Editor, A few weeks back I saw a bumper sticker on the way to a beer festival that read, “FOSSIL FUELS ARE SO LAST CENTURY” and had to stifle a laugh. Aside from the riotous irony that the owner of that KIA had to fill up at the pump,...
Editor, It is Now Time to Build Corridor H Greetings. There was a letter to the Editor by Rachelle Davis. Unfortunately, the letter sites a petition signed by over 5,000 people that is based on outdated information, personal opinions, and erroneous information that misleads the public regarding the Revised Original...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate Spring has sprung and I am so happy. The Spring Equinox was March 22 and the time has sprung forward, maybe for the last time. I am seeing more and more trees already starting to bud and I hope we don’t get a late...
This advertisement is lifted from the Tucker County Business Directory of 1909. The booklet was compiled by L. W. Hulings of Davis and the price was $1.50 for the booklet. This is one of the most comprehensive business advertisement booklets I have seen. I have a limited access to the...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate I am trying so hard to socialize Ripley with other dogs and it is just not happening. The only dogs she has been around are her sisters and my brother’s dogs. She is so hyper that it is going to take some work. I...
Spring cleaning is not limited to homes. Mountaineer Garden Club member, Glenda Lipscomb, volunteers Mimi Kibler and Michelle Felton with Master Gardener and Mountaineer Garden Club member Faith Moore, spent two rainy hours on March 7 picking up trash along the rail trail from the nursery bottom to Hambleton. Supplies were obtained...
Editor, Over 5,000 individuals have now signed a Change.org petition advocating for a northern route for Corridor H between Parsons and Davis. Thomas resident and Tucker County native Rachelle Davis initiated the petition titled A Better Route for Corridor H. Davis said that she started the petition to make it...
TuThis is the straight road through Canaan Valley. At the time, it was said to be the longest straight road in the State. This road was kept above an elevation of 3000 feet so the dam (proposed Canaan Valley Dam) would not flood it when constructed. The road is known...
Editor, Disclaimer: this document is not speaking for Davis’ Corridor H Committee. I reiterate my earlier position: DOH should be required to newly consider a Corridor H, northern alignment. Reasons: read on. During a recent town council meeting attended by citizens of both Davis and Thomas, DOH representative...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate Hurray, the robins are back, the daffodils are starting to bloom and I even have some crocus popping their little heads up to look for spring. I can’t say I am sick of winter because in our area we have not had any winter...
This photo was taken at the Bayard Washery on October 28, 1948. The photo shows raw coal arriving at the Bayard Washery. One hopper car is about to be dumped with the car “Shake Out”. I do not have any further information on the process. Ideas, suggestions, comments, or items...
This is an invitation from The Moon Club to attend their first dance on January 25, 1917. The dance will be held at Fox’s Hall in Davis with dancing until 2 o’clock. Music provided by Isle’s Saxophone Orchestra from Keyser, WV. Mr. S. Fox was one of the pioneer merchants...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate I am sure the majority of you out there will remember most of these things that Momma Said: What part of “NO” don’t you understand? I don’t care who started it! Money doesn’t grow on trees Your face will stay like that Your hands...
Short-term Rentals and House Bill 3554 There has been and continues to be much discussion about short-term rentals (STR). Some people like to say how good STRs are for town. I say that is nothing but misstatement, and in some cases, lies. It is all about money. Most short-term rental...
Letter to the Editor House Bill 3554, originating in the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, has been introduced to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, by adding thereto a new section designated as §8-12-5h; all relating to prohibiting a municipality or the governing body of any municipality from...
Editor, New WV Bill Welcomed by Davis Property Rental Rights Group The WV House of Representatives Committee on Economic Development & Tourism introduced a bill limiting the ability of municipalities to regulate short term rental (STR). This bill arrives amidst controversy in Davis regarding its own announced restrictions on property...
This photo is being shared by the generosity of a reader. It is a group of men from World War I. Has anyone seen this photo and/or can anyone identify the people in the picture? It is a very neat picture and a county treasure for sure. Ideas, comments, suggestions,...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate This week I am going to share a small piece that was sent to me by one of my readers. This little ditty was written by her Grandmother and I would like to share it with you. It is titled, A Reading, “The Lazy...
Editor, According to a study by Older Adults Technology Services (OATS), 42% of older adults lack access to the internet, which often translates to less access to information regarding healthcare and community services, social connections and financial management resources. Additionally, a social survey conducted by WVU in 2020 found that...
