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By Mary Beth Martin
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
At the Aug. 27 Gateway meeting, Judy Cornwell, professional facilitator, presented the last evening of her three-part program to help the Sperryville com- y munity plan for their future as a national park gateway community. Her efforts to unite the group were * obviously successful, although their plans were far more ambitious than she advised.
She asked the group, “Pick one problem tonight that you can fix in a year ... What concrete steps do you need to take to get to your vision of Sperryville as a gateway community?”
The group of 30 vocal participants never did decide which of Sperryville’s many problems need to be addressed first. Instead, they agreed that they wanted to work on a number of items all relating to traffic or the transportation infrastructure, the transportation facilities and services. Their list included: speeding trucks, traffic in town, a bike trail from Country Manor to Faith Mountain Store, more parking, sidewalk drainage and repairing a pedestrian bridge over the Thornton River into the town of Sperryville.
Cornwell referred to the mission statement written at the July meeting. It succinctly stated their vision for Sperryville as a peaceful, rural area that welcomed visitors and businesses. It mentioned the historic village, protection of the natural and historic resources, harmony with the national park, and respect for the quality of life and diversity of the people.
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