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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 2013
Page
5
Linda S. Gildner of the Adventurers and Explorers youth group sponsored by Elkton Seventh-day Adventist Church announces a November 9 food drive for Elkton Area United Services Food Pantry. Bags decorated by youth will be handed out door to door, and bag pickups occur November 16, as the program marks more than a decade of community service.
Eagles placed sixth overall among ten Class A bands and earned second in band sound and performance as Director Joel Cosner praised early 5 am call times. Spotswood’s Trailblazers led with first in all four categories and top overall Class A rating, while Turner Ashby and Broadway earned Class AA and Class A spots. SHS eyes next Fredericksburg Marching Assessment and Powhatan state competition after repeated prior superior finishes.
Snow proposed divvying and selling lots from Elkton's Kite property over time. He estimated about 400 lots could be carved out, with sale proceeds plus water and sewer connections potentially reaching 20 million for the town. He also cited a rumored 2 million cost for new sewer plant clarifiers.
Elkton Elementary School's PTA runs a coupon drive to fund classroom items. Since 1996 nationwide programs total over 525 million dollars. Local participation could grow, with support from civic groups and individuals clipping coupons. Contained cautions include expiration dates and proof of purchases via rewardyourschool.com.
The East Rockingham Business Council chaired by Elkton Realtor Pete Bonavita adjourned from its monthly meeting at Ciro's to attend a ribbon cutting for Berry's Furniture at 311 West Old Spotswood Trail in downtown Elkton. The Berry family thanked attendees while Stan Farthing of the Harrisonburg Rockingham Chamber of Commerce praised their confidence in Elkton and wished them success. Pictured are Bonavita, Joshua Gooden, Nick Whitelock, Richard Berry, Louise Monger, Richard Monger, Randell Snow, and Margaretta Isom.
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