Although the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner is eight weeks away, a portion of the planning is already complete. There are two changes at the dinner, each related to awards.

In past meetings, those receiving honors have been announced at the meeting. However, current President Zack Blair has decided to change the format and the recipients have already been announced.

The chamber will recognize Bernie Twigg as this year’s Dr. David Ealy Community Service Award winner. Twigg has been a long-time chamber member, including serving as president, but has never been honored with the top award.

The chamber will also grant the Lifetime Achievement Award to the Moundsville Economic Development Council for its impact in the community. The MEDC seeks out and develops means to revitalize the business atmosphere of Moundsville. The purpose is bringing social, cultural, and economic growth to the community.

For those who aren’t aware, the chamber was organized to promote and advance the welfare of the county and surrounding areas. The chamber is committed to helping educate, market, and provide networking opportunities for its members.

There will also be a presentation by West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee during the Chamber meeting. Gee has been a leader in higher education for more than four decades.

He will be introduced by master of ceremonies Karin Janiszewski, a chamber board of director member and regional director of WVU-Medicine.

The dinner will be held at the Moundsville Center (the former West Virginia Penitentiary) on Oct. 12. Doors will open at 5 p.m., followed by the dinner. Tickets will be available beginning on Sept. 1 at the chamber office.

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The Marshall County Historical Society will host a membership meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at its History Museum on the corner of 13th Street and Lockwood Avenue in Moundsville.

Dave Schoenian, spokesman for the Marshall County Honor Guard and Adjutant for the local Military Order of the Purple Heart, will speak. His presentation, ”The Uniform Never Came Off” will share his experiences serving in Vietnam and how those experiences resulted in his lifelong commitment to veterans. There will be a membership meeting following the speaker. The public is invited to attend.

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The Marshall County Board of Education hired six teachers and one instructor at its meeting on Tuesday. The teachers are Cameron J. Gray (Teacher of Multi-Cat w/Autism at Central Elementary), Rebekah L. Fox (Teacher of English at Sherrard Middle School), Linzy A. Campeti (Teacher of Grade Two at Cameron Elementary), Amanda J. McGraw (Teacher of Grade One at Hilltop Elementary), Jessica L. Bruce, (Teacher of Multi-Cat w/Autism at John Marshall High), and Megan J. Miller (Teacher of Grade Five, long-term temp, at Cameron Elementary). Cole E. Simms was hired as Project Lead the Way Instructor at John Marshall High.

Other personnel hired at the Board of Education meeting were Alisha J. Fahnestock (Special Education Aide/Autism Mentor, long-term temp at McNinch Elementary), David B. Coffield (Bus Operator, Route 77-22, Stone Church/Sandhill), Jennifer A. Crow (School Nurse, Sandhill/Gateway Achievement Center/County/Itinerant), Tamera M. Smith (Executive Secretary/Account, Board of Education), Rachel L. Littleton (from Bus Operator 23-19 Fish Creek to Bus Operator, Route 12-19), and James D. Higginson (from Bus Operator Route 50 Dry Ridge/891/250 to Route 30-12, Special Needs (halftime-AM)).

Resignations were received from the following:

Lisa Leichliter as teacher of 7th Grade English and varsity assistant volleyball coach, both at Cameron High Middle School; Kathy L. Knight as Teacher of English at Moundsville Middle School; Laura L. Smith, Special Education Aide/Autism Mentor at Central Elementary; and Dorothy Price, FCCLA Advisor at Cameron High.

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Marshall County Schools transportation route information for the 2022-23 academic year is now available. The list can be found on the county’s website (boe.mars.kl2.wv.us) under the links tab at the top of the page. Click on Transportation and then Bus Routes. Choose a bus number to download a schedule. If a person is not sure what bus their child should ride, they should contact the Transportation Department at 304-843-4422.

The transportation department reminds parents their child must be at the bus stop a minimum of five minutes prior to the time listed. Students are not permitted to ride a bus other than the one assigned to their home address without the prior consent of the bus garage.

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Little Prince Lodge No. 79, Knights of Pythias, Moundsville, will sponsor a Golf Scramble at the Moundsville Country Club on Sept. 3. There will be a shotgun start at 9 a.m. with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. There will food following the match provided by Outback Steakhouse.

To register a four-person team or a hole sponsor call 304-639-6624 or email eeshawjr@comcast.net.

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The Monarch Stadium Community Night has moved to Sunday only, and will remain there through the remainder of August, along with September and October. The public is invited to use the track and field from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. every Sunday. No pets are permitted.