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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 2001
Page
1
Local page highlights the nine year anniversary of a fog photograph, notes on Quincy Jones dishes in autobiography, mentions Bank of Keystone coverage and today’s sentencing, and previews holiday weight trends with scales. Also lists sports highlights from local basketball and weather details.
In Bluefield the 1st 150th Armored Battalion held its annual Holiday Party at Brushfork Armory. Family and friends gathered as members were recognized for notable tasks in 2001 and promotions. Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Reed, retiring after 41 years, was honored amid bittersweet reflections.
In Welch, a flood town atop Tom's Mountain celebrates a first Christmas at New Hope Village. Nicole Hairston, among dozens who moved in after the July flood, says the community feels like a Keystone where neighbors know one another.
U S and Afghan forces survey caves and bunkers to root out remnant al Qaida fighters as Gen. Tommy Franks says it will take time to control Tora Bora. Powell insists the hunt for Osama bin Laden could take years and pledges the president will persist until he is captured.
Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays barely affect free and reduced price meal participation in Mercer County Schools. Marguita Walker, chief nutrition supervisor, notes most families enroll at the start of the school year and can adjust their eligibility as incomes change.
BLUEFIELD Residents helped the Little Jimmie fund toward its annual goal with another 130 dollars raised Sunday. The drive continues as the group still needs 4,444 dollars to reach this year’s target.
Donations aim for 12000 with 4444 still needed for the annual party. The event is set for Saturday December 22 at Christmas Free 200n at the ma at um. Team leaders will shop for the children on Tuesday and Jimmie A-5.
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