Remembering Dr. Ann Conjura

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A mother’s devotion
Remembering
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Heart Strings | 12
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Remembering
Dr. Ann Conjura | 5
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The Impact of One Life
We all have been influenced by special people in
our lives. When I got married, Anita, my sisterin-law embroidered an expression, “I am a part
of all that I have met,” and framed it for me.
Over the years, I have pondered that message
and wholeheartedly believe in its truth.
House was one of her special loves. There, she
felt she could make the most difference. The
environment, the trained hospice staff and her
constant availability made it possible for patients
to be comfortable surrounded by their loved ones.
One of Dr. Ann’s legacies was to pass her
Our former chief medical director, Dr. Ann knowledge on to the next generation of medical
Conjura, was one of those people whose life’s students. She loved to lecture to them and bring
work became a part of not only me, but also the them along on rounds at the Emogene Dolin
fabric of Hospice of Huntington, Inc. In truth, Jones Hospice House. She was many things to
I think she would have said that our founding many people: wife, mother, sister, daughter,
medical director, Dr. David Daniels, influenced teacher, doctor, and friend.
her passion for hospice care.
She loved to post a “Thought of the Week” on
When a patient was referred to her, she researched her office door. One of my favorites was a quote
the medical record as well as talked to the by Erma Bombeck: “When I stand before God at
attending and consulting doctors and nurses. the end of my life, I would hope that I would not
Most importantly, she talked to the patient and have a single bit of talent left, and could say, ‘I
family. Afterwards, she developed a plan to meet used everything you gave me.’” Dr. Ann Conjura
the patient’s goal and closely monitored the used every bit of talent that God gave her, until
progress. She often went to the hospital in the her last breath. That is the final lesson for us all.
evening or on weekends to make sure the patient The impact of her life will always be part of me.
was comfortable. She made home visits to
reassure them. The Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice
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Gone Too Soon:
Remembering Dr. Ann Conjura
By Shelly Betz, Editor
“Dr. Conjura was one of those
people who you wanted to have in
your corner when you were facing a
crisis at the end of your life. You
knew she would fight to make sure
you were as comfortable as possible,
and that she would navigate the
complex medical system and get
everybody on the same page.”
- Charlene Farrell,
Hospice of Huntington President and CEO
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Sitting next to Dr. Rodger Blake in the office conference
room at Radiology, Inc. in Huntington, there is an instant
reminder of his loss. His hand bears the wedding ring that
his beloved wife, Dr. Ann Conjura, gave him nearly 27 years
ago on their wedding day. When the two first met at the
University of Virginia, the chemistry majors had the same
academic advisor. Ann was a fiercely competitive rugby
player who displayed her broken fingers from a recent match
during class one day. “I said to myself, ‘Wow! She’s tough.
I’m going to stay as far away from
her as I can,” Rodger remembers.
Of course, that did not happen. It
wasn’t long before the two were
inseparable.
According to Rodger, Ann had a
thirst for knowledge, including
such subjects as astrophysics and
astronomy. One of their favorite
vacations was a trip the family took
to Libya in 2006. Ann researched
everything about the location and
made plans to go during the eclipse.
She wanted to go to new and
different places all the time. “She
was incredibly bright and talented.
She was much smarter than I am. I
learned pretty early that the wife is
always right,” he said.
While it may seem that nothing
could have prepared Rodger for
what happened to his wife, for
nearly two years he was unwavering
in his dedication to ensure that
she received the best medical care
possible. “It’s almost as if she
knew she had to cram a lifetime
of work into less of a lifetime,” he
added. In and out of the hospital
for various medical procedures and
infections since fall of 2009, Dr.
Ann Conjura died this past July at
the age of 53.
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Her loss was felt in many other ways, too. From the hospice
team she worked with so tirelessly, to the families of former
patients she helped, and doctors and others in the medical
community, Dr. Conjura left an incredible example for others
to follow. “Dr. Conjura was one
of those people who you wanted
to have in your corner when you
were facing a crisis at the end of
your life. You knew she would
fight to make sure you were as
comfortable as possible, and that
she would navigate the complex
medical system and get everybody
on the same page,” said Hospice
of Huntington president and CEO
Charlene Farrell.
Pictured top to bottom: Dr. Ann Conjura with husband Rodger
Blake, daughter Brittany and son Justin; Dr. Conjura meets with
the Cabell Huntington Hospital Palliative Care team
For Rodger, it was the end of a long road in advocating for
his wife, much like any caregiver would. But it was a little
different. As a medical professional (a radiologist), Rodger
admits he had access to information and other resources
that the average person may not. Still, it was difficult
at times to navigate the healthcare system and deal with
insurance issues. It was an experience he will never forget
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or regret. “I went to the hospital to pick up supplies, I
tracked the (use of) supplies and ordered them. At times, I
played the roles of intern and even groundskeeper. It was
all consuming for me,” he said.
On a sunny day in early August, a
butterfly garden at the Emogene
Dolin Jones Hospice House was
dedicated in memory of Dr. Conjura.
Donations were collected from staff
at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Cabell
Huntington Hospital, Hospice
of Huntington, and others who
knew and respected her. There’s
a common expression that “the
whole is greater than the sum of its
parts.” In many ways, this applies
to Dr. Conjura. She was more
than an excellent doctor. She was
a wonderful daughter and sister;
wife; mother to children, Justin
and Brittany; and a friend to many.
She was filled with compassion
and wholeheartedly believed in the
common good.
From the time she and Rodger
moved to Huntington from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1992, Dr.
Conjura began making an impact. She made the decision to
take time away from practicing medicine as an internist in
hematology to tend to her two small children. She became
involved in the Huntington YMCA, where she helped raise
much-needed funds to upgrade the nursery. She felt this was
important to young mothers like herself, who needed a safe
environment for their children so that they could exercise.
We miss her. She had an indominable
spirit.
Dr. Ann Conjura’s daughter Brittany and son Justin visit the garden dedicated to
her at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House
I know she’s in a better place.
If she were here, she would tell
us all to live and have a purpose—
don’t be idle.”
She was also involved in the United Way, Huntington Junior
League, Huntington Museum of Art, and received the Zack
Binkley Award for Community Service in 1999.
Dr. Conjura first became involved with Hospice of Huntington
as a Board member in 1996, and later volunteered as a
physician. In 2001 she joined the medical team staff, taking
the helm as chief medical director in early 2009 following
the retirement of Dr. J. David Daniels. Her compassion
and commitment to providing the best care for patients
was evident. She often made rounds at the hospital and
Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House late into the evenings
and on weekends, because she wanted to make sure her
patients were comfortable.
Simply put, Dr. Ann Conjura left nothing to chance; she was
deliberate in her words and her approach to care. “Ann had
the ability to give bad news without being devastating,”
Rodger said. On several occasions, he asked his wife if she
wanted him to put her under hospice care. She said she
did not. He believes that she held onto the belief that
she would eventually get better although there were many
times when she got depressed about her condition.
For Charlene Farrell, the reality of losing Dr. Conjura is
still felt by her and the agency’s staff. Shortly after she
became sick, a team of medical directors was put into
- Rodger Conjura
place to ensure that patients continued to receive the best
care possible. There was always hope that Dr. Conjura’s
condition might improve. “One day while visiting her in
the hospital, Ann asked me to ‘leave the door open’ for her.
I knew exactly what she meant and decided to honor her
request for as long as possible,” said Charlene.
For husband Rodger, it was a rollercoaster unlike anything
he had ever seen. He prepared himself and their children
for the worst. “The toughest part was not knowing what
would happen. On multiple occasions I was told that Ann
wasn’t going to make it. But she always found a way to
bounce back,” he said.
These days, the home that Rodger and Ann shared with their
children is eerily quiet most days. Both kids are away at
college, and Rodger’s primary companions are three Italian
greyhounds that are part of the family. He wants people
to remember that his wife was passionate about hospice,
her children and community service. “We miss her. She
had an indominable spirit. I know she’s in a better place.
If she were here, she would tell us all to live and have a
purpose—don’t be idle,” Rodger said.
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The Places We Go
By Christy Davis, MSW
Hospice of Huntington is
committed to providing
compassionate physical,
emotional, and spiritual
care for those with a life
limiting illness wherever
the patient calls home.
As the facility liaison for Hospice of Huntington, on a
daily basis I hear the words, “I did not know that Hospice
of Huntington could provide care in the facility.” This
is typically followed by the question of “Why do you go
there?” The simple answer is that Hospice of Huntington
is committed to providing compassionate physical,
emotional, and spiritual care for those with a life-limiting
illness wherever the patient calls home.
family and facility to
assist with any crisis
that
may
arise.
Hospice of Huntington also provides supplies, medications,
and equipment related to the illness. As with all of our
services, Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Administration, and
most major insurance companies pay for our services in
the facility.
We combine our expertise in end-of-life care with that
of each facility in providing geriatric care to maximize
comfort and life quality for the patient. We provide the
same level of service to our hospice patients in the facility
as we do for those who reside in their own home. Just
like our home care program, the nursing home hospice
team includes a nurse, social worker, hospice aide, clergy,
and volunteers who will visit as often as the individual’s
plan of care indicates is necessary. Our nursing and social
work staff are available twenty-four hours a day to the
Many of the patients that we serve have lived in a facility
for quite some time—it became their new home with an
extended family of facility staff. In a time of illness, we
all want to be surrounded by a familiar environment and
trusted caregivers. Hospice of Huntington provides an
additional level of support and expertise right where they
live. National research studies show that hospice care in
nursing facilities can improve pain management, as well
as reduce hospitalizations. Hospice of Huntington also
supports family members as they make difficult decisions
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patient care
Having Faith
By Shelly Betz, Editor
Tina and Dennis Fry believe in miracles. It was a little
more than nine years ago that their daughter, Faith,
was born with a rare condition that threatened her
tiny life. The next day, the couple celebrated their
20th wedding anniversary. With each passing day, they
are reminded that God works in mysterious ways—and
they do not question Him.
Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome, is caused
by a chromosomal defect. It occurs in about one out
of every 3,000 live births. In fact, 50 percent of babies
who are carried to term are stillborn, with baby boys
having higher stillbirth rate than baby girls. When Faith
was diagnosed shortly after birth, the family prepared for
the worst, as Tina held vigil at her newborn’s bedside in the
neonatal intensive care unit at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
There were plenty of prayers. Also, the developmental
issues caused by Trisomy 18 are associated with medical
complications that are more potentially life-threatening in
the early months and years of life. Faith has a hole between
the upper and lower chambers of her heart. “She could
have had many more problems related to her condition.
I’ve never been angry with God. I accept her as she is and
wouldn’t change God’s will,” said Tina.
For the past five years, Hospice of Huntington has visited
weekly in caring for Faith. Nancy Wallace, the social worker
assigned to the family, says the experience has been a
highlight in her own career. When the family needed help
in getting a special chair to be able to transport Faith
to and from doctor appointments, she sprung into action
and contacted the “Make-A-Wish” Foundation. Together
with National Seating & Mobility of Dunbar, West Virginia,
Faith got her special chair. “It has been such an honor
to participate in her care and advocate for her needs to
provide a better quality of life for her,” Nancy says.
Tina is vigilant about maintaining a clean home to ensure
that Faith’s immune system is not further compromised.
The entire family has a daily regimen that puts Faith at the
center of attention. When her husband and children, Derek
(age 22) and Kyra (age 9), come home, their clothing and
shoes are removed and a can of Lysol awaits them before
they enter the house. They know to shower before either of
them gives Faith a hug or kiss. It’s just their way of life—
nothing out of the ordinary for them. Her nurse, Brenda
Bassett, has also been with the family since the beginning.
“I believe Faith is still here due, in part, to the devotion
of her mother and father. They take such good care of her
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and make sure her environment is as clean and germ-free
as possible,” she said.
Her immunizations are also done in the home to minimize
trips to the doctor or hospital where germs may be lurking.
Still, there have been times when Faith needed medical
attention in the hospital. She contracted pneumonia last
year, and also had to be hospitalized for a bad reaction to
a new medication. It’s those moments that cause Tina the
most anxiety. Having the added support from Hospice of
Huntington has made a world of difference in caring for
Faith. “They’ve been wonderful. Brenda knows me. I’m
sure there’s more they could do, but I want to do it myself.
I have peace of mind just knowing that if I need them,
they’re a phone call away,” Tina said.
Brenda Bassett says that neither she nor the family has
any illusions about Faith’s condition. She is a critically
ill child on a day-to-day basis. Faith has endured so much
physically, but is a loving child who enjoys watching
cartoons like SpongeBob SquarePants. “It’s a blessing to
take care of her. She’s tough,” adds Brenda.
Tina Fry’s days are filled with caring for Faith and their other
children. But, it’s Faith who requires her full attention. The
two are inseparable. So much so, that she struggled with
having to leave Faith at home while attending son Derek’s
high school graduation a few years ago. Again, Hospice of
Huntington was there to help by sending a nurse to stay
in the home with another family member, so that Tina and
Dennis wouldn’t miss their son’s big day.
Watching Faith smile and laugh as Tina holds her is precious.
Mother and child share a special connection. “There are
days when I’m sitting here feeding her that I think about
what life would be like without her. I give myself a pep
talk and am thankful for that moment in time that she’s
here with me. She’s my hero. Her strength is a blessing,”
Tina said.
What is hope, and
where can I find it?
By Kit Jenkins, Hospice of Huntington Chaplain
How many times have you heard someone say, “There’s
no hope for a cure, so we might as well call hospice.”
This is more common than we care to admit, but hospice
care is all about living. Hope can be found here.
My definition of hope is the ability to look forward ,not
knowing what to expect, but anticipating positive
growth. Hope coaching can make living with a terminal
illness easier, because it can provide life with meaning.
What often happens in our busy lives is that we put off
any meaningful thoughts about why we are here and
what difference our life makes. As we get older, this
becomes more important, and we reflect on what we
have or haven’t accomplished. Hope enters the picture
when we determine to make the most of our lives and
look forward to what we can still do.
Spiritual Care at Hospice of Huntington provides hope
coaching for those who desire it.
Hope provides a new attitude that can lead to healing
personal relationships and setting aside personal
prejudice and fear. It’s healthy, joyful and can make the
time with friends and family much more pleasant. Hope
can make life better and death the earthly end of a life
well lived.
Hope is not wishful thinking. Hope requires
practical planning, humility and a realistic view
of your present circumstances. If you seek comfort
in faith, now is the time to develop that
connection with your preferred congregation
or practices. Is your family cared for? Do you
need to appoint someone to make your
decisions should you become incapacitated
or make a written will? Hope coaching
can help you discover what means
the most at this stage of life.
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Heart Strings
By Angela Henderson-Bentley
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“Hospice fills in
the gaps when
you can’t do it
yourself, or are
not qualified
yourself,”
- Keith Barnhart
hen professional musician and composer, Keith Barnhart, was asked to write
the music for Hospice of Huntington to use in its advertising campaigns
and other projects, he didn’t have to ask a lot of questions about hospice
in order to gain a better understanding of the type of music they wanted. He was
already familiar with the organization, because of the great care provided by their staff
to his mother and the tremendous support that his father received.
“My parents made a wonderful home for themselves,” Keith said. “They’d been there
going on 40 years now. On the outside, they would plant bushes and flowers and
shrubs. It was like a miniature Garden of Eden in the backyard.”
So when Keith’s mother, Gloria, had a stroke and needed care, it was only natural that
he and his father, Robert, would want her care to be at that beautiful home. “I think
as long as the person is conscious or partly conscious of what they were and their
thoughts, they want to be home,” Robert said. “Most of us love our home and we hang
onto that.”
Before Hospice of Huntington entered their lives, Robert was told he wouldn’t be able
to give Gloria the care that she needed, but he did. And hospice was there to help.
“They said I couldn’t do it. But I did. Hospice did everything they could, and it was
very nice to have them. Johnny on the spot; they were there,” he said.
“I think the big thing was they [hospice] helped my father out a lot,” Keith said.
“As far as I’m concerned, my dad was able to prolong the quality of my mother’s life
substantially, because he had the time and the energy to give her around-the-clock
attention. But even with that, sometimes you need a break. When they came over it
was a much needed break for my dad.”
“We’d been married for 61 years,” Robert said. “We needed each other and were closer
together. It was one of the happiest times of our married life.”
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His mother’s health was the main reason Keith moved back to his
native town of Huntington after 28 years of living in places like
Manhattan, New York and Nashville, Tennessee. “Talk about coming
back home because it’s familiar,” Keith said. His sister, Pam Urban,
credits hospice with helping their mom have a better quality of life.
Gloria Barnhart graduated from hospice care and did very well for a
period of time, until she contracted pneumonia and was hospitalized
one last time. “The main thing was to have someone to help with
things like bathing and getting her dressed. Plus, Dad had someone
to talk to and ask questions. If there was a medical issue, the nurse
was able to recognize things that we weren’t trained to know,” she
said.
Keith, or “Plex” as he is known professionally, opened his own studio,
The MusicPlex, in downtown Huntington. Although he worked as a
session player for the majority of his career, allowing him to work
with such big names as Paul Simon, Sting and Stevie Wonder, it’s
composing that Keith truly loves.
Keith has composed for a number of television shows and
commercials, including the familiar AT&T “True Voice” campaign,
featuring mega recording songstress Whitney Houston. He also had a number
one R&B single in 1993 with Vertical Hold’s “Seems You’re Much Too Busy.”
Gloria and Robert Barnhart
“I’ve loved every minute of it,” Keith said. “It’s what I love to do. I’ve been
very successful at it. My parents have been very supportive in all ways. I’ve
been jackpot lucky in that respect.”
Keith is currently working with a number of local television and radio
stations, ad agencies and other local businesses on musical compositions, in
addition to the music he created for Hospice of Huntington.
Whether the music he created for
Hospice of Huntington is being used in
the background of a commercial or for
an outgoing voice message, Keith says
it’s important to understand the tone of
the project. For him, it’s all part of the
creative process. “The topic in general is
a delicate one, so the music has to reflect
that,” Keith said. “It has to reflect the
seriousness of it, but it can’t be heavy
handed. Otherwise, it starts sounding
melodramatic or comical. You don’t want
that. So the mood of the music has to
reflect the attitude you’re trying to convey
with the message.”
And the Hospice message is one Keith
understands very well. “Hospice fills in the
gaps when you can’t do it yourself, or are
not qualified yourself,” he said. “Hospice
was definitely invaluable to Dad.”
Keith Barnhart with his father Robert
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Fall for Food
with spice-filled recipes
Recipes by Joe Smith,
Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House Chef
Palliative Pepper Chili
Autumn has arrived in all its splendor
with the vibrant colors and crisp air and
falling leaves. It’s the time of year where
we try to squeeze in some last bits of
outdoor fun before the weather turns
icy cold and snowy. Whether you prefer
the colors of fall or the chill of winter,
don’t miss out on the beautiful outdoors.
Let’s not forget this is football season. So,
while tailgating or watching from your
favorite chair, enjoy these recipes with
friends and family. They are sure to fill your
kitchen with warm aromas of the season.
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2nd place winner • 2011 Heat’n the Hills Chilifest, Hamlin
• 1 flat iron steak (1–2 lbs)
• 1 lb ground pork (coarse grind)
• 1 lb ground chuck (coarse grind)
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 poblano pepper, diced
• 2 jalapeño pepper, diced
• 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, diced
• 1 can diced green chilies
• 1 can diced tomatoes w/green chilies
• 1 – 28 oz can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 large jar chipotle flavored salsa
• 1 can spicy V-8 juice
• 1 – 28 oz can tomato sauce
• 5 each – dried ancho, japone, and New Mexico chiles
• 2 Tbsp each – ground cumin, chipotle chili powder,
Mexican chili powder, mesquite seasoning, ancho
chili powder, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 Tbsp chopped garlic
• 1 qt beef stock
• 1 bottle Negro Modela (dark Mexican beer)
• 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped, use
less if you like it milder
In a pot bring beef stock to a simmer, add dried chiles,
remove from heat and let steep. Cut steak into small
chunks, place in a heavy pot with some olive oil, add
the ground pork and chuck. Cook meat over medium heat
until it is grey. When meat is cooked, drain any grease;
then add onion, garlic and peppers. Cook until tender.
Strain broth from steeping peppers. Pour broth into chili
pot, and puree the peppers and add them to chili pot.
Add spices and stir. Then, add diced tomatoes, salsa, beer,
juice and tomato sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Optional: Add canned beans and simmer for another 15
minutes or put in crock pot on low for 1 – 2 hours. Serve
with tortilla chips and shredded cheese.
Schweinebraten (German roast pork)
Roast pork is a popular Sunday meal, most often
served with mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, peas and
applesauce.
• 4-6 lb pork loin or shoulder
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 Tbsp caraway seeds
• 1 medium onion, rough chopped
• 3 carrots, rough chopped
• 2 stalks celery, rough chopped
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 Tbsp corn starch
Rub meat with salt, pepper and caraway seeds and
let rest for 1 hour at room temperature. Preheat oven
to 350°. In a roasting pan place the rough chopped
onion, carrot and celery. Pour the chicken stock over the
vegetables; then, place the pork roast, fat side down on
top of vegetables. Cover pan with lid or foil and place
in oven and roast for one hour. Remove lid or foil and
turn roast fat side up. Uncovered, place back in oven
for another hour to a hour and a half. Remove roast to
a cutting board and cover tightly with foil and let rest.
Strain juices into a pot (may add chicken broth to bring
to 2 cups) and bring to a simmer. Take ½ cup of cold
water and add 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Mix and then,
add to simmering pan drippings, stirring until it thickens.
Slice meat and pour gravy over meat to serve.
Baked Pears with Almond Crunch
• 2 medium ripe pears, peeled, halved lengthwise,
and cored
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/2 cup slightly crushed almond or amaretti cookies
• 1 Tbsp packed brown sugar
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
• Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°. Place pear halves, cut sides up, in
a 2-quart square baking dish. Pour apple juice over pears.
Combine cookies, brown sugar, and cinnamon; sprinkle
over pears. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes or until
pears are tender. If desired, serve with ice cream.
Italian Apple Torte
• 3 cups day old good Italian bread, cubed
• 2 cups milk
• 3 eggs beaten
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 Tbsp flour
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3-4 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and sliced into
thin wedges
Soak the bread in 1 cup of milk for 20 minutes. Work it
with your hands to form a doughy paste. Squeeze out
excess milk and set aside. Preheat oven to 350°. Butter a
9 or 10 inch springform pan. Press bread paste into
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bottom of pan to form a crust. In large bowl beat eggs
with remaining cup of milk, sugar, flour, lemon zest,
salt and vanilla. Lay apples overlapping in circles over
the bread crust. Pour enough of the egg mixture over
the apples to cover half way (may not need all of egg
mixture). Place in oven for 45 to 60 minutes. Let cool and
remove from pan to serve.
and water. Beat together until smooth. Set aside. Place
pumpkin batter in muffin cups about 1/4 full. Then add
one to two tablespoons of the cream cheese filling.
Top with more pumpkin batter and sprinkle with pecan
topping. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until
done. Makes 12 moist muffins.
Lite Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Cider
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 cups apple cider
• 1/2 cup water
Caramel whipped cream
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
Topping
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup Splenda
• 1/4 cup brown sugar (or Splenda brown sugar blend)
• 1 Tbsp cinnamon
Batter
• 1 – 18 oz box spice cake mix
• 1 - 15 oz can pumpkin
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup applesauce
Filling
• 1 – 8 oz package fat-free cream cheese
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 Tbsp Splenda
Preheat oven to 350°. Place cupcake liners in muffin pan.
Mix topping ingredients together in a separate bowl and
set aside. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until soft.
Add egg, vanilla and Splenda. Beat until smooth, then set
aside. In a large bowl, mix cake mix, pumpkin, applesauce
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Caramel Apple Cider
Cider: In a medium saucepan, bring the cream and brown
sugar to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the cider and
water and raise the heat to medium high, heating just
until the cider begins to steam, about 4 minutes
Caramel Whipped Cream: In a small chilled bowl,
whip the heavy cream with the brown sugar until soft
peaks form. Pour into 4 mugs, topping each one with
2 tablespoons of caramel whipped cream and serve
immediately.
A Call to Serve
By Kit Jenkins, Hospice of Huntington Chaplain
Our everyday lives are sometimes interrupted by a desire
for something more fulfilling. This tugging at the center of
our conscience may be characterized as a “call to serve.”
For some it’s answered by joining the military or missions
sponsored by a faith group. Whatever the urge, it is like an
itch; scratch it or live in a state of unfulfilled existence.
This call to serve may be easier to answer than you think,
with no money down, four hours a month, and huge
returns for yourself and community: a clergy volunteer.
Hospice of Huntington is fortunate to have many
volunteers who help support our mission of caring. They
sit bedside with patients, knit prayer shawls, perform
clerical tasks, answer phones, and provide spiritual care
to patients and families.
The majority of the day-to-day provision of spiritual care,
religious rites, prayer and comfort is provided by clergy
volunteers. These dedicated men and women make it
possible for Hospice of Huntington to provide spiritual
care to our patients on a daily basis. They go to area
nursing homes, the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House,
and the homes of our patients in Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln,
Mason counties in West Virginia, as well as Lawrence
County, Ohio.
If you are an ordained minister and are willing to spend
three days training in the company of others who feel the
“call to serve” your neighbors, please consider becoming
a clergy volunteer.
The great benefit for our clergy volunteers is the training
we offer. This will fill the gap between what you didn’t
learn at seminary or in supervised apprenticeship, and your
work in your faith community. This is specialized training
to work with persons who have a life-limiting illness.
If you are interested in learning more,
please call Chaplain Kit Jenkins
at (304) 781-8420.
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bereavement
Free Sessions
Grief support sessions are free and open to the public. Every session is
professionally facilitated by Hospice Bereavement Counselors.
Dating After the Death of a Partner
Discuss the questions and issues regarding the loss of a
spouse or significant other.
Monday, November 7 | 10:30 am
Hospice of Huntington
Main Office | 1101 Sixth Avenue | Huntington, WV
“Life-A-Life” Tree
Dedication Services
Coping With the Holidays
Discover ways to deal with the loss of a loved one during
holidays and other special occasions. Advance registration is
required. Call (304) 529-4217.
Wednesday, November 16 | 10:30 am
First Baptist Church
627 County Road 411 | Proctorville, OH
Honor the memory of a loved one
during our “Light-A-Life” Annual
Holiday Tree Campaign. An informal
remembrance service will be offered,
along with a dedication ceremony.
Tuesday, December 6 | 6 pm
Huntington Mall
Monday, November 21 | 2:30 pm
Center Point Baptist Church
Route 3 | Hamlin, WV
Thursday, December 8 | 12:30 pm
Lincoln Primary Care Center
Thursday, December 1 | 2:30 pm
Wayne Baptist Church
510 River Street | Wayne, WV
Tuesday, December 13 | 2 pm
Wayne County Courthouse
Silver & Gold: For Traditions New and Old
Learn ways of coping with loss and grief during the holiday
season. We will offer a video presentation, discussion, and
an upcoming opportunity to create a holiday keepsake in
memory of your loved one. Reservations required.
Thursday, December 15 | 2 pm
Lawrence County Courthouse
Ironton, Ohio
Saturday, December 10 | 10:00 am
Hospice of Huntington
Main Office | 1101 Sixth Avenue | Huntington, WV
For a complete listing or more information about our
bereavement services, contact us at (304) 529-4217
or bereavement@hospiceofhuntington.org.
“Grief is not a disorder, a disease, or a sign of weakness. It is an
emotional, physical and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love.
The only cure for grief is to grieve.”
- Earl A. Grollman
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What Do I Say?
How to Help Those
Who Are Grieving
By Jaimie Armentrout, M.A.,
Licensed Psychologist, Bereavement Coordinator
“What do I say?” This question often stops us in our
tracks when someone we know loses a loved one. Perhaps
some people feel that acknowledging the loss will make
the person sad or even cry. Maybe it is because, if we
acknowledge their loss, we must also face the possibility
that it could be us in that situation. Also, we acknowledge
that we are not immortal and begin to evaluate our life’s
accomplishments and whether we are where we want to be.
Regardless of the reasons for our hesitation, reaching out to
loved ones in a supportive and helpful way is possible. Here
are some helpful and meaningful suggestions that I have
learned over the years:
1. Listen. This may be the single most important thing
you can do. Give the bereaved permission to tell their story.
Take in what they say and the feelings they are having even
if you do not completely understand. Try not to judge them
or offer unsolicited advice. They often just want to express
their feelings, without worry of how it sounds or what
people will think. Remember, we may not be fully aware
of their relationship with the deceased. Also, the bereaved
may need to share their story over and over. You may think
they are having difficulty when they do this, but this is
often a sign that they are working through their grief and
incorporating this loss into their “new normal.”
2. Avoid cliches. Please try to avoid such phrases as,
“It was God’s will,” “Time heals all wounds,” and “You are
holding up so well.” They can be very hurtful to someone
who is grieving. Some people may be angry with God after
losing a loved one. Some may feel so distraught by their
pain that the thought of one more minute is unbearable,
let alone being told that everything will be okay in an
undefined period of time. Some may feel alienated because
people around them do not truly understand their grief. If
told they are handling the loss well, feelings of isolation
and anger may increase. Just speak from your heart. If
you do not know what to say then tell them that. Also, tell
them there may be times when you say the wrong thing, but
mean no ill will. Let them know that you are there for them.
3. Offer practical help and support. There are many
ways you can offer assistance to those who are grieving.
One way is to maintain contact with them. Visit or call on
a regular basis to ensure that they know you are available
to help them if they need it. Do not be offended if they
do not take your call or cut the visit short. Grief changes
us, and sometimes people cannot emotionally handle a
great deal of social interaction with others. Just keep
calling. Choose a day of the week when the two of you
can go out for lunch or dinner, or when you can bring
them a meal. Try out a new hobby or activity together,
such as a walking in the park or taking a cooking class.
It can make it easier to try new things when you have
someone with you rather than doing it alone.
4. Acknowledge holidays and other special days.
With the winter holidays approaching, take a moment to
think about ways you can help those dealing with their
first holidays without their loved ones. Offer to help with
holiday shopping, cooking meals, addressing Christmas
cards, putting up decorations, etc. Just helping them
to develop a plan of how they would like to spend the
day can be of benefit. Talk about their traditions, and
whether or not they want to continue to keep them this
year. Help them develop new traditions this year. This
may include going to the movies on Christmas Day or
playing board games on New Year’s Eve.
5. Commit to being supportive. The final thing you
can do for a loved one who is grieving is to commit to
support them throughout their grief journey. By doing
this you are letting them know that you understand the
significance of their loss and how it will take time for
them to transition into their new world. By giving them
this continued support, they will be more successful in
dealing with and managing their grief. This will mean
giving them unspecified amounts of time, but in the end,
it will be worth it to see their growth and reinvestment
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By Lisa A. Floyd, Director of Volunteer Services
The thought of dying often evokes apprehension and fear
within people, bringing our own mortality to the forefront
at times. The prospect of dying alone can be a paralyzing
thought for some people, worried that they may be isolated
and alone as death nears. The philosophy of hospice is that
no one should die alone.
Recently we began a special vigil volunteer program to help
ensure that our patients have companionship in the final
days or hours of life. Our first training welcomed nearly 25
participants, all of whom recognize the importance of a
human presence during the dying process. They learned how to
conduct a vigil by offering such things as a calming presence,
listening skills, and the importance of shared silence, healing
touch, and reading inspirational text or scriptures.
There is a growing population living in nursing homes and
other long-term care facilities who may have limited or no
family nearby. This can be a real challenge for their staff
to be present when one of their residents is in their last
days or hours of life. Hospice of Huntington’s vigil program is
designed to support that need.
Pictured left to right
Cheri Adams, Carole Newman, Consuelo Jeffreys, Virginia Thompson
Carole loves to laugh and is someone who lives each day to
the fullest. “I was very active at one time with my church in
visitation to the nursing homes and hospitals, but I could no
longer manage the long walks and being on my feet. Not being
able to participate in this left me sad and I had a void in my
life. A voice kept telling me to call hospice. I felt a huge cloud
lift away. This was where I was supposed to be,” Carole said.
Currently our volunteers hold vigil in skilled nursing facilities,
as well as the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. They
provide peace of mind to family and friends, who know
that a kind and loving individual is their holding watch and
comforting their dying loved one with a calming presence.
These special volunteers may also give reports by phone to
family or friends who want an update on the patient.
During training class, Carole mentioned a friend who was
discharged from hospice to seek curative treatment. Months
later I received a call from one of our social workers that a
nursing home patient had repeatedly expressed that he did
not want to die alone. Carole was at his bedside when I called
her that day. It was meant to be. Carole and the patient’s
niece set up shifts to hold vigil with him. “I felt very blessed
to have been with him. I was ready to take a break and told
him I was leaving, and right away his respirations went way
down. I felt he was ready to pass, and I stayed. I actually felt
angels in his room. It was very peaceful.”
Vigil volunteers Carole Newman, Cheri Adams, Consuelo
Jeffreys and Virginia Thompson are among the first to become
actively involved in this program. Ironically, Carole and Cheri
are best friends and Consuelo and Virginia are best friends.
They are all either retired nurses or emergency medical
technicians.
Carole and Cheri went on another case in a different facility a
few weeks later. This patient was a ward of the state and had
been a resident of this facility for 19 years. The staff was very
fond of her and asked our social worker if we had volunteers
to come and be with the patient as she neared the end of
her life. I called on Carole to be the first front line volunteer,
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followed by three others (Emogene Roe, Rebecca Hayes and
Cheri Adams).
“My intuition told me not to leave. I felt I really needed to
be there for the sister and her husband. They were having
a very hard time. When she passed it was peaceful, and I
stayed and comforted the family as best as I could. You never
walk away from these assignments patting yourself on the
back. It’s just a good feeling that you did your job and were
there for someone in need,” Cheri said.
Consuelo Jeffreys and Virginia Thompson had a vigil
assignment for a gentleman in an Ohio skilled nursing facility.
Although he had a loving family, he expressed a need not to
be left alone. They held vigil with this patient for several
days. Virginia knew how meaningful volunteers could be for a
family. Fortunately she and her husband had a good support
system with family and friends to help with caregiving until
his death.
“Vigil volunteering and sitting at bedside being a comfort
was something you simply were not able to do in traditional
nursing as much as you needed to, due to the job demands.
This gave me an opportunity to go and just be a comfort to
another person in need,” adds Consuelo.
The family was so deeply thankful for the vigil volunteers. The
staff at the facility also deeply appreciated them, because it
gave them peace of mind that a loving person was present as
one of their own was entering his last days and hours.
These ladies offer the gift of their time and give from their
hearts. If you are interested in becoming a vigil volunteer or
a patient care volunteer, call us. You, too, will be blessed by
your experiences.
Consuelo experienced the gift of support when her husband
was in the hospital. His two best friends practically lived in
the waiting room area, so she could go home to rest. She
also had a sister-in-law who went to our Emogene Dolin Jones
Hospice House. Her family could not praise the care enough.
Also, her brother-in-law felt at peace with his decision to
take his wife to our Hospice House during her last days.
It was important to both ladies to feel like they were doing
something meaningful in their lives. “Consuelo and I went
together on our first visit and right away he was talking about
when he first moved to Huntington. I found out he even went
to the same church that I did when I first moved to the area.
We all felt comfortable right away, and he was having a good
day,” Virginia said.
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By Ruth Swanson, Hospice of Huntington Volunteer (with Sue Rosier)
Dick Rosier was a giant of a man. He was a natural leader with an
abundance of courage and faith, as well as a gigantic heart and a
wonderful sense of humor. He loved his family, flying, friends, and
helping others. He lived his life well, and made the world a better
place. He left his imprint of love upon everyone he touched.
Your Last Flight
We know that God is in control
As through life we explore.
Journeys made along the years
We learn to trust Him more.
We know that God has loved you,
And you are in His hands.
He’s given you His watchful care
As you’ve flown o’er many lands.
A pilot must feel close to God
Soaring through the blue.
Above the clouds, into the sun –
His presence there with you.
“God is my co-pilot,”
This slogan we often read.
But you made God the pilot
And let Him take the lead.
God took you from this earth below
To be with Him in heaven;
How fitting that the date He chose –
Was seven-four-0-seven. (747)
As God has now launched your last flight,
We’ll miss you as you’ve gone.
But this we can be sure of –
This last flight takes you home.
Ruth Swanson • July 2007
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Born Richard Frederick Rosier in Grafton, WV, Dick served God, his
country, and his family. His love of flying began shortly after high
school graduation, when he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Following
basic training, he was sent to special training, and then became an Air
Commando and pilot in the Special Forces. In 1965 he was sent to
Vietnam for thirteen months, flying missions out of Na Trang. On one
mission, his plane was shot down, leaving him and his troops stranded.
With his innovative and creative mind, Dick used the aluminum from
discarded beer cans to patch the multiple holes. With each patch,
Dick fervently prayed that God would get them out of their dilemma.
Those prayers were answered when Dick flew the plane, getting himself
and his comrades safely back to base. This bravery earned him the
President’s Medal of Honor.
While in Vietnam, some of his flights were distributing pamphlets of
information to educate the Vietnamese that the Americans were trying
to help them. Because of the nature of these trips, the planes became
known as “litterbugs.” Dick’s artistic expertise was displayed when he
designed a comical caricature of a “litterbug.” It became so popular;
it was painted on everything involving the distribution of the material.
During Dick’s tour of duty there, John Wayne made some visits with
the USO to entertain the troops. On one visit, he spotted Dick, who
just happened to be the exact height he was, both standing head
and shoulders above the rest. He called out to Dick, asking him to
come to him. He was sporting his Green Beret, and Dick wore his Air
Commando cap. Wayne requested they exchange hats, which they did
(temporarily, of course!) Dick treasured the home movies featuring his
own “adventures” with “The Duke.” Dick received the Vietnam Service
Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. As a result of the length
of time spent in the war without furlough, he was awarded an early
release of six months.
On arriving home, Dick’s first big purchase was a new Mustang convertible.
He renewed many friendships, one being a former classmate, Charlotte
Sue Clelland. Some mutual friends had made a bet with her; she lost and
had to help Dick wash his car. Sue was a young widow with an infant
son, Nathan. It was “love at first sight.” They married before Christmas
1967, and Dick adopted Nathan. Their daughters, Giselle and Renae,
completed their family. Their children later blessed them
with eight precious grandchildren. Dick sought employment
with B&O Railway, working his way up to Track Supervisor
in Buckhannon and later in Grand Rapids, MI, where he
and Sue were instrumental in starting the Lake Bella Vista
Christian Church. From there they moved to Cincinnati, OH.
With each move, they worked with the youth, organizing
groups in church, taking them on outings, and often having
them in their home. They eventually moved back to WV.
With his love of flying intensifying, Dick acquired both
private and commercial pilot licenses. He became a private
instructor, purchased a “Piper Colt,” then a “Cherokee Six.”
He gave many flight lessons over the next twenty years. Dick
often related skills in piloting to having faith. He talked
of “clearing your mind and focusing on the instruments.
Concentrate on what you’re doing, and then just fly the
plane.” He often applied these principles to difficulties in
life. To this day, when Sue is facing problematic situations,
she can hear his admonition, “Just fly the plane, Sue.”
Throughout life, Dick was a talented “handyman.” After
retiring, he worked full time at Howell’s Mill Christian
Assembly building, repairing and restoring – not just with
things, but also young lives.
Above: Rosier and his “Litterbug” logo.
Right: Working on Vietnam aircraft.
During the last months of his life, Dick confronted brain
cancer like a dutiful soldier, fulfilling God’s plan. He seldom
complained and enjoyed each day as much as possible.
Hospice of Huntington enabled him to be at home with
Sue, the children, and grandchildren who adored him. Just
as he had met battles in war, he bravely faced death. As
his thoughts turned to flying, his faith prepared him for his
final flight. So, on wings of faith, God took him home on
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community
corners
Hospice of Huntington welcomes
opportunities to be involved
in our local communities
Cabell County
Motorcycle Group Supports Camp Good Grief
Members of the Blue Knights West Virginia III Law Enforcement
Motorcycle Club donated $6,000 to Hospice of Huntington in
support of our annual bereavement camp for children, Camp Good
Grief. The money was raised during an August fundraiser at the
Huntington Police Recreation Farm. The newly formed group arrived
at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House on their motorcycles,
led by a police escort. “It’s all about the good and positives that
Hospice of Huntington does for numerous families and kids,” said
Blue Knights president Cass McMillian.
Prayer Shawl Volunteers Receive Thanks
Hospice of Huntington hosted a Prayer Shawl Volunteer Reception
for the ladies who knit and crochet shawls for our patients and
families. During 2011 this very special group of volunteers put in
over 12,000 hours of time making these very special gifts of love
and faith.
Elks Donation Supports Care
The Huntington Elks Lodge 313 made a $1,000 donation to our
organization as part of the Elks National Foundation “gratitude
grant.” “This community, including many of our members and their
families, have received assistance from Hospice of Huntington,
and this is our opportunity to tell them ‘thank you,’” said Richard
Maack, exalted ruler of the lodge. The presentation took place at
the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.
“Day of Service” Volunteers Lend Helping Hands
Members of the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Church’s welfare program
by performing a “Day of Service” for many local organizations.
Hospice of Huntington received their help in cleaning up around
our main office building and re-painting the parking lots. Thanks
to everyone!
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LINCOLN COUNTY
Fouth of July Parade Delights Residents
In July we participated in the Lincoln County Fourth of
July Parade. Nurse Rana Watson generously offered to
let our staff and Lincoln County Advisory Board member,
Olive Hager, ride in her monster truck. We had a great time
celebrating with the crowd and shared candy treats along
the parade route.
Annual Health Fair
Helps Educate the
Community
We attended the Lincoln
Primary Care Health Fair,
where we distributed
information and had a
chance to hear some
wonderful hospice stories
from local residents. Also, our chef at the Emogene Dolin
Jones Hospice House, Joe Smith, won second prize for
the Heat ‘n the Hills chili cook-off in Hamlin the same
weekend.
Rummage Sale Benefits
Lincoln County Patients
Lincoln County Advisory
Board members Olive
Hager, June Adkins,
Janet Sebert, Tammy
Adkins, and volunteers
Tina Hager and Carissa
Daily held a rummage sale and hot dog fundraiser to
benefit Lincoln County Hospice patients. Thanks to the
Center Point Baptist Church in West Hamlin for lending us
their kitchen and outdoor shelter for this event.
WAYNE COUNTY
“Wall of Honor” Offers Tribute
A special recognition reception to honor Veterans and active
duty military personnel was held in the Wayne Courthouse.
The occasion paid tribute to a “Wall of Honor” photo gallery
on display in the building, organized by Wayne resident
Dina Queen. Special thanks to Advisory Board member and
County Clerk, Jim Booton and his granddaughter Hannah
for singing the Star-Spangled Banner. And to the Wayne
High School Jr. ROTC for the Presentation and Retiring of
The Colors. It was wonderful to be able to celebrate our
military heroes—past and present. What an incredible
show of support.
Rummage Sale
Benefits Wayne
County Patients
Our Wayne County
Advisory
Board
held a rummage
sale in a space
donated by Arthur
Browning. Advisory
Board
members
Jean Artis and Pat Perry were joined by volunteers Arthetta
Browning, Joyce Watts, Trish Ferguson, and Dicey Hall
in raising money for Hospice of Huntington patients in
Wayne County. Way to go, ladies! Thanks to everyone in
the community who supported this effort.
Wayne County Fair Offers Summer Fun
Hospice of Huntington had a booth at the Wayne County
Fair. Wayne Advisory Board member Bruce Finley organized
the Fair, and Outreach Coordinator Pamela Grandstaff and
Advisory Board member Joy Ferguson helped get the
word out about Hospice. It was a wonderful time on the
fairgrounds and the gospel music performances were a
real blessing.
Southern Ohio
Lawrence County Fair - A Popular Attraction
Hospice of Huntington in Ohio had a booth in this
year’s Lawrence County Fair. Eastern Lawrence County
Advisory Board member Rick Slack, Hospice of Huntington
Chaplain Kit Jenkins, Western Lawrence County Advisory
Board member Jan Williams, Medical Records & Data
Management Supervisor Missy and Ray Burns, Matt Bess
and Operations Manager Rachel Sargent, Eastern Lawrence
County Advisory Board members Anne Dennison and Becky
Smith, Bereavement Counselor Leah Losh, Emogene Dolin
Jones Hospice House Director Renee Snyder and Outreach
Coordinator Pamela Grandstaff represented Hospice of
Huntington at the Lawrence County Fair. We’d like to
thank Eastern Lawrence County Advisory Board member
Eddie Marshall and his staff for their help in pulling it all
together for the event.
If you have an event or activity in your
community that we can become involved
in, contact Pamela Grandstaff, Community
Outreach Coordinator, at (304) 529-4217.
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Donor Wall Celebrates Generosity
May 5, 2011 marked the fifth anniversary for the Emogene
Dolin Jones Hospice House. That day was also special for
another reason. A new donor wall was unveiled during
a special program and reception to give thanks to the
generous donors who have given $25,000 or more in
support of our mission of caring for those nearing the
end of life. These donors are now part of our Dame Cicely
Saunders Society. The beautiful glass structure features
etched glass with donor names engraved upon it, as well
as a special tribute to Dame Cicely Saunders.
As an English doctor in the 1940s, Dame Cicely is
known as the founder of the modern hospice movement.
She recognized the inadequate care being provided to
those nearing the end of life. She went on to found St.
Christopher’s Hospice in England in 1967, becoming the
first hospice to link expert pain and symptom control with
compassionate care and research.
When Hospice of Huntington was founded in 1982 by a
senior nursing student, Laura Darby, at Marshall University,
the agency had barely $20,000 in the bank and a handful
of volunteer nurses to care for a dozen or more patients.
Today, due in part to the generosity of the community,
Hospice of Huntington to provides care to as many as
175 patients a day in Cabell, Lincoln, Mason and Wayne
counties in West Virginia, and southern Ohio, regardless of
their ability to pay.
Bill Dolin chose to honor the memory of his mother,
Emogene Dolin Jones, with a $1 million donation.
During the unveiling of the new wall, he reaffirmed
his commitment. “Whenever I talk to people from the
Huntington area, I hear nothing but wonderful things
about the care given to patients and the families. I feel
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honored to be associated with this place, because it means
so much to so many people. Hopefully, creating the Society
will help gain support forever,” he said.
“The underpinning for our success is donors who help
sustain us over a long period of time to make sure Hospice
of Huntington continues for those in need, forever. The
wall is a way to say thank you and tell them how much
their gifts have meant to patients and families,” said
Charlene Farrell.
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fundraising
Giving
Back to Our
Donors
Potential federal savings
resulting from a $10,000
contribution (NIP) to the
non-profit are as follows:
Federal Tax Savings - $1,650*
State Tax Savings - $5,000**
Total Savings - $6,650
By Karen Dickson,
Director of Planned Giving
and Major Gifts
Hospice of Huntington, Inc. is excited to announce our participation in
the 2011-2012 West Virginia Neighborhood Investment Tax Credit Program.
The Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) is a program overseen by the
West Virginia Development Office. Each year approved 501(c)3 non-profit
organizations are allotted state tax credits that can be given to eligible
donors who file taxes in West Virginia. This year Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin
and the West Virginia Legislature extended the Neighborhood Investment
Tax Credit Program through 2016 and increased the overall tax credit
allocation from $2.5 million to $3 million.
There were 182 non-profits requesting $8.7 million for the $3 million in tax
credits available. Hospice of Huntington received $36,000 in tax credit.
They are available on a first come first serve basis.
What does this mean to you?
This is an opportunity for our donors, both businesses and individuals, to
contribute to Hospice of Huntington, Inc. and receive up to 50 percent of
the contributed amount in the form of state tax credits. The tax credits
may be applied to the West Virginia Corporate Net Income Tax, Business
Franchise Tax, or Personal Income Tax. A tax credit is used to reduce
the total tax liability. These credits are in addition to any federal tax
deductions for charitable donations, thus, greatly reducing the cost of
the contribution to the donor. Contributions can be in the form of cash,
personal property, real estate, stock and in-kind professional services.
* Federal tax savings are based on the
assumption that the contributor is in
the 33 percent federal tax bracket and
itemizes deductions. Participating
organizations are designated 501(c)3 by
the IRS, and, as such, contributions are
deductible on federal taxes.
** State tax savings of $5,000 in the
form of NIP tax credit may be taken in
one year or over a period of a
five-year period.
Some Limitations Apply
The Neighborhood Investment Program
provides the donor an excellent way
to stretch the value of their charitable
contributions while helping to carry out
the mission of Hospice of Huntington
in our West Virginia service areas that
include Cabell, Lincoln, Mason and
Wayne counties. What makes the NIP
program a success is the opportunity for
Hospice of Huntington, Inc. to give back
to our donors who support our mission.
If you are interested in NIP tax credits
or have questions, please contact
Karen Dickson at 304-633-2169 or
kdickson@hospiceofhuntington.org.
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Heating Up the Greens
Golf Scramble
By Ashley Mannon, Marketing & Development Assistant
A great day was had by all at the 9th Annual “Heating Up the Greens” golf
scramble. Twenty-six teams took to the links at Guyan Golf & Country
Club in Huntington to raise more than $25,000 towards the mission of
caring for our patients.
Golfers were treated to a picnic-style lunch of cold cuts and pasta salad,
prepared by Hospice House Chef Joe Smith. A practice green was also
available for the golfers to warm up their swing before tee time. Though
the skies looked daunting at times, the rain did not reach the golf course,
providing a release from the stifling heat of the past few months. The
partly sunny, warm day was ideal for golfing.
Congratulations are in order to the golf team from Hall Funeral Home
who took the top spot. Their victory was announced at an awards dinner
featuring a Mexican buffet. Each team member received a first place
trophy and a prize package.
Hall Funeral Home
1st
place
Golfers purchased tickets for chances to win baskets graciously donated by
patrons of Hospice of Huntington. Names were drawn during the dinner,
and the winners were awarded their prizes. Some donated baskets were
sold in a live auction, which raised over $1,300 in additional funds for
hospice.
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the golf tournament
in any way for contributing to its success and helping our organization
provide the best care possible to better the lives of our patients.
2011 Sponsors
Presenting sponsor
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Team Rankings:
First Place: Hall Funeral Home
Second Place: Lamar Outdoor Advertising
Third Place: First Sentry Bank
Individual Contest Winners:
Closest to the Pin – Hole #6:
John Johnson (Baker Petrolite)
Closest to the Pin – Hole #15:
Dan Wolfe (Barboursville Class of ’66)
Longest Drive:
Zach Goad (Moses AutoMall)
thanks for your support!
Putting Contest:
Bill Blevins (State Electric Supply)
Golf Carts
2011 Teams
Baker Petrolite
BB&T Bank
BrickStreet Insurance
Bulldog Creative Services
Cabell Huntington Hospital
Chapman Printing Company Huntington
The C.I. Thornburg Company, Inc.
City National Bank
B & A Golf
Barboursville Class of ‘66
Dot Hicks
First Sentry Bank
Guyan International
Hall Funeral Home
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
Lincoln Primary Care Center
Moses Auto Mall
Pritchard Electric Company (Team 1)
Pritchard Electric Company (Team 2)
River Park Hospital
Somerville & Company CPAs, PLLC
State Electric Supply
Tri-State Building & Construction Trades Council
Walker Transfer, Atlas Van Lines
WSAZ
White Way Laundry & Dry Cleaning
Awards Dinner
Hole-in-One Contest
Practice Range
Photography
Alan & Catherine Morrison
Campbell Woods, PLLC
Golfer’s Lunch
Golfer Snacks
Trophies
Billboard Advertising
Bag Tagging
Beverages
Pepsi Bottling Group
ATOMIC DISTRIBUTING, INC.
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2011 Light-A-Life
TR E E CAM PAIG N
Are you looking for a
way to give back?
Hospice of Huntington needs
volunteers to collect donations during
the upcoming holiday season for our
annual Light-A-Life campaign.
Various shifts are available at the Huntington Mall tree
location throughout December and Marshall University’s
Memorial Student Center in November. If you are interested,
please contact Ashley Mannon at (304) 529-4217 or
amannon@hospiceofhuntington.org.
Since 1982, Hospice of Huntington has provided quality care
for nearly 15,000 patients. Our goal is to make sure that every
person in our community receives our help, regardless of
their ability to pay.
Join us in making a difference.
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With each tax-deductible
donation made in honor
or memory of someone,
a symbolic candle-of-life
is hung upon one of
our holiday trees.
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Ways to Donate
To request a donation card, call
(304) 529-4217 or visit
www.hospiceofhuntington.org
to make a donation by credit card or call the
Marketing Department. You will be asked
to provide the name of the person to
remember or honor. Hospice of Huntington
staff will ensure your candle is placed
upon one of our trees.
Hospice of Huntington’s
Speaker’s Bureau is
Spreading the Word
Did you know Hospice of Huntington has a speaker’s bureau?
In addition to our community outreach efforts at area
health fairs and festivals, we also have a team of experts
who are available to visit your workplace, club meeting,
place of worship, or civic group to share information about
the benefits of hospice care and helpful information on
many topics.
Myths and Facts about Hospice Care
The number one fear people have about Hospice care is
that their loved one will be over-medicated or their death
will come quicker if they call hospice. The fact is it’s up to
the patient, along with his/her physician to decide how
much pain medication is desired. Some people are willing
to tolerate more pain in order to stay coherent longer. At
Hospice of Huntington it is our goal to make the patient as
comfortable as possible, and to make the quality of life as
good as possible for as long as possible.
Advance Directives and Medical Power of Attorney
An advance directive is your legal statement of what you
want to have happen to you when you are no longer able
to communicate those preferences. If you have a major
stroke and as a result are brain-dead, and you don’t want
to be kept alive with breathing and feeding tubes, this is
how you make that choice known to health care providers.
Your medical power of attorney is the person you designate
to make decisions for you in the event that you can’t. This
person will make sure your advance directive wishes are
honored. Hospice of Huntington can provide forms and walk
you, your staff, or members of your organization through
this procedure. With enough advance notice we can also
provide a notary.
Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for someone with a terminal illness is difficult and
exhausting. We can help you find ways to ease your burden,
find local resources, and protect your physical, mental, and
emotional health.
Dealing with End-of-Life Issues
Choosing hospice care may be the toughest decision to
make for yourself or someone else. However, the help you
receive from hospice experts will make the experience less
difficult. It may improve your loved one’s quality of life
for whatever time they have left. Hospice of Huntington
helps caregivers and family members cope with medical,
emotional, financial, and practical issues related to the end
of life.
Help for Grieving Families
Families experience grief even before a loved one dies. We
can help you learn how to cope with this anticipatory grief.
We provide tips on ways to deal with bereavement as well
as helping someone you know who is grieving.
Through the Hospice of Huntington Speaker’s Bureau you
can learn very valuable information that may help you or
someone you know.
To schedule a speaker for your group, company, or organization,
please contact Pamela Grandstaff,
Community Outreach Coordinator, at (304) 529-4217.
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Honor Member
1 Million+
William C. Dolin
Grace Members
$250,000-$499,999
Anonymous Donor
Anonymous Donor
Garland C. Frasher Estate
Devotion Members $100,000-$249,999
Cabell County Excess Senior Levy Fund
Laura G. Darby
The Darby Family Foundation
Lydia Anne Carver Estate
Jeffrey Morrison
Inspiration Members $50,000-$99,999
Margaret K. & Frank L. Adkins
The Earleen Heiner Agee & Robert W. Agee Fund of the Foundation for the Tri State Community, Inc.
Orpha Beckett Estate
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Charles Clay Estate
Nancy & Earl Heiner, Jr.
Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc.
Huntington Clinical Foundation
The Huntington Foundation, Inc.
Ourania G. Forbes
Nancy Francis
Sally & Bill Gibson and Verna & Jim Gibson
Mary Elizabeth & Lewis Glick
Marcia & Steve Hatten
Linda and Fred Haughey
Charles D. Henson
Fern & Bartow Ned Jones
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Florine Keesee
Catherine & Alan Morrison
The Sue H. Moses Family
Trudy Phillips Estate
Radiology, Inc.
St. Mary’s Medical Center
Sally Wilson Residuary Trust
Caring Members
$25,000-$49,999
1st and 10 Foundation
Jean Ann & David M. Adkins
Advantage Toyota
BB&T WV Foundation
Janet E. Bromley
Joseph Cooke
Joan C. Edwards Equity Trust
The Earle S. Dillard Family
Charlene & Paul T. Farrell
Michael J. Farrell
Bob Fouch
Larry D. Fouch
Laurie & David Fox III
The Hamer Foundation
William Douglas Hamilton Estate
The Mary H. & J. Churchill Hodges Fund of the
Foundation for the Tri-State Community, Inc.
Helen & Ronald Hooser
Huntington Federal Savings Bank
McDonalds of Huntington
Kreps and Zachwieja Architects/Consultants, Inc.
Adelle Morrison
Mary Moser Estate
Sally B. Oxley
Jane & Jack Rardin
Rubberlite, Inc.
Robert W. Simmons
Mellanie B. & Thomas R. Wilmink II
Memorials
& Donations
February 1, 2011 - July 31, 2011
MEMORIALS
Eloise Baumgardner
Nat Baumgardner
Jeanette & Ron Adkins
Graydon & Juliabel Bazell
Jennifer Adkins
BB&T Wealth Management
Justin Adkins
Judy Beckett
Theresa Adkins
Nancy Beckett
William Adkins
Beckley Area Shag Club
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Agee
Lorna Belcher
Ijaz Ahmed
Lawrence & Nancy Bell
John & Wilma Akers
Tom & Mary Plyde Bell
Michael & Pamela Akers
Cindy Bennet
Gene & Gina Alessandrini
Carrie Bennett
Ann Allen
Thomas Bergquist
Helen Allen
Carol Berry
Walter Allen
Beta Sigma Phi Laureate
Joe Alley
Alpha Omnicron
John & Middy Aluise
Robert Beymer
Ari, Mangalika, & Dilum
Alice Bias
Aluthge
Joyce & Paul Bias
John & Dora Aman
Martha Bidal
Joseph & Jenny Amsbury
Ron & Roberta Bieber
John & Patty Anderson
Heather Bills
Jeffrey Arnett
Mary & Tom Billups,
Gloria Jean Artis
Jeff & Drew
Hazel Asamoto
Reco & Lucille Bishop
Kelley & Bonnie Asbury
William & Anna Bissett
Kasey Austin
Valerie Black
Jean Backus
Cynthia Blaine
Carolyn Bagby
Rosemary Bagby, Linda & Gary, Larry & Dottie Blankenship
Anita Blasius
Jimi & Patrice
Sara Blethen
Jim & Judy Bailes
Bluegrass Raceway, Inc.
Robert Bailey
Sally Bogers
George Barr
Beverly Johnson-Boldy &
Jane & David Bartram
Dan Boldy
Steven & Julie Bartram
Bob & Callie Boley
Janet Boley
Glenna Bondurant
Carol Booth
Keith & Lois Booton
Brian & Barbara Boren
Bouchillon, Crossan, &
Colburn, L.C.
Bob & Jimelle Bowen
Pamela Boyd
Stacey & Benjamin Brabbin
Lisa Brickey
Nancy Bright
Barbara Brimer
Kay & Larry Britton
William Bronosky
Joanne Brooks
Carrie & Travis Brown
Louis Brown
Dorothy Brownfield
Judi Bruce
G. David & Martha Brumfield
Glenn & Nell Brumfield
Ilene Brumfield
Elizabeth Buffington
Amy & Charles Bullock
Virginia Burcham
Jane Burdette
Ruth Burke
Teresa Burke
James Burkhardt
Victoria Burrows
Helen Bush
Sue & Don Buss
Charles & Betty Buzzard
Cabell Huntington
Home Health
Cabell Huntington Hospital
Cabell Huntington Hospital Laboratory Employees
Joy Cain
Paula Cain
Dorothy & Jim Call
Colleen Callahan
Myrta Callicoat
Campbell Woods, PLLC
Rodney Campbell
Sarah Carey
Barbara Carico
Larry Carrico
John & Catherine Carter
Linda Carter
Thelma & Fred Cartmell
Martha & Sam Casne
Susan Castle
Mike & Judy Catron
Mary Caul
Ceredo Historical Society
Joan Chambers
Bette Chandler
James & Mary Chandler
Arthur & Joyce Chaney
Johnny & Mary Chapman
Elmie Chase
Sue & Steve Chick
Catherine & Terrance Childers
Peachie Childers
Linden Chiles
Albert & Mary Clark
Catherine Clark
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Diann Clark
Ellen Clark
Larry & Delphia Clark
Gertrude Classing
Terri Clay
Michael Clowser
Leanne Cochran
John & Rebecca Cochrane
Billie Cofer
Jennifer Coffman
Marilyn & David Cohen
Roscoe Conner
Dolores Cook
Jill & David Cook
Sally & Don Cook
Lynda Corea
Fred & Mary Lou Corman
Roger Cornwell
John & Carolyn Crabtree
Alka Crews
Shane, Stephanie, &
Aaron Crum
Ewell & Avenelle Cummings
Tavia Cummings
Sheila Cupp
Byron Curry
William & Rosemary Curtis
Anna Damron
Willard Daniels
Joan Darkenwald
Becky DeAlba & Carol Newman
Jona Dean
DeAngelo Brothers, Inc.
Anita DeHart
Bill & Sarah Denman
Department at the School
District of Palm Beach County – Federal & State Programs
Joseph Derosa
Betty Deskin
Shawn & Cary Dixon
Fred & Delores Donohoe
Lena Douglas
Virginia Dowdy
Frank & Doralene Dowis
Nancy Dowless
Kevin & Cathy Doyle
Janet Draper
Lavonna Draper
Paula Duckworth
James Duncan & Celeste Fraley
William & Gladys Dunkle
Dr. Lawrence Dunworth
Irvin & Joan Eannaccone
Dr. & Mrs. Jack Eblin
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Jerry & Edgar Edwards
Lawanna Edwards
Terri Effingham
Mona Ellis
Lawrence & Janis Eplin
Carla Erwin
Nellie Ettling
Chreed Evans
Terry & Bob Fahner
Connie & Adam Farley
John & Connie Farrell
Michael & Anita Farrell
Paul & Charlene Farrell
Larry Felts
Ferguson Monuments
Julia Ferguson
Mary Ferguson
Virginia Ferguson
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Agape Class
First Sentry Bank
First United Methodist Church
Kathy Fisher
Mary Fisher
Rachel Fisher
J. H. Fletcher & Co.
Ronald Flora
Florida Street Baptist Church
Diana Fluri
Maurice & Hazel Flynn
Marian Folk
Fonduk Auto Center
Katherine Forbes
Peyton & Anna Forbes
Fortune Brands
Amber Foster
David & Laura Fox
L. W. & K. A. Franks
Becky & Dennis Freeman
Friends & Neighbors of
Lakeview Heights
Friendship Sunday School Class
Helen Frye
Arlene Fuller
Mike & Pat Fullerton
Jerry Furbee
Phyllis Gable
Genesis Education Services
Department
Nancy Gill
David Glick
Paul & Sandy Goad
Karen & Thomas Godlewski
Charles & Nicolette Goheen
Good Samaritan Church
Gordon Food Service
Ayshia Gore
Laura Gray
Marlene Gray
Norma Gray
Donald Greenwell
Mike & Donna Griffith
Marcella Grim
Mary Grim
Tony Gygi
Jack & Mary Hagan
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Hagaw
Cardis & Lelia Hall
John & Jo Ann Hall
Jean Hamilton
Sherry Hamilton
Julia Hampton
James & Linda Hanna
Patricia Hanshaw
Sondra Hanshaw
Tom & Nancy Hanshaw
Terry Deppner Hardin
Doug & Sue Hardman
Todd & Cleta Harless
Robert & Meredith Harman
Daniel Harmon
Katrina Harmon
Harold & Norma Harper
Gaytha Harris
Mike & Amy Harrison
Norma & Scott Harrison
Richard Harshbarger
Mary Hartley
Mary Hartsuch
Steve & Marcy Hatten
Jason Haught
Willie Haught & Linda Holmes
Mary Hawes
Sara Hawkins
Lee Anne Haynie & Kari Price
Kathleen & Sam Hazlett
Karen Heffner
Dee & Beth Heinz
Lisa & Brad Henry
Carlos & Wanda Hensley
Gloria Hensley
Hess, Stewart, &
Campbell, PLLC
Marty & Wendy Heyne
Highlawn Baptist Church Friendship Class
Mr. & Mrs. J. Churchill Hodges
Elaine & Barry Hoffman
Ralph Honaker
Jeff & Linda Hood
Ronald & Mary Hoopper
Kathleen Houck
Sherry & Tom Houvouras
Glenn Hulcher and Hulcher Family of Companies
Patricia Humphreys
Willard & Carolyn Hunter
Independent Insurance Agents of West Virginia, Inc.
Georgia Ingwerson
Ironton High School Class
of 1971
Jewel Jackson
Barbara James
Judy James
Karen Jarrell
Alex & Maxine Jenkins
Homer Jimison
Alberta Johe
C. Bosworth & Dorothy
Johnson
Josephine Johnson
Rita Johnson
Sheila & Bruce Johnson
T. R. Johnson & Son
Theodosia Johnson
William Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. J. Jones
Staci & Jeff Joy
George & Margaret Kastanas
Ryan, Rebecca, & Noah Keaton
Arlene Kelly
Bettina Kelly
Kentucky Organ Donor
Affiliates – Huntington Office
Jean Kincaid
Alison & Jon King
Edgar & Suzette King
Dave & Ruth Kirkland
Tim, Steve, John, &
Matt Kirtley
Doug & P. J. Kitchen
Kiwanis Club of Huntington
Martha Klasing
Dr. Stephen & Jane Kopp
Ann & John Krieger
Robert & Donna Kurucz
Diana Kyle
Jack Kyle
Ladies Auxiliary to So. Ohio VFW Memorial Post 6878
John LaFear
Denise & David Lahrman
Patricia Lake
Michael Lakin
Peggy Lang
Ted & Dolores Langdon
Debra Leonard
Lydia Leslie
Robert & Joyce Levy
David & Ann Lewin
Lexa & Lawrence Lewis
Lexington Coal Exchange
Helen Licata
Penny Lilly
Jim & Kathy Linsenmeyer
Ashley Lockwood
Denise & David Lohrman
Ross Love
Shirley Lovett
Sara Lowe
Dr. Christopher &
Pamela Lynch
David Lynd
Bill & Sue Mack
Eleanor Mallory
Linda Markham
Mabel Marshall
Carol Martin
Doug & Nan Martin
Fred & Donna Martin
Richard & Tammy Martin
Tracy Martin
Wilma Martin
James Mathis
Jewell Matthews
Dan & Malinda Maynard
Deborah Maynard
Wateka Mc Innis
James McAllister
David & Elizabeth McCabe
Mrs. Aubrey McCaleb & Family
Paul McCalvin
Florence McCarthy
Robert & Agnes McCaskey
Jessie McClain
Lynne McConkey
Ralph & Francis McDonie
J. Grant & P. Kheng McGuire
Mr. & Mrs. Bill McIntyre
Richard & Jane McLeod
The McMellon Family
Janet McMullen
Judith Melton
Ruth Meredith
Kathryn Merry
Emory Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Mills &
Kimberly
Mary Frances Miniaci Family
J. Monte
Jane Montsinger
Cam Moore
Kathy & Chuck Moore
Morning Pointe Ridge
Adelle Morrison
Billy Morrison & Family
Edward & Karen Morrison
Steve & Mary Morrison
Mt. Calvary Non Denominational Church
William & Marilyn Murdock
Terri & Robert Murnahan
Anne Myers
Bob & Poochie Myers
Myra Methodist Church
Jim Nash
Brenda Naylor
The Naymik Family
Roger & Linda Neighborgall
Duane Nelson
Mary Nenni
Dr. Robert & Deborah Nerhood
Joseph Ney
Betty & Chick Nikolaus
Elizabeth Nordeen
Donald O’Dell
Douglas O’Dell
Raedean Ogg
Joyce Paden
David Pancake
Chris & Kim Parsons
Al & Rosemare Pate
David Patton
Stephen Pauley
Jewell Paxton
Jewell Payne
Harry Peck
William Peck
Peoples Bank
Michael Perilli
Elsie Perkey
Jack & Claren Perkins
Margaret Perkins
Maggi Perl & Dottie Adkins
Geraldine & James Perry
Leslie Pettys
David & Carolyn Plants
Linda Pleasants
James & Jennifer Plyburn
Georgia Porter
Wayland & Patricia Porter
Jennifer & Timothy Potts
Birdie Pratt
Precision Pipeline Solutions
Barbara Price
Mary La Rosa Pritt
Dr. Bernard Queen
Linda Raines
Margaret Ramey
Edward & Pamela Rawn
Matt, Madeline, Susan, & Christine Rawn & Families
Carl & Anne Ray
Ilene Ray
James & Betty Reed
Mickie & Billie Reed
Brent Reedy
Resident Council of Woodlands Retirement Community
Dr. David Revell & Linda Holup
Randall & Lisa Rhoades
Jim & Betty Rice
Jim & Sue Richards, Bobby &
Lyle, Bill & Ruth, Fran & Don
Jack & Ann Riggs
Emy Riley
River Cities Community Church
Roach Baptist Church
Molly Robertson
R. Robertson, Jr.
Wilma Robinson
Rockwood Missionary Baptist Church
Teresa Rogers
Joan Rohde
Hope Romine
Lorene Rooper
Joey & Hope Roy
Ann Rudd
Clara Sadler
Elizabeth Sammons
Billie Santrock
Peggy Saunders
Kreidler-Shell Professional Women’s Club
Scott Orthopedic Center
Linda Scott
Margarette Sellards
Seventh Avenue Baptis Church – Ruth Circle
Marjorie Sexton
Pamela Sharp
Anne & Mike Shaw
John Shawkey
Linda Shelton
Kathleen Short
Walt & Vicki Sibley
Lillian Simpson
Ross & Ruby Simpson
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Skean
Betty Skeens
Paula Slone
General Lee & Patricia Smith
Gladys Smith
Roger & Brenda Smith
Somerville & Company, PLLC
Stephen & Elizabeth Songer
Alicia Sparks
Special Metals Bar Wire Dept.
Spring Valley Athletic Boosters Association, Inc.
Sherri Springer
William Spurlock
St. Mary’s Center for Education
Sara Staats
Staff of Chesapeake Elementary
School
Carrie & Landon Stanley
Kathleen Stanley
William & Eleanor Stark
Carol Stein
Lynda Stephens
Owen & Betty Stephens
John & Betty Stepp & Stephen
Billie Stickler
Rosemary Stover
Gloria Stowers
Garnet Sturgill
Margery Sturm
Lucy Sullivan
Lillian Swann
Martha Swisher
James Tackett
Rennie & Amy Talbert
Kenneth & Linda Tanksley
Margaret Taylor
Teays Valley Newcomers Club
Teays Valley Presbyterian Church
Cora Teel
Jack & Carolyn Templeton
Patricia Thacker
The Regency Club
The Rehabilitation Staff at Cabell Huntington Hospital
The Resident Council of
Woodlands Retirement
Community
Joyce Theus
Tina & Tommy Thomas
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Donald Thompson
Theo & Tom Tippett
Helen Toothman
Trinity O.P.C. Mission
Tri-State Pilot Association
Robert & Martha Trocin
Trowbridge Manor Resident Council
Nick & Louise Tsismanakis
Dr. Charles & Linda Turner
Ryan Turner
Union Baptist Church Adult
Sunday School
Union Chapel Community Church
University Obstetrics &
Gynecology Faculty & Staff
University Pathology Services
Richard & Carol Valentine
Robert Vass, Sr.
Doris Vickers
Carmella Vigilante
Becky & Glen Vinson
Bob & Janet Vital
Dr. John Walden
John & Peggy Walker & Family
David & Sharon Wallace & Laura & Morgan
Dave & Jenny Walton
Linda Warner
Warren Township Department of Special Services
Lanna Waugh
Matt Weiland
Nora Welch
Patricia Welch
Wells Fargo Ins. Services USA
Craig Wessman
Rick & Lynne Weston
Nancy Wheeler
Billye Whitaker
Jennifer White
Paul White
Tim & Shirley White
Donna Whitley
Heather Widdifield
Jim Wilcox
Dr. Marc & Holly Wild
Tom Wilkinson
James S. & Gail Williams
Tom & Peggy Wilmink
C. E. & Kim Wilson
Glen “Hack” Wilson
Randy Wilson
Richard & Margaret Wilson
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Stephanie Winfrey
Sandra & David Winters
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wise
John & Jan Wolfe
Womens Club of Beverly Hills GFWC
Elmer Woods
David & Martha Woodward
Wooten Machine Co, Inc.
Betty Wright
Bill & Erin Wright
WV Alpha Delta Kappa Beta Chapter
WV Music Teachers District 5
Xentris Wireless, LLC
Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter 6763
Bob & Janet Yost
Roderick & Barbara Young
Julie Younglove-Webb
Dr. William & Mary Lind Zitter
DONATIONS
Alcon
Alley, Joe Alley
Anonymous
Eileen Asbury
Beulah Baisden
Bank of America
Matching Gifts
Barboursville Lions Club, Inc.
Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church
April Blair
Willard Bowen
Carol Brodtrick
Jonathan & Nancy Broh
Blanche Browning
Charles & Vicki Buell
James Campbell
Jason Campbell
Maida Chapman
Combined Federal Campaign
CSX Good Government Fund Pacmatch
Charles Cupp
James Curnutte
Paula & Donald Davis
Glenn Drees
Cordell Edwards
Ferguson Monuments
First Presbyterian Church
Sandy & Mary Lou Fricke
Good Shepherd Freewill Baptist
Church Ladies Auxiliary
Greenbrier Heights Garden Club
Allison Henson
Alleda Hiller
Maxine Hoke
Huntington First Church of
the Nazarene
Huntington Lodge No. 313 B.P.O. Elks
Maurice Hylbert
Thomas & Karla Hysell
JP Morgan Chase Foundation
Marvin Kelly & Robin Linkfield
Helen Killeen
F. V. Kyle
Wayne Legg
Sheldon Levine
Stacey Lindsay
Jack & Mary Ann Lipps
Teresa Lowry
Helen Mathis
Maxine McComas
Joseph McDonie
Oak Hill UBI Church
O-I Lunch Bunch
Open Door Baptist Church
Robert Overmoyer
James & Teresa Pickett
Walter Pofahl
Richard & Thelma Preston
Ladonna Price
Patricia Ramey
Ranson, Mary Ranson
Dr. Roberta Rice
Virginia Ritter
David & Kim Robinson
Salem United Baptist Church
Marvin Slomke
Sunshine Freewill Baptist
Church
Teresa Chapter 257, O.E.S.
Jane Terrell
Beth Thomas
Theo & Tom Tippett
Lester Toler
Kenneth & Connie Turley
Minnie Wentz
White, Terry White
Roenna Womeldorf
Women of the Moose Barboursville Chapter 2223
Roger & Norma Wooten
C. E. Yeager
EMOGENE DOLIN
JONES HOSPICE HOUSE
(MEMORIALS)
David & Jean Ann Adkins
William R. Adkins
John & Wilma Akers
Bill & Frances Allen
Helen Allen
Armstrong
Larry & Joann Ruthelaine Bays
Thomas Bergquist
Patricia Billups
Dale & Mary Black
Cynthia Blaine
Neal & Barbara Blake
Jane Bradley
Julie Bruns & Family
Maxine Burcham
Sue & Don Buss
Bethel & Brenda Butcher
Cabell Huntington Hospital
Laboratory Employees
Bob & Janice Call
Scott Call
Bill & Helen Callahan
Heather Carter
Richard & Billie Cassell
Patricia Casto
Centralized Transcription
Department at St. Mary’s Medical Center
CHH Mother/Baby Unit
Churchill Oaks Homeowners
Association
Gregory Clay
Howard & Sharon Clay
Dr. Ann & David Coffaro
Janice Crone
Betty Curry
Helen Curry
Susan D’Aoust
Beth & Norman Daniels
Timothy & Jill Dayhoff
Discount Emporium, Inc.
Sarah Dixon
Beatrice Eagleston
Janice Eddy
Mona Ellis
Jo Ann Escue
Family of Milt & Opal B. Adams
Charlene Farrell
Fifth Avenue Baptist
ABW Circle #7
Jeanne Fletcher
Sandra Folsom
Peyton & Anna Forbes
Friendship Sunday School Class
Pauline Gilkerson
David Glick
Ayshia Gore
R. Hall
Bette Hammer
Dr. J. R. & Betty Hannan
Sondra Hanshaw
Greg & Terry Deppner Hardin
Gaytha Harris
Marion Hayes
Mr. & Mrs. David Hezlep
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hezlep
Betty Lou & Chester Holbrook
Dale Holschuh
Robert & Sara Hubbard
Huntington Cabell Republican Women
Jewel Jackson
Kit Jenkins
Gary & Linda Johnson
Katherine Johnson
Lucia Johnson
Josephine Kendall
Alison & John King
Wesley King
Doug & P.J. Kitchen
Patricia Lake
David & Madeleine Lithway
Marcia Lytton
Richard Mackel
Chris Maniskas
Craig, Carol Ann, John,
& Samuel Martin
Jewell Roark Matthews
Hester McCallister
Midge McClellan
Pamela McDaniel
Jack & Betty McFann
Matt & Nancy McGowan
Peggy McMillian
Ralph & Betty Midkiff
Jennifer Miliano
Ann Miller
Winston & Sandra Miller
Mineral Labs
Helen Muncy
Bing & Phil Murphy & Family
Mary Ann Nash
Vernon & Patty Norris
Robert Null
Susan O’Connell
Joe & Nina Overby
Cindy Pancake
Rhonda Perry
Gloria Porta
Jenny & Tim Potts & Family
Mary Emily & Paula Pow
Red Hat Divas of Barboursville
Petie Romano
Vicki & Michael Rosenberg
Brett & Shelley Rowe
Dennis & Patsy Ruffner
Dr. & Mrs. Maurice Saleme
Salt Rock Community Church
Gladys Sargent
Bob & Barb Schildman
Betty Setliff
Anne & Mike Shaw
Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Shaw
Carl & Janet Simmons
SMMC Chart Completion
Room Staff
Sonshiners SS Class –
First Baptist Church Waverly
St. Mary’s Hospitalist
Physicians
John, Betty, & Stephen Stepp
Michael Steward
Supervalu
Martha Swisher
William & Florence Tackett
Gerry Thompson
Betty Triplett
Trowbridge Manor Resident Council
Ann Urling
C. Urling
Becky & Glen Vinson & Family
Jeanne Wagner
Linda Warner
Waterloo Coal Co., Inc.
Mrs. Nedwin Weekly
Matt Weiland
Janet Wetherholt
Wandel & Deloris White
Susan Wilkes
Jim Willcox
Minnie Williams
EMOGENE DOLIN
JONES HOSPICE HOUSE
(DONATIONS)
Barboursville Lions Club
Patricia & David Carlson
Diana Kipp
Open Door Baptist Church
Ann Wade
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Bob Fouch
Charles Henson
Ned & Fern Jones
Alan and Catherine Morrison
MEMORIAL BRICK
CAMPAIGN
Joy Adkins
John Aluise
Nancy Aluise
Tony Aluise
Phyllis Bell
Alice Bias
Barbara Booth
Steve Briscoe
Sandra Byrd
Sandra Kay Byrd
Timothy Callahan
Barbara Cassidy
Patricia Casto
William Chapman
Patty Cole
Randall Collins
Jane Cooper
Nancy Fisher
Darrell & Gary Fonduk
Dr. Arthur & Alice Fricke
T. Hanshaw
Robert E. Hardin
Herbert Karlet
Kathleen Kilen
Harry & Vanessa Marks
Betty McCallister
Shawn Mount
Judy Nelson
Charles Norris
Debby Ours
Sally Plybon
Vanessa Price
Ivan Scarberry & Mareia
Holland
H. Paul Shultz
SK Lubricants Americas, Inc.
Deborah Stover
Gerry Thompson
Margaret Turner
Rosemary Watts
Carl White
Women’s Health Services, LLC
Fred Wood, Sr.
Jacqueline Woody
Thomas Worley
E. Worrell & Family
“GIFTS FROM THE
HEART” CAMPAIGN
(MEMORIALS)
Delores Adkins
Rodney & Karen Adkins
Joe Alley
Gloria Jean Artis
Charles Astle
Alyce Ball
James & Avenell Booton
Clarence Bryant
Kimberley Burcham
Phyllis Burd
Letha Campbell
Maureen Carbone
Margaret Carson
Sharon Clagg
Betty Lee Craig
Lula Cremeans
Lois Dickson
Jerry & Virginia Earwood
Brandi Ebert
Terry & Sandra Fenger
Linda Giles
Diana Griffin
Mary Hammond
Phyllis Hammond
Sue Hanshaw
Diana & Charles Hatton
Dottie Head
Chauncey Henry
Linda Hensley
John & Sandy Hinshaw
Brenda Houchin
Deloris Jarrell
Norton Kaplan
George & Margaret Kastanas
Rosery Kingrey
Rosemary Knight
Dr. Stephen & Jane Kopp
James & Sylvia LaFon
Lois Litz
Carolyn & L. Dale Manns
David & Joanne McCown
John Meadows
Ruth Meredith
Marsha Mohr
Mr. & Mrs. Spencer Moore
Eva Moreland
Evelyn Paugh
Lawrence Pauley
Drema Perry
Geraldine Perry
Dorothy Preece
Myrtle Prichard
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Mary Rakes
Rice, L. Dale Rice
Kenneth Richardson
James Rife
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Riggs
Patricia & Ralph Rood
Nina Shaffer
Deborah Sheley
Irma Shy
Tom & Dottie Simpkins
Glenn Smith
Lindon & Mary Smith
Patricia Spradling
Lillian Swann
Dianna Taylor
Wanda Tenney
Theo & Tom Tippett
Helen Toothman
Anne Turman
Steve & Kathleen Turner
Janet Wallace
Hack Wilson
Janice Wise
Vicki Wiseman
Craig Young
Ed & Becky Zimmerman
“GIFTS FROM THE
HEART” CAMPAIGN
(DONATIONS)
Herbert & Reda Alford
Willoe Ashworth
Mary Babcock
Larry & Linda Bias
Beverly Billups
Bruce Billups
Henry & Sharon Blume
James & Avenell Booton
Sheila Booton
Patricia Boster
Charles Budd
Charles & Vicki Buell
Sandra Burton
James Butler, DDS
Patrick & Katherine Caldwell
Nancy Campbell
Canada Chapel Church
Jack & Ann Cappellari
Charles & Norma Carroll
Nancy Carter
Amy Cassidy
Brenda & Ed Chapman
Patricia Chapman
Mary Childers
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Ms. W. Christian
Martha Churton
Elsie Copley
Mrs. J. Core
Phyllis Crawmer
Stephen & Deborah Cremeans
John & Peggy Crowder
Charles Cupp
Betty Curtis
Royce Damron
Willis & Bertina Damron
Beverly Davis
Paul & Martha Day
Kenneth & Rosemary Dillon
Mary Dodrill
T. K. Dodrill Jewelers
John & Judith Dorsey
William Dorsey
Brandi Ebert
Patricia Eisel
Mona Ellis
Sharon Fizer
Walter & Norma Fleming
David Glick
John & Ellie Grigsby
Kaye Hamlin
Nancy Hanger
Debbie Henderson
Marjorie Hollandsworth
Ernest Holley
Milton Huffman, Jr.
Judith Jackson
Pauline Jackson
Alberta Johe
Melinda & Joseph Kahn
Phyllis Keith
Roger & Elizabeth Kimber
Joye & James Lamp
Vaughneda Lawson
Charlene Leist
Bob Lieving
James & Marjorie Lilly
Ruby Lundy
Ruby Lycan
Helen Mathis
Judy Midkiff
Richard & Kay Mobayed
Dolores Moore
Lawrence Moore
R. Morgan
Fred & Vicky Murdock
Paul & Carlyn Napier
Donald & Barbara Perry
Geraldine Perry
John & Sue Persinger
Charles Pletka
J. Powers
Mary Powers
Dorothy Preece
Billy Price
Margaret Ramey
Clara Reese
Sherry Rowe
Rose & Tony Saad
Mabel Shafer
Deborah Sheley
Mark & Janet Sheridan
Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Shimp
Janice Shrewsbury
Irma Shy
Becky & Steve Simmons
Tom & Debbie Simpkins
Geraldine Simpson
Frances Sleeth
Carolyn Smith
David Smith
Jesse Southall
Tom & Dottie Spry
Troy & Merilyn Spry
Beatrice Stiltner
Priscilla Stone
Mary Sutfin
Mary Swepston
Patricia Sydnor
Katie Thompson
Albins Tillers
Betty Tippett
Helen Toothman
Ted & Karon Turley
Sidney Turnbull
Robert Vanatter
John Via
Michael & Vickie Watts
Nancy Weider
Betty White
Roenna Womeldorf
Roger & Norma Wooten
C. E. Yeager
“SPRING FEVER”
BEACH PARTY
Anonymous Donor
Melanie Beckett
Billie Brooks
Sheila Brownfield
James Butler
Brian Byrd
Mark Call
Christy Carr
Serena Clements
CompreCare
Rebecca Compton
Leo & Paula Cremeans
Charlene Farrell
James & Frances Ferguson
Susanne Ferguson
Fifth Third Bank
Sharon Fuller
Jill Griffiths
Charles & Pamela Gruber
J. Hannan, Jr.
Tara Hartwick
Christina Hofmann
Kit Jenkins
Keaton’s Collision Center
Verena Kimler
Lora Lavery
Leo Cremeans, Inc.
Amy McGinley
Chuck McKenzie
Melanie Moore
Dr. Richard & Sally Oakes
Patricia Perry
Pritchard Electric Company, Inc.
Nina Rakes
Rebecca Randolph
Fred Ranson
John Reid
Molly Robertson
Rachel Sargent
Becky & Steve Simmons
Michael Snyder
Candis Stout
Sarah Walling
Wayne Windle
Jack Wise, III
Daniela Woodyard
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Wray
HOSPICE HUGS
Friendship Class – Kenova
United Methodist Church
Wanda & John Skidmore
Wesleyan Class – Kenova
United Methodist Church
CAMP GOOD GRIEF
Anonymous Donor
Michele Ramey
Tom C. Smith Trust Fund
“HEATING UP THE
GREENS” GOLF
SCRAMBLE
Dan Booth
Cabell Huntington
Hospital
City National Bank of
West Virginia
T. K. Dodrill Jewelers
Guyan International
Ernie Hall
Pryce Haynes Associates
Dorothy Hicks
River Park Hospital
Somerville & Company, PLLC
State Electric
Ann Tao
Tri-State Building &
Construction Trades
Council
Walker Transfer, Inc.
Daniel Wolfe
WSAZ
MEMORIAL TREE
CAMPAIGN
Ann Allen
Carissa Dreher
Wanda Keaton
Helen Mosley
Michael Riley
Debra Salmons
Bridge of Caring
Nestled on the banks of the Ohio River with a view of the 31st Street Bridge, the Emogene
Dolin Jones Hospice House offers the perfect location for our “Bridge of Caring.” The leaves,
clouds and stones can be inscribed in perpetuity in remembrance or honor of a special
person. It chronicles the growth of philanthropic support for Hospice of Huntington.
This “Bridge of Caring” Donor Wall is much more than a beautiful sculpture. In addition to
recognizing significant naming gifts in a permanent and meaningful way, it also symbolizes
our long-standing tradition of excellence in providing compassionate physical, emotional
and spiritual care for those with a life limiting illness and continued support for their
families.
If you are interested in supporting this project through your special gift, please contact
Karen Dickson, Director of Planned Giving and Major Gifts, at (304) 633-2169 or by email
at kdickson@hospiceofhuntington.org.
Thank you to those who have supported our Bridge of Caring through your
donations through August 31, 2011.
Bertha Allen
Robert Bailey
James and Joyce Baisden
C-K Florist, LLC
San and Vivian Collins
John & Betty Cook
Kerry Crawford
Ron and Jo Anne Cyrus
Jeffrey and Patricia Greenhill
Fred & Linda Haughey
Elizabeth and Michael Hensley
Scott Hensley
Kit Jenkins
Alberta Johe
James and Kathleen Linsenmeyer
Mark Mauldin
Buck and Eileen McComas
Jerry and Shirley Midkiff
Edward and Karen Morrison
Earl and Frankie Newman
Charles D. Pratt
Jim and Gaynelle Smith, Jordan-Smith Electric Company, Inc.
Donna Underwood
Jeffrey A. Strickland and Janet Wolcott
Wayne County Advisory Board
Kristen Weekley-Cooley
Luther Woods
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the last word
A Son’s Journey
By Frank D. Vance, Jr, Son of Franklin D. and Arlene C. Vance
My father, Franklin D. Vance, passed away at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House on
June 13, 2011. In October of 2010, it became obvious that both my parents were in need of
additional care because of their continued decline. Both had been battling lung cancer and
other peripheral issues. As an only child, seeing both parents in such a state left me feeling
frightened, isolated and alone. It was quite an uncertain time.
As a result of my prodding and the compassion of the hospice nurse and social worker, both
of my parents willingly joined the hospice program. Mom’s involvement was relatively brief.
Following her funeral, it was apparent that Dad could not live on his own. After many
discussions and arguments, he finally agreed to move in with me in Alexandria, Virginia. I
got him involved with the program in my area. Whenever we came to Huntington, Hospice
of Huntington continued to watch over him.
When we came back (to Huntington) for a family reunion last June, Dad took a decidedly bad
turn on the day we were to return to Virginia. The nurse recommended the Emogene Dolin
Jones Hospice House. There, Dad received excellent care. All the staff members were kind,
gentle and compassionate, not only to Dad, but also to my daughter and me. Dad passed
away one week later.
We are so grateful for your kind compassion. I have now become one of your organization’s
biggest fans. Throughout my ordeal with my parents, I have been struck by the negative
concept a lot of well-meaning people have of hospice. So, I am willing to give back by doing
whatever I can do to change this perception.
From left to right: Laura F. Vance, Franklin D. Vance,
Frank Vance, Jr., and Jessica H. Vance
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THE TRI-STATE’S ONLY
COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER
WITH CYBERKNIFE TECHNOLOGY
St. Mary’s Ad by the Most Experienced
Delivered
Radiation Oncology Team in our Region
Philip Lepanto, MD
If you’ve gone to another cancer center
and they’re trying to send you out of town
for treatment, call St. Mary’s Regional
Cancer Center for a second opinion.
Everything you need is at St. Mary’s. We’ve
been providing advanced care for cancer
patients since 1965.
Sanjeev Sharma, MD
Kim Jones, RN, BSN
CyberKnife Coordinator
304.399.7460 • www.st-marys.org
The Hands of Experience® in Advanced Cancer Care
Non-Profit
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Huntington, WV
Permit 71
P.O. Box 464
Huntington, WV 25709
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
DAYS
OPEN SATUR
10 am - 2 pm
er 17th
thru Decemb
Whether you’re looking for that perfect gift for someone or just want
to treat yourself, the Hospice Gift Shop has something for every occasion.
R EGU L AR SHOP HOURS
Monday through Friday
With unique gifts, unusual creations and local specialties, you’re bound to find what
you’re looking for and more! Stop by today and shop until your heart’s content while
helping the local community and a good cause. All proceeds benefit Hospice of
Huntington, Inc.
10 am – 4:30 pm
Unique gifts for all occasions.
1101 6th Avenue • Huntington
Where every purchase is a gift.