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A tribute to guards of ‘The Tomb of the Unknowns’

November 7, 2009

On Wednesday, we will take time to pay respect to those who have and are serving in our armed forces, especially those who made the supreme sacrifice in order that we may continue to enjoy our liberties. There are many who died in combat who are “known only to God” as the inscription on the Tomb of the Unknowns says. I’d like to share with everyone some little known facts about those who guard and protect that most honored memorial in our nation’s capital. The guards take 21 steps during the walk across the Tomb of the Unknowns. That number alludes to the 21-gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary. At the end of those 21 steps, the guard hesitates 21 seconds for the same reason, then turns and retraces those same 21 steps. The guards’ gloves are moistened at all times to prevent them from losing their grip on the rifle. The rifle is carried on the shoulder away from the tom.

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Griesel may step down from merchants leadership

October 31, 2009

Ed Griesel, being one to say very little until he has given what he is about to say a great deal of thought, had a few words to say regarding the Downtown Merchants Association at Tuesday’s meeting.

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Big box store courtesies sadly lacking for customers

October 24, 2009

What a way to start a week. I stopped by one of our big box stores Monday morning to have the battery in my wristwatch replaced. As I approached the jewelry counter, the young woman behind the counter almost hinted at a smil.

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Snowshoe Resort hosting winter job fair on Oct. 24

October 17, 2009





Are you looking for work? Snowshoe Mountain Resort might have the job you’ve been looking for. To find out, attend the resort’s Winter Job Fair Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Big Top Expo.

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Downtown Merchants’ name questioned again

October 10, 2009

Last spring I wrote in this column that some of the merchants located on the periphery of the city of Elkins questioned the implications of the name “Downtown Merchants’ Association.” The subject came up again at Tuesday’s meeting.

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Randolph’s support of Relay for Life is gratifying

September 19, 2009



The numbers are in for this year’s Relay for Life fundraising efforts and they are quite impressive.

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