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HUNTINGTON – The Marshall University Marshall Thundering Herd want the world to know they are Friends of Coal.
This Thursday, February 18th, at 7 p.m. the Herd will play host to the Charlotte 49’ers at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington. All coal miners and affiliated employees can use the promo code HERDCOAL on Herdzone.com, or just show your Friends of Coal sticker at the door to receive tickets discounted to just $5 tickets for the game.
The Herd’s Head Basketball Coach Dan D’Antoni said the night will be a “special night honoring the coal miner and all those who work in the coal industry in West Virginia.”
The team will wear its black uniforms in honor of our coal miners. D’Antoni called for a “blackout” at the game.
D’Antoni knows the importance of coal to the state firsthand.
“My grandfather was a coal miner and I grew up in coal country,” D’Antoni said. “The first 500 fans will receive a special Friends of Coal t-shirt and we hope everyone else will wear black to honor our proud history here in the state.
West Virginia Coal Association Senior Vice President Chris Hamilton said the event shows the bonds between the industry and the state.
“We are proud of our relationship with the state’s universities,” Hamilton said. “Many of our miners, their children, our management, their children and grandchildren have worn the green and white of Marshall. We appreciate Marshall’s recognition of our people and we urge all Friend of Coal to head to the Henderson Center this Thursday evening. Let’s rock the Henderson Center with coal!”
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West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey along with Legislative and industry leaders explain the importance of the Supreme Court's decision to place a hold on implementation of the Obama Administration so-called Clean Power Plan until after the court can rule on the broader issues surrounding the case. A decision that may not come until after the November general election.
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We extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families and loved ones of the several members of our Association family who have passed away during the past month.
John Francis
Well known industry engineer and friend, John Francis, passed away on October 6th in Culloden, WV. Many in the industry remember John for his practical ingenuity and attention to problem solving during his long career with Long Airdox and Persinger’s. John is survived by his wife, Rosemary, and family, who have indicated any memorials may be made to the Grace Baptist Temple, 1901 MacCorkle Avenue, St. Albans, WV 25177 or to a charity of one’s choice. John’s funeral was held in Huntington.
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Follow this link for a pre-publication copy of a proposed rule that the Mine Safety and Health Administration will publish in the Federal Register tomorrow regarding the installation of proximity detection system on underground mining equipment. Also available at this link is a fact sheet that the agency has prepared. Comments on the rule will be accepted through Dec. 2, 2015.
Under the proposed rule operators of underground coal mines would be required to install proximity detection systems on mining equipment, coal hauling machines and scoops on working sections using continuous mining machines. Consistent with the proximity requirements for continuous mining machines the proposal indicates that the final rule will be phased-in over a period of 8-36 months depending upon the date of manufacture and installation of proximity technology in advance of the final rule.
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