Congressman visits Elkton Middle on lunch rules concerns
U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte heard from Rockingham County Schools officials about 2010 Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act standards. They cited lower spaghetti lunch rates due to 51 percent whole grain pasta rules, and urged moderation on sodium targets, with phased upgrades through 2016 and 2020 to avoid nutritional gaps.
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Roanoke
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Higher sewer rates tied to 2016 budget plan
GROTTOES plans higher sewer charges in Fiscal Year 2016 as a new wastewater treatment plant triggers a yearly loan payment of 129,595 dollars on a 20 year loan. Town Manager Jeff Nicely cited an additional 20,000 dollar annual rise in operating costs as part of the proposal.
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A labor of love at the Roadside School
Delbert Wood 77 of Belder Road restored the Roadside School he purchased in 2002. He spent years and funds on repairs with help from sons Gary and Kenny who cleared trees and steam cleaned the blackened wooden floor from linseed oil buildup.
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Public hearing set on 2.91 million budget and sewer rate plan
A public hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday May 11 at the Grottoes Municipal Building 601 Dogwood Ave on the town budget 2291 million and sewer rate increases tied to the wastewater treatment plant financed by a Virginia Revolving Loan Fund loan and a DEQ grant. The town plans to phase in rate increases over three years to reduce phosphorus discharge into the South Fork of the Shenandoah River by using alum.
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Elkton police warn of TRS scams linked to IRS fraud
Elkton Police Department warns residents of IRS telephone scams in recent weeks. Scammers claim to be IRS agents and demand immediate tax payment, often via prepaid debit cards. Do not reveal personal information and report suspected scams to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration or the FTC. Call 298-9441 if you believe you are a victim.
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Elkton artist turns shabby to chic flea market flipper
Elkton resident Robin Dees, 40, transforms found items into decorative pieces. She buys, paints, and repurposes end tables frames and chairs into shabby chic works. Dees describes herself as a flea market flipper aided by her children.
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Massanutten Resort
Charles Street
Harrisonburg
Shelley Robinson
Salvation Army
Bailey
Ashton
Christian
Shenandoah Town Adopts 2016 Budget With Tax Hikes
Shenandoah Town Council approved a 2.17 million FY2016 budget by 5-0. Water sewer rates rise by 1, cigarette tax up 10 cents per pack, and vehicle license tax up $5, effective July 1. The VLT funds a $50,000 truck. collection begins May or June next year.
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Cindy Breeden
Breeden
Shenandoah Hikes Vehicle Tax and Event Fees Approved
Town council approves a new $25 annual vehicle tax for Shenandoah car and truck owners and $15 for motorcycles under the VLT. The panel also authorizes spending $870 on portable toilets for special events with $360 to be reimbursed by the Shenandoah Heritage Center for cruise-ins. A $500 allocation funds the VIP luncheon for SEE SHENANDOAH and further page references follow.
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Prom Safety Week at East Rockingham High
Fire engines ambulances police cars and an Air-Care helicopter descended on East Rockingham High’s bus lot last Thursday for a staged fake emergency. Public safety staff and school personnel guided students through a simulated fatal crash to deter intoxicated driving during Prom Safety Week aimed at 300 prom attendees. Marketing teacher Mike Davis led the initiative.
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