May 2011
May 31 p Bonnie Louise
Duffield, 49, of O’Brien, see OBITUARY page
May 31 p On this date in history:
1859: The Great Clock (aka Big Ben) in London officially began keeping
time. (On July 11, the Great Bell first struck the hour.) The 315-foot-high
tower, part of the Houses of Parliament building, has no elevator; there
are 334 steps to the belfry. The four quarter bells, or chimes, ring out
every 15 minutes. The Great Bell tolls every hour. The minute hand measures
almost 14 feet long. The clock mechanism weighs 5.6 tons, and is wound
three times a week. The clock's time is adjusted by changing the number
of old pennies sitting on a shelf near the top of the pendulum. The tune
played each hour is from the aria "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth," part
of Handel's Messiah.
May 31 p also on this date: Died 1910:
Elizabeth Blackwell (first woman to earn an MD degree in the U.S.);
Born 1930: Clint Eastwood (actor & director); Born 1943: Joe Namath
(football player); Born 1961: Lea Thompson (actress); Born 1965: Brooke
Shields (actress); 1970: 7.8 earthquake left over 60,000 dead in Peru;
Born 1976: Colin Farrell (actor); Died 1983: Jack Dempsey (boxer); 1990:
A summer replacement televsion show called Seinfeld first aired on NBC;
2005: The legendary source "Deep Throat" in the Watergate scandal that
brought down President Nixon was identified as W. Mark Felt; Died 2009:
Millvina Dean (last survivor of the RMS Titanic)
May 31 a From the email bag:
My father hasn't been feeling the greatest these past few days and I just
wanted everyone to keep him in your prayers. He's a great father and a
good friend. His name is Ike Moore from Blue Knob. If you see him today
please let him know that your hoping he's feeling better!!! love his daughter
Rockiel
May 31 a After a great
holiday weekend and the month of May about over.....
May 31 a In the last 30 days
we saw the County Commission step up to the plate and speak of overcoming
home confinement program problems created when the local Sheriff decided
Prosecutors and Court system could not be trusted. CCC told the world they
would immediately start their own program and save the county $1000's in
jail time dollars. During their second meeting in May, there was no mention
of setting up the much needed program.
May 31 a Last week, the new Health
Dept Director told his Board of program needs addressing teen pregnancy,
obesity, and diabetes treatment. The Board seemed to agree. Maybe with
a new face and new approach, something can actually begin over at the Clay
County Health Department. The time and need is now.
May 31 a The CCHS Class of 2011 is
out of here. During Saturday's Graduation Ceremony parents beamed, teachers
breathed a sigh of relief, and students smiled thru brace straightened
teeth. After seeing nice cars, fancy homes, and high paying jobs on TV,
they think life will be filled with likewise for them. Their real life
education is just beginning. They've got a bunch to learn.
May 31 a Memorial Day weekend is the
traditional start of summer. The Clay pool opened. Families got together.
Old friendships were rekindled. College kids came home again. Laughter,
stories, and remembering those passed filled homes as the sun blazed outside
and air conditioners hummed.
May 31 a This Tuesday morning, with
schools housing ( and little more) the curtain climbers for another few
days, it's much quieter at home. Uncles, aunts, and those grown kids are
back to their own lives afar.
May 31 a With the carpets swept,
the floor mopped, and the refrigerator emptied, kind of sad for us old
parents. Back to the empty nest again.
May 31 a Something important this week,
Wed., 2pm, at the Courthouse, political leaders, the public, and landowners
will meet to discuss land access along Buffalo Creek and growing the tourism
trout stream industry. Doesn't sound too important? Wrong!
May 31 a You , you, and you over there,
need to voice your views tomorrow afternoon, to show support for growing
the tourism business in County Clay. We need those new dollars right here
at home. Our only shot at growth is in that future and trout fishing
is one more piece of the puzzle.
May 31 a 50 or more in attendance would
be a nice show of strength. How about you?
May 31 a With only one municipality
in the county, the Town of Clay election (June 14th) is also very important
for our future. Current leadership has provided little. Other than fewer
businesses and five new parking meters, little has changed in the last
four years of Town management.
May 31 a Maybe with some new faces
on Council and new Mayor in place, we may have a shot at using Federal
dollars for attractive sidewalks and lighting, have a functioning, trained,
Badge on duty, and who knows, even see the un needed, high dollar, wa wa
plant completed after 9 months of construction dispute.
May 31 a A few of those candidates
for office have actually been campaigning a little. There are a few signs
up, a couple have sported colorful T shirts, and there's even a few campaign
pens being passed out. Others have done nothing.
May 31 a We need leadership in the
worst way.
May 31 a The Communicator was delayed
due to the Holiday on Monday. Clay County's only locally owned and
operated newspaper comes out Thursday afternoon. Included this time around
are a bunch of the Memorial day weekend pictures and the nuts /bolts
that make life in Clayberry so very special.
May 28 early a Here's
the link to first time ever, web streamed, CCHS graduation ceremony
which begins (and should be visible) at 10 am today. For WYAP listeners,
they're hosting the audio as well.
May 28 a Can you sing? Might want to
enter this afternoon's Karaoke contest on 101.7 FM. Contest starts at 5pm
with the winner receiving some $$$ and a chance to sing during the Celebration
concert at 7:30pm. With beautiful weather expected, bring a lawn chair
and have some fun all evening long.
May 28 a Tonight's Drive In movie is
Toy Story 1 is they can get the projector to work. Free too.
May 28 a Did you know the old Courthouse
is open each Saturday morning? Yelp, the Historical group is serving as
the Welcome Center for visitors this Summer.
May 28 a Nothing to do this weekend,
load up the family and spend your holiday time over at the campground at
Dundon.
May 28 a Dirt track racing too today.
Check out Claytoday.org for fun stuff
to do.
May 27 p Big storm last night lasted
less than 30 minutes but utilities are out for many in the county today.
May 27 p Saturday morning at 10am is
the CCHS Graduation Ceremony for Seniors.
May 27 p Got some changes this year.
Superintendent Tanner says shuttle bus service to and from the ceremony
will be provided in an attempt to reduce the parking snarls tomorrow. Here's
the deal, shuttle buses will pick up guests for those parking in the Clay
Middle and Clay Elem parking lots. The shuttle service begins at 8:30am
and will run every five minutes or so.
May 27 p For those that haven't been
to a CCHS Ceremony before, take some advice, use the buses. And Yes they
will return you to your vehicle afterwards.
May 27 p Also, for those afar,
you can watch the entire thing online. Tanner says the link to the stream
will be posted over on their web site ASAP.
May 27 p How about that! Technology
put to good use. Finally a hot steamy Graduation and you can watch it in
the air conditioned comfort of you Lazy Boy chair.
May 27 p Congratulations CCHS CLASS
OF 2011
Holli Nichole Adkins
Michael Andrew Lin Adkins
Tyler Brooks Alley
Shani Danielle Berry
Michael Allen Bird
Randall Lee Blake
Jared Seth Blankenship
James Glenn Boatwright, III
Kalem Andrew Boggs
Hiedi Nichole Brady
Zachery James Braley
Brandon Jeremiah Brown
Casey Evan Brown
Jason D.Albert Brown
Tiffany Marie Bunting
Kelsey Leanne Burkhamer
Alexander Seth Butcher
Carli Rachel Caldwell
Jared Cody Casto
Vesta Starr Clark
Todd Michael Claypool
Brandon John Cole
Courtney Elizabeth Cole
Samantha Nicole Cottrell
Dustin Tyler Daniels
Jacquelyn Danielle Davis
Rachel Avonelle Delk
Danielle Nicole Dobbins
James Ernest Dozer, Jr.
Brandie Michelle Duncan
Lindsay Jo Dunlap
Jacob Charles Ferrebee
John Christopher Ferrebee
Shannon Richelle Ferrebee
John Wayne Fitzwater, II
Jacquelyn Nikole Frazier
Anthony Wayne Frazier, II
Kelsea Paige Gill
Samantha Joe Gill
Matthew David Goode
Brian Tyler Gould
Ashley Nichole Gray
Leighann Nicole Gray
Leah Marie Grose
Grayson Hunter Hamrick
Haley Lynn Hamrick
Alisha Jane Hayes
Michael Benjamin Hopkins
Elizabeth Anne Hubbard
James Ryan Hubbard
Brittany Nichole Jarrett
Brandon Paul Johnson
Nathaniel Lethan Johnston
Dakota Paul Jones
Rocky Allen Keener, II
Rochelle Star Kish
Michael David Lane
Shayla Marie Lyons
Corey Tylor Mays
Billie Ann Paula Miller
Jacob Scott Miller
Jerry Lee Miller, II
Stephen Joseph Miller
Caroline Abigail Moore
Codie Allen Moore
Savannah Brooke Moore
Hayley Katelyn Morris
Ashley Renee Mullins
Candace Brook Mullins
Nancy Marie Mullins
Robert Lee Mullins
Thomas Dean Mullins
Thomas Harley Mullins
Tori Paige Murphy
Christina Dawn Neal
Madison Nichole Neal
Tosha Lee Neal
William Nicholas Neal
Joshua Matthew Neff
Whitney Irene Nelson
Ashley Jay Newberry
William Perry Newhouse, IV
Joshua Elliot Nicholas
Coty Allen Nichols
Sallie Renea Pritt Nicholson
Adam Scott Potelwait
Danialle Nichole Ramsey
Misty Lyn Rhodes
Justin Allen Robinson
Timberly Jo Lee Louise Rose
India Kiersten Ross
Mariah Kari Scott
Jocelyn Briana Sears
Rachel Lynn Sears
Timothy Scott Selman
Tiereney Sue Sheldon
James David Sizemore, Jr.
Abigail Gwyn Smith
Shannon Michelle Smith
Zechariah Ethan Staab
Alexandra Gail Stephens
Ethan Casey Stone
Myesscha Catherine Stone
David James Stricker
Daniel Gregory Suite, Jr.
Samantha Rae Tanner
Ashley Nichole Taylor
Charles Andrew Taylor
Deanna Marie Taylor
Joshua Thomas Taylor-Berndt
Audra Jeanine Thomas
Erin Livingston Thomas
Ryan Estel Thomas
Zachary Steven Thomas
Brandon Scott Townsend
Carly Lynn Triplett
Nicole Lynn Truman
Holly Marie Walker
Steven Kyle Ware
Christina Ashley Welch
Nichole Amber Westfall
Ricky Dewayne Young
May 27 a Last night came a call for
Badge intervention for an out of control kid who was throwing bleach into
the Mother's eyes. Sounds like it's time to beat that brat with a ball
bat!
May 27 a The new leadership at
Clay Health Dept brought forth some pretty interesting discussion points
and ideas during last night's regular meeting of the Board.
May 27 a Did you know that trailer
parks have to meet certain standards and be certified if there's four or
more units in use? Currently there are no certified trailer parks in the
county and the Dept is starting a certification project now. Stuff
like landowner paid for trash collection, night time lighting, graveled
parking areas are all required under state law.
May 27 a As for those three abandoned
trailers owned by Walter Schoonover, the ones coming down Maysel Hill on
the right, according to Jay Carper, the family is trying to straighten
out the eye soar and is looking for someone to remove the thangs.
May 27 a That's something the County
Commission has been dragging their feet on for two years. Maybe the Health
Dept will put forth more of an effort.
May 27 a 10 years ago the Health folks
presented a raw sewage running down the streets of Widen report.
May 27 a There appears to be
federal dollars available to install a central sewer system in the Town
of Widen. Under new leadership, the Health Dept Team is now working to
get citizen support for the project.
May 27 a Remember when you would
go to a big event at Clay High and the school's sewer plant would back
up and stink the place to high heavens?
May 27 a Turns out all package sewer
plants are suppose to be inspected and approved for use. Clayberry doesn't
do that but under the direction of newbee Jeff Smith, they will as soon
as they get someone trained in t he art of inspecting poop factories.
May 27 a About the only thing
that we're at the top of the list on is teen pregnancies, drug & alcohol
use, and obese people. Although the serious problems have been around
for decades, lip service is about all that's been done in the past.
May 27 a Yelp, we're going to do something
in that direction too clickers!
May 27 a If even a couple of
those agenda items gets done, it'll be a vast improvement over previous
administrations.
May 27 a We're entering the holiday
weekend, the beginning of summer.
May 27 a Until the radio station came
along with summer activities, for years, County Clay offered zero, none,
ninguno, zilch in the way of stuff to do during the summer time holidays.
May 27 a Small Town America Celebrations
continue Saturday night during WYAP's fun time in downtown Clay.
May 27 a They work their butts off
to give everybody else something to do. Thanks to those volunteers.
May 26 a Antonio Scott Foster,
22, of Bickmore, see OBITUARY page
May 26 a Thursday evening at 6:15.
the Clay County Bd of Health will convene their first public meeting since
hiring Director Jeff Smith.
May 26 a On this day in history:
Born 1886: Al Jolson (entertainer); 1889: First public elevator at Eiffel
Tower opened; Born 1907: John Wayne (actor); Born 1912: Jay Silverheels
(actor who played "Tonto" on The Lone Ranger TV series); Born 1920: Peggy
Lee (actress); and, Born 1951: Sally Ride (astronaut)
May 26 a Not much in the way of substance
during Wed's Commission meeting. There was no mention of setting up the
cost saving home confinement program for the county.
May 26 a Lots of hand clapping and
accolades for the first state wrestling champ in 24 years. Congrats to
Danny Suite Jr for the no loss season of success.
May 26 a Looks like rain again today
in County Clay.
May 26 a Municipal elections come next
month. This time around there are some younger faces on the ballot. If
they get out and work the Town for votes, there could be some major upsets
this time around. With Jack Brown and Jerry Stover not seeking office again,
we know there will be a couple new faces on the governing body.
May 26 a In the way of updates....
Mayor candidate Ryan Clifton's team is sporting campaign tee shirts as
is Bev Whaling along with pink campaign pens. Council hopefuls: JP Helms
has some signs up while Josh Shamblin has tiny signs hanging from the sides
of his dogs as he walks the animals. Pretty cute.
May 26 a Tonight on 101.7 Fm, Council
candidate Cody Nicholas will present his views on Fred Sampson's Roundtable
Discussion program. Next week, Glada Lanham will be on air to do likewise.
May 24 a Delta publishes a tourism
map annually. The map includes up to date 911 street names and a close
up area for the Town. The map comes out next week and is distributed regionally
and at rest stops.
May 24 a Last call for those wanting
to have their ads included. Interested? Use the above email or dial 304
587 6007, afternoons.
May 24 a Why is America the no
vacation nation?
May 24 a Lots of emails circulating
about stating: "The Democrats have already voted to BAN our conventional
lights bulbs (that you and I use even today!) in favor of DANGEROUS fluorescent
light bulbs," They also add all conventional bulbs will be removed
from store shelves. Here's the
truth on the malarkey.
May 24 a With so many others already
announced, the Mel Gibson look alike announced he is not running for President
in 2012.
May 24 a Kids may be at school
but education actually ended some time back. With WesTest behind em, it's
nothing but movies, field trips, and beating down the clock for another
two weeks. So much for that 180 day school year.
May 23 late p Corinne Anne Lambey,
92, of Ivydale, see OBITUARY page
May 23 a Last week we put out the call
that a person in Clayberry was in need of a used commode . That need has
been met. Thanks
May 23 a Reason for no weekend updates:
weed whacking, grass cutting, weed pulling, washing vehicles, eating watermelon,
flower planting, naps, and screwing off. It was great. Hope your weekend
went as well.
May 23 a Monday morning, looks
good but rain is in the forecast for the next three days. Get those last
minute chores in right now.
May 23 a With May winding down this
week, few public meetings except for the County Commission get together
Wed at 10am.
May 23 a The only way to change our
dependence on oil is out of sight gas prices. Here in Clayberry we got
up to $4.19 a gallon a couple weeks ago. To force the change, we need prices
to reach the $6 per gallon level and stay there for a while.
May 23 a With corporate greed satisfied
for now, prices are heading down .
May 23 a Lots of folks are talking
green. Living a less intrusive lifestyle. A smaller footprint on the planet.
Let's talk green booze.
May 23 a Yelp they've got it. Hooch
made in a sustainable way, maybe carbon neutral whatever that means, and
maybe even with raw goods without pesticides and or organic.
May 23 a Death's
Door white whiskey as well as Square
One vodka may be right up your alley. And remember, drink responsibly,
drink the entire bottle so it doesn't go to waste!
May 20 later still p Jesse William
James, 51, of Bentree, see OBITUARY page
May 20 late p Suppose to be a
bunch of freshly picked strawberries over at the Farmer's Market Saturday
morning. Yum Yum Yum for sure
May 20 p Town Recorder Dwana Murphy
just let us know that the early voting period for Municipal Elections has
been changed. Now early voting begins June 1st and ends June 11th.
May 20 p Plenty to do this weekend.
Check out the EVENTS page for details
May 20 a Had a pretty interesting yesterday.
May 20 a School Boardsters convened
a meeting at noon. In addition to approving their $18.35 m budget, central
to the meeting was giving the OK to High Schooler band and singers to attend
a fun field trip next month. Turns out the group did not have Board approval
prior to raising money and planning the package deal months ago.
May 20 a With the kids not in fault,
the OK was given but not without substantial discussion on the use of professional
and licensed tour buses instead of bumpy school buses for the 8 hour each
way travel.
May 20 a Boardster Dave Mullins (supported
by O Gene King) was open with his support for using local drivers and yellow
boxes over comfortable, air conditioned with rest room equipped commercial
buses.
May 20 a Sounded like the Board (Beth
Cercone was sick and absent) told Administrators to never use comfortable
commercial buses in the future. Local jobs with kids on hard seats over
comfort for the kids. Hmmmmmmmmm....
May 20 a Mid afternoon came calls to
High Street Apartments where a mid 20 man was found dead.
May 20 a Scanner listeners were
glued to their radios beginning around 5:30 when a Blue and Gold followed
by the Sheriff tore thru town on their way to a Roane County stolen Pontiac
Gran Prix racing down Granny's Creek.
May 20 a Wanting to use some of his
toys, the Top Badge didn't have time to deploy road spikes. You could almost
hear the pain in his voice over the radio.
May 10 a With local and foreign Badges
running every which a may, the car and driver ended up at a rural residence
over on Ovapa where the guy skid addled on foot.
May 10 a Roane County Authorities
had a tracking dog who was put to task. in the mountainous terrain. You
could hear the heavy breathing on the radio transmissions. Even Clay FD
was called to aid in the search.
May 10 a The two hours of fun closed
around 7:36p yesterday when Black Shirt 5 announced: I think we got him.
May 10 a More details as they become
available.
May 20 early a Eva F. (White)
Hanshaw, 68, of Clay, see OBITUARY page
May 19 late a Just noticed on the school
system web site mention of a special meeting of the group at the Board
office beginning at high noon today. Check our LINK page for their click
button.
May 19 late a Missed something yesterday.
The County Commission held an emergency meeting at the Courthouse. The
posted agenda (that's a good thang) was artfully written so as not to raise
an eyebrow. 'said something like a decision needed to be made on WorkForce
issue.
May 18 late a In reality, we think
the wordage means: Terminated from Clay Ambulance Service Tony Long's unemployment
claim is being challenged by the CCC.
May 18 late a The last guy that left
the ambulance service under question, ended up winning a $50,000 lawsuit
settlement. Ochhh!
May 19 a On yet another raining like
crazy Spring morning, will the sunshine ever return?
May 19 a Got some confusion... In the
latest Communicator we've got mention of a Jessie James Boggess that's
been sitting in the slammer for over a year without a trial and costing
the county over $17,000.00 in jail bill fees. Need even mentioning speedy
trial issues, that's $17,000 for one guy. The county averages spending
over $35,0000 EACH month at Central Regional Jail.
May 19 a Pick up a copy of Clay County's
locally owned and operated newspaper, The Communicator, today. Darn good
reading from cover to cover. Interesting stuff included is a Chatter from
Guy Dwier's Mother.
May 19 a Our kids have squirmed all
week taking the WesTest. Today's the final day of the annual exam.
May 19 a Congrats Clay County students
McKinzee Barker, Stephen Cole and Chase Masey for winning this year's Golden
Horseshoe Award. The annual test determines knowledge on West Virginia
facts. Every county has at least two winners.
May 19 a Not this year tho when Mason
County winners were disqualified due to teachers cheating. Charleston Gazette
coverage doesn't use the word "cheating" in their coverage but providing
answers to the kids during the online exam is a real no no.
May 19 a For the world to enjoy, the
Clay County Welcome Center beside the radio station reopened for all your
sit down business Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy a good outdoor experience
at the Welcome Center in just a couple weeks.
May 19 a So what happened to yesterday's
web post. Glad you asked.
May 19 a Over a month ago the ace cub
reporter had laser surgery on his right eye which provided nearly 20/20
vision on that side of view. The left one was cut on two weeks ago with
not so good a result.
May 19 a Wed morning came the tune
up on the left one. Things are still blurry but improving a little.
May 17 mid a Guy Elliott
Dwier, Jr. 34, of Clay, see OBITUARY page
May 17 a How can a guy sit in the slammer
for one full year , on your nickel, and never come to trial? Cost to you
the taxpayer.. over $17,000 and counting.
May 17 a Pick up a copy of Clay County's
only locally owned and operated news source, The Communicator. You'll be
glad you did.
May 16 a We made it thru the
Prom without a serious car wreck or injuries. Sadly that happens all too
often. Didn't this year in Clayberry. That's great news
May 16 a This week is WesTest
time in the school system. Other than stress for the curtain climbers,
the statewide four day exam doesn't mean a thing or a do a thing for the
kids. It's just for the administration to show off how well they have taught
the test during the last 9 months.
May 16 a Tuesday evening at the Courthouse
the Buffalo Creek Watershed group will hold a meeting in the Commission
room. The public is encouraged to attend.
May 16 a Wed evening is a 90 minute
informational meeting on Legislative plans to redistrict the entire state
this summer. See EVENTS page for details.
May 16 a The radio folks are looking
for a non profit group to sell concessions during their weekend outdoor
music shows and celebrations. Interested in making some jingle? Email:
wyap@frontiernet.net
May 16 a No updates until the get the
Communicator out the door Tuesday afternoon around 4pm
May 15 a Half way thru May, here's
some notes from the last seven days.
May 15 a Mother's got back into the
hum drum life after their once a year day of celebrity last Sunday.
May 15 a Guy Dwier and Bobby Hanshaw
were not angels. Both had criminal backgrounds. Midweek, one blast from
a hunting rifle ended it all for Mr Dwier this past week. He was somebody's
son.
May 15 a Bond was set at $800,000 on
Hanshaw and not the $8m as noted on the CRJ web portal.
May 15a Early voting ended Wed at 4pm.
399 thought enough of the process to go to the Courthouse and exercise
their right to choose.
May 15 a Mid day Friday another big
load of trout was dumped into Buffalo Creek. Some in expensive waders others
in sneakers and cut off jeans, locals as well as travelers from afar took
time off to enjoy the blue waters of the Elk River tributary. This time
around, funded by the BDA, the $1185 investment in tourism may be the best
thing the group has done in a long time,, maybe forever.
May 15 a On Saturday 576 Demorats and
160 Republicrats came out to vote. The 736 voters (out of over 6000 in
the county) decided to give the nod to Earl Ray and and newcomber Bill
Maloney.
May 15 a Many of us contiued our effort
to whip the yard and garden into shape. More plantings and more weeding.
We've had a bunch of rain this Spring. It's been hard to get the
work done between showers BUT, man, the wet stuff has brought the growth.
May 15 a Saturday night was Prom night
over at CCHS. The budget busting get together brought out the best
gowns, hair do's and nail polishes.
May 15 a According to the GAO, the
depression officially began in the Fall of 2007. The CCHS Class of 2011
is the first class to have spent their entire high school career during
a depression. They have never known parents and friends gainfully employed
with a spirit of hope and future.
May 15 a It doesn't look much better
for the Class of 2012, 2013, ..
May 15 a The first watermelons arrived
at Foodland. The red to the center gems are hard to resist. For those of
us that can eat the entire canonball in one sitting, there are consequences
if you know what we mean.
May 15 a Spring is the time to
clean up winter brought on messes. For instance...
May 15 a The ace cub reporter has a
couple small goldfish ponds nestled between ferns and laurel at his Ponderosa.
Dressed in shorts and sandals, it was time to clean out a winter's worth
of leaves, twigs, frog yuck and fish muck.
May 15 a With net in hand and standing
in black water to his knees, he was busy dipping and tossing the grime
from the pond. With a slippery bottom to stand on and bent over at the
waist, a monster frog jumped from the edge right on his thigh... just below
the pant line.
May 15 a As the frog tried like crazy
to hang on, the Mel Gibson look alike felt the clawing action was in the
direction of going up the pants.
May 15 a With quiet all around and
his mind wandering to other projects, the shock of a frog climbing up to
the goods combined with eating 3/4's of a watermelon in one sitting,
well, the pond no longer needs a cleaning, it needs a tranfusion of new
water to remove the sputtered out and floating lumps of poo.
May 15 a It's Spring in County Clay.
May 14 a Darrell Brown,
80, of Fola, see OBITUARY page
May 14 It's 6:30 am. The polls are
already open and ready to accept your vote. Include voting in today's stuff
to do. Only 399 voted early during no excuse voting at the Courthouse.
May 13 a During rough controversies
and good times, there have been some in the county that have been there
for support and kind words. One of those is John King over at Upper Class
Two Run. If we haven't told you thanks.... Thanks. And John,
go fishing today!
May 13 a Not much talk about Tokyo
Electric's nuc plant disaster. There should be. Here's a good update.
May 13 a Taking some time off this
summer? Why not include County Clay in your staycation plans. Check out
our EVENTS page for good stuff to do.
May 13 a Had a chance to talk with
Guy Dwier's Mom last night. In the heat of a story, sometimes we forget,
good bad, criminal or not, Mr Dwier was someone's son, grandson, brother...
friend.
May 13 a Get something done when
you can and screw off at every opportunity.
May 12 p Big thunder boomer watch in
affect for the county this afternoon. Batten down the hatches clickers.
May 12 p The trout stock truck
comes to Buffalo Creek Friday around noonish to drop off 500+ pounds of
the anglers delight. According to those in the know, there may be a little
problem
May 12 p State Road contractors are
in the area paving. Mitch DeBoard from the Watershed group says, never
to fear, they will get the truck load dumped even if they have to come
in on side roads.
May 12 p Take the day off folks, it's
time to go fishing in Clayberry!
May 12 p It's not often that the County
Commission does much of anything. It's even rarer when they agree to a
good idea. That happened a couple times during the Wed gathering at the
Courthouse
May 12 p with a wittle sheriff
stomping his feet and not getting his way, Wed morning the County Commission
spoke in favor of starting their own countywide home confinement program
May 12 p No decision but they plan
on meeting with Senior Judge Ric Facemire at the earliest opportunity.
May 12 p Long time Clay Ambulance employee
was fired from employment. During the CCC vote, there was no discussion
on the matter, just all Ayes.
May 12 p If Long was being as an EMT
and doing such without proper credentials, the question comes up, does
the county have to return all the $$$$ earned while he was making runs?
Also, is discipline in order for Administration who didn't catch the mandatory
certification malfunction for four months?
May 12 p Soon this county will participate
in a national program where "lock boxes" will be provided those on prescription
drugs in an attempt to deter druggies from swiping for their habits.
May 12 p 49,000 have what we call Old
Timers disease in West Virginia. 12,000 in the state suffer from autism
with 69 of those in County Clay.
May 12 p looks like this county will
make the 34th to participate in the Project Lifesaver. The program is help
with safe rescues quicker for those prone to "walking away". The deal is,
the grant funded program will supply the county with the anklets and tracking
transmitter. Participants will have to pay a monthly fee, but Hey, the
equipment works.
May 12 p The homing device can be detected
as far as 7 miles away from the air.
May 12 p There, we've said something
nice about the CCC. Now that doesn't happen very often!
May 12 p No vote taken by the Commissioner
Wed morning but consensus was, lets do it.
May 12 a Minnie Samples, 103,
of Procious, see OBITUARY page
May 11 late We planned to provide coverage
from Wed's CCC meeting but...
May 11 late Just after 7pm scanner
traffic reported shots fired out Twistabout Ridge Road. About every Badge
in the county responded. The shooter was said have used a 30 30 rifle.
May 11 late by 7:19 The shooter
was identified as a Bobby Hanshaw, 5'7", 140 pounds, born in 1978.
The shootee was not identified but Code Black was called and the
Medical examiner was called at 7:26pm .
May 11 late The vehicle used in the
killing was reported to be a gold Chevy and later changed to a Pontiac
Firebird.
May 11 late Around 7:30 it was
reported that the shooter dropped off a person at , near, the old car lot
on Procious straight-away. One of the Green Shirts thought the suspect
was heading toward Roane County,
May 11 late it is believed that Hanshaw
was picked up near Sissonville in Kanawha County. Shortly before midnight,
the SCRJ site posted his admittance anf aone felony charge.
May 11 late Most all the Badges
responded professionally and cool and calm.. well except the one that called
out the "AK" assault weapons.
May 11 late TV-3
and TV-8 have scant coverage on their
web sites.
May 11 late As a side note, from
back on July 23 , 2004, this clayberry web posting: Summer Grand
Jury returned 5 of the 6 presentations. Indictments: ..... Guy Dwier, breaking
and entering, $20,000 bond Dressed in orange and shackled, Guy Dwier
had to stand down a minute as the Judge waited on Prosecutor Grindo to
show up. Dwier plead not guilty to B&E of a Fitzwater home where a
$6000 ATV was swiped. Case continued to next term with bond reduced to
$5000 and electronic surveillance during home confinement if bond is made.
May 11 a If you're in need of a worker,
be sure to check out the JOBS page.
May 11 a It's not fair pointing the
finger at someone but sometimes it's all too just too cozy.
May 11 a Sunday evening Jacob Young
was arrested after stealing a car over in the Fayette County lowlands.
He's charged with all that including some felony stuff.
May 11 a Interesting to note, just
hours prior that thievery, parked beside and behind the new Courthouse,
the Assessor's Jeep was broke into as was the Domestic Violence Program
van. Those newer vehicles weren't stole. Glass was shattered in old cruiser
parked at the old Courthouse. The thug was more successful at breaking
in and stealing the Sheriff Dept's old Chevy truck. That vehicle was recovered
over in Fayette County near Smithers.
May 11 a Shortly thereafter came Mr
Young to Clayberry driving the stolen vehicle.
May 11 a Does anybody else see a great
big Hmmmmmmmmmmm.....
May 11 a No one has ever said those
Murder Mountain guys aren't busy folks! If we could just channel those
efforts into something a little less criminal!
May 10 late p Clay Roane PSD BOil Water
Order was lifted today.
May 10 late p Hello Dale Morris
May 10 late p Don't forget the County
Commission meets Wed morning at 10 am. Never know what they may make public.
May 10 late p Full post after the CCC
meets
May 10 late p 10
natural wonders to see before they disappear.
May 10 late p "Nearly 2,000 high
schools - roughly 12 percent of all secondary schools in the United States
- produce
about half of the nation’s dropouts,"
May 10 a The whole idea was to
get Bin Laden. After a decade, and the loss of thousands of lives, we did
it. It's time to stop the war. Bring em home.
May 10 a Last day for early voting
over at the Courthouse is Wed at 4pm. Have you voted early in the County
Clerk's office? Believe it or not, hundreds of others have!
May 10 a The agenda for Thursday evenings
Clay Roane PSD meeting is posted over on the ADVISORY page.
May 10 a Trying not to start a stampede.....
May 10 a Compliments the efforts of
the Buffalo C reek Watershed Assoc., last Thursday the BDA voted to spend
$1185 to fund a trout stocking on the public access sections of Buffalo
Creek. The stock truck arrives this Friday around noon.
May 10 a Have you seen Buffalo
Creek recently? True there's still some problems with pollutants, but gone
are the days of coal black flow now replaced by crystal clear blue water
and now some beautiful fishys.
May 10 a The first stocking three weeks
ago brought out tons of anglers. This time, our bet, half the county will
take off work (school) and be following the truck vying for the lunkers.
May 10 a How about you?
May 9 p Buddy “Bud” Euel
Thorne, 74 of Ivydale, se OBITUARY page
May 9 p Special note. The viewing for
Mr Thorne is scheduled for noon to 1pm Tuesday.
May 9 a Note: Lots of people seek home
repair or handyman services. This site is now posting those workers over
on the JOBS page.
May 9 a Happy belated Birthday Brandon
Sears
May 9 a Christmas is great for
the entire family. Mother's Day is the once a year opportunity to say thanks
to the one person that keeps it all together and makes it all possible.
From wiping our butts to smacking us up side the head when doing something
dumb or dangerous, thanks and remembered.
May 9 a Mother's Day was beautiful
in County Clay with mild temps and dry skies. Cookouts were had by some
while others took the celebration to area restaurants. Some of us paid
respects over at the cemetery.
May 9 a A couple weeks back on a Thursday
we ran into Jacob Young over at Connie's Eatery at Two Run. He said he
was happy to be out of jail and enjoying a snack. He grinned and laughed
a lot.
May 9 a Last night Jacob, the youngest
of the Murder Mountain clan, was the center of attention after swiping
a Monte Carlo from a next county over McDonald's and heading to Clayberry.
May 9 a He had Badges galore after
skidaddling from a stop near Pierson's Sawmill.
May 9 a Based on 911 scanner traffic,
sounded like the Monte was stolen and recovered before the owner even knew
it was stolen.
May 9 a Take a look at his CRJ
mug shot. Grinning from ear to ear.
May 9 a This week we're lookin at a
County Commission meeting Wed followed by the Clay County PSD monthly gathering
on the 12th, 11am.
May 9 a Today at 5:15 is the local
radio station Board meeting, 5:15 at the station on Main Street.
May 9 a All the get togethers are open
to the public.
May 9 a There were no new home confinement
orders last week. If you don't know what we're talking about, pick up a
copy of the latest Communicator.
May 9 a Speaking of Clay County's only
locally owned and operated newspaper.....
May 9 a As a local outlet we try our
best to keep those of interest informed. That's what a local paper
and web site does best.
May 9 a Over in downtown Clay is that
little newspaper owned by an out of county organization. It's our understanding
that company has now purchased a Tucker County newspaper.
May 9 a Trying to gather real news
in Greenbrier, Clay, and now Tucker counties, that's a tough assignment.
May 7 p BWO BWO BWO
May 7 Clay Roane PSD issued a
second Boil Water Order for the Amma Road, Big and Little Pigeon Rd sections
of their service area due to a broke 8 unch water main.
May 7 DO NOT DRINK THE
WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, let it
boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.
Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing
teeth, washing dishes, bathing, and food preparation until further notice.
Boling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
May 6 a The May 2nd Boil Water Order
issued by Clay Roane PSD has been lifted. Drink Drink Drink
May 6 a Happy Birthday Jasmine
Marie Lacher
May 6 a Bill Dunn is the head honcho
of the Peddle Paddle Elk River
Challenge. It was scheduled for next weekend. Last night Dunn said
the fun time event has been changed to June 25th to accommodate other activities
in the county. Mark your calendars.
May 6 a Mike Boggs was tossed
from the Business Development Authority after suing the group last winter
for the second time. His contention is they don't follow basic best practices
like following the law. While on the BDA, whenever Boggsy would bring up
stuff some in the lead economic group would roll their eyes and let
out a loud sigh.
May 6 a The BDA is facing growing pains.
Last week the county's insurance provider gave the CCC all kinds of reasons
for the agency to form itself into a stand alone program away from the
County Commission umbrella.
May 6 a Last night for about an hour
or so, the same insurance rep attended the BDA's monthly meeting
and provided details on the importance of coming into compliance, how to
avoid getting personally sued, and how this change should have been done
years ago. Although he did NOT say they had to make the change, without
a doubt, it's something that should be done now.
May 6 a Years ago is about the same
time Mike Boggs was bringing up similar concerns and attempting to
get the BDA into compliance. Maybe the lawsuit will persuade the group
to grow into the 21st Century in 2011.
May 6 a Lots of great stuff to
do this weekend. Dance tonight, yard sale Saturday and auction time Saturday
night.
May 5 a With one bionic eye and the
second surgery still very fuzzy, sorry for the slow updates. Here' s an
inkling....
May 5 a Tonight the Business Development
Authority meets in the Courthouse beginning at 5:30pm. BDA meetings always
have good entertainment content. Bring your own popcorn.
May 5 a If you're wondering about Gene
King's opinion on replacing the stolen CCHS ATM unit, pick up a copy of
the latest Communicator. Cute!
May 5 a Since the paper came
out, we've had a couple public meetings. Some notes...
May 5 a From the CAEZ meeting,
wondering if the JG Bradley Campground will ever get their long constipated
sewer built and operating? According to the CAEZ Director, permits are
all in place and only needs the local Sanatarian's OK to proceed with an
"Elgin" style septic system. As a note, we've heard different variations
of that "Yelp, We're ready to go" or "We're almost ready to get started"
wordage for the last three years.
May 5 a As for the Campground's
Lodge building, that's a different story. Last winter a couple of interested
private parties penned letters of complaint to the funding agencies. Those
folks think the CAEZ is dragging it's feet or they and or the CCC has misspent
the Robert C Byrd funds,
May 5 a Those accusing letters put
a halt to use of those funds until the charges are cleared up. Some response
letters have been sent from the County Commission. A response from the
CAEZ has not.
May 5 a During complaint letter discussions,
felt like the CAEZ was all bent out of shape over complaint letters going
to funders. Don't understand that one bit.
May 5 a It was last Fall that
their Director told the world that she had stopped doing anything for the
BC&G RR and campground group. Something about too many cooks in the
kitchen.
May 5 a Until the cloud clears up,
none of the $190,000 can be spent. Truth is, the money has been hanging
around for several years waiting to be spent.
May 5 a Don't think any of the
$$$ has been used. They haven't. Fortunately for this county, the grant
dollars have so far NOT been returned to funders. That has happened in
the past when local agencies drag their feets . Remember the $200,000 +
that was to be used to purchase rails and right of way? Those funds
were given back to the Feds.
May 3 late p Yes Sir ReBob, The Communicator
made it out the door today around 3pm. 20 pages of great reading including
our lead story on the always huggable, loveable, Top Badge.A new addition
this time is Stella Stargazer.
May 3 late p With nearly all civil
liberties curtailed and Big Brother watching and recording our every move,
it's time to end the era of hate. Big Bin is dead and it's time for us
to get out of Afaghanistan. Get out today.
May 3 late p Three weeks back the Mel
Gibson lookalike had eye surgery to remove a cataract. With one good bionic
eye able to see thru any blouse... it's time for the left eye to undergo
treatment. That comes Wed morning early.
May 3 late p No updates until the fuzzy
eye clears up, maybe Wed night late.
May 2 p Clay Roane PSD issued a BOIL
WATER ORDER today for Amma Rd & Big and Little Pigeon Rds. There was
a main line break on Big Pigeon. Boil your water before use. This means
you! Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it
cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water
should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes,
bathing, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills
bacteria and other organisms in the water. Got
questions? 304 548 5209
May 2 p Happy Birthday Fabion Brown
May 2 p MISSING Family pet lost
in the Ovapa area. (possibly traveled to the Piegeon area of Roane Co.)
2 yr old Female names Zoey. Pulled out of her collar on leash so
does not have a collar on. Please call 587-4553 if you can help.
Her human 'Momma' is VERY worried.
May 2 a Suppose to be a CCHS baseball
game this afternoon at Clay County Park. With a good chance of rain.. not
sure if they'll get it in.
May 2 a Tonight at 6pm the School Board
meets at the Standard Bryant Annex building on Gump Street. This time around
they posted the meeting
agenda online just not on the Board AGENDA page.
May 2 a Big week for public meetings.
Clay Town Council convenes Tuesday afternoon at 5pm. With a June election
for leaders coming, this will be the next to last gathering of the old
guard.
May 2 a Also on Tuesday, the Central
Appalachia Empowerment Zone will hold two meetings. At 4pm is the Economic
Development meeting followed by a full Board meeting at 6pm.
May 2 a A week ago today Granny K's
diner ( old Kitchen location) closed its doors. Owner Kim Adkins told us
she plans to reopen the operation in the Auction House building in Two
Run which she also operates.
May 2 a We're working on the Communicator
which is slated to be on the news stands Tuesday afternoon around 4pm.
Until few posts as we type the next 24 hours away. If you haven't picked
up the last edition, there are still a few left . Remember, knowledge
is power!
May 1 a First day of a new month and
it's coming in wet and soggy. Great time to head southwest to the best
meal bar none at H E White Elem Ramp Feed.
May 1 a Obama Fact: We have created
more jobs in this last year than the Bush administration (did) in eight
years.
May 1 a Obana Fact: Bush
tax cuts caused a substantial part of the deficit
May 1 a Looking back over the last
week we should be talking about the 13 - 14 year old softball team's triple
play, a first ever for the team. We could be talking about the old men
that blow their noses with the one finger method. But instead, we're still
talking about Clayberry's Boss Hog Sheriff.
May 1 a It wasn't enough to be on regional
TV where he accused the Court system of bribery and the Prosecutor's office
of being untrustworthy. One day later, he was back on TV-3 where our wittle
Barney gave the thumbs up green light for citizen's to carry side
arms at the Courthouse. Without ANY authority to do so, Mr Triple Chin
decided to stop using the county's home confinement program. Such a move
will assuredly bankrupt the county in short order.
May 1 a All along, neither the
Poopster nor TV-3 crews noted that the felony soliciting for murder charges
against Brent Boggs remain in full force, the guy remains on a $100,000+
bond; and the entire escape from home confinement bracelet charge was a
trumped up, bogus, effort in extremity brought by our out of control Sheriff.
May 1 a This newest embarrassment
brought by the Top Badge can only be matched by his cost to the county.
High speed chases resulting in death, unchecked outrageous purchases of
military hardware, costly civil suit settlement for Stump Morton for poorly
trained Black Shirts, and now bogus arrests most likely resulting in yet
another lawsuit, the only question : Can Clayberry afford to keep our temporary
worker until his term expires Dec 31, 2012.