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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1998
Page
11
Wednesday night partly cloudy with lows 25 to 30. Thursday mostly clear and near 50. Friday increasing clouds with a chance of rain overnight and highs in the 50s. Saturday again a rain chance with highs 50 to 55. Stream conditions numbers listed for Birestone Lake Summersville Lake and R D Bailey Lake.
An SPV ELE entry logged a 47.84 second finish with a .87 percent mark and a steady 0.10 mile pace, noted at 5:18 p.m. The fragment references Renee and Gi99 am in the timing context, but details are incomplete.
Cantley says carbon monoxide buildup led Raleigh County Schools to shut down all combustion sources including boilers and the water heater. An independent firm is reviewing repairs while Cimco plans flue extensions and a vent reroute. Detectors will be installed to safeguard students and staff. This follows a previous sewer gas issue that closed the school for days.
Burnette calls for department to use or transfer $50,000 anti drug sensors and wiring seized under forfeiture. Lindsey, the sheriff, says the equipment remains his and warns against court action, while state police and prosecutors dispute who may authorize use.
Farley reported no noticeable flames as the SMOKE heater area was inspected. Power was restored at noon and Farley remained on site through the afternoon to continue checking the building.
Morgan reported missing guns and a comforter from an extra bedroom, suggesting a gun wrap. one firearm likely dropped in the living room as the burglar fled. A machine gun required ATF permits, and serial numbers were kept for tracing. Police urged tips to Beckley detachment or Crime Stoppers with rewards for information leading to arrest or recovered property.
Oak Hill plans its second annual Christmas parade for 2 p m on December 5 with the theme The Magic of Christmas in Oak Hill A walking nativity 85 costumed performers 9 foot animat ed camels and local high school bands vendors dancers floats and fitness experts will participate Prize money of 100 for first 75 for second and 50 for third will be awarded for entries judged on theme originality and appearance Barbara Hickman Toombs leads the organizing effort and joins parade participants in a festive community event
U S District Judge Charles Haden denied a bid to halt the largest surface mine permit in West Virginia. Arch Coal Inc agreed to delay mining until all legal issues are resolved and to notify a week before starting. DEP said mining cannot begin until EPA and Army Corps permits are obtained.
Beckley Newspapers plans distribute 1000 copies of Proud to Be an American featuring veterans stories. A fund will receive 6000 dollars from proceeds to build a Raleigh area veterans museum. A T 6 trainer and C 130 flyover are possible. Howard Manning is parade marshal with veterans Van Meter Johnson Mills and Ken Hechler attending. Rahall and Mayor Pugh to review the parade.
After West Virginia’s 35 28 win over Syracuse thousands flooded the field. Troopers sprayed pepper gas injuring two Mountaineer Marching Band members. Two other people were shot, one in the abdomen and one in a leg, as rescue crews faced a street fire.
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