Anthony L. Yost longtime educator dies in Virginia
Anthony Leon Yost of Bishop Virginia died May 21 2001 after a long illness at the University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville He was 53 Born in Bishop he taught 31 years at Tazewell Middle School coached at Tazewell High School and served in various local roles His survivors include his wife LaVonne three grandchildren and two children Funeral services were held at 11 am today at Peery St Clair Funeral Home Chapel Tazewell with burial at Grandview Memory Gardens Bluefield Memorials to A Child Shall Lead Them Food Pantry.
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Jeffords breaks with Bush over key policy areas
Senator Jeffords, amid a widening rift with Bush and Republican leaders on abortion, education, and tax cuts, indicated more frequent disagreements with the president. Senate Republican leader Trent Lott stressed unity on remaining priorities as Jeffords prepares to exit Senate, with party plans unchanged until tax legislation clears or June 5.
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Byrd to caucus with Democrats on budget shift
Sen. Robert Byrd plans to caucus with the Democratic Party after Sen. Jeffords’ party switch, praising the move which shifts Senate control. Byrd expects to regain chairmanship of the Appropriations Committee, calls it essential but notes tight funds due to the Bush budget and recent tax cuts.
Mountain Events Spotlight Weekend Festivities
Mountain notes a packed schedule from 2001 including the Bradley W. Jackson Foundation Golf Tournament at Fincastle Country Club starting 1 p.m. and a 7 p.m. beach music concert by The Collegians and Phil Dirt and the Dozers sponsored by Cool FM. Saturday features a 5 a.m. Bluefield Flea Market, 8 a.m. 5K at the Wellness Center, and an 8:30 a.m. Graham Daddy of a Yard Sale at Bluefield College.
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Grandparents' visitation rights cited in state custody cases
West Virginia judges discuss grandparent visitation as a matter of best interests amid custody battles. Judge McGraw notes dissent on a 1978 ruling allowing noncustodial parents rights, citing later federal guidance from Washington state. Officials urge preserving kinship ties through programs like SHARES.
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FDIC Faces Costs From FNB Keystone Collapse
FDIC and OCC exposed the 1999 failure of FNB Keystone with $1.1 billion in assets, after insolvency due to apparent fraud. In nine days post failure, insured deposits received $252.4 million payouts, heightening total losses to $750-$850 million. Receivership earns about $1.4 million quarterly from assets, with any recovered missing assets adding to the fund. The FDIC froze two accounts tied to Billie J. Cherry’s granddaughters amid a civil case against Grant Thornton.
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Byrd Calls Tax Cut Unwise Fiscal Projections Uncertain
In Washington Byrd criticized a proposed tax reduction as unwise due to uncertain projections and limited funds. He noted that people may have high expectations, but money is a constraining factor. He described Jeffords decision as tough and credited Jeffords as a statesman. Rockefeller praised Jeffords for honor and integrity and highlighted long collaboration on education and health care expansion for uninsured children.
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