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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 2015
Page
2
The Elkton Downtown Revitalization Corporation hosts Halloween HooDoo from 5 30 to 7 pm Friday Oct 30 with Elkton Neighborhood Watch aiding safety downtown. Businesses may stay open for trick or treating. forms available from Nancy's Party Things and Dee Martin. due by Oct 21. Costume judging at 7 pm at the Elkton Area Community Center. categories listed from Scariest to Best Disney Character.
A bingo fundraiser for Cecil Fridley is planned Sunday November 8 at the Elkton Volunteer Fire Company's Activities Building. Doors open 12 30 p m with games starting 2 p m Twenty games feature prizes from Scentsy Tupperware Thirty One Mary Kay Younique Avon and Primitive among others Food bake sale presale drawing 50 50 drawing auction and vendors. Tickets four cards 25 presale or one card 8 At the door three cards 25 or one 10 Call Lisa Dofflemyer 271 4408 Crystal Dofflemyer 476 2559 or Missy Rapprd 383 1961 for tickets.
A Brown Bag Review of prescription medications, over the counter drugs, herbal products and vitamins will be held from 9 am to noon on Thursday October 29 at the Elkton Area Community Center. Angela Brittle of Elkton Family Pharmacy will screen for duplications, side effects and interactions. Flu shots available. Call 298-9090 to reserve.
A Veterans Day program will be held at 9 30 a.m. on Monday November 9 at McGaheysville Elementary School. Fourth graders will present a musical celebration and readings. All veterans are invited. For more information call 289 3004.
Creative movement classes for ages 3 to 4 will be held on Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Elkton Recreation Center beside Elkton Elementary School. For more information call Mary-Liz at 298-2163.
Obituaries list multiple local figures including Carl L Plum, Jacqueline Segar, Evelyn M Crawford, Marie V Foltz, Joyce F Harbin, Gary L Royer, Ralph H Dovel, Melvin E McAlister, with service dates in late October 2015. Surviving relatives and church affiliations noted. memorials to Shenandoah Animal Shelter, Antioch Church, Neese Melanoma Research Fund, or Blue Ridge Hospice requested. Burial and service details at local cemeteries and churches.
Bethel United Church of Christ hosts a holiday bazaar November 14 from 8 until noon featuring a country breakfast baked goods crafts a Christmas shop and a White Elephant auction to aid flood victims in South Carolina. Belder Mennonite Church Bluegrass Gospel Sing November 1 at 7 p.m. with Sunnyside. Grace Fellowship welcomes Rev. Shitika from Africa November 1 at 11 a.m. in Shenandoah. Mount Paran Baptist Church October 31 trick or treat noon to 2 p.m. and November 1 pastor's anniversary dinner with a Gospel Fest November 15 at 2 p.m. in Elkton. trunk and treat October 31 in Stanley hosted by several churches. Impact Ministries Youth Group Election Day turkey and ham dinner November 3 at Elkton Volunteer Fire Company building. Hensley United Methodist Ten derloin supper November 14 at Elkton with takeout available.
Robert Allen Workman 69 of Harrisonburg died Oct 21 2015 at his sister’s home. Survived by daughter Laurie and Diana, sisters Patricia Hedrick and Mary Jane Farmer, and family. Andrew Leroy Buracker 82 of Stanley died Oct 20 2015 with funeral Oct 24 2015 led by Pastor Randy Miller. Memorial service Oct 26 2015 at New Hope Outreach Worship Center Harrisonburg. Burial Mount Zion Cemetery Luray. Arrangements by Bradley Funeral Home Luray. Memorial gifts to New Hope Outreach Worship Center.
A staff member for U S Rep Bob Goodlatte will hold an open door meeting with Elkton area residents from 11 30 a m to 12 30 p m Thursday Nov 5 at the Elkton Area Community Center 20593 Blue and Gold Drive The official will meet citizens to discuss federal government issues and hear views on Congress current topics
Elkton Gooden Brothers VFW Post 9292 Auxiliary now accepts men and women who meet eligibility rules. The organization offers scholarships, cancer grants, optional insurance, and supports veterans and active military programs. Call 405-2703 for information or applications.
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