Absolute surrender and wisdom mix in old scripture lessons
A passage from I Kings 20 recalls Ben Hadad demanding treasure, wives, and children, with Ahab surrendering all. It pairs with a modern tale where a dog proves computer and typing skills to claim a job, highlighting wit and persistence. The piece closes with light brain teasers about biblical gloves and Jacob.
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Ben-hadad
Syria
Samaria
Ahab
Israel
Ben Hadad
Andrew Murray
Shenandoah ballpark memories sought for Veterans Memorial Stadium
Volunteers in Shenandoah rebuild Veterans Memorial Stadium and a new multi field youth complex in Big Gem Park. A volunteer collects memories of the old park. letters up to 300 words are due by noon each Monday. Email kirko3 hotmail.com or vbnews comcast.net for details.
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Shenandoah
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Junior Avenue
Big Gem Park
Hotmail
Comcast.net
Fire consumes Elkton Boardwalk area in March 1953 blaze
Major fire on March 5 1953 destroyed two one story houses and damaged two more in Elkton's Boardwalk area now Wirt Avenue. Estimated 15500 in structure loss. Firefighters from Elkton Shenandoah Harrisonburg and crews controlled flames by 10 15 p m. Residents became homeless and sought refuge with relatives or friends as crews aided with coffee and sandwiches.
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Wirt Avenue
Elkton
Spotswood Trail
Spotswood Avenue
Mamie Collier
The
Daily News Record
Mike Powell
Orange
Oscar Grandle
Wirt and
Shenandoah Avenues
Siva Dean
H.W. Betty
Billy Dean
Dean
Betty
Linda
Sonny
Kay
Alex Dean
Christine
I.F. “Dick” Sandridge
Walter Norvelle
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah
Elk Run
Fire Co. No. 1
Fire Co. No. 4
Sandridge
Norvelle
Elkton Fire Co
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Shenandoah Ballpark
Kirk Comer
Coin
Casey Billhimer
Valley Banner
Guarante
Iit
Diane Schwal
Harrisonbut
Neff Ave
Ayney Oya
Call Partners
Partners
Windows & Doors Service
Keenerservice.com
Tom Keener
Frierisorbice
Galileaspaiy
TimberView Crossing
Assisted Living
Timberville
Vallcycaremanagement.com
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