Tazewell County schools battle abuse
Tazewell County Public Schools launch a three part series to curb abuse with CADRE, DARE and motivational talks for elementary and high school students. CADRE workers and deputies will visit Pocahontas, Graham, Tazewell and Richlands to explain drug and alcohol free living.
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Tazewell County Schools
Battle Abuse
Bluefield
Tazewell County
Commonwealth Alliance For Drug Resistance Education
CADRE
Brian Hieatt
Mike Hall
Robert Brown
Brown
Bobby Petrocelli
Pocahontas
Graham
Tazewell
Richlands
Petrocelli
Tazewell Elementary
Abb’s Valley-Boissevain Elementary
Misty Short
Paula Hypes
Valerie Herald
Jennifer Lawrence
Blair Mahood
Travis Williams
Laura Hammond
Phillip Larry
Jason Vance
Jamie Bennett
Stephen Gunter
Cathy Clarkson
Rose Goddard
Community Fight Against Cancer Memorial Walk Opens
Local group urges participation in the 28th memorial walk to support education programs and improve life for those affected by cancer. Call (304) 327-8770 for a collection envelope and join the effort.
Cancer Experience Coping Course Overview and Offerings
The course helps participants cope with cancer by providing information on cancer, treatments, self care, and well being. It covers understanding treatments, managing illness effects, mind body health, communication, self esteem, resources, and celebrating life, with guest speakers including MDs, RNs, dietitians, social workers, volunteers, psychologists, and ministers offered 3 to 4 times yearly.
National Cancer Information Hotline Details
The American Cancer Society operates a 24 7 toll free National Call Center in Austin Texas staffed by Cancer Information Specialists providing up to date cancer information and written follow up materials. A separate Mid Atlantic Division toll free line serves Delaware Maryland DC Virginia and West Virginia with ACS program and resource guidance.
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American Cancer Society
National Cancer Information Enter
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Texas
Mid-Atlantic Division
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
Westirginia
World’s leading cancer research fund raises billions
The organization operates community to national programs and has raised over 2 billion for cancer research since 1946. It funds 30 Nobel Laureates, backs 25 percent of new cancer investigators and invested 100 million in peer reviewed cancer research last year. It is praised as top in nonprofit management and a major information resource with 2 million volunteers and around 1.5 million calls annually.
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U.S. News & World Report
Chronicle of Philanthropy
Dry conditions spark threats of brush fires
Persistent dry spells keep brush fire danger high through early June, say fire chiefs. Outdoor burning is limited to 4 p.m. to 7 a.m. and must be attended. Fire departments in East River, Matoaka and Green Valley warn of ongoing risk, citing past large blazes and arid underbrush.
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Rinceton
Nelson Short
East River Volunteer Fire Department
Short
East River
Matoaka
Kegley
Dick Cumbow
Green Valley-Glenwood
Green Valley
Stony Ridge
U.S. Route 460
Cumbow
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