November
2009
Nov. 30 p Missing: Family Pet,
"Jr Lee", 2 feet tall, 40 pounds, white with brown spots, brown mask on
face, lost in the Otter Lick area near Bill Boggs ridge. really missed,
if you see, please dial: 304 286-5208
Nov. 30 p Planing on walking into the
Mteer Gas Co office to pay your bill, ask a question, get your gas turned
on? Think again, It's all gone. Read all about it in Tuesday's Communicator.
Nov. 30 p With all the domestic violence
pettition info on Joe Morris from the Supreme COurt web site, around
Main Street, folks are giggling as they sing, Stalking Around the Christmas
Tree. Details Tuesday.
Nov. 30 p We're in typing mode to get
the Communicator out the door Tuesday afternoon. No updates until the rascal
is put to bed.
Nov. 29 Late p Sometimes during
the weekend wrapup we miss stuff like WVU's huge last second win over Pitt
Friday night. All together now, EAT SHIRT PITT!
Nov. 29 p The Clay High Basketball
schedule is now posted over on the ADVISORY page. DOn't bother looking
for the schedule on the school's web site. They still have the 08 season
posted as well as the tournament action from the year prior.
Nov. 29 p $18m a year budget and seriously
top heavy at the administrative office and no one to make their web site
worthwhile. Heck they're almost as bad as the CAEZ and BDA which haven't
updated their sites in years!
Nov. 29 p In the Gallop
Well Being Index, West Virginia ranks dead last in about every criteria.
One
WVU prof equates that to a dismal educational system. We agree. More
$$ ain't the answer.
Nov. 29 p As we polish off the 11th
month of the year, it was a great time to be in Clayberry during the last
seven days.
Nov. 29 p For the most part, we didn't
give a hoot about anything but getting into the woods and blasting away.
Heck, even if you didn't see Bambi, just blasting away for the fun of it
was welcome relief from the world.
Nov. 29 p Leading up to Turkey
Day, some were seen putting up Christmas decorations. Over at the Family
Dollar, T Day was actually long gone with Christmas specials and music
blaring.
Nov. 29 p The day of stuffing ourselves,
watching football games, and taking long naps came Thursday. Rolaids followed
along with turkey sandwiches and now turkey salad, turkey everything and
anything to get rid of the last of Tom.
Nov. 29 p Thursday morning we saw a
touch of snow and cooler temps. Nothing more than showers but the white
stuff brought back the reality of, winter is here.
Nov. 29 p In the way of Clayberry
action, Health Dept Board Chair Joe Morris was told by the West Virginia
Supreme Court, the threat of harassing ex girl friends will not be tolerated.
According to the Court documents, Morris expended a bunch of energy banging
on the ex's windows, blocking her vehicle from exit, and picking a piece
of pipe for unknown reasons.
Nov. 29 p If took Kim Thomas 2 years
of effort thru several court systems to get the needed domestic violence
petition OK'd by the big robes but she finally got it.
Nov. 29 p In the precedent setting
decisions outrageous actions and the real threat of such even by community
leaders like Joe Morris will not be tolerated.
Nov. 29 p Morris remains Chair of the
Health Dept, the folks charged with running, overseeing, the health and
good will of the county.
Nov. 29 p As we move into
the new, last month of 2010, it's time for a new round of entertainment
at public meetings. The Communicator comes out on Tuesday. Submission deadline
is today at 5pm. Email your goodies ASAP.
Nov. 27 a Ruth Butcher, 94, see
OBITUARY page
Nov. 27 a Carol R. Myers , see
OBITUARY page
Nov. 27 a Verlin D. Frame, see
OBITUARY page
Nov. 27 a Belated... Happy Birthday
Edward Adkins
Nov. 27 a From the email bag:
4 years ago, you were called home after a long battle with cancer leaving
us to mourn you. We still think of you everyday and miss you terribly.
You will be forever in our hearts and we will see you again. Forever loved
and missed greatly, Marni, Holly, and Paco, Robert "Bob" Killingsworth
July 19, 1948 to Nov. 23, 2005
Nov. 27 a From the email bag:
... Today, we are watching the tomatoes, lettuce and green onions mature
for our home grown salad for Thanksgiving. And, getting ready to
roll up our sleeves so as to not get overheated while decorating the house
for Christmas. I know, it's not for everyone but we are pleased to
be able to take a turn. Happy trails, Carol and Gene McClure
Nov. 27 a How many of ya fell for the
5 am specials? Got up at 4 , drove to Charleston for that super low price
something or other , arrived at 5 am only to find, the store had just one
in stock and it's already gone.
Nov. 27 a Peed were you? But, did you
go ahead and shop the store? They got ya. Happens every year.
Nov. 27 a The Health Dept is
charged with many responsibilities, public health, protecting the needy,
providing info on how to make life better, women's health needs, giving
kids a healthy start, and is the host site for the Family Resource Network.
Joe Morris is the Board Chairman for the Health Dept.
Nov. 27 a This week the Big Robes in
Charleston that when Joe Morris stalks a one time lover, bangs on her windows
for two hours, and made the lady so fearful she had to run from her own
home... well a domestic violence petition is in order.
Nov. 27 a The Supreme Court appeal
stems from Morris' actions two years ago. The appeal came after local Courts
denied the petition. Pointing the finger at Judge Ric Facemire among others?
Nov. 27 a Well No. According to Charleston
newspaper reports, this is precedent setting and sets a new benchmark for
West Virginia.
Nov. 27 a From the official COurt paperwork:
This case is an appeal of the January 13, 2009, order of the Circuit Court
of Clay County, by the petitioner below, Kimberly Thomas. By the terms
of this order, the circuit court affirmed the family court's denial of
Ms. Thomas's request for issuance of a domestic violence protective order
against respondent below, Joseph B. Morris, pursuant to the provisions
of Chapter 48, Article 27 of the West Virginia Code. After carefully examining
the record (See footnote 1) and law in light of the arguments before us,
(See footnote 2) we reverse the circuit court order and remand the matter
for return to the family court for entry of an appropriate final protective
order.
Nov. 27 a Also from the documents:
Ms. Thomas and Mr. Morris had been in a twelve-year romantic relationship
which Ms. Thomas terminated in December 2007. Mr. Morris attempted to rekindle
the relationship beginning in May 2008. Mr. Morris's efforts to renew the
relationship included an ever-increasing number of phone calls and
voice mail messages to both Ms. Thomas's cell phone and work phone, and
unannounced appearances at Ms. Thomas's workplace and at her home. Ms.
Thomas maintains that each time she refused to resume the relationship,
Mr. Morris's harassing conduct escalated, culminating in the incidents
which occurred on July 13, 2008.
Ms. Thomas represented
in her petition for a protective order that she feared for her physical
safety based on Mr. Morris's conduct on the evening of July 13, 2008, and
his intensifying pattern of harassment. According to evidence Ms. Thomas
supplied before the family court, she was at her trailer with her then
boyfriend, now husband, Ray Blake, on July 13, 2008, when Mr. Morris arrived
unexpectedly at around 7:30 p.m. After Ms. Thomas did not answer the door,
Mr. Morris did not leave the premises but began moving around the outside
of the residence, banging on the doors and windows for a period of approximately
one to two hours, and asking Ms. Thomas to come out and talk with him.
Ms. Thomas claimed that during this time she witnessed Mr. Morris pick
up a three foot long metal bar or pipe and saw him bang it against the
trailer. Ms. Thomas maintained that she effectively felt trapped in her
home during this time.
Ms. Thomas said that
her feelings of being trapped in the trailer and fearing for her physical
welfare were justified for reasons beyond the demanding behavior Mr. Morris
exhibited on that evening. These reasons included: she knew Mr. Morris
had obtained a concealed weapons permit and routinely carried a concealed
weapon; she believed Mr. Morris' vehicle was blocking her driveway so that
she could not leave the scene in her car; and she had no way to call for
outside assistance because she did not have a telephone connection in the
trailer and cellular coverage was not available where the home was located.
Eventually Ms. Thomas and her boyfriend waited until they were sure the
Mr. Morris was on the back porch so that they could run out the front door
to get to a neighbor's home a quarter mile away to use a phone. ....
Nov. 27 a In the mean time, Joe
Morris remains Chair at the Health Dept., a position of trust and authority.
Nov. 27 a Kim's allegations are just
that, allegations.
Nov. 27 a Of course, we know something
about Morris' out of control violent behavior. On more than one occasion,
Morris has come to the Communicator office with violence on his mind. The
last time was a couple years back when he slapped the ace cub reporter's
glasses to the floor.
Nov. 27 a How did Morris get away with
such out of control behavior? Charges were filed, statements were taken,
admission of guilt was heard but the investigating officer Green Shirt
Gonzales died three days before the case was to come to Court.
Nov. 27 a Morris got lucky that time.
Maybe not this time.
Nov. 25 a We're taking a little
time for life at home. Hope everyone has a nice time with family and friends.
Nov. 25 a it's hard to find handymen
in Clayberry. Here's a couple you might be interested in
Nov. 25 Ron Walls is young guy that
can handle many handyman jobs.Those fix up projects you've been putting
off might be right up Ron's alley. 304 941-2972. He even showed up on time!
Nov. 25 a Matt Carte graduated last
Spring from CCHS and is taking some electronics training at Carver. Need
some beginning level electro work? Try Matt 587-4954.
Nov. 24 a With a trace of rain to soften
the leaf noise and warm temps, this years buck season is nearly perfect.
Nov. 24 a County Commission meets
Wed morning at 10 am. Other than that public gathering, most of us are
either in the woods or otherwise staying away from work tasks. It's the
week of deer camp. The one week out of the year, Clayberry shuts down for
fun.
Nov. 24 a News if it happens.
Nov. 22 p As we near the season of
over eating and families coming home to be together, the government said
49 million Americans are unsure of where their next meal is coming from.
That is almost
one in six . . . and 17 million of those are kids.
Nov. 22 p Out of control students?
PUT EM ON Ridilin was the battle cry for years. Now it's
pot. From the NY Times: Several Bay Area doctors who recommend
medical marijuana for their patients said in recent interviews that their
client base had expanded to include teenagers with psychiatric conditions
including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Nov. 22 p Dubbya's reign of economic
terror continues 11 months into the Obama fight to restore the country,
23 states and Washington D.C. reported that their unemployment
rates increased, and 14 states had jobless rates above the national
average
Nov. 22 p And finally on the
national front, the US Post Office said no
way to forwarding Santa letters addressed to the North Pole. Another
sad in US history.
Nov. 22 p Here at home papers were
served this week on another costly lawsuit.
Nov. 22 p Stump Morton is suing
Black Shirt Robert Belt, Jeff Rider, Top Badge, and County Commission for
the civil rights violating actions of Robert Belt. Out of control thumpy
and smashing are the allegations brought by Mr Morton.
Nov. 22 p Allegations are nothing being
brought against Belt are nothing new. In the past others have come to the
Sheriff who in turned brushed aside any such possibility as preposterous
and Belt is a good officer.
Nov. 22 p Thursday evening county leaders
received much needed training on how to run a public meeting.
Nov. 22 p Warm weather made most of
us forget that this is winter time. With temps in the upper 60s and some
us still wearing short pants, it's tough to think about cutting firewood
and winterizing the house.
Nov. 22 p Colleges shut down in prep
of the Turkey Day holiday off from classes. It's nice seeing the kids return
for a few days..... just a few days please
Nov. 22 p We readied for deer camp.
In the Appalachian Mountains we celebrate the week of Bambi busting with
great vim and vigor. Everything else comes to a screeching halt as the
woods are invaded with locals and visitors alike.
Nov. 22 p That is the few woods left
without NO Hunting signs posted on every tree. The tradition continues
but the area of use has been cut by 3/4s.
Nov. 22 p The big news from the
last seven days, after 5 weeks of deprivation and near death life, the
ace cub reporter got his beloved couch back home and reupholstered. Life
can return to order. It took Dave Reed Upholstery five weeks to get a two
week jo completed but Ohhhhhh how nice.
Nov. 22 p No more grumpy napless afternoon,
the Mel Gibson look alike is ready to resume life as it should be.
Nov. 20 late p Misty Jones, 28, of
Beechy Ridge, Bickmore, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 20 late p For intents and purposes,
Clayberry has shut down for the next week or so. It's buck season, the
week of deer camp. Throughout the county, well except where arsonists have
set woods are ablaze, four wheelers on the back of pick ups, most in camo
whether they're hunting or not, and sales of hunting related items (ammo,
vienna sausage and beer) are on the rise.
Nov. 20 p Some of us are still suffering
in County Clay. Take for instance the ace cub reporter who remains without
his beloved couch for well over four weeks. No naps, no late night TV stretched
out on the ever comfortable sofa.
Nov. 20 p After years of service with
the basset hound on one end and his teenage son on the other, it was time
to be reupholstered. The upholsterer said he would return the soon to look
new item in 2 weeks. With the son returning home for the Turkey week, Great
was the reply. The new couch would be back in place and just perfect for
the trusted davenport minus the dog hair, french fries and chips stuffed
along the edges.
Nov. 20 p That two week deadline for
completion and return has come and gone twice over and more.
Nov. 20 p The son has returned from
WVU. Out a couch and a $380 deposit, the guy won't even return phone calls.
The Mel Gibson look alike is doomed to the vacation week without a comfortable
nap spot. Can anyone imagine the time spent after a Thanksgiving Dinner
anyplace other than on a couch? This has become serious!
Nov. 20 p Maybe a ball bat is in order
for the offending and lazy craftsman! Famine, Avion and Swine Flu,
Wars, Larry Darryl and Darryl and no nap place. What's this world coming
too??
Nov. 20 a Sabra Katherine “Kathy” Reed,
61, of Strange Creek, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 20 a Lawsuits are very expensive.
Another one has been added.
Nov. 20 a Guess the coffee house crowd
was right once again.
Nov. 20 a Filed Nov. 10th in Federal
Court by David Morton, this is a civil contest where David (Stump) wants
$$$ for violation of his civil rights.
Nov. 20 a Who's named?
At the forefront is Black Shirt Robert Belt (new nickname, Thumpy) and
fellow Deputy Jeff Rider, our Top Badge, and the County Commission which
has 20 days to respond.
Nov. 20 a This case is in addition
to the criminal investigation now in progress on Robert Belt.
Nov. 20 a Both relate to the Sept 28
2009 events at the Courthouse (see latest Communicator for details) and
Nov. 14 2007 when Belt and Rider entered Morton's home in Maysel.
Nov. 20 a From the Court papers:
Defendants Belt and Ryder arrived at the plaintiff's home at 9:40pm. ...
the plaintiff politely asked them to remove their boots so as to not stain
the white carpet in his home... Ryder removed his boots prior to walking
on the carpet .... Defendant Belt became enraged and stated "F!!! you and
the white carpet". ... in a state of uncontrollable rage Defendant
Belt hit him repeatedly with the butt of his flashlight and physically
threw the plaintiff against the dresser and proceeded to strike him about
the face and head.... Defendant Ryder failed to intervene or in any way
stop belt's excessive use of force ..... since Nov. 14 2007
Belt has initiated numerous traffic stops on the plaintiff for no purpose
other than to harass and intimidate....
Nov. 20 a Keep in mind, OJ beat the
criminal charges but the civil case cost him a fortune. That same thang
could happen to Clayberry if Stump Morton prevails.
Nov. 19 a Warm temps and bright sunshine
in Nov.? We're getting spoiled.
Nov. 19 a Tonight there's a class on
how to use Robert's Rule of order and keep a public meeting in order. Something
Clayberry has needed for years. See ADVISORY page for details.
Nov. 19 a Stump Morton is pointing
the finger at Black Shirt Robert Belt as an officer that gets out of control
and beats the stuffin's out of people while in uniform. Two alleged incidents
are in the latest Communicator
Nov. 19 a The coffeehouse crowd is
passing around that a civil lawsuit has also been filed in the Federal
Courts. In addition to Belt, they're saying that Black Shirt Rider has
been included for not stopping the face bashing two years ago, our Top
Badge for knowing of the out of control Belt the Basher and not doing anything
about it, and the County Commission because they actually do all the hiring.
Nov. 19 a We're making a trip to Charleston
to see if the suit has been filed. Post coming later tonight.
Nov. 19 a Lawsuits are very costly.
True we have insurance coverage but loss of time and paying the deductibles
plus settlement $$$$, it all adds up and out of tax pockets. Did we mention
such also increases insurance premiums?
Nov. 19 a Controversy is growing
over Fire Departments, recent forest fires on private property and who
is allowed to go on posted lands to put out the blazes. A good rain may
be the only thing to help now.
Nov. 19 a Over on our LINK page is
the quick click to the West Virginia Jail web site. Here's another link
and
independent link to W Va convict
info.
Nov. 19 a Lookin for deals on Black
Friday. How about all the flyers
on one web site.
Nov. 18 a The latest edition
of the Communicator is now on news stands almost around the world. Well...
at least in five counties.
Nov. 18 a Our lead story
covers the winter indictments and background reading from each case. Included
is the latest on the Black shirt Robert Belt being investigated on criminal
allegations of continued harassment of Stump Morton, many of the follow
up emails subjecting pedophile Jim Knotts, and a little piece on
our Top Badge often referred to as the little Czar. Sure to make for some
good reading.
Nov. 18 a 70 cents and worth every
penny.
Nov. 18 a After about 6 days of absolute
warm sunshine looks like Clayberry will receive a little rain today. With
the forest fire season in high gear and one fire burning for days, the
rain may over some relief.
Nov. 18 a Better update coming later
today.
Nov. 16 late p Elma E. Butcher,
81, of Clay, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 16 late p William T. Summers,
59, of Strange Creek, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 16 p while at the Courthouse
today, a couple of the workers commented on a bug returning to this site.
We've checked again and feel the portal of clean of ANY infection. If you
see something, please email with the info. Thanks
Nov. 16 p We're in typing mode as we
work the night away on the next Communicator. Until we get the thing out
the door Tuesday around 4pm, no updates.
Nov. 16 p Our lead story will cover
the details on the latest indictments, church robbers in Ivydale, our new
hometown hero, a lady opening up a big can of potty mouth while in the
Courtroom, the Black Shirt Belt investigation, and maybe even a dab on
what's really going on at the Courthouse.
Nov. 16 p Just 70 cents and worth
every penny.
Nov. 15 late p The norm is to provide
a weekend wrap covering the last seven days and do that sometime each Sunday.
Without a couch even the dog looks sad. After spending the weekend finishing
up the bathroom remodel job how about something interesting.
Nov. 15 p Black Shirt Robert Belt has
been a deputy since before our Top Badge was elected 4 1/2 years ago. Every
once in a while you hear a story on the guy. The stories cover out of check
behavior for anybody especially someone in law enforcement. As far as we
know, often from not the most reliable sources, they're just stories.
We haven't heard any reports of disciplinary action on the veteran Black
Shirt.
Nov. 15 p That includes an accounting
provided by Stump Morton from a couple years ago where Morton says Belt
thumped the crap out of him while in his Maysel home. Broken jaw,
broken eyeball socket and more. To date, it's just been Stump talking.
Nov. 15 p A second story comes
from Morton dated Sept. 28 2009. According to Stump , as he was leaving
a Magistrate's office ( paying a moving violation ticket), Belt preceded
to knock the wind out of him for no reason other than out of control behavior.
With several witnesses there on the 28th as well as a security tape, this
story may be growing some legs.
Nov. 15 p After Stump asked our Top
Badge to investigate the incident and nothing happened, after Stump asked
the local and So Charleston Green Shirts and nothing happened, and after
a phone call to the FBI where once again there was zip follow up, there
is now some paperwork
Nov. 15 p Somewhere in there, according
to Stump , requested a copy of the security tape from the head Black Shirt.
He never got it.
Nov. 15 p A couple weeks
ago Morton's attorney asked the Prosecutor to forward a copy of tape, actually
a digital recording,
Nov. 15 p Three days ago, Friday, a
formal letter from the Circuit Court came to the Courthouse. This letter
makes mention that a formal investigation is now mandated.
Nov. 15 p You can hear anything at
Go Mart and you might even hear several versions of the same story. As
for Stump, not challenging his words but as we told him, unless there's
some court papers, something, anything, it's just he said he said and nothing
more.
Nov. 15 p There is now something to
go on. Full details in Tuesday's Communicator. Your only source for real
news in Clayberry.
Nov. 13 late p Plenty of good stuff
to do this weekend in and around Clayberry. Check out the EVENTS page for
details.
Nov. 13 late p The BDA Saturday Night
Consignment Auction is under new management as of last weekend. Kayo will
remain as the auctioneer but the The Brian and Kim Adkins family is reworking
the place including a Christmas auction coming soon. Their ad will be in
the next Communicator
Nov. 13 p Some call Clay County's only
independent newspaper the agitator. Recommended by Commissioner Slinky
more than a year ago as great reading and very entertaining, The Communicator
is more often than not the only source for news here in the slow lane.
Nov. 13 p This web portal is also something
that agitates. For instance
Nov. 13 p If you look over on the ADVISORY
page, on the free Big Otter Bingo ad, there's a one liner: hassle free
parking Sandy.
Nov. 13 p Who's Sandy? We're not sure
but during a recent Big Otter Fire Dept meeting, she accused Boardster
Holly Cunningham of inserting "hassle free" to their free listing.
Nov. 13 p Knowing full well the huge
rift within the BOFD, their last court battle neighbor Magistrate Jeff
Boggs, the last Spring parking episode, and all the turmoil they got into
after an acre of parking space beside the firehouse, we added the
hassle free parking to their free ad
Nov. 13 p When we found out the sandy
lady accused Cunningham of the penmanship we changed the hassle free parking
to hassle free parking Sandy.
Nov. 13 p Oh boy! Hadn't been
back in town but a few minutes until the Sandy lady called. After several
minutes on the phone, the ace cub reporter admitted that he added the zinger
to get her goat.
Nov. 13 p Telling the truth doesn't
always work out folks.
Nov. 13 p After a Sandy threat
of "you don't know know who you're talking too", (true we don't), Mr Mel
Gibson look alike said thanks and hung up the phone.
Nov. 13 p Less than two hours back
in Clayberry, and World War III is probably stirred up right now. Got ta
luv the place.
Nov. 12 a We've got a full day
coming
Nov. 12 a Big tax sale at the Courthouse
around 10 am. Good chance to realize some Clayberry holdings on the cheap.
Nov. 12 a County Commission meets at
10 as well. Sure would be a good time for county employees to ask for Christmas
bonuses!
Nov. 12 a After the meeting, Clay County's
senior Statesman RT Sizemore will be honored with a luncheon.
Nov. 12 a Thursday night down at the
Procious Water Plant, Clay Roane PSD will convene their monthly huddle
at 7pm. The agenda is posted over on the ADVISORY page.
Nov. 12 a Deadline for Communicator
submissions is Saturday at noon. Email your stuff ASAP.
Nov. 12 a Today Jim Knotts will beginning
packing for his prison term. Lets see now, socks, toothbrush, comb, clean
underwear.... KY jelly.
Nov. 12 a No updates tonight, plan
to head off with the wifey and see theWVU rug rat . Maybe take in a big
dinner as well.
Nov. 11 a Janet Christine Cornell,
44, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 11 a It's a day off work for government
workers and school kids. For many it's a chance to start Christmas
shopping. For the rest of us, it may be the last warm day for honey do's
Nov. 11 a How about a story with a
happy ending.
Nov. 11 a Sunday a little four year
old managed to wander away from Granny. Wander he did up a hillside more
than 1000 feet from the Wallback area home.
Nov. 11 a About every fire dept, ambulance
worker, Badge, and good neighbor in the county spent over 2 hours in the
search. Fortunately, last Sunday was very mild and the youngster was found
safe and sound. The Mom says she wishes to thank everyone that helped in
the search and mentioned Kenny Scott as the young man that actually found
the curtain climber.
Nov. 11 a Clay County PSD handed
out $500 Christmas bonus Ok's yesterday during their monthly meeting. PSD
Chair Greg Fitzwater said the big cheeses at the West Virginia Public Service
Commission and the West Viriginia Ethics Commission such hand outs are
A OK with them. There's nothing illegal about such practice under state
code.
Nov. 11 a In 2008 our Top Badge did
that and now the Clay County PSD is doing so. If it's good for those folks
why not the rest of the government workers. Time to belly up to the trough
!
Nov. 11 a Clay County has a government
mandated Master Land Use Plan to guide the use of mined out lands. The
plan was put together five years ago by a stand alone committee of 12.
State law requires the plan to be updated every three years. During the
last CCC meeting, Larry Darryl and Darryl set up a meeting of the original
group for last night at 5:30.
Nov. 11 a The volunteer committee was
suppose to meet at the Courthouse in the Commission room. with Slinky being
the guy designated to unlock the place. The aging, sagging, Commissioner
Slininooggor was no where to be found.
Nov. 11 a Nine members of the volunteer
group did manage to get in the building and hold their first organizational
meeting with Consol Energy. No decisions made with a second meeting planned
for early Dec.
Nov. 11 a If the ace cub reporter had
a couch, he would take a long nap this afternoon.
Nov. 11 a Have some time off today
and thank a Vet.
Nov. 9 late p HAPPY 15TH
BIRTHDAY KAYLA CUMMINGS
Nov. 9 p HAPPY 8th BIRTHDAY TO
COLBY GROSE
Nov. 9 p Tuesday morning all the newly
indicted come before the Judge to enter their plea. Action starts at 9am
Nov. 9 p Clay Co PSD convenes their
monthly meeting across from the Courthouse at 11am Tuesday. Agenda items
include: Christmas bonuses
Nov. 9 p Tuesday, 5:30, is another
public meeting called the Master land Use Plan meeting. FOur years ago,
Fred Sampson headed up the state mandated committee which resulted in a
muchly improved long term plan for the county relating to coal mining.
Nov. 9 p This time around watch for
the CCC and BDA to get the gears all gummed up.
Nov. 9 p Ten years ago after a public
outcry, the CCC organized and hosted a training session for all agencies
that operate under state Sunshine laws. With State Deputy Attorney General
Dawn Warfield as the speaker, the CCC room overflowed with those seeking
answers and ways to skirt existing law.
Nov. 9 a Clark D. “Chuck” Dotson, 58,
of Glen, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 9 a Chucky as many called him
was quite the character. For instance...
Nov. 9 a Installing heating and air
conditioning units was his forte. Sometimes Chuck would spend long periods
under your house. Afterwards it would be common to see a bunch of empty
beer cans in the crawl space or basement.
Nov. 9 a One time after installing
an outside A/C unit, Chucky said everything was working fine and done.
After his leaving, we realized he hooked the big unit up using an extension
cord. Turned out, it was MY own extension cord!
Nov. 9 a Years ago this ace cub reporter
put up a big sign at the Queen Shoals bridge which read: CHUCKY LIES. What
happened was Chucky promised to return to a furnace install and finish
the job. For three weeks the sign hung along the road until the fellow
finished his work. Each time he drove, rode by, he honked and grinned.
Nov. 9 a Last night while finishing
a home redo job, I picked up a yellow handled vice grip set of pliers.
20 years ago during one of his last efforts here at the home front, Chuck
Dotson forgot em.
Nov. 9 a Whether it was 30 plus
years ago in Scouting at "Buckskin" or yelling at him over some quirk,
Chucky added the color and zest to Clayberry. He will be sorely missed.
Nov. 8 late p Puter worms buried in
over the weekend. We think the attack is cleaned as of 2pm today. If you
notice any warnings popping up, please email With each update we're checking
to see if the infection comes back before we post. Translation: Slow updates
for the next couple days.
Nov. 8 p This county is a hard
nut to crack. First they said, he'll never get arrested. He did. Then they
said the case will be tossed. It wasn't. He'll never do a day in prison.
Nov. 8 p Well, Jim Knotts doesn't report
to Bubba until the 13th. the way we understand it, Knotts is guaranteed
a full year and maybe little longer.
Nov. 8 p We still have people in the
county saying, he'll somehow get out of the time behind bars. There's only
one way that could happen and we're not even going to go there!
Nov. 8 p Tuesday afternoon the ace
cub reporter went down with some kind of flu. For 12 hours it was shock
and awe from the throne. If swine flu is worse than that 12 hours of H,
God pity those with it.
Nov. 8 p Knotts was on Monday.
Then came TG Cruickshank Jr. at the end of the week, A one time business
leader and pillar of the community. TG plead guilty to watching kiddy porn
and was sentenced last week to a couple years in a Federal slammer.
Nov. 8 p TG gets a couple years for
watching porn. Knotts had sex with at least one 11 year old and sounds
like he may get out before TG.
Nov. 8 p Some things we just don't
understand but are thankful the wheels of justice turned the two into the
felons they are.
Nov. 8 p We're not saying in
any way shape or form this happened to TG, but take a gander what a
hacker can do to you.
Nov. 8 p Also this week came
the latest class of accused during the Winter Grand Jury. 14 in all.
Nov. 8 p Funding came for a new Town
of Clay water plant more than a decade ago. On Wed construction crews got
into gear clearing the site. Over $5 m will be spent. Months ago, Council
was told that a water rate increase would be needed to cover the new mortgage.
Nov. 8 p The town sells the wet stuff
to Clay Co and Clay Roane PSDs. When the Town raises rates, everybody elses
has to go up as well. Bend over wa wa users, it's coming real soon and
there ain't a thing you can do about it. When you cry, I can't afford it!,
tough, too late. The debt has to be met.
Nov. 8 p In addition to covering
bad guys, the BDA met last week. All in all a pretty quiet 60 minute session
with the center of attention being the econ dev group agreeing 100% to
come into the fold and be the third party in hiring a full time economic
development coordinator for the county. When are they hiring ? The
BDA said right now! But of course they , the CCC, and the CAEZ have no
say in who gets hired or when or what the new person will do. A select
three person committee is in control of all that.
Nov. 8 p After a home made connoction
of vegetable soup with hominy and tons of spices added, Friday night some
kind of crud hit the Mel Gibson look alike again. Worse than the flu on
Tuesday, Friday night for the entire night, little Mr high and mighty watched
the world pass by once again sitting on the ceramic throne. Without even
a couch for comfort in-between those nasty trips, how could it get any
worse?
Nov. 8 p Without warning, without cause,
Irene the basset hound came into the still being remodeled bathroom and
took a big dump right in the middle of the floor! If barfing till it turns
green isn't bad enough, the added aroma of fresh dog poo did little to
make things any better for the sickly reporter.
Nov. 8 p You couldn't tell it's
Nov. this weekend . With temps in the 70s and bright sunshine, beautiful.
With recovery 90% complete Saturday afternoon, Irene gave the look of :
why am I out here on the dog run instead of inside on the carpet.
Nov. 8 p That ##!!! dog ain't seeing
the inside of Tall House again!
Nov. 8 a Our little buddy in NY came
back sometime last night and did the i frame insert on this site. Thanks
CW Jr, KB, PM., BB., for alerting me
Nov. 8 a Working on the attack as of
8:15 this morning.
Nov. 8 a Update coming as soon as the
problem is cleared up.
Nov. 6 late p Eula Mae Kemper
Cole, 80, of Procious, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 6 p It's been a banner week
for sentencing Clayberry business leaders. Judge Facemire put the whammy
on Jim Knotts on Monday. Yesterday in Federal Court, Judge Joseph Goodwin
sentenced TG Cruikshank to two years behind bars followed by 15 years of
supervised released.
Nov. 16 p TG was the heir apparent
to the local Chevy dealership, ran for public office more than once, and
family man. My how times change with the click of a mouse and viewing kiddy
porn.
Nov. 6 p Grand Jury convened on Tuesday.
Behind closed doors they came up with this group of fine Clayonians for
review...
Nov. 6 p Dorsel Ramsey Burglary, Assault
during the commission of a felony, assault
Nov. 6 p Clifton Woods
Escape
Nov. 6 p Eric Carte possession
with intent to deliver a controlled substance
Nov. 6p David Hanshaw uttering
x 4
Nov. 6 p Samuel Nottingham Det of prop.,
conspiracy, attempt, conspiracy
Nov. 6 p Crystal Nottingham Dest of
pro., conspiracy, attemp, conspiracy
Nov. 6 p Billy R Stewart Manufacturing
a Sched I Controlled Substance
Nov. 6 p Michael Shoults Poss
with intent to deliver a controlled substance
Nov. 6p Jonathon Matthew Humphrey
poss of chil porn x 25
Nov. 6p Eric Hamrick Burglary, conspiracy,
petit larcent, conspiracy
Nov. 6 p Morgan Belt Burglary
conspiracy, petit larceny, conspiracy
Nov. 6 p Bruce Belt burglary, conspiracy,
petit larceny, conspiracy
Nov. 6 p Amanda Belt Burglary, conspiracy,
petit larceny, conspiracy
Nov. 6p Jeffrey Adam Morris B&E
a building other than a dwelling, petit larceny, dest of prop
Nov. 6 p The public cna hear them all
say Not me Judge, I didn't do it, Tuesday Nov. 10th at 9 am
Nov. 6 a Anybody else scratching
their heads over the Ft Hood shooter. One guy and two pistols killing 13
and seriously wounding 28. All alone, one person?
Nov. 6 a Last night the BDA met for
about an hour where all walked in lock step to formalize the long stalled
partnership with the CCC and CAEZ to hire a full time Eco Dev Coordinator.
Nodding in agreement the BDA also agreed to hire the person and em to work
before the old post office building building is renovated into new office
digs.
Nov. 6 a Unfortunately, the BDA has
no say in the job specs, hiring or operation of the position. That's entirely
left up to an independent Committee of 3, Mike Pierson, Mike Boggs, and
Connie Lupardus.
Nov. 6 a With sunshine and dry
predicted over the next couple days, better get out and get the last of
the Fall honey do's completed.
Nov. 6 a Over 2400 clicked on
this page Wednesday. Thanks and when you see one of our advertisers, tell
them thanks too.
Nov. 6 a One more follow up email on
Deloris' email in support of our newest pedophile Jim Knotts. This from
Harry Grimes: Dear Deloris, How on earth can you defend a pedophile
like this idiot. I don't care if he was the god damn Pope or had 20 kids,
he needs to be punished. His family needs to think back and try to explain
why they didn't have a clue what he was doing to these kids, yes if there
is one , there are many more. You have a warped mind, attacking the best
reporter in Clay! Wake up
Nov. 6 a How refreshing. A potty
mouth email that ain't directed at AW
Nov. 5 a Dempsey E.” Buck” Coleman,
67, of Bomont, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 5 a Arrene A. Sears, of
Ivydale, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 5 a Clay County Business
Development authority convenes this afternoon at 5pm. A couple months back
the group voted unanimously to sever their tie with the CAEZ in the partnership
to hire a full time Director. Since then everything on the table has changed
about including the CAEZ Board allowing Connie Lupardus to at least consider
working with the BDA in the project.
Nov. 5 a As soon as the BDA realizes
the only reason they're involved is their $$$, and they have little if
any say in the Directors tasks, should make for an interesting meeting
tonight.
Nov. 5 a Most of the time Roy Brown's
picture shows up in The Communicator, the caption starts out, on or about
such a date.... Now on the straight and narrow, Brown got hitched
last week and got his and Sarah's picture and caption in the paper in a
positive light. Good for Roy
Nov. 5 a Last night the CCHS
girl's volleyball team put it all over Liberty. Tonight they take on Philip
Barbour on their way to a regional championship bid. Go Lady Panthers!
Nov. 5 a Yesterday morning's post included
an email from a Deloris Perry with a different look at the recent
convictions of felon pedophile Jim Knotts. If you missed it, take a gander
down.
Nov. 5 a The response to that posting
has been substantial to say the least. Most are unprintable even on this
web portal. There was one particularly in the know response. Here it is
with editing: Dear Mr.Waddell, This e-mail is not only for Ms.Perry,
but for anyone that cares to read it. Mr.Waddell may have an opinion,
but what I have to say are the facts. I am the ex-wife of James L.Knotts.I
knew my ex-husband since I was a child ,when his Dad Leo would sit me on
his lap and chew up peanuts and feed them to me. I started dating my ex-husband
when I was only 12 years old. He forged my Birth Certificate when I was
15 years old, to 17 yrs. old so we could get married, and No I wasn't Pregnant.
The Fact he molested 3 little girls not just one!
The Fact,
Yes he took the Kennedy Plea with a stipulation that charges wouldn't be
brought against him for Molesting ..... XXXXX XXXXX ,and then
there's another niece he touched, but was old enough to tell him
Don't you ever touch me again! Was my ex-husband thinking about
his ex-wife (Me) and Our Sons when he was caught in Bed many times with
... ( XXXXX)and his excuse was, She was scared and I fell asleep,
And the Fact that he could write a letter to a little girl that started
with Dear Lover! and A Phrase in that letter that said "If Loving You Is
A Sin then I will go to Hell". When she stayed with us he would
take her in the bathroom and give her a Bath with the door shut, and did
I think anything was wrong with that? No! He was her Uncle Jim, and
she loved him very much. Was my ex-husband thinking about 3 little Girls
or his perverted Pleasure! And Yes I felt Guilt, and Pain, and Hurt,
And I Still do!
Jim Knotts
was a good man, "so it seemed "He had Wonderful caring Parents, 2 Wonderful
Sons, A Granddaughter at that time. Good Friends, and most of all
a Wife that Loved him Very Much! And Yes a Business Man, Up Standing
Citizen in The Community. And do we know what a Child Molester Looks
Like, NO WE DON'T!! Because they do look normal.
They just hide behind the face of that Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather,
and Business Leader of the Community.
Connie Knotts Ex-Wife of James L.Knotts
Nov. 5 a Fall is time for getting ready
for winter and doing those honey do's long put off....
Nov. 5 a As remodeling continues, lessons
are learned. Like, new bathtubs are very slicky. Those nice shiny white
plastic tub enclosures. all straight and glued to the wall, they
come tearing lose very easy when a 185 pounder goes grabbing for those
little shelves in the corner.
Nov. 5 a You ought to use gloves
when removing old wallpaper with that liquid stripper. Although is doesn't
take wallpaper off for crap, it really does a softening job on thumbnails.
Nov. 5 a You don't know how lucky you
if you own a good soft couch, a napper. Now at the upholsterer for the
third week...... The comfortable couch is missed in the worst way. Like,
with the old one, if you needed some spare change, just reach down the
inside and WooWaLaa, quarters and dimes emerged. Need something to munch
on, there was always a potato chip or broken pretzel... well except the
time the pretzel turned out to be a hidden piece of dog food.
Nov. 5 a If you needed something to
start a fire in the stove, all you had to do was run your hand across it
and poof, there was enough dog hair to start even the dampest kindling.
Nov. 5 a I miss my couch...
Nov. 4 a The world didn't end
Nov. 4 a We're not all wearing towels
wrapped around our heads.
Nov. 4 a And, there's still a good
supply of chicken in every grocery store.
Nov. 4 a A year ago today Obama De
Bama was elected to the White House as our first ever Hawaiian President.
Nov. 4 a What took the Republicrats
8 years to tear apart, after 11 months at the helm, isn't it great to have
someone there that can speak in complete sentences.
Nov. 4 a Was watching the biggest loser
show last night. Those folks were happy to loe 4 pounds in 7 days. Ha!!!!!!!!
Nov. 4 a the ace cub reporter has got
them beat hands down. After 8 hours of barfing and squirting, lost 4 pounds.
Nov. 4 a And Yes, he's still got plenty
of the brown stuff left!
Nov. 3 late p Mr and Mrs Communicator
reader, the latest edition is now available. Our above the fold lead covers
what we saw Monday afternoon during the sentencing of Jim Knotts.
Nov. 3 p Our angle is basically, any
46 year that has sex with an 11 year old should have his winky removed
or be sent straight to Hell. Others have a different opinion.
Nov. 3 p For instance, this email:
As
i sit here and read your so called reporting on Jim Knotts, i can't help
but feel sorry for some one like you who seems to thrive on other peoples
pain. You stated he is a parent, grandparent, a leader he is also a husband.
Yet you didn't seem to care about his wife, kids or grand kids, when you
passed your opinion that there's a special place in "Hell" for him. Since
you like to give your opinion even if no one wants it, i thought
you could pass my opinion along as well, even if you don't want it. Your
a sad excuse of a so called reporter. Since what you had to say was just
that "Your Opinion" and not facts. After all your not "GOD"!!! A
reporter only reports facts not his OPINION!!
Deloris Perry Newport News,Va
Nov. 3 p Everybody has a different
idea on what to do with a pervert. If you'd be interested in presenting
your view to Ms Perry, here's her email: DeeBo35Too@aol.com
Nov. 3 p Sometime early this morning
after getting The Communicator to bed. Thunder squirts and barfing galore
filled every receptacle. The trip to Spencer to pick up the finished product
was a wet one to say the least. Oh how the ace cub reporter
longs for his couch for a stretch out session. Still no couch!
Nov. 3 p Was going to sit in the wifey's
new recliner. With the real possibility of filling the seat with the wet
brown stuff, ain't no way, not if I want to live in this house !
Nov. 2 late p Without saying he was
sorry, nor showing any remorse, community leader, business owner, parent,
grand parent, pedophile Jim Knotts was sentenced to two 1 to 5 years sentences,
consecutively, plus fines and court costs.
Nov. 2 p When asked if he wanted to
say anything, other than sounding like he was railroaded into a guilty
plea, he said little else.
Nov. 2 p There's a special place
in Hell for child molester James Knotts.
Nov. 2 p Full details in Clay
County's award winning, community based, Communicator coming out
mid afternoon Tuesday.
Nov. 1 late p John William Gency,
89 of Clay, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 1 p From the email bag:
Harold Lee, former West Virginia State Policeman, Big Lee as we called
him, is gravely ill. He is in the hospital and would appreciate cards
from his friends. Please send cards to Harold Lee, 102 Summit Street,
Spencer, WV., 25276
Nov. 1 p How about we just hit the
bright spots for a wrap up.
Nov. 1 p Saturday mid day the Clay
Middle School Mustangs won the Central West Virginia Conference Championship
over Summersville, 20 to 8. In the mud and the yuck, our team excelled.
A great way to polish off a perfect season.
Nov. 1 p Saturday night the Pee Wee
football league held their New River COnference Super Bowl. Clay's A team
came out on top in a hard fought battle against Oak Hill, 26-0..
Nov. 1 p Trick or Treaters came
out in force Saturday night. With no nastiness heard on the scanner, it
was a great night for all.
Nov. 1 p The rain is washing away our
fall colors. About all that's left are the rusty browns on the Sycamores.
Nov. 1 p For the Mel Gibson look alike,
Monday will mark two weeks without a couch. No stretching out for a quiet
snooze in 13 days so far.
Nov. 1 p With the beginning of the
new month, public meetings are a plenty. School Board meets Monday night
at the Standard Bryant Annex building on Gump St. Here's
the agenda for that gathering. Tuesday brings together Clay Town Council
and the CAEZ.
Nov. 1 p Also this week is the sentencing
of one time community leader, Jim Knotts at 3pm Monday.
Nov. 1 p Grand Jury convenes Tuesday
for another term of locking up the druggies.
Nov. 1 p The school system is posting
the number of students with flu like symptoms on their web site. That link
is now available over on our LINK page about 3/4 way down the list or
here.
Nov. 1 p Last week we asked you
to find the longest word type able using just the second line on the keyboard.
One guy told us the word was : flasks. We thought that was pretty good
until Rhonda Dennis came up with Kladdkaka which is a word and type
of Swedish cake.
Nov. 1 p race car spelled
backward spells race car
Nov. 1 p eat is the only word that
if you take the 1st letter and move it to the last, it spells its past
tense, ate
Nov. 1 p Health insurance companies
are aggressively raising premiums at the same time they are fighting to
stop the creation of public non-profit funds that would give them serious
competition. Read a little more on the down
and dirty big wigs.
Nov. 1 p What's all the fuss
about? After all the noise over Democrats' push for a government insurance
plan to compete with private carriers, coverage numbers are finally in:
Two
percent.
Nov. 1 p Good news: Five drug
companies are now increasing production of the vaccine for the H1N1 swine
flu, and 10
million more doses are expected next week
Nov. 1 p Bad news: The multi
year ice covering the Arctic Ocean has effectively vanished.
Nov. 1 p Next time a Badge gives you
a ticket, tell him it's
not your fault, the reason you drive so poorly is because you have
bad genes.
Nov. 1 p We're in shut down mode
until we get The Communicator out the door Tuesday afternoon sometime.
Until then, you're on your own.