WDBJ 7 morning news AM cutins for 04/15/02

[7-11Warner]

[ANCHOR=Kim]

[NEWSCAST=AM Cutin]
[WRITER=jda]
[TAPE#=02-16 - TC-10:47]
[GRAPHIC=Virginia Capital]
On Wednesday lawmakers have their work cut out for them - they are returning to Richmond for a one-day veto session.

Governor Warner hopes the General Assembly will accept a proposal that was rejected in the final hours of the regular session.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Richmond/File Tape]

With the exception of the last day, Warner says bipartisanship prevailed earlier this year during the legislative session.
Last week during a visit to the Roanoke Valley, Warner said he believes lawmakers are ready to approve a sales tax referendum for transportation improvements in northern Virginia.
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[SOT 19:43]
[IN Q=In the veto session]
((GOV. MARK WARNER: IN THE VETO SESSION, I THINK THE LEGISLATURE WILL MOVE FORWARD FOR EXAMPLE ON GIVING NORTHERN VIRGINIA AS WELL AS HAMPTON ROADS A RIGHT TO VOTE ON TRANSPORTATION ISSUES. IT'S MY HOPE THEY'LL ADOPT SOME OF OUR BUDGET AMMENDMENTS AS WELL, RETURNING MONEY FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS, FOR DRUG COURTS WHICH IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION SUPPORTED BY SO MANY JUDGES AND PROSECUTORS.))
[SUPER=@markwarner]
[RUNS=:20]
[OUT Q=so many judges and prosecutors.]
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[ANCHOR=Kim]
[GRAPHIC=none]

The Governor proposed 83 budget ammendments, that would restore more than 30 million dollars for administration priorities in education, technology and public safety.

[7-11Drought]

[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=AM Cutin]
[WRITER=jus]
[TAPE#=02-02 TC-1:51:05]
[GRAPHIC=Carvins Cove]
The main water supply in Roanoke is holding steady because of the recent showers that poured across the region.

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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Botetourt Co.;]

Carvins Cove is currently 23-point-6 feet below the spillway.
The lowest level came last month when the cove reached nearly 25 feet below the spillway.
City officials say recent rains, partial water restrictions, and an educational brochure mailed to every resident have all been effective.
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[SOT 7:32]
[IN Q=Through the middle of March]
((MIKE McEVOY/DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES: WE ACTUALLY CUT CONSUMPTION BY A MILLION GALLONS A DAY AND THAT'S PROBABLY A COMBINATION OF BOTH CONSERVATION AND JUST THE WEATHER TIME OF THE YEAR SO APRIL WILL BE GOOD, WHEN OUR DATA FOR THE END OF APRIL COMES OUT IT WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE IF THAT TREND CONTINUES.))
[SUPER=01-Mike McEvoy/Director of Utilities]
[RUNS=:14]
[OUT Q=that trend continues]
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[VO-NAT]

Mandatory water restrictions will kick in if Carvin's Cove reaches 26 feet below the spillway.
McEvoy (MAC-uh-voy) says that could come sometime in early May if we don't get substantial rain soon.
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[SOT 5:04]
[IN Q=Eveytime it rains]
((MIKE McEVOY/DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES: EVERYTIME IT RAINS EVEN IF IT DOESN'T ACTUALLY RAISE THE LEVEL OF THE RESERVOIR IT DOES HELP PEOPLE'S YARDS AND THEIR PLANTINGS OUTSIDE WHICH DEFERS THEIR NEED TO WATER AT THEIR HOUSE.))
[RUNS=:10]
[OUT Q=at their house]
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[VO-NAT]

For now, partial water restrictions remain in effect.
City residents are asked not to use water outside from ten in the morning to seven at night.
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[7-11D-Day]

[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=Am Cutin]
[WRITER=tha]
[TAPE#=net]
[GRAPHIC=D-Day Memorial]
The National D-Day Foundation will now have a Bedford man as chairperson.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Bedford/File Tape;]
The governing board has selected Peter (vee-my-ster) Viemeister for the job. (Vee-My-ster) Viemeister is a former aerospace industry executive who lives in Bedford. On Saturday, the board also named its other officers. John Trevey of Fairfax-- has been named vice chairman. Lynchburg attorney, Peter Ward, will serve as secretary. And, Thomas Murray of Lynchburg was named Treasurer.
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[WXHeads]

[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=Cut-ins]
[WRITER=kor]
[TAPE#=none]
[GRAPHIC=Mornin' Report]

Good morning, I'm Kimberly McBroom......
Summer- like weather is ahead -- today temperatures are expected to reach the mid 80s...
Meterologist Leo Hirsbrunner has your complete forecast coming up in just a few moments.

[45-11Drought]

[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=Am Cutin]
[WRITER=jus]
[TAPE#=02-02 TC-1:51:05]
[GRAPHIC=Carvins Cove]
Officials say the water supply is in better shape than it was a month ago - and is remaining steady because of recent rain.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Botetourt Co.;]

Carvins Cove is currently 23-point-4 feet below the spillway.
The lowest level came last month when the cove reached nearly 25 feet below the spillway.
City officials say recent rains, partial water restrictions, and an educational brochure mailed to every resident have all been effective.
(///// SOT /////)
[SOT 7:32]
[IN Q=Through the middle of March]
((MIKE McEVOY/DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES: WE ACTUALLY CUT CONSUMPTION BY A MILLION GALLONS A DAY AND THAT'S PROBABLY A COMBINATION OF BOTH CONSERVATION AND JUST THE WEATHER TIME OF THE YEAR SO APRIL WILL BE GOOD, WHEN OUR DATA FOR THE END OF APRIL COMES OUT IT WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE IF THAT TREND CONTINUES.))
[SUPER=01-Mike McEvoy/Director of Utilities]
[RUNS=:14]
[OUT Q=that trend continues]
(------------)
[VO-NAT]

Mandatory water restrictions will kick in if Carvin's Cove reaches 26 feet below the spillway.
McEvoy (MAC-uh-voy) says that could come sometime in early May if we don't get substantial rain soon.
(------------)
(///// SOT /////)
[SOT 5:04]
[IN Q=Eveytime it rains]
((MIKE McEVOY/DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES: EVERYTIME IT RAINS EVEN IF IT DOESN'T ACTUALLY RAISE THE LEVEL OF THE RESERVOIR IT DOES HELP PEOPLE'S YARDS AND THEIR PLANTINGS OUTSIDE WHICH DEFERS THEIR NEED TO WATER AT THEIR HOUSE.))
[RUNS=:10]
[OUT Q=at their house]
(------------)
[VO-NAT]

For now, partial water restrictions remain in effect.
City residents are asked not to use water outside from ten in the morning to seven at night.
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[45-11Nursing-Home]

[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=AM Cutin]
[WRITER=jus]
[TAPE#=02-07 TC-1:06:50]
[GRAPHIC=none]

A chemical reaction caused a Grayson County nursing home to be evacuated..
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Grayson Co.]

The incident happened just after seven yesterday morning at the Grayson Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Independence.
Sheriff's Deputies say a cleaning person inadvertently mixed bleach with some de-greaser.
A short time later, some residents had trouble breathing and complained of burns on their face and hands.
Ten people were then transported to a nearby hospital.
Other residents stayed at the V-F-W down the street.
The cleanup took several hours and everyone had returned to the facility by late yesterday afternoon.
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[45-11D-Day]

[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=AM Cutin]
[WRITER=tha]
[TAPE#=net]
[GRAPHIC=D-Day Memorial]
The National D-Day Foundation has a new chair. The man chosen is from Bedford ....
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Bedford/File Tape;]
The governing board has selected Peter (vee-my-ster) Viemeister for the job. (Vee-My-ster) Viemeister is a former aerospace industry executive who lives in Bedford. On Saturday, the board also named its other officers. John Trevey of Fairfax-- has been named vice chairman. Lynchburg attorney, Peter Ward, will serve as secretary. And, Thomas Murray of Lynchburg was named Treasurer.
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[8-11Warner]

[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=AM Cutin]
[WRITER=jda]
[TAPE#=02-16 - TC-10:47]
[GRAPHIC=Virginia Capital]
The capital in Richmond will be packed with lawmakers on Wednesday, as the General Assembly meets again for a one-day veto session.
Governor Warner says he's optimistic legislators will accept laws that were rejected in the last hours of the regular session.
(------------)
[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Richmond/File Tape]

With the exception of the last day, Warner says bipartisanship prevailed earlier this year during the legislative session.
Last week during a visit to the Roanoke Valley, Warner said he believes lawmakers are ready to approve a sales tax referendum for transportation improvements in northern Virginia.
(///// SOT /////)
[SOT 19:43]
[IN Q=In the veto session]
((GOV. MARK WARNER: IN THE VETO SESSION, I THINK THE LEGISLATURE WILL MOVE FORWARD FOR EXAMPLE ON GIVING NORTHERN VIRGINIA AS WELL AS HAMPTON ROADS A RIGHT TO VOTE ON TRANSPORTATION ISSUES. IT'S MY HOPE THEY'LL ADOPT SOME OF OUR BUDGET AMMENDMENTS AS WELL, RETURNING MONEY FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS, FOR DRUG COURTS WHICH IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION SUPPORTED BY SO MANY JUDGES AND PROSECUTORS.))
[SUPER=@markwarner]
[RUNS=:20]
[OUT Q=so many judges and prosecutors.]
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[ANCHOR=Kim]
[GRAPHIC=none]

The Governor proposed 83 budget ammendments, that would restore more than 30 million dollars for administration priorities in education, technology and public safety.

[8-11Drought]

[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=AM Cutin]
[WRITER=jus]
[TAPE#=02-02 TC-1:51:05]
[GRAPHIC=Carvins Cove]
This weekend rain has helped Roanoke's main water supply remain stable.
(------------)
[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Botetourt Co.;]

Carvins Cove is currently 23-point-6 feet below the spillway.
The lowest level came last month when the cove reached nearly 25 feet below the spillway.
City officials say recent rains, partial water restrictions, and an educational brochure mailed to every resident have all been effective.
(///// SOT /////)
[SOT 7:32]
[IN Q=Through the middle of March]
((MIKE McEVOY/DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES: WE ACTUALLY CUT CONSUMPTION BY A MILLION GALLONS A DAY AND THAT'S PROBABLY A COMBINATION OF BOTH CONSERVATION AND JUST THE WEATHER TIME OF THE YEAR SO APRIL WILL BE GOOD, WHEN OUR DATA FOR THE END OF APRIL COMES OUT IT WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE IF THAT TREND CONTINUES.))
[SUPER=01-Mike McEvoy/Director of Utilities]
[RUNS=:14]
[OUT Q=that trend continues]
(------------)
[VO-NAT]

Mandatory water restrictions will kick in if Carvin's Cove reaches 26 feet below the spillway.
McEvoy (MAC-uh-voy) says that could come sometime in early May if we don't get substantial rain soon.
(------------)
(///// SOT /////)
[SOT 5:04]
[IN Q=Eveytime it rains]
((MIKE McEVOY/DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES: EVERYTIME IT RAINS EVEN IF IT DOESN'T ACTUALLY RAISE THE LEVEL OF THE RESERVOIR IT DOES HELP PEOPLE'S YARDS AND THEIR PLANTINGS OUTSIDE WHICH DEFERS THEIR NEED TO WATER AT THEIR HOUSE.))
[RUNS=:10]
[OUT Q=at their house]
(------------)
[VO-NAT]

For now, partial water restrictions remain in effect. (------------) City residents are asked not to use water outside from ten in the morning to seven at night.