SNP memorial not coming to Big Gem and town updates
Town council notes report water refuse charges always added on open accounts. Water shutoffs may disable refuse service. New home water connection approved at 101 Grandes St. Noise complaints addressed with police guidance. Big Gem Pond gets new fountain and pump for 1058 dollars. old unit replaced. LED street lights predicted substantial power savings though full monthly bill pending. Local police and sheriff praised for safely resolving three recent standoffs. Shenandoah National Park memorial site not chosen for Big Gem Park due to access concerns. Page County Cycling 2016 attracted over 2000 visitors spending more than 220000 in lodging food and goods. 92 percent would return. 2017 events listed: April 21 street sprints, June 24 time trial, June 25 speedway. Thanksgiving benefit for Page Free Clinic on Nov 24 at Faithbrooke Barn & Vineyards, tickets 40 dollars adults 20 dollars children. Economic update cites Boxcar Deli opening by late Nov/early December. Marina's Tropical Restaurant to open beside IGA. Budget Inn under contract with renovations and on-site manager plan.
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Grandes St
Second Street
Big Gem Pond
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah
Big Gem
Page Valley
Page County
First Street
Faithbrooke Barn & Vineyards
Pagefreeclinic.org
Elkton woman dies after Friday traffic crash
An Elkton woman Joann Comer Jenkins, 80, died at the scene when her 1993 Chrysler struck a trailer turning left on East Point Road outside Elkton. The 59-year-old Ohio driver Howard J. Dender Jr. pulled a 2000 Kenworth. No charges were filed.
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Harrisonburg
Elkton
FL. Tyler
Virginia
Joann Comer Jenkins
Jenkins
East Point Road
Tyler
Kenworth
Howard J. Dender Jr
Alvordton
Ohio
Gum Tree Lane
S.A. Lam
Rockingham County
Opposition heard as special-use permit dispute stalls plan
Walker Transportation Services sought a special-use permit to operate truck work on a McGaheysville site, with Zoning Administrator Diana Stultz citing outside-work repairs. Neighbors warned of loud noise, safety risks, and traffic, while Walker argued current zoning allows louder uses and pledged civility if denied.
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Diana Stultz
Walker
Walker Transportation Services
Grottoes
McGaheysville
Town Businesses Participate In Shenandoah Event
Several Shenandoah shops join the town effort with participants including David Foltz Photography Enchanting Floral Gifts & Boutique Floral Expressions J M Auto Parts Shenandoah General Store Shenandoah IGA Steve s Archery Red White & Brew Mamma Mia s Italian Restaurant North Side Diner Box Car Deli Subs Marina s Tropical Restaurant Details at townofshenandoah com or call 652 8164 for more information.
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David Foltz
J&m Auto Parts
Shenandoah General Store
Shenandoah Iga
Steve’s
North Side
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SNP
Rawley Pike
West Virginia
Tristan Miller
University of Virginia Medical Center
Miller
U.va
U.S. 83
U.va. Medical Center
Charlottesville
McGaheysville Road
Breeden
Joyce Bandzak
Bandzak
John Rose
Snuffy Smith
Barney Google
Baily News Record Office
South Liberty Street
Rose
The
Daily News Record
James Madison University
Pioneer Bank
Lembe
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