Elkton Women’s Society ends annual tree lighting sponsorship
A letter from Stacey Morris thanks the community for a nearly 30 year run of Elkton’s tree lighting ceremony and announces the Elkton Women’s Society will fold. The note recalls Santa visits, gifts, music, ornaments, hot chocolate, and community support from volunteers, police and fire departments, town staff, and neighbors.
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Elkton Women’s Society
EWS
Elkton
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Town of
Wood heating aid project helps Shenandoah residents
Annie Schupner describes a wood drive aimed at low income families to cut heating costs this winter. Volunteers with trucks or axes are welcome and students earn public service hours by cutting wood, supporting Page County High School families in need.
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Annie Schupner
Shenandoah
Schupner
Page County High School
Tax relief plan eyed for town exemption limits
The draft ordinance would require the dwelling to be the sole residence of the claimant and caps combined net worth for exemption applicants. Delinquent taxes must be paid, with the treasurer enforcing rules and requiring sworn statements, tax returns, and appraisals. Exemptions range from 10 percent to 60 80 percent by income, with a Dec 16 council review and a Dec 10 work session set to discuss adjustments. A full copy is at town hall 173 West Spotswood Ave.
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Clairen Sipe
Town Hall
West Spotswood Ave
Elkton author McQuiston signs second historical romance
Elkton native and Spotswood High School alumna now with the CDC in Atlanta returned to Harrisonburg for a Thanksgiving family reunion and a Books-A-Million signing for her Avon published novel Summer is for Lovers. Readers heard the Brighton England beach origin tale and learned about her writing process and future release.
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Elkton
Spotswood High School
Centers For Disease Control
Atlanta
Harrisonburg
McQuiston
Brighton
England
Bethel tree and festooned Chrismans dominate Elkton church tour
Bethel United Church of Christ near Elkton showcased a Christmastime scene with a Chrisman tree from the Taylor home featuring an antique writing table and Dickens Village. Chrismans covering the church tree, made by members since 1970, drew visitors along with nativity displays and baked goods. The tour also opened Rivercrest home, Saint Peter's United Methodist on East Point Road, and Mount Sinai Baptist on Bryant Hollow Road.
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Taylor
Jesus
Bethel United Church of Christ
Elkton
Nancy Bassett
Nancy Cornwell
Loyce Hensley
Rivercrest
Linda
Paul Dovel
East Point Road
Saint Peter’s United Methodist Church
Mount Sinai Baptist Church
Bryant Hollow Road
Flags On Display In Town Council Chambers
Flags cost eighty dollars on display inside the EACC town council chambers. Interested residents may contact Gooden to see a sample of the flag by email at jjgpho Yahoo.com or by phone at 298-8432. Ted Hayes announces the display and contact options.
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EACC
Gooden
Jjgphoto
Yahoo.com
Ted Hayes
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Epic Tour
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P. Buckley Moss
Waynesboro
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