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BY GERALD OCHS
Rappahannock News Special Writer
Nicely wedged between the afternoon and nighttime (and sorely needed) thunderstorms, the success of this year’s Trash-Free Rappahannock was celebrated at John Kiser’s farm on Pophams Ford Road. With barbecuing chicken and cold drinks as a backdrop, TrashFree issues, past and present, were discussed, and organizers and participants were honored.
John Kiser opened the event formalities by remembering George Davis’ contribution to the county in the 1970’s when, as a member of the Planning Commission, he successfully forwarded the proposal to establish 25 acre zoning in Rappahannock.
Kiser went on to thank Trash-Free organizers Buck Payne, Hunt Harris, Barney O’Meara and Jeff Light for their contributions, and displayed the Trash-Free Rappahannock award plaque created by Laurie Marshall’s RCHS art students.
Hunt Harris spoke of the effectiveness of this year’s program, noting that more than 2000 bags of trash were collected, with the $3 per bag award going back into the community. Harris said that, despite this year’s success, he was still concerned with changing behavior so that so much trash would not be generated in the first place.
He thanked Steve Kenny, Jeff MacNelly,
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