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Heart of Glass
Blenko Glass is a West Virginia treasure that spans generations. Nothing symbolizes the state of West Virginia better or more beautifully than Blenko Glass. We will discuss current and former craftsmen and designers and how important it is that Blenko and West Virginia glass be appreciated and valued by the younger generation.

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

ERIC EYRE - State Of Decay

Monday - Charleston Gazette Section D - was the final installment of Eric Eyre's series focusing on oral health problems in West Virginia. You must go on line or find a Gazette paper and view this series. It makes great dinner / debate conversation.

Eyre reminds us that 20 percent of West Virginia's population live in households NOT connected to a public water system and use well water instead. West Virginia has the sixth lowest percentage of people using public water in the nation. This means 20% of our population has no Fluoride treatment. The CDC has listed water fluoridation as one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the past 100 years.

If you haven't read the series please do, and if you haven't seen your dentist for regular cleanings, make it a priority and start now . . . . don't loose your teeth . . . someone gave me a

needlepoint pillow that states: A tooth is more valuable than diamonds!
Start now to protect the dental health care of your children. hjh

This afternoon, I'll be taking photos of BLENKO GLASS at the Art Shop in Taylor's Bookstore, The Clay Center and at the Purple Moon on Capitol Street. We'll be posting information about the BLENKO available at both sites and photos of the BLenko.