HELLO, SEPTEMBER!

We survived another Depths of Hell West Virginia summer!

Here's hoping the next Colder Than A Well Digger's A*$ West Virginia winter just tucks its tail in fear & shame & stays away from us!

... wait. Sorry. My bad. This is CLAY COUNTY -

there's no such thing as fear or shame.

BRING ON FALL!!

R.I.P. BURLEY

Burley Ralph Bragg, 82, of Ivydale entered into rest Monday, August 15, 2011 at Summersville Hospital. Born May 11, 1929 in Clay County. He was the son of the late Fred and Gay Bragg. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife Laura Bragg. Burley is survived by his daughter, Tara Bragg, step daughters, Anna Butler, Elizabeth Duffield, step sons, Gary Douglas, William Douglas, sister, Ina Horner, cousins, Claric Cottrill, Carlos Cottrill ,18 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. A private service will be held. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Bragg family.

Oh, Summer, Why Must You Pass So Quickly??

Back to school, cooler temperatures ...

snow around the corner.

Won't someone please hit the "slow motion" button??

Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer

DEAR CONGRESS,

Last year I mismanaged my funds and this year my family and I cannot decide on a budget. Until we can come to a unified decision that fits all of our needs and interests, we will have to shut down our check book and will no longer be able to pay our taxes. I'm sure you'll understand. Thank you very much for setting an example we can all follow.

Before you spend,save.
Before you assume, learn the facts.
Before you judge, understand why.
...Before you hurt someone, know where to bury the body.

I Saw It On Facebook ....

Clay County could be the first county to have universal free breakfast and lunch! We have to get all lunch forms in first, though, with correct information. As a result we will be having free meals for every child. What has to happen first? We HAVE to get all the lunch forms returned. Can you help? You will receive one in the mail. Fill it out (regardless of your status) and return it BEFORE school starts. This is a fantastic opportunity! Imagine not paying any lunch bills.

SCHOOL'S! OUT! FOR! SUMMER!!

YAY!!

August is just around the corner!

;-)

8 MORE DAYS OF SCHOOL!! :-)

On behalf of the kids at H.E. White Elementary (& I think I can speak for the kids of Big Otter, Clay & Lizemore, too) I just want to take a moment to say - with utmost sincerity - THANK YOU to all involved with the 3rd Annual Clay County Outback Olympics.

Especially Bunny Taylor, Leslie Pinkerton, Mike Mullins, Kenneth Tanner, all the teachers & parents who helped make it happen and all who volunteered (behind the scenes and on the front-lines!). I don't know the final count on participants, but every kid there seemed to be having a GREAT time! Our kids here in Clay County have very few opportunities & these past 3 days have been one of the highlights of their young lives. KUDOS to all who made it a success. :-)

Murder, Mayhem, Rumors & Lies ...

It was a long, harsh, boring winter.

Welcome back, Clay County.

5 MORE DAYS 'TIL MAY!

The long, harsh winter is well & truly OVER!!

:-)

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Hello? Anyone? Anyone?? ;-)

YAY!

Ramps are up, mushrooms are up, Easter lillies are up!

H.E. White ramp dinner - Sunday, May 1

Come one, come all!

Nuthin' so stinky ever tasted so delicious ... >;-)