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Weekly YouTube show dives into various issues, sites and events in the Page Valley
By Randy Arrington
LURAY, July 10 — This week we visit with Jason Perry, resident carilloneur, to talk about the history, maintenance and performance of the 47-bell carillon at the Luray Singing Tower. The 117-foot stone structure that houses the carillon sits just across Route 211 from the world-famous Luray Caverns. Luray’s carillon is rare and unique in the U.S., and we’ll learn what it takes to care for it, how they got a 4-ton bell up the tower, and when weekly 45-minute recitals are given by Perry, who plays a few notes for us as well.
We also take a look at the “week that was” in the Page Valley with a review of news headlines and sports, while also taking a look at “the weekend ahead” with upcoming events on a busy weekend in the Valley.
(Page Valley Livin’ ~ Episode 29 was recorded on Wednesday, July 3 and first aired Wednesday, July 10).
Coming up on Page Valley Livin’… we’re working on a preview of the big celebration at Cooter’s in the Valley next weekend, a tour of Yagers Spring and plans for the Hawksbill Greenway extension, and interviews with local candidates in contested council races this fall. We’re also open to ideas…if you have one for an upcoming show — an interesting person you know (or want to know) with an interesting story — send us an email or provide a comment below.
The aim and purpose of these videos is to provide more information about more things that make up the wonderful place we call the Page Valley of Virginia. Serious issues will be handled seriously, while lighter issues may offer more opportunity to have some fun. There is no theme or agenda other than promoting the Page Valley, and trying to better inform the people who both live here and those who love to visit.
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VIDEO ~ Page Valley Livin’ visits with PCPS Teacher of the Year, Greg Morrison
Page Valley Livin’ visits with Hall of Fame Coach Alan Knight
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Page Valley Livin’ visits with Luray boys basketball coach Matt Huff
Page Valley Livin’ visits with Audrey Tutt Smith at the Andrew Jackson School Museum
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