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Bernie Twigg Honored; Campfire Stories; and Local Bands

Retired banking executive Bernie Twigg received the Dr. David Ealy Community Service Achievement Award at the annual dinner of the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, while the Lifetime Achievement Award went to the Moundsville Economic Development Council.

The event started with guest speaker, West Virginia President E. Gordon Gee, talking about WVU and Reynolds Memorial Hospital, which will undergo major improvements.

As to the Dr. Ealy Award, it is presented to an individualwho, over an extended of time, has made notable contributions towards positive growth in the county.

According to Chamber president Zach Blair, Twigg’s longtime contributions have not only made a significant economic and social impact on Marshall County, but the entire state as he currently serves as a board member of West Virginia University Health Systems.

Twigg, a native of McMechen who has been a long-time resident of Glen Dale, is chairman of the board of WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital. He is also chairman at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital.

He is also a board member of the Catholic Charities of West Virginia, with some of his past accomplishments being: chairman of the Board of the Regional Economic Development Partnership; chairman of the board of Bel-O-Mar; chairman of the Board of West Liberty University; board member of the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce and the Wheeling Chamber of Commerce.

He was named a Distinguished West Virginian by former Gov. Bob Wise.

As to the Lifetime Achievement Award, chamber Executive Director Scott Reager noted that it is a one-time business/organizational recognition award for contribution towards positive community growth over a minimum of 10 years from a civic, industrial, and commercial standpoint.

Moundsville Economic Development Council’s executive director Tom Stiles followed by stating that the MEDC brings to Moundsville an average of 30,000 visitors annually through historical tours which are available eight months a year, along with night-time investigating, and the Dungeon of Horrors on weekends in September and October.

With funds from these endeavors MEDC has been able to make repairs and improvements to the 156-year-old former West Virginia Penitentiary.

Stiles stated that over the years, many MEDC board members have either been recipients of the Dr. Ealy Award or their business has received the Chambers’ Lifetime award.

Actually there were two other presentations made at the meeting, both being to Marshall County School personnel. Jeff Coleman was named Service Personnel of the Year, and Gavin Hartle, Teacher of the Year.

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While on the subject of schools, two Marshall County High School Band directors and four Cameron High Band members were honored Tuesday with certificates of recognition from Gov. Jim Justice.

Randall Reid-Smith, curator of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History, made the presentation on behalf of the governor.

The honorees were:

John Marshall High School Band Director Tracey Filben and the Marching Monarchs for the success of the first-ever JMHS Marching Band Showcase held on the previous Saturday at Monarch Stadium.

Cameron High School Band Director Christian Oliver for earning the Best Band award at the Shadyside High School “Rock on the River” Marching Band Showcase at Fleming Field on Oct. 1.

The Dragon Band competed against high schools from Bellaire, Bridgeport, and Shadyside.

Cameron High School band students who represented the school band were Jacob Meneely, Joshua Meneely, Angel Rodriquez, and Dakota Suarez.

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There will be Campfire Storytelling at Grand Vue Park on Oct. 20 and 27.

Both events will take place at Shelter 1 (the Zipline Base Camps) beside the Aerial Adventure Park.

The featured storyteller will be popular local performer Rich Knoblich, well known for humorous, Appalachian-styled and traditional folktales.

Knoblich is being sponsored by the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library.

All the material will be family-friendly, so everyone is welcome to share in the tall tales and spooky legends told beside a crackling fire in Shelter’s hearth.

Anyone planning to attend is welcome to bring snacks and beverages. Picnic tables are available but lawn chairs and blankets can also be brought if they are preferred.

Grand Vue Park and the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library are partnering to make possible Campfire Storytelling events, which are free and open to the public.

For additional information call Grand Vue Park at 304-845-9810 or the Moundsville Library at 304-845-6911.

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The annual Dungeon of Horrors Kids Night will take place from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Moundsville Center within the walls of the former West Virginia Penitentiary. Entrance to the Center is through the Eighth Street gate.

There will be no fee for children ages 12 and under.

Those 13 years of age and older will be charged $5 to attend with the money going to a local charity.

Any organization interested in being a part of the event should call the Moundsville Economic Development Council.

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Marshall County Fall Dumpsters will be located at Cameron Elementary School and the Roberts Ridge VFD Headquarter on Oct. 22.

The hours at both locations are 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., with county residents welcome to use either site.

The Fall Dumpster Clean-Up will conclude on Oct. 29, at Hilltop Elementary and at Limestone VFD Headquarters.

A reminder being that there will be no provisions at any of the four locations to accept tires, white goods, scrap metal, car parts, fuels, hazardous chemicals/materials or household trash.

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David Javersak, retired professor of History from West Liberty University, will be guest speaker at the Marshall County Historical Society meeting to be held at 7 p.m., on Oct. 17.

The presentation will be held at the Society’s History Museum, corner of 13th Street and Lockwood Avenue.

Javersak will discuss early river transportation on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers from 1790 to 1840.

The society will hold a meeting following the presentation.

Refreshments will also be served. The public is invited to attend.

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