Thursday, October 11, 2007 • Kilmarnock, • Ninety-first Year • Number 2 • Three Sections • 50¢ Colleagues reflect on Rep. Davis’ service by Reid Pierce Armstrong She announced her 2004 campaign standing in Wittman of Montross. GLOUCESTER—First District Rep. Jo Ann front of a NASCAR schedule at The Corner in “She exemplified what a public servant should Davis died at home Saturday morning, bringing Lively. be,” said Joan Blackstone, chairman of the Lan- a sudden end to her two-year battle with breast She has since been an active member of the caster County Republican Committee. “If you cancer. She was 57. community, from her frequent participation in called or wrote her, you received a response. . Davis was first diagnosed with breast cancer local parades, community forums and Repub- . . Her support of local communities and their in 2005. She had been receiving breast cancer lican committee events to her attendance at the events was outstanding.” treatment at Duke University since a recurrence rededication of Main Street in Kilmarnock last Davis was born in and moved earlier this year. spring. to Hampton when she was 9. After high school, Two weeks ago she had received positive “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing she worked as a printer for nearly three years reports on her condition, but had told her hus- of Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis after her long before entering the real estate business. She band that she wanted to stop treatment and to struggle with cancer,” said Virginia Republican earned her real estate license in 1984 and began put her healing in God’s hands. Party Chairman John H. Hager. “Virginia has her own property management and real estate Her condition took a sudden turn for the lost a passionate advocate for better govern- companies in the following years, selling more worse last Thursday. ment, and her legacy as a defender of conser- than $40 million worth of homes by 1990. Davis had represented what she fondly called vative principles will always be remembered. I In 1997, friends recruited Davis to run for “America’s First District,” including the North- pray for her family, and mourn with our friends the Virginia House of Delegates. She won and ern Neck and Middle Peninsula, for nearly in the 1st District.” served for three years. seven years. “We will miss her smile and determina- In 2000, Davis won the congressional seat She announced her original bid for office tion and her ever present faith in God, her vacated by retiring U.S. Congressman Herb on the steps of Lancaster courthouse in 2000. constituents and her country,” said Del. Rob (continued on page A16) Rep. Jo Ann Davis

Board Lancaster school board to review wants $52,000 returned health by Joan McBride under stipulated what I was to LANCASTER—Follow- be paid,” said Latimore. ing a closed session October He noted the contract was a department 4, the Lancaster school board standard one obtained from the announced it will attempt to Virginia School Board Asso- recover about 25 percent of ciation. funding the $208,000 terminal payout As to the number of leave made to former superintendent days, he said Sue Salg, the by Reid Pierce Armstrong Dr. Randolph Latimore almost division’s director of budget HEATHSVILLE—The Nor- four months and finance, thumberland board of supervi- ago. did the calcu- “The contract I was work- lations based sors will meet tonight (October The action ing under stipulated what 11) at 5 p.m. in the Northum- appears to be on “what berland County Courts Build- in response I was to be paid.” was on the ing at 39 Judicial Place. to a strongly- —Dr. Randolph Latimore, books.” Supervisors will hear a worded letter former superintendent, “Dr. Lati- request from Dr. Thomas of September Lancaster schools more made Irungu of the Three Rivers 13 from Pete a point with Health District regarding the Geilich, chairman of the Lan- me that he wanted the correct board’s budget allocation for caster board of supervisors. He thing to be done,” Salg said. the Northumberland health expressed concerns about the She added that he had no department. payment’s propriety, the han- hesitancy about her contacting The board granted $5,000 dling of the payout, the accu- the former division’s attorney less than the health department’s racy of the calculations, and for clarification of the wording requested amount after receiv- “the failure of the school board of the contract. ing vague information about to disclose this payment to the Salg acknowledged that the the need for the increase. public and the county prior to payout was a large sum. At the time, the board noted or at the time of payment.” “I watched the man while that the health department In the letter, the supervisors I was there,” she said of the often has money left over in its asked the school board to ana- year she worked for him at budget at the end of the year, lyze the claim and payment to the school board office. “He which it later requests. determine if the amount paid worked long hours.” Dr. Irungu said the funding was due Latimore, properly She also noted that she could cut affects the match it receives authorized, and “if the matter always contact him by cell from the state. was handled appropriately.” phone or at home on weekends “While that decision saves The supervisors also asked if she were working after hours the county $5,000 in expenses, the school board to “take action and had questions. it reduces our available budget to recover these funds” if it is Public comments by $15,300,” he explained in a determined that “the payment Details of the events sur- letter to board chairman Ronald was not due or properly autho- rounding the payout gradually Jett. rized.” emerged in answer to a bar- The state is also cutting the The school board action rage of questions at last week’s health department’s budget by came two days after the board meeting, mostly from members 5 percent this year. of supervisors authorized a of the public which comprised “County contributions rep- claim for recovery of public about half of the audience. resent only 25 percent of the funds as well as an audit and About a dozen school employ- cost of the services we provide investigation relating to the ees were present. and every dollar is needed if we budget and appropriation of Lloyd Hill of Weems asked, are to continue those services school board funds. “Was the payment made in at present levels,” Dr. Irungu Latimore responds error?” said. After repeated attempts, School superintendent Susan The board is also expected to Dr. Latimore was reached by Sciabbarrasi said the school adopt a resolution urging that phone last weekend and said board’s former and current replacing the Robert O. Norris he was unaware of recent attorneys “perceived the con- become part of the state’s six- developments surrounding his tract in different ways.” year transportation plan. payout when he left the school However, she stated that the The board has listed five Racing calm system in June. county attorney and the school matters for public hearings at Trilogy’s spinnaker sheds a reflection on calm waters during the slow first leg of Sun- He defended the per diem board’s current attorney see the 7 p.m. day’s pursuit race in the Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta. Capt. Wayland Rennie captured amount paid and the total contract in the same way, and Thomas and Alison Kimmet first place in the Flying Wind division, designed for casual and amateur racers, having number of leave days includ- that’s why the school board is are seeking a special exceptions placed first in his fleet on Saturday and second overall in the pursuit race on Sunday. ing 328 unused sick days. asking for $52,000 back. The More photos and results appear on page B12. (Photo by Reid Pierce Armstrong) “The contract I was working (continued on page A15) (continued on page A15) Norris Bridge closes to commercial vehicles by Audrey Thomasson be replaced. At 8 p.m. on October 3, the Inside WHITE STONE—The safety of the bridge was closed to commercial traffic. Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge VDOT area residency administrator ■ came into question again last Wednesday Sean Trapani said the pin is in a beam Election 2007: when Virginia Department of Transporta- supporting the deck in span six on the Senate 28 candidates tion (VDOT) officials lowered the posted Middlesex side near the shore. He said sound off...... A7 weight limit to three tons for all vehicles preparations are being made to build an until further notice. additional structural system in the area to ■ Top 10: The lower weight limitation shut down ensure the structure is supported while the Lancaster High Red Devils the bridge to all traffic larger than pas- pin is removed and replaced. football team extends senger cars, small pick-ups and SUVs. “This is part of our double- and triple- winning streak to 6-0 and Only ambulances are exempt. Fire trucks, checking process on inspections,” said ranks eighth in statewide school buses and other commercial vehi- structure and bridge engineer Ken Walus, Group A poll...... A11 cles have been detoured upriver forcing P.E. “The report noted a questionable area businesses to consider charging additional in the second pin that, upon our close on- delivery fees and schools to cancel events site review, we felt was more significant ■ 2 beds open: (see related story on page A16). than the report indicated. We are taking According to VDOT spokesperson Tina immediate action to ensure motorists’ Oystermen are working W. Bundy, the sudden decision came when safety by reducing vehicle weight on the Rappahannock River Chickin’ Pickin’: B6 bridge engineers received a detailed re- bridge. Work is already under way to oyster grounds previously inspection report ordered by Transportation replace the pin in question. Meanwhile, we closed...... A16 Business...... B11-14 Secretary Mary E. Peters after the Minne- will continuously monitor the pin to ensure Calendar...... A2-3 sota bridge collapse. The report delivered (the bridge) remains safe.” ■ $200,000 ticket: Churches...... B2-4 October 1 indicated concern over a bridge Of the 160 pins used on the two-mile Callao man scratches a Classified...... C1-9 pin that they ultimately deemed safe. steel truss span, five pins were replaced in winner...... B1 Directory...... C12-13 VDOT immediately ordered an on-site a 1996 rehabilitation project, according to Notices...... C11-12 follow-up inspection of the problem pin. structural engineer Gary Shelor, P.E. He Obituaries...... B3 However, when inspectors conducted said each pin is custom made by the manu- Opinion...... A4-7 ultrasonic testing on additional pins noted facturer, so the repair process will rely on in the report, an abnormality was discov- availability of the new pin. Police...... B1 ered on another 6-inch by 12 ¾-inch cylin- The pin that must be replaced is original Schools...... B8-10 drical pin. to the 1957 structure. Sports...... A11-15 Engineers felt the condition of the VDOT expects repairs will be completed 6 56 52 5 10 49 1 6 Upcoming.A2-3, 8-10+ second pin warranted reducing the weight in 30 days and the weight limit lifted by This picture shows the head of a bridge limit immediately until the pin could November 2. pin under the Norris Bridge. A2 Upcoming Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Oct. 11, 2007 October 15 Monday Louis Malon will speak on the trial of former Vice- 11 Thursday President Aaron Burr for Al-ANON meets at 8 p.m. at treason at the luncheon Palmer Hall in Kilmarnock. meeting of the Richard Henry The RFM Boat Shop opens Lee Chapter of the Sons of at 9 a.m. at the Reedville the American Revolution �������������������������������������������������������� Fishermen’s Museum. 453- (SAR) at Rappahannock 6629. Westminster-Canterbury at ������������������������������������������ The RFM Photo Group 11:30 a.m. ���������������������� ��������������������������� meets at 2 p.m. at Reedville ������������������������������ ��������������������������������� Fishermen’s Museum. 453- ������������������������������� ������������������������������������ 6529. ���������������������������������� ���������� ������������ ������� ���� �������������������������������� ������������������������������������� The RFM Modelers meet 16 Tuesday ������������������������������� ������������������������������� at 10 a.m. at Reedville The Kilmarnock & District ������������������������������� Fishermen’s Museum. 453- Pipe Band rehearses at 7:15 ������������������������������ ������������������������� 6529. p.m. at Campbell Memorial ���������������������������� No-Name Needlers will Presbyterian Church in ����������������������� ������� ��������� ������� �������� Scottish Festival is October 20 ������������������������������� �������� ���� ������������ ����� gather at 1 p.m. at The Art Weems. 462-7125. ���������������������������������� ��������� of Coffee in Montross. 493- The Highlanders Scottish dancers from the Thistle and Sham- Al-ANON meets at 8 p.m. at rock Dance Studio in Richmond will be among the perform- ����������������������������������� 0873. Kilmarnock United Methodist �������������������������������� ���� � ���������� ������� ers in Kilmarnock for the Scottish Festival October 20. The �� ����� ����� ��� ��������� �������� Bingo will be played at Highlanders will perform at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. Church. �������������������������������� the American Legion Post A Bridge Discussion Group ��������������������������������� ��������������������������������� ��������������������������������� ��������������������������������� on Waverly Avenue in will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the ����������������������������� �������������������������������� Kilmarnock. Doors open at Woman’s Club of Lancaster’s �������������������������������� ���������������������������������� 6 p.m. Saturday Saturday clubhouse in Lancaster. $5. ����������������������������������� ������������������������������� A Depression Recovery 13 13 462-0742. �������������������������������� �������������������������������� A Chickin’ Pickin’ at the The Dog Gone Dog Show ����������������������� Support Group will meet Duplicate Bridge will be �������� ����� �� ����� ��������� ����� White Stone Church of to benefit the Animal Welfare �������������������������������� at 3 p.m. at the Seventh- the Nazarene will feature League will be held from played at 1 p.m. at the ������ ������ ������� ������ ���� ������������������������������ Day Adventist Church in barbecue chicken dinners 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dream Woman’s Club of Lancaster. ������������������������������������ ��������������������������������� ����������������������������������� ���������������������������������� Kilmarnock. 758-8110. and Chistian, gospel and Fields near Kilmarnock. Entry 462-0742. The Wetlands Board for The RFM Boat Shop opens �������������������������������� ������������������������������������� spiritual music from 11 a.m. fee is $3 per dog per event. ������������������������������ ���������������������� Lancaster County will to 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for at 9 a.m. at the Reedville ����������������������������� meet at 9:30 a.m. at the adults and $6 for children Fishermen’s Museum. 453- ��������� ������������������������������ courthouse in Lancaster. ages 12 and younger. 435- 6629. ��������������������������������� 14 Sunday ���������������������������� The Irvington Town Council 9886. The Widowed Persons Adams Post 86 of the ������������������������������� will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion and the ������������������������������������ ��������������������������������� The Mullins Sisters will be Service for Lancaster and ��������������������������������� town office. legion auxiliary will meet ����������������������������������� featured at 8 p.m. at Donk’s Northumberland counties ����������������������������������� ������������������������������������ The Interfaith Service Theater in Mathews. $12 holds its lunch brunch at 7 p.m. at the post home ������������������������������������ ���������������������������������� ����������������������������������� Council will meet at 7:30 adults, $2 kids. 725-7760, or at Ekhard’s in Topping on Waverly Avenue in ��������������������������������� p.m. at Wicomico Episcopal Kilmarnock. 435-1588. ���������� �������� ������ ������� ����� ��������������������������������� www.donkstheater.com. immediately following church �������������������������������� ����������������������� Church in Wicomico Church. “Over the Hedge” will be services. The Corrottoman Seniors ��������������� The Upper Lancaster will meet at 10 a.m. at the the free backyard movie The Presidio Brass will ����� ��� ���� ����� ������� Ruritan Club will meet at on the big screen behind present a concert at 3 p.m. Ruritan Club near Lively. ������������������ ��������� ���������������������������������� 6:30 p.m. at the Ruritan The Economic ���������������������������� �������������������������������� Northern Neck Solutions at Mathews High School as ���������������������������� Center in Lively. at 72 North Main Street part of the Concerts By The Development Commission ���������������������������������� ���������������������������������� �������������������������������� The Board of Supervisors in Kilmarnock, near the Bay series. Tickets at the for Northumberland County ��������������������������������� for Northumberland County will meet at the courthouse ��������������������������������� Municipal Parking Lot. door are $25. 684-0730. �������������������������������� ������������������� will meet at 5 p.m. at the The show starts at dusk. If The Kilmarnock Cruise- in Heathsville at 7 p.m. ����������������������������������� �������� courthouse in Heathsville. weather is questionable, call In will be held in the The Republican Committee ���� ������� ������������ ��� Public hearings begin at 7 436-9333. Chesapeake Commons for Lancaster County meets ������������������������������������ p.m. at the courts building. at 7:30 p.m. at Chesapeake �������������������������� ��������������������������������� The Holly Point Art & parking lot at 4 p.m. 435- ������������������������������ A Cancer Support Group Bank Training Center on ������������ ��������� ���������� Seafood Festival will be 6171. ������������������������������ ������������������������������� will meet at Rappahannock held from 10 a.m. to 4 School Street in Kilmarnock. ��������������� ������������� ���������������������������������� ������� ���������� ��� ���������� General Hospital at 3 p.m. p.m. at Deltaville Maritime The Phantasia Fall Jewelry ���������������������������������� 435-8593. Sale will be held from 1 to 8 ������������������������������ ������������������������������������ Museum and Holly Point Monday ������� ������������ �������������� 15 p.m. at the Rappahannock ������������������������������ Nature Park. Artists, model The Historyland Community ������������������������������� ������ boats, pirates, food, rides Workshop volunteer craft General Hopistal ������������ Rehabilitation Center in ��������������������������� 12 Friday on the shallop Explorer and group meets at the Lancaster ������������� ��������������� Bingo will be played at the Kilmarnock. ����������������������������������� garden tours. 776-7200. Woman’s Club from 10 a.m. ������������������������������ Upper Lancaster Ruritan A Fall Canoe Trip will be to 2 p.m. Brown bag lunch. The Middle Peninsula- ���������������������������������� ����������������������������������� ������������������������������������ Center in Lively at 5:45 p.m. held at Belle Isle State Park Guests welcome. Northern Neck Community �������� ��������� �������� ���� The Second Friday Art Services Board will meet ����������������������������� from 4 to 6 p.m. $5. Call Flotilla 3-10 meets at 7:30 ������ ���� ���� ��������� ������� ��������������������������������� Walk will be held in Colonial 462-5030 for reservations. p.m. at the Callao firehouse. at 4 p.m. at Heritage Park ������ ������������� ������� ������ ���������������������� ���������������������������������� Beach. 224-8411. Warsaw Fest will be 472-4387. Resort in Warsaw. The Ray Pittman Project ������������������������������������ held on the grounds of The Town Council for ��������� ��������� ���� ����������� ���������������������� will rock the deck at Smokin’ Rappahannock Community Kilmarnock will meet at 7 ������������������������������� ����������������������������� ���������������������������������� Joe’s in Kilmarnock from 6 College in Warsaw from 8:45 p.m. at the Town Hall. 17 Wednesday ��������������������������������� to 10 p.m. $5. 435-6000, or The Rotary Breakfast Club ������������������������ ��������������������������������� a.m. to 4 p.m. 313-2252. The Historical Society for ����������������������� �������� � ����� � ����������� ����� www.smokinjoesbarbeque. American Legion Post 86 Lancaster County will meet meets at 7:30 a.m. at Lee’s �������������������������� com. Restaurant in Kilmarnock. ������ ������������ ����� �������� Ladies Auxiliary will host at 7 p.m. at the G.C. Dawson �������������������������� ��������� its Fall Dinner at the Post administrative office in The Kiwanis Club meets ����� �������������������������� Home on Waverly Avenue in Kilmarnock. 435-6232. at 7:30 a.m. at St. Andrews ������������������������������������ Presbyterian Church in ������������������������������� ����������� ������������ ������� Kilmarnock beginning at 5 The Northumberland ����������������������������������� Kilmarnock. �������������������������������� p.m. Homemakers will meet at �������������������������������� ������������������������������� A Yard Sale will be held 11 a.m. at St. Stephen’s The Rotary Club for �������������������������������� ����������������������������������� from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Episcopal Church in Kilmarnock, Irvington and ������������ ���� ����������� ���������������� ������������������������������� Northumberland County Heathsville. 580-8613. White Stone meets at 12:30 p.m. at Rappahannock ������ ������������� ������ ����� ���������������������������������� School Board Office in The National Alliance for ��������� Westminster-Canterbury. ��������������������������������� Lottsburg to benefit the Mental Illness-Tidewater �������� ��������� ����� ���� ������ Artifacts Northumberland County Chapter meets at 7 p.m. The Northern Neck Bay ���������������������������������� Animal Shelter. at Urbanna Baptist Church. Tones meet at 2:30 p.m. at �������������������� to be identified The Northern Neck 435-3463. St. Andrews Presbyterian Experts from the Richmond- Computer Users Group The Lancaster County Church in Kilmarnock. 438- Nansemond Chapter of the will meet at 9:30 a.m. at NAACP will meet at 7 p.m. 5127. Archaeological Society of Rappahannock Westminster- at the Bank of Lancaster Virginia will identify fossils, Canterbury near Irvington. northside branch in (continued on page A3) ancient artifacts, colonial ceramics and other objects A Basic Computing SIG will Kilmarnock. at their booth during Scottish meet at 11 a.m. The Bluff Point Community Day October 20 from 11 a.m. The Chesapeake Bay League will hold a potluck ������ to 3 p.m. on Augusta Street Dowsers Association will dinner at 6 p.m. at the Old ���� ��� meet at 9 a.m. at the Bank of Schoolhouse on Bluff Point Locusville Plantation in Kilmarnock. No appraisals �������������������� “Using Farm Methods of our Heritage” will be made. Those without Lancaster northside branch Road. 435-2174. ������� �������������� Tour Our Gardens • Visit Our Store collections are welcome to in Kilmarnock. �������������������� visit and learn. Above is a ��������������������������������� Eggs • Vegetables • Herbs • Collectibles • Folk Art Native American ax head. THE Rwww.rrecord.comECORD Pumpkins • Apples • Gourds • Etc. For more information, call ONLINE � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 583 Slabtown Road • Lancaster, Va. • 462-0002 435-2473. � � � � � � � � � � Thursday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ������������������ From Rt. 3 in Lively, Take Rt. 201 South (White Chapel Road) 3 miles, .... this number will get you places! �������������������������������������� Left on Rt. 354 (River Rd), Go about 4 1/2 miles through Ottoman, 435-1701 � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � Left on Rt. 625 (Slabtown Rd.), 1/2 mile on left. ���������������������������� �������� ������������������������������ ������������ ����������� ��������������������� ����������������� �� ��������������������� �������������������� ESSEX 5 CINEMAS ��������������� ���������������� located on Route 17 in the Essex Square Shopping Center, ����������������������������������� Tappahannock • Movie Hotline: 804-445-1166 ������������������� ��������� ADULTS: $7.00 CHILDREN 11 AND UNDER: $5.00 ��������������������� ��������������������������������� SAT., Aug 27 SENIORS 62 AND OLDER: $5.00 ������������������� ������������������������������������������ ALL SHOWS BEFORE 6:00 ARE $5.00 FOR EVERYONE ������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������� * NO PASSES OR COUPONS ������������������� ��������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������� FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 804-445-1166 ��������������������������������� �������� *Now accepting ������������������ ����������������������������� FRI, OCT 12 SAT, OCT 13 Visa, TYLER PERRY’S: WHY DID TYLER PERRY’S: WHY DID Mastercard & I GET MARRIED (PG13) I GET MARRIED (PG13) Discover* 5:00, 7:30, 9:55 2:35, 5:00, 7:30, 9:55 ��������������� HEARTBREAK KID (R) HEARTBREAK KID (R) ����������������������������� No one under 5:10, 7:20, 9:35 2:45, 5:05, 7:20, 9:35 SEEKER: THE DARK SEEKER: THE DARK �������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 17 admitted IS RISING (PG) IS RISING (PG) 5:05, 7:15, 9:30 3:05, 5:05, 7:15, 9:30 ����������������������� to R Rated GAME PLAN (PG) GAME PLAN (PG) �������������������������������������������������������� ����� 5:15, 7:35, 9:50 3:00, 5:15, 7:35, 9:50 films without KINGDOM (R) KINGDOM (R) ���������������� 4:45, 7:25, 9:40 2:30, 4:45, 7:25, 9:40 ����������������������������������� ��������������� ���������������������� parent or adult ������������� ����� SUN, OCT 14 MON-THURS, OCT 15-18 accompaniment TYLER PERRY’S: WHY DID TYLER PERRY’S: WHY DID ����������������������� ������������������������� I GET MARRIED (PG13) I GET MARRIED (PG13) - ID’s required 2:35, 5:00, 7:30 7:30 ����������������������������������������� ����������������������������� ����������������������������� HEARTBREAK KID (R) HEARTBREAK KID (R) ����������������������� ����������������������� 2:45, 5:10, 7:20 7:35 ������������������������ SEEKER: THE DARK SEEKER: THE DARK �������������������������� �������������������������� IS RISING (PG) IS RISING (PG) ��������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������� 3:05, 5:05, 7:15 7:15 ������������������������������������������������������������������������� GAME PLAN (PG) GAME PLAN (PG) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3:00, 5:15, 7:35 7:35 ������������������������������ KINGDOM (R) KINGDOM (R) ��������������������������������������������������� 2:30, 4:45, 7:25 7:25 ���������������������������������������������������������������������� Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • October 11, 2007 • A3

(continued from page A2) ����������������������������������������������� Upcoming ������������������������� ����������������������� ������������������������ 17 Wednesday 17 Wednesday �������������������������� The RFM Quilters meet Sandwich Bridge will be �������������������� at 9:30 a.m. at Reedville played at the Woman’s Fishermen’s Museum. 453- Club of Lancaster. For ������������ 6529. reservations, call 462-0742. ����������������������������� A Parkinson’s Support The Phantasia Fall Jewelry

Group will meet at Sale will be held from ������������������������������� Rappahannock Westminster- 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the �������������������������������������������������������������� Canterbury at 1 p.m. The Rappahannock General speaker will be Peggy Hospital Rehabilitation Roberge. 435-9553. Center in Kilmarnock

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���������������������� ����������� �������������������������������� Scouts lead a parade. ���������� ��������������������� ������ Annual ��������������������� and ����������������� Callao Festival �������������������� ������������� ������� The ������������ to include parade Christmas Concert The Callao Firemen’s Fes- exhibits and civic booths and ������ Christmas Concert tival will be held October 19 food booths. There also will with and 20. be carnival games and horse- ���������������� Festivities will begin Octo- shoe competition, ber 19 with the acceptance The grand feature parade of entries to be judged in will begin at 2 p.m. Imme- ���������������� “Callao’s Hometown Coun- diately following the parade ������������������������������ try Fair.” Other activities there will be seed spitting, pie ��������������������������� include a Tiny Tot Contest eating and nail driving con- and a Junior Miss Contest. tests. An awards ceremony ��������������������������������� October 20 activities will will follow the contests. include a 5K run through For more information, call Owl Town Road, a Baby Con- Chris Neale at 529-5685 test, a country fair, a health (after 5:30 p.m.), or Lisa or ������������������������� fair, a diaper derby, a hunt- Phillip Deitz at 529-6265 ������������������������������������������������� ing dog show, a Karaoke con- (day), or 529-6575 (eve- ���������������������� test, arts and crafts booths, nings). �������������������������������������������������������� 17 Wednesday 18 Thursday�������������������������������������������������������������� The Chesapeake Bay Bingo will be played at Writers Cub will host a the American Legion Post ������������ dinner meeting at the on Waverly Avenue in �������������� Mathews Yacht Club at Kilmarnock. Doors open at 5 p.m. $20. Mail dinner 6 p.m. ���������������������������� reservations and checks by A Depression Recovery September 14 payable to Support Group will meet Treasurer, to CBW, c/o David at 3 p.m. at the Seventh- Carr, P.O. Box 385, Port Day Adventist Church in Haywood, VA 23138, or call Kilmarnock. 758-8110. 725-9843. The Virginia Native Plant Society Northern Neck �������������������������������������� Chapter will meet at 18 Thursday 12:15 p.m. at Wicomico The RFM Boat Shop opens Parish Church in Wicomico ������������ at 9 a.m. at the Reedville Church. Bring a brown-bag ���������������������������������� Fishermen’s Museum. 453- lunch. Beverages and light 6529. refreshments provided. ����������������������������������������� The RFM Modelers meet (Submit calendar items to ��������������������������������� at 10 a.m. at the Reedville Robert Mason Jr., editor.) ������������������������������������������������ Fishermen’s Museum. 453- 6529. The RFM Photo Group meets at 2 p.m. at the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum. 453-6529. Al-ANON meets at 8 p.m. at Palmer Hall in Kilmarnock. No-Name Needlers will gather at 1 p.m. at The Art �������������� of Coffee in Montross. 493- �������������������������� 0873. A Creatures of the Night ��������������� Hike will be offered at Belle Isle State Park from 7 to 9 p.m. $3. 462-5030. ���������������������������� The Rappatomac Writers Critique Group will meet ���������������������������������� at 2 p.m. at Rappahannock ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Community College in ������������������������������������������������������������� Warsaw. Duplicate Bridge will be �������������������������������������������������������������������������� played at 1 p.m. at the �������������������������������������������������������������� Woman’s Club of White ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Stone. Men, women and ��������������������������������������������������������������������� newcomers are invited. No reservations are needed. ������������������������������������������������ 462-7605. The Planning Commission ������������������������������������������������������������������������ for Lancaster County ����������������������������������������������������������� will meet at 7 p.m. at the ��������������������������������������������������������� courthouse in Lancaster. The Planning Commission ��������������� for Northumberland County �� will meet at 7 p.m. at the ����������������������������������� courthouse in Heathsville. ��������������������������������?������������������������� For Display, Classified & Directory ������������������������������������������� Advertising, Call 435-1701 ����������������������������������������������� A4 Opinion Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • October 11, 2007

Excerpts by Henry Lane Hull Letters to the Editor I hope all Republicans plan- understood. Mental Illness n 1969, my parents decided to build double- moved to the top of the hill behind its original Vote for Mumford ning to vote for Pollard in the Awareness Week, October 7 to decker porches on the back of our house. Our site, an effort which took only two-and-a-half From Frederick H. Ajootian, 28th district will reconsider 13, gives us an opportunity to Igood friend, Irene Clegg, interceded on their days, without a brick falling by the wayside. In White Stone their choice. better inform ourselves about behalf with her son’s father-in-law, the late Dan the new quarters, Joyce and Ed established their I will vote for Diane Mum- mental illness. Whitaker, a local builder, who undertook the new life together. ford because she has had a Costello is the Many myths about mental ill- job, saying all summer long, “Well, I promised Joyce retired from the post office in 2000 lifetime of experience in the ness persist, such as people with Mrs. Clegg that you would be able to use the and Ed from the school system last year. They Clerk’s Office of the Lancaster man for District 2 mental illness have no hope or County Circuit Court. She is are likely to be violent. In truth, porches before fall.” are an intriguing couple. Joyce calls herself a From Robert Hedges, As the work progressed, and the fir floors were “meat-and-potatoes man,” whereas Ed is a con- the candidate most prepared to Lancaster the risk of violence among the so beautiful, my parents opted not to paint them, vert to vegetarianism, a passion I share to a cer- succeed Connie Kennedy when The Friends of Lancaster mentally ill is small, as they are but rather to have them finished. Mr. Whitaker, tain extent. Together they grow a huge garden she retires. County was formed to promote more often victims of violence a take-charge individual who knew how to get and Joyce preserves or cans enough fruits and We are fortunate to have orderly growth and preserve than perpetrators of it. things done, if ever there was one, told them vegetables to open a grocery store, but most of had experienced and capable our rural character. Charlie Also, many people believe to call Buck Swann over at Reedville to do the the production winds up in family larders. On people in that office, and Diane Costello has led that organiza- a mental illness diagnosis is floors. bumper days, they open a roadside stand in a will continue in that tradition. tion and earned the respect of hopeless. Buck came and did his magic on the floors white tent in front of their home. county officials and others as a However, treatment today is making them look like highly polished furniture. Joyce is also a gourmet cook, interested in rec- A Democrat voice for responsible change. highly effective and recovery is They were simply elegant and magnificent when ipes and knowing how to tweak them to achieve is a Democrat Charlie’s dedication to keep- possible – even people with the he completed his work. He was a genuinely nice precisely the right confluence of ingredients. She ing our county the place we’ve most serious mental illnesses can gentleman, who came back several years later to and my good wife have started sharing receipts, From Walter E. Gregg Jr., all loved has earned him the lead active, productive lives. We sand and finish the floors throughout the house. which only can be of great benefit to both Ed A short time ago it was noted respect of the citizens of Lan- are fortunate in Virginia to have We would see him occasionally, working on and me. Also, in our mode, the Headleys like to the Democratic Party felt it caster County and the privi- dedicated and capable people in other jobs, then learned that he was quite ill with heat their house in the winter with wood. I often could gain a majority in the lege to serve on the board of our state facilities and in com- cancer. He died in 1985 and not long thereafter have maintained that there is no heat like wood, state senate this November. supervisors for District 2. We munities working to provide I met his widow, Joyce, who was a postal clerk a view to which Ed subscribes. That included Al Pollard. are glad that Charlie is willing hope and improve the quality of in Reedville. Ed has a wonderful humorous side to his Although Al Pollard claims to run for the job and we know life for individuals with mental June of 1993 came along and I was caught personality. He does not tell jokes as much as to be an independent, I think he will serve all the people of illness and their families. up on the impending termination of my decades he makes pithy remarks, always apposite. His we all agree he is an honorable Lancaster County. Part of Mental Illness Aware- of bachelorhood, all the while not realizing that reactions are whimsical and incisive. Joyce’s man. After being supported Charlie has studied the many ness Week is the National Alli- three days before my good wife and I commit- comments on the passing scene are worthy of a and financed by the Demo- concerns of our citizens. He ance on Mental Illness walk ted matrimony, Joyce and a gentleman from column of her own, as she always hits the mark cratic Party would you not feel attends most meetings of the October 13 in Richmond. Gov. Lottsburg were undertaking a similar venture. as few can do. An afternoon on their porch lis- he would be obligated to vote school board, the planning Kaine will help kick off the His name is Ed Headley and he and Joyce are tening and watching the world pass on the high- along party lines? The party of commission and the board of event at 10 a.m. For more infor- wonderful examples of finding happiness after way below is a pure delight. high taxes and more govern- supervisors. He is often asked mation, please visit www.nami- sorrow. Their union must be one of the great- Today is Joyce’s birthday, and I write not so ment control. his opinion and he makes virginia.org. est success stories to come out of the Northern much to save sending her a card in the mail, but A while back I received an useful suggestions that benefit I hope you’ll seek to under- Neck Singles group where they met. to take note of a grand lady who is an inspiration invitation to an affair identi- our county and all its citizens. stand the facts about mental They moved to Ed’s family home, on the in living through sorrow and bereavement and fied as republicans for Pollard. Sensible growth and saving illness. Doing so can make a grounds of which he and his late sister, Ethel remaking her life with purpose and happiness. I was quite disappointed to see our county’s rural character difference in your life, or in the Jean, had been born. The classic brick house Happy Birthday, Joyce! Knowing you makes some of the names on that list. are Charlie’s top priorities. He life of a loved one in need. was being condemned to make way for the wid- life better for all of your friends. “Ad Multos A Democrat is still a Demo- doesn’t oppose growth because ening of the highway. Ed arranged for it to be annos!” crat. he knows growth is inevitable. Officer responds Charlie is striving to ensure From Jamie Grulkowski, that growth is orderly and that Lively Delegate’s Report it also preserves the county’s My daughter is a junior at Lan- natural beauty, and the special caster High School. Recently, by Del. Robert J. Wittman character that makes Lancaster her purse with personal belong- County a special place in which ings was stolen at an after-school to live. athletic practice. The Virginia Department came as a shock to many, but effect this restriction places on other ways to reduce highway Charlie is dedicated to doing of Transportation issued two was the result of careful inspec- regional businesses. I have been fatalities are avoiding distrac- Upon discussion of the incident what is right for Lancaster with friends, I felt discouraged, announcements last week to tion of a second pin thought to assured by VDOT that they are tions while driving such as cell County. Charlie Costello is the help ensure the safety of Virginia be faulty. working to have the job com- phones and the radio, sharing the and as if we would not receive right man to represent District any justice with the incident. I motorists. An earlier restriction limited pleted in 30 days or less. road, obeying speed limits, and 2. I strongly support his elec- The first involved the issu- 18-wheel trucks to 40 tons and According to the safety driving drug and alcohol free. obtained advice from a friend tion to the board of supervisors and fellow law enforcement offi- ance of a safety challenge to all 10-wheel trucks to 27 tons after a announcement, VDOT has Motorists will begin to see this November. of Virginia’s drivers to reduce the potentially faulty pin was found partnered with the Department more safety reminders as they cer of what we should do. The number of highway fatalities. in the first round of inspections of Motor Vehicles and the Vir- drive throughout Virginia. officer reassured my confidence The second placed a three-ton after the Minneapolis bridge col- ginia State Police to reduce the Contact Del. Wittman at 493- Keep Crockett in the system of law enforcement weight limit on the Robert O. lapse. number of roadway fatalities. 0508, or delrwittman@house. From Wes McAden, in the school system. Within a Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge until During a follow-up inspec- Currently more than 900 people state.va.us. Lancaster few hours of reporting the inci- further notice. tion of the initial pin, inspectors are killed on Virginia’s highways A recent letter published in dent to the school, I received a The bridge announcement tested other pins that were noted each year. Automobile accidents the Record warned readers that phone call from the school offi- in the re-inspection report. While are the leading cause of death for Yesteryear being sheriff was more than cer with information that the conducting ultrasonic testing, an Virginians under age 30. having a big smile and looking suspects were identified. abnormality was found inside a The first initiative of this part- in Lancaster good in a white shirt. We were very relieved and felt ����������� second pin that led to the deci- nership began October 2 at a Joan McBride’s front page supported by the system. ����� �������������� sion to immediately reduce the Henrico County high school and article in the September 27 edi- Sadly, the purse and contents � (Reprint from the October 11, ����������������������������� bridge’s weight limit until the pin is called “Are you Virginia’s next tion confirmed that warning were not retrieved, but hope- ������������������������� can be replaced. traffic fatality?” The program 1907, issue of the Virginia Citi- and provided ample evidence fully justice will play an impor- ����������������������������������� The pin measures six inches by addresses the biggest factors that zen) that Sheriff Crockett more than tant role in our young men and ������������������������� 12.75 inches. Until it is replaced, contribute to fatalities, such as Lessons for our roads meets the challenge. women to reinstitute values in the lives of others and consequences ���������������������������������� traffic on the bridge has been not wearing seat belts; this leads This issue of the Virginia Cit- The events covered in ���������������� reduced to passenger vehicles to more traffic deaths than any izen might be termed a “Good McBride’s article reflect the involved with your actions. The officer is Deputy Jimmy Smith. ��������������������������� with exceptions for ambulances. other driving behavior. Roads Edition” and should be leadership, the integrity and the VDOT has an emergency con- The program also teaches saved for reference by all taking experience that Sheriff Ronnie ����������������������������������� tract in place to replace the pin. pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers an interest in better roads. Crockett and his staff of inves- �������������������������������������� Pollard endorsed ��������������������������������� During the replacement process, of motorcycles, cars and trucks, On our first page will be found tigators bring to the Lancaster ��������������������������������������� an additional support will be put how to coexist on the road. High- a comprehensible and reliable County Sheriff’s office. From Mary L. Lay, ���������������������������������������� in place to ensure the bridge is way motorcycle deaths are up 61 treatise as to how to improve The sheriff is a Constitutional Kilmarnock ����������������������������������� Albert Pollard is dependent, ���������������������������������� safe. I have asked VDOT to work percent from last year. Crashes the roads of Tidewater-sand and Officer of the Commonwealth ������������������������������� as quickly as possible to make involving large trucks accounted clay. Recently the State High- of Virginia: elected by the citi- fair minded and honest. He has had experience with many ���������������������������������������Subscriptions (payable in advance): the bridge safe for truck traffic for 118 fatalities in 2006. way Commission traversed and zens of Lancaster County and ��������������������������������������$25 per year in the Northern Neck in light of the severe economic In addition to using seat belts, studied some of the worst roads empowered by the Code of Vir- state issues, in particular areas ��������������������������������������and Middlesex County; $36 per year that have to do with saving our �������������������elsewhere. Single copy: $.50. in Lancaster County, and we ginia to carry out the charges have been given his ideas and enumerated therein. The office environment for future genera- ���������������������������������� valuable hints as to how to deal tions. He is a young man with a ����������������������������������� is very important to the qual- ������������������������ with this peculiar soil. ity of life of all citizens and long-term view of what is good for our state and community, ���������� �������������������������������������������� Our supervisors, who are up- requires a solid professional to ��������������� to-date, will doubtless set upon lead it. not short-term selfish goals many often have. ��������������������������������������� ��������������������������� these suggestions as the sea- In fact, the county sheriff is ���������������������������������������� ������������������������������������ sons roll around, and along with the only elected law enforce- Family values to him are ���������������������������������������� not just what are good for his �������������������������� improved schools we may sand ment office in the ������������������������������������������� our roads keeping pace. What and generally is active in all family. He has worked to insure ���������������� pertains to the roads of Lan- three branches of the criminal a good education for all chil- ��������������������������������������� ��������������������������������� caster, is applicable, to more or justice system: law enforce- dren. No wonder he has been ������������������������������������� endorsed by the Virginia Edu- ���� ����������� ���������� ���� less extent, to those of all Tide- ment, the courts and correc- ������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������ water Virginia counties. tions. The sheriff’s office has cation Association. Unfortunately, the season for Pollard has been and will be ������������������������������ more day-to-day impact on our turning the dirt on roads has lives than any other government an excellent public servant. He Robert D. Mason Jr., Editor ������������������������������������������� knows his way around the leg- extension 25, [email protected] passed for this year. No gen- official and requires the highest Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi eral disturbance of the road-bed integrity and total dedication. islature and how to get things extension 23, [email protected] ����������������������������������� should be after September-June Sheriff Crockett enforces the done. He will be bi-partisan and Reid Pierce-Armstrong independent in his choices. extension 22, [email protected] ���������������������������������� to August being the proper law, operates the jail, main- The best education and the Katherine Shrader ������������������������������ months here. But a great deal tains courtroom security and extension 22, [email protected] can be done towards keeping the provides bailiffs for the court. best environment for our grand- William R. Fix, copy editor ��������������������������������� beds in good shape through the He has performed these duties children is a winning combina- extension 24, [email protected] tion. You can’t do better than Jacob Jackson, summer intern winter by the use of inexpensive efficiently and effectively for Correspondents: ������������������������������������������ “road-drag.” the past 24 years. To suggest voting for Albert Pollard. We Joan McBride are fortunate he is running. [email protected], 462-0034 Commissioner Wilson ear- that we need a change in the Audrey Thomasson [email protected], 436-1904 ��������������������������������������� nestly recommends the liberal sheriff’s office ignores the use of the drag. Costing practi- facts and seriously questions Crockett for sheriff ������������������ ���������� ��� cally nothing, every man owning the intelligence of the citizens From Bill Pruitt, (address e-mail to [email protected]) ��������������������� ��������������������� Rachael Gano, manager ������ a team and living on a roadside of Lancaster County who have VMRC Commissioner extension 13 could have one and operate it at elected him to six consecutive I am asking the citizens of K.C. Troise, extension 19 ������������������������������������������� a time when work is slack; that terms as sheriff. Lancaster County to re-elect Marilyn Bryant, extension 11 is, after a rain. In short, we need to keep Sara Amiss, extension 15 Ronnie Crockett as their Sher- One day spent with this will Crockett. iff on November 6. ����������������� �������������������������������������������� repair seven miles of road. The It takes a very special person (address e-mail to [email protected] farmer could start out and go Explaining to be Sheriff; one must have Wayne Smith, Mgr., extension 26 3½ miles one way from his gate, Sarah Bowis, extension 17 ���������������������������������������������� integrity, compassion, courage, Susan Faulkner, extension 18 dragging the loose dirt and mud mental illness humility and as Mr. Kipling Joan Ramsay-Johnson, extension 17 into the wheel-tracks on one From James Reinhard, M.D., said, “be able to walk with Gloria Bosher, extension 17 ��������������������������������������������� side, and come back the other; Commissioner, Virginia Depart- crowds and keep your virture, Brenda Burtner, extension 16 stop for dinner and go 3½ miles ment of Mental Health, Mental and talk with Kings nor lose �������������������������� the other way and return. Any Retardation and Substance the common touch.” I submit Frederick A. Gaskins, president �������������������������������������������� farmer or man of other profes- Abuse Services to you, without reservation, extension 20, [email protected] sion who drives the roads can Most people will be affected that Sheriff Crockett is truly Bettie Lee Gaskins, treasurer in some way by mental illness extension 21, [email protected] �������������������������������������������� well spare a day or so a month that type of person. Kate Oliver, CPA, accounts payable doing this, and the results would during their lifetimes. extension 21, [email protected] �������������������������������������������� be astounding. Will our people According to the National Kim Kent, accounts manager not do it? We believe they will, Institute of Health, over 26 per- The extension 14, [email protected] cent of Americans over age 18 Ann Shelton, accounts manager ���������������������������������������������� and have so told Mr. Wilson. Record extension 12, [email protected] will suffer from a mental dis- ����������������������������������������� (Transcribed by Stephen A. �������������� Redd, volunteer of the Mary order in a given year. Though Online mental illness is quite common Anna Ticer, circulation manager ������������������������������������������������������������� Ball Washington Museum and www.rrecord.com extension 16, [email protected] Library) in our society, it is widely mis- Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • October 11, 2007 • A5 Letters to the Editor in person or by phone and any offer to return to public service as unteer emergency, fire and public leader, friend and advocate in the And may the U.S. flag she gave School interior part-time job he may have in no our senator. He will bring integ- safety personnel as our commu- untimely passing of Virginia’s first the town become a symbol with way shortchanged this commu- rity, intelligence and independent nities’ heroes, as just our service elected Congresswoman. May her which we will manifest the bold needs attention nity. Even on vacation he can thinking to the position. He will men and women are our national gallant spirit for life, her love of decisions necessary for the future From Sara Caudle, be reached. serve us well. heroes during this time of military family and small town values and of our town and community as we Irvington I would hope the citizens of engagement. her belief in citizen leadership create a legacy sharing our appre- The halls are overcrowded, Lancaster County would sup- Mourning Our town and Congressio- be remembered by Kilmarnock ciation for her as she showered the paint is chipping, the walls port Sheriff Crockett in his re- nal District lost a tremendous residents for many years to come. her appreciation upon us. are too thin, and the schools’ election. His qualifications in Jo Ann Davis temperature is uncontrollable. 1972 that made him a trooper From Carol G. Dawson, So, how are you supposed to are still without question prac- Morattico concentrate on your educa- ticed by him today, and make I join with thousands of other tion at Lancaster High School, him a sheriff his community Virginians in mourning the death when there are plenty of dis- can be proud of. of our beloved Congresswoman, tractions? Jo Ann Davis, last Saturday. Every classroom is separated Rep. Davis exemplified the by paper-thin walls. The walls Sheriff’s depart- best qualities of public service. don’t block any sound. You There was never any taint of scan- ���� hear every noise the teacher or ment solves theft dal about her. She worked harder students make in their class- From The Rev. Thomas R. than most. She was honest and rooms. The chemical storage Coye, pastor, St. Andrews straightforward. She cared about room has potent chemicals that Presbyterian Church her constituents. She loved her ���������� are 30 years old and unsafe. Lancaster County Sheriff country and she lived her Chris- There are scarcely any win- Ronnie Crockett and his asso- tian faith. dows, so we see insignificant ciates are to be commended for Jo Ann Davis was a great lady, amounts of sunlight during their fine work in a theft that a great public servant and a great school. Also, the climate of occurred in late June at the St. patriot. �������� the school changes depending Andrews Presbyterian Church Many of us took for granted on what classroom you are in. in Kilmarnock. that she served so well. But active In one, you are about to have a The church was in the midst duty and retired military in the heat stroke but in another, you of constructing new facilities district are forever grateful for her ������ are freezing to death. when the contractor’s $50,000 work on their behalf. Retirees, The county’s population is John Deere backhoe/front- farmers, small-business owners growing in size, and the schools end loader was taken from the and ordinary citizens all benefited are as well. Hallways aren’t church grounds. from her common sense approach broad enough to support the The sheriff was very help- to national issues. massive amount of students. ful at every turn of the inves- We will all miss her. Requies- Students are only granted five tigation. Two weeks ago he cat in Pace. ��������������������� minutes to get from class-to- informed us that his officers class, which wouldn’t be a had located the missing tractor. Davis exemplified problem if we didn’t have to Sheriff Crockett and his dep- ��������������������� force our way through a sea of uties displayed professional- public service people. ism, leadership and diligence. From Joan Blackstone, ��������������������������������������������������� The exterior of the school White Stone has been well maintained; how- Stuart practices Chairman, Lancaster County ever, the interior is decompos- Republican Committee ing. We need to start investing negative campaign The passing of Congress- more money on the inside of woman JoAnn Davis is not only a From David G. Davies, loss to the first district, but to the the school before these prob- Irvington lems are exacerbated. whole country. She exemplified This morning, I heard Rich- what a public servant should be. ard Stuart’s new radio ad. JoAnn Davis was a stalwart ���������������� Sheriff Crockett The ad accuses Albert Pol- supporter of our military, her deals with facts lard of voting to give illegal district and the United States. If immigrants in-state tuition. The you called or wrote to her, you From W.H. “Smitty” Smith, ad is an outright lie. While in received a response. I remember ��������� Kilmarnock the General Assembly, Albert how often she would work on I first met Ronnie Crockett in Pollard voted against giving the hill each week, drive herself 1972 when we were both in the in-state tuition to illegal immi- home, take her cancer treatments ���������������������� 56th basic school with the Vir- grants and he has never voted and refresh herself at the farm ginia State Police. Back then differently. with the family she loved. your clean past, your honesty, In a recent letter to the edi- Her support of local commu- tors of Northern Neck news- �������� dedication to enforcing the nities and their events was out- laws of the Commonwealth, papers, Richard Stuart asked standing. To paraphrase Second equality to all and your ability why people were accusing him Timothy vs. 7, she fought the to withstand one of the most of “going negative.” He argued good fight, finished the race and ��������������� demanding training academies correctly that pointing out your kept the faith. in the country, at that time, opponent’s record is not nega- My prayers are with Chuck and made some of our classmates tive campaigning. her family. God Bless America. who had been in the marines But, Mr. Stuart, when you advise, it was most challeng- base your campaign on making A tribute ing. up lies to tarnish your oppo- ���������������� �������������� One of the first lessons one nent’s record, you have “gone to Jo Ann Davis negative.” ���������������� ������������������ is taught as a trooper, or any From Lee Hood Capps, police officer, is to deal with Please don’t reward dirty Kilmarnock ������������������ ������������� politics, vote for Albert Pollard facts. When enforcing the law During the planning and design ��������������������� ������������������ in dealing with the general on November 6. phase for the diamond anniversary public, fellow police officers in celebration year of Kilmarnock, ������������������ ��������������������� an agency, and other agencies, Support for December 8, 2005, to December ������������������ ����������������� one must deal with facts. Sher- Albert Pollard 8, 2006, we wanted to honor the iff Crockett deals with facts. leadership of women during one ������������������ ������������������� As someone who has worked From Ammon G. Dunton Jr., of the signature events. �������������� �������������� in Lancaster County for 34 White Stone Rep. Davis accepted with years and have seen people As a lifelong resident of Lan- enthusiasm to lead the March ����������������� ������������������������� come and go, the fact is Ronnie caster County, I have known 18, 2006, Kilmarnock apprecia- ������������������� ������������������� Crockett has not changed his Albert Pollard and his family since tion week-end celebrations. She ������������������� ������������������� quiet straightforward person- childhood. He and his family have arranged for a U.S. flag to be ality while seeing that the citi- always been interested in public flown over the U.S. Capitol in rec- �������������� ������������������� service. I served on the County zens of Lancaster County are ognition of the Town of Kilmar- �������������� � given the best sheriff’s depart- Bicentennial Commission and on nock’s 75th anniversary. ment. All this is based on hon- the County Landmarks Commis- Her prepared comments, esty, dedication, and being sion with Peggy Pollard, Albert’s issued from the steps of the Ped- strong enough to withstand grandmother. estal, a former U.S. Post Office in ����������������������� the demands placed on one as When Albert ran for the House Kilmarnock, honored the town’s sheriff. of Delegates to represent District first elected women council mem- While in office, Ronnie 99, I knew he was running to bers: the Hon. Peggy Whaley and has always worked with other continue the path of his mentor, Hon. Carolyn Sanders-Smith, agencies to get the job done, Tayloe Murphy, for whom I also both of whom were present. With no matter who makes the case, have great respect. grace and dignity she recognized as long as the job gets done. Although he was the young- the longtime service to the town For the citizens of Lancaster est legislator in the General by lady department heads, clerk County the fact is, as sheriff, Assembly upon his election in Jacqueline Blencowe, treasurer one has to delegate duties to 1999, Albert did not disappoint. Judy Stevens and wastewater other people in the agency who He immediately was a voice for treatment plant operator Patricia supervise, and are responsible independence, integrity and good Chenoweth. for decisions they make. common sense judgment that was Then, without missing a beat, One should not criticize or so needed in the General Assem- the charming representative point blame when as a super- bly. He received wide and con- acknowledged the Girl and Boy visor one had to be part of tinuing support from democrats, Scouts that were helping col- the problem IF there was one. republicans and independents lect soiled U.S. Flags as another Another fact that most people precisely because he put the inter- dimension of the day. She spoke do not realize is the state retire- est of his district and the interest kindly and gently to the youth on ment system is not what some of the Commonwealth foremost. citizenship and service to com- may think and as a result we Albert’s clear thinking and munity, country and a belief in have to look to the future and willingness to express his views God. part-time employment prior regardless of party politics is Before departing, Rep. Davis to retirement and after retire- reflective of his and his family’s introduced her beloved firefighter ment. commitment to a tradition of non- and warrior, her husband, Chuck, I know for a fact that Ronnie partisan public service. a Hampton Roads area firefighter. is accessible to his agency 24/7, I am very glad to see Albert She recognized all the area’s vol- A6 • Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • October 11, 2007 Letters to the Editor Endorsing Pollard continually request additional interested in manipulating the making the state run: a prac- Appalled in-state tuition. But the full story operational funds.” public mentality, such as poli- ticing attorney with his own is that Albert Pollard had previ- From W. Tayloe Murphy Jr., Does the candidate not know ticians, understand that who- practice who has served well at Stuart ad ously voted twice for legislation Mount Holly that Lancaster County oper- ever makes the first assertion in enforcement of the law. which denied in-state tuition The election of a new senator From Mary Kay Davies, ates four county schools? Do about something has a decided Not quite the same with Mr. rates to illegal immigrants. His to represent the 28th Senatorial Irvington opponent’s basis for saying oth- District is important for many all of us sometimes forget that advantage over everyone who Pollard. His only noticeable I was appalled when I there is an alternative school denies it later. employment has been in the erwise has been that because reasons, not the least of which received the sleek, expensive Albert Pollard missed a vote to is the qualifications of the can- operating in the county and is Additionally, when assertions House of Delegates: First as a advertisement “intended to that why we frequently only or accusations are met with legislative assistant to Tayloe override a veto, it was tantamount didate to be an effective advo- benefit Richard Stuart” accus- to voting against the legislation. cate for the protection of the refer to three county schools? silence, they are more likely to Murphy, and then as a lacklus- ing Albert Pollard of voting to Shouldn’t the students at the be “felt” as true, and eventu- ter member of the house. Albert Pollard was then and is district’s fragile environment. reward illegal immigrants with now opposed to in-state tuition Albert Pollard is uniquely alternative also be counted and ally perceived as truths. Clever Confronted by a formida- in-state tuition. Nothing could taken into consideration when manipulators can take advan- ble opponent for delegate, he rates for illegal immigrants. qualified to fill that role and I be farther from the truth. In fact, Albert Pollard has long encourage all of the voters of we discuss funding? tage of this tendency. Similarly, sat out an election, keeping In 2003, Pollard voted for I simply believe that we need a “Big Lie” proposed commen- his eye on John Chichester’s served as a sensible guardian of the district who share my com- HB 2389 which states that ille- taxpayer dollars and he has taken mitment to the protection of the to get to know recent arrivals in surate with a “Big Truth” often senate seat. You could see it gal aliens are not eligible for our community before we turn assumes the patina of the Big coming. In the meantime, if strong stances to prevent illegal Chesapeake Bay, its tributaries any post secondary educational immigrants from receiving tax- and the adjoining landscapes, over to them the reins of one of Truth, thereby being perceived Mr. Pollard did anything to benefits. In 2004, he voted for our branches of government. as “true,” and “good.” add materially to his qualifica- payer dollars, including state to vote for him November 6. HB156 which prohibits higher benefits. There is no other candidate I went to school with Ms. How this can apply to poli- tions for the senate, it is lost in education to illegal aliens. In Davis and I know her to be a tics? obscurity. Political campaigns have never who understands the bay’s 2005, he supported HB2910, been a day in the park. We expect complex problems as well hard working and dedicated The success of politicians Now here he is in 2007, run- prohibiting admission of illegal public servant who will work rests in the ability to persuade ning on his record—when he hard-hitting campaigns. But, for as Albert Pollard. He knows aliens to any public institution each of us to choose whom we what the solutions are and will hard for the county’s school the public, so therefore one finds it convenient. Otherwise, in the state. HB1798 (2005) children. I hope that the laud- must be very careful of sugar- he claims it’s dirty politics for want as our next state Senator, fight for the funds necessary reads, “No person who is not a we must have the whole story. to implement them. Without able academic credentials on coated pills. The current State his opponent to refer to his citizen or legally present in the such funding, we will never the part of her announced oppo- Children’s Health Insurance inconsistent stands on emerg- United States is eligible for any reach the water quality goals nent will not sway our vote and Program, originally proposed ing issues like immigration. state or local public benefits.” Give Charlie a vote we have established for the bay. that instead, we will allow Ms. by Sen. Edward Kennedy Spare us from a man who is Pollard voted for that bill. From Judy Trezenka, As a delegate, he fought hard Davis the opportunity to serve under the direction of Hill- acting on a powerful urge to Pollard does not make Lancaster to get the legislature to create and put all children first. ary Rodham Clinton, makes it expand his family’s birthright. excuses and he does not sit on As the November election a dedicated source of funding much easier for illegal aliens Or maybe he views it as his- the sidelines. He works hard draws closer, I would like to for the bay. As a result of this The truth to gain coverage—at taxpayers’ tory giving him a leg up. Give for the benefits of his constitu- acknowledge the endless hours fight, he received the Legisla- expense. us a man who forthrightly says ency, as his record in the House Charlie Costello has devoted From Michael Fazzi, Although the provisions have what he stands for and has a tor of the Year Award from the Weems of Delegates shows. Above all, to keeping Lancaster County a Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Does the truth matter to but a solitary, single statement record that demonstrates that Albert Pollard does not stoop place where we all want to live. As a senator, he will continue Richard Stuart? that “no illegal alien can get he’s willing to work. to defamatory politics. While many of us found to seek a reliable source of Recently the Stuart for Senate benefits,” the only requirement Join me when I cast my Vote for Albert Pollard on one excuse after another not to funding for the bay. No other campaign launched a dishonest to apply for and obtain benefits ballot for Richard Stuart. November 6. attend supervisors meetings, bay initiative is more important ad campaign depicting Albert is a name and a Social Secu- planning commission meetings, than this. Pollard Jr. as “wrong on illegal rity card. Compromise legisla- school board meetings—not tion to extend and increase the Vote for the bay Don’t be misled to mention other meetings of When I encourage readers immigration,” referring to Del. From Linwood Holton, to support Pollard because he Pollard’s vote FOR HB 2339 on scope is the program recently From Christine M. Plum- concern to the county’s resi- vetoed by President Bush. mer, Kilmarnock During my 50 years of public dents—Charlie was there. He is the best qualified candidate, January 30, 2003. The Stuart service, I have seen many cam- I speak from personal knowl- campaign is lying to Virginians Closer to home, our former To live in the Northern questioned, he agreed with, delegate and a current candi- Neck of Virginia is to live paigns and many misrepresen- and/or disagreed with proposals edge of his accomplishments about Del. Pollard’s vote. The tations of positions in races for and his knowledge of the issues truth: Del. Pollard voted for a date for State Senate is quoted with the gifts of land, people or items under discussion. He in one of his many brochures as and water. We are surrounded office, but they never cease to did all of this with the intent of the district faces. During the bill that denied in-state tuition disappointment me. There is 1988 session of the General for illegal or undocumented saying “I’m tired of politicians by estuaries and a bay that keeping the rest of us informed squabbling about illegal immi- used to be among the most universal admiration for Albert about what was going on in our Assembly, Pollard worked in immigrants. Pollard’s efforts to move away my legislative office in Rich- A quick check with the Vir- gration but doing nothing.” He magnificent and abundant in community. goes on to declare “As your the world. Unfortunately, we from the polarized politics that These activities were in mond as a student intern and ginia State Legislature website are so distasteful to many Vir- as my legislative aide at subse- provided the following infor- State Senator, I will cut through have not been good stewards addition to his work with Hos- the squabbling to crack down of our gifts. ginians today. pice—a free service to those in quent sessions. He represented mation regarding HB 2339: As a former Governor and the 99th House District in the Summary as passed: on businesses caught hiring Our ancestors didn’t know need—his and his wife Anne’s illegal immigrants.” the damage of uncontrolled current resident of the 28th tutoring at the Lancaster Middle General Assembly during the In-state tuition for aliens. senatorial district, I am deeply four years I had the privilege Provides that an alien who is Sounds good, doesn’t it? sediment, pollution and over- School, and his work with Habi- Until, that is, one asks “What fishing. We do; and yet we saddened by the misleading tat for Humanity where he’s now of serving in Governor Mark unlawfully present in the United statements and misrepresenta- Warner’s cabinet as Secretary States, and therefore ineligible in the world have you been persist in allowing ourselves working on his ninth house. doing to ‘crack down’ on this to believe that somehow the tions of Albert Pollard’s record Our community is lucky to of Natural Resources. Accord- to establish domicile pursuant on illegal immigration. ingly, I have had the opportu- to § 23-7.4, shall not be eli- problem while you’ve been rivers and the Chesapeake have him. I urge the residents in office? You had your sworn Bay can be restored without In radio and direct mail adver- of District 2 to elect Charlie to nity to observe him at work, gible on the basis of residency tisements, Richard Stuart has and I know that he will bring within Virginia for any post- obligation then, and did noth- sacrifice or commitment by the board of supervisors so that ing. Can we expect you to do us and our legislators. suggested that Albert Pollard he may have a vote, not just a to the State Senate a keen intel- secondary educational ben- voted to give illegal immigrants lect and an unmatched dedi- efit, including in-state tuition, anything different as a Senator In 2004, Albert Pollard voice, in our local government. cation to the performance of unless citizens or nationals of than you did as a Delegate?” was awarded the Chesapeake Beware of sugar-coated Bay Foundation’s “Legisla- his responsibilities. He knows the United States are eligible �������� that his legislative duties as a for such benefits in no less an pills. tor of the Year Award.” As an member of the General Assem- amount, duration, and scope, organic farmer, he has lived Keep a winner and worked as a steward bly take precedence over parti- without regard to whether such ������������ san politics. He will always put citizens or nationals are Vir- From retired U.S. Navy Rear of our land and water. The voters of Senate District 28 the interests of his constituents ginia residents. Admiral Henri “Bert” Chase, ���������������������������������� and the Commonwealth first. Anyone running for Va. State Weems can vote for someone who Pollard’s experience, both as a Senate who does not know the Let us never lose sight of has demonstrated his ability ���������� what we have in Lancaster and commitment to the res- member of the General Assem- difference between voting FOR �������������������������������������������������� bly and as a staff person prior legislation denying in-state County. Whether or not Lan- toration of Virginia’s natural caster County is your born treasures on November 6. to his election to the House of tuition and voting FOR legisla- ������������������������������� Delegates, has exposed him to tion providing in-state tuition place or your chosen place, A vote for Albert Pollard we all must recognize that it is is a vote for the Chesapeake �������������������������� the diversity of issues that face does not deserve to work for ��������������������������� the legislature. He has taken the people of Virginia. a virtual island of calm in an Bay and its estuaries. an active role in issues related ocean of disruption. to education, transportation, Let’s not forget that those health care and the economy of Re-elect Crockett of us who have returned to the Commonwealth. His com- to another term live here and those who have ����������������������������in association with mitment to natural resource chosen the land of pleasant conservation, as strong as it From Michael Morchower, living did so for a reason. We ���������������������������������������� is, has not prevented him from Irvington might not have known when gaining a working knowledge I’ve seen law enforcement at we returned/came but we have of the legislative process and its best and worst. As a former been quick to realize that Sher- a clear understanding of the F.B.I. agent, federal prosecu- iff Ronnie Crockett has been varied issues facing the legisla- tor, U.S. Magistrate judge, and a major reason we enjoy the ture from time to time. defense attorney, it seems like peaceful and lawful conditions I hope that readers will not I’ve been around police offi- that exist here. be misled by intentional mis- cers most of my life. Being a I have worked with law representations of Pollard’s part-time resident of Lancaster enforcement around the world record. His record of service County since 1973, I had the and there are none more suc- cannot be judged by a single opportunity to observe the cessful – or trustworthy – than vote taken out of the context in Lancaster County Sheriff’s Sheriff Crockett’s organiza- which it was cast. I urge readers Department for many years. tion….you can bet your life on to join me in casting their votes This Sheriff’s department has it, and already have since for Albert Pollard November 6. always been a stand-out for 1983. He will represent us honestly, honesty, fair-mindedness, and To paraphrase a famous effectively and independently. equal justice for all citizens. author – “we sleep well The one common denominator because strong men protect us has been the Sheriff, Ronnie at night.” Ronnie Crockett is Support for Davis Crockett. His integrity, profes- such a strong man. He wants to From Eleanor A. Hill, sionalism, and fairness have continue to protect us; we need Weems never been questioned. to let him. Recently, I read with keen In some rural localities, law We have a winner in Sheriff interest that a person, who just enforcement is eager to run- Crockett and his team and I moved to this area in 2006 and up statistics for political gain. can’t think of any reason at all attended a school board meet- That is not the case in Lan- to change that. Let’s continue ing, now feels that he is the best caster County, and explains to keep Lancaster County the person to represent District 2 why the crime rate is very low pleasant land it now is…keep ������������������������������������������������������������������ on the Lancaster school board. and the trust of Ronnie Crock- Ronnie Crockett as our Sher- �������������������������������������������������������������������� I do not vote in district two, ett is so high. iff. but I believe that Ella Davis is I look forward to congratulat- the best candidate for that dis- ing the community for re-elect- Vote for Stuart ��������������������������� trict, because a candidate not ing Sheriff Crockett to another From Linda LaRue, only represents their district term in office. Wicomico Church ���������������������� but the welfare of all the coun- About this time in a cam- ty’s school children. I just do Beware of sugar- paign season, the ordinary not believe that a person who citizen asks: Why do these just moved to the county knows coated pills men and women run for politi- enough about the county to be From Spike Nunn, cal office? Is it power? You Guy Hayden the best candidate. Kilmarnock can’t rule that out. Simply Ms. Davis is a native of the Current political posturing employment? Yes, in some county and has demonstrated calls to mind Adolph Hitler’s cases. by her extensive involvement dictum, when he wrote, in his There are others—some ������������������������������������� within the community that she autobiography Mein Kampf, of which sound quite lofty. has the best interest of Lan- “The greater the lie, the greater But the more prestigious the ����������������������������������� caster County in her heart and the chance that it will be office, the selection of rea- believed.” is well suited to perform these sons for running narrows. By � duties. Hitler’s dictum is borne out the time you get to this year’s ������������� �� in modern psychology. It has I believe that a person race for state senator, there � should live here for a while been found that which is often appear to be only two. One ��������������� � and observe and learn the repeated, true or not, seems man perceives public office as county before they are placed to become entrenched in the a citizen’s duty. The other sees in an elective position. I think memory. And eventually it is public office as a hereditary ������������������������������������������ this point is made even clearer perceived as being true, though right—the senate seat being when the candidate says in his it may not be. simply a stepping-stone on the ����������������������������������������� announcement for the board Denial of an untruth often way to the family sinecure: the that his interest was peaked to requires repeating the untruth, governor’s mansion. ���������������������� run because “he learned that thereby more firmly entrench- In Mr. Stuart’s case, we Lancaster’s three schools must ing it in memory as true. Those see a man up to his elbows in Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • October 11, 2007 • A7 District 28 Senate candidates ��������� ������������������������������� respond to survey questions ������������������������������� ������������������� Compiled by One particular program is �������������������������� Reid Pierce Armstrong On the Ballot: being offered in other states QUESTION: Given the that I think is worthy of more �������������������������������������������������� recent discovery of several exploration. safety issues on the Robert O. When the request for a major ������������������������������� Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge, development comes in, a local- �������������������������� outline your plan for provid- ity has parcels for affordable ��������������������������� ing citizens with safe passage housing lots proffered to them across the Rappahannock by developers in return for River in the years to come. housing density on their devel- Specify whether you would opments. The localities could ����������������������� seek immediate replacement then hold the affordable hous- ����������������������������������������������������� of the bridge or an alternative ing parcel as a second mort- gage for, say, teachers, police ����������������������������������������������������������� solution. Detail the timeline ������������������������������������������������������� for carrying out your solution. officers and the like. While the parcel acts as a down payment ���������������������������������������������������������� Provide concrete suggestions ����������������������������������������������������������� for funding. for the house, it is gifted by the Pollard: With the new locality to the occupant over a, ��������������������������������������������������� restrictions in place it is more say, ten year period if the occu- ������������������������������������������������������� evident than ever that building pants stay, work and serve in ���������������������������������������������������� a replacement span to the exist- the community. ��������������� ing Norris Bridge must be done Albert Pollard Richard H. Stuart Legislative action would be ����������������������������������������������������� and done quickly. needed to give the localities the ������������ The present restrictions are lbert Pollard served in the Virginia House of Delegates ability to “hold a second” and I ������������������������������ very hard on our schools and for six years, representing the 99th District before retiring would look forward to working businesses, while I have worked Ain 2005 to spend time with his family and his imprinting on the program in addition to �������������������������������������� to expedite the pin replacement, business. adding to the services provided we all realize absolute closure While serving in the House, Pollard concentrated his efforts by the Virginia Housing Devel- would cripple our community. on the core issues of environmental protection, health care and opment Authority. It is for these reasons that, education. His work focused on the particular issues of the Ches- Stuart: One of the best real- as Delegate, I kept in commu- apeake Bay, rural access to obstetrical care and reforming the izations of the American dream nication with VDOT about the federal No Child Left Behind Act. is home ownership. With structural status of the span Pollard’s major honors include receiving the 2004 Chesapeake the growth of the economy – at that time all reports were Bay Foundation Legislator of the Year award, the 2004 Virginia – we have seen a tremendous coming back positive. Rural Healthcare Association award, being selected a speaker boon in the real estate market There are no estimates, but to the 2004 Annual Conference of the Virginia Association of and increase in the pricing of replacement of the bridge won’t School Superintendents and receiving a League of Conservation homes. be cheap. The Coleman Bridge Voters lifetime legislative scorecard of over 96 percent. I know that finding a home in Gloucester was rebuilt about During his tenure, he strived to work across party lines and to for their family is of concern, 15 years ago, at a cost of over serve as an independent voice in Richmond. especially for single parents, $75 million. The Norris Bridge Pollard is a graduate Virginia Commonwealth University where teachers, firefighters and police is more than twice as long as he studied urban studies and planning. officers, amongst others. the Coleman Bridge. He lives in Mollusk with his wife, Mariah, and their three There has been an increased By comparison, the ‘Fairfax young children, Mears, Sarah Wells and Ap. In addition to rear- cost to builders just to build a Mixing Bowl’ carries about ing hogs, chickens and children, Pollard manages properties. He home – putting the base price 175,000 vehicles a day and has since sold his share in the imprinting business. into a higher bracket. costs about $750 million to I certainly think that we can replace. The Norris Bridge ichard Stuart served as Commonwealth’s Attorney in work with our local govern- carries 7,000 vehicles a day. Westmoreland County for one year before becoming assis- ments to reduce regulation that Building a new bridge has Rtant Commonwealth’s Attorney in 2005, where he works can perhaps reduce prices – as two components, design and today. well as look at opportunities financing. Road engineers Stuart serves on numerous community boards, including as to encourage builders to build – with community input – will legal advisor for the Westmoreland County School Board, Wood- more affordable homes. Ashton s heavily influence the place- land Academy and Riverside Tappahannock Hospital. In addition, the General ment and design of the new He also serves on the boards of Bay Trust Company and Bank Assembly approved a pilot bridge, but the financing will of Lancaster. program in Northern Virginia Fabulous Finds be decided by community and Stuart cites education, transportation and conservation of natu- for teachers by buying down Consignment Shop elected officials. ral resources as key issues in his campaign. He has stated his the mortgage. So we need to I believe that a special intention to base his environmental policies on sound science look at this pilot and see how ���������������������������� bonding district similar to the rather than political science. it works, and if it would work Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel While he has refused to take a “no new tax” pledge, he has in our region and for different Many Items 20-50% off Authority will be needed to vowed to keep taxes low so that individuals and businesses pros- professions. help finance the project. Surely, per with limited intrusion from the government. already low prices the final funding mechanism is Stuart graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College and earned QUESTION: Name the Bring us your items! going to be a mix of state and his law degree from T.C. Williams School of Law in Richmond. single most important issue in federal money to ensure that He also served in the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve from 1984 to this campaign. What are your ��������������������������� tolls, if necessary, are kept as 1992. goals in regards to this issue? low as possible. He lives with his wife, Lisa, a second grade teacher, in Mon- Stuart: My vision for this (804) 436-8300 tross together with their three children, Catherine, Richard and region is to focus on helping Stuart: The Commonwealth �������������������������� has an obligation to provide a Mary. people and expanding oppor- safe, statewide system of roads, tunity through economic ���������������������� including major highways, growth. rural roads and bridges. The three barriers to eco- Since the collapse of the Min- the Northern Neck? families is economically sus- nomic growth are taxation, neapolis bridge this summer, Stuart: One of the major tainable for a hospital. regulation and litigation. the safety of bridges has been contributing factors to a reduc- A State Senator cannot As Senator, I will work to under necessary scrutiny. Even tion in ob-gyn services is “make” a hospital have an ensure that we keep Virginia before this tragedy, elected offi- litigation and Medicaid reim- OB Unit, and a full-service on a path that allows for the �������� cials from the Northern Neck bursement rates. OB unit can only be built in a entrepreneurial spirit to flour- voiced their concerns about the Over the last several years, hospital. A State Senator can, ish by being an advocate for safety of the Norris Bridge. rural areas in all regions of the however, make the conditions businesses, especially small I applaud VDOT’s efficient Commonwealth have seen a more favorable for having an business that create the vast ����� examination of the bridges decline in obstetrics and deliv- OB Unit. Ultimately, what majority of jobs, and our agri- in this area and their prompt ery care. So many doctors can type of health care to offer is a cultural industry. �������������������� no longer afford to stay in prac- business decision RGH makes But we also need to make action to ensure the safety of � ����������������������������������������� drivers using the Norris Bridge tice. while concurrently facing the sure that the types of jobs we by immediately lowering bridge In addition, other practices severe marketplace challenges bring to the Northern Neck are ���������������������������������������������� weight restrictions when they are becoming more popular of running a small, rural hos- those that are low-impact and ��������������������������������������������� because of higher pay, fewer pital. will not diminish the character revealed a problem with one ����������������������������������������������� of the pins holding the bridge hours and lower liability insur- One of the reasons I won a of our community. together. ance rates. statewide award from the Vir- It is vital that the Virginia ������������������������ In September, I joined Del. According to the 2005 ginia Rural Health Care Asso- Economic Development Part- � ������������������������������������������� National Resident Matching ciation was for my leadership nership Authority incorporates ’s call for replace- ��������������������������������������������������� ment of the Norris Bridge and Program, in 2005, only 67.5 in stemming the local and state- rural areas in their efforts, and to get it on VDOT’s six-year of available ob-gyn first-year wide ebb tide of rural delivery I will ensure that we are not ���������������������������������������� plan. This is essential for residency programs were filled systems. left behind. the safety of our citizens and by U.S. Medical School gradu- While we did good work, I Pollard: More than any the economic vitality of this ates. learned there is still much that single issue, I believe the Leg- region. We need to move this One of the most important needs to be done and I am well islature must set aside party ����������������������������� project now – not wait until it things we can do is to vote in positioned to continue that differences and work in a bi- ����������������������������������������� favor of keeping the Virginia work partisan fashion to solve prob- is too late. �������������������������������� I take keen interest in the Medical Malpractice Cap at lems. bridge repair and replacement $2 million when the current QUESTION: How would I’ve never been to a meet- efforts in Missouri, and their cap matures to its legal limit in you, as a legislator, bring ing of the church vestry, fire innovative plan to fix or replace 2008. We need to have our doc- affordable ($80,000-$150,000) department or PTA when 800 of their state bridges within tors be able to focus on patient housing to the Northern Neck’s someone attacked an idea five years by having private care and not litigation. hard-working middle- and because of the party affilia- companies build the roads and Pollard: If we do not have single-income families? tion of the person who offered ������� use federal highway dollars full service health care in the Pollard: Affordable housing the idea. Yet, somehow, this is to pay for the bridges over 25 Northern Neck, our quality of is absolutely necessary and is acceptable thinking in Rich- years. life will suffer and we will con- part of the middle class squeeze mond. ��������������� In addition, we need to exam- tinue to hemorrhage the young that we are seeing across the When I return to Richmond, ine the use of the PPTA to move families needed for a strong Northern Neck. I will continue to provide��������������������� the ��� ����� ���� this project quickly – saving community. As with any complex prob- same type of bi-partisan lead- �� ���� �� time and efficiently use taxpay- However, returning full-ser- lem – particularly those based ership of my previous terms. ������������� ers’ dollars. As Senator, I will vice obstetrics to the Northern upon the marketplace -- there Whether it is working on do all that I can to assure that Neck involves a fully engaged is no silver bullet solution. cleaning up the bay, fighting safety and economic concerns local health care provider as However, I think in addition the Federal education bureau- � surrounding the current bridge well as reversing many state to non-profit housing corpora- cracy or working as a member �� ����� conditions are a priority. and national trends. tions, careful credit counsel- of the Cost Cutting Caucus – I These trends include tort ing, density near services and will execute my duties doing ������������������ QUESTION: How do you reform, the declining number clever home design there are what is best for people who propose to bring full-service of OB doctors and ensuring some very positive steps we elect me, without regard for � obstetrics and delivery back to that the number of private pay can take. political party. �� ������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������� — Guidelines posted for election letters — ������������������������� Letters to the Editor com- urged to keep their submissions lished but are required in case not be published. Writers are � menting on candidates and short and to the point. the writer needs to be contacted. reminded it is a misdemeanor �������� ����������������������������������� issues related to the November In addition, some letters All letters are subject to edit- in Virginia to knowingly submit ������������������������������������� 6 election will be published in dealing with subjects that will ing. false information for publica- the Rappahannock Record as remain timely following the In the event multiple let- tion in a newspaper. �������������������� space allows through the Octo- election my be held until that ters contain the same or simi- Letters from candidates will ���������������������������� ber 25 issue. time. lar message, they may not all not be published prior to Novem- ��������������������������������������� Although pages have been No election letters will be run. Letters obviously part of a ber 1 and then only if there is a ��������������������������� added to this section for the past published November 1, the letter-writing campaign will not demonstrated need to respond to ���������������������������������������� two weeks, we have received Thursday before the election. be published. a specific issue raised in a prior more letters than could be Letters should contain the No attacks on a candidate’s letter. Thank you letters will not �������������������������������� printed. We will attempt to pub- name of the writer, place of personal life will be published. be published. �������������������������� lish the remainder next week; residence and phone number. Statements that are obviously Election letters are due by 11 ���������������������������������������������� others wishing to write are Phone numbers will not be pub- false, rumors and hearsay will a.m. on Tuesdays. A8 • Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • October 11, 2007

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Whay Jr. Whay-Brown vows exchanged Mrs. James Kenneth Cluverius Jr. Mrs. Derrick Nicholas Strupp The marriage of Miss mistress of ceremonies. The Meagan Rae Brown, daughter photographer was Kelly Walker of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brown of Reedville. Cluverius-Sease vows exchanged Strupp-Moore nuptials held of Leavenworth, Kan., to H. The reception was held imme- The marriage of Miss Jen- Anastasia Sease of Lexing- Kathryn Whitfield Moore of deep pink roses and gerber Howard “Jay” Whay Jr., son of diately following the ceremony nifer Lee Sease of Columbia, ton, S.C., sister-in-law of the and Derrick Nicholas Strupp, daisies with long, deep pink Mr. and Mrs. H. Howard Whay at The Tides Inn in Irvington, S.C., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. bride, Kerry Sease of Green- both of City, Kan., ribbon streamers. Sr. of Kilmarnock, took place hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jay Wayne F. Sease Sr. of Spartan- ville, S.C., sister-in-law of the were united in marriage Sep- The best man was Kenneth September 22, 2007, at Morat- Whay and Mr. and Mrs. H. burg, S.C., to James Kenneth bride, and Katharine Boak of tember 22, 2007, in a water- Strupp, father of the groom. tico Baptist Church. Howard Whay Sr. Dustin Whay Cluverius Jr. of Columbia, son New York, N.Y., sister of the side ceremony at Bay Farm in The groomsmen were Brian The double-ring ceremony Crenshaw of Kilmarnock, of Mr. and Mrs. James Kenneth groom. Ophelia, the home of Mr. and Boswell, Larry Bowen, Phil was officiated by the Rev. Craig nephew of the groom, provided Cluverius of Richmond, took James Kenneth Cluverius of Mrs. L. Clarke Jones Jr., with Cronan, Todd Earhart, Tom Smith. The bride was escorted the music. Ms. Joan Benson place October 6, 2007, at First Richmond served as his son’s the Rev. Marion Paul White ElCari and Joe Rector, all by her father. of Weems, aunt of the groom, Presbyterian Church in Spar- best man. The groomsmen officiating. friends of the groom, and Char- Mrs. Crystal Whay Rowe made the wedding cake. tanburg. The Rev. Wayne Cole were Scott Thompson of Simp- The bride is the daughter lie McCarthy, brother-in -law of Kilmarnock, sister of the Prenuptial entertainment and the Rev. Julie Thompson sonville, S.C., Noel Brooks of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan W. of the groom, Joey McCarthy, groom, was the matron of included a couples’ wedding officiated. of Richmond, Robert Arthur Moore III of Ophelia and the nephew of the groom, and Nate honor. Miss Shannon Hollins shower August 11 given by The groom is the grandson of Columbia, David Sease of granddaughter of Mrs. Marion Moore, brother of the bride. The and Miss Melissa Estrada, both Mrs. Crystal Rowe and Mrs. of Mrs. John C. C. Byrne of Lexington, S.C., brother of the Andersen of Bel Air, Md., and ring bearer was Kenny McCar- of Richmond, were the brides- Alyssa Pladl at the couples’ Kilmarnock and the late John bride, W. Franklin Sease Jr. of the late Mr. Harold Anderson, thy, nephew of the groom. maids. home in Mechanicsville. An C.C. Byrne. Greenville, S.C., brother of and the late Mr. Nathan Moore Music for the ceremony H. Howard Whay Sr. served after-rehearsal get-together The bride was given in mar- the bride, and Jerald E. Book and Mrs. Isabel Moore, for- and the cocktail portion of as his son’s best man. The September 21 was given by riage by her parents. Megan of New York, N.Y., brother-in- merly of Bel Air, Md. the reception was provided groomsmen were Michael family at the home of Crystal Sease, sister of the bride, was law of the groom. The groom is the son of Mr. by harpist, Olivia Cockrell of Denning of Tampa, Fla., and Rowe. maid of honor. The bride was The reception was held at and Mrs. Kenneth Strupp of Ophelia. Larry Cluff of Richmond. Mrs. After a honeymoon trip to Key attended by Sarah Ann Yates the Inn on Main. After a hon- Huntingtown, Md., and the The bridesmaids’ luncheon Alyssa Pladl of Richmond, West, Fla., the couple have made of Atlanta, Ga., Liza Collis eymoon to Disneyland and grandson of Mrs. Catherine was given by the grandmother friend of the bride, served as their home in Mechanicsville. of New York, N.Y., Eliza- Hawaii, the couple will reside Strupp of Baltimore and the of the bride, Marion Ander- beth Ann Davis of Columbia, in Columbia. late Mr. Kenneth Strupp Sr. and sen, and the aunt of the bride, the late Mr. and Mrs. Nielsen, Sandra May, at the Tavern also formerly of Baltimore. Restaurant in Heathsville. The Planning seminar to return The bride was escorted rehearsal dinner was given by her father. She wore an by the parents of the groom, Rappahannock Westminster- Maria Ferrand will present a Amy Michelson couture silk Kenny and Yvonne Strupp, at Canterbury’s wellness team new component on the signifi- charmeuse gown with a Gre- the Crazy Crab Restaurant in will present its fifth annual free cant paperwork that faces the cian drape at the bodice, cap Reedville. version of Voyages October 23 spouse or child of the deceased. sleeves and a swing train. Her The reception was catered from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The “It’s overwhelming. Some- chin-length veil was adorned by the River Market in White program includes continental one who’s just lost a husband with a feather and ivory rose Stone, at Ivy Grove, the water- breakfast and lunch. or wife, with crushing grief, detail. She carried a bouquet of front home of the bride’s par- “Voyages is designed to pro- must deal with the bureaucracy champagne roses. ents, in Ophelia. Music was vide a friendly setting to think of lawyers, insurance compa- The maid of honor was provided by the Horizon band clearly about the choices we nies, government, Medicare, Elizabeth Macin, a friend of of Richmond. will make as we age. Partici- pensions, changes of names, the bride. She wore a strapless, Guests escorted the bride pants should increase personal changes of address, death cer- knee-length navy blue Ital- and groom with sparklers empowerment by thinking ahead tificates, banks and brokerages,” ian cotton dress and carried a from the reception to the dock about spiritual, social, physical, Ferrand said. bouquet of deep pink roses and where they were taken by boat medical and legal challenges Ferrand will provide a check- gerber daisies with long, deep to another location and then that are on the horizon,” said list and timeline defining who, pink ribbon streamers. chauffeured to The Tides Inn in RW-C chaplain the Rev. Davis what and when concerning finan- The bridesmaids were Kath- Irvington. Following a brunch L. Smith Jr. cial decisions after a spouse or ryn Culicerto, Tory Doyle, the next day, given by friends Wellness coordinator Kori parent’s death and what neces- Patiná Inghnat, April Joynes, of the bride’s mother and father Poplin will speak about physi- sary papers should be collected, Jacqueline LaFleur and Kerry at their home, the bride and cal and mental wellness options. to whom they should be sent, Manion, all friends of the bride, groom departed for a hon- Director of social services Alice and what should be saved. and Jamie McCarthy, sister of eymoon at the Four Seasons Coates will discuss social and Voyages is scheduled during the groom, Kesley McCarthy, on the island of Nevas in the legal issues and the Rev. Smith Pastoral Care Week, recogniz- niece of the groom, and Erica British West Indies. They will will address spiritual concerns. ing pastoral caregivers in all set- Miller, cousin of the bride. return from the honeymoon to Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Ross Cohen After lunch, Tom Gale of tings, trained to help individuals They wore navy blue knee- their new home in Olathe, a Currie Funeral Home will draw on their faith for comfort length dresses with navy silk suburb of Kansas City, Kan.. describe the options available and guidance. sashes. They carried bouquets Cohen-Smith wedding held to families upon death of loved Reservations are required; ones. Resident life coordinator call 438-4000. The wedding of Gregory Sara J. Self. Ross Cohen and Jessica Ann The best man was Chris- Engagements Smith was held September 8, topher Banghart. The ushers 2007, at Lake Gaston, N.C. were Joey Jorgensen, Fumba The bride is the daughter of Kromah and David Specht. Rex and Elizabeth Smith of The ring bearer was Ms. ���������� Edmeston, N.Y. The groom is Molly Cohen, the couple’s ������������ the son of Sanford Cohen and black Labrador retriever. Gale Dickerson of Lancaster, The catered reception was ��������������� and Jennifer and Tom Collins held immediately after the cer- of Raleigh, N.C. emony on the waterfront. ���������� The double-ring ceremony The couple honeymooned took place a few moments at Jackson, Wyo., and live in ������������ before sunset on the water- Raleigh, N.C. front of Lake Gaston and was The bride is a 1997 graduate ���������������������� officiated by Howard Guidry. of Edmeston Central School in The bride carried long- Edmeston, N.Y. She is a 2002 ������������������ stemmed white calla lilies and graduate of East Carolina Uni- ������������������������ wore a crystal brooch from versity. She is a commercial the groom’s maternal grand- underwriter with Nationwide ��������������������� mother, Swarovski earrings, Insurance in Raleigh. a handkerchief from and her The groom is a 1999 gradu- ��������������������� Mark Shrader and Jess Elgin great-grandmother and a six- ate of Middlesex High School pence in her white satin wedge in Saluda. He attended Old ������������������������������ shoes. Dominion University in 1999 Elgin-Shrader The maid of honor was Miss and 2000. He is a property �������������������������� Jess Elgin, whose grand- pillow. Cassandra L. Smith, sister of claims representative with parents, Bob and Eleanor Elgin said, “Yes.” the bride. The matrons were Nationwide Insurance in Longshore, live in White The pillow was made from Mrs. Brigitte I. Spect and Mrs. Raleigh. Stone, was recently surprised a portion of Mark’s mother’s by her fiancé, Mark Shrader, wedding gown and will be ������������ with a special marriage pro- used again during their wed- posal. ding ceremony. �������� Shrader had made arrange- Miss Elgin is a 2006 gradu- ments for a private tour ate of Virginia Tech pursuing of Lane Stadium, Virginia an advanced degree in physi- ����������������������� ���������������������������������� Tech’s football field. cal therapy. ��������������������������� As they walked on the The prospective groom, ������������������������� field, the message “Jess, will originally of Roanoke, is a ���������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������� you marry me? Mark” came restaurant owner and man- �������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������ on the overhead screen. ager in the Christiansburg- Simultaneously, Tech’s Blacksburg area. ������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������� mascot, the Hokie Bird, An August 2008 wedding �������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������� came on the field carrying an is planned. ��������������������������� engagement ring on a satin ��������������������������������������������������������� Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • October 11, 2007 • A9 Local News Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kidwell be joined this weekend by THE RECORD ONLINE and Mr. and Mrs. Larry his mother and brother, Mrs. Pettey have returned from a Karey Mullins and Tanner. www.rrecord.com week in Cancun, Mexico. Betty and Larry Taylor Ms. Nancy Schaffer of spent the Columbus Day Alexandria was a recent weekend in Jefferson, Md., weekend guest of Gwen with their daughter and son- Keane and Bill Balderston at in-law, Barbara and Clarence their home on Clifton Land- Horst, in the home they are ���������������� ing. restoring, The Kesler McGill Mr. and Mrs. Michael For- House, circa 1775. They also rester and children, Caroline visited their daughter, Janice, and Henry, of Rocky Mount, at her place of employment ����� N.C., spent the weekend with in Frederick, Md. his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Monday, October 8, Bet- Mitch Forrester. While here ty’s brother and sister-in-law, they enjoyed the Dividing Betty and Dick Balinger, of ������� Creek Association annual Berryville, visited them in Oyster Roast and Picnic at their new home in Kilmar- ���������������� the Egerer property on Pren- nock. tice Creek. Mrs. Virginia Blackwell �������������������� Weekend guests of Mrs. returned home on Friday James Hudnall were a niece after five-way by-pass sur- and husband, Audrey and gery at Bon Secours Regional Billy Ward of Moyock, N.C. Medical Center in Mechanic- Mrs. Leah Flaherty sville. returned home on Saturday Weekend guests of Mrs. after having knee replace- Mary Lent at her home in ment surgery and rehab. Weems were a daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Spafford a grandson, Ms. Charlotte ����� were weekend guests of Mr. Lent of Newfoundland, Pa., and Mrs. Stanley Lawrence and R.H. Lent of Lyndhurst, in Artemas, Pa., where they Va. FREE attended the annual Fall Fes- Mr. and Mrs. Tom Nolte tival celebration. traveled to to cele- Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Tur- brate the 50th wedding anni- SAMPLES The Rev. Herbert and Roberta Hall renew their wedding lington were in Lexington, versary of Kemp and Kay vows October 6, 2007. S.C., last weekend with their Lehman, one time residents son-in-law and daughter, of Weems. Brent and Cheryl Adams and A group of volunteers of Halls repeat vows after 60 years family. the Irvington Steamboat ������������������������������ Benjamin Mullins of Edin- Museum traveled by Kilmar- On October 5, 1947, the for six decades. Their son, the burg is spending this week nock Trolly to visit the Reed- ������������������������������� newly appointed Rev. Herbert Rev. Wesley Hall, led them in with his grandparents, Wayne ville Fishermen’s Museum. P. Hall walked down the aisle saying their vows. and Karen Mullins. They will with his lovely bride, Roberta The gathering included B. Dunaway, and started their their three sons and three life as husband and wife. The daughters-in-law, and four of bride wore a delicate silk dress their five grandchildren and with a scalloped neckline and other family members. a long, flowing train. Although they moved Sixty years and a day later, to Imperial Plaza in Rich- October 6, 2007, Roberta mond in February, the Halls Hall slipped back into that returned to their Irvington same dress and Herbert again home for the celebration. welcomed his wife to his side They reside at 1715 Bellevue to repeat the same promises Avenue, Apt. B-519, Rich- that they made and have kept mond, VA 23227. Author of Alzheimer’s book to visit Bank of Lancaster’s Golden Advantage Club will sponsor author Frank Fuerst at two book events October 18 and October 19. Fuerst will be featured Octo- ber 18 at Stratford Hall’s Jessie Ball Dupont Library from 2 to 3 p.m. and at Rappahannock West- minster-Canterbury auditorium in Irvington October 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. Fuerst’s book, Alzheimer’s Care with Dignity, is a true story. His wife, June, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s dis- ease which necessitated another chapter in their life together. Frank Fuerst Fuerst became her caretaker for the next 17 years at their cation with IBM prior to his home. He experimented with retirement. After his wife died, many solutions and analyzed he devoted his time to prevent their results. This knowledge development of the headwaters ������ allowed him to cope success- of a Potomac River tributary. He fully. The National Institutes of now lives in the mountain area of Health used his wife in research Virginia near his grandchildren. �������� over a period of 14 years. The Fuerst will hold a book sign- experiences they shared were ing immediately following his chronicled in Fuerst’s journals. speech. To make a reservation, ����� Fuerst graduated from Wash- call Theresa Ransone or Lisa ington University. He spent his Clegg at 435-1171, or 1-800- career in marketing and edu- 435-1140. Women of Grace launch nut sale The Women of Grace have a powerful anti-oxident.” launched their annual nut sale. Hubs 20 oz. cans of peanuts, Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Profits will go to outreach pro- salted or unsalted are $10; 40 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 grams. oz. cans are $15; a 20 oz. can Most diet gurus agree that of chocolate covered peanuts is nuts are a healthful snack and $15; 16 oz. bags of shelled pecan a recently published study at halves are $9; and chocolate cov- Hearing Loma Linda University states ered pecans are $16. Help that “Nibbling a few pecans a day Call Charlotte Henry at 435- for as low wards off heart attacks.” They 7001 to place an order. The dead- as $27.00 have discovered that pecans are line is November 4. All orders per month chock full of a form of Vitamin will be ready for pick-up before E known as gamma tocopherol, Thanksgiving. Thinking about Alaska?

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www.citravel.com • [email protected] A10 • Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • October 11, 2007 Nurse to describe clinic Peggy Roberge, clinic nurse looking at things we’ll learn, Area Events specialist for the Parkinson’s the research that will come Disease Research, Educa- out of this, the unbelievable ■ $5 jewelry sale ■ Pops Concert tion and Clinical Center steps we will make having The Rappahannock General Farmers’ market to turn back the clock The Northern Neck Orchestra (PADRECC) in Richmond, everyone under one roof,” Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary will begin its 16th season with will speak to the Parkinson’s said Roberge. will sponsor its third annual For the final 2007 farmer’s market in Heathsville, Satur- a POPS concert October 27 at Support Group Wednesday, She said Europeans, Cana- Phantasia Fall Jewelry Fund- day, October 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Rice’s Hotel/ 7:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Middle October 17, at 1 p.m. at Rap- dians and Australians have raiser at the Hospital Rehabili- Hughlett’s Tavern Foundation will turn back the clock to School Theater in Kilmarnock. pahannock Westminster-Can- long utilized the multiple- tation Center in Kilmarnock 18th century Virginia. Under the direction of Guy terbury. disciplinary approach, and October 16 from 1 to 8 p.m. The theme will be “Court Days” in recognition of the Hayden, “From the River to the Roberge will talk about the their Parkinson’s patients are and October 17 from 7 a.m. to place the Tavern has in Northumberland County history Sea” will include a repertoire of new multi-disciplinary clinic better functioning and not 5 p.m. when people attending court proceedings stayed there. popular music embracing the for Parkinson’s disease and hospitalized as often. There will be a variety of Volunteers dressed in period costumes will have a quilt theme of water. movement disorder that is “Patients know that jewelry to accessorize everyday display and textile/fiber crafts demonstrations. An antique The program will include the well into the planning stages research is the answer, but wardrobes, as well as holiday, carriage will be parked outside the new Carriage House suite from “The Water Music” by at the Medical College of Vir- they want sound medical fall and winter outfits. These at the Tavern Centre. Gerry Garrettson, aka “Bad Bear” in Handel, selections from “Titanic” ginia (MCV). She said that no advice and treatment to keep items make great gifts and authentic Native American dress, will show how his ances- by James Horner, the overture building is needed, physician them functional, and that’s stocking stuffers for Christ- tors set up and cooked meals using a minimum amount of to “South Pacific” by Richard recruitment is under way, and what this clinic will address,” mas. Everything is $5. Cash, fuel. Rogers, and “Ol’ Man River” if fund raising continues suc- said Roberge. “We want the checks and credit cards will be The foundation will distribute small pumpkins for the chil- from Show Boat with a solo by cessfully, the center could be neurologist on the outside accepted. dren. There also will be colonial games and the blacksmith Shepherd Speight. Tickets may operational within a year. to manage the patient, and shop will be in operation. be purchased at Twice Told Tales, Utilizing a true team we’ll help. We’ll be a teach- ■ Chicken Pickin’ “We thought a reminder of the past would be a great way to the Kilmarnock Antique Gallery, approach, the center will ing center and a community The Big Dawgs Men’s Min- bring down the curtain on a very successful farmers’ market and the White Stone Pharmacy, include speech and occupa- outreach for patients, physi- istry at the White Stone Church season,” said Ellen Hollows, foundation market manager. or call 436-9027. tional therapy, rehabilita- cians and caregivers. It is a of the Nazarene will serve Some 35 vendors will be present and food and drinks tion, deep brain stimulation, very big step forward, and I barbecue chicken and gospel will be available. The Tavern Farmers’ Market is behind the ■ Square lessons clinical trials, laboratory am so committed to it.” music Saturday, October 13, courthouse on Route 360 in Heathsville. For directions, call The Square Pegs Square research, nutrition and phar- Trained at MCV, Roberge from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the the foundation office at 580-3377. Dance Club will host free macy. While treatment at has worked as a transplant Family Life Center at 57 Whisk nights of square dance lessons PADRECC is available only coordinator and as a cardiac Drive off Route 3 near White at Fairfields United Methodist to veterans, the MCV center nurse. She has spent the last Stone. ■ Order bisque ■ Fall dinner Church in Burgess October 4 will be accessible to all. 16 years in neurology, par- Tickets are $10 per plate for The Middlesex County American Legion Post 86 and 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join “Now you’re making all ticularly with Parkinson’s adults, and $6 for children ages Woman’s Club in Urbanna is Ladies Auxiliary will host its in for fun, friendship and good those appointments to see a patients. 12 and younger.Tickets will accepting advance orders for Fall Dinner October 13 at the exercise. speech therapist that might be available from Big Dawgs quarts of its crab bisque, an Post Home on Waverly Avenue be in the west end of Rich- HE ECORD members, the Rappahannock annual favorite at the Urbanna in Kilmarnock beginning at 5 mond or an occupational T R Record, Farm and Home in Oyster Festival. p.m. Saturday gone therapist on the south side. ONLINE Kilmarnock, Twice Told Tales This year the bisque is being All veterans and their fami- This will be a one-stop shop; in Kilmarnock, EVB Bank in made and frozen well in advance lies are welcome to enjoy a to the dogs a cornucopia when you’re www.rrecord.com Kilmarnock, Lamberth’s Build- of the festival.The price for a hearty fall meal with their The seventh annual Dog ing Supply in White Stone, the quart of bisque is $14. To place fellow veterans. Gone Dog show, sponsored Family Life Center, and by call- an order, call Jean at 758-8417, by the Animal Welfare ing 435-9886, or 435-1165. or [email protected]. ■ Holly meeting League (AWL), will be The Colonial Virginia Chap- ■ held Saturday, October 13 ■ Doll show NAACP to meet ter of the Holly Society of from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ����������� The Southeastern Doll and The Lancaster County chap- America will meet at 9:30 a.m. Dream Fields near Kilmar- Bear Extravaganza, “Fall Into ter of the NAACP will continue November 17 in Rose Hall at nock. Admission is $5 for Christmas Show and Sale,” will its discussion of potential work- the Norfolk Botanical Garden adults and free for children be held October 20 at the Com- place discrimination by several at 6700 Azalea Garden Road ages 12 and younger. monwealth Building at the Rich- local employers Monday, Octo- in Norfolk. Marcus Jones will Dog owners may enter mond Raceway Complex at 600 ber 22. present “Pruning Hollies and their dogs in as many of East Laburnum Avenue in Rich- Lancaster County residents Other Plants.” the 17 events as they wish. mond from 9:30 to 3:30 p.m. interested in working for equal The registration fee will be The fee is $3 per dog per Admission will be $4 for rights and justice for all citi- $14 for members and $16 for event. adults, children 12 and under zens are urged to attend the 7 others. A choice of box lunch Refreshments will be are free, and Girl Scouts in uni- p.m. meeting at the Bank of is included. Following lunch, sold. The AWL will sell form, free. The building will be Lancaster northside branch in Laurie Fox will lead a tour of Gunther’s gourmet salsas. packed with antique to modern Kilmarnock. the grounds of the Hampton There is no pre-registra- dolls, doll furniture, doll acces- Roads Agriculture Research tion. Admittance and event sories, teddy bears and some- ■ Pot-luck and Education Center. To reg- fees will be collected at thing for every doll and bear Bluff Point Community ister, call Peggy McComb at the gate. The rain date is lover. League’s pot-luck dinner meet- 642-2449 by November 10. October 20. Proceeds will ���������� ing is Monday, October 15, ������������������������� ■ ■ be used for the care of Hake fish beginning at 6 p.m. It’s “Meet Re-enactment Northern Neck animals. ������������������������������������������������� Morning Star Baptist Church the Candidates Night.” Explore Life in 1864 at a Event listings will be �������������������� will have a hake fish breakfast Northumberland County Civil War re-enactment at mailed upon request. Call October 27 at 7:30 a.m. at the candidates Mark Gates, Pam Locust Grove farm in Walk- 435-0822 or 462-7541. ������������������������������������������� church. Hake fish and a variety Russell, Lee Scripture, Tom erton. Tour encampments and ���������������������������������������������������� of traditional breakfast food Tomlin and Chuck Wilkins are Sutlers’ tents, meet Gen. Robert will be available. Eat in or car- expected to participate. New E. Lee, watch artillery, cavalry, ryout. There will be a requested members are always welcome. and infantry demnstrations. donation per person. For tick- Questions may be addressed to Observe a full-scale battle and ets, call 580-4434. president Peter Braatz at 435- then watch surgery being con- 2174. ducted on a wounded soldier. ■ Pitching spaghetti Enjoy a Ladies Tea and ride ������������������ The Lancaster High School ■ Museum meeting in a horse-drawn carriage. baseball team will serve a spa- Senior curator Bly Straube The events are November ghetti dinner October 25 at of the Association for the Pres- 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Dream Fields near Kilmarnock ervation of Virginia Antiquities November 4 from 10 a.m. to from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu will will be the guest speaker at the 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for a ������������������������� include spaghetti with meat October 20 meeting of the Mary one-day pass or $8 for a two- sauce, salad, bread, and bever- Ball Washington Museum and day pass. Those 12 and under age. Library. The meeting will be are free. Call 804-744-6224 or Tickets are $8 for adults and held at 10 a.m. at Rappahan- visit PeninsulaArtillery@comc $6 for students. Proceeds will nock Westminster-Canterbury. ast.net, or www.peninsulaartil- benefit the team. Tickets are Straube will speak on lery.bizland.com. available at local businesses, “Rediscovering Jamestown: ■ ��������������������� Lancaster High School, or at Facts and Artifacts of the Vir- Yard sale the door. ginia Adventure.” The public On November 3, Girl Scouts is invited. Refreshments will will host a yard sale in Warsaw ■ Maternity center be served. To attend, call 462- to benefit Camp Kittamaqund. The McKenney’s of Motley 7280. Girl Scouts are requesting Farm will host an “Afternoon donations for the yard sale. at the River” October 20 from ■ Native plants Items must be received by �������� 2 to 6 p.m. to raise funds for The Virginia Native Plant November 2. Contact Heather the Family Maternity Center of Society’s Northern Neck Chap- Newsome at 529-5173, or Gail the Northern Neck. The event ter will meet Thursday, October Ramsey at 580-6405. will include music, a buffet by 18, at 12:15 p.m. at Wicomico Willaby’s, a raffle and a silent Parish Church on Route 200 in ■ Brunswick stew ������������������ auction. Tickets are $50. Wicomico Church. Brunswick stew will be Motley Farm is north of Attendees are urged to bring available for take-out Saturday, Lively at 516 Motley Farm a brown-bag lunch. The hospi- October 20, from 11:30 a.m. Lane in Farnham. Tickets are tality committee will furnish to 1:30 p.m. at White Stone available from maternity center beverages and light refresh- United Methodist Church in board members and at Booth’s ments. Ted Munns, Master White Stone. The price will ������ Furniture, Picture Me, and from Gardener, will discuss identifi- be $8 per quart. Proceeds will Cheryl Sadler Pugh at Daven- cation and handling of invasive benefit Interfaith. port and Co. at 435-7705. plant species. ���������� ������������������ �������� �������� ������������������ ��������������������� ���� ���������� ������������������������� ����������������� �������������� ���������� ������������������������� ������������������������������������ ����������������� ������� ��������������������������������������� �������������� ��������������������������� ������������������� �������������� ���������������������������� ������������� ���������� ������������������������� ��������������������� ����������������������������������

�������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������� Sports Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • October 11, 2007 • A11 Red Devils recognized among top 10 Group A football teams in the state by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi to mirror him.” bigger than us and quicker. pass. Lancaster fans will find out What the Devils do have to do “We can’t have any penalties Clinton Hill led King William this week whether their Devils tomorrow night is play their best and no turnovers,” he added. with 105 yards rushing on 14 are the real deal. game of the season. The Devils only had two carries. The unbeaten varsity foot- “We’ll have to play close to turnovers last Friday against the Brown had 140 yards on 15 ball team, now tied for eighth perfect because this is probably Cavaliers. One, however, ended carries for Lancaster and com- place in the Group A poll, will the biggest mismatch we’ve had Lancaster’s opening threat. The pleted 9 of 15 passes for 93 test out its new state ranking this year,” said Jarvis. “They’re Devils had driven to the KW yards and a score. tomorrow night (October 12) 5-yard line when quarterback Baker gained 32 yards on in a homecoming game against Larry Brown threw his only four rushes and completed 2 Washington and Lee. ������ interception of the night. of 2 passes for 95 yards with a The Devils made their way The Devils didn’t sulk. touchdown. He also caught four into the state’s top 10 after beat- ����������� Instead, they came back on their passes for 39 yards. ing King William, 21-12, break- second possession to score on a Beale led the receivers with ing a 10-game losing streak 69-yard pass play from Travis 102 yards on three catches with against the Cavaliers. The nor- Baker to Nick Beale. Brown had a TD. mally dominating King William a long run to set up the TD. King William, which has is struggling this season and Brown hit Baker on a 15-yard been struggling with turnovers brings a 1-4 regional record into scoring strike in the second quar- in its last two games, turned the start of its Tidewater District ter and Luke Saunders converted the ball over twice on fumbles. schedule. both first-half touchdowns with Lancaster’s Lee Kuykendall had Lancaster is 6-0 and begins its PAT kicks to give the visiting one recovery and Shaq Dillon Northern Neck District sched- Devils a 14-0 lead at the break. the other. ule against the Eagles, who beat King William ran over six Lancaster...... 7 7 0 7 — 21 King William...... 0 0 6 6 — 12 Northampton, 41-14, last week- minutes off the clock in the third L — Beale 69 pass from Baker end to improve to 2-4 overall. quarter and looked to be stopped (Saunders kick) W&L returns star running back on a fourth and long when the L — Baker 15 pass from Brown Marquis Gray, who scored twice Cavs converted on a fake punt. (Saunders kick) KW — Carey 5 run (PAT no good) against the Yellow Jackets. Gray They ended up scoring on a L — Brown 7 run (Saunders kick) has been absent from the Eagle Devin Carey 5-yard run a few KW — Beahr 24 pass from Red- roster while attending the North- plays later to cap the 80-yard mond (run failed) Rusher Keith Veney of Lancaster is wrapped up by King Wil- ern Neck Vocational School, drive. liam defenders. where he was pursuing his GED. Senior receiver Nick Beale Lancaster answered by march- He returned to W&L three weeks had three receptions for ing the length of the field and ago. 102 yards and a touchdown eating up the rest of the third �������� JV Red Devils gain “He’s made a major difference to help lead Lancaster over period clock, scoring its third in that team,” said LHS coach King William, 21-12, last TD early in the fourth quarter on ������� Billy Jarvis. “There’s not much Friday. Beale scored on a 69- a 7-yard run by Brown. 150 yards in 36-6 loss we can do with him. We don’t yard pass from Travis Baker Dustin Beahr scored in the There was a five-way tie for really have anybody physically in the first quarter. waning seconds on a 24-yard first in last week’s Rappahan- by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi asking him to throw like we nock Record Football Contest King William scored three were doing. So we’re running and the first tie-breaker decided unanswered touchdowns in the the ball a lot.” the winners: Betty Christopher of second half last Wednesday to The Devils gained more than Heathsville, first, and Todd Jones blow open a close JV football 150 yards on the ground last of Mechanicsville, second. game and beat the homestand- Wednesday with Ohree leading Christopher, Jones, Robbie ing Devils, 36-6. the rushers. Keith Veney had Lamkin of Lively, Shawn Flynn Lancaster’s only score came eight carries for 45 yards and ���������� of Callao and Barbara Owen on the last play of the first half Jordan Segar had 10 totes for 40 of Urbanna each missed three when quarterback Stephen yards. Varsity football Upcoming Games October 17: games in the contest and all Ohree found the end zone on a “We played great in the first Lancaster 21, King William 12 Rappahannock at Lancaster except Owen picked Lancaster to six-yard carry. half,” said McIntire. “But we Charles City 36, Northumber- Varsity football beat King William in the first tie- Ohree, who took over quar- have to put two halves together. (7 p.m.) Field hockey land 14 October 11: breaker game. terback duties three weeks ago Again, they had the numbers Essex 49, Sussex 16 October 12: Christopher predicted 32 Northern Neck District: Northampton at Lancaster after Shawn Lee transferred to and we didn’t.” Rappahannock 11, Mathews 8 October 18: points would be scored in the Middlesex, finished with 12 car- Colonial Beach 37, Franklin 21 W&L at Lancaster (homecom- The JV Devils were scheduled ing) Lancaster at St. Margaret’s game, Jones guessed 40, Lamkin ries for 60 yards. to begin Northern Neck District Windsor 38, Arcadia 20 guessed 21 and Flynn guessed 50. Surry 45, King & Queen 0 Northumberland at Essex Varsity/JV volleyball “Stephen is a very smart kid play earlier this week against Tidewater District: (JV 6 p.m., varsity follows) Lancaster won, 22-12. and a great athlete who’s learn- Washington and Lee. They host JV football King & Queen at Mathews October 16: ing quickly,” said LHS coach King William 36, Lancaster 6 Rappahannock next Wednesday, King William at Colonial Lancaster at Essex Mike McIntire. “We’re not October 17, at 6:30 p.m. Varsity volleyball Beach October 18: Lancaster def. W&L, 2-0 Middlesex at West Point W&L at Lancaster Lancaster def. Rappahannock, Tri-Rivers District: Cross country ���������� 2-0 Windsor at Charles City (4 p.m.) Surry at Franklin JV volleyball October 17: ������ Parris to address Arcadia at Sussex Lancaster at W&L Lancaster def. W&L, 2-0 Eastern Shore District: Lancaster def. Rappahannock, Fall league minor boys Smith Point Sea Rescue is Northampton at Nandua at Dreamfields 2-0 Chincoteague at Portsmouth pleased to help boaters in their aeronautical group (Game times 2 p.m. and 4 time of need. It monitors VHF Boys Cross country Academy p.m.) Stanford E. Parris will Citations and the Korean Free- Lancaster 20, King William 40 Parkside, MD at Nandua Lancaster Hooks vs. Mathews Channel 16. Sea Rescue may also address the Northern Neck dom Medal. Wounded flying Girls Cross country JV football Lancaster Sandsharks vs. be reached through the Northum- Middle Peninsula Chapter in combat in 1952, he also King William 28, Lancaster 29 (6:30 p.m.) Mathews berland County Sheriff’s Office of the Virginia Aeronautical received the Purple Heart. at 580-5221 or 911. Historical Society at the Pilot Returning home, he served In September, Smith Point Sea HOuse October 18 at noon. on the governing body of Fair- Rescue responded to nine mis- Parris will describe his fax County, was a member of sions including: flying experiences in the mili- the General Assembly, Sec- The Fishing Line • September 1, Dividing Creek, tary. He has a commercial retary of the Commonwealth dead battery. pilot’s license, flies an open of Virginia and director of by Capt. Billy Pipkin • September 8, Cockrell’s cockpit biplane, and has flown Virginia Federation Liaison Creek, aground. acrobatic presentations for the Office in Washington. He was Is this actually fall? This hot tions have offered rockfish this success. One-half-ounce blue/ • September 10, north of Smith Flying Circus Aerodome, of elected to Congress in 1973, dry weather sure doesn’t feel week, yet bluefish are making chrome Ratl-Traps are work- Point, aground. which he also was president. re-elected in 1981 and had like it. In fact, the water tem- up the greatest percentage of ing well for casting action. I • September 10, 12 miles north- Parris graduated from the subsequent terms through perature is drifting the wrong the catch. strongly recommend pinching west of Smith Point, out of gas. University of with a 1991. He was vice president way. The bay water has gone There is a mix of rockfish the barbs on the treble hooks • September 11, Smith Point bachelor’s in physics and grad- of the National Republican up four degrees over the past and bluefish at all the loca- or replacing them with swing- Marina, ice. uated from George Washing- Congressional Committee and week and is now breaking over tions. Bluefish remain in the ing single hooks. This makes • September 23, outside Smith ton University School of Law. chairman of the Republican 73 degrees. This is nearly 6 1- to 3-pound class and are the fish easier to handle when Point jetty, trash in gas line. After college, he enlisted in Research Task Force on Finan- degrees above the norm. Salin- plentiful. The blues provide boated and reduces release • September 23, off Buzzard’s the U.S. Air Force during the cial Institutions. He was an ity levels are so high locally, it an added dimension to fishing mortality. Point, no power. Korean War, flying jet fight- original member of the board tastes like ocean water. this month. Their aggressive Although sparsely located, • September 29, Chesapeake ers. He was awarded the Dis- of trustees of George Mason With that in mind, the sea- fighting is always welcomed, small grey trout are moving Beach, capsized. tinguished Flying Cross, the University. He is married, has sonal migration is just plain especially in the light tackle along the western channel • September 30, new Great Air Medal with Clusters, the three children and lives in Vir- slow right now. With plenty arena. I recommend using No. edges from Smith Point down Wicomico light, taking on water. U.S. and Korean Presidential ginia and Florida. of shiners and minnows avail- 2 long-shank hooks when blue- to the cut channel. The same able, there’s no need to travel fish are in the mix. Although a stretch of water has been worked out of the area. long shank helps counter the over heavily by gill-net boats this ��������������� ������� � This is a good thing for bluefish’s sharp teeth, you will week. The mouth of the Rappa- ����������������������������������������������������������� bottom fishing enthusiasts. likely still find yourself “hook hannock River has been offer- ^10/12^ ^10/12^ ^10/16^ ^10/16^ spot, croaker, trout and even poor” over the course of a day. ing mixed success this week to Fri 10/12 Sunrise 7:11 High 12:37 1.5’ Tue 10/16 Sunrise 7:15 High 2:55 1.3’ puppy drum are hanging in A wire leader works best, but anglers willing to invest the time Moonrise 8:34 Low 6:54 0.2’ Moonrise 12:32 Low 9:15 0.3’ the rivers and creeks at this rockfish don’t bite as well on in searching for small schools of Sunset 6:33 High 12:55 1.8’ Sunset 6:27 High 3:24 1.6’ � Moonset 6:58 Low 7:33 0.2’ � Moonset 9:34 Low 10:14 0.4’ time. It has been a very con- stout tackle. trout. Spot fishing remains good ^10/13^ ^10/13^ ^10/17^ ^10/17^ sistent year for in-shore fisher- Casting and jigging is pro- in the lower river around the Sat 10/13 Sunrise 7:12 High 1:10 1.5’ Wed 10/17 Sunrise 7:16 High 3:38 1.3’ men. viding some action as fish have spike and off Gwynn’s Island in Moonrise 9:35 Low 7:28 0.2’ Moonrise 1:23 Low 9:58 0.4’ Striped bass have drawn a been found in both the Potomac 25 to 30 feet of water. Sunset 6:32 High 1:29 1.7’ Sunset 6:26 High 4:11 1.5’ � Moonset 7:28 Low 8:10 0.3’ � Moonset 10:31 Low 11:05 0.5’ great deal of attention over the and Rappahannock rivers. A This week try to enjoy the ^10/14^ ^10/14^ ^10/18^ ^10/18^ past week. The first week of few have been landed outside water for all its worth. It’s a beau- Sun 10/14 Sunrise 7:13 High 1:43 1.4’ Thu 10/18 Sunrise 7:16 High 4:28 1.2’ the Virginia fall season offered of Windmill Point, both on the tiful view that the sun rises and Moonrise 10:35 Low 8:01 0.3’ Moonrise 2:08 Low 10:50 0.4’ mixed success. surface and schooled up on the sets over; it is a body that holds Sunset 6:30 High 2:05 1.7’ Sunset 6:25 High 5:06 1.5’ � Moonset 8:03 Low 8:48 0.3’ � Moonset 11:34 Chumming continues to bottom. Other locations pro- an abundance of seafood, and it ^10/15^ ^10/15^ ^10/19^ ^10/19^ provide limits in Maryland viding casting as well as troll- is used for travel and commerce. Mon 10/15 Sunrise 7:14 High 2:18 1.4’ Fri 10/19 Sunrise 7:17 Low 12:01 0.5’ waters along the edge above ing action are below Tangier The waters of our own creeks, Moonrise 11:35 Low 8:37 0.3’ Moonrise 2:46 High 5:28 1.3’ buoy 70 and on the S.W. Island from the target ship to rivers and bay have immense � Sunset 6:29 High 2:43 1.6’ � Sunset 6:23 Low 11:52 0.4’ Middle Grounds where sizes the No. 1 buoy in the lower value. Moonset 8:45 Low 9:29 0.4’ 1st Q. - 4:33 High 6:07 1.5’ are improving. The striped sound and along the channel “It is difficult to talk to Corrections High Low Height PM times are in boldface type. bass are averaging 20 inches edges at and around Smith people who are not particularly Piankatank River, Cherry Pt. -1:42 -1:44 86% Unusually high & low tides are also in boldface. in length with a few each day Point. These fish are surface interested in the value of a river.” Great Wicomico River Light 0:30 0:20 76% © BenETech 2007 ([email protected]) stretching the tape to 26 inches. feeding periodically through- Zane Grey Smith Point Light 1:01 0:44 86% The majority of these rockfish out the day with the morning Enjoy the pleasant weather have remained to the north and late afternoon hours being that we’ve been having. Until © Brot of Commonwealth waters. In the most consistent. next week…Fair winds. Virginia waters, anglers have The Potomac River from (Capt. Billy Pipkin owns and ����������������� Visit us at: www.chesapeakeboatbasin.com been chumming at the asphalt Coles Point to the mouth has operates Ingram Bay Marina ������������������������� Toll Free 877-482-4287- Local 804-435-3110 pile reef southeast of Damer- held scattered schools of blues and Capt. Billy’s Charters in on’s Marsh and at the Northern and small rockfish. Wicomico Church, 580-7292. ��������������� Neck reef six miles due east Small Drone, Tony Accetta or [email protected] www. ��������������������������������� of Ingram Bay. Both loca- Hopkins spoons are providing captbillyscharters.com) 1686 Waverly Ave. Kilmarnock, VA A12 • Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • October 11, 2007 Club Golf Old School places fi rst Hole-In-One Steve Craig hit his fi rst hole- in-one September 27 on hole 13 at The Tartan Golf Course. in Turkey Shoot Regatta ICYCC 18-holers The Indian Creek Yacht & The 2007 Hospice Turkey Country Club 18-holers on Shoot Regatta set sail on the October 2, played a low net Rappahannock River October tournament. Winnners were 6 and 7. fi rst, Nancy Monro (67); Tartan member-guest tourna- Jerry Latell on Old School second, Barbara Hope (68); ment overall champs, Cruger took fi rst overall in the two-day and third (tie), Audrey Saun- and Alex Ragland. competition for the Lightning ders, Rhea Talley and Joyce Division. Mullins (72). Latell won the Red Fleet Kay Inskeep, Jean Hagen, winners for October 1 were low race Saturday and crossed the Virginia Henry and Paty Gwalt- gross, Betty Faye Lewis; low fi nish line fi rst in Sunday’s pur- ney each had chip-ins. net, Carol Hanes; and second suit race. He will represent the low net, Susan Trebetzkoy. ICYCC 9-holers Men’s winners were fi rst, Turkey Shoot Regatta at the The Indian Creek Yacht National Hospice Regatta in Jerry Foley; second, M.P. & Country Club 9-holers on White; third, (tie) Ron Silver Annapolis in 2008. October 4 played the Maurie Wayland Rennie on Trilogy and Charlie Armfi eld; fi fth, Blee Memorial Tournament. John Burton; sixth, Randy took fi rst overall in the Flying Dee Byrne is the 2007 Maurie Cloud Division. He took fi rst Meadows; and seventh, (tie) Blee Champion with a net Arthur Neal and Les Cashwell. place in the Grey Fleet on Sat- score of 28. urday and fi nished second over- Monday play day men’s The 9-holers on September winners for October 8 were all in Sunday’s pursuit race. 13 played a member-member Joe Dame of White Stone fi rst, (tie) Arthur Abbott, Mike game. Winners were fi rst, Broderick, Ron Hugate and won the Miss Ann’s Choice Nancy Jarrell and Jenny Boy- Trophy for the most beautiful Stan Rembisz; fi fth, Jerry enga; and second, Karen Mul- Foley; sixth, (tie) Les Cashwell boat. His boat, Windfall, is a lins and Lynn Georgiadas. 57-foot Rhodes Yawl built in and Bucky Deihl; eighth, Bob 1951. Piankatank ladies Granacher. To enter the race in either The Piankatank River Ladies The Tartan Ladies 9-hole division, the boat’s design had Golf Association on October group travelled to Penn to be 25 years old or older. Racers play bumper boats as they round the fi rst mark in Sunday’s pursuit race. Still winds 4 held a playday at the Tartan National recently for a golf Competitors included several early in the race challenged beginners and experienced sailors. The top fi nishers broke Golf Course. First fl ight win- excursion. Participants were entries from North and South away from this mob on the next leg and maintained their advantage for two rounds of the ners were fi rst, Karen Gorin Chris Young, Ellen Tracy, Carolina and Alabama as well triangular course, leaving the pack to struggle in its self-made calm. Find more regatta (77); second, Lindy Hatch Glenda Sharpe, Renee Sica, as from Maryland and Vir- photos online at rrecord.com. (Photos by Reid Pierce Armstrong) (79); and third, Margaret Mar- Barbara Lovell, Lynne Jones, ginia. shall (79). Second fl ight win- Susan Burch, Linda Muller, ners were fi rst, Kay Uhler (83); Linda Underwood, Betty This regatta is a major fund Warren Ryan ; second, Devin Carr; second, Wind- Tacker, Chuck Thompson; raising effort of the Hospice of second, Sally Parkinson (86); Lawton, Emily Pomerleau and Key Lime, Robert and Conrad keeper, Rich Gill; third, second, Sundancer, James and third, Sandy Reiman (87). Marilyn Jurkops. the Northern Neck, Riverside Wineland; third, Desperado, Xanudu, John Stevens. Steven Shaw; third, Hospice and Middlesex Hos- Third fl ight winners were fi rst, Ric Bauer. White Fleet: First, More Corsair, Wayne Bishop. MaryAnn Bowles (93), second, pice. It raises some $25,000 Blue Fleet: First, Poe Bird, Leverage, Steve Turn- Neon Green Fleet: First, Vic- each year. Carolyn Schott (93); and third, Lee Williams; second, Volare, bull; second, Quest, Richard torious, Bill Dickson; second, Carol Sennott (99). The regatta and its associ- Doug Power; third, Sunrise, Jim Hazlegrove; third, Fate, Charles More Cowbell, Andrew Arola; ated activities are hosted each Covington. Bradshaw. third, Felicity, Bob Adcock. Quinton Oaks ladies year by Ken and Karen Knull at Yellow Fleet: First, Phoebe, Purple Fleet: First, Packer Orange Fleet: First, Tanta- The Quinton Oaks Ladies Yankee Point Sailboat Marina lus, Richard Seymann; second, Golf Association on October 3 in Lancaster. none, David Leach; third, Char- played a Texas scramble. Win- Some 130 vessels competed lotte Amelia, Barr Brooks. ners were fi rst, Carol Reese, in the regatta. The boats were Red/Grey Fleet: First, Betty Lou Dunn, Faith McDer- placed in several fl eets based Ladybug, Ned Crockett; second, mott and Mary Frances Trun- upon their handicaps. The Red Mariperry, Ed Zakaib; third, nell; second, Su Schmalz, Crol and Black Fleets comprised Cream Puff, Chuck Carmichael. Uhfelder, Sara Goodwyn and the Lightning Division. The Doris Narbee. other fl eets made up the Flying Darlene Bean had two bird- Cloud Division. ies. Reese, Cheryl Rembisz, The top three winners in Joan Frie and Terri Sartori each each class are: had one. Goodwyn, Bean, Judy Red Fleet: First, Old Wise and Linda Dennis each School, Jerry Latell; second, had a chip-in. Dennis won low Phil Denvir, Phil Denvir; third, putts with 31. Salute, Peter Knight. Tartan Golf Club Nick Chiles holds his Wally Black Fleet: First, Cygnet, The Tartan Golf Club men Trophy. Jack Renire; second, Buck- held the 2007 men’s member- wheat, Joe Waters; third, Last guest tournament September Boat III, Frank Murphy. 27. Overall champions were Trophies Grey Fleet: First, Trilogy, Sailors in Sunday’s pursuit race at the Hospice Turkey Shoot Cruger and Alex Ragland. Wayland Rennie; second, Regatta faced high temperatures and calm winds, in addi- First fl ight winners were given to Tatiana, Charles Parrott; third, tion to a crowded course. Some 130 boats participated in fi rst, Cruger and Alex Ragland; Jacqueline, William Johnson. the race, which raises roughly $25,000 each year for Hos- and second, Gary Hodges and Bluhm family, Green Fleet: First, Whistler, pice. Marty Carter. Second fl ight winners were Va. Tech fi rst, Bobby McGlohn and Pal Winning National Hot Rod Hospital team wins Red Cross tourney Jackson; and second, Chappy Association racer Nick Chiles Wake and Bill Farinholt. of Northumberland County The River Counties Chapter, Alga, First Commonwealth Third fl ight winers were fi rst, gave his personal Wally Trophy American Red Cross second Cablevision, Creative Designs Ryan Kent and Jeff Brown; and to the family of Brian Bluhm annual Golf Tournament was and Heads Up Hairworks. second, Michael Grey and John before 20,000 people at the held October 6. Prizes were given by Creek Cundiff. starting line at the Torco Fuel Winners were fi rst, Rap- and Fever Art and Custom Fourth fl ight winners were National Race in Richmond pahannock General Hospital, Framing, Lipscombe Fur- fi rst, Sonny James and Ned October 6. Carol Webb, Jack Blunt, Steve niture and Appliance, Posi- Crockett; and second, Herb Bluhm was a Virginia Tech Hall and Welby Saunders; tive Image, The White Stone Aman and John Hope. teaching assistant killed in the second, The Tides Inn; third, Pharmacy, The River Market, Fifth fl ight winners were massacre at the school this Chainey Custom Construction; YMCA, Tommy’s Restaurant, Bright spinnakers created a fi rst, Mike Dennett and Stan spring. and fourth, Ransone’s Nursery Geo Products, The Dandelion, picturesque scene. All the Rembisz; and second, Wendy The racing team behind and Maintenance. The closest Ross’s Rings and Things, Quin- boats competing in the Hos- Waggener and Steve Price. Chiles gave the Wally Team to the pin winner was Hubbard ton Oaks, Indian Creek Yacht pice Turkey Shoot Regatta Sixth fl ight winners were Trophy to Virginia Tech at the Davis. The longest drive winner and Country Club, Tartan Golf are required to be at least 25 fi rst, Matt Pruitt and Dana same event. was John Abbott. Club, King Carter Golf Club, years old. The race is popu- Stillman; and second, Blake The donations were to Executive director Julie Hobbs Hole Golf Course and lar among competitive and Franklin and Brie Lee. express solidarity with the Dudley thanked event sponsor The Golden Eagle. amateur racers. Monday play day women’s family and the school. Kilmarnock Christmas House Fund-raising chair Walt and Toy Store, hole-in-one From left are fi rst-place Fadeley thanked the volunteers sponsor Holly Rittenhouse, winner Steve Hall of Rap- who took part in organizing the River Towne; beverage cart pahannock General Hospital event including Jenny Johnson, sponsor Spotts Fain and hole and executive director Julie Anne Belanger, Ellen Grover, ����������������� sponsors Chainey Custom Dudley. Mary Kay Rotert, Bill Bar- Construction, Chesapeake rett, Lloyd Hagen, Les Spivey, Bank, Tri-Star Supermarket, motive/Auto Sales, Connemara Cathy Ward, Emerson Gravatt, ����������� Middlesex County, Open Door Corporation, Rappahannock Shawn Donahue and Pauline Communications, Rappahan- Yacht Yard, The James Com- Dudley, as well as Gordon nock General Hospital, EVB, pany, Chesapeake Homes, Slatford and his staff from The Bay Auto Service Inc, Earth Hubbard Insurance Agency, Tides Inn and Rich Ford and his Resources, Dunn-Rite Auto- Paul Christian Stamm, James staff from the Golden Eagle. ������������������ ������������������������� ����������������������� Bowling Results ���������������������������� ������������������������������� Ladie’s League a 327 set with a 144 game. Terry bowled a 322 set with games ��������������������������� Callis Seafood won two games Stillman bowled a 330 set with of 101 and 130. Theresa Davis against D&L Marine Construction games of 110 and 121 and Bev rolled a 300 set with a 117 ��������������������������� when Donna Thomas bowled a Benson rolled a 107 game. game. Kathryn Deihl had a 105 330 set with games of 103, 112 TCH Oil won two games game and Clara Yeatman a 104 ���������������������������� and 115. Mary Savalina rolled a against R.P. Waller, when Vivian game. For the Lancaster Tavern �������������������������������� 307 set with a 121 game. Gayle Callaway bowled a 314 set with Girls, Jean Reynolds rolled a 108 Conrad had a 331 set with games of 103, 105 and 106. game. ������� games of 100, 101 and 130. For Cathy Savalina rolled a 344 set High average: JoAnne Pau- D&L, JoAnne Paulette bowled a with games of 129 and 130. For lette, 122; Cathy Savalina, 111; 310 set with games of 103 and R.P. Waller, Marsha Nash bowled Terry Stillman, 110. �������������� 117. Theresa Gill rolled a 300 set a 317 set with games of 102, 106 with a 122 game. Linda Lake had and 109. Mary Lee Kent rolled a Standings �������������������������� 311 set with a 117 game. Ilva W L �������������� Jett had a 103 game. Claudette Callis 8 4 �������������������������� ��������������� Hames bowled a 117 game and D&L Marine 7 5 Dee Atkins rolled a 104 game. Yeatman’s 7 5 ���������������������������� Yeatman’s Forklift won two TCH Oil 6 6 games against the Lancaster R.P. Waller 5 7 Tavern Girls when Alma George L.T. Girls 3 9

Lancaster Fireballs ��������������������������� ���������������������������� ����������������������������� ����������������������������� �������������������� ������������� ������������������������� The only bookmark ��������������������������������������������� ������ �������������� ��������������������������������� ���� �������������� you’ll ever need ������ ������������������� Sports Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • October 11, 2007 • A13 Lancaster volleyball Shorts ■ Rockfish tournament teams tally four wins The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) of Virginia, by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Central Chapter’s 14th annual Lancaster’s varsity Lady CCA Green Top Benefit Rock- Devils improved to 2-1 in the fish Tournament will be held Northern Neck District last November 30 and December 1 week after sweeping Rappahan- at the Norview Marina in Del- nock and Washington and Lee. taville. Proceeds benefit ongo- Abby Robbins had 17 ser- ing efforts to conserve, protect vice points to lead Lancaster and restore the Chesapeake over W&L, 25-22 and 25-15, in Bay’s fisheries and the Puller the best two of three volleyball Foundation of Gloucester. series last Tuesday. To register, visit Green Robbins also led the setters Top Sporting Goods at 10193 with 14 assists. Tyesha Harvey Washington Highway in Glen dominated on the front line with Allen (550-2188), or South- nine kills and five blocks. eastern Marine at 3819 Wil- Sydney Shivers of Lancaster Harvey served for points 21- liamsburg Road in Richmond was sixth in the girls’ meet 25 with an ace to seal a two- (226-1111), or contact Keith Lancaster’s Patrick Best against King William. She game sweep of Rappahannock Workman at 323-7890 ext. 201 placed seventh in last week’s was the third-place finisher on Thursday. during the day, or 804-402- race against King William. for the Lady Devils. The Lady Devils beat the 2419 evenings. Raiderettes, 25-17 and 25-11. ■ Tourney registration Harvey led the servers with 10 It’s time to register for the points in the match and Bailey annual Lancaster Middle Running in front, Garrett had nine. She put over School Athletic Department six straight for points 19-24 to golf tournament at King Carter bring up game point in the first Golf Course near Kilmarnock Aaron Holzbach game. October 28. Early bird registra- Sara Caudle led the back row tion of $200 per four-man team players with eight digs and Rob- will be accepted through Octo- paces Red Devils bins had 11 assists. ber 15. Registration after Octo- Harvey had 10 kills and three ber 16 will be $240 per team. by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi a seventh-grader and beat out blocks. The tournament will begin at Aaron Holzbach continues to nine varsity King William run- The Lady Devils are 11-4 1 p.m. with a shotgun start. Tee- race past the competition, win- ners and four LHS varsity run- overall with two more weeks box advertisements are on sale ning a dual meet against King ners. remaining in regular season Sara Caudle of Lancaster bumps up a serve. She had eight digs against Rappahannock last Thursday. for $50. To register or purchase William last week in 19:18. The Lady Cavaliers took five play. a tee-box sign, contact Dave Holzbach led Lancaster’s of the top 10 spots including In JV action, Lancaster beat Zeiler at LMS at 435-1681. boys’ cross country team to a first and second places to edge Rappahannock and Washington Katie Lackert had five. Nicole service points and three digs team low 20 points. The Cava- Lancaster by a point in the girls’ and Lee to improve to 2-1 in the Shelton put over four service and Nicole Crowther had six ■ Bridges and Walls liers, who had only two run- meet. district and 10-3 overall. points, had three spikes and service points with an ace. The 2007 Grace Church ners finish in the top 10, had 40 King William scored a low 28 Danielle Shelton had 10 ser- three digs. D. Shelton led the setters with bridge and mahjong luncheon points. points and Lancaster finished vice points, seven sets, two N. Shelton had 10 service 10. She and Katie Main had one will be held October 29 at Lancaster claimed eight of with 29. spikes and two digs to lead the points including two on aces and kill each. 11:30 a.m. at Grace Episcopal the top 10 spots. Emma Hand led the Lady Lady Devils in a 25-23, 25-12 two digs to help lead Lancaster The JV and varsity Lady Church in Kilmarnock. The fee Justin Stewart of Lancaster Devils with a third-place finish in win over W&L last Tuesday. in a 25-12, 25-10 win over Rap- Devils will travel to Tappahan- is $21.50 per person or $86 for was third (19:36); Clinton 24:12. Elizabeth Jespersen was Taylor Hinson had nine ser- pahannock last Thursday. nock on Tuesday, October 16, to a table of four. Bennett, fourth (20:02); Mike fifth (24:55); Sydney Shivers, vice points with two aces and Rachel Haywood had eight play Essex. To register, send names of Faulkner, fifth (20:35); Patrick sixth (26:21); Marina McGrath players, indicate game prefer- Best, seventh (21:09); Chris eighth, (27:10); and Tumarow ence and include a check for Bennett, eighth (21:27); and Morning, ninth (27:24). $86 payable to the Women of Ross Merrick, ninth (21:31). Lancaster’s runners will end Grace to: Billie Barnes, 11 Junior varsity harrier Keith regular season competition next British Landing Drive, White Montminy of Lancaster came Wednesday at Washington and Stone, VA 22578, or call 435- in 10th in 21:42. Montminy is Lee. 0435. ■ Softball clinic The Lancaster Fireballs Minor Girls Softball Clinic for ages 9 and 10 will be held Octo- ber 13 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Dreamfields near Kilmarnock. The clinic is free to girls of all skill levels. To register, call Anna Moore at 436-2399, or Kenny Beatley at 436-6562. ■ Haunting Belle Isle State Park will present “A Haunted Evening,” October 26 and 27. Volunteers Finishing second When the dust settled at midfield, two of Lancaster’s girls were on the ground after a physi- are needed to help create props, The Northern Neck Rage 16U team was runner-up in Soft- cal play against Christchurch in varsity field hockey Monday. Battling for ball control for lead groups, act as costumed ballNation’s Fall Fast Pitch Festival in Richmond September Lancaster were Rachel Wyvill (7), Emmalyn Carter (12) and Sarah Hollowell (5). characters and assist visitors. 29 and 30. After going 2-1 on Saturday in pool play, the A work party to create props ladies went to bracket play on Sunday, playing five games, and prepare the site is sched- before losing 7-2 to the Dixie Chicks in the Silver Cham- uled October 13 at the park. To pionship game. From left are (front row) Tiffany Pittman, Lady Devils scrap with the Seahorses participate, call Belle Isle State Danielle Shelton, Amanda Brown, Whitney Walton and Vic- by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Park at 462-5030. toria Carmine; (next row) Gary Gilbert, Takeia Jones, Nikki Lancaster scored a goal in Harvey, Kelsi Baughan, Nicole Shelton, Lindsay Collins, each half Monday to blank ■ Bike ride Molly Muse, Morgan Lewis and Timmy Pittman. Christchurch, 2-0, in varsity The Northern Neck Cycling field hockey. Group will meet at 7:45 a.m. The Lady Devils, with only Sunday, October 14, at Lan- three games remaining in caster High School to ride the regular season play, are 4-4-1 Lancaster loop through scenic overall and 1-0-1 in the dis- roads in Lancaster County and trict. Lancaster will honor its back to the high school. The senior players today (Octo- route is some 30.1 miles long. ber 11) during a 4 p.m. game against Northampton. Carol Balderson put the homestanding Devils up by a YMCA goal with an unassisted shot News midway through the first half. Natalie Stickel added a The Northern Neck Family security goal unassisted early YMCA will offer a ballroom in the second period. dance workshop Thursday, Goalie Livvy Gill had five October 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. saves. Instruction will focus on the “The team is playing well Foxtrot. together,” said coach Rachel The fee will be $25 per Harding. “I believe the wins couple for members and $30 they’ve had this season have Megan Jackson battles for the ball in front of the Christ- per couple for others. Partici- made them more confident church goal. pants may dress in character. about the game and they have Proceeds will benefit the started playing at their poten- Guardian Program. tial. I think they realize how intimidated by teams that may to Northumberland Tues- Register at Northern Neck well they can play the game have beaten them in the past.” day, October 16, for a 7 p.m. Family YMCA at 39 Harris together and therefore are less The Lady Devils will go game. Road, or call 435-0223.

Rage finishes second The Northern Neck Rage 14U team finished second in the OutRAGEous End of Summer Blowout in Warsaw Septem- Rage wins Silver ber 22 and 23. From left are (front row) Sidney Walters, The Northern Neck Rage 12U Girls Fast Pitch softball team Casey Clarke, Amanda Headley, Nicole Crowther, Whitney won the 12U Silver Division at the OutRAGEous End of Spence, Virginia Scatchard, Brittney Jordan and Kelsey Ber- Summer Blowout Tournament September 22 and 23 at the haulter; (next row) coach Reggie Brann, Ashley Williams, Richmond County Little League Park. From left are (front Bethany Pritchard, Megan Payne, Hannah Pierson, Raquel row) Mackenzie Moughon, Hannah Marks, Mary Kathryn Pierce, Kathryn Brann. Hall, Connor Haislip and Sammi Rutter; (next row) coach Glenn Marks, Rachel Berger, Kaitlin Saunders, Hallie Berger, Kayla Robins, Elizabeth McCarthy and coach Chip McCar- Northern Neck Eye Center thy. .... this number will get you places! (804) 435-2616 435-1701 www.RRecord.com . . . for the latest news A14 • Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • October 11, 2007 ���������������������� ���������������������� ������������������� �������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������� ����������������������������� 6. LSU at Kentucky ����������������� �������� ����������������������������� �� ����������� �������� ���� ����� ��� � � ����������� ����������������� ����������������� ��������� ���������� ������������� ���������4. James Madison ���������� at Rhode Island ������������� ������� ��������� ���������������������� ����� ������� ���� ����� ���������������������� � ����

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(continued from page A1) fi rm join forces board believes at least that board that this was not the fi rst and such statutes, regulations, much was paid in error. time there had been an issue or policies shall control and Christie’s, the world’s lead- Another of Hill’s ques- surrounding a superintendent’s supersede any such invalid ing art business, and Guyette tions centered around why contract. provision of the Agreement.” & Schmidt Inc., the world’s the former superintendent’s She said that one past super- However, division policy leading antique decoy auc- accumulated vacation and sick intendent had even won a court revised July 12, 2004, almost a tion fi rm recently announced days were paid at the per diem judgment of several hundred month after the signing of Lat- their strategic association to rate of $423.51 (based on his thousand dollars against the imore’s fi nal contract, states provide the highest level of annual salary at the end of his school board in a dispute over that unused vacation days service to the existent decoy 19 years of service in the divi- his contract. will be paid up to a 40-day market while further develop- sion) instead of factoring in Booth noted that she had maximum, not the 164 days ing and supporting interest in the lower per diem rate paid attended over 100 school board which division records show and awareness of this collect- at the beginning of his tenure meetings during her 16 years the former superintendent had ing fi eld. as a principal. He also asked of residency in the county, accumulated Combining the expertise, why Latimore was paid for and she termed McCann and business acumen and client From left, Flotilla commander John Mill receives the award more than 40 days of accumu- fellow board member William Other concerns networks of both companies, from Division captain Jim Thomas. lated vacation days contrary to Smith “two of the most profes- At the special meeting, this association will be ben- stated division policy. sional school board members middle school teacher Bill efi cial to the decoy collecting “[You’re] saying it wasn’t this county has seen in the last O’Sick wondered how much community inside and outside spelled out or specifi ed” in the 16 years.” it might cost to collect the $52,000. of the United States. Flotilla receives contract? Hill asked school Superintendent “We are delighted about the board chairman Donald “Will it cost us more money association as it represents McCann. fi elds questions in the long run to do a chase a natural progression in the “That’s correct,” McCann Sciabbarrasi explained that for it?” he asked the school long-standing working rela- national award responded. it was she who had been in board. tionship Christie’s and Guyette McCann earlier acknowl- recent conversations with the But Hill was still crunching & Schmidt have enjoyed for Flotilla 33 of the U.S. Coast A vessel safety check can edged he did not consult with attorneys and had easy access numbers and asked McCann many years now,” said Margot Guard Auxiliary in Kilmarnock identify safety and money-saving the other board members to the payout facts and fi gures specifi cally how many vaca- Rosenberg, head of the depart- recently received a national opportunities, such as prevent- before giving the go-ahead to at the school board offi ce. tion days at $423.51 were paid ment of American Furniture, award as one of the top 100 per- ing citations by meeting safety Salg to make the payment. It was Sciabbarrasi who in error. Decorative Arts and Folk Art formers in the vessel safety check equipment requirements and “As long as we were con- informed the audience of the “I don’t have them,” McCann at Christie’s. program. receiving possible boating insur- tractually obligated we had clause in the former super- responded. “We are extremely excited The program encourages vol- ance discounts for education and no alternative there,” he said intendent’s contract which Sciabbarrasi did. about the potential that this untary compliance with federal, equipment. then. offered the justifi cation for the She explained later that new and ongoing associa- state and local boating safety “One of the biggest roles of Lancaster Middle School board to request the return of Latimore’s 164 accumulated tion will create for the decoy laws, especially the carrying of the Coast Guard Auxiliary is teacher Tara Booth read from the $52,000. vacation days were 124 more collecting community,” said safety equipment. It also height- boating safety, providing boat- a prepared statement accusing Article XIII of Latimore’s than the 40 division policy Frank Schmidt, co-owner of ens boaters’ awareness of safety ing classes and offering vessel the other four school board last contract with the division allowed. Computed at the Guyette & Schmidt Inc. “It issues through contact with vol- safety checks. Receiving this members of “pointing fi n- dated June 14, 2004, signed by former superintendent’s per will not only broaden our mar- unteer vessel examiners. recognition by the Coast Guard gers.” then-chairman of the school diem of $423.51, the number keting capabilities for major Vessel safety exams include for being a high performer She recalled that four of the board William Smith, reads: comes to over $52,000. decoy collections that will proper display of numbers, reg- in the safety check program fi ve board members were serv- “This Agreement is However, county adminis- eventually come to market, but istration and documentation, indicates that area boaters ing when the former superin- expressly subject to the laws trator Bill Pennell expressed it stands to generate an even personal fl otation devices, visual are concerned about safety of tendent’s last contract was of the Commonwealth of Vir- reservations about that dollar wider level of appreciation of distress signals, fi re extinguishers, their boats and families,” said renewed in 2004. (Carl Fail- ginia, the regulations of the amount. the waterfowl decoy as a major ventilation, backfi re fl ame con- Flotilla 33 Commander John mezger did not join the board State Board of Education, and “I am concerned that the American folk art form.” trol, sound-producing devices, Mill, until January 2006.) the policies of the [Lancaster $52,000 proposed can not be “We are very pleased to navigation lights, state and local To schedule a free examina- Booth also reminded the County School] Board. Any supported until such time as formalize our affi liation with requirements and vessel condi- tion, call Howard Montgomery provision of this Agreement an audit and investigation has Christie’s, and to represent tion. at 435-6257. ▼ Supervisors . . . . which is contrary to or vio- been completed as requested them on the Delmarva Pen- late [sic] such statues, regula- by the board of supervisors,” insula,” said Gary Guyette. (continued from page A1) tions, or policies shall be void he said. “Although subtle, their pres- Oyster Festival documentary permit to operate a commerical ence here will have a notice- kennel at 2097 Folly Road near able positive effect on the to be previewed in Urbanna Edwardsville. business community. We Shirley Ashburn is seeking hope to use our European URBANNA— As part of of the festival. It will continue a permit to locate a camper exposure to promote tourism its 50th anniversary celebra- to be used as part of a Marine on property which already has on the Eastern Shore in that tion, the Urbanna Oyster Fes- Science Legacy Program to a manufactured home on it at market.” tival Foundation will premier be offered in the Middlesex 2239 Fairport Road. ������������������������������������� Christie’s and Guyette & a documentary honoring the County Middle School cur- Verizon Wireless is seeking ���������������� Schmidt Inc. have teamed rich history of the watermen riculum. a tower at 529 Academic Lane up on several occasions over and women of the Middle ”The Urbanna Oyster Fes- behind the new ball fi elds. ����������������������������������� the past years. Most recently, Peninsula and Northern Neck tival is one of the signature The planning commission is recommending the rezoing of Christie’s in association Saturday October 13, from 11 events in the Commonwealth,” ����������������������������������������� with Guyette & Schmidt set a.m. to 1 p.m. at Liberty Com- said William C. Hall Jr., presi- a residential lot to business on a world record for a water- pass Quay, a waterfront hotel dent of the Dominion Foun- Route 200. Newsome’s Restau- ��������������������������������������������� rant and the owner’s residence fowl decoy at auction with an in Urbanna. dation and vice president of ������������������������� exceptional merganser hen, The ceremonies also will Corporate Communications & are currently located on the by Lothrop Holmes, which include the unveiling of a com- Community Affairs at Domin- property, which is surrounded ���������������������������������������� fetched $856,000 in the Janu- missioned painting by Franklin ion. “The Dominion Foun- on three sides by business ary 2007 sale at Christie’s of Saye and entertainment by the dation is proud to support its zoning. ����������������������������������������� Important American Furni- Northern Neck Chantey Sing- 50th anniversary and to fund The commission is recom- ������������������� ture, Folk Art, Silver, Prints ers. District 98 Del. Harvey B. an educational fi lm that will mending the board broaden the and Decoys. Morgan will participate in the teach others about the proud defi nition of “family” for its ��������� family subdivision ordinance In conjunction with this celebration. men and women of the area �������������������������������������� In addition to interviews with who work on the water.” to include not only offspring, sale, Christie’s and Guyette & ������������������������������ Schmidt Inc. offered a collec- local watermen and women, Since 1958, the Urbanna spouses and parents, but also tion of decoys belonging to Dr. permission was granted by Oyster Festival has continued grandparents, grandchildren, ������������������������������� Alvin Friedman-Kien, which Bruce Hornsby for use of his to grow in size and scope. aunts, uncles, nieces and neph- ��������������������������������������� was sold to benefi t the Alvin song “The Tide Will Rise.” This year’s Festival will be ews. ���������������������������� A request by Welch Farms E. Friedman-Kien Foundation. The documentary was made November 2 and 3. More than ���������������������������������������������� possible by a $45,000 grant 80,000 people are expected for and Northern Neck Wireless to Decoys offered in these two ����������������� sales realized over $2.3 mil- provided by Dominion to help the two-day event build a wireless internet tower lion. celebrate the 50th anniversary at 1008 Waddeys Road near ��������������� Mount Olive has been with- Clarifi cation: drawn temporarily. ������������������������������������������������������������� In the October 4 issue, an error occurred in reporting the lan- On the Hunt guage of an amendment to the Planned Growth Area (PGA) sec- Get Your Stickers Here • Camoufl age your gun. tion of chapter seven of the Lan- A neat way to remind yourself, • Keep your hands and head caster County Comprehensive and others, to think before you camoufl aged when calling Land-Use Plan. shoot is with the National Wild • Select a spot that is in the open The correct wording should Turkey Federation’s (NWTF) timber rather than thick brush: be: Hunt Safely stickers. wearing camoufl age clothing and “The primary centers of com- The neon green stickers are eliminating movement is more mercial and development activity designed to be placed on fi rearms critical to success than hiding in in the county are the three incor- to prompt hunters to hunt safely heavy cover. porated towns of Kilmarnock, as they take aim on their targets. • When using a camoufl age White Stone and Irvington and “It’s helpful to every hunter to blind or netting, maintain a clear the designated village overlays. have a quick safety reminder right fi eld of view. The unincorporated area located before squeezing the trigger,” said (From Wonders of Wildlife and between the towns, in a roughly Hughes. “It reminds the hunter to the National Wild Turkey Federa- triangular shape along with areas be sure of the target and what’s tion in conjunction with National in proximity to, not necessarily behind the target.” Hunting & Fishing Day) contiguous with, is designated as The Hunt Safely stickers are the PGA for the county.” available free to hunters across the country by calling 800-843- 6983. NWTF’s rules to dress for suc- cess: • Never wear bright colors, ������� especially not red, white, blue or ��������������� black because these are the colors of a wild turkey gobbler. ������������������������������������������ • Wear dark undershirts and ������������������������������������������� socks, and pants long enough to be tucked into boots. ��������������������������������������������������� Christchurch ��������������������������������������������������� wins regatta �������� The Christchurch sailing team ������������������������������������������������������� took fi rst place in the Virginia ��������������������������������������������������������� Interscholastic Sailing Associa- tion Regatta held October 6 at the �������������������������������������������������������� Christchurch School waterfront. ������������������������������������������������������ Other competing schools were ������������������������������������������������������ Norfolk Collegiate, Norfolk ��������������������������� Academy, Walsingham Academy, Poquoson High School, Smith- fi eld High School, Maury High ����������������������������������������������������� School and Hampton Roads ���������������������������������������������������� Academy. The win clinched Christ- church’s qualifi cation for the ������������������������������������������������� Mid-Atlantic Fleet Race Cham- ���������������������������������� pionships at SUNY Maritime, October 13 and 14 in Throggs ������������������� Head, N.Y., where the Seahorses will compete against high school �������������������� teams from New York, Delaware, �������������������������������� New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. ����� A16 From the front Rappahannock Record • Kilmarnock, VA • October 11, 2007 ▼ Rep. Davis . . . . (continued from page A1) Oystermen working Bateman, becoming the first elected Republican female from Virginia to serve in the U.S. House of Representa- lower Rappahannock tives. During her nearly seven- year tenure, she focused on by Larry S. Chowning diseases—are considered dis- duced one-fifth of the oysters national security issues, ship- URBANNA—The 2007 ease resistant. The state is in the world, and one-third of building and benefits for mili- Rappahannock River oyster buying these oysters back and those harvested in the U.S. tary personnel and veterans. season opened October 1 and will use them as broodstock. In those days, the Rappah- “Many of us took for two previously closed oyster VMRC is paying $25 a bushel annock River accounted for granted that she served so grounds on the river are being for the broodstock oysters. one-third of Virginia’s total well,” said Carol G. Dawson worked for the first time in 18 Rufus Ruark Jr. of Shores production. of Morattico, chairman of years. and Ruark Seafood near In 1960, two years after the First District Republi- The Virginia Marine Urbanna said he has two oys- MSX was found in Chesa- can Committee. “but active Resources Commission termen working the recently- peake Bay oysters, two and one duty and retired military in (VMRC) opened the grounds opened grounds and they are third million bushels were har- the district are forever grate- at the mouth of Broad Creek in catching about 12 bushels a vested in Virginia waters. Last ful for her hard work on their Sheriff’s deputy Bobby Moore was the first officer on the Deltaville and across the river day. The limit is 8 bushels for year, 100,000 bushels were behalf.” scene Wednesday at 8 p.m. when the Robert O. Norris Jr. on the Lancaster side to oyster- each licensed man working on harvested in the entire state She fought to limit the Memorial Bridge was closed to all vehicles weighing over ing. a boat. If there are two men, on public and private oyster amount of out-of-state trash three tons. Moore turned trucks around until Virginia State John M.R. Bull, director of the limit is 16 bushels. grounds—the best harvest in coming into Virginia, sup- Police arrived to take over at 9 p.m. public relations for VMRC, Ruark said oysters are being the past 10 years. ported the Rappahannock reported that the grounds were bought from watermen for $30 Because of the importance River National Wildlife opened on the recommendation per bushel at the dock, and the of bringing back the oyster Refuge and was an advocate Area businesses and school of the “Blue Ribbon Oyster larger oysters are being sold to fishery, VMRC officials are for the National Park Service, Panel.” the state for $25. checking oyster boats daily to helping to raise money for The panel has recommended “The oysters they are catch- make sure oystermen do not George Washington’s Birth- events caught in the middle a rotational harvest system ing are decent oysters,” said keep any undersized oysters. place. whereas the river will be Ruark. “I have no problem taking “Her most courageous of bridge weight restrictions divided into sections that will But Ruark, like others, are their licenses if they violate a fight, ultimately, was the one be opened on an every-third- wondering how long it will sanctuary,” said Ernie Bowden, she fought for the last two by Audrey Thomasson events and the Minnesota year basis. In other words, two last. the watermen’s representative on the VMRC board. years against breast cancer,” WHITE STONE—The 85- bridge collapse, Major said, of the three sections will be Virginia, prior to MSX, pro- said Richard Cranwell, chair- mile, hour-and-a-half detour “There are worse things in the closed each year. man of the Democratic Party through Tappahannock to cross world than the bridge being The system will allow oys- of Virginia, who served with the Rappahannock River is closed.” ters two years to regenerate Davis in the House of Del- having an economic impact on James Whitaker of Lam- to market size in designated egates. area companies that do busi- berth’s Building Supply in sanctuaries in the river. Oys- Davis’ October 6 death ness on both sides of the Rap- White Stone said, “It’s hurting termen were given maps with comes as the nation recog- pahannock River or depend on us like everyone else. We do 15 latitudes and longitudes that nizes Breast Cancer Aware- deliveries that normally cross to 20 percent of our business clearly designate which sec- ness Month. the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memo- over the bridge. We all have to tion of the river is off-limits to Gov. Tim Kaine said Davis rial Bridge. work together on this and do oystering in any given year. “inspired Virginians as she Several business owners say whatever we can to help every- Oysters between 3 and 4.25- battled breast cancer while they avoid the detour when- one else as much as possible.” inches will be allowed to be continuing to serve the Com- ever possible by changing out Whitaker said Lamberth’s harvested. Oysters larger than monwealth.” their larger commercial trucks has not added additional fees 4.25 inches that have survived Of that balancing act, and vans for multiple trips in for deliveries across the bridge MSX and dermo—two oyster Blackstone wrote, “I remem- smaller pickup trucks. But no but is evaluating their position We’ll help keep your home safe. ber how often she would work matter how they handle the on a daily basis. ��������������� on the Hill each week, drive river crossing, they are feel- Kilmarnock Wal-Mart man- herself home, take her cancer ing a pinch to their bottom line ager Jim Fryrear said the clo- ���������� treatments and refresh herself in terms of longer hours and sure will not affect the store’s ������� at the farm with the family higher fuel consumption— planned opening October 24, she loved.” expenses that many pass on to because his delivery trucks are ������������� “Jo Ann fought a val- customers. using Route 3. ������������������ iant fight against cancer and The disruption is a small The weight limits have also held on to her optimism and price to pay for safety, said affected school programs and ������������ hope until the very end. The Brian Major, owner of River required flexibility in accom- ������� manner in which she handled Birch Landscaping and Nurs- modating students and sports. ������������������������������ a very difficult situation was ery in Middlesex County. A planned field trip to Wil- �������������������� �������������� an inspiration to us all,” said “I want the bridge to be safe liamsburg for fifth-grade stu- ����������� Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling. for my wife and kids,” Major dents at Lancaster Middle The last time she was pres- said. School had to be cancelled. ent in Washington, Davis With 80 percent of his land- The Lancaster High School received a standing ovation scaping customers living on band cancelled its plans to from Democrats and Repub- the lower Northern Neck, march in the West Point Crab licans when she appeared on Major said the biggest problem Carnival parade last weekend. ���������������� the House floor. for him was that the sudden The head of Chesapeake Gov. Kaine is charged with closure didn’t give him time Academy, Debbie Cook, says setting a date for a special to prepare for it. But he was they are carpooling 24 of their ������������������������� election to fill Davis’ seat quick to emphasize he’s had students who live across the in Congress. Among those offers of help from many busi- river. The school bus is stuck already being discussed as nesses across the river. in Middlesex. Cook also said frontrunners for the GOP “You wouldn’t believe the they were scheduled to host nomination are Del. Wittman, support we’ve had from the Christchurch School in inter- state Sen. Ryan McDougle of community,” said Major. scholastic sports, but the event Hanover, and Davis’ husband, Customers have been under- was switched to Christchurch Chuck. standing and businesses such after an outpouring of parents, Funeral services are sched- as Earth Resources, Lamberth’s teachers and the community uled for today (Thursday) in and Ransone’s in Lancaster volunteered to carpool stu- Gloucester. Memorial dona- have offered to stock mulch dents across the river. tions may be made to Achiev- and other supplies for his Among other last minute able Dream, 10858 Warwick operations here, he said. Con- adjustments was a Christ Blvd. Suite A, Newport News, versely, Major has offered his Church sponsored excursion VA 23601 or www.achiev- facility to businesses who want to visit parishes in Hampton abledream.com. to leave their larger vehicles in Roads. Participants carpooled See the obituary on page Middlesex each evening. to Topping to meet up with the B3. In light of current world tour bus at The Beacon. ������������������������ ��������������������������� �������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������� ������������������������������������� ������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������� Ticket Prices ���������������������������� $30/advance ������������������������������������������������ $35/day of the event �������������������������������� Advance tickets can be obtained by contacting ������������������������������������������� � the museum: 453-6529 ���������������������

Limited to 1,000 tickets. ����������������������������������������� � ��������������������������������������������� Menu Scheduled Features: Oysters, Clams, BBQ, Hot Dogs, Soup, ���������� Coffee and Soft Drinks. Beer available for purchase. ����������������������������������������������������������� ������������������� ���������������������������������������������������� Additional information can be found at www.rfmuseum.org or 804-453-6529. ���������������� The Museum will be open from 10:30 - Noon on November 10. Museum galleries & indoor exhibits will be closed during the Oyster Roast. ����������������������������������������������������������