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This past week I came across a letter written 10 years ago from the Marshall County Tourism Committee to the Marshall County Commission dealing with its mission.
The letter made mention of attractions such as Grand Vue Park, the Fostoria Glass Museum, Marshall County Historic Society, Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex, Cockayne Farmstead, Strand Theatre, Palace of Gold and the former WV Penitentiary, along with four restaurants that visitors might want to visit.
Well, to start with there is no longer a tourism committee. Ten years later, instead of a tourism committee, there is a Greater Moundsville Convention and Visitors Bureau.
To fund the GMCVB, hotels and motels in Marshall County are to obtain an additional 6% per bill. Of that, 3% goes to Marshall County and 3% to the GMCVB.
GMCVB utilizes the money to attract visitors to the county.
Craig White, the executive director of the GMCVB, stated that the number of additional visitors coming to Marshall County has doubled in the past 10 years.
The GMCVB, which has one full-time employees, Olivia Archey, is headquartered at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex where two other Marshall County history attractions -- Fostoria Glass and Marx Toy -- have displays.
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Work began this past week on a water line extension on Green Valley Road in Cameron. The $850,000 undertaking will enable the city of Cameron to provide water for one business, R&R Auto, and 16 residents.
The city received money for the project from West Virginia Infrastructure Jobs Development Council.
The contractor has 45 days to complete the project.
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While on the subject of Cameron, some of the activities at the Blue & Gold Christian Center will soon pause for a summer break as school comes to an end.
"Children in Action" will end May 15. Teen Night will end May 16, and Acteens and Challengers will end for the season on May 17.
Latte Moon Coffee Shop will close on May 23.
"Kidz Kamp" will end the last day of school which is May 24.
Serving Seniors will serve meals until May 26.
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Cameron High School's Baccalaureate Service will be held at 6 p.m. on May 16 at the Presbyterian Church and the CHS Graduation will be at 7 p.m. on May 19 at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling.
The Cameron High School Alumni Banquet will take place at 6 p.m. on May 27 in the CHS Main Gym.
Those alumni who have yet to make a registration and plan to attend are to contact Alumni President Kelly Pettit at 304-686-4621.
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The Marshall County commissioners signed a Relay for Life Proclamation this past Tuesday. The Relay for Life observance will take place on June 3 at the north parking lot of John Marshall High School.
Also, Wesley Howsare was reappointed to a five-year term on the Marshall County Board of Health.
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The monthly meeting of the Marshall County Association of the Retired School Employees will be held at noon this Thursday at Heritage House at 2892 Waynesburg Pike Road.
Lunch will be served for a fee. Also, items will be collected to benefit the Marshall County Animal Shelter.
Meal reservations should be called in to Chris at 304-845-9516.
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The Marshall County History Museum, operated by the Marshall County Historical Society, is now open on Mondays from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., in addition to Saturdays.
Those who need to make an appointment can do so by calling 304-845-1411.
The Museum seeks to document and showcase the rich history of Marshall County.
The exhibits feature a wide variety of artifacts and photographs from former Marshall County industries, businesses, schools and residents, while the Genealogy Room holds a growing collection of Marshall County records including family tree files, census, marriage, church, cemetery, and military records. Local history reference books and numerous records from neighboring states and counties are housed there.
Collections also includes Marshall County yearbooks, an archive of the Moundsville Journal newspaper, an extensive assortment of maps, newspaper clippings, obituaries, family photographs, military uniforms and memorabilia.
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There is one dumpster today (Saturday) in Marshall County, that being at the St. Joe's Firehouse. The hours are 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., with all Marshall County residents welcome to use this site.
Next Saturday there will also be one site at the Dallas VFD Headquarters.
The following weekend, May 19 and 20, dumpsters will be at the Glen Dale City Garage and in Moundsville at the entrance to the Sam Shaw Walking Trail.
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A "Second Saturday Film" will be held at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. May 13 at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville
The title is "A Moving Monument: The West Virginia State Capitol," which traces the establishment of West Virginia's Capitol, its movement between Charleston and Wheeling, and the design and construction of the Capitol Building in Charleston.
The one-hour film was produced in 2008.
A Family Activity at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex on May 13 will be making a tissue paper flower. It will take place from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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Monday will be final day for a Book Sale at the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library, sponsored by the Moundsville Woman's Club. The hours will be 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
All proceeds will go to the library.
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Thanks to a grant from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History, Moundsville Middle School Students were able to put their artistic talents on display in a unique way.
A new mural painted by seventh and eighth grade Studio Art students, under the supervision of MMS Art teacher Tabetha Morgan and student teacher Jenna Craig, will greet visitors at Grand Vue Park's miniature golf course and playground.
The canvas is a wooden fence that stands eight high and is 50 feet long.
The creation was a collaboration among Lynndee Bare, Justice Bell, Rilee Blake, Khloie Burton, Molly Dixon, Kalina Farrell, Nevaeh Lashare, Adilea Parsons, Amy Rohrer, Katie Sweeney, Danielle Waldrop and Carson Wise, and illustrates many of the park's amenities.