Anyone recognize Kennewick Man? Probably not as his skeleton dates to between 8,400 and 8,700 years ago. His nearly complete skeleton was found by college students this week in 1962. The discovery in the Pacific Northwest changed many theories about ancient peoples in that area and it has been determined that Kennewick Man was related to Native Americans in that area during that time frame. Shown is Kennewick Man’s skull and what he might have looked like.
Hamilton and Harris County have scheduled a combined Purple Heart declaration. Both the city and county have completed the requirements for Hamilton to become a Purple Heart city and Harris County to become a Purple Heart county.
The 250th birthday celebration of our country has come and gone but it does not have to end just yet. My wife had to work on Independence Day, so I took time to enjoy some wind therapy. For those unfamiliar, that means getting out on a motorcycle and cruising with no particular place to go and no hurry to get there – just enjoying the ride and wind. Anyone who rides motorcycles can explain the experience.
The best meteor shower taking place during the summer months should begin Friday. Early meteors from the Perseids Meteor Shower usually begin appearing on July 17 with the final meteors flashing across the sky on Aug. 24. Peak activity is forecast for the overnight hours of Aug. 12-13 with the shower producing about 30-50 meteors per hour. As with many meteor showers the best viewing time is shortly before dawn of Aug. 13.
The first battle after adoption of the Declaration of Independence took place at Island Flats near what is now Elizabethton, Tennessee. It would be Cherokee Indians, allied with the British, attacking settlements in the area and Fort Watauga. The Patriot militia and settlers would prevail. A number of historical markers can be found in the area and with assistance from archaeologists Fort Watauga was reconstructed during America’s Bicentennial celebration. It is now part of the Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park.
One of the best summer meteor showers is set to begin next Friday night. The Perseids Meteor Shower begins July 17 typically ending on or about Aug. 24.
Coming on Saturday, July 4th is the annual Fire Up the Valley BBQ in Pine Mountain Valley.
Pine Mountain is holding a block party to celebrate America 250. The party is set for 5 pm to 8 pm Friday, July 3, on Broad Street in the downtown area. Admission is free and it is a family-friendly celebration with activities and fun for all ages.
On Wednesday, June 17, a fireball was reported by 13 people across Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The fireball was first reported at 10:37 pm by a skywatcher in Charlotte, NC. It was seen as far north as Durham, NC, as far east as Myrtle Beach, SC, as far south as Pooler, GA, and as far west as Atlanta, GA. Other skywatchers in Georgia spotting the fireball were from Augusta, Metter, and Statham
“There is no place in the Harris County government or any other government in the US, to attempt to silence a voter.” Those strong words were offered by Becky Langston during last week’s Harris County Commission meeting regarding alleged behavior by a member of the Harris County Board of Elections.
