Thursday, December 23, 2004 • Kilmarnock, Virginia • Eighty-eighth Year • Number 12 • Four Sections • 50¢ Fighting cancer, Laurie Keith pursues art, music and her life with new found passion by Reid Pierce Armstrong said, ‘Well, my stomach feels bloated, and my period hasn’t KILMARNOCK—Art and health are intertwined for Laurie stopped, and I am tired.” Keith, and it is impossible to talk about one without discussing The friend told Keith that she had just received an email the other. from a woman warning other women about the symptoms of Keith has had many careers in her 46 years. She has been a ovarian cancer. musician, a business manager, a retailer, an alchemist, a Cajun “She told me to wait while she went to print it out. I almost chef, a jeweler and a left, but she insisted real estate investor to I see it,” Keith said. name a few. But it was “And there it was, all not until she found out of my symptoms listed that she had ovarian in this email.” The Dandelion of Irvington entered the creche above in cancer that she became Keith went back to the annual Festival of the Trees auction sponsored by the an etcher of glass. her doctor and insisted Lower Northern Neck YMCA. The creche represents the Keith and her hus- that he give her a very scene of the birth of . (Photo by Robert Mason Jr.) band, Steve, were sail- specifi c blood test to ing around the world measure protein levels fi ve years ago, stop- in the blood—the test ping in ports to play for ovarian cancer. music. He had his The test came back Good tidings sights set on Tahiti, high—30 times the Fiji and other far-away normal level – and the Several churches have + Saint Francis de Sales places. But, something doctor sent her to two planned Eve and Catholic Church at 151 East internal was telling of the best oncologists Christmas Day worship Church Street will hold Laurie that it was time the area had to offer. services. The following Christmas Mass at 5 p.m. to slow down, settle. Just think, Keith churches notifi ed the Rappa- and 10 p.m. Physically, things mused, if her friend hannock Record of their spe- + Claybrook Baptist felt a little off kilter, had deleted that for- cial services. Church at 2242 Weems Road she recalls. Her warded email, like in Weems will hold a service monthly cycles were most of us do, rather at 7 p.m. out of whack, coming than reading it, or if Friday, December 24 + Campbell Memorial too regularly. Her Keith hadn’t told her + Wesley Presbyterian Presbyterian Church in stomach felt bloated all friend how she was Church at 1272 Taylor Creek Weems will hold a candle- the time. She needed a really feeling that day, Road in Weems will hold a light service with Holy Com- break. So the wander- the cancer may have candlelight service at 6 p.m. munion at 5 p.m. ing couple stopped in been discovered too + Kilmarnock United + Corrottoman Baptist Annapolis for a while, late. Methodist Church at 89 East Church in Ottoman will hold agreeing to live on the During her treat- Church Street in Kilmarnock a candlelight service at 8 p.m. boat and play music ment, Keith had to will hold a children’s wor- + Lebanon Baptist there. re-evaluate what she ship service at 5 p.m. and Church at 2292 Lara Road in During their day wanted to do with a candlelight service with Lancaster will hold a candle- sails around the Chesa- Laurie Keith faces 2005 and the challenges it brings with hope. her life. Chemotherapy Holy Communion at 11 p.m. light service at 10 p.m. peake, the couple dis- made her fi ngers too + Fairfi elds United Meth- + Providence Baptist at covered local waters and bought a house near Windmill Point. numb for the delicate work of making jewelry. She had trouble odist Church at Routes 360 5730 Courthouse Road in Keith began selling her jewelry to antique galleries in Kilmar- remembering the lyrics to her songs or picking her guitar. She and 644 in Burgess will hold Heathsville will hold a Christ- nock, Urbanna and Williamsburg. Her husband continued to needed a new creative outlet. a service at 9 p.m. mas program at 7:30 p.m. play his music, and life took on new rhythms, away from the Along the shore of her home there were many birds—herons + St. Stephen’s Episcopal + Bethany United Meth- boat. and osprey. These birds, particularly the herons, fascinated Church in Heathsville will odist Church in Reedville Concerned still about her health, Keith was seeing a local Keith. She wanted to fi nd a way to capture the images she saw host a choral presentation at will hold a service of Holy doctor, who had told her she was fi ne. Then, three-and-a-half through her window of the birds along her shore. She decided 6:40 p.m. followed by a fes- Communion and candlelight years ago, Keith was in the Urbanna Antique Mall working on to try etching glass. tival worship at 7 p.m. at 7 p.m. her jewelry display when somebody asked her how she was Keith took out a business loan from the bank and purchased + Kilmarnock Baptist + Good Shepherd Luth- doing. a sandblaster, which she set up in her garage. She Church at 65 East Church eran Church in Callao will “I answered honestly,” she said. “I didn’t just say ‘fi ne.’ I (continued on page A16) Street in Kilmarnock will hold a candlelight service at hold a candlelight service at 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. + Grace Episcopal Christmas Day Church at 303 South Main Saturday, December 25 Street in Kilmarnock will + Saint Francis de Sales hold a service of Holy Catholic Church at 151 East Public hearing held on proposed Eucharist at 4:30 p.m., carols Church Street in Kilmarnock at 10:30 p.m. and Holy will hold Christmas Day Eucharist at 11 p.m. Mass at 10 a.m. and a Satur- + Bethel-Emmanuel Uni- day Vigil at 5 p.m. biosolids sites in Lancaster county ted Methodist Church on + Grace Episcopal Route 201 in Lively will hold Church at 303 South Main by Robb Hoff Rev. Gayl Fowler of the Sal- However, she noted that the ment regulations minimize some a service of Holy Commu- Street in Kilmarnock will LANCASTER—Virginia vation Army Interfaith (SAIF) long-term risk of biosolids appli- of the potential risks because bio- nion by candlelight at 11 p.m. hold Holy Eucharist at 10 Department of Health engineer Water Committee credited the cation remains unknown due in solids applications are limited to + White Stone Baptist a.m. Charles W. Swanson answered health department and Recyc Sys- part to potential content of chem- once per site every three years Church at 517 Chesapeake + The Rev. Richard questions last week about pend- tems Inc., which supplies the bio- icals, viruses and bacteria in fecal and prohibited altogether at sites Drive in White Stone will Gordon, pastor of White ing applications of sludge (treated solids in Lancaster County, for matter. where the groundwater table is hold a service at 7:30 p.m. Stone United Methodist sewage waste) over approximately working with SAIF to address Swanson acknowledged that less than 18 inches or crops are + Saint Andrews Presby- Church, will deliver Christ- 990 acres in Lancaster County for health concerns specifi c to indi- direct drainage from a fi eld with planned for human consumption. terian Church at 435 East mas greetings on WNDJ farming use. vidual sites and for using topo- biosolids into a shallow well The setbacks for buffering bio- Church Street in Kilmarnock Radio/104.9FM from 2 to 3 Swanson said an estimated graphical maps to help establish could pose health risks. However, solids applications from adjacent will hold a service at 5 p.m. p.m. 45,000 to 50,000 acres are spread buffers. he said there’s no evidence that a property are 50 feet if fi elds are with biosolids each year state- “I think we owe them a real biosolids application has directly tilled, 100 feet if not tilled and wide. During 2004, complaints round of thanks for approaching caused health problems in Vir- 200 feet from houses, he added. related to biosolids applications it in that fashion,” Rev. Fowler ginia. Applications are spread thinly as fi elded by the health depart- said. Swanson said health depart- (continued on page A15) ment involved 16 about odor, Planners trim 14 about buffers from adjacent property, 13 about runoff from drainage of sites, 12 about trucks hauling biosolids, and fi ve involv- proposed capital ing groundwater concerns. “We had complaints in 23 counties and no complaints in 28 improvement plan counties,” said Swanson. Chief among the concerns by Robb Hoff funded through the county oper- voiced by several people at last LANCASTER—The county ating budget rather than more week’s meeting were the health borrowing. consequences of applying sludge, planning commission has for- particularly in the vicinity of shal- warded to the board of supervisors “The guidance I have been low wells. a $425,513 capital improvement given is that the board does not plan (CIP) for anticipated county want to enter into another bor- projects over the next fi ve years. rowing round,” said Larson. The commission trimmed some The largest CIP funding under Record takes $984,396 in projects and funding consideration was $614,555 for from an initial draft previously replacement of the school divi- approved by the county school sion bus garage facility, exclud- annual holiday board. ing costs for land acquisition. The The Rappahannock Record will The approved plan refl ects only project already has $305,000 in observe its annual holiday next new funding requirements beyond available funds. week and the paper will not be the $2.6 million in borrowing “Our school bus fl eet is quite published. The next issue will approved by the supervisors last a capital investment and it needs appear on Thursday, January 6. year for capital improvement to be maintained properly in an The offi ce will be closed begin- projects. adequate facility,” said planner ning today, December 23, and Planning and land use director Robert Smart. will reopen on Monday, January Jack Larson said the CIP for However, the commission 3, at 9 a.m. fi scal years 2006-2010 will be (continued on page A15) Items for the next issue may be mailed to P.O. Box 400, Kilmar- nock, VA 22482 or deposited in the front door mail slot at 27 N. Main Street. 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A2-3,6+ 6 56525 10491 6 A2 Upcoming Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Dec. 23, 2004 4 Tuesday 6 Thursday December 29 Wednes day Narcotics Anonymous meets The Marine Corps League The Northern Neck Bay Tones at 7 p.m. at Charterhouse in Detachment will meet at 7:30 meets at 3 p.m. at St. Andrews Kilmarnock. p.m. at the Callao Volunteer Fire Dining Guide 23 Thursday Presbyterian Church in Kil- The Kilmarnock & District Department building. 443-3806. The Rotary Breakfast Club marnock. 438-5127. Pipe Band rehearses at 7:15 Pete Atkinson plays acoustic meets at 7:30 a.m. at Rappahan- A Grief Support Group meets p.m. at Campbell Memorial favorites at Cafe Mojo in TRADITIONAL TRADITIONAL nock Westminster-Canter bury. at 4 p.m. at the White Stone Presby terian Church in Urbanna from 8 to 11 p.m. For DINING DINING Bingo is played at the Ameri can United Methodist Church. Weems. 462-7125. reservations, call 758-4141. Legion Post 86 on Waverly 435-7585. U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Davis’s Retired Brig. Gen. William DIXIE DELI: THAI POT: Authentic Thai cuisine. Avenue in Kil marnock at 7 p.m. A Community Centering Staff will conduct satellite C. Louisell will review The Family owned and operated (forever!) Serving lunch and dinner. Dine in and Pete Atkinson plays acoustic Prayer will be held at noon of fi ce hours from 10 a.m. Regulars:The American Army Serving lunch 5 days a week, Mon- carry-out. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday favorites at Cafe Mojo in at the Bay Center for Spiritual to noon at the Lancaster 1898-1941 at Books and Coffee Fri., 10:30-3:00, Subs, soup, our fa- Lunch: 11:30am-3pm. Dinner: 5:30pm- Urbanna from 8 to 11 p.m. For Development at 77 South Main Commu nity Library at 235 at the Lancaster Community mous potato & chicken salad and 9pm., Catering available. 238 N. Main Street in Kilmarnock. Bring a School Street in Kilmarnock, Library in Kilmarnock. The ses- sandwiches, 50 Irvington Rd., St., Kilmarnock, 436-Thai. reservations, call 758-4141. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hatha yoga will be taught by bag lunch. Coffee and tea pro- and from 2 to 4 p.m. at the sion begins with coffee and Kilmarnock 435-6745. THE LITTLE PEOPLE'S GUILD & Northumberland Public library cookies at 10:30 a.m. The –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Sonja Headley from 6:30 to 8 vided. CAFÉ LOTTÉ : Great BBQ Ribs, The Kilmarnock Christmas at 7204 Northumberland High- review follows at 11 a.m. HOBBS HOLE RESTAURANT: p.m. at the Bay Center for Spiri- Executive Chef Abel Anaya formerly from chicken, homemade salad, delicious tual Development in Kil marnock. Parade will be broadcast on way in Heathsville. (Submit calendar items to The Historic Resources Robert Mason Jr., edi tor) The Court of Two Sisters Restaurant in New desserts & more. Homemade des- $10. Channel 24 at 10 a.m. and 7 Orleans. Serving an eclectic blend of serts by order. Serving lunch, 11 am p.m. Commission for Lancaster French, Italian & New Orleans style cuisine. County will meet at 7 p.m. in - 4 pm, Mon. - Sat. Closed Sundays. Dinner, Tues. - Sat. 5:30 - 9:30, Lunch, 529-5938 Lottsburg, Va. 24 Friday the general district courtroom Tues. - Fri. 11:30 - 2:00 Hobbs Hole Dr. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 30 Thursday in Lancaster. Area Tappahannock 804-443-4451 THE STEAMBOAT RESTAURANT: The Rotary Breakfast Club Duplicate Bridge will be –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Enjoy casual dining while overlooking the Christmas Eve PIPER’S PUB & TEA ROOM: Narcotics Anonymous meets at meets at 7:30 a.m. at Rappa- played at 12:15 p.m. at the beautiful Piankatank River Golf Club. We Northumberland Womans The finest in Celtic cuisine. Live offer a traditional lunch menu, gourmet 8 p.m. at Charter house in Kilmar- han nock Westmin ster- Events music Wed. thru Sat.. Wed.-Open nock. 580-4400. Canter bury. Club in Lottsburg. mike 7 pm; Fri.-Laurie Keith-7pm; and traditional evening menus and Sun- The Kilmarnock Chamber of day Brunch selections. Open Tues.-Sat., Bingo is played at the Up per Bingo is played at the American ■ Sat. - different headliners. Wed. thru Lan caster Ruritan Center in Legion Post 86 on Waverly Commerce meets at 8 a.m. at Auditions set Sat. - open for lunch 11:30 - 2:30; 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Lively at 7:30 p.m. Avenue in Kil marnock at 7 p.m. the town offi ce in Kilmarnock. The Westmoreland Players Dinner Wed.-Sat.-5 until, 37 N. Main evenings 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm, and Sun- Dave Long is featured on the Hatha yoga will be taught by 435-1302. will hold auditions for “To Kill St., Kilmarnock. 435-7178. day Brunch 10:30 am - 2:00 pm. Ban- The Kilmarnock Christmas ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– quets, functions and group outings also piano from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sonja Headley from 6:30 to 8 a Mockingbird” January 19 and SANDPIPER RESTAURANT: Bam bery’s Restaurant in Heaths- p.m. at the Bay Center for Spiri- Parade will be broadcast on 20, from 4 to 9 p.m. and Janu- available. Call 776-6589 (Reservations Channel 24 at 10 a.m. and 7 Est. 1982. Casual relaxed dining with suggested). Located off Rt. 33 at 629, ville. For dinner reserva tions, call tual Development in Kilmarnock. ary 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. friendly service. Featuring nightly spe- 580-8181. $10. p.m. Hartfield, Va. at West Side Hall in Callao. cials, charbroiled steaks and fresh sea- ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Board of Supervisors for TOBY'S: Lancaster County will meet at Auditions are open to ac tors, food dishes. Full menu. (D) Route 3, White Wednes day singers and musicians. No Stone. 435-6176. Casual dining, fresh seafood, steaks, Saturday 7 p.m. at the courthouse in Lan- 5 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 25 caster. The Kiwanis Club meets at preparation or experience nec- chops & pasta. Open 7 days at 3 pm. Christmas Day The Kilmarnock Christmas 7:30 a.m. at St. Andrews essary. Singers and musi cians SANDPIPER REEF RESTAURANT: (D) 804-776-6913. Deltaville, just off Pres byter ian Church in Kil- 4 Star Dining on the Piankatank. Rt. 33. Parade will be broadcast on should prepare spiritual, gospel ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Channel 24 at 10 a.m. and 7 marnock. or blues song. For more infor- Friendly, local atmosphere. Fresh sea- food, prime beef. Thurs-Sat. 5-9. Sun. WILLABY’S: p.m. The Rotary Club for Kil- mation, call 529-9345. Comfortable casual atmosphere. Fea- 26 Sunday marnock, Irvington and White 11:30-2. Special Parties-Off Nights. The Widowed Persons Service Reservations accepted. Off Rt. 198 in turing daily chef's specials, gourmet for Lancaster and Northumber- Stone meets at 12:30 p.m. at Rappa han nock Westminster- Mathews County. (D). 725-3331. burgers & delectable desserts. Eat in land counties holds its lunch 31 Friday Drink Penta® water for ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– or carry out available. Monday-Satur- brunch at Bambery’s Restaurant Canter bury. amazing health benefits! Call 435-1701 to place an ad The Northern Neck Bay day 11-3. Items available for take home in Heathsville immedi ately fol- New Year’s Eve in the dining guide. until 4:00. White Stone. (L) 435-0044. low ing church ser vices. Narcotics Anonymous meets Tones meets at 3 p.m. at St. Christmas will be celebrated in at 8 p.m. at Charterhouse in Andrews Presbyterian Church the traditional colonial style at Kilmarnock. 580-4400. in Kil marnock. 438-5127. Pastas, Rice, Cereal & Baking Mixes the George Washington Birth- Bingo is played at the Upper A Grief Support Group Sprouting Jars & Sprouting Seeds ESSEX 5 CINEMAS Lan caster Ruritan Center in meets at 4 p.m. at the Nutritious Snacks & Dried Fruits located on Route 17 in the Essex Square Shopping Center, place National Monument near Tappahannock • Movie Hotline: 804-445-1166 Montross from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lively at 7:30 p.m. White Stone United Methodist Gift Certificates 43 N. Main St. Dave Long is featured on the Church. 435-7585. 804-436-0011 Kilmarnock, VA ADULTS: $7.00 CHILDREN 11 AND UNDER: $5.00 A Community Centering SENIORS 62 AND OLDER: $5.00 piano from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bam- ALL SHOWS BEFORE 6:00 ARE $5.00 FOR EVERYONE bery’s Restaurant in Heathsville. Prayer will be held at noon * NO PASSES OR COUPONS 27 Monday at the Bay Center for Spiritual Duplicate Bridge will be played For dinner reserva tions, call FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 804-443-0837 580-8181. Development at 77 South Brass Polishing FRI. DEC. 24 SUN. DEC. 26 at 1 p.m. at the Woman’s Club Main Street in Kilmarnock. of Williamsburg of White Stone. Men, women and MEET THE FOCKERS (PG13) FAT ALBERT (PG) Bring a bag lunch. Coffee and Polishing Brass & Brass Beds 2:00, 4:30 1:15, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40 newcomers are in vited. No reser- LEMONY SNICKET’S (PG) tea provided. Brass, Copper, Silver & Pewter MEET THE FOCKERS (PG13) vations. 435-2755. January A Lecture on “Life Chnages UNFORTUNATE EVENTS 2:00, 4:30, 7:15 Party Bridge is featured at Fireplace Accessories 1:00, 3:10, 5:20 UNFORTUNATE EVENTS (PG) in the Elderly” will be held at Door Handles/Knockers No one under FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX (PG13) 5:20, 7:30 11:30 a.m. at the Northumber- 1:30, 5:10 Mayfair House in Kilmarnock. Other Home Items 17 admitted FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX (PG13) land Woman’s Club in Lotts burg. 1 Saturday BLADE: TRINITY (R) 5:10, 7:25 The discussion begins at 6:30 Lamps & Lamp Repair to R Rated 4:45 BLADE: TRINITY (R) Bring a sandwich. Side dishes, p.m. 435-9896. dessert and beverages provided. New Year’s Day Free Pick-up/Delivery films without POLAR EXPRESS (PG) 4:45, 7:20 A Health Screening session 30 years experience 1:00, 3:05 THE INCREDIBLES (PG13) $5. For reservations, call begins at 9 a.m. at St. parent or adult THE INCREDIBLES (PG13) 1:45 580-8205. Serving Virginia accompaniment 1:45 POLAR EXPRESS (PG) Mary’s Episcopal Church in 1:00, 3:05 2 Sunday Reedville. Packages start at Wayne Harris • 757- 220-3466 - ID’s required The Widowed Persons Ser- $109. Call 1-800-697-9721 for Cell: 757-810-1677 SAT. DEC. 25 MON.-THURS: DEC. 27-30 vice for Lancaster and Nor- 28 Tuesday details and to preregister. FAT ALBERT (PG) FAT ALBERT (PG) Narcotics Anonymous meets thumberland counties holds its 7:20, 9:30 1:15, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40 at 7 p.m. at Charterhouse in lunch brunch at the Great For- MEET THE FOCKERS (PG13) MEET THE FOCKERS (PG13) Kilmarnock. tune Restaurant in Kilmarnock 7:15, 9:45 2:00, 4:30, 7:15 immedi ately fol low ing church 6 Thursday UNFORTUNATE EVENTS (PG) UNFORTUNATE EVENTS (PG) The Kilmarnock & District Pipe The Rotary Breakfast Club 7:30, 9:40 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30 Band rehearses at 7:15 p.m. at ser vices. FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX (PG13) FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX (PG13) meets at 7:30 a.m. at Rappa- 7:00, 9:55 5:10, 7:25 Campbell Memorial Presby terian han nock Westmin ster-Canter- BLADE: TRINITY (R) BLADE: TRINITY (R) Church in Weems. 462- bury. 7:20, 9:50 4:45, 7:20 7125. 3 Monday Bingo is played at the Ameri- THE INCREDIBLES (PG13) The Lancaster Lions Club will The Rappahannock Toast- 1:45 can Legion Post 86 on POLAR EXPRESS (PG) meet at 7 p.m. at Willaby’s Res- masters will meet at 7 p.m. Waverly Av enue in Kil marnock 1:00, 3:05 taurant in White Stone. at Rappahannock Westminster- at 7 p.m. Bridge will be played at 1 p.m. Canterbury. 435-7585. Hatha yoga will be taught at Rappahan nock Westminster- The Northern Neck Audubon by Sonja Headley from 6:30 Can terbury. Society chapter will meet at to 8 p.m. at the Bay Center The 109th Holly Ball will be held 7:30 p.m. at Grace Episcopal for Spiritual Development in at Indian Creek Yacht and Coun- Church in Kilmarnock. Kilmarnock. $10. try Club near Kilmarnock. The Party Bridge is featured at The White Stone Town ball begins at 8 p.m. The presen- 11:30 a.m. at the Northumber- Council will meet at 7 p.m. at tation of debutantes begins at 9 land Woman’s Club in Lottsburg. the town offi ce. p.m. Former queens are recog- Bring a sandwich. Side dishes, The Wetlands Board for Nor- nized at 10 p.m. A new queen is dessert and beverages pro- thumberland County will meet crowned at 11 p.m. By invitation. vided. $5. For reservations, call at 7:30 p.m. at the courthouse 125 S. Main St.• Kilmarnock 580-8205. in Heathsville. (804) 435- (9627) The Board of Supervisors for Hours: Mon.-Sat.: 10-7 • Sun. 10-3 29 Wednes day Lancaster County will hold a The Kiwanis Club meets at 7:30 reorganizational session at 4 a.m. at St. Andrews Presb yter ian p.m. at the county administra- Church in Kil marnock. tor’s offi ce in Lancaster. CLOCK REPAIRS The Rotary Club for Kil marnock, The Kilmarnock Christmas SINCE 1965 Parade will be broadcast on GRANDFATHER, MANTEL & SHIP CLOCKS Irvington and White Stone meets ANTIQUE & NEW at 12:30 p.m. at Rappahan nock Channel 24 at 10 a.m. and 7 Westminster-Canter bury. p.m. Howard Miller Clock Service Rep. John C. Willis, Clock Maker, 804-776-9900 CALLING ALL LOVERS OF Locusville Plantation THE WRITTEN WORD! “Using Farm Methods of our Heritage” c. 1855 Wishing all a joyous holiday season. A special thank you to our patrons and supporters and looking forward to growing Writers! You are invited to read your with you next year! work at our first “Open Mike Afternoon”! Call for eggs and winter hours. 583 Slabtown Rd. • Lancaster, VA • 462-0002 Public! You are invited to come and hear 1/2 mile past Ottoman on Rt. 354, left on Slabtown Rd, 1/2 mile on left works of local writers! Admission is Free! SUN., JANUARY 2 2 PM

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Bill, Bonnie, Ann, Nathan & Jerry Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Dec. 23, 2004 • A3 RAL to host basket class A Nantucket Basket Work- shop will be taught by Judy Penry of Reedville on Friday and Saturday, January 14 and 15, at the Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery on Main Street in Kilmarnock. Penry has led several classes of basket weaving instruction at the Studio Gallery and has been impressed with her stu- dents’ results. “It is not diffi cult to make a Nantucket, but it does take time to weave and attention to details,” said Penry. “Partici- pants do not need basket-making experience, just a willingness to Judy Penry From left, the Sundays at Two committee members are Susanna learn a new skill and patience to Collins, Lovey Jane Long, Carolyn Scarbrough, Gloria Wallace, complete the basket.” a cherry base and handle. Elaine Weekley and Marianne Henderson. Participants will make a tra- Last May, Penry won first ditional six-inch round Nan- place in the basket category and tucket lightship basket. It will Best in Show at the Rustic Art be made on a mold using cane Show at the Bay School Cul- Sundays at Two posts staves and weavers. It will have tural Arts Center in Mathews. calendar for 10th season The Lancaster Community 17th century Indian Settlement on Library Sundays at Two lecture the York River.” She is co-direc- and entertainment series will tor of the archeological explora- begin its 10th annual season in tion of the site which served as January with six free programs. Powhatan’s home and headquar- On January 9, Jo Whiteley will ters at the time of Jamestown’s inaugurate the season with a pro- founding in 1607. gram on “Bhutan: from medi- On March 6, David Davies All The Best eval to modern in forty years.” will discuss “Corporate gover- She will share her insights gained nance: On making business safe from many visits to the Himala- for democracy.” An economist The Staff of yan kingdom. and visiting professor of eco- On January 18, art historian nomics at the College of William the Alley Cafe Beth Williams will present a pro- and Mary, he will provide insight would like to wish all a gram on “Monticello’s architec- into the machinations of corpo- ture: Why not Georgian?” as rate governance that have been Merry Christmas and she explores the development of publicized in recent years. Happy New Year. the style of the classical master- On March 13, Jim and Pat piece. Currin will entertain with We will be closed December We’re having a On February 13, professional “Beyond the Pillars of Hercules: 24 through January 3. astronomer and NASA public A sailing adventure.” They will New Year’s Eve bash! outreach program member Kathy share their experiences of the past We will be serving a gourmet fi ve-course Miles will present a program on three summers sailing from one We will be remodeling during this dinner from 5–10 p.m. with a champagne toast the “Cassini Mission: Looking at country to another in the Medi- period and look forward to Call for menu details and reservations Saturn’s Rings and Moons”. terranean Ocean. seeing you in the new year. On February 20, Thane Harper All programs begin at 2 p.m. 758-4141 will speak on “Werowocomoco: a and conclude with refreshments. WWaannanna dance? DJ Josefus will make it happen! Wear your most decadent duds to a most delectable dinner then get ready to get your New Sunday Hours: 6 am-11am Mojo workin’! Music and dancing ‘till 1:30 am Serving only Breakfast on Sundays Don’t worry! We will be closed Dec. 20–27 Closed Monday And reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 4 p.m. There are lots of great gift ideas Tuesday-Saturday 6 am-9 pm right outside your front door! The Northern Neck has a great Happy Holidays from all variety of merchants to suit ANY of us at Café Mojo “hard to shop for person” on your list! The Boathouse Cafe wishes all a Happy Holiday Urbanna Deltaville Eve of the New Year Party The new look is almost complete, with a new lounge, a new downstairs stage Jack Mulligan plays your dinner music, then get ready to dance to one of New York City’s (bigger entertainment), favorite night club bands, new management and a great new menu!! blue number nine a great, funky six-piece dance band New Year’s Eve Dinner Party featuring three female singers with entertainment, complimenary Starts at 9:00 p.m. Champagne toast and lobster specials! Champagne Toast, and late night dessert Reservations: (804) 776-8882 $15 per person or (804) 758-8200 Reservations: (804) 758-0080 The all day Sunday Buffet is back and will be offered every Sunday January 1st at 8:30 p.m. from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. blue number nine repeat performance Winter Hours: Open Seven Days a Week Thursday - Saturday 4:00 p.m. – ? Lunch & Dinner Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. – ?:?? p.m. Lounge Happy Hour 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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Zipper is coming! D.C.’s best party band coming to Urbanna and Deltaville January 14 & 15 A4 Opinion Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Dec. 23, 2004 Fiction or Letters to the Editor Excerpts by Henry Lane Hull Thanking wreaths. Fact CASA also thanks Bob Byrne hat is a Northern Neck Christmas? First, fl ock to buy it. Through that effort I became friends the community of Advantage Windows and Doors it is a rural experience, which means that with Jimmy Dull, a true perfection- for the use of his company truck to from Bob’s Almanac Wit does not entail fi ghting crowds in malls ist, about whom I have commented at times in this To The Editor: transport the wreaths from Farm- for cheap Chinese-made presents which might not space. Now my trees that remain are too large and Bay Aging thanks all the busi- ville and for storage at the dis- by Robert Mason Jr. make it to New Year’s Day. Rather, although Christ- too old to serve for Christmas, and I regret not sup- nesses, community organizations tribution location. A thank you Dear Santa, mas in the Northern Neck comes with its own plementing them as the years passed. and individuals who have gra- is extended to Bill Creager and I’m not all bad. urgency in getting presents bought, wrapped and Two years ago we did order another block, this ciously donated their time, ser- Stuart Gilchrist for driving the In some circles, I’m known delivered, it is more relaxed if only in that the shop- time of Scotch pines and Norways, but the pines, vices, money, goods and products truck to Farmville, and to Judy as good-for-nothing. pers do not have to scramble for parking places at a new hybrid variety, all died. The Norways are in support of the elderly. Newman for making the CASA But I’m honest, and that’s the local merchants’ stores. coming through as they did previously, and I urge Programs and services include sign for the truck. good for something. Christmas also means parades, the most notable readers in another couple of years to check the Meals on Wheels, activities at The board of directors extends As Christmas approaches being that in Kilmarnock which draws folks from classifi ed section once again, but this time it is the senior centers, senior and respite its sincere thanks to everyone who there are a few items on my all over the Neck and the Middle Peninsula. The Elder B.E.’s project. I merely contributed the back- care at adult day health services purchased a wreath or made a wish list I’m hoping you can parade puts one in the mood for the season, if only breaking efforts of getting them in the ground. I facilities, senior housing, care contribution. deliver. as a reminder that we have merely so many days recall discovering muscles that must have been in management, weatherization, Marilyn Creager In no particular order, I’m left. Along with parades go decorations and prizes better shape in 1978. home and indoor plumbing reha- CASA board chairman asking for everlasting world for the best shows in town. Gloria Jones always For many, a Northern Neck Christmas tradition- bilitation, transportation, senior peace. Bring our soldiers excels in that department and we make a point of ally meant getting a live turkey and having it butch- employment, emergency services Are gates home safe and sound, as soon swinging the extra block by her house on the way ered for the feast. I never went that route, but the and an elder rights center. as possible. to or from the grocery store. two Red Bourbon turkey chicks, (or should I say As baby boomers continue to necessary? Courage. The grandmama of all decorators must be Mrs. “turkettes”?) which came in the mail day-old in mature, there will be increasing Bring an end to world Mahoney over at Burgess. I am confi dent that she July now are about 12 pounds each. They are pets demands on health and long-term To The Editor: hunger, or at least put a stop does the most of any one in the Northern Neck and and never will be on the table, having lifetime care systems and services. Last The Kilmarnock Town Council to those disgusting advertise- it is worth a trip there to see her display on Route reprieves from the hatchet. Seeing them mature to year Bay Aging provided direct is considering an application for ments highlighting starving 200, containing every imaginable , this stage and still having a long way to go, I under- service to over 6,600 seniors and a “gated community.” This is, I kids and guilt-ridden celebri- snowmen, reindeer, Santas, balls and crystals. Each stand better the marketplace ads for “young toms.” their caregivers, and others seek- believe, a questionable “fi rst” for ties. year when driving by, I remember that I wish I had Of course, a tom has to be young to be edible, but ing information. Bay Aging rec- our county. Compassion. more Vepco stock. we are not telling our two that. ognizes that its success is not How are the characteristics of Bring a ban to on-air solici- Christmas in the Northern Neck also means cut- Penultimately, a Northern Neck Christmas also singular, but results from the the proposed inhabitants or tations for public radio fund- ting one’s own tree. In the spring of 1978 I ordered means a lot of visiting, but unlike that of the city, efforts of the entire community. inmates of this facility so incom- ing. There are few things over 1,000 plants in bulk from a nursery, and got without as much Yuletide caroling. Perhaps that is The board of directors, staff patible with those of the rest of us any more disturbing than con- all but 100 Norway spruce in the ground. In the end a tradition we should explore; after all, there are and volunteers wish the commu- that they must be fenced off? Will stant interruptions to other- I dug fi ve rows at one end of the garden and threw indeed some things we can learn from city folk. nity a happy and safe holiday the fencing and gates be properly wise better than average radio the seedlings in, barely covering them. Many of Lastly, for the 21st time, I close using this space season and a blessed new year. patrolled to prevent unauthorized programming than a request the 900 other plants died, but the Norways thrived. to wish each of you a Northern Neck Christmas Kathy Vesley-Massey incursions or excursions? for money, even it is for only In subsequent years I transplanted many, but never fi lled with many blessings, to offer the hope that Senior Vice-President What must the developers of two or three weeks during the got to all of them. Five years later I had an unin- loved ones at war will return safely, to pray that Bay Aging this project think of us Lancaste- year. tended Christmas tree farm. peace might reign in our lives and our world, and rians that they feel a fence is nec- Patience. I placed a classifi ed ad in the Rappahannock that the march of time will bring us all to a better Big spenders essary between us and their future Bring the refinement of Record and soon found that like building a better place. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to clients? alternative energy sources so mousetrap, if one has a better tree, the world will all! plan investments I moved to Lancaster 32 years we don’t have to depend upon ago, when very few people locked Republican oil. To The Editor: their doors and never thought that Wisdom. Delegate’s Report Put your hand on your wallet, someone would want to build a Bring press releases written folks. It’s time for the tax and “green zone” within Kilmarnock’s to the point with complete by Del. Albert C. Pollard Jr. spend crowd to implement their benign borders. sentences and submitted well plans. Frederick H. Ajootian Ocran in advance of deadlines. And Christmas Bonus? $900 million? Well, while my remember that these moneys A recent article in the Rap- bring accompanying photos in editorial comments, which are are not by defi nition “expand- pahannock Record speaks of the focus with cutlines identifying Early news reports on the governor of Virginia along with PUD applications heaviest shopping days of the more complex, will come in later ing” government. Instead, these all persons in the photos by columns, the list is simple. expenditures are only fully fund- other “people’s representatives” first and last names. Mr., year have proved to be not too attending the Foundation for Vir- should be subject encouraging. The last minute First, he adds $225 million to ing obligations we have made. Miss, Mrs. and Ms. are not the Rainy Day Fund to meet a Medicaid is a great example. ginia forum where they released to public hearings first names. retail binge, which was supposed a report on “core services.” The to have materialized, evidently constitutionally required deposit Higher than expected enrollment Respect. for our next economic downturn. growth and general infl ation in word “investment,” a popular To The Editor: Bring musical talent, or at has been a little slow in coming. code word for taxes, was used Retailers and analysts are won- Then, $32 million is deposited health care costs have driven up My name is Virginia T. Henry. least the ability to carry a into the Water Quality Improve- the cost of Medicaid. The $189 extensively. I am a member of the Kilmar- tune. dering if Christmas bonuses are Now that the crew in Rich- being spent on necessities rather ment Fund for purposes of Bay million that the governor put nock Planning Commission, on its Humor. cleanup. After which, $24 mil- into the budget maintains the mond raised our taxes in response PUD Ordinance Task Force, its Bring a trustworthy good- than niceties. And, while you to a temporary downturn in the might think this is just a prob- lion is provided to localities status quo in terms of services liaison to the Lancaster County hearted woman, preferably a for the purpose of meeting car offered. Sure, funds grew, but economy and received a windfall Planning Commission, and a real redneck southern belle who lem for retailers, it’s not. It can delivered by a rebounding one, also be a problem for state rev- tax demands. Another $189 mil- the costs grew faster. And, yes, estate broker who has personally can shoot pool, cook and lion goes to Medicaid to merely just as with one’s home budget, we can expect the Big Govern- done a rezoning for a 250-unit dance. enues. ment crowd to fi nd ways to spend That is why Governor Warner meet the costs of medical infl a- the Commonwealth is scram- PUD in Rockingham County. Truth. tion. Finally, $49 million goes bling for effective cost contain- the largess. Expect these “core Speaking as a concerned cit- Bring a diet and exercise should be lauded for showing services” to grow both in defi ni- restraint when he proposed to public education, while $396 ment measures. izen and after consulting with plan with incentives like cash million goes to address the trans- So, just as with a person’s tion and size. Jack Stodghill, head of Planners rewards. budget amendments for the Morris Dillingham FY2006 budget last week. More portation shortfalls, which are Christmas bonus at a time of and Architects, whose fi rm has Good health. traditionally not funded from rising heating costs, a state sur- Kilmarnock 30 years experience in designing Thanks for filling my stock- than most recent governors, he knows that the winds which have general revenues. plus can sadly be spent without zoning ordinances, and other pro- ing to the top. Before the gentle reader begins getting that much more. That fessionals concerning the matter Prosperity. created a $900 million “surplus” Merry Christmas are fi ckle. He thus shows proper to feel his blood pressure boil means there is little for a spend- of a public hearing versus “by Merry Christmas, from perceived “carelessness” ing spree of gifts of political To The Editor: right” implementation of Lan- Robert restraint by not enacting new programs which drive the base with his state tax dollar, please pork and other “niceties.” There are many wonderful caster County’s proposed PUD costs of business up. analogies in the popular story ordinance, it is the general con- It’s also important to note that “A Visit from St. Nicholas” sensus that the county’s consider- Happy Holidays (1823). ation of doing its PUD ordinance from the the “surplus” is actually revenue received minus revenue forecast. Yesteryear in Lancaster (1779-1823), although an Ameri- approval process “by right” is not Rapphannock Record It is not an actual forecast of rev- can poet and scholar, at that time in the best interest of the public. was clearly of English culture. By holding public hearings and enue received minus fully fund- (A reprint from the Decem- must not be killed or had in ing present state programs. “The children were nestled all by allowing additional input, espe- ber 23, 1904, issue of the Vir- possession while snow is on snug in their beds, while visions cially from neighboring landown- What is most striking about ginia Citizen.) the ground. Only wild turkeys dealing with the mind-boggling of sugar plums danced in their ers, PUDs have turned out far Skating now takes the place can be killed in snow. Game heads.” better for the community, devel- numbers of government is how of sleighing. December is wardens throughout the state the math is not particularly dif- “The moon on the breast of the opment and developer. The oppor- humoring the young folk. are having fines inflicted for new fallen snow, gave the luster tunity for the developer to offer fi cult – it just takes more zeroes. Wild turkeys are gallavant- killing or having in possession So, how does the governor spend of midday to objects below.” proffers to the concerned citizens ing around Irvington, several quail during this weather. “As dry leaves before the wild is not available with the “by right” of them havng tackled rem- (Transcribed by volunteers hurricane fl y, when meet with an approach. nants of garden foliage in the of the Genealogy and Research obstacle, mount to the sky.” The planning commission USPS (455-600) village. Center of the Mary Ball Wash- We understand these analogies, should not assume that it can speak Don’t forget that partridges ington Museum and Library.) and can easily visualize the scene. for the adjoining land owners, or But one of the most important is that the citizens will accept or wel- Rappahannock Record also the most obscure: come the new development within 27 N. Main St., P.O. Box 400, Kilmarnock, VA 22482-0400 “...then laying a fi nger aside of the vicinity of their properties, if Phone: 804-435-1701 • FAX: 804-435-2632 • Web site: www.rrecord.com Subscribe to the Record! his nose, and giving a nod, up the they have not been afforded the chimney he rose.” opportunity to preview the pro- Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Gaskins, General Managers Rappahannock Record Circulation Dept. Those of you familiar with posed plans and make comment. Robert D. Mason Jr., Editor British sitcoms on television will It is the duty of the planning J. E. Currell, Publisher, 1927-1993 P. O. Box 400 • Kilmarnock, VA 22482-0400 recognize the gesture: When the commission and board of super- Published weekly except Christmas week Member: Virginia Press Association British tell a secret, they nod, and visors, of any county, when dis- at Kilmarnock, Lancaster Co., Virginia. and National Newspaper Association. 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All items submitted for publication are subject to inclusion in digital or other electronic For papers mailed to other areas: Wicomico Church respect citizens’ rights to com- formats for use in other Rappahannock Record products. ment on propositions presented in ❑ $28.00 per year ❑ $22.00 per 6 months CASA thanks their counties. How to reach us: When there is an open and To reach members of the staff, dial the main phone number, 435-1701, and then ❑ $20.00 student the employee's extension when prompted, or use the e-mail address. its supporters honest dialogue with the con- ❑ Payment enclosed New ❑ Renewed ❑ cerned citizens over proposed Newsroom Staff: To The Editor: development, everyone benefi ts. Robert D. Mason Jr., editor, extension 25, [email protected] Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi, extension 23, [email protected] For the second year, The North- Otherwise you risk suspicion and Robb Hoff, extension 24, [email protected] ❑ Bill me ❑ Charge to or fadfaf ern Neck CASA sold Frasier Fir discontent among your citizenry, Reid Armstrong, extension 22, [email protected] Christmas wreaths as its annual as is evidenced already from what Katherine Shrader, extension 22, [email protected] fund-raising event. I’ve seen and who I’ve talked to William R. Fix, copy editor, extension 24, [email protected] Name:______A total of 600 wreaths were over this issue. Advertising Staff: (address e-mail to [email protected]) sold, almost double the sales of How many PUDs do you think Chris McClintock, manager, extension 13; Address:______last year. Proceeds will be used for will be proposed each year? One, K.C. Troise, extension 19; recruiting and training CASA vol- two, maybe three? Is it that incon- Marilyn Bryant, extension 11; Rachael Gano, extension 15 unteers who are appointed by the venient to the planning commis- Production Staff: City:______State:_____ Zip:______court to represent the best interests sion and board of supervisors to (address e-mail to [email protected]) of a child involved in court pro- be available for a public hearing Wayne Smith, manager, extension 17; ceedings. Often the children are that will be held on a date and Joe Gaskins & Gloria Bosher, extension 17; Telephone: ______Susan Faulkner, extension 18; victims of child abuse or neglect. in a place where they are already Brenda Burtner, extension 16; CASA thanks June Swanell and scheduled to be for county busi- Sharon Daniel, extension 17. Credit Card No.: ______her committee of Rappahannock ness? Publishing/Business Staff: Westminster–Canterbury residents Is it worth risking the respect Frederick A. Gaskins, president, extension 20, [email protected] which consisted of Ginny Louisell, and support of your tax-paying Bettie Lee Gaskins, treasurer, extension 21, [email protected] Kate Oliver, CPA, accounts payable, extension 21, [email protected] Expiration Date: ______Betsy Haley, Ginny Knull, Jan constituents, by denying them this Gladys Larson, accounts manager, extension 14, [email protected] Holberg and Mary Ellen Miller. opportunity? Ann Shelton, accounts manager, extension 12, [email protected] The committee conducted a spe- I think not. Subscriptions: Signature: ______cial sales campaign within RW-C, Virginia T. Henry Anna Ticer, circulation manager, extension 16, [email protected] resulting in the sale of about 100 Kilmarnock Letters to the Editor Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Dec. 23, 2004 • A5 Thanks to friends strength to endure. Think globally, act locally God bless you and have a To The Editor: joyous Christmas. To The Editor: Ever since my diagnosis last Joan Gorman Enclosed is a poem I was inspired to write recently while January, friends have been a con- Weems pondering the threats of terrorism and outright warfare in too stant in my life. I have truly been many countries around the world. blessed by their outpouring of Improve fuel It came to me that individually we can’t effect positive change love through so many different economy standards “over there,” but we can work to make things better right where venues. we are. It’s sort of like that saying, “think globally, but act I shall never forget the day To The Editor: locally.” when the Garden Fairies arrived World Trade magazine reports It’s the Night Before Christmas at my home and proceeded to in its January issue that General “It’s the night before Christmas and all through the land transform my sidewalk borders Motors is on track to meet Chi- Wars are waging on every side—as man still fi ghts man. into a pathway of beautiful pan- na’s new fuel standards, to take That country attacks this one and this one hates another sies. Each and every day, I ven- effect in 2005. While everywhere orphans cry out for their mother. ture to my door to gaze upon my The article states that Chi- The reasons for fi ghting are older than dirt: little ones. They have given me nese standards for cars and This race, that religion, their country, our hurt. such pleasure. light trucks are tougher than the Now there’s no peace in like there was long ago, So many have delivered to me goals set in U.S. standards, and As they fi ght over ground which will stay when they go. delicious meals and words of become even more stringent by We can’t bury our heads and hope it will stop. support. I looked forward to the 2008. And we can’t clean up later with bucket and mop. relief from cooking and espe- If GM can do it for China, But we can send our prayers to the one Lord above, cially those visits. why has our government been Since some clearly forget that his message is love. Also, visits to me when I was comparatively easy-going in the And we can love each one, each soul we meet today. in the hospital were so appreci- fuel economy standards and We can feed some and cheer others we meet along the way. ated. The tokens of love friends deadlines they set for domestic For we’re all in this together, we share the same home. have graciously bestowed upon vehicle production? On planet Earth we’re all neighbors, wherever we roam.” me have fi lled my heart. The question assumes a spe- I still look at you the same way I want to take this time to cial force, when one remembers Dear neighbors, may God’s blessings surround us all in express how overwhelmingly how publicly this White House even after all these years. 2005. touched I have been by every- has focused on solutions to the Joan McBride one’s support and concern, and energy shortfall from its fi rst Love Mollusk how blessed I feel by their devo- days in offi ce. tion. It truly has given me the Jerry Peill Wayne Morattico 12/27/72 Animal Tails By Audrey Thomasson A Cool A few months ago the Knauths Yule logs crackle in the fi re- adopted a Golden Retriever puppy place keeping the house warm as Jack’s playmate. By coinci- and cozy while outside rain falls dence they named her Jill and the Merry Christmas silently on the creek. A Christ- circle was complete. mas tree occupies a corner of the This is Jack’s second Christmas from . . . room, its bare branches yet to be with his family. As dad throws adorned. another log on the fi re and mom Curled up and napping on the decorates the tree, Jack stretches sofa in front of the fi re, Jack out on the sofa content in knowing dreams of sugarplums dancing in that he won’t be going anywhere— his head. Well, maybe not sug- making this one cool yule. arplums. More like milk bones. Each year, thousands of pets are Or squirrels. Yeah, squirrels. His given as gifts only to be surren- paws start twitching as he dreams dered to shelters a few months of chasing squirrels up a tree. later because they didn’t work out. Jack is a 10- year-old Shar-pei/ This holiday, instead of selecting black Labrador mix whose self- an animal for someone, wrap up appointed job is to watch over his food bowls for under the tree, then kingdom—the neighborhood and Jack take them to choose their own per- cove that border Hughlette Point fect pet. Preserve at the Chesapeake Bay. Jack proved to be a perfectly Did your beloved pet compan- He is affectionately referred to as behaved guest who stayed close ion pass away this year? Memo- the Mayor of Hughlette Point by to the house and avoided cars. rialize their memory by having his dad, Peter Knauth, because of He reminded his rescuer so much them included in a special tribute his devotion to neighborly duty of her childhood duo of family column. Email your name and like checking on the few residents dogs— Jack of Jill—that she phone number along with the nearby, even accompanying one named him Jack. After a couple pet’s information to animal Route 3 • Downtown Lively • 462-6260 elderly neighbor on her walks. But of weeks, Jack was turned over to [email protected], or mail to his mom and dad are his primary a foster couple more equipped to Animal Tails c/o Rappahannock Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11 am-5 pm responsibility, so he takes it upon fi nd the perfect home for him. As Record, P.O. Box 400, Kilmar- himself to do little things for them breeders and trainers of Labrador nock, VA 22482. The deadline is like warming up the master bed show dogs, their belief has always January 4. each night before they retire and been ‘the right parents are more Lancaster County give him the heave-ho. important than selling puppies.’ It Animal Welfare League: 435-0822 or took three months to connect with 462-0091. Jack especially enjoys his creek. Dogs: Mix breeds, 2 yrs, 3 M/F, Wading into the chilling waters he Jack’s perfect parents, but it was medium size. Brownie, F, Bear, M, 1 will patiently wait for a fi sh to worth the wait. yr, both fixed. Penny, shepherd-mix, swim by and then quickly dunk The Knauths and their 10-year- 4 yrs, F, choc, spayed, 80 lbs. Sparkle, old Chesapeake Retriever, Duch- F, 2 yrs, AKC husky, H/W neg, all shots. his head in for a snack. Heron, Sandy, 8 mos, neutered, blond. Trixie, beware. This pooch does not share ess, were mourning the loss of Lab-mix, F, 1 yr, blk, spayed, all shots, his catch with free-loading wild- Duke, their Chessie of 14 years. h/w neg. Little Girl, hound, 6 mos, life. So, beat it or he’ll chase you “At fi rst, we didn’t want another blk/wh. Rusty, brown dachshund, 11 dog,” Robin Knauth explained. yrs. Princess, Lab-mix, 6 mos, blk/wh, down the beach all the way round spayed. Sparky, border collie/cocker- the point. “But we missed Duke. Duchess mix, M, 7 yrs, brw/wh. Ahhh, a dog’s life. Ain’t it was so depressed we decided to Cats: Call. grand. try a rescued dog in need of a Pigs: Mama pig and 12-week old pig- home. Jack fi t right in. He is the lets. But it wasn’t always this cushy Lancaster Animal Shelter: $20 fee. Call for Jack. One of his fi rst experi- most fantastic dog. We have never 462-7175. ences in this world left an impres- had any problems with him such Cats: 2 F, 4 mos, 2 yrs. 1 calico, 1 sion he will never forget. as chewing, house breaking, or black. running off. He was absolutely Friends of the Shelter: 435-0737. At barely eight weeks of age, Animals First: 462-5067. Jack was dumped on the side of perfect from day one.” the road next to a stand of mail- Perhaps because of a car ride Northumberland County Friends of Northumberland County boxes. Lost and scared, he huddled that dumped him away from his Animal Shelter: 435-2597. under the mailboxes waiting for litter, Jack does not want to leave Dogs: Gracie, 4 mos, brindle. Boomer, his family to come back. People the house. According to Robin yellow Lab/chow-mix, M, l0 mos. Foxxy, Holiday came by and tried to coax him into and Peter, as soon as he sees the F, l yr. Samson, yellow Lab, M, 3 yrs, neutered, all shots. Jack, collie-mix, M, their car, but the confused puppy family car, he runs and hides. As a l0 mos, neutered, all shots. Sheba, red wouldn’t budge. A couple of days result, they hire pet sitters to stay husky-mix, F, 7 mos. Husky/shepherd- later when a nice lady offered him with him rather than force him to mix, F, l0 mos. Savings a ride, he took it. go on trips. Puppies: 2 yellow Lab-mix, M/F. Chartered university idea is right for Virginia Ladies Apparel by Chris Braunlich ing hospitals in recognition of the everything through the bureaucrats. A few years ago, every time adaptability needed in modern med- George Mason University the president of America’s second icine. Education is no different. arranged for its partner foundation oldest university—The College of Accountability would remain in to build its most recent dormitory William and Mary—wanted to erect the form of boards appointed by and building. By using private funds, the a temporary riser on campus for a accountable to the governor with Northern Virginia campus avoided Sale • Sale • Sale special event, he had to seek per- oversight reports still submitted to the “two-fi sted supervision” that mission from a state bureaucrat in the General Assembly and to state squanders so much state money. Richmond. agencies. The building was completed fi ve % Thankfully, that sort of annoying A carefully crafted individual- months early at a savings of $7 Additional 20 off “Mother, May I ?” regulation has ized charter agreement, a contract million. The downside is that pri- been abandoned (as long as he between the state and the univer- vate foundations aren’t in a posi- sends a list of events at the start sity, could go a long way towards tion to do that everywhere, on every of the year), but the more expen- expanding Virginian’s accessibility building—so the waste of taxpayer sive and infl exible regulations that to higher education by enabling money goes on and on. All Sale stifl e growth remain—and are the universities to enhance fi nancial Colleges would have the option subject of the “chartered university” aid packages and supply additional of managing their own human concept now being discussed in the funding to accommodate the bur- resource, information technology Commonwealth. geoning number of Virginia high and fi nancial management opera- Merchandise In short, the chartered university school seniors. tions, and be permitted to invest all idea would give any of Virginia’s Unfortunately, this last point tuition, fees and other locally gen- Starting Thursday, December 23 15 four-year higher education insti- appears to have unnerved some who erated money and plow the invest- tutions more fi nancial fl exibility view “additional funding” as a sur- ment yield back into the university. and regulatory freedom. Universities rogate for “higher taxes.” Currently, the state grabs the funds would receive the institutional agil- The argument is even clearer that and doles it back to the colleges. ity necessary to attract more research taxpayers are already ill-served by The battle over the chartered uni- Closed funding, accommodate increased the current scheme of over-regula- versities proposal comes down to student growth, and more effi - tion on state university functions. a battle over control, and whether Christmas and New Year’s Day ciently and effectively secure cost University construction programs that control should be centralized in savings that could hold down tuition are hamstrung by procedures requir- Richmond or responsibility placed increases or strengthen university ing approval from the state for at the university level. Those who programs. every project or change in a proj- believe that accountability and 24 W. Church St. , Kilmarnock, VA Sadly, Gov. Mark R. Warner has ect, adding 20 percent or more to responsibility should go hand in been reluctant to endorse this move the cost of construction and creating hand, who support placing decision- 435-2200 towards 21st century higher edu- signifi cant delays. making closest to the customer, and cation governance—despite similar For example, one state college who know from experience there is moves to grant university fl exibility has complained that the cost of a nothing magical about edicts from Mon.-Sat. 10-6 • Sun. 12-4 in other states, among them Massa- simple roof replacement skyrocked the state capitol should have no chusetts, Texas, Arizona and North by $40,000 because of interference doubt about what needs to be done. Dakota. Virginia has already granted from the state. Longwood Univer- (Braunlich is a former member of Petites Missy Plus virtual independence at the Uni- sity’s replacement of its Rotunda the Fairfax School Board and vice versity of Virginia and Virginia (destroyed by fi re) was delayed by president of the Thomas Jefferson Commonwealth University teach- months because of the need to route Institute for Public Policy.) A6 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Dec. 23, 2004 Local News Country Gourmet Mr. and Mrs. Al Cioppa have week. returned to their home on Jarvis Miss Mary Lamberth and Affordable Elegant Catering Creek after visiting family and Kevin Jones of Richmond were friends in New England and Sunday guests of her grand- Los Angeles, Calif. En route mother, Mrs. M. B. Lamberth. Carolyn Scarbrough home they were in Dallas, Christmas guests of Mrs. Lam- 453-5574 Texas, on business. berth will be Mr. and Mrs. Miss Sara Blankenship of Fred Lamberth and Miss Mary Ridgewood, N.J., and David Lamberth of Richmond, Mr. Patricia Prillaman Blankenship of Kettering Uni- and Mrs. Bruce Lamberth and 529-5415 versity in Flint, Mich., have son, Christopher, of White A creative approach to home entertaining, arrived to spend Christmas with Stone, Miss Cathryn Lamberth their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim of Staunton and Mr. and Mrs. receptions & civic functions Blankenship, on Jarvis Creek. Doug Joyce and children of Mrs. Charles Pond of Rappa- New Jersey. hannock Westminster-Canter- Ryan Christopher, Sarah Shel- bury is with her son-in-law and ton, Wade Bishop and Ryan daughter, Mr. and Mrs. David Conway, all of Longwood Uni- Sutton, in Hayes, for the hol- versity, are at their respective iday. The Suttons’ daughter, homes for the holiday. Kathryn, of Longwood Univer- Mr. and Mrs. Gary Swift It’s “inventory time” and sity, their son and family, Mr. enjoyed a week at the Boars Head and Mrs. Jimmy Sutton and in Charlottesville recently. Leslie of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. R.D. Baskerville of we’d rather sell it and Mrs. Pond’s niece, Kath- Rappahannock Westminster- ryn Atkins of Beaverdam, will Canterbury is leaving this week join the family for the holiday. to spend Christmas with her than count it ! Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Proc- son and his family, Mr. and tor and Mr. William Proctor Mrs. Steve Baskerville, Kate were in Charlotte, N.C., last and Eric, in Norfolk. week with their children, Mr. Mr. and Mrs. John Brauer 2 Days Only ! and Mrs. Brad Lipsteuer and were in Lynchburg several days children, Bradley and Ella and last week with her brother-in- Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Colliver law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Monday & Tuesday, Dec. 27 & 28 and son, Braydon. Marshall Cocke. W. R. Keyser is recuperating nicely at home after having STOREWIDE had surgery at Henrico Doc- tor’s Hospital in Richmond last week. Mrs. Keyser is recover- Births ing from a fall in Kilmarnock % % on Thursday. to off Mr. and Mrs. Carter Harding 20 75 were in Myrtle Beach, S.C., for Mr. and Mrs. David Bednarczyk several days recently. Mrs. Paul Boone has returned to Morehead City, N.C., after You don’t want to miss Bednarczyk-Gallicchio wed spending several days with her sister, Ms. Maxine Somervell, this SALE ! Colleen Gallicchio and David Franklin Park, N.J., cousin of the in Ocran. Bednarczyk were united in mar- bride, was the ring bearer. Mr. Ron Bolle hosted 20 riage November 6, 2004, at White Rebecca Marshall of Middle- members of the Bluff Point Stone Baptist Church. The cer- sex County, friend of the bride, Ecumenical Men’s Breakfast The Staff of emony was offi ciated by pastor served as mistress of ceremonies. Group at his home on Jarvis Dennis Martin. Edith Houghton of Kilmarnock Creek Sunday morning. Ross’s Rings & Things The bride is the daughter of was the organist. AO Krista Smith, USN, sta- Mrs. Laura Hough of Gloucester A rehearsal dinner hosted by tioned at Fallon NAS, Nv., Jameson McNab Scott and Robert Gallicchio of the groom’s parents was held at is here to spend the holidays Wishes Everyone A Urbanna. She is a graduate of Bel Air Mansion in Lively. with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joey and Tish Scott announce Sommerset County Vo-Tech in Following the wedding, an out- Wayne Smith. the birth of their son, Jameson Joyous Holiday Season ! Sommerset, N.J. She is employed door reception was held on the Mrs. Paul Ticer had her McNab Scott, born at Wil- with Hair by Sarah in Hartfi eld. lawn of the mansion. daughter and granddaughter, liamsburg Community Hospital We’ll be closed Dec. 29 thru Jan. 2 The groom is the son of Mr. After a honeymoon in Riveria Mrs. Kay Weaver and Lydia December 5, 2004, at 7:48 a.m. re-opening Mon., Jan. 3 and Mrs. David Bednarczyk of Maya, Mexico, the couple reside Weaver, of Mechanicsville, The baby weighed 8 pounds and Belle Vernon, Pa. He is a gradu- in White Stone. spend several days with her last was 22 inches long. ate of Bell Vernon High School His grandparents are Joe and and is employed by Christchurch Darlene Scott of Lancaster and Ross’s Rings and Things, Ltd. School in Middlesex County. Joe and Phyllis Swack of Ste- Ruth Thompson of Middlesex phens City. His great-grandpar- 200 Irvington Rd. • Kilmarnock • 435-3529 County, a friend of the bride, ents are James and Barbara Monday-Friday 9-5 • Saturday 9-4 served as matron of honor. Cheryl Revere of Lancaster and Joe Scott Cojacar of Franklin Park, N.J., Sr. and the late Stella Mae Scott cousin of the bride, was the of Salisbury, Md. bridesmaid. Erica Bednarczyk of Fayette City, Pa., cousin of the groom, was the fl ower girl. Brian Bednarczyk of Belle Vernon, brother of the groom, was the best man. Mitchell Duda of Charleroi, Pa., friend of the groom, was the groomsman.  Ushers were John Evans of White Stone and Toby Blake of Middle- sex County. Nicholas Cojacar of

Mr. and Mrs. Justin Michael Forbes 25% to 75% OFF Selected Fall & Winter Clothing Forbes-Weidner wedding held • Wedding Stephanie Leigh Weidner and cus. She is a 2000 graduate of Come on in and join our rewards program. Invitations Justin Michael Forbes were mar- Damascus High School and has ried June 12, 2004, at St. Paul’s a bachelor’s in government from • Bridal Catholic Church in Damascus. the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Kristen and Emily Weidner, She is a marine safety offi cer in Great Savings for You! Accessories sisters of the bride, were maids of the Coast Guard. honor. Bridesmaids were Morgan The groom is the son of Mr. Armstrong, Lauren Hurly, Kelly and Mrs. Chris Smith of Fairport   (    ( ! "#  Vandenberg and Carly Smith. and the late Allen Forbes. He All Occasions Sean Forbes, brother of the is a 2000 graduate of Northum- groom, was best man. The Hon- berland High School. He has Cards & Gifts orable Tristram Hyde IV, Chris a bachelor’s in marine science Lancaster Square•Kilmarnock Stephens, Chris Smith and Colin from the Coast Guard Academy 435-3199 • M-F 9:30-6 Smith were the groomsmen. and is serving on the cutter For- Sat 9:30-5 The bride is the daughter of ward. retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. and The couple is stationed in Mrs. John Weidner of Damas- Hampton Roads.

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Home Safety Daily Mail All Giftware and Christmas Merchandise Checks Pick Up 50% – 75% OFF Through January 4th! For more information call 230 Virginia Street, Urbanna Va. • 804.758.3003 436-1808 AWL to issue Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Dec. 23, 2004 • A7 spay rebates The Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck will again STYLISH EYES offer a reduced-fee spay and neuter program for permanent Closed noon on Christmas Eve residents of Lancaster, Northum- berland, Richmond and Westmo- & will reopen on Mon., Jan. 3, 2005 reland counties in January and February. In case of emergency, call Patricia at 435-2646 The 50 percent rebate program applies only to dogs and cats and does not exceed $50 per animal. The rebate applies only to steril- ization surgery charges. No other services are covered. Owners must make an appoint- ment with a veterinarian of their choice, pay the bill and send proof of payment to the Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 975, White Stone, VA 22578 no later than March 15 to be eligible for Custom Decorating, Accessories and Gifts the rebate. Participants enjoy the 108th Holly Ball. Millions of animals are killed 18 S. Main St. • Kilmarnock, VA • 435-1783 each year in the U.S. because there are not enough good homes for them. The solution in which 109th Holly Ball celebration every pet owner can participate is to have their companion ani- Do you mals spayed or neutered. This reduces the suffering of animals ... planned for Tuesday, Dec. 28 and saves taxpayers the expenses The 109th Holly Ball will the “Queen of Holly,” the Holly The gala will begin at 8 p.m. of picking up, housing and kill- be celebrated Tuesday, Decem- Ball enjoys a rich tradition The presentation of debutantes ing dogs and cats. ber 28, 2004, at Indian Creek of responding to the fi nancial begins at 9 p.m. with a grand Call 435-0822 for further infor- I’m Forty Yacht and Country Club by needs of neighboring localities. procession and a fi gure per- mation. debutantes, their families, and The Tidewater Foundation, the formed by debutantes and their friends. arm of local philanthropy for escorts. At 10 p.m., guests pay Originating in 1895 by John the Holly Ball, distributes pro- tribute to former queens. The Mayfair House We love you, Bob. Armistead Palmer whose vision ceeds to civic, educational and gala culminates at 11 p.m. with it was to honor a local belle as charitable groups. the crowning of the queen. to host lecture Mayfair House in Kilmarnock on January 5 will host a program Colonial Williamsburg to host on “life changes in the elderly.” Ida Adams from the Bridges Partial Hospitalization Program 57th Antiques Forum in February will share information about fun issues concerning the loss of inde- sassy The 57th annual Colonial Wil- Tassel-Making, Introduction to Special lodging rates are avail- pendence, grief, declining health, liamsburg Antiques Forum, “The Stoneware, Introduction to 17th- able for forum guests. Hotel rates dementia and transition from sophisticated Discerning Eye: A Closer Look and 18th-Century Graphics, A for single or double occupancy independent living to blended at American Antiques,” will be Sampling of Samplers from the per room per night at the Wood- families, assisted living or nurs- ladies apparel • accessories held in early 2005 at Colonial Colonial Williamsburg Collec- lands Hotel and Suites are $70 ing home care. Williamsburg’s DeWitt Wallace tion, and Arms of Early Amer- and $99 including continental The lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. Decorative Arts Museum. ica. Bus day trips will tour breakfast; at Colonial Houses, Adams will be available follow- Forum sessions are scheduled Suffolk, Ahoskie, N.C., the $130, $155 and $265; and at Wil- ing the lecture to meet with fami- February 6 through 10 and Feb- Green Mountain region of south- liamsburg Inn, $115 and $199. lies privately if needed. ruary 27 through March 3. ern Albemarle County, King and Taxes are not included. For The Mayfair House is at 460 Oh Speakers will include Sothe- Queen County and Northampton reservations, call 800-261-9530, South Main Street in Kilmar- by’s Institute of Art director J. County. Monday through Friday from nock. For more information, call What Fun Thomas Savage, author and fur- Conference registration must 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 435-9896. niture historian Luke Beckerdite be made in advance, including a IT IS TO SA V E and antiques dealer Leigh Keno $530 registration fee per person who will explore fakes and forg- and full payment of all optional Semi-Annual Sale Now in Progress eries, new discoveries and more. program fees, $85 per person Colonial Williamsburg experts, per bus trip and $60 to $75 per “on the corner in white stone” collectors and scholars will person for workshops. The reg- • present a series of illustrated istration fee includes the open- “best little shop in the northern neck” lectures and video-assisted work- ing reception, all presentations, m-s • 10-5 436.9606 shops on 18th-century furniture, continental breakfasts, coffee maps, ceramics, textiles, paint- breaks, afternoon refreshments, a ings, metals and latest acquisi- closing reception and dinner and tions. a Colonial Williamsburg admis- Forum guests may register for sion ticket valid for the duration optional hands-on workshops as of the conference. After Christmas Sale well as tours of private historic To register, contact the homes in the region. Hands-on conference registrar at workshops with Colonial Wil- 757-220-7255, 800-603-0948, on all Christmas items liamsburg experts will include [email protected], or fax Introduction to Passementerie: 757-565-8921. Kilmarnock Starting Monday, December 27 Unique Jewelry • Personalized Gifts parade will Art & Antiques • Whimsical Home & Garden Accessories

air on TV 422 Chesapeake Drive (next to Peppers) Woman’s World, produced by White Stone, Virginia Welch World and Associates of Gloucester, will air the 26th annual Debbie Davis 804-436-8300 Kilmarnock Christmas Parade on cable television Channel 24. Monday - Saturday 10 am-5 pm • Sunday 1-5 pm The show will be broadcast RED HAT December 29 and 30 and January 3 “Making Memories since 1969” and 4 at 10 a.m. and at 7 p.m. The parade featured some 30 lighted fl oats. It was fi lmed by Eckhard’s SPECIAL Marian Lee Walker. Brig. Gen. William C. Louisell The parade committee met last Thursday evening to begin plan- New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner ning for 2005 and also to determine Louisell what could be done to make next 86 South Main Street • Kilmarnock, VA year’s event even better, said parade Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Cocktail (804) 435-1302 • 1-888-2 BURKES organizer Carol Lee Ashburn. After “Making Memories since 1969” to review reviewing a tape of the parade, the Baked Fillo Cigars committee, in conjunction with the Kilmarnock Police, unanimously Shrimps Tempura Army book decided to ban all ATVs, Go-karts Retired Brig. Gen. William and motorized bikes that are not Wild Mushroom Soup C. Louisell will review The licensed to be driven on the high- Regulars: The American Army way for 2005. 1898-1941 by Edward M. Coff- The action was taken for safety man at Books and Coffee on purposes after it was reported that Twin 8 oz. Lobster Tails January 6 from 11 a.m. to noon some ATVs were out of control at the Lancaster Community during the parade, said Ashburn. Black Angus N.Y. Chesapeake w/Hollandaise Library. Coffee and cookies The committee thanked all who will be served from 10:30 to 11 helped in any way to make Kilmar- Surf and Turf - 8 oz. Lobster & 6 oz. Filet a.m. nock’s 26th annual parade one of The Regulars is a social his- the best ever, added Ashburn. Black Angus Filet Mignon/Herb Butter tory of the U.S. Army from the Spanish-American War to Zwiebel Braten Pearl Harbor. In that period, the Writers invited Army was transformed from Baked Seafood New Orleans a frontier constabulary to the to read works professional force which dis- Jaeger Schnitzel tinguished itself in WW I. The Bay School Cultural Arts When WW II began, the U.S. Center on January 2 at 2 p.m. will Chicken Della Casa Army was only the 16th largest host the fi rst in a series of “Open army in the world. It was also Mike Sundays.” the army at Bataan and Cor- The series will continue on the White Chocolate Marscapone Cheesecake rigedor. It was upon that dec- fi rst Sunday of each month. imated professional cadre that The Bay School invites writers Bavarian Nut Ball its victorious successor was to read their prose, up to 2,500 built. words; up to fi ve poems of no Baked Apple Strudel Coffman’s approach is holis- more than 50 lines each; or fi ve tic. He covers the lives and for- haiku. Bee-Sting tunes of officers, enlisted men, Those interested should come their families and civilians in to the Bay School by 1:45 p.m. on the outside world who influ- the day of the event and sign up to Open Christmas Eve & New Years Day enced them. be included in the program. Brig. Gen. Louisell is an his- Coffee, tea and light refresh- Call (804) 758-4060 for reservations torian of all things martial and ments will be served. The events holds the Books and Coffee are free and open to all. The center Rt. 3 Topping across from Hummel Air Field attendance record. is on Main Street in Mathews. A8 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Dec. 23, 2004 In-home Massage Charlotte Baldwin Certified Massage Therapist Gift Certificates Available (804) 758-2126 • Cell (804) 695-4768

BOOTH’S LANDSCAPING CO. LAWN & GARDEN WORLD Happy Holidays To better serve you, the garden center will be open through out the winter! The Virginians barbershop chorus will visit Kilmarnock. Gift Certificates Available 25% off all trees & shrubs Mon. - Sat. 9-5 • 804-435-2800 • 85 N. Main St., Kilmarnock The Virginians to harmonize Jan. 22 Plenty of parking on Brent Street and in rear The 2004-05 “On Stage” series contin- Its mission is to provide wholesome, The On Stage performing arts series is ues January 22 with a return performance top-quality musicianship, combined with sponsored by the Rappahannock Founda- by The Virginians. The show begins at 7:30 enthusiastic showmanship for a variety of tion for the Arts. The series is funded by :LVKLQJ\RXD0HUU\ p.m. at the Lancaster Middle School the- gatherings, including national conventions, subscribers, friends and donors. Additional ater in Kilmarnock. local civic and fraternal meetings, banquets support for The Virginians concert is pro- &KULVWPDVDQGD1HZ

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Book given to museum Lancaster County History Book Committee chairman Audrey Smith (left) presents Steamboat Era Museum director Diane Jordon a copy of Lan caster County, Virginia, Where the River Meets the Bay signed by author Carolyn Jett. The book was pre- sented to the museum in memory of Dr. William B Graham who made large donations to the history book committee and the museum during his lifetime. “We wanted to do something in his memory,” Jett said. “Giving our book to the museum made the most sense. Without Graham, neither project would have been fxtáÉÇËá ZÜxxà|Çzá possible.”(Photo by Reid Armstrong)

Health screenings set Our offices will close at 12:00 p.m. in Reedville on Jan. 5 Friday, December 24 Residents of the Reedville stroke, aortic aneurysms which area can be screened to reduce can lead to a ruptured aorta, their risk of having a stroke. and hardening of the arteries Life Line Screening on Jan- in the legs, which are a strong and will reopen Monday, December 27. uary 5 will be at St. Mary’s predictor of heart disease. Also Episcopal Church at 3020 Flee- offered for men and women is a ton Road. Appointments will bone density screening to assess begin at 9 a.m. their risk for osteoporosis. A stroke, also known as a Each screening requires ten “brain attack,” is ranked as the minutes or less to complete. We will be closed Saturday, January 1 third leading killer in the world, A complete vascular screening and the second among women. package, including a stroke Through preventive screenings, carotid artery, abdominal aortic the risk of having a stroke can aneurysm and ankle brachial in observance of New Year’s Day. be greatly reduced. index screenings is $109. A Screenings are fast, painless complete vascular package, and low cost. They involve the with osteoporosis screening is use of ultrasound technology, $129. and scan for potential health To schedule an appointment, Bank of Northumberland, Inc. problems related to: blocked call 1-800-697-9721. Pre-reg- arteries which can lead to a istration is required. 6958 Northumberland Hwy. 110 Northumberland Hwy. 14953 Northumberland Hwy. 437 North Main Street Heathsville Callao Burgess Kilmarnock COLD WEATHER’S HERE! (804) 580-3621 (804) 529-6158 (804) 453-7003 (804) 435-2850 Keep us warm, dry and fed. Give us fresh clean Member Federal Reserve System Member FDIC water daily.- Animal Welfare League Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Dec. 23, 2004 • A9

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It is unclear what precisely served as qualifications for the guest list other than some Scan- dinavian heritage, name, inter- est or affinity for the traditions Gathering chairman Ole Righ of those northern nations. presents a plaque to Bob Denmark, Norway, Sweden Olson. and Finland have distinct food and holiday traditions that pro- love of all things Scandinavian vide a different and highly and proclaiming him “Viking pleasurable manner of celebrat- Earl of the Northern Neck.” ing Christmas. Special thanks go to Ole ReArrangements Some 85 people attended the Guests dance around the Christmas tree. Righ, who waves his Norwe- Scandanivian Affinity Group gian wand over everything as Room makeovers. ANN CARPENTER (SAG) gathering December 9 at chairman; Bo Herman, who Your things. Post Office Box 733 Your space. Indian Creek Yacht and Coun- mustard sauce, marinated her- mark, Sweden and Finland. served his special glogg, and Irvington, Virginia 22480 try Club (ICYCC). ring in various sauces, poached Dessert was Christmas rice the decorating committee of Cell 804.436.3169 This year’s delicious offer- salmon with salmon mousse, pudding with red currant sauce Joyce Bernard, Jean Olson and Fax 804.438.6459 ings consisted of smoked Nor- cucumber and Waldorf salads, and cookies baked by Anne Mary Alice Marks. Berit wegian salmon on toast and liver paté, Swedish meatballs, Marie Ottosen and Norma Wil- McCarty decorated the Christ- duck on endive with lingon- roast pork, Norwegian sau- helmsen. mas tree with her own hand- berries as hors d’oeuvres. The sage, assorted vegetables with During the celebration, a spe- made ornaments. The group We will be open Friday, December 24 Christmas buffet, or Julebord, a Scandinavian accent and cial plaque was presented to danced and the then sang the from 10 till ? consisted of gravlax with dill cheeses from Norway, Den- Bob Olson in recognition of his yuletide carols in a variety of languages. and re-open on Monday, December 27 Chris Christensen served as Folk art sculpture photographer. Adding also to Merry Christmas the festivities was strolling exhibit to open in accordionist, Frank Carley. The biggest thanks go to ICYCC and February 2005 chef Todd Keegan and staff who prepared and served the Happy New Colonial Williamsburg will bounteous Julebord of 2004. display a striking selection of outdoor folk art beginning in Year 2005, from a trade sign resem- bling an oversized pair of Mary Ragland Candy Terry spectacles and a colorful tobac- MasterCard 4265 irvington rd. conist clown to an enormous open mon.-sat. 10 or 11 till 4 or 5 VISA irvington, va. wooden watermelon and a 804-438-6636 www.baywindowdesign.com weathervane in the form of Lady Liberty. The “Outside In: Folk Art for Mugs...... $5.00 T-shirts...$15.00 the American Landscape” exhi- Hoodies..$25.00 Totes ....$10.00 bition will offer more than 40 Sweat Shirts...... $20.00 objects that illustrate the artis- 804-462-7255 tic side of early American al fresco decoration. It will be on display at the DeWitt Wal- Happy lace Decorative Arts Museum From left are Rosa Prescott and Jack Blaine. February 5 through June 2006, while the new Abby Aldrich Holidays! Rockefeller Folk Art Museum The Haven is given is under construction. Thank you for Long before the invention of neon, American cities and vil- shopping with lages were filled with colorful a chance on $15,000 us this year. signs and painted sculptures. Rosa Prescott of The Haven prize would provide welcome Penny Lane Antiques & Gifts Eye-catching shop signs and board of directors recently funds for carrying out The We look forward to trade figures identified prod- accepted a gift of a lottery ticket Haven’s mission of support and serving you in the ucts and services to entice on behalf of the shelter. services for victims of domestic NOW OPEN IN customers into individual busi- Prescott said the $15,000 violence and sexual assautlt. coming year. nesses. In addition to its The Lancaster Community Kilmarnock Antique Gallery commercial appeal, sculpture Library is selling 500 tickets in also adorned churches, schools, its annual lottery and has only a Jean’s Open Daily 10-5 houses, barns and public build- Lancashire few dozen left. A drawing will ings. At the top of most of these be held on January 8. The prize Bargain edifices perched a weathervane Lines is $15,000. Gifts for you and your home! in the form of an angel, a quill, Tickets are $100 each and a sheep or a rooster. These by Joan M. Foster up to 10 persons may share Center Great holiday selection. examples of “public sculpture” in the prize if they win. For Between Heathsville not only showed which way the Lancashire residents kept busy tickets, call 435-1838, or visit & Burgess wind blew, but also indicated last week preparing for Christ- the library on School Street in 144 School Street, Kilmarnock, VA the owners’ occupations or the mas. On Monday, several folks Kilmarnock. 804-580-2850 kinds of activities carried on went to Wal-Mart in Gloucester. 804-435-1207 within the buildings. Back home, residents watched the “After the widespread use of video “Fourth and One,” featur- www.pennylaneantiques.com electrified neon signs began in ing Joe Gibbs. In the afternoon, the 1930s, sculptural architec- folks watched “The Unsinkable tural decoration fell from fash- Molly Brown.” ion and much of the visual On Tuesday, Jay Jarvis and JEWELRY appeal of the built environment Herbert Carter led a gospel music was lost,” said Jan Gilliam, sing-along. Residents played

Happiest Thank you manager of exhibition plan- Bingo in the afternoon. Christine Holidays ning. “Weathervanes, painted Thompson was the big winner. FACTS for your support signs and sculpture provided Brother Powers and Rudy Lee variety, beauty and interest to led a Bible study on Wednesday BY ROSS CHRISTIANSEN the landscape. Today, they are and focused on Mary and Joseph reminders of a time when visual and their part in God’s Divine surprises might be found on Plan of the Messiah’s birth. Folks Prehistoric man satisfied his need for adornment with the any street, around any corner played a “Christmas Name That horns, bones and teeth of animals, carved with surprising skill. or on the very tops of Song” challenge. These were often pierced to make necklaces or bracelets, or buildings—when whimsy and On Thursday, Marie Sivinski imagination were considered entertained with her keyboard worn as rings for the nose and ears as well as for the fingers.

Merriment essential ingredients of daily playing and the singing of Christ- & laughter life.” mas selections. Lucy Jett and You are invited to stop in and take advantage of our expert The Abby Aldrich Rocke- Thomas Hoar tied for highest advice and assistance in selecting jewelry as gifts or for any feller Folk Art Museum and scorers in Bingo during the after- purpose. the DeWitt Wallace Decora- noon. T.J. visited for pet therapy. tive Arts Museum are part of Residents enjoyed the music of the award-winning Museums Don Bassett and his band follow- of Colonial Williamsburg. The ing dinner. Wallace Museum is open daily Jean Luttrell accompanied Ross’s Rings and Things, Ltd. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from folks on piano for a hymn sing on Peace & Joy January to March. The new Friday morning. Residents cre- 200 Irvington Rd. • Kilmarnock • 435-3529 in 2005 Folk Art Museum, which will ated paper angels to hang on their Monday-Friday 9-5 • Saturday 9-4 be adjacent to the Wallace doors for the Christmas season. Museum, will open in October Special thanks to all of the 2006 with 11 new displays of groups who presented residents Open Christmas Eve folk art from the Colonial Wil- with gifts and blessed them with liamsburg collection. the singing of Christmas carols for your last minute gifts ! Admission to the museums throughout the week. Visitors of Colonial Williamsburg is included Boy Scout Troops, Lan- included in any multi-day caster High Key Club, Lancaster admission ticket or by one-day Middle School SCA and White or annual museums ticket. For Stone Baptist Church. program information, call Bingo was the feature of Satur- 757-220-7724. day morning. Rev. James Smith led a praise service in the after- noon. Worship service on Sunday Duncan & Drake wishes you a fashionable holiday season ! Don’t forget... was led by Morningstar Baptist We are closing Christmas Eve at noon and will Church. live stylishly Words of thanks to all who will re-open January 13, 2005 made this a wonderful week for the Lancashire family Have a Safe and Happy Holiday After XMAS Sale Starts Sunday, Dec. 26, 10 a.m! Happy Holidays from the Rappahannock Hang Ups Rapphannock Record 50% off All Christmas items & Gallery 30%-50% off selected clothing, shoes & accessories www.rappahannockhangups.com 30%-50% off other selected items at . . . 40%-60% off selected furniture Recycle your Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-2 74A S. Main St., Kilmarnock • (804) 435-6669 newspaper! Custom Framing • Fine Arts • Fun Stuff Store hours Monday & Wednesday thru Saturday 10:00-5:30 Sunday 10:00-4:00 • Closed Tuesdays Sports Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Dec. 23, 2004 • A11 Devils suffer 4th-quarter pounding; rebound for a year-end 70-45 win Scoreboard Boys basketball by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Varsity Lancaster’s varsity Devils split Lancaster 70, West Point 45 in regional competition last week Middlesex 65, Lancaster 57 for a 4-1 record. JV Middlesex scored 25 points Lancaster 57, West Point 20 in an impressive fourth-quarter Girls basketball effort last Monday to beat the Varsity Devils, 65-57. It was Lancaster’s Lancaster 39, Mathews 38 fi rst loss of the season. King William 56, Lancaster 16 The Devils rebounded last Middlesex 52, Lancaster 22 Tuesday, outscoring visiting West Point 52-21 in the second half for Upcoming Games a 70-45 rout. Boys basketball Montel Mitchell scored 11 (JV 6 p.m.; varsity 7:30 p.m.) points and Curtis Henderson 10 January 3: as Lancaster overcame a fi ve- Colonial Beach at W&L January 4: point halftime defi cit and outran Northumberland at Sussex the Pointers, 32-12, in the third King William at Rappahannock quarter. With the rally, the Devils January 5: took a 51-36 lead into the fourth Charles City at Northumberland period and secured the win with a King & Queen at Lancaster 20-9 run in the fi nal minutes. January 6: C. Henderson, who led all scor- Mathews at Rappahannock ers with 25 points, did most of Caroline at W&L his work in the second half with Girls basketball 10 points in the third period and (JV 6 p.m.; varsity 7:30 p.m.) another 11 in the fourth. December 29-30: Mitchell chipped in 17 for Lan- Northumberland at Middlesex Christmas Tournament caster, scoring all of his points in January 3: the middle quarters. He led with Middlesex at Rappahannock six of the Devils’ 11 points in the January 4: second period. Sussex at Northumberland West Point 18 6 12 9 -- 45 January 6: Lancaster 8 11 32 20 -- 70 Mathews at Northumberland (JV West Point -- Bondurant 4, only, 6 p.m.) Griggs 13, Medlin 17, Wills 7, Charles City at Northumberland Wise 0, Williams 0, Feuecht 2, (Varsity only, 7:30 p.m.) Green 0. Lancaster -- Mitchell 17, Har- ding 2, Veney 6, Scott 4, Lee 3, Means 2, Robinson 9, Armstrong Club 0, Jones 0, Wiggins 2, A. Hen- derson 0, Laws 0, C. Henderson Golf 25. Three-point goals: Robinson, Mitchell. Quinton Oaks ladies Middlesex 65, The Quinton Oaks Ladies Golf Lancaster 57 Association recently met for a Andre Fells scored 11 of his Christmas luncheon at the home of game-high 22 points in the fourth Carol Reese. After lunch, awards for quarter last Monday to lead Mid- the 2004 Ladies Tournament were dlesex to a 65-57 win over Lan- given. caster. In fl ight A, the low gross winner Fells led three double-digit Montel Mitchell of Lancaster goes airborne to defend a shot by was Terri Sartori; Joan Frie was scorers for the Chargers, who A. Wills of West Point. second. The low net winner was broke a 40-40 third quarter lock Betty Lou Dunn; Jill Reeves was with a 25-17 run in the fi nal min- the fi rst half, with 11 of his team’s Lancaster 13 7 20 17 -- 57 second. utes for the win. 30 points. Middlesex -- Parker 9, Arm- In fl ight B, the low gross was Middlesex had led by 10 at the Montel Mitchell scored 15 and strong 15, Fells 22, Mayo 1, Lorraine Holley; Juanita Miles was half before Lancaster outscored Jamie Veney 11 to lead homes- Bowens 18, Reed 0, Beverly 0, second. The low net winner was the Chargers, 20-10, in the third tanding Lancaster. Rollins 0, Washington 0. Three- Carol Uhlfelder; Sharon Dickens period to tie the game. The Devils will have two weeks point goals: Fells 3, Parker. was second. Fells got help in the fourth from off and resume play after the hol- Lancaster -- Mitchell 15, Har- Laura Robinson was closest to Alan Armstrong, who scored six iday break on Wednesday, Janu- ding 2, Veney 11, Scott 0, Lee 4, the pin on hole 3. Dottie Sites was of his 15, and Rashaan Bowens, ary 5, at home against King & Robinson 6, Armstrong 0, Wig- closest to the pin on hole 8; Gloria Lancaster’s Anthony Harding pulls away to avoid a collision as who put up fi ve of his 18. Bowen Queen. gins 6, A. Henderson 4, Laws 0, Smith closest to the pin on holes L. Medlin of West Point goes up for a basket. led the charge for Middlesex in Middlesex 17 13 10 25 -- 65 C. Henderson 9. 12 and 17. PJ Kienast won longest drive in fl ight A; Sara Goodwyn in fl ight B. Kienast was closest to the line in fl ight A, Lorraine Holley in Northumberland girls team fl ight B. Lady Devils edge Mathews Beat the Pro pins were given to Katharyn Deihl, Cheryl Putt, Dunn Lancaster’s varsity girls lost Lancaster -- Clark 0, Gibson Rogers, Gaines. invited to holiday tourney and Robinson. “Ringer” prizes were back-to-back to Middlesex and 15, Levier 5, Betts 5, R. Smith 0, Middlesex 52, Boys’ and girls’ basketball pion Middlesex playing Nor- awarded to Darlene Bean for low King William last week, but M. Smith 12, Randle 0, Turner gross for fl ight A and Judy Wise 2, Bishop 0. Three-point goals: Lancaster 22 teams from the Northern Neck thumberland. The fi rst day’s held on for a one-point win and Middle Peninsula will meet match-ups conclude at 7 p.m. for low net; and to Juanita Miles over Mathews earlier this week Gibson 2, Levier. Middlesex shut out Lancaster Mathews -- Bohn 0, Morris 7, in the opening quarter and gave over the holiday break for a with Middlesex facing district for low gross in fl ight B and Sara to improve to 2-4 in regional Thomas 0, A. Fitchett 3, Hall 4, two-day tournament at Middle- rival Mathews. Goodwyn for low net. play. up just nine points to the Devils L. Fitchett 9, C. Shomaker 0, in the first half last Monday to sex High School. On Thursday, December 30, Bean had the most birdies for Lancaster 39, Bridge 4, O. Shomaker 4, Crox- cruise to a 30-point win. The tourney opens at 1 p.m. the girls’ and boys’ consolation the 2004 season. Birdie pins were ton 2, Parker 2, Poteet 3. awarded to Bean, Kienast, Sartori, Mathews 38 Shaznell Burnett scored a on Wednesday, December 29, games will be played at 1 p.m. King William 56, game-high 19 points, including with the Lady Blue Devils of and 3 p.m., respectively. Joan Frie, Wise, Reese, Dunn, Lancaster took a four-point Goodwyn, Maggie Dennett, Sarah lead in the first half, then bat- Lancaster 16 13 in the fourth quarter, to lead Mathews playing the Lady The girls’ championship begins the Chargers in the 52-22 win. Trojans of Essex. At 3 p.m., at 5 p.m. and the boys’ fi nal starts Hayes, Reeves, Holley, Smith, Betty tled its way to a 39-38 win over King William’s Kelly White Hall, Faith Kauders, Miles, Rob- Mathews Monday night. was just five points short of Sherita Burse added seven the boys’ tournament begins at 7 p.m. points in the final period as with Essex taking on King & The cost of the tournament is inson, Rosie Carnahan, Pam Col- Ashley Gibson scored 10 of Lancaster’s team total last lins, Deihl, Linda Dennis, Bettye her 15 points in the second Tuesday. She scored 11 points Middlesex outscored Lancaster Queen. $7 for an adult all-day pass; all- 22-4 to open up a 12-point The second girls’ game begins day passes for students and senior Garner, Fran Henning, Kay Miller, quarter to give Lancaster a to lead the Cavaliers in a 56-16 Putt, Sites and Val Straughn. 23-19 lead at the half. romp of the Devils. lead. at 5 p.m. with defending cham- citizens are $5. Mathews kept the Devils in King William, with a 19-2 Even though Lancaster was check for just three points in opening run, scored more held scoreless in the first quar- the third period to take a 28-26 points in the first period than ter, the Chargers managed just lead into the final period. LHS Lancaster did in the contest. six points. Happy Holidays from the then rallied for a 13-10 run. The Cavs got scoring from Joy Burrell, who finished The Devils got five points 12 of their 14 players with with 12 points, scored 10 of from Gibson and three each Maria Ballard scoring eight Middlesex’s 12 points in the from Katia Betts and Madison and Tanika Moore chipping in second quarter to give the hosts Smith in the fourth quarter. seven. an 18-9 lead at the half. Rapphannock Record Smith finished with 12 Madison Smith and Nicole Katia Betts led Lancaster points. Turner did most of the work with seven points. Leslie Fitchett, with nine for Lancaster with Smith scor- Lancaster 0 9 9 4 -- 22 points, and Megan Morris, with ing eight and Turner seven. Middlesex 6 12 12 22 -- 52 seven, led Mathews. Lancaster 2 5 7 2 -- 16 Lancaster -- Sanders 0, Clark ✵ RAPPAHANNOCK ALMANAC ✵ Lancaster 11 12 3 13 -- 39 King William 19 17 8 12 -- 57 2, Gibson 4, Levier 3, Betts 7, Mathews 11 8 9 10 -- 38 Lancaster -- Sanders 0, Clark R. Smith 0, M. Smith 0, Randle White Stone/Grey’s Point Tides, Sun, & Moon – December, 2004 3, Turner 3, Bishop 0. Three- 0, Gibson 1, Levier 0, Betts 0, ^12/24^ ^12/244^ ^12/28^ ^12/284^ Smith 8, Randle 0, Turner 7, point goals: Gibson , Levier, Betts. Fri 12/24 Moonset 5:44 Low 3:43 0.0’ Tue 12/28 Sunrise 7:20 High 12:13 1.2’ Bishop 0. Sunrise 7:19 High 9:59 1.5’ Moonset 9:09 Low 6:27 0.0’ King William -- Moore 7, John- Middlesex -- Collier 4, Burse 7, Bowens 5, Beverley 2, A. Moonrise 3:11 Low 4:43 0.0’ Sunset 4:55 High 12:34 1.5’ son 1, Ballard 8, Jones 2, Davis n Sunset 4:52 High 10:16 1.2’ q Moonrise 6:41 Low 7:18 0.0’ 3, Jackson 1, White 11, Rogers Robinson 6, C. Robinson 0, ^12/25^ ^12/254^ ^12/29^ ^12/294^ 5, Gaines 3, Jones 4, Price 2, Burnett 19, Reed 0, Burrel 12. Sat 12/25 Moonset 6:43 Low 4:26 0.0’ Wed 12/29 Sunrise 7:20 High 12:51 1.2’ Pearson 1. Three-point goals: Three-point goal: Burse. Sunrise 7:19 High 10:41 1.5’ Moonset 9:44 Low 7:05 0.0’ Moonrise 3:55 Low 5:24 0.0’ Sunset 4:56 High 1:10 1.4’ o Sunset 4:53 High 10:57 1.2’ r Moonrise 7:41 Low 7:55 0.0’ ^12/26^ ^12/264^ ^12/30^ ^12/304^ Sun 12/26 Sunrise 7:19 Low 5:08 0.0’ Thu 12/30 Sunrise 7:21 High 1:29 1.2’ Fishing takes a dive Moonset 7:38 High 11:20 1.5’ Moonset 10:14 Low 7:45 0.0’ Moonrise 4:45 Low 6:03 0.0’ Sunset 4:57 High 1:45 1.4’ O Sunset 4:54 High 11:35 1.2’ s Moonrise 8:42 Low 8:31 0.0’ Full - 10:06 ^12/27^ ^12/274^ ^12/31^ ^12/314^ as cold fronts arrive Mon 12/27 Sunrise 7:20 Low 5:48 0.0’ Fri 12/31 Sunrise 7:21 High 2:08 1.2’ by Capt. Jerry Thrash Some boats caught their limit Moonset 8:27 High 11:58 1.5’ Moonset 10:40 Low 8:26 0.1’ of big and slot fi sh in the mid-bay Sunset 4:54 Low 6:41 0.0’ Sunset 4:57 High 2:22 1.3’ Surface water temps are p Moonrise 5:41 t Moonrise 9:42 Low 9:08 0.1’ approximately 46 degrees. The off Windmill Point on Sunday. NOAA temperature at the Ches- The most effective lures con- Corrections High Low Height tinue to be umbrella rigs, and PM times are in boldface type. apeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is 48 Piankatank River, Cherry Pt. -1:42 -1:44 86% Unusually high & low tides are also in boldface. degrees. 32 and 48 ounce ball-mojos Great Wicomico River Light 0:30 0:20 76% © BenETech 2004 ([email protected]) Deer hunting The storm system that blew with tomic plugs or tsunami, Smith Point Light 1:01 0:44 86% ches-bay or Storm shad trailed Cody Coates, 11, of Farnham last Monday through Wednesday shut down fi shing entirely. Last behind. killed his fi rst deer, a spike (Capt. Jerry Thrash operates buck, while hunting with Thursday through Friday the fi sh fed sporadically and were hard Queens Creek Outfi iters in Visit us at: www.chesapeakeboatbasin.com Jimmy Withers of Cull Hunting Mathews.) Club in Northumberland. He is to fi nd. Toll Free 877-482-4287- Local 804-435-3110 the son of Frankie and Angela Coates and the grandson of O Donnie and Eunice Jones and THE RECORD NLINE Mary Saunders. www.rrecord.com 1686 Waverly Ave. Kilmarnock, VA A12 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Dec. 23, 2004 RPRC to host NRA handgun You’ll Feel safety course The Rappahannock Pistol and Rifle Club Inc. will conduct Comfortable a National Rifle Association First Steps pistol orientation course January 14 and 15. With Us. NRA certified instructors Factory trained technicians. Graduates of the ACCA will teach the basics of safe gun Quality College For Contractors. Committed to quality handling and firearms familiar- ization to those interested in and service since 1954. Outstanding reputation. 24 learning safe gun handling. Hour emergency service. Financing avialable. And Chief instructor Bob Berry thousands of satisfied customers. said the course is the NRA Just a few reasons why you’ll feel comfortable with us. response to the public need for a firearm orientation for new gun purchasers. New handgun Established owners are encouraged to take 1954 the First Steps program for a hands-on introduction to the Toll Free safe handling and proper oper- 1-800-323-7478 ation of a handgun. www.chac-hvac.com The first steps course is a hands-on, model specific pro- gram, and teaches basic Kilmarnock • Gloucester • West Point • Tappahannock shooting skills. Successful completion of the course is accepted by local sheriffs as a prerequisite for obtaining a Concealed Carry Permit for Virginia. The course is broken into two, three-hour sessions. The  first three hours of classroom work covers the safe and proper handling of firearms, includ- ing information on gun parts, safety, cleaning and storage. Lancaster’s Jonathan George drives down the court with West Point defender H. Shreaves on his The second session is held at  Jewelry & Accessories heels. George scored 11 points to lead the JV Devils against the Pointers. the club range in White Stone and will put into practice the Cozy coats & Sweaters classroom topics with each stu- Holiday Decorations JV Devils coast to 57-20 win; dent firing their own handgun, under the supervision of the Books & Baby Gifts NRA instructors. To enroll or obtain addi- Gourmet Grocery add to fi ve-game win streak tional information, call Berry at 453-9402. by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi break on January 7 at home in the third period with a 12-3 The Lancaster High School against Rappahannock. run, then ran away with the JV boys basketball team held The Devils had three players contest in the fourth, putting For the most West Point to three points in score in double digits against up 20 unanswered points. complete sports the second half last Tuesday West Point. Jonathan George Trevor Henderson scored all while cruising to a 57-20 win led the pack with 11. Michael of his five points in the fourth coverage in over the visiting Pointers. Saunders and Kenny Wilson period and Wilson chipped in Lancaster and After Christmas Sale! The Devils, with an unbeaten put up 10 each. four. Eight Devil shooters Starts December 26th regional start, are now on a Lancaster blew open an scored in the final six minutes. Northumberland five-game winning streak. eight-point lead in the third West Point 6 11 3 0 -- 20 Counties, 30% – 50% Off Lancaster was scheduled to quarter, giving up three points Lancaster 13 12 12 20 -- 57 Christmas Decorations • Holiday & play Northumberland in a non- to the Pointers in the first three West Point -- Holmes 0, follow the district game earlier this week minutes, then shutting down Michos 0, Acree 0, Jordan 7, Winter Apparel • Other selected and will open Northern Neck West Point for nine minutes. Bristow 0, Doyal 3, Adams 0, Rappahannock Merchandise throughout the shop! District play after the holiday The Devils went up by 17 Parker 3, Cox 1, Shreaves 0, Fudella 6. Record Open All Year! Winter Hours: Jan. through Mar., Lancaster -- Saunders 10, Wed. through Sat. 10 – 5 • Sun. 1–5 Jones 6, Baker 0, Henderson 0, Kilmarnock, VA George 11, Gibson 5, Brown Rt. 33 & Rt. 1102 • Deltaville, Va. • (804) 776-0272 2, Taylor 0, T. Q. Henderson 804-435-1701 5, Carter 1, Wilson 10, Rice 7. www.rrecord.com Three-point goals: Jones 2.

Kenny Wilson of Lancaster drives for the basket in a JV game against West Point.

Lancaster’s Trevor Henderson sprints out of a pack of West Point defenders to chase down a loose ball.

435-1701 .... this number will get you places! Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Dec. 23, 2004 • A13

Bridge 435-1701 .... this number will get you places! Results

Eight tables of duplicate bridge were in play December 14 at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury. Winners north/south were first, Cynthia Birdsall and Doug Small; second, Al Jodrey and Charlie Smith; and third, Fran Blencowe and Terry Carter. Winners east/west were first, From left are commander Jerry Hawley, vice commander Rita Theisen, BMC Thomas Guest and Virginia Adair and Jim Hazel; captain Rick Cook. second (tie), Peggie Dent and Terry Taylor, and Rebecca Harger and Carolyn Reed. Flotilla 33 holds Change of Watch The next bridge for this group is December 28, at 1 p.m. U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary tion Milford Haven. an assignment for duty in Kodiak, Flotilla 33 recently held its annual The speaker was BMC Guest Alaska, to experience working Change of Watch dinner at Indian who discussed the role of the and living in another part of the Seven tables of duplicate Creek Yacht and Country Club. Auxiliary in providing support for country. bridge were played last week The ceremony formally dis- the Coast Guard. He thanked the Other guests were BM1 Chris at the Woman’s Club of Lan- charges current offi cers effective fl otilla members for their contri- Hurtle and BM2 John Holmes, caster. December 31 and new offi cers butions to boating safety through both stationed at Milford Haven Winners north/south were are sworn in for the next year. public education programs, rou- and vice commander Julian fi rst, Cynthia Birdsall and Arden Flotilla commander Jerry tine safety patrols, vessel safety Everly of Flotilla 3-10, and his Durham; second, Dianne Hawley was re-elected for 2005. inspections, search and rescue wife, Jean. Monroe and Babs Murphy; and Rita Theisen was elected vice- missions, servicing aids to navi- Flotilla 3-10 is assigned respon- third, Mary Andrews and Bar- commander. They were sworn in gation and as watch standers at sibility for the lower Potomac bara Hubbard. by Rick Cook captain of Coast Milford Haven. River and Chesapeake Bay to Winners east/west were fi rst, Guard Auxiliary Division 3 and BMC Guest, a native of Vir- Smith Point Light, and cooper- Ilva Doggett and Kay Williams; Chief Boatswains Mate Thomas ginia, related how he became a ates in training exercises with second, Martha En gard and Guest of U.S. Coast Guard Sta- Coast Guard member and sought Flotilla 33. Marilyn Snodgrass; and third, Carolyn Reed and Rebecca Harger. Bowling Exercise classes The Woman’s Club of Lan- caster held its monthly sand wich Results bridge on December 15. The clubhouse was beautifully deco- Ladies League to start January 3 rated and a delicious Christmas Cap’n Red’s Seafood won two games A Fit For Life 12-week exer- to improve muscle tone, fl exibility lunch was served. against TCH Oil Company when Alma The winner was Shirley Crock- STIHL MiniBoss™ George bowled a 335 set with games cise session is now organizing and feel better about themselves. of 104, 108 and 123. Elsie Henderson at White Stone United Methodist Classes meet from 9 to 10 a.m. ett with 4,620 points and Vir- Great for homeowners! rolled a 121 game, Emma Robertson Church. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri- ginia Adair was second with $ 95 a 103 game and Anna Luckham a Participants exercise to music days. The next session starts Janu- 3,420 points. The next sandwich 105 game. For TCH Oil, Marie Piccard bridge is January 19. For reser- MS 180 C bowled a 346 set with games of 122 while standing, sitting, on mats, ary 3. 199 and 126. Vicki White rolled a 318 set and using weights and elastics. To join, call instructor Carolyn vations, call Betty Thornton at 14” Bar with games of 103, 107 and 108. Greta They are mature adults who want Reed at 435-6207. 462-0742. Walker had a 106 game and Cindi Hol- lowell a 107 game. Vivian Callaway rolled games of 100 and 112. Northern Neck Surgical Services 12U Stingrays place fi fth in fi nal tourney won two games against Callis Seafood when Terry Stillman bowled a 361 set The Tri-River 12U Stingrays fi n- bles. Crittenden, Johnson, Baldwin M&S Builder’s Supply, Middle with a 171 game. Bev Benson rolled a ished fi fth in a 12-team fi eld in and Kevin and John Walsh each Bay Realty, Lancaster Sheriff’s 351 set with games of 103, 113 and their last tournament of the year. added hits. Offi ce, FDP VA Inc., Hundley Seed STIHL Farm Boss® 135. Betty Steffey had games of 103 Company, Lee’s Restaurant, Elite and 107 and Beverly Oren rolled a 106 The Stingrays opened the tour- The Stingrays had a successful Heavy-duty saw for nament with a 5-1 win over the fi rst season which included a fi rst- Construction, Big “L” Tire, Har- $ 95 game. For Callis, Mary Savalina bowled firewood! a 338 set with games of 124 and 127. Richmond Titans. Reggie Johnson, place trophy at the Duel at the vey’s Auto Parts, Rappahannock 329MS 290 Donna Thomas rolled a 336 set with Adam Baldwin, Alexander Critten- Dump Tournament in Chesterfi eld, General Hospital, Rappahannock 18” Bar games of 110, 111 and 125. Gayle Tractor Company, Farm and Home Conrad had a 329 with games of 104, den, and Travis Myers combined a second-place fi nish at the Glen 106 and 119. Andrea Marsh bowled in the pitching victory by spread- Allen Tournament, a fourth- and Supply of Kilmarnock, American a 117 game and Lillian Potter a 107 ing out fi ve Titan hits. fi fth-place fi nish. Standard Insurance Agency, Bank game. The Stingrays took command of The Stingrays thanked Morning of Lancaster, J&J Concrete Finish- Ye atman’s Forklift won three games ers and Discount Mobile Glass. against R.P. Waller when Pat Harris the game in the fourth inning when Star Builders and Real Estate, bowled a 335 set with games of 105 Myers and Adam Baldwin led off and 132. Clara Yeatman had a 301 set with walks. Alex Hall followed with games of 104 and 115. For R. P. with a bunt single which scored 13U Stingrays end play ® Waller, Ilva Jett rolled a 106 game and Myers. Chris Buzzell then blasted STIHL WOOD BOSS Ola Nash had a 103 game. Features improved anti- Yo ung Country won three games a three-run homer. $ against Lively Oaks Girls when Linda Hunter Faulkner had three hits, with a victory and a loss vibration system! 95 MS 270 C Lake bowled a 375 set with games of Johnson and Hall each had two The Tri-River 13U Stingrays had to adjust to base paths that 379 115, 127 and 133. Jo Anne Paulette rolled a 349 set with games of 104, 112 hits, and Drew Pitts and Crittenden split two games with the York- were 80 feet apart compared to 18” Bar and 133. Theresa Davis rolled a 349 set each added one hit. town Mariners to end a success- 60 feet in Little League and a with games of 104, 112 and 133. The- In the second game, the Sting- ful fi rst season. pitching mound that was 54 feet resa Davis had a 319 set with games rays lost 13-10 to the Chesapeake of 102 and 118. Cathy Savalina bowled In the fi rst game, the Stingrays from home plate compared to 46 a game of 119 and Janie Withers had Bay Express. The Stingrays gave won 9 - 2 behind the strong pitch- feet in Little League. a 103 game. For Lively Oaks, Nancy up 11 runs in the fi rst two innings ing of Kyle Hall and Nick Pryz- The Stingrays thanked Morn- Carter bowled a 340 set with games of and fell short in a rally at the end of byl who combined to pitch a two ing Star Builders and Real Estate, 110, 113 and 117. Barbara Roundtree the game. had a 304 set with games of 101 and hitter. M&S Builder’s Supply, Middle 111 and Jean Reynolds rolled a game At the plate for the Stingrays At the plate, Hall had three Bay Realty, Lancaster Sheriff’s of 108. , Devante Baker, Crittenden, and hits and Pryzbyl two. Will Bar- offi ce, FDP VA Inc., Hundley RAPPAHANNOCK TRACTOR High average: Gladys Sisson, 114; Pitts each had two hits. Morgan rack, Bubby Miles, Johnny Lewis, Seed Company, Lee’s Restaurant, Sandra Evans, 113; Lynn Gordon and Thomas and Myers each had a Jeremy Sayles and Devante Baker Elite Construction, Big “L” Tire, 544 NORTH MAIN STREET, KILMARNOCK, VA Nancy Carter, 111. double. Kevin Walsh and Buzzell High game: Terry Stillman, 171; Mary each added a hit. Mark Rhodes Harvey’s Auto Parts, Rappahan- 804-435-3161 Savalina, 168; Sandra Evans and Pat each added a hit. also reached base three times. nock General Hospital, Rappah- Harris, 166. In the third game, the Stingrays In the second game, the Sting- annock Tractor Company, Farm Standings beat the Hampton Roads Hurri- W L rays lost 6-3. Sayles had two hits. and Home Supply of Kilmar- Lively Oaks Girls 29 13 canes 5-3. Devante Baker pitched Baker, Hall, Pryzbyl and Rhodes nock, American Standard Insur- Yo ung Country 27 15 fi ve strong innings for the victory. each added a hit. ance Agency, Bank of Lancaster, Callis Seafood 21 21 Myers pitched the last inning to The Stingrays had a success- J&J Concrete Finishers and Dis- TCH Oil Co. 20 22 earn a save. Cap’n Red’s Seafood 20 22 ful season and improved from count Mobile Glass. Ye atman’s Forklift 19 23 At the plate, Baker had two dou- the fi rst tournament. The players N.N. Surgical Service 17 25 R.P. Waller 14 28 Men’s League On December 16, Evans Bowling eatley Kilmarnockva.com Center won three games against H&S eatley Printing who posted a dummy team. BB • All types For Evans, Louis Coates had the high ustom of cabinets set of 362 with games of 127 and 127 ustom Over 60,000 page views Bunks Mitchell bowled a 146 game in C a 356 set. Johnny Evans had a 126 C • Custom game. abinets Corian Counters D&L Marine Construction won two abinets Thinking about relocating here? C Since 1986 games and lost one against Cap’n C • Laminate and John’s. For D&L, Lacy rose had the Thinking about starting a business here? high set of 342 with a game of 130. all woods Doug Hundley rolled a 114 game. Steve Hinson bowled a game of 111. “Quality is our Business” • Designing Get the facts - it’s FREE! For Cap’n John’s, Herbert Hammock bowled the high set of 354 with a 144 Available game. Joe Hinson rolled a 120 game. Ernie George had a 109 game and 1281 Good Luck Rd. Benny Balderson a 106 game. Kilmarnock Lenny’s Auto Repair won two games and lost one against Sal’s 435-2709 Pizza. For Lenny’s, Curly Lewis had the high set of the week of 446 with games of 145, 149 and 152. Steve Edwards rolled games of 148 and 151. Frank Perkins had games of 119 and 115. For Sal’s, Wayne Candrey GLENNGLENN LESTERLESTER CO.,CO., INC.INC. had the high set of 399 with games WICOMICO CHURCH, VA of 139, 130 and 130. Kasey Kacper- ski rolled games of 120 and 118. Bill Hendershot had a 125 game and Clay Gill a 121 game. High game: Steve Hinson, 197; RIP-RAP Louis Coates, 194; Kasey Kacperski, 182; Bill Hendershot, 179; Dwayne Davis, 176; Johnny Evans and Wayne & ARMOR STONE Candrey, 175. High set: Louis Coates, 454; Curly Lewis, 446; Herbert Hammock, 430; Bill Hendershot, 429; John Forrester, INSTALLATION 428; Wayne Candrey, 426. High team game: Sal’s, 563; D&L, 545; Evans, 541; Lenny’s, 530; H&S, 523; Cap’n John’s, 520. High team set: D&L, 1,543; Evans, 1,524; Sal’s, 1,519; Lenny’s, 1,517; Road Building H&S, 1,475; Cap’n John’s, 1,472. High average: Louis Coates, 129; Lot Clearing •Do you know your town’s administration? •Where can you download useful town forms? Bill Hendershot, 125; Curly Lewis, Stone • Mulch •How many homes are in Kilmarnock? •Who were Kilmarnock’s former mayors? 124; Herbert Hammock, 121; Wayne Candry, 120. •What’s the average income in Kilmarnock? •What did Kilmarnock look like 25, 50, 100 years ago? Standings •How many businesses are in Kilmarnock? •Where can I get the latest town agenda? W L “Locally Owned Business for over 30 years” Evan’s Bowling 26 16 Lenny’s Auto Repair 23 19 These and many other questions can be answered at . . . D&L Marine Const. 23 19 FREE ESTIMATES Cap’n John’s 22 20 Sal’s Pizza 20 22 Call (804) 580-2020 • Toll Free 1 (888) 827-4400 www.kilmarnockva.com H&S Printing 11 31 A14 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Dec. 23, 2004 Vaccinations No Power? No Problem! Capt. Cichowicz visits Skipjacks club help prevent Paul A. Ryan, Inc. installs Olympian/Caterpillar Capt. Marc Cichowicz vis- ited the Skipjacks Northern generator systems to meet your home or business Neck Youth Shooting Club in whooping needs. Air-cooled units and transfer switches are also Kilmarnock on December 10. Capt. Cichowicz was home on cough available. Fully licensed and insured. Call 804-580-3217 Christmas leave. He deploys to Iraq December 23, and will The Virginia Department of assume command of his unit in Health is urging on-time vacci- Afghanistan in April. nation of children for the pre- He told the Skipjacks he vention of whooping cough, also called pertussis. The state aleCreek learned to shoot target rifles at nv Ma age 13 in a youth shooting club health department reports an ee UnderNewOwnership rin like theirs while preparing for increase in pertussis cases in r a his Eagle Scout merit badge. Virginia compared with last G Winterization He subsequently had a dis- year. tinguished shooting career on “Parents and caregivers andShrink WrappingSpecials a Marine Corps-sponsored Vir- should be sure that children FREESlipsfortherestofŔŒŒŖ ginia State junior team that receive all pertussis vaccina- won the Junior National Team tions on time according to h3AVEALITTLEGREENAT'REENVALE#REEK-ARINAv Trophy in target shooting at the recommended schedule in Camp Perry in Ohio. order to ensure the best pro- œŕřFairweatherLaneƂLancasterƂVAŔŔŗŒŕ Capt. Cichowicz later tection from whooping cough,” Phone:(ŚŒŖ)ŖŘŔőŒŘŖŘFax:(ŚŒŖ)ŖŘŔőŒŘŖř enlisted in the Army, served said State Health Commis- wwwƁgreenvalecreekmarinaƁcom in Airborne Special Forces sioner Robert B. Stroube, M.D., where he was assistant coach M.P.H. “If children are not of the Army Southern Com- properly vaccinated, they can mand Rifle Team and earned become infected from exposure his Pathfinder and Air Assault to adults who are sick with the Wings. He left the Army after illness.” four years to attend Radford To date, 233 pertussis cases Donate Your Boat University where he graduated have been reported to the state on the dean’s list with a bache- health department this year. For to lor’s and was commissioned a the same period in 2003, 91 second lieutenant. pertussis cases were reported The Kiwanis Club of the Capt. Cichowicz joined the and 140 cases were reported in Northern Neck, Kids Skipjacks at their American 2002. Legion Post 86 air rifle range Pertussis can be prevented by Foundation, Inc. where he demonstrated safe, immunizing children. Pertussis disciplined and precise shoot- vaccine is given at 2, 4, 6, and • Great tax deduction benefit ing skills. He challenged the Skipjacks club members fi re air rifl es on a 10-meter indoor 16 months of age, and again • Free pick up Skipjacks to focus on their range. From front to back are Jameson Crandall, Jonathan when a child enters school. grades and academics. The Brann, John Radcliff and Capt. Cichowicz. At least 3 doses are necessary • Donations benefit area youth Skipjacks hope to support the to protect a child from per- captain and his unit with ages. of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Cicho- tussis. An adult pertussis vac- • Coed sailing scout post 290 emails, notes and care pack- Capt. Cichowicz is the son wicz of Reedville. cine is not available in the U.S. and protection from the vac- • YMCA • Local Boy & Girl cine begins to decrease 6 to 12 Scout programs years following vaccination. The bacterium that causes • Lancaster H.S. Key Club pertussis is found in the nose and throat of infected people. • March of Dimes • Miracle Network These bacteria spread through the air in droplets produced by • Many other local youth programs sneezing and/or coughing. Per- sons in the early stage of ill- Call 1-804-435-2703 ness are the most contagious. or 1-804-580-2264 The disease can be very serious in infants (children less than 1 year of age) where it can cause lung infections and, less often, seizures or swelling of HOW WOULD YOUR HOME LOOK the brain. The symptoms of pertussis with a NatureScape™Patio Room? begin like a cold, with a runny nose, sneezing, low grade fever and cough. The cough becomes progressively worse and cough- ing episodes may be followed by a whooping noise when the person forcefully breathes in air. Symptoms usually appear 4 to 21 days after exposure to someone with the illness. In adolescents and adults, symp- The St. Margaret’s School 2004-05 varsity basketball team toms may be milder. Anyone having a persistent unexplained cough should see a physician. If a person is Scotty Sports Corner exposed to pertussis, antibiotic treatment may help prevent or We can show you! Using a photo of your home, we’ll produce a lessen the disease. computer image showing how a custom-built PGT™NatureScape™ The St. Margaret’s School var- Against Steward, co-captains 13 rebounds. Patio Room can give you added living space while blending beauti- sity basketball team won two Becky Clark and Thera Conrad Against Tidewater, Casey recent games. “kept the team focused and posted 11 rebounds and 10 Happy Holidays fully with your home. Call for a free demonstration and estimate. After losing earlier contests on task while also demonstrat- points. from the to St. Gertrude’s and Walsing- ing excellent ball control on Excellent defense by Allison ham Academy, the Scotties on the fl oor,” said coach Sue Ball. Ryan of Tappahannock kept the Rapphannock Record December 9 beat Steward School Conrad and Clark scored 10 and score close, Ball said. 63-27 and on December 11, beat 19 points, respectively. St. Margaret’s will visit Christ- Tidewater Academy 28-25. Kara Casey had 20 points and church on January 5. NORTHERN NECK ENCLOSURES A Division of W.R. Whaley Contracting, Inc.

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According to U.S. Cen- KILMARNOCK BODY SHOP …A BLENDING OF ters for Disease Control and NOSTALGIA AND MODERN CRAFTSMANSHIP Prevention, norovirus is also a common cause of foodborne ill- ness. A person with the illness can contaminate food during • EXPOSED POSTS AND BEAMS preparation or serving. Unlike many foodborne germs that have animal sources, infected • ENGINEERED FRAME AND PANEL BUILDING SYSTEM people are the only source for norovirus. 180 Lee Rd. • Off North Main St. “The virus is common and From the front Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Dec. 23, 2004 • A15 Sludge applications This Side of 60 by Marie Snider raise Bay Act issues Symplify Christmas in and out. Spreading the long, We spend a lifetime learning long table and carrying chairs by Robb Hoff implement a nutrient manage- how to delegate. How to make from everywhere in the house. LANCASTER—The recent ment plan to control runoff, but an offi ce run effi ciently. How Besides that, Christmas is the fl urry of sludge applications in the health department regulations to train new employees. How to one time of the year when you Lancaster County has raised envi- emphasize potential health risks expand our effectiveness by pass- want everything "perfect." And ronmental concerns regarding rather than bay water quality. He ing on responsibility to assis- perfection exacts a price. Chesapeake Bay water quality. noted that the Virginia Depart- tants. In the book, How to Delegate, “It may be that biosolids appli- ment of Environmental Quality And just when we get good at Robert Heller says that the hard- cation in Tidewater localities is administered the biosolids pro- it—when weve fi nally earned the est part of managing is being not a contributor to the problem,” gram until 1995, when it was distinction of being great man- in charge of everything. So why said Lancaster’s land use and turned over to the health depart- agers—we wake up one morn- not delegate? planning director Jack Larson. “I ment. ing and discover we have no one If you think you have no one know one thing, however: it’s not Rev. Gayl Fowler of the Salva- left to delegate to. to delegate to, think again. helping to solve the problem.” tion Army Interfaith Water Com- It happened to a friend of mine. Begin with your family. Ask Larson explained the quandary mittee said the Piedmont regional Over the years shed effectively one person to take charge of the county administration faces offi ce of DEQ can be contacted supervised scores of employees. one function, like addressing the when state and federal mandates if fi elds with biosolids applica- But then one day, she retired and Christmas cards or making a require localities to allow bio- tions drain into waterways such the fi rst thing her spouse said special dessert; peeling the pota- solids applications and also to as the headwaters of the Corroto- was, "I just want you to know toes or putting up the tree. enforce Chesapeake Bay Preser- man River. that Im not one of your employ- If they agree and if you want vation Act provisions designed Rev. Fowler said the begin- ees." them to help next Christmas, "let to reduce nitrogen and phospho- nings of a scientifi c response And thats the way it usually go" of the task. Dont micro- rous runoff into the bay and its to legitimate issues about biosol- is. The opportunity to delegate is manage. tributaries. ids application are in the works. the fi rst thing to vanish in retire- If time is more important to Larson called it “inconsistent” However, she also noted that an ment. I suspect that may be one you than money, let the cleaner that the Bay Act mandates a environmental voice is needed of the reasons so many people press your shirts and hire some- 100-foot buffer area from tidal in Lancaster County to address seem to feel so rushed this side one to wash your windows. waters for most residential con- such issues. of 60. But, even more important than struction and requires stormwater “It takes public pressure to There are clothes to pick up at delegating is simplifying. Send mitigation for a few thousandths make anything happen,” said Rev. the cleaner. Vegetables to plant. fewer Christmas cards. Buy your of a pound of nitrogen and phos- Fowler. A lawn to tend. Volunteer work. dessert from a deli. Do fewer phorous for waterfront construc- In addition to pending sludge Part-time work. And clutter to decorations. And simplify your tion, yet the tidal water setback permits for nearly 1,000 acres, clean up in your garage. shopping. for farmers using fertilizer rich permits were issued earlier this By the time you do all those A recent Australian study in nitrogen and phosphorous is year for biosolids application on White Christmas? Keep dreaming things by yourself, you are found that 60 percent of Austra- less than the residential setback. 540 acres. A dusting of snow covered holiday lights across the Northern bushed. lians hate Christmas shopping. Meanwhile, biosolids loaded Larson noted that the system Neck and Middle Peninsula late Sunday night as a wintry mix So time management is impor- This attitude is probably univer- with up to three times as much of biosolids supply encourages of snow, rain and wind swept through the area. Children awoke tant after retirement, and its never sal. So be creative. phosphorous as needed to grow farmers to use them because the Monday to arctic-like temperatures that closed or delayed most more important than around Get away from the crowds, and crops can be applied with a biosolids are free; fertilizer to school openings. For those dreaming of a white Christmas, Christmas. shop on the internet. Most com- potential runoff into creeks that do the same job would cost the there won’t likely be a repeat of the snowfall. Weather fore- For many people, Christmas is panies will gift-wrap and mail lead to bay waters, he said. farmers tens of thousands of dol- casters predict clear skies for Christmas Eve and a 30-percent one of the most stressful times of your presents for a small fee. “The emphasis is just fl at not lars. chance of snow showers Christmas Day with seasonal tempera- the year. Theres so much to do. Or shorten your gift list. Start there compared to what it is on indi- The sewage plant generators tures in the low-to mid-30s. (Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi) Shopping for gifts and wrapping a tradition of drawing names vidual homeowners,” said Larson. and biosolids applicators also them. Tidying up and decorating with family members. Virginia Department of Health have the incentive to remove the And next year get a head start engineer Charles W. Swanson material from their plants, said on your shopping, so that it said farmers using biosolids must Larson. doesnt overwhelm you at the end. Follow the tradition of former Nine areas in Virginia fail First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. An W Biosolids hearing . . . . (continued from page A1) extremely organized woman, she bought gifts throughout the year enough to reduce the risk of between Lankfords Corner and EPA fi ne particle standards and stored them in a "Christmas viruses, said Swanson. He said Carlson Store; Closet." the health risks from fecal con- • Gene A. Forrester (154.2 Twenty U.S. governors recently States with non-attainment areas ble and not later than 2010. USo this year, keep Christmas tent are also minimal. acres) at eight sites including were told by the Environmental Pro- must submit plans by early 2008 EPA can grant one fi ve-year simple. Dont try to do every- “It takes about 10 days for seven at Routes 600 and 602 near tection Agency (EPA) that certain that outline how they will meet the extension for areas with more severe thing yourself. And this just may the sun and the air to lower the Alfonso and a 16-acre site on areas of their states do not meet the PM2.5 standards. They are expected problems. The attainment date for be your best Christmas ever. fecals to background levels,” said Route 600 between Routes 617 nation’s fi rst fi ne particle (PM2.5) to attain clean air as soon as possi- those areas would be 2015. Copyright 2004 Marie Snider Swanson. and 201; air quality standards. Earlier this year, the health • Ira T. Haynie (74.5 acres) While the majority of the nation’s department approved applications off Route 354 near St. Mary’s counties meet the new health-based by Recyc Systems for 543 acres Chapel; standards, all or part of 225 counties in Lancaster County. • George H. Lewis (99.8 acres) nationwide, as well as the District Planning and land use director at three sites including two on a of Columbia, are not in attainment Jack Larson said he visited appli- combined 58.8 acres off Route with the standards. cation sites where lime stabi- 600 between McNeals Corner and EPA designated nine areas in lized biosolids generated by the Lancaster and a 41-acre site on Virginia as non-attainment includ- Blue Plains Advanced Wastewa- Route 742 off Route 622 between ing Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, ter Treatment Plant in Washing- Litwalton and Morattico; Fairfax City, Falls Church, Loud- ton, D.C., were applied in the • Lowell E. Starr (74.5 acres) oun, Manassas, Manassas Park and spring. He said the material did at four sites at Peirces Corner; Prince William. not remain in piles for more than • Farm & Timberland Investors “The good news for 30 states is two hours before it was spread (61.2 acres) between Merry Point that they already meet the fi ne par- and disked into the ground. He and Richtown near Routes 604, ticle standards,” administrator Mike also noted that the odor was neg- 612, and 613; Leavitt said. “The good news for ligible. • Stephen Schall (38.2 acres) at the remaining areas of the country “They were outstanding in Routes 611 and 667, and is that we have new rules both pro- terms of how they went about • Lydia L. 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W Laurie Keith pursues art and music . . . . (continued from page A1) bought the special vinyl tape she praises. “They watch out for “It’s like being in a plane “I tell them that as long as needed to create her designs and you psychologically, emotion- crash with four other people and there is life, there is hope,” she taught herself the tedious pro- ally and spiritually,” she said. you are the only one to survive. said. “I am one of those people cess of cutting out birds, crabs, “They treat you all the way.” You think: ‘Why me?’” she said. who need to talk about my fear and lighthouses with an Exacto Keith also uses holistic rem- “I decided that I was going to of death,” Keith said. “There are knife. edies when she is not on the learn from my experience.” plenty of people who think they She started small, with wine cancer drugs and chemotherapy. Keith poured herself into her don’t need it, but I like the sup- glasses, bowls and mirrors, Her second battle with ovarian artwork. She completed her port.” mastering the skill. As Keith cancer came when Keith was screen with two new panels Just before Thanksgiving, began to recover and regain her 45 years old. She was strong, depicting an osprey, a pelican while her husband was playing strength, she envisioned a bigger healthy and unusually young to and an old tree stump. She made a concert in New Orleans, Keith project—a screen of etched glass be fi ghting this particular form vases, mirrors, tables, bowls, learned that the cancer has refl ecting the waterfront where of cancer. goblets and small etched-glass returned. she lived. Most women diagnosed with windows, each with an image of Tall, graceful and strong, Keith began working on the ovarian cancer are much older. the bay that spoke to her. Keith looks like one of the fi rst of four panels, layering each One in 55 women get ovarian She set up a display of her herons refl ected in the glass of item from front to back. The cancer, compared with one in glass at Kilmarnock Antique her artwork. She does not look large heron dominating the fi rst eight who get breast cancer. As Gallery where she also sells her sick, but exasperated, fraught panel refl ected the grace and a result, most of the money has jewelry. She also began playing with the challenge of fi ghting beauty she saw in the herons gone to researching ways to treat music with her husband again, this battle again. As she prepares living near her house. Each and fi ght breast cancer and less recording a new live album, to enter her third battle with the panel had to be layered from is known about treating ovarian and holding a regular gig at Pip- disease at the age of 46, Keith Santa visits back to front, blasted in stages. cancer. er’s Pub with bass player Jack refl ected on what her art has Tanashia, 3, and Trey Von Henderson, 5, visited with Santa Any portion of the glass that was The survival rate is grim. One Bagby. meant to her: Claus at the Lancaster Union Masonic Lodge 88 in Kilmar- to remain clear had to be care- in fi ve ovarian cancer patients Keith continued participating “Etched glass inspires me. It nock following the annual Kilmarnock Christmas Parade fully taped prior to each etching. live for fi ve years. Keith’s young in support groups through the makes my life make sense right last week. Santa is expected to make a return visit to area Keith contracted Rappotomac age and relative health have cancer center at RGH, helping now,” she said. “I encourage households Friday night. More photos of children with Millworks in Callao to construct allowed her to try new remedies other people fi nd the strength everyone to fi nd something that Santa appear in the the annual Christmas greetings sec- the frame from mahogany and and she beat the recurrence. to fi ght their diseases and make they love. And, don’t wait for a tion elsewhere in this issue. (Photo by Robb Hoff) began work on the second panel Last August, one year after doc- sense of their lives. diagnosis to fi nd it.” with its cattails, crab, kingfi sher tors found a quarter-sized tumor and dragonfl y. in her abdomen, Keith had her Then, at her three-month best test yet, with protein counts appointment in August 2003, totally normal. Keith’s doctor found a new Keith had beat the odds. tumor. Although she was diagnosed “I didn’t think I would be with ovarian cancer three-and- able to fi nish the screen,” she a-half years ago, Keith believes said. She had to undergo a new she has been fi ghting the disease round of chemotherapy through since those fi rst symptoms Rappahannock General Hospi- appeared while she was on the tal’s cancer center, which she boat fi ve years ago. Top holiday lights HappyHappy HolidaysHolidays named in Kilmarnock KILMARNOCK—Mayor • Sonja Headley of 84 Third Mike Robertson has announced Street, third, $25. the winners of the town’s annual • Raymond and Sharon Booth Christmas decorating contest, at the corner of Chase Street and judged December 19 by mem- Waverly Avenue, honorable men- bers of the Kilmarnock Garden tion. Club. The winners in the “Light the FromFrom ourour familyfamily toto yoursyours The winners in the “Light the Streets” commercial contest are: Neighborhoods” residential con- • Kilmarnock Christmas House, test are: fi rst. Have a safe holiday season • Michael Mowbray of 23 • Adams Jewelry, second. Have a safe holiday season Cedar Lane, fi rst, $75. • The Doll House, third. Light House Light House • Robert Harper of 321 Gilbert • Main Street Gifts, honorable Street, second, $50. mention. Towing, Inc. Service Center (804) 438-6058 (804) 438-6006 Get things out from underfoot with Classifieds

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