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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 2010
Page
1
About 30 Shenandoah volunteers spent the day and part of Sunday cutting and delivering firewood to residents in need of heat. Local stores noted customers seeking FIREWOOD as the effort drew community support and warmth.
In 2005 Elkton aimed to convert a vacated jeans factory into a recreation facility with no major town costs. The plan collapsed after council disputes and a stalled capital campaign. The project carries $1.7 million rehab, $600,000 building cost, and annual $130,000 debt, with Rockingham County support shrinking from $250,000 to about $75,000.
Elkton Town Manager Reid Wodicka and Councilman Rick Workman along with Mayor Larry Bompiani will travel to Washington D C to meet with Virginia Senators Mark Warner and James Webb staffers. They plan to request a 10 million earmark to fund town infrastructure including two new water towers. The delegation aims to place the request in this year's or next year's appropriations bill.
At a Jan 5 meeting Elkton Volunteer Fire Company members voted to acquire the 30,000 square foot former Dick Myers Chevrolet Pontiac dealership An indoor facility will house three pickup sized fire vehicles and space for banks and vehicle storage The move aims to dramatically expand the department's footprint and capacity, potentially creating the largest station among area small towns.
Rockingham County education officials state teachers can take in stride higher K-12 math standards set to begin next fall. The state legislature raised requirements to meet Standards of Learning and the state Department of Education further increased math requirements last fall.
Harrisonburg reports Gov Kaine budget reductions may target police and school technology. The final budget sparked concern among Rockingham County service providers last week as talks intensified over how cuts would affect local programs and operations.
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