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Applause to the recent unveiling of the new Rosie the Riveter Statue that has been placed in the All-Veterans Memorial Park. The 6-foot, 3-inch statue was made possible by the Emma Scott Garden Club, who raised funds for the purchase of the $67,000 piece of history. The statue was covered by a large tarpaulin after its arrival in Elkins from Provo, Utah in June, until the unveiling ceremony on July 15.
Applause to the West Virginia Department of Highways for performing culvert update work on Diamond Street in Elkins, which seems to have helped "significantly," city officials said, as work continues to end years-long flooding issues in the area. Diamond Street and the culverts that run alongside and under it are both in and out of Elkins city limits and, therefore, are both the jurisdiction of the City of Elkins and DOH. The damaged culvert was in the DOH's jurisdiction.
Applause to two local students who are among the 18 West Virginia University students to have earned Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships this year. Abigail Sherrill, an interior architecture major from Elkins, is receiving the scholarship for travel to Western Europe. Josslyn Rice, a criminology major from Buckhannon, is receiving the scholarship for travel to Spain. The students received the competitive national award funded by the U.S. State Department to participate in "transformative study abroad experiences," according to the release.
Applause to Linda Shomo, who became the first Randolph Belle in 16 years to represent Randolph County at the annual West Virginia State Folk Festival. Before Shomo, Virginia Burky was the last Belle representative from Randolph County in 2008. Prior to Burkey, the county was represented every year dating back to 1960, when D.P. Linger was chosen as a Belle. The Belles help preserve the traditional pioneer way of life at the Folk Festival. Belles must be at least 70 years of age and a resident of West Virginia.