A special birthday party; Civil War history and music; ham and oysters at the fire hall and more.
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Washington column for Jan. 26
Washington column for Jan. 19
A moving tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Theatre, a Tony Mills memorial, wedding bells, birthdays and more.
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The Washington column for Jan. 12
New Washington fire and rescue officers, Livestock Club goes to the dogs, Adams' exhibit and Trinity's "Israel and Palestine" program.
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Washington column for Dec. 29
The New Year: start it off right! Well, it’s the end of the year again. I can’t believe how fast it’s flown by. Time for those New Year’s resolutions! Jan. 1 starts a year of new beginnings, new hopes and new adventures for us. With each new day of the coming month, we have...
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Washington: If it’s fall, it must be dried flower time
On Oct. 15-16, hundreds of visitors will come to Rappahannock County, as they have been for more than half a century, for the annual Dried Flower Sale and House Tour sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington.
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Washington column for April 28
Good eggs (and egg-hunting) at WVFR's Easter weekend; another Hazel River Poet dispatch; Frantic the cat's incredible journey; special services at Trinity Episcopal Church.
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Washington column for April 21
A new sign for the Historical Society; Lenten, Good Friday and Easter sunrise services; more from the Hazel River Poet; Easter egg hunt and other fundraiser news.
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Washington column for April 14
Horses drawn at Ice House Gallery; giving a lift to Washington First Baptist Church's steeple; a birthday kidnapping; spaghetti dinner on Sunday and another word from the Hazel River Poet.
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Washington column for April 7
Parker Critzer donates 11 and a half inches of hair to a good cause; county office hours and birthday wishes; and a few words from the Hazel River Poet.
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Washington column for March 31
The 4-H Livestock Club visits the vet, and the 4-H talent show is a big success; take a break from cooking Sunday at Washington Baptist for a good cause; birthdays, prayers, Grandma's Attic and a wish for spring.
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Washington column for March 24
New bridge coming along, Middle Street and other galleries stay busy, horse drawings at Ice House Gallery, the thrift shop bag sale continues.
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Washington column for March 17
An arts fair at Trinity Episcopal Church; a successful 4-H Winter Camp, special wishes and a springtime wish.
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Washington column for March 10
Five Diamond award for the Middleton Inn; new hours for Ice House Gallery; Hair Gallery winners; birthday wishes; and it's time to reset those clocks, and recharge the spirit, for spring.
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Washington column for March 3
Local Girl Scout wins the Gold Award; Trinity sponsors a workshop on conflict; WVF&R Ladies Auxiliary Thrift Shop wants you to see what you can fit in a big for $5; another Sunday in the Country cooking class; a jellybean-counting expert wins at the post office.
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Washington column for Feb. 24
Thanks to Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue members for their wildfire-fighting help; thanks back from WVF&R to those who made the ham and oyster dinner a success; a Rome report from Rev. Hobson; how to go fly a kite.
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Washington column for Feb. 17
A special preview at Ice House Gallery, a jellybean-guessing contest for all, a talk on Shenandoah National Park, Lenten services, Relay For Life meeting and more.
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Washington column for Feb. 10
Valentine's Day treats, Girl Scout treats, birthday wishes and a lesson in pruning.
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Washington column for Feb. 3
New neighbors around town; a sendoff for a special lady; a return for a special cat; book talk and more.
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Washington column for Jan. 20
Elementary students and Jeff Brown take on heart health; Sylvie Rowand takes on more Sundays in the Country cooking classes; a successful Washington fire hall breakfast and transfer of power.
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Washington column for Jan. 13
A walking buddy moves on; free breakfast at the fire hall to honor outgoing chief Ann Spieker.
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Washington column for Jan. 6
How to get your New Year's resolutions to work for you, and what some of the ladies in the community think; the Washington Baptist Church variety show is coming; prayers, sympathy and January birthdays.
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Washington column for Dec. 30
New Year's customs, including a recipe for black-eyed peas; an early Christmas present; sympathy and birthday wishes.
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Washington column for Dec. 23
A Christmas wish for all, a fire hall breakfast with Santa, last-minute shopping thoughts, first-time deer and other special days noted.
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Washington column for Dec. 16
A fine Christmas party at Town Hall; the Burkes celebrate 25; going the extra mile for Angels and Cherubs; a missing cat, and a fire hall breakfast.
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Washington column for Dec. 9
A chilly but successful parade, a poem in appreciation of the Food Pantry's able volunteers and helpers; the Rappahannock Farmer's Coop is ready for winter; a rocking-horse drawing at the post office.
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Washington column for Nov. 25
We should be grateful for the little things that make each day worthwhile -- a friend who brings you flowers or a loved one’s warming smile. Remember to count your blessings, however great or small, for they’re the silver lining whenever storm clouds come your way.
For parents Adam and Angie Jenkins of Washington, a...
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Washington column for Nov. 18
The real meaning of Thanksgiving; a caregivers' section at the library; an old-fashioned singalong at Trinity.
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Washington column for Nov. 11
Rappahannock folks at the Montpelier races; goings-on at Washington Fire & Rescue; holiday greens from the Garden Club; Soap Box Derby yard sale.
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Washington column for Nov. 4
Halloween trick-or-treaters in Washington; adopt a child for the holidays with "Cherub trees"; made-to-order wreaths and much more from the Rappahannock Garden Club.
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Washington column for Oct. 28
A big Porche gathering in Little Washington; lots happening at the Middleton Inn; Nevill Turner turns out to be "No Ordinary" storyteller, and Washington Volunteeer Fire and Rescue has a very success ham-and-oyster fundraiser.
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Washington Column for Oct. 21
Peter Luke talks about hiking for history; Donna LaPre offers a hoophouse workshop; beautiful dried flowers; tasty ham and oysters; and a yard sale to fuel the Soap Box Derby.
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Washington Column for Oct. 14
A special wedding in town; RAAC actors head for a theatre festival in Luray; an RCHS choir performance; birthday and other wishes.
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Washington Column for Oct. 7
Heritage House is 25 and looking for a buyer Heritage House B&B, currently on the market, marks its 25th anniversary in November. The house was converted into a B&B by Jim and Nan Thompson in 1985. It was subsequently operated as a B&B by three other owner-innkeepers until Gary and Michelle Schwartz took over...
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Washington column for Sept. 23
A successful breakfast and company picnic for Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue, busy times at Ice House Gallery and good times at Blue Rock Inn.
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Washington Column for Sept. 16
A facelift for the Sheriff's Office and county jail; the rescue squad plans an all-you-can-eat breakfast this Saturday, and longer thrift shop hours; the Rappahannock Community Bible Club starts up again; Flint Hill Vintage becomes Ginger Hill Vintage Finds and Antiques and moves to the old Faith Mountain building near the Co-op.
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Washington column by Jan Clatterbuck
Learning to cook local foods, locally; plus birthday, anniversary and other wishes of the day.
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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 Washington. Leggett, former mayor of Washington and now a town council member, was toasted by Sullivan, the new mayor,...
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Washington: A visit to Shenandoah National Park
Mountaintop coffee in Shenandoah National Park; the Historical Society's Antiques Appraisal; a special book sale at the library; and a reminder to water those plant barrels in town.
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Washington: Let’s keep safety in mind as school resumes
Vacation time is almost over for youngsters. Local schools reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 24. Let’s keep caution in mind when driving in the neighborhoods and designated school zones. Every school year nationwide there are bus-related fatalities occurring while children are getting on or off the bus, so drivers need to always be attentive, and...
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Washington: Twin calves join menagerie at Starks’ farm
A new birth is always a cause for celebration and Tommy Starks of Washington was no exception when he welcomed his newest additions -- a set of black Angus twin calves.
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