Elk River Living Magazine | Volume 04 | Issue 07 | July 2022

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BACK-TO-BACK-TOBACK-TO-BACK-TOBACK The Lady Husky

Roots and Resilience The Elk's Journal and Elk Reflects combine to share an inspiring article by local author and entrepreneur, Matt Holbert.

Legacy Continues The Elk's Cookbook Your garden has the perfect ingredients for Broccoli Salad, a combo of flavors that makes an incredible summer dish.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Clendenin: Building the trail back through entrepreneurship

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Welcome

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Our Proud Sponsors

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The Elk's Cookbook:

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Reader Submission

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Trail Mix

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The Elk's Students

Broccoli Casserole

Matt Holbert and his wife, Nikki, believed and invested in his hometown of Clendenin, the newest Elk River Trail Town.

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FEATURE STORY

Sweet Resounding Victory Seniors Caroline Woody and Grayson Bucker graduate and reflect on their Lady Huskie Legendary Trail of Championships.

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Don’t Sweat It! Bike It! Bikes are back in stock! If you are considering purchasing a bike, visit Elk City Cycles and The Charleston Bicycle Center for great selections and amazing customer service.

FROM THE EDITOR

HELLO & Welcome Back!

Welcome to July!

How about those Lady Huskies!!!! We were already at the press with our June issue when the Hoover softball girls advanced to the state playoffs. This month we are proud to recognize our five-time consecutive champions with another previous championship for a total of 6! Be sure to see our article that features seniors Caroline Woody and Grayson Buckner, leaders and allstars on the team, as they leave the Hoover legacy to continue their college softball careers.

This month we have combined our Elk Reflects and The Elk’s Journal to include a reprint of an article written by Clendenin native, Matt Holbert. His inspirational words reflect on Clendenin’s history and their future. He and his wife, Nikki, are truly amazing entrepreneurs with Elk River hearts.

Also in this issue, we talked with two bicycle businesses, Elk City Cycles and The Charleston Bicycle Center. Last summer’s inventory was scarce but this year if you are thinking about purchasing a bike, good news: you have a wide selection of colors, makes and types to choose from to accommodate your biking needs.

Everyone thought summer was never going to arrive, but June proved us wrong as the heat and humidity arrived with a vengeance. The thunderstorms in June also brought back memories of how the Elk River was devastated overnight by The Flood of 2016. I watched videos and facebook posts of the Pinch/Quick communities which clearly took the brunt of the June 17 storm this year. It reminded me how quickly a storm can turn our lives upside down. Without a doubt, the Flood of 2016 remains one of the most heart-breaking memories of my lifetime.

If you know me, you know I focus on the wonderful people and businesses of the Elk River.

This month I also included a photo from our Tawney album, featuring our son, Nate (proud Hoover 1995 alum) and our grandon, Gage, in our Reader Submission. So many catalysts for joy in my life: being a wife, a mom, a grandma, a sister, an aunt, a daughter, a friend…take time for all of the hugs! They are a special gift.

Remember you are loved, my friends!

Remember, there’s no place like home...on the Elk River. cyndi@elkriverliving.com

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On the cover: Graduating and award-winning Lady Huskie seniors: Caroline Woody and Grayson Buckner.

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AT THE LIBRARY

Libraries are more than just stores of books and knowledge. They are the cornerstone of neighborhoods and communities.

OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES! Elk Valley Branch Summer Library Club - July 2022

July 6

10:30 am

Jump into Storytime

Children under 5

July 7

6 pm

Full STEM Ahead: Ocean Voyage

Children & Families

July 12

6:30 pm

Teens: Nerf Wars

Teen

July 13

10:30 am

Jump in Storytime

Children under 5

July 13

6 pm

Tony M. Music: The Science of Sound

Children & Families

July 19

2 pm

Elk Valley Book Group

Adults & Seniors

July 20

10:30 am

Jump into Storytime

Children Under 5

July 21

2 - 4 pm

Kids’ Crafternoon: Oceans of Crafts

Families & Children

July 23

11 am

Mark Daniel, Mission Explore: The Sea Monster Adventure

Children & Families

July 26

6 pm

History Alive! Col. Ruby Bradley

Adults, All Ages

July 27

10:30 am

Jump into Storytime

Children Under 5

July 28

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Kids’ SLC Finale: Beach Bash

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Elk Valley Library Board Big Book Sale Thursday, August 4 • 5 pm - 7:30 pm EARLY SNEAK PEEK & PURCHASE!

Friday, August 5 & Saturday , August 6 • 10 am – 3 pm

DONATIONS ACCEPTED NOW FOR ADULT, TEEN, & CHILDREN’S BOOKS! All donations are appreciated!!!

Clean out your shelves so you can make room for new books in August!

NOTE: The Elk Valley Library can use donations of paper lunch bags, plastic sandwich and snack bags, paper plates and paper napkins. Also, the Little Free Pantry at the Elk Valley and the Clendenin Branch libraries are very popular.

Feel free to donate anything non-perishable that will not melt – crackers, individual cereals etc. Thank you!

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Fri. CLOSED Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Phone: (304)965–3636 Mon. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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othing is more delicious than fresh vegetables from the garden, and Gabi Strickland Walker of Walker Mtn Eats shares the perfect recipe for Broccoli Salad. She said originally it was a Paula Deen recipe but she has tweaked it for her family and friends and it is always a hit.

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INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

Salad:

Step 1:

SERVES 4-6

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1 head fresh broccoli (or a small bag of fresh broccoli florets from the salad section of your local grocery)

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½ C real bacon bits

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½ C red onion, sliced into thin rings and chopped in half

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1 3-oz. bag of Salad Toppers - dried cranberries and honey-roasted pecans

– Trim off the large leaves from the broccoli stem. Remove the tough stalk and wash the broccoli head thoroughly. Cut the head into florets.

If using a bag of fresh broccoli florets, you do not need to cut up the broccoli unless there are large florets.

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8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese - cut into very small chunks or you can use pre-cut cheese cubes and then cut each cube in half to equal 1 cup

– Place in a large bowl and add the remaining salad ingredients to the broccoli florets.

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½ C cherry tomatoes - sliced in half

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Pinch of salt

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Plenty of pepper

Dressing: •

1 C mayonnaise

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2 T white vinegar

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¼ C sugar

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Step 3: – In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients, stirring well.

Step 4: – Add the small bowl of dressing ingredients to the broccoli mixture and toss gently.

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It is very simple but everyone says there is just something about the combination of flavors that makes this an incredible summer salad. Give this one a try soon!

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CLENDENIN

Building the trail back through entrepreneurship Matt Holbert and his wife, Nikki, own Bricks & Barrels restaurant, Axes and Ale, and Uncork & Create in Charleston. They also opened Take Me Home AirBnB in Clendenin last year and just celebrated the grand opening of their new Clendenin Brewing Co. on Saturday, June 25, in Clendenin. This article was the first in a series of Small Business Highlights from entrepreneurs in WV as featured on WV Businesslink.

The Elk’s Journal and Elk Reflects combined this month to proudly feature an article by Clendenin native, Matt Holbert.

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y hometown of Clendenin has a rich history that deserves to be heard.

In the late 1840s, a new type of coal was discovered that, when heated at the precise temperature, produces a flammable liquid that burns bright. An entrepreneur named Matthew Sutton built a chimney near Clendenin on Falling Rock Creek to heat the locally mined “candle coal”, shortened to cannel coal, to produce an outside lamp oil marketed as kerosene that was distributed throughout the northeast United States. The candle oil boom sizzled as quickly as it started, lasting until just before the Civil War when petroleum was discovered in Pennsylvania.

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The Cannel Coal chimney is believed to have been built around 1850.

In 1920, Union Carbide & Carbon Corporation must have known this history and the unique chemical properties of cannel coal and nearby natural gas deposits, some seventy years later, when they chose Clendenin as the site of the world’s first petrochemical plant. As the local historical marker reads, “from this nucleus grew the nation’s giant petrochemical industry, employer of thousands.” Many are surprised when they learn that kerosene, antifreeze (ethelyne glycol) and the most common plastic in use today (polyethylene) were all invented and first manufactured in Clendenin. It’s unfortunate that most now associate Clendenin with the devastating 2016 flood.

New investments building on the town’s history My wife Nikki and I purchased the former Farmers & Citizens State Bank building from Chase in March of 2018. Our first project was to remodel the upstairs offices into overnight rooms with full bathrooms, four of which are open and available today on Airbnb.

We preserved as much as we could, including the hardwood floors that we believe were fabricated using local timber. Four more rooms are still under construction and should be available within the next year. We’re going to need the extra space, considering these four rooms were 70% occupied on average throughout the summer of 2021. We’re expecting higher occupancy rates this summer, especially with a brewery opening soon below.

The Cardinal Room is renovated room on the second floor of the former Farmers & Citizens State Bank

Which brings us to phase two of our project: Clendenin Brewing Company. The brewery will produce craft beer for sale in our local taproom and for wholesale distribution to local retail establishments, primarily in the greater Charleston market. Initially, the brewery will focus exclusively on producing high-quality craft beer, but we also intend to add a small kitchen. Clendenin Brewing Co. expects to open by July 1st of this year. We were helped in this endeavor by the Faster WV program of Advantage Valley that allowed us to obtain a start-up loan.

The relationship between the town of Clendenin and our brewery will be symbiotic. Our craft brewery will accelerate the growth of recreational outdoor activities in the town while the growth of the town will increase our direct-to-market taproom sales.

Clendenin is becoming a tourism destination, with folks coming to town to kayak, hike, bike, horseback ride and other outdoor activities. All recreational towns need a brewery, and all breweries need fun things to do outside the taproom.

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Matt’s wife, and business partner Nikki, & their Head Brewer Tom Dawson work on an early batch in the new Clendenin Brewery Co.

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Yak House

Tourism is helping diversify their economy

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Kayaking spawned the town’s recreational successes.

The Elk River, which splits the town of Clendenin, is quickly becoming a kayaking destination for those that prefer a gentle float. Yak House Rentals provides full-service kayak experiences, which includes the kayak and all safety gear, transportation for you and your kayak to and from the river, and restroom facilities to shower and change before and after your trip. The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources has built two new river access points within the last two years, one at the lower end of town and one at the upper end. Kayaking is a popular activity from Memorial Day to beyond Labor Day.

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The Elk River Trail opens this summer in Clendenin.

This section of the rail trail starts at the upper end of town and runs 3.2 miles to Queen Shoals. Another 2-mile section will be paved by this Fall and run through the center of town. Ultimately, the trail will connect with existing trail in Clay and Braxton counties to form the longest trail in West Virginia.

Surrounded by hardwood forests along a winding river, the flat trail is cherished by hikers, bikers and horseback riders. The town of Clendenin will be the southernmost trailhead and the closest location for those coming from the Kanawha Valley.

A cantilevered stage over the Elk River will replace this currently empty space at the center of town

More attractions are coming Mayor Kay Summers and the entire Town Council are spearheading further changes in Clendenin. The town is building a stage overlooking the Elk River, just outside the brewery, where music events will be held on summer weekends. In addition, the Town Council passed an ordinance permitting all-terrain vehicles on town streets with the proper permits, allowing side-by-sides that ride the scenic Falling Rock Creek and Morris Creek trails to continue into town for dinner and overnight stays. In addition, the town sponsors a Homecoming Festival held in June and Chili’N on the Elk, a chili cookoff and WV craft beer festival held in October.

These are but a few of the great things happening in Clendenin. We’re delighted to have invested in our hometown and excited about its future. We invite you to join in our fun.

ANNOUNCEMENT! The Clendenin Brewery Company, located at 2 Main Street, Clendenin, held its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on June 25! The doors are officially open and the taps are running!!! We are already at press for our July Elk River Living issue, but see next month’s August issue with lots of celebration photos! Also, good news! The brewery is also offering cans of locally brewed craft beer to enjoy at home!

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SWEET RESOUNDING VICTORY Written in collaboration with HHHS Student Contributor, Kaleb Lanier, an upcoming junior at Herbert Hoover High School.

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e all celebrated with the headlines: “Herbert Hoover is your Class AA State Champion (Again.)” When a team is a five-time consecutive champion, too often however, the audience just expects a win to happen again naturally.

For the Herbert Hoover Softball Girls and Coach Missy Smith, the wins have been anything but easy these past two state championships. In 2021 and 2022 the Lady Huskies were defeated in their first state tournament games, which automatically moved them to the losers bracket both times.

The two senior Lady Huskies, Caroline Woody and Grayson Buckner, know first-hand and secondhand, what it means to be a part of a Herbert Hoover Championship team. They were on the Hoover softball roster as freshmen when both of their older sisters, Rebekah Woody and Delani Buckner were on the winning team for two previous Hoover state championships. This year, however, it was Caroline

and Grayson’s turn to shine with sweat, guts and glory and bring home the Championship trophy during their senior year.

Our HHHS Student Contributor, Kaleb Lanier, interviewed both Caroline and Grayson as they graduated from Herbert Hoover and departed from the Lady Huskie legendary trail of championships.

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Again this year Hoover fans’ hearts sank with their first loss to Oak Glen. The girls knew what they had to do and they dug in harder and stronger to defeat Shady Spring later that same day after their loss to Oak Glen. The next morning they continued their wins by taking down Oak Glen and Winfield in elimination games and then soundly defeated Winfield again 21-3 in a second game to secure the 2022 WVSSAC State Softball Championship.

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Caroline Woody Caroline Woody describes being a part of the best softball program in the state of West Virginia as “an honor.” The third baseman began her high school career with the team already having two back-toback state titles. As a graduating senior member of the team this year, their record is now five consecutive state titles.

She said, “Coming into my freshman season was pretty intimidating; I knew I had a lot to live up to as a team member. The standards for the team were much higher than I was used to on past teams.

The practices were intense, and so was our Coach, Missy. You really have to commit 100%.”

This year’s WVSSAC AA State Softball Tournament began in late May. “I was nervous but I had confidence going into the tournament games. I really wanted to win my senior year. After we lost the first game I was pretty disappointed in myself because I had a big error, but I knew we could still pull through. We worked really hard and did just that.”

Caroline (and Grayson Bucker) were chosen to play in the North South game in Buffalo on June 9 where Caroline hit a two-run shot and was chosen as the Most Valuable Player in the second game. She said, “It was Grayson and me together representing Huskies for the last time, but we will be family forever.”

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Practicing every evening, late night games, and having only a few days between seasons for four years is grueling for any athlete. Two of Caroline’s top awards at the Hoover senior assembly, however, were being the highest honor graduate and the Duane “Hoggie” Atkins award for lettering in most sports. She lettered in three sports each year for four years. She said, “Coach Missy stresses togetherness and mental toughness from day one. She taught us skills to be strong women in all walks of life, now and in the future.”

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Caroline is the daughter of John (Hoover alum) and Delilah Woody of Elkview. Her sister, Rebekah (Bekah) now plays softball for the University of Charleston and this fall, Caroline will attend West Liberty University to continue her softball career as well.

Grayson Buckner Grayson Buckner said “Going into my freshman year, I was somewhat prepared because my sister, Delani Buckner, was a junior on the team at the time. However, my little freshman self was definitely nervous. I knew there were high expectations going into a two-time state champion team, which I needed to live up to.”

She ended up starting as a freshman in the designated hitter spot. “I learned a lot and grew a lot as a player that first year. Being a designated hitter on the team that again won States that year, helped give me a glimpse and prepare me for what our next three years needed to be.”

Buckner has been a powerhouse pitcher for the Lady Huskies. She hit .400 and went 12-1 with a 0.79 ERA as a pitcher to help the Huskies win the Class AA title. Like Woody, Buckner will be leaving Herbert Hoover with three earned State championship titles.

She said, “During the state tournament, I believed in my teammates whole heartedly.I knew we had the talent and skills to win it again.” Coach Missy Smith always stressed “just get on base, then the rest of the team will pick up the load. No one carries the load alone.”

Grayson is the daughter of Mark and Kelli Buckner, of Elkview (both Hoover alum). Her older sister, Delani, plays softball for Appalachian State University. Grayson will continue her softball career at Lees McRae College, located in Banner Elk, North Carolina.

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She added, “After the first game, when we lost to Oak Glen, I still had no doubt. Yes, it was a major setback, but Oak Glen did not see our best that game.

We came from the losers bracket the year before, so we definitely had that experience. We all stepped up as leaders, and we played with a hunger to win from that game on.”

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Coach Missy Anderson Smith This will be the first time in six years that there will not be a Woody or a Buckner on the softball field.

Coach Smith said, “Rebekah Woody was a freshman in 2016 and Delani Bucker was a freshman in 2017.

It’s definitely been a long run!”

As always though, new faces step onto the field and are reminded by Coach Smith that “it’s a big deal to put on this jersey. You are part of a very special program.”

“I am so proud of all my girls. They buy into the program and see the big picture,” said Coach Smith.”

I am so blessed to have been chosen to be the head coach at such a special school.”

Fast forwarding to next year, Coach Smith said, “Yes, there will again be a target on our backs. Yes, we will again have higher expectations. Will we again be ready to meet them?,” she asks…”if you know anything about the Lady Huskies, you already know the answer is YES.”

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issues, it was extremely hard to even find a bike in stock; however, this year bikes are back! If you are considering purchasing a bicycle, two local businesses have an array of bicycles in stock and can help you determine which bicycle is right for you.

Elk City Cycles Elk City Cycles is located at 708 Bigley Avenue, Ste. B in Charleson. Brandon Kline, owner, has over 18 years of experience in bike sales and repairs. “I worked for many years at John’s Cyclery in St. Albans and I always wanted to have my own bike shop,” said Kline; “there were none on the Elk River or on the West Side or downtown Charleston. We are centrally located on the Bigley Street side entrance of David J. Patton MD Inc. 's office (formerly Kelly’s Men Shop) so it was a great location to serve the Elk River and Greater Kanawha Valley.”

Kline lives two blocks from his business. “I like to promote where I live,” he said. “It is important to give back to your community.” Elk City Cycles sponsors the local mountain bike races at Kanawha State Forest and is a supporter of the Kanawha Valley Trail Alliance.

Elk City Cycles carries two main brands: Giant and Liv. Kline explained, “Liv is the Giant women's specific brand.” They also carry Yeti Cycles, which are high end mountain bikes. Kline said, “We have bikes in all styles for all ages, for three year olds to high-end racing bikes! Whether you want bikes for rail trails, mountain trails, or street riding, we carry a little bit of everything.”

Kline encourages you to come to Elk City Cycles. “I think it is good to look at our bikes, touch them, see what you like and what feels right for your comfort zone. We want to make sure you enjoy riding for many years to come.”

For more information, contact Brandon or Chriss at 681.265.1014 or www.elkcitycycles.com.

One of the best features of a local bike shop is service. Elk City Cycles services all makes and models. Huckaby said, “We pretty much take care of anything.”

Last year inventory was limited due to the COVID pandemic, but this year inventory has increased.

“We have a lot of bikes in stock in a price range for everyone,” said Kline. He added, “If we do order a bike for you, we can usually have it within a week’s time.”

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Chriss Huckaby, formerly of Pinch, WV, works with Kline at Elk City Cycles. Both Huckaby and Kline love biking. They both said they have the perfect jobs because they get to do what they love all day long. They agree that “getting first time riders on a bike is such a great feeling.” Kline added that biking is great for ex-runners. “It has a low impact on your body and many runners transition from running to biking or also cross train with biking.”

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Charleston Bicycle Center has hitch racks in both two-bike and three-bike configurations from Kuat, Thule, and Saris. Also, come in and stock up on some new riding gear and accessories. The Center carries an array of shorts, jerseys, and outerwear.

You can find all of your biking necessities for a safe and comfortable riding experience.Take your bike on one of West Virginia’s rail trails or go off the beaten path and explore the beautiful mountain terrain. Charleston Bicycle Center can help you prepare your next adventure.

Greene loves biking. He has participated in triathlons, time trials, and ultra-distance cycling.

At one of his biking events he traveled more than 315 miles, starting with a tire in the Ohio River at the southernmost point in Ohio and finishing with a tire in Lake Erie. “It was a lot of preparation,” he said; “For instance, I had to plan what food I needed to pack for the remote sections of the route vs. being able to stop for food in more populated areas, appropriate weather attire, repairs, etc.” A total of 40 people started this event and only 22 finished. It was fun, but it was definitely a challenging experience.”

Charleston Bicycle Center The Charleston Bicycle Center located at 409 53rd Street in Kanawha City has been an icon in Charleston since 1988. For years it has been the home for all of your biking needs in the Kanawha Valley.

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Owner Andrew Greene proudly carries Specialized, Cannondale, and Pivot Mountain Bikes. “We carry everything from children’s bikes to hybrids, road bikes, mountain bikes, street bikes, and ebikes,” said Greene. “We cater to all types and all ages of cyclists.”

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Childrens’ bikes in all colors range from sizes 12” to 24” and are available geared or single speed. Geared bikes starting at a basement floor price of $700 are in stock now, in all sizes from small through extra large.

His passion for biking extends to helping former runners transition to bikes. ‘It’s still a great endorphin fix, just not as hard on your body,” he added; “and the good part is when you quit peddling, you keep rolling!.”

Charleston Bicycle Center is an avid supporter of the Elk River Trail. They helped Elk River Trail Foundation secure a Cannondale Adventure 1 Bicycle which was then used for a raffle drawing last fall at Clendenin’s first annual Chili’N on the Elk Chili Cook-Off and Beer/Wine Festival. Ken Tawney, President of ERTF said, “Andrew and his staff have been a key to success in promoting the Elk River Trail and helping us with fundraising for trail improvements.” They are also a sponsor for the local mountain bike race held at Kanawha State Forest and supporters of the Kanawha Valley Trail Alliance and the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA).

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Buffalo Creek was stocked with an abundance of trout thanks to the efforts of The Clay Business Development Authority. Mitch DeBoard, President, said, “We were pleased to be able to stock Buffalo Creek again this year with the help of a grant from The WV Department of Environmental Protection.

We used the Elk River Trail jitney to haul the trout and release them at various spots along Buffalo Creek.”

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Elk River Summer Float July 16!

Registration fee is $20 per person which includes a free event shirt and shuttle service. Drop off your gear at the dam and drive to the Elk River Camp and RV to park your car and board the waiting shuttles.

The shuttles will bring you back to the Sutton Dam to start your float. The float ends by 7 PM. Whether you are a skilled or beginning kayaker, come join the fun! Online registration ends on July 10, 2022. Go to braxtonwv.org and select Events for more information on the float and on other exciting July events in Braxton County. Photo compliments of braxtonwv.org.

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Don’t forget the Eighth Annual Elk River Summer Float will be held on Saturday, July 16! The float officially begins at 11 AM at the Sutton Dam and is a leisurely five-mile float on the Elk River. Registration, check-in, and gear drop starts at 9 AM at the dam.

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The Elk River Water Trail is now boasting a new kayak launch at Coonskin Park. Load up the kayaks and check it out. Last year it was a work in progress, but you will love how it looks this year! Photos compliments of Bill Judy.

Steps ahoy! The Elk River Walking Club meets every Tuesday at 6 PM at the trailhead at the upper end of Clendenin. The numbers keep growing! Come join the fun!

Thank You WV American Water The Elk River Trail Foundation was the recipient of a $2,340 Environmental Grant Program check from the WV American Water company. This grant will help support the Clean Places Project that decreases the amount of litter in and along the Elk River waterways.

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Remember, bring a small bag with you for all of your empty bottles and trash. We all can help keep the Elk River Waterways and Trails clean! Photo compliments of WV American Water and the Elk River Trail Foundation

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ELK’S STUDENTS HHHS Senior Awards HHHS held their graduation on May 19, 2022 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Senior awards included: WSAZ Best of the Class: Lily Turner; Deanna Kay Skeens School Service Award: Adam Whitehair; Margo Kittle Science Scholarship: Paige Carpenter; Rob Hardman "Spirit of a Champion" Award: Amaira Palmer; Almost Heaven Scholarship: Brooke Elmore, Michael Taylor; Josh & Nicole Gross Student Athlete Scholarhip: Ryan Beasley, Bryson Beaver; Clendenin Women's Club Scholarship: Elisabeth Dysart, Cole Clendenin; Elk Energy Services Scholarship: Ryan Beasley; Belle Chemical Scholarship: Chaz Bentley; McCallister Smith Memorial Award: Mackinzie Wines, Chaz Bentley; NFHS Award of Excellence: Kaylee Chandler, Dylan Paxton; J. Stuart Ervin Top Scholar Athlete: Lily Turner; The Danny Hayes Memorial Award: Courtney Dunbar, Trevor Rager; The Coach Dave Hall Memorial Award: Mason Atkinson; Duane "Hoggie" Atkins Award: Caroline Woody, Devin Hatfield; The Athletic Director's Award: Grayson Buckner, Bryson Beaver; President & First Lady of HHHS C/O 2022: Andrew Canterbury, Elizabeth Dysart.

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AA State Track Meet: Josh Stuart, 5th place Discus; Nathan Harper, Runner-up Long Jump; AA All-Star Baseball: Will Bright - Second Team All State and Ryan Beasley - Honorable Mention All State; AA All-State Softball: First Team: Grayson Bucker, Sydney Bright, and Sydney Shamblin; Second Team: Abby Hanson; and Honorable Mention: Brooklyn Huffman and Josi Fix; North South Softball: Caroline Woody and Grayson Buckner; North South All-Star Girls Basketball: Sasha Sovetova; North South Football Classic: Devin Hatfield became the first Huskie to participate in both the North South football and all-star basketball games.

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HHHS National Honor Society Congrats to the 2022 HHHS National Honor Society Inductees!

Coach JR Oliver/ North-South Game Hoover’s head baseball coach, JR Oliver, was chosen to help coach the North squad in the NorthSouth baseball game on June 5.

“Getting to enjoy another couple of high school games with Ryan Beasley and Will Bright was a real honor,” he said. “The two teams split the games, but the North won the game that Ryan and Will both pitched and hit. They represented Herbert Hoover very well, as always!”

EVCS Baseball The Elk Valley Christian (EVCS) baseball boys played their first season this year. Congrats to the boys on a great start, even though they may not have posted a lot of W’s this first season, they played hard and exhibited great sportsmanship. Coaches are Tommy Bartlett, Donnie Atkins, Dusty Graham, Jack Copenhaver and Hunter Mick.

Alycen Swor said, “Most of these boys are upperclassmen and they may not see a banner during their high school careers, but they are paving the way for those who follow in their footsteps in the years to come.”

She added that many comments were made from opposing coaches about how they appreciated the Elk Valley boys’ sportsmanship. Good luck next year!

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Honoring Our EVCS Graduates EVCS held their graduation on May 20, 2022 in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church auditorium.

Valedictorian was Caleb Edwards and Salutatorian was Alex Yoak.

Congrats to the 2022 EVCS National Honor Society Inductees: Emily Edwards, Caleb Edwards, Lance Jones, Isaiah Sloan, Kolton Bartlett, Clava Gates, Alaina Moles, Kimberly Oxley. Existing members are Carlee Burdette, Kaitlyn Swor, Leah Syner, Kaylee Graham, and Evan Chapman.

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The Hoover Lady Huskies Softball team was invited to attend the meeting of the Kanawha County Commission on June 2nd in honor of their recent fifth, consecutive Class AA title championship win.

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The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by team senior Lady Huskies, Grayson Buckner and Caroline Woody. The Commissioners quickly moved onto the business at hand which started with an acknowledgement of Head Coach Missy Smith and her team members. Commissioner Salango presented certificates of recognition for all of the team members and congratulated the coach on her continued success.

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AR Submitted by Stephanie Clark, athletic trainer at Elk Valley Physical Therapy and Herbert Hoover High School. She graduated in 2014 with a Master's in Athletic Training from West Virginia Wesleyan College. In 2017, Stephanie was awarded West Virginia Athletic Trainer of the Year from the West Virginia Athletic Trainers' Association.

It’s officially summer time and all of us are ready to be outside enjoying the sunshine, but we should stay safe while out in the higher temperatures. Heatrelated illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, happen when the body is not able to properly cool itself. This can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs. We are fortunate that heat-related illnesses and especially heat-related deaths can be prevented.

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The CDC recommends 3 tips for preventing heatrelated issues: stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed. Stay cool by wearing light fabric and colored clothing and use air conditioning as much as possible. When temperatures hit 90 degrees, a fan is not enough and a few hours a day in AC at a library or shopping center can help those without AC prevent heat illness during hot days. Acclimating yourself to the higher temperatures is also important. Take your time with outside activities if you haven’t done them frequently in heat and take multiple breaks.

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If you have high blood pressure or water retention issues, talk to your doctor about the best ways to stay hydrated.

Checking the weather before being outside so you are prepared for the conditions is only part of staying informed. Being informed also includes knowing the proper first aid for treating someone who may be experiencing heat illness. If you find yourself or someone around you showing signs and symptoms of heat illness like dizziness, heavy sweating/hot, dry skin, nausea/vomiting, or fainting, it is vitally important to cool the person down as quickly as possible. Carefully placing them in a tub of cold water is best practice, but if that is not available, getting them to air conditioning and ice packs around pressure points is beneficial too. Always call 911 if you have to begin heat-related first aid.

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