The Clay County Golden Delicious Festival is accepting nominations for the 2016 Golden Delicious Belle. The nominee must be a resident of Clay County who is at least 65 years in age. Your nomination letter should tell why you think the person should be named the 2016 Belle and must include a non-returnable photo to use for printing. All entries should include a contact person’s name and phone number for the person providing the entry as well as the name and phone number of the person nominated. All entries must be received by August 31, 2016. Entries may be mailed to: CCGDF Apple Belle Nomination, P. O. Box 416, Clay WV 25043, or can be dropped off at the Clay County Sheriff’s Dept. to Teresa Davis or Laura Scott. Or email with a photo attachment to clayapplefestival@gmail.com. The festival Board of Directors will vote for a winner during the September board meeting scheduled for September 1, 2016 at the Clay Lions Club.