Baker Opposes Attendance Plan In School Policy Debate
Princeton Mercer County Superintendent Bill Baker warned that tying semester exams to attendance may boost early results but lose effectiveness over time. Board member Rosalie Peck proposed reviewing the policy and exempting some exams based on attendance and grades. Peck argued the approach has worked elsewhere, while Baker cautioned against a perfect policy and emphasized addressing future problems.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Bill Baker
Baker
Rosalie Peck
Athens
E Board
Peck
WVEA seeks 1000 dollar pay raise for teachers in WV
West Virginia teachers push for at least the 1000 per year raise given other state workers. WVEA president Kayetta Meadows says educators are the backbone of education. A special session on education is set for August 22 to consider pay, with no firm amount yet from lawmakers.
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Charleston
West Virginia
West Virginia Education Association
Kayetta Meadows
Chuck Chambers
D-Cabell
Chambers
Meadows
Dedication set for GlenWood Park Retirement Village facilities
Bye GlenWood Park Retirement Village will stage dedication ceremonies Sunday afternoon for the new facilities. Chief Executive Officer Daniel Farley said the event starts at 2 p.m. in the atrium of the main building with Dr. William Boyd Grove, presiding bishop of the West Virginia Area United Methodist Church, as guest speaker. Tours of the residential wing and expanded dining room will follow along with other village sections. Interested persons are invited to attend.
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GlenWood Park Retirement Village
Daniel Farley
William Boyd Grove
West Virginia
United Methodist Church
Basketball clinic scheduled at Matoaka High School
Mercer County Schools Community Education Department hosts a basketball clinic for boys and girls in grades 4-12 at Matoaka High School from August 6 to 10. Grades 4-8 meet 9 a.m. to noon, grades 9-12 1 to 3 p.m. The fee is $25 with T shirts. Register and pay at the door on Monday.
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Mercer County Schools Community Education Department
Matoaka High School
SVCC Sponsors Community Meeting at Council High School
Southwest Virginia Community College announces a community meeting at Council High School from 4 to 6 p m on Thursday. SVCC personnel will share information on fall classes programs and financial aid including women’s programs GED prep and career options. Fall semester starts August 23.
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Southwest Virginia Community College
Council High School
SVCC
Respiratory Therapists Named At Bluefield Regional Medical Center
The Respiratory Therapy Department at Bluefield Regional Medical Center announces Martha Aldridge and Delmer Perkins are now registered respiratory therapists. They passed the National Board for Respiratory Care clinical simulation exam.
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Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Martha Aldridge
Delmer Perkins
National Board For Respiratory Care
Contact Numbers for Daily Telegraph Editors
Tip the Daily Telegraph with a call to News Editor Bob Pepalis or City Editor David Barker at 327-6171. The brief notice directs readers to provide news tips and ensures contact for editor-led tips.
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Virginia sees rise in child deaths as safety seat use falls
Virginia transportation officials report more fatalities among unrestrained children under four in crashes through July. Only 63 percent use approved safety seats, down from about 80 percent, despite a 1983 law. Experts cite ignorance and improper use as factors, with incidents statewide.
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Richmond
Virginia
Bill Dennis
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Dennis
Jan Buckner
Ms. Buckner
District of Columbia
Bluestone Valley Fair and Horse Show Opens Four Day Event
Bluestone event kicks off four days of county fair fun in Mercer County. The 30th Mercer County Rotary Charity Horse Show runs alongside Bluestone Valley Fair with horse competitions, exhibits, booths, and foods. Gates open daily with varied admission and schedule, including Hee Haw and Old Fashioned Bazaar performances.
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Mercer County
Bluestone Valley
Bluestone Valley Fair
Robert Cline
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Cline
America
Farmers of America
Bill Jackson
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
South Carolina
Virginia
Mountain State
Jackson
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Rotary
Horsemen's Association
Concord College
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Amigo to perform at Tazewell County Fair opening night
The 1990 Tazewell County Fair lists Amigo a twelve singer and ten instrumentalist group from Mexico City as opening act on Tuesday Sept 11 at 7 30 p.m. in the Tazewell High School Auditorium. Admission is 3. The event is sponsored by CART the SVCC Alumni Association and WRIC Magic 101.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County Fair
Amigo
Mexico City
Tazewell High School
CART
Svcc Alumni Association
WRIC
Magic 101
Tazewell County Fair Daily Activities Sept 11 15
Daily activities at the Tazewell County Fair run September 11 to 15 featuring Cole Midway Carnival live entertainment and commercial exhibits. Highlights include petting farm pig races stage coach rides bingo sawmilling apple butter can syrup and cider making sheep shearing grist milling mail cancellation dunking booth antique display and special commemoratives cross cut saw events Virginia Lottery chess display and old time whittling.
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Tazewell County Fair
Stiffer ID rules aim to curb duplicate licenses in Charleston
Charleston AP reports that South Carolina moves to require two identification documents before a driver's license photo is taken. Commissioner Jane Cline says the rule targets false and duplicate licenses amid concerns of underage drinking and DUI recidivists using friends' IDs. Washington and Florida guidelines partially inspired the changes.
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Charleston
Division of Motor Vehicles
Jane Cline
Cline
State of Washington
Florida
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