By Tony Slaga

Our Nokesville Sign designer and constructor, Scott Lewczak of Artworks, did a superhuman job of constructing and installing the new Nokesville sign in time for Nokesville Day. Ably assisted by NBA member Jim Hobbs, he worked diligently Friday before Nokesville Day to have something to show to the Nokesville community.

The Nokesville sign is not completed yet. Electric boxes and spotlights have been installed by Brian Hickerson of Hickerson Electric, but are not operational while awaiting for a permit so that Virginia Power can make the connection. Changes to the sign, including a Nokesville event sign below the existing sign and adding business and organization plaques from the old Nokesville sign to the "wings" will be completed this summer.

Late permit approval and school closing for the summer dictated a change of landscaping plans. Brentsville District High School originally was to help plan and install the landscaping. Scott Nelson of Majestic Landscape will now take care of the landscaping but is planning to incorporate some of the high school’s design ideas. Actual planting may have to wait since summer heat could impact any planting now.

The Ruritans will also be installing a flagpole close to the new Nokesville sign. When the whole project is completed, Nokesville will show a new face to the outside world. The NBA is aiming for a formal dedication on Brunswick Stew Day for this project.

(July 2002)