Miscellany

Save the Date!

On Jan. 21, 2009, make the call for CLEAN. The peoples action has moved the nation in a new direction.

Our clean energy future depends of your continued action.

So please watch OVECs website and theclean.org for details.

And call for CLEAN January 21. Because, Citizens Lead for Energy Action Now.

Recent Memorial Contributions

OVEC thanks family and friends of Robert Anthony "Tony" Seaton and Beverly Hennen Van Hook, who chose to honor the memory of their recently-departed loved ones by donating to OVEC. 

These legacy contributions are a lasting and meaningful way to pay tribute to Tony and Beverly for their personal commitment and love for the environment. 

Fast and Prayer Thanks

To all our friends who participated in the West Virginia Council of Churches Fast for Peace in the Coalfields - thank you!

There were dozens of supporters in West Virginia, Kentucky and even Minnesota who fasted and prayed during the two weeks prior to the hearing before the Fourth Circuit in September.

And although the news media and Coal Association could not understand why we would do such a thing, those who took part know the power of positive spiritual energy!

Tell It To The (New) Prez

President-elect Obamas team says: "Tell us your story and the issues that matter most to you. Share with us your concerns and hopes. Tell us the policies you want to see carried out in the next four years."

Go to www.change.gov/page/content/americanmoment to share your thoughts.

Congratulations!!!

P To Ivan Steifel, who won the Brower Youth Award for his student organizing work. Ivan was an integral part of making Mountain Justice Spring Break happen.

P To attorney Joe Lovett, who was named one of Plenty magazines Plenty Twenty for 2008 (honoring 20 people who are bettering the planet).

P To independent filmmaker David Novack. His documentary Burning the Future: Coal in America, which features OVEC volunteers and staff, continues to win awards including the Best Film at the Ninth Annual WV Film Festival and the 2008 International Visual Communications Association Clarion Award.

Davids film also just won the International Documentary Associations 2008 Pare Lorentz Award, presented to the filmmaker whose documentary best represents the activist spirit and lyrical vision of the acclaimed West Virginian Pare Lorentz. David was honored at a Dec. 5 ceremony in Los Angeles. Way to spread the word about mountaintop removal mining, David!

Dan Kash, OVEC Board Member Extraordinaire

On November 15, at OVECs annual gathering, staff and board members wanted to honor retired OVEC board member Dan Kash, who has volunteered for 20 years on OVECs board.

Dan received, with our deep love, gratitude and respect, The Laura Forman Passion for Justice Award, as a small acknowledgment of his dedication to the environment and for his many loyal years of service to OVEC.  Thanks Dan!

Keep on Krogering

OVEC supporters must be a hungry bunch... So far this year, weve received $7,063.79 from Krogers gift card program. Thanks so much to everyone who has enrolled in the program for OVEC! Please do use those cards when you purchase your groceries and gas at Kroger. If you need refreshed on how to use the card, dont have a card yet, or dont know what the program is about, contact Maryanne at (304) 522-0246 or maryanne@ohvec.org or send in the coupon on this page. The program doesnt cost you a penny, and it sure helps support OVECs work.

Thanks to All - Mountaintop Removal A Presidential Campaign Issue

Hey OVEC volunteers, members and supporters and mountaintop removal opponents everywhere woo hoo! Thanks to all your work, mountaintop removal was a presidential issue, with both candidates saying they oppose this form of coal mining.