VOLUME 01 | ISSUE 01 | DEC 2018
INAUGURAL ISSUE
ELK RIVER LIVING Mortar and Memories
Leah Parsons Drake felt the impact of the demolition of HHHS like so many others in our community. She noticed the bricks among the piles of debris. What she did with them became a wonderful and meaningful story.
Remembering HHHS
The water is gone, but the recovery continues as a community comes to grip with writing the next chapter of Herbert Hoover High School. Several alumni share some fond memories and turn an eye to the future.
Greater Tater Casserole Warm up your winter bones with this simple yet delicious cheesy potato recipe from Joan Knight Young. It’s the perfect comfort food for the holidays - just don’t count on having much for leftovers.
Ace Ambassador
Ace Payne Underwood is the March of Dimes new Charleston Ambassador. The Underwood family shares their story, and how the March of Dimes provides the support and resources for so many others. You can help!
December’s Hero
We are remembering a special Veteran from Clendenin this month, Hoyt Newman. In addition to serving our country, Hoyt owned and operated the Clendenin Dairy Queen, home of one of the best hotdogs on the Elk.
BACKPACK BLESSINGS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Around the Elk
Thanksgiving dinners served from Crown Catering in Clendenin, Herbert Hoover Huskie yard signs for sale, a 93rd birthday celebrated, a 27-point buck, and a HHHS High Impact Show Choir t-shirt fundraiser we’ve got you covered.