Motocross Park Gets the Nod
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Updated: 7:55 AM Jul 3, 2009
Motocross Park Gets the Nod
Augusta County
A dream two years in the making will soon come true for one Valley man.
Posted: 6:17 PM Jul 2, 2009
Reporter: Philip Townsend
Email Address: ptownsend@whsv.com
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A dream two years in the making will soon come true for one Valley man. After a two hour wait, Augusta County resident Terry Argenbright finally got the nod for which he's been waiting.

It's been two years, and soon he will be able to start on his motocross park thanks to the decision Thursday by the Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals.

Argenbright says, "Better youth, better families, better community. And that's what this project is about."

In a public hearing Thursday, Argenbright told the board that the park is a much needed positive outlet for kids in the Valley.

Argenbright says, "They're turning to motocross, they're turning to BMX. Why? They don't sit the bench. If they want to participate, they participate."

However, the board also heard from many concerned residents such as Cynthia Williams, who's main problem is the noise of the park.

Williams says, "The closest way I could describe it is like listening to a chainsaw all day."

Chris Schooley has been one of the leading opponents of the plan. When it comes to economics, he says the park isn't necessary.

Schooley adds, "Augusta County is not desperate. We do not need the economic development. It's a nuisance that can and will occur on weekends in a rural area."

Nevertheless, Argenbright and his supporters, like Tara Widener, didn't back down. Widener says the kids should come first.

She says, "We don't have anything like that and we have to meet the needs of the youth. Or we are going to continue to have problems out on the street. We're going to continue to fight and fight."

Argenbright hopes to begin phase one of the project as soon as possible including building the main motocross track.

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