Joe Manchin III, Governor

Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : March 6, 2006

Hoy Murphy , Public Information Officer (304) 558-3381 hoymurphy@wvdnr.gov

Contact: Stephanie Bailey, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park (304) 456-4300 parks@westvirginia.com

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Spring Cleanup Weekend

April 28-30

  Cass Scenic Railroad State Park in Pocahontas County has scheduled its Annual Spring Cleanup Weekend April 28-30, 2006 . Projects for this weekend include cleaning up the town, planting flower beds, repairing picket fences, painting, cleaning up river bank, repairing picnic tables and other projects.

  Participants will receive free motor car rides and viewing of the Cass Showcase.  The event will start with a welcome and organizational meeting at 7 p.m. Friday. Work sessions will start at 9 a.m. Saturday 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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