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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 2000
Page
3
Johnson said the Postal Service chose Columbus Day weekend to minimize public disruption as the Summersville contractor completes a new facility with 11,000 square feet for carriers versus 2,400 in the old building. The lobby is larger and state of the art with 200 additional boxes.
A 1997 Ford sedan ran off the road into the median and into the westbound lane after the driver apparently fell asleep. The driver, Crockett, had only recently bought the car with a 30 day temporary license. No injuries were reported and no alcohol or drugs were involved. Witness Riley noted the crash was severe but survivable.
Legislation moves on federal highway funds tied to a nationwide 0.08 blood alcohol limit. Wills notes states already adopt the limit and predicts serious consideration by the Legislature. The bill expands highway, mass transit, and aviation funding to districts nationwide, with billions for big projects.
PRS plans longer full time shifts, four days off, boosting daytime ALS and night coverage. The move aims to raise employee income, cut costs, and stabilize service amid late Medicaid payments and state tax and budget pressures.
Washington AP report says Charles Bakaly III, once spokesman for Kenneth Starr, was acquitted in a contempt of court case over alleged leaks about the Clinton inquiry and attempts to hide his role. Judge Norma Holloway Johnson ruled the statements did not establish criminal contempt. Bakaly expressed relief and intent to move forward. Justice Department and Ray office issued statements acknowledging the judgment.
Betty R. Warden 68 of Bluefield died Oct 6 2000 at Bluefield Regional. Born Feb 7 1937 in Ingleside she was a Princeton High School graduate and Bluefield K Mart retiree. Graveside services 4 p.m. Sunday Mt Horeb Cemetery Princeton with Pastor Thomas Hager.
A series of funeral services is scheduled today for Nellie Violet Saloum Millie N Byrd Goldie B Pruett Anna Mae Shrader Dotty Ann Coleman Michel Nancy Jo Fisher Gene Chandler Gene Curtis Barr Sr Bailey Funeral Home participants include Douglas Mortuary Chapel Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Ashelawn Memorial Chapel Cravens will conduct interments at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Monte Vista Park Cemetery Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum and Richardson Family Cemetery in Horton Ridge Raven Bluewell Bluefield Princeton and Lebanon areas with services from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Interment and entombment follow at listed gardens and memorials.
In a July nonjury trial, Judge Johnson oversaw Bakaly with the Justice Department acting as prosecutor at Johnson’s request after the department declined to indict. Defense lawyer Robert Weinberg stated on Friday that they are pleased and gratified and believe the judge reached the right result.
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