Clayberry in Pictures
Republican David Schoolcraft took his seat on the County Commission. It didn't take him long to push for additional taxes (fees) while sitting on over $1M in reserve accounts.
Controversy continued with Town Council person Denise Holcomb who did not meet residency requirements to remain on Council
AFT's reps showed up raising concerns on teachers and students attending school during the pandemic as well as pee poor virtual classes
Bernie Howe made his first appearance at a public meeting.
The Hub diner was tossed from it's Main Street location by by CSCS
Superintendent Joe Paxton continued into the new year with his pattern of telling the public nothing
Mayor Josh Shamblin chaired the meeting where Log Factory "floaters" in the Elk was made public ... lots of floaters.
One time Town Mayor and County Commissioner, Tim Butcher made his way to prison after a drug conviction
Commissioner Fran King aided by sidekick David Schoolcraft, led the charge to double 911 fees for all land line telephone customers.
Christian Elliot was convicted of having sticky fingers are cookin the books at the Lizemores Ambulance Service
The Boyce family brought up discrimination issues during a School Board meeting
For the first time ever and after years where the CAEZ has accomplished little, long time Chair Michael Martin made public, it might be time to close the CAEZ down... in a couple years.
Ken Tawney
During a Elk River Foundation meeting, it was announced, four wheelers (ATV's and Side By Sides) may be allowed to operate on certain sections of the new ERTS State Park.
Here's Mr Poop Butt himself
Dave Mullins told the world, he would not allow taxpayers to speak or ask questions during School Board meetings unless he gives them permission ahead of it. Adding he was also speaking for Joe Paxton, he said that our reporting of his dimly lit actions during recent meetings.
Sexual assault case involving Clay Sheriff's deputy settles for $825K By Joe Severino joe.severino@hdmediallc.com
It began with
an ex-Clay County deputy’s lewd remarks to a court clerk,
escalated to groping and ended with an $825,000 settlement —
equal to more than half the county’s current annual budget.
A federal sexual harassment and assault lawsuit filed against the former deputy and the offices of the county circuit clerk and sheriff depicts Michael Patrick Morris becoming steadily more aggressive starting in fall 2018 in pursuit of a clerk who spurned his relentless advances. In a response filing, Morris denied the suit’s claims.
“I will f- — you in the backseat of your truck,” Morris told the clerk, according to the 10-page complaint filed in June 2020.
“Let me see your [breasts],” the deputy said.
“What time will your husband be home?” he said. “I will come over tonight.”..... On June 18, almost a year after the filing of the initial complaint, O’Brien and her lawyer filed a notice of their intent to introduce additional evidence against Morris involving another four women who would testify in court. .....
On June 18, almost a year after the filing of the initial complaint, O’Brien and her lawyer filed a notice of their intent to introduce additional evidence against Morris involving another four women who would testify in court.
One would testify Morris repeatedly touched her breasts and tried to remove her bra, tried to touch her through her pants and once entered her home and forced himself on her. Another would testify that after she ignored his sexual advances, Morris “pinned her against a wall and twisted her hand behind her back. He then entered her place of business and pointed a gun in her face.”
Still another woman would testify Morris trailed her in a cruiser with his lights on. A fourth would say in court Morris told her to “deny, deny, deny” any sexual activities he had with her.
Hurricane Ida left her mark on County Clay in early Sept.
Commissioner Fran King secured a $25K grant from Case Equipment for improvements around the county.
Residents in the Camp Creek to Queen Shoals neighborhoods sowed up in force pleading their case to allow cra, truck, and ATV traffic on the new ERTS trail near their homes.
Coon Hunter Dave Mullins caught newbee Commissioner Dave Schoolcraft in back door dealings which will take the Coonhunter's building to a new 911 Center.
New Town Councilpersons Barry Peyton (left) and Jason Hubbard (far right) doing their thang.
Due to lack of repair parts and working wawa pumps, the Town of Clay managed to leave the entire County in dire circumstances in 2021
Arson took People's Church in Harrison
Long time local business Bullard's changed ownership and badge in 2021
Mayor Shamblin (and new Councilperson Jason Hubbard) renewed their attempts to grow a money producing Municipal Court to fleece taxpayers.
County Commissioners voiced their strong resentment of the Health Dept turning down a free $3M grant and did so without telling the CCC of their covert plans.
Even in the middle of the worst part of the COVID pandemic, Santa's came to Town for a big Winter Fest.
Word came during the Dec BDA meeting that they were talking to Cass Scenic Railroad about having that group run the BC&G RR rail rides along Buffalo Creek
And the final note from 2021 came on the 23rd when the County Commission voted to hand out unlawful $1200.00 Christmas bonuses to each Courthouse employee.
A federal sexual harassment and assault lawsuit filed against the former deputy and the offices of the county circuit clerk and sheriff depicts Michael Patrick Morris becoming steadily more aggressive starting in fall 2018 in pursuit of a clerk who spurned his relentless advances. In a response filing, Morris denied the suit’s claims.
“I will f- — you in the backseat of your truck,” Morris told the clerk, according to the 10-page complaint filed in June 2020.
“Let me see your [breasts],” the deputy said.
“What time will your husband be home?” he said. “I will come over tonight.”..... On June 18, almost a year after the filing of the initial complaint, O’Brien and her lawyer filed a notice of their intent to introduce additional evidence against Morris involving another four women who would testify in court. .....
On June 18, almost a year after the filing of the initial complaint, O’Brien and her lawyer filed a notice of their intent to introduce additional evidence against Morris involving another four women who would testify in court.
One would testify Morris repeatedly touched her breasts and tried to remove her bra, tried to touch her through her pants and once entered her home and forced himself on her. Another would testify that after she ignored his sexual advances, Morris “pinned her against a wall and twisted her hand behind her back. He then entered her place of business and pointed a gun in her face.”
Still another woman would testify Morris trailed her in a cruiser with his lights on. A fourth would say in court Morris told her to “deny, deny, deny” any sexual activities he had with her.
Hurricane Ida left her mark on County Clay in early Sept.
Commissioner Fran King secured a $25K grant from Case Equipment for improvements around the county.
Residents in the Camp Creek to Queen Shoals neighborhoods sowed up in force pleading their case to allow cra, truck, and ATV traffic on the new ERTS trail near their homes.
Coon Hunter Dave Mullins caught newbee Commissioner Dave Schoolcraft in back door dealings which will take the Coonhunter's building to a new 911 Center.
New Town Councilpersons Barry Peyton (left) and Jason Hubbard (far right) doing their thang.
Due to lack of repair parts and working wawa pumps, the Town of Clay managed to leave the entire County in dire circumstances in 2021
Arson took People's Church in Harrison
Long time local business Bullard's changed ownership and badge in 2021
Mayor Shamblin (and new Councilperson Jason Hubbard) renewed their attempts to grow a money producing Municipal Court to fleece taxpayers.
County Commissioners voiced their strong resentment of the Health Dept turning down a free $3M grant and did so without telling the CCC of their covert plans.
Even in the middle of the worst part of the COVID pandemic, Santa's came to Town for a big Winter Fest.
Word came during the Dec BDA meeting that they were talking to Cass Scenic Railroad about having that group run the BC&G RR rail rides along Buffalo Creek
And the final note from 2021 came on the 23rd when the County Commission voted to hand out unlawful $1200.00 Christmas bonuses to each Courthouse employee.
There are some
of the highlights for another year in the Land of
Little AW