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Current Edition :: Rappahannock News, Washington, VA :: Sept. 2, 2010
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Visitors Center is ready
Starting tomorrow, Sept. 3, visitors to Rappahannock County will have an official starting point. A Rappahannock County Visitors Center, subject of much discussion and not a little dissension earlier this year, will open its doors... -
County OKs Aileen transfer
After instituting foreclosure proceedings against the delinquent partnership that bought the Aileen property from Rappahannock County in 2004, the county found itself with a willing buyer last month. Thus foreclosure on the former clothing factory... -
A bit of Haiti, offered in exchange for your help
The earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12 killed hundreds of thousands and devastated the Caribbean island nation. Life was hard in the best of times there but the earthquake has added to their miseries.... -
The Rapp for Sept. 2
Slower speeds in Sperryville, a 25th anniversary for the county’s oldest continually owned and operated B&B, and Drew Ernst returns for more large doings at Sperryville’s Haley Fine Art. -
Ahmad greets college with open arms
“His friends and family in Pakistan call him President Mohsin,” Carol Lucking said of 20-year-old college student Mohsin Ahmad, who began his second semester at Goucher College in Baltimore this Tuesday. As international coordinator for... -
Lady Panthers notch shutout volleyball wins
Bump — set — crush: That was the overwhelming theme of Rapp’s Tuesday night home volleyball matches against the Eastern View High School Cyclones of Culpeper. The Lady Panthers had much to celebrate, with match... -
Panthers see ‘positives’ in 46-6 loss
Upcoming games for RCHS teams Saturday, Sept. 4 6 p.m., varsity football at Hancock High School Tuesday, Sept. 7 6 p.m., JV volleyball at Culpeper County High School 7:15 p.m., varsity volleyball at Culpeper County High School Thursday, Sept. 9 4:30... -
RCHS runners step off into a new season
The hope of a new season. The uncertainty of the first contest. The anticipation of triumph. This week, runners at Rappahannock County High School readied for Wednesday’s contest against Skyline High School of Front Royal... -
‘Grace of Light’ illuminates
Middle Street Gallery artist Patricia Brennan will exhibit new hand-painted stained glass at the gallery from Friday (Sept. 3) through Sept. 26. Her works depicting botanical themes will be fitted onto light boxes, providing the... -
Theatre begins another impressive season
The Theatre at Washington mailed out schedules last week for another season of worthwhile concerts and other performances at the intimate theater on Gay Street. -
Clark Hollow Ramblings: It will make a difference to this one
In May of this year, I wrote an article about an Eastern snapping turtle that visited my wife’s flowerbed, dug a hole and laid a bunch of eggs in it. I had read on the... -
Washington: Gathered around for a mayor event
Family members and close friends gathered for a birthday bash Saturday evening to celebrate Eugene Leggett turning 85. The dinner party was hosted by Beverly and John Sullivan at their home, The Meadows, in Little... -
As seen in the Rappahannock News — 100 years ago
A century ago the Rappahannock News was called The Blue Ridge Guide. Only four pages long, it looked like the New York Times. It had seven columns jam-packed with small print and small headlines, with... -
Rapp Facts
Did you know that … Ellerslie, just outside of Little Washington on Tiger Valley Road, was once the jewel of the great Rappahannock County estate of John Jett, who owned considerable property south and east... -
Editorial: Of the land
“He loved the land and everything that came from it,” says Washington, Va. attorney Doug Baumgardner of his longtime friend, Ray Cannon, who passed away this week at the age of 93. There can be... -
Out of the attic
Hezekiah Ricketts built the Ricketts Hotel in Flint Hill in 1869 and it served travelers as well as locals, who used it as a rooming house. Two doctors had their medical practices here. At some... -
SCBI’s free lecture series is on at Front Royal
The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal has announced its fall series of free Wednesday evening lectures, which runs from Oct. 6 through Nov. 3. Lectures are held in the training center at SCBI, 1500... -
Wakefield students learn language, culture firsthand
First, fly to Buenos Aires. Then travel to the Argentinean city of Salta. Then head to the small town of Tartagal near the Bolivian border. Then board off-road vehicles for a 15-mile trip into the... -
RAWL Dogs: Gypsy
I’m a four-year-old Chihuahua mix who is called Gypsy. Our sort is thought of as bossy and yappy, but that is not my way. Everyone should have a model, a creature that one looks to... -
Meetings and notices
The following will be closed Monday, Sept. 6 in observance of Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 7: Rappahannock County government offices; Rappahannock County Public Schools; Rappahannock National Bank; BB&T Bank in Flint... -
RAAC lecture features economist Choate
Just how the United States can restore long-term, non-inflationary economic growth will be the subject of the First Friday at the Library program on Sept. 10. Pat Choate, an economist, author and Rappahannock resident will speak... -
Letter: Donate a deer to the Pantry
Our robust deer population is a great asset, but there can be too much of a good thing, as anyone who has met a deer up close and personal at 55 miles per hour can... -
Letter: Help abuse victims find SAFE haven
So many issues crowd the headlines and stories called news. There is an issue, abuse, which is just too awful to think about. Abuse comes in so many forms: physical, mental, verbal, control, but the... -
Down Memory Lane
50 years ago September 8, 1960 The Amissville Baptist Church baseball team defeated Remington Saturday in a game played at Culpeper to take the Shiloh Association Championship. The Amissville team, managed by Jack James, had... -
Home and land transfers:
These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s office between Aug. 20 and Aug. 26 : Hawthorne McCormick 102 LLC to Brian Murphy, $140,000, deed bargain sale,...
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Editorial: Of the land
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Letter: Donate a deer to the Pantry
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Letter: Help abuse victims find SAFE haven
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Editorial: Consequential choices
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Rappahannock Voices: Rigor, relevance — and relationships that matter
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Letter: A helpful Guide
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Letter: Fantastic, thanks to you
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Editorial cartoon
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Editorial: No Autobahn
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Letter: Jenkins family extends thanks
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Letter: Patient extends thanks
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Letter: Many make soccer camp successful
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Letter: More to know about Bel Air
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Editorial: Vote!
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Letter: Preserving family forest legacy
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Letter: Many thanks
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Letter: SAFE helps those facing danger
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Letter: Protecting county’s water resources
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Editorial: Bearing witness
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Letter: Kudos to Skyler Owens
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Aging Together: A tribute to two caregivers
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Letter: Calling all clutter busters
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Letter: Food Pantry donors acknowledged
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Editorial: The future is now
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Letter: The best of all possible worlds
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Letter: Beware the tick; beware the doctor!
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Letter: Web sites tell more about Lyme Disease
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Letter: More on Lyme Disease
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Gone fishing, and . . .
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Letter: Thanks to all
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Letter: Scenic River controversy flows on
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School district: change is afoot
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Editorial: Protecting sources
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Rappahannock Voices: Fond memories shot through with holes
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Letter: Castleton is . . . awesome
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Letter: Recognize the Hazel River
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Letter: Opportunity lost
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Editorial: Deadly combination
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Rappahannock Voices: Drowned by the tide of ‘progress’
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Letter: Thank you, Rappahannock, from SVFD
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