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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 2001
Page
4
Editorial discusses how citizens can influence state lawmaking beyond lobbyists through letters calls and emails. It notes upcoming budget pressures and the impact of helmet law, driver issues, school funding, and economic development on everyday life, urging continued public participation after elections.
A reader recalls two acts of kindness that lifted spirits amid sorrow and danger. A stranger in a snowstorm refused payment after cleaning windows, saying every morning someone blesses him. An earlier roadside tire fix near Crab Orchard Museum showed a helper’s quiet generosity, reinforcing hope that goodness prevails despite evil.
Letters to the editor credit the Christmas parade’s splendor to many, from organizers to Santa Claus and onlookers. Gaynell Thompson serves as Chairman and Ginger H Branton as General Program Chairman of the Tazewell County Bicentennial Committee.
A year 2000 Christmas parade titled 200 Years of Magical and Mystic Memories received broad support. The Town of Richlands and Tazewell County Bicentennial committee, along with the Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce and many volunteers, expressed appreciation for police, fire, students, bands, sponsors, media, and community leaders who helped make the event a success. Velma Conner chaired the Bicentennial.
Readers are invited to send opinions on public issues by mail to 928 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield West Virginia 24701 by signed fax to 304 327 6179 or by email to editor bdtonline com.
Ann McFeatters argues President elect Bush faces a difficult start mending ties with black Americans. He faces skepticism over affirmative action, nominations seen as opposing it, and missteps in outreach, while Powell and Paige gain approval and Rice lacks cabinet status. Jackson hints protests, and broader racial tensions persist.
Vice President Al Gore may dine with his wife over speaking fees to offset a 175000 dollar annual pension loss after leaving office. A government study shows U S power use rising with 7 percent more residential consumption in 2000, while a Shawnee curse tale haunts zero year presidents. Lawmakers reintroduce a measure to curb pork barrel additions, funding a Cleveland carousel and a bee farmer subsidy. Clinton pension projections hover around six million dollars as he nears a $157000 yearly pension.
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