Charleston Daily Mail back issues from December 1999:
Goldman says street bricks causing trouble
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL STAFF Darrell Holley stood at the corner of Quarrier and Dickinsonstreets in downtown Charleston this morning and saw a woman nearlyget brained by a flying brick. But it wasn't as unusual a sight for him as might be expected. Holley, owner of Holley's Custom ...
Hamster seen at Shoney's thought to be prank by teen
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL STAFF There was a hamster in the salad bar. Mary Morris saw it. And when she did, she started hollering. Morris was just about to delve into the salad bar at Shoney'sRestaurant, 116 Kan awha Blvd. E. in Charles ton, on Tuesday nightwhen she spotted the ...
State natives in midst of madness
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL STAFF While the bulk of demonstrators and police wanted a protestoutside the World Trade Organization's conference in Seattle toremain nonviolent, some people on both sides seemed determined tocause trouble, said two West Virginians participating in ...
Woman maintains doctor violated mom's living will
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL STAFF A woman who claims a local doctor violated her mother's livingwill said today her mother had an "almost unnatural" fear of beingkept alive artificially. Linda Bennington took the stand this morning in Kanawha CircuitJudge Charlie King's courtroom and spoke of ...
Baby Jesus away from the manger: ; Nativity scene infant stolen from couple's lawn
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL Someone stole the Baby Jesus from this Nativity scene in St.Albans. Now Mary and Ralph Stump are pleading for its safe ...
Baby Jesus away from the manger: ; Nativity scene infant stolen from couple's lawn
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL STAFF Ralph Stump went out to raise the flag in front of his home inSt. Albans, just like he does every morning, when he noticedsomething different about the Nativity scene on the front lawn. Baby Jesus was missing from the manger. Someone had stolen ...
Seattle officials ban protests in downtown: ; Troops enter city to keep peace during; conference
Dec 01, 1999 ... FROM WIRE REPORTS SEATTLE - Stunned by violent street protests, delegates to a 135-nation trade gathering insisted they would push ahead today withefforts to launch a new round of talks aimed at breaking downbarriers to global commerce - and the city officials vowed to backthem ...
Mayor says fee increase has support: ; Money from hike would finance other city projects
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL STAFF Despite some resistance, Charleston Mayor Jay Goldman expectsCity Council will agree to raise the city's refuse fee to $120 ayear, generating new revenues that will not only pay more of theactual cost of picking up the trash but also fund projects like ...
Daily Mail's Neediest Cases
Dec 01, 1999 ... * Cases published in the Daily Mail's Neediest Cases Appeal havebeen verified by approved social service agencies. The Daily Mail covers the cost of ...
Daily Mail's Neediest Cases Woman forced to share one room, one bed with three children
Dec 01, 1999 ... L. is a 21-year-old high school dropout and mother to three youngchildren. She appeared to be making the transition from welfare to work. Each day a baby sitter would come in while L. went off to work.But when problems apparently arose with the federal program thathelped pay ...
W.Va. miners, others eligible for free black lung screenings
Dec 01, 1999; ... PIKEVILLE, Ky. - All Kentucky miners are eligible for a freeblack lung screening under a pilot program by the Mine Safety andHealth Administration. Citing low participation in similar programs because ofconfidentiality concerns, the federal agency said coal operatorsaren't ...
Dining out: ; Dunbar Chinese eatery is good, but it's no shining star; Dunbar's new China Star offers 175 choices
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL STAFF One of the best reasons to dine out is for variety, thatopportunity to try any number of dishes you just wouldn't whip upfor yourself at home. Step into most Chinese restaurants and the choices seem endless.There are rice or noodle creations. Chicken, pork, ...
DEAR ABBY Research doesn't give 'club drugs' any raves
Dec 01, 1999; ... DEAR ABBY: Please alert your readers to a problem of graveconcern. (No pun intended.) "Club drugs" are becoming the "rave"with teens and young adults at all-night dance parties across thecountry. While those who use Ecstasy, GHB, Rohypnol - to name only afew of these drugs - may think ...
HOROSCOPE
Dec 01, 1999; ... FORECAST FOR THURSDAY eARIES (March 21-April 19). An adversary could become a loveinterest - stranger things have happened! You may help someone whois down on his or her luck by buying his or her wares. Plan outevery detail of a project. Write down a friend's ...
Organizers say enjoy the party you plan
Dec 01, 1999; ... ATLANTA - The nation's new lifestyle divas say the mostsuccessful holiday hosts are people who know how to relax and enjoytheir own parties. Nathalie Dupree and B. Smith see the world as it is, not as itwas 50 years ago. They know the millennium hostess faces logisticalproblems ...
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Dec 01, 1999; ... EDITOR, COOK'S ILLUSTRATED A standing electric mixer is perhaps the most expensive andimportant small appliance one can purchase and the price ranges fromabout $100 to $400. A good one can handle almost twice the flour of a lesser modeland is also significantly better at ...
Peeling garlic isn't that hard
Dec 01, 1999; ... There's nothing like the ease of scooping already minced garlicright out of a jar. Most of the time. Bottled minced garlic is our favorite Desperation prescriptionfor speeding the way to soups, stews and stove-top casseroles.However, there are times when only the sharp bite of ...
Today's people
Dec 01, 1999 ... Loren says family bonds at dinner MILAN, Italy - Actress Sophia Loren, author of two cookbooks, hasa recipe for what's good for families: spend lots of time around thedinner table together. "Being together around the table, laughing together, cryingtogether," said ...
Tune in tonight: ; Special boldly goes where no 'Trek' has gone before; Jason Alexander hosts show's ultimate moments
Dec 01, 1999; ... NEW YORK - Star Trek geeks of the Universe unite! All you have tolose are your delithium crystals. Jason Alexander hosts "UltimateTrek: Star Trek's Greatest Moments" (8 p.m., UPN, TV-PG), a cliprich retrospective of science fiction's most durable and profitablefranchise. During the ...
Oh, boy! Tried the green soy ?
Dec 01, 1999; ... Too bad all the benefits of soy can't be put into a pill. Soy contains much of what Americans need: a cholesterol-free formof protein, calcium and omega-3 fatty acids, which are believed tofight stroke and heart attack. It is the single best source ofisoflavones, a substance that ...
Workers' dreams at Homeboy Bakery go up in smoke: ; Gang members, ex-felons made up staff of company
Dec 01, 1999; ... LOS ANGELES - In a community plagued by violence, the HomeboyBakery has provided gang members and ex-felons a place to learn atrade and work their way out of the 'hood. Financially, things have not been easy - the bakery had to closetwice before reopening in 1997 with the support ...
Report analyzes election: ; Underwood doing right things, expert
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL CAPITOL REPORTER A national publication's good news-bad news election forecast hasGov. Cecil Underwood's campaign looking on the bright side. The "Cook Political Report" is the second national periodical tocall Underwood the most vulnerable Republican governor ...
Would a stylist do the same?
Dec 01, 1999; ... I owe my life to my barber. In some cultures, I would owe him alife debt, like Chewbacca owes Han Solo. But forget it. I'm notgoing to stand around the barbershop, growling like a grateful bearand hugging him after every trim. All he's getting is this column. He reminded me about ...
Kroger denies union allegation of not paying raises as promised
Dec 01, 1999; ... Kroger denies a union allegation that it is violating a newcontract with employees by not paying proper raises. The company was supposed to raise most employees' wages when thecontract was ratified and to pay back wages to Oct. 10, the date theprevious contract expired, said ...
Good times to keep rolling, expert says: ; Factors behind record growth listed
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL STAFF Noted economist Anthony Chan predicted there is no chance of arecession next year. Chan, managing director and chief economist for Banc OneInvestment Advisors Corp., offered an upbeat forecast Tuesday at aluncheon meeting of Bank One customers at the ...
Executors appointed for Keystone estate
Dec 01, 1999; ... PRINCETON - A Mercer County judge has appointed three northernWest Virginia lawyers to oversee the estate of a McDowell Countybank officer whose holdings disappeared with the collapse of thebank. Circuit Judge John Frazier on Monday appointed Phillip Petty,Elisabeth Rose and ...
Attempted abduction of girl may be linked to Pa. cases
Dec 01, 1999; ... A man who tried to abduct a 14-year-old girl walking to herschool bus stop may be the same man who abducted a Pennsylvania girlseveral months ago and attempted to abduct two other girls, citypolice say. A man grabbed the Charleston girl by her arm as she walked undera highway ...
Obituaries
Dec 01, 1999 ... William L. Birt William Lewis "Billy" Birt, 37, of Charleston died Monday, Nov.29, 1999, in CAMC, Memorial Division, after a short illness. He was a member of Forrest-Burdette Memorial United Church,Hurricane, a 1980 graduate of South Charleston High School, a clientof ...
Dividends
Dec 01, 1999 ... HUNTINGTON BANKS Huntington Banks has declared a fourth quarter dividend of 20cents per share payable Jan. 3 to shareholders of record on Dec. 16.Huntington has more than 600 offices in 11 states, including officesthroughout West Virginia. SOUTH BRANCH VALLEY ...
Let there be lights . . . . . . and music to match: ; Students provide songs, commentary for Oglebay Festival of Lights
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL STAFF WHEELING - People know about the red, green and gold bulbs thatilluminate Oglebay Park's annual Festival of Lights. Not many peopleknow what really makes the festival sing. It's the students from Wheeling Park High School, who provide thetunes for the ...
Renovated Rehab gift shop looking for more volunteers
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL STAFF It's an operation that has sprouted, thanks to the generosity ofothers. Businesses donated display cases for the new Auxiliary GiftShoppe at the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services inInstitute. Members of the auxiliary at Thomas Hospital gave ...
NET WATCH: ; Going nowhere, but faster?
Dec 01, 1999; ... DILBERT once observed that all the productivity gains of thecomputer age have been wiped out by the time spent waiting for Webpages to download. Well, with 56K modems now standard and super-fast "broadband"connections coming on strong, this is not as true as it once was,but just ...
New player sparks Blizzard win
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL SPORTSWRITER HUNTINGTON - In the dog-high stick-dog world of professionalhockey, the small victories can be the sweetest. Defenseman Anthony Cappelletti has absorbed a few jolts sincefinishing his college career last spring. The 23-year-old rookiefrom Sudbury, ...
NBA Report
Dec 01, 1999 ... Standings, schedule EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Miami 11 3 .786 - New York 8 8 .500 4 Philadelphia 8 8 .500 4 Boston 7 7 .500 4 Orlando 7 8 .467 41/2 Washington 5 10 .333 61/2 New Jersey 2 13 .133 ...
Salvation Army needs volunteers to wrap toys
Dec 01, 1999 ... Volunteers are "urgently" needed this week to wrap Christmaspresents for the Salvation Army's annual "Toy Shop." The "Toy Shop" ...
Former mayor Melton plans to challenge Tucker for sheriff
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL STAFF Former Charleston Mayor Kemp Melton will run against KanawhaCounty Sheriff Dave Tucker in the 2000 election, records show. Melton filed pre-candidacy papers Tuesday to run for sheriff. Thefiling took place 15 days after Tucker filed his papers to run ...
NBA
Dec 01, 1999 ... Kings 111, Magic 102 Nick Anderson had a happy homecoming. Anderson, who played 10 years in Orlando before being traded toSacramento in the offseason, had 18 points and 11 rebounds, helpingthe Kings beat the Magic Tuesday night at Orlando Arena. "This is home. I just ...
For the record
Dec 01, 1999 ... * Bankruptcy filings The following people filed petitions in U.S. Bankruptcy Court forthe Southern District on Nov. 24, 1999: - Cheryl Beth Myers, HC 81, Box 30, Bozoo. Chapter 7. Assets:$1,500. Liabilities: $65,416.86. - Heather Renee Presley, P.O. Box 394, Montcalm ....
State ranks low in female leaders: ; But W.Va. has risen from 47th place to 42nd this year
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL CAPITOL REPORTER If every man needs a good woman, then Gov. Cecil Underwood may beespecially lucky - he counts several among his top staff andappointees. Still, West Virginia ranks 42nd in the number of women in toppolicy leader positions, according to a study ...
Carbide shareholders vote to join forces with Dow
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL BUSINESS EDITOR Union Carbide shareholders today overwhelmingly voted to mergethe company into Dow Chemical Co. "More than 99.9 million shares were voted in favor of the merger,representing approximately 96 percent of the shares voted and 74percent of the ...
Council to get permanent home: ; Group has leased space since creation in 1971
Dec 01, 1999 ... Workers construct the brick facade on the RegionalIntergovernmental Council's office building, one of ...
Council to get permanent home: ; Group has leased space since creation in 1971
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL BUSINESS EDITOR OVER the years, the Regional Intergovernmental Council has beenhoused in six different locations, but soon the organization finallywill have a place to call its own. "We've been in business since 1971 and our board decided thatafter 20-plus years of ...
Defense dooms WVU: ; Duquesne shoots 56 percent in win
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL SPORTSWRITER WHEELING - Just because they are wandering around the state toplay home games does not mean West Virginia University's playersshould be doing the same on court. That has been especially so the last two games of this youngseason. In recent games, the ...
Determination aids Satterwhite
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL SPORTSWRITER HUNTINGTON - Yancey Satterwhite is the classic example of theunderdog who laughs last. The Marshall University redshirt freshman cornerback has won thestarting position in the nickel package, which gives the defense afifth back in passing ...
Motor City just loves Louisville
Dec 01, 1999; ... KEN Hoffman can go jump in the lake. Preferably nearby LakeHuron. And if we're lucky, the Motor City Bowl Executive Director's lovefor the University of Louisville and presumptuous attitude towardMarshall won't be able to tread water. That would be justice. Which is ...
SLIM'S PICKINS
Dec 01, 1999 ... Race 1: 8, Ps Calway; 4, Rx For George; 5, Amw Sioux Race 2: 7, Ef Rush Blendway; 8, Bandi Connection; 6, Tc HonestAbe Race 3: 6, Jimbo Tone; 8, Cute Charla; 3, Wz Payout Race 4: 5, Winnie Pooh Bear; 7, Nitro Stoney; 3, Tara Road Race 5: 2, Cs Black Jack; 7, Wps ...
Briefly
Dec 01, 1999 ... BASEBALL - Pete Rose stepped up his efforts to get back into baseball,saying he had handwriting and fingerprint evidence to bolster hiscase. Rose said one of his lawyers, Roger Makley, will meet inDecember or January with baseball's top lawyer Bob DuPuy, which Rosetermed the ...
Local sports
Dec 01, 1999 ... UC WOMEN WIN The University of Charleston got 19 points from Maryann Kennedyand 17 each from Phyllis Kessel l and Keturah Armstrong in posting a78-74 victory over West Virginia State on Tuesday at Eddie King Gym.Kessell hit a key bucket with 33 seconds remaining to put UC up ...
DOG RACING
Dec 01, 1999 ... TRI-STATE GREYHOUND PARK 1-B-2030 FT.-40.40 3 Ct'S Cris 49.20 ---- ---- 2 T'S Kolt Thomas 5.00 3.20 8 Carlene Ritz 3.00 QU. (3,2) $44.80 PF. (A,2) $4.20 TF. (3,2,8) $656.40 2-M-1650 FT.-32.56 2 Mc Escort 18.80 5.00 4.80 7 Dk'S Banker ...
TODAY'S ODDS
Dec 01, 1999 ... ODDS PROVIDED BY SPORTSLINE COLLEGE FOOTBALL FAVORITE OPEN TODAY (O/U) UNDERDOG Friday MAC CHAMPIONSHIP At Huntington, W.Va. at Marshall 201/2 201/2 (55) W. Michigan Saturday Navy-x 51/2 61/2 (50) Army at Miami (Fla.) 28 291/2 ...
A Grogg family reunion in Wheeling
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL SPORTSWRITER At Riverside assistant coach Andy Grogg's home, Thanksgiving andChristmas take a back seat. Super Six weekend is the holiday of choice. "All we do is football," he said. "Football season for us is likea family reunion every weekend." This ...
Dennis finally gets his chance
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL SPORTSWRITER WHEELING - After his strong effort off the bench Tuesday night,everyone knows "Kent Dennis." Yet before his nine-point performance in 17 second-half minutesfor West Virginia University, a reference from a teammate could havesounded more like "Can't ...
Duquesne 94,West Virginia 80
Dec 01, 1999 ... At Wheeling DUQUESNE (2-2) Player Min FG 3pt FT R A PT Smith 36 6-12 3-4 7-8 11 4 22 Stephenson 25 1-2 3-4 4 0 5 Tann 33 5-6 4-4 3-4 1 2 17 Stanfield 23 3-5 9-11 6 1 15 Wallace 37 8-13 3-5 1-2 1 5 20 Montgomery 19 4-9 2-5 0-1 2 5 ...
South Charleston library plans tree-trimming party
Dec 01, 1999 ... A tree-trimming party with Santa is scheduled at 1:30 p.m.Saturday at the South Charleston Public Library. Participants of all ages are invited to bring ornaments or useones provided by the library. Refreshments will be ...
Marockie finalist for Las Vegas school position
Dec 01, 1999 ... State Superintendent Hank Marockie will soon return to Las Vegas,Nev., for another round of interviews with Clark County Schoolofficials. Marockie, 64, concluded his first round of interviews for thecounty superintendent's position Monday and was narrowed from one offive ...
program seeks care workers in case of strike: ; Putnam Aging officials preparing for possible walkout
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL PUTNAM REPORTER With the threat of a strike by its almost 50 home health careworkers, the Putnam Aging Program is taking applications forcaregivers who could fill the positions, the executive director saidtoday. The first classified advertisement appears in ...
Man put on probation for Worker's Comp fraud
Dec 01, 1999; ... A Kanawha County man has been sentenced for receiving Workers'Compensation benefits he was not eligible for. Philip W. Phalen of Charleston was sentenced to a year in jail,but Kanawha County Circuit Judge ...
Goldman says street bricks causing trouble
Dec 01, 1999; ... Charleston City Engineer Kathy Darr, Mayor Jay Goldman andmayor's aide Bill Huffman ...
South Central jail marks changing of guard: ; Administrator will take job at new Barboursville jail
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL CAPITOL REPORTER It's a changing of the guard at South Central Regional Jail. Jail administrator Larry Parsons is leaving his position today,said Regional Jail Authority Director Steve Canterbury. Parsons, who has overseen operations at South Central ...
Lottery
Dec 01, 1999 ... * WEST VIRGINIA Daily 3: 251 Daily 4: 7965 Cash 25: 1-6-13-15-16-18 - OHIO Day Pick 3: 706 Pick 4: 3705 Night Pick 3: 944 Pick 4: ...
Pennington likely a Heisman finalist
Dec 01, 1999 ... FROM STAFF, WIRE REPORTS The Mid-American Conference championship game isn't until Friday,but Marshall University quarterback Chad Pennington has already hada big week. On Tuesday, Pennington learned that he had earned MAC OffensivePlayer of the Year honors, as well as being ...
Coach says title run a long, hard team effort
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL SPORTSWRITER The University of Charleston's run to the NCAA Division IInational soccer semifinals provides both incentive and validationfor the successful program, Coach Pete Curtis said. "It's a testament to the work that has gone into the last four,five years," ...
New role, but Ritter can't hide
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL SPORTSWRITER DANNY Ritter may be the most unconvincing undercover guy inMiami, Fla., since Sonny Crockett when his University of Charlestonsoccer team plays this weekend for the NCAA Division IIchampionship. Let's face it, the No. 3 scorer in the nation usually ...
Sophomore slump? Not with Booker
Dec 01, 1999; ... DAILY MAIL SPORTSWRITER Twenty years ago, Bo Derek stood out as a "10." The same number beside Riverside cornerback Karl Booker's nameattracts a different sort of attention. "Teams go down that roster and see that 10 next to his year andtend to go right at him," said ...
Yeager won't work without major changes
Dec 01, 1999 ... The recent Federal Aviation Administration bashing by YeagerAirport officials cannot continue without rebuttal. I am not a spokesman for the FAA. However, I have worked for itfor the last 17 years, all at Yeager Airport. Furthermore, I amusually on the other side of FAA issues and ...