U.S. Marine Corps Major Dan Ealy will be the speaker at 11 a.m. today on the Veterans Plaza of the Marshall County Courthouse. Ealy, a Moundsville native currently stationed in Virginia, is married to Natalie Price Ealy and they have two children. His wife, although not a member of the military, has worked with military spouses throughout the years.

Ealy started his military career as an MP. The Ealy family has a history of military service as his father served in Vietnam and his grandfather served in WWII.

Also participating in Saturday’s program are Ret. MSgt Danielle Harmon, Rev. C.J. Plogger, Jim Robinson, a former POW, the Moundsville Veterans Honor Guard, and Gold Star Families. The emcee will be veteran Zachary Allman.

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Marshall County Schools Superintendent Shelby Haines this past week was joined by representatives from the school district, the Board of Education, a teachers’ union, The Marshall County Chamber of Commerce and the Marshall County Commissioners to sign a proclamation declaring Nov. 13-17 as American Education Week. This year’s theme is “Together for Safety and Equitable School.”

American Education Week spotlights the importance of providing every child in America with a quality public education from Pre-K through college, and the need for everyone to do his or her part in making public schools great.

Each day of the week has its own theme during which faculty, staff and students will celebrate the Marshall County Schools Community.

Festivities honor the team of people who work in the public schools including bus drivers, classroom teachers, administrative staff, cafeteria workers and others.

The first American Education Week was observed in 1921, now it is recognized annually the week prior to the week of Thanksgiving.

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The Marshall County Family Resource Network is working to fill gift bags for its annual Christmas Gift Project. Donations of adult toothpaste, deodorant, Pantene, Garnier or Herbal Essence boxed shampoo and conditioner set and Bath and Body Works women’s shower gel and lotion sets or monetary donation will be accepted until Nov. 17.

FRN is located at 1501 Second Street in Moundsville.

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Moundsville City Manager Rick Healy reported on several matters at a recent City Council meeting. The first five applications for the Jefferson Avenue Grant have been forwarded to the Historic Landmarks Commission for comment. Overall, 11 business have pick up application thus far.

Work on both Clinton Avenue and Lockwood Avenue is ongoing by the Stormwater Department.

This is funded with ARPA funds.

Finance Director Ankrom has been working on a change to the monthly financial statements. The difference will begin next week and will make the information easier to read and follow and will also have more room for comments which should be helpful to Council.

Three individuals passed the most recent police testing. One person has been hired and started and another is in the process.

There are openings on the Building Commission and Historic Landmarks, contact Healy for more information.

Upcoming events in Moundsville are the Christmas Parade on Nov. 18, Small Business Saturday and Scavenger Hunt on Nov. 25 and Holiday Decorating Contest on Dec. 7.

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The City of Moundville is receiving sealed bids for demotion of a structure at 401 Clinton Ave. The deadline is 11 a.m. on Nov 16 at which time the bids will be open and read publically.

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Thanks to those that called and sent cards for my 89th birthday last week. Special thanks to Gene Lough for his hospitality during my quick trip to Moundsville last week. I will be back in town in a few week and hope to catch up with more people at that time.