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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 2003
Page
10
Bluefield Virginia public works employee Lloyd McLeod hangs Christmas lights in the top of the town Christmas tree at Graham Square Wednesday morning as winter weather moves into Four Seasons Country.
Associate Counselor Sherre Farmer notes large blooms and high visitor praise as poinsettias go on sale at the greenhouse from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Large orders from businesses and churches are delivered. Double pots cost 12.95, singles 6.95, foil covers and bows 0.50 each. Plum plants were added last year and proved popular.
The program chief Patricia Trish Cookingham notes new burgundy color is popular this year along with prestige red with dark red leaves and sturdy branches. A 1,200 plant order was placed including rose poinsettias and multi color pots. single bells were updated to glitter with fuller leaves. Barbara Hawkins can be contacted for more details.
Winter weather plans take shape across Mercer, Tazewell and McDowell counties as officials ready crews and salt stocks. Perry forecasts potential significant accumulation by Saturday, estimating up to six inches. Residents stock up on supplies, heaters, kerosene, and snow shovels while officials urge extreme caution.
Donations to the Community Christmas Tree fund can be mailed to Bluefield Daily Telegraph or delivered to the newspaper lobby. Signups for aid run Friday 3 to 6 pm and Saturday 10 am to 2 pm at Bluefield Youth Center. Gift distribution occurs Tuesday December 23 at noon with help from area families and volunteers.
Day Town Council selects a committee to propose post demolition use for the cleared block housing the former Skip's Garage and municipal building. Members include Brent Chambers Rick Taylor Sheila Shrader and four residents Mike Wood Marvin Woodie Bruce Garrison and Pat Jones.
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