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"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds."
~~ Samuel Adams ~~
I will not handle treat against Tressa and my children you win. You steers and qu669s will rule Gilmer and the world. This started over two people that contribute none to gilmer except 1 auto aaaaa piece. Ive always Thought we needed men in this world. Two men can not make a family but they want to. Two females cant make a family. I got in trouble for being normal Darren Feit. My girlfriend didn’t leave me. You made the right choice aHHHH You double DDS oh the 3DDDs THIS WILL BE THE LAST I PRINT. I’am not ashamed of my name i worked hard. I got caught so how many trowing daggers didn’t. west14
By Glenn Ashley on 05.21.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
I really don’t believe the Chapman spin but tell me this. If you are homophobic and racist how in the world are you going to be a good sheriff and provide justice for all? A good official doesn’t pick and choose who they serve. They are supposed to represent every last one of us.
By Just asking on 05.21.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
Iam sure in the world today ramseY could beat 30% of our WVA politicians. And no doubt he would try we need him in these Obama times?
By Glenn Ashley on 05.21.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
Web site is a step in the right direction, along with the job duties of each elected official, the salary should have been listed. This is supposed to be public information, seems like they are hiding something. Just try to find out the total amount the sheriff made last year.
By "Born Here" on 05.21.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Commission Launch Website'.
Anthony Aviles I want to congratulate you on a job well done. Setting a State Record for high jump for 2012 is a record to be very proud of. You have made Gilmer County people very proud of you. Your outstanding performances, dedication and determinations to succeed is something that you and your parents are all to be commended for. Good luck to you in your future endeavors. 
By Margaret Collins on 05.21.2012
From the entry: 'Anthony Aviles of Glenville Breaks State High Jump Record Again in 2012'.
Do the students have an way to interact with this computer to find out why it graded the essay a certain way? I thought the object of an essay test was for the students to learn to express themselves and for the teacher to interact with the student to not only grade the essay but explain in detail what would have made it better or why it was well done. I cannot perceive a computer program being able to do this - knowing the hysterical mistakes that spell check and grammar check can make in a composition, I have my doubts any computer is competent to grade an essay!
By Karen Pennebaker on 05.21.2012
From the entry: 'Computers Used to Grade West Virginia Student Essays'.
Teacher, freedom of speech is the issue, not perfect grammar,syntax,and vocabulary. Since when are we to use those criteria as a litmus test for judging the validity of something citizens say? For those who are exceptionally adept at expressing themselves in writing does that mean that they are automatically superior to all others in knowing and practicing right from wrong? Of course not! Some of history’s greatest tyrants were master communicators. The same concept applies to judging the value of what people say by their net worth because some of the wealthiest are outright scoundrels. If we want a turnaround in Gilmer County we must spend more time thinking about right from wrong and what is best for the common good. That means that we can’t fall into traps set by those who want us to spend all our time on analyzing how messengers express themselves instead of what they want to say.
By A. P. Hill on 05.20.2012
From the entry: 'Why a Felon Got on the WV Presidential Primary Ballot: The Untold Story'.
To Mr Ashley,
Please let up with the groaning and help the community figure out a way to keep Whack-a-mole Chapman from being returned as a commissioner. We thought we were rid of him when Ramsey beat him. No. then he goes on to feed at the EDA trough, taken care of by his kind.
Now, if he returns as commissioner, we will get no community reform on our corruption issues. He and Common Sense Kennedy will make all the decisions reguarding the county and keep us in the ditch just that much longer.
Ramsey has been trying to start the cleanup, but if he does not have some help with a like minded person, we are all out of luck..
There is very likely some legal and honest way that Chapman can still be beat. You thinkers out there, start working on it.
By No Name Please on 05.20.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
Glenn, you want us to listen to what you say but it is difficult to do when your sentence structure is so poor, sentences run together and you often use the incorrect word. Just a few examples -
(1) Sorry not supporting either one, - should be Sorry, I am not supporting either one.
(2) If your a true taxpayer - should be you’re
(3) You maybe - should be may be
(4) Your promise is to be right (correct) on the money not rite (rite of passage) or wright or write. You are doing better - we can generally figure out most of what you are saying since you are now attempting to put things in sentences. This was one of your better written articles. Often do not agree with your narrow minded views but you do openly speak your mind and must get some credit for bravery.
By Glenn's Teacher on 05.20.2012
From the entry: 'Why a Felon Got on the WV Presidential Primary Ballot: The Untold Story'.
“The issue today is the same as it has been all throughout history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite.“ Thomas Jefferson
By anonymous on 05.20.2012
From the entry: 'AMERICA: Desperate Times Demand Revolutionary Measures'.
Gilmer Schools Coalition members, this is a very important meeting regarding the future of Gilmer County. I hope you will put it on your calendar.
By Facilitator on 05.19.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting Rescheduled – 06.01.12'.
Ashley you came on here singing the praises of nothing but an elite flunky crew member and what you’re telling is straight from his lips and many have heard it. Are you looking for somebody to sleep with or somebody to try and save what little is left of this county? The only way he’d know is if he was in the bedroom and at this point I’m beginning to wonder. I’ll bet it’s not a man that owes you money cause the courts say you’ll take it out in trade. Cheating on your wife seem to be Ok to most of your kind. What about turning a young girl out to an old lecher cause I hear your kind is Ok with that too.
By Byte Me on 05.19.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
Well i for one stand for what the COUNTRY stood for YEARS AGO. I sure am not in the ELITE CREW. I DON’T agree with any of them i have my own opinion how they should be handled. When i went to high school in this county “FAG OR QUEER BAIT” WAS A JOKE NOW IT’S IN PUBLIC OFFICE, DRUGS WERE A LITTLE POT. NOT SOMETHING THAT WILL KILL ONE OF YOUR BABIES. That’s me .
By Glenn Ashley on 05.19.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
I’ll be 60 this yr and still do not understand how anyone can take gossip and insinuations as fact when they know the accuser has a self serving agenda. If someone accuses you of a bad act to me, unless I know it for a personal fact, you can bet the farm I will come and ask for your side of the story and discuss it with you. Time after time we are led like lambs to the slaughter by people using this tactic.Romans 3:23 tells us all have sinned and fell short of the glory of God. I don’t think he’ll ask our opinion of what someone else did on judgement day. Aren’t we supposed to be known by our works, not our words? Don’t mean to preach but as I watch that same scenario unfold right here it breaks my heart. As I have followed for years I just had to say it one time to stand up for what I believe.
By Norma J Hurley on 05.19.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
In a free society, freedom of speech is one of our basic rights. No matter what one believes, he/she should have the right to say it. No one has the right to intimidate anyone else for what they believe, unless the person has advocated some crime. I respect people who sign their posts, no matter whether I agree with them or not, because they believe in standing up for their ideals. I would hope others would do the same!
By Karen Pennebaker on 05.18.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
Mr. Ashley, I will respond one last time to clarify my position and how I stand.
Just because you do not know my name does not mean I do not or have not contributed to the cause of mankind. I see where the world is today and based on that, the shape of the world will be worse in just a few years. The “elite” are ruling and controling us little pee ons. I am that taxpayer you say you speak of. My spouse and I have both worked hard all our lives to help support our family as have many others. Things did not come easy, we worked for what we got in life. We have never received help from others which includes state aid. You are right, I am a registered Democrat. But let me say….I have always and will continue to vote for the one who will do the best job, not because of the party affilliation. Did I vote for the current President? Absolutely not and I am proud of that fact. Will I vote for him this fall? Absolutely not and I am proud to tell you that also. So just so you also know where I stand on gays. I am proud to tell you I DO NOT BELIEVE it is right, do not believe in same sex marriage and do not think they should have equal rights. Period. But I do believe in Freedom of Speech and thats my story and I’m sticking to it.
By To own or not own? on 05.18.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
The only people who have made a stink about anonymous postings are our very dishonest prosecutor, in fact HE would love to hack the sites to find out who is making all the comments anonymously, and you have wonder why? Think about it.
Arguing the issues should have nothing to do with identity. It almost sounds like Mr. Glen has joined the ranks of those “CONTROL” freaks like the elite and Mr. Hough who brought a law action against a reporter filing a legal FOIA for info the Gilmer County Commission got CAUGHT intentionally trying to dodge, so they would not have to come clean with there sneaky sneaky underhanded actions, that turned out to be a situation where the clerk and some unsavory lawyer in Glenville were found to be deep deep in unsavory actions.
Give it a break ASHLEY you are like a cat chasing it’s tale and it so very annoying.
By Concerned Citizens on 05.18.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
Mr. Ashley:
To answer some of your questions you have posted about anonymous comments.
1) YES I am a true taxpayer. I own property and more than 1 vehicle. As to why not sign my name. I’m smarter than that. You don’t have to have know who I am for me to make a point.
2) As far as the ones who complain probably are not voters anyway. Oh yes, I vote. I have not missed a election, county or national to voice my choice since I started voting at the age of 21. I’ve seen a few by the way. I do agree with one thing, if a individual does not excerise their rights to vote, they have no reason to complain about the results.
3) I respect all people until they prove to me they do not deserve respect because of the criminal or corrupt things they do to others. Then, my respect is GONE for those individuals. I don’t even know you other than thru your comments so I’m sure not one who owes you or anyone else in the county money.
4) And in response to your PS!! P(please)s(see) my PS, I and all the others who do not post our names because of fear and retaliation, not only for our self but for our families, neighbors and homes, business and I’m sure you get the picture. We do have many unsolved crimes in our area as you well know, and I do not want to add anymore because of what I have written on GFP. You stated you have already been warned three times about what you write, how many does it take? No….. they can’t eat you but THEY sure can destroy all you have including your family. It is not the thing of being gutless, it is the thing of being smarter than that. Putting your name on your comments does not show guts, it is a lack of common sense, which endangers not only you but your family. Mr. Ashley you can still have that FREEDOM OF SPEECH but anonymously. This is my choice, please respect that as I respect yours. It is simply a preference we each have and that is the American Way and I sincerely thank the Gilmer Free Press for giving me the chance to say what I feel or think but still be anonymous. We can not do that in the weekly paper as they want only positive things to be printed. True reporters print the good, bad and the ugly. Not alot of positive going on in the “Ville” anymore. Again, thanks GFP.
By Anonymous again on 05.18.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
Coopers Rock State Forest is a beautiful place of picnic. It is also good for camping. I visited this forest with my friends last year. Although it’s a bit scary at night time but you can camp there without any fear.
By Camps And Conference Centers Dallas on 05.18.2012
From the entry: 'An Eco-Idea Yields "A Sleeping Giant" Art Sculpture at Coopers Rock State Forest'.
This link (http://bit.ly/JXQiqG) provides a lot of education on WV Critical Access Hospitals such as Minnie Hamilton- their origin and funding sources. Unfortunately, even our health care is predicated on the income gap and those much hated “entitlement” programs. I am unsure as to why pay back of past reimbursements would be required and intend to research but suggest we all need to take the time, look at the maps and documentation provided and understand how the critical needs for all of us have been met over the years.
By Norma Hurley on 05.18.2012
From the entry: 'WV's Smallest Hospitals Like Those in Our Area Cannot Afford to Have Medicaid Reimbursement Pulled'.
I just feel you should contribute to the cause. You see where the world is today. When i speak of property owner i am meaning people that work hard and pay taxes struggle to feed their families. I am not talking about the people that are rich and cheat the system. Well your on track your most
likely a democrat. That’s alright this country will look like a gay PLANET OF THE APES in few years. THANKS lol
By Glenn Ashley on 05.18.2012
From the entry: 'Why a Felon Got on the WV Presidential Primary Ballot: The Untold Story'.
The message should be much more important than the messenger but still people just don’t read or take the responsibility of independent thinking. It seems more important to know who said it, to be on the “right” side. I don’t like bullies. I don’t care for people telling others what they should and should not say or how to say it. That’s my right, my opinion. Don’t have any problem signing my name to this but for now I’ll just use…
By Anonymous on 05.18.2012
From the entry: 'Why a Felon Got on the WV Presidential Primary Ballot: The Untold Story'.
Sorry not supporting either one, if your a true tax payer you would most likely signed your name. The facts are the facts you may not like it. I have found out most people that b**ch don’t vote. Or will not respect the people who do. Or you might not like me. You maybe one of the people that owes money to me or another local business in Gilmer CO. You did not think i KNEW who you were, the next time you decide to make a typographical error i Will print your name. And i will promise when i do it will be rite on the money.
PS THESE PEOPLE THAT COMMENT AND DON’T SIGN THEIR NAME SHOULD BE be ashamed. Gut-Less wonders if you have something to say and don’t have the nuts to back it up well you must be a very very large out house.
I am proud of my thoughts.
By Glenn Ashley on 05.17.2012
From the entry: 'Why a Felon Got on the WV Presidential Primary Ballot: The Untold Story'.
Glen,
only selective law enforcement can take away rights of the people in keeping with WV Code and the US Constitution. I live in hope that no one running for Sheriff, Magistrate or Prosecutor will effect that type of an agenda.
By Norma on 05.17.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
Mr. Ashley I think your thinking on some things is pretty petty. The comment of not owning property and being a commissioner, or wanting to be a commissioner and not owning property. So what??
How would owning property change anything?
Does owning property make you honest?
Does owning property make you have more concern for your fellow man?
Does owning property make you get the priorities of the county in order?
Does owning property make you better than a non-property owner?
Does owning property help you make better decisions as to what is best for the county as a whole?
Does owning property mean you are richer than those who don’t?
Mr. Ashley there are several people in this county who have a whole lot of property, a whole lot of money, alot of top dog higher up-friends, a whole lot of influence with each other, a whole lot of the attitude it’s all for
me or nothing, a whole lot of control and we all see where Gilmer County is and the condition it is in. They lack a whole lot of common sense, compassion for their fellow man, caring for someone else other than the
chosen few and they are ruining and running Gilmer County. So you see the idea of being a property owner means nothing and does not mean it would better this county. The above mentioned in this paragraph, they are the ones we need to worry about.
By To Own or not own? on 05.17.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
Norma the code of state and county is for the ELITE people like the chicken backstabbers that this county has put up with for years. Every sheriff that runs for office will tell you I WILL CLEAN THE DRUGS UP IN THIS COUNTY. Well they don’t because of losing or getting elected and some body set them up. I have been warned already 3 times about what i have written. I DON’T get to excited they can’t eat me LOL. I am GOING to run for sheriff, BUT I WONT BE VERY POPULAR IN 6 TO 8 MONTHS BECAUSE THE DRUGS WILL BE STOPPED IN TOWN AND THE SCHOOLS WILL STOP. Or i will die trying this will clean our court house schools AND remove 70% of the ELITE. I have listened for 20 years.
PS I KNOW WHERE TO START.
By Glenn Ashley on 05.17.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
yes Larry, sorry I mean Glen, may as well give the county away, give the schools away and sell our land because that’s the big picture. We might as well not fight any battle we can’t win. Might as well let strangers handle all our business except private business. Heard it all. Why complain now about things that didn’t seem to matter? Day late and a dollar short don’t ya think?
By What We Have Done on 05.17.2012
From the entry: 'Why a Felon Got on the WV Presidential Primary Ballot: The Untold Story'.
Do we need another commissioner in this county that does not own property here. They pay property tax on ONE vehicle one has been paid by our tax dollars for years the other ONE pays taxes on ONE vehicle. If that is what this county wants it doesn’t surprise me. I am not taking up for Chapman either. Just i think people should at least own property here pay tax on it if there going to manage our money. These TWO don’t UNLESS Mrs JAMES give APIECE a way. We might as well just hire a out of county firm to manage the county it might be cheaper and we don’t have to pay benefits
By Glenn Ashley on 05.17.2012
From the entry: 'Why a Felon Got on the WV Presidential Primary Ballot: The Untold Story'.
GA,
Your commission candidate and the assessor have said that the Feit tax situation is legal each and every time the question was brought up over past several years. Why is it a problem now? If I thought somebody was getting an illegal personal property tax break I’d be calling the courthouse and the tax dept in Charleston instead of making the same old accusations with no foundation in the law to support a political agenda.
By DA on 05.17.2012
From the entry: 'Why a Felon Got on the WV Presidential Primary Ballot: The Untold Story'.
I am not voting for him till you go across that creek and he pays taxes on all the cement mixers and cranes, equipment and other stuff that he owns. Some people pay their taxes in this county. You don’t believe it? go look. Then wait till you hear why. You try it see if you can get by with it. Another leach
By Glenn Ashley on 05.17.2012
From the entry: 'Why a Felon Got on the WV Presidential Primary Ballot: The Untold Story'.
To anonymous again:
We still do have a choice for county commissioner. Darren Feit is running on the Republican ticket. Darren is very good at researching things and I think he would be a good commissioner. He actually might did too deep sometimes.
Larry is not the only choice. Keep that in mind.
By Rose on 05.16.2012
From the entry: 'Why a Felon Got on the WV Presidential Primary Ballot: The Untold Story'.
Glen,
I feel that if we all became fans of simple honesty and transparency we would be a whole lot better off today. Too bad you could not attend Coalition meetings prior to the take over. I’m sure you would have made a positive contribution.
Nothing is final but the future blueprint for school consolidation is set if not changed before the next round of SBA funding. Right now, several of us are waiting for Mr. Heinlein’s answer to our questions as promised. Mine specifically addressed regulations concerning Troy and Sand Fork student transfer requests as the Super had told media the answer was an automatic no.I would like to see that in the Code.
By Norma on 05.16.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
Somebody on here is a Ramsey fan. He always tells how great he is. His buddy and him need to darn them tights and cape get out there and help on are school problem this could be a colorful duo. ENOUGH FOR THE HUMOR THERE HAS TO BE A AWAY, WE PAY THE TAXES AND WE HAVE NO SAY, I SERVED MY COUNTRY SO DID OTHERS, SO WE WOULD HAVE SAY OVER THIS COMMUNIST SH*T. THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING WE CAN DO. I WOULD HELP IF I THOUGHT I KNEW WHAT I NEED TO DO. THE BOARD GOT PAID TO BICKER AMONG THEM SELF AND DID NOT AGREE ON NOTHING FOR YEARS. WHY DO WE HAVE A PAID BOE THAT HAS NO SAY IN OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM. THEN SOME OF THE ELITE SEEN THERE CHANCE. WE HAVE GIVE LEWIS EVERY THING. YOU KNOW A MAN PLUM AGAINST SOMETHING AND CHANGE HIS STRIPES TO GET ELECTED WOULD VOTE FOR OBAMA THIS ELECTION. MY STRIPES DON’T CHANGE FOR NOBODY AND I DON’T CARE IF THEY LIKE ME OR NOT.
By Glenn Ashley on 05.16.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
The really embarassing thing about the WV primary elections is that the voter has NO chance to voice his/her choice other than to vote for someone on the ballot. We need to have write in capability in the primary election. Someone once told me we didn’t have that choice because “the wrong people” might get elected. Well, the “wrong people” get elected quite often because there isn’t anyone else to vote for! And who is qualified to decide who the “wrong people” are!!
By Karen Pennebaker on 05.16.2012
From the entry: 'Why a Felon Got on the WV Presidential Primary Ballot: The Untold Story'.
I read the article of WHY this morning written by Patrick Morrisey. Sounds like he is a very intelligent man that is a candidate for Republican Attorney General and I will be giving him a Democrat vote. If the ones we
now have in office won’t/can’t/don’t do what is best for WV get them out.
If SOS or the Attorney General had pursued the matter instead of declaring they couldn’t do anything about it, a local candidate running to fill a vacancy for Magistrate that lied about having a creditable GED and/or High School Diploma would not have been on the ballot and made a laughing stock out of Gilmer county once again. Some say, look for the positive things happening in Gilmer County. My positive is we kept Magistrate Carol Wolfe in office for another term and kept the now sheriff out of filling one of those empty magistrate seats. What a shame we don’t have a honest Prosecuting Attorney in Gilmer Co. What a shame people were not smart enough to keep out a former commissioner. Look out Gilmer…...he’s back.
By ANONYMOUS Again on 05.16.2012
From the entry: 'Why a Felon Got on the WV Presidential Primary Ballot: The Untold Story'.
So does that mean anyone who owns 20 acres of land in the Linn area can get $335.000 for it??
Were any property comps ever done to come up with that price or did the owners name their price and the state agreed?
Just wondering~
By annon on 05.16.2012
From the entry: 'Advocate for Smaller Schools Says West Virginia Needs a New Educational Philosophy'.
Thank you, that’s very interesting information. I need to share with my friends.
By justin bartholomew on 05.16.2012
From the entry: 'G-Comm™: Bracing for Demographic Winter: The "Overpopulation Crisis"'.
I would imagine that the Attorney General offers legal opinions to the secretary of state when asked to do so. Mr. McGraw was elected attorney general, not secretary of state. If the lack of specificity in the election code has been of such concern to you, why have you not discussed the matter with your state representatives? Perhaps you spend too much time inside the beltway of Washington, DC representing large corporations. Or are you merely on a witch hunt while trying to feather your own nest. Don’t blame Darrell McGraw for all that is wrong with the world.
By Rodney Marsh - Beckley on 05.16.2012
From the entry: 'Why a Felon Got on the WV Presidential Primary Ballot: The Untold Story'.
The Gilmer County service is great! There Medical Communication Division has something trouble though the director on the department called meeting for solve the problem.ecommerce software
By Novac on 05.16.2012
From the entry: 'WV Emergency Communication Trunk and Broadband Project'.
We now have three reports about the WV Department of Education.
All three agree that their are major structural, educational, and financial issues within.
Governor Tomblin and the Legislature are aware of these major problems.
How can we conclude then, with any confidence, they have a clue as what they are doing with this two county school experiment ?
By anonymous on 05.15.2012
From the entry: 'Advocate for Smaller Schools Says West Virginia Needs a New Educational Philosophy'.
Read the WV Dept of Agriculture,s Market Bulletin…..this months issue.
Retiring Gus Douglas talks about pink slime and how good it is.
Hey Gus! Do you and your family eat that chit ? ?
By I Won't! on 05.15.2012
From the entry: 'Analysis: Beleaguered Beef Purveyors Carve Out "Pink Slime" Stain'.
I have read todays Clarksburg paper, front page “Officials set to begin planning new inter-county elementary.
1> The state’s first inter-county school funded by the state School Building Authority (SBA) through a grant just shy of 10 million.
2> Official site is exactly on the Lewis-Gilmer County line near Linn. Q… So who was the lucky owner/seller? Or is it a secret too?
3> Blankenship COULD NOT COMMENT on how much the 20 ares of land cost the two county school systems but said it was evenly divided.
Q… Wasn’t it for $335,000 Mr Blankenship? $167,500.00 each?
4> Blankenship is pleased it is in both Gilmer and Lewis Counties and hoping the county line splits the building too, so we can say it’s actually in both counties.
Q… So Lewis will have control of the decisions and operation right? We pay, they control?
5> Blankenship says that HE, Dr. Joe Mace Lewis Co. Super. and others within the school system will be visiting other new facilities to get ides for the school.
Q…Why would they have to visit other facilities? Maybe they could/should ask the taxpayers what they think since it is us footing the bill.
6> Things going to happen fast when school is out Blankenship said.
Q… You mean fast as in fast like the state takeover?
7> However, when this was all funded, one project was left out of the mix. The plans to build and consolidate Glenville Elementary, Sand Fork and Normantown. But Blankenship says it will be sumitted again next year. Blankenship said then we will have all in Pre-K through 6th grades in all new facilities. That is our ultimate goal he said. So Gilmer County next year it will be approved, the site on top by the old Auction barn site will be the next property purchased. The price may be a little higher then because they know they can. The article says it would not have been politically correct to fund the same county for two projects.
Q… POLITICALLY CORRECT REALLY?
Congratulations to all the “elites” from this “ONCE” PROUD GILMER COUNTY CITIZEN for buying your way once again to stardom. I am not proud of any of you. Money, greed, politics, control and stupidity is a combination I am glad I do not have. My deepest sympathy to you all. My question why did you do this to the people of Gilmer County who have worked hard all their life, took pride in their county, their schools, their neighbors, their friends and you do this to us all. We deserve better than this, and our kids going to school here deserve better.
By Ashamed of you all on 05.15.2012
From the entry: 'Advocate for Smaller Schools Says West Virginia Needs a New Educational Philosophy'.
How many read today’s Clarksburg paper to learn about the Gilmer/Lewis K-12 school site? Why has Mr.Blankenship failed to inform citizens about the development including how much was paid for the land and who owned it? the State is treating us similar to a country under marshal law. We have no local say, there is a news block in the County by the State, and we aren’t told about the plan to bus Sand Fork children to the joint county school. It is a sad state of affairs in a nation founded on democratic principles. Our state and higher level politicians have abandoned Gilmer County.
By Ed Barnes on 05.15.2012
From the entry: 'Advocate for Smaller Schools Says West Virginia Needs a New Educational Philosophy'.
This posting exemplifies why we must take a careful look at what must be done in Gilmer County to establish an excellent school system. The one size fits all concept involving a consolidated K-12 school has not been proven to be valid for the County. What can we do to get an independent, professional school system planing group to do a study for us? If the answer of qualified professionals is consolidation, we could live with that if there is full transparency and involvement of citizens in the decision-making.
By Rance Maple on 05.15.2012
From the entry: 'Advocate for Smaller Schools Says West Virginia Needs a New Educational Philosophy'.
Kennedy and Chapman had already decided the Visions meeting would be cancelled because they do not want to bring back the 911 center. They tell people one thing but we all know what they do and what they say they will do is TWO DIFFERENT THINGS. The decision was made when Mr. Ramsey was not at the meeting because they knew he would not agree to cancelling if he was there. It was done behind his back and he was not aware what they were doing. Sound familiar? Well Gilmer county citizens this is the way it will be because you who voted for Chapman to serve as one of your commissioners made the wrong choice. So now you will have two commissioners instead of three because Mr. Ramsey will not have a vote. We all lose because it will be what is good and profitable for the elite not what is good for the county. The other two will out rule him every time. Gilmer County you messed up big time. The “elites” will continue to rule this county because both K and C are bought and paid for. Welcome to crooked county. Hopefully we will get lucky and a Independent will run in the Nov. election and beat Chapman, as this is our only hope Gilmer County.
By Here we go again on 05.14.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
Kennedy didn’t feel like it and canceled the meeting while Ramsey was out of town. He did not contact him at all to check with him. I recon he canceled the meeting because he did not want anyone asking him about his position on the school system and start blasting them like he did Ramezan when he asked. By the way since Democrat is taking up for Kennedy now for approving their outrages charges (near $19000 for printing sample ballots) mentioned why the meeting was cancelled and the truth behind it?
By Just Curious on 05.14.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
There are many benefits to breast feeding. Mother and child form a tight bond when they spend that close time together. It is sad to see a little baby with a bottle propped up to its mouth. I loved nursing my children. I would kiss their little hands and they would reach up and play with my hair. I lost my baby weight really fast and my kids are both healthy and happy to this day. Some women are “too embarrassed.“ I always wonder when I hear a women say that how many nasty pics she has on facebook, but she is too embarrassed to give the best nourishment possible to her child. There are many resources for breastfeeding moms, the best local place to get info is the WIC office. Consider it if you are a mom-to-be.
By Rose on 05.14.2012
From the entry: 'Time Cover Masks Problem: Too Few Kids Breast-Fed'.
I have gone to all my sons track meets .You mention the name Natalie Tennant She has a niece that participates in track. She has showed at some events. This is how i figured who the family members are. I have listened to several of there conversations at shot putt and discus. I had no choice they like to be seen heard. There was tent set up at the discus field. There were 2or 3 spectators under it they had to be moved for her family’s team they do not share well with others. After HEARING a few words we heard said. No one in Gilmer County should ever be embarrassed of our kind. Maybe she just did not want to share the information about the presidential candidate in prison. When we take our tent to events i am not going to act so ig*#*rant i will just share my tent with any body that needs to get out of the sun or rain. Most of us in Gilmer County set ours up at games and do it to share with are neighbors, friends and anybody that needs it.
By Glenn Ashley on 05.14.2012
From the entry: 'Could've, Should've, Would've Doesn't Work'.
Sooo…. Who will be leading the meeting?
Will they actually be truthfull with the elites’ vision for Gilmer?
You all know that no one elses vision counts.
School takeover is prime example.
Those with the superior knowledge, power, understanding and political connections will always rule in the ‘Land of Gil’.
By NothingChangesHere on 05.14.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Vision Meeting - May 18, 2012 - Canceled'.
We need more economic development with the loss of our two, likely three schools.
The Gilmer business climate is still headed towards an ice age.
Nothing will change it until all the “old ideas” die off. Maybe not then even.
By anonymous on 05.14.2012
From the entry: 'Glenville: City-Wide Yard Sale to Be Held 1st Weekend of June 2012'.
Use of the phrase “common sense” got Kennedy elected.
Will it work for Joe?
By anonymous one on 05.14.2012
From the entry: 'Manchin Launches 4th ‘Commonsense Connections’ Week'.
Wow! I didn’t know we had so many people dedicated to protecting our homes and communities. Thank you!
By Anita Toth Simpson on 05.13.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Volunteer Fire Department: Thank You'.
Wonderful programs! PRAISE GOD FOR THIS BLESSING!
By Deana J. Burke on 05.12.2012
From the entry: 'Mountaineer Food Bank receives $75,000 donation from 2011 One Shot Deer Hunt Event'.
To Karen Pennebaker,
You are sooooo correct.
Tennent has been full of crap from day one.
She is acting like she is the only one understand the constitution.
The Felon knew which state has an idiot for secretary of state and chose it to register.
Is she saying ALL THE OTHER STATES violated the constitution?
Because of her action once again W. Va. Has made an a** out of herself standing up like a sore thumb and it is nobody else’s fault but ours.
By what a joke on 05.12.2012
From the entry: 'Could've, Should've, Would've Doesn't Work'.
We need to be able to write in candidates in the primary election. That way, no matter who files, we would have a real choice. The idea that you can only vote for people who paid $2500 to be put on the ballot is as bad as having felons run for office, isn’t it?
In order for a November election to be fair, the voters need to be able to choose candidates in the primary election. If no one files, the voters should still be able to make suggestions!
This isn’t Natalie Tennant’s problem: it is OUR problem!
By Karen Pennebaker on 05.12.2012
From the entry: 'Could've, Should've, Would've Doesn't Work'.
Praise the Lord. This is a true blessing for our area..
By Lisa K Smarr on 05.12.2012
From the entry: 'Mountaineer Food Bank receives $75,000 donation from 2011 One Shot Deer Hunt Event'.
If there was transparency and people knew about that suit last fall there would have been no problem.
By Keep It To Yourself on 05.12.2012
From the entry: 'Could've, Should've, Would've Doesn't Work'.
Oh, VERY good! Nice program and nice to see the steadily growing funds. Good to see people giving back and sharing.
By Hunter Proud on 05.12.2012
From the entry: 'Mountaineer Food Bank receives $75,000 donation from 2011 One Shot Deer Hunt Event'.
I love meatloaf. Have you ever baked this meatloaf in the oven. I don’t have a slow cooker but would like to try to make this meatloaf. Thanks for the recipe.
By Liz on 05.11.2012
From the entry: 'Bon Appétit: Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meat Loaf'.
For Sheriff metz, McDonalds is hiring, I think the Dollar Store. with your credentials now if you got them you can be qualified for something. Maybe Foodland where your wife used to work. People of the county we need to find him a job.
By the nutcracker on 05.11.2012
From the entry: 'Is Manchin a 'True Democrat'?'.
I am glad for Mickey if he got a GED.
Even more glad, if he has managed to get two.
They will look good on his resume’ when he goes job hunting.
By anonymous for a reason on 05.10.2012
From the entry: 'Is Manchin a 'True Democrat'?'.
Rose,
I agree with you with one exception:
The whole country (America) has been a joke in the eyes of the world since 2000.
Something happened then and has not changed since.
We the American need to stop listening to all the news about terrorist treats issued by the government.
They have used this issue since year 2000 to take advantage of patriotic Americans for sympathy.
We the people have the power to change it if we have the will.
In reality America creates more terrorist acts around the world on daily basis than one can imagine.
Imagine what would happen if one of these countries get close to U.S., a big deal!! Right? But it is OK for U.S. to be around all the other countries against their will.
Our government needs to pay more attention to America and Americans than the rest of the world.
By Violet on 05.10.2012
From the entry: 'OddlyEnough™: Texas Prisoner Met Requirements to Be on Democrat Primary Election Ballot'.
The President of Democratic Executive Committee (S. P.) needs to be stripped of all command decisions and influence and should take full responsibility for allowing Metz to run for election after falsifying the documents needed to by the Secretary of State. Tennant is a complete idiot that should not even be holding office. Her experience as a baby sitter for I** M***IS, I am sure would have gotten her plenty of jobs.
What the democratic executive committee pulled off KNOWINGLY by allowing Metz to run is a criminal matter, and should be handled as a criminal matter. No more excuses, and the fact that Metz was taking the GED test just in the last couple weeks speaks volumes about the guilt factor that includes top Glenville names.
ALL SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE - METZ HAS COVERED UP LAND FRAUD AND OTHER CRIMES as the SHERIFF of GILMER COUNTY and it’s why people call us CROOKED COUNTY.
METZ is the one that is CROOKED!
By Concerned Citizens on 05.10.2012
From the entry: 'Primary Election 2012: Area's National and State Results'.
I’ll tell you…I’ll feed my own kids. When I decided to have children, I made the commitment to care for them. I don’t want to depend on the government for everything. If you think about it, Obama’s is a crook too. But he has done worse things than make threats.
And he has made the whole country a joke in the eyes of the world. I would’ve voted for your dog before I would vote for Obama!
By Rose on 05.10.2012
From the entry: 'OddlyEnough™: Texas Prisoner Met Requirements to Be on Democrat Primary Election Ballot'.
I am a die heart democrat and very disappointed with the position our democratic executive committee keeps taking. They are never for the best candidates. Instead for those they can control.
Their agenda is the same old crap over and over. If they have not learned by now from the loss of Metz with all his lies and accusation, we need to teach them a lesson. Switch party or in general election vote for republicans or independents. We need to change the system and have a good chance of it in November. 
By Die heart Democrat on 05.10.2012
From the entry: 'Primary Election 2012: Area's National and State Results'.
To make fun of us shows your ignorance not ours.We didnt put him in there to start with. And to talk so bad about us and our county shows coward-us on your part.You can say a lot when you don’t have the guts to sign your name. You’re most likely excited you can get married now.You going to sign your license or remain anonymous. Obama supports you and you support him.We got some closet boys around here to even one or two in office.But we didn’t know the truth about them until they voted in.You people put pheromones off to each other that’s how you no one another.We in Gilmer County just don’t smell your crap .And don’t have to take it. And you might want to remain anonymous. The river may start clogging up.
By Glenn Ashley on 05.10.2012
From the entry: 'Primary Election 2012: Area's National and State Results'.
Local politics, Metz got his *ss handed to him. What a web we weave when we practice to deceive,good luck in your endeavors,,,
By Feeling Sorry on 05.10.2012
From the entry: 'Primary Election 2012: Area's National and State Results'.
thank you for the info, it will be usefull for my pet.
By asal on 05.10.2012
From the entry: 'Recalls - 05.07.12'.
To JR Smith,
Bravo again to you.
We are dealing with bunch of hypocrites here. The one who had their head stuck in the sand and observed everything with their A** in the air during Bush/Cheney era. The ones who have nothing to do but watch FOX NEWS all the time and their rhetoric . The ones who are racist and blindly blame everything on Obama. The ones who claim pro-life but do not stop at finding ways to create unjustified wars to kill people. Their man took over the country with the highest surplus ever and left it in disaster with the highest deficit. I guess that is what conservative means. Someone once said “Rome took a long time to build but it was destroyed overnight”. Isn’t it the case here? U.S.A. destroyed in 8 years and they expect it fixed in 3? Especially when they are not helping to rebuild it and pull the opposite direction?
It is thundering right now and I bet they are blaming Obama!!
By They want to be blind on 05.09.2012
From the entry: 'Primary Election 2012: Area's National and State Results'.
How is the 690 winning votes for KEITH JUDD/D federal inmate any different than the 1150 votes for Gerry Hough who is GUILTY of actually PAYING state witnesses to lie on the stand. Hough’s guilt was proven by court documents and the WV State Police said he was protected by a three year statute of limitation. Now, Ohio police said that three year statute was for a misdemeanor, and that Hough is actually guilty of a FELONY crime of subornation of perjury.
I propose that we pursue criminal charges against those public officials that continue to cover up crimes, like Hough, and Metz who used a FAKE DIPLOMA to qualify for an election METZ WAS NOT QUALIFIED LEGALLY TO RUN IN. Criminal charges should be pursued against President and all members of the democratic executive committee who knowingly allowed this wrongdoing.
By Council of Concerned Citizens on 05.09.2012
From the entry: 'Gilmer County Election Results: 2012 Primary'.
Obama was handed the keys to an 8 yr old run down country. GW Jr if you can recall. The one who wanted to find the WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION in Iraq (where are those at again?), the one who started the bailouts with the financial institutions, the one that we paid the highest per gallon of gas than we ever have, the leader of THE BUSH TAX CUTS. You know that Republican guy. Obama is 3 yrs into an 8 yr problem. He did get Osama though. Something GW couldn’t do.
You talk of his support for gay marriage. Well GW the guy who was “said Christian” had 8yrs and control of the House for the first 4 and he didn’t change that. Maybe Romney will though and put polygamy (multiple wives) in its place since he is Mormon and did contribute 4 million in tithes to the mormon church.
Obama is the most criticzed, scrutinized, and publicized pres in history. Don’t forget he is trying to get people to work and he did forge for taxes on the wealthy but the republicans didn’t like that idea.
By JR Smith on 05.09.2012
From the entry: 'Primary Election 2012: Area's National and State Results'.
To Mr. JR Smith and Not by me:
Just to make it clear when I start this comment, I am not racist. The color of one’s skin or their religion is not my concern. As far as calling WV ignorant for voting for a convicted felon I don’t remember anything such as that coming out in to the public eye to make any one aware of it. The people in this state just figured that individual COULD NOT do any worse than the one who is sitting in the Presidents seat now. If you recall, WV did not put Obama in the seat he sits in now because based on qualifications, Hillary Clinton was better suited for that than Obama. But the rest of the U.S. seemed to think that Obama would do a better job. Well, needless to say, the rest were wrong and WV got it right and were smarter than the other states for we all know Obama has put this nation in worse shape than it has ever been. Shame on our states for not having any stipulations concerning if a person was serving time in jail or federal prisons whether he could file for a position serving citizens of the U.S. Maybe this is where they need to change the rules and qualifications so that this cannot happen again. It is poor judgment on the State of WV to place this man on the ballot without releasing the jail information on him to the people of WV. Even had I known, the box beside Obama would have been left blank. So I think the blame lays on them also. But, maybe this convict would have or could have done a better job than the one who sits there now and he would not take the frequent expensive vacations and go golfing as much. The taxpayers would only be paying to feed one instead of 5 and he wouldn’t throw expensive dinners and entertainment. Could save some money there. Just a thought. It probably doesn’t make Obama feel to hot knowing that a convicted felon serving time in a Federal Correction Institution got 41% of the votes. Obama only got 26% of the vote in WV in the last election. WV is trying to tell the rest of the US that we need to change and we are smart enough to try to do that. Now who do you think WV will support in the General election. Romney when are you coming to WV? I am a registered Democrat who will be voting Republican in Nov. It’s not the party name I vote for; it is the man who will stand up for what he is put in office for, who will cut spending and taxes, and not think that all who do not want to work they should qualify for free handouts or everything bailouts and us the taxpayers foot the bill. I pay my own bills, let them do the same.
By We are not ignorant on 05.09.2012
From the entry: 'Primary Election 2012: Area's National and State Results'.
I know we as Americans have lost a lot of rights,but as far as I know.. We still have the right to vote for who we darn please..No one has the right to tell us who we can and can not vote for..
I guess you Obama lovers will be thrilled to see he just publicly endorsed same sex marriage..
By annon. on 05.09.2012
From the entry: 'Primary Election 2012: Area's National and State Results'.
This is what happens when a group mentality is voted. It’s follow the leader just like a herd of stampeding buffalo follow each other over a cliff. Great, now we’ll be a national joke, something like, how many West Virginia counties does it take to put a felon in the White House. If good Democrats keep supporting the Republican agenda being forwarded by our leaders the Ryan budget will be on its way to reality. Forget the adult programs for one second, what will WV do when that budget cuts over 280,000 school breakfast and lunches? What will we feed the children, broken promises?
By I Voted Obama on 05.09.2012
From the entry: 'OddlyEnough™: Texas Prisoner Met Requirements to Be on Democrat Primary Election Ballot'.
To those of you who are ignorant of the real issue: It does not matter whether it is Obama, George Bush, or Romney, you should not vote for a convict even if you hate your president. What are you going to do if the convict becomes your president? Bi*ch again or celebrate?
You hate Obama? Just do not vote for him. If he is bad do you think you are making the matter better? What a lesson for our young children … Nothing but abhorrence,… 
By so sad on 05.09.2012
From the entry: 'Primary Election 2012: Area's National and State Results'.
To Not Me,
You are right! I didn’t have a clue who I was voting for when I voted for Keith Judd. When I found out today, I breathed a sigh of relief, because I realized that I had picked the better candidate. I applaud the 40% of the voters in the state who got this one right.
Burnt Weiney
P.S.
Actually, I think if you check, Judd won in 8 counties.
By Burnt Weiney on 05.09.2012
From the entry: 'Primary Election 2012: Area's National and State Results'.
I think it is funny when you vote or do anything that is against Obama some people think that you are either ignorant or a racist.
By JIM 255 on 05.09.2012
From the entry: 'Primary Election 2012: Area's National and State Results'.
Some of these people can’t even READ!! Not their fault, look at how they grew up. Give a man a fish, he’ll eat for a day, TEACH him to fish and he’ll eat for the rest of his life.
Teach them how to vote!!
By It IS a dot in a holler on 05.09.2012
From the entry: 'Primary Election 2012: Area's National and State Results'.
How can someone who is a convicted felon run for president anyway? Was our secretary of state the only idiot who fell for it? I guess that is no different that our sheriff metz running for magistrate with fake high school diploma!!!
By think about it on 05.09.2012
From the entry: 'Primary Election 2012: Area's National and State Results'.
to still anon.
You are so correct sir or madam.
If they don’t like somebody they should not vote for that person rather than voting for someone else whom they even don’t know. This is another proof why our political system, our state, and county are so screwed up. People blindly vote for anyone and never think about the consequence of their action.
Voting for a convicted felon is awful. I bet you, most people did not know him which is exactly your point.
We always get pi**ed off because people from other states make fun of WV. You can blame this one only on West Virginians.
By JD C on 05.09.2012
From the entry: 'Primary Election 2012: Area's National and State Results'.
The truth is the truth and always GONNA be the truth….
And Oh, I’m SO sorry I’m laughing.. but Mike Wheeler is giving warning violations for yard mowing????
And THIS is the man that supposedly investigated a potential “MURDER” under Mickey Metz authority in 2010??!!!!.
Good-bye Mickey. You won’t be missed.
You can’t make this stuff up. I just have no words.
By Boggled on 05.09.2012
From the entry: 'Glenville Police Department Report - April 2012'.
That is too funny!! I had no idea who the opponent of Obama was, and I didnt care..As long as Obama did not get my vote.
Looking at how many others voted the same way says a lot. I look forward to Obama being voted out.
By annon. on 05.09.2012
From the entry: 'OddlyEnough™: Texas Prisoner Met Requirements to Be on Democrat Primary Election Ballot'.
You know, a simple fact is that some people just don’t really know HOW to vote or how to figure out who they’re voting for. Just a thought and from what people have told me after voting day, but maybe a training course could be held at the Senior Center free of charge before the next election?
By Tell them how on 05.09.2012
From the entry: 'Primary Election 2012: Area's National and State Results'.
To JR Smith:
Obviously some of the voters didn’t take the time to look at the sample ballots and check out the candidates before they voted. Many think they vote for the best candidate. But do they really? Do they spend the time to figure out which candidate will do a good job if elected?
Based on some of the history of elections in Gilmer County and who was elected, I’d say many of the voters do not. They rely on word of mouth or how their family has always voted to make their choices. Then they complain when nothing happens or gets done.
The votes for Judd proves the point.
By Still anon on 05.09.2012
From the entry: 'Primary Election 2012: Area's National and State Results'.
The problem with the WV primary ballot is there are NO PLACES for write ins! If Democrats could have voted for someone other than Keith Judd, then maybe they would have. 41% of the Democrats voted AGAINST Obama. This is a primary election. They know who they will vote for in November.
By Karen Pennebaker on 05.09.2012
From the entry: 'Primary Election 2012: Area's National and State Results'.