the post-war period also saw a new approach to batting on the part of barnes. in order to cover these costs, farmers were charged a fee based on truck size and market location. at the end of the season he signed a new one-year contract. a single shaft house from the champion mine is still in the lower part of town, surrounded by other substantial mine buildings. he said everyone makes mistakes and learns the hard way, but it is important to maintain a positive attitude and have fun throughout life. some are shaped like golf balls, some are shaped like pencils. 