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Hans Gerhard: A veritable renaissance man
There I discovered his artistic talent, from whimsical creatures carved from wood, to abstract paintings, and fantastic sculptures welded into metal objects displayed around the farm. Hans has an...
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Growing up Rappahannock: Alice Anderson relives her childhood
Rapp at Home is a “village” organization that hosts a Local Voice Series entitled “Growing up in Rappahannock.” At their most recent meeting, Alice Anderson, whose family roots in Rappahannock extend...
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Bip and Bop and Lollipop: Growing up in Rappahannock
Rapp at Home’s “Local Voice Series” enjoyed guest speakers Diane Bruce, who spent her career as the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk, and her brother Manly Bruce. A rapt audience savored...
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Petticoat Rule: When women governed the Town of Washington
Dorothy Hawkins, now 93 years young, made history in 1950 when she became part of an all female Washington Town Council. America similarly took notice of the town’s government and the press went wild....
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Wild mustang guides Huntly woman on unexpected book, film journey
Her photo shoots with mustang owners around the country turned quickly into video shorts where a question was posed: “Can you describe a mustang in one word?” and the adjectives poured out: pure,...
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‘Rappa Hang On’ to flicking corn kernels
Rappahannock residents Lois Snead and Carolyn Tholand Thornton took their audience back in time during Rapp at Home’s popular Local Voice Series. Carolyn is the widow of Philip Lee Thornton, of the...
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Sperryville column: So at home in Woodville
Which leads me to why so many folks in Rappahannock know both Kathy and Larry Grove. They are the quintessential volunteers, folks who emulate all that is good in the county, all that is about giving...
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Sperryville column for Feb. 21: Under the Rappahannock sun
“Under the Tuscan Sun” is a classic chick flick and of late a great deal on my mind. In fact, I feel as if I’m starring in the movie, filming with all manner of cast and crew, right here in...
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Sperryville column for March 14: Making a difference in your life
When Anne Williams isn’t busy healing people with her physical therapy techniques (myself included), modalities, exercise or dance at Mountainside, she is searching for new ways to help improve herself...
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Sperryville column for March 28: ‘The Art of the Flower’ show this weekend
Sperryville’s renaissance of recent years continues unabated and notable artisans of all disciplines populate this tiny hamlet; myriad art forms explode in venues such as retail stores, workshops,...
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Lesinski to keynote inaugural AARP Vietnam Veterans program
On March 28, 2017, President Donald Trump signed into law The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act, designating every March 29th as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This Saturday, March 30, from 1 to...
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Moody will always watch out for us
Moody Aylor passed from the world this past week. He was beloved and known throughout the county and beyond, his specialty, among others, horsemanship. He died in his 80's — his heart, as it’s done for...
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Daniel Keyser: A Rappahannock jewel
Rapp at Home’s popular “Local Voice Series” recently hosted a particularly delightful speaker, namely Daniel Keyser of Old Hollow. In his 80’s, charming, funny and filled with extraordinary tales of...
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Day-tripping to the animal kingdom
As a newly minted Senior Center member I accompanied them on a recent foray to take a tour of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) in Front Royal. We enjoyed as well sharing the day...
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Sperryville column for May 23: Rapturous — Sperryville chocolatier’s tasty...
Young Christopher Jenkins, a graduate of Rappahannock High, for a number of years was employed by the Thornton River Grille, he quickly moved his way up from dishwasher to ministering Rudy’s pizza to...
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J. Stewart Willis’ ‘extraordinary pedigree’
Sperryville's J. Stewart Willis has now published two highly regarded novels and readies for a third soon to hit the stands. [...] » Read the full story at RappNews.com
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Rappahannock’s farm to table sanctuary christened Whippoorwill
All of Whippoorwill Farm animals are raised and finished on pasture. They treat the animals with respect and compassion and celebrate “beyond organic” practices, producing flavor profiles not found in...
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Sperryville column for June 20: Going ‘Off the Grid’ in Sperryville
Sarah’s vision is to have a Net Zero Cafe, meaning they source all their own energy. The foods are locally sourced and global, in fact Ivan related, “Taste Global, Eat Local” using locally sourced...
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Sperryville column for June 27: Senior bowl in Culpeper
Last Saturday, Mountain View Bowling Center in Culpeper was rockin and bowlin with hundreds of local area seniors along with community members, organizations, families, youngsters and oldsters, teaming...
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