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75¢ Volume 94 No. 45 Thursday, August 18, 2011 www.RRecord.com Mayor’s alleged interference with manager’s decision raises ire of residents , businessmen by Audrey Thomasson to the editor in last week’s Rappa- hannock Record and, according KILMARNOCK— Mayor Ray- to council members, was mailed mond Booth’s “call to arms” back- to a select group of town resi- fired Monday night when council dents. Eight citizens voiced opin- overrode his plan to reverse an ions, many critical of the mayor’s administrative decision and gave letter. full administration authority to At the beginning of the public town manager Tom Saunders. comments section, Mayor Booth After a closed session, council asked Seagle several times if voted 5-1 to uphold Saunders’ he would like to speak to coun- decision on personnel issues cil. Reluctantly, Seagle took the which resulted in the removal of podium and stated he had worked an employee and his position in for the town for over 16 years and the utility department. that the job loss devastated both The motion was made by coun- him and his family. “I’ve given all cil woman Rebecca Tebbs Nunn I can give,” he said. and supported by vice mayor Wil- As a supervisor, he jumped into liam Smith, member Paul Jones holes and worked with his small and, in their first meeting as coun- crew. “I get right in to do things... cil members, Mae Umphlett and so no one goes without service,” Sounds like Virginia Denis Bouslough. he stated. “You have two people Michelle Nixon and Drive brought the distinctive sound of Virginia string music to Bell Isle State Park Member Shawn Donahue tried working where six work in any last Saturday evening. From left are Patrick Robertson on guitar, Nixon on lead vocals, Tim Newcomb to abstain. However, when town other town.” on banjo, Nick Nixon on guitar, Tracy Burcham on bass, Jonathan Dillon on mandolin and Mike Sharp on attorney Chris Stamm said he While people spoke favorably dobro. The Music by the River concert was sponsored by the Friends of bell isle with help from several must vote because he participated of Seagle, many stated it was banks, businesses, service organizations and individuals. in the discussion, Donahue voted inappropriate to deal with the against the motion. issue publicly. Prior to the opening of Monday “This type of personnel matter night’s meeting, Donahue handed should be in closed session, not out brightly colored T-shirts with in letters to the town and not in “Bring James back” emblazoned front of everybody,” said former on the front as citizens entered councilman Les Spivey. “I don’t town hall. However, Sharon necessarily have anything against Booth, the mayor’s wife, was the Mr. Seagle, but you hired a town only person wearing the shirt, manager...so you should let him draping them over the front and manage the town. If some of you back of her clothing. want to be the town manager then Some 20 citizens attended maybe you should not be on coun- the meeting on behalf of former cil and not be mayor but become employee James Seagle or as the town manager. Either change a result of the mayor’s “call to the town charter or follow it.” arms” which appeared as a letter KILMARNOCK, continued on page A2

NEWS BREAK N LOVE vote Kilmarnock is in the running for a statewide tourism promo- tion to bring a giant LOVE sign to one town in Virginia. As part of the “Bring LOVE to Your Town” event, the Virginia Tourism Corporation will hold a Facebook vote from 8 a.m. Following the concert, the circle of musicians expanded as campers and local pickers joined in a campsite August 17 to 5 p.m. August 18. Vote at www.Facebook.com/ jam session. From left are Michelle Nixon, Bill Duvall, Bucky Beauchamp, Lewis Walker and Patrick VirginiaisforLovers. Robertson. Visit RRecord.com for more photos and a sample of Nixon’s “Small Town Way,” from their recently released project, “A Place I Belong.” Photos by Robert Mason Jr. Republican Primary Tuesday is open to all voters by Audrey Thomasson Northumberland registrar Kathy God- ing at 61 Harris Road in Kilmarock. Other campaigning dard’s office is at 72 Monument Place District 5 votes at Irvington Baptist August 23 also is the last day for poten- KILMARNOCK—A Republican Pri- in Heathsville. She can be reached at Church at 53 King Carter Drive in Irving- tial candidates to file in order for their mary for the Delegate 99 seat will be held 580-4655. ton. names to appear on the November 8 ballot. Tuesday, August 23. Candidates as listed on On Tuesday, polls open at 6 a.m. and The Central Absentee Precinct is in the Political party chairs have until August 26 the ballot are John W. Lampmann, Marga- close at 7 p.m. Voters are required to show Saunder’s building at 8694 Mary Ball Road to list their candidates. ret Bevans Ransone and Dean W. Sumner. identification at the polls, such as a Virginia in Lancaster. In Lancaster, elections will be held for All registered voters may participate in voter card or driver’s license, a federal, state Northumberland polls Commonwealth’s Attorney; Commissioner the polling. Lancaster County Registrar or local government identification card or District 1 votes at the firehouse at 314 of the Revenue; Sheriff; Treasurer; supervi- Peggy Harding reminds citizens write-ins an employer-issued identification card or Northumberland Highway in Callao. sor for Districts 2, 3 and 4; school board for are not allowed in a primary election. social security card. District 2 votes at St. Stephen’s Church Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4; and Northern Neck Northumberland received redistricting There are no changes in voting proce- at 6538 Northumberland Highway in Soil and Water Conservation District. approval several weeks ago from the U. dures or polling places in either county. Heathsville. In Northumberland, elections will be S. Department of Justice. Lancaster’s plan Lancaster polls District 3-A votes at the Northumber- held for Commonwealth’s Attorney; Com- was approved last week. All voters should District 1 votes at the Ruritan Center at land Public Library at 7204 Northumber- missioner of the Revenue; Sheriff; Trea- receive new voter registration cards this 3989 White Chapel Road in Lancaster. land Highway in Heathsville. surer; supervisor for Districts 1, 4 and 5; week. District 2 votes at Trinity Episcopal District 3-B votes at Mt. Olive Baptist school board for Districts 1, 4 and 5; and Voting Church at 8484 Mary Ball Road in Lan- Church at 6749 Jessie duPont Memorial Northern Neck Soil and Water Conserva- August 16 was the last day an absentee caster. Highway near Wicomico Church. tion District. ballot could be mailed. Absentee voting District 3/precinct 301 votes at the fire- District 4 votes at Wicomico Parish Voters also will elect a District 4 state in person continues from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. house at 578 Chesapeake Drive in White Church at 5191 Jessie duPont Memorial senator. daily through Saturday, August 20, in the Stone. Highway in Wicomico Church. To obtain and file the candidate forms office of the voter registrar. District 3/precinct 302 votes at Grace District 5 votes at the firehouse at 119 that are due August 23, those interested Lancaster registrar’s office is located at Episcopal Church at 303 South Main Street Main Street in Reedville. in running for office in Lancaster County 8694 Mary Ball Road in Lancaster. Hard- in Kilmarnock. The Central Absentee Precinct will be at should call Harding. In Northumberland, ing can be reached at 462-5277. District 4 votes at the rescue squad build- the courthouse in Heathsville. call Goddard. Lancaster Republicans host candidate forum by Audrey Thomasson said Lampmann, referring to the in Washington—which you may candidate to show up at the mass lions to the Northern Neck,” has impact of a difficult economy on feel doesn’t make any sense— meeting,” Beatley said. “When “real business experience” and KILMARNOCK—A week the Northern Neck. except—I have demonstrated she found out about Albert Pol- she cares about people, Beatley before the Republican Primary, Noting the integrity of the rep- legislative skills so I can hit the lard’s voting record, she decided stated. two of the three candidates for the resentative process of 100 years ground running. I was a line man- to run.” “We need a real person, not a District 99 nomination appeared ago, he said in those days local ager in a Fortune 100 company... Ransone’s family owns a sea- politician that’s spent years in at a Lancaster County Republican citizens controlled who rep- enlisted in the army, volunteer in food business at Sandy Point near Washington D.C. She grew up in Committee forum Tuesday night. resented them in government. the Peace Corps, taught two years Kinsale. Beatley described her a family where her mother and The absence of Margaret Bevans “Today, its top down and money in a rural school. family as coming from nothing father passed down their values Ransone of Westmoreland County driven,” emphasizing that when “I’m the Washington guy run- to build the business with sweat and principles...and strong Chris- allowed opponents John Lamp- candidates accept money from ning a citizen campaign. I believe equity. “She has the hard-working tian values. She’s unequivocally mann of Caroline County and the state party and special inter- I’m the most qualified candidate ethic of the Bevins family” run- pro-life.” Dean Sumner of Northumberland ests, there’s an expectation to to lead the Northern Neck for the ning the research and data collec- Dean Sumner County to distinguish themselves support their urban agenda. “You next 10 years,” said Lampmann. tion end of the business. She said Sumner opened with an apol- and attack Ransone through her need a delegate accountable only Margaret Bevins Ransone Ransone’s moral ethics would not ogy. “When I moved here, I forgot stand-in, Terri Beatley. to you.” Beatley, a financial advisor allow her to participate in a nega- my millions,” he told the crowd. John Lampmann “All three candidates will who also organized and heads a tive exchange with her opponents. He was quick to start attack- “This is an important elec- vote conservative,” Lampmann pro-life ministry, told the packed The attributes that make her best ing Lampmann for spending 20 tion to restoring our quality of explained. “The real question is house “Margaret is busy beating suited to represent the Northern years working in Washington life. The choice of delegate is ‘Who will lead?’ That’s when you down doors. She’s an incredibly Neck include the fact she is a D.C. and Ransone for spending a critical to turning things around,” need experience. My experience hard worker...and was the only native who did not bring “her mil- FORUM, continued on page A2

Business ...... C6-8 Directory ...... D7 Police ...... A3 THIS WEEK ONLINE: Calendar ...... B2 Notices ...... D5 Schools ...... C5 Sounds like Virginia Sample the distinctive sound of a Virginia string Churches ...... B5-8 Obituaries ...... B6 Sports ...... C1-4 band. Tune in to the Michelle Nixon and Drive 6 56525 10491 6 Classified ...... D1-4 Opinion ...... A6-7 Upcoming ...... B1-4 slideshow at RRecord.com. August 18, 2011 Rappahannock Record A2 InsideNews Kilmarnock, VA Supervisors hear again from both sides regarding the proposed Bluff Point PUD by Shannon Rice Point Planned Unit Develop- obtained,” said Herring. Hall also noted there was ment (PUD) bringing the total The Bluff Point Holdings’ no plan for erosion control HEATHSVILLE—Both number of signatures to 843. master plan calls for develop- along the marsh. The property sides of the proposed Bluff “There are on record 74 ment on 315 acres of the 898 is eroding at an average of Point Planned Unit Develop- people who expressed their acres it owns. Project features seven feet per year, she said. ment were heard at Thursday’s support to Bluff Point devel- include a boutique resort hotel Ron Herring of Wicomico supervisors meeting. opment. There are 843 signa- and spa, private residences, Church said approximately Pete Kauneckas announced tures opposing development marina and a harbor vil- 14 feet of erosion would have the addition of 223 signatures to the 74 supporting. It clearly lage with restaurants, shops, been avoided if the project to the petition against Bluff shows by an 11 to 1 ratio that chapel and gathering spaces. had been approved already. the citizens of Northumber- The proposed development “We need to act on it if we land County are opposed is to contain 530 private resi- want to preserve that piece of appahannock to the proposed Bluff Point dences and 90 hotel rooms. property,” said Herring. ecord PUD,” said Kauneckas. Ida Hall of Citizens to John Burton of Heaths- R In regards to this petition, Protect Bluff Point read an ville voiced his support for USPS (455-600) two people said they were email from Virginia Institute the project because of the 27 N. Main St., P.O. Box 400 solicited for signatures. of Marine Science dean and employment opportunities it Kilmarnock, VA 22482-0400 “Even though we’re for the director John Wells to John would offer. 804-435-1701 project we received a letter Swaddle, director of environ- “Also we need the revenue Fax: 804-435-2632 and a petition requesting our mental science and policy pro- that’s going to be created by www.RRecord.com signature opposing the proj- gram stating “Given our con- the completion of the proj- ect. The letter we received cerns and the local opposition ect,” said Burton. Mr. & Mrs. Frederick A. Gaskins, Cpl. Alexander V. Hand General Managers was definitely one-sided and a you may want to take another “Granting this special Robert D. Mason Jr., Editor little bit scare tactic. It doesn’t close look at what is being exception seems to me that explain the by-right option at proposed and possibly rethink it will set a precedent for the Cpl. Hand completes tour J.E. Currell, Publisher, 1927-1993 all,” said Kelly Dameron of the William & Mary support. use of unsuitable land,” said orporal Alexander V. Hand recently completed a year- Wicomico Church. Unless there is new compel- Donna Gruel of Bluff Point. Published weekly except Christmas week Clong tour of duty in Afghanistan as well as his four- at Kilmarnock, Lancaster Co., VA. Linda Herring, also of ling information, we will need The Bluff Point PUD con- year enlistment. Periodicals Postage Paid at Kilmarnock, VA Wicomico Church said her to withdraw any previously sultant’s report will be pre- He has been honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine 22482 and additional mailing offices. signature was solicited at implied endorsement and back sented to the supervisors at Corps and will commence studies at J. Sargeant Reynolds Postmaster: Send address changes to the Reedville Independence away from the project.” the September meeting. In a the Rappahannock Record, P.O. Box 400, Community College in the fall. Kilmarnock, VA 22482-0400 Parade although she did not Hall said Dr. Mitchell letter, developer Tom Dingle- Hand is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul V. Hand of sign the petition. Byrd of the William & Mary dine consented to delay voting Subscriptions (payable in advance): $25 per Lancaster and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. year in the Northern Neck and Middlesex “I ask that you strongly Center for Conservation Biol- on the Bluff Point PUD until Shanklin of Merry Point. County; $36 per year elsewhere. consider the number of sig- ogy wrote a similar letter to the regular supervisors meet- Single copy: $.75. natures and how they were Swaddle. ing in October. Member: Virginia Press Association Forum and National Newspaper Association Kilmarnock discussion continued from page A1 Printed on recycled paper. lot of money to tell people they accomplish. He attrib- continued from page A1 All items submitted for publication are she’s a conservative and for uted the success of the Nor- subject to inclusion in digital or other Business owner David by a misguided and misguiding people that I have spoken to funding Democrat Albert thumberland County School electronic formats for use in other Rappahannock Record products. Rose said Seagle has come accusatory member of council of the committees and of the Pollard’s campaign when he system to teachers taking the to his aid several times at or mayor.” He stated it was full council seems not to favor won the delegate seat. initiative and solving prob- How to reach us: his restaurants over the past “no more than a poorly veiled this action. I never said that I Sumner described himself lems on the local level. To reach members of the staff, dial the seven years, even show- attempt to undermine...cooper- polled or discussed this with as the only candidate who Lampmann placed main phone number, 435-1701, and then the employee’s extension when ing him how to work town ation between the council...the the full council at all...” has won an election, serv- emphasis on funding, saying prompted, or use the e-mail address. equipment and leaving it town manager and the mayor. Jones replied that in the past ing as a member of the Nor- the Composite Index needed Newsroom: with him when he had a “Ranting by anyone in your the mayor has accused him of thumberland school board; to change. “We may need Robert D. Mason Jr., Editor sewage problem. “He’s been respective positions in public... “playing the town” when, in the only candidate to serve something more radical—go extension 25, [email protected] very helpful to me...he’s a about official town business is fact, Booth was the one “play- on the board of the techni- to some kind of commission Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi extension 23, [email protected] good guy. Please find some- at best humiliating for both ing citizens,” said Jones. cal school in Warsaw; and on dividing up that piece.” Audrey Thomasson thing for him to do.” the ranter and the town’s offi- “You’re entitled to your opin- the only candidate to put his But he added the impor- extension 22, [email protected] Howard Straughan, a former cials and staff,” he said, calling ion, Mr. Jones,” Booth replied. kids through local school tance of choices such as Shannon Rice extension 28, [email protected] council member, objected to the the behavior disruptive and a Nunn then read Booth’s systems. home schooling, and charter facts in Booth’s letter. “There distraction while destroying statement in the letter: “’Most “I have not only talked schools that challenge public Display Advertising: were numerous misstatements credibility and cooperation. members of these committees about issues, I’ve talked schools to be better. While Sara Amiss, Manager extension 13, [email protected] of facts. You did not consult “Bombast is not governance and the full council to whom I about solutions,” he said. he was only a teacher for K.C. Troise with council” before represent- and intimidation is not lead- have spoken seem opposed to Sumner said his most press- two years, he said he learned extension 19, [email protected] ing them in your letter, he told ership.” Cockrell praised the this decision,’” she read. “You ing concerns include expen- how great school teachers Marilyn Bryant Booth. “The sewer system is abilities of the town manager only spoke to two people,” sive programs that outweigh can be. extension 11, [email protected] Joanna Marchetti ‘breaking even’ only if you and said the town was fortu- Nunn said. “One was behind their benefits and unfunded Bringing jobs extension 15, [email protected] don’t take into account...paying nate to have a manager of his you all the way, the other said state mandates “that are one Sumner said the key to Classified Advertising: back current debts or doing caliber. they could not make a deci- size fits all.” As an example, creating jobs in the area classifi[email protected] repairs or upgrades. To raise Another business owner sion. You did not speak to he said the state mandated was to develop a high-speed or dial the main number: 435-1701ext. 12 the idea that Seagle’s dismissal wrote the town’s political Mrs. Umphlett, Mr. Smith, that pressure systems on fire or click “Classifieds” at www.RRecord.com internet system. “The inter- will result in ‘a public heath bickering had finally pushed Mr. Jones or me...so that is a hydrants be capable of meet- net could attract industry Production: issue’ or ‘sale of the water and him over the edge. total fabrication.” ing the needs of high-rise here. People could work Wayne Smith, Manager sewer system’ is a real stretch,” “Mayor Booth has no “I had a position,” replied buildings. “I don’t remem- for corporations based any- extension 26, [email protected] Susan Simmons, Publications Manager he added. reason to even ask the reason Booth. “I had spoken to actu- ber any high rises around where and live here.” extension 18, [email protected] Also, Straughan presented for Mr. Seagle’s dismissal, ally two others and I had here,” he joked. Addition- Lampmann noted broad- Sarah Bowis written statements from other but to air it in the paper...is spoken to one other who really ally, he said he wants to join band “...is a key physical extension 17, [email protected] citizens, including Glenn and the most unprofessional act had not given me an opinion. Ken Cuchinelli in fighting asset of the future.” He also Gloria Bosher, Poppy Cockrell. of all,” wrote Joe Hudnall. “In We will discuss this matter in ObamaCare. extension 17, [email protected] noted the need to develop Brenda Burtner, “We want to address all the...business world manag- closed session. We don’t need Education sewer and water facilities. He extension 24. [email protected] of you in public because the ers often give generic reasons to have further discussion at Beatley said Ransone pushed for a rural alliance as mayor has forced the public to for terminating an employee... this time,” Booth said, and Publishing/Business: “believes parents should the solution to the “4-to-1 Frederick A. Gaskins, President become involved...even though which gives (the employee) ended the discussion. have the right to put their urban majority” which he extension 20, [email protected] this dismissal is a matter best a better opportunity to find At the end of the meet- kids where they want. Her claims retains money and Bettie Lee Gaskins, Treasurer addressed in a private, closed- employment elsewhere.” ing, Nunn and Bouslough concern is the vocational assets in populated areas. extension 21, [email protected] Kate Oliver, CPA, Business Manager door session,” wrote Glenn Hudnall stated the mayor’s requested a closed session at center has morphed into a Beatley said Ransone “... extension 21, [email protected] Cockrell. The town resident actions may force Saunders the next council meeting to vault for troubled kids. She is a job creator...who built Lindsay Bishoff, Accts. Receivable Manager and business man noted opera- to go public with his reasons discuss the mayor’s letter. wants to turn it into an alter- something from nothing. extension 14, [email protected] tion of the town water system which would result in more After the meeting, Stamm Angie Garrett, Classifieds/Front Office native to college.” She understands how to extension 12, [email protected] is a matter for council. “A per- problems for Seagle. said he would review the Sumner defended the create jobs” based on creat- Subscriptions: sonnel matter is not...in any “It is very obvious that our request on the legitimacy of vocational center, saying it ing jobs in her family’s sea- Anna Ticer, Circulation manager way whatsoever fodder for a mayor has a personal vendetta holding a closed session over was not full of bad kids and food business. extension 16, [email protected] letter to the local paper’s editor against Mr. Saunders. But the letter. that kids take pride in what to keep attacking him in the media and in open session is totally unethical. Our town Subscribe to the Record! government has become the For papers mailed to addresses in Lancaster, laughing stock of all small Northumberland, Richmond, towns in Virginia and beyond. Westmoreland and Middlesex counties: The most despicable part of Q $25.00 per year Q $19.00 per 6 months Mayor Booth’s letter is that he is trying to scare the citizens For papers mailed to other areas: of Kilmarnock. Really—our water and sewer are now a Q $36.00 per year Q $28.00 per 6 months ‘potential health and safety concern’? Mr. Saunders ter- Student subscription: Q $20.00 for 9 months minates our water guy and now we are not safe? If our OR: Order an Internet subscription system is that fragile maybe and download a PDF version of the we should consider selling it,” entire Rappahannock Record on Hudnall concluded. your computer! Get it Wednesdays! Resident Sonja Headly agreed the bickering must Q $35.00 per year Q $24.00 per 6 months stop. “People from out of town are reading about this in our Q Payment enclosed New Q Renewal Q local newspaper and laughing Q Bill me Q Charge to or fad- at our town council,” she said. She suggested council hire a mediator to instruct them Name:______on how to run a meeting and build a team. Address:______Donahue said he applauded citizens for coming out and City:______expressing their opinions. “We can agree to disagree,” State:____ Zip:______Phone: ______he said. Jones called on the mayor to run a correction of his letter Credit Card No.: ______to citizens, claiming Booth Expiration Date: ______inferred the opinions repre- sented the majority on coun- Signature: ______cil. “You never polled council. You never spoke to me,” he Mail to: Rappahannock Record Circulation Dept. said. 0/"OXs+ILMARNOCK 6!  The mayor argued that Phone 804-435-1701, ext. 16, or email [email protected] Jones misunderstood what he wrote. “I said most of the +ILMARNOCK s 6IRGINIA RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD !UGUST sA3 Property It’s HOT! Please don’t forget to give us owner fresh water and shade everyday! negotiates $7,500 The exception by Shannon Rice HEATHSVILLE—While four requests before the Custom Decorating, Accessories and Gifts Northumberland board of 18 S. Main St. ● Kilmarnock, VA ● 435-1783 Rescue training supervisors were eventually The Kilmarnock and Upper Lancaster volunteer rescue squads, in cooperation approved, two were granted with the Northern Neck YMCA, recently conducted school bus rescue training. The after lengthy debate and at a training was provided to enhance response time and patient care in the event of a premium. mass casualty incident. After several months of How Much Are You Worth? postponement, the board granted Rebecca Worley an Priceless! exception to the Chesapeake How Much Are Your Marina ownership changes hands Bay Preservation Area Ordi- nance to allow an addition Jewels Worth? by Audrey Thomasson cleaning up the wrecked Creek to let them know the within the 50-foot resource Find out by having yours appraised boats and abandoned cars structure is in violation of protection area at 1476 IRVINGTON—After and removing the docks... a town ordinance. Council- Shore Lane in the Northum- Certified Gemologist years of frustration by until it’s a bare piece of man Gene Edmonds raised berland Shores Subdivision By Appointment town council over cleanup land,” he said after the the issue with town attorney with the condition that she efforts at Irvington Marina, meeting. “I hope to have Matt Terry. However, Terry pay a $7,500 penalty for Thursday, August 25, 2011 a change in ownership has everything cleared out in recused himself stating he failing to make the request 10:00 - 2:00 turned the tide. eight months to a year.” had a conflict because the prior to building the addi- Zoning administrator The land should be owners were clients. tion. Bob Hardesty last week cleared in about two By a 4-2 vote, coun- Worley was presented BURKE’S JEWELERS months, but getting permits cil approved a request by informed council mem- with two options at the May 3OUTH-AIN3TREETs+ILMARNOCK 6! bers that Bruce Sanders of to bring in a barge with a Dudley Patteson to improve 12 supervisors meeting. Rappahannock Yachts pur- crane to remove the docks the bathroom facilities at   s  "52+%3 One would deny her request “Making Memories since 1969” chased the facility and is is the hard part and will the Dog & Oyster Vineyard, and have her remove all of removing debris from the take time, he said. formerly White Fences the existing addition built land. Four boats are gone “Since it adjoins my boat- Vineyards, by using a within the seaward 50-feet from the docks, he added. yard, I’ll continue to oper- system of pump and haul. of the resource protection Sanders, who took pos- ate it as a boatyard for now. Gene Edmonds, Jerry area in addition to re-estab- cruise special session of the marina Eventually, I’ll put in new Letell, Wayne Nunnally and lishing and maintaining soil Feb. 3-13, 2012 August 1, said he tried to piers,” said Sanders. “After Edward Sulick voted for cover in compliance with the buy the property for the past it’s all cleared out, I’ll have the motion; Kathleen Pol- ordinance. Worley would be YES IT’S HOT TODAY BUT 10 years. As owner of all to stop and see how much lard and Robert Westbrook responsible for all permits GET READY FOR WINTER! the surrounding property, money I have left.” voted against. and inspections with all The cleanup is being By a 4-2 vote, council the addition brings the total permit fees charged at the This fun filled 10 day holdings to 12 acres with conducted by Brent Self, of denied use of town property after-the-fact rate. 1,500 feet of industrial- Self Excavating. on Chesapeake Drive by cruise in the blue The other option was Caribbean on the Noordam zoned waterfront property. In other business, Hard- Franklin Mechanical as a to pay a civil penalty of from Ft. Lauderdale will “I’m concentrating on esty was directed to contact staging area during a town $10,000. getting rid of the junk, the owners of a collapsed water line replacement Because Worley is retired be a great demolishing the buildings... boat house on Carter’s project for Aqua Virginia. and on a limited income, her winter get-a-way. lawyer, Charles McKerns Prices start at $1200 asked that the penalty be with port calls at Turks reduced to $5,000. & Caicos, Curacao, SHERIFFS’ REPORTS “It is an amount sufficient Bonaire, Aruba & more. to vindicate and justify the Lancaster County Sheriff Ronnie Staff also checked on the well-being of board’s legitimate interest Crockett this week reported charges a Haydon Lane resident at the request of a and the county’s legitimate against three individuals. concerned citizen (possible domestic; no interest in the matter,” said Felonies emergency services needed), and on the McKerns. Adventure Travel Rudolph P. Kenner, 26, of Courthouse well-being of pedestrian who had been at Favoring McKerns’ sug- Chesapeake Commons, Kilmarnock Road was charged August 13 on direct a Lively area business for several hours gestion of a $5,000 penalty, 436-9200 1-877-436-9200 indictments of two counts of involuntary (family member was contacted, subject supervisor James Long voted “Come join us–we’re going places” manslaughter, the charges arising from has early stages of Alzheimer’s). nay to Joe Self’s motion to a double fatality traffic crash February August 15: Staff responded to a pos- grant the exception with the 25, investigated by Virginia State Police sible prowler complaint in the 200 block $7,500 penalty. (VSP). of Buzzards Neck Road and to an assault Chairman Ronald Jett Dominic C. Weeks, 23, of Montross by threat complaint in the 8,600 block of voted to approve Self’s Heathsville Farmers Market was charged August 13 by VSP for felony Mary Ball Road, to an E911 disconnect motion only after saying, eluding police, driving suspended, reck- call on Cottonwood Lane (no emergency “The signal I don’t like Saturday, Aug. 20 less driving and destruction of property. services needed); and received from a citi- sending out is if you build Misdemeanor zen a man’s wallet with personal effects something and you’ve got 9 am – 1 pm A Dodson Lane woman, 35, was charged found in the area of Bolder Lane (owner money that you can put STASH BASH was contacted to recover his property). August 9 with contempt of court. anything you want there. I Craft Items for sale ….. fabric, Activity Report At the request of Maryland authorities, wish the $10,000 was never staff contacted a Mt. Vernon Lane resident scrapbook supplies, card August 10: Staff received a walk- thrown out as an option.” supplies and more!! in report of a sexual assault (no further to determine if his vehicle had been stolen Gaining support also from information released to protect the victim without his knowledge. Tommy Tomlin, Richard and due to the nature of the investiga- Also this week, staff conducted 11 traf- Haynie and Self, the motion fic stops, issued nine summonses, assisted Farmers Market tion), from a commercial lawn service a passed, 4-1. * Produce * Organic Clothing woman’s wallet found near Goodluck and five motorists, reported one deer strike, investigated six building alarms, logged Other applications * Jewelry * Artisan Bread Mary Ball roads (determined to belong Addressing another two inmate transports and fielded one call * Art work * Pottery to a Tappahannock area woman; Essex carry-over item, the board for animal control service. County authorities were contacted to authorized Lewis McGraw * Candles * Quilted Items notify the owner), and an assault by threat Fire calls to permanently place a con- * Honey * Meat complaint made to a crime victim by the The Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire tainer unit for storage at * Lemon and Limeade * Brooms defendant charged in a criminal case. Department responded with the Virginia 914 Sunnybank Road near Local Non-profit organizations Staff also responded to a contractor Department of Forestry to a brush fire on Reedville. Catch Penny Lane. Upper Lancaster VFD fraud complaint on Pinckardsville Road, By a 3-2 vote, the board For more information about the Market and checked on the well-being of a Wild- also responded to a vehicle fire on Merry approved a conditional or becoming a vendor call: 580-3377 wood Drive resident at the request of a Point Road. permit. The conditions concerned citizen (no emergency services White Stone VFD and Kilmarnock VFD include the construction of needed). responded to a possible fire on Weems an A-roof over the steel con- Support Your Local Historic sites August 11: Staff responded to a pro- Road. tainer, planting and mainte- they need your help! tective order violation on Belmont Creek Northumberland County Sheriff nance of trees for screening, Charles A. Wilkins this week reported Road, and with Kilmarnock Police Depart- painting the container and Proceeds benefit the charges against nine individuals. ment (KPD) to a domestic trespass com- the addition of side panels Historic Heathsville Tavern Foundation. plaint in the 100 block of Irvington Road. Felonies on the road side of the struc- Staff also received a complaint of an Janelle Lee Shuman-Clark, 41, of ture. abandoned vehicle on private property in Heathsville was charged August 9 with A letter in opposition to the 10100 block of Jessie DuPont High- embezzlement. McGraw’s request stated the way, a larceny report from Ring Farm Robert Burnette Curry, 49, of Heaths- structure is not consistent Road ($260 loss); and a walk-in complaint ville was charged August 10 with driving with a residential commu- of a domestic assault. after being declared a habitual offender. nity.   August 12: Staff responded to a sus- Donte Lamar Brooks, 18, of Hague was Jett, Self and Haynie voted picious person complaint on Plainfield charged August 11 with grand larceny and in favor of the request, Long

  Drive, and with KPD to a disorderly con- a misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest. and Tomlin voted nay. 
duct complaint in the 100 block of Irving- Richard James Parker Jr., 20, of Lotts- Once the unit is in place ton Road (arrest made by KPD). burg was charged August 11 with grand   with all conditions, the      August 13: Staff responded with larceny and driving while his license was permit will be revisited to  
   KPD to a domestic disturbance in the 400 suspended. see if any additional screen- block of East Church Street, with KPD to Misdemeanors ing will be needed. a shoplifting complaint on South Main A Kinsale man, 42, was charged August “I don’t want it to be vis- Street, with KPD to a larceny complaint in 6 with writing a bad check in the amount ible from the road,” said the 100 block of Irvington Road; assisted of $106.54 to a Callao area business. Tomlin. Doug Wilt VSP in a vehicle pursuit in the Nuttsville A Callao man, 31, was charged August The board also adopted John F. Baxter Agency area (VSP arrest); and received a domes- 9 with appearing intoxicated in public. an amendment to the county 1164 Irvington Road tic destruction of property complaint from A Heathsville woman, 52, was charged code designating Cordrey’s Kilmarnock Ring Farm Road. August 10 with driving while her license Beach and Marshall’s Beach (804) 435-3164 August 14: Staff responded with KPD is suspended. areas as golf cart commu- (888) 445-5477 to a disturbance call in the 500 block of A Lottsburg man, 45, was charged nities. The county received North Main Street, and to an E911 discon- August 10 with owning a threatening dog. several letters in favor of the nect call on Churchfield Lane (no emer- A Farnham man, 32, was charged August amendment and a number gency services needed); and assisted VSP 8 with writing a bad check in the amount of neighborhood residents with a traffic stop in the Kilmarnock area. of $226.25 to a Callao area business. attended the public hearing. Frances S. Packett’s request for a permit to oper- ate a game arcade and pool room within a new laundro- Subscribe to the Rappahannock Record mat at the intersection of )',+* ,&).)!++& / +!'&.! ,+,$ &*,)& '%(&/ &
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   A4 s!UGUST  RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD +ILMARNOCKs6IRGINIA Dr. David Nichols receives The Agenda Local Government News first Good Samaritan Award HEATHSVILLE—The Northumberland planning commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 18, in the courts building at 39 Judicial Place in Heathsville. NORFOLK—The late Dr. practice every week for A public hearing will be held on a request from James David B. Nichols of White nearly three decades, treat- M. Clegg to rezone a one-acre parcel at 5400 Jessie DuPont Stone is the recipient of the ing the island’s residents for Memorial Highway from general residential to general first Good Samaritan Award everything from sore throats business designation, to accommodate a business office for presented by the Virginia, to broken bones to coronary retail generator sales and service. Maryland & Delaware Asso- disease. A hearing also will be held on a proposed zoning ordi- ciation of Electric Coopera- Dr. Nichols was subse- nance amendment to remove “storage of an unoccupied tives (VMDAEC). quently featured on National mobile home” as a permitted use in the conservation, agri- The award was pre- Public Radio and in dozens cultural, general residential, residential waterfront, and sented posthumously at the of national publications. He restricted residential districts. VMDAEC annual meeting was named ABC Person of July 25 in Norfolk. Receiv- the Week in January 2007 ing the award on Dr. Nich- and was included in a feature LANCASTER— The planning commission will ols’ behalf were his widow, called “Making a Difference” meet at 7 p.m. tonight (August 18) in the board room of Dianne, and son, Davy. on NBC’s Nightly News. the county administration building (former courthouse) in Dr. Nichols is credited He also was recognized by Lancaster. with bringing healthcare to Gov. Bob McDonnell for his Planners are expected to continue discussion on the con- Tangier Island beginning efforts on Tangier. servation easements, based on a legal review from county more than three decades ago. Dr. Nichols’ selfless ser- attorney Jim Cornwell. His longtime goal of provid- vice to others is what earned A public hearing will be held on a request from Neil and ing Tangier Island residents him the Good Samaritan Robin Payne to amend the zoning ordinance to accommo- with a modern health clinic Award, established this year date commercial slaughterhouses by special exception in was realized shortly before by VMDAEC to honor indi- the general agriculture district. his death late last year. viduals in Virginia, Mary- For five years, Dr. Nich- land, and Delaware who have WHITE STONE—There will be a special meeting of the ols, his friend Jimmie Carter provided extraordinary ser- White Stone Town Council on August 25 to discuss of White Stone, and the vice to others, according to the fiscal year 2012 budget. The meeting will begin at 6:30 Tangier Island Health Foun- VMDAEC chief executive p.m. in the town office on Rappahannock Drive. dation worked to raise the officer Jack Reasor. Citizens are urged to attend and offer input on either $1.7 million needed to build Dr. Nichols was nominated raising revenue or suggesting cuts to balance the $146,945 a new clinic on the island. by Northern Neck Electric budget, said town manager Patrick Frere. The David B. Nichols Health Cooperative and A&N Elec- In June, council approved the budget, which included a Center opened in August tric Cooperative. Northern $22,726 deficit, and planned to use money from its reserve 2010, a few months after Dr. Neck chief executive officer fund for the first 90 days. Council members vowed to find Nichols was diagnosed with Greg White, and A&N chief a way to balance the budget by October 1. Dr. David B. Nichols a terminal disease. Dr. Nich- executive officer Vernon Meanwhile, some 20 residents attended council’s regu- ols died December 30, 2010. Brinkley lauded Dr. Nichols lar monthly meeting August 4. Most spoke in favor of Carter and Inez Pruitt, Dr. Nichols’ protégé who now runs and the work he did for the people of Tangier Island. implementing some type of taxes before making cuts to the Tangier clinic, spoke in honor of the late physician at the “The award is meant to honor individuals like Dr. Nich- the town’s public safety budget, one of several propositions Good Samaritan Award presentation. ols who have provided extraordinary service … so selfless discussed by council at prior meetings. “I am a reflection of him,” Pruitt told the audience after and so life-changing to those whom it has touched that it is During work sessions, council also has considered sharing stories—profound and poignant—about the man worthy of applause, recognition, and being held up to others imposing a business, professional, occupational license tax she considered a friend and mentor. Pruitt was a high school as a ‘gold standard’ example of philanthropic community (BPOL); imposing a meals tax; or imposing a town real dropout who started working at the Tangier clinic as an service,” said Reasor. estate tax. office assistant more than 30 years ago and, with steady “My good friend Dr. David Nichols is worthy of this encouragement from Dr. Nichols, went on to earn a GED, honor you are giving him. His dedicated service of over 30 then a college degree, and, eventually, became a physician’s years to Tangier Island is a remarkable achievement,” said LANCASTER—The board of supervisors will hold assistant. She is the first native-born licensed medical-care Carter. “David said that he would leave Tangier in body, but four public hearings at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 25, in the provider in the island’s recent history. not in spirit. He is now buried next to the new clinic that board room of the county administration building (former Dr. Nichols was chosen as the 2006 Country Doctor of the bears his name. The David B. Nichols Health Center lives courthouse) in Lancaster. Year by a national healthcare company, Staff Care. Without on as a testimony to his devotion to providing for the health The first hearing will address a five-year renewal of the Dr. Nichols’ knowledge, Pruitt nominated him for the honor care of the beloved Tangier Island community.” cable television franchise contract with MetroCast Com- “on a whim.” She nominated her friend and mentor because “He didn’t do it for his glory,” Dr. Nichols’ protégé, Inez munications. While the contract will automatically renew he had faithfully commuted to Tangier from his White Stone Pruitt, concluded. “He did it for the people of Tangier.” on October 27, supervisors want to consider citizen com- ments regarding current and future service. A hearing will be held on an application by Alvin H. and Marie V. Carstensen to expand an existing nonconforming Membership perks include dogwood trees structure on a 1.19-acre parcel at 1225 Belmont Drive in Those who join the Arbor John Rosenow. The trees are let autumn foliage and red a $10 membership fee to the Heritage Point area. Day Foundation in August guaranteed to grow or they berries that attract song- Ten Dogwoods, Arbor Day Supervisors also will consider a regional water supply will receive 10 white flow- will be replaced. Planting birds all winter long,” said Foundation, 100 Arbor plan prepared by the Northern Neck Planning District Com- ering dogwood trees. instructions are enclosed Rosenow. Avenue, Nebraska City, NE mission and an ordinance to implement a related drought The trees will be shipped with each shipment. New members also 68410, by August 31, or join response and contingency plan. Both plans may be viewed postpaid between Octo- “Dogwood trees will add receive The Tree Book and at arborday.org/august. at lancova.com. ber 15 and December 10, color and beauty to your Arbor Day, a bi-monthly according to foundation yard year-round with their publication, he said. chief executive and founder showy spring flowers, scar- To receive the trees, send Subscribe to the Rappahannock Record Call 435-1701, ext 16

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Visiting Tartan Village, Bay Aging president and chief executive officer Kathy Vesley-Massey says the concept behind the agency’s residential apartments is to build neighborhood networks—neighbors helping neighbors. It is also the Paulette Furey and Muff relax in their Tartan Village apartment. future course of Bay Aging as government funding declines, she said. Bay Aging moves forward with neighborly approach by Audrey Thomasson officer (CEO) and president, Furey personifies the idea she decided not to fill her old of neighbor helping neighbor. pay for assistance,” said Ves- vided nearly 47,343 meals at one-third of which were for KILMARNOCK—About post. “I determined I would For example, when Bay Aging ley-Massey. “I have a huge their centers to 318 seniors. people going to and from a year ago, Paulette Furey’s act as CEO and COO to partnered with the Richmond confidence that we will all They provided 154,597 work. world collapsed when her hus- reduce administration costs,” law firm of Williams Mullens come together and take care hours of in-home care for Another 490 families band of 43 years announced she said. in a pilot program offering of us. Our goal is to become 257 homebound elderly and received a variety of ser- he wanted a divorce. Vesley-Massey took no pay free legal services for making a catalyst for activism in the 41,596 hours of respite care vices through emergency With no income to make increase, in fact, offered to out wills, power of attorney community.” for 83 people at three adult programs that include assis- the mortgage payments on take a pay reduction. “I want and advanced medical direc- By the numbers daycare centers. tance with payments of rent, their century-old dream home the public to know we’re very tives, she not only signed up, In 2010, some 375 The transportation arm, mortgage, utilities, clothing on Gwynn’s Island, which serious; that we’re not going she sold the program to other employees and 1,100 vol- Bay Transit, stretches into and car repairs. they restored with her pen- to just slip back into how seniors. unteers at Bay Aging helped three additional counties, The agency also provides sion funds, Furey agreed to things were done before.” Legal paperwork can feel deliver 192,167 meals to 782 providing 143,180 rides for in-home programs for armed turn over the house to her ex Also, she eliminated three intimidating, said Furey. homebound people and pro- $1 ($2 in Lancaster County), forces veterans. until it sold. But in a difficult consultants, froze manage- “But if you look at the forms, economy, the house contin- ment salaries and launched a it makes it really easy. I ued to linger on the market classification study across the explained to them that fill- Paid Advertisement and she found herself home- organization, saving money ing out these forms doesn’t Come Meet the Candidate less and without cash. by piggy-backing on another mean you’re going to die, but It was her darkest days. agency’s study. it gives you and your family But the 65-yea-old divorcee With results expected in peace of mind.” Robert Cunningham discovered a helping hand at September, the study is an Bay Aging also partners Candidate for Commonwealth’s Attorney, Lancaster County Bay Aging where she found overall approach of looking with churches for some ser- and enjoy an affordable place to live at job descriptions, compen- vices like “day break” cen- at Tartan Village in Kilmar- sation, and titles. She wants ters where adults with disabi- The Tyler Foxwell Band nock. to implement any changes at lites come for daytime activi- Saturday, August 27, 3-5 pm “If it wasn’t for the Tartan one time in order to keep the ties. For the frailest citizens, I’d have to go on food stamps,” upheaval to a minimum while or those in greatest need, the 419 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone she said. moving forward. agency partners for Meals on near White Stone Town Hall L Bring a Lawn Chair In the months she has lived Recognizing the impor- Wheels and food banks. Paid for by friends of Robert Cunningham (robert-cunningham.com) there, Furey has become an tance of volunteers and front- Vesley-Massey noted she activist for many Bay Aging line service providers—those plans to continue her favor- programs and earned a rep- employees who work directly ite service—she personally PAID ADVERTISEMENT utation as a “spark plug” with people or are Bay Transit cooks and takes turkeys to for helping her neighbors. bus drivers—Vesley-Massey the three day-break facilities But she is quick to explain, said she is creating a line prior to Thanksgiving. She “Everyone here looks out for of communication to boost enjoys sharing in the spirit of everyone else.” morale as well as increase pay the holiday with volunteers It is a community spirit that for those who may be lowest and the disabled. may be key to the future of on the pay scale. “They don’t know my Bay Aging as well. “We need to reinforce the name. I’m known as the Bay Aging reorganizes importance of employees to turkey lady,” she said proudly. Bay Aging has been navi- the organization,” she said. It is just a little personal gating some dark days of its Administration vice presi- indulgence since “there are own. In January, the board of dent Kay Sheldon’s role was folks who do this every day.” directors of the $15 million expanded to pick up some New technology agency began dealing with of Vesley-Massey’s human With the aging popula- negative audits of two federal resource responsibilities tion, more families attempt- programs which resulted in while development director ing to provide long distance toppling the agency founder Jean Duggan was tasked with care are turning to Bay and reverberated throughout leading the change in orga- Aging for help. With dwin- the organization and the 10 nizational development and dling resources and increas- STOP counties it serves. building partnerships in the ing needs, some relief is They began by putting community and in the orga- coming from new technolo- board members through a nization. gies offered at prices that are training program to become Neighbors helping becoming more affordable, a more effective and hands- neighbors said Vesley-Massey. OBAMACARE on board. And on May 1, Recent funding cuts in gov- For example, in-home Kathy Vesley-Massey, the ernment programs, such as a monitors can now be used former chief operating officer 1% decrease in Medicaid dis- for two-way communication (COO), was tapped to head bursements when payments with the elderly or disabled I will join Ken Cuccinelli the agency. In the past three were already falling short of at an agency negotiated rate months, she has become the costs, are forcing the agency of $15/month service fee. “spark plug,” keeping services to look for new ways to help There are also new medica- and his fight to going while rebuilding their those in need. tion management systems reputation with the public and Vesley-Massey said much that use a voice alarm to funding sources. of the focus must shift to non- remind the elderly to take stop ObamaCare “It’s meeting the ques- profits and become mission their medication while other tions on integrity while get- driven. devices can call a family ting services out but keeping “We need to share respon- member or neighbor, she staff morale up,” said Vesley- sibility with the community... noted. Massey. “Our success is based neighbors helping neighbors... But the struggle over find- Other issues I will fight for: on people who believe in their village to village...and barter- ing new funding has a long hearts about their good works ing services. Building rapport way to go. and that they are making a and friendships—volunteers “Taking care of our own difference.” do become friends” taking has to change. We’re going to When she stepped into the personal interest in the people need more volunteer spirit... s2EDUCEOURBLOATEDBUREAUCRACY position of chief executive they help, she added. and find different ways to s%LIMINATEUNFUNDEDMANDATES COMING SOON! s#HANGEUNFAIRSCHOOLFUNDING The 2011 Northern Neck District s$EFENDTHEND!MENDMENT s3TOP)LLEGAL)MMIGRATION FOOTBALLSupport PREVIEW your favorite team! Support your favorite player! Support high school athletics! 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Focal Point YESTERYEAR (Reprints from the August 18 issue of the Virginia Citi- zen) Base-Ball Ottoman defeated Lancaster Tuesday on the latter’s dia- mond by a score of 7 to 2. Batteries: Ottoman, Doggett and McGinnis; Lancaster, Chilton and Cornwell. New Fertilizer Plant The Taft Fish Co., Incorporated, of Taft, Va., will enlarge its herring and roe packing plant and by another season will be ready to manufacture menhaden fish scrap and oil. The capital stock will be increased to $100,000, a limited amount of which can be procured by application to J. B. Cralle, President, Kilmarnock. Millenbeck Mrs. M. H. Callahan, of Baltimore, has been visiting her sister, Mrs. R. E. Norris Sr., at Ottoman. P.D. Stevens, H.M. Stevens, C.M. Beane, C. W. Beane, and Jas. Likes were all in Crisfield a few days ago on busi- ness. Miss Garland Stoneham has returned to her home at Mollusk, after spending several days here with her friends, Misses C. L. Rogers and Hilda Jett. Mrs. R. S. Schools and daughter, Miss Etta, spent last week here with the former’s daughter, Mrs. G. E. Lewis. Miss Lizzie Hall and niece, who have been spending some time at Towle’s Point with Mrs. Cooper, have returned to their homes in Baltimore and New York, respectively. Weems Mrs. Carrie Mitchell, Miss Louise Mitchell and Henry Fishing in the shallows on Little Bay. Mitchell, all of Baltimore, have been visiting the former’s daughter, Mrs. Ernest Ashburn. Photo by Nicole Lubin Misses Inez and Lillian Pines, of Baltimore, are visiting Mrs. G. T. Ashburn. Milton Ashburn, also of the Monu- mental City, is at his parental home. Wayland Doggett was at Kinsale on business this week. Submit your interesting photos capturing the life and times in the Northern Neck to [email protected] subject W. A. Dameron and Bro. began canning tomatoes line Focal Point. Wednesday. S. C. Thomas has been canning berries the past two weeks. A Sad Death After a fortnight’s illness, our village on last Sunday morning, shortly after the sun had peeped above the waters, The Congressional Report was bereft of one of it’s most industrious and prized citi- zens. Frank A. Wilshin Jr., gave up the struggle against by Rep. Rob Wittman malaria and typhoid and a general run-down system from hile our Soldiers, Sailors, sacrifice each and every day. Their That’s why I am hosting three overwork. He was in his 36th year, born in Irvington, and WAirmen and Marines continue time in service to our country and on upcoming seniors’ events, to hear resided here all his life with the exception of a few years to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan and this earth was priceless. They, along from them and their concerns about spent in Norfolk. He was a carpenter and contractor, and sacrifice on our nation’s behalf every with the thousands of others who have what the federal government is doing one of the most zealous workers known to our people. This day, recent events in Afghanistan have gone into harm’s way only to return that affects their lives and the future latter precipitated death, that otherwise might have been served as a stark reminder of the dan- in a flag-draped casket, represent the for their children and grandchildren. I overcome. gers they face daily while operating in epitome of courage, bravery and sac- hope you can join us: A grandson of the revered and lamented Rev. Wm. H. C. Long, his family connection was large. But not alone a war zone. rifice. Their memory and their service s)N&REDERICKSBURG -ONDAY !UGUST Thirty of our troops were killed at will be honored and treasured forever. 22, at 11 a.m. at Chancellor Senior do these grieve at the seemingly untimely departure, for once in a tragic and catastrophic attack God bless them, and may God con- Center at 12100 Chancellors Village. the entire community and many at a distance are among the mournful ones. He leaves a widow (formerly Miss Gay at the hands of the Taliban. Families tinue to bless their families during this s)N9ORKTOWN 7EDNESDAY !UGUST and friends mourn, their loved ones difficult time. 24, at 1 p.m. at Yorktown Senior Folliard, of Middlesex) and two bright boys under the age making a final journey home from The loss of these patriots puts our Center at Washington Square Shop- of ten. Father and mother and a brother, Dan, also survive. deployment. These 30 service mem- problems into perspective here at ping Center at 5314 George Washing- To these partially dependent near relatives the sympathy of bers returned to a country which they home, and strengthens our resolve to ton Memorial Highway. all goes out abundantly. believed in, a country for which they make this country better for the next If you cannot make it in person, I Interment was on Monday noon at the Methodist volunteered to fight, a country for generation. Our Soldiers, Sailors, also will host a telephone town hall Church here, of which he was a member. He was also an which they gave their lives. Airmen, Marines and their families from 7 to 8 p.m. August 23. Dial Odd Fellow and a Junior, and the tender laying away was Regardless of their branch of service, have sacrificed tremendously, and we 877-229-8493, with pass code 13327 under the auspices of the Odd Fellows Lodge here, Rev. J. or status in the military, the men on that can honor them each day by working to join the call during that time. D. Hosier, assisted by Rev. F. W. Claybrook and Rev. J. W. helicopter were all volunteers, all war- towards a larger goal of improving Thank you for your continued Stiff, conducting the religious ceremony. A beautiful floral riors, all patriots and all Americans. our communities, our economy, and thoughts, ideas and questions as we wreath was sent by the Norfolk Junior Order of American Many of them had been motivated to strengthening our nation. continue to work on the issues facing Mechanics, along with a floral tribute of a missionary soci- serve after the events of 9/11 and had As I travel around America’s First our communities and this nation. ety there, and placed upon the bier. been personally engaged in combat District, I have enjoyed talking with Please continue to communicate with Though the wreaths will perish, the affection be but of operations for the past ten years, serv- folks in meetings, at events, and at my me through email at wittman.house. transient mortal moment, and the body turn to dust, the ing multiple deployments overseas. offices to discuss the issues important gov, by phone at 202-225-4261, or soul of the departed friend and brother will be on the resur- They paid the ultimate sacrifice for to them. One group that has concerns through social media at twitter.com/ rection morn greet its tenant of clay in the likeness of Him our freedom. We must continue to about the future of this nation are robwittman and facebook.com/rep- who gave and who taketh away. pray for their families and honor their seniors. robwittman. (Transcribed by Stephen A. Redd, volunteer of the Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library) U.S. Senate Report by Sen. Jim Webb

educing the deficit and r estoring fairness to the tax numerous proposals toward that end, including ending the environment, and lessen our reliance on imported oil. Rcode costly subsidies and tax loopholes or by adjusting such At the same time, we must also identify ways to reduce The leadership of both parties finally came together to measures as capital gains. I have introduced legislation to waste, fraud and abuse in our federal government. When I move forward in addressing the debt crisis. close the ‘carried interest’ tax loophole which allows hedge came to the Senate, I authored legislation to create a War- We have avoided default, but the drawn-out process has fund managers’ income to be taxed at low capital gains time Contracting Commission. The commission examines distracted us from other important issues, including ongo- rates rather than as regular income. I have repeatedly voted systemic problems in our contract and procurement poli- ing military engagements, competitiveness in the global to end costly agricultural subsidies which primarily benefit cies which resulted in the loss of billions of dollars during economy, and job creation. It is time to start focusing on a few corporate food producers. the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan. our true strategic interests. I also have repeatedly endorsed legislation to eliminate Interim reports by the commission have already prompted As Congress works to find further deficit reductions, rev- counterproductive ethanol subsidies that cost taxpayers an cost-saving measures to be implemented at the defense and enues should be raised by means other than raising taxes estimated $6 billion a year. Ethanol may be the only prod- state departments. Significant action can be expected fol- on ordinary, earned income—those amounts, whether large uct receiving three forms of support from the U.S. gov- lowing the release of the final in September. or small, Americans take home as part of their every-day ernment- it is subsidized, it is protected from competition, These policies could reduce the federal deficit by hun- work and their basic compensation packages. and its use is mandatory. Eliminating ethanol subsidies and dreds of billions of dollars and restore a measure of fair- Over the past four years, I have consistently supported trade barriers will help decrease the budget deficit, benefit ness to the tax code.

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ne of the Northern Neck’s great art- Last year I encountered the unpleasant became the friend of all of his customers. Oists died last week. To my knowl- Ricky was a precisionist in experience of being “deered” by another He was an avid sportsman, whose hobby edge he was not a member of any of the driver, who chose to remain anonymous, was bird hunting. He had trained one of art groups, and he never signed any of everything he did. He could in a local parking lot. I checked online his bird dogs to the level of field champi- his work, yet the quantity and quality of and found that the bumper alone would onship, and the two of them had achieved his output was prodigious. It continues look at a wrecked car, tell cost $1,200, then went to Ricky to see a level of proficiency equal to that of his to be all around us, although we prob- the owner what needed to be what magic he could achieve. auto repair work. ably neither know it nor recognize the He examined the damage, and told me He was also happily generous in help- precision of his style. done, what it would cost, and that indeed the new bumper would cost ing others. Once he met me on a week- For the last quarter of a century, Ricky what I had found, or he could get a used end before our family was to take a trip to Bryant specialized in the repair and res- how long it would take until one for half that figure, or lastly, that he check the safety of the car after a log had toration of automobile body damage. could try to see what he could do with the fallen from a lumber truck denting the For many years he managed the body the car would be ready, and caved in one that we beheld as we stood in bumper. He spent some time with us, said department of Northern Chevrolet and the price of the repair. front of his shop. I left matters in his capa- all was in satisfactory shape to get on the Pontiac, the General Motors dealership ble hands, knowing that whatever course road, and then refused to charge for what in Montross, and then went out on his he chose would be the best for me. he had done. He genuinely liked doing his own to establish a new shop, which he natural as breathing, and he operated with A few days later he called and said to part to make life better for all whom he called Northern Neck Body and Glass, such a fine-tuned methodical approach come for the car. I looked and thought he encountered. at Hague. There, in a modest building, that he could both diagnose and predict had opted for the new bumper. Then he Last week after working all day, he had he continued to produce the splendid with total accuracy. told me he had tinkered with the old one, eaten his dinner and then suddenly died. I repairs that had characterized his earlier A few years ago I hit a deer and a few but had been unable to pull together the learned thereafter that he had experienced years. months later a deer hit me, killing both last quarter inch. I could not tell where it heart problems over the last years, a topic Ricky was a precisionist in everything animals, and each time doing significant was. For his efforts, he said I owed him that he never had mentioned. He was 47 he did. He could look at a wrecked car, tell damage to our van. Insurance adjusters $150. He found pleasure not only in the years old, at the peak of his profession, the owner what needed to be done, what tried to tell me about other repair shops, quality of his work, but also in saving his happy to be alive and doing all he could it would cost, and how long it would take but for me Ricky, whom I had known for customers money. for those in need of his talents. On any list until the car would be ready, and the price many years, was the only choice. He deliv- Ricky was a memorable person, tall of exceptional people from our time in the of the repair. He knew his work so well, ered each time, and thereafter I could not with his dark brown hair and distinctive Northern Neck, he should stand with the that estimating and performing were as tell where the deer had left their marks. goatee. He enjoyed conversation, and best of them. +ILMARNOCK s 6IRGINIA RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD !UGUST sA7 Steamboat Stories by Anne L. McClintock The Golden Age of Steamboats bies of grand hotels. The men could take After the Civil War, steamboats care of business and meet with agents. improved and came into their own. It was The steamboats became very popular the beginning of major progress in ship- with newlyweds because they could be ping and travel up and down the Chesa- taken to destinations not thought of before. peake Bay and all of its tributaries. Each steamboat was equipped with one About 52 steamboats served the North- or more luxurious honeymoon suites with ern Neck and it became a hub of activity double brass feather beds. in all phases of life;a 1895 to 1905 was Not only were the travelers going to the spoken of as the Golden Age of Steam- cities, the city folks were coming to small boats. Passengers found a wonderful way towns and beaches to enjoy another kind to travel that was not available before. It of life. They came to Irvington to stay at made them aware of a larger world and the Irvington Beach Hotel, go to the opera they were removed from the dull routine house and visit with friends and families of daily life. in calmer and welcoming homes. Where were they going? Many times members of families and They were bringing ordered goods and the community needed to go to a hospital Do you remember? materials to the general store. Anything because their maladies could not be taken The Fairfax Theater was built in 1928. It was purchased in 1959 by a group of local not gathered from the sea or made and care of by the local doctors. And oft they businessmen and sold in 1983 to Gloucester and Tappahannock Theaters, said grown on the farms that dotted the broad went and some arrived just in time to save Kilmarnock Museum president Carroll Lee Ashburn. In 1989, the last movie to be rivers and creeks came by steamboats. The their lives. Knowing there was a way to shown there was “Next of Kin,” starring Patrick Swayze. Today, the Kilmarnock Main magnificent steamboats were taking the take care of medical emergencies was a Street structure is home to the Sports Centre. “Do you remember?” is a community folks from those farms, small villages and relief to those in trouble and even the doc- service of the Kilmarnock Museum. towns to the big city. tors. When compared to their modest homes Many times the stories of those special tucked away down dusty and rutted roads, trips on the steamboats were told and the fields and only the village store avail- memories treasured for a lifetime. Yes, able for any kind of purchases, the noisy those were the Golden Days of the Steam- YOUR LETTERS busyness of people and the large beautiful boats and traveling passengers often called buildings and houses of the cities amazed the sight of the steamers plying the Chesa- The burden of the very rich are attribut- took no account of unem- the ladies and gentlemen from the rural peake Bay the parade of the great white able to their ability to influ- ployment, which was then at areas. packets. of taxation ence legislation and regulation 9.5%. Now, after two years, The women could shop in the large The granddaughter of a steamboat and create their own rules for the jobless level is at 9.2%. department stores buying lovely gowns captain, Anne Long McClintock is the A little history helps put compensation. Their com- Why hasn’t the private and hats for special occasions. They were historian at the Steamboat Era Museum in current political rhetoric in pensation contains a lot of sector generated a surge of enthralled with being served tea in the lob- Irvington. some perspective. economic rent—income for job creation? Spokespersons When George Bush took which no real goods or ser- for the business sector have office, the federal government vices are provided. given out plenty of excuses: Lancaster Democrats to meet August 22; was running a fiscal surplus. There should be no doubt uncertainty about taxes, If he had not changed the tax about where the burden of the burden of regulations, Labor Day picnic slated for September 5 code, giving substantial cuts increased taxation should fall. uncertainty about the future. to the rich, the accumulating David G. Davies, But taxes have remained the The Lancaster County The committee will host Jack Russell, Lancaster surpluses would have wiped Irvington lowest they’ve been in two Democratic Commit- an “old fashioned” picnic school board chairman out the national debt in about decades, and regulations for tee will meet at 6 p.m. on Labor Day, September Ella Davis. a decade. President avoids all businesses, except those Monday, August 22, at the 5. A popular DJ will pro- There was little public sup- in the financial sector, have Bank of Lancaster north- The event will be at the vide singing and dance port for tax cuts at that time. deficit resolution not increased appreciably. side branch in Kilmar- Ruritan Pavilion in Lively tunes. Dining will include There was one very nasty And hasn’t the future always nock. Refreshments will from noon to 3 p.m., said burgers, hot dogs, other Anyone following the cur- political twist to the tax cuts: been uncertain? be available during social Anderson. traditional picnic foods rent debt and deficit debate for cosmetic reasons, the Curiously, unmentioned hour from 6 to 7 p.m. and Guest speakers will and desserts. Tickets are knows by now Barack Obama, legislation called for them is the real reason the Ameri- the meeting will convene include Del. Albert Pol- $10 for adults and $5 for all contrary rhetoric aside, is to expire in 2012 because it can business community is at 7 p.m., said chairman lard, District 99 candidate children under age 12. not the least bit interested in was projected that they would not using its $2 trillion cash Donna Anderson. Nicholas Smith, Lancaster For tickets, contact balancing our budget or reduc- result in substantial fiscal defi- hoard to create new jobs: Topics of discussion County supervisor Dr. Anderson at 435-3148. cits in the current decade. We ing our debt. Doing so would have been will include an update on would have been in a fiscal Of the billions in debt-limit unsound because of insuffi- the campaign of Nicho- pickle now even if we did not increases recently agreed to by cient market demand. las Smith for Delegate finance two wars and suffer a Congress, Obama managed to You can be certain that if and business items, said recession that has cut deeply spend more than two thirds new customers were pouring Anderson. Your Right Hand into government revenues. of it in the first 24 hours. Not into shops and the telephone Guest speaker David Concierge Service & Home Management These developments simply exactly an “austerity measure” lines were flooding with Davies will address the made the current situation by any stretch of the imagina- orders, businesses would economic turmoil in the Handling your chores so you can much worse. tion. Actions, indeed, do speak begin hiring and expand- world and what folks need get back to enjoying life again. All the Obama administra- louder than words. Now, ing like crazy, never mind to be concerned about, she Call or e-mail us for more information before you dismiss the above tion need do is acknowledge the tax rate and regulations. said. Davies is a retiree of [email protected] the sunset provisions of the statements as a “right-wing, Demand is what makes the the World Bank and has essentially dishonest Bush tax Tea Partyesque rant,” read on. business world go around. previously taught at North 577.3166 cut legislation. Projected fiscal How many of you are famil- The private sector simply Carolina, Duke, Harvard Insured deficits would be cut by one iar with the name Samuel J. will not generate growth in and William & Mary. Suzanne Shepherd, Brooks Stewart and Kendall Vickery third to one half. Palmisano? the current economic envi- Yes, that would increase For those of you who don’t ronment. Nor should it, taxes, particularly for the very know, he is the “tax-loophole- according to sound business rich. To be sure, the top 1% exploiting, job-outsourcing, theory and practice. COUNTY OF LANCASTER, VIRGINIA of households pay 37% of all corporate-jet-riding” chief In the past, when reces- NOTICE OF taxes and the bottom 50% pay executive officer of IBM Cor- sions ended, the pent-up very little. So what? poration. demand for housing caused GENERAL REASSESSMENT As a rule of thumb, taxes In September 2010, Mr. a boom in the home building should inflict equal pain on Palmisano met with Obama and furnishings industries. OF REAL ESTATE all taxpayers. The restoration and offered to provide him As soon as new employees The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors recently announced that the of pre-Bush tax rates would with a program that would in those industries began to county will perform a general reassessment of all real estate within the be hardly noticed by affluent reduce healthcare fraud and spend their paychecks, other county. The Board of Supervisors has awarded the contract to Blue Ridge and wealthy Americans. There abuse by almost one trillion industries felt increased Mass Appraisal Company of Staunton, Virginia, to do the work. is a lot of mythology about the dollars. The price tag for this demand and began to expand unfavorable employment and offer: zip, zero, nada, free. All their production and work- During the second week of August, Appraisers will begin visiting properties productivity consequences hardware, software and exper- force. within the county. All Appraisers carry photo identification and drive of increased taxes on the top tise provided to the federal Now, however, the hous- 1%. There are few small busi- government at no cost, just to marked motor vehicles. If no adult is present when an Appraiser visits a ing market is saturated with property, they will leave a door hanger requesting additional information nessmen making more than prove that it would work. homes for sale, millions on the property. The field work is expected to be completed in the Fall of $250,000 per year. We are Any rational, intelligent, more than enough to sat- essentially talking about cor- and sincere politician would isfy demand; so there’s little 2012. Each property owner will receive a change of assessment notice by porate managers and financial jump at the chance to reduce growth in home construc- mail indicating the new property value of their property. Property owners sector staff who are outra- the deficit by $900 billion dol- tion. will then have the opportunity to make an appointment to meet with the geously overpaid and profes- lars; especially for free. This Will tax cuts help? No. The Assessors to discuss the new values and to seek an adjustment in their sionals. Taxing them would program, this single issue, if last two years have proven properties’ new values. After January 2013, a Board of Equalization not hurt employment. successful, would all but guar- that there is little direct and will convene to consider further appeals based upon the equalization of There is a Calvinist streak antee his re-election. certain causal connection property values. The Board of Equalization is composed of Lancaster in the anti-tax rhetoric. The Obama turned him down between tax cuts and job County citizens, who are appointed by the local circuit court. worthy wealthy are seen as twice. growth. making a substantial contri- Even Mort Zuckerman, a What about spending cuts? The Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, mandates that each locality bution to our society through self-avowed liberal and the No. Reductions in govern- periodically perform a general reassessment of real estate to determine their taxes and their produc- editor-in-chief of US News ment spending decrease gov- each property’s fair market value and to equalize each property’s value tivity. The unworthy poor are & World Report said the pro- ernment payroll, demand for in relation to similar properties. The effective date of the new general seen to contribute little or posal was based on a lot of the goods and services of pri- reassessment will be January 1, 2013. The last general reassessment nothing in taxation or in pro- hard work by very responsible vate-sector contractors, and became effective on January 1, 2008. Properties are assessed at 100% Fair people with no political axe to ductivity. consumer purchasing power. Market Value in accordance with industry-accepted appraisal standards The great majority of grind. Spending cuts, at least in the and practices. Americans are hard working The administration’s refusal short run, directly and cer- and have experienced stagnat- to accept or even consider this tainly depress the economy ing incomes for almost three offer borders on the criminal. David R. Hickey, Owner/Appraiser of Blue Ridge Mass Appraisal, has and raise unemployment. indicated that the firm will make a study of the real estate market through decades, as we have lost man- Why aren’t John Boehner and There’s only one conceiv- the last months of 2010 and all of 2011 and 2012 until the field work ufacturing jobs abroad, labor Mitch McConnell screaming able source for a generator unions have been destroyed, from the roof tops? of job creation at this time: is complete. Mr. Hickey stated that: “Some of the value ranges of the immigrants have competed I have my own opinion as to Investment in infrastruc- residential properties have slowed down considerably. We are finding this for jobs and there has been why this offer was refused, but ture construction and repair, happening more with the higher end of the local market.” Mr. Hickey also considerable displacement of I will leave it to others to draw which only the federal gov- noted that many of these sales may be under duress or foreclosure and, workers by technology. The their own conclusions. ernment is able to initiate. while these sales do not meet the definition of Fair Market Value, they productivity of those who Martin W. Asbury, Most economists believe will not be totally ignored. He added: “We can only consider actual arms continue to be employed has Farnham that every federal dollar spent length transactions though sometimes it is hard to be sure of those. We soared while their compensa- on infrastructure contributes keep a close watch on the Lancaster County real estate market and feel tion has not. For decades, the Feds need about $1.50 to the growth of we have a pretty good handle on it at this time. Fortunately, we are able to financial sector and the top the economy. Expansion and follow the market on a monthly basis through the end of the job and make 1% have confiscated almost to invest in improvements in infrastruc- further adjustments if necessary before sending the change of assessment all increases in income. infrastructure ture mean not only more notices to property owners.” The average American new jobs, but also increased Republican politicians and family, even if fully employed productivity in every aspect The assessed real estate values are the basis upon what property owners with two workers, is under ideologues tell us “Govern- of American life. ment doesn’t create jobs; will pay in real estate taxes. However, the actual real estate tax rate considerable stress not only in Furthermore, tax increases in conjunction with the new real estate values actually determine what terms of current income but only private businesses can during President Reagan’s property owners will pay in real estate taxes. After the new property their safety net has been grad- create jobs.” Well, what are last six years in office dem- values become effective on January 1, 2013, the Board of Supervisors will ually shredded as employers they waiting for? onstrated that, as usual, have transferred pension and The National Bureau evaluate and then set a real estate tax rate during its next (Fiscal Year 2013- additional federal revenue, 14) budget preparation and adoption process. During this process, the insurance risks to workers. of Economic Research properly invested, produces Board will consider, among other things, the adjustment in total assessed Social Security benefits, Medi- announced the end of the growth in national income care and Medicaid threaten to Great Recession over two that exceeds the toll on tax- values throughout the county and other revenue projections as well as the be shredded too. years ago. That announce- payers. budgetary and other financial requirements of the county. In 2011, the On the other hand, a consid- ment was based solely on Bob Lindsey, county’s tax rate was $0.40 per one hundred dollars of assessed value. erable portion of the incomes Gross Domestic Product and Callao Aug 11 2t A8 s!UGUST  RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD +ILMARNOCKs6IRGINIA PAID ADVERTISEMENT THE CHOICE for Delegate August 23rd Republican Primary JOHN LAMPMANN Compare John Lampann Margaret Ransone Dean Sumner

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MILITARY YES. Enlisted, U.S. Army NO NO EDUCATION • BA Public Administration • BS Child Psychology • Courses in Turfgrass • John F. Kennedy School Management of Government • Finance • Stennis Congressional Fellow BUSINESS EXPERIENCE Owns successful consulting Employed in family oyster Owns, operates golf course business business. On Board Designed, built two golf courses Fortune 100 Company: Line Manager On Board, Virginia Seafood Council responsible for negotiating, Assisted in development of local contracting golf course CAMPAIGN Contributed Exclusively Contributed directly to Virginia No reported contributions CONTRIBUTIONS to Republicans Republican campaigns for State and Federal offi ces Contributed in cooperative effort to maintain Republician Contributed directly to Democrat control of U.S. House and Senate incumbent campaign for Virginia in 2005-2006 House of Delegates

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LEGISLATIVE Chief of Staff to Lamar Smith, con- As Unregistered Lobbyist None identifi ed ACCOMPLISHMENTS servative Republican and current Chair of House Judiciary Committee Participated in effort to secure State The people of Rural Virginia face funding for oyster restoration four-to-one urban delegate majori- Proposed and developed major legis- projects ties in the General Assembly and lative action that overturned long- held belief that Federal Ethics laws are disadvantaged in support for Joined industry representatives, their schools; their healthcare; controlling the post-employment of local infrastructure and transporta- the Executive Branch could not be Members to persuade legislators tion funding; and, small business applied to Congress. Law today to withdraw three of six bills intro- capital fi nancing. duced to regulate the Menhaden Personally negotiated end to four- To be heard in Richmond to create year deadlock on legislation autho- opportunity and a brighter future rizing today’s electronic U.S. Border for the Northern Neck and for Rural Virginia, a delegate with demon- Security System strated legislative and leadership skills is essential. Developed new fl oor procedure to allow Congress for fi rst time to cut government spending by trimming agency overhead spending. Proce- dure used today

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RICHMOND CONTROL NO. Refuses to take Richmond YES. Will take Richmond urban spe- YES. Will take Richmond urban spe- urban special interest money, which cial interest money if nominated cial interest money if nominated Virginia is 80% urban. State legisla- leaves him free from Richmond making her beholden to the urban making him beholden to the tive power brokers raise millions control. Will be free to represent the agendas of Richmond’s power urban agendas of Richmond’s from urban special interests then distribute that money to candidates interests of the Northern Neck only brokers power brokers at their discretion. That’s why government doesn’t work for people. This year they are using their money to try to control the 99th District’s Delegate. They have pledged to give up to $250,000.00 to the winner of the 99th District Republican Primary to pay for general election expenses this fall. If our nominee takes the Richmond power brokers’ urban money, our nominee will be beholden to the urban power brokers and their urban agenda before the General Assembly. They will not be free to work for the Northern Neck. THE CLEAR CHOICE JOHN LAMPMANN Conservative Experienced Independent WWW.LAMPMANNFORDELEGATE.COM Authorized and paid for by Lampmann for Delegate