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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1999

Page

3

Canvass Under Way For City Council Election Results

Daily Telegraph reports Tony Barbary states canvassing of June 1 city council votes began Monday with City Clerk Kenneth Clay and City Attorney Harold Wolfe supervising along with council members. Officials say ballots including absentee and challenged ones matched, final totals listed for candidates across four wards.

Anita Caldwell Kenneth Clay Harold Wolfe Clay Earlhe Moon Dewey Russell Ron Lively John Conley Harvey Phlegar Homer Skeens Herb McClaugherty Mercer County

Elections unfold with multiple mayor and council races

In Anawalt Bradshaw Gary Saeger and War voters face contests for mayor recorder and five council seats. Anawalt incumbents Don Belcher and Roger Miller face challengers. Bradshaw sees Bill Click challenged with Sheila Muncy unopposed for recorder and eight runners for five council seats. Gary races unopposed. Saeger mayor Raymond Kennedy challeng ed by James Stafford. War mayor Tom Hatcher and recorder Peggy Deel run unopposed with six for five council posts.

Anawalt Bradshaw War Jaeger Bob Parks Eva Sue Rash Don Belcher Juanita Dillon Betty Head Town Recorder Bonnie Hatfield Earl Davis Pamela Winebarger Dorris Revels Rubin Setrakian Donald R. Hastings Irene Witten Ann Mitchem Emma Lee Roger Miller Charles W Bill’’ Click Sylvia Puckett Dale Collins Sheila Muncy Clarence Bailey Bryan Pack Bill Rowe Ballard “Esan” Chafin Burbage Tiny” Blankenship Phyllis Rowe Alva “Budd” Coleman Ruthie Foster Matney William Todd Bowman Gary Henry Paul Lawrence Barber III William Smith Edward Wade Leodis B. Cloyd Robbie Orr James Randall David Saeger Raymond Kennedy Chal James Jim” Stafford Ruby Fanning Kristy R. Kennedy Robert “Bob” Blankenship Jimmy Cline Jerry Gardner Danny Kennedy John Mayhew Kenny Muncy Joey Osborne Cheryl Rife Eugene Shaw City of War Tom Hatcher Peggy Deel Ruth Pack Jim Stutso Manuel Collins Margaret Beavers Joseph Joe Boy” Stutso Kathy Perkins

Crash claims life in Princeton at Athens Crossroads

Princeton Police continue the Sunday morning crash investigation near Athens Crossroads after Karen Clemons, 40, of Bluefield died at Princeton Community Hospital. Two vehicles were involved and one ran a red light. An 18-year-old female was injured and taken to PCH. A report awaited driver questioning.

Princeton - Princeton Princeton Karen Clemons Bluefield Princeton Community Hospital Athens PCH Clemons

Rocket Boys author to attend Bluefield dinner event

Hickam the Coalwood native and NASA aerospace engineer will join his mother and brother at a Bluefield dinner expected to draw tourists. Hayes says the event will attract volunteers and locals, while Hickam promotes a June 15 national release of his thriller Back to the Moon and a Coalwood Christmas sequel. Universal will reissue October Sky on DVD July 26 with extra footage.

Hickam Bluefield Hayes Coalwood Universal Pictures Cinemas Mercer Mall Linda McDowell County Big Creek NASA

Last Day of School Brings Mixed Feelings and Plans

Summer mood mixes excitement and sadness as students from Sun Valley and Athens School share last day reflections. Fourth grader Kelly Keaton says not returning tomorrow, while Ben Proffitt looks forward to Athens and progress. Older student Chris Woods outlines summer trips and activities, and younger pupils mention beach, swimming, and family events.

Sea World Sun Valley Kelly Keaton Athens Ben Proffitt Chris Woods Milwaukee Alaska Sara Lambert

Public road plan eyed for Grundy area bypass changes

Public information session urged as Virginia DOT previews Route 460 re routing through Grundy region. Old 460 would stay where new bypass diverges with a bridge proposed near Levisa crossing and a reroute of Route 83 around downtown parking area. Community input sought before formal hearings and CTB decision later.

Cowtown Grundy Mike Dotson HDR Engineering Hoot Owl Slate Creek Brittle Brenda Waters VDOT Bristol Commonwealth Transportation Board

WV official pushes customized school safety plans

Wise urges local tailored safety plans for West Virginia schools and favors a toll free state wide safety line. He cites existing county lines in Harrison Berkley and Wood, urges federal state coordination, and aims for safer schools by September with a nine area framework including prevention parental involvement and law enforcement coordination.

School Violence Prevention and Community Involvement Report Card

The report describes a comprehensive safety framework including an incident logging system, mandatory visitor check-ins, student removal procedures for disruptive behavior, broad parent and student notification of rules, and a zero tolerance stance on bullying. It notes violence prevention hotlines, staff and student training, early prevention programs, and a parental involvement section with volunteer screening, homework notifications, and chaperone roles. It also covers alternative programs, facilities security measures, student reporting channels, conflict resolution, and extensive staff development. Law enforcement collaborations, resource officers, and community partnerships with libraries, after school programs, and media outreach are outlined, along with a required summary box for strengths, weaknesses, and action plans.

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