Lessons from life guide a teacher and writer
Larry Hypes reflects on learning through lived experiences from road trips to ballgames and stadium visits. He urges students to read widely including the Bible and Shakespeare, and to write from personal observation, noting the value of memory, research, and honest storytelling. He recalls teachers, editors, trips, and historical moments that shaped his craft.
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Clarence Darrow
Dayton, Tenn
Stephen Crane
Crane
George S. Patton, Jr
Mark Twain
Maya Angelou
Cluefield Daily Telegraph leadership and faith quote
The Cluefield Daily Telegraph lists William Randy Deason as Publisher and Thomas A Colley as Executive Editor with Samantha Perry as Managing Editor and others including News Editor Sports Editor and City Editor Brian Woodson. A Bible verse from Psalms 146 3 5 AKJV appears in the text.
Bluefield seeks replacement for vacated city board seat
Vacant seat on Bluefield's Board of Directors remains unfilled more than 50 days after former Mayor Rev. Garry Moore retired July 3 and served his last meeting July 24. The board has four members with no word on a replacement, despite recommendations including Mary Francis Brammer. City officials urge a timely but careful appointment to support ongoing projects like the equestrian center and future growth.
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Bluefield
Garry Moore
Moore
Mary Francis Brammer
J. Rudolph Brammer
Jim Bailey
Brammer
Bailey
Readers urged to balance freedoms with smoking ban expansion
Robert Shannon of Bluefield WV cautions that extending bans to parks and venues may erode adult freedoms in a free society. He urges readers to weigh long term impacts of restrictions and parental responsibility before expanding anti smoking measures beyond current limits.
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West Virginia
Coalition
Daily Telegraph invites public letters on matters of interest
The Daily Telegraph will publish letters on public issues. Letters should be short and include the writer’s signature, street address, and phone number for consideration. Names will be published. Send your opinion by email to editor bottonline.com.
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Daily Telegraph
The dogs and Vick in a tainted moral tie
Dan K. Thomasson recalls Bridget the dog and contrasts memories of a beloved family pet with the Michael Vick dog fighting case. He laments cruelty, questions why a high paid star would risk integrity, and urges NFL to disqualify such acts, stressing lasting human-animal bonds.
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Sean
Bridget
Lisa
Michael Vick
Atlanta Falcons
Virginia
South
Vick
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