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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 2008
Page
2
A worker recalls Christmas shifts, noting both the routine quiet and sudden changes in activity. He says appreciation from the public comes in via calls and treats like cookies and brownies, reflecting the mixed perquisites of holiday hours.
The company cites rising costs for a necessary rate increase. Fly-By-Nite serves over 5,000 residential customers in Mercer County and a smaller number in Raleigh County, with commercial clients in both. It does not serve Bluefield or Princeton. Public input on the proposal is due by February 9 to the West Virginia Public Service Commission, via Charles Owens.
Kiely said he learned he would receive the Bronze Star on November 1 and plans to visit his mother in Bluefield on Christmas. He anticipated possible deployment to Afghanistan in 18 months and said he would likely serve as a forward surgical team commander.
A 7-year-old Mercer County boy was airlifted from Montcalm High School after a motorcycle crash on Grotto Road. He sustained a broken leg and possible head trauma while riding a Yamaha 85 given as a Christmas gift, wearing a bicycle helmet, and was flown to Charleston Area Medical Center.
The 16th annual Kwanzaa celebration will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. in Bluefield State College’s Research & Development Center auditorium at 704 Bland Street. Alma Littlejohn and friends launched the local event, with Carol Wade leading this year and speakers from area churches. A Mt. Zion Church dance group, Sharon Collins solo, Kim Waugh music, and Imani Cummings are on the program.
Beckley artist Doris Fields also known as Lady won a national Obama Music Arts and Entertainment contest with the pop song Go Higher. She earned about 19 percent of votes from more than 100 entries and will perform at an inauguration ball in Washington DC.
United Way of the Virginias and Bluefield State College seek volunteers for the VITA site at BSC for February to April. Sessions run Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 6 pm with some Saturdays. Roles include tax return preparers certified via free online course and receptionists to greet clients and manage appointments. Call 276 322 2606 or uwv a s verizon dot net for details.
Community churches and ministries announce December events from December 26 to December 31. Abundant Life Ministries in Maybeury hosts Send Judah First services and Deliverance Service on Friday night. Tazewell First Assembly of God hosts Betty Jean Robinson on December 28 with a TBN presence. Fellowship Community Church holds Watch Night Service December 31 with Darrell Church and Valdus Bailey. Freedom TM Ministries in Richlands hosts New Year’s Eve Prayer Service. Saints Memorial COGIC in Princeton and Mount Zion Baptist Church in North Tazewell host Watch Night Services. Call numbers provided for more information.
The pope condemns conflicts from Congo to the Middle East and urges peace as Bethlehem hosts worldwide visitors. In Iraq Christmas becomes an official holiday, U.S. leaders and families mark the day, and Queen Elizabeth laments the economic crisis while urging resilience.
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