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Uptown Moundsville Group Outlines Mission, Appeal

The mission statement of the Uptown Moundsville Activities Committee states in part, “That the UMAC welcomes indivduals to the Moundsville Historic Central Business, which is a distinct and extraordinary shopping experience where individuals can also relax with a casual walk down lively streets filled with music, and that these same people can have a seat on a bench and take in the incredible atmosphere or window shop at the many beautiful store fronts.”

It goes on to point out that the focus of the UMAC is to beautify and rejuvenate the historic central business district of Jefferson Avenue, and that culture events are planned throughout the year to encourage participation of Marshall county and surrounding areas, and that the goal is working together for the betterment of the community.

The mission statement adds that the business district offers gift and specialty shops you simply cannot find anywhere else, and that “friendly employees and business owners greet visitors with a simple and courteous service.”

These attractions were outlined by UMAC President Laura Francis, who was the recent speaker at a Moundsville Lions Club meeting.

She said the UMAC, whose membership is comprised of businesses not only along Jefferson Avenue but nearby streets, is working to attract shoppers with banners, murals, etc.

She said the present membership was formed some 10 years ago.

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The annual “Ladies Night,” sponsored by the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce, will take place from 5:30-8 p.m Thursday at the Training Center within the walls of the former West Virginia Penitentiary.

There will be a style show presented by Macy’s, door prizes, a craft market, and a meal catered by Alexander’s on 7th.

Tickets (pre-sold only) are available at the Chamber of Commerce.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ladies League of Marshall County.

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Earth Day is on the calendar for Monday, while Arbor Day will be celebrated on Friday.

Earth Day has reached into its current status as the largest secular observance in the world, celebrated by more than a billion people every year as a day of action changes human behavior and provokes policy changes.

Arbor Day is an annual observance that celebrates the role of trees in our lives and promotes tree planting and care. All 50 states, Puerto Rico and some United States territories have passed legislation adopting Arbor Day.

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Among birthday celebrations on Tuesday will be that of Glen Dale Mayor David Blazer, who turns 61.

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Craig White, general manager of Grand Vue Park, appeared before the county commissioners with updates and upcoming events scheduled for the park.

White stated he is working with Paul Hicks from the State Division of Highways, concerning the GVP road conditions.

White said that because of a slip on Grandview Road just east of Oak Avenue, motorists are not to use that roadway from Moundsville, and instead use U.S. 250 and make a turn onto Grandview Road some three miles from Moundsville.

White informed the commissioners that the zipline has been operating on Saturdays this month, and that the time period will be extended a date to be announced in May.

White also stated that the park has encountered problems caused by the emerald ash borer, (EAB) a beetle that has invaded the park.

Adult beetles are metallic green and about 1/2-inch long. They attack only ash trees. Adults leave a D-shaped exit hole in the bark when they emerge in spring after destroying the interior of the tree.

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Two letters were received by the Marshall County Commission on Tuesday, one from Office of Emergency Management Director Tom Hart and the other from officials of the Strand Theatre Preservation Society, both seeking monetary donations.

Hart requested a sponsorship/contribution for the Safety Fair and Touch a Truck event. This year’s event will be held May 25 in the student parking lot at John Marshall High School.

The commissioners approved a contribution of $2,000.

The request from the STPS, in the amount of $7,500, was for completing the green room renovations and creating new dressing rooms.

The latter request was also approved.

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The county commissioners also approved the tax levy order for fiscal 2019-2020, after having received approval from the State Auditor’s Office for the proposed budget.

The Class I levy is 10.59 cents per $100 valuation; Class II, 21.98 per $100; and Classes III and IV, 43.06 per $100.

It was noted by the commissioners that the levy figures are again the lowest in the state.

The commissioners are projecting that the levies, along with money from coal severance tax, will generate $27,253,665.

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Some upcoming events in Marshall County will be:

The annual Spring Used Book Sale at the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library, to be conducted by members of the Moundsville Woman’s Club, with proceeds going to the library.

The sale will be a four-day event, May 3-7.

The hours will be 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., on May 3; 10 a.m. until noon on May 4; 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on May 6; and 10 a.m. until noon on May 7.

For more information, call the library at 304-845-6911.

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The Discovery Table at the Grave Creek Mound for this month is folding colorful tissue paper to make a large, festive flower, while in May there will be the planting of sunflower seeds from the museum’s interpretive garden in cups to take home.

From noon until 4 p.m., on June 1, the public will be able to join staff and volunteers in planting the museum’s interpretive garden. Also that date, David Fuerst, archaeologist at the New River National River, will present a lecture on prehistoric corn in West Virginia.

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Anyone wishing to order a “Field of Flags” flag to be display in the city of Cameron from May 22-29, must do so by May 1.

This will be the third year to honor a veteran (past or present) on Memorial Day Weekend at Veterans Park.

The numbers have increased over the past two years, with a goal of 900 flags, which would be 300 more than last year.

Cameron American Legion Post No. 18 is sponsoring the event.

Those wishing to take part in this tribute can pay at the American Legion or send payment to Cameron American League Post No. 18, P.O. Box No. 235, Cameron 26033. Signups can also be accepted at several Cameron businesses.

The cost for the flag remains at $5.

If a person participated last year and did not pick up a name plate, the Legion likely has the person’s name plate. All proceeds go for park improvements and maintenance.

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A presentation titled, “Archiving Marshall County: A history Sampler” will be take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library. Gary Rider will speak of historical tidbits dealing with archival collections the library is establishing.

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