Nude Hiking Day prompts mixed views on solstice hike
HAGERSTOWN Md AP Naked Hiking Day draws enthusiasts like Andrew Williams and Shane Steinkamp who defend the practice as nature bonding while authorities caution it may lead to indecent exposure charges. Appalachian Trail managers discourage nudity citing family outings and scouts nearby. Authorities report rare incidents and emphasize awareness of local laws.
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Warren
Georgia
Maine
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy
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W.va
Woody Lipps
Virginia
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
Tammy McCorkle
South Mountain Recreation
Maryland
McCorkle
Appenzell
Switzerland
Shane Steinkamp
New Orleans
Mississippi
Homochitto
de Soto National Forests
Steinkamp
Henry David Thoreau
John Muir
Colin Fletcher
Health care reform struggle in Senate and House debates
Senate committees stall as cost estimates top 1.6 trillion over ten years while House leaders push a sweeping plan requiring insurance for individuals and employer coverage with a government public plan. Republicans press cost concerns and alternative private coverage focus.
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House
David Camp
R-Mich
Obama White House
Washington
Robert Gibbs
Charles Rangel
D-N.y
Ways and Means Committee
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Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee
John McCain
R-Aziz
McCain
Obama
Capitol
Sen
Kent Conrad
D-N.d
House Democrats
Finance Committee
Associated Press
Downtown Bluefield concert gains prizes and hopeful weather
First Century Bank sponsored door prizes including a $50 U S Savings Bond at a downtown Bluefield concert. Residents enjoyed performances by children as overcast skies and mild winds moved the large fire department ladder truck flag. Forecasters predicted possible record heat for June 19 but 83 degrees by 5 p.m. kept records safe. The first day of summer arrives Sunday June 21.
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First Century Bank
Bluefield
U.S
Debbie Bowman
First Century
Danielle Williams
Bluefield Fire Department
National Weather Service
Blacksburg
Cathy Bailey
Green Mountain View Acres housing project planned near Mount View High School
SHED aims to develop Green Mountain View Acres a 23 acre mixed income housing site near Mount View High School. Officials including Welch Mayor Martha Moore and board president Carol Carter plan green building with solar or wind options and seek water and sewer funding. Charles Owens contact provided.
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Tom’s Mountain
Walden
SHED
Mount View High School
Welch
Martha Moore
McDowell County
Board
Carol Carter
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
West Virginia Names Added to Roster Boasts Local Support
In West Virginia a push to add new names to a roster includes remarks from Charles McGuire Jr of Elgood who lists Sandi McGuire Senator Byrd and Governor Cecil Underwood. Mercer County resident Joe Saunders proposes William Sanders as a local figure. William Henry Sanders II, born in Princeton, died June 3. a World War II Marine and later an attorney.
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Charles McGuire, Jr
Elgood
McGuires
Senator Byrd
Cecil Underwood
Mercer County
William Sanders
Joe Saunders
Princeton
William Henry Sanders II
Marine Corps
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Better Homes & Gardens
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