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After b reporter made several phone calls to attorney Sharman’s office over two days, a staff member said each time that Sharman was preparing for a “big case” and would not be able to return any calls before press time.
In response to calls from the same reporter, William Gimbel said on Monday evening he would rather not comment on anything relating to the church.
What’s next?
Ruth Richards of Sperryville’s Jenkins Hollow hopes the renovation of the church will move forward.
“It’s the only place in this neighborhood that’s not a residence,” she said. “We all see it when we come and go, and it’s a building that contains a lot of people’s dreams, wishes and prayers. We should respect that.”
Presgraves agrees. “A church is not something you want to fight about,” she vowed. “My intention is to restore the church. I don’t need to be the leader, I just want to see the church renewed.”
She went on to say that two local carpenters recently volunteered their time and services to help prepare the building for winter and ultimately help restore it altogether.
This would have to be approved by the trustees before moving forward. Presgraves said she has sought such approval, but gotten no response.
“It was a beautiful coalition of people interested in the historic preservation of the church,” said Millan.
“To see this church sit there falling down is heartbreaking,” said Presgraves. “I am hopeful we can all come together as one and try to save the church. Nothing would make me happier than that.”
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