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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…
The 3rd ANNUAL Fred Church Jr. Youth Turkey Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 13th, as part of The 1982 Foundation’s Spring FLING. Participants need to register to participate. WV hunting rules and regulations must be followed during the youth hunt. There will be prizes and giveaways to all and awards for those who bag Read More…
By Crystal Mersh In a year from now we will be enjoying the amenities of our new community center. Let me be the first to welcome you to Avalon! Yes, we are branding the campus as Avalon which literally means “isle of apples” and in the tale of King Arthur and the knights of the Read More…
Crystal Mersh, Foundation President, posted her project update to Social Media this week. As 2024 draws nigh, the construction projects around the Calhoun County Community Center will ramp up to a new level of excitement and some old and new players on the field. “I just finished the detailed review of the construction schedule for Read More…
The final result for WV Living Magazine’s Best of WV are in and in the words of The 1982 Foundation President, Crystal Mersh, “It just goes to show you what a small team of highly committed people can do….they can change the world and they are in fact the only ones crazy enough to attempt.” Read More…
The prototype of the solar lamppost that Grantsville has received 60 donations for has been installed on Main Street in Grantsville in front of the 1982 Foundation office on the corner of Main and Court Streets. One can imagine the added beauty to the streets as these line the sidewalks in town. If you have Read More…
Stop by the Cordellia’s Sweet Shoppe on the Corner of Court and Main Streets during your travels with *”Journey To Bethlehem” this Saturday evening, December 9th, 2024. The candy store will be open from 4-7pm with homemade candies and treats! Stop by and share in not only the flavors but the experience of days gone Read More…
1982 Foundation President, Crystal Mersh, wrote a Facebook editorial about the “Big Picture” in Calhoun County. For clarity, the big picture is “what is going to be the long term effects of what’s happening in Calhoun today.” Crystal’s no nonsense, honest reflection is a good word for the citizens of Calhoun County because it comes Read More…
