10A The Mountain Messenger, Thursday, August 16, 1990
Helen Woodward
Sornetimes when we think
about herbs we think m terms of
something delightfully flaw)rful
to add to our everyday menu.
What wonderful thoughts, for
herbs are plants that not only
enhance the flavors of foods but,
as a bonus, also add value to
what we eat. Herbs would not
be called herbs if, as generally
classified common plants, they
did not serve some purpose to
our human systems.
Dictionaries tell us that plants
are refered to as herbs when
they contribute a medicinal or
seasoning effect. Over many
thou. nds of years these effects
have overflowed into the cos-
metic industry. Many herbs, pre-
served as creams, ointments, or
salves do have an almost imme-
diate and direct influence on ex-
ternal problems when used on a
regular basis. At the same time
added herbal assistance does
come from the odtside when the
same or other herbs are taken in-
ternally to benefit the overall
functioning systems of our bod-
ies.
Unique to Chinese herbal
medicine is a catagory consisting
entirely of minerals and shells.
Since these forms of herbs are
now in an inorganic state side
effects are not uncommon and
care should be used m prepara-
hen. These mineral supplements
are heavy and therefore hard to
digest. Taken in too large quani-
ties they cause indigestion and
loss of appetite, tn acute condi-
tions they will cahn the spirit,
treat insomnia, irritability and
nervousness when administered
properly. Dragon bone (os dra-
conis) and oyster shell (ostrea
gigas) are considered safe t,o use
and extremely effective. Other
minerals used are amber (suc-
cinum), cinnebar {cmnabaris),
flurite (floritum), hematite
(haemititum), magnetite (lode-
stone), and pearl (pteria margar-
itifera). Normally the stones or
shells are boiled with other
herbs and the liquid is taken m
tea form.
In Ayurveda medicine the
process of "humanizing" these
minerals is taken a step further.
By repeated incinerations and
similar processes, me minerals
are purified. These resulting ox-
ides are considered safe and
non-toxic to the system when
taken m small quantities.
By learning how to meet our
resttul needs perhaps we could
avoid this long process of min-
eral preparation by just taking a
nap once in a while.
Editor's Note: These articles
are intended for educational pur-
poses only. They are not intended
to treat, diagnose or prescribe,
nor to be considered as a substi-
tute for professional care.
Teacher Changes
Veterans' Group
Attends Training
I!
Resignations: Michael H. Ay-
ers, Teacher, Mathematics,
Greenbrier East, effective 8/10/
90; Gregory H. Curry, Football
Coach, Lewisburg junior High,
effective 7/25/90; John W.
Dyche, Ass't. Football Coach,
Greenbrier East, effective 7/23/
90; Genevieve W. Friedman,
Teacher, General Science, Renick
Junior High, effective 8/20/90;
Brian K. Jones, Teacher, P.E./
Health, Rdpert Jr High and
Ass't. FootbaU ?oach, Green-
brier West, effective 8/1/90;
Ronald R. Legg, Ass't. Football Sandy Patterson, (left to right)
Coach, White Sulphur Jr High,Bertie Patterson, Nedra Wykle, .....
effective 7/25/90; Frederick E. and Hank Hauser.
Morgan, Jr, Teacher, Music/
Band, Greenbrier Junior High,
effective 8/1/90; Jerry G.
Pcholinsky, Speech/Language
Therapist, Itinerant, Effective 8/
2{)/90; Richard E. Riggleman,
Teacher, Drop Out Prevention,
Itinerant, Eastern End of
County, effective 8/14/9{); Cyn-
thia H. Sabin, Teacher, Grade 1,
Williamsburg Elementary, effec-
tive 8/1/90) Deborah K.
Sprouse, Teacher, Grade 5, Ron-
ceverte Elementary, effective 8/
6/90; Wade Lynn Sprouse,
Teacher, Grade 3, Lewisburg
Elementary, effective 8/6/90;
Elden Ray Still, Athletic Trainer,
Greenbrier East, effective 7/18/
90; Kenneth H. Tasker, Bus Op-
erator {Bus #82-19), Smoot/Gbr.
West, effective 7/23/90;
Create New Positions Ef-
fective 7/30/90; one teacher,
Remedial Reading, Chapter I,
Frankford Elementary; one
teacher, Remedial. Reading,
Chapter 1, Roncever e Elemen-
Four V.F.W. and Auxiliary
members of Post 3116 Caldwell,
attended an officers school of in-
structions July 21 and 22 at Ce-
dar Lakes.
They received training in dif-
ferent areas of safety, cancer
fund and grants, legislative,
americanism, drug abuse, and
administration.
The training is to enable the
Veterans of Foreign Wars to bet-
ter serve our community and
our country.
4' X 8' Floor
Utility Trailer
wood sides 2'X10'
$100 for information leading to
the arrest and conviction of the person
or persons that stole this trailer.
Contact the State Police or
call 645-2710
tary; one teacher, Remedial
Reading, Chapter 1, White
Sulphtr Elementary; one
teacher, Remedial Math, Chapter
1, Lewisburg Elementary.
Abolishment of Position --
New Position -- Effective 7/30/
90; Abolished position, Phys.
Ed.Health/Soc. St., Reniek Jr
high; new position, General Sci-
ence/Soc. St., Renick Jr High.
Local Boys Play
at Princeton
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RT. 219 NORTH LEWlSBURG, W.VK
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Dewey Beckett (left) and Ron Wojieck
From Germany to Fairlea--
Friendship Continues Into Business
The First National Bank of
Bluefield Tennis Tournament
held in Princeton had several
area tennis players entered --
Chris Long, Jason Long, Russell
Huff man, Reid Matheny, Ry
Bohrnstedt and Thomas Bohrn-
stedt -- all of Lewisburg.
Thomas Bohrnstedt won the
12 and under singles, Reid
Matheny and Ry Bohrnstedt
were the winners in doubles in
14 and under. Thomas Bohmst-
edt and Alex Miller from Fair-
rn(; " won in doubles for the age
group of 12 and under.
By Jonathan Wright
A friendship that began in
Germany nine years ago contin-
ues in Fairlea at Cornerstone
Bookstore. Ron Wojieck and
Dewey Beckett say times have
never been better for their busi-
ness. Their recent move to a
4,000-square-foot store in Red
Oaks Shopping Center was
made necessary by consistent
growth during their eight-year-
old venture, they say.
"We've really been blessed,"
Mr Wojieck said. "Many busi-
nesses take several years to
make a profit, but we made
money from the first year. We
enjoy what we're able to do in
this area."
It was when Air Force Ser-
geant Wojieck and Army Cap-
rain Dewey Beckett, Quarter-
master Supply Officer, were sta-
tioned in Germany at
Zweibrucken that the two be-
came acquainted. "We met at a
banquet and soon became good
friends through a Bible study
fellowship," Mr Beckett said.
"We both had a desire to go
into business, and we discussed
it frequently with each other,"
Mr Wojieck said. "We particu-
larly wanted to get into a Chris-
tian-oriented business if at all
possible."
After the two left Germany
they stayed in touch. "It was
about a year after we met that
Dewey sent me a cassette tape--
that's how we corresponded--
and said; 'Hey, how about a
Christian bookstore?' 1 liked the
idea, and we agreed to pray
about it. We felt more and more
that it was the right thing to do."
Mr Beckett grew up in White
Sulphur Springs, while Mr
Wojieck was raised in Adams,
Massachusetts. "Dewey didn't
know of a Christian bookstore in
his area at the time, although we
later discovered that Baldwin's
Christian Bookstore was located
there," Mr Wojieck said. They
had already decided to leave the
area, though, so when we made
the final decision to open up our
business, we came in and filled a
need ."
After a few months of operat-
ing in Neola and then in White
Sulphur Springs during the
store's first year, 1982, Mr
Wojieck and Mr Beckett secured
corner store space, now occu-
pied by Seneca Jewelers, at Red
Oaks Shopping Center in
Fairlea. "People received us with
a lot of enthusiasm," Mr Wojieck
said.
In 1985 the store was moved
next door to the former offices of
C. P. TayloL an optometrist. The
new facilities provided the busi-
ness added room for inventory
expansion.
In mid-May of this year, Cor-
nerstone moved to its present
site. Former occupants were the
Factory Outlet Store and
Ashley's. "We are now the larg-
est Christian book store we
know of in West Virginia," Mr
Beckett said.
"In our first month since
moving, we saw a tremendous
increase in business," Mr
Wojieck added. "People can see
us better now that we're back at
the front of the shopping center.
We're getting a lot of new folks
in here, too."
"What we're trying to do,"
Mr Beckett said, "is not only
supply churches with their
needs, but also create a Christian
alternative to what's in the
world. We have Christian vide-
otapes, n-msic, novels, cards. We
feel they are meeting a definite
need."
The store has tripled its in-
ventory of greeting cards and
t-shirts. T.he most popular items
are music tapes, Bibles, inspira-
tional gift items, and books.
Videotapes on a variety of Chris-
tian topics are available for
rental.
A rapidly growing item is the
vocal accompaniment tape. The
new store has two private rooms
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in which customers can
tapes Oil headphones.
tional sound room is
for previewing other
Mr Wojieck graduatl
North Adams (
State College with a
business admini
entering the Air Force.
ctt graduated from
University in Huntin
degree in accounting
joining the Army.
The bookstore
opening promotional
new location August 27
September 1.
Main
The White Sulphm
Main Street Program
ricers of the Main
on August 7 at the
regularly scheduled
since hiring new
gram manager, Jeffrey
Recently returning
training seminar in
the Board elected
are Catherine Jost,
Richard Sayford,
Vice President;
Secretary; and Gail
Treasurer.
selected were
sons which will head
committees which
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Main Street l'rogram.
clude John Gillespie,
wis, Cathy RennarC
Schenk, and Melissa
Other members of the
elude Bill Bowling,
Bowling, Ralph
Walkup and Steve
Main Street White
Springs is now prepal
selves for a visit from
dins, State Director of
Virginia Main Street
Ms Eddins will be irl
Sulphur Springs Aug1
24 to discuss the
jectives" of Main
Sulphu r Springs.
For more
Jeffrey Bricket, Prograt
ager, Main Street White
Springs, West Mairl
White Sulphur
Phone 536-1454.
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