Fourth of July

Happy fourth of July, Freedom!! No fireworks in Upurhs
County....Freedom !!!!

new commissioners

There is a new comment that says Hefner isn't in the office much. I
was under the impression that he was going to be a full time
commissioner. Does anyone know for sure?

Indictment

The Sheriff, The Judge, and the Commissioner plead "not guilty". So
I guess they'll go to court. Not only is this embarrassing to the
county, But how much is this costing us taxpayers? Can't they just
admit they were wrong and get back to work.

Public Comment Is Back

Commissioners vote 2 to 1 to put public comment back on the agenda.
You can speak on any item only if it is on the agenda. Well that
makes sense, don't it ? Now lets move on to more important things
like Reducing the budget and cutting my property tax, spur economic
growth, and reducing the size of Government. That might mean cutting
some county jobs.

Republican vs Republican vs Republican

Well here we go again. It seems that Ambrose is now going to sue
Brenda Patterson and Peggy LaGrone for the money they spent on
unsuccessful recounts in last March Republican primaries. Patterson
cannot be found and LaGrone says shes not paying him anything. So Its
back to court for the Republican party. This just keeps getting
funnier and funnier. Oh yeah and the newly, court mandated, precinct
chairs have called a meeting of the Republican party executive
committee for Sat. 4:30 at the Republican headquarters in Gilmer.
This should be one hellava show.

Commissioners to meet Monday

The Commissioners court will be Monday at 9am. Public comment will be
back on the agenda. So brave the bad weather and come on out and
exercise your constitutional right to speak.

County Judge Removed from office

County Judge Dean fowler was temporarily removed from office today by
the State. We will have to wait to see who replaces him and what
happens to the other two.

you're a bad boy or (boys)

Well it looks like the County Judge, The Sheriff and one of the
Commissioners have been charged with... OPPRESSION !! Be sure to
watch channel 7 news at 10 pm tonight for all the details.

Commissioner Court

The Court met a day early this time. It seems we will have public
comment again but they kicked the can down the road again and will
let the new court decide who and how it will be done. I am sure they
will mess it up but it will be fun to watch and will be educational
for the two new members. Well happy new year to everyone!

Merry Christmas

Heres wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas. Stay Safe and Happy!

Who is Steve Findley

One of our readers ask a question. '' I know James Crittenten, Brenda
Patterson,and Peggy LaGrone. But who is Steve Findley?" So I'll put
it out there. Anybody want to answer?

Eclipse

Don't forget to stay up watch the lunar eclipse tonight!

They're gonna do it again !

According to the local paper, Ambrose is not happy with the outcome
of the trial. He wants a second opinion. So another trial will be the
first Monday of the new year. May Justice Prevail...

Commissioners Court

Well putting duct tape on your mouth and going to the court house has
become so popular that people are coming from other counties to
participate. The news cameras were rolling and the show was on. One
Commissioner tried to rush the meeting to end but the other two
decided that " The show must go on ". The judge decided there was a
better place to be today and there were no signs of the sheriff or a
deputy on hand to threaten any of the tape wearers. Oh Upshur Co. you
never let us down.

Geminid meteor shower

 

Skywatchers, grab your blankets. December's night sky spectacular will feature the best meteor shower of 2010 as well as the only total lunar eclipse of the year -- sights that should outshine any New Year's Eve fireworks display in terms of sheer wonder.

The massive Geminid meteor shower returns every year, so you'll have more chances if the cold proves too daunting on the night of Dec. 13. But anyone in North America who skips the total lunar eclipse on the night of Dec. 20 will be missing what promises to be the best lunar eclipse show until April 2014.

 

 http://www.space.com/spacewatch/december-meteor-shower-lunar-eclipse-tips-101208.html

 

 

Republican vs Republican

Well the trial is over, and the winner is.... I don't know and I
really don't care. The Democrat Judge seemed to have fun watching
them go at each other and Ordered them to get along. His closing
remarks quoting Will Rogers, " I am not a member of an organized
political party, I'm a Democrat". But after watching this trial I
believe Mr. Rogers may have been a Republican. Was classic.

Still the same old stuff

Well the Guy with the tape on his mouth was there again, Seems he was
threatened with jail if he didn't leave. Now you can't speak and
There is only certain ways you can be Quite. We also got the first
report from the Road Engineer. Seem they've been doing it wrong all
along. Well it's always good for a Laugh!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING ! ! !

Heres wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Things might look bad
but we really do have plenty to be thankful for.

To our right-leaning friends

To our right-leaning friends – What, specifically, to you expect of the Republicans in control of the Upshur county commissioners court over the next two years such that if these things are not accomplished you will consider it a failure? And- What, specifically, do you expect of the Republicans in control of the entire state government by an overwhelming margin to do over the next two years, such that, if these things are not accomplished you will consider it a failure?

Republicans Sweep !

County judge... Fowler... 7179 Itel........2556

County Clerk... Lee.... 6619 Robin....
2766. Forbing.......410

Commissioner Pct. 2..... Heffner..... 1455
Newsome.......624 Weatherford........195

Commissioner Pct 4..... Spencer....1414
Campbell.... 1006 Lowery.......155

JP Pct. 2..... Potter....1659 Little....370