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On Saturday September 2nd, The 1982 Foundation will entertain two meetings on the Wayne Underwood Field at 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Those helping with the Fall Festival on October 7th, 2023 will meet for planning at 10 a.m . The Bootstrap Meeting will be at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for all six teams. Read More…
Could you imagine street lamps at Christmas in our county seat for the parade and festivities? The 1982 Foundation will put up the first 10 if they can get other individuals, churches, and businesses to pledge the others. Each one is approximately $1000 and an estimate to do the bridge and town shows the need Read More…
According to the most recent update of Crystal Mersh, Foundation President, the project is progressing nicely and the pool is literally taking shape before their eyes. Ten members of the crew construction the pool worked from daylight to the end of the day laying blocks in very hot, humid weather on Saturday, August 4. Parkersburg Read More…
Photos by Photographer Roger Propst 1982 Foundation President Crystal Mersh has kept the ball rolling from the battle for the Wayne Underwood Field, Multiple shelters, Concert Stage, Recovery Center, Swimming Pool, and now the much beloved Grand ‘Ol Lady herself, Calhoun County High School. There was quite a delay after the initial demolition work and Read More…
Progress continues at the Calhoun County Community Center as the property takes shape with more concrete work on the pool and pool house. Crews across the Wayne Underwood Field have worked between showers and sunshine to keep the project rolling. A ten foot pad will soon be poured on the front side of the pool Read More…
The pool is taking shape, the sails on the Recovery Porch are ready for the wind to blow them into some new and exciting adventures and The 1982 Foundation property is turning into what many said wouldn’t happen, a busy community center with the potential to put Calhoun on the map as a great vacation Read More…
By Shari Johnson, Publisher It’s been no secret that Calhoun County has been a struggling community. From every avenue we’ve got issues. Economically depressed and oppressed, Health and wellness disparities, especially in relation to mental health and substance abuse, and overall a community trying its best to survive. But over the past few years we’ve Read More…
1982 Foundation President, Crystal Mersh has had several inquiries about when she will be opening a private school on the 1982 property. It’s not possible for this coming year but a limited opening in 24/5 school year is a possibility. The Foundation would begin the private school with middle school grades and work their way Read More…
The 1982 Foundation Pumpkin Patch was quickly in the ground as several volunteers spent a Thursday evening on Spring Run Road planting seeds. Clarence Butler had tilled the soil and had it well prepared for the planters and a newly constructed fence was placed around the field to keep the deer out. The 1982 Foundation Read More…
