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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 2011
Page
1
Elkton council seeks a manager with proven experience to replace Reid Wodicka who leaves June 30. More than two dozen applicants nationwide including several from Virginia seek the post. key duties include overseeing upgrades to the troubled wastewater treatment plant.
Elkton amid cold damp weather, the Junior Order’s annual Spring Festival and flea market drew crowds but food booths remained the main draw. Organizer Ted Hayes notes steady business through the four days, with Saturday particularly busy as attendees lingered for meals and local vendor offerings.
Robin Sullenberger of the Shenandoah Valley Partnership spoke to Elkton's Economic Development Committee about local land, infrastructure and workforce needs. He highlighted life science firms, upgrading college offerings, and regional ties with Harrisonburg and Rockingham County to boost federal data visibility.
A Keezleton Raritan Hall youth gathering hosted a lively Young Life night at Spotswood High School. Teens laughed through a banana suit drag game and secular pop songs, then watched a skit before a movie theater bit ended with a playful kiss request.
Shenandoah Elementary School hosted Railroad Days in its gym with static displays crafters tables banjo players and two six gauge trains hauling freight and passenger cars. Students flocked to Frank Pierce s two track train exhibit focusing on a model boxcar bearing a Reese s candy slogan inspiring calls for real candy.
The newspaper highlights sections inside this week include church news on pages 2 and 3, community notes on page 3, and SNP celebration on page 8. Classifieds run across pages 15 and 16.
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