Section Police • B • Reports Lancaster County Sheriff Ronnie Crockett reported eight arrests during the past week. An Irvington Road man, 18, was June 10, 2004 charged June 1 with reck less and drunk driving. A Kilmarnock area man, 38, was KILMARNOCK, VIRGINIA charged June 1 with purchasing alcohol for an unauthorized person on May 21. A Lumberlost Road man, 47, was charged June 1 with contributing to All aboard the delin quency of a minor on May The Steamboat Era Musuem 31. opens to members on June Foundation awards A West Highview Drive woman, 19 and to the public at 31, was charged June 3 with making noon on June 20. Mean- annoying tele phone calls, profane while, the museum has or threat ening language over the been awarded a $40,000 competitive grants public airway, destruction of public grant by the Scott Opler property, and assault and bat tery on Foundation Inc. The new IRVINGTON—The River books, materials and facilitator May 28. museum will spend the Counties Community training for 90 Middlesex A Virginia Beach woman, 26, grant over a two-year Founda tion (RCCF) awarded its Middle School stu dents to par- was charged June 3 with assault and period to support archiving 2004 competitive grants total- ticipate in its Life Skills Train- battery and mis demeanor larceny and video production of its ing $10,000 to fi ve non-profi t ing program. on May 28. oral history project. Volun- organizations in the counties The $2,500 challenge grant to A Greentown Road man, 18, was teers are needed to help of Lancaster, Middlesex and the clinic will fund half the cost charged June 4 with assault and bat- continue the program. Northumberland during its of computers and soft ware for tery on June 4. re cent annual meeting at Rap- its dental program students. A Greentown Road woman, 39, pahannock Westminster-Can- In her report on the founda- was charged June 4 on a Westmore- terbury. tion’s 2003 activities, RCCF land County warrant with destruc- Planners A challenge grant of $2,500 director Margaret Nost said tion of property. to the Northern Neck Free 26 individuals, corporations and A White Stone area woman, 61, Health Clinic, provided by a organizations contributed over was charged June 4 with reckless donor, also was announced. $248,000 to donor-advised and drunk driv ing. to hear RCCF grant chairman Phil funds, scholarships and Other responses Booth reviewed the history of en dowments to be managed by On May 31, the sheriff’s staff RCCF’s competitive grant pro- RCCF for donor-chosen pur- responded to a reckless driving rezoning gram which began in 2003 and poses. At year end, RCCF had CASA board chairman Marilyn Creager (left) re ceives a complaint on Weems Road, a child plans for the 2005 pro gram. 21 individual funds and was competitive grant from foundation board member Phil neglect com plaint on Carters Creek proposals In presenting checks to repre- designated as a benefi ciary in Booth. Road, and a drunk and disorderly sentatives of the chosen orga- three charitable trusts for a to tal complaint on Rappahannock nizations he said, “These of close to $4 million in assets. Drive. LANCASTER—Two rezon- organizations are making a dif- The investment return for 2003 On June 1, the staff re sponded ing requests are set for public ference in our community and on endowed funds was 23 per- with Virginia State Police to a sin- hearing by the Lancaster plan- the foundation is pleased to cent. When introducing Bobby gle-vehicle ac cident in the 8600 ning commission on June 17 at be able to support their good Thalhimer, associate director block of Mary Ball Road. Response 7 p.m. at the courthouse in Lan- works.” of The Community Foundation was also made for a discon nected caster. The 2004 grants included serving Richmond and Central 911 call on Rappahan nock Drive The New Tides LLC is seek- $2,000 to Bay Aging for its Virginia (TCF), RCCF board where a distur bance was involved, ing reclassifi cation of a 9.43-acre MedCarry Program to provide chairman Tom Gosse said, a reck less driving complaint on Irv- Carters Creek prop erty formerly reimbursements to 75 volun teer “Since we began operations in ington Road, and a disorderly con- known as the Tides Lodge from drivers who provide trans- 1996, we have received the duct complaint at Rappa hannock general res idential use to multi- portation; $2,025 to the Delta- encouragement and support of General Hospital. The staff also family residential use for the ville Maritime Museum to fund TCF. As their affi liate, we are received a walk-in complaint of con struction of a four-fl oor, boat-building teams from three proud to be a part of the largest assault by threats and a complaint 55-foot-high, 65-unit condo- area high schools; $2,500 to community foundation in the from an Irvington resident about minium complex. the Northern Neck MicroEnter- Southeast, a group that is effec- threatening telephone calls. Coastal Land Development prise Program to purchase tive, mindful of its fi duciary On June 2, response was made to LLC is seeking reclassifi ca tion training materials for 15 Lan- duties and which maintains one First Street off Granville Bay Road of some 58 acres of Corro toman caster High School stu dents of the lowest overheads in the for a trailer fi re and an assault com- River property between Corro- who will participate in its fi eld.” plaint on Sandlin Drive. The staff toman Point and Wharton Grove Young Entrepreneur’s Pro gram; For information on establish- received complaints of larceny in from agricultural use to multi- $1,130 to the Northern Neck ing a bequest to benefi t a non- the Ottoman area, a larceny in the family residential zoning for the Court Appointed Spe cial Advo- profi t organization in Lan caster, 5300 block of Mary Ball Road, an construction of 30 three-bed- cates (CASA) for costs of Northumberland or Middlesex From left are Northern Neck Free Health Clinic board assault on Campbell Road, a weap- room, single-family dwellings training additional volunteers; counties, or the RCCF com- member Dr. Rocky Tingle, River Counties Community Foun- ons violation from a Kilmarnock including 20 waterfront dwell- and $2,500 to the Middlesex petitive grants, call Nost at dation board member Phil Booth and clinic board member area man and a report of larceny on ings with an es timated average Prevention Coali tion for text- 438-9414. Dr. John Deschamps. Irvington Road. of 100 feet of waterfront per lot. On June 3, response was made for a vandalism com plaint on King Carter Drive. Kilmarnock On June 4, response was made for a burglary complaint in the 4600 Twinge of snakebite soon turns painful block of Mary Ball Road and inves- sets hearing tigation of an assault and battery by Reid Pierce Armstrong The wound had started to bleed. incident on Pinckardsville Road. on budget BROWNS STORE—Mary Kober cleaned the bite, and her The staff also received a report of Jane Kober recently was bit ten by husband drove her to Rappahan- the larceny of a mower in the 6500 KILMARNOCK—The town a copperhead snake while work- nock General Hospi tal. block of Mary Ball Road and a council will hold a pub lic hear- ing in her yard. The Wilderness Medical walk-in complaint of vi olation of a ing on Kilmarnock’s proposed Walking through some taller In stitute recommends that peo ple child visitation or der. 2004-05 budget June 21 at 7 p.m. grass at the edge of the woods, bitten by a poisonous snake be On June 5, response was made in the town offi ce at 514 North Kober felt a twinge on her leg — taken immediately to the nearest for a boating accident off Green- Main Street. like thorns, she said. hospital. Remain calm and move vale Creek in which two boaters The $1,991,030 budget is $1 “I looked around and thought: as little as possible. The patient were safely re covered. The staff also million less than the current No bushes. Snakebite.” should be carried or allowed re sponded to a noise violation com- year’s. However, the current Kober knows her snakes fairly to walk very slowly. The bitten plaint on Beach Road, re ports of a budget refl ects $1.2 million in a well and turned around to see if ex tremity should be immobilized reckless driver in the Chinns Mill transfer of reserve accounts for she could spot one. Just behind and kept lower than the heart. area and the larceny of cash from St. sewer line and Main Street proj- her, recoiling to strike again, was Remove rings, watches or any- Andrews Lane. Also received were ects. a “fairly good-sized” copperhead, thing else that might re strict cir- complaints of vandalism to a vehi- No transfer of reserve ac counts about three feet long. culation if swelling occurs. The cle in the 2500 block of Irvington is included in the ad vertised Copperheads are the most wound should be washed. Do not Road and a larceny in the 500 block budget for 2004-05. common venomous snake Copperheads, the most common venomous snake in Virginia, cut and suck. Do not apply a of Rappahannock Drive. The proposed real estate tax en countered in Virginia. Al though are found in the Northern Neck. Mary Jane Kober of Browns tourniquet. Do not drink alcohol. On June 6, response was made rate of 14 cents per $100 re mains they are not generally aggressive, Store was bitten by a copperhead on May 26. She is recuperat- Do not ap ply ice or immerse the for a fi ght call at Rice’s Inn, a lar- unchanged from the cur rent year. they camoufl age well in the dirt ing at home now after being hospitalized for six days. wound in cold water. ceny of cash com plaint on Mock- However, the tax rate will be and can be stepped on easily. By the time Kober reached ingbird Lane, a motorist’s report of a applied toward reassessed prop- There are only about 10 While painful, the bite of a cop- holding, turned away from the the emergency room, the pain pedes trian interfering with traffi c on erty values ef fective this year in ac cidental snake bites in Vir ginia perhead is not considered lethal. menacing snake and slowly was unbearable, she said. Doc- Black Stump Road, a fi ght call near Lancaster County. The overall every year, said Donald Schwab, a “In all the years I have been walked the 60 feet back to her tors gave her high doses of pain Good Luck Road and Jesse DuPont values in creased countywide by wildlife biologist with the Depart- here, I have never seen one,” house on Brown’s Store Road. medication. Memorial Highway, an assault com- more than 35 percent. ment of Game and Inland Fisher- Kober said. “It was really shock- “By the time I got to the house, Her leg started swelling. Two plaint on Reynolds Farm Road, The town’s personal prop erty ies. Of those bites, 90 percent are ing.” it felt like somebody was pouring days later, the swelling had caused and a suspicious vehi cle complaint tax rate also remains un changed from copperheads. Kober dropped what she was liquid fi re into my leg,” Kober said. (continued on page B16) (continued on page B16) at 14 cents per $100.
AA CloserCloser LookLook by Jane Tims e accuse Rebecca Ford of With that breadth of leadership, she ward, she managed to sneak in a visit in operas as extras. I went to the sym- After his death in 1999, she moved playing hooky when she’s might have been chosen POJ modera- to Manassas for her grandson’s con- phony, to Mardi Gras, down to re- to Rappahannock Westminster-Can- W missing from that left-hand tor at any time. But her stars are cert.) hearsals for Little Theater in the Vieux terbury, where she serves as Chair for pew near the front of Campbell Me- aligned for this particular year and In the last week of June, she will Carre, that pot of sin. I volunteered Religious Life. Convinced that people morial Presbyterian Church. She as- momentous things are happening on join thousands of Presbyterians in with the recreation department. I road are brought together through worship, sures us, however, that when she’s not her watch. Richmond for the first General As- the streetcar, and it was safe.” she is particularly elated that the Black at Campbell she’s at some other Sunday she was in Ruckersville sembly to convene in that city since When girlfriends slept over, her History and Holy Week services have church in the Presbytery of the James helping to charter the mother insisted they go become tradition. wearing her moderator’s hat in what Blue Ridge Presbyterian “Despite all her Presbyterian hats, Rebecca to the Baptist church “I see my work here at RW-C as a is often an ambassadorial role. Church, the first new with Rebecca. When she calling,” she said. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) church in the presbytery was born a Baptist in Mississippi. The fourth stayed at their homes, “It continues to amaze me that God is divided into 173 presbyteries, or in a dozen years. The of five daughters, she moved with her family however, she went to uses me in such wonderful ways, but groups of area churches, that fit into congregation elected its their Presbyterian as long as God does, I will continue 16 regional synods. Rebecca is the first elders, who were to New Orleans at age 9, shed any provin- church, liked what she to serve.” elected moderator or chief layperson then ordained, and the cialism and embraced the spirit of the city.” saw and joined in 1953. Her passion is mission. At General of the Presbytery of the James, head- first pastor was installed, She earned a degree at Assembly she will ask Dr. Malumba quartered in Richmond and encom- and Rebecca proclaimed Blue Ridge 1847. The Presbytery of the James is Southern Louisiana College (now from the Democratic Republic of passing 112 churches in Central Vir- a fully chartered church. hosting the huge gathering. University) in Hammond and married Congo about the seminary and health ginia, including Campbell and St. “I’m part of the commission that is Despite all her Presbyterian hats, a Yankee who loved to travel. They clinic that Campbell Church supports Andrews. charged with this chartering,” said Rebecca was born a Baptist in Mis- lived in California, Nevada, Washing- there, and about the soybean project Rebecca has been active as an el- Rebecca, “so I’ve been a part of the sissippi. The fourth of five daughters, ton, Oregon, Utah and New Mexico. providing work for women widowed der at Campbell, as moderator of Pres- evolution of this. It’s so exciting. This she moved with her family to New They had five children and Rebecca by the revolution. byterian Women for the Presbytery of church has just caught fire.” Orleans at age 9, shed any provincial- did substitute teaching and Cajun and “From my first remembrance in the James, as an anti-racism facilita- Saturday she was in Washington, ism and embraced the spirit of the city. American catering. Finally in Vir- church,” said Rebecca, “the mission tor for the Synod of the Mid-Atlan- D.C., at Northeastern Presbyterian “New Orleans has that certain flair ginia, she worked in administration at field has intrigued me. I just wanted tic; and twice has attended General Church presenting the segment of a that gets mixed up with the joy I feel Christopher Newport College (now to reach out to the people that need Assembly, tantamount to the Presby- peacemaking seminar that involved in being a child of God,” she said. “As University) before going into business help from us, because they are so very terians’ national convention. our creation in God’s image. (After- a public school student, I got to sing with her husband, a contractor. needy and we are so wealthy.”
B2 Churches Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • June 10, 2004
Thanks to my parents, I have inherited very frag- rious creation of the hand of God. There are endless times in my life. I asked the Lord about it: ‘Lord, ile skin. I am bedecked with blotches and freckles. high sand dunes along a clean shoreline. you said that once I decided to follow you, you My thin, scaly covering does not respond well to In the early 1960s, I was a chaplain’s assistant at would walk with me all the way. But I noticed by sunshine. Therefore, my walks along the beach are Camp Lejeune, N.C. (Tough assignment, eh?) My that during the most troublesome times in my John Howard Farmer best limited to boss, a Navy life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t cloudy days, lieutenant com- understand why you left my side when I needed pastor, Irvington Baptist Church early mornings, mander of Pres- you most.’” byterian lean- “The Lord said, ‘My precious child, I never On The Beach or late-day ex- Wesley Presbyterian ings, had a favor- left you during your times of trial. Where you Many of us equate our love for sun, sand and cursions. That Weems ite religious see only one set of footprints, I was carrying devotion to a lifestyle that calls us to dream about has, however, not poem. It was you.’” languishing upon some far off beach. For old deterred my love “Footprints in Later still, my feet trod the sands of the Ha- folks, children, teens and newlyweds, it seems as for sand between the Sand.” A copy was on his office wall. He waiian Islands, the Pacific atoll of Rora Tonga, if there is a call to sea and sand that is almost the toes, wind in was glib in quoting it. Many a sermon made then New Zealand, and even a few not-so-glori- universal. the face, waves reference to the “footprints.” My pass to the ous shore spots. Always though, the sand be- My early years here along the Rappahannock, chasing my feet. beach has never left me. It was a rewriting of tween my toes, wind in my face, and ebbing Corrotoman and Chesapeake wet my appetite for Once while that poem. It anchored itself among my thought waves cleared away the weight of circumstances. beaches. The late hours I kept as a young adult serving a hitch in processes so securely that it has never left me. I fondly remember that shortly after Hazel along the beaches of my mind were ones of soli- the Marines, I My time in solitude among the dunes etched it became my bride, we stole away to a crescent of tude. Being alone with God on the beach has al- was discussing into my memory. I suspect it is a favorite of sand just beyond St. Armand’s Circle in Sarasota, ways returned a blessing to me. with an old salt my readers. Let’s read it again. Fla. By the second day, she rose abruptly from Being the 60th anniversary of “D-day,” the al- of a sergeant ma- “One night I had a dream. I was walking her beach chair, startled that she had actually sat lied forces’ frontal attack upon German-occupied jor my love for the ocean, for the beach. He said, along the beach with the Lord and across the skies and soaked up the environment for the better part France, we have all been jolted by horrific beach “Well, private, one of the loveliest beaches in North flashed scenes from my life. In each scene I noticed of a day and not been conscious of anything. She scenes. I have been emboldened by the pictures America is just over your shoulder.” My eyes must two sets of footprints in the sand. One was mine, had parked care and concern about family, of the survivors, politicians, heads-of-state, and have sent him a message my mouth was too timid and one was the Lord’s. friends, jobs, church, all; she was amazed that participants’ respectful pilgrimage back to such a to speak. His very next utterance was, “Here, let “When the last scene of my life appeared before she was isolated from self, lulled to oblivion by sad beach. Perhaps now we can place all that sad- me write you a pass and you can go out there.” me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand, and the dancing shade of palm trees, the gentle lap- ness behind us and offer it a special place in our Uncle Sam owned a spot on the eastern Carolina to my surprise, I noticed that many times along the ping of the gulf on the sands and the peaceful- hearts. We are free today because so many young Atlantic shore, which is a pristine haven for beach path of my life there was only one set of footprints. ness of it all. people once went to the beach. What a price they lovers. Of course, there were times when the nearby And I noticed that it was at the lowest and saddest Find a quiet dune of your own, steal away with paid for us. artillery range kept one in a low profile. It is a glo- God, even if it is only in your memory.
Baptist 10 a.m., Bible Classes Weems; 438-6659 p.m. Fairfi elds United Methodist Thursday, June 17: 11 a.m., Worship Rev. Rodney D. Waller, Pastor Trinity Episcopal 14741 Northumberland Highway, 5 p.m., Session Meets Wednesday, June 16: Sunday, June 13: Burgess; 453-2631 9:30 a.m., Church School 8484 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster Milder Presbyterian 12 noon, Women’s AA Sunday, June 13: Rev. Marion Paul White, Pastor Sharps Beulah Baptist 7 p.m., Fellowship and Sharing 11 a.m., Morning Worship Sunday, June 13: Sunday, June 13: 4448 Mary Ball Road, Lively; 462-5000 Wednesday, June 16: 9:30 a.m., Worship Service Kilmarnock Baptist Sunday School for children following 9 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday School Rev. Ronald Dunaway, Pastor 1 p.m., Mid-day Bible Study 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Worship with nursery Sunday, June 13: 65 East Church Street 7:30 p.m., Evening Bible Studies-Youth service 10 a.m., Sunday School Kilmarnock; 435-1703 and Adult Wicomico Parish Galilee United Methodist St. Andrews Presbyterian 11 a.m., Worship Bill and Mary Dell Sigler, Pastors 5191 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway 747 Hull Neck Road, 435 East Church Street, Thursday, June 10: Smithland Baptist Wicomico Church; 580-6445 Edwardsville; 580-7306 Kilmarnock; 435-3948 Bethany Baptist Church 5 p.m., Exercise Class 1047 Walnut Point Road Rev. Vernell M. Carter, Pastor Rt. 360, Callao Rev. W. Scott Dillard, Rector Rev. Dr. Thomas R. Coye, Pastor Friday, June 11: Heathsville; 580-2843 Sunday, June 13: Sunday, June 13: Thursday, June 10: 804-529-6890 5 p.m., Exercise Class Sunday, June 13: 10 a.m., Sunday School Rev. Kori Kiss 8 a.m., Communion, breakfast follows 9 a.m., Youth Ed.Ct. Sunday, June 13: 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday School with nursery 11 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Presbyterian Woman Lun- Sunday, June 13: 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Worship cheon 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Morning Worship Wednesday, June 16: 10 a.m., Communion Heathsville United Methodist 11 a.m., Coffee Hour 39 Courthouse Road, Heathsville Friday, June 11: 11 a.m., Worship 12 noon, Coffee Hour 7:30 p.m., Prayer and Bible Study 9 a.m., Disciple I Wednesday, June 16: Monday, June 14: Wednesday, June 16: 580-3630; James B. Godwin, Pastor: White Stone Baptist 10 a.m., Healing Service, Communion Sunday, June 13: Sunday, June 13: 7 p.m., Prayer 5 p.m., Exercise Class 8 a.m., Weekender’s Worship Tuesday, June 15: 517 Chesapeake Drive Thrift Shop: 9 a.m., Sunday School Calvary Baptist Dr. W. Dennis Martin, Pastor 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Worship 490 East Church Street 8:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., duPont Fund Trust- Sermon “Trash & Treasure” ees’ Meeting White Stone: 435-1413 Kilmarnock; 435-1052 [email protected] St. James Henderson United Methodist (John 12:34-38) Sunday, June 13: 10:30 a.m., WMU Meeting Anglican/Episcopal 72 Henderson Drive, Callao Tuesday, June 15: 5 p.m., Exercise Class www.whitestonebaptistchurch.org 8:45 a.m., Church School Saturday, June 12: Rt. 14 at 626, Mathews County 529-6769; Rev. Sue Ann Salmon, 7 p.m. Spice - Steph. Min 10 a.m., Devotions Wednesday, June 16: Rev. William T. Kump, 757-244-7955 Pastor Wednesday, June 16: 5 p.m., Exercise Class 9 a.m.-12 noon - Vacation Bible School 10:15 a.m., Worship with Communion Sunday, June 13: Roger Murch 436-9355 Sunday, June 13: 6 p.m. Disciple III at RWC 7 p.m., Radio Broadcast, 101.7 FM Lebanon Baptist Field Nursery Provided at 9:45 & 11 a.m. 1928 Prayer Book, 1940 Hymnal 10 a.m., Sunday School, all ages Wednesday, June 16: Carlton Milstead, Pastor 9:30-10 a.m., Church Library open Sunday, June 13: 11 a.m., Worship, traditional Wesley Presbyterian 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting First Sunday after Trinity 1272 Taylor Creek Rd. Sunday, June 13: 9:45 a.m., Sunday School for all ages 10 a.m., “Exploring the Bible” (Study) Irvington United Methodist Weems, 438-5853 Claybrook Baptist Lebanon 11 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Morning Prayer & Sermon 26 King Carter Drive, Irvington Sunday, June 13: 2242 Weems Road, 10 a.m., Sunday School Monday, June 14: 10 & 11 a.m., Child Care Provided 438-6800; Rev. John Biondolillo, Pastor 9 a.m., Worship Weems; 438-5570 11 a.m., Worship Service 7 p.m., Boy Scout Troop 235 Saturday, June 12: 10:15 a.m., Sunday School Rev. Daniel Mochamps, Interim Pastor 12 noon, Fellowship Dinner Tuesday, June 15: Lutheran 8 p.m., AA Children and Adult Thursday, June 10: Providence 7:30 p.m., Choir Practice Sunday, June 13: 7 p.m., Youth Committee Mtg. 10 a.m., Sunday School Saturday, June 19: 9:45 a.m., Sunday School other Sunday, June 13: Norwood 9 a.m.-12 noon - Vacation Bible School Apostles Lutheran 11 a.m., Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service Willie Chapel Baptist Main Street, Gloucester; 693-9098 Wednesday, June 16: Denominations 11 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday School 510 Merry Point Road, Lancaster Sunday, June 13: 7:30 p.m., Choir 7 p.m., Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Sunday School Lighthouse Baptist 462-5500; Rev. Michael Reed, Pastor 10:30 a.m., Worship Kilmarnock United Methodist Tuesday, June 15: Independent Rose Curry, Associate Minister 89 East Church Street, Kilmarnock Calvary Pentecostal 7 p.m., Pastor Search Committee Mtg. 7022 Jessie DuPont Memorial Highway Sunday, June 13: Good Shepherd Lutheran 435-1797; (Elevator access) John’s Neck Road, Weems 7:30 p.m., Madge Wright Circle Mtg. Wicomico Church, 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 2 miles North of Callao on Hwy. 202 Rev. Deborah T. Marion, Pastor 438-5393; Thelma Jones, Pastor Wednesday, June 16: 435-2435 11:15 a.m., Prayer and Praise Callao; 529-5948 Friday, June 11: 7:45 a.m., Radio Broadcast, 101.7 FM 7 p.m., Prayer Mtg. Dr. M. R. Shuman, Pastor 11:30 a.m., Worship with Communion Rev. Michael Ramming, Pastor 7 p.m., Praise & Worship Sunday, June 13: 7:45 p.m., Adult Choir Rehearsal Sunday, June 13: Wednesday, June 16: Sunday, June 13: Saturday, June 12: 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Coan Baptist 10 a.m., Sunday School 7:30 p.m., Bible Study 8:30 a.m., Worship accompanied by 6 p.m., Emmaus 11 a.m., Worship Heathsville; 580-2751 11 a.m., Worship/Children’s Church Sunday School Sunday, May 13: 7 p.m., Praise and Worship Rev. Robert Lee Farmer, Minister 6 p.m., Worship Church of god 9:30 a.m., Coffee fellowship 9 a.m., Early Worship Wednesday, June 16: Sunday, June 13: Wednesday, June 16: 10 a.m., Adult Bible Study 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 7:30 p.m., Worship 10 a.m., Sunday School 7 p.m., Prayer and Bible Study Tibitha Church of God Wednesday June 16: 11 a.m., Worship/HandbellProgram Chesapeake Christian Center 11 a.m., Worship Choir Rehearsal afterward 12 noon, Bag Lunch & Bible Study 12 noon Baked Potato & Salad Lunch Irvington Road, Irvington Nursery Provided for all Services 991 Fleeton Road, Reedville Tuesday, June 15: 453-4972; Living Water Lutheran 5 p.m., UMYF Thursday, June 10: 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Maple Grove Baptist Ben F. Stultz, Interim Pastor 303 S. Main St., Kilmarnock Tuesday, June 15: 7 p.m., Bible Study Wednesday, June 16: Windmill Point Road, Foxwells Home Phone 453-6647 Sam Simonovich 6 p.m., Trustee Meeting Sunday, June 13: 7 p.m., Prayer/Bible Study Richard C. Newlon, Minister Sunday, June 13: 529-6269 6 p.m., Praise Band 10 a.m., Worship Sunday, June 13: 10 a.m., Worship chapel behind Grace Episcopal Church 8 p.m., Al-Anon Meeting Corrottoman Baptist 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Sunday School Saturday, June 12: Wednesday, June 16: Christian Science Society 48 Ottoman Ferry Road, Ottoman 7:30 p.m., Chancel Choir Lancaster Women’s Building, 462-5674; Land deeded 1834 11 a.m., Worship 7 p.m., Study Group 2nd Saturday of each month Route 3, Lancaster Rev. Frank G. Schwall Jr., Pastor Morattico Baptist “Purpose Driven Life” 5-6 p.m., Worship & Bible Discussion Rehoboth United Sunday, June 13: Thursday, June 10: 924 Morattico Church Road, Wednesday, June 16: Trinity Lutheran Methodist Parish 10:30 a.m., Service and Sunday School 10 am., Exercise Group Kilmarnock; 435-3623 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting and children’s Woman’s Club Building, Virginia Street 435-1792; Rev. Joe Hammond, Minister Lesson/sermon: God the Preserver of Sunday, June 13: Rev. Craig Smith, Pastor activities Urbanna; 758-4257 Larry Burian, Associate Minister Man 9:45 a.m., Sunday School for All Ages Organized January 7, 1778 Warsaw Church of God Luther Baugham, Pastor Sunday, June 13: Wednesday, June 16: 11 a.m., The Ordinances of Baptism Sunday, June 13: 15 Church Lane, Warsaw Sunday, June 13: Bluff Point 7:30 p.m., Testimony Mtg. and the Lord’s Supper 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 333-4951; Rev. Danny Deuell Sr. 9 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Worship 7 p.m., Youth Meeting 11 a.m., Worship Sunday, June 13: Noon, Coffee Fellowship Church of Deliverance Monday, June 14: Mila 3734 Mary Ball Road, Lively; 462-0553 10 a.m., Sunday School Methodist Rev. Donald O. Conaway, Pastor 4 p.m., Exercise Group Mount Vernon Baptist 11 a.m., Morning Worship 9:45 a.m., Worship 7 p.m., Horseshoe League 269 James Wharf Road 10:45 a.m., Sunday School Sunday, June 13: White Stone; 435-1272 Wednesday, June 16: 10 a.m., Sunday School Tuesday, June 15: 7 p.m., Worship Afton United Methodist Rehoboth 4 p.m., Exercise Group Rev. Robert H. Sutherland Jr., Pastor 5130 Hacks Neck Road 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Worship 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Sunday, June 13: Episcopal Ophelia; 453-3770 10:45 a.m., Coffee Fellowship 7 p.m., Worship Wednesday, June 16: 9:30 a.m., Church School Rev. M. P. White, Pastor Wicomico Wednesday, June 16: 4 p.m., Exercise Group 11 a.m., Worship Sunday, June 13: 10 a.m., Sunday School 7 p.m., Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m., Gold Diggers New Friendship Baptist Grace Episcopal 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Worship Holy Tabernacle of God 7:30 p.m., Prayer/Bible Study Burgess (Elevator access) 303 South Main Street, 11 a.m., Worship Service Wednesday, June 16: Merry Point Road, Lancaster Rev. Steve Taylor, Pastor, 453-4235 Kilmarnock; 435-1285 Asbury United Methodist 3:30 p.m., Choir-Bluff Point Elder Nancy Pinn, Pastor Fairfi elds Baptist Rev. Hugh C. White, Rector Sunday, June 13: www.fairfi eldsbaptist.org Sunday, June 13: Foxwells; Rev. Thomas W. Oder White Stone 9:15 a.m., Coffee, juice and doughnuts Rev. Richard E. Fichter, Jr., Asst. Rector Sunday, June 13: United Methodist 10 a.m., Sunday School
To the cause of the church, this page is contributed in part by the following: Currie Funeral Home, Inc. Kilmarnock Antique Gallery 116 Church St. Lynn & Steve Bonner Kilmarnock www.virginia-antiques.com Member FDIC www.mcginneschevy.com Service Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • June 10, 2004 • B3 Obituaries Wilson E. Betsy Bowles Brown and Todd Elizabeth Savory, Viola Avery and also served as press secretary to “Better lives with age-defying thoughts from God” Brown, and Lynn Bowles; a Elnora Jones, and many nieces, U.S. Senators Ernest W. McFar- is the topic of this week’s Armistead brother-in-law, Dr. Curtis H. nephews, cousins and other friends. land (D-Ariz.) and Carl Hayden Christian Science Sentinel Program MATHEWS—Wilson Eugene Smith; a niece, Madison Smith; Funeral services were held May (D-Ariz.); as an assis tant to U.S. Armistead, 87, of Cobbs Creek two nephews, Marshall and Miles 29 at Beulah Baptist Church with Reps. Stewart L. Udall (D-Ariz.) Now airing on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. died June 4, 2004. Smith, all of Kilmarnock, a good pastor Ronald Dunaway offi ciating. and Morris K. Udall (D-Ariz.) and Mr. Armistead was a native of friend and former hus band, Dr. Inter ment was in Mount Olive Bap- as a legislative specialist in the Tune in Sunday, June 13 on WKWI Bay 101.7 FM Mathews County and a member Keith Byerman, and many friends tist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers National Park Service. From 1971 of Spring Hill Baptist Church. all over the country. were Tyrone Conaway, Daniel Lee, until his retirement, he was vice He was a U.S. Navy vet eran of A memorial service will be Antonio Conaway, Michael Lee, president for government relations World War II and re tired from the conducted by Rev. Mary Dell and Leon Laws Jr. and William Lee. at the Animal Health Institute in Naval Supply Center in Norfolk. Bill Sigler at Kilmarnock Baptist Washington, D.C. LIVING WATER LUTHERAN CHURCH He was a member of Oriental Church on Saturday, June 12, at Irvington E. His memberships included the Each month: Lodge No. 20 A.F.&A.M. and 1 p.m. A memorial service will National Press Club, the National 2nd Saturday~Worship & Bible a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite be held in Terre Haute at a later Harrison Democratic Club, the Capitol Hill date. Club, the Senate Press Secretar- Discussion Mason. LOTTSBURG—Irvington E. 4th Saturday~ He is survived by his wife of 63 Memorials may be made to the ies Association, where he served American Cancer Society and the Harrison, 85, of Lottsburg died as president in 1963, and the Holy Communion Service years, Evangeline C. Armistead; May 31, 2004. two daughters and sons-in-law, Diabetes Foundation. Potomac River Jazz Club. All Services 5 pm-6 pm Mr. Harrison was the former He is survived by his wife, Lisa Connie and Mark Fullerton of owner and operator of Harrison’s 303 S. Main St., Kilmarnock • Behind Grace Episcopal Church Kilmarnock and Beverly and Sevier; three daughters, Claire P.O. Box 818 • Kilmarnock, VA 22482 • 435-2005 • 529-6269 Lola B. Dove Radiator Service, a World War Kessinger Mathey of Buchanan, Sheldon Foster of Cobbs Creek; II Army veteran, and a charter www.livingwaterchapel.org a sister, Ruby Grubb; four grand- MONTROSS—Lola Butler N.Y.; Tina Kessinger of Ocean member of Northern Neck Bap- Springs, Miss., and Santa Fe, children, and fi ve great-grand- Dove, 78, of Montross, died June tist Church. children. 3, 2004. N.M., and Julia Sevier of Santa He is survived by his wife Monica, Calif.; a brother, Dr. Peter A memorial service and a Mrs. Dove was the widow of of 62 years, Mae Dowdy Harri- On Behalf of the Gregory Family Masonic service was con ducted Richard Hayden Dove, a member R. Kessinger of Kailua, Hawaii, son; a son and daughter-in-law, I. and a grandson, Ananda Cory. June 6 at Spring Hill Baptist of Popes Creek Baptist Church, a Wayne Harrison and Brenda Har- We extend our gratitude and love to Church in Cobbs Creek. Burial former volunteer with the North- Interment will be in Rome, N.Y., rison of Callao; four daughters at a later date. everyone who supported us due to was private. ern Neck Hospice Support Ser- and three sons-in-law, Doris and Memorials may be made to vices, and a member of the Raymond Tate of Montross, Patti John W. Wright the Spring Hill Baptist Church, Telephone Pioneers Association. the loss of our mother, and Bernard Brown of Lively, WEEMS —John Wesley Cobbs Creek, VA 23035, or the She was predeceased by a Janice Morris of Tappahannock, Mathews Volunteer Rescue daughter, Linda Jean Brewer, and Wright, 81, of Weems died May Rubinett Gregory. and Lisa and Tony King of Lotts- 26, 2004, at Henrico Doctors Squad, Mathews, VA 23109. four brothers, Richard Thomas burg; 11 grandchildren, and eight Butler, Warren S. Butler, Clyde Hospital in Richmond. He suf- We thank you all. great-grandchildren. fered a heart attack while hospi- M. Butler and Buford L. Butler. A funeral service was held Peggy L. Beatley She is survived by two sons talized for back surgery. The Gregory Family June 2 at Northern Neck Baptist Mr. Wright was born in Nash- and daughters-in-law, Richard H. Church with burial in the church LOTTSBURG—Peggy L. Dove Jr. and Faye Dove and ville, Tenn., and at tended Virginia Beatley, 61, of Lottsburg died cemetery. Tech where he studied agronomy. James A. and Sheila Dove, all The Rev. Ken Overby and June 3, 2004. of Montross; two sisters, Virginia He served in the U.S Army build- Mrs. Beatley is survived by a the Rev. Guy Ferrell offi ciated. ing air strips in Japan, some of Card of Thanks E. Nash of Montross and Ann B. Pallbearers were Robert Morris, daughter and son-in-law, Tracy Flemer of Colonial Beach; fi ve which are still in use. and Jeff Mozingo; her mother, Wally George Jr., Doug He was employed by the U.S. grandchildren, Alex Dove, David Rotenizer, Tony King, Edward The family of the late Roosevelt “Moses” Nickens would Mary Elizabeth Nash Headley, Petrillo, Greg Dove, Michael Cote Department of Agricul ture as an and three grandchildren, Spencer Brooks, Lawrence Gulick, Ernie agronomist and re tired after 30 like to express our appreciation and thanks for your many and Stephanie Dove, and a great- O’Bier and Pernell McNeal. Hon- Beatley, Rhoade Mozingo and grandson, Hayden Dove. years of service. acts of kindness in the loss of our loved one. We sincerely Emily Mozingo. orary pallbearers were Wallace He was married to Clare Funeral services were held June George Sr., Bernard Brown Sr., Funeral services were held June 6 at Popes Creek Baptist Church Gabriel for 22 years. They lived appreciate and have been touched by the cards, telegrams, 6 at Coan Baptist Church with Jeep Hobson, Sean Blosser, Ray- in Alexandria, built a re tirement with interment in the church cem- mond Tate, Billy Morris, Morgan flowers, visits and prayers as you expressed your love. Rev. Lee Farmer offi ciating. etery. home in Weems, and moved there Jenkins, Greg Parr, Randy With- in 1986. We ask your continued prayers for our family. Memorials may be made to the ers and Doug Hobson. Popes Creek Baptist Cemetery He was a member of Irving ton We thank God for this community who has Angela M. Cahn Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church. Fund, P.O. Box 592, Montross, Northern Neck Baptist Church made our grief a little easier to bear. VA 22520, or to the Montross He is survived by six chil dren WICOMICO CHURCH— Building Fund, P.O. Box 177, and many grandchildren. Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Callao, VA 22435. Angela Marie Cahn, 71, of Wic- Box 1174, Montross, VA 22520. He was buried in Mount Com- The Nickens Family omico Church died June 6, 2004. fort Cemetery in Alexandria on Mrs. Cahn was a former TRW May 29. Systems analyst for Naval Ship Wilma E. Eddy Janet P. King Acquisition. In memory of She is survived by her hus- KILMARNOCK—Wilma Eileen IRVINGTON—Janet P. King, 82, band, Robert Arnold Cahn; three Eddy, 91, died peace fully in her formerly of Fredericksburg, died Kevin O’Neil Smith daughters, Andrea Cahn of Alex- sleep May 31, 2004, in Kilmar- June 7, 2004, at Rappahannock August 11, 1981 to June 12, 1999 andria, Tracy Gillespie of Louisa, nock. Westminster-Canterbury near Mrs. Eddy was born in Flush- It has been 5 years since we heard your voice, Adele Fischer of Midlothian; a Irvington, where she had resided saw your smile, and felt your touch. son, Jeffrey Cahn of Marietta, ing, Mich., on November 23, for the past fi ve years. 1912, to Amy and Floyd Byrne. Over the years we have been strength- Ga.; a granddaughter, Danielle M. Born in 1921 in Atlanta, Ga., ened and comforted by God’s word: Cahn; two sisters, and a brother. She married Waring A. Eddy to Margie Woodbury Pearson and Funeral services were June 9 at in 1931 and they lived in Michi- Harold John Cory Pearson, Mrs. “For I am persuaded that neither death Currie Funeral Home in Kilmar- gan and later in Lighthouse Point, King moved to Fredericksburg in Fla. nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor nock. 1945 at the time of her marriage powers, nor things present, nor things to She was a homemaker and to Francis M. King, who died in mother of two children, Gerald come . . . shall be able to separate us from the 1988. love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Mary Margaret and Nancy. She resided at May- She was a member of Ann fair House in Kilmarnock since Page Garden Club, St. George’s ~ Romans 8:38-39 B. Bowles 2001. Episcopal Church, Mary Wash- You have not been forgotten. You will always hold a She is survived by her son ington Hospital Auxiliary, Vir- Dr. Houghton place in our hearts and minds. KILMARNOCK—Mary-Mar- Gerald Eddy of White Stone; a ginia Association of Hospital granddaughter, Carolyn McKen- Love, your Mom (Wanda), Dad (Larry) and Sis (Donna garet Byerman Bowles, 54, of Auxiliaries, Fredericksburg Area to speak Lynn). The Family Terre Haute, Ind., died June 8, zie of Rockville, Md.; a grandson, Museum, National Society of Douglas Eddy and a great-grand- Dr. Micah Houghton, M.D. 2004, in Kilmarnock after a brief Colonial Dames, the Fredericks- of Atlee Family Physicians in illness. daughter, Claire Eddy, both of burg School Board, and many Hamilton; a brother, Lawrence Rich mond will speak at the Ms. Bowles was the direc tor of other organi zations where she Woman’s Missionary Union of student services in the women’s Byrne of Memphis, Tenn.; a served as an offi cer, board sister, Leora Bolt of Grand Haven, Kilmarnock Baptist Church on St. Andrews Presbyterian Church external degree pro gram at Saint member, or committee chair- June 15. He will discuss his Mary-of-the-Woods College in Mich.; 12 nieces and nephews, man. most in Michigan, and her friends recent medical mission to the Terre Haute. In 1962, she was named “First Dominican Re public. He is the She was and bridge partners at the May- Lady of Fredericksburg” by the fair House. son of Rev. and Mrs. John born February Beta Sigma Phi soror ity. Houghton of Kil marnock. 21, 1950, in She was predeceased by a Richmond to Rubinett L. Gregory brother, John W. Pearson, and a Milton R. and nephew, Jonathan Cory Pearson. Margaret LIVELY—Rubinett Laws Greg- She is survived by a daugh ter Bowles. ory, 65, died May 24, 2004, at and son-in-law, Anne and Ronald VBS puts She gradu- Henrico Doctor’s Hospital in Rich- Silver of Burgess; two grand- ated from Nor- mond. daughters, Constance Woodbury Please Join Us thumberland Ms. Bowles Mrs. Gregory was born Oc tober Silver of Burgess; two grand- ‘Spotlight High School in 8, 1938, to Ida B. and Randolph daughters, Constance Woodbury INFORMAL SUNDAY SERVICE 1968. She earned a bache lor’s Laws of Nuttsville. Silver of Bradenton, Fla., and She attended A.T. Wright High 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. June, July & August in English and American studies Sarah Chancellor Silver of Ches- on Jesus’ Our informal “weekenders” Sunday Service is open to all. at Anderson College in 1972, a School in White Stone. apeake; a brother, Richard Cory master’s in American studies at She was a member of Beu lah Pearson of Fredericksburg; a Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Wic- A great way to start your summer Sunday. Purdue University in 1974, and a Baptist Church in Lively and also nephew, William S. Pearson; four omico Church will hold its annual Come as you are. master’s in library and informa- was affi liated with Sharon Baptist nieces, Constance P. Duquette, vacation Bible school Monday, June tion science at Indiana University Church in Weems, where she a Patricia P. Stock, Barbara P. 14, through Friday, June 18, from Need a ride back to your boat or hotel? If you can get here, a in 1995. member of the Sharon Community Bieber and Alison P. Elder, and an 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s member will get you back. Choir. The theme is “Spotlight on For more than 10 years she was American Field Service daugh- 804-435-3948 • 1-800-435-4773 editor of Bridges, a newsletter She married Ernest James Greg- ter, Mette Habberstad of Norway, Jesus.” for women’s exter nal degree stu- ory Sr. on May 5, 1956. who lived with the family in There will be classes for pre- Located at 435 East Church St., Route 200, Kilmarnock dents, and served as Junior Class She was a certifi ed nursing assis- 1965-66. schoolers, primary, juniors, teens, advisor, coordinating Ring Day tant at the Lancashire Convalescent A graveside service will be young adults and se niors. There will at the Woods. She was an adjunct and Rehabilita tion Center in Kilmar- held Thursday, June 10, at 11 a.m. be daily Christian education les- nock for about 30 years. She also sons, arts and crafts, games, fun instructor teaching English com- at the City Cemetery in Freder- In Memory of position, literature and women’s worked as a private duty nurse in icksburg. ac tivities, songs and snacks. history courses. In 1996, she the community. In lieu of fl owers, the family Van transportation can be pro- was awarded the Sister Mary She was predeceased by her requests that donations be made vided by calling Deacon Wilbert George Joseph Pomeroy Faculty Excel- father, Randolph Laws; three broth- to St. George’s Episcopal Church Conaway at 435-3725 in advance. lence Award. She was also active ers, Alonzo, Charles and Robert; a in Fredericksburg, or Shiloh Bap- For more informa tion, call Rev. in college staff organizations. sister, Lucille, and a daughter, Tina. tist Church (Old Site) Home Mis- Dwight Seawood at 435-3725. Robinson Prior to joining Saint Mary-of- She is survived by four sons sions in Fredericksburg. the-Woods College, she was an and daughters-in-law, Ernest James Kilmarnock 7-12-36 - 6-9-03 instructor in the English Depart- Gregory Jr. and Marilyn of Beau- Frederick A. It’s been 1 yr. since you slipped into eternal rest ment at Indiana State University, mont, Texas, Raymond Leon and a graduate teaching instructor at Denise Gregory of Cameron, La., Kessinger Church to host Sometimes God picks the flower that’s still in Purdue University, and worked Melvin Charles and Sherry Greg- full bloom in Dean’s Offi ce of Natural Sci- ory of Weems and Ronnie Rydell WEEMS—Frederick A. “Fritz” The rosebud that’s chosen we feel he’s picked of Weems; two daughters, Theresa Flag Camp ences at the University of Texas Kessinger, 79, died June 7, 2004, too soon. in Austin. Diane Tunstall of Baltimore and in Weems after a long illness. Flag Camp International un der She also served as the pro ject Joann Gregory of Weems; 11 grand- Mr. Kessinger was born Decem- the direction of Buz Menhardt He walks among the blossoms giving them archivist for the Martin Photo- children, Tim, Tina, Jar red, Alice, ber 12, 1924, in Rome, N.Y., and and the Kilmarnock Seventh-Day eternal rest. Kencola, James, Tekecia, Sherita, graph Collection, a 50-year pic- served three years in the Army Adventist Church will have a Flag And I know that it must have pleased him torial history of Indiana State Melvin III, Damion and Donovan; fi eld artillery dur ing World War II, Camp July 19 through 23. The camp University, and undertook a study 10 great-grandchildren; her mother, including duty in the Philippines. will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at because he chose my very best. of the Young Women’s Club of Ida B. Laws; two brothers and He at tended Stanford University, the Seventh-Day Adventist Church Your life was earnest sisters-in-law, Willie and Lucille Terre Haute. She said that her Illinois College and the Univer- at 401 South Main Street in Kilmar- Your action was kind ac complishments were “a refl ec- Gregory and Leon and Mary Greg- sity of Arizona studying journal- nock for children ages 6 to 14. tion of the range of opportuni ties ory; two sisters and brothers-in- ism. Activities will include crafts, A generous hand made possible by a liberal arts law, Shirley Ann and Louis and As a young newsman, he served Bible lessons, stories, skits, games, And an active mind education.” Tessie and Cornell; three aunts, Ana- with the United Press in Tucson singing, nature lessons and music We miss your laughter, charming personality She was predeceased by her bell Thomas, Janet Imes and Laura and Phoenix, Ariz., and in Port- lessons for the harmonica. father and a sister, Marilyn Hines; a brother-in-law, Walter land, Ore., and as a reporter and The fee is $70. Registration will and handsome smile. Bowles Smith. Gaines; three sisters-in-law, Lillie editor with the Tucson Daily Cit- be held on Monday, July 19, begin- She is survived by her mother; Mae Smith, Elizabeth Laws and izen, and as an editor of F-D-C ning at 8:30 a.m. For more informa- Your wife Rosie & family two sisters and a brother-in-law, Barbara Jean Laws; spe cial friends, Reports (“The Pink Sheet”). He tion call 435-1371 or 435-1252. B4 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • June 10, 2004 THE GOOD DOCTORS Heroes are welcome FREE SEMINAR SERIES at HUMC Bible school The complicated Henderson United Methodist Supper will be served Monday reception to follow in the social Church in Callao will hold through Thursday from 5:45 to hall. vacation Bible school June 21 6:30 p.m. The Bible school is Remember to wear a hero through 25. The theme is “Hero from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Parents color each night for a special pregnancy: Quest.” are asked to come to the sanctu- prize. On Monday, wear some- Participants will learn about ary to pick up their children at thing yellow; Tuesday, purple; some of the heroes of the Bible, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, blue; Thursday, How to improve outcomes learn new songs, make new On Friday, June 25, parents, green; and Friday, red. friends and make crafts, includ- relatives and friends are in vited All children ages two to teens ing making stepping stones for to come hear what the children are invited to partici pate. For the home. learned, see all the things that more information, call Almeda The younger heroes will make were created, and hear the songs McKenney at 529-7244 (eve- capes, plus other fun and excit- the children learned. The pro- ning), or Pastor Sue Ann Salmon Friday, June 18, 12:00 noon ing crafts. gram begins at 7:30 p.m. with a at 529-6676. Forest Campus Join Dr. Roderick Love of Commonwealth Perinatal Associates for lunch to learn how Good Shepherd to celebrate patients with certain medical disorders – who were once discouraged from having children – can now look forward to happy, healthy pregnancies. pastor’s 35th anniversary For more information on this FREE seminar or to reserve your seat, call 320-3627. The members of Good Shep- continued his mili tary ministry in herd Lutheran Church in Callao the Naval Re serve. will celebrate Pastor Michael E. In 1991, he was awarded the Ramming’s 35th anniversary of Bronze Saint Martin of Tours ordination with a special worship Medal by the LCMS in recogni- service and fellowship June 20 at tion of 20 years of min istry to the 8:30 a.m. military. He retired from the mil- The theme for the day will be itary in 1996, as 7th Fleet Chap- “You Never Can Tell!” lain. Ramming brought a wealth of As a military chaplain, Ram- experience to the church when he ming served every branch of the began his ministry there in Sep- military to which Navy chaplains tember 2002. A native of Texas, he can be assigned. He spent much has served congregations across time at sea and served in three dif- the coun try and is a retired Navy ferent overseas, forward deployed chap lain. units. “We really hope our community Ramming has a grown son, friends and neigh bors will join us Martin Ramming, and a grand- The word is out. in this cele bration,” said fellow- daughter, Victoria Ramming, who ship chair Carol Rosicky. “All are Pastor Michael E. Ramming live in Texas. During his 35 wel come.” years of or dained ministry, he “Pastor Ramming’s ministry has ters, and will represent area LCMS served multiple terms as Circuit been a real blessing,” said congre- churches as pastoral delegate to Counselor in the California- gational president Bob Jung. “His the National Convention in July Nevada-Hawaii (CNH) and Texas energetic and lov ing personality 2004. Districts. has been con tagious, not just for Ramming graduated from While in the CNH District, our church, but also the commu- Concordia Lutheran Seminary in he was a member of the dis trict nity. His Bible studies come alive Saint Louis, Mo., in 1969. He board of directors; super visor of because of his knowledge of the was ordained by then LCMS Bethel Center for the Develop- Scripture and his world travels.“ president Dr. Oliver R. Harms mentally Disabled in San Fran- Ramming followed in the foot- at the 150th Anniversary Cele- cisco and a member of the board steps of his father, Rev. Martin bration of Trinity-LCMS in Port of directors for Stern School for E. Ramming, also a Lutheran Arthur, Texas, where his father the Learning Disabled in San Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) was the pas tor and led the ordi- Francisco. clergyman and military chaplain. nation ser vice. While serving in Texas, he was Ramming currently serves as Ramming began his ministry the supervisor of Grace Lutheran Lancashire Convalescent & president of the Northum berland at Good Shepherd in Mem phis, School in Killeen; pastoral advi- Ministerial Association; is an Tenn., (1969-72). Fol lowing eight sor for the Texas District of active supporter of Interfaith years of active duty as a Navy the Lutheran Lay men’s League; Rehabilitation Center is now accepting Service Council; is a longtime chaplain (1972-1980), he served member of the Concordia Coun- member of the Mili tary Offi cers Bethel Church and Center in San cil of Concor dia University of new resident applications. Association of America, holding Francisco, Calif., (1980-90), and Austin, and a member and sec- If the time has come when your elderly loved one needs more professional nursing the positions of chaplain and board Grace Lutheran Church & School, retary of the Texas District member in several different chap- Killeen, Texas, (1990-2002). He Communica tions Commission. care, we are currently accepting applications. Please contact Sharon Robins, our Administrator, and make an appointment. She can answer your questions, give you a tour, explain how Medicare or Medicaid may help with payment, and guide you in making your decision. Be assured that your elderly loved one will be in the care of Church Notes people you know.
■ Family Day set ■ Rev. Clark to speak Lancashire Convalescent Morning Star Baptist Church The annual Women’s Day Ser- ■ Sharon plans events & Rehabilitation Center in Heathsville will host a Family vice at Angel Visit Baptist Church in On June 13, the youth min istry 287 School Street and Friends day on June 20 at Dunnsville will be on Sunday, June of Sharon Baptist Church will cel- Kilmarnock,VA • 804-435-1684 3:30 p.m. 13, at 11 a.m. Rev. Kimberly Clark ebrate its Annual Day at 4 p.m. and www.vahs.com The guest speaker will be of Shiloh Baptist Church of Peters- Revival Services will be held June Rev. Marvin Johnson of Mara- burg will deliver the message. 14, 15 and 16. natha Baptist Church of Colonial Devotions begin at 7:30 p.m. and In the care of people you know. Beach. The musical guests will ■ Rev. White to speak Revival services will begin at 8 be the New Singing Disciples. Hal White will speak at the Uni- p.m. Rev. Tyrone Nelson, youth tarian Universalist Fellowship of the director of the Baptist General Con- ■ St. Francis de Sales Rappahannock on Sunday, June 13, vention, will be the guest speaker plans Bible school at 10:30 a.m. at the Woman’s Club each night. “Being on God’s Team” is the of White Stone. His topic is “How, ■ theme for St. Francis de Sales Then, Shall We Live?” Mount Vernon sets Church vacation Bible school at The Rev. Hal White, a re tired Bible school De Sales Hall on Church Street Episcopal priest and li censed pro- Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Kilmarnock June 14 through fessional counselor, serves on the in White Stone will present its June 18 from 8: 45 to l1:30 a.m. board of the Bay Center for Spiri- annual vacation Bible school June Classes will be held for ages tual Development where he teaches 21 through 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. three to 12 years. Volun teers classes and leads groups. He and his The theme is “Castlekids Choos- welcome to assist. Call Mei-Li wife, Sally, are Hospice volunteers. ing to Serve the King.” Beane at 435-0803 or email [email protected] to regis- (continued from page B2) ter children or grand children, or W Churches . . . . to volunteer. River of Life Assembly of God Sunday, June 13: 10:30 a.m., Worship ■ Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock; 438-5307 Observance set Rev. Leroy Froyen, Pastor Victory Temple Church The Senior Missionary Soci- Sunday, June 13: 1252 Morattico Road 10 a.m., Sunday School Rev. Annie Gaskins, 462-5512 ety of Calvary Baptist Church in 11 a.m., Worship and Children’s Kilmarnock will observe its 64th Sunday, June 13: Church, ages 4-9 10 a.m., Sunday School Anniversary on June 27 at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 16: 11 a.m., Praise and Worship The speaker will be Sharon E. 7 p.m., Bible Study Friday, June 18: Taylor, a student at the Samuel Seventh-Day Adventist 7 p.m., Bible Study Dewitt Proctor School of Theol- 401 South Main Street, Kilmarnock White Stone Clinton M. Adams, Pastor Church of the Nazarene ogy at Virginia Union University 804-925-1175/804-443-1821 in Richmond, where she is pursu- Ministry Center & Offi ce: 419 Rappah- Thursday, June 10: annock Drive, White Stone; ing a Master of Divinity. Music 7 p.m., Bible Class Offi ce hours: Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. will be rendered by the Ebenezer Saturday, June 12: 435-9886 9 a.m., Worship Service Rev. Jim Jackson, Pastor Baptist Church Gospel Chorus of 10:30 a.m., Sabbath School Warsaw. Rev. Brad Grinnen, Pastor St. Francis de Sales Catholic Worship Center: school building, corner ■ 151 East Church Street, Kilmarnock of Windmill Point Rd. & Beach Rd. Rickshaw Rally set Rev. James C. Bruse, Pastor Saturday, June 12: Bethany Baptist Church in Saturday, June 12: Food Bank distribution at 9 a.m. @ Min- Callao will hold an exotic Far 4-4:40 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation istry Center East race like no other. Stu dents 5 p.m., Vigil Dinner & A Movie@ Ministry Center to Sunday, June 13: benefi t Teen Mission to Navajo Nation will race to the Son and on this 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., Mass Sunday, June 13: challenging rally course they will Monday - Friday Worship Center: experience exciting Bible stories, 9 a.m., Mass 9:30 a.m., Sunday School, 10:45 a.m., Praise/Worship Service & amazing crafts, music with an The Church of Jesus Christ Children’s Church Asian fl are, unusual snacks and of Latter-Day Saints Nursery provided fun recreation. Corner of Rt. 3 & Devil’s Bottom Rd. Ministry Center: The Rickshaw Race begins on Sunday, June 13: 6 p.m., A.F.T.E.R. Hour for teens 9:30 a.m., Meeting Monday, June 14: June 20 at 6 p.m. at the church. Tuesday & Wednesday: 6:30 p.m., First Place Weight Loss Pro- For more information, call Joanne 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Genealogical Library gram @ Ministry Center Forman at 804-529-7755. Open to Public Tuesay, June 15: The Lord’s House 7 p.m., Overcomer’s Outreach & Minis- 1027 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway try Center ■ Burgess; 453-7773 Wednesday, June 16: Women’s program set Rev. Enid DeArmon 6:00 p.m., Women’s Bible Study @ Min- Beulah Baptist Church in Thursday, June 10: istry Center Lively will hold a Women’s Day 7 p.m., Ministry Training Thursday, June 17: program at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sunday, June 13: 6:30 a.m., Women’s Prayer & Ministry 7 p.m., Worship Center June 13. 7:30 p.m., Men’s Breakfast at Lee’s The speaker is Rosemary Curry Unitarian Universalist Restaurant Fellowship of the Rappahannock Saturday, June 19: of Lancaster. The guest choir Woman’s Club of White Stone is from First Baptist Church in 7 p.m., River Sounds Coffee House & 560 Chesapeake Drive Ministry Center Heathsville. The colors are red White Stone and white. 758-4790; L. Lowrey Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • June 10, 2004 • B5
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Singing in harmony The Northern Neck Bay Tones (above) presented a Summer Concert on June 6 at Festival Halle in Reedville. A Rose by Any Other Name by Jackie Willis Cyndy’s Bynn Last weekend, I was privi- used for many years. of course leged to judge a rose show in And since it’s June already, Baltimore. The show was held it’s almost time to start putting in a beautiful old mansion dat- down Mills Magic again. This is ing back to the 1860s. Although an organic dry feeding which is it was a small show, the quality released slowly. I use two cups of roses was out standing. It was for large roses and a half-cup for diffi cult to pick a Queen from miniatures. I spread this around the ten or so from which to the bushes at the drip line and choose. If you have an opportu- scratch it in. Don’t forget to water Shoes & Handbags nity to at tend a rose show, do so. be fore and after feeding. You’ll fi nd it rewarding and edu- Mills Magic can be pur chased cational. locally as can chemicals for We’ll be feeding again to day, spraying. Remember that you 20% OFF using Peter’s 20-20-20 (one table- need both systemic and contact spoon per gallon of water) and sprays, and you also need to alter- fi sh emulsion (the same ratio). nate sprays so the disease spores With the number of roses we have don’t be come immune. Davis wins raffle to feed, we’ll be using 30-gallon I have two handouts about this plas tic containers with a pump. that I’ll be happy to send you. Pat Davis (left) won a print donated by the P. Buckley Moss This goes really fast as op posed Send an SASE to me at P.O. Box Society raffled for philanthropic projects at the Lancaster to the bucket brigade, which I 87, Merry Point, VA 22513. Thursday, Friday & Saturday Woman’s Club 70th Anniversary Yesteryear Fashion Revue. Cindy Pittman (right) of Rappahannock Hang Ups donated (Excludes special orders) the framing. Service agencies receive youth www.cyndysbynn.com tobacco use prevention grants Store Hours: Monday –Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Latest Fashions • Decorative Home Accessories • Elegant and Fun Gifts Lancashire Lines The Virginia Tobacco Settle- Locally, the Middle Peninsula- by Helen Gaines ment Foundation (VTSF) board Northern Neck Community Ser- VIRGINIA ST., URBANNA • 758-3756 of trustees last week issued a vices Board received $67,021 and June came in with a fl urry pictures of magnolia blossoms. program evaluation contract, four the Three Rivers Health District of activities for Lancashire Louise Dunaway helped design marketing contracts and 81 com- received $33,751. residents. Everyone celebrated and sew a ring bearer’s pillow munity program contracts. The Virginia Tobacco Set- Memorial Day on Monday with for our wed ding event on June Community program contracts tlement Foundation was estab- visits from family and friends as 28. T.J., our therapy pet, vis- are issued to implement youth lished in 1999 to lead a they remembered loved ones. ited later that day. tobacco use prevention programs statewide effort to reduce and River Birch Gifts On Tuesday, residents chat- Residents held a hymn sing directly with Virginia youth. Total prevent the use of tobacco prod- ted about the year 1949 and on Friday. Miss Nancy and community program funding is ucts by youth in Virginia. The the price of gasoline and post- Miss Betty led the inspira tional $4,160,685. VTSF is funded with 10 per- age stamps and new cars that music. Folks showed apprecia- Programs being implemented cent of Virginia’s share of the year. Later, residents exercised tion to the housekeeping, laun- address issues relative to tobacco 1998 Master Settlement Agree- to songs from the 1950s and 60s dry and maintenance staff for use prevention, including pri- ment (MSA). The MSA was such as “Willie and the Hand their work with a re ception and mary tobacco use prevention edu- negotiated between the nation’s Jive” and “Wooly Bully.” certificates of ap preciation. cation, tobacco use cessation, tobacco manufacturers and the Bingo was played with Residents fi lled the main dining early tobacco use intervention attorneys general of 47 states Melvin Bromley winning the room for bingo on Saturday. and reduction, youth empower- who jointly fi led a lawsuit most games. The folks enjoyed a worship ment and social skills building. against the manufacturers. Several residents ventured to service led by Joan Foster on the Gloucester Wal-Mart on Sunday and sang many hymns. Wednesday and enjoyed lunch Handmade baskets of personal Bayway Daylilies # and shopping. Back home, Phyl- items were made and donated lis Norris led residents in Bible to residents by a group of teen- 700+ varieties study and beach time where the agers and their leader from -./,00# folks examined types of sea- Grace Episcopal Church in shells and listened to the sounds Kilmarnock. Thanks to Mark Come see the spectacular colors of the ocean and seagulls play- Rhodes, Jonathan Somers, Wil- # $$ ing in the back ground. liam Somers, Hannah Newman, Andy is out of the cockpit and in the garden full time. Miss Marie delighted resi- Alexandra Newman, Carter dents with her keyboard music Clark, Matthew Newman and with songs like “Somebody Mrs. Debbie Rhodes. Folks will rd th Loves You” and “Anytime” on re ceive the baskets of goodies “Peak” color - 3 & 4 week of June Thursday. Residents ex pressed during an upcoming “Gone Open Daily Tues. thru Sat. 9 am-4 pm • Sun 12-4 pm their artistic talents, painting Fishing” game. 273 Pine Tree Point Drive • Burgess, VA • 804-453-6827 Local Toastmaster receives organization’s highest award Doug Small recently completed the Toastmasters Inter national requirements to achieve its high- est level of Distinguished Toast- Special !" " #" master. Over the past six years, Small $ % has given over 70 speeches on topics ranging from the old & ' % Appalachian “Jack Tales” to the abstract concepts of monetary !()* * $ theory. Small has served clubs in vari- + , ous capacities of public re lations, membership growth, education, Doug Small secretary and club president. Prior to relocating to the Kilmarnock Small was recently elected to $ " area, he served as club president serve his district as the di vision in Lynchburg where he led the governor, helping to develop the club to the highest level of Presi- leadership skills of seven area & + dent’s Distinguished Club status. governors who monitor the suc- Small also was selected as Vir- cess of 40 clubs in Virginia. ginia’s Area Governor of the Year Recently, he was elected club for 2001-02. During this year, he president for the Rappahannock assisted in char tering two new Toast masters Club in Irvington. clubs and dou bling the club mem- The Rappahannock Toast- bership in his area. masters Club meets the fi rst Small teaches each year at and third Mondays at Rappa- Boy’s State, offering some of hannock Westminster Canter bury the Commonwealth’s brightest in Irvington at 7 p.m. Saluda Rt. 33 Deltaville boys tips on more effective speak- Toastmasters clubs are open to Rt. 17 Robins ing and presentations. Small will adults 18 years and older who Shell RIV ER BIRCH again teach a sem inar at this wish to develop better communi- $50 off all Weber Gas Grills School year’s Boy’s State in Lynchburg. cation and leadership skills. Local Prior to his re cent move to this community orga nizations and/or already assembled and ready to go toll free: (866) 758-8814 • (804) 758-8814 area, Small designed and imple- individuals wishing to learn more Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9–5 mented a mentoring program for about the opportunities provided MIDDLESEX LAWN & GARDEN, INC. NOW OPEN SUNDAYS, 1–5 his local Master Gardeners group, by Toastmasters or information We will deliver locally and ship anywhere in the U.S. which was another component of about disability services, his fi eld Rt. 33, Locust Hill, 6 miles east of Saluda Rt. 33-Located next to Locust Hill Post Offi ce, the Distinguished Toast masters of expertise, can reach Small by Phone: (804) 758-2596 5944 General Puller Hwy. Locust Hill, Va. program. calling 436-3231. Check out our new web page www.riverbirchgifts.com B6 Business Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • June 10, 2004 Gov. Warner launches new Riverside earns Gold Seal Virginia wine industry plan The Joint Commission on Hospital earned the JCAHO Accreditation of Healthcare highest honor, the Gold Seal of Gov. Mark R. Warner last week To implement the strategy, a Organizations (JCAHO) Approval. announced the fi rst-ever strate- new Virginia Wine Board has recently conducted a two-day “Riverside believes that par- gic plan for the Virginia wine been established, effective July 1. survey at Riverside Walter Reed ticipating in the JCAHO sur vey industry. The plan is the work Members of the new board are Hospital in Gloucester. improves care by striving to meet of the Virginia Wine Study Work Anthony Champ of White Hall JCAHO was founded in 1951 state-of-the-art strate gies that Group, an initia tive established in Vineyards, Patrick Duffeler of and is an organization help to improve safety and the August 2002 to develop strategies The Williamsburg Winery, Doug- dedicated to continuously quality of care,” said Bob Bryant, for the improvement and expan- las Flemer of Ingleside Planta- improving the safety and qual- vice president and administrator. sion of Virginia’s wine indus try. tion Vineyards, William Moses of ity of the nation’s healthcare “I am extraordinarily proud and The governor announced the Kluge Estate Winery, Jose Mure- through a voluntary accredita- humbled by the results of our plan at a ceremony at the State jon of Mount Juliet Winery, Luca tion process. survey and commend all staff on Capitol honoring the winners of Paschina of Barboursville Vine- The survey, conducted by their dedication to exceeding the the 2004 Governor’s Cup—the yards, Lindy Pond of Ransom certified and experienced phy- standards.” state’s highest wine honor—and Hill Vineyards, Tareq Salahi of sicians and clinicians offers Accreditation by JCAHO is other gold medal winners. Oasis winery and Dean Triplett insight into daily opera tions good for three years at which “A review of regional wine of Greenstone Vineyard. and systems. As a result of the time the hospital will be re- industries around the world shows “The establishment of a new survey, Riverside Wal ter Reed surveyed. that they are successful when Virginia Wine Board means more Set sail with CAPINNE members of the industry are effective, indus try-driven Yankee Point Marina owner Ken Knull (left) recently contrib- working together toward the research, marketing, advertising, uted a Zuma sailboat for the CAPINNE auction on July 17 achievement of a common goal,” promotion, and revenue-produc- to committee co-chairman Linda Morris. The boat was on dis- said Gov. Warner. “To that end, I ing activities,” said Gov. Warner. play at the Bank of Lancaster during May, and is now in the am pleased to an nounce the fi rst- Virginia’s wine industry has lobby of Chesapeake Bank. It will be one of the centerpieces Your local Authorized Agent: ever strategic plan for the Virginia experienced rapid expansion in of the auction, sponsored by the Northern Neck Rotary Club, wine in dustry. The goal of this recent years, making it one of the at Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club. Reservation forms for Michael B. Callis plan is simple: by the year 2015, fastest growing agricul tural sec- the dinner are available at Chesapeake Bank and the Bank of the Virginia wine industry will tors in the Commonwealth. Lancaster main offi ces in Kilmarnock. 8674 Mary Ball Rd. double its market share within In 1979, there were only six the Commonwealth, and reach wineries in Virginia. Today, there Lancaster, Virginia measurable sales on a national are 87 wineries and 250 grape 804-462-7631 level.” producers and the indus try con- Farm Bureau Vision 2015: A Strategic Direc- tinues to expand. tion for the Virginia Wine Indus- The 87 wineries, when com- reaches new try serves as a blueprint for the bined with wine grape production development of Virginia’s wine enterprises, con tribute between member high industry as a producer of wines $69 million and $95.7 million that em body quality, character, dollars each year to the state’s The Virginia Farm Bureau Fed- and value. economy. eration has reached an all-time Objectives are: Gov. Warner also presented high in membership. As of June Warren O’Brien joins • to improve the quality of Vir- Ellen and David King of King 2, Farm Bureau counted 143,220 ginia wines. Family Vineyards in Crozet with member households and busi- • to enhance the image and rep- the Governor’s Cup, the state’s nesses, which surpasses the orga- River Towne Properties utation of Virginia wines and the highest wine honor. nization’s statewide membership Virginia wine indus try. Gold medal winners in cluded goal for 2004. The organization Warren O’Brien has joined River Towne Properties as Associate • to increase and expand the AmRhein Wine Cellars 2002 Late reached a previous all-time high Broker. Sandra Hargett and Beverly Shultz, owners of River market share of Virginia wine sold Harvest Vidal, Chateau Morri- in November 2003 when it Towne, in making the announcement stated “We are excited about counted 142,881 memberships. in state, national and in ternational sette Winery 2001 Reserve Cham- Warren joining our sales team in Burgess.” His forty years of markets. bourcin, Horton Vineyards 2002 Prior to that mile stone, Farm • to boost wine and vineyard Petit Manseng, Keswick Vineyards Bureau’s standing membership experience in the real estate field, combined with ownership of research and development, and 2002 Trevillian; Keswick Vine- record was set in 1998. his own real estate brokerage in Fluvanna County, brings exper- provide more focus to re search yards 2002 Heritage, King Family This year, 45 of 88 county Lt. j.g. Thomas E. Williams tise that will be invaluable in serving River Towne’s clients. efforts. Vineyards 2002 Michael Shaps Farm Bureaus have met or • to improve the profi tability of Cabernet Franc, King Family ex ceeded their individual mem- Lt. j.g. Williams Warren built his new home in 2003 off Fairport Road in vineyards and wine busi nesses in Vineyards 2002 King Family Mer- bership goals, exceeding 2003 Northumberland and is enjoying his new lifestyle in the North- Virginia. itage, Rappahannock Cellars 2002 membership totals. selected fl ag aide ern Neck. • to help maintain Virginia’s Rappahannock Cellars-Reserve “Credit for this accomplish- ment is shared by our volunteer Warren can be reached at the Burgess office at (804) 453-4780. rural character and beauty Cabernet, Rockbridge Vineyard Lt.j.g. Thomas E. Williams, through the expansion of Virgin- Inc. 2002 Vd’Or and White Hall leadership, county and state-level staff and our insurance sales USNR, has been selected as the ia’s wine industry. Vineyards 2002 Soliterre. Air Systems Program’s fl ag aide. • to facilitate the development Visit Virginia’s wineries at force,” said VFBF president Bruce L. Hiatt. “I think there is His duties will commence June of complementary supply and www.virginiawines.org or call 26 at a change of command cere- service industries for the Virginia 800-828-4637 for a schedule of a certain relevance and a repurta- tion for quality service that people mony at Naval Air Station Patux- wine industry. events, tours and tastings. ent River. You’ll Feel have come to associate with Farm Bureau. We will continue work- Lt.j.g. Williams resides in Cali- ing to meet those expectations.” fornia, Md., with his wife, Cindy, Membership retention is at and two daughters, Claire and Comfortable 90.91 percent for 2004, a rate Carrie. He enlisted in the Navy in Hiatt called extremely gratify- 1987. ing. After completing Aviation Ordinanceman “A” School and With Us. “That means almost every Factory trained technicians. Graduates of the ACCA member knows the value of his Aircrew Candidate School, he or her Farm Bureau membership served 13 years on active duty Quality College For Contractors. Committed to quality and has chosen to renew that including assign ments with Patrol and service since 1954. Outstanding reputation. 24 membership,” said Hiatt. Squadron 46, Naval Air Station Hour emergency service. Financing avialable. And At the end of May, there were Oceana, USS America Naval Sta- thousands of satisfied customers. 13,150 new Farm Bureau member tion Roosevelt Roads, and USS Just a few reasons why you’ll feel comfortable with us. families for 2004. Enterprise. During his active duty Both farming and non-farming career, Lt. j.g. Williams advanced families maintain a Farm Bureau to petty offi cer fi rst class and Established membership to take advantage of earned naval aircrew and enlisted 1954 the organization’s benefi ts and aviation warfare specialist services. wings. Toll Free Lt.j.g. Williams was honor- ably discharged from the Navy in 1-800-323-7478 2000 and subsequently pur sued www.chac-hvac.com Supporting RCC Workshop to a career in manufactur ing. He In appreciation of Rappahannock Community College’s contri- affi liated with the Naval Reserve Kilmarnock • Gloucester • West Point • Tappahannock butions to the community, Smurfi t-Stone Containerboard Mill explore state in 2001 as a direct commission has donated $3,000 to the RCC Educational Foundation to aerospace maintenance duty offi - support the Gullwing Classic golf tournament, which helps to B&B industry cer, and has since been assigned fund scholarships for area students and projects. From left are to several units that support the Smurfi t-Stone human resources manager Gerry Barnes, foun- Those who dream of running naval air mission. dation board president Cassandra Burton and Smurfi t-Stone a bed and breakfast some day As a civilian, Lt.j.g. Williams comptroller Brad Gilles. can learn a lot about innkeeping, is employed as a Naval Air Sys- lifestyle, fi nding a prop erty, mar- tems Command weapons integra- AMERICAN keting and profes sional industry tion test and evaluation engineer WRAR to receive award standards at an “Aspiring Inn- at Patuxent River. He earned a keeper Workshop” conducted by bachelor’s in professional aero- for hurricane coverage the Bed and Breakfast Associa- nautics and a master’s in aeronau- STANDARD tion of Virginia. tical science from Embry-Riddle The National Association of ditions and where to get water. Sta- The workshop will be held Aeronautical University. Broadcasters Education Founda- tion employees used cell phones Tuesday, June 21, from 1 to 5 Lt.j.g. Williams said he is grate- tion on June 14 at the Ronald to brave the storm and inspect p.m. and Wednesday, June 22, ful for the opportunity to apply Reagan Building in Washington, the devastation and call in reports from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First his skills and knowledge to the INSURANCE D.C., will present its Service To of what they could see. WRAR Colony Winery in Scottsville. naval air reserve mis sion. America Awards, recognizing out- became the eyes and ears of the Speakers include El Ames, “The Navy has rewarded me standing community service by community. And the community president of BBAV and innkeeper with so may experiences, I truly broadcasters. took notice and was grateful to the of Bluemont B&B in Luray; consider it an honor and a privi- AGENCY The Friend in Need Awards are station. Resolutions were passed Sue Hertzler, board member and lege to serve in this special capac- presented to one radio station and by county boards of supervisors innkeeper of Dragon Run near ity,” said Lt.j.g. Williams. one television station nationally throughout the Northern Neck com- Urbanna; Peter Scherman, inn He is the son of Paul and Caro- that have responded quickly to an mending WRAR for its commit- broker and consultant; Anita lyn Williams of Ottoman. 435-1677 immediate—and often life threat- ment to public service and public Potts, innkeeper of South Court ening—need in the community. safety. Inn in Luray; Dick and Hayden S. Main St., Kilmarnock The 2004 radio winner of the Accepting the award for the Cabell, innkeepers of the Inn at Friend in Need Award goes to station will be general manager Sugar Hollow Farm near Char- THE Rwww.rrecord.comECORD WRAR-FM in Tappahannock. 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To Place Your Ad Specialists in Quality Insurance Protection Families huddled around battery- With other stations off the air, Call 435-1701 Personal and Commercial Lines operated radios tuned to WRAR WRAR provided exceptional cov- for information about the road con- erage of the hurricane, he said. Life and Health Insurance Competitive Rates Your insurance needs are our concerns Email your NEWS to: 30 N. Main St., Kilmarnock, Va. [email protected] (804) 435-1144
rrrepeat Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • June 10, 2004 • B7 Bank of Lancaster plans 75th anniversary Lively Wood Yard Bank of Lancaster will cel- “We were equally as pleased ebrate its 75th anniversary in that we were able to solicit the 2005 and plans are under way for help of well-known artists to do 804-462-7913 numerous projects and events. the judging. On May 22 at Bay Vice president Hazel Farmer Trust Company in Kilmarnock, is the 75th Anniversary chairper- Jean Carter, David Jett, Lara Mulch For Sale son. Kelley, Bill Martz, Tom Norris, Among the fi rst items on the Cindy Pittman, Jane Stouffer and agenda has been preparing for Margaret Van Etten judged the Summer Business Hours: Bridges recently relocated to this building on DMV Drive in the 2005 75th anniversary edi- art work and selected our 13 win- Kilmarnock. tion of the company’s calen dar, ners. The judges seemed to have Monday thru Saturday - 8 am - 5:30 pm she said. Rather than fea ture nos- a wonderful time doing this and Sunday - 12 noon- 5 pm Bridges moves to DMV Drive talgic photos on the calendar, were very enthusiastic about the the bank asked pub lic and inde- pro ject,” Farmer said. “We are The Bridges partial hospital- environment for patients who are pendent schools throughout the very appreciative of the time and ization program has moved to medically stable, and not in acute Northern Neck to participate in talent they shared with us.” Bqri4 a new location. Rappahan nock crisis and can benefi t from ther- an art contest, and the art work Schools and winners are be ing General Hospital re cently pur- apy. of the win ners would be featured notifi ed. The names of the stu- BOLEMAN chased the former Basic Begin- The Bridges program may on the 13-month 2005 calendar, dents will be released in the near nings Day Care Center building serve as a transitional program ex plained Farmer. future. on DMV Drive in Kilmarnock. for patients returning to the com- She enlisted the help of “an Meanwhile, Farmer thanked Legal Solutions for Financial Problems energetic and enthusiastic team Susan Pittman and her team for The hospital moved the munity from inpatient fa cilities. p rqvpryvt behavioral health program into Referrals come from hospitals, that was chaired by Su san S. Pit- the work they have put into the the renovated space in May. Prior family members, community ser- tman and Linda S. Hall.” Team project. to the move, Bridges was in vices boards, physicians and members were Lisa Clegg, Sandy “A project of this magnitude White Stone. patients. Finerfrock, Patsy Giese, and Judy took a lot of energy and addi- 7hx p 8 rqv8ryvt tional hours well beyond our Since 1994, RGH has offered Bridges has li censed/certifi ed Sydnor and these individuals, behavioral health ser vices. professional clinicians that pro- along with Pitman and Hall, con- already full work day,” Farmer Patients are treated for problems vide therapy and specialized tacted every school throughout said. “But Susan, Linda, Lisa, with depression, anxiety and other needs in nurs ing and social the Northern Neck. Sandy, Patsy and Judy were '%%$!"'' mental health issues. Bridges is work. Medical needs are “We could not have been more tireless in their efforts and an in tensive day program where addressed by a psy chiatrist who pleased with the number of because they have gone that ‘extra mile,’ we are going to have patients come for group and meets with the patients and con- schools that participated and with !#u vs hvyvr)'##(&&'&' in dividual therapy fi ve days per fers with their primary care the quality of the art work that a commemora tive calendar that iyrhyhp week and also see a psychia trist physicians as needed. Transpor- we received,” Farmer said. truly refl ects our company’s com- several times a week. The Bridges tation is available for patients if Participating schools in cluded mitment to the communities we program provides a structured needed. Chesapeake Academy, Cople feel privi leged to serve. Elementary, Lancaster High, “We’re so pleased that, with Lancaster Middle, Mon tross the help of our local schools and Middle, Northumberland Ele- the students who participated in mentary, Northumberland High, the contest, we are able to cele- Internet Rappahannock High, Richmond brate our his tory by celebrating County Elementary, Richmond our youth and our future,” added Rivernet County Intermediate, Washington Farmer. Rivernet District Elementary and Wood- The 75th Anniversary cal endar Internet land Academy. will be available De cember 1. Offering Friendly, Personalized, Support we’re Fun... we’re Fast... we’re easy... Farm Bureau Insurance We offer spon sors Special Olympics Digital Dial-up & Virginia Farm Bureau Insur- provides year-round sports train- High Speed ADSL ance Services last week ing and ath letic competition for announced it will continue its more than 14,000 children and statewide support of Special adults with mental disabilities at Olympics Virginia (SOVA) by no cost to the athletes or their Only sponsoring 88 athletes at the families. 2004 Summer Games in Rich- Virginia Farm Bureau Insur- mond June 12 and 13. ance Services is commit ted to $14.95 Farm Bureau Insurance support providing products that best meet Get cooking for charity of these athletes will al low them the insurance needs of Virginia’s per month* Jean Light (left) and Suzanne Keyser, head of the Chesapeake to participate in SOVA’s largest families and small businesses. Bank fund-raising effort for the March of Dimes and the Ameri- state compe tition with over 1,400 A membership organization with can Cancer Society, recently announced “The Chesapeake Col- athletes and 2,000 volunteers. more than 145,000 members, Vir- * Digital dial-up account - Lancaster Annual Plan lection,” a compilation of some 600 recipes from its employees The sponsored athletes will repre- ginia Farm Bureau also offers a 435-7739 776-0436 695-0353 and associates at nine branches in the Northern Neck and sent the 88 counties in which range of fi nancial plan ning prod- Middle Peninsula. The cookbooks go on sale June 9 for $20 at Farm Bureau has offi ces across ucts and services. the bank’s branches. the Commonwealth. “One really has to partici pate in a Special Olympics event to The employees of the Northern Neck Electric Cooperative would like to extend appreciate the courage and desire sincere thanks to the following sponsors and participants who helped to make that these athletes possess,” said director of sales Donnie Knowl- our 2nd annual Employee-Sponsored Golf Tournament held on May 22, 2004, son. “By sponsoring an athlete to benefit our fellow employee, Carole Blackley, successful. We would also like from every county, our corpo rate interest elevates statewide—and to thank everyone who purchased 50/50 raffle tickets. further exemplifi es the commit- ment to our motto, ‘Helping you is what we do best.’” A to Z Antiques Hobbs Hole Golf Course Northern Neck Gourmet Adams, Akin, Jenkins & Cheatham, PC Hughes Supply, Inc. Northern Neck State Bank Over the past 12 years Farm Al Pugh Distributing Company, Inc. J.M.D. Construction The Oaks Restaurant Bureau Insurance has served as AmeriComm, LLC Mary James Old Dominion Electric Cooperative a key supporter to SOVA and Asplundh Tree Expert Company Nancy Jones and Ralph Revere Parr’s Drive-In its athletes. In October 2001, Bank of Essex Kenner Farms Peoples Community Bank the organization became the title Bank of Lancaster Klassic Kuts Salon Bess & Danny Price sponsor of the Farm Bureau Insur- Bank of Northumberland Lottsburg Printing Company Pritchard & Fallin ance—Special Olympics Virginia E. W. “Buster” Beasley Meadows Farms Golf Course Queenfield Plantation Golf Course Golf championship. Aside from Believers Lawn & Landscape, Inc. NAV-TEC Quinton Oaks Golf Course fi nancial support, hundreds of Bill’s Body Shop Carolyn Neale Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Booth & Associates, Inc. Northern Neck Bottling Company Rappahannock Tractor VFB employees have served as Bourne & Sons Janitorial Northern Neck Chevrolet Pontiac Regal Medical Services volunteers, working in the family Bowie’s Restaurant Northern Neck Electric Cooperative School’s Logging Company RGH gets new diagnostic equipment hospitality area and or ganizing Brown’s Market (NNEC) Lee & Mary Self the Softball Skills Competition at Callao Supermarket NNEC – B.J., Mike D., David J., Craig, Ralph, Carol, Steven & Justin Self From left are radiology director Jerry Cole and chief technolo- past Summer Games. Austin Carey Drywall Jay Service Electrical Contractors, Inc. gist Charlie George in the new radiography and fl uoroscopy SOVA, the state program of Carolina Pole NNEC – Randy, Tony, Ralph, Jeff, Greg Dr. Richard P. Suter room at Rap pahannock General Hospital. The new Toshiba Special Olympics Incorporated, Cellular Services NNEC Accounting Department – Tappahannock-Warsaw Moose Lodge equipment will provide faster procedure times and reduce the CSH Class of ‘64 Betty, Jane, Jean, Marty No. 2133 amount of radiation exposure to the patient and staff. The unit Chesapeake Homes NNEC Administration Department – Taskforce, Inc. will enable the de partment to perform more fl uoroscopic stud- Business Briefs Coggin Furniture, Inc. Anne, Barbara, Beverly, Charles, Terex Utilities South ies than before, such as upper GI, barium enemas, urinary and Commonwealth Florist Valerie Newell & Veda Thompson interventional studies. ■ PRFC to meet Davis BBQ & Ribs NNEC Customer Service Department – Transformer Maintenance & Service, Inc. Chairman Gordon M. Birkett Davis Electrical Service Amanda, Bill, Ernie, Georgia, Janet, and TMS Field Services, Inc. announced last week that the Johnny Davis Catering Nancy, Shirley Twin Rivers Distributing Company let us go crazy! Potomac River Fisheries Com- Ditch Witch of Virginia NNEC Engineering Department – Utiliquest Essex High School Faculty and Staff Bobby, Chris, Harry, Hunter, Jim M., Virginia, Maryland & Delaware mission would hold its next Esquire Services Keith, Page, Pat, Wayne Association of Electric Cooperatives We’ll come to you!! regular meeting on Thursday, Fairway Precision Imprinters, Inc. NNEC Operations Department – Virginia, Maryland & Delaware June 17, at 2 p.m. in the hear- Ray Forrester General Contractor Jimmy C., Joey, Len, Mike F., Association of Electric Cooperatives’ ing room of the PRFC Build- Fredericksburg Distributing Company James, Sandra Safety and Training ing at 222 Taylor Street in Frito Lay NNEC Public Relations Department – Wardico Colonial Beach. Gary’s Northern Neck Glass Hux, Jim K., Mike M., Steve Weed Control, Inc. Agenda items include a Get & Zip Convenience Stores NNEC Board of Directors – White Oak Equipment review of the finfish, crab and Christine Gouldin Ben Battaile, Rusty & Jane Brown, Wilkins Grocery oyster harvest reports, updates Graybar Electric Company, Inc. Hunter & Kathy Greenlaw, Ralph Earl W. Withers, Inc. H & H Tree Service Sutton, Elnora Tompkins WNNT River Country 100.9 from the finfish and crab advi- “Hackers 4 Carole” Craig Lewis, Frank NNEC Retirees – Chuck Bunch, Bootsy WRAR 105.5 sory committees, a review of Andrews, Larry Andrews & Doug & Joyce Dodson, James Douglas, C. W. Wright the annual fish reports sub- Fawcett Carey Headley, Hilton Headley, mitted to the Atlantic States Jane, William & Brandon Harcum Sam Mahan, Thomas Mahan, Marine Fisheries Commission, Harvey’s Auto Parts Clarence Mann, Bobby Yeatman adoption of the 2004-05 budget and an update by the building committee. 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News with photos and for calendar listing: LOTTSBURG PRINTING COMPANY Route 360, Lottsburg Tuesday at 11 a.m. Phone: 529-7177 • Email: [email protected] All other news: The Largest Printer on the Northern Neck Since 1971– Outstanding Service, Quality State-of-the-Art Printing and Quick Turnaround Tuesday at 2 p.m. B8 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • June 10, 2004 Farm Service Agency News R.E. Craft The Trade Act of 2002 in cluded Loan defi ciency payments a program entitled Trade Adjust- Loan defi ciency payments are ment Assistance (TAA). This available to producers when the Construction new program al lows for tech- CCC market rate falls below the nical assistance and cash bene- county loan rate for the crop. Eli- fi ts to livestock, agricultural and gible crops include wheat, barley, Over 10 years experience aquaculture producers, including oats, corn, soybeans, cotton and INTERIOR TRIM, DECKS, WATER DAMAGE, BLACK MOLD PROBLEMS qualifi ed fi shermen. sorghum. To be eligible for a The program takes affect if it LDP, farmers must: INSURANCE WORK is determined that an in crease • report acreage. in imports of competi tive com- • have benefi cial interest in the (804) 248-2030 • (804) 435-3681 (between 3-6 pm) modities has con tributed impor- crop. tantly to a 20 percent or more • sign form CCC-709 before price decline compared to the the grain is harvested and sold. Seniors gather at the annual health fair spon sored by the Bank average price from the fi ve pre- • sign form CCC-666 on the of Lancaster Golden Advantage Club. ceding mar keting years. date one wishes to receive pay- eeatleyatley The TAA program is two- ment, if the grain will be stored. B • All types phase. First, there is a petition Producers who plan to harvest B Bank holds annual health fair fi led for a commodity. Then, if the crop for feed must fi le the ustomustom of cabinets The Bank of Lancaster Golden Participants had the oppor tunity the petition is approved, there is form before production is fed. CC • Custom an application phase for produc- Please be aware that we can Advantage Club re cently sponsored to get free testing of blood glucose abinets Corian Counters a Community Health Fair in con- and cholesterol, blood pressure, and ers who are eligible to request only accept sales evidence mar- abinets benefi ts. keted in the name of the LDP C Since 1986 junction with National Senior Health the bonus of lots of free information C • Laminate and and Fitness Day. about local resources and tips for The TAA program begins with recipient. The LDP payment will This was the 11th annual event a healthy lifestyle. The lo cal indi- the fi ling of a petition by a group be paid based on the shares all woods held by the club to ob serve the viduals joined thou sands all over of persons who feel that the refl ected on the AMTA contract. “Quality is our Business” • Designing importance of con tinuing a healthy, the nation dur ing the day as they price decline of a par ticular com- A LDP and loan can not be active rou tine throughout life. walked, danced and learned their modity has been the signifi cant ob tained on the same bushels. Available “This was truly a commu nity way to better fi tness and health. result of in creased imports of that CRP cover com modity. After the petitions As a CRP participant, cover 1281 Good Luck Rd. event and many thanks go to the The Lancaster County Voter Reg- Kilmarnock Rappahannock General Hospital’s istrar’s offi ce also had a representa- has been reviewed and approved, maintenance is the farmer’s Lab and Emergency Medical Ser- tive at the Bank of Lancaster White applications for benefi ts can be responsibility and must be done 435-2709 vices, Bay Agency on Aging, Bay Stone offi ce for voter registration. fi led at the local Farm Service according to a conservation plan. Transit and Retired Senior Volunteer The Golden Advantage Club is a Agency ( FSA) offi ce. All CRP mainte nance activity, Program, and the Lancaster County special program of the bank to pro- The following commodities are such as mowing, burning and Chapter of the Vir ginia Cooperative vide a tailored package of needed now eligible for TAA technical spraying, must be conducted out- Extension offi ce for their help and services, including travel, educa- assistance and pro gram benefi ts: side the primary nesting season support,” said assistant vice pres- tional and fi nancial programs to wild blueber ries in Maine; Pacifi c for wildlife and in accordance Timberframe, Inc. salmon in the states of Alaska, with the conservation plan. ident and Golden Advantage direc- pre- and post-retirement age citi- Quality Post & Beam tor Theresa Ransone. zens. Oregon and Washington; shrimp Spot treatment of the acreage in the states of South Carolina, may be allowed dur ing the pri- & Georgia and Texas; catfi sh in 17 mary nesting season if certain Custom Homes states and garlic in California. criteria are met. The ending date While the commodities in for the primary nesting in Vir- these states are not typical of ginia is August 15. Visit or call the land region, there may be the county of fi ce staff for more local people with an interest in information. 804-761-1578 the commodities in these states. • Wheat: Lancaster, 2.37; Rich- Anyone that shares in the risk mond, 2.41, Westmoreland, 2.41 of producing these commodities and Northumberland, 2.36. is eligible for the TAA assis- • Barley: 1.55 tance. • Corn: Lancaster, 2.09; Nor- Designed by Interested persons may con- thumberland, 2.17; Richmond, Samuel C. Nuckols, Architect tact a local FSA offi ce for more 2.17; Westmoreland, 2.17. details. • Soybeans: 5.18.
Jenny Trotter of Meridian Yacht Charters visits the Parthenon HOW WOULD YOUR HOME LOOK in Athens as she checks on historical touring opportunities for Greek yacht charter clients. with a NatureScape™Patio Room? Meridian inspects Mediterranean fl eet Meridian Yacht Charters diverse blend of culture, his tory, re cently returned from a 17-day old world charm and beautiful inspection trip of the yacht char- beaches, scenery and sailing. ter fl eets in the Eastern Mediter- Many of our charters are for ranean. families looking to broaden their From left are Allison’s Ace Hardware store manager Greg Alli- Jenny Trotter, from the Irv- experiences.” son, Richmond County/Bay Aging senior activity center man- ington-based yacht vacation com- Trotter was particularly ager Margaret Lewis and Northern Neck Electric Cooperative pany, spent time in Athens and at impressed by the friendliness and public relations manager James Kenner. major yacht charter shows in the hospitality of the Greek and Turk- Greek Isles and in Turkey. ish people and the out standing “The charter season in the Med cuisine in both countries. She said Hardware, electric co-op is very good this year,” reported Turkey is a prime charter destina- We can show you! Using a photo of your home, we’ll produce a Trotter. “Although the Athens tion and an especially good value computer image showing how a custom-built PGT™NatureScape™ Olympics has added a lot of for US travelers. join for distribution effort Patio Room can give you added living space while blending beauti- interest, the bookings are strong Meridian regularly travels to Northern Neck Electric Local individuals in need of because the Med is historically the major yacht vacation des- Cooperative recently partici- a fan should contact Bay Aging fully with your home. Call for a free demonstration and estimate. the world’s top charter destina- tinations around the world to pated in a joint effort with at 800-493-0238. tion. The Med appeals to trav- inspect yachts for their local and local agencies on aging to pro- elers from everywhere with its international clients. vide free fans to senior citi zens with low incomes and/or health Tired of your problems in the Northern Neck present transportation? Arts fellowships offered area. NORTHERN NECK ENCLOSURES The Virginia Commission for or ganizations, educational insti- Fans were purchased from Arts invites Virginia-based paint- tutions, educators and local gov- Allison’s Ace Hardware in A Division of W.R. Whaley Contracting, Inc. ers and poets to apply for its ernments, and provides technical Lottsburg and distributed to the 2004-05 Artist Fellowships. assistance in arts management. local agencies in a six-county FINANCING 804-435-6487 area. Cruise thru our AVAILABLE Artist Fellowships of $5,000 are Information about the Vir- www.baywaves.com/sunrooms Counties covered by Bay AUTO MARKETPLACE AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR FOR: awarded annually by the com- ginia Commission for the Arts Manufacturers of Standard & Custom Glass Windows mission to recognize the creative or its programs or re sources also Aging that will receive donated Today! excellence of Virginia artists and may be obtained by writing 223 fans include Lancaster, Nor- to support their pursuit of excel- Governor Street, Richmond, VA thumberland, Richmond and lence. The deadline for application 23219-2010. Westmoreland. SERVING ALL OF is August 2, 2004. This is a re ceipt THE NORTHERN NECK deadline, not a postmark deadline. Artists in the disciplines of AND MIDDLE PENINSULA painting and poetry, who are legal References upon request. residents of Virginia at the appli- Licensed • Bonded • Insured cation deadline and who plan to Va. Class “A” #022400 remain in the state for the coming HOMEOWNERS! CONTRACTORS! year, are eligible to apply for Major Additions • Dormers • Decks • Rec Rooms the 2004-05 Artist Fellowship. Research contractors in your Give homeowners and general Applicants must be at least 18 area, review customer contractors the information Kitchens • Baths • Garages • Carports • Screened Porches years of age and may apply in testimonials and get access they need to make you their Built-In Bookcases & Wall Units only one category per year. An to their Web sites at choice. Sign up at TOM JENNINGS individual may receive only one www.CONTRACTORS.COM 703-714-0440 TODAY. fellowship from the commission White Stone, Va. 435-0091 within any four-year period. Bringing Homeowners & Contractors Together Since 1997. Interested artists may obtain either the painting fellowship application or the poetry fel- lowship application by calling the commission at 804-225-3132, or GLENNGLENN LESTERLESTER CO.,CO., INC.INC. by downloading forms from their WICOMICO CHURCH, VA web site www.arts.virginia.gov. The Virginia Commission for the Arts offers Artist Fellowships on a rotating ba sis to Virginia RIP-RAP artists in the following disci- plines: crafts, photography, sculp- & ARMOR STONE ture, fi c tion, music composition, choreography, painting, works on paper (prints and drawing), INSTALLATION poetry, playwriting, and fi lm- making; depending upon the amount of state and federal fund- ing available to the com mission. Artists should con fi rm with the Road Building Your Community Station commission staff the categories Lot Clearing to be funded each year. with rock’n oldies The Virginia Commission for Stone • Mulch the Arts is the state agency that supports the arts through funding and classic hits! from the Virginia General Assem- “Locally Owned Business for over 30 years” bly and the National Endowment 435-1414 for the Arts. The commission FREE ESTIMATES [email protected] distributes grant awards to art- Call (804) 580-2020 • Toll Free 1 (888) 827-4400 101 Radio Road • Kilmarnock ists, arts and other not-for-profi t Schools Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • June 10, 2004 • B9
Commencement exercises will be held at 10 a.m. in the gymnasium on June 12.
Touring museum exhibits visit Lancaster Middle School Six museums from the North- Fishermen’s Museum, King ern Neck participated in “History George Museum and Menokin. on the Go” at Lan caster Middle Sixteen local museums, in con- School last week. junction with the Northern Neck Students rotated between Tourism Council, have presented in teractive exhibits staffed by the program to 2,400 students at volunteers from Stratford Hall fi ve schools this year. Plantation, Rice’s “History on the Go” will con- Ho tel/Hughlett’s Tavern, Rich- tinue at public and private schools mond Couty Museum, Reedville across the region next fall.
Reedville Fishermen’s Museum volunteers explain how a pound net works. (Photos by Reid Pierce Armstrong)
Sixth-grader Calissa Childs learns about artifacts from Peggy Johnston of Stratford Hall Plantation shows sixth-grade Rice’Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern docent George Beckett. students how to grind corn.
Our grads go places
...places like Carnegie Mellon, Hollins, James Madison, Mary Washington, UNC, Skidmore, Syracuse, Virginia Tech, & Rensselaer Polytechnic
Once there, our 2004 graduates will find that the education they received at St. Margaret’s prepared them well for the challenges they encounter–both in college and in life.
Sound like the kind of places you’d like your daughter to go? A limited number of openings are available for fall admission. Contact us today! St. Margaret’s School Docents from the King George Museum teach students the Francine Barber of the Richmond County Museum tells sixth- Girls’ Boarding & Day, Grades 8-12 fi ner points of rolling a wooden loop with a stick, a popular graders about the native people who once lived along the Rap- 444 Water Lane • Tappahannock, Virginia 22560 • (804) 443-3357 • www.sms.org 18th-century children’s game. pahannock River. B10 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • June 10, 2004
Northumberland High School 2004 candidates for graduation include (from left, front row) Niki Swann, Whitney Jett, Amanda Goodman, Kentory Bromley, Angel Bromley, Tyesha Bromley, Kesha Taylor, Erica Rice, Page Cowart, Alayna Devivi, Amber Blue, Sherrita Ball, Roslyn Haynie, Tanisha Bea, Ayneka Ball, Sharleda Boyd and Tiffany Thompson; (next row) Moniqueia Veney, Ashley Diggs, Rachel Thomas, Shamekia Scott, Tiffany Jones, Jessica Bromley, Hope Mallet, Kimberly Fletcher, Amber Davis, Michelle Samuels, Kim Hammoudeh, Heather Echard, Shameka Akers, Tabitha Noel and Peyton Ford; (next row) Allison Cockrell, Jaime Deitz, Loren Messick, Amanda Walker, Tonya Johnson, Angela Wilson, Sierra Pollock, Erinn Lewis, Sarah Rumsey, Renia Seldon, Shrina Seldon, Beverly Townshend, Carolyn Eder, Jessica Dull, Dauysha Nutt, Meredith Gough, Tartesha Bennett and Heather Goodwyn; (next row) Jerwine Dunaway, Chris O’Bier, Francisco Hernandez, Delante Veney, John Blackwell, Dustin Hendershot, Stanford Wonson, James Carter, Nathaniel Payne, John Daniels, Chris Thomas, Dusty Taylor, Damian Diggs, Anthony Turner and William Barton; (next row) Soloman Ball, Javone Gordon, Matthew Johnson, Waverly Levere, Michael Dunn, Rudy Bowis, Michael Stevens, Travis Turner, Brandon Turpin, Danny Jenkins, Dylan Glascock, Shawn Kelly, Grant Orem, Ryan Swann and Patrick Smith; (next row) Brian Myers, Tyler Keyseer, Jason Brann, Nathan Johnson, Mike O’Bier, Wayne Henry, Herbert Tucker, Justin Fulcher, Darius Toulson, David Stables, David Wright, William Russell, Michael Swift and Nick Risavi. Northumberland High School Class of 2004 announces post-graduation plans
At the closing of the 2004 leyan College, Loren Messick Bromley plan to attend the New- Meredith Gough plans to attend Justin Fulcher will pursue his Mike Swift, Rachel Thomas, school year, Northumberland who will attend Roanoke Col- port News Medical Care Insti- Randolph-Macon College. love of cars at WyoTech in Penn- Chris Thomas, Tyler Keyser, High School seniors will say fare- lege, Sierra Pollock who will tute. Tanisha Bea plans to attend sylvania. Barbie Swift, Matthew Johnson, well to high school and begin the attend Virginia Tech and Roslyn Javon Gordon and Brian Myers Marymount University. Franchelle Sutton, Tabitha Mike O’Bier, Michelle Samuels, next step in their lives. Many will Haynie who will attend William plan to attend the Apprentice Sharleda Boyd plans to attend Noel, Tiffany Jones and Ayneka Tiffany Thompson, Jessica Brom- be starting their fi rst year of col- and Mary. School at Newport News Ship- college in Maryland. Ball plan to attend Virginia Union ley, Niki Johnson, Beverly Town- lege while others choose to go Amber Blue, Carolynn Eder, building. Shameka Akers plans to attend University. shend, Amanda Walker, Larry straight to work or serve in the Francisco Hernandez and Jessica Amanda Goodman, Whitney North Carolina A&T. Jaime Deitz and Alayna DeVivi Johnson, Hope Mallet, Amber armed forces. Dull plan to attend Christopher Jett, David Stables, Niki Swann Damian Diggs plans to attend plan to attend Madison Univer- Davis, Dauysha Nutt, Heather The top fi ve graduates include Newport University. and Sarah Rumsey plan to attend Lincoln Tech. sity. Goodwyn and Nathaniel Barton Valedictorian James Carter, who Grant Orem and Erinn Lewis Longwood University. Darnelius Sorey plans to attend Nick Risavi, Shawn Kelly and plan to attend Rappahannock will attend Duke University in the plan to attend Old Dominion Uni- Brandon Turpin and Angela school in California. Ryan Swann plan to attend Vir- Community College. fall, Salutatorian Allison Cock- versity. Wilson plan to attend Virginia Tyrel Murdaugh plans to study ginia Tech. Page Cowart and Peyton Ford rell who will attend Virginia Wes- Ashley Diggs and Kentory Commonwealth University. in Florida. Dusty Taylor, Waverly Levere, plan to attend J. Sergeant Reyn- olds Community College. Nathaniel Payne plans to attend Southside Community College. Tyesha Bromley plans to attend Thomas Nelson Community col- lege. Sharon Bunn plans to attend Fort Erwin Community College. Soloman Ball, Keisha Taylor, Moniqueia Veney, Shamekia Scott, Marie Ball, Tartesha Ben- nett, Darius Toulson, Tomika Crockett, Shrina Seldon and Renia Seldon will enlist in the Army. Dustin Hendershot, Wayne Henry and Patrick Smith will enlist in the Navy. Nathan Johnson will enlist in the National Guard. Jordan Russell will enlist in the Marines. Dylan Glascock will enlist in the Coast Guard. Rudy Bowis plans to attend the United States Coast Guard Acad- emy. K. J. Fletcher and Sherita Ball plan to attend Braxton Business College. Travis Turner plans to attend ITT Tech. Rudy Kenner will study com- puters in Alaska. Chris O’Bier will study at ECPI. Rappahannock High School 2004 candidates for graduation include, (from left, front row) Kendra Veney, Tierra Baylor, Sharnel Smith, Ashley Thompson, Esmer- Dana Bray plans a future in alda Beltran, Sierra Dandridge, Angel Mumma, Jeanna Reed and Ashley Bass; (next row) Dorothy Barrier, Jaide Payne, Collin Woolard, Sara Johnson, Michelle massage therapy. Hayes, Beth Long, Megan Bell, Kathryn Brann, Lauren Kent, Destiny Miller, Ikea Ashton and Andrea King; (next row) Brandie Self, Sara Cole, Shannon Sanders, Angel Bromley will seek a Melissa King, Crystal Russell, Amy Nelson, Rebecca O’Dell, Jamie Thompson, Jamie Abernathey, Heather King, LaChanda Ashton, Aaron Packett, Shannon Cox nursing career. and Cherelle Johnson; (next row) Lauren Hundley, Ben Schools, Jared Petrie, Brad Drewry, Robert Becker, Ken Gordon, Jordan Vanlandingham, Ron Oliff, Kirk Heather Echard, Keeon Whitby, Hayes, Chris Brann, Antonio Laws and Michelle Settle; (next row) Caleb Baughan, Raymond McKenney, Chris Balderson, Seth Burruss, Josh Ambrose, Michael Megan Davis, Michael Dunn, Davis, Wes Packett, Kyle Ashton, Michael Greene, Josh Davenport, Kevin Jeter, Brian Coates and Phillip Thrift; (next row) Elliot Haynie, Chris Lee, Gordon Tolson, Jason Brann, Anthony Turner, Brian Combs, Christian Pemberton, William Walker, Roger Corder, Dyrell Clark, Devontré Yerby, Blake Motley, Tyler Harrison, Davin Brann, Ryan Barrack, Heath David Wright, Michael Stevens, France and Jonathan Murphy. Stanford Wonson, Jerwine Dun- away, Cornelius Reaves, John Blackwell, John Daniels, Delante Veney, Herbert Tucker, Monterry Fulcher, Markise Redmond and Rappahannock High School graduation is June 13 Danny Jenkins plan to enter the Commencement exercises for and Diane Johnson of Warsaw; Becker, Megan Elizabeth Bell, Heather Michelle King, Collin Elayne Woolard and workforce. Rappahannock High School Jared Scott Petrie, the son of Esmeralda DeJesus Bel tran, Melissa Mae King, Antonio Devontre Cardane Yerby. will be held Sunday, June 13, Ray and Catherine Petrie of Christopher Todd Brann, Kath- Devon Laws, Christopher at 9 a.m. at the school Warsaw; and Ashley Latrice ryn Carter Brann, Ronald Davin Carrington Lee, Elizabeth The ceremony will include Thompson, the daugh ter of Brann, Timothy Durrell Brooks Joyce Long, Morgan Rebecca The music by the school band un der Marian Thompson of Haynes- and Christopher Jamal Bryant. McFadden, Raymond Edward the direction of William D. ville. Also, Caleb Seth Burruss, McKenney, Destiney Elizabeth Fields and by members of the Motley and Drewey plan to Andrea Mae Cerrillo, Dyrell Miller, Angel Marie Mumma chorus under the direction of attend the University of Vir- Davon Clark, Brian Mitchell and Jonathan Mathew Murphy. Future is Marcellus C. Dungee. Chris- ginia in the fall. Johnson and Coates, Sarah Alena Cole, Also, Amy Lee Nelson, topher Carrington Lee, Senior Petrie plan to attend Virginia Brian Dale Combs, Roger Lee Rebecca Karlyn O’Dell, Ronald Class President, will provide Tech. Thompson plans to attend Corder, Shannon Catherine Wayne Oliff Jr., Aaron Nicole the welcoming ad dress. Prin- Virginia Commonwealth Uni- Cox, Sierra LaToya Dandridge, Packett, Mitchell Weston Pack- cipal Jack Cooley will deliver versity. Joshua Nathan Davenport, ett, Jaide Deandra Payne, James the commence ment address. Other candidates for gradua- Michael Brent Davis and Christian Pemberton, Ben jamin tion include Jamie Marie Robert Heath France. David Powell, Jeanna Michelle YOURS The five graduates with the highest academic average for Abernathey, Joshua Lawson Also, Kenith Dale Gordon, Reed, Crystal Shanta Russell their four years at Rappahan- Ambrose, Ikea Dontese Ash- Michael Drew Greene II, Tyler and Shannon Renee Sanders. nock also will speak. ton, LaChanda LaTrice Ash- Brent Harrison, Kirk Hayes, Also, Benjamin Lloyd Schools, They are Blake Delano ton, Steven Kyle Ashton, James Michelle Renee Hayes, Thomas Brandie Carroll Self, Michelle Motley, the son of Beverly Christopher Balderson, Joshua Alex Hayes, Elliott Dwight Marcus Settle, Shar nel Darlene Delano Motley of Warsaw and Adam Barnett, Charles Ryan Haynie IV, Steven Travis Hens- Smith, Jamie Elizabeth Thomp- the late E. Peyton Motley; Barrack, Dorothy Laverne Bar- ley, Kevin Christopher Jeter, son, Phillip Patrick Thrift, Gordon Congratulations Michael Bradford Drewry, the rier and Ashley Michelle Bass. Cherelle Monique Johnson, Mc Neal Tolson Jr., Jason David son of George and Sharon Also, Caleb Russell Charles Andreí Jones and Vanlandingham, Kendra Rochelle Drewry of Warsaw; Sara Dyan Baughan, Tierra Monet Bay- Lauren Elizabeth Kent. Veney, William Middleton Walker Graduates! Johnson, the daughter of Sam lor, Robert Cook-Beauchamp Also, Andrea Lan King, IV, Thomas Andrew Williams,
The Rappahannock Record www.bankoflancaster.com North Main Street • P O Box •Kilmarnock VA ( ) • FAX: • www rrecord com www.baytrust.com Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • June 10, 2004 • B11 VIMS offers School Notebook ■ Shaut earns degree educational Katianne Elizabeth Shaut of Irvington was awarded a bache- boat trips lor’s in American Stud ies at the University of the South 2004 In partnership with York River commencement ceremonies May State Park, the Virginia Institute 16 in All Saints’ Chapel on the of Marine Science (VIMS) offers Sewa nee, Tenn., campus. educational boat trips in York She is the daughter of Colleen River and Taskinas Creek. Shaut of Irvington. Professional fi eld educators will lead hands-on activities high- ■ Leaders selected lighting the plants and an imals Students tapped for 2004-05 found in Taskinas Creek, one positions in school government, of the Chesapeake Bay National the peer leader program and Estuarine Research Reserves in the dormitories at St. Margaret’s Virginia, and the York River. School in Tappa hannock were The York River trip is June 19. installed in a recent candlelight Participants will collect estau- chapel ser vice. rine animals found within the Faculty and students se lected LMS elects SCA offi cers York River with crab pots, habitat three Northern Neck girls for Student Council Association offi cers were recently elected at cages, a plankton net and a trawl leadership positions including Lancaster Middle School for 2004-05. From left, they are presi- net. Trips leave from the fl oating Annie Arnest of Kinsale, school dent Takeia Jones, vice president Marina McGrath, secretary dock in Taskinas Creek. Sessions president; Becky Clark of Lively, Chanelle Conaway, treasurer Shaina Baker, historian Rebecca The 2004 Patron’s Prizes at St. Margaret’s School hon- are from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., peer leader and day student pre- Patton, junior offi cer Samoya Ball and publicity coordinator ored Mary Lloyd Lay of Kilmarnock, a two-term board of or from 1 to 2:30 p.m. fect; and Erin Martin of Callao, Latifah Jeter. governors member and the school’s 2002 Distinguished Tours of the reserves by ca noe day student prefect. are July 28, 29 and August 18. Alumna. Lay (left) presents one of the prizes to Anna ■ Reed of Fredericksburg. Reed won the prize for her lead- Participants will take a fi ve- Dunn receives award ership as school presi dent and for her accomplishments hour canoe trip through Taskinas The North Carolina Wesleyan in music, which in clude recognition as the state’s best Creek and the nearby York River College Traditional Day Program female high school vocalist. Reed will attend Shepherd to explore the salt marsh and col- recently an nounced that Ran- College. lect estuarine animals using seine dolph Dunn of Weems is a rec- nets. Sessions are from 9:30 a.m. ipeint of the Wesleyan Merit to 2:30 p.m. Award. To reserve space for these pro- The award is a four-year aca- Three local girls receive grams, contact the York River demic scholarship awarded to State Park at fi rst-time students based on high [email protected] or overall academic stand ing. North commencement honors phone 757-566-3036. Carolina Wesleyan College is a Three girls from the North- the greatest appreciation of Participants must sign up in four-year liberal arts, Method- ern Neck received awards St. Margaret’s. She also was advance and fi ll out a health form ist-affi liated col lege in Rocky during St. Margaret’s School pre sented with the Daughters and liability waiver. Everyone Mount, N.C. commencement exercises on of the American Revolution must wear sneakers or sturdy san- May 29. Award for her dependabil- dals that can get wet and muddy ■ Earning honors Allison Smith, the daughter ity, service, leadership and and sign in for trips 15 minutes Britton Leigh Faulkner of of Mr. and Mrs. Hervey Smith patriotism, and won honors prior to depar ture time. Children Irvington was named to the Pres- Susan Brooke O’Shaughnessy Katelyn Lee of Warsaw, won the Spirit of for her independent study in must be at least 50 pounds. ident’s List at James Madison Stillman St. Margaret’s Award, given electrical engineering. The York River State Park park- University in Har risonburg for to the senior who best repre- Fisher was a peer leader, ing fee is $3 per car on the week- the spring semester. sents the school’s spirit and varsity basketball and soft- end and $2 per car on weekdays. Jason Carter Brown of Kil- Arts group awards who has shown true apprecia- ball player, and co-chair of Trips are weather dependent. marnock was named to the Dean’s tion of the way of life symbol- the school’s community ser- List. ized by the school. vice organization. She will Smith, who served as senior attend the Virginia Tech music scholarships class president, also won School of Engineering. Bay children’s honors for her independent Sophomore Megan The Center for the Arts last at the College of William and study project in fi nance. She Burton, the daughter of Mr. book published week announced the recipients Mary. Katelyn Lee Stillman, a will at tend James Madison and Mrs. David Burton of of its fi rst-time Music Study 2004 graduate of Christchurch Univer sity. Montross, won the Mary Tidewater Publishers re cently Scholarship Award. The purpose School, was awarded $500 for Graduate Blair Fisher, the Percival Prize for the stu- released Chesapeake Rainbow by of the scholarship is to provide voice study at Longwood Uni- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. dent who has shown the Priscilla Cummings. Illustrated by fi nancial aid for advanced level versity. Christopher Fisher of Lotts- greatest amount of aca demic David Aiken, the picture book music study. It will be used for The awards are made in burg, won the Allen Memorial improvement during the for preschoolers to second-grade lessons in applied music. recognition of academic Award for the student with year. teaches about colors with lilting Susan Brooke O’Shaugh- accomplishment, community verses and charac ters. nessy, a 2004 graduate of service and exemplary vocal tal- Chesapeake ABC and Chesa- Lancaster High School, was ents as was judged in audi tions peake 1-2-3 brought the alphabet awarded $1,000 for voice study in April. and numbers to chil dren Chesa- Charles Britton joins peake Bay-style. Now the author of the Chadwick the Crab series St. Margaret’s hurricane Marcus Antonio Carter teaches colors, using swans, crabs, Chesapeake faculty oysters, herons, frogs, cordgrass, cardinals, daffodils, ducks, straw- story on Weather Channel Chesapeake Academy Head of Carter earns berries, ladybugs and sunburned School Seth W. Ahlborn last week feet. St. Margaret’s School in Tap- ricane Isabel in a dorm on announced the ap pointment of After the 1986 debut of Chadwick pahannock will be the focus the banks of the Rappahannock Charles E. Brit ton Jr. as director CNU degree the Crab, the author penned several of a segment on hurricane pre- River. of admis sions. regional children’s books and was paredness that will air on the The producers spent a day “Charles brings to Chesa peake Marcus Antonio Carter, a 2000 awarded a Governor’s Citation in Weather Channel Friday, June filming on campus in late Academy the necessary skills scholar graduate of Lan caster 1993 for bringing an awareness 11, between 9 and 11 p.m. EDT. March, talking to administra- and attributes that all indepen- High School, on May 8 earned a of the Chesapeake’s environmen tal The segment is anticipated to tors about storm precautions dent school adminis trators must bachelor’s in infor mation science struggle to children. air twice during that time. and to students about their have, a love for education, and with a concen tration in managing The book costs $11.95. It is Producers contacted the experience. The segment also the belief in putting the children informa tion systems, and a minor available in stores, from Tidewater school when they learned that incorporates hurricane video and the staff that teaches these in business administration, from Publishers, P.O. Box 456, Center- 17 boarding students and 11 footage shot by Tappahannock future leaders fi rst,” said Ahlborn. Christopher Newport Univer sity. ville, MD., 21617, or by calling faculty safely rode out Hur- residents. “We are thrilled to have Charles Carter plans to pursue a mas- 800-638-7641. as a part of our academy family, ter’s in business. and anxious for him to meet those He is the son of Gale and within the community we live.” Wayne Carter and the grand son A 1992 graduate of Christ- of Franklin and Mary Owens church School, Britton served of Merry Point, and the late most recently as an ac count exec- Cephas and Shirley Carter of utive in Richmond with the largest White Stone. circulated weekly publication in Charles E. Britton the state, The Community Weekly, responsible for advertising sales turing educational environ ment” and marketing. at Chesapeake Academy and VSU posts Prior to joining The Com munity looks forward to working with Weekly, Britton was the assistant the board of trustees, parents, director of annual giving at the faculty, staff and the community Honors List University of Richmond, respon- in support of Chesapeake’s mis- sible for managing the 15th and sion. Virginia State University recog- 20th Reunion Gift Campaigns, Britton, 30, earned a bache- nized 932 students for academic the Society of Families Annual lor’s in English Literature from excellence during the Spring 2004 Fund and the School of Con- Lynchburg College in 1996 and semester. Eighty-fi ve students tinuing Studies Annual Fund. in May 2004, a master’s in lib- were named to the Honors List He also has served as direc tor eral arts with a focus in indepen- with Distinction for obtaining a of admissions of Highland School dent school adminis tration from 4.0 grade average. The Honors in Warrenton, where he coached the University of Richmond. List of 847 recognizes those who the fi rst women’s tennis team in He is on the board of trustees of have earned a 3.0 or bet ter. the history of the school. He was Good Shepherd Episcopal School Local students earning the an assis tant director of admissions in Richmond and is a past board Honors List include Terreka D. and a development representa tive member of the Virginia Associa- Maiden of Kilmarnock and Kellie at Christchurch School. tion of Fundraising Executives. J. Cox of White Stone. Maiden Britton indicated he is “hon- His wife, Jennifer, is a man- is majoring in Criminal Justice. ored and privileged to be a ager with Goodman & Company, Cox is ma joring in interdisciplin- part of such a warm and nur- an accounting fi rm in Richmond. ary stud ies. Program seeks host families Council Exchanges (CIEE) world. Host families come from all is seeking host families for Council students arrive from walks of life, and do not have international ambassadors. all corners of the world. The to have children in their home. Local youth exchange coor- students have studied English CIEE also offers many out- dinator Becky Bell last week and range in ages from 15 to bound and scholarship pro- announced that 900 interna- 18. They arrive with a variety grams for U.S. students tional ambassadors will arrive of interests and an eagerness to wanting to study abroad. in the U.S. in August. participate with and learn from To host a student, or serve They will spend five to 10 their host families. as a local coordinator, call months with an American host The students also volunteer Bell at 379-6554, 928-1948 or family and attend local high in many community activities 866-904-7800. schools. Twelve students will such as feeding the homeless, attend high schools in the Rich- tutoring students in their lan- mond area. guage and helping the elderly. CIEE is a non-profit, Host families are asked to Watch the Blue Boxes for non-governmental organiza- treat the students as they would tion, dedicated for the past 50 their own son or daugh ter, pro- # [ years to helping people gain viding a bed, meals, a space understanding, acquire knowl- to study and loving sup port. " #$% & &'( ) '*+ && edge, and develop skills for Medical insurance and spend- living in a globally interde- ing money is provided by the Published July pendent and culturally diverse organization and students. B12 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • June 10, 2004 Our Lancaster Band
On May 22, the band also some 150 people. It was a suc- by Ed Gorman marched in the Lively parade cessful effort, thanks to hard Over the last three weeks the sponsored by the Upper Lan- work by Glen Burtner and Lancaster High School band caster Volunteer Fire Depart- Kenny Flester in organizing has performed at seven dif- ment. The entire marching band and conducting the concert and ferent occasions around the performed amid cheers from by the band musi cians. county. the specta tors. In addition to the din ner/ Moreover, the band boosters A small group of band concert, a boosters group has have had considerable success musicians, mostly horn play- been busy with various fund- in raising money to finance the ers, participated in a Memorial raising activities with a sub London New Year’s Day parade Day service May 28 at Christ lunch sale of submarine sand- trip. Church. The group played out- wiches provided by Subway. A Much more is planned to side the church as people yard sale was conducted at the accomplish the goal of enabling arrived and from the church high school on June 5. every band member to experi- bal cony during the service. The Boosters also are planning ence the parade, to bring the event was sponsored by the more events throughout the music of the band to everyone Northern Neck Chapter of the summer and fall, including a in the county and to give all Military Officers Association. quilt raffle, car raffle, a gospel a chance to be a part of our On May 29, the jazz band sing and Casino Night. band’s success by par ticipation played at “Rivahfest” to an A mailing campaign solicit- and donation. appreciative audience. ing donations from private The annual dinner/concert Another small group of band in dividuals is being conducted. was held on May 21 and 22 members, representing all Persons who did not receive at the high school. Some 350 instruments, played May 31 at a letter are urged to send a people enjoyed dinner and a a Memorial Day observation con tribution to P.O. Box 3, full concert by the jazz, con- at Rappahannock Westminster- Lancaster, VA 22503. Dona- cert, symphonic and freshman Canterbury near Irvington. This tions may be tax deductible and bands. Dinner was provided by was the second consecu tive would be greatly appreciated. band boosters, who planned, year the band has been invited Fund-raising for the London cooked and readied for serving to play. trip has been gratifying thus a menu consisting of fruit cock- A jazz concert was pre sented far; however, much more is Visiting history tail, chicken Caribbean, salad, June 6 at the Lancaster Middle needed. The band is hoping Myrtle Phillips (right) passes around dyed wool during a spinning demonstration for vegetables and Key lime pie. School Theater in Kilmarnock. that more individuals and lo cal second-graders at the Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library last week. All six Lan- All in at tendance applauded This performance was a joint businesses will come forth to caster Primary School second-grade classes visited the museum for a day of hands-on enthusiastically, ate heartily effort by the high school and support this effort, to assure history. The students walked through the herb garden, ground corn, spun yarn and wrote and thor oughly enjoyed the middle school bands and was that all members of the band with quill pens. (Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi) event. It was a huge success. presented to an audience of can share in this opportunity. Roger Mudd challenges R-MC Community college graduates to question everything Two-hundred and thirty-fi ve seniors graduated from Ran- tuition to increase dolph-Macon College in Ash- The State Board for Com- ginia businesses that have a land on May 29. munity Colleges recently contract rate for tuition for Roger Mudd of White Stone, increased tuition by 6.9 per- out-of-state employees will be an Emmy-award win ning broad- cent, beginning with the Fall eligible for the in-state rate of caster and History Channel 2004 semester. $63.23 per credit hour. anchor and corre spondent, deliv- The new rates will bring “These increases are critical ered the com mencement address tuition for in-state students to helping us meet our Date- during which he referred to the to $63.23 per credit hour, an line 2009 goals to become a moral challenges posed by the increase of $4.10. A student world-class community col lege abuse of Iraqi prisoners, alleg- taking 30 semester hours over system,” said VCCS Chancel- edly at the hands of American the course of an academic year lor Dr. Glenn DuBois. sol diers. would pay an additional $123, At Rappahannock Commu- “This college, this adminis- for a yearly tuition total of nity College, a tuition pay- tration, this faculty never $1,896.90. ment plan will be instituted in tended for you not to make a Out-of-state tuition also will through Facts Tuition Man- difference,” said Mudd. “They Roger Mudd delivers com- increase by $4.10 per credit agement, allowing students to are not turning you loose sim- mencement address to the hour, bringing it from $205.08 pay tuition in interest-free ply for you to fall in line, Class of 2004 at Randolph- per credit hour to $209.18. Vir- monthly installments. ac cept the status quo, fail to Macon College. Historyland responds to ‘wish list’ challenge with the right ques tion Historyland Community Workshop member Luci York (left) or accept the incomplete or mis- presents a check to Lancaster Primary School principal Merle leading answer. You must learn sting.” Stables. The contribution was made in response to a “wish to ask “Why?” And if there is no This challenge is typical of list” of unbudgeted but essetial items for the school. The dona- response then ask “Why?” again the dilemmas that Mudd has tion will be used primarily to purchase new state, national and and again. When you leave here, worked tirelessly throughout his world classroom maps. Yellow Jackets, do not lose your broadcasting career to bring to the attention of the American people. It is also typical of the challenges that he seeks Gravatt receives teaching award “You must learn to ask to engage students with in the ‘Why’ And if there is annual VFIC Ethics Bowl, over Elementary school teachers with her third-grade stu dents which he presides every year. from three counties are this provides the type of no response then ask Randolph-Macon hosted this year’s winners of the C. Wayne information necessary for suc- ‘Why’ again and again. prestigious event in 2002. Ashworth Excellence in Teach- cess in the Virginia science and When you leave here, Mudd and J. Stewart Bryan ing Award. math standards of learn ing,” III, chairman and chief execu- The award, which honors said AITC program co ordinator Yellow Jackets, do not tive offi cer of Media General, those who give children an Liz Alford. “Her pro ject is one loose your sting.” the company that owns the Rich- early understanding of agricul- more example of the types of —Roger Mudd mond Times-Dispatch, received ture, is presented by the teaching crossover teachers can honorary degrees dur ing the cer- Virginia Foundation for Agri- create to better their students’ emony. Alton W. Meekins Robert L. Stephens III culture in the Classroom learning experience.” (AITC). The teachers will receive a Joseph Marler, who teaches monetary award to help fund in Washington County; Joan their school projects. Local students graduate Gravatt, who teaches in Lan- The Virginia Foundation for 435-1701 .... this number will get you places! caster County; and Carol Hunt, AITC provides free seminars who teaches in Fairfax County and SOL-aligned teaching from Woodberry Forest were recognized for creating ma terials to educators across Woodberry Forest School Carolina State University. He integrated and innovative agri- the state. It is affiliated with graduated 98 students at its is the son of Lee and Jarrett cultural education units. a na tional program that pro- 115th commencement on May Stephens of Irvington. Gravatt’s project, which uses motes understanding of agri- 22. Local graduates included Meekins will attend Clem- computer skills in combi nation culture through education. Robert L. Stephens III and son University. He is the son with outdoor activities, has During the most recent Alton W. Meekins. of John and Ann Meekins of been successful with third grad- school year, approximately 650 Stephens will attend North Cobbs Creek. ers at Lancaster Primary School Virginia teachers attended for three years. The af ter- training programs offered by school program allows stu dents the foundation, a nonprofit to split time between computer or ganization that receives lab work with gar dening activ- financial and administrative ities that include charting plant support from the Virginia Farm growth, identifying plant parts Bureau Federation. and under standing the grow- ing process. The program is actively sup ported by the Northern Neck Master Garden- ers and all of the school’s third- grade teach ers. “The hands-on, extended cur- Call: riculum Ms. Gravatt is us ing Esquire Servic es Email your Carpet & Upholstery NEWS to: Clean ers State of the Art In-Plant Cleaning Furniture, Orientals, Area Rugs De odor iz ing • Pickup and Delivery Leather Cleaning Water & Smoke Damage Res to ra tion LPS holds field day Lancaster Primary School held its third annual Field Day Dylan Weimer, Grandson of Rosemary & Gil Whittington June 4. Students from kindergarten through third grade par- ticipated in eight events, the save-our-ship relay, horseshoes, Proudly serving Richmond, Chesterfi eld, Henrico, Hanover, West Point, Urbanna, Deltaville, Gloucester a monkey-walk race, a noodle race, a beanbag-balance C.H., Mathews C.H., White Stone, Kilmarnock, Irvington, Wicomico Church, Burgess, Reedville, Middlesex, race, the lasso throw, a potato-sack race and a sponge- lunge relay. Class champions include Jessica Davis’s kin- The Northern Neck, Essex, King & Queen, King William, Richmond County and all the areas in between. dergarten (above), and Jennifer Wildenstein’s first-grade class, Paulette Payne’s second-grade class and Nancy Jew- Hwy. 17/360 • Tappahannock, Va. ell’s third-grade class. [email protected] Call (800) 321-4751 or 443-4751 Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • June 10, 2004 • B13 Local students presented awards at SMS banquet Several students from the in world literature and compo- Northern Neck were recog- sition, and academic recogni- nized at the 2003-04 Aca demic tion in world history I and Awards banquet at St. Marga- Spanish II. ret’s School . Michelle Burch of Burgess Annie Arnest of Kinsale earned most outstanding in earned the Jefferson Book geometry and Latin II. Award and academic recog ni- Megan Burton of Montross tion in The 20th Century. earned most outstanding in Erin Martin of Callao earned photography and academic rec- the Randolph-Macon Woman’s ognition in algebra I and Latin From left are Lancaster High School history teacher Ashley College Book Award, most I. Wilmore, second-place winner David Hudnall, fi rst-place outstanding in music history Jessica Hinson of Warsaw winner Lauren Haydon and Northern Neck Electric Coop- and academic recognition in earned academic recognition in erative dir ector Wayne Saunders. health. marine science. Alison Smith of Warsaw Alexandra Newman of Lan- Joyal receives scholarship earned Presidential Educational caster earned academic recog- Award gold seal recognition, nition in American liter ature Lancaster High School senior Michelle Joyal received a schol- Quill and Scroll journalism and composition. arship to study marine biology at Coastal Carolina College honor society membership, Gretchen Smither of Kil- from the Kilmarnock Garden Club. Joyal became interested most outstanding in Latin V marnock earned most out- in marine studies as a child when she began fi shing and help- and academic recognition in standing in civics and academic ing her waterman grandfather, Charles G. Harper. From left personal fi nance. recognition in English 8, pre- are guidance counselor Bar bara Smith, school secretary Gail Lauren Crockett of Irvington algebra and health/physical Palmer, Joyal and garden club environmental committee chair- earned Presidential Educational edcuation 8. man Janet Cioppa. Joyal is the daughter of Ginger and Philip Award silver seal recognition. Kate Turnage of Hague Ruit of Lancaster. Blair Fisher of Lottsburg earned academic recognition in earned Presidential Educational photography. Award silver seal recognition. Sarah Weakley of Montross Ligon Brooks of Miller’s earned academic recognition in Mentoring grant applications Tavern earned most outstand ing Spanish III. are being accepted until July 7 From left are Northumberland High School history teacher Wyatt Garland, fi rst-place winner Krystal Brown, second- U.S. Sen. George Allen vices to the fourth- through place winner Norma Haskins and Northern Neck Electric Cornwell graduates from Radford an nounced last week that the eighth-grade children who live Cooperative director Steve Thomas. U.S. Department of Education in rural areas, high-crime areas, Alexandra B. Cornwell of is accepting applications for the troubled home environ ments or White Stone graduated cum MENTOR grant program which who attend schools with vio- Electric cooperative essay laude from Radford Univer- provides funding for mentor- lence problems. sity on May 8 with a double ing programs in local school “I encourage all schools— major in Spanish and psychol- systems. Sen. Allen played a including private schools, faith- contest winners announced ogy. Cornwell spent a semes- key role in securing the fund- and community-based The Northern Neck Electric tric Washington Youth Tour ter studying abroad in Spain. ing and making it available to organizations and partnerships Cooperative recently spon sored June 13 through 17. During her time at Radford, schools across the nation. between the two—to apply for a contest in the high schools They will join with approx- she was editor-in-chief of the “Improving the educational this grant. Contact Ethel Henry in King George, Lancaster, imately 1,400 youth from university’s literary magazine, environment for the children in my Richmond office at Northumberland, Richmond, across the nation during the Exit 109, for two years. She of our nation continues to be 804-771-2221 or at Stafford and Westmoreland tour for a special program had a staff of over 20 people one of my top priorities,” said [email protected] counties. co ordinated by the National and was responsible for the Sen. Allen. “One of the great- to receive information on how The essay contest was open Rural Electric Cooperative entire process of editing, fund est investments we can make is to develop and write a grant to all high school juniors. The Association. raising, printing and publish- in educating the next genera- proposal, as well as to request subject was “Cooperatives and The program will feature ing the magazine. She also tion, and it is vitally important a letter of support for your What They Have Meant to congressional leaders and gov- was inducted into the National that our children receive a good application,” Sen. Allen said. Rural America.” A contest was ernment offi cials. A visit to Society of Collegiate Scholars educational foundation to pre- The application and program held and judged in each high the Capital and a banquet will in 2002. pare them for a lifetime of suc- guidance can be found at school. highlight one day. They will Cornwell is a 2000 graduate cess.” www.ed.gov/fund/grant/ Members of the board of also have an opportunity to of St. Margaret’s School and Alexandra B. Cornwell The purpose of the program apply/grantapps/index.html or di rectors of the cooperative visit Sen. George Allen, Sen. is currently employed as a is to provide competitive www.ed.gov/programs/dvp- con gratulated the fi rst-place John Warner and Del. Jo Ann summer counselor for the ter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ste- federal grants in order to sup- mentoring/applicant.html. winners and presented the Davis, and to see Congress in Blacksburg School System. ricker of Torquay, England, and port organizations that provide Applications must be received second-place winners with a session. She is the daughter of Allen the late Dr. Peter Conlon, and high-quality mentoring ser- by July 7. $100 Savings Bond. All fi rst- The cooperative thanks all and Sally Cornwell of White Mr. and Mrs. John Cornwell of place winners will represent the who participated in the con- Stone. She is the granddaugh- Callao. cooperative at the Rural Elec- test. 435-1701 .... this number will get you places! Health career camps planned The Rappahannock Com- “This is a wonderful oppor- munity College Tech Prep pro- tunity for students to be CASH NOW gram, working with River side ex posed to non-traditional Health System, has scheduled career pathways,” said coordi- FOR STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS, two “Dare to Dream” health nator Pam Douglas. ANNUITIES and INSURANCE PAYOUTS careers camp sessions for the One of the goals of Tech Prep week of July 12 through 16. is to show students that their The camps will be held at career choices do not have to (800) 794-7310 Riverside Walter Reed Hospi- be based on gender. While, tal in Gloucester and River- for example, doctors have J.G. Wentworth means CASH NOW side Tappahannock Hospital. traditionally been men and The camps are free of charge nurses women, that stereotype for Structured Settlements! for the benefit of rising ninth- is already chang ing, and can and tenth-graders. Places are and will change more under still available. pressure from imaginative, From left are Rappahannock High School principal Jack informed, and de termined Cooley, second-place winner Heather Self, fi rst-place young people. winner Norma Haskins, English teacher Hyte Smith The camps can each and Northern Neck Electric Cooperative director Russell accommodate up to 25 stu- Brown. dents. Brochures are available from middle and high school counselors. A deposit fee of $25 is required to reserve a place, but will be returned upon suc cessful completion of the camp. The deadline for regis- tration is June 17. Apply on line at www.riversideonline. com/ yourfuture. The camps are part of the fifth annual “Career Explo- 4HE 5LTIMATE "ACKYARD ration Through Technology” s 5P TO /FF summer camp program spon- &ROM 4RAMPOLINES sored by RCC in conjunction s "ASKETBALL (OOPS with the Rappahannock Tech FROM Prep Consortium. Heather N. Rising seventh- through From left are Washington and Lee High School English “Nikki” Lewis tenth-graders who would like */" U* 9Ê +1* /U , + teacher Shawn Collins, second-place winner Shawnese to participate in the Career Hackett, fi rst-place winner Brittney Henderson and North- Exploration through Technol- ern Neck Electric Cooperative director Elnora Tompkins. Lewis wins ogy camps, July 19 through 23 +1 /9Ê* 9Ê- Ê£nÈ and July 26 through 30, should ÜÜÜ°«>Þi>À°V Holton call Douglas at 758-6812. ££ Ê -ÌÀiÃÊÊ6ÊEÊ ÊUÊ£ nääÓÓÊ-7 Public forums set to meet scholar ship RCC presidential hopefuls Heather N. “Nikki” Lewis has In a series of open forums begin- Warrenton. been named the 2004 recipient of ning June 14, the four candidates On June 17, the public will have the Linwood Holton Governor’s for the presidency of Rappahannock an opportunity to meet Dr. Elizabeth Scholarship. Community College will be intro- Crowther, vice president of instruc- The award, presented by the duced to the public, RCC faculty tion and student services at Blue Curry School of Education Foun- and staff. Ridge Community College, Weyers dation at the University of Vir- The candidates will meet the Cave. ginia, is based upon ex ceptional community at public re ceptions, Receptions will be held from 8:30 promise as evidenced by profes- tour both Warsaw and Glenns Cam- to 9:30 a.m. in Glenns and from sional and academic accomplish- puses, and be interviewed by fac- 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in Warsaw. ments. ulty, staff, administration and the Candidates will be invited to A reception was held April RCC board. address brief remarks to the attend- 23 in Charlottesville for all of On June 14, the public will have ees and to answer their questions. the foundation’s 2004 scholar- an opportunity to meet Dr. Monty Members of the public should ship recipients. Sullivan, vice chancellor for aca- put their comments in writing and Lewis was also named to the demic and student affairs at Louisi- e-mail them to presidential admin- Dean’s List at the univer sity for ana Delta Community College. istrative staff specialist Bea Evans at the spring semester. She will On June 15, the public will have be [email protected], or fax them graduate in May 2005 with a an opportunity to meet Dr. Patricia to Evans’ attention at 333-0106 or bachelor’s in poli tics and a mas- Ramsey, vice president for aca- 758-3852. ter’s in teach ing. demic affairs at Shaw University in This should be done as soon as She is the daughter of Mr. and Raleigh, N.C possible, as the new presi dent will Mrs. Kevin Lewis of Kilmar- On June 16, the public will be chosen as soon as all the inter- nock and the grand daughter of have an opportu nity to meet Dr. views have been completed. It is Mr. and Mrs. Hampton Lewis of Senora, and Mr. and Mrs. George To day’s Hits, Yesterday’s Favorites Kay Dunkley, interim vice presi- hoped that persons offering their dent of instruction at Lord Fairfax opinions will, in fairness, fi rst try to E. “Sonny” Thomas of Fleet’s Community College, Middletown/ meet all four candidates. Bay. B14 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • June 10, 2004 Moody earns her behavioral science degree Erica Low Moody received a bachelor’s in behavioral sci- ence from the College for Life- long Learning of the University System of New Hamp shire on June 6 in Manch ester, N.H. She graduated summa cum laude and is a member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda national honor society. Moody was the Having Breakfast with the principal recipient of a 2002 Alumni/ The character trait honored at Lancaster Primary School in Learner Association Academic May was “dependability.” Children exemplifying the trait Merit Scholarship. She was had breakfast with principal Merle Stables and met guests selected as a class speaker at forester Rich Steensma and Smokey the Bear. From left, the commencement ceremony. kindergartners and fi rst-graders were (front row) Allison While in atten dance at CLL, Chism, Jonathan Barrack, Alesha Ball, Dylan Rose, Tyriek Moody was named on the Gaskins; (next row) Taorra Crosby, DeLaney Headley, Dean’s List every term. Samuel Bouis, Abby Nelson, Marco Logan, Evelyn Shirilla; She lives in Bellows Falls (next row) John Savoy, Precious Boyd, T’Kala Brown, with her husband, Chris, and Noah Hook, Amaya Henderson, Libby Friday; (back row) stepdaughter, Paige. Her par- Justin Washington, Shaeorah Segar, Ronesha Veney, Taylor ents are Sidney Low Jr. of Woolard, Alisia Morris and Joey Sanford. Weems and Nanci E. Mac- Seventh-grader Sarah Jones (right) leads classmates as they prepare to release homegrown oys- Millan of Dublin, N.H. Her ters on Drumming Reef. grandparents are Doris Low of Irvington and Clarence Edwards of Hillsville. Students plant grasses and oysters Moody has been employed as a special education para- Chesapeake Academy students source. The spat growing project professional at Bellows Falls transplanted wild celery grasses The third grade’s wild celery involved eight months of clean- Union High School for the past on May 26 and homegrown seed grasses were grown with an ing, counting and caring for the five years. She plans to begin oysters on June 2 in Chesapeake 18-hour on/6-hour off incandes- mollusks. In October, the students her master’s in educa tional psy- Bay tributaries. The classroom- cent light source. The seventh planted fl oats in Carters Creek chology at Vermont College in grown grasses were planted in grade’s grasses were grown under with 2,000 oyster spat, antici- the spring. a tributary of Dymer’s Creek a modern GE Reveal lightbulb. pating their growth to vary in and the homegrown oysters were For reasons not completely under- size from 10 to 40 mm by late relocated to the Drumming Reef stood, third grade’s grasses had April. From October to May, the Christchurch oyster sanctuary west of the little growth and mostly died seventh- and eighth-graders ana- mouth of Carter’s Creek. off, while seventh grade’s grasses lyzed and compared water test For the fourth consecutive year, grew thick and long. After plant- results, measured the growth of to host alumni From left, second- and third-graders were (front row) the middle school students par- ing their grasses last week, the the oysters and hypothesized the Sophia Deskin, Kenosha Stewart, Alexander Anderson, ticipated in the Chesapeake Bay students divided into two teams affects of water chemistry and this weekend Carlee Broadus, Katherine Keyser, Hannah Richardson; physics on rates of growth. Foundation Grasses in Classes and conducted tests on the water, Christchurch School will hold (next row) Lexy Simpson, Joshua Moore, Kionte Brown, program, designed to re-establish measuring for temperature, salin- While studying oyster anat- Chelsea Alldredge, Kate Nelson, Tiffany Ross; (next row) omy, the life cycle of bivalve its annual Reunion Weekend June bay-wide underwater grass com- ity, dissolved oxygen, phosphates 11 through 13 at the school’s RJ Nickens, Skylar Kellum, Marques Kelley, Ryjaeh Smith, munities. “Underwater grasses and nitrates. mollusks, and the hazards of Will Kellum, Paige Pittman; (back row) Nell Carter, Jac- MSX and Dermo, students were Middlesex campus, with guests produce oxygen, reduce sediment It was later that week that expected from all over the coun- queline Sandate, Shamerah Taylor, Hanna Smith, Charlie runoff, fi lter chemical runoff and the seventh-graders boarded the responsible for rinsing the spat Reynolds and Shakeen Walker. on a monthly basis and cleaning try. provide food and some of the Chesapeake Bay deadrise work- Highlights of the weekend will most valuable habitat in the bay boat Faded Glory, compliments of the fl oats of sediment and muck called “pseudo feces,” a byprod- include the dedication of the for a host of juvenile species,” the Hope and Glory Inn, to trans- Robert S. Phipps Field House, explained science teacher Linda plant four thousand seed oysters. uct of the oyster’s ability to fi lter Home- based the water around them and rid announcement of Hall of Fame “Doc” Hunter. Captain Julia Jett motored the inductees, a canoe trip on the Students in Hunter’s seventh- class to the site. The students then the water column of suspended businesses solids. The student oyster resto- Dragon Run, golfi ng at the Tartan, grade class and Martha Rogers’ proudly spread their home-grown crab-picking at the waterfront and grow third-grade class grew the grasses oysters on a rebuilt, permanent ration project was sponsored by Oyster Reef Keepers of Virginia, music by Premiere and Coolin’ from seeds planted in a mixture reef about three feet below the Out. when they of sand and soil in classroom con- surface. “I wanted the kids to under the direction of Laurie Sorbella. The group is attempt- The Classes of 1954, 1979 and advertise. tainers provided by CBF. Each get involved in a program that 1994 are honored guests Call 435-1701 class grew their grasses in con- is concerned with the environ- ing to restore the oyster pop- stant environments, such as water ment and to teach them that their ulation to that of pre-Colonial temperature and fl ow rate, then efforts to help can make a dif- times, when the entire bay could altered on variable to see which ference,” explained Hunter, who be fi ltered in four or fi ve days. resulted in better growth. This was pleased to plant the oysters Currently, it takes a year to fi lter Stay in Touch . . . the bay. year’s variable was the light in waters familiar to students. Be Informed . . . That’s what all the visitors .and . summer . residents do.
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Devil’s Bottom earns ‘byway’ status New book offers fi rst-hand account Sue Broadway (left) and Don Shanklin, coordinator of the Dev- il’s Bottom Preservation Society, inspect a “Virginia Byway” sign recenty erected on Devil’s Bottom Road. Some 750 Lancaster County residents signed a petition requesting the designation. of Gen. Patton’s forward observers The board of supervisors unanimously endorsed the proposal and the Virginia Department of Transportation approved the John Rieth searched for sto ries Rieth died in 1985, he had never of the Patton legend—a legend uted to him. Through this book, request in May. “The society wishes to thank all those who of his father’s life, and found revealed to his family the details built by soldiers. Rieth tells the story of a group solicited signatures for a job well done,” said Shanklin. tales of the soldiers who were of his World War II service. The Formed on the eve of the at tack of men who helped Patton break his father’s comrades. When Kurt son’s search for those details put on Pearl Harbor, the 7th FAOB through the German West Wall. him in touch with the men who was assigned the haz ardous task of Retired Lt. Col. Rieth has a had fought beside his fa ther, and determining the source of enemy bachelor’s from the University of resulted in a book that tells their artillery fi re. The exceptional level Rhode Island and a master’s in story as premier fi eld artillery of train ing prepared the battalion public administration from Golden Dividing Creek Association observers of General George S. well for combat in July 1944 Gate University. He retired from Patton. when they landed in Normandy. active Army sesrvice in 2003 John Reith’s book, Patton’s For- Serving as XX Corps primary and is currently employed by the holds spring picnic at Ditchley ward Observers: History of the 7th counterbattery unit, the battal ion U.S. Government in Northern Vir- Field Artillery Observation Bat- quickly advanced through France. ginia. Over 100 people attended talion, XX Corps, Third Army will Stopped cold by a fe rocious Brandylane Publishers Inc. is the Dividing Creek Association be re leased this month by Bran- German defense in Metz and an independent press that has spring picnic held June 5 at dylane Publishers Inc. in Rich- Saarland in the bit ter winter of published fi ction, non-fi c tion and Ditchley, the his toric home on mond. 1944-45, the 7th FAOB partici- poetry since 1985. More infor- Ditchley Road. Fusing the oral histories of the pated in some of the bloodiest, yet mation on the com pany and the Guests brought culinary 7th Field Artillery Observation least well published, fi ghting of current booklist can be found at delights and partook of fried Battalion (FAOB), his father’s let- the war. www.brandylanepublishers.com. chicken, soft drinks, beer and ters, offi cial records, and other Breaking through the German Patton’s Forward Observers: wine. pub lished works, Rieth describes West Wall, XX Corps and the 7th History of the 7th Field Artillery The association was founded the mission of the soldiers. The FAOB ul timately crossed the Rhine Observation Battalion, XX Corps, in October 1990 as a non-par- 7th FAOB exemplify the experi- and ended the war at Hitler’s birth- Third Army, 243 pages with 35 tisan, non-profit orga nization ence of World War II soldiers and place in Braunau, Austria. pho tographs and 10 maps, is dedicated to the pro tection of refl ect the abili ties of their well- The name of George S. Patton re leasing in paperback for $23.95 the environment, the mainte- known leader. evokes an image of the ultimate in June 2004. The book will be nance of natural re sources and In Patton’s Forward Observ- World War II American warrior, available from fi ne booksellers the enhancement and preserva- ers, readers experience the clas- along with a mystique which or from the pub lisher at tion of the Ditchley area. sic American Army experience of continues to grow. Despite his [email protected], by phone The association currently has World War II—the friendships, renowned arrogance, Patton under- at 644-3090, fax 644-3090, or about 150 families repre sented courage, ter ror, carnage, humor stood that it was the blood of his 1711 E. Main Street, Suite 9, by a non-member board of and ulti mate victory that is all part soldiers that earned the glory attrib- Richmond, VA 23223. directors. Current officers are president Ran Marshall, vice president No closing costs, lots of banking freebies. Al Cioppa, treasurer Barton Marshall and secretary Skip Virginia Kelly, center, talks about Ditchley history while Jean Kramb. Dize, lower right, relaxes at the Dividing Creek Association The group’s activities in clude spring picnic. a spring picnic, a fall oyster roast, twice-yearly road clean- Point Foundation, which is ded- Anyone living in the Ditchley ups, and annual dona tions of icated to the con servation of area interested in joining may time and money to Hughlett the point as a nat ural preserve. call Skip Kramb at 435-0697. Dix speaks to woman’s Club % EQUITY LINE * Andrea Dix, the 2003 recipient APR INTRODUCTORY RATE of a $500 award to attend Rap- 3.40 pahannock Community College, spoke at the annual spring lun- cheon of the Woman’s Club of White Stone June 2 at the River Crossing Restaurant near White Stone. PLUS YOUR BANKING IS “ON THE HOUSE”— Dix related some of her ex periences as a fi rst-year col lege CHECKING, ONLINE BILL-PAY AND CREDIT CARD. student and discussed her career goals. The club will not meet dur ing July and August. Monthly meet- ings will begin again on Septem- ber 1 with a pot luck luncheon and a program dedi cated to edu- cation. Those wishing to visit or join are welcome. Call Nancy From left are Alice Dix, speaker Andrea Dix and education Lee at 435-0398. chairman Cathy Wagner.
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Board of Education. to the TTF. Under the budget approved Northern Virginia dedicated to taking rized by Congress and likely will be General Assembly at a reconvened ses- Gov. Warner and U.S. Sen. John by the General Assembly, those funds, gang members off the streets, and will funded this fall. Without the $1.25 mil- sion on June 16. Warner announced last week that John while not spent, were not specifi cally fund a new strike force of a dozen special lion in state funds, Virginia could risk The amendments continue an effort Kluge of Charlottesville agreed to donate dedicated to the TTF. agents and troopers focused on eradicat- losing millions in federal funds dedi- to promote effi ciency and cost-savings $1 million to the fund. The amendment Gov. Warner also would reinstate lan- ing gang activity across the Common- cated to assisting fi refi ghters and emer- throughout state government, while ade- will provide a $1 million match to guage removed by the General Assem- wealth. gency response personnel. quately funding core services. Kluge’s donation, providing the full $2 bly allowing the Governor to ensure that In addition, the governor has proposed Gov. Warner has proposed $1.15 mil- In total, the amendments have the net million requested originally by the bill the TTF is made whole given the accel- partially restoring cuts made to the Com- lion in additional funding for several effect of reducing state spending for patrons. erated sales tax provisions—otherwise monwealth’s attorneys statewide so they important tourism programs, including the biennium, which will result in an Gov. Warner previously proposed $392 the TTF would stand to lose about $50 can have the resources necessary to do promotion of Jamestown 2007, the increase of $3.1 million to the unappro- million in new transportation funding for million. their job and make neighborhoods safer. motor-sports industry, and outdoor tour- priated balances which serve as a reserve the biennium. The legislature removed The Governor’s amendment will have The partial restoration of previous budget ism activities. fund to handle unanticipated emergen- that funding and language allowing the the effect of ensuring that more than $70 cuts totals almost $1.7 million for the The governor has proposed an amend- cies such as natural disasters. governor to deposit transportation funds million in transportation funding for the biennium. ment to restore the Department of Minor- The Governor proposes $1 million for into the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) biennium is protected. Gov. Warner has offered an amend- ity Business Enterprise and its funding in the Brown v. Board of Education Schol- as he has done the past two years. Gov. Warner has proposed almost $1.1 ment to ensure Virginia can match fed- order to level the playing fi eld for all Vir- arship Program Fund. The fund was cre- The amendment would require about million in additional resources for those eral funds that may become available ginia businesses vying for a share of the ated to provide educational opportunities $19 million in funds attributable to the on the front lines in the fi ght against through the federal Staffi ng for Adequate Commonwealth’s $5 billion in annual to those whose schools were closed by half-cent sales tax generated by the gangs—law enforcement offi cials and Firefi ghters and Emergency Response spending on goods and services. W Snakebite . . . . (continued from page B1) her leg to triple in size from the “You usually don’t fi nd venom- upper thigh down to her foot, and ous snakes in houses,” Schwab Kilmarnock eyes expansion said. the pain continued. Her doctor consulted with a tox- Copperheads often live in wood by Robb Hoff area south of the Kilmarnock tech- million, is being un dertaken at the 8.1 milligrams per liter of nitro- icologist at the Medical College or brush piles where they can easily KILMARNOCK—The town nology park between Route 3 and direction of the Virginia Depart- gen. of Virginia in Rich mond. On his hide. Sitings and accidental bites council last Monday au thorized Harris Road. ment of Environmental Quality for Plant manager Pat Chenoweth advice, RGH gave Kober the fi rst generally occur in the spring when town attorney P. Christian Stamm More information is avail able the town’s Virginia Pollutant Dis- disputed that the information was two of four doses of antivenin and peo ple clean up their yards. Cop- Jr. to seek bids on surveying work from the town offi ce at 435-1552. charge Elimination System permit derived from testing at the plant’s transferred her to Richmond where perheads will only bite when they related to a proposed boundary line Outfall relocation re-authorization. discharge pipe, stating that the nitro- she was given two more doses. It feel threatened, and often the bites adjustment. Council also met with the Lan- Mayor Mike Robertson said the gen level at the existing outfall was another three days before she don’t contain much venom. As proposed, the adjustment caster board of supervisors on relocation will address is sues raised ranges from 1.5 to 4.6 mil ligrams was re leased from the hospital. All native snakes are pro tected would extend Kilmarnock’s incor- Monday for a joint public hearing by DEQ over zinc and copper con- per liter. Two weeks later, Kober is still by the Commonwealth and consid- porated limits to encom pass the on the town’s proposal to relocate centrations dis charged by the plant. Stamm said the information was unable to walk without a cane or ered benefi cial be cause they reduce town’s wastewater treatment plant the discharge of treated wastewater Vice-mayor Mike Christo pher more likely gathered from the creek a walker. She must keep her foot nuisance species such as slugs and and the chan nel of Boathouse Cove from its sewage treatment plant. said the plant has exceeded permit- itself, which is bor dered by farms elevated and continues to take pain mice. Venomous snakes, however, in In dian Creek to the Chesapeake The town has applied for a permit ted discharge levels of the metals by that could in crease the nitrogen level medication. may be considered a threat and Boat Basin, then over to Boys Camp from the Virginia Ma rine Resources 2 to 3 parts per billion, which the tested. Doctors have told her that it should be avoided. Road and up Boys Camp Road to Commission to relocate the plant’s re location will not change, but will “If they test in the middle of the could be a month before she can Schwab recommends keep ing Route 3. existing pipe for treated wastewater abate with greater dilu tion. creek, they could come up with any- walk on her own again. lumber, brush and wood piles From Route 3, the proposed ef fl uent from the headwaters of “The Department of Envi- thing,” said Stamm. “It is scary and painful,” Kober away from the house, and carefully adjusted boundary line would extend Boathouse Cove to another lo cation ronmental Quality wants a higher However, Robertson noted that said. “People need to remember that checking piles before turning over towards White Stone until reaching about 300 feet upstream of the dilution rate, which is why we’re nutrient loads remain in the fore- poisonous snakes are out there.” any logs. He also suggests keeping Harris Road, then down Harris Southern States barge-loading facil- going out into deeper water,” said front as the town treats more waste. There are three species of ven- the grass cut short. Road before encompassing the cur- ity at Kilmarnock Wharf, which is Christo pher. He said he met with Virginia Secre- omous snake in Virginia, Schwab Kober was wearing short pants rent YMCA building, all of Chase’s outside of the town limits. The issue of nitrogen and phos- tary of Natural Resources W. Taylor said: the timber rat tlesnake, the and clogs on the day she was bitten. Farm, the Northern Neck Eye The 18-inch pipe will be buried phorous content was raised by Murphy Jr. and Del. Albert C. Pol- cottonmouth or water moccasin She said in the future she will prob- Center, and one lot down Route 200 about two feet into the bottom of Bill Layton of Clifton’s Landing lard on Friday during a tour of the and the cop perhead. All of Vir- ably wear boots and long pants from the eye center. Indian Creek at a minimum of 6.4 during the public hearing. Layton wastewater plant, which is currently ginia’s venomous snakes can be when walking near the woods or in Currently, the incorporated town feet below mean low water. It would cited a November 5, 2003, North- operating at 38-percent capacity. identifi ed by their diamond-shaped long grass. does not include any of the property ex tend 185 feet channelward of ern Neck News article that stated Plans to upgrade the plant will be head, Schwab said. “From this point on, when ever between Waverly Avenue and Boys mean low water. the town’s plant was discharging re quired if it reaches 80-percent But, there are also non-ven omous I am gardening or in the woods, Camp Road nor does it include the The project, estimated to cost $1 more than the acceptable level of capacity. snakes with diamond-shaped heads, I am always going to be aware “It will be an issue for the town such as the black rat snake which that they are here and be careful,” of Kilmarnock — the ni trogen and has a pattern and is often found Kober said. “In the dirt, they blend phosphorus,” Robertson said. in side kitchens, bathrooms, laun- so well. I would have been more White Stone gets direction No action was taken follow ing dry rooms and basements where careful if I had known they were the public hearing. pipes enter the house. here.” on boundary adjustment
by Robb Hoff sewer develop ment. adjustments. WHITE STONE—The town • Analysis of town and county “There’s been a lot of those done council heard from K.W. Poore & services including po lice force and in the state of Virginia,” said Poore. Associates Inc. of Richmond last zoning and sub division ordinances. The second would require a Thursday about the ins and outs • Financial analysis of cost for formal agreement between the town of boundary line adjustment proce- town to provide current services and county to resolve specifi c issues, dures. and expanded ser vices into adjacent which would require review and White Stone is considering an areas. recom mendations by the state com- expansion of its incorpo rated limits • Estimates of town rev enues that mission on local government. into Lancaster County territory. could be generated in adjacent areas “By virtue of their involve ment K.W. Poore senior planner David through con sumer utility tax and (the state commission), there’s more Whitlow outlined a feasibility study state sales tax revenues based upon money involved,” said Poore. that the fi rm could provide in order school age population. The third avenue would also for the town to better pursue its • Comparative analysis of cost require local government commis- boundary line adjustments. of services, revenues generated, and sion involvement if there were adver- “We’re big believers of do ing the gains and losses for both the town sarial posi tions against parts of the work on the front end,” said Whit- and the county. boundary line adjustment plan. The low. “It will save you in the long • Recommendations about poten- commission would review the infor- run.” tial areas for incorpora tion based mation and make rec ommendations, The work outlined by Whitlow upon cost effec tiveness and impact said Poore. included: upon the county. The fourth would require a hear- • Base map preparation that would Whitlow said doing the work in ing by a three-judge panel appointed include parcel lines, current bound- advance can also help better inform by the Virginia Supreme Court in the ary lines be tween the town and the residents outside the town limits event no agreement can be reached county, roads, and adjacent areas about the im pact of incorporation between the town and parties in that might be considered for incor- for them. opposition. poration. The company’s chief execu tive “The effort should be to fi nd neu- • Summary of land uses within offi cer, Kenneth W. Poore, outlined tral ground that’s benefi cial to every- the town and adjacent areas, pop- the avenues the boundary line adjust- body,” Poore said. “Work together ulation, housing in formation, and ment process could take. and see what can be worked out.” property data that includes owner- The fi rst and simplest would He estimated that the study could ship and assessed values. require a consensus between the be completed within four months. • Infrastructure study includ ing town and the county in or der to He said the pro cess could be com- the town’s water system and regional simply record the boundary line pleted for $20,000 to $25,000 at its sim plest or $50,000 if a formal W Police report . . . . (continued from page B1) agreement is required. Poore noted that the town is in on Rocky Neck Road. The staff Heathsville was charged with grand an “excellent position” to pursue received a motorist’s report of a larceny and charges in Maryland. boundary line adjust ments without deer strike near Methodist Church Tonya Johnson, 25, of Zacata was objection by adjacent area residents Road. charged with writing bad checks for since the town does not impose real On June 7, the staff re sponded to $59.22, $25 and $25 to a Callao estate or personal property taxes. a shots fi red com plaint near Irving- area busi ness. No council action was taken fol- ton Road and received a report on Wallace Rice, 38, of Lively was lowing the presenta tion. a theft of rental equipment in the charged with unautho rized use of a 3600 block of Irvington Road. vehicle. Other matters Additionally during the week, the A Lancaster man, 22, and a In another matter, council autho- sheriff’s staff made 16 traffi c stops Lancaster woman, 40, were each rized town manager Sherri Jewell with nine summonses issued, pro- charged with assault and battery. to gather infor mation about rev- vided motorist assistance six times, Two Wicomico Church women, enues that might be realized if made fi ve inmate transports and 24 and 31, and three Wicomico council adopts a tax on prepared responded to three build ing alarms. Church men, 38, 20 and 36, were food sales by businesses within the town. * Receive an additional 15% OFF In calls for fi re department ser- each charged with threatening bodily any accessory purchase with vice, the Upper Lancaster Volunteer harm. Jewell said Kilmarnock has Fire Department re sponded to the assessed a 4 percent prepared food this ad! 100 block of First Street off Gran- The sheriff’s staff also re sponded sales tax since 1997 with the pro- ville Bay Road twice for a trailer to reports of: ceeds applied toward debt service fi re, a traffi c accident in the 8600 • a break-in at a residence in the for the town’s water and sewer Lancaster / Northern Neck block of Mary Ball Road, and an Heathsville area. Although nothing infrastructure development. Mary Ball Rd. equipment fi re in the 3100 block of was reported stolen, damages to a Council asked the planning com- White Chapel Road. The Kilmar- window during entry are valued at mission to consider a re zoning Across from Lancaster High School nock Volunteer Fire Department $100. request by Lawler Real Estate to (804)462-0527 responded with the Fairfi elds Vol- • illegal dumping on private prop- rezone 416 Rappa hannock Drive unteer Fire Department to a brush erty in the Heathsville area. from residen tial to commercial use fi re in the 100 block of Divid ing • a counterfeit bill passed at a for op eration of the real estate offi ce. Cove Lane. Callao area business. NWinAd3-04 Northumberland County Sher- • the unauthorized use of a gas- The Record erroneously reported iff Wayne Middleton re ported 11 oline credit card belonging to a last week that the re zoning request arrests last week. Heathsville area non-profi t organi- concerned the current Lawler Real Clarence Edward Robinson, 41, zation. Estate lo cation at 446 Rappahan- was charged with a proba tion viola- • a larceny from a home in the nock Drive. The property involved tion. Heathsville area. Taken was $40 in is two doors down from the current Joshua Nicholas Ricci, 24, of cash. offi ce.