November 2011

A Southern Sympathizer?

An excerpt from "Ritchie County Crimes & Calamaties" tells the tale of counterfeiters William and Emmanual Alkire (in our family tree by marriage.)

October 2011

Black Sheep in the Family Tree

An excerpt from "Ritchie County Crimes & Calamaties" tells the tale of counterfeiters William and Emmanual Alkire (in our family tree by marriage.)

September 2011

Always Carry Cash in the Country

Marty Spiker tells us about the good, and the not so good, times daughter Alison Morris & her husband had while staying a spell at the Spiker farmhouse.

July 2011

The Buzz Around Town

Lisa "Kate" Spiker sets up a website detailing the goings-on at John and Sue Spiker's farm in Jane Lew, WV. Christ Chambers' bluegrass band, Appalachia, is also busy updating their website. Jonelle Swiger reserves spot for use as a Farmer's Market. Haley Conley & Pat Cloughessy became engaged on July 1. Robby Currey III completed first year as a WV State FFA Secretary & runs for National FFA office.