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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 2014
Page
5
A reader from Elkton writes to The Valley Banner lamenting the scant coverage of the Elkton High School Alumni Association reunion. She praises the event, noting decorations, food, and a live band, and questions why Ted Hayes and broader coverage were absent.
The Shenandoah Town Council, by consensus, declined to adopt an ordinance allowing golf carts on town streets, citing anticipated cost around 1820 dollars and skepticism about usage. Prior meeting had tabled the issue as Grottoes and Elkton recently approved carts, but Davis noted low local adoption.
A new chicken restaurant, Chicken Box and Deli, opened in May inside the Liberty gas station in Liberty, offering soul food like fried chicken and daily specials such as meatloaf and pork ribs. Owner Curtis Washington, 56, boasts fresh sides and house-made mashed potatoes while describing a menu of items including catfish and spaghetti salad. Washington, a Harrisonburg native, moved to Virginia after stints in California and Alaska and aims to attract local diners with low daily specials. The shop operates 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Hillbilly contest set Saturday features String Band of Appomattox and Company Store String Band from Ashland. Contests for best dressed hillbilly and best hillbilly vehicle plus a flat-foot dance. Also Miss and Master Field Day Beauty Pageants, Kiddie Night, bluegrass acts, and a mechanical bull ride across Thursday to Saturday with various bands and gospel groups performing.
Police have not charged a suspect in multiple thefts at North 2nd and North 4th streets and residences on Junior and Senior avenues. More than 150 hours of investigation were logged, with arrests pending and calls urged to Shenandoah Police Department or Crime Solvers.
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