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He noted that litter in the area, particularly in the Thornton River, was a problem. “It (the river) needs cleaning up. It could be an attraction, but it’s full of tires and cans....”
Other than that, Swindler i8....well, in love with the town. “It’s beautiful, it’s surrounded by mountains. People can come out here and visit very attractive shops. There are no big crowds and no stoplights.”
Swindler is not the only one who thinks Sperryville is perking up. Listen to Maurice O’Bannon, owner of the Sperryville Emporium. “I think the town is on the upswing, more so than any other place in the county. Businesses that were vacant for years are now in operation.” Also, “There’s a lot less property for sale along 211 (in
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