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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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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Kentucky’s rich history of veterans
BY REP. BOBBY MCCOOL “I hope to have God on our side, but I must have Kentucky.” These are the words of President Abraham Lincoln, one of Kentucky’s favorite sons and the man who led our nation from division to unity during the Civil War. His words echo a common theme, the need for not…
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Forgive and forget? Not in this world
Some people try to forgive, but they never forget. The people of Israel will never forget the Oct. 7 massacre by Hamas, which barbarically took the lives of over 1400 people. The goal of Israel now is to eliminate Hamas by whatever means it takes. In the process of Israel now avenging their rage, innocent…
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‘Now and Then’ — AI helps Beatles release one more song
A while back I wrote a column about artificial intelligence and how it sort of scares me. However, I guess there are some things that it may be good for. I am a huge music fan and as a youngster grew up listening to the Beatles in the 1960s, thanks to my sister Karen. As…
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Adapting and growing to respond to the evolving needs of Kentucky
BY ELI CAPILOUTO The following is an opinion piece by University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto, and based on his remarks to the UK Board of Trustees during the annual retreat held Oct. 19-20. Over the last few weeks, you have read and heard directly about Kentucky’s significant opportunities and still considerable challenges. Of course,…
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