Jan 2012

Jan 31 a From the email bag: lost dog in the Bickmore area since yesterday .  More specific by Leggs Welding.  She is a Shiba Ina (looks like a red fox) about 25lbs with dog tabs with phone numbers.  Cash reward is being offered also.  She wen missing from Sibert & Arbutus Osborne's house. If anybody has seen her please call:  587-4562 or 587-7521

Jan 31 a Suppose to be in the mid 60's today with bright sunshine galore. Now that's a great winter day.

Jan 31 a Happy birthday wishes for Christa Ramsey, Debbie Procious, and Tina Adkins.

Jan 31 a Last night's Panther win over Herbert Hoover in overtime was a nail biter right down to the end. Final  68 to 66. Even the adults in the crowd did well!

Jan 31 a As for last week's rumble after a b ball game, from the email bag: It is appalling to read about the misbehavior of the adults at the ballgame the other night.  Scholastic sports are suppose to build character, and not the inappropriate behavior displayed at the event.    I am very surprised at the  poor example displayed by the coaches and the ADs.   They are setting such poor  behavior for their students to immolate   The WV SAC should prohibit the two schools from playing each other in the future.

Jan 31 a Tonight the Lady Panthers play in home court action beginning at 7:30pm  Go Lady Panthers!

Jan 31 a Delegate Dave Walker's latest Legislative Update column is now posted over on the ADVISORY page.

Jan 30 p  With one election behind us, this is opening day for the Primary Election 2012.

Jan 30 p The final day for filing for office was Saturday at midnight. Here in Clayberry, we didn't have one Republicrat sign up for a run.

Jan 30 p  Incumbents and incumbents alone signed up for the Magistrate run.

Jan 30 p In the Assessor race, Peter Triplett and incumbent Teresa Lane will battle

Jan 30 p When Jerry Slinkinoooger retired from the Pentagon he needed another trough  to feed at. He won a perch on the County Commission. This time around Mitch DeBoard will try and unseat the guy.

Jan 30 p For Sheriff, with the wittle round guy unable to run a third term, Deputy Miles Slack and one time Florida Badge Sam Morris will try for the position. PLUS PLUS PLUS....

Jan 30 p Although not a first for Clayberry, we have a females candidate seeking the Sheriff's spot. Julie  Derby Triplett. Remember her? That's one of Dave Derby's daughters, the one that served her country in the military,   and the one that lives beside H E WHite Elem school in Bomont.

Jan 300 p That third candidate should make for a real interesting race if all three get out and campaign for office

Jan 30 p   Here's an interesting race. Delegate Dave Walker serves all but two precincts in County Clay. This time around, Dave will have a challenger in the form of Dan Sizemore.

Jan 30 p Sadly we report, in a county where good paying jobs are in short supply, that's it for the list of challengers.

Jan 30 a During each of the past (3) Excess School Levy elections, around 1000 or so came out to vote on average. With 350 or so directly employed by the Pentagon and each of those married to a voter plus close family members, it's easy to see, it's almost impossible for such a fleecing to fail.

Jan 30 a Of the 1045 that cast a mark this time around, 408 did so with a NO vote. That quite a change from years past when No votes were few and far between.

Jan 30 a It was interesting to watch the votes come in Saturday night. First to do so was Maysel precinct where there were more No's than Yes's. When announced on the Courthouse PA, mouths fell open, there was quiet. The only other precinct that counted more No's than Yes's was Ivydale that's still smarting from loosing their community school a couple years back.

Jan 30 a With WIden being the last to come in, all votes were counted by 9pm. In the County Clerk's office, Pentagon officials grinned broadly. Superintendent Kenneth Tanner handed out ball caps and carry bags. He was smiling ear to ear.

Jan 30 a By pulling out every stop and twisting every arm, the local leaders were able to suck up more tax dollars for pet perks instead of the three R's. It's done for another five years.

Jan 30 a Last Tuesday evening was the big win by the Lady Panthers over Braxton County. Most noteworthy was Jaycee Markle scoring her 1000th point. That should have been enough to make history. but there was more.

Jan 30 a  About as soon as the game ended Braxton County Officials hostilities erupted. Had the belly butted and head locked parties not been separated there's a strong likelihood that a few fledged fight would have broke out.

Jan 30 a It takes a few days for the cell phone movies, pictures and descriptions to make their way around the county. After collecting those all together, here's what we think happened.

 Jan 30 a Boardster Dave Mullins gave the Braxton Coach a bunch of grief during the game about  standing out on the court. After one of those "Get off the Court Coach" statements, it got under the Coach's skin who turned and yelled back, "SHUT YOUR MOUTH"

Jan 30 a Just like picking a scab, Dave worked on the Coach thru out the game.

Jan 30 a Near Mullins was a go with a brand new video camera . At some other point, the Coach yelled at that guy with " I stuff that thing up your.."

Jan 30 a Behind the Braxton Coach, up on the CCHS stage were Mike Mullins and Ron Sirk. When Sirk (Yes the world's oldest Athletic Director can still see a little bit) saw a on court screw up, he let out his feelings.

Jan 30 a Reacting to that, the thin skinned Braxton Coach turned and gave back a whole volley of  out of control replies.

Jan 30 a  Across the Court from Sirk was the Braxton County AD. After the exchanges against Sirk, he started pointing to the Braxton County AD indicating there was a problem with their Coach.

Jan 30 a The stage was set. The Braxton Coach had let locals get under his skin.

Jan 30 a With the final buzzer sounded, the Braxton Coach came at Dave Mullins with his finger pointing and belly butted our local Boardster. With fist pulled back, Dave and the Coach were separated by Brian Holcomb (it looked like).

Jan 30 a Across the way the Braxton AD came across the court for Sirk. Somewhere in there, Magistrate Jeff Boggs came into play.  After providing a head lock and then receiving a headlock, that entanglement was separated.

Jan 30 a Normally Badges are on hand for sporting events. That was the case last Tuesday but those guys skiddaddled just before game's end to answer a domestic violence call.

Jan 30 a Up on the stage was a tall skinny old Braxton County lady who started yelling at the CHS VP. Something about the students being out of control. Seeing that the kids were only ones behaving themselves, and not getting a sucked up reply from the VP,  the out of control parent started yelling that she would be contacting the oversight committee, the WVSSAC.

Jan 30 a Down on the floor, another fan yelled out,  "I'm contacting your School Board!!!

Jan 30 a In reply, "You just did! You just belly butted one of em over there!

Jan 30 a A little farther Away another yelled out, "I'M TAKING THIS TO COURT!"

Jan 30 a  A response came to that as well , which was, "HELL YOU'VE GOT THE MAGISTRATE IN A HEAD LOCK RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!!!!"

Jan 30 a  Rivalries are always fun. There even better when the crowd gets under the skin of one 'em. Yelling at Refs and Coaches , well that's just part of the fun. For once, our side did NOTHING out of line. Nothing! It was Braxton County officials that went way over the line.

Jan 30 a Next match up between Clay and Braxton comes Feb. 14th. Should be a great game for taking pictures.

Jan 30 a Note: For all cell phone picture takers, hold steady and be sure to use the highest settings on your hand held device.

Jan 30 a  Election 2012 coming in the next post late tonight.

Jan 28 late p All votes were in before 9pm . Unofficial School Excessive Levy: For 637; Against 408.

Jan 28 late p Run down coming Sunday am.

Jan 28 a Even after lots of advertising and newsprint coverage, there are people in Clayberry that will say, Gosh , I didn't know there was an election. Those are the same folks that couldn't tell ya who three Commissioners are.

Jan 28 a Today's the day to pick up your neighbor and go vote. As for polling places, call the County Clerk's office if you have confusion. 304 587 4259

Jan 28 a  Very few basketball players score 1000 points in their high school career.

Jan 28 a Last night during the win over Wirt County, Jaycee Markle reached that goal. Congrats!

Jan 28 a Get out and vote today.

Jan 28 a Why do some pencils have sides on them? Answer: So they don't roll off a desk

Jan 27 p come and support the Lady Panthers tonight when they take on Wirt County in home court action. Tip off 7:30pm Go lady Panthers

Jan 27 p Tomorrow is the big wrestling tournament over at the high school. Go Clay!

Jan 27 a A couple emailers have asked, why slow postings and little in the way of new pictures.

Jan 27 p Truth is, the news business has been pretty slow for the last few weeks. Outside with about everything gray, not so much available in the way of color.

Jan 27 p One lady asked if the ace cub reporter was sick or something. No is the correct answer. At his ripe old age the Mel Gibson Look Alike has taken up a new hobby, welding. After burning the glove finger off two pairs and a big burnt hole in his Carhart jacket, the guy is now taking a welding class .

Jan 27 p Saturday is the big Excessive Levy election for the school system. Early voting brought out a little over 400. Of that 400, most are school employees or immediate family members of school familes.

Jan 27 p During the last Excessive Levy election only 1050  came out to mark a ballot.

Jan 27 p Sadly we report, our unscientific online poll predicts (on average) 950 total voters with 3/4's in favor of the extra taxation.

Jan 27 p  In note, our online polls are notoriously wrong and are subject to email stuffing schemes.

Jan 27 p

Jan 26 p  The School System has used about every avenue they know of to promote the passage of Saturday's Excessive Levy election. Kenneth Tanner has a new venue tonight at 6pm when he appears on 101.7 FM for an hour long interview during Fred Sampson's Roundtable Discussion Program.

Jan 26 p In addition to hearing the questions and answers, you can watch the thang by going to the wyap.com web site , sliding way down at the bottom , and then clicking the live eye view button.

Jan 26 p  Put on your thinking caps clickers. What are some pencils round while others have sides. Email your answers.

Jan 26 a Happiest of 93rd Birthday wishes to Maureen Hardman. Salute!!

Jan 26 a Howdy Odie.

Jan 26 a Happy Birthday Brian King

Jan 26 a The lead story in the latest edition of the Communicator covers the very serious and growing problem of domestic violence.

Jan 26  a Yesterday's Commission meeting came and went without much hoopla. Those kind of meetings happen when public bodies make their decisions in private and or just walk in lock step with a nod and smile.

Jan 26 a Early voting in the School Excessive Election is all done. Not sure of the final count but it's low with most of the early voters employed by the Pentagon. That's just how they planned it too.

Jan 26 a If we were to have a major snow with icy roads, couldn't get any better for the folks seeking to strip your wallets of a little more $$$. Weathercasters are predicting a light snow Friday night followed by heavy rainfall.

Jan 26 a With the big vote day coming Saturday, Team Tanner is pulling out every stop and stretching every statement to the max. More letters are being sent out to every parent threatening them with diminished results.

Jan 26 a Truth is, no matter what they peddle in front of your nose, the Clay County School system is about as low on the success totem as it can be. Check out the latest Communicator for the complete WesTest scores and see for yourself.

Jan 26 a Community activist Fred Sampson's Roundtable Discussion show returns to 101.7 FM tonight at 6pm

Jan 26 a Back to the Jan 28th Excessive Levy election. Email over your predicitons clickers. Question 1  How many voters will cast ballots in the contest and Question 2 , will the thang pass or fall. Thanks.

Jan 26 a Quit being all droopy lipped today. Get out and have some fun!

Jan 24 late p  The Communicator is now on news stands across the region and heading to your mail box even as you read this post.

Jan 24 late p Wed is the final day of early voting for or against the Excessive School Levy

Jan 24 late p County Commission meets Wed morning at 10am

Jan 24 late p Tonight the Lady Panthers won a hard fought battle taking down Braxton County 55 to 50.

Jan 24 late p As the game ended another battle broke out. Nope it wasn't the kids at it but the adults. At one point a big guy had Magistrate Jeff Boggs in a headlock before being separated. Dave Mullins was also in the battle zone. The usually raucous Braxton crew was particularly out of control after the loss. More as we get it.

Jan 24 late p Never a dull moment in Clayberry.

Jan 24 a We said no new posts until the Communicator makes it out the door

Jan 23 p  It's now a two person race for County Commission. Steve Ware is the new Clay High Football Coach. 311 have early voted in the School Excess election. Domestic violence is in the news. And, a look back at the second half of 2011

Jan 23 p  Those and a whole bunch more in Tuesday's Communicator

Jan 23 p No web updates until we get that puppy to bed

Jan 23 a Before we get into this week, although it's wet and gray outside, it could be snow and ice. Be thankful for what we've got.

Jan 23 a Happy Birthday Banker Chick, Barbara Fields

Jab 23 a Delegate Dave Walker's Legislative Update column is now posted over on the ADVISORY page

Jan 23 a Last week Town Council side stepped the thorny issue of employees demanding 25%+ pay raises. The special meeting (Thursday) topics came as a direct result of the elected body providing a hefty increase to sewer plant operator Jeff Hamilton. He went to $18 per hour.

Jan 23 a When that raise was given other employees decided they wanted more $$

Jan 23 a Before the Thursday afternoon meeting, Jeff Hamilton turned in his resignation after gaining employment and an even larger hourly rate over at the Summersville Log Factory

Jan 23 a With Hamilton increase null, upset employees Terry Traub and Drema Thomas had less bargaining power.

Jan 23 a Since neither had had a pay increase for a while, both were provided a $1 per hour increase

Jan 23 a  Full details in Tuesday's Communicator

Jan 23 The Pentagon is down to the last few days before their Excess School Levy election coming Jan 28th. 250 or more have cast their ballots during early voting time which ends this Wed at 4pm

Jan 23  a  With local parents already peed over all the beggin letters brought home by students and Harrison County voters downing their Excess Levy by a two to one margin, Team Tanner has to pull out all the stops and quickly.

Jan 23 a What ta do  What ta do.... Got it, make something that ain't, sound real

Jan 23 a Each Spring as a matter of law, all those employed by the Sch Bd are put on notice that unless the Feds come thru again, their job MAY be in jeopardy. For the last many years, those notices are provided employees in April.

Jan 23 a What ta do What ta Do....

Jan 23 a Tonight the Board meets at 6pm over at Clay Elem School. On the agenda is a big long list of employees that could be affected if the Feds cut funding PLUS PLUS this time around,, just four days before the Excess Election, another line was added.

Jan 23 a  If the Levy fails, the sky will fall, your kids will grow warts and all the employees were be laid off.

Jan 23 a  Nice scare tactic and perfect timing for non thinkers

Jan 23 a During this depression to ask for an additional $600,000 to their 18 million dollar budget is a lot to handle.

Jan 23 a Over in Harrision County, those folks said no (2575 voting Yes and 5028 saying heck no) two days ago.

Jan 23 a Might just happen here too

Jan 20 late p  Ernest Ray Blankenship, 84, of Maysel, see OBITUARY page

Jan 20  a Lets see now, what have we forgot....

Jan 20 a Get that knee healed up and Happy Birthday to Eric Todd Mc Glothlin

Jan 20 a Clint Salyers ain't gettin any younger, Happy Birthday Clint

Jan 20 a Tonight the Lady Panthers play in home court action. Tip off is 7:30pm. Go Lady Panthers

Jan 20 a Don't forget, you can cast your vote for or against the Excess School Levy all day Saturday at the Courthouse. Don't miss a chance to have a say in how the Pentagon runs the county.

Jan 20 a It's a scary thought but the Legislature is in session again. One of the first bills the Senate folks took up was  giving all county officials a pay raise.

Jan 20 a Good money, good jobs, why not run for office.

Jan 20 a We knew their were issues when we hired the Top Badge seven years ago. Those shortcomings have surfaced during his tenure at the helm. Most in the county now realize that.

Jan 20 a Wed afternoon during a prevent domestic violence meeting at the Courthouse, a meeting that our Sheriff chose not to attend, the topic of having a  in county day reporting center came front and center.

Jan 20 a Those from out of county , those with limited knowledge of the Great Nation of Clay, openly asked why such a  facility had not been set up.

Jan 20 a After giggles and smirks, Prosecutor Samples commented that he didn't see anyway to get around the obstacle.

Jan 20 a There is one way to correct the extra heavy problem, an election!

Jan 20 a It's time to run for office. How about you?

Jan 19 late p Help Please:  Lost dog in the Ovapa area.  jack russell terrier, answers to katie, rough coat, yellow and white. companion to sylvia summers. if seen call 587-2521 or 587-7998.

Jan 19 a So important is free speech, our founding fathers spoke of the absolute right in the US Constitution. The day of the printing press has evolved. Getting the word out has grown into the internet with hands off government censorship.

Jan 19  a Before Congress are two bills , SOPA and PIPA, which would provide a method of removing web portals and services by the push of a button.

Jan 19 a In these days of reduced civil rights, we hope yesterday's shut down of web sites across America sends a strong and clear message to dimly lit corporate shills in DC.

Jan 19 a Free Give Aways today in Ivydale. Time to stand in line. See EVENTS page

Jan 19 a Without the mandatory agenda in place, Clay Town Council plans to meet this afternoon at 5pm to get a grip on outrageous employee demands for wage increases in excess of 25%. It's thorny to say the least.

Jan 19 a Employees aren't making the demand based on inflation nor length of time since previous increases but because one employee received a big time increase last month after passing a sewer operation classification test.

Jan 19 a Nearly 150 early voters have cast their ballots in the Excess Spending Levy election. What sounds like a low number is actually pretty good when reminded that less than 900 of the county's 6500 voters used their right during the last election cycle.

Jan 19 a  Candidates for the general election are equally sparse. All incumbents are again signing up for more public $$$.

Jan 19 a With our Top Badge down to 11 months left in office and unable to run again, we have two seeking the perch, Miles Slack and Sam Morris.

Jan 19 a One of our other dismal failures, County Commissioner Jerry What's His Name also wants another four years in office. No challengers so far but Mitch DeBord says he's signing up next week.

Jan 19 a How about you? Why not? Deadline for filing is Jan 28th.

Jan 19 a Do you own a fishing camp in the county? How about the old home place setting empty?

Jan 19 a Thieves were caught last weekend stealing copper from abandoned homes.

Jan 19 a It's a tough economy clickers. Beware!

Jan 17 a Tonight is home basketball game over at Clay High. Tip off at 7:30am. The Panthers are taking on Wirt County. Go Panthers

Jan 17 a Happy Birthday Stephanie Ahart

Jan 17 a For those seeking internet access, the new computer lab in the basement of the Library will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1  to 6pm. If you need a basic course in computers, call the Library at 304 587 4254

Jan 17 a If you look at the EVENTS page or Main Street you'll notice, the pace  for even this county has slowed waaaaaaaaaaaay down.

Jan 17 a Have you voted for or against the Excess Levy? Early voting now in progress at the Courthouse. Have you signed up to run for elected office? You can do that in the County Clerk's office as well.

Jan 17 a Heard bits and pieces Saturday night on the scanner, Something about spotlighting, nlue car, shot fired at another vehicle. That was just after 11pm.

Jan 17 a  Shortly thereafterm Blue lights were seen at a house beside the Family Dollar Store.

Jan 17 a With no one sent to the slammer and little else on the chatter box, that usually means a Juvy was picked up.

Jan 17 a Just a guess clickers.

Jan 17  a From the Farmer's Almanac:   Benjamin Franklin, born on January 17, 1706, not only was a world-renowned statesman, inventor, and scientist, but also was fascinated by agriculture. To demonstrate the value of gypsum as fertilizer, he applied it to a field in a pattern that spelled out, "This land has been plastered." Sure enough, clover in the fertilized area exhibited more vigorous growth.

Jan 16 a On this Holiday of Remembrance morning, two new opportunities posted over on the JOBS page

Jan 15 p  Now firmly in the grips of Winter, 21 degrees reported this morning in County Clay.

Jan 15 p Commercial news outlets are providing heavy news coverage on the various Republicrat primaries. Millions are being spent to a hohum reception. Two weeks ago the talking heads hyped Iowa big time. Few mentioned that the Iowa caucus provided 0, none, zilch voting delegates in the selection process.

Jan 15 p Locally, a couple biggies are in high gear.

Jan 15 p It's sign up time to run for office. Every incumbent signed to get back at the trough. To those add, Miles Slack and Sam Morris in the Sheriff's race. Clayonains have until the 28th to sign up for a run for office. Last time around many got on the ballot in the School Board race. Hope that happens again this time as well as someone of worth running from C District for the Commissioner's perch.

Jan 15 p Back in June a new Mayor and Town Council were put into office. This week they tackled their first major hurdle. At issue: One employee received a hefty raise last month and now all other employees think they deserve a similar 25% or more increase. After a long long secret time, Council voted to table all action for a few days.

Jan 15 p Good thinkin' on their part. That may give the elected folks enough time to remind employees of two things: 1  In this state, they are "at will" employees without a contract or civil service protection  and: 2,  Go Mart is currently accepting applications.

Jan 15 p  The other biggy is the School Excess Levy election. Early voting began on Friday the 13th. Already over 40 have put their decision on paper at the Courthouse.

Jan 15 p Last time around, the extra dip in our pocket won overwhelmingly. Might be different this time around.

Jan 15 p During  a December Christmas concert break, Superintendent Tanner was touting the  virtues of the extra taxation only to be greeted with Boos. Lots of em! He didn't expect that for sure and left the stage.

Jan 15 p  Last week Pentagon letters were sent home via the kids while others arrived in the mail. Instead of helping with the cause, many parents were peed off at the arm twisting while they struggled to pay winter utility bills.  On the street,  more people are saying they ain't voting for high taxes during a depression.

Jan 15 p People are no longer asking: What happened to Winter?

Jan 15 p Temps dropped Friday morning and the snow came. Schools closed in many counties including this one.  Clayberry was blanketed with the white stuff and stayed chilly all weekend.

Jan 15 a  Lawrence Lowell Parsons 77, of Hartland, WV , see OBITUARY page

Each month of past news is linked just above. Good Reading!

Jan 14 a  We've got Delegate, I mean Clay County Person of the Year,  Dave Walker's Legislative Update column over on the ADVISORY page

Jan 14 a Although a great game, last night the CHS Panthers lost out to Poca by 4 points.

Jan 14 a Light snow is continuing this morning. Drive with caution.

Jan 14 a Linky poo says no one reads this site. Be careful out there, we don't want to lose any of ya!

Jan 13 p The High School Basketball game is still on for tonight with tip off set for 7:30pm

Jan 13 p With the wind whipping around, it's down right chilly today in Clayberry.

Jan 13 p In Sweden, January 13 is the traditional day to discard the Christmas tree and end the season's festivities. A children's party is the favored way to strip the tree of its decorations, after which the children are free to "plunder" the edible treats and small gifts placed on the tree especially for the occasion. Finally, everyone "dances" the tree out the door. Singing special songs, they pick up the tree and toss it out into the snow.

Jan 13 p In County Clay, we open the door, toss the thang on the front porch, close the door real quick, and wait till Spring to get rid of it.

Jan 13 6:10 am  CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED TODAY

Jan 13 6:10 am Maybe it's Friday the 13th fears, or the one inch of snow, or not wanting to pee off voters on the first day of Excess Levy voting, the little crumb lickers can sleep in today.

Jan 12 11pm  The snow begins

Jan 12 9:50pm  Clay County Schools will be on a 2 hour delay Friday morning.

Jan 12 9:50pm  Sleep in you lucky .....

Jan 12 a Kids are all excited. A couple inches of snow is in the forecast for tonight. Oh Boy Oh Boy

Jan 12 a  All the incumbents have signed up for a repeat performance of four more years. Can we stand that? Now's the time for you or to find someone, to run for office.

Jan 12 a  With the Excess Levy vote coming soon, now is a special time. Now's the time to ask the School System for pie in the sky stuff. Make up something outrageous and call up Tanner. A school bus right to your door, jump rope classes every 15 minutes, underwater hikes... anything!

Jan 12 a The day after the election, it's too late, they won't give a hoot about our desires and won't even pretend to care.

Jan 12 a Something's wrong clickers. This morning Frontier DSL speed in Maysel was 1305 down and 390 up. With a usable speed, it's probably time for a rate increase.

Jan 11 a Last month Town Sewer Plant operator Jeff Hamilton asked for and received a pay raise. He went from about $12 per hour to $16 after passing  a Class II certification test.

Jan 11 a In municipal land, when one person gets a raise, all  the other employees think that's the magic ticket for them to get one. If employee A got a one penny increase, then employee B feels he or she deserves two cents more.

Jan 11 a Those also think they can lawfully negotiate benefit packages. Stuff like, if I don't take the hospitalization plan, I should get $2 more on the hour. With the exception of union contracts, everybody else, every other place on earth, knows, benefits can not be negotiated in lieu of hourly rates.

Jan 11 a Last night during the rescheduled Town Council meeting, most of the meeting was spent in secret session where employees demanded their rates go up to $18 per hour.

Jan 11 a  Not based on inflation rates or drastic changes in gas prices but ... just pay back, get even, if he got something I want it, greed.

Jan 11 a Just for the men clickers. A guy overseas decided to have his johnson tattooed. For that guy, the side effects include, rigidity on a long term basis. OK men, everybody line up behind the ace cub reporter!

Jan 11 a Pot update. turns out , something an occasional joint, has no negative affect on your lungs.

Jan 11 a On this day in history: Born 1757: Alexander Hamilton (statesman & founding father); Died 1843: Francis Scott Key (composer); Died 1874: Gail Borden (developed condensed milk); 1878: Milk was delivered in glass bottles for the first time, Brooklyn, NY; Born 1942: Clarence Clemons (musician); Born 1946: Naomi Judd (country music singer); Born 1957: Darryl Dawkins (basketball player); 2010: A 4.3-magnitude earthquake shook Southern California

Jan 10 p  The Communicator made it to news stands Tuesday afternoon. A 20 page depository for all the news on County Clay. Get your copy today.

Jan 10 p This edition includes a look back  at the first half of 2011. Quite  a year.

Jan 10 p  Larry Darryl and Darryl gather for a public meeting Wed morning , 10am

Jan 9 late p  No updates until we get the Communicator out the door sometime Tuesday afternoon. You're on your own clickers for 24 hours unless someone does something particularly dumb.

Jan 9 a Nope it's not Christmas or birthdays or anything else. The best time of year is election season and it's here now!

Jan 9 a Today is the first day to file for office. So far, throwing their names in the hat, includes: Peter Triplett and Teresa Lane in the Assessor race; O Gene King for School Board; Magistrates Jeff Boggs and Mike King;  and Deputy Miles Slack for Sheriff.

Jan 9 a Think Clayberry needs to improve? Needs new leadership? How about you? Now's the time to step up to the plate and run for office.

Jan 9 a  The Excess School Levy election comes on Jan 28th. The Pentagon's idea is for a great big snow with icy roads to lower the number of Nay voters.

Jan 9 a It doesn't have to be that way clickers.

Jan 9 a Early Excess Levy voting begins this Friday, Jan 13th, and continues thru Jan 25th. Why take a chance on getting caught in a blizzard, vote early and vote often

Jan 9 a Town Council meets in rescheduled action Tuesday afternoon at 5pm. Town Hall is now located in the old Starcher building on Main Street. That's the brick two story building on the riverbank as you come into town.

Jan 9 a Council rescheduled the gathering from last week when it was snowing to beat the band.

Jan 9 a Not sure when CAEZ will reschedule their snowed out public meeting.

Jan 8 a Bright blue skies but still chilly

Jan 8 a Last night, 8:20pm, over the 911 air waves from the dispatcher: She is a new dispatcher, I do believe you owe her an apology.

Jan 8 a After several years as a for profit corporation complete with share holders, yesterday morning the Buffalo Creek and Gauley Railroad Co Op voted to change their corporate status to non profit.

Jan 8 a Back on Dec 20th, during their executive committee meeting, the BC&G agreed to meet with CAEZ reps and come up with a consensus recommendation on the future of their operation of the JG Bradley Campground. That recommendation was to be presented to the full Board of Directors on Jan 7th.

Jan 8 a  Yesterday, when asked about that vote and why it hadn't come up, the BC&G Chair said that was not on the agenda and was never on the agenda.   Hmmmmmmmmmmmm...

Jan 8  a    If the BC&G RR had all their non profit IRS 501-C-3 application papers in order and submitted, it'll take about 9 months to get the green light.

Jan 7 p  Darrell Keith Jones Jr., 34, Beechy Ridge, Bickmore, see OBIUTARY page

Jan 6 late p  Matthew Allen Mullins, 35,  see OBITUARY page

Jan 6 10:30 p Black Shirt 5 "Got one running on me ... He's hauling!"

Jan 6 10:30 p Before going coded, the vehicle that was fleeing was an older flatbed truck on Holcomb Hill.

Jan 6 p  County Clay does not have a bright future. There are few jobs and even fewer chances for a large employer locating in these parts. The only shot at more  $$$ coming our way is thru tourism.

Jan 6 p For that industry to grow, Clayberry needs overnight accomodations. IE: The JG Bradley Campground.

Jan 6 p Saturday morning at 11am in the CDC building on Main Street, the operators of the camground, the BC&G RR Co Op Board of Directors will vote on the future of the facility.

Jan 6 p If that group decides to walk away from the could be money making operation, we've got big problems.

Jan 6 p  The CAEZ group has the lease on the creek side land. Their Director has already said in public that she has a man and woman willing to live on site and run the place.

Jan 6 p Sounds good but based on the track record of the CAEZ getting things done in this county, .......

Jan 6 a Happy Friday to one and all

Jan 6 a Want something to do this evening? Tonight the Panthers are in home court action with Braxton coming to town. Also, the Big Otter Community Center has the Appalachian String Band live and in person. Music starts at 7 B Ball tips off at 7:30

Jan 6 a Starting off the new year as 2011 ended, there were not enough members present to convene a Business Development Authority (BDA) meeting last night. Without the ability to vote a decision, those assembled talked of 2012 plans and accomplishments  from 2011. Yes they have a few from last year

Jan 6 a Full write up in Tuesday's Communicator

Jan 6 a We're still taking suggestions for the 2012 Person of the Year winner. Email your ideas today. We're looking for a person that made a real difference in 2011 and provided results for Clayberry.

Jan 6 a Also, The Communicator will be providing a Year in Review article where 2011 high and low points will be center focus. How about your thoughts clickers.

Jan 6 a Email over what you think were the highlights from last year. Thanks

Jan 5 a Happy first Thursday of the new year.

Jan 5 a When you see Ryan Clifton today, tell the Mayor, Happy Birthday

Jan 5 a Each January the Communicator announces a Person of the Year. The winner of the award is a living Clayonian that has made major accomplishments during the last 12 months, someone that has gone the extra mile, someone that stands out as a leader and doer.

Jan 5 a Got someone in mind? Email the name and reasons for consideration.

This is officially the 12th and final day of Christmas. From the Farmer's Almanac: Twelfth Night is an English folk custom that marks the end of Christmas merrymaking and, in the ancient Celtic tradition, the end of the 12-day winter solstice celebration. On Twelfth Night, it was customary for the assembled company to toast one another from the wassail bowl. In Old English, wassail means "Be in good health," but the term also was applied to the drink itself (usually spiced ale).

Jan 4 a The little snot lickers are finally out of the house and back in school. Most parents are saying, good!

Jan 4 a It's good that the Hartland bridge is back on track and set for construction this Summer . Emails have come in complaining that the meeting making that announcement was held in Charleston on the coldest day of the year. We agree

Jan 4 a  Yesterday's freezing winds and snow covered roads are exactly what the Pentagon wants on Jan 28th, election day for their Excess Levy election. Last time around, nine inches of snow fell the night before and for some reasons, State Road salt shakers were all but impossible to find that day.

Jan 4  a  The Hartland bridge was built in the 20s and looks to be ready to fall down. Weight restrictions were put on the span decades ago. For the Southern end of the county where our few manufacturing jobs are located, the bridge is critical.

Jan 4 a State Road folks planned to replace the bridge last year. Delays came. Word had it that construction was delayed until 2013. Feeling that the thang wouldn't last that long and with loaded school buses using the bridge daily, pressure was applied

Jan 4 a Businessman Dave Pierson said if the span was closed, he might as well shut down his saw mill.

Jan 4 a Yesterday afternoon, down at the Capitol, Delegates Walker and Perry convened a meeting with State Road officials. Around a dozen or so were in attendance to hear Asst DOH Big Cheeze Marvin Murphy say: the delay is off, the new schedule is just a  few months behind, the "mussels" under the site are not the endangered species kind, and construction should get underway later this Spring.

Jan 4 a Quite a change!

Jan 4 a There wasn't good news on the replacement of the Camp Creek bridge which is seriously delayed.

Jan 4 a Clay Town Council nor CAEZ held their monthly meeting last night.

Jan 3 8:30pm  Now this is the way to polish off a long Christmas break.

Jan 3 8:30pm  Clay County Schools will be operating on a two hour delay Wed morning

Jan 3 8:30pm  Sleep in kids.

Jan 2 9:30 pm  CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED TUESDAY

Jan 2 9:30 pm YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHoooooooooooooo!

Jan 2 5:50pm Who are the  most popular people in Clayberry? None other than Bus Czar Mike Mullins and Sarah the school mesenger.

Jan 2 5:55pm  Clay County schools are on a two hour delay for Tuesday.

Jan 2 5:55pm What a great way to polish off a great holiday break!

Jan 2 5:55pm Power and other utilities remain in service for most of the county at this time. Will update if possible. Right now there are several wrecks around the county, ambulances are in very short supply, and roads are starting to ice over. Be careful out there.

Jan 2 5:55pm We messed up on the morning post. The County Commission will be meeting Tuesday morning, Tuesday morning at 10am .

Jan 2 p Forgot to mention in the morning post that the County Commission will be meeting Tuesday morning at 10 am to set meeting dates, times, and such. Afterwards, they and anyone else that wants to make the trip can attend a meeting with the State Road on why construction of a new Hartland Bridge was delayed. State Capitol, Bldg 5, 1pm

Jan 2 p At 1pm today, roads are snow covered but treated. The snow is still falling. It is beautiful in Clayberry!

Jan 2 a Hello Cindy Clark. Your Mom says Hello.

Jan 2 a The radio station is off the air this morning. Not sure why.

Jan 2 a Thanks all that that participated in the mystery head online challenge last week. Dave Mullins' chrome dome must have been too easy, everyone that tried a guess, got it right.

Jan 2 am With Christmas decorations down and new year resolutions already forgotten, we're ready to get back to work.

Jan 2 a With predictions of up to 5 inches of snow on the way for our county, kids are getting fired up over a chance of another day off of school tomorrow.

Jan 2 a With schools, government and about everything else closed today, there's a full week coming our way.

Jan 2 a CAEZ, the BDA, and Town Council meeting slated for Tuesday, you never know what may pop up. Thursday the BDA folks will try to form a quorum for their once a  month gathering.

Jan 2 a Sometime before Saturday's quarterly meeting of the BC&G RR, the Board has to meet with CAEZ reps to see if there is any possible way to maintain the partnership for the operation of the JG Bradley Campground.

Jan 2 a  For those that missed it, the mighty Clayberry ball dropped right on time during the 101.7 FM New Years Eve Dance. Once again, it was volunteers that made the difference for the great annual event.

Jan 2 a We're able to make this post this morning compliments of Frontier Tele which offered a lighting 420/210 DSL speed this morning at 9:30am. No where near their advertising but with a little patience, doable.