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By Alvin Engelke
Hurricane Isabel, which made a substantial mark along the outer banks of North Carolina, in Washington, D. C., etc., made for a rainy time in Creston but no significant problems. Todd Rhodes who is now in the North Carolina National Guard was called up for two weeks active duty to clean up the mess.
Four wheeler enthusiasts should keep in mind that the Creston fall ATV poker run is scheduled for October 11. There will be an auction at Creston on October 4.
Tusky Shaw was among those calling on S. R. Lynch.
The national political scene has heated up quite a bit with the Clintons' sock puppet general doing some proxy campaigning to get rid of ex-gov. Dean. It seems that lots of the terrorists have been rounded up by our troops in and around Baghdad and several of them will never, ever bother anyone again. It might be more doubtful if they get the 72 virgins since the 72 Virginians (including some West Virginians) got them first. Talk on the internet would indicate that some of those fine folks are planning "special things" for the infidels in America during their "holy month" Ramadan. One mohammedan graduate of West Point who was working as a "chaplain" at Gitmo has now been charged as a spy.
Susan Myers and Nancy Engelke were checking out some non profits in North Carolina. While there they dined at Mr. & Mrs. Keith Sims world famous barbecue restaurant. The Sims eatery catered a big meal for Creston Oil Corporation, a Grantsville based firm that is one of the major oil and gas producers and employers in Calhoun County.
Some young home schoolers recently observed a monarch chrysalis open and a new Monarch butterfly appeared. Then there are others who say they are bored because there is nothing happening and nothing to do. Those who only look at education as a political ploy and overlook learning may evade the consequences of their actions but our nation may fall because of a lack of educated citizens and at that time the ability to follow professional sports using a tee vee remote will not be very helpful.
The folks down at the Mouth of Elk River allowed the utility companies some big increases for heating this winter. One fellow noted that lots more wood will be burned. Allegheny Power buys some natural gas for 20 cents/MCF so they should do well and help heal some of the big blunders they made elsewhere. Columbia Natural Resources is still paying $3.25/MCF so someone else should do well too.
Terry Pegula's East Resources has been working to upgrade their gas utility operations at Brohard. Some firms use the utility angle to obtain lower taxes on their assets. Such is part of how the folks down at the Mouth of Elk River make West Virginia #1, at least on some lists.
The price of local crude oil fell to $23.75/bbl or a little over 56 cents/gallon. Pennsylvania grade crude is used to make high dollar products, not gasoline which can be made from cheaper, lower grade oil.
There seems to be a bumper crop of hickory nuts, walnuts, hazel nuts and Chinese chestnuts. The bushy tails have looked fat all summer and now there should be plenty to feed them, the deer and wild turkeys through the winter.
Some local residents were among the throng that attended the Ergon cat fish fry up at Ergon's oil terminal above Marietta. In addition to feasting on the tasty fish (and fixins) those there got to meet all sorts of oil men and those in related businesses. One pipe salesman fetched some folks there in a stretch limousine. Carla Gianni had first stated that she caught all the fish but she finally admitted that she had some help.
Earl Hudkins and the bridge crew, with some help from Steve Staats and Dave Powell, removed several of the large trees that had lodged against the pier of the bridge that crosses the Little Kanawha River in Creston. The accumulation of trees, logs and other debris was so large that many were concerned about a big raise taking the bridge out. Steve and Dave also mowed the grass along Creston area highways.
Cattle prices are much higher than usual. Some noted that the closure of the border because of animal diseases elsewhere has pushed up the price. Some on the national political scene, including Albert Gore, Jr., have suggested that America get all its food from third world countries and, at times, governmental policies have tried to force this issue by making it difficult or impossible for local farmers. The recent tobacco "buyouts" are to allow for more imported tobacco as an example of this "wisdom".
Gaynell Pennington didn't realize that there was a stinging worm on her neck so when she strapped in, the insect did its thing. A week later she still has pains and problems from the poison.
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