Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 23, 2026
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Andy’s Astronomy: Planets of Space: 1999
In 1975, the British science fiction series Space: 1999 aired and introduced audiences to a number of planets including Psychon, Betha, Delta, and Terra Nova. Lasting just two seasons, Space: 1999 was based on a premise the Moon had been used for stockpiling nuclear waste. Also located on the Moon, was Moonbase Alpha research center housed in the crater Plato. Some type of magnetic radiation causes the nuclear waste to go critical which blasts the Moon out of Earth orbit and into deep space, through worm holes and other astrological phenomena. Along their travels, the crew of Moonbase Alpha discover other civilizations which was good as without the Moon, the Earth is rendered uninhabitable with life as we know it going extinct. Of the planets highlighted in Space: 1999, none are real or based on real planets.
This Week in American History: 1978 – 51 Workers Die in Nuclear Construction Accident
• Apr. 27. In 1978, construction is underway on a second cooling tower at the Pleasants Power Station in Willow Island, West Virginia. The tower had reached a height of 166 feet when about 10 am, concrete poured the previous day began to collapse. Concrete, wooden forms, and metal scaffolding began collapsing to the ground inside the tower. Falling to their deaths were 51 construction workers. An investigation resulted in the company being cited for 20 safety violations. It remains the deadliest construction accident in US history.
* This Do In Remembrance Of Me *
Greetings and blessings! “Then He (Jesus) took the bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave to them (Apostles), saying, ‘This My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.’’’ (Luke 22:19). And in (1 Corinthian 11:25), it refers to the cup or wine where Jesus says, “This cup/wine is a new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, you do in remembrance of me.” It was Jesus’ blood that was shed for the forgiveness of our sin. (Read Matthew 26:28). So, today I come with the finality of a series of deep enlightenment on the biblical and spiritual significant of Jesus’s death, burial, resurrection and ascension into Heaven. I certainly pray that you’ll gain perhaps some or more knowledge of the amazing, more so, the divine crucifixion of our Lord, and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Value of a Child’s Life
When did using a phone become more important than a child’s life? It was midafternoon one day late last week and I was in the front yard watering Theresa’s flowers. School buses were taking children home. Whenever school buses pass by and I am outside, I wave at the drivers and they inevitably wave back. For what those drivers get paid, and the tremendous responsibility they shoulder on a daily basis, they truly deserve our admiration and appreciation. I suspect they rarely receive either. There are two school buses that come by and drop off children each afternoon. The first one passed, the driver and I exchanged waves, and two houses along it stopped to unload a child.
My Age Doesn’t Matter But Getting Old Does
Well, it’s that time of year again, as much as I hate to admit it, I will soon be another year older. Don’t ask my age because it really doesn’t matter and I’m not sure I remember any way. It’s been a lot of years since my mother brought me into this world and that is the one thing I do know and assure I can feel. Each day brings a new surprise. As a kid I loved surprises because usually it meant you were going to get something good. Now, I’m surprised every day when I wake and feel a new pain somewhere in my body. After a little while, you just get used to it and go on about your business. About the only good thing I know about growing old is that all my dark secrets are safe with my friends. That’s because not one of them can remember those secrets.
Music Can Bring Back Some Painful Memories
When I am driving around in my car, I like to listen to satellite radio. My preferences shift from the great radio shows of the past to the best music ever, that from the 1970s. Your mileage may vary on that “best music” comment but it’s my column so I can say it’s the best music. I started working in radio in 1976, spinning the hits at WLAG-AM in LaGrange and later at WTRP-AM, where I’ve remained in one billet or another since. Later this year, in fact, I will celebrate 50 years in broadcasting. Those early years were probably the best … and, on reflection, the music was the best and the worst. Listening to the hits of the 1970s takes me back, back to high school (I graduated in 1975) and, as mentioned, my first years in radio. There are very, very few songs from that time period that I don’t like to listen to, and one of them was at one time a real favorite.
School Board Hears Calendar
During the Talbot County Board of Education meeting held on Tuesday, Apr. 14. the board approved the hiring of Michael Coley, Jr. as the new principal for Central High School and discussed the hiring of a head basketball coach and PE instructor in executive session. Coley will bring 23 years of experience to the position.
Rep. Buckner to Hold Town Hall Meeting
The Talbot County School District is launching a strategic planning process and is seeking input from citizens, staff, parents, students, and civic leaders. “Community feedback will play a vital role in shaping a plan that reflects the priorities and aspirations of the district and its stakeholders,” said Superintendent Jonathan Taylor .
Andy’s Astronomy: Looking Forward to Artemis III
Just as I watched the launch of Artemis II, last Friday I watched the return and splashdown of the Integrity command module. What an emotional rush it had to be for the latest astronauts to orbit the Moon after a 50-year drought. Once again America leads the way and thanks to President Donald Trump for getting us back into space. To an old Star Trek fan, references to the Starship Enterprise were most appropriate as this team of astronauts have truly gone “where no man has gone before”.