GIFT OF A LIFETIME — Former Weirton resident Jim Baird is giving away his 1966 Chevrolet Corvette to an American veteran, who will be determined Aug. 31 through a contest. Letters were written and submitted on country singer David Ball’s website. The singer’s 2001 song “Driving with Private Malone” is what inspired Baird to give away his vehicle of 46 years. -- Contributed

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — It’s one thing to win a car on a game show or through a charity drawing.

It’s entirely another when you receive one from a total stranger.

But this is not your ordinary, everyday sedan or minivan.

No, this is something more … much more.

It is the gift of a lifetime.

SERVICE A BIG PART OF BAIRD’S LIFE — Jim Baird served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a helicopter pilot who purchased h

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