Archive for March, 2008

Goeff Gowen to discuss family’s life in Philippines at RAAC’s Library program April 11

On Friday April 11 (8 pm) the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) welcomes Flint Hill resident Geoff Gowen as the featured speaker for the Second Friday at the Library Series. He will speak on “One Man’s Journey through History: China, the Philippines and World War II Internment.”
Gowen, who was born in […]

Posted: March 31st, 2008 under Arts/Entertainment.
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Passing the hot potato: School Board budget goes to supervisors

Analysis and Commentary
By James P. Gannon
At a sparsely attended public hearing held March 18 on the proposed 2008-2009 school budget for Rappahannock County public schools, Flint Hill resident Bill Dietel gave the School Board some advice that’s worth pondering further.
Dietel, always a strong advocate of improving the public schools, told the five school board members […]

Posted: March 31st, 2008 under News, Opinion, School News.
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Public auction of school surplus

[ April 4, 2008; 5:00 pm; ] Rappahannock County Public Schools
Bus Garage
6 Schoolhouse Road
Washington, VA 22747
540 (987-8591)

AUCTION

Friday, April 4, 2008
5:00 PM
C. Doc Mitchell, Auctioneer

1991 Toyota 4 Dr. SW (Parts)
1990 GMC 6000 School Bus (Runs)
1992 International School Bus (Runs)
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3-Door Freezer (not working)
Hobart Mixer with attachments
Hobart Slicer
Computer Monitors
Computer Equipment
1 Linytron TV
1 Goldstar VCR
1 VCR Rewinder
2 Elmo Overhead Projectors
1 Magnavox DVD Player
2 APC […]

Posted: March 31st, 2008 under Events.
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Need an old school bus, computer monitors or assorted stuff? County schools plan a surplus auction this Friday

Rappahannock County Public Schools plan an auction of surplus vehicles and equipment Friday, April 4, starting at 5 p.m. The auction will be held at the bus garage at the corner of Schoolhouse Road and Route 211 outside of Washington, VA, with C. Doc Mitchell as auctioneer.
The following is the list of items to be […]

Posted: March 31st, 2008 under School News.
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Board of Supervisors meeting

[ April 7, 2008; 2:00 pm; ] Tentative
AGENDA
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Courthouse, Washington, VA
April 7, 2008

2:00 PM MEETING

Call To Order

Minutes: March 3, 2008 meeting*

Adopt Revised Agenda

About Our Schools, Robert Chappell

David Cubbage, VdoT Report
-6 year Road Plan and FY 2009 Budget Adoption*

Public Comment

Old Business
-Stuart Field-Deed of Gift from Ruritans to County
+draft Deed from Ruritans*
+draft lease with Rappahannock Athletic Association*
-Broadband Service, Virginia Broadband
-Courthouse Maintenance and Law […]

Posted: March 31st, 2008 under Events.
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Artist reception at Six Pack Gallery

[ April 6, 2008; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Art patrons who depend upon the Six Pack artists to offer new and surprising work will enjoy April’s show, which features the metal screen creations of Janet Brome. There will be interactive art, twirling sculptures, and art you must walk by to appreciate. As always, the front gallery will be filled with the work of […]

Posted: March 30th, 2008 under Events.
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