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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 2015
Page
2
The Elkton Blue Sox invite Little League players to a 7:30 p.m. game on Friday June 19 against the Montezuma Braves at Stonewall Memorial Park. Wearing Little League jerseys grants free admission, with a meet and greet opportunity for players and an opening ceremony plus door prizes.
Elkton Boy Scout Troop 46 hosts a flag retirement at 9 a.m. Saturday June 20 at the Elkton Area Community Center on Blue and Gold Drive. Call Scoutmaster W R Good at 298 1436 to arrange flags for retirement. All are invited to attend.
A blood drive sponsored by Charles Franklin Shuler Lodge No. 74 AF & AM and Ashlar Lodge No. 125 AF & AM will run from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday June 23 at the Elkton Area Community Center on Blue and Gold Drive. Bring photo ID drink water and eat before attending. Schedule at redcrossblood.org or 1 800 Red Cross.
A classic car cruise-in will be held at 6 p.m. Friday June 19 on First Street in Shenandoah with music by a DJ, food, and a 50 50 drawing. Registration is free and prizes of 50 and 100 will be awarded. Hosted by the Shenandoah Heritage Center and sponsored by Shenandoah Machine Shop. Call Nancy Karnes at 742-1141 for details.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life event at Luray High School opens at 6 pm with a survivors lap and a caregivers lap. A Survivor Reception follows at 6 45 pm and LuminarIa ceremony at 9 pm. Contact Lori Alger at 843-4919 or 742-9877 or 434-3360 for details.
Ruth Geraldine Richards Gray 85 of Stanley died Friday June 12 2015. Survived by two sons Stephen and Billy Gray both of Stanley two daughters Vicky Caton of Stanley and Deborah Nealis of Luray a sister Brenda Osborne of Stanley a brother Gene Richards of Luray five grandchildren eight great grandchildren and memories with Saint George Episcopal Church Pine Grove. Private service later. Memorials to Saint George Episcopal Church Pine Grove Stanley VA 22851. Arrangements by Bradley Funeral Home in Luray.
Bobby Lee Eutsler 65 of Grottoes died June 9 2015 after 35 years at Reynolds. Survived by son Bobby Jr brother Charles Norton three grandchildren two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Private services. Cupp 58 of Penn Laird died June 11 2015 at Sentara RMH. Born Feb 24 1957 he worked at Marshall Distribution Center and hunted. Survived by daughter Kelli Putman sister Teresa May and a grandson Memorial service June 14 2015 in Bridgewater. Sonny Henry Sheffer 79 of Harrisonburg died June 9 2015. Retired owner of Land and J Electric. Survived by wife Peggy a son Steven Lloyd Sheffer daughter Crystal Miller stepsons and a great grandchild Burial private Memorial gifts to Sentara RMH. Online condolences at johnsonfs.com
Church notices list a hymn sing by Doug Davidson at East Point United Methodist Church on June 28 at 6 pm with refreshments. Two shows by Todd and Ashley Repass Shifflett are set for June 19 at Jollett Bible Mission with refreshments. Also includes obit for Naomi Catherine Shifflett Shifflett, 90, detailing family, funeral, and visitation. Impact Ministries holds third year celebration on July 5 at Merck shelter with river baptisms and barbecue. burial at Woodbine Cemetery in Harrisonburg. Contributions to Hose Company Auxiliary and Victory Fellowship Church urged. funeral details via Lindsey Harrisonburg.
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The Bush Family of Red Level Alabama will be guests at a revival at Elkton Pentecostal Church. Services begin at 7 p.m. nightly through Friday June 19. Everyone is welcome. For details call Travis Hensley at 298-2552.
The Women’s Fellowship of Mount Olivet Christian Church hosts a Christmas in June festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday June 20. Baked goods crafts food and a raffle drawing for two quilts will be offered. The church sits off U S 33 Hast across from Massanutten Resort. Call 820 7758 for details.
Mill Creek Church of the Brethren will host a Bible Day Camp from Tuesday through Friday, June 23-26, 9 a.m. to noon, for ages two to eight. Theme is Its True Hes Alive, exploring Jesus and the disciples after Easter with crafts music recreation and snacks. Located off Port Republic Road in Cross Keys area. Call 289 5084 or visit millereek cob.org for registration.
Grace Episcopal Church hosts a lawn party at 4 p m on Saturday June 27 at Saint Stephen and the Good Shepherd Church with music by Greg Lam and Friends. Chicken dinners country ham sandwiches and barbecue with fries cole slaw green beans homemade ice cream drinks and a cake wheel available at 7078 Rock Bar Rd south of Elkton.
The Valley Banner is a weekly Elkton Virginia newspaper published by The Valley Banner Publishing Co. It lists postal handling including periodicals postage paid at Elkton and additional offices with a post office box address for changes.
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