Charleston Gazette

Art Exhibit Highlights Recycled Materials: ; Restore Plans More Shows in New Wall Space

bcalwell@cnpapers.com 348-5188 The Swiss watch punctuality, the Postal Service uniform and mail pouch slung over his shoulder belie Nik Botkin's true calling as an artist.

Aikido Accolade

Donations Sought for Kanawha Animal Shelter

cthomas@cnpapers.com 304-348-1232 The Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association is looking for a few good party animals and a special breed of generosity to make their biggest fundraiser of the year a rousing success.

Neighbors

Business and Professional Women Meet for Winter Seminar

Members of the West Virginia Federation of Business and Professional Women met in Bridgeport recently for the group's mid- winter seminar. The organization recognized the accomplishments of members in several categories.

Morris Creek Watershed Association Obtains Grant

Morris Creek Watershed Association Inc. has received an AEP Connects grant from American Electric Power. The AEP Connects program recognizes the commitment of AEP employees and retirees to their communities and supports causes that are important to them, according to Michael G. Morris, chairman, president and chief executive officer

Rotarians Host Uc Women Cagers During Break

While most students head home for the holidays, those who have a passion for basketball stay behind and continue to represent their university in their field or court of sport. One of the problems the University of Charleston's women's basketball team experiences during those lonely days on campus is that the school's dining facilities are closed.

Rand Community Center Activities

The following activities have been scheduled in February at the Rand Community Center, 5701 Church Drive, Rand: Saturday, Feb. 2:

Symphony Sponsors Music Classes

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra will offer classes by guest artists throughout the state. Music students of all ages encouraged to attend.

Wvsctc to Conduct College Degree, Microsoft Word Workshops

The West Virginia State Community & Technical College in Institute has two workshops planned, one aimed at completing your college degree, the other a computer software workshop. Attended College But No Degree?

Teed & Associates a Full-Service Cpa Firm

bcalwell@cnpapers.com 348-5188 Intricate and changing tax laws notwithstanding, Certified Public Accountant Jim Teed said helping businesses and individuals with their accounting and tax needs brings him the same sense of satisfaction and joy as working at a hobby.

Bulletin Board

The Bulletin Board announces items of community interest submitted by clubs, charities, government agencies and other nonprofit organizations. Items are run as space permits and at the discretion of the Metro newsroom. Some submitted items could be redirected to another listing, e.g. church or club news. You may mail or fax items to Metro East, Charleston Newspapers, 1001 Virginia Street East, Charleston, W.Va. 25301. Please include a contact person and a daytime phone number; fax (304) 348-5...

'Germ City' Visits West Virginia State University Campus

bcalwell@cnpapers.com 348-5188 Inside Germ City, not many people pass the black light test.

Wvsctc Students Complete Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Four individuals became the first students to complete the requirements to earn the Six Sigma Black Belt certification at West Virginia State Community and Technical College. This is the first group to complete both the Green Belt and Black Belt requirements at the community college since the program was initiated earlier this year.

Exhibitors Sought for West Virginia Book Festival

Organizers of the West Virginia Book Festival are seeking exhibitors and vendors to participate in the event, which is scheduled for Oct. 11 and 12 at the Charleston Civic Center. The event is presented annually by Kanawha County Public Library system, The Library Foundation of Kanawha County, the West Virginia Humanities Council, the Charleston Gazette and the Charleston Daily Mail. One major component of the event is the Festival Marketplace, where festival-goers may shop for books and othe...

Kanawha, Fayette Students Achieve Fall 2007 Dean's List Honors at Wvu

The following Fayette and Kanawha County residents were named to the President's list (4.0 grade point average) or the dean's list for the fall 2007 semester at West Virginia University in Morgantown: Fayette County

Activist/Photographer's Work On Display at Cultural Center

The West Virginia Division of Culture and History has opened a new exhibition, "Photographs by Paul Corbit Brown," in the wings off the Great Hall of the Cultural Center, Capitol Complex, Charleston. Visitors are invited to come view the show through Feb. 29 and meet the artist after a live interview and question-and-answer session in the Norman L. Fagan West Virginia State Theater on Friday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m.

Readers Forum

Group offers wintertime social opportunities The winter can be hard for people, especially when they have a limited amount of friends to socialize with - maybe because of a divorce, health reasons (not able to go places), being new in town, not liking to go to clubs serving alcoholic drinks, or just not having any friends to go places.

Touch of Life: ; Tales From Recent Travels Told

I took a couple of weeks off in writing this column, as the Springers were on the road for a little vacation shortly after Christmas. Headed south and found some warmer weather and sunshine. Put a couple thousand miles on the car and spent more money on gasoline it seemed than anything else. Like on most trips, had some humorous things occur along the way. One was in western Kentucky, where we ran into a couple of constables traveling outside their home county. We were sitting at a table next...

Adopt a Pet: ; Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association Shelter:

Meet Sophie (ref. 9020), a 2-year-old female shepherd-mix dog, and Mert (ref. 78), a 12-week-old female kitten. Sophie weighs between 80 and 90 pounds and has a nice personality, according to animal shelter officials. Mert is a sweet kitten that needs a loving home.