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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 2011
Page
5
A District Five School Board Member thanks family friends and supporters for their tireless efforts and admirable conduct in the county school board contest. He notes civic participation and urges others to vote while wishing the new board success and pledging ongoing involvement as a parent community leader and volunteer.
The Upper Room Church in Elkton began its Operation Christ Man Child drive by filling shoe boxes with gifts for underprivileged children abroad. Natalie Shifflett said kids in the Mighty Minis group started the effort after discussing it in children's church, inspired by Franklin Graham.
Paul Diaz replaces Craig Kennedy as Elkton area Merck plant manager. Kennedy, who led the Elkton facility since 2008, left on November 1 to become Vice President North America Operations and Consumer Health. Diaz previously headed Merck Spain operations in Alcala de Henares from 2006 to 2009 and held planning roles in Barceloneta and West Point. He also led integration efforts during Merck's merger with Schering Plough.
A photo illustrated column recalls J E F Hughes Store at Swift Run built in the 1910s by Kate Crider, later moved by mule power in the 1930s to the new road. The piece notes tokens used for trade, nearby community businesses, and Shenandoah National Park land actions, with calendar and contact details.
The Town of Elkton Public Works will collect tied leaves and bundled sticks. Residents may call 298-1330 for weekday pickups through November. Leaves go in tied bags, usually 30 gallon bags. sticks must be four feet or shorter and tied. The town uses the material for a compost heap. Ted Hayes.
Bridgewater College will present two Oratorio concerts at 8 p.m. Saturday November 19 and 3 p.m. Sunday November 20 at the Carter Center for Music and Worship. Both performances are free and open to the public.
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