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Randolph Countians are generous people

August 28, 2010

Randolph Countians are, for the most part, no different from anyone else who lives in the western foothills of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. Sometimes we stop and let a waiting motorist into our line of traffic the moment they are spotted. Other times we won’t; we make them sit and wait for what seems like forever when one would-be good natured driver would lose nothing by letting the motorist in line. We speed up when the traffic signals turn yellow often times running the red light before getting through an intersection — all at the risk of eternity to save three or four minutes. We hesitate to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks (where they have the right-of-way) taking our chances with fate. When it comes to charity, though, we are as generous as anyone anywhere. We open our wallets and purses at the asking for help. Here are some examples of the charitable organizations we support and the amounts of money they collect.

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Chilren’s safety while waiting for school bus is major concern

August 21, 2010



Now that school is back in session, let me share what to me is a very serious concern. First, though, let me tell you what happened that brought me to the realization of the gravity of the situation.

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‘Twos Day Twos’ another chance to be MAD about Elkins

July 31, 2010

(Editor’s note: General Manager Don Smith is substituting for business columnist Wayne Sheets this week.

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New gift shop opens on Randolph Avenue

July 31, 2010



Camden Creek Primitives-N-More quietly opened for business on July 1.

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Pleasing everyone is impossible but trying is worth the effort

July 23, 2010





Anyone who does anything in hopes of improving their community or tries to help keep its citizens informed cannot help but “put some folks out” as the old timers used to say about offending or displeasing others.

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July 4th weekend a great success

July 17, 2010

Last week I touched on the unpleasant things that happened during the July 4th weekend celebrations. Today there are mostly good things to talk about.

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