AUGUST AT THE CAMPGROUND

Monday, August 18, the board of directors met at the lodge and worked over a number of issues.

The attached pictures show the building with flags flying on the front porch, and the campground pictures shows where work has been done on the bank towards the creek, smoothing and landscaping it. Also, trees were being trimmed back from the electric lines.

We worked on a campground brochure, and expect to have it printed in teh very near future.

And, in the better good news department, there is an indication of tentative approval of our grant request for $200,000 from Senator Byrds office.

If in fact it is finally and totally approved, it will be in the 2009 year budget, and may be dependent upon the political climate after the election.

However, if all goes well, we should be able to expect to receive money of that magnitude during the next year sometime.

One observation--Monday was such a beautiful and peaceful day there at the campground. Beautiful bright blue fall sky, with the dark green of summer leaves contrasting against it--coupled with the sounds and sights of football practice in the ball field across the road--makes a person feel almost timeless.

If you haven't seen it, put it on your must do list. Swandale days is coming up, followed by the apple festival in Clay, so you owe it to yourself to make it a destination for this fall.

camping at J.G. Bradley campground

spring flowers will soon be turning to fall foliage, but there is still plenty of time for camping.

and, at the J.G. Bradley campground, it is still a bargain.

$10.00 per night for a camper or tent with electric and water,

or $5.00 per night for just a tent.

and we don't charge to use the dump station.

so, pack up the camper and come on in.

CARL WILSON

WE ARE VERY SADDENED TO REPORT THE DEATH OF RECENTLY ELECTED B, C, AND G CO-OP BOARD MEMBER CARL WILSON.
Carl has been a long time supporter of the co-op, and also, of Clay county in general. He has earned the respect of everyone, and will be sorely missed.
He passed away tuesday night, august 5, and his wake will be on Thursday, August 7.
I have no more details at this time.
jvm