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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…
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…
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…
Photos were taken by Ridgeview News and Clear Blue Skys Studio (marked) The great joy at the 1982 Foundation’s Spring Fling had to be experienced to get a full understanding of what success looks like in a Community such as Calhoun County. The year 2021 was a breakthrough year for the citizens who came to Read More…
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…
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…
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…