Elkton Christmas tree lighting marks season start
Elkton held its annual Christmas tree lighting last Thursday hosted by the Elkton Women’s Society. The event included prayers, a moment of silence for American troops, love bows, and Santa’s arrival via the Elkton Volunteer Fire Company. Lori Shifflett served as master of ceremonies, with Vice Mayor Randell Snow thanking volunteers and town services for lighting, traffic control, and decorations.
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Elkton Christmas Parade Draws Crowds for Second Year
Elkton held its second Christmas parade starting at 11 a.m. with East Rockingham High School band leading, a Elkton Town Council float, volunteer fire apparatus, local merchant trucks, and church club floats. Candy showers delighted children as spectators watched horseback riders and a Belgian horses sleigh entry from the Elkton Welcome Center. Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the Community Center for sleigh rides and photo sessions with Deborah Lam photographing the event.
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Elkton Area Christmas Bazaar Showcases Local Crafters
Twenty eight vendors welcomed about two hundred visitors to the Elkton Area Community Center for its annual Christmas Bazaar following the parade. Theresa Jenkins Crystal Knighton Paula Puckett and Yvette Hill sold handmade primitive items wreaths spy wax candles and mission outreach funds. Sharon Shank Barbara Conway Jane Letts offered painted slates hand sewn dolls and clothing with vintage Singer craftsmanship. Attendees also found Avon Pampered Chef products among the displays.
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Kite House DEQ discussed at council retreat
Elkton town retreat at Cooley House reviewed the near final draft plan due to the state Department of Environmental Quality. Anderson and Associates completed the draft in November with town input. An extra report from the firm is due before the Dec 19 meeting as the plan under a court consent order guides five years of improvements.
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Williams wins Shenandoah VFW essay contest
Shenandoah senior Michael Williams of Page County High School won first prize in the Avis O. Comer VFW Post 8613 contest in Shenandoah. The 150 participating students wrote essays on pride in serving in the U S military with Williams interviewing a decorated Air Force veteran and concluding that doing something good for the country is the most prideful aspect.
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