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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1997
Page
4
Mangus notes the rebranded festival since 1995 tripled participants and good weather plus promotion helped this year’s edition, the best attendance since 1989. Santon praises planning, helpers, and strong support from community, sponsors, organizers, and media. Finding help remains the main challenge.
Daggio and Casper the black Labrador join a festival display to illustrate how trained dogs detect marijuana and other drugs. Kristen Warren, 23, acts as the handler while Aver the German shepherd puppy is shown by Augusta K-9 Services, with training details from veteran trainer Munson. Children in the program assist, and Sue Bates supplies anti-drug materials and D.A.R.E. information.
Yazdani, a high school senior, weighed scholarship offers from Virginia Tech Liberty University Bridgewater College and more before choosing Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. She aims for medical school to become a pediatrician, inspired in part by a Parade article and support from teachers Carol Hart and Robert Russell. She plans to stay connected to home and continue Belk work in Bluefield during holidays.
Dillon, a Welch High School graduate who played football and wrestled, pursued medicine at ETSU and a career as an Air Force physician pilot. He attended ophthalmology residency at Wilford Hall after rotations in Iraq during Operation Southern Watch and plans to visit Mount View High School to speak. He balances family life with Candace and Cara, frequently moving with Air Force assignments, while cherishing his daughters’ dances and artistic pursuits.
Police blotter notes a domestic violence report on Third Street with both parties advised of options. A noise disturbance at Woodland Manor yielded a verbal warning by Sgt. A W Buzzo. A separate disturbance on Davidson Street also resulted in verbal warnings from Officers Harmon and Williams.
On Friday an officer was requested in front of Graham Manor and at Walt's Barber Shop. Officers Roger Wagner and Pete Beavers investigated. A noise complaint at Harmony Acres was reported Friday and investigated by Officer Dan Belcher.
In Los Angeles AP reports male moviegoers propelled Batman & Robin to $43.6 million opening while Julia Roberts romance My Best Friend's Wedding drew $21.5 million, a record for the genre and Roberts's biggest debut.
Virginia boards weigh a plan to strip accreditation from schools if fewer than 70 percent of students pass new tests for three straight years. Analysts note it may be the toughest nationwide, with mixed reactions from educators and officials about potential consequences and required support.
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