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Before moving the Kush Kiver inventory over to the Main Street building, Mrs. Simmons gave the whole building a facelift. The inside was painted white, and some windows were added. The outside is still in the process of being painted yellow.

Rush River Company carries arts and crafts created by many Rappahannock residents. Potters June Jordan, Jeanne Drevas and Pam Toth are represented. June Jordan’s paintings are also available. Other locals’ artwork and crafts are Kim O’Heron’s papier mache bowls; Courtney Welch’s jewelry; Rosa Crocker’s wreaths; Geneva Welch’s prints; Nol Putnam’s hand-forged fireplace tools; Ellen Manson’s crossstitchery; Ted Pellegatta’s color photographs of the county; Merrill Strange’s platters and other handpainted pottery; Eric Kvames’ handblown glass; tablecloth sets and appliqued baby shirts by Cindy Mahan; and thatched birdhouses by Colin McGhee.

Rush River Gallery is open seven days a week. Mrs. Simmons lives in Sperryville with her husband Dick Simmons, who is president of the International Herald Tribune, and their two golden retrievers, Babar and Celeste.

Susan Parrish and Vinnie Carney are the proprietors of Cabin Fever Books, and they are enjoying having

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