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Horsing Around Page 52 WELCOME TO THE LAND OF PLEASANT LIFE…ALLOW ME TO ASSIST YOU IN FINDING YOUR “DREAM” PLACE..THEN YOU CAN ENJOY THIS LIFESTYLE YOURSELF!

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IRVINGTON WATERFRONT/CARTER’S COVE Th is charming cape is located in the town of Irvington on a cove of Carter’s Creek. Perfect getaway home or full time home. Drive by, it is on Chesapeake Drive between the Dandelion and the dentist offi ce, wind all the way back to the sign. Many updates, move in condition. Garage is “AS IS” however. $598,500 Setting the standard www.homepix.tv/D77/irvingtonwaterfront of excellence for fine CHESAPEAKE HARBOR HOUSE Charming 1 ½ story contemporary home building in the waterfront home on 2.63 acres close to the bay on Towles Creek. Recent renovations make this a move in Northern Neck and home. Community amenities, plus more! $449,900 Middle Peninsula www.homepix.tv/D85/chesapeakeharbor

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2߄ß2IVAH߄ß3EPTEMBERß e Rivah (‘riv-â), n. [der. river]: 1. the lands and waters of the 5QQ&6[^f Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula of Virginia, USA, A horse lover’s paradise particularly favored by urban When most people think of coming to the Rivah, they imag- dwellers for spring, summer and fall escapes. 2. a region in these ine boating, fi shing, or maybe even relaxing in an Adirondack peninsulas bound by the chair and reading a novel. But the Chesapeake Bay region also Chesapeake Bay and the Rappahannock, Potomac and has much to offer to equestrian fans. It’s not exactly Chin- York rivers, inclusive. coteague with its wild horses swimming across the channel or adj.– rivah: refl ecting an atti- tude indicative of the abundant- Lexington with its world class horse shows, but there’s a little ly pleasant lifestyle in this area. bit of both to be found here. Anyone interested in horse races can try their hand with a little off-track betting at the Riverboat on the Potomac in Colo- nial Beach. The building juts out over the Potomac River into Maryland territory where gambling is allowed. We sent our crew up there this month to experience fi rsthand what the Riverboat )NSIDEßTHEß3EPTEMBERßßISSUE has to offer, and they came home with stories of their escapades. Elsewhere in the region, horse lovers can take a ride and experience the sensation of swimming with horses. Our team BXeTaQ^Pc^]cWT@^c^\PR of horse lovers traveled from one end of the region to the other this month, compiling a must-have resource list for equestrians. Cross the state line & take a gamble ...... 20 Hold on tight,

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is published =PcWTfb=PaZTc4Phb 6The times a Rivahyear jointly byVisitor’s the Rappahannock Guide Record, P.O. Box 400, Kilmarnock, Va. 22482, (804) 435-1701, and the Southside Sentinel, P.O. Artists, food, a 5K run and fun ...... 103 Box 549, Urbanna, Va. 23175, (804) 758-2328.

News Tom Hardin and Robert Mason Jr., editors; Larry S. Chowning, Tour Virginia’s Bay Region! Here’s a guide to each of our counties Tom Chillemi, Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi, Reid Pierce-Armstrong, Alex Haseltine and Audrey Thomasson Essex ...... 76 Lancaster ...... 28 Middlesex ...... 48 Richmond ...... 60 Gloucester . . .66 Mathews . . . . 102 Northumberland . 80 Westmoreland . . . . . 94 Advertising Deborah Haynes and Sara Amiss, advertising manag- ers; K.C. Troise, Marilyn Bryant, Joanna Hatch, Maeghaen Goss and Wendy Payne eCampgrounds ...... 85 eKids ...... 89 Production Julie H. Burwood, art director; Wayne Smith, production eConcerts ...... 10 eLodging ...... 82 manager; Joseph Gaskins, Susan Faulkner, K.C. Troise, Sarah Bowis, eDining ...... 13 eMap ...... 41 and Joan Ramsay-Johnson eDiversions ...... 57 eMarinas ...... 39 Special Section Coordinators Reid Pierce-Armstrong and Susan Faulkner eEvents ...... 5 eMuseums & Historic Sites . . . . 68 Account Managers Geanie Longest and Kim Kent eFishing ...... 32 eRivah Fare ...... 16 General Managers Fred and Bettie Lee Gaskins eGolf ...... 64 eTide Chart ...... 33 eß3EPTEMBERß߄ß2IVAH߄ß3 ntique’n t the SpecialtyA Shops, Antiques & Treasures ivah R French Style & Plum Summer Vintage Charm Nice things for You and Your Home

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o avoid disappointment, with Vickie Shufer at Belle Isle kites. 438-5559. Tcall the numbers where indi- State Park. Free. 462-5030. cated to verify dates and times The annual Christmas Count- of events. Wilderness Survival Workshop down arts and crafts sale from 4 to 7 p.m. with Vickie will be held from 9 a.m. to Shufer at Belle Isle State Park. 3 p.m. August 30 at St. Ste- August $10 per person. Reservations phen’s Anglican Church in Friday, August 29 required. 462-5030. Heathsville. Th e Rappahannock Art Triple Treat at Belle Isle State A Fall Plant Sale will beheld at 9 League’s 47th Annual Park from 7 to 9 p.m. Canoe, a.m. at the St. Stephen’s Epis- Labor Day Art Show will be hay ride and campfi re stories. copal Church parish house at open to the public from 10 $10. Reservations required. 6538 Northumberland High- a.m. to 5 p.m. and continue 462-5030. way in Heathsville. through September 1 at Stock Car Racing Rappahannock Westminster- will be fea- Sunday, August 31 Canterbury near Irvington. tured at Virginia Motor Speed- way on Route 33, eight miles The Rappahannock Art “Mary Poppins” will be pre- north of Saluda in Middlesex League’s 47th Annual Labor sented by the Lancaster Play- County. 758-1867. Day Art Show will be open ers at The Playhouse in White to the public from 10 a.m. Stone. $10 adults, $5 children The Rappahannock Art to 3 p.m. at Rappahannock Doors open at 6 p.m. The play League’s 47th Annual Westminster-Canterbury near begins at 7 p.m. Reservations Labor Day Art Show will be Irvington. required. 435-3776. open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and continue The Northern Neck Cycling A Horseshoe Tournament will through September 1 at Organization and the Rich- be held by the Upper Lancaster Rappahannock Westminster- Wings & Wheels will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. mond Area Bicycle Club have Volunteer Fire Department at 7 Canterbury near Irvington. Saturday, September 27, at Hummel Field on Route 3 at organized a 37-mile ride start- p.m. at the pavilion behind the Topping in Middlesex County. There will be an antique ing at 10 a.m. from the Steam- new fi rehouse in Lively. The “Mary Poppins” will be pre- aircraft fly-in and classic car show. Over 200 autos and boat Era Museum in Irvington tournament is offered in con- sented by the Lancaster Play- nearly 100 airplanes are expected. Call 758-2753 or visit to Windmill Point, stopping for junction with the annual fi re- ers at The Playhouse in White www.wingsandwheels.us for more information. lunch in Kilmarnock, continuing men’s festival. The entry fee is Stone. $10 adults, $5 children to Weems and Christ Church $25 per two-person team. First Doors open at 1 p.m. The play and returning to Irvington. All prize is $250. There will be a begins at 2 p.m. Reservations Mathews. Call 725-9893 for “On The Lawn,” a Labor Day level of riders welcome. Bring minimum of 10 teams. For an required. 435-3776. tickets. Bazaar at Calico Jack’s in a helmet, drinks and snacks. application, call 436-4040. Lively, will be held from 8 Urbanna Family Fun Day The Court Green Farmers’ a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 20 A Welcome Campfi re from 8 to featuring children’s games, Market will be from 9 a.m. vendors will participate. September 9 p.m. at Belle Isle State Park music, dunking booth, food to 1 p.m. at the historic court A Benefi t Breakfast amphitheater. 462-5030 and more will be on the square in Mathews and will will be Tuesday, Sept. 2 grounds of the Urbanna continue each Saturday held from 8 to 11 a.m. by the Square Dance Classes Saturday, August 30 fi rehouse from 3 to 7 p.m. through the fall. 725-7755. Colonial Beach Rescue Squad will be “Sweet Justice” will perform Ladies Auxiliary. 224-7750. offered by the Stepping Stones An Artist’s Reception honoring from 4 to 7 p.m. 758-4717. The 31st Annual Upper Square Dance Club from 7:30 Art Miller will be from 2 to 4 Lancaster Volunteer Fire- Adopt A Dog Day on Town Hill to 9 p.m. at Freeshade Com- p.m. at the Mathews Visitors A Community Yard Sale is men’s Festival, including fi re in Colonial Beach. 11 a.m. to 4 munity Center in Syringa. The Center. Miller has donated held the last Saturday of each trucks, food, arts, crafts, chil- p.m. Rescue groups will set up fi rst three classes are free. 804- a full-length stained glass month through September dren’s games, go-kart races, for adoptions. 910-340-3206. 824-1005. window titled “The Pound from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Main baby contest, idol contest, Netters” to the center. Street in Mathews. 725-4229. end-of-summer dance, parade The Irvington Stomp will be Bonnie Scimone will lead a Refreshments will be served. (1 p.m.) and tours of the new held at White Fences Vine- public forum on SeniorNavi- A Lobster Dinner will be held fi rehouse. Activities will be yard in Irvington to celebrate gator.org. at 2 p.m. at the Wilderness Survival Adven- from 5 to 7 p.m. by Kings- held from 8 a.m. to midnight the harvest. Grape stomping Lancaster Community Library tures from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ton Parish on Main Street in at the pavilion grounds. contests, music, hayrides, in Kilmarnock. >> 6 eß3EPTEMBERß߄ß2IVAH߄ß5 =^aTBXePW5eT]cb

5 >> The forum is spon- Sunday, Sept. 7 from 8 to 10 p.m. at Belle sored by the Northern Neck Isle State Park amphitheater. Chapter of the National Grandparents Day will be 462-5030. Association of Active and observed at Stratford Hall Retired Federal Employees. in Westmoreland County. The Second Friday Art Walk Activities will begin at 10 will be held in Colonial Beach. Friday, Sept. 5 a.m. and include fi shing in 224-8411. the Mill Pond, induction in First Friday Walkabout in Kil- the Virginia Militia, school Saturday, Sept. 13 marnock’s Steptoe’s District. and maritime activities. After hours shopping, art, The 6th annual Monte Carlo at the Rivah entertainment, sponsored Monday, Sept. 8 sponsored by the by the Rappahannock Art Middlesex Rotary Club will League. 5 p.m. The Fall Book Group series be from 7 to 11 p.m. at his- sponsored by the Friends of toric Rosegill Plantation near An Opening Reception will the Library at Rappahannock Urbanna. It will be a night of be held from 5 to 7 p.m. for Community College in Warsaw casino-style games, horse “One Fish, Two Fish” at Amos will meet at the Chinn House at racing, prizes, silent auction & Randolph, 14 North Main 11 a.m. The group will discuss items and fi ne food. Tickets Street, Kilmarnock. “See You in a Hundred Years: are $50. Call 776-8774 for Kilmarnock Snapshots: From left, Kilmarnock Museum Four Seasons in Forgotten ticket information. Moonlight Fishing at Beaver- president Carroll Lee Ashburn and Kilmarnock Mayor America,” by Logan Ward. dam Park at 8687 Roaring Curtis Smith examine historic photographs of the town. A One-Day YMCA Adult Sail- Springs Road in Gloucester will The photos will be featured in the Steptoe’s First Friday’s The Northern Neck Family ing Class will held at Wil- be from 6 p.m. to midnight. Walkabout September 5. The theme is “Kilmarnock Then YMCA is offering a six-week liams Wharf in Mathews and The public is invited to fi sh at and Now.” Activities will include entertainment, retail photography course Mon- is open to ages 18 and up. night from the pier, the bank sales, art and food. days and Wednesdays from Class is from 8:30 a.m. to 2 or from a boat (rent or bring 6:30 to 8 p.m. through Octo- p.m. The participation fee is your own). The fee varies from ber 15. The instructor will be $55. Register by September $5 to $25. 693-2107. 482 Main Street in Mathews vations, call 462-7711. William Reckert. The fee is 5 by calling 725-1488. Court House. $180 for members and $210 Bay Seafood Festival at Belle Irvington Farmer’s Market. for others. Isle State Park, sponsored Saturday, Sept. 6 Crafts, food, vendors. 9 a.m. by the Kilmarnock-Irvington- to 1 p.m. 438-9088. Tuesday, Sept. 9 White Stone Rotary. Variety An Artist’s Reception will be of seafood and entertain- held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the An Opening Reception will be Boat Talk, an exchange of ment from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Middlesex Art Guild Gallery held from 5 to 7 p.m. for “One ideas on classic and wooden $50 per person. Sold out. in Urbanna for exhibiting artist Fish, Two Fish” at Amos & Ran- boats, will be held at 2 p.m. Jacquie Colligan of Remlik. dolph, 14 North Main Street, at the Reedville Fishermen’s September 5–6 This event is free and open to Kilmarnock. Museum. 462-9829. the public. 758-9080. Material Girl The 34th Annual Mathews The Court Green Farmers’ Friday, Sept. 12 Quilt Shop Market Days festival will fea- The Gloucester Farmers’ Market will be from 9 a.m. ture numerous local artists, Market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the historic court The Richmond County Muse- Supplies for Quilting an antique car show, food, to 1 p.m. at Susanna Wesley square in Mathews and will um’s Annual Rappahannock Punch Needle & Rug Hooking 5K Junior Mile, Food Festi- United Methodist Church at continue each Saturday River Cruise aboard the Classes val, Youth Corner, and music 3900 George Washington through the fall. 725-7755. Capt. Thomas will depart by the “Close Call Band” Sat- Memorial Highway, Ordi- from the dock at Hoskins Karen Dost urday night. 725-7196. nary. There will be bluegrass September 6–7 Creek in Tappahannock at music. 693-9534. 6 p.m. The two-hour cruise (804) 453-6003 The 2008 Laser Masters September 5–7 will include a buffet supper, A Forum On Climate And Sea Atlantic Coast Champion- beverages and door prizes 16658 Northumberland Hwy The Mathews Maritime Level Change will be held from ship will be held Fishing Bay from the museum shop. For Reedville, VA 22539 Museum invites the public 1 to 3 p.m. at NetCruisers Cafe Yacht Club in Deltaville. The tickets, call 333-3607. Tues. - Sat. 10-5 to observe “Family Boat in Lancaster. Norm Mosher will event website is www.laserd- www.materialgirlnn.com Building” at the museum at lead the discussion. For reser- istrict11.org/cblmc. Community Campfi re Pickin’

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State Park. $6 Reservations required. 462-5030.

The 42nd Annual Boardwalk Arts and Crafts Festival opens in Colonial Beach. 224-3500. Visiting overnight in Deltaville? The Court Green Farmers’ We welcome you to stay with us. Market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the historic court To make reservations, call 804.776.9225 deltavilledocksideinn.com square in Mathews and will continue each Saturday through the fall. 725-7755.

Sunday, Sept. 14 The 42nd Annual Boardwalk Arts and Crafts Festival The 6th Annual Monte Carlo at the Rivah sponsored by continues in Colonial Beach. the Middlesex Rotary Club will be September 13 from 7 224-3500. to 11 p.m. at historic Rosegill Plantation near Urbanna. It will be a night of casino-style games, horse racing, prizes, silent auction items and fine food. Tickets are Monday, Sept. 15 $50. Call 776-8774 for ticket information. W ater Safety Instructor Classes will be held by The River Counties Chapter of the An Oyster Float Building Stock Car Racing will be fea- American Red Cross. These Workshop sponsored by the tured at Virginia Motor Speed- classes are limited and require Tidewater Oyster Gardeners way on Route 33, eight miles advance booking. Call the Association (TOGA) will be north of Saluda in Middlesex chapter at 435-7669 to regis- held at the Small Boat Basin at County. 758-1867. ter or for more information. VIMS at Gloucester Point from The Northern Neck Chapter 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Both the Tuesday, Sept. 16 registration and order forms of the Virginia Native Plant may be downloaded from Society will hold a plant sale Heavenly Hands, an annual  
    www.oystergardener.org. 757- from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Women of Grace bridge and 229-7754. on the Thrift Shop lawn at mahjong luncheon, will start 
 
  Wicomico Parish Church in at 11:30 a.m. at Grace House 
  The Gloucester History Trail Wicomico Church. at 303 South Main Street in will be open to historic sites Kilmarnock. Table reserva-
                          ! " that are not usually open An Ol’ Time Carolina Pig tions accepted. Send checks # $%"                 to the public on a regular Pickin’ and Dance will be for $20 per person payable                    basis. The following sites will held at the Reedville Fisher- to WOG to Billie Barnes, 11          & be open from 1 to 4 p.m.: men’s Museum in Reedville at British Landing Drive, White Abingdon Episcopal Church, 5 p.m. to benefi t the restora- Stone, VA 22578; or call Holly Knoll, Walter Reed tion of the bay workboat, the Barnes at 435-0435.
  Birthplace and Mobjack Bay Foggy River. Tickets are $25 Coffee, and the archaeology and include dinner, desert A Community Hero Dinner will Northern Neck lab at Rosewell. 693-0014. and dancing. Beer and wine be held by The River Counties 
 
Building Supply, Inc. will be available for purchase. Chapter of the American Red BUILDING MATERIALS, PAINT & HARDWARE Urbanna’s Downtown Market Visit the museum to pick up Cross at 6:30 p.m. at Indian  
 17144 Kings Hwy L Montross, Virginia 22520 L (804) 493-9588 will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tickets, or call 453-6529. Creek Yacht and Country Club. in the parking lot of the $91, business attire is appropri-  

  

   



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Wednesday, Sept. 17 The Boys And Girls Club of the Northern Neck will hold an open house at its new location on North Main Street in Kilmarnock at 6:30 p.m. RSVP 462-3440.

A Fashion Show Luncheon, sponsored by The Women of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club near Kilmarnock. $25. Call 580-4476.

Owl Prowl at Belle Isle State Park from 7 to 9 p.m. $3 per person or $8 per family. 462-5030.

The Rev. Dr. John Turner will present a lecture on “Tra- ditional Scottish Music in Visitors to the Steamboat Era Museum in Irvington peer through the windows of a re-created country store. The the 18th and 19th centuries museum is showcasing entirely new exhibits focusing on the 1870 to 1925 period when prosperity returned to the in Virginia” at 7 p.m. at the Northern Neck by steamboat after the Civil War. The museum is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. Lancaster Community Library. to 4 p.m., Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. and by appointment. Donations accepted.

Saturday, Sept. 20 nary. There will be bluegrass and younger. For applications, Church Street in Kilmarnock. Sunday, Sept. 21 music. 693-9534. call 580-3377 or 580-3636. Sponsored by St. Frances The 39th Annual Fall Classic of de Sales Church, its Knights The 2nd Annual Wharf to stock car racing will be fea- Heathsville Farmers’ Market Stewardship Virginia Clean- of Columbus Council and Wharf Swim sponsored by tured at Virginia Motor Speed- sponsored by Rice’s Hotel/ up Day from 9 a.m. to noon Ladies Auxiliary, the festival the Mathews County Land way on Route 33, eight miles Hughlett’s Tavern. Vendors, at Belle Isle State Park. Help will feature crafters, a farm- Conservancy will be held at north of Saluda in Middlesex food, crafts, games. 9 a.m. to clean the shoreline as part ers’ market, a food stand and Williams Wharf in Mathews. County. 758-1867. 4 p.m. at the Tavern Complex of statewide event. Refresh- bake sale. Call 725-9685 for details. in Heathsville. 580-3377. ments, gloves and trash bags A Bass Fishing Tournament Dance Extravaganza XI are provided. Participants will Monday, Sept. 22 will be held from 5 a.m. to 3 The Court Green Farmers’ receive certifi cates signed by be held at 7:30 p.m. at the p.m. at Beaverdam Park on Market will be from 9 a.m. Gov. Tim Kaine. Stay on shore Lancaster Middle School Main Street Dinner and a Movie 8687 Roaring Springs Road to 1 p.m. at the historic court or venture into marshes by Theater in Kilmarnock. $10 in will be held at Gloucester in Gloucester. The fee is $30 square in Mathews and will canoe or kayak. 462-5030. advance and $15 at the door. Court House. Participants will per boat with annual pass or continue each Saturday dine at a restaurant and then $35 per boat without pass. through the fall. 725-7755. A Roast Beef Dinner will be Kinsale Day will begin at 11 watch an outdoor movie on 693-2107. sponsored by the Colonial a.m. beside the gazebo. a 21-foot infl atable screen. A Chili Contest will be held at Beach Rescue Squad Ladies Henry Lane Hull will appraise The movie will be “Runaway The Gloucester Farmers’ Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern Auxiliary from 4:30 to 6:30 antiques. Other activities will Bride.” Bring lawn chairs. The Market will be from 9 a.m. in Heathsville during the Sep- p.m. 224-7750. include a “Rubber Duckie movie begins at 8 p.m. Tickets to 1 p.m. at Susanna Wesley tember Farmers’ Market. The Race,” arts, crafts, vintage are $30 each. 695-0700. United Methodist Church at application fee is $25 for each The 13th Annual Fall Festival cars and tractors, music by 3900 George Washington entry. Admission is $10 for will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 Whitney Moss and a display Historian John Fea will present Memorial Highway, Ordi- adults, and free for ages 12 p.m. at DeSales Hall at 151 of antique toys. a lecture on the Revolution-

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o avoid disappointment, call Bassist Jimmy Masters and Tthe numbers indicated to guitarist Trey Pollard will be verify dates and times of events. featured in a Farmhouse Concert at the home of Mary Ongoing Beane in Miskimon. Depend- ing upon interest, shows will Every Wednesday is acoustic be at 4 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. A night at Damon & Company in donation of $15 is payable at Gloucester. 693-7218. the door. Dessert and coffee, Every Thursday is acoustic tea or water included. Reser- night at Cruisers Sports Bar in vations required, farmhouse_ Gloucester. 693-6246. [email protected]. Mr. Entertainment-Glen Abbott The Close Call Band will play at 8 is featured every Sunday from p.m. in downtown Mathews as 5 to 8 p.m. at Kentucky Fried part of Mathews Market Days. Chicken in Kilmarnock. Every Sunday there is musical Sunday, Sept. 7 entertainment at Savannah Joe’s in Kilmarnock from 1 to Zack Goebbel will play at 7 4 p.m. No cover. Arts Alive will begin its fifth concert series at the Robinson/Olsson Civic Auditorium and p.m. at Damon & Company Fine Arts Center in West Point on September 19 at 7 p.m. with “American Jukebox,” a in Gloucester. 693-7218. August colorful high-energy spectacular celebrating the very best of America’s top pop music. Ruthie and the Wranglers will A live six-piece band (above) rocks the house in 50s, Motown, disco, country and blues be featured at The Dockside styles as a cast of six singer/dancers make the enormous center-stage jukebox come Friday, August 29 Bar and Restaurant in Colo- alive with lights and sounds. Tickets for individual performances are $23 for adults, $18 nial Beach. Ron Moody & The Centaurs for seniors, and $10 for students. Call 843-3475 for more information. The Phun Doctors will per- will be featured at Savannah form from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Joe’s in Kilmarnock from 6:30 Yates House Community Arts to 10:30 p.m. $5. 435-6000. Fun Day from 3 to 7 p.m. at White Fences Vineyard in Kilmarnock-Irvington-White Center in Deltaville as part of Close Call will play at 9 p.m. Jumbo Lump Daddy and the Irvington. Festivities begin at Stone Rotary. Food service the Groovin’ on the Green at Damon & Company in Backfi n Boys will perform 3 p.m. $10 adults, $5 for kids begins at 5 p.m. Casper fol- summer concert series. $5. Gloucester. 693-7218. from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Yates ages 6 to 16, and free for lows. $50. 776-8505. Faron Hamblin is featured at 7 House Community Arts those younger than 6. The Little Big Band, Prentice p.m. at Coles Point Tavern in Center in Deltaville as part Creek Partners and Robert Friday, Sept. 12 Coles Point. of the Groovin’ on the Green Sunday, August 31 Keyes highlight the Steptoe’s summer concert series. $5. First Friday Walkabout in Jimmy Thackery will be fea- Zack Goebbel Saturday, August 30 776-8505. will play at 6 downtown Kilmarnock. Side- tured at Savannah Joe’s in Yoko Says No will play at 3 p.m. at Damon & Company walk entertainment from 5 to Kilmarnock from 6:30 to 10:30 Tracy Hill will be featured in p.m. at Coles Point Tavern in in Gloucester. 693-7218. 7:30 p.m. p.m. $5. 435-6000. a tribute to Patsy Cline at Coles Point. Lenny from Lenny’s Juke Joint Bad Ace will play at 9:30 p.m. Brothers From the Same Donk’s Theater on Route 198 will play at 4:30 p.m. Dock- Saturday, Sept. 6 at Damon & Company in in Mathews at 8 p.m. $12 Mother will play at Cafe Mojo side at the Blue Heron Pub in Gloucester. 693-7218. adults, $2 for children. 725- in Urbanna at 9:30 p.m. Colonial Beach. The Roots Music Festival at Guitarist Doyle Dykes will per- 7760. Wild Country will be featured Christ Church near Irvington, form for the Rappahannock Runaway String Band will play from 8 p.m. to midnight at sponsored by the Foundation Concert Association at 7:30 swing, old time and blue- an end-of-summer dance September for Historic Christ Church, will p.m. at the Richmond County grass music at 8 p.m. at the at the Lively Pavilion, spon- feature Dennis Zotigh at 11 Elementary School in Warsaw. Southwind Cafe in Mathews. sored by the Upper Lancaster Friday, Sept. 5 a.m., Church of Deliverence for tickets, call 493-9522. Free. Families welcome. 725- Volunteer Fire Department. at 11:15 a.m. The North- Sweet Justice 2766. $10 per person. Bring a lawn will be fea- ern Neck Chantey Singers Saturday, Sept. 13 Second Helping will play at 9 chair. No glass bottles. Food, tured at Savannah Joe’s in at noon, Todd Crowley at 1 p.m. at Damon & Company soft drinks and beer will be Kilmarnock from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., Twistin’ Hay at 2 p.m., Bill & Macon Gurley will pres- in Gloucester. 693-7218. available. p.m. $5. 435-6000. Steve Keith at 3 p.m., Bill & ent a Music By The River con- Sweet Justice will play for the Robbin Thompson will be Casper will play for the Bay Macon Gurley at 4 p.m. and cert at Belle Isle State Park in Urbanna Volunteer Fire Depart- featured at the Irvington Seafood Festival at Belle Isle Stephen Bennett at 5 p.m. Lancaster County from 5 to 7 ment Auxiliary’s Urbanna Family Stomp, a harvest celebration State Park, sponsored by the Donations accepted. p.m. $3 parking fee. 462-5030.

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Dine in or take out. Beer, wine, Essex Square Shopping Center. cocktails. L/D/$$. Main St. 1619 Tappahannock Blvd. Center. 694-0111. Tappahannock. Open 7 days. Debbie’s Family Restaurant opened this year on Route 33 at Locust Hill in Middlesex Great Wall Hunan and Szechwan L/D/$. 445-9991. County. It is open Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Thursday Chinese cuisine. Family meal Bella’s Italian Restaurant & Piz- through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Debbie’s also offers platter trays and catering specials. Lunch specials. Take zeria Pizza, Subs, Spaghetti, & services. out or eat in. Open 7 days. Wraps. Daily Lunch Specials. L $ Smoke-free L/D/$. The Shops D $$. 1673 Tappahannock Blvd. L/D/$-$$ 1425 Tappahannock lunch Tues. - Sat., dinner Wed. Sun. 6724 Main St., Gloucester. at Gloucester. 695-0500. 804-443-4912. Blvd., Tappahannock 804-443- – Sat., Sun. Brunch. Tues. 11-5, 695-1177. Hana Sushi - Sushi bar and Japa- China King Buffet Chinese 0132. Wed. - Sat. 11-11, Sun. 11-5. Carolina BBQ House Barbecued nese Hibachi cooking. Watch Szechwan, Cantonese and Lowery’s Seafood Family dining, 443-4451. chicken, ribs, Carolina barbe- the chefs perform startling tricks Peking cuisines plus American specializing in crab cakes, oys- TNL Restaurant Featuring our cue, hush puppies. Homestyle with knives as they cook to order! foods. Lunch specials, family ters, shrimp, fi sh, beef and all- special BBQ ribs, chicken, cater- buffet. Smoke-free L/D/$. Rt. 17 Smoke-free. D/$$ York River dinners, carryout service. American chicken. House salad ing. Dine in or carry out. L/D/$$. at Gloucester Point. 684-2450. Crossing, Gloucester Point. 642- L/D/$$. 1392 Tappahannock dressings. Banquet and meet- Tappahannock. 443-5959. Cruiser’s Sports Bar and Grill 3055 Blvd., Tappahannock. 443- ing facilities. Smoke-free. Open Daily homemade lunch spe- Hong Kong Chinese takeout. 2099. 7 days. L/D/$$$. Rt.s 17/360. . Gloucester cials. Charbroiled steaks, deli Small eat-in area. Smoke- Ferebee’s Food and Spirits All Tappahannock, 443-4314. Anna’s Pizza Pizza, subs, salads, sandwiches. $$. White Marsh free. $$. York River Crossing, new menu and decor with many Pizza Hut Rt.s 17 and 360 in Italian dinners. $$. Main St. Shopping Center, Gloucester. Gloucester. 642-5555. daily specials. Handcut steaks, Tappahannock. $$. 443-2915. Center. 693-4171. 693-6246. Jessica’s Sweet Shop and fresh local seafood, salads, sand- Rivahside Cafe In historic Anna’s Pizza Pasta dishes, subs, Crystal’s Cafe Home cooking, Bakery Fresh roasted coffee. wiches, desserts. Live entertain- downtown Tappahannock. pizza. Take out only. $ Rt. 17 at country fried steak, pork chops, Salads, soups, sandwiches. Fresh ment and karaoke. L/D/$$. Homemade soups, salads and Glenns beside Friday’s Marine. seafood, breakfast platters, baked cinnamon rolls, scones, Queen St., Tappahannock. 443- sandwiches. Daily lunch spe- 758-1112. sandwiches. B/L/D/$. Main St., yeast breads. Bakery goods to 5715. cials. B/L/$. 443-2333. Ann’s Family Dining Traditional Gloucester Court House. 693- go. Smoke-free. B/L/$. Morgan Java Jack’s Coffee House Open Roma’s Italian Restaurant American menu served in the 2666. Building, Main St. Gloucester Daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Serving Complete Italian menu. Lunch country style. B/L/D/$. Rt. 17, Damon’s Seafood, prime rib, Court House. 693-5235. Breakfast & Lunch. Sunday 9 and dinner specials. L/D/$. Glenns. 758-3031. sandwiches, subs. Breakfast Juan’s Mexican Cafe and Can- a.m. to 2 p.m. (Breakfast Only) Tappahannock. 443-5240. Applebee’s American cuisine, Sun. L/D/$$. Beside Fary Ford tina - Mexican menu, Live music Closed Tues. Smoke-free. B/L/$ Shoney’s Wide menu selection. steaks, ribs, stir-fried special- on Rt. 17, Gloucester. 693- and Karaoke. L,D $$. Rt. 17, 504 Church Ln. 804-443-jack or Breakfast buffet. B/L/D/$. Hwy. ties and more. Take out, too. 7218. across from York River Cross- 804-443-0225. 17, Tappahannock, 443-5306. L/D/$$. Wal-Mart Shopping Domino’s Pizza Home delivery ing 642-5401. Los Portales Mexican-authen- The Sycamore at Hobbs Hole Center, Gloucester. 694-3160. in Courthouse area. $$. George Keepers Hot grille. B/L/carry- tic cuisine. Eat in or take out. Classic American cuisine, Bangkok Noi Thai Cuisine Washington Hwy. 693-6800. out/$. Rt. 17 three miles south Featuring quesadilla’s, fajitas, uniquely prepared. Dinner Authentic Thai cuisine. Smoke El Ranchito Mexican menu with of Saluda. 758-5720. burritos, enchiladas and more. menu changes weekly. Serving free. L/D $-$$ Mon.-Sat. Closed burritos, taco salad, tamales, Kelsick Gardens >> 14 eß3EPTEMBERß߄ß2IVAH߄ß13 More Rivah Dining

13 >> Gourmet shop. L/D/$$$. Next to York River menu featuring soup, salads, deli items. Gourmet foods Hunan, also Cantonese. Open Fresh baked breads and pas- Yacht Haven, Gloucester Point. hot dogs, BBQ, pizza, sand- and gifts. Tues - Fri 10-5:30. 7 days, limited seating. L/D/$. tries. Salads, soups. Take-out 642-9942. wiches. B/L/D/$. Rt. 17, Sat. 10-4. In the Chesapeake Lancaster Square Shopping dinners and freezer selections. R uby Tuesday’s Famous burgers, Gloucester. 694-0110. Commons Shopping Center in Center, Kilmarnock. 435-7979. Wine tastings some Sat. Well- extensive salad bar. American W ild Rabbit Cafe Coffee Kilmarnock. 435-3530. Hope and Glory Inn Dinners stocked wine racks. Smoke- style cooking in comfortable bar with latte, cappuccino, B uenos Nachos Mexican Grill at our Chef’s Table: $65 per free. L/$. Main St., Gloucester. surroundings. L/D/$$. 6749 Fox expresso, brewed coffees, iced Authentic Mexican cuisine person. Four courses. Wine 693-6500. Center Parkway, Gloucester, or hot, and smoothies. Exten- with a local fl air. Featuring the paired, one table limited to 18, King China Buffet Four huge near Wal-Mart. Take out too. sive lunch and dinner menu of Kilmarnock Quesadilla and prix fi xe, 7 p.m. 65 Tavern Road steam tables featuring Hunan, 694-4955. soups, salads, deli sandwiches, Chesapeake Burrito. Smoke- and King Carter Dr., Irvington. Cantonese, Szechwan cuisine S al’s Pizza Subs, Pizza, pastas. paninis. Closed Sun. Smoke- free. Outdoor dining avail- Reservations required. 438- plus sushi counter and Ameri- L/D/$$. New location, 2520 free. B/L/D/$. 6655 Main St., able. L/D/$$ 45 S. Main St., 6053 and 800-497-8228. can. Table service section next George Washington Highway, Gloucester. 694-5100. Kilmarnock. 435-6262. La Brasserie Americaine Con- door. Lunch and dinner spe- across from First Union Bank. C arwash Cafe and Catering temporary French American King & Queen cials. Eat in or take out. L/D/$. 642-6470. Breakfast and lunch with take- Dock & Dine Hayes Shopping Center. 684- S alsa’s Mexican Grill Large N ick’s Spaghetti and Steak out available. Located on North 0909. restaurant with Mexican atmo- House Specializing in Italian Main St. Yes, we’re the place ooking for a place where Little Caesar’s Pizza Wide sphere. Fajitas, tacos, chi- food and steaks. L/D/$$. Rt. located inside Susan’s Shell Sta- Lyou can pull up in your selection of pizzas to take out. michangas, enchiladas and 33, Shacklefords. 785-6300. tion beside the car wash! Free boat and enjoy a meal by the York River Crossing $$ 642- vegetarian entrees. Happy hour King William Wi-Fi available. Smoke-free. water? The following restau- 5823. and karaoke. Open 6 days. Tues. - Sun. 7 - 3 B/L /$ 804-435- rants offer moorings for cus- Madison’s Place Homestyle L/D/$ 4329 Geo. Wash. Mem A &H Country Kitchen Home- 0405. tomers. See full restaurant cooking served from a buffet. Hwy. 684-5545. cooked breakfast and lunch. C arried Away Cuisine Gourmet listings for more information. Soup/salad bar; desserts; surf S hort Lane Ice Cream Company Rt. 30 near King William Court- entrees to go. Fresh prepared and turf on weekends. L/D $. Over 20 fl avors of homemade house. 769-8119. salads, homemade soups, fresh Potomac River area Hayes Shopping Center. 642- ice cream. Banana splits, fancy A nna’s Pizza Pizza, subs, salads, baked breads, cakes, scones, The Mooring Restaurant - 0707. sundaes, cones and dishes. Italian dinners. $$. King William muffi ns and cookies. Closed Yeocomico River Nick’s Spaghetti and Steak Corner of Short Ln. and Rt. 17, Ave., West Point. 843-4035. Sun. and Mon. B/L/D/$. 10 N. Mt. Holly Steamboat Inn - House Traditional Greek cui- across from Lowe’s. $. Closed H ong Kong Central Crossing Main St., downtown Kilmarnock. Nomini Creek sine, Steaks and Seafood. Mon. 695-2999. Shopping Center, corner Rt. 435-9191. Dockside Restaurant and The George Washington Hwy., S tarbuck’s Handcrafted espresso 360 and 30. 769-8832. D ixie Deli Soups, hot and cold Blue Heron Pub - Monroe Gloucester Point. L/D/$$ 642- beverages, pastries, chilled P izza Hut West Point Shopping sandwiches and salads. L/$. Creek 2330. meals. Open 7 days. Fox Mill Center in West Point. Smoke- Irvington Rd., Kilmarnock. 435- AC’s Cafe & Sports Grill - Number One Chinese cuisine, Shopping Center near Wal- free. $. 843-3444. 6745. Lower Machodoc Creek eat in or takeout. Smoke-free. Mart. 694-3146. T ony and George’s Seafood F aded Glory Cruises ”Faded Great Wicomico River area $$. Walter Reed Plaza. 693- S tillwaters on Main Chef owned and Italian dishes. Smoke -free. Glory” the Hope and Glory Inn’s The Crazy Crab - Cockrell’s 3851 or 694-5850. and operated, casual lunches, L/D/$$. King William St., West classic 1952 Chesapeake Bay Creek Ocean Buffet Oriental and sea- gourmet dinner menu. Open Point. 843-4448. deadrise. Friday Night Crab Deli at Cockrell’s Creek Sea- food buffet style. All you can Tues.–Sat. L/D/$$$. Main St., T ops China Take out or eat in. Cruises: $65 per person/wine and food - Cockrell’s Creek eat. Smoke free. L/D $ 6693 Gloucester. 694-5618. Smoke-free. L/D/$. West Point beer inclusive. Departure 6:30 Fairport Marina - Cockrell’s Fox Center Pkwy. 693-5559. S utton’s Breakfast, lunch and Shopping Center. 843-2211. pm-90 minutes. Saturday Cock- Creek Olivia’s at the Point Fresh sea- dinner specials. Mrs. Sutton’s Vinny’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria tail Cruises: $30 per person/ Horn Harbor House Restau- food, steaks, Italian dishes famous crab cakes. Prime rib Rt. 360, Central Crossing Shop- Libations a la carte. Departure: rant- Great Wicomico River and pasta. L/D/$$.Gloucester Sat. nights, barbecued pork ping Center. 769-8822. 4:30 p.m. 90 minutes. Irvington. Rappahannock River area Point Shopping Center. 684- ribs Fri. nights. Smoke-free. Reservations required. 438- CoCoMo’s - Broad Creek 2234. B/L/D/$. Mary Sutton Rd. off Lancaster 6053 and 800-497-8228. The Tides Inn - Carter’s Olivia’s in the Village Same Business Rt. 17, Gloucester. A lley Cafe In the heart of Great Fortune Chinese Restau- Creek menu as Olivia’s at the Point. 693-9565. Kilmarnock. Daily specials. 53 rant Specializing in authentic Conrad’s Upper Deck - Green- L/D $$ 6597 Main Street, S weet Madeline’s Homemade Cralle St., Kilmarnock. Open Mandarin, Szechwan, Hunan, vale Creek Gloucester. 694-0057. soups, salads, desserts. Café, Mon.–Sat. B/L/D/$. 436-1100. Peking and Cantonese cui- Port Urbanna Waterside Grill Pizza Hut Rt. 17 in Gloucester delicatessen, catering, corpo- B ar Point Seafood featuring sine. Enjoy delicious Chinese Piankatank River area Point. Smoke-free. $$. 642- rate functions, box lunches. fresh local seafood. 8657 Mary selections in a comfortable Seabreeze Restaurant - Mil- 4620. Open Mon.–Sat. Smoke-free. Ball Road, Lancaster. 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cuisine. Featuring fresh sea- the White Stone Bridge. Tues. - Lancaster down the street from Rose’s Crab House and Raw and inviting atmosphere. Full food & French delicacies. Mon. Thurs. 4 -12., Fri. - Sat. 4 - 1:30, the courthouse and across the Bar Relax and savor delicious bar and an extensive wine list. through Sat. Lunch 11:30 - 2, Sun. 11 - 7. Prime Rib and Sea- street from the Mary Ball Wash- food inside or on the deck Open for lunch every day and Dinner 5:30 - closing. 238 N. food Buffet, Sat. 5 - 8. L/D/$$ ington Museum. Open 7 days outside. Enjoy live entertain- brunch Sun. 11-2 p.m. Dinner Main St., Kilmarnock. L/D/$$$ 804-436-9060. a week. Smoke-free. Serving ment. L/D/$$$. Open daily, Mon.-Sat. 5p.m.-closing. 435-8760. Lancaster Tavern An historic Breakfast Mon. - Fri. 6:30 - 10, Sun. Brunch 11-3. (888) 323- Smoke-free. Outside seating Lancaster Landing American Northern Neck tradition of Sat. 7:30 - 11, Sun. 7:30 - 1. CRAB (2722) or 436-8439. weather permitting. L/D/$$ dining with sunset and river delicious meals at an afford- Lunch daily 10:30 - 3. 8373 Rose’s Steak House Featur- 436.1010. views! Located at the foot of able price. Located in historic Mary Ball Rd., Lancaster. B/L/$ ing delicious bison and angus Talk of the Town Coffee House 804-462-0080. burgers as well as the best Featuring a wide selection Lee’s Hometown cooking and steaks in town. 37 N. Main of gourmet coffees. Freshly )PNF
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L/D/$$ 453-4990. and seafood available. Exten- Shopping Center, Warsaw. M arshall’s Drug Store One of S teamboat Restaurant At D eli at Cockrells Creek Sea- sive selection of gourmet burg- 333-9989. the few remaining drug store Piankatank River Golf Course, food Famous crab cakes and ers, salads and sandwiches for Hunan Village Chinese Restau- lunch counters. Sandwiches, Hartfi eld. Salads, sandwiches seafood salads. Full sandwich lunch. Live entertainment every rant Specializing in Hunan and soups, ice cream, real milk at lunch; full gourmet dinner menu, daily specials, luncheon week. L/D/$$ 7 days a week Szechwan Cuisine. Daily Lunch shakes. Smoke-free. B/L/$. menu. Sun. brunch. Open plates, entrees. Dining facility 11-CL. Sunday brunch 8-1. Specials. Dine in or carry out. Urbanna. 758-5344. to the public. Meeting facili- overlooking Cockrells Creek. 17390 Richmond Rd., Callao. Open 7 days. L/D/$ 453 Main M oo’s Diner Home of the New ties and catering. Smoke-free. Phone in for takeout orders. $. 529-9PUB. St., Warsaw. 333-1688. England lobster roll. Salads, L/D/$$. 776-6589. Just off Fleeton Rd., Reedville. T he Tavern Chefs Sherri Fear- Los Portales Mexican Restau- sandwiches. Edy’s, Nestle’s, S weet Shoppe Breakfast, lunch. 453-6326. ing & Pam Gurley create rante Authentic cuisine. Eat in Haagen Dazs hand dipped ice Bakery, ice cream. Mon.-Sat. F airport Marina Waterfront handcrafted, homestyle fair in or take out. Featuring quesa- creams., fl oats, sundaes. Star- open 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Smoke-free. dining featuring soft crab, crab this lovingly restored historic dillas, fajitas, burritos, enchila- buck’s coffee and cappuccino. $. Rt. 33, Deltaville. 776-7021. cakes, hamburgers, chicken tavern. Homemade breads, das and more. 4288 Richmond Eat in or take out. Open daily. T aylor’s A Deltaville tradition. sandwiches. L/D/$$. Polly Cove soups, desserts and specials. Rd., Warsaw. L/D $$ 313-2064 Smoke-free. $. 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When you enter the Riverboat on the Potomac, a sign reads “Welcome to Maryland.”

“You may win or you may lose, but History n 1632, a land grant by King Charles I gave Slot machines, which had been played at least you’ll know you’re alive.” ILord Baltimore the area that would become behind closed doors in sections of Maryland, Maryland. More importantly, the grant were made legal in 1949. Virginia investors by Tom Chillemi included about 40 miles of the entire Potomac went to work creating a “Little Las Vegas” on You never know. do to improve his odds River, so the border of Maryland and Virginia the Potomac at Colonial Beach. They even In the mind of a gambler, increased his chances of eating is not in the center of the river but at the mean offered round trip fl ights from Washington, there is always a chance of and surviving. low water mark on the Virginia shore. D.C., for $10. winning. No matter what the For modern man, gambling Colonial Beach is in Virginia, but as The slots are gone, for now, replaced at odds, they believe. adds spice to life. It becomes a soon as you take about three steps into the the Riverboat on The Potomac by “off-track You have to play to win. matter of how hot do you want water you are in Maryland, even though the betting” on horse races, the Maryland lottery, And, gamblers believe their it. Just as spicy food can burn Maryland mainland is six miles across the Keno and popular “Texas Hold ‘em” tourna- chances are as good as any- you twice, so can gambling. Potomac. ments two nights a week. one's. For $1, they can pur- But in a world of insurance, chase the power to dream. As gambling puts the player out- they lie in bed, they can drift side of his comfortable world. off to sleep thinking: “What if A wager, no matter how small, I win the lottery? What would stimulates those sleeping I do?” Those sweet thoughts genes, awakening that primal will chase away the day. need for excitement. A bet In reality, the odds are you gives you a stake and intensi- are more likely to be struck by fi es your interest in the out- lightning than cash a $1 mil- come of anything. lion lottery ticket. “You may win or you may Gambling is within human lose, but at least you’ll know genes. Taking a calculated risk you’re alive,” said Andy Beyer, (gambling) once had survival a well known horse racing value. When humans had to writer. hunt to survive, they gambled Those who want to “live” it every day—take the game trail up a little need to look no fur- to the left or right? Fish the ther than Colonial Beach, Vir- creek or down river? ginia, and the Riverboat on the Anything the hunter could Potomac.

20߄ß2IVAH߄ß3EPTEMBERß e A horse named ‘Shortstop’ “And down the by Tom Hardin he experts will tell you the Teasiest way to lose your stretch they come” money at the track is to bet on etting on horses is an intriguing game. The racing program a horse because you like its Bgives a lot of information on a horse's past performances, name. earnings, even its birthday. Each program contains instructions I’ll never forget that epi- on how to read the code. sode of “The Sopranos” when Some bettors “swing for the fence,” making “exotic” bets that Tony had just won $25,000 at require three horses to fi nish fi rst, second and third (trifecta). blackjack in Atlantic City and These exotics can pay huge returns, but the winners are few, he was walking through the which can lead to a long, quiet ride home. casino racing parlor toward Others make the minimum $2 bet and cheer for their horse to the exit—happy with his win, place (run second or fi rst) or show (fi nish third or better). profi t. But a horse race on Either way it’s not the money but the winning that is the thrill. TV caught his eye because Watching your horse surge to the lead on the home stretch is a there was an entry named great feeling. For a brief time you are running with that horse. “Meadow,” which also hap- The Riverboat on The Potomac broadcasts live racing from up pened to be his daughter’s to 26 tracks. name. Playing the ponies can be a lot of work, or you can lean back Sure enough, Tony put his and pick post positions at random. whole wad on “Meadow” to Many bettors refuse to bet the favorites, which only win one- win, but the fi lly got beat by third of the time. They fi gure the small payoff is not worth the a nose at the wire. Tony lost wager. it all—because he played a However, keep in mind, the favorite is the horse that most name. people believe will win; the opposite is true for the long shots. Impulsive as it might be, I Reasons people pick a certain horse varies. They may like the still like to bet names. Don’t jockey, or the color of the jockey’s silks, or the name of the horse. get me wrong, I’ll study the (See “Shortstop” article, this page.) racing program inside and out to fi nd a winner, but if a horse with a name special to my heart is racing, I have to put some kind of wager on it. The origin of this risky bet- The racing program is packed with information to help ting method goes back to when pick a winning horse. Above, Alex Haseltine (left) gets I was only 10 years old and some pointers from veteran horse player Tom Hardin. headed to Cincinnati with my dad and two of his friends for race. We’d stay for about fi ve was only 10.) a weekend of Reds baseball at races, so the most he could lose Well, in that summer of old Crosley Field. on the day would be $10—a 1962 it didn’t take me long to We left Friday morning in hefty sum in 1962. settle on “our number.” In the my dad’s 1959 Chevy with My dad thought “our second race, a horse named those big tail fi ns, and our fi rst number,” if we stuck with it, “Shortstop” was running from stop was River Downs Race had a solid mathematical shot the number 3 post position. Track just outside of Cincin- at winning at least one race. I loved baseball and, sure nati. We had a few hours to He proudly called the system enough, I played shortstop kill at the track before head- his "strategy.” on my Little League baseball ing into the city, checking The best thing was, I got to team. So number 3 it was. into the old Fountain Square pick the number. We cashed one ticket that Hotel, and then going to With great excitement I’d day. You guessed it: “Short- watch the Reds in a 7:30 night study the 25-cent racing pro- stop.” It paid $12 to win and game. gram and the fi ve races we we went away winners. My dad was not a gambler, were going to bet. But I wasn’t The thrill and memory so he played what he thought looking at the horses’ past of that day have always was a logical system. He’d bet performances or the jockeys stayed with me. I still the minimum $2 “to win” on or trainers—I looked at the enjoy going to horse races. Rookie Alex Haseltine (left) tries to digest the load of the same number horse in each horses’ names. (Remember, I And I still bet names. information in the horse racing program. eß3EPTEMBERß߄ß2IVAH߄ß21 Don’t be a ‘Fish’

These are a few basics that will allow a newer player to keep up with Texas Hold 'em.

Hole cards: The two cards dealt face-down to each player. The Flop: The first three community cards, dealt face up on the table. The Turn: The fourth community card. The River: The fifth and final community card. Pot: The total amount of chips to be won in any given hand. Check: Choosing not to bet when no one before you has done so. Often indicated by tapping or by Alex Haseltine knocking the table. Check-Raise: When you check your option, in hopes that another player will bet, and you then Alex Haseltine, right of center, was one of eight players to make it to the final table. raise. Usually implies a very strong hand. Slow play: When you have a very strong hand, but bet as if you have a poor one to keep players in the game. Bluff: Betting big when you have a poor hand or Hooked on Hold ’em think you are beat in an attempt to get other play- ers to fold. by Alex Haselsine ated with varying degrees of things didn’t interest me in The Nuts: When you have a hand after the flop I love Texas Hold’em. success over the next couple the slightest. My old mistress that is likely unbeatable, i.e.: a straight or an ace- This is not an attempt to of years. It was rarely difficult was breathlessly awaiting my high flush on the flop. convince anyone that Texas to find a cash game, and my return, and I would not disap- On a draw/Fishing: When you stay in a pot in Hold’em is a superior game friends and I held weekly tour- point her. hopes you will catch specific cards to make a hand. to other, more traditionally- naments, often with a nominal I played my game like I had River Rat: Derogatory term referring to a player embraced forms of poker such $5 or $10 buy-in. never left. Much like the pro- as stud or draw. I learned to When I departed the colle- verbial riding of a bike, I fell who makes his hand on the last community card. play cards in high school, giate haven of debauchery and into old habits quickly, check- All In: Denotes the maximum bet possible. Either watching the World Series of joined the “real world,” poker raising big hands and quietly your whole stack or the full amount of chips held by Poker on ESPN while playing was one of the first things to folding questionable ones. I any other player in the hand. low-limit cash Hold’em games go. Moving to a new town, observed other players at my Fish: Inexperienced player who plays poor hands. in the basement of my friend’s not knowing anyone, and lack- tables and let the weak and parents' home. ing the discretionary income impulsive ones chop away at I sat with my friends and to finance any serious online each other’s stacks. watched, amazed, reverent, and gambling, it fell from my mind decided it was either going to knew it was my moment. I had more than a little bit jealous as as I assimilated into a more Showdown be him or me. represented a monster hand Chris Moneymaker (yes, that's reserved, ostensibly respon- Two and a half hours into On the next hand, I turned when I bet big before the flop, actually his name) went from sible routine. the tournament I had grown up my hole cards and peeked at and I decided to commit. a part-time internet player to a When my peers approached my chip stack from 8,000 to ace/king. I fought the flutter in To quote the movie Round- world champion. Before long I me about a road trip to The 174,000 and earned a seat at my belly and bet 20,000. Every- ers, “Few players recall big had fallen head over heels for Riverboat in Colonial Beach to the final table. A large man one folded except ponytail. He pots they have won, strange as this game that our parents had play in a Hold’em tournament, with a grey ponytail had looked at me quizzically, hold- it seems, but every player can no idea how to play. I thought I might be hearing caught my eye. He kept bet- ing my gaze for a few moments remember with remarkable In college I discovered the things. It was a free tourna- ting big, kept getting called, before making the call. accuracy the outstanding tough joys of online poker, and it ment, with an option to buy and kept turning over the best Flop came 4-5-8. By this beats (losses) of his career.” wasn’t long before the “play extra chips, so pressure would hand. He was exhibiting that point a crowd of onlookers and I didn’t hesitate. I gestured money” tables lost their appeal be low. Top three spots shared elusive and highly desirable eliminated players had gath- carelessly at my stack and said, and I transferred a couple hun- a $350 purse. combination of luck, strength ered around the table. There “I’m all in.” The silence and dred bucks into my Pokerstars There would also be Keno and aggressiveness. I knew was total silence as I looked at pressure was palpable. I tried account. My bankroll fluctu- and pony betting, but those he was my biggest threat and the flop the dealer had turned. I to look weak and >> 25

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he Riverboat on The the smart thing to do. There is “You can’t get mad at some- TPotomac offers several nothing worse than losing early body that doesn’t know the forms of “gaming” entertain- and waiting three hours for the game,” said Best. “This touna- ment. Some of the games second game.” ment is an excellent learning involve study and thought, Put 80 Hold’em players in tool.” such as horse racing. Texas one room and the energy level Players like to socialize and Hold’em requires skill at is astronomical, intensified by play with people they know. “In reading players, cunning and players who have been thinking the end, the cards have to be on patience. (See “Hooked on about the tournament for days, your side,” said Best. Hold’em” article.) probably since the last time they Courtney Walcott, who All games, just like life, played. made the 40-mile trip from involve some luck. At the Riverboat on The Fredericksburg added, “It’s 40 The Riverboat hosts two Potomac, there is a wide cross percent luck, 40 percent skill, Texas Hold’em tour- and 20 percent bluff.” naments on Mondays Early into the tour- and Wednesdays “In the end, the cards nament, Ken Hilburn starting at 7 p.m. and is out and sitting at the 10 p.m. have to be on your side.” bar. He is a bluffer who There is no cost to got caught. “Inex- get in the tournament and each section of players. Most are perienced players don’t know player gets 4,000 chips abso- young to middle age. Some when to fold,” he admitted. “I lutely free. Players have the wear sunglasses or a hat to couldn’t tell the bluffs from the option of spending up to $22 shield their eyes so they won’t ‘got its.’ ” to purchase food and soft drink give away their hand. Some are He said certain tables “bully” coupons to get another 10,000 plugged into an iPod. with aggressive play, unleash- in chips, for a maximum of There’s music playing and ing that pent-up energy. “When 14,000 chips to play the game. loads of chatter, especially when you don’t get to play a lot, you Hold’em is a popular game a bluffer with nothing gets a tend to bet heavy.” and is featured on TV. Each player to fold a pair of aces. That Hilburn said it’s an advan- player gets two cards face hurts. tage to buy the food coupons down. Then a total of five cards Greg Nuckols, a confirmed to get extra chips. However, are turned over on the table and horse player who shies away many players said they just use everyone uses these five “com- from cards, put it this way, “At the free chips and hope to win “Pocket” jacks and a big bet didn’t scare off the winning munity” cards to make a hand. least with the horses the guy early. hand of two pair, which also were hidden. It looks like a simple game, but that has taken your money is not the betting strategy makes it sitting across the table laughing complicated. at you.” Keeping a poker face is hard At another table a player sees when you get a good hand. no good cards on the table, so Good players read their oppo- he drives his pair of hidden nents’ every move. Players “pocket” jacks, which is a who can read “tells” (subtle strong starting hand. But he gets indicators in their opponents’ burned by two small pair. faces or mannerisms), can tell if they are bluffing or have a Free poker good hand. People like to talk when they It’s an intense game. gamble. “This is free poker and “Some people think they it’s hard to bluff and protect your are better than they are,” said hand,” said James D. Best of Jim Darby of Colonial Beach, Montross. who plays Hold ‘em regularly A lot of inexperienced players at The Riverboat. “Beginners will “suck out” and call each have won the top prize, not bet to the very end, even when knowing the game.” they don’t have a good hand. “I Darby recommends buying call them donkeys,” said another the maximum chips. “That’s player. Facing an “all in” bet, the player at left considers calling. eß3EPTEMBERß߄ß2IVAH߄ß23 QUEEN’S CREEK / CHESAPEAKE BAY...... French Provincial cus- tom built home in unusual grey brick.2800 SF, cathedral foyer and living room. Open kitchen/great room with hardwood floors, and fireplace w/gas logs. Downstairs master w/own private deck.2nd deck leads to private patio, formal dining room, upstairs has 3 bdrms and game room, paved driveway. Bulkhead shoreline, pier w/jet ski lift. $597,500 Call Mike 804-695-4803

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22 >> nervous so he would fate or the gods or bad luck. At think I was faking a bluff. I had that moment they are no longer Pick your numbers been playing tight all night, and subject to the stress of perfor- I was praying he had noticed. mance, to the unending sensa- Ponytail sighed and rubbed tion that you might be making “The best time prize— $100,000. You can bet $1 night he’s up $40 and leaving his eyes. He looked at me, the wrong move. to $20 on each game. early. “The best time to leave is looked at his cards, looked I had been beat, fair and to leave is when It’s basically a lottery every when you’re ahead.” back at me. Then he shrugged square. I made a move, and four minutes. You’ll not find cigar smok- and let his steely poker-face ponytail saw through it. you’re ahead.” Jovan Purcee of Fredericksburg ing gamblers at the Riverboat; slide into a half-grin. As I walked away from the has a system: “Never change your smoking is prohibited, except “Call.” table I couldn’t help but smile. by Tom Chillemi numbers.” outdoors. He first turned over an ace, I held up my head and nodded Purcee said he reads numerol- You’ll find friendly people, then an eight. He had paired humbly to ponytail. Contrasting the energy of ogy and cosmology and he likes who share one thing in com- the board on the flop—a pair I hadn’t earned a payout, Hold’em and horse racing is to pick three numbers and goes for mon—they all have found their of eights. but I had outmaneuvered and Keno. the “bonus,” which can double or game at the Riverboat on the I have heard it said somewhere outlasted some 70 other play- The Keno parlor at the River- triple the winnings. Showing his Potomac. before that gamblers are only ers that night. It felt natural. boat on the Potomac is a quiet numbers, he proudly proclaims For more details, go to happy when they lose, because It felt familiar. It felt good. I place, with only the squeak of he won $400 last week. On this www.theriverboat.net. then they can blame their loss on knew I would be back. lottery machines breaking the silence. Keno games, which are not “It felt familiar. It felt good. legal in Virginia, are played every four minutes. I knew I would be back.” Here’s how Keno works: play- ers pick from one to 10 numbers that they want to play. The com- puter then randomly picks 20 numbers on a board of 80 num- bers. So a card holder who plays one number has a one in four chance to win. In this case, a $1 winning bet pays back $2. If you pick 5 numbers and all five numbers hit, you win $300. You also win, but lesser amounts, The gaming goes on seven days a week at the Riverboat if three ($2) or four ($15) of your on the Potomac, which is open from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. on five numbers hit. You can try to Fridays and Saturdays, and 8 a.m. to midnight on other match up 10 numbers for the top days.

Good card players know concentration is key to winning. The outside deck at the Riverboat offers a great view of the Potomac River. eß3EPTEMBERß߄ß2IVAH߄ß25 Bazaar set in Lively “On The Lawn,” a Labor Day nautical and military items, knick- bazaar at Calico Jack’s in Lively, knacks, linens and glassware. will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A Heathsville blacksmith will August 30. More than 20 vendors demonstrate his skill. Cora will will present a variety of items provide her famous sticky buns including antiques, old toys, fur- and sausage biscuits for breakfast niture, fine handmade jewelry, and treats for lunch. Irvington Stomp is August 30 Ladies Apparel For the fifth year, White concert. Fences Vineyard will celebrate “Families are always tell- the harvest season with the ing me they enjoy this event so Irvington Stomp. much because there is some- Come See Our Beautiful The stomp will feature grape thing for everyone, and their stomping in traditional barrels, kids always leave happy,” said with contests between town vineyard owner Bill West- New Fall Arrivals officials, family members and brook. kids of all ages. Kids will step The stomp will begin at 3 out of the barrels to put their p.m. August 30, and continue Distinctive Ladies Clothing purple footprints on clean white until dusk. Admission is $10 Jewelry & Accessories t-shirts as souvenirs. for adults, $5 for youths and 7#HURCH3Ts+ILMARNOCK 6! There will be a number of free for those 5 and under. Pay family fun activities including at the entrance to White Fences  s-ON 3AT s3UN  hay rides, face painting and a Vineyard on Irvington Rd..

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eß3EPTEMBERß߄ß2IVAH߄ß27 History ndians had occupied the North- Iern Neck for some 10,000 years when Capt. John Smith sailed up the Rappahannock River in 1608. The Powhatan Confed- erate was represented here by the Moraughtacunds and the Cuttatawomen tribes. A short 43 years later, Lancaster County was formed from neighboring Northumberland. Families of notable infl uence in the social, political and economic climate of the colonies built mag- nifi cent “empires” here, and family names like Carter and Ball

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N Robert “King” Carter (1663– 1732) of Corrotoman was the son of the immigrant John Carter, who acquired property and lived Population: 11,300 Population: at Corrotoman from 1654 until Guests enjoy a picnic on the grounds of the new Kilmarnock Inn, now open on Church N his death in 1669. Street in Kilmarnock. At the time of his death, his holdings had increased to some Churches Call Rev. Richard the end of Rt. 354. 300,000 acres, and over 1,000 Government Fichter Jr., 435-1285, will refer Hiking Trails Hickory Hollow Trail, Size: 136.5 square miles 136.5 square Size: slaves were working his vari- Lancaster County offi ces, 8311 according to denominations. 2 miles of marked trail, Rt. 604, N ous plantations. There were 18 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster. www. Ferry Schedule The Merry Point Regina Rd. buildings on the estate then (not lancova.com. Ferry, Rt. 604, crosses the West- Ball Fields Lancaster County counting the Mansion House he Kilmarnock town offi ce, 514 ern Branch of the Corrotoman Youth Park, Rt. 200, Kilmarnock, built, which burned three years North Main St., Kilmarnock. 435- River 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Mon.–Sat., boys and girls diamond sports, prior to his death). 1552. www.townofkilmarnockva. closed Sun.. No charge. Passen- game times and dates vary. Married twice, he had 15 com. ger vehicles only. 435-3423. children. Among King Carter’s White Stone town offi ce, 572 Library Lancaster Community Public Recreation The Lower descendants were eight gov- Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. Library, Kilmarnock, 435-1729. Northern Neck YMCA serves ernors of Virginia, three signers 435-3260. www.whitestonevir- T rash and Recycling collection the public recreation function of the Declaration of Indepen- ginia.org. centers open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. for Lancaster County. Various dence, two presidents, Robert E. Irvington town Offi ce, 235 daily. Lancaster, Rt. 604, Regina programming throughout the Lee, and Supreme Court Justice Steamboat Road, Irvington. 438- Rd.; Kilmarnock-Weems, Rt. year. Public swimming pool Edward D. White. 6230; www.townofi rvington.com. 200; Nuttsville, Rt. 723. located in Lively. 435-0223. Carter and his two wives are V eterinary Services Bayside buried at Christ Church, the Chamber of Commerce Animal Hospital, Rt. 3 North, To change or update Lancaster church he paid to have built a few Irvington Chamber of Com- White Stone, 435-2896; information, contact lvaldrighi@ miles from Corrotoman. merce. 438-6230. Kilmarnock Animal Hospital, rrecord. The Balls, meanwhile, estab- Kilmarnock Chamber of Lee St., Kilmarnock, 435-6320. lished themselves at Millenbeck, Commerce, 435-2273 or 435- Lancaster and at Epping Forest. Mary 1302, meets at 8 a.m. every fi rst Recreation County Ball, later to become the Tuesday in the town hall. The Public Beach Westland Beach at mother of George Kilmarnock Information Center is the terminus of Rt. 695 provides Washington, was in the Kilmarnock Antique Mall, public access to the Chesa-

Welcome to Lancaster County Lancaster to Welcome Don’t Miss... born in 1708–09. 144 School St. peake Bay. ■ RAL Labor Day A courthouse Lancaster County Chamber of Public Kayak Launch Off Rt. 695 Art Show was established Commerce. Located next to the on Windmill Point Creek. Acces- Historic Christ in 1698 at Queen- Kilmarnock Town Hall on north sible from the Westland Beach ■ stown, a newly Main St. 435-6092. public parking area at the inter- Church formed port town Services section of Windmill Point Rd. ■ Irvington Stomp on the Corrotoman and Brightwaters Dr. River. In 1742, the ABC Store Main St., Kilmarnock, Public Kayak Launch Kayaks court was moved to 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Mon.–Sat. 435- and canoes may be launched at Lancaster. 1845. Belle Isle State Park, Rt. 683, at

28߄ß2IVAH߄ß3EPTEMBERß e Saunders to headline annual dance show Professional entertainer around the world, performing woman cabaret show. ballet, will appear four times. students from Miss Linda’s Laurie Saunders will headline in a South Pacific USO Tour; a Saunders lives in Naples, The Peanut City Cloggers of School of Dance, Academy of Dance Extravaganza XI Septem- national tour of “Joseph and The Fla., with her husband J.P. and Suffolk will make their fourth Performing and Creative Arts ber 20 at the Lancaster Middle Amazing Technicolor Dream- their 6-year-old son, JanCarlo. visit to Kilmarnock. and the Mullins family from School Theater in Kilmarnock. coat”; performing at Le Palais She will open Dance Extrava- Singer-dancer Chelsea Estes Donk’s in Mathews, also will Saunders has been captivat- Montcalm in Quebec; sing- ganza XI and will perform sev- of Locust Grove will perform appear. ing audiences with her vocal ing backup for Barry Manilo; eral times throughout the show. with her sisters. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. talent and charisma since age entertaining at an international Other performers will Jeff and Gayle Stoneman, The Tickets are $10 in advance and 3. At 16, she won the title of pharmaceutical convention in include Mackenzie Roberts Bayside Ballet, Jewell Beatley, $15 at the door. Miss Virginia T.E.E.N. and Singapore; starring as a head- of Greenville, N.C., the 2007 began her professional career liner on Royal Caribbean, Nor- Tappahannock Idol winner. She as an entertainer, performing wegian, Discovery and Cape has since gone on to win every at Kings Dominion in Ashland Canaveral Cruise Lines; lead contest she has entered includ- and Busch Gardens in Wil- vocalist for mega cruise ship Las ing Eastern Carolina Idol in liamsburg. Vegas-style shows; and fronting New Bern. In 1990, Saunders acquired two touring Top 40 bands. Roberts sings county/west- a recording contract with Epic Most recently, she starred in ern, jazz, blues and old favor- Records, producing a Top 20 touring productions of “Chi- ites. hit on Billboard’s Dance Chart. cago,” “Grease” and “West Collette LaVay of Warsaw, Her career has taken her Side Story,” and her own one- who performs tap dance and

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30߄ß2IVAH߄ß3EPTEMBERß e Holly Point Art & Seafood Festival to entertain all ages “Welcome to The 5th Annual Holly Point spearhead the food festival. 18th century. Holly Point Nature Park is The Rivah” Art & Seafood Festival will Included will be a variety of There will be antique cars, a famous for its gardens that be held at Holly Point Nature delicacies from the sea, as well display of historic and rebuilt include the Children’s Garden; Park at the Deltaville Mari- as Eastern Carolina barbecue deadrise workboats, and Henry the Nature Walk Azalea & time Museum in Deltaville on and exotic coffee blends from Lackey’s display of antique Sculpture Garden; “Bubba,” the Saturday, October 11, from 10 Coffee Creations of Deltaville. motors. Visitors will have the fi sh-shaped wildfl ower garden; a.m. to 4 p.m. For the kids there will be opportunity to check out the and the Lindsey Camellia “It’s shaping up to be the most hotdogs and hamburgers. Bot- museum’s progress in rebuild- Garden. MAGNIFICENT 2 ACRE POINT exciting event to date,” said an tled water, soft drinks and iced ing the buyboat “F.D. Crock- This year a new Ship Model Beautiful North River waterfront with views to Mobjack Bay. Large cus- event spokesperson. “Crowds tea will be available. The food ett,” and to hitch a ride on Room has been added and tom home with multiple living areas, are expected to be greater than will be served from 10 a.m. to the John Smith replica barge there is also a new improved 3BR plus bonus room, offi ce/library & 3.5 baths. Sun deck, pier, riprap & the estimated 4,000 attending 4 p.m. “Explorer.” All the boat dis- library and updated displays in super screened porch to enjoy the last year’s event.” For little lads and lassies plays will be located on the the museum of the glory days spectacular sunsets. $998,500 Parking will be expanded there will be activities at the new 350-foot pier overlooking of boatbuilding in Middlesex and more accessible for those Children’s Garden includ- the Living Shoreline Garden County. For more information, with mobility problems, and ing storytelling, a model train project and kayak landing. call at 776-7200. there will be more activities exhibit, llamas and alpacas, and and attractions than in past the now famous Blackbeard’s years. Pirates Scallywag School. Over 70 artists and craftsmen For ages 12 and up, Black- will be exhibiting their work. beard’s Pirate re-enactors of POOL & PIER Adorable Waterfront Cottage with Most every type of medium or Hampton will fascinate visitors Deltaville wide views of the North River. Pier, artistic expression will be rep- with portrayals of life and times covered deck & inground pool too!! 2 large bedrooms, very open fl oor- resented. of pirates along the Chesapeake plan with fi replace & detached ga- Bill Powell, head chef, will Bay and East Coast in the early Boatyard rage. $399,000 on Jackson Creek SHORES & SHORES

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eß3EPTEMBERß߄ß2IVAH߄ß31 Rivah Fishing Fishing is heating up; they’re going ‘back to school’

by Capt. Billy Pipkin continue to school in southern As September rolls in like a Maryland waters from Point fl ood tide on a harvest moon, we Lookout along the western can refl ect back on the superb edges of the shipping channel fi shing we’ve been blessed with down to Smith Point. These fi sh so far this season. There also is will be feeding on the shallow much to look forward to as we bar between Smith Point and the enter our fall season. lighthouse while they continue AUGUST provided us with to move southward in migra- superb action on a variety of tion. This fi shing should last species and primed us for a fan- throughout the fi rst half of the tastic September and fall season. month. The mackerel usually Last month saw bottom fi shing follow the western side of the mature into an abundant blend bay past the Great Wicomico of spot, croaker and a mix of River down to Windmill Point other fi sh. The great action was where they disperse and fur- supplemented with improved ther their migration southward. trolling action as well. Another area that should not be CROAKER fi shing tapered discounted is the eastern chan- off slightly as the jumbo size nel edges from Smith Point to specimens of early summer the Cut Channel. There are siz- gave way to the more abundant able specimens available during smaller fi sh. The largest fi sh this time. BLUEFISH can be caught Mary Pipkin displays a 6-pound citation Spanish mackerel recently caught aboard one of two ways during Sep- “Liquid Assets II” with Capt. Billy Pipkin. tember. Trolling is good in many of the same locations as

continued to be available in- on the western shores from shore during the evening hours. Windmill Point to Smith Point. FLOUNDER were abundant Maryland waters from Buoys this summer, yet when the juve- 68-72 were also holding a mix nile class blanketed the bottom of blues and mackerel. this month the large doormats September and Beyond were harder to fi nd. With so Children associate this month many undersized fi sh in the with the end of summer and mix, it looks like another good the beginning of another long year ahead for the fl atfi sh. year of school. Anglers, on the SPECKLED TROUT was other hand, fi nd that September steady throughout the summer brings excitement and enthusi- months. August supplied us asm. While acting as a transi- with good in-shore action, yet tional period between summer September and early October and fall, this month offers a should be red hot. We will be great variety of fi sh. running guided trips for the During the fi rst week of the Rommie L. Head Jr. of specks during the fall season month we should fi nd plenty Hampton displays the (for information, call 804-580- of trolling action. This will 27-inch, 7-pound citation 7292). consist mainly of bluefi sh and flounder he caught at The BLUEFISH made a strong Spanish mackerel. They school Danny Walden of Mathews shows the 27-inch, 8-lb., 5-oz. Cell on Aug. 13. He weighed showing in August with both heavily during the late summer citation flounder he caught on August 1 at Buoy 42 on the fish at Queen’s Creek trolling and chumming action and early fall. cut bait. He registered the citation at Queen’s Creek Outfitters in Mathews. producing. Trolling went well SPANISH MACKEREL will Outfitters at Cobbs Creek in Mathews.

32߄ß2IVAH߄ß3EPTEMBERß e mentioned for mackerel. Blue- that are in the region will linger to offer the best results on the fish and mackerel tend to school into late October. This has been bumpy bottom near Buoys 41 and feed together. The school- a slow year on trout thus far. and 42. ing blues will continue to run in We are hoping for a boost this STRIPED BASS will be the 1-3 pound class and then, fall. the buzzword during mid- at month’s end will decline in SPECKLED TROUT fishing September when they become number. will be great this fall. Action more plentiful in chum lines Chumming will provide should be hot in September in southern Maryland waters. bluefish up to 5 pounds in and continue deep into Octo- With the season not opening Maryland on the Southwest ber. The specks will then move up in Virginia until October 4, Martin Cox (left) of Fredericksburg and Graham Daniels Middle Grounds. In Virginia, into deeper water for south- many anglers will be traveling of Chester display the citation flounder they caught the Northern Neck Reef and ward migration. Grassy flats north across the border for a at Buoy 42 August 1. They registered the citations at Buoy 62 area will provide nice are great places to fish for these warm-up. Many of these fish Queen’s Creek Outfitters in Mathews. bluefish hauls as well. These trout. Ingram Bay, Windmill remain well to the north at this areas will gradually give way to Point, Gwynn’s Island and the time with the majority being By mid-November trolling time, fair winds. striped bass as the month wraps Piankatank River are good bets above Point Lookout. As water begins for the larger migra- Capt. Billy Pipkin owns and up. for shallow water action. temperatures drop we will see a tory striped bass. These fish operates Ingram Bay Marina BOTTOM FISHING will FLOUNDER will linger greater number migrating into will average over 20 pounds and Capt. Billy’s Charters at the gradually decline as this month into late month and should be Virginia waters. Numbers of apiece. end of Route 609 in Wicomico progresses but will continue to abundant until that time. We’ve 18-28 inch class striped bass Overall, this will be a very Church (at the mouth of the provide good action. Croaker had good action this year and are on the increase and promise exciting month as we step into Great Wicomico River). Call and spot will head south by should get another quick blast to provide anglers with good our traditionally hot fall fish- (804) 580-7292 or visit www. month’s end, yet the few trout this fall. The Cell continues action this fall. ing. Be safe and, until next captbillyscharters.com. Rivah Area Tide Tables for September 2008 Sewells Point Cherry Point Grey’s Point Great Wicomico Smith Point Light Hampton Roads Piankatank River Rappahannock River River Light Chesapeake Bay 09/01 4:39a L 10:52a H 5:05p L 11:11p H 09/01 5:41a L 11:39a H 6:07p L 11:58p H 09/01 12:26a H 6:53a L 12:48p H 7:19p L 09/01 1:34a H 7:53a L 1:59p H 8:20p L 09/01 2:05a H 8:17a L 2:30p H 8:44p L 09/02 5:18a L 11:33a H 5:50p L 11:51p H 09/02 6:20a L 12:20p H 6:52p L ------09/02 1:07a H 7:32a L 1:29p H 8:04p L 09/02 2:14a H 8:30a L 2:39p H 9:05p L 09/02 2:45a H 8:54a L 3:10p H 9:29p L 09/03 5:56a L 12:15p H 6:34p L ------09/03 12:38a H 6:58a L 1:02p H 7:36p L 09/03 1:47a H 8:10a L 2:11p H 8:48p L 09/03 2:53a H 9:07a L 3:18p H 9:50p L 09/03 3:24a H 9:31a L 3:49p H 10:14p L 09/04 12:29a H 6:35a L 12:57p H 7:19p L 09/04 1:16a H 7:37a L 1:44p H 8:21p L 09/04 2:25a H 8:49a L 2:53p H 9:33p L 09/04 3:31a H 9:44a L 3:57p H 10:35p L 09/04 4:02a H 10:08a L 4:28p H 10:59p L 09/05 1:09a H 7:15a L 1:41p H 8:07p L 09/05 1:56a H 8:17a L 2:28p H 9:09p L 09/05 3:05a H 9:29a L 3:37p H 10:21p L 09/05 4:11a H 10:23a L 4:39p H 11:23p L 09/05 4:42a H 10:47a L 5:10p H 11:47p L 09/06 1:52a H 7:59a L 2:30p H 8:59p L 09/06 2:39a H 9:01a L 3:17p H 10:01p L 09/06 3:48a H 10:13a L 4:26p H 11:13p L 09/06 4:54a H 11:06a L 5:26p H ------09/06 5:25a H 11:30a L 5:57p H ------09/07 2:41a H 8:50a L 3:27p H 9:58p L 09/07 3:28a H 9:52a L 4:14p H 11:00p L 09/07 4:37a H 11:04a L 5:23p H ------09/07 12:15a L 5:42a H 11:57a L 6:19p H 09/07 12:39a L 6:13a H 12:21p L 6:50p H 09/08 3:38a H 9:48a L 4:28p H 10:58p L 09/08 4:25a H 10:50a L 5:15p H ------09/08 12:12a L 5:34a H 12:02p L 6:24p H 09/08 1:13a L 6:39a H 12:56p L 7:20p H 09/08 1:37a L 7:10a H 1:20p L 7:51p H 09/09 4:42a H 10:50a L 5:29p H 11:55p L 09/09 12:00a L 5:29a H 11:52a L 6:16p H 09/09 1:12a L 6:38a H 1:04p L 7:25p H 09/09 2:13a L 7:44a H 2:00p L 8:24p H 09/09 2:37a L 8:15a H 2:24p L 8:55p H 09/10 5:45a H 11:51a L 6:24p H ------09/10 12:57a L 6:32a H 12:53p L 7:11p H 09/10 2:09a L 7:41a H 2:05p L 8:20p H 09/10 3:09a L 8:50a H 3:00p L 9:22p H 09/10 3:33a L 9:21a H 3:24p L 9:53p H 09/1 12:46a L 6:41a H 12:47p L 7:13p H 09/11 1:48a L 7:28a H 1:49p L 8:00p H 09/11 3:00a L 8:37a H 3:01p L 9:09p H 09/11 3:57a L 9:47a H 3:55p L 10:12p H 09/11 4:21a L 10:18a H 4:19p L 10:43p H 09/12 1:31a L 7:30a H 1:38p L 7:57p H 09/12 2:33a L 8:17a H 2:40p L 8:44p H 09/12 3:45a L 9:26a H 3:52p L 9:53p H 09/12 4:39a L 10:36a H 4:44p L 10:56p H 09/12 5:03a L 11:07a H 5:08p L 11:27p H 09/13 2:11a L 8:14a H 2:25p L 8:39p H 09/13 3:13a L 9:01a H 3:27p L 9:26p H 09/13 4:25a L 10:10a H 4:39p L 10:35p H 09/13 5:18a L 11:19a H 5:29p L 11:36p H 09/13 5:42a L 11:50a H 5:53p L ------09/14 2:50a L 8:56a H 3:10p L 9:19p H 09/14 3:52a L 9:43a H 4:12p L 10:06p H 09/14 5:04a L 10:52a H 5:24p L 11:15p H 09/14 5:55a L 12:00p H 6:14p L ------09/14 12:07a H 6:19a L 12:31p H 6:38p L 09/15 3:28a L 9:36a H 3:54p L 9:59p H 09/15 4:30a L 10:23a H 4:56p L 10:46p H 09/15 5:42a L 11:32a H 6:08p L 11:55p H 09/15 12:15a H 6:32a L 12:40p H 6:58p L 09/15 12:46a H 6:56a L 1:11p H 7:22p L 09/16 4:06a L 10:18a H 4:39p L 10:40p H 09/16 5:08a L 11:05a H 5:41p L 11:27p H 09/16 6:20a L 12:14p H 6:53p L ------09/16 12:55a H 7:10a L 1:20p H 7:43p L 09/16 1:26a H 7:34a L 1:51p H 8:07p L 09/17 4:46a L 11:01a H 5:26p L 11:23p H 09/17 5:48a L 11:48a H 6:28p L ------09/17 12:36a H 7:00a L 12:57p H 7:40p L 09/17 1:35a H 7:50a L 2:02p H 8:30p L 09/17 2:06a H 8:14a L 2:33p H 8:54p L 09/18 5:28a L 11:47a H 6:15p L ------09/18 12:10a H 6:30a L 12:34p H 7:17p L 09/18 1:19a H 7:42a L 1:43p H 8:29p L 09/18 2:18a H 8:32a L 2:47p H 9:19p L 09/18 2:49a H 8:56a L 3:18p H 9:43p L 09/19 12:09a H 6:13a L 12:36p H 7:08p L 09/19 12:56a H 7:15a L 1:23p H 8:10p L 09/19 2:05a H 8:27a L 2:32p H 9:22p L 09/19 3:03a H 9:18a L 3:35p H 10:12p L 09/19 3:34a H 9:42a L 4:06p H 10:36p L 09/20 1:00a H 7:04a L 1:32p H 8:08p L 09/20 1:47a H 8:06a L 2:19p H 9:10p L 09/20 2:56a H 9:18a L 3:28p H 10:22p L 09/20 3:53a H 10:09a L 4:29p H 11:11p L 09/20 4:24a H 10:33a L 5:00p H 11:35p L 09/2 1:57a H 8:02a L 2:35p H 9:13p L 09/21 2:44a H 9:04a L 3:22p H 10:15p L 09/21 3:53a H 10:16a L 4:31p H 11:27p L 09/21 4:49a H 11:08a L 5:29p H ------09/21 5:20a H 11:32a L 6:00p H ------09/22 3:03a H 9:07a L 3:45p H 10:21p L 09/22 3:50a H 10:09a L 4:32p H 11:23p L 09/22 4:59a H 11:21a L 5:41p H ------09/22 12:18a L 5:55a H 12:15p L 6:39p H 09/22 12:42a L 6:26a H 12:39p L 7:10p H 09/23 4:15a H 10:19a L 4:56p H 11:27p L 09/23 5:02a H 11:21a L 5:43p H ------09/23 12:35a L 6:11a H 12:33p L 6:52p H 09/23 1:30a L 7:11a H 1:30p L 7:55p H 09/23 1:54a L 7:42a H 1:54p L 8:26p H 09/24 5:26a H 11:31a L 6:03p H ------09/24 12:29a L 6:13a H 12:33p L 6:50p H 09/24 1:41a L 7:22a H 1:45p L 7:59p H 09/24 2:40a L 8:32a H 2:45p L 9:07p H 09/24 3:04a L 9:03a H 3:09p L 9:38p H 09/25 12:27a L 6:30a H 12:37p L 7:02p H 09/25 1:29a L 7:17a H 1:39p L 7:49p H 09/25 2:41a L 8:26a H 2:51p L 8:58p H 09/25 3:42a L 9:42a H 3:53p L 10:09p H 09/25 4:06a L 10:13a H 4:17p L 10:40p H 09/26 1:19a L 7:27a H 1:35p L 7:54p H 09/26 2:21a L 8:14a H 2:37p L 8:41p H 09/26 3:33a L 9:23a H 3:49p L 9:50p H 09/26 4:35a L 10:40a H 4:52p L 11:02p H 09/26 4:59a L 11:11a H 5:16p L 11:33p H 09/27 2:05a L 8:16a H 2:28p L 8:40p H 09/27 3:07a L 9:03a H 3:30p L 9:27p H 09/27 4:19a L 10:12a H 4:42p L 10:36p H 09/27 5:21a L 11:29a H 5:44p L 11:48p H 09/27 5:45a L 12:00p H 6:08p L ------09/28 2:48a L 9:01a H 3:15p L 9:23p H 09/28 3:50a L 9:48a H 4:17p L 10:10p H 09/28 5:02a L 10:57a H 5:29p L 11:19p H 09/28 6:03a L 12:13p H 6:32p L ------09/28 12:19a H 6:27a L 12:44p H 6:56p L 09/29 3:27a L 9:43a H 3:59p L 10:03p H 09/29 4:29a L 10:30a H 5:01p L 10:50p H 09/29 5:41a L 11:39a H 6:13p L 11:59p H 09/29 12:29a H 6:42a L 12:52p H 7:16p L 09/29 1:00a H 7:06a L 1:23p H 7:40p L 09/30 4:05a L 10:23a H 4:41p L 10:41p H 09/30 5:07a L 11:10a H 5:43p L 11:28p H 09/30 6:19a L 12:19p H 6:55p L ------09/30 1:08a H 7:18a L 1:30p H 7:58p L 09/30 1:39a H 7:42a L 2:01p H 8:22p L Yorktown: add 8 min. 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eß3EPTEMBERß߄ß2IVAH߄ß33 2008 Sizes and Limits Recreational Fishing Regulations in Virginia’s Marine Waters

e Amberjack e Spadefish Minimum Size Limit: 32" Total Length Minimum Size Limit: None Limit: 2 Amberjack per person per day Limit: 4 Spadefish per person per day

e Black Drum e Spanish Mackerel Minimum Size Limit: 16" Total Length Minimum Size Limit: 14" Total Length Limit: 1 Black Drum per person per day Limit: 15 Spanish Mackerel per person per day

e Bluefish Minimum Size Limit: None Limit: 10 Bluefish per person per day e Speckled Trout (Spotted Sea Trout) Minimum Size Limit: 14" Total Length Limit: 10 Speckled Trout per person per day

e Cobia (Bonita) Minimum Size Limit: 37" Total Length Limit: 1 Cobia per person per day

e Striped Bass (Striper, Rockfish) Virginia Trophy Season, May 1-May 15 Minimum Size Limit: 32" e Grey Trout (Weakfish) Possession Limit: 1 Rockfish per person per day Minimum Size Limit: 12" Total Length Spring Season, May 16-June 15 Limit: 6 Grey Trout per day per person Minimum Size Limit: 18" | Maximum Size Limit **: 28" Limit: 2 Rockfish per person per day ** One fish of the two fish limit may be 32" in length or larger Fall Season, October 4-December 31 No Rockfish between 28" and 34" may be kept 1 Rockfish 34" or longer can be kept Minimum Size Limit: 18" | Maximum Size Limit: 28" Oct. 4 – Dec. 9 e King Mackerel Limit: 2 Rockfish per person per day Minimum Size Limit: 27" Total Length Dec. 10 – Dec. 31 Limit: 3 King Mackerel per person per day Limit: 1 Rockfish per person per day

e Summer Flounder (Fluke) Minimum Size Limit: 19" Limit: 4 Flounder per person per day Closed Season: July 21–30

e Red Drum (Channel Bass) e Tautog Minimum Size Limit: 18" Total Length Minimum Size Limit: 14" Maximum Size Limit: 26" Total Length Limit: 4 Tautog per person per day Limit: 3 Red Drum per person per day Closed Season: May 1 – June 24

For information on the most current regulations, contact Virginia Marine Resources Commission, 2600 Washington Ave., P.O. Box 756, Newport News, Va. 23607: (757) 247-2200. VMRC “Hotline” number to report violations: (800) 541-4646. VMRC monitors VHF Channel 17. The VMRC website is www.mrc.state.va.us. Fish illustrations, courtesy Duane Raver, may not be reproduced without permission (919) 553-0280.

34߄ß2IVAH߄ß3EPTEMBERß e Moonlight RAL Labor Day Art Show fishing set continues through Sept. 1 Moonlight fishing at Bea- The Rappahannock Art at Rappahannock Westminster- verdam Park at 8687 Roaring League’s (RAL) 47th annual Canterbury (RW-C) on Old Springs Road in Gloucester Labor Day Show will fea- Salem Road near Irvington. will be from 6 p.m. to midnight ture some 200 original works The dates are August 27 on September 5. The public is which will be judged. through September 1. The invited to fish at night from the Two- and three-dimensional hours are Wednesday and pier, the bank or from a boat work will be on display and Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rent or bring your own). The for sale. Additionally, each and Thursday through Sunday fee varies from $5 to $25. Call displaying artist has the from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.   693-2107 for information. opportunity to add five pieces The show is free to the   of original work to the “bins” public. for sale All works are created by    Rockfish tourney The show will be presented RAL members.

   applications due The fifth annual Casey Firemen’s Fest offers day of fun Neal Rogers Memorial Rock- fish Tournament will be held The 31st annual Upper midnight. November 14 and 15. For an Lancaster Volunteer Firemen’s The festival also will include application call 453-3025, or Festival, including food, arts a Lively Idol singing contest         email [email protected] and crafts, children’s games, a for ages 18 and younger. First            parade (1 p.m.), go-kart racing, prize is $250, second is $100    !
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  grounds August 30. Activities Centre, Talk of the Town or is Sept. 20 begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at Radio Shack in Kilmarnock. A bass fishing tournament will be held September 20 from Local artist donates stained When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Beaverdam Park on 8687 Roaring Springs all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice Road in Gloucester. Call 693- glass; reception is August 30 the money. ~Susan Heller 2107 for more information. Mathews artist Art Miller has the country. donated a full-length stained This stained glass window glass window titled “The Pound becomes a permanent display Netters” to the Mathews Visitors at the Visitors Center and is a Center honoring the watermen reminder to visitors and resi- and their rich heritage. dents of the rich relationship of Miller, chairman of the Board the Chesapeake Bay to its water of the Bay School, is a seasoned industry. artist, a respected professor of The general public is invited art and an active community to a reception honoring the leader. His work can be found artist on Saturday, August 30, in hospitals, chapels, schools, from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments churches and businesses around will be served. Oyster garden workshop is Sept. 13 On Saturday, September 13, Registration is required and the Tidewater Oyster Gardeners must be received by Septem- Association (TOGA) will hold ber 8. Oyster seed (spat) also its annual Oyster Float Build- must be ordered in advance. ing Workshop. The workshop Both the registration and order 804-456-2094 will be held at the Small Boat forms may be downloaded 804-462-7642 Basin at VIMS at Gloucester from www.oystergardener.org. www.bestmateboatcleaning.com Point from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 642-3797 for details.

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Essex NRappahannock River Garrett’s Marina 339 Catch Penny Lane at Bowler’s Wharf, at Buoy 19 on Rappahannock River. 443-2573. Gas, ship’s store, engine repair service, boat sales, launching ramp, restrooms, showers and boat storage. www.garrettsmarina. com. Harborside Storage at Gar- rett’s Marina 443-0190. Fully enclosed dry stack storage, and open dry stack. harbor- sidestorage.com June Parker Marina 531 Church Ln., off Rt. 17, Tappahannock. 443-2131. High/dry storage, ship’s store, boat ramp, and slips. The marina is also the Sunset Point Marina at 792 Burrell’s Marina Road in Remlik is the newest and oldest marina in Middlesex County. home of Rivah Marine. Sunset is the old Burrell’s Marina on Robinson’s Creek just outside of Urbanna. The 40-slip marina also features aqua-lodge vessels that are on sale. Gloucester NGlenns Friday’s Marine Rt.s 17 and 33, full service marina, hull and 35 and 60 ton lifts, car rental Gas/diesel, some repairs, Gas/diesel, complete ship’s Glenns. 758-4131. Suzuki out- engine repair, 60-ton lift, nearby, showers, restrooms, masts and rigging, slips, store, inboard/outboard board engines sales and repair. ramp, sewage pumpout. pool and picnic area, transient restrooms, sewage pumpout, engine repairs, Suzuki dealer, Most outboards serviced, NSarah’s Creek slips. Home of River’s Inn Res- haul-out. 438-5113. Triton and Sea Pro dealer, bro- marine store. Gloucester Point Marina taurant and Crab Deck. Marina at The Tides Inn 480 kerage sales, slips, restrooms, NPerrin River Gloucester Point. (24 hours). NSevern River King Carter Dr., Irvington. launching ramp, ice. 435- B.R. Marine Service and Rail- On Rt. 1228, Marina Way, Severn River Marina On Wil- Gas/diesel, sewage pumpout, 3110. chesapeakeboatbasin. way 9417 Boatyard Ln., Bena. at Sarah’s Creek off the York let’s Creek near marker #4, mini ship’s store, showers, com. 642-2282. On the Perrin River; River. Store, food, bait, ice, 3398 Stonewall Rd., Hayes. laundry, dining, lodging, slips, NMeyer Creek ship’s store, hull and engine restrooms, showers, wet and 642-6969. A new marina off restrooms, access to golf, Yankee Point Marina At the repair, full service yard, railway. dry storage, lift. Power wash Mobjack Bay. Full service tennis and swimming pools. end of Rt. 610 in Ottoman near Restrooms. No transient slips. and paint, minor repairs. repairs with 75-ton travel, wet 438-6400. tidesinn.com. the Merry Point Ferry. Gas/ Crown Pointe Marina 9737 Jordan Marine Service Jordan and dry storage, ship’s store, Rappahannock Yachts/ diesel, free sewage pumpout, Cook’s Landing Ln., Hayes, Rd., Gloucester Point, on Sar- transient facilities and other Sanders Yacht Yard At ship’s store, repairs, slips, boat 642-6177. On Perrin River off ah’s Creek off the York River, amenities. 70 Rappahannock Rd. in sales, restrooms, launching of the York River at end of Rt. 642-4360. Sewage pumpout, Irvington. Ship’s store, slips, ramp. 462-7018. yankeepoint- 1102. Gas, diesel, ice, bait, 12-ton and 60-ton travel lifts, Lancaster repairs, restrooms. 438-5353. marina.com. pumpout, ship’s store, 20-ton 100-ton railway, paint and hull NCarter’s Creek rappyachts.com travel lift, restrooms, showers, repairs, wet and dry storage, Carter’s Cove Marina 347 NGreenvale Creek Mathews ramp, fi sh cleaning station. showers and restrooms. Carter’s Cove Dr., Weems. Greenvale Creek Marina On NCobbs Creek Fishing charters, two pools, York River Yacht Haven Deep water slips, electric Fairweather Ln. near the end Ginney Point Marina End of Rt. 235 slips plus transient slips. Gloucester Point. 642-2156. service to all slips, sewage of Rt. 624. Sewage pumpout, 628, Cobbs Creek. 725-7407. NRowes Creek At mouth of Sarah’s Creek after pumpout, laundry facilities, ship’s store, repairs, slips, At Piankatank River and Cobbs Holiday Marina Severn Wharf green marker #9. Gas, diesel, restrooms, new bath house, launching ramp. 462-0646. Creek; depth at fuel dock, Rd., on Rowes Creek off the 10 foot depth at fuel dock, wireless internet. 438-5273. greenvalecreekmarina.com. 5.5’; gas, diesel and oil; ramp, Severn River. 642-2528. Gas, sewage pumpout, ship’s store, carterscovemarina.com NIndian Creek ice, toilets and showers, elec- diesel, ice, showers, restrooms, ice, hull and engine repair, full Irvington Marina at the end of Chesapeake Boat Basin 1686 tric boat for charter. Nearby: transient slips, marine parts, service yard or do-it-yourself. Carter’s Creek Rd. in Irvington. Waverly Ave., Kilmarnock. groceries, bait, >> 40 eß3EPTEMBERß߄ß2IVAH߄ß39 More Rivah Marinas

39 >> meals and lodging. dock, 4 feet. Minor repairs lift. and Prop service. Power- engines repair and service. Engine, hull, electrical and sail and bottom painting. Small Middlesex boat sales. Deltaville Yachting Center repairs; slip rental, wet, dry, ship’s store, ice, bait and fi sh- NBroad Creek Coastal Marine Inc. Rt. 33, Rt. 33, Deltaville. 776-9898. open and covered boat stor- ing supplies. Dry storage only. Chesapeake Cove Marina Rt. Deltaville, 776-6585. Full ser- Gas, ship’s store, clubhouse, age; limited marine supplies, Sewage pumpout, showers 1110, Deltaville. 776-6855. vice boatyard for power and pool, hull and engine repair, one rental apartment. and restrooms. 725-9343. Gas and diesel fuel, sewage sail, 50-ton travel-lift, com- rigging service, forklift, travel NDavis Creek Pulley’s Marine Rt. 633, Grim- pumpout, ship’s store, hull plete engine and mechanical lift, boatel, yard storage, yacht The Marina on Davis Creek: stead, Gwynn’s Island. 725- and engine repair, restrooms, shop, specializes in repair of service. Chesapeake Yacht located (by land) at the end 3814. On Milford Haven (near Finatic fi shing charters, travel Mercury outboards, Crusader Sales, dealer for >> 42 of Davis Creek Rd., Bavon; by marker #6) north of the U. S. water - northwest of New Point Coast Guard Station. Repairs Light just off the Mobjack Bay; and service. Sales of three Lat.37-19.8’ N Long.76-17.9’ boat engine brands. 6’ water Rivah Ramps W. Deep water slips for boats depth. Ships store, fi shing to 50’,ramp usage with dry slip licenses, offi cial weigh station rental, showers and restrooms, for the Virginia Saltwater Fish- ere are directions to the Mattaponi River bridge. F orest Landing At the end gas and diesel. 725-3343. ing Tournament, ramp nearby, Hpublic boat ramps shown of Rt. 612. Turn from Rt. 360 NHorn Harbor no sewage pumpout. on the adjacent map. Lancaster north of Heathsville. Horn Harbor Marina On Rt. Narrows Marina Rt. 223, G reenvale Creek Landing: R owes Landing At the end 710, Port Haywood. 725- Gwynn’s Island. Gas, diesel, Essex From Rt. 354 near Mollusk, of Rt. 601. Turn from Rt. 360 3223. Located north of New oil, ice, depth at fueling dock, P rince Street Public Land- turn on Rt. 662, Thomas near Heathsville. Point Comfort. Gas, diesel, 10’; 27-ton lift and repairs. ing Off Rt. 360 in downtown Landing Road. C ooper’s Landing At the end ice, six-foot depth. Pool, Motel, pool, showers and toi- Tappahannock. B elle Isle State Park: From Rt. of Rt. 707. Turn south off Rt. showers, restrooms, pumpout; lets. 725-2151. D ock Street Public Landing 354 turn on Rt. 683. There is a 360 at Horsehead. 15-ton travel lift, 80-ton rail- NNorth River At the end of Dock St. in $3 fee for using this ramp. S hell Landing Off Rt. 657 (Flee- way. Hull repairs for fi berglass Mobjack Bay Marina Rt. 617, Tappahannock. ton Rd.) Turn from Rt. 360 in and wood. Covered and open North. On Blackwater Creek Mathews Reedville. slips. near marker #2. Gas, diesel Gloucester M ilford Haven Landing On C ranes Creek Landing At the NEast River and oil, depth at fuel dock, D eep Point Landing At the Gwynn’s Island. Turn from Rt. end of Rt. 666. Turn from Rt. Compass Marina 6199 East 4’ at low tide. Primarily a sail- end of Rt. 606. Turn from Rt. 198. 200 at Wicomico Church. River Rd., Mobjack (end of Rt. boat marina. Repairs to hulls, 198 at Harcum. T own Point Landing: At the 660), at the mouth of the East electrical systems, minor G loucester Point Landing end of Rt. 615. From Rt. 198 Richmond River at Mobjack Bay, enter engine repairs and bottom Near north end of York River south of Mathews Court- S imonson Landing At the end at the #5 Daymark. Floating painting. 20-ton travel lift. bridge, off Rt. 17. house, turn right onto 615. of Rt. 606. Turn from Rt. 3 docks, in-slip pumpout, up to Dockage, boat ramp, dry W illiams Landing At the end onto Rt. 608, then to Rt. 606. twin 50 amp electrical service, storage, sewage pumpout, of Rt. 1303, off Rt. 17. Middlesex T otuskey Creek Landing Off bathhouse, 17 slips for boats showers and restrooms, ice, C appahosic Landing At the Mill Stone Landing At the end Rt. 3 south of Warsaw. up to 50’, dredged to 8’ MLW. ship’s store. 725-7245. end of Rt. 618. Turn from Rt. of Rt. 608, Water View. Turn off 725-7999. compassmarina. NQueen’s Creek 614 near Sassafras. Rt. 17 onto Rt. 640, then left on Westmoreland com Q ueen’s Creek Marina, 321 T anyard Landing At the end of 608. Westmoreland State Park Zimmerman Marine Rt. 650, Walnut Acres Ln. off Rt. 198 Rt. 617. From Rt. 17 at Woods O akes/Saluda Landing At the Enter from Rt. 3. Cardinal. 725-3440. On the in Hudgins. 730-5818 offi ce. Crossroads, take Rt. 610 end of Rt. 618. Turn at stop- B onums Landing At the end west side of the East River, Sail and powerboat slips, south, then Rt. 617 right. light in Saluda. of Rt. 763. Turn from Rt. 202 about two miles from the some covered, all with elec- W arehouse Landing At the U pper Mill Creek Landing north of Callao. Mobjack Bay at navigation tric and fresh water. Quiet end of Rt. 621. From Rt. 17, At the end of Rt. 626. Near C urrioman Dock At the end marker 13; engine, hull, elec- harbor location just inside turn near Gloucester Court- Hartfi eld, take Rt. 627, then of Rt. 622. Turn from Rt. 3 in trical and radio repairs; can Queen’s Creek at mouth of house. left on Rt. 626. Montross. haul power boats up to 55’ Piankatank River. Quick boat U rbanna Creek In Urbanna B ranson Cove At the end of and sailboats up to 60’ and 35 ride to bay fi shing spots. King and Queen at the end of Virginia St. in Rt. 612. Turn from Rt. 202 tons. No dockage or marina Clubhouse, restrooms with W aterfence Landing At the municipal marina (fee for towards Coles Point. services. showers, ice, covered picnic end of Rt. 611. Turn off Rt. 14 out-of town users). C oles Point Plantation Off of NMilford Haven area, children’s play area, fi sh at Shanghai. Rt. 728, Coles Point. Gwynn’s Island Boatel Rt. 669, cleaning station, ample park- Northumberland C olonial Beach Landing At the Hudgins, next to the Milford ing. Land boat/trailer storage King William L odge Landing At the end of end of Rt. 633. Turn from Rt. Haven Coast Guard Station. also available. QCMarina@ West Point Landing Turn Rt. 712. Turn from Rt. 360 in 205 between Oak Grove and Gas and oil, depth at fueling aol.com. off Rt. 33 near west end of Callao. Colonial Beach.

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storage. Rd, near Urbanna. 758-5450. Fishing Bay Harbor Marina Full-service boatyard, hull and 519 Deagles Rd., Deltaville. engine repairs, ship’s store, 776-6800. Gas and diesel, pumpout, 30-ton travel lift, sewage pumpout, ship’s store, swimming pool, restrooms, modern restrooms, swimming onshore winter storage, gas, pool, laundromat, bicycles, 99 covered slips. WiFi, ValvTect marine fuel, NLocklies Creek fl oating and fi xed, open and Locklies Marina Rt. 621, Top- covered slips. fi shingbay.com, ping. 758-2871. Gas and e-mail: info@fi shingbay.com diesel fuel, ship’s store, dry NJackson Creek storage, charter boats moor Deltaville Boat Yard Rt. 683, at the facility, restrooms, two Deltaville, 776-8900. Hull and launching ramps, boat rentals, engine repair, dry storage, picnic tables. fi berglass repair, carpentry Regent Point Marina Inc. Top- work, travel lift, full rigging ping. 758-4457. Sailboats services, full service yard. only. Sewage pumpout, clean Deltaville Marina 274 Bucks- restrooms and showers, boat view Ln., Deltaville, 776- ramp for leaseholders, play- 9812. Gas and diesel, sewage ground for children, covered pumpout, ship’s store, picnic area, storage lockers, restrooms, swimming pool, and boatyard service includ- Laundromat. ing hauling and ground stor- NLaGrange Creek age available. Remlik Marina and Mike’s NRappahannock River Marine Services 485 Burch B.E.S.T. Boatyard, >> 44 Coastal Marine, Inc. FULL-SERVICE BOATYARD POWER & SAIL * œ˜iÊ­nä{®ÇÇȇÈxnxÊUÊ>ÝÊ­nä{®ÇÇȇÇÎä{Ê UÊxä‡Ìœ˜Ê >Àˆ˜iÊ/À>ÛiˆvÌ® UÊ œ“«iÌiÊ ˜}ˆ˜iÊ>˜`Ê iV >˜ˆV>Ê- œ« UÊ iÀVÕÀÞÊ"ÕÌLœ>À`Ê*>ÀÌÃÊ>˜`Ê-iÀۈVi UÊ ÀÕÃ>`iÀÊ ˜}ˆ˜iÊ->iÃÊ>˜`Ê-iÀۈVi UÊ-«ÊiVˆ>ˆâˆ˜}ʈ˜Ê iV >˜ˆV>Ê1«}À>`iÃÊEÊ,i«œÜiÀ Now you can test ride the Can-Am Spyder roadster. The next dimension in open road riding. Come to Mid Atlantic Marine for a demo ride.

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43 >> Rt. 639, Crafton Road near Lottsburg. Deep Lewisetta. Gas/diesel, sewage charters, Cruises (dinner, Quarter Rd. near Christchurch water slips with easy access pumpout, launching ramp, sunset or destination), Boat/ Westmoreland School, boatel, 30-ton travel to Bay and river. Gas/diesel, sand beach, heated pool, canoe rentals. 580-7292 NMattox Creek lift, boat rentals for day fi sh- sewage pumpout, ship’s store, laundry room, restrooms/ ingrambaymarina.com Harbor View Marina Rt. 664 ing, gas, diesel, dry storage, laundry, restrooms, full repairs, showers, boat with trailer stor- NYeocomico River in Oak Grove, Slip rentals, ship’s store, bait, bath house, 25 ton travelift. 529-6767. age, 200 covered and open K rantz Marine Railway On Rt. showers, pool, snack bar, boat launch, ramp, ABC off, hull Lewisetta Marina At the end slips, transients welcome. 622, Harryhogan Rd. Sewage sales and repairs, fuel, sewage and mechanical repair. 758- of Rt. 624. Gas/diesel, sewage 529-6868. pumpout, ship’s store (hard- pump-out. 224-9265. 4067. bestboatyard.com. pumpout, ship’s store, ABC NGreat Wicomico River ware and marine supplies NMonroe Bay NRobinson Creek off, ice, hull and engine repair, Great Wicomico Marine Off Rt. only), hull and engine repair, Nightingale’s Motel and Sunset Point Marina, 792 Bur- boat rentals, fi shing and cruise 200 at Burgess, gas, launch- restrooms, slip rentals. 529- Marina 101 Monroe Bay Ave. rell’s Marina Rd., private gated charters, restrooms, launching ing ramp, restrooms, showers. 6851. Transient slips, restrooms, marina with 40 slips on Robin- ramp. 529-7299. 453-3516. restaurant next door, motel son Creek, hand made rock- NCockrell’s Creek NTowles Creek Richmond accommodations. 224-7956. fi sh, fl ounder and trout tackle Buzzards Point Marina At the Ingram Bay Marina At the NMorattico Creek Stanford’s Marina and Railway on sale, restrooms and bath end of Buzzards Point Rd. in end of Rt. 609 (Remo W helan’s Marina At the end 829 Robin Grove Ln. Working houses, pump-out facilities, Fairport. Restrooms w/show- Rd.) Wicomico Church. Cov- of Rt. 647 in Farnham on boatyard, slip rentals, haul ramp, picnic tables and gas ers, gas/diesel, ice, pumpout ered boathouse slips up to the Rappahannock River and lift, wooden boat repairs, grills for family oriented occa- service, 70 in-water slips, 100 48 feet, Outside slips up to and Morattico Creek. Gas, marine store. 224-7644. sions, and aqua-lodge vessels dry storage, WIFI service, 60 feet. Shell Gas/diesel, ship’s store and snacks, boat Monroe Bay Marina 331 Lafay- for sale. (804) 758-5016. Tangier Island ferry service, Sewage pumpout, Ship’s repairs, launching ramp, etter St. 95 rental slips, water NUrbanna Creek picnic area, Located near res- store, Tackle/bait shop, ABC off, restrooms/showers, and electric, bathrooms, Dozier’s Port Urbanna Yacht- taurants. 453-3545. Deep boat ramp, Restrooms, sales of boat and engines, onsite security. 224-7544. ing Center 1 Waterfront St., Fairport Marina At the end of showers, Captain’s lounge, travel lift. 394-9500. whel- Winkie Doodle Point Marina Urbanna. 758-0000. Hull and Polly Cove Rd. near Reedville, Rental cottages. Fishing ansmarina.com. 65 rental slips, bathrooms, engine repair, restrooms, out- gas/diesel, ship’s store and side boat storage facilities, restaurant, restrooms. 453- covered slips to 70’, club- 5002. house and 40-ton lift. NLittle Wicomico River Urbanna Bridge Marina At Chesapeake Bay Camp-Resort Can we offer you a lift? foot of Watling St. adjacent to Near Lilian. 20 covered slips, Urbanna Creek Bridge. (540) store, hot showers, swimming 226-5357. 44 slips, transient pool, mini-golf, pavilion, 11 dock, bath and shower facili- air-conditioned cabins for rent, ties, pumpout station, recre- breakfast served Sun. Over- ational area, restaurant access, night and annual slip rentals. apartment complex for yearly 453-3430. rental, mobile mechanics, Cockrell’s Marine Railway Near Urbanna, Va. convenient to gas and diesel Heathsville. Hull and engine (804) 758-1099 or (800) 718-5737 pumps. repair, sewage pumpout, Urbanna Town Marina At foot launching ramp. 453-3560. www.eastcoastboatlifts.com of Virginia St. 32 slips, 16 tran- Smith Point Marina Off Rt. 652 sient. Bath and shower facili- near Sunnybank. Full service, ties, laundry, pumpout station, covered and uncovered slips, handicapped accessible. 758- ramp, forklift and 12 ton travel Boat Lift Features Boat Lift Types 5440. lift, camping, bathhouse, laun- Urbanna Yachting Center At dry, and new ship’s store. Tran- • Hot Dip Galvanized Steel Construction • Low Profi le foot of Watling St., Urbanna. sients welcome. Wi-Fi, cable • Stainless Steel Cables • Personal Watercraft 758-2342. Full-service yard, available. One mile to the Bay. gas and diesel fuel, transient 453-4077. smithpointmarina. • GFCI Protected Motors (standard & rotation) space, pumpout facilities, 25 com e-mail: dan@smithpoint- • Enclosed Covers • Overhead Beam ton travel lift. marina.com NLodge Creek • Standard & Custom Design • Aluminum Overhead Beam Northumberland Olverson’s Lodge Creek • Optional Remote Controls • Boathouse NCoan River Marina Inc. At the end of Coan River Marina 3170 Lake Rt. 623 (Melrose Rd.) near

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water and electric. 224-9560. 728 in Coles Point, Slip rent- boats can be rented Memo- Resort Rt. 608 in Kinsale, 96 and boat yard. The Mooring NPotomac River als, boat ramp, fuel, store, rial Day–Labor Day. Kayaking deep water slips in protected Restaurant. 472-2044. portkin- Colonial Beach Yacht Center boat yard, sewage pumpout, classes and tours are also held harbor, transients welcome. sale.com. 1787 Castlewood Dr. 200 campground, pool, restau- periodically. 493-8821. Ship’s store, fuel, electric, laun- White Point Marina 175 Marina Slip Marina with covered and rant, fi shing pier, biking/hiking NYeocomico River dry, modern bath houses, slip Drive in Kinsale. Slip rentals, fl oating berths, transients trails, cabin rentals. 472-3955. Kinsale Harbour Yacht Club rentals, boat ramp, sewage fuel, sewage pumpout, show- welcome, fuel, ship’s store, colespoint.com. and Restaurant Rt. 203 in pumpout, pool, laundry, picnic ers, haul-out/railway facilities, boat yard w/30 ton marine Westmoreland State Park Rt. Kinsale. Deep water slips, area, restaurant, campground, full service repairs. 472-2977. lift, sewage pump-out, bath- 3, West of Montross, A public showers, swimming pool, lodging. Full-service marina whitepointmarina.com. house, swimming beach, play boat ramp is located at the tennis court, and restaurant. ground, pub, restaurant. 224- park. Gas, ice, bait and fi sh- Transients welcome. 472- 7230. cbycmarina.com ing supplies are available for 2514. Middlesex Art Guild to Coles Point Plantation Port Kinsale Marina and Rt. sale. Paddleboats and row- feature one woman show There is a word that best synergy found within her neck- describes Jacquie Colligan and laces, bracelets, earrings, etc. that word is polyphiloprogeni- Not only has Colligan traveled tive! and seen the world, but she now The Middlesex Art Guild creates art from the very miner- Gallery at 217 Virginia Street in als she once walked past while Urbanna will feature this multi- absorbing the varied cultural talented and much admired societies that live above these artist in a one woman show beautiful treasures. Each hand- September 5-28. Everyone is crafted piece is one-of-a-kind encouraged to come and experi- assembled and instilled with ence the visual and ornamental the unique insight and intuition pleasures created by this fasci- that only she could imagine by nating artist. pulling together her past with Colligan was eager to expe- the object in hand to create this rience life at the age of 16 beautiful art in the present. when she began her solitary The Virginia Watercolor travels across the continents. Society chose Colligan for its Each new country she traveled 2007 exhibit in Hampton and its through and lived in brought an 2008 exhibit in Roanoke. She ever-expanding awareness and received a blue ribbon in the appreciation for artistic expres- 2008 Art on the Half Shell Fine sion in a multitude of media Art and Crafts Festival. forms. For those who haven’t looked Art education is a constant up the 20-letter word in the open- passion of Colligan for she has ing sentence, it means: “very sought out and studied with imaginative and extremely pro- numerous accomplished artists. lifi c.” This describes Colligan’s These many artists include the one woman art exhibit at the much-published watercolor- Middlesex Art Guild Gallery. ist John Salminen, the famous The public is invited to a Canadian landscapist Brian reception on Saturday, Septem- Atyeo, and instructional water- ber 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the color artist George James. gallery in Urbanna. The recep- But painting and drawing are tion is generously sponsored by not the only thing that Colligan Ann Meekins of Ann Meekins is made of. Jewelry is the soul of Realty. This event is free and this artist. Jewelry created from open to the public. precious and semi-precious For more details about the stones gathered from all parts of Middlesex Art Guild, call 758- this earth. And in that lays the 9080. eß3EPTEMBERß߄ß2IVAH߄ß45 Family Fun Day to feature music, Chesapeake games, rides, exhibits and food Yacht Sales This year’s Urbanna Family watermelon-eating contest for questions about their organiza- Fun Day from 3 to 7 p.m. on all ages with prizes sponsored tions. Remember volunteers New Arrivals Saturday, August 30, at the by Rappahannock Jewelry and are always needed! 2009 Catalina 309 $109,900 Dealer for: Urbanna firehouse promises to Urbanna Republic. Admission will remain as 2009 Catalina 350 $199,899 be filled with an afternoon of There will be a hayride always $2 for adults and $1 for 2009 Carolina Classic 28 $199,785 fun games and a good time for sponsored by Bethpage Camp- school-age children. Children all ages. Resort, fire truck rides, and the under 5 years will be admitted Pre-Owned Boats For Sale There will a carnival theme popular dunking booth. The big free. 2003 Catalina 320 $89,950 this year. slide will return and a variety “With gas prices high, come 1997 Catalina 28 $39,900 “Sweet Justice” will perform of carnival games featured. to the Urbanna Family Fun 1999 Carolina Classic 25 $49,900 from 4 to 7 p.m. “Sweet Justice The Middlesex County Sher- Day yearly celebration,” said 2001 Wellcraft 24 $25,900 plays a variety of music and is iff’s Office will have a display; Brooks. “Bring your chair very well known in this area, the Middlesex County Animal or blanket, your family, and Large Inventory Used Power & Sail Boats and we are very happy to have Control Officer will again have neighbors and come out and (804) 776-9898 them join us this year,” said some pet adoptions available; help support your local volun- www.cysboat.com event chair Lois Jean Brooks. and the Virginia State Police teer fire department and the Charlie Culley will again will again give out information woman’s auxiliary. serve as DJ and sound man. to keep us all safe. Family Fun Day is sponsored New this year will be an old- The Urbanna Fire Depart- by the Woman’s Auxiliary of fashioned cake walk, silent ment and Central Middlesex the Middlesex Volunteer Fire auction with all kinds of great Volunteer Rescue Squad will Department and the Town of Call 435-1701 or 758-2328 items including a golf package be on hand to assist and answer Urbanna. from the Tides Inn, and fun to advertise in the Fall Rivah. games for all ages. &UN&ASHIONSs(OSTESS'IFTSs#ASWELL--ASSEYs#ARDSs,AMPS Urbanna Baptist Church Daycare will sponsor its train Christmas is already here! ride for the little ones. Tropical/Nautical Ornaments 7EDDING'IFTSs4OYSs'OURMET'OODIES The Middlesex High School URBANNA REPUBLIC cheerleaders will have a bake Fresh Fall sale and will demonstrate some & of their routines. Fashions There will be free balloons ORKTOWN EPUBLIC for all children sponsored by Y R Arriving Daily! Citizens and Farmers Bank. EVB will distribute free giveaways for all the children, Jimmy Buffett’s and BB&T will offer free water while supplies last. Margaritaville The special guests this year t-shirts, fl ip fl ops, sandals, and boat shoes to visit with all the children will be Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Food will consist of Fire- house hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, homemade barbe- cue with homemade slaw, snow cones, soft drinks, homemade lemonade and popcorn. Also returning will be the Between Near the No Strings Attached puppet the Rivers Downing Bridge show from Urbanna Baptist at Hartfield Tappahannock Church, and entertainment by (804) 776-7766 (804) 445-8300 the Urbanna Oyster Festival 321 Water St., Yorktown 230 Virginia Street, Urbanna 5NIQUE4ABLE3ETTINGSs.APKINSs#OASTERS 757.969.5500 Queen contestants and Little 804.758.3003 Life is too short not to browse. Open 7 Days. Miss Spat contestants. Returning will be the popular *EWELRY *EWELRY *EWELRYs.AUTICAL'IFTSs(OME$ECORs(ATS

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Size: 142 square miles 142 square Size: A model of the “Miss Ann” is now on display at the Middlesex Art Guild Gallery in Urbanna. The model is on loan

N to the gallery by Stuart Painter of White Stone. It was built by the longtime captain of the Miss Ann, Clarence Smith. The gallery is open Fridays and Saturdays (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sundays (1 to 3 p.m.). Call 758-9080 for more information.

stories abound dating back to plan was named the Urbanna Urbanna. Open 8:30 a.m.–4:30 History the Revolutionary and Civil wars. Plan, but it was never instituted. p.m., Mon.–Fri. 758-2613. iddlesex County was During these wars, plantations In 1862, several Yankee war- Chamber of Commerce Mformed around 1669 from such as Providence and Rosegill ships bombarded the town but Lancaster County, which makes it were bombarded and looted. legend has it that the only thing Urbanna Business Association, one of the oldest English settle- Stingray Point near Deltaville the Yanks killed was an old hare. Urbanna. (800) 523-4711. ments in the United States. Many gained immortal fame as the One of the cannonballs did hit Urbanna Oyster Festival Foun- plantation homes still stand from spot where Captain John Smith the old courthouse, which today dation. 758-0368. the Colonial era and it is rich in was nearly killed by a stingray. is the Middlesex Woman’s Club history that spans nearly 350 Three centuries ago ships from building on Virginia St. Services years. London, Liverpool, Bristol and During the bombardment ABC Store Urbanna, Virginia St.; Bordered by the Rappa- Glasgow were common sights on the townsfolk congregated on Deltaville, Rt. 3 hannock and Piankatank rivers Urbanna Creek. Just across the the creek bank near where the Churches Middlesex Ministerial and the Chesapeake Bay, much creek from Urbanna is Rosegill, Urbanna Bridge is located today. of its history centers around the one of the oldest plantations in Legend has it that an old man by Middlesex water. The town of Urbanna was America. It was for many years a the name of Montague stood at County formed in 1680 as a center center of infl uence in the Colony the top of the hill and whenever for shipping tobacco and a power in the political and he saw a fl ash of a cannon fi ring from surrounding commercial life of this area. It he would scream “squat” and Don’t Miss... plantations. was the home of fi ve generations the townsfolk would squat down Urbanna was of Wormeleys, one of the most to the ground. Welcome to Middlesex County to Welcome Urbanna Family the county seat infl uential families in the colony. ■ until 1852 when Colonial governors Sir Henry Government Fun Day it was moved to Chicheley and Lord Howard of Middlesex County Administrator ■ Wings and Wheels Saluda, a more Effi ngham made Rosegill their Charles M. Culley Jr., Court- ■ Monte Carlo at central location home. house annex, Saluda. Open the Rivah for area citizens. During the Civil War, General 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Mon.–Fri. Throughout the George McClellan formulated a 758-4330. county are homes built plan of attack to take Richmond Urbanna Town Administra- in the 1700’s and wartime by starting from Urbanna. The tor Lewis Filling, Cross St.,

48߄ß2IVAH߄ß3EPTEMBERß e Association, Chauncey Mann, T ennis Courts Taber Park, Public Beach Wake Beach at the fishing boats are concentrated Urbanna Creek, 758-4349. 776-9171, will refer according Urbanna (for residents and end of Rt. 627. on Locklies Creek and in the to denomination. guests of town residents) and Swimming Pools Town of Deltaville area. The Bethpager, a To change or update Middlesex Library Middlesex County Deltaville Community Associa- Urbanna and Deltaville Com- 44-passenger deadrise, cruises information, contact lchowning@ Public Library Urbanna Branch, tion (for residents and guests of munity Association in Deltaville from Bethpage Camp-Resort or ssentinel.com. 758-5717. Deltaville Branch, the Deltaville area). (for residents and guests of resi- 776-7362. Ball Fields Deltaville Ball Park, dents). T rash and Recycling Deltaville home of the Deltaville Deltas, a Public Docks Day mooring at Convenience Center on Rt. semipro baseball team. Games Millstone Landing in Water 33 across from Rt. 660 (Jack- scheduled on weekends in the View. son Creek Rd.), open daily 8 spring and summer. Boating and Fishing Charter a.m.–5 p.m.; the Saluda Con- venience Center at Stormont on Faraway Rd. (Rt. 705), VISIT and ENJOY open daily except Thurs. from Deltaville’s 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; the Jamaica Convenience Center on Rt. Philippi Christian Church FIND YOUR TREASURE! 640 near Church View, open (Disciples of Christ) ACTS 11:26 Handcrafted originals set in 14kt gold and daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; the authentic reproductions made from Atocha Silver. Hartfield Convenience Center Worship: 9 & 11 a.m. - Classes: 10 a.m. on Rt. 730 in Hartfield, open 230 Virginia Street Urbanna, Va. daily 6 a.m.–8 p.m. For infor- Mike Cook, Pastor 804-776-6230 

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804.758.9103 804.758.5440 Dine under the palms Caribbean-style. Kick back for boss barbecue or lick a tall ice cream cone. Order a heaping seafood platter or settle down for pizza and beer. Urbanna’s restaurants satisfy many tastes — from home style to gourmet.

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