German couple reunites with Bluefield roots at biennial Park Central Genoa event
Iona Green George and Jeremiah George, Park Central and Genoa graduates, traveled from Heidelberg Germany to Bluefield for the 30th reunion. Their Army and Civil Service careers followed, with daughters in St. Louis and Heidelberg, and a plan to attend dances and a Sunday picnic before returning to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Park Central
Genoa
Herb Sims
Stadium Drive
Iona Green George
Jeremiah George
Heidelberg
Germany
Georges
U.S. Army
Mr. George
Mrs. George
Bluefield State College
St. Louis
Julielle
Janelle
St. Louis University
Jeremiah
George
Africa
Civil Service
Europe
England
Atlanta
Giles Medication Assistance Program helps Giles residents
In Giles County a hospital led program offers free or low cost prescription drugs to low income seniors and others without insurance. Coordinator Cathi Biggs and director Karen Hodge arrange physician referrals, with drugs provided by pharmaceutical companies reducing costs and easing ER visits. The program serves 386 patients over three years and saves about 600 dollars per person on medications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearisburg
Carilton Giles Memorial Hospital
Giles
Giles County
Karen Hodge
Hodge
Morris Reece
Reece
Cathi Biggs
New River Valley Free Clinic
Biggs
Ruby Davis
Pearlsburg
Carilion Foundation
Giles County United Fund
Lipitor
Norvasc
Nexium
GMAP
Caldwell Community Resources
Mark
Police Blotter Notes Juvenile Gathering And Dispute
Police report on Union Street activity Saturday notes juveniles gathered then left the area. A neighbor dispute on Union Street was settled with extra patrol to follow. A possible burglary on North Powell Street was investigated. no one found and owners advised on eviction options. Officers R J Jackson and J D Vance handled all cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Street
R.J. Jackson
J.D. Vance
North Powell Street