Pope John Paul II honored at Roman vigil before beatification
Thousands of young pilgrims gathered at Rome's Circus Maximus for an all night prayer vigil on the eve of Pope John Paul II's beatification. Flags from Poland Spain Germany and Brazil waved as choirs from Poland the Philippines and Italy performed. A French nun spoke of a Parkinson's cure linked to John Paul II while Vatican officials discuss the rapid beatification process.
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Marie Simone-Pierre
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Benedict XVI
Benedict
St. Peter’s
Stanislew Dziwisz
St. Peter’s Square
Maria Luisa Garcia
Mateo Sarlija
Stanislaw Roguski
Warsaw
Fishing seminar derby draws locals including Betty Butler
Betty Butler of Bluefield brought her grandson William Butler to the seminar derby. This was William’s first time, and a smiling Betty watched. Several area foundations and businesses helped make the event a success, with contact to Bill Archer at barchery.bottonline.com.
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Betty Butler
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William Butler
Bill Archer
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Bottonline
Fluoride levels in water rise as officials weigh limits
Earth Talk discusses lowering the maximum fluoride level in municipal water from 1.2 to 0.7 milligrams per liter. EWG condemns delayed action while urging EPA to reduce the legal limit and water utilities to respond. The piece notes CDC tools for checking fluoridation and the cost of home defluoridation filters, with popular brands not removing fluoride.
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Jane Houlihan
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My Water
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Hagerman remembered at Bluefield ceremony in dedicatory stone
In Hagerman’s memory a stone marker was dedicated by Bluefield Monument Company in Richmond Virginia. Bluefield Kiwanis president Drew Porter announced a club donation in Hagerman’s memory. Patricia Manuel and Steve Hagerman spoke while Barbara Burda could not attend. Hagerman called his children every Saturday and loved them. Donna Kelly led the Beautification Committee with prayers from Dr Allen Hammond and Rev Steve Aker.
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Patricia Manuel
Winston-Salem
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Bluefield
Kiwanis Club
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Leslie Catron
Steve Hagerman
Barbara Burda
Houston
Texas
Patricia
Rick Manuel
Donna Kelly
Allen Hammond
Steve Aker
Graham Presbyterian Church
Bill Archer
Barcher
Blues & Bluegrass on the Bluestone weekend slated May 6 7
The town kicks off its spring tourism with a Blues & Bluegrass weekend. May 6 features a Bluestone Inn concert with Barry Bowman John Nelson and the Corn Grinders and Jean Davis. May 7 at the Depot hosts two Bluegrass sets plus River Road and Bevins Family performing. P Buckley Moss Show returns May 21 at Frameworks Plus Princeton with prints released during the event.
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Bryan Goins
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P Buckley Moss
Frameworks Plus
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Bluefield College
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