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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 2011
Page
1
Elkton Elementary School held a unique all school tribute in the gym for Principal Ed Powell. Fifth graders in blue sang “Ode To Mr Powell” while a 40 minute video showcased recent school events and Powell themed humor and fundraising stunts led by teachers and staff.
Heritage Day in Grottoes celebrated the Civil War era and Sesquicentennial with reenactors from First Stuart Artillery and other groups, a field hospital display, and candlelit tours. Park Ranger Lettie Stickley coordinated volunteers and VAR Cav ing members for a full day of events, tours, and social gathering.
Elkton resident Norman Bud Fitzwater 87 receives his 55th year chevron from Lions International as Elkton Lions President Bill Hitt and Secretary Sam Gentry honor him. Fitzwater, a Lion since 1961, served in the 34th Infantry Division in North Africa and Italy, was wounded near Rome on June 1944, and spent time in field and military hospitals before the war ended.
Elkton Town Council finished its draft budget totaling 4,999,427 for the coming fiscal year starting July 1. A public hearing is set for 6 30 p m Monday June 20 at the Elkton Area Community Center before the regular council session.
The Elkton Progressive Improvement Committee hosts a Spring Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday June 11 with starting points at each tour address. One stop is Gabriel and Inanna Garretson at 650 Sandy Bottom Road, famed for over an acre of floral display and the Heartflame landscape. The couple added pebbled water channels in 2010 to carry springs across the property.
A Sunday evening ceremony at Blue Ridge Independent Church Elkton celebrated East Rockingham High School seniors marking a first Elkton area baccalaureate since 1981. Thirteen seniors attended along with family and friends. Philip Wood read Matthew seek and you shall find. Sam and friends performed songs for this passage event.
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