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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 2002
Page
1
A single car collision in Richlands left two people injured. Emergency crews responded to the scene as investigators began examining factors leading to the crash. No names or exact injuries were disclosed in the brief.
Peterstown Elementary students recalled fears as teacher asked for times they felt afraid after reading. West Virginia will require reading or language arts and math tests for grades three through eight and ten starting next school year, with ninth edition SAT 9 used last spring to gauge if the school is not seriously impaired.
Beginning in spring 2004 West Virginia core students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 will take new standardized tests in reading, math, science and social studies. The system will judge schools for state and federal accountability under No Child Left Behind. A 10th grade English test and an algebra and early geometry math test are also being developed.
The 60 day 2003 West Virginia Legislature session opens January 8 facing a projected $30 million shortfall this year and up to $280 million deficit for 2004. Budget pressures join debates on medical malpractice, tort reform, coal track weight limits, ATV safety, health care costs, workers comp, education, Medicaid, and economic development as Gov. Bob Wise warns of a challenging period with potential gains.
Iraq hands the United Nations a long awaited arms declaration denying doomsday weapons and Saddam Hussein issues a televised apology to Kuwait for the 1990 invasion. A government delegation presents documents detailing chemical, biological, and nuclear programs at a U.N. compound near Baghdad, meeting resolution 1441 deadlines.
Snow covers the ground at Parris Pinestone Tree Farm in Springville Virginia as families choose their Christmas trees on a cold windy Saturday morning. The piece highlights the smell of fresh pine and the enduring custom of selecting a tree from a farm or lot or opting for an artificial tree.
Contributions to the Community Christmas Tree campaign rose by only 90 dollars toward a 12000 dollar goal. Signups continued Saturday at Bluefield City Auditorium as many youngsters anticipated the Dec 23 party. Donations may be dropped at the newspaper front desk or mailed to Daily Telegraph Bluefield WV.
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