Rappahannock’s natural beauty
When you are from Rappahannock, any place else you go never quite measures up. From its farms and elds to its mountains and hollows, it’s a one-of-a-kind county and a place I’m proud to say I grew up.
As I was delivering the Rappahannock News to the Laurel Mills Store, I noticed wild owers — they were so beautiful. In my eyes, no owers can measure up to a bouquet of wild owers sitting on a table in your home. My favorite are the Black-Eyed Susans, Nodding Thistle and Queen Anne’s Lace, also known as the wild carrot. I love to see these owers in the elds.
On the side of 211 going into Sperryville, there are beautiful wild owers along the road, too. Isn’t Rappahannock a beautiful place to live?
Life and time keep moving on for us, but this beautiful place is like an unmoving anchor to hold onto.
SKY OBSERVERS
Come see the stars at our county park!
The Rappahannock County Park is holding the rst “dark sky” event of 2020 this Saturday, July 18, starting at 8 p.m.
Spot a planet, identify a constellation, discover the Milky Way, locate a galaxy, nd a comet and explore the universe! Plus, learn why dark skies are so important and nd out what you can do to help. Bring your binoculars and telescope if you have them. If you don’t, there will be astronomers with their telescopes who will share the heavens.
Everyone is invited. Please text Torney Van Acker at 703-250-7943 for additional details. Masks will be required a er dark to ensure social distancing.
BERRY SEASON
July is the month for berries. Blueberries come rst, wineberries next, raspberries, then blackberries. Blackberries are my favorite. My husband Steve picked some over the weekend o his vines. They were so big and so good. The bears sure missed out on these berries. Steve checks the vines regularly before the bears get to them.
WISHES
Wishes go out to Bobby Brown, who celebrated his birthday on July 15.
Anniversary wishes go out to Mike and Toni Massie, who celebrated their special day on Sunday, July 12. Wishes also go out to a special couple, Jimmie and Beth DeBergh, who celebrated their anniversary on Tuesday, July 14.
Lauren May and her husband, Mitch will celebrate their anniversary on July 24. Lauren is Director of Human Resources and Special Projects of the County Administration and Zoning. She is a sweet person.
LOSING JEWELS
Sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Rodney Allen Vest, Sr. of Woodville and Laura Rebecca Pullen Jenkins of Washington. Both passed away on Wednesday, July 8.
Vest was a lifelong resident of Rappahannock County, where he was an agent for the Farm Bureau from 1970 to 1996. He was also employed by Safeway in Culpeper. Services will be private. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper served the family.
Laura was a lifelong member of Massanova Pentacostal Church and also attended Sonshine Bible Church of Amissville.
A private family graveside service was scheduled at Masonic Cemetery in Washington. The Bradley Funeral Home in Luray served the family.
When we lose someone we loved so much, the experience is very traumatic, something we will never forget or perhaps never get over. It tugs at our soul in ways that only can be experienced by those who share our pain.
May the families find peace in their hearts knowing that their loved one is in a better place and watching over them every day.
Be safe, stay cool and have a wonderful week. Keep in mind that better days are coming our way.