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BECKLEY — Thanks for help with damaged vehicle
My name is Linda Barton. On Friday the 13th, my family and I were traveling through your area on our way back to Ohio. One of our vehicles broke down on the Turnpike just beyond the toll booth near Beckley.
We called AAA and the Turnpike rescue. Within a short time both were on the scene and told us we would most likely be spending a few more days in West Virginia because we had some kind of water leak. It was highly unlikely we would find a mechanic before Monday.
We truly wanted to make it home, so we thought we might just be able to limp home if we stopped and added water every so often (This was probably wishful thinking, but we were going to try).
The two very nice gentlemen directed us to a small service station at the next exit where they thought we could buy something to put water in. We ended up at Midway T-G.
This letter is all about thanking those nice folks who were sitting outside this little store/service station enjoying each other’s company on a Friday night.
I am so sorry that I can’t mention names because I was so flustered I can’t recall them. But all those kind gentlemen came over and looked at our van. They figured out a water hose was busted.
With a hydraulic jack, they jacked up one side of the van. A nice young man crawled under it and took off the damaged line while another man went after a water hose. The hose was replaced and we were on our way.
Those men and women who gave us advice, fixed our vehicle and got us on our way have our most sincere gratitude. Your kindness will never be forgotten. We have all been telling our tale about Friday the 13th and have been praising your kindness.
We made it home around 12:30 that night. I’d like to say without more problems, but just as we were on the last stretch, I ran over an orange construction barrel. I looked up and it was in the center lane right in front of me (True story). We pulled off. Stomped on it until it came loose from under the truck and drove the rest of the way home. Truly a day to remember.
Thanks, all of you.
Linda Barton
Piqua, Ohio
Congressman out of touch with his district
While in the southern part of the state, I read Congressman Alan Mollohan’s thought on losing his election in West Virginia’s 1st District. I am currently a resident in the 1st District and don’t believe that Congressman Mollohan “gets it.”
His “letter” stated how the “right wing” seized upon his ethics issues to make political hay. He also criticized Mr. Oliverio for following suit in his race against him. Well, if you ask me, Mr. Mollohan lost for two reasons. First and foremost, he lost his primary because he continued to vote with his national party and against the wishes of his district. He was late in coming out against cap and trade and he supported both the stimulus plans and the health care overhaul against the will of his district. Second, he seemed to be in hiding. By hiding I mean this ... in three years of living in this district, I only heard the man’s voice once in an interview. He typically did not do interviews.
Mr. Mollohan lost his primary race because he was out of touch with his district — simple as that. Dissecting the polls, we learn that he lost with Republicans, Democrats and Independents. So, before Mr. Mollohan casts blame at “right wingers” and trumped-up allegations, maybe he ought to remember how he went against his district so many times. Finally we had enough.
Jerry Dooley Jr.
Mannington
