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March 09, 2010
March 10, 2010
Going from social worker to elementary school teacher was an easy transition for Gwen Vicars. The change was prompted by her belief that an early education can prevent many of society’s problems.
ABB Inc. is taking employee safety to new heights. Since the transformer manufacturing company in Bland services the product it sells, crews are training for repairs at wind turbine sites across the world.
March 02, 2010
Institute’s adolescent, geriatric units on the block
State Senator Phillip Puckett (D-38th) believes Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute’s adolescent unit, whose funding is proposed for elimination in Senate and House versions of the budget, stands about a “50-50 chance or a little less” of surviving in some form.
Ministry Center seeks repair requests
As snow continues covering the area, spring and summer projects are budding at the Bland Ministry Center. Requests for minor construction and repair work to homes in the service area are being accepted by the center.
Thou shalt not steal. It’s one of God commandments – and also the commonwealth’s.
Bland County motorists are reminded that vehicle decals for 2010 are on sale at the treasurer’s office in the courthouse. They have until April 14 to buy them or face a fine.
February 23, 2010
Board takes action on Thunderbird collection
The Bland County Board of Zoning Appeals split the difference, giving each side a little, but not everything, it wanted.
Eleanor King Newberry credits the Lord with restoring her will to live. The longtime Bland resident found peace – and a new friend – in her darkest hour.
Forensics team wins tournament
Members of the Bland County Forensics Team took advantage of snow days to hone their public speaking and performance skills. They were rewarded with winning the Mountain Empire District Championship for the second year in a row.
February 16, 2010
Grant money to help beekeepers
Sharon Ratcliff of Wythe County used a grant from the Mt. Empire Beekeepers Assoc. last year to become a beekeeper. Pleased with the results, she is encouraging prospective and established beekeepers to apply for funding this year.
Feb. 17, 2010
A unique project to raise money for the Bland Ministry Center is under way. The “Give a Penny Help for Many” campaign continues through April 30 with a goal to raise one million pennies.
February 12, 2010
Advocates seek more resources for mentally ill homeless
Mindy Lindamood has worked with mentally ill individuals for a decade. She knows that their circumstances are complicated and intertwined, but she also cares and knows the lack of resources, especially in the area of housing, hurts. She hopes to help the homeless by bringing attention to their plight, worsened by inadequate options.
February 10, 2010
Feb. 10, 2010
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