Star Wars and time, a columnist's birthday meditation
Reg Henry recalls seeing the original Star Wars in 1977 and watches The Force Awakens as a reflective meditation on aging. He and friend Mike savor the film’s entertainment while noting echoes of the past, and he muses on mortality, memory, and growing older with humor and a touch of wistfulness.
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California
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Notes
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists News Editor Randy Mooney Publisher Samantha Perry Editor Andy Patton Assistant Managing Editor Charles Owens Sports Editor Brian Woodson and quotes a biblical verse about forsaking the fountain of living waters and making broken cisterns that hold no water.
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Andy Patton
Charles Owens
Brian Woodson
Population decline hits West Virginia and coal country
The region faces ongoing population losses as coal mine closures and layoffs squeeze towns including Bluefield. Census data show West Virginia may have the nation’s highest population decline, risking state revenue and school funding while lawmakers push for job growth in manufacturing, high tech, and tourism to stem the trend.
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United States
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Pet Haven Rescue thanks donors after holiday drive
Debby Smith director of Pet Haven Rescue Center Inc thanks Bluefield Daily Telegraph Prerogative magazine Cole Harley-Davidson Charlie Cole Dudley Intermediates Tractor Supply and community members for pet food supplies blankets and adoption support during the 2015 holiday season and beyond.
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Cole Harley-Davidson
Charlie Cole
Dudley
Tractor Supply
Bluefield
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Debby Smith
Pet Haven Rescue Center Inc
Congratulations to Jim Holland Wins Ian League Presidents Award
Princeton Bays General Manager Jim Holland receives the Ian League Presidents Award for outstanding leadership. A Rays fan thanks him for a job well done and wishes him luck in future endeavors, saying he will be missed.
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Princeton Bays
Jim Holland
Two Generations Team Up In Health Care And Mentorship
A mother and daughter collaborate to navigate medical care by sharing notes, questions, and observations. They emphasize the value of history taking, intergenerational insight, and mentoring across ages. The piece cites rising older populations and hints at practical impacts on daily life and technology adoption.
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