Sacre to chair local United Way drive in Bluefield
BLUEFIELD The Fall 2000 United Way of the Virginias campaign names Charlotte Sacre as chair to lead volunteers in a 457000 goal for 29 supported agencies. Last year’s total reached 456991.25, with leaders Daniel and Lecia Smith praising volunteers as Ulysses Cundiff announces kickoff events and a late October wrap.
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United Way
Bluefield
United Way of the
Virginias
Charlotte Sacre
Thompson + Litton Engineers, Architects
Tazewell
First Century Bank Training Center
Daniel Smith
Lecia Smith
Smith
Lecia
Ulysses Cundiff
United Way of the Virginias
Bill Craft
Adventure Communications
Bluefield Baby Birds
Bowen Field
Baby Bird
Sandy Frazier
Charlie Cole
Leaders Club
Cole
Teri
Cundiff
The
United Way of Virginias
Rotary leader outlines polio drive and local aid aims
Rotary official Paine announced Rotary International’s goal to vaccinate every child by 2005, marking the 100th anniversary with a Chicago celebration. She recalled polio’s toll, praised Rotary’s humanitarian work, and highlighted local efforts in McDowell County such as hearing aids funded by the Starchy Foundation at $100 per ear. The district plans include youth exchange expansion, Paul Harris Fellow pledges, and a district conference at Pipestem Resort State Park April 27 to 29.
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Chicago
Rotary
Rotary International
Bluefield
McDowell County
Starchy Foundation
Paine
Rotary Foundation
Paul Harris
Pipestem Resort State Park
Princeton
Jack Brown
Allen
Douglas Center
Tobacco executives face record punitive damages ruling
The jury awarded $12.7 million in compensatory damages to three smokers, with a sought punitive total of $196 billion. Executives from all five defendants testified they deserve no huge punishment, citing reform and large settlement efforts. The ruling tops prior punitive awards and sent stock prices for Philip Morris and others down. The case faces immediate appeals and could take years to resolve in Florida courts.
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Hawaii
Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos
ExxonMobil
California
Philip Morris
RJR
New York Stock Exchange
Loews Corp
Lorillard Tobacco
NYSE
British American Tobacco Industries
Brown & Williamson Tobacco
American Stock Exchange
Rosenblatt
Webb
Brown & Williamson
Gordon Smith
Florida
Ruling Reversal Cuts City Savings On Sick Leave
Freeman said Princeton city retirees may exchange unused sick leave for service credit or extend insurance, but the city now caps accumulation at 60 days and does not pay. The West Virginia Municipal League backed the city’s stance with Holroyd Evans attorneys and Princeton attorney Czarnik.
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Freeman
Princeton
West Virginia Municipal League
Fred F. Holroyd
Scott Evans
Holroyd
Rapp Receives Seven Year Sentence For Sexual Abuse Case
Judge Knight described the case as a grave violation of trust involving a 15 year old victim. Rapp admitted remorse, but the court imposed about seven years to prevent access to the victim and protect the community. Parents urged strong punishment while Rapp apologized for his actions.
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Knight
Rapp
Athens
Myrtle Beach
S.C
Marbles Contest Draws Doddridge County Teen Hero
Ralph Dillon, 14, of Doddridge County leads after day one in a state marble competition. The veteran shooter has ranked second nationally and notes marbles reward self control and individual effort. He advances to the weekend tournament after county winners sent one boy and one girl to state.
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Ralph Dillon
Doddridge County
Dillon
Colorado
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