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Rich Hill is a small town in Bates County, Missouri, known as the "Town That Coal Built." Since 2008, this blog has been digging through old newspapers, county histories, family photos, and community memories to piece together the stories of the people, businesses, churches, and events that shaped Rich Hill — from its coal-mining boom years to the present day. Here you'll find everything from town-defining moments (train depot ambushes, natural gas jubilees, the founding of local churches) to the quieter stories of the people who called Rich Hill home — including a few who went on to leave their mark on the wider world. Have an old photo, a family story, or a correction? I'd love to hear from you — reach out at beardonme@gmail.com

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Rich Hill Mining Review June 26,2003



Kenny Thurman Retires
I like this story because Ken now works on the city crew after his retirement.
Ken Thurman was honored Sunday, June 22, by friends and famly in Hume. Thurman will work his last day for the Postal service on Friday, June 27. For last 38 years, Thurman has been a government employee.
His career with the post office started in Harrisonville as a clerk carrier. Thurman then worked at the bulk mail facility in Kansas City for 10 years. The last 18 and a half years have been spent as the Hume postmaster.
Although Thurman will miss seeing people and visiting with friends on a daily basis,he has plans retirement.
I plan on resting, was Thurman's first response. Although he also confessed to having a rather lengthy "honey do" list from Esther, his wife.
Everyone wished the Thurmans their best while enjoying,cake and listening to music by the Band,The County Storm
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