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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1997
Page
1
A crowded scene unfolds as a train wreck near the station causes books to catch fire and thousands evacuate. Firefighters battle flames as onlookers watch in shock. Authorities investigate the cause and stabilize injured passengers amid a chaotic rush to safety.
A packed Ned Shott Gym on the Bluefield State College campus hosted Bluefield High School’s 92nd graduation as 146 seniors received diplomas. Valedictorian Misty Dawn Mathena urged moving into the future with preparation, while salutatorian Rahal Kanawati spoke of treasured memories.
Billy the 19 year old, 265 pound Bluefield goat paralyzed in November 1996 regained mobility with a goat wheelchair built from bike parts at Crewey's Repair Service. After practice he walked again, later died on March 3 from leukemia, and will be profiled on Real TV airing tonight at 7:30 on WOAY TV 4 Beckley narrated by Charles Owens.
On today’s calendar a special called meeting in Oakvale is planned for 6 p.m. to canvass the election ballots. Also on Tuesday at noon Robert L. Schumacher of First Community Bank will speak to the Bluefield Rotary Club at the Ramada Inn.
Mostly cloudy today with a 50 percent shower and thunderstorm chance and highs in the upper 60s. Tonight partly cloudy with showers and lows around the low 50s. Daily Millions Sunday drawing numbers listed. Powerball Saturday numbers reported with no winner. two $100,000 tickets sold in West Virginia. Wednesday’s estimated jackpot is $41 million.
The overflow crowd at PikeView High watched Jodi Besenger deliver the valedictory in the cafeteria. Salutatorian Laura Cox cited John Wooden and Helen Keller, urging graduates to focus on what they can do and to keep optimism as they move forward.
Graduation speaker J B Hurt, a 1995 PSHS alumnus, shares how a back pain case ended in spinal meningitis and near death, emphasizing high goals and seizing each day. He describes a sudden health crisis that altered his coaching ambitions at Glenville State College and the fragile nature of life.
Montcalm High School held its 1997 commencement in the gym on Sunday with 51 graduates receiving diplomas. Principal David Harvey praised the seniors for their hard work and the faculty member Debra Hall noted the students depart with memories and education.
Intermission Children’s Trek walkers paused at Coal City Auditorium in Bluefield for spiritual refreshment. Started June 1 to mirror Booker T. Washington’s 1865 Hardy Virginia to Malden West Virginia journey. Dunbar High School students led most of the way while co organizer Joseph Bundy urged faster pace toward the state line. West Virginia State Delegate Larry Rowe spoke to a 43 person crowd.
A new committee in Tazewell County forms Tazewell Young Life a non-denominational outreach for high school teens led by trained counselors. The aim is to offer positive outlets and guide youths toward constructive paths through activities like hiking trips and parties, inviting both Christian and non-Christian teens.
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