January
2008 News
Jan 31 a Last night's CCHS basketball
game looked more like a football game than B Ball. We won, 62 to 40 but
it was a bruiser for sure. JV also won last night, 49 -47. Go Clay!
Jan 31 a Notice the new
ad above. Between it and the first yard sale notice on the EVENTS page,
it must be Spring in the Appalachian Mountains.
Jan 31 a We'd like to add some juicy
newsy item but little in going on..... except over at Clay Development
Corp where, according to Linda Adkins, the CDC gang is refusing to hand
out W-2s to anyone that quit the super secret social service provider
in 2007. While working employees were given their W-2s before the Jan 31st
deadline, those that left the group mid year, they have to wait.
Jan 31 a Some in the county say,
I'll never vote for a black man for President. Others say, I ain't voting
for no stinkin' woman! How about some emails clickers. What's your prediction?
Is Clayberry that prejudiced? Between Obama de Bama and McCain, who's the
winner. Between Hitlery and McCain, again. your thoughts please.
Jan 31 a If want your emails
printed in The Communicator, please say so.
Jan 30 a Last night the CCHS
Panthers barely got past Calhoun, 65 to 52. It was nip and tuck all night
long. Tonight at 7:30 they take on the rough and rowdy So Harrision
team. Come out and support the home team.
Jan 30 a Yesterday WYAP put out
the plea for a volunteer sportscaster for tonight's ball game. Listen in
tonight to hear Top Badge Randy Holcomb as YAP's guest sportscaster.
Jan 30 a Is your home on the
auction block? It may be soon. Here\s
the scoop and it ain't pretty.
Jan 30 a Do you think riding
an illegal bike warrants
getting Tazed? Happened down South and the Badges down there say, sure
it's OK.
Jan 30 a Sure that satellite is big
and weighs a bunch, but don't worry, it might miss us. Might.
Jan 30 a How about an update on stuffing
a battery probe in your brain to improve memory loss. Seems
to be working.
Jan 30 a The White House
will ask Congress next week for another $70
billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, an amount that would
help cover operational costs only.
Jan 29 p Tonight the CCHS Panthers
start a home game stand. Tip off is 7:30pm Go Clay! Support
the home team by showing up for the action. YAP radio will be broadcasting
the game.
Jan 29 p The radio
station needs some help Wed night. Sportscaster Robert Thomas can't do
the CCHS game. They need someone to sit in with Phil Carte for the coverage.
Not hard to do and a lot of fun too. How about you? Call Phil at
4954 or the station 8353.
Jan 29 p Need a Job? See JOBS page
now
Jan 29 p We might have some real
contests this election cycle. For instance..
Jan 29 p In the 11th Senatorial District
we have 6 candidates including one Republicrat. Candidates include: Sue
Blake Andersen (Craigsville), Jerry Cook (Rainelle), Elizabeth Sampson
(Clay), Dr. Carlotta Evans (Summersville), Aubry Wilson (R., Upshur
Co), and Bill Laird (Fayette). With each county supporting their own candidate,
who has the least political baggage comes into play.
If candidate Sampson can hold all of
Clay and pick up a few votes in the Nicholas and Webster counties, Clayberry
may have its first sitting elected Senator since little Mr Sticky Fingers,
Randy Schoonover.
Jan 29 p In the 33rd House of Delegates
race (serves Northern Clay), with all Demorats running, the race will be
won in the primary election in May.
Jan 29 p Candidates in the 33rd: Dave
Walker from Clay, Ron Blankenship, Diann Clothier, Larry Cottrell, all
from Calhoun County, and Rick Frame from Gilmer
Jan 29 p With three running from Calhoun
and Gilmer County chopped down to about 300 votes; the votes will be watered
down big time. Dave Walker has his best chance of winning ever. It'll
take about 2000 votes to win district wide. Clay could walk out with a
delegate in Dave Walker.
Jan 29 p Rain got you down? Depressed?
Old car hard to start? Check out the CLASSIFIED page for that white Cadilac.
Mr Johnson out Harrison has it and is it ever nice with a capitol N.
Jan 29 a Wanda Nellene (King)
Hanna, 58, of Duck, see OBITUARY page
Jan 29 a Fabion Brown over at
Valley Fork lost two "shocking collars" out of the back of his truck
Sunday evening. The collars and small test light were in a black plastic
box. The collars are worthless to anyone else without the handheld shocker
unit. If anyone finds the lost goods, how about calling Fabion 587-9927
Jan 29 a Last night my President spoke.
He told us all is well and not to worry. It was his last State of Union
speech. Good
Jan 29 a The
economy is in good shape? Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased
at an annual average rate of 2.6 percent from 2001 through 2006. This ranks
the Dubbya administration 6th out of seven administrations since 1960.
Only the administration of Bush's father had slower annual growth.
Jan 29 a How much is the war
really costing you? Here's
a site that provides answersin every county in the nation and state.
It's sad.
Thanks KL for the link
Jan 29 a We often
give county leadership double H. Here we go again....
Jan 29 a Last night came a call for
an ambulance in Dixie. A 15 year old female was choking, she couldn't breathe.
Dixie is on the Fayette, Nicholas, and Clay County line. 911 Dispatchers
tried in vain to find a unit down there. No General nor JanCare Ambulances
were available. 5 miles away sat the Lizemores ambulance, brand new and
ready for service.
Jan 29 a Instead of calling on Lizemore
they chose to call the nearest Clay Ambulance, more than 20 miles away.
Lizemores was never toned. Sometime later, the Clay Ambulance
driver even reported he was traveling past LVFD. With
the Clay Ambulance in service and heading to Montgomery General Hospital,
that left the bulk of the county without an ambulance!
Jan 29 a One night earlier, Lizemores
was "toned" by 911. They responded quickly and got the job done.
Jan 29 a Our guess is, 911 dispatch
was told to never again call out the Lizemore unit. If that's the case,
our nitwit leaders are risking lives. Sounds like a great opportunity
for an attorney to make some real money. A costly lawsuit may be needed
this time.
Jan 29 a more coming
Jan 27 a Happy last Monday of
the new month in the new year.
Jan 27 a The Bob Stover
wrestling classic is usually a hard fought contest. Saturday event raised
some eyebrows. When one wrestler grabbed the... sack of another, the wresting
match turned into a fight. A real fight.
Jan 27 a January has been a tough month
for our Top Badge. A thug drives off in the Tahoe with Holcomb in tow,
he got his foot ran over by the bad guy, and then has to shoot the crap
out of the Tahoe to get it back.
Jan 27 a Ask the Sheriff about his
encounter with that young strong wrestler. Can anybody else lift
Randy's 500 pounds?
Jan 27 a And the month
ain't over yet!
Jan 27 a Last night we heard the first
Lizemore Ambulance run heading over to Montgomery General. and Yes, they
were using the countywide, 911 dispatch.
Jan 27 a Not naming names but some
of us may have used web sites to download music. No finger pointing now
but you, we, me, millions of people a day do it or have done it. It now
appears the recording industry has come around and offering
LEGAL, free music, about 2,500,000
tunes and counting. Not all the bugs are worked out but, today is the
first day of the new day minus greedy record companies coming after us
with gazilion dollar fines.
Jan 26 p Barbara J. Foster, 61,
of Bickmore, see OBITUARY page
Jan 26 p Our look back...
Jan 26 p By the time you finish reading
this post, one minute, our nation will have spent another $220,000 in a
hopeless oil war. That $15 billion a month for Dubbya's war, most
all our problems could be solved including a college education to all graduating
seniors. That's in just one month.
Jan 26 p National polls show we don't
give a S*** about the war or the American soldier serving over there. 8
more, 5 more, 1 more death is too many
Jan 26 p There have been 4,237 coalition
deaths -- 3,931 Americans, two Australians, 174 Britons, 13 Bulgarians,
one Czech, seven Danes, two Dutch, two Estonians, one Fijian, one Hungarian,
33 Italians, one Kazakh, one Korean, three Latvian, 22 Poles, three Romanians,
five Salvadoran, four Slovaks, 11 Spaniards, two Thai and 18 Ukrainians
-- in the war in Iraq as of January 25, 2008, according to a CNN report.
Jan 26 p Lets see now, we borrow from
China to buy oil from the Saudi's. Does that make sense?
Jan 26 p During Wed's CCC meeting,
an agenda item included discussion on the many many issues of service,
dependability, and 24/7 performance of the Clay County Ambulance Service.
There were no answers.
Jan 26 p Last Wed an Economic Development
Summit was held in the Commission room. Reps from the CAEZ and BDA along
with the CCC were in attendance. After 90 minutes of bragging the meeting
ended without any kind of game plan or commitment for improvement of Clay.
The only decision made: Meet again in July, six months into the year without
directive.
Jan 26 p In the way of Clayberry as
usual, Wed evening, a hearing was held where the public found out, the
site of the new $270,000 911 tower, roads built, gravel laid, trees cut
down, and site leveled, the people that signed the lease AREN'T the people
that own the site. We're building on some one else's land.
Jan 26 p Town Council met Friday.
Faced with a sewer plant operating in the red since being built and nearly
as bad financials through out the town, Council decided to hire a higher
cost sewer plant operator, another water plant operator, and additional
office help. With a water rate increase already voted on, watch for the
upturn to be substantial. WV Water Co., where are you?
Jan 26 p A brand new ambulance service
opened for business Friday when state regulators placed the certification
sticker on Lizemores Fire Dept ambulance. You no longer have to call Nicholas
County for a ride now, just call LVFD.
Jan 26 p Man it got cold this
past week. Two hour delays in the school system made it a little more bare
able to the 3 year olds waiting beside the ride and out in the cold.
Jan 26 p The election season opened
in Clayberry. Saturday night at midnight was the final moment to sign up
for office. There were some surprises this year
Jan 26 p Ivydale's Elizabeth
Sampson placed her name on the ballot in the state Senatorial race, the
spot held by Shirley Love. In the five county district, with Sampson from
here and Bill Laird from Fayette County, this should be a heads up battle
to the finish. If Clay County stands behind Sampson, we have a reaaaal
chance at having our own Senator.
Jan 26 p The 29th House of Delegates
district includes the Town of Clay and south. 29th Delegate race candidates
include incumbents Pino, Perry, Staggers, a Demo that ousted last time
around, Tom Louisis, and from Clay County, Procious crane operator David
Walker. Two Republicrats signed up: Marshall Clay from Fayetteville and
Daniel Wright from Pax. Walker has tried many times over to win a Delegate
perch without luck. This time around, with only one candidate from our
county in the race, Clayberry has a long shot chance at a May primary winner.
With a Repub in the Nov race, the chances are slimmer of having a Clayonian
under the gold dome next year.
Jan 26 p Locally, in the County Commission
race, incumbent Peter Triplett has a formidable opponent with Dave Pierson.
Mike Pierson is also in the race. With two candidates with the same last
name, confusion may play apart in this contest. Many are questioning, who
will Mike Pierson voters draw from, Dave?
Jan 26 p The School Board may
be the one to watch this time around. There are two District B and one
District C slots open. Three seats. Incumbents are Gene King, RB
Legg, newly appointed Jim Dawson, Morgan Triplett and youthful Ronnie Rogers.
Gene and RB are traditional high vote getters. But with Jim Dawson in the
race and a candidate from District A, that's Ronnie, someone could get
bumped. Single shoting will be a big factor in this contest.
Jan 26 p 18 year old Ronnie Rogers
graduated from CCHS last year. Although very wet behind the ear, wouldn't
it be nice to have some first hand experience of life in Clayberry schools
on the Board.
Jan 26 p Morgy Triplett has worked
for the ambulance service for nearly two decades. During that time he has
helped about everyone in the county during tough times. Morgy may be the
sleeper this election. People have long memories.
Jan 26 p Top Badge Randy
Holcomb has several challengers in his bid for a second term in office.
Challengers include perennial candidate Joe Morris from Maysel, Samuel
Morris from Big Otter, and Lizemore\s Tom Auxier.
Jan 26 p Joe Morris, this time
running as a Demorat, is capable of earning around 500 votes. Samuel Morris
is a Clay County native who spent his working life as a Badge down South.
Tom Auxier has mostly been a construction type and arch foe of neighbor
Billy Truman in the ongoing property/ rights of way land dispute.
Jan 26 p With Joe Morris a few
votes here and there, Auxier taking votes from Randy's neighborhood, Samuel
Morris may be the benefactor in May. Long shot, but none the less, plausible
to some.
Jan 26 p One note on candidates. More
may come. How? It's allowed to mail in candidate applications. More forms
may come as late as the middle of next week. Also, if a party doesn't have
a candidate on the ballot, the political party can appoint some one to
run.
Jan 16 p That was our week in the heart
of the Appalachian Mountains, Clay County West Virginia. With an election
coming, the next 3 months may be lively. Oh boy! Election Season is finally
here! Merry Election to One and All.
Jan 26 10:00 p Clay County has
a candidate running for State Senate. Her name is Elizabeth Sampson from
Ivydale.
Jan 26 p Today's the last day to file
for public office. Deadline is midnight, in person or a postmark.
Jan 26 p We have a brand new
Sheriff candidate. His name is Tom Auxier. Since Auxier already has one
of those black cowboy vests and boots, he's set for office.
Since he's a singer, we might have a Singin' Cowboy for Sheriff.
With his long running dispute with Billy Truman, might make for a great
race if both ran.
Jan 26 p Jim Samples finally signed
up for the Prosecutor's race. Marshall Robinson is running for County Surveyor.
Robinson is the only Republicrat seeking office in the county.
Jan 26 p Delegate Bill Stemple has
bowed out of that race and switched to running for Sheriff of Calhoun County.
Jan 26 p In the 11th Senatorial race,
long time Senator Shirley Love is retiring. We're hearing rumors of a Clayonian
ready to signed up. Right now only Bill Laird from Fayette County is running
from the 11th.
Jan 26 p In small town America, on
filing night, the place to be is the Courthouse which is open tot he public.
Might see some fun down there tonight.
Jan 25 p Last Sept., the Lizemores
Fire Dept. received a brand new ambulance to serve the far end of Clayberry.
Today that ambulance was fully certified and licensed by the state folks.
When Clay County Ambulance Service doesn't, won't, can't respond, try the
newest ambulance service, LVFD, 587-6056.
Jan 25 p 587-6056 is the number
since the County Commission has been cautious of allowing LVFD access to
the county's 911 dispatch service.
Jan 25 p Clay County is listed
as a speed trap on a national web site. Check
it out.
Jan 25 p Prosecutor Jim Samples
finally signed up for office.
Jan 25 p After eating a gob of
sharp cheddar cheese a while back, that ace cub reporter had some real
problems, taper tantrums was what this web site posted.
Jan 25 p The Town of Clay may have
that same problem, sort of... Their Class I sewer plant operator is resigning.
Without an operator, where do the logs go? That's the problem, they float
right down the Elk. The Enviro folks don't like that. A couple years back
the Town was fined $50,000 for a big herd of floaters heading down the
Elk.
Jan 25 p During today's emergency meeting,
a DEP rep was on hand to remind Council: you are required to have a full
time Class II (more expensive) operator at the log factory. Council
motioned to place hiring ads in Charleston , Webster and Nicholas Counties
to begin the search for a new log roper. Pay: $12/hour
Jan 25 p Also from today's meeting,
one of their water operators , Jim Mullins, resigned. Tonight is his last
night on the job. Ads will be placed in the same papers for that position.
Must be a Class II operator for either position.
Jan 25 p Town Recorder, water operator,
Dwana Murphy said she planned to quit her recorder position unless the
Town hired a full time office clerk. She says she is just plum overworked.
Look for that job opening during the next regular meeting of Town Council.
Jan 25 p During the discussions, Mayor
Brown insisted on the wa wa operator being full time. He mentioned all
the overtime the two regular operators were receiving (80 OT hours per
month, average).
Jan 25 p If Brown gets his way, a new
street department person will also be added to the Town budget.
Jan 25
Jan 25 a Clay County Schools
are on a two delay Friday Jan 25
Jan 25 a An emergency
meeting agenda was posted on the front door of the Clay Water plant
Thursday afternoon. The brief agenda for Town Council action mentions just
two items: Sewer operator, water operator. The meeting is to convene at
1pm Friday
Jan 25 a State code and
Attorney General opinions allows for such meetings when an emergency situation
arises. It has to be for something that can't wait. Flooding, epidemic
or other disaster comes to mind .
Jan 25 a What's going on in the
Town? The emergency meeting agendas are required to tell the public specifically
what the problem is. The Town's agenda doesn't.
Jan 25 a Someone email us if they know.
Thanks in advance
Jan 25 a The Lady Panthers are suppose
to play Gilmer tonight at 7:30pm. Will advise if the game is canceled.
Jan 25 a A note from that
Economic Summit held Wed afternoon.... during the dog and pony show, someone
spoke on the good of college classes being held at the old
Valley Fork school. One of those speaking of high hopes and a bright
future for the college classes was county Commissioner Slinkinooooooger
Jan 25 a It was Commissioners Slinky
and Fran King that voted NO to $25,000 in CCC funding for the much needed
project. They didn't say well maybe we could go $20,000 or $10,000 or even
$1000. They said flat out NO
Jan 25 a Peter Triplett was the
only Commission showing support for the CAEZ spearheaded purchase of the
old school for college classes.
Jan 25 a Only about a 1/2 inch
of snow fell Thursday afternoon. Combine that with cold temps, 5 mph wind
gusts, some slush underneath and WhammO, wicked road conditions in Clayberry.
Cars sliding off the road every which a ma way.
Jan 25 a County Assessor Teresa
Lane is feeling left out.No one is running against her in the election.
The asssessor is the highest paid elected in the county. How about
you? $65,000 per year and part time to boot. Saturday night at midnight
is the deadline for filing for office.
Jan 25 a Clay County has no one running
for the Senate seat being vacated by Shirley Love. a Strong candidate from
Clay, Jerry Slinky for instance, could rally Webster, Clay, Upshur, and
Nicholas Counties. Do the numbers. It could work.
Jan 25 a Want to have some fun? If
you live in "A" District, run for School Board. With no one else running
from A, a half way succesful candidate could "squeeze out" the many
already signed up from B District.
Jan 24 a Meant to mention in Wednesday's
post, Jim Dawson was appointed to fill Dave Pierson's unexpired seat on
the School Board. Jim's also a candidate for the Board this time around.
Shame he didn't sign up for the House of Delegates where he could do some
good for the county!
Jan 24 a Speaking of candidates and
elections, Clayberry has a great sense of humor. Here's one. People are
laughing that Joe Morris may make a good Sheriff for a couple of reasons.
One, he's about as round as Randy Holcomb, and since Joe wears short pants
much of the year, cutting off Randy's britches would save the county some
money. The second, Joe owns all the car washes in the county, maybe he
would wash the county cruisers for free
Jan 24 a Wed was a bust for the
county of Clay....
Jan 24 a During yesterday's Commission
meeting, it came to light, a $25,000 grant for new digital maps has gone
nowhere. The guy hasn't accomplished zip. He came to the meeting, put on
a power point dog and pony show trying to cover up the mess.
Turns out, after months of nothinghood, he still wanted paid. didn't happen
yesterday.
Jan 24 a Then there was that long awaited
Eco Dev Summit where the BDA, CAEZ and CCC were suppose to bond and come
out with a new game plan. There was lots of high fives but little else
during the meeting. After 90 minutes of blah blah blah, three areas
of concern were raised. Volunteers were asked to sign up for the work.
Only two people signed up to try and improve life in Clayberry.
Jan 24 a It gets worse clickers. At
5pm the CCC convened again to hear a property dispute. Not just any property
dispute, but the land under the new 911 tower in the Northern end of the
county. The county agreed to lease a chunk of land to erect the $250,000+
911 tower on. With a road cut, graveled, trees knocked down, and
the site leveled and prepared, a survey map shows the county negotiated
with the wrong person. The tower is not erected yet but we didn't hear
anybody say, stop construction.
Jan 24 a Saturday night is the last
time to sign up for elected office. So far no Republicrats and no challengers
for Assessor Teresa Lane. How about you? Stop in at the County Clerk's
office for details.
Jan 23 a Today at 10 the County Commission
meets in regular session. At 3:30 today our best chance at anything ever
happening.... It's the EcoDev Summit in the Commission room. Members of
the public should attend and throw rocks at people who waste time by starting
side track discussions.
Jan 23 a The Sheriff's race is starting
to warm up just a bit. Incumbent Randy Holcomb was first to sign
up for reelection. Yesterday, Joe Morris decided the county wanted him
in office and threw his hat in the ring.
Jan 23 a Also from yesterday we have
another Morris running for Top Badge. This one is Samuel Morris from the
northern end of the county.
Jan 23 a That's two Morris' in the
Sheriff race and two Pierson's in the County Commission race along with
incumbent Peter Triplett
Jan 23 a A small boy is sent
to bed by his father. Five-minutes later, "Daad..." "What?"
"I'm thirsty. Can you bring me a glass of water?" "No!
You had your chance. Lights out." Five minutes later;
"Da-aad ..." "What?" "I'm thirsty. Can I please have
a drink of water?" "I told you no! If you ask again, I'll have
to spank you!" Five minutes later ... "Daaa-aaad?" "What?"
"When you come in to spank me, can you bring a drink of water?"
Jan 22 p Ice covered the roads today.
Here there and then back over there again. School kids were told, no afterschool
activity program this evening. Around 2pm Queen Shoals Road was impassible.
Not even in four wheel drive vehicle. Residents of the Queen Shoals areas
report little affort by the State Road crews. This afternoon, one salt
shaker was seen working in the Two Run area. Bus drivers were heard given
road reports from around the county. In general: Dangerous with vehicles
in ditches everywhere
Jan 22 p We had a new candidate sign
up for the Sheriff's race. Joe Morris is the lad's name. Not sure which
party he signed up with this time around. In his many other Sheriff attempts,
he's been signed as a Repub and as aDemorat during different election cycles.
Not sure if he comes in last place each time he runs but one time I think
he beat out a female candidate.
Jan 22 p Joe Morris' criminal record
is clean. Those battery charges stemming from smacking the glasses off
the ace cub reporter were dropped after the investigating officer committed
suicide last Sept.
Jan 22 p With incumbent Top Badge Holcomb
running, that makes two choices on the ballot.
Jan 22 p You have until Saturday
night at midnight to file for office. Sure would be nice to have some viable
opponents this time around.
Jan 22 a With a holiday yesterday ,
this will be a short week but none the less, a very important week.
Jan 22 a Tonight the Bd of Ed meets
at Clay Elem. school beginning at 6pm. On
the agenda is the vote on David Pierson's replacement. Are their any
guesses other than just signed up for office , Jim Dawson.
Jan 22 a Side note: Under the direction
of then School Superintendent, Jerry Slinkinoooooooooooooger, the school
system refused to follow the law and give the public 3 days notice with
meeting agendas. During the Jan 2 County Commission meeting, it was Commissioner
Slinky that made the motion to follow the law and give three days notice
on CCC meeting agendas. Both the Bd of Ed and the CCC meet twice a month
and have to adhere to the same Sunshine Laws. Wonder what changed?
Jan 22 a County Commission meets Wed
morning at 10 am. Later that day at 3:30pm, the CCC has asked members of
the Central Appalachia Empowerment Zone (CAEZ) and the Business Development
Authority (BDA) to sit down and start working together for the common good
of Clay County.
Jan 22 a This meeting is potentially
the most important meeting of the year, maybe decade. For ages, both groups
have managed to blunder economic growth in Clayberry. From neither group,
nor the County Commission, there has not been one, full time, non government
with benefits, employee created in Clay County. Not one.
Jan 22 a Part of the reason is lack
of gray cells but an equally big problems exists. None of the players know
what the other group is up to. And, when they do know what the other is
trying, the second groups works to put a kink in the plan.
Jan 22 a Did we mention not one employee?
Jan 22 a You might take a look at the
EVENTS page. Next Saturday the Lizemores FD is holding training (free)
for those wanting to work as 911 dispatchers.
Jan 22 a Background: LFD bought
a brand new ambulance last Sept. They asked the CCC to allow 911 dispatching
of their unit just like 911 does for the Clay Ambulance Service.
the Commission didn't say No or Yes. Instead they said come back later
when all the T's were crossed and I's dotted. They didn't even offer a
"tentative" or provisional Yes.
Jan 22 a Based on that dispatcher class
posting, it sure looks like the Lizemores group will start taking calls
for their own ambulance real soon with or without the CCC green light.
Jan 22 a Good. Here's why. Once again
Sunday evening, 6:30 or so, a call came in, shortness of breath, and no
ambulance was available from Clay Ambulance Service NOR from surrounding
agencies. None.
Jan 22 a That ambulance at Lizemores
is much needed and is ready to go in service without costing the county
one penny!
Jan 20 p Finishing off
this third week in Jan., bright sunshine but cold as the dickens! We hunkered
down.
Jan 20 p Distant
politics has been in the news for months. Hitlery this and Obama de Bama
that!
Jan 20 p The real
election season got underway last Monday when local candidates signed up
for office. About every position at the courthouse is up for public nod.
Interestingly enough, not one Republicrat has signed up for a run. Not
one.
Jan 20 p Long time Senator Shirley
Love decided to retire from public life. It appears Delegate Bill Stemple
will not run for the district wide position. Only spoiler David Walker
from Procious has signed up for the Delegate position. Walker's few
votes in the county stops any viable candidate from having a chance.
Jan 20 p Randy Holcomb
blasting out the windows of his police vehicle remains the butt of many
jokes. When ever something loud cracks the air, for instance, a car backfiring
at Go Mart, people yell out HE'S GOT MY TAHOE.
Jan 20 p The Lady Panthers won their
second game of the season.
Jan 20 p Chris Dwier was a young
man that worked to escape the dark side past. He did it. Unfortunately,
a Thursday morning car wreck snuffed out his future.
Jan 20 p Saturday mid day, WYAP radio
sponsored a walk in support of the troops. TV-8 covered the walk and for
once, Clayberry was shown in a positive light.
Jan 20 p Clay County has many
great musicians. Saturday night a talent show was held which could have
given many a chance to be heard and receive $$$ during Apple Festival shows
this coming Sept. Only a couple performers showed up for the opportunity.
As has been the case with economic development, jobs, housing, tourism,
another chance shot.
Jan 20 p With wind chill factor putting
the temps down around zero or lower, we prepared for cold weather with
beer, pizza and doughnuts. Cardinals returned to Clay. Blue Jays starting
fighting it out at bird feeders. Politicians will soon do the same thing
Jan 19 p Christopher
James Dwier, 29, of Clay, see OBITUARY page
Jan 19 p Joshua Kyle Hilbert Jr.,
see OBITUARY page
Jn 19 a From the email bag: We
want to wish our MaMa Anna Coleman of Bomont a Happy Birthday on January
19, 2008, she will be 39 again, again and again. Love Always, Brittany,
Brody, James, Jordan, Mika and Savanna. So if you see our MaMa please wish
her a Very Special Happy Birthday.
Jan 19 a The Communicator made it to
the newss stands Friday afternoon around 3pm. Lead story is the first volley
of Election 2008. Great reading and now on special pricing, 2 for $1.40
Jan 19 a Thursday morning around 3:30am
scanner listeners heard traffic of a nasty car wreck near Pierson's Lumber
Co. The young man killed was Chris Dwier.
Jan 19 a We've warmer than expected
temps today and a little sunshine. Great chance to get out and have some
fun. Check out the EVENTS page for the noon time 2 mile walk and tonight's
Apple Festival Talent Show at the CCHS mini auditorium. That's a FREE show!
Jan 18 a Shhhhh we're still working
on the paper but here's something. Remember David Walker? The crane operator?
The guy who use to run for the House of Delegates each time? He's running
again.
Jan 18 a All the election stuff in
today's Communicator. Comes out around 4pm if all goes well.
Jan 18 a From the email bag: Happy
Birthday to Dale Nottingham January 18th. We Love You.
Jan 18 a Want to learn how to use a
puter and get paid doing it? See ADVISORY page
Jan 17 a The Communicator comes out
Friday. We're trying real hard to get it out on time. Well, trying a little
bit anyway. If you haven't picked up the last edition, you shoould. Tomorrow's
paper includes another installment of the CDC empire once again plus much
much more. Besure to email over your chatters, classifieds, ads, etc by
Thursday afternoon.
Jan 17 a No new updates until we get
it typed and out the door sometime Friday afternoon.
Jan 17 a How about some election rambling...
The 11th Senatorial district is made up of Fayette, Nicholas, Clay, and
Webster counties. Bill Laird has signed up to run for Shirley Love's seat
in the Senate. Laid is a long time public official from Fayette County.
There's little doubt that someone (s) from Nicholas county will also file.
Jan 17 a Fayette
Co has around 37,000 residents compared to our 10,000. Nicholas County
is also much bigger, size and population than Clayberry. Expect around
4500 Demorats from Nicholas; 2300 from Webster; and around 2600 from Clay
to vote this May.
Jan 17 a Is it possible for Clay to
ever have a Senator again? Yes. Even with political baggage, Fayette will
support their candidate, Laird. Nicholas will do the same if someone runs.
With a few votes from Nicholas and Fayette and a bunch of votes from
Clay and Webster, it is entirely possible for Clay to once again have our
own Senator. Why is that important? During the next term of office, redistricting
takes place. If we're not real careful, our county could be chopped up
in little bits and pieces making a Senator from Clay impossible in the
future. This race is very important.
Jan 17 a Who's electable from Clay?
No one else but County Commissioner Slinky!
Jan 17 a While Randy White
and Shirley Love represent the entire county of Clay, not so in the House
of Delegates. During the last redistricting, we were chopped in half .
the Town of Clay and South is represented by Perry, Pino and Staggers,
29th Disrict. The Northern end is represented by Bill Stemple, 33rd District.
The northern district has half of Clay (1400 Demo), all of Calhoun (1600
Demo's) and a small chunk of Gilmer county (300 Demo voters). That make
up assures Calhoun County a Delegate. They thunk anyway.
Jan 17 a In the 33rd House of Delegates
race, incumbent Bill Stemple has yet to file. Many say he will instead
run for Calhoun County Sheriff, his home county. Speculation has it that
the retired School Super Ron Blankenship will file for Delegate office
soon. Blankenship ran a tight ship in Calhoun County. Translation:
He's peed off many.
Jan 17 a Ever hear people say,
I wouldn't vote for him if he was the last.......
Jan 17 a If Blankenship runs and Calhoun
doesn't support him 100%, even though Clay has fewer voters in the 33rd
District, we could end up with a Delegate. Our candidate has to reside
in Clay County's A or B districts to run for the Delegate spot.
Who could we get??????
Jan 17 a Don't say Jim Dawson. He's
already signed up for the local School Board race.
Jan 17 a Who has name recognition and
a mouth? Someone who can talk in public?
Jan 17 a The name Fran King comes to
mind. Maybe with a little encuragement.....
Jan 16 a Man it's cold out there! Beagles
are carrying battery cables to jump start rabbits!
Jan 16 a Our Top Badge's Tahoe
is back in service after replacing the shot out glass. Many in the county
are still giggling about Saturday's Holcomb Hill incident. Randy says the
guy was in the back seat and handcuffed behind the back.
Jan 16 a Last night the Lady Panther's
put it all over Calhoun County. That's two wins this year for the Lady
Panthers.
Jan16 a For the politicos out there,
here's the link to to the Sec
of State's site showing all candidates for district wide office.
Jan 16 a There's good reason why you
don't have any jingle in your pocket. Inflation up, gasoline up, and the
economy
in a tail spin.
Jan 16 a We've got a couple interesting
things going on this Saturday
Jan 16 a Most of us know the folly
of W's oil war. That's nasty politcs. A walk showing support for the troops
is different. That's what's going on Saturday at noon. See EVENTS page
Jan 16 a Nothing to do Saturday after
the walk? Over at the high school the Apple Festival folks are holding
a talent search for entertainers for this year's Festival. If you have
a talent, comic, singer, magician or other, show up Saturday at 5pm. See
EVENTS page. The show starts at 6. Soft seats, good heater, and great talent!
Jan16 a Time to email over the
stuff you want in this Friday's Communicator. Deadline is Thursday around
noon.
Jan 15 p Yes tonight's Lady Panther
vs Calhoun game is still on. Put on your long underwear and come out and
support the home team. WYAP will also be broadcasting play by play.
Jan 15 p Around the county people are
scratching their heads over why schools were closed today. There was about
a skiff of snow and temps were in the low 20s. Main roads were near dry
and clean by 8 am this morning
Jan 15 p We've got a new, well not
so new, candidate running for the School Board.
Jan 15 p Retired from school super
and out to pasture from the state senate, Jim Dawson signed up today to
run for the school board. More my file this week.
Jan15 p That makes incumbent
Gene King, Morgy Triplett, RB Legg and Jim Dawson running for two seats.
Someone may get bumped. Word on the street has it the administration
wants Gene King out of office.
Jan 15 p With long time State Senator
Shirley Love out of the running, Fayette County Sheriff Bill Laird thrown
his hat in the ring. Laird may have the support of Fayette County but there's
plenty of wiggle room from Nicholas, Clay and Webster Counties to support
other office seekers.
Jan 15 p As of last night, Bill Stemple
has not signed up for the House of Delegates
Jan 15 8am There's about 2 inches
of snow on the ground and temps are around 20 degrees. Clay County Schools
will be closed today.
Jan 15 a The first three or so "snow
days" called off have to be made up in June. Today's time off is the last
day that has to be made up this year. Kids will be in class until June
9th. Any more snow days this year are free vacation time for all.
Jan 15 5:45 am Clay County
Schools are on a TWO HOUR DELAY. Go back to bed!
Jan 14 LATE pm Around noon, David
Pierson (School Board member) signed up for the County Commission race.
That makes Dave, Mike and Pete on the Demorat ticket this time around.
Jan 14 LATE PM So far, we have no Republicrats
running for office.
Jan 14 LATE pm State code mandates
that once a School Boardster signs up for another office, they are automatically
off the Board. Poof, gone!
Jan 14 LATE pm Between now and
the next School Board meeting, most likely, a Special meeting will be convened
to appoint Dave Pierson's replacement.
Jan 14 LATE pm Incumbent RB Legg
signed up this morning and new comer Morgy Triplett have tossed their hats
in the school land ring.
Jan 14 a Election season is here. Today
is the first day to sign up to run for office. Stepping up to the plate....
In the County Commission race, incumbent Peter Triplett has a challenger,
Mike Pierson
Jan 14 a Other incumbents, Mike King,
Jeff Boggs, Teresa Lane, and Randy Holcomb have also signed up for another
4 years. Not so for Prosecutor Jim Samples.
Jan 14 a Last day to sign up is Jan
26th.
Jan 14 a On the rumors of Senator
Shirley Love not running again, TRUE
Jan 14 a Mr Love issued a press release
this morning at 9 am. We'll get it on the ADVISORY page shortly.
Jan 13 a Herman Ray Murphy, 72, of
Dille, see OBITUARY page
Jan 13 a Abner Jackson Canter, 71,
of Widen, see OBITUARY page
Jan 13 a From the email bag: "Seeking
historical information on Eakle, WV in Clay Co. Interested in what
was there, who founded, etc. Any info greatly appreciated.
Email hike4morelife@yahoo.com Thanks!" I am doing some historical
research and just wondering if anyone still knows about this place.
Jan 13 a What a week !
Jan 13 a Clay Co PSD decided
they have so much work to do, they needed a third office worker. The hire
was already on the job by Tuesday's public meeting.
Jan 13 a Over at High Street Apartments,
a lady decided her neighbors furniture was nicer than hers. Knocking down
the neighbors door, she swipes big stuff right down to the laundry detergent.
Roberta Mullins was arrested for the caper. The neighbor decided High Street
wasn't the place for her and moved out.
Jan 13 a During the Wed Housing Authority
meeting, the site manager said she planned to padlock out another tenant
and her live-in boy friend. She said signed eviction orders from the Magistrate's
office are in place but have failed to keep the very destructive
lad from the public housing project. According to the Manager, she also
has eviction orders for the girl friend.
Jan 13 a WRONG There
are NO eviction orders in the Magistrate system for the girlfriend nor
is there ANY paperwork in the works to remove the sweetie. As for keeping
the boyfriend out (our guess David Hanshaw), with an eviction order in
place, trespassing laws should make for an easy arrest. Since Hanshaw
is already on probation, one arrest, and off to the slammer he may go.
The Blogs are wrong in their postings!
Jan 13 a County Commission
met last Wed. There they gave the go ahead for the new Vet Memorial in
front of the old Courthouse. The read into the minutes decree had some
caveats. Stuff like: You can't do anything until you raise the $300,000.00
and even then the VFW has to come back to the CCC for an OK to build or
cut down the beautiful evergreens. Nice wording CCC
Jan 13 a Thursday night Clay Roane
PSD made public, they have a teeny weeny wa wa leak somewhere in their
system. They don't know where. Amounting to 100s of 1000s of gallons,
the PSD decided it was cheaper to make water at their own plant (70 gallons/minute)
instead of buying water from the wholesaler, the Town of Clay. The PSD
budgeted around $4000 a month for purchased wa wa . In August they bought
$8073.41; Sept 9,309.52; Oct 7815.35; Nov $8389.59; and Dec $7516.75.
Needless to say their budget is shot for this fiscal year.
Jan 13 a All H broke lose Sat
when David Lee Ramsey managed to get lose from our Top Badge and drive
off in Randy's almost new Chevy Tahoe. In the end, Ramsey was caught a
few miles up the road, but only after Holcomb managed to blast away his
own shiny black vehicle. Windshield, side window, protector divider and
rear end full of holes plus a tire!
Jan 13 a Saturday night a call in for
a ambulance, possible heart attack. At 12:26 am the response: Call Roane
County, there's NO crew on call.
Jan 13 a And Yes, the brand new
ambulance that was wrecked (twice), it's fixed and back ready for duty.
In the county of high unemployment, Ambulance Director Bev King can't find
anyone to work. Hmmm....
Jan 13 a Monday evening during the
school board meeting, Gene King made public a county pick up truck
getting bashed up by a school bus. The ambulance was rushed into the body
shop for quick repairs. Seems we have an aversion to letting the public
know why county insurance rates are skyrocketing.
Jan 13 a With the filing window for
running for office opening Monday morning, we heard rumors of change. The
Norhern end of Clayberry is served by Calhoun Count native Delegate Bill
Stemple. 60+ Stemple appears to be changing course and has decided to run
for the Calhoun County Sheriff's slot. If that's the case, it looks like
a retired school superintendent may run for the Delegate position.
Jan 13 a In other politico news,
it appears long time State Senator Shirley Love may be retiring from the
11th Senatorial District which includes all of Clayberry. If that turns
out to be the case, many will jump on the "I want to be Elected" band wagon
including Clay County's very own aging, sagging retired school superintendent.
Jan 13 a Just another week in Clayberry.
Jan 12 Around 3:55 Sheriff Holcomb
called Dispatch with a normal sounding request for driver's information.
From dispatch, a David Lee Ramsey license revoked and an outstanding warrant
from Ohio
Jan 12 3:58 from an out of breath
Randy Holcomb: SHOTS SHOTS FIRED!!!! He's got my Tahoe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jan 12 4p Randy on radio
calling for all law enforcement for assistance and: I don't know which
direction he went.... he took it.... I'm in personal vehicle. Units
683, 3, 4, 311 responding.
Jan 12 Blue Lights were
seen and heard racing thru the Town of Clay.
Jan 12 4:01p Someone on
radio: HE'S GOING UP HOLCOMB HILL
Jan 12 4:02p from fireman David
Pierson on police band: All law enforcement, We got him! He's at top
of Holcomb Hill!!.... Randy is requesting State Police Sergeant
Jan 12 Green Shirt Marshall Bailey
to Randy: The Sergeant is at home, what you need. Randy: Shots fired Marshall.
Jan 12 4:06p "Everything
is Secure" call for tow truck made
Jan 12 4:08p Bailey securing
the scene at House's Market
Jan12 4:14p Bailey says he's there
with one
Jan 12 4:15 p Someone: Do you have
EMS coming? Response No
Jan 12 4:16 Tone went off
for an ambulance
Jan 12 4:17p Unit 10 (Jack Brown) tells
Randy that he's retrieved the "radio" and is in Houses Grocery Store.
Jan 12 4:26 p Randy Holcomb: What's
the ETA on EMS? Response: I'm at Bickmore now
Jan 12 4:27p Ambulance on scene
Jan 12 4:28 p "Anybody hit?" asked
twice.
Jan 12 4:29 p Randy told to read the
guy his Miranda rights
Jan 12 4:29 p Finally a response on
whether Randy shot the guy. From Bailey: No one was hit unless you count
the Chevy Tahoe
Jan 12 4:30 p As for getting
a statement from Ramsey, Green Shirt Bailey: I'm betting a statement
isn't available... He's extremely Signal 10
Jan 12 Radio traffic slows down a little
Jan 12 4:42p Sounds like
everything is secure with Holcomb saying he had one eye witness.
Jan 12 4:42p As for the bad guy David
Lee Ramsey: date of birth 11-24-71; 5'8"; blue eyes; 150 pounds; and address
Ohio
Jan 12 5p That will about do
it for this edition of crime in ClayBerry
Jan 12 5p Sounds like Randy stopped
a drunk driver at a local groocery store, was preparing to arrest him when
the guy overtook Holcomb and took off in the brand new Chevy Tahoe. Within
seconds David Pierson had Randy in his prviate vehicle (maybe) and in persuit.
Somewhere in there, Randy blasted away at his own vehicle.
Jan 12 5p Neither Randy
nor Ramsey were shot. Good news!
Jan 12 that's it clickers, for now
at least
Jan 12 p It's quiet in Clay. Little
chatter on the 911 scanner and even less activity on the streets of downtown
Clay. It's dead. What ta do What ta do?
Jan 12 p How about a movie? Just found
a site with full length current movies. Fresh stuff like the Legend and
Bucket List. Easy to use , no ads, and free. Click
here for the site.
Jan 12 p As a note, to keep the movie
from jumping and stopping, let it buffer ( pause) for five minutes or so
before viewing. Did we mention free?
Jan 11 p With the Legislature back
in session, Senator Shirley Love is providing weekly Updates. The
latest is now posted on our ADVISORY page. Bet the teachers won't like
his words this time around.
Jan11 p With the first day to file
for office Monday, Jan 14th, this is the weekend to ponder. Will I, should
I, run for public office? Already we're hearing, Delegate Bill Stemple
(serves the Northern end of the county) will not run for district wide
service but instead seek the Sheriff's position in Calhoun County.
Jan 11p Other rumors are circulating
as to who will and won't run. If a Senator decides not to run, the 08 Election
could be dandy. For that matter, if School Boardster Gene King decides
not to run , we could have a great election cycle. With David Pierson said
to be running for County Commission against Peter Triplett, it could be
Oh Boy time as well.
Jan 11 a John King over at Two Run
just set up his brand new puter. Welcome aboard Mr. King!
Jan 11 a The big telephone companies
opened their doors to FBI CIA ICE agents and allowed the Feds to eaves
drop on Americans without Court approved warrants. They came across as
doing a service for America. Doing something good for the country. Patriotic
and such.
Jan 11 a Seems the Feds don't pay their
phone bills fast enough for the good samaritan Bell companies. The telecom
corporations shut down the eaves dropping when the Feds
didn't pay their bills. So much for doing something for the country
out of the goodness of their corporate hearts!
Jan 11 a How's your budget? Things
a little tighter than usual? Many of the nations top banks are now borrowing
from mid east countries and worse. Here's the latest gazillion
dollar bail outs.
Jan 11 a Experimental Yes but, A drug
used for arthritis can reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer's
"in
minutes".
Jan 11 a Hear State Senator Shirley
Love on WYAP Friday mornings at 9 am
Jan 11 a A leaky spigot, that
commode running a little, a leaky faucet, drip drip drip. As
soon as that water bill goes up a little, you fix it. Right?
Jan 11 a Last night Clay Roane PSD
held their monthly meeting. The PSD buys wholesale wa wa from the Town
of Clay for much of their system and all of their customers over in Roane
County. They usually pay around $4000 a month for the purchased wet stuff.
Last month they were billed $10,000 for the purchased water.
Jan 11 a During one 13 hour period,
they lost 119,000 gallons. They think they have a wittle
bitty week somewhere!
Jan 11 a Solution: Instead of buying
from the Town, they plan to start paying overtime and hire on part time
water operators at their Procious Water Plant. Now that'll
fix the leak!
Jan 11 a Is it a new leak? Nope. During
the Dec meeting they talked about a big leak somewhere in their system.
Jan 11 a Clay Roane PSD also voted
to start fluoridating their water. Fluoride occurs naturally in the water.
In some places there is so much fluoride occurring naturally, teeth are
stained brown and elders have brittle bone fractures.
Jan 11 a When asked : How much fluoride
is already in the water supply? No one had an answer.
Jan 11 a They plan to hook up the fluoridation
system right away and starting the chemicals ( chemical plant residue)
as soon as possible.
Jan 10 a Clay Roane PSD meets tonight
at 7pm in the CCC room. The agenda is posted over on the ADVISORY
page.
Jan 10 a Just got this in: I noticed
the rates CDC is charging on the ADVISORY section of your website. What
the person failed to mention, when stating they have always charged to
ride because they get little money from the DOT is that they are also reimbursed
from the Bureau of Senior Services. The reimbursement from the State is
for people 60 years of age and older, and is funded under the Title IIIB
program which comes from federal and lottery funds. They cannot charge
any person 60 or older! It is a donation only.
Jan 10 a To find out more, go
to the Bureau
of Senior Services. Also a good place to complain!
Jan 10 a Yesterday during the
County Commission meeting, Kookla Fran and Ollie gave the green light to
the new Veteran's Memorial but with strings. Stuff like: You can't do ANYTHING
until finals drawings are presented; you can't do anything until the needed
$273,000 in the bank; and You can't start ANY kind of construction until
you come back here for a last OK.
Jan 10 a Our Southern border
colony Clendenin was dragged thru the Court system after using a
radar gun in the speed trap Town. At one point they had nearly
2 dozen lawsuits against the tiny municipality. They lost each case and
the settlement costed the Town bunches. As for the using a
radar gun , the Judge said nope, not according to state code. An appeal
netted the same answer.
Jan 10 a The way we understand
it, small town Badges, under 1000 population, are not allowed to set up
a speed trap using the radar gun. No were not a lawyers but we can read
plain english.
Jan 10 a Monday, Town of Clay
Mayor/Chief of Police Jack Brown was seen trying out a radar gun.
Jan 10 a We asked him about it and
Top Badge Randy with both saying, Yelp! It's legal!!! Sure is!
Jan 10 a With all the stuff the municipality
needs and with finances in the gutter, wouldn't a costly court battle be
sad. So sad!
Jan 10 a Someone call up Jack and straighten
him out, please.
Jan 10 a Tuesday night was a
strange one over at High Street Apartments. Just before midnight, scanner
listeners heard Miles Slack hauling a lady off to Central Regional Jail.
Seems the tenant went to another apartment, broke down the door,
and stole about everything in there for herself. How did she make room
for all the new stolen stuff in such a tiny apartment? She threw all her
old stuff out the door, over the rail, and down where the cars park.
Jan 10 a Teacher comments on report
cards: I would not allow this student to breed.
Your son sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve
them. When your daughter's IQ reaches 50,
she should sell. If this student were any stupider he'd
have to be watered twice a week. It's impossible
to believe the sperm that created this child beat out 1,000,000 others
The wheel is turning but the hamster is definitely dead
Jan 9 p Every three months
or so someone starts or restarts another internet hoax. Now in circulation
is that one about having to call the National Do Not Call list with your
cell phone. If you don't, telemarketers by the bushel will start calling
and on your dime.
Jan 9 p Don't get excited clickers,
it's a bunch of bunk. Here's the scoop
from snopes.com.
Jan 9 a County Commission meets today
at 10 am followed by the Housing Authority at 1pm
Jan 9 a That pretty shiny new ambulance
that went into service 60 days ago ain't so pretty any more. Been wrecked
twice. One of the wrecks wasn't even reported to the Ambulance Service
Director.
Jan 9 a From the email bag:
Zyler Alexander Brown made his appearance on thursday, dec 27,2007 at Summersville
memorial hospital at 8:02 am. he weighed 6lbs and 12.8 ozs and was 18 inches
long.His pround parents are Paul Allen Brown, Jr and Porschia. He has 2
half brothers,Christopher Allen and Austin and a half sister Hollie.His
proud nana is Wanda Brown of maysel and his poppy is Paul Brown of Bomont.His
great grandma is Sonjie Brown of indore and the late Paul H brown and Granny
Greta and pap Otto Brown of fola.( Also his great grandparents ).He has
numerous aunts and uncles and a Great Great grandma childers of blue skies
at Mt olive.We welcome this addition to our family and love them all. Congradulations
Allen and Porschia.
Jan 9 a Here's a 35
year old EMS worker that says he was fired for being too old.
Jan 9 a Here's a pregnant lady saying
she was fired for having the
big belly.
Jan 9 a And here's some insight into
the bickering behind
the big robes at the WV Supreme Court.
Jan 9 a Some of our clickers may have
trouble understanding medical terms. In an attempt to enlighten our masses,
here's the word and definition: Pelvis - Second cousin
to Elvis. Post Operative - A letter carrier.
Recovery Room - Place to do upholstery. Rectum
- Pretty near killed him
Jan 9 a Colic - A sheep
dog. Coma - A punctuation mark. D&C -
Where Washington is. Dilate - To live long.
Enema - Not a friend. Fester - Quicker than someone
else.
Jan 9 a Artery -The
study of paintings. Bacteria - Back door
to cafeteria. Barium - What doctors do when patients die.
Benign - What you be after you be eight. Catscan
- Searching for Kitty
Jan 9 a Seizure - Roman emperor.
Tablet - A small table. Terminal Illness - Getting sick
at the airport. Tumor - More than one. Urine -
Opposite of you're out
Jan 8 p BOIL WATER ORDER
in place for Triplett Ridge customers of the water system
Jan 8 p Oppps Wrong O ......
Yesterday we posted that the CLay Co PSD nor the Town of Clay provided
notice of the BWO.
Jan 8 p Turns out, Clay Co PSD DID
FAX the notice around 2:45 Monday afternoon. Somehow we didn't see it before
mouthed off. Oppppps Bad Boy on our part
Jan 8 p The Town of Clay emailed
last night and said they called or personally contacted each of their affected
customers. Dwana added that it was the construction crew at the Dundon
Bridge Ski Slope site that did the damage.
Jan 8 p We stand corrected. Beat
that ace cub reporter with a wet noodle!!!
Jan 8 p It's 76 degrees in Clayberry
with sunshine from wall to wall. Global warming is a wonderful thang
Jan 8 p Wed morning the County
Commission meets at 10 am. Nice soft seats and always something interesting
going on. See you there!
Jan 8 p Lets see now, Christmas
is over, so is New Years, what season is it now? The best season
of all, Election season. Now not that lame national stuff but real, live,
in your face local politics and politicos galore!
Jan 8 p Here in the county of little,
about everybody is up for a job shuffle except the County and circuit clerk
positions.
Jan 8 p In County Commission land Peter
Triplett is up for public consensus. School Boardster Dave Pierson is most
likely to run against Triplet with word on the street that another Pierson,
Mike Pierson , may also throw his hat in the ring.
Jan 8 p No word on whether senior School
Board member Gene King will run again. If he wins, that'll make his
330th year in the school system.
Jan 8 p When The Communicator was accepting
Merry Christmas ads for the Dec. edition, RB Legg on the School Board and
Magistrate Mike King confirmed their plans to run again for office.
Jan 8 p The first day to file
for office is Monday Jan 14th. The final day to apply is Saturday night
Jan 26th.
Jan 8 p You've been visting this
site for years and know the problems we have in Clayberry. How about you?
You might make the difference. Pay is reaaaaaaaaaaaal good too. It's
time to run for office!
Jan 7 p Sometime this afternoon
Clay County PSD issued a Boil Water Order to customers out Triplet Ridge
after a Town of Clay water line break. Boil It First
Jan 7 p As for informing the public
about the Boil Water Order, no phone calls from the Town or the PSD
Jan 7 p From the email bag:
If you see Linda Jean Williams out and about today January 7th. Wish
her a Happy Birthday, she is the daughter of Zella Jean Williams and the
late Clarence Williams from Two Run
Jan 7 p From the email bag:
Happy Birthday (January 8th)to Betty Fisher of Procious from Johnnie, Kristie
& boys.
Jan 7 p The Communicator made it out
the door Monday afternoon around 3pm. 24 pages of the best in news and
views on Clayberry including a year end review of 2007, several more pages
on the CDC activities from last Summer when Brenda Baird and others were
fired from duty, the newest design of the Vet's Memorial which still
includes plans to replace beautiful evergreens with scraggly apple trees;
and the Clay County person of the Year, Connie Lupardus
Jan 7 a Clay Co PSD will hold
their monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon. The normal start time is 4:30pm.
The posted agenda does not list a start time for this meeting. Looks
like the PSD will do some hiring during the meeting. PSD maintenance man
Justin Holcomb left for greener pastures over at Elk Power COmpany and
Leonard Williams
Jan 7 p From the email bag: I
have been watching your site and webcam, and have thoroughly enjoyed it.
it makes me home sick for home. I live in georgia and my family is in w
va, some in clay county. they are the ones who told me about this site.
I look at the pictures daily. the snow fairy was so stinkin cute. i think
i regonize the boot the fairy was wearing. scarey. keep the photo's
coming and all the news. thanks again for providing this website. sheri
Jan 7 p NOTICE NOTICE:
MISSING - 11 Month Old Female Chocolate Lab. Missing Since Jan. 4. Her
Name Is Daisy And She Is Wearing A Brown Leather Collar. If You Have Seen
Her Or Have Her PLEASE Call Us At 332-5531 (Dille) She Belongs To Our 3
Yr. Old Son And We Miss Her Very Much!!
Jan 7 p What do you see when
the Pillsbury Dough Boy bends over? Doughnuts
Jan 7 p Why do men want
to marry virgins? They can't stand criticism.
Jan 7 p Why is it so hard
for women to find men that are sensitive, caring, and good-looking?
Because those men already have boyfriends.
Jan 7 p What's the difference
between a new husband and a new dog? After a year, the dog
is still excited to see you.
Jan 7 p Why does Mike Tyson cry
during sex? Mace will do that to you.
Jan 7 p Why do men find
it difficult to make eye contact? Breasts don't have
eyes.
Jan 7 p What's the difference
between a southern zoo and a northern zoo? A southern
zoo has a description of the animal on the front of the cage along with...
"a recipe".
Jan 7 p How do you get
a sweet little 80-year-old lady to say the F word? Get another
sweet little 80-year-old lady to yell *BINGO*!
Jan 6 a The new year came in with snow,
sleet, ice and temps well down in the single digits. The Christmas break
lasted a couple more days than expected with schools closed Wed., Thursday
and a two hour delay on Friday. Clayberry goes crazy when it snows. We
get out on the roads and head for rental movies, bread, smokes, milk, and
beer. Natural gas supplies or at least crude in the lines caused outages
here and there.
Jan 6 a We celebrated a new year,
a new start, Monday night. Kids came to the WYAP to watch the Clayberry
Ball smash to the ground. Few DUIs and party going arrests were heard on
scanners.
Jan 6 a During Wed's CCC organizational
meeting, Fran King was elected the new Prez. Meeting days and times will
remain the same as 07. , 2nd and 4th Wed's of the month at 10 am.
Jan 6 a 12 months ago Tuesday County
Commissioner Ole What's his Name took his seat on the CCC. His campaign
hype touted his grant writing abilities and millions in grant dollars coming
to our county. Other than taking credit for the work of others, little
came of his promises. It was a Yawn for Slinky.
Jan 6 a All of us could take
a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism.
Jan 6 a This first week of the new
year proved little different from all the previous years when it comes
to the Clay County Business Development Authority. Arguing. Debating the
same issues over and over. People getting mad and quitting over following
the law of the land. 12 years and counting and no new jobs, or businesses,
or confidence in our eco/dev future. Raising a few eyebrows, the most recent
audit revealed neglect in matching up expenses with pay outs, no
signed paper trails. After serving as BDA Prez for 6 months, Fran King
resigned from the position. She will remain on the BDA. Katherine
Knotts got her shorts reaaal bunched up and resigned from her Secretary
position.
Jan 6 a National debates
among the candidates were listened to Saturday night. Mostly rehashed BS,
once again, you can't believe any of em.
Jan 6 a During one of those exchanges,
one candidate mentioned we ONLY lost 28 soldiers in Dec.
Jan 6 a Only? Only 28?
How is that a good thing?
Jan 6 a There have been
4,210 coalition deaths -- 3,904 Americans, two Australians, 174 Britons,
13 Bulgarians, one Czech, seven Danes, two Dutch, two Estonians, one Fijian,
one Hungarian, 33 Italians, one Kazakh, one Korean, three Latvian, 22 Poles,
three Romanians, five Salvadoran, four Slovaks, 11 Spaniards, two Thai
and 18 Ukrainians -- in the war in Iraq as of January 4, 2008, according
to a CNN count
Jan 6 a Recent polls show America is
more interested in hearing about health care and the economy than the war.
How sad. If Jack the Ripper was around and killed 28, we'd be outraged.
28 soldiers, we pay little interest at the least and show pride in
such a low number. How sad.
Jan 5 p From the email bag: I
would like to announce the birth of my beautiful baby girl Olivia Inez
Adkins. She was born at Summersville Memorial Hospital on December
7, 2007 at 12:36 am. She weighed
5lbs 10 ozs and was 18 inches long. She is the daughter of Samantha Adkins
and David Stone of Lizemore and Patrick Blankenship of
Clay. Her proud Grandparents are
Candy Adkins and Earl Stone of Lizemore and Linda and Allen Stephenson
of Clay.She also has four siblings Justin Brown, Melinda Blankenship, Amanda
Blankenship, and Jared Blankenship.
Jan 5 p Last night the CCHS Panthers
went down in flames as Braxton County put a big time thumping on em.
Jan5 p This afternoon around 3:45 the
Lady Panthers take on Tolsia in home court action. It's not snowing, icing,
sleeting and the temps are warm. Get out and support our athletics this
afternoon. Go Clay!
Jan 5 p Received a couple comments
on our Friday afternoon post on the BDA meeting, the part about a dog with
worms and chasing in circles..... Some think the post was a little too
tough.
Jan 5 p In reply, BOLOGNA!!!
The meeting was nuts for two hours. For someone to get all bunched up and
quit over questions about the meeting agenda being faulty, that's
even worse.
Jan 5 p Communicator comes
out Monday afternoon chucked full of everything that makes the Great Nation
of Clay so special.
Jan 4 p Larry Wayne Bird, 42,
see OBITUARY page
Jan 4 p Monroe James "Jim" Holcomb,
97, of Indore, see OBITUARY page
Jan 4 p The Communicator has been delayed
until Monday afternoon. This Wed Thur and Friday gas service has been off
and on at the office making for blue fingers and cold toesies. Our
lead story will be the 2008 Person of the Year along with the annual YEar
in Review and a detailed time line on the Clay Development Corp lawsuit
Jan 4 p And now the Main Event. Last
night the Business Development Authority met for two hours. Decision wise,
they accomplished nothing.
Jan 4 p Lets see now, Fran King quit
as BDA Chair; as for that new metal building for the old Filcon site, after
40 minutes of chatter, that was put on hold again; forming that new eco/dev
group free from County Commission control? that too ended up in a pile
on the floor; and, during discussion of an upcoming organizational huddle
with the CCC and CAEZ, many, most, BDA members showed little interest
with most saying they would be unable to attend the middle of the day,
middle of the month summit.
Jan 4 p After 2 hours of nothing, one
little bald headed guy asked about the meeting agenda not being posted
as required by law. Oh Man, Katherine Knotts (that's the lady that is suppose
to post agendas) got her shorts all bunched up, ALLL bunched up, and said
she was quitting her position (Sec) on the BDA because no one was helping
her with getting the agendas out on time.
Jan 4 p After the meeting, senior BDA
member Glada Lanham told Katherine Knotts: Don't let him run you off!!!!!!!!!!!!
We've lived here longer than him!!!!!!
Jan 4 p Ever have a dog with
worms? You know, bad worms? When the worms get bad enough, that's
about the time dogs start running in circles biteing & chasing their
hind ends. Dogs spinning in circles reminds many of the BDA.
Jan 4 a Clay County Schools will
be on a 2 hour delay Friday. Very Chilly!
Jan 3 p Happy Birthday
to Allison Nicholas
Jan 3 6:25 a Clay County
Schools are Closed CLosed Closed
Jan 2 LATE p Around 7pm word
came , Clay County Schools will be on a 2 hour delay schedule for Thursday
Jan 3
Jan2 LATE p The snows still coming
down and the roads are treacherous. Hill tops accumulations upwards of
7 inches so far with slated for tonight.
Jan 2 p Man it was chilly this morning.
16 degrees at 8 am. The State Road crews worked much of the evening but
still, the roads were slippery and ice covered. For that matter, they're
still treacherous as of noon time.
Jan 2 p Clay County's Business
Development Authority (BDA) is suppose to meet the first Thursday of each
month, IE tomorrow. They're suppose to have the meeting agenda
up for public inspection three days in advance not counting holidays and
weekends.
Jan 2 p As of this morning, no meeting
agenda! Bad Fran Bad Girl!
Jan 2 p Deadline for this Friday's
Communicator is Thursday at high noon. Email your stuff ASAP.
Jan 2 a 6:28am Clay County
Schools are Closed today.
Jan 2 a The Christmas break just got
a little longer.
Jan 2 a CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE ONE
A TWO HOUR DELAY Sleep In Kids
Jan 2 a The announcement was
made around 10:40pm last night. Unfortunately, about that same time the
DSL service went kaput. Sorry for the slowness in posting
Jan 2 a Just before dark Tuesday
the snow, those big flakes started to fall. State Road crews were heard
on the scanner salting main roads. One poor driver went without a
heater in his truck. Brrrrrrrrrrrrr...
Jan 2 a County Commission meets
today at 2pm to get organized for the next 12 months. Should take em a
long time to accomplish that task.
Jan 2 a Last night the CAEZ tried to
hold their monthly Board meeting. Didn't happen, no decisions due to no
quorum.
Jan 1 a And it's here. Seems like just
year or so ago we were all talking about the end of the internet and computers
blowing up with the new century coming.
Jan 1 a As the new year came so did
high winds and the threat of snow. Today's the last day off for the kids
and school system. As soon as the weather casters started mentioning the
S word, kids were thinking, maybe another day off school. 1 to 3
inches of the white stuff expected and chilly temps. Keep wishing kids
Jan 1 a Remember Sara Jane Moore? The
lady that tried to gun down Gerald Ford with a 38 pistol? She was released
from prison after serving 30+ years of a life sentence.
Jan 1 a Did you know: she was born
on Feb. 15,1930, into a middle-class family in Charleston, W. Va., where
a candy-store keeper remembers that both she and, a few years later, Charles
Manson, another Charleston resident, shopped for sweets. Her family name
was Kahn. Both Moore and Manson attended Stonewall Jackson High School
on the West Side of the Capitol City.Moore was in the first graduating
class. Here's the
full scoop on WV's own Ms Moore.
Jan 1 a West Virginia knows how
to grow em!
Jan 1 a Whistle thru your nose?
Play the spoons? Tap dance? Barber Shop Quartet? Play the tuba?
Jan 1 a Clay County, the state
for that matter, is loaded with talented musicians. Check out our EVENTS
page for a chance to showcase your talents, and maybe a paying gig during
this year's Big Apple in Sept.