OH! THE HILLS, BEAUTIFUL HILLS

Even though fall colors have now mostly faded, the view from the J.G. Bradley campground is still fabulous.

Looking up at the stark forest green of the Hemlocks against the contrasting bright blue of the sky, backdropped by the gray stone cliffs--is a sight never to be forgotten.

And, for those trees that still have color, we are reminded that there is beauty all around. in this bottom picture, not only are there some colorful leaves, but also some pink surveying flags outlining the location of the proposed leachbed for the sewage system.

Then there is the campfire--kept burning by Ralph and Judy Dunn, who are providing campground security through the winter months.

You might notice that the campfire is not exactly traditional, since it is entirely contained. This has been required due to the extremely dry weather that we have experienced this fall.

November 11, 2008 Board meeting

Board of Directors members were hard at work on November 11, working on many details of the Co-op operation.

Shown in these pictures from the top are: Connie Lupardus; Bill Carr; and Ramona Samples. The next picture is the same group plus Randall Workman. The bottom picture is Bill Carr and Ramona Samples.

Discussion included the sewage system which will begin the bidding and construction process soon; communication with legislators and congrressmen in the near future regarding grants; cabin construction; caboose placement and others.

Bill Carr has done a lot of work distributing the campground brochures, and has arranged to have them in all 8 W.Va. welcome centers, plus a lot of other locations.

ABOUT THE RAILROAD

Just a few words about the railroad purchase status.
Negotions are ongoing, but there are deed restrictions involving coal company usage of the track. That matter has to be resolved before it can be sold to us.
Right now, we are told that someone is suing the coal company for one of those environmental considerations, and they can not yet determine their options.
So, again, we are in a hurry up and wait mode on this, but, be assured that everything possible is being done to resolve this issue.

THE CHANGING VIEW

Fall brings its own beauty to our great West Virginia Hills, and the view at the J.G. Bradley Campground has certainly been no exception this fall. But, the view is changing.
Lots of activity has been, and will be, taking place. Engineering studies are now complete for a sewer system, and bids will shortly be taken for construction. It is anticipated that a sewage system will be in place sometime in late January or early February. This is a really important development, since it now makes possible the completion of other facilities.
In other matters, a new campground brochure has now been drawn up, printed and distributed throughout the state, and shortly will be distributed even further.
Thanks to the efforts of Bill Carr, the brochure will be placed in all the W.VA. welcome centers throughout the state.
The brochures refer to Caboose Camping as "Coming Soon".
It now appears that the Cabooses will be able to be set up very soon. Roger Nutter and crew have prepared the site where they will be located, and as soon as we can get the crane up there, which is expected to be soon, they will be put on site.
The state tourist folks are very interested in caboose camping, and really want to promote it, as soon as we are ready.
Another Biggie--now that the election is over, maybe attention can now be given to our grant requests, and perhaps something will begin to flow from those promises that we have been given.
So, lots of activity has been going on, and will continue to be. Feel free to some by and visit anytime.