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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 2013
Page
1
Del. Rob Bell chairs the Criminal Laws Subcommittee in Richmond as it studies penalties for texting while driving after a Fairfax court decision. A crash involving a texting driver head on killed one motorist, prompting renewed focus on how the law can address such offenses.
Merck and its Stonewall Division donated 40000 to Elkton Area United Services to support the purchase and renovation of EAUS’s new Client Services Building at 187 W Spotswood Ave. Plant Manager Raoul Diaz presented a real check and a cardboard facsimile to EAUS President Joe Hammer. EAUS Executive Director Marsha Deavers called it the largest single contribution in her decade with the group. Breakfast was served as attendees toured the new building next to the existing facility.
Elkton church led by Pastor Barbara Hensley held the first clothing and household item giveaway of the year. Volunteers arranged books, baby and adult clothing, blankets and shoes, following the ministry's mission to give as an act of faith.
Residents of the unincorporated McGaheysville village continue a self funded system for street lighting. Homeowners pay the raritan Club $125 a year for lights directly in front of their homes, with the county receiving funds to cover electricity. Twenty five orphan lights in central areas lack a direct home frontage and rely on community fundraising since 1953.
The Shenandoah Recreation League requests approval to build a 40 by 80 foot facility at the town ballpark for concessions restrooms and batting cages and to expand playing fields with fencing to allow three games simultaneously. It also plans to regrade Field 3. The Town Council will review the existing lease and has asked Town Attorney Stephen M Blatt to draft an easement to permit the project.
David Meadows of Elkton's Seventh-day Adventist Church plans the next Pinewood Derby at Elkton Volunteer Fire Company's Activities Building on Sunday March 38. Kits cost $5 with a six inch wood block wheels axles and lead weight. All area children may race and watch as judges weigh cars and allow graphite lubricant to maximize speed.
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