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Jan. 2: Nominations due

The Women’s Auxiliary of the Wayland Blue Ridge Association, Inc., will celebrate its 30th Annual Black History program on February 25, 2007 by honoring “Black Pearls”, our local history makers in the community. Persons who have contributed significantly in their community are eligible. Persons from the following 8-county area (that include the Wayland Blue Ridge Association) are eligible: Madison, Greene, Orange, Rappahannock, Fauquier, Spotsylvania, Louisa, and Culpeper. To nominate someone, please provide thq following: your name, mailing address and phone number, the nominee’s name, mailing address, phone number, and a brief biography (1 page) of your nominee’s accomplishments. Forward all information to: WBRBA Women’s Auxiliary Black Pearls, 20001 Ellis Rd., Lignum, VA 22726 or email: wayland_blueridge@usa.com. For more information, phone 540-399-1539 or 540-987-8064. Nominations are due by January 2, 2007.

Jan. 13 Mountain music benefit

The band Chesham Creek will perform at the Washington fire hall in a benefit for Cory Keeley. Five-year-old Cory suffers from Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL). The band, famed for its moun-, tain music, will play from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be a minimum ten dollar donation at the door. Please join, have fun, and help the family with the medical costs. Donations are also accepted at the Rappahannock National Bank, P. O. Box 179, Washington, Va., 22747, to the Cory Keeley Charity Fund. For information call Sarah Mawyer at 540-937-4201.

Essay Contest

The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Culpeper Chapter #73, cordially invite all Rappahannock County students, grades 112, to participate in an annual essay contest. We encourage any public, private or home schooled student to apply his or her knowledge of history. Cash prizes will be awarded and winners will be honored at a special ceremony. Essay instructions and rules may be obtained at the Rappahannock County Library, the Rappahannock County Elementary School, or Rappahannock County High School. All entries are due by March 1, 2007. Questions? Contact Cheryl Taylor 987-8026.

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