While many of us slept last night, showers and thunderstorms moved thru the area … National Weather Service reported some storms included large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain. Chance of rain was in the 70% range … and shortly after 1:30 a.m., we had a very brief shower in our area … Damage appears to be primarily in the upper Piedmont area of the state … maybe other locations
A 20% chance of rain today with showers and thunderstorms possible, mostly after 1 p.m. High today, in the 90 degree range. Mostly clear tonight, with a low around 68. Wednesday, mostly clear, high near 91.
Crops looking good … hopefully some rain from time to time, but no serious wind or hail.
I failed to report on the last outing by MacKenzie Gore, Whiteville native, left-handed pitcher with the Washington Nationals … Strong, strong outing late last week. He pitched 5 innings against his former team, San Diego Padres … Struck out nine batters … For several years, after being drafted by the Padres, he was listed as untouchable, their pitcher of the future … then he was traded to the Nationals late last season … Struggled from time to time … still having a good year with a not-so-good team … The Nationals won 8-3. His next start is expected to be against Atlanta this week.
If you received a letter from one of the area hospitals reporting the Clarkton Clinic is closing … toss it in the trash. Changes are coming mid July … The Clarkton Clinic is not closing, but will be affiliated with a different provider (Cape Fear Valley) … Would have been nice if notice had reported a change in affiliation … caused some confusion … Same staff, same location … same type health care, serving all. Understand they were flooded yesterday with anxious patients seeking clarification…
I missed my first dental appointment in a long, long time, yesterday. Our granddaughter (Dr. Clark) is our new provider … Dang, forgot, busy helping some neighbors who are dealing with some not-so-ordinary issues with one of their own … and missed my message on my calendar … I promise to do better…
So, are you ready for July 4th … A week from today?
Many, many years ago … as share-croppers, July 4th was just another workday … We were told you can celebrate later … it’s work time … and we did … worked, and play came later … We would visit a familiar nearby fishing hole…
“Why were the first Pennsylvania settlers like ants? Because they lived in colonies.”
“America is another name for opportunity.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Independence now and forever!”
robert g hester
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