MERRY CHRISTMAS

& A MOST HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON TO YOU & YOURS

Wherever you spend it, whoever you spend it with, I wish you all a very

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

THANK A VETERAN

WE'LL MISS YOU, JIM

James W. Kearns of Bomont went home to be with the Lord on Friday October 7, 2011. He was retired from Lucent Technologies. Jim was active at Reamer Gospel Tabernacle as a trustee, Sunday school teacher and youth leader. He was also involved with the community in the Masonic Lodge, Lions Club, Odd Fellows, Queen Shoals PSD, Clay youth athletics and basketball coach.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenna (Samples) and George Willard Kearns. He is survived by his wife Beverly (Samples) Kearns; son, Michael Kearns (Erica) of Clendenin; daughters, Lesa Hess (Jamie) of Powhatan, VA, and Patricia Taylor (Toby) of Bickmore, WV; grandchildren, Michael and Jamie Kearns, James Hess, Sarah, Seth and Rachel Kirk; great- grandchildren; McKinley and Kase.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday October 9 at Reamer Gospel Tabernacle with Pastor Clarence Deel officiating. Visitation will be 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday October 8 at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin. Interment will be at Boone –Samples Cemetery, Bomont. Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.

HAPPY OCTOBER!!

The 2nd morning of October dawned with snow in the mountains & temperatures in the 30s & 40s. BRRRRRRRR!

Ok, here's your new thread - y'all take it & run with it. Surely this town isn't hasn't become as boring as it seems.

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!!

:-)

CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE "CREATE CLAY!" SURVEY!

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 ... >;-)

YAY! SPRING HAS SPRUNG!!

Another winter survived ...

YIPPEE!!

HAPPY MARCH!!

March showers bring April flowers.

April flowers bring May flowers.

May flowers bring Pilgrims named JUNE!!

BRING ON JUNE!!

ROSE'S GRIPE LINE

All gripes, all the time.

Gotta gripe?

Complaint?

Just wanna bellyache?

Joe Manchin visits this site, as does Earl Ray Tomblin, as does Barrack Obama, as does ... never mind. None of those people matter - ANDY WADDELL visits this site. 'nuf said - People With Power will hear your voice. >;-}

Gripe on!
(keep it clean)

GROUNDHOG STEW FOR DINNER!!

BRING ON SPRING!!

:-)

BRING ON SPRING!!

You know winter has over stayed its welcome when a 2-day window of rain instead of snow is enough to make you smile.