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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 2010
Page
5
Sermon excerpt notes that God is not limited by human weakness and may even turn strength into a vulnerability to enable greater reliance on Him. Biblical example Jacob shows how a limp forces dependence on God, while modern vignettes mix jokes and brain teasers to illustrate perception and problem solving.
A reader questions Elkton police coverage and 24 hour presence after a prowler incident. The letter complains phone response delays, cites officers patrolling U.S. Route 33, and calls for stronger residential and downtown policing while questioning directions to the chief and authorities.
Goldie Helsley recalls a 15 year Easter tradition at Elk Run Cemetery where a large fresh floral arrangement for their mother's grave was stolen on April 7. She notes cemetery staff did not remove the flowers and urges visitors to report vandalism to cemetery officials.
In a two part Confederate History and Heritage Month series the article recalls Chrisman’s Boy Company, formed in April 1864 as Company A, 3rd Virginia Mounted Reserves under Capt. George Chrisman. The 16–17 year olds fought at Bonnie Doon near Piedmont on June 5, aided the 18th Virginia Cavalry, then fought at Buford’s Gap amid the Lynchburg Campaign, with veterans later attending reunions in the Shenandoah Valley and Elkton’s first mayor, Jacob Kyger, pictured in 1908.
A JMA NPR license filing for a FM tower near Cedar Cliff Falls prompted community attention via The Valley Banner. The piece notes four other stations seeking the same frequency and clarifies local concerns about tower visibility from nearby landmarks while acknowledging private property access limits and the falls’ visibility from Elkton.
The Elkton Middle School PTA expresses thanks to patrons and sponsors for their April 10 barbecue. Gratitude is given to ACE Dean Home Center Elkton Volunteer Fire Company The Valley Banner and many volunteers including Bebbers Lam Shifflett King Schumacher Wood Crider Kinsey Davis Monger Morris Pence Holloway Good Merica and Baugher. Special thanks to Megan Miriello for banners and to unnamed supporters who contributed to the fundraiser.
Jim Lawson notes Elkton seniors enjoyed a birthday luncheon at EACC on March 23 with crafts Bingo and gifts from The Avon Store. Easter Egg Hunt attracted about 200 children at Stonewall Park on April 2 with support from Elkton United Methodist Church Farmers and Merchants Bank and Tolsma Insurance. Debbie Lam photographed the event and SHS students helped.
Elkton council schedules April 19 public hearing to borrow 3.5 million for wastewater improvements rather than a 0 percent state revolving fund loan. The proposed loan would be secured by the town's full faith and credit, sparking concern over rising debt and prioritization of utilities over payroll and other obligations for residents and businesses.
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