Good morning, Meigs County. When it comes to investing in our future, local leaders are stepping up in remarkable ways. Westfield and Waters Fanta Insurance Agency have poured $6,500 into the Parkersburg YMCA's youth programs, continuing an impressive eight-year partnership that has generated over $60,000 for community organizations. This financial boost arrives just as the Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival finds a new home in Belpre's Civitan Park, where everything from Chinese Sichuan Opera face-changing to belly dancing is celebrating our region's rich diversity.
Behind these community transformations are inspiring individual journeys like Max Anderson's. After relocating from California during the pandemic, this determined student found his calling through high school crew and is now excelling in sports medicine at the Washington County Career Center. With certifications already in hand and professional shadowing experience, Anderson's path from pandemic transplant to future physical therapist showcases the resilience that defines our community's next generation.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🤝 Local insurance giants donate $6,500 to transform youth programs. Westfield and Waters Fanta Insurance Agency have partnered to support the Parkersburg YMCA through Westfield's Legacy of Caring program, which recognizes top-performing insurance agencies. The donation will help the YMCA expand programming specifically for older youth who are currently underserved at the facility. Waters Fanta Insurance Agency is the only agency in West Virginia to receive this designation, marking their eighth consecutive year as an award recipient. Since 2018, the agency has partnered with the Westfield Foundation to award a total of $60,500 to various local organizations.
🌍 Cultural festival finds new home in Belpre after 29 years. The Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival relocated to Civitan Park due to renovations at its usual Parkersburg venue. Attendees enjoyed diverse performances including Chinese Sichuan Opera face-changing dance, Japanese fan dance, and blues music. Food vendors offered international cuisines while children participated in free cultural activities. The three-day celebration continues through Sunday with performances ranging from Native American music to belly dancing, highlighting the festival's mission of inclusivity and cultural appreciation.
🚣♂️ COVID couldn't stop Max Anderson's journey to become a physical therapist. After moving from California to Marietta during the pandemic, Anderson found his passion through high school crew and is now thriving at the Washington County Career Center. The rising senior is enrolled in sports medicine and exercise science, earning certifications while maintaining honors status. Anderson shadows professionals at a local CrossFit gym and competes in medical terminology competitions. His ultimate goal? Rowing for Marietta College before opening his own physical therapy clinic.
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
-Proverbs 3:5-6
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