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by Tom Chillemi First of series There is no “I” in “team.” And, Middlesex Sheriff David Bushey knows this. His contagious energy has elevated the Middlesex Sheriff’s Offi ce to a more professional level during his fi rst year as sheriff, he explained during a recent tour of the renovated sheriff’s offi ce. Sheriff Bushey said he has led by showing respect—and getting it in return—which has improved morale. With his backing, the staff has gained confi dence and has taken on leader- ship roles. “Instead of telling me they have a problem, I want them to tell me what their solution is to that problem,” explained Sheriff Bushey who, like a good coach, directs with encourage- ment. His team approach has welcomed and encouraged the sheriff’s staff of 42 persons to share input and develop Members of the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Offi ce staff include, seated from left, deputy Norman Sibley, deputy Kimberley Taylor, communica- ideas together, said Captain M.E. tions supervisor Tammy Ellis, deputy Keith Carmell and Middlesex High School resource offi cer deputy Ranger Freeman; standing from left, Lt. Sampson, who, like Sheriff Bushey, Jim Ellis, deputy Trey Blake, Captain M.E. Sampson, Captain and chief bailiff Paige Bishop, St. Clare Walker Middle School resource offi cer deputy became a Middlesex deputy in 1994. Ben Langford, Sheriff David P. Bushey, deputy William Jordan, deputy Daniel Brooks, Sgt. Eric Epperly, and deputy Shawn Ward. Not pictured is “It’s absolutely been effective,” said detective C.B. Sibley. (Photo by Tom Hardin) Captain Sampson, “Everyone has contributed to improving the depart- maps which make it easier to fi nd Bushey said he has established positive ‘can-do’ attitude and spirit of ful. Sheriff Bushey has bolstered my ment. Respect works both ways. addresses, especially when multiple better lines of communication cooperation that inspires others. confi dence that our team can suc- Morale has improved.” address numbers are posted at the end between his offi ce and the Middlesex “All of our constitutional offi cers cessfully address many of these. For In Bushey’s fi rst year as sheriff, a of a private road, said deputy Shawn County administration, and put in bring experience and professionalism example, our new school superinten- policies and procedure manual has Ward. place checks and balances. to their positions and together make dent Dr. Taylor, Sheriff Bushey, and been implemented. It was adopted Detective C.B. Sibley said Sheriff A credit card system has been a great team. In these times of ever I plan to meet to review the county’s using the Virginia Department of Bushey has obtained updated forensic instituted, and that signifi es “trust” increasing federal and state require- security measures at our schools,” Criminal Justice Services standards, equipment and new cameras. “That’s within the department, Captain ments on local governments in their said Walker. and was fi ne tuned to meet the needs what you have to have to catch the Sampson explained. “We have gained ongoing efforts to shift their respon- Accounting of Middlesex County, he said. bad guys, because they are out there his (Sheriff Bushey’s) trust, and that sibilities to us, it is critical to have a During the fi rst weeks of his term, Using $12,000 in drug asset forfei- every day trying to fi gure out ways to works both ways.” team that works together to fulfi ll our Sheriff Bushey learned “incident- ture funds, computers were installed in not get caught.” Trust also extends to the county respective missions of service to the based reporting” had not been done all patrol cars, which allows deputies Sheriff Bushey was a Middlesex offi ces, Sampson added. citizens of Middlesex,” said Walker. for a year and his department was to enter data on an incident immedi- deputy from 1994 to 1999. He was Middlesex County Administra- “We are all in this together. Sev- in danger of losing about $700,000 ately after it happens. “The computers chief deputy from 2000 to 2003. tor Matt Walker said, “I think Sher- eral projects facing Middlesex will in state funds. The State Compensa- get deputies back on the road quicker,” After that he worked in his diving iff Bushey has demonstrated a great require a great deal of inter-depart- tion Board gave the sheriff’s offi ce added Captain Sampson. and salvage business. He took offi ce deal of professionalism in how he mental cooperation and coordination The computers contain E-911 as sheriff on January 1, 2012. has tackled his fi rst year. He exudes a in order for the county to be success- (See Sheriff, page A3) County deputy ‘goes beyond the call of duty’ to save a life

by Larry S. Chowning The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors honored Middlesex Deputy Trey Blake on Tuesday, December 18, for his efforts in saving the life of Deltaville resident John Harrison. At the supervisors meeting, county administrator Matt Walker read a Police found a bomb and a moonshine still at the Chop Shop on Route letter Harrison recently sent to the 33 at Harmony Village while executing a search warrant on December Middlesex County Sheriff’s Offi ce. 21. State Police used a special vehicle to pull open the locked front Harrison stated that on March 3 “a door, which had bars on it. very close friend of mine with whom I had been communicating daily for months, had not been able to reach me for a week or so.” Topping man faces gun Alarmed, the friend called the sher- iff’s offi ce from the Eastern Shore of Virginia and asked that someone go and moonshine charges to Harrison’s house to try to fi nd out Harrison’s whereabouts. According to Sheriff Bushey, a Deputy Blake was dispatched Bomb found search warrant was executed at Rogers’ to investigate. After repeatedly motorcycle shop about 4 p.m. on and loudly calling out without any by Tom Chillemi December 21. Police were looking for response, Blake walked around Har- evidence relating to the alleged felony rison’s house and looked in the win- A Topping man is charged with gun of December 15. dows for any sign of life. No lights felonies following an altercation that Meanwhile, a second team of police were on, making it diffi cult to see resulted in gunfi re, reported Middlesex arrested Rogers during a traffi c stop into the house. Blake saw nobody Sheriff David Bushey. near his home, which is near Hummel and saw no activity. According to Sheriff Bushey, Wil- Field in Topping. Harrison’s vehicle, however, was liam “Will” Henry Rogers, 34, of Top- Police attempted to enter Rogers’ in the driveway and Blake, appar- Middlesex Deputy Sheriff Trey Blake was honored by the Middlesex ping was arrested near Hummel Field cinderblock Chop Shop through doors, ently sensing something was not County Board of Supervisors on December 18 for his efforts in saving the on December 21. At the same time, a but were unsuccessful. A Virginia State right, took another look through the life of John Harrison of Deltaville on March 3, 2012. Above, from left, search warrant was being executed at Police tactical team gained entry by windows and saw a foot. Blake then Blake, Harrison and Sheriff David Bushey look at the plaque awarded by Rogers’ motorcycle business, the Chop using a vehicle to pull open the front kicked the door down and found Har- the supervisors. (Photo by Larry Chowning) Shop, located on Route 33 at Harmony door, which had security bars on it. rison lying unconscious on the fl oor. Village. During the search, police found Members of the Middlesex County According to the criminal complaint, what appeared to be a pipe bomb sur- Volunteer Rescue Squad were called saving my life, but really words are saving Mr. Harrison’s life and our the victim, who is a long-time acquain- rounded by black gun powder. Police and were there within minutes. A inadequate to express my gratitude,” congratulations go out to our sher- tance of Rogers, got into an alterca- immediately vacated the building and helicopter was dispatched from VCU/ he wrote. “I will be indebted to your iff’s department,” said Jessie. tion on December 15 at the shop. The secured the area. The 5th Division MCV Medical Center in Richmond [sheriff’s] offi ce and, specifi cally to Harrison experienced kidney victim alleges that Rogers fi red a gun State Police Bomb Squad was called to take Harrison to a hospital. him, forever.” failure due to sepsis (severe infec- at his vehicle. to the scene. Bomb technicians used Doctors estimated that Harrison On December 18, board chair- tion) from a serious pressure wound According to Middlesex Gen- a robot to disarm the device inside the had been on the fl oor barely con- man Wayne Jessie presented Deputy caused by being on the fl oor so long, eral District Court records Rogers, is building. Traffi c was stopped on Route scious for perhaps two to three days. Blake the plaque, which read, “in rec- and from complications from a bad charged with attempting to “maim, 33 during the controlled detonation. “Very likely I would have died had ognition of perseverance and action case of gout. After surgery, Harrison disfi gure, or kill”; displaying a fi rearm No one was injured. I remained there for several more beyond the call of duty on March 3, underwent dialysis and other proce- during the commission of a felony; and hours,” wrote Harrison. 2012.” dures during seven months of hospi- shooting at a car. (See Raid, page A3) “I have thanked Deputy Blake for “We thank you Deputy Blake for talization. 6 Arts & Leisure ...... A5 Classifieds ...... B3 61

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Wake man pleads Letters to the Editor may not exceed 400 words. There is a limit of two letters per person, guilty to sex crimes per month. Email letters to [email protected]. In Middlesex County Circuit nolle prosequied. Two counts Court on Wednesday Decem- of committing indecent lib- ber 19, 2012, Joshua Michael erties, alleging that he either Hayes, 19, of Wake, entered exposed his sexual parts or Let the wisdom pleas of guilty to two counts proposed sexual acts to the of our Founding of carnal knowledge of a child 13-year-old on June 25 and under the age of 14, reported July 1, the same dates as the Fathers guide us Middlesex Commonwealth’s carnal knowledge cases to Attorney Michael Hurd. which he entered guilty pleas, To the Editor: Hayes’ pleas of guilty were also were nolle prosequied. After the horrifying mass pursuant to what is called an The incidents to which he murder in Connecticut I have “Alford” plea, pursuant to pled guilty occurred at Bush searched for a solution to keep the U.S. Supreme Court case Park Campground in Wake this from happening again. of Alford v. North Carolina, where Hayes was employed. Should we confine people who whereby when asked if he is The court was presented exhibit signs of mental health pleading guilty because he is written evidence from the problems and force them into guilty, the defendant does not Commonwealth, and an oral treatment? Should we take all admit guilt but pleads guilty summary of the evidence. The assault weapons away? Maybe stating that the evidence to court found that the evidence we should do all of the above. convict him is sufficient to to convict was “overwhelm- In this 1938 photo, Remlik native Willis Braxton (second from left) holds the race horse I am certainly not the one to find him guilty. Pursuant to a ing” and found Hayes guilty Nedary in the winner’s circle at Chicago. With him is trainer A.W. “Doctor” Crawford decide. A statement that has plea agreement accepted by of the two counts of carnal (left) and Hall of Fame jockey Eddie Arcaro, who rode Nedary to one of his 4,779 career always been proven to be true the court, Hayes entered the knowledge to which he pled victories as a jockey. is “those who don’t learn from two pleas of guilty to a charge guilty, and revoked his bond. the past are destined to repeat of committing carnal knowl- The plea agreement did not it.” So I decided to look to the edge on a 13-year-old female make any promises as to sen- An appreciation of Willis Braxton past for guidance and here is with incident dates of June 25, tencing. The court ordered what I found. 2012, and July 1, 2012. a pre-sentence report and a by James Barker lavish.” “Laws that forbid the car- The charge of committing psychosexual evaluation. Sen- Hartfield But McCall also added, “My rying of arms . . . disarm only carnal knowledge of the same tencing is scheduled for March grandparents home in Virginia those who are neither inclined minor on June 30, 2012 was 20, 2013. On December 7, 2012, was mystical.” She admired nor determined to commit Middlesex County lost an her grandpa’s “beautiful and crimes. . . . Such laws make extraordinary citizen, a native unusual collection of antiques things worse for the assaulted son who exhibited the quintes- and other items throughout and better for the assailants; Sheriff reports possible sential American attributes of their home and the treasure they serve rather to encour- initiative, determination, and trove in their ‘white house’ next age than to prevent homicides, humor. door. There was always some- for “an unarmed man may be murder/suicide in K&Q Two years ago, Southside thing amazing for us to admire attacked with greater confi- Sentinel reporter Tom Chillemi or try to touch!” dence than an armed man.” On Saturday, December 29, Queen County, were pro- introduced this man to the With Mr. Kittay’s blessing, —Thomas Jefferson at approximately 9:15 p.m., nounced dead at the scene. Mr. public. He was Mr. Willis J. Willis did moonlighting work “Americans [have] the right the King and Queen County and Mrs. Stout were the only Braxton Sr. (Google “Willis for a caterer who served lavish and advantage of being armed, Sheriff’s Office with assis- occupants in the home at the Braxton” for that article). parties and events for the rich unlike the citizens of other tance from the Virginia State time of the shooting and pre- We had already learned a and famous in New York. To countries whose governments Police, West Point Police liminary findings are that Mr. bit about Willis’ life when we the consternation of those who, are afraid to trust their people Department and King William Stout shot his wife and then were discussing travel by train. Willis Braxton much later, had to feed him with arms.” —James Madison Sheriff’s Office, responded to himself with a handgun. Willis told us that, as a groom, within the limitations of insti- “Before a standing army can a residence on Elsom Mascot The motive for the shootings he had traveled extensively by He found work sweeping tutional settings, Willis devel- rule, the people must be dis- Road in reference to a pos- is still unclear and remains train in order to accompany floors at the Autocar Company oped a fine taste for good food. armed; as they are in almost sible shooting, reported King under investigation by the race horses from one track to near Philadelphia. As he did After many years away, every kingdom in Europe. The and Queen Sheriff J.R. Char- King and Queen County Sher- another across many states. this work, Willis was particu- Willis and his wife returned to supreme power in America boneau. iff’s Office and the Office of Willis was working for Dr. larly interested in the process Middlesex County. He worked cannot enforce unjust laws by Upon arrival authorities the Chief Medical Examiner. Willis Kilmer who owned of making camshafts. The hard to take care of proper- the sword; because the whole located two subjects who had There will not be any further stables and raced horses from camshafts had to be machined ties for those who had homes body of the people are armed, suffered fatal gunshot wounds. information released until his Remlik Hall Farm near to a very high tolerance. A in Urbanna. Not long ago, as and constitute a force superior Robin Stout, 48, and Thomas after the medical examiner has Urbanna. This was the time single German craftsman was he rode around Urbanna, he to any band of regular troops Stout, 42, both of King and made his determination. when Sea Biscuit was racing responsible for this phase of the expressed the warm feelings that can be, on any pretense, and became a national hero. operation. As he worked in the that he had for his employers. raised in the United States. A Willis was at the rail for the vicinity of the machinist, Willis It seems that Willis somehow military force, at the command famous match race between began to ask questions. The was in partnership with those of Congress, can execute no Discussion on wastewater War Admiral and Sea Biscuit. craftsman taught Willis the pro- he worked for. laws, but such as the people Author Beryl Markham once cess of machining camshafts. Willis turned 100 on April 1 perceive to be just and consti- treatment set for tonight wrote, “You do not watch a When the machinist decided of 2012. He was intensely alive. tutional; for they will possess race, you read it.” This past to return to Germany, the com- His body may have slowed, but the power, and jealousy will Dr. Jim Pyne, Hampton Pete Mansfield, the Saluda summer, while watching the pany gave Willis the oppor- his spirit still soared. His face instantly inspire the inclination, Roads Sanitation District District representative on the Belmont Stakes race on TV tunity to take on this essential was normally quite serious, fre- to resist the execution of a law Rural and Small Communities Middlesex County Board of with Willis, we saw her words responsibility. quently his head cocked to one which appears to them unjust Specialist, will discuss waste- Supervisors, will be at this come to life. Willis “read” the Later, he became a chauf- side. He would break into a big and oppressive.” —Noah Web- water treatment in Middlesex meeting. race. His astute critique, as the feur, and did other tasks for Mr. grin and high-pitched laugh at ster County at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Citizens of Middlesex race progressed, was confirmed Sol Kittay, the founder, chair- anything, or anyone that struck “They that can give up essen- January 3, in the conference County are urged to attend in the post mortem by the expert man and president of the BVD him as funny. He had a well- tial liberty to purchase a little room of the Cooks Corner and participate in this infor- commentators. Company. They developed a developed sense of humor for temporary safety, deserve nei- Office Complex. mational discussion. On July 20, 2011, Colonial close relationship. Willis said, the ridiculous. ther liberty nor safety.” —Ben- Downs paid tribute to Willis that Mr. Kittay “treated me as Though wheelchair bound jamin Franklin by running The Willis Braxton a son.” and having a weak heart, he was “The very atmosphere of Classic. For years Willis drove Mr. determined to regain indepen- firearms anywhere and every- After Mr. Kilmer’s death, Kittay’s Rolls Royce in the dence. So, he was glad when he where restrains evil interfer- Middlesex joins Willis decided not to continue traffic of New York City. With was able to move to an apart- ence, they deserve a place of a career in horse racing. He pride, Willis showed visitors the ment in Port Urbanna (Bay honor with all that is good.” felt he had been away from his picture of him among many at a Aging apartments) last March. —George Washington broadband authority young wife too much while big dinner for BVD employees He was plain spoken. He Since our Constitution has traveling from track to track. at the Waldorf Astoria. could be diplomatic. But, he survived and guided our coun- by Larry S. Chowning own and operate its own facili- He went onto a succession of His granddaughter, Helen could also be direct, very direct. try for over 200 years, why ties and access state-owned jobs. Somehow, he always was McCall, recalled visits with He was not always patient in the should we question the wisdom The Middlesex County Board land to install facilities, and is able to rise from relatively low Willis and his wife Odessa “at face of bureaucratic obstacles. of our Founding Fathers regard- of Supervisors voted unani- eligible for federal and other positions to ones of substantial the Kittay home in Westchester Sometimes his fierce determi- ing our rights to own and use mously on December 18 to funding to help expand broad- responsibility. County, which was simply nation and fixed opinions could firearms in our country? partner with Essex, Gloucester, band throughout the region. exasperate friends and family. Harold Muller King William and Mathews Board chairman Wayne But, perhaps those were among Urbanna counties and join the Middle Jessie said Jamaica District, the the qualities that contributed to Peninsula Broadband Authority district he represents, is one of Groundwater hearing such a full life and sharp mind (MPBA). those areas that is underserved to the end. Visit The MPBA is a broad- and that he is very much in set for Jan. 14 in Warsaw Willis Braxton was, to those band service authority that favor of joining the authority to lucky enough to have known SSentinel.com can manage certain aspects of help provide high-speed inter- A public hearing on pro- nomic development initiatives him, indeed, an unforgettable bringing better telecommuni- net and other telecommunica- posed amendments to the East- at a time when job creation is person. for more news cation services to underserved tions to areas such as Jamaica. ern Virginia Ground Water most critical. rural areas such as Middlesex. It also was stated that the Management Area regulations, Virginia manages ground- The authority is a public body Eastern Shore Broadband and proposed amendments to water through a program that can enter into contracts, Authority wants to create a the groundwater withdrawal regulating withdrawals in sue and be sued, borrow money, redundant loop for its network, regulations is scheduled for certain areas called Ground and issue debt to finance broad- giving it the ability to directly Monday, January 14, at 6:30 Water Management Areas. Published in the Interest of the Territory band projects. connect Dahlgren Laboratory p.m. at Rappahannock Com- The requirements for commu- The advantages of joining and NASA Langley Research munity College, 52 Campus nity wells in a Ground Water Lying South of the Rappahannock River the authority are that it can Center with NASA Wallops Drive, Warsaw. Management Area are much “finance broadband projects, Flight Facility, while passing At the Middlesex County more stringent on those locali- RAPPAHANNOCK PRESS, INC., Publisher flexibility of services pro- through the Middle Peninsula Board of Supervisors meeting ties not in a management area. vided, and offer facility owner- region. on December 4, the board was Middlesex is currently not in Frederick A. Gaskins, President and Publisher ship,” stated information in the “We don’t want to miss out urged to protect groundwater a management area, but new Elizabeth Lee C. Gaskins, Secretary/Treasurer board’s meeting packet. on opportunities by not being against strict DEQ regulations DEQ proposals would include John Thomas Hardin, Editor Virginia localities are gener- on the authority,” said Revere. as it could burden future eco- the county in such an area. ally prohibited from providing Middlesex representatives on internet broadband services, the MPBA will be appointed by Staff: Larry S. Chowning and Tom Chillemi, General Assignment Reporters; Julie H. Burwood, with limited exceptions, includ- the board of supervisors. VA Medical Center officials Art Director; Joe Gaskins, Graphic Designer; Maeghaen Eley, Advertising Manager; Wendy Payne, ing certain localities with ser- There have been two meet- Advertising Representative; Peggy Baughan, Circulation and Classified Manager; Connie G. Walton, vice gaps. ings of the MPBA to date. The Compositor; and Geanie Longest, Customer Accounts Manager. Hartfield District supervisor first meeting was held in May to screen veterans at Post 82 Carlton Revere stated that rural 2010 to create the authority The McGuire Veterans and to begin periodic health The Southside Sentinel (USPS 504-080) is published each Thursday except Christmas week. counties such as Middlesex and elect its first officers. The Administration (VA) Medical screenings, health education, Periodicals postage paid at Urbanna, Va. 23175. 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Veterans should bring a copy ing internet service providers support of potential infrastruc- The initial goal is to screen of their DD Form 214 to assist Postmaster: Send address changes to Southside Sentinel, P.O. Box 549, Urbanna, Va. 23175 in underserved areas. Also, a ture projects, and to elect offi- veterans for VA eligibility, to with eligibility verification and Pluck, Perseverance and Progress broadband service authority can cers for the 2012-13 year. register eligible veterans in VA, registration. January 3, 2013 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A3 Christmas Friends is MHS to host $2,500 short of goal ‘drug use’ Through the generosity of Pat and Bob Hatcher, program donors and volunteers, Christ- $100. mas Friends Inc. has com- In memory of Irene Middlesex High School in pleted its 27th year helping McCandless, $75. Saluda will host an open forum the less fortunate of Middlesex Mr. and Mrs. James W. discussion on Monday, Janu- County. Lucas, $100. ary 7, at 7 p.m. for parents, In 2012, Christmas Friends Tom and Kathy Clarke, students, and interested com- served 301 clients—211 chil- $50. munity members on the topic dren and 90 adults. More than Given by the the Hurleys, of “Signs and Symptoms of $28,800 was spent on gifts, and $100. Drug Use with Teenagers.” monetary donations are still Wesley and Nancy Edwards, Topics to be discussed will needed. $100. be bath salts, spice, alcohol, This week $3,040 was Steven and Rebecca Fer- and other drugs. Information donated, bringing total dona- rell, $250. will be presented by Cap- tions to $23,413.32—still short In memory of MHS Class tain Mickey Sampson and of the $26,000 goal. of ‘69—good friends not deputy Ranger Freeman of the The guns above were seized as the result of a search executed by the Middlesex Sheriff’s Christmas Friends is a 501(c) forgotten: Tom Ward, Hugh Middlesex Sheriff’s Office. Office on December 13. (Photo by Tom Chillemi) (3) organization and all funds Dunlevy, Deborah Major In addition, Dana Blake go to help the needy. There Mitchem, given by Linda and Matt Stamm will be on are no administrative fees and Leasure, $25. hand to answer questions. All all workers are volunteers (see Leasure’s Wrecker Service. are encouraged to attend and Guns seized from Locust Hill page B6). Tax-deductible dona- $100. participate in the question- tions may be made payable Jack and Helen Tarran, and-answer session on drug to Christmas Friends Inc., c/o $50. awareness. residence of convicted felon Southside Sentinel, P.O. Box In honor of Matt and Ian 549, Urbanna, VA 23175. by Clarence and Pat Seam- by Tom Chillemi the guns were found at the room and a gun from the glove ster, $50. residence of Arnold Wayne box of the vehicle Whitworth Recent donations include: In memory of my husband, Raid . . . Detective C.B. Sibley of the Whitworth, 33, who was living drove to the residence, accord- Helen and Leo Richardson Paul W. Johnson Sr. by Grace Middlesex County Sheriff’s in the 8000 block of General ing to the criminal complaint. Charitable Trust, $500. Parker, $150. (Continued from page A1) Office recovered five firearms Puller Highway (Route 33). The firearms include a shot- Bob Kluge and children in Richard and Deborah while executing a search war- Whitworth has been charged gun, a high-powered rifle, two memory of Mary Belle Kluge, Haynes, $100. Standing by were firefight- rant in Locust Hill on Decem- in Middlesex with a felony pistols and another rifle. $100. In honor of Johnny Fleet ers from the Hartfield Volunteer ber 13, according to a court for possession of firearms by The complaint further states In memory of Larry and by “Hartfield Crew,” $300. Fire Department and members document. a convicted felon. He is being that Whitworth was previously Barbara Shores, $200. Dennis and Pat Durrette, of the Middlesex County Vol- Det. Sibley was assisting held without bond. convicted of felony possession Anonymous, $200. $100. unteer Rescue Squad. the Patrick County Sheriff’s Det. Sibley recovered four of stolen goods in North Caro- In memory of James In loving memory of During the subsequent search, Office on another matter when firearms in Whitworth’s bed- lina. Harris, $100. Sandra Bray Jacobson by police found a moonshine still In memory of Phyllis Gar- Kenneth Jacobson, $100. for making alcohol and “mash,” land by Don and Polly Van the combined ingredients used Benschoten, $50. Total this week: $3,040. to make alcohol. A Virginia Friday Night Gang, $140. Total to date: $23,413.32 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board opposes proposals that (ABC) agent was called to the scene. In addition to the three felony would redirect Bay Transit funds Sheriff . . . (Continued from page A1) gun charges, Rogers is facing felony charges for the illegal by Larry Chowning DRPT, of the 41 transit systems ating funds if the plan was to until March 2012 to enter the “more professional looking,” manufacture of alcohol, and an in the state, 24 will have fund- be enacted in 2013,” she said. data. Bushey said communica- he said. The casual all-black alcohol violation while armed. The Middlesex County ing reduced and 17 will have “These state funds are used as tions supervisor Tammy Ellis uniforms were eliminated. Rogers is also charged with Board of Supervisors agreed funding increased.” a match for federal funds and worked day and night for two The sheriff’s building has a misdemeanor possession of on December 18 to pass a reso- The shift in funding will dis- would result in [Bay Transit] months sifting through data to been remodeled and reorga- distilling equipment without a lution in opposition to any pro- tribute more funds to the urban losing $330,000 in operating meet that deadline. nized. What had become a permit, and a misdemeanor for posals that would redirect some areas of the state and take away funds. The net result would be Every deputy and dispatcher storage area was turned into an driving on a revoked or sus- state transportation funds from funds from rural counties such a 13% across the board cut for attended at least one school in interrogation room. Deputies pended permit. rural areas to urban areas. as Middlesex and the 11 other Bay Transit. This is the equiva- 2012. There was no cost for now have two computer sta- Rogers is being held with- Bay Aging director Kathy counties serviced by Bay Tran- lent of 1.5 months of service in most of the schools. Currently, tions to complete reports. out bond and is scheduled for a Vesley told supervisors that sit, which is sponsored by Bay our 12-county region.” all of his staff meet or exceed “There is more to be done, court hearing on Monday, Janu- bill “SJR 297” was passed by Aging. Vesley also noted that 45% standards set by the Department but together we have made ary 7, at 8:30 a.m. for appoint- the General Assembly in Feb- Bay Transit is a non-profit of Bay Transit rides are work- of Criminal Justice Services. good progress,” said Sheriff ment of an attorney. ruary 2011 and it created the community transit service related, and that over 80% Among the changes was Bushey. Department of Rail and Public in the counties of Charles of the rides contribute to the returning to the traditional A future article will explain Transportation (DRPT). The City, Essex, Gloucester, development of the local econ- “class A” deputy uniforms, other changes made in Sheriff Blood drive purpose of DRPT is to study King and Queen, King Wil- omy (work, health and retail). which are brown and tan and Bushey’s first year in office. state transit funding in relation liam, Lancaster, Mathews, “These cuts in our ser- is Tuesday to “performance, prioritiza- Middlesex, New Kent, vice would have a significant tion, stability and allocation,” Northumberland, Richmond impact on local economies and An American Red Cross she said. and Westmoreland. It provides employees,” she said. blood drive will be held in the “The original intent of the on-demand service and offers Harmony Village Dis- fellowship hall of Saluda Bap- study was to determine the a handful of fixed routes in trict supervisor Jack Miller tist Church from 1-7 p.m. on need for new funding for tran- some communities. Bay Tran- described the issue as another Tuesday, January 8. sit, and then determine ways sit’s mini-buses operate from 6 example of urban counties Those who donate blood or to allocate new funds based a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through wanting to get all of the fund- platelets between January 1 and on operator performance mea- Friday. Rides are available to ing, whereas rural counties March 31 will be automatically sures,” Vesley said. “DRPT’s everyone, regardless of age or have just as much or more of a entered to win a $1,000 gift recommendations do not ade- income level. need because there is very little card from a home improvement quately address the need for Vesley also noted that 23% public transportation in rural store. new transit funding, but simply of Virginia’s population lives Virginia. Donors should remember to reallocate existing funds that in rural areas, but only 2% of The board voted unani- drink plenty of water, eat a good are already extremely limited. state transit funds are currently mously to oppose any recom- meal, and bring a photo ID. According to data provided by budgeted for rural areas. mendations by DRPT that “Bay Transit would lose would redistribute transit funds $165,000 or 33% of state oper- to favor urban counties. Occasional Chairs For Any Occasion

Many MHS student Justin Hayes (left) presents a $400 check to Fabrics Steve Hicks to help a local war veteran. Available MHS students help W.F. Booth & local war veteran When Steve Hicks, a parent to raise money to help with the S of a Middlesex High School restoration, which at that time on student, called MHS principal had come solely from Hicks’ B , Jeannie Duke and asked if there own pockets. .F. ooth I were some students that would Hayes, Rainier, and Mac W & be willing to help with a project Kennard all donated time to the n S to help a local disabled veteran, project after school and MHS

o c the immediate answer was yes! raised $400 and presented a n . The project was restor- check to Hicks to help with , ing a truck to give to a local the restoration project. “While I CUSTOM INTERIORS veteran who has served two this is not enough to finish the n 42 N. Main St., Kilmarnock,VA tours of duty and suffers from project, students at MHS know post-traumatic stress disorder they did something for a hero

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(PTSD). Once the volunteers in their community, and that . Monday thru Saturday 9:00 to 5:00 were selected, the good work is priceless,” said a project www.wfbooth.com that Hicks had already started spokesperson. took on a new life. Justin Hayes For more information on and Matt Rainier, both juniors this project, or to donate to the at MHS, asked Duke if they American Heroes Fund, contact could do a penny war at school Hicks at 776-7290. A4 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • January 3, 2013 at the library Woman’s Club by Celane Roden libraries. I just fi nished J.K. Rowling’s “Casual Bird walk at Bethel Urbanna Branch Vacancy,” which was an interesting read. When I card party set Library Assistant have a moment, I will complete a book review form and add it to the new bulletin board for Patron Book for Monday Beach due Jan. 14 Want to do something really fun and creative for Reviews, which we hope will fi ll up fast, making it your next gathering? How about a scavenger hunt . just a bit easier for our patrons to select their next The Middlesex County Wom- The public is invited to join coming from the Middle Penin- . . in the library? Think about it. Where else can you good read. Gillian Flynn’s “Gone Girl” has fi nally an’s Club will hold its fi rst card the Northern Neck Audubon sula can meet at M&M Build- fi nd Madeleine’s Miss Clavel, learn how to build come to rest on the shelf for a while, after a party of the new year at 12:30 Society on the fi rst bird walk ing Supply Center (formerly a house, search for the best food in Paris, long waiting list of patrons anxious to p.m. on Monday, January 7, at of 2013, a winter bird walk on Henley’s Do-It-Center) at 10859 learn fi rsthand what war is like (pick read this hot bestseller. Our own the club building at 210 Vir- the beach. On Monday, Janu- General Puller Highway (Rt. 33) any war!), know more than you ever Middlesex County’s “A Signature ginia Street in Urbanna. ary 14, Frank Schaff will lead a in Hartfi eld at 8 a.m. and join the wanted to about Lindsay Lohan, in Time” has just been added The cost per person is $5. bird walk in Mathews County at group from Kilmarnock. etc., etc. It is all here just waiting for to the “green tape room” in Woody Davis was the winner at Bethel Beach Natural Area Pre- Directions for those wishing guests to move quietly through the Urbanna, thanks to a very gen- the last card party in December, serve and, if time allows, at New to meet at Bethel Beach: From stacks in search of intellectual trea- erous donor. so he will receive free admis- Point Comfort Natural Area the Northern Neck and the sures. Well, this maybe is a stretch, The audio book section is sion to the January card party. Preserve or Haven Beach. Middle Peninsula, take Route for the library is dark during party hours, growing as well as the print section. Snacks and beverages will Over 185 species of birds 3 south and cross the Twiggs but the treasures are there for the taking on For our patrons on the road a bit, nothing be provided by members of the have been observed at Bethel Ferry Bridge into Gloucester any given day—Monday through Saturday. makes a drive more pleasant that a good book being Woman’s Club. For reservations Beach, a sandy spit on the County. At the T-intersection, Have you checked out the periodical room in the read to you. For a not new, but a very good audio and information, or if interested Chesapeake Bay. New Point turn left onto Route 198. When Urbanna Branch? If you love magazines, but are not “read,” try Mark Mill’s “The Savage Garden,” a his- in becoming a substitute, con- Comfort offers a boardwalk, 198 joins Route 14, follow 14 keen on the front-end cost or the back-end problem torical mystery centered on a centuries-old Italian tact Ginny Senft at 776-0403 or tidal shallows, mudfl ats, beach through Mathews. Go approxi- of disposal for a short-lived treasure, Urbanna is garden. We also have Mill’s “Amagansett,” another email [email protected]. and low woodlands which mately 1/3 mile and turn left your place to visit. Over 100 magazines, from the one of our older gems. attract numerous migrating onto Route 611 (Tabernacle heady ARTform, the urbane NewYorker, the health Old or new, audio or print, there are indeed trea- land birds. Possible sightings Rd.). Follow 611 to Onemo and oriented Whole Living, the trendy Elle and Elle sures to be found right here in Middlesex County. at both sites include northern turn left onto Route 609 (Bethel décor, to the star-studded Us, there is something for And we love our patrons. Just after you check out Kennel Club gannets, tundra swans, rails, Beach Rd.) and continue to the everyone in the small light fi lled periodical room the Christmas tree in Deltaville and try your hand bitterns, and numerous types preserve. Plan to arrive at Bethel in Urbanna. Barnes and Noble we are not, but you at guessing the number of books in that tree, go on dog obedience of waterfowl, including surf Beach about 8:45 a.m. can’t beat the price! back through the stacks and fi nd a gem or two to scoters, buffl eheads, mergan- Binoculars, warm clothes, Every week books are processed, ID’ed with usher you into the new year. classes offered sers and lesser scaups. and water-resistant footwear are green tape on the spine and added to the growing Happy holidays from the staff at the Middlesex Participants wishing to car- recommended. Call Schaff at collection in the “new books” sections of the two County Public Library. in Gloucester pool. should meet in the parking 804-462-0084 to let him know lot of Grace Episcopal Church in that you are coming in case the The Gloucester Kennel Kilmarnock at 7:15 a.m. Those walk is cancelled. Writers group Club of Virginia at 10360 Hospice to sponsor Woods Cross Roads (Rt. 610) meets today in Gloucester will offer dog obedience classes beginning ‘Children First’ classes set in Lively grief support group Wednesday, January 9. The Following are the “Children Children First is a 4-hour co- classes are a six-week course. First” classes scheduled from parenting education program The Rappatomac Writ- Riverside Walter Reed Hos- at the end of the study. Puppy class will start at 5:30 January through July in 2013. designed to prevent custody ers Critique Group will meet pice has announced a six-week The groups are for adults p.m.; basic class at 6:30 p.m.; • Saturday, January 12, 9 confl icts. The program helps Thursday, January 3, from grief support group starting (18 years and older) who have and handling class at 7:30 p.m. a.m.-1 p.m., Middle Peninsula- parents understand the impor- 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Tuesday, January 22, from experienced the death of a Register online at www. Northern Neck Community tance of both parents having an Oaks on Route 3 in Lively. A 2:30-4 p.m. loved one. gloucesterkennelclubofva. Services Board (MPNNCSB) active, involved, and positive greet-and-eat lunch will be at The groups are open to the Pre-registration is requested. Walk-ins also are welcome. Prevention Services, 3786 relationship with their children. 11 a.m., and from 11:30 a.m. public and limited to 10 par- Meetings will be held at the Pet owners should bring their George Washington Memorial Parents will learn: how to 2 p.m. creativity will be ticipants. There is no charge. hospice offi ce at 7358 Main dogs’ shot records and wear Hwy., Hayes. divorce or separation and con- shared. However, material from the Street in Gloucester. To reg- proper shoes (no fl ip fl ops). All • Saturday, February 23, tinued confl ict impact children; The Rappatomac Writers— book “Understanding your ister or for more informa- pure breeds and mixed breeds 9 a.m.-1 p.m., MPNNCSB how to talk with children about where the science of writing Grief ” by renowned educa- tion, contact Tiffany Gardner, are welcome. Warsaw Counseling Center, 414 the situation; how to manage meets the art of persuasion— tor and grief counselor Alan bereavement coordinator, at “Your dog will learn how to Main St., Warsaw. confl ict and emotions construc- encourages and supports aspir- Wolfelt, PhD., will be used. Riverside Walter Reed Hos- heel properly, sit stay, down • Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m.-1 tively; how to take care of chil- ing writers. The meetings are This book will be provided and pice at 693-1111 or tiffany. stay, and the ‘come command,’ p.m., MPNNCSB MH/SA dren during the changes in the open to the public. may be purchased or returned [email protected]. which is very important,” said Administration Offi ce, 13794 family; how to develop a posi- instructor Diana Wilkie. Tidewater Trail, Saluda. tive co-parenting relationship. Contact Wilkie at 725-5626 • Saturday, May 18, The classes take place in a Closet is open Tuesdays 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The yard sale is or [email protected] MPNNCSB Prevention Ser- supportive and nurturing atmo- the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. for more information. vices, 3786 George Washington sphere. Memorial Hwy., Hayes. The cost of training is $50 per ■ GED Classes sponsored by Middle Peninsula RACE • Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m.-1 person. Community are being held at Middlesex High School. 769-1151 p.m., MPNNCSB Warsaw For further information please Calendar Visit Counseling Center, 414 Main call 642-5402 or toll free at St., Warsaw. 1-888-773-8550, or email prev- Monday, January 7 SSentinel.com • Saturday, July 20, 9 a.m.-1 [email protected]. • Synthetic Drug Awareness Discussion at MHS. p.m., MPNNCSB MH/SA For online pre-registrations All interested parents, students, and community mem- Administration Offi ce, 13794 visit rvuc.com and follow the bers are encouraged to attend this informational and Tidewater Trail, Saluda. link. question-and-answer session on drug awareness.

■ Middlesex Master Gardeners Horticul- Tuesday, January 8 ture Help Desk 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday – Friday. • American Red Cross Blood Drive 1–7 p.m. in the 758-4120 fellowship hall at Saluda Baptist Church. Real . Local . Radio ■ Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday. 776- Friday, January 11 7200. • Ballroom Dance Class on January 11, January 18, and January 25. All classes will begin at 7 p.m. and end ■ Middlesex County Museum 10 a.m.–3 p.m., at 8:15 p.m. at the Middlesex County Woman’s Club The Weather Phone Wednesday – Saturday, in Saluda. 758-3663 building at 210 Virginia Street in Urbanna. 334-7139

■ Hands Across Middlesex at The Cryer Center For an expanded version of our community calen- 443-4400 is open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. The Clothing dar, please visit www.SSentinel.com. Sponsored by King’s Cleaning Service

American Legion Hall, Saluda. 347-7323 Weekly Events • Kiwanis Club of Middlesex 6 p.m. every Monday at the United Methodist Church, Urbanna. 758-2020. Thursdays • Bingo 7 p.m. every Monday at Middlesex County • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Volunteer Rescue Squad, Deltaville. Group 1:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at Port Town Village Apartments, 111 Port Town Lane, Urbanna. 758-2386 Tuesdays • Cancer Center Support Group 3–4 p.m. the second • Rotary Club 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast and fourth Thursdays of the month at Rappahannock at the Pilot House Restaurant, Topping. 694-6416 General Hospital. 435-8593 • Aphasia Group 11 a.m. – noon every Tuesday at • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support RGH Outpatient Rehab, Kilmarnock. 435-8501 Group 6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at • Alzheimer’s Support 3–4 p.m. the fi rst Tuesday of Alzheimer’s Association offi ce, 7335 Lewis Avenue, the month at Bridges Outpatient Services, 113 DMV Gloucester. 695-9382 Drive, Kilmarnock. 435-9237 • Town Hall Meeting 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the • Chess 4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Middlesex month at the Cooks Corner Meeting Room, Saluda. County Public Library, Deltaville. 776-7362 • Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce 7 p.m. • RGH Diabetes Support Group 5 p.m. the fi rst the fi rst Thursday of the month in the Middle Penin- Tuesday of the month at the RGH Rehabilitation and Who do you call for... sula Planning District Commission conference room, Sports Medicine Center, Kilmarnock. 435-8305 house painting? 125 Bowden St., Saluda. • Cub Scout Pack 307 6 p.m. every Tuesday at Har- • American Legion Post 82, Saluda 7:30 p.m. mony Grove Baptist Church, Harmony Village. 347- plumbing problems? the second Thursday of the month March through 7323 December. 347-7323 • Lions Club 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays help with yard work? of the month at the Beacon, Topping. 776-7508 Get your legal advice? • Overeaters Anonymous 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Fridays St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 435 Church Street, service cleaning the pool? • Knitting Group 10 a.m. every Friday at Cross Street Kilmarnock. noticed! Coffee, Urbanna. • Middlesex County NAACP 7 p.m. the fourth Tues- fixing a leaky roof? day of the month at Bethlehem Star Lodge, Saluda. grading the driveway? • Al-Anon 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Harmony Grove Saturdays Baptist Church, Topping. home repairs/remodeling? • Alcoholics Anonymous Open 12-and-12 meeting, 5:30 p.m. every Saturday at Zoar Baptist Church. 776- servicing the heat or AC? 7629 Wednesdays • Story Hour 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the cleaning the house? Middlesex Family YMCA. 776-7362 Sundays • Knitters Group 10 a.m. every Wednesday at • Cub Scout Pack 314 2 p.m. every Sunday at Urbanna United Methodist Church. Hermitage Baptist Church in Church View. 347-7323 • Story Hour 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the Who can help? Middlesex County Public Library, Urbanna Branch. 756-5717 If the answer is YOU, let people know by joining Mondays • Story Hour 3 p.m. every Wednesday at Urbanna • Veterans Café 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. every Monday all Methodist Church. 756-5717 the Business & Professional Directory appearing veterans are welcome at 84 Main Street, Warsaw. 769- • Bingo 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Booster 2751 Club, Hartfi eld. 758-2910 in the Southside Sentinel every week. • Dementia Support Group 10:30 a.m. the fi rst Monday of the month at the Alzheimer’s Association Email your event to [email protected] by offi ce, 7335 Lewis Ave., Gloucester. 695-9382 Friday for consideration. Please keep your event Call (804) 758-2328 now! • Boy Scout Troop 370 6 p.m. every Monday at the information current. January 3, 2013 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A5 arts & leisure Lower Middle Peninsula Panel to discuss top family New commerce exhibit to open AG Conference is Jan. 16 history software programs at Middlesex County Museum The opening reception for The annual Lower Middle The farm shop is on Route The Computer Geneal- fers The Master Genealogist “A History of Commerce in Peninsula AG Conference will 14 at 2079 Buena Vista Road, ogy Group will host a panel (whollygenes.com) software Middlesex County,” sponsored be held on Wednesday, January Saluda, Virginia 23149 (GPS). of experienced users of three as do many professionals. She by Citizens and Farmers (C&F) 16, in lower King and Queen at The event is also approved for popular and top-rated family started her genealogy endeav- Bank, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, the farm of Robert Bland. Category 90 Private Pesticide history software programs at ors while in graduate school, January 13, at the Middlesex Beginning at 1 p.m. is a Applicator Recertifi cation. 1 p.m. on Thursday, January where a class assignment County Museum in Saluda. planter and fertilizer place- The event is sponsored by 10, at Rappahannock-West- required her to write a database Sponsored by Citizens and ment workshop presented by agribusiness, Tidewater Soil minster Canterbury (RWC) in program. Farmers Bank, this exhibit traces Keith Burgess of Burgess AG & Water Conservation District Irvington. Her experience in geneal- the history of commerce in Services, followed by speakers and Natural Resources Conser- All such programs perform ogy research is extensive. Middlesex County from the mid- from Virginia Tech Weed Sci- vation Service, and the Virginia the same basic functions of She served as governor of the 1600s through the mid-1900s. ence and Virginia Farm Bureau Cooperative Extension. recording, organizing and shar- Virginia Genealogical Soci- The fi rst planter merchants, Risk Management. The edu- For more information, call ing family history data. Per- ety and is an a member of the tobacco, trading, crops, money, cational event will conclude 758-4120 (Middlesex County sonal preferences are dictated National Genealogical Society, general stores, buyboats, steam- The Spanish Milled Dollar, at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to Extension Offi ce) or 693-3562, by the data entry screen layout, the Daughters of the American ships and banking will be dis- British Gold Guinea, Rosa follow. extension 5. desired reports, the ability to Revolution, and the Genea- cussed in this newly-completed Americana Twopence and draft a narrative history of one’s logical Society of the Northern exhibit. Items on display are from the Virginia Halfpenny will family based on information in Neck of Virginia. from the museum’s collection as be discussed in the money the database, how many images Legacy Family Tree (legacy- well as objects from various local portion of “A History of Com- may be included for each familytree.com) is consistently residents’ personal collections. merce in Middlesex County,” person, and even the ability to rated as one of the top three “It is an exhibit that will appeal a new exhibit sponsored by create CDs to exchange with family history software pro- to a wide audience,” said museum C&F Bank at the Middlesex family members. grams. Linda Boyatzies, will director Holly Horton. “With vin- County Museum. The panel will discuss the share her experiences using tage textiles and house goods, following considerations for Legacy. She began her gene- furniture, old coins, vintage exhibit will be on display from Family Tree Maker (FTM), alogy research in 1998 and banking giveaways, and historic January 13 through June 16 in Legacy Family Tree and The selected Legacy in 2007 for her photographs, there is something the museum’s annex building in Master Genealogist: record keeping. She has experi- for everyone. Special handouts Saluda, one block from the his- 1. How to enter a person and ence with several other geneal- have been designed for children, toric courthouse square. It will how to attach that person to ogy programs. so bring the whole family.” be open Wednesday through Sat- Auditions someone else in a family tree. This is an excellent oppor- Light refreshments will be urday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Please call 2. How to create a direct line tunity for all genealogists who served during the reception. The 758-3663 for more information. report. are considering their fi rst soft- “How the Other Half Loves” 3. Creating references, cita- ware purchase or considering By Alan Auckbourn tions and bibliographies. a replacement. Fortunately it Ronald Mihills has used FTM is possible to transfer the bulk Tidewater Foundation (familytreemaker.com) for of one’s data between different Directed by Rebecca Tebbs Nunn many years and is familiar with family history programs; how- announces 2012 grants many of the nuances including ever, images may pose issues. those in the latest version. Names, dates, relationships, The Tidewater Foundation School, Rappahannock Com- He began searching his geographic locations and more announced in December the munity College, and Wood- January 8 & 9 @7:00 PM family genealogy over 40 years do transfer, which are the bulk recipients of a variety of com- land Academy, the Kilmarnock ago. He is a member of three of data-entry efforts. munity organizations located Museum, Reedville Fisher- The Lancaster Playhouse in White Stone lineage societies—Sons of the Following the meeting on throughout the Northern Neck men’s Museum, Morattico American Revolution, Descen- January 10, those in attendance and Tidewater area. The funds Waterfront Museum, Richmond dants of Washington’s Army will discuss the possibility for these grants are made pos- County Museum, Steamboat This comedy has roles for at Valley Forge, and Order of of forming a study group for sible through the proceeds from Era Museum, and the Lancaster Founders and Patriots of Amer- one of the above software pro- the 2011 Holly Ball, a 117-year- Community Library. 3 women & 3 men - ages 35-60 ica. grams. old traditional, time-honored Contributions have also Mihills also is involved with Meetings of the Computer debutante ball that takes place been made to the Cub Scout the Robert Carter family his- Genealogy Group (CGG) are each year in December. Pack 222, Boy Scout Group tory database at Historic Christ open to all members of the Contributions were made 235, Jacob’s Ladder, Northern 435-3776 Church in Weems, which uses Northern Neck Computer to the following local schools Neck of VA Historical Society, Family Tree Maker for record Users Group (NNCUG) and and museums: Aylett Coun- Northumberland Historical Soci- lancasterplayers.org keeping. This database of the Genealogical Society of try Day School, Chesapeake ety, the Rappahannock Founda- Carter descendants contains the Northern Neck of Virginia, Academy, Christchurch School, tion for the Arts, Lancaster High over 39,000 names. as well as residents at RW-C. Northumberland Elementary School Band, and Lancaster Pri- Mary Elizabeth Stewart pre- Guests are welcome, School (music), St. Margaret’s mary School (music). A6 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • January 3, 2013 Reception for artist Biff Marshall is Friday

On Friday, January 4, at 6 base. p.m., there will be a reception Food and drinks will be for Biff Marshall, Gloucester available for purchase. Arts on Main’s Artist of the Gloucester Arts on Main Month for January as well as also encourages the public the artwork of the talented to visit its gallery during its students from Ware Acad- normal business hours, noon emy. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Marshall, a self-taught Saturday. Gloucester Arts on caricature and graffiti artist, Main is dedicated to enrich- was an only child whose his ing the cultural and eco- mother spent a lot of time nomic life of the community with him coloring and draw- through the presentation of ing pictures. When he was 6 art, the performing arts, and years old, he entered a col- other events. The 2012 court of the Holly Ball includes, front row from left, Jessica Rémy Enoch, Carter oring contest for the news- For more information, Elizabeth Clark, Queen Elizabeth Lee Rogers and 2011 Queen LeighAnna Virginia Morris; paper and won tickets to the contact Gloucester Arts on second row, from left, Ammon Dunton Jr., Andrew William Reynolds, Travis Michael Myers, Ringling Brothers Circus and Main at 6580-B Main Street, Nathan Parker Altaffer, Rob Wittman and Jackson Hart Morris. had his picture in the paper Gloucester, VA 23061, or which he found very exciting 804-824-9464. Biff Marshall as a small child. One of his favorite car- toon characters was Gar- Elizabeth Rogers crowned field, which inspired him Art of Ware student to develop his own cartoon style while he was in middle Queen of the Holly Realm school and high school. is featured at gallery During his summers he often Miss Elizabeth Lee Rogers of and Miss Jessica Rémy Enoch of tion, via its philanthropic and went to Busch Gardens and The picture of the month Reedville was crowned Queen Glen Allen. Miss Clark was pre- stewardship initiatives, has con- became fascinated by the for January at Gloucester of the Holly Realm on Friday, sented by her father and escorted tributed approximately a quarter artists who were doing por- Arts on Main features the art- December 28, at Indian Creek by Mr. Travis Michael Myers, of a million dollars to local enti- traits of people and how they work of 9-year-old Colleen Yacht and Country Club in and Miss Enoch was presented ties. In early 2012 the Tidewater transformed a blank piece of Rae from Ware Academy. It Kilmarnock. Miss Rogers was by her father and escorted by Mr. Foundation made contributions paper to life before his eyes. captures the bareness of the chosen to serve as the 117th Andrew William Reynolds. to a variety of worthy causes, At the age of 19, he began trees as they wait dormant Queen of the Holly Ball, the Mr. Ammon Dunton Jr. served made possible by the proceeds creating caricatures at Busch for the sun to chase away the Tidewater Foundation’s fund- as master of ceremonies for the of the 116th Holly Ball in 2011. Gardens. Today he still does cold of winter. The strokes of raising arm. Twenty-one North- event. caricatures as well as murals her crayons capture the ten- ern Neck and Middle Peninsula Ushers serving at the 117th and children’s rooms. He also sion between the blue of the area debutantes were presented Holly Ball were Mr. Wil- ‘Persepolis’ has done some of his designs sky and the clouds, which at this year’s annual Holly Ball. liam Somerville Clarke of as paintings and since he don’t seem to know which Congressman Rob Wittman Kilmarnock, Mr. Adam Tyler to be shown is partially colorblind, his way to go—a picture anyone of Montross provided an elo- Dunaway of Kilmarnock, Mr. colors are very strong and can relate to who steps out quent oration for the gala event Joseph Hubbard Humphreys III The Mathews Film Society contrasted. into a cold winter on a windy and crowned Miss Elizabeth of White Stone, and Mr. Trevor will present the movie “Perse- Ware Academy also will be day. Lee Rogers with the traditional Austin Smith of Lancaster. polis” at 5 p.m. on Thursday, displaying the work of its tal- This picture isn’t alone. It is An illustration by Middlesex crown worn by former queens. The proceeds from the Holly January 3, in the Halcyon ented young artists who are well accompanied by 11 other resident Colleen Rae, 9, of Miss Rogers succeeds reigning Ball are dispersed by the Tide- Building at Mathews Court inspired by their veteran art pictures illustrating each Ware Academy is the Janu- Queen Miss LeighAnna Virginia water Foundation to a variety House. teacher, Linda Brent. Their month in the 2013 Gloucester ary picture of the month at Morris of Warsaw, daughter of of charitable organizations, sup- This Oscar nominee for Best show promises to include County Art Student Scholar- Gloucester Arts on Main. Mr. and Mrs. John Hart Morris porting education and youth in Animated Feature Film follows a wide variety of creative ship Calendar, which can be IV of Warsaw. the Northern Neck and Middle a young woman’s childhood two-dimensional and three- purchased at Colonial Vir- Miss Rogers is the daughter Peninsula. During the last in repressive Iran, her adoles- dimensional art exploring ginia Bank on Sutton Road in wishes to continue his/her art of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Neale decade, the Tidewater Founda- cence in France, and her return innovative artist expression Gloucester, Ware Academy, studies at the college level. Rogers of Reedville. She was to Tehran as an adult. using a variety of materials. and Gloucester Arts on Main For more information, con- presented by her father, and This exposition from Ware for a donation of $15 or more tact the Phoenix Art Group, escorted by Mr. Nathan Parker Academy will be on display to the non-profit Phoenix Art P.O. Box 1937, Gloucester, Altaffer. Miss Rogers chose during the month of January. Group. VA 23061; 804-693-6654; or as her attendants Miss Carter The evening will be The calendar proceeds will [email protected]. Elizabeth Clark of White Stone, rounded out by the music help them give scholarship of Scott Varney who plays support to a qualified senior a multidimensional electric from Gloucester County who Lions Club music Designed to suit your needs competition to award (804) 758-8887 Draperies Cornices student scholarships Serving Valances The Lions clubs of the coun- A program to benefit and assist Middle Peninsula Shades ties of Gloucester, Lancaster, youth, the Lions of Virginia and 20% off Blinds Mathews, Middlesex, Bland Music Scholarship Foun- Northern Neck Shutters Northumberland, Richmond dation Inc. was incorporated as a and Tappahannock are look- 501(c)(3) on July 1, 2007. Under Courtesy In-Home Consultations Free Installation ing for gifted young people in the aegis of the Lions organi- the vocal and instrumental area zation, the Bland Foundation who would be interested in win- has been providing performing ning a musical scholarship and opportunities as well as scholar- furthering their musical educa- ships to gifted music students, tion. The competition has been both vocal and instrumental, scheduled for February 3, 2013 since 1948. at 2 p.m. at Rappahannock The purpose of the founda- Westminster-Canterbury tion is to promote cultural and (RWC) in Irvington. educational opportunities for 2013 Lions Clubs International is the musically-talented young the largest service organiza- people in Virginia (primarily of Bliss tion in the world. Since 1917 high school age). This goal is Lions have been meeting the achieved through progressive You are cordially invited needs of local communities competitions, beginning in Feb- to be a part of Bliss, a guide to weddings in the and the world. Currently, 1.35 ruary and culminating in May in Northern Neck and Middlesex County. This popular million men and women in a competition among 12 finalists. 207 countries and geographic The Bland Foundation oversees planning tool is distributed annually as a supplement to areas conduct vision and the running of the competitions the Rappahannock Record and Southside Sentinel. health screenings, build parks, and also provides as much as support eye hospitals, award $18,000 in scholarships to the scholarships, assist youth and 12 finalists. The scholarships provide help in time of disas- must be used for college tuition, ter, like Hurricane Sandy and music lessons, summer music much more. programs or other music educa- tion endeavors. As tuition and lessons are extremely expensive, the Bland Foundation provides needed assistance to these tal- ented, hardworking music stu- dents and their families. Many participants in the pro- gram (especially the finalists) go on to be accepted into the top music schools, conservato- la ries and colleges in the United Bliss2012 Bridal Guide for the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsu States. Who was Bland? James Bland, an African-American, was a popular composer in the Your advertising message will be effectively late 1800s. In 1948 the Lions targeted to more than 14,000 people in the of Virginia were instrumental in having Bland’s composition, Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula and beyond. “Carry Me Back to Old Vir- ginia,” adopted as a state song. Copies of this guide will also be available for download To honor this prolific writer of from our websites: SSentinel.com and RRecord.com Americana, the Lions wanted to create a “living monument.” “Carry Me Back to Old Vir- Ad deadline: January 18 ginia” is now the state song emeritus but the Lions organi- Publication date: January 31 zation still honors James Bland and his place in American musi- cal history through this success- ful, well-established program Southside Sentinel for supporting musically-gifted 758-2328 youth. [email protected] If you are a vocalist or an instrumentalist and would like Rappahannock Record to compete, please contact 435-1701 Middlesex Lion Dick Brown at 776-8342 to register, or for more [email protected] information.