James Monroe High School 2004 graduation moved indoors
One hundred six James Monroe High School graduates walked in to Pomp and Circumstance as storms forced the ceremony from the field to the gym. Principal Christy Parker noted two locations were prepared for rain and speeches were given by valedictorian Margaret Guy and salutatorian Kristen Terry. The top 20 graduates were recognized and Project Graduation followed in the gym.
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Memorial service honors Whitethorn pupil Jason Green
Whitethorn Elementary students honor Jason Green with a memorial garden and poem by kindergarten teacher Louise Simmons. A stone bearing "In Loving Memory of Jason Green" sits beside a dogwood tree. Principal Sandra Puckett and PTO treasurer Betse Feuchtenberger shared memories as students laid soil and planted the garden.
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Reading Bee Honors Fourth and Fifth Grade Winners
Executive Editor Tom Colley presented awards for the reading bee. Fourth grade winners: Tazewell Elementary team and Abbs Valley Elementary for comprehension. Springville Elementary led spelling and vocabulary. Richlands Elementary placed top in editing. Fifth grade winners: Graham Intermediate grand winner and comprehension. North Tazewell Elementary won spelling and vocabulary. Abbs Valley Elementary led editing. Tazewell Elementary won impromptu.
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Tazewell
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Richlands Elementary
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Morgan Presnell
Mattie Shrader
Catherine Smith
Eric Weaver
Abbs_ Valley Elementary
Jillian Bailey
Briani Johnston
Erica Smith
Ariana Stanley
Lori Hale
Springville Elementary
Susan Higginbotham
Phillip Cyrus
Kimberly Hale
Daniel Neel
Gavan Yates
Virginia Hart
Judy Stamper
Kathy Blevins
Karen Sluss
Vicky Coburn
Leesa Wood
Phyllis Blankenship
Sarah Cramer
Graham Intermediate
Elisha Clark
David Chaffins
Dakota Helmandollar
Maggie Kelly
Maria Shaffron
Gloria Bowman
Molly Altizer
Natashia Davis
Lindsey O’quinn
Sarah Steele
Lisa Rose
Barbara Gillespie
Frankie Fox
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Dada Dye
Barbara Parris
Bobbi Cassell
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Reading Bee
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Cookie Johnson
Charlie Carter
Anne Taylor
Cynthia Sheets
Bluefield College
Mercer County Literacy Committee
Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Sue Shields
Pat East
Tazewell County Schools Food Service
Boucher seeks disaster declaration for flood areas
U S Rep Rick Boucher says he will urge President Bush to declare Southwest Virginia counties hit by last week's floods a primary disaster area. Gov Mark Warner plans to file the formal request over Memorial Day weekend. FEMA will review each application for eligibility and aid.
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Graduation milestones across three high schools in a budding new era
Big Creek High School faces years before closure as officials plan a new Bradshaw campus with the 2007 to 2009 timeline. Forty-six seniors graduated Friday, Saeger High School saw 106 graduates at its 85th commencement, and Mount View High in Welch hosted 108 graduates with MVHS Principal Barbara Smith praising the year. Dr Rushia N Slade delivered the Welch address, WC Puckett spoke at Jaeger High, Meghan Ward was Big Creek’s valedictorian, and Handy noted the class of 2004 had a solid year.
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MVHS
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Rushia N. Slade
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Jaeger High School
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Handy
Big Creek
State boards push consolidation of two high schools in Bradshaw
McDowell County officials clash over flood-proofing funds for four new schools including the Bradshaw high school. The state board reversed the local vote, signing a contract with the U S Army Corps of Engineers to proceed. Graduation class of 2004 saw 46 seniors with nearly half receiving college aid.
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Crash Remains Under Investigation After Unrestrained Child Incident
A crash report notes a child in the vehicle was not restrained by a seat belt or child safety restraint. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. Russo did not respond to requests for comment on Friday.
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Mountain Festival weekend features mandolins and carnival heritage
Festival organizer Saunders explains the event blends culture and heritage with a free family day including a mandolin workshop by Steve Smith at 3 p.m. and an acoustic jam session. Sunday events list a tennis tournament at Sarver Club, a karaoke contest at Bluefield City Park at 3 p.m., registration starting at 1:30 p.m., and an 11 p.m. fireworks display ending the James H. Drew Carnival. Contact Adria Hairston at ahairston bottonline.com
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