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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 2014
Page
3
The piece reviews Pete Wilson's Empty Promises, arguing true fulfillment comes only from a relationship with Jesus. It outlines breaking idolatry in areas like achievement, approval, power, money, religion, appearance, and dreams, urging daily focus on God and His love. A closing anecdote features a pastor and a family's dinner joke.
Barbara Bean of Spotswood High School in Rockingham County received the Shenandoah Valley Phi Delta Kappa International 2014 Most Distinguished Service Award. She has taught 14 years at Spotswood, joined PDE in 2002, and became president in 2012.
Three local students earned a place on the spring dean's list at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg. Brent F. Arehart from Penn Laird Shannon M. Feight from McGaheysville and Nathan A. Slater from Harrisonburg achieved GPAs of 3.5 or higher to qualify.
Several local students earned a spring semester place on the James Madison University president's list for a 3.9 GPA or higher. Elkton residents Justin Bennett in kinesiology, Rachel Lam in marketing, and Kara Shifflett in psychology. Port Republic's Dorrie Mathews in engineering. Mount Crawford's Martin Revercomb in intelligence analysis. McGaheysville's Kelsey Stoneham in graphic design. and Keezletown's Erin Werner in nursing are listed among the honorees.
Samuels Cemetery calls for mowing funds for the summer months and notes erecting new fencing and posts. Donations or inquiries may call 298-8459 or mail a check to Samuels Cemetery Fund 3285 Jollett Rd Elkton VA 22827.
Elkton Area Community Center runs Pilates classes with instructor Nanny each Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am. The sessions cost 5 dollars per class and are held at the Elkton center. For details call 298-8730.
A memorial note honors Danny Dean and Jason Breeden, celebrating their lives and the family’s lasting memories. The messages express grief, gratitude for guiding presence, and enduring love across generations, with reflections on Heaven, absence, and connection through memory.
Brian Mayes Karate offers weekly classes for ages 4 and up at the Center. Call 432-8400 for details and enrollment information.
On June 12 the family remembers James Anthony Tony Breeden with loving messages from mom dad and relatives wishing he were still here to celebrate together.
The Jess and Rosa Dean Hammer family reunion is set for Sunday June 22 at Gooden Brothers VFW 9292 in Elkton. A picnic lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring their favorite foods and a drink to share.
The 4 H Dairy Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday June 19 at Cross Keys Raritan Hall. Call 564-3080 or visit www.ext.vt.edu for details.
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