Mercer County planning commission Postponed meeting Oct 19
The Mercer County Planning Commission has postponed its meeting originally set for Monday to October 19 at 6 30 p.m. at Frankie’s LaSalute Bluewell. The Mercer County Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday at 7 p.m. with a grievance hearing on a petition by the Mercer County Education Association and additional personnel hearings at 9 00 9 30 and 10 00 p.m. The county courthouse will be closed Monday for Columbus Day and reopen Tuesday. A Red Cross Blood Drive at Big Creek High School Monday Oct 19 noon to 4 p.m. contact 875 2288 or 875 3095 after noon. The West Virginia Division of Vocational Rehabilitation offers toll free 1 800 642 3021 information and referral for blind and visually impaired residents Monday through Friday 8 30 a.m. to 4 45 p.m. McGraw elected state senate president and named chairman of the new Employee Suggestion Award Board ESAB.
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McDowell Beauty Pageant Includes New Toy Drive
A Little Miss and Little Mr McDowell County Beauty Pageant set for November 6 at Swit chback Elementary School will raise funds for the Northfork Keystones Toys For Tots. Applications require $20 for the county title and $3 for the photogenic award with a November 3 deadline. Proceeds support Toys For Tots and local health causes.
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Welch Fire Chief Faces Quiet Fire Season After Arson Fears
Welch Fire Chief Jerry Rotenberry recalls a year of feared arson as a string of major blazes devastated the town. With Pocahontas Theatre fire now ruled not arson, he credits a calmer 1980-81 season and a shift in his mindset toward protecting residents and property.
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Luther Named United Way Industrial Division Head 1981 82
Luther vice chairs Industrial Gas & Supply Co takes lead for Greater Bluefield United Way campaign. He cites community ties and past service with Red Cross Boy Scouts and Christ Church as foundations for his new role. Agencies funded include Red Cross USO YMCA YWCA and more.
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Ted” Luther
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