By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate I remember a time when we had doctors that actually knew a person by name. Yes, I said it, a doctor that knew you by name. When my sisters, brother and I were small children our doctor was a man by the name of...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate Sometimes when you get mixed up on what day of the week it is everything is out of whack. You know how you feel when you “lose” a day somewhere then you feel like there are two Wednesdays in the week? I seem to...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate Have you ever wondered about how people get nicknames? I have heard a few doozies in my day, but around Partsons it seems everyone has a nickname of some sort. A few I have heard are: Froggy, Strike, Stumpy, Fuzz, Peanut, Spike, Pork Chop,...
Dear Editor, Several years ago, the Tucker County Historical Society started a new project. Locating and restoring old abandoned cemeteries in Tucker County. We were successful in restoring the Long family cemetery in Holly Meadows, which is owned by the late David E. Long. Mr. Long financed and invested money...
Dear Editor, Both Timberline and Canaan Valley Ski Resorts share a common problem -- one that should be easy to fix. Both areas force customers to stand outdoors in severe winter weather to buy lift tickets. This is worst when there are long lines of people each morning during ski...
This photo is of the Black Fork River Basin which would be where the Blackwater and Dryfork combine. On the left hand side of the river can be seen stacks of lumber from the mill. On the right hand side you can see the railroad tracks which run from Parsons...
Trout caught in Bitterroot River, Montana The west has a certain draw to me where I yearn to get back to the Rocky Mountains year after year. The cool running mountain rivers are thriving with healthy wild trout populations which make the urge even stronger. The low humidity and...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate Some say that a good friend is worth their weight in gold. Well, I can tell you, that is an understatement. If you are lucky enough these days to have a TRUE FRIEND you are lucky indeed. It seems they are a dying breed,...
Carl's Motel This photo is of Carl's Hotel and Restaurant. Carl E. Nestor was the owner and boasted: air conditioning, TV, Beauty Rest Mattresses, for sleeping comfort and Fine Foods. The name of the business has undergone several changes. It may be of interest to the reader to know that...
Whatever happened to the lazy days of summer! With school just around the corner, the Foundation is gearing up for a busy fall season. The 2013 Grant Cycle is officially open. If your organization needs grant support for projects and programs, download the 2013 grant application from our website at...
It’s hard to believe that another hunting season begins the end of next month. Summer is a good time to get out and observe wildlife especially the little ones. It’s also a good time to see what kind of bucks might be running around come fall. I like to wait...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate It is The Dog Days of Summer and my dog is not fairing so well. She got into it with a skunk the other night. Trying to de-skunk a 90 pound Golden Retriever is not an easy task. All the products I have found...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate When God said, “Go forth and multiply”, I don’t think he was talking to the lowly zucchini, but that is exactly what this vegetable does. And it amazes me at how fast it grows. I think if you had the time, you could actually...
It’s been a wet, rainy summer so far in the West Virginia mountains. The forecast for this week is calling for a drying period with the heat and humidity finally making an appearance. On the news the weatherman said that until now we had a 3 week stretch where there...
It’s July in the West Virginia Mountains which brings vibrant orange tiger lilies, blooming rhododendron, and of course fireworks. Usually the heat and humidity is in full force, but so far the weather has been nice. The creeks and rivers have plenty of water in them from the recent rainfalls...
By Dale Pase I went to the Thomas council meeting several nights ago. I told them of my problem, they listened and said that not much could be done about my complaint. I sat and observed the rest of the meeting because I had never seen local government at work....
This photo is a view of Jenningston, WV dated July 26, 1910 and stamped 6 p.m. Jenningston is one of those towns that sprang up around the timber industry and when the timber was gone the town dried up as well. This view shows the homes of the day, two...
Ah, the Good Ole’ Days, where have they gone? The closest we came to the “Social Media” was the party line on the telephone. You could find out just about anything, about anyone, at anytime.{{more}} We didn’t have to pay extra, didn’t have to have a password and didn’t have...
