Submitted photo NJ Patella, a kindergarten student at Jennings Randolph Elementary, has spent the summer gardening with his grandmother, Diana. The 6-year-old decided to donate old corn stalks as decorations for the upcoming Scarecrow Festival on Oct. 26. NJ’s contributions mark him one of the many community volunteers who make this festival a reality each year. For more information, please contact the Elkins Main Street office at 304-636-4803.

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NJ Patella, a kindergarten student at Jennings Randolph Elementary, has spent the summer gardening with his grandmother, Diana. The 6-year-old decided to donate old corn stalks as decorations for the upcoming Scarecrow Festival on Oct. 26. NJ’s contributions mark him one of the many community volunteers who make this festival a reality each year. For more information, please contact the Elkins Main Street office at 304-636-4803.