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Division of the human family into two distinct political groups began some 12,000 years ago. Humans existed as members of small bands of nomadic hunter/gatherers. They lived on deer in the mountains in the summer and would go to the beach and live on fish and lobster in winter.
Read moreSure, I know the Olympics brought some of you a lot of pleasure. The opening ceremonies were nice. I guess. The hosts (The city of Paris) were gifted with a two week non-stop exhibition subsidized by people like NBC and willing spectators who were looking for a good reason to go to Paris anyway. Actually, I might say right here that there’s enough to see and do in this beautiful and historic city in between spectacular events such as the Olympics to keep their pricy hotels fully occupied. It’s probably a better place to visit when there are no Olympics there than during all the games.
Read moreAugust Sunlight This summer we have seen our usual hot sunshiny days of over 100F with the sun’s angles being sharp and anxious to inflict skin cancers. Just another proven fact we chose to ignore each summer. But even sunscreens can only provide limited help and I am one who can testify that skin cancers are not only a rude interruption to your life, they can be painful and deadly. That’s one reason my grandpa, J. T. Bullard, farming down on Goat Ridge, worked in a long sleeve shirt and wore a broad-brim hat. He was a farmer and knew how to cover up. I think they might call that wisdom.
Read moreA pastor places his order at the pet store. “I need at least 50 mice, 2,000 ants and as many of those little silverfish you can get.”
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The voice of experience speaks
Read moreIn response to the ongoing controversy regarding the Round Hill Road project and the unreasonable request and demand for the resignation of our County Commissioner, Nick lee.
Read moreMy name is Sue Cicio. I am the infamous Commissioner Lee’s sister. I would like to get a few facts straight. I was born and raised here in Coal County. I went to school here, worked 28 years here and raised my family here.
Read moreMy name is Tamra Lee. I am married to Nick Lee, the Coal County District 2 Commissioner. I have been doing a little research myself on the accidents on Roundhill Road. I keep hearing that there has never been one and I just could not believe that. I went to talk to people that actually own land on Roundhill Road and that have actually been there for decades, and they have informed me of several accidents in the past.
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