charging for the smell. He said we ought to- it

charging for the smell. He said we ought to- it smelled sooo good.”*

10 YEARS AGO December % 1996 Phil South became the new manager of the Rappahannock branch of the Culpeper Parmer's Cooperative on Nov. I and when asked about his plans for the store, without a moment's hesitation, he said it was to continue the store's success. It’s possible Ciene School has walked and seen more of Rappahannock County than anyone in a long, long time. The uoted map maker and historian painstakingly held checks every feature on his beautiful, hand-drawn historical maps. After years of wishing for such a map. the Rappahannock Historical Society received a grant hum the Hampton Foundation a year ago, and Gene was off and running (okay walking). Gene has personally met with hundreds of Rappahannock citizens in every part of the county. He said it takes a lot of“beavering* to find out the names of places. 'rhe map will be available from the Historical Society, hopefully around Christmas time, for approximately $15. Author Chris Bulgianu will discuss and sign her new book. “The Appalachian Forest” ou Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m.. at the Old Sperryviile Bookshop.

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