As silly as this may sound, I have tried to live my entire life according to the following (admittedly odd) belief: One is allotted only a certain number of times in one’s life to get angry. After one uses them up, one then dies. That’s a big reason why I do not get very angry very often.
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.
Longtime Waverly Hall City Council member and former Mayor Pro Tem Patricia “Pat” Lowman died July 15 at age 86. Lowman spent 40 years as a member of the Waverly Hall City Council, holding the Public Safety seat. During her tenure on the Council, Lowman was instrumental in bringing about the city’s new Fire Administration building.
I know what you must be thinking. “How in the world does this guy come up with different trivia each week?” That’s got to be it. Well, if you are indeed thinking that, then I just made the best guess I’ll ever make. And I’ll answer it: I have a storehouse of trivia that may last into the 22nd Century, or beyond! I’ve already mined it; each week I polish up a few nuggets and leave them here for you to enjoy. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it. Now, enjoy this week’s collection!
In small towns and rural counties, high school and youth sports are a big deal. The competitions are normally attended well and cheers from the crowd can help motivate the competitors on the field. When all is said and done and the game comes to an end what could be the most important thing for players and fans that happened during the event?
Hamilton, Harris Purple Heart Dedication August 8
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 Pine Mountain Tourism Association and the Pine Mountain America 250 Committee welcomed residents and visitors to downtown Pine Mountain on July 3 for the Pine Mountain America 250 Block Party, a celebration of community, patriotism and America's upcoming 250th anniversary.
