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Lancaster County Sheriff A Dilvers Road male, 36, • B • Ronnie Crockett brought charges Kilmarnock was charged July 24 against 13 individuals last week. with having a dog run at large. Keith Lionel Beane, 44, of An Irvington Road male, 24, was Merry Point Road was charged charged July 24 with contempt of July 25 with carnal knowledge with court. August 2, 2007 a child. A School Street male, 26, was Terrance Dwayne Drake, 29, of charged July 25 with a probation Mary Ball Road was charged July violation. KILMARNOCK, VIRGINIA 26 with two counts of cocaine dis- A West Point male, 26, was tribution and one count of mari- charged July 25 with driving sus- juana distribution. (continued on page B12) Community organization Superintendent Stables recognizes Clint Stables meets with Congressmen HEATHSVILLE—The Northumber- school system has achieved signifi- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Northumber- Stables focused his remarks on how land Association for Progressive Stew- cant milestones in progress, including land School superintendent Clint Sta- the federal government should make its ardship (NAPS) recently announced its improved Standards of Learning (SOL) bles recently met with five members of standards for measuring student achieve- 2007 Distinguished Citizen Award will scores, graduation rates and a greater Virginia’s Congressional Delegation in ment equal across all 50 states. The law be conferred upon Clint Stables, super- number of graduating seniors continuing Washington to discuss the problems with currently allows each state to determine intendent of schools for Northumberland their education beyond the secondary the federal No Child Left Behind Act the size of eight different categories of County. level. (NCLB), which sets national standards students whose pass rates on standard- President Steve Talent will present the During this period, Stables also has for all public schools. ized tests determine whether a school award at the annual NAPS social Sep- been effective in introducing a number Stables explained to U.S. Congressmen meets the federal standards. Negative tember 24 at the Transportation Museum of innovative programs, targeting at-risk Jo Ann Davis, Virgil Goode, Bob Good- consequences are applied to schools that Building at Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett Tavern students and helping them achieve grade latte, Frank Wolf and Tom Davis some of don’t meet the standards. in Heathsville. level performance through early inter- the negative effects of the federal legisla- Stables explained that Virginia was Stables has served Northumberland vention strategies, said Sue Lindsey of tion on Virginia public schools. clearly at a disadvantage when compared County for 25 years, starting as the assis- NAPS. Stables was one of 11 Virginia super- to other states like California where the tant principal of the middle school in However, Stable’s most lasting contri- intendents invited to Washington to dis- size of the student categories are larger. 1993. He became middle school princi- bution to the future of Northumberland cuss NCLB with the Congressmen prior He said that in states where there are pal in 1984 and was appointed general County will be the grey block walls to their vote on the law’s revision. The smaller sized categories, a handful of supervisor of the county’s schools in now rising from the construction site off superintendents, representing various students not passing the tests can prevent 1991. After serving two years as assis- Route 360 in Claraville. His leadership regions across the state, presented eight an entire school from not meeting the tant superintendent, he was appointed helped transform the dream of an aca- recommendations to improve the law, standards. superintendent in 2001. demic campus, containing both middle including fully funding its implementa- The superintendents and the Congress- Over the past six years, the county’s (continued on page B11) Clint Stables tion. (continued on page B11) Board Council to focus hearings on new ordinances WHITE STONE—The town town to curfew laws for minors. postponed council will review two proposed The adjustments were made to ordinances tonight (August 2) better clarify the codes. by Audrey Thomasson before sending them to the plan- A citizens’ group in favor LANCASTER—A public intent ning commission for its recom- of regulating sexually ori- on having its say on chapter 7 of mendations. The meeting will ented businesses is expected the comprehensive plan will have begin at 7 p.m. in town hall on to appear before council in to wait until the board of supervi- Rappahannock Drive. a second attempt to con- sors’ August meeting because of an The first proposed ordinance vince members to adopt an advertising snafu. deals with the location, height ordinance. The group’s first While the Code of Virginia and number of communication attempt failed after vice- requires notice of a public hear- towers. The second will regulate mayor David Jones said that ing be advertised for two consecu- the use of skateboards, inline and since the town code does not tive weeks prior to the meeting, an roller skates, scooters and bicy- specify that such businesses error by the Rappahannock Record cles on sidewalks and streets. are allowed, an ordinance is advertising department resulted in Also on the agenda is a unnecessary. the county’s ads only appearing one second reading on adjust- A closed session is sched- time. As a result, two public hear- ments to 10 existing ordi- uled to consult with town attor- ings scheduled for July 25 were nances before a final vote is ney Matt Terry over the use of postponed until August 30. taken. The ordinances range public funds for the first phase Last Thursday’s meeting was from allowing the firehouse of construction to renovate the packed with disappointed citizens and rescue squad to relocate in business district. after board chairman Pete Geilich invited them to speak that night or hold their comments for the August meeting. Nearly everyone decided YMCA seeks commitment to wait so that they would be heard at the same meeting in which the for use of county facilities supervisors voted. Lee Acors was one of the few to HEATHSVILLE—Five public Jeff and Margaret Snead seek speak on the comprehensive plan, hearings are on the the docket a special exceptions permit to referring to a proposed 200-foot for the August 9 meeting of the open a bed and breakfast over- setback requirement on main road- Northumberland board of super- looking the Great Wicomico ways that would serve to buffer new visors. The board will meet at River at the home of Odis and commercial and residential devel- 5 p.m. in the General District Ruth Cockrell at 120 River opment from the roadway. courtroom in the courts building Hill Road near Glebe Point. Acors asked supervisors to “sup- at 39 Judicial Place. Public hear- The board will consider des- port the people who currently live ings will begin at 7 p.m. ignating all of Horn Harbor here and make up the tax base” Among items set for hearing, Creek off the Great Wicomico rather than supporting developers the board will consider leasing River a “no wake” zone. who pursue over-development of portions of the high school to The board also will address the area for new arrivals. He said the YMCA, including the old two recommendations from the the setback is not what the people Jett home, the gymnasium, the planning commission regard- want. track and football field and some ing zoning change requests “I’ve seen what happens when a parking areas. While the YMCA from Clifton and Linda Ketner city tries to push an ordinance on Hands-on history lessons facilities would open only after of Bert’s and Clifton’s Machine people,” he said. Volunteer docent Marge Page (above) distributes paper for grave rubbing during Christ the high school relocates (some and Joseph McGrath of Wic- The other hearing involved a Church’s Hands on History Day last Thursday at Christ Church in Weems. Thirty-five chil- time in 2009), the Northumber- omico Auto Body. Both busi- request from Kenneth and Evelyn dren, ages 6 to 12, participated in the four-hour learning program that also included games, land YMCA board has asked nesses in Wicomico Church Sausser for a Bay Act exception to brick-making, an archaeology dig and tours. The annual event is sponsored by the Founda- the county for a commitment so seek to have their property construct a breezeway at their resi- tion for Historic Christ Church. (Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi) that it can begin fund-raising and rezoned from agriculture to dence on Kelley Neck Road. planning. business.

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Wednesday, August 8: Queen Esther Baptist 453-4972; Aug. 6 - 10 baptist 12 noon, Women’s AA 7228 River Road, Lancaster; 462- Rev. Steven P. Hency, Pastor lutheran Vacation Bible School 7 p.m., Fellowship and Sharing 7780 Home Phone 453-3231 5:30 Dinner Dr. Vaughan M. Cunningham, Pastor Sunday, August 5: Apostles Lutheran 6-8p.m. V.B.S. Beulah Baptist Kilmarnock Baptist Sunday, August 5: 10 a.m., Worship Main Street, Gloucester; 693-9098 Tuesday, August 7: 4448 Mary Ball Road, Lively; 462- 65 East Church Street 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Sunday School Sunday August 5: 8 p.m., Al-Anon meeting 5000 Kilmarnock; 435-1703 11 a.m., Worship 7 p.m., Study Group 9:15 a.m., Sunday School Rev. Ronald Dunaway, Pastor Thursday, August 2: Wednesday, August 8: 10:30 a.m., Worship Melrose United Methodist Sunday, August 5: 5 p.m., Exercise Second Baptist 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting and 1317 Lewisetta Rd., Lottsburg 10 a.m., Sunday School Sunday, August 5: 34 Wellford Wharf Road children’s activities Good Shepherd Lutheran Pastor: Edna Moore 11 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Sunday School Warsaw, VA 22572 333-4280 2 miles North of Callao on Hwy. 202 529-6344 11 a.m., Worship, Rev. Paul Beith, Sunday, August 5: Warsaw Church of God Callao; C-529-5948, H-472-2890 Parsonage: 529-7721 Bethany Baptist Church Guest Speaker 10 a.m., Sunday School 15 Church Lane, Warsaw Rev. Michael Ramming, Pastor Sunday, August 5: Rt. 360, Callao Business Meeting following worship 333-4951; Rev. Danny Deuell Sr. [email protected] 8:30 a.m., Worship Service 804-529-6890 11:30 a.m., Worship Service Aug. 6 - 10 Thursday, August 9: Sunday, August 5: www.lutheranchurch.us 10 a.m., Sunday School Rev. Kori Kiss Vacation Bible School 7 p.m., Bible Study 10 a.m., Sunday School Sunday, August 5: 11 a.m., Worship Service Sunday, August 5: 5:30 Dinner 11 a.m., Morning Worship 9 a.m., Worship with Youth Sunday 10 a.m., Sunday School 6-8p.m. V.B.S. Sharon Baptist Wednesday, August 8: School Rehoboth United 11 a.m., Worship Monday, August 6: 1413 Lumberlost Road, 7 p.m., Worship 10 a.m., Coffee fellowship Methodist Parish Wednesday, August 8: 5 p.m., Exercise Weems; 438-6659 10:30 a.m., Adult Bible Study 435-1792; Rev. Karen J. Sandoval, 7 p.m., Prayer Wednesday, August 8: Rev. Rodney D. Waller, Pastor Wednesday, August 8: Pastor No WOW Worship and Fellowship Sunday, August 5: episcopal 12 noon, Bag Lunch Bible Study Sunday, August 5: Calvary Baptist 8 a.m., Summer Early Worship Bluff Point 490 East Church Street Lebanon Baptist Field 9:45 a.m., Power Hour Grace Episcopal Living Water 11 a.m., Worship Kilmarnock; 435-1052 Carlton Milstead, Pastor 11 a.m., Worship and Holy 303 South Main Street, Lutheran Church (ELCA) Noon, Coffee Fellowship Sunday, August 5: Sunday, August 5: Communion Kilmarnock; 435-1285 429 E. Church St. Mila 8:45 a.m., Church School Lebanon: 3 p.m., Homecoming Services The Rev. David H. May, Rector 435-6650 9:45 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Devotions 9:45 a.m., Worship 7:30 p.m., Mon-Fri. Revival Services The Rev. Megan Hollaway, Assistant www.livingwaterchapel.org 10:45 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Worship with 11 a.m., Sunday School Rector Sunday, August 5: Rehoboth Communion Providence Smithland Baptist Sunday, August 5: 10 a.m., Worship 9:45 a.m., Worship 7 p.m., Radio Broadcast, 101.7 FM 11 a.m., Worship Service 1047 Walnut Point Road 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist at Historic 10:45 a.m., Coffee Fellowship Wednesday, August 8: 10 a.m., Sunday School Christ Church Trinity Lutheran Wicomico 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting Heathsville; 580-2843 Norwood Sunday, August 5: 11 a.m., Homecoming and Holy Woman’s Club Building, Virginia 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Eucharist at Historic Christ Church Street 11 a.m., Worship Claybrook Baptist Wednesday, August 8: Urbanna; 758-4257 Wednesday, August 8: 2242 Weems Road, 11 a.m., Worship Lighthouse Baptist Wednesday, August 8: 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Luther Baugham, Pastor 3:30 p.m., Choir-Bluff Point Weems; 438-5570 Independent Prayers for Healing Sunday, August 5: Rev. Stephen Turner, Pastor 7:15 p.m., Prayer and Bible Study 7022 Jessie DuPont Memorial 1st Wednesday of each Month 9 a.m., Worship White Stone Sunday, August 5: Highway 6:30 p.m., Wed. Night Supper St. Mary’s Episcopal United Methodist 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Wicomico Church, Rev. Ted Tulis, Interim Rector methodist 118 Methodist Church Road, 11 a.m., Morning Worship 435-2435 White Stone Baptist 3020 Fleeton Road, Fleeton, 453- White Stone; 435-3555 No Evening Worship Sunday, August 5: 517 Chesapeake Drive 6712 Rev. James W. Tinney, Pastor Wednesday, August 8: 10 a.m., Sunday School Dr. W. Dennis Martin, Pastor Sunday, August 5: Afton United Methodist Brenda Burtner, Music Director 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting 11 a.m., Worship/Children’s Church White Stone: 435-1413 10 a.m., Adult Bible Study 5130 Hacks Neck Road Sunday, August 5: 7:45 p.m, Choir Rehearsal 6 p.m., Worship [email protected] 11 a.m., Sunday School Ophelia; 453-3770 10 a.m., Worship Service Sunday, August 12: Wednesday, August 8: Sunday, August 5: 11 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rev. Brant Hays 11:15 Sunday School 5:30 p.m., Sunday School Picnic @ 7 p.m., Prayer and Bible Study Nursery Provided at 9:45 & 11 a.m. Thrift Shop: Sunday, August 5: Classes are also conducted for all Bussells Hall Choir Rehearsal afterward 9:30 a.m., Church Library Open Open Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 10 a.m., Sunday School ages Nursery Provided for all Services 9:45 a.m., Sunday School for all 108 Fairport Rd., Reedville 11 a.m., Worship Service 7:30 p.m., AA meeting Coan Baptist ages 453-4830 *Elevator available for worship Heathsville; 580-2751 Maple Grove Baptist 11 a.m., Worship Service Asbury United Methodist services Rev. Robert Lee Farmer, Minister Windmill Point Road, Foxwells Lord’s Supper St. Mary’s Foxwells; Rev. Thomas W. Oder Thrift Shop: Sunday, August 5: Richard C. Newlon, Minister Monday, August 6: Whitechapel Episcopal Sunday, August 5: Tues. thru Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 10 a.m., Sunday School Sunday, August 5: The Rev. Torrence M. Harman, 9 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Worship 7:00 p.m., Boy Scouts 10 a.m., Worship Tuesday, August 7: Rector Tuesday, August 7: 5940 White Chapel Road, Lancaster Bethany United Methodist presbyterian 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary Choir 7:30 p.m., Choir Practice Morattico Baptist Wednesday, August 8: 462-5908; 454 Main Street, Reedville, 453- Rehearsal 924 Morattico Church Road, 7 p.m., Church Council Meeting Office Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon.- 3282; Milden Presbyterian Wednesday, August 8: Kilmarnock; 435-3623 Fri. [email protected] Sharps 7 p.m., Prayer Mtg. Rev. Craig Smith, Pastor Willie Chapel Baptist Guided tours by appointment Rev. Dr. Donna McEwan, Pastor Sunday, August 5: 7:45 p.m., Choir Rehearsal Organized January 7, 1778 510 Merry Point Road, Sunday, August 5: Sunday, August 5: 10 a.m., Sunday School Sunday, August 5: 462-5500; Rev. Michael Reed, 11:15 a.m., Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m., Worship Service and 11 a.m., Worship with nursery Fairfields Baptist 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Pastor Sunday School 15213 Northumberland Hwy., 11 a.m., Worship St. Stephen’s Episcopal 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Time St. Andrews Presbyterian Burgess Rose Curry, Associate Minister Sunday, August 5: (The Diocese of Virginia) 435 East Church Street, Dr. G. C. Harbuck Jr., Interim Pastor Mount Vernon Baptist 9:30 a.m., Sunday School Held at Heathsville United Fairfields United Methodist Kilmarnock; 435-3948 453-3530 269 James Wharf Road 11:15 a.m., Prayer and Praise Methodist, 14741 Northumberland Highway, Website: saintandrewspc.org www.fairfieldsbaptist.org White Stone; 435-1272 11:30 a.m., Worship with 39 Courthouse Road Burgess; 453-2631 Rev. Dr. Thomas R. Coye, Pastor Sunday, August 5: Rev. Peyton Waller, Pastor The Rev. Hal White, Rector Rev. Brant Hays Sunday, August 5: 9:45 a.m., Youth Choir Communion Sunday, August 5: Wednesday, August 8: 580-9737 Sunday, August 5: 8 a.m., Weekenders Worship Service 10 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Church School 7:30 p.m., Bible Study Sunday, August 5: 9 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship: “The Best of 11 a.m., Worship Service and 11 a.m., Worship 8 a.m., Worship 9:45 a.m., Worship Times” (Matt. 2:16-18) Children’s Church Zion Baptist Thursday, August 9: Tuesday, August 7: New Friendship Baptist 2309 Northumberland Highway 10 a.m., Worship Galilee United Methodist Wesley Presbyterian 10:30 a.m., Chancel Choir Rehearsal Burgess (Elevator access) Lottsburg, Virginia, 529-6033 747 Hull Neck Road, 1272 Taylor Creek Rd. Wednesday, August 8: Rev. Steve Taylor, Pastor, 453-4235 Trinity Episcopal Edwardsville; 580-7306 Weems, 438-5853 10 a.m., Bible Study Apostle John H. Bibbens, Leader Sunday, August 5: Saturday, August 4: 8484 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster Rev. Vernell M. Carter, Pastor Rev. M. P. White, Pastor 9:15 a.m., Coffee, juice and 7 a.m., Intercessory Prayer The Rev. Torrence M. Harman, Sunday, August 5: Sunday, August 5: Friendship Baptist doughnuts Sunday, August 5: Rector 10 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship Hartfield 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 8 a.m., Hour of Power Worship Sunday, August 5: 11 a.m., Worship 10:15 a.m., Sunday School Pastor McKibbon 11 a.m., Morning Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist Children and Adult 693-5503 7 p.m., Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Mid-Morning Worship Heathsville United Methodist Sunday, August 5: Wednesday, August 8: Wednesday, August 8: Wicomico Parish 39 Courthouse Road, Heathsville 10 a.m., Sunday School 7 p.m., Bible Study 5:30-6:30 a.m., Hour of Prayer 5191 Jessie duPont Memorial 580-3630; James B. Godwin, Pastor: other 11 a.m., Worship 8 p.m., Adult Choir Practice 7 p.m., Prayer, Praise & Bible Study Highway Sunday, August 5: Denominations Nursery is provided for Adults & Youth Wicomico Church; 580-6445 9 a.m., Sunday School Wednesday, August 8: New Hope Baptist Rev. W. Scott Dillard, Rector 10 a.m., Worship 6 p.m., Prayer Meeting August Summer Revival 2596 Walmsley Road Aug 12 - Aug 17 Sunday, August 5: Calvary Pentecostal 7 p.m., Choir Practice Lottsburg, VA Guest Revivalist 8 a.m., Communion, breakfast Henderson United Methodist John’s Neck Road, Weems Rev. Aaron Kirchhefer, Pastor Pastor Frank E. Coleman, Jr. follows 72 Henderson Drive, Callao 438-5393; Thelma Jones, Pastor Harmony Grove Baptist 529-9223 Shiloh Baptist Church - Tuckahoe, 10 a.m., Sunday School with nursery 529-6769; Rev. Sue Ann Salmon, 7:45 a.m., Radio Broadcast, 101.7 Routes 3 and 33, Topping; 758-5154 Sunday, August 5: New York 10 a.m., Communion Pastor FM Sunday, August 5: 9 a.m., Sunday School Sunday Service will begin at 3 p.m. 11 a.m., Coffee Hour Sunday, August 5: Sunday, August 5: 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Worship Monday - Friday services will begin Wednesday, August 8: 10 a.m., Sunday School, all ages 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Worship Wednesday, August 8: at 7:30 p.m. 10 a.m., Healing Service, 11 a.m., Worship, traditional 11 a.m., Worship Nursery provided, 9:45 a.m. & 11 7 p.m., Prayer Service Communion 7 p.m., Praise and Worship a.m. 8 p.m., Choir Practice Thrift Shop: Irvington United Methodist Wednesday, August 8: 7 p.m., Worship Catholic 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wed., Fri., Sat. 26 King Carter Drive, Irvington 7:30 p.m., Worship Wednesday, August 8: Northern Neck Baptist 438-6800; Rev. John Durkovich, 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting/Bible Study 280 Hampton Hall Hwy. St. Francis de Sales Catholic St. James Pastor Christian Science Society Callao, VA 529-6310 151 East Church Street, Kilmarnock Anglican/Episcopal Sunday, August 5: Lancaster Women’s Building, Hartswell Baptist Rev. Ken Overby, Pastor Rev. James C. Bruse, Pastor Rt. 17, Gloucester, Abingdon Glebe 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Route 3, Lancaster 10559 River Road, Sunday, August 5: Behind Ken Houtz Chevrolet 11 a.m., Worship Sunday, August 5: Lancaster; 462-0845 Summer Mass Schedule 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Saturday, August 4: Guest Minister Wednesday, August 8: 10:30 a.m., Service and Sunday Rev. Bunnie C. Dunaway, Pastor 10:45 a.m., Morning Worship 4-4:40 p.m., Sacrament of 1928 Prayer Book, 1940 Hymnal 7:30 p.m., Choir School Sunday, August 5: 6 p.m., Evening Service Reconciliation www.stjamesapa.org 1st and 3rd Wednesday 10:15 a.m., Sunday School Wednesday, August 8: Sunday, August 5: Kilmarnock United Methodist 7:30 p.m., Testimony Meeting 11 a.m., Prayer & Praise 5 p.m., Saturday Vigil 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting Sunday, August 5: 9:30 a.m. Communion Service 89 East Church Street, Kilmarnock 11:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., & 12:30 p.m., Mass Child Care Provided 435-1797; (Elevator access) Church of Deliverance New St. John’s Baptist Monday-Friday Wednesday, August 8: Rev. Deborah T. Marion, Pastor 3734 Mary Ball Road, Lively; 462- Irvington Baptist Kilmarnock 9 a.m., Mass 6:30 p.m. Communion Service Thursday, August 2: 0553 53 King Carter Drive, Irvington Rev. Dwight Johnson, Pastor followed by a light supper and 8 p.m., AA Meeting Rev. Donald O. Conaway, Pastor 438-6971; John Howard Farmer, Sunday, August 5: discussion of Baptism and Sunday, August 5: Sunday, August 5: Pastor 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Church of god Sacraments by Father Frank Watts 8:30 a.m., Early Morning Worship 10 a.m., Sunday School Sunday, August 5: 11 a.m., Church Service 9:15 a.m., Coffee Time 11 a.m., Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Assembly Wednesday, August 8: Tibitha Church of God 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 7 p.m., Worship 10 a.m., Bible Classes 7 p.m., Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 991 Fleeton Road, Reedville 11 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m., Worship Reception in Fellowship Hall (continued on page B5)

�� Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Aug. 2, 2007 • B3 Obituaries Having grown up in New York of the Northumberland Animal Tina Kane; four great-grandchil- Red, Paul and Raymond Robertson. Rev. Steve Henry officiating. Inter- Thomas D. Brooks City, she fell in love with coastal Shelter, where she cared for ani- dren, Samantha and Gary Kane III, She is survived by a son and ment was in Roseland Cemetery WARSAW—Thomas David Maine. She was a Maine state mals and did administrative work. Alexandra and Grace Schick; three daughter-in-law, Kenny and Sylvia in Reedville. Pallbearers were Lin- Brooks, 76, of Warsaw died July 29, women’s doubles tennis champion The friends will dedicate a plaque stepdaughters and their extended Vanlandingham of Sunnybank; two wood Robertson, Carter Robertson, 2007. with longtime friend Sonia Field in her memory at the shelter. families; a sister, Mary Jane Platt; granddaughters and their husbands, Wendell Haynie, Revere Robertson, After serving with the Virginia of Southwest Harbor, and also was She is survived by a daughter, and many nieces, nephews and Debbie and Carlos Zelaya of Sun- Carlos Zelaya, Wayne Darrall, Will State Police for 34 years, Mr. Brooks ranked in mixed Linda Moore Maki; and two grand- cousins. nybank, Dawn and Wayne Darrall Saunders and Frank Saunders. Hon- retired with the rank of sergeant. doubles with children, Corey and Samantha In keep- of Lancaster; six great-grandsons, oraries were Jerry Timberlake, Ben He is survived by his wife, Shir- her husband. In Maki, all of Charlotte, N.C. ing with her Carlos, Alex, Chandler and Nicholas Stultz, Norman Clark and Vernon ley T. Brooks; two daughters and later years she Graveside services were held wishes, her Zelaya and Eric and Collin Darrall; Brann. sons-in-law, Vickie B. and John became an avid July 29 at Woodlawn Cemetery in body has been and two brothers, Joseph “Snap” Memorials may be made to Tib- Rogowski of Chester, and Cynthia golfer, often Kilmarnock, with the Rev. Richard donated to sci- Robertson and Howard Carter Rob- itha Church of God Building Fund, B. and Richard Thomas of Warsaw; out-driving her Newlon officiating. Pallbearers were ence. ertson, both of Reedville. P.O. Box 167, Reedville, VA 22539. four grandchildren; a great-grand- male coun- Billy Delano, Bryan O’Sullivan, In lieu Funeral services were held July Currie Funeral Home handled the child; three brothers, Ryland Brooks terparts. The Ed Cunningham, Van Terry, Roger of flowers, 31 at Tibitha Church of God with the arrangements. of Courtland, Garnett Brooks of Haalands also Briney and Mike Elmer Croxton. memorials can Bowling Green, and Hunter Brooks participated in Memorials may be made to be made to St. of Atlanta, Ga.; and a sister, Ruth B. sailboat racing Mrs. Haaland Northumberland County Animal Jude Children’s Mrs. Peterson �� Tomichek of Bradenton, Fla. with her serv- Shelter, P.O. Box 131, Wicomico Research Hos- A graveside service was held ing as navigator. Church, VA 22579. pital, Memorial and Honor Pro- �� August 1 at Warsaw Baptist Church She is survived by her husband; Currie Funeral Home in Kilmar- gram, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Cemetery. two children, Lynn and Paul, who nock handled the arrangements. TN 38105, or Berea College, CPO �� Memorials may be made to the live in Washington, D.C., with their 2216, Berea, KY 40404. Richmond County Fire Department, families; a daughter-in-law, Betty Margaret W. A celebration of her life will be �� Box 626, Warsaw, VA 22572; or the Meh-Haaland; a son-in-law, Michael held at a later date at Rappahannock Richmond County Rescue Squad, Kohler; four grandsons, Dylan and Northern Westminster-Canterbury. Box 55, Warsaw, VA 22572. Dyson Haaland, and Haakon and We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation The Welch Funeral Home, Marks Gunnar Kohler; a sister and brother- BURGESS—Margaret Walters Eunice B. to our family, friends and neighbors for the flowers, Chapel handled the arrangements. in-law, Lorraine and Mark Dodge of Northern, 87, of Burgess died July Brooklyn Park, Minn.; and several 25, 2007. VanLandingham food, calls and cards sent during our sudden loss. We nieces and nephews. Mrs. Northern was a member of Rose L. Carter A memorial celebration was held Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Wit- WARSAW—Eunice Brown Van- also thank you for the many donations to the LANCASTER—Rose Lena July 29 at Indian Creek Yacht and nesses in Heathsville. She retired Landingham of Warsaw died July Rehoboth Church Building in memory of Margaret. Carter, 86, of Lancaster died July Country Club in Kilmarnock. A pri- after 30 years as a postal clerk with 22, 2007. 25, 2007. vate service and memorial will be the Burgess Post Office. Mrs. VanLandingham was pre- Your thoughtful expressions of sympathy Mrs. Carter was the widow of held in Maine. A memorial celebra- She was predeceased by her hus- deceased by her husband, Carroll J. will always be remembered. James Lumbard Carter, also of Lan- tion also will be held at Gettysburg band, Calvin P. Northern. VanLandingham Sr. caster, who died October 23, 1994. College in the fall. She is survived by two daugh- She is survived by a son and She was a volunteer with Mothers In lieu of flowers, memorials may ters and sons-in-law, Markee D. daughter-in-law, Carroll “Van” The family of Margaret C. Davis Against Drunk Driving, the Animal be made to the Carol E. Haaland and Ralph Gaines of Weems and Vanlandingham Jr. and Sherry L. Welfare League and Women for Scholarship Fund at Gettysburg Nancy N. and Don Robertson of VanLandingham of Lancaster; three Peace and Justice. She was a care- College, 300 N. Washington St., White Stone; three sons and two grandchildren, Chad and Brad Van- taker for many area children. She Gettysburg, PA 17325, or to the daughters-in-law, Lewis Ronald and Landingham, and Gentry Kenner of was a member of the Seventh Day Cancer Center, Rappahannock Gen- Ann Delano, Glenn R. and Camille Lancaster; a great-granddaughter, Adventist Church in Kilmarnock. eral Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box Northern, and Fredrick C. North- Skylar VanLandingham; a sister, She moved to Frederick, Md., to 688, Kilmarnock, VA 22482. ern, all of Burgess; nine grandchil- Florence B. Coates of Warsaw; and join her daughter and grandchildren Currie Funeral Home in Kilmar- dren; six great-grandchildren; and a a brother, Warren Eugene Brown of �� during her final years. nock handled the arrangements. great- great-grandson. Rainswood. �� She is survived by three sis- Funeral services were held July Pallbearers were Pete Brown of �� ters, Corrine, Fanny and Beatrice; Virginia J. P. Lee 29 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Haynesville, Tommy Brown and �� a daughter, LaVeer; three grand- Witnesses with Brother Hilton Scott Edward Coates of Warsaw, Roy children, LaVenus, Norman and KILMARNOCK—Virginia officiating. Coates of Mechanicsville, Jerry �� Syretta; and five great-grandchil- “June” Pittman Lee, 82, of Kilmar- Memorials may be made to the Taylor of Tappahannock, Claude �� dren, RaSheiah, Jalen, Zakhari, nock died July 25,2007. Northumberland Rescue Squad, Thomas of Aylett, and Brad and �� Tasia and Sanai. Mrs. Lee was a co-owner of Lee’s P.O. Box 1, Reedville, VA 22539. Chad VanLandingham of Lancaster. A memorial service will be held Restaurant in Kilmarnock. She Online remembrances may be Honorary pallbearers were Billy August 18 in Baltimore. Email was a member of Irvington United made to faulknerfamilyfuneral- Hinson, Edward Brown Jr., Franklin [email protected], or call 301 Methodist Church. home.com Brown, Billy Marks, Stanley Marks 633-4024 for information. She is sur- and Bernard Brown. Campbell Funeral Home in vived by her Nancy H. Peterson Funeral services were held July 25 Kilmarnock handled the arrange- husband of 60 in the chapel of Jones-Ash Funeral ments. years, Foster IRVINGTON—Nancy Helen Home in Rainswood. Interment fol- Edward “Bill” Peterson, 81, of Irvington died July lowed in Bethany Baptist Church Mary L. M. Davis Lee Sr.; seven 20, 2007, at Rappahannock West- Cemetery in Callao with Willard �� c h i l d r e n , minster-Canterbury surrounded by Bowen officiating. �� KILMARNOCK—Mary Louise Foster E. Lee her family. “Mickey” McCracken Davis, 91, of Jr. of West Born in Walker, Minn., Septem- Naoma R. �� Kilmarnock died July 31, 2007. Point, Jerry W. ber 4, 1925, Mrs. Peterson worked Mrs. Davis was the widow of John Lee Sr. of Lan- Mrs. Lee in air traffic control during World Vanlandingham �� Strother Davis and a member of St. caster, Ellen War II and after marrying, became �� Francis de Sales Catholic Church. L. Roberts of Kilmarnock, the Rev. a homemaker. She was a member REEDVILLE—Naoma Robert- She was the daughter of the late Cdr. Tom Lee Sr. of Salem, Dale L. of the King Carter Chapter 5 of the son Vanlandingham, 95, of Reed- �� John J. McCracken, U.S.N., ret. and Mitchell of Tappahannock, Bill Lee Order of the Eastern Star. ville died July 25, 2007. Alice Kiernan McCracken. and Terry L. Smith, both of Kilmar- She was predeceased by a son, Mrs. Vanlandingham was the Surviving are four daughters and nock; 19 grandchildren; 12 great- Wayne Holden. widow of Carroll Kenneth Vanland- a son-in-law, Mary Louise Davis grandchildren; and her caregivers, She is survived by her husband of ingham Sr. She was a member of �� Poirier of Westminster, Md., Anne Victoria Jackson, Diane Ball, Mau- 24 years, Jenith M. Peterson; three Tibitha Church of God in Reedville. Davis Patten and William Watson reen Carter and Vicky Tomlin. daughters and sons-in-law, Susan She was born December 3, 1911, Patten II of Richmond, Tish Davis She was predeceased by three and Gary Scalise, Barbara “Dawn” in Sunnybank to Ralph Ryland and Nystrom of Topping, and Susan brothers, Henry Pittman Sr., Virgil Holden-Coleman and Richard Cole- Eva Bray Robertson. She was raised Davis Conkle of Kilmarnock; 10 Pittman and Asa Pittman. man, and Elaine Holden-Wolf and in Reedville. grandchildren, five with spouses, Funeral services were held July Christian Wolf; two granddaughters, She was predeceased by two sis- John Davis Terrier and Carole 27 at the Currie Funeral Home in one with a husband, Yvonne “Eve” ters, Onie and Biddy Robertson; Nelson Terrier, Anne Gibson and Kilmarnock with the Rev. Marion Schick and John “Bud” Schick and and five brothers, Brooks, Johnny, Michael Allan Stoner, William Paul White officiating. Interment Watson Patten III and Lisa John- was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Kilmarnock. Pallbearers were Kevin �� son Patten, Elizabeth Patten and Please Join Us Mario Marquez Ramos, Bryan Lee, Jerry Lee Jr., Brian Lee Jr., �� Davis Nystrom, Peter Spencer and Chris Wilson, Ken Brooks, Kenny INFORMAL SUNDAY SERVICE Lana Kolmakova Nystrom, Karen Lee and Matthew Smith. �� Elizabeth Nystrom, Jon Warren Memorials may be made to �� 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. June, July & August Nystrom, Matthew Strother Leech Kilmarnock-Lancaster Rescue �� Our informal “weekenders” Sunday Service is open to all. and Daniel Baden Leech; 10 great- Squad, P.O. Box 333, Kilmarnock, �� A great way to start your summer Sunday. grandchildren, Carly Anne Terrier, VA 22482, Kilmarnock Volunteer Come as you are. John Nelson Terrier, Peter Michael Fire Department, P.O. Box 1295, Terrier, Elizabeth Kiernan Stoner, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, or one’s �� Need a ride back to your boat or hotel? If you can get here, a Melissa Ambrose Stoner, Davis favorite charity. �� St. Andrewʼs member will get you back. Michael Stoner, Alexander Patten Ramos, Benjamin Patten Ramos, Albert F. McCarty �� 804-435-3948 • 1-800-435-4773 Samuel Patten Ramos and Margaret Located at 435 East Church St., Route 200, Kilmarnock O’Mara Patten; a sister, Sister Mary CALLAO—Albert Franklin �� Ambrose of the Holy Cross Order. McCarty, 94, of Callao died July 24, A Mass of Christian Burial will 2007. �� be held Saturday, August 4, at St. Mr. McCarty was a member of Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Zion Baptist Church in Spotsylva- Kilmarnock at 11 a.m. with Father nia. He was a World War II Army James Bruse officiating. Interment veteran and a retired electrician. will be in Christ Church Burying He was predeceased by his wife, Ground near Irvington. Mary B. McCarty. Memorials may be made to Leu- He is survived by a stepdaugh- kemia and Lymphoma Society of ter, Virginia A. Phillips of Village; Some churches attempt to reinterpret the Bible America, Donor Services, P.O. Box two stepsons, James A. Wilson of �� to be “relevant” to the changing modern world. 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202, or RW- South Dakota and Roy D. Mills of C Parkinson’s Support Group, 132 Callao; seven grandchildren; 12 Lancaster Drive, Irvington, VA great-grandchildren; and a great- Instead, join us as we interpret, inform, 22480. great-grandson. and illuminate our lives with the guidance Currie Funeral Home in Kilmar- A graveside service was held nock handled the arrangements. July 27 at Northern Neck Memorial of God’s unchanging message. Gardens in Callao with the Rev. Lee Carol E. Haaland Farmer officiating. Memorials may be made to Callao Our setting is humble, but our message is KILMARNOCK—Carol E. Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box timeless. If you have become disillusioned with Haaland, 66, of Kilmarnock and 82, Callao, VA 22435. Southwest Harbor, Maine, died July Jones-Ash Funeral Home in Rain- contemporary thinking that is being presented as 24, 2007, of cancer at Rappahan- swood handled the arrangements. Christian theology, nock General Hospital. Online remembrances may be made you now have a choice. Mrs. Haaland was born Decem- at jonesashfuneralhome.com. ber 31, 1940, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to �� Stanley and Mildred Johnson Ander- Sunday nights, 7 p.m., Middlesex Museum Annex son. She graduated from the City Jane P. Moore �� College of New York and earned a KILMARNOCK—Jane Pugh �� 795 General Puller Hwy., Saluda, VA 23149 master’s in education from the State Moore, 67, of Kilmarnock died July University of New York in Buffalo. 26, 2007, after a brief illness. �� For more information: She taught in public schools in New Mrs. Moore was born August 9, York State and in New Hampshire. 1939, to Eugene and Ruby Pugh. Visit our website at www.allsaintssaluda.org She won state championships as the She grew up in the Bluff Point or contact: girls’ tennis coach at Oyster River area and graduated from Northum- High School in Durham, N.H. She berland High School. She lived in �� Barry Goodwin 804/758-9191 was the first coach of the Women’s the Charlotte, N.C., area for years Roger Hopper 804/758-4876 Golf Team at Gettysburg College. �� before returning the last few years �� She also was the former first lady of to live on the property on Henry’s Gettysburg College and the Univer- Creek where she grew up. She Services conducted by: Father Daniel C. Warren, Priest-in-Charge, sity of New Hampshire, where her worked during recent years at Farm �� The Anglican Catholic Church has 21 congregations in Virginia and husband, Gordon A. Haaland, whom and Home Supply in Kilmarnock. �� is not part of, nor in communion with, The Episcopal Church. she married in 1963, was president. She was a volunteer at the Friends B4 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Aug. 2, 2007 Speaker to examine �� “perplexity” � � � � � at UUFR � On Sunday, August 5, at 10:30 a.m. the Rev. Nick Boke will pres- �� ent a talk entitled “Seeking Perplex- ity” at the Unitarian Universalist Dr. E. Jeems Love Fellowship of the Rappahannock Dr. Mike Vogel 351 South Main St. (UUFR). He will expound upon the world (804) 435-3333 Kilmarnock, VA view contained in Hugo of St. Vic- tor’s comment: “The man who finds his homeland sweet is still a tender beginner; he to whom every soil is Visit us in person as his native one is already strong; but he is perfect to whom the entire or online! world is as a foreign land.” www.ericmillerdds.com Boke is the former minister of the First Unitarian Universalist Parish of Chester, Vt. Recently, he spent two years doing education work in Sub-Saharan Africa and has just returned from teaching in Beirut, Lebanon. He taught at The College of Wil- liam and Mary and will teach at COSMETIC & GENERAL (804) 758-1103 DENTISTRY Walshingham Academy in the fall. 5372A Old Virginia Street Sheriff Ronnie Crockett visits with vacation Bible school participants. He lives in Newport News and is NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Urbanna, Virginia, 23175 active in the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Peninsula where Bible school promotes safety his wife is the minister. Sheriff Ronnie Crockett vices, Tommy Evans and Charles men and women on active duty. spoke on the importance of Brocklebank of the White Stone Participants also wrote letters safety, awareness, what to do if Volunteer Fire Department and to be sent to service men and �� HE OOT ENTER approached by a stranger and retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral women along with a small stuffed T F C community education programs Bert Chase on aviation rescue. bear to let them know they are in DR. NOEL P. PATEL DR. WILLIAM W. ENG at the Claybrook Baptist Church Participants collected over their thoughts and prayers. �� PODIATRIST PODIATRIST vacation Bible school “Rescue $900 to set up an emergency The week ended with a com- Zone.” fund through “Operation Rescue- mencement ceremony Sunday The rescue theme was empha- Zone’s Chaplaincy Ministries.” morning with music by the stu- �� sized throughout the week by This emergency fund allows the dents and an appearance by Sonny Thomas of the Kilmar- Chaplaincy Ministries to provide “Russ Q. Crash,” aka Robin New Non-Surgical Treatment for Corns & Calluses nock/Lancaster Volunteer Rescue emergency supplies, Bibles and Blake. “Russ Q. Crash” made an � Squad, Scott Hudson of Lan- storybooks for children at home appearance each night, bringing � • Bunions • Ingrown Nails & Warts caster Emergency Medical Ser- and overseas and phone cards for the theme to life. � • Hammertoes • Heel & Arch Pain � • Circulatory Problems � • Neuromas • Foot Ulcers Answers on Aging �� • Diabetic Foot Care

How can I treat hot flashes Therefore, it is strongly advised If you would like to attempt Route 200 • Gravatt Medical Center when the menopause phase of that you discuss hormonal man- to alleviate your hot flashes, you �� KILMARNOCK my life has ended? agement (often called HRT or should avoid those components The treatment of menopausal hormone replacement therapy) that may cause your symptoms to �� OPEN and post-menopausal symptoms, with your physician or gynecolo- become worse. These triggers can Monday thru Friday including hot flashes, is very con- gist. This will assist you in making include hot or spicy foods, warm �� evening hours available troversial and based on your par- the right choice in this important environments, alcohol, caffeine ticular situation and needs. health decision. and stress. You can reduce or pre- �� vent hot flashes by using a fan at 435-1644 home or work, dressing in layers �� and exercising on a regular basis. To ask an expert about your �� own health and aging questions, visit www.seniornavigator.org. �� Fairfields United Methodist Church homecoming committee �� co-chair Shelby Valentine (left) and chairman Ron Goheen are �� finalizing plans. �� Fairfields homecoming � �� is slated for August 12 �� Fairfields United Methodist members as well as the public are �� Church’s homecoming will be invited. held August 12. The guest speaker will be the The congregation, family and Rev. Dr. Alan N. Rock, the son of friends will celebrate the church’s church member Maude Rock. �� 218 years in Methodism. The cel- The service will be followed by �� ebration will start with a worship a luncheon. A musical program �� service at 11 a.m. Past and present will begin at approximately 2 p.m. Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Aug. 2, 2007 • B5

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■ Willie Chapel revival ■ Mount Vernon homecoming Wednesday, August 8: New Life Ministries Sunday, August 5: Mount Vernon Baptist Church will celebrate its annual homecom- 7 p.m., Prayer and Bible Study 10177 Jessie DuPont Mem. Hwy. 9 a.m., Holy Eucharist, coffee follows Willie Chapel Baptist Church 462-3234 or 436-6498 9:50 a.m., Sunday School with in Lancaster will hold its annual ing August 11 and 12. Cornerstone Fellowship Pastor C. Richard Lynn nursery summer revival August 5 through A homecoming cookout will be held August 11 at 3 p.m. Home- 2243 Buckley Hall Rd. Sunday, August 5: Thrift Shop: 10. The August 5 service will coming services will begin August 12 with a fellowship dinner fol- (corner of Rt. 3 & Rt. 198 9 a.m., Prayer Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to lowing the morning service. An evening service will begin at 3 p.m. Cobbs Creek, VA 9:30 a.m., Fellowship 4 p.m. begin at 2:30 p.m. with prayer Rev. Chris Morgan, Pastor 10 a.m., Worship Service and praise. Worship will follow. Pastor F. Todd Gray of Fifth Street Baptist Church in Richmond will 725-9145 Monday, August 6: The Church of Jesus Christ Monday through Friday, prayer be the guest speaker. www.gocfc.com Women’s Bible Study of Latter-Day Saints and praise will begin at 7:30 Saturday, August 4: new time and subject of study to be 11650 Mary Ball Road 7 p.m., Worship announced Sunday, August 5: p.m. ■ Early service ■ Moore revival Sunday, August 5: Tuesday, August 7: 9:30 a.m., Meeting The revivalist for the week is The Kilmarnock United Meth- Evangelist Richard Moore of 10 a.m., Morning Worship 7 p.m., Youth Bible Study the Rev. Donn Hall, pastor of odist Church early worship ser- Moore Than Enough Ministries Wednesday, August 8: Wednesday, August 8: Unitarian Universalist Zion Baptist Church in Kinsale. vice now begins at 8:30 a.m. in Tampa, Fla., will lead revival 7 p.m., Midweek Service 7 p.m., Mid-week Service Fellowship of the Nursery, Children and Youth Ministry Thursday, August 9: Rappahannock On Sunday, Hall will be accom- services at City Worship Centre provided 7 p.m., Youth Praise Dancer & Woman’s Club of White Stone panied by his choir and congrega- ■ Bible study on Sunday, August 5, at 10 a.m. Worship 560 Chesapeake Drive tion. Area churches will provide An in-depth study of the word and Monday, August 6, at 7 p.m. City Worship Centre of 7 p.m., Worship Team Preparation White Stone the music during the week. of God will be conducted at the Services will be held at the Gloria Kilmarnock 2nd Friday of Month 758-4790; L. Lowrey Dreamfield Food Bank Preparation www.uufrappahannock.uua.org Northumberland Community Goodman Youth Park. Irvington Road, Kilmarnock 7 p.m. Free Worship Sunday, August 5: ■ Ugandan choir Center on Browns Store Road. All Pastors Mike and Lesley Gates 4th Saturday of Month 10:30 a.m., Worship The Living Hope Salvation ages are welcome. Bring Bibles. ■ Midnight bus trip 804-761-1578 9 — 11 a.m., Food Bank Distribution Choir of the Cathedral of Saints Sessions will be held from 10 to Take a ride back in time to the Sunday, August 5: Unity of the Chesapeake Philip and Andrw in Mukono, birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther 10 a.m. Worship Service Northern Neck Religious Deltaville Community Center 11:30 a.m. August 4 and 11; and Society & Friends (Quakers) Near the swimming pool and tennis Uganda, will perform in Heaths- September 8 and 22. King Jr. The Sharon Baptist Holy Tabernacle of God Alice & Dave Hershier 804-453-7062 courts ville at 10 a.m. August 18 at Church Youth Ministry will spon- Merry Point Road, Lancaster Sunday, August 5: 776-9172, or 435-9553 Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern at ■ Retreat sor a trip to Atlanta, Ga., leav- Elder Nancy Pinn, Pastor 11 a.m., Discussion www.unityofthechesapeake.org the Heathsville Farmers’ Market. Sunday, August 5: 12 noon, Social Fellowship Sunday, August 5: St. Stephen’s Parish Weekend ing at midnight, August 15 and 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Church Service The choir is sponsored by St. will be celebrated September 21 returning August 18 at 11 p.m. 11 a.m., Morning Worship, Holy Rappahannock Church of 12 noon, Lunch Stephen’s Church (Anglican) to 23 at Sandy Cove Christian The price is $250 for adults and Communion Christ 12:45 p.m., Meditation, Study Group where they will perform August Retreat Center in North East, $210 for children up to age 18. Emergency Food Bank: Mon.-Fri: 9514 Richmond Road, Warsaw Come for all or any part of the day’s 19 at 9 a.m. Md. The featured leader will be For more information, call Evan- 11-3 p.m., 333-9659 and 333-1559 schedule Walker Gaulding, Sr. Minister, Jim Non-denominational, for all ages the Rev. John Yates of The Falls gelist Turner at 438-5164. Hope Alive Christian Center Ward, Associate Minister, Matt Smith ■ Study group Church. 149 Queen Street, Youth Minister Victory Temple Church An Education For Ministry For an application, call 580- ■ Joint service Tappahannock; 443-5165 Sunday, August 5: 1252 Morattico Road (EFM) will be formed in Nor- 4555. The fee is $198 per adult The congregations of St. Ste- Pete and Pam Sullivan, Pastors 8:30 a.m., 1st Worship Serice Rev. Annie Gaskins, 462-5512 Thursday, August 2: 10 a.m., Sunday School Sunday, August 5: thumberland. EFM, sponsored and $80 per child ages 12 to 17. phen’s Episcopal Church and 6 p.m., Prayer 11 a.m., 2nd Worship Service 11 a.m., Sunday School by the Episcopal Church, aims Heathsville United Methodist Sunday, August 5: 6:30 p.m., Bible Study 12 noon, Praise and Worship to deepen faith and understand- ■ Mt. Zion revival Church will worship together on 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 7 p.m., Worship Service ing of Christian heritage, provid- Revival services will be held at Sunday, August 5, at 9 a.m, in 10:30 a.m., Worship Seventh-Day Adventist Friday, August 10: Wednesday, August 8: 401 South Main Street, Kilmarnock 7 p.m., Bible Study ing new confidence in living and Mt. Zion Baptist Church August the garden of the Episcopalians’ Noon, Prayer Clinton M. Adams, Pastor sharing faith with others. 13 through 17 at 7:30 p.m. The temporary Parish House at 6538 7 p.m., Worship 804-443-3070/804-443-1821 White Stone Sample lessons are available at Rev. Bunnie Dunaway, pastor Northumberland Highway. Thursday, August 2: Church of the Nazarene www.sewanee.edu/EFM/EFM- of Hartswell Baptist Church in The Rev. Hal White and the Love Makes a Difference 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting Family Life Center Outreach Ministries Saturday, August 4: 57 Whisk Drive Lessons.htm. To join, call Sandy Ottoman and moderator of the Rev. James Godwin will admin- 1027 Jessie duPont Memorial 9 a.m., Worship Service White Stone Kirkpatrick at 580-5060. Northern Neck Baptist Associa- ister the Holy Eucharist together Highway 10:30 a.m., Sabbath School Office hours: Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-1 tion, will be guest evangelist. The and a combined choir will pro- Burgess; 453-3939 p.m. ■ Mt. Olive revival music will be provided by a local vide the music. After the service, Rev. Raymond C. & Gayle Boyd, Shachah World Ministries of 435-9886 OR 435-1165 Pastor the Northern Neck Rev. Jim Jackson, Pastor Mt. Olive Baptist Church near choir each evening. the Episcopalians will host a Sunday, August 5: Pastor Dean Carter Rev. Brad Grinnen, Pastor Wicomico Church will hold revival brunch in their Parish House. In 9 a.m., Hour of Prayer Sunday, August 5: Rev. Jim Grinnen, Pastor services beginning at 11 a.m. ■ Mt. Zion homecoming the event of rain, the joint service 10 a.m., Spiritual Enrichment 8 a.m., Worship @ Holy Tabernacle Sunday, August 5: August 12 with the Rev. Dwight E. will be held at the Heathsville 11 a.m., Worship Thursday, August 9: 10:45 a.m., Praise & Worship Mt. Zion Baptist Church Tuesday, August 7: 7:30 p.m., Bible Study @ Holy Service Seawood and the Mt. Olive Men’s in Farnham will celebrate its United Methodist Church. 7 p.m., Spiritual Enrichment Tabernacle Children’s Church/Nursery Chorus. Dinner will follow in the annual homecoming August 12 Thursday, August 9: Provided fellowship hall. A prayer and praise with the Zion Silverleaf Club ■ Illumination 6 p.m., Spiritual Enrichment for St. Stephen’s (Anglican) 6-7:30 p.m., A.F.T.E.R. God service at 3:30 p.m. will be fol- “Step into the Light” will be Youth and Youth Adults 6853 Northumberland Highway, (Teens) and Chorus in charge. Third Friday of every month Heathsville; 580-4555 Wednesday, August 8: lowed by a revival service with the The 11 a.m. worship service presented August 5 at 4 p.m. at 7 p.m., Women of Virtue Fellowship Rev. Jeffrey O. Cerar, Rector 6:30 p.m., Ladies’ Bible Study Rev. Dr. John Edward Nickens of will be led by pastor Ernest River Meadows in Warsaw. Learn Bethel Baptist Church on the East- Webster. The Rev. Angelo Wil- the pathway God has illuminated ern Shore and his choir and church liam, pastor of Word of Live as a guide for life. members. Ministry Church in Philadel- Apostle Carroll Carter and August 13 through 15 the Rev. phia, will deliver the morn- prophetess Marilyn Carter of Todd F. Gray, former pastor of Fifth ing message. Dinner will be CMC Worldwide Ministries will Email your NEWS to: Street Baptist Church of Richmond, served immediately following teach from the scriptures to show [email protected] will lead revival services nightly. morning service. At 3 p.m. the the guidelines God has for a pur- Music will be provided by local Zion Silverleaf Chorus will be poseful life. Bring your Bibles musicians and groups. in concert. and note paper.

■ Sharon revival ■ Hartswell homecoming Revival services will be held at Sharon Baptist Church August 6 Hartswell Baptist Church to 10 at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. F. Todd Gray, pastor of Fifth Street Bap- in Lancaster will hold its tist Church in Richmond, will serve as revival evangelist. He is the annual homecoming Sunday, former pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and Wicomico Baptist August 5. The morning wor- Church. ship service will start at 11:30 Nightly singing groups include Mt. Vernon Men’s Gospel Chorus a.m. with Pastor Bunnie C. Monday, Ebenezer Baptist Choir (Mathews) Tuesday, First Baptist Dunaway. There will be a fel- Church Mass Choir Wednesday, Lyells Chapel Gospel Chorus Thurs- lowship dinner following the day and Tabernacle of Faith Praise and Worship Choir Friday. morning service. An afternoon service will start at 3 p.m. ■ Gospel Angels ■ Gospel Apollo with the Rev. Ernest Webster, The Gospel Angels will cel- First Baptist Church Young pastor of Mount Zion Baptist ebrate 25 years of music minis- Adult Ministry will host a Church in Farnham, delivering try with a concert August 25. The Gospel Apollo featuring gospel the homecoming spoken word. concert will be presented at 4:30 recording artist Antwaun Stanley Webster will be accompanied p.m. at the Lancaster Middle September 15 at 3 p.m. The fee is by his choir and congregation. School Theater at 191 School $20 per adult and $10 per child Street in Kilmarnock. Admission ages 12 and under. Tickets are on is $12. sale at The Jeanery in Kilmar- ■ Fairfields homecoming nock and by phone at 580-4912, Fairfields United Methodist ■ New St. John's revival or 435-7053. Church in Burgess will cele- The Rev. Dwight Johnson Sr. Auditions will be held at First brate homecoming August 12. and the New St. John’s Baptist Baptist Church August 4, from The celebration will start Church will hold their annual 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Non-refund- with a worship service at 11 summer revival August 26 able registration fees are $25 per a.m. with guest speaker the through 31. group and $15 per individual. Rev. Dr. Alan N. Rock, the son Have You Heard Us Now? The revivalist for the week Prizes are first, a $200 Visa gift of member Maude Rock. The will be the Rev. Frank E. Cole- card; second, a $100 gas card; worship service will be fol- man of Shiloh Baptist Church in and third, a $50 Wal-Mart gift lowed by a luncheon. A musi- 20907_VHS_JHyde 1/12/07 3:57 PM Page 1 Tuckahoe, N.Y. Sunday services card. For registration packets, cal program will begin at 2 will begin at 3 p.m. Dinner will call 580-4912. p.m. be served after the mid-morning service. Prayer and praise will begin nightly at 7:30 p.m. ■ Hartswell revival Revival services will be held Thank you August 6 through 10 at Harts- well Baptist Church in Lancaster. Virginia Health Services. Prayer and praise will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the service at 8 Congratulations! “My mother and mother-in-law have a renewed p.m. The revivalist for the week quality of living thanks to Lancashire Convalescent will be the Rev. Michael Reed, pastor of Clarksville Baptist & Rehabilitation Center. Being a nurse myself, I know Church in Warsaw. Various choirs the quality of care given there is excellent. I have in the community will render the peace of mind knowing that they are being cared music. for by a compassionate, supportive and professional staff. If they can’t live at home, I at least have ■ Mount Vernon revival confidence in knowing that I have selected Revival services will be held August 12 through 17 at Mount a great alternative.” Vernon Baptist Church. Prayer and praise begins at 7:30 p.m. Joanna Hyde and worship at 8 p.m. The evangelist for the week will be the Rev. Marcus Martin Virginia Health Services is proud to offer an of New Bridge Baptist Church in Richmond. Music will be ren- outstanding record of professionalism, medical dered each night by various singing groups. attention and rehabilitative therapies. Our Skilled Care �� and rehab team takes pride in helping our patients ■ First anniversary Harmony to Heaven Ministry �� attain their highest goals. If you want to know more will celebrate its first anniversary �� about us, ask your friends and neighbors who know In the care of September 8 at 5 p.m. at New St people you know. John’s Baptist Church in Kilmar- �� about us and our services.They are our best references. nock. www.vahs.com Guests will include the United �� Nations Church International �� Choir of Richmond, New Gen- Lancashire Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center • (804) 435-1684 erations of Newport News, the �� Walter Reed Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center • (804) 693-6503 Mount Vernon Men’s Chorus, �� The Newport • (757) 595-3733 the New St. John Men’s Chorus, James River Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center • (757) 595-2273 the Mount Olive Men’s Chorus, the Golden Stars and the Lively �� Northampton Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center • (757) 826-4922 Hope Mass Choir. York Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center • (757) 898-1491 B6 Business Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Aug. 2, 2007 Dog Daze Farm Bureau holds sales slated annual meeting in Kilmarnock Over 300 members re- Ann Carter were elected Wom- There will be dog doings all over elected Keith Harris, a Nor- en’s Committee co-chairs and Kilmarnock this Friday and Satur- thumberland County small Dwight Forrester was elected day, August 3 and 4 as the Kilmar- grain, corn and soybean pro- Young Farmer chairman. nock Chamber of Commerce ducer, as president of the Giese conducted the meet- presents its annual Dog Daze of Northumberland-Lancaster ing in the absence of Harris Summer special shopping event. County Farm Bureau for and introduced Del. Rob Wit- In addition, some fortunate person 2008. tman, who pledged continued will become $100 richer with the Harris was re-elected during support for the agricultural Lucky Doggie in the Window K-9 the Farm Bureau’s annual interest in the Northern Neck. Kash Contest. meeting July 28, at Fairfields Agency manager Rocky Shoppers are urged to begin their United Methodist Church in Denson reported on the day with a visit to the window at Burgess. growth in the counties and Rappahannock Hang-Ups at 74 Ronnie Forrester was introduced two new staff South Main Street where a “Lucky elected vice president. Mike members: Brenda Marks in Dog” is guarding a box of K-9 Bryant, Jimmy Davenport, Heathsville and Stan James in Jim Hazel Funny Money Kash. The person Warren Robinson will teach model boat building. Billy Dawson, Wiatt Gar- Lancaster. who guesses the correct or closest land, Charles Swann and Kirk Members enjoyed a magic amount will win the K-9 Kash and Vanlandingham were elected show presented by Tony King Show covers half the stuffed dog. directors for one year. Tony of Lottsburg, dinner catered The contest is open to everyone Model boat-building Reynolds and Craig Giese by Leon Nixon Caterers of a century of Jim 12 and over. Guesses may be depos- were elected directors for two North Carolina and music by ited at any Kilmarnock chamber years. Margaret Welch and the Gurley Family. Hazel’s art work member business displaying the course to be offered Jim Hazel, a member of the “Win K-9 Kash” flyers. Only one A scratch model boat-build- The course is for first-time and Rappahannock Art League, guess per store is permitted. Shop- ing course will be offered by the intermediate students. Partici- will have a retrospective of his pers are urged to visit all participat- Mathews Art Gallery August 27 pants will build their own Chesa- Direct marketing tour to visit work through September 3 at ing stores. through 31. peake Bay rowing skiff. the Studio Gallery at 19 North In the unlikely case of a tie, the Warren Robinson, whose The fee is $80. The deadline North Carolina ag operations Main Street in Kilmarnock. money will be divided evenly and model boats are exhibited and for registration is August 21. To The show will open with a the owners of the Lucky Dog will sold at the gallery and other register, call Mathews Art Gal- Virginia State University’s cational and recreational activi- reception Friday, August 3, be determined by a coin flip. The shops and galleries through- lery at 725-3326; or Robinson at (VSU) Small Farm Outreach ties, and seasonal and active from 5 to 7 p.m. in conjunction winner will be announced on 101.7 out the east coast, will conduct 725-5396 between 10 a.m. and 4 Program will hold a two-day learning experiences for youth; with “Steptoe’s Walkabout.” Bay FM at 8 a.m. Tuesday, August classes at his Mobjack shop. p.m. Direct Marketing Farm Tour and a roadside market operation An artist for over 50 years, 7. covering several successful agri- that sells locally-grown fruits Hazel is a 1957 graduate of There will be free doggie photos culture tourism operations in and vegetables. the Ontario College of Art taken at Northern Neck Solutions the Piedmont Region of North Participants will also visit a in Toronto, Canada. He is an Friday and Saturday and artist Dor- Consumer Safety Tips Carolina. Farmers’ Market in Raleigh that award-winning artist including othy Pagano will be painting collars The tour will be held August sells more than 300 products to “Best in Show” at the Kilmar- for children’s dogs there on Friday. 29 and 30. wholesale buyers and individual nock Labor Day Show. Radio Station 101.7 Bay FM will Fraudulent activity cannot are continually trained on secu- Sponsored by USDA’s Risk consumers. The Studio Gallery exhibit broadcast from downtown from 10 be completely eliminated, but rity matters, and will help you Management Agency, the tour A $25 per person registration will include the artist’s first a.m. to 1 p.m., collecting school through consumer education, the with answers to your questions. is for Virginia farmers and land- fee covers round-trip bus fare framed watercolor dated 1957, supplies in conjunction with tax risk of falling prey to these crimi- Please talk this up with family, owners to learn about agricul- and lodging. The bus will depart through his latest in 2007. free days, to be distributed to local nals can be greatly minimized. friends, and neighbors and make ture tourism and other direct from VSU at 7 a.m. August 29 A celebration of 50 years of schools. Keep your personal informa- them aware of these fraudulent marketing strategies. and return at 6 p.m. August 30. painting watercolors is the Prizes also will be given away by tion private. Financial institutions scams. You can be the educator The tour will include visits To register, call Berran theme of the show. the station during the broadcast. will never send emails requesting and a strong deterrent in the fight to farm operations in Bunn, Rogers, VSU Small Farm Out- personal information. They will against these types of crimes. Smithfield, Middlesex, Durham reach Program field coordinator, never ask you to “verify” infor- (This consumer safety tip advi- and Willow Springs that feature at 524-5960 or 524-6964, or e- mation in this manner. They will sory is presented by Bank of playground entertainment, edu- mail [email protected]. Mosquito-borne illnesses never ask you to click on a spe- Lancaster security officer Dixon cial site link to do so. Do not sur- Foster.) render this information, whether confirmed among horses through emails, telephone calls, Ag field The State Veterinarian has narians already recommend the or mail responses. confirmed the first cases of East- six-month vaccination interval. Unexpected Cashier’s Checks ern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Generally, both EEE and WNV received in the mail accompanied day set and West Nile Virus (WNV) in are transmitted by mosquitoes. by a lottery or sweepstakes letter horses this year. Typical symptoms include stag- are fraudulent. No company will 435-1701 The EEE positive horse was gering, circling, depression, loss send a Cashier’s Check to a con- The best way to from Suffolk and was euthanized of appetite and sometimes fever sumer for no reason at all. increase profit at VSU on June 26 because of its illness. and blindness. If you, or someone you know, Cooperative Extension at A WNV positive horse is from There is no cure for the disease, believe that you are a victim of margins Virginia State University will Rockingham County and devel- but it can be prevented through fraudulent activity, contact your hold its 22nd annual Agricul- oped clinical signs June 23. That vaccination. financial institution immediately. ture Field Day August 21 at 9 horse has since recovered. Other prevention methods Financial institution employees a.m. at the Cooperative Exten- In 2006, there were no equine include destroying standing sion Pavilion on River Road in cases of EEE in Virginia, and water breeding sites for mos- Ettrick. Registration begins at only one case of WNV in a Vir- quitoes, use of insect repellents, 8 a.m. ginia equine in Suffolk. and removing animals from From left are Catherine W. Free and open to the public, The State Veterinarian urges mosquito-infested areas during Eagles and National Associa- field day will focus on agri- horse owners to vaccinate all peak biting times, usually dusk tion of Legal Assistants presi- tourism, which is a way to equines every six to twelve to dawn. dent Tita Brewster. attract tourists to farms for months against these diseases. For more information, contact educational and recreational This is particularly important in the Office of the State Veterinar- activities. Farmers will learn the southeastern region of Vir- ian at 804-692-0601, or consult a how they can incorporate vari- ginia, where many equine veteri- local veterinarian. Eagles ous activities to diversify traditional operations. In this way, they can charge an admission price and also sell farm prod- earns ucts directly to visitors to Tennessee group buys increase their profits. Tour station stops will fea- four local newspapers award ture the harvesting of water- When accidents happen, call us. Catherine W. Eagles was melons, gourds, pumpkins and A Tennessee publishing group Lakeway publishes more than awarded an Affiliated Asso- sunflowers; herding sheepdogs; has purchased four weekly 20 non-daily newspapers, mag- KING’S CLEANING SERVICES, INC. ciations 2007 Affiliates Award cooking farm raised meats on newspapers in central Virginia azines and shoppers in Tennes- (804) 529-7697 (800) 828-4398 presented at the 32nd annual con- the grill; running a fee fishing and along the Northern Neck. see and Missouri. The Northern vention of the National Associa- operation; and providing on- Lakeway Publishers Inc. Neck group is Lakeway’s first tion of Legal Assistants July 13 farm concessions. Presenters officially closed the deal July venture into Virginia. �� in New Orleans. will discuss liability insurance, 24 on Northern Neck News- William B. Trimble, former The award is given in recog- safety procedures, state regula- papers LLC, which publishes president and chief execu- nition of steadfast service and tions, advertising and financial The Northern Neck News in tive officer of The CV Corp. in valuable contributions to the management issues associated Warsaw, The Westmoreland Louisa, was named vice president members’ affiliation associa- with each station. News in Montross, The Nor- and publisher of the group. No tions. Eagles has been a member To register, call VSU alterna- thumberland Echo in Heaths- changes have been announced at of NALA since 1995 and has tive agriculture extension special- ville and The Caroline Progress any of the Virginia papers, which served the Richmond Paralegal ist Andy Hankins at 524-5960, or in Bowling Green. Terms were will continue to operate under Association in leadership roles e-mail [email protected]. not disclosed. their individual titles. since 1990. The association has some 19,000 members. It is responsible for the design and administration of the national Certified Legal Milk production up over last year Assistant examination. Milk production statistics for the growing U.S. milk Southeast Asia and other As of July 14, Eagles began from April 2007 show that supply. regions and countries, plus a three-year appointment to the nation’s top 23 milk states “In fact, 45 percent of all tight global supplies.” the NALA Continuing Educa- totaled 14.4 billion pounds, new milk produced in 2006 With the combination of tion Council which publishes according to preliminary data was exported or sold over- reduced global supply and its national magazine, Facts & from the U.S. Department of seas,” said Margaret Speich, robust global demand, “world Findings, and is responsible for Agriculture. That figure is up spokeswoman for the U.S. prices have gone up dramati- the annual conventions, certi- 1.6 percent from a year ago. Dairy Export Council. “This cally, and U.S. prices have fol- �� fied paralegal short courses and April cow numbers totaled illustrates how valuable it is to lowed,” Speich said. the NALA CampusLive online 8.3 million, which is 39,000 have export markets available The recent increase in milk courses. more than a year ago. Output during times of increased pro- prices “is providing dairy pro- �� Eagles also was appointed to per cow averaged 1,745 pounds, duction.” ducers with a breather from the committee for the 2008 con- up 19 pounds from a year ago. In 2006, the United States the low prices they have been vention which will be held in Virginia is ranked 22nd among recorded record dairy exports taking for years and is help- �� milk producing states. with a value of nearly $1.9 bil- ing them out with the higher Oklahoma City. �� Eagles is a commercial parale- Reports of increased milk lion and volume more than 2 fuel costs they are paying for � � � �� production are contrary to billion pounds. this year,” said Tony Banks, a �� gal at the Richmond office of the �� law firm of Kaufman & Canoles, many forecasts that pointed to “Exports this year are track- Virginia Farm Bureau Federa- �� a drop in the U.S. milk supply ing solid growth, and we expect tion commodity and market- � � � �� P.C. �� She is the daughter of Wesley this year. With significant pro- that to continue,” Speich said. ing specialist. “Farmers are �� duction increases during the “Two factors have affected really feeling the pinch from �� Walker Sr. of White Stone and �� the late Polly S. Walker. She lives past three years, exports have markets, mostly robust dairy moving milk from the farm to �� proved to be a profitable outlet demand, primarily from China, the store.” �� in Midlothian with her husband, �� Lloyd. � � � �� THE RECORD ONLINE www.rrecord.com �� Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Aug. 2, 2007 • B7 State warns Common Cents about recent by Lurita Doan to over 75 agencies since 1954, will use the tool to establish an solicitations U.S. General Services when Eisenhower was president, optimal baseline fleet and then Administration helps 21 cents bought a gallon of gas, use it to evaluate all acquisi- The Virginia Department of and a good car cost less than tion requests. We’ll also make it Agriculture and Consumer Ser- agencies “drive green” $2,500. available to other agencies upon vices’ Office of Consumer Affairs It’s that time of year. Despite We’re also happy to do a little request. cautions consumers that Alexan- high gas prices, the road beckons. leading by example. Our internal Lastly, I’ll soon carry the GSA dria’s Old Town Theater Inc. at Our thoughts turn to the words of fleet numbers continue to decline “Go Green” banner to Orlando, 815½ King Street in Alexandria St. Augustine, “The world is a in response to efforts to precisely site of the seventh National Motor and Noah’s Ark Foundation Inc. book and those who do not travel align the number and type of Vehicle and Aviation Exposition in Dale City, have solicited con- read only a page.” vehicles necessary to achieve our and Workshops, a sort of Disney tributions from Virginia citizens Some 630,000 federal vehicles mission. The GSA fleet stands at World for federal, state and local for allegedly charitable pur- share the road with vacationers 1,190 vehicles compared to 1,224 government fleet officials. GSA’s poses. who will hit the highways this in 2005, and 26 percent of our Office of Government-wide However, as of July 30, these summer. The Postal Service and vehicles are compact or subcom- Policy and GSA Fleet are co- organizations have not registered Defense Department each own a pact sedans. We’ve bettered our sponsors of this massive educa- with or been granted the appro- third of those vehicles; the rest average fuel economy from 17.6 tional, training and networking priate exempt status by the com- belong to other civilian agencies. mpg in 2005 to 23.5 mpg in 2006, event. missioner as required by law. �� The agencies, with assis- a 33.5 percent improvement. Our My message will build on Pres- Contributors are cautioned that tance from the General Services cost per mile of 43 cents is 39 ident Bush’s view that, “When it their contributions to such orga- Administration, have worked percent below the government- comes to energy and the envi- nizations may be used for non- �� hard to meet federal energy effi- wide average of 71 cents. And ronment, the American people charitable purposes. ciency requirements and now we continue to increase the per- expect common sense, and they The department recommends �� have 131,112 alternatively fueled centage of AFVs in our fleet (57 expect action.” that before responding to any vehicles on the road. GSA has percent of acquisitions versus a I hope more and more federal charitable appeal by making a �� purchased over 140,000 AFVs government-wide average of 29 agencies look to GSA to sat- donation or by making a purchase �� from manufacturers for our fed- percent). That includes an AFV isfy their transportation needs. in the name of a charity, consum- eral customers (that’s more than

I’ve ordered to replace the tradi- We’re committed to providing ers verify that the organization is �� any single organization in the tional car designated for official the best fleet services in the busi- registered with the Office of Con- U.S.), and is also mandated by use by the GSA administrator. ness at the lowest possible cost, sumer Affairs. Registration status law to help the other agencies One other point: GSA is among a formula that will yield major for charitable organizations can implement programs to meet the first agencies to develop a dividends for our colleagues, our be found at www.vdacs.virginia. �� petroleum reduction and AFV ��

vehicle allocation methodology. citizens and our environment. gov/consumers/index.shtml. �� targets. That’s a fancy name for software (Lurita Doan is administra- Consumers also should deter- �� We’re not exactly new at this. that contains uniform criteria for tor of the U.S. General Services mine how much of their donation �� GSA has been providing vehicles evaluating vehicle needs. GSA Administration.) will be used to support the organi- and fleet management services zations’ charitable purposes, and how much will be used for other �� expenses such as administrative Loans are overhead and fund-raising. �� Social Security News To report related activity, call 800-552-9963. by Ned Sledge member has sufficient work, available then Social Security must What military service decide whether he or she meets for rural personnel should know Social Security’s definition about Social Security of disability. 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For or modernize homes, remove We at Social Security are health and safety hazards doing all we can to make sure example, if a wounded soldier is recovering in a hospital, and and increase adaptability for members of the military ser- households with persons with vice, and their families, under- is expected to be unable to work for at least a year, he or she may disabilities. stand just how Social Security Loans may be made for disability benefits can help be eligible to receive disability benefits even though military amounts up to $20,000 for a wounded service personnel. In maximum of 20 years repay- fact, Social Security disabil- pay continues. It is important to understand ment period and at an interest ity benefits are expedited for rate of one percent annually. injured military service person- that Social Security disability rules are different from those of Individuals 62 years or older nel, regardless of where or how may qualify for a grant in cases the injury occurred. private plans and other government agencies. Social Security where an individual lacks the Like most civilian workers, financial ability to repay a military personnel pay Social provides benefits for total disability, not partial disability. Section 504 loan. Security taxes and earn Social To apply, contact the USDA Security coverage. Earnings for The fact that someone quali- fies for disability from another Rural Development Tappahan- Today’s Hits, Yesterday’s Favorites active duty military service or nock office at 443-4304. active duty training have been agency—such as the Depart- covered under Social Security ment of Veteran Affairs—does since 1957. 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Rel- plies Kit publication from the �� can-American businesses and National Marina Day August 11 lick will be available at First Bap- Federal Emergency Management businesses of color will hold an from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Demo boat tist Church at 3585 Courthouse Agency and the American Red organizational meeting August rides will be provided by Premier Road in Heathsville from 10 a.m. Cross provides all the necessary �� 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Zion Baptist Sailing and there will be marina- to 1 p.m. August 16, September steps to assemble a emergency Church in Lottsburg. related demonstrations. 6, and September 20. disaster kit. �� All people who own, operate, Walk-ins will be served; how- It lists, item by item, specifi - �� or plan to establish a business in ■ Stroke screening cally what families will need in ever, it is preferred that appli- �� the Northern Neck are urged to Life Line Screening recently cants contact the Tappahannock terms of water, food, fi rst-aid attend. To participate, RSVP to announced stroke screening offi ce in advance at 443-9393, supplies, tools, sanitation items �� Bates at P.O. Box 78, Kilmar- clinics will be held August 28 or 1-800-572-3094, to deter- and documents. This publication �� at Corrottoman Baptist Church nock, VA 22482, call 313-0540, mine eligibility and reserve an costs 50¢. �� or email jesusonethree@yahoo. in Ottoman. Appointments will appointment time. For a copy, send name, address, com. begin at 10 a.m. Pre-registration and a check or money order �� is required. ■ Art workshops for 50¢ to the Federal Citizen �� ■ Walkabout A complete wellness pack- The Rappahannock Art League Information Center, Dept. 323P, �� “Swinging and Swaying” is the age including stroke/carotid will offer fall workshops includ- Pueblo, CO 81009, call 1-888- �� theme for Steptoe’s Walkabout in artery, abdominal aortic aneu- ing photography, watercolor, 878-3256 and ask for Item 323P, downtown Kilmarnock from 5 to rysm, ankle brachial index and acrylic and oil painting, drawing, or visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov. �� 8 p.m. August 3. The focus of the osteoporosis screening is $129. printmaking and pottery. stroll is on visual and live arts. For an appointment, call 1-877- Art classes will be offered for The Little Big Band, Hi Tied, 237-1287, or visit www.lifeline- beginner and intermediate art- �� and the Northern Neck Big Band screening.com. ists, covering basic art principles. You will �� with vocalist Jessica Guy-Haynie There also will be classes for ♥ ♥ will perform. ■ Hay source experienced artists and others for LOVE �� The Virginia Department of fun. To register, call 436-9390. �� ■ Vendors needed Agriculture and Consumer Services ♥ the deals in the♥ Vendors are needed for the publishes a newsletter with contact ■ Fly patches 12th annual Fairfi elds Fall Fes- information for farmers seeking hay The Richmond County Fair MARKETPLACE CLASSIFIEDS �� tival Arts and Crafts Show to suppliers and for those interested in Association, in cooperation with be held October 6 from 9 a.m. selling hay. select local merchants, is making to 3 p.m. at Fairfi elds United Drought conditions in some parts available Detex Deer Fly Patches. Methodist Church in Burgess. of the state have resulted in some The adhesive patches stick to the Vendor spaces are available producers turning to hay much back of a cap and will catch the for a $25 fee. Interested crafts earlier than usual to feed their live- biting fl ies. people, artists and collectors can stock. The Virginia Hay Clearing The patches are sold as a fund- call Margaret Simonetti at 580- House lists sources for Virginia hay raiser for the fair’s scholarship 8613, or email Bob Matthews at as well as some out-of-state sources fund. The purchase price is $2.50 [email protected] for appli- at www.vdacs.virginia.gov/market- per pack of four and are available cations. news/pdffi les/hay.pdf. at Virginia Cooperative Exten- sion Offi ces, the Farm and Home ■ Book signing ■ Sales tax holiday Supply in Kilmarnock and Lively Urbanna author VB Rosend- Virginia’s second sales tax holi- Drug Store. ahl will sign copies of her novel, day will be Friday, August 3, through Bitter Tastes, at Short Lane Ice Sunday, August 5. During the three- ■ Crowther to speak Cream Company at 6721 George day event, certain purchases will be The Northern Neck Chap- Washington Memorial Highway exempt from the fi ve percent state ter of the National Association in Gloucester August 5 from 2 to and local retail sales tax. of Retired Federal Employees 4 p.m. Sales tax will not be charged on (NARFE) will meet Tuesday, The shop will donate $2 school supplies priced at $20 or less August 7, at 2 p.m. at the North- of each sale to the Gloucester per item, or on articles of clothing, ern Neck Electric Cooperative County Public Library for the including footwear, costing $100 or Building at the corner of Pine children’s fi ction department. less each. Street and Belle Ville Lane in Warsaw. 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21166_BOL_ScoreCard_eVue.indd 1 5/29/07 1:27:52 PM Schools Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Aug. 2, 2007 • B9 High school Shopping dates set students needed for Bay Club High school students are for Bright Beginnings invited to try for a spot in a new On August 22, 23 and 24, the dialogue with the families year. In the span of three years, Bay Club program offered by from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 189 Lan- beyond the shopping spree. In to go from serving 10 children, The Chesapeake Bay National caster school children accom- addition to $125 worth of cloth- to now, being able to serve 189, Estuarine Research Reserve in panied by volunteers will board ing per child, each child will that is simply amazing.” Virginia (CBNERRVA) at the school buses for a day of shop- receive a backpack of school “I’m overwhelmed by the Virginia Institute of Marine ping for school clothes, coats supplies. There is a donation generosity of the people in this Northumberland students Science in Gloucester Point. and shoes at the Wal-Mart in box set up at the YMCA for community who donate not only Bay Club will provide 15 stu- Tappahannock. donated new supplies, such as money at the ball for this pro- attend Boy’s State dents with field and lab experi- Funding for this shopping glue, scissors, notebooks and gram, but their time as well,” American Legion Post 117 in Reedville sponsored two Nor- ence in marine science during experience is sponsored by the crayons said development co-director thumberland High School students to attend Boy’s State at Lib- the upcoming school year. The Northern Neck Family YMCA “What an incredible oppor- Lisa Shivers. “Even though we erty University in Lynchburg. The program promotes values of students will participate in Bright Beginnings program that tunity,” said branch executive couldn’t get all the eligible kids God and country. From left are vice commander Dick Thomp- community coastal education provides essential clothing and Mark Favazza. “The commu- to go, we are steadily increasing son, students Ethan Harding and Philip Shahan and post com- programs, oyster restoration school supplies to children ages nity’s response to give, the par- that number each year, and we’ll mander Ed Oklesson. activities, canoe trips, clean-up 5 to 12 living below the poverty ent’s response to place their have enough money to serve events, fossil hikes and moni- line. In order for the children to children in the program, and many more next year. With a toring programs. Participants participate, parents or guard- the volunteer response to serve compassionate community as will be required to work with ians must sign a waiver through – it is all working together to this, this important program CBNERRVA staff to complete Social Services and attend a make something very special will just continue to grow.” a marine science project, attend parent meeting. happen for children, right here. To volunteer to shop, call meetings the second Saturday The YMCA seeks to continue We have 189 signed up this Donna McGrath at 435-0223. of each month, and volunteer at Estuaries Day in September and VIMS Marine Science Day in May. Sixth-graders To be considered, students must submit a short essay by August 15 that answers the fol- must have lowing questions. Students will be chosen based on this crite- booster shots ria. • Why do you feel that you are before school eligible for this opportunity? • How will the area of study Summer is the ideal time tie in with your future career for parents to check with their goals/objectives? child’s pediatrician to ensure that • What contributions will you required immunizations have make to the Bay Club? been received and to avoid a Essays must be mailed to child not being allowed to attend Representing Lancaster High Jes Russo, Chesapeake Bay school. The 65th session of The American Legion Boys State of Virginia National Estuarine Research “While parents are usually was held recently at Liberty University in Lynchburg. Repre- Reserve in Virginia, P.O. Box diligent in staying on track with senting Lancaster High School for 2007 were Clinton Bennett 1346, Gloucester Point, VA vaccinations for pre-school chil- and Justin Stewart of Weems and Trey Stillman of Kilmarnock. 23062-1346. dren, they sometimes forget that The week gave them an opportunity to associate with other For more information, con- booster shots and other immu- young men in learning about government on the state and local tact Russo at 684-7877, or nizations are required for older levels. [email protected]. children,” said Billy K. Canna- day Jr., superintendent of public instruction. “With the start of Driver training now includes roundabout instruction a new school year less than a month away in some areas of the At least 35 roundabout inter- State Department of Transpor- Reduction in crashes is due state, all parents are reminded sections are sprinkled through- tation and the Virginia State to slower speeds and fewer Supporting the T.O.P.S. program to make sure their children are out Virginia, and 26 more have Police. potential conflict points that State Trooper Patrick McCranie receives a $1,000 check fully immunized before classes been approved for construc- “Roundabouts are found all are found in traditional inter- from president Karin Lamb of the Kiwanis Club of the begin.” tion. over the world, and we’re now sections. Other benefits include Northern Neck in support of “Troopers on Patrol for Stu- Certain prescribed immuniza- They are safer than tradi- seeing the benefits of them in the elimination of maintenance dents,” a program McCranie developed at Lancaster Alter- tions are required for a child to tional intersections with traf- Virginia,” said Commonwealth and electricity costs required native School in 2004. The program involves activities and enroll in or attend public school in fic signals, and they may cost Transportation Commissioner for traffic signals and the aes- weekly visits with students at the school to enhance the Virginia. Parents are responsible less to build in certain loca- David S. Ekern, P.E. “Quite thetic opportunity to beautify learning experience. for providing documentation that tions, according to the Virginia simply, this is why we need the intersection’s central island all required immunizations are Department of Transportation. them: they reduce crashes, traf- with landscaping. up to date or completed. These Most drivers appreciate the fic delays, fuel consumption Seasoned drivers also may include the required doses of DTaP simple, safe design of round- and air pollution. And if that learn about driving through (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), abouts, but it is natural to be isn’t enough, roundabouts can roundabouts from the new edu- GED program explained polio, hepatitis B, MMR (measles, apprehensive when approaching cost less to build and maintain. cational video and slide show at mumps, rubella) and varicella one for the first time. To help They are one of the safest at- www.virginiadot.org/info/faq- The Northumberland GED They have been designed to (chickenpox). motorists maneuver through grade intersections.” roundabouts.asp Testing Center began operation measure major academic skills Since the start of the 2006-07 roundabouts, the Virginia The Insurance Institute for VDOT officials also noted in March 2007. and knowledge in core content school year, a booster dose of per- Department of Transportation Highway Safety supports Vir- that roundabouts don’t work It serves the counties of Lan- areas that are learned during tussis-containing vaccine (Tdap) teamed with the Department of ginia’s roundabout efforts, and for every at-grade intersection. caster, Northumberland, Rich- four years of high school. has been a requirement for students Education and the Department the institute’s research attests to Traffic engineers must evaluate mond and Westmoreland and When an adult passes the bat- entering the sixth grade unless that of Motor Vehicles to develop safety of the circular intersec- multiple factors at each poten- the town of Colonial Beach. tery of tests, the resulting GED child has had a tetanus-containing a new driver’s education cur- tions. Roundabouts have been tial site to determine whether The partnership between the credential certifies that he or vaccine within the last five years. riculum. Now students learning shown to reduce fatal and injury roundabouts would be the pre- Northern Neck Adult Education she has attained subject matter A child whose immunizations to drive in Virginia will view a crashes as much as 75 percent. ferred design. Program and the GED Testing knowledge and skills associated are incomplete may be admitted video and a narrated slide show Center resulted in 68 graduates with high school completion, conditionally, provided the parent on safely navigating roundabout for school year 2006-07 which said Creasy. The GED Tests or guardian has documentation at intersections. �� exceeded the 52 graduates in battery includes language arts the time of enrollment indicating Some 3,300 copies of “Driv- school year 2005-06. writing, social studies, science, that the child has received at least ing Modern Roundabouts Many adults who did not language arts reading and math- one dose of the required immuni- – Rules of the Road” and �� complete high school have ematics. zations and has a written sched- “Roundabouts – The Virginia continued to learn through life Passing the GED tests may ule for completing the remaining Experience” have been dis- experiences, said regional pro- require some preparation, said doses within 90 days of the open- tributed to driver’s education gram manager and chief GED Creasy. Some individuals pre- ing of school. teachers throughout the Com- �� examiner Tonya L. Creasy. The pare intensively by taking courses This 90-day grace period, how- monwealth. �� ever, does not apply to the Tdap The video was developed by purpose of the Regional Adult and by studying GED preapation �� Education Program and GED books and other materials. Other booster, which must be received VDOT’s roundabout commit- �� Testing Center is to provide an candidates are comfortable with by the start of the 2007-08 school tee, assisted by the Washington �� opportunity for these adults to simply brushing up on a few of the year. earn a high school credential subject areas where they feel they Under certain circumstances, to pursue higher education, need practice. such as homelessness or foster obtain jobs or job promotions To determine how to best prepare care, students are enrolled imme- and/or achieve personal goals, for the tests, the first step is to con- diately while schools obtain immu- she said. tact the Northern Neck Regional nization records or assist students The Tests of General Edu- Adult Education Program at 580- in obtaining the immunizations. cation Development (GED 3152. Fall registrations will be Some students are exempt from Tests) are internationally rec- scheduled in all localities during immunization requirements for ognized, explained Creasy. August. religious or medical reasons.

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Nurse aide graduates �� From left are July 23 nurse aide graduates at Rappahannock Community College in Warsaw Campus Cheryl Alderman of the Virginia Employment Commission Workforce Center, Natasha �� Williams, LaKrisha Martin, Rosalee McDowney, Brittany Fulcher, LaShauna Lucas, Paula Muse, Denise Reynolds, and co-instructors Angela Rennolds, R.N., and Misty Brann, R.N. ��

Animals for adoption The Animal Welfare League has many animals for adoption to good, loving homes. The dogs, puppies, cats and kittens change rapidly; in lieu of listing them, interested persons may call the league at 435-0822 or Joyce at 462-0091 to be advised of what is available at that time. Visits to local animal �� shelters also are encouraged. B10 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Aug. 2, 2007 Tips for keeping kids happy and healthy over the summer Chesapeake Medical Group can be applied to clothing and against three kinds of mosqui- kids will walk into it. Treatment Pediatrics recently composed provides SPF 30. One treatment toes for two to four hours). Cit- includes calamine lotion and the following tips to help keep lasts 30 washings. ronella now comes in patches, topical steroids. If severe, oral children protected over the Target has SPF 50 beachwear which affix to clothing. steroids may be prescribed. summer. for toddlers and Body Glove The treatment for bug bites Zanfel Poison Ivy Wash will Kids love the outdoors, but Surfer ware provides extra cov- includes antihistamines, topical remove the irritant urushiol after they may need protection from erage for teens. steroids if extremely itchy and breakout and relieves itching. sun, insects, and other summer Sunburn treatment includes possibly topical or even oral Do not use topical creams con- hazards. Ibuprofen or Naproxen, espe- antibiotics if a secondary infec- taining anesthetics (benzocaine) For sunscreens with UVA and cially if started early; cold com- tion occurs. or antihistamines (Benadryl) UVB protection, a sun protec- presses with burrow’s solution; Bee and wasp stings can cause since these can actually worsen tion factor (SPF) of 15 is usu- aloe based lotions; and Silvad- large local reaction spreading the rash. ally adequate. The UV rays also ene cream, but use with caution more than six inches around the For jellyfish and nettle stings, can come through clouds on an about the face. If blisters form, sting and lasting more than 24 treatment begins with rinsing the overcast day. Babies under six leave the blister roof intact since hours. Allergic reactions occur area immediately with salt water. months should be kept out of it helps protect from infection. in areas remote from the sting Do not use fresh water. White the sun. Even babies with natu- Bug bites are a nuisance and typically include general- vinegar, baking soda, Adolph’s rally darker skin need protec- and can also cause serious ized itching, hives, difficulty meat tenderizer, ammonia and tion. health problems including skin breathing and loss of conscious- yes, urine, have been said to be Sunscreen should also be used infections, Lyme Disease and ness. helpful. on the face, ears and hands. malaria. The American Acad- If the stinger is still embed- The nurse at the pediatric The preferred screen is a bar- emy of Pediatrics recommenda- ded, lightly brush it off. Do office uses masking tape. Apply rier rather than chemical screen tions on DEET are that it should not squeeze the stinger. Home it to the sting area and pull off containing either titanium diox- not be used on babies less than remedies include ice packs fol- immediately. Benadryl will ide or zinc to avoid irritation. 2 months, no more than 30 per- lowed by a paste of baking soda help the itching. If the reaction Blue Lizard Baby, Netrogena cent maximum concentration or Adolph’s meat tenderizer. is severe, topical or oral steroids Helioplex and Aveeno Baby are and not to apply to hands or Chiggers are the larvae of may be prescribed. good bets. around the mouth and eyes. mites that live in tall grasses. If the eyes are involved, an White t-shirts only have a DEET-OFF Skintastic for use Chiggers bite the skin but con- ophthalmologist may need to be SPF of 5 percent. Rit Sun guard on clothing provides up to four trary to popular belief, do not consulted. If the person appears Ventriloquist to visit hours of protection. burrow under the skin. 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Schwalen-Lee From the front Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Aug. 2, 2007 • B11 Reprinted from ▼ Receiving Cooperative Living award . . . . Down home in Irvington Magazine (continued from page B1) and high schools and adjacent to Story and photos the elementary school, into real- by Audrey Thomasson ity, she said. Dreaming of the perfect get- Working with the school board away? Someplace with hip restau- and the board of supervisors, rants in a sophisticated waterfront negotiating with architects, con- resort town full of chic shops, top- struction companies and finan- notch golf courses, a resort enjoyed cial institutions, consulting with by presidents, and an inn frequented teachers, parents and interested by celebrities? members of the public, he guided Or do you prefer the quiet, casual all participants through the pro- lifestyle of a quaint historic village cess which will reach its conclu- tucked away on a picturesque creek sion with the opening of the new where patriotic pride can be seen schools in 2008, said Lindsey. on its flag-lined streets, and a town The Distinguished Citi- commons serves as the gathering zen Award honors an indi- place for outdoor markets, concerts, vidual whose activities have parades and holiday fun? significantly advanced the goals The historic village of Irving- of NAPS. Two of these goals are ton on Carters Creek is all this and ‘encouraging economic growth more. to promote jobs’ and ‘cooperat- Located in Lancaster County at ing with others through educa- the tip of the Northern Neck, every- tional programs to target these thing in the village is within walking goals,’ she explained. distance. There are no stop lights, Not much has changed since the town hall served as the town’s “Recognizing that education people take time to talk, and family library. Clerk Jackie Burrell and Mayor Alexander Fleet can be is the key to economic develop- histories run deep. And despite its Irvington resident George Lidicker gets lunch-to-go at the The found sitting among the book stacks when they conduct town ment, ensuring a pool of well- close proximity to metropolitan Local. business. qualified individuals with skills areas—less than a three-hour drive to function effectively in today’s to Washington, D.C., one hour to there’s something for everyone. workplace, NAPS selected Richmond, and a quick boat ride Across the lane, vine-covered Superintendent Stables as its up the Rappahannock River from arches create a gateway into the Distinguished Citizen for 2007, the Chesapeake Bay—Irvington At a glance: whimsical and romantic world of in the belief that the impact of remains a hidden treasure. Population: 673 the Hope and Glory Inn. Consid- his leadership will be felt by this The natural beauty of the water- ered one of the world’s top inns county for many years to come,” Land area: 1.73 sq. miles Lindsey said. ways has always lured people to with 8.78 miles of shoreline by both Tatler Cunard and Conde its shores. Powhatan Indians were Founded: On June 6, 1873, Naste-Johansen, the inn was among the first to fish the rivers and Carters Creek Wharf Post recently named a top 10 American in 1608, Capt. John Smith explored inn by USA Today. ▼ Going before the backwaters. In the 1700s, the Office was established and The inn was the 1890 boarding wealthy and powerful colonialist, included the entire creek school of Chesapeake Academy Congressmen . . . . Robert “King” Carter, settled the area. In 1891, the U.S. and had twin front doors—one for (continued from page B1) Postmaster called for a new land around the creek that bears his boys and one for girls—in keep- men spent over an hour discuss- name. name to simplify mail han- ing with a rule forbidding contact ing how to improve NCLB. The From its earliest days, residents dling. By a margin of one between the sexes. recommendations may be con- found ways to take advantage of vote, citizens renamed the Proprietors Peggy and Dudley sidered in the amendments to the the creek. Besides offering a rich village ‘Irvingtown’—after Patteson retained the charming NCLB legislation before a final resource for fishing, crabbing and Capt. Levin Irving. The vil- doors but tossed out the rule in vote is taken on Capitol Hill. oystering, the many inlets and coves lage is listed on state and favor of a setting that encourages served as boulevards for water vehi- romantic interludes—a courtyard cles. Watercraft transported people national registers of historic fountain and balconied façade to church or to visit neighbors while places. framed by country gardens of lav- The Rappahannock River Yacht Club offers access to Carter’s �� Creek. ferries and barges carried workers Elevation: 33 feet ender wisteria, heirloom roses �� and horses from shore to shore. Fun Fact: It seems every and hollyhocks spilling through With the advent of the steamboat place in Irvington has a white picket fences. A garden path inn’s yacht, the 127-foot Miss Ann. creek provides a picturesque view �� in the 19th century, vacationers story from the past. It is sprinkled with Victorian birdhouses Launched in 1926, the ship’s color- of the “neighborhood” for kayak- �� along the eastern seaboard discov- said that the old library and garden art winds through guest ful history includes popular “whis- ers paddling in and out of coves ered a lively destination that offered building—today’s town cottages out back and into a private key runs” across the Rappahannock past gentle hills dotted with a mix �� luxurious resort and beachfront hall—was purchased with outdoor shower and tub for bathing River—a tradition that continues of houses from summer cottages to �� accommodations. Conveniently the proceeds from auction- under the stars. Sophistication and despite a change in state liquor laws pricey estates. between the international com- shabby chic combine in the inn’s in the ‘70s. Irvington cherishes an atmo- �� merce centers of Baltimore and ing a pig and a pheasant. interior décor of antiques and local Of course, the rivers and creeks sphere of remote tranquility. From Ice cream sales paid for �� Norfolk, Irvington wharf served as folk art. Don’t be surprised to bump continue to be the biggest draw to a humble settlement of 160 inhabit- �� the southern entry to the county and the sidewalk. And not long into a celebrity guest or two. the area. Sailboats and cruisers have ants in 1860 to 673 residents today, the town soon became the center of ago, a floating Bank ‘N Whimsy continues through town replaced steamboats while some it clings to a desire to preserve the �� commercial, social and cultural life Boat was used for banking in a cluster of shops that feature people prefer to navigate Carters rural village that is both sophistica- �� in Lancaster. and serenading residents fashion boutiques, tourist shops, Creek by kayak, keeping an eye tion and down-home living on the Irvington’s business district of the creek with Christmas and a trendy coffee house that is a out for osprey and blue heron. The shores of Carters Creek. �� included the offices of the state’s carols. favorite hang-out of locals called, largest newspaper of the time—the well, The Local. Kooky art and weekly Virginia Citizen. There was fanciful kitsch sculptures dot the an ice cream parlor; roller-skating village landscape—the front porch rink; shirt, bottling, canning and her book “Show Boat” on board of Dr. Robert Westbrook’s dentist fish factories; and even an opera the theatrical barge—one of the last office sports giant toothbrushes for house capable of accommodating in operation on American rivers at columns and across the street a dog 90 players on stage at once. that time. Indeed, a check of Fer- bone is shingled onto the roof of the But commercial prosperity began ber’s research logs reveals that she Trick Dog Café. to fade after a devastating fire razed spent a week with the theater group The quirky, chic eatery got its the business district in 1917. At the in 1926, eating, playing, working, name from a dog statue that was time, the town was depleted of men rehearsing, and even taking her turn found in the ashes of the 1917 due to the fishing season and World at selling tickets at the box office fire. The “dog” became known as War I, leaving mostly women to window. a trick dog for its natural ability to save what they could as the fire A tribute to the immense impor- sit and stay. The café picked up the spread. tance of the steamboat industry bone, so instead of being “open” After the war, the hoopla of the to the area is the Steamboat Era or “closed,” they are “sleeping” or steamboat era returned bigger Museum. Adjacent to the town “playing” and customers are invited than ever. According to newspaper commons, the museum depicts the to “sit and stay.” Proprietor Rob accounts, by 1930 the town’s Inde- golden days of steamboats through McRaney’s hip martini bar and So- pendence Day celebrations drew a collection of artifacts and exhib- Ho cuisine gives this place plenty to nearly 5,000 revelers with people its. bark about. cramming aboard anything that “Irvington’s heyday was during Outrageously massive cork- would float to watch the boat races the steamboat era, between 1890- screws flanking the entrance to and crowning of Miss Rappahan- 1930,” said Alexander McD. Fleet, White Fences Vineyard and Winery �� nock aboard a barge. An all-day the town’s mayor. And he should on the north end of town make it food fest accompanied afternoon know. His family’s roots go back to hard to miss. Uncork a bottle of baseball play-offs and a track meet 1621 when Henry Fleete made the prize-winning wine in the tasting �� while planes gave the daring few a voyage from England to the colo- room with growers Phoebe and flight over the bay. Festivities culmi- nies. While Capt. Fleete is credited Mark Hollingsworth and sit back nated that evening with an original with negotiating the settlement of and watch the grapes ripen on the production at the opera house. Virginia and Maryland with the vine. Or drive through to the Tents, But the turbulent ‘30s had dev- Indians, he chose to settle near a compound loosely patterned after �� astating effects on the area. In the Irvington on Fleets Bay. a “tent community” of 19th-cen- �� middle of the depression, the great Proud of his heritage as one of tury Methodist revivalist meetings storm of 1933 took out 18 of the Irvington’s founding families, if in nearby Wharton’s Grove. The �� steamboat industry’s 30 wharfs, there’s any hint of a patriotic occa- distinctive Victorian/Gothic cot- marking the end of the industry. sion Mayor Fleet orders the flying tages offer a vacation alternative for Manufacturing of the automobile of the stars and stripes from street groups looking for a little seclusion �� shifted transportation to land and posts across town. And come July and are available through the Hope �� the area became isolated by the 4 the place is alive with down- and Glory Inn. The preacher’s pulpit �� waters that had brought so much home patriotism—from hometown has been replaced with a swimming glory its way. The golden days were parade to summer concert featuring pool and the closest thing to a bap- �� over. the United States Air Force Heritage tism is the vineyard’s grape-stomp- �� Today, Irvington is the perfect of America band. Bring a picnic ing harvest festival in September. destination for those looking for a basket or dine on hot dogs courtesy The luxurious yet casual Tides Inn slow, relaxed pace. of the local bank. Be sure to stay for is situated on the dividing peninsula �� Walk along streets named Steam- the Tides Inn’s spectacular fireworks of the creek and offers spectacular �� boat Lane, Tavern Road and King display over the creek. views of the water in a beautifully Carter Drive and it feels as though By mid-summer Irvington is landscaped setting. Sedona Resort not much has changed since the decked out in crepe myrtle trees Properties recently purchased the �� heyday of steamboats. Turn-of- dripping with blooms. Church bells 1940s establishment from one of the century charm is evident in an chime the hour and fill the air with Irvington’s founding families, the �� abundance of Victorian homes that hymns. Don’t be surprised to see a Stephenses, and breathed new life dot the shores of the creek and vil- bald eagle or some other feathered and $12 million into renovations. lage streets. friend soaring gracefully overhead. The resort is listed in Zagat’s list Look down to the old town wharf First Saturdays, the farmers’ of top 50 small resorts in the world �� and it is easy to picture a steamboat market comes to the commons. and a 2007 winner of AAA’s 4-Dia- �� dropping off passengers from Bal- Opening at a respectable 9 a.m.— mond Award. timore or imagine a river showboat late for farmers but perfect for Dark mahogany plantation shut- �� bringing entertainment to the dock. visitors, artisans offer hand-crafted ters and ceiling fans evoke the �� “In 1915, my parents took me pottery, jewelry, clothes, and folk casual style of British Colonial days aboard Capt. Jim Adams Floating art for home and garden. It’s the luring U.S. Presidents out of D.C. to Theatre at Irvington wharf to see the place to find flowers, native plants, enjoy the conference facilities and �� play ‘The Sweetest Girl in Dixie,’” homemade food and sweets, local golf course. You don’t have to be a �� said Brainard Edmonds, 94, a resi- honey, goat cheese and a variety of guest to take advantage of the spa �� dent of White Stone. He remem- area vegetables. From a library book or one of four dining choices—try �� bers that Edna Ferber researched swap to adoption of homeless pets, a romantic dinner cruise aboard the B12 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Aug. 2, 2007

Children Steppin’ out with my babies . . . and adults enjoy annual carnival

Alexis Harris takes a turn on the giant slide.

All hands were on deck for a free round at the dime board. Winners earned rafﬂe tickets for nightly prizes. A rafﬂe for a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck ends Saturday. The drawing will mark the close of the carnival. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased at the carnival. Only 3,000 tickets will be sold. Step out with yours at the next Steptoe’s Walkabout Friday, August 3 �� Carter Robbins and Shane �� Barnhardt scramble to the � �� top of a climbing tower at � the 72nd annual Kilmar- nock Firemen’s Festival. CUSTOM INTERIORS The carnival will continue Harper and Aliya Magnuson of Heathsville catch air in the nightly through Saturday. moon bounce. (Photos by Reid Pierce Armstrong) 42 N. Main St., Kilmarnock, VA 804-435-1329 • 1-800-543-8894 Open Mon.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm www.wfbooth.com

▼ Police . . . . (continued from page B1) pended. use of a vehicle on John’s Neck A Paynes Creek Road female, Road, an abandoned vehicle on 34, was charged July 25 with fail- Christ Church Road, a domestic ure to appear. disturbance on Gunther Lane and a A Buttercup Lane male, 45, was domestic disturbance on Campbell charged July 26 with driving under Road. the influence. July 29: Staff responded to a A Mary Ball Road male, 25, verbal dispute on Beanes Road, Dividing Creek White Stone was charged July 26 a suspicious vehicle at Wharton with violating conditions of super- Grove Road, a domestic problem on vision. Buzzard’s Neck Road and a report A Gaines Road male, 24, was of nails being placed in someone’s Ditchley charged July 26 with failure to driveway on Beach Road. �� appear. July 30: Staff responded to a �� A Twin Branch Road female, 44, domestic call on Washington Street, was charged July 28 with drunk in a breaking and entering at Shore �� public. View Drive Lancaster and vandal- A Richmond male, 47, was ism at Lumber Lost Park. �� charged July 29 with contempt of Northumberland County Sheriff �� court. Wayne Middleton brought charges A Reedville male, 47, was against 14 individuals last week. �� charged July 30 with contempt of Helen Denise Conaway, 48, of court and issuing a bad check. Heathsville was charged July 23 �� July 24-30 activity with failure to obey a Circuit Court �� July 24: The sheriff’s staff order. received a report of loud music Antonio L. Churchill, 26, of from the Pinckardsville area. Kilmarnock was charged July 23 July 25: Staff responded to a with failure to obey a Circuit Court complaint of shots fired in the Black order. Stump area and a domestic call on Henry T. Horne III, 21, of Lotts- �� Campbell Road. burg was charged July 26 with dis- �� July 27: Staff received a report tribution of a controlled substance. of someone driving on the Tartan Terrance Drake, 29, of Heaths- �� Golf Course in Weems, a report of ville was charged July 26 with dis- harrassment on Kathy Drive, and a tribution of cocaine. �� possible breaking and entering at Brian Geronimo, 18, of Callao �� Lancaster Creek Drive. was charged July 26 with distribu- July 28: Staff responded to a tion of cocaine. �� fight at a private residence on Twin Michelle April Acheson, 41, of Branch Road, the unauthorized Callao was charged July 26 on Hen- �� rico county warrants with possession of a controlled substance and obtaining a prescription by fraud. LANCASTER Warren C. Veney, 59, was charged July 27 with possession of COUNTY a controlled substance. Ivan Earl Lee, 22, of Farnham was charged July 27 with posses- CRIME SOLVERS sion of a controlled substance with UP TO $1000 REWARD intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine. The Lancaster County Sheriff’s James Michael Hayden, 39, of Office holds warrants for Wayne Callao was charged July 28 with Lydell Scott, 44. Scott is wanted failure to obey a Circuit Court for failure to appear for non- order. �� payment of child support. He is A Burgess woman, 48, was described as a black male, with charged July 18 with larceny and black hair and brown eyes. He is driving off premises without paying 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs for gas. 148 pounds. A Heathsville woman, 27, was He also uses the names Wayne charged July 24 with failure to Lydell Temp and Wayne Lydell appear in the General District Court Cust. His last known address was and driving while her license is sus- 12661 Dulcines Place, Wood- pended. bridge, Va., but is no longer at An Edwardsville man, 81, was that location. charged July 27 with assault and �� Report information on his battery of a family member. �� location to Lancaster County A Callao woman, 42, was charged �� Crime Solvers at 462-7463. Call- July 28 with assault and battery of a �� ers do not have to give their name family member. �� and callers will not be recorded. A Callao man, 19, was charged �� Information could lead to a July 28 with driving without an reward up to $1,000. operator’s license.