Erie Duckpin Bowling Echoes Mardi Gras Spirit
Reg Henry recalls an interclub duckpin bowling trip to Erie Pennsylvania hosted by Eric Maennerchor in the 140th founding year. He describes ramshackle hotel, misprinted shirt, ribbing from teammates, and a personal rise to rough competence amid jokes about ducks and Perry.
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Erie
Pennsylvania
Holy of Holies
Eric Maennerchor
Edgeworth Club
Maennerchor
Eric
Lake Erie
Oliver Hazard Perry
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Motto and Editorial Line
Publisher and editors listed with roles and a biblical verse quoted, reflecting the paper’s branding. Names include Darryl Hudson as Publisher, News Editor, Sports Editor Andy Patton, Brian Woodson, Samantha Perry as Managing Editor. The verse Matthew 7 7 8 AKJV sits as a guiding parliamentary quotation.
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Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
Back of the Dragon tourism trail gains regional interest
Tazewell and Smyth counties push a 32 mile motorcyclist friendly route along Route 16 linking Frog Level and Marion. Designated a Virginia Byway, the project aims to mirror Deals Gap Tail of the Dragon by attracting national and international visitors and creating new jobs. Local officials promote Back of the Dragon Days for June 4 at the Historic Crab Orchard Museum with support from Southwest Regional Recreation Authority.
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Tazewell
Smyth Counties
Frog Level
Tazewell County
Marion
Smyth County
Deals Gap
N.C
North Carolina
Southwest /Regional Recreation Authority
Crab Orchard
Larry Davidson
Jim Spencer
Spencer
Wisconsin governor's stance on collective bargaining debated
A letter questions reporter Shott and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker over collective bargaining for public employees. It argues the public should know Walker plans to gut bargaining rights, with references to a Gazette piece and PostFact comments. The writer predicts a 2012 election correction if voters learn the Republicans' aims.
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Gazette
Wis
Walker
Shott
PostFact.com
Senate
Scott Fitzgerald
Aghout
PolitiFact
Inter
Smokey
Ested
Scott Walker
Letters to the Editor policy and contact details
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public issues and requires the writer to include signature, address and phone number for publication. Opinions should be sent by email to editor or by mail to Letters to the Editor Bluefield Daily Telegraph P O Box 1599 Bluefield West Virginia 24701.
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Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
P.O
Bluefield, WV
Downsizing and simpler living offer fuller lives
Jaletta Albright Desmond reflects on downsizing as a path to lighter living, prioritizing family and experiences over material possessions. She cites Malibu’s small trailer homes, reduced income happiness studies, and Peter Walsh’s view that more can hinder happiness, urging readers to redefine value and find meaning beyond wealth.
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Europe
Malibu
Calif
California
Peter Walsh
Walsh
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Bluefield Baily Telegraph
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