Below is a letter that Crystal Laughlin Mersh published on her personal Facebook Page and I, as Publisher of the Ridgeview News, totally stole without her permission. But we are friends, so I’m sure it’s okay. I preface this post with the statement ”we are friends” because that’s important in this day and age when Read More…
Tag: The 1982 Foundation
UPDATED: Commissioner Helmick Continues to Question The 1982 Foundation
While this drama continues to play out on The Ridgeview News, it is not for drama’s sake that we run the story of an email. It is because a Commissioner has taken it upon himself to continue to question a business owner and citizen on matters of law and making incorrect statements and he himself Read More…
A Return to the Follies and the Memories it Makes
The 1982 Foundation’s Spring Fling Follies on Saturday, April 16 2022 was a huge success from the perspective of attendance and enjoyment level by all who participated, both the choir and the audience. It was estimated that there were greater than 250 people in attendance. Jim Sullivan, Event Producer, kept the two hour show rolling Read More…
Tonight the Follies Return
The Return of the Follies, for which so many alumni have fond memories of, returns this evening at 7 p.m. The event will be in the Auditorium of Calhoun Middle High School at Mt. Zion, brought to you by The 1982 Foundation. Below is the program, and although it is a busy holiday weekend, we Read More…
The 1982 Foundation Gives Update on Recent Activity
The 1982 Foundation representatives attended the Roane Co Chamber meeting and received an excellent update on the recent legislative session. The Foundation is in the process of working to develop a Chamber in Calhoun and it will be great to have a forum where businesses can come and get up to date information and support Read More…
Lots of Things at the Spring Fling!
The 1982 Foundation Spring Fling has a busy weekend ahead for the Community. As you can see from the graphic above the schedule is packed with daily events and not to be missed activities. Friday kicks off with 25 Vendors selling their goods inside the Calhoun Count Community Center (aka Old High School). The crafters Read More…
Updated List of Spring Fling Vendors for Friday and Saturday’s Event
1982 Foundation – Ham, Potatoes, Eggs, Ramps & Mushrooms The Chicken Coop Marsha McCumbers – Tupperware and Baked Goods Pamela Sears – Wildchild Herbals Lori Matheney – Pawstries and Pretties Caitlin Weaver – Cake Pops, Chocolate Easter Suckers, Homemade Goodies Brenda Starcher – Hometown Roots John Coe – Bowls by John Louanne Minear – Lost Read More…
Calhoun County Commission to Hold Special Meeting on Thursday
The Calhoun County Commission had originally announced that the decision on the Wayne Underwood Field Conveyance could take place at their regularly scheduled meeting on April 19th, 2022. The date was changed when it was discovered that a large attendance is expected, and due to Circuit Court being in session on the 19th the larger Read More…
The 1982 Foundation Release Architectural Designs of the Calhoun Community Center
Because the images were uploaded as jpegs and not the original PDF designs, some blur occurred. Apologies from the Ridgeview News
Town Hall Meeting Well Attended and Well Received
Even with a postponement and another cold weather day, it didn’t deter the citizens of Calhoun County from supporting the Town Hall Meeting Hosted by The 1982 Foundation and Ridgeview News. Around 70 people were packed into the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department Meeting room to listen to what was spoken by guest speakers and two Read More…