Deadline Looms to Fund Elkton Boys and Girls Club
The Elkton Boys and Girls Club faces an uncertain future after summer, with $40,000 needed to run the year and $16,240 still to raise. Donations from Merck, Harrisonburg Eagles, and Myers Ford have aided the effort as leaders plan a drive and a board meeting on June 30 to secure cash or pledges.
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Boys and Girls Club
Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Todd Bale
Balu
Boys and Girls Clubs
Bale
Anthony Streiff
Merck and Company
Derek Whetsel
Streiff
Merck Stonewall
Craig Kennedy
Elkton High alumni hold annual reunion dinner and dance
Elkton High School alumni gathered for their annual reunion at the Elkton Area Community Center on Saturday night. Class of 1960 President Phil Secrist was featured speaker as his class received a 50th-year recognition. John Correa presented a DVD of yearbook photos and a humorous “jib-jab” clip. The organizing committee included Linda G. Monger as MC, with Richard Monger treasurer, Loyce Hensley secretary, and Susie Knicely as first vice president. details describe table decor.
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Elkton High School
Elkton Area
Phil Secrist
Secrist
John Correa
Linda G. Monger
Richard Monger
Loyce Hensley
Susie Knicely
Ted Hayes
Shenandoah Chapter of Daughters of 1812 Chartered in Elkton
About 40 Valley women gathered at Spotswood Country Club to receive Charter No. 434 for the Shenandoah Chapter of the National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812. Organizer Billie Jo Monger said members span from Front Royal to Roanoke, highlighting Shenandoah Valley veterans heritage.
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United States
Valley
Spotswood Country Club
National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812
Shenandoah Valley
Front Royal
Roanoke
Billie Jo Monger
Elkton
Shenandoah
Welcome Center names Grady president in Elkton sign approval
The Elkton Welcome Center names Colleen Grady its president and Mike Powell as vice president as it moves toward permanent subcommittees. Sara Maude Robinson is secretary and led the first walking tour while planning a Christmas book signings fest. A July 23 cruise-in will feature music and food at the site and Steve Lam’s Pure Oil Station.
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Elkton Welcome Center
Centennial Committee
Colleen Grady
Mike Powell
Sara Maude Robinson
Elkton
Steve Lam
Lam
Old Spotswood Trail
U.S. 33
Virginia Department of Transportation
VDOT
Grady
Ted Hayes
Elkton’s record bur oak limb breaks in dry spell
A large limb from Virginia’s biggest bur oak beside Elkton Town Hall broke from the trunk last Friday between midnight and 2 a.m. The limb dropped onto a bench near the horseshoe pit. no one was nearby. Bartlett Tree Experts cited drought as the cause. Town Manager Reid Wodicka said action on the limb’s wood remains pending.
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Elkton
Elkton Town Hall
Virginia
Bartlett
Reid Wodicka
Ted Hayes
Robinson leads Elkton walking tour of historic sites
Local author Sara Maude Robinson helped host Elkton Welcome Center's first downtown walking tour. About 30 participants followed her east to Elkton Town Hall and west to Conrad's Store while she shared facts via a yellow megaphone at stops including the former Elkton Restaurant and teen hangout era.
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Elkton
Sara Maude Robinson
Conrad
Robinson
Neur Hobby Robinson
Jessie Robinson
Doug Berry
Hillman Levinson
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SoLace Studios
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Clyde Housden
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Floyd R. Wood
Janice Coverstone
Alvin Stanley
Bonnie Turner
Naomi Rush
Kitta Moore
Kite and Troutman
McDaniel
Ola Lam
Casey Billhimer
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