Final Approach

Final Approach

Author: Jerome Lill

Publisher: Quarrier Press

Published: 2021-07-27

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9781942294276

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The 1979 pot plane crash-as it's come to be known in Charleston, West Virginia-was one of those "you had to be there" moments. Walter Cronkite opened the nightly news with, "You may not call this pot luck." Locals still refer to the crash to this day. Author Jerome Lill organized the botched smuggling attempt, bought the DC6 cargo plane, flew it to Colombia, and filled it with 26,000 pounds of pot. Everything went fine until the plane went over the edge of the runway at the Charleston airport. The crash and subsequent trial make up only a very small part of this riveting book. Jerome's life in those days was continually awash in international drug smuggling, wild partying, and a lot of profanity (also included in this book). The essence of the story, though, is Jerome's long journey from the darkest corners of alcoholism to recovery, lifted by his faith in God and seemingly unlimited second chances. His accounts of surviving the plane crash and countless other exploits are mind-blowing. As Jerome likes to say about his recovery, "If I can do it, anybody can." There's always a chance for redemption-a timeless message for us all. This is a story you will not be able to forget. Jerome Lill's story is authentic and unforgettable. He is simply an inspiration for us all.


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Download or read book Final Approach written by Jerome Lill and published by Quarrier Press. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1979 pot plane crash-as it's come to be known in Charleston, West Virginia-was one of those "you had to be there" moments. Walter Cronkite opened the nightly news with, "You may not call this pot luck." Locals still refer to the crash to this day. Author Jerome Lill organized the botched smuggling attempt, bought the DC6 cargo plane, flew it to Colombia, and filled it with 26,000 pounds of pot. Everything went fine until the plane went over the edge of the runway at the Charleston airport. The crash and subsequent trial make up only a very small part of this riveting book. Jerome's life in those days was continually awash in international drug smuggling, wild partying, and a lot of profanity (also included in this book). The essence of the story, though, is Jerome's long journey from the darkest corners of alcoholism to recovery, lifted by his faith in God and seemingly unlimited second chances. His accounts of surviving the plane crash and countless other exploits are mind-blowing. As Jerome likes to say about his recovery, "If I can do it, anybody can." There's always a chance for redemption-a timeless message for us all. This is a story you will not be able to forget. Jerome Lill's story is authentic and unforgettable. He is simply an inspiration for us all.


The Goldenseal Book of the West Virginia Mine Wars

The Goldenseal Book of the West Virginia Mine Wars

Author: Ken Sullivan

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book The Goldenseal Book of the West Virginia Mine Wars written by Ken Sullivan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


Acts of the Legislature of West Virginia

Acts of the Legislature of West Virginia

Author: West Virginia

Publisher:

Published: 1865

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Acts of the Legislature of West Virginia written by West Virginia and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


Haunted West Virginia

Haunted West Virginia

Author: Patty A. Wilson

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2007-06-11

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0811740838

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Thrilling stories of supernatural spirits, ghosts, and phantoms in West Virginia.


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Download or read book Haunted West Virginia written by Patty A. Wilson and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2007-06-11 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thrilling stories of supernatural spirits, ghosts, and phantoms in West Virginia.


Tolkien Studies

Tolkien Studies

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13:

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Roadside Geology of West Virginia

Roadside Geology of West Virginia

Author: Joseph G. Lebold

Publisher: Roadside Geology

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780878426836

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Authors Joseph Lebold and Christopher Wilkinson lead you along roads through the Mountain State, past roadcuts exposing contorted rock layers, coral reefs, and ancient red soils.


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Download or read book Roadside Geology of West Virginia written by Joseph G. Lebold and published by Roadside Geology. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authors Joseph Lebold and Christopher Wilkinson lead you along roads through the Mountain State, past roadcuts exposing contorted rock layers, coral reefs, and ancient red soils.


The West Virginia Encyclopedia

The West Virginia Encyclopedia

Author: Ken Sullivan

Publisher: West Virginia Humanities

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 952

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book The West Virginia Encyclopedia written by Ken Sullivan and published by West Virginia Humanities. This book was released on 2006 with total page 952 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


West Virginia Facts and Symbols

West Virginia Facts and Symbols

Author: Kathy Feeney

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9780736822794

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Presents information about the state of West Virginia, its nickname, flag, motto, and emblems.


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Download or read book West Virginia Facts and Symbols written by Kathy Feeney and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about the state of West Virginia, its nickname, flag, motto, and emblems.


West Virginia

West Virginia

Author: Joe Halstead

Publisher:

Published: 2017-01-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781944700041

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When Jamie Paddock learns of his father's suicide, memories of his childhood in West Virginia come roaring back. One of the few people in his town to ever make it out, Jamie's living in New York City now, developing marketing videos for YouTube, struggling to write and partying a lot -- all while suppressing the accent that gives him away. Spurred by an artistic curiosity surrounding his silent and private father, Jamie goes home, staying with his disabled mother and sister in their trailer, conveniently located between two Walmarts. Always poorer than the local coal miners, Jamie's family relies on welfare, but it is the mystery of his father's suicide that will help define Jamie's identity and possibly decide whether he leaves West Virginia for good.


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Download or read book West Virginia written by Joe Halstead and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jamie Paddock learns of his father's suicide, memories of his childhood in West Virginia come roaring back. One of the few people in his town to ever make it out, Jamie's living in New York City now, developing marketing videos for YouTube, struggling to write and partying a lot -- all while suppressing the accent that gives him away. Spurred by an artistic curiosity surrounding his silent and private father, Jamie goes home, staying with his disabled mother and sister in their trailer, conveniently located between two Walmarts. Always poorer than the local coal miners, Jamie's family relies on welfare, but it is the mystery of his father's suicide that will help define Jamie's identity and possibly decide whether he leaves West Virginia for good.


The West Virginia Pepperoni Roll

The West Virginia Pepperoni Roll

Author: Candace Nelson

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781943665747

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The pepperoni roll, a soft bread roll with pepperoni baked in the middle, originated in the coal mining areas of north central West Virginia when Italian immigrants invented a food that could be eaten easily underground. This spicy snack soon found its way out of the mines and into bakeries, bread companies, restaurants, and event venues around the state, often with additional ingredients like cheese, red sauce, or peppers. As the pepperoni roll's reputation moves beyond the borders of West Virginia, this food continues to embody the culinary culture of its home state. It is now found at the center of bake-offs, eating contests, festivals, as a gourmet item on local menus, and even on a bill in the state's legislature. The West Virginia Pepperoni Roll is a comprehensive history of the unofficial state food of West Virginia. With over 100 photographs and countless recipes and recollections, it tells the story of the immigrants, business owners, laborers, and citizens who have developed and devoured this simple yet practical food since its invention.


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Download or read book The West Virginia Pepperoni Roll written by Candace Nelson and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pepperoni roll, a soft bread roll with pepperoni baked in the middle, originated in the coal mining areas of north central West Virginia when Italian immigrants invented a food that could be eaten easily underground. This spicy snack soon found its way out of the mines and into bakeries, bread companies, restaurants, and event venues around the state, often with additional ingredients like cheese, red sauce, or peppers. As the pepperoni roll's reputation moves beyond the borders of West Virginia, this food continues to embody the culinary culture of its home state. It is now found at the center of bake-offs, eating contests, festivals, as a gourmet item on local menus, and even on a bill in the state's legislature. The West Virginia Pepperoni Roll is a comprehensive history of the unofficial state food of West Virginia. With over 100 photographs and countless recipes and recollections, it tells the story of the immigrants, business owners, laborers, and citizens who have developed and devoured this simple yet practical food since its invention.