New Principals Guide Elkton MMS and Area Schools
MMS Elkton and surrounding elementary schools announce new principals and staff for the upcoming year. Drew Miller leads MMS with a focus on AYP progress and AP offerings while Dawn Woodrum shifts to other duties. Elkton Elementary welcomes Rod Dansey with a new rewards program and Therapeutic Day Treatment staff. Cub Run adds Ken Boyers and new PE teacher Kirk Mesick. River Bend and McGaheysville name principals Jacki Nickel and Becky Roadcap, with new teachers Justin Brake and Kristin Summers. South River adds Larry Shifflett with two new counselors and teachers. Peak View appoints Marcie Williams as principal.
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Drew Miller
Miller
Lisa Milliken
Dawn Woodrum
Spotswood High School
East Rockingham High School
MMS
Elkton Elementary
Rod Dansey
Dansey
East Rockingham High
Spotswood High
Ed Powell
Laura Munse
Eva Voth
Cub Run Elementary
Ken Boyers
Boyers
Kirk Mesick
Bridgewater College
Trick
PTA
River Bend
Jacki Nickel
South River
Larry Shifflett
Jackie Dunsmore
Jay ‘Myers
Peak View
Marcie Williams
Elkton group weighs downtown look and business push
ERBC members discussed a Massanutten video ad and a stalled TEA-21 plan for Elkton downtown streetscape, noting recent repaving led by Theo Pence and Tim Turner. They eyed old lamp posts and improved water pipes, urged more home businesses, and considered changing meeting times to boost attendance.
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Snow
Massanutten
Main Street
Virginia Department of Transportation
VDOT
Elkton
Theo Pence
Tim Turner
Debbie Keenan
Gooden Brothers
VFW Post 9292 Ladies Auxiliary
Stuart Avenue
Shenandoah
Bonavita
Fauber
Triangle
ERBC
Stan Farthing
Farthing
Richard and
Louise Monger
Hilda Snow
Harry Armbruster
Nicole Keenan
Kay Kibler
Gooden Brother
Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Jollett Hollow Church's Founding and Legacy Told
The Valley Banner recounts the 1930s origins of a non denom missionary church in Jol lett Hollow founded by John G DuBosk, later influenced by Pastor Morgan Kinney and others. It notes the church's role in guiding generations of families, its revival era songs, and continued community care led by current preacher Alva Hurley.
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Sams
Hensleys
Meadows
Samuels
Atkins
Hollow
Alberta Meadows
Elkton
Breeden
Lee Lee
Ridenour
Breedens
Shifflett
Elvin Lam
Carroll Atkins
Joyce
Sionary Church
John G. DuBosk
Philadelphia
Darby
Morgan Kinney
Church of
Blue Ridge
Gan
Skyline Drive
Franklin Roosevelt
Smith
Dad
Jollett Hollow
DuBosk
DuBosque
Frank
Irv Smith
Postseason CHAMPIONS event honors ERHS baseball team
Photos from the team’s postseason run were shown at the CHAMPIONS event in town. Manager Matt Dean introduced players and thanked coaches Bob Hensley and Phillip Powell as engraved photo albums were presented. Tina Lam organized the albums with help from the Goodens and Dovel. A slide show by Kim Dean capped the two hour gathering, which drew players, families, and fans including ERHS coach David Scott. Eight players had ERHS JV ties, two came from William Monroe, and one from United Christian Academy.
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Matt Dean
Bill Davis
Elkton
Matt
Kim Dean
Lisa Gooden
Joshua Gooden
Karen Hensley
Diane Dovel
East Rockingham High School
David Scott
ERHS
William Monroe High School
United Christian Academy
Ted Hayes
Rockingham County Fair Highlights Include Free Acts and Derby Crowd
The fair drew about 3,000 to Beach Boys and Chris Young performances, with Saturday's demolition derby a crowd pleaser. Opening day attendance reached 7,703 amid improving weather after rain. Officials credited included free acts with admission and excellent weather for overall success.
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Cupp
Beach Boys
Chris Young
Rockingham County Fair
Mother Nature
Fair Board
Richard Chew
Harrisonburg
Ford Arena
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Modern Woodmen of America
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Modern-Woodmen.org
MWA Financial
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