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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 2002
Page
4
B K Necessary recalls a Tazewell County Fair demolition derby packed with families and adrenaline. Cars roar, flames flare, and painted hoods siege the arena as spectators endure heat and gravel. Organizers warn fences and railings, while locals savor a shareable small town spectacle and a preview of lawn mower races at the Livestock Markets.
City’s daily paper carries a Bible quote attributed to its editors about choosing mind sets as life and peace, reflecting newsroom culture and editorial stance. The line foregrounds spiritual focus over carnal concerns in a brief proclamation.
United States Senator Robert Byrd announced additional funding of 18 million dollars for the King Coal Highway, with potential to rise to 29 million if the transportation bill passes. Officials say funds could accelerate work on the King Coal Highway and Coalfields Expressway, improving access and safety as projects advance. Local groups credit Byrd and lawmakers, with Southern Counties Coalition lobbying since funding cuts two years ago.
A reader contesting the Daily Telegraph Aug 2 report on a Bluestone lake project notes errors in lake size six miles versus 5.5, shore length 70,000 feet versus 62,450, and 433 acres versus 500. The letter challenges claimed water recreation plans and questions private developers’ commitments for home sites, a marina, lodging, and tourism amid pollution concerns.
William L Belcher of Rock WV outlines concerns and suggestions for the Build a Lake project at Lashmeet along Bluestone River. He calls for environmental, flood control, and soil erosion studies, riverbank reinforcement, debris removal, and a dredging station. He notes potential recycling benefits and questions handling raw sewage and waste during floods.
A Dodge City High School history teacher named Bob George is praised for his work to honor veterans and preserve memory of wars. The speaker recounts meeting him during a visit to Dodge City for a community prayer breakfast and notes the teacher’s call for other educators to follow suit.
Jim Davidson relays how Bob George, Vietnam veteran, has students interview veterans and write reports. Read responses from Karl Alexander Tiffany Williams and Nicole Eckert praising veterans, sacrifice, and lessons learned. Davidson hopes teachers nationwide adopt the approach to ensure veterans are remembered.
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