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»ge to sheep was reported from Vladison County, and although the shenandoah National Park has no' fund for payment of such damage 3y the Park bears, permits were ssued to hunt and kill the offenders out of season. Mr. Benton also stated that with winter approkchng the bear travels great distances in search of food to store-up large quantities of fat for his long winter nap. Mr. S .B. Bolt of Smyth County, Virginia, who is presently employed by the Lamofrd Construction Company on Fodder Stack Road, told Mr. Davis that sheep killed by bears in his county was so commonplace that the sheep fanners carry “bear insurance” to cover their losses.
Foliage Still Pretty
Attracts Many
Late and lasting foliage in the mountains brought an almost record number of people to this area over the weekend. On the Skyline Drive the heaviest traffic for any weekend this year was reported by Park Rangers, More than 6,200 cars entered Shenandoah National Park through manned entrances while uncounted vehicles entered through other points. An estimated 55,000 people visited the Park during the weekend.
At Elkwallow Wayside the business volume Sunday was the third largest day since its opening.
Loqal fruit stands and souvenir stands in Rappahannock reported unusually good trade throughout the month of October and prospects look bright for another good week end if the weather cooperates. Sunshine and high temperatures and the continued beauty of the foliage are still enticing nany out.
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