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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 2014
Page
5
A reader thanks Shenandoah physician Dr. R M Brothers for early cancer detection and successful treatment in October 2004. The letter credits his care with guiding a decade of growth, family, and happiness, ending with gratitude and blessings.
A memorial service will be held Friday for Dee Floyd a longtime county supervisor who helped shape local roads and planning efforts including the Southeast Connector project. He won a 2000 special election with 56 percent, served three full terms, and was active in regional commissions and boards. Colleagues praised his dedication and kindness. The service is 2 p.m. Friday December 5 2014 at Kgger Funeral Home Harrisonburg with private interment at Hastlawn Memorial Gardens and a reception at Massanutten Presbyterian Church Penn Laird.
Meals were delivered Tuesday through donations from organizations and individuals. The Elkton Volunteer Fire Company and Emergency Squad and Massanutten Lions Club are regular food contributors along with Cost Co. Last week's meal was timed to allow volunteers to celebrate Thanksgiving at home. The menu featured turkey dressing gravy sweet potatoes cranberries green beans ham pumpkin pie Jell O and potato salad. Davis praised the fellowship and efficiency of the group noting retirees like Hammer and calling Bob a treasure who fills in as needed.
Detra Cash opened Second Chance Boutique at 507 First Street in the Old Mill building after Fairy Tale Moments closed. The shop sells infants to plus size clothing, crafts, and housewares with a 50 50 consignor split and discounts after 120 days. Hours are Mon Fri 10 am 6 pm and Sat 9 am 3 pm. Call 560 9064 or visit Facebook for details.
Nadine Conaway recalls moving from Allentown in 1993 to a hilltop home north of Elkton with 360 degree mountain views. The Dickens Village displays Arnold Conaway built sits inside the New England Cape Cod home as part of a fundraiser for the Elkton Progressive Improvement Committee. Advance tickets cost 12 dollars, 15 dollars the day of the event, with tickets available at Nancy's Party Things or the Elkton Area Community Center. more details from Derenda Flick or Donna Mowbray.
Shenandoah Improvement Team hosts a Christmas carol evening on Thursday December 11 at the town hall and parking lot starting ~6 30 pm. Shenandoah Elementary School Choir of about 60 under Betsy Harvey will sing while Christ United Methodist Church volunteers provide hot chocolate. Guests bring chairs. Trees on First Street 400 block decorated by grade levels. Page County High School art students created window displays. In bad weather the program is not rescheduled. A second event on Saturday December 18 features a tree lighting at Big Gem Park with refreshments caroling and Santa Claus from 6 to 9 pm hosted by the town and Shenandoah Indians baseball club.
A dinner and dance will be held Saturday December 13 at the Shenandoah VFW Avis O Comer Post 8613. Social hour starts at 5 30 p m. A covered dish dinner will be held from 7 8 p m. Music by Whistlin Dixie. The cost is 8 dollars per person or 15 dollars per couple.
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