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The Valley Banner

Location

Elkton, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 2016

Page

7

Cross Keys barn raises funds for local museum

A fundraising barn-raising at Widow Peace farm near the Battle of Cross Keys site drew about 70 attendees for the Heritage Museum of the Harrisonburg Rockingham Historical Society. The event included a silent auction of historical items and lectures, aiming to become an annual barn-raising fundraiser.

Widow Peace Farm Cross Keys Heritage Museum of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society Penny Imeson Imeson Pence Sarah Kiblinger Samuel Pence Nancy Hess Irvin Hesses Irvin Hess Impson Port Republic Thomas “Stonewall Jackson Valley Richmond Irwin Hess Mike Scheibe Valley Forge 8Th New York Infantry

United Way Sets 1.5 Million Goal for Campaign

United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County aims to raise 1.5 million this year through monetary gifts in kind services and volunteer time. The campaign includes community tours of 17 nonprofits in Harrisonburg on Wednesday guided by executive directors and a kickoff at Ruby's Lounge with a video viewing and happy hour.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County Big Brothers Big Sisters Harrisonburg- Rockingham County Sue Totty Harrisonburg United Way Rockingham County Uwhr. Org Happy Hour Ruby’s Laura Toni Holsinger Toni Holsinger Totty Oni Holsinger

Elkton Volunteer Fire Company hits 89 years of service

From a devastating 1920s downtown fire with no fire protection the Elkton community formed the Elkton Volunteer Fire Company in 1927. It started with a few members and an old Model T Ford, bought its first new engine in 1949, and now fields 10 apparatus including 2 engines, a tanker, heavy rescue unit and EMS vehicles.

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Hess Valley Heritage Museum Port Republic Road Daniel Lin Byrd Newspapers Henry Loretta Hawkins Battle of Cross Keys Donna Paul Souder Widow Peace House Scheibe Elkton Volunteer Fire Company Santa Spotswood Trail
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