Gardner Hangs Up Scalpel After 34 Years in WV
Dr. James Gardner a Beckley general surgeon retired July 31 after 34 years in West Virginia. Born in Pennsylvania and trained in Glasgow Scotland he served in the Air Force two years before joining Appalachian Regional Hospital in 1964. He later worked with Southern West Virginia Clinic while performing surgery at Beckley ARH and Raleigh General Hospital. Staff describe him as quiet yet witty and outspoken.
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West Virginia
Beckley
James Gardner
June Perdy
Jean Pack
LPN
Cindy Vance
Dewey Stickley
Betsy Wooten
Gardner
Pennsylvania
Glascow
Scotland
Beckley Hospital
Southern West Virginia Clinic
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Raleigh General Hospital
SWVC
Community Events and School Enrollments In Beckley Area
North Beckley PSD conducts sewer smoke testing in Cranberry area through Friday weather permitting. Registration for new students moving into Independence High School area 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Friday. Orientation for sophomores August 18 6 to 8 p.m. Park Junior High School open house August 24 seventh graders 6 to 7 30 p.m eighth and ninth graders 1 to 3 p.m. New student enrollment for Park August 14 and 18 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Immunization and birth certificates required for out of state students. For information call 256-4586. Beckley events include ballroom lessons with Kapteyns at St Francis School gym 252-7578 or 253-9782. Raleigh County Board of Education meeting 5 30 p.m. 105 Adair Beckley. Crab Orchard MacArthur PSC 1 p.m. 1291 Robert C Byrd Drive Crab Orchard. Several community programs and clubs listed with dates and contact numbers. Outdoor drama The Wizard of Oz at Grandview Amphitheater 8 30 p.m. and various health and support groups around Beckley. Call numbers provided for details.
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North Beckley
Cranberry
Independence High School
Park
Beckley
St. Francis School
South Oakwood Ave
Nancy
Reggie Kapteyn
Charleston
Raleigh County
Crab Orchard MacArthur Psc
Robert C Byrd
Crab Orchard
Gauley Bridge Center
Bridge Haven Golf Course
Fayetteville
Grandview Amphitheater
Honey In the Rock
Ryan's
County Commission
Clear Fork Clinic
Raleigh General Hospital
Mabscott Elementary
Hatcher's Drive
Ridge Park
South Kanawha St
Beckley Business and Professional Womens Club
Melvola
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
G Street
Extension Homemakers Club
Bradley Presbyterian Church
Glen White-Trap Hill PLC
Fairdale
Quota Club
Armory
Beckley Area Labor Council Afl-Cio
Carpenters Union Hall
Shady Spring
Reachh House
Pleasant St
Hinton
Peggy
Gail
Beckley-Stratton Junior High
New River Area
Veterans Administration Hospital
Patricia Peters
Cai
Bradley
National Association of Retired Federal Employees
NARFE
Shelter
Alzheimer's Research
Enchanted Bridge Day Care
Piney View Post Office
Industrial Drive
Bradley Church of God
Maxwell Hill Elementary
Wildwood House
BPOE
Elks
Lodge
S. Heber St
FOE
Eagle Aerie Home
Mabscott Beckley
Raleigh County Jaycees
McCreery
Bell Atlantic Telephone Pioneers of America Life
First United Methodist Church
South Heber Street
American Red Cross
John W. Eye Company
Mountain View Church
Police Log of Local Incidents and Allegations
A Thursday Regis ter Herald item lists DUI arrest on Harper Road assault and property destruction in multiple blocks including Barwood Street and Wal-Mart area. It notes domestic disputes on Antonio Avenue and Fayette Street blocks, driving on a suspended license on Stamford and Russell, leaving scene at Dorcas Avenue, shoplifting near Plaza Mall, shots fired on Hartley Avenue, a subject refusing to leave 400 block South Fayette, and multiple vehicle accidents across Eisenhower Drive and surrounding roads in several towns. A separate note refers to Carolyn Trent of Paint Creek Road denying comments about well water damage from strip mining and denying compensation claims against New Land Leasing.
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Harper Road
Massey Street
Hartley Avenue
Barwood Street
Wal-Mart
Antonio Avenue
South Fayette Street
Green Street
Stamford Road
Russell Street
Johnstown
Dorcas Avenue
Plaza Mall
Fayette Street
Eisenhower Drive
Register-Herald
Carolyn Trent
Paint Creek Road
Fayette County
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Elizabeth Wilson
Jon Sinko
Target Media
Shaun Wood Commercial Printing
ABC
Carol Vik
Ina Bosley
Beckley Rotary Club
Raleigh County Armory
Temple St
Glade Spring
Ella
Shiloh Community Church
Rt. 99
Posey Saxon Road
Sophia
Beckley Plaza Mall
Lynn Win
Epperly
American Electric Power
Maxwell Hill Furniture
Maxwell Hill RD
VISA-M/C
Discovery
BSA
Beckley City Police
Sheriff's Department
Cedar Road
Coalson Hollow Road
Mead
Glendale Road
MacArthur
Stotesbury Camp
Stotesbury
Bacontown Road
Jonden
Coal City Road
Burdiss Street
Coal City
Ford Street
Raleigh
Soak Creek
Lester Square
Robinson Stree
Glen White
Resaco
Prosperity Dip
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Galer River
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Meadow River
Holly Richardson
Energy Express
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