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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 2008
Page
1
In a Tuesday December 23 2008 report from bottonline com the Humane Society spokeswoman Pam Wiese notes many owners must downsize their lives and cannot find homes for beloved pets. The piece cites cold weather and economic strain as factors driving pet surrenders.
At the American Museum of Natural History in New York a one carat diamond valued at $15,000 was found in the dust of four vacuum bags after slipping from Catherine Hart's ring during a December 13 14 sleepover event. Custodial staff wearing gloves and masks recovered the gem. Hart plans to pass it to her granddaughter, noting the stone proves a diamond is forever.
A cold front brings Arctic air to southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia. Wind gusts up to 28 mph drive wind chills to around 10 degrees below zero. Forecasters expect Monday night temperatures in single digits, then a high of 38 with a 30 percent rain chance tonight. Christmas Day forecast calls for partly sunny skies and a high near 48.
The Bluefield Board of Directors resumes efforts to align the city election process with Secretary of State Betty Ireland. Past challenges include allowing candidates to run as both at large and district, and a prior NAACP suit over mixed offices. The board proposes amending the 1921 city charter to implement changes.
The Bluefield Community Christmas Tree, a tradition since 1917, prepares for another noon event with Santa and toys. Organizers aimed at 25000 dollars this year, surpassing 31000 dollars after Monday contributions, and expect to serve more than 750 area children with gifts and treats.
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