WV’s Choice offers free homemaker classes in Kanawha, Boone, Logan, Clay, Nicholas and Braxton counties. New classes are being offered in the Elkview area, starting this month at the Elkview Community Center. Call to schedule at 304-744-1326
Attention Area Furniture Makers, Craftsmen, Quilt Makers Local furniture makers and other fine craftsmen and quilt makers in the county, are in the process of starting a cooperative to market local, high quality, handmade items via the internet. If you are a craftsperson and would like to be part of this endeavor, or learn more, you are invited to attend a meeting on Saturday, February 21 at 2:00 at the BDA building in Two Run. If possible, bring a sample or pictures of your work.
Lizemore Elementary School will hold a Sweetheart Bingo Fundraiser Friday, February 13, starting at 6pm. Longaberger Baskets, Michael Kors, Vera Bradley and Pampered Chef. Early Bird tickets $20 for 20 games. Tickets at the door $25 for 20 games. Mystery Game $1 will be sold at the door night of Bingo. Raffle tickets $1 each or 6 for $5. All proceeds go the the Lizemore Fifth Grade End of Year Ace Adventure Trip. Concessions will be sold. Get your early bird tickets by February 6. Contact Lizemore School at 304-587-4823, Jacki Morton – 304-561-8505; Susan Bodkins – 304-587-7379 or Missy Cottrell – 304-880-8503.
Food Handlers Class at Clay County Health Department Monday February 23rd at 6:00 pm. Evening Class. Cost: $10. (Fee is non-refundable unless CCHD cancels class). Make check or money order for $10 to Clay Co Health Dept., PO Box 36, Clay WV 25043 (Food cards are good for two years)
The Birch River PSD will hold its monthly meeting on Friday, February 13, at 9:00 AM, at the PSD office in Birch River.
West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance regularly scheduled visits in February. Sessions are conducted on a first come, first serve basis, but calling ahead of time is still encouraged. For more information call 304-872-0829. Braxton County Senior Center (Braxton County), 22 Senior Drive, Sutton, WV 26601, Wednesday February 25, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm; Richwood City Hall (Nicholas County), 6 White Avenue, Richwood, WV 26261, Wednesday, February 11, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm; Clay County Clerk (Clay County), 246 Main Street, Clay, WV 25043, Friday, February 20, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm; Webster Springs City Building (Webster County), 146 McGraw Avenue, Webster Springs, WV 26288; Wednesday, February 18, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm; Cowen American Legion Post No. 62 (Webster County), 63 Erbacon Road, Cowen, WV 26206, Wednesday, February 18, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
3rd Annual Bailey/Workman Support our Troopers Cruise-In, Saturday, May 23, 2015, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at the former IGA parking lot, Clay, WV. $5.00 donation. 2 trophies awarded – one chosen by the Bailey family and one by the Workman family. There will be door prizes, oldies music and concessions. Not responsible for theft or accidents of any kind. Call Gary at 304-587-4722 or Nick at 304-548-6665 for more information .
Effective immediately – any individual over the age of 15 MUST have a state issued identification card when purchasing hunting or fishing license from the Clay County Clerk’s office.
Valley Fork Kiddie Patch Daycare is now accepting children ages 6 weeks to 12 years age. Open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. We accept Connect Child Care! If you have any questions, please contact 304-587-2049.
Military Veterans – If you would like your voice to be heard in Washington, DC, join the American Legion Post 61, WV Chapter 82nd Airborne Division Association, Disabled American Veterans Post 28. For more information or to join, contact David Walker at 304-380-7992. Join up and get in the fight for the benefits you earned!!
Found: Healthy orange male cat, probably 8-9 months old, friendly, wearing collar and bell. Was picked up from Family Dollar parking lot in Clay on Monday, December 29. This cat is very well taken care of and affectionate – has to be someone’s pet. Call 304-286-4182 or 286-5905.
No hunting or trespassing on the property owned by Dennis Tanner, 101 Tanner Road, Nebo, WV
No trespassing on the property of Arnold, Ben, Norman and Tom McCracken in the Otter District of Clay County.
No Trespassing on the tract of property deeded to Patricia Morris at 3909 Leatherwood Road in Bickmore, WV. There is no public or private access to this property. No trespassing of any type is permitted.
No hunting or trespassing on the former Shed and Vera James property at Wallback. By Senate Parsons Jr.
No hunting or trespassing, James “Jim Bob” Canter, on Sattler property on Widen Ridge.
No trespassing/hunting on property I own or have control over on the watersheds of Leatherwood Creek in Clay County. Sibert W. Osborne, Jr., Shea W. Osborne
Anyone interested in renting the Big Otter Community Building should contact Doris Douglas at 304-286-5623
Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback, WV, upkeep donations due. Please mail donations for upkeep to Pleasant Hill Cemetery, c/o Marilyn Sutton Taylor, 221 Simmons Run, Newton,, WV, 25266. Thank You!
Clay County Health Department still has shingles shots available. Must be 60+. Call to come in and get your shot while supplies last. Shots are 15 Dollars.
Clay County Quilt Group is looking for new members. We meet the 2nd Saturday of every month in the basement of the library between 10:00 and 12:00. The first hour will be spent hand quilting a quilt that is already in the frame. The second hour will be devoted to piecing and sewing a new quilt block. Not interested in both, you choose which you want to do. We are a laid back group whose main focus is to have fun doing what we love to do. Come and join our group and enjoy the fellowship of other quilters. If you have further questions, call Kay Battles at 587-2597.
If you are a foreign combat veteran interested in helping make the community we live in a better place, then the VFW is the organization that you are looking for. The VFW is now in need of the younger generation of combat veterans to start taking the reins of the organization. It is a very rewarding brother/sister hood if you are willing to put some time into some of the projects the post is involved in. We look forward to seeing you at the post hall. Meeting times are the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 1900. Persons interested in more information can email sgtmajjjones@gmail.com or call 304-632-5129. Commander Jack Jones.
