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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2006
Page
8
On a warm December afternoon at Lincolnshire Park in Tazewell Chad Yates age three and Christopher Martin age nine engage in keep-away with a soccer ball. The surrounding notes reference precipitation data for December 17 2006 and December 18 2005, and other rainfall figures for the year to date with unclear trailing text.
Governor Kaine travels to England this week to honor the 1607 voyage era marking Jamestown’s 400th anniversary. Queen Elizabeth II plans a May Virginia visit to recognize the founding of America’s first permanent English settlement, boosting interest and attendance targets for Jamestown 2007 events.
Crowds lined the parade route as Richlands High School's Blue Tornado celebrated their 2006 state championship. Players signed autographs at the Farmer's Market while officials, including State Senator Phil Puckett and Delegate Dan Bowling, praised the team's unity and community impact. Mayor Ken Wysor issued a formal congratulation, highlighting the town's shared pride and lasting memories of the title run.
Mitzi and Ted Brown recall the filming of We Are Marshall in Huntington and its West Virginia backdrop. The couple helped with floral arrangements and shared memories of the crash scene reshoots, noting the film’s accurate portrayal and the town’s pride. They may wait to see the finished movie in Bluefield.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Little Jimmie drive results with $3,929 short of goal and requests mail donations to The Community Christmas Tree Bluefield WV 24701 or drop at 928 Bluefield Ave. Sunday notices honor fallen comrades Vernon Mitchell and Roy Turpin by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 628 Princeton WV 24740 with a $100 contribution.
Jack Mitchem Jr and his father run a demanding daily route delivering 626 weekday papers and up to 670 Sunday editions from Bluefield to Princeton. Gas, labor, and weather shape the effort as Mitchem Sr. nears 37 years on the route, with his son eyeing a future takeover. Contact Greg Jordan at gjordan bottonline.com.
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