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SOFTBALL

THe EVCS softball girls are having a great season. They recently beat Calvary 15-7, Hannan 12-3, Tolsia 16-1, and tied Van 9-9. Photographer Alycen Swor recently posted a photo of the team five years ago at their first softball game when they didn’t even have uniforms yet. She also posted photos from this year with their new uniforms. “We’ve come a long way in both skill and style,” she said. Stop by one of the EVCS softball games! They appreciate your support!

HIGH IMPACT CHOIR

The Herbert Hoover High Impact Choir had 22 members who participated in the Kanawha All County Chorus event in April. Congrats to Director Kathy Silber and the talented High Impact Choir members.

HHHS PRESIDENT & FIRST LADY CANDIDATES

Hoover has announced the candidates for President and First Lady for the Class of 2022. The candidates for President are Michael Taylor, Cole Clendenin, Andrew Canterbury, Devin Hatfield, Dylan Paxton and Trevor Rager. First lady candidates include Caroline Woody, Amaira Palmer, Grayson Buckner, Brook Elmore, Elisabeth Dysart, and Kaylee Chandler. Winners will be announced at the Senior Awards Assembly in May.

CONGRATS TO ALL-STATE HHHS WINNERS

The top five AA/A Quarterbacks in WV for 2022 included our own HHHS Quarterback Dane Hatfield. Also, Devin Hatfield was selected to play in the 2022 North South Football Classic. On the court, the WV State Basketball Class AAA All-Tournament Team selected freshman Dane Hatfield, who became the first Husky to ever be selected as All-Tournament. Devin Hatfield was selected as second team All-State. AllState Honorable Mentions included Eli Robertson and Dane Hatfield. Dane Hatfield was also selected as Rookie of the Year in football and basketball for the Kanawha Valley Team. In the Cardinal Conference, both Dane and Devin were selected for football first team. For the All-State Conference teams, Devin was chosen first team/football and second team/basketball. Dane was chosen All-State Conference second team/ football and honorable mention in basketball. Eli Robertson was also chosen as second team/basketball, and All-State Honorable Mentions were Trevor Rager and Dylan Paxton.

WINNING ARCHERS

The Hoover Archery Team competed in the WV State Archery Tournament and took second place. HHHS shot a 3277 and finished with two female individual placers: Jaylen Perdew, third place (286) and Kara Stephens, fifth place (285). Also, Elkview Middle School finished second in the Middle School Division, Elk Center won the elementary division, and Bridge/Clendenin Elementary placed third! Clendenin Bridge hit their highest score of 2886 and only missed second place by 18 points. The National Archery in the Schools Program National Tournament will be May 1214 in Louisville, KY. Great job to the Elk River Archers!

SOFTBALL/BASEBALL

Coach Missy Smith had her #350 win at the Chapmanville Invitational where Hoover defeated Sherman High School 12-1. Congrats Coach Missy!! Be sure to catch one of the exciting Hoover baseball and softball games this month as they wrap up their winning seasons. It’s always a good day to be a Huskie!

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Clendenin Police Dept: Protecting & Supporting Our Community

Certification Proud

Congrats to Patrolman Peyton Carr, 19 years old, of the Clendenin Police Department who recently graduated from the WV State Police Academy. Clendenin Police Officer Justin Watts is now attending the certification training. Once he graduates, all of the Clendenin Police officers will be certified. Clendenin Police Chief Jason E. Mace said, “All officers are required to be certified and have to attend a 12-week certification training. Five of those weeks are onsite 24/7 at the State Police Academy and after that, officers are permitted to come home on weekends. It is an extensive 12-week training.” Mayor Kay Summers said, “I am so proud of the accomplishments of these officers. They have made great strides to ensure Clendenin is a better and safer place to live.”

COPS 4 KIDS

The Clendenin Police Department is teaming up with the WVU Children’s Hospital and needs your help. They are collecting items to bring encouragement to the children who are fighting sickness and disease. Collection items include: stuffed animals; sippy cups; 0-6 month size onesies; Lego kits; coloring books; markers; colored pencils; non-toxic watercolor paint kits; UNO/Phase 10 cards; decks of cards; and sketch books. If you would like to donate any of these items, please drop them off during normal business hours (9 AM-4 PM) at Clendenin Town Hall, 103 First Street. They will be collecting items through the month of June 2022. If you would prefer to make a cash donation instead, please make the check payable to WVU Children’s Hospital.

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Don't Let Spring Gardening Get You Down

Submitted by Andi Geary, MPT, Cert. MDT, ATC, owner of Elk Valley Physical Therapy. Andi has been the owner of EVPT since 2010. She is a 1996 honors graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in sports medicine from University of Charleston and she graduated from WVU with a Masters in Physical Therapy. She is a proud HHHS alumnus and is very active in Elk River athletics and youth programs.

SPINAL CARE WHILE GARDENING

Every year a group of budding gardeners find themselves in trouble among their turnips. Follow these tips to help propagate pansies rather than pain in your potting shed.

PACE YOURSELF

Remember to start slowly in the spring and build up the time per session as you go. You don’t need to do everything at once. WARM UP

Gardening is hard work! Take 5 minutes to stretch and move before you start. Begin with a lighter job before starting to lift or dig. TAKE A BREAK

Try to take a break every 30 minutes. Set an alarm or use an egg timer so you don’t lose track.

USE EQUIPMENT

From kneeling pads to long-handled pruning clippers, there is an abundance of ergonomically designed gardening equipment out there. DON’T TAKE SHORTCUTS

Get up and move rather than reaching across a bed when planting. Your back will thank you for it.

TAKE IT TO ANOTHER LEVEL

Bring the garden to you by using raised beds and pots so you don’t have to bend and dig as much.

ENJOY!

Take some time to reap the benefits of what you sow and enjoy your garden!

Spring is here and with it comes yard work. Flower beds, gardens, and general landscaping can all take a toll on our bodies. The probability of developing back pain following a day of working in the yard is high. Several factors can influence this such as: Bending for long periods of time: leaning forward with a rounded back for long periods places a strain on the ligaments and soft tissue in your back and can cause pain from overstretching if maintained for too long.

Awkward positions: cramped spaces often encourage unfavorable posture/body mechanics.

Heavy lifting: this is one of the most common ways to strain your back. Pushing heavy objects: overloaded wheelbarrow contents can shift causing you to quickly move your body to compensate and result in injury.

Shoveling: poor posture and body mechanics while moving dirt or mulch will place increased strain on your back. The good news is there are several easy things you can do to prevent injury and enjoy the fruits of your labor. For starters, warm up. Take a few minutes to stretch and start with an easy job before tackling a strenuous one. Incorporating frequent breaks is also important. Every 20-30 minutes take a break to prevent fatigue in muscle groups that are not accustomed to completing that type of activity. Don’t hesitate to split your work up over several days. Another easy tip is to stay close to your project. Move around your work space to stay close to the area you are working in instead of stretching to help decrease the strain on your low back. Always be aware of posture and body mechanics while working and especially when lifting. Try using raised gardens and work surfaces so you don’t have to bend as much while completing your project. Also, using ergonomically designed gardening equipment to assist you will decrease the strain placed on your body. If you do experience pain while working, stop immediately to prevent worsening of symptoms. Ice or heat can be used to assist with muscle soreness. Always pay attention to sitting posture during breaks as this can also increase the strain placed on soft tissue. Often, standing and leaning backwards several times with your hands bracing your low back will alleviate the strain placed on your back from working with a forward bent posture. By making a few adjustments to your yard work habits, you will be able to prevent injury and enjoy working outdoors this spring.

We’ll be open on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 8th & Sunday before Memorial Day, May 29th | 11 am - 3 pm

Come see our small garden center with a variety of Memorial Day/Mother’s Day arrangements, live flowers and baskets.

We also have a variety of spring scented candles, furniture and farmhouse/primitive décor.

304-965-2447

STORE HOURS

Mon - Fri: 10am - 6pm Sat: 9am - 3pm 4952 Elk River Road S., Elkview, WV 25071

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