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    Page County Chatter and Recent Obituaries 7.9.23

    2023-07-09

    More Page County residents eligible for free health care
    Eligibility for Page Free Clinic services has changed from 200% federal poverty level to 300% federal poverty level. This means more Page County adults without health insurance may receive care. Those earning less than $44,000 per year or 300% of the federal poverty level may NOW be eligible for Page Free Clinic medical and dental services. Uncertain about eligibility? Email pagefreeclinic@gmail.com or stop by the clinic any Tuesday 4 -7pm, 250 Memorial Drive Suite C Luray. Follow them on Facebook @pagefreeclinic.

    Fairview Grocery changing hands
    Recently, the operators of Fairview Market and Deli announced that their lease will expire at the end of July. On July 5, Daisy’s Country Cravings Market and Deli announced (via their Facebook page) that they will be assuming ownership of the grocery, with new meal options and additional seating planned. For updates, follow Fairview Market and Deli on Facebook @FairviewGrocery.

    Bistro coming to Luray
    Harrisonburg-based LOCAL Chop & Grill House has purchased the former Moonshadows restaurant (132 East Main Street) in Luray with plans to open The Chop House Bistro. ABC license application information was recently (publicly) posted. Menu offerings are expected to have a southern flair, with vegan and vegetarian options available. For updates and information, follow @localchops on Facebook.

    Dollar Tree (finally) returning
    There’s been recent activity at the much-missed Dollar Tree in Luray. A new building permit has been posted and workers were seen delivering shelving and other related hardware to the East Luray Shopping Center store. Rumor has it the store will reopen late July or early August.

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    Dollar Tree, Luray. This is NOT a mirage.Photo byTracy Leicher

    Aaron Cubbage Q & A
    Aaron Cubbage for Sheriff will have its seventh episode of “Connect with Your Candidate” on July 10 at 7:45 pm. Cubbage will be answering previously submitted questions. If you would like to submit a question, please follow this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GDQLKJR. To view this video event or archived videos, follow @ AaronCubbageForPageCountySheriff on Facebook, call (540) 244-8901 or email aaroncubbageforsheriff@gmail.com.

    Free gym memberships for clinic patients
    Page County Free Clinic has announced it will offer FREE memberships to the new Steel Valley Fitness gym at East Luray Shopping Center, in Luray. If you’re a current patient, and interesting in signing up for the free gym membership, email pagefreeclinic@gmail.comor stop by the clinic in person any Tuesday from 4pm – 7pm. For information about the gym’s facilities, visit @steel.valley.fitness on Facebook, or visit steelvalleyfit.com.

    Craft studio coming to Luray
    Pretty On Y'All Arts and Crafts Studio, 58 West Main Street, Luray, is planned for a September, 2023 opening. Stay tuned for additional details.

    Shenandoah restaurant ownership opportunity
    The owners of Boxcar Deli and Subs are retiring and have sold their property at 502 First Street. New owners of the building are looking for someone to lease of the existing restaurant. The restaurant is currently still open, with hopes for new restaurant owners by the end of July. For more information and/or to express interest, email bronson.caudill@gmail.com.

    No lifeguard on duty
    The town of Luray has announced that Lake Arrowhead will be "Swim at Your Own Risk" for the remainder of the summer season. This is due to staff shortages. For any questions, call (540) 743-5511 or follow @ townofluray on Facebook.

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    RECENT OBITUARIES

    Fay Woodby – Luray
    Fay E. Wray Woodby, 90, passedaway on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

    Charles Mills, Jr. – Stanley
    Charlie Shotwell Mills Jr., 82, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Page Memorial Hospital.

    Connie Sampson Painter – Stanley
    Connie Sampson Painter, 75, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at her home.

    Keith Higgs – Shenandoah
    Keith Allen Higgs, 64, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

    Dennis Yager – Luray
    Dennis Paul Yager, 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Hawksbill Assisted Living.

    Ian Strickler – Luray
    Ian Thomas Strickler, 35,died July 5, 2023, in the line of duty as Recruit Firefighter with Frederick County Fire and Rescue.

    Glenna Housden – Stanley
    Glenna M. Housden, 83, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Winchester Medical Center.

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