Chief Ranger John Casey shares fitness tips and introduces Kayla James, who has lost 40 lbs. since March walking on the Elk River Trail.
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The Class of 1971 has created a Hoover scholarship fund and is selling a new cookbook, Feed the Pack. Delicious recipes for a great cause.
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3.COMLIVINGRIVERELK ELK RIVER AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY GLENN PAULEY, OWNER 5082 ELK RIVER ROAD ELKVIEW, WV 25071 304.965.5312 304.965.8173 AUTO PLUS PARTS STORE AutoPlus_ AUTO PARTS Elk River Automotive Proudly Servingthe Communityfor Over27 Years Gary W. Pauley, 11, Owner • New expanded bays with heavy duty lifts • Exhaust • Front End Work • Brakes • Computer Diagnostic Service • AC Service • Major & Minor Engine Repair • 2 & 4 Wheel Alignments • Tire Service (we have over 5 different suppliers for any brand, any type of � • Transmission Service • State Inspections • Modified inspections
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Trail Mix “Walking a trail, getting plenty of vitamin D from the sun, and the clean fresh air of the forest is a fabulous way to begin. Make it a group walk, and you now have your own exercise support team.” -John P. Casey, Chief of Ranger Operations 40 TABLE OF CONTENTS Growing The Economy, One Business at a Time! Advantage EntrepreneurshipValley’sProgram - FASTER WV “Beyond the numbers are the wonderful stories of entrepreneurial success, like that of Matt and Nikki Holbert who credit the FASTER WV program with some of their early success with business coaching and a $50,000 FASTER WV loan to help purchase brewing equipment.” -Marjorie Cooke, Director of Marketing & Communications, Advantage Valley 16 Another Proud Day in Clendenin With More To Come! “Through generous donations and scholarships from the Dr. O. M. and Ruth A. Harper Family Foundation, Inc., Dr. Harper and Ruth continue to bless our community.” Mayor Kay Summers | Photos by Scott Abbott 24 FEATURE STORY 40 Elk's WelcomeStudents3206 The Elk's Journal 38 The Elk Reflects Meleah Fisher 28 Reader Submission 12 The Elk's Cookbook Magic Pan Release & Blueberry Zucchini Bread 08 Our Proud Sponsors
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Speaking of new businesses, this month we also feature Advantage Valley’s Faster WV entrepreneurship program, a regional marketing and strategic initiative that addresses what you need to take your good idea for a business and grow it into a successful business. Take a moment to read about entrepreneurs such as Matt and Nikki Holbert, Jess Brown, and a wide variety of clients across the region who have worked with Advantage Valley’s coaches. Start with a step in the right direction with Advantage Valley and then just keep stepping! September evenings are full of Elk River sporting events. See our Elk’s Students for the complete 2022 fall line up! It’s a great way to cheer on our kids, grab a chili dog or some nachos, and visit with friends. Embrace ‘today’ and enjoy! no place like home...on the Elk River. 304.546.9243
Welcome to September 2022…better than September 2021 when we were crawling out of COVID face-mask protocol and finally able to eat out at a restaurant and have our kids enjoy going back to school in some sort of normalcy. Better than 2020 when our lives were upside down and the world watched in horror, paralyzed with COVID fear. So this September I am indeed thankful for where we are today. We on the Elk River are no strangers to being thankful for ‘today.’ Many of us have faced devastation and have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with our neighbors, building a fort of strength to carry on and face another day. Our feature story this month celebrates this profound strength with the Town of Clendenin as they held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the new Dr. O. M. Harper Stage at the end of Main Street. It is a perfect spot to have an informal lunch/dinner or to peacefully gaze out at the Elk River, but it also serves as a magnet to attract new events to the Town. New events equal new business and new business equals economic growth.
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10SEPT2022 Libraries are more than just stores of books and knowledge. They are the cornerstone of neighborhoods and communities.AT THE LIBRARY 304.343.4646 • kcplCLENDENINs.org BRANCH Mon. CLOSED Tues. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wed. Noon - 6 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri. CLOSED Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun. CLOSED Clendenin Branch Hours Phone: (304)548–6370 Mon. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tues. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wed. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. CLOSED Elk Valley Branch Hours Phone: (304)965–3636 SEPTEMBER LIBRARY EVENTS Sept 1 10:30 AM Sept 1 11 AM Sept 6 All Day Sept 8 1 PM Sept 13 5:30 PM Sept 15 10:30 AM Sept 15 11 AM Sept 17 1 PM – 2:30 PM Sept 22 6 PM Sept 29 5:30-7:30 pm Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K 3-5 Toddlers: 18-36 Months, Pre-K 3-5 AdultsFamily and Seniors Teens, Tweens 10-12 Years Babies 0-18 Months Babies 0-18 Months Children, Tweens AdultsFamily Jump into KumihimoFamilyChildren'sPlaygroupBabyTeensClendeninFamilyPlaygroupStorytimeattheLibraryCraftoftheMonthLibraryBookGroupDIYCandySushiandMeStorytimeattheLibrarySewingClubFun:TeddyBear'sPicnicBraceletWorkshop DATE TIME AGEPROGRAM DATE TIME AGEPROGRAM ELK VALLEY BRANCH Sept 7 10:30 AM Sept 7 11 AM Sept 12 3 -4:30 PM Sept 13 6 PM Sept 14 10:30 AM Sept 14 11 AM Sept 15 6 PM Sept 20 2 PM Sept 21 2 PM Sept 27 2 PM Sept 18 10:30 AM Sept 28 11 AM Sept 29 6 PM Birth – 5 years old Birth – 5 years old Children ages 6 -12 BirthFamiliesTeens–5 years old Birth – 5 years old Toddlers:Adults 18-36 Months, Pre-K 3-5 BirthAdults– 5 years old Birth – 5 years old Families Storytime for children Drop-InPlaygroupand Play Teen StorytimeTimefor children FullPlaygroupSTEMAhead: Sloppy Science Elk Valley Book Group Power Play Adult FamilyPlaygroupStorytimeCrafternoonforchildrenFun:UniquelyYou Art
Monday, September 12, 2022 | 4 PM to 5:30 PM
For more information on programs and events, speakers series and campus read, visit humanitiescenter.wvu.edu
Meet the Author: Jamie Shinn T he WVU Humanities Center stays busy holding interdisciplinary events, hosting renowned speakers, featuring innovative scholarships and celebrating the value of meaningful humanities work that benefits the common good of the University, the State, and the world.
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Description of the Event: Dr. Jamie Shins, Assistant Professor of Geography, will present with her community collaborator on a Humanities Center funded project using photovoice to document the social impacts of life in the time of COVID-19 in collaboration with residents of Rainelle, WV. An exhibit of the work will be shown at the HSC Library as part of the Art in Libraries, with a kick-off event.
Dr. Jamie Shinn is interested in topics of environmental governance, political ecology, and adaptation to climate change, especially in relation to water and flooding. Her work investigates sources of vulnerability to climate change and seeks to identify possibilities for transformation that can lead to more just climate futures. She has research projects in Southern Africa and Southern West Virginia.
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Hope and Hardship During Covid-19; A View From Rural West Virginia
Step 2: Use this coating for any recipe that calls for greasing and flouring pans. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Patti said, “When making cakes, I also sprinkle crystalized sugar over the magic release layer before adding the batter.”
I tried this recipe last week and both loaves of my zucchini came out of the pan clean as a whistle...not one crumb... that’s not usually the case! Kat Johnson
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Step 1: In the bowl of a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Dip pastry brush in mixture and coat baking pan with a generous layer. Be sure to get all the way up the edges of the pan and corners.
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INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS • ½ C all-purpose flour • ½ C Crisco-like shortening • ½ C Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil
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The Elk’s Cookbook offers a sneak peek at one of the recipes in the new Class of 1971 Vocational Education Scholarship Cookbook. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to a vocational scholarship for a recipient in the first graduating class at the new HHHS school location. This recipe is from 1971 alumnus Patti Robinson. The Magic Cake Pan Release is an amazing recipe you will want to keep on hand for all of your baking!
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14SEPT2022 23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Mike Haynes, Manager | Cathy Wild, Assistant 12 MAYWOOD AVENUE W, CLENDENIN, WV 25045 @paddlersbarandgrill681.230.2061 Large assortment of burgers, hand cut fries, hand-dipped corn dogs, the best wings on the River and more! Full service bar with great beer selections. Pool tables, Large TV's for sports viewing, Karaoke and Live Music! Family friendly dining hours. SOLIDROCK CONTRACTING • General Excavation • Land Clearing • Dump Truck Service • Retaining Walls • Underground Utilities • Demolition Phil Shaffer 304.444.4288 WV051264 Solid Rock Contracting Email: solidrockcontractor@hotmail.com Tim Shaffer 304.382.7606
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What exactly is Advantage Valley? It’s West Virginia’s Charleston to Huntington Metro Region, comprised of Boone, Cabell, Clay, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam, and Wayne Counties. It’s also a non-profit economic development marketing organization, of the same name, that works with the State of West Virginia, local governments, county economic development authorities, sector and business leaders, chambers of commerce, academic and training institutions, and nonprofit partners to showcase a nine-county region and strengthen its economy.
GROWING THE ECONOMY, ONE BUSINESS AT A TIME!
Advantage Valley Inc.’s primary work focuses on business attraction, business retention, and entrepreneurial development. In collaboration with our many partners, we offer Technical Assistance, Supply Chain Expos, Economic Gardening, Sales Training, and an entrepreneurship program called FASTER WV.
Submitted by Guest Author Marjorie Cooke, Director of Marketing & Communications at Advantage Valley*
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Advantage Valley’s Entrepreneurship Program FASTER WV of over 600,000 people, representing 25% of the state’s population, with $25 billion in Gross Domestic Product annually. These counties in West Virginia form one of the nation’s most resourcerich and business-friendly corridors.
Advantage Valley is fertile soil for growth-minded entrepreneurs Advantage Valley has always been a great place to start or grow a small business, and its team provides a wealth of resources to small business owners and entrepreneurs alike. The FASTER WV (acronym stands for Fostering Advantages for Start Ups & Entrepreneurial Resurgence in WV) Initiative identifies, encourages, and supports businesses through information-packed workshops, business coaching, business courses, and capital. The FASTER WV Program is designed to help both small businesses start-up or existing businesses improve or grow.
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In 2018, Advantage Valley, Inc. leveraged U.S. EDA and Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation funding to convene key WV entrepreneurial leaders to develop and deploy the “Best Market Opportunities for Business Development” report for the region. This report anda series of practical playbooks show 20 key business sectors that are ripe for entrepreneurial business and jobs development. Advantage Valley built on that work to boost startups and expansions with the development of the FASTER WV entrepreneurship program. Target sectors include Food & Beverage Production; River & Outdoor Recreation/Tourism; Dependent Care; Healthcare; Small Manufacturing; and Construction. These sectors have proven regional high growth potential and high wage prospects.
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Through its FASTER WV Initiative, Advantage Valley and its partners (WV Small Business Development Center, Unlimited Future, Inc., and the Wyoming County Economic Development Authority) are building a stronger culture of entrepreneurship in the region, with particular focus in Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Clay, Kanawha, Lincoln, Putnam and Wayne Counties.
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At its outset, FASTER WV set some lofty program goals of creating 50+ new and expanded businesses; creating 150+ new jobs; improving 130+ businesses; serving 330+ businesses; and making 15+ loans. After two and a half years of collaborative work, the FASTER WV Program has met and exceeded some of these goals already.
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Advantage Valley’s FASTER WV Program has been in operation now for over two and a half years, with a delayed start due to the COVID pandemic. Collaborating with the WV Small Business Development Center and Unlimited Future, Inc., our team coordinated service providers across the region for entrepreneurs to better take advantage of key services, assistance, best practices, and opportunities. The FASTER WV program matches clients with one of our professional business coaches, Tyler Brandstetter (for Boone, Clay, Kanawha, Putnam and Lincoln Counties) and Jules Bills (Cabell and Wayne Counties). They provide one-on-one business coaching and business plan writing assistance, offer online entrepreneurship training class options, and provide access to capital.
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Jesse Brown is an outdoor enthusiast from Lincoln County. His business is Ivy Adventure, a lodging destination catering to the outdoor community visiting the Hatfield McCoy trail systems in southern West Virginia as well as the Little Coal
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Beyond the numbers are the wonderful stories of entrepreneurial success, like that of Matt and Nikki Holbert. The Clendenin Brewing story is familiar to many in the Elk River region. But were you aware that the region’s favorite startup couple credits the FASTER WV program with some of their early success with business coaching and a $50,000 FASTER WV loan to help purchase brewing equipment? The Holberts recognized the importance of investing in businesses that benefit their community. They saw the importance, and opportunity, of Clendenin as a trail town for the developing Elk River Trail. FASTER WV hopes to inspire other river and outdoor recreation/ tourism businesses to start up all along the Elk River and Rail Trails. FASTER WV has plans to offer entrepreneurship workshops and assistance throughout the Elk River region and beyond. Have a community group that might benefit? Invite us to make a presentation!
Eric Grandon is a Disabled Combat Veteran and a beekeeper in Clay County. He and his wife Mary are first generation farmers and run Sugar Bottom Farm, LLC., a beekeeping and honey production business. They received a $50,000 FASTER WV loan to build and equip a new honey processing, packaging and storage facility, add 75 more bee colonies, buy a new ATV to help facilitate honey harvesting, and provide employment for 5 additional employees. Eric is effusive in his praise of the coaches, classes and capital. “I can’t thank you enough for all your help”, says Eric. “The FASTER WV program has been the best thing we’ve ever participated in. It’s a literal one stop shop for small business. Please know that the system you have in place really works.”
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River. Ivy Adventure received a $50,000 FASTER WV loan to assist in the preparation of the property; the remodel cost of two cabins, one RV camper, one bath house, an office re-purpose; and construction of 5 safari tents. He hopes to open soon.
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Advantage Valley played a supporting role in the development of the new statewide entrepreneurship ecosystem encompassing over 100 resource professionals statewide, a robust WV Business Link online portal with resources available to entrepreneurs across the Mountain State, and a first statewide entrepreneurship conference in the books. Advantage Valley and FASTER WV are proud to be a part of this growing and thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem, with complimentary and coordinated efforts to improve the entrepreneur culture in West Virginia. But progress only happens one business at a time. We hope our program is right for you, or someone you know, to start developing that business plan soon. We hope you are aware of the amazing business opportunities to serve the tourism industry you have right now in the Elk River region. Have a good idea? Want to start a food truck, a coffee shop, a bait and tackle shop, a bike repair shop, a fishing guide business, a livery service? Why don’t you give Tyler Brandstetter, the FASTER WV business coach for this region, a call today and get started! He’s reachable at 304-553-9692 and would love to work with you.
The FASTER WV program assists a wide variety of clients across the eight county region with coaching, classes, and sometimes capital: Mountain Juice, a woman-owned juicery and local vegan food truck in Kanawha County; Elk River Paddle and Yak in Braxton County; We-B-Fryin’ Snacks, a husband and wife snack food business with “make believe pork rinds” in Kanawha County; a young woodworker in Putnam County; a restaurant in Cabell County; Mama Bears Kid Cave in Putnam County; McCallister Campgrounds in Clay County; and the list goes on.
*FASTER WV Initiative Funders: Appalachian Regional Commission, Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, Unlimited Future, Inc., Truist, and USDA Rural Development
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22SEPT2022 14 MAIN STREET CLENDENIN, WV 25045 304.543.9930 WALNUT CREEK MEAT, CHEESE and PRODUCTS DELIVERY NOW AVAILABLE! Becky’s Pet Parlor PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMERS 166 North Pinch Road Elkview, WV 25071 304 951 9162 Rebecca L. Briles & Kaitlyn M. Truman (304)840-4833LICENSED&INSURED ALL OF WASHINGYOURNEEDS 319 MAIN STREET CLAY, WV (304)587-749525043 139 7TH AVE., SO. CHAS., WV (304)342-014625303 Family Two Locations We accept most insurances At the Clay office, we also accept WV Medicaid & CHIP Now Accepting New Patients of All Ages
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first started his practice in 1931 in Clay, but soon moved to Clendenin. There were no appointments in his day; walk-in’s only and home visits. Many patients remember sitting on the wooden benches in his waiting room, awaiting their turn to see the doctor and his nurse, “Miss Freda”. The Elk River community overwhelmingly would tell you that Dr. Harper treated families, not just patients. His caring heart and medical expertise is well-known on the Elk River. Mayor Summers said, “Through generous donations and scholarships from the Dr. O. M. and Ruth A. Harper Family Foundation, Inc., Dr. Harper and Ruth continue to bless our community.”
Mayor Kay Summers and the Clendenin Town Council proudly held the ribboncutting ceremony on Saturday, August 6, 2022 for the dedication of the Dr. O. M. Harper Stage. The new stage is located at the end of Main Street and will be an event venue for the Town as well as a place where locals and visitors can use the observation window and deck to enjoy the beautiful view of the Elk River.The stage is 26’ x 28’ and offers a large handicap ramp for accessibility and lighting for evening Donationsevents.from the Dr. O. M. Harper and Ruth Harper Foundation and from 25045--A New Clendenin provided funding for the new stage. Dr. O. M. (Orda Milton) Harper’s office was located in the Farmer and Citizens Bank building which is now the home of the new Clendenin Brewing Company and Take Me Home Airbnbs. There is even a Dr. O. M. Harper Airbnb Suite named after him. Dr. O. M. Harper and his brother, Dr. Clyde A. Harper, both had offices Dr.there.Harper
Commissioner Kent Carper, Ben Salango, and Jennifer Herald from the Kanawha County Commision, Justice Tim Armstead, and Craig Kay of the O. M. and Ruth A. Harper Family Foundation Inc. were present at the grand opening event.
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Mayor Summers and the Clendenin Town Council members would like to personally thank Anne Melton, Chet Lowther, Robert Wilson, Chris Rucker, the Dave McCormick Band, Poca Valley Bank, Clendenin Volunteer Fire Department, Clendenin Police Department, 25045--A New Clendenin, Inc., and all of the local businesses, restaurants, vendors and attendees who helped make this event a memorable one.
Chili’N on the Elk’s Craft Beer & Wine festival is sponsored by the Clendenin Brewing Company and will be held on Main St. between 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Craft beer and wine from throughout West Virginia and the regional area will be available for tasting.
A great way to close out September and welcome in October is by attending the Second Annual 2022 Chili’N on the Elk WV Craft Beer & Wine Festival on Saturday, October 1, 2022 along Main Street in the Town of Clendenin, West Virginia. This festival has a lot to offer with an exciting line-up of family-friendly events. It made its successful debut last year and it is back this year for an even bigger festival.
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Great news for vendors: There is no fee for vendors for this special event. Bring your own lawn chairs and enjoy the festivities.
Bobby Rucker aka Elvis will perform at 2 PM on stage and that evening at 7 PM, Chris Gregory will DJ and host a complimentary Glow n’ Go Party. Make sure you visit the Face Painting vendor table during the day and come back for this special event. At dusk, Chris will turn on the lights for a special glow-in-the dark party.
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Jared Raynes will serve as the emcee for the live music portion of the event. Music will begin at 11:00 am and will feature well-known local and regional musicians. Acts include Dave “Corncob” McCormick & Jason Newhouse, the McFly Guys, The Mark Miller Band and The Band Wagon.
MPLX is sponsoring the chili cook-off and will feature both International Chili Society (ICS) and non-ICS competitions. Cooks can compete for a variety of awards and prizes in the categories of traditional red, homestyle, salsa and people’s choice. An award will also be given for “Best of the Elk River” Chili and is only available to cooks from the Elk River community. A special category for the local firehouses will also be held this year. Cooks will set up at 8:00 am with sampling beginning at 11:00 am. Awards for the cook-off will be announced at 4:00 pm on the Dr. O.M. Harper stage at the end of Main Street.
The next event at the Dr. O. M. Harper Stage will be at the 41st Annual Fall Fest on Saturday, September 24 sponsored by the Clendenin Lions Club and assisted by the former Clendenin Women’s Club. There will be a large parade at 1 PM, as well as a great lineup of food and craft vendors, 50/50 drawing, door prizes throughout the day from 9 AM to 4 PM. (Note: You don’t have to be present to win the door prizes or 50/50).
The stage will be in full swing the month of September, starting with Saturday, September 3, during Labor Day weekend. Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic and there will be live music from 12 noon to 7 PM and a variety of bands and musicians performing on the new stage, along with an array of vendors, artisans, games, food, and fun!
VIP admission starts at 11:00 am. General admission begins at 12:00 noon. VIP ticket holders will get tips and insights from a local brewer and craft expert.
Chili’N on the Elk is a festival that includes an ICS sanctioned chili cook-off, West Virginia craft beer and wine festival, live music, West Virginia artisans, a childrens’ area and morning 5K run. General admission is free. Chili sampling tickets and beer/ wine festival tickets can be purchased at the event. All proceeds will benefit the Town of Clendenin and the Elk River Trail Foundation.
September 24 Clendenin Fall Festival
October 1 | Chili’N on the Elk & WV Craft Beer & Wine Festival
To visit the Chili'N on the Elk Website for ticket & event info To Pre-purchase tickets for chili & beer/wine sampling at the festival chiliontheelk@gmail.com | (304)545-8380 Book your ticket now are expecting a sellout this year!
the new Elk River Trail. Last year’s event was one for the books. Attendance and participation was outstanding and we were able to raise much needed funds for both organizations! We hope to do it again this Sponsorsyear. so far for this year’s event include: Poca Valley Bank, the Clendenin Brewery, MPLX, TC Energy, Riverscapes Landscaping, Ball Toyota, WV American Water, Valley West/Elk Valley Veterinary Hospital, WV Lottery, Salango Law, Tristate Stoneworks, Brown Edwards CPAs, Goldman Associates, Elite Roofing, Goodwin & Goodwin LLP, Daniels Law Firm PLLC, Elk Valley Physical Therapy, Marshall Ortho, Xspec Power, Ciccarello Del Giudice & Lafon, Elk River Auto. Jesse’s Automotive, Elk River Living Magazine, Holstein Insurance Agency, Sleep Inn, Angela B. Armstead DDS, Ciccarello DelGiudice & Lafon, Elk River Auto, Jesse’s Automotive and Clendenin Pharmacy.
A new addition to the event this year is the “Chili Chase Dave Fields Memorial 5K”, which is sponsored by Riverscapes Landscaping and will kick-off the event at 8:00 am. Proceeds from the 5K will benefit the Herbert Hoover Cross Country Team. It will have a walk and run segment and be held in the Town of Clendenin and along the new Elk River Trail. Participants who register online by September 10th will receive a complimentary t-shirt.
The Town of Clendenin officials and administration are committed to helping businesses and residents rebuild and revive the community.
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Poca Valley Bank is sponsoring the Kids’ Zone again this year, which will include a variety of inflatables and games. Local artisans will be showcasing and selling a variety of arts and crafts. Several programs from Herbert Hoover High School will be participating and have a variety of merchandise available.
Local restaurants and businesses will be open during the event and include Momma Payne’s Diner, Paddler’s Bar & Grill, Giovanni’s, Frostbite Dairy Bar, Elk River Baking Company, and the new Clendenin Brewery. This annual event is held to raise funds for ongoing restoration and beautification projects.
To Register for the Chili Chase Dave Fields Memorial 5K
At the conclusion of the awards ceremony and beer festival, live music will continue along Main Street until 6:00 pm. Following the live music, Nick Scott will be setting up to host a block party on Main Street that will run from 7:00 pm until 11:00 pm, which is sponsored by New Look Construction.
The Elk River Trail Foundation was established by a group of local citizens and business owners who have pledged to support and promote the Elk River Trail System. Elk River is popular for its natural landscape and is perfectly suited for kayaking, hiking or biking
28SEPT2022 READER SUBMISSION Last month ERL featured a hummingbird by Byron Young. This month we are featuring photos of a Hummingbird Moth feeding on a Butterfly Bush. Taken by Tony Wayne Davis in the New Hope Road, Elkview, WV area. If you would like to submit a photo, work of art, short story, poem, hobby - whatever inspires you, email us at Cyndi@ElkRiverLiving.comSHARE WITH US!
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tracking schools. That is only one way I keep myself fit in my advanced years; I am 68. I may be BUD T UGLY, but I can at least keep up with the pack. Not the fastest, but I can at least finish the mission. How does this work? It is an incredibly painless process. It just takes consistency, and about 2 to 3 hours per week. It does not even require a gym membership. Walking a trail, getting plenty of vitamin D from the sun, and the clean fresh air of the forest is a fabulous way to begin. Make it a group appointment, and you now have your own exercise support team. I recently met Kayla James, a fabulous lady. She is a stay-at-home mother of two. She began walking the Elk River Rail Trail in earnest back in March 2022 with her family. She reports not only a 40 lb. weight loss but has inspired others to adopt a healthy lifestyle. She credits an increase in energy, confidence, and overall happiness to simply enjoying walking the trail. What could be better for you? Enjoying family, enjoying feeling good, all in your own backyard. When John Casey has been working for 49 years in law enforcement and security. He routinely teaches mantracking for law enforcement and first responders; street defense and combatives for citizens and law enforcement; and lectures on the subjects of personal safety and protection. John also works as a ranger specializing in reducing criminal activity on large tracts of land in both TN and WV, including parts of the Elk River Trail, and improving the quality and safety of the areas he patrols. He developed a passion for fitness and health after his father fell seriously ill from the effects of diabetes. He was a volunteer kettlebell and fitness coach at the YMCA for years, and was able to experience first hand the benefits of encouraging others to follow his lead.
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In addition to constantly training and honing our tracking skills, a good state of general physical fitness will increase our odds of success….the fitter we are…. the more successful we will be. Think about the uphill trudge…the downhill slide….we need good physical strength to do these basic things. Do not even mention wrestling that Grizzly……only my fellow trail master Mike McMahan can do that. After all the rest of us are mere mortals.Some of you know about me. You see my Kettlebells piled up in front of my campsite at
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By: John P. Casey, Chief of Ranger Operations, Allegheny Highlands Group Master Tracking Instructor, Mountain Tracker’s Association Fitness Enthusiast
Wilderness, fresh air, mountains, forests……if it is not in our blood, then we have no business tracking. The fact is we were born to it. We crave it. We eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and the midnight snack. That is why we follow the path we do. How many of us are up to the challenge? When we are called to search, and hopefully rescue…can we successfully get there and get out….Without becoming part of the problem.
MOVEMENT GOOD----SITTING BAD!!!!!
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With steady progression you can develop a simple three times a week regimen of say….25 to 50 pushups broken down into sets of ten, 20 to 30 body weight squats, and then 20-30 second holds in a plank position. Begin with 1 round of 5 to 10 reps if you have not done anything for a while, increase these as you feel stronger. Walk outside, when possible, take stairs when you have a choice, and begin picking up and carrying items that are heavier than 10 lbs. If you like to hike trails, carrying a backpack with 15 to 25 pounds is a wonderful way to increase muscular strength. Challenge yourself by increasing the weight as you feel stronger. In about 4 to 8 weeks of doing this, and after increasing the weight gradually, you will certainly notice a difference in many things. You are walking better, sleeping better, feeling stronger, having greater endurance, able to get up off the toilet in the middle of the night, etc. etc. Who knows, it might even grow hair…….nope, tried it already, does not work…. And for those who may have diabetes or are in a pre-diabetic stage….my father did, and it really cost him….engaging in consistent physical exercise and proper diet can reduce your blood sugar levels to nearly normal. And in a lot of cases with Type 2 diabetes, it can even help reverse the disease. How great would that be? No insulin shots or meds. That now leads to diet. How do we eat? Well, I like a plate of biscuits, sausage, gravy, and potatoes like everyone else. I just do not eat them every day. DO NOT; I repeat DO NOT go on some sort of fad diet plan that involves a lot of low fat whole grain nonsense. Just start eating more lean protein and plenty of colored vegetables. LOSE the Carbohydrates (THINK SUGAR-BAD), that means stop the Cereal, Colas, Chips, Cookies, Candy, Cakes, Pop Tarts, and seriously modify your bread intake. Read the labels on anything that is packaged as food. I avoid most if not all pre-packaged food and any food that has more than one ingredient on the label.
RUN LIKE A MAN-EATING BEAST IS CHASING YOU, FROM ALL FAST FOOD!!!
When we train as trackers should, we always chase the perfection of our art to achieve excellence; and given the physical rigors of the environment we work in, should not we also chase perfection with our health, to realize the full excellence of performance in our duties? Stay on the trail and you will find that which you seek!!!
That might mean having to eat real food for a change…. what a concept that is. Eggs, cheese, meat, fish, chicken, pork, beans, broccoli, greens, fruit - good solid food; sounds a lot like the kind of food that used to be on the American table, back when Type II Diabetes was not a major health epidemic. Trust me, you will not starve, you will feel full, and will be healthier. You can even choose a “Cheat Day”….that is where you begin your day with half a gallon of Ben & Jerry’s and move through the waffles, pancakes, deep fried everything, and the 4.5 gallons of sweet tea: but after that day is over, get back on the “Real Food” schedule until your next Cheat Day. If you are dedicated to eating properly, you will feel lousy after eating “cheat meals.” Just your body letting you know the difference. Following this protocol, you will see a dramatic difference in energy levels. I know, I lost 60 lbs of body fat within about 30 weeks of seriously changing my lifestyle some years ago. I never gained it back. I got stronger, fitter, and much more fun to be with….well at least that is what I thought, until my wife and friends disabused me of that notion……. so anyway………. What you decide to do is always going to be up to you. Being consistent is the key: To quote Vince Lombardi, “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.”
was the last time you did 10….15….20 pushups? How about body weight squats, or jumping jacks? Some do it in the 80’s. All are consistently doing something to improve the quality of their lives. Some do it for weight loss, blood pressure control, or to combat the effects of arthritis.
"On their last day in West Virginia, Mark takes Rose on a hike. He drives her to Bridge Road, parks in the lot serving the small, upscale strip mall, then guides her a block down a curving street, where they step off the high-traffic road and onto the hiking path and, within minutes, are so fully enclosed in the tree-studded trail that Rose cannot believe they are still in the heart of one of Charleston’s busiest residential neighborhoods.
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“My aunt brought me here the first time when I was a kid. Back then, she told me a story about how this trail was built by a wealthy man for his wife, who liked to ride a horse-drawn carriage. I believed that for decades, always associating the trail with some kind of Victorian romance,” Mark laughs. “Then I looked it up and it turns out the trail was built by some governor in the early twentieth century so that workers could transport bricks to a house that he was building up the hill. He eventually used it for his carriage, and I’m sure his wife did as well, but the whole brick transport thing ruined the romantic story. I still like the trail, though.”
I was born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt, before moving to the US at age twenty-three. A decade later, I returned to college to study English Writing and Literature and to pursue my life-long dream of becoming a writer. I hold a BA and an MA in English, both from Marshall University. After graduation, I worked briefly as a part-time Instructor of English at Marshall University, teaching an Introduction to Creative Writing class as well as a class on Postcolonial Literature. I live in Charleston, WV with my husband and two children.
Rich in depth and feeling, A Pure Heart is a brilliant portrait of two Muslim women in the twenty-first century, and the decisions they make in work and love that determine their destinies. As Rose is struggling to reconcile her identities as an Egyptian and as a new American, she investigates Gameela's devotion to her religion and her country. The more Rose uncovers about her sister's life, the more she must reconcile their two fates, their inextricable bond as sisters, and who should and should not be held responsible for Gameela's death.
The path winds down, wide and well maintained, unlike the narrow trails strewn with fallen branches that Mark has taken Rose to before. Curving and turning, it alternates between spots totally enclosed in trees and others with a clear view of the river below and the city on the other bank. One such spot has been fitted with a stone bench. Mark takes Rose by the hand and guides her there. They sit down in silence, watching the city, its handful of highrises sprouting between the river on one side and the forestcovered mountains on the other.
Rajia Hassib's A Pure Heart is a stirring and deeply textured novel that asks what it means to forgive, and considers how faith, family, and love can unite and divide us. –Amazon
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Her book, A Pure Heart, is a powerful novel about two Egyptian sisters--their divergent fates and the secrets of one family. See Amazon and Barnes and Noble for all formats and editions, including Kindle, Audiobook, Hard and Soft Cover.
“I’d like to spoil you a bit. You need it.” He pauses, extending one foot and ruffling some leaves that have fallen on the ground before them. “I need it,” he adds after a while. “I’ve been kind of afraid I was losing you.” His short, nervous laugh sounds like a hiccup. Rose says nothing. She wraps her palm around the arrow, feels its sharp edges dig into her skin.”
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“That’s a perfect gift to give an archaeologist, isn’t it?” she smiles. “I feel spoiled, like we’re courting all over again.”
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“I have something for you,” Mark says. From his pocket, he takes out a red-and-white-checkered kerchief, unfolds it, and pulls something from its center, placing the object in Rose’s palm. For a moment, Rose mistakes it for a stone, but then she recognizes the rough object.“Isthis an arrowhead?” Mark nods. “I found it on a hike when I was in high school. I tried to look it up back then and was told it may be Early Archaic—as old as the Pharaohs—but of course, this may not be true. You might be able to find out.”
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If you want to purchase a cookbook please send your name, address, phone number, and how many cookbooks you want to Debbie Kennedy Abel, P. O. Box 431, Pursglove, WV 26546. Checks should be made payable to Debbie Kennedy Abel.
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What’s Cookin’ With the HHHS Class of 1971
The primary fundraiser for the scholarships will be a cookbook, Feed the Pack, that was generated from an idea by Paulette Wagner Burdette and compiled by the classmates of 1971. “All 200 recipes submitted are tasty, tried and true from appetizers to desserts,” said Johnson. The cookbook also includes a category of This & That featuring dandelion jelly, magic cake pan release, and other specialty recipes. Each recipe includes the contributor’s name so it is easy to find recipes from friends and loved ones.
If you would like to support the HHHS Class of 1971’s Vocational Educational Scholarship Fund, please consider purchasing one or more of their new cookbooks. Tax deductible donations are also welcome. Orders are being taken now to determine how many copies to print. The cookbooks will be available this fall. Johnson said, “Wouldn’t an HHHS cookbook make a great birthday, wedding shower, Christmas or ‘just thinking of you’ gift for someone you know? The cost of each cookbook is $19.71, just like the class!
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The Herbert Hoover High School (HHHS) Class of 1971 has created a Vocational Education Scholarship Fund to give back to their high school alma mater. Kat Medley Johnson said, “We want to assist one or maybe even two graduating seniors each year with the expenses of their vocational education.” She explained they chose vocational scholarships because of the limited funding sources that are available for students pursuing careers in vocational fields. The Class of 1971 hopes to offer the scholarships to one of the first graduating classes at the new high school site.
Some of the 1971 HHHS alumni will be at the Clendenin Fall Festival on Saturday, September 24th with order forms also. If you have questions you can text Kat Medley Johnson at 304.552.9100 or Patti Robinson at 304.610.7501.
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“I told Capital’s kids I hope whoever is their new director loves them as much as I love my kids,” said Fisher.
Capital High School hired a new director, Chris Shew from Parkersburg South, one week later, and Fisher was relieved of her double duty, but she said there will always be a special bond even though these two bands are rivals at the annual Charleston Daily Mail Band and Majorette Festival.
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SALUTING FISHER!
Meleah Fisher has been the band director at Herbert Hoover High School since 2000. She is far too aware that this time of year kicks off with band camp and marching practice in the soaring July/August temperatures. Most of us try to avoid this weather, but when Fisher heard the band students at Capital High School were suddenly without a director, she knew what she wanted to do. She volunteered her time and energy double time to help the Herbert Hoover High band every morning and the Capital High band every evening as they prepared for football/marching season.
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Meet the Herbert Hoover High School teams who are going to be running, catching, throwing, spiking, serving, kicking, headbutting, tackling, jumping, tumbling, back-flipping, putting, sinking, twirling, marching, playing and scoring! Oh, and don’t forget cheering wildly from the stands will, of course, be the Dawg Pound and the many proud Hoover fans!
by Kaleb Lanier, HHHS Student Contributor Cheerleaders (L-R): Bottom Row- Brook Johnson, Paige Teel, Trinatey Brown; Middle RowAddison Burdette, Mallory Braenovich, Kyra Jordan, Alexah Terry, Klaire Kinder, Jaelyn Mullins, Halle Schafer; Top RowRaylie Kinder, Makayla Webb, Kinsey Taylor, Abby Frame, Cierra Webb, Katelynn Yeager, Emilee Haddox. Girls Soccer (L-R): Bottom Row- Lailei Hunt, Aubrie Abbott, Jillian Dolin, Kelsey Taylor, Aly Miller, Emma Kee, Payslee Lyons, Chloe Nary, Jenna Brown. Top RowLeah Strickland, Sami Crook, Cailyn MacLellan, Carlee McGraw, Sylvia Ballard, Summer Moles, Alana King, Reese Holbert, Emma Flannery, JuJu Murray. Coach Mike Strickland Volleyball (L-R): Bottom Row- Mask Villers, Jada Holley, Cassidy Curry, Emma Skiles, Laila Varney, Kaili Casto, Ashton Henrich, Brianna Adkins, Macie Smith. Middle Row- Coach Caitlyn Dunlap, Abby Hanson, Alaina Douglas, Kaylee Anderson. Top Row- Abby Parsons, Sydney Shamblin, Payton Grindstaff, Hannah Shamblin, Amelia Canterbury, Kendra Callen.
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Top Row- Amelia Frame, Sailor Lucas, Ava Eskew, Dominick Southern, Austin Taylor, Presley Cunningham.
Top Row- Ethan Adkins, Elijah Saunders, Jaylen Chandler, Jackson Bailey, Grant Smith, Voss Duernburger, Gabe Deel.
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Boys Soccer (L-R): Bottom Row- An Nguyen, Will Butterworth, Kaleb Lipscomb, Donovan Brown, Grant Whitehair, Bryson Bennett.
Marching Huskies Band (L-R): Bottom Row- Caroline Dysart and Kaleb Lanier. Second Row- Katelyn Arbogast and Alex Arnold. Third RowMeredith Frame, Amber Russe, Alexandria Christian, Gracie Snyder, Jillian Dolin. Fourth Row- Eric Dible, Aaron Engle, Madison Rucker, Toby Rucker. Fifth Row- Olivia Thomas, Kerrigan Snyder, Braiden Hill, Landon Cummings, Madison Adamik, Natalie Arbogast, Grace Gant.
Feature Twirler - Caroline Dysart & Drum Major - Kaleb Lanier Golf (L-R): Bottom Row- Bella Bowen, Chloe Painter, Ruth Freeman, Ava Armstrong. Top Row- Max Bowen, Sawyer Osborne, Sam Phillips, Eli Robertson, Garrett Wentz, Noah Sergent. Coach Eddie Gray Cross Country (L-R): Bottom Row- Carli Monk, Emma Cottrell. Top Row- Ryne Geary, Regan Geary, John Duvall.
Football (L-R):
Third Row- Cole Mullins, Derek Siemiaczko, Darius Payne, Caleb Bowman, Dane Hatfield, Rocco Frye, Zach Elkins, Samuel Salyers, John Jones, Ethan Patrick, Kolton Fields, Braydon Bailey; Fourth Row- Josiah Rouse, Ryan Chandler, Cody Collins, Gavin Samples, Josh Harper, Ethan Deal, Cadyn Holstine, Laiken Carter, Sam Kee, Mykell Taylor, Austin Randolph, Ryan Gandee.
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Bottom Row- Andrew Rollyson, Brayden Jones, Levi Paxton, Randy Hughart, Braydon Walker, Connor Brinckman, Coach Joey Fields, Isaiah Chapman, Marquise Walker, Dylan Schafer, Jacob Burns, Gaven Allison, Tristan Allison, Caden Dotson. Second Row- Kevin Leach, Connor Stricker, Hayden Payne, Zac Greer, Brandon Ramos, Bryce Grimm, Kole Johnson, Joey White, Alek Harrison, Lucky Green, Jordan Shickel.
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Millions of children experience the excitement of choosing their school back pack each year. What most parents don’t consider is how much strain this must-needed accessory places on developing bodies. It has been estimated that more than 14,000 adolescents are treated yearly for pain caused by their backpacks. A poorly fitted or over-packed backpack can place increased stress on a student's developing musculoskeletal system and result in poor posture and strains. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons notes that carrying more than 10-15% of body weight in your backpack can result in neck, back, and shoulder pain, muscle and joint issues, and changes in posture. The good news is that, by following some easy guidelines, you can prevent all of these injuries and get the most out of your school year!
1) Two is better than one! Use both shoulder straps to help evenly distribute weight. Keep them snug so the pack stays close to your body.
5) One size DOESN’T fit all. The pack should be centered and fit snugly against the back. It should not extend more than 2 inches below the waist…this will cause your child to lean forward to distribute the weight and cause increased strain on the lower back and hips. The backpack should not be wider than the torso and should be made of lightweight material.
Backpack Safety
Don’t let your backpack slow you down!
A few red flags for backpack trouble include: pain (neck, back, or shoulder), difficulty maneuvering while wearing the backpack, or imbalanced backpack wear. Back to school is an exciting time.
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.
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4) Wide is good. When it comes to shoulder straps, wide padded straps will distribute weight best. Using the chest/waist strap will also help distribute the load.
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2) Keep the weight low. Limit weight to 10% of the child's body weight. If your child weighs 100 pounds, their backpack should not weigh more than 10 pounds.
3) Placement is key. Place objects in the backpack so the heaviest one is closest to the body and the lightest one is the furthest away. Use compartments in the backpack to distribute weight evenly as well.
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