Pickin’ and Singin’ at the 19th Annual North Bend Bluegrass Festival May 10-11, 2013

The 19th annual Bluegrass Festival at North Bend State Park features seven bands over a two-day period, May 10-11, 2013.

Bluegrass weekends are popular across the United States, from Kentucky, Tennessee and Pennsylvania, to “Pickin’ in Parsons” in West Virginia.  “We’re not the biggest festival, but the talent and music is great. It is a family atmosphere and the price is reasonable,” said Ken Zebo, activities coordinator at this state park located in Ritchie County.

The festival also includes craft vendors and concessions.

The festival will take place at North Bend’s amphitheater. Seating is available, or attendees may bring a chair or blanket. In case of inclement weather, the bands play in Shelter #3 nearby.  A refreshment concession on site helps support the park expenses for this event; however, coolers are permitted, but alcohol is not.

A Friday-only ticket is $10 and a Saturday-only ticket is $25 per person and available at North Bend Lodge or the event gate. Overnight packages are available at the park lodge and cabins as well as a camping rate that includes festival and campsite.

North Bend Bluegrass Festival Bands are:

Friday, May 10, 2013:

•  The Hart Brothers, 6 PM

•  Remington Ryde, 7 PM

•  The Hillbilly Gypsies, 8 PM

•  Carolina Road, 9 PM

Saturday, May 11, 2013:

•  Buddy Griffin and Ashley Messenger 1 PM

•  Carolina Road, 2 PM

•  Buck and Company, 3 PM

•  Remington Ryde, 4 PM

•  The Hart Brothers, 5 PM

•  The Sheppard Brothers, 6 PM

•  Johnny Staats & The Delivery Boys, 7-9 PM

•  The Hillbilly Gypsies, 9 PM to the conclusion of the festival. The Master of Ceremonies is Butch Sheppard.

For information about North Bend State Park, accommodations, restaurant, activities and events, visit www.northbendsp.com or call 304.643.2931.

GCVFD Spring Festival 2013 Schedule of Events

GCVFD: 2013 Spring Fling - This Weekend

GCVFD: 2013 Spring Fling - May 03-05, 2013

GCVFD Spring Festival 2013 Schedule of Events

GSC Juried Student Art Show Winners Announced

The 6th Annual Glenville State College Juried Student Art Show is open through May 03, 2013 in the GSC Fine Arts Center Gallery.

GSC Assistant Professor of Art Liza Brenner said, “Every year, the competition for this show becomes more competitive. I feel just getting into the show is a real honor. The judges did a great job selecting the work and also creating a very cohesive show with a somewhat dark theme.”

Fifty-seven works of art were submitted to the judges for their deliberation this year. Twenty-five pieces of two-dimensional art were submitted as well as sixteen three-dimensional pieces. Forty-one works were chosen to be displayed in the gallery.

There are a variety of mediums in the gallery as well. Traditional drawings, paintings, and photography line the walls while handmade creations fill the remainder of the room.

The winning submissions for this year’s gallery were announced during the opening reception on March 25, 2013.

•  The Provost’s Award went to Amber Lane, a senior GSC marketing major from Glenville (Gilmer County), West Virginia.

•  First place went to Toni Doman, a sophomore business major from Cameron (Marshall County), West Virginia.

•  Second Place went to Jullian Malone, a sophomore studio art major from Alum Bridge (Lewis County), West Virginia.

•  The third place winner was Asa Witte, a junior psychology and sociology major from Cox’s Mills (Gilmer County), West Virgina.

•  Honorable Mention was awarded to Elora Shock, a senior studio art major from Rosedale (Braxton County), West Virginia.

•  The Linda Abraham Memorial Award was granted Alizabeth Bailey, a freshman interdisciplinary studies student from Hinton (Summers County), West Virginia.

“I’ve been coming to the gallery shows for many years. The judges did a great job at creating a theme, and the whole gallery feels like it all goes together well,” said senior GSC art major Sarah Norman of Glenville (Gilmer County), West Virginia.

The public is invited to visit the gallery and enjoy the creative works on display.

For more information, contact Brenner at or 304.462.6346 or Sheri Skidmore in the GSC Fine Arts Department at or 304.462.4130.

GCVFD: 2013 Spring Fling - 05.03.13 to 05.05.13

GCVFD Spring Festival 2013 Schedule of Events

Gilmer County Historical Society News – 04.18.13 - Today

Gilmer County Historical Society
302 East Main Street, Glenville WV 26351
304.462.4295

Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Noon

Come join us for a covered dish lunch and hear about the History of WV State Parks from Robert Beanblossom, the administrator for the state DNR Park and Recreation Department.

The business meeting will be after the program.

ALSO: Don’t forget the Festival Market at the historical society on Friday, April 19, 2013 from Noon to 5:00 PM and Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

There will be books, some antiques, and a variety of craft items.

Tours of the Holt House, which is in the middle of more renovation, will be available as well.

There will be a history fair sponsored by the Ritchie County Historical Society on Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the middle school in Ellenboro, WV.

GCVFD: 2013 Spring Fling

Sutton: Elk River Music and Arts Festival - April 19-20, 2013 - This Friday and Saturday

Gilmer County Historical Society News – 04.18.13 - Thursday

Gilmer County Historical Society
302 East Main Street, Glenville WV 26351
304.462.4295

Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Noon

Come join us for a covered dish lunch and hear about the History of WV State Parks from Robert Beanblossom, the administrator for the state DNR Park and Recreation Department.

The business meeting will be after the program.

ALSO: Don’t forget the Festival Market at the historical society on Friday, April 19, 2013 from Noon to 5:00 PM and Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

There will be books, some antiques, and a variety of craft items.

Tours of the Holt House, which is in the middle of more renovation, will be available as well.

There will be a history fair sponsored by the Ritchie County Historical Society on Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the middle school in Ellenboro, WV.

WV Beef Expo Coming to Jackson’s Mill - April 11-13, 2013

The 23rd annual West Virginia Beef Expo will be Thursday through Saturday at Jackson’s Mill 4-H Conference Center in Weston, WV.

Jennifer Friend of Braxton County, WV will be crowned the new West Virginia Beef Queen Thursday evening by retiring Queen by Jessica Woodworth of Mineral County.

Friend will reign during the 23rd West Virginia Beef Expo and will represent West Virginia and the Beef Industry Council by promoting beef at various events.

Events scheduled for Friday will be the stockman’s judging contest, a competition that tests overall knowledge about the beef industry, the beef ambassador contest, youth beef cook-off, photo contest and cattle shows. Friday night’s banquet will feature Smittin’ Image.

This year’s expo is expected to be an excellent event for producers, suppliers, consumers, juniors and others involved in the beef industry.

Forty-plus firms will have their products on display Friday and Saturday, and they will be willing to discuss their applications on West Virginia beef farms.

More than 200 head of Gelbvieh, Limousin, polled Hereford, Simmental, Angus and Charolais cattle will be on display and offered for sale Saturday.

The sale will begin at 9:30 AM with the Gelbvieh, 10:00 AM for the Limousin, 11:00 AM for the red Angus, Noon for the Polled Hereford, 1:30 PM with the Simmental, 2:30 PM for the Angus and 4:00 PM with the Charolais.

The West Virginia Beef Expo is a marketing and educational event operating for the purpose of promoting quality breeding cattle for the advancement of the industry.

The expo is a showcase of cooperative efforts of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, West Virginia University College of Agriculture and Forestry and the WVU Cooperative Extension Service.

The public is invited to attend any or all of the events with no admission fee.

For more information, anyone interested can call the West Virginia Cattlemen’s office at 304.472.4020 or a local WVU Extension office.

Glenville: Market Festival at Holt House - April 19-20, 2013

Sutton: Elk River Music and Arts Festival - April 19-20, 2013

Sutton: Elk River Music and Arts Festival - April 19-20, 2013

“It’s Not Just Thread” Special Lecture at Blennerhassett Museum Quilting Event, March 23, 2013

The Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History’s 9th annual Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show, sponsored by the Friends of Blennerhassett and WesBanco, opened March 16 and runs through Sunday, March 24, 2013.

There are 65 quilt entries in the show this year that showcase the artistic work of local quilters and needle workers.

Doug Kreinik of Kreinik Threads Manufacturing Company of Parkersburg is presenting a lecture, “It’s Not Just Thread,” on Saturday, March 23, 2013, beginning at 2:00 PM.

The lecture will be held at the Blennerhassett Museum 3rd floor conference room. Seating is limited and is first-come, first served basis. The cost for the lecture is $5 per person.

Kreinik Mfg. is a locally owned business started in 1970. They make a variety of silk and metallic threads for quilts, needle workers, fiber artists, crafters, scrapbookers, and fishermen (lures). Kreinik will also have samples and kits available at the lecture for individuals to purchase.

For more information about the Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show, call the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History office at 304.420.4800 or visit www.blennerhassettislandstatepark.com and click Events/Deals.

GSC Hosting Health Professions Fair

The Glenville State College Department of Science and Mathematics is hosting the first annual Health Professions Fair on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Mollohan Campus Community Center Ballroom.

The fair is designed to help high school students, college students, and college graduates who want to further their education to understand the requirements that are needed for being accepted in post-graduate programs in the health professions field.

“We get inquiries all the time from students who want to know what courses they need to have in order to reach their career goals. The sooner they know what they will need will enhance their opportunities for post-graduate programs. So this fair will help them begin that process,“ said GSC Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Sara Sawyer.

Representatives from a variety of health professions programs will present information on their programs and be available to meet one-on-one with prospective students.

Presentations are scheduled as follows: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM University of Charleston School of Pharmacy, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM West Virginia University School of Dentistry,  and 2:00 PM-3:00 PM West Virginia University School of Pharmacy.

Glenville State College Department of Science and Mathematics graduates have an exceptional record of being accepted for graduate school. Four of six May 2013 GSC Science and Mathematics graduates have been accepted to graduate school: two to medical school, one to dental school, and one to pharmacy school.

The fair is free and open to all interested persons. No pre-registration is required.

For more information, contact Sawyer at “Sara.Sawyer@glenville.edu” or call 304.462.6303.

Glenville City-Wide Yard Sale - June 07-08, 2013

15 Girls to Enter WVSF Pageant

Fifteen girls will be vying for the honor of being a Junior Princess or Maid in the 6- and 7-year-old division at Saturday’s West Virginia Strawberry Festival’s Junior Royalty Pageant at Buckhannon-Upshur High School.

The pageant opens to the public at 1:00 PM. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 12 and under. Awards will be given to the Princess, 1st Maid and 2nd Maid.

Competing in this division are Jessica Sandberg, LaRena Surea Diaz, Abigail Dawn Cvechko, Alayna Kaitlyn Whitehair, Olivia Herron, Brynlea Hinzman, Laiken Carley Kesling, Cate O’Neill, Maggi Vylet Ketterman, Sydney Golden, Chloe Elizabeth Richards, Ellanora Hines, Elly Kate Jeran, Raelynn Nicole Shannon and NinaMae Grace Coberly.

Coberly, 7, of Buckhannon, is the daughter of Sheila Marie Walton and Patrick Sean Coberly. She is a first-grader at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School, and she enjoys gymnastics, basketball, riding four-wheelers, hunting, fishing, church activities and spending time with family and friends.

Shannon, 7, of Fairmont, is the daughter of Matthew and Kasie Shannon. She is a second-grader at Jayenne Elementary School, and she enjoys fishing, riding four-wheelers, dancing, baton twirling and playing outside.

Jeran, 6, of Buckhannon, is the daughter of Ryan and Denice Jeran. She is a kindergarten student at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School, and she enjoys her church’s youth group, hip-hop dancing, gymnastics, reading, Cloverbuds, bowling, T-ball and art.

Hines, 6, of Buckhannon, is the daughter of Ryan and Christy Hines. She is a kindergarten student at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School, and she enjoys gymnastics, dancing, reading and spending time with her sisters.

Richards, 7, of Weston, is the daughter of Mary and Roger Richards. She is a first-grader at St. Patrick’s School, and she enjoys being in the school choir, playing soccer, drawing, swimming, bike riding and dancing.

Golden, 7, of Buckhannon, is the daughter of Billy Golden and Rhonda Keigley-Golden. She is a second-grader at Tennerton Elementary School, and she enjoys gymnastics, reading, singing, drawing and writing stories.

Ketterman, 6, of Buckhannon, is the daughter of Jay and Amanda Ketterman. She is a kindergarten student at Union Elementary School, and she enjoys crafts, baton twirling, her church’s youth group, Girl Scouts, Cloverbuds and participating in her school’s Fellowship of Christian Students.

O’Neill, 6, of Buckhannon, is the daughter of Tom and Megan O’Neill. She is a kindergarten student at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School, and she enjoys ballet, Girl Scouts and playing with her brothers and sisters.

Kesling, 7, of Buckhannon, is the daughter of Amber and Jimmie Kesling. She is a first-grader at Hodgesville Elementary School, and she enjoys dancing, singing, dressing up, telling jokes, 4-H and making up her own new styles.

Hinzman, 6, of Buckhannon, is the daughter of Harold and Lauren Hinzman. She is a kindergarten student at St. Patrick’s School, and she enjoys singing, dancing and playing soccer.

Herron, 7, of French Creek, is the daughter of Christopher and Jamie Herron. She is a second-grader at Rock Cave Elementary School, and she enjoys art, Girl Scouts and playing with her pets.

Whitehair, 7, of Buckhannon, is the daughter of Shane and Aimee Whitehair. She is a second-grader at Tennerton Elementary School, and she enjoys dancing, sleepovers and swimming.

Cvechko, 7, of Bridgeport, is the daughter of Brent and Lisa Cvechko. She is a second-grader at Johnson Elementary School, and she enjoys gymnastics.

Diaz, 6, of Buckhannon, is the daughter of Danielle Queen and Kenneth Self. She is a kindergarten student at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School, and she enjoys cheerleading, dancing, playing softball, hunting and fishing with Papaw and fashion.

Sandberg, 7, of Buckhannon, is the daughter of George and Jennifer Sandberg. She is a second-grader at French Creek Elementary School, and she enjoys dancing, gymnastics and playing with her kittens.

Employers Invited To Attend GSC Career Fair - Thursday, February 28, 2013

The annual Glenville State College Career Fair is scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the ballroom on the third floor of the Mollohan Campus Community Center. The event is sponsored by the GSC Academic Support Center.

The GSC Career Fair provides an opportunity to meet many talented students who will be graduating in May and other recent graduates of the college who are ready to begin their careers.

All prospective employers who provide students with employment opportunities upon graduation, summer employment, or intern positions are cordially invited to participate.

Many GSC students are expected to attend the fair, and they look forward to learning about possible employment opportunities.

“The annual career fair at Glenville State College is the perfect opportunity for recent graduates, upcoming graduates, current students, and community members to explore a variety of career fields and opportunities among the 70 employers projected to attend the event. We are also very excited for those employers to see the quality of our students at Glenville State College” said GSC Academic Program Associate and Career Fair Coordinator Bridget Norman.

Any employer/business interested in having a booth at the career fair may download a recruiter information request form at www.glenville.edu by clicking on student life/career services.

There is no registration fee for businesses.

Employers who are unable to attend the fair but would like to post a job on the GSC career board may do so by email at www.glenville.edu/life/cs_jobs.php.

For more information about the 2013 GSC Career Fair or to reserve space for your business, contact Norman at “Bridget.Norman@glenville.edu” or 304.462.6150.

Gilmer County: Local Students Compete in Regional Science Fair

Ten 6th grade students from Gilmer County Schools competed at the North Central West Virginia Science, Energy and Engineering Fair on Saturday, February 09, 2013.

A total of 152 projects from RESA VII were displayed and judged at Fairmont State University.

Students from Monongalia, Marion, Harrison, Lewis, Doddridge and Gilmer counties presented projects in 13 categories including various sciences, mathematics, and engineering.  Students in grades 6-8 competed in the junior division, while students in grades 9-12 completed in the senior division.

Gilmer County had four students who placed in this science fair’s junior competition.

Autumn Frymier from Troy Elementary placed 2nd in chemistry and Logan Phares from Glenville Elementary placed 2nd in space and earth science.

Placing 3rd were Madison Mohr of Normantown Elementary in botany and Taylore Whitehair of Troy Elementary in zoology.

Their awards were presented by Dr. Tony Giberti, FSU’s Dean of the College of Science and Technology.

Other Gilmer County students competing were: Teara Linger and Kaylene Snyder of Glenville Elementary in chemistry, Faith Hardman of Glenville Elementary in physics, Sierra Wood of Normantown Elementary in physics, Trenton Frame of Sand Fork Elementary in zoology, and Levi Helmick of Troy Elementary in engineering.

These young students are to be commended for their hard work and perseverance along with all the parents and teachers who assisted these students in their endeavors.

The West Virginia Postcard Project

West Virginia Artist Returns to GSC Fine Arts Gallery - Reception Today

‘Ceramics,’ the work of Zack Orcutt is being featured this winter in the Glenville State College Fine Arts Gallery.

The show opened on January 14, 2013 and will run through March 8th.

An opening reception for the show will take place on Tuesday, February 05, 2013 beginning at 5:00 PM and lasting until 7:00 PM.

GSC Assistant Professor of Art Liza Brenner said, “On behalf of our fine arts department, it is great to have Zack Orcutt back in the GSC Fine Arts Gallery. In this exhibition, Zack includes a wide variety of pottery such as serving bowls. All of his items will also be for sale!”

Orcutt is a Professor of Art at West Virginia University at Parkersburg where he teaches ceramics, bronze casting, and art appreciation. He received his Bachelors of Fine Art from Syracuse University and Masters of Fine Art from Bowling Green State University. Orcutt resides in Parkersburg, West Virginia (Wood County).

For more information about this event or upcoming art exhibits, contact Brenner at “Liza.Brenner@glenville.edu” or 304.462.6346.

West Virginia Artist Returns to GSC Fine Arts Gallery

‘Ceramics,’ the work of Zack Orcutt is being featured this winter in the Glenville State College Fine Arts Gallery.

The show opened on January 14, 2013 and will run through March 8th.

An opening reception for the show will take place on Tuesday, February 05, 2013 beginning at 5:00 PM and lasting until 7:00 PM.

GSC Assistant Professor of Art Liza Brenner said, “On behalf of our fine arts department, it is great to have Zack Orcutt back in the GSC Fine Arts Gallery. In this exhibition, Zack includes a wide variety of pottery such as serving bowls. All of his items will also be for sale!”

Orcutt is a Professor of Art at West Virginia University at Parkersburg where he teaches ceramics, bronze casting, and art appreciation. He received his Bachelors of Fine Art from Syracuse University and Masters of Fine Art from Bowling Green State University. Orcutt resides in Parkersburg, West Virginia (Wood County).

For more information about this event or upcoming art exhibits, contact Brenner at “Liza.Brenner@glenville.edu” or 304.462.6346.

Main Street West Virginia Communities Add Fun to February with Special Events

February is the month to pursue your passions, whether it’s presenting chocolates to your sweetheart, treating yourself to live music performances or indulging in your appetite for history. West Virginia’s Main Street and ON TRAC communities offer special events to make your February fabulous.

A program of the West Virginia Development Office, Main Street West Virginia is focuses on the economic development of historic downtown and neighborhood commercial districts. ON TRAC was developed by Main Street West Virginia to encourage economic growth within communities by providing resources for evaluation, education and networking.

The state’s accredited Main Street communities are Charleston East End and Charleston West Side, both of Kanawha County; Fairmont and Mannington, both of Marion County; Kingwood, Preston County; Martinsburg, Berkeley County; Morgantown, Monongalia County; Philippi, Barbour County; Point Pleasant, Mason County; Ripley, Jackson County; and Ronceverte and White Sulphur Springs, both of Greenbrier County.

The West Virginia ON TRAC cities are Belington, Barbour County; Beverly and Elkins, both of Randolph County; Kenova, Wayne County; Madison, Boone County; Matewan, Mingo County; Marlinton, Pocahontas County; Mount Hope and Oak Hill both of Fayette County; Parkersburg, Wood County; Parsons, Tucker County; Charles Town, Jefferson County; Romney, Hampshire County; Rowlesburg, Preston County; Shinnston, Harrison County; Sistersville, Tyler County; Sutton, Braxton County; and Wheeling, Ohio County.

February 02, 2013

Wheeling

Hours: Noon – 4 PM

Nature Scavenger Hunt. Discover more about the natural world as you and your family explore Oglebay Park. The Schrader Center is part of Oglebay Institute. The center provides opportunities to enjoy and study the natural world. Open to the public. Call 304.242.6855 or email “schradercustomerservice@oionline.com”.

February 03, 2013

Morgantown

Hours: 2 - 4 PM

Chef’s Challenge. Chef McDonald from Stefano’s Restaurant and Chef Rice from Bon Appetit! Personal Chef Service will be competing for the title in this show down. Guests will get a sampling entre from each chef. Tickets are $20 per person; $30 per couple. Call 304.598.0050 for tickets or visit www.rmhcmorgantown.org

February 03, 10, 17 and 24, 2013

Parkersburg

Hours: 2 PM

The 2013 Blennerhassett Winter Lecture Series presents four educational lectures, each focusing on different history topics. Space is limited and reservations are required. Contact: 304.420.4800.

February 05 – 14, 2013

Morgantown

Hours:  Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 2 PM; Saturday 11 AM - 3 PM

Homemade chocolate cherries, while supplies last! The Old Stone House Gift Shop will have 200 boxes of homemade chocolates to benefit Morgantown Hospice. One box of 10 chocolate cherries is $8. Get two boxes for $15. Old Stone House is owned and operated by the volunteers of Service League of Morgantown. Call 304.296.7825 or visit www.facebook.com/OldStoneHouseGiftShop.

February 15, 2013

Wheeling

Hours: 6:30 PM

The Art of Wine Valentine’s Dinner, 6:30 PM Taste five vintages, enjoy a buffet dinner and live music. Tickets are. $43 general; $36.55 Oglebay Institute members. Call 304.242.7700.

February 16, 2013

Beverly

Hours: 6 PM

The annual At the Heart of a Heritage Dinner is held each year at the Beverly Heritage Center. The dinner features a museum open house and preview of new exhibits. The three-course dinner will feature seasoned grilled beef tenderloin. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.beverlyheritagecenter.org or call 304.637.7424. Proceeds will help support Beverly ON TRAC activities.

February 17, 2013

Fairmont

Hours: 3 PM

The Montclaire String Quartet celebrates its 23rd year as Quartet-in -Residence of the West Virginia Symphony. Highlights of the quartet’s recent seasons include a concert on the Terrace Theater Series at Washington’s Kennedy’ Center. Tickets are available at the door or can be secured in advance by calling 304.291.8277.

February 17, 2013

White Sulphur Springs

The Greenbrier, 300 W. Main Street

Say “I DO” wedding presentation. The Greenbrier hosts a special sip-n-see wedding event with Monte Durham, West Virginia native and star of TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta.“ See the latest haute couture bridal fashions, get tips on creating your own signature cocktail, enjoy fabulous prizes and more. To register for the event and information on special prizes and packages, call 877.214.2182, option #2 or visit greenbrier.com/the-greenbrier/greenbrier-weddings/Say-I-Do.

February 22, 2013

Parkersburg

Hours: 8 – 10 PM

Red, Hot and Blue performs Branson-style song and dance in this high energy, costumed production show. Tickets: adult $29.00, student $15.00. Reserve tickets by calling 304.422.PLAY (7529).

February 23 – 24, 2013

Morgantown

Hours: Friday February 22 5 - 11 PM; Saturday February 23 10 AM - 11 PM

Gardner Winter Music Festival. This old-time traditional music festival includes on-stage performances, workshops, informal jam sessions and a square dance.. Contact Judy Werner, Email: “judywerner@frontier.com”, 304.276.9019.

February 23, 2013

Marlington

Pocahontas County Opera House, 818 Third Avenue

The 2013 Opry Night will feature a trio of Pocahontas County bands specializing on old-time and traditional bluegrass music: The Viney Mountain Boys, The Elk River Ramblers and The Hefner Family. Call 304.799.6455.

Queen of Queens to be Crowned at Fairs and Festivals Pageant January 12, 2013

Royalty from nearly 90 fairs and festivals throughout the Mountain State will compete for the title of 2013 West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals (WVAFF) Queen Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Charleston Municipal Auditorium.

Doors open at 5:30 PM and the contest begins at 6:30 PM.

Balcony seats are available to the public for $25 per person. Floor seats are reserved for registered convention delegates.

The event will cap off the Association’s convention, held annually in Charleston. Besides crowning the queen – who will reign over the 2013 State Fair of West Virginia – the convention provides numerous informational seminars and a trade show for representatives of the WVAFF’s 130 member-events.

“This event will bring 1,100 visitors to Charleston, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg as far as the economic impact of this organization,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Gus R. Douglass. “These fairs and festivals are major players in the economies of their local communities. They bring in visitors from other towns and states, and they promote West Virginia-grown food products and crafts.”

“One of the most important benefits of this convention is that it allows these organizations to network with others in similar situations,” added Pageant Director Jean Smith, also Director of Marketing and Development for the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. “They can compare what other fairs and festivals are doing and learn how they might add variety to their own events.”

Employers Invited To Attend GSC Career Fair - 02.28.13

The annual Glenville State College Career Fair is scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the ballroom on the third floor of the Mollohan Campus Community Center. The event is sponsored by the GSC Academic Support Center.

The GSC Career Fair provides an opportunity to meet many talented students who will be graduating in May and other recent graduates of the college who are ready to begin their careers.

All prospective employers who provide students with employment opportunities upon graduation, summer employment, or intern positions are cordially invited to participate.

Many GSC students are expected to attend the fair, and they look forward to learning about possible employment opportunities.

“The annual career fair at Glenville State College is the perfect opportunity for recent graduates, upcoming graduates, current students, and community members to explore a variety of career fields and opportunities among the 70 employers projected to attend the event. We are also very excited for those employers to see the quality of our students at Glenville State College” said GSC Academic Program Associate and Career Fair Coordinator Bridget Norman.

Any employer/business interested in having a booth at the career fair may download a recruiter information request form at www.glenville.edu by clicking on student life/career services.

There is no registration fee for businesses.

Employers who are unable to attend the fair but would like to post a job on the GSC career board may do so by email at www.glenville.edu/life/cs_jobs.php.

For more information about the 2013 GSC Career Fair or to reserve space for your business, contact Norman at “Bridget.Norman@glenville.edu” or 304.462.6150.

Glenville: MHHS Women’s Health Fair – 11.30.12

Vendors Sought for WVU Jackson’s Mill Craft Fair - Deadline for Reservation 12.01.12

Winter Lights at WVU Jackson’s Mill near Weston has come to mean decorated buildings and grounds, hundreds of candles, and great food. This year the annual holiday celebration, scheduled for December 07 and 08, 2012, will expand to include a craft show as well as a second night of the popular buffet.

“We’ve been doing Winter Lights at WVU Jackson’s Mill for more than a decade,” said Dean Hardman, program specialist. “The event has had such great support over the years that it seemed only logical to expand it a little.”

“We’ve always done the candle lightings on two nights. Recently we’ve had requests to increase the buffet to two nights as well. As we looked at making that change, we thought adding a craft fair would give people another reason to come out to Jackson’s Mill.”

Vendors are currently being sought for the craft fair, which will be held on Saturday, December 08, 2012 from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. The cost is $20 per 6’ table. Table covers are not provided. Full payment is due at setup on Saturday morning. There is no percentage charged on sales, and there is no admission charge for the public.

To reserve space, contact Dean Hardman at 304.406.7012 or by email “Dean.Hardman@mail.wvu.edu” by December 01, 2012.

Glenville: Christmas Bazaar – 11.17.12 - This Saturday

Vendors Sought for WVU Jackson’s Mill Craft Fair - 1207.12 - 12.08.12

Winter Lights at WVU Jackson’s Mill near Weston has come to mean decorated buildings and grounds, hundreds of candles, and great food. This year the annual holiday celebration, scheduled for December 07 and 08, 2012, will expand to include a craft show as well as a second night of the popular buffet.

“We’ve been doing Winter Lights at WVU Jackson’s Mill for more than a decade,” said Dean Hardman, program specialist. “The event has had such great support over the years that it seemed only logical to expand it a little.”

“We’ve always done the candle lightings on two nights. Recently we’ve had requests to increase the buffet to two nights as well. As we looked at making that change, we thought adding a craft fair would give people another reason to come out to Jackson’s Mill.”

Vendors are currently being sought for the craft fair, which will be held on Saturday, December 08, 2012 from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. The cost is $20 per 6’ table. Table covers are not provided. Full payment is due at setup on Saturday morning. There is no percentage charged on sales, and there is no admission charge for the public.

To reserve space, contact Dean Hardman at 304.406.7012 or by email “Dean.Hardman@mail.wvu.edu” by December 01, 2012.

Glenville: Christmas Bazaar – 11.17.12

Weston: Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Kids’ Safety Fair

Several hundred adults and children attended the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Kids’ Safety Fair held Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the hospital.

More than a dozen exhibitors were present for the event.

The Weston Volunteer Fire Department and Lewis County Emergency Squad had vehicles for touring.

Other exhibitors included the WV DHHR; dental hygienist Tammy Thomason; Tina Mainella, of Mountain Health Trust Fund; Terri Flint of H.O.P.E., Inc.; Kristi Gannon, of RAZE; Liz Post, of 4-H; Sheila McCartney of Girl Scouts; and various SJMH staff members providing information on sun/skin safety; bike safety; poison control; handwashing basics; and nutrition.

Joey and Mandy Riddle, of Joey’s Bike Shop, in Elkins were present to educate children on changing bike tire flats and proper helmet fitting.

A local motorcycle group, #1376 Riders, came to the event and donated dozens of Tommy the Moose stuffed animals and dozens of fleece blankets for pediatric patients at the Hospital.

The donation was the wish of the late Colton Dean, of Buckhannon, whose wish was to make sure that other sick children would never be cold.

GSC Alum Presenting Artwork at RFK Library - 10.26.12 - Today

Joseph Pettit, a 1976 Glenville State College graduate, will be presenting his oil paintings in front of the GSC Robert F. Kidd Library on Friday, October 26, 2012 from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. This showcase is one of many planned activities for the 2012 Homecoming Week.

“Homecoming is a great time for our current and past students to learn more about the artistic accomplishments of a GSC alumnus! Be sure to enter your name in the drawing to win one of Joseph’s beautiful paintings,“ said GSC Staff Librarian Virginia ‘Ginny’ Yeager.

Pettit began painting fifteen years ago but says he has really been ‘pushing the brush’ pretty hard during the last ten years. Before graduating from GSC, he served two years in the United States Army. Pettit is retired from twenty-five years of service in the saw mill industry after teaching for ten years prior. He resides in Sutton, West Virginia (Braxton County).

You can see examples of his artwork at www.alliedartistswv.org/art-gallery.html.

In the case of adverse weather, the show will be moved to the first floor of the GSC RFK Library. For more information, contact Yeager at “Virginia.Yeager@glenville.edu” or 304.462.6164.

GSC’s West Virginia Veterans’ Legacy Project Photography Exhibit Hangs in Fine Arts Gallery

Glenville State College’s West Virginia Veterans’ Legacy Project’s photography exhibit, ‘A Tradition of Service,‘ is now on display in the GSC Fine Arts Gallery.

This stunning thirty-six-piece show made its debut at Yeager Airport in Charleston, West Virginia where it hung in the baggage return area for a month.

“It has been an excellent exhibit that has had many positive comments! I know that many of our staff and travelers found it very interesting and enjoyable. Yeager Airport was proud to be the host of the exhibit’s debut,“ said Rick Atkinson, Yeager Airport Director.

The show primarily features photos of living veterans from World War II and through subsequent conflicts up until the present.

The photos were taken by award-winning professional photographer Mark Romano, a GSC alum. Veterans from the West Virginia Veteran’s Nursing Facility in Clarksburg, the VA Hospital in Beckley, and numerous other regions of the state are featured in the show.

“I have been all over this world and have seen many tributes which were all great. I went to Yeager Airport to see this exhibit and must say that this is absolutely the most honoring display I have ever seen. Thank you for what you are doing to honor these heroes,“ said Eric Grandon of Ovapa (Clay County), West Virginia.

The grand opening of ‘A Tradition of Service’ in the GSC Fine Arts Gallery will be held on Monday, November 05, 2012 at 5:00 PM. Music will be provided by George Daugherty (The Earl of Elkview and The Duke of Dunbar), a well-known West Virginia musician and veteran who is participating in The West Virginia Veterans’ Legacy Project. Photographer Mark Romano will also be in attendance. Light refreshments will be served, and the event is open to the public.

The project’s first book Heroes Among Us, a collection of photographs, both new and old, with succinct vet quotes and short stories will be also be available for the first time at the November 05, 2012 event. The book will normally sell for $20 but will be sold for just $10 at this grand opening event.

Also featured outside the gallery will be a traveling display panel which will include photos, text, and a video loop about the project. This display will be available for smaller venues and spaces such as business lobbies, city halls, veteran meeting places, and festivals around the state that would like to feature The West Virginia Veterans’ Legacy Project.

The photo exhibit will hang in the GSC Fine Arts Gallery through December. The gallery is open from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Friday and one hour prior to all special events in the Fine Arts Building.

‘A Tradition of Service’ is scheduled for a stop at the Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital in early 2013. The traveling photo exhibit will be available at no cost to museums, art galleries, colleges, and all other appropriate venues.

For more information about the GSC West Virginia Veterans Legacy Project, visit www.glenville.edu/veterans or contact: Baber at “Bob.Baber@glenville.edu” or 304.462.4125 or Project Leader Jason Gum at “Jason.Gum@glenville.edu” or 304.462.6163.

GSC Alum Presenting Artwork at RFK Library

Joseph Pettit, a 1976 Glenville State College graduate, will be presenting his oil paintings in front of the GSC Robert F. Kidd Library on Friday, October 26, 2012 from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. This showcase is one of many planned activities for the 2012 Homecoming Week.

“Homecoming is a great time for our current and past students to learn more about the artistic accomplishments of a GSC alumnus! Be sure to enter your name in the drawing to win one of Joseph’s beautiful paintings,“ said GSC Staff Librarian Virginia ‘Ginny’ Yeager.

Pettit began painting fifteen years ago but says he has really been ‘pushing the brush’ pretty hard during the last ten years. Before graduating from GSC, he served two years in the United States Army. Pettit is retired from twenty-five years of service in the saw mill industry after teaching for ten years prior. He resides in Sutton, West Virginia (Braxton County).

You can see examples of his artwork at www.alliedartistswv.org/art-gallery.html.

In the case of adverse weather, the show will be moved to the first floor of the GSC RFK Library. For more information, contact Yeager at “Virginia.Yeager@glenville.edu” or 304.462.6164.

GSC 2012 Music Fest 2012 - October 16, 2012 - This Tuesday

The annual 2012 Glenville State College Fine Arts Department Music Fest is scheduled for Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the GSC Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

The event features performances from the GSC Music Department including the Jazz Band, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Brass Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Bluegrass Band, GSC Drum Line, and the GSC ‘Wall of Sound’ Marching Band.

“This is our finest concert of the year as it showcases the exceptionally varied talents of the GSC Music students. It has something for everyone,“ said GSC Fine Arts Department Chair Lloyd Bone.

Admission costs for the 2012 GSC Music Fest are as follows: $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for public school students and GSC faculty and staff, and free to all GSC students.

All proceeds of the evening benefit the Bertha Olsen Scholarship Fund. This scholarship fund was established in 1980 in honor of Bertha E. Olsen, Professor Emeritus, who was a music teacher for 42 years at GSC. This annual scholarship is awarded to well-deserving GSC music majors.

For more information on the event or the scholarship, contact GSC Fine Arts Department Assistant Sheri Skidmore at “Sheri.Skidmore@glenville.edu” or at 304.462.6340 or at 304.462.4130.

West Virginia Aging Services Flu Clinic and Fair – 10.18.12

The Central West Virginia Aging Services will be conducting the sixth annual Health Fair and Flu Clinic from 7:30 AM to Noon on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the Braxton County Armory in Gassaway, WV.

This year, the group has partnered with the Braxton County Senior Center and the Braxton County Health Department.

The Braxton County Health Department will assist in administering the flu vaccines, while St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon will provide labs.

Central WV Aging Services and the Braxton County Senior Center will offset the costs to provide this service to participants.

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, Lipid Panel, Complete Blood Count and TSH are included for one fee.

The PSA test and the A1C are available for an additional fee.

Flu vaccines will be free.

Call Shelly at 304.765.3668 for more information, or email “sflint@frontier.com”.

WV Fall 2012 Foliage Report: Plenty of Peak Foliage to See This Weekend

West Virginia foresters report drastic color changes in leaves throughout West Virginia and anticipate peak or near peak color for this weekend in many areas, including Clay County, higher elevations of Preston and Pendleton counties, Coopers Rock State Forest, Tygart Lake State Park and Babcock State Park.

Clay County foresters report that most of the county is nearing peak and should be at peak by this weekend or early next week. Although oaks are still green, other species are very colorful. Widen Road from Birch River to Clay on the Elk River is the recommended drive.

Upper elevations of Pendleton County are at peak, and foresters say this weekend is the best for leaf peepers to visit. The recommended driving route is U.S. Highway 33 from Riverton to Franklin. In the county’s lower elevations, foliage is at 70% peak. Take U.S. Highway 220 from Upper Tract through Franklin to Moyers for a colorful scenic drive.

Higher elevations of Preston County are showing an abundance of reds, oranges and yellows and are expected to peak this weekend. U.S. Highway 50 toward Terra Alta and Aurora is the recommended drive. In the county’s lower elevations, foliage is reported to be at 65% peak and foresters say the best is yet to come, so keep these areas in mind for a future fall driving tour.

Coopers Rock State Forest in Monongalia County is always lovely, but this weekend it can’t be beat as a fall foliage destination. While in Monongalia County, be sure to take State Highway 7 to Wadestown for a colorful and pretty drive.

Tygart Lake State Park in Taylor County is at peak and reported to be exceptionally beautiful this year. One recommended route to the lake is U.S. Highway 119. The other recommended route to Tygart Lake is U.S. Highway 50 from Bridgeport in Harrison County, where foresters urge leaf peepers to come out this weekend for the best viewing of the season.

Babcock State Park, one of the most photographed sites in the state, is expected to peak this weekend or early next week. Babcock is known for its picturesque grist mill.

For those with adventurous spirits, consider hiking the Greenbrier River Trail from Cass to Caldwell. Of course, you don’t have to hike the entire trail for excellent viewing opportunities; you can drive to various locations along the trail and hike whatever distance you desire. Color all along the trail is reported to be worth the trip.

A full spectrum of color is reported in Wetzel County, where leaves are reported to be 80% peak. Drives along WV Highway 7 to New Martinsville and along WV Highway 2 along the Ohio River are recommended. Take a trip along WV Highway 88 through the Northern Panhandle counties of Brooke, Marshall and Ohio where foliage is approximately 60% peak this week.

Lower elevations of Tucker County are 90% peak, and some leaves that peaked last week at higher elevations are still holding on, especially along WV Highway 72 to U.S. Highway 219.

In the Eastern Panhandle, WV Highway 9 along the Cacapon River from Berkeley Springs to Paw Paw is a recommended drive again this week, as is a stop at the Panorama Overlook. Be sure to visit the Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area in Berkeley County where gum and dogwood trees are displaying vibrant shades of red.

Hardy and Hampshire counties are reported to be 70% peak. Take new WV Highway 55/ Highway 48 from Moorefield to Wardensville and Old WV Highway 55 in Hardy County and U.S. Highway 50 from Romney to Capon Bridge and County Route 8/South Branch River Road in Hampshire. Drive through the renowned Trough area where you might spot bald eagles. Grant County’s WV Highway 42 is recommended from Maysville to Mount Storm. Peak can be seen at the highest elevations of the county.

Smokey Bear has a busy weekend planned with appearances at the Beech Fork State Park 2012 Heron Festival on Saturday, October 13, 2012 and at the Lumberjackin’ Bluegrassin’ Jamboree at Twin Falls State Park October 12 -14, 2012.

Be sure to take U.S. Highway 33 to the Black Walnut Festival in Spencer October 11-14, 2012. Foliage in Roane County is reported to be 75% peak.

U.S. Highway 50 through Wood, Ritchie and Doddridge counties is highly recommended. Foliage in Doddridge County is 90% peak.