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Daily Archives: Apr. 26, 2012
Guilty pleas entered by 3rd arson defendant
RCHS wins second in financial competition
More than 1,000 students participated in the Governor’s Challenge in Economics and Personal Finance this year. Rappahannock County High School was one of 12 teams who qualified for the Economics Division, and one of 12 that qualified for the Personal Finance Division.
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The View From Massies Corner: Things I miss most in Rappahannock
There are things I miss about Rappahannock County and things I don’t. This article will deal primarily with what I miss the most.
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Photos: The fruits of cooperation
Rappahannock fruit growers meet with visiting agricultural scientists from Senegal.
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Food Pantry is landmark of a caring community
All of those hungers are eased at the Rappahannock Food Pantry. The little “grocery” on Mt. Salem Avenue, next door to the old Washington School, is the first stop for those who need help in keeping food on the table in difficult times.
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Fodderstack 10K: Winners and pictures
Winners, and photos, and Jean Lillard's report, from Saturday's Fodderstack 10K, the traditional spring race from Flint Hill to Washington.
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The Rapp for April 26
Fourth (Estate) Friday; internationally known pianist Audrey Andrist at the Theatre; "The Decendants" at RAAC's movie night; time to start planning for the fall's Farm Tour; turning wine into gold and more.
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School and Sports News for April 26
Panther Quiz Bowlers struck down in D.C. Panther Quiz Bowl took their show on the road for the annual taping of “It’s Academic.” The program is shot in Washington, D.C., and aired on three NBC affiliates. Area high school teams, consisting of three players each, vie for the title of Central Virginia champion, which...
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Photo: Walking the walk
Members of the 4-H Community Club (Maddie Heneghan, treasurer; Henry Mason; and Shelby Burnett, president) present Roger Welch, chairman of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, with a $1,000 check for county parks and recreation improvements. The funds were earned via the club’s first-ever Jingle Bell 5K Race/Walk, held in the town of Washington...
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Guests enjoy informal, inspiring Reagan dinner
By Angela Deavers President Barack Obama wrote, “When the future looked darkest and the way ahead seemed uncertain, President Reagan understood both the hardships we faced and the hopes we held for the future. He understood that it is always ‘Morning in America.’ That was his gift, and we remain forever grateful.” On a...
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Wakefield announces new Head of School
The Board of Directors at Wakefield Country Day School has appointed Jessica Lindstrom as the new Head of School. Board Chair Denise Dale made the announcement this week. “Mrs. Lindstrom brings extensive experience in teaching and administrative positions in independent schools,” said Dale. “Her energy and commitment to our mission and methods will ensure...
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Wild Ideas: Big black-and-yellow hovering machines
On a warm, breezy afternoon recently, I took a break from work and sat on my deck. It wasn’t long until I realized what a hub of activity it was for insects, especially for huge, yellow-and-black bees that seemed inordinately interested in me.
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Editorial: Good news, bad news
The bad news: Rappahannock residents have to drive everywhere, whether to go shopping or to visit friends. The good news: we live right next door to miles and miles of some of the best hiking and walking trails not only in the country but also the world. Like the proverbial “elephant in the room,”...
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Confusion, controversy hinders Lyme diagnoses
The confusion and controversies swarming around tick-borne Lyme disease – now on the rise in the U.S. – can be summed up in a U.S. Naval adage: “Those fore go aft, those aft go fore, and those in the middle mill around.”
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Budget hearing is Monday night
The public, of course, is invited to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors’ public hearing on the county’s $22.1 million proposed budget for 2012-2013.
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Letter: Thanks, from Trinity Arts
The Arts Committee of Trinity Episcopal Church would like to thank the Rappahannock News for their help in publicizing our second annual Trinity Arts & Crafts Festival held April 20-22. Thanks also to the community who came out to support us in our endeavor. The festival met our goals of showcasing the visual artistic...
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Letter: May 10, 2010
To stay with us, you fought so hard – One last battle you could not win – We knew that soon you would be gone. We clasped your hand so warm in ours. Sweet soft-spoken I love yous, until the end. Cause on this day, God was calling you home. The pain, now he...
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Letter: Lyme is not a new disease
By coincidence, on the same day I read the front-page article in your April 19 newspaper concerning Lyme disease and its presence in this area, I read in an article in the March 24 issue of Science News that the so-called “Iceman” (now nicknamed “Otzi”), whose frozen remains were discovered in the Italian Alps...
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Letter: Majority rules, but not to rule out liberty
Liberty and democracy: Many people believe that these two ideas are synonymous. Related yes, but far from synonymous. Liberty is the exercise of those fundamental rights we have as individual human beings. These inalienable individual rights are the ones so wonderfully defined, among others, in our Declaration of Independence, as “life, liberty, and the...
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Washington column for April 26
Ginger Hill goes to DC; 4-H news; Food Pantry benefit; Trinity arts and crafts fair; politics, health and community greetings
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RAWL Dogs: Ozzie
I’m a natty little British chap – Corgi, of course, like the Queen’s pets. And my attitude is no different from theirs. I love dogs who want to play but who don’t want to rule the world. That’s my job.
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News Briefs for April 26
Appleton Campbell’s service award Appleton Campbell Inc. has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award. This honor is bestowed annually on only about five percent of all of the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews of local service companies. This award reflects the Warrenton-based company’s consistently high...
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Fire and Rescue Calls for April 19
Rappahannock County fire and ambulance calls dispatched April 16-22: Monday, April 16 12:15 a.m. – Tiger Valley Road, Washington, diabetic emergency, companies 1, 4 and 7 Tuesday, April 17 2:36 p.m. – Schoolhouse Road, Washington, public service, company 1 3:57 p.m. – Richmond Road, Amissville, injury, companies 5 and 3 8:16 p.m. – Warren County,...
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Meetings and Notices for April 26
On Thursday, May 3, the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. The 4-H Culpeper-Shenandoah-Rappahannock (CSR) overnight camp has a few spots still available. The 4-H camp is June 10-14 at the 4-H Education Center in Front Royal. For $220, 9- to 12-year-old campers...
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Down Memory Lane for April 26
50 years agoAugust 2, 1962 Mrs. Virginia Miller of Washington, Va. announced yesterday that she has moved her office, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company agency, to her home on Mt. Salem Avenue, from its former location in the post office building on Main Street. Recent new and subscribing are Mrs. Nelson Burner, Mrs. B.R. Rust, Dr....
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Courthouse Row for April 26
Home and land transfers The following home and land transfers were recorded at the Rappahannock County Circuit Court clerk’s office April 6-12: Jackson Robert L.Courtney to Joseph A. Galeone and Anne C. Bolles, 34.327 acres, $325,000, general warranty deed, tax map 41-44 Hampton William C. Metcalf and Jessica Metcalf to Jeremy S. Christopher and...
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