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By NAOMI SMOOT
Rappahannock News
Special Writer
Driving towards Sperryville on U.S. 211, one cannot help but notice the new turn lane between Faith Mountain and Burgers N’ Things. The north slope and south right-of-way will eventually be filled with native plants, thanks to the efforts of a citizens group and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
In the fall of 1997, a turn lane was proposed for the Sperryville intersection, which Sparked some controversy among citizens. After a number of petitions were circulated and signed, some in favor and some opposed to the roadwork, VDOT held several meetings with county residents and supervisors to work it out.
In a January 1998 meeting, '"VDOT, agreed to work with a planning committee, founded by Donna LaPre and
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Ms.yfeafVe feels that cooperatioti between Rappahannock County citi-zerm Jand VDOT makes the
project unique. “VDOT is very eager to have this project viewed as a success. We’re also very eager to have it viewed as a success. This gives us common ground.”
Such success is close at hand for Ms. Lapre and Mark Malik, who have been planing and designing the plantings for 16 months. VDOT has already planted most of the trees as agreed, with the planting group providing and planting shrubs and small plants. A mix of grass and wildflower seed was also VDOT’s contribution.
On April 20, planting began in front of Shaw’s services. Mimi Cantwell, Mary Bittinger, Sharon Kilpatrick, Sue Garvin and son Ryan worked carefully and purposefully with Ms. LaPre to get the first round of plants into the ground. Another planting will take place in a few weeks, with the major portion of the landscaping work to be done
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