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 PO Box 605 Rowlesburg, West Virginia Dear Friends and Members: With the prediction of an early spring by our regional groundhog, we find ourselves busy in preparation for the 100th birthday celebration of Tray Run Bridge on April 28, 2007. This should be a memorable occasion. Tours from town to the bridge and Cannon Hill will be on the agenda. We have received preliminary interest back from our State Governor along with US and State Representatives to be in attendance. Additionally officials from the B&O railroad museum will be on hand to speak and put o.n a railroad history presentation. The day activities will conclude with dinner being served by our VFW Post, 3008. April 29, the town will be holding their annual May day festival. Some of the events will include selection of festival queen, 5K run, basketball tournament, games and chicken dinner. We still have some vision for progress on the Civil War, Cannon Hill site project. The requirement levied by the State of WV for us to hire a professional consultant has been accomplished. Basically they will recommend our agreed proposals, insure historical integrity is maintained, submit purposed development plans to the States Department of Highways, the Historical Preservation Office and obtain their blessing and concurrence prior to the start of any work. "These agencies control the grant money and how it will be used." T o help offset some of this cost we have . submitted another grant request for this and hopefully enough funding for future restoration of the original cannon trail. We are proud to recognize and announce that Tim Weaver is our recipient of this year's State History Hero Award. Tim's involvement in our society and the Town of Rowlesburg have been extraordinary. His contributions and dedication to our successful improvement have been unimaginable. This honor is well deserving and we all owe him a big Thanks! The Joycelyn A. Ayersman Memorial
Scholarship is growing. Approximately three fourths of the $10,000
dollars required has been established. Additional thoughtfulness
is still needed and we are hoping this years generous contributions
will fulfil the ultimate goal of this fund. We are confident
that the first award of this will be made scholarship to a Rowlesburg
Area applicant graduating from Preston High School this year.
A reminder: Yearly membership is coming due in July 2007. All donations are greatly appreciated. We are a 5O1-3C organization. Donations are tax exempt and deductible from taxable income allowed by the Internal Revenue Code. We encourage your involvement and continued support. If you have any questions, please call Robert Ayersman, President (304) 454-9303. Judy Likins, Vice President (304) 454-9615. MaryEllen Wiles, Secretary (304) 454-9656 or LuciI1e Grimm, Curator (304) 454-9218. Thank You Robert Ayersman Click here for the membership form. |
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