to the Tri-State Area.” The showroom is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays; and also by appointment. For information, go to www.robertscottlumber.com; call (304) 737-3581; or e-mail jb@robertscottlumber.net.

heat or air conditioning to suit their needs. An elevator, large enough to accommodate wheelchairs and scooters, provides access to all areas of the building. Two of the apartments are American with Disabilities Act compliant, but

all include features that address needs of older residents, with grab bars in every bathroom. The YMCA’s former ballroom has been renovated to serve as a community room, where residents may watch television and enjoy a holiday meal or monthly birthday luncheon. Residents also have access to a laundry room and exercise room with treadmills, a weight machine and other equipment. Cable television hook-up is available in all apartments. Public water, sewage and trash collection is included in the rent, with residents paying for electricity separately. Residents of the apartment complex and 32 four-bedroom homes in Steubenville and East Liverpool must meet certain income guidelines. Section 8 housing vouchers are accepted. While the mini-

mum age for the apartments is 55, the homes are family housing with no minimum age requirement. Libetti said the 16 Steubenville homes are in the city’s North End, and several are single-story and meet ADA requirements. All have garages. She said at the end of program requirements, the homes eventually transition for purchase, with the current residents given the first option to buy. Residents who choose to continue to rent are permitted to do so and are not displaced. Libetti added the East Liverpool homes will be transitioning for purchase later this year. Those interested in placing an application for the wait list for one of the homes or Jefferson Place Apartments should call Libetti at (740) 282-4530 to request an application and tour.

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Jonathan Beall, owner of Robert Scott Lumber Co., 801 Commerce St., Wellsburg, wants the Tri-State Area to know the store is a one-stop shop for anything and everything to do with household and commercial construction and improvements.

STEUBENVILLE — Pain control and pain relief are serious issues for people suffering with acute injuries as well as chronic conditions. According to Melissa Ryan, LMT, of Quality Massage, the role of narcotics use, and the potential for narcotics abuse and addiction, to manage pain has been brought to the forefront of current news and in the medical and legal communities. “While physicians strive to provide adequate pain relief for patients, lawmakers work to curb the trend of, and encourage alternatives to, the prescribing of addictive pain medications,” she explained. One alternative, Ryan noted, as cited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation, is massage therapy. According to the JCA, when massage therapy is administered by a licensed massage therapist it is a very safe and effective alternative to pharmacologic pain control. “Massage therapy utilizes a wholebody approach to treating pain related to chronic conditions and acute injuries,” Ryan stated. “While it provides an overall sense of well-being, massage therapy has been shown to reduce the levels of cortisol in the blood stream as well as relax muscle tension and spasms.” Many physicians recommend mas-

Gary Cain Realtors & Auctioneers proud to serve residents of the Ohio Valley since 1955

STEUBENVILLE — Gary Cain Realtors & Auctioneers is proud to serve residents of the Ohio Valley. The “Hometown Realtor” has been in business since 1955 and continues to expand its services. “We have been in the auctioneer business since 1955 and in the real estate business since 1966,” Cain noted. “We have 12 full-time agents, four auctioneers, one apprentice auctioneer and three full-time secretaries on our staff. We just recently hired a new agent as well.” The business boasts three generations of family service: Gary, his son Brad, and his grandson, Taylor.

“We pride ourselves in providing good service and professionalism to all of our clients.”

– Gary Cain, Cain Realtors & Auctioneers

“We pride ourselves in providing good service and professionalism to all of our clients,” Cain explained. “We always have a full-staffed office. Only a few agencies have a full-time auctioneer staff on board as well.” The business has been voted the top selling office in Jefferson County for the last three years, according to the Mall Listing Service.

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“Seventy-five percent of our sales are private treaty sales and the other 25 percent are from real estate auctions,” he said. “One of our agents, Janice Adrian, was also recently awarded the 2015 President’s Sales Club award, which is presented to agents who sell in excess of $5 million per year.” The staff is excited to grow its business and looks forward to the future. “We are here to serve our community and appreciate all of the support in the past,” Cain stated. “We hope to continue to provide professional service and be a staple in the community for the future.”

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