Saying goodbye to another jewel
Our condolences go out to the Dorothy Burke Hawkins family. Dorothy, who was 94, passed away October 5. Her graveside service was Wednesday. David Huff and staff of the Country Cafe provided food at the Washington Baptist Church.
Dorothy was a giving woman — of her time, humor, her warmth, smile and her strong love for the town of Washington. By all accounts she loved Rappahannock County for what it stood for and was beloved by many who came to know her.
She made history in 1950 when she became part of an all female Washington Town Council, led by Mayor Dorothy Davis, known as “Dotsy.” The council included Achsah Dudley Miller, Louise Miller Price, Nellie Elizabeth Racer, Bobbie Critzer, and Ruby Jenkins, with Davis as mayor.
The six council members earned the measly sum of $2 a month for their work; the mayor got $5. I remember my grandmother saying they had a lot of spunk in them.
I knew her when she worked at the post office, but personally got to know Dorothy when walking around town and seeing her working in her garden. She would say take a rest and come up on the porch and talk a little while. A little while turned into an hour.
I once remember remarking about “Little Washington.” She corrected me by saying it wasn’t Little Washington, it was Washington.
On one of my visits, she took me inside her home and showed me her collection of nutcrackers. She could remember where she purchased each one. They were so beautiful.
She thought the world of Skippy Giles and Pat and their children. She would often say that that family has done so much for her. Skippy and Pat, she worshipped you.
She often would talk about her sons, Ronnie and Stewart, both have passed away, she loved them so much. She would say she will see them both again one happy day.
Dorothy, your day has come, I know you are with them now and having a great reunion.
I am glad to say you were my friend. Rest in peace.
PUPPETS VISIT CCLC
Joe Pipik and his Back Pack Puppets from the Good Life Theater performed, “Grandpa’s Farm Show” at The Child Care and Learning Center.
We are so thankful for the Good Life Theater and the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community’s Claudia Mitchell fund, which generously fund this performance each year. These performances are always open to the public.
Coming today, Thursday, Oct 17, at 10 a.m., also generously funded by RAAC, is world renowned children's author and illustrator David Hyde Costello, who performs one of his published children’s books each time he visits. Come see David perform, “Little Pig Saves the Ship.” Please RSVP at 540-675-3237 so a seat can be saved.
PRAYER REQUEST
In your daily prayers please remember Marie Davis, who has been under the weather.
HOMECOMING PARTY
Beverly and John Fox Sullivan and Sara and Bill Walton are throwing a Homecoming Party on Friday, Oct. 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m at the Old Washington School, 567 Mt. Salem Avenue.
Come and help to celebrate the 101st year since the school opened and the 50th year since students stopped attending (1969). Celebate students who attended as well as the two-year renovation of the building interior.
Also, celebrate the publication of Maureen Harris’s new book, “Washington, Virginia — 1735-2018. Books will be available to buy. Food provided by the Country Cafe, with appropriate refreshments. And there will be music.
Please RSVP to Beverly and John Fox Sullivan and Sara and Bill Walton, 567 Mt Salem Avenue, Washington, VA 22747.
WVFR FUNDRAISER
Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue had a busy evening this past Saturday, Oct. 12, as 150 hungry people showed up for its ham and oyster dinner fundraiser. The WVFR thanks everybody who supported the dinner. All proceeds will be used to support the company’s operations.
The department’s next fundraiser is the charity card tournament
— a Fall Texas Hold ’em Charity Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 26, at their station. Check in begins at 3 p.m. and the tournament will begin promptly at 4 p.m. Buy in is a $50 donation and it includes your meal.
First prize is a Ruger American 243 rifle, second prize is a Remington 870 12 gauge, third prize is a Savage MKII FV 17HM2. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Limited to 60 players who must be 18 years or older. Donation is non-refundable. Contact Bobby Smoot or Danny Huff at 540675-3615 or 540-270-2507 with any questions.
Have a wonderful week!