Section C February 18, 2016 Rappahannock Record www.rrecord.com Kilmarnock, VA AreaSports 2ECREATION s &ISHING s (IGH 3CHOOL 4EAMS Red Devils finish first in conference varsity basketball by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Lancaster High beat Washington 8SYVREQIRX & Lee, 58-46, last Tuesday to win its final regular season game of the GLEQTMSRWLMT season to finish in first place and earn a bye in this week’s Conference #43 TQ*IF tournament. EX0ERGEWXIV The Red Devils will host the winner of a Rappahannock County versus Rappahannock (Richmond County) in the fourth for the win. Coleman quarterfinal at 7 p.m. tonight, Febru- scored eight of his team’s 17 in the 0ERGEWXIV,MKLXSSO[VIWXPIVWXSXLI6IKMSR%XSYVREQIRXPEWX7EXYVHE][MXL½ZIUYEPMJ]MRKJSV ary 18, at LHS. Second-place Nor- XLIWXEXI+VSYT%XSYVREQIRXXLMW[IIOIRHERHX[S½RMWLMRKEWWXEXIEPXIVREXIW*VSQPIJXWXEXI fourth, when the Devils sank 12 of 19 thumberland will host the winner of free throws. Darrian Doggett added UYEPM½IVWERHEPXIVREXIWEVI(ERMIP4V]SV(IERHVI;EHI7EQ&SYMW2MGOPEYW*SVH/IRMUYI7XI[EVX an Essex versus Colonial Beach quar- 7LIVMHER*SVHERH.EQMI'SEXIW&SYMWERH7XI[EVXEVIVIKMSREPGLEQTMSRWPhoto by Traci Ford 11 points for the Devils and Rasul terfinal. The two semifinal winners Redmond finished with eight. will meet in the conference champi- Cullen Bell scored 14 points and onship game at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb- DL Kelley 11 to lead the Eagles. Five Lancaster wrestlers ruary 20, at LHS. In JV action, the Devils capped Against the Eagles last Tuesday, a 17-1 season with a 70-57 win over James Coleman scored 18 points to Washington & Lee. lead eight LHS scorers and turn in the Christian Sutton scored a game- qualify for state tournament game high. high 24 points to lead three double- After trailing by a point at the end digit scorers for Lancaster, which took by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi of one, Lancaster got eight points, a 33-20 lead at the half. Sutton scored including six on three-pointers, from 11 in the first half, but did most of his Lancaster High seniors Sam Bouis Coleman to go on a 15-9 run and take work in the fourth quarter, scoring 10 and Kenique Stewart will defend their a 31-26 lead into the half. of Lancaster’s 26 points. state titles Friday and Saturday, February Lancaster put up another three Arik Clayton finished with 14 19 and 20, in the Group 1A state tourna- unanswered in the third and four points and Terren Hardin added 11. ment at Salem Civic Center. Bouis and Stewart were among five Red Devils to qualify for the state at last SCOREBOARD weekend’s Region 1A East tournament at Northampton High School. Lancaster :EVWMX]FS]WFEWOIXFEPP February 18: took 10 wrestlers to the region tourna- Lancaster 58, Washington & Lee 46 Conference #43 tournament semifinals at ment, where Rappahannock County .:FS]WFEWOIXFEPP higher seeds scored 227.5 points to win the team Lancaster 70, Washington & Lee 57 February 20: championship in the 13-team tourna- :EVWMX]KMVPWFEWOIXFEPP Conference #43 tournament final at Lan- Lancaster 56, Essex 32 caster High School, 8 p.m. ment. Riverheads was second with 178.5 Lancaster 57, Rappahannock County 55 :EVWMX]KMVPWFEWOIXFEPP points, Mathews third with 138 points .:KMVPWFEWOIXFEPP and Lancaster fourth with 113.5 points. February 17: Lancaster 22, Essex 12 Conference #43 tournament semifinals at “As a team, I thought we had a good Rappahannock County 44, Lancaster 28 tournament,” said LHS coach Craig higher seeds ;VIWXPMRK February 20: Oren. “In practice last week, we worked Region 1A East tournament Conference #43 tournament final at Lan- on attacking offensively and wres- 1. Rappahannock County 227.5. 2. Riv- caster High School, 6 p.m. tling with more intensity and the guys erheads 178.5. 3. Mathews 138. 4. Lan- ;VIWXPMRK responded to that challenge. All of the caster 113.5. February 19-20: pivotal matches were fought hard. Some 9TGSQMRKKEQIW Group 1A tournament at Salem Civic we won, some we lost, but the effort in :EVWMX]FS]WFEWOIXFEPP Center, Salem the fight was solid. “We placed seven of our 10 wrestlers in the top six, which was pretty good. I Boys & Girls Club to was pleased with the way we finished fourth as a team, even though we were missing four of our 14 weight classes.” 0ERGEWXIV´W(ERMIP4V]SV[SVOWJSVXLITMRHYVMRKEVIKMSREPQEXGL Bouis claimed his third regional PEWX 7EXYVHE] 4V]SV E ½VWX]IEV [VIWXPIV UYEPM½IH JSV XLI WXEXI host Cub Scout Lock-in heavyweight title last Saturday, going XSYVREQIRXPhoto by Traci Ford 3-0 in the tourney with three pins. He’ll The Boys & Girls Club of the emergency services presentation, a defend his state championship this week- Northern Neck, 517 North Main Northern Neck Electric presentation, end along with Stewart, who went 3-0 Street, Kilmarnock, working in con- and several craft projects to include with two pins and a forfeit to win gold junction with The Rivers District of the building of a Pinewood derby in the 152 weight class. Stewart won his the Heart of Virginia Council, Boy race car. There also will be an indoor second regional title and was named the Scouts of America, will host a Cub campfire full of activities as well as region’s Most Outstanding Wrestler. Scout Lock-in February 19 and Feb- age-appropriate movies. “Sam continues to improve every ruary 20. Attendees are asked to bring sleep- match, especially his patience and ability This free activity is open to all cur- ing bags or blanket and a pillow for to capitalize on his opponent’s mistakes,” rent Cub Scouts. However, all boys sleeping. Parents of current non- said Oren. ages of 6-10 are invited, reported scouts are asked to attend a 15-minute Senior Daniel Pryor took fourth at 182 director Phillip A. Mumford. Dinner presentation Friday evening follow- with a 2-2 record to qualify for state. and breakfast are included. ing dinner or during breakfast at 8:30 “Daniel wrestled some really physical Activities will begin at 6 p.m. a.m. when they come to pick up their matches to finish fourth and qualify for Friday and end around 9 a.m. Satur- sons. state,” said Oren. “He has been a quick day morning. Boys & Girls Club staff and Scout study of the sport this year. Qualifying Planned activities include an out- volunteers will be there throughout for state as a first-year wrestler is pretty door cooking demonstration by the the night; parents are urged to partici- rare, but you could see it was possible as Old Dominion Dutch Oven group, an pate, yet not required. the season progressed.” Junior Deandre Wade went 3-2 in the 120 weight class and freshman Nicklaus Northumberland Little Ford was 2-2 in the 113 weight class to (IERHVI;EHITMRWLMWSTTSRIRXEXXLI6IKMSR%)EWXXSYVREQIRX both finish fourth and state qualify. ERH UYEP½IH XS VITVIWIRX 0ERGEWXIV EX XLMW [IIOIRH´W +VSYT % “Deandre started the tournament with QEXGLIWPhoto by Traci Ford two wins to put him in the semifinal, and League raffle under way after losing in the semifinal came back in the consolation semifinal and scored The Northumberland County Little Proceeds benefit the non-profit a come-from-behind victory,” said Oren. League (NCLL) is conducting a raffle. NCLL, said Bowis. Tickets are $5 “I was also really pleased with Nick- Prizes will be drawn during opening each, or five for $20. laus,” he added. “He has been wrestling ceremonies April 9 at the NCLL Com- To purchase tickets, visit northum- flat lately due to a knee injury, but he put plex, 529 Academic Lane, Heathsville. berlandlittleleague.com. the injury aside and wrestled with the Winners need not be present, said intensity he wrestled with earlier this NCLL board member Sarah Bowis. season and it paid off. Qualifying for Prizes will include a Truth Reels fish- SPORTS state as a freshman is a great accomplish- ing reel, courtesy of Truth Reels; iPad ment and should give him confidence for mini, courtesy of Northern Neck Com- SHORT next week’s tournament.” puter Solutions; $500 cash, courtesy of Sheridan Ford (132) and Jamie Coates Bevans Oysters; crab feast, courtesy of Little River Seafood; dinner for two (160) just missed a definite spot in the Q4EVOJVMIRHW state tournament, going 2-2 in the respec- at the Crazy Crab Restaurant; and a Northern Neck pewter bracelet, cour- The Friends of Belle Isle will meet tive weight classes to finish fifth as state at 5 p.m. Monday, March 7, at the Vis- alternates. If any of the top four wrestlers tesy of Burkes Fine Jewelers. Also, a half-day fishing trip, cour- itors Center at Belle Isle State Park, in their weight classes can’t compete this 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. New weekend, they will wrestle. tesy of the Midnight Sun; cruise for two, courtesy of Tangier and Rappah- members are welcome. “Sheridan and Jamie had solid perfor- The group supports the park through mances, but came up just short of state- annock Cruises; four 24-ounce Tervis tumblers with lids, courtesy of NCLL; advocacy, volunteerism, community qualifying,” said Oren. relations, event and program sponsor- Also wrestling for Lancaster were $50 gift card to Tri-Star Supermarket, courtesy of Chesapeake Accounting ship, fundraising and special projects. Matthew Brocklebank (195), Will Parker Activities include Music by the River, (138) and Matthew Pittman (145). 2SVXLYQFIVPERH´W'EPIF(EZMW[EWXLI6IKMSR%)EWXVYRRIVYTMR Group; and a Fall 2016 or Spring 2017 XLI [IMKLXGPEWW Photo by Traci Ford NCLL registration, courtesy of NCLL. a 5k trail run and Easter egg hunt. INSIDE:8MHI'LEVX+MVPW&EWOIXFEPP2I[+SPJ4VS7GLSSPW&YWMRIWW '*IFVYEV] RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD /MPQEVRSGO:MVKMRME SPORTS SHORTS
Q;EXIVJS[P7LS[ The Rappahannock River Waterfowl Show will be held March 19 and 20 at the White Stone Firehouse. For tickets to Preview Night March 18 ($60 per person), call 435-6355, email [email protected], or visit rrws.org. The show features paintings, carvings, decoys, prints, jewelry, photography, sculptures, door prizes, raffles and complimen- tary show prints. Admission is $8; children under 12 admitted free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 19 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 20. Q7X4EXVMGO´W HIWWIVXKEQIHE] The annual St. Patrick’s des- sert game day will be held at 12:30 p.m. March 18 at De Sales Hall, Kilmarnock. Mahjong, bridge, canasta, bunco, Scrabble, pinochle and other game players 0ERGEWXIV´W7LEQTERI6IHQSRHMWJSYPIHSRXLIWLSXEW)WWI\,MKL´W/,SRSV 0ERGEWXIV´W/EWL]E.SLRWSRFEXXPIWJSVEVIFSYRHHYVMRK are welcome. KIXWELERHSRLIV[VMWXHYVMRKE.:KEQIPEWX8LYVWHE]4LSXSF]0MWE,MRXSR:EPHVMKLM E.:KEQIEKEMRWX)WWI\4LSXSF]0MWE,MRXSR:EPHVMKLM To reserve a table, call Lorri Amidon, 462-6140. Tables of four are $25. Make checks pay- able to: Women of St. Francis. Send your reservation request and Lady Devils end season with a win; check to Lorri Amidon, P.O. Box 220, Mollusk, VA 22517.
Q7TE]RIYXIV TVSKVEQ conference tournament is under way The Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck will offer by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi ing the Panthers to tie the game a 50% spay/neuter rebate pro- at 38 to end the third. gram February 23 through The varsity Lady Devils The Lady Devils held a March 18 to permanent resi- capped a four-game win- 27-21 lead at the half before dents of Lancaster, Northum- ning streak and ended regular Rappahannock County rallied berland, Richmond and West- season play with a 56-32 win for a 17-11 third-quarter run to moreland counties. The rebate, over Essex last Thursday. tie the contest. not to exceed $50 per animal, With the end-of-season run, Lancaster hit 11-of-15 free applies to dogs and cats. Lancaster earned a home berth throws in the fourth to edge the No forms need to be filled in this week’s Conference #43 Panthers, who were only 7-of- out. Owners just make an tournament as the third-place 14 at the foul line in the fourth. appointment with the veteri- seed and was scheduled to host For the night, the Lady Devils narian of their choice, pay the sixth-place Essex February 17. sank 18-of-29 free throws. bill and then send proof of pay- The winner will go to Nor- Aloni Scott finished with 13 ment to the Animal Welfare thumberland tonight, February points for Lancaster and Skyler League, P. O. Box 975, White 18, to play the second-place Henderson scored 11. Stone, VA 22578, postmarked Lady Indians, who received In JV action, Lancaster split no later than April 11. a first-round bye. Colonial against conference teams last Beach finished in first place week. The Lady Devils ended Q8I\EGSW and will play the winner of a the season at home last Thurs- Tales of the Texacos, by Car- Rappahannock County versus day with a 22-12 win over roll Lee Ashburn is available for Rappahannock (Richmond Essex. Kashya Johnson paced $20 in Kilmarnock at the Sports County) game in a semifinal Lancaster with 11 points. Centre, 60 South Main Street; February 19. The conference Lancaster took a 14-8 first- Kilmarnock Museum, 76 North championship will be played at half lead after holding the Main Street; and Lester’s Barber 6 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 0ERGEWXIV´W7O]PIV,IRHIV Lady Trojans to a single field Shop, Irvington Road. at Lancaster. WSRTEWWIWXLIFEPPEVSYRH goal in the first quarter. Essex 0ERGEWXIV´W >]LOIME &YPPSGO MW JSYPIH F] )WWI\ ,MKL´W The book chronicles the Texa- Against Rappahannock ER )WWI\ HIJIRHIV HYVMRK answered by holding Lancaster VMKLX HYVMRKEZEVWMX]KEQIPEWX[IIOPhoto by Lisa cos team from its beginning as County last Monday, Lancaster ZEVWMX] EGXMSR Photo by Lisa to two points in the second ,MRXSR:EPHVMKLM the Kilmarnock Softball Team took an eight-point lead in ,MRXSR:EPHVMKLM quarter on a field goal by Har- to the Kilmarnock Texacos to the first quarter and held off a mony Taylor. points for Lancaster. ington last Monday. the Lancaster Texacos from 1957 come-back attempt by the Pan- six in the second quarter and Essex went scoreless in the Rappahannock County Johnson finished with 10 through 1972. The book includes thers for a 57-55 win. Zyhkeia another eight in the fourth fourth quarter and put up four jumped to a 27-12 first-half points to lead Lancaster, and photos, humorous stories, stats, , Bullock spread out 19 points when Lancaster rallied for 19 points in the second half. lead and went on to beat the Taylor and D. Carter scored profiles and information on the to lead Lancaster. She scored points for the win after allow- Taylor finished with six Lady Devils, 44-28, in Wash- seven each. Texettes girls softball team. BRIDGE BOWLING RESULTS Virginia Motor Speedway’s 0EHMIWPIEKYI over Ace Hardware. Debbie RESULTS For the week of February 8, the Dobson posted 130 and 97 with a Animal Welfare League won 3 322 set. Darlene Griffith bowled 47th season to open April 2; Twelve pairs of duplicate games from Yeatman’s Forklift. a 99 game and Beverley Benson bridge were in play February 2 at For the Animal Welfare a 92 game. Hills Quarter. League, Cathy Pophamus bowled Ace Hardware’s Shona Winners north/south were first, a 105 game twice with a 305 Pacheco rolled a 100 game and driver registration continues Tot Winstead and Betty Thorn- set. Betty Evans rolled 104 for Cathy Hoskins a 96 game. Preparations are already sions. p.m. Mondays through Fridays. ton; second, Jane Jarvis and 2 games with a 306 set. Kathy Express Auto won 2 games under way to open the 47th The speedway is now Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Marsha Chapman; and third, Fran Taylor rolled 105 for 2 games. over R.P.Waller. Sandra Evans season of action at Virginia accepting competitor registra- Speedway at 4426 Tidewa- Green and Daria Lowe. Gayle Conrad tallied 117, 112 bowled 101 and 114 with a 299 Motor Speedway on April 2 tions. Competitors can obtain ter Trail, Jamaica, is an ASA Winners east/west were first, and 137 with the highest set of set. Vicki White rolled 111, 112 with WRAR/WNNT Night at a 2016 registration form at Member Track. The 1/2-mile, Pam Lazorchak and Pat Ander- 366, also the highest game of and 101 for a 324 set. Vivian Cal- the races. vamotorspeedway.com, or by dirt oval track is some eight sen; second, Penny Marshall and 137. These ladies won the high- loway rolled a 100 and Cindy The anticipation for the calling 758-1867. Speedway miles north of Saluda and 25 Betsy Heller; and third, Barbara est pin fall, 1,309, and team set of Mallow a 95 game. first race of the season has office hours are 10 a.m. to 3 miles south of Tappahannock. Ginocchio and Shirley Pleasants. 457 for the week. R.P.Waller’s Ola Rae Nash been escalating with fans Yeatman’s Joan Bowles rolled bowled a 117 and 96 with a 307 and competitors alike with for local sports a 103 and 102 game. Val Crosbie set. Marsha Nash rolled 104 and both groups excited to get the posted 114, 112 and 122 with a 113 with a 313 set. 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Follow us on Twitter! 804-462-7018 or 804-438-6413 Call 804-435-1701 Ext 13 RRecord.com /MPQEVRSGO :MVKMRME RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD *IFVYEV] ' Groundshaker to join Secretariat Birthday Celebration at Virginia Horse Festival April 1-3 Secretariat’s great-great- legacy,” said Leeanne Meadows ebration, a collaboration with granddaughter, Groundshaker, Ladin, The Meadow’s Secretariat Secretariat.com, is a major high- will be coming to her ancestral tourism manager and resident light of the Virginia Horse Festi- home as the star attraction of the historian. val, which celebrates horses and *VSQPIJXEVI*PSXMPPEGSQQERHIV;EPXIV1SRXVSWWERH97'SEWX+YEVH7IRMSV annual Secretariat Birthday Cele- The venue will launch a fund- riding disciplines of all types. 'LMIJ1EVO)QIVWSR bration during the Virginia Horse raising campaign to build a func- Fans can enjoy three days of clin- Festival April 1 through 3 at The tional barn and pasture fencing for ics and demonstrations with top Meadow Event Park, Doswell. Groundshaker, and to eventually clinicians; a parade of breeds; Efforts are under way to even- restore the 1930s-era Meadow and 60,000 square feet of indoor Aids to Navigation official tually welcome the retired Thor- Stable barns listed on the state and shopping for horse lovers. oughbred as a permanent resi- national historic registers. Advance festival tickets are dent at the historic property in Fans can meet Groundshaker available at VirginaHorseFestival. meets with flotilla members Caroline County. throughout the Secretariat Birth- com. Advance one-day admis- Penny Chenery, Secretariat’s day Celebration, which also will sion through March 31 is $12 U.S. Coast Guard Senior way to Port Royal on the Rap- that have been damaged or owner and daughter of Meadow feature appearances by mem- for adults, $7 for ages 5-12, and Chief Mark Emerson addressed pahannock. missing. Stable founder Christopher T. bers of the Secretariat team like free for ages 4 and younger with the February meeting of Aux- “Aids to Navigation are very “One of the important tasks Chenery, said it was only fitting former exercise rider Charlie a paid adult admission. Advance iliary Flotilla 33. Emerson is important to the safe naviga- the auxiliary has with Navi- for Groundshaker to play a role Davis and author Kate Chenery three-day festival passes through the officer in charge at Coast tion of recreational and com- gation Aids is inspecting the in ongoing preservation of The Tweedy, daughter of Penny Chen- March 30 are $20. Guard Milford Haven’s Aids to mercial boaters,” said Mon- markers and buoys after a Meadow’s heritage. ery. Also planned are exhibits of One-day admission at the gate Navigation Team (ANT). tross. “Generally, they mark major storm,” said Senior “Groundshaker needed a new rare Secretariat and Meadow is $15 for adults, $10 for ages The ANT at Milford Haven the areas of shallow water and Chief Emerson. “We have a job and a new home,” Chen- Stable memorabilia, narrated 5-12, and free for ages 4 and is responsible for 600 primary give boaters a clear indication large area of responsibility and ery said. “She is the last horse tram tours of the historic property younger with a paid adult admis- and 200 secondary aids in the of where they can go safely, with the auxiliary’s assistance, I bred and raced, so her stay at and Secretariat merchandise. sion. Three-day festival passes at area, reported Flotilla 33 com- both during the day and also at we can get all the Navigation The Meadow will bring our story The Secretariat Birthday Cel- the gate are $25. mander Walter Montross. The night with lighted aids.” aids inspected in about 48 full circle. As we mark the 80th team of nine men and women Flotilla 33 assists the ANT hours.” anniversary of my father’s found- are responsible for the navi- through observation and A number of Flotilla 33 ing of Meadow Stable in 1936, gation aids from Poquoson reporting of shifting channels, members have qualified as Aid Groundshaker will be a living, near Langley Air force Base shoaling and Navigation Aids to Navigation verifiers. breathing, beautiful thread to that to Washington, D.C., over to treasured past.” the Eastern Shore, up the York Groundshaker is related to River to West Point and all the Secretariat through her dam Bird walk slated (mother), Cotton Anne. Cotton Anne is a granddaughter of Terlingua, one of Secretariat’s daughters. at Kendale Farm “Thanks to Penny’s generosity, Groundshaker will be a tremen- The Northern Neck Audu- mallards, buffleheads, mer- dous boost to our Hoofprints of bon Society will conduct a bird gansers and black ducks, quail, History tour program and help walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, Febru- wild turkeys, northern harri- perpetuate the Meadow Stable ary 20, at Kendale Farm, 909 ers, bald eagles on their nests, Kendalls Road, Champlain, juncos and all winter song- Excellence in Podiatric Essex County. The bird walk birds, saw-whet owls, and an Morgan Whaley Medicine & Foot Surgery will be led by Frank Schaff and Eastern screech owl in a wood Dr. William W. Eng Hill Wellford. duck box, said publicity co- This beautiful farm, 12 chairman Maggie Gerdts. wins regional Dr. Noel P. Patel miles south of Port Royal and At Woodpecker Point, there Dr. Elaine Allen 12 miles north of Tappahan- are often sightings of pileated, swim titles nock, has fields, woods, salt downy, hairy, red-bellied and Sophomore Morgan Whaley Dr. Mahmoud A. Salem and fresh water marshes and red-headed woodpeckers, said on February 12 won two indi- frontage on Occupacia Creek Gerdts. vidual titles at the Virginia High and the Rappahannock River Call Schaff at 462-0084 for School 3A East Regional Girls * Bunions * Ingrown Nails * Fungus & Warts directly opposite Fones Cliffs. directions, or so a return call Swimming Championship in .SWL7TIMKLX Possible sightings include can be placed if the walk is Richmond. * Hammertoes * Heel & Arch Pain Canada geese, tundra swan, cancelled. Whaley, 15, set meet records Indian Creek in the 100-yard butterfly (56.38) and the 100-yard back stroke *Circulatory Problems * Neuromas (57.62). appoints new She also swam on Warhill * Foot Ulcers * Diabetic Foot Care High School’s first-place, record- assistant golf setting 200-yard medley relay team. professional She is the daughter of Britt Kilmarnock (804) 435-1644 and Todd Whaley of Toano 720 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock, VA 22482 Indian Creek Yacht and and granddaughter of Mae and Country Club recently Michael Umphlett of Kilmar- www.thefootcenter.org announced Josh Speight, PGA, nock. has joined its team as assistant golf professional. Speight graduated in May 2011 with a bachelor’s in busi- ness administration and a con- centration in professional golf management from Methodist University. He became a PGA Sports Medicine Class A Professional in July 2011. 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She cut short, 25 years ago, by a grant titled “Project Empower- 8LI0ERGEWXIV'SYRX]:MVKMRME)HYGEXMSR*SYRHEXMSRVIGIRXP]E[EVHIHEKVERX earned a master’s in education traffic accident in which she ment: Building Minority Dis- XS0ERGEWXIV,MKL7GLSSP7TERMWLXIEGLIV%QERHE1SWW*VSQPIJXEVI0':)*WXYHIRX and human development from sustained a severe traumatic ability Research Capacity.” For FSEVH QIQFIV 'EVSPMRI &IGO 1SWW ERH 0':)* WXYHIRX FSEVH QIQFIV 1EVGYW George Washington University brain injury (TBI), she devel- this, her responsibility was to 0II 8LI KVERX MW MR WYTTSVX SJ WXYHIRXW XVEZIPMRK XS 2MGEVEKYE MR ER 3YXVIEGL in 2011. oped an interest in occupational work closely with historically TVSKVEQ8LIWXYHIRXW[MPPI\TIVMIRGIXLIGYPXYVIWTIEO7TERMWLXIEGL)RKPMWLERH Kemp is human resources therapy from observing her black colleges and universities, TIVJSVQGSQQYRMX]WIVZMGI business partner with Newport own therapists. through lectures, workshops, News Shipbuilding—which “I couldn’t walk, write, or and a regional conference, in she calls “a great experience.” talk,” she said of her condi- order to enhance their efforts She also is chief operating tion after emerging from a to build research capacity. Nominations due for camp officer of Emerge: The Maga- two-week coma. The therapy Another grant she has been Nominations are open for career paths, said Powell. Topics and must not have attended For- zine, a business resource dedi- she received enabled her, even- associated with was aimed at the 70th annual Holiday Lake include wildlife habitat, tree estry Camp before. cated to providing education tually, to earn a bachelor’s in increasing literacy training of Forestry Camp slated June 20 identification, timber harvest- “Financial sponsorship is to entrepreneurs and business occupational therapy from Chi- low-income children in Peters- through 25 at Holiday Lake 4-H ing, reforestation, environmen- generously provided by forest owners. Her column, “My Two cago State University, and two burg. Educational Center near Appo- tal protection and more. Camp- industries, conservation agen- Cents,” appears in each issue of master’s from Columbia Uni- Dr. Gary is on the board of mattox. ers also take part in field trips, cies, associations and individu- the magazine. versity in New York. She was directors for the Brain Injury This action-packed camp is exploratory classes, outdoor rec- als,” said Powell. “As a result, Kemp also owns a business the first person who had ever Association of Virginia (BIAV), hosted by the Virginia Depart- reation and a Lumberjack Field every camper selected to attend which provides financial educa- simultaneously earned a mas- a special national committee ment of Forestry (VDOF), with Day. receives a scholarship and pays tion to families, aiding them to ter’s from Columbia’s College that reports directly to the Sec- support and cooperation from Teachers, natural resource only $85 to attend the week-long make better decisions for their of Physicians and Surgeons, retary of Veterans’ Affairs in other conservation agencies, professionals and others work- residential camp.” future. and another from its School of Washington, D.C., and co-facil- organizations, businesses and ing with youth may make nomi- New sponsors are always wel- “Wealth is not about having Public Health. Her next accom- itates a monthly support group, individuals, said Ellen Powell of nations for this popular camp, come, she added. money, it’s about having plishment was a doctorate from sponsored by BIAV, for people VDOF. she said. Nominees must be Vir- To nominate a camper, visit options,” said Kemp. “I have a VCU. with brain injuries. Forestry Camp provides a ginia residents, ages 13-16, with Current News at dof.virginia. strong desire to help people.” Dr. Gary can now look back “When people say you can’t field-based learning experi- good academic standing, have gov. Nominations are due by Exceeding expectations is on 21 years of clinical practice, do it, that’s a great motivator,” ence related to natural resource an interest in natural resources, April 1. Kemp’s guiding principal. eight years of research, and five said Dr. Gary.” If you keep “Laziness is disrespectful to years of teaching experience in going back, you’ll usually find those who believe in you, and occupational therapy. She has a way around.” have sacrificed to give you a been the author or co-author The next installment in the LMS releases highest honors better life,” said Kemp. of numerous journal articles, “Black History Makers” series Lancaster Middle School recently released Sixth-graders achieving highest honors Dr. Gary, an assistant profes- as well as two book chapters, will feature Chimere Carroll, the highest honors (all A’s) roll for the second are Jayden Chapman, Eric Darrall, Carissa sor in the department of occu- primarily focused on racial and an RCC graduate who works quarter of the 2015-16 academic year. Davis, Kaylee Donovan, Kylie Ewell, Joseph pational therapy at Virginia ethnic minorities, and on care- for the U.S. government. The Fourth-graders achieving highest honors Kellum, William McGee, Darrell Noel, Zack- Commonwealth University, givers with TBI and other dis- program is slated at 12:30 p.m. are Laura Canter, Emily Carlson, Ethan Jack- ery Rhodes, Shelby Rose, Amani Roy, Olivia is the first African-American abilities. Monday, February 22. The pre- son, Christine Ketner, Tarik Norris, Alexander Saunders, Hailey Smith, James Sutton, Rachel hired for a tenure track position She has spent five years in sentation can be heard in the Posey, Caleb Ramsey, Creston Saunders, Adele Taft, Elizabeth Woolard and Grayce Yates. in that department. grant management and leader- lecture halls of the the Glenns Schneider, Joseph Ewan Scott and Christian Seventh-graders achieving highest honors After her military career was ship roles for a large federal and Warsaw campuses. Thomas. are Olivia Brocklebank, Chloe Fridley, Madi- Fifth-graders achieving highest honors are son Giese, Marshall Lee, Brittney Nelson, Emma Bavuso, Shannon Cooke, Allahna Craft, Grace Oren, Kayla Oren, Sarah Pollard, Karson PALS to host percussionist Jazmine Curry, Aniyah Dameron, Kelvin Roop, Daniel Smith and Amanda Steensma. Chesapeake Academy’s Performing Arts and the history of percussion. The audience will travel Davis, Madison Davis, Destiny Farrell, Ethan Eighth-graders achieving highest honors Lecture Series will present percussionist and the Silk Road from Italy to China and the Sugar Haskiell, Ethan Kane, Shaniya Keeve, Jona- are Joziah Arrington, Elianna Bavuso, Kahlin teaching artist Tom Teasley at 9:30 a.m. March 9 Trade Route from Africa to the Americas. than Lee, Eli Pittman, Ella Posey, Jameson Coleman, Courtney Croasdale, Virginia DeMa- at Chesapeake Academy, 107 Steamboat Road, Ancient instruments such as the balafon, doum- Scott, Markell Scott, DeRonye Sutton, Sean rio, Camden Elbourn, Matthew Haydon, Riley Irvington. bek, djembe, kilimba and frame drums are com- Thomas, Nimiyah Williams and David Zeiler. Molineaux, Carlos Norris and Sydney Price. Teasley won the 2014 Washington Area Music bined with the most recent advances in music tech- Award for Best World Instrumentalist, reported nology including digital louping. head of school Deborah Cook. “Drumming For reservations, contact Hillary Scott at 438- SCHOOL REPORTS through Cultures and Time” is a journey through 5575, or [email protected].
Q,MWXSV]JEMV Q0MJIPSRKGVEJX The 2016 Northern Neck His- The Rappahannock Com- Christchurch School announces tory Fair competition is open to munity College Educational fourth-grade students from Lan- Foundation’s Rappahannock caster Middle School and Nor- Institute for Lifelong Learn- second marking period dean’s list thumberland Elementary, fourth- ing will offer “The In- and grade home-schoolers in the two Outside Glass Class,” in Christchurch School dean Trevor Revere, Caitlyn Rid- Carlos Thomae Requena, counties, and third-grade students which instructor Laura Anne of instruction Donny Pyles ings, Carson Rozell, Beichen Nyheim Tucker, Josh Waite, from Chesapeake Academy. Brooks will demonstrate how recently announced the dean’s Shi, Jordan Shing, Natalie Andrew Webb, Binzhou Yan Projects must deal with some to arrange a miniature land- list for the second marking Stevenson, Nayyir Strasner, and Weichen Zhao element of Virginia history from scape in a glass container. period of the 2015-16 school the period 1607-1789. Entries Classes will meet from 1 to year. will be accepted in two catego- 3 p.m. February 23, March 1 Students on the dean’s list ries: best original essay and best and 8 at Christ Church Parish include Omar AlHammad, original exhibit. All entries must Hall, 58 Christchurch Lane, Janny Alvarado Guzmán, Andy be submitted by April 6. For rules Saluda. Advance registration, Antwi, Avy Barrow, Faith Bea- and details, contact the Founda- Sykes excels with a tuition payment of $50, sley, Roy Berry, T Carrington, tion for Historic Christ Church, 1SVKER7]OIWXLIHEYKLXIV is required. To register, con- Haihan Chen, Hongming 438-6855. SJ .IJJ ERH (M\MI 7]OIW [EW tact Sharon Drotleff at 333- Chen, Yijin Chen, Shizhuo REQIH XS XLI :MVKMRME 8IGL 6707, or sdrotleff@rappahan- Cheng, Sam Christie, Jack HIER´W PMWX JSV XLI JEPP nock.edu. Corson, Alice Crenshaw, Jamar Q7GLSPEVWLMT Darboe, Raquel de Cardenas Applications are available for WIQIWXIV [MXL E +4% 7LI EPWS [EW EGGITXIH MRXS Q4%07 and Kobby Dei. the Mary Winston McCullough Also, Erik DeMario, Malaya Scholarship awarded to a gradu- XLI :MVKMRME 8IGL +VEHYEXI Chesapeake Academy, 107 7GLSSP SJ )HYGEXMSR [LIVI Doris, Allen Michael Duke, ating high school senior. The Steamboat Road, Irvington, will WLI[MPPTYVWYIEQEWXIV´WMR host magician Arthur Trace, The Ugochukwu Eze, Amanda recipient must be a resident of IPIQIRXEV]IHYGEXMSR7]OIW Freeman, Vinicius Galdeano, Lancaster County or a member Artful Deceiver, at 2 p.m. Febru- MWXLIKVERHHEYKLXIVSJ.YH] ary 20. Connor Gordon, Nathan Gua- of Grace Episcopal Church .IXX ERH 6EPTL ERH (SXXMI derrama, Joseph Humphreys, in Kilmarnock or a graduat- For reservations, contact direc- 7]OIW tor of admissions Hilary Scott, Alice Johnson, Dale Johnson, ing senior from Lancaster High Parker Kirkmyer, Zymeen Koh, School, reported scholarship [email protected], or 438-5575. Caleb Lewis, Zihan Li, Bren- committee chairman Sandy Q(MWGSZIV](E] dan Little, Yining Liu, Evan Griffith. Chesapeake Academy, 107 Mason and Santiago Meneses. The applications are available *VSQ PIJX EVI )QQE 7QMXL (YOI ;SPJWSR 'SPIXXI Steamboat Road, Irvington, will Q7EXYVHE]WQ%687 Also, Hieu Nguyen, Rus- ,E]RMIERH8VMRMX]7QMXL from the Grace Episcopal office, host a Discovery Day event from The Rappahannock Art sell Parker, Cameron Partee, the church website or the guid- 9:30 to 11 a.m. February 27, for League will host a Saturday Tristan Peccerelli, An Phan, ance department of LHS. The ages 3-7 featuring age-appropri- smARTs workshop from 10:30 Austin Revere, Josh Revere, deadline for applications is ate art, science, math, movement a.m. to 12:30 p.m. February 20 Chesapeake recognizes March 1. and music activities based on The at the Studio Gallery, 19 North Grouchy Ladybug, by Eric Carle. Main Street, Kilmarnock. most improved students Q,SQIWGLSSPMRK Discovery Days are sponsored Barb Brecher will lead this Classical Conversation, Chris- by the Early Childhood and workshop for ages 7-14. The Chesapeake Academy recently recognized most improved student tian Classical Home-schooling Lower School teachers at Chesa- topic is “Feeling.” Participants award recipients. with friends, will hold an infor- peake Academy and the Wiley will sculpt amazing creations The most improved student award goes to the student who exhibits mation meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Foundation. They are free to all out of natural fibers with rich significant growth in his or her work study habits and overall aca- March 2 at Lancaster Commu- families in the community. To textures. The fee is $20 and the demic performance for the marking period. nity Library, 235 School Street, reserve spaces, call Chesapeake materials fee is $10. Register at Newspapers bring learning to Recipients were fifth-grader Trinity Smith, sixth-grader Duke Wolf- Kilmarnock. Academy, 438-5575. the gallery, or call 436-9309. LIFE s 22ECORDCOM son, seventh-grader Emma Smith and eighth-grader Colette Haynie. /MPQEVRSGO :MVKMRME RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD *IFVYEV] C5 Everything on this page has also been adapted for viewing on your smart phone or tablet. Get the RECORD App.
*VSQ PIJX EVI 1MHHPIWI\ , EKIRX /EVPII 7XIJJI] ;IWXQSVIPERH6MGLQSRH , EKIRX;IRH],IVHQER1EXLI[W,EKIRX1EV]0II%RHVI[WOMI[MG^2I[/IRX 'LEVPIW 'MX] , EKIRX 'EVP *VMGO ERH 2SVXLYQFIVPERH0ERGEWXIV , EKIRX 8EVE &VIRX Area 4-H agents create first-place posters At a recent Virginia Coop- from the Northern Neck and ing Makes Cents curriculums erative Extension (VCE) pro- Middle Peninsula earned first at the 2014 and 2015 Rappa- fessional development con- place in the Extension edu- hannock Community College ference at Virginia Tech, a cation category of the VCE Regional Educational Con- team of 4-H extension agents Showcasing Scholarship sortiums, reported Northum- poster contest. berland and Lancaster 4-H Their poster, “4-H Grows agent Tara Brent. SCHOOL Teachers’ Skills,” high- Funds awarded in the con- lighted the impacts of the 4-H test will be used to support REPORTS teacher training sessions on this program in its third year the Health Rocks and Read- in 2016, said Brent. Q%VXGSRXIWX The office of Rep. Rob Wit- tman is accepting submissions for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. All high school students living in the First Dis- trict are eligible. The theme is Support Lancaster Community Library “America the Beautiful.” The winning entry will be displayed in the U.S. Capi- tol for one year. Rules can be found at house.gov/content/ educate/art-competition/, or contact Kathleen.Gayle@mail. house.gov, or 202-225-4261. The entry deadline is April 5.
Q7TIGMEPIHYGEXMSR Lancaster County’s Special Education Advisory Commit- tee (SEAC) will present “Tran- sition and Graduation Require- ments in Virginia” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. February 23 in the media center at Lancaster Middle School, 191 School Street, Kilmarnock. The guest speaker will be Hank Millward with the Vir- s the Capital Campaign continues, we are offering a special ginia Department of Educa- Aopportunity for you to show your support for our new tion. The event is free. Refresh- ments will be offered and building. Your donation of $250 or $500 entitles you to rememberr childcare will be provided. a loved one, honor a relative or friend, or promote your business.
Q1YWMGWGLSPEVWLMTW Bricks The Rappahannock Music Your brick will be laid in the path leading to the front entrance to theh LLibrary,ib to bbe seen Study Club is now accepting by thousands of patrons and visitors for years to come. For a donation of applications for its annual col- $250, each 4" x 8" lege scholarships. Northern For a donation of $250, each 4" x 8" brick can be etched with one, two or three lines Neck high school seniors may brick can be etched compete for a first prize of up (see examples). A $500 donor can choose one 8" x 8" paver with up to six lines, or two with one, two or to $2,000 towards college music 4" x 8" bricks. three lines. studies. The application deadline is March 31. Scholarships will be awarded We will unveil the brick and paver sidewalk in a special ceremony in early summer, 2016. based on a completed applica- In order for your brick to be included in the initial installation, please fill in the form tion form, a recommendation from a current music teacher and below and send your check or other payment information by March 15, 2016, or visit audition April 9 in Kilmarnock. our website at lclcapitalcampaign.org, complete the online form, and remit payment. Application forms are avail- Pavers able from high school guidance departments, or 435-9833. We will not install bricks again until 2017, A $500 donor can so take advantage of this wonderful offer now. choose one 8" x 8" Q1YWMGKVERXW paver with up to six The Rappahannock Music lines, or two 4" x 8" Please provide payment information and complete the brick and paver order form below. Study Club is now accept- bricks. ing applications for its annual Mail payment with order form to: LCL Capital Campaign, Post Office Box 850, Kilmarnock, VA 22482 music grants. Music education grants of up to $500 are avail- Donor Name______able to students who will be in Phone______E-mail______Lancaster Community Library reserves the right high school as of fall 2016. The Address______to approve engraved copy on bricks and pavers funds may be applied toward and placement. LCL is recognized as a charitable private music lessons, music City ______State______Zip Code______camps, or other music educa- and educational organization within the meaning tion opportunities. I wish to donate ______bricks at $250 each. I wish to donate ______pavers at $500 each. of Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)( 3). A completed application My check for $______, payable to Lancaster Community Library, is enclosed. Contributions to LCL are deductible for federal form and a recommenda- income tax purposes (subject to statutory limitations) tion from a music teacher are I would like to pay by credit/debit card. Please charge my VISA®___ MasterCard®___ and for federal estate and gift tax purposes. A copy of due by March 31. Application Number______CVV______Expiration______LCL’s financial statement can be obtained from the forms are available from high Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer school guidance departments, Lancaster Community Library Brick and Paver Order Form or 435-9833. Services, Office of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Please note that every line need not be filled in. The etching will be automatically centered. Richmond, Virginia 23219 or from LCL. Q0MJIPSRKLMWXSV] Please supply the following information for each brick.* Please print clearly: The Rappahannock Com- Brick #______munity College Educational *Maximum 20 characters per line, including spaces and punctuation marks. Maximum of three lines per brick. Foundation’s Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning Line 1: will offer “Lee v. Burnside, the Battle of Fredericksburg” from Line 2: 1 to 3 p.m. March 4, 11, and 18 at Rappahannock Community Line 3: College, Warsaw Campus, 52 Brick #______Campus Drive, Warsaw. The *Maximum 20 characters per line, including spaces and punctuation marks. Maximum of six lines per brick. instructor will be Jon Stallard. Advance registration, with Line 1: a tuition payment of $35, is /DQFDVWHU required. To register, contact Line 2: &RPPXQLW\ Sharon Drotleff at 333-6707, or Line 3: Turn the Page [email protected]. /LEUDU\ Line 4: Capital Campaign lclcapitalcampaign.org Line 5: WHY 235 School Street | Post Office Box 850 Line 6: Kilmarnock, Virginia 22482 | 804-435-1729 ADVERTISE? you’re reading this aren’t you? 804.435.1701, Sara ext. 13 February 18, 2016 Rappahannock Record C6 BusinessNews Kilmarnock, VA New owners to continue in Christiansen’s footsteps by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi ing in 2005, doubling the space “Jewelry is something people to 4,400 square feet. About 1,500 want to feel, touch and see before After 42 years of crafting square feet is used for showroom, they buy,” said Bramblet. jewelry and making customers’ the rest offices and storage. But there is an internet wish designs into a reality as the owner Customers shouldn’t notice any list available for those wives and of Ross’s Rings and Things, Ross changes in the service and quality, girlfriends who want to let their Christiansen has sold the busi- said Christiansen. In fact, he’ll still partners know what they want. ness. But don’t panic, his retire- be there, greeting shoppers with Repairs, which have always ment will be gradual. his trademark grin and bear hug. been a big part of the business, Christiansen had been look- “I’ll still be here a year, or two, will continue to be, said Chris- ing for someone to buy his jew- or five, or 10. Until I get tired of tiansen. elry and gift business at 200 it,” he said. When the weather’s “Ross has always been that Irvington Road in Kilmarnock good, however, he’ll likely be off hometown jeweler who works for about five years, but the right fishing or golfing. with everyone. And we still want owner never came along until For now, “he’s doing what to be that. From the small [sales] Larry Brewer he met Jeff and Jennifer Bram- From left, Jeff and Jennifer Bramblet purchased Ross’s he does best,” said Bramblet. to the big [sales], we want to blet. The Bramblets, who came Rings and Things in Kilmarnock from Ross Christiansen “Greeting and working with cus- help everyone with their jewelry to the Northern Neck by way of in January. Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi tomers and making jewelry.” needs,” said Bramblet. Brewer is North Carolina three years ago, The Bramblets are bringing Although Bramblet has per- own and operate Chitterchats Ice fessional goldsmith. bled in size with a renovation the jewelry store into the age of formed his own custom work Cream in Reedville. A mutual friend mentioned to 11 years ago. He opened Ross’s technology, said Christiansen, for years, he’s learning to use the promoted Jeff Bramblet, an accoun- the Bramblets that Christiansen on March 8, 1974, at 40 Irving- by creating a Facebook page and laser from Ross. tant who moved to the area to wanted to retire. They met and ton Road in the current Jeanery website. “I can’t teach him everything, Randal R. Greene, president help “rebuild” Potomac Supply agreed the union is perfect. The building and moved the business “They’re taking it to the next then he can kick me out,” said and chief executive officer of in Kinsale, said he has always Bramblets took ownership of to its current site in 1986. Before level, that I wanted to do and that Christiansen. Bank of Lancaster and Bay Banks wanted to own a jewelry store. Ross’s January 1. that the two-story Victorian on you have to do,” said Christiansen. The store is planning a 42nd of Virginia, recently announced “It just took the right situation,” Christiansen still owns the Irvington Road was Castlepook However, sales are still made anniversary sale the week of the bank’s board of directors has said Bramblet, who is also a pro- building, which he nearly dou- gift store. He renovated the build- face-to-face. March 17, which also will be a elected Larry Brewer to the office celebration for Ross’s birthday, of assistant vice president. said Bramblet. Brewer is a graduate of Lan- “I appreciate all of the good caster High School. He attended Part-time Weems resident publishes cookbook friends and customers I’ve made Rappahannock Community Col- Life without lemon bars, fried com) Tailgate Picnic, Spaghetti Get- over the years who have helped lege and began his banking career chicken and homemade bread Illustrated with more than together, Thanksgiving, Christ- me build my business into what in Richmond for Central National simply would not do. 150 beautiful photographs, the mas and more. it is today,” said Christiansen. Bank. A lifelong Virginian, Ellen Fox book combines art and science. Ellen and her husband, Law- “They have allowed me to make In January 1980, Brewer Emerson loves to cook and to It explains, step-by-step, how to rence “Lou” Emerson, live on a living in the Northern Neck.” joined Bank of Lancaster as the entertain with festive meals. blend custom, gluten-free flours the Warrenton farm where she night-time operations proces- Six years ago, Ellen faced that allow any cook to prepare grew up. The Emersons publish STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST sor. In 2003, he was elevated to a crisis of sorts. Eliminating meals that appeal to everyone’s FauquierNow.com, a local news gluten from her diet dramatically eyes, nose and palate — “No website they launched in 2011 Quotes as of: Close on 2/15/16 assistant deposit operations offi- Wells Fargo ...... 47.31 cer, and in 2011 he transferred improved Ellen’s health, after Sacrifices.” after decades in the magazine and Verizon ...... 50.11 to the vendor management and decades of enduring symptoms Ellen shares more than 100 newspaper business. They have UBSH ...... 21.94 business continuity departments finally diagnosed as Celiac dis- recipes, organized in 13 special owned a home in Weems for a Sun Trust Banks ...... 33.53 as business continuity officer. In ease. But, how could she con- occasion menus — artfully pre- decade. 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Internet to Grow Your Business. Register for the seminar at Davenport & Company LLC, Rt. 3, our company’s philosophy of ser- together three seminars to help This seminar will provide small- rappahannock.augusoft.net/, or Ice House Field, White Stone, VA. vice excellence, and we are very Seminars will be held from 8 to (804) 435-7705 or 1-800-378-2165. small-business owners in the 9 a.m. March 2, 9 and 16 at RCC’s business owners an opportunity 435-8970. pleased to have him on our Bay Northern Neck/Middle Penin- to focus in depth on their website, Banks’ team.” Workforce Development Center sula area utilize the internet. at the Kilmarnock Center, 447 to gain access to simple, low to Debra T. Whaley, CPA, CFP®, EA North Main Street, Kilmarnock. no-cost, internet marketing solu- Paige T. Biddlecomb, CPA The fee is $45 per session, or tions to support and grow busi- Lois A. Gorman, CPA BUSINESS BRIEFS $34 for Lancaster by the Bay ness. Chamber members. Chamber s -ARCH 3OCIAL -EDIA -AR- Chesapeake Accounting Q Tax prep for farmers members who purchase two keting. This seminar will show It’s tax season, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Vir- classes will receive the third class the value of using social media to Group, PC ginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia State University’s Col- free. reach customers, how it can lead Certified Public Accountants lege of Agriculture are offering a series of farm tax preparation “In today’s economy, small to new customers or drive repeat workshops across the state. businesses are essential to the business. C For all your Tax and Accounting Needs Workshops will be held February 24 in Orange and March 2 economic success of the greater s -ARCH (OW TO 3UCCEED 804.453.7611 in Warsaw. To register, contact Mark Klingman at 524-5626, or Northern Neck/Middle Penin- Online in Your Local Market. The 1005 Jessie Dupont Memorial Hwy s Burgess, VA [email protected]. sula area,” said chamber execu- information and tactics presented www.chesapeakeaccountinggroup.com tive director Anne Paparella. “So, Q Federal retirees it is important that small-busi- The Northern Neck Chapter 1823 of the National Active and Retired ness owners equip themselves Federal Employees (NARFE) Association will meet at 1 p.m. March with the necessary tools to be 1 at Wicomico Episcopal Church, 5191 Jesse Ball duPont Highway, successful online. With the help Wicomico Church. The executive board will meet at noon. of two chamber members, Rap- Attendees are requested to bring a sandwich. Soup will be provided. pahannock Community College Master oyster gardener Mike Sanders will speak. Current, former and and The Web Factory, we are retired federal employees, spouses and survivor annuitants are invited. pleased to help local small-busi- ness owners continue to prosper Q Vendor fair and grow.” Relay For Life of Middlesex will host a vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 1 Mike Giambattista, founder p.m. February 20 at Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek of The Web Factory, will lead all Road, Deltaville. Admission and parking are free. three seminars. There will be over 25 vendors and crafters on display. The first 100 “We are pleased to offer shoppers will receive a complimentary swag bag. this event which is focused on helping small business owners improve their business model,” More BusinessNews on page D4 said RCC Workforce & Com-
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