Salvation Army angel trees show need in stores
Salvation Army in Bluefield and Princeton are operating angel trees across area stores with hundreds of angels representing children in need this Christmas. Volunteers report about 100 responses so far, far short of the roughly 400 needed, with gifts due back by December 18 for distribution on December 22.
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Salvation Army
Melody McClure
McClure
Wal-Mart
Hills Department Store
Mercer Mall
Princeton Salvation Army
Julie Whiten
Princeton
Whiten
Roses
Big Lots
Burger Boy
Long John Silver’s
One Valley Banks
First Century Bank
Ramey
United Way Cuts Meetings Plan Still Keeps Weekly Updates
Chapman says weekly report meetings end to avoid volunteer fatigue but campaign division leaders will receive weekly updates. The next formal gathering for local United Way volunteers is set for January 19 at Bluefield College for the annual dinner.
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Chapman
United Way
Bluefield College
Ada Road fire prompts warnings and cautious response
A watchful eye on Ada Road residences urged residents to call 911 if fire nears. A tree fell on a Green Valley-Glenwood firefighter's car, causing minor damage and no injuries. The road remained closed about two hours while fallen trees were cleared as local departments allocated limited resources. Local businesses provided food and drinks amid strong community participation.
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Ada Road
Pruett
Green Valley
Glenwood
Dwayne Honaker
Thompson
Fire burn rules for debris in Virginia fields
Steele explains rules for burning debris noting open green fields away from trees may burn, but dry or near fuel is illegal. Violation is a Class II misdemeanor with penalties up to six months in jail or a $1000 fine, per Randall Parris.
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Steele
Randall Parris
Virginia Department of Forestry
Abingdon
Parris
Virginia
Poinsettia program grows at Southern Highlands greenhouse
Cockingham recalls starting in 1980 with 14 clients and one greenhouse. Now more than 30 participants work across three greenhouses from September to December selling poinsettias. The serene spot in one greenhouse features a stone fountain for instructor work, while spring planting remains the major fundraiser. Participants are paid and assigned tasks suited to each person’s abilities.
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Cockingham
Southern Highlands
Michael Cook
Cookingham
Uckingham
Princeton-Mercer County Chamber reshuffles officers
Princeton’s Chamber of Commerce undergoes an officer shuffle as Robert Farley steps down as president designate to become executive assistant to George Lanton. Rick Lowry extends as president for another year, Lisa James exits to stay home, and Santon-Lowry-Farley are set to lead in 1999. Farley, a former AEP district manager turned auto salesman, says the role keeps him active in the community. James leaves to spend more time with her children, Tonya Graham remains receptionist, and Lowry becomes the first president to serve two consecutive years.
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Princeton-Mercer County
Santon
Farley
American Electric Power Company
Chamber
Lanton
James
Alls
Tonya Graham
Princeton Rotary Club
West Virginia Tech
Lowry
Dewey Russell
Charles Mathena
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