Angel tree drive still offers new angel cards
Angel tree donors report some names still available at Mercer Mall Wal-Mart local banks and Burger Bay Capt LaBatte refilled mall trees last Thursday He notes many outlets should still hold angel lists for those buying gifts for a boy or girl Tender Mercies charity seeks meat or money donations to fund holiday food boxes Growth shows 1996 2003 totals plus current figures and requests volunteers and more meat donations as winter approaches Also coverage of the East River Mountain Town Band concert at Bluefield High School a reenactment with J R Clifford Carrier Williams and local actors and a note from Barbara Hawkins Daily Telegraph state editor
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Cluefield Daily Telegraph Editorial Staff Listing
The Cluefield Daily Telegraph shows editorial leadership including Executive Editor Thomas A. Colley and Managing Editor Barbara Hawkins with staff writers Samantha Perry Andy Potter and Bill Archer. Other roles include Sports Editor and County Editor with Senior Copy Editor Allen Roberts and OPsas Charles Gwen. The piece ends with a biblical quote.
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Tillman Death Incites Army Transparency Push
The Washington Post report questions Army narrations of Pat Tillman’s death, detailing a botched platoon split and negligent fire by Rangers. It notes Tillman’s bravery, his family’s enlistment, and calls for an honest account to guide future small unit maneuvers and communications.
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Appalled band parent condemns Princeton parade behavior
Vicki Bradley of Princeton writes that Athens Middle Y Ee Band faced abuse and taunts from adults during the Princeton Christmas Parade on November 29. She says candy was thrown at students, equipment touched, and the crowd's conduct harmed the event. She calls on the Chamber of Commerce to better protect children.
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Bluefield High School Band Praises Parade Performance
A reader defends the Bluefield High School Marching Band after criticism of their Christmas music during the downtown parade. The band performed Carols on Parade, then cadences to rest between marches from North Street to the banks area, with a football game afterward. The reader invites everyone to a concert at BHS on December 16 at 7 p.m.
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Baseball apologies to fans and future players urged
Dan K. Thomasson argues MLB as a system rewards cheating through steroids and profits, urging a public apology to youths. He recalls 1919 and Landis era as evidence of systemic corruption, criticizes owners and players for greed and weak drug policies, and calls for accountability before congressional action.
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