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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1973
Page
14
Bob Anderson, 29, recreation director, works long hours to boost city appeal. He oversees Rock Lake Pool operations, aims to televise dances from the pool, and contemplates winter ice skating there while pursuing industry-friendly city projects.
Roanoke Virginia recreation director Anderson outlines plans for a recreation corporation to manage 35 areas over 500 acres, expect $80,000 in new funds from federal state relations and rentals, and keep profits for facilities. He notes safety challenges after drownings and a child death at Little Creek Park.
Lloyd Calvert, vice chairman of the Citizens Committee to Save the Buses, said the June 26 special levy election would bring bus service to virtually every area of Kanawha County. The expanded service would reach three times the current area, with emphasis on suburbs and outlying regions lacking coverage. Scheduling improvements for existing routes would follow if the $3.7 million levy is approved.
A House subcommittee chose to proceed with last year’s surface mining bill rather than an abolition measure proposed by Rep. Ken Hechler. Chairman Patsy Mink indicated basic questions would be discussed before a bill moves forward. Udall cautioned against delaying action and urged a general approach rather than a specific abolition bill.
The Bellringers Choir of Ager Road United Methodist Church of Hyattsville Maryland will perform at 7 30 p m June 25 at Darlington United Methodist Church in South Charleston. The public is invited.
Milton High School senior Karen Emogene Neal was selected as West Virginia’s outstanding teenager for 1973. She was nominated by principal Frank Effingham, with the Neal family listed as her parents, George and Doris Neal of Milton.
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