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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 2015
Page
3
Brad Lewis urges Christians to follow John the Baptist as a witness to Jesus. He warns against the "Me" disease of self focus and calls believers to live Jesus taught, shine light in a dark world, and touch others in His name for lasting impact.
The Blue Ridge Garden Club met June 16 at the Church of Salsburg with a tour of Jerry and Ann Comer’s garden and home refreshments. Gayle Harper won a blue ribbon in Artistic design. changes to Exhibit and Judging Rules were approved. 13 Elkton businesses supported National Garden Week. June Garden of the Month went to Jerry and Ann Comer. Summer event plans include a July 21 workshop by Gloria Crump and nomination calls for the Garden of the Month award.
The Port Republic Ruritan Club met June 2 at the town hall. Whit Kemper chaired, Kim Shep ard led a verse of America, and Steve Saufley gave invocation. Zone 1 Gov Martha Moyers attended and updates were provided on zone district and national Ruritan affairs. The group approved the treasurer’s report, discussed raising chicken prices to four dollars per half, and planned a Salvation Army kettle drive for the week of July 6 at the Grottoes Subway with volunteer signups.
Massanutten Resort hosts Summer Jam on July 2 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. featuring Little Walter and the Convictions, Everyday People, and Start Making Sense. Proceeds benefit the Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA, with past events raising over $75,000 for veterinary care and adoption support. Tickets cost 15 in advance and 20 at the gate.
The inaugural Trailblazer Treks runs Saturday September 26 at four Spotswood area schools. Events include 13.1 mile half marathon from South River Elementary Grottoes at 7:30, 10 mile from Montevideo Middle, 5K from Montevideo Middle, and 1 mile color run at Spotswood High. Postrace celebration at noon with music, carnival, food, drinks and awards. Registration at trailblazer treks.weebly.com.
United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters Boys and Girls Clubs the Gus Bus and the two districts to host Summer Reading Parties at elementary schools in June and July as part of We Read to Succeed. Activities include games story time and free books with meals. Dates July 2 Spotswood South River July 8 Waterman Folks Run July 16 Keister Mountain View with Gus Bus appearances and volunteer signups online.
Robert Christopher Failes of Rockingham County earned a 3.5 to 3.99 GPA to join Clemson University’s spring dean's list in Clemson S C. He majors in parks recreation and tourism management.
The East Rockingham High School Spanish Club holds a car wash and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday July 11 at Elkton Exxon on Blue and Gold Drive across from Pizza Hut. Proceeds fund a trip to Costa Rica with donations welcome for the car wash.
Virginia Cooperative Extension announces two 4-H workshops in July. On July 22 from 10 am to 2 pm an It's Easy Being Green Sustainable Workshop will be offered with location TBA. July 29 features a Dairy Fitting Workshop at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds, time to be determined. Contact Dara Booher or Rosemary Life at the listed VT emails or phone numbers for details.
A loving tribute from daughter Linda and six sisters Bonnie Sharon Kathy Brenda Linda Tamiy and families. The message recalls his smile humor and enduring love as they imagine him in heaven walking streets of gold with their mother and grandparents.
A heartfelt birthday remembrance for Joyce Seal Lam dated July 3. The message celebrates her care and guidance, describing her as an inspiration and noting her family’s love and gratitude. Signed by Sherry, Danny, Scott, Linda, Timmy, April, Travis, Danielle, and the family.
The Che Valley Banner is a weekly publication from The Valley Banner Publishing Co in Elkton Virginia. It notes periodicals postage paid at Elkton and additional mailing offices as part of its standard publication information.
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