Two Eagle Scouts Share A School Field Project Triumphs
Shifflett and Moubray both earned Eagle ranks at East Rockingham High School with distinct projects at the ERHS grounds. Shifflett built dual bullpens at the baseball diamond, while Moubray created a 30 by 25 foot gravel rock garden with tall flagpoles. The pair began scouting together in Elkton Elementary and plan to pursue Palm pins, with the Rockingham County Board of Education set to formally recognize them on January 25.
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Snow Named Elkton Vice Mayor In Split Vote
Elkton council elevated Snow to vice mayor after a 3 2 tally with Har ry Armbruster Isom and Theo Pence voting yes. Herbert White of WW Associates presented a state funded survey proposing two new water wells and major sewer work with a 4.5 million cost, plus a 2.8 million Phase A. He suggested funding sources. former mayor Printz mocked the price. The body approved 500 grants for high school mock assemblies and 20 000 for Roanoke Pump electric work, and adjourned after a closed session on legal and personnel matters.
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Balloon reunion after 600 mules rescue in Elkton
BJ Merica in Elkton reports a balloon delivery mystery after 600 plus mules carry the balloon to town. Evelyn Murphy, 83, finally learns a Virginia balloon from Jacob’s birthday finds, prompting calls to WHSV TV3 and a classroom note from Elkton Elementary.
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RMH Adult Diabetes group to meet February 14
The Rockingham Memorial Hospital Adult Diabetes Support Group will meet from 7 to 8 30 p m Monday February 14. The topic is Diabetes Conversations What are the Basics aiming to discuss fundamental diabetes management and patient education.
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Historic photos added at Shenandoah town hall event
Shenandoah held a Sept 24 cruise in with 130 participants that filled First Street and raised 5500 dollars, including 2500 from Modern Woodmen. The town moved forward on property projects, completed half of a bike trail, bought Christmas lights, improved River Park, and hosted four computer center seminars led by Bruce Arnold and Gary Patterson. Community Enhancement Awards honored nine businesses and homeowners with volunteers recognized including Patterson, Alice Pence, and Nancy Karnes.
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Page Valley Tennis Association
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Harrisonburg eye doctor restores sight with telescopes
Harrisonburg Virginia Dr David Armstrong prescribes miniature telescopes to help legally blind patients regain vision after diseases such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. The ad notes sunglasses and a hands on approach to demonstration.
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Bioptic telescopic glasses aid low vision driving and reading
Laura Stanley with macular degeneration gains help reading and driving from Dr. Armstrong who prescribes bioptic telescopic glasses for driving and TV. Michael Callison, also with low vision, receives telemicroscopic glasses for reading and a bioptic pair for distance. The piece notes these devices enable activities like meetings, polls, and computer use, and cites costs and a free telephone consult.
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