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by Tom Chillemi issues “so we can understand how much the water system really does The Town of Urbanna once pro- cost us,” he told council members vided its residents with sewer service, who were present at the January 16 but turned that responsibility over to council work session. the Hampton Roads Sanitation Dis- Heyman said it’s vital to fi gure trict in the late 1990s. where the town staff spends most of Since then, the most important its time, so the town council can focus function of the town offi ce has been on that subject—be it zoning, water, to provide drinking water. The job or the Old Tobacco Warehouse. “We of fi guring out how much the water can’t really explain how much the system actually costs has been taken water system costs us,” he said. up by council member Joe Heyman. Heyman said that a town employee The town council has been with- told him about a year ago that 60% out a designated treasurer since Bob of his time was devoted to the water Calves resigned in March, 2013. system. Although he is not the town trea- Town administrator Holly Gailey surer, Heyman has been working with replied that one town employee spent town staff in an attempt to create a 172 hours on the water system in the monthly budget report. After months last six months. The town recently of scouring town fi nancial line items, hired a part-time employee who Heyman is trying to fi gure how much time the town staff devotes to water (See Urbanna, page A2) Intersection in front of Food Lion to be discussed

by Larry S. Chowning Route 17 Business) in the county. “We want to get citizen comments Virginia Department of Transpor- and concerns so we can move forward Music that changed the world tation (VDOT) offi cials will hold a on this project,” said Trapani. public informational meeting to dis- No stoplight will be installed at the by Tom Chillemi haircuts, energized a young generation, sparked “Bea- cuss traffi c problems and solutions at intersection. VDOT plans to modify tlemania,” and helped set the 1960s on a new course. the Food Lion intersection in Saluda. the intersection to have all traffi c that This Sunday, February 9, at 8 p.m. marks the Their music was a voice for a new generation that The meeting will be from 5-7 p.m. is leaving Saluda on Business Route moment 50 years ago when the Beatles performed live would grow up in the 1960s, a time of change. The Bea- on Thursday, February 13, at the 17 to turn right onto Route 17 North. on The Ed Sullivan Show. In a country of 190 million, tles inspired people to reach higher. Cooks Corner Business Complex on Those who want to enter Food Lion an estimated 73 million people witnessed the electrify- The Ed Sullivan Show was only the beginning. It Route 33, two miles east of Saluda. would then immediately merge into ing event. would be years before we realized the full meaning of VDOT resident highway engineer the left lane and then into a proposed Things would never be the same. what we had just seen. No one could have imagined Sean Trapani told the Middlesex left-turn lane at a proposed new cross- The Beatles music and harmonies set up a vibration where this musical revolution would lead. County Board of Supervisors on over. This median crossover would that excited everyone who was a fan and made them Their songs left you wanting more. And there was Tuesday that the meeting will be only be for entering the Food Lion “happy inside.” In less than three minutes a Beatle song much more to come. informal and VDOT offi cials will be parking lot. would have you humming the tune or singing the chorus “Please, Please Me” and turn to page A8 to relive there to answer any questions regard- Motorists leaving the north entrance for hours. Beatles memories and visit SSentinel.com to see more ing proposed changes to one of the The Beatles’ fresh unique sound, and those “mop-top” Beatles memorabilia. busiest intersections (Route 17 North/ (See Traffi c, page A3) Program to focus on documenting slave graveyards

including that of David Harris and his Saturday at wife, Nancy Henry Harris. The documentation of African- American cemeteries will be the topic courthouse of a program this Saturday, February 8, at 11 a.m. at the Historic Middlesex Courthouse, General Puller Hwy., in Saluda Saluda. College of William and Mary anthropologist Michael Blakey will by Bessida White talk about his “Remembering Slavery, Resistance and Freedom Project” (The For many African-Americans, the Remembrance Project) and its search search for the burial grounds of their for historic African-American ceme- slave-era ancestors can be challenging. teries. David Brown, archaeologist and Several members of Middle Peninsula co-director of the Gloucester-based African-American Genealogical and Fairfi eld Foundation, will describe the Historical Society (MPAAGHS) have cemetery component of the founda- worked diligently to document their tion’s work in the Middle Peninsula. family slave graveyards. Persons attending the program will Gloria Waller, an experienced learn how they may go about fi nding genealogist who has been research- their family and community cemeter- ing her Native American and African- ies and how to have them included on American ancestors for many years, the cemetery database being developed has family oral history that suggests by The Remembrance Project. The that members of her family were held program is free to the public and is co- enslaved and buried at Woodstock sponsored by the Middlesex County Plantation near Hartfi eld. Waller has Museum and Historical Society and conducted research, has visited the the MPAAGHS. For further informa- property, and has spoken to the owners, tion, call 804-758-5163. but has not been able to locate the cem- etery and document her oral history. She has, though, found that some of her ancestors who were born enslaved, including U.S. Colored Troops sol- The Jackson Monument in Deltaville. (Photo by Davaline Taliaferro) dier Samuel Mayo, are buried in the county’s church cemeteries, largely in story, page A2) more than a century. Although White etery where the Jacksons are buried unmarked graves. Even without such defi nitive his- has spoken to several persons who with two of their children. Their graves Dr. Alvin Lomax has a settled tory, other ways exist to identify his- remember seeing the graves during the are marked by a monument and enclo- family history that is explicit about toric cemeteries. For example, Bessida early 20th century, she has not been sure that were designed and erected by the location of the cemeteries where Cauthorne White has found references able to fi nd the specifi c locations of the their son, artist and entrepreneur Joel his black and his white ancestors are to family gravesites in the 1892 will of cemeteries. Judson Jackson. buried. The two separate graveyards her great-great-grandfather, Robert S. Davaline Taliaferro is able to iden- In addition, Taliaferro is the owner on the former Aspen Grove plantation Cauthorn, who lived near Dunnsville tify two Middlesex County cemeteries of property just off the Piankatank in King William are readily identifi - in Essex County. The will requests that in which her slavery-era ancestors are River near Hardyville that has been in able. Tombstones mark the graves in “one fourth of an acre of land around buried. A maternal great-grandfather her paternal family for several genera- the white cemetery while graves in the the graves of my parents be reserved oysterman, James Jackson, and his tions, having been owned by her great- black cemetery have less permanent for the burial of myself and any of my wife, Dolly Whiting Jackson (born grandfather David Harris. Harris was markings. The family of Lomax’s late near relatives.” It also reserves “one in 1829 and 1839, respectively), one of six enslaved men who obtained cousin, Dr. Walter Lomax, now owns fourth of an acre for the burial of any of were early members of First Baptist their freedom by turning themselves Aspen Grove and the adjacent Cool my former slaves and their descendants Amburg who donated land adjacent in to the United States Navy at Sting- Spring, having combined them into the who may wish to be buried there.” to the church for the construction of ray Point in July 1861, and who were 800-acre Jubilee Farms. The properties The Cauthorn graves are on property Dumbar Elementary School. About a among the fi rst blacks to join the U.S. have been restored and both cemeter- that has been owned by the Southside mile from the church at Deltaville is Navy. A cemetery on that property ies are well maintained. (See related Rappahannock Baptist Association for an old, rarely-used portion of its cem- contains numerous family graves, Michael Blakey 6 Arts & Leisure ...... A6 Classifieds ...... B4 61

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52 Calendar ...... A4 Social...... A5 Members News Openers 56 Church ...... B3 Sports ...... B1 A3 A3 B1 6 PAGE PAGE In side PAGE A2 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • February 6, 2014 opinion Preserving slave graveyards letters to the editor The story that follows first Let’s make error of this magnitude make Express your appeared in the April 28, 1988 it into a unanimous Supreme issue of the Southside Sentinel. Middlesex Court decision? concept of God William Booker T. Dickerson, “toss free” There are lawyers in my and Christianity the subject of the story, died classes at the FBI and CIA. I July 20, 2009 at the age of 83. would fail them for this error. He is buried in St. Paul Baptist To the Editor: I always believed that while To the Editor: Church cemetery at Nesting, It was beautiful last week . . judges have liberal and con- I have been so interested not far from where he grew up . white and pristine. The snow servative leanings, they would in the recent exchange of and the slave graveyard that he even covered the roadside nevertheless be fair, factually ideas between the mainline purchased to protect. trash. Then the snow melted, correct, and would not ignore Christian represented by the and there it was again. Whole evidence to the detriment of one Episcopal Church and the fun- by Larry Chowning bags of trash from uncovered side or the other. Clearly, I have damentalist. Thank you for trucks en route to transfer been wrong. letting us engage in this dis- There’s a little left today of stations. Many, many, many David Cariens cussion. a piece of Middlesex County smaller items: food wrappers, Kilmarnock First, I would like to say that lore that is hidden beneath the crushed cigarette packs, cups, for 30 years I have presented forest floor in the Jamaica Dis- beer and soda bottles, etc., Church integrity opinion on page two in the trict. Covered in honeysuckle tossed from moving cars. Our Sentinel and I have learned a and towering pine trees, the county is needlessly messy. To the Editor: great deal. Some people enjoy land is sacred to some county It is encouraging to see the For those who have been fol- differences of opinion and blacks whose only recollec- volunteer clean-up teams. But, lowing the Letters to the Editor others do not. More point- tion of the purpose of this land every time a road is cleaned, it since my paid advertisement edly, I have noticed the differ- comes from their grandparents, gets trashed again! in December 2013, explain- ent ways people react to those who passed the knowledge of So, here is a challenge to ing with Biblical and historical who have different views. its existence down from gen- the Middlesex litter critters. facts the true date and celebra- One group of readers will eration to generation. Reveal yourself! Who are you tion of Jesus’ birth, this will be read the different idea and This spot of earth was one The late William Booker T. Dickerson (above) purchased a who so freely toss your trash my last letter on the subject. reflect. They do not feel of the slave graveyards for graveyard in 1961 that is the final resting place of former in our public yard? Stand up The Reverend continues to dig threatened or worried that both Corbin Hall and Nesting slaves and their ancestors of Nesting and Corbin Hall plan- and be counted. Tell your story. himself a deeper hole to climb someone has a different idea, plantations. Although the only tations in Middlesex County. The graveyard is located in the What are you thinking when out of. He has not supplied one nor do they feel they have to markers left are from recent woods near the intersection of Montague Island Road and you toss Big Gulp cups out the shred of evidence to disprove eradicate the other person or deaths, some of the more leg- Nesting Road. (Photo by Larry Chowning) window? Do you know how anything in my article yet you his ideas. They are merely endary Middlesex County long that sandwich wrapper, continue to portray me to the interested. blacks are buried there. that beer bottle, that Styrofoam readers as a false critic. The other group is threat- William Dickerson of The documentation of African- cup, that whole bag of clothing To my Christian readers, don’t ened, angry and even seeks Jamaica and Pittsburgh, Penn- you no longer want, the broken assume that your Reverend is to lash out in insult and per- sylvania, bought the burial site American cemeteries will be the lawn chair, car part, etc., will telling you the truth. I did that sonal attacks against the other. in 1961 mainly to keep anyone remain on the roadside, slowly for 45 years until God opened Consequently (much to my from building a house over it. program topic this Saturday, February polluting our precious land and my eyes, and then my mouth, to dismay), many Letters to the Many of his grandmother’s streams? question many traditions of the Editor become raging vendet- ancestors are buried there. 8, at 11 a.m. at the Historic Middlesex And, what’s up with the sev- church that didn’t line up with tas and attempts to shut down Lucy Crump, his grand- Courthouse in Saluda. ered deer head on the side of scripture. I am now blessed to the other person rather than mother, was born a slave on old Stormont Road during hunting be counted among the Bereans simply share ideas. Nesting Plantation. As a boy, season? I just wonder, is your of Acts 17:10-12, and I pray Religion is many things William listened attentively as Legend has it that Lomax War, white farmers still had behavior purposeful or mind- you will be too. You may have to many people. To me, I am Mrs. Crump told stories that talked Mrs. Eubank into allow- to operate their farms and this less? Are you organized—as noticed as I have the tone of the Episcopalian and I deeply love were passed down to her from ing the slaves to have their own required labor, so they wanted in the “Make More Litter Soci- Reverend’s letters was directed and admire my church and her slave parents and grandpar- Sunday worship services on their former slaves to stay ety”? more at getting the readers to also the rich traditions of my ents. the plantation. “He was able to close-by. Do you know how danger- ignore my articles than his sup- church, which are a part of The Crumps came from old read some and he read to them Many of the blacks living ous it is for orange bag crews port of the spirit and message my English culture and back- Crump Plantation in Mathews from the Bible,” said Dick- in that area of Middlesex are to walk along the roadsides of Christmas. I can’t see how ground, and I don’t like to see County. “That’s where we got erson. “They would worship descendants of the slaves of cleaning up after you? Is it correcting you constitutes an it unfairly attacked. I know my our name,” said Dickerson. underneath some big trees and Nesting and Corbin Hall. possible for you to change your attack. Paul clearly stated in II priest and many fellow Chris- “My ancestors were owned by that was our first church.” “There are a lot of Crumps behavior so they do not have Timothy 3:16 that “all scripture tians are profoundly sincere the Crumps, so when they were Outside church grounds buried right here,” said Dick- to? Could you put a litter bag is given by inspiration of God when we say that Christmas is sold to Nesting they kept the were called brush-arbors or erson of his slave relatives. in your car and deposit it in a and is profitable for correction.” a particularly meaningful time name. bush-arbors. “It’s my heritage. legitimate trash can? Or hold The problem here seems to be of year in which we honor the “When I was a boy, there During slave times, many “I remember Addie Lomax, your trash in the car until you who is doing the correcting. birth of Jesus and his universal were wooden crosses on many blacks were allowed to go to she was a mid-wife and a great get home? Cover your truck You have taken the Pharisees message of love and forgive- of these graves,” he said point- church in Middlesex with their spiritual singer,” he said. “She bed? approach toward being con- ness. We live in a free country ing to some sunken areas of white masters as a way for used to say ‘put a horseshoe From the Keep America fronted with the truth. When and we expect to be granted earth that were obviously whites to keep an eye on them. over the kitchen door and it Beautiful website comes this the truth threatens your estab- tolerance by those who don’t gravesites. “They were made Most masters would not allow will bring on good luck.’ thought: “Lasting change lished traditions you then turn feel the same way. of cedar and would last a long them to congregate in groups “She’s buried right here happens when people work on the one presenting the truth When I feel the presence time. They’re all gone now. or have their own worship ser- along with others and nobody together.” Litter Critter, I invite by implying that I am against and inspiration of God in my “James Lomax is buried vices. In churches where slaves much knows it,” he said with a you just for a minute to imag- the loving, compassionate and life, I am tolerant, loving, here,” Dickerson said with an were allowed to worship with sigh of regret. ine clean roadsides. You may redemptive power of Jesus. You caring, respectful and gener- air of pride. whites, blacks would enter the In more recent times, several not want to be the one toting would rather believe a lie than ous. When I feel distant from Lomax is a legendary figure church through a separate door, people were buried in the old the orange bag (although it to trust your intelligence that I God, I am mean, surly, insult- to many of the elderly blacks known as the “slave door,” and cemetery. Three small markers would be awesome if you could be right. This does not set ing, hateful and intolerant. I who now live in Jamaica Dis- sit in the balcony. are stuck in the ground nearby. joined in), but with each of us well with me nor should it for am even under the false belief, trict. Dickerson’s grandmother Lucy Crump also told The most recent burial date taking responsibility for the those who look to you for lead- during these bleak times, that passed down stories of Lomax her grandson about another was 1958. county we call home, we could ership. only my ideas are good and to her grandson. unusual event that occurred There used to be a road back make Middlesex County “toss I agree with your impor- right and those who don’t fit Lomax was a slave on Nest- after the Civil War when the to the cemetery, but that road free.” tance of the fifth command- into my tightly subscribed def- ing Plantation. As a boy, he was slaves were freed and allowed was plowed under and has Celane Roden ment. “Honor thy father and thy initions are wrong. taken from his family and his to leave the plantations of been gone for decades. “In Saluda mother” for without them you We are all different in our name was changed from Jason Middlesex County, but some later years, they would tote the nor I would be in the position to definition of the idea of God to James by his master. He had nowhere to go. bodies in from the main road,” serve Christ, but using a quote and what this force person- was then moved into the “big “Where were they going to said Dickerson. Politicization from your father for the purpose ally means to us. Religion is house” and there he was made go?” asked Dickerson. “They “James Lomax was a great of the Virginia of denying me the right, Chris- an entirely individual journey a “buggy boy” and servant to didn’t have any money to buy man,” said Dickerson. “Oh, tian to Christian as instructed in and very difficult to “practice” his master’s wife, Mrs. Lucy J. land with. They didn’t have you won’t read about him in Supreme Court scripture, to keep the integrity in a group setting, but we all Eubank. In an unusual move anything much as far as pos- history, but he did a lot for our of the church intact, bring dis- have something of interest and for those times, Mrs. Eubank sessions. Most just lived on people here. Some of us, are To the Editor: honor to his name. Concerning importance to share along this taught Lomax how to read and the farm—until something better off because of him.” The Supreme Court’s deci- Luke 6:41-42 about the speck line with others. We should do count. unusual happened. Somehow One of the greatest myster- sion to throw out the jury and the log, you assume it is I so in a spirit of good sports- “He was the only literate James Lomax was able to buy ies for the blacks in the Nest- verdict in the Virginia Tech that has the log in my eye and manship and love. slave on the plantation,” said the Evans Plantation.” ing community was how James accountability trial appears to you the speck. The way you I would welcome hearing Dickerson. “He was treated Evans Plantation was the Lomax got the money to buy be a blatant example of politici- have handled this whole situ- others express their concept of very special. They (Eubanks) farm next to Nesting and Evans Plantation. When asked zation of the judiciary. Lawyers ation only proves to me that God and Christianity and also would put him on an ox cart where the slave cemetery is about that, Dickerson said he for the plaintiffs had asked the it is you that is blinded by the from those who do not believe by himself, and let him go to located. Lomax purchased the felt Mrs. Eubank provided the court to reconsider their deci- log unable to see the truth. Paul in the force of God; what the mill to carry flour. You see, property and began moving means for it to happen. “Where sion, but the court rejected the said, “Because I have told you inspires them to lead a holy he could count the bushels. For Nesting slaves off the planta- else would he have gotten it, request and let their error-rid- the truth I have become your life and do good works; and is those times that was unusual tion into housing of their own. he certainly wouldn’t have had den decision stand. enemy.” I pray that is not the tolerance man’s only hope, or for a black to go anywhere off He enabled the former slaves any money,” he said. Not only does the Supreme case and that we are both on the is it the devil’s tool? the farm by himself. They were to either purchase, or he pro- The roots of the black com- Court ignore evidence, the jus- same side fighting that which With best wishes and a very too busy working the oxen in vided, small tracts of land for munity in Middlesex County tices examine facts and inter- separates us. happy winter to all. the fields.” them to build their homes. date back to the 1600s. Slavery pret them in the most favorable Warren Palmer Mary Wakefield Buxton Plantation owners did not What was unusual with this is a time many would like to light for the state and the school. Saluda Urbanna encourage slaves to travel procedure was that a former forget, but for William Dicker- Even worse, there is a critical for fear they would run away. slave led the transactions. Nor- son it is a reminder of where factual error. When slaves traveled, they mally, the plantation owner cut he came from. His graveyard Justice Cleo E. Powell, wrote, were required by law to have off a portion of less desirable nestled beneath the Virginia “. . . the Blacksburg Police a pass from the master stating land from his farm and either pines of Jamaica is a loving Department led the investiga- they were allowed to leave the gave it to his slaves or enabled effort by him to preserve his tion.” That is not true. Blacks- Published in the Interest of the Territory plantation. them to buy it. After the Civil heritage. burg Police Chief Crannis Lying South of the Rappahannock River testified she was not in charge of the investigation—the Vir- ginia Tech Police Department RAPPAHANNOCK PRESS, INC., Publisher Urbanna water service . . . (Continued from page A1) (Chief Wendell Flinchum) was. The Supreme Court had that Frederick A. Gaskins, President and Publisher spends part of her time work- break down how his or her 25 years in his construction, testimony. This error is disturb- Elizabeth Lee C. Gaskins, Secretary/Treasurer ing on water issues, Gailey time is spent. “The minute marina and hotel businesses. ing, particularly because it is a John Thomas Hardin, Editor added. the town council understands The YMCA staff also breaks unanimous decision. Did the About every three weeks all those hours is when you down its time, noted Heyman, justices not read the testimony Staff: Larry S. Chowning and Tom Chillemi, General Assignment Reporters; Julie H. Burwood, another water bill becomes can finally say this is what the who is a YMCA board member. given to them? The mistake Art Director; Joe Gaskins, Graphic Designer; Wendy Payne, Advertising Manager; Libby Allen, delinquent and the staff has to water system costs,” he said. Town council attorney smells of a political agenda. work on collecting it, which is This will give council “the big Andy Bury said time could be I know it is very fashionable Advertising Representative; Peggy Baughan, Circulation and Classified Manager; Connie G. Walton, a lot of work, said Gailey. In picture of what it takes to run tracked on time cards. in some circles to talk about Compositor; and Geanie Longest, Customer Accounts Manager. addition, the staff has to deal the town.” Gailey, a salaried employee, the liberal courts and the lib- The Southside Sentinel (USPS 504-080) is published each Thursday except Christmas week. with water leaks. At the end of each day staff said 60% of her time is spent eral media. But this decision Periodicals postage paid at Urbanna, Va. 23175. Subscriptions: $25 per year in Middle Peninsula Heyman emphasized the members should write down working on the water system smacks of far right-wing con- Counties and $32 per year elsewhere. need for each employee to what they did and how much and 40% on administration. servative attitudes that no one is time was spent on each subject, Heyman said he hopes to responsible for someone else’s Phone, Fax and Email: Phone: (804) 758-2328; Fax: (804) 758-5896; Editorial: said Heyman. This is “way have a format for a 12-month actions—ever. How else do you [email protected]; Advertising: [email protected]; Classifieds: [email protected]; Visit more accurate” than thinking budget to present to council explain this critical error? Did Subscriptions: [email protected] and website: www.ssentinel.com. about it three months later, he at its work session on Friday, the court want to make sure Vir- Postmaster: Send address changes to Southside Sentinel, P.O. Box 549, Urbanna, Va. 23175 SSentinel.com noted. February 14, at 3:30 p.m. The ginia Tech Police Chief Wendell Heyman said his employ- work session, in council cham- Flinchum could never be held Pluck, Perseverance and Progress for more news ees have been doing this for bers, is open to the public. accountable? How could an February 6, 2014 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A3 VDOT names Parker court news Middlesex County Common- 2013, Whitworth was sentenced in The Virginia Department years of transportation experi- wealth’s Attorney Michael T. Hurd Patrick County for forcible sodomy, of Transportation (VDOT) ence in Virginia. Since being reported the following cases that attempted sodomy, attempted rape, has named Marcie Parker, named assistant district admin- were heard in Middlesex Circuit and 19 counts of manufacturing P.E., to the position of Acting istrator for maintenance and Court on January 15 by substitute child pornography, whereby he Fredericksburg District Admi- operations in 2010, Parker Judge Walter Ford (Judge Bruce received 630 years, with all but nistrator. has led emergency response Long retired January 1). 42.5 years suspended. Parker will oversee con- operations for snow removal, Wayne Jeffrey Taylor, 53, of Karim Jamal Paige, 18, of the struction and maintenance for and was responsible for deliv- Hartfi eld entered into a plea agree- Jamaica area of Middlesex County state-maintained roads in the ering a $120 million mainte- ment which was accepted. The pled guilty to uttering forged U.S. 14-county Fredericksburg Dis- nance program district-wide, charge of attempted murder was currency and was sentenced to fi ve trict. She is the acting replace- which includes oversight of all amended to maliciously shoot at an years, all suspended on conditions ment for Quintin D. Elliott, bridges, overpasses, structures occupied vehicle, which carries a of good behavior for fi ve years and who was named VDOT Chief and pavement conditions. maximum punishment of 10 years. be on indefi nite supervised proba- Deputy Commissioner earlier Parker served as Saluda Taylor pled guilty to the amended tion. The charge of forgery was this week. Residency Administrator from charge and was sentenced to 10 nolle prosequied. Parker has more than 20 2001-2010. years incarceration, with 8 years Brandon James Jackson, 30, of suspended on conditions that he be Topping pled guilty to one charge of good behavior for 20 years, be of uttering forged U.S. currency on indefi nite supervised probation, and to one charge of felony pos- Traffi c . . . (Continued from page A1) have no contact with the individu- session of more than 10 forged New YMCA board members als named in the plea agreement, U.S. currency notes with the intent of Food Lion who want to go to who want to go south on Route and pay court costs. to utter. As part of the guilty plea, Saluda would turn right onto 17, would fi rst turn right and The Middlesex Family YMCA has welcomed eight new mem- The charges of use of a fi rearm six charges of uttering and two Route 17 South, merge into then make a U-turn at the pro- bers to its Board of Management. Above, from left, they are while attempting to commit murder charges of conspiracy to utter the left lane, and then into the posed turn lane and median. Jason Rowe, Lou Belcher, Betty Miller, Phil Mullins, Erma and possession of a fi rearm by a were nolle prosequied. For the one left-turn lane at the intersection In August, supervisors asked Gary, Jose Valencia, Dieter Hoinkes and branch executive convicted felon were nolle prose- charge of uttering, Jackson was with Route 17 Business where that a stoplight be installed at Rosabeth Kissman. Not pictured is new board member Dr. quied (not prosecuted). It had been sentenced to 10 years, with 9 years they could turn left and pro- the intersection, but Trapani Thomas Taylor. Board of Management members, volunteers discovered by the Commonwealth and 11 months suspended. For ceed to Saluda. said drivers traveling on Route and donors support the purpose of the YMCA every day that there was an error on Taylor’s possession of forged notes, Jack- Vehicles approaching from 17 South, who are unfamiliar through contributions of time, talent and treasures. “We criminal history maintained by the son was sentenced to fi ve years, Route 17 South would still turn with the area, would be sur- are stronger because of their vision for the betterment of state, in that he actually was not a with four years and 11 months sus- left into the Food Lion parking prised by a traffi c light that Middlesex County,” said Kissman. convicted felon at the time of the pended. The time suspended was lot at the current intersection. would be somewhat hidden offense. The sentence of 10 years on the conditions of good behavior Motorists coming from from view around the curve in with 8 years suspended for shooting for 10 years and be on indefi nite Saluda via Route 17 Business, front of Food Lion. at an occupied vehicle exceeded the supervised probation. Museum’s Groovin’ concert sentencing guidelines, which called Christopher Neil Littlepage, 48, for incarceration from one day to of Howardsville was before the and music schedule listed six months. court for a charge of credit card Arnold Wayne Whitworth, 34, theft, which was nolle prosequied. The Steamboat by Bill Powell American mongrel music; blue- formerly of Topping entered into an Luther Edward Bagby, 33, of Events Director grass meets eclectic. agreement whereby he pled guilty Saluda was found in violation Maritime Museum Other Musical Events to three felony counts of posses- of probation regarding a felony Restaurant • April 25, 5-9 p.m., Charles sion of child pornography. Whit- conviction from 2010. The court As the electrical and HVAC Arthur and the Bellevue worth had originally been indicted revoked the remaining suspended work continues for season- Rhythm-Aires with very special for 30 counts involving numerous sentence and re-suspended it on Friday, February 14 opening events in April, the vocal guest live at the Annual images. Twenty-seven counts were conditions that he be on good volunteers and staff at the Shrimp and Barbecue Dinner nolle prosequied as part of the plea behavior for two years when Deltaville Maritime Museum and Dance. Anyone who has agreement whereby Whitworth released from incarceration, and Valentine’s Day Love Affair Menu and Holly Point Nature Park are heard Charles and the band was sentenced on three counts pay court costs. Patrons may select one item from each course excited to announce the very know this will be a special night to the maximum of fi ve years on Kevin Creswell Blake, 49, was of our set menu. You will enjoy: talented schedule of music for of music and fun! each, for a total time of 15 years to found in violation of conditions 2014. With the newly-enlarged • May 24, 5-9 p.m., Memo- serve, with no time suspended. The of probation previously imposed Soups – OR – Appetizer Waterfront Stage and the com- rial Day Saturday, Deltaville sentence exceeded the sentencing for several offenses. In the case of • Alaskan King Crab and Lobster Bisque En Croute pletion of the Events Pavilion, Seafood Festival concert at the guidelines. accessory after the fact, the court • Onion Soup Gratinee all the components are in place museum featuring multiple The images were discovered revoked 12 months. In the case of • Baked Oysters Piankatank for a wonderful season of open- Grammy nominee and Blues in Middlesex pursuant to a search possession of a fi rearm by a con- • Roses of Scottish Smoked Salmon air music and getting together. Hall-of-Famer Bobby Messano. warrant issued because of an inves- victed felon, the court revoked two • Colossal Shrimp and Blue Crab Martini Cocktail Below is the current sched- The museum’s own musician, tigation in Patrick County. Firearms years and suspended one of those uled music at the museum for David Moran, will open the were also seized during the search years. In the cases of driving after Salad 2014. Grab a pair of scissors show. on December 13, 2012, and Whit- being declared an habitual offender, • Petit Baby Caesar Salad and cut out a copy for your • September 13, 5-9 p.m., worth was convicted of possession assault, obstruction of justice, and • Baby Spinach Salad fridge. Advance ticket informa- Annual Oyster Roast and Dance of a fi rearm by a convicted felon in fail to appear, the court revoked the Main tion is at the end of this article. featuring everybody’s local Middlesex Circuit Court on May time suspended and re-suspended Groovin’ in the Park favorite Jumbo Lump Daddy. 1, 2013, and sentenced on July all of the sentences on condition • Lump Crab Stuffed Filet Mignon All concerts will be on the Unplugged from 5-6 p.m. for 17, 2013, to fi ve years with three that he be on good behavior for 5 • Baked Chicken Country Cordon Bleu Waterfront Stage. Come early the social hour; amped onstage years suspended. On November 21, years upon release. • Stuffed Rockfish and picnic. Bring your own for dancing at 7 p.m. • Shrimp and Crayfish Americaine lawn chair. Food will be avail- Museum members will Finale able. There will be opening acts receive advance ticket mail- HVFD • Strawberry Creme Brulée Cheese Cake with a 5 p.m. start time for some ing by the end of February. Groovin’ concerts, so watch Advance “Groovin’ in the Park” • Chocolate Truffle Mousse Cake Melba the Sentinel and the museum tickets will be available to the Sweetheart Buffet Breakfast • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Sun Dried Sour Cherries website for updates. Gates will general public later this month th Jubilee open one hour before each at the museum offi ce, by mail, Saturday, February 15 • 8–11 a.m. show. email, or at Nauti-Nell’s in at the Pavilion behind the Reserve your dinner table now for our Virginia is for • April 26, 6-8 p.m., The Deltaville. Due to rain space Lovers Love Affair Menu on Valentine’s Night Julius “Ray” Pittman Project by considerations, advance ticket Hartfield Firehouse from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please call 776-6589 for popular demand. Horn driven sales will be limited to 300, so reservations. $35 per member and soul straight from the beach. get yours early. 50/50 Raffle $40 per non-member plus tax and gratuity. • May 31, 5-5:45 p.m., Mason Tickets for individual per- Adults - $10.00 • Children (10 & under) - $4 Wyatt; 6-8 p.m., The Janet formances are $10 each for all Babies - Free Martin Band. Blues/rock and Groovin’ concerts. A discount Call (804) 776-6589, ext. 2 zydeco. Killer show! ticket package of six “anyway/ to make your reservation today! • June 28, 6-8 p.m., Stuck On anytime” concert series tick- A Name. Reggae comes to Gro- ets for $50 is available through Bentley’s Grille will be open ovin’. A local group with a big April 26, a savings of $10. following. For mail or email Groovin’ Thursday, February 13th • July 26, 6-8 p.m., Steve ticket requests, see the informa- ♥ Bassett/Robbin Thompson. Vir- tion below. For advance tick- ginia’s singers/songwriters take ets for the barbecue or oyster For the season Spoil your the stage! roast dinners, please contact the • August 23, 6-8 p.m., The museum offi ce. Try our exciting new menu! Taters. Four-part harmonies Deltaville Maritime Museum Valentine at play all the classic rock. and Holly Point Nature Park is ♥ • August 30, bonus Groovin a non-profi t organization at 287 Join us for Valentine’s Day for Labor Day weekend featur- Jackson Creek Road and on The Rivah Day Spa ing Josh Walker Quartet. Old Mill Creek. Turn right off Route Call 804-435-2000 for reservations standards, great arrangements, 33 across from the Shell Station jazz originals. to get there. Call 776-7200 or 572 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone, Va 22578 & Gift Shop • September 28, 6-8 p.m., visit deltavillemuseumcom for 804-435-2000 • www.bentleysgrille.com Recklessly Abandoned. True more details. 25% off throughout the gift shop through February 15 Say I Love You! Valentine’s Dinner/Dance Saturday, February 8 at Charles Albert Fine Sterling Silver Jewelry Win a $25.00 Gift Certifi cate to Sandpiper Reef Bauble LuLu Beads with your table professionally decorated by River Birch Florist including a fresh fl ower arrangement. ♥ Sterling Silver Jewelry Music by: Southland Band Tervis Tumblers • Flags HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: Doors open at 7 p.m. • Band plays 8:30–11:30 p.m. Unique Gift Items • Place an order at River Birch Florist ♥ ♥ ♥ between 1-31-14 and 2-13-14, mention this Choice of Prime Rib or Boneless Fried Chicken Breast ad and be entered to win. Served with: Baby baked potatoes and green beans, Facials • Manicures hot rolls and dessert!!! Also, a glass of wine... ♥ • Drawing to be held at 6 p.m. on 2-13-14 Pedicures • Acrylic & Gel Nails • Gift Certifi cate must be used Thurs. - Sun. during $39.95/couple Massage the month of February. Reservations are required. Reservations (804) 758-2262 Gift Certifi cates Available 2737 Greys Point Road, Topping Classic Manicure & Pedicure River Birch Flo rist with choice of one hour massage Locust Hill • 758-3522 • Toll Free- 1-888-776-3522 riverbirchfl orist.com or one hour facial $100 Pilot House (offer expires 2-15-14) Sandpiper Reef ♥ ♥ ♥ 342 Misty Cove, Hallieford, VA • 725-3331 Free dessert with purchase of a meal ♥ Bring coupon, good through 2/28/14 624 Gloucester Road Thurs. – Sun. • sandpiperreef.net Saluda Call us for all your Valentine needs! 758-5775 ♥ A4 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • February 6, 2014 Book fi ne amnesty Cat Photo Contest deadline Saturday Community Foundation offers engaged In celebration of Valentine’s The Animal Welfare League Street, Kilmarnock, or mailed portrait training for nonprofi ts Day, the Middlesex Public (AWL) recently launched its to AWL Photo Contest, P.O. Library will be forgiving fi nes annual Purrfect Companion Box 975, White Stone, VA River Counties Community the event, contact Leslie Frank- from Monday, February 10, Cat Photo Contest. The theme 22578, by February 8. Photos Foundation, an affi liate of The lin at lfranklin@tcfrichmond. through Saturday, February 15. is the “Purrfect Yoga Cat.” will be displayed at the store Community Foundation Serv- org or 438-9414. Bring back any lost or overdue The entry fee is $3 per photo. from February 10 through 3 ing Richmond and Central GiveRiverCounties is a library materials that week and Photos can be dropped off p.m. February 22 when fi rst, Virginia, will host a “GiveR- local access point for indi- fi nes will be waived. Fines will from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays second and third place winners iverCounties” portrait training viduals who share a desire only be waived for books that are through Saturdays at the AWL will be determined by popular for local nonprofi ts on Friday, to give back to organizations returned. Thrift Store, 75 South Main vote. To vote, call 435-0822. February 7, from 10 a.m.-noon serving Lancaster, Middlesex at the Rappahannock Commu- and Northumberland coun- nity College-Glenns Campus, ties. Both are alternate names Festival Halle on Main Street. Most of the items for sale room 152. for GiveRichmond—a pow- have been created by hand, or artistically crafted. Jew- Portraits are required of erful online tool designed to elry, photography, glass and copper art, quilts, fabric arts most organizations applying encourage charitable giving and clothing, knit items, and paintings will be a few of for competitive grants from within Richmond and Central Community the things you will see. Homemade clam chowder and the foundation. Exempt orga- Virginia, and extending into Victoria Nelson Calendar Greek pastry also will be offered. 453-6529 nizations include churches, fi re the Northern Neck and Middle and Andy Belcher and rescue departments, public Peninsula. • CPR and First Aid Class offered by River Coun- schools and government agen- As of September 2013, this Nelson-Belcher ties Chapter of the American Red Cross from 9:30 a.m.- cies. This training will allow free website provides in-depth 2 p.m. in the River Counties offi ce at 39 Harris Road, nonprofi ts that do not have a information about more than Bruce and Terry Nelson Kilmarnock. Registration required. 435-7669 portrait to learn how to create 570 local nonprofi ts, includ- of Gloucester announce the one, and will also allow those ing comprehensive fi nancial, engagement of their daugh- • Art Clay Silver Jewelry Making This workshop with current portraits to make governance, and program- ter, Victoria Nelson, to Andy will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the home of instruc- updates and additions. The ses- matic details. It provides the Belcher, son of Larry Belcher ■ Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point tor Jan Dobrowolski. Participants will delve further into sion will be held in a computer transparency donors need to of Hayes and Lisa Belcher of Nature Park 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday. 776- creating their own jewelry. General techniques covered lab, allowing for hands on make informed giving deci- Gloucester. 7200. will include making impressions, syringe work and stone training with GiveRichmond sions. At the same time, non- Miss Nelson graduated from settings. Bring lunch. RAL Studio Gallery, 19 North Main coordinator Phil Giaramita. profi ts featured on the site Blue Ridge in Weyers Cave. ■ Middlesex County Museum 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309 Reservations for this training are able to tell their story— She is employed at Seaford Wednesday – Saturday, in Saluda. 758-3663 are required. Please register giving anyone in the commu- Veterinary Medical Center of • Black History Month Program at 11 a.m. at the online by visiting www.tcfrich- nity a better understanding Yorktown. ■ Hands Across Middlesex at The Cryer Center at Historic Courthouse, General Puller Highway, Saluda, mond.org and clicking on of the need for their services Mr. Belcher works at New- Locust Hill is open 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday – Friday. The Virginia. College of William and Mary anthropologist “News and Events” at the top and their results. Powered by port News Shipbuilding as a Clothing Closet is open Tuesdays 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The Michael Blakey will talk about his Remembering Slav- center of the home page. From Guidestar and administered master electrician. yard sale is the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. ery, Resistance and Freedom Project (the Remember- there, under “Events” on the by The Community Founda- A wedding is planned for ing Project) and its search for historic African-American right, you will see “Creating a tion, GiveRichmond is made June 7 at Hampstead Farm in ■ GED Classes sponsored by Middle Peninsula RACE cemeteries throughout Virginia. David Brown, archeol- GiveRichmond Portrait.” possible by a collaborative of Urbanna. are being held at Middlesex High School. 769-1151 ogist and Co-director of the Gloucester-based Fairfi eld For more information about local funding partners. Foundation, will describe the cemetery component of the Foundation’s work in the Middle Peninsula. 758- Thursday, February 6 5163 • Rappatomac Writers Critique Group meets in NAMI Connection meetings set Lively at The Oaks. A greet-and-eat lunch will be at 11 • The Knights of Columbus 6th annual Italian a.m. and creativity will be shared from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Feast at the Church of the Visitation on Route 33 in NAMI Connection offers a Connection meets in the Michael LaRue at 480-0355 Topping. Seating starts at 5 p.m. Reservations required. safe, relaxed, and supportive Bridges Counseling Center, for more information. 725-1656 environment where adults DMV Drive, Kilmarnock, on Another Gloucester NAMI February 6 & 7 living with mental illness the second and fourth Fridays Connection group meets in • Boeing, Boeing, the next show at The Lancaster can share, listen andRIVERSIDE learn of each monthPARTNERS from 2-3:30 INthe WOMEN’SGloucester Library, HEALTH 6920 Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. All Sunday, February 9 about the challenges and suc- p.m. Contact Michael LaRue at Main Street, Gloucester Court seats are $20. Performances will begin at 8 p.m. The the- • Concerts by the Bay presents Sonic Escape who cesses of coping with mental 804-480-0355 or Brian Clem- House, on the second and ater doors will open an hour prior to each performance. will perform a program of virtuosic works spanning clas- illness. These are free, peer- mons at 435-8494 for more fourth Wednesdays of each Call for reservations. 435-3776 sical, world and popular music at 3 p.m. at Mathews led meetings that provide information. month from 6-7:30 p.m. Con- High School. 725-9776 a place that offers respect, One Gloucester NAMI tact Stephanie Peters at 804- understanding, encourage- Connection group meets in 824-8072 or Becky Graser at Friday, February 7 ment, and hope. the Gloucester Library, 6920 804-296-8503 for more infor- • DMV 2 Go will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tuesday, February 11 The meetings are sponsored Main Street, Gloucester Court mation. the Middlesex Commissioner of the Revenue’s offi ce, 73 • Tax-Aide volunteers will be at the Deltaville Library by the Mid-Tidewater Chapter House, on the fi rst and third The Warsaw NAMI Connec- Bowden Street, Saluda. to assist people with their income tax preparation and of the National Alliance on Fridays of each month from tion meets at 84 Main Street in fi ling. TaxAide, sponsored by the AARP Foundation in Mental Illness (NAMI). noon-1:30 p.m. Contact Robin Warsaw from 1:30-3 p.m. on • Connection Support Group Noon–1:30 p.m. at cooperation with the IRS, is available to all taxpayers The Kilmarnock NAMI Cheers at 804-687-1263 or all four Fridays in February. Gloucester Library on Main Street. Sponsored by the with low and moderate incomes with special attention to National Alliance on Mental Illness. 480-0355 those ages 60 and older. It is a free, quality, volunteer-run assistance and preparation service that can transmit your • Rappahannock Art League First Friday Recep- federal and state returns directly to the IRS. Taxpayers tion from 5 to 7 p.m. will spotlight The Artist and Portrait wanting assistance can call the Deltaville Library at 776- Delivering Exceptional Care exhibit. The public is invited to view the art, meet the 7362 for an appointment. artists and enjoy refreshments, said Pulling. RAL Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309 Wednesday, February 12 • GAMi’s First Friday program features Susan Sills as • Connection Support Group 6-7:30 p.m. at the featured artist. She will display her paintings from 6-9 Gloucester Library on Main Street. Sponsored by the p.m. The theme for the month is “Romantic Jewelry.” National Alliance on Mental Illness. 824-8072 Music will be provided by “The Ballast Band,” and food and a cash bar also will be available. Gloucester Arts on Main is at 6580-B Main Street in Gloucester Court Thursday, February 13 New Name. Same Compassionate and Highly Skilled Care. House. 824-9464 • Computer Genealogy Group meets at 1 p.m. at the RW-C Auditorium. The February Genealogy SIG meeting will focus on fi nding ancestors using the U.S. More highly skilled providers, more specialized care for women of all ages and more Saturday, February 8 Federal Census of Population. Bring your laptop and try locations throughout the region. It’s Riverside Partners in Women’s Health with • Winter Market at Reedville 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at some of the searches for your ancestors! locations in Newport News, Williamsburg, Gloucester, and on the Eastern Shore.

Email your event to [email protected] by Friday for consideration. For an expanded version of our In addition to the already extensive obstetrical, gynecological and surgical services community calendar, please visit www.SSentinel.com. we currently provide, women now have access to the only fellowship trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon and one of the most well respected gynecologic oncologist in the area. p.m. every Monday at Kilmarnock United Methodist Church. 480-4292 Weekly Events For more information visit riversideonline.com/womenshealth. To schedule Thursdays PartnersInternal Medicine In Women’s of Gloucester Health an appointment, please call one of the locations listed below. • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Tuesdays Group 1:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at • Rotary Club 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast Port Town Village Apartments, 111 Port Town Lane, at the Pilot House Restaurant, Topping. 694-6416 Newport News Newport News Gloucester Eastern Shore Urbanna. 758-2386 • Quilting Class 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday Lisa A. Casanova, M.D. William Irvin, M.D. Lisa A. Casanova, M.D. Jennifer P. Reason, D.O. • Cancer Center Support Group 3–4 p.m. the second at the Lewis Puller Center at Cooks Corner. 241- and fourth Thursday of the month at Rappahannock 4860 Monilla M. Dent, M.D. (GYN Oncology) Monilla M. Dent, M.D. H. John Reason, M.D. Barry Gross, M.D. Jeffrey L. Henke, M.D. Elizabeth M. Reinoehl, D.O. General Hospital. 435-8593 • Aphasia Group 11 a.m. – noon every Tuesday at (757) 594-4198 Jeffrey L. Henke, M.D. Leslie Hurt, M.D. David R. Scott, M.D. • Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Thursday RGH Outpatient Rehab, Kilmarnock. 435-8501 of the month from 3–4 p.m. at the YMCA in Hartfi eld. • Alzheimer’s Support 3–4 p.m. the fi rst Tuesday of Leslie Hurt, M.D. Jawwad Khan, M.D. Theresa G. Long, N.P. • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support the month at Bridges Outpatient Services, 113 DMV Diane A. Maddela, D.O. Williamsburg Joseph K. King, M.D. (757) 442-6719 Maya Tyler, N.P. Diane A. Maddela, D.O. Group 6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at Drive, Kilmarnock. 435-9237 Krystal Ainsley, M.D. Alzheimer’s Association offi ce, 7335 Lewis Avenue, 4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Middlesex Darine Moukalled, M.D. • Chess (757) 249-3000 (Internal Medicine) Gloucester. 695-9382 County Public Library, Deltaville. 776-7362 Karanvir Virk, M.D. Jill Jertson, M.D. • 6 p.m. 5 p.m. the fi rst Jawwad Khan, M.D. Janet Dehoux, N.P. Good Deeds for Special Needs Group • RGH Diabetes Support Group Beth Scharlop, M.D. the third Thursday of the month at the Pilot House Tuesday of the month at the RGH Rehabilitation and Joseph K. King, M.D. Karanvir Virk, M.D. (804) 693-2670 Restaurant. Advocating, helping special needs. 694- Sports Medicine Center, Kilmarnock. 435-8305 Darine Moukalled, M.D. Allison Butler, N.P. 6016 • Cub Scout Pack 307 6 p.m. every Tuesday at James M. Mullins III, M.D. • Deltaville Community Association 7 p.m. the third Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Harmony Village. Stanley D. Yeatts II, M.D. (757) 253-5600 Thursday of the month at the Deltaville Community 347-7323 Darlene Ewton, N.P. Association building. • Lions Club 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of (757) 534-5700 the month at the Beacon, Topping. 776-7508 Francisco Valls, M.D. • Overeaters Anonymous 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Saturdays St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 435 Church Street, • Alcoholics Anonymous Open 12-and-12 meeting, Kilmarnock. I want my patients to know that when 5:30 p.m. every Saturday at Zoar Baptist Church. 776- • Middlesex County NAACP 7 p.m. the fourth Tues- riversideonline.com/womenshealth 7629 day of the month at the Cooks Corner Offi ce Com- they walk through our doors they are plex, 2911 General Puller Highway. Watch Dr. Valls explain his in a place where they will be taken passion for patient care. • Al-Anon 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Harmony Sundays Grove Baptist Church, Topping. care of, and that together we will find • Cub Scout Pack 314 2 p.m. every Sunday at Hermitage Baptist Church in Church View. 347-7323 solutions to any health issues they may Wednesdays experience. I always try to put myself Scan the QR code • Story Hour 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday beginning Mondays September 18 at the Middlesex YMCA. 776-8846 into their shoes. Without empathy and Internal Medicine Associates • Veterans Café 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. every Monday all • Knitters Group 10 a.m. every Wednesday at understanding you cannot deliver quality of Gloucester veterans are welcome at 84 Main Street, Warsaw. 769- Urbanna United Methodist Church. 2751 • Story Hour 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the care. My goal is to empower my patients 7547 Medical Drive • Dementia Support Group 10:30 a.m. the fi rst Middlesex County Public Library, Urbanna Branch. Suite 2200 Monday of the month at the Alzheimer’s Association 756-5717 to take control of their own health. Gloucester, VA 23061 offi ce, 7335 Lewis Ave., Gloucester. 695-9382 • Story Hour 3 p.m. every Wednesday at Urbanna • Boy Scout Troop 370 6 p.m. every Monday at the Methodist Church. 756-5717 American Legion Hall, Saluda. 347-7323 • Bingo 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Booster • Kiwanis Club of Middlesex 6 p.m. every Monday Club, Hartfi eld. 758-2910 To select Dr. Valls as your physician, call (804) 693-2720 at the United Methodist Church, Urbanna. 758-2020. or visit us online at www.riversideonline.com/valls • Bingo 7 p.m. every Monday at Middlesex County Email your event to [email protected] by Volunteer Rescue Squad, Deltaville. Friday for consideration. Please keep your event • Al-Anon/Adult Children of Alcoholics meets at 8 information current. Appointments Available Now. Medicare Patients Welcome. February 6, 2014 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A5 at the library Woman’s Club by Ralph Oppenheim ing $27,000 on a rooftop deck he uses for smoke Executive Director breaks. Galante also receives a $391,594 salary to discuss and a car allowance of $37,000, the newspaper Wow! Entries in the great Valentine’s Day reported. On January 28 Mr. Galante called his ‘Ferry Farm’ Poetry Contest have been fl ooding my offi ce. pay “average.” Average or not, Mr. Galante and The Middlesex County Wait, that’s just runoff from our roof. The the Queens Borough Public Library are facing Woman’s Club will meet Urbanna Branch roof, along with our heat- investigations from the city auditor and the city Monday, February 10, at 1 p.m. ing system, have been problematic this winter. council. at the club building at 210 Vir- Which brings me to a new award Incidentally, in a few weeks you ginia Street in Urbanna. that was unveiled at the American may be seeing construction on the Melanie Marquis will be the Library Association (ALA) Mid- Urbanna Branch’s roof, again. I guest speaker. Marquis, who winter Conference in Philadel- assure you it will not be for a is the daughter of one of our phia last Friday. It’s the Lemony smoking deck. club members, has titled her Snicket Prize for Noble Librar- What could be better than program “An Archeological ians Faced with Adversity. If you winning the Lemony Snicket Look.” This is a program about can’t win a Nobel Prize, or even Prize? Winning our Valentine’s “Ferry Farm,” George Wash- an Ignobel Prize, this is the next Day Poetry Contest! Just submit a ington’s boyhood home. “This best thing. The award will be presented love poem to the library by February will be a very interesting pro- annually at the ALA conference to a librarian 10. Please put your name and telephone number gram and the public is invited who “has faced adversity with integrity and dig- (and/or email address) on your poem. If you’re to attend,” said a club spokes- nity intact.” under 17 years of age please mention that some- person. Lemony Snicket claims that the $3,000 prize where on your poem. If you love pancakes (and Light refreshments will be will be given from his “disreputable gains, who doesn’t?) you can write about them. Or provided. For more informa- along with an odd, symbolic object from his anything or anyone else. I’ve been working on tion, contact Mickie McCal- private stash as well as a certifi cate, which a great love poem, but regrettably I can’t enter lum at 758-1357. may or may not be suitable for framing.” I’ve the contest. already made wall space available for my cer- Last week we had great attendance at our tifi cate. genealogy program. I recently came across a One librarian who won’t be giving me much short paper titled “Lunch Hour Genealogy: Grant writing competition is Thomas Galante. According to Activities You Can Do on your Lunch Hour to the New York Daily News, Galante, president Locate Long Lost Ancestors.” Copies of this workshop set of the Queens Borough Public Library, spent article will be available for free at the branch $140,000 last year to renovate his offi ce, includ- circulation desks. for March 15 Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Alan Speight The half-day workshop “Writing for Dollars—Suc- cessful Grant Writing” will Speight-Harris vows given Three bands to play teach the basics of success- ful grant writing. The skills Miss Sydney Graham Harris emony reading was performed learned will include how to and Mr. Joshua Alan Speight by Michael Speight, cousin of fi nd the right grant or founda- were wed on Saturday, Janu- the groom. Mrs. Betty Daniel at Great Chili Cook-off tion, matching funds to needs, ary 18, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. at was the mistress of ceremo- understanding the parts to a Urbanna United Methodist nies. by Ginny Sawkins vided. Don’t forget, all entries ticipant please call Sarah at grant, and how to write in a Church in Urbanna. The cer- The bride’s parents hosted will be judged and the winners 804-695-6101. The Cook-Off way that helps ensure fund- emony was offi ciated by Rev. a dinner and reception at If you haven’t reserved a spot will be awarded trophies. location is at the Urbanna town ing. Hyung Moon. Bethpage Camp-Resort fol- for the Great Chili Cook-off There are two categories— parking lot on Virginia Street. The public is invited to The bride is the daughter of lowing the ceremony. On happening in Urbanna on Sat- amateur and professional. The Contestants should be at the site plan now to attend this work- Mr. and Mrs. David Harris of the eve of the wedding, the urday, February 15, now’s the amateur winner will be chosen and ready to go no later than 10 shop on Saturday, March 15, Urbanna, and the granddaugh- groom’s parents hosted a time! Spaces are limited for this by popular vote and the profes- a.m. For those bringing chili from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the ter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter rehearsal dinner at Riverwalk winter fun fest hosted by the sionals by a panel of judges. All in crock pots or other electri- Christ Church Parish Hall, Harris of Beaverdam, and the Restaurant in Yorktown. Urbanna Oyster Festival Foun- are invited to participate. cal appliances, electricity will 56 Christchurch Lane (off late Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rodg- Prior to the wedding, the dation, the Urbanna Business The heat will be turned up on be provided. Judging will begin Route 33 next to Christchurch ers of Urbanna. The groom is couple enjoyed a lawn and Association, and the Middlesex stage as well as “Jumbo Lump around 2 p.m. Parking is on the School). the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray garden shower given by Mr. Family YMCA. Grab a partner Daddy and the Backfi n Boys,” street. To reserve a seat, contact Speight of Gloucester Point, and Mrs. Don Harris, uncle or a team, pull all your ingredi- “The Blue and The Grey” from For all who are interested in Susan Neal at 758-4536 or and the grandson of Mr. Her- and aunt of the bride, and Mr. ents together, (anything goes) Richmond, and local band taking the plunge at Upton’s [email protected]. This chel Frizzell of Gloucester and Mrs. Butch Haupt, uncle and mix together 2 gallons of “Stuck on a Name” will ramp Point in Urbanna right before workshop, sponsored by Point, and Mr. and Mrs. James and aunt of the bride. A Pam- your perfected chili recipe to things up on stage with their the cook-off on Saturday morn- Middlesex Partners in Prog- Hardee of Sandston. pered Chef shower was given bring with you on Saturday distinctive music continuing ing, contact Rebecca Panis at ress, is offered once a year and Mrs. Lauren Pollicino of by Mrs. Patricia Prince for the morning by 10 a.m. throughout the day. Beer, wine, the Middlesex Family YMCA it fi lls up fast. Poolesville, Md., sister of the bride. A bridal luncheon was Tents will be available, cour- cider and soft drinks will be at 804-832-5071 or at rpanis@ bride, served as matron of given by Mrs. Betty Daniel, tesy of Bethpage Camp-Resort, solds. peninsulaymca.org. honor. Ms. Taylor Harris of Miss Mandy Faulkner and but you will have to furnish your Here are some details to Call 804-758-1606 for more See Beatles photos Richmond, sister of the bride, Mrs. Gail Thomasson. own table. Tasting cups, bowls, remember: To register as a information, to volunteer, or to served as maid of honor. The bride is a graduate of spoons and napkins will be pro- Great Chili Cook-off par- be a sponsor. at SSentinel.com Bridesmaids included Mrs. Christchurch School and the Katie Woodard of Richmond, University of Virginia, where cousin of the bride, and Ms. she received a degree in Eng- Bay Tayler Babbs, cousin of the lish. She attended the Charles- Bay groom. ton School of Law, earning her Bay The fl ower girl was Miss Juris Doctorate and passed the Emerson Pollicino, niece of Virginia State Bar in August the bride, and the ring bearer of 2013. She has opened a law was Mr. Sutton Pollicino, offi ce in Saluda. nephew of the bride. The groom is a graduate A guide to healthy living in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula 2013 Mr. Ray Speight was his of Gloucester High School A guide to healthy living in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula 2013 son’s best man. Groomsmen and Methodist University in A guide to healthy living in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula 2014 included Mr. Bruce Babbs, Fayetteville, N.C., where he e eallthh tyylesl  uncle of the groom, and Mr. received a business degree. 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AdvertisingAdvertising Deadline: Deadline: Friday,Friday, FebruaryFebruary 78 || Publishing:Publishing: Thursday, Thursday, February February 20 21 Advertising Deadline: Friday, February 8 | Publishing: Thursday, February 21 CallCall Maeghaen Sara, Marilyn or Wendyor Troy at at thethe SouthsideRappahannock Sentinel Record 758-2328 435-1701 or emailor email [email protected] [email protected] Call Maeghaen or Wendy at the Southside Sentinel 758-2328 or email [email protected] Call CallSara, Wendy Marilyn or Libbyor Troy at atthe the Southside Rappahannock Sentinel Record758-2328 435-1701 or email [email protected] email [email protected] 44 Twiggs Ferry Rd. • Dutton, VA Call Sara, Marilyn or Troy at the Rappahannock Record 435-1701 or email [email protected] A6 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • February 6, 2014 arts & leisure Ferrell recognized with ‘Sonic Escape’ performs Sunday Sonic Escape will present a Tickets for Concerts by the program of virtuosic works span- Bay/Live On Stage Inc. perfor- 50-year membership pin ning classical, world and popular mance are $25. Students through music at 3 p.m. Sunday, Febru- high school are admitted free. Woodmen of The World, West kins of Saluda was among the ary 9, at Mathews High School, Purchase tickets at 725-9776, or Point Chapter 442, recently held 25-year membership pin recipi- 9889 Buckley Hall Road. concertsbythebay.org. a Membership Awards Banquet ents. and presented 38 membership Although Woodmen of The pins to its members. World is an insurance company, Four of the pins were 50-year each local chapter is a fraternal ‘Telling Your Story’ workshop membership pins and the group involved in community remaining 34 were 25-year service, explained Mills. Chap- registration deadline is Friday membership pins, reported pres- ter 442 serves an eight-county ident Elizabeth Mills. area, including Middlesex. The Middlesex County shop, led by Helen DeVries, Members of the “Ballast Band” are, from left, Charles Henry Ferrell of Warsaw was Membership is open to Woman’s Club will offer the Ph.D, will give participants Records, Matt Williams, Ken Gibson and Frank West. among the 50-year membership anyone through insurance or workshop “Telling Your Story” an opportunity to identify the pin recipients and Jean Jen- fi nancial investment. on Monday, February 24. stories they might want to “What did you do for fun remember, capture the images Art of Susan Sills, music by when you were a little girl?” and emotions of the story, and “Did you ever go on a date begin translating these into a ‘Ballast Band’ featured Friday when you were a teenager?” narrative. The goal is to help “What was Christmas like participants select the expe- at Gloucester Arts on Main when you were little?” “How riences that might matter to did you decide what you them, and to shape them into On Friday, February 7, start- Williams, scuba diver on electric wanted to do when you grew the stories they want to tell ing at 6 p.m. Gloucester Arts on guitar; Ken Gibson, lawyer on up?” about their lives. Main will celebrate February’s drums; and Frank West, doctor Have your children or “Telling your Story” will First Friday at the gallery that on electronic piano/sympathizer. grandchildren ever asked you be held from 9-11:30 a.m. at will feature the pastel artwork of They are a musical force unto questions like this? Have you the Middlesex Woman’s Club Susan Sills, live music and food. themselves playing and singing ever thought about the kinds on Virginia Street in Urbanna. Sills didn’t “fi nd art” until she many old standards as well as of stories of your childhood There is no cost to participate; was in her twenties when her their own compositions. When that you would like to preserve just bring paper and a pen. brother gave her a set of paints, one adds electronic enhance- and share with loved ones? Space is limited and reserva- sparking her passion for art and ment to this band, their music Have you ever wanted to write tions must be made by Febru- her creativity. She brings this takes on a whole new dimen- down important turning points ary 7. Email Brenda Wiley at energy to her work, which is also sion that makes the audience or moments in your life? [email protected] or inspired by her willingness to try want to do some toe-tapping or The February 24 work- call her at 804-919-1335. new things—to become familiar singing along. with her medium and explore its The band will perform this nuances of shading of tone and Friday and a cash bar and food blending. She does not shy away will be available. Admission is Sydney H. Speight from using vibrant colors, show- free and open to the public. ing a mastery of the techniques Gloucester Arts on Main is Attorney at Law necessary to mute and bend them dedicated to enriching the cul- so they represent the delicate tural and economic life of the Phone: (804) 758-0400 tones they can portray. Her work community through the pre- Fax: (804) 758-0401 will be on display in the gallery sentation of art, the performing Chessa Lowery (left) and her dog Nova of Topping present until March 1. arts and other events, as well as Mary Wakefi eld Buxton and her dog, Dandy, with a basket- 837 Gloucester Road February is “romantic jew- helping other non-profi t organi- ful of cash at the Middlesex Animal Shelter on Sunday. P.O. Box 1301 elry” month, bringing in even zations in the community. New more beautiful art jewelry to members are welcomed. Saluda, Virginia 23149 the gallery. Several of the artists Gloucester Arts on Main email: [email protected] are exquisite jewelry designers invites the public to see the art MES students raise over and will be showing their jew- on display in the gallery from elry this month. noon-6 p.m. Tuesday through $160 for Dog Friends Park What do a lawyer, doctor, Saturday. All the activities at scuba diver and civil engineer Gloucester Arts on Main are Chessa Lowery and her dog less dogs. She is in Michele have in common? Music! That is partially supported by the Vir- Nova of Topping presented Bland’s third grade class. the professional diversity of the ginia Commission for the Arts Mary Wakefi eld Buxton and her Chessa and her friends also young musicians who make up and the National Endowment dog, Dandy, with a basketful of are organizing a dog walking the “Ballast Band” and, despite for the Arts. money with over $160 in cash team to help the homeless dogs these differences, their music has For more information, visit at the Middlesex Animal Shelter at the shelter get exercise each really great harmony. The musi- Gloucester Arts on Main, on Sunday. day. cians are Charles Record, civil 6580-B Main Street, Gloucester Chessa has stipulated that Other contributors to the dog engineer on electric base; Matt or call 804-824-9464. half of the money go to the pro- park this week are: Helen and posed Dog Friends Park and the T.R. Shelly of Jupiter, Florida, other half go to help pay medical who vacation each summer in Happy 65th Anniversary costs for the homeless dogs of Deltaville, in memory of their Mom & Pop Hodges! Garden tour to celebrate the Middlesex County. dog Missy, $100; Deborah Chessa collected the Bryant, $50; and Scott and Mary Schreinaer & George (Pee Wee) Antebellum and agricultural money from her classmates at Mabe, $1,500. 2/6/1949 – 2/6/2014 Middlesex Elementary School As of February 3, $3,185 of history of King William in lieu of birthday presents at her the needed $13,500 for the pro- Hugs & Kisses 9th birthday party last week in posed Dog Friends Park has Love ya! The Garden Club of the for bus tours. order to help the county’s home- been donated. Vie, George, Sadye, Kay & Jonathan Middle Peninsula will present All proceeds from this tour the public tour “Fox Trails in go to support the mission of Western King William County” the Garden Club of Virginia: on Friday, May 2, from 10 restore historic gardens and a.m.-4 p.m. as part of Historic landscapes; conserve Virginia’s Garden Week in Virginia. natural resources; inspire a Five properties—three of love of gardening; and provide ™ which are associated with education for members and the recharge Yourself. the Fox family, early settlers general public. It’s more than a better night’s sleep. It’s You, Fully Charged. of the county—will be open Advance tickets are avail- ® to the public for this special able until April 23 at Divin’ Off Experience recharging sleep event. 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by T.D. Harris Macs Crittenden, and tomorrow Tom Higgason, Danny Seay, If you look carefully you will Charles Revere and I will cel- see signs of spring. Trees are ebrate our birthdays. Anniver- budding, honeysuckle leaves are saries today are being celebrated pushing out, and bulbs are poking by Doaty and Eddie Knapp, and narrow green tips out of the tomorrow by “Ducky” and Fran- ground as if to test the weather. ces Ruark. February weather has previously The birds are fed and a search proved unstable. It does not look for a water heater for the birdbath good for this year either. has begun. For some reason bird There are those who place cre- watching this year has not been dence in groundhog predictions as exciting as last year. Guess it which may or may not turn out to is “been there, done that.” The be true. Bill Powell wrote a beau- challenge to keep the feeder full tiful article about groundhogs last is just that—a challenge. The Rose Nygaard (above) teaches an abstract painting class at week, suggesting a visit to Holly blank squirrels are so fat they the RAL Studio Gallery. Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts board members Point Nature Park may be a visit have trouble jumping from limb include, seated from left, Blaine Liner, Doug Dorsey and of groundhog sighting. There is a to limb and the Corgyn are get- Loretta Warren; standing, Ersel Buckley-Sharp, Micki big groundhog that can be seen in ting closer and closer to catching RAL workshops scheduled Pugh, Lisa Shivers, Kathleen Pollard, John Cann and Robert my driveway every now and then. them. Nothing satisfi es the squir- Mason. Not pictured are Robin Blake, Chris Ehring, Julie He/she has a huge entrance to rels. They just keep eating. One The Rappahannock Art RAL instructors is exhibitor Ed Geier, Liliane Merrill, Frank Miller, Jamie Stalnaker and its tunnel, which causes concern year one got caught in my big League (RAL) has announced Ramsey, who will teach raku Kathryn Wainscott. when the Corgyn start sniffi ng feeder and the top came down on its 2014 winter/spring work- pottery glazing March 26-27. around it. When it is caught on it. When I opened it, we had to shop schedule. Workshop chair The rest of the spring includes the opposite side of the driveway poke it to get it out it was so full. Anita Baker said she is pleased workshops with more water- Rappahannock Foundation for and waddles back to its cave, it It is quiet on the creek. The with the range of media and the color by Noffsinger, “yupo tech- almost looks like a furry ball roll- fi shermen are saying they are not level of expertise of the instruc- niques” with Jacquie Colligan, the Arts locates to new offi ce ing. catching anything. Rockfi sh are tors that the RAL has been able “wirework and beading” with Bruce and Fred Forsberg in season but they must not know to attract. Sue Broadway, “mosaics” with In mid-December, the Irvington Road, Irvington. are being entertained by four it. Not worth putting the boat in The schedule includes “art Sukey Starkey, “yupo” with Rappahannock Foundation for RFA will continue its On swans that have appeared on the the water. The Super Bowl par- clay silver jewelry” with classes Sarah Soderlund, and “classical the Arts (RFA) moved its offi ce Stage season at 7 p.m. on Piankatank River in front of their ties were more exciting than the in early February and March drawing” with Lauer. from the Bank of Lancaster in Friday, March 21, with “The home. Interestingly, they are not game. Somehow it is expected 19 and 22 by new member Jan In addition, three new well- White Stone to a new location Soul of Flamenco” featuring the in Tobacco Cove where they win- that the two best teams will create Dobrowolski. known and award-winning in the Select Properties of Vir- dancers of Vivo Flamenco Car- tered for many years. In fact they competition, but it was embar- The schedule continues Virginia artists—Karen Eide, ginia building in Irvington. lota Santana. The performance have not been in Tobacco Cove rassing. Party was fun. with Rose Nygaard teach- Eleanor Cox and Mike Geiss- Building owner Doug Dorsey is sponsored by Select Proper- for several years. They eat mus- Don’t know who gets pleasure ing “collage” February 18-20 inger—will lead workshops at welcomed RFA board members ties of Virginia. sels so either they ate most of out of destroying mailboxes. We and “abstract painting” March the RAL Studio Gallery. at their fi rst meeting of the year On Stage 2013-2014 is them and are waiting for them to are neighbors and a great many 18-20. Also returning will be Johnny on January 30. sponsored by Chesapeake regroup or replenish or whatever of us are kin to each other. Just An evening “beginning oil Johnson from Fredericksburg, Kathleen Pollard, RFA Investment Group and in part mussels do when they are left doesn’t look good for the com- painting,” an often-requested who will teach “watermedia,” offi ce administrator, said she by the Virginia Commission uneaten. munity to see damaged mail- workshop, will be led by Nana and Christopher Wynn from is pleased with the new offi ce for the Arts and the National Several eaglets have been boxes along the road, especially Gail Lauer on February 20. Richmond, who will return with space and urges visitors to stop Endowment for the Arts. For sighted between Urbanna and when we are trying so hard to Middlesex artist Kathleen his “crash course in watercolor.” by and say hello. RFA has a new information and tickets, visit Deltaville. It is still exciting to beautify Deltaville. Noffsinger has the fi rst of her For more details, or to reg- telephone number, 804-438- rappahannockfoundation.org or spot one, especially realizing “Leaders underestimate the three watercolor workshops ister, call or come by the RAL 6555, and a new address, 4513 call the RFA offi ce. that they were at one time almost power of example at their peril.” starting March 4-5. Studio Gallery, 19 N. Main, extinct. It is weeks only weeks Fair winds. Another new addition to the Kilmarnock; 804-436-9309. until the ospreys return. And we We will re-open Saturday, are expecting snow. Feb. 8th • 10:00 a.m. Birthdays this week have been celebrated by Rob Parker and Hartfield Volunteer fire dept. auxiliary Ramey, Beswick featured in tHrift Store DJ Dance Drop off donations anytime. Leave on porch when not open. RAL windows in February 11140 Gen. Puller Hwy. The store is at the Firehouse in Hartfield. is Friday at Two award-winning art- ists, Pat Ramey of Kilmarnock hartfieldfire.org/auxiliary Freeshade and Mary Jo Bestwick, with a shared happy outlook, are The Stepping Stones square brightening the windows at dance club will host a Dj the Rappahannock Art League Dance this Friday, February (RAL) in Kilmarnock during 7, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the February. Freeshade Community Center Ramey, whose favorite sub- in Syringa. jects include boats, water and SEW HAPPY The admission fee is $5. fl owers chose an offbeat water- For All your Sewing Needs Light refreshments will be color of frogs with—as she notes served and alcoholic beverages with a giggle—“little red toes.” Quilting, Apparel and Home Décor are not allowed. Living in seven different states Fabrics, Notions, Slipcovers, Window Proceeds benefi t the Step- and in France for fi ve years is ping Stones. refl ected in paintings that Bes- Treatments, Classes, Consignments wick calls “a sort of visual diary.” Although she has a BA 158 Prince Street, Tappahannock donk’s in art education and has studied with artists here and abroad, she 804-443-2154 considers herself “mostly self- Tues. – Fri. 10-5 Sat. 10-1 All Star Opry taught.” She and her husband [email protected] Sat., February 15th - 8 p.m. make their home in Richmond www.sewhappy.biz but are building a retirement home in Lancaster overlooking the Rappahannock River. Hearts by Mary Jo Bestwick Ramey, like Beswick, feels Cryer Center Fundraiser that studying watercolor has deepened her observation and February 6th – 8th ~ 10am – 5pm appreciation of nature and color. Her waterfront home has pro- at Cyndy’s Bynn, Lowe Tide & Bristow’s URBANNA vided a special place for pursu- ing the painting of her favorite subjects. RAL is an affi liate of the Vir- Help Us Lower our inventory ginia Museum of Fine Arts and is partially supported by grants Help You Put a smile on others faces from the Virginia Commis- 100% Tax Deductible sion for the Arts, the National Cynd Endowment of the Arts, the y’s Bristow’s Help Them with NEW STYLISH CLOTHING Bynn LOWE TIDE Rappahannock Foundation for CASH OR CHECKS PREFERRED the Arts and the River Counties Community Foundation. Valentine’s Frogs by Pat Ramsey Special Advertise your Valentine’s Day specials, events or let someone know how you feel in the Southside Sentinel’s Valentine’s Day section FREE Red Color Ad deadline: Monday, February 10 • Publishes: Thursday, February 13 Contact Wendy or Libby at 758-2328 A8 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • February 6, 2014

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They changed our lifestyle on It would be years before the sea- so many levels and not just the soned critics would acknowledge music their talent, but we saw it from by Sandra Dize the start

Like so many young people in February of 1964, I sat on the fl oor by Deborah Haynes right in front of that black-and-white TV fi xated on the “Lads from Liv- erpool.” I was so grateful that God had heard my prayer and made that I remember persuading my father to allow me to use his Polaroid instant preacher wind it up early so I could get home from Sunday night service camera to take pictures of our family’s television screen when The Beatles to see them live on Ed Sullivan at 8 p.m. There were captions over their took the stage on The Ed Sullivan Show. I have never taken pictures that I heads with their names while they sang “All my Loving.” I was hooked. cherish more than the ones I took that night. Captured forever on fi lm were As an eight year old I knew that the harmonies, and the overall sound the images of the “Fab Four” in their classic stances—left-handed bass player of The Beatles wasn’t your basic three-chord songs with all the harmo- Paul (the cute one) sharing a microphone with George (the talented one) on nies stacked neatly in thirds, one on top of another. I learned later that lead guitar, front singer and rhythm guitarist John (the married one) captivat- many of their harmonies were four notes apart and rarely followed the ing the audience, and Ringo (well, you know . . . the one with the rings) fl ash- melody line, note for note. ing that impish grin and always shaking his head to show off the now-famous They were using all kinds of minor, suspended, augmented and “mop top.” In just a few minutes, I had become a “Beatlemaniac.” diminished chords with every new album they released. Diehard Beatles These four talented musicians delivered good harmonies, clever lyrics and fans can identify “A Hard Day’s Night” with just the fi rst chord. The originality like my generation had never seen. They were fun and they made sound was so new and different I couldn’t get enough of it, or them. I us happy! It would be years before the seasoned critics would acknowledge scoured the newspaper for anything about their whereabouts and what their talent, but we saw it from the start. they were up to. I kept all the articles and pictures in a scrapbook that If you could imagine something, I memorized their music and I learned to play the guitar. The “British Inva- I still have. sion” pioneered by The Beatles was a phenomenon of the 1960s and I was My mother worked at the Urbanna 5-10¢ Store, now the Virginia you could make it happen fully involved! Street Cafe, and she would head to Marshall’s Drug Store to secure the Two years after that famous “Ed Sullivan Show,” I was lucky to be one of newest Beatles album or 45 just as soon as a new shipment arrived. I by Sue French Lewis a group of faithful fans that managed to organize a bus trip to The Beatles couldn’t stand the thought of anyone hearing The Beatles’ new songs concert in Washington, D.C., in 1966. We phoned or visited every person that before me. And I would play them over and over until I had every word, The Beatles were a big part of my adolescence and an infl uence on we thought might even remotely consider buying a ticket until we reached melody and harmony memorized. I remember playing “Hey Jude” non- who I became in later years. In 1966 I learned a valuable life lesson that our quota on the bus rental. We shopped carefully for our concert “outfi ts,” stop while my mom and sisters went to Park Place (now the Urbanna I have carried with me to this day . . . if you imagine something and planned each moment meticulously, and almost drove our parents crazy. Market) to get groceries. really want it to happen, you can make those dreams come true. This was The big day fi nally arrived and as the lyric in The Beatles’ “A Day in The Life” By the time I was 15 I was playing guitar in a band with two other originally inspired in me by The Beatles experience. goes, “I went into a dream.” It did not seem real that we were actually in the same local girls and we called ourselves “The Anchors.” I remember playing When I was 13 years old, The Beatles scheduled a concert in Wash- venue as John, Paul, George and Ringo and that they were hearing our screams at the Rappanna Theatre for the annual Urbanna Junior Miss Pageant ington at D.C. Stadium. Sitting in my parents’ home in Deltaville, the and seeing our faces! Due to a somewhat faulty sound system, their performance and singing the ethereal “Fool on the Hill.” That was a big night! thought of actually getting to see them seemed impossible to imagine. was glitchy at times, but during those songs when they sang true to their record- The Beatles were defi nitely a major infl uence in my pursuing a career And, “imagine” was the key word. ings, it was magical. And through it all, there they stood, on the stage in front of in music. No matter where I played I always found that audiences loved I started “imagining” how this dream could become a reality and I got us, in those classic stances, and we sang and we screamed and we lived the dream! anything by The Beatles (even at Busch Gardens where I would sneak in my mother to call a local family business that operated a bus line. They They most certainly had an impact on my life. My friends and I loved them like “I’ve just seen a face” because its style was bluegrass and my boss never said if I could get 40 people to go, they would arrange it. brothers and sweethearts. Through their music and their life lessons, they taught knew it wasn’t a traditional bluegrass song). I sat in the hallway of my parents’ home and monopolized our party us to be imaginative and creative, strong and sentimental, cooperative and caring. I remember so many people telling me The Beatles and their music line phone for days. I called everyone I knew in the county, “down” the Better than The Beatles memorabilia and merchandise I collected during those would never last, and I always knew it would. They changed our life- road and “up” the road, and people I did not even know. long-ago years of my life, I have the memories. I pull them out and dust them off style on so many levels and not just the music. We were all wearing Dreams do come true. On August 15, 1966, a bus left Deltaville head- from time to time, and once again, I’m back in the day. Nothing is better than that! mini-skirts and go-go boots, and thinking that anything from England ing to D.C. Stadium to see The Beatles. We were so excited. I still have was so cool that we had to have it. I even painted a fl ower on my face— the list of “things to do that day” from my sister, Pat. It included “spray with house paint—to wear to a church banquet because it was the hip Shalimar perfume.” We were ready! thing to do. My mother was mortifi ed and I couldn’t get off that paint! The lesson Our generation is not the only one that embraced the whole Beatles Through the bus trip experience, I learned that if you could imagine thing. My daughters grew up singing Beatles songs and harmonizing something, you could make it happen. right along with them at a young age. When my oldest daughter was That lesson of making dreams come true stuck with me throughout my asked where she learned how to sing harmony like that, she said, “From professional life. When I started my own public relations business, which listening to the classics, John, Paul, George and Ringo!” She and her was another dream, I named it “Imagine Communications.” I’ve spent a sister sing in a praise band every Sunday. I’m still playing guitar and career helping others achieve their own business goals. singing in a local praise band called “Jubal.” And it all started a half I live by the words of the song “Imagine” by John Lennon. While in century ago in front of that TV. India helping orphans last year and practicing yoga, all my luggage was lost. I lived the words “imagine no possessions.” Also, with all the Hindu and other religions, I learned what “no religion too” really meant. In that Indian orphanage, run by sisters, there were Hindu, Catholic, Muslim, people of all religions. What I lived and realized during that visit was that they all believed in something different, and those words to “Imagine” that I listened to when I was coming home on the plane made so many of the lyrics come to life, especially since all my possessions were lost. The Beatles inspired this young Virginia country girl to want to see London and the world. I imagined it then and have been fortunate enough to have made those dreams come true. A revolution begins by Susan Hallett

In 1964 I was 15 and very rarely able to watch The Ed Sullivan Show because we were in church every Sunday evening. My friends and I didn’t want to miss seeing The Beatles, but missing church was not an option. We didn’t want to be “the only teens” not experiencing this momentous event. We managed to fi nd a way around this by sneaking out of Training Union (the Bible study before the church service) to the soda fountain It was magical at the corner drug store where there was a TV. We didn’t get in much trouble the fi rst time, so we did it a time or two more and, of course, we by Sheila Scales were punished for it. But we didn’t care, we saw The Beatles!

I remember waiting anxiously all day to see the fi rst appearance of The Beatles in the U.S. on The Ed Sullivan Show. The news that day had already shown The Beatles landing in New York City. Girls were fainting, screaming and crying. I anxiously waited, sitting on the fl oor, close to our black-and-white TV. It was the best show ever and it was all anyone talked about the next day at school. One night, I had to stay home and babysit my brother. I was not happy. Someone promised me a Beatles record if I watched my brother, The best thing but the deal was I had to have the record before anyone went out that evening. A call was made to Rich’s Super Market. Yes, they had one Betsy Hudgins of Deltaville, caught Beatlemania when she was 11 record left! My father took a quick trip to Locust Hill to pick up a 45 years old. As a diehard fan, Hudgins bought just about every Beatles RPM single of “She Loves You.” I probably played that record a hundred album, single and collector card she could. Today, 50 years later, she times that night with the record player turned up as loud as it would go. still has much of it including a Beatles pillow that she wrapped in cel- I don’t remember what I did with my brother though, nothing was lophane. “I shed a lot of tears on that pillow,” said Hudgins, who slept going to interrupt my evening. with it from 1964 until she married in 1973. In 1966 I got tickets to see The Beatles in Washington. That was big She named her cats Paul and Ringo and practiced writing The Bea- back in those days—teenagers from Middlesex County going to D.C. for tles’ autographs. In July 1964, Hudgins, her cousin Sandra Kahn, and A special thrill a concert—unheard of. We were all so excited. Our seats were almost Sue French Lewis and her sister Pat had a fl oat in a Deltaville parade at the top of the stadium, but when they ran out onto the stage, it was where they lip-synced to Beatles music played on a small tape player. by Debbie Holloman magical. So much screaming and jumping up and down. No one could “They really did bring us back to life. They were uplifting after going believe that we were actually seeing The Beatles. I can’t fi nd my old through the Kennedy assassination (in November 1963),” said Hudgins. I was eight years old when The Beatles arrived in the United States in albums I had of them, but I do remember that on every cover they had “They were the best thing to happen to me until my children were born.” February 1964, and I remember it like it was last week. My good friend suits on, and were clean cut, nothing like you see today. Hudgins and Sue Lewis took a group bus trip to the New York World’s Lynda Gann and I were so excited to watch The Ed Sullivan Show, but I Fair and were there at the same time as The Beatles, who were to play knew if I screamed like the girls in the audience, my dad would make me a concert in Shea Stadium. They made plans to sneak away from the turn off the television, which was the only one in the house and black- group and go fi nd The Beatles. On the week leading up to the trip they and-white of course. ‘Connected’ wrote letters to each other in “pig Latin,” thinking no one else could Lynda and I bought their records, “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “She read them. But their plans were foiled and they never got the chance to Loves You,” and “Please, Please Me,” and we played them over and over Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, owned “Poplar fi nd The Beatles. on her record player. Grove,” a historic estate in Mathews County on the East River. Hudgins and Lewis composed a letter to The Beatles on December 1, I never got to see The Beatles live, but I’ve seen Paul McCartney live According to local lore, Lennon wanted a house with “poles” 1964. It asks that the letter be delivered to The Beatles. “If you should twice; the fi rst time with my brother, and the second time, I took my (columns) in front. The estate indeed has massive white columns. not give it to them, we will therefore run away to Liverpool.” They never daughter Rebecca with me. That was a special thrill. My children have The Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal reported on March sent the letter. grown up listening to Beatles music, and both love it too. 10, 1983 that Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono gave the 22.5-acre prop- erty to a non-profi t organization, The Spirit Foundation, of New York City. The Fab Four Paul: Her favorite When John Lennon was shot on December 8, 1980, Betsy Hudgins of Deltaville, went to Poplar Grove hoping to ease the by Jimmy Rose Katherine Milby of Urbanna was only in the second grade when The pain of his loss. “I wanted to feel connected,” she said. Beatles hit the stage. Paul was her favorite. She still cherishes the “Meet I had the wonderful opportunity to see a Beatles concert. It was at the The Beatles” album that her brother gave her. old D.C. stadium in Washington, D.C., in 1966. Other groups that played that evening were “The Cyrkle,” and Bobby Hebb. All of us kids boarded “The Night That Changed America: a chartered bus in Hartfi eld and off we went. I believe that my parents See The Beatles slide show at SSentinel.com paid a total of $20 for the bus ticket and the ticket for the concert. It is a A Grammy Salute to the Beatles” will air on good memory being with good school friends and The Fab Four. Sunday, February 9, at 9 p.m. on CBS.