December 10 2007 news update from Bdtonline.com
A brief news item from Bdtonline.com dated Monday December 10, 2007 covers local developments and events reported in the early week. It summarizes community updates, with focus on timely notes and public notices relevant to residents and readers.
Gunman Kills Two Near Missionary Training Center
In Arvada Colorado a gunman opened fire near a youth missionary training center early Sunday killing two people. Residents, including Mimi Martin who lives nearby, question why anyone would hurt the young volunteers.
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Mimi Martin
Arvada
Colo
Wish granted New world of learning opened for girl
Princeton Chronicle reports a new era for female students as a school opens offering expanded learning opportunities. The feature highlights progress in access to education for girls and the broader implications for the community.
Zero tolerance for swearing at St. Clare of Montefalco
Sister Kathy Avery of St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic School read a list of banned words to fifth through eighth graders after a Mass in Grosse Pointe Park Michigan. She enforced a zero tolerance policy for cursing, sparking mixed reactions among parents and staff.
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Grosse Pointe Park, Mich
Kathy Avery
St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic School
Avery
Detroit Free Press
Margaret Roache
Lottery results noted for Powerball and Win for Life
Powerball numbers drawn are 4 8 25 29 31 with Powerball 41 and Win for Life numbers 4 114 20 27 32 38 with 17 as the Powerball. No further context provided.
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Win For Life
Delivery help for the Telegraph paper
To solve delivery problems contact the Telegraph delivery line at 304 327 2800 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. seven days a week Call by noon to ensure timely delivery within the limited delivery area.
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Telegraph
Clean coal plant in West Virginia faces cost questions
Charleston AP reports regulatory approval for American Electric Power's first clean coal plant hinges on cost. Appalachian Power seeks a 629 megawatt plant costing about 2.33 billion, with public hearings set as disputes arise over rate increases before construction ends in 2012.
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Charleston
American Electric Power Co
Columbus, Ohio
West Virginia
AEP
Appalachian Power
Public Service Commission
Virginia
Jeri Matheney
PSC
Consumer Advocate Division
Bluefield High School restricts dances with new contract
Principal Joe Turner explains the policy bans grinding and dirty dancing. Students must sign a contract at dances, allow only knee bending while feet stay on the floor, and keep the upper body above 90 degrees. Clothing rules require most garments remain on while jackets hats and shoes may be worn.
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Bluefield
Bluefield High School
Joe Turner
MTV
Turner
Museum from missionary service finds new Bluefield home
Betty and Webster Carroll spent 42 years in East Africa and returned with a collection of artifacts. They chose a Bluefield, Virginia building to house their Africa Museum opened after moving in 1998. Carroll notes years of donated clothing and exposure to cement dust during distribution efforts amid storage challenges.
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Denise Gordon
Haley
Bluefield
National Weather Service
Blacksburg
East River Mountain
Tazewell County
East Africa
Betty
Webster Carroll
Africa
United States
Carroll
Little Jimmie campaign falls short of goal in Bluefield
With under two weeks to the Community Christmas Tree party, the Little Jimmie campaign sponsored by the Bluefield Daily Telegraph has raised 10,484 of the 27,500 goal. A shortfall of 17,016 remains to fund gifts for more than 800 children.
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Little Jimmie
Bluefield
The
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Shrine Club Hosts Fifth Christmas Party For Local Kids
Santa Claus mingles with about 250 children served by the Bluefield Shrine Club at the fifth annual Christmas party held at the club on Bland Street Bluefield. The group funds weekly transports to a crippled children's hospital in Lexington KY and a barn unit in Cincinnati OH costing around 24000 dollars yearly.
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Summers
Monroe
McDowell
West Virginia
Tazewell County
Rob Catron
Transportation Committee
Vinciguerra
Eric DiNovo
Santa Claus
Bluefield Shrine Club
Mercer County
McDowell Counties
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