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VAVRS President by Scott Davis, VAVRS President Hello member of the VAVRS, it appears Spring is finally here, and with that comes lots of opportunity and training. The first quarter of 2018 has been very busy all across the Commonwealth and as President I have done my best to move the Association forward. I have attended numerous District Meetings across the state including District 2 which has requested help from myself the new Executive Director with attendance and participation. We will be meeting numerous times over the next few months to see what opportunities are present to help the district move forward. If any other district is struggling or needs any assistance, please feel free to reach out and we will see what we can do. The Convention Committee continues to work on improving this year’s Convention as well as what we can do in the future to make the event even better. Spring BOG did bring some changes to Convention for this year. Registration for this year will be reduced to $50 per person, with everyone being required to register in order to attend any of the events
such as the picnic, casino night, and training. Registrations for those attending that are 15 years and younger will be free, but registration will still be required. Spring Board of Governors was held in Roanoke, VA on March 23rd. With the new Executive Director introduced to the BOG’s. Our new Director is Mr. Matt Henke and his first official day will be April 9th. Matt brings a lot of new ideas and energy to the table to help us grow and prosper as an Association. Please know that those members that have suffered a loss over the year you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. As an Association we have lost countless members since September including Life and Hall of Fame Members. I continue to pray for each of you in this difficult time. I look forward to continuing to serve you as President and feel free to contact me if you need anything.
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2017-2018 VAVRS Officers and Committee President - Scott Davis Vice President - Connie Moore Secretary - Wesley Melson Treasurer - Wayne Rapp Training Officer - Curtis Crawford Chaplain - Gary Dalton Chaplain Emeritus - Page Entsminger Historian - Dreama Chandler Immediate Past President - Kim Craig Chief Rescue Officer - John Craig Editor - Gary Dalton Parliamentarian - J. C. Phillips Facilities Manager - George Langford Legal Advisor - Mary Malone Medical Advisor - Dr. Scott Hayes District 1 Vice President - Glenn Drumheller District 2 Vice President - Carolyn White District 3 Vice President - Chris Snyder District 5 Vice President - Mike Smoot District 6 Vice President - Scottie Adams District 7 Vice President - Toby Akers District 8 Vice President - Thomas Tomlin District 9 Vice President - Dwayne Stanley District 10 Vice President- Byron Andrews Executive Director - Matt Henke Training Coordinator - Kathy Eubank Office Assistant - Cindy Bailey Bookkeeper - Cynthia Babb Lobbyist - Ed Rhodes
Membership - Connie Moore Human Resources - Connie Moore Bylaws - Bruce Stratton Life Membership - Mike Moore Publication - Gary Dalton Conference - Tarry Pribble Conference Co Chair - Bubby Bish Finance - Wayne Rapp Future Vision - Kenny Frenier EMS Advisory Board - Valeta Daniels EMS Advisory Board - Dreama Chandler Rescue College - Wayne Myers New Course Development - Jason Morgan Scholarship - Greg Burton Public Relations Social Media - Wesley Melson Recruitment & Retention - Wesley Melson Rescue Hall of Fame - Lin Matthews EMS Exchange - Kevin Dillard Legislative - Bubby Bish Information Technology - Steve Ayers Camporee Event - Scott Masincup Nominating - Kevin Dillard
2017-2018 VAJVRS Officers President - Adarah Williams Vice President - Brandon Propst Secretary/Treasurer - Sheriz Chisley-Strickler Historian - Kimber Murphy Chaplain - Maryellen West Advisor Chair - Alfred Smith
2017-2018 AVAVRS Officers and Committees President - Ailease Short Vice President - Fay Browning Secretary - Vickie Arnold Treasurer - Elsie Butler Chaplain - Clara Craig Historian - Linda Berkstresser Parliamentarian - Carolyn Brand Immediate Past President - Harry Householder Midwestern Vice President - Garland Linkous Northeastern Vice President - Marie Householder Southcentral Vice President - Joan Smoot Southeastern Vice President - Judy Frame Southwestern Vice President - Diane Haga Western Vice President - Laura Booze
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Conference - Maxine Kerns Conference - Ruth Swicegood Nominating - Fern Puckett Life Membership - Dolores Hudson Emergency Care - Nellie Sue Ritchie Roll Call - Christie Jefferies Roll Call - Valerie Becker Fundraising - Stacey Frame Fundraising - Tracey Frame
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Deadline for the Upcoming Issues of the VIRGINIA LIFELINE Articles may be submitted by any member of the VAVRS, AVAVRS and VAJVRS. Feature articles are encouraged. Photos and/or graphics are acceptable and can be returned if requested. Contact the VAVRS Editor at editor@vavrs.com if you need assistance submitting to the publication. Deadline for future issues are as follows: April 1, 2018 for the 2nd Quarter 2018 Issue July 1, 2018 for the 3rd Quarter 2018 Issue Aug 1, 2018 for the Conference 2018 Issue Oct 1, 2018 for the 4th Quarter 2018 Issue Jan 1, 2019 for the 1st Quarter 2019 Issue April 1, 2019 for the 2nd Quarter 2019 Issue Advertising Rates: Member Squads…,…......no charge Full Page…………………..$ 275.00 Half Page………………..…$150.00 Quarter Page……………....$100.00 Business Card……………..$ 50.00
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The Chaplain Connection Corner Submitted by Gary Dalton, VAVRS Chaplain The first quarter of 2018 has the most troubling time in my life and since the death of Karen Wagner, my closest friend, I have been searching for ways to deal with the emptiness our conversations and friendship filled. I found some much needed insight attending Good Friday services at my home church, Emanuel Lutheran, Woodstock while listening to our minister, Nathan Robinson, offer this prayer of reflection: “O Jesus, as I reflect on the first word (“Father forgive them; they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:24—the first word of the seven spoken from the cross), I think of those who put You on that cross: They had no idea, dear Jesus, that Your death would not be the end of your influence, but only the beginning. They never imagined that in a few hours You would be raised triumphant, having defeated sin and death. They would never have believed that before long Your name would be proclaimed throughout the world as Lord and Savior. Those who crucified You would have been astounded to know that someday images of Your cross would be found on every continent, gloriously proclaiming Your victory over the powers of darkness. As You prayed for their forgiveness, Jesus, those who killed You didn’t realize that You were dying so they themselves might be forgiven. And, though we were not there on that day, our sin helped put You on that cross. All praise to You, Lord Jesus, for bearing our sin upon the cross, so that we might be forgiven. Lord, help us to forgive as You forgive us. Amen” One of my favorite songs—Too Old To Die Young, by Mo Bandy, has a verse that states: I have had some dear sweet friends, I thought would never die. The only thing that is left of them are the tear drops in my eyes. We as an Association have lost some dear sweet friends we thought would never die and the tears have flowed from our eyes. Hall of Fame members J. Carlton Hudson, W. Steven Davis Sr., John T. Fray and Karen D. Wagner as well as Life Member Wanda Morehead left us recently. Other members of the VAVRS that I have been made aware of are: Betty C. Arthur - Wilbert “Butch” Beasley Jr – Lawrence V. "Rita" Bryant - Rev. Thomas S. Childrey Gary Lee Clark - Bonnie C. Coghill - Patricia U. Connor - James S. Cook – Robin W. DeBord Mary E. "Liz" Heinbuch - Arthur C. Hunt Sr. – Vona L. La Claire - Banie N. Luck - Matthew T. McLeod Charles A Miller - Dan Moses Sr - Della J. Murphy - Walter T. “Tommy” Nichols Joseph L. Powell Sr. – Dorothy L. Reed - Robbie Robertson - Barry E. Rose - Lawrence E. Slough Jr. Julian M. Smith – Ruth A. Stanley – James C. Thomas Jr. – Margie P. Vassar – Walter P. Warner Though we cannot compare their lives to Jesus nor their death we can realize that what they shared with us will live far beyond their death. The education their instruction provided, the leadership demonstrated, the lives they touched, the patients that had their health and well-being improved because of their compassionate patient care and transportation and the fellowship, friendship, family and faith we shared.
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Southside Virginia Emergency Crew Earns Rescue Squad of the Year 2017! Saving lives is our business! Our Mission: ‘To provide first class Emergency Medical Services to the citizens of Petersburg in a professional and timely manner.’ Southside Virginia Emergency Crew was recognized for its achievement of Squad of the Year by the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads. SVEC was also nominated for Agency of the Year by the Office of EMS. We are truly proud of all our members and congratulate each and every one!!! We would also like to congratulate our SVEC Director Bubby Bish for his receipt of the Life Saving Award! This is an elite group of people who have dedicated their lives to EMS in Virginia. Congratulations, your home crew is proud!!! SVEC started in 1945 as a Volunteer organization and began paid in 1989. All members were ready to serve the public! It hasn’t been an easy road for SVEC. The doors of SVEC were being threatened to close but with the persistence of our Director, Bubby Bish, the Crew and the Citizens of Petersburg, we remain open! Our organization currently has an active membership of 65. These members range from BLS level to Paramedic level. These 65 active members last year offered our city and its citizens over 18,000 hours of marked up ambulance time. This does not include the administrative hours to run the organization. We have five ALS equipped ambulances and one first response vehicle. SVEC is always looking to better serve the public with the most up to date equipment. Stop by and see us and we can show you what your donations can do for you and your neighbors.
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Community Service, a GREAT outreach! SVEC plays a big part is keeping our Athletes and Citizens safe by providing stand by assistance for the Football games at Petersburg High School and the Warming Station and the Petersburg Bus Station! SVEC also provided safety and care in Charlottesville.
SVEC hosted the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads District 3 Meeting in. Thanks to all who attended!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the folks at Southside Virginia Emergency Crew! SVEC celebrated Christmas with the citizens of Petersburg by playing a part in the Petersburg Christmas Parade. To begin the New Year, SVEC has purchased a new truck! Every day, first responders put their own lives on the line to ensure our safety. The least we can do is make sure they have the tools to protect and serve their communities.
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From the Legislative Attic Submitted by Ed Rhodes
As I begin to write and hopefully finish this article before the end of Easter Sunday after a full day of church and a family dinner, thus we begin. It was good to see everyone at the Spring BOG last month and the hospitality shared by District 6. The month of March was also very sad with the loss of three of our long time members - Karen Wagner, Barry Rose and John Fray. At Spring BOG three resolutions were presented to the following: A commending resolution for 70 years of service was presented to the Christiansburg Volunteer Rescue
Squad by Senator John Edwards. Two memorial resolutions were also presented at the meeting the first one being by Delegate Chris Hurst
honoring Past President and Life Member Wanda Morehead. The third presentation went to the family of Steve Davis
As I had reported earlier, there were a number of bills that needed the strong attention of the VAVRS Legislative Committee. The first one was HB 777 which dealt with permission for use of medical helicopter transports and this bill was continued to 2019. In the interim, the full HWI committee would be reviewing this subject between now and the 2019 session. Of course the biggest problem is the cost factor and that can only be handled at the federal level. We will continue stay abreast of this bill. The second bill of extreme interest was SB 715 which would allow providers with concealed carry permits to have them on their person while on calls. VAVRS felt very strongly that this is just asking for trouble, especially with a hostile patient, etc. It has always been to wait for law enforcement to arrive and declare the scene safe before treating the patient. There are also unresolved issues concerning training requirements, etc. HB 1412, mental health training for EMS providers, passed and has been signed into law, effective July 1, 2018. EMS providers will receive CE’s once OEMS develops the criteria. Bills were submitted that would remove funding from driver’s license suspensions which would take money from the trauma center fund. These were defeated. Also in the Governor’s budget there was also language that would take half of the trauma center funding and put it in the General Fund and an amendment took take of that also. A budget amendment removing the cap on the power stretchers was submitted by VAVRS and this was approved in the final Senate draft, still no bill. Since no budget was approved, the legislature comes back on April 11th to work on the budget bill. Again, the same language as above is included and this will again have to be dealt with. VAVRS will work to insure that both of the above amendments stay in the new budget. Again we will be on the road again this summer trying to visit as many of the district meetings as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact myself or Bubby Bish, Legislative Chair, with your questions. Have a great summer and see you in September as the song says. (Continued on page 11)
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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 359 Commending the Christiansburg Rescue Squad. Agreed to by the Senate, February 9, 2017 Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 20, 2017
WHEREAS, the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, founded as the Christiansburg Life Saving and First Aid Crew, will celebrate 70 years of outstanding service to the citizens of the Town of Christiansburg and Montgomery County in 2017; and WHEREAS, on April 3, 1947, at a meeting at HarrisonPictured L to R Senator John Edwards, Hancock Hardware, Lions Club member Evans L. King Joe Coyle CVRS and Kelly Walters CVRS suggested to the club's board of directors that they should cosponsor a first aid crew with the Christiansburg Fire Department; and WHEREAS, the formal name of the crew became the Christiansburg Life Saving and First Aid Crew and the new organization was served by two medical advisors: Dr. Lee Cole and Dr. R. H. Grubbs; S. C. Richardson was elected president to assist in organizational matters; and WHEREAS, at the Christiansburg Life Saving and First Aid Crew's first organizational meeting, J. Cullen Murray was elected captain, and the other officers chosen were Hugh Edwards as secretary, Frank Robinson as first lieutenant, Clyde King as second lieutenant, Edwin Chrisman as sergeant, and Frank Lawrence as treasurer; and WHEREAS, in June 1947, the Christiansburg Life Saving and First Aid Crew joined the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads, and the Christiansburg Fire Department loaned the crew an ambulance and lighting equipment, which began the close working relationship that still endures between the rescue squad and the fire department; and WHEREAS, in 1950, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Christiansburg Life Saving and First Aid Crew was established, providing much needed support to the crew as well as assistance in many projects; and WHEREAS, in the early years, emergency calls were handled by Richardson's Funeral Home; with the support of the community, the Christiansburg Life Saving and First Aid Crew was able to purchase a Packard ambulance, a one-ton panel truck, two boats for water rescues, and a crash truck to respond to the scenes of automobile accidents; and WHEREAS, the Christiansburg Life Saving and First Aid Crew operated out of the old fire department quarters on Pepper Street until 1963, when the crew purchased a lot on Stone Street and built a new facility with meeting, office, and sleeping quarters; and WHEREAS, over the years, the Christiansburg Life Saving and First Aid Crew, now operating as the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, has become a vital partner with the community, teaching first aid classes, assisting with blood donations, and working every day to ensure the safety and security of the Town of Christiansburg; and WHEREAS, the Christiansburg Rescue Squad moved into its current home on Depot Street on May 1, 1997; WHEREAS, today, the Christiansburg Rescue Squad has many hardworking and well-trained volunteer members and paid employees led by Chief Joe Coyle; the crew continues its long tradition of exemplary public service and commitment to saving lives and promoting health and safety; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Christiansburg Rescue Squad on the occasion of its historic 70th anniversary; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Joe Coyle, chief of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the squad's commitment to the citizens of the Town of Christiansburg and Montgomery County. (Continued on page 12)
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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 364 Offered February 26, 2018 Celebrating the life of Wanda Bowyer Morehead. Patrons––Hurst, Habeeb and Rush
WHEREAS, Wanda Bowyer Morehead of McCoy, a respected leader in the field of emergency medicine, died on February 6, 2018; and WHEREAS, Wanda Morehead graduated cum laude from James Madison University in 1993, earning a bachelor's degree in chemistry along with a minor in biology; she also attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for graduate studies in chemistry; and
Pictured L to R: Senator John Edwards; Captain Steve Shelor—Long Shop McCoy F & FAC; Keith Morehead, Wanda’s son; and Delegate Chris Hurst
WHEREAS, Wanda Morehead was employed by the United States Postal Service in McCoy as a postmaster leave replacement, by the American Red Cross as a health and safety instructor, and by the Pulaski Community Hospital as a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructor; and WHEREAS, Wanda Morehead was also employed by Hubbell Lighting as its plant nurse and administered several OSHA programs, also serving on the Safety Committee and performing safety inspections and general first aid; and WHEREAS, in 1984, Wanda Morehead joined the Longshop McCoy Volunteer Fire and First Aid Crew, where she served in many of the offices in the crew, including treasurer and training officer and as the first female captain of the crew; she was also the first member of the crew to achieve the status of paramedic; and WHEREAS, Wanda Morehead became a part of the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads (VAVRS), serving as the District 7 vice president and at the state level as chair of the Finance Committee, Membership Committee, and Personnel Committee; and WHEREAS, Wanda Morehead also served the VAVRS as treasurer and secretary and was elected vice president from 1997 to 1999; she was elected as the first female president of the VAVRS and served in that office from 1999 to 2001, and she was awarded life membership in the VAVRS by a vote of her peers in 2001; and WHEREAS, Wanda Morehead was a CPR instructor for the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross, a Basic Trauma Life Support Instructor, and a Nationally Registered Paramedic; she also received the Volunteer of the Year Award from the local Red Cross; and WHEREAS, Wanda Morehead worked with the Boy Scouts of America as a CPR and first aid instructor, and she taught courses for the first aid and emergency preparedness merit badges; and WHEREAS, predeceased by her husband, Lloyd, Wanda Morehead will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her son, Keith, and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Wanda Bowyer Morehead, a dedicated servant to the McCoy community and a leader in the field of emergency medical services; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Wanda Bowyer Morehead as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for her contributions to the Commonwealth and her memory. (Continued on page 13)
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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 170 Celebrating the life of Walter Steven Davis, Sr. Agreed to by the Senate, March 1, 2018 Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 7, 2018
WHEREAS, Walter Steven Davis, Sr., passed away suddenly on February 11, 2018, after a devoted life centered around community service to his native Giles County; and WHEREAS, Walter "Steve" Davis retired from the Virginia Department of Health on January 1, 2015, as the regional health emergency coordinator; he had previously served as the emergency planner for the Virginia Department of Health in the New River Health District from October 2002 to June 24, 2004;
Pictured Back Row L to R: Ed Rhodes, VAVRS Legislative Liaison, Senator John Edwards, Bonnie Brannock, Scott Davis, Adarah Williams, Denise Davis, Delegate Chris Hurst, Front Row L to R; Sunnie Davis, Lillian Davis and Kate Davis
WHEREAS, Steve Davis was a retired fire chief and safety engineer for the Celanese Corporation's Celco Plant in the Town of Narrows and cofounded the regional hazardous materials team; and
WHEREAS, Steve Davis joined the Giles Life Saving Crew in May 1964 at the age of 15 and remained active in the organization throughout his life, serving the citizens of Giles County as the Life Saving Crew president, vice president, and rescue captain for more than 27 years; and WHEREAS, Steve Davis obtained the Basic First Aid certification and also instructor's certification and, with others, taught the basic class to his squad and other local rescue squads in Giles County; and WHEREAS, in 1974, Steve Davis became one of the first EMT-A's in Virginia, and in 1979, he became certified as one of the first paramedics as a member of the first class taught in the Commonwealth, a certification he maintained until his passing; and WHEREAS, Steve Davis was honored by the Giles County Life Saving Crew, which named him as a life member of the organization; and WHEREAS, Steve Davis became involved with the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads (VAVRS), serving as District 7 vice president, district training officer, chief rescue officer, course coordinator, instructor trainer, and chair of the Life Membership Committee; and WHEREAS, Steve Davis held instructor certifications in vertical rescue, cave rescue, search and rescue, and other courses taught by the VAVRS; and WHEREAS, Steve Davis was inducted into the Virginia Life Saving and Rescue Hall of Fame in recognition of his many accomplishments and years of service to his community and to the citizens of the Commonwealth; WHEREAS, education was a very important part of Steve Davis's life; he graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a degree in biology and earned degrees from Bluefield College and the University of Western Kentucky and a bachelor's degree in fire protection and safety engineering from the University of Cincinnati; and WHEREAS, Steve Davis will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by numerous family members and friends and his peers in the emergency medical services arena for his service and dedication to the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Walter Steven Davis, Sr., a dedicated servant to the residents of Giles County and a respected leader in the Commonwealth in the field of emergency medicine; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Walter Steven Davis, Sr., as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory and his contributions to the community. Page
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LifeCare – Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce 2018 Business of the Year Submitted by Sue Connors At the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet and Gala on February 26, 2018, LifeCare Medical Transports received the Chamber’s 2018 Large Business of the Year Award. According to the Chamber of Commerce, this award honors a company “…… for achieving business and financial success and for being involved in Chamber and community activities.” Twenty-four years ago, LifeCare was founded with the community in mind and has always worked closely with its community partners to provide needed services. Throughout LifeCare’s history, that focus has grown to provide community partnerships not only in the Fredericksburg region, but in throughout Virginia and beyond. With over 500 employees across Virginia, LifeCare provides EMS and medical transport services for more than 300 patients each day. Along with a commitment to excellence in clinical care, customer service and safety, LifeCare is committed to excellence in community partnerships, and participates in a multitude of community events throughout the year such as EMS standby services at local events such as the Stafford Hospital 5K and the Fredericksburg Kids Expo. Recently, LifeCare has partnered with Gwyneth’s Gift, a nonprofit devoted to teaching CPR to community members in order to prepare those individuals in the event of an emergency. Efforts such as these have made LifeCare a true part of the community throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Founded in Fredericksburg, Virginia in 1994 by Kevin Dillard and Dan Wildman, LifeCare Medical Transports has since grown to be one of Virginia’s largest providers of health care transportation services with locations throughout the commonwealth. LifeCare is the recipient of Virginia Governor’s Award for Outstanding EMS Agency, an honor given to an, “EMS agency that exemplifies outstanding professionalism and service to its community.” LifeCare has also received the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Health and Safety, and most recently was awarded the 2017 Governor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Preparedness and Response.
LifeCare receives the Chamber of Commerce 2018 Business of the Year Award (pictured left to right) - VP Joey King, VP Tasha Browne, President Kevin Dillard, VP Dan Wildman, Congressman Rob Wittman; and Director Sue Connors Official
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From the AVAVRS Vice President Submitted by Fay Browning Greetings everyone! I hope everyone has survived the cold winter and are looking forward to warmer weather, and September at the Beach I just wanted to touch base with everyone because there is a lot coming up soon for the VAVRS and the AVAVRS. I know there are several District Meetings coming up before the Spring Officers’ Workshop on March 24 in Roanoke. I hope to make some of your District Meetings to meet and greet folks. Because I am Chairman of the Membership Committee, I want to remind the auxiliaries if you haven’t paid your AVAVRS dues, please do so ASAP to Treasurer Elsie Butler. The dues are $5.00 per member, excluding AVAVRS Life Members, and they must be paid before Convention in September. Also, we need new auxiliaries and new members. We currently have 25 auxiliaries and I would like to see that increase by at least two during my tenure as your Vice President. Please, if you know of a Squad or Fire Department that has an auxiliary or wants to organize one, please let me know so I can reach out to them. On another thought, please be thinking about the various awards the AVAVRS offers and start accumulating data to submit an auxiliary for the Auxiliary of the Year Award. All entries must be received by me before July 28th and I would like them sooner if possible. I have to send copies of all entries to the six District Vice Presidents and the Immediate Past President for judging two weeks before Convention. I know there are a lot of auxiliaries out there that deserve this award, so take the time to submit your auxiliary or another one from your district. Other individual awards include Life Membership in the AVAVRS and the Outstanding Service Award. Please take time to nominate some worthy individual for these awards. I am looking forward to seeing a lot of you at District Meetings across the State, the Spring Officers’ Workshop, and the Convention. Take time to smell the spring flowers and keep “Leaving Footprints for Others to Follow.”
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LifeCare Addressing I-95 Transportation Crisis Submitted by Sue Willis Connors, Director of Marketing and Business Development On March 22, 2018, Kevin Dillard, President of LifeCare Medical Transports, participated in a Washington, DC bipartisan roundtable meeting with Washington lawmakers to address the ever increasing transportation issues on Interstate 95 along the DC to Fredericksburg corridor. The meeting, which was hosted by Congressman Rob Wittman, was livestreamed on his congressional Facebook page. Senator Tim Kaine and Congressman Dave Brat also joined this important conversation. Kevin Dillard, a member of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors traveled to Washington along with members of the Chamber’s Regional Transportation Advisory Council and Chamber staff to participate in the roundtable meeting. “Our regional transportation issues continue to negatively impact both our businesses and our quality of life,” shared Dillard. Members of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce meet “We all see this as not only a with Senator Kaine and Congressmen Wittman and Brat in Washington to discuss the regional transportation crisis. Kevin Dillard, President of significant transportation crisis, but we also see that it LifeCare, is a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. has a great effect on our military because of the Pentagon and various military bases in the area.” Senator Kaine and Congressmen Wittman and Brat have committed to work with the Chamber’s Regional Transportation Advisory Council to find solutions and additional revenue streams to fund the unique transportation needs that the region faces along the I-95 corridor. Dillard added, “We are so appreciative of Senator Kaine and Congressmen Wittman and Brat who have listened to our concerns, and continue to work for us to provide transportation solutions and funding for our region.”
Senator Kaine and Congressman Wittman discuss the transportation crisis with the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. Official
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Kevin Dillard, President of LifeCare, Installs Officers at Mountain View Rescue Squad
Below—Kevin Dillard (l) and Dodie Langford (r) both VAVRS District 10 Life Members at the Mountain View Installation of Officers Banquet
Submitted by Sue Willis Connors, Director of Marketing and Business Development On March 17, 2018, Kevin Dillard, President of LifeCare Medical Transports, installed Mountain View Volunteer Rescue Squad’s new officers at their annual Installation of Officers Banquet. Several District 10 Life Members were in attendance including Kevin Dillard, Glen and Sylvia Sullivan, Dodie and Vicky Langford and Becky Raines. Glen, Sylvia and Becky are all also Life Members of Mountain View Rescue Squad. The banquet was held on St. Patrick’s Day, and Mountain View’s membership dressed accordingly.
Glenn Sullivan, VAVRS District Sylvia Sullivan, VAVRS District 10 and Mountain View Rescue 10 and Mountain View Rescue Squad Life Member Squad Life Member Page
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PARLIAMENTARY LAW: Did you know? Submitted by J. C. Phillips, VAVRS Parliamentarian Did you know that you can combine your current Constitution and Bylaws into one document? Your new document should be called your “Bylaws”. How many legal documents does your squad operate under? When I say “documents”, I am referring to a Charter, Bylaws, Constitution, Standing Rules, Rules of Conduct and Standard Operating Procedures [SOP’s]. The fewer documents your squad operates under, the fewer mistakes may be made in the operation of the squad. Be careful and do not include any SOP’s in your Bylaws. In most societies today the Constitution and Bylaws are combined into one document. Robert’s Rules of Order refers to these documents as “Bylaws” found on page 12 of the eleventh edition. I am also the Parliamentarian of the Forest View Volunteer Rescue Squad in Chesterfield County. We operate under three documents: a Charter, the Bylaws and the SOP’s. When combining the Constitution with your Bylaws be sure to do the following. The Constitution contains five articles, Article I - Name Article II - Objective Article III - Members Article IV - Officers Article V - Meetings The next Articles, from your Bylaws, would be Article VI, VII, VIII, etc. If you do decide to combine these two documents into one, I believe that you will find them easier to work with. Remember this new document will require a vote by the membership. Be sure to follow your procedures for Bylaw amendments. If you have questions with this process, I will be glad to help you.
VAVRS CALENDAR OF EVENTS VAVRS Camporee - April 26-29, 2018 - Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista, VA National EMS Memorial Service - May 19, 2018 - Oxon Hill, MD National EMS Week - May 20-26, 2018 VAVRS Rescue College - June 8-17, 2018 - Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA VAVRS Convention - September 26-30, 2018 - Virginia Beach, VA
2018 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS June 2, 2018 - Teleconference August 18, 2018 - To Be Determined
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Several Rescue Camps for Kids are planned for 2018 Thursday June 14 - Saturday June 16, 2018
VAVRS State Rescue College - Blacksburg Sign up at vavrs.com Thursday September 27 - Friday September 28, 2018
VAVRS 2018 Convention - Virginia Beach Sign up at vavrs.com Saturday October 13, 2018
VAVRS District 10 - Fredericksburg Sign up at vavrsdistrict10.org
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FOREST VIEW AUXILIARY 60TH ANNIVERSARY Submitted by Judy Matthews There is an old saying that behind every successful man there is a strong woman. So when the men in the Forest Hill area of Chesterfield decided to start a volunteer rescue squad, they probably did not realize how many of their wives would be there to support them. So on January 30, 1958 the Forest View Volunteer Rescue Squad Ladies Auxiliary held their first meeting. The rest is history. After 60 years we still support our senior squad which now is made up of men and strong women. During the early years we raised money by selling fruit cakes, having bake sales, and yard sales. We held these projects throughout the year and our profits were $500. to $1000. and we thought we were rich. For the past 20 plus years we have done a fund raiser called the picture project and we made $100,000. plus over the years. The success of this project enabled us to purchase ambulances, first response vehicles, a chief’s car, and we paid to refurbish the crash trucks and purchase air bags and the Hurst tool and equipment. We paid the mortgage off two buildings, paid the balance on the property at Station 2 so we could secure the deed. We have also purchase Life Pack 5’s, various ALS and BLS equipment. Furniture has been purchased for all 3 stations, carpet and many items to decorate the buildings. We have served meals for district meetings, state officer meetings, training classes, and of course for our own squad’s meetings. Each year we give the senior squad money to cover the costs of the annual banquet. When Brunswick Stews were a big fundraiser for the senior squad, we helped peel potatoes and pick chickens to help make this stew. This usually involved staying up all night and not wanting to eat Brunswick Stew ever again. In the early years before the implementation of the 911 system, two of our auxiliary members answered calls of assistance for the community from their home phones. These ladies then sent a crew to answer the call for emergency or non-emergency assistance. We also had two auxiliary members join the senior squad as riding members and placed on a permanent crew. Our First Aid Team won 1st place at the 1964 Convention held in Winchester and when First Aid changed to EMT our team won 1st place at the 1984 Convention in Virginia Beach. At the Southeastern District level we competed and won numerous trophies including 1st place. Many scrapbooks have been complied over the years by our members. We have won blue, red, yellow, and white ribbons. There was a time when writing articles and submitting pictures to the Lifeline were judged. We had 1st and 2nd place wins in this competition. Our Ladies Auxiliary had a name change several years ago when we had two gentlemen join. So we became just the auxiliary. The Auxiliary to the Virginia Association of Rescue Squads serves as a support group to the Senior Squads in Virginia. Forest View has been honored to have 3 state presidents, numerous other officers, and currently have had 6 Life Members. We have also had 2 instructors at VAVRS Rescue College and many members who attended. The strong ladies that started our auxiliary and the others that have come through our lives have now passed away. We keep their memory alive in our hearts and thank them for allowing us to serve in this awesome organization. We have worked hard over the past 60 years, accomplished many projects, made many friends, and continue to be Forest View Strong.
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GREETINGS FROM THE AVAVRS PRESIDENT Submitted by Ailease Short, AVAVRS President Well hoping Spring is here to stay by now. AVAVRS has been getting a lot done over the last few months with the changes we are facing. We feel like we are on the right road now. Remember though that change is difficult and we all need to try and make the best of it. I have travelled around the state quite a bit this year and have received a very warm welcome everywhere I have been. Thanks to all of you for your hospitality and friendships. Since The new year began I have installed officers at Loudoun County Auxiliary in January and Greater Manassas Auxiliary in February. Also, I attended Bensley’s Installation at Fort Lee in January also. Then I attended Western District Kathy Eubank of State Office with John Robinson and JC meeting in Waynesboro end of February. Phillips at Bensley Installation in January. On March 10, I attended Northeastern District meeting at Colonial Beach and attended Southeastern District meeting at East Hanover on 03-18-18. We are still looking for Auxiliaries out there to join our state association. If you know of any please contact me or Fay Browning, Vice-President. The convention committee has been working very hard to provide all of you with a great convention in September. There have been obstacles in our way that was beyond our control: but I am hoping we will get past them and everyone have a great time. Please thank your convention committee people when you see them for a job well done. They have put in a lot of hours and work to perfect all the changes that had to be made. I have seen in my travels that all of you have been “Leaving footprints for others to follow”. Keep up the good work. I am very proud of all that the Auxiliaries do for their communities, districts, and the state association. We are excited about our 2 day Auxiliary management class at rescue College this year. Fran and J.C. Phillips are working on a great class for us. Hope to see many of you there. Thanks to all of my officers as they have all done their jobs very well and trying to keep the communication lines open. Hope to see many of you in my travels over the spring and summer. Remember our friends that are sick and under the weather. Again thanks to all of you for all you do. Continue “Leaving Footprints For Others To Follow”. Maddux and Ailease Short going on carriage ride at Loudoun Installation in January. Page
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Greetings—AVAVRS family and friends. 2018 Convention awaits each of you and we hope you have September 26—September 30 noted on your calendar! AVAVRS Thursday, Friday & Saturday meetings will be held at the Convention Center, 1000 19th Street. More info is on the way! The VAVRS Cookout is planned for Thursday, September 27th. Casino Night is planned for Friday, September 28th with lots of fun and surprises for kids of all ages !!!! Everyone, get ready for a great evening to celebrate fun, fellowship & family! Stay tuned & THANKS for working with the Convention Committee as we plan for a great convention at the beach!! You are an important part of the team!!!!!!! Woo-Hoo!!!!!! Way to go team!!!!!!!!!!! Life is good!
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On March 31st, 2018, the District 2 meeting was held under the leadership of Vice President Carolyn White at the Stony Creek Volunteer Rescue Squad building. A special shout out to Ailease Short, AVAVRS President; Scott Davis, VAVRS President; Connie Moore VAVRS Vice President and Bubby Bish, "Man of Many Talents" for attending. Submitted by Bobby Hill
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Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Training at LifeCare Submitted by Sue Connors A multi-discipline group of emergency services organizations are leading the way through multi-discipline classes to ensure that our first responders are equipped to provide emergency services on our Virginia roadways in the safest manner possible. The first training session of the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) occurred in 2012 at the Virginia State Police Academy. Since then, over 312,000 first responders have participated in this training. LifeCare has made this training mandatory to ensure its providers are prepared to safely handle emergency incidents on the roadways. According to Sergeant Jonathan Smith of the Virginia State Police, the TIM training began with the goal of giving attendees “a common set of core competencies to promote a shared understanding of the requirements for achieving the safety of responders and motorists, quick response, and effective communications at traffic incident scenes.” He shared that before this training was in place, first responders did not have a uniform set of guidelines ensuring that responses would be the same. As a result of this training, he added, “Virginia has seen a tremendous increase in on-scene teamwork amongst all levels of disciplines at incident scenes.” First responders working together ensures quicker action and greater safety for those involved in traffic accidents. The impact of traffic incidents on highway operations, reliability, and safety is well known and alarming. About 25 percent of all delays are caused by traffic incidents. Congestion costs are counted in hundreds of billions of dollars, and wasted fuel is measured in billions of gallons. More importantly, traffic incidents pose a significant safety risk to both responders and travelers. The likelihood of a secondary crash increases with each minute that an incident remains unresolved. Clearing incident scenes quickly with a well-coordinated, multidisciplinary team of first responders and transportation personnel is an important means of reducing the risk of secondary crashes and congestion delays. The second Strategic Highway Research Program, Improving Traffic Incident Scene Management, was designed to establish the foundation for and promote certification of responders to achieve the three objectives of the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) National Unified Goal (NUG). The intent is to motivate responders from different stakeholder groups—law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services (EMS), emergency management, transportation, media, towing and recovery, and communications personnel. The goal is for the attendees to acquire a common set of core competencies to promote a shared understanding of the requirements for achieving the safety of responders and motorists, quick response, and effective communications at traffic incident scenes. This multiagency and multidisciplinary course was developed as a result of this research that uses a variety of adult-learning techniques, including interactive (Continued on page 29)
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seminar, case study analysis, tabletop role-play and scenario, and field practicum. This training was developed by first responders, for first responders. For years, many of the agencies across the Commonwealth had already been teaching their personnel important safety measures while on the scene of roadway incidents. With that, there was never any consistency amongst all disciplines/agencies on what actually was being taught. TIM was designed to establish the foundation for and promote consistent training of all responders on a national level, versus those items discussed within their own agencies. Most agencies were very supportive of this training and assisted with promoting it within their own organizations. LifeCare recognized early on the value of the TIM program as a way to increase the safety of its providers and patients on the roadways, and made this certification mandatory for all LifeCare personnel. LifeCare President Kevin Dillard, stated that, “It is encouraging to see how the many disciplines have embraced the TIM training, and how this collaboration has improved the safety of our emergency workers on the roadways. We are so appreciative of Sergeant Smith who has ensured that our providers are prepared for all potential incidents and ready to work with other first responders quickly and effectively.” Sergeant Smith shared, “While we do not have exact numbers of members from specific agencies that have been trained, it is very evident that LifeCare, along with others, have set the bar high in regards to getting all members trained. We are greatly appreciative of LifeCare’s commitment to this initiative and look forward to our continued partnership.” So how can we ensure that all EMS providers receive this valuable training? Sergeant Smith stated that the classes are free and are held throughout the Commonwealth each month. “Those of us that follow this program and look at reported incidents, it is clearly evident, that this training should be a priority for all agencies that have members responding to and working on the scene of roadway incident.” Any agency can host a class. The classes can easily be scheduled by contacting one of the representatives on the following website: www.vastim.org . Once on this website, providers can go to the Training tab and scroll down to the bottom of the page where they will find a monthly calendar. There they will see where all available classes are already scheduled. Additionally, they can contact one of the representatives listed just above the calendar. They will put them in contact with the right people to setup a class. One of the great benefits of the TIM classes at LifeCare is that EMS providers sit side-by-side with emergency workers from a variety of disciplines who respond to roadway incidents. This allows each participant to share and understand the different viewpoints of a common task. “Having an understanding of what others are required to do at an incident has the potential of making tasks flow quicker and allows for a safer view of the entire process.” Sergeant Smith added, “Meeting fellow first responders in a ‘stress-free’ training environment allows you to shake hands and converse with those who you would only normally talk to in passing at incident scenes. In our disciplines, networking is big.” PHOTO: Sgt. Jonathan Smith leads a Traffic Incident Management class at LifeCare.
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Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad Announces Award Winners Installs Officers for 2018
Patricia FitzGerald named EMS Member of the Year & Top Call Runner Alexandra Smith & Daniel Stinson receive Chief’s Award Submitted by Sara Hunt PR Colonial Beach, VA (Jan. 9, 2018) – At its annual banquet on Jan. 6, 2018, Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad (CBVRS) kicked off the New Year with installation of officers and presented a number of awards to honor several members for their outstanding achievements in 2017. Chief Joey Straughan opened the event with a moment of silence to recognize the passing of five current or former members in 2017: Carlton Hudson, Connie Klopsis, Jimmy Musselman, Fuller Packett and Walt Warner. The squad also remembered the passing of a good friend, David “Little D” Jones, who was a member of Westmoreland County Volunteer Fire Department. In his remarks, Chief Straughan noted that the squad responded to over 450 calls for service and completed more than 2,500 hours of training last year. He thanked the Virginia Office of EMS for a 50/50 grant that will enable the squad to purchase a new Stryker power load stretcher to improve efficiency when loading and unloading patients into an ambulance. He shared his goals to find land for a much-needed new station house and also to apply for more grants for new high-tech equipment. The squad’s highest honor, EMS Member of the Year, went to Assistant Chief Patricia FitzGerald. She also was the squad’s Top Call Runner for 2017 with 377 calls. Other members in the Top 5 Call Runner list were Lt. Danny Stinson with 145 calls, Chief Joey Straughan with 95 calls, Jamal Harvey with 69 calls and Denise Weaver with 50 calls. The Chief’s Award, which goes to a member who has provided an extraordinary amount of support to the squad and its leaders, was given to two worthy recipients: Lt. Alexandra “Alex” Smith and Lt. Daniel Stinson. “They went above and beyond in so many ways during the year, so I wanted to recognize both of them,” said Chief Straughan. Straughan and FitzGerald will continue their duties as chief and assistant chief, respectively, in 2018. Bobby Rivenbark was sworn in as president of the squad’s administrative officers and Valerie Ivanyshyn will lead the Support Team. Lt. Donna Shelar and Denise Weaver were honored for their work as advisors for the Colonial Beach Junior Rescue Squad. The squad also named two new Life Members: Charles Bowie and Lt. Jack Shelar. (Continued on page 31)
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Recipients of the annual Eugenia Urbanck Award, which is given to citizens who assisted with an EMS situation, were Rebecca Ayres and Chris Bennett. Appreciation plaques were given to the following businesses and organizations for their support of CBVRS in 2017:
Colonial Beach Police Department—Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department—Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office Westmoreland County Department of EMS—AirCare 2—LifeCare Medical Transports Sara Hunt PR—Mobile Tax Bookkeeping & Printing—Biers Tires American Legion Post #148—Lawrence Perry—St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Wendy’s Feline Friends—Birchwood Power Partners, LP Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 4315 & Ladies Auxiliary—Curley Packing Co. Colonial Beach Yacht Center—Herbert Wilkerson & Son, Inc. Colonial Beach United Methodist Church—“Andy” and Diane Anderson Dave and Amy Tabler—King George Pest & Termite—Hall’s Supermarket Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce—The Westmoreland News Colonial Beach Public Schools—Steve’s Locksmith—Chris Bergeron—Helen Kondra “Congratulations to Pat, Alex, Danny and the other award winners who were recognized at the event,” said Chief Straughan. “We’re very proud of the squad’s achievements over the past year, which have provided a strong foundation for continued success in 2018.”
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VAVRS Training Officer by Curtis Crawford, VAVRS Training Officer Rescue College is upon us. We are looking forward to a fun and event filled week of learning and fellowship with friends and colleagues across the Commonwealth. Please “like” the VAVRS Rescue College Facebook page. Leading up to and during the event, we will be sharing information through videos, post, and pictures to keep everyone up to date on happenings. I hope that everyone has safe travels to Blacksburg and we look forward to seeing you there. Stop by and say hello! Training season is here. As we begin training this year, let’s remember a few things. Training should be fun and if you have had one of my classes or been a part of any of the classes I have been in, we have enjoyed our time together. Please remember that we are training for serious and emergent situations. We are meeting people during their worst moments and could be the first signs of strength that they see. As a great instructor I once had said, “What we sweat to achieve in training will prevent us from bleeding on the scene.” So with all that said, please enjoy classes but strive to learn and to improve not only yourself but the communities that we serve. I love working with the people in our field. These are men and women that wake up to help others. Our instructors in the VAVRS go even a step further in taking more time to teach how to help others. I want to personally thank all the current instructors and the ones that have gone on before us for the jobs that They do to better the Commonwealth and its communities. Without you, none of us could do the jobs that we do. Last, I want to welcome the new Executive Director to the VAVRS. I look forward to working with him in the next year and at Rescue College to introduce him to the quality of our classes and instructors. May this be the beginning of a great new time for Emergency Services in Virginia. I pray that we all have a safe time in the training ground. If you need anything, please contact me. Thank you and God Bless! Page
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Dear Rescue Ranger
"Dearest Bubby," she wrote to her third son, "You have the good sense to know what your mother likes. The chicken was absolutely delicious..."
Dear Rescue Ranger, Mother’s Day is coming very soon and I want to get her something special. Any suggestions? Mommy’s Boy Dear Kevin, I really don’t know but don’t do what these three guys did. Three sons left home, went out on their own and prospered. Getting back together they discussed gifts they were able to give their elderly mother. The first said, "I built a big house for our mother." The second said, "I sent her a Mercedes with a driver." The third smiled and said, "Ha, I got you both beat. Remember how mother loved to read the Bible? And you know that she can't see very well? Well, I sent her an amazing parrot that recites the entire Bible. It took Church elders 14 years to teach him. Mom just has to name the chapter and verse and the parrot will recite it."
Dear Rescue Ranger, I have been thinking about my mother a lot lately and with Mother’s Day coming very soon I wanted to share this humorous story about a conversation we had when I was young. One day while I was at school and while I was gone, my cat died. My mother is very concerned about how I would take the news. When I arrived home, she explained the tragedy and tried to console me saying, "But don't worry, the cat is in heaven with God now." To which I remember replying. "What's God gonna do with a dead cat?" Mike M Dear Mr. Moore, Great memory Mike, thanks for sharing—I think I will share some famous people’s conversations with their mother. COLUMBUS'S MOTHER: "I don't care what you've discovered Christopher, you could have written!"
Soon thereafter, mom sent out her letters of thanks: "Cecil," she wrote one son, "The house you built is so big. I live in only one room, but I have to clean the whole house."
MICHAELANGELO'S MOTHER: " Mike, can't you paint on walls lie other children? Do you have any idea how hard it is to get that stuff off the ceiling?"
"Ronnie," she wrote to another, "I am too old to travel and stay at home most of the time, so I rarely use the Mercedes. And the driver is so rude!"
NAPOLEON'S MOTHER: "All right Napoleon. If you're not hiding your report card inside your jacket, then take your hand out of there and prove it!" ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S MOTHER: "Again with the stovepipe hat, Abe? Can't you just wear a baseball cap like the other kids?"
strained plums are your favorite, Barney, but you're starting to look a little purple!" MARY'S MOTHER: "I'm not upset that the lamb followed you to school, Mary, but I would like to know how he got a better grade than you!" BATMAN'S MOTHER: "It's a nice car, Bruce, but do you realize how much the insurance will be!" GOLDILOCK'S MOTHER: "I've got a bill here for a busted chair from the bear family. You know anything about this Goldie?" LITTLE MISS MUFFET'S MOTHER: "Well, all I've got to say is if you don't get of your tuffet and start cleaning your room, there'll be a lot more spiders around here!" ALBERT EINSTEIN'S MOTHER: "But, Albert, it's your senior picture. Can't you do something about your hair? Styling gel, mousse, something....?" GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOTHER: "The next time I catch you throwing money across the Potomac, you can kiss your allowance good-bye!" JONAH'S MOTHER: "That's a nice story, but now tell me where you've really been for the past 3 days!" SUPERMAN'S MOTHER: "Clark, your father and I have discussed it, and we've decided you can have your own telephone line. Now will you quit spending so much time in all those phone booths!" And finally... THOMAS EDISON'S MOTHER: "Of course I'm proud that you invented the electric light bulb, dear. Now turn off that light and get to bed!"
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