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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 2011
Page
2
The Shenandoah Merchants Association hosts the First Annual Shenandoah Bluegrass Jamboree on Saturday Oct 1 in the grassy area outside the Shenandoah Moose lodge near Naked Creek on US 340. Acts include The Tradition Page County Ramblers and Jollett Lane with more bands. Doors open 10 am for open mic and events run 11 am onward with food drinks and contact numbers 652 8164 and 652 2022.
C M Hess independent candidate for Rockingham County Sheriff will host a town hall from 6 30 to 8 30 p m Monday October 3 at the Elkton Area Community Center. Attendees can meet Hess and discuss his plans for the sheriff s office if elected.
The Elkton Recreation Department will offer a men’s basketball league for players 18 and older this fall. Register by Oct 20 for a $45 fee at Center. Call 298-8730 for details.
Brian Mayes Karate will begin holding sessions at the Elkton Area Community Center in coming weeks. Beginner classes start Tuesday and Thursday from Oct 11 with separate age groups 4 to 7 and 7 plus times. Call 432-8400 or 298-8730 for details.
A mixed partners 8 ball pool tournament is set for 9 45 a.m. Saturday Oct 1 at the Elkton Area Community Center Registration is 5 and due prior to the tourney at the EACC Call 298 8730 for further information
Yolates with Bette Goodson will be held at 6 30 p m each Monday Wednesday and Thursday at the Elkton Area Community Center. Call Goodson at 298 8532 for further information.
Elkton Cemetery Commission schedules its quarterly meeting for 3 p.m. on Wednesday September 28 at Center. For more details contact Charlotte Shifflett at 713 4062.
The Elkton Area Community Center hosts a monthly driver improvement class led by instructor Tommy Butler from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first Saturday each month. The course costs $65 with a $10 early registration discount, and it is court approved and DMYV certified. Contact Butler at 820-3616 or via email for details and registration.
Zumba sessions at the Elkton Area Community Center occur three times weekly. Crystal leads classes at 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Call 298-8730 for details.
Fonda W Giles 67 of Elkton died Sept 23 2011 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital born Dec 14 1943 in Elkton daughter of Hazel Williams and the late Russell Williams homemaker enjoyed NASCAR Dallas Cowboys outdoors fishing married Phillip Wayne Giles Dec 12 1977 who preceded her in death Feb 1 2011 survived by five sons seven daughters 19 grandchildren six great grandchildren four brothers funeral Sept 27 Kyger Funeral Home burial Elkton Cemetery and memorials to Elkton Fire Department or Elkton Rescue Squad Helen Pearl Cavey 96 of Harrisonburg died Sept 24 2011 born July 2 1915 in Rockingham County longtime Harrisonburg School System employee 28 years Hose Co 4 Auxiliary Mayland UCC Church widow of Thomas Leon Cavey survived by three children four grandchildren seven great grandchildren burial private and visiting at daughter Janet’s home condolence online at Lindsey Harrisonburg.
Evangelist Steve Blanken ship will speak at a revival continuing 7 30 p m Wednesdays through Friday Sept 26 30 at Bear Lithia Springs Baptist Church located 2145 Eastside Highway two miles north of Elkton. Sunday services on Oct 2 include 10 a m 11 a m and 6 30 p m. Transportation info at 289 7156 or 298 1841. Proceeds support church missions.
Elkton United Methodist Church lists Thursday handbell practice at 6 30 p m and chancel choir at 7 30 p m weekly. Friday women’s Bible study at 9 30 a m. yard cleanup Saturday Oct 1. Admin Council after 11 a m worship Sunday Oct 2. quilt tying Monday Oct 3. Wednesday Walkers tutoring to begin soon. calls for volunteers to Marie Frey at 298 1770. Also Shenandoah’s St Peter’s WLCA yard sale Oct 29 for Lutheran Disaster Relief. Hensley United Methodist hymn sing Sept 30 at 7 30 p m. Bel dor Mennonite Church special music Oct 2 at 7 p m by Joe McAlister and Heart Strings. contacts 298 1888 and 298 9314.
Robert E. Armentrout 82 of Keezletown died September 20 2011 a Korean War veteran and wood craftsman. Anthony Clark Tony Comer 52 of Shenandoah died September 22 2011 a Page County High School graduate and craftsman. Armentrout funeral held September 23 at Trinity Cemetery with graveside service. Sellers Arimetha Magdelene 77 of Elkton died September 21 2011 born May 24 1934 formerly worked 45 years at Wrangler. Funeral held September 23 at Kgger Funeral Home Elkton with burial Mt Olivet Cemetery McGahey esville. Condolences at kygerfuneralhome com.
Saint Pauls Episcopal Church in Shenandoah hosts a Homecoming service at 11 a.m. Sunday October 2 with Rev. Janet McDonald as guest speaker and a covered dish meal after. In Stanley New Hope Pentecostal revival services run through Sept 26 with Dr. Ron Phillips and Quint Shepherd speaking Sept 29-30. special music by The Shepherds. Saint Peters United Methodist Church holds its annual bazaar and bake sale October 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. west of Elkton on East Point Road across from Dovel's Garage. breakfast and lunch served.
A Blessing of the Animals service will be held at Elkton Presbyterian Church at 4 p.m. on Sunday October 2. People and their pets are invited to the front lawn at 104 Ashby Ave Elkton with pets in carriers cages or on leashes. Rain date is October 9. Call 298-1363 for details.
L O V Cruise In at Lily of the Valley Church Shenandoah runs 4 to 8 p m Saturday Oct 1 to support the L O V Youth Group. Trophies cover best car truck motorcycle and best of all with a silent auction 4 to 730 p m bake sale and pizza hot dogs snacks and drinks available from Domenico's Jr s.
The Rev Daniel Herring has been nominated to serve as the new pastor at Luray Pentecostal. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m before regular worship with an evening service at 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible study starts at 7 p.m. Call 2988154 for further information. Deadline for Upcoming Events and free church news is noon Monday.
Brent Leffel provides personalized nutrition and fitness guidance at Elkton Area Community Center on Blue and Gold Drive. Private consultations cost 30 dollars with 10 dollar follow ups. Group consultations for two cost 50 dollars with 8 dollar follow ups. Call 289 9556 or 298 8730 for details.
The Recreation Department offers Busch Gardens discount tickets for 47 dollars at the Elkton Area Community Center on Blue and Gold Drive. Tickets valid through October 30. Kings Dominion tickets are 32 dollars and available through October 5. Call 298-8730 for more details.
The Valley Banner announces a single copy price rise to 50 cents starting with the October 6 2011 issue. It marks the first increase since February 1986 when prices jumped from 15 to 25 cents. Annual subscriptions cost $18 locally. to order, call 298-9444.
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