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use, Luke said that Rappahannock County had stated its intention to remain “rural” a long time ago. “Rappahannock people fought to keep out the railroads and they’re fighting a power line now.

“This county raises more apples than any other in the state. We are a productive rural county and we’ll lose some of our best farm land with this bypass.”

Luke added that the county had just passed a zoning ordinance that protects against the destruction of scenic vistas.

AS FOR regional planning, Luke emphasized that' the Shenandoah Park is not going to widen its section of road. There are two, big, four-lane interstates traveling east - west on either side of Rappahannock County. Interstate 66 'to the north and 64 to the south. There’s no real need to open up this road too.”

Helen Kilby then said she did not favor widening the road in town. There are many people who are not riding through in Sperryville “to buy baskets and apples.” They just want to get through, she said.

“We can put up a big

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