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works display this slimmer.
“It’s going to happen,” said Burke in his office Tuesday morning. And Burke means it.
His committee consisting of co-chair Gary Settle along with Mike Leake, Greg Williams, Eddie Wayland and Greg Wayland have already met several times to get the planning under way.
The big difference this year is that the festivities will be happening on fields owned by Bill Fletcher off of U.S. Route 522 where the Thornton Hill Point-to-Point races are run.
“Bill’s got 100 acres for us to work with,” said Burke, “and that gives us a lot of room.”
With new setback requirements for shooting off fireworks in place, Burke explained that having them in front of Avon Hall in Washington is no longer practical. That and the lack of parking cry out for a new location.
That’s when Fletcher stepped in and offered his property as the setting.
“It’s beautiful,” remarked Burke, “with the mountains and the views.”
The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department will have a big hand in helping with this year’s event, but Burke has already garnered the support of several local businesses and community members to bring back the Fourth of July celebration to the county.
“We want to make this as low cost as possible," continued Burke, who envisions folks coming with their picnic baskets, blankets and perhaps a small tent and for a nominal general parking fee having a fun-filled day plus fireworks at dusk.
There will also be space for
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