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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 2002
Page
6
Very warm and extremely hazy conditions persist with humidity high and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Precipitation figures show 0.00 inches today, 0.03 inch for July 2 2001, 3.33 inches in the last 30 days, and 16.48 inches since January 1, 2002.
A state task force recommends fines based on cents per pound for overweight coal trucks, with penalties from 40 dollars for 4 000 pounds over to 18 000 dollars for over 40 000 pounds. Offenses rise on second infractions. Current fines range from 20 dollars to 1600 dollars. The plan adds enforcement authority for the Public Service Commission and calls for more inspections. A proposed daily logbook exemption would jeopardize a 1.2 million federal grant for truck safety inspections, limiting intrastate coal tracking. House leaders and opponents weigh tweaks as hearings continue.
Jim Osborne and coalition members challenged the Build a Lake plan citing river dynamics and soil issues. They warn the Bluestone River would produce murky water and pollution, jeopardizing recreation and fish safety while urging sewage upgrades as a better use of funds.
The state Tax and Revenue Office in Charleston reports hundreds of grant applications arriving before the July 1 deadline for a $200 million program funded by video lottery proceeds. About 100 applications were in by Friday and 25 to 30 more by Monday. projects include Concord College's $7.5 million White Hall renovation. Hearings are set for early August as officials review criteria and funding.
The citizen was found dead Saturday in western Zimbabwe but privacy laws prevented naming him. Grace Walk, former nursing director, praised Raub as a compassionate healer and skilled surgeon. Friends recalled his work ethic, polished technique, and warmth with patients. He owned a 30,000 acre game ranch near Hwange and a home in Bulawayo. Contact Bill Archer at barcher bdtonline.com.
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