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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 2013
Page
2
Elkton Little League Board of Directors will convene at 6 30 p m on Thursday September 19 at the Junior Order building in Blue Ridge Park. The meeting will review the 2018 season and discuss plans for 2014. Everyone is invited.
The Elkton Recreation Dance Program launches Creative Movement and Music pre ballet classes for ages 3 to 4 on Fridays 10 30 to 11 30 a m starting Sept 20. Ages 4 to 5 join Wednesdays 5 15 to 6 30 p m at Center on B Street beside Elkton Elementary. Call Mary Liz Humphrey at 298 2163 for more information.
The Avis O. Comer VFW Post 8613 in Shenandoah will host its annual picnic at 2 p m on Saturday Sept 21. Chicken quarters provided and attendees should bring a covered dish. Live music and openness to all. Post location 1103 Varina Ave Shenandoah.
Elkton Recreation Department opens registration for a girls basketball season at Elkton Area Community Center on Blue and Gold Drive. A K through 2 clinic costs 25 dollars, while grades 3 through 7 league play costs 30 dollars. Deadline is September 18. call 298-8730 for details.
Grottoes celebrates its 12th annual Harvest Festival Saturday September 21 from 9 am to 3 pm on Sixth Street. The event features craft and food vendors, the fifth annual chili cookoff, live music and a car cruise-in with trophies and door prizes. Local artist Ken Schuler will sign his print History Runs Deep depicting Civil War soldiers at Grand Caverns. the print is exclusive to the town and caverns. Call 249-5896 for details.
The Elkton Historical Society announces two tours in September and October. A Civil War wagon tour led by President Casey Billhimer starts at 6 p.m. on a Friday with advance tickets $12 for up to 16 passengers at Blue Ridge Radio & TV. A free walking tour led by Billhimer occurs Friday, Oct. 18. Call 578-3046 or email historyed msn.com for details.
Dr L Daniel Burtner Sr 86 of Keezletown died Sept 9 2013 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital after a long career in pediatrics. He served in the Army AS T program studied at several colleges and built Harrisonburg Pediatrics. Survived by wife Louise four children grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life was held Sept 14 2013 at Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethren. Memorials suggested to Bridgewater College endowed scholarship. Online condolences at lindseyharrisonburg.com.
Beverly A Schaeffer 75 of Grottoes died Sept 14 2013 at Oak Lea Nursing Home. Born Sept 16 1937 in Rockingham County she worked in waitressing and retail. Survived by three daughters two sons a sister and many grandchildren. Funeral Sept 18 2018 Kyger Funeral Home Harrisonburg. Memorials to Grottoes Rescue Squad. Also Bettie Lou Breeden 78 of Shenandoah died Sept 12 2018 at Whispering Pines Luray. Graveside service Sept 15 2018 at Leakes Chapel Cemetery. Memorials to Alzheimer’s Association or Whispering Pines. Duane V Higgs Hensley 98 of Penn Laird died Sept 13 2013. Survived by four children and many grandchildren. Graveside service Sept 17 2018 Mount Olivet Cemetery McGaheysville. Daniel V McInturff 71 of Rio Rancho NM died Aug 24 2018 in Albuquerque. Veteran of U S Navy. Funeral Sept 16 2018 Kyger Funeral Home Harrisonburg. Buried Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Patricia Pat M Wright 71 of Wilmington NC died Sept 9 2018 after cancer battle. Survived by husband and children. Memorial service at Mount Olivet Christian Church. Interment Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Donations to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation. Condolences at Andrews Mortuary.
A roundup of church community activities in Elkton and nearby towns includes a clothes shoes and coat giveaway at Elkton Presbyterian Church 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Sept 28 at 104 Ashby Ave Elkton. A Sunday Sept 29 community picnic at Stonewall Memorial Park Monger Shelter features food drinks games and prizes. Local calendars also note midweek ministry classes at Evangelical Presbyterian Church 6 p.m. dinners with sessions through Nov 6 at 2580 Panorama Dr Elkton.
Rachel Whitmore Howdyshell 89 of Keezletown died September 18 2013 in Harrisonburg. Born September 18 1923 in Keezletown to George Owen and Elizabeth Whitmore she grew up there and belonged to Beulah United Church of Christ. She worked at Metro Pants and retired from Keezletown Elementary School cafeteria. Her husband Forrest Howdyshell preceded her in death. Graveside service was held September 17 2013 at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Beulah UCC or charity of donor's choice. Kyger Funeral Home Harrisonburg entrusted services.
The Bridgewater Home Auxiliary announces its annual Fall Festival at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds on Saturday September 21 from 7 30 a m to 1 30 p m. Breakfast 7 30 10 a m lunch 10 a m 1 30 p m features a benefit auction at 9 30 a m plus specialty shops silent auction baskets and various items. Proceeds aid residents of the home.
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