Archive for July, 2007
Gadino Cellars events for September
2005 Reserve Merlot Release - September 1
It’s been well worth the wait and now our amazing new Merlot will finally be available for purchase! We think you’ll love this full-bodied, luxurious wine arriving just in time for those Labor Day Steaks on the grill. For those folks who bought futures, cases will be ready […]
Training program for ‘master naturalist’ set for this fall
By Pam Owen
Are you curious about nature? Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you want to help conserve Virginia’s natural resources? Do you enjoy volunteering? Then you’re a perfect candidate to become a Virginia Master Naturalist.
The Old Rag Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program is now accepting applications for Master Naturalist certification training this […]
Bee-keepers in Rappahannock and across U.S. worry over mass disappearance of bees: It’s ‘Colony Collapse Disorder’
By Alex Sharp VII
Across the nation, millions of honey bees are abandoning their hives and flying off to die. This phenomenon, named Colony Collapse Disorder, has wreaked havoc on the Virginia bee industry, with many keepers reporting losses in over 40% of hives.
Such sudden, uncontrollable bee loss jeopardizes the success of US agriculture and leaves […]
Board of Supervisors meeting
[ August 6, 2007; 2:00 pm; ] The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet in public sessions at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the county court house in Washington, VA.
AGENDA
August 6, 2007
2:00 PM MEETING
Call To Order
Minutes, July 2, 2007 meetings*
+including text of motion approving Sludge regulations
Adopt Revised Agenda
About Our Schools, Dr. Robert Chappell
David Cubbage, VDoT
Public Comment
Old Business
-Update on Dominion power […]
How a lost dog named Sirius taught us all about life in Rappahannock (with thanks to Rappnet!)
Editors’ note: Once in a while, something happens that captures the essence of life in Rappahannock, in real time. So it was this week when a lost dog named Sirius illustrated again why we love living here.
By Mary O’Meara
In a country as large as Rappahannock, in which it takes over an hour to drive from […]
County Democrats’ Yard Sale
[ August 25, 2007; 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will hold its annual Yard Sale and Boutique on Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Washington Fire Hall from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to lots of useable furniture, household items, art, china, glassware and jewelry, the sale will again feature a special Boutique section with finer […]