American Red Cross in dire need of

disaster volunteers

The American Red Cross River Valley Chapter is currently searching for volunteers in case of disaster. Volunteers will become members of an American Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT). Volunteers are needed for Brooke and Hancock counties.

Being a disaster volunteer is not an everyday duty. When a disaster strikes American Red Cross DATs are called upon. There is training involved at no cost to the volunteers.

"It is our duty to take care of our communities," says Russ Landers of the American Red Cross. "Good people help because help can't wait."

To inquire about becoming an American Red Cross DAT member, contact Russ Landers at (304) 232-0711 or by e-mail to rlanders@rivervalleyarc.org.

Solid waste board accepts plastics

The Brooke County Solid Waste Authority is accepting recyclable plastics at its bins at the Wellsburg Rite Aid, Follansbee and Wellsburg middle Schools, Hooverson Heights Primary School.

Only plastic containers bearing the numbers 1 or 2 within a triangle can be used. Such containers usually include milk jugs, laundry detergent and shampoo bottles and clear or green soft drink, sports drink or water bottles.

The board can't accept plastics labeled 3 through 7 or any styrofoam and must pay to have them dumped at a local landfill when it receives them. In anticipation of wide response, an additional bin has been added at the Rite Aid site. One of the bins will be designated for plastics and metals, while the other will be for paper only.

For information, call (304) 527-3947.

VFW commander to visit Weirton

Thomas J. Tradewell Sr., commander-in-chief of Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States will visit West Virginia with Panhandle Post 2716 of Weirton as host.

A buffet dinner is planned Dec. 1 from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Post 2716 is inviting all area VFW posts and their auxiliaries to participate.

RSVPs are required and can be made by calling the post at (304) 748-9674 or online at weirtonvfw@comcast.net.

'KWS' to meet for Christmas service

The "Kids with Spirit" ("KWS") Club from the Follansbee Presbyterian Church will be meet from 5 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 4 for the first of their "Christmas Creations." The goal of this meeting will be creating and filling Christmas stockings for deserving children.

On Dec. 20, "KWS" will meet after church from Noon to 2 p.m. at Peachey's Restaurant in Follansbee. At that time they will create Christmas cards and letters for each stocking and prepare the stockings for delivery.

All events associated with "KWS" are free. Most activities will take place in the fellowship hall of the Follansbee Presbyterian Church on Banfield Avenue.

If you would like to have your child participate in "KWS," call Coordinator Shelby Barnhart at (304) 527-4033 or by e-mail to Tiggr4too@comcast.net.

Nessly Chapel to host cookie sale

The community is invited to attend Nessly Chapel's homemade "Cookies, Candies and More Sale" from 9 a.m. until the "goodies"?are gone, on Dec. 12 in the church's fellowship hall. The event is sponsored by the United Methodist Woman of Nessly Chapel.

The Chapel is located on state Route 2, north of New Cumberland.

Ski/snowboard swap set at Oglebay

A Ski/Snowboard Swap is scheduled at the Oglebay Par 3/Driving Range from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Area ski and snowboard enthusiasts are invited to bring equipment to sell.

Oglebay's Ski Club will be providing complimentary hot dogs and present its first Ski and Snowboard Thanksgiving Jam from noon until 2 p.m., providing a small set up to try equipment, weather permitting.

Season passes for the 2009-10 ski season will be available at the swap with a 10 percent discount if the pass is purchased during the event. Passes cost $200 for a Monday through Friday, adult (age 18 and over)?lift pass; and $275 for an adult anytime pass.

A child lift pass for Monday through Friday is $135, and $200 for an anytime pass. Children are ages 6 through 17. Children under 6 ski free at Oglebay with a paying adult.

A family season lift pass for Monday through Friday is $400, and $530 for an anytime pass. A family must live in same household and be claimed as dependent on tax return.

Season ski passes are valid only for the one ski season in which it is purchased and there is no guarantee to the number of available ski days. Rental equipment is not included in the season pass price.

The ski area is expected to open in December, weather permitting, and features a triple chair lift, extensive snowmaking, terrain park, ski/snowboard instruction and rental equipment. The facility is handicapped accessible.

Call the ski hotline at (304) 243-4177 or visit the online ski site at ski.oglebay-resort.com for updated hours and conditions.