SSentinel.com Serving Middlesex County and adjacent areas of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck since 1896 Vol. 118, No. 50 Urbanna, Virginia 23175 • March 21, 2013 Two Sections • 75¢ New state-of-the-art ambulance now serving central Middlesex

by Tom Chillemi The Central Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad (CMVRS) of Urbanna recently put a brand new state-of-the- art ambulance in service. The Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance was ordered to the squad’s specifi cations, said CMVRS Captain Christian Foster. The area where the patient is trans- ported is well laid out. Two seats are outfi tted with 5-point harnesses that will keep rescue workers in place but allow them to lean forward to attend to the patient. The interior is lit by a regular white LED light. The lighting can be switched to red lighting, which will not glare and does not affect night vision. Exterior lights are LED, which are brighter, use less power and last longer. More than one mile of wiring went into the ambulance. A hydraulic lift swings the large oxygen tank into its storage com- The new ambulance of the Central Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad partment to ease the job of changing has seats that harness EMTs in safety restraints while they attend to the tanks. patient. (Photo by Tom Chillemi) An automatic step swings out when the side door is opened. The step can support the weight of a full-size Fund drive donations can be person. The glass in the back doors can be sent to the CMVRS at left clear, or “clouded” for privacy so onlookers cannot see inside. P.O. Box 790, Urbanna, VA 23175. The rescue squad was able to pick any exterior color at no extra cost. Pre-spring surprise Oyster Road Signs of Deltaville matched the lettering to the dark blue vice for the annual Police Unity Tour purchase since 2001. During the past A surprise sprinkling of snow dusted the area Monday morn- main color and added refl ective shad- bicycle ride from Portsmouth to Wash- 12 years the squad bought used ambu- ing, but its beauty faded fast. The upper part of Middlesex got a owing to the letters. State law requires ington, D.C., to honor police who died lances. One of those was traded in to heavier coating, causing several car crashes. School was canceled refl ective letters. in the line of duty. The squad has been reduce the cost of the new one. and students got a long weekend. Above, hardy pansies at River In addition, a “Police Unity Tour” selected to continue that service to the The price of the new ambulance was Birch Inc. at Locust Hill wait for the fi rst day of spring, which sticker has been placed on the ambu- bicyclists, said Foster. $149,000 and was purchased with a came two days later on March 20. (Photo by Tom Chillemi) lance. For the past 4 years the CMVRS This is the fi rst brand new ambu- has provided stand-by emergency ser- lance the CMVRS has been able to (See CMVRS, page A8)

Important Middlesex historical Council dismisses documents are being restored town administrator by Larry Chowning by Tom Chillemi Middlesex County Clerk of the The Urbanna Town Council terminated Brandon Waddell’s contract Circuit Court Lynn Dunlevy recently as Urbanna Town Administrator on Monday night following a closed reported to county supervisors that the session. clerk’s offi ce has received $16,689 in The vote was unanimous with the exception of council member Bar- grant money from the Library of Vir- bara Hartley, who recused herself and abstained from voting. ginia over the past two years that has Waddell, who has been on the job for less than month, was not given been used to restore historical county a reason for being dismissed. records. On Tuesday, Waddell called the Sentinel. He commented, “I love the Middlesex County is one of only a Town of Urbanna. The job was the opportunity of a lifetime and I gave few counties in the State of Virginia them everything I had. I’m sorry it didn’t work out and I have no hard that has most of its historical records feelings toward council.” intact in its county courthouse. Waddell said he enjoyed meeting the people in town. Civil War During the Civil War, the Con- federate government in Richmond encouraged county clerks to send their records for “safe-keeping” to Rich- mond. Most of these county records Art on the were destroyed when Richmond was wind ws burned during the war. The keepers of Middlesex County’s historical records are, from left, on the Bay 2013 Middlesex records, however, were deputy clerk Rachel Hartenbach, deputy clerk Kaitlyn Austin, and Half Shell not destroyed because they were Middlesex County Clerk Lynn Dunlevy. Grants from the Virginia State never sent to Richmond. Philemon T. Library are being used to refurbish and restore 17th, 18th, and 19th Woodward, Middlesex County clerk century county documents and books that will be on display in the from 1852 to 1892, wanted to hide the Middlesex Courthouse in Saluda. Middlesex records date back to 1673. canceled records in Middlesex. He requested The county was formed in 1668 but John Lindsey, the county’s fi rst clerk, permission from Middlesex Circuit returned to England in January of 1673 due to declining health. Records Judge Joseph Allen Christian to do from Lindsey’s years as clerk have never been found and historians sus- this year this, and Judge Christian agreed. pect he may have taken them to England with him. However, many of Invading Union soldiers were the county records dating back to 1673 are in the courthouse. After 12 years as Urbanna’s spring- encouraged and inclined to destroy the (Photo by Larry Chowning) time festival, the Art on the Half Shell records of Confederate states as a way fi ne arts festival has been canceled to further break the spirit of the rebel had securely packed and removed the troops leaving Richmond burned the for 2013, Ginny Sawkins told the Inside this issue of the cause. Under the direction of Union valuable books and papers during the building that housed all records from Urbanna Town Council on Monday. Southside Sentinel is the General Judson Kilpatrick, Yankee sol- war and concealed them in an out-of- those counties that sent their records Sawkins, who was instrumental in annual Windows on the Bay diers broke into the Middlesex County the-way place in what is called the to Richmond. Today, they are referred starting the fi ne arts festival, said vol- home improvement and real Courthouse during the war with intent Dragon Run, which is the headwaters to as “burn counties.” unteers who coordinated the festival estate special section. In this to destroy the records. However, most of the Piankatank River. The Yankee When historians speak of Middle- were not able to do it this year. supplement there are feature important county records had been troops broke into the offi ce [at the sex’s records they denote that the Sawkins encouraged the town to stories on historic “Provi- removed from the courthouse and had courthouse] and, fi nding no valuable county is not a “burn county”—thanks be “proactive” in hosting seasonal dence” in Deltaville, the been hidden by Woodward. records, pulled down many old worth- to Judge Christian and P.T. Wood- events. Northern Neck Master Gar- In 1916, Woodward’s son, W.W. less papers, cut the strings and scat- ward. Council member Joe Heyman said deners, and three upcoming Woodward, responded to an inquiry tered them a foot deep on the brick Restoration the town council would encourage historic home and garden concerning the matter from Morgan fl oor. These papers were afterwards Dunlevy reports that the county has events. “Leadership is key,” he said. tours. Reverse mortgages, the P. Robinson of the Virginia State burned by order of the court.” received three grants. The fi rst grant “There are a lot of great ideas, but pros and cons of refi nancing, Library. Woodward wrote, “My When General Robert E. Lee and his for $4,585 was used to restore three there is only so much leadership to and the building of panelized father, P.T. Woodward, was clerk of Army of Northern Virginia abandoned documents—the “Register of Free go around.” homes also are explained. Middlesex County for forty years, Richmond on their way to Appomattox Mayor Don Richwine indicated the Enjoy. beginning in 1852. . . . 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52 Calendar ...... A4 Social...... A5 Champs Hunter Law, Realtor 56 Church ...... B8 Sports ...... B1 B1 804-480-0269 6 PAGE In side In IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate A2 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • March 21, 2013 opinion one woman’s opinion letters to the editor A life-and-death battle—again! and bearing and does not look his age. He spoke their way we will have taxes Don’t increase Urbanna, Va.— Most Middlesex County frankly of his latest challenge. Letters to the Editor may not on our financial transactions. residents are aware of Cold War hero (Ret Col) It seems that growing old in America is now exceed 400 words. There is a Obamacare (a healthcare bill) tax burden on the John McKone’s presence amongst us. He and a dangerous occupation because it can prevent limit of two letters per person, has added a new tax on selling his amiable wife Norma have lived for many access for certain needed surgeries and proce- per month. Email letters to your home. poor, middle class happy years of retirement in their beautiful dures deemed too expensive for those unfortu- [email protected]. There should be some test a home nestled in the Chick Cove neighborhood nate Americans who have reached an age limit. person has to pass to become off Healy’s Cove in Hardyville. For John, the limit for a lung transplant in the President. Mr. Obama can’t To the Editor: John is a charter member of the Middlesex Commonwealth is 65 years. How many injuries do simple math. The seques- I was under the mistaken Rotary Club, a devoted Rotarian who served He still has a chance for a new lung, how- ter only cut 2% in the rate of impression that Representative as president of the local chapter and a term as ever. He is now being treated at Duke Univer- and deaths before growth. That’s like saying, last Rob Wittman was more of a district governor. At 80 years of age, he still sity, which as yet has set no arbitrary age limit week Mr. Obama shopped for moderate Republican, but was attends Rotary’s 7:30 breakfast meeting each on approval for lung transplants. Duke operates a light is installed? groceries and spent $200. Next surprised to read the follow- Tuesday morning at the Pilot House Restaurant under the belief that a man’s general health is week he plans to spend $228. ing on his website: “I support in Topping. more important than his age. To the Editor: With the sequester model, legislation that would repeal Yet, in earlier times, then John has endured many tests, I am very disheartened to Obama still spends $220 next the income tax and other taxes, Capt. John McKone achieved and thus far no other health read that the almighty VDOT week. He has $20 more to abolish the Internal Revenue national fame when he and problem has been uncov- and its regulations don’t feel spend on groceries! I’d like Service, and enact a national his crew’s Strategic Air Com- ered that would terminate there is a need for a stoplight that! Evidently Obama can’t sales tax to be administered mand’s reconnaissance air- his chance for getting a new where Food Lion is located. add and subtract. Neither primarily by the states.” plane was shot down by the lung. Maybe 15 years ago it was could Greece. They just kept Representative Wittman just Russians over the Barents His story triggered memory too rural, but with a strip mall spending and spending, and recently signed on as one of the Sea (Arctic Ocean area) on of my own father, who needed and a high school located on telling the people government co-sponsors of the 2013 Fair July 1, 1960 while collecting kidney dialysis at age 89 to the opposite side of Route 17, is the answer. Private citizens Tax Act, which would impose electronic information. Two continue living. Dialysis is it makes me think that human giving out of their hearts is the an inclusive tax of 23% (which members of the six-man crew expensive and I saw his quar- life is of no consequence. The answer. translates to a comparable survived, including McKone, terly Medicare statement with excuse that it will give false Mr. Obama likes to make sales tax rate of 30%) on all after being rescued from the charges listed for the 3-times- security is ridiculous; there is sure the American public new items and services such as icy waters by the Russians. a-week treatments. They were a light at the intersection of stays scared and threatened. cars, rent, houses, food, doctor John spent many months in eye-popping high. But Father Routes 33 and 3 at Harmony He tells us we will have few visits, etc., that you purchase. prison in Moscow, including lived another 2 years with Village—hello, how rural can police, fewer teachers and In other words, under this a stint of solitary confinement these life-saving treatments you get there, plus there is our military may be too weak. inclusive tax, you would pay and questioning. During this and enjoyed an active, rich no false security. Instead let’s Little children will not see the $100 for an item that costs $77. time he endured “unpleasant” by Mary and happy life. waste millions of dollars on a monuments of Washington, A new car would cost $39,000 treatment. What happens to our study! Easy solution, put the D.C.! I only wish we all had instead of $30,000. Under the He was finally released and Wakefield Buxton beloved senior citizens when light up, set it to flash caution never seen him and his spend- Fair Tax Act, the federal gov- returned to the United States. they reach an age limit when for a month before turning ing liberal ways. Our children ernment would send a prebate The book “The Little Toy Dog” written by Wil- they are turned down for medical treatments the lights to work the regular are going to be paying for his check based on family size to liam L. White well describes the ordeal John they need? Is our society now going to refuse cycle. You put up the electronic regime for a long time. help offset the impact of this survived. In the book is a photo of President the procedures they need because treatments billboards announcing the light If taxpayers are paying for tax. John F. and Mrs. Kennedy greeting him and his are deemed too expensive? and when it will start work- someone who has never paid a This tax is regressive in wife at the White House, where he and Captain This all strikes me as the tragedy of our times. ing normally. Problem solved! dime into the American system, that it affects low to middle Freeman B. Olmstead were acknowledged as That our nation’s medical services and scien- How many more accidents, shouldn’t it be for our children income people far more than heroes by a grateful nation. tific advances, perhaps the best in the world, how many injuries must be and grandchildren? Paying for- the wealthy. A family making John is once again caught in a life-and-death have now reached a point where they are too endured, and how many deaths ward has been a key to helping $50,000 a year or less is likely battle. Of course, we are all caught in a battle expensive to deliver to all the people and there- before a light is put up? future generations. Now, it is to spend most, if not all of their for life and death one way or another and we fore some will be excluded because of age and Hillarey Tulip socially and politically unac- income, whereas a person with all eventually lose this battle. But it does seem other factors. Urbanna ceptable to mention that. an income of $500,000 and tragic that some people have to experience such My purpose in writing this column is to honor Instead, we are told to pay for above is likely to spend far less. battles more than once in their lifetime. John McKone for his past valor and services to illegal aliens who have broken Investment income would not John has come down with a rare lung dis- the nation and area. But also to bring light of his What do the law. States budgets are col- be taxed and there would be no ease that requires a lung transplant. There is no battle to obtain the medical care he needs. One lapsing under the weight of corporate taxes. This tax would known drug or treatment today that can save his day his struggles could become ours. We need you think? these illegal people. What will also replace estate, Social life. He must have a lung transplant to survive to be aware of the future that we are creating our children say when they Security, and Medicare taxes. as his disease destroys healthy cells in his lung and one day will all face. To the Editor: have the bill come due? Will This could result in a tax rate and will eventually stop the intake of oxygen he Dear readers of faith, won’t you add his name This week’s question is they question why we did not of up to 30% for low to middle needs to survive. to your daily prayer list? Who knows? Perhaps whether or not to regulate the stand up to threats by our gov- income families (minus the I visited with John and Norma last week. Middlesex County’s united prayers can lift our pharmaceutical compounding ernment to take our freedoms, prebate amount) and less than Other than having to be hooked into an oxygen friend and neighbor to the new lung he needs for industry. An opinion I heard our right to defend ourselves, half of that for wealthy individ- machine at all times, John was looking very life. It is one small way that we can say, “Thank recently, the entire industry our laws, our nation’s wealth uals. FactCheck.Org estimated well. Other than this insidious disease, he’s in you, John, for being there for us.” ©2013 should not have oversight and their future? I look into that the individual tax burden perfect health. He has kept his military figure because of the misdeeds of the young faces I love and tell would increase for people just one firm, in this case the them, “I tried, I spoke out!“ making $15,000 to $200,000 New England Compounding Look into the faces that sur- and decrease for those making Center (NECC). The assump- round you. What can you say? above $200,000. tion being, if I understand it Mary Bullock This tax also would encour- Grant-writing workshop correctly, we assume industry Deltaville age the expansion of the under- members have high standards ground economy where goods and therefore should be unfet- and services are exchanged signup deadline is Saturday tered in pursuit of a “reason- What part or bought with cash. With the able” investment return. elimination of the IRS, I am A counter to this argument will you play? not sure who would be enforc- If your organization needs • Finding the right grant. with others who serve our is based on the expectations ing the payment of this tax on funding to carry out its mission, • Getting started and what citizens in a time of shrinking of the public. Shouldn’t we To the Editor: all transactions. please consider the follow- you will need. budgets and expanded needs,” be able to expect safe medica- Most of you have a relative More information on the ing opportunity to obtain that • Writing your proposal. said a Middlesex Partners in tions? What assurances do we who fought in a war—Iraq, implications of this tax can funding. On Saturday, April 6, • Submitting your grant pro- Progress spokesperson. have that other members of the WWI, WWII, Vietnam, Korea, be found on the nonparti- Middlesex Partners in Progress posal. The workshop is open to all industry are not cutting corners or even the American Revolu- san FactCheck organization will host a special grant writing Experienced grant writers interested individuals from all in absence any uniform stan- tion that founded this nation. website, and the pros and cons workshop designed to help you will share methods for writ- counties (maximum of 20 par- dards or inspection? Many lost their lives, many are cited in a moneycrashers. make it easy for funders to say ing successful grants and how ticipants). It will held from 10 Recently, CBS News said were wounded, and some came com article. I encourage you “yes” to your grant request. to find funders interested in a.m.-1 p.m. on April 6 at New NECC’s apparent failure caused home. These men and women to read information on this tax Local organizations are your particular organization’s Creations Ministries at 61 48 deaths and injured hundreds paid, in some cases, the ulti- and its potential implications invited to send representa- mission. Also included will Cobbs Creek Lane at Cobbs in 23 states. A March 6 “USA mate price to keep our country to you and your family and let tives to this workshop, which be information on successful Creek in Mathews County. Today” article states that other free. The tremendous sacrifices Representative Wittman (witt- is designed for both the first- grant writing in the electronic To reserve a space, contact pharmaceutical compounders were to keep us from tyranny manhouse.gov) know your time grant writers and for the age. Dave Cryer at 758-1502 dave- have caused injuries as well. found around the world. They views. experienced writers wishing to “Please consider this oppor- [email protected]. Please provide Are the exposures here just fought for freedom under our I am in favor of tax sim- update their skills. Some of the tunity to help find funding for the name(s) of the participants, too great and potential for harm Constitution. plification and reform, but it topics will include: your organization and share email, phone and the organi- too severe to leave it up to open Now we have people in office should continue to be a pro- zation you represent. There is unregulated market members? who are attacking free speech, gressive system which does no fee for this workshop, how- If possible, should deaths be freedom of religion and free- not increase the burden on the Pride of Middlesex tickets on sale ever, a $25 donation (checks prevented? We regulate other dom to a trial (NDAA), and poor and middle class. made out to Middlesex DSS) pharmaceutical companies, passing excessive regulations Elaine Shepherd Middlesex Rotary’s Pride Tickets are available at is requested from each partici- right? Why not these guys? We and massive tax increases, Hartfield of Middlesex award winner Hurd’s, or call Pam Waldron at pant and will be distributed to even inspect restaurants for the resulting in inflation. for 2013 is longtime civic and 776-0032 or Ron Kauffman at local non-profits. Registrations same reasons, don’t we? Those of you who believe business leader Norton Hurd, 694-6416. The cost for a table should be received by March Please chime in. What do that keeping your head down 96, of Deltaville. of eight is $300; table spon- 23. you think? To regulate or not to and they might not notice you, Pratt finishes The celebration dinner will sorships are $350; couples regulate, is that the question? you are in for a really big sur- be held on Friday, April 5, at are $75; and a single ticket is But please answer this ques- prise. Silence in the face of fifth in Boston Christchurch School. $40. tion before you do: “Will your evil is evil itself. The Constitu- Free estate or your grandchild’s next doc- tion is about “We the People,” shucking event tor’s visit bring the risk of an not “I the Chief Tyrant.” seminars set unregulated drug?” Feeling powerless? It may World-class oyster shucker Jim Knupp surprise you to know that Deborah Pratt placed fifth in New state and federal laws Hartfield there are more of us than the 7th annual oyster-shucking Published in the Interest of the Territory affect one’s ability to preserve “they.” “They” are less than contest at the International Sea- Lying South of the Rappahannock River and transfer wealth. 10%. Join us in efforts to take food Show in March in Boston, TrustBuilders Law Group back our country at 7 p.m. Mass. Pratt had an adjusted of Urbanna, Williamsburg and I tried; I spoke out tonight, Thursday, March 21, time of 2:04. RAPPAHANNOCK PRESS, INC., Publisher Yorktown is offering free estate- at the Cooks Corner Office Pratt received $50 and a gift planning seminars at two loca- To the Editor: Complex, 2838 General Puller certificate to the Union Oyster Frederick A. Gaskins, President and Publisher tions on two different days in the This week we saw what hap- Highway. We are all in this House in Boston for her fifth Elizabeth Lee C. Gaskins, Secretary/Treasurer Northern Neck. The first will be pens when a liberal government together. Or you can stay home place finish. John Thomas Hardin, Editor held Tuesday, March 26, at 10 has been allowed to spend its and ignore the coming tyranny Keith Rose of Wellfleet, a.m. at Lancaster Tavern, 8373 citizens into huge debt. Even- and explain it to your children Mass., won the event with an Staff: Larry S. Chowning and Tom Chillemi, General Assignment Reporters; Julie H. Burwood, Mary Ball Road, Lancaster; the tually, you run out of ways to and grandchildren, if we sur- adjusted time of 1:41. Art Director; Joe Gaskins, Graphic Designer; Maeghaen Eley, Advertising Manager; Wendy Payne, second will be Thursday, March tax people’s homes, food, fuel, vive this. Pratt has traveled up and 28, at 7 p.m. at Lancaster Com- phone, cars, pay, purchases, Monica Sanders down the East Coast competing Advertising Representative; Peggy Baughan, Circulation and Classified Manager; Connie G. Walton, munity Library, 235 School pensions, travel, investments Topping in tournaments the past several Compositor; and Geanie Longest, Customer Accounts Manager. Street, Kilmarnock. and vacations. years. She has been Virginia The Southside Sentinel (USPS 504-080) is published each Thursday except Christmas week. The public is invited to join The government of Cyprus State Champion eight times, Periodicals postage paid at Urbanna, Va. 23175. Subscriptions: $25 per year in Middle Peninsula certified elder law attorney (Greece) is now taxing savings U.S. Champion four times, and Counties and $32 per year elsewhere. Chip Buxton and accredited accounts. 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All of the profits Oyster Festival Foundation and Pluck, Perseverance and Progress Wohlever at 757-877-0444 or This wealth tax is coming to from the dinner went to the the Virginia Products Board for by visiting trustbuilders.com. the USA soon. If liberals have victim. sponsoring her trip to Boston. March 21, 2013 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A3 New members join RCC Board

The College Board of Rappahannock Commu- nity College has recently installed two new members: James Christopher Phillips of Gloucester County and Wil- liam H. Pennell Jr. of Lancaster County. Dr. Phillips holds the degrees of bachelor of science in busi- ness administration, master of commerce in economics and marketing, and doctor of education in higher education administration. He is retired from a varied and distinguished career, including positions as Virginia’s state coordinator for continuing education, assis- Courthouse Pediatrics breaks ground tant to the director of the State Council for Higher Education, A ground-breaking ceremony was held Friday, March 15, on the new location of Children’s deputy director of the Virginia The Rappahannock Community College Board met on Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD) Courthouse Pediatrics practice in Gloucester. The Department of Telecommuni- March 13. Members include, front from left, Joan Faulkner, practice is currently located at 7363 Walker Avenue and will move to the new, expanded cations, Telemedia Division King William County; LaVonne Ellis, representing the State facility in the fall of 2013. The new location, 8264 George Washington Memorial Highway, director for the state’s Depart- Board for Community Colleges; Blanche Washington, Essex is conveniently located directly across from Riverside Walter Reed Hospital and will allow ment of Information Technol- County; and Keith Sadler, Mathews County. On the second CHKD to expand its commitment to serve the children and families of the Middle Penin- ogy, and director of academic row are, from left, Dr. Robert Gates, King George County; sula region. Above, from left, the ground-breaking participants include, practice manager television services (distance Gerald Roane, Westmoreland County (chair); Stephen Debra Simpson, director of physician services Angela Robertson, Ware District supervisor learning) at Old Dominion Tucker, Northumberland County (vice chair); and Dieter Andy James, York River Circle of The King’s Daughter’s member Roberta James, Courthouse University. Hoinkes, Middlesex County. On the third row are, from Pediatrics physicians Dr. Harriette Fishburn, Dr. Anne Howard and Dr. Kyung Lim Murphy, In addition, he has pub- left, Dr. J.C. Phillips, Gloucester County; John Brown, Rich- and vice president of physician management John Hamilton. lished academic and research mond County; RCC president Dr. Elizabeth Crowther; and papers, and has also served William Pennell, Lancaster County. Not pictured are Helen on a number of occasions as Mae Kemp of King and Queen County, and Pamela Nixon of an instructor, consultant and New Kent County. lecturer on distance learning and other subjects. He lists his which was instrumental in pro- the economic development of ‘Cocktail’ boat races interests as “motivating and moting the creation of RCC’s the area, he enjoys fi shing and helping people, and continuing year-old Kilmarnock Center. hunting waterfowl. my education,” as well as boat- He also serves with the North- College board members must ing, golf, reading, gardening, ern Neck-Chesapeake Bay be residents of the area they and technology. Region Economic Develop- represent, as well as providing coming to Urbanna Pennell is retired from the ment Partnership. He acts as a cross-section of the indus- position of Lancaster County senior warden of his church, tries, businesses, and profes- Administrator, and now acts St. Mary’s Whitechapel, and is sions active in the service area Set for May 18 are more important than horse- published in “Rudder Maga- as treasurer of “Visions,” an a member of American Legion of the college. All members of power. Drivers kneel in the boat zine” as an example of what organization dedicated to Post #86, and of Lancaster the board are charged with the on Urbanna Creek and lean toward the bow to keep could be done with a novel new reducing poverty and improv- Union Masonic Lodge #88, A.F. responsibility of promoting the boat planing effi ciently. A material called “plywood.” ing the lives of Lancaster and & A.M., both in Kilmarnock. the best interests of the entire by Tom Chillemi race video can be viewed at the The Cocktail Class Wooden Northumberland residents, In addition to his interest in region served by the college. website vimeo.com/30987190. Boat Racing Association has Boat racing will return to Lawrence Fuccella of roots on the Corrotoman River Urbanna Creek on May 18 Urbanna, regatta organizer, in Lancaster County and was when Cocktail Class Wooden told the Urbanna Town Council formed in 2010 to encourage Town Bridge Road cleanup is Saturday Boat Racing Association boats on Monday he expects between and organize family boatbuild- vie for The Urbanna Cup. 30-50 boats for the races that ing and racing in the Cocktail This Saturday, many people VDOT will provide vests join in making our county a These sleek boats measure will be staged at the Urbanna Class runabout. The Cocktail are going to show up and help and bags. The group will work cleaner place,” said Shuman. about 8 feet in length and weigh Town Marina at Upton’s Point. Class has 90 members nation- clean up Town Bridge Road, (facing traffi c) south toward “We all have to take some between 75 and 95 pounds. Racers from Ohio, Pennsylva- wide and groups in foreign according to project organizer Route 17, then come back responsibility for the trash on There are two engine classes, nia, New Jersey, South Caro- countries. For more informa- Bill Shuman. north and work the remaining our roads. As one volunteer 6 or 8 horsepower, with a top lina and Georgia are expected, tion, visit the website ccwbra. The group will meet at the part of the road. expressed to me, ‘Society has speed of about 18 and 26 miles he said. “We are going to bring com. intersection of Virginia Street Students from Middlesex given to me for many years, per hour, respectively. together a group of like-minded The last Urbanna Labor Day and Town Bridge Road, just High School, the Boy Scouts, now it is my time to give back Weight is added to boats people with a love of the water Regatta power boat race was in outside of Urbanna. Those par- and members of Immanuel, to society.’ I ask that everyone with lighter drivers so the boats and small communities.” 1966. At that time, there were ticipating should park on the Remlik Wesleyan, Urbanna who comes out, to bring one weigh the same to keep them The Urbanna Creek Cocktail concerns that the creek was side of Lord Mott Road and Methodist, and Urbanna Bap- other person. competitive. The boats travel Class fl eet formed this winter too narrow for the high speed bring boots, gloves, and any tist churches have been told “I hope after this weekend, around markers in 2-lap heat and there are 7 boats currently boats. orange hats and jackets. There about this project. Members of this ‘trash group’ can work on races that last about 2 minutes being built in Urbanna. About Fuccella said the U.S. Coast also will be parking at Town several civic groups and orga- other roads in Middlesex. I also each. The top fi nishers trans- 5 other boats are being built Guard has approved the race Bridge and Zion Branch roads, nizations have also pledged ask everyone driving on Town fer to the fi nal championship in Middlesex, and at least one venue, which will be just off in the lot across from the old to work. Local radio will Bridge Road to slow down and round. more is being prepared on the the town marina. Flotilla 62 of house that burned down some announce this event. honk at us in support,” said Cocktail Class is inexpensive Northern Neck. The boats are Deltaville will send three boats years ago. “All of Middlesex should Shuman. low-speed club racing where adapted from a 1939 design by to assist in the on-water event driver skills and boat set-up Charles MacGregor, originally organization. Fuccella asked for the town to provide two tents, porta-potties and hand-washing stations. New Middlesex history book A master plan will be pre- sented to the town council and a public hearing could be held now on sale at maritime park at council’s April 15 meeting. The event will be catered, “Signatures in Time,” the This 428-page book is the craft, authored this very read- Affordable & Trendy Fashions & Accessories and there may be an area where fi rst comprehensive history culmination of a six-year proj- able history with research beer and wine will be available, book of Middlesex County, is ect by the Middlesex County from Middlesex County court Anniversary Sale! said Fuccella. The races will now available for purchase at Jamestown 2007 Book Com- records, archives, and many This weekend take 15% off run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the offi ce of Deltaville Mari- mittee, led by chairman Clau- other sources. The book was your entire purchase! mesh with a “Music Under the time Museum and Holly Point dia Soucek. edited by Archie Soucek and Stars” concert, which is sched- Nature Park in Deltaville. The The book was published by illustrated by Pat DePina. 41 S. Main Street • Kilmarnock • 804.435.1546 uled for the evening of May 18 offi ce is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. the Middlesex County Board The book ($50) also is in Taber Park. Monday through Friday. of Supervisors and is the fi rst- available at Pat’s Gallery in ever chronological history Deltaville, Nimcock Gallery written on Middlesex. Larry and Make Thyme in Urbanna, Chowning, Middlesex’s well- and the Middlesex County known historian of Chesa- Museum and the county admin- peake Bay watermen and their istrator’s offi ce in Saluda.

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• Children First Class 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Middle Pen- Community insula-Northern Neck Community Services Board, MH/ Calendar SA Administration Offi ce, 13794 Tidewater Trail, Saluda. 642-5402 IT’S TIME • Upper Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Spring Oyster and Ham Buffet Supper 5–7 p.m. at the Water View Firehouse. Tickets on sale at the door for $20 for adults, $5 for children. 758-5545 TO SAVE. • TAP-The Show This year, Arts Alive is proud to pres- ■ Start saving for the retirement Middlesex High School Class of 1998 Your ent another Matt Davenport Production: “TAP—The ® contact information is needed immediately. The 15-year Show” at 7 p.m. in the Robinson/Olsson Civic Audito- you want with an IRA from EVB. class reunion dinner will be held Saturday, June 8. Please rium and Fine Arts Center in West Point. 843-3475. email your contact information to LaNae’ Budden at The clock is ticking! It’s time to put money into [email protected] or call her at 776-3053. • Free Bluegrass Show 7 p.m. at Free Shade an IRA. With an IRA from EVB, you not only save Community Center, features Rappahannock Crossing for retirement, but may also save on your 2012 ■ Virginia’s 4 p.m. Burning Law prohibits burn- and The Honey Wind Bluegrass Boys. Free Shade is ing before 4 p.m. each day until April 30 if the fi re is located at Regent Road at Syringa. taxes. Talk to one of our friendly bankers to in, or within 300 feet of, woodland, brushland or fi elds open up an IRA by April 15th. Stop by any of containing dry grass or other fl ammable materials. dof. our convenient locations, including Deltaville, virginia.gov/info/faqs-burning.htm Sunday, March 24 • Lyric Opera Virginia Presented by Live On Stage Hartfield, and Urbanna. At EVB, we’ll help you ■ A History of Commerce in Middlesex County and Concerts By The Bay at 3 p.m. at Mathews High take charge of your retirement. The exhibit will be on display through June 16 in the School, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd. 693-6510 museum’s annex building in Saluda. 758-3663

■ Middlesex Master Gardeners Horticulture Monday, March 25 Help Desk 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday – Friday. 758-4120 • The Feng Shui Way to Creative Productivity Motivational speaker and author, Debbie Bowie, will ■ Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point teach us how our environment affects our creative per- Nature Park 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday. 776- formance. 1 p.m. at the Rappahannock Art League, 19 7200. North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309 www.bankevb.com • facebook.com/BankEVB ■ Middlesex County Museum 10 a.m.–3 p.m., (804) 443-4333 • 1-888-464-BANK (2265) Wednesday – Saturday, in Saluda. 758-3663 Tuesday, March 26 • Bereavement Education and Support Group ■ Hands Across Middlesex at The Cryer Center sponsored by Hospice of Virginia. It is open to the com- is open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. The Clothing munity and will be held in Kilmarnock at the Lancaster A $500 minimum deposit required. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Available through April 15, 2013, Closet is open Tuesdays 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The yard sale is Community Library, 2–3:30 p.m. every other Tuesday to personal accounts only. Fees could reduce earnings. EVB® is a registered trademark of EVB in the United States. the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. beginning March 12 and ending May 21. 443-4090

■ GED Classes sponsored by Middle Peninsula RACE • Save the Brain: A Concussion and Brain Injury are being held at Middlesex High School. 769-1151 Awareness Night presented by the Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board Prevention Services Division from 7–8:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Thursday, March 21 T.C. Walker Educational Center, Gloucester. Jeffrey Barth, • Middlesex County Public Schools 1 p.m. Ph.D., ABPP-CN, will be the guest speaker. Admission is Dismissal free. 642-5402

• Rappatomac Writers Critique Group meets from 1–3 p.m. at Arnest Seafood in Tappahannock. Wednesday, March 27 Come early for lunch and to share creativity. • The Mr. Charger Contest 7 p.m. at Middlesex High School. Mr. Charger is a senior womanless beauty contest that has long been a tradition at MHS. Tickets Saturday, March 23 are on sale in the main offi ce. • Tree Expert Joe Murray will speak about common tree care mistakes at the Northern Neck Master Garden- ers Gardening in the Northern Neck seminar on at the For an expanded version of our community calen- Church of the Nazarene in White Stone from 8:45 a.m.–3 dar, please visit www.SSentinel.com.

• Bingo 7 p.m. every Monday at Middlesex County Weekly Events Volunteer Rescue Squad, Deltaville. • Al-Anon/Adult Children of Alcoholics meets at 8 Thursdays p.m. every Monday at Kilmarnock United Methodist • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Church. 480-4292 Group 1:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at Port Town Village Apartments, 111 Port Town Lane, Urbanna. 758-2386 Tuesdays • Cancer Center Support Group 3–4 p.m. the second • Rotary Club 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast and fourth Thursdays of the month at Rappahannock at the Pilot House Restaurant, Topping. 694-6416 General Hospital. 435-8593 • Aphasia Group 11 a.m. – noon every Tuesday at • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support RGH Outpatient Rehab, Kilmarnock. 435-8501 Group 6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at • Alzheimer’s Support 3–4 p.m. the fi rst Tuesday of Alzheimer’s Association offi ce, 7335 Lewis Avenue, the month at Bridges Outpatient Services, 113 DMV Gloucester. 695-9382 Drive, Kilmarnock. 435-9237 • Deltaville Community Association 7 p.m. the • Chess 4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Middlesex third Thursday of the month at the Deltaville Commu- County Public Library, Deltaville. 776-7362 nity Association building. • RGH Diabetes Support Group 5 p.m. the fi rst • Middlesex Tea Party Patriots 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the RGH Rehabilitation and Thursday of the month at the Cooks Corner Meeting Sports Medicine Center, Kilmarnock. 435-8305 Room, Saluda. • Cub Scout Pack 307 6 p.m. every Tuesday at Har- mony Grove Baptist Church, Harmony Village. 347- 7323 Fridays • Lions Club 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays • Knitting Group 10 a.m. every Friday at Cross Street of the month at the Beacon, Topping. 776-7508 Coffee, Urbanna. • Overeaters Anonymous 7 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 435 Church Street, Kilmarnock. Saturdays • Middlesex County NAACP 7 p.m. the fourth • Alcoholics Anonymous Open 12-and-12 meeting, Tuesday of the month at Bethlehem Star Lodge, 5:30 p.m. every Saturday at Zoar Baptist Church. 776- Saluda. 7629 • Al-Anon 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Topping. Sundays • Cub Scout Pack 314 2 p.m. every Sunday at Wednesdays Hermitage Baptist Church in Church View. 347-7323 • Story Hour 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the Middlesex Family YMCA. 776-7362 • Knitters Group 10 a.m. every Wednesday at Mondays Urbanna United Methodist Church. • Veterans Café 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. every Monday all • Story Hour 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the veterans are welcome at 84 Main Street, Warsaw. 769- Middlesex County Public Library, Urbanna Branch. 2751 756-5717 • Dementia Support Group 10:30 a.m. the fi rst • Story Hour 3 p.m. every Wednesday at Urbanna Monday of the month at the Alzheimer’s Association Methodist Church. 756-5717 offi ce, 7335 Lewis Ave., Gloucester. 695-9382 • Bingo 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Booster • Boy Scout Troop 370 6 p.m. every Monday at the Club, Hartfi eld. 758-2910 American Legion Hall, Saluda. 347-7323 • Kiwanis Club of Middlesex 6 p.m. every Monday Email your event to [email protected] by at the United Methodist Church, Urbanna. 758- Friday for consideration. Please keep your event 2020. information current. March 21, 2013 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A5 at the library Friends of Library plan arrival March 30 Easter bake sale It is once again time for the 2-4 p.m. If that doesn’t fi t your Friends of Deltaville Library schedule, you can bring your Easter Bake Sale, which will donation to the church the be on Saturday, March 30, morning of the sale as early beginning at 9 a.m. at Philippi as 8 a.m. There is a bake sale Christian Church in Deltaville. sign-up sheet at the library’s “This delicious and exciting front desk, but you can bring event is our main fundraiser us something to sell without for the year, and we always signing up. sell everything our friends in “Those planning to buy the area bring us,” said a group something for their Easter spokesperson. “We ask that dessert, plan to come early, as anyone wishing to bake some- these wonderful creations go thing tasty for the sale bring fast. Hope to see you on the Benton August Miller it to the church or the library morning of Saturday, March on Friday, March 29, between 30,” said the spokesperson. Proud big brother Baylen Allyn Miller announces the birth of his brother, Benton August Miller, born Janu- Charles Healy memorial blood ary 13, 2013 at 10:49 p.m. at Williamsburg Regional Hospi- drive donors, volunteers thanked tal. He was 8 lbs., 2 ozs. and Curious minds The Mid-Atlantic Region David Kellar (double donor), 20.25 inches long. of the American Red Cross Lee Anderson, Julia Graham, His parents are Bryan Allyn Kindergarten and fi rst grade students of Middlesex Elementary School recently toured thanks all those who came to Dot S. Edwards, Connie Jessie, and Jennifer Miller, and grand- the Deltaville Branch Library. Library offi cial Mary Ann McKay read the children stories. the March 12 blood drive at Anthony Payne, Norman Cog- parents are Bryan and Debbie Above, curious minds check out the library’s main desk. Saluda Baptist Church. The geshall, Neal Keesee, Angel Miller, and Bill and Johnna blood drive was in memory of Brown, Roy Self, David Selph, Harris. Charles Healy, a longtime vol- Minor Muncy, Wanda Lewter Great-grandparents are unteer with the blood drives and Stephanie Hunt. Helen Longest, Nancy Harris, Hospice seeks volunteers Six-week grief held at Saluda Baptist. Charles The Red Cross also thanks John and Sue Ferari, and Virgil The Riverside Walter Reed ing classes on March 26-27, support group to was passionate about blood the following volunteers: Anita and Myrtle Miller. Hospice offi ce at 7358 Main May 21-22, June 25-26, July donations and the need for Healy, Jennifer H. Edwards and Street in Gloucester is looking 23-24. meet April 2 people to donate blood. Melanie Marquis (daughters for volunteers for patient care, All classes are from 10 The following people of Anita and Charles Healy), staff support, bereavement a.m.-2 p.m. Riverside Walter Reed Hos- attended: Wendy Shores (1st Brad Anderson, Woody Davis Easter egg support and spiritual support. Call Frannie Langford at pice will sponsor a six-week time donor), Lance Shores, (Mason from the Urbanna Riverside Hospice will offer 693-1111 to register for train- grief support group using the Sam Llewellyn, Ella Jefferies, Lodge), Ernie Ashford (Mason hunt planned 2-day (4 hours each) train- ing or for more information. book “Understanding Your Barry Powell (double donor), from the Deltaville Lodge), Grief: Ten Essential Touch- Jennifer Edwards, Don Scott Jane Throckmorton, Betty at Syringa stones for ‘Finding Hope and (double donor), Sandra Petty, Muncy, Minor Muncy and Jen- Healing Your Heart’ by Dr. Ronnie Russell, Jacqueline nifer Lucas. The Syringa Improvement The manager and tenants of Fishing Bay Estates Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D. Wake, Melinda Hart, Peter Wil- “Thank you to the commu- Club Inc. and Friends will (apartments for the elderly in Deltaville, VA) This group is open to anyone lard, Glenn Priddy, Raymond nity for their continued sup- sponsor an Easter egg hunt on in the community who has lost H. Smith, Sarah Louber, Davis port of our blood drives and Saturday, March 30, from noon wish to thank Kathy Wright and the Clarksbury a loved one and would like to Wilson, Roger Collier, Buddy to Saluda Baptist Church for to 3 p.m. There will be fun, United Methodist Church for being such a good join a group of people who are Wyker, Shirley Brown, Nancy the use of its fellowship hall in games and goodies. All are experiencing similar feelings Hazzard, Leonard Spady, Bar- hosting the drive,” said a Red welcome. The club is located neighbor and including us in their nutritious and of loss. bara Stutzman, Cindy Kellar, Cross spokesperson. at 932 Regent Rd., Syringa. delicious homemade soup project. We sincerely Group size is limited to 10 people who have lost a loved appreciated the fellowship and this unselfish gift one. There is no charge for the of love. group. The next group session at NARFE Riverside Walter Reed will be held at 6 p.m. on the following dates: April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, to meet and May 7. Please call 693-1111 to reserve a seat. in Callao The National Active and Retired Federal Employ- Human Rights ees Association (NARFE), Northern Neck Chapter Committee needs 1823, will meet on Tuesday, April 2, at 1 p.m. at the Good one more member Shepherd Lutheran Church, The Middle Peninsula North- 1717 Hampton Hall Rd., ern Neck Local Human Rights Callao. Master Gardeners meet Committee (LHRC) is solicit- Dr. David Davies, an econ- ing one new member to fi ll a omist, will speak on “Our The monthly Mathews-Middlesex Master Gardeners meet- vacancy. The LHRC is com- Future in a Global Econ- ing was held at the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad Build- posed of volunteers broadly omy.” ing on March 12. Chuck McCarty talked about “Raised Bed representative of professional, Current, former and retired and Square Foot Gardening,” and Nancy Gainer and Bev consumer and advocacy groups, federal employees, spouses Holmberg talked about “Container Gardening.” The group and the local citizens who have and survivor annuitants are then held a going away party with a cake for 4-H agent and an interest in mental health, invited. friend Nancy Roche, who is retiring to spend time with her intellectual disability, and sub- The NARFE Chapter 1823 mother in New Jersey. Above, from left, are Chuck McCa- stance use issues. executive board will meet at rty, Nancy Roche, Bev Holmberg and Nancy Gainer. The committee is a vital link noon. For more information, for ensuring respect for the call 804-580-8666. human dignity and rights of individuals receiving services in programs licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Down on the Meetings are held quarterly at The Steamboat various locations throughout the Farm Tour Middle Peninsula and Northern Restaurant Neck area. is April 13 To fi ll the vacancy, the appli- Presents cant must be a past or present Tidewater Soil & Water healthcare provider. Applica- Conservation District will Easter tions from interested persons once again host and sponsor will be welcomed. Please call the Down on the Farm Tour Brunch Buffet Gail Slaughter, administrative from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sat- support to the committee, at 758- urday, April 13. 5314 or 639-9667 for a copy of a This is a free tour where short application packet. Appli- individuals may visit one or Sunday, March 31, 2013 cations will be accepted until the both of the tour sites. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. vacancy has been fi lled. Appli- The featured site is Tim- cants initially selected will be berneck Farm on the York Adults: $24.95 • Children 10 and Under: $8.95 interviewed by current members River in Gloucester County. of the LHRC. Final decisions Areas of interest will Call 804-776-6589 on three-year appointments are include Virginia Agricul- made by the State Human Rights tural Best Management today for reservations Committee. Practices, long-leaf pines, Email: [email protected] wildlife plots, oyster reefs, low-impact development, and a cattle/grain farm oper- BRING MORE COMFORT ation. TO YOUR WORLD AND $ $ GET UP TO $1,350 25off 25off Contract Price Per System A Service Call For For New Customers Who Sign Emerging Artists Show CASH BACK*. A Service Agreement New Customers *For a limited time. Please see dealer for details. *For a limited time. 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Concerts By The Bay Com- Selections from their cur- munity Concerts will present rent production of “Romeo “Lyric Opera Virginia” on and Juliet” will also be per- Sunday, March 24, at 3 p.m. formed. at Mathews High School, Season tickets are $50 for 9889 Buckley Hall Road three concerts, and $25 for (Route 198), Mathews. one concert. Youth through The production will feature high school admitted free. songs from the world’s most For more information or famous operas and Broadway season tickets, contact Linda musicals, including works Johnson at 693- 6510, Tom from Rodgers and Hammer- Tucker at 725-9532, or visit stein to Puccini and Verdi. www.concertsbythebay.org. Cancer 5K Walk participants The Cancer 5K Walk was held in Urbanna on last Saturday to honor Amy Beadles and Ruby Gay Schlemmer. Event offi cials Verlanders to speak tonight thanked the local businesses that made donations to the 5K. They were Willaby’s Restaurant, Colonial Pizza, Ostra Raw Bar & Grill, Bristow’s Store, Chandler Automotive, River Day Spa, Posh Salon, Urbanna Therapeutic Massage, Chesapeake Chesapeake Academy will tration is required as space is Inn-Urbanna, Ann’s Family Diner, Cross Street Coffee, Kountry Krafty Chicks, Urbanna Market, Tri Star Market, Town of host a “Lessons Learned, Sto- limited. To register, call Ches- Urbanna, and the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Offi ce. Event offi cials also thanked all (pictured above) who participated. ries Told” presentation by apeake Academy at 438-5575 Richard and Kathy Verlander, or visit chesapeakeacademy. authors of the newly-released org and click on the link. book, “Rocks Across the The Verlanders are the par- Bay School to host Pond,” on Thursday, March 21, ents of the Detroit Tigers’ Cy at 7 p.m. at the Northern Neck Young Award-winning pitcher YMCA in Kilmarnock. Justin Verlander of Goochland emerging artists show The lecture is free and open County. to the public, however, regis- The Bay School in Mathews 2013 will be open April 6-19 will host its fi rst adult student art during Bay School gallery hours. Puppet Show & Easter Egg Hunt show, “Emerging Artists 2013,” The Bay School is located April 6-19. This show will fea- at 279 Main Street in Mathews Urbanna Baptist Church ture over 50 artists who have Court House. The Bay School taken a class at the school within is a non-profi t arts organiza- Saturday, March 23 at 10 a.m. the last 18 months. tion partially funded by Virginia Bring your basket and join the fun! The show will highlight the Commission for the Arts and the breadth of classes offered at the National Endowment for the Arts. school as well as the talent of For more information, call 725- teachers and students. Media 1278 or visit www.bayschool- forms on display include woven arts.com. Visit SSentinel.com baskets, mosaics, pottery, paint- ing, drawing, jewelry-making and other creations developed or Bluegrass inspired by Bay School classes Comedy Club and teachers. Saturday, March 23 At the opening reception on in Urbanna Headliner Beatty Barnes Saturday, April 6, from 4-7 p.m., Featuring David C. Wingfield several displays will show the Saturday process involved in the creation Emcee Jim Seward process. Culinary arts will be The “Waterview Bluegrass Distinction Catering and Special Events represented by bread making and and Classic Country Band” 4888 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes cheese tasting. Hosts will greet will play Saturday, March 23, Show starts at 8 p.m.; Doors open at 6 p.m. visitors at the door and guide from 7-10 p.m. at the Central A group of local musicians will warm up the stage before the show! them through the show. All will Middlesex Volunteer Rescue $10 per person (tax included) in advance; $15 at the door (if available) have the opportunity to meet Squad building in Urbanna. Add a Four-course Dinner Package! From left, Thane Harpole and David Brown will teach the many of the artists and craftsmen. Covered-dish snacks are shared In advance: $20 package (plus 15% gratuity + 9% tax). RILL course “Civil War Home Front in Gloucester County: Some of the art will be available at intermission. Admission is At the door: $25 (plus 15% gratuity + 9% tax) (Limited availability). Landscapes of Struggle and Deprivation” on April 16 and for purchase. free, but any donations go to Advance tickets available at Office Supply (804-693-4155), 30, and May 7. The Emerging Artists Show the squad and auxiliary. online at DistinctionEvents.com or by calling 804-824-9600. Local perspective on Civil War to be covered in RILL course Three historic sites in of slaves, and the general Women’s Healthcare Gloucester County—Glouc- social and economic upheaval ester Point, Warner Hall, and that characterizes a domestic Just Got More Convenient Glen Roy—will once again war. Students will examine host “Civil War Home Front archaeological and historical in Gloucester County: Land- evidence that includes a rich And convenience is just the beginning scapes of Struggle and Depri- assortment of personal docu- vation.” The Rappahannock ments. We’re bringing exceptional OB/GYN care closer to home for women of all ages throughout the Community College Edu- Both Brown and Harpole cational Foundation’s received their undergradu- Middle Peninsula. That means greater convenience plus increased gynecologic services as well as Rappahannock Institute for ate degrees from the College prenatal and postpartum care. These care providers are part of the reason why: Lifelong Learning (RILL) of William and Mary, and brings back local archaeolo- have conducted archaeologi- gists David Brown and Thane cal research and instruction in Harpole to teach this popular Gloucester County since 1994. course on April 16 and 30, and They are co-directors of the Janet Dehoux, NP: A long-time resident of Mathews, Nurse May 7 (Tuesdays), from 1 to 3 Fairfi eld Foundation and found- Practitioner Janet DeHoux is a familiar and trusted care provider for p.m. ing members of the Werowoco- women in Middle Peninsula communities offering comprehensive The course examines how moco Research Group. gynecologic and obstetric care with a focus on health and wellness. homes and their residents Advance registration, fared during the Civil War, with a tuition payment of focusing on the ways people $35, is required to take this dealt with the issues of occu- course. For more informa- pying armies, loss of crops tion on “Civil War Home Janet Dehoux, NP and supplies, emancipation Front in Gloucester County: Landscapes of Struggle and Deprivation” and other RILL courses, or to register, call Monilla M. Dent, MD: Dr. Dent provides complete prenatal Sharon Drotleff at RCC’s and postnatal care from the Riverside Partners in Women’s Health donk’s Educational Foundation offi ce newly renovated Gloucester location with deliveries at Riverside Anthony Lee Ward (804-333-6707, or toll-free at Regional Medical Center, the area’s only Neonatal Intensive Care  877-722-3679), or email her Center (NICU). Sat., March 30 st - 8 p.m. at sdrotleff@rappahannock. edu. Monilla M. Dent, MD UMVFD Auxiliary hosts their annual Spring Karanvir S. Virk, MD: A fellowship-trained specialist in minimally invasive gynecological surgery, Dr. Virk provides state-of- Oyster & Ham the-art surgical procedures and non-surgical treatments for a full Buffet Supper range of GYN conditions.

Saturday, March 23 Karanvir S. Virk, MD 5–7 p.m. at Women living on the Middle Peninsula can also count on the following OB/GYN specialists, who are part of the Riverside Partners in Women’s Health practice in Gloucester, to provide skilled, experienced and convenient care: Water View Fire House Jeffrey Henke, MD • Lisa Casanova, MD • Leslie Hurt, MD • Diane Maddela, DO Jawwad Khan, MD • Joseph Keith King, MD • Darine Moukalled, MD Adults: $20 • Children aged 10 & under: $5 Benefits UMVFD To schedule an appointment, please call (804) 693-2670.

Call the Firehouse on Saturday at 758-5200 Walter Reed Hospital or call 758-5545 for more information riversideonline.com March 21, 2013 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A7 Bluegrass ‘Waking Ned show due at Devine’ to be Freeshade shown today The Mathews Film Society will On Saturday, March 23, a present the movie “Waking Ned free bluegrass show will be Devine” on Thursday, March 21, held at Freeshade Community at 5 p.m. in The Halcyon Build- Center at 7 p.m. It will feature ing at 40 Court Street in Mathews “Rappahannock Crossing” and Court House. The movie is free “The Honey Wind Bluegrass and open to the public. Boys.” Freeshade is on Regent The plot: After discovering that Road at Syringa, near Tall lucky local Ned Devine croaked Chief Market. from the shock of hitting the jackpot in the lottery, Jackie and Michael mastermind a scheme Local band to impersonate the dead man and collect his prize money. But nominated to pull it off, they’ll need buy-in from the rest of the village—and Julie Seder (left), Gallery Committee chair, thanks Char- “Stuck On A Name” a not everyone in this cinematic lotte Budding, gallery manager, for her contributions to the Reggae/Ska/Punk/Rock band charmer is willing to cooperate. gallery. based in Urbanna, has been nominated for a 2013 Virginia Reggae Award (VRA). Now RAL honors volunteers in its 6th year, the Virginia Nancy West stands next to her oil painting, “Caribbean Reggae Awards recognize those Splash,” and two of Doug Jones’ carved birds. The Rappahannock Art who work tirelessly to keep the League’s Studio Gallery held Ellis introduced Julie Seder Virginia Reggae music scene its Volunteer Recognition Party who has been named chair- vibrant. New exhibit to open at “For the Love of Water” at the man of the Gallery Commit- The VRA is a peoples award. gallery on March 10. tee and Seder then presented Fans will decide the outcome. RAL president Mary Ellis a basket of spring flowers to Voting is the only way to guar- Urbanna Harbor Gallery The Right IRA commented, “We wanted to Charlotte Budding, gallery antee that your favorite band For Your Wealth Plan? show the volunteers how much manager, for her more than wins. “Stuck On A Name is The Urbanna Harbor Gal- which utilize Asian style mini- A Monthly Financial Series we appreciate them. Without four years of service to the up against some big names in lery is pleased to present a malist brush strokes. By James A. Pavik Sr. them, the gallery could not gallery. Budding has resigned the Virginia Reggae scene and fresh, new spring exhibit titled Douglas E. Jones has survive. Diana Jamison was in as manager, but she promises could use your support,” said “Life at Water’s Edge” to run received multiple first place Misnomer #1: I often hear around town charge of the event and she did “to volunteer her services to band member Joe Gaskins. from March 22 through May and best in show awards for that Wealth Management is only for a wonderful job of planning the this wonderful, creative place To vote, go to virginiareg- 15. Featured are two fine art- his decoys and detailed carv- the rich, and my response is always luncheon and transforming the with its talented, dedicated gaeawards.com/vote (use ists—one a painter, and the ings of other waterfowl. One the same… Absolutely Not! gallery into an undersea world people.” Facebook to log in) and vote other a carver. must sometimes touch the Basic wealth management allows you to complete with a mermaid and Ellis also thanked Walmart for your favorite band. You Nancy Richards West is a carvings to make sure they take charge of how your assets are man- a robotic shark that swam men- for contributing a gift card for can vote once a day until the professional artist who lives in are indeed wood. Although the aged, and what your legacy will be – re- acingly through the gallery to the event, and Jim Dan Dee for awards show on May 4 at Mill Chincoteague where she owns Gallery has carried his work gardless of the size of your personal, or the music of ‘Jaws.’ ” providing a smoked salmon. Point Park in Hampton. Stuck her own gallery, “Island Arts.” for several months, he has cre- business bank account, and your net worth. On A Name will be playing at She is a recent finalist in Artist ated several new pieces for If you do not create a wealth management the awards show. Magazine’s 28th annual Art this exhibit, including a Red plan, rest assured our federal and state Stuck On A Name’s new Competition. Her paintings Shouldered Hawk and a Great government will create one for you, and EP can be streamed at stucko- include several genres and Horned Owl. your heirs may not like the results of the Pamper Your Pets naname.bandcamp.com The media, from tranquil beach and Urbanna Harbor Gallery is at government plan. at band plays originals and covers landscapes with resident wild- 202 Virginia Street in Urbanna some classic favorites some- life, to beautifully rendered and is open every day except There are many parts to a wealth manage- Sandy Creek Pet Resort.com times with a reggae/ska twist. figure drawings. Showing Mondays. The art gallery and ment strategy created suitably for you, but let’s begin with the basics of an IRA. 804-693-2311 Virginia Reggae (virginiareg- both studio and plein air paint- custom framery share the front gae.com) hosts two reggae fes- ings, she also has a number of room, adjoining a moderately Voted one of the Boarding tivals a year in Hampton—the Sumi-e ink wash paintings, large antique mall in the back. The IRA is one of the most versatile retire- top 3 pet boarding Grooming Buckroe Beach Reggae Festival ment savings tools available, and is one of facilities by Virginia the cornerstones of anyone’s wealth man- in the summer and Hampton agement plan. It provides the opportunity to Living Magazine! Pickup & Delivery Reggae Fest (at the Hampton We collect food for the animal shelter at our pet resort. Hearts Corner Farm to host save for retirement and offers the potential Coliseum) in the winter. for special tax advantages, depending upon ‘Galloping into Spring’ event your financial situation and the type of IRA you choose.

Hearts Corner Farm (HCF) event spokesperson. Here is a quick run-down of the types of will host its second annual The event’s Pony Fun Day IRAs to consider: “Galloping into Spring” will feature pony rides with fundraiser on Saturday, March Bubba and Baby, a chance • TRADITIONAL IRA. A traditional IRA 30. The farm is at 1341 Wake to paint Freckles and Moto, may afford taxpayers a reduction in taxable Road in Wake. “learning stations” where visi- income since contributions are tax-deduct- The HCF event team is tors can find out more about ible. However, when the person begins to gearing up for its second year the ponies, and an opportunity withdraw IRA funds at retirement (or begin- of competition in one of the to watch members of the team ning at age 59-1/2), the funds are taxed as horse world’s most challeng- practicing for their big day. income. Required Minimum Distributions ing sports. The horse-and-rider For the grownups, there will (RMD’s) begin at age 70-1/2 under tax teams compete in three differ- be a large flea market with a penalty for failure to take withdrawals. ent phases of competition that wide range of treasures, a silent are designed to test their obedi- auction for really special finds, •ROTH IRA. While contributions do not ence, agility, and “heart.” and home-cooked food by Mir- reduce taxable income, the most distinc- “The riders work long and acle Gordon. The event will run tive benefit of the Roth IRA is that it offers hard to prepare for each event from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and admis- tax-free withdrawal of funds starting at and are looking forward to sion, demonstration rides, and age 59-1/2 or when the person retires, as long as certain requirements are met. This introducing the community to access to the flea market and option could be good for those who an- this wonderful sport!” said an silent auction are free. ticipate being in a higher tax bracket upon retirement, or who may self-insure for their long-term care. The Roth has no required around deltaville minimum withdrawals during the lifetime of the account owner; after death, required by T.D. Harris boatbuilding to a lovely anchor- withdrawals apply to the account’s benefi- age for boaters. ciary. The beneficiary takes these distribu- Living around Deltaville can More and more interesting tions tax-free while the balance of the plan seem to be much like living on a people are moving here with great continues to grow tax-free. sponge. When it rains the ground ideas. Hopefully some of them is soggy and soft, and when it is will start coming to the DCA • SIMPLE IRA. The Savings Incentive dry the ground is hard. meetings. The meetings are the Match Plan for Employees (or SIMPLE IRA) Someone explained to me how third Thursday every month at is a simplified matching employee pension concrete is made when I first 7 p.m. For instance, today is the plan targeted to self-employed workers moved here and was wondering third Thursday of March and the and small businesses with fewer than 100 why nothing would grow in my meeting is tonight. By coming to employees. The SIMPLE IRA is one of the garden. The garden was planted the meetings, you can meet your few IRA types that are employer-sponsored, in the spring when the ground neighbors and volunteer to work though it has features similar to a 401(k) was soft and a shovel could get with the change. profit-sharing plan. into it. During the summer, the Birthday greetings to Karen plants could not grow in the Gorin, Anniston Habib, Char- • SEP IRA. The Simplified Employee hard earth. Over the years horse lotte Strotmeyer, Jon Hurd, Joan Pension IRA (SEP IRA) is ideal for self-em- manure and chicken manure was Walden, Nellie Jane Harrow, Amy ployed individuals and small businesses. The SEP IRA is most similar to a traditional added along with lots of peat Holmes and Chandler Lennon IRA, only it’s highly simplified and easier to moss and leaves. Over more who celebrated earlier this week administer. years, it became a garden of defi- and Amy Cooper and Lauren ance. The dogs did not help the Harrow who are celebrating • SELF-DIRECTED IRA. A self-directed effort. Sure raised beds would today. Madeline Norwood, Jean IRA has the same basic rules as a tradition- work but Corgi puppies can Ward, Wanda Sears, Chris Gar- al IRA, but with additional restrictions and climb. More years passed and rett, Buzz Brown, Jon Chadwick custodial requirements because it allows the effort seemed more than the and Lauren Cricchi will celebrate you to put retirement money into nontradi- garden was worth. their birthdays later this week. tional, sophisticated investments. This is the time of the year Josie Dean, the darling Jack Rus- the farmer in our DNA wants to sell that helps Carter welcome Often, a combination of the IRA’s listed plant a garden. A few seeds in customers and friends at Carter’s above can provide efficient resources for Service Hours: pots are going to be the answer. Consignment Shop, celebrated different future needs, and mitigate tax con- Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. At our home, milkweed seeds her birthday Monday. sequences at different stages of one’s retire- Call for appointment for the Monarch butterflies were We have seen ospreys for a ment. To discuss which IRA option(s) may ordered and started in trays. The week or two so be on the look- be best suited for your financial situation, seeds came up and grew at least out for them at your nest. It is and your personal wealth management 2 inches then fell over and con- so exciting to hear them scream- plan, give me a call at 804-725-3740. tinued to grow. They are now ing and screeching their return. lying down and looking pretty Bluebirds are looking for nest- James A Pavik Sr. is President & Chief silly. There might not be any ing places, so now is the time to Investment Officer at Pavik Wealth Man- farmer in my DNA, but there is put your boxes up and get some agement Inc., 138 Main St., Suite 104, perseverance. mealworms for them. All of the in Mathews, VA., 804-725-3740. /www. Wes Summerfield has out- other birds are finding nesting PavikWealth.com / James.Pavik@Pa- done himself with the new sign places and also would enjoy vikWealth.com MEDLIN FORD welcoming folks to Deltaville. 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A8 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • March 21, 2013 Maritime park to host Garden Club donates two egg hunt on March 30 tickets for 32 garden tours Raffle ticket consecutive days in April. by Bill Powell children into age groups and Throughout the state, over 507 Events Director have different ‘hunt’ areas for deadline is green arrow signs will lead the Maritime Museum the different ages. Donation way for more than 25,000 visi- boxes for candy and money March 28 tors from all over the world. The 6th annual Holly Point are in place at the YMCA, Raffle tickets (prize value Easter Egg Hunt festivities and the EVB Bank branches The Garden Club of Virginia of over $300) for the event are will be held at the Deltaville in Deltaville, Hartfield and is celebrating the 80th Anni- available until March 28 for a Maritime Museum and Holly Urbanna,” continued Pater- versary of Historic Garden donation of $10 each, and can Point Nature Park on Saturday, son. Week in 2013. In honor of be found at Riverside Accents March 30, beginning at 1 p.m. “Many thanks to Carol this monumental milestone, & Gifts in Tappahannock, The horn to begin the hunt will Morrell and Doaty Knapp Kiwanis Students of the Month the local Garden Club of the Divin’ Off the Dock in West sound promptly at 2 p.m., so and members of Zoar Bap- Middle Peninsula is offering Point, River Birch in Locust please, get there early! Hay- tist Church for handling the Middlesex High School, in conjunction with Middlesex one winner of a drawing two Hill, and Cyndy’s Bynn in rides and all other attractions crafts. Egg-stuffers Lauren Kiwanis Youth Services leader Greg Chambers, proudly rec- free tickets to the 8-day/32- Urbanna. start at 1 p.m. Berry, Cathy Newcomb and ognizes the students pictured above as the Kiwanis Students tour extravaganza. The winner On Friday, April 26, from 10 “This will be a special Ann Padgett have been work- of the Month. They are, from left, Lilly Crown, Kiwanian and guest can attend as many a.m.-5 p.m., the Garden Club event this year as folks will ing hard stuffing eggs,” said Greg Chambers, Zinnie Reed and Gregory Robinson. The or as few of the tours as they of the Middle Peninsula will get a preseason preview of Paterson. “Anyone who would students were each nominated by several departments at choose, all featuring beautiful sponsor “A Countryside Tour the new event pavilions and like to help with stuffing and MHS to receive Student of the Month recognition. Along homes, unforgettable gardens, Through the Centuries” in the the changes to the park,” hiding the eggs please call with a certificate, each student was awarded a $50 gift card and stunning flower arrange- lower King and Queen County said egg hunt organizer and me at 776-0624, the more the to Walmart co-sponsored by EVB and C&F banks. “Please ments. area. Visit www.vagarden- volunteer Sharon Paterson. merrier. This is a wonderful help us congratulate these outstanding scholars and citi- “America’s Largest Open week.org or call 804-769-3808 “Steve Larson is bringing event for the kids. You can zens of MHS!” said MHS principal Jeannie Duke. House” owns a list of impres- or 804-317-8585 to purchase his little goats. We will also also call the museum office at sive numbers. Historic Garden tickets specifically to this tour. have the Wonder Horses for 776-7200.” Week dates to 1927 when a For more details on the April riding, Lolly the sheep for See next week’s Sentinel for kiwanis news flower show organized by the 26 King and Queen tour and petting, and the ever-popular more details and added attrac- Garden Club of Virginia raised other area garden tours, see the alpacas. Farmer Larry and tions. On March 11, we had an for normal, healthy growth of an impressive $7,000 to save “Windows on the Bay” special his trusty antique Ford 8n Deltaville Maritime Museum interesting program on the dual aquatic vegetation. The excess trees planted by Thomas Jef- section inside this issue of the tractor will be giving free and Holly Point Nature Park is benefits of reusing wastewater. nutrients stimulate abnormal ferson on the lawn at Monti- Southside Sentinel. hayrides around the park for a non-profit organization at It was noted that wastewater algae growth which, in turn, cello. Since the first statewide kids and families. He had full 287 Jackson Creek Road and effluent from modern sewage causes dead zones with high tour, over $17 million has been wagons for every ride last on Mill Creek. Turn right off treatment facilities is color- mortality of valuable species. contributed to benefiting the year. Everyone loved it! Route 33 across from the Shell less, clean and pure enough to The program was led by Peter restoration and preservation of CMVRS . . . “We will again divide the Station to get there. be perfectly suitable for reuse Mansfield, our elected rep- Virginia’s public gardens. (Continued from page A1) commercially. resentative on the Middlesex The Garden Club of Virginia If wastewater was used com- County Board of Supervi- operates as a non-profit organi- Rescue Squad Assistance Fund mercially, households that rely sors. He was born in Virginia zation made up of 47 member grant from the Virginia Office Public invited to birthday on wells would benefit from and educated at Virginia Tech. clubs with 3,400 volunteers. of Emergency Medical Ser- better quality domestic water. He was employed in Florida, This year 200 private homes vices. The rescue squad’s share party of former town resident The salt in our groundwater where he learned about poli- and gardens will be featured of the cost will be $22,000. is high and has been trending cies that encourage wastewater on 32 separate tours over 8 “We were fortunate to get the by Larry Chowning pher Robinson of Hewick, so upward for over 20 years. That reuse. For example, a county grant,” said Foster. her roots go deep! trend would reverse if commer- facility in Florida realizes $20 The CMVRS has paid staff Bristow’s Store in Urbanna is After the death of her par- cial consumers stopped using million per year income sell- Middlesex to answer calls every day from the oldest commercial business ents, Bettie Allen went to live fresh well water and reused ing the nutrient content of its 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Volunteers in Middlesex County. It was with various family members, wastewater. wastewater. answer calls the rest of the founded in 1876 by Robert S. and for the past 20 years she Everyone who harvests After he returned to Virginia, Tea Party to time. Volunteers are needed, Bristow Sr. His son, R.S. (Bob) has lived at the Shepherd’s valuable marine species from Mansfield was disappointed to and training as a driver or EMT Bristow Jr., ran the store until Home in Union Grove, Wis- local waters would benefit discover that our state code has meet tonight is provided to those who are 1987. It is still in operation consin. from reduced algae growth. old, counter-productive regula- interested in helping. today and owned by Richard She is a lifelong member of Several dozen facilities in tions negating cost-effective The Middlesex Tea Party The rescue squad bills insur- and Pat Marshall of Urbanna. Urbanna Baptist Church. Virginia discharge wastewa- reuse. He suggests it would be will hold its monthly (third ance companies for it services Bettie Allen Bristow is the Every year Bettie Allen has ter directly into tributaries smart to take pages from the Thursday) meeting this eve- to county residents and accepts daughter of Bob and Eliza- come to Urbanna in the spring of the Chesapeake Bay. The play books of states that have ning, Thursday, March 21, at whatever amount the insurance beth Bristow. She grew up in to see precious friends and combined total effluent carries had water management issues 7 p.m. in the public confer- company pays. Those who Urbanna and will be turning 70 favorite places. This year her soluble plant food equivalent for very long times. ence room at the Cooks Corner do not have insurance are not years old this year. Her family Claybrook cousins are inviting to about 90 million pounds Homer Hartung called atten- Office Complex, 2838 General charged. is planning “a community everyone to the birthday party per year of “Miracle-Gro” into tion to his website that advo- Puller Highway, east of Saluda. The CMVRS will soon hold birthday party” for her at the at the Woman’s Club on April the bay. That’s about 10 times cates reusing wastewater: www. The public is invited to attend. a fund drive. Donations can be Middlesex County Woman’s 27. “We’d like people to bring more than the bay should get sites.google.com/site/wqagva. For further information, call sent to the CMVRS at P.O. Box Club building on Saturday, their smiles, their memories 776-0833. 790, Urbanna, VA 23175. April 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 and their best wishes,” said p.m. cousin Laurelyn Claybrook. Bettie Allen lived in Urbanna For more information on the from her birth in 1943 until party, please email Claybrook Boaters’ Boutique Dobe Run both her parents died in 1988. at [email protected], or call Canine Boarding & Daycare She is a descendant of Christo- 301-622-0360. Comfy Clothes Rock! where the stay is great, because we don’t crate! Historical . . . (Continued from page A1) Grooming 3 Days A Week April 13 - Romp at the Rivah Sale! Wednesday, Friday & Saturday By Appointment Only Negroes” book dated 1827- great deal of help from the Vir- Hidden Inside Deltaville Yachting Center Ships’ Store 1860; Will Book 5 1827-1837, ginia State Library,” said Dun- Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 758-4360 office and the index to deeds starting levy. “We are very grateful for 18355 Gen. Puller Hwy. • Deltaville • 804-776-9898 Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 7 days a week in 1800. all the help they are giving us. Two other grants were used “We have outstanding to restore four documents— records, and my staff and I Will Book 1775-1798, Oyster are charged with preserving Plat Book 1894-1929, Orphans them,” she said. “These grants Account Book 1760-1819, and are enabling us to do things we Will Book 1675-1798. The would not be able to afford to POST ELECTION ESTATE PLANNING two grants for the refurbishing do otherwise.” of these books amounted to The clerk has just gotten word Are You Prepared For The Fiscal Cliff? $12,104. that Middlesex will receive Dunlevy said that Carl another grant from the Virginia M.C. Childs, director of Local State Library to be used to pre- Records Service of the Virginia serve the colorful survey plats State Library, has been working of “Klondike Willie” Stiff, the with the clerk’s office to iden- county surveyor from 1915 to JaMarchnuary 22,26, 2013 tify the books most in need of 1967 who died on the job at the being restored. “We’ve gotten a age of 93. 11:30am10 a.m. PleaseSpecialjoin us fora Invitation BeLancasternsi Restau Tavernrant FREE Estate Planning Seminar 51018373Ki Marylgore BallAvenue Road ToLancaster,wn Cent erVa. 2013 COMING ADVENTURES ✓ Learn how the new tax laws will affect your ability to preserve and transfer wealth Hampton, VA. MAY 7-10 CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH – MOTORCOACH TOUR ✓ Learn how to protect your family wealth from death taxes, debts, disability and divorce Tours of Historic Charleston & Savannah, lunch at Paula ✓ Deen’s Lady and Sons Restaurant. 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