November
2007 News
Nov. 30 Late pm Dylan Greathouse
would like to send a big Happy Birthday wish out to his Uncle Bub (Arthur
Smith II) on November 30!! Love You!!
Nov. 30 Late pm
Lots of folks showed up for the 1pm today State vs Jim Knotts hearing in
Magistrate Boggs' court room. Local businessman and BDA member Knots, is
charged with a gazillion counts of sexual assault ot a minor. Little
huddles here and there with people running back and forth from the Courtroom.
The hearing never actually took place. At 1:34 Jeff Boggs came back in
and said the preliminary hearing had been waived on to Circuit Court.
Nov. 30 Late pm For those
that say this case is going to be swept under the rug, it doesn't look
that way right now.
Nov. 30 Late p Had a chance to talk
with our Top Badge about the escaped fugitive, Robert Brady. Holcomb wasn't
real happy with the way things happened yesterday. He said he got notice
of the escape shortly after 2pm Thursday but the guy was found missing
7 hours earlier. Another sore spot: plans are in place to deal with with
escapes, and the protocol wasn't followed.
Nov. 30 Late p Schools were also
in an uproar over the fugitive. Rumor spread that several convicts had
escaped Mt Olive Prison and one of 'em had shot a Badge (none of that rumor
was true clickers). Local school administrators had little info to go on.
Nov. 30 Late p Top Badge Holcomb
said as of 1pm Friday, Robert Brady was still at large.
Nov. 30 Late p Just between you and
me clickers.. Doesn't it sound like Mt Olive officials were trying to keep
the escape hush hush? Sort of egg on their face syndrome?
Nov. 30 p Mary Marie Gray, 79,
of Lizemores, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 30 p Happy 42nd Birthday
to Kenny Neal.
Nov. 30 p As for that Frontier
internet outage all day Thursday... one of the local service reps said
the problem was down in Bluefield where a falling tree wiped out the system.
Nov. 30 a From the email bag:
Happy Birthday to 3 very special nephews - Austin, Nathaniel & Hunter
Rose!! We love you very much! James, Amanda & Dylan
Nov. 30 a Clayberry found out Thursday
what it's like to be severed from the rest of the world. Internet got reaaaal
fuzzy Wednesday night but by 10 am Thursday morning, it was all gone. With
a big portion of the county served by one Frontier Telephone Co line coming
from Widen, we were internetless until about 9:30 or so Thursday night.
Sure makes it tough to conduct business for banks, pharmacies, the radio
station, and web operations.
Nov. 30 a It got exciting Thursday
afternoon when a work release inmate escaped from Mt Olive Prison. You
knew something was up when the Top Badge started using that coded
message stuff.
Nov. 30 a A little before 5pm a 911
Dispatcher asked one Green Shirt about a check point in the Dixie
area. his response was, What Checkpoint?
Nov. 30 a At least one school was locked
down in Clay County for safety reasons.
Nov. 30 a Here's the TV-8 link to the
escapee Robert
Brady escapee.
Nov. 30 a This web site reported on
the County Commission's intent to vote on cutting down the stately evergreens
in front of the old Courthouse during the next CCC meeting in Dec. Apparently
we're not the only ones that think the graceful trees should remain. Keep
the emails coming!!!
Nov. 30 a Last night's Reading Street
Imagination Library activities has to go down as a success despite little
public notice of activities and such. Close to 100 parents and rug
rats showed up at the Courthouse for the ceremony. First Lady Gayle Manchin
also attended activities at the Health Dept and Clay Public Library.
Nov. 30 a The idea is to get
preschoolers interested in reading by supplying them a book a month for
at-home use.
Nov. 30 a Lets go
back to Wed's Commission meeting for a second. During the meeting Health
Dept Director Linda Klotzbach had her shorts all bunched up and told the
elected folks to stop the smoking going on behind the facility. She said
she was one of two complainers. Klotzbach told Kookla Fran and Oli
she intended to file charges with the Magistrates over the second hand
smoke snorts.
Nov. 30 a In reality Smoking Czar Jay
Carper had already handed the Sheriff an inhouse form for the complaint.
Nov. 30 a According to the Top Badge,
Carper has to get a law enforcement person to sign off on the complaint
before a citation can be official. Who's Klotzbach complaining
about? Gene King and Walter Stutler.
Nov. 30 a What's next? When the
fight was on to stop the smoking ordinance, people complained that it was
just the first step in total government control, Communism. They said stuff
like, first the smokers, and then the government will be telling us who's
too fat and taking away the ice cream. Well, keep in mind other places
have banned smoking in private homes and apartments. This year, the government
told consumers they weren't allowed any more transfatty's.
Nov. 30 a Not one complaint on the
transfatty stuff was heard and now the government has become the doctor
for us all! Maybe us lard arss ice cream eaters
reaaly are next!
Nov. 29 a 26 days until Christmas.
It gray, overcast, windy, feels like snow in the county of Clay.
Nov. 29 a From the email bag: I have
a really cute beagle dog that I found near the Ovapa Road and Route 4-----does
she belong to anyone out there? She has a collar but no name on it.
evelyne 587-2399
Nov. 29 a We've got the 07-08
CCHS Basketball schedule posted on the ADVISORY page.
Nov. 29 a Information is kind of sketchy
at best on the Reading Street program this afternoon at 5pm. We know the
Gov's wife will be here, the program is to get curtain climbers interested
in reading, the activity starts at the Courthouse and ends up at the Library.
Nov. 29 a Stuff like, kind of activities
and where, we don't know and the flyers passed out this week help little.
They're calling it the Dolly Parton Imagination Program. Just thinking
about Dolly makes me imagine big time, real big time, twice big time. Ok
Ok I quit.....
Nov. 29 a Come out anyway at
5, bring those crumb snatchers and see what's going on.
Nov. 29 a Hey, the radio station is
trying to round up sponsors for the upcoming CCHS Basketball season. Starts
next week. They need about five more sponsors at $50 per sponsor. If you
can help get our kids on the radio, call WYAP 587-8353. That $50
gets your name mentioned 4 times during each of the 18 home games.
Not a bad deal for anyone running for office...
Nov. 29 a In the newest Communicator
we have those stone carving pictures out on White Pilgrim Road. We gave
credit to Creed Moore as the stone carver.
Nov. 29 a This morning Creed's nephew
Andrew J Stalnkaer called with an update. According to Mr Stalnaker, Creed
cut the carving above the road but the guy's brother Lloyd Dewitt Moore,
was the artist for the one found below the road. Back in the 30's , without
electricity, Mr Stalnaker said Creed and Lloyd did the artwork just to
pass the time of day, or many days, with a chisel and hammer. He knew of
no other works done by each Uncle.
Nov. 29 a Another note from Mr Stalnaker,
he said the hollow was absolutely full of copperheads! No rattle snakes
but packed from wall to wall with copperheads. Might keep that in mind
next summer when you head out White Pilgrim Road to see the carvings.
Nov. 28 p Mentioned yesterday was the
crash over in Calhoun County where a passenger car carrying four people
slid across the road and into a King Wrecker Co truck driven by Jack Schaftall.
Fire engulfed both vehicles almost immediately.
Nov. 28 p Turns out we have a
hero. With flames big time, Jack pulled all four of the car's occupants
to safety including the driver who was tangled, mangled in the mess.
Nov. 28 p One big Atta Boy to Jack
Schafstall!!!
Nov. 28 p This morning's CCC meeting
brought out a couple interesting nuggets
Nov. 28 p Mentioned during discussion
was the VFW War Memorial planned to replace a much smaller memorial now
in front of the old Courthouse.
Nov. 28 p The VFW plans to make that
presentation during the next Commission meeting. Their request includes
cutting down the beautiful evergreens. Both of em! According to the
Commission today, the Historical Society guy Jerry Stover, is OK with the
plan.
Nov. 28 p Are you? Clayberry has a
habit of ripping out anything and everything pretty.
Nov. 28 p How about this time? It ain't
too late! Emails, telephone calls, letters to the County Commission
may go along way toward saving two beautiful evergreens.
Nov. 28 a Hilda Marcine
Mullins, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 28 a From the email bag:
The lost dog was been claimed by his owner. So he's back home.
But Don Gray has a male boxer that came in today. His number is 587-4132.
If anyone is missing one, that's probably him.
Nov. 28 a Mountain Top Removal
(MTR) is seen as either jobs or the worst kind of destruction for
the Appalachian Mountains. State government has worked hard to portray
reclamation as an improvement for the look after the peaks have been butchered.
The Charleston Daily Mail has an online poll: Do you think MTR should be
banned. Here's the Daily
Mail link. The poll is at the bottom right. Take a minute
to vote.
Nov. 28 a It wasn't just a couple years
back when Clayberry nearly lost a local bank. Cease and Desist orders and
new management kept the Clay County Bank from toppling.
Nov. 28 a From the AP:
Premier Financial Bancorp plans to acquire Traders Bankshares Inc. for
$18.1 million in stock and cash. The deal is expected to close
sometime in the first half of 2008, pending approval by regulators and
Traders shareholders, the companies said Tuesday. Traders, a 104-year-old
company based in Spencer, decided to merge with Premier in part because
of new regulations, Traders President and CEO Gary Brown said in a news
release. "The banking regulatory environment today makes it much more difficult
for a community bank to operate and exist on its own,'' Brown said.
Premier, a Huntington-based
bank holding company, owns five banks in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
and had $458.9 million in deposits as of June 30. Traders, with $94.3 million
in deposits, has branches in Charleston, Spencer, Ripley and Mineral Wells.
"The Traders
locations fit very well into our West Virginia market footprint,'' said
Robert Walker, Premier's president and chief executive. Premier announced
in October that it has agreed to buy Ravenswood-based Citizens First Bank
for $11.7 million in cash and stock. That deal is expected to close during
the first quarter of 2008.
Nov. 27 p Fran King had a bad day Monday.
One of her wrecker trucks was involved in a big time wreck while in Calhoun
County. Lots of injuries and the $75,000 truck was a total loss after colliding
with a passenger car and catching fire. The Hurherald
web site has the complete story and some great pics.
Nov. 27 p Local School Improvement
Councils were set up to give parents a say in how their school was run.
Under the control of local School Boards, the LSICs turned into nothing
more than one more control arm of the administration. In years past, noodle
backed LSIC's asked for whimpy little thangs like bird houses and paint.
One time a LSIC request was made for something substantial like another
teacher. The requester was called a B**** and behind the scenes was told
never to present again.
Nov. 27 p Last night the Clay School
Board met at Lizemore's Elem. The LSIC presentation asked for an outside
night light and speed bumps down the entrance driveway.
Nov. 27 p After the LSIC presentation,
from the peanut gallery, an important request came from parent/ grandparent
Carol Harvey. Harvey asked that the School Board supply a full time principal
at the community school. Currently Mike Mullins serves as a Principal there
each morning and then heads over to HE White Elem for afternoon duty. Bunny
Taylor serves as the afternoon Principal but conducts PE classes there.
Those PE classes are away from the entrance door and Principal's office.
Nov. 27 p Firm and sure, Ms Harvey
knew how to make her demand stick. She tied it to homeland security.
With no Principal there and the water fountain real near the
entrance door, kids could bust out or worse yet, someone could quickly
swipe a kid and be gone.
Nov. 27 p Nice presentation, great
angle, and watch for a full time Principal to be in place when Lizemore
Elem opens next Fall. Once again it's the parents and community that make
the difference!
Nov. 27 a The Communicator made it
out the door around 3pm Monday with 20 pages of good info. Nothing too
wild this time but news on what makes our county so very interesting.
Nov. 27a About as soon as the
paper was printed a big goof was spotted. That's Wallace Brown on Page
19 not Jack Brown. Sometimes at 3 in the morning, fingers just don't work
right!
Nov. 27 a County Commission meets Wed
morning at 10 am.
Nov. 27 a From the email bag:
On November 16, 2007 Alysia Hively signed National Letter of Intent to
play softball at Marshall University. Family and friends were there to
celebrate with her. She would like to think Junior Naylor for teaching
her to pitch. She started when she was 9 years old. She worked with him
several nights and weekends for several years. She would also like to think
Rod Michallas coach of the WV Dusters of Huntington. This is her summer
team. Rod took the girls to lots of tournaments to be seen by hundreds
of college coaches. Also Mary Ramsey for coaching her at through high school
and supporting her through her ACL injury and recovery. THANK YOU everyone
who has supported her through the years. She has worked many years with
lots of hard work to get to this point in her life. CONGRADTULATIONS Alysia
you have earned it. We are proud of you. Dad, Mom and Kelsey.
Nov. 27 a Way to go Alysia!!!!
Nov. 27 a Connie Sizemore has been
a hard working Apple Festival volunteer for ages. This year she's
in the running for WV Pageant Director of the year. How about some support
for Ms Sizemore. Won't take but a minute or so, just cut and paste this
email address ( garyabeamer@yahoo.com ) and vote Connie Sizemore
for Pageant Director. Thanks in advance
Nov. 27 a I just read an article on
the dangers of drinking... Scared the crap out of me. So that's it! After
today, no more reading.
Nov. 27 a 911 call: Dispatcher
: 9-1-1 What is your emergency? Caller: I heard what sounded like
gunshots coming from the brown house on the corner. Dispatcher: Do you
have an address? Caller: No, I have on a blouse and slacks, why?
Nov. 25 p From Holly Cunningham:
A couple from NY dropped off a "Big" about a 80 to 100 lbs. Red male-Neutered
dog with a collar off at Marni Killingsworths. The ladies at the
Big Otter Go-Mart told the people who found him running the highway just
right off the Big Otter Exit that we run a "shelter". They dropped
him off on 11-24-07 around 4:30-5:00pm He is a very "large"
very friendly dog. We are pretty sure that he belongs to someone.
He's in too good of shape to be a stray. They can call Marni at the
shop -286-4182 or me at 286-5219 and we'll get him home. If
you could post that, we are making signs as well. We would really
like to find his owner.
Nov. 25 p Not really a wrap up
but some wanderings...
Nov. 25 p Gerald Simmons has provided
some background on those rock carving pictures posted on the home page.
Full details in Monday's Communicator.
Nov. 25 p Hard to believe, Christmas
is just a month away.
Nov. 25 p Seems each Christmas comes
some uproar on separation of church and state. Let's try this angle this
year... The Clay School System has never transferred the deed over to the
church group that bought Ivydale Elem. Although the church has remodeled
the place, used the block structure for months, and paid for it almost
two years ago, the taxpayers (school system) still own it. The deed has
never been transferred. With ownership comes insurance. The school system
has to pay the insurance to cover their own butts. Insurance ain't cheap.
Nov. 25 p If the government is going
to sponsor one church (cover the liability for one church) , why not yours?
Good for the goose is good...
Nov. 25 p When legal Sunday hunting
came into existence several years ago, church groups raised double H over
the new law. About as soon as the law went on the books, many counties
bowed to the evangelicals and voted to prevent the law from going into
effect. Not so in Clayberry.
Nov. 25 p Because of the good thinking
on the part of the County Commission, we have "choice" in the county of
little. Today is about the only day that was added to the hunting season
as a result of the Sunday Hunting bill. Look around, many of our own stayed
an extra day at home to hunt, buy gas, buy food, buy supplies and improve
our economy.
Nov. 25 p Those church goers that raised
all the H, about staying home and keeping Sunday , Sunday? They're out
shopping, eating at restaurants, working, and more.
Nov. 25 p This was the week to come
home for the big meal, swap stories and see extended family members. The
weather even cooperated. Thanksgiving may be the best holiday of all. No
cards to write nor presents to buy, just returning home for a few days
and pigging out.
Nov. 24 p Schools were out. Some went
on vacations. For that ace cub reporter, it was seven days of vacation
fun except for the taper tantrums. He's learned two big lessons. 1) Sharp
cheddar cheese can lock you up big time, and; 2) A little Glocolax goes
a long way.
Nov. 25 p We're back in shut down mode
working on Monday's Communicator. Have a nice SUnday in the woods!
Nov. 25 a From the email bag:
We would like to wish Willie Neal a Happy 41st Birthday on Nov. 23 and
Kenny Neal a Happy 42nd Birthday on Nov. 30
Nov. 25 a From the email bag:
NOV 25TH HAPPY BIG # 9 BIRTHDAY TO TAYLOR MACKENZIE BURFORD WE LOVE
YOU '''MADELINE AND BROOKLYN
Nov. 25 a From the email bag:
I would like to wish my son Bradley "Taylor" Brinson a Happy Birthday,
November 27...He will be 3 years old, We would like to send a big Hello
to his dad Curley Beasley and all his relatives in Clay County
Nov. 24 a Feels like we've already
head two Saturday's this week. Not complaining mind you.
Nov. 24 a Community radio WYAP-LP
has a new program that gets under way today at 3pm. Jane Cook will host
the weekly offering beginning at 3pm. Ms Cook's show, Operation: Home Ties
will be a live on air support group for military Moms and Dads. In addition
to a variety of music, military news, calls from soldiers (304 587-8353)
and parents will be a big part of each show. Tune in.
Nov. 24 a Big Otter Bluegrass will
be playing over at Newton Community Center tonight beginning at 7pm. Darn
good concessions too. Hello Wire Haired lady.
Nov. 24 a Vacation time ends
today for the ace cub reporter. Time for KP, laundry detail, and destinking
the entire house.
Nov. 23 a We're still shut down for
the Holidays but..... We're working (or at least thinking
about) on Monday's Communicator
Nov. 23 a Use your fingers and
your toes, how many businesses are there in the Town of Clay? Include the
upper class section of the Town, Two Run.
Nov. 23 a The correct answer is 54.
For those not familiar with Clayberry, there's only one town in the entire
342 square miles and it has just 54 licenses. That's it.
Nov. 23 a A few months back local
business man and long time Business Development Authority member Jim Knotts
was arrested at his home on 48 sexual assault charges with a minor.
Nov. 23 a Many in the county say nothing
will ever happen with those charges. It'll all be swept under the rug.
Nov. 23 a Maybe not. Mr Knotts'
hearing date before Magistrate Boggs is set for Nov. 30th at 1pm. The special
Prosecutor is Daniel Dotson. Knotts' attorney is former Kanwaha County
Prosecutor Mike Clifford.
Nov. 23 a Why a Special Prosecutor?
The Business Development Authority is an arm of the County Commission which
is represented by Prosecutor Jim Samples. Translation: there's a conflict
of interest.
Nov. 23 a Before T Day we posted an
online story and asked for responses. Thanks one and all for your responses.
While we had a few emailers say there must be something more than mentioned
for a trained Badge to knock the stuffing's out of somebody, most people
responded with something along the lines of: discipline is in order and
the guy has to go.
Nov. 23 a Remember , deadline for Monday's
real newspaper is Saturday afternoon. Get your stuff in ASAP.
Nov. 22 p Happy Turkey Day to
each and every. We're shut down for at least the next couple days.
Nov. 22 p The heaviest
turkey ever raised was 86 pounds, about the size of a large dog.
Wild turkeys can fly for short distances up to 55 miles per hour.
Nov. 22 p Turkeys’ heads change
colors when they become excited. Turkeys can see movement almost
a hundred yards away. Gobbling turkeys can be heard a mile
away on a quiet day.
Nov. 22 p Turkeys
can have heart attacks. The United States Air Force was doing test runs
and breaking the sound barrier. Nearby turkeys dropped dead from heart
attacks. Wild turkeys spend the night in trees. They especially like oak
trees. In England, 200 years ago, turkeys were walked to market
in herds. They wore booties to protect their feet.
Nov. 22 p What is the official name
for the red thang hanging down from the forehead above the bill of a turkey?
Answer: a Snood
Nov. 21 a Happy Birthday wishes extended
to Corrine Woods, Marna Killingsworth, and George Workman.
Nov. 21 a We plan to take a couple
days off during the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Light updates Thursday thru
Sunday. The Communicator will come out Monday Nov. 26th
around 3pm. Deadline for submissions is Saturday.
Nov. 21 a Talk about a dirty
trick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The U.S. Military is demanding that thousands
of wounded service personnel give back signing bonuses because they are
unable
to serve out their commitments.
Nov. 21 a How about some comments
please......
Nov. 21 a Salty is less than
a perfect person. Over the years, his name has come up in Court proceedings,
messy marital upheavals and such. Most recently court documents accuse
him of smacking a female relative. A week ago, in the evening, two
Badges come to his door. They're there to make sure a child is able to
pick up some belongings without incident.
Nov. 21 a It's a nice house complete
with light colored carpet. Officer Slugger is asked by Salty to take off
his shoes prior to coming in. In Jekyll/Hyde tradition, Slugger says
he doesn't have to do !!**. Slugger commences to beat the stuffing's
out of Salty. Slugger leaves.
Nov. 21 a Salty seeks medical treatment
for busted facial bones.
Nov. 21 a We're seeking comments clickers.
Should Slugger be fired? Suspended? Salty ain't no pillar of the community
but he or anybody be subjected to such police treatment? Email now.
Nov. 21 a Taper tantrums solved.
Maybe it's the aging process and just having too much of a good time but
this vapor locking thang is bad. Actually was bad.
Nov. 21 a With three days of great
food backing up, something had to be done. A quick trip to the drugs are
us store netted Glucalax in neat little gel tablets. Directions said swallow
one gelcap and wait.
Nov. 21 a Waiting waiting waiting......
nothing
Nov. 21 a Maybe the body mass index
is over riding the one pill notion or something, two hours into the wait,
two more down the hatch. By 10 pm and no response from the instant
miracle for loss of taper.... two more down the hatch.
Nov. 21 a Around 11, something started
to happen. First a queasy feelings followed by earth tremors and the walls
shaking and windows rattling.
Nov. 21 a Oh Boy! two hours later,
42 flushes, and 10 pounds lighter, some lessons have been learned this
vacation week. Cashew nuts can feel like razor blades. Sharp cheddar
cheese can turn other food into bricks hard as granite. And, GlucoLax directions
should be adhered to! Those little gelcaps look harmless but five is waaaaaaay
too many for the average ace cub reporter.
Nov. 21 a Thanksgiving dinner may be
chicken soup this year.
Nov. 21 a Those emails about eating
more fruit or drinking prune juice thank you. The lady that mentioned using
a steel pry bar and dynamite, shame on you.
Nov. 20 a First an OOPS. The School
Board is notorious for not posting meeting agendas ahead of time. When
we saw one posted on their web site yesterday, we got all excited and
well, didn't read the meeting date. The Meeting is scheduled for next Monday,
after the holidays. Sorry
Nov. 20 a A newspaper has to be completely
independent of government. As a matter of fact, the Constitution provides
for such independence. When major media gets in bed with the Feds, so goes
the Democracy. Here's an interesting
piece on the New York Times doing just that.
Nov. 20 a Obama de Obama
confessed some of his past transgressions to some high school kids
. And Yes he did inhale. Imagine that, a real person running for President.
How refreshing.
Nov. 20 a Taper Tantrums. After
3 1/2 days of eating everything in sight and enjoying vacation time away
from the wifey, something is wrong. Instead of a nice big healthy morning
bathroom constitution, nothing. Backing up big time and ready to
explode, I now know the reason that floaters are tapered. Locked up !
Nov. 19 p We have a very interesting
CLASSIFIED listing ladies
Nov. 19 p Arley H. Nichols, 80,
see OBITUARY page
Nov. 19 p Tonight at 6pm the
School Board meets at Lizemores Elementary.
Nov. 19 p We've had a couple emailers
asking about the Valley Fork sale. To clarify, the CAEZ was the successful
buyer of the buildings and land for $200,001.00.
Nov. 19 p Clayberry is in the
woods today, literally. With warm dry weather today and predicted
for Tuesday, Bambi, beware.
Nov. 19 p Even with school out this
week, traffic snarls continue at the Dundon Bridge Ski Slope construction
site. Allow extra time to get in and out of downtown .
Nov. 19 p Over in Circuit Court land...
Convicted Gerald Thompson will have to wait another week for sentencing.
The pre sentencing report was not ready for this morning's hearing.
In the messy Nelson estate family feud, a hearing date complete with a
jury, has been set. Looks like there's nearly a 1/2 million dollars
to be divided as well as the ridge top family farm.
Nov. 19 p A kid watches the Simpson's
on TV, goes to school, and then draws a similar drawing of a stick person
shooting another stick person. The principal
tosses the first grader out of school.
Nov. 19 p Can you be too fat to immigrate?
You bet! Read
this.
Nov. 19 p Now day three of wifey vacation....
had to wish the dishes. No shortage of dinnerware just out of spoons and
forks. The feast continues with eating about everything in sight. Lots
of scrambled eggs covered with cheese, bacon sandwiches out the yin yang,
real milk not that crappy blue low test stuff, and more.
Nov. 19 p I think I'm safe clickers,
wifey took her laptop but there's no internet connection at Sunset beach.
Nov. 18 a Appalachia is full
of traditions, some good, some bad.
Nov. 18 a This past week we prepared
for the hunt. Boxes of ammo, get everything gassed up, buy the vienne
sausages and bologna, maybe a new Carhart coat and overalls. Heck with
the utilities, car payment or making it until the next government
check arrives. It's Deer Camp time in Clay County.
Nov. 18 a Think we're kidding? During
the last Clay Roane PSD meeting, the Board voted to implement a spending
freeze until February. Why? As a matter of record, few, very few, pay their
water bill until after the new year gets underway.
Nov. 18 a Truth is, many in the
county depend on venison as a food supply. Many others get into the woods
as a time to come back home and gather with family & friends.
The rest of us just see Gun Season as another holiday but with rifles blasting
at anything! FUn Fun Fun.
Nov. 18 a We have another tradition
in Clayberry. That tradition is the School System running roughshod over
everything. It's their way or no way. Holding the purse strings to the
county's largest budget, they can do it.
Nov. 18 a Two year's ago the Board
sold the old Ivydale School stands out. They wanted a church to have the
building despite locals wanting the cinder block building converted to
a business center. Didn't happen and the school system bent over backward
to see their favorite bidder get the building. Note: even though
the Church has owned the Ivydale building for nearly two years, the deed
has NOT been recorded at the Courthouse
Nov. 18 a Yesterday's Valley Fork School
auction was another fine example of school system back door dealings. Yesterday
wantabe buyers gathered at 10 am for the sale. Board Chair RB Legg opened
the bidding. One guy bid $28. RB said the minimum bid was $200,000.
Nov. 18 a CAEZ Director Connie
Lupardus said she wished to make a bid but for something less than the
$200,000 min.
Nov. 18 a County Commissioner
Jerry Slinkinooooooooger, a retired school system employee, bid $200,000
which forced the Lupardus hand. The school was sold for $200,001.00
Nov. 18 a Slinky was the inside man,
the go to guy. He had no intention of doing anything more than get the
minimum up to what his cronies wanted. There certainly is a conflict with
his bidding since the County Commission has indicated they plan to add
funds for upgrading the old school.
Nov. 18 a Here's the way it works clickers.
The school folks wanted someone else to have the facility most likely.
Hearing that the CAEZ was interested, they came up with a plan, if the
CAEZ wants it, they're going to pay thru the nose! That's just what
happened too. With WV State Technical College the proposed renter, us the
tax payer, just paid twice during the sale.
Nov. 18 a History: Back when the public
wanted the old Ivydale School, behind the scenes, a deal was made between
School Boardsters, the BDA, and members of the County Commission.
The deal was, if you shut up and allow the School Board to sale Ivydale
to that church, the School Board will GIVE the Valley Fork school to the
county for development. GIVE! $0.
Nov. 18 a Leading up to the Valley
Fork sale, there was no mention of the earlier deal. Not one peep.
Nov. 18 a Other traditions continue..
Yesterday the wifey and family tribe left for the beach.
Nov. 18 a YAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Nov. 18 a Not much after the red
tail lights were around the curve, out come the bacon, the baked potatoes
smothered in sour cream. No not that "fat free" crap but the
high test sour cream and reaaaal butter. A quick trip to Go Mart brought
in the chips, dip, sharp cheddar and colby cheese.
Nov. 18 a Everything a diabetic cripple
isn't suppose to have, is now ready for consumption and in double
doses. It's vacation time for the ace cub reporter.
Nov. 18 a Now for the pancakes
and french toast loaded with maple syrup!
Nov. 17 am Paul Bryan Baker,
44, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 16 LATE p Earl Geary King, 72,
of Valley Fork see OBITUARY page
Nov. 16 p The latest on the Health
Dept's Flu Vaccine now posted on the ADVISORY page.
Nov. 16 p Several months ago
Town Council succumbed to public pressure and voted to add fluoride to
the drinking water once again. As of today at 4pm, they ain't doing it.
Nov. 16 p From the email bag:
The Clay Middle School Cheerleaders competed on Saturday at Summersville
in the CWVAC Cheer Competition and PLACED 1st!!!!!!!! The girls had a perfect
show! Aquayla Fugate and Miranda Taylor were named All-Conference Cheerleaders!
Erica Perdue and Breanne Salisbury also were named football All-Conference.
Rumor has it-it is the first for the Middle School?
Nov. 16 a First some housekeeping.
You may have noticed that our email links are all ( should be anyway) changed
to communicator@frontiernet.net. We actually switched about 2 weeks ago
but with hotmail security issues big time, we've hastened the switch.
Nov. 16 a Early last week we did an
online poll on who would get the Co Ordinator job from Slinky's Apple Festival
grant. Every single person that participated in the online survey
was 100% WRONG.
Nov. 16 a During Wednesday's Commission
meeting, the decision to select Terri Lively as Grant Co Ordinator was
made public.
Nov. 16 a Everybody in the poll was
Wrong Wrong Wrong
Nov. 16 a Two years ago the announcement
came that the CAEZ secured a $250,000 grant to purchase part of the old
BC&G railroad line, about 2 miles or so. During Wed's CCC
meeting it came to light, it won't be the CAEZ nor the BC&G Co-Op that
will actually own the stretch of track when purchased. It'll be the County
Commission. No not the train or caboosi, the tracks will be owned by the
Commission. We'll be in the train business!!!
Bet ya you hadn't heard that before?
Nov. 16 a When that announcement
was made someone in the peanut gallery yelled out, Heck, if you're going
to own the railroad you might as well own the old bridge too!! There was
lots of laughter.
Nov. 16 a The biggy for the weekend
may be the selling of the old Valley Fork Elementary school Saturday. Normally
such sales are determined way ahead of time. Maybe not this time. The Central
Appalachia Empowerment Zone is getting involved.
Nov. 16 a Thursday afternoon the CAEZ
convened an Emergency meeting of the Board to allow their Director
to bid on the old school. About 6 minutes into the meeting they went secret
and threw out the public.
Nov. 16 a Nearly an hour later, back
in public, the Board voted unanimously to go ahead with the bid if and
only if they could get an in writing, iron clad, a guarantee that the poopy
tank and drain line would be included in the property being sold. There
was no mention in public of how much they were prepared to bid.
Nov. 16 a All their dealings were done
in private but the guess is, they will allow their bid to go over the $200,000
minimum. Where they gettin the $$$? The rules say they need just 20%
Saturday and have 30 days to come up with the rest.
Nov. 16 a There was some clarification
too. It isn't West Virginia State College that interested in the old school
for class rooms but rather a branch, a technical community college. Still
good, but not like having the college in the county.
Nov. 16 a What else is going on in
Clayberry? Gettin ready for deer camp. Everywhere you look you see a big
pick em up truck loaded down with 4 wheelers, gas cans, sleeping bags,
guns, and beer. For all intents and purposes, the entire county will
shut down next week for buck season.
Nov. 15 a It's wet and nasty
with a hint of snow showers in the county of Clay. Last night those lovely
fall leaves blanketed the roads along with lots of rain. Slick as...
Nov. 15 a from the email bag:
The Clay County Intermediate football cheerleaders got first place in the
Summersville competition. The girls are Courtney, Chelsea,Alyssa,and Micaila.There
coach is Stephanie Taylor
Nov. 15 a Watch out clickers. There's
a bunch of Republicrats coming to town tonight. From the email bag:
Representatives from the campaigns of Rudy Giuliani, Duncan Hunter and
Mitt Romney will be at the Clay Republican Executive Committee meeting
Thursday Nov. 15th, 6pm at the Clay Library basement meeting room
Nov. 15 a You Tube has the absolute
worst
rendition of Amazing Grace you can imagine.
Nov. 15 a This Saturday is the sale
of the old community school , Valley Fork.
Nov. 15 a During Wednesday morning's
CCC meeting came word that the CAEZ has a prospective buyer for the land
and buildings. It appears that West Virginia State along with Glenville
Colleges have an interest in using the place for college classes here in
Clayberry.
Nov. 15 a Word has it that CAEZ
will hold a special meeting sometime today and give the thumbs up for Director
Connie Lupardus to bid Saturday.
Nov. 15 a Also from Wednesday's meeting,
seems part of the Valley Fork septic system , the leach line for sure,
is actually situamadated on an adjourning land owner, Wayne King. According
to our sources, Mr. King said there was no problem with that and he didn't
want to mess up the sale.
Nov. 15 a According to many, the septic
system location has been a not so well kept secret at the Board office
for years.
Nov. 15 a Wednesday morning Judge
Alsop heard from the 6 new indictees. One guy showed up without his Court
appointed attorney, Barbara Schamberger. They waited and waited and still
no Schamberger.
Nov. 15 a Finally the Judge asked
the fellow where was his attorney. In reply: I don't know, I haven't seen
her in 17 months! The Judge ordered a new barrister for him.
Nov. 15 a Just reporting what happened
Barbara!
Nov. 14 p It's a wet one today in Clay
County. Lots of drizzle and gray clouds everywhere.
Nov. 14 p Our Badges must be all screwed
up. This morning before Judge Jack Alsop, all those indicted during the
Fall Grand Jury said, Nope not me, Not guilty.
Nov. 14 p Last evening, Clay County
PSD met in regular session. During that meeting the Board made it public
they planned to cut employee sick leave days from 15 to 7 annually. Also,
a doctor's excuse will be needed for each day off after an employee is
off twice during a given year. Employees asked questions and raised concerns
over such a policy change.
Nov. 14 p Government workers
are normally paid low wages. In exchange for those low wages, benefits
like free insurance and days off have been touted as the plus side of government
service. Sometimes those benefits make the difference between keeping workers
and not. It's usually very expensive to retrain new workers not to
mention the number of screw ups of inexperienced green workers.
Nov. 14 p With the Republican controlled
PSD Board, little regard for keeping long trained people on hand.
Nov. 13 late p This site was
down from around 1pm until 10 tonight.
Nov. 13 late p Sometimes my pinkies
hit buttons they aught not hit.
Nov. 13 late p Bad Bad boy!!!
Nov. 13 late p And thanks for all the
emails except that mean arss one from CRM. I bet you'd beat your own Mother!
Nov. 13 a It's a wet day in the county
of Clay. How wet is it? Saw ducks in a row boat!
Nov. 13 a FOUND: 5 to 8 pound
small house dog found in the Valley Fork area of the county. Yours? Dial
587-2053.
Nov. 13 a Clay County PSD meets
this afternoon at 4:30pm in their Main Street Clay office digs across from
the Courthouse.
Nov. 13 a County Commission meets in
regular session Wed morning at 10 am. Big long agenda too. Clay Housing
Authority also meets this Wednesday, at the Courthouse, at 1pm.
Nov. 13 a From the email bag:
Thank you to Delta for getting the word out about our son's tragic accident.
Thanks to all the wonderful friends and neighbors for their help during
the most difficult time of our lives.Special thanks to Drema and Ryan for
coming to help us so soon after Gary passed away on them. Thank
you to Carl, Brian,Cam,Puddin, Roger, and others who took care of the grave
for us. Thanks to BJ for a very professional job.A beautiful job.
Most importantly thank you to the hundreds who came to mourn with us and
lay our son to rest. it really helps to have your support. We Thank
you all. Homer ,Linda, and family of Homer Buddy Graham
Nov. 13 a County Commission was in
session this morning at 10 am. At issue was the acceptance of Irene
Nelson's last will and testament. In the case, the CCC voted NOT to accept
the document. During the vote they offered no reasons for their decision.
Nov. 13 a During an earlier hearing,
it came to light, the person that was suppose to notarize the signatures
on the will was not in the room nor could see the people signing the thang.
Nov. 13 a With the latest will tossed,
the long standing family feud will return to Circuit Court land.
Nov. 13 a Betty Helen Summers,
67, of Clay, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 13 a Maysel Gladys Murphy,
see OBITUARY page
Nov. 12 p The Communicator made
it to the news stands Monday afternoon around 3pm. Keep in mind, Monday
was a holiday for the USPO. Prescribers will have to wait until Wed to
read all the news and views on Clayberry.
Nov. 12 p Tuesday morning at
10, County Commission will decide the fate of a will in the long standing
Nelson family feud. Wednesday ia the day all the indictees say, Not me
your honor, I didn't do it.
Nov. 12 p Wednesday morning the County
Commission meets in regular session at the Courthouse.
Nov. 12 p Seepy now, Better post Tuesday
Nov. 11 p Mona Lou
Swift, 78, of Ivydale, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 11 p Eunice “Budgie”
Arnold, 94, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 11 p We're busily typin away putting
the finishing touches on next Communicator set for distribution Monday
afternoon. Well..... actually we're still dorking off and waiting until
the last second to even get started.
Nov. 11 p In any case, no weekend
wrap up this time around.
Nov. 11 p Did notice this web info
on a candidate for the President spot, Ron
Paul. Not sure if he has any chance, but most of what he says makes
real sense.
Nov. 11 p Get out and eat dinner today
in support of the Vets and the Boy Scouts too.
Nov. 11 p On that good Samaritan
that blocks the road in front ot Clay High each afternoon at 3pm... Had
a chance to talk to CCHS Principal Phil Dobbins Friday morning. According
to the Dobbster, he's had a talk with the lady and asked her not to block
traffic in the future. Good thing Yes but the chance of a big time accident,
even bigger.
Nov. 10 a From the email bag:
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO KELLY HAMRICK, SHE IS 20 TODAY, WE LOVE YOU VERY
MUCH AND WISH YOU MANY MORE KELLY....LOVE MOM, DAD, MATTHEW AND ANGIE
Nov. 10 a Ralph came home drunk
one night, slid into bed beside his sleeping wife, and fell into a deep
slumber. He awoke before the Pearly Gates, where St. Peter said,
'You died in your sleep, Ralph.' Ralph was stunned. 'I'm dead? No,
I can't be! I've got too much to live for. Send me back!' St. Peter
said, 'I'm sorry, but there's only one way you can go back, and that is
as a chicken.' Ralph was devastated, but begged St. Peter to send
him to a farm near his home. The next thing he knew, he was covered with
feathers, clucking, and pecking the ground. A rooster strolled past.
'So, you're the new hen, huh? How's your first day here?' 'Not
bad,' replied Ralph the hen, 'but I have this strange feeling inside. Like
I'm gonna explode!' 'You're ovulating,' explained the rooster. 'Don
't tell me you've never laid an egg before?' 'Never,' said Ralph.
'Well, just relax and let it happen,' says the rooster. 'It's no big deal.'
Ralph did, and a few uncomfortable seconds later, out popped an egg! Ralph
was overcome with emotion as he experienced motherhood. He soon laid another
egg -- his joy was overwhelming. As he was about to lay his third egg,
he felt a smack on the back of his head, and heard his wife
shout.....
'Dammit,
Ralph! Wake up. You're crapping in the bed!'
Nov. 9 p From the email bag:
HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY KAYLA AMANDA CUMMINGS NOVEMBER 9TH . WE LOVE U KK FROM
MOM DAD AND UR LIL BUBBY ISAIAH TY VM.
Nov. 9 p We received an email from
Sally Legg: Sally Legg has accepted an offer from Regis Hair Salon
in the Kanawha Mall as a stylist and will be in the salon mon.
tues.wed.sat.3-9.sunday 12-5.she would like to invite her friends
to drop in and see her when they are at Gabriels.the number is 304-925-8668.
Nov. 9 p Someone call Mason McGlothlin
and tell him to read this post.
Nov. 9 p How about a nice story
to polish off the week....
Nov. 9 p Back in 1975 Rocky Osborne
and friends were all throwing rocks in the creek, just below the old Fola
school. Some how, he managed to lose his 1973 CCHS class ring after a toss.
Nov. 9 p Fast forward to Nov. 1, 2007.
8 year old Mason McGlothlin and buddies were out throwing rocks in the
same creek and just below what was Fola School. Along the bank Mason noticed
something shiney. After some digging, it was a 1973 class ring with the
initials RLO engraved.
Nov. 9 p Back inside his home
they cleaned up the ring making it look new again. Phone call after phone
call and guess what, Rocky Osborne said Yes, he had lost his ring there
32 years ago and never expected to see it again.
Nov. 9 p The reunion was made yesterday
with the now grown Osborne providing Mason a nice gift for his honesty
and efforts.
Nov. 9 p Now don't say we never post
anything nice!!!
Nov. 9 a Lots of good stuff
going on this weekend, Bingo tonight at CCHS, the Delta Blues Man Harold
Allen at Newton Center Saturday night and Keith Lahti's annual pottery
show, plus lots more.
Nov. 9 a We're holding up The
Communicator until Monday afternoon. Deadline for notices, classifieds,
stories, chatters is Saturday at 5pm. Email your stuff right away.
Nov. 9 a A former technician
at AT&T, who alleges that the telecom forwards virtually all of its
internet traffic into a "secret room" to
facilitate government spying, says the whole operation reminds him
of something out of Orwell's 1984.
Nov. 9 a Once a news cycle gets going,
all kinds of stuff come out. Like, we have posted pictures of the silver
Jeep that blocks the main road in front of the high school each day at
3pm. Turns out, its been going on for some time...
Nov. 9 a One local business owner reports
nearly wrecking there when traffic backed up around the curve.
Nov. 9 a One guy coming back from the
Beckley VA Center reports nearly tail ending the vehicle.
Nov. 9 a Just found out last
week a student or students were disciplined (denied driving privileges
to CCHS) after they went around the parked Jeep.
Nov. 9 a Not even going to mention
the number of flipping the bird incidents.
Nov. 9 a We talked with Bus Czar Larry
Legg who said he had just found out about the problem. He said he planned
to talk to the good Samaritan turned traffic hazard, very soon.
Nov. 9 a If the School system
is condoning the action of blocking the road by a private citizen,
then it sure seems like they would have to share in the liability as well.
Nov. 9 a The Town of Clay just voted
to raise water rates so they can pay for a soon to be built new wa wa plant.
Maybe there's no reason to build a new plant....
Nov. 9 a West Virginia Water just took
over water service in Clendenin after completing a 24 water line
along the Elk. Their plan is to run water right up the center of state.
Uhhhh... Clayberry is the center of the state.
Nov. 9 a WV Water Co rates are cheaper
than Clay Roane, Clay County, and Queen Shoals PSD rates. Much cheaper
as a matter of fact.
Nov. 9 a Why build a costly plant when
the entire county could just hook on to the new line?
Nov. 9 a Some time ago, Queen Shoals
PSD tried to get WV Water Co to supply them the wet stuff. With the new
24 inch line complete thru Clendenin, maybe QSPSD should ask again about
water service from the state's biggest water provider.
Nov. 9 a Naaaaaaaaaaaah, Makes too
much sense.
Nov. 8 p We have some great news clickers.
Ms Nutter has been found. She's now safe and doing well. The family sends
thank you's to everyone that helped in the search. Big happy faces to all!
Nov. 8 p Down at the Federal
Building today, Bomber Donnie Welch received a 22 year sentence for his
part in trying to blow up Sheriff Randy Holcomb in the Fall of 05. Although
no fine was imposed, 22 years is twice what his fellow conspirator Samuel
Todd Murphy received earlier this year. Seems the Feds messed up when the
figured out the sentence on Mr Murphy.
Nov. 8 p Your detailed source for news
on Clayberry is The Communicator.
Nov. 8 a From the email bag,
belated: Happy Birthday Colby Grose on Nov. 8, 07 he will be 6 yrs. old
Nov. 8 a From the email bag: Happy
Anniversary Josh and Tara Grose on Nov. 9, 2007 (11 years)
Nov. 8 a Tuesday's Town Council
meeting was interesting for what they didn't do in public. From outside
the building and looking thru a plate glass door, Council was in secret
time. They threw the public out citing personnel issues. Council person
Llyn Drake said the secret stuff was just take a minute. It lasted 25 minutes.
Nov. 8 a Left inside with the elected
folks was long time Town maintenance man Terry Traub. With our ear pressed
against the door and when vehicles weren't roaring by, it sounded like
TT was center of attention. Side angle views thru the door revealed TT
doing much of the talking. No not yelling or anything but it "feels like"
the guy is in dutch with the Mayor.
Nov. 8 a A month of more back
there was a key battle between the newly elected Mayor and Traub. That
ended with the Mayor winning out, and receiving a key for the old sewer
plant storage building at Pisgah. Our guess is the secret time
was further iron out the chain of command between the Mayor, Council and
at will employees.
Nov. 8 a But wait there's more!!!
Nov. 8 a Before Traub stood and talked,
there was some yelling. With Council person Llyn Drake hell bent on establishing
a costly Municipal Court, our guess is the louder wordage was between Drake
and the Mayor. If it wasn't for those %%##!!! loud mufflers going
past every 5 seconds, we could tell you more, BUT....
Nov. 8 a It sounded like Drake called
the Mayor Gestapi or Gestapo. In response the Mayor could be heard in a
stronger voice, something about who's in charge here.
Nov. 8 a Once again our guess...
Drake wants the $500 per month Judge's job which is guaranteed income for
24 months. In addition to the $500 or so, there is travel expense, telephone
privileges, and other allocations. Pretty lucrative stuff clickers. On
the other side of the card, Mayor Brown knows the town doesn't have the
loot to pay such items nor does he want the town in the same hated category
as Summersville and Gauly Bridge, notorious speed traps. In at least three
occasions the newbee Mayor has said he wants a much less costly version
of night court with some cases going thru the County Magistrates.
Nov. 8 a Not sure if that arrangement
with the Magistrates can work, but at least discussions, albeit heated,
are on the table.
Nov. 8 a When asked if the secret time
was posted on the meeting agenda, Mayor Brown said no. There's a big Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...
Nov. 8 a There is never a time when
Council MUST go into secret time. There are provisions, exemptions , which
allow secret times but never, never Llyn, a time, when they are mandated
to do so. Sunshine laws require those going secret to tell the public specifically
the reason, the exemption. Drake said it was for personnel . That is NOT
an allowed reason for going secret.
Nov. 8 a Town water rates will
increase after Council voted Tuesday to ask the WV PSC to make the decision.
The engineer for the long stalled new water plant told the group, the plan
to raise rates has always been on the table. Look for the new plant to
be built next Spring.
Nov. 7 p Fall Grand Jury returned
6 true bills with 2 others not returned. Here's the run down: Jeremy Salisbury
- Grand LArceny and Conspiracy; Ralph Fields re-indicted for
six sexual assaults to a minor; David Patterson - Grand Larceny, BUrglary,
& B&E; Kenton Mosley - DUI 3rd offense: John Bishop - 9 sexual
abuse to a minor charges; Tommy Young Jr - Grand Larceny & Conspriacy.
Nov. 7 p On that Ralph
Fields case, most will remember that he was indicted last term with
about a gazillion charges. He's down to just 6 felony charges now.
Nov. 7 p On the Donnie Welch sentencing
hearing, it's 11am Thursday morning at the Federal Building in downtown
Charleston.
Nov. 6 p 6 indicted by
Grand Jury. Details Weds.
Nov. 6 a We've got a full day
in Clay.
Nov. 6 a The Fall Grand Jury convenes
this morning. Look for a one day affair. The norm is 4 to 8 true bills.
Nov. 6 a Today at 4pm the CAEZ Economic/Development
Committee meets followed by the full Board meeting at 6pm. Both are open
to the public.
Nov. 6 a Also today, Clay Town Council
convenes at 6pm.
Nov. 6 a From the email bag:
Happy Belated Birthday wishes to Melissa Hill of Two Run
Nov. 6 a And a long distance email:
The building you are now in was built in the late 50's by Jake Perrine
and Holly Davis. Jake was the son of Mrs Perrine, who started the
restaurant, and Holly was her son-in-law. Holly and Agnes Davis were
the owners of A&H grocery store located across the street from the
new location of Fairview Baptist Temple, which used to be the location
of Hensley's Garage and Welding Service, which was owned by my grandfather,
Kellis Hensley and his wife Elsie, which was my step-grandmother.
The house Kellis and Elsie owned was also located on the property now occupied
by Fairview Baptist Temple. Mrs. Perrine used to bake the most delicious
pies in the world--I remember going there with my grandparents when I was
in high school. You just couldn't find a better place to eat in Clay
County that the U-can restaurant! The competition in Two Run was
of course Scott's Texaco restaurant down the road a short distance--used
to eat there also, was good friends with all the Scott boys and their Mom
and Dad, Gladys and Roy Scott. Sounds like you really are enjoying
your new home--a little bit more to add to the history of Two Run.
You are a great addition to the community and are the information source
for all of us that don't live there anymore!
Jim Hensley-1960 graduate
of Clay County High School, Now residing at 2605 Joshua Way,
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
Nov. 6 a Donnie Welch was to be sentenced
for his part in the bomb attempt on the Sheriff in the fall of 2005. Didn't
happen. His attorney thinks Donnie shouldn't get any more time in the slammer
than his side kick, Sam Murphy who received 11 years.
Nov. 6 a The 2 1/2 hour hearing
ended with a continuance to this coming Thursday morning.
Nov. 6 a It was fun watching
the two sides go at it. It appeared that the Fed Prosecutor was trying
to get the stiffer sentencing without the testimony to back it up. At least
that's what the Judge said over and over as he chewed her side stepping
hiney. FUn FUn FUn unless you're the Prosecutor.
Nov. 6 a On the front door of the Courthouse
is one of the normal Dog Found notices. Something about a black LAb and
pups found. Down at the bottom , handwritten is: Timothy Hopkins called
11-2 upset that Walter didn't call him back. Jerry called Walter and he
was picking up the dog 11-2... Jerry called Timothy and told him
Nov. 6 a If you're looking
for some WVU/Lousiville tickets, see CLASSIFIEDS
Nov. 6 a Two deer hunters
were standing on a ridge near a highway in rural northern West Virginia
on the opening day of deer season. They both saw a trophy- class buck meandering
towards them. As the one hunter raised his gun to shoot, a funeral procession
came slowly by. The hunter lowered his gun, took off his hat, and stood
with his head bowed until the procession was past. Of course by then, the
deer was long gone. The other hunter exclaimed, "Wow! That was the most
sportsman-like act I've ever seen! You allowed this trophy buck to escape
while showing such compassion and kindness toward someone's dearly departed.
You are a great humanitarian and a shining example to sportsmen throughout
the world!" The first hunter nodded and said; "Well, we were married for
42 years."
Nov. 4 p Lydia “Lockie”
Elliott Sanders, 77, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 4 p Jacqueline
Shamblin, 46, of Wallback, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 4 p Lynn Romano emailed
asking this question: Could you please let me know of any churches in Clay
County that give food, clothing, counseling, etc? We need the information
for our service array assessment.
Nov. 4 p Lynn can be reached at the
Health Dept building weekdays.
Nov. 4 p Here's a short wrap
up from the last seven days....
Nov. 4 p After all these years
as President, wouldn't be something if Dick Cheney were to be impeached?
if it's not all politico smoke, Could
happen.
Nov. 4 p When President
Bush's emergency supplemental funding request is granted by Congress in
the coming weeks, the cost of the Iraq War will reach ten times its original
projected cost of $50-60 billion, CNN
reports.
Nov. 4 p Lot less violence in
Iraq? With more than a million civilians killed, not really. The number
3,841 and growing comes to mind.
Nov. 4 p There have
been 4,142 coalition deaths -- 3,841 Americans, two Australians, 171 Britons,
13 Bulgarians, one Czech, seven Danes, two Dutch, two Estonians, one Fijian,
one Hungarian, 33 Italians, one Kazakh, one Korean, three Latvian, 21 Poles,
two Romanians, five Salvadoran, four Slovaks, 11 Spaniards, two Thai and
18 Ukrainians -- in the war in Iraq as of October 30, 2007, according to
a CNN count.
Nov. 4 p Bring em home now, today.
Nov. 4 p Here in the Great Nation of
Clay, we had an interesting week.
Nov. 4 p Kids had a big time during
Trick or Treat. Other than small stuff like soaping the Courthouse fountain,
it was quiet.
Nov. 4 p Open house was held at our
new Upper Class Two Run office last week on Wednesday. Good food and lots
of people from as far away as Hurricane were in attendance. The move, the
rearranging, and extra work, is now complete. We're ready to winter over
in our new digs and get back into the grind.
Nov. 4 p The Business Development
Authority met Thursday evening. No they didn't accomplish much during their
monthly get together but it wasn't for trying! They voted to build
a new building at the recently out of the swamp Industrial site near Ovapa.
Don't get excited, the vote was rescinded over discovery, it wasn't on
the agenda. They almost voted in a new set of by laws and name change,
but held up on that as well.
Nov. 4 p A new month came and new govt
checks arrived. Town was abuzz with paying debts, gassing up and buying
lottery tickets. Still something was different.....
Nov. 4 p With gas prices back over
$3 per gallon, the meager government subsidies aren't going as far. After
gassing up and making a budget to get thru the month ( including deer camp),
few $ were left for any goodies.
Nov. 4 p Buck season (firearms) is
just around the corner. People are starting early to find those good spots
and check out the trophy animals. A few apples, piles of corn, and such
doesn't hurt one bit.
Nov. 4 p By week's end, word came of
a chance for a light snow this coming week. Of course their talking about
just a snow flake or two, but many still raced off to the grocery
store for extra bread, milk, beer and cigs.
Nov. 4 p Your "local link to
the world" just got more expensive. For those using Rapid TV
Cable service, a letter was sent out saying their special package discounts
will no longer be offered. The 90 or so remaining cable customers may soon
be switching to satellite service.
Nov. 4 p It's not too late for the
last of the Fall colors. Call in sick or take a day of vacation and come
see what makes Clayberry so very special.
Nov. 4 p The Clay County
Board of Education meets Monday night at 6pm. Get this, the agenda is actually
posted on their web site in advance of the meeting!
Nov. 4 p Here's the
link to their agenda page. Maybe most interesting will be the discussion
item on Lighthouse Church which now owns the old Ivydale Elem school. For
many, the wonder is, will the schoolhouse deed ever be recorded at the
Courthouse. Last time we checked, it hadn't.
Nov. 4 p the infectious disease MRSA
is still on the minds of many Clay parents. Although not mentioned as an
agenda item, sure would be a fine time for peanut gallery questions on
the topic. Officially, the Somber Super has published a shirt message.
Click here for their
web page and then click the second item down.
Nov. 3 am For a number of years Clayonians
have asked for handicap accessibility at the county's only picnic
area, Spread Park. It's finally coming. Auxier Paving started work Thursday
asphaulting a five foot wide path from the far side of the restrooms to
two of the shelters. Originally bid for just three feet wide, the extra
24 inches should make maneuverability much easier for those in wheelchairs.
Nov. 3 am Tom Auxier Jr said Early
Friday morning , the whole job would be done before the weekend.
Nov. 3 am Finally some progress.
Nov. 3 am Like to say the same thing
for Thursday night's BDA meeting.
Nov. 3 am Thursday evening the economic
development group voted to build a prefabby metal building. They voted
to hire the manufacturer too.
Nov. 3 am Then.... they voted to advertise
for bid the metal building.
Nov. 3 am Thinkin Thinkin Thinkin.....
Since advertising for the metal structure was not on the agenda, they rescinded
their original vote to buy from the manufacturer and instead do things
legal. Sometime soon, they will hold a special meeting where they will
vote to advertise for bid.
Nov. 3 am Nope, no building yet and
for that matter, no "for sure" renter of the 30 by 100 foot building if
it gets built.
Nov. 3 am Long time clickers will remember
two years ago when the School Board sold off Ivydale Elem to a church
for $100,000.00. Some in the county wanted that building for a business
incubator complex. Since the School Board sell was a done deal long before
it was even bid, but trying to cut down on aggravation, the School Board
alluded: If you will keep your mouth out of the Ivydale sale, we will give
the BDA title to the Valley Fork school when it closes.
Nov. 3 am At the time the BDA talked
about making the Valley Fork school a business incubator site, or a day
reporting center, or other adventure to lure more jobs into the county.
Nov. 3 am Valley Fork school is closed
and the School Bd plans to auction it off on Nov. 17th for $200,000 minimum.
There was no mention of the auction nor the earlier promises during the
Nov. 1st BDA meeting.
Nov. 3 am For those that responded
to the online question: Who's hand picked for the $7000 "consultant" job
for the Apple Festival grant, thank you. We had a great response with around
90% of you picking the same name. We'll provide the results after
the application deadline passes. For those interested in applying, see
ADVISORY page.
Nov. 3 am Want to have some fun? Wouldn't
it be cute if 100 of you applied for the 5 month job. Pretty good
$ for 5 months of "work". Turn those resumes in next week!
Nov. 3 am A woman came home,
screeching her car into the driveway, and ran into the house. She slammed
the door and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Honey, pack your bags. I
won the lottery!" The husband said, "Oh my God! What should
I pack, beach stuff or mountain stuff?" "Doesn't matter," she said. "Just
get out."
Nov. 3 am Mother Superior
called all the nuns together and said to them, "I must tell you all something.
We have a case of gonorrhea in the convent." "Thank God," said an
elderly nun at the back. "I'm so tired of chardonnay."
Nov. 2 pm Maggie A. Morris, 97,
of Adonijah Road, Lizemores, see OBITUARY page
Nov. 2 pm From the freezer to the micro
wave and into your pie hole. Yum Yum
Nov. 2 pm Before you bite into your
next frozen pizza, you might want to check out our ADVISORY page.
Nov. 2 am From the email bag:
COULD YOU LET THE LADY IN THE MAROON SUV WITH GRAY HAIR WHOM HIT THE FAIRVIEW
BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH VAN ON WEDNESDAY AT 5:05 KNOW THE PHONE NUMBER TO
THE CHURCH IS 587-4709 OR SHE CAN CALL ME AT HOME IF SHE NEEDS
A WITNESS. THANK YOU
TAYMA LEGG
Nov. 2 am In 2005, 1,806
people died from influenza. And in 2004, there were just 1,100 flu deaths
Nov. 2 am A lot of folks are
talking about vaccinations. Before getting yours , you might
want to read this web link.
Nov. 2 am "Scientific medicine
has taken credit it does not deserve for some advances in health. Most
people believe that victory over the infectious diseases of the last century
came with the invention of immunizations. In fact, cholera, typhoid, tetanus,
diphtheria and whooping cough, etc, were in decline before vaccines for
them became available – the result of better methods of sanitation, sewage
disposal, and distribution of food and water." ~ Dr. Andrew Weil, Health
and Healing.
Nov. 1 pm Kenneth W Taylor, 68,
see OBITUARY page
Nov. 1 am Where oh where has
the time gone.
Nov. 1 am From the email bag:
The Clay County Panthers Intermediate Football B-Team will be playing this
Sunday at 2:00 pm for the SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP against the Oak Hill
Red Devils. As always admission is FREE so come out and support these young
athletes.
Nov. 1 am From the healthy dept :
Flu Vaccine is now available at the Clay County Health Department every
Monday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Limited supply at this time.
Any questions call 587-4269.
Nov. 1 am Yesterday's Open House at
the Communicator office went very well. New images are posted over on the
Who We Are page. Ms GS, might see your pic there too! Thanks for coming
up Wed.
Nov. 1 am Our Business Development
Development Authority normally meets the first Thursday of each month at
5pm in the CCC room. Truth is we were too tied up to check out their agenda
yesterday. You're on your own clickers. I think they're meeting as usual.
Nov. 1 am We started an online
question yesterday. See below.
Nov. 1 am For the many that responded,
about 85% were right on track. Keep em coming.
Nov. 1 am Got some great feed
back yesterday including stuff on our homepage web cam. We know it's
pretty crappy and have plans to give a better model more adjustable to
bright light. We'll let you know as soon as we can find one in our
price range.
Nov. 1 am Check back this afternoon
for a special birthday boy...