War veteran rails at American media coverage during Iraq tour
Back home Iraq war veteran Douglas Kinzer, 1999 PikeView graduate, a specialist and combat engineer with B Company 317th Engineer Battalion in the 3rd Division, criticizes Time and U S press for biased reporting. He recalls morale, brotherhood, and Baghdad reception, noting British reporters were more supportive.
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Douglas Marshall Kinzer II
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USA
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Toler Hawkins Redd Lead Bluefield Editorial Staff
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph notes staff positions with AN Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins and Bob Redd in key editor and reporting roles. Managing and city county editing lines are highlighted along with senior copy editing and business reporting coverage.
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Tammie Toler
Barbara Hawkins
Bob Redd
Montcalm High Named Low Performing Under No Child Left Behind
The Montcalm High School in Mercer County is listed among low performing West Virginia schools under No Child Left Behind. Officials say efforts are underway, with support from the community, to improve, including adding a permanent guidance counselor and a new principal, Edward Webster.
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Clear Fork
Fairdale
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Memories of Kristin Hamm Elicit Weekend Reflections
Steven R Hamm recalls his daughter Kristin Hamm with vivid emotion after a weekend of memories. She participated in dance Girl Scouts CAR and shooting with cowboy action matches. the Sunday event July 13 was a two day TV shooting fundraiser. He thanks Triangle Sportsmens Club Bluefield Daily Telegraph sponsors and shooters.
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A 21st Century Teacher Applicant
A letter from Jim Davidson argues teachers face vast demands beyond instruction. He cites the burden of shaping values, monitoring behavior, safeguarding students, and meeting legal and funding pressures, blaming family breakdown and violence while urging higher pay to honor and support educators.
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