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...
Editor, Bugs. They’re the latest craze, they say. The greatest thing since Wonderbread, we’re told. Delicious and nutritious! Sustainable. Best of all, they’re eco-friendly, require far less farming land, and possess the carbon footprint of a jigger flea. All this from an obnoxious minority of self-appointed environmentalism minders. Any say...
Letter to the Editor: My name is Chris Davis. I am a proud resident of Tucker County. Over the years I have been able to help with coaching basketball, volunteering on the Parsons Parks and Recreation board, and also currently volunteering as the Tucker County Ambulance Authority Treasurer. As...
Dear Tucker County Citizens, As WV Senate Bill 429 makes its way through the WV State Legislature, I would like to take this opportunity to encourage the residents of Tucker County to contact their WV State Senators, and Delegates to encourage them to vote in favor of this bill. While...
This is a valentine I received in 1972. Many elementary students will remember decorating shoeboxes to receive valentines from classmates. I remember opening the new box of valentines and addressing the envelopes to classmates. As I remember, there was always one valentine designed for the teacher. We would bring in...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate Well two of the three dogs finally got a bath this past weekend. Whew, what a job that was it is like bathing small ponies. Mud puppy didn’t get a bath yet because she takes forever to dry. I will have to get some...
Editor, The U.S. Forest Service is on the brink of making the same mistake they did 50 years ago: clear-cutting the Mon. What they’ve forgotten is in 1973, citizen protests stopped them as we are trying to do now. The U.S.F.S. plans on clear-cutting close to 3463 acres –...
Let’s be clear: suggesting DOH should re-examine Corridor H going north is not the same as saying Corridor H should go north. These are completely different positions. When the ROPA was put forth some 20 years ago, and northern routes were considered, DOH suggested the ROPA was the shortest...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate The groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter, but in this area we haven’t had much bad weather anyway. We were having a bit of a cold snap but it is back up in the mid 40’s and 50’s this week. The news said...
This is a business card for the Billings Brothers operated by E. J. and S. O. Billings of Parsons. They advertise that they manufacture and are dealers of White Pine Shingles. They also offer cut and long hay as well as choice buckwheat flour. Samuel Olin Billings was involved in...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate I am into my fourth week of working with a new chiropractor and I must say it is amazing. The transformation in my pain level is outstanding. My neck muscles are still stiff and weak but he has given me some exercises to do...
Dear Editor, Parsons-area residents shared the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected over 9.3 million shoebox gifts in 2022....
Editor, It was a sad day for all of us in Tucker County when we recently lost our EMS Director and Assistant Director after many years of dedicated service! The unfortunate reasons will remain unspoken at this time. Rather, it is my pleasure to be able to offer...
