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Daily Archives: Jan. 26, 2012
Cafe for lease but Rapp Central stays
Scoping out Sunday hunting
If the state legislature approves, church bells could soon be one of two familiar sounds that ring out on Sundays – the other being the gunshots of hunters.
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‘Intricate Relationships’ matter
The perpetual friction between “come-heres” and “from-heres” in Rappahannock County is not limited to humans. Homegrown naturalist Bruce Jones speaks on ways to bring native flora and fauna back home.
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Clark Hollow Ramblings: It ain’t so. It just ain’t so.
I have been reading with some interest the issue of lead poisoning in our bald eagle population. First, I can’t tell you how glad I am that the bald eagles have taken up residency here, or returned here, whichever is the case. They are absolutely so majestic I am glad Ben Franklin didn’t get his way...
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Judy Deal indicted in murder-suicide attempt
A Fauquier County grand jury on Monday indicted Judy Kay Deal, 57, of Amissville, on one count of first degree murder and one count of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
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RCHS Quiz Bowl team is fifth as tourney begins
In Bull Run District play, Rappahannock County High School’s Quiz Bowl team traveled to William Monroe High School for a Jan. 18 meet. “Our first match was against Central Woodstock,” coach Dave Naser said, “and we jumped to an early lead of 80-30. Zach Huff was responsible for 50 of those 80 points. The...
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Guest editorial: The broken branch
There’s a major political event approaching this fall, and though I have no doubt it will be overshadowed by the elections, I hope you’ll carve out some time for it anyway.
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The Rapp for Jan. 26
Another Fourth (Estate) Friday meeting with our staff; two Friday films; oysters, Little Washington wine, art and a fundraiser Saturday; Israel at Trinity; uranium at the Theatre.
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Going deep ‘Into the Woods’
Rappahannock County High School’s Drama Club is currently deep in rehearsals and the pre-production phase of its spring musical, “Into the Woods.”
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Wild Ideas: Making mole hills in the mountains
While bunnies, bears, mice and myriad other animals were main characters in my childhood storybooks, only the “Wind in the Willows” featured the lowly mole. That just fed my curiosity about this mysterious animal, so one day I followed a mole tunnel and dug up its engineer. The creature looked like no other I’d...
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If you can’t help big, help little
By Toni Browning In the 15 years I have been an advocate/case manager for aging services, I have seen thousands of older adults. Some have done fine on their own, some have needed a little help and many were in predicaments that were desperate and sad. The common belief that once a person turns 60 there are...
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RAWL Dogs: Baby
The beagle featured here a couple of weeks ago, Tiny Tim, may have been tiny and sweet, but I am cutest of all! They call me Baby – need I say more? I’m six months old, weigh less than 20 pounds and love to be picked up and snuggled. I snuggle a lot here...
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Washington column for Jan. 26
A special birthday party; Civil War history and music; ham and oysters at the fire hall and more.
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Sperryville column for Jan. 26
Qi Gong at the School House; artist Barbara Heile's kitchen works; oysters and wine, birthdays and more birthdays.
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Down Memory Lane for Jan. 26
50 years agoApril 12, 1962 The town of Washington has equipped a playground in the lot behind the post office for the children of the area. Swings, seesaws and sliding-board have been erected for their use. This equipment has been carefully installed and situated as safely as possible, however, the town assumes no responsibility...
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Courthouse Row for Jan. 26
Home and land transfers These home and land transfers were recorded Jan. 13-19 at the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk office: Rayner V. Snead, revocable trust to Rayner V. Snead family trust, 1.7270, 1.9943, 3.1366, 1.8508, .8388, .8325 and 9.6219 acres, deed bargain sale, tax map 29-8G, 29-8H, 29-8I, 29-8J, 29-8K, 29-8L and 29-8M...
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Meetings and Notices for Jan. 26
On Thursday, Feb. 2, the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. Piedmont Softball Association, a girls’ fast-pitch league based in Amissville, is now accepting registrations for its 2012 spring season. All girls residing in Rappahannock and surrounding counties born in 1993-2006 (5 to...
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