Clover finder earns fame in county fair luck tale
Pruitt, praised as Eagle Eye, has won the Tazewell County Fair horseshoe contest for four years and bingo for a thousand dollars. She searches neighbor Houston Burke’s yard for four to nine leaf clovers, claiming she can spot them instantly and often shares with family and friends. Burke, who owns the yard, says she finds 20 to 30 in a day and is the only one who can locate them, while she continues the decade long routine with neighborly permission.
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Budget passes as lawmakers approve 2003 session package
House Finance Chairman Harold Michael says growth projection is flat. The 2003 04 budget totals 64.8 million above the current year and 1.3 million above Wise’s request. Increases fund medical schools and trauma centers while cutting some programs and facing health care cost pressures. Legislature approves 260 bills after fixing eight vetoed items and re passing Jobs Act and prepaid tuition protections. Mercer County lawmakers mostly support budget with a few absences and votes split along party lines.
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Budget 2003 04 grows by 64.8 million over current plan
The 2003 04 budget exceeds the current budget by 64.8 million and tops the Wise requested package by 1.3 million. Highlights include a 5 million increase for the state's medical schools and a 500000 raise for the state's 14 trauma centers.
Lottery revenues fund state expenditures in proposal
Highlights show 418.8 million dollars in expenditures backed by lottery revenues with allocations including 126.8 million to general revenue, 47 million debt service, 38.2 million senior services, 36.8 million higher education, 35.7 million public education, 17 million PROMISE scholarships, 10.3 million senior citizens tax credits, and 2 million for fairs and festivals.
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Bush Urges Last Diplomatic Push Ahead of Monday Window
President Bush pressed for a final chance to gain consensus on Iraq disarmament as Monday’s diplomacy window closes. He hinted Saddam Hussein could depart if peace is sought, criticized France, and signaled a possible extension with a force-backed resolution. Powell and Cheney echoed urgency while noting near end of diplomatic options and urging safe exit plans for officials in Baghdad.
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Pepper ball launchers added to agency arsenal
Four .68 caliber pepper ball launchers join the sheriff's office as 20 officers were trained last week in the non lethal system. The device uses eight to ten pounds of kinetic force, aims away from eyes and throat, and can also deploy dye or glass shattering rounds. Authorities say it offers a psychological and physical subduing effect with decontamination by water and fresh air post stun.
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County GOP to Nominate Candidates for Fall Races
Assistant County Registrar Barbara Stansbury notes two filings, Democrat Norman Cook for county treasurer and Dr. Ben Susman seeking re-election to the School Board. Nonpartisan and independent School Board candidates must file 125 voter petitions. GOP convention is Saturday. more filings expected this week ahead of the June 10 deadline. Democratic convention slated for May as races for School Board, Board of Supervisors, and sheriff draw interest.
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