Miscellaneous Articles From The Times-WV

   MCPARC appreciates all the help and coverage that The Times-West Virginian has given to it's programs and associates.  Below are links to some of those articles.

Track experts to work with MCPARC
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Marc G. Auber
Dan Talbott will meet an official with the National Bicycle League at the Holiday Inn Monday evening.
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Story created Friday, May 10, 2002
MCPARC horseshoe tourneys this summer
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A pair of horseshoe tournaments, at East Marion (Wave-Tek) Park in June and Worthington this July, will be sanctioned by the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association.
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Story created Monday, May 13, 2002
It’s time for vacation
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Marc G. Auber
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Story created Saturday, May 18, 2002
Hutchinson Park to be protected, maintained by MCPARC
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DATELINE: HUTCHINSON
By Marc G. Auber
Hutchinson Park means a lot to this community.
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Story created Friday, May 24, 2002
MCPARC to use former dragway materials
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DATELINE: ELDORA
By Marc G. Auber
Charlie Reese doesn’t like to throw things away that can be used. And through property Fairmont Industrial & Credit Corporation owns the former Fairmont Dragway here that will in the future house an
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Story created Wednesday, June 05, 2002
MCPARC day camp ‘doing a lot more’ this year
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Marc G. Auber
Mel Coleman Jr. has been around long enough to know that kids tend to respond to the positive things that go on in their lives.
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Story created Tuesday, June 18, 2002
Diving into summer season
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Marc G. Auber
From shallow spots where toddlers play to high diving boards above deep water, Marion County residents are cooling down and getting wet this summer.
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Story created Wednesday, June 19, 2002
Poor Farm BMX Park set for Aug. completion
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT —
By Marc G. Auber
Work at the Poor Farm BMX Park has been steady since early spring, and it’s possible that the facility will be functional by August.
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Story created Sunday, July 07, 2002
Project Impact brings camps to Windmill Park
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Misty Poe Phillips
“How do you spell the word ‘teamwork?’” Mike Smith of Hattiesburg, Miss., asked several children on the basketball court of Windmill Park Monday afternoon.
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Story created Tuesday, July 23, 2002
Poor Farm BMX Park opens Friday
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Marc G. Auber
Following a ribbon-cutting Friday afternoon, the Poor Farm BMX Park will officially be open for spinning spokes.
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Story created Thursday, August 08, 2002
Sport ready to take off
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Julie Sheldon
Justin, 20, and Logan Hyde, 18, brothers and BMX (bicycle moto cross) racers, could not contain their excitement for the sport they love — BMX racing.
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Story created Saturday, August 10, 2002
Racing at Poor Farms BMX Park Friday
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Marc G. Auber
It’s official. Marion County youngsters have yet another opportunity to explore for amusement, and it’s about 1,000 feet long and has a bunch of jumps and curves.
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Story created Wednesday, August 14, 2002
Drainage problems slow rail trail work
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Marc G. Auber
Drainage problems exist where a MCTRAIL rail trail head is to be built just off Morgantown Avenue.
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Story created Wednesday, August 21, 2002
Seth Fest Reunion kicking off today
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Marc G. Auber
Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission officials are calling Seth Fest Reunion the last great bash of the summer.
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Story created Sunday, September 01, 2002
Seth Fest races and rocks
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Marc G. Auber
One could stand downtown Monday and, despite blaring horns and revving engines, still hear an even louder but distant sound.
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Story created Tuesday, September 03, 2002
County to buy old Radcliff Bridge, land link in Mon River Trail
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Bill Byrd
The old Radcliff Bridge across the Monongahela River at Pricketts Fort State Park and another land link in the Mon River Trail will be bought for $10,000, Marion County officials said Wednesday.
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Story created Wednesday, September 18, 2002
MCPARC endorses Amendment 2 on tax levies
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Bill Byrd
The board of the Marion County Parks... is the latest county organization to endorse “Amendment 2.”
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Story created Friday, September 20, 2002
Coach in uniform
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Colin White
Kris DeNardi has been around the sport of soccer a long time.
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Story created Monday, September 30, 2002
MCPARC making Retton park better
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Marc G. Auber
Like the merry-go-rounds in so many Marion County parks, Dan Talbott’s mind spins with new ideas.
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Story created Sunday, October 06, 2002
West Fork River trail will have new rest room facility
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DATELINE: MONONGAH
By Marc G. Auber
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Story created Friday, October 25, 2002
Respect for community
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Marc G. Auber
College fraternities can be much more constructive than what now and then meets the eye.
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Story created Thursday, November 07, 2002
MCPARC volunteer Henderson recognized for extensive service
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Marc G. Auber
Ray Henderson is said to be a tremendous value to the Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission.
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Story created Sunday, November 24, 2002
Poor Farm BMX Park wins state recognition
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Marc G. Auber
Turning nothing into something can be a lot of work. The result can be rewarding.
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Story created Wednesday, November 27, 2002
MCPARC gets $118,000 shot in arm from county
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Bill Byrd
The Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission got a $118,000 shot in the arm Friday from the Marion County Commission.
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Story created Friday, December 06, 2002
MCPARC, CVB see benefits in new home
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Misty Poe Phillips
With plans to construct a new building to replace an historical structure, two county entities will find a home that is tailored to fit their needs, officials say.
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Story created Tuesday, December 31, 2002
Parks keeps his pledge to MCPARC
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Marc G. Auber
Marion County Commissioner Alan Parks apparently remembers all of his campaign promises.
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Story created Saturday, January 04, 2003
MCPARC to lose two structures during Connector construction
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Marc G. Auber
Construction of the ... Connector will mean the loss of a pair of significant structures for MCPARC.
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Story created Saturday, January 04, 2003
MCPARC very, very busy in 2003
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Marc G. Auber
Dan Talbott said Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission will be fully occupied in 2003.
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Story created Friday, January 10, 2003
Preparation for BMX season under way
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DATELINE: FAIRMONT
By Marc G. Auber
The first full season of BMX bicycle racing here is just a couple of short months away.
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Story created Thursday, January 30, 2003

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