City of Ashland Christmas Parade

Ashland will hold their Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.  Lineup begins at 5 p.m. at Clay County High School. 

Grand Marshalls – Military Veterans who served our country past and present.

Forms are available at Ashland City Hall, Ashland Police Department, or online at www.cityofashland.net. 

Entries must be received by 12 p.m. on November 30, 2011.
 
Contact info:  Ashland FD – 256-354-3121 (leave message); Clay County Tire – 256-354-2515; or Ashland City Hall – 256-354-2121.

Everyone invited to participate with floats, bands, clubs, beauty queens, honors, etc.

City of Lineville Christmas Parade

The City of Lineville Christmas Parade is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m.  Lineup begins at 5:00 p.m. in front of Lineville High School.

Miss Alabama, Courtney Porter, will be the Grand Marshall!

Contact info: City of Lineville 256-396-2581

Everyone invited to participate with floats, bands, clubs, beauty queens, honors, etc.

Clay County Saddle Club Turkey Shoot

The Clay County Saddle Club is holding a Turkey Shoot on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. at the Saddle Club arena.

12 Gauge – No Choke – $3.00 per shoot

Turkeys and Hams will be offered as prizes.

Everyone is welcome!  We will have homemade biscuits and coffee on hand.  For more information call Lynn Williams at 256-618-2565.

November 5, 2011

Dress up in your best old-fashioned attire and enter our costume contest to be held on Heritage Day, Saturday, November 5.  Winners will each receive a $25 cash prize and earn the title of Heritage Queen and King.  Pictured are last year’s winners in their confederacy based uniforms.  However, this is not the only theme; any old-fashioned costumes will be allowed for entry.

If you have any questions, please call Darlene (256-396-1201), Barbara (256-396-6143), or Tammy (256-283-4281).  The contest is free to the public.

Sponsored by the Lineville Merchants Association

 November 4, 2011
Clay County Chamber of Commerce

Join us for some holiday treats and crafting!  Learn how to make some simple party snacks, beautiful holiday decorations, and thoughtful, economical gifts!

Each class is $10 or $25 for all three:

Homespun Holiday Treats (snacks, party foods, and beverages)
Homespun Holiday Decorating (Christmas ornaments, wreaths, and decorating ideas)
Homespun Holiday Gifts (teachers, classmates, neighbors, and unexpected guests.  Bring the kids!)

Pre-registration is required as our class size is limited!

Call or stop by the Clay County Extension Office
93 County Rd. 31
Ashland
256-354-5976

Sunday Lunch and Worship Service
October 30, 2011

10:30 am - 11:45 am
Church Worship Service
11:45 am – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch Served

Menu:  Ham, Vegetables, Dressing, Homemade Dessert and Tea

Adult Plate:  $7.00      Child Plate:  $5.00
Tickets on Sale Now!

See a student or the school secretary to reserve your tickets today.
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Fall Festival

November 19, 2011  -  2:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Hayrides, Balloon Pops, BB Shoots, Football Throws, Ring Toss, Dunking Booths, Chili Cookoffs & More!
Concessions:  Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Cotton Candy

Download flyer:  Clay Christian Academy Activities (37)

Red with black design

T-Shirts $10.00     Sweatshirts $15.00
(Add $2 for 2X, $3 for 3X, $4 for 4X)

NOTICE…. The front design will be a sketched replica of this image and will not appear exactly the same.

The front design…. 

Honoring the past while building a future

Heritage Day 2011

The back…

Sponsored by The Lineville Merchants Association
(each member will be listed here)

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To order, contact Barbara 396-6143, Darlene 396-1201
Tammy 396-9222, Patricia 396-9061 or Sissy 488-0026

Our inventory of factory parts has been increased up to 5 times for various makes and models.  We also stock many brand name electronics such as car stereos and speakers, handheld and desktop scanners, CB radios, car alarms, and remote starts, all which can be installed at a low price.  If we don’t have it in stock, we can get it for you!  Also, check out some cool features on our website:  www.clayservice.com.

CSE thanks our customers for allowing us to grow and for entrusting us with your vehicle care and maintenance.  We look forward to seeing you! 

Clay Service & Electronics
89040 Hwy. 9
Lineville, AL 36266
256-396-9222

Print downloadable flyer:  Clay Service & Electronics Flyer (36)

From the article “Enjoy the colors of fall in Smokies, Alabama parks, scenic drives” by Deborah Storey in The Huntsville Times:  The problem with autumn is that it’s just too short. Those fabulous clear days, those brilliant colors, football games under sunny skies – it all disappears like a whiff from the first bonfire. So capture the moment.

Photo safari
If you like to take photos, one of the best subjects is a covered bridge in fall color. Alabama has quite a few, including the Alamuchee-Bellamy covered bridge in Sumter County; Clarkson Covered Bridge and Park in Cullman County; Old Union Crossing at Shady Grove Dude Ranch near Mentone; one at Noccalula Falls Park in Etowah County; circa-1850 Coldwater in Calhoun County; and a bridge and grist mill in Talladega County. Three are in nearby Blount County: Swann; Old Easley 1.5 miles from U.S. 231; and Horton Mill off Highway 75 above the Black Warrior River. The Blount County Covered Bridge Festival is Oct. 22 in Oneonta. The state tourism website has a covered bridge trail. www.alabama.travel/activities/tours-and-trails/covered-bridge-trail/

Head for the hills
At Alabama’s highest point (2,407 feet), Cheaha State Park near Anniston offers chalets, cabins, hiking trails, waterfalls and some good views of Talladega National Forest. Lake Guntersville, Joe Wheeler, Buck’s Pocket and DeSoto state parks offer opportunities to walk the woods. Mentone is one of northeast Alabama’s treasures. Drive up Lookout Mountain on Alabama 117 to poke around the tiny downtown with the circa 1884 Mentone Springs Hotel, little shops (look for Oprah favorite Orbix glass from Fort Payne), restaurants like Wildflower Cafe, Log Cabin and Magnolia Joe’s. Little River Falls, Little River Canyon, Cloudland Ski resort and DeSoto State Park are nearby. There are lots of B&Bs and inns tucked in the mountainous terrain. The town’s Fall Colorfest is always the third weekend in October, which would make it Oct. 14-16 this year. Friday features a bonfire, and Saturday and Sunday include entertainment, a parade and arts.

Chasing color
The state tourism website alabama.travel has a great interactive toolto help determine when fall color peaks in Alabama. www.alabama.travel/activities/tours-and-trails/fall-color-trail/ Based on its predictions – and you can look out the window yourself to confirm this – slight changes will be evident in North Alabama through next weekend. The Birmingham area to the north should be near its color peak on Oct. 22, and areas north of Cullman will peak around Oct. 29. North Alabama will be past its peak on Nov. 19. The Alabama tourism department also suggests the following scenic drives/areas: 1. Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham: Peavine Overlook and Peavine Falls 2. Oneonta/Blount County: covered bridges, Palisades Park 3. Cullman/Cullman County: Ave Maria Grotto, covered bridge 4. Bankhead National Forest, Winston and Lawrence counties: Double Springs 5. Natchez Trace: Lauderdale and Colbert counties 6. Joe Wheeler State Park, Rogersville: Joe Wheeler Dam area 7. Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville: Warpath Ridge Trail and its overlooks 8. Scottsboro/Jackson County: Russell Cave National Monument, Alabama 79 across Skyline Mountain, Alabama 65 through Paint Rock River Valley 9. Guntersville State Park, Guntersville: Buck’s Pocket State Park 10. Gadsden/Etowah County: Noccalula Falls Park 11. DeSoto State Park and Lodge, DeSoto Falls, Little River Canyon, Fort Payne: Lookout Mountain Parkway, DeSoto Parkway and Old DeSoto Parkway. Alabama 176, part of Lookout Mountain Parkway, includes scenic overlooks of Little River Canyon. 12. Cheaha State Park, Lineville: Bald Rock and Pulpit Rock trails, Talladega Scenic Drive, Skyline Drive and Skyway Motorway.

 www.alabama.travel/activities/tours-and-trails/circle-of-colors/

For the complete article please see http://blog.al.com/living-times/2011/10/travel_feature_enjoy_the_color.html.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Wildlife Corridor to come through Clay County (from The Everglades in Florida to Canada)
Government Comprehensive Planning for Clay County in progress
Meeting to show how it will affect you, your land, home, and community

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 6:30pm
Clay County Farmers Market
Speaker – Don Casey
Sponsored By Citizens Protecting Constitutional Rights, Inc.
P O Box 1054
Ashland, Al 36251