Naming the Streets
Clarissa is our youngest
grandchild and lives with her mom, Jennifer, her dad, Henry James, and her older sister,
Calindy.
Calindy Street tees off Clarissa
Drive, and this area is the business district. Here you will find the world-famous
Wun Tun Restaurant, well known for its specialty, Mexican dishes. Just east of Wun
Tun's is the town's fire station where firemen are going through one of their practice
sessions, and the world-reknowned (and a historical landmark) Mike's Antiques, which is
one of the community's most successful businesses. Across the street is the bank,
and on down is Jessica's Salon, owned and operated by Kathy Jessica, whose main source of
income is in computer technology, which occupies the entire second floor.
Ciera Drive
circles the tracks to the southeast. On the right hand side is located Roger's
newspaper stand, which for several months has been plagued by several forced
relocations. It was only recently, when Henry purchased property which includes Ace
Auto and Cycle Repair for the reloaction of his own Jeep building, that the stand found a
permanent home. Henry, owner/operator of sales and service at the Jeep building,
also runs the local cycle shop next door, and is leasing office space to the U.S.
Army. Ciera Drive will also lead one to the lumber and millwork facilities at the
foot of the mountain.
East
of the railroad tracks is Jenna Road.
Along Jenna Road is the Post Office, and directly across the street are two of the towns'
most popular establishments, Marilyn's Native American Art and Susan's Baskets.
Driving eas
t
on Jenna Road, you'll pass the schoolhouse and on down, the local park. A scenic
drive is before you as you approach the mountain. Jenna Road then comes to an end at
the all-important electrical substation.
Jaylene Road divides the business district from the residential area. It runs north and south. Jaylene Road deadends to the north, as beyond it lies the mainline. At the end of Jaylene Road on the west is located the furniture store. Driving south to the left is the residential area. Jaylene Road intersects Jenna Road at the western half of the railroad loop that surrounds this section of town. South of the intersection, on the left side are the schoolhouse and the community church. The City Hall is located on the west side. Jaylene Road come to an end at the railroad tracks where construction of a bridge to connect Jaylene Road with Ryann Road has been halted due to mismanagement of city funds.
Melissa Road, like Jaylene Road, runs north and south. Melissa Road is strictly residential north of Jenna Road and comes to an end at the railroad tracks. From Melissa Road looking northeast, the all-important electrical substation can be seen. Melissa road, like Jaylene Road, also intersects with Jenna Road. South of the intersection on the left is the park and on the right are the school grounds and property belonging to the church. Construction at the south end of Melissa road is also at a standstill.
Ryann Road is the most important
thoroughfare of the entire community. It is the link between east and west and
intersects the main highway leading to the metropolis to the south, the junction being
south of the police station. Ryann Road originates on the west end and intersects
with Clarissa Drive. Ryann Road provides access to the airport and the passenger
station. Along Ryann Road on the south side is the Howard Johnson and mini-mall with
access to Kentucky Fried Chicken. Driving east on Ryann Road on the left is Metro
Floors, where one of my friends, Sean, is a star employee. An all-important part of
the community is the Interstate Self-Serve/Phillips 66 facility which is located just east
of Metro Floors. Between this facility and the police station is perhaps the most
important piece of real estate for miles. The property has just been placed on the
market but demands a high price. Approaching the industrial site, on the left on
Ryann Road, is The Road Side Inn. Patrons have had difficulty parking their vehicles
as they must drive on to the parking lot and swing wide along the left side to park their
vehicles facing the facility. Management reasons that leaving the premises is much
more expedient since vehicles are already facing Ryann Road. Just the same, there
are petitions being circulated throughout the community to have this parking problem
resolved. The person responsible for this action is Phoebe.
Speaking of Phoebe, her husband, JC, had been campaigning vigorously for a hospital to serve the community. The Commission argued that facilities in the big city to the South were adequate. A compromise was reached. At the end of a long and drawn out debate, the Commission, in a closed vote, 1 - 0, approved the construction of The Hi-De-Ho Medical facility.
The Hi-De-Ho will provide walk-in and emergency treatment to the community, especially the working force at the industrial site. Why, with a brewery and the Watch and Wager nearby, the facility will have its hands full. The Hi-De-Ho is now finished and will be open for business very soon. It's located just east of the police station near the junction to the big city to the south.
As you continue driving east on Ryann Road, suddenly you come face to face with the most massive explosion of industrial growth in the past 14 months. To your left is the thriving cement plant. Beyond that, the pickle factory comes into view. Approaching the curve, you see the drive-in marquee advertisement, "The Mummy's Tomb" and "The Wolfman" are being featured tonight. As you drive by, you notice vehicles are already lining up. Rounding the curve to your left is the pride and joy of racing fans for miles around, the Watch and Wager. The W&W is a product of current technology which enables fans to enjoy live racing from all around the country, and often from foreign nations. While not a direct revenue producer for the railroad, it does provide enjoyment for the labor force throughout the industrial site and the community. Ryann Road now continues north, as you pass the brewery and the energy-producing power plant. both of which are major contributors to the railroad. Ken should be proud of me.
Ryann Road comes to an end at the northeast corner of the layout. Thus providing access to the recently completed grain elevator and silos, as well as the railroad servicing facilities and the all important water district. Workmen are now finishing the crossing toward the east which will be the link to future expansion of my existing layout ????