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July 12, 2005
 
Charlie’s Boys Come to Bluestone Conference Center
 
Article and Photos by Cheryl Miller
 
Summers County, WV (Special to HNN) -- For years I’ve jokingly told Bluestone Patrons that spring officially starts when the bulldozer and backhoe pull into the parking lot of the conference center.
 
Spring happened very early this year, January to be exact. We decided to take advantage of the incredibly warm January weather and break ground on three major projects. Excavation began at the Hogan Site, the once Wagon Site and behind the pool. Two new bathhouses were designed to meet the needs of Bluestone’s program and facilities. A huge 40 by 60 foot picnic shelter would be erected at the Hogan’s to prevent rain from altering Hogan programming. Platforms for tents would be a welcome addition .
 
For many years church members from the Huntington, Charleston and Parkersburg areas have been volunteering their time here at Bluestone. This year the infamous Charlie’s Boys put in a week of sweat and fellowship as the hammered away at the new Explorer Site Bathhouse. Stories were shared and Dutch Oven desserts were made and they didn’t even let a few raindrops dampen their spirits or work ethic. It is important to note that all work done on all three projects, except for the initial excavation, was done completely with volunteer service.
 
The Hogan Picnic Shelter is ready for use and the Explorer Bathhouse is nearing completion. Four new tent platforms will also allow for dryer camping out at the new Explorer site. Much appreciation goes out to these guys who left their comfortable homes in the Huntington area, traveled three hours south, and gave their time and knowledge to a worthy cause. We love you guys. Thank you and God Bless!