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Beast of Inentions: Mister Bee hopes that potato chips in Motman-style will fly news, sports, jobs from the shelves

Beast of Inentions: Mister Bee hopes that potato chips in Motman-style will fly news, sports, jobs from the shelves

Check the local shelves according to Mister Bees new potato chips in Motman style. (Photo provided)

Parkersburg-Mary Anne Ketelsen, co-owner of Mister Bee Potato Chips in honor of the legend of the Motman and the popular festival in Point Pleasant, has revealed you “The mysterious spice mixture chip in Motman style.”

The chips will now be triggered on the local shop shelves and will soon be available nationwide.

Ketelsen said she and Mister Bee management team – the only manufacturer of potato chips in the state – continue to present the best of West Virginia with special chip bags and new flavors.

Some of the special chips that Mister Bee has produced in recent years – with Ketelsen's responsibility – include:

* A bag that welcomes veterans and military personnel for the benefit of the USO;

A large Motman sculpture is on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, in Point Pleasant, W.VA. (AP Photo/Jeff Gentner)

* A bag that promotes the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve was started at the Bridge Day.

* A “304” Chip to honor the code of the mountain state;

* A “1951” Chip to bring customers back to the original taste of Mister Bees founding chips;

* A chip with Pepperoni roll taste to honor the carbon workers who introduced the enjoyment to the state;

* A chip with sausage and biscuit seasoned in cooperation with the legendary partner Tudor's Biscuit World, who benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation in West Virginia.

The Motman is a legendary, winged humanoid creature that has been reported in West Virginia since 1966. The Motman is said to have glowing red eyes and live in the area near Point Pleasant.

Legend began to see a terrible creature in the forest near Point Pleasant in November 1966. The couples told the sheriff that the creature looked human, but had 10-foot wings and shining red eyes. News reports about the Motman spread across West Virginia and the nation.

The Motman Festival is an annual meeting in Point Pleasant, which will be on September 20 and 21 of this year. It reminds of the mysterious visit of the “Motman.” It takes place in the city center of Point Pleasant and offers live music, goods from different providers, food trucks, cosplay and guest speakers. The Motman statue and the Motman Museum are there all year round.

“Which flavors, places, events and traditions of the mountain state will be next” asked Ketelsen. “With Mister Bee, we are only concerned with making high quality snacks for our loyal customers, having fun and doing good for the state.”