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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 2014
Page
3
Wisdom and Wit feature a reflection on Psalm 102 highlighting God’s hearing of destitute pleas and comfort amid hardship. The piece contrasts real need with everyday struggles, then blends humorous vignettes and quotes from multiple readers, including jokes about travel, school, and weather.
Greg Shifflett won Friday's 9-ball event at Elkton Area Community Center with Delta Dean the runner up. Fifteen players competed. Next, a partners' 8-ball event is set for Friday April 4 with registration by April 3. An individual 9-ball tournament is planned for Friday April 18. Call 298-8730 for details.
Harrisonburg and Rockingham County NAACP Branch 7132 held its March meeting at Mount Sinai Baptist Church. A wreath ceremony update at Beloved Slaves site in Elkton Cemetery and details about the March 1 soul food dinner at Gooden Brothers VFW post were shared. Party highlights included Dr Mwizenge Tembo’s talk, the Shiloh Baptist Church male chorus, and craft vendors. Information on the June 21 African American Festival at Ralph Sampson Park and the September 14 Freedom Fund Banquet at James Madison University was announced, with ads for a souvenir booklet planned. Esther Nizer is president.
Rockingham County Public Schools announces registration for kindergarten and pre-K students next month. eligible four year olds may apply for pre-K screening. required documents include birth certificate social security number immunization records and a 911 address. Registration times vary by school from March 12 to March 20 with details online.
Page County Public Schools announce upcoming kindergarten registration next month with eligibility for children ages five by Sept. 30, 2014. Parents should bring birth certificates, social security cards, immunization records, a physical exam, 911 address documentation, and readiness screening results. If a document is missing, register anyway and supply the paperwork later. Registration runs 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday March 19 at Luray Elementary and Friday March 21 at Springfield Elementary. For details contact Dr. Dixie Davis at 743-4252.
In loving memory of our mother Nadine Hammer who would have turned 86 on Friday March 14. We miss you and love you always and cherish the memories of you. The Lord could not have sent a better wife mother and grandmother. Loved and sadly missed by Elwood Sharon and Melissa
A card shower is planned for Mildred Millie Lam who turns 90 on Saturday March 22. Cards may be sent to 224 Kensington Drive Elkton VA 22827 for Linda Hensley who will turn 85 on Sunday March 23. Send cards to 1389 Mount Olivet Church Road Elkton VA 22827.
Virginia Tech lists local students who earned a 3.4+ GPA with at least 12 credit hours for the fall semester. Names include Donald J. Erb Elkton materials science engineering, Michael P. Monger Elkton general engineering, Whitney D. Talbot Elkton industrial design, Rachel E. Timmons Elkton political science, Hans J. Van Benschoten McGaheysville meteorology, Jackson P. Cooper Mount Crawford materials science engineering, William G. Burks Penn Laird mechanical engineering, Kira A. Carrier Penn Laird human nutrition foods and exercise, Jacob R. Levin Penn Laird history, Caitlin H. Rowan Penn Laird animal and poultry sciences, Kelsey R. Westwood Penn Laird civil engineering, Nikita J. Burke Grottos agribusiness, Brigid S. Pettit Grottos university studies, Eric J. Sivers Grottos business, Megan A. Greber Stanley human development, Jacob R. Powell Stanley architecture.
A Page One Food Drive benefit will be held Saturday March 22 at the Shenandoah Community Center to aid Page One's food pantry. Attendees are asked to bring any kind of food. Music runs 4 to 9 p.m. with Dixie Sunrise, Southern Hospitality, Family Tradition, the Ronnie Good Family, and Blue Mountain Road performing. Food and drinks will be sold.
The Bridgewater Home Auxiliary will host a spring benefit dinner on March 28 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Houff Community Center, Bridgewater Retirement Community. Menu features pasta, grilled chicken with marina and Alfredo sauces, salad, rolls, drinks, and desserts, followed by a Rockingham Male Chorus concert at 7 p.m. in Lantz Chapel. The event is free, but donations support the Bridgewater Retirement Community staff scholarship fund. Call 828-2682 for details.
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