Virginia VAMA creates scholarship in Bob McTaggart’s memory
In January 2004 the Virginia Automatic Merchandising Association announced an annual scholarship to aid Virginia students. The first recipient is Justine Gilbert of Bluefield who will be a senior at Emory & Henry College. After graduation in spring 2005 he plans to teach and coach in the public schools. He works for Kwik Kafe, where his father Jim is warehouse supervisor.
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Bluefield
Virginia Automatic Merchandising Association
Virginia
Justine Gilbert
VAMA
Bob McTaggart
Gilbert
Emory & Henry College
Kwik Kafe
Jim
Warning on Internet loan scams issued in West Virginia
The West Virginia Division of Banking warns citizens to beware online loan offers that may be scams. Attorney Kathy Lawson notes many sites look legitimate but function as fronts for fraud. For information call 800 642 9056.
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Charleston
West Virginia
ARC Application Workshop Planned in Flatwoods
Flatwoods hosts a FY 29 Appalachian Regional Commission application workshop on June 24 from 4 30 p.m. to 6 30 p.m. at the Days Inn. To register call Teresa Harper at 304 588 2001 or register online at wydo.org community arcwork shop.html by June 43.
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Flatwoods
Appalachian
Regional Commission
Days Inn
Teresa Harper
Wydo.org
Arcworkshop
AEP reorganizes customer services into seven regional divisions
American Electric Power restructures its distribution and customer service into seven regional divisions with division presidents overseeing operations. Appalachian Power, led by Dana Waldo, will serve about 975 000 customers across West Virginia Virginia and Tennessee with headquarters in Charleston. Betty Farley earns the 2004 President's Citation for long term care leadership at Glenwood Park and WV Health Care Association and American Health Care Association. James H. Bradley named community services manager for Mercer District WV Bureau for Children and Families.
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Columbus
Ohio
American Electric Power
Appalachian Power
Dana Waldo
West Virginia
Virginia
Tennessee
Charleston
Betty Farley
West Virginia Health Care Association
Glenwood Park
American Health Care Association
Mercer County
James H. Bradley
Concord College
Mercer District
Bureau For Children and Families of
The
West Virginia Department of
Teens urged to persist in summer job search at local McDonalds
Bluefield area employers emphasize persistence in teen summer job hunts. McDonalds store manager Bobbie Gilley plans to hire at least 10 teens, citing interview demeanor, availability, and parental permission as key. Guidance counselors advise choosing enjoyable, career-building roles and dressing well.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Avenue
McDonald’s
Bobbie Gilley
Gilley
Kristin Perry
McDonald's
Robbie Gilley
Princeton Mercer chamber moves to downtown Princeton site
The Princeton Mercer County Chamber of Commerce plans a downtown move to the historic McNutt House on North Walker Street and Honaker Avenue. Construction will start soon with completion hoped by early August and September. the move is prompted by the Olde Town Foundation and aims to create a community center with meeting space.
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Princeton
Mercer County Chamber of Commerce
Oakvale Road
Robert Farley
McNutt House
Walker Street
Honaker Avenue
Farley
West Virginia
Chamber
Olde Town Foundation
McNutt
United Way of the Virginias eyes 2004 drive and new office
United Way of the Virginias holds its quarterly board meeting to approve a 2005 budget of 471 921 and outline a 2004 campaign goal near 472 000. They celebrate a 105 percent finish on 2003 funds, praise media support, welcome two new board members June Oblinger Shott and Steve Warf, and name Matt Keesecker as 2004 campaign chairman while seeking a new office.
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United Way of the
Virginias
June Oblinger Shott
J.C. Penney
Steve Warf
United Way
John Spracher
Ulysses Cundiff
West Virginia
Mercer
Tazewell
Spracher
Charlotte Sacre
Sacre
Princeton
Wal-mart
Matt Keesecker
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Dennis Yena
Dyena
Eric DiNovo
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