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Dealing with the challenges of Christmas
Christmas is a joyful season but always has some challenges. The place of Christmas is often a question. Mary and Joseph ended up in Bethlehem when Jesus was born. They had gone there to pay taxes. Paying taxes is never fun, but we have to do it. The place they ended up when Jesus was…
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Remembering small-town Christmas of our youth
Every year, as we get closer to Christmas, I start getting sentimental. I always reminisce about the holidays of the past – especially in the days right after Thanksgiving. It has been great to see so many of the small towns in our region, like Inez, Warfield, Kermit, Williamson, Delbarton and others, putting together Christmas…
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Kentucky League of Cities ‘treasure trove of information and resources’
Dear Editor, A recent out-of-state letter addressed to the Martin County judge/executive and magistrates referenced the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC). The author made several inaccurate comments and statements about what the League does and how we help local governments. While KLC has no link to Martin County and is not involved in county government,…
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Be a winner and give thanks
Here are some tips for Thanksgiving. Be thankful. Thanksgiving season is a good time to say thanks, but we need to make it a lifestyle. An attitude of thanksgiving is a good way to live. When you are daily thankful for your food, shelter and the simplest things, it elevates your sense of well-being. We…
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‘Breaker, breaker…’ – the CB radio craze
Last week I wrote about fads and crazes and mentioned a few. One that was really big and needed its own column was the CB (citizens band) radio fad of the mid-1970s and early 1980s. Many cars and trucks put in CB radios. You could see the ones because of the antennas sticking up in…
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A Thanksgiving tribute to the heart and soul of Christmas in the Mountains
As Thanksgiving casts its glow upon us, it is a fitting time to express our gratitude to those who bring the Christmas in the Mountains festival to life in Inez. This cherished annual event is more than just a celebration of the holiday season; it is community, dedication and the spirit of love. This year,…
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Christian Help is a beacon of hope
Christian Help’s goal of bringing holiday cheer to 400 families in Mingo and Martin counties is more than a seasonal gesture—it is compassion. The event, set for Dec. 16 at the old Kermit gym, embodies the true spirit of Christmas. Parents and guardians facing financial constraints will have the joy of selecting new gifts for…
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Open letter to judge/executive and magistrates
To the Martin County Judge/Executive and Magistrates: I own and pay taxes on property in Martin County so I want to express my views on this new trash ordinance. When I read the article in the Mountain Citizen newspaper, I thought this does not sound right. I researched and found the codes posted on the…
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Your loan is between you and your bank
Many years ago I took out a second mortgage on my home. The house had grown in value and had at least $30,000 of equity. At that time, I had multiple reasons. The second mortgage added a second monthly payment to my already very tight budget. I made both the original payment and the second…
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Fads and fashions from the past
I was listening to the radio in the car the other day and “The Streak” came over the air. That novelty song by Ray Stevens was a big hit in the 1970s. It was 1974 when I was in high school. Streaking was the act of running naked through a public area for publicity as…
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