Bakker owes nearly 130 million to former contributors
Saturday in Charlotte a jury ordered Jim Bakker to pay about 130 million to his former contributors, a sum unlikely to be collected given his jail term and assets. Bakker, sentenced to 45 years for fraud and conspiracy, faced a class action that began Oct. 24 and concluded after five days of deliberations.
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N.C
Friday
Minnesota
Gene Carr
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December holiday events at Bluefield area venues
On Sunday December 16 from 4 30 to 6 00 p m volunteers can decorate a tree honoring Persian Gulf service members and all current and former military personnel at Southwest Virginia Community College Richlands. On Tuesday December 18 from 11 30 a m to 2 p m the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Christmas reception at Bluefield Area Arts and Crafts Center. Also on December 18 at 6 30 p m the annual volunteers Christmas dinner is at The Maples Bluefield in the facility's Personal Care Dining Room. On December 20 at 7 30 p m Business After Hours at First National Bank of Bluefield is co sponsored by the bank.
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Greater Bluefield
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Ester Tery
Keene Carpet Inc
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Brett Schreiber
Rain likely with high near 50 and cool, cloudy night
An 80 percent chance of rain is expected today with highs around 50. Tonight remains mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of light rain or drizzle and lows in the mid-30s. Weather package: A-6.
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National Weather Service
Mine foreman guilty after coal mine verdict
Westar Coal foreman Roy Ernest Owens was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 1990 underground rockfall death of miner Elbert Efford Price Jr. Three days of testimony preceded a three hour jury deliberation. Nichols was cleared on the charges.
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Randall Dotson
Dotson
Nichols
Owens
Mercer County to Consolidate High Schools
Mercer County plans reduce eight high schools to three with Bluefield and Princeton remaining. A third school would be built in Gardner. Bramwell Montcalm Matoaka Spanishburg Athens Oakvale to close. Hearings December 17 in Princeton on Bramwell and Montcalm closures.
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Mercer County
William H. Baker
Baker
Board of Education
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Montcalm
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Consolidation Plan Sees Bramwell Montcalm Students Shifted
Enrollment figures for Bluefield Bramwell and Montcalm high schools show Bramwell and Montcalm students likely move to Bluefield High under a proposed consolidation. Projected Bluefield enrollment reaches 886, with Bramwell Montcalm Jr High at 286. State projections halve Bluefield and drop Montcalm and Bramwell noticeably by 1998-99.
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Montcalm
Bluefield High School
Montcalm High School
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Baker
State Board of Education
Bluefield
Mild weather boosts Yule sales in Mercer and Tazewell counties
Clear winter weather has helped Christmas shopping in Mercer and Tazewell counties this season, with merchants reporting busier periods as more residents can travel. In 1989 snow caused hazardous driving, keeping shoppers home, but this year’s milder days encourage longer drives to stores such as Brushfork florist Jack Foster’s shop, where finishing touches were added to Christmas orders.
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Tazewell
Jack Foster
Brushfork
Mercer County Delegates Named to Finance Committee
Two Mercer County delegates Richard Flanian and Gilbert E. Gene Bailey were named to the West Virginia House of Delegates Finance Committee for the upcoming session. House Speaker Chuck Chambers said the panel will be stacked with southern West Virginia lawmakers, with Rick Murensky of McDowell County as chairman and Bob Kiss of Raleigh County as vice chairman. Murensky relinquished the role of Democratic Majority Leader to lead the finance committee, a powerful post in the Legislature.
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Mercer County
West Virginia
House of Delegates
Chuck Chambers
D-Wayne
Chambers
Richard Flanian
Gilbert E
Gene"ailey
Finance Committee
Finday
House
Finance Phadearars
Finance
Sounds of Christmas Inspires Yale Season Band
A school auditorium packed with spectators heard a festive Sounds of Christmas performance. Band members drew inspiration from the new uniforms and the Yale season, reflecting a joint influence on the concert's mood and presentation.
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Princeton Junior High
Princeton Senior Leonard Rucker Active at 73 in Community Roles
Leonard Rucker, 73, of Princeton, remains deeply involved in public service. A Mercer County Commission on Aging member, he serves on the Princeton Sanitary Board, Shawnee Parkway Board, and Mercer County Technical Education Center Advisory Board. Born in McDowell County, he moved to Princeton in 1950 after a long career with coal companies and as a chauffeur. He retired in 1980 but stays busy, saying he still packs 30 hours into 24 and finds inspiration in meeting people.
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Mercer County Commission On
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Shawnee Parkway
Mercer County Technical Education Center Advisory Board
McDowell County
Geneva
Gary
Bo Rucker
Christmas Tree drive nears goal amid last minute gifts
Bluefield report notes Friday contributions from Keene Carpet and the South Bluefield Kiwanis Club helped push the Community Christmas Tree toward the $7,500 target. Organizers urge donations by mailing to PO Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701 or delivering to the Daily Telegraph offices on Bluefield Avenue.
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Bluefield
Keene Carpet
South
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