Bland Ministry Center Dental Clinic serves poor in Bland County
In Bland Bland County Virginia the Bland Ministry Center runs a free dental clinic unique in the state. Overseer Tom Farrar says about 12 dentists rotate monthly to treat low income patients who must prove eligibility. The effort began in 1983 at a former garage, funded by Baptist groups and donations, with volunteers from across Virginia. Patients are scheduled in 30 minute slots and may hear a brief religious message. no one is turned away if there is genuine need. Farrar envisions expanding to elder recreation and day care programs.
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Bland
Bland Ministry Center
Tom Farrar
Virginia
Farrar
East River Baptist Association
Virginia Beach
Richmond
Bland County
Smyth
Buchanan
Bluefield College
Laurel Fork Baptist Church
Rocky Gap
Ed Lemons
Knoxville, Tenn
Georgia
Wytheville
O.J. Campbell
Campbell
Ministry Center
Glade Spring
Washington County
Grundy
Virginia shortfall widens in Bluefield county funds
Tazewell County supervisors said the commonwealth contributes to a $1 million shortfall by not paying $210,000 owed. They blame residents' tax delinquency, note temporary gap, and describe measures including moving $1 million from coal severance tax funds, cutting the 1987 88 budget by $467,028, and eliminating at least eight jobs. Supervisor J R Absher paid $1,278.83 in delinquent real estate taxes and cited recording errors in real estate dealings.
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Bluefield
Tazewell County
Commonwealth of Virginia
Hudson Huffard Jr
Cook
Wally Cox
Troy William
J.R.” Absher
Tazewell Supervisors Lay Off Eight Under RIF Policy
Eight county employees were laid off by Tazewell County Supervisors Thursday as part of a reduction in force policy. The county faces at least 160000 in lost receipts from one termination, per treasurer Norman Cook. The policy, adopted at the June 15 adjourned meeting, designates County Administrator Randal E. Anno as personnel officer with power to terminate as funds diminish.
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Tazewell
Norman Cook
Ned
Randal E. Arno
Wally Cox
Cook
Anno
Grover Jones appeals fraud conviction
In BLUEFIELD AP coverage former Monroe County prosecutor Grover Jones Jr appeals a five count mail fraud conviction tied to a Matoaka arson. The case involves co conspirators Bluefield nightclub owner Richard C Lewis and the Whitlows with Lewis claiming $131000 in fire insurance. The government says Jones received about $10000 for his role and the Whitlows $800. The indictment alleges Jones violated postal laws in the scheme.
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Bluefield
Monroe County
Grover Jones Jr
Matoaka
Jones
Richard C. Lewis
John
Joseph Whitlow
Ballard
Lewis
Aetna Casualty and Surety Co
Mercer General Insurance Co
Princeton
Whitlows
Chamber Eyes Tourism Center Plans and Tax Seminar
The Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce discussed supporting Princeton Chamber efforts for a new tourist information center at Route 460 and I 70 near Princeton and explored an unmanned center at I 77 near Southgap. They also announced a 1 to 3 p.m. unemployment tax seminar at the Princeton Municipal Building and honored Steve Land, founder of Steve Land Diamonds, who drowned in June.
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Bluefield
Greater Bluefield
Hancock
Nelson Walker
Chamber
West Virginia Tax Commission
Princeton Municipal
Mike Shott
West Virginia
Shott
Steven G. Land
Steve Land Diamonds
Lincoln County tops state teen pregnancy rate
CHARLESTON AP Lincoln County records the highest teen pregnancy rate in West Virginia, with 27.9 percent of births in 1986 to girls under 19, while Tyler County shows 10.3 percent. Officials credit youth activities but admit they do not know why rates differ. both counties are rural and small.
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Charleston
Lincoln County
Tyler County
Lincoln
Tyler
West Virginia
Bland County borrows 450000 to cover monthly expenses
Bland County Board of Supervisors borrowed 450000 for the fiscal year end and faced a 513000 payroll need for June through August due this month. Clerk Ronald Hall cited tax exempt land, limited business taxes, and a cash flow issue as causes while noting a six month loan at 4.7 percent from First Virginia Bank Southwest and investments at five percent helped reduce the loan.
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Bland County Board of Supervisors
Ronald B. Hall
Bland County
Board of Supervisors
Hall
First Virginia Bank-Southwest
Jefferson National Forest
Appalachian Trail
Bland Correctional Center
Mercer County Board Adopts New Textbook Process
The Mercer County Board of Education accepts a policy changing textbook selection committee appointments to October from January. Volunteers of Mercer County teachers will be solicited annually by the Division of Curriculum and Instruction, with committee members recommended by the superintendent and subject to board approval by October. Superintendent Baker credits the change for more time to study, investigate problems, and prepare for their task.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Board of Education
Karen Disibbio
Wiliam H. Baker
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Commonwealth
Lori Steineck
The
Daily Telegraph
Mark Shelton
Balwin
Riccardo Balwin
Bill Hampton
Hampton
Virginia Avenue
Grover Jones
Information Center
Greg Jordan
ED Cabbell
Board
Barbara Hawkins
Garfoils
Carl Bishop
Roy L. Webber
Roanoke
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