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Perspective is everything. This picture represents one tenth of the total budget that will be invested in our community center. This should help us understand the magnitude of what we are embarking on in this region of WV. This is going to change the economic landscape of central WV. Calhoun is poised to benefit greatly Read More…
For our Hallmark Holiday party, The 1982 Foundation is looking for a real 20ft Christmas tree. If anyone has one that they would consider donating please contact Crystal Mersh. The tree will be positioned in front of the arched window at Calhoun Reality and will be the back drop for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Read More…
Weekly Update from Crystal Mersh, President, The 1982 Foundation: It has been a busy week for the project and for my real job as I call it. We have projects gearing up all over the world. It is good to see things coming back to normal and people traveling again. I got a personal tour Read More…
By Shari Johnson, Publisher There was plenty of speculation as to whether or not the Calhoun County Community Center pool would ever come to fruition. But from a drone photo taken by Dakota Laughlin, there it is in all it’s splendor, on the verge of making the children of Calhoun County very happy. In a Read More…
The annual Fall Fest of The 1982 Foundation did not disappoint, nor did the weather. Although temperatures at times got a little cool, the crowd bundled up and enjoyed the day mulling around the Wayne Underwood field to view crafts, food and informational vendors, antique cars and most importantly spent time catching up and connecting Read More…
The 1982 Foundation have spent weeks in preparation for the Fall Fest and today’s the day that the Community can join them on the 1982 Foundation property to witness not only the excitement of the accomplishments of summer but to celebrate the spirit of the community that has brought so many in Calhoun together. Fall Read More…
The paint continues to flow down Main Street in Grantsville with two more buildings getting a face lift that is dramatically changing not only the color palette but the community vibe. Mayor Robert Petrovsky said that they’d already decided to paint the City building prior to the “Paint the Town” event, but felt his purchase Read More…
When The 1982 Foundation sets its mind to do something, their level of commitment is always incomprehensible. I don’t know of a story in any other city where one organization has made such a positive effect on entire community. The transformation that has been ongoing at the former High School Property has now spilled over Read More…