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The Saundra Johnson Aquatic Center had it’s first “official visitors” when Jason Wilson, of Minnie Hamilton Emergency Services, with other Emergency service staff assisted the 1982 Foundation in helping to prepare the pool for their May grand opening. Mr. Wilson said having the pool in Calhoun will allow them a place for dive training and Read More…
Scroll left or right on images to see today’s campus photos. Although much of the campus is still surrounded by flood waters, the key areas that were flooded are now drying out and in need of a scrub down to bring the buildings and area back to the condition of a just a few days Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice announced today the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) has approved 18 new Economic Enhancement Grant Fund (EEGF) projects worth $38,171,352.00. In April 2022, Gov. Justice called a special session to fund the Economic Enhancement Grant Fund, at the time securing an initial amount of $250 million. Since then, the program has seen exceptional success, and Read More…
April 13th at the spring fling. Recovery chili cook off! The chili cook off is to raise awareness, engage the community, and share in the hope of recovery. Sara Ritchie will be giving her lead. She will be on the main stage for a 45 minute, powerful message of recovery. If you have not heard Read More…
The 1982 Foundation announces their Bootstraps meeting will be held this Saturday, March 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at our offices at 354 Main Street (2nd floor). Lunch will be provided. Ridgeview News will be live streaming from Facebook the first portion of the meeting where they’ll be sharing an update on the Read More…
According to Foundation President Crystal Mersh, there has been much progress in the last couple of weeks and this week is lined up for the same. Pool Complex With the Pool opening slated for Memorial weekend, the final walk through will be completed this week as well as the pump house and the slab in Read More…
Sometimes you don’t know how blessed you are until something bad happens to you. Then you get to see things in a new light. A light you perhaps hadn’t seen before. Or thought about. I know it happened to me. I did not feel blessed while I was lying on the ground in pain trying Read More…
By Crystal Mersh As member of the 1982 Foundation Board of Directors I am making the following announcement in reference to the Solar Lamppost Project in Grantsville. The following proposal will be communicated to the Grantsville Mayor and members of the Town Council. This proposal should allay concerns about adding additional costs to the town Read More…
A packed conference room in the City of Grantsville led to an over two hour discussion and somewhat contentious meeting between the Mayor, Council and Community without answers or accountability by the City Government. Council members present were Emily (Robinson) Collins, Emilee Morgan, Linda Staton, Cheryl Sturm and Recorder Judy Powell. Councilwoman Kimberly Sweat did Read More…
The 1982 Foundation Construction crews continue working to transform the former Calhoun High School into the beauty she was meant to be. A View from the main hallway on the 3rd floor looking through old library shows the area that will be framed as a sitting room with beautiful bookshelves and reading areas. A door Read More…
