Community Christmas Tree brings joy with evolving format
The Daily Telegraph’s 81st Community Christmas Tree delighted children and volunteers as musicians performed and toys were distributed. Organizers note a major format shift last year created six age specific parties, improving direct engagement with youngsters. Cecil Surratt marked his 41st consecutive concert, joined by Benny Belcher, a longtime friend. Don Whitt showcased decades of keyboard artistry at the event.
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Daily Telegraph
Tom Colley
Colley
Cecil Surratt
Surratt
Belcher
Don Whitt
Community Christmas Tree drive tops $16,000 in donations
The Community Christmas Tree Association reports the Little Jimmie campaign has raised $16,134.89, exceeding its $12,500 goal. The 1997 campaign ended earlier this week as sponsors announced the successful fundraiser. The main party for area children who qualified for the program occurred without incident Tuesday at Bluefield Auditorium.
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Community Christmas Tree Campaign Ends 81st Year
1997 Little Jimmie campaign closes its 81st year aiding needy children at Stadium Drive. Donations honor memories of Judy Janutolo, Charles and Faye Brewer, Admiral Burcham, Mr and Mrs J W Winzenrith, and others. Total to date reaches $16,134.89 with $365.00 added this period.
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Nichols Convicted as McVeigh Cohort in Oklahoma City Bombing
Denver AP reports Terry Nichols was found guilty of conspiracy and involuntary manslaughter related to the Oklahoma City bombing, deemed a junior partner to Timothy McVeigh. Jurors deliberated 41 hours over six days. sentencing phase due Monday.
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U.S
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McVeigh
Kansas
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Secret Service
Linda McKinney
Jamie Coverdale
Opposition groups urge SCC study of AEP route options
Four regional groups oppose the new 765 kV line corridor proposed by American Electric Power and ask the State Corporation Commission to study three alternative routes. The plan would pass through Tazewell Bland Giles counties, the New River Valley, and the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, with groups from Giles Craig Montgomery and Roanoke counties leading the effort.
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American Electric Power
State Corporation Commission
Virginia
Tazewell
Bland
Giles
New River Valley
George Washington and Jeffer
Virginia tax loophole used in Tazewell County revealed
Commissioner of Revenue Emma Hagy confirms a local practice in Tazewell County uses a lower loan value from the NADA pricing guide and requires proof of high mileage or poor condition to reduce vehicle taxes. Owners must obtain two body shop appraisals to support claims.
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Virginia
Tazewell County
Emma Hagy
Hagy
Associated Press
National Automobile Dealers Association
NADA
Hagg
Virginia Commissioners of Revenue
Bluefield native helps bring epic Titanic to life
Bluefield born stuntman and lifeguard Mark Edwards, now of South Pasadena, Calif., recounts his work on Jim Cameron's Titanic. He performed stunts and water safety, sliding through plate glass windows and being swept along the grand stairway as the ship sinks, though he had no speaking role.
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Juntman
Mark Edwards
South Pasadena
Calif
Edwards
Jim Cameron
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