Funding cut ends WWI institute as state faces budget shortfall
Gov Kaine eliminates funding for the institute by Dec 31 amid a $2.5 billion shortfall. Critics warn 50 youths yearly lose services, risking deeper involvement with the system and greater state costs. Proposals also target Tazewell Day Report Center and Camp 31 as officials vow to continue the fight.
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Effort to Save Virginia Wilderness Institute In Jeopardy
Puckett states ongoing fight after VWI faces closure risk as Associated Marine Institutes runs 32 bed facility under Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice in Buchanan County since 1998. In 2007 2008 the program served 49 youths with a 95 percent completion rate and helped youths earn 345 college credits and 41 GEDs.
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Community Christmas Tree signups and donations update
Families can sign up children at Bluefield City Auditorium with a third signup on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Donations to the Community Christmas Tree fund may be mailed or dropped at the Daily Telegraph office. recent memorial donations bring the day’s total to 4175.00 and overall total to 17770.00.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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