Cynthia’s’ Story
I have always loved to write. I majored in Journalism at West Virginia University and have written for brochures, speeches, and news articles throughout my career. While Ken was in Law School, I began teaching for WV Junior College and also served as their Assistant Director as well as the Director for Ross Medical Education. It is indeed an honor to be able to dedicate my passion for writing to the Elk River Living magazine.
If we are indeed products of our environment, then I can proudly say I am thankful I was raised on the Elk River and I am equally proud our children were as well. There is an appreciation here for family and friends that you do not see in many communities. There is talent and success; there is love and kindness; there is pride and respect, and there are strong hands that join together in good times and in bad.
I am thankful my brother Dave believed in me and inspired me to publish this magazine. Without the support of my husband, children, brothers and sisters, and friends, this dream would not have come true. Most of all, I am thankful for our son Josh, who said, “Mom, we can do this.” It is his creative layout and design that magically transforms the wonderful stories into a professional publication that showcases our wonderful Elk River heritage.
They’ve said about Elk River Living
Elk River Strong!
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Thank you so much Cyndi for the wonderful article!! It’s absolutely amazing!!
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Excellent content front cover to back! Thank you!!!
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Thank you so much Cyndi for the Wonderful feature in your magazine!!! You write with such care and love .
I appreciate your and Ken’s support of my photography.
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Great publication with lots of informative material.
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I appreciate honoring a well known citizen from the Elk River area each issue.
A well illustrated magazine featuring relevant articles with a positive look at the area.
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Elk River Living highlights the best parts of the Elk River! It’s professional, classic, beautiful, and full of positivity. What a perfect way to capture the #WVStrong feeling as we move to brighter days!
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Classy publication embracing the Elk River community’s past and spotlighting its future. Whether through thoughtful articles, local business advertisements, a tried and true recipe, events calendar, or reader submissions, it truly creates a sense of place. Looking forward to the next issue!
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It is very well put together. There is no gossip, only the truth. The articles are wonderful. It portrays our Elk River community in a positive way. Thank you for your dedication to our community.
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This is a beautifully detailed publication depicting a wonderful river community of people drawn together by struggle, perseverance and compassion.
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It’s real, authentic, it’s positive and brings life back in words and pictures to a community where some see as a once vibrant, quaint town as, no more. Elk River Living shows where there are still roots, there is still Hope, where there is hope, brings new life, new growth to what can and could be again!
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An asset to our community. Thank you for the effort showing the community in a POSITIVE light!
