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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 2005
Page
4
Barbara Hawkins recalls in a personal reminiscence how Christmas trees marked family moments across years. From Dad’s love of gigantic trees to botched attempts after divorce and a 1985 celebration with a sick daughter, the memory threads through laughter, tears, and enduring traditions at home.
The excerpt lists Bluefield Daily Telegraph editors including News Editor Sports Editor Senior Editor Samantha Perry and others. It ends with a quoted Bible verse about the Lord taking up one who is forsaken.
The Slippery Spot along southbound Route 52 between Flowers Bakery and 84 Lumber reappears each fall as a natural spring freezes. Black ice creates a dangerous section, prompting calls from residents and officials for immediate drainage work and warning signage. delays and excuses risk serious crashes.
A reader urges a public apology from a political figure for calling U.S. troops cowards and defends the war effort in Afghanistan and Iraq. The writer commends the Iraqi commander for standing with his forces, accuses Democrats of cowardice, and urges Americans to Stand with the troops and pray for them.
A West Virginia editorial roundup notes state employees face higher health insurance shares after a 2001 plan to rise from 13 to 20 percent. Legislators aimed to curb costs, but many county school boards and the WVEA oppose raising premiums further, arguing reforms take time and trigger teacher departures.
The piece critiques employer health insurance cost sharing, school board budget politics, and a long critique of federal college loan policy. It cites Kanawha County boards, partisanBudget gaps between House and Senate, and the impact on students. It argues for direct Treasury loans, curbing subsidies to banks, and restoring aid to average families.
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