After one year of writing for Clayton Patch, I have learned they are folding up. They could not make it in Clayton. There last day will be December 5, 2011.
My last story submission was tonight.
Over the last year, I wrote nearly 50 stories on subjects ranging from self check out, city lighting and landscaping, internet service, archery, hiking, numerous public events, chili and rib cook offs, a murder, a fatal car crash, and fallen, but not forgotten, police officers.
The greater joy was doing the photography that conceived the hundreds of images that went along with the stories.
A compendium of the stories are listed on my blog at this link.
The good news is that I have been asked to write my weekly column for Concord Patch, which will cover Clayton too. So, things are not changing all that much.
Also, I was also approached by the Clayton Pioneer newspaper and asked to write for them; although, I don’t think it will be a column.
So, the end is not an end at all. It has been one of the greatest experiences of my life and has put me in touch with many terrific people. We shall see what the future holds.
I wish to express my warmest thanks all my Facebook friends for your comments and readership.
Blessing to all in this Christmas season.
