Christmas musical “Merry Christmas” in Bluefield Church
Bluefield Virginia Sanctuary Choir presents a Christmas musical titled Merry Christmas written by Don Wurtzen and Phil and Lynne Brower Tonight at 7 p.m. at the First Church of God under director Mary Elizabeth Scott with host pastor C D Oliver Jr The public is invited.
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Bluefield
Don Wurtzen
Phil
Lynne Brower
Sanctuary Choir
First Church of God
Mary Elizabeth Scott
C.D. Oliver Jr
Interview With Dave Pedneau Airs On WSWP TV
A half hour rebroadcast features Princeton novelist Dave Pedneau discussing how his careers as a newspaper reporter editor sheriff's deputy and magistrate judge shaped his Whit Pynchon mystery series set in a Southern West Virginia town. He also talks about his horror novels Night Winter and Death and How Dear the Dawn written under Lee Hawks and Marc Elliot pen names. Hosted by John Baumann the program was taped Oct 16 1990 and airs Dec 26 at 11 pm and Dec 30 at 1 30 pm.
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Grandview
Princeton
Dave Pedneau
Wswptv
Pedneau
Sheriff's Department
Whit Pynchon
West Virginia
Lee Hawks
Marc Elliot
Wswp-Tv
John Baumann
Winter Wonderland at Princeton Library Jan 14
Winter Wonderland at the Princeton Public Library features stories videos and crafts for preschoolers ages 2 to 5. Children will explore winter wonders and enjoy a bedtime snack optional pajamas and a short walk through a winter scene. Registration is via call 425-3324.
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Princeton
Princeton Public Library
Shuttle service to run all day during 1991 session
An all day shuttle will operate from Laidley Field parking and the State Capitol during the 1991 legislative session. Runs 7 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. with stops roughly every 10 minutes. No service 11 to 11:30 a.m. or on weekends or state holidays. Free of charge and continues until Friday, March 15.
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Charleston
Laidley Field
State Capitol
Division of Highways
Money Gravely
Falls Mills petition signatures corrected in Tazewell
Michael Downs, administrator for the Tazewell County Public Service Authority, said he misstated figures in the Dec 19 Telegraph. The Falls Mills residents petition against the project has 110 signatures, not 300. Downs also noted the non-user fee is a rate and the board's Dec 27 decision will determine its continuation.
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Tazewell
Michael Downs
Tazewell County
Tip line for city editor and Princeton bureau chief
A tip line directs readers to contact City Editor Jim Terry or Princeton bureau chief for tips. David Barker at the Daily Telegraph is reachable at 327-6171 or 425-2185.
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Call City
Jim Terry
Princeton
David Barker
The
Daily Telegraph
Holiday season sales rise across area retailers in 1985
Five years back 1985 sales showed gains as Christmas shopping started the day after Thanksgiving. Daily Telegraph reports strong earnings from area retail offices for the Christmas sales period.
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The
Daily Telegraph
Legislators Push Eight Year Term Limits in Charleston
State lawmakers discuss eight year caps to curb incumbency. Senator Mark Manchin proposes two consecutive four year Senate terms and four consecutive two year delegate terms. Public input surged after his newspaper ads as opponents cite anti incumbency trends nationwide.
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Charleston
Mark Manchin
D-Kanawha
Manchin
Upcom
Ing
Bing
Brenda Erickson
National Conference of State Legisla
Kessinger resigns as principal at Bramwell High
Mercer County Superintendent said Friday principal Michael W. Kessinger resigned to take a position in the eastern panhandle. Jefferson County officials coordinated the release from his Mercer County contract as Kessinger confirmed the resignation and new role.
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Bramwell
Bramwell High
Michael W. Kessinger
Panhandle
Mercer County
William H. Baker
Jefferson County
Kessinger
Recognition Tree Ties Hospital Unit To Families Far Away
Princeton Community Hospital hosts a Recognition Tree in its lobby, honoring local service members overseas. Nursing staff invited bookings of names, ranks, and stations, creating a display now with about 70 cards and photos. The tree may stay up until the Middle East crisis ends, as staff express pride in their military families.
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Princeton
Princeton Community Hospital
Saudi Arabia
Mary Alice Houghton
Phyllis Posey
Houghton
Posey
Nursing Administration
Middle East
Phil Farme
Carolyn Sigman
Barbara
Eric
Houk Wins Bluefield Employee of the Year 1990
Bluefield Sanitary Board employee Dwayne Houk was chosen by city staff as Employee of the Year for 1990 after earlier being named March employee of the month. He received a plaque 100 and a free vacation day. Second place went to James Minter of the street department who earned a plaque and a clock radio. Honorary chaplain Abner Davis was recognized for volunteer service.
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Bluefield
Houk
James Minter
Abner Davis
Ben Paine
Board of Directors
Insurance contract award questioned in Charleston
Mountain State Blue Cross says no layoffs despite losing PEIA claims processing contract. The 18 month, 10.6 million award went to Health Economics Corp of Dallas by a committee led by PEIA Director Sally Richardson. State officials cited multiple criteria beyond price and noted Blue Cross stability after the 1990s West Virginia Blue Cross collapse.
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Charleston
Mountain State
Blue Cross
Public Employees Insurance Agency
Bob Daniels
Blue Shield
Cleveland
Blue Shield of
West Virginia
Daniels
Ohio Blue Cross
Parkersburg
Mountain State Blue Cross
PEIA
Health Economics Corp
Dallas
Health Economics
Texas
David Lambert
State Supreme Court
Sally Richardson
Col
Bult Kanawha
Charlie King
Pennsylvania
PEIA taps Health Economics for new claims system bid
Sally Richardson PEIA director appointed a committee to pick a new claims processing bid. Health Economics shows 252 employees and about 5.7 million dollars in annual sales. Blue Cross argues the firm lacks enough workers, though the committee unanimously recommended Health Economics for a system tested with Houston and adaptable to PEIA.
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Sally Richardson
PEIA
O Health Economics
Blue Cross
Health Economics
Texas
PESA
Coe
Richardson
Houston
Miners Give Food And Toys In Buchanan County Philanthropy
About 20 Consol miners in Oakwood plan Christmas aid for Buchanan County families. After learning of Bishop's Place needs in Tazewell County, they fund food vouchers, transportation, prescriptions, and toys for children, while supporting elderly and baby needs through United Way and local groups. The effort aims to ease hunger and brighten holidays in the region served by United Way of Southwest Virginia.
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Buchanan County
Consol
Oakwood
United Way of Southwest Virginia
Bishop’s Place
Tazewell County
United Way
Consolidation Coal Co
Bishop's Place
Buchanan Mine
United Way of
Southwest Virginia
Buchanan
Tazewell
Dickenson
Russell, Lee, Scott and Wise
Norton
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