Tag: The 1982 Foundation
At What Point has a Politician Crossed the Line?
During the 1960s and 1970s, Walter Cronkite was often cited as “the most trusted man in America” after being so named in an opinion poll. He closed the nightly news with “And that’s the way it is,” believing to the best of his knowledge he had reported the truth as it was. I’m not aspiring Read More…
Homesteading Event: Instructors Needed
Want to help keep the heritages of the past alive? This Years 1982 Foundation Fall Festival on the Avalon is an opportunity for local and regional experienced homesteaders to share their wisdom with the current and upcoming generations! Opportunities for those interested in how to save money, learn how to utilize your resources and those Read More…
A glowing good time! Don’t Miss the First Pool “Event”
One of the goals this summer is to have events at the pool that creates fun opportunities for everyone to look forward to. The first event is a glow in the dark party with glow sticks, light up balloons and balls, glow in the dark tattoos and more! This will also be taking place during Read More…
The Great West Virginia Hotdog Sauce Cookoff
First Lady Cathy Justice is excited to announce The Great West Virginia Hot Dog Sauce Cook-Off in honor of WV’s 161st birthday! Send your recipe in today! Best of luck to everyone and may the best doggone chili sauce win! Submit your recipe here: https://bit.ly/44SSTPY
You Can Believe it!
If seeing is believing the Saundra Johnson Aquatic Center had about 100 serious believers on Sunday, May 19th, 2024 as the youth who supported The 1982 Foundation’s efforts to open the facility jumped in feet and head first! The youth and family supporters were treated to tacos at the Tiki Taco Hut and an afternoon Read More…
1982 Foundation Awarded $250,000 for School Window Replacement
The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia is proud to introduce the first four recipients of the newly established Fund for Historic Schools Grant, as well as four recipients of Saving Historic Places Grants. Recipients of The Fund for Historic Schools Grants include: Round two Saving Historic Places Grant recipients include: “The goal of both the Fund for Historic Schools and Saving Read More…
One Step Closer to Opening Day with a Little Help from Local Divers
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…
1982 Foundation Clean Up and Construction Continue
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…
1982 Foundation Among the Water Development Authority’s 38 Million for Economic Enhancement
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…