By Alvin Engelke
 By Alvin Engelke
alvinengelke@hotmail.com
While Ergon's big catfish fry is scheduled for September 19, BD Oil Gathering's (Butch Deere's) pig roast is scheduled for September 21 at their shop on Mitchell's Lane in Marietta. One can call Sherry or Ida at 1-800-993-9355 to tell them that you and your gang of hungry oilmen and women are on the way to feast on barbecued swine (and likely a few dead birds thrown in for those who can't do pork). While the price of crude elsewhere rose to over $80/bbl elsewhere the local price fell $1/bbl to $73.50.
There were 278 riders at the Creston Community Building ATV poker run and the consensus was that it was the best ride that most had ever taken. There were scenic rocks and turning leaves, mud holes for those who like to play, streams for those who liked to run in the water, lots of deer, turkey, squirrels, ground hogs and such for those who like to see game, new mown hay, pastures with fat cattle and a kaleidoscope of scenery reflecting this part of the state and all it has to offer.
John Barker won the 50/50 while Tracy Nelson of Elizabeth came in first, Little Creek native (and Ohio resident) Brad Stutler placed second and Ken Jarrett who came all the way from Athens Georgia just to participate in an ATV poker run placed third.
The Creston community would like to thank all those who came and rode, those who worked to make it happen and all those merchants and individuals who donated gifts for door prizes, brought food and did other things that were necessary, especially the fellow whose mule was used to set up the route and then go back around to take down the signs. A snag got caught around one of the boots on his chariot and he is now facing an expensive repair job.
The Department of Highways went ahead with their big sale at Buckhannon in spite of protests, etc. The DOH mouthpiece said they were just selling off "some old junk" so they could attend to "core maintenance". They must believe P. T. Barnum and they must think that everyone in the state is the sort of person that the famous circus baron was talking about.
Speaking of those who might be gullible about most anything, the six Loganites who are charged in the kidnap, rape, battery and beating of a woman should be made the poster children of the state's welfare system. Here were six adults, none of whom had to work since they "drew checks". Since they didn't have to worry about food, shelter, money and health insurance they had nothing but idle time on their hands. Perhaps some of the political folk would realize the danger this cancer has on the state and call for review of all those who draw tax payer money for doing nothing. Earlier there had been talk about dog fighting and rooster fighting. While dog fighting has always been considered "low class" [When talking about associating with a girl with less than a pristine reputation one might say, "I wouldn't be caught at the dogfight with her".] rooster fighting has always been somewhat popular and in sections of the state there are thousands and thousands of roosters raised to either fight or perhaps be shipped to Mexico to help with the balance of trade. One rooster grower was known for taking his family's food stamps and buying steak to feed his prize game cocks.
The Wirt County Commission had a new sidewalk constructed at the Burning Springs Community Building so the facility could be handicapped accessible for the next election.
Keith Belt filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. church.
Carl (Junior) Lynch of Mayberry passed away. He was a brother of Ira J. Lynch, Sr. and the grandfather of Jessica Lynch. Just a few days earlier their sister Maudie Reed had passed away.
The postal authorities have given no updates on the status of the Creston post office and no notice has been given to customers even though such is required in case of a closure. It was learned that things in the Creston office have been packed up and now there is talk that the postal people plan to close Brooksville (Big Bend P. O.) as well. Since Mt. Zion mail goes through Creston there may be concern there too. Terrified postal employees are afraid to say anything so as to not offend Michael Bailey the boss in Clarksburg.
Jacques Frost was a social caller in the area Sunday morning in spite of Albert Gore Jr.'s alleged "man made global warming" which is now shown to be nothing but a hoax for political gain and a means to win acting prizes.
It was reported that the former Ross Tucker home and 85 acres has been placed on the market.
Ben Mita who formerly lived in the area was a little upset with the writer of the Creston News column. He noted that he hoped some kind and considerate Mexicans or some other group would come to the area to teach tolerance to at least one who he considered somewhat lacking.
Yung (Norman) Hsu [otherwise known as the Boy Named Sue] continues to make the news. Madame Hillary claimed that even though he gave her $850,000 she didn't know him. One of Hsu's domestic sources of funds was the fellow who organized the rock and drug festival at Woodstock, New York and, for some reason, Sen. Hillary had an earmark put in other legislation for a cool $1 million for a Hippy Museum that the promoter wanted.
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Ferrell were visiting Mary Reno over at Ravenswood. Also, Carl's Uncle Bob was calling on him.
Several of the Loudins spent the weekend at their camp on the Hunter F. Pell place.
A flock of young frying size turkeys have been spending time in C. Glen Arthur's yard. Talk about "risky behaviour". Terry Arthur was calling on Glen one day last week.
David Tenbarge reported that he received a good report after his visit to the VA Hospital in Clarksburg.
The Wirt road crew has been patching Route 5 while the Roane road crew has been hand patching on Tom's Run which had become very rough. Out on the ridge they have been putting rock on the surface treated road.
A contractor has been working on the Annamoriah bridge. The other day the flagman had the sign permanently turned to stop while flagging people through. At the least such creates confusion and, at the worst . . . . But, of course, we are open for business. In anything but an oligarchy that is quite often a kleptocracy, ordinary rules just don't apply very well.
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