In the company of heroes at Riley-West American Legion party
The Riley-West Post of the American Legion held its annual Christmas party at Bluefield City Auditorium drawing veterans and local leaders together. Capt. Kammer, Commander Fleming, Sheriff Buckner and many others shared memories from World War II through Desert Storm as the room sang Silent Night. A turkey buffet, a 100 gift drawing, prayers, and carols created a solemn, festive tribute to veterans described as The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw.
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History Channel
Band of Brothers
Riley-West Post
American Legion
Bluefield City Auditorium
Legion
Max Kammer
Europe
John Fleming
Vietnam
Mercer County
Harold Buckner
Patsy
Tom Brokaw
United States
Hammond
Commander Fleming
Bonnie Hopkins
Donnie Kensinger
South Pacific
Korea
Colley Editorship Ends In Brief Field Note
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Thomas A Colley as Executive Editor and Randy Deason as Publisher with Samantha Pery as Managing Editor and Kara Hawkins as Editor. A quoted biblical line emphasizes urging future generations to trust in God and keep his commandments.
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Randy Deason
Samantha Pery
Tammie Toler
Kara Hawkins
Bobb ‘Charis
Andy
Debated plan to close Pocahontas High and Raven Elementary
Tazewell County faces tough choices as the Facility Improvements Advisory Committee urges closing Pocahontas High School after 2004 and Raven Elementary by mid 2005. New school construction depends on future population, while board members prepare to assume office in January amid public outcry and calls for transparent review.
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Te Tazewell County
Pocahontas High School
Raven Elementary
Jan White
Tom Witten
Ben Susman
Randy Conn
Steve Davis
Mike Dennis
Pocahontas
Witten
White
Susman
Cookie Johnson
Robert “Spot” Steele
Conn
Davis
Dennis
Johnson
Steele
Tazewell County
Red Cross disaster relief praised for flood aid
The American Red Cross thanks supporters including the Bluefield Daily Telegraph for aiding relief in West Virginia floods. Nearly 30 shelters housed over 500 residents, with more than 590000 dollars in direct assistance, 29000 hot meals and snacks served, and over 1100 Comfort Kits and 1000 Cleanup Kits distributed statewide. Contact Jama Burton at the Central West Virginia Chapter for more information.
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West Virginia
American Red Cross
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Red Cross
Jama Burton
Central West Virginia
Lakeview Drive
Charleston
W.va
Abbe Keith
Dawn Stewart
Inflation Hits Christmas Prices in 12 Days Index
The 12 Days of Christmas price index shows a 16 percent jump to 16885.28 dollars this year, the largest since 1984. Partridge costs drop 24 percent while rings fall about 6 percent as flu vaccine plans note a looming surge in doses and possible stock purchases. NAFTA anniversary prompts debate on job impact and Mexican truck environmental questions persist. Political chatter links Clark and Dean on veep prospects.
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Alan Greenspan
PNC Advisors
U.S
Bill Clinton
Carnegie Endowment
NAFTA
US S
U.S. Supreme Court
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Vermont
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