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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 2011
Page
3
Wisdom and wit by Carl Karlburg presents a long meditation on Luke 11 1 13 explaining fear guilt and unworthiness block prayer. It uses David and Hebrew words to illustrate batach trust and a weld metaphor to show persistence. A second brief joke section closes with light quips and a brain teaser.
Dawn and Steve Michael announce the engagement of their daughter Alissa Dawn Michael of Port Republic to Jonathan Patrick Beam of Mount Crawford. Alissa is a fourth grade teacher and girls tennis coach. Jonathan is a farmer. The couple plans an Oct 15 wedding in Port Republic.
A heartfelt memorial note honors Dana Dee Dee Knight on her birthday. The author, a father, recalls her as an angel sent to love and watches over him. He expresses longing, faith of reunion, and daily guidance she provides.
Howard Sturgeon won first place in Elkton Community Center weekly bridge on May 5 with 3640 points. Ann Sturgeon finished second with 2990 points and Granville Life took third with 2670 points. Play starts at 6 30 p m each Thursday.
Rachael Lam of Elkton received the Outstanding Student award in chemistry during Mary Baldwin College spring honors convocation in Staunton, highlighting her academic achievement in the Mary Baldwin program.
In loving memory of Judy Dean born October 13 1942 died May 11 2008 Forever in our hearts a million times we cried If love alone would have saved you then you would have never died In life we loved you dearly in death we love you still A light from our household is gone a voice from our loved is stilled A place in our vacant home which never can be filled Some may think you are forgotten though on earth you are no more But in our memory you are with us as you always were before It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone A part of us went with you the day God called you home Your precious memories are for keepsakes with which we will never part God had you safely in his keeping but we have you forever in our hearts We love and miss you Sonny Billy Angie and families
A card shower is planned for Ella Meadows as she prepares to celebrate her 85th birthday on Friday May 20. Cards may be sent to 213 Washington Ave Elkton VA 22827.
The Town of Elkton requests anyone who recovered a new street banner blown from its hanger to return it to the town office or call to arrange pickup. New hangers have been purchased to prevent future wind losses.
Community members and Moose Lodge 2176 thank donors and volunteers including Crystal Mcalister Josh Bobby Patty Derrick Clyde Eppard and Gov Richard Gooden for a benefit. The note emphasizes love kindness and caring over money and praises those who helped.
The George Comer Cemetery spring cleanup is scheduled for Saturday May 21 starting at 8 a.m. Volunteers are asked to bring yard tools including rakes trimmers shovels and mowers. A brief meeting will begin at 11 a.m. For more information call 298 1929.
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