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Large Schedule of Events Is Readied for Grand Vue Park

During the next several weekends there will be a variety of events taking place at Grand Vue Park. These will include a musical instrument swap, musical performances, a disc golf tournament, hiking, a 5K Run/Walk, a yoga session, a fall festival, a cross-country event, and the opening of the West Virginia Disc Golf Hall of Fame.

The first of these attractions will take place next Sunday as the park holds its first ever  music instrument swap. The official title for the event is “Guitar Pedal and Instrumental Swap” and it will take place from noon until 6 p.m. at the Banquet Hall.

Musicians can bring their unwanted gear, guitar effects, or instruments they would like to trade or sell. While vendors can call 304-845-9810, extension 403, to reserve a table, those bringing just a few guitar pedals or a guitar to the sale can use a community table. For those wanting to try equipment out before purchasing, there will be a designated room isolated from the main Banquet Hall.

The event will also include  50/50 drawing, giveaways and a concession stand. Food will be available from the Mason-Dixon BBQ Co.

There will be a general admission fee of $3 per person.

On Sept. 10 there will be two attractions at GVP. They are:

Faith in Action will sponsor the “A Day in the Park” Disc Golf Tournament. Reservations can be made by calling through Faith in Action at 304-243-5420.

That same day, Chevron Energy will sponsor Donna Ulisse & The Poor Mountain Boys from Nashville, Tenn. The performance will be held beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the park’s Event Center. Ulisse, a four-time IBMA Songwriter of the Year nominee, will perform songs from her current release, “Hard Cry Moon,” and  her No. 1 Bluegrass hit, “It Could Have Been the Mandolin.”

For tickets, call 304-281-5776.

Supporting sponsors for the event are Main Street Bank, Sleep Inn and Axiall.

Sept. 17 will be “Pawpawpalooza Day” which will include a 5K pawpaw hike, a yoga session and music along with a “Rise and Shine 5K Run/Walk” to benefit the Marshall County Relay for Life.  The run/walk will be at 9 a.m., and there will be refreshments, door prizes and a Chinese Raffle. Prizes will go to the top three overall males and females in each race and age group.

The pawpaw hike will be at noon and will be a 2.3-mile event through the park trails. Participants will collect pawpaws which will be donated to Brew Keepers in Wheeling for a special pawpaw beer.

The yoga session will take place at 2 p.m.

Music provided by Shannon Canterbury will take place at the Amphitheater. Those attending are to bring lawn chairs or blankets.

The John Marshall High School Cross-Country team will be sponsoring an invitation event on Sept. 24, bringing participants from a number of schools throughout West Virginia and neighboring states.

On Oct. 1 the major attraction will be the park’s annual Fall Festival, which will feature crafters, music, food, kite demonstrations, etc.

Another fall event which be taking place at GVP will be opening of the West Virginia Disc Golf Hall of Fame, which will be located in the park’s “Barn.”

Speaking of the “Barn,” it is now home to an ice cream parlor, the ribbon cutting having taken place on Saturday. It features 32 kinds of ice cream.

The hours are 4-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon until 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

The name of the ice cream establishment is “Flurry’s Ice Cream & Sweets.” Flurry is the name that Grand Vue staffers gave to an albino deer which makes its home in the woods near the “Barn.”

Also, located in the “Barn” is a gift shop, and signups for the park’s  par-3 golf course.

In a  report to the Marshall County Commission on Tuesday, GVP Manager Craig White said the newest attraction, the Aerial Adventure Park, was very busy despite poor weather conditions during part of the summer.

He also stated that the tent camping area was very busy, with a number of scout troops from throughout the Ohio Valley utilizing this area. Also, that the trail system was  enlarged, and now consists of 21 miles, including 15 miles of single track mountain bike trails and six miles of walking trails.

White said beginning this week, the hours of some of the attractions have changed. The miniature golf course hours will be 4-8 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon until 8 p.m. on weekends, while the swimming pool is now open 4-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on weekends.

Letters were recently sent to members of the Fostoria Glass Society of America Inc., by President Jim Davis, providing an update on recent projects and the purchase of 500  cast iron moulds.

Davis’ letter in part states, “For the past 25 years or more it has been a passion of mine to help build our Fostoria Museum into the best it can be. Over the years there have been so many projects that have brought our museum to the finest quality of glass showcase it is today. Our Board of Directors has always been progressive in making improvements to our museum, and preservation decisions towards the history of the Fostoria Glass that we all love.

“There have been two neighboring properties bought with the houses demolished for parking space, the purchase of sufficient display cabinets, a new roof,  a chair lift for access to the second floor and and purchasing 8-10 moulds that became available 8-10 years ago. With the help of a generous benefactor both the museum kitchen and bathroom were remodeled, the exterior painted along  with new carpeting.

“We could in no way have done all of the above without the support and help from the membership.With each and every project that we’ve had over the years our membership has always helped out financially.

“One of our main fund raisers over the history of FGSA has been our Pelican. The Fostoria Glass Co., gave us the mould at the beginning of our Society for that reason. We have been, for some time, looking for a replacement because we have run out of colors, and now are at a point of repeating colors after next year.

“Shortly after our convention in June, one of our Board members visited the Fenton Art Glass Shop, and was told there were moulds for sale. I called Mr.  (George) Fenton on June 27 and inquired if they had any Fostoria moulds for sale and he said they did, in fact they had a total of 972 Fostoria moulds. The following Thursday, I along with board members Gary Roy, Robert Sperow and Michele Suggs went to meet with Mr. Fenton and toured their facility looking at the moulds. These moulds included many of the Animals figurines and American patterns.

“We had several meetings discussing this purchase, and the Board decided to approved taking out a loan of $40,000 from our bank and purchase what we could. Because of limited storage space and since some moulds were incomplete we came to an agreement with Mr. Fenton to purchase 50 moulds.

“The $40,000 covered the cost of the moulds, materials for shelving, paying individuals for gathering up the moulds and preparing them for shipping, and transportation to Moundsville, labor and equipment for unloading and moving them into storage.

“Through the efforts of Cassie Clark and Carol Wood going before the Marshall County Commission with the details of this project, we have received a grant of  $10,000. Also the Moundsville Economic Development Council (MEDC) gave us $3,000, while two Board members and one past Board member gave us a total of $4,000

“Now I’m turning to you by asking for your support. Attached to the letter is a form if you care to make a donation in support of this, once in a lifetime opportunity, to preserve the legacy of the Fostoria Glass Company’s productions.”

Attended the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Hall of Fame at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling where a number of former Ohio Valley athletes and coaches were inducted, including three from Marshall County. Those honored were Bob Koch, Stan Blankenship and Zach Amedro.

In reviewing the booklet of the past 12 inductions, these three individuals brings to 14 the total with connections to Marshall County.

They include: Amy Gamble, Bob Hummel, Bill Hinegardner, Dick Thurnes, Harry “Moo” Moore, Jim Potts, Jack Prettyman, Gordon C. Gorden, Ed Pastilong, Kelly Swierkos,

Also, a part of the HOF are individuals who are listed as Legends of OVAC Schools, these being individuals who played or coached in the Ohio Valley prior to the formation of the conference in 1943. They include: V. Everett Brinkman, coach at Union High for man years; Rudy Baric, Charles “Doc” Hartwig, Charley Seabright and Andy Tonkovich.

The latest news of the new press box for Cameron Stadium is that it should arrive on Tuesday.

The Dragons will be playing their first home football game on Sept. 9 against Valley.

Reserved seats for John Marshall High School’s five home football games can be purchased by phoning 304-845-0078.

The JMHS Boosters Club is selling also Memorial Wall tiles which can be purchased by call 304-845-0078. As an incentive, those purchasing an 8-inch by 8-inch engraved tile can receive the second one at half price. By purchasing two tiles the purchaser will receive two reserved seats free. The sale ends on Aug. 31.

The John Marshall High School Class of 1971 will hold its 45th reunion on Sept. 17 at Riverview Park in McMechen. Class members and their guests may arrive anytime between 2-10 p.m. Dinner will be catered at 6 p.m. by Undo’s.

Dinner reservations can be made by texting the following numbers: Those with last names starting with A through M are to text 304-312-2470, while those whose last names start with N through Z are to text 304-639-1956.

Class members are asked to bring trivia questions on 3 by 5 index cards, along with lawn games and photographs.

Anyone wishing to be on the ballot for Moundsville City Council must return his or her form by the close of the day on Tuesday to the city clerk’s office.

The city election is being held in conjunction with the General Election, which is Nov. 8.

Moundsville voters will elect four persons to council, one from the First Ward, one from the Third Ward, and two At-Large.

As of Friday morning three individuals who obtained forms have yet to return them. Those being Della Deskins, Jesse Johnson and Mark Simms.

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