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Travelers to Shenandoah National Park in January were almost half the number a year ago. Compared to 1981 figures the decrease is, 58 percent for the month. Inclement weather was a > major factor. This January saw 13,900 people visiting the park while the total in 1982 was 33,100; however, those entering the Park at Panorama this January totaled 6,400 while a, year ago the number was 7,200, only a 11 percent decrease. This was favorable!, for Rappahannock’s wayside * businesses who garner many sales from park visitors.
Statistics from the Big Meadows weather station show 15.4 inches of snow in t January and 3.53 inches of'* rainfall. The maximum . temperature was 52 degrees ; and the minimum was minus .
A bake sale will be held at Williams’ Grocery Store, Chester Gap, on Saturday, February 13, beginning at 9:30 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad fund.
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