A mother is a selfless, loving mom who must sacrifice many of their wants and needs for the wants and needs of their children. A mother works hard to make sure their children have the best there is to live comfortably in life.

Ladies, check out the flowers at the Rappahannock Farmer’s Co-op. They have beautiful annuals and perennials for sale, as well as vegetables of all kinds. Stop in and see for yourself. Remember – Mother’s Day is May 14!

Early childhood educators from Rappahannock County participated in the Virginia Infant Toddler Specialist Network full day training. Nine educators dedicated a full day on Saturday, April 22, to learn more about active play for healthy development of young children's brains and bodies. 

The Child Care & Learning Center enjoyed a visit from Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton on April 12. She was welcomed by representatives from CCLC’s Board of Directors, the Rappahannock Co. Board of Supervisors and County Administrators. Lisa Paine-Wells, CCLC Executive Director, led them on a delightful tour throughout the beautiful campus which has been under renovation since 2019. 

I hope everyone had a nice Easter Sunday. The day was gorgeous. Little on the cool side. It did not keep the Easter Bunny making his rounds to the houses in Harris Hollow, leaving baskets for the excited children. 

The Rappahannock Circuit Court has a new face working in the office, Zachary Zee Huff of Washington, known as Zee to most people and details for Easter services.

Welcome Rev. Brevetta Jordan to First Baptist Church; CCLC is hosting a Dolly Parton's Imagination Library; A History of Whorton Hollow; and April Fools’ Day

The Easter holiday is upon us. The Amissville United Methodist Church has already placed their well-known silhouettes along U.S. Route 211 in Amissville to illustrate the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. I enjoy seeing them along the roadside every year.

St. Patty’s Day is tomorrow. Get yourself some corned beef!

Gay Street Gallery’s newest exhibition opens Saturday, March 11, with a reception with artists from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Beverages and refreshments will be served.

I have had people calling me regarding the sign that had been added in front of the Harris Hollow Foods building on Main Street. One person who was out of state called me and asked me why it was called The Miller Building?

The county library is excited to host a Seniors Paint event on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local artist Margaret Meyer will instruct participants in brush use, mixing and blending colors, adding layers, and applying personal artistic style in painting.

A virtual storytime for the kids at CCLC

Retirement is an event many people eagerly anticipate. Margaret R. “Peggy” Ralph was appointed on Feb. 11, 2010, as Clerk of the Circuit Court in Rappahannock for a term commencing on March 1, 2010.

On Monday, Jan. 16, the school-aged children at the Child Care and Learning Center celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with service to their community and the environment at Shenandoah River State Park. 

Jacques Pépin and Patrick O’Connell will share their journeys as American culinary pioneers on Sunday, Jan. 29, with two special events celebrating the release of Pépin’s new book, “Art of the Chicken: A Master Chef’s Paintings, Stories, and Recipes of the Humble Bird.”

Gay Street Gallery’s newest exhibit opens Saturday, Jan. 14, with a reception with artists from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Beverages and refreshments will be served.

Everywhere you go people are talking about what they’re going to do this new year. The most important thing is you must believe that you can do it! So, I ask everyone, what will your new year’s resolution be? Exercising more? Eating healthier?

Many people feel that one of the best ways to honor and respect their loved ones who have passed on to greener pastures is by decorating their graves with beautiful flowers. 

The Child Care and Learning Center families and staff participated in the Washington Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 4, and tied with our friends the Rappahannock County Girl Scouts in remembrance of girl scout and CCLC student Olivia Clatterbuck.

In spite of the cold temperatures on Sunday, the Town of Washington was really buzzing with people on getting ready for the parade. The Christmas parade was a success with Alice Anderson, who was the Grand Marshall. Colorful marchers and floats, horses and dogs participated.

Ann Marie and John Farrell visited the Child Care and Learning Center on Thursday, Nov. 17,  and the Rappahannock County Library to share their love of music with the children and teachers. 

Thanksgiving blessings and fond memories

The Child Care Learning Center would like to wish everyone a Happy Veterans Day from the CCLC school age club.

The 17th Annual Artists of Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tour, sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 5, and Sunday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Check out the story on Page 6 for more details.

Little Washington’s annual Halloween festivities begin at 5:30 on Thursday, Oct. 31, and last until 8:30, well after the sun has gone down. Trick-or-treaters of all ages can stroll around the town and visit homes and businesses, many of which will also be decorated, for goodies and treats.

After a two year hiatus, the Garden Club is thrilled to announce that it is preparing to have its traditional workshop in time for everything to be ready right after Thanksgiving, to help you get ready for the holidays. 

Many people feel that one of the best ways to honor and respect their loved ones who have passed on to greener pastures is by decorating their graves with beautiful flowers. 

Gay Street Gallery’s newest exhibition opens Saturday, Oct. 15, with a reception with artists from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Beverages and refreshments will be served.

This week's column is going to be about a friend I had known for years: Joyce Steward from Washington. She is one of a kind person who loves her family deeply and loves to serve the lord.

Fall found its way here in Harris Hollow this past weekend. I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful autumn weather we experienced this past weekend. At my  house we mowed the yard, and power washed the house.

According to Lisa Pendleton, Program Director, The Child Care and Learning Center would like to thank everyone who helped to make the Ennis Family Fire Fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 9, a great success!

The bake sale for the Ennis family that took place on Sunday, Sept. 4, at the Quickie Mart turned out great. People from the community brought all kinds of goodies and there was a donation jar on the table for people to stop by and give donations. Everything was sold, even someone offered to buy her two lanterns she had on the table for decoration. She sold them as well. 

September is upon us, when we begin to think of the summer ending and fall being just around the bend. The signs are all around us: school started, dogwoods are changing color and nights and mornings are somewhat cooler. 

Members of our Rappahannock family drove to Washington, D.C., Friday morning to bid a final “goodbye” to one of our county’s treasures, Clarissa Leggett, who passed away July 3 at the age of 93 at her son Sheldon's home.

Once or twice a year some old gentleman will drive into Country Manor’s parking lot, find one of the proprietors and ask politely to walk around the grounds behind the shop. He may study the landscape up near the highway, search the creek bed for an old wooden dam, look for traces of old cement foundations in the field.

Child Care Learning Center School Age Summer campers, ages 5 through 12, enjoyed several exciting field trips this summer. Beginning in June, there were four groups of campers led by Elvira Yanez, Michelle Almond, Renee Espinola, Maggie Riley, Kaylee Hitt, Shelby Corbin, Kaitlynn Hitt, Ryan Williams, and supported by several other members of the staff.

Warm weather signaled the start of family reunions and gatherings. Today’s families, more than ever, need to relax and spend more time together. Put down those tech gadgets and phones and spend time with one another.

I got several phone calls thanking me for sharing the old photo of the Ricketts Hotel in last week’s Down Memory Lane column. I told them that the photo was a courtesy of the Rappahannock Historical Society.

As I wrote in my column for the July 7 edition, I love driving by big, open fields and seeing the big roll of hay in them. Anne Nenninger from Flint Hill sent me a beautiful photo that she took on Sunday evening with the big roll of hay lying in the field. The sky shows off the beauty of the sunset. The photo could not been any beautiful than the one she sent me 

Charles Garrett, a.k.a. The Bubble Man performed his bubble magic for children at the Child Care & Learning Center (CCLC) on Wednesday, July 6. CCLC was so very thankful to the RAAC Claudia Mitchell Arts Fund for supporting this educational and fun activity for the children. 

I know this is the time for family and friends to pack the car and head somewhere on vacation. That is all good for those who like to travel a long distance for fun and relaxation. That is not for me. My vacation is here in Rappahannock where the mountains are. 

Let’s take a step or two back in time, say around the ’80s and ’90s, when Little Washington used to have its big July 4. A celebration all day long. I looked forward to spending the holiday in the Town of Washington with my family.

Terry Culbertson from the Bealeton Post Office, who came to be the new officer in charge in the Town of Washington when Tina Brooks left several months ago. He came filled with energy and ready to dive in and get things going.