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Happy to hear
Longtime Rappahannock resident Phil Irwin has been lamenting the loss of a Fourth of July event for many years and was delighted to hear of its return. As a dose follower of the Washington Tbwn Council and the vice-president of the Washington Hospitality and Visitors Assodation, Irwin is confident of their finandal support Both groups have talked about doing something to get the fireworks back in the county and news of Burke’s plan partnered with the use of Fletcher’s fields was music to Irwin’s ears.
Irwin remembered.
"The former owner of Avon Hall was a great supporter of the Fourth of July and had it in his last will and testament that Avon Hall would be guaranteed for this purpose. This would be a great honor to Bill Carrigan for the fireworks to be returned to the county. It’s a matter of dvil and local pride that we all contribute to this celebration,” stressed Irwin, who was well aware of recent setback requirements regarding discharging fireworks.
“I’m very excited about this,” emphasized Burke. “We want to involve as many individuals, groups and businesses in the county as possible. This is for the community. This is about the community.”
You may send donations to the:
Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Attention: Fourth of July Special Event Account
P.O. Box 233
Sperryville, VA 22740
Tb get involved early, contact Richie Burke at 540-987-8570 or Gary Settle at 540-987-9333.
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