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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 2007
Page
5
A humorous reflection on a yearly hunt for a Christmas tree with wife and daughter Emma. The narrator anticipates sparse choices in a field, blaming himself for delaying the purchase while his wife and Emma label him a Grinch.
Mike Pound writes for The Joplin Globe about the family debate on when to buy a Christmas tree, the quest for a straight tree, and the perils of oversized evergreens. The piece blends humor with holiday planning as the trio hopes for a Goldilocks tree that stands tall and upright through New Year’s Day.
The Cluefield Daily Telegraph lists William Randy Deason as Publisher News Editor Samantha Perry as Sports Editor and Thomas Colley as Executive Editor with Andy Patton and Brian Woodson as Managing and City Editors. The Bible verse Psalms 75 6 7 AKJV is noted.
Bluefield High School issued October guidelines banning freak or grind style dancing. The rules limit knee bend, require feet on ground and hands off surfaces, prohibit dancing on poles chairs or tables, and demand student contracts. Principal Joe Turner cited concerns of lewd behavior while students argue the trend reflects their generation.
A reader from Bluefield West Virginia laments growing veteran homelessness and urges stronger national support. He cites 25 million veterans in the U S and 180000 in West Virginia, calls for honest treatment, promised benefits, and voter pressure to force action from national leaders. He signs as Hancock USAF Ret. and notes long service.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph invites readers to share opinions on public issues. Letters should be concise and must include the writer’s signature address and phone number for publication consideration. Email editor at bdtonline.com or mail to Letters to the Editor Bluefield Daily Telegraph P.O. Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701.
Dan K. Thomasson argues that Oprah Winfrey's influence should not sway Democratic caucus voters toward Barack Obama. He notes her lack of political experience compared to Obama and questions whether celebrity endorsement should shape the presidency. He also discusses race and gender dynamics in choosing a leader and suggests a credentialed woman of color could emerge. He is former editor of the Scripps Howard News Service.
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