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  • F. Brian Ferguson/The Register-Herald Mickey Furfari, right, autographs a copy of his latest book, “Mickey’s Mountaineer Memories Volume II,” for Mike Shumate of Beckley Saturday in the Beckley Newspapers building. Copies of “Mickey’s Mountaineer Memories Volume II” can be purchased every business day from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 801 N. Kanawha St. You may also call The Register-Herald business office at 304-255-4409 or toll free 1-800-950-0250, ext. 409, during normal business hours. Copies can also be ordered online by going to our website at www.register-herald.com and clicking on the link for Mickey’s books. The price for the book is $25 plus tax; there is an extra charge for shipping. A limited number of Volume I is also still available at the same price; however, if you purchase both volumes in a combination buy, the price is $40 plus tax and shipping. F. Brian Ferguson

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December 16, 2012

The dean of W.Va. sports writers

By F. Brian Ferguson Register-Herald Photographer

BECKLEY — Mickey Furfari, right, autographs a copy of his latest book, “Mickey’s Mountaineer Memories Volume II,” for Mike Shumate of Beckley Saturday in the Beckley Newspapers building. Copies of “Mickey’s Mountaineer Memories Volume II” can be purchased every business day from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 801 N. Kanawha St. You may also call The Register-Herald business office at 304-255-4409 or toll free 1-800-950-0250, ext. 409, during normal business hours. Copies can also be ordered online by going to our website at www.register-herald.com and clicking on the link for Mickey’s books. The price for the book is $25 plus tax; there is an extra charge for shipping. A limited number of Volume I is also still available at the same price; however, if you purchase both volumes in a combination buy, the price is $40 plus tax and shipping.

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