Thursday, January 13, 2005 • Kilmarnock, Virginia • Eighty-eighth Year • Number 14 • Three Sections • 50¢ Comprehensive review to begin on county’s guide for future growth

by Reid Pierce-Armstrong Conditions. The Northern Neck HEATHSVILLE—The long- Planning District Commission awaited revision of the county’s updated the tables in the Appen- comprehensive plan is scheduled dix. to begin next week. Most of the proposed changes The planning commission will appear in Chapter 2: Issues, Goals take comments on Chapter 1, and Strategies. Chapter 2 and the Appendix Historical preservation and during a public comment session tourism have been identifi ed as at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 20, key goals in updating the plan. at the courthouse in Heathsville. The plan proposes that the county County staff is encouraging cit- “emphasize its historical izens to view proposed changes resources as a tourist and resi- at www.co.northumberland.va.us/ dent attraction.” To achieve this, NH-comp-plan.htm. Those with- the proposed plan recommends out access to computers can identifi cation of an appropriate visit the Northumberland Public organization as responsible for Library in Heathsville or the plan- county-wide historical planning ning offi ce to view the proposed and preservation. plan. Assuring a sustainable long- Suggestions will be added to term fresh water supply for the the document, and the planning county is a new goal. The pro- commission will review the entire posed plan suggests the establish- proposal at its February meeting. ment of an interstate program of Few changes appear in the conservation, education and regu- proposed Chapter 1: Physical (continued on page A14) The Lancaster High School Red Devil Band marches past some of the approximately 480,000 people estimated to have watched the parade on New Year’s Day. (Photo by Joseph Bessler) Lancaster band students march in London parade, tour the city

by Katherine Shrader of the original Drury Lane. goods) and the memorabilia marching chaperones dressed On the morning of Monday, Between those activities, shops at Planet Hollywood and carefully and took buses to the December 27, some 140 Lan- smaller groups chose to visit the Hard Rock Café. They line-up, leaving the rest of us caster High School band mem- other sites in London. Group were amazed to fi nd McDon- to station ourselves strategically bers and adult chaperones said membership changed daily, ald’s, Burger King, KFC and along the route to get the best shivering good-byes to loved depending on interests. Students Starbucks everywhere, albeit at possible photos. The sky was ones and boarded four buses and chaperones visited the Nat- much higher prices. There was overcast, but thankfully the “icy bound for Dulles airport. ural History Museum, the Brit- no “hanging out” at the hotel. winds and pouring rain” pre- It was the culmination of ish Library, the British Museum, The only truly free night, at dicted by the BBC never materi- the London Eye, Piccadilly least for chaperones, came on alized. White Stone Mayor Lloyd B. Hubbard Jr. points to a feature of months of planning, dozens of meetings and a seemingly Circus, Covent Garden, West- Friday, when the students were As Big Ben chimed noon, the town’s future headquarters. From left are council members minster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathe- invited to a New Year’s Eve the London New Year’s Day Rose Pittman, Mayor Hubbard, David Jones, Randy Reeves and endless stream of fund-raising events, and the beginning of dral, and Buckingham Palace for party at the hotel. Parade stepped off from Parlia- Trip Hornsmith. The renovation of the future town offi ce on the Changing of the Guard. They By New Year’s Day we were ment Square. Rappahannock Drive is being done by Shelton Construction. a whirlwind week of touring, rehearsing, performing, shop- shopped at Harrod’s, Tower used to early rising. It was time The commentator broadcast- ping and not so very much sleep. Records, the London Beatles for the parade we had come so ing from Trafalgar Square Our group would fl y to Store, Portobello Road, Lilly- far to attend. announced that there were thou- White Stone hires manager; London on two airlines, United white’s (fi ve stories of sporting The band members and (continued on page A14) and British Air, on seven-hour meals tax is still on the table fl ights scheduled to leave 30 minutes apart. by Robb Hoff ernment and is in the process For many, it was their fi rst WHITE STONE—The town of relocating from Richmond to time on an airplane. For most, council has selected Garey L. Middlesex County. it was their fi rst transoceanic Conrad as White Stone’s new Additionally, Conrad was a fl ight. There was some defi nite town manager. management consultant super- nervousness, but friends encour- Conrad is a former fi scal visor for Ernst & Young in aged each other and, despite the and budget director for the Vir- Richmond and a commissioned rough weather conditions, we all ginia Department of Corrections offi cer with the U.S. Air Force arrived at Heathrow unscathed. and also served as a planning from 1962 to 1968. Our resource person, Rebecca and budget senior analyst and He succeeds Sherri Jewell, Keen, met us at the airport. For section chief for the Virginia who is leaving her position the next week, she would be our Department of Planning and to operate her business, Arbor liaison in the city. She lived with Budget. Floors, in White Stone. us in the Thistle Euston Hotel, He is retired from state gov- (continued on page A14) procured our tickets and passes, answered all questions, advised us on everything from subway routes to restaurants, and helped Northumberland board solve any problems that arose. The opportunity to test her mettle presented itself almost to reorganize for 2005 immediately, as there were not enough buses to transport the HEATHSVILLE—The Nor- Brooks Bowman is requesting second fl ight passengers from thumberland board of supervi- a variance to the subdivision ordi- the airport and, more impor- sors will meet at 3:30 p.m. today nance to divide a parcel of land tantly, the band’s fl ags were (January 13) at the courthouse near Bogey Neck with an access somehow lost in transit. She in Heathsville. A reorganizational road that does not meet minimum came through brilliantly and effi - session tops the agenda. VDOT requirements. ciently. The board will elect a chair- Greg Lewis is seeking a permit The fi rst few days were some- man and vice chairman for the to construct a boathouse on the what of a blur of activity inter- 2005 session, adopt bylaws and Little Wicomico River at 440 Band members enjoy an evening at Piccadilly Circus, London’s equivalent of New York’s Times spersed with occasional, very Square. More photos appear on pages A12-13. (Photo by Katie Shrader) schedule meetings and holidays. Rocktown Road near Greenfi eld. short naps. We took our fi rst ride Virginia Department of Trans- Neighbors oppose the request. on “the tube,” London’s under- portation assistant resident engi- Indian Creek Yacht and Coun- ground train system, walked the neer Carter White, superintendent try Club is applying for a permit to parade route with our large of schools Clint D. Stables and expand an existing marina by 19 sightseeing groups, and explored county administrator Kenneth D. mooring slips at 362 Club Drive the city in smaller groups. Eades will present monthly within Indian Creek Estates. At The symphonic band reports before the board breaks least fi ve citizens have written rehearsed and then performed for dinner around 4:45 p.m. letters opposing the project on a concert at St. Augustine’s Public hearings will begin at 7 grounds that it would block their Church with two other bands p.m. in the courts building. view. from the United States as part of the “Music for London” Gala Concert Series. Despite the fact that there was absolutely no heat in the building (a problem the c. Inside 1871 church is actively raising funds to remedy), our band per- Warm & Frustrated: formed admirably. Winter takes a break, but so do Lan- Over the course of a week, caster County’s golf courses ...... A11 we took buses out of the city to Windsor Castle, which has been residence and fortress for Upstream in Richmond: the British monarch for over Bill would allow VMRC to manage 900 years; Stratford-upon-Avon, menhaden, if it wants ...... B1 Picking a where William Shakespeare’s winner: A9 birthplace is still standing; and Warwick Castle, considered to Business ...... B6 Opinion ...... A4-5 be the fi nest medieval castle Calendar ...... A2 Police ...... B1 in England, complete with dun- Churches ...... B2-5 School news...... B7 geons and torture chamber. We Classifi ed...... C1-10 Sports...... A10-11 ate at a pub and attended the Directory...... C12-13 Upcoming. A2-3,6+ musical “Fame” at the Aldwych 6 56525 10491 6 Obituaries...... B3 Wildlife notes....A11 Theatre, which is on the corner The sun shines over Warwick Castle. (Photo by Katie Shrader) A2 Upcoming Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Jan. 13, 2005 Ongoing: January 17 Monday 19 Wednes day GED Classes are held at the The Kiwanis Club meets at Lancaster Middle School Tech- Martin Luther 7:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Pres- nology Center in Kilmarnock 13 Thursday byter ian Church in Kilmarnock. on Tuesdays and Thursdays Dining Guide The Rotary Breakfast Club King Jr. Day The Parkinson’s Support from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; the meets at 7:30 a.m. at Rappa- The Kilmarnock Town Coun- Group meets at 2 p.m. at Rap- Workforce Enhancement Proj- TRADITIONAL han nock Westminster-Canter- cil will meet at 7 p.m. at pahannock Westminster-Can- ect Center at 8275 Mary Ball TRADITIONAL bury. the town office on North Main terbury. Road in Lan caster on Tues- DINING DINING Bingo is played at the Ameri- Street. days from 9 to 11 a.m.; can Legion Post 86 on Waverly The Board of Directors for the Adult Learning Center in DIXIE DELI: THAI POT: Authentic Thai cuisine. Avenue in Kil marnock at 7 p.m. the Lancaster County Depart- 20 Thursday Heathsville on Tuesdays and Family owned and operated (forever!) Serving lunch and dinner. Dine in and Pete Atkinson plays acoustic ment of Social Services will The Rotary Breakfast Club Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Serving lunch 5 days a week, Mon- carry-out. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday favorites at Cafe Mojo in meet at 4:30 p.m. at the office meets at 7:30 a.m. at Rappa- Wednes days from 8:30 a.m. to Fri., 10:30-3:00, Subs, soup, our fa- Lunch: 11:30am-3pm. Dinner: 5:30pm- Urbanna from 8 to 11 p.m. For in Lan caster. han nock Westminster-Canter- 12:30 p.m.; and the Burgess mous potato & chicken salad and 9pm., Catering available. 238 N. Main The Rappahannock Toast- sandwiches, 50 Irvington Rd., St., Kilmarnock, 436-Thai. reservations, call 758-4141. bury. Workforce Center in Burgess –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Wetlands Board for Lan- masters will meet at 7 p.m. Bingo is played at the Ameri- on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Kilmarnock 435-6745. THE LITTLE PEOPLE'S GUILD & at Rappahannock Westmin- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– caster County will meet at 9:30 can Legion Post 86 on Waverly A Dis tance Learning Program CAFÉ LOTTÉ : Great BBQ Ribs, ster-Canterbury. 435-7585. HOBBS HOLE RESTAURANT: a.m. at the courthouse in Lan- Avenue in Kil marnock at 7 p.m. is available. 580-3152. chicken, homemade salad, delicious The Historical Society for Executive Chef Abel Anaya formerly from caster. Pete Atkinson plays acoustic AA Meetings are on Mondays The Court of Two Sisters Restaurant in New desserts & more. Homemade des- Lancaster County will meet at The Board of Supervisors favorites at Cafe Mojo in at noon at Palmer Hall (open); Orleans. Serving an eclectic blend of serts by order. Serving lunch, 11 am 7 p.m. at the G.C. Dawson for Northumberland County will Urbanna from 8 to 11 p.m. For on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at French, Italian & New Orleans style cuisine. - 4 pm, Mon. - Sat. Closed Sundays. admin istrative office in Kilmar- meet at 3 p.m. at the court- reservations, call 758-4141. Palmer Hall (beginners) and at Dinner, Tues. - Sat. 5:30 - 9:30, Lunch, 529-5938 Lottsburg, Va. house in Heathsville. Public nock. 435-6232. The RFM Modelers meet at 10 8 p.m. at Palmer Hall (closed); Tues. - Fri. 11:30 - 2:00 Hobbs Hole Dr. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– hearings begin at 7 p.m. The Reedville Fishermen’s a.m. at the Reedville Fisher- on Thurs days at 8 p.m. at Tappahannock 804-443-4451 THE STEAMBOAT RESTAURANT: Museum Winter Lecture –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Enjoy casual dining while overlooking the The Irvington Town Council men’s Museum. 453-6529. De Sales Hall (open); on PIPER’S PUB & TEA ROOM: will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Se ries returns with “Growing The RFM Photo Group meets Wednes days at noon at Irving- beautiful Piankatank River Golf Club. We ” The finest in Celtic cuisine. Live offer a traditional lunch menu, gourmet town office. Up in Reedville, a panel dis- at 2 p.m. at the Reedville Fish- ton United Methodist Church music Wed. thru Sat.. Wed.-Open The Interfaith Service Coun- cussion moderated by Charles ermen’s Museum. 453-6529. (Shady Ladies); on Saturdays mike 7 pm; Fri.-Laurie Keith-7pm; and traditional evening menus and Sun- cil will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Williams. The program begins The Planning Commission at 5 p.m. at Zoar Baptist Sat. - different headliners. Wed. thru day Brunch selections. Open Tues.-Sat., Wicomico Episcopal Church in at 7 p.m. at Festival Halle in for Lancaster County meets at Church in Deltaville and 8 Sat. - open for lunch 11:30 - 2:30; 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Wicomico Church. Reedville. $5. 453-6529. 7 p.m. at the courthouse in p.m. at Irvington United Dinner Wed.-Sat.-5 until, 37 N. Main evenings 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm, and Sun- The Upper Lancaster Ruritan The Richmond County Lan caster. Methodist Church (open); and St., Kilmarnock. 435-7178. day Brunch 10:30 am - 2:00 pm. Ban- Mu seum will hold a volunteer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– quets, functions and group outings also Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at The Planning Commission on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. at SANDPIPER RESTAURANT: seminar at 10:30 a.m. in the available. Call 776-6589 (Reservations the Ruritan Center in Lively. for Northumberland County White Stone United Methodist Est. 1982. Casual relaxed dining with American Legion Post 117 General District courtroom at meets at 7 p.m. at the court- Church (open). 435-1935. suggested). Located off Rt. 33 at 629, the Richmond County court- friendly service. Featuring nightly spe- Hartfield, Va. will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the house in Heathsville. The Free Health Clinic for cials, charbroiled steaks and fresh sea- ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– house in Warsaw. 333-3607. uninsured residents of the post home in Reedville. The Planning Commission food dishes. Full menu. (D) Route 3, White TOBY'S: Robert Teagle will review for White Stone meets at 6:30 Northern Neck and Middlesex Stone. 435-6176. Casual dining, fresh seafood, steaks, Landon Carter’s Uneasy King- p.m. at the town office at 572 County is open Monday ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– chops & pasta. Open 7 days at 3 pm. Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. dom by Rhys Isaac at Books 18 Chesa peake Drive in White SANDPIPER REEF RESTAURANT: (D) 804-776-6913. Deltaville, just off & Con versation. The session Narcotics Anonymous meets Stone. to 4:30 p.m. General clinics at 7 p.m. at Charterhouse in also are held Tuesday and 4 Star Dining on the Piankatank. Rt. 33. begins with a social at Rappa- The Rappatomac Writers Friendly, local atmosphere. Fresh sea- ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– hannock Westminster-Canter- Kilmarnock. meets from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Thurs day evenings; clients WILLABY’S: The Kilmarnock & District must register from 5:30 to 7 food, prime beef. Thurs-Sat. 5-9. Sun. bury at 10:30 a.m. The review Chinn House at Rappahannock 11:30-2. Special Parties-Off Nights. Comfortable casual atmosphere. Fea- follows at 11 a.m. Pipe Band rehearses at 7:15 Community College in Warsaw. p.m. The office is off Harris turing daily chef's specials, gourmet p.m. at Campbell Memorial Drive in Kilmarnock. Reservations accepted. Off Rt. 198 in The Northern Neck Soil and Duplicate Bridge will be Mathews County. (D). 725-3331. burgers & delectable desserts. Eat in Water Conservation District Presby terian Church in played at 1 p.m. at the Wom- An Immunization Clinic is ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Weems. 462-7125. or carry out available. Monday-Satur- meets at 6:30 p.m. at the an’s Club of White Stone. Men, held on Tuesdays by appoint- Call 435-1701 to place an ad day 11-3. Items available for take home Adams Post 86 of the ment only from 9 to 11 North ern Neck Planning Dis- women and newcomers are in the dining guide. until 4:00. White Stone. (L) 435-0044. trict commission office in Ameri can Legion and the in vited. No reser vations are a.m. at the Lancaster County Warsaw. 333-3525. legion auxil iary will meet at needed. 435-2755. Health De partment in Lan- Penny Whistle Lessons begin 7 p.m. at the post home on Auditions for “To Kill a Mock- caster. 462-5197. at Piper’s Pub in Kilmarnock. Waverly Avenue in Kilmarnock. ingbird” will be held from 4 to 6 A Pilates Class is held at St. The four-week session contin- 435-1588. p.m. for ages 6 to 14 and from Andrews Presbyterian Church Promote your business in a cost- ues through February 3. An The Economic Development 7 to 9 p.m. for adults at in Kilmarnock on Mon days and in termediate class begins at Commission for Northumber- West Side Hall in Callao. Musi- Tuesdays from 7:50 to 8:50 effective way! Call 804-435-1701 1 p.m., beginners at 7 p.m. land County will meet at 7:30 cians and actors are needed a.m. and Thursdays from 9 to Classes will be taught by Alice p.m. at the courthouse in of all races and sexes. The 10 a.m. For fees and registra- Hershisher. $40. 453-7062. Heathsville. musical will be staged in April tion information, call Renais- A Bridge Discussion Group by the Westmoreland Players. sance in Motion at 529-5949. meets at 9:30 a.m. at the 529-9345. LET US SHOW YOU Friday Wom an’s Club of Lancaster. The Local Chapter of the 14 $4. No reservations required. Vir ginia Aeronautical Historical Lee-Jackson Day 462-0742. Society meets at noon at donk’s AMERICA! Narcotics Anonymous meets Duplicate Bridge will be the Pilot House Restaurant at played at the Woman’s Club of All Star Show★ at 8 p.m. in Charterhouse in Hummel Field in Topping. For a FREE Catalog of Tours Call: Kilmarnock. 580-4400. Lan caster at 1 p.m. 462-0742. The Northern Neck Chapter ★Meet the 2005 Cast Bingo is played at the Upper Ryan Dunn, a representative of the Virginia Native Plant Sat., Jan. 22, 8:00 p.m. 1-800-552-0022 Lan caster Ruritan Cen ter in of Sen. George Allen’s office, Society meets at 12:30 p.m. Lively at 7:30 p.m. will hold local office hours at at Wicomico Episcopal Parish SUNSHINE TOURS Dave Long is featured on the 205 Cross Street in Tappahan- Church Hall in Wicomico piano from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bam- nock from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Church. Bring a lunch. Cookies Brass Polishing bery’s Restaurant in Heaths- to discuss issues facing the of Williamsburg www.gosunshinetours.com ville. For dinner reserva tions, area constituents and to help and coffee provided. anyone having problems with a Polishing Brass & Brass Beds call 580-8181. Brass, Copper, Silver & Pewter Zipper plays at the Boathouse federal agency. Ongoing: Fireplace Accessories Cafe in Urbanna. The show The Corrotoman Senior Citi- Al-Anon Family Group meet- Door Handles/Knockers starts at 9 p.m. 758-0080. zens meet at 10 a.m. at the ings are on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Other Home Items (804) 693-2770 Ruritan Center near Lively. at Kilmarnock United Meth- Lamps & Lamp Repair HILLSIDE CIN E MA(804) 693-7766 odist Church and on Thurs- Free Pick-up/Delivery 7321 J. CLAYTON HIGHWAY, GLOUCESTER, VA.• SCHEDULE FOR 01/14–01/20 days at 8 p.m. at Palmer Hall. 30 years experience 15 Saturday 435-1935. Steve Keith is featured at 19 Wednes day Serving Virginia Monday - Ladies Special Cafe Mojo in Urbanna from 8 The Rotary Club for Kil- Admission, Medium Drink and Medium Popcorn are all for $6.00 marnock, Irvington and White Wayne Harris • 757- 220-3466 to 11 p.m. 758-4141. Post your events here! Cell: 757-810-1677 A Bluegrass Show to benefit Stone meets at 12:30 p.m. COACH CARTER (PG-13/2HRS 14MIN) RACING STRIPES (PG/1 HR 24 MIN) the Gwynn’s Island Museum at Rappa hannock Westminster- Fri. (3:30), 6:00, 8:30 Fri. (4:15), 6:15, 8:15 begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Canterbury. The Northern Neck Bay CLOCK REPAIRS Gwynn’s Island Civic League SINCE 1965 Sat. (1:00, 3:30), 6:00, 8:30 Sat. (2:15, 4:15), 6:15, 8:15 building on Route 223 in Tones meets at 3 p.m. at St. GRANDFATHER, MANTEL & SHIP CLOCKS Sun. (1:00, 3:30), 6:00 Sun. (2:15, 4:15), 6:15 Gwynn’s Island. The Dragon Andrews Presbyterian Church ANTIQUE & NEW Run Bluegrass Band and Ol’ in Kilmarnock. 438-5127. Howard Miller Clock Service Rep. Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs. (4:45), 7:15 Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs. (5:00), 7:00 Hat Country Band will be fea- A Grief Support Group meets John C. Willis, Clock Maker, Students, Senior Citizen & Active Military $3.50 for all shows tured. Donations are accepted. at 4 p.m. at White Stone United Children under 2yrs. (any show) FREE/Children 2 to16yrs. (any show) $3.50 Methodist Church. 435-7585. 804-776-9900 **Shows in parentheses ( ) all seats $3.50/Adults all shows on & after 6pm $5.50** 725-3495. Visit us at www.hillsidecinema.com or www.hc22.com for show times. Zipper plays at the Boathouse A Community Centering To print money-saving coupon click on certifi cate then free stuff icon. Cafe in Deltaville. The show Prayer will be held at noon starts at 9 p.m. 758-0080. at the Bay Center for Spiritual A Roast Beef Dinner will De velopment at 77 South Main be served at Fairfields United Street in Kilmarnock. Bring a Methodist Church from 4 to 6 bag lunch. Coffee and tea pro- p.m. 453-2631. vided. Not this year, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s The Richmond County Fair You know that Birthday will be observed at Association meets at 7:30 11 a.m. during Story Time p.m. at the Richmond County you’ve try again! at the Northumberland Public court house in Warsaw. Library in Heathsville. Children 333-3420. are urged to bring a small gift Sandwich Bridge will be reached the of school supplies for victims played at the Woman’s Club of the recent tsunami. To reg- of Lancaster. $5. Call Betty “Respectable” ister for Story Time, call the Thorn ton at 462-0742 for res- Happy library at 580-5051. ervations or to get on the wait- ing list. age when Bob Lindsey will lead a Books Alive review session on works Birthday 16 Sunday dealing with “work.” The pro- everyone is The Widowed Persons Ser- gram begins at 11 a.m. at the vice for Lancaster and Nor- Northumberland Public Library “polite” to you! Chris! thumberland counties holds its in Heathsville. lunch brunch at Auditions for “To Kill a Mock- the Pilot House Restaurant in ingbird” will be held from 4 to 6 Only at Heads Up downtown Topping immedi ately p.m. for ages 6 to 14 and from fol low ing church ser vices. 7 to 9 p.m. for adults at Beth Williams will speak at West Side Hall in Callao. Musi- Sundays at Two at the cians and actors are needed Lan caster Community Library of all races and sexes. The ESSEX 5 CINEMAS in Kilmarnock. The program musical will be staged in April located on Route 17 in the Essex Square Shopping Center, be gins at 2 p.m. She will speak by the Westmoreland Players. Tappahannock • Movie Hotline: 804-445-1166 on “Monticello’s Architecture: 529-9345. ADULTS: $7.00 CHILDREN 11 AND UNDER: $5.00 Why Not Georgian/” SENIORS 62 AND OLDER: $5.00 ALL SHOWS BEFORE 6:00 ARE $5.00 FOR EVERYONE * NO PASSES OR COUPONS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 804-443-0837 FRI. JAN. 14 SUN. - MON: JAN. 16-17 RACING STRIPES (PG) RACING STRIPES (PG) 5:15, 7:20, 9:30 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, 7:20 Discover the Beautiful COACH CARTER (PG13) COACH CARTER (PG13) 4:15, 7:00, 9:50 1:30, 4:15, 7:00 HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS (R) HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS (R) No one under 4:40, 7:10, 9:40 1:45, 4:40, 7:10 Blue Danube FAT ALBERT(PG) 17 admitted FAT ALBERT(PG) 5:00, 7:25, 9:35 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:25 Escorted to R Rated MEET THE FOCKERS (PG13) MEET THE FOCKERS (PG13) This Greeting is late ... films without 4:30, 7:15, 9:45 2:00, 4:30, 7:15 GLOBUS CRUISE parent or adult SAT. JAN. 15 TUES: JAN. 18 on the MS Poetry It came as a surprise ... accompaniment RACING STRIPES (PG) RACING STRIPES (PG) Budapest to Prague, 14 days - ID’s required 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, 7:20, 9:30 7:20 COACH CARTER (PG13) COACH CARTER (PG13) September 8-21, 2005 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:50 7:00 KC turned HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS (R) HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS (R) From $3,700, including round-trip airfare 1:45, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40 7:10 FAT ALBERT(PG) FAT ALBERT(PG) 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:25, 9:35 7:25 Adventure Travel MEET THE FOCKERS (PG13) MEET THE FOCKERS (PG13) 2:00, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45 7:15 Chesapeake Commons, Kilmarnock 60 WED.-THURS. JAN. 19-20 436-9200 1-877-436-9200 Love, ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13(R) COACH CARTER (PG13) Right before 7:30 7:00 “Come join us–we’re going places” the RR RACING STRIPES (PG) HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS (R) 7:20 7:10 our eyes! MEET THE FLOCKERS (PG13) Staff 7:15 Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Jan. 13, 2005 • A3 Books Alive to put For display or directory advertising, call the Record: 435-1701. reviewer to ‘work’ The Books Alive program Three Women, Ten Kids, and a at the Northumberland Public Nation’s Drive to End Welfare Country Gourmet, LLC Library ushers in the New Year by Jason DeParle; and The Wid- on a new day, Wednesday, Jan- ening Gap by Jody Heymann. Affordable Elegant Catering uary 19, with a provocative One of Ehrenreich’s objec- theme—work. The program tives was to fi nd out if the single begins at 11 a.m. at the library mothers had devised “tricks” to in Heathsville. get by on their low wages. For Patricia Prillaman Sponsored by the Friends of one, she found that women on the Library, the book will be welfare were already working 529-5415 Nickel and Dimed, by Barbara when the 1996 reforms were Ehrenreich. enacted. In the book, sub-titled “On “That explains the surprising A creative approach to home entertaining, (Not) Getting By in America,” plummet of the welfare rolls. receptions & civic functions Ehrenreich recounts how she They were already working and left her comfortable middle- extended their working hours,” class life to take a series of Lindsey said. minimum-wage jobs around the The plight of the working country in order to fi nd out how poor existed before and after low-paid women get by. welfare reform, he added. Reviewer Bob Lindsey Prior to the Books Alive selected this book because “it’s presentation, the Friends will most accessible, most easily hold its semi-annual member- readable, and probably the best ship meeting. Starting at 10 a.m. introduction to the topic of the at the library, the meeting will working poor.” address details of a fund-raiser Other books that he plans in March to feature Virginia “Silly Old Goat” (left) earned a blue ribbon from Dr. R. to address for further reading blues, gospel and jazz perfor- 804-436-9060 FAX 804-436-9061 LaMance Joyce. include The Working Poor, mances. Results of 2004 fund- Invisible in America by David raising programs also will be K. Shipler; American Dream, reported. Thanks to all who have tried our New Lancaster ‘Critters and Pets’ display Landing Restaurant. Try our full menu or our daily continues through Jan. 21 Auditions set Jan. 19-22 specials Tuesday throuh Saturday. “Critters and Pets” is the title Assistant”; Jackie Colligan for Hours of Operation of a whimsical exhibit at the Rap- watercolor, “Alpha Koi”; and Rita for musical adaptation pahannock Art League Studio Stevens for watercolor, “Hiroshi- Main Dining Room: 5:00 until 10:00 Tuesday - Saturday Gallery in Kilmarnock through gi’s Spiney Lobster.” of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Lounge Dining Room: 4:00 until 12:00 Tuesday - Thursday January 21. Twenty-seven paint- “This is my fi rst visit to the 4:00 until 1:15 Friday & Saturday ings featuring animals are on dis- Studio Gallery and I’m impressed The Westmoreland Players racial prejudice and the coming play. with its size and quality of work,” invites actors, singers and instru- of age of a young girl in rural Dr. R. LaMance Joyce of Bay- said Dr. Joyce. “The ‘Critters and mentalists to audition for “To Kill Alabama in 1935. The music DJ on Friday and Karaoke on Saturday side Animal Hospital judged the Pets’ paintings are all delight- a Mockingbird” Wednesday, Jan- will accompany the action of the show and awarded Kathy Juron a ful.” uary 19, and Thursday, January play. blue ribbon for her pastel, “Silly Dr. Joyce said he “was repeat- 20, and Saturday, January 22. Performance dates are April Bands and Comedy coming in the future Old Goat.” edly attracted to the eyes of the Auditions will be held at West 2-17. on Selected Saturdays. Red ribbon winners were Susan animals. They seemed to speak Side Hall at 16217 Richmond Those who wish to read the Sills for an acrylic, “Angie,” and to me. The gentle goat portrayed Road in Callao. play prior to auditions may Dolores Flessner for a colored in the winning painting was quite On Wednesday and Thursday, check out a script at the Hague If you like country rock, bluegrass and good times. pencil, “Team Ropers.” unlike two goats that I adopted auditions will be held for chil- library during regular hours. To Yellow ribbons went to Jane in veterinary school. They were dren ages 6 to 14 from 4 to 6 arrange an audition by appoint- Stouffer for acrylic, “Artist’s defi nitely ornery.” p.m. and for adults from 7 to 9 ment at times other than the p.m. On Saturday, auditions will posted schedule, call 529-9345. Come Hear Circuit Riders January 22, 2005 be held for all ages from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bluegrass Musicians of all races are urged to audition. They will be asked to perform a prepared
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EBZ A4 Opinion Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Jan. 13, 2005 Letters to the Editor Excerpts by Henry Lane Hull ening to those of us who do sell tickets even though not Christianity and not share the writer’s beliefs. recruited to be on the sales y grandmother used to say that her portraits of British royalty. Extremist interpreters of both team. mother maintained that every boy should Every day, several times on schedule, Grace and Islam are both the Bible and the Koran have, The merchants, business and Mhave a dog. Now with the experience Banner set out on their routine walks. The routine religions of peace throughout history, found justifi - professional people in the com- of raising a daughter for the past nine years, I up and down her road never varied. Neither hur- cation for the intolerance of and munity also came through again think the adage should be rephrased to say that ried the other, Grace in her broad-brimmed hat, To The Editor: violence toward their “religious by purchasing tickets and facil- every boy and every girl should have a dog. This Banner sniffi ng at anything which hit his fancy. For those of us hoping for enemies.” itating the purchase by their thought has been particularly on my mind this Over the years they both aged, and cared for peace in the world, the letter This sort of infl ammatory lan- employees. Thanks also go to week as one of the greatest dog enthusiasts I ever each other most affectionately. The years were entitled, “Enough with the guage feeds into the mutual the Rappahannock Record for have known has died. more diffi cult for Banner who had a number of fi nger-pointing” in the January hatred and mistrust that has, in coverage of the campaign from I speak of Grace Dorsey, a New Yorker in the health problems, which led Grace to what she 6 Rappahannock Record was the past, led to great suffering, beginning to end. fullest sense of the word, who retired to the North- called “the hardest day of my life,” the time when rather disturbing. death and destruction and all in I have to contrast this support ern Neck with her late husband, Jack, in 1980. Banner made his fi nal trip to the vet and he went Firstly, where the idea came the name of God. in the community with what I They built a home in Lancaster County, and set- on to dog heaven. from that people are blaming Cheryl Perkins read recently in an article in tled in to enjoy our way of life. Jack died in 1994, It was also the beginning of the end for Grace. Bush for the tsunamis one can Topping the Washington Post regarding and for Grace there was no turning back; she was She realized that she was too old to start raising only guess. It sounds like a Rush the problems faced by the Dis- here to stay, and stay she did until her death last a new puppy, that she could not do the training, Limbaugh or Bill O’Reilly para- trict’s 27-branch library system. week at 85. She plunged into many charitable and perhaps most importantly, there could never noid fantasy. Lottery It mentions staffi ng problems so activities, and to each she gave her all. be another Banner. Sadly, she reconciled herself The writer’s comments regard- concluded serious that branches often open To think of her is to think of a person whose to being dogless for the fi rst time in her adult life. ing the religious faiths of the late or close early if a librarian entire life was passionately committed to living She began to have more health problems herself, particular humans involved in To The Editor: calls in sick. Budget problems with dogs. Every conversation somehow touched and a few months later left the home she loved to this tragedy and who should be The Lancaster Community have forced most city libraries on the subject of dogs. Her breed were English go to the nursing home, realizing that she could helping them, should give us Library fi nished another success- to close one day a week and cut springers, and although an amateur, she bred them not live alone. pause when considering whether ful lottery campaign last Satur- back hours. and showed them for over 40 years, but she liked She remained actively interested in the world Bush’s “Faith Based Initiatives” day when Margaret Williams’ News like this cannot help but to talk about any breed, including our less-than- around her, but Grace dogless seemed a contra- will work in this country. We winning number was drawn. make each of us aware of just pedigreed varieties. diction in terms. Over the Christmas holidays, a should be willing to help these I am grateful to all who pur- how fortunate we are to live in I must admit that springers were a strong bond time she always celebrated with Banner, she fell people without regard to their chased tickets this year and an area where our citizens sup- between us, as they used to be my breed also, but ill and now she has died. religious beliefs or political affi l- helped in their sale. port their library and recognize I never ventured into the arenas that Grace did. She had lived in New York with her fi rst husband iations. We should do so without While Mrs. Williams won the the importance it has in all of She had more blue ribbons than most profession- who died early in their marriage, then endured a giving ourselves a self-congratu- $15,000 prize, all of us who their lives. als, and a library with every publication ever writ- long widowhood before she married Jack Dorsey latory pat on the back and with- live in this community are also Jack H. Blaine ten on them. in 1964. Before the Northern Neck entered her out looking to see what others winners. The remaining $35,000 Lottery Chairman Her china, silver, and artwork all echoed the life, there was Grand Manan Island in the Bay of are, or are not, giving as a gauge goes into the general fund of the Lancaster Community springer motif. Grace loved dogs, and could com- Fundy where she spent her vacations with Jack. of our own generosity. library to help carry out its mis- Library municate with them to a remarkable degree. Dogs Her enthusiasm for the Island coexisted with that We must make a distinction sion to the community. The sale responded to her as well. As she grew older, she for the Northern Neck in her psyche. between Islam and al Qaeda. of all 500 tickets before the dead- Planned ‘urban’ had to give up the show aspect of her fascination Grace would have approved of the modifi ca- Islam is as much a religion of line refl ects the library’s strong with springers, and about 15 years ago she got her tion of my grandmother’s old saying. Whenever peace as is Christianity. Al Qaeda support in Lancaster County and development last dog, Banner, an English cocker spaniel. They she met either B.E., she asked about our dog. is a terrorist political group using neighboring communities. were ubiquitous. Few seeing-eye dogs ever spent For Grace dogs were for everybody and life with- Islam as a front. Their actions Thanks for the success of the on the agenda more time with their owners. out them was inconceivable. Her love of animals no more represent Islam than campaign go to a lot of people: Banner was not a champion, but he was trained was a great part of the wonderful person she was an abortion clinic bomber repre- the members of the sales booster To the Editor: to perfection. He was spotted gray with black throughout the good life she led. sents Christianity. team; board members; staff; vol- On Thursday, January 20, the ears, looking every bit as regal as any of his cous- Grace Gilmore Hill Dorsey, May 8, 1919—Jan- The term “religious enemies” unteers behind the desk; and Lancaster planning commission used in this letter is most fright- friends who volunteered to help will meet at 7 p.m. The mem- ins, the Cavailier King Charles spaniels in old uary 4, 2005. R.I.P. bers of the commission will con- tinue their work on the draft for PUD (planned “urban” develop- ment) requirements, restrictions Fiction or Fact from Bob’s Almanac and application processes. As currently written, these by Robert Mason Jr. tions. I visited the Kilmarnock branch vague. Richmond DMV branch where major issues concern many Lan- Last week, the Virginia I advised her to immediately of the DMV. Someone from Dr. Stroube’s we waited another hour. After caster County citizens: Department of Motor Vehicles withdraw every cent, close every There, the staff wanted to offi ce returned our call. By that going through the motions, • the draft fails to allow public posted a news release implying account, transfer every fund and change my mother’s identity time, I realized nothing short of including the presentation of a hearings in the approval pro- that the Commonwealth’s statu- to deal exclusively with the and questioned her sex. They a road trip to the offi ce of vital property tax receipt showing a cess. tory legal presence requirement other bank in town. There she is could only issue a photo ID records in Richmond would be physical 911 street address as • residential developments for driver’s license and identifi - treated with respect. There she in the name on the birth certifi - required. proof of legal presence in the could have up to 400 dwelling cation card applications sat well is not jerked around. cate, which contained misspell- I visited the website for the Commonwealth of Virginia, she units. with consumers. There she is not the victim of ings. They briefl y questioned offi ce of vital records and the was issued a photo ID. • residential units could be Little did Commissioner D. some trendy policy to prevent her sex, because her name mis- DMV to obtain lists of the docu- However, they spelled her four stories or 60 feet in height. B. Smit know the trouble the identity theft, thwart terrorists or spelled is more commonly a ver- ments we would need. name wrong. Hopefully there are many Mason family went through score homeland security points sion assigned to males. They In Richmond, mom was asked Short of driving me to commit other citizens concerned about over the past three weeks to get with paranoid customers. quickly dismissed that notion, to fi ll out an application as if she a terrorist act, the DMV imme- this potential for change in Lan- a photo ID for its matriarch. Despite what you’ve heard, without cause for disrobing. was seeking a fi rst-time birth diately corrected the spelling caster County’s rural character. It all started the week before requiring photo IDs of longtime For $10, they were ready certifi cate. When we got to the and issued her a second photo To demonstrate your concern, Christmas when mom attempted customers and respected mem- to issue a photo ID with front of the line, mom was asked ID. The photo ID also shows her please be present in the Lan- to acquire a certifi cate of deposit bers of the community will the misspellings. Such a photo for a photo ID. We were able to mailing address and not her 911 caster General District court- at her bank in Urbanna. not stop identity theft or terror- ID would prove worthless. In use mine and so began the pro- address. Go fi gure. room at 7 p.m. on January 20. There, she was informed that ism. Such policies, like related every other legal transaction, cess of correcting misspellings So, Mr. Smit, you will never We all need to be aware of to complete the transaction she state statutes established in and on every other legal docu- of her fi rst and maiden names. convince me that the average what could happen in our neigh- would need to present a photo haste amid hysteria, just create a ment issued to her throughout As proof of the correct spell- statewide wait time for DMV borhoods. ID. This attempt was made to hassle for law-abiding citizens. her lifetime, she has used the ings, we were able to show service is 20 minutes. Janice M. Fadeley deposit money in a bank, or one If a bank’s policies, and those correct spelling of her name. her name and my grandfather’s It took us a trip to a DMV Lancaster of its predecessors, that she has of other institutions, now dictate We were advised that it would name on her marriage license; offi ce in Kilmarnock, a dozen dealt with for close to 40 years, that a photo ID be required, they take a court order to resolve the her name on my birth certifi - long distance phone calls, two Just do the a bank where the folks know should provide that service for situation. They could not change cate, as well as my grandfather’s trips to Richmond, a visit to a her by name, a bank where she their customers. the birth certifi cate. We were name on her older brother’s DMV offi ce in Richmond, accu- right thing routinely makes deposits several However, she was informed told the offi ce of vital records birth certifi cate, accessed by mulated hours of waiting in line, times a week. that other banks would also may be able to help us, once computer. and that doesn’t even begin to To The Editor: She had no photo ID. She require a photo ID. That proved we had obtained the court order. However, to complete the address the maze of misinfor- It has been interesting to watch had never needed one to conduct false, as she was able to We were given a phone number transaction a photo ID would be mation or the frustration factor. the outpouring of assistance from business there before. She does acquire a hassle-free certifi cate for the offi ce of vital records required. Mine would not suf- Except for one customer ser- this country and around the not drive and has never had a of deposit at the other bank in administered by the Virginia fi ce this time. Instead, the offi ce vice representative at the offi ce world for the victims of the tsu- driver’s license. town. Department of Health, which of vital records would require an of vital records, all of the nami. It’s not like she was a new Meanwhile, we set out on a proved to be the wrong number. affi davit signed, witnessed and state employees we encountered In Saudi Arabia, they are hold- customer, they had never seen mission to secure a photo ID, in She also was informed that stamped by a notary public. appeared polite and eager to ing on to the oil profi ts and her, or they didn’t know her. case she chooses to cease bank- DMV would need to see docu- For this we had to return to help, as well as the employees counting on telethons to raise the There was a time when a ing with her regular bank. mentation establishing her legal Urbanna to fi nd a notary who mom encountered at her regular support. What is most remark- lady’s word was honored, espe- Armed with her birth certifi - presence in Virginia. This is knew my mother. Otherwise, bank. able is that the media is using cially in her own community cate and other legal documenta- akin to producing a photo ID. she’d need a photo ID. All this, and the photo ID is the telethon that was done to aid and by neighborhood institu- tion, mom, my older sister and She receives mail at a post Returning to Richmond with valid only for fi ve years . . . like the families of suicide bombers offi ce box, not a 911 address. the affi davit, we waited an hour her identity is going to change. as a benchmark. Do we really For all identifi cation purposes, at the offi ce of vital records. (Names have not been used expect the result to be as gener- she has used her post offi ce box. After receiving a new birth cer- to protect family members from ous an outpouring for the love of After several attempts to tifi cate with the correct spell- identity theft, like that’s going to mankind as there was for some- Subscribe to the Record! reach someone, anyone, at the ings, we headed for the big prevent it.) thing so rooted in hate? offi ce of vital records, including The U.N. representative that Rappahannock Record Circulation Dept. calls to the local health chided the “wealthy” for being P. O. Box 400 • Kilmarnock, VA 22482-0400 department and to Commis- Yesteryear in Lancaster stingy seems to have bitten the sioner Robert B. Stroube, M.D., hand that feeds him. While the For papers mailed to addresses in Lancaster, M.P.H., we reached someone (A reprint from the January He was asked if reports of U.S. government didn’t immedi- who answered some of our 13, 1905, issue of the Virginia his proposed street car line to ately come out and say we alone Northumberland, Richmond, questions. She assured us the Citizen.) Ashland and on to Chesapeake will repair all the damage and Westmoreland and Middlesex Counties: misspellings could be corrected Gould talks of new road Bay were correct. Mr. Gould care for all the people, to judge at the offi ce of vital records Mr. Frank Jay Gould, whose said that they were, and that it that as being stingy is a bit harsh. ❑ $20.00 per year ❑ $15.00 per 6 months without a court order. plans, if carried to fruition, will only needed a decision of the I can only hope that he will qui- However, when we asked mean more for the develpment of Supreme Court for his company etly be sent home to consider the For papers mailed to other areas: exactly what forms we would Richmond as well as the North- to begin at once constructing an plight of others in a less offi cial ❑ ❑ need as evidence to correct ern Neck, than anything that has electric line from Richmond to public role. $28.00 per year $22.00 per 6 months the spelling, her response was been put on foot for many years. Ashland. The American people are ❑ $20.00 student Said he: The line from Ash- coming to the aid of people USPS (455-600) land has already been surveyed, visited by tragedy yet again. ❑ Payment enclosed New ❑ Renewed ❑ and as soon as the court has It’s a genuine outpouring from handed down an opinion, we will the heart. As an example of Rappahannock Record begin construction. This line will the common bond of Americans ❑ ❑ Bill me Charge to or fadfaf 27 N. Main St., P.O. Box 400, Kilmarnock, VA 22482-0400 be connected with another line with their fellow man, I wit- Phone: 804-435-1701 • FAX: 804-435-2632 • Web site: www.rrecord.com running through Ashland to the nessed people in Pennsylvania historic Northern Neck, which is fl ooded by Ivan in September, Name:______Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Gaskins, General Managers perhaps the most richly endowed standing in the rubble that was Robert D. Mason Jr., Editor section of your State.” once their prized personal pos- Newsroom: Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi, Robb Hoff, Reid Armstrong and Katherine Address:______Shrader. William R. Fix, copy editor. The route of the proposed sessions and homes, lamenting Advertising: Chris McClintock, manager; K.C. Troise, Marilyn Bryant, road is as follows; through the what had happened to their Rachael Gano. Production: Wayne Smith, Joe Gaskins, Gloria Bosher, Brenda Burtner, counties of Henrico, Hanover, neighbors in Florida. City:______State:_____ Zip:______Susan Faulkner, Sharon Daniel. via the town of Ashland; thence The administration and media Business: Gladys Larson and Ann Shelton, account managers; Anna Ticer, circulation manager; Kate Oliver, CPA, accounts payable. through King William, King and seem to be speculating as to how Queen, and Essex to Tappahan- many friends we can buy with Telephone: ______J. E. Currell, Publisher, 1927-1993 nock; thence across the Rappah- Christian charity. Former Pres- Published weekly except Christmas week Member: Virginia Press Association at Kilmarnock, Lancaster Co., Virginia. and National Newspaper Association. annock, through the counties of ident Bill Clinton said it best, Credit Card No.: ______Periodicals Postage Paid at Kilmarnock, Richmond, Northumberland and “Just do the right thing.” We VA 22482 and at additional mailing offices. Lancaster, or any of them to a should forget the political for Postmaster: Send address changes to the Printed on Rappahannock Record, P. O. Box 400, recycled paper. point or points on the Chesa- a moment and help others in Expiration Date: ______Kilmarnock, VA 22482-0400. peake Beay. despair because it is the right Subscriptions (payable in advance): $20 per year in the Northern Neck and Mid- (Transcribed by volunteers thing to do, not because of image Signature: ______dlesex County; $28 per year elsewhere. Single copy, $ .50. of the Genealogy and Research or prestige. All items submitted for publication are subject to inclusion in digital or other electronic Center of the Mary Ball Wash- Roy Cameron formats for use in other Rappahannock Record products. ington Museum and Library.) White Stone Letters to the Editor Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Jan. 13, 2005 • A5 Animal Tails LHS band has By Audrey Thomasson a rich heritage Community effort, hard work led to successful band trip To The Editor: the residents in this wonderful community, and A Pet Eulogy To The Editor: January 1 was a wonderful day for me. I the outpouring of support shown to me and our While the Lancaster High watched as a proud “papa” as our kids strutted kids. I am indeed humbled as I think of the When a Montana sheep farmer School’s Band of 2004 was fl ying their stuff through the streets of London. Tears amount of money and support you contributed. fell ill and was taken to thehospi- across the Atlantic, my mind car- fi lled my eyes as I thought about this incredible I take great pride in the fact that we are not tal in Ft. Benton, his old herding ried me back to the beginnings of accomplishment for a little school in the North- only the LHS band, but we are the Northern dog followed him into town and a high school band in Lancaster ern Neck. Neck’s band, and carry that banner very proudly. kept a vigil outside the building. County. To the band members of Lancaster High I cannot name all the members of the commu- A few days later the man died This was in the days before School, you made me proud. Your fl awless per- nity who gave money, time, talents, supports, and his body was crated for ship- the consolidation of the high formance was the best that I have seen since I prayers and kind words. There would simply not ment to his relatives back east. schools. A band was formed at became the director 20 years ago. All the hours be enough room in this forum. Everywhere I The dog followed the box to Kilmarnock High School under of preparation, sweat, cold fi ngers, frustration go, people ask me how the trip was. I am proud the train depot and watched ner- the direction of Walter Pogue of and shear hard work paid off. You were great. I and honored to share our experience with any vously as his master was put Walter D. Moses Music Com- hope you will carry this performance experience member of the community who inquires. on board. When the cargo door pany in Richmond. Pogue was with you and have the same pride and approach There have been many requests for recordings slammed shut and the train slowly followed by other band directors to make everything you do, both in music and of the parade. Many people would like to see started to pull away, the old dog who made the trip to Kilmarnock, in life, just as fl awless. The year is not over yet, it. I will receive in the coming weeks several began to whine. He tried to follow one day a week. and I look forward to many more “fl awless” per- DVDs of the parade and will place them in the the train, chasing it down the When the county’s high schools formances in the coming months. Lancaster Community Library for any member tracks, but when it disappeared were consolidated, a band direc- Also, to the members of the Symphonic Band, of the community who would like to check them out of site, he went back to the tor was employed who conducted your performance in St. Augustines Church in out. One can also go to www.londonparade.co.uk depot to wait. both band and choral music. From After that, each time a train This bronze statue of Shep London was very memorable. What a beautiful and order pictures or a copy of the DVD. was erected by the people that point, the LHS band grew. setting for such a superb performance. Members We feel a huge sense of accomplishment and arrived at the station, the old dog I can’t think of any reason would walk among the disem- of Ft. Benton as a memorial of the audience, as well as members from the performing in London is by far the greatest to his undying faith. (Photo that Kilmarnock High School had other school bands were very impressed. honor this band has ever received. And it was barking passengers. Some people the fi rst county band unless the tried to shoo him away, but he courtesy of Roadside America, To the members of the band boosters, I owe the Northern Neck community who made it pos- www.roadsideamerica.com, a movement became a reality under a huge Thank You. You took an amazing chal- sible and made it a reality. From the bottom of stayed until he was convinced his the leadership of Russell H. Mac- master was not among them and guide to offbeat tourist attrac- lenge, to raise $150,000, and put in hours upon my heart I thank you. I am proud to be one of tions.) Means, a local piano, voice and hours of work. Thanks to you, we met our goal the directors of the LHS band. It has been my then returned to his spot to stand trumpet teacher, who moved to with ears cocked, tail up, and his and we got our kids to London. This opportunity honor to work with Glen Burtner and Kenny what is truly important and awak- the area from Pittsburg. He was would not have become reality without the band Flester who are the other members of our team. two front paws on the rail as he a graduate of Julliard School of gazed longingly down the track ened emotions buried deep in our boosters. They begin the task of teaching the basics in the souls. Music. President Alice Coates served as a marvelous middle school and by the time band students get waiting for his master’s return. “Uncle Russ,” as he was affec- Railroad employees fed the dog It is dedicated to all the people leader, and organized everything. To the other to the high school, they are good players and who love their pets as family and tionately called, had a studio in offi cers, vice president Kelly Oliver, secretary ready to take their music to the next level. they called ‘Shep’ and tried to the Kilmarnock, Lively and Wic- comfort him, but he wouldn’t do all they can to make their life Jill Bessler, treasurer Geri Vick and fund raising The big trip is over, but the LHS Red Devil on earth happy, healthy and full. omico schools where he gave pri- chairman Sherry Ransone, thank you. To those Band will continue to carry on the tradition of budge. vate lessons to individuals. The chaperones who went with us, and paid the full “Excellence in Motion.” We hope to see you at Hot summer days turned into 2004 Memorial: lessons were not a part of the a bitter cold Montana winter. As Cora Rowden, 12, a doberman-mix, trip price, thank you. I hope you enjoyed your our next performance. was the beloved dog of Bill, Sally and school budget. trip even though I worked you to death. Robbie Spiers word of Shep’s vigil began to son, John. Cora departed this world on MacMeans took his students to It would be a huge oversight to forget to thank LHS band director spread, fan mail poured in, school Nov. 24 in New York City. Cora touched the Mosque in Richmond for spe- children sent Christmas gifts and a lot of lives and was loved by all who cial musical performances. In the people came from miles around knew her. Her guileless, trusting, play- ful and reserved nature endeared her 1930s and 40s, Uncle Russ was ship Fund for nurses. Upon his than 11 months, it has amazed She was presiding over French to see and photograph him. Some to all. She had a wonderful life and the music contact person of the passing, there is now another me how the word of my illness baguettes, one of her specialties. tried to adopt him, but the dog was those who knew her were richer to area. It could have been his infl u- scholarship fund set up for grad- has quickly spread from church Later, I discovered that she pre- not interested. He was devoted to have been part of it. ence which led to a band at his master. So he waited. Hannah Martin, 4, a long haired uating students from Lancaster to church and citizen to citizen pared Dilly Beans. At that time, dachshund, was deeply loved by her Kilmarnock School. High School to pursue a medical throughout our fi ne counties. the beans were being raised by His wait went on for fi ve-and- family, Dennis and Susan. Hannah For a four-year period prior career. Part of their requirement Many people have either called Ed Otaka, especially for the sale. a-half years. Shep became so liked to lie in the bedroom window and to the consolidation, Kilmarnock is community service. me or the church to ask of my Grace had a wonderful sense arthritic and deaf that one day he let the wind blow through her hair. Her High School was maintained by failed to hear the train roll into lip sometimes caught on a protruding The Northern Neck Free Health current condition and to say that of humor and a razor sharp wit. tooth giving her an Elvis-like quality the town rather than the county. Clinic was another area of ser- they are continuing to pray for Tom and I often remarked after the station until it was almost on until mom released it. If one of her par- The county wanted to send part of vice where Dr. Boulos gave of me and my family. Never before being with Grace that we were him. As he moved to get out of ents was upset, she would crawl into Kilmarnock’s children to White his time and resources. in my lifetime, a short 40 years, sorry we had not met and known its path, he slipped on the icy their lap to comfort them. Stone and part to Lively. The rails and his long vigil came to an Molly Boese, an Airedale, was the Dr. Boulos loved medicine and have I ever experienced such an her in her earlier years. She must great love of her parents, Klaus town of Kilmarnock said “no” to being a physician. Anytime a new outpouring of genuine love and have been something. end. and Janet. Molly was adopted at this plan. physician came to town, he and care. The cards and prayers con- Until recent years she remained The old sheep herder fi nally seven months from Airedale Rescue From such humble beginnings, Ginny always had them to their tinue to be a blessing to me and active with Historyland activities. joined his master. in Howard County, Md., after being today’s music program evolved. Shep’s life ended in January returned by two other families. She was home for dinner and helped accli- have lifted my spirits in times of No one ever fi lled the void for affectionately called Molly the Good by Today’s news constantly reminds mate them to the community. despair. French bread once Grace became 1942. He was buried atop a her forever family who loved and com- us that had Edison not invented He was well respected among My condition continues to grow unable to “properly knead the wind-swept bluff overlooking the forted her for the rest of her 14 years. the light bulb, modern technology his fellow physicians, and all the worse and, as the doctors say dough,” but others did take up the depot. On the 50th anniversary George Caprial Brown was the would not be a part of our lives of his passing the people of Ft. beloved golden retriever of Al and medical community. there is nothing else they can do, Dilly Bean challenge. Susan. Adopted as a puppy in Bay- and so it is with today’s music My friend, Dr. Boulos, is I know that my God will not call Grace was involved with her Benton erected a bronze statue as port, L.I., N.Y., George loved the drive program in Lancaster County. greatly missed by his family, me home until he is done with church and could always be seen a memorial to this dog of undy- to Virginia and was thrilled when her I worked in the county’s high friends, and the whole com- me here on earth. In the mean- at the bake sale booth at the May ing faith. A 30-foot octagon sur- parents moved to the Northern Neck school for a long time. It was rounds the statue where people so she could swim in the Chesapeake munity. He constantly gave of time, it is my desire to serve him yard sale sponsored by Grace Bay. A kind, gentle and happy dog, her always a joy to be a supporter of himself. We can continue his in whatever capacity He allows Church. are invited to place a memorial young life was cut short by kidney fail- the LHS music program. Through memory and his community ser- me. She will be missed by her His- brick as a tribute to their own ure. She is sorely missed. the years, the county has had vice through the Northern Neck I would like to take this oppor- toryland associates and her many beloved pet. Abby Delventhal, 14, a chocolate wonderful band directors, George Anyone who has ever loved Lab, is deeply missed by her parents, Medical Alliance/Dr. Mounir tunity to thank everyone and ask friends in the community. Dean and Dawn of Vienna. Abby was Yeatman, Ernie Craig, Glen Burt- Boulos Scholarship Fund. for your continued prayers on my Luci York and lost a pet understands that the adopted at 12 years of age when she ner, Kenny Flester and Robby Terri Groh behalf. James 5:16 says, “Con- Kilmarnock bonds we share with these won- was picked up as a stray. She loved to Spiers. Weems fess your faults one to another, derfully faithful and true com- play with tennis balls or raid the gar- As my mind continues to panions will never end. Just as bage. She had a happy hop in her step and pray one for another, that ye Salvation Army and a ‘mood tail’ with a unique wag for wander, I see Yeatman’s band in Pastor welcomes may be healed. The effectual fer- our pets waited for our return each mood. Her final years were spent its fi rst uniforms and him in his vent prayer of a righteous man thanks contributors each day on earth, they are now getting lots of hugs and kisses. big white cap. I also hear the won- community prayers availeth much.” I call on those To The Editor: waiting for us to join them in Jolie Haynes, 14, a poodle, dearly derful concerts performed under heaven. loved by her family, Julie and Beverly effectual fervent prayers at this The Lancaster County Chap- of Saluda. the leadership of Craig. The LHS To The Editor: time in my life and again, I thank ter of the Salvation Army thanks This story is offered as a tribute Biscuit Olterman, 14, was a beloved band has a rich heritage. I am compelled to write this you. everyone for all of their dona- to all the specially loved animal cocker spaniel of Steve, Judy and their Mary Lee Johnson companions that passed away in daughters. Biscuit loved to run with the letter as I experience generosity Dr. M. R. Shuman, Pastor, tions. big dogs. His death left a hole in many Kilmarnock and love from the citizens of the Lighthouse Baptist Church No matter how small or how 2004. They touched our lives with grace and unconditional love, hearts. Northern Neck of Virginia. large, they truly made a differ- (continued on page A14) Band support I am the pastor of Lighthouse ence in someone’s life. Thanks made us laugh, reminded us of is appreciated Baptist Church near Wicomico Remembering to all your help, we were able to Church. I was diagnosed with a Grace Dorsey provide Christmas toys for about To The Editor: severe case of diverticulitis many 175 children, and dinners for sev- I thank the community for all years ago. I have been plagued To The Editor: eral families. Semi-Annual of its support of the Lancaster with yearly hospitalizations and With the recent demise of I also thank Smooth Thunder High School Band London trip. treatments. Grace Dorsey, the Historyland for the toy drive. Thank you also My son is a band member and Recently I was advised that Community Workshop has lost to those who provided time and I am a band booster member. We there is no more treatment. The another of its longtime associ- gas to deliver all the toys, from both enjoyed the trip. It is one years of this disease have taken ates. Weems to Upper Lancaster. trip we will treasure. their toll on my body. I met Grace in 1990 when Dianna Carter I thank band directors Robbie Although I have lived here less I attended my fi rst HCW sale. chairperson Spiers and Kenny Flester. They are both great leaders and fi ne examples for our band students. Delegate’s Report Ginger Ruit Lancaster by Del. Albert C. Pollard Jr. A New Paradigm? This proposal is Recommen- will be at least two pilots, one in Going on now! Dr. Boulos also Often, when a politician or dation #17 from the Governor’s the western part of the state and Sale remembered public opinion leader isn’t quite Workgroup on Obstetrical Care one in the eastern part. But, as sure how to frame a new idea, he and it involves conducting a pilot we say in the General Assembly by community calls it “A New Paradigm.” project among obstetricians and Building which swirls with spe- A paradigm is an example or a certifi ed nurse midwives. The pilot cial interests, there is a long way Entire Stock To The Editor: model. Saying “a new paradigm” is designed to increase access of to go between here and there. There is one more name I suggests that there is a radical idea pregnancy related care in under- As part of the effort to get us thought should be added to the that wouldn’t occur to the normal served areas and has several com- where we need to go, I am pleased Fall and Winter list of those people who died observer schooled in the art of the ponents. to be the chief co-patron of the last year that made a difference subject. Well, it is all a somewhat The idea is that in the future, bill creating this pilot project. in the community. That would infl ated way of saying, “Hey, this normal low-risk deliveries can be As someone who very much Clothing & Accessories be Dr. Mounir Boulos. His is a new idea.” performed in rural areas. Preg- believes that we need delivery ser- untimely death affected many Well, the new idea for the 2005 nancies which risk complications vices in order to remain a viable people throughout the commu- General Assembly Session that and thus need specialists and staff community, I’m not sure I’ll be in the Men’s, Women’s & nity. might be to the benefi t of the will necessitate travel to an urban referring to this as “The New Par- From the beginning of his Northern Neck deals with obstet- center. Costs can be contained adigm.” Instead, I’m starting to arrival to this community 14 years rics. Specifi cally, it deals with by having certifi ed nurse mid- think of it as plain ol’ common Children’s Departments ago, he felt that the community rural obstetrics. As almost every- wives, who have training similar sense. was important. He joined the one is aware, child delivery in to nurse practitioners, working in REDUCED Kiwanis the fi rst week he was in rural areas is being severely hurt close conjunction with obstetri- town and had been very involved by a variety of factors. cians. with that organization from the These factors include skyrocket- Historically, certifi ed nurse mid- beginning of his arrival. He was ing malpractice insurance rates for wives and obstetricians have been even known to go to Ace hard- doctors, a declining total number in more of a, say, competitive %- % ware between patients to sell of physicians entering obstetrics, mode–at least in the eyes of Gen- tickets for the circus. He felt eral Assembly members. The pilot off ! below cost Medicaid reimburse- 20 50 if you lived here, you bought ment rates to doctors, below cost project seeks a collaborative role here, and supported the commu- Medicaid reimbursement rates for which will enable rural deliveries nity endeavors; and he always did hospitals, public expectations of to remain a viable option. THE QUALITY CLOTHING STORE that. Staff from one of Virginia’s top complex delivery options from FOR WOMEN, MEN & CHILDREN MasterCard Being a physician, he was teaching hospitals will provide smaller hospitals, and an increas- VISA active in the Northern Neck ing number of female doctors oversight and backup for regional Medial Association, supporting entering the fi eld who tend to birthing center staff and along their many endeavors. He and have, for understandable reasons, with the Virginia Department of Ginny were active fund-raisers. shorter careers. Health, will help measure and Store Hours: Dr. Boulos started a Medical Obviously, a General Assem- analyze evidence-based outcomes, “Let freedom ring Mon-Fri. 9-5:30 Scouting Club for kids interested bly change addressing any one of use by the community, access to for all enduring time” Sat. 9-5 in going into the medical fi eld. He care and cost effectiveness. these factors does not solve the Main St., Downtown Kilmarnock actively supported the Northern whole OB crisis. For that reason, It’s further the hope of those 435-1212 Neck Medical Alliance Scholar- “The New Paradigm” was born. who envision the project that there A6 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Jan. 13, 2005 Meeting to address For display or directory advertising, call the Record: 435-1701. native trees, shrubs The Northern Neck Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society (VNPS) will meet January 20 at 12:30 p.m. at the Wicomico ReArrangements Episcopal Parish Church Hall on From DRAB to FAB-u-lous Route 200 in Wicomico Church. Those attending should bring a Winter Room Makeover Special brown-bag lunch. Cookies, coffee $169* and conversation will be pro- vided. Includes... The program will be presented Consultation by Master Gardner Anne Olsen. Furniture Placement The program will be on native Seasonal Accessorizing trees and shrubs for the home landscape. She will offer prac- Paint, lighting, windows, and tical tips on how to choose the flooring recommendations right plant for the right place, and Written design plan how to plant the chosen material. There will be slides of the sub- ject trees and shrubs, with tips on *standard size room ANN CARPENTER how to identify existing trees. Anne Olsen Post Office Box 733 Olsen has studied gardening Irvington, Virginia 22480 for over 20 years. She has taken native plants and how they fi t Cell 804.436.3169 classes at the National Arbore- into cultivated landscapes. She Fax 804.438.6459 tum in Washington, D.C., where has been cultivating native shrubs a course on woody plant iden- and plants in her garden since tifi cation sparked her interest in 1988. Old mills to be highlighted JEWELRY for K&Q Historical Society The King and Queen Historical Queen County by James Trice Mr. and Mrs. William C. Oliver Society will focus on old mills at who came from England in FACTS its meeting on January 23. 1673. BY ROSS CHRISTIANSEN The meeting begins at 3 p.m. Forrest Norman salvaged the Oliver-Morris wedding held at the Circuit Court chambers at mill stones from the ruins of Before the dawn of history, primi- Patricia Anne Morris and Wil- phen Morris of Warsaw were the King and Queen Court House. the Trice Mill and used them in tive man searched for particular stones of exceptional hard- liam Calvin Oliver were united groomsmen. Joey Page of Tap- Stratford Hall Plantation miller his gas-powered grist mill near ness and solidity to use in shaping the tools and weapons in marriage December 4, 2004, at pahannock served as a junior Steve Bashore will speak on the Mascot until the Norman Mill of everyday life. Neolithic men believed that certain spar- Corrottoman Baptist Church. The groomsman and Julian Page was history of mills, emphasizing was discontinued about 1963. kling, richly colored stones of great rarity had supernatural ceremony was offi ciated by pastor the ring bearer. those in early Virginia. The stones are on loan to the powers which would protect them as talismans or amulets. Frank Schwall of Lancaster. The bride is the daughter of At 4 p.m., the Historical Soci- Historical Society by Robert Rough diamonds were in this category. Susan Page of Tappahannock, Mrs. Susan Clingan of Kilman- ety will dedicate mill stones F. Norman, cousin of Forrest These “precious” stones became the first medium of sister of the bride, served as rock and Wayne E. Morris of that have been placed in front Norman, and Mrs. Norman. exchange between nomadic tribes. For over three thousand matron of honor. Terri Smith and Tappahannock. She is employed of the King and Queen Court- The meeting of the Historical years diamonds have been accepted as standards of value. Destiné Patel of Tappahannock by Eastern Virginia Bankshares house Tavern Museum. The Society is open to the public. Fol- Stop in soon and see our large selection of values in dia- were the bridesmaids. Katelyn of Tappahannock. stones were fi rst used in the lowing the presentation and ded- monds and other precious stones. Hodges of Tappahannock was The groom is the son of Mr. water-powered grist mill estab- ication, a reception will follow the junior bridesmaid and Alexis and Mrs. Eric Oliver of Zacata. lished near Mascot in King and in the museum. Packett of Tappahannock served He is employed by Wood Pre- as the fl ower girl. servers of Warsaw. Ross’s Rings and Things, Ltd. Eric Oliver of Zacata, father The couple honeymooned in MS teleconferences offered of the groom, served as best Atlantic City, N.J., and will reside The National MS Society will cost of the calls with a voluntary 200 Irvington Rd. • Kilmarnock • 435-3529 man. Michael Morris and Ste- in Tappahannock. offer teleconferences with multi- registration fee for the Central Monday-Friday 9-5 • Saturday 9-4 ple sclerosis experts for families Virginia Chapter of the National in the mid-Atlantic region. Multiple Sclerosis Society. Power squadron dinner Neurologists, MS researchers, The discussions in the series psychologists and other health- are Update on Disease Modify- care professionals will make pre- ing Therapies, Thursday, Janu- features Urbanna author sentations and answer questions. ary 13, from 8 to 9:15 p.m.; off Members of MS families wish- MS. Research Update, January Urbanna author Mary Wakefi eld and Woodstock, an interview with ing to participate in one or all 25, from 7 to 8 p.m.; Talking to Buxton will be the guest speaker Pulitzer Prize winner William of the discussions must register your kids about MS, February 1, during the Rappahannock Sail and Styron about his prep school years by calling 800-344-4867, ext. from 7 to 8 p.m; Pain and MS, 50% Power Squadron dinner at 6 p.m. at Christchurch School, a descrip- 10. Participants’ phones will be February 8, from 7 to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, January 18, at the club- tion of a local doctor trying to muted during the presentations Cognitive Issues in MS, February house on Ball Park Road in Delta- reach his patient in a winter’s and then opened during live ques- 15, from 7 to 8 p.m.; and Finan- ville. blizzard, the blessing of the ani- tion and answer sessions. Partici- cial Planning for a Life with MS, Buxton will speak on her new mals at Christ Church, and visit- pants may elect to help cover the February 22, from 7 to 8 p.m. Winter Clearance Sale book, Love Stories: People and ing an authentic slave quarters in Places of Middlesex County, a col- Saluda. at lection of 36 stories about Middle- Buxton attended Randolph- Seniors group to convene sex County. Macon Woman’s College and holds Buxton said the new book is her degrees in history and education The Corrotoman Senior Citi- Fannie Clingan, Frances Marsh, attempt to capture the “heart and from the College of William and zens will meet Tuesday, January Betty Pickering, Ginny Schmidt soul of this wonderful, rural Tide- Mary and George Washington Uni- 18, at 10 a.m. at the Ruritan and Lois Wilmore. water county.” versity. She writes a column entitled Center near Lively. Upcoming trips include Atlan- Avolon Included are accounts of attend- “One Woman’s Opinion” for the Jim Wight will provide enter- tic City, March 22 to 24, and ing Chauncey Mann’s Sunday Southside Sentinel in Urbanna. tainment. a day trip to see Charlie Prose morning service at Grafton Bap- Love Stories is her tenth book Attendees may bring a friend, in concert at Virginia Beach on tist Church, tugboats taking off about life in Virginia and can be a sandwich and a prize. Bingo April 27. from Deltaville to deliver feed purchased at area book stores or at will be played. Desserts and bev- For more information, call Hurry, Hurry, Hurry! for chicken farms on the Eastern the Southside Sentinel. erages will be furnished. Hazel Ford at 462-7895 or Clin- Shore, conversations with Pastor The price of dinner is $14 per Hostesses for the day are gan at 435-1713. George Morris about personal person. Reservations can be made journey in a life of faith, visiting by calling Al Langer at 776-7427 All winter historic plantations like Rosegill by January 15. Support group clothing & accessories are Barbershop chorus to give concert program focus Births The Virginians, a barbershop and $10 for students. Call the on sale harmony chorus from Richmond, box offi ce at 435-0292 for reser- is on exercises Travis and Susan Pittman of will be featured January 22 at vations. Kilmarnock announce the arrival Half-Price 7:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Middle Season subscribers who won’t The Parkinson’s Support Group of Eli Reamy Pittman on School Theater in Kilmarnock. be attending the show are will meet January 19 at 2 p.m. at December 7, 2004, at Williams- Admission is free for “On reminded to call the box offi ce. Rappahannock Westminster-Can- burg Community Hospital. Eli Stage” season subscribers. Indi- The concert is sponsored by terbury to review Neurofi t exer- weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and vidual tickets, depending upon the Rappahannock Foundation cises to be practiced at home. was 18.75 inches long. 4341 Irvington Road, Irvington, VA availability, are $22.50 for adults for the Arts. Wellness coordinator Kori Maternal grandparents are Fred Hours: Poplin will teach people with Par- and Charlotte Swaffi n of Kilmar- kinson’s and their caregivers how nock. W–F. 11 am–4 pm to continue the exercise practice Paternal grandparents are Ed Sat. 10 am-5 pm In-home Massage at home so that they can concen- and Joyce Pittman of Lancaster. Charlotte Baldwin trate on more advanced move- The paternal great-grand- 438-6793 Certified Massage Therapist ments in the group program at mother is Avalon Pittman of Lan- Gift Certificates Available RW-C. caster. (804) 758-2126 • Cell (804) 695-4768 People with Parkinson’s are welcome, as are their family members or caregivers. Call clinic manager Tish Nystrom at Festival Halle BOOTH’S LANDSCAPING CO. 438-4026 to join the support For Your Celebration group, which meets the third LAWN & GARDEN WORLD Wednesday of each month. • Weddings • Reunions • Anniversaries • Any Special Event! To better serve you, the garden center Newly Renovated! will be open throughout the winter! To submit stories: Main Street in historic Reedville, VA email [email protected] (804) 453-4311 All types Gift Certificates Available Flagpoles Catering Services Available Fencing 25% off all trees & shrubs Tues. - Sat. 9-5 • 804-435-2800 • 85 N. Main St., Kilmarnock Plenty of parking on Brent Street and in rear • Wedding Starts Today! THE ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE Invitations ✮ $5 Rack announces a Special

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Three-year celebration to begin Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Jan. 13, 2005 • A7 at George Washington birthplace On January 22., a three-year “For nearly a year, Mr. Brug- continuous playing of archival throughout the year. commemoration of the 75th geman has been researching the footage from the early days George Washington Birth- Anniversary of the George administrative history of George of George Washington Birth- place National Monument is on Washington Birthplace National Washington Birthplace National place National Monument. Will Route 204, off Route 3 some 11 Monument begins. Monument,” said superinten- Geer has converted the footage miles west of Montross. Admis- Custom Decorating, Accessories and Gifts The day’s activities will dent Vidal Martinez. to DVD, and dubbed “The sion to the talk and the display include a talk entitled “Commu- Bruggeman’s academic cre- George Washington Bicenten- is free. Admission to the Memo- 18 S. Main St. • Kilmarnock, VA • 435-1783 nity, Memory, and the Creation dentials include membership in nial March” by John Phillips rial Area is $4 per visitor 17 of George Washington Birth- Phi Beta Kappa and degrees Sousa as background music. and older. place National Monument” by from William and Mary and George Washington artifacts Additional information is College of William and Mary Pennsylvania State University. on temporary loan from Morris- available by phone at 224-1732 doctoral candidate Seth Brugge- During the day there will be town National Battlefi eld will or on the web at www.nps.gov/ Come See Our New man. The talk begins at 2 p.m. a fl ag-raising ceremony and a be on display January 22 and gewa/. Birthplace presents exhibit Authors L k ! on Washington in New Jersey to speak The York River Circle of the St. Mary’s Thrift Shop George Washington spent ments were about to expire. Apothecary in Fredericksburg King’s Daughters will hold its Opening Monday, January 17 more time during the American Thomas Paine described the and the APVA-Preservation Vir- annual author luncheon March 11 Revolution in New Jersey than retreat through New Jersey in his ginia. at 11:30 a.m. at Newington Baptist By Popular Demand any other state. Washington’s famous pamphlet, The American “Washington’s time in New Church in Gloucester. perseverance in New Jersey is Crisis. Paine succinctly noted in Jersey has special importance to Sharon Baldacci will speak about Our Ladies Boutique is Back! the foundation for a year long his opening phrase that, “These me,” notes Vidal Martinez, the her book, A Sundog Moment. Bal- exhibit at George Washington are the times that try men’s superintendent at George Wash- dacci was diagnosed with multiple Birthplace National Monument, souls!” ington Birthplace. “During this sclerosis 21 years ago. Please bring any donations during store hours. opening January 22. Realizing that independence time, George Washington started Gloucester school teacher Tracey Throughout the war, Washing- could be lost mere months after his lifelong partnership with Col- Esplin will discuss her work, Roa- 804-453-4830 ton and his army would return being declared, Washington onel Alexander Hamilton. My noke Colony, America’s First Mys- to New Jersey. While much of chose to attack. This wise deci- career for the National Park Ser- tery. Hours: Mon. 10-1 Fairport Road this time lacks the romance of sion led to the famous “Crossing vice in part began at Hamilton’s Lunch and drawings will precede Tues.-Sat. 10-4 Reedville, VA grand battles and stunning vic- of the Delaware,” the two bat- house in New York City and the third presenter, Sheila Williams, tories, New Jersey was the land- tles at Trenton, and a fi nal battle Hamilton will always be one of who will describe the fashion, food scape that made the American at Princeton. With these victo- my favorite Founding Fathers.” and pastimes of Virginia in 1774 Revolution untenable for the ries in hand, Washington put his Other stories featured in the in Big Wigs, Old Goats and Loose British. The fi nal victorious and army into winter encampment at exhibit include the legend of Women. soul crushing battle, which the Morristown. Molly Pitcher, Washington’s Tickets are $25. Proceeds benefi t Pre-Inventory British repeatedly sought in New Possibly Washington’s great- fi nal orders to his army in 1783 the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Jersey, never came. est victory in New Jersey came at at Rockingham, the capture of Daughters and other charities. On display will be numerous the Battle of Monmouth in 1778. Robert Stockton, who after being Tickets are available at Twice artifacts from Morristown Heavily outnumbered, Washing- brutally captured by the British Told Tales book stores; by calling National Battlefi eld Park. Wash- ton staged a well-chosen battle would be the only signer of the Jean Heywood at 642-2333 or Mary ington’s Winter Encampment at that provided him with the polit- Declaration to renounce the Rev- Elizabeth Hall at 642-4139; and by Sale Morristown was more severe ical momentum to prove that the olution, and Washington’s glori- mail to Peggy Doyle, 8410 Circle further markdowns taken than the better known encamp- war was winnable to his fellow ous parade through New Jersey Drive, Hayes, VA 23072. ment at Valley Forge. Important Americans. Equally important, on his way to New York City to items in the display from Morris- it reminded the most powerful be inaugurated as the president town will include a cutlass that military force in the world, the of the U. S. Antique Auction is engraved with the monogram British army, that it was losing a George Washington Birthplace Sunday, January 16th “G.W.,” a miniature painting of war to “mere rabble.” National Monument is on Route Gov. Morris of New Jersey, a One story being told in this 204, off of Route 3 and 11 miles @ 1 PM Tiffany badge representative of exhibit is that of Gen. Hugh west of Montross. Admission to Irvington Auction Center new Spring items arriving daily those awarded to all members of Mercer. He was a highly skilled the exhibit in the Visitor Center Visit our Web Site for the Washington Association of doctor from Fredericksburg. Just is free. Admission to the park’s New Jersey and a knee buckle before the war actively started, historic area is $4 per visitor 17 Information and Pictures THE DANDELION worn by Washington at his inau- Mercer bought the plantation and older. www.bayshoreauction.com Irvington, Virginia guration. now known as Ferry Farm from Additional information is The pictorial part of the exhibit Washington. Mercer was bayo- available by phone at 224-1732. Bay Shore Auction Distinctive Ladies’ Clothing & Gifts starts with the fall of Forts Wash- neted several times during the VAAF #520 Hours: Monday thru Saturday 9:30 to 5:00 • 438-5194 ington and Lee on both sides Battle of Princeton and watched of the Hudson River in the Washington’s stunning victory autumn of 1776. Shortly after from beneath a large oak tree. independence had been declared, Today the “Mercer Oak” is the Washington’s army experienced offi cial symbol of New Jersey’s Valentine Gift Baskets SALE a series of horrifi c defeats. The Division of Parks and Forestry, 10% SALE Continentals evacuated New which is largely responsible for Discount Place your order before January York City and hastily retreated preserving the numerous sites across New Jersey into Pennsyl- related to Washington across 31st for a Valentine delivery date, vania. Morale was low, supplies New Jersey. 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R 80 North Main St., Kilmarnock, Virginia Store hours Monday & Wednesday thru Saturday 10:00-5:30 email: [email protected] Sunday 10:00-4:00 • Closed Tuesdays A8 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Jan. 13, 2005 New IRS law encourages River Birch Gifts The New Spring tsunami relief contributions Vera Bradley RICHMOND — The Internal Revenue Ser- The contributions must be made specifi cally Freedom Corps at www.usafreedomcorps vice last week alerted taxpayers who itemize for the relief of victims in areas affected by .gov. is in deductions that they may claim on their 2004 the December 26 tsunami in the Indian Ocean. The IRS reminds donors that contributions tax returns charitable donations made during The new law gives taxpayers the option of to foreign organizations generally are not BERMUDA PINK! January 2005 for relief of the victims of the deducting the contributions on either their deductible. Indian Ocean tsunami. 2004 or 2005 returns, but not both. Publication 526 provides information on “The new law enacted on January 7, 2005, Wajciechowski advises taxpayers to be sure making contributions to charities. Publication allows these donations to be deducted as if their contributions go to qualifi ed charities. 3833 explains how the public can use charita- they were made on December 31, 2004,” said Taxpayers who have a specifi c charity in mind ble organizations to help victims of disasters, Gloria Wajciechowski of the IRS. can make sure that it is a qualifi ed charity by and how new organizations can obtain tax- toll free: (866) 758-8814 • (804) 758-8814 “There are no extra forms to fi ll out or any searching Publication 78 at www.IRS.gov. exempt status. Both are available at IRS.gov. Monday – Saturday, 9–5 additional burdens for taxpayers,” said IRS Some organizations, such as churches or “When donors make contributions to assist Commissioner Mark W. Everson. “As long as governments, may be qualifi ed even though the victims of the tsunami, they should notate We will deliver locally and ship anywhere in the U.S. you send your check by the end of the month, they are not listed on IRS.gov. For informa- their records to that effect,” Wajciechowski Rt. 33-Located next to Locust Hill Post Offi ce, the donation will be treated just like it was tion on groups involved in tsunami relief, said. “Donors may want to notate in the 5944 General Puller Hwy. Locust Hill, Va. still 2004.” donors can visit www.usaid.gov/locations/ memo fi eld of checks they send that it is a Check out our new web page www.riverbirchgifts.com The new law allows for cash contributions. asia_near_east/tsunami/ngolist.html or USA contribution to help tsunami victims.” State traffi c fatalities Choose Thank You for a very successful 2004. tsunami Now we’re giving you 2 weeks of are lowest in four years special savings up to 75% off RICHMOND—Virginia rang approved child restraint seat, New Year’s holiday statistical in the New Year with a 5 percent obey the speed limit, never counting period began at 6 charities decrease in statewide traffic drink and drive, and be a p.m. on December 31, and fatalities. According to prelim- conscientious and courteous ended at midnight on January Carhartt Jackets & Shirts inary reports, there were 900 driver.” 2. The 2003 New Year’s holi- 20% fatalities on Virginia’s road- One pedestrian and five day encompassed four days and carefully ways in 2004; 42 fewer than in motorists were killed during there were 11 fatalities. RICHMOND—“Make sure 30% Camo. Clothing 2003. the 2004 Christmas holiday Statistical reports for the any donation you give on behalf ! The 2004 fatality rate is also which began at 6 p.m. Decem- 2004 New Year’s holiday indi- of the tsunami victims goes where pants, shirts & jackets the lowest in four years. As ber 23, and ended at midnight cate that one victim was driv- it will be most effective,” says J. reported in the Virginia Depart- on December 26. During the ing a motorcycle, one was a Carlton Courter III. ment of Motor Vehicles Crash five day Christmas holiday in passenger in a vehicle, three Courter is Commissioner of 20% Men, Women & Children Facts, there were 942 fatalities 2003, there were 16 fatalities. were drivers, and one was a the Virginia Department of Agri- in 2003; 913 fatalities in 2002; Of the six fatalities during the pedestrian. Information is still culture and Consumer Services Outerwear 925 in 2001; and 930 in 2000. 2004 Christmas holiday, five pending on one crash. Of the (VDACS) where the Offi ce of 00 “The decrease in fatalities were caused by reckless driv- victims required to be buckled Consumer Affairs (OCA) over- Shoes & Boots $20 & up can be attributed to the untir- ing and involved alcohol. The up, none were wearing safety sees the state’s charitable contri- Sale ing efforts of Virginia’s law five vehicle fatalities occurred restraints. butions law. enforcement and motorists in the counties of Accomack, One crash in Albemarle “Giving to questionable groups driving more responsibly—and Fauquier and Montgomery and County resulted in two deaths, takes money away from the truly T-TOWN TACK for that we can all be thankful,” in the cities of Virginia Beach the pedestrian was killed in worthwhile causes,” continued WORK AND WESTERN WEAR said Colonel W. Steve Flaherty, and Newport News. The pedes- Chesterfield County and the Courter. “It’s best to choose thor- Virginia State Police Superin- trian fatality occurred in Fair- motorcycle fatality occurred oughly reputable organizations tendent. “For 2005, let’s work fax County. The victims ranged in Fluvanna County. The that are equipped to handle such a 1251 Tappahannock Blvd. • Tappahannock, VA towards bringing the total fatal- in age from 22 to 81. remaining crashes occurred in large-scale operation and respond 804-443-4614 ities to an all-time low. Make Over the 2004 New Year’s Culpeper, Northampton and quickly to the needs of the vic- it your resolution to always holiday, six crashes resulted Roanoke counties. The victims tims.” buckle up, secure children in an in seven fatalities. The 2004 ranged in age from 18 to 70. Generous Americans have responded to the catastrophic effects of the December 26 tsu- nami with an outpouring of sym- Eubanks is having St. Margaret’s pathy and a strong desire to help. OCA offi cials warn poten- tial donors that along with gen- a program erosity, disaster situations also bring out scam artists who want earns national to take advantage of warm hearts SALE! Cyndy Bynn and open wallets. ’s recognition The OCA advises consumers to Buy ONE Gift Room of course take time to consider carefully any St. Margaret’s Co-Curricu- charitable solicitation on behalf Item and Get the lum, a character and life skills of disaster victims, whether the SECOND Item of equal Now On! Our Annual education program, has earned requests come by phone, mail, national recognition as a model internet, in stores and restaurants or lesser value for 1 for other schools. or in person. Don’t automatically /2 PRICE !
 The attention came as a fea- say yes when asked to make a tured presentation at The Asso- contribution or a purchase in the ciation of Boarding Schools’ name of helping those affected This Saturday Only annual conference in Decem- by the tragedy. Make sure any Doors open at 8AM! Huge Reductions on specially ber and in a column in the response is well considered and January 5 edition of Educa- based on solid information. tion Week. The publication, Solicitors for fraudulent groups Also, look for other great deals marked merchandise. with a circulation of more than can take advantage of potential storewide, this weekend only! 217,000, is the national news- donors in a number of ways. Of paper of record for primary course they will use the horror of and secondary education. the recent tragedy to elicit sympa- Now In! New “Some boarding schools are thy and contributions. They may becoming more deliberate in use organization names that sound      directing what students learn like those of respectable groups outside the classroom,” wrote to mislead potential donors. They reporter Mary Ann Zehr, using may also pressure consumers to the St. Margaret’s Co-Curricu- make a quick decision so there is More Arriving Daily. lum as her primary example. no time to investigate the charity The SMS program “is based or its claims. Store Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. directly on the goals we have To help decide about making Latest Fashions • Decorative Home Accessories • Elegant and Fun Gifts set for our graduates,” said charitable contributions, consum- dean of faculty George ers may contact OCA by phone, VIRGINIA ST., URBANNA • (804) 758-3756 www.cyndysbynn.com McDowell. “We worked back- by mail or website to determine Mon.-Fri. (7:30-5:30) wards from those qualities— if the charity is registered with things like intellectual honesty, VDACS as required by law, or to Sat. (8-5) Sun. (9-2) flexibility and self-motiva- obtain fi nancial information. tion—to design an integrated For fi nancial statements online series of age-appropriate learn- as fi led with the IRS, visit ing opportunities.” www.GuideStar.org. To fi nd out if
 Each trimester focuses on a charity is registered with OCA, a different aspect of normal visit www.vdacs.virginia.gov/ teenage development: identity, consumers/index.html. BAY healthy lifestyles and decision- OCA also offers these “rules making. Teachers or invited for giving:” speakers present content at • know the charity. COUNTRY all-school meetings and at • listen closely to the name of
 Jewelry & Accessories boarding students’ residential the charity. meetings. Then students fur- • do not give in to pressure. STUDIOS Cozy coats & Sweaters ther explore the topics through • don’t be fooled by a hard- photo-Beken individual assignments and luck tale. Books & Baby Gifts smaller, grade-level discussion • request information. Gourmet Grocery groups. • listen for disclosures. Wellness is this year’s co- • examine gift offers. We will be closed from 1/16–2/1 to curricular theme. After an • verify fi ling with the OCA. prepare for the opening of our second introductory lesson on life • request identifi cation. balance and change, students • do not give cash. location. Watch for the opening date! developed personal wellness For more information about plans that they now monitor at charities and charitable solicita- 80 Jessie Dupont Memorial Highway, regular intervals. The empha- tions, call the OCA in Virginia at Burgess (the Yellow Victorian house Final Christmas Clearance Sale! sis also has included requiring 1-800-552-9963. Address written all students to participate in inquiries to the Offi ce of Con- on the right at the intersection of physical activity at least two sumer Affairs, VDACS, P.O. Box Routes 200 & 360) 75% OFF afternoons per week, and put- 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. All Holiday Apparel & ting more fruits and vegetables on the cafeteria menu. Christmas Decorations! Together with director of res- idential life Natasha Kollaros, Let us help you Byers Choice Collectibles - 50% OFF McDowell made the confer- BRAG about OUR 25% OFF ence presentation on which the All Winter Apparel - 40% OFF Education Week article was your product or CUSTOM FRAMING SALE based. Head of school Mar- service! garet R. Broad, assistant head Open All Year! Winter Hours: Jan. through Mar., for school life Cathy Sgroi, Caallll CONTINUES FROM 2/1–2/15! Wed. through Sat. 10 – 5 • Sun. 1–5 clinical advisor Mary Williams and nurse Blair Blanks work 435-1701 and Rt. 33 & Rt. 1102 • Deltaville, Va. • (804) 776-0272 with McDowell and Kollaros to let us show 3413 Irvington Road (Corner of Routes 200 & 646) develop and teach the Co-Cur- you how! (804) 438-9010 riculum. Open Tues.-Fri. 10-5; Sat. 10-2 Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Jan. 13, 2005 • A9 RGH to offer new treatment for diabetic Winter peripheral neuropathy Building Rappahannock General Hospital been diminished or lost. Discounts has implemented a new therapy The Neuropathy Care Center Pro- Hurry, best discounts for earliest orders! program— the fi rst to demonstrate gram uses the Anodyne Therapy Order Delivery Uni-Frame Etc. 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Use in thousands of patients is nerve damage associated with and over a million clinical treat- Lodge installs offi cers diabetes, the symptoms of which ments has demonstrated that the The Lancaster Union Masonic Lodge No. 88 A.F & A.M. recently installed offi cers for 2005. include numbness and/or pain in Anodyne Therapy System increases From left are right worshipful Charles H. Rowell, treasurer George R. Jarrell, senior deacon the feet, legs and hands. Complica- microcirculation in patients with Ted Russell George, senior warden Millard E. Robey, tiler George L. Wiley, marshal Linwood Discount applies to material package only. Most but not all Lester buildings tions of this devastating condition diabetic peripheral neuropathy who eligible for discount. Final delivery date is at the discretion of Lester R. Spears, worshipful master Wilbur C. Shepherd, secretary Edward M. Kidwell, junior deacon Buildings, LLC. Discounts can NOT be applied in combination with any other are reported to cost the U. S. health- often have severe vascular impair- discounts or promotions. See Lester dealer or factory rep for complete details. Max P. Wallenburg, junior warden and right worshipful Charles E. Hinson, district deputy grand care system in excess of $37 bil- ment. The results of this improved master. lion annually and include wounds circulation have been published in Financing Available! that don’t heal for months or several medical journals and include years, lower extremity amputations, improved sensation and nerve con- Your local Lester rep: reduced mobility and increased risk duction, pain reduction and healing Tom White of falls. of chronic diabetic ulcers. 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Warner. memoration represents an unpar- To schedule an appointment, call Williamsburg Foundation will be “Colonial Williamsburg has done alleled opportunity for all of us the RGH Rehabilitation Services a Founding Colony Sponsor of so much over the years to remind in the Historic Triangle,” said Suburban-Hobby | Ag Utility and Sports Medicine Center at | | the events and programs to com- visitors from around the world Campbell. “Given our position as 435-8501. Commercial Livestock Equestrian memorate the 400th anniversary of Virginia’s vital role in the for- one of Virginia’s and the nation’s of the settlement of Jamestown. mation of a nation. This partner- pre-eminent historic sites, cou- Colonial Williamsburg joins ship with Jamestown 2007 is a pled with the fact that we oper- Norfolk Southern as a Founding natural fi t.” ate museums, hotels, restaurants Marine Construction Colony Sponsor. “We welcome Colonial Wil- and resort facilities, we have In addition to an ongoing com- liamsburg as a Founding Colony the necessary expertise to take DOCKS • BULKHEADING • JETTIES • BOATHOUSES mitment of staff and facilities, Sponsor, especially given the a leadership role and work to RIP RAP • BACKHOE WORK • LOT CLEARING Colonial Williamsburg is making strong linkages developed over ensure the success of Jamestown FREE ESTIMATES AND PERMIT DRAWINGS a $3 million, multi-year commit- the years among the leading 2007. The Colonial Williams- ment in support of the activities sites and institutions in Virgin- burg Foundation board of trust- L.D. Barnes related to the commemoration. ia’s Historic Triangle,” said Sen. ees strongly endorses Colonial P.O. Box 213, White Stone, Virginia 22578 Colonial Williamsburg’s Visitor Thomas Norment. “We are con- Williamsburg’s support of this Office: (804) 435-6097 • Home: (804) 435-3016 Center will serve as the offi cial fi dent Colonial Williamsburg’s milestone event.” 25 Years in Business regional visitor center for James- leadership will serve as an inspi- The 2007 commemoration is a We Aim To Please town 2007, and Colonial Wil- ration to other organizations con- public-private partnership among liamsburg will actively support sidering sponsorship and foster the Commonwealth of Virginia the overall marketing efforts for even greater collaboration within and leading national corpora- the commemoration. the region toward a successful tions. Sponsorship discussions Colonial Williamsburg is also and memorable commemora- are continuing with national being designated the offi cial tion.” companies. Lazy Days Pools and Spas representative of Jamestown Sen. Norman chairs the board Jamestown 2007, a sub-agency Speculating Route 200 N • Kilmarnock, VA 2007 for the purpose of coordi- of directors of Jamestown 2007. of the Jamestown-Yorktown nating reservations for lodging, Colonial Williamsburg already Foundation, is coordinating on the town CALL TODAY! and Colonial Williamsburg’s has been actively engaged in efforts to commemorate the On January 5, White Stone town hotels are being designated the Jamestown 2007. Chairman and 400th anniversary of Jamestown, manager Sherrie Jewell spoke 804-435-2136 offi cial hotels and conference president Colin G. Campbell the fi rst permanent English set- to The Woman’s Club of White Mmm... facilities of the commemora- serves as vice chair of the James- tlement in the Americas. State, Stone regarding the town’s pro- Things I need to do: tion. town 2007 Steering Committee national and international com- posed improvements. She also “Virginia’s prominent place in and several Colonial Williams- memorative events begin in showed architectural renderings -Get Milk and Bread American history has its roots burg employees are members or spring 2006 and continue into depicting how the new town hall -Pick up kids in the settlement at Jamestown chairs of various 2007 planning 2008. would look after remodeling. -Go to Lazy Days Pools and Spas and sign contract Local land conservancy on my In-Ground Vinyl holds planning sessions Lined Swimming Pool! The Northern Neck Land Con- Debi Osborne, director of the servancy (NNLC) held planning Chesapeake Field Offi ce, dis- sessions January 5 and 6 at the cussed how The Trust for Public Sales • Service • Parts Chinn House in Warsaw. Land acts on opportunities to The meetings marked efforts to protect properties in conjunction Hours: Tuesday–Friday 9am–2pm improve cooperation with part- with governmental agencies and Saturday 9am–1pm ners, such as the Trust for Public other conservation groups. She Land, the National Park Service reviewed ways in which NNLC and Virginia Outdoors Founda- could assist in efforts in the tion. Budgetary planning based Northern Neck. on projected activities also was Estie Thomas described the Are You Ready For Some Cold Weather? addressed. progress of the Virginia Outdoors Gas & Woodstove Clearance Sale Wink Hastings from the Foundation in holding land in National Park Service, Chesa- conservation easement. She men- Traditional cast iron wood peake Bay Conservation Assis- tioned that early in the calendar stove will heat up to 1400 sf tance Program, presented tools year is an excellent time for land- on a 6 hour burn. 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Spanish CPR class given Road Building Recently a CPR (cardiopul- strated one-man CPR and skills Lot Clearing monary resuscitation) class was to relieve choking on mannequins Stone • Mulch provided by the American Heart provided by the hospital. A version of the weekly Rappahannock Record is now available worldwide Association through the Rappa- Rev. Gayl Fowler was instru- hannock General Hospital Train- mental in arranging the course. via the internet. Anyone with a computer, modem and internet srevice can ing Center for Spanish-speaking Training center coordinator Char- “Locally Owned Business for over 30 years” access The Record Online 24 hours a day! Content changes weekly to workers at Little River Seafood. lotte Spears, RN, taught the coincide with the publication date of the Rappahannock Record. Teaching tools included a video class with the assistance of trans- FREE ESTIMATES dubbed in Spanish and Spanish lator Maria Ferrand and Barbara Call (804) 580-2020 • Toll Free 1 (888) 827-4400 Type: http://www.rrecord.com in your browser handbooks. Each worker demon- Yinger, RN. A10 Sports Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Jan. 13, 2005 Romp and roll: JV Devils quarter Raiderettes Raiders, 53-29; tame Tigers, 48-36 hit the goal Rappahannock more than by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi doubled Lancaster’s score last Friday night when the Raid- The JV Devils coasted to a erettes beat the Lady Devils 53-29 win over Rappahannock 69-32 in varsity girls basket- in their Northern Neck District ball. opener last Friday to remain With the loss, Lancaster unbeaten. opens Northern Neck District The Lancaster boys JV bas- play at 0-1. ketball team is riding an eight- LaShaura Lucas and Mary game winning streak with a Short sparked the Raiderettes 1-0 start in the district. The and Lucas led all scorers with Devils will travel to Tappahan- 23 points. Short chipped in 14 nock tomorrow night (January for the Raiderettes who got 14) to face the Essex Trojans. scoring from nine of 11 play- Lancaster improved to 8-0 ers in a balanced attack. overall with a win earlier last The visiting Devils had just week over King & Queen. four shooters score with Ashley Larry Brown scored 13 points Gibson doing most of the work. for the Devils as the only Gibson scored 22 of Lancast- double digit scorer on either er’s 32 points, including 11 in team in Friday’s game against the second quarter. the Raiders. Rappahannock took control Brown put up 12 points in from the start, posting a 24-6 the second half, including five run in the first quarter. The in the third quarter when the Lancaster’s Cleon Rice (right) and Rappahannock’s J.R. Phillips Raiderettes led 37-23 at half- homestanding Devils went on scramble to catch a loose ball. time, then sealed the win with a 17-3 run. 18 unanswered points in the Lancaster went to the cheap Lancaster 6 15 17 15 -- 53 the second period as the Devils fourth period. seats to expand its three-point Rappahannock -- Walker 3, overcame a first-quarter deficit Rappahannock, with a 19-1 halftime lead, with three shoot- Rice 8, D. Lucas 3, Reynolds 6, to go up 20-15 at the half. run in the final quarter, held ers hitting a trey each in the Russell 2, Elmore 3, R. Lucas Kenny Wilson and T. Hen- Lancaster to a lone free throw third period run. Trevor Hen- 2. Three-point goals: Walker, D. derson scored four points each by Nicole Turner. derson, Nicolus Gibson and Lucas, Elmore. Lancaster -- Saunders 8, in the third period when home- The Lady Devils host Essex Brown each hit a three-pointer standing Lancaster opened its tonight (January 13) and will in the quarter to help give Lan- Baker 2, Q. Henderson 2, George 6, Gibson 7, Brown 13, lead to nine with a 15-10 run. go to James Monroe January caster a cushy 38-22 lead going 21. into the final period. Taylor 0, T. Henderson 9, Wilson King & Queen 8 7 10 11 -- 36 4, Rice 2. Three-point goals: Lancaster 7 13 15 13 -- 48 Lancaster 6 17 8 1 -- 32 The Raiders were held to one Brown, T. Henderson, Gibson. Rappahannock 24 13 13 19 -- 69 three-pointer by Durvin Lucas King & Queen -- Ashlock 0, Lancaster -- Harvey 0, Gibson in the third quarter. Lancaster 48, Lee 0, E. Holmes 0, Young 13, 22, Levier 0, M. Smith 6, R. Rappahannock was led by King & Queen 36 Billups 11, Hayes 2, Banks 4, Smith 0, Randle 2, Turner 2. Wave 0, Gibson 4, D. Holmes 2. Three-point goals: Gibson. Grant Rice with eight points and Nicolus Gibson scored nine Three-point goals: Billups. Davonte Reynolds added six. points and Trevor Henderson Rappahannock -- Self 2, Lancaster -- Saunders 5, Packett 0, Trower 0, Lucas 23, The Devils got nine points eight to lead Lancaster over Jones 2, Gibson 9, Brown 5, from T. Henderson and eight Gray 5, Clements 6, Rich 1, King & Queen, 48-36, last Taylor 2, T. Henderson 8, Carter Webb 7, Barber 7, Short `14, from Michael Saunders. Wednesday. 2, Wilson 7, Rice 8. Three-point Ray Lucas (31) of Rappahannock goes up to block a shot by Griffith 4. Three-point goals: Rappahannock 8 9 3 7 -- 29 Gibson scored seven points in goals: Gibson. Lancaster’s Quinton Henderson. Lucas 3, Webb, Gray. Lancaster wrestlers steamroll competition by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Lancaster High’s wrestlers con- tinue to roll over the competition LMS wrestling coach with three grapplers taking gold at last weekend’s Bison Duals at Buffalo Gap. says he’s ‘proud of Sam’ Competing against schools Lancaster Middle School rounding states competed in from the western part of the state, wrestler Sam Frere placed the tournament, the largest Lancaster went 3-2 as a team to fi fth in the 100-pound weight middle school tournament in place sixth overall. class last weekend at the the nation. The Devils also took third Virginia Challenge Middle Over the past year, Frere three weeks ago at the King Wil- School State Champion- has placed fi rst or second in liam Tournament behind fi rst- ships. eight tournaments, winning place York and second-place King With a record of 5-2 for the the Peninsula Youth League George. tournament, Frere had wins Championships. He is 8-1 “I like the way we’re wrestling over two former state placers in exhibition matches against against the bigger schools,” said and a national placer. His high school opponents with coach Craig Oren of his team’s only losses came to the tour- a recent 10-0 decision over performance against Group AA nament’s number one seed, a King William High School teams at King William. three-time state champion and junior Jimmy Bean, who is Ross Kellum (103) and Thomas one-time national champion, ranked sixth in the state in the Frere (125) both took fi rst in the and to the number two seed, 119 class. King William tourney and Tim the defending state cham- “I’m proud of Sam,” said Blake (140) and Bobby Crockett pion. LMS coach Ben Hunter. “He (145) took second in their weight More than 780 wrestlers has worked very hard and divisions. from Virginia and sur- deserves success.” Bringing home third-place fi n- ishes were Corbin Marchand Mychael Laws of Lancaster pulls back to avoid the foul call as teammate Demetrius Means (13) (135), Patrick Oliver (119) and Kellum won a silver with a James River, 54-24. Host Buf- waits on Rappahannock’s Malcolm Brooks as he drives for the basket. Louis Santagelo (171). Darryl 4-1 record and Marchand, Blake, falo Gap edged Lancaster, 42-39, Doggett placed fourth in the Crockett, Doggett, Marcus and Glenvar routed the Devils, 152-pound division and, wres- Holden (275) and Robert Lally 52-28. tling at 130 pounds, Ibraheem Red Devils add two wins; (140) each went 3-2 on the day to The Devils will get a look at Bullock went 2-2 on the day. win bronze medals. Santangelo emerged as Lan- Northern Neck District opponent caster’s top grappler at Buffalo “The Bison Duals was a good Essex and several other Region Gap, pinning all fi ve of his oppo- opportunity for us to see a lot of A teams Saturday, January 15, still struggling at foul line nents to go unbeaten for a gold the good teams on the other side at the Essex Duals in Tappahan- medal. of the state,” said Oren. “I think nock. by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Also to go unbeaten for indi- we fared well against some of the “This tournament should pro- Lancaster High’s varsity boys vidual titles, Frere pinned four best wrestlers in the state.” vide a good variation in talent basketball team outpaced Rappah- opponents and accepted a forfeit As a team, the Devils beat Riv- levels,” said Oren, “so I’m look- annock, 30-16, in the opening min- and Oliver pinned two opponents erheads, 45-27, downed Stone- ing forward to seeing where we utes and held on for a 72-60 win and won twice by decision. wall Jackson, 54-21, and defeated fi t in on that spectrum.” over the visiting Raiders in the Northern Neck District opener for ✵ RAPPAHANNOCK ALMANAC ✵ both teams last Friday. The win gives the Devils a 1-0 White Stone/Grey’s Point Tides, Sun, & Moon – January, 2005 record in the district and a 7-1 over- ^ 1/14^ ^ 1/145^ ^ 1/18^ ^ 1/185^ all mark. Joey Lee hit four three-pointers Fri 1/14 Sunrise 7:20 High 2:13 1.5’ Tue 1/18 Moonset 1:32 High 5:58 1.4’ Moonrise 10:23 Low 8:41 -0.2’ Sunrise 7:18 Low 12:42 0.1’ in the game to lead four double digit Sunset 5:10 High 2:40 1.5’ Moonrise 12:05 High 6:19 1.1’ scorers for Lancaster. Lee was hot e Moonset 10:17 Low 9:11 -0.2’ i Sunset 5:14 from outside at the start, sinking ^ 1/15^ ^ 1/155^ ^ 1/19^ ^ 1/195^ three three-pointers in the fi rst quar- Sat 1/15 Sunrise 7:20 High 3:06 1.5’ Wed 1/19 Moonset 2:35 Low 12:36 0.0’ Moonrise 10:48 Low 9:38 -0.1’ Sunrise 7:18 High 6:58 1.3’ ter when Lancaster took a 14-point Sunset 5:11 High 3:31 1.4’ Moonrise 12:35 Low 1:44 0.2’ lead. Eleven of Lee’s 16 points came Solstice 8:17 f Moonset 11:24 Low 10:00 -0.2’ j Sunset 5:15 High 7:17 1.0’ in the opening run. ^ 1/16^ ^ 1/165^ ^ 1/20^ ^ 1/205^ Jamie Veney scored 13 points for Sun 1/16 Sunrise 7:19 High 4:01 1.4’ Thu 1/20 Moonset 3:37 Low 1:31 0.0’ Moonrise 11:13 Low 10:38 0.0’ Sunrise 7:18 High 7:56 1.3’ the Devils, Andre Henderson added Sunset 5:12 High 4:25 1.3’ Moonrise 1:11 Low 2:42 0.2’ 11 and Montel Mitchell, 10. g Low 10:50 -0.1’ k Sunset 5:16 High 8:12 1.0’ Lancaster hit six three-pointers ^ 1/17^ ^ 1/175^ ^ 1/21^ ^ 1/215^ in its 30-point fi rst period with Mon 1/17 Moonset 12:28 High 4:59 1.4’ Fri 1/21 Moonset 4:37 Low 2:25 0.0’ two from Henderson and one from Sunrise 7:19 Low 11:39 0.1’ Sunrise 7:17 High 8:49 1.4’ Moonrise 11:38 High 5:21 1.2’ Moonrise 1:52 Low 3:33 0.1’ Scott. 1st Q. - 1:58 H Sunset 5:13 Low 11:42 0.0’ l Sunset 5:18 High 9:03 1.1’ The Devils, who have struggled some from the line this year, hit 58 Corrections High Low Height PM times are in boldface type. percent (18 of its 31 foul shots) in Piankatank River, Cherry Pt. -1:42 -1:44 86% Unusually high & low tides are also in boldface. the game. Great Wicomico River Light 0:30 0:20 76% © BenETech 2005 ([email protected]) The Raiders were a little better Smith Point Light 1:01 0:44 86% from the line, but had fewer oppor- tunities, making 15 of their 22 shots or 68 percent. Timmy Johnson of Rappahan- Visit us at: www.chesapeakeboatbasin.com nock led all scorers with 18 points. Toll Free 877-482-4287- Local 804-435-3110 Lorenzo Gaines scored 13 and Mal- colm Brooks, 11. Rappahannock 16 21 11 12 -- 60 Andre Henderson of Lancaster dribbles by Rappahannock’s Lancaster 30 17 10 15 -- 72 1686 Waverly Ave. Kilmarnock, VA Kyle Oord during a Northern Neck District varsity game last (continued on page A11) Friday. Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Jan. 13, 2005 • A11 Golfers in Lancaster Speedway lowers admission fees scramble for a course for fans, ups the stakes for drivers by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi the winter. Virginia Motor Speedway The late model division (steel Golfers hoping to take advan- The Golden Eagle Golf Course recently announced plans to lower head late models) will pay $1,000 tage of the unseasonably warm in Irvington is the only one in front gate admissions and raise the to win a 35-lap feature and with weather over the past two weeks Lancaster open to the public at purse structure in all fi ve weekly increases in every feature starting have had a hard time fi nding an this time, but is also operating racing divisions, effective with the position. The sportsman, modi- open course. under winter hours, Wednesday 2005 season. fi ed, charger and all American On January 3, the fi rst Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 “We are very aware that the divisions will all see increases in of the new year, there wasn’t a p.m. economy has and is still taking its weekly purses. Competitors can single golf course open in Lan- So for variety, Lancaster toll not only on our fans but also fi nd complete purse structures for caster County. County golfers wanting to play at our racers,” said general manager each division at www.vamotor The Tartan Golf Course in a public course will have to go to Clarke Sawyer. “We have always speedway.com. Weems is in foreclosure and is nearby Northumberland or Mid- prided ourselves in being a fam- “With the super late models not operating at this time, accord- dlesex counties. ily-friendly facility and with these going to special events only at ing to its former pro Don Nelson. Although Indian Creek Yacht changes our fans will have the VMS we are going to put our best Nelson came to The Tartan in and Country Club is operating opportunity to see some of the best foot forward in growing our fi ve 2001 and was one of seven under winter hours, the course racing in the country at a more weekly divisions starting with our employees at the facility when there is open only to members family-friendly price and our com- late models,” said Sawyer. “Last the impending foreclosure notice and guests Tuesday through petitors will benefi t by being com- season, I would have put our late was given just before Christmas. Sunday. MooGongRyu participants, from left, are Russell Littlepage, pensated better for putting on what model drivers up against any in the The course will be sold at auc- In Callao, Quinton Oaks Golf Grand Master Kwang Ho Kim, E.T. Slade, Matthew Stevens, Jef- we feel is the best show on dirt.” country and with the purse increase tion on the steps at Lancaster Course is open daily from 8 a.m. frey Darden, Chris Patterson, Ryan Patterson, instructor David Admission fees for the 2005 I can only see that division as well Courthouse at 11 a.m. on Wednes- until dark. The Village Green is Lipscomb and Tony Carillo. season will be $10 for adults, as the others getting stronger. You day, February 2. also open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 seniors and military personnel; $8 may be surprised the drivers that The new course at Hills Quar- p.m. for students ages 13 to 17, $4 for will be competing on a weekly ter opened its front nine holes children ages 7 to 12 and free for basis.” In Hartfi eld, the Piankatank children ages 6 and under. Speedway offi cials are accepting briefl y from October through River Golf Club is also open from mid-December before closing for The speedway will continue to registrations for the 2005 season. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. YMCA News offer a $2 discount coupon on its An open practice will be held website, good on adult, senior and March 26. The racing season offi - The following programs are Scrap booking military tickets. The facility will cially opens April 2 with four divi- WINDOW planned by the Northern Neck Scrap booking classes for parents also continue to offer a “Family sions of racing. Registration forms Family YMCA on Harris Drive in and children ages 5 to 8 will be held Pack” that includes tickets for two can be obtained at the website, or N ILDLIFE Kilmarnock. Finan cial assistance January 14 and 21 and February 4 adults and two children ages 12 by calling 758-1867. O W may be available. Call 435-0223. and 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the and under for $20. Virginia Motor Speedway is a by Joyce Fitchett Russell YMCA facility. The fee is $75 for Offi cials also announced that it 1/2-mile, dirt oval. The track is Basketball will add additional monies to each on Route 17, eight miles north Youth basketball for boys and members and $100 for others. This heavenly warm week of the fi ve weekly division purses of Saluda and 25 miles south of girls ages 3 to 18 will be held MooGongRyu for the 2005 season. Tappahannock. spurred action in nature. Saturdays, January 15 through Classes incorporating Tae In the early morning, robins March 5. Kwon Do, Judo, Kung Fu, and came across our yard in a wave Ages 3 to 8 play at Lancaster Hapkido are held Satur days from to reach the fresh water in both Primary School. The fee is $15 2 to 4 p.m.. Instructors are David Bowling Results birdbaths. Six scarlet male car- for members and $35 for others. Lipscomb of West Point, who is a dinals were trying to eat all the Ages 9 to 18 play at Lancaster 3rd degree black belt, and Grand Ladies League Men’s League oily black sunfl ower seeds on nature lovers share their experi- Middle School. The fee is $20 Master Kwang Ho Kim of Rich- TCH Oil won two games against On January 6, Louis Coates of Evans the ground before the squirrels ences with me. First, Bill Moore for members and $40 for others. mond. The fee is $18. Callis when Vicki White bowled a 341 Bowling Center bowled a game of 205, could. Goldfi nches were busy told me he was working on the set with games of 120 and 123. Marie the high game of the season, in a set downing thistle seeds in their spe- Piccard rolled a 323 set with games of 428. Evans, however, lost two games bow of his boat one warm day. of 101, 103 and 119. Sandra Evans and won only one against Sal’s Pizza. cial upside-down feeder too. When he straightened up, he had a 317 set with a 145 game. Greta For Evans, John Forrester had games Insects were active also. A was surprised to see 25 to 30 Aeronautical society Walker rolled a 114 game. For Callis, of 148, 124 and 128 in a 400 set. Bunks few little orange lady bugs are Mary Savalina bowled a 354 set with Mitchell rolled games of 124 and 128 common mergansers swimming in a 365 set. For Sal’s, Bill Hendershot still blessing our home, but the around him. The ducks looked games of 106, 117 and 131. Lillian ambush bug was not so welcome Potter had a 320 set with games of had the high set of 393 with games surprised too. meeting is January 20 100, 106 and 114. Donna Thomas of 120, 129 and 144. Wayne Candrey when that predator appeared on Harvey Goode also called to rolled a 317 set with a 126 game. bowled a game of 148 in a 382 set and my Whitman’s Sampler candy tell me he and Don Conn had The fi rst 2005 Virginia Aero- videos taken of the X-43 vehicle Northern Neck Surgical Services Clay Gill rolled a 116 game. box. I escorted the bug to our won two games against Cap’n Red’s D&L Marine Construction won two seen a dog star on the colorful nautical Historical Society local during fl ights, fl ight controller Seafood when Betty Steffey bowled games and lost one against H&S Print- front door and threw him away. horizon when the moon was in its chapter luncheon meeting will be computer animations of fl ight a 341 set with games of 113 and ing. For D&L, Steve Hinson bowled the Then I ate all the caramels and blue phase this week. I saw the held January 20 at noon at the characteristics, and maneuvers, 133. Bev Benson had a 334 set with high set of 352 with a 134 game. Mark chocolates in the top row myself. blue moon, but not the dog star. Pilot House at Hummel Field in fl ight test measurements and games of 108 and 128. Terry Stillman Obsharsky rolled games of 117 and I’m always glad when other rolled a 300 set with games of 102 115 in a 349 set. Dana Stillman and Maybe next time. Topping. visions of a high-speed future. and 107. Julia George bowled a 114 Lacy Rose had games of 114. For H&S, The guest speaker will be McClinton is the technology game. For Cap’n Red’s, Alma George Bob Huff bowled the high set of 351 Charles (Chuck) McClinton, an manger for the had a 343 set with games of 120 and with a 121 game. Substitute Woodie 136 and Ruth Moore rolled a 300 set Evans rolled a 126 games in a 346 set. aviation enthusiast, a member Hyper-X-Program, responsible with games of 103 and 116. Cap’n John’s won two games and Bridge Results of the Experimental Aircraft for the Hyper-X (S-43) vehicle Lively Oak Girls won two games lost one against Lenny’s Auto Repair. Association, the Williamsburg defi nition, wind tunnel testing against Yeatman’s Forklift when Lynn For Cap’n John’s, Benny Balderson Chapter of the VAHS, and and hypersonic technology devel- Gordon bowled a 391 set with games bowled the high set of 375 with a 137 Fourteen tables were in play Dessert bridge is held the fi rst the Aircraft Owners and Pilots opment. After an unsuccessful of 121, 129 and 141. Nancy Carter game. Ernie George rolled games of Friday of every month at the had a 301 set with games of 102 and 118 and 119. For Lenny’s, Curly Lewis January 7 at a Woman’s Club of Association. fi rst fl ight in June 2001, because 105. Barbara Roundtree rolled a 114 had the high set of 357 with a 142 White Stone dessert bridge. clubhouse in White Stone. Call McClinton just stepped down of booster rocket control system game. For Yeatman’s, Corrine Beau- game. Steve Edwards bowled games of Hostess Ginger Philbrick, Carolyn Reed at 435-6207 to as chairman of the Joint Army failure, an extensive fi x to the champ bowled a 318 set with games 124 and 120 in a 348 set. Chuck Morris Linda Jennings, Barbara Ber- place a reservation for February NASA, Navy and Air Force Air Pegasus launch vehicle was com- of 102, 107 and 109. Pat Harris had had a 108 game. 4.Six tables of bridge were in a 309 set with a 135 game. Sis Ran- High game: Louis Coates, 205; Steve nhart, Mary-Nivan Stover and Breathing Propulsion subcom- pleted. On March 27 and Novem- sone rolled a 100 game. Hinson, 197; Kasey Kacperski, 182; Bill Madeline Hooper served des- play January 5 at Rappahan- mittee. ber 16, 2004, the second and Yo ung Country won two games Hendershot, 179; Dwayne Davis, 176; serts. Helen Withers won the door nock Westminster-Canterbury. He received the NASP Gene third successful fl ights set world against R.P. Waller when Theresa Wayne Candrey and Johnny Evans, prize. Winners north/south were Zara Award (1989); NASA Medal records for jet powered aircraft. Davis bowled a 343 set with games of 175; John Forrester, 173. fi rst, Beverly Oren and Babs 100, 119 and 124. Linda Lake had a High set: Louis Coates, 454; Curly Barbara Bryant had highest for Exceptional Engineering The rate of the March fl ight was 320 set with games of 111 and 117. Lewis, 446; Herbert Hammock, 430; Bill bridge score and Mary Andrews Murphy; second, Mary Andrews Achievement (1993); NASA Mach 6.83, or 5,000 miles per JoAnne Paulette had a 113 game and Hendershot, 429; John Forrester, 428; was second. and Mary Ott Lore; and third, Outstanding Leadership Medal hour The third cruise fl ight was Cathy Savalina rolled games of 106 Kasey Kacperski, 427; Wayne Candrey, Cynthia Birdsall and Dianne and 111. For R.P. Waller, Bea Hodges 426. (2000); and the American at Mach 9.68, or 7,000 MPH, at bowled a 109 game and Dee Atkins High team game: Evans, 568; Sal’s, Monroe. Institute of Aeronautics and 110,000 feet. Red Devils . . . . Winners east/west were fi rst, had a 122 game. 563; H&S, 550; D&L, 545; Lenny’s, 530; (continued from page A10) Astranautics (2000) Air Breath- The meeting is open to the High average: Gladys Sisson, 114; Cap’n John’s, 520. Arden Durham and Ginger ing Propulsion Medal. public. Anyone may join who is Lynn Gordon, 113; Sandra Evans, High team set: D&L, 1,543; Evans Rappahannock -- Gaines 13, Klapp; second, Virginia Adair He will present movies and interested in aviation. 112. and H&S, 1,524; Sal’s, 1,519; Lenny’s, Scott 4, Vaughn 6, Johnson 18, and Judy Peifer; and third, High set: Lynn Gordon, 391; Gayle 1,517; Cap’n John’s, 1,472. Veney 2, Lee 6, Brooks 11. Three- Conrad, 382; JoAnne Paulette and High average: Louis Coates, 128; Margaret Livesay and Shirley Mary Savalina, 379. Bill Hendershot and Curly Lewis, 124; point goals: Gaines 3. Crockett. Lecture to explain disease Standings Wayne Candrey and Herbert Ham- Lancaster -- Mitchell 10, Veney The next bridge for this group W L mock, 121. 13, Scott 5, Lee 16, C. Henderson is February 2 at 1 p.m. Lively Oaks 31 14 Standings 6, Means 2, Robinson 2, Arm- Yo ung Country 29 16 W L strong 2, Jones 0, Wiggins 5, A. in striped bass population Callis Seafood 22 23 Sal’s Pizza 2 1 Cap’n John’s 2 1 Henderson 11, Laws 0. Three- The Virginia Institute of Marine it’s occurring in a natural pop- TCH Oil 22 23 point goals: Lee 4, A. Henderson Cap’n Red’s Seafood 21 24 D&L Marine Const. 2 1 2, Scott. Sports Science After Hours Lecture for ulation, can produce unsightly Ye atman’s Forklift 20 25 Evans Bowling 1 2 January 27 will address a dis- skin lesions, involves several N.N. Surgical 19 26 Lenny’s Auto Repair 1 2 Lancaster 72, ease among striped bass. The lec- new mycobacterial species, and R.P.Waller 15 30 H&S Printing 1 2 King & Queen 56 Shorts ture begins at 7 p.m. at VIMS in has unknown consequences for The Devils opened up a fi ve- ■ CCA to meet Gloucester Point. striped bass stocks. point lead in the third quarter to run The Deltaville Chapter of VIMS researchers have found Dr. Howard Kator will discuss away with a 72-56 win over King & CCA VA will hold its winter that three of every four striped the disease and the possible con- Queen last Wednesday. quarterly meeting at Taylor’s bass examined are infected with sequences to fi sh and people. Lancaster got six points from Restaurant January 27. Chris mycobacteria. Generally associ- Call 684-7846 or email Cavell Robinson and fi ve each from Dollar of the Chesapeake Bay ated with aquaculture, the bacte- [email protected] for reserva- Curtis Henderson and Joey Lee in Foundation will be the rial outbreak is notable because tions. a 30-11 third-period run. The rally speaker. blew open a 34-29 halftime lead for A social hour begins at 5 the Devils. p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and the Veney spread out 15 points to meeting at 7 p.m. RSVP David lead three double digit scorers for Nobles at dlno [email protected], Lancaster. Mitchell contributed 11 or 779-0436 line #2 by January and C. Henderson 10. Seahorse Roundup 25. Jerry Brown of King & Queen paced all scorers with 22 points. ■ Osprey tourney set Brown had a strong fi nish, putting Chesapeake Academy in up 15 points in the second half. Irvington will host the third Wrestling fi rst quarter and were never K&Q 7 22 11 16 -- 56 annual Osprey Classic Bas ketball Christchurch School will host threatened. The team travels to Lancaster 13 21 30 8 -- 72 Tournament Saturday, January its annual Wrestling Tournament Hampton Roads Academy on Sat- King & Queen -- Holmes 4, Hall 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, January 15. Double- urday. 6, Davis 1, Brown 22, McGuire 3, Participating schools in clude elimination competition will take Varsity basketball Broaddus 5, Harvey 7, White 8. Christchurch School, Lancaster place on two mats. The Seahorses beat Mathews three-point goals: Brown 3, McGuire, Middle School, Northumberland Participating teams are Blue High, 63-46. Harvey. BOATING SKILLS Middle School and St. Margaret’s Ridge, Cape Henry, Bishop Led by John Williams and Lancaster -- Mitchell 11, Wiggins Sullivan, Mathews, Middlesex, 8, Robinson 8, Veney 15, Scott 6, School and Chesapeake Acad- Courtney Williams, the Seahorses Means 4, Lee 7, C. Henderson 10, emy. Admission is free. Con- Nandua, Northumberland, jumped to an early 18-10 fi rst and SEAMANSHIP A. Henderson 3. Three-point goals: cessions will be available for Tandem Friends and Bruton. quarter lead. The Seahorses built Lee, C. Henderson, A. Henderson. purchase. Wrestling begins at 10 a.m. the margin to 35-17 by halftime. Public education course to begin Feb. 1 Proceeds benefi t the baseball pro- J. Williams had 14 points in at the Lancaster Community Library gram. the fi rst half. Girls basketball In the second half, Christ- The course is suitable for the novice as well as for the Senior Courtney Faudree led church kept the pressure on as C. expees and aids, use of nautical charts, knots, marine DID YOU SEE the lady Seahorses to a 29-27 vic- Williams hit two three-pointers, radio, trailering and weather. The course runs for 14 tory over St. Margaret’s. Although Tyler Jones hit a three-pointer and the Seahorses were behind by six Sam Pounds hit a three-pointer. sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from THAT GAME? points at halftime, they outscored Kevin Anderson had 8 points, 7:30-9:30 from Feb. 1 through March 17. There is a the Scotties by 10 in the third 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals. fee of $45 per individual, $65 per couple to cover quarter to clinch the win. Tyler added 12 points and 7 cost of materials. This course is co-sponsored by the The Lady Seahorses improved assists. J. Williams fi nished with Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Department of Game NO? their record to 6-1 overall and 4-1 18 points. C. Williams had 10 in the Virginia Commonwealth points and Pounds, 7. Peter Deng- and Inland Fisheries (www.dgif.state.va.us). Confeence with a win over Rich- Bul added 4, Myles Vaillancourt, For information or to enroll in the course contact Find out what mond Christian Academy, 35-16. 2 and Randy Hammond, 2. Larry Uhlfelder, Staff Officer for Public Education at The team was led by Madeleine The Seahorses are 8-4 overall, (804) 453-5012 or by e-mail at you missed in the Przybyl’s 13 points and Faudree’s and 3-2 in the Virginia Prep [email protected]. eight. League. Ann-Gordon Bennett pulled CCS travels to St. Christopher’s Hearing Impaired (804) 367-1278 (V/TDD) Rappahannock Record down 11 rebounds in the victory. on Thursday, Norfolk Academy The Seahorses held Richmond on Friday and Hampton Roads Christian to two points in the Academy on Saturday.. A12 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Jan. 13, 2005

Brittany Rose (right) decides on a rabbit fur scarf at a Porto- The London Eye was a popular destination for the group. Built to celebrate the Millenium, this bello Road shop, with encouragement from Lyna Nguyen. slow-moving observation wheel allows a view of up to 25 miles on a clear day. (Photo by Joseph The dungeon keeper at War- Bessler) wick Castle advises visitors to tuck their trousers into their socks. “It keeps the rats from crawling up your legs,” he says.

Touring London

Offi cer Foster gives friendly parade-watching advice to Lisa with the Lancaster Spiers and Barbara Kahler, who have arrived before the crowd. “We have it every year,” teases Foster. “It’s not that excit- ing…” High School Red Devil Band

Photos by Katherine Shrader (unless otherwise noted)

Isaac Clark rides the subway like a pro by the end of the week.

Cameras were under many Lancaster Christmas trees this year. Here Matthew Smith, Cabell Dixon, Kristen Mitchell and Tabitha Rinehart try out theirs at Buckingham Palace.

In London, small cars are the rule.

Although London supermarkets are very similar to those found Jessie Love is greeted by a “statue” of William Shakespeare at in this country, there are some noticeable differences. These “Hat, gloves, poncho, no jewelry.” Chaperone Alice Coates Stratford-upon-Avon, the site of the author’s birthplace. (Photo Krispy Kreme donuts sell for £7.95 per dozen, which translates inspects daughter Lauren Stevens and each band member by Emily Shrader) to just under $16. before the parade.

Excitement is the mood of these LHS band members as they wait to board the British Air fl ight Jennifer Combs, Hillary Holt, Maria Bessler, Rachael Hardesty and Kayana Roane enjoy the to London. musical “Fame” from box seats at the Aldwych Theatre. Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Jan. 13, 2005 • A13

This view from across the Thames includes such landmarks as Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster, better known as Big Ben.

Each Borough brings a team of charity This Yeoman Warder, or ‘Beefeater,’ stands Noon is Parade Time. collectors who work the parade crowd guard at the Tower of London and also serves for donations. as a tour guide.

Tired but happy band members head for their fl ight home on the [conveyor belt thing] at Heathrow.

Chaperones Jill Bessler, Cheryl Rice and Brenda Kellum (seated) take a break with Ross Kellum and band directors Kenny Fles- ter and Robbie Spiers at Stratford-upon-Avon. (Photo by Joseph Bessler)

Marcus Holden and Codie Carter prepare to experience British pub food at The Freemason’s Arms.

Directions painted at every curb help Yanks and other pedes- trians avoid disaster.

The group visits Windsor Castle, one of the Queen’s offi cial residences. Unfortunately, this week she is staying at Sandring- Katie Shrader, Emily Shrader and Katie Johnson examine Underground passengers are admonished to “mind the gap” ham. hockey sticks at Lillywhite’s, a fi ve-story sporting goods store. when entering and exiting trains. A14 From the front Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Jan. 13, 2005 Animal Tails . . . . (continued from page A5)

Buckwheat Durling was the adored chocolate Lab of Wood and CeCe for over 15 years. Buckwheat enjoyed pulling embarrassing pranks and his love of escape kept his par- ents on the chase. One whiff of a bis- cuit and he was there. Heather James, 13, a sweet golden retriever, is terribly missed by her mom, Kathryn. Heather passed away in Hurri- cane Jeanne in Jacksonville, Fla. Amber Page, 17, was an adored shepherd-mix of Gary and Cindy of Rockville, Md. Amber was adopted as a puppy from the Humane Society of Montgomery County, Md. Her family’s hearts broke when she crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Boo Boo & Teddy Bear Page, both 13 and both Chows, as well as two unnamed feral cats, both 2 , are mourned by Ronnie and Gail of Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Molly Morningstar, 8, was a beloved cat of June and Charlie. When the vet told them Molly was male, he became Mr. Molly. Sadly, he died in a hurricane in Moore Haven, Fla. Coco Williams, 13, a chocolate Lab, The Lancaster High School Red Devil Band pauses for a formal portrait prior to the parade. (Photo by Jimmy Coates) is deeply missed by Jim and Nettie of Beverly Hills, Fla. Sugar Hardy, 13, a Corgi-mix who (continued from page A1) wandered away from home in the fi nal Lancaster band students, faculty, family and boosters travel to London . . . . year of her life, was found and fostered by Holly Thomasson until she could be sands of performers in the misplaced. Director Robbie were by voucher that day, so anyone’s luggage. Everyone had so many memo- reunited with her family. parade, including bands from all Spiers said, “The kids performed most of us were at our hotel only Fortunately, a nice lady at ries to process, and besides, it Cookie, 9, Yoki, 12, Jake, 10, and over the U.S. “And believe me,” fl awlessly in their two perfor- fl eetingly to pick things up and the baggage check counter at was the fi rst time we had sat Bear, 13, are fondly remembered by the Colonial Schipperke Club of Virginia. he said, “they really do know mances. Their hard work paid drop things off. Heathrow Airport bundled the down in a week. To view other pet tales or submit a how to parade there.” off. It was evident in their level On Monday, the last day of the sticks together and checked Even if some of us weren’t story request, visit www.animal tails.org. Finally, at around 1:45 p.m., of performance.” trip, the return fl ights were sep- them through, without charging quite ready to leave, it was good To adopt a pet in Lancaster County, the Red Devil Band marched up The parade had a different arated by six-and-a-half hours. the girls for extra luggage. to see family members waiting call the Animal Welfare League at 435-0822 or 462-009l; the Lancaster Whitehall to where our group fl avor from any I’d seen. It is a The Flight 1 group ate breakfast The mood at the airport and for us back in the U.S. Animal Shelter at 462-7175; or Animals was waiting, cameras at the charitable event which has raised early and headed for the airport on the fl ight home was more There’s no place like home, First at 462-5067. ready. The feeling of pride in our over £650,000 since its inception at 8 a.m., leaving the rest of quiet and subdued than it had but for some band members, the In Northumberland, call Friends of children, our band and our coun- in 1987. This year, up to a quar- us with several hours to squeeze been on the trip to London. neighborhood has expanded. the Shelter at 435-2597. try was indescribable. ter of the proceeds will go to in all the things we had been Later, band members would aid victims of the tsunami. Each wanting to do, but just hadn’t agree that it was their best Borough had an entry. Spec- managed. Sleep was out of the parade ever. tators could vote for their favor- question, since check-out time Our parental pride was not ites with their cellular phones. was 10 a.m. There were clowns, jesters and My group consisted of three people dressed as nobility from girls, two of whom were my years past. There were masses daughters, and one male friend. of cheerleaders, who performed Our mission: to fi nd and acquire Council dance routines. Red Hat ladies a particular hat, a wire sculpture turned out en masse. The only from a street vendor who makes fi re truck I noticed was an them on the spot, and hockey Chandler Chevrolet will continue the GM to meet antique from Bethesda, Md. The sticks, which were reported to RED TAG SALE for the month of January!!! marching bands were mostly be on a tremendous sale, and to IRVINGTON—The town from the U. S., as schools in the visit Hamley’s, the largest toy All NEW and USED Trucks will be marked council will meet tonight (Janu- U.K. do not have them. store in London. with our lowest prices including GM Owner ary 13) at 7:30 p.m. in the Irving- On Sunday, all groups visited Several hours later we dashed ton town offi ce at 235 Steamboat the Tower of London and were back to the hotel, only to fi nd Loyalty. Come by and see why we are the Road. free to travel wherever group that the three hockey sticks the Dudley Patteson will report to members wanted to go. Meals girls had bought did not fi t in areas best dealer!! council on the Irvington Business 2005 Silverado 1500 Association’s plans for 2005. Council also will consider the Ext. Cab 4x4 reappointment of Robert Morri- New West Nile virus MSRP $33,355 son to the planning commission. $26,800 treatment introduced Planning . . . . Colorado Serum Co. has devel- modities expert with the Virginia (continued from page A1) oped a new product to treat the Farm Bureau Federation, “and West Nile virus (WNV) in horses. it’s because people are taking the lation to protect artesian aquifers Recommended for infected right precautions.” to accomplish this. It would also horses, West Nile Virus Antibody According to the National develop and implement a long- neutralizes the virus and can be Center for Health Programs, term program to provide reser- taken orally or intravenously. The about 15,000 horses were $26,470 voirs and other sources of fresh company said the product is con- infected with the WNV in 2002. water to reduce the county’s centrated, purifi ed and ready for In 2004, only 1,341 cases were 2005 Silverado 2500 Ext Cab 4x4 MSRP $33,018 dependency on the existing aqui- use straight from the bottle. detected. fers. WNV is a mosquito-borne Another trend Neale noted was Monitoring and enforcing the virus that circulates among wild that more cases are appearing in county’s Chesapeake Bay Act birds. It affects horses more than the West, notably California and 2005 Tahoe 4x4 Onstar ordinance is another goal. any other domestic animal and Arizona. MSRP $39,520 The plan proposes a goal of can cause infl ammation of the “You would think Arizona 20 percent reduction by 2015 in brain. Symptoms include loss of wouldn’t have a problem with $31,700 the amount of impurities reaching coordination, lack of interest in mosquitoes, being such a dry the county’s underground water surroundings and loss of appe- state,” Neale said. “But it’s the supply from surface water. The tite, all of which can cause a swimming pools that are attract- $21,600 county must fi rst establish a base- horse to go down and be unable ing the mosquitoes.” 2005 Equinox LS FWD MSRP $23,975 line and methods of measuring to get up on its own. One-third of In 2004, 113 equine cases of the impurities. infected horses die or need to be virus appeared in Arizona com- It also recommends requiring euthanized. pared to only 16 in Virginia. erosion and sedimentation pre- With the introduction of new Simple precautions can be taken vention devices where river or antibodies and other precautions, to keep horses safe from the bay pollution from development fewer horses are suffering from virus, including keeping them 2005 Suburban 2500 is likely. WNV. away from wet, swampy areas, 4x4 MSRP $46,034 Many revisions are needed in “We’re starting to see the applying mosquito repellents on the section on community devel- number of cases of the West horses and in barns, and stocking $36,900 opment. Proposed additions sug- Nile virus in horses decrease each mosquito-friendly areas with fi sh, gest the county “recognize that year,” said Spencer Neale, a com- bats and other predators. the primary growth and source of Red Tagged Used Trucks? We’ve got them. income to the county is from the White Stone . . . . (continued from page A1) 2004 Chevy Trailblazer LS 4x4 $18,999 2001 Chevy Blazer LT, green $10,500 retired community and empha- 2004 Chevy Venture LS 20k, Sand $15,999 2001 Chevy Suburban LT, roof, leather, blue, 52k $20,999 size growth compatible with this Meals tax Last year, town offi cials 2003 Chevy S-10 2WD, 17k $8,999 2001 Chevy Tahoe LS 4x4 67K Pewter $18,999 demographic.” Jewell presented an update joined representatives of 2002 Chevy Silverado Ext 4x4, green $13,999 2000 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab, pewter, 74k $14,999 Transportation issues and the last Thursday on a proposed 4 Irvington, Lancaster County, the 2002 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab 4x4, maroon, 18k $19,999 2000 Cadillac Escalade, black, 41k $20,999 percent meals tax on food pre- New Tides LLC and Rappah- possible introduction of a ferry 2002 Chevy Blazer, white, 4x4 $10,500 2000 Dodge Durango SLT, 17k $14,999 require that the county look at pared for sale within the town annock Westminster-Canterbury its traffi c fl ow patterns in review- limits. She said the town plan- to obtain $60,000 in IDA fund- 2002 Chevy S10 Ext Cab, V6, loaded, blue, 2WD $9,999 2000 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab 4x4, blue, 86k $12,999 ing new subdivision requests and ning commission is working to ing for a feasibility study of 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 LS, 42k $22,999 2000 GMC G2500 Cargo Van, white, 37k $12,475 consider a highway corridor over- determine what revenues the tax centralized water and sewer ser- 2002 GMC Yukon XL SLT, loaded, 2500, 44k $27,999 1999 Chevy Suburban LT 4x4, loaded $7,999 lay district in the upgrading of could generate for the town. vice in the area. The study is 2002 Olds Bravada, 36k $16,999 1998 Mazda Pick-up 4x4, 63k $9,999 the county zoning ordinances. The commission is scheduled being conducted by Rickmond The county’s public facilities to meet January 20 at 6:30 p.m. Engineering Inc. of Williams- need upgrading, including an in the town offi ce at 572 Ches- burg. Tax Returns got you thinking about a car? emergency center to coordinate apeake Drive and plans to for- Decoration contest Come see Chandler, and let us get you riding!!! responses to hurricanes and other ward a recommendation during The winners of White Stone’s disasters. Proposed updates also council’s meeting on February annual Christmas decorations Ask about our include evaluating options for 3. contest were announced. renovation and replacement of Water and sewer In the residential category, Guaranteed Where your job the middle school. Mayor Lloyd B. Hubbard Jr. K.H. Ashburn of Shady Lane The county would also con- reported on the progress of a won fi rst place and $50, Harmon Credit Approval is your credit!! tinue to evaluate the feasibilty of countywide initiative to form C. Treakle of Beach Road won providing sewer to villages with a public sewer authority, to be second place and $35, Gary greatest growth potential. fi nalized in February. Hodges of Pine Drive won third Bring us two current pay stubs, two current utility Proposed updates recommend “We got another $10,000 from place and $25, and Tommy that the county evaluate the abil- the IDA (Lancaster Industrial Evans of Chesapeake Drive bills, valid drivers license, minimum of 15% down ity of the volunteer rescue organi- Development Authority) received honorable mention. zations to maintain their current through the county for the legal In the business category, the and we’ll get you riding into the new year!! level of service over the next fi ve preparation and the forming of winners were White Swan to ten years. the public sewer authority,” said Antiques, Art & Accessories Little else has been updated Hubbard. on Rappahannock Drive, fi rst since the 1996 comprehensive He credited the cooperation of place; Country Cottage on Rap- plan. The planning commission county offi cials, town offi cials pahannock Drive, second; River will review all the updates in a of White Stone and Irvington, Market on Rappahannock Drive, public presentation prior to the and the private sector involve- third; and Premier Sailing on comment period next week. ment to move the initiative for- Chesapeake Drive, honorable 1841 Richmond Highway During the public hearing, citi- ward. mention. (Rt. 360, 2 miles West of Tappahannock. 1 mile West of Brays Fork) zens may comment on the items “A lot of people are real mentioned above or suggest new pleased that this is fi nally For Display, Classified & Directory 804-443-5100 or 1-800-797-1581 issues, goals and strategies that coming to fruition,” said Hub- Advertising, Call 435-1701 www.chandlerchevrolet.com should be included. bard.