Vignettes of idols and odd crimes in one column
Carl Karlburg muses on idols versus the true God while a chaotic collage of police incidents, petty robberies, and odd anecdotes from across towns unfolds. From January vending machine robberies to a Burger King alarm, the column blends faith reflection with a parade of quirky crime notes and humorous dog jokes.
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Father
Pete Brisco
Portsmouth
R.I
Gregory Rosa
Lake City
Fla
Karen Lee Joachimi
Ann Arbor News
Burger King
Ypsilanti
Mich
Bowling Green
Ohio
Robert Ricketts
Conrail
Wesley Chapel
Joseph Aaron
Pool Winners at Elkton Area Community Center
Delta Dean and John Smith won the eight-ball partners event at the Elkton Area Community Center. Charles McMillen and Dennis Cox finished as runners up after 14 players competed. An individual eight-ball tourney is set for 5:30 p.m. Friday Aug 15 with signups by Aug 14 at the EACC. Call 298-8730 for details.
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Elkton Area
Delta Dean
John Smith
Charles McMillen
Dennis Cox
EACC
In memory Billy Wayne Morris
In memory of Billy Wayne Morris who died July 30 2013 wife children grandchildren brothers and sisters express grief and prayer for strength as a heartfelt memorial message from family noting loss and remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Wayne Morris
In loving memory of Cheese McDorman and Jinnie McDorman
Memorial note honors Harry L. Cheese McDorman born August 9 1916 died January 17 1999 and Jinnie McDorman born August 16 1926 died August 26 2013. Sharon Sherrie expresses miss and love to Daddy and Momma with enduring affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. “Cheese’ McDorman
Jinnie McDorman
Charles Rodney Weaver Birthday Memorial Verse
In loving memory of Charles Rodney Weaver on his birthday July 31. The son writes of sorrow and enduring love, recalling him as a hero and guiding presence who has passed from Earth, leaving a broken heart and deep pride in his son Charlie Weaver.
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South Carolina
Indiana
Texas
Lab
Charles
Rodney” Weaver
Card Shower Planned for Okley Breeden on 83rd Birthday
A card shower is planned for Okley Breeden who will turn 83 on Wednesday August 13. Cards and letters may be sent to 21423 Dean Mountain Road Elkton VA 22827.
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Okley Breeden
Dean Mountain Road
Elkton
Lam-Thomas Reunion at Elkton Pentecostal Shelter
The Lam-Thomas reunion will be held at noon Sunday August 17 at the Elkton Pentecostal shelter on U.S. 33 east of Elkton at the foot of the mountain. Attendees should bring a covered dish to share.
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Lam-Thomas
Elkton
Hensley Family Reunion Held at Stonewall Park Elkton
On July 27 Rev. Stephen Hensley and son David hosted a reunion at Stonewall Memorial Park in Elkton. Forty eight attendees enjoyed ideal weather, with Teddy Hensley and Delure Hensley noting the success and anticipation for next year’s event at the same venue.
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Stephen Hensley
David Hensley
Stonewall Memorial Park
Elkton
Teddy Hensley
Ted
Judy
Delure Hensley
Engagement announced for Tiffany Humphries and Seth Shifflett
Barbara Kile of McGaheysville announces the engagement of her daughter Tiffany Danielle Humphries to Trenton Seth Shifflett son of Marty and Teresa Shifflett of Elkton. Both graduates of Spotswood High School. Tiffany employed at Bridgewater Retirement Community and Seth at Walmart Distribution Center. A September 6 2014 wedding is planned.
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Barbara Kile
McGaheysville
Tiffany Danielle Humphries
Trenton
Seth” Shifflett
Marty
Teresa Shifflett
Elkton
Seth
Tiffany
Spotswood High School
Bridgewater Retirement Community
Walmart Distribution Center
Betty Eppard
Vivian Lam
Pearl Almond
Elkton Recreation Dance Program Registration Dates
Registration for the Elkton Recreation Dance Program runs Sept 3 to 6 at the Elkton Recreation Center. Returning dancers register Sept 3, new and returning Sept 4-5, and Sept 6 for morning slots. Classes start Sept 8 with 9 month courses through June 14, 2015. fee $20 per family.
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Elkton
Elkton Recreation Center
B Street
Elkton Elementary
Riverbend
Elkton Middle
East Rockingham High
Mary-Liz Humphrey
Sadurand
Hotmail
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Carl Karlburg
Gloria Ann Wood Gilbert
Harry L. ‘Cheese’ McDorman
Sharon Sherrie
McDorman
Rodney’ Weaver
Charlie Weaver
Lam
Thomas
Hensley
Tracey Rocchiccioli Cash
Erickson Ave
Lohr
Mauzy
the Valley Banner
The
Valley Banner Publishing Co
MoonIns
Albemarle
Augusta
Greene
Page
Rockingham
Shenandoah
the Valley Banner P.O
Seth’ Shifflett
Iffany Danielle Humphries
Elkton Dance Program
Virginia
Embaramail
Turkey Knob
VaCarolina Buildings
Metalroofover.com
AEA
Cootes
Turleytown Rd
Broadway
W & Go
Ginger Gold Williams
Jona Mac
Dayton Cortland
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