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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 2001
Page
3
Princeton Public Library hosts a children craft session for Mother's Day gift ideas taught by Creation's formerly Which Craft. The class is scheduled Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is required at 487-5045.
State officials described expanded advertising grants totaling at least 16 million with the gray machine bill funds and 10 million in existing matching grants. They urged joint campaigns, highlighted the 1 800 CALL WV hotline, and touted updated visitor guides and online listings to boost tourism across the state.
Wise and backers say current machines act as illegal gambling by paying out winnings. Small operators rush to remove machines while regulators will assess legality for license awards. Bar owners fear bids from out of state interests and high costs of replacing machines.
Forester warns West Virginians to avoid burning debris until rain arrives. In a week of activity about 80 fires burned roughly 1,500 acres, many sparked by debris burning. The spring season bans outdoor burning from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through May 31 with strict precautions and cost liability if fires escape.
Wise discussed using PROMISE scholarships with Higher Education Grants to aid families just above federal aid guidelines, stressing the message that hard work yields results. He proposed a PK-20 Council to coordinate programs and improve communication among education initiatives, and described CHIP guidelines aiming to cover more families with annual incomes under 35,000. Participating agencies include multiple West Virginia children’s and family services organizations.
In Clarksburg Harrison County, Wilsonburg Elementary reports a flu like illness affecting over 80 students after lunch. Principal Rosalee Dolan says 86 of 210 pupils were absent Thursday as health officials investigate, contacting nearby schools and the state Bureau of Public Health.
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