Washington
Book lovers can buy Book Barn’s gems
Rare books are on sale at the Book Barn next to the Rappahannock County library. Some titles are: A Defective Santa Claus by James Whitcomb Riley c1904; Our Little Men & Women, beautifully illustrated stories of children, inscribed 1894; Rabbit is Rich by John Updike c1981 first edition; and Spirit of St. Louis by Charles Lindbergh, signed by the author. There also are many DVDs and audiobooks: Death of a Salesman starring Dustin Hoffman; The Thomas Crown Affair with Pierce Brosnan; What Dreams May Come starring Robin Williams. The Book Barn has large print books, children's books, and a new section highlighting books for teens. There are special prices on many books by popular authors: Toni Hillerman, John Grisham, Tom Clancy and Mary Higgins Clark. Drop by on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to shop or to donate your own books.
BUSINESS CHANGES
Some of Main Street’s businesses are changing: The Hair Gallery is moving away and Little Washington Wellness & Spa is expanding its location there with a “Hair Salon and Blow Out Bar” scheduled for opening in May. Read the paper each week for further information.
APPRAISAL OF ANTIQUES
The Rappahannock Historical Society’s eighth annual Antique Appraisal and Bakery Boutique is on Saturday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Copper Fox Antiques (7 River Lane, Sperryville). Clear your attics, garages and trunks to find that priceless item for their appraisers to identify and evaluate. The price to have your antique appraised is $10 per item or any three items for $25. For more information, contact RHS at 540-675-1163 or rapphistsoc@comcast.net.
FREE CLINIC
Rappahannock Free Clinic is open at the Rappahannock County Health Department on Main Street in Washington on Wednesday, March 16. Registration is from 5 to 6 p.m. For more information, call the Fauquier Free Clinic at 540-347-0394.
LENTEN SERVICE
The final Wednesday evening community Lenten service is on March 16 at the Washington Baptist Church. According to the Rev. Dr. Gary Aichele, the turnout this year for the suppers and worship has been averaging some 100 plus people for the first three weeks. He and The Rev. Dr. Walt Childress preached this past Wednesday night on prayers and solitude.
“In case you are wondering, because we have now 10 clergy participating, we've moved to two shorter ‘sermons’ or ‘homilies’ each week rather than the more traditional single sermon,” said Rev. Dr. Aichele. “In addition to adding interest to each of the services, this arrangement has allowed us to cover more of the spiritual disciplines. If the final two services measure up to the first three, this might just be our best year yet! Thanks be to God for all his many blessings--and especially a community that gathers during Lent to pray and praise God together.”
LOCAL FOODIES’ DISCOUNT
The Inn at Little Washington is extending its local’s only discounted menu (for the residents of Rappahannock, Madison, Fauquier, Culpeper, and Warren counties) according to Rachel Hayden, director of marketing. It is a sevencourse tasting menu special “friends and family” rate of $128 per person (excluding tax, gratuity and beverage). It will be available Sunday –Thursday through the end of March. (Proof of residency will be required.). To make a reservation, call 540-675-3800 or visit The Inn’s website at www.theinnatlittlewashington.com.
BACK IN THE SADDLE
This past weekend I had the opportunity to saddle up and get back on a horse again, the first time in 30 years. Saturday, my daughter-in-law Amber Clatterbuck, decided to make an impromptu visit to her father’s home where he owns several horses. As we pulled up, we saw her father standing by the horse fence with his girlfriend, Joanne, and horses already saddled. He told her that we arrived right on time as they were about to take them out for a ride. Amber, Joanne and her father (Chuck) convinced me to hop on and it was so beautiful and peaceful, especially after we made it down their steep driveway to the field by the Shenandoah River. After Chuck adjusted my stirrups, I felt like I had never taken a break from riding. I guess you could say, it is like riding a bike. Once you learn, you never forget. I'm ready to go again. We made plans to go back to her father's house this coming weekend and have a girls’ only ride.
BIRTHDAY WISHES
Birthday wishes go out to Beverly Sullivan, who celebrates her special day on March 12; my sonin-law, Fred Singleton, from Hickory N.C., who celebrates his special day on March 17; to a special little girl, Aubrey Taylor Burke, who celebrates her day on March 18; to Stacy Clark, who celebrates his day March 19; and to dear friend Ray Gooch, who celebrates his birthday on March 23.
BANK CHANGE
On a sad note for bank customers (although a happy note for her), Tanya Hunt, financial service advisor at Union Bank and Trust’s branch here left March 9 to work as manager at Pepper’s Grill in Culpeper. She also is planning on going back to school. She will be missed by so many people. Ashley Allen will be taking her position. Ashley has lived in Rappahannock for eight years and recently moved to Warrenton with her boyfriend, Seth Wayland, and Golden Retriever Sophie. Ashley, we wish you the best.
HAM/OYSTER DINNER
It's that time again. Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue's Annual Spring All You Can Eat Ham and Oyster Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the station. Come out and enjoy fried oysters, oyster stew, raw oysters, country ham, Virginia baked ham and numerous sides and desserts. Adults/kids ages 11 and older, $25; kids ages 4-10, $12. For more information, call 540-6753615 and speak with one of their members.