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Pumpkin carving
contest scheduled
1 A pumpkin carving contest sponsored by the Rappahannock County 4-H Adult Leaders Association will be held on Oct. 31. Bring your carved pumpkin to the front of the Washington Arts Building on Gay Street (location of the Extension Office) between 5 and 5:30 p.m. Carved pumpkins will be judged in the following age divisions: 5-8 years, 9-12 years, 13-16 years, and 17 years and older.
Categories in the divisions will be the scariest pumpkin, the funniest pumpkin, and most original pumpkin. Winning pumpkins will receive a ribbon and recipients will receive a special “sweet” surprise. For more information call the Extension Office at 675-3619. All pumpkins must be removed by 9 p.m.
Rapidan Better
Housing has funds
for fixing homes
Do you: need running water in your home? need an indoor bathroom? own your house? have limited income?
If you answered “yes” to the above questions, funds are available now to help you. The funds are part-grant and part zero percent interest loan. For eQdditional information
Rappahannock residents should ball 540-948-3274.
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