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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 2011
Page
2
East Rockingham High School will hold its second annual Veterans Ceremony at 2 p.m. on Monday November 7. All veterans are invited. For details contact Kim Dean or Becky Lam at ERHS via 298-7450 or email kdean rockingham k12 va.us or rlam rocking ham k12 va.us.
The Elkton Neighborhood Watch will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday Nov 11 at Stonewall Memorial Park in Elkton. In case of rain the program will move under a shelter at the park. All veterans and their families and friends are welcome. Refreshments served. Call 298-9369 for details.
The Avis O. Comer VFW Post 8613 in Shenandoah will celebrate its 65th anniversary at 5 p.m. Friday Oct 21. Meat will be provided and attendees should bring a covered dish. Refreshments available for purchase. Open to the public. Call Janet Stewart at 778-2519 for details.
The Harrisonburg Rockingham Health Department will hold a flu shot clinic from 9 30 to 11 30 a m Thursday October 27 at the East Rockingham Senior Center inside the Elkton Area Community Center. No registration required but those attending should call 383 7006 for vaccine limits. Bring photo ID and insurance information.
Elkton downtown group EDRC schedules Halloween HooDoo from 5 30 to 7 p m Monday Oct 31 in Elkton. It is the town s only sanctioned trick or treating night with Neighborhood Watch aiding police to move kids safely. Local businesses may stay open and hand out treats, forms available via Nancy s Party Things. many sponsors listed. Costume judging at Elkton Area Community Center begins 6 30 p m with judging at 7 p m and prizes in multiple categories.
John McMullan, 90, of Grottoes, died Oct 16, 2011 in Fort Valley. Born in Ballymena Ireland, he leaves wife Jean, five sons, siblings, and nine grandchildren. burial at Living Waters Farm, Fort Valley. Roy T Trout Sr., 73, of Elkton, died Oct 12, 2011 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He worked for Harrisonburg Street Department and Blue Ridge Truss, leaves companion Brenda Conley, four sons, two daughters, and numerous relatives. service held Oct 16 at Kyger Funeral Home Elkton, burial private. Memorials to Communion of St. Patrick's in the Mountains or Kyger Funeral Home offset. Online guestbook at ryanfh.com and kygerfuneralhome.com.
Kings Harbor Christian Fellowship will sell apple dumplings on Thursday and Friday in October 2021 with sugar free options on request. Stop by 611 Gibbons Ave Elkton or call 298-9847 or 908-0171 to place orders.
Obituaries note Lowen F. Shifflett of Elkton, a 82 year old Army veteran, a Westinghouse/McQuay retiree, and longtime Little League coach. Survived by wife Thelma, son Robert, daughter Sharon, siblings, granddaughter and seven great grandchildren. Funeral held Oct 14 at Kyger Funeral Home. Memorials to Elkton Rescue Squad. Also includes notices for Mary M. Alcombright of Harrisonburg and Saint Peter's Lutheran WLCA yard sale, local church dinners, and community events in Shenandoah and Elkton areas.
A cornhole tournament to benefit East Rockingham High School girls basketball will be held Saturday Oct 22 at ERHS. Registration starts 11 a.m. with games 12 to 3 p.m. Entry is 20 per team pre registraton or 25 per team day of tourney. Contact Stephanie Doffle-
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