Blackwater Bear Comes out of Hibernation Looking for a Home: Retired Division of Natural Resources Bear Man, Joe Riffenberger, has donated this hand carved bear to the Blackwater Campaign of the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy. Joe wants you to join with him in protecting the Blackwater Canyon and getting it into public ownership. Please help by bidding on this friendly bear made of cherry wood by calling (304) 345-7663 before June 1, 2000. We will give you the latest bid and call you during the final week to see if you want to go higher. The bidding can also be done on our website: <www.wvhighlands.org>. The bear will be on display at the WV Highlands Conservancy Spring Review at the Cheat Mountain Club from April 28-30, 2000. Help Save Blackwater Canyon...Buy the Blackwater Bear. Bidding starts at $500.