Recovery Month Celebration at Christ UMC Shenandoah
Grace House hosts National Recovery Month Celebration at Christ United Methodist Church in Shenandoah. The family friendly event runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with entertainment from Bill and Sue Kite, talks by Sheriff John Thomas and Mellie Randall, a personal story by John Rogerson, open microphone, games, and a free pulled pork lunch. Page County Sheriff’s educational van will be present. Call Grace House or Nancy Boyer for details.
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Shenandoah
Christ United Methodist Church
Central Ave
Bill
Sue Kite
Page County
John Thomas
Mellie Randall
Virginia Office of Substance Abuse Services
Richmond
John Rogerson
Todd Stroupe
Jeremiah Profitt
Page County Sheriffs Department
Church Fellowship Hall
Nancy Boyer
Ted Hayes
Grand Caverns race set for Friday with fundraising push
The Grand Caverns Signature Race Series returns for the fourth running this Friday Sept. 27 with a 5:30 p.m. 5K and 5:35 p.m. One-Mile Fun Run. Entry is 15 dollars for the 5K and 10 dollars for the mile. Organizers aim to raise about 3,800 more to fund a handicap accessible multi system fitness station while the original goal of 9,000 remains. Race director Mike Betts notes volunteers will pursue funds as needed, with online registration at Active.com and contact via mike grandcaverns-5k com or 249-5705 for details.
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Grand Caverns
Mike Betts
Betts
Active.com
Mike
Lettie Stickley
Elkton Council weighs sewer repairs and DEQ consent plan
Inboden outlined a team approach to confirm 2012 project completions and a 2011 amended consent order. The Anderson and Associates report details the town sewer history, a five year capital plan for the collection system, and looming costs including four 2012 projects, 12 more through 2016, and a $2 million clarifier upgrade. Flow meters will be deployed and town crews trained as the council presses for quarterly DEQ progress reports.
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Inboden
Anderson and Associates of
Blacksburg
Elkton
Shenandoah River
DEQ
Harrisonburg
Anderson and Associates
Anderson
Kevin Fauber
Roy Davis
Elkton Neighborhood Watch urged to call police on suspicions
Elkton Police Chief Kevin Whitfield urged residents at the Neighborhood Watch to call police if they see anything suspicious, not just tell a friend. He cited a church parking lot incident where a woman did not call, and stressed calling 911 for real emergencies. Coordinator Haze Crider urged active, daily vigilance and offered contact with officials for guidance. A post-meeting collection raised 12 dollars for Saint Jude's Hospital for Children.
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Elkton
Kevin Whitfield
Whitfield
Watch
Haze Crider
McDonald’s
Blue Ridge Park
Saint Jude’s Hospital
Crider
Rainy town dance moves indoors in Grottoes event
The Grottoes Volunteer Fire Company and Grottoes Rescue Squad hosted a rain soaked street festival with singer Jim Nicely of Southern Grace performing country and gospel songs. Artist Ken Schuler unveiled a drawing of Confederate soldiers in Grand Caverns, with prints sold and originals displayed. The Shenandoah Valley Bagpipe Band attended, a cruise in was planned, and the Sixth Street dance moved indoors to the fire company building with The Goodson Band performing.
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Grottoes
Jim Nicely
Southern Grace Band
Emily Holloway
Holloway
Elkton Middle School
Nicely
Ken Schuler
Linville
Schuler
Grand Caverns
Jeff Nicely
Lettie Stickley
Grand
Elkton manager Fauber resigns after closed session vote
The Elkton town council voted to ask for town manager Fauber's resignation after a closed session on a personnel matter. Five members voted for, including Margaretta Dean Isom and Wayne Printz, with Joshua Gooden voting against. Fauber departed Sept 17 after agreeing to resign, leaving a four line note of thanks.
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Council
Fauber
Margaretta Dean Isom
Harry Armbruster
Theo Pence
Jay Dean
Wayne Printz
Joshua Gooden
Roy Davis
Armbruster
Porary
Marty Shifflett
Reid Wodicka
Gooden
Horse Show Set Oct 12 in Bridgewater
Shenandoah Valley Horsemen’s Association books annual show for Saturday October 12 at Lawn Party Grounds Bridgewater offering classes for all breeds and riding levels. Entry fees around 20 dollars with sponsorship drive ongoing and charity proceeds to Mid Atlantic Burn Camp in Rockingham County.
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Shenandoah Valley Horsemen’s Association
Bridgewater
Harrisonburg- Rockingham
Rockingham County
Camp Brethren Woods
SVHA
P.O
Harrisonburg
Chad Funkhouser
Mary Swecker
Mswecker
Verizon.net
Garden club meeting ends with gift of botanical pieces
After her talk, Butcher donated grasses flowers weeds and twigs to attendees. Gloria Crump club president and nationally accredited master flower show judge notes she is licensed to judge professional flower arrangements nationwide.
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Gloria Crump
Elkton Worker Injured When Town Truck Rolls Sideways
Jamie Moubray of the Elkton Public Works Department was injured on Tuesday Sept 10 when the town truck tipped while loading a heavy stump from a hillside on North Terrace Avenue near Stonewall Memorial Park. He jumped from the cab and injured his ankle. doctors continue treatment with no town equipment involved, according to officials.
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Elkton Public Works Department
Jamie Moubray
Moubray
North Terrace Avenue
Stonewall Memorial Park
Ted Hayes
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