Editorials

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down

UP: To the newly formed nonprofit 100+ Women Who Care in the MOV, which recently donated $4,325 to the Children's Listening Place Child Advocacy Center. "We are so proud of the work The Children's Listening Place does," said founding member Jessica Huffman. "They were very deserving of the donations and beyond monetary impact, we hope the event created more awareness about their organization and the heroic work they do every day." Greg Collins, executive director of the CLP, said "Nonprofits are problem solvers, it's just that simple." It sounds as though this group of women is well on its way to becoming another part of solving some of the challenges our region faces. Thank you, ladies.

UP: To both Parkersburg High School Principal Kenny DeMoss, who was named West Virginia Principal of the Year; and PHS teacher Emma Romanowski,who was the West Virginia Art Education Association 2021 High School Art Educator of the Year. The two were honored again at last week's Wood County Schools Board of Education meeting. We already knew our communities are full of talented, passionate educators who make a difference for our kids. It is good to see some of that talent recognized for the whole state to see.

UP: To West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's effort to warn residents against charitable solicitations from their house of worship or faith-based charities. Some fraudsters have taken advantage of churches doing the right thing by moving worship to a remote format, and are making phone calls to parishioners pretending they are raising funds for the church. "If in doubt, parishioners should call the pastor or church office," Morrisey said. It is a shame, but good-hearted, giving people can sometimes be particularly vulnerable to scams like these. Do your homework and protect yourselves, folks.