National Teacher of the Year praised as rare person
Beverly Bienick, a Preston County teacher of profoundly retarded students, won the National Teacher of the Year Award after two years in the field. Administrators praise her compassion and expertise, noting her classroom in a Manowa school and her ongoing master’s studies in child development.
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Sandi Metheney Kingwood
Beverly Bienick
Preston County
William Rosier
Derstand
Manowa
Miss Bienick
Monongalia-Preston Association For
Miss Bieniek
Ted Bieniek
Uniontown
Reedsville
Pennsylvania
Exerience
ARC
Camp Apache
Council For Exceptional Children
CEC
American Association For the Education of the
Project Teach
Bienick
Monongalia-Preston
Arthurdale Presbyterian Church
New Orleans
Volunteer firemen sought in Grafton
The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department seeks residents to join not only firefighting but support roles in financing publicity education and community programs. Interested persons should visit the downtown fire station or call 265-1866.
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Grafton
Main
Grafton Volunteer Fire Department
Grafton Vfd
Fire Department
Preston Footnotes Kingwood Spruces Up for Festival
Autumn scene notes Buckwheat Festival preparations in Kingwood Preston County with welcome signs, yard displays, and storefront decorations. Highway crews resurface WV 7 between Reedsville and Manowa aiding festival travel. County offices plan brief closures for School Community Days while Buckwheat Museum remains closed. Sheriff’s monthly summary lists August crime and traffic activity, with 439 Class A and 16 Class G license plates sold.
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John Denver
Preston County
Kingwood
State Department of Highway
W.va
Reedsville
Manowa
County Commission
Bucklew
Sheriff's Office
Wade Graham
Sheriff's Department
Truman Scholarship Information Available
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship awards merit based funds to West Virginia residents who will be college juniors next year and show leadership potential in government. Nominees must be nominated by their college using official materials. one scholarship per state and territories, up to 5000 dollars per year for tuition, fees, books and room and board. Deadline is November 4, 1977, with contact details for Dean Collins, Dean Connell, and Professor Willions.
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Harry S. Truman
West Virginia
Washington
Puerto Rico
Guam
Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Trust Territory
Pacific Islands
Congress
United States
Foundation
William Collins
Woodburn Hall
Charles Connell
John R Willions
Oglebay Hall
Monongalia County Receives Utility Tax Refund
Monongalia County will get a 655 050 check from state auditor Glen B Gainer Jr for the first half Public Utility Tax 1977 78. Assessments rose by over 2 million with C P Telephone Monongahela Power Co increasing most, while public utilities like water are excluded.
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David Poling
Monongalia County
Glen B. Gainer Jr
John Pyles
Pyles
Western Union
Greyhound Bus Co
C & P Telephone
Monongahela Power Co
Auditor
Gainer
Board of Public Works
West Virginia
Boards of Education
Monongalia
Blacksville
Granville
Morgantown
Osage
Star City
Westover
Preston County
Albright
Bruceton Mills
Kingwood
Masontown
Newburg
Reedsville
Rowlesburg
United Way Support Backed by Labor Council
The Monongalia Preston Labor Council voted to back the United Way drive aiming for a 265000 goal. Robert Corob, council president, cited union member benefits and formed an advisory committee for the Human Resources Development Foundation to bridge individuals and corporations under AFL CIO. Executive Committee members were named. Joseph Powell, state AFL CIO president, spoke at the meeting.
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Monongalia-Preston
Corob
Human Resources Development Foundation
Afl-Cio
Joseph Powell
Morgantown High Extends Adult Class Registration
Registration for Morgantown High School adult education has been extended for the fall term. Prospective students may sign up Tuesday or Thursday evenings in Room 205, with classes in Algebra, bookkeeping, shorthand, typing and business English. Tuition ranges from 20 to 35 dollars. classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 30 to 8 30 p m. Gary Weber, supervisor, at 292 1393 after 3 p m for more information.
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Morgantown High School
MHS
Gary Weber
Fellowsville Fire Dept Dinners Planned at Hall
Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department announces buckwheat cakes and sausage dinners at the Fire Hall on Sept 30 from noon to 8 pm, Oct 1 from noon to 8 pm, and Oct 2 from 10 am to 3 pm. The spokesman invites everyone to attend and buy a meal.
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Fellowsville
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Hazelton
Mike Fike
Panorama
Preston
Senior Citizens
Truman
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Laishley
Pennsylvania Ave
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