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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 2009
Page
3
Charles Owens reflects on a painful 2009 dominated by the Great Recession and a harsh Christmas storm. He argues the economy began to recover, notes the H1N1 pandemic, rising green policies, and stalled West Virginia road projects, and voices cautious optimism for 2010.
The issue lists staff roles including News Editor Samantha Perry Sports Editor and Managing Editor Andy Patton with City Editor Brian Woodson and Senior Editor Bill Archer. A Psalms verse appears, citing Psalms 84 11 AKJV, about God’s grace and protection.
Four Seasons Country eyes two bowl games as Virginia Tech and West Virginia chase wins. Hokies face Tennessee in Atlanta while Mountaineers meet Florida State in Jacksonville tying Bowden’s finale to a proud run of 10-win seasons.
In a letter Donald Ingram criticizes Dr Deborah Akers, asserting forecasts from Blacksburg and weather.com conflicted with the district’s timing. He argues the storm’s arrival and precipitation were misrepresented and urges verification of her comments regarding the December 22 article.
Thanks to Amy Flick and all participants in the Pocahontas Christmas Parade. Gratitude to Patsy and Joe Valach Eddie Flick Bob Farley Doc Short Beverly Kitts and Ronnie Joyce of SeaJay's Self Storage for their contributions. First place Fiat winner Girls Scouts Troops 5378 and 2013 Bluefield VA. second Pocahontas Baptist Church. third Bramwell Presbyterian Nurserygarten.
A reflective piece recalls Y2K fears and preparations, noting utility worries and stockpiling, then moves to 2012 doomsday forecasts. It mentions the 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act and FEMA efforts, while critiquing government bailouts and a shaken stock market. The tone mixes nostalgia, skepticism, and caution.
The Mercer County Republican Executive Committee adopted a resolution backing the coal industry noting its payrolls tax revenue and role in state welfare. The piece also recounts a December snowstorm in McDowell County with plows and tire chains seen on WV 161 and a driver adjusting chains. Wilson Butt of Bluefield signs off with New Year wishes and safety notes.
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