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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 2001
Page
1
Residents in the region are startled by military aircraft overhead causing alert yet officials say operations continue. Meanwhile the planned PCH heart center faces another postponement delaying its start.
Police announce Halloween safety patrols at the station with extra officers ready for tonight. If needed, updates will follow on WVVA and local briefs.
The Tazewell County Long Term Disaster Recovery Task Force will meet on Thursday November 8 at 2 30 p m at Clinch Valley Community Action in Tazewell. The group will then travel to Bishop to meet with residents affected by the July flooding.
President Bush asked students at Thomas S. Wootton High School to hear veterans stories to bridge gaps between generations. He announced a new initiative titled Lessons for Liberty and urged honoring veterans while promoting service and sacrifice as examples for youth. Local veterans say they will help by visiting schools and sharing experiences, with veterans like Tony Whitlow involved in initiatives such as the Those Who Served War Museum.
Local authorities and residents in Luefield Va plan to shield Halloween from dangers by offering safe neighborhoods and alternatives. The Box as a focal point for children’s activities remains a key draw, while law enforcement prepares for trick-or-treating.
Traditional trick-or-treating aims to reduce street crowds with major gatherings at Bluefield Virginia's Wal-Mart Supercenter and the Bluefield City Auditorium. Beginning at 4 p.m., children in costume will tour the area as part of city Halloween events.
A 16 year old from Wytheville will be tried as an adult for the October 24 murder of Ronnie Wayne Newberry, age 33. Police said officers found Newberry with injuries from a sharp blade and recovered a weapon.
Halloween trick or treat hours vary by town across Mercer and Tazewell counties with multiple communities assigning 4 to 8 pm windows. Athens Princeton Bramwell Matoaka Richlands Cedar Bluff Tazewell Pocahontas Bland Bla nd County list 5:30 to 8:30 pm in places like Bluefield Richlands and Bland with several 6 to 8 pm slots and some no set time notices.
Danny Smith of Pocahontas Land marked the firm's 100th anniversary with a high profile gathering of coal, rail and industry leaders including Gov. Wise aides, NS executives, historian Dr. C. Stuart McGehee, and WV Coal Association figures. The event highlighted flood plain relief support and industry pride.
Bluefield High School juniors and seniors spent a day acting as city workers and elected officials with Bluefield city government and the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce. They faced budget limits as they navigated requests and funding constraints during Student Government Day.
A Halloween party runs 6 to 8 p m at Town Hall Bluefield Virginia plus a Quota International meeting at the Holiday Inn Bluefield at noon. From November 1 to 18 the Dream Dream Dream Wohlford Halls Dinner Theatre is in Wytheville Virginia with contact numbers 276 223 0891 or 1 888 950 3382.
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