Veterans Day appreciation and calls to honor servicemen
Letters emphasize dedication to veterans and urge public thanks for soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Readers note that many Americans forget troops abroad while shopping at Wal Mart and invite participation in local Veterans Day events to honor all who served.
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Elkton Moves to Revoke Elk Run Cemetery Deed
Town council weighs court action to revoke the 1985 deed that created Elk Run Cemetery and its commission staffed to protect lot owners funds including perpetual care. If successful, cemetery monies would join the general fund, risking long term care and owner rights. See Dearing.
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Elkton
Elk Run Cemetery
Halloween HooDoo success thanked Elkton volunteers and sponsors
The Elkton Downtown Revitalization Corporation credits volunteers and businesses for a successful Halloween HooDoo. Special thanks go to judges Doris Kalwaitis Sandy Kee and Cynthia Putman, Vice Mayor Randell Snow and Town Manager Kevin Fauber, Police Chief Kevin Whitfield and the Elkton Police Department, the Neighborhood Watch, Sgt. Rodney Hensley, Karen Arnold, Ted Hayes and The Valley Banner, and Allison at the Elkton Area Community Center for support and coverage.
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Doris Kalwaitis
Sandy Kee
Cynthia Putman
Randell Snow
Kevin Fauber
Kevin Whitfield
Elkton Neighborhood Watch
Rodney Hensley
Karen Arnold
Ted Hayes
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Valley Banner
Allison
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Pirkey Brothers Store in Grottoes and Related Ventures
The Pirkey Brothers & Company mercantile store stood at Third Street and Aspen Avenue in Grottoes during the early 20th century. John and Jake Pickey ran trade tokens and operated nearby properties including the Grottoes of the Shenandoah Grand Caverns. The building, later housing an appliance shop, was demolished and now serves as a parking lot for a laundromat.
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Jake Pickey
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the Shenandoah
Grand Caverns
John Amos Morris
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Bubbles & Bleach Laundromat
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