West Virginia board pushes soft drink ban in schools
West Virginia Board of Education adopts 2009 legislative agenda seeking to outlaw all soft drink sales in schools and gain sole control of school food and drink standards. The move, tied to childhood obesity concerns, follows prior failed bills and contrasts with current law permitting certain healthy beverages during meals.
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West Virginia School Board
Charleston
West Virginia
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
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Windmills Debate in Bluefield County Sets Ridge Ordinance
County board aims to finalize a ridgeline ordinance by February to regulate East River Mountain wind projects. Officials cite balance between property rights, tourism, and scenic beauty while anticipating up to 60 proposed 400 foot windmills and about 30 permanent jobs along with numerous temporary construction roles. Public input urged at upcoming hearings.
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Anderson
Tazewell County
Eric Young
Ridgeline
Bluefield
Planning Commission
West Virginia Tourism grants boost Mercer County tourism
The West Virginia Division of Tourism awarded 30 matching grants through the MAPP program raising total advertising impact to $11 million with local matches. Mercer County CVB received $52,500 in September, matched locally, plus two $10,000 grants, totaling $125,000 to promote destination skiing and multi night stays in hotels for families and groups.
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MAPP
West Virginia
State Tourism Commission
Anna Plantz
Wellman
Mercer County Cvb
Independent
Mercer County
Coalition
Recycling grants aid Bluefield Princeton programs and Shawnee Scrap upgrade
Scrap was awarded 17200 for new equipment and Bluefield received 37100 to assist personnel and a truck purchase for curbside recycling. The city plans a one ton truck with extended bed to cut costs as educational efforts expand with Princeton getting 3500 to educate residents. Shawnee Scrap in Rock was granted 17200 to buy a wire stripper and shear to clean and bale wires amid price declines.
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Mel Saunders
Cole Chevy
Chevrolet
Saunders
Gerald Steele
Steele
Princeton
Bill Buzzo
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Little Jimmie and In memory contributions listing
In memory tributes from Naomi L. Rech and others honor departed troops and living service members. Donations include $50 for CE, $298 for WE, $50 for parents, $100 for William J. and Hazel Proffitt, $50 for Frank and Shirley Saunders, with a running total of $18,393 to date and $623 added today.
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Naomi L. Rech
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Stewart White
David R. White
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