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DNR warns would-be rescuers to leave young wildlife alone
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This time of year, many people come across young birds fallen from nests and fawns lying hidden in fields. Just because you see young wildlife in the same place for several hours does not mean they have been abandoned. Adult wildlife will not abandon their young and will always return to an area where its young were left. If you find a young animal that you feel has been abandoned or injured, do not move it (except for a short distance in that case of imminent dangers such as vehicles or dogs). Then, leave it alone. If the animal is still there after 24 hrs, call a DNR conservation officer. Fines for illegal possession of a fawn deer, black bear cub, baby raccoon, a squirrel, or any other species of wildlife range from $20 to $1,000 and up to 100 days in jail.
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New River area welcomes new restaurant
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| Named for a rapid on the nearby Gauley River, The Canyon Door will open in the Fayetteville National Historic District on June 1. The restaurant, which will serve casual fine dining, is located across from the Cathedral Cafe near the Fayetteville Courthouse Square, convenient to climbing, hiking, biking, and whitewater rafting. For more information, call 304-574-2001.
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New River hosted 157,000 rafters in 2000
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| The New River hosted more than 157,000 whitewater rafters in 2000, according to the W.Va. River Outfitters Association. The nearby Gauley hosted another 63,000. The New and Gauley, near Fayetteville, are among West Virginia`s most popular whitewater rivers. The Cheat River, near Morgantown, hosted an additional 7,000 during its busy spring season. For information on West Virginia whitewater rafting, visit www.wvexplorer.com/Recreation/Whitewater%20Rafting/default.asp
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Wednesday, April 18, 2001 |
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River Ridge Gallery opens near Tamarack
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| BECKLEY -- River Ridge Gallery in April relocated its arts, antiques, pottery, and Amish furniture shop to Interstate 77`s exit 44 near the Tamarack arts shopping center. Handcrafted furniture includes rockers, curios, pie safes, deacon benches, and dining and bedroom suites. For information on the availabilty of hard-to-find items, call the shop at 304-253-3872.
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Pence Springs resort reopens as Grand Hotel
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| GREENBRIER VALLEY -- New owners plan to inject $10 million over the next decade to expand and restore the turn-of-the-century Grand Hotel at Pence Springs. The 400-acre plantation will be faithfully restored and its rooms exquisitely decorated in period style, a hotel spokesman told WVExplorer. Fishing, caving, hiking, and kayaking are prime outdoor activities in the Greenbrier Valley. The hotel is 20-miles west of Lewisburg. Visit their web site at http://wvweb.com/www/Pence_Springs_Hotel
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First spring flowers blossom
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| The earliest of West Virginia`s spring flowers have begun to blossom -- or at least push their leaves upward through the forest floor. The pink blossoms of redbud and white blossoms of the serviceberry have been reported in bud on low, south-facing elevations in the southern mountains along New River. Spring windfalls may found early in other low-lying southern areas, notably the valleys of the Ohio and Potomac rivers. Find out more about the southern New River Valley on WVExplorer.com at www.wvexplorer.com/Bluestone_Country/default.asp
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Boating Safety Classes Now Required
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| Beginning January 1, 2001, state law requires that anyone born after December 31, 1986, who will be operating a motorboat must complete a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators approved boating safety education course. Classes are being scheduled. Call 1-800-243-9968 for information.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2001 |
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Rock climbers party set for May 12 on New River Gorge
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A "rock" party for climbers in the New River Gorge region -- to benefit the New River Alliance of Climbers -- has been set for May 12 at Class IV River Runners. A $5 cover provides entrance to an evening of cimbing education, dinner, and a dance party at Smokey`s Bar & Grill. The alliance is committed to preserving and promoting climber access and resources in the gorge.
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Spring arrives in West Virginia
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| A mid-March warm spell heralded the arrival of spring in West Virginia. According to the National Weather Service, above average temperatures are expected through the remainder of the month. Early wildflowers have opened in lower elevations, though the Mountain State`s ski resorts are expected to operate through the end of the month.
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Duck and Goose population swells
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West Virginia wildlife biologists counted five times the number of ducks and geese they`d recorded last year during a recent mid-winter survey. The high count reflects weather conditions and a higher duck population, thanks to increased North American habitat. Find out more here: www.dnr.state.wv.us/2001news/01nws029.htm
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Compulsive Media News System ver1.2 Copyright 2000
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