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A year ago Cameron American Legion Post No. 18 decided to "Honor a Veteran" (past or present) on Memorial Day Weekend by displaying small American flags and name plates in the Veterans Plaza, which is located adjacent to the old freight station.
Family members and friends of veterans were asked to purchase the flags/name plates at a cost $5, with 366 persons responding to this request.
The flags represent veterans who were in all the wars and conflicts dating back to the Revolutionary War, in addition to those who are currently serving in the military.
As of this past week at least 460 flags will be in Veterans Plaza from May 26-28.
Legion member Jim Rogers, who heads up the "Honor a Veteran" effort, is hoping that the figure grows to at least 500, as for the next few days he will be contacting some of the persons who purchased flags last year but who have not yet done so this year. Although the deadline for ordering flags was originally May 1, Rogers has extended the deadline in hopes of reaching the 500 mark.
Anyone who would like to purchase a flag can do so at the American Legion Post Home, or by sending a $5 payment to Cameron American Legion P.O. Box 235, Cameron, WV 26033, stating the name of the person to be honored and their branch of service. Also, state whether it is a new order or repeating a former order and if so, was last year's flag left with the American Legion last year.
The person ordering a flag is to list his or her name, address and phone number.
Families may pick up the flags following the service on May 28 or leave them with the Legion for future use.
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In the past two weeks, the Moundsville Historic Landmarks Commission and the Marshall County Historical Society Marshall County have sent letters to Gov. Jim Justice, with copies to Randall Reid-Smith, commissioner of the West Virginia of Cultural and History. The main reason for the letters is an attempt to keep two buildings on the south side of the Grave Creek Mound property from being removed. One of these buildings was a museum in the past.
The MHLC letter reads in part:
"We would like to appeal to your sense of preserving the history of our great State. We ask that you intercede the decision to demolish the 'Old Grave Creek Mound Museum,' located at the base of the Mound. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
"From the 1930s until its closure in 1978, students, scholars and visitors traveled to the 'Old Museum,' which was constructed under the direction of the West Virginia Archaeological Society's founding father, Delf Norona. The structure serves as a reminder of how delicate and fleeting that all proof of history can be.
"Those entering the facility located at the base of the mound facing 10th Street felt as through they were going back into the inside of Mound -- what a great experience. Featured inside were relics, exhibits and a gift shop containing leather items which were hand crafted by the inmates of the West Virginia Penitentiary -- so many historic memories from one place!
"We must continue to ensure that all have the right to learn from our historic past. With our purpose as the Landmarks Commission, we need to strive to protect and preserve relevant structures, their craftsmanship, and their stories--however, this can only be done with your guidance and expertise.
"We humbly request that you join us by encouraging Mr. Randall Reid-Smith's decision to reverse the call for demolition, to one of preservation -- and put repair out for bids locally."
The MHLC letter also touched on the former West Virginia Penitentiary, which the letter states, "also suffers from serious neglect." It noted that over the past 22 years, there have been nearly one million visitors to the facility, many of whom also toured the Grave Creek Mound Complex.
The letter states, "We want to ensure a safe, preserved, historical setting for many more to enjoy for years. to come."
The letter concludes that members of the Landmarks Commission would be willing to meet with the governor and accompany him on a tour of both National Register locations.
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For the past several months, the Moundsville Historic Landmarks Commission has been discussing the painting of parking meters in the city, and hopefully this project will become a reality latter this month, as Joy VanScyoc, art teacher at Moundsville Middle School, was in attendance at the MHLC's meeting about the possibly of some of her art students working on the initiative.
The commission members stated that they would welcome this opportunity by the eighth graders.
VanScyoc said she would be contacting Donnie Gilbert Jr., advisor of the school's LEO Club, about that organization assisting in the undertaking.
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Representatives from the firm which will install the turf at the "new" Monarch Football Stadium will be in the area this week to further review the work to be done now that the demolition of the seats on both sides of the stadium has been completed, along with the light standards on the west side of the field.
Excavation work of the field is the next step in the undertaking.
The board of education has been assured that the project is on schedule.
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The 13th annual Marshall County Job Fair will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday at the Training Center at the former West Virginia Penitentiary (Eighth Street entrance).
The event is being sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Health, the Marshall County Commission and the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce.
Those attending are reminded to bring a resume, and to dress appropriately.
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Cameron American Legion Post No. 3 will host an All Sports Dinner, at 2 p.m. on May 13 at the C. William Harris Community Annex Center.
Cameron High School sports performers will be recognized for their outstanding success during the past athletic season.
Also, recognized will be the coaches and mentors of the sports programs.
Parents of sports performers are invited to attend.
The invocation will be given by Pastor Steve Jumper, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Closing remarks will be given by CHS Principal Jack Cain.
A spaghetti buffet will conclude the occasion.
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The Marshall County Clean Up will continue this Saturday at both the Dallas Volunteer Fire Department and the St. Joseph VFD. The hours are 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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For those wishing to get rid of electronics, white goods and tires, the place to dispose of them will be the north parking lot at John Marshall High School from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. this coming Saturday.
As to tires, only those from state residents will be accepted, and those dropping of tires are to have a West Virginia identification card when signing in. Also, there will be a 10-tire limit per person.
For additional information pertaining the e-recycle/white goods and tires, contact Howard Coffield at HowardCof@comcast.net or to his office phone at 304-780-9866 or by fax at 304-843-1074.
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Nominations for the 2018 John Marshall High School Wall of Fame are being accepted by the WOF committee.
Nomination forms are available at the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library, the main office at John Marshall High School, and on the school's web page (jmhs.mars.k12.us) under tab 11Information. "Wall of Fame Nomination Information."
A time period of five years must have been achieved for graduates and three years for county school employees.
The nominees are eligible for consideration for three years after their nomination is received.
Nominations must be received by July 1.
For more information call 304-845-3403.
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The John Marshall High School Baccalaureate will be taking place next Sunday at 6 p.m. at Simpson United Methodist Church in Moundsville.
The JMHS Awards Day will take place at 1:30 p.m. on May 14 in the school's Center for Performing Arts.
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The Marshall County Derby "Night at the Races," hosted by the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce, will be held Saturday at St. Jude Hall, Glen Dale.
The event is open to the public with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Food to be catered by Bob's Lunch will be served at 6 p.m., with racing to follow.
Tickets and race forms are available at the Chamber office, 609 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville.
The event is a fundraiser for high school scholarship and small business Saturday. For additional information call the Chamber at 304-845-2773.
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The book reviews and signing with authors Gary Rider and Karen Grubber of Historic Postcards of Marshall County will take place from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. next Saturday at the former West Virginia Penitentiary, and from 4-6 p.m. next Monday at the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library. Rider will present some tidbits of history uncovered while working on the book, and Grubber will discuss her father's antique postcard collection that made possible this pictorial journey through Marshall County's past.
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Cornerstone Entertainment will present Rock Nite, featuring the Sarah Hays Band, Movie Screen Karaoke with Lucky Star Entertainment and the feature film, "10 Things I Hate About You" on May 12 at the historic Strand Theatre in Moundsville.
Also, the concession stand will be open along with a wine bar.
Doors will open at 9 p.m.
Donations will be accepted at the door, with proceeds to benefit the Wheeling YWCA.
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The annual Opus Music Club's Spring Concert will be held at 2 p.m. today at the First Christian Church, Moundsville.
There will be a variety of music styles and selections with one of the featured solos to be performed by Bob Wheat, who will sing, "I Can Only Imagine." The group will also perform a "Wizard of Oz" medley. The Gentleman Singers will perform "Sweet Caroline," with the ladies performing "Johnny Angel."
There will be no admission charge, but a free will offering will be taken at the end of the program to help the club achieve its goal of providing scholarships for deserving music students of Marshall County to further their studies in the field of music education.
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The Marshall County Commission this past week voted to seek from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers permits necessary for stream bank restoration for some 600 feet of Little Grave Creek in the Sun Valley/St. Jude Park area.
The design work on this project has already been done.
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In addition, the MCC signed a proclamation designating May 1 though June as "Paint the Town Purple Days" throughout the county. These days call attention to Relay For Life events and the calling on citizens to hang purple banners, flags, ribbons, wreaths and using purple bulbs in porch lights.
The proclamation notes that approximately 208 new cases of cancer are estimated to occur in Marshall County in 2018.
It also states that the American Cancer Society is the nation's largest and most respected voluntary health organization since 1913 and has funded research which has contributed to every known method for detecting cancer and techniques for treating cancer; thereby increasing the cancer survival rates from 10 percent to over 65 percent. Relay for Life financially benefits the American Cancer Society's research and patient support programs, and educationally benefits local citizens, and that the color purple is the signature color of the American Cancer's Society's Relay for Life events.
This year's main fundraiser, the Relay for Life event, will take place on June 8 in the north parking lot of John Marshall High School.
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As of Thursday, 854 persons had cast early votes in Marshall County.
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The ribbon cutting for the new restaurant at Grand Vue Park took place this past Friday.
Jason Miller and Becky Schmidt, owners of River City Ale Works in Wheeling, are partners of "Vue Bar and Grill." Marshall County Clerk Jan Pest had the honor of cutting the ribbon.