Barrels bloomin' in Washington

Barrel Lady

The barrels in town have been planted for spring, and several people have volunteered to take care of them for the summer. The barrel lady, Claudia Mitchell, wishes to thank them and hopes everyone enjoys the colorful additions, thanks to the efforts of these volunteers: Kevin Adams and Jay Brown, the trustees of the jail; Jan Clatterbuck; The Inn
at Little Washington; the ladies at the health department; Lisa Leftwich; Diane Bruce; Barbara Heile; Laura Dodd; and Sharon Walbridge. During the heat of the summer, this is an every day job. Many, many thanks to all of you who will keep the barrels in bloom.

Katherine Elizabeth Giles, of Washington, Va. graduated from James Madison University on May 3, with a bachelor of arts degree in art history. She is the daughter of Pat and Skippy Giles.

Monik Plonka, a certified massage therapist, is welcoming clients at her new office upstairs in the Kramer Building at 311 Gay Street in Washington. She offers Swedish massage, deep-tissue massage, reflexology, myofascial release, acupressure points, and hot stones. Phone (540) 987-8744 or (540) 878-6138.

Would you like to join a fun and supportive group of women of all ages who have been exercising together for over 15 years? They meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at Trinity Episcopal Church, across the parking lot from both the Post Office and The Inn at Little Washington. They have room for several more class members, and drop-ins are always welcome.
Go and join them at 8:15 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Bring water and a floor mat or small rug. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes and loose, casual clothing. The cost is $6 per class. For more information, call Ellie Clark at 675-3978.

Most of us wanted the rain, but some are learning to be careful what we wish for. Some places have gotten too much of a good thing.

Down Long Mountain Road, they got a downpour on Thursday night. Hugh Smith's trailer, used to haul furniture, got washed downstream about a half-mile.

The Rappahannock County Garden Club extends an open invitation to come to its 2008 Flower Show. There will be at least 36 different flower arrangements (all with a theme) All the exhibits will be judged by accredited judges from the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, with ribbons to various levels of winners.

The flower show is from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday May 21, at the Washington Fire Hall.

Birthday wishes go out Pat Grigsby, who will celebrate her day on Monday, May 19.

Belated birthday wishes go out to a very special young man, my son Jonathan. He celebrated his special day on Mother's Day, May 11.