McDowell woman praised for SAFE deeds
Sharon Walden Yates executive director of SAFE Hemphill based agency received a national Stand Up For Rural America award. U S Senator Rockefeller praised her two decades of service guiding SAFE from 1981 growth toward poverty relief through shelter training housing and regional economic development. Board member Sherry Belcher attended the Washington ceremony and the release notes her impact.
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Jay” Rockefeller IV
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Veterans seek Moving Wall return to Princeton WV
Vietnam Veterans of America and allied motorcyclists rally to fund a half scale Moving Wall in Princeton. David Bishop says past support by area merchants and riders helped raise about $11,000 for the display last seen in 1999 and hopes to bring it back this summer for 58 000 Vietnam War dead. Donations can be sent to PO Box 5295 Princeton WV 24740.
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NAACP Plans Annual Convention in Bluefield WV
Ted Curtis, president of the Mercer County NAACP branch, led the first host-team meeting as plans advance for the West Virginia State Conference of Branches annual convention in Bluefield this summer. Events center at the Holiday Inn with Aug 12 registration, Aug 12 mass meeting at Mount Zion Baptist Church, banquet Aug 13, and a closing program the next afternoon. Curtis says the organizational meeting aims to set assignments and ensure a successful event.
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Bedford Street
Bill Archer
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