by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jun 14, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Health
For half a century artist-blacksmith Nol Putnam transformed one of the Earth’s hardest and most unyielding substances into flowing forms, such as leaves, stems, tendrils and seed pods. His forge was loud, fiery and dangerous, and though he made his work seem plausible...
by Bob Hurley | Apr 27, 2024 | Health, People
Background: Part-time missionary and Rappahannock native who provides support for community residents and animals in need; regularly cares for stray cats, oversees llamas, goats and sheep at The Inn at Little Washington; with a green thumb, cares for gardens around...
by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Apr 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s time for SperryFest! Here’s a look at this year’s celebration: Where to Park Parking is generously provided by the festival’s neighbors’ private lands. Please always respect their property and pack out whatever you brought in. Parking...
by Randy Rieland | Apr 22, 2024 | Agriculture, Business, Health, Local Services, Politics
Dr. McCue closing medical practice: How his departure affects community health Dr. John McCue tells the story of a visit from a patient he had come to know well. They chatted about serious science – physics and chemistry, as he remembers it – until finally McCue asked...
by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Apr 13, 2024 | Agriculture, Business, Education, Politics
Bill Dietel portrait crop Bill Dietel lived in the ripple effects he helped create. As an educator, he sent thousands of young people into the world more convinced of their own capacities to live a fruitful life. As a philanthropist, he helped convert bank accounts...
