Those Darn Kids ...

Do you know a child who's a little rowdy? Hyper, maybe? Can't pay attention? How many children do you know who have been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD? How many of those children are taking medication for their disorder? Ritalin was the most commonly prescribed medication for children for 20+ years. By the standards of the Federal government's Controlled Substance Act, Ritalin falls into the same drug class as cocaine and crystal meth - Schedule II substances. Over the past 5 years or so, dozens of new drugs have hit the market to "treat" these children. Stimulant vs. nonstimulant; liver damage vs. mind-altering; stressed parents vs. non-stressed teachers. Given the ease with which these drugs can be obtained, is it any wonder there's such a drug problem in our society?

The Race is On ...

for a new & improved county commissioner. Hats are in the ring & campaigning will soon begin in earnest ...

Clay Has 20

Registered Sex Offenders.

"Registered" means "convicted" - not alleged, not accused, but found guilty by a jury and convicted. Lists of registered offenders can be found all over the internet, including www.wvstatepolice.com. Do you think this is fair?

Tiny Bubbles ....

Now that Don Ho is engineering your train of thought, let's see where it takes us. (If you don't know who Don Ho is, Google him & come back, young whippersnapper. While you're at it, look up Sammy, his sidekick. Oh, how I loved that show ....)

Random Thoughts ... Revisited

Dr. Susan Linn, (commercialfreechildhood.org) says "sugary cereals are making kids fat" & blames the advertisers. She alleges it's the under-8 group that's "hit the hardest." She needs to quit letting her 8-year-old do the grocery shopping ...

"This has got to stop." - Governor Joe Manchin

"We have found the two miners we were looking for," said Doug Conaway, director of the state Office of Miners' Health Training and Safety. "Unfortunately, we don't have a positive outcome."

Don I. Bragg, age 33, leaves a wife and two children. Ellery "Elvis" Hatfield, age 47, leaves a wife and four children.

GRRRRRR

1) Nobody is impressed by your gas-guzzling, road-hogging SUV. If you can handle the payment, fine. But if you can't handle the vehicle, TRADE IT IN ON ONE YOU CAN DRIVE.

2) If you don't know what lane you need to be in, read the road signs. If you miss your exit, THERE'S ANOTHER UP THE ROAD.

3) Arm bent at the elbow, hand pointing up = right turn; arm extended straight out = left turn; arm bent at the elbow, hand pointing down = stop/slow down; all other hand gestures = GET OFF MY TAIL!

4) If you can see the look on my face in my rearview mirror, that's my YOU'RE ABOUT TO SEND MY KIDS TO COLLEGE expression.

5) HANG UP AND DRIVE.

Politically Correct Democracy vs. World Domination

No, it's not another political post. I've just been reading some of the other blogs, pondering what I'd do if anybody ever put ME in charge. I've got a list of things a mile long that would change. Drastically & overnight ...

SAVE THE BRIDGE!

I just spoke with Commissioner King. According to recent conversations she's had with Senator Randy White, the estimated cost to save the swinging bridge is in the neighborhood of $400,000. How badly do you want this bridge saved? Are you willing to work for it??

The Legislature is in session as we speak. Now's the time to remind them that Clay County helped put some of them there. Fran's offered to participate in a Town Meeting to help in any way she can. What do you think of having a Town Meeting in the near future - say at the courthouse - to discuss the things we've been discussing on the blogs? It'd be a good opportunity to not only discuss the bridge, but also invite our Elected Ones to come out & hear what we have to say. I've offered to help organize this meeting if we can get enough interest. Anyone? Anyone??

This Day In History ...

1861 Flush toilet (with separate water tank and a pull chain) patented by Mr Thomas Crapper
1912 English explorer Robert Falcon Scott & his expedition reach the South Pole, only to discover that Roald Amundsen had gotten there 1 month before
1926 George Burns marries Gracie Allen
1945 Auschwitz concentration camp begins evacuation
1963 Wilt Chamberlain of NBA San Francisco Warriors scores 67 points vs Los Angeles
1969 Beatles release Yellow Submarine album in UK
1972 Section of Memphis' Highway 51 South renamed Elvis Presley Blvd
1984 Supreme Court rules (5-4) private use of home VCRs to tape TV programs for later viewing does not violate federal copyright laws
1998 President Clinton faces sexual harassment charges from Paula Jones