Bob Hurley

Bob Hurley has been a member of the Foothills reporting team for several years. In addition to writing in-depth news articles, Bob regularly contributes Doer’s Profiles which feature stories about people who make important contributions to the Rappahannock community. After graduating from college, Bob worked for several years at the ABC News bureau in Washington, D.C., and as a communications director for the National Wildlife Federation. Later, he spent over a decade in the United States Senate as a senior staff member working on major environmental laws including the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air, coastal, and wetlands protection legislation. Subsequently, he ran a government relations firm specializing in environment, energy and sustainability issues. Bob and his wife, Heather, have had a home in Rappahannock since 2016. He enjoys being involved in a wide range of community activities including the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, RAAC Theatre, Headwaters Starfish Mentoring Program, the Lions Club and Rapp at Home. He enjoys fishing, gardening, hiking, and biking. Reach Bob at [email protected]

Articles written by Bob Hurley

Doer’s Profile: Kathi Dutilh

Doer’s Profile: Kathi Dutilh

Kathi Dutilh: Retired government relations executive specializing in trade and manufacturing; Rappahannock Garden Club, president; Childcare and Learning Center, board chair; Trinity Church, chair, Outreach Committee, Altar Guild, Pastoral Care; Sperryville Rescue...

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Young (and Youngish) in Rappahannock

Young (and Youngish) in Rappahannock

With energy, wisdom and optimism, the county’s next generation collectively offers a more nuanced take on the challenges of living in our aging community  A Foothills Forum • Rapp News Special Report Now age 30, Hannah Rosenbaum graduated from Rappahannock County High...

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Doers Profile: Pete Jenkins

Doers Profile: Pete Jenkins

Pete Jenkins: Farmer, auto repair mechanic, retired from Virginia Department of Transportation as a supervisor after 31 years of service. Volunteered with the Boy Scouts and Flint Hill Pentecostal Church. Family was moved from Shenandoah National Park to Jenkins...

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Doer’s Profile: Patsy Baker

Doer’s Profile: Patsy Baker

Clerk for over 30 years at Settle’s Grocery and Garage in Flint Hill. Member, Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Fourth generation Rappahannock resident, attended Rappahannock County Public Schools. Lives with her husband, Troy, in Gid Brown Hollow. The Spark:...

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‘All about what the community wants’

‘All about what the community wants’

Sperryville completes economic study, which recommends ‘a vision for the future’ A deli in Sperryville? Maybe. A full-service grocery store? Highly unlikely. How about a community gathering space? Perhaps. These are a few possibilities raised by the newly released...

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Doer’s Profile: Barbara Adolfi and Ray Boc

Doer’s Profile: Barbara Adolfi and Ray Boc

Barbara – Retired Fairfax County school social worker; psychotherapist in Rappahannock County; board member, former Ki Theatre; volunteer, Rappahannock Tourism promotion; fundraising organizer, Sperryville Rescue Squad; former columnist, Rappahannock News. Resident of...

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Doer’s Profile: Willie Shanks

Doer’s Profile: Willie Shanks

Waste Management Consultant and Manager, Flatwood Refuse and Recycling. Former home builder, Zindel Construction. Former maintenance engineer, Wakefield Country Day School. Graduated from Rappahannock County Public Schools and the George Washington Carver Technical...

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Doer’s Profile: Gwen and Ralph Bates

Doer’s Profile: Gwen and Ralph Bates

Gwen: Former two-term board member, Child Care and Learning Center; three-term board member of Food Pantry; volunteer for Rappahannock Association for Arts and Community (RAAC) Community Theatre and Art Tour; mentor, Headwaters Starfish program. Former Peace Corps...

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