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 Nov. 4
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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Washington: Emergency squad comes to the rescue
Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue had a busy month in July. Statistics were reviewed at the monthly meeting last Saturday. There were 38 EMS calls in July. The squad responded to five fire calls, including a whole house fire. Other incidents included giving CPR, transporting a patient with severe fractures after being kicked by...
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Washington: Mom and son pull away from the competition
Dual trophies for Pat Davis and son in separate tractor competitions; basketball-playing mules help explain "God's Big Top" as part of a joint Vacation Bible School in Washington.
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Washington: Bring your ‘can-do’ attitude
Many people are interested in knowing how to can food so they can preserve some of the harvest for the winter. If you have never canned before and want to learn, or if you need refresher, you might be interested in the canning workshops offered by Laughing Duck Gardens & Cookery in Washington.
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Washington: Kudos to local artist Linda Lawler
Congratulations go out to local artist and Ice House Gallery owner Linda Lawler, who received a Judge’s Choice Award and $100 for her painting “Adonis -- My Son” at the 2010 King George Art Show on July 4.
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Washington: New guests arrive at the Inn
Rachel Hayden, public relations director for the Inn at Little Washington, reports that the Inn has 17 new guests who will be staying on permanently.
They are 17 Clun Forest Sheep (all female) that came from Alan Zuschlag’s Touchstone Farm in Amissville.
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Washington: Happy 234th birthday to our nation
Celebrating the 234th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a thank you to the Fourth Celebration organizers, and special friends at the courthouse.
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Washington: Jail trustees keep garden growing
Rappahannock County Sheriff Connie Smith decided in April to start a garden on the Carrigan property behind the courthouse that is now owned by the county.
"The work is being done by the trustees of the jail," said Smith. "The whole effort will save money on the food cost for the inmates, but it...
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Washington: Thrift Store back in business
This past weekend more than 100 residents took advantage of the reopening sale for the Thrift Store now operated by Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue volunteers. The Thrift Store has served our county since 1965, providing a local source of inexpensive clothing and funding support for Washington’s fire and rescue operations. Until last fall,...
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Washington: Compliment earns one in return
On my daily walks through town each week, I pass by the Inn at Little Washington and I see these two awesome ladies, Sharon Starr and Linda Cole, working away, Starr cleaning on the outside of the Gift Shop and the Norman House and Cole sweeping off the front entrance of The Inn. Last...
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Washington: Wash that dog
Some children sell lemonade for a summer job but not 10-year-old Katie Bailey.
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Washington: Beautifying the family plot, and flowers in town
A note from Wayne Baldwin: The Bolen Cemetery in Washington was officially established with a deed made and recorded and designation of trustees on March 15, 1916. The cemetery measures roughly 200 by 180 feet. There have been 55 burials in the cemetery, with surnames of Bailey, Baldwin, Bolen, Dwyer, Gaunt, Pullen and Woodward...
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Car wash, yard sale, bake sale for Williamsburg trip
This Saturday (May 22), Rappahannock County seventh graders hold a final fundraiser for their annual Williamsburg trip. The combination car wash, yard sale and bake sale runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of Rappahannock County High School. Seventh-grade students have been making the trip to the restored Colonial community since 1970....
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Washington: A legacy lives on in Rappahannock County
Our deepest sympathy goes to family of Ester Settle. Ester passed away on Monday (May 10) after a long battle with cancer. She devoted so much of her life helping others with cancer and also raising money to find a cure.
She was a loyal friend of the highest principles and values...
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Washington: Remembering Claybert Smoot
Missing Claybert Smoot, remembering birthdays and thinking about Mother's Day -- including flowers and plants for Mom at the Rappahannock Farmer's Coop.
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Washington: Oh, happy (surprise) day!
A note from Steve Norman: What a perfect day Sunday (April 25) turned out to be for a birthday party. Daniel and Bessie Norman were the guests of honor for the celebration held at the Rappahannock County Park pavilion in Washington. Clear and sunny skies prevailed over the forecasts of rain, hail and thunderstorms....
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Washington: A home-schooled graduate
Saturday marked the graduation ceremony for Joy Virginia Alther of Washington. Proud parents, grandparents and friends gathered to celebrate the special occasion at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church in Washington. Pastor John K. Burke introduced and offered the opening invocation. He thanked the Lord for the blessing of Joy Alther. It was a heartfelt...
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Washington: Music and testimony
Washington Baptist Church has the contemporary Christian music group Immersed singing at its 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday. The group consists of Lee Catherine Clayton and Cameron “Cammie” Shelatz from Madison, Va. They most recently sang for the church’s annual Variety Show. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call the church...
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Washington: Easter egg hunt a success
For more than 20 years, it’s been the tradition that Washington Volunteer Fire & Rescue organizes and hosts an Easter egg hunt open, free of charge, to all county children the Saturday before Easter. And so it was again this year! And this year, unlike on some past occasions, the weather was just about...
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Washington: Sunrise services for Easter
The Easter holiday is upon us. The Amissville United Methodist Church has already placed their well-known silhouettes along U.S. 211 in Amissville to illustrate the events leading up to to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Several churches in Rappahannock County will hold sunrise services on Easter Sunday this weekend. Trinity Episcopal Church’s sunrise service...
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Washington: Steeple work
The RAAC Community Theatre, or at least the steeple of the former church, is getting a facelift this week by Shane Davis and Silas Lilly from Roofworks, a Spotsylvania, Va. contractor. The company, which specializes in a variety of residential and commercial roofing applications (maintenance, reinforcement, restoration and installation), is replacing the roof on...
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Washington: Spring zing, and Zumba
As I was taking my daily walk around town on Tuesday morning, I noticed that The Inn at Little Washington was beautifully decorated with pink hydrangeas at the front entrance — a sign of spring on the way. When the flowers begin to bloom in the herb garden behind The Inn, I especially look...
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Washington: Ice House turns one, warmly
Last Sunday, Linda Lawler Portrait Studio at the Ice House Gallery celebrated its first anniversary. The gallery officially opened on Valentines Day 2009, but this February’s blizzards forced Lawler to delay the celebration. The gallery served Italian prosecco, strawberries and chocolates to Lawler’s invited guests, clients and friends. When asked why she chose to...
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Washington: Miller does it again at Salem tournament
Congratulations to Washington’s own Connor Miller, son of Hodge and Kay Miller and a senior at Fauquier High School, for winning his second state championship in a distinguished wrestling career — his first championship coming in 2007 for Rappahannock High School. Miller, who transferred from Rappahannock as a sophomore, managed to finish his high...
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Washington: Blizzards and a benefit for the Food Pantry
This month’s blizzards took a toll on the Rappahannock Food Pantry, which closed two days because of the snow. The good news is that generosity abounds, fair weather or foul. A great example was Griffin Tavern owners Jim and Debbie Donehey and chef Victor McLawhorn. Starting this Thursday, McLawhorn will collect food for the...
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Washington: Church variety show hits town on Feb. 27
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Feb. 27 for the Washington Baptist Church’s 14th Annual Variety Show at The Theatre in Washington. A free chili/soup supper at the church will precede the 7 p.m. show. Supper at the church starts at 5:30. The theme of this year’s program is “God Is Great” and the special...
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Washington: Winter continues in Rappahannock County
Look like groundhog Punxsutawney Phil’s weather prediction may be right so far. We are heading for six more weeks of bad weather. Considering the conditions over the weekend, Brian Noyes at Warrenton’s Red Truck Bakery and R.H. Ballard in Washington decided to postpone Red Truck Bakery deliveries to the shop on Main Street, and...
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Washington: Winter landscapes, and news of spring
Fine flakes of snow filled the air on Saturday, and the thermometer registered 22 degrees as I made sure that all the bird feeders and squirrel feeders were filled. The little creatures were busy eating as fast as they could while the snow was coming down. What a beautiful sight to see while it...
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Washington: Artist leaves behind some colorful keepsakes
Before Barbara Heile Sherwood of Washington left Tuesday morning to relocate to Germany, she left behind several keepsakes — her oil paintings — for the Rappahannock Food Pantry and the Washington Post Office. The community will be saddened to see her leave, but will look forward to spring when Sherwood says she will return...
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