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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1997
Page
1
In Bluefield a nearly seven foot snowman built with Skyler Burgess and her grandmother Sherrie Hanna on Union Street highlights resilience during the winter storm. The giant sculpture on Bland Street showcases craft and community spirit amid difficult weather.
Four Seasons Country endures 10 to 16 inches of new snow with more expected Tuesday. Forecasters warn of a frigid New Year Eve and single digit lows in sheltered valleys. New Year’s Day should bring sun and 30s. Power usage stayed normal despite outages in Welch and Tazewell. Mercer County Emergency Services coordinates with Bluefield Union Mission and East River American Red cross chapter for aid.
A Buchanan County man, Jackie Fitzwater, 27, of Vansant, died early Tuesday in a mobile home fire in the Leemaster area. Investigators from the Virginia State Police, led by Special Agent Jack Davidson, said the fire began shortly after midnight and remains under investigation. Fitzwater’s body was taken to a local medical examiner for a preliminary cause assessment.
Craig Hammond named sixth director of Bluefield Union Mission, starting January 1 1998. He succeeds his father Dr Allen Hammond, who led the agency for 23 years and will remain as consultant to son and the board of directors.
In wintry Bluefield and Fincastle, about 300 guests attended the 48th annual Shott Family Yuletide Breakfast despite snow and single digit cold. Hosts John C. Shott and guests praised turnout as business leaders and civic figures from Virginia and West Virginia shared remarks and breakfast.
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West Virginia State Police Mercer County Sheriff's Department and other agencies plan intensified patrols for New Year's Eve. Trooper S P Bruno says a full shift will target DUIs while weather aims to keep drivers at home despite cold icy roads and minor incidents.
Misty Harger, 12, spent nearly a day in the wild near Little Rock. A scruffy dog named Scotty kept her warm and hopeful, while a white owl that glowed on a moonless night provided company. The owl’s presence even provoked almost an hour of barking from Scotty.
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