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Richard C Gilbert’s Thursday Blog

December 6, 2018 By Richard C. Gilbert

* * * * T H U R S D A Y * * * * D E C E M B E R 6th * * * * D A Y 340 of 2018 * * * *

The first edition of The Washington Post is published in 1877

1907: A coal mine explosion at Monongah, West Virginia, kills 362 workers

1947: Everglades National Park is dedicated in Florida

1960: Gene Autry and Bob Reynolds were granted the Los Angeles Angels baseball franchise by the American League

1994: Orange County, CA, filed for bankruptcy protection due to investment losses of about $2 billion. The county is one of the richest in the U.S.

2017: President Trump officially announces the recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel

In the News: Some dates outlined for Bethlehem sewer project…Town approved bid for solar project…Two inmates charged after Iredell jail uprising are now in Alexander County Detention Center…Three charged with kidnapping and attempted murder in Wilkes County…Lincoln County Principal charged with assault

Weather: Sunshine Today

Sports: Cougar Hoops host Patton tonight…Coach Carter comments on Cougar Football season…Cam might need shoulder surgery again…Duke, UNC, and NC State get easy wins…Suddreth leads LRU women to big win..Arizona trades Goldie

Janine Turner

Happy Birthday: JoBeth Williams,  Steven Wright, Janine, Turner, Johnny Manziel

Janine Turner is still hot, don’t you think ?

Good conversation with Alexander Central Football Coach Butch Carter on Wednesday. You can hear that conversation today on the Radio at 5pm. The chinwag can be seen and heard on the County Government Channel tonight at 7pm. It will also be shown at 7 through Sunday

I’m ready for the snow, I even bought a new pair of boots, I’m ready !

Rest in Peace H.W. Bush

Quote of the Day: “I burn about 2,000 calories every time I put on fitted sheets by myself”… Not sure who said it, but I agree

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