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According to the most recent update of Crystal Mersh, Foundation President, the project is progressing nicely and the pool is literally taking shape before their eyes. Ten members of the crew construction the pool worked from daylight to the end of the day laying blocks in very hot, humid weather on Saturday, August 4. Parkersburg Read More…
You can almost hear the children’s laughter coming from the Pool Site as the measuring stakes are being driven into the ground by 1982 Foundation’s Construction team. You can almost feel the strength from those that are recovering from addiction who will discover a program of support in the old bus garage. Future babies are Read More…
The 1982 Foundation has a full day of fun, activities, vendors, special guests and special events at the Calhoun County Community Center for their annual Spring Fling Event. A Cajun Brunch will be available from 9 a.m. to noon with scrambled eggs, sausage, onions, peppers, cheese, with or without rams and butter swim biscuits and Read More…
Groundbreaking for $8.4 million community center in Calhoun County that will provide Central West Virginia with vital services is “great news for the entire state” GRANTSVILLE, W.Va., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In one of Central West Virginia’s economically distressed counties, a Phoenix is rising. On April 15, 2023, Calhoun County and The 1982 Foundation will celebrate the groundbreaking of an $8.4 million mixed-use community center and pool, which are expected to Read More…
Kara Prunty will be presenting her program, Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP), at the chili cook off and recovery event on April 15th to be held at the Calhoun County Community Center. With over 25 years experience in behavioral health and a Community Service Psychology degree, Kara has made it her life’s work to advocate Read More…
There has been many conversations since the inception of the Calhoun County Community Center Pool came to be and the project came into view. Most of those conversations came from excited youth and parents who look forward to once again having the opportunity to have a local pool like that which created many happy memories Read More…
The 1982 Foundation Pool Project is once again in jeopardy of delay, partly due to a sudden change of duties for OES 911 Director Julie Sears, who also happens to be paid by the County to issue building permits. When contractors representing the 1982 foundation inquired about a building permit with the Town of Grantsville Read More…
Crystal Mersh, President of the 1982 Foundation, shared the news yesterday that she had received notification from the WV Department of Arts, Culture and History that the Calhoun County Community Center, formerly the Calhoun County High School will be considered for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. This has been quite the journey Read More…
The excitement continues to build as the Calhoun County Community Center draws closer to the opening day of the long awaited swimming pool. The 1982 Foundation released the draft sketch to social media yesterday following a meeting with the pool designers and Crystal Mersh. The Foundation has raised $107,399.07 towards the building of the swimming Read More…
As 2022 turned the page into 2023, The 1982 Foundation continues to go where scoffers dread and supporters tread. The grounds of the Underwood Field, VoAg Department, Gymnasium and the historic site of Calhoun High School continue to transform into an industrious venture filled with laborers, well wishers and site observers. In addition to a Read More…
