Fayette voters urged to renew county excess education levy
Voters in Fayette County are asked to renew the excess property tax levy funding the school system for 1999 2000 and four following years the rate staying at 45.90 cents per 100 dollars assessed for owner occupied homes The levy totals 5 728 137 annually with more than 2 2 million for professional salary support supporting at least 20 teachers and 10 service workers not covered by state funding The measure is described as essential to avoid financial disaster and to continue critical staffing and services in Fayette County schools.
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United Way campaign plea ties Holmes quote to community need
Dr William A O'Brien urges support for the 1999 United Way campaign in Southern West Virginia. He cites Holmes on life and hope, notes 54 percent of a 315000 goal, mentions gifts from Charity Ball and Fraternal Order of Eagles, and calls for pledges to aid those facing downsizing and dislocation. Call 253-2111 to pledge.
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O'Neill to Leave CBO and Teach Integrity in Economics
An economist known for courage and independence departs the Congressional Budget Office to return to teaching at the City University of New York. Her tenure featured stiff pushback from Speaker Gingrich after CBO forecasts challenged a major tax-cut plan, yet she stood firm on professional integrity.
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Civility lessons from a Smalltown America
Kathleen Parker reflects on moving to a 7,500-person town and learning civility through small, everyday acts. She contrasts city anonymity with small-town accountability, recounting a neighborly tire repair that embodies local generosity and the value of community memory. Parker notes civility has waned with larger populations and urges adopting small-town manners to restore courtesy in urban life.
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