Blue-Gray Shrine Horse Show kicks off new barbecue tradition
In Bluefield West Virginia the 32nd annual Blue-Gray Shrine Horse Show moved the barbecue to near the show ring at Lotto Park. Exhibitors enjoyed beef and pork as proceeds go to crippled children. Joe Vinciguerra and Ollie Law praised the event and weather as classes resumed with 22 Friday night events and 26 in tonight's final session sponsored by local vendors.
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Mercer Surgical Associates, Inc
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M.D
Mountain Trail Stables and Breeding Farm
Shriners
Keystone Trial Court to sentence as stated
U S District Judge David A Faber in Bluefield denied delaying the Keystone Mortgage Company executive Michael H Graham and First National Bank of Keystone officer Terry L Church from sentencing for obstructing federal bank examinations. The order notes Graham and Church seek more time to respond to a July 27, 2000 memorandum, but the court finds the defendants have already informed relevance and prepared responses.
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McDowell County
U.S
David A. Faber
West Virginia
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Graham
Keystone Mortgage Company
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FNB Keystone
United States
Firefighters join wildfire battle near Mesa Verde Park
Three local firefighters from Virginia join the fight against a 23,000 acre wildfire in Mesa Verde National Park Colorado. Reece Smith John Taylor and Robbie Lawson based in Tazewell and Richlands are on the front line and expected to stay about three more weeks. The fire, started by lightning, closed the park and is 70 percent contained. Balcony House Cliff Palace Spruce Tree remain undamaged as crews work on a 40 mile line to keep the blaze from spreading.
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Mesa Verde National Park
Colorado
Reece Smith
John Taylor
Richlands
Robbie Lawson
Jim Steele
Virginia Department of Forestry
Tazewell County
National Park
Steele
Balcony House
Cliff Palace
Spruce Tree
Jim Bowling
Charlottesville
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Bluefield Mayor Sees City Finances Stabilizing
Bluefield Mayor Paul Cole told the Lions Club that the city faces a real financial challenge but is going to be fine. He outlined options to improve finances including attracting new businesses or raising city fees, and planned two public hearings in August as part of a long range plan to keep the city’s current character.
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Bluefield
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Tazewell County gears up for 2000 fair activities
The 2000 Tazewell County Fair opens this Sunday at the fairgrounds and runs through Aug. 5. A packed program includes tractors, animals, games, music, rides, a demolition derby, a magic show, wrestling, a circus, and more. Pre fair events start at 8:30 a.m. with a 5 K road race at the Historic Crab Orchard Museum and pageant practices at Nuckell's Hall. Betty Melvin notes hope for no rain.
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Crab Orchard Museum
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