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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 2017
Page
1
Monday March 20 2017 brings mostly sunny skies with a high near 61 and a low around 46. The day begins clear with light winds and continued sunshine into the afternoon, offering mild spring conditions for outdoor plans.
More than 100 dresses crafted by Elkins Sewing Center and volunteers will reach African children. Bonnie Scalia, inspired by Dress a Girl Around the World, secured a grant for fabric and access to sew. Penny Bukenya, founder of Healthcare Volunteer Uganda, visited Elkins to seek support and discussed HVU programs aiding HIV affected children with Sue Pifer and Scalia.
Del. John Shott says a proposed meals tax option has stalled for four to five sessions due to lack of municipal support. The bill would allow counties or cities to levy a 3 percent meals tax on food and beverages at restaurants, with revenue shared between counties and towns. If counties opt out, cities could pursue the tax locally.
Bluewell area residents prepare for a cleanup Saturday April 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will meet at Bluewell Methodist Church and Rock Post Office to remove litter along Mercer County roads as organized by the Bluewell Improvement Association.
Princeton plans move forward to reopen Jimmie's Restaurant on Mercer Street beside the LaVon Theater. Cloverleaf Inc owned by Adam and Rusty Sarver will renovate the building to resemble a diner while preserving the original Jimmie's sign and old theme.
Bluefield State College Foundation plans to welcome retired NBA guard Anthony Spud Webb as keynote speaker at the Foundation Dinner on April 27 at Fincastle on the Mountain. President Dr Marsha Krotseng and the Board of Governors will host the event as Spud takes the spotlight.
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