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Last Updated: 02/03/2012 MORE INFORMATION: Announcements: February
7, 2012 - The Largest Earthquake Drill in Central U.S. History Would You Know What To Do During an Earthquake? Drop, cover and hold on. Those are the steps people all over the Central United States are being encouraged to follow on Feb. 7 at 10:15 a.m. CST. It's all a part of the annual central U.S. ShakeOut, an earthquake drill organized and coordinated by the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium and its Member and Associate States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Geological Survey and dozens of other partners. This is an opportunity for the whole community to engage in a simultaneous drill to practice the recommended action during an earthquake which is Drop, Cover, and Hold On and to exercise earthquake plans. You only have seconds to react to an earthquake, so it's important to know what to do when the ground starts shaking. On Feb. 7 you can practice the following:
The
ShakeOut is FREE and open to the general
public. You can get more information and/or register to
participate by visiting www.shakeout.org/centralus. For
more information on earthquake
preparedness tips, visit www.ready.gov. Bicentennial Festivities: February 4, 2012 Bicentennial festivities begin February 4, with the ‘Celebrate Luray’ kick-off marking the 200thanniversary of the town’s charter. Modeled after popular ‘First Night’ New Year’s Eve celebrations, ‘Celebrate Luray’ will take place from 4 to 8 pm in several venues in the historic district. Current locations include the PAL Center for the Performing Arts, Warehouse Art Gallery and Trackside Theater – new home to Blue Ridge Youth Theater. Officials will close Main Street from Broad Street to the railroad tracks, including the alley running from Campbell to Main. Attendees will purchase buttons to wear for admittance to the venues, which will feature a variety of entertainment for all ages. The buttons, which cost $5 each for those 12 and older, will be available for purchase in mid January. Throughout the Bicentennial year, the buttons will be good for specials at local establishments. At 7:30 pm, local church bells will chime the launch of the Bicentennial, as the crowd gathers for a ceremony to include a welcome by Mayor Barry Presgraves and a fireworks show. Local group ‘Thundergun’ will perform a post-event show from 8 to 11 pm at the PAL Center. Local civic organizations are encouraged to take part by volunteering with the committee or selling warm beverages or food during the event. Interested groups should contact Bicentennial Coordinator Pam Flasch at 540-244-8065. Other events throughout the year include a speech competition, an Arbor Day Square Dance, a three-day Festival of Spring ‘Homecoming’ as well as several tie-ins with other activities and organizations. Luray Parks & Rec Director Appointed to 2013 Virginia Outdoors Plan Technical Advisory Committee Pat O'Brien, Luray's Parks and Recreation Director, has been appointed to serve on the 2013 Virginia Outdoors Plan Technical Advisory Committee. The 2007 edition of the Virginia Outdoors Plan is the Commonwealth's official conservation, outdoor recreation, and open space plan intended to serve as a guide to all levels of government and the private sector in meeting the needs of the state. In addition, the plan serves as a guidance document for the protection of lands through actions of the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation. The 2007 Virginia Outdoors Plan was written by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in coordination with federal and state natural resource agencies, local planning and recreation departments, the private sector, and concerned citizens. The plan has been recognized by the National Park Service as one of the top outdoor recreation plans in the country. Notice
to Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative Members: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LURAY PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, that Luray's Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 at 7 p.m. The public hearing shall be conducted in the Luray Town Council Chambers located at 45 East Main Street in the Town of Luray, Virginia. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments and to consider the following special use permit request presented by United Propane Gas, Inc.: SUP11-2: The applicant, United Propane Gas, is requesting a special use permit to operate a propane plant on a portion of a M1 (Industrial) zoned parcel. In the M1 zoning district, all uses require a special use permit. The propane plant would be used for the sale and storage of propane gas, and have improvements placed on it customarily used at such facilities. The proposed use would be limited to an approximately three (3) acre portion of an existing 29.8 acre parcel presently owned by the Page County Economic Development Authority (EDA). The area of the proposed use is located in the southwestern corner of the existing EDA owned parcel, and lies adjacent to properties owned by Holtzman Corporation and the Town of Luray. The subject parcel is located on Stoney Brook Lane, and is further identified on Page County's Tax Maps as 42A5 (A) 79. The special use permit application, a map showing the approximate area of the proposed use and copies of the Town's zoning ordinance are available at the Town of Luray's Office, 45 East Main Street, Luray, Virginia; and may be viewed between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Questions may be directed to the Town Planner by calling 540.743.5511, or by emailing W. Ligon Webb, Town Planner. Remember Bike And Pedestrian Safety On The Greenway Important Safety Announcement: Because the Greenway is a multi-use casual leisure trail, extreme caution and courtesy need to be observed when operating any type of equipment, including bicycles or roller-blades on the Greenway. Due to the number of walkers, runners, and children who occupy the Greenway paths, cyclists, in particular, need to use appropriate speeds (high speeds are not permitted on the Greenway) and yield the right of way to all pedestrians. Cyclists should exercise added caution on descending ramps, bridge areas, and turns where pedestrians or children may be less visible. Serious injury can result from inappropriate cycling on the Greenway. Please remember that this is a shared space. Caution and courtesy are essential for the safety and enjoyment of everyone who makes use of our award-winning Greenway paths.
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