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Mr. Hough, you are a liar, a coward, and a thief! You need to review the court record on the matter of 05-F-8 and turn to page 157. And if you fail to act another charge and another federal complaint will be made against you by the end of this business day.

Line 12 HOUGH:      What share do you own in the property?

Line 13 R RAFFERTY:  I believe that’s 1/6th

The title opinion brought forth in the civil action of Cecil Leon Ramsey II vs. Roanna Arbuckle Rafferty – firmly brings forth the fact that she owned 1/72 and that is it!

Also, if you check the court record Rafferty gave TWO completely conflicting reports to the Sheriff who illegally shut down my timber operation and stole four loads.

You will need to arrange for my attorney to interview all the members of the jury in this case and place yourself under arrest for being involved in a conspiracy to commit perjury causing great harm to another person.

I call for the Gilmer County Commission to immediately suspend Gerald B Hough.

Citizens of Gilmer County if this self important Gilmer County Commission does not act then, I recommend that we make moves to have them all replaced at once by any means possible.

By Dan Bingman on 07.30.2010

From the entry: 'Gilmer County Circuit Court Report - 07.23.10'.

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You can be sure that the company doesn’t care at all.

Maybe a one-day (or more) strike will get their attention.

Direct action always gets the goods.

By Julian Runner on 07.29.2010

From the entry: 'Frontier Union Workers Complain About Mandatory Overtime'.

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I am still waiting for an answer Mr Hough

By an expensive title opinion, born from this civil action a perjury in a Gilmer County Court case was revealed and proved by documents and fact.

When that perjury results in a wrongful conviction, and money is paid for that perjury, then a conspiracy can be concluded and misconduct of our Gilmer County Prosecutor is once again evident.

WHERE IS YOUR ANSWER GERALD B HOUGH?

This court case proved your wrongdoing and it proved Rafferty committed a crime.

Are you going to hold her accountable, or do you just protect your false witnesses?

Someone broke the law and made a fool out of you at the same time, but you see in Gilmer County that is how it is - if you are one of them it is cool to break the law - if you are out favor you are going to jail even if you are innocent!!

We want an answer Hough and we want it NOW!

By Dan Bingman on 07.29.2010

From the entry: 'Gilmer County Circuit Court Report - 07.23.10'.

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As of 7/28 all of Weston’s gas stations were $2.85.

When one raises their price, they all go up!

By Rno155 on 07.29.2010

From the entry: 'AAA: WV Gasoline Prices Go Up about 2 Cents'.

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This civil action:

Cecil Leon Ramsey II vs. Roanna Arbuckle Rafferty

PROVES WITH COURT RECORD that false testimony was given in circuit court Also Judge Facemire, convinced the jury that we only owned 1/6 and 1/9 when we PAID TAXES on 3/6 which is a matter of record.

Hough did not do his homework- Facemire promoted false facts.

The judge is supposed to sit there and listen with no bias. But that did not happen!!

Hough did not do his homework and it cost me a few hundred thousand dollars

We want an answer Hough- You are as guilty as Rafferty for paying her to lie on the stand.

Give us an answer! What you did was a crime Hough and the citizens want an answer!

YOUR ARE CAUGHT HOUGH by the OUTCOME of this civil action. PROOF!!

By Dan Bingman on 07.28.2010

From the entry: 'Gilmer County Circuit Court Report - 07.23.10'.

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Don’t know who is sending or taking the pictures of the trashy places in Glenville but you sure are getting some good ones.
A lot more out there though. Would be curious to see who owns that property that is For Sale.
Don’t figure they will come forth though and disclose their identity.
I don’t think if it were me, I would want to let people know that I let something like that get to the place it is now. Wow, I doubt they could give it away the way it looks and where it is located, let alone expect money for it.
Where is their pride? The Glenville Volunteer Fire Dept. could use these kind of places to train new firefighters, and give additional training to our already dedicated Volunteer Firefighters and rid the town and citizens of the rubbish and trash all at the same time.
If the owners do not want to pay to clean up this mess maybe the Fire Dept. would consider doing a controlled burn, they could bill the owners or our Town Council and the money be used for the Firehouse.
If the owner does not pay the Fire Dept. for cleaning the mess, fine or jail them or both. Just a thought.
There are several places on up River Street that they might get also. The yard beside the Church was mowed, yaaaa, improvement but more to be done. Junk cars and porch still piled up, but I guess one step at a time. The Church people will just have to close their eyes when attending Church, and the neighbors and people just driving by close your eyes..
Maybe someday we will get a surprise and it will be done.
The two houses by Jack’s Septic, pathetic. One even has a sign hanging that says chicken dinners $5.00. Did anyone ever find out who owned these houses?
The old Church property beside the auto shop is owned by Doug Cottrill. Where are you on cleaning this mess up? I wonder if they have very many Formal Complaints being filled out.???
Does it mean if there is not very many complaints filled out that nothing will be done? We the people should not have to file complaints. If the Gilmer County Commissioners, law enforcement, Health Dept. City Council, Mayor, done their jobs and opened their eyes they would see what a mess our town and County is in and take care of the problem.
Our county deserves better than this.

By Rno135 on 07.28.2010

From the entry: 'Daily G-Eye : 07.28.10'.

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“In the case of Cecil Leon Ramsey II vs. Roanna Arbuckle Rafferty”

Roanna Rafferty perjured herself in a circuit court case –OVER THIS VERY SAME PROPERTY) in which Judge Facemire presided over. A court case in which I was charged with THREE felony charges and beat all three in court, due to the fact I should have never been charged in the first place. The false arrest cost me hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses (since the matter went all the way to the United States Supreme Court in Washington DC) AND LOSS OF WAGES!! It cost me my new radio show since I was arrested on false charges trying to report to my new cumulus broadcasting work station and KBED 102.9FM afternoon drive show 2-7pm

Roanna lied in court and said she owned 1/6 of the property in question and the jury was convinced of that by Gerald B Hough Gilmer County Prosecutor. It’s all a matter of court record and I have that next to me on my desk.

Actually Roanna Arbuckle Rafferty” had sold that 1/6 to her brother Roger Rafferty when he settled over a civil action accusing him a forging his mother Virginia Rafferty’s will years prior and was in full knowledge she no longer owned it when she appeared in court.

Roanna won the judgment of the 1/6 in the legal action and promptly sold it to Roger for $18,000 cash. My mother was awarded a gas well, but it was never put in our name and Lois Rafferty sold it, even though we owned it legally. That is called a fraudulent conveyance, but yet nothing was done when the criminal complaint was taken to the Sheriff Mickey Metz and the matter was brought to the attention of the prosecuting attorney for Gilmer County.

If during the trial the judge or the prosecutor could have added to 6 they would have discovered that there was a discrepancy in the amount of property everyone testified that they owned, and this matter was included in my recent federal complaint that was reviewed and accepted by an Asst US Attorney.

Actually according to a title opinion that Mr. Ramsey paid for it was determined that Roanna Rafferty only owned 1/72 of the property not 1/6.  There were a total of 3/72 that were overlooked and it was determined my grandfather bought the property years ago and left 1/72 to each of his children, in which Roanna was included.

Ramsey paid a great deal of money for that title opinion and was most likely a cost greater than what the 1/72 was worth.

Rafferty also lied about the $1,000 dollars we sent her that she denied receiving from the sale of timber. We had the receipts and showed them in court and she was immediately caught in a lie, yet nothing was done.

A character in my latest book is based on Cecil Leon Ramsey the second who I feel is someone to look up to in the community, and someone that sets a good example about what living a clean wholesome life in West Virginia is truly all about, mixed with honest business relations, and down home consideration for other citizens.

The cost Mr Ramsey has endured just to prove the facts in the case far exceed the value of the property at dispute in this civil action.

What I want to know is where is the Justice in the Gilmer County Court system?

Judge Facemire knows who Roanna Rafferty is, since I am sure he recalls her testimony from a court case in which he has had to defend himself before the Judicial Investigation Commission for misconduct. I doubt that he has forgotten that, since the judges testimony in the matter is still at issue and was recently mentioned in my federal complaint.

If Rafferty is allowed to receive no punishment for perjury involving the amount of property owned which has been determined by this very civil action, then doesn’t that send a message to the public that it is OK to lie in a Gilmer County Court room regarding information referring to ownership of property? And that there will be absolutely no punishment for that false testimony just as long as Gerald B Hough is the prosecutor ?

The gas well that we received in a civil judgment, was sold by Lois Rafferty, but even though a complaint was filed with Sheriff Metz at 1pm on December the 28th 2007 –no action what –so –ever was taken by Sheriff Metz.

Justice in Gilmer County seems to be determined by who you know, and who you are and not actual facts- I have proved myself to be extremely unpopular since I cost the state 750, 000 or more to fight me in two state courts and three federal courts.

I want an answer and I want MR GERALD B HOUGH to explain to all of Gilmer County WHY, if you are caught in false testimony, that there is no consequence for that crime.

Roanna Rafferty was paid 700 dollars by Hough and Gilmer County to bring forward the false testimony.

I would think the county would want it’s money back and to punish Rafferty for the false testimony and making them look bad. But, that is not how it works up on the hill in Gilmer County.

I want an answer Mr Hough!

Gilmer County demands to know. We want an answer!

By Dan Bingman on 07.28.2010

From the entry: 'Gilmer County Circuit Court Report - 07.23.10'.

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The WV DOH did not allow trees to be planted on that site.  The Glenville State College Environmental Organization did want to restore that site but was unable to.  The WV DOH viewed the trees as a maintenance problem.

By Rno141 on 07.26.2010

From the entry: 'GSC - Verifiable Statistics Are Important to the Institution’s Mission'.

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I had a desire to start my own organization, however I did not have enough amount of money to do this. Thank heaven my colleague recommended to utilize the loans. So I received the financial loan and realized my dream.

By LilianRivers34 on 07.26.2010

From the entry: 'Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito – Week in Review - 07.25.10'.

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Why isn’t the blood coloured RED? I know my late son bled red in Afghanistan when he died to protect our rights to speak freely.

By barrackinsaneobama on 07.26.2010

From the entry: '07.02.10'.

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I agree. It looks to me the commissioners are just passing the buck and making it more difficult for concerned citizens. Or maybe they don’t have the guts to take the position to clean the county. They just want to say to the violators, “if it weren’t because of ‘….’, we would not be here bothering you about this.” What a crock. Or maybe they don’t want to take a position against themselves and their friends who own some of these properties. Or perhaps they are just blind to see and need someone to tell them. Which is it?

By Rno139 on 07.26.2010

From the entry: 'Daily G-Eye : 07.26.10'.

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Just seen in the weekly paper that we the citizens of Gilmer County can fill out a Formal Complaint Form in the County Clerk’s Office for the neglected, fire hazards and unsafe properties in our County that we want to file a complaint against.
WHAT?
This is all thanks to our County Commission meeting where amendments were made to its Unsafe Buildings and Lands Ordinance.
First of all, I do not think that we as citizens should have to file a complaint. It is a given fact, that the town of Glenville, and all surrounding roads out, are open to anyone that travels this area and can be seen by anyone who has their eyes open.
A complaint form should not be necessary if the ones in authority were doing their jobs in the first place.
They would see it and do something about it without our telling them. People does not have or want to take the time to try to find a parking place at the Court House to go to the Clerk’s Office to fill out this form.
If you get a lot of names and complaints does this mean the problem will be solved or just a few, it will be forgotten?
It is nearly impossible to find a place to park because the College students that do not want to walk on the hill park in the Court House lot. Give that student/vehicle a first offense ticket, and on the second offense tow the vehicle and charge for the towing.
If it happens a third time confiscate the vehicle for 30 days. There are ways to remedy this. Second, a person who signs that complaint form with name address and phone number opens the door to danger and possibly harm to them or their family and home.
Am I right when I say that the records with the complaint forms are open to the public in the County Clerk’s Office?  Not a good idea. Having to sign a Formal Complaint Form to get the problem taken care of is STUPID. Officials do your job!!! Anyone agree with this?

By Rno135 on 07.26.2010

From the entry: 'Daily G-Eye : 07.26.10'.

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“Recuiting Purposes” ;]

By JWL on 07.25.2010

From the entry: 'WV's Coach Huggins Breaks Four Ribs'.

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I would have loved to have heard that tape, obviously you did, and that is why she was convicted, because the taped evidence proved beyond a doubt there was “INTENT”

That was what nailed her then.

Without the phone recording, the case would have been weak.

The son should have just told the guy to get out of his pod, and made it known there was a conflict, thus saving his mothers career.

By Rno158 on 07.25.2010

From the entry: 'Former Braxton County Magistrate Sues Jail Authority for Not Following Rules'.

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I believe the original charges involved conspiracy to intimidate a witness. Carolyn also was aware what was in the envelope because you can hear she and her son laughing about thir clever plot on the recording from the jail. Some things really are as simple as they appear

By Louise on 07.24.2010

From the entry: 'Former Braxton County Magistrate Sues Jail Authority for Not Following Rules'.

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I guess what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas.

By Lv on 07.24.2010

From the entry: 'WV's Coach Huggins Breaks Four Ribs'.

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This is really great news and I hope another pay raise would be given since they are worth it.

By Small Business Grants on 07.24.2010

From the entry: '$1,000 Pay Raise for Teachers and $500 for Service Workers Gets Panel's OK'.

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You sound very informed on this topic Louise, and it is great to have this type of a mainstream forum to discuss important issues.
I am confused about one issue in this case, and maybe someone can clear it up for me.
The son that was in jail, actually had a right to view all court documents pertaining to his case. If there was an issue with information given to the police, then, that persons name should have been redacted. It should have stated. Confidential informant number so and so stated such and such.
So, therefore, I am confused as to who really is at fault. If the defendant had a right to the documents, and they were delivered sealed from his attorney, then it should not matter who the person was that delivered the documents.
It was the taped conversation with a known drug dealer (the son) that brought about the warrant, so it is my believe, the charges are incorrect.
If there was a conspiracy to get the son, (the defendant) documents he was entitled to, then where is the crime?
The jail should have never had those two in the same pod and that situation could have been worked out by a five minute conversation with the shift commander.
Someone dropped the ball.

By Rno158 on 07.23.2010

From the entry: 'Former Braxton County Magistrate Sues Jail Authority for Not Following Rules'.

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This is just another chapter In “The Perils Of Carolyn”. With her family’s feeling of entitlement
why on earth should she take responsibility for her actions when she can pass the blame to someone else? Although I find it rather curios that it took her all this time to think of a way to try to dodge her crimes and make a bit of spending cash too.

By Louise on 07.23.2010

From the entry: 'Former Braxton County Magistrate Sues Jail Authority for Not Following Rules'.

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Thanks you for doing this feature…such is long overdue. Truth be told, some of the worst eyesores in town are owned by some pretty so-called important people. If the college really wants to attract students to this town, they need to focus on housing IN town, and not be involved in the building of exclusive places like Rivers View…who even ever sees that? But everyone coming to this town sees the deplorable condition of much of our housing. Also, it would be nice if city officials themselves drove around the community from time to time to assess conditions of everything….that is if they can get by on some of the streets that have tree limbs growing so far out they hit your car.

By george on 07.22.2010

From the entry: 'Daily G-Eye : 07.22.10'.

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Mr Whitehead, I feel that the conduct at Military Funerals (or any funeral) has a lot more to do with conflicting with the mores of society than the constitution.  However, the only recourse to the civilized is through the law.  I understand and for the most part agree with your points but please understand my outrage toward those who have no respect for a grieving family.  A funeral is not the place for Westboro’s members to voice their beliefs and the conduct should not have to be tolerated.  I do not believe it should take a constitutional amendment but perhaps state laws regarding harassment should be revisited.  There has to be a way to end the torment of citizens who have already paid the ultimate price for their country.

By Norma Hurley on 07.21.2010

From the entry: 'Snyder v. Phelps: Will Misguided Patriotism Destroy Free Speech?'.

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I think the owner is Doug Cottrill. I agree it need to be cleaned up or go altogether.

By Rno230 on 07.21.2010

From the entry: 'Daily G-Eye : 07.21.10'.

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I think it is a good idea of publishing pictures of the dilapidated buildings, houses with junk and trash in yards and stacked to the ceiling on porches, high grass, and old junk cars.
It is so disgusting, and embarrassing to know that some people in our county live like this.
The Health Dept. should do something along with the law officials, Mayor and County Commissioners.
This is not only disgusting but a health hazard to the people who live in and around these trashy places.
Can you imagine the rats, bugs, snakes and other critters in those places, not to mention the diseases that can be gotten from such filth?
The sad thing is some children have to endure this type of environment.
Sad that we are allowing this by not stepping up to the plate and complaining until action is taken by our elected officials.
Someone needs to take action and get this problem taken care of ASAP.
If they do not clean the messes up, do one, some, or all of the following: pull their drivers licenses, fine them, put them in jail, publish their names and addresses in paper, take pictures of the junk holes and put them in the media.
Something is better than nothing.
Mayor, County Commissioners, law officials, Health Dept. please do something.
Where are you when you are needed?
Shame on you for not taking control of the situation.

By Rno135 on 07.20.2010

From the entry: 'Daily G-Eye : 07.20.10'.

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I agree with Bobbi Hern.If Mr and Mrs S stop their work in Cedarville there will no more Cedarville Days.We drive along way every year to see old friends and familyand have great time so I hope they will cont’d to keep up the good work.Hang in there Mrs S some people would like to be in your shoes.

By Harlen - Ohio on 07.20.2010

From the entry: 'Why? Cedarville Fireworks Show‏'.

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A donation should be just that, a donation.  I was not asked for a donation, but gave one freely as I and my family have enjoyed the fireworks show for years.  Anyone who has been to the fireworks knows that donations have always been take up, even by some whom I believe are doing the complaining now.

I do not believe any one was asked to leave for not giving a donation.  If that were the case, there would not have been nearly as many there to watch as there was.  I do not know how much was taken in by donations and I am sure many donated freely as well.

The attitude a person perceives coming from others is usually what they give off in the first place.  I wonder if when some were asked for a donation what their attitude was, and if they were rude, maybe that is what they perceived they got back.  Just a thought…..

And My Name Is

Bobbi Hern

By Bobbi Hern on 07.20.2010

From the entry: 'Why? Cedarville Fireworks Show‏'.

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I think everyone is getting off track and ignoring the original question: Should she have forced the people to pay for the fireworks which was not advertised as such?
I think these supporters of Mrs. S should answer it

By WatchDog on 07.20.2010

From the entry: 'Why? Cedarville Fireworks Show‏'.

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There would be no Cedarville Community Assoc. if not for Mrs. S.  It was her vision from the very start.  She mows for hours not for her benefit, but for the upkeep of the community, because some don’t see the need to keep things looking nice themselves.  I don’t know of a harder working person.  I am proud to call her my friend as I hope she is to call me hers.

I believe some need to take a long look in the mirror before casting stones at others.  “People is glass houses…“  GOD knows I am not perfect and I do not claim to be.  None of us are.  I hope and pray that the person who started this will take a long look at their reasons behind this and not keep trying to tear this small community apart.  You have to be a good neighbor to have a good neighbor. I have lived in or near Cedarville my whole life, too.  I guess my memories of who always created problems is different than others.  Just goes to show that no two people see things in the same way. 

Bobbi Hern

By Bobbi Hern on 07.20.2010

From the entry: 'Why? Cedarville Fireworks Show‏'.

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A West Virginian looking at this from a Neutral point of view:
It is a shame for the WV legislature to allow Capito running for two federal offices at the same time.
It is not hard to see the objective of some republicans in this case.
They aren’t sure whether Capito can beat Governor Manchin for Byrd’s unexpired term, so they want to allow her to have her pie and eat it too.
Isn’t this a flawed reasoning?
Running for U.S. House and U.S. Senate at the same time?
Is it because Republican Party accepting the most obvious problem - they have no one else?
Wouldn’t Capito be disallowing another good Republican from running for one of these two offices?
If Capito insists on running for both, wouldn’t she prevent another Republican from winning and serving WV?
I think Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito should only choose one or the other office and cease this absurdity of possibly running for both.
Wouldn’t this be the right thing to do whether the candidate is Democrat or Republican?
The people of WV are tired of these games and want leaders, not self-servers, running for office and now offices.
One office should be more than enough for anyone. Shouldn’t it?
G. Dave Ramezan

By GhDR on 07.20.2010

From the entry: 'WV Special Election for Byrd's Senate Seat Set'.

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I am glad to see that the internet age is still being used to tell lies and slander people who are trying to do good for their communities.I was once told never to believe what you read and only half on what you see.The article about Mr.S is not as it seems.If the person placing the article is so pure and heaven sent why don’t they become more civically involve with their community instead of pick a fight like the cowardly school yard bully of past.And don’t use the excuse of Mrs s because personally I am tried of your excuses.

By Rno225 on 07.19.2010

From the entry: 'Why? Cedarville Fireworks Show‏'.

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JWL,
Yes, it begins with “S” and has three syllables and 4 vowels.  Ask any member of the Cedarville community, past or present, and they will tell you who she is.  She’s the Mayor! and only business ‘woman’ in C-ville. I’m sure every community has one but she really is one of a kind.  No friends, so you can see her any evening finding something to do, ie. mowing grass (especially the properties that are not hers so she can lay claim to and control them)! 
Really sad…..

By rlm on 07.18.2010

From the entry: 'Why? Cedarville Fireworks Show‏'.

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Believe me, every small community has a Mrs. S., (too bad it’s not a Mrs. C., as in “Happy Days”...But there is always some one to stir the pot and they aren’t happy until they have drama! They thrive on it, Ignore them, they are like children ..But, this is like The Wheel of Fortune to the rest of us, can we at least know how many vowels are in her name? Is S. the first or last name?  Sort of interesting…Our community had the same great thing going every year with a different theme, children & their families had a great time for years, it just took one women and then her “Klan” took it from there, and ruint it for the whole community, with lies and rumors. Sometimes we wonder why..But like I said, I do belive, like there is always one in the family , there is always one in a community that can’t stand to have a good time without DRAMA. Ours was and is Mrs. W. (and just 2 vowels).

By JWL on 07.18.2010

From the entry: 'Why? Cedarville Fireworks Show‏'.

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It is good to see one mess cleaned up in the city that being the burned-out house in Brooklyn that should have been done months ago.
The pictures say it was the joint effort of Gilmer County Commission and the City.
Does that mean that maybe they will do the same with the other places that people have complained about recently, such as the house beside the Catholic Church, trashy trailers and houses in Brooklyn and other places as well?
I seriously doubt it. For some unknown reason they and our law officials do not want to bother with this type of thing.
Can anyone explain this to me???
Why do they not want to give citations for this?
Too much trouble maybe?
Or when they do give tickets the offenders are not made to pay their fines, why?
I bet the offenders get a real kick out of knowing they will not be forced to clean up their place or be forced to pay the fines.
This being a College town I would think they would want to show some pride in our community to draw people.
Not very impressive if you ask me. All four roads leading out of Glenville have many eyesores that need cleaned up.
County Commissioners, Mayor and Glenville City Council, law enforcement and the people who trash their places, please do something to correct this matter and clean up our County.
We the people of this county deserve some answers and most of all ACTION on this issue.
When nothing is done by the law, they are just as guilty as the one who does the trashing.

By Rno135 on 07.17.2010

From the entry: 'Daily G-Eye : 07.17.10'.

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Well actually, if you want to get technical—If you check the figures, actual data that is available—about 70% of all people incarcerated in WV jails and prisons are there for non violent or non-violent property related crimes—crimes that can in no way be considered crimes against mankind. Also there are many people that should not be in jail at all because they are innocent—then there are the people that are claiming to be victims of CREATED CRIMES, crimes that were not crimes at all but somebody was arrested and held, even though later, the facts substantiate that no crime occurred.

I like your answer very much!!

Thanks,

Very snappy comment there sport!

I hope some of us have been able to identify another problem, just by reading that comment.

By Rno158 on 07.17.2010

From the entry: 'WV Tries Different Ways to Reduce the Prison Population'.

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Im sorry, but you may not like my answer..

The REAL CURE would be for criminals to stop doing the crimes against mankind, then there would be no reason for prisons, now would there?

By Rno155 on 07.17.2010

From the entry: 'WV Tries Different Ways to Reduce the Prison Population'.

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We have been thought 1+1 = 2. But not in politics:

Do you remember Heather Manchin Bresch situation at WVU?

An expensive investigation that found the Governor’s daughter to have not fulfilled the requirements for her MBA despite her insistence to the contrary.

That whole mess was during the short administration of Manchin’s good friend, ex-WVU President Mike Garrison.

When Garrison was put into office without anything like the qualifications of most university presidents, faculty, alumni, and the press all decried the Democratic partisan politics that put Garrison in this position.

Of course, the worst fears were realized, a little over a year into Garrison’s term, when the Garrison Administration appeared to be helping Governor’s daughter obtain a graduate degree without doing all the work.

Do you remember who was the head of the WVU Board of Governors in that affair?

A man named Steve Goodwin, one of the principals of the famed Goodwin family.

Goodwin did his best to help Garrison retain his position, but nothing could keep Garrison from taking the fall over the worst scandal in modern WVU history.
Now Governor Manchin has rewarded Steve Goodwin for all the many services rendered his family by giving the late Ripley lawyer’s son, Carte, the position of being U.S. Senator for a few months.

Carte’s aunt, Kay Goodwin, is also Manchin’s Secretary of the Arts and Education!

In Politics: 1+1=3

By Rno138 on 07.17.2010

From the entry: 'Manchin Names Interim U.S. Senator'.

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“Carte Goodwin is a brilliant young attorney”

That’s just the problem!! Attorney’s are running the state of WV…

For some reason the governor does not think anyone is a leader ...unless they are a member of the WV Bar!!

We NEED leaders that are NOT attorney’s and have NEVER been an attorney!!

Myself, out of the many I have become acquainted with and gotten to know, there are only a few Lawyers I like—and less than that are honest!!

Attorney’s in West Virginia cover for each other, even when they know that another has done wrong!!

But, if we are going to appoint an attorney why can’t we appoint someone that, really truly will be a representative of the people. Someone who it would go against their very being to be dishonest—and someone we could all trust with our life and that is Jefferson Triplett from Elkins!

If we have to have an attorney for a leader, lets make the proper choice from the start.

By Dan Bingman on 07.16.2010

From the entry: 'Manchin Names Interim U.S. Senator'.

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This is absolutely disgusting what courts have done. It is awful anymore how filthy language has become common in anything you watch. You can hardly sit down and watch anything without bad language and references to sexual enhancements anymore.

By A Grandmother on 07.16.2010

From the entry: '07.16.10'.

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Well, I have to say it’s also 2.85 in Jane Lew and Clarksburg now.  But how is that possible if gas and oil prices are dropping??
I think the State Attorney General really needs to crack down on these stations that price fix!!
Where is the justice??????????
Capitalism and the free market don’t exist when it comes to necessities!!!

By Rno219 on 07.15.2010

From the entry: 'AAA: WV Gasoline Prices Drop 3 Cents'.

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