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Little League program exceeds expectations

I am writing to recognize the outstanding Little League All-Star program that has made this season truly special for our community's young athletes. The coaching staff deserves immense praise (Anthony Severino, Justin Arbogast, and Dalton Schneider) for their excellence. Their patient guidance, skill development, and positive approach have helped the boys grow not only as players but as confident, team oriented young men. The progress I've seen in my son has been remarkable. Equally impressive has been the incredible support from the parents. Their dedication, from organizing meals ...

Pride versus patriotism

What is patriotism? At a time when Americans are being asked how proud they feel of their country, it is worth remembering that pride and patriotism are not the same thing. A recent NBC poll asked Americans how they feel about the state of the nation as we celebrate the 250th anniversary. Questions ranged from one’s confidence in the economy to whether we still had shared values. But pundits are zeroing in on a different issue. A guest editorial in The Inter-Mountain by Rich Lowry even suggested the poll revealed a Democratic “patriotism gap.” A closer look at the actual ...

Looking at Humane Society funding issues

The following was sent to Randolph County Commission President David Kesling: Here we go again. I may be the only one to speak up, but I will do all I can to defend and support these innocent animals and dedicated volunteers that give so much time and heart to helping these animals. Is it because they are building a cat house? Are you saying they must have money if they can do that? You do know the building was unsalvagable. Two volunteers are building this place. That's why a year from starting it's not finished yet. Is it because dead people leave them money? That's how they have ...

Corridor H: More miles opened, more reasons for concern

On June 22, the Governor, with federal, state, and local officials, highway workers, contractors, consultants, and citizens including a sign-carrying Go North delegation, opened a section of Corridor H between Kerens and Rt. 72 north of Parsons. Eleven years of construction had extended the highway eleven miles. From the west, 51 miles of the four-lane are now open from I-79 at Weston to Parsons. Construction is ongoing on 3.5 miles east of Rt. 72, crossing the Cheat River bridge to US 219 as it climbs Backbone Mountain. From the east, 66 miles are open from Wardensville to Davis. ...

Slow down on residential streets

I have thought about writing this letter for the last couple of years. I live in downtown Elkins. The speed limit on most of the streets where families, retired neighbors, children and pets live is 25 mph . Some areas are 15 mph, others 35 mph. But mostly 25 mph .   I have lived downtown for more than 15 years. My road is certainly a road drivers use as a short cut. They are typically in a hurry to get home or get to work. They often, without thinking about their speed, drive faster than 25 mph . During lunch, I was accosted by a man driving his black SUV down my road. He was angry ...

Rotary Club shows gratitude

On behalf of the Rotary Club of Elkins, we offer our heartfelt thanks to all who supported our International Festival, allowing us to award $13,238.98 in grants to many of our local schools and libraries: Elkins High School, Elkins Middle School, the Elkins-Randolph County Public Library, Pickens High School, Pioneer Memorial Library, Randolph Technical Center, Russell Memorial Library, Third Ward Elementary School, Tygarts Valley Middle/High School and Valley Head Library. The Randolph County Commission sponsored the event and Davis Trust Company sponsored the day’s entertainment. ...