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FA L L 2021
Community involvement has been the chief factor in the development of Dear Friends,
Oglebay as a self-sustaining enterprise and is one of the finest
examples of what can result if we put the American Ideals to work. I love fall. The trees show their true
FOUNDATION
colors, shortened days with cooler
– Courtney Burton, Jr.
Grandson of Earl & Sallie Oglebay ERIKS E. JANELSINS
weather bring texture to the sky,
President & CEO and savory stews and roasts gather
DAVID M. WEAVER us together at the table. As a four-
Chairman season destination, we work hard
LISA ALLEN to ensure that special things happen
Vice Chairman
throughout the year, but fall just
CARTER A. KENAMOND, M.D. seems right for family, for memories,
Secretary/Treasurer
for Oglebay.
D. LYN DOTSON
JOSEPH C. EDDY Before we “fall” into autumn, let’s reflect on how incredible
SUE SEIBERT FARNSWORTH*
the summer 2021 season was in the park we all love. Record
attendance on the golf courses, sold-out lodge and cottages,
CHRISTOPHER C. FREEMAN
a pool bursting with swimmers – Oglebay felt the love all
SUZANNE ROHRIG GAISER
summer long. We are grateful to so many guests, visitors, and
JOSEPH N. GOMPERS donors who made Oglebay their destination of choice. While
WILBUR S. JONES, JR.*
much fun was had – incredible live music five to six times a
week for example – much work was happening behind the
R. GREGORY MCDERMOTT
scenes.
DAVID H. MCKINLEY
CHAD H. REMP The Good Zoo continues to blossom under the leadership of
CHERYL DEAN RILEY its director, Dr. Joe Greathouse. New and enhanced habitats,
new animals, new Encounters – if you haven’t been to the zoo
JOAN C. STAMP
recently, make plans. Bring the little – and not so little – ones in
G. RANDOLPH WORLS
Chairman Emeritus
your life and visit the amazing animals in our care.
Emeritus Board Members:
ROLAND L. HOBBS* Thanks to the Oglebay team, the thankless, everlasting task
DONALD H. HOFREUTER, M.D.*
G. OGDEN NUTTING*
of trail maintenance continued this summer. Some critical
GARY E. WEST infrastructure repairs will have a long-lasting impact and make
*Board Members who established
everyone much safer getting off the beaten path.
the Oglebay Foundation in 1996
Oglebayfest, the park’s annual "thank you" to the community,
is right around the corner. What a difference the tincture of
time can have – it only takes a moment, and memories are
made. Please share your memories of Oglebay this fall with us.
We’d welcome the opportunity to share your Oglebay story
OGLEBAY FOUNDATION STAFF:
with everyone.
Eriks Janelsins – President & CEO - ejanelsins@oglebayfoundation.org
Randy Worls – Chairman Emeritus - rworls@oglebayfoundation.org
It’s our love of Oglebay and our collected Oglebay stories that
Michael Hires – Director, Annual Giving & Communications - mhires@oglebayfoundation.org
make this park our park, an amazing place to come back to
Kathryn Kelly – Director, Grants & Proposals - kkelly@oglebayfoundation.org time and time again.
Cathy Voellinger – Office Manager & Executive Assistant - cvoellinger@oglebayfoundation.org
The Oglebay Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation devoted to inspiring donors to invest in Oglebay
and Wheeling Park. The foundation raises strategic support through donations from private individuals,
corporations, and foundation giving. In 2020, the Foundation provided $4 million supporting ongoing Cover Photo
programs and projects in the parks. For more information, visit www.oglebayfoundation.org. BADEN POWELL
THEN&NOW
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Oglebay Through The Years
THE RED BARN IN OGLEBAY'S GOOD ZOO ANCHORS THE FAMILY FARMYARD EXPERIENCE.
"Our family has always enjoyed the parks,
and we feel it’s important to include the
Oglebay Foundation in our estate plans."
Information about specific support options available at
304-243-4166 • OGLEBAYFOUNDATION.ORG
Oglebay continues to be the crown jewel of municipal parks anywhere in the world.
Your investments in the Oglebay Foundation ensure that Oglebay will be here for FOUNDATION
generations to come. Submit your family photos to foundation@oglebay.com.
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program at West Liberty University. This
NEW ZOO
semester’s Zoo Science program will
AT
have nearly 100 undergraduate and 15
graduate students.
THE ROOM TO ROAM
Located just beyond the animal hospital,
the African Adventure area was created in
2019 to group together the zoo’s animals
native to Africa. The serval's new habitat is
four times larger than its previous one. The
serval now has room to stretch those legs,
which are the longest of any cat relative to
its body size. With a golden-yellow to buff
coat marked with spots and stripes, you’ll
have to keep your eyes peeled to find her.
Additional habitat space provides the
serval with a sense of security that is critical
to successful breeding programs.
“All of the upgrades happening at the
zoo make being an animal keeper even
more fun. The enhancements provide the
animals with options and opportunities to
keep them active, engaged and provide
for their enrichment,” explained Jenna
Vanness, Oglebay Good Zoo Animal
Good Zoo Senior Program Keeper Courtney Snyder (l) and Animal Keeper One. “When the animals are
Keeper Jenna Vanness (r) with black-and-white ruffed lemurs. happy and healthy, it just makes all of us
so proud.”
animals in new and enhanced habitats. The serval now enjoys both indoor and
The Good Zoo is doing incredibly important work “As we grow the number of animals in our outdoor spaces as well as a porch in its
right here in Oglebay. care, we’re prioritizing providing space enclosure, strategically placed near the
for additional endangered species,” playground. The children at play present
As the only zoo in West Virginia accredited the survival of species threatened or Greathouse explained. Over 75 percent much needed psychological stimulation
by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums endangered in the wild. for the serval. Another exciting habitat
of the animals in the zoo’s care participate
(AZA), the Good Zoo participates in in vital breeding programs. improvement is the addition of sun tunnels
over 20 Species Survival Plan (SSP) Under the leadership of Zoo Director creating natural photo periods, which are
cooperative breeding programs. SSP’s Dr. Joe Greathouse, the Good Zoo is Additionally, the Good Zoo offers hands- beneficial to animals managed in human
were developed in 1981 to help ensure expanding to accommodate additional on training for the Zoo Science studies care. And the interior viewing area also
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provides space for year-round serval wild. As females of all species know, the zoo. All new lighting are LED fixtures on
animal encounters for our guests. female ruffed lemur rules the roost. both new exterior light posts and all new
interior fixtures. The red barn has new ADA
Rounding out the African Adventure The former serval habitat has been accessible family bathrooms that feature
experience are two black-and-white revamped to house a NEW animal – the changing areas in both male and female
ruffed lemurs, which joined our animal Pallas’s cat. With a long, dense, light facilities and utilize water conserving
family in the spring of 2021. They reside grey coat and rounded ears – set low on enhancements.
in the former Lorikeet Landing area. These the side of its head – and long bushy tail,
highly social animals are native to the tree the species is well suited to the cold of New paving has been done on the path
canopy of eastern Madagascar. They eat its native range from the Caucasus to the within the zoo as well as the parking lot
mostly fruit and are often seen hanging South Siberian Mountains. outside. Old concrete pads have also
from their hind legs to collect food in the been replaced, all for better stroller and
We will also be welcoming a male Linne’s wheelchair access and maneuverability.
two-toed sloth and male Grevy’s zebra
later this fall. True to our tag line, "The Good Zoo is
great and getting better all the time."
In another change, the Chinese gorals Special thanks to our donors, the Helen
have been moved across from the red barn J. Prince Foundation, the Driehorst Family
to a new habitat, triple the size of their old Foundation, the George W. Bowers
one. There is a viewing deck overlooking Family Charitable Trust, Land & Water
the wooded habitat, intentionally kept Conservation Fund, and zoo members
natural so the animals will feel more secure just like you.
when breeding is introduced in the near
future. More stories will be coming to highlight
efforts to save the red wolf and more new
“Our goral habitat’s naturalistic features guest enhancements and programs, so
provide keepers and educators more stay tuned!
opportunities to highlight behaviors Chinese Goral
the animals exhibit in the wild,” shared
Courtney Snyder, Good Zoo Senior The Pallas's Cat is one of the newest additions to the Good Zoo.
Program Keeper. “When the animals are
comfortable and just doing their thing, it
gives our guests a really great experience.”
Malika, Oglebay’s serval, will be COMPLETING OUR MISSION
moving to the new serval habitat. The Good Zoo provides educational
She has been at the Good Zoo exhibits and programs designed
for five years, joining us as part of to promote an awareness of and
appreciation for wildlife while also
the serval SSP program when she
instilling a conservation ethic. With that
was several months old. purpose in mind, decisions are made with
sustainability playing an important role in
all the improvements happening at the
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ROOMS FOR
IMPROVEMENT
From business or club meetings to over the last eight months. Most notably
Everyone notices the
beauty of the setting, but
conferences and weddings, events are a technology upgrades have made a real it’s in the production where
critical part of Oglebay’s business model. difference.
A team of sales people, coordinators,
the magic happens.
specialists, chefs, bartenders, and servers Yanik offered, “The changes in our event
come together to make them all successful. spaces are elevating the guest experience
And behind the scenes is a little known by removing hurdles that come with
group, Oglebay’s Conference Service introducing third-party technology and
Set-Up Crew, a four-person team lead by equipment. With all of these tools in
Manager Ryan Yanik. These resident “Four- house, we’re no longer troubleshooting
midable” superheroes are responsible the compatibility among Oglebay’s
for room set up – everything from tables technology, third-party tools and the
and chairs to technology, signage, and event host’s computer needs. We’re free
more details than most guests could even to spend our time and energy ensuring
imagine. that events go smoothly, and are up to
Oglebay’s standard.”
Our set-up crew has been singing the
praises of the event space upgrades that The six conference rooms behind Glessner
have happened throughout Wilson Lodge Auditorium were completely redone this
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SETTING THE STAGE
Window Trim Wallpaper Shiplap Trim Wallpaper
summer. Two rooms have been combined In addition to the technology upgrades all
into a new larger, more useable space. the spaces have new window treatments
The five refurbished spaces have been – and in some new windows as well – LED
named for the beautiful mountain ranges lighting, with luxurious wall and floor
The 4-midable Four: (l-r) Dave Smith, Liam Peklinsky, Luke Beall, and Ryan Yanik of West Virginia: Spruce, Seneca, Shavers, coverings.
Allegheny and Shenandoah.
Up-lighting capabilities have been
With these renovations completed, all incorporated into Glessner Auditorium. The
lodge event spaces are equipped with team can change the look of the room from
intuitive wireless capabilities connecting Mountaineer Blue and Gold to Buckeye
to Zoom-friendly webcam enabled Scarlet and White or any combination
monitors, lighting and sound all controlled desired. Lighting aside, the incredible
by wall mounted touch panels. In larger surround sound gives Glessner full-on
spaces screens and projectors are hidden production abilities for concerts, weddings,
seamlessly in the ceiling. These retractable events, meetings and more.
projectors and screens convert a meeting
room into a ballroom at the flip of a switch. Regardless of the type of event, these
“The technical upgrades have removed unsung and often invisible superheroes play
a lot of the last minute scrambles – the an important role making Oglebay events
unrequested projectors and screens,” Dave successful. Everyone notices the beauty of
Smith, Conference Service Set-Up team the setting, but it’s in the production where
member observed. As a four-year veteran, the magic happens.
Smith knows all too well the impact these
last minute changes have on everything Reserve one of these spaces for your next
from guest sight lines to guest safety. “These special occasion and experience these
built in upgrades mean we’re not delaying a improvements firsthand. Memories are just
meeting by taping down cords and moving waiting to be made.
tables to accommodate technology.”
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And all at once,
summer collapsed into fall…
Oscar Wilde
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Jay Keefer, M.D.
Making a Difference IN THE PARKS
Jay Keefer loves trees. The Wheeling native studying the magnificence of the human
was born on Wheeling Island. Growing up, body. Now I study trees. Trees ask for so
his family would go on leaf-peeping tours little and give back so much,” he observed.
of West Virginia every October. “There’s When Jay retired in 2005, he served as a
no prettier place to see the beauty of trees park ranger for a few years.
than West Virginia,” Jay shared. His favorite
tree is the Sugar Maple and he’s in good When asked about his love of the park Jay
company – the Sugar Maple is the only tree said, “This place started as a forest, it was
cleared for farming, then grew to a gracious
that is the official tree of four different states
(NY, VT, WV, & WI). It’s also the national estate that was gifted to Wheeling as a city
tree of Canada. park and what a gift! It grew to be a resort
and conference center. Today Oglebay is
Jay has spent a large part of his life at far greater than any of those things. This
Oglebay. Now 86 years of age, he park is a very, very special place with more
remembers his first job waiting on tables than 2,000 spectacular acres. There’s no
for 50 cents an hour during the ballroom place like it anywhere.”
dances at the Pine Room back in 1951. He
also spent college summers working as a The Keefer Family established a fund
lifeguard at the Oglebay pool. to support the walking trails in Susanne
Keefer’s memory. Jay continues to fund
Jay met his wife, Susanne (Susie), at tree removal and planting in the park
Oglebay. Together they raised a family, that has meant so much to him during
just a few miles from the park. When Mrs. his lifetime through annual gifts to the
Keefer learned of a family history with Oglebay Foundation. He has also made
diabetes, the couple decided to walk estate plans to support the park's trees,
Oglebay four miles a day regardless of the which will continue to provide for all of
weather. Given the amount of time they us for generations to come. What a gift
spent in the park, it comes as no surprise indeed.
there is very little of the park he hasn’t
covered; and very few of the 100+ species
of trees Jay hasn’t seen. Thanks to their For more information on ways your
estate can shape the parks you love, go
efforts, Susie never developed diabetes.
to oglebaygiving.org or contact the
Since her passing Jay continues to walk the
Foundation at 304-243-4166.
park twice a day with his beloved miniature
schnauzers, Onslow and Emmet.
A retired obstetrician, Jay says he delivered
more than 6,000 babies right here in
E A R L W. O G L E B AY
Wheeling. “I spent my professional life LEGACY SOCIETY Jay Keefer, with his beloved miniature
schnauzers, Onslow and Emmet.
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THE
HORNE FAMILY
TENNIS CENTER
Dedicated June 19, 2021
to Wheeling. An accomplished collegiate each of the children played often at
tennis player, she quickly gravitated Oglebay and on their high school tennis
to Oglebay’s tennis courts, where she teams. Bob won two West Virginia state
played often and made many lifelong high school championships, captained
friends. She was known for her love of Harvard’s team and won the National
Making friends, building community, the sport, enthusiastic and competitive
spirit, and unorthodox (yet effective!)
35’s Grass Court Doubles Championship
with popular Oglebay teaching pro John
and developing character through the strokes. Audrey was a firm believer in the
benefits of a good education, and she
Chatlak.
game of tennis served for 17 years on the Ohio County The Horne Family chose to support
Board of Education and 12 years on the Oglebay and its Tennis Center to give
Fred Horne was born in 1930 to Jean grew to be a ladies department store. West Virginia State Board of Education, back to the Wheeling community which
and Max Horne, who immigrated as After attending college and a stint in the including terms as President of each. gave all of them much happiness over the
children to the U.S. from Eastern Europe army, Fred returned to Wheeling to work course of many years. The family’s hope
in the early 1900s. Jean and Max settled in the store and eventually became its Audrey and Fred’s children – Amy, Bob, is that adults and children will always
near Pittsburgh, married and eventually President and owner. David and Pam – enjoyed all that Oglebay have a first-class facility at Oglebay
opened a small clothing store. When a and Wheeling Park had to offer, including where they can play tennis, make friends,
Sears opened nearby and threatened their Audrey Horne grew up in New York City the day camp, swimming, tennis, golf and build community, and develop character
business in 1932, they moved to Wheeling and Chicago and, upon graduating from ice hockey. It was Audrey’s love of tennis, through the game of tennis.
and opened Horne’s of Wheeling, which college in 1955, married Fred and moved however, that was most infectious, andAMERICAN IDEAL | 19
Fry, Italian to Grill nights. One cottage hosts
breakfast – talk about a lot of eggs! During the
week, there are talent shows, movie nights, and
the Annual Kenny O Golf Tournament, in its 36th
year, named for cousin Kenny O’Connell who
passed away 16 years ago.
With all the moving parts, and a large number of
people coming and going, we asked the family
what keeps them coming back year after year.
Steve Morgan summed it up, commenting, “The
point of Morganfest is for family members to
develop friendships, not just to see each other
for a few hours a year, and there’s a difference.”
Here’s to Morganfest 2022 and beyond! Thanks
to the family for reminding us of what really
matters.
MORGANS
MORGANFEST BY THE NUMBERS
2021 50 YEARS OF FAMILY
First Generation: 9
Second Generation: 29
Grandma Morgan (front center) surrounded by the First Third Generation: 54
Generation: Gerry and Marie seated and Morgan Brothers
standing: Wally, Bernie, Father Leo, Bob, Joe, Leo & Paul. Fourth Generation: 54
Fifth Generation: 2
The logistics of bringing together more than 160 wanted the next generation to be as close as they cottages on a lottery basis, two brothers came And counting... twins and a third cousin
people – 150 are in the photo – requires serious were which inspired the annual family tradition. to Oglebay every February to ensure that a will be added to the family at the end of this
planning. It has been said, “there is no last sufficient number of cottages were available to year or in early January 2022!
(final) year until you’re gone,” according to Ron During the weeklong celebration, family house everyone.
Vogler, a Morgan family “outlaw,” as all brothers members come and go based on vacation time,
and sisters-in-law are lovingly known. Ron, Jack travel schedules and the like. Coming from as In addition to the people, there’s all the stuff.
Davis and Steve Morgan spearhead the annual far away as Alaska and West Palm Beach, Florida Check in day is more like “move-in-day”
reunion. and every point in between, getting everyone when dozens of tables, chairs, tents, games,
together at the same time is a scheduling tour de decorations, kegs, a snow cone machine, beer
The family refers to the original nine siblings who force. trailer, and other supplies arrive. On Sunday,
started coming to Oglebay as the first generation. a Catholic Mass is held in one of the cabins
Comprised of seven brothers and two sisters Due to the significance of the 50th Reunion followed by a picnic which is THE reunion. A
they were all very close growing up in Wheeling. Anniversary, delayed one year because of tradition started by Father Leo Morgan, OFM
When the two sisters and their families moved Covid-19, attendance was up. The need for CAP, the eldest of the first generation.
out of the area, all nine siblings decided to pool cottages jumped from seven or eight to 12! The Newest addition: Temperance Marie Addair, born
July 5, 2021, in Plymouth, IN. 8lbs 10oz and 20 inches long
their resources and rent Goldenrod cottage for Morgans make their reservations as far into the Various cottages host a themed dinner covering at birth. She will attend her first Morganfest in 2022.
the week over the July 4th holiday in 1970. They future as the park allows. When the park rented a wide range of cuisines from Mexican, DeepAMERICAN IDEAL | 21
WALK ON THE
WILD SIDE
Take a Stroll Through
Oglebay's Updated Trails
Of all the paths you take in life,
make sure a few of them are dirt.
JOHN MUIR
and more remote the trail, the greater the surrounding natural beauty, the team looks divert water and the bridge’s footing was
distance it is for the team to get to “the for creative long-term solutions that make reinforced to improve its stability.
office” every day. Some of the hardest work the trails safer overall. This summer the team
is simply getting necessary supplies to the focused their efforts largely on Falls Vista, While the summer season is ending, efforts
Oglebay’s trail system provides an amazing site locations. Driehorst, Thoreau and Muir trails. will continue through the fall. The team’s
opportunity for guests and visitors to work may never end, but their efforts are
explore the untamed world surrounding It comes as no surprise that trail maintenance Those beautiful days in June, July and August certainly worth it.
the park. The trails’ naturalistic look may is a Sisyphean task. While there is always kept the team busy removing invasive
appear untouched but, a team of dedicated work to be done, the effort provides guests species – or at least keeping them at bay
employees have spent the last several years that love getting off the beaten path so much – such as Japanese stilt grass, knot weed,
exploring unobtrusive enhancements for joy. In fact, a major way the team knows their garlic mustard and barberry.
improved ways to commune with the trees efforts are appreciated comes directly from
and forests around us. guest response. We have been told more This season saw much success. A trail
than once that it’s not just the quality of addition formed a continuous loop around
With more than 15 miles of “inventory” an the trails, but also how consistently they’re the property. Significant accomplishments
unending supply of ingenuity and hard maintained. include repairs to a major soil slip on the
work make all the difference in trail upkeep. Falls trail that exposed a pipe. The team was
In fact, just walking the trails on a regular Compliments aside, drainage problems able to build the soil back up, reinforcing its
basis has a major impact on how well they and soil erosion are recurring issues. bed with nearby rocks. A small foot bridge
are maintained. Keep in mind, the longer With a sensitivity toward maintaining the was also shored up with piping installed toWALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Improved Retail at Oglebay!
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Stephanie and Ken Nanners
with their dogs Buck and Bear
New on the Hilltop
CARRIAGE HOUSE
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OGLEBAY INSTITUTE GLASS MUSEUM
Oglebay’s trails are practically connected to our backyard and are an important WHEELING ARTISAN SHOP
part of our daily lives. We can round up the dogs and hike for hours and never see
a car. We love the upgrade that created a 5 mile trail loop. No matter the season,
the trails and the park as a whole, provide a calming anchor to us, our family, and
our community. The Ohio Valley wouldn’t be the same without Oglebay.
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