Friends of Cortland Acres
There will be a meeting of the Friends of Cortland Acres on Monday, Nov. 4 in the Gathering Room at Cortland Acres at 1p.m. For more information, call Marie Grafton, Activities Director, at 304-463-4181 Ext 218.
Christmas Bazaar
The Hambleton Community Church will have their Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Romney Middle School Students Explored College Opportunities at Eastern WVCTC
Moorefield W.Va. – A group of 17 enthusiastic students from Romney Middle School, accompanied by their dedicated teacher and guidance counselor, embarked on a career exploration field trip to Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern). The purpose of the visit was to expose students to specific career paths in business management, hospitality and tourism, transportation, and marketing, as well as to provide insights into future educational opportunities at Eastern.
Throughout the day, the students engaged in a series of interactive activities designed to showcase Eastern’s array of programs. The students enjoyed hands-on learning experiences with a fun twist including a marketing competition where each team came up with a campaign for the movie Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, a Hospitality & Tourism themed friendly feud, a Smart Lego build of what their dream career is, and a competitive, fast-paced Jeopardy-themed game featuring questions on business pop culture. The students also met personally with campus administrators to learn about the day-to-day operation of the college and heard from a panel of Eastern’s business faculty, marketing staff, and business students who share their passion in the field. Easton the Eagle, the college mascot, provided a surprise appearance at lunch, so the students could get pictures taken with him. The students gained valuable insights into Eastern’s programs, fueling their curiosity and enthusiasm about potential college journeys.
Eastern is grateful for the opportunity to host Romney Middle School. This hands-on experience is a crucial step towards preparing these young minds for the rewarding path of higher education and future career success. Additionally, Eastern remains open for campus tours and educational field trips, welcoming prospective students and educators to discover the vibrant learning environment firsthand. Interested schools should inquire with Dixie Heavener, Career Counselor, by emailing dixie.heavener@easternwv.edu to schedule a visit.
About Eastern
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, based in Moorefield, serves six rural counties in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands. Eastern offers affordable academic programs, including fourteen-degree programs (six of which are fully online), twelve certificate programs, and over thirty opportunities to transfer to a four-year college. Through the Workforce Education department, Eastern provides over fifteen training programs that can be in-person, hybrid, or fully online. Additionally, there are Agriculture Innovation trainings that help agricultural workers improve their businesses or allow them to become Farm Fellows and work with mentors to learn how to succeed in the agriculture industry.
Students and the community are supported by Eastern, with access to the Career Center for job placement, resume assistance, interview preparation, and more. Eastern is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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Potomac Highlands Goes To College Event Held at Eastern WVCTC
Moorefield, W.Va. — The Town of Moorefield & Hardy County Chamber of Commerce (HCCC) successfully hosted the inaugural Potomac Highlands Goes To College event at Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College. Sponsored by Eastern’s Career Services Department and Pilgrim’s Pride, the event was designed as an evolution of the annual “Celebrate Moorefield” celebration. The goal was to spotlight and raise funds for both Eastern and local schools in Hardy County. Eastern’s picturesque campus was chosen as the ideal venue for this community event.
The main fundraiser featured chicken halves for sale from Grillin’ Times, with additional donations collected at various tables throughout the event. A portion of the proceeds benefited Hardy County Public Schools, Hardy County Health & Wellness Center, and Eastern’s Foundation, supporting student scholarships. The event successfully raised over $2,000 for academic scholarships at Eastern.
Entertainment featured performances by MHS student Caroline Auville with Caroline & the Evergreens and Time Travelers. Free activities for kids were provided, with face-painting by Keira Ridgeway and games and a bounce house organized by Eastern’s Career Counselor, Dixie Heavener. The Army National Guard also participated, showcasing their army truck.
Attendees enjoyed a vibrant atmosphere with food trucks, farm market vendors, and live music. Eastern graduate, Tamiya Miller greeted attendees as they made their way around to vendors and food trucks. Food trucks included Farm 2 Flame, Grillin’ Times, and Country Roads Coffee Company. Farm market vendors showcased a variety of local products from Cozy Country Farm, Bar S Farm, Olivia’s Woodworks, Happy Ranch Farm, Doggone Good Honey, KS Flower Farm, P.S. Stickler Farms, Life More Abundant Farm, and Eastern WVCTC.
About Eastern
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, based in Moorefield, serves six rural counties in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands. Eastern offers affordable academic programs, including fourteen-degree programs (six of which are fully online), twelve certificate programs, and over thirty opportunities to transfer to a four-year college. Through the Workforce Education department, Eastern provides over fifteen training programs that can be in-person, hybrid, or fully online. Additionally, there are Agriculture Innovation trainings that help agricultural workers improve their businesses or allow them to become Farm Fellows and work with mentors to learn how to succeed in the agriculture industry.
Students and the community are supported by Eastern, with access to the Career Center for job placement, resume assistance, interview preparation, and more. Eastern is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
HistoriCorps to Receive Award for Most Significant Save of a Historic Site
ELKINS, W.Va., Oct. 25, 2024 – The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia (PAWV) will be visiting the HistoriCorps project at the Blue Bend Recreation Area on Monday, October 28 at 10:30 a.m. to present an award for the Most Significant Save of a Historic Site for the 2024 West Virginia Historic Preservation Awards.
In 2023, the Mon Forest partnered with HistoriCorps, the Appalachian Conservation Corps and 20 volunteers to make critical repairs to the deteriorated pavilion, including roof repairs, flagstone repairs and repointing. Other projects included critical floor replacement of the Administrative building. In September 2024, HistoriCorps returned to the Blue Bend Recreation Area to complete the roof on the pavilion and perform minor carpentry and log repairs. This award recognizes their most recent efforts to save the deteriorating historic picnic pavilion and celebrate their dedication to rehabilitating historic recreational structures in West Virginia.
The Blue Bend Recreation Area of the Monongahela National Forest, located in Greenbrier County, includes a picnic pavilion, over 20 camping sites, an elaborate system of retaining walls, two-stoned paved beaches, and a reservoir for recreational swimming. The Blue Bend Recreation Area was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and was added to the National Register of Historic Places 30 years ago. The park is part of the legacy of noted forest recreation planner Herbert T. Stoddard.
For more information, visit PAWV’s 2024 Award website at: https://www.pawv.org/awards.html
