Humane death questions as pet and human cases collide
A personal essay compares caring for a failing dog named Jazmine with the Terri Schiavo case. It reflects on humane choices, the taboos around end-of-life decisions, and the call for society to openly discuss ethics, faith, and medicine amid heartbreaking outcomes. The author, Samantha Perry, notes her stance as Daily Telegraph managing editor.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Executives and Editorial Staff List
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph shares staff roles with Randy Deason as Publisher and News Editor, Samantha Perry as Sports Editor, Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins Bob Redd along with Thomas A Colley listed as Executive Editor Managing Editor City County Editor and Senior Copy Editor Business Writer. The message closes with a biblical quote about joy and strength.
Technical education discussed at Bluefield Rotary Club
Assistant state school superintendent Dr. Stanley Hopkins stressed the growing importance of technical education for high school students and adults in West Virginia. He highlighted image problems at facilities like Mercer County Technical Education Center and urged federal action to preserve Carl Perkins funding, noting WV’s strong tech programs and multiple state colleges.
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West Virginia pledge praised at Glenwood School
A teacher's aide at Glenwood School urges pride in the state by adding a Pledge to the West Virginia State Flag after the national pledge. She notes Mercer County schools rarely recite a WV pledge and shares the WV motto Montani Semper Liberi and imagery of mountains forests coal.
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Medicare premiums and Iraq bill spark family budget woes
Susan Gullion argues the 87 billion Iraq package and rising Medicare Part B premiums strain households. She highlights per person costs, urges budget realism, and notes doubts about funding sources while urging scrutiny of waste and military spending.
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