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| Appalachia I was born in a once-rich mining town Where prosperous businesses once did abound Where streets were alive with healthy trade And comfortable livings were being made Coal was king and the town did flourish Who could foresee that the "boom" would soon perish? The raging demand for coal has abated The needs it fulfilled now are outdated Silence settled on the once thriving town Many empty buildings soon could be found But survivors remain in this little place And life goes on, though slower the pace. There are those who forget us who remain Amid the silence of mines and the slowing of train But out of the ashes, we still persevere Spirit and pride still in full gear We may be fewer, but we are not dead Our heart is still beating, our blood still red. Determination is found in abundant supply In this, my hometown, whose strength still does lie In the people who believe there is a way To revive and renew, and strive for the day When again we will be quite alive and growing Our place in the sun will be healthy and glowing. For amazing beauty surrounds in these hills Not the man-made sprawling with the big city frills But strong and serene, my little hometown Exceedingly rich is the good life that's found It shouldn't be judged by it's bad publicity But rather the charm of it's quaint simplicity! -Doris Jones Cowan |
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| Roaring Branch, between Big Stone Gap and Appalachia, VA |
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| John Fox, Jr's. The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, Virginia's official outdoor drama, will begin its 38th season on June 28. The drama will be presented on Thrusday, Friday, and Saturday nights through August 25. Curtain time is 8:00 nightly with pre-show entertainment beginning at 7:30. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $8 for children. For groups of 20 or more admission is $10 for adults and $6 for children. For more information please telephone us at 540-523-1235 or call toll-free at 800-362-0149, or write: June Tolliver Playhouse, Drawer 1976, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219. We hope to see you there! |
| I highly recommend these books by Adriana Trigiani: Big Stone Gap Big Cherry Hollar published by Random House |