Fatal Oakwood Crash Claims Grundy Man
Christopher Todd Ratliff, 39, of Grundy Virginia, died after his 2003 Harley collided with a 1993 Plymouth near the Virginia Department of Transportation office on U S Route 460 in Oakwood He died at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Tennessee His wife Tammy Marie Ratliff, 39, remained in critical stable condition at the same hospital A citation for failure to yield the right of way was issued to Dottie Marie Smith 60 of Oakwood The crash occurred about 4 04 p m Saturday and responders included Mercy Ambulance Oakwood Rescue Squad and Medflight
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Youth Day fun at Comcast Mountain Festival brings games and prizes
Children from Bluefield and surrounding towns joined the first youth day activities with tug of war three legged races sack races and balloon toss. Organizers sent letters to about 60 youth groups and offered trophies to winning teams. Participants praised the day as weather and food boosted by diverse activities and captions note the event was held at the Mountain Festival with local volunteers and families enjoying the event.
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Eva Kellerman recalls Holocaust ordeal and search for family
Eva Kellerman describes Nazi years of hiding and betrayal for Jews, recounting $2.50 per person, loss of family, and the long postoperative quest to find uncle Abraham in the United States. She details travels from Miami to New York to Georgia, the name change in her family, and reunion with relatives in Holland, noting only 20,000 of 100,000 Jews survived.
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Memorial Day remembered by veterans and families
On Memorial Day, residents from Bluefield to Rich Creek reflect on sacrifices of veterans. Quotes from John Fleming, Mary Helen Christian, Clarence Dillon, and Jim Nossinger emphasize honoring the fallen, supporting living veterans, and renewed patriotism since 9/11 Desert Storm and later conflicts.
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Bluegrass Festival plans and future improvements discussed
Meachum outlines planning progress from A-1 for the festival over the past six days. He notes eight to nine state license plates, visitor turnout during Memorial Day, and festival attendees visiting local families. A Bluefield Auditorium concert sparked talks with the Appalachian Highlands Music Association about next year’s competition and possibly making the bluegrass concert a separate event. A meeting in two to three weeks will cover this year’s festival and future plans with major acts under contract by early 2004, while activity drops after December.
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