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“It’s Getting Real” – 1982 Foundation Project Taking Shape

You can almost hear the children’s laughter coming from the Pool Site as the measuring stakes are being driven into the ground by 1982 Foundation’s Construction team. You can almost feel the strength from those that are recovering from addiction who will discover a program of support in the old bus garage. Future babies are Read More…

Community Events

A Taste of Paris on the Field of the Foundation

The 1982 Foundation Continues to have great success and flavor with their fancy foreign foods on the field of Underwood and the experience does not go unappreciated by the guests attending. The venue looked absolutely beautiful and the atmosphere was certainly conducive to a fun night of forty friends and family. While savoir-faire is not Read More…

Community Events News

An Exciting Day Ahead – Don’t Miss a Thing at the Fling!

The 1982 Foundation has a full day of fun, activities, vendors, special guests and special events at the Calhoun County Community Center for their annual Spring Fling Event. A Cajun Brunch will be available from 9 a.m. to noon with scrambled eggs, sausage, onions, peppers, cheese, with or without rams and butter swim biscuits and Read More…

Business News

West Virginia State Leaders Celebrate “Phoenix Rising” in One of State’s Distressed Counties

Groundbreaking for $8.4 million community center in Calhoun County that will provide Central West Virginia with vital services is “great news for the entire state”  GRANTSVILLE, W.Va., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In one of Central West Virginia’s economically distressed counties, a Phoenix is rising. On April 15, 2023, Calhoun County and The 1982 Foundation will celebrate the groundbreaking of an $8.4 million mixed-use community center and pool, which are expected to Read More…

Hunting/Fishing

Youth Turkey Hunters Need to Register Soon

The 2nd Annual Youth Turkey Hunt Contest will take place on Saturday, April 15th, as part of The 1982 Foundation Spring Fling, April 14th and 15th, participants need to register to participate. WV Hunting rules and regulations must be followed for the youth hunt. There will be prizes and giveaways to all and awards for Read More…

Community Events Hunting/Fishing

Times Running Out to Enter the Musky Tournament

2023 Musky Tournament and Youth Derby Saturday April 8th and Sunday April 9th ✴️BANQUET AND RAFFLE WILL TAKE PLACE APRIL 15th at the Spring Fling In Grantsville.  $40 entry Fee per Contestant $30 for Youth Ages 13-17 $5 for 12 and under $500 Cash Prize for 1st Place!! $10 Big Fish Side Pot! Paypal Registration Read More…

Farming/Agriculture News

Goat Coop Roster is Open to Interested People

The new Calhoun Goat Coop met on Saturday at the Community Center. The picture below of Carol Lynn Hoffman and Lily epitomizes the human/goat relationship. The Coop is currently researching the legislation with USDA and WV Dept of Agriculture to understand what is necessary to sell cheese and milk for human consumption at a farmer’s Read More…

News

Construction Swinging into High Gear on 1982 Foundation Grounds

Photos by Roger Propst, Photographer Two major projects under way on the Wayne Underwood Field are the reconstruction of the old bus garage and the new addition of the bath house being added to the concession stand area at the Wayne Underwood Field entrance. Crews are making quick work of the two buildings which also Read More…