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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 2014
Page
3
A column on choosing quiet in prayer citing Bill Hybels and the practice of writing questions to guide God’s response. Includes anecdotes about religion and a Florida atheist holiday case, plus several humorous vignettes about gender and everyday life.
In memory of Brian Hensley born August 16 1963 and died July 31 2004. Happy birthday friend from Steve and Bobbi Jo. In memory of Nathan Downey born August 19 1986 and died November 3 2011. Happy birthday nephew from Aunt Bobbi Jo and Uncle Steve.
A card shower is planned for Roy Heiston who turns 83 on August 20. Cards may be sent to 326 Florist Rd Elkton VA 22827. Joyce Lam will celebrate her 80th birthday on August 26 and cards may be sent to 2306 Jollett Road Elkton VA 22827.
The 78th annual Mathias reunion is set for Sunday August 31 at Lost River State Park in Mathias West Virginia. Relatives and friends are invited to bring a picnic lunch and the event will relocate to the Mathias Civic Center if rain interrupts outdoor plans.
A cornhole tournament will be held Saturday September 13 at Shenandoah Ball and Tackle. Doors open at 6 am games begin at 9 am. Entry fee is 30 dollars per team. Registration ends at 8 am. The winner takes half the pot. Call 5402184031 for forms and details.
Grove Hill Community Center offers inside and outside spaces for the annual Highway 340 Yard Crawl at $10 each on Saturday Sept 13. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, restrooms available, call 652-8060 for details.
Elkton Area United Services will host a motorcycle ride fundraiser at 9 a.m. Saturday August 23 with a 20 dollar per bike entry fee. The route begins at 218 West Spotswood Avenue and includes breakfast and lunch. If rain, the event moves to Sunday August 24. For details call 298-8685.
Joan Aleshire of Stanley and Chap and Joy Womack of Ruckersville announce the engagement of their daughter Dana Womack to Donald Rod McPherson son of Mary McPherson Shenandoah and the late Richard McPherson. Dana is a registered nurse with Southern Care Hospice. A January 24 2015 wedding is planned.
Two of Virginia’s five finalists for a prestigious math and science teaching honor are Rockingham County teachers Susan Eckenrode of John Wayland Elementary and Eric Imbrescia of Peak View Elementary. Nominated for science and math respectively, the award is run by the National Science Foundation for the White House.
Registration for the Elkton Recreation Dance Program runs Sept. 3-6 at the Elkton Recreation Center. Returning dancers may register Sept. 3, with new and returning registrations Sept. 4-5 and Sept. 6 for mornings. Classes begin Sept. 8, lasting until June 14, 2015. Fee is $20 per family. Contact Mary-Liz Humphrey at 298-2163 or email sadurand hotmail com.
Page County Public Schools announce orientations for all students and parents this week. Freshman orientation is Wednesday Aug 20 at the high schools. Aug 21 offers noon to 6 pm elementary and open house for the technical center and Grove Hill Preschool Academy with schedule pickups and forms.
A car truck and motorcycle show proceeds 11 am to 2 pm Saturday August 30 at Avis O Comet VFW Post 8613 Shenandoah with registration for a donation to win large trophies for three vehicles and three motorcycles plus a $100 drawing for registered vehicles. Free dash plaques for the first 25 registrations. An auction food music 50 50 drawing and door prizes aid local veterans. If rain the event moves to 2 5 pm Sunday August 31.
The annual Highway 340 yard sale will be held at 7 a.m. Saturday Sept 13 with sales from Grot toes north to Luray along U S 340 rain or shine. For details call Joann Foltz at 298-8144.
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