A Christmas memory of Ann and the caring doll gift
Barbara Hawkins recalls a Christmas project for the less fortunate in a small town. A sick girl named Ann, living in a shack with a frail body, hugged a donated doll with pure joy. The author remembers her father Tom Brookman guiding the charity boxes and the lasting lesson of giving and sharing.
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Tom Brookman
Methodist Church
Santa
Betty
Ann
Joy Ted
Mary
Smithville shines in regional hoops title chase
Local team Smithville fueled by strong defense earns win in regional hoops tilt. Coach Arthur Davis praises effort as players execute game plan with focus and discipline. Opponent named State College falters in late moments, allowing Smithville to pull away.
Little Jimmie Christmas party brings joy to 850 children
The Community Christmas Tree event at Herb Sims Youth Center on Stadium Drive will serve over 850 area children this noon. Santa arrives around 12 20 p m with gift bags distributed from 12 30 p m. Volunteers and sponsors contributed to a $25 000 goal, with Bluefield Daily Telegraph editor Tom Colley and Don Whitt guiding entertainment.
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Herb Sims
Stadium Drive
Jimmie
Kmart
Bluefield
Btuefield Lauy Telegraph
Istmas Tree Committee
Tom Colley
The
Daily Telegraph
Santa Claus
Cecil Surratt
Don Whitt
Telegraph
Bill Archer
Little Jimmie
Four Seasons
Democrats We Know How to Govern Letter
Betty R. Moore from Bluefield West Virginia argues Democrats know how to govern and criticize Republicans over Iraq immigration taxes the economy and national security. She asserts the need to win in 2008 and questions the Bush era record.
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Yavia Hoses
Republican Congress
Karl Roves Brain
China
Iraq
Afghanistan
Middle East
USA
Mom's Christmas Wish List for Her Four Kids
A mother of four reflects at Christmas on a last preteen moment and shares heartfelt wishes for her children. She hopes for living in the moment, orderly homes, and patience, while cherishing family joy and the lessons of Parenthood in 2007.
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Samantha Perry
Brian Woodson
Thomas A. Collsecate
City Editor
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Charles Owens
Litte Jimmie
Betty R. Moore
W.va
Dea
Rly
Mom
Etsy Rart
Towart
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