Creating a Chain Reaction Inspired by Columbine Writings
Mission West Virginia leader Rev. Chris Wood discussed two Columbine writings at a Bluefield Rotary meeting. He contrasted Rachel Scott’s faith driven message with Eric Harris’s violent plan, urging chain reactions of kindness and community, not destruction.
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Bluefield
Columbine
Chris Wood
Mission West Virginia
Rotary Club
Wood
Darrell Scott
Rachel Scott
Scott
Eric Harris
Harris
United Methodist Church
State Department of Education
Bluefield Rotary Club
Mountain State
Benedum Foundation
Mission
A.A
al” Modena
Mission West Virginia Board
Modena
Rotarians
Salvation Army year end donations rise in Mercer County area
Salvation Army reports record 2001 year donations in Princeton and Bluefield area as kettles and mail gifts surged before Christmas due to floods and 9 11 aftermath. Total Princeton gifts reached about 92 000 up 22 000 from 2000 and Bluefield rose from 54 000 to 57 000.
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Rinceton
Mercero County
Salvation Army
Robert Mullins
Princeton
Bluefield
Mullins
Army
Princeton Bell Ringers
Bluefield Kettle Stand
Princeton Rotary Club
Princeton Elks
Concord United Methodist Church
Bluefield Civitan Club
Kettles
Bluefield Rotary
Guard unit reflects on post 9/11 service and patriotism
Veterans Joyce and Smith praise Virginia National Guard for readiness and sacrifice after Sept 11. They note deployment in Mercer and McDowell counties after July floods marked a first disaster mission outside the state. The 276th Engineering Battalion, based at the Gene T. Dye Armory since 1997, remains active with over 1,000 personnel and ongoing recruiting as former members re-enlist seeking duty to flag and nation.
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Bob Wise
Wood
Mission West Virginia
McDowell
Mercer
Joyce
Virginia
Commonwealth
Craig A. Smith
Virginia National Guard
276Th Engineering Battalion
Bosnia
Smith
Guard
Army National Guard
New York City
Washington D.C
Western
Pennsylvania
Gene T. Dye Armory
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands
National Guard
Forgeries Across Mercer County Warn of Check Frauds
Detective Lt. Bailey and Sheriff’s investigators warn of forged checks stolen from owners. Victims include relatives and trusted friends who exploit careless storage of checks. Clerks often fail to verify IDs, enabling forgery. Cited cases show misused names and missing signatures. Passers face two felonies with up to 10 years and $500 penalties each.
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D.B. Bailey
Mercer County Sheriff’s Department
Bailey
J.E. Parks
Parks
M.L. Gills
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Faith and Families
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Ous
Literacy Volunteers of America
Laubach Literacy
A-1
Medical Assurance of
WV Brim
BRMC
Alan Light
PT Cruiser
Dodge City
Green Valley
LI Loa
Bland St
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