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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1998
Page
3
Lola Lusk, a longtime gardener in Richwood, remains active in planting and tending her yard at age 93. Neighbors describe her as a tireless community helper, sharing seedlings and advice with friends and local families.
Lola Lusk 93 tends a public garden at Cherry and Water streets in Richwood, planting flowers and beans for neighbors and herself. She has lived nearby for 60 years and started after tracks along Cherry River were removed. Grandchildren and children helped with steps and benches, making a neighborhood gathering spot. Lusk says the work energizes her and she does it despite age.
Gov Cecil Underwood directs a probing review of mountaintop removal strip mining via a task force formed earlier this year. The Monday meeting drew criticism for lacking required public notice, with state officials saying future sessions will follow open meetings rules.
Fayette County officials will continue the 30 year Christmas display Lacy’s Lights at Fayette County Park in Beck with a plan to place tens of thousands of lights and miniature structures around the park. The display was donated by Lara Belle Smith after the death of her mother, who named it for her late husband Lacy Smith. Park superintendent Earl Pauley aims to recreate the setup including a swinging bridge to honor the tradition and community, attracting visitors from across the region.
As 2000 approaches, various businesses weigh name changes to avoid dated perceptions. Gateway 2000 became Gateway, while 20th Century Cos. rebranded to American Century Investments. Others, like 20th Century Beauty and 20th Century Guitars, keep their names, citing tradition. Twentieth Century Fox dwells on possible future branding with Twenty First Century Fox rights.
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