Section VMRC addresses • B • boathouse project, non-native oysters
September 8, 2005 and rockfi sh season NEWPORT NEWS—At its base management measures, KILMARNOCK, VIRGINIA August 23 meeting, the Virginia the commission established new Marine Resources Commission regulations for fall 2005. heard eight habitat permit cases, The recreational season will two items related to submerged begin October 4 and extend aquatic vegetation restoration, through December 31. The pos- and two items related to native session limit will continue at and non-native oyster restoration two striped bass per person. The VQL and YMCA deliver on fi eld of promise projects. minimum size limit remains at The commission also adopted 18 inches. by Robb Hoff new restrictions on recreational Anglers will be allowed to KILMARNOCK—Vir- striped bass fi shing and post- possess two striped bass 18 ginia Quality Life chairman poned action on changes to com- inches to 28 inches total length, Douglas Monroe harkened mercial striped bass regulations or one striped bass 18 inches to back to 1998 when then U.S. until its September 27 meeting. 28 inches total length and one Secretary of State Colin Among the habitat cases, striped bass 34 inches or greater Powell visited the site where the commission voted 7-0 to in total length. the VQL and Northern Neck approve a permit for applicant The major change in the 2005 Family YMCA one day William Newton to construct a fi shery concerns the “protected” hoped to transform a “fi eld 33-foot-long by 17-foot-wide slot limit, whereby it will be of promises” into a vibrant private, non-commercial, open- unlawful for any person to pos- community center teeming sided timber boathouse on sess striped bass between 28 with activity. Lodge Creek in Northumberland inches and 34 inches in total “At that time, that’s all we County. length. had were promises,” said Among oyster restoration According to managers and Monroe. projects, the commission set a the fi shing industry, the slot On Saturday, those prom- public hearing September 27 on limit will enable fi shermen to ises were delivered. the Virginia Seafood Council’s better adhere to the overall har- VQL and the Northern request to further test non-native vest quota of 1,504,927 pounds. Neck Family YMCA held a oysters on state bottom. For the past two years, the rec- ribbon-cutting ceremony as The commission also rec- reational harvest quota has been part of the grand opening ognized the retirement of two exceeded. of the Harris Family Center, Virginia Marine Police offi cers, The 2005 management mea- a new 35,000-square-foot, Richard Haynes and First Sgt. sures will be in effect for the $3.5-million facility which Dan Eskridge, who collectively Chesapeake Bay and its tributar- stands like a beacon of poten- It’s offi cial. The new 35,000-square-foot Harris Family Center is now open. The ribbon-cut- have nearly 60 years of service. ies, including the Potomac River tial for a rural community. ting ceremony was held Saturday for the YMCA’s grand opening. From left are Kilmarnock Among recreational striped tributaries. “We waited for this for a vice mayor Dr. Curtis H. Smith, YMCA founding board member and executive committee long time, but it’s fi nally hap- member Bill Lee, Connemara Corp. vice-president David Jones, YMCA branch executive pened,” said Bill Lee, a found- M.J. Anderson, Virginia Quality Life chairman Douglas Monroe, Sen. John Chichester and ing YMCA board member former Gov. Linwood Holton. Gov. Warner notes state who serves on the organiza- tion’s executive committee. assistance to Katrina relief “I think everybody in the community should be proud RICHMOND–Gov. Mark R. and other state, private and faith- to have a facility this size and Warner on Monday updated Vir- based groups to assess the Com- this nice in a rural commu- ginia’s efforts to provide assis- monwealth’s capacity to receive, nity,” added Lee. “It doesn’t tance and support to residents house, and coordinate services happen every day.” of Gulf Coast states impacted by for evacuees from the Gulf Coast The center was built by Hurricane Katrina. region. Connemara Corp. of White “It is heartening to see Vir- • The Virginia National Guard Stone and took 16 months to ginia citizens, localities, faith- is assembling a team of approxi- complete. based groups and others offering mately 225 personnel for deploy- “Spectacular is the word,” resources and assistance to those ment to the Golf Coast region. said Connemara vice-presi- who have lost everything in Approximately 120 personnel, dent David Jones. “It’s a this natural disaster,” said Gov. mainly military police, previ- spectacular facility.” Warner. “We are working with ously deployed to Louisiana From the cushioned sub- our federal and state partners to from the 229th Military Police fl oors of the exercise room and The Harris Family Center includes a fi tness area fi lled with exercise equipment. match these offers of assistance Company in Virginia Beach, and racquet ball courts to wall-to- with specifi c requests for help six guardsmen with the 203rd wall workout equipment in one can fi nd some place to licensed facility of its type in building is part of the VQL from the Gulf Coast states. Red Horse unit, a laundry and the fi tness room and the teen belong,” said YMCA branch Lancaster County. campus that includes the “As evacuees from the Gulf bath unit, also have deployed to center with its ping pong table, executive M.J. Anderson. The Harris Family Center Northern Neck Free Health Coast begin to arrive in the Com- Louisiana. computer lab and billiards The former YMCA build- on William B. Graham Court Clinic and the Rappahannock monwealth to stay with family, • Virginia State Police offi cials table, the center has something ing will be converted into also will house the River General Hospital Reha- friends, and in some cases have assembled a group of 108 to offer for everyone. a day care center. Monroe Counties Chapter of the bilitative Services and Sports complete strangers, it is impor- troopers awaiting assignment “All of it means that every- noted it will be the only state- American Red Cross. The Medicine Center. tant that evacuees be referred to the region. A Virginia State promptly to the local chapter of Police helicopter and two pilots the American Red Cross. The arrived at the Louisiana State Red Cross is equipped to pro- Police aviation hangar in Baton vide housing, food, clothing and Rouge last Thursday, and the other assistance, and to make BK117 helicopter equipped with Police Reports sure evacuees remain eligible a hoist has provided search and for Federal Emergency Manage- rescue support. ment Agency assistance they • The Virginia Department of Lancaster County Sheriff driving and driving under a sus- A Topping woman, 37, was A Lancaster area woman, 43, may be entitled to,” Gov. Warner Game and Inland Fisheries, Vir- Ronnie Crockett reported nine pended license. charged August 31 with issuing a was charged with violation of a said. “After screening by the Red ginia State Police, and several arrests during the past week. A Kilmarnock man, 46, was bad check on May 20. court order on August 31. Cross, local social service agen- local public safety agencies have Barry O. Travis, 45, of Merry charged August 29 with public A Morratico Road man, 23, A Wildfl ower Lane woman was cies will be in a better position to assembled approximately 100 Point Road was charged Septem- drunkenness after the staff was charged September 2 with charged September 1 with failure process evacuees into appropri- fl at-bottomed boats and adequate ber 1 with two counts of narcot- responded to South Main Street contempt of a court order for to appear in court. ate state and local programs. law enforcement and other per- ics conspiracy on January 1. for a disturbance. support on May 24. Other responses “It is important to remind Vir- sonnel trained and equipped to Joshua R. Bryant, 20, of On August 29, the sheriff’s ginians that the best way to sup- conduct water rescue and patrol Paynes Creek Road was charged staff responded to a domestic dis- port their fellow Americans in functions. This group is awaiting September 1 with grand larceny turbance and emergency mental this time of disaster is to donate specifi c instructions on where and breaking and entering on Shooting leads to arrest health incident on Merry Point money through the American they might be needed. August 14 and destruction of Road and a larceny complaint Red Cross, the Salvation Army • The Virginia Department of property and reckless driving on KILMARNOCK—Kilmarnock Police Chief Mike Bedell reported involving the theft of a toolbox and other credible charities,” Health is working with the Medi- August 19. Tuesday that Trevell Maurice Saul, 21, of Lancaster has been charged from a vehicle on Old Ferry Gov. Warner said. cal Society of Virginia, Virginia Sharron L. Haynes, 57, of Del- with malicious wounding, use of a fi rearm in the commission of a Road. The staff also received an Here is an update on various Hospital and Healthcare Asso- taville was charged September 2 felony and brandishing a fi rearm in connection with the shooting of occupant safety complaint on activities under way in Virginia. ciation, and Virginia Nurses with grand larceny as a business Dwayne Noel, 28, of Heathsville on Sunday, September 4. North Main Street and an annoy- • Gov. Warner has instructed Association to create a system employee on August 6. Following an altercation, the shooting occurred in the front park- ing telephone call complaint on representatives from the Vir- for providing medical volunteers Tirrone M. Taylor, 30, of no ing lot at the Get & Zip convenience store on North Main Street, said Paynes Creek Road. ginia Department of Emergency to the impacted areas. Currently, fi xed address was charged Sep- Bedell. The incident occured shortly after midnight about the time On August 30, the staff Management, General Ser- a team of 100 medical volunteers tember 2 with a felony probation the store was closing. responded to a domestic dis- vices, Social Services, Housing has been assembled by Sentara violation. Bedell said Noel was shot once in the side and once in the leg. He turbance in the 2400 block of and Community Development, Healthcare in Hampton Roads, In misdemeanor cases, a was transported to Rappahannock General Hospital where he was Black Stump Road and received Health, the Virginia Housing awaiting potential deployment to Lumberlost Trail man, 37, was reported to be in stable condition. a walk-in report of larceny from Development Authority, the Vir- the Gulf Coast region. charged August 31 with drunk A bond hearing for Saul was pending. (continued on page B10) ginia Employment Commission, (continued on page B10)
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LEADERSHIP LOOK DIFFERENT FROM THE PEW THAN THEY RATHER A FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE WHAT TRUE EXPEC WHILE WE HAVE A PROBLEM IT IS NOT A PROBLEM THAT DO THE PULPIT 4HEY EVEN APPEAR DIFFERENTLY FROM TATIONS REALLY WERE CANNOT BE RESOLVED THE PARSONAGE THAN FROM MEMBERS HOMES -INISTERS ARE OFTEN CALLED TO l X THE PROBLEM )F IN THE COURSE OF STUDY PERSONS WEIGHING mECTIO 7HAT USUALLY ENSUES IS A TORN FABRIC OF FAITH CAUSED BY HIS OR HER PREDECESSOR OLD BROTHER THE MATTER IN LIGHT OF HISTORY PERFORMANCE AND E BY NS %ACH SIDE IN A PASTORAL SQUABBLE FEELS VICTIMIZED SISTER ,AST 7ELL WAIT A MINUTE -INISTER ,AST IS OPPORTUNITY DECIDE THAT NEW LEADERSHIP IS NECES 2 *OHN (OWARD &ARMER 4HERE HAS TO BE A BETTER WAY GONE )S THERE STILL A PROBLEM #OULD IT BE THAT IT SARY A PLAN THAT ALLOWS THE CHURCH TO PROSPER AND PASTOR )RVINGTON "APTIST #HURCH &IRST WE CAN RE EXAMINE THE AFFAIR CALMLY 0AS IS NOT A MINISTERIAL LEADERSHIP PROBLEM #OULD IT THE MINISTER TO EXIT SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED 4HE TORAL CONGREGATION DIFFERENCES OF OPINIONS AND BE THAT SOME IN THE CONGREGATION SIMPLY REFUSE ADJUDICATOR OUGHT PUT IN WRITING THE AREAS OF DIS ! CHANGE IN THE PULPIT LIFESTYLE RARELY ARE WORTH DESTROYING A FAMILY OR TO BE LED BY ANYONE AGREEMENT AND GIVE THE MINISTER OPPORTUNITY TO !CROSS THE .ORTHERN .ECK NEW MINISTERS HAVE A CHURCH OVER %ACH SITUATION NEEDS PRAYER l RST ,YING DEEP BENEATH MANY A CHURCH CONm ICT IS RESPOND -EET AGAIN AND EVALUATE THE DIFFERENC ARRIVED AGAINST NEW EXPECTATIONS FROM PEW AND THEN NEGOTIATION $O NOT FORGET THAT WE IN THE THE FACT THAT SOMEONE HAS DECIDED THAT IT IS THEIR ES )F REPAIR IS NO LONGER POSSIBLE DISCUSS WITH PULPIT COMMUNITY OF FAITH CHURCH #ALMER WISER THE MINISTER WHAT OPTIONS EXIST FOR HELP AND FOR 3EVERAL "APTIST CHURCHES ARE LOOKING FOR PAS WERE SO FREELY FOR PERSONS OF RESOLUTION WHILE HE OR SHE GETS READY FOR ANOTHER TORAL LEADERSHIP 3OME HAVE DONE SO FOR A LONG GIVEN OUR TRANSGRES FAITH SHOULD CALL TIME SIONS 3HOULDNT WE 7ICOMICO "APTIST RECOGNIZE ) ENCOURAGE DISAPPOINTED FOLKS TO MAKE THE 4HEN AGAIN ) KNOW OF GOOD FRIENDS LAY LEAD BE JUST AS KIND WHEN 7ICOMICO THAT IT IS DIFl CULTY AN ACT OF SACRIl CE $ONT STOP GOING TO ERS IN THEIR CONGREGATIONS WHO WANT NEW LEADER IT COMES TO DEALING THE ,ORDS CHURCH PLEASE SHIP )F THEY ONLY KNEW HOW BADLY 0ASTOR 0RESENT WITH OTHERS CHURCH OR ) JOKINGLY TELL "APTISTS TO PRAY FOR THEIR MINIS WANTED OUT 3OMETIMES THE IT ISNT EVEN WORTH FUSS TERS AND BRAG ON THEIR GOOD POINTS /NE OF TWO /CCASIONALLY SUCH MIS MATCHED RELATIONSHIPS BEST WAY TO RESOLVE ING OVER )F WE CAN KEEP THINGS CAN HAPPEN MINISTERS WILL GET BETTER AT ARRIVE MY WAY IN THE MOST UNCOMFORTABLE PHONE OUR FAILED EXPECTA OUR FOCUS ON THE ,ORD OF WHAT 'OD HAS CALLED THEM TO DO OR SOME OTHER INQUIRIES )T WOULD SEEM THAT 0ASTOR 3OMEONE TIONS IS FOR ONE OF THE CHURCH WE CAN GET CHURCH WILL HEAR ABOUT THEM AND WANT THEM TO HAS FAILED TO LIVE UP TO THE EXPECTATIONS OF THIS THE PARTIES TO RE THEM OFF EACH OTHER COME TO THEIR l ELD OR THAT CHURCH MEMBER $EEPER THAN THE QUERY MOVE THEMSELVES 4HERE ARE TIMES WHEN 7HEN FAILED EXPECTATIONS ARISE WE NEED A IS THE KNOWN FACT THAT THE CALLER ALSO IS FEELING FROM THE FRAY A MINISTER FAILS TO STUDY PRAYER FOUNDATION BENEATH OUR NEGOTIATIONS 7E DISENFRANCHISED BY BOTH PASTORAL LEADERSHIP AND 3OMETIMES WE NEED THE NEW CALL WELL ENOUGH NEED THE LOVE OF #HRIST IN OUR HEARTS AS WE CALMLY CONGREGATIONAL SUPPORT -Y INVITATION IS TO ENTER TO STEP BACK FROM AND MISSES THE OPPOR DISCUSS OUR DIFFERENCES 7E NEED THE FORGIVENESS AS A DISPASSIONATE EXPERT AND ALLOW THE CALLER TO THE DIFl CULTY AND TUNITIES FOR GROWTH OR OF #HRIST WITH WHICH WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED AP GET HIS OR HER WAY IN A DEEPLY PERSONAL MATTER LET A LITTLE LIGHT SHINE ON THE MATTER MISSES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR FAILURE ) ADMIT IT PLIED TO THE MINISTER ABOUT WHOM WE ARE SO UN 7E ARE TALKING ABOUT A hNO WINv SITUATION .O )N MOST CASES THE MINISTER WITH WHOM WE HAVE SOMETIMES IT WAS JUST A BAD MATCH ) ALSO KNOW HAPPY !SK 'OD TO HELP BUT BE CAREFUL WE JUST MATTER HOW ) RESPOND ) AM VULNERABLE ) DONT FALLEN OUT OF LOVE WAS THAT VERY SPECIAL PERSON THAT THE #HRISTIAN ARMY IS ONE OF THE FEW THAT COULD HAVE THE MINISTER (E WANTS US TO HAVE DODGE THE ISSUE FOR ) REALIZE THAT THERE ARE MOST THAT THE CONGREGATION INVITED TO BECOME THEIR SHOOTS ITS OWN WOUNDED 7HEN MINISTERS LEAVE UNDER STRESS THERE ARE LIKELY PERSONS WITH WHOM ) HAVE SOME RELATION LEADER OR THAT A BOARD BISHOP OR COUNCIL SENT #ONVENE A COUNCIL BOARD OF ELDERS DEACONS RARELY ANY WINNERS ! PRAYED FOR AND PLANNED SHIP SEEKING COUNSEL ELSEWHERE 7HY IS IT SO HARD TO LEAD OR WHAT HAVE YOU AND FAIRLY LAY OUT THE EXPEC EXIT CAN BENEl T BOTH CONGREGATION AND MINISTER FOR CHURCH FOLKS TO BE HONEST IN THEIR DEALINGS ONE ! NUMBER OF TIMES ) HAVE OBSERVED THAT THE TATIONS THAT ARE IN JEOPARDY )T COULD BE THAT A 0RAYER NEGOTIATIONS FORGIVENESS AND THE LOVE WITH THE OTHER #LEARLY THE MATTERS OF PASTORAL PROBLEM WAS NOT SO MUCH FAILED EXPECTATIONS BUT PRAYERFUL STUDY OF THE ISSUE MIGHT REVEAL THAT OF #HRIST CAN ALSO RESTART A RELATIONSHIP
baptist Hartswell Baptist New St. John’s Baptist 5940 White Chapel Road, Lancaster United Methodist presbyterian 10559 River Road, Kilmarnock 462-5908; Rev. Scott A. West, Rector Rev. Robert O. Jones, Jr., Pastor Lancaster; 462-0845 Rev. Dwight Johnson, Pastor Offi ce Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 462-5790 (Elevator Available) Beulah Baptist Rev. Bunnie C. Dunaway, Pastor Sunday, September 11: Mon.-Fri. 1-800-251-2468 Dial-a-Prayer (Daily Campbell 4448 Mary Ball Road, Lively; 462- Sunday, September 11: 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Guided tours by appointment Devotions): Memorial Presbyterian 5000, Rev. Ronald Dunaway, Pastor 10:15 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Church Service Sunday, September 11: Sunday, September 11: Rt. 222 (Weems Road), Sunday, September 11: 11 a.m., Prayer & Praise Wednesday, September 14: 11:15 a.m., Worship Service Bethel: In the Village of Weems, 438-6875; 10 a.m., Sunday School 11:30 a.m., Worship 7 p.m., Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 9:45 a.m., Sunday School The Rev. Terry A. Robertson, 11 a.m., Worship St. Stephens Episcopal 11 a.m., Worship Service Interim Pastor Irvington Baptist Queen Esther Baptist 6853 Northumberland Highway, Emmanuel: Offi ce Hours: Mon.-Thurs. Bethany Baptist Church 53 King Carter Drive, Irvington 7228 River Road, Lancaster; 462- Heathsville; 580-4555 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Rt. 360, Callao, 804-529-6890 438-6971; John Howard Farmer 7780, Dr. Vaughan M. Cunningham Rev. Jeffrey O. Cerar, Rector 11 a.m., Sunday School Sunday, September 11: Rev. Kori Kiss Sunday, September 11: Sunday, September 11: Sunday, September 11: “All Aboard Sunday” Sunday, September 11: 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Assembly 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Holy Eucharist, coffee follows Fairfi elds United Methodist 9:30 a.m., Church School for all ages 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Bible Classes 11 a.m., Worship 9:50 a.m., Sunday School with 14741 Northumberland Highway, 11 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Worship nursery Burgess; 453-2631 Hunger Offering Received 12 noon, Church Picnic - All invited Wednesday, September 14: Wednesday, September 14: Sharon Baptist Thrift Shop: Rev. Brant Hays 7 p.m., Prayer 12 noon, Women s AA Open Tuesday-Saturday, Sunday, September 11: 5 p.m., Youth Cookout 1413 Lumberlost Road, Nursery provided Church School & 7 p.m., Fellowship and Sharing Weems; 438-6659 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9 a.m., Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Worship Calvary Baptist Rev. Rodney D. Waller, Pastor Monday, September 12: 490 East Church Street Kilmarnock Baptist Sunday, September 11: Trinity Episcopal Kilmarnock; 435-1052 65 East Church Street 8484 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster 9:30 a.m., Fellowship & Family Life 9:30 a.m., Church School Galilee United Methodist Ministry Group Sunday, September 11: Kilmarnock; 435-1703 11 a.m., Morning Worship The Rev. Scott A. West, Rector 747 Hull Neck Road, 8:45 a.m., Church School Bill and Mary Dell Sigler, Pastors Sunday, September 11: 7 p.m., Agape Committee Wednesday, September 14: Edwardsville; 580-7306 Tuesday, September 13: 10 a.m., Devotions Saturday, September 10: 11 a.m., Senior Outreach 9:30 a.m., Worship Service Rev. Vernell M. Carter, Pastor 10:15 a.m., Worship with Communion Youth Retreat 9:30-11 a.m., Sunday School for 5:30 p.m. Witness & Service 1 p.m., Midday Bible Study Sunday, September 11: Ministry Group 7 p.m., Radio Broadcast, 101.7 FM Sunday, September 11: 7 p.m., Evening Bible Study children 10 a.m., Sunday School Wednesday, September 14: 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 7 p.m., Christian Ed Ministry Group 11 a.m., Worship Wednesday, September 14: 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting 11 a.m., Morning Worship Smithland Baptist Wicomico Parish 12 noon, Sunday School Picnic 10 a.m., Congregational Care 1047 Walnut Point Road 5191 Jessie duPont Memorial Heathsville United Methodist Ministry Group Claybrook Baptist 3:30 p.m., Lead Worship at RW-C Heathsville; 580-2843 Highway 39 Courthouse Road, Heathsville Tuesday, September 13: 5:30 p.m., Chancel Choir Rehearsal 2242 Weems Road, Weems; 438- Sunday, September 11: Wicomico Church; 580-6445 580-3630; James B. Godwin, Pastor: Thursday, September 15: 5570, Rev. Daniel Mochamps, Interim 8:30 a.m., WMU Meets to go to 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Rev. W. Scott Dillard, Rector Sunday, September 11: Westminster Baptist Church in 5 p.m., Offi cer Training & Session Pastor 11 a.m., Worship Sunday, September 11: 9 a.m., Sunday School Meets Sunday, September 11: Richmond Wednesday, September 14: 8 a.m., Communion, breakfast follows 10 a.m., Worship 5:30 p.m., Budget & Finance 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 7:30 p.m., Prayer and Bible Study 10 a.m., Sunday School with nursery Milden Presbyterian 11 a.m., Morning Worship Committee 10 a.m., Communion Henderson United Methodist 12:13 p.m., Luncheon follows worship Wednesday September 14: Sharps White Stone Baptist 11 a.m., Coffee Hour 72 Henderson Drive, Callao Sunday, September 11: service to honor Daniel and Katrina 5 p.m., Youth Choir 517 Chesapeake Drive Wednesday, September 14: 529-6769; Rev. Sue Ann Salmon Mochamps for their service to 6 p.m., WOW Worship Food & 10 a.m., Sunday School Dr. W. Dennis Martin, Pastor 10 a.m., Healing Service, Communion Sunday, September 11: 11 a.m., Worship with nursery Claybrook Church Fellowship White Stone: 435-1413 Thrift Shop: 10 a.m., Sunday School, all ages Monday, September 12: 7 pm. Nominating Committee [email protected] 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wed., Fri., Sat. 11 a.m., Worship, traditional Rev. Steven Turner begins as new 7 p.m. Bible Study St. Andrews Presbyterian Saturday, September 10: 435 East Church Street, pastor to Claybrook Church Emmas Yard Sale St. James Irvington United Methodist Wednesday, September 14: Lebanon Baptist Field Kilmarnock; 435-3948 Sunday, September 11: Anglican/Episcopal 26 King Carter Drive, Irvington Rev. Dr. Thomas R. Coye, Pastor 7 p.m., Business Mtg. Carlton Milstead, Pastor Nursery Provided at 9:45 & 11 a.m. Rt. 14 at 626, Mathews County 438-6800; Rev. John Durkovich 7:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Sunday, September 11: Saturday, September 10: 9:30 a.m., Church Library open Rev. William T. Kump, 757-244-7955 Saturday, September 10: 5 p.m., 4th Day Reunion Lebanon 9:45 a.m., Sunday School for all ages Roger Murch 436-9355 8 p.m., AA 10 a.m., Sunday School Sunday, September 11: Coan Baptist 11 a.m., Worship Service 1928 Prayer Book, 1940 Hymnal Sunday, September 11: 9 a.m., Sunday School Breakfast Heathsville; 580-2751 11 a.m., Worship Service Sunday, September 11: 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Rev. Robert Lee Farmer, Minister Providence 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Willie Chapel Baptist Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 11 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Worship Sunday, September 11: 10 a.m., Sunday School 510 Merry Point Road, Lancaster 10 a.m., Exploring the Bible (Study) Thursday, September 15: 10 a.m., Sunday School 5:30 p.m., Church Supper and Sermon “The Right Stuff” 462-5500; Rev. Michael Reed 11 a.m., Morning Prayer & Sermon 7:30 p.m., Choir (I Tim. 5:6-8) 11 a.m., Worship business meeting Rose Curry, Associate Minister 10 & 11 a.m., Child Care Provided Tuesday, September 13: Norwood 12 noon, Congregational Meeting Sunday, September 11: Kilmarnock United Methodist Thursday, September 15: 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 9:30 a.m., Sunday School lutheran 89 East Church Street, Kilmarnock Wednesday, September 14: 11 a.m., Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Session 11:15 a.m., Prayer and Praise 435-1797; (Elevator access) 4:30 p.m., Choir 7 p.m., Prayer/Bible Study 11:30 a.m., Worship with Communion Rev. Deborah T. Marion, Pastor Lighthouse Baptist Apostles Lutheran Wednesday, September 14: Main Street, Gloucester; 693-9098 Sunday, September 11: Wesley Presbyterian Corrottoman Baptist Independent 7:30 p.m., Bible Study 9 a.m., Service 48 Ottoman Ferry Road, Ottoman 7022 Jessie DuPont Memorial Sunday, September 11: 1272 Taylor Creek Rd. 9:15 a.m., Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Weems, 438-5853 462-5674; Land deeded 1834 Highway, Wicomico Church, Church of god 11 a.m., Worship Rev. Frank G. Schwall Jr., Pastor 435-2435 10:30 a.m., Worship Sunday, September 11: Thursday, September 8: Sunday, September 11: 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Sunday School Good Shepherd Lutheran Rehoboth United 10:15 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Exercise Group Tibitha Church of God Methodist Parish Saturday, September 10: 11 a.m., Worship/Children s Church 2 miles North of Callao on Hwy. 202 Children and Adult 991 Fleeton Road, Reedville Callao; 529-5948 435-1792; Rev. Karen J. Sandoval 3-6 p.m., Church Picnic at Camp 6 p.m., Worship 453-4972; Rev. Steven P. Hency Wednesday, September 14: Rev. Michael Ramming, Pastor Larry Burian, Associate Minister other Piankatank Home Phone 453-3231 Sunday, September 11: Sunday, September 11: 7 p.m., Prayer and Bible Study Sunday, September 11: Denominations Sunday, September 11: 8:30 a.m., Worship accompanied by Bluff Point 9:45 a.m., Sunday School for All Choir Rehearsal afterward 10 a.m., Worship Nursery Provided for all Services Sunday School 11 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday School Noon, Coffee Fellowship 5:30 p.m., Deacons Meeting 9:30 a.m., Coffee fellowship Calvary Pentecostal 7 p.m., Study Group 10 a.m., Adult Bible Study Mila John s Neck Road, Weems 6:30 p.m., Business Meeting Maple Grove Baptist “Purpose Driven Life” Windmill Point Road, Foxwells Wednesday, September 14: 9:45 a.m., Worship 438-5393; Thelma Jones, Pastor 6:30 p.m., Mission friends Wednesday, September 14: 10:45 a.m., Sunday School 7 p.m., Youth Meeting Richard C. Newlon, Minister 12 noon, Bag Lunch & Bible Study 7:45 a.m., Radio Broadcast, 101.7 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting and children s Rehoboth Sunday, September 11: Monday, September 12: Sunday, September 11: activities 10 a.m., Sunday School Living Water 9:45 a.m., Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 4 p.m., Exercise Group 10:45 a.m., Coffee Fellowship 6:30 p.m., Horseshoe League 11 a.m., Worship Lutheran Church (ELCA) 11 a.m., Worship Warsaw Church of God Wicomico 7 p.m., Praise and Worship Tuesday, September 13: 15 Church Lane, Warsaw Kilmarnock United Methodist 10 a.m., Sunday School 4 p.m., Exercise Group Morattico Baptist 89 E. Church St. Wednesday, September 14: 333-4951; Rev. Danny Deuell Sr. 11 a.m., Worship 7:30 p.m., Worship Wednesday, September 14: 924 Morattico Church Road, Sunday, September 11: Kilmarnock; 529-6269 Wednesday, September 14: 4 p.m., Exercise Group Kilmarnock; 435-3623 Sunday, September 11: 10 a.m., Sunday School 3:30 p.m., Choir-Bluff Point Center for Spiritual Awareness 7:30 p.m., Prayer/Bible Study Rev. Craig Smith, Pastor 11 a.m., Morning Worship 5 p.m., Worship Organized January 7, 1778 Freeshade Community Center, Wednesday, September 14: White Stone Syringa, 725-1234 Fairfi elds Baptist Sunday, September 11: 7 p.m., Worship Trinity Lutheran www.fairfi eldsbaptist.org 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Woman s Club Building, Virginia United Methodist Sunday, September 11:
Currie Funeral Home, Inc. Kilmarnock Antique Gallery Lynn & Steve Bonner PROUDLY SERVING THE NORTHERN NECK OF VIRGINIA 116 Church St. www.virginia-antiques.com Member FDIC Kilmarnock www.mcginneschevy.com Service Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays. Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Sept. 8, 2005 • B3 Memorial Obituaries Nunn appointed procurator service to be Albert “Spike” Nunn has been Evelyn L. Demastes War II. She was a past sec- Mary V.G. Umphlett appointed by the Bishop of the retary of the Woman’s Club, held Sunday Diocese of Raleigh, Rev. Joseph WASHINGTON, GA.— past president of the Women’s WHITE STONE–Mary Gossman, as auditor and advocate/ Evelyn Louisa ‘Louise’ Garden Club in Ridgewood, Vaughn George Umphlett, 76, Ann Kelsey will lead a com- procurator for the diocese Tribunal, Demastes, 91, of Washington, N.J., and assistant director of of White Stone died Tuesday, memorative service in two parts the legal arm of the Roman Catho- Ga., died September 1, 2005. St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal September 6, 2005. She was Sunday, September 11, at the lic Church. A former resident of Lancaster Church alter guild in Ho-Ho- a member of Asbury United Unitarian Universalist Fellow- Nunn’s duties include processing County, she was the daughter of Kus, N.J. Methodist Church in Fox- ship of the Rappahannock at applications from petitioners who the late Warren Octavious and Since relocating to Lancaster wells. 10:30 a.m. seek issuance and fi ndings of nul- Daisy Irene Connolly Towles County, she was a hospice Surviving are her husband Those killed in New York City lity. The petitioners, Catholics or and the wife of the late Warren volunteer, a member of the of 57 years, William Alex and at the Pentagon in 2001 non-Catholics who were married Demastes. Women of Grace and a volun- Umphlett; two sons and a will be remembered. Dorothy T. to Catholics, have obtained civil Mrs. Damastes is survived teer with the Lancaster Com- daughter-in-law, Michael and Wolfe, a lifelong Unitarian Uni- divorces and wish to appeal to the by a daughter, Evelyn Porter of munity Library. May Umphlett of Kilmar- versalist, also will be honored. Rota of the Catholic Church for a Grovetown, Ga.; grandchildren, Mrs. Hommel received spe- nock and Kevin Umphlett of A graduate of Smith College, fi nding of invalidity in their former Janet Dorman, Linda Hansell, cial recognition for design- Clifton Forge; a daughter, Kelsey earned a masters’ from marriage, and to re-establish full Susan Bottomley, Donna Beck, ing needle point kneelers and Michele Osborne of Virginia William and Mary. She has taught communion with the church in Thomas Bottomley III, William cushions for Christ Church in Beach; five grandchildren, at the University of Beirut, Rap- compliance with canon law. Porter Jr., Robert Porter, Debra Ridgewood. Britt Whaley of Williamsburg; pahannock Community College “The process is fairly simple, Underwood and Pamela Garrett; Surviving are her husband Walter Umphlett of Miami and Chesapeake Academy. but can be time consuming,” said and 15 great-grandchilden. of 60 years, Lawrence Gran- Beach, Fla., Kerrie Umphlett The service will be held at Nunn. A funeral service was held niss Hommel; two sons and of Clifton Forge; Briana 560 Chesapeake Drive in White As auditor, he obtains back- Albert “Spike” Nunn September 3 at Hopkins Funeral daughters-in-law, Scott Lee Murphy and Maggie Osborne, Stone. ground information from the peti- Home in Washington, Ga., with and Heidi Hommel of Great both of Virginia Beach; two tioner to determine if there is a legal Rev. Albert Huyck offi ciating. Falls, and David Bracken and great grandchildren, Brennen impediment to or scriptural author- seeking that they are in compliance Interment followed in the Wash- Carmen Garcia Hommel of and Morgan Whaley of Wil- ity for a fi nding of invalidity to the with all church laws regarding the ington Wilkes Memorial Gar- Lancaster, Pa.; six grandchil- liamsburg; two nieces, Nancy marriage. Prior to fi ling with the marriage. This can cause severe dens. Susan Bottomley, Tommy dren, Travers W., Erika M., Clark of White Stone and Judy tribunal, the petitioner must provide emotional and other problems. Bottomley, Donna Beck, Linda Rachel J., Rebekah Jr., Max Rose of Saluda; and a special documentary evidence of baptism Through fi ndings in favor of issu- Hansell, William Porter Jr. and and Laurel Hommel; and four friend, Phyllis Smith. and fi nal divorce decree issued by ance of a certifi cate of invalidity, Bobby Porter served as pallbear- great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held civil authority. the church seeks to aid the petitioner ers. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, September “The position of the church is towards full communion with the held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sep- 8, at Currie Funeral Home in that all marriages witnessed by church and alleviate those possible tember 17, at Grace Episcopal Kilmarnock with Rev. Her- clergy are valid,” said Nunn. “The repercussions. Sara B. Hommell Church in Kilmarnock with bert Hall officiating. Interment fact that the marriage resulted in a Traditionally, the title of procura- The Rev. Dr. Howard Hanchey will be in the White Stone civil divorce indicates there was a tor is granted only to Roman Catho- IRVINGTON—Sara Bracken and The Rev. Richard Fichter Baptist Church Cemetery in situation that caused the breakup. lic priests or deacons, or Catholics Hommel, 82, of Irvington died officiating. Interment will be White Stone. Pallbearers will The purpose of the tribunal is to who have their doctorates in civil Wednesday, August 31, 2005. private. be Glenn Davis, Ben Lee Jr., determine scriptural reference or or canon law. Nunn, a retired com- She was born July 22, 1923. Memorials may be made to Chris Lee, Aaron Lee, Earl other existing or pre-existing condi- mercial airline captain and former She was the daughter of the Rappahannock General Hos- Davis and Alfred Davis. tions which would cause the other- Marine Corps offi cer who has a late Wallace Henry and Whil- pital Foundation, P.O. Box Memorials may be made to From left are assistant Sunday wise valid marriage to be rendered master’s in theology, said he feels helmina Warner Bracken. 1449, Kilmarnock or Kilmar- the Asbury United Methodist school director Charles Swann invalid.” honored at having bishop Goss- Mrs. Hommel was a member nock-Lancaster Rescue Squad, Church Building Fund, 4229 and Wellington Nash. In some cases, divorced Catho- man place him in such a position of of Grace Episcopal Church and P.O. Box 333, Kilmarnock, VA Windmill Point Road, White lics may marry again, without fi rst responsibility. a U.S. Navy veteran of World 22482. Stone, VA 22578. Nash tallies Church Notes Bay Center posts fall programs 25-year ■ To honor grandparents ■ Partnering for future The Bay Center for Spiritual Legends of the Black Madonna,” a ments. He said “Live carefully, attendance White Stone United Methodist A “Partnering For Future Gen- Development will offer three Jungian series in depth spirituality with your eyes open, and try not Church will observe “Grandpar- erations” gathering will be held at ongoing programs beginning in will meet September 15, October to cause pain” and wanted view- ents’ Day” Sunday, September 11, the New White Stone Church of the September at 77 South Main Street 20 and November 17 from 7 to 8 ers to wrestle with the truths of record during the 11 a.m. service. After the Nazarene Family Life Center off in Kilmarnock. p.m. The sessions will be led by the Ten Commandments not out service, there will be a covered-dish Route 3 between White Stone and “Thursdays at Noon,” a weekly Susanne Boatwright, Jungian psy- of their nationality, but out of their Coan Baptist Church in luncheon and a special program for Kilmarnock Saturday, September community centering prayer, will chotherapist, Jung Association of humanity. Heathsville recently recognized grandparents. Covered dishes may 10, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. resume September 8 at noon. It Denver. Kieslowski was a leading direc- longtime member Wellington be left in the kitchen before the Tours of the new facility will will be followed by a “brown bag” Discussions will be on the arche- tor of documentaries, television Nash for 25 years of perfect worship service. be conducted from 4 to 5:30 p.m. lunch for those who wish to stay types and myths behind the popu- and feature fi lms from the 1970s attendance. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to and eat together. Participants are lar novels The DaVinci Code and to the 1990s. The social and moral Nash has not missed attend- ■ Family and friends 6:30 p.m. A program will begin at encouraged to bring their own The Secret Life of Bees. Boatwright themes of contemporary times ing Sunday school and worship The annual family and friends 6:30 p.m. Please respond to 435- lunch. Coffee and tea will be pro- has researched the legends for over became the focus of his fi lms. for 25 consecutive years. When day will be held at Beulah Baptist 9886 and leave the number attend- vided. 20 years. Each discussion will be This is the second half of a 10- he has been away on vacation, Church in Lively Sunday, Sep- ing in your group. Centering prayer is a method different, but one needs not have part fi lm series. Each fi lm is dif- he and his family always attend tember 18, at 3 p.m.Pastor Lewis of prayer which prepares one to been to previous ones to partici- ferent, so those who did not see a local church, bringing back a Jackson and the Macedonia Church ■ Missions school receive the gift of God’s pres- pate. A $10 per session donation to the fi rst half may pick up with- bulletin as evidence of his atten- family will be special guests. The Rappahannock District ence. It facilitates the move- the Bay Center is suggested. out needing to have seen the fi rst dance. Even illness has not kept United Methodist Women will ment from more active models of Boatwright is also available for fi ve. The series is led by The Rev. him away. hold a Mini-School of Chris- Nash is a deacon at Coan Bap- ■ Picnic follows worship tian Missions Monday, Sep- prayer—verbal, mental or affective individual and group dreamwork Sarah Anne Wood, assistant rector The 14th annual family and prayer—into a receptive prayer of sessions when she is here each at Christ Church and chaplain of tist. He also serves on several tember 12, at Shepherds UMC, church committees. friends day worship service and at 163 Fleets Mill Road in St. “resting in God.” It is not meant to month. If interested, call 303-777- Christchurch School. picnic will be held at Angel Visit replace other kinds of prayer. 2767 for an appointment. The fee is $60. To register, “Mr. Wellington always greets Stephens Church from 10 a.m. you at the door with a smile and Baptist Church in Dunnsville, to 3 p.m. Centering prayer is drawn from “The Decalogue” fi lm series send $15 to Bay Center for Spiri- Sunday, September 11. ancient prayer practices of the will meet September 19, October tual Development, P.O. Box 938, a bulletin,” said pastor R. Lee The studies and leaders are Farmer. “As a church, we are Worship will begin at 11 a.m. Children of the Bible with Addie Christian contemplative heritage, 17, November 21, December 19 Kilmarnock, VA 22482. with pastor Carla E. Lightfoot and notably the Fathers and Mothers and January 16 at 7 p.m. For more information on any very fortunate to have him serv- Haynes, India and Pakistan with ing the Lord through the ministry the Angel Visit Inspirational Choir. Nan Pointer, and Public Educa- of the Desert, Lectio Divina, St. Polish director Krzysztof Kies- programs or to request a newsletter, A picnic will be held at 1 p.m. with John of the Cross and St. Teresa of lowski presents an ambitious look call The Bay Center at 435-4020, of Coan Baptist.” tion with Kevin Haynes. Bring Nash is well under way for his lawn games, food and fellowship. a bag lunch, beverage and des- Avila. at modern morality and ethics, or email info@bayspiritualdevelo Casual attire is appropriate for the “Ophra, Mary Magdalene and inspired by the Ten Command- pment.com. 26th year of perfect attendance. sert will be provided. For more entire day. information, call 776-7870. ▼ Churches . . . (continued from page B2) Holy Tabernacle of God 4-5:15 p.m. Religious Education Church to collect items Volunteer Mentors Needed! Merry Point Road, Lancaster Elder Nancy Pinn, Pastor The Church of Jesus Christ Northern Neck Together Sunday, September 11: of Latter-Day Saints Training: September 17 • Call 435-8902 10 a.m., Sunday School 11650 Mary Ball Road for hurricane victims 11 a.m., Morning Worship, Youth Service Sunday, September 11: [email protected] Emergency Food Bank: Mon.-Fri: 1-3 9:30 a.m., Meeting In response to the devasta- brushes, nail fi les, disposal p.m., Wednesday, September 14: tion caused by the hurricane on razors, shaving cream, sham- 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Genealogical Library the Gulf Coast, the Seventh-Day poo, band aids, soap, hair combs, Hope Alive Christian Center Open to Public 149 Queen Street, Adventist Church at 401 South brushes, new socks, new under- h4HE HEALING MESSAGE OF THE "IBLEv Tappahannock; 443-5165 The Lord’s House Of Habitation Main Street in Kilmarnock is set- wear, feminine products, diapers, Pete and Pam Sullivan, Pastors 1027 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, ting up a drop-off location at its wipes, baby food, formula, baby IS THE TOPIC OF THIS WEEKS Thursday, September 8: Burgess; 453-7773 facility to receive items that will powder, lotion, non-perishable 6 p.m., Prayer Rev. Raymond C. Boyd, Pastor #HRISTIAN 3CIENCE 3ENTINEL 0ROGRAM Sunday, September 11: Sunday, September 11: be sent to the hurricane victims. foods, drinks, children’s color/ .OW AIRING ON 3UNDAY AT AM 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday School The community is urged to activity books, crayons and 10:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Worship participate. Bibles. 4UNE IN 3UNDAY 3EP ON 7+7) "AY &- Wednesday, September 14: 7 p.m., Hour of Power Items could include towels, No used clothing items can be Noon, Prayer Wednesday, September 14: 7 p.m., Worship 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting washcloths, toothpaste, tooth- accepted at this time. Thursday, September 15: Volunteers will be at the church Rappahannock Church of Christ 7 p.m. Teen Empowering beginning Monday, September 4HE -ITCHELL &AMILY WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE 9514 Richmond Road, Warsaw 7 p.m. Youth Ministry 12, from noon to 6 p.m. through 333-9659; Walker Gaulding, Minister Gibeon plans Sunday, September 11: Unitarian Universalist Wednesday, September 14. FOR EVERYTHING THEY DID IN CARING FOR THEIR LOVED ONE 10 a.m., Sunday School Fel-lowship of the Rappahannock 11 a.m., Worship Woman s Club of White Stone ,UTHER # -ITCHELL DURING HIS ILLNESS AND PASSING 6:30 p.m., Worship 560 Chesapeake Drive homecoming Wednesday, September 14: White Stone, 758-4790; L. Lowrey 7 p.m., Prayer and Bible Teaching Sunday, September 11: Gibeon Baptist Church’s 3PECIAL THANKS TO THE -T /LIVE #HURCH &AMILY 10:30 a.m., Worship homecoming service will be held River of Life Assembly of God Sunday, September 18. Activi- 4HE "ERRY / 7ADDY &UNERAL 3TAFF Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock; 438-5307, Victory Temple Church ties for the day will include Rev. Leroy Froyen, Pastor 1252 Morattico Road Sunday, September 11: Rev. Annie Gaskins, 462-5512 Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., wor- Kathy Ryan Juron -AY 'OD BLESS YOU ALWAYS 10 a.m., Sunday School Sunday, September 11: ship at 11 a.m. with dinner fol- 804-435-0799 11 a.m., Worship and Children s 11 a.m., Sunday School lowing, and a musical program at Church, ages 4-9 12 noon, Praise and Worship 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 14: 7 p.m., Worship Service 7 p.m., Bible Study Friday, September 16: The speaker for the morning 7 p.m., Bible Study worship will be Dr. Patricia S. The public is invited to . . . Seventh-Day Adventist Lisk. Dr. Lisk has degrees from 401 South Main Street, Kilmarnock White Stone the University of Virginia, the Clinton M. Adams, Pastor Church of the Nazarene University of Maryland, and a 804-925-1175/804-443-1821 Ministry Center & Offi ce: 419 Thursday, September 8: Rappahannock Drive, White Stone; doctorate in Community College A Service of Lessons and Prayers 7 p.m., Bible Class Offi ce hours: Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Education from George Mason Saturday, September 10: 435-9886 University. She has held many for the 9 a.m., Worship Service Rev. Jim Jackson, Pastor positions in the nursing profes- 10:30 a.m., Sabbath School Rev. Brad Grinnen, Pastor Rev. Jim Grinnen, Pastor sion and is professor of nursing Shachah World Ministries of Worship Center: Chesapeake Academy at Germanna Community Col- Victims, Survivors, and Aide Workers the Northern Neck Gymnasium, Steamboat Road, Irvington lege in Locust Grove. Pastor Dean Carter Saturday, September 10: She also serves Goshen Baptist of Hurricane Katrina Sunday, September 11: 9 a.m., Food Bank Church as parish nurse and coun- 8 a.m., Worship @ Holy Tabernacle Sunday, September 11: Thursday, September 15: 9:30 a.m., Children s Sunday School selor in the church’s counseling 7:30 p.m., Bible Study @ Holy Adult Sunday School ministry program. Tabernacle 10:45 a.m., Praise & Worship Service The Rev. Dr. G.C. Harbuck, a Trinity Episcopal Church & Children s Church former pastor of the church, is St. Francis de Sales Catholic Nursery provided Route 3, Lancaster Court House 151 East Church Street, Kilmarnock At the Ministry Center, Rt. 3, White now serving as interim pastor. Rev. James C. Bruse, Pastor Stone: He will conduct revival services 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 8, 2005 Mass Schedule Sunday, September 11: at Gibeon September 19 through Saturday, September 10: 6 p.m., A.F.T.E.R. Hour for teens 21 at 7 p.m. 4-4:40 p.m., Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday, September 12: 5 p.m., Vigil 6:45 p.m., First Place Weight Loss Monetary donations will be collected for Sunday, September 11: Program 11 a.m. Mass Wednesday, September 14: ADVERTISE435-1701 Episcopal Relief & Development’s aide Monday - Friday 6:30 p.m., Women s Bible Study ADVERTISE 9 a.m., Mass Thursday, September 15: to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Tuesday, September 13: 7:30 a.m., Men s Breakfast at Lee s ADVERTISE Restaurant B4 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Sept. 8, 2005 Consumers Sawkins addresses a timely topic for club eligible for free Sam Sawkins addressed the ,FXYWTNSYJXYNSFQ8UJHNFQNXYX.SH Northern Neck Rotary Club August credit report 31 on factors leading to the energy situation in the world and particu- Effective September 1, con- larly the United States face. sumers in Virginia can request Sawkins is a geologist from their free annual credit report from *°ÊÀi`iÀVÊ ÕVÜÀÌ ]ÊÀ°]Ê ° ° Capetown South Africa. After a the three nationwide consumer successful career as a college pro- reporting companies—Equifax, fessor, he decided to retire and sail Experian and TransUnion. Ü>À`Ê °Ê > ]Ê ° ° the world. After a number of years The Fair and Accurate Credit sailing blue water, he found a home Transactions Act of 2003 amends port in the Northern Neck. the Fair Credit Reporting Act and "viÀÊi`iÀ]Ê ° ° During the twentieth century, requires the nationwide credit the population of the world grew bureaus to provide consumers a from 1.5 billion people to 6 billion. free copy of their credit report, During this time, industrial produc- at their request, once every 12 tivity increased forty fold due to the months. >ÃÊ«ii`Ê>ÊiÜÊV>ÌÊ>Ì availability of cheap energy, largely The three companies have set £nÓÓÊ/>««> >VÊ ÕiÛ>À` oil, he said. up a central website, toll-free In 2003, oil economists projected Sam Sawkins points out the rise and fall of worldwide oil pro- telephone number and mailing that the price of oil would ease duction. address for consumers to order 7 ÌiÊ">Ê6>}iÊ- ««}Ê iÌiÀ to a $30 per barrel by the end of their free credit report. 2004. The experts of the day also while no new discoveries were With little new oil deposits being To order, consumers should *i>ÃiÊV>Ênä{Ón£££Ê predicted that the price in 1999 of announced. Saudi Arabia produces found, it is critical to conserve the visit www.annualcreditreport. vÀÊ>««ÌiÌà $10 per barrel would also go down. 10 million barrels per day, but the oil that is available and move to com, call 1-877-322-8228, or Little new oil is being found today, estimated reserves remain the same alternates, he said. The return on complete the Annual Credit according to Sawkins, especially in without new discovery; therefore, investment does not encourage Report Request Form and mail it the U.S. where most of the oil was no one knows for sure exactly what increased exploration. The return to: Annual Credit Report Request discovered in the 1930s. the proven reserves are. on investment in the 1940s was 100 Service, P.O. Box 105281, In 1956, a report projected that The discussion moved from the to 1; that ratio has shrunk to 8 to1 Atlanta, GA 30348-5281. U.S. oil production would peak in supply side to that of demand. The and is falling. You are the early 1970s, a prophecy which world consumes 84 million bar- New products offer minimal has been proven true, he said. Since rels of oil per day with the U.S. prospects as the cost of produc- Invention may the 1960s, the discovery rate has leading the way with 22 million, tion is approximately 80 percent cordially invited..... fallen to 8 billion barrels per year said Sawkins. Thus, the U.S., with of anticipated selling price, con- provide parents while consumption exceeds 30 bil- approximately 5 percent of the tinued Sawkins. The problem is lion barrels per year. Sawkins indi- world’s population uses over 25 likely to get worse, much worse in peace of mind to an cated that large discoveries may be percent of the oil. Demand contin- the coming years, he added. With a thing of the past and small depos- ues to increase and with India and the seemingly inelastic demand Her son had a tendency to topple Open House its are much harder to locate. China’s economy in rapid expan- and limited supply, price will likely over when he fell asleep in his Most of today’s oil comes from sion, the demand can only rise, he increase. booster seat. Rachael R. Darouse of older large fi elds like the Ghawar said. The world used a billion bar- The Northern Neck Rotary Club Hayes wanted to avoid this problem for the new fi eld in Saudia Arabia, discovered rels of oil every 12 days and 1 of 7 meets at Lee’s Restaurant Wednes- and prevent possible injuries. That’s in 1948. gallons are used on the highways of days at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and when she invented the Booster Palliative Care Unit Sawkins said that there was an the U.S. fellowship. Buddy. interesting jump in 1980 of reported The U.S. and Canada per capita The Booster Buddy is a new at reserves. It seems that when OPEC consumption nearly doubles the rest National breast- child product, specially created to was formed, the formula which of the world by a factor of 5 while accommodate toddlers when they Rappahannock allocated market share to a member only a third of the oil used in the feeding month sleep in a car. It prevents them country was based on reserves. U.S. is produced in the U.S., said from toppling or falling over, and General Hospital Each country’s reserves swelled Sawkins. is celebrated eliminates potential muscle inju- ries. This device provides peace of on Three Rivers Health District sup- mind and convenience for parents, ported August as National Breast- as it reduces the chances of reach- feeding month. ing to adjust their children while Sunday, September 18, 2005 The theme was “Breastfeeding driving. It is practical, simple to use and Family Foods: Loving and and affordably priced to appeal to a 3:00-5:00 p.m. Healthy.” The focus was to: wide market of consumers. • Raise awareness of the risks and The idea is now being made costs of introducing other foods and available for licensing to manu- drinks to breastfed babies before six facturers interested in new product 2APPAHANNOCK months. development, especially in the chil- • Provide information and ideas 'ENERAL (OSPITAL 34%- dren’s products industry. Darouse is !(!../#+ (%!,4( 39 regarding the kinds of other foods hoping to have the Booster Buddy 2!00 and drinks needed by babies and in full production and available to (ARRIS $RIVE +ILMARNOCK 6! other young children after six the public in the near future. months of age. Additional information about the WWWRGH HOSPITALCOM • Share ideas for making compli- Booster Buddy can be obtained by Sweeping sales mentary feeding easier, healthier, contacting Invention Technologies and a time for learning and love. From left, Lancaster County Lions Club members Bob Bauman Inc. at 800-940-9020, ext. 2285, or “Breastmilk contains all the [email protected]. and Tony Waring sell brooms and other products made by the nutrition a baby needs for the fi rst blind at a recent Irvington Farmers’ Market. The market is held six months of life,” said Camilla the fi rst Saturday of each month at the Irvington Commons. Sutherlin, WIC breastfeeding Proceeds from the Lions Club sales are used by the Lions to coordinator. “Breastfeeding offers purchase eye glasses and for other projects in the community. advantages for children that cannot 1FSTPOBM$BSF To purchase a broom outside of the market, call Bauman at be duplicated by any other form of 438-1150. feeding. The benefi ts of breastfeed- ing begin from the fi rst moments "JEF5SBJOJOH "!9 2%34/2!4)/. after birth and last for many years 3%04 !)2 $5#4 #,%!.).' 30%#)!, after breastfeeding.” #LASSES .OW &ORMING Breastfed children on average /&& EXPIRES SEPT. 30, 2005 score higher on cognitive and IQ UÊ i>ÀÊÌÊV>ÀiÊvÀÊViÌÃÊÊÌ iÀÊ ROTOBRUSH™AIR DUCT CLEANING tests; have lower incidence of SIDS; may have a lower risk of obesity in ÊÊÊÜÊ i° childhood and in adolescence; have lower risk of juvenile onset diabe- UÊvvÀ`>LiÊÌÕÌÊÜÉÀiLÕÀÃiiÌÊÊ tes; and have less tooth decay. ÊÊÊ«Ì° Women who breastfed for at least six months also gain health ben- efi ts, said Sutherlin. They reduce UÊ >ÃiÃÊ>Û>>LiÊÌ ÀÕ} ÕÌÊÌ iÊ R.L. SELF TIMBER INC. the risk of osteoporosis as well as ÊÊÊ ÀÌ iÀÊ iVÊEÊ ``iÊ*iÃÕ>Ê breast, ovarian and cervical cancers. P.O. Box 12, Lively, VA. 22507 Breastfeeding also reduces parental ÊÊÊÕ«Ê}À>`Õ>Ì° 804-462-7913 Office • 804-462-7037 Fax absence from work. The Three Rivers Health District UÊ,i}ÃÌiÀÊ ÜtÊ >ÃÃÊLi}ÃÊ Grading • Driveways • Lot Clearing • Septic Systems Installed WIC Program and Westmoreland ÊÊÊ-i«ÌiLiÀÊ£]ÊÓääx° Footers & Basements • RipRap Installation & Repairs County, Loving Steps and the Vir- Bush Hogging • Tree Removal • Timber Harvesting ginia Healthy Start Initiative, gave breastfeeding mothers and pregnant #ONTACT *ENNIFER OR 6IVIAN Material for sale: Pick up or delivered women gift bags with information AT Mulch • Gravel on the benefi ts of breastfeeding, breastfeeding beyond six months, and adding solid foods to a baby’s iÀ >ÀiÊ*Õà diet. The bags included an infant spoon, ink pens, key tags, breast- 4OLL &REE feeding books and a breastfeeding Double Rebate Days calendar. Breastfeeding bulletin boards at Eubanks were displayed in the clinics. September 1st - 30th Pratt & Lambert paint Convalescent Care, Skilled Care $5 off and $5 mail-in rebate and Rehabilitative Care. total of $10 off on Accolade You’re in the hands of people you know. $3 off and $3 mail-in on RedSeal Lancashire Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center combines excellence and ambiance to create a warm, home- Benjamin Moore paint like environment for your family and friends, right here $5 off premium Regal at home. Many of our residents enter for Skilled Care,a designation for those joining us directly from the hospital who still need a up to higher level of nursing,rehabilitative or medical attention on a 10 gallons 24-hour basis. In fact, Medicare or other insurance carriers may provide up to 100 days of Skilled Care or rehabilitative care per benefit period for those who meet the medical requirements. If rehabilitative therapy is required, our team of physical, occupational and speech therapists will do their very best to help you achieve your highest possible level of functioning, with the goal of your returning home. Remember, if at any time you or your loved one may need our services, we’re right here. Call our Administrator, Sharon Robins, at 804-435-1684. Lancashire Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center 287 School Street Kilmarnock, VA 22482 www.vahs.com -ON &RI 3AT 3UN In the care of people you know. Business Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Sept. 8, 2005 • B5 PRFC sets hearings on crabbing regulations The Potomac River Fisheries Commission will meet Thursday, September 15, at 2 p.m. at 222 Taylor Street in Colonial Beach. A public hearing will be held McGinnes troops to steam shrimp on several proposed regulation The McGinnes Chevrolet-Buick crew will steam and serve some changes to prevent the leasing 900 pounds of shrimp at the annual Bay Seafood Festival Friday, of crab pot licenses by requiring September 9, at Belle Isle State Park. From left are Dave Rig- the licensee to be present on the gins, Steve Garcia, Connie Jones, Doc Dickson, John Bowditch, boat; to shorten the grace period Marie Lockhart and Paul Casey. “All our troops work hard and for late renewals and reduce the we have a lot of fun,” said Bowditch. “We look forward to this number of pots for all classes each year and enjoy knowing that our hard work goes to such when renewing during the grace a good cause to raise funds for the Kilmarnock-Irvington-White period; to restrict crab pot license Stone Rotary Club to give to local charities.” Club offi cials transfers to immediate family noted the event is sold out. They thanked everyone who pur- members only and then only chased tickets in the past and again this year. upon the death of the licensee; and to repeal reductions of cer- The second annual Irvington Stomp drew a crowd of over a thousand people Saturday. tain commercial license fees for persons ages 65 and older. Coffee shop and ice Other items on the agenda include proposals to lower the target number of crab pot cream parlor re-open Irvington Stomp licenses from 500 to 400; to con- The Gables Coffee Shoppe and The shop also offers milk shakes, sider allowing two crabbers to Ice Cream Parlour at the Coach sundaes and pistachio muffi ns. work on the same boat; to adjust House Inn in Reedville recently The shop is open Fridays and the summer fl ounder commercial re-opened. Saturdays from 4 to 10 p.m., Sun- quota to refl ect changes in Mary- “Come by, relax on the outdoor days from 1 to 6 p.m., and Mon- celebrates fi rst vintage patio and enjoy hand-dipped Blue land and Virginia’s quota; to set days and Tuesdays from 4 to 9 by Robb Hoff the commercial gill net season Bunny ice cream treats,” said man- p.m. The second annual Irving- for the fall; to adopt the 2005-06 ager Shirley Grant of Reedville. Visit Saturday, September 10, ton Stomp attracted a big oyster season dates, times and “Linger with friends over a fresh from 2 to 4 p.m. to enjoy the crowd to celebrate the first limits. brewed cup of Starbucks coffee reopening special; buy one scoop vintage from White Fences Reports also are due on the drinks and bite into some fresh of ice cream and the shop buys the Vineyard & Winery in crab harvest and on oyster/clam baked goodies.” second. Irvington. advisory committee issues. “Last year, we had 200 people and it was rainy,” Protect Your Home said vineyard owner Bill Business Briefs Westbrook. “This year we & Health got 1,000 and it’s beauti- ful. It just feels like a lot ■ Workshop fee due of community support that The Rappahannock Region we’re grateful for. It’s a Small Business Development King’s Cleaning great thing for the Northern Center will offer a Business Plan Neck.” workshop September 20 and 21 Removes MOLD & DUSTMITES While the crowd gath- from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the North- ered for food, music and ern Neck Planning District Com- fun, there was also plenty of mission headquarters in Warsaw. 1-800-828-4398 stomping part of this year’s Pre-registration with payment harvest of chambourcin of a $40 fee is required before grapes—the same grape Grape stomping activities Saturday pitted past and present September 16. To register, call variety that went into the local politicians against each other to see who could stomp the 333-0286 or 800-524-8915. bottling of the vineyard’s most juice out of eight pounds of grapes in a minute. Irving- first wine, Meteor, from last ton Mayor Alexander Fleet (center) won the contest, besting year’s harvest. former Kilmarnock Mayor Edward J. Davis (left) and current ■ Profi ts for relief Kilmarnock councilman Fletcher Brown IV (right). AMERICAN About 50 cases of Meteor Local musician Shane Cooley were bottled from a blend announced last week that profi ts of merlot and chambourcin Hollingsworth said this year’s vineyard plans to bottle both a from his CD “Me, Myself and grapes from the vineyard. harvest will be four times red and a white wine next year, You” purchased from CB Baby Vineyard manager Mark greater than last year’s. The he said. (www.cdbaby.com/cd/shane- STANDARD cooley) will go to the Red Cross Relief Fund to help those in need from Hurricane Katrina. Just go to the website and click on “Add INSURANCE Hurricane Katrina tax relief announced to Cart” and the profi ts will go The Internal Revenue Service, reporting and paying the tax. copies of their tax return tran- directly to the Red Cross, said in response to shortages of clear “Ordinarily, dyed diesel fuel scripts and receive Disaster Tax Cooley. diesel fuel caused by Hurricane is not taxed, because it is sold Loss Kits,” said Wajciechowski. AGENCY Katrina, will not impose a tax for uses exempt from excise tax, “Callers may also be referred to ■ Sales awarded penalty when dyed diesel fuel is such as to farmers for farming the Federal Emergency Manage- Second quarter sales statistics sold for use or used on the high- purposes and to local govern- ment Agency’s assistance lines released by United Country cor- way. ments for buses,” Wajciechowski for additional help.” porate headquarters show United This relief applies through said. Affected taxpayers who need Country-Bay River Realty in 435-1677 758-4430 September 15, 2005, IRS spokes- In addition, the IRS will not copies of tax returns to apply for Topping has earned the United woman Gloria Wajciechowski impose the recently enacted tax aid or other purposes can have Country Founders Award for said. penalty on a failure to meet the the normal user fee waived by sales achievements in the fi rst six Kilmarnock Saluda The penalty relief is available requirements of EPA highway writing “Hurricane Katrina” in months of 2005. to any person that sells or uses diesel fuel sulfur content regu- red across the top margin of their dyed fuel for highway use. In the lations if EPA has waived those Form 4506, Request for Copy of case of the operator of the vehi- requirements. Tax Return. cle in which the dyed fuel is used, People who are affected by More information about tax the relief is available only if the Katrina and need help with tax relief for victims, making chari- operator or the person selling the matters can call 1-866-562- table contributions is available at HUBBARD INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. fuel pays the federal tax of 24.4 5227. The special number is IRS.gov cents per gallon. The IRS will available Monday through Friday “The IRS is continuing to Since 1928 not impose penalties for failure from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local monitor the aftermath of Hur- Specialists in Quality Insurance Protection to make semimonthly deposits times. ricane Katrina and will provide Personal and Commercial Lines of the tax. IRS Publication 510, “Callers to this dedicated tele- additional relief and guidance in Excise Taxes for 2005, has infor- phone line can fi nd out about the days ahead,” Wajciechowski Life and Health Insurance mation on the proper method for available tax relief, get free said. Competitive Rates Your insurance needs are our concerns IRS urges Virginians to verify charities 30 N. Main St., Kilmarnock, Va. when donating funds for Katrina aid (804) 435-1144 rrrepeat Citizens seeking to make dona- make sure their contributions • Publication 526, Charitable tions to help Hurricane Katrina are put to the best use possible to Contributions, provides informa- victims should seek out qualifi ed help Hurricane Katrina victims,” tion on making contributions to charities, the Internal Revenue said IRS Commissioner Mark charities; Make your voice heard and your vote count! Service said today. W. Everson. “The IRS will do • Taxpayers may claim a “People who have a specifi c everything possible to assist both deduction for contributions to charity in mind can make sure taxpayers and charities in this charitable organizations only that it is a qualifi ed charity by diffi cult time.” if they itemize deductions on searching an IRS-approved list,” The IRS also issued these fol- Schedule A of their Form 1040. advised Gloria Wajciechowski, lowing reminders to citizens and They should retain proof of the IRS spokeswoman for Virginia. charities: contribution and, if the amount is “IRS.gov has an on-line search • Publication 78 lists chari- more than $250, must obtain an feature that allows people to fi nd ties with tax-exempt status, and acknowledgment from the char- qualifi ed charities. Some orga- a searchable on-line version is ity for the amount to be deduct- nizations, such as churches and available through IRS.gov; ible. governments, may be qualifi ed even though they are not listed.” The IRS does not endorse any Radio station to accept charity. However, the Federal Emergency Management Admin- donations for Katrina victims istration has urged citizens to make cash donations to volunteer Radio station Windy-105 baby food, baby wipes and dia- ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS agencies with whom it is work- (WNDJ-FM 104.9) is working pers. ing. FirstGov.gov also contains with the American Red Cross Collections will continue as disaster-relief information. to help victims of Hurricane long as needed. Drop off the “In addition, the IRS has pre- Katrina. donations at Windy-105 on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 pared Publication 3833, Disas- Items are being collected now Route 3 in Topping, at Lam- ter Relief: Providing Assistance to send to the affected area and berth’s Building Materials in Through Charitable Organiza- the people who need them most, White Stone, G.C. Dawson 7:00 P.M. tions, that may be helpful for said station manager Carter Real Estate in Kilmarnock, or people who either want to make Mills. Delatville Marina in Deltaville. contributions or form a specifi c The following items are For more information, call 758- Rappahannock High School charity,” Wajciechowski said. needed: non-perishable food 9635. “We encourage citizens to items, white socks, wash cloths, To make a monetary donation, soap, shampoo, hand sanitizer, call 1-800-435-7669. Warsaw, Virginia B6 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Sept. 8, 2005 Investigation continues into phone book errors Corrective measures are under But suffi cient information has has indicated to the staff that cor- way, but the State Corporation been gathered to “suspect that rections have either been made Commission (SCC) will not Verizon’s white pages directory or are being addressed. know until next year whether listing problems are largely Vir- The division cautions that the Verizon telephone directory list- ginia-specifi c and are the result effectiveness of these improve- ings have improved in Virginia. of a ‘perfect storm’ of events.” ments will not be known until The SCC ordered an investi- According to the division, the 2006 publication cycle is gation of white page directory “Any one of these smaller storms complete. Verizon publishes errors and omissions in January can produce directory listing approximately 40 directories in and a status report has been fi led errors, but when combined, Virginia on a staggered schedule by SCC staff. create an inordinate quantity throughout the year. During 2004 and 2005, direc- of directory problems.” These The SCC staff believes that tory listing problems occurred include computer errors, human the very best safeguard for tele- in many directories. The SCC’s errors, and unnecessarily cum- phone consumers is to review Division of Communications bersome processes; combined their directory listings for accu- received numerous complaints with merging two separate direc- racy and completeness as new and more than 400 comments tory operations. directories are issued. If errors have been fi led with the commis- The SCC staff reports that are detected, customers should sion as a result of the investiga- Verizon is instituting correc- contact their telephone provider. tion. tive measures that should lead In addition, customers discover- The division has not yet to fewer errors. For those indi- ing errors may also advise the concluded its examination of viduals and businesses who have SCC’s Division of Communica- Verizon’s directory process. already fi led complaints, Verizon tions. Lawyers asked to contribute to Katrina fund The Virginia Bar Association and Virginia State Bar urge all Virginia lawyers to contribute to the VBA’s Hurricane Katrina Legal Assistance Fund to help recovery of displaced lawyers and damaged justice systems on the Gulf Coast. Along with the lives of mil- lions of other people, the legal communities of Louisiana, Mis- sissippi and Alabama have been devastated by Hurricane Katrina, VBA President James V. Meath and VSB President Phillip V. Anderson said. Shirley and Frans Kasteel were among local residents on a The VBA, through The Virginia recent Arctic cruise. Bar Association Foundation, will send the contributions to the state bars of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi, which will serve Local residents cruise Arctic as clearing houses for efforts to Adventure Travel of Kilmarnock Kasteel of Lancaster dong the cer- provide needed legal services recently hosted a Trans-Atlantic emonial “swim” across the Arctic and restore damaged offi ces and cruise originating in Rotterdam Circle. records. including stops in the Faroe Islands, There were numerous whales and The donations may be sent to Iceland, Greenland, Newfoundland icebergs, and long daylight hours in Hurricane Katrina Legal Assis- and others, terminating in Boston. the northern most part of the cruise. tance Fund, c/o The Virginia Bar The cruise of 20 days went The Holland America cruise is one Association Foundation, 701 above the Arctic Circle. A celebra- of few to venture to this part of the E. Franklin Street, Suite 1120, tion aboard the ship included Frans north Atlantic. Richmond, VA 23219. Merchant support sought Airport receives for Fairfi elds Fall Festival federal grant The Fairfi elds Fall Festival moon bounce, $100 bean bag for construction seeks merchants. “If you ask toss, $100 spin art, $100 t-shirt First District Rep. Jo Ann somebody what made last year’s painting, $100 dinosaur dig, Davis recently announced a Fall Festival a success, many will $100 pumpkin painting), antique Department of Transportation One-stop banking tell you ‘it was all the free stuff tractor sponsor ($150), antique grant totaling $2.25 million that for the children,’ “ said Bob Mat- car sponsor ($150), door prizes, will be awarded to the Tappahan- thews. “What made all the free merchandise donations and gift nock-Essex Airport. The Federal puts you in charge. stuff available were the local certifi cates. Fairfi elds United Aviation Administration (FAA) merchants who sponsored the Methodist Church will hold fes- funds will provide funding for activities.” tival arts and crafts show Octo- development of the new airport. The merchants can once again ber 8 at Routes 360 and 644 in “This funding will play an get their names in front of thou- Burgess. integral role in helping to meet sands of potential customers. The festival is expecting 100 our region’s growing demand Opportunities for sponsorship artists, crafts people and collec- for air travel,” said Rep. Davis. include Kilmarnock radio spon- tors. There will be special draw- “Development of this airport will sor (full sponsorship $850, par- ings for exhibitors at the end of increase the accessibility for cor- tial sponsorship $425); kid’s the day. Exhibit spaces are still porate and commercial aviation korner sponsor ($100 hair paint- available for a $25 fee; call Mar- for the region.” ing, $100 face painting, $100 garet at 580-8613. Specifi cally, the funding will complete the drainage and earth- work projects for the airport. Wearable Art Show “General aviation plays an important role in the local econ- omy, a trend mirrored across the nation,” said Rep. Davis. seeks original designs U.S. economic growth and a The Bay School Cultural Arts a warded. population shift towards metro- Center seeks artists for its fi fth There is a $25 entry fee for politan areas points to increased annual Wearable Art Show and up to three pieces to be judged. demand for air travel in the fore- Sale November 25 to 27. Other pieces are encouraged to be seeable future, she added. Artists may submit anything placed for sale. The entry dead- wearable from any media. Judg- line is October 18. The wearable ing will be based on overall level art is not due until November 16. Irvington of craftsmanship, originality of Artists may ener individually or Now it’s just as convenient to keep track of your Bank of Lancaster design, functionality and creative as a group. The pieces are to be of VISA® credit card as it is to use it. Just go online to securely use of materials. original design. business prints Cash prizes will be awarded in On Friday, November 25, one to check your balance and see up to 90 days of transaction history. three separate categories includ- three pieces from each artist will shirts to aid Our banking service lets you transfer funds ing a premier prize to the most be featured in a fashion show. and make payments to your VISA® card with just a few keystrokes. outstanding in the entire show, Judges will be Louise Ellis, relief effort a best in show for fi ber and a owner of Astra Design in Rich- And you know you can depend on us for hometown, personal service best in show for jewelry. Honor- mond and Julia Pfaff, an educator The Bay Window of Irvington either through our VISA® department or . able mentions will be awarded in and studio artist. is printing tee-shirts to aid the When you bank with us, you bank with confidence. each category. A teen award for For more information, call 725- relief effort for the victims of ages 13 through 18 also will be 1278. Hurricane Katrina. The shirts have a dual purpose. Ask us about our competitive, non-fluctuating rate. The shirts carry a message to get State employees to help information to neighbors about how to help. Proceeds will be donated to the relief effort. th Hurricane Katrina victims A design on the fronts of the Gov. Mark R. Warner directly involved in providing shirts states “Help Calm the announced last week that Vir- medical care, food or lodging to Waters.” Contact information for ginia state employees will have those left homeless by the hurri- relief organizations is printed on an opportunity to provide fi nan- cane, which has been described the backs. (804) 435-5251 cial support to the thousands of as the worst natural disaster in Shirts will be available at The Toll Free 1-800-435-1140 persons throughout Louisiana, the nation’s history. Bay Window beginning Wednes- www.bankoflancaster.com Mississippi and other parts of “Members of our state work- day, September 7, and will cost the south who were displaced or force have a proud history of $10. Pick up the shirts at the back injured by Hurricane Katrina. stepping up to do all they can side door (facing the parking lot). Through a special fund drive, to help in times of need, and we Please no special orders. employees may make monetary certainly saw countless examples donations to selected charities of that when Isabel impacted the through the Commonwealth of Commonwealth two years ago,” Email your Virginia Campaign (CVC), the Gov. Warner said. “And just as authorized workplace giving employees last year showed NEWS to: Our VISA® Te a m campaign for the state work- their compassion for the victims Sylvia & Doris force. of the Southeast Asia tsunami by The participating CVC contributing $75,000, I am cer- charities designated to receive tain they will once again open employee contributions are the their hearts and checkbooks to Member FDIC • Federal Reserve System American Red Cross and the those in need in the Gulf state [email protected] Salvation Army. Each charity is region.” Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Sept. 8, 2005 • B7 Realtor Relief Foundation provides funds for Katrina relief in three states The Realtor Relief Founda- from Hurricane Ivan a year ago, wwwrealtor.org/RelFundTrack. C8?B5C31@59>3 tion is spearheading donations to are once more digging out. “We nsf/Contribution?OpenForm. Realtor associations in Alabama, have thousands who lost every- Contributions may be tax deduct- Bulkheads, Docks, RipRap Louisiana and Mississippi by thing in Ivan and had built their ible. To make contributions by contributing $50,000 to each of homes back up only to have them mail, checks should be made three state Realtors associations destroyed again,” said Alabama payable to the Realtor Katrina impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Association of Realtors execu- Project and sent to: Realtor Foundation president Pat tive J. Danny Cooper. Katrina Relief Project, Attn: (804) 253-1396 Kaplan said the initial contribu- National Association of Real- NAR Finance Division, 430 N. tions will help fund the establish- tors (NAR) chief executive offi - Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL ment of state relief funds. cer Terrence M. McDermott is 60611. “However, much more will calling on Realtors to reach out For those who would like to be needed to help the many who and help their colleagues in this make donations directly to the have lost their homes or busi- time of tremendous need. states, in Alabama, send checks nesses,” said Kaplan. “We would probably all like to payable to the Alabama Realtor Dr. Renick Smith Timberframe, Inc. “There are so many on the out- run down and pitch in and help, Disaster Relief Fund, P.O. Box Quality Post & Beam skirts of New Orleans who have but since that’s not possible, we 4070, Montgomery, AL 36104. Dr. Renick Smith & lost everything,” said Sandy should all pray that our Realtor Donations can be made by credit Custom Homes Lash, an executive at the Loui- community fi nds the strength to card by calling the Alabama sets up practice siana Association of Realtors in make it through this trial,” said Association of Realtors at 334- Baton Rouge. McDermott. “We ask that you 262-3808, or by going online in Tappahannock The storm left 6 to 7 feet send whatever you can to the to www.alabamarelators.com/ of water in areas around New Realtor Relief Foundation and relief,cfm. Riverside Tappahannock Hos- 804-761-1578 Orleans, including Metairie and we will pass your donation along For Louisiana, checks payable pital recently welcomed Dr. Kenner, where virtually every in a rush.” to the Louisiana Realtors Associ- Renick Smith. structure sustained damage, she All administrative costs of ation Relief Fund should be sent A board-certifi ed gastroenter- said. “It will be weeks or months the project will be absorbed by to P.O. Box 14780, Baton Rouge, ologist, Dr. Smith is skilled and before full power is restored to NAR; 100 percent of all dona- La. 70898, or to Regions Bank, experienced in the treatment of Designed by Attn: Louisiana Realtors Asso- gastrointestinal disorders, rang- these areas, and the entire water tions will go directly to aid the Samuel C. Nuckols, Architect system in the area has been com- victims. Contributions can be ciation Relief Fund, 5353 Essen ing from colon cancer to gastro- promised,” said Lash. made online through the follow- lane, Suite 150, Baton Rouge, esophageal refl ux disease as well In Alabama, communities ing secure site powered by NAR’s LA 70809. as diagnostic and therapeutic around the Gulf, still recovering e-commerce system: https:// endoscopy. He also offers endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancrea- tography, one of the latest tools Unlicensed tree trimmers could available to diagnose problems in An Investment in enjoyment. the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. A graduate of the Medical Col- increase liability for homeowner lege of Virginia, School of Medi- Homeowners who hire unli- ing which company you should A large number of consumers cine, Dr. Smith completed his censed contractors to perform hire,” said Peter Gerstenberger, have been dragged into litigation residency training at Vanderbilt tree work may expose themselves senior advisor for safety, stan- involving uninsured contractors. University in Nashville, where to liability for injuries suffered dards and compliance with the If an employee of an unlicensed he also completed a fellowship in by employees of the contractor. Tree Care Industry Association. contractor is injured on the job, gastroenterology. “With thousands of dollars at “If the ‘professional arborist’ you the homeowner may be responsi- Dr. Smith’s offi ce will be in stake, not to mention the integrity hired to remove a tree drops it on ble for his injuries or disabilities. the Medical Arts Building on and appearance of your property your house instead of your lawn, If that unlicensed tree service the campus of Riverside Tappa- and your personal safety, make it’s too late to confi rm the com- drops a limb on the house, or a hannock Hospital, 618 Hospital sure you investigate before decid- pany is insured.” tree on the neighbor’s house, Road, Suite 100. there is probably no protec- “We’re delighted with Dr. tion other than the homeowner’s Smith’s arrival and the services insurance. he will be able to provide to The All-Season Glass Room Consumers believe that paying our community,” said RTH vice We remove MOLD a tree service company “under president and administrator Eliz- the table” will save them money. abeth J. Martin. “His specialty & give a 10 year written warranty! That may or may not be true, and expertise are invaluable in but if there is a problem, the keeping with our commitment consumer almost never has any to provide the most advanced In addition to bringing the best of the outside in, this option with an unlicensed or care available to the residents of room keeps the worst of the outside out. Extra-wide, 3- King’s Cleaning uninsured contractor. Tappahannock and surrounding inch thermally broken wall panels and vinyl-framed In addition to having no insur- areas, close to home.” glass windows make heating and air conditioning an Service ance, unprofessional companies energy-efficient proposition. And you get a choice of are less likely to perform pro- colors and styles. fessional work. Consumers may 1-800-828-4398 end up paying more to repair the Belmont Farm damage, or may lose the value of NORTHERN NECK ENCLOSURES a specimen tree that declines due announces to poor care. A Division of W.R. Whaley Contracting, Inc. Lively Wood Yard “Disreputable companies are fall events renowned for ripping gutters FINANCING 804-435-6487 AVAILABLE off, breaking fences and bird Belmont Berry Farms last www.baywaves.com/sunrooms 804-462-7913 baths, and even dropping trees week announced it plans to hold on houses,” said Gerstenberger. a combined Pumpkin and Sun- “Then they typically fold up and fl ower Festival October 1 and 2 Mulch For Sale leave, never to be seen again.” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In most cases unlicensed tree The festival will be held at the NO INTEREST workers are employed by com- farm on Route 617 in Mathews NO PAYMENTS Spring/Summer Hours: panies that do not have work- County. For directions, visit for 6 months‡ ™ on Z-Trak Mowers ™ Mon. - Sat. - 8 am-5:30 pm • Sun. - 12 noon-5 pm ers’ compensation insurance or www.belmontpumpkinfarm. NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE liability insurance. These com- com. panies do not pay city, state, or There will be hayrides, pump- federal taxes. They do not secure kin picking, scarecrow making, permits when required. Any of pumpkin painting, face painting, these problems can cause a hom- mazes, farm animals, games, a FW_dj[hH[beYWj_d] eowner costly legal problems. play area with spider net, crafts, 3KILLED EXPERIENCED RESIDENTIAL PAINTER Disreputable companies tend barbecue, hotdogs, seafood, apple RELOCATING FROM .ORTHERN 6IRGINIA to: cider, pumpkin pie and desserts. %XCELLENT REFERENCES FOR CRAFTSMANSHIP AND INTEGRITY • Solicit work door-to-door A farm market will be open for • Demand payment in advance fall decorating items, preserves !LL WORK IS COMPLETELY CORRECTLY AND WELL DONE • Advertise topping, an injuri- and pumpkin and apple butters. 6ACATION (OMEOWNERS ous practice to trees Other upcoming farm events • Sell jobs without producing a include “Make A Scarecrow #ONTRACT PAINTING NOW AND RETURN TO FRESHLY written estimate or work order. Weekend,” October 8 and 9; PAINTED HOME NEXT YEAR Start with the arborists listed “Pumpkin Painting and Haunted PRO DAYS ARE ON. in the phone book. 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It has more than 2,000 member References upon request. companies who recognize stringent Licensed • Bonded • Insured Established safety and performance standards, Va. Class “A” #022400 and are required to carry liability 1954 insurance. An easy way to fi nd Major Additions • Dormers • Decks • Rec Rooms a tree care service provider is to Toll Free Kitchens • Baths • Garages • Carports • Screened Porches use the “Locate Your Local TCIA Built-In Bookcases & Wall Units 1-800-323-7478 Member Companies” program. www.chac-hvac.com You can use this service by calling TOM JENNINGS 1-800-733-2622, or by doing a ZIP White Stone, Va. Kilmarnock • Gloucester • West Point • Tappahannock code search on the TCIA Web site, 435-0091 www.treecareindustry.org. B8 Schools Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Sept. 8, 2005 GED course registration is extended Registration has been extended to coordinate the state’s GED test out initiative and fall adult education GED courses. Courses begin the week of September 19 in Colonial Beach, Lancaster, Northum- berland and Westmoreland. The courses are designed to quickly prepare candidates for success on the official GED test. Offerings include Skill Development 1 and 2, GED Preparation and GED Fast Track. Support courses in Writ- ing and Math Applications are From left are Kai Evans, Kenneth Baldino, Larch Fidler, Jack also available for those who Wishart and David Peet. need a concentrated review of these two subjects. There is a $25 tuition fee Five join Christchurch faculty for each 12-week course. Call 580-3152 for registration dates Christchurch School opened the department. Wishart is a graduate and times. 2005-06 school year August 29 of the University of Massachu- with 220 students from 18 states setts at Amherst with a degree in and 10 countries. geology. Before coming to Christ- Five new members joined the church, he was an instructor for the Opening day lineup 4-H helps Christchurch faculty this year. Orvis Fly-Fishing School. Fourth-grade teacher Ray Paul leads her class inside with an umbrella held high on the Dr. Larch Fidler is the new Eng- David Peet joins the foreign fi rst day of school at Lancaster Middle School in Kilmarnock. (Photo by Reid Pierce Arm- lish department chair. Dr. Fidler language department. Peet is a strong) collect funds most recently was at Hebron graduate of Davidson College Academy in Maine. He has a doc- with a degree in Spanish. While at torate from Yale University. He has Davidson, he was a member of an for American extensively studied methods of all-male a capella choir, and rowed teaching which address different for the crew team. Clinic administers physicals Red Cross learning styles, participating in the Kai Evans, a 2000 graduate of Yale-Harvard Institute on Learning Christchurch, joins the faculty as To help fi ll the gap and reach Local 4-Her’s are collecting and the Brain. an intern and coach. Evans is a out to those in need, the North- money to help the victims of Kenneth Baldino also joins the graduate of Virginia Tech. ern Neck Free Health Clinic Hurricane Katrina. English department. Baldino has Classes started August 30 and conducted two afternoons of free 4-H is the largest youth a bachelor’s in theater arts and art orientation continued throughout physicals in advance of the 2005- development organization in history from Muhlenberg College. the week and weekend. Seniors 06 school year. the country and in Virginia. He previously taught voice and participated in a college guidance The clinic holds the physi- It is a reputable organization movement at the summer program workshop last Tuesday. cals annually for students from with over 100 years of expe- of the San Francisco Shakespeare Day students spent the night uninsured families, and for low- rience teaching young people Festival, coached men’s lacrosse at school last Friday in order to income families new to the local leadership, citizenship and life at the Dalton School, and divi- participate with the entire school school systems whose children skills. sion two women’s lacrosse at Lock community in special bonding may be eligible for Medicaid One of the four “H’s” Haven University in Pennsylvania. activities concluding with a pig or FAMIS, but who had not yet stresses “hands for larger ser- Jack Wishart joins the science roast Saturday night. been enrolled in the programs. vice.” With assistance, young “We try to reach out to the people in the community and school population and be a across the state are learning catch-all,” said executive direc- about serving others, compas- RRivernetivernet internetinternet tor Jean Nelson. “The response sion and civic responsibility. this year was about twice what One of the most effective New dialup Number we expected, and our volunteers ways to help is through finan- were here on short notice to help cial contributions to reputable, with the fi nancial screening and non-profit, disaster relief orga- 1-800-707-9430 the physicals.” From left are students Keyanna Brown (front) and Onekia Jones nizations such as the American A total of 39 students were (foreground), Dr. Rocky Tingle, holding Jerry Kelly, Kay Ran- Red Cross. Login with Your [email protected] seen August 24 and 31, includ- dolph, Betty Mill, Dr. Fernando Atienza, Chris Slavin, Rose The 4-H Hurricane Relief ing 16 on the first afternoon Bach and Frances Callaghan. project is called “Clover for New & improved Internet Service and 23 on the second. As the Change” and is designed to number grew on the second collect spare change and other 435-7739435-7739 www.rivnet.net 333-5475333-5475 day, nurse practitioner Chris- were retired pediatrician Dr. Nelson said. “Many in the com- donations from individuals tina Slavin, FNP, called Betty Fernando Atienza and vol- munity can’t afford health care, at business and community Mill, a volunteer nurse practi- unteer nurses Kay Randolph, and our role is to make it avail- locations that volunteer to tioner, who came in to help. Frances Callaghan and Mary able to those who fi nancially place a collection can on their Meanwhile, clinic presi- Kay Rotert. qualify. The only way we can counter. Collection cans are dent Dr. Rocky Tingle, having “We are delighted to help these do this is through donations and also located in the Extension heard of the high turnout, also students get the physicals they with the support of our volun- offices. The “Clover Change” responded. Already on hand need to be enrolled in school,” teers. They make it happen.” project will continue at least through National 4-H Week, October 2 through 8. Make checks payable to the Northern Neck Teacher Incentive Grants available Virginia 4-H Foundation. All proceeds will be forwarded to GED TEST OUT The Virginia Commission for ity or art form would support the Arts is the state agency that the American Red Cross. the Arts recently announced Virginia’s non-arts Standards supports the arts through fund- For more information about Take a practice GED test. Average 450 on the practice October 17 is the application of Learning objectives. ing from the Virginia General the Clover Change project, call test and take the official GED test FREE in September. deadline for Teacher Incentive The grants are used to under- Assembly and the National 4-H Extension agent Wendy R. Grants. write arts resources or program- Endowment for the Arts. The Herdman at 580-5694 or 462- Getting your GED certificate can help you to: The grants of up to $300 are ming for the classroom, to hire commission distributes grants 5780. awarded to elementary and arts consultants or professional to artists, arts and other not- • Make more money secondary classroom teachers artists for creative short-term for-profi t organizations, educa- • Go to College for creative projects that link classroom arts activities, or to tional institutions, art educators, School Menu • Build your career the arts with other areas of the purchase materials for an inno- and local governments, and • Help your kids curriculum. The projects will vative classroom arts project. provides technical assistance in Following are next week’s break- take place between January 1, Projects link architecture, cre- arts management. fast and lunch menus in Lancaster • Feel good about yourself 2006, and June 30, 2006. ative writing (fi ction/poetry), For more information about County. Choose one entree for Last year 282 elementary and the Arts Education Programs dance, folk arts, music, theatre, breakfast, one entree and two sides Call (804)580-3152 to sign up for secondary teachers in schools visual art, fi lm/video, or a com- of the commission, contact for lunch. Peanut butter and jelly throughout Virginia received the Virginia Commission for bination of arts disciplines with or yogurt can be substituted for an September’s GED TEST OUT. grants. A statewide panel eval- learning objectives in math- the Arts, 223 Governor Street, entree only. Chilled milk is served uated the applications on the ematics, science, social studies, Richmond, VA 23219-2010; with each meal. basis of creativity and innova- and English/Language arts. call 225-3132, or visit www. tion and on how the arts activ- The Virginia Commission for arts.state.va.us. LANCASTER Monday, September 12: Pancakes w/syrup or cereal & toast, Apple juice. Chicken nuggets w/roll or Ham & cheese on bun, Tater tots, Steamed broccoli, Pear halves, Fresh fruit. Tuesday , September 13: Chicken biscuit or cereal & toast, Orange juice. Taco w/salsa or Corn dog nuggets, Lettuce, tomato & cheese, Golden corn, Fruit cup, Fresh fruit. Wednesday, September 14: Scrambled eggs w/toast or Cereal & toast, Grape juice. Deli turkey sub or Hot pockets, Potato wedges, Lettuce & tomato, Sliced peaches, Fresh Fruit. Thursday, September 15: French toast w/syrup or Cereal & toast, Fruit punch. Salisbury steak w/roll or Chicken patty on bun, Mashed potatoes, Green beans, Mandarin oranges, Fresh fruit. Friday, September 16: Sausage biscuit or Cereal & toast. Bonding at Christchurch School Pepperoni pizza or Cheese pizza, Day and boarding students participated in “bonding weekend” at Christchurch School. Day stu- Garden salad, dents spent last Friday night on campus to better enjoy the festivities, which included a bonfi re Corn, and band at the waterfront, hall family competitions, outdoor movies, fi shing, swimming, slip Spiced applesauce, ’n slide, a pig roast, and a home football game. Above, Drew Ransone of Kilmarnock and James Fresh fruit. D’Antonio of Wake enter their hall family entry in the boat-building race. Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Sept. 8, 2005 • B9 Kenna to teach course on O’Connor’s stories 435-1701 .... this number will get you places! The Southern writer Flannery O’Connor possessed a gift for telling tragicomic stories. Frank O’Connor, born into Irish poverty, portrayed his For Smoke & Water country with all its quirks and quali- ties in masterful tales. Damage Clean-up 24-7 These two storytellers will be the subject of a Rappahannock Insti- Phone King’s Cleaning Service The seminar group visits the cathedral of St. Barbarosa in Kutna tute for Lifelong Learning (RILL) Hora. Rappahannock Community College history professor course, September 13, 20, and 27. IICRC Certified John Paden is third from right in the back row. Classes will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Community State of the art equipment • 30 Years Experience Library in Kilmarnock. Professor visits Central Europe The instructor will be Gail 1-800-828-4398 Kenna. A grant from the Rappahannock they were, or to relocate in search “They’re unrelated,” Kenna said. Gail Kenna Community College Educational of work. “Frank’s real name was Michael Foundation made it possible for Politically, socially, and economi- O’Donovan. But he took his moth- “It was easy to replicate Flan- history professor John Paden to cally, the people had to struggle er’s maiden name. I’ve always liked nery’s voice after reading hundreds PAUL A. RYAN, INC. take part in an international fac- to overcome lifelong infl uences, what William Butler Yeats said about of her letters,” said Kenna. Full Service Electrical Contractors ulty development seminar recently explained Paden. “They had to Frank—that he did for Ireland what Her master’s work resulted in sponsored by the Center for Inter- learn to sell. . .to speak out. . .to be Chekhov did for Russia.” a course for Chapman College in Sales, Installations and Service national Educational Exchange free.” Kenna notes that taking the California called “The South in Lit- Residential and Commercial (CIEE). One stop on the tour of Budapest course requires no prior knowledge erature and Film.” Stand-by Generators by The seminar Paden joined trav- was the “House of Terror,” formerly of either author. During the fi rst ses- Flannery O’Connor died at age eled to Hungary, Slovakia and the the headquarters of the secret police, sion on September 13, she will hand 39 in 1964, leaving only a small but Olympian/Caterpillar, Onan, Briggs and Stratton Czech Republic. and now a museum dedicated to out sample stories for the second important volume of work. Fully Licensed and Insured This 10-day tour, including morn- their victims. and third sessions. Although Frank O’Connor wrote ing lectures and afternoon fi eld “Under the Communist gov- Kenna’s own introduction to widely, and in more than one genre, trips, was intended to develop the ernment, the secret police were Flannery O’Connor came when it is his short stories that will guar- 804-580-3217 participants’ knowledge and exper- a real, day-to-day, part of peo- she moved to Montgomery, Ala., in antee his literary immortality, said tise about the European Union, and ple’s lives,” said Paden. “They 1979 and joined a book club. The Kenna. about the process of its assimilating had to be careful what they said, fi rst selection was Flannery’s Habit “I can honestly say I’ve never these three formerly Communist and whom they said it to, con- of Being, a 600-page compilation of had a student who didn’t like Frank countries. stantly.” her letters. O’Connor,” Kenna said. “The content of the seminar, and Now, however, a new genera- The following year she included To enroll in “Short Story Masters: its analysis of the issues, were won- tion of teenagers who have never O’Connor in her master’s studies, Frank and Flannery O’Connor,” derful,” said Paden. known what it is to live under creating an imaginary conversation call Sharon Drotleff at the Rappah- A major point of interest was Communism is growing up. with Flannery O’Connor about Vir- annock Community College Educa- the adaptation of these countries to “They see the world in a dif- ginia Woolf. tional Foundation at 333-6707. a Western-style market economy ferent way,” said Paden. “They over the last 15 years. Many anti- have different ideas, dreams, and quated industries, no longer able aspirations from their parents; to depend on state support, went they don’t have the same politi- Alderman pursues bankrupt. Many of the middle-aged cal or economic preconceptions. and poorly educated workers were There’s going to be a vast change unable to fi nd other jobs where as this generation emerges.” special certifi cate Rappahanock Community Col- REGISTER TO Eighth-grade student lege adjunct instructor Pam Alder- WIN† man took three courses last summer from the Kellogg Institute for the AC-G6000S Generator receives scholarship Training and Certifi cation of Devel- opmental Educators in conjunction with Appalachian State University for Nature Camp in Boone, N.C. The Rappahannock Garden The course work will lead next NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE™ Club recently awarded a schol- spring to her certifi cation as a devel- arship to Doug Montgomery, opmental education specialist. She » an eighth-grade student at Lan- teaches English composition and END OF SUMMER OPEN HOUSE caster Middle School, to attend developmental reading and writing, Nature Camp in Vesuvius. “I went to Kellogg because I LUNCH SERVED FROM 11:00 TO 12:30 have never had courses in devel- The camp operates under www.JohnDeere.com the sponsorship of the Virginia opmental education, and I felt my Federation of Garden Clubs developmental students deserved more from me as an instructor,” RAPPAHANNOCK TRACTOR CO. Inc. and emphasizes academic Pam Alderman education in the natural sci- said Alderman. 544 NORTH MAIN STREET ences and environmental stud- “My practicum will involve mond County. Her career in public KILMARNOCK, VA 22482-9578 ies for worthy youngsters. developing a handbook with education spans 20 years. She is (804) 435-3161 Nature Camp was created for instructional strategies, student beginning her fi fth year of teaching those with a genuine interest in learning strategies, study and read- at RCC. She has a bachelor’s in ele- ing skills, testing strategies, and † conservation and Montgom- mentary education and a master’s MUST REGISTER AT THE STORE FOR THE DRAWING. DRAWING TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2005 AT ery’s application, submitted classroom assessment techniques,” in education with an emphasis in 12:30 PM. AC-GC6000S MODEL MAY BE SUBSTITUTED WITH COMPARABLE MODEL DUE TO AVAILABILITY. said Alderman. “It is my hope that John Deere's green and yellow color scheme, the leaping deer symbol, and JOHN DEERE are trademarks of by the Rappahannock Garden curriculum/instruction and writing, Deere & Company. Club, was accepted based on I can produce something that can both from Virginia Commonwealth A74BUBD0802-090105-00070209 the following criteria: suit- be used by all instructors in all sub- University. ability of the individual for the ject levels in order to help meet the program, outstanding refer- diverse needs of the students sitting ences from sponsoring orga- within our classes.” nizations and other critical After fi nishing this project, which information provided within will complete the requirements for the application. her specialist certifi cate, Alderman The camp staff includes hopes to enter Grambling State camp directors, counselors, an University to earn a doctorate in emergency medical technician, developmental education. cooks and instructors whose Doug Montgomery attends Refl ecting on her studies, she interests are in the sciences Nature Camp. noted the most important thing she and the environment. learned is to focus on the needs of Typically, 11 different the developmental student, and the courses are offered, and camp- 10 other subjects. Montgomery role instructors play in helping them ers choose a subject of inter- chose limnology (the scientific succeed in college. est as their main area of study. study of life and conditions Four weeks were spent on They also take short courses in in fresh water), and received assessment and placement, design- at least 15 hours of instruc- ing learning environments, learn- tion in the subject. Students ing support services, and outcomes Dog Agility Training are expected to complete all assessment and program evaluation, In the Northern Neck class projects. Out of approxi- she explained. “As a result of this experience, I Sponsored by: mately 85 campers, Montgom- ery ranked third highest in his plan to change my teaching meth- The Northern Neck class. ods in my developmental read- Kennel Club Aside from his daily formal ing class, incorporating into it the Dog agility is the fast- class schedule and visits to methodologies and strategies in the handbook I am putting together,” est growing dog sport the camp’s extensive library, there were also opportunities said Alderman. “Also, as advised in the world. It is a for swimming in nearby lakes by Kellogg’s Dr. Frank Christ, I To day’s Hits, Yesterday’s Favorites fun activity for both and streams, hiking, volley- have modifi ed my online course dog and owner. Fall ball, evening programs (talent so that students can get help at the click of a button.” classes begin Septem- shows performed by the camp- ers/guest speakers). Alderman is a resident of Rich- ber 17th, and will be held for 7 weeks. Class Student Concerto Competition enrollment is limited and pre-registration applications are now available is required. To obtain The Richmond Symphony grades who play piano, violin, information or an appli- The Bay Area’s Largest Sleep Center Orchestra League recently viola, cello, string bass, fl ute, oboe, cation call Joyce Bur- announced its 36th annual Stu- clarinet, bassoon, French horn, gess (804-462-0946) dent Concerto Competition trumpet, trombone, tuba or harp. or Bev Griffith (804- January 7 at the W. E. Singleton The solo competition is a means Center for the Performing Arts at of recognizing and encouraging of Deltaville 580-4669) Virginia Commonwealth Univer- talented young Virginia musicians. Bedcrafters For information on sity. There will be a piano division Show Handling class- The competition begins and an instrumental division. All at 9 a.m. and will continue instrumental division contestants Family Owned es, call Bev Griffith at to 4 p.m. Contact Shelby must have their concerto selections (804-580-4669) Murphy at the Richmond Sym- approved by Murphy and every Full Service Bedding Store phony Offi ce at 788-4717, or application must bear the signature smurphy@richmondsymphony. of the contestant’s teacher. Free Delivery (local) Electric Beds com to receive an application Winners will be chosen in each form. Applications must be category. The fi rst-place piano Free Bed Setup received by November 30 and winner will be awarded $100 the contestants will be informed and an opportunity to perform at Free Removal of Old Bedding of their competition time by the Champagne and Chocolates December 16. event March 26. The fi rst-place The application form and a winner in the instrumental cat- Also Custom-Made $20 entry fee check should be egory will also receive $100 and returned to Mrs. Carol Sesnowitz a performance with the sym- Mattresses For Your at 400 Bonruth Place, Richmond, phony. VA 23238. She may also be con- The Richmond Symphony Futons & Cover Sets Antique Bed, Boat & RVs tacted at [email protected] Student Concerto Competition Rollaway Beds for an application. is sponsored annually by the Pictured is Gigi competing The competition is open to Richmond Symphony Orchestra Headboards, Footboards & Bunkbeds at an AKC Agility Trial. Virginia residents in elemen- League in cooperation with the 804-776-0202 Deltaville, VA Located 100 Yards East of Boat US tary through senior high school Richmond Symphony. B10 From the front Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Sept. 8, 2005 ▼ Police . . . . Community foundations (continued from page B1) a vehicle on Regina Road. team up to assist relief On August 31, the staff took a juvenile into custody after IRVINGTON—Hurricane mond, of which the River Coun- responding to a domestic assault Katrina has devastated numerous ties Community Foundation is an on Whites Lane. The staff also communities along the Gulf Coast. affi liate, has established the Hur- responded to domestic distur- Relief efforts are under way, but ricane Katrina Relief Fund. bances in the 200 block of Leet- these communities will continue Community foundations across own Road and Holly Haven Road to need support in the short- and the country, and particularly the and received a suspicious vehicle long-term as they rebuild. southeast, are working together complaint in the area of Mohans The River Counties Commu- to craft a coordinated response to Run. nity Foundation, which serves meet the long-term needs of the On September 1, the staff Lancaster, Middlesex and Nor- affected areas. As with the Sep- responded to traffi c accidents thumberland counties, is urging tember 11th Fund, TCF will accept in the 900 block of Ocran Road people to contribute to any of donations from local donors who and the intersection of Irving- the FEMA recommended relief wish to designate gifts for this ton and Old Salem roads. The agencies listed below, all of which widespread disaster. staff also responded to a tres- are actively engaged in recovery All contributions to the Hurri- pass complaint at Lancaster efforts. cane Katrina Relief Fund will be Landing, received a burglary • American Red Cross, 800- forwarded to community foun- and larceny complaint from the HELP-NOW (435-7669) English, dations in the Gulf Coast region, 100 block of Regina Road, and 800-257-7575 Spanish. / www. which have established local relief responded for a disconnected redcross.org funds and are best positioned to emergency 911 call from the • America’s Second Harvest, determine the ongoing needs of 300 block of North Main Street 800-344-8070. / www.secondhar- their individual communities. For in which emergency services vest.org example, the Baton Rouge Area Christmas were not needed. • Adventist Community Ser- Foundation and the Greater New On September 2, the staff vices, 800-381-7171. / www. Orleans Foundation have worked shopping responded to a disturbance call adventist.communityservices.org together to create two funds that and assault by threats in the 200 • Catholic Charities USA, 800- will focus on the rebuilding of St. Stephens Episcopal block of Campbell Road and 919-9338. / www.catholicchari- infrastructure and basic human Church in Heathsville notifi ed Northumberland County tiesusa.org services in New Orleans, as well hosted its annual Count- authorities of a domestic distur- • Christian Reformed World as the longer term housing, food, down to Christmas last Sat- bance in the 1100 block of Flee- Relief Committee, 800-848-5818. education and healthcare needs of urday. Above, craft vendors ton Road that was reported by a / www.crwrc.org displaced residents. lined the grounds. At right, wireless 911 call. The staff also • Church World Service, 800- Consider a donor-advised fund Linda Bahrens of Denver responded to motorists’ reports 297-1516. / www.churchworld- grant or a direct contribution to the and Dorian and Penelope of two pedestrians interfering service.org Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. Seagrave of Washington sniff with traffi c at Lumberlost and • Convoy of Hope, 417-823- All donors in support of this effort soaps from the Old Domi- Black Stump roads, children 8998. / www.convoyofhope.org will receive periodic updates from ninion Soap Company, one interfering with traffi c on Buz- • Lutheran Disaster Response, The Community Foundation on of hundreds of vendors ped- zards Neck Road, and a deer 800-638-3522. / www.elca.org the relief and rebuilding efforts in dling their wares. (Photos by strike near Windmill Point Road • Mennonite Disaster Service, the Gulf Coast region. Reid Pierce Armstrong) and Robbins Lane. 717-859-2210. / http://mds.men- Additionally during the week, nonite.net the staff provided traffi c control • Operation Blessing, 800-436- six times, made fi ve inmate trans- 6348. / www.ob.org Anti-Price Gouging Act is in effect in Virginia ports, made three traffi c stops with • Presbyterian Disaster Assis- two summonses issued, provided tance, 800-872-3283. / www. RICHMOND—Attorney “Our offi ce will support all mine the best course of action • Just because a charity has a motorist assistance three times, pcusa.org General Judith Williams Jagd- Virginia consumers against in response to the rising prices tax identifi cation number does received three calls for animal • Salvation Army, 800-SAL- mann last week announced that those who would gouge prices for fuel across the nation fol- not mean a contribution is tax- control service, responded for ARMY (725-2769). / www.salva- Virginia’s Post-Disaster Anti- during this crisis,” said Jag- lowing Hurricane Katrina. deductible. two building alarms, and served tionarmyusa.org Price Gouging Act went into dmann. “Those who would Jadgmann also addressed • Ask how much of a donation one mental health order. • Southern Baptist Convention effect as Gov. Mark R. Warner victimize Virginians by price charitable giving related to hur- will go to the program and how In calls for fi re department Disaster Relief, 800-462-8657, has declared a State of Emer- gouging for gasoline or other ricane relief efforts. much will go to administrative service during the week, the Ext. 6440. / www.sbc.net gency in the Commonwealth. necessary goods and services While there are many legiti- or fund-raising costs. White Stone Volunteer Fire • United Methodist Committee The Act makes it illegal for will not be tolerated.” mate organizations that provide • Avoid cash donations. Make Department responded to traf- on Relief, 800-554-8583. / http:// suppliers or sellers of goods and The basic test of whether a relief to disaster victims, con checks payable to the chraitable fi c accidents in the 900 block gbgm-umc.org/umcor/ services to charge unconscio- post-disaster price is unconscio- artists will move in to collect organization and not to an indi- of Ocran Road and the intersec- • Network for Good / www.net- nable prices in the aftermath of nable is if it “grossly exceeds” funds for non-existent chari- vidual collecting a donation. tion of Irvington and Old Salem workforgood.org disasters in the Commonwealth the pre-disaster price charged ties and then pocket the money. • Verify the charity’s registra- roads, utility lines down on To help with the long-term during a 30-day period follow- by the same supplier. Solicitations may come by tion with the OCA at 786-2042, Chesapeake Drive, and a brush rebuilding of communities, The ing a declared state of emer- Consumers who believe they phone, mail or in person. or 800-552-9963, within Vir- fi re on Little Bay Road. Community Foundation of Rich- gency. are being victimized by price Always follow these tips: ginia if calling from outside the The Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire gouging should file complaints • Only give to disaster relief Richmond area. Department responded to a brush ▼ Virginia assistance . . . . (continued from page B1) with the Office of Consumer charities that are known and Report disaster scams or other fi re off Devils Bottom Road, a Affairs in Richmond. Con- reliable. consumer fraud to the OCA at: traffi c accident on East Church • The Virginia Department of the public to get answers to their sumers will be required to file • Beware of “copy-cat” names • Offi ce of the Attorney Gen- Street and a fi re alarm in the 300 Health’s Disaster Medical Assis- questions and concerns. The Vir- and fill out a Price Gouging that sound like reputable chari- eral, Antitrust and Consumer block of South Main Street. tance Strike Team has deployed to ginia Public Inquiry Center will Complaint form with the OCA. ties. Litigation Section, 900 East The KVFD and the Upper Lan- Anniston, Alabama, for staging be staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The form can be downloaded • Do not be pressured into Main Street, Richmond VA caster Volunteer Fire Department and further movement. Virgin- • An additional 20 personnel at www.vaag.com; or www. giving. Legitimate organiza- 23219; 786-2116, 800-451- jointly responded to a fi re alarm ia’s Offi ce of the Chief Medical from the Department of Forestry vdacs.virginia.gov/forms-pdf/ tions will not expect immediate 1525, or (fax) 786-0122; or on Keith Avenue where electrical Examiner personnel are on alert have left for Gulf Shores, Miss., cp/oca/complaint/pricegoug- decisions regarding contribu- www.vaag.com. service was disrupted. for potential federal Disaster to operate a distribution center for ing.pdf. tions. •Offi ce of Consumer Affairs, Northumberland County Mortuary Operational Response food, water and medical supplies. In addition, Jagdmann is • Ask for written information. 1100 Bank Street, Suite 100, Sheriff Wayne Middleton Team support. A total of 45 DOF personnel now joining attorneys general in Legitimate organizations will Richmond, VA 23219; 786- reported 19 arrests last week. • Gov. Warner’s Chief of Staff, are assisting with the response: 37 other states in a multi-state furnish materials about their 2042, 800-552-9963, or (fax) Kevin Kelly, 31, was charged William H. Leighty Jr., has been two crews of 20, plus fi ve person- inquiry on the sudden surge of mission, how a donation will be 225-2666; or www.vdacs.vir- August 19 with contempt of in Baton Rouge, La., since Friday nel assisting with specialty roles. gasoline prices. The attorneys used and proof that a contribu- ginia.gov/consumers/index/ court. at the request of the offi ce of DOF is in discussion with Mis- general are working to deter- tion is tax-deductible. html. Gary Conaway, 37, of Wicom- Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco. sissippi to dispatch a 25-person ico Church was charged August Leighty is coordinating state-to- chainsaw strike team to help with 23 with probation violation. state assistance to Alabama, Loui- debris clearing and removal. Evans joins relief teams on the front line An 18-year-old Lottsburg man siana and Mississippi. • Virginia state employees can was charged August 18 with pos- • At. Gov. Warner’s request, the provide fi nancial support to those IRVINGTON—Bill Evans of are badly needed in our coun- Chris, daughter-in-law April session of marijuana. federal Environmental Protection displaced or injured through Irvington departed earlier this try,” Evans said. “We’ve been and two grandchildren. A 47-year-old Kinsale woman Agency has granted a waiver per- the Commonwealth of Virginia week for the hard-hit Alabama through tough times. Both of “I will miss them,” he said, was charged August 20 with mitting the sale of conventional, Campaign (CVC), the authorized coast to offer medical sup- us love this country and see the “but in my heart I know I must assault and battery of a family or non-reformulated gasoline in the workplace giving campaign for port to victims of Hurricane horror affecting our citizens in go to serve those who are household member. Central Virginia region. A request the state workforce. The partici- Katrina. the southern states.” barely alive in the front-line A 16-year-old Ophelia juvenile for an additional EPA waiver for pating CVC charities designated Evans was employed as a Bay Internists, RGH, White hurricane area.” was charged August 20 with pos- the Hampton Roads region has to receive employee contributions nurse anesthetist and, later, Stone Family Practice, CVS session of alcohol while being been submitted. are the American Red Cross and chief anesthetist at Rappahan- Pharmacy, Grace Episcopal under age 21. • The Department of Mines, the Salvation Army. nock General Hospital from Church, Eubank and Son, A 38-year-old Heathsville Minerals and Energy continues • Gov. Warner has issued an 1983 to 1990. In 1990, he Sports Center, Pat Lawler Real Red Cross man was charged August 22 with to track gasoline supplies and executive order granting tempo- left the hospital to serve as a Estate, Creative Designs and swearing in public. prices. There are spot fuel short- rary overweight, overwidth, reg- medical officer in the Gulf WKWI provided disaster relief relief efforts A 24-year-old Farnham man ages around the Commonwealth, istration, or license exemptions to War, where he was wounded in items for the team. Cracker was charged August 22 with primarily by independent stations. all carriers transporting essential action. Barrel and Retreat Hospi- assault and battery of a family or However, there is no word of commodities in and through any Evans will be joining Dr. tal also donated to the relief continue household member. widespread fuel shortages. area of the Commonwealth until Bill Brown, a long-time anes- effort. The American Red Cross A 50-year-old Montross • The Virginia Department of October 30 in order to support thesiologist and trauma doctor Brown and Evans will rep- disaster relief operations in woman was charged August 24 Agriculture and Consumer Ser- relief efforts, regardless of their from Retreat Hospital in Rich- resent the Northern Neck Red response to Hurricane Katrina with writing a bad check for vices continues to track consumer point of origin or destination. mond. Both men are commit- Cross Disaster Team. continue to expand across the $29.08 to a local business. reports of alleged gasoline price- • The executive order also ted to serving the health needs Bill is married to RGH Gulf states and around the A 49-year-old Heathsville gouging. Since Friday, VDACS allows gas stations with anti- of the young and old. home health nurse Eda Evans. country. More than 4,000 ARC man was charged August 25 with has investigated approximately 36 quated pumps that won’t display “We served in Iraq. Now we He also leaves behind his son disaster workers from across using obscene and profane lan- allegations of price-gouging, and amounts above $2.99 to sell gas America have been sent to the guage over the telephone. two incidents have been referred by the half gallon, provided the affected area. A 19-year-old Burgess man to appropriate authorities to accurate per gallon price is still Some 107,524 evacuees are was charged August 25 with pursue possible criminal or civil shown on their advertising. The Fund sends $1 million taking refuge in 419 Red Cross assault and battery of a family or sanctions. state has been working with the shelters receiving food, water, household member. • The Department of Emer- industry to get word out about this for Hurricane Katrina aid medical and mental health ser- A 25-year-old Heathsville gency Management has surveyed change to retailers. vices. woman was charged August 25 Virginia localities to ensure that • Additionally, the governor has JACKSONVILLE—Trustees governing the fund’s grantmak- Some 20,000 people have with assault and battery of a local public school divisions requested that Virginia colleges of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund ing, the grants will be made to registered on the ARC Family family or household member. have adequate gasoline supplies and universities develop plans to last week approved $1 million the American Red Cross of the Links Registry, a website and A 49-year-old Warsaw man for student transportation. At accept students enrolled in hur- in relief grants to alleviate the Delmarva Peninsula and the hot-line assisting family mem- was charged August 25 with this time, supplies appear to be ricane-affected institutions. The suffering caused by Hurricane Salvation Army command in bers seeking news about loved driving under the infl uence of adequate. Virginia Department of Education Katrina. Jacksonville. The funds then ones living in the path of the alcohol. • Last Wednesday, the gover- has asked local superintendents to The trustees awarded will be used by the national hurricane. Concerned family A 41-year-old Heathsville nor activated the Virginia Emer- prepare for displaced K-12 stu- $500,000 each to the Salva- offi ces of both organizations members can register the man was charged August 26 with gency Operations Center (EOC) dents who may be relocating to tion Army and the Red Cross to for their relief efforts. names of their loved ones and illegal dumping on private prop- to track relief efforts and offers Virginia, in accordance with fed- support efforts in the aftermath The two grants mark the view the list of those already erty. of assistance from Virginia state eral law. of the devastating storm. largest single relief grants posted. A 39-year-old Heathsville agencies, other entities and citi- • The Department of Housing “The extent of the damage ever awarded by the fund. In Family members are urged woman was charged August 27 zens. To activate the EOC, the and Community Development and disruption caused by 2004, prompted mainly by the to visit the site daily as the list with two counts of assault. Governor declared a limited state has asked Virginia’s manufactured Katrina is just beginning to be four hurricanes that struck the will be updated continuously. An 18-year-old Heathsville of emergency, and the EOC is housing industry to increase its known,” said fund president Southeastern United States, Visit the Family Links Registry woman was charged August 27 staffed around the clock by rep- production to help provide afford- Sherry P. Magill. “We learned the fund awarded a total of at www.redcross.org, or call 1- with two counts of assault. resentatives from a number of able housing in the Gulf states as from Hugo and Andrew in $600,000 in relief grants to 14 877-568-3317 to register. A 28-year-old Heathsville state agencies. VDEM is working soon as possible. years past, and from Charley, different organizations. Contributions to the Ameri- woman was charged August 27 with localities to fulfi ll requests Virginians looking for informa- Frances, Ivan and Jeanne last The Jessie Ball duPont Fund can Red Cross may be made by with two counts of assault. for emergency management, tion on the response to Hurricane year, that there is no easy path makes grants to more than 330 sending donations to the Nor- An 18-year-old Heathsville fi refi ghter and other search and Katrina can go to www.vaemer- for the victims of these disas- eligible organizations identifi ed thumberland County Chapter at woman was charged August 27 rescue support. gency.com/newsroom/katrina. ters. Offering this aid is the by Mrs. duPont in her will. The P. O. Box 103, Heathsville, VA., with two counts of assault. • The Department of Emer- cfm, www.redcross.org and www. least we can do to assist them fund has assets of $291 million 22473, or to the River Counties A 32-year-old Callao man was gency Management has opened salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www in their struggle.” and has awarded $229 million Chapter, P.O. Box 015, White charged August 28 with three a call center at 866-880-4288 for usn.nsf. Because of the restrictions in grants since 1977. Stone, VA 22578. counts of brandishing a fi rearm.