Judicial realignment eyed for Mercer County
Mercer County may gain a third judge as a state committee studies realignment of the Mountain State judiciary. Judges Frazier and Bivens oppose extra positions, citing cost and courthouse limits, while projections suggest population growth could require a third seat in coming years. Negotiations hinge on legislative funding after the 1984 election.
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Mercer County
John R. Frazier
Mountain
Ninth Judicial Circuit
William O. Bivens Jr
Bluefield
Frazier
Princeton
West Virginia
Senate
House of Delegates
Bivens
Howard Jarrett
The
Daily Telegraph
Water-saving showerheads cut costs by up to forty dollars
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Information Bureau says homeowners can lower hot water bills with inexpensive upgrades. Executive director David L. Weiner notes new water-saving showerheads reduce water use by about 50 percent without compromising temperature, potentially saving up to $40 per bathroom.
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Plumbing-Heating- Cooling Information Bureau
Bureau
David L. Weiner
Saving hot water in daily showers and costs
The article explains shower water use and costs, noting a standard five minute shower uses 25 to 30 gallons with hot water about 40 percent. It shows annual hot water costs of 7500 to 8500 gallons and 75 to 100 dollars electric or 30 to 40 gas, plus ways to cut by half with low flow 3 gpm and temperature controls. It recommends consulting plumbing contractors for flow devices and pre set temperature valves to reduce waste and bills.
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Bureau
Bradshaw Volunteer Fire Department Granted State Charter
The Bradshaw Volunteer Fire Department received a state charter from the Secretary of State's Office following approval by the West Virginia State Fire Commission in April. Fire Chief Hal Hevener announced the department will bolster firefighting resources in McDowell County with 16 active members led by a local volunteer force.
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Princeton
G.W. Johnson
Mercer County Chamber of Commerce
Jennifer Belcher
University of Georgia
West Virginia
Chamber of Commerce
Planning and Development Council
Bradshaw
Bradshaw Volunteer Fire Department
Secretary of State
Arnett B. Corley, Jr
West Virginia State Fire Commission
McDowell County Commission
County Firefighter’s Association
McDowell County
Corley
Paul Ed Blackwell
State Fire Commission
State Fire Administrator
Quarrier St
Capitol Complex
Charleston
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Oakvale Road Public Service
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Oakvale Road
Mercer Street
Lyle Huntington
Derek Swope
Terra Air
America
Pat Cecil
Weiner
R & J Uniform
Bank of Tazewell County
Tazewell
Westgate Shopping Center
4 Way
Fincastle
F. Dlo
Fire Department
Hal Hevener
Steven Kenny Hoge
University of Michigan Medical School
Ann Arbor
Millard High School
Omaha
Neb
Hoge
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
Mass
Diane
Tufts University Medical School
Medford
David Hoge Jr
Robin St
David Hoge Sr
Marie P. Hoge
Clarene K. Turner
W.va
Richard D Flanigan
Byannik
Stone É Homes
Mim
Mercer Mall
Dad
E Benjamin Blankenship
John Blankenship
Laura Pochick
Daniel Pochick
Sonia Koh
Yung Hei Koh
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