A Secret Dream A birthday tribute by Bonnie Gardner Shifflett
A long personal reflection on birthdays and friendship, thanking twelve card senders for kind wishes. The author recalls messages from George E and Wilda, Joan and John, Eileen, Gloria, Barbara, Rhoda, Duane and Wilson, Polly, Joann, Winnie, Marvin and Jo, and a note from Steve. She also mourns three friends Henry Dorman Frances Chittum and Susie Hensley, and ends with “See you later.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Daniel
Alexander Pope
Louis Annaeus Florus
Simone de Beauvoir
Funk & Wagnalls
Ann Bacon
Sextus Popertius
George E
Wilda
Joan
John
Eileen
Gloria
Sissy
Barbara
Rhoda
Duane
Wilsone
Polly
Pen
Joann
Winnie
Marvin
New Mexico
Jean
Kansas
A.V
Steve
Henry
Hank) Dorman
Frances Chittum
Elizabeth
Susie) Hensley
Annual thanks for friends on a cherished day
A reflective poem observes yearly gratitude for friends and cards received. It notes the joy of birthdays, aging each year, and cherishing every thoughtful sender as a true, valued friend.
Dixon Sturgeon tie for top score in Elkton bridge night
Howard Sturgeon and Madelyn Dixon led Elkton Community Center weekly bridge at Elkton with Sturgeon posting 5050 points top, Dixon 3400 in second, Granville Life 2400 third, Ann Sturgeon 2390 fourth. Play is every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon, Sturgeon
Howard Sturgeon
Madelyn Dixon
Elkton
Elkton Community Center
Sturgeon
Dixon
Granville Life
Ann Sturgeon
Elkton II Set for September 19 Meeting
Elkton Community Little League schedules its monthly gathering for 6 p.m. Sunday September 19 in the press box at the Little League field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkton Community Little League
Little League
Birthday gratitude for 91st celebration and blessings
Thank you to everyone for the beautiful cards gifts and calls received on my 91st birthday. Special thanks to family for the cookout party and gifts. Gratitude to all for making the day so special and may God bless each of you.
Retiree-at-Large Thanks Helpers at Special Event
Clifford Shifflett expresses gratitude to everyone who set up prepared attended and cared for the event in his honor. He thanks them for cards gifts and simply being there, noting how blessed he feels as a retiree-at-large.
Benefit concert for Monty Williams at Elkton church
A benefit concert to aid Monty Williams medical expenses is set for 7 p.m. Friday September 17 at Elkton Pentecostal Church. The Kite Family will perform with hot dogs barbecue and baked goods in the social hall from 5 30 to 7 p m before and after the show. For details call 298-2906 or 298-9010.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty Williams
Elkton Pentecostal Church
Kite
Birth of Alexis Dawn Jenkins in Elkton
Timmy and Ashley Jenkins of Elkton announce the birth of daughter Alexis Dawn Jenkins born Friday June 4 2010 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Alexis weighed seven pounds one ounce and measured 18.5 inches. Grandparents Ken ny Lam Angie Lam Joe Jenkins Amy Jenkins and Mark Smiley. great grandparents Elwood Betty Eppard Billy Rose Lam Junior Louise Jenkins Vivian Hensley Ted Judy Hensley Peggy Hansbrough. Alexis has an older brother Alex Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmy
Ashley Jenkins
Elkton
Alexis Dawn Jenkins
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Alexis
Kenny
Angie Lam
Joe
Amy Jenkins
Mark
Vonnie Smiley
Waynesboro
Elwood
Betty Eppard
Billy
Rose Lam
Junior
Louise Jenkins
Vivian Hensley
Ted
Judy Hensley
McGaheysville
Vivian Lam
Peggy Hansbrough
Alex Jenkins
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Bonnie Gardner Shifflett
Harrisonburg
Willow Run Rd
Hesscormmaze
Virginiais
Morris
Austin Morris
Page County
Rockingham County Fair
Austin
Elkton Middle School
Karla Morris
Drew Tedesco
Elkton II
Hurst Bros
Nutcracker
Grottoes
6Th Street Grottoes
Cornerstone Church OF Broadway
Rick Zook
Children’s Ministry
David Swart
Mt. Jackson Health Center
Medical Drive
Mt. Jackson
University Blvd
Thurs
Hahn Cancer Center
RMH Healthcare
Piven Nee
Ervin Pence
Clifford Shifflett
Church News
Elkton Pentecostal
Maria Hernandes
James McHone
Court Square
Briery Branch
Church of the Brethren
Dayton
Kevin
Milstead Construction
Milstead Dream Team Realtors
S. Main St
Neaiuan
Skyland Resort
Skyline Drive
Visitshenandoah.com
National Park
Virginia
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