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Village Jewel for Sale By Justin Waybright
l Volume 115 l Issue 12
Blenko: A Haven for Collectors
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By Justin Waybright
BARBOURSVILLE - In the heart of this village lies acres of opportunity. The Brickyard Property is one of Cabell County’s hidden gems and Barboursville’s unveiled treasures. The flat, developed land arrests the attention of potential businesses across the Tri-State. With water, gas, electric and sewer in place, this 20-acre piece of real estate is ripe for the harvest. George Carico, member of the Marshall University Brownsfield Asst. Center sees major potential for the land once used for refurbishing brick-making equipment. “The infrastructure is there,” he said. “It’s in Barboursville and it makes perfect sense.” Easy access to U.S. 60 and I64, combined with a complete, shovel-ready site, make this
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MILTON - The sunrise brought crowds to Blenko Glass Saturday morning. More than 100 men, women and children stood in a line that stretched all the way to the main road at Pumpkin Park. They had determination, anticipation and excitement in their eyes. They were on a mission. Custom glass drew them inside the factory like a magnet. People swarmed tables, containing a plethora of one-of-a-kind glass products. All the colors of the rainbow sparkled and shimmered under the lights of Blenko’s store and warehouse. Shayne and Robin Norris of Charleston were happy to be the collector’s paradise. “We come here quite a bit and
love their glass,” said Shayne Norris. “Even in antique shops, we’re always looking for something unique that Blenko makes.” Robin Norris loves the styles and supporting the local business. “I love the colors,” she said. “They’re made here, in America, in our town.” Mr. Norris looked toward the factory entrance. “They are still hand-blown here, but a lot of people still don’t even know what Blenko is,” he said. Inside the warehouse, Officer Manager Christy Gibson sorted through hand-blown vases and décor. After four years with Blenko, she still gets excited during events like this. “I like these events,” Gibson said. “It’s fun getting the glasses put together and meeting the public, who have never been here.”
Collector’s paradise - People crowd into the warehouse at Blenko Glass Saturday. The Spring event drew hundreds. Photo by Justin Waybright She examined some unique pieces and wrapped them. “We are one of the last handmade companies in the U.S. - we
are one of the large factories left,” said Gibson. “Since 1921, our SEE BLENKO ON PAGE 6
SEE JEWEL ON PAGE 5
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Cabell Midland FFA participates in WV State Ham Bacon & Egg Sale in Charleston SUBMITTED ARTICLE and PHOTOS The Cabell Midland FFA recently participated in the WV State Ham Bacon & Egg Sale in Charleston. The event was held on March 11th at the Capitol Complex with FFA participants from across the state in atten-
dance. There were over 50 egg participants, but only the top 10 got to sell. Cabell Midland’s Gabby Pagano had the Grand Champion Eggs (sold to Kroger for $1,000) and Zachary Call had the 5th place eggs (sold for $800 to
Precisioned Components and Larry Simmons Farms). There were over 70 ham and bacon projects, but only the top 50 of each sell. Cabell Midland had five entries to place in the top 50. Sierrah Gaddy (ham sold for $10 pound) and Andrew Linville
(ham sold for $10 pound to Kroger) and Madison Parsons (bacon sold for $25 pound to O V Smith), Ciara Roberts (bacon sold for $22 pound to Kroger) and Andrew Linville (bacon sold for $22.50 to Empire). Also, Katie SEE FFA ON PAGE 22
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