Point #3:
The conversation that preceded Rick Smith's "promise" to pull out Weatherford's interests was this:
- Davidson: "Your people in Houston said, 'get out of here'. What do we need to do and what's the time frame? What do we need to do to convince Houston we want you in this community?"
- Smith: "We're running out of time. We've already got $28,000 into this..."
- Thomas: "Answer Kenny's question."
- Smith: "You've got 30 days. Fifteen minutes before the meeting the Ops manager said the heck with Upshur County and get out. I said no."
As of today, the 30-day "warning" "promise" "threat" (however you want to look at it) has passed. Weatherford is still here, is ramping up business and will continue to fracture the shale under Upshur County until the gas extraction is no longer feasible.
Point #4:
Those who are pushing to put these silos in N. Buckhannon have consistently made the claim that it is the ONLY place in Upshur County to put them. All Of Upshur County. Anyone with half a thought knows that the very statement is illogical. And now we have our mayor Davidson, revealing in the city council meeting of August 7, that he was told that Weatherford is looking at two other places, while also acknowledging that N. Buckhannon was still in play. He said he did not know of one of the other locations but said that the second one is in Barbour County. I have heard from those on the development board that this location is Century.
But what really is striking is that our mayor either does not know (????) or will not reveal what I have found out from State Senator Randy White. Randy White knew where the second location was: the Mike Ross owned land that has been with this argument since we first knew about the silos. Why would a state senator know something the local "leader" does not?
I want to say to Senator White, thank you for coming over to North Buckhannon, meeting with the citizens, listening to their concerns, going out to the proposed site and speaking with me at my home. These are the efforts that we, the people, expect of our elected officials and as far as I know, he's been the only one to personally visit. I do understand that Representative Hamilton is also supportive and he has our thanks as well.
I did want to direct those who wish to view it, to the Upshur County Development Authority's (the one responsible for bringing Weatherford to Buckhannon) web site. This link will take you to information on how the Authority describes the Industrial Park, a place built more than a decade ago for the purpose of bringing business like Weatherford here. You'll see that the web site says that the Park has everthing needed for a business like Weatherford available: Electric, Water, Gas, Sewer, Rail, an Airport, and a four-lane highway. Enough said.
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I am thanking God that our State Senator for being an honorable Representative for the State of West Virginia. His conduct on informing and educating the People of Buckhannon on whatever concerns their own jurisdiction, especially if he actually has information to share, is of great value and help to us.
But, as for our own "Mayor," I say forget a recall election; forget about putting up with such a despicable excuse for a human being. We the People must remove this heathen from office [BY FORCE]. We need to start over. If our own municipal leaders cannot govern as a Constitutional Republic, then the People need to take back the government. Besides, the People have a Constitutional Right and Duty to "alter or abolish" their government when it is guilty for a "long train of abuses and usurpations." We must not possess fear. I sincerely believe it has come to this. And this whole Weatherford odyssey is not the only reason for such a radical but necessary change. The whole Council in passed years, especially the longest serving members, have abused their power more than what is publicly known.
Ladies and Gentleman, I proclaim with no apology that I am indeed very Revolutionary. Basically, I am Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and John Adams all in one person. I see with profound clarity that negotiations and diplomacy are useless when our leaders refuse to listen. When the People's God-ordained Liberty and Natural Rights are infringed upon or are at stack, I say "Take up Arms!!" This is the twenty-first century. The one thing that is not kept in check appropriately these days is our own government. I plead with the People to please be awakened and informed.
The Mayor of the City of Buckhannon is acting as an autocrat, a despot. He refuses to administer righteous governance and truly represent and serve his Citizens. He obviously wants to and does exercise his executive authority with no checks and balances. He will not even defend us nor promise to protect us. [But, We don't really need our leaders to protect us anyhow- thanks to the Second Amendment].
"An elective despotism was not the government we fought for; but one in which the powers of government should be so divided and balanced among the several bodies of magistracy as that no one could transcend their legal limits without being effectually checked and restrained by the others." (James Madison, Federalist No. 58, 1788)
Also, Ladies and Gentlemen, the City of Buckhannon cannot be governed under some Charter any longer. By the way, I wonder where I could get a copy of this City's Charter... unless that parchment is archived and sealed from the public? Hmmm?? So, I am writing a "Constitution for the City of Buckhannon." Not "of" but "for."
We need a document of principles and rights clearly stated for the Citizens residing in Buckhannon.
Also, I give genuine appreciation for Mr. Peter Galarneau, Jr. for his firm stance, alert mind, and involvement as a Citizen, Neighbor, and Representative for North Buckhannon. As well, I express "God Bless You" to you, too. And "Godspeed!"
By the Grace of God,
Elijah Lionel Luthor I
Urbs Buckhannoniae
Civitas Virginiae Occidentalis
Anno Domini Nostri Iesu Christi
MMVIII
Post Scriptum-
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance. Psalms 33:12
"The strongest reason for the people to retain their right to keep and bear arms is a last resort to protect themselves against tyranny in government."
- Thomas Jefferson
Lastly, in my first blog in the fourth paragraph, I should have written "'their' form of business" not "there." I am sorry for the typographical error. I am a Perfectionist. I usually notice such things. And, I am always long-winded. [Sorry!] But, you can always be certain to read and receive the Truth when I am the Author of compositions.
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