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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1998
Page
4
The listing provides phone numbers for various local and regional departments including News Day and Night lines, a toll free number, and regional and sports contacts. It references Fayette County and Wyoming County offices with separate lines for regional news and sports.
Region Glorious Church of God in Christ Mount Hope announces a Young People and Sunday School Convention from Friday to Sunday led by Bishop John Grant. The annual North Underwood reunion is Sunday at Droop Mountain Battlefield Park with a covered dish gathering.
The Tabor family reunion is Sunday at the homes of Gene and Cindy Tabor and Mike and Karla Tabor in Maine with swimming and directions available by phone. A Walker family reunion is also Sunday at Little Beaver State Park Pavilion with lunch at 1 30 p m. The Quinwood Library holds a 10 cent book sale July 28 August 1 with more information via 438 3011.
Sophia Midget League opens sign ups at 5 p.m. at Old Sophia High School football field for ages 7 to 12. Bring birth certificate. For more information contact organizers.
A roundup of local activities and services including sewer smoke testing in North Beckley PSD areas Maxwell Hill and Morgan Hill, martial arts classes at Ghent Elementary, White Oak PSD testing July August, a drug ministry seminar at The Heart of God Ministries, outdoor dramas at Grandview Amphitheater, various bookmobile stops, Beckley singles dinner camping, Fridays in the Park Office Olympics and Bike Race, candlelight ghost tour Fayetteville, Irish week events at Augustae Center Elkins, South Charleston Speak Easy singles, open mic Beckley, bingo events in Mount Hope and Beckley, and a Columbus Bingo jackpot details with contact numbers.
Fraternal Order of Police Black Diamond Lodge 81 will run a free KID CARE ID fingerprint and photo station at Beckley Crossing Kroger from noon to 4 p.m. Volunteers from Beckley police will share safety literature while officers greet kids and offer officer of the week cards. Funds support area vest purchases, Women’s Resource Center and Project Graduations.
On July 16 to 20 several Beckley area families welcomed new babies. Names include Maniya Marie, Joshua Taylor, Daniel Scott, Jonathan Charlies, Hayden James, Jennifer Marie, Bayley Cainan, Kandi Heather Nicole, Linda Lee, Destiny Denise, Tyler Joseph, Christina Lee Annika, Shau na Kenzi, Zachary Christian, Nicholas Ryan, Martin Austin, Matthew James, Hanna Michelle, Amber Nikole, Brandon Allen, Sydna Renee Avion, Caitlyn Jo, Adia Marie, Hannah Re ne a, Hunter Anthony, and others born to couples from Beckley, Oak Hill, Gauley Bridge, Hilltop, and nearby towns. Births occurred at multiple area homes and hospitals with weights ranging from about 5 to 9 pounds.
Beckley police name Sgt Tomi Peck officer of the week for over 16 years of service including patrol and juvenile duties. She is pursuing a psychology master's degree and has won Officer of the Year awards from the American Legion in 1995 and Crime Stoppers in 1996.
Police log lists assaults at Lewis Richie Drive and Woodlawn Avenue, larceny at Super America on Robert C Byrd Drive, sexual assault on Woodlawn Avenue, missing juvenile at Hilcrest Apartments, and multiple traffic incidents including accidents on Robert C Byrd Drive, Harper Road, Eisenhower Drive, and State Route 3. Also notes disturbances in Princewick, Ghent, Bradley, and Fairdale plus intoxication cases and prowler reports.
Reports from 8 a.m. yesterday provide current conditions for Bluestone Lake and Summersville Lake. Elevations are 1,410.52 ft and 7.09 ft respectively, with inflows and outflows listed as 315 cf/s and 228 cf/s for Gauley river areas, plus measurements for Meadow River and R.D. Bailey Lake.
The Register Herald states it will correct errors or inaccuracies it publishes and requests readers to call the appropriate news department to report errors. The notice emphasizes accountability and provides a point of contact for corrections.
Readers are invited to report news by dialing a toll free number via Cellular One. The Register Herald will accept tips and updates from subscribers and general readers, encouraging timely, on the scene information.
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