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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 2013
Page
3
A collection of short pieces begins with a sermon on trusting Jesus amid storms and keeping Him as anchor. It then shifts to a humorous safari tale with a clever dog and monkey, hospital and club anecdotes, wedding quips, and comic medical gags, all in light, old newspaper style.
Virgle and Bettie Cunningham of Elkton marked sixty years of marriage after tying the knot on September 6, 1953 at the First Baptist Church of Odessa Texas. Their family includes daughters Lydia and the late Candace, plus granddaughter Shawna. The couple, Mountaintop Ranch owners, celebrated with a Lancaster Pennsylvania weekend trip to see Noah at Sight and Sound Theater and remain active at Jollett Methodist Church where Bettie teaches Sunday school.
In memory of Bessie Roach who would have celebrated her birthday on Thursday September 19. Beloved mother grandmother and great grand. Forever in our hearts and missed by 10 children grandchildren and great great grandchildren. In loving memory of Cody McCoy born December 26 1989 who passed away September 16 2011. Our hearts ache and tears remain as NaNa PaPa and family remember him.
US Army Private Jeremy D. Stamey has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia South Carolina completing nine weeks of instruction in the Army mission history and core values. He studied physical fitness basic combat skills and weapons and is the son of Nicole Hare and stepson of Michael Wood of Belder Road near Elkton and a 2012 East Rockingham High School graduate.
When we lose someone dear family and friends matter most. We thank everyone for visits food flowers cards money and calls. Special thanks to Greene County Fire and Rescue Lindsey Kyger Funeral Home and Pastor David Vaughan for the beautiful service. God bless you all.
The Hurricane Sports Performance Academy announces strength and conditioning sessions at the Elkton Area Community Center located on Blue and Gold Drive. Open to all ages and fitness levels, with contact options at 271-7720 or hurricanetrtc@gmail.com.
A five week Web Applications class starts 6 p.m. Monday Sept 23 and runs Mondays and Wednesdays. An Intro to Computers class begins 4 p.m. Tuesday Sept 24 and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays. Shenandoah Computer Center on Second Street offers both programs. Call 652-8773 for details.
The Backroad reunion meets at 2 p.m. Saturday September 21 at Monger Shelter Stonewall Memorial Park Elkton with a potluck. The Page County High School Class of 1963 holds its 50th reunion Saturday September 21 at Stanley Fire Hall with contact numbers for details. A Haney family reunion Sunday September 22 at Barboursville Fire House opens at 11 a.m. with a 12 30 p.m. covered dish meal. music by Steve Minter and activities for all.
The Mountain View 4-H Club elected Evan Hopkins president at Back-to-4-H Night on Sept 10. Joy Beaman installed officers including Katy Coffman as Vice President and Anika Holzer as Secretary. New members Kelsea Constable Sara Monger and Copper Stepp joined. snacks were provided by Damian Mallette Starr Mallette and Giulianna Terrell. The club reported strong fair results and outlined goals for the coming year.
Elkton Recreation Department offers discount amusement park tickets at the Elkton Area Community Center on Blue and Gold Drive. Busch Gardens Discount Days tickets are 51 dollars and valid on any regular operating day through Oct 27. Tickets may be bought with cash or credit card. call 298 8730 for details.
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