Archive for February, 2007
Washington Town Council names Sullivan to vacancy, considers annexation policy
By Jay Ward Brown
The Washington Town Council appointed John Fox Sullivan to fill the open Council seat at its snow-delayed February meeting on Monday night. Sullivan, a long-time resident of Rappahannock County who moved last year to the town, was the only applicant for the seat vacated in January by Reinhardt Lynch when he […]
Shenandoah National Park plans fires
Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Chas Cartwright announced that, weather permitting, the National Park Service will initiate several prescribed burns in Shenandoah National Park this year. Due to the uncertainty of the weather, it is not possible to predict the exact dates.
Prescribed fires are fires ignited on purpose by managers under a pre-determined set of conditions, […]
“Black Pearls” event honors county residents
[ March 4, 2007; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] The Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association Women’s Auxiliary will have its 30th Annual Black History Event “Black Pearls 2007″ at the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center, Rixeyville, Virginia at 4 p.m. This event is celebrating local African American “Pearls” in history within the counties of Rappahannock, Culpeper, Madison, Orange, Fauquier, Louisa , Spotsylvania and Greene.
This program […]
Three Rappahannock wrestlers advance to state tournament
Three Rappahannock wrestlers will advance to the State Tournament in Salem March 3. Conner Miller won the Region B Championship at 103 pounds in Strasburg Saturday, February 24. Also advancing were Arne Utne in second place at 189 pounds and Davey Torrance in third place at 112 pounds. Jeremy Diley also placed sixth, but only […]
‘Alive & Kicking:’ Free health scans
[ April 21, 2007; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Free Health Scans and Aging Together Community Conversation
The Rappahannock Unit of the American Cancer Society and the Aging Together Rappahannock County Elder Care Coalition present “Alive and Kicking.” Free health scans will be provided by the American Cancer Society, Culpeper and Fauquier Hospitals, Rappahannock Lions Sight and Hearing Van, University of Virginia Medical Center and […]
Relay for Life meeting
[ March 15, 2007; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Relay for Life Team Captains’ Meeting
The second meeting for all team captains of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be held at the Washington Baptist Church. Any one thinking about participating as a Team Captain in the Relay is invited as well. If you can’t come, send one of your friends or relatives to learn […]