Concession bids invited for 1996 Mitchell Stadium season
The City of Bluefield West Virginia Department of Parks and Recreation calls for bids on concession rights for the 1996 football season at Mitchell Stadium. Bids due to City Clerk by July 9 1996. For details call 304 327 2448. Public notice of divorce action in Mercer County Circuit Court Civil Action 96-DR-443-F(S) against Connie Sue Blankenship. Defendant to answer by July 8 1996 or risk default. Clerk notes June 3 1996.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
West Virginia
Department of Parks and Recreation
Mitchell Stadium
P.O. Box
Connie Sue Blankenship
Kimber R. Warner
Walker Street
Suite 3
Princeton
Wilman
Grubb
Circuit Court of
Mercer County
Brenda Davis
Graduation ceremony marks milestone for class of 1997
Nunley and Fore address Gaza Kovach Auditorium as graduates thank faculty and commit to future endeavors. Noting their elementary dream of valedictorian and salutorian, the speakers praise the class’s readiness for graduation and future milestones. Honor students Misty Carver Jennifer Crist Tabitha Dillon April Fore Kathie Grose Donna Nunley Jason Ruble Jeremy Sayers Travis Stepp named. marshals Jared Green Greg Payne Amy Shrader Donna Shupe listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nunley
Gaza Kovach
Donna
Fore
Misty Maureen Carver
Jennifer Rebecca Crist
Tabitha Dawn Dillon
April Dawn Fore
Kathie Lee Grose
Donna Renae Nunley
Jason Lee Ruble
Jeremy Scott Salyer
Jerry Michael Sayers
Travis Lee Stepp
Jared Green
Greg Payne
Amy Shrader
Donna Shupe
Announcement of Walls Creek Workers Club Closure
The Community Workers Club of Walls Creek West Virginia, a non profit organization, ceases to function as a Club on April 17 1996. Connie Mangum President
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Workers Club of
Walls Creek
W. Va
Connie Mangum
Consolidation Coal seeks Phase I Grade Release on three permits
Consolidation Coal Company applies for Phase I Grade Release on Permit UO-584 for 11.44 acres east of Herndon WV on Millam Branch and on Permit UO-577 for 17.05 acres near McComas WV Crane Creek Branch of Bluestone River and on Permit 0782 for 15.77 acres near McComas WV on Crane Creek of New River. Each seeks release of 60 percent of the $12,000 reclamation bond with protests due by July 29, 1996 or 30 days after final publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidation Coal Company
Herndon
West Virginia
Millam Branch
Guyandotte River
Division of Environmental Protection
Court Street
Welch
Rock District
Mercer County
McComas
Crane Creek
Bluestone River
New River
Suite
UMWA Sues CONSOL Over VP8 Layoffs in Rowe Virginia
United Mine Workers District 28 filed a civil suit in U S District Court on May 29 against CONSOL over 98 VP8 layoffs on April 8 at Rowe Virginia with minimal advance notice. The suit seeks 60 days back pay for laid off workers. Jeff Sutherland is named a plaintiff. Donnie Lowe says CONSOL has not formally notified the union. The union fears a six month or shorter restart window and may file another suit for failing to provide 60 days notice under federal law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
Consol
UMWA
District 28
U.S. District Court
Rowe
Jeff Sutherland
VP8
Donnie Lowe
Lowe
Graduation address from Richlands High concludes senior year
Khuri urged the Class of 1996 to seek meaning beyond material rewards and face life's challenges, stressing personal resilience. He recalled that both town and people shaped RHS. Principal George Brown welcomed graduates to a future of adult responsibility and a productive life ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khuri
RHS
George Brown
Tazewell Valedictorians Deliver Uplifting Commencement Speeches
Jam TePoel and Justin Wood spoke at Tazewell graduation about entering the real world and finding a path. Wood encouraged perseverance amid obstacles, citing Elvis and the need to pursue dreams. Whittmore earned a West Point nomination from Rep. Rick Boucher, drawing a standing ovation as diplomas were handed by Principal Grindstaff and Assistant Principal Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Fowler
Jam TePoel
Justin Wood
TePoel
Wood
Elvis Presley
Whittmore
West Point Military Academy
U.S
Rick Boucher
Charles Grindstaff
Paul E. Chapman
Grindstaff
God
Coal Industry Woes Hit Buchanan County Jobs and Suppliers
Buchanan County faces budget strain as coal industry decline and CONSOL Island Creek deal shrink local employment. VP3 mine keeps 50 to maintain facility while nearby layoffs and a large supplier, Logan Corporation, close Claypool Hill operation after CONSOL's 1994 acquisition.
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Consol
Buchanan County
VP3
Island Creek
Tennessee
West Virginia
Tazewell County
Logan Corporation
Claypool Hill
Island Creek Coal Company
Logan Corp
Calvin Nelson
Charleston
Consolidation Coal
Fairmont Supply
DuPont
Ee Corporation
Nelson
Richlands
Calypool Hill
Forests and the Appalachian Peak of Sustainable Harvests
The article argues forests in the Appalachian region must be managed ecologically to sustain timber wealth and ecosystems. It cites Mer cer County West Virginia and references the Byrd Hardwood Facility, U S Forestry, and regional universities as resources. It urges government leadership and individual action in tree planting and responsible business investments for a model global timber future.
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Robert C. Byrd
U.S. Forestry Department
Gardner
Washington and Jefferson National Forest Service
Mercer
Tazewell
Appalachian Mountain
Virginias
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Robert R. Blankenship
Wyoming
Rhodell
sGomat
P.O
Ry A
U.S.G
Crumpler
Shoornuic
Golden Nights Firm
Ea. Pc
Beckley
Dickenson County
Bu County
Occidental Petroleum
Crumpecker Hill
W.va
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