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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2003
Page
2
Lowe's stores implement an age restricted policy on about 1200 products that can be misused as inhalants to curb huffing. Law enforcement and prevention groups laud the move as a step to reduce deaths and health damage from inhalant abuse, noting 100 to 125 annual fatalities and broad health risks.
Lowe's restricts aerosol products and other inhalants such as spray paint cleaners and butane cartridges to buyers under age. The policy aims to reduce youth inhalant use amid varying state laws, with 17 states enforcing age limits often at 18 or 21. Wal-Mart maintains a similar ban.
McDowell County health officer notes no confirmed new scarlet fever cases since last Wednesday though Principal A Ray Bailey cites two to three more cases. District officials say illness not reportable and no school closure planned. Absences higher but improving. truancy actions to start.
Festival features rides imported from Holland and England including Cyclops Typhoon and The Chainsaw. Parking and admission are free with unlimited ride tickets at 15 dollars. The event at Bluefield City Auditorium on Stadium Drive begins at 7 p.m. with regional belles competing for the festival queen title.
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