Joe Manchin III, Governor

Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : March 21, 2005

Hoy Murphy , Public Information Officer (304) 558-3380 hoymurphy@wvdnr.gov

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Spring Clean Up Weekend

April 22 - 24

  In cooperation with the West Virginia Make It Shine Program, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park in Pocahontas County will hold its Second Annual Spring Clean Up Weekend April 22 - 24, 2005 . Projects for this weekend include general town clean up, building flower beds, repairing picket fences, painting, river bank clean-up, picnic table repair, installation of grills, playground installation and other projects.

  Participants will receive free motor car rides and viewing of the Cass Showcase.  The event starts with a welcome and organizational meeting on Friday at 7 p.m. Work sessions will start on Saturday at 9 a.m. with a covered dish dinner and group photo at 6 p.m. Sunday will include devotions at 9 a.m. and departure at 10 a.m.

  To register or for more information, please contact Cass Scenic Railroad State Park at (304) 456-4300 or 1-800-CALL WVA.

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