SSentinel.com Serving Middlesex County and adjacent areas of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck since 1896 Vol. 119, No. 3 Urbanna, Virginia 23175 • April 18, 2013 Two Sections • 75¢ Public hearing on budget is tonight

county employees starting January 1, Two-cent which means the raise starts after the year is half over. This means it will be tax increase a 1% raise for the FY14 budget and 2% thereafter. County school employees will proposed receive a 2% raise, which will be par- tially funded by the state. The Gov- by Larry Chowning ernor has called for a 2% raise for teachers and other contract school The Middlesex County Board of personnel. The state will pay based on Supervisors will hold a public hearing each county’s composite index (CI). on a proposed $19,770,137 county and Unfortunately, Middlesex has a high school budget for 2013-14 (FY14) on CI of .7431, which means the county Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m. in the spends about 75 cents of every dollar historic courthouse in Saluda. spent on local education. The proposed budget calls for a The proposed $13,746,550 school 2-cent real estate tax increase that budget calls for a $205,086 (1.51%) could generate about $425,000 in increase over the current FY13 new revenues for the county. The budget. Over $100,000 of the increase proposed rate is 48 cents per $100 of involves capital improvements to value. make the three county school build- County administrator Matt Walker ings safer. recommended the increase to cover The total county-wide budget anticipated costs related, in part, refl ects a $659,744 (3%) increase. to state mandates that will require Some of the increase comes from the county to take over authority of higher debt service due to the Syd storm-water management issues. Pre- Thrift Athletic Complex ($118,778 viously, this was the responsibility of increase), increased cost of emer- the state. gency services ($44,463 increase) and Also, the new funds would gen- school capital improvements ($70,000 erate additional revenues to cover increase). capital improvements and to offset The main increase, however, is 3% delinquent real estate taxes that have more in local funds ($211,917) for resulted in a $400,000 “temporary” the Middlesex County Public School funding shortfall. System. Welcome to Deltaville At the board’s April 4 meeting, Federal funding to the schools is board chairman Carlton Revere $141,409 less, while state funding The Deltaville Community Association (DCA) recently erected a new sign at the entrance of the com- reminded supervisors the tax shortfall increased slightly. munity. Above, from left, John Koedel, DCA treasurer; Kris Scherrer, corresponding secretary; Carolyn involve funds the county will eventu- Real estate property taxes are Norton Schmalenberger, DCA president; Edward Harrow Sr., founder of the Middle Peninsula Insur- ally get from taxpayers. “I know the expected to produce $10,383,000, ance & Financial Services Agency and on whose land the sign is located; Gene Ruark, DCA member; treasurer is working hard to collect which is the main means of revenue and Edward Harrow Jr., president of Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Title Company. The sign was the taxes, and some of these funds for the county. designed and built by “highly-gifted artisan” Wes Summerfi eld, said Schmalenberger, and the brick will be collected,” he said. Personal property taxes are expected work was done and donated by Keith Ruse of Deltaville Boat Yard. The budget calls for a 2% raise for to raise $3,055,535. (Photo by Larry Chowning)

Real Estate Records Runner vows to return Type of Activity 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Totals Single-Family to the Boston Marathon 121 89 Dwellings 111 130 128 61 40 48 31 30 789 by Tom Chillemi Manufactured “If the bombs had Homes 30 35 28 33 26 13 17 17 12 12 220 The tragedy at Monday’s Boston Marathon reverberated to Middlesex gone off an hour Multi-Family County. earlier, it would have Dwellings 8 43 4 7 18 0 8 12 0 0 100 Jamie Somerville of Deltaville ran in Monday’s 26.2-mile race. Although been a whole different Subdivision he couldn’t shake a cold virus, he still Lots Approved 46 86 143 128 147 382 90 36 18 5 1081 competed. By mile 8, he knew he was ball game. I think a lot not going to run a sub 3-hour time. It was a struggle just to fi nish with a of people experienced Middlesex County ten-year total of new dwellings and lots: 2190 time of 3 hours, 38 minutes. that feeling.” Steve Dunkel of Deltaville had Source: Middlesex County Planning Department accompanied Somerville to the Boston —Steve Dunkel, Deltaville Marathon as a spectator. Somerville was so disappointed after the race that he picked up his pointed, they left for the hotel immedi- warm-up clothes and he and Dunkel ately. If he had been feeling better, they New home construction immediately headed for their hotel probably would have gone to the race about four blocks away. tent to celebrate, Dunkel said. The tent After Somerville got cleaned up, was across the street from where the they returned to the lobby, where bomb went off. “It would have been a continues downward spiral people were glued to TVs watching different afternoon for us,” he added. news coverage of the explosions that Confused people in the streets, frus- by Tom Chillemi Crittenden Road in Deltaville. built—an average of 104 per year. killed 3 and injured more than 100 trated by the lack of cell phone usage, In the more than 4 years since the In the 4 years since the economic people. searched for each other. The construction of new houses subdivisions were approved, no con- recession began in 2008, just 149 “I couldn’t wrap my mind around Somerville and Dunkel caught a remains stagnant in Middlesex County. struction has occurred on any of these houses have been built—an average of it,” said Somerville. shuttle and went to the airport. While In 2012, construction was started on 289 lots. 37 per year. Text messages started coming in they waited, the TV reported that just 30 single-family dwellings—the Also in 2008, 40 lots were approved In 2012, new manufactured homes from Middlesex friends and family Logan Airport was shut down, which fewest in at least 12 years—and one for Fairfi eld Trace near Piankatank sited in Middlesex remained at 12, the members but neither Somerville or was false, said Somerville. less than in 2011 when 31 houses were River Golf Club in Hartfi eld. Only one same number as 2011. Dunkel could reply. Cell phone service Both men were able to call family built. house has been built and construction Johnny Fleet, a Middlesex business- had been disconnected by offi cials to and friends while at the airport. There are plenty of building lots was started on another one in 2012. man, said that among factors contrib- prevent other bombs from being deto- On Tuesday, Jamie’s wife Annie said available. In 2008, Middlesex County The 10-year average for new dwell- uting to the decline of construction nated by cell phones. she had talked to her husband about 3 approved 95 lots (with 123 dwellings) ings in Middlesex is about 79 per year. is the devaluation of existing homes Runners unable to fi nish the race p.m., before the explosions. About 30 for Phase I of Rosegill, just south The 12-year average, going back to due to the recession, and the increas- were crying and freezing because they minutes later she got a text message of Urbanna; 88 lots at Water View 2001, is 82 houses a year. ing price of building materials. These couldn’t get their warm-up clothes about the explosions. “I fi gured he Landing; 85 lots for “Stonebrook at These fi gures pale in comparison to factors mean a buyer can purchase an from the fi nish line area. They were was okay, but there is that element of the Courthouse” in Saluda; and 21 the heyday of construction between existing home cheaper than a new one frustrated trying to contact loved ones. not knowing for sure,” she said. lots were approved for Glennfi eld on 2001 and 2008 when 838 houses were can be built. “It was surreal,” said Somerville. “I Co-workers consoled Annie, a could see the fear in their eyes.” teacher at St. Clare Walker Middle Finally, 45 minutes later Somerville School. got on Facebook, and sent an across- Jamie said that more than a million the-board message that he was “OK.” people attended the event, and even Urbanna ABC Store closes temporarily What if? though most were not near the explo- Dunkel had been standing 100 yards sions, “your mind goes to the worst The Virginia Department of Alco- replaced. during regular hours: 6619 Main from the fi nish line for several hours, place.” holic Beverage Control (ABC) store It will reopen Monday, April 22, at Street, Gloucester; 10972 Buckley waiting for Somerville, who fi nished Dunkel said his initial reaction was at 231 Virginia Street in Urbanna will 10 a.m. Hall Town Center, Mathews; and about 30 minutes before the bombs “we’re okay, let’s get out of here.” be closed Wednesday through Satur- For customer convenience, the fol- 16273 General Puller Highway, Riv- went off. day, April 17-20, so the fl oor can be lowing ABC locations will be open erside Mall North, Deltaville. 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6 PAGE In side In IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate A2 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • April 18, 2013 opinion one woman’s opinion letters to the editor Remembering Mrs. Washtack and her eyes twinkled when she looked at us. Letters to the Editor may not Wonderful people Urbanna, Va.— Years later I imagined Mrs. She would have made a perfect Mrs. Santa exceed 400 words. There is a Washtack’s real name was Washkansky. She had Claus. Every day we would walk to her house limit of two letters per person, To the Editor: changed her name after arriving from Poland. I after school following Mother’s careful instruc- per month. Email letters to There are so many wonderful remember feeling stunned that someone would tions never to leave the sidewalk that led to her [email protected]. people in Middlesex County. ever change their name. Even more years passed house. My dog, “Zen,” a 1-year-old before I understood why. Her kitchen always smelled heavenly. She did shihpoo went missing April 2. Mrs. Washtack and her husband had arrived odd things in her kitchen, things I had never He was brought home on Sat- to America in the late 1930s just before the seen mother do, like take a carving knife and cut A Sea Scouts urday, April 13, by Brandon Nazis invaded Poland. They settled in my home- a wedge of fresh bread off a warm loaf that had chapter would Frye (state trooper) and Shawn town, Vermilion, Ohio, using their life savings just come out of her oven. On this she spread a Ward (sheriff’s deputy). These to buy a small farm just outside town limits. thick layer of apple butter from a brown earthen benefit our youth young men were out turkey They spoke English with a thick Polish accent. crock, but not like mother’s store-bought glass hunting and took their time He was able to secure a job as a laborer, and an jars of jam. That treat, along with a glass of cold To the Editor: to rescue my dog from the adult son started a restaurant milk, was the best after-school I’m taking the time to write woods and bring him home to on West Lake Road, a state snack I have ever eaten. this letter to propose and intro- me. They would not accept a route named after General At times, we spent the duce an idea to be publicly reward of any kind. William Tecumseh Sherman night. Mrs. Washtack led us displayed for local feedback I know that after this long that ran all the way to Toledo. upstairs to an unheated attic and reception of the concept. period of time that my baby Mother brought home fresh room with a four-poster bed Upon my stay here at the local was looked after by God and eggs and home-grown fruits covered with a thick feather reformatory (Middle Peninsula Cicada that these two men were his and vegetables from Mrs. blanket where we were tucked Regional Security Center), I angels sent to rescue my dog. Washtack. Eventually, my sis- in and kissed goodnight. I came across a couple of short Through all this time . . . there ters, Alice and Georgia, and I imagined I was Heidi asleep articles on the Sea Scouts, an Here come the have been many people search- stayed at her home when our in a feather bed in the Alps. I offshoot of the Boy Scouts cicadas; show ing and looking for my dog. I parents were on vacation. knew I would awake to Mrs. of America (BSA). I was not was allowed to put flyers in I soon discovered at Mrs. Washtack’s fresh farm eggs, aware of the Sea Scouts, and them some love many places. Many people Washtack’s home I had landed homemade bread and apple believe a lot of the local com- took time to actively search for in paradise as I was given butter for breakfast. munity also were not aware of To the Editor: Zen. For this I am thankful. the daily task of feeding the Mrs. Washtack had a queer them. This spring, cicadas will A special thanks to Tall Chief chickens. I was only 8 years machine in her living room Given the countless resources emerge along the East Coast Market, Debbie’s Restaurant, old but to me feeding chick- that looked as if it had been we have here in the county, it after 17 years underground. M&M Hardware, Deltaville ens was the most wonderful passed down from Moses. It doesn’t make much sense to These friendly bugs are caus- Market, all local post offices, thing I had ever done in my by Mary made a funny clunking noise me that I haven’t heard or seen ing a lot of buzz—and not just and everyone else (so many I life. I was left feeling quite when she placed material of the Sea Scouts. We have a because of the drum-like “love can’t list). passionately disadvantaged Wakefield Buxton under its spindle and pressed wonderful new building going song” that male cicadas make to Please make sure your pet that I had come from a family the foot pedal. One evening, up in Deltaville, “The Boat attract females. has a collar with your name that had had no chickens. much to our wonderment, she cut out a pattern Building Capital of the Bay,” Cicadas are a boon to the local and number on it. Underground I spent blissful hours at Mrs. Washtack’s from an old newspaper and fashioned us paja- numerous boat businesses, and ecosystem. Cicada nymphs con- fences don’t always work and house feeding chickens. I loved to watch them mas. historic Urbanna, which dis- struct chimney-like tunnels as microchips are only good when cluck and waddle while looking for food. I was One day she took us to Catholic Church played tarred pirate corpses of they emerge, naturally aerating someone finds your pet. thrilled to be up close to the honorable chicken. for evening service. There had been some Blackbeard’s crew in the harbor the soil even better than earth- Thank you again, Brandon (Although I did not care for the rooster, who whispered discussion with her husband about in 1812-13. That’s two local worms do. The tunnels remain, Frye and Shawn Ward. strutted around most disagreeably thinking he whether this was proper as our family was Prot- ports-o-call within a day-sail allowing more water to reach Bonnie Glascock was in charge.) To this day, in my mind’s eye, estant, and in those days there was strong feel- of each other, not to mention trees’ roots. Topping feeding chickens is pure ecstasy right up there ing against inter-mixing. She decided to take us Christchurch School. Female cicadas dig tiny with hugging dogs. to church anyway. She seated us in a pew and I’m sure there’s at least trenches in young tree branches Mrs. Washtack was short and fat (Mother, then crawled on her hands and knees all the way one “Old Salt,” retired USCG and lay their eggs inside. This MRC volunteers who always wanted to soften my vocabulary, down the aisle to the altar. I have never forgot- leader involved in the local natural form of pruning results would suggest I use the word “plump”) and ten it. BSA that might be able to lend in trees producing more fruit, To the Editor: always dressed in a floral dress with an apron Mrs. Washtack had a magic tree that she had a hand (cough, cough) . . . John blossoms, or acorns next year. During the week of April tied around her abundant waist. She wore her attached seven limbs of different kinds of fruit. Riddley. So I’d like to possibly Homeowners who are con- 21-27, organizations around gray hair tightly drawn back in a bun and never On it grew several varieties of peaches, apples spark a local interest in hope- cerned can protect young hard- the nation and Virginia will had a touch of make-up on her face. She wore and cherries. Her little farm had been planned fully starting a local chapter of wood trees or fruit trees that are recognize volunteers and their funny black shoes with thick heels with lace- so that she could exist even if the Nazis had the Sea Scouts. less than 5 feet tall by wrapping service during National Volun- up ties, and her legs were covered with strange marched into our town, like they had hers. I know this isn’t your typical branches with pond netting or teer Week. thick tan cotton stockings. I secretly thought This would never happen. I already knew no rant of a letter firing at the right, spun poly-olefin. During the past year, Three she might be a reincarnation of “Mrs. Piggle power on earth could ever march into my home- left, administration or even Adult cicadas consume liquid Rivers Medical Reserve Corps Wiggle,” a beloved character from my treasury town. The unpleasant realization that I was Urbanna. No, this is a letter from trees, so they are no threat (MRC) members have been of childhood books. wrong would also come later. ©2013 written by an inmate hopeful of to vegetable and flower gardens. extremely active and respon- She had a jolly smile, inordinately red cheeks, adding an element to lead our After a month, cicadas die and sive to the Virginia Depart- youth in a positive direction. their bodies become a nitrogen- ment of Health and the Three If it just keeps one single kid and potassium-rich fertilizer. Rivers Health District. MRC from getting hooked on “spice” We can protect our animal com- volunteers serve in a variety of or making the mistakes I made, panions from eating cicadas by support and medical roles pro- and staying out of here (jail), keeping cats indoors and taking viding seasonal flu vaccine, par- Supervisors agree on 5-year then it would be well worth it. dogs for leashed walks—which ticipating in emergency drills Instead of sitting around the we should always do anyway for with local hospitals and county poker table or watching TV, their safety. governments, providing basic capital improvements plan I’m taking the time to make an For more tips on living in har- health screenings to residents attempt for local improvement. mony with wildlife, visit www. of a local shelter, and attend- by Larry Chowning be needed to convert the exist- estimated to cost $550,000. The Imagine the possibilities. The PETA.org. ing state trainings on health ing public safety radio system, East Wing needs lighting and Sea Scouts would be a perfect Jodi Minion and emergency response. The The Middlesex County which is at the end of life . . . to electrical upgrades to be mod- “groomer” for the youth to Wildlife Biologist volunteers supported the Three Board of Supervisors approved comply with FCC mandates. ernized to today’s technology. enter and be successful in the PETA, Norfolk Rivers Health District (Northern a county-wide capital improve- Community facilities projects The window replacement, ceil- Navy, Coast Guard and VIMS, Neck and Middle Peninsula) by ment plan for FY 2014-2018 on include $59,605 plus a $20,000 ing replacement and other inte- while supporting our greatest contributing 1,050 hours with a April 4. matching grant from Middlesex rior improvements will enhance local attraction, the rivah, while Wasteful value to the Commonwealth of The capital improvement plan EDA for a total of $79,605 to the integrity of the interior as learning boating responsibility. $26,000-plus. MRC volunteers is a guide used to prioritize county create a county visitors center at well as aid in the reduction of I could go on and on. After- To the Editor: support public health and shore needs, but is not a mandate and the Middlesex County Museum operating costs by increasing all, I’m just an inmate with a Middlesex has a $400,000 up local resources during emer- the county is not required to pro- in Saluda. efficiency, the plan states. lot of time on my hands and an shortfall in delinquent real gencies. vide funding for any of the items The school projects include an Also, there is a need for MHS idea. Fair winds and following estate taxes and the supervi- MRC members are volun- listed in the plan. estimated $115,000 to make all media center/auditorium HVAC seas. sors voted 4-1 to hire an eco- teers in action and answer the The plan includes a proposed entry points into schools safer. upgrades. This is estimated to William H. Rogers nomic development overseer. call when they are needed by wastewater collection system for “Specifically, all entry points cost $70,000. The HVAC unit Saluda Someone is needed to delve their community. The Three the Saluda, Cooks Corner and and especially main entrances for the MHS media center and into the wasteful spending that Rivers Medical Reserve Corps Urbanna areas; an additional at all buildings need to be auto- auditorium is the original unit every government from the and the Three Rivers Health airplane hanger at Hummel mated with electric locks and installed in 1975 and needs New challenges, White House to Deltaville is District appreciate all the time, Field; improved emergency ser- pass key systems for optimal replacing, the plan states. new solutions shamelessly guilty of. County talents, resources and commit- vices projects; the creation of safety. At Middlesex Elemen- The MES gymnasium floor supervisors and county admin- ment which are shared by our a visitors center in Saluda; and tary School (MES) an interior needs replacing at a cost of To the Editor: istrators need to get to work. members. We are happy to cel- numerous school projects. structure needs to be built to about $58,700. The existing Much of our media attention Do we not ever learn that ebrate the service of our volun- The wastewater collection sectionalize certain areas of the gymnasium has carpet installed highlights the tragic loss of life, raising taxes does not neces- teers and appreciate all they do system is estimated to cost $4 building in a lock down situa- on the floor and is in need of as in Aurora, Colo., Newtown, sarily bring greater revenue. to improve the life and health million and would serve Saluda, tion,” states the report. a hardwood floor upgrade to Conn., and now the Boston The proposed 2-cent increase of the citizens of the Northern Cooks Corner and Urbanna. At a cost of $105,000 there facilitate a predicted growth Marathon. It was on April 16, on real estate taxes to cover Neck and Middle Peninsula. The project would allow for needs to be a safety audit in the physical education pro- 2007 that our Commonwealth the shortfall will create more To learn more, visit www. sewer services to be provided by enhancement and controlled gram and to house youth league experienced a tragic loss at Vir- delinquencies, and the beat vamrc.org. the Hampton Roads Sanitation entry points installed at St. sports, primarily basketball, ginia Tech. goes on. Valerie Prince Department and would provide Clare Walker Middle School cheerleading and tumbling in In its report “Protect Chil- Gale P. Sutherland Coordinator greater economic development (SCW). There needs to be con- the community. The carpet has dren, Not Guns 2012,” the Deltaville Three Rivers MRC potential for businesses that trolled passkey entry systems been tearing in places and has Children’s Defense Fund stated require wastewater treatment, for all entry points and a sin- been very costly to maintain, that over 116,000 children and the project summary stated. gular buzz-in system for a con- the plan states. teens in our country have died The plan calls for $300,000 trolled main entrance, the report The plan calls for renovation from gun violence since 1979. to build a T-Hanger at Hummel states. of the MHS gymnasium class- The families and communi- Field in Topping that will pro- At Middlesex High School rooms to bring them up to par ties of these and future victims Published in the Interest of the Territory vide additional rental spaces for (MHS), an estimated $75,000 is with the rest of the high school, deserve our help and support. Lying South of the Rappahannock River airplanes. The project statement needed to install keyless entry and renovation of locker rooms, Honoring and supporting all says the county currently has a systems to provide for increased restrooms, shop spaces and crime victims is the purpose waiting list of individuals who security and a “buzz-in” and auxiliary athletic spaces at an of National Crime Victims’ RAPPAHANNOCK PRESS, INC., Publisher desire to lease hanger space at surveillance system at the main estimated cost of $369,000. Rights Week, which is April the airport. entrance. The plan also calls for At a cost of $58,950, the 21-27 this year. As a commu- Frederick A. Gaskins, President and Publisher The emergency services proj- $50,000 to have buzz-in sys- upgrading existing MES athletic nity we should ask how we can Elizabeth Lee C. Gaskins, Secretary/Treasurer ects include construction of a tems at all other school build- fields to accommodate the need support the victims of local John Thomas Hardin, Editor new communication tower and ings in the county. for MHS junior varsity practice crime. We should ask what relay station needed to transmit Another school capital fields and a predicted mandate rights, services and resources Staff: Larry S. Chowning and Tom Chillemi, General Assignment Reporters; Julie H. Burwood, police and emergency services improvement is school bus of increased physical education are available to all victims and Art Director; Joe Gaskins, Graphic Designer; Maeghaen Eley, Advertising Manager; Wendy Payne, radio traffic to and from dis- replacement system at a cost requirements for grades K-8 their families and where they patch. The tower site is to be of $630,000. “Replacement also is needed. fall short. Advertising Representative; Peggy Baughan, Circulation and Classified Manager; Connie G. Walton, located at the Lower Middlesex of school buses are needed to Other plans call for upgrading As we honor our local vic- Compositor; and Geanie Longest, Customer Accounts Manager. Volunteer Fire Department ensure the safe and reliable HVAC components at SCW at a tims at a candlelight vigil at the The Southside Sentinel (USPS 504-080) is published each Thursday except Christmas week. building and is estimated to cost transportation of students on cost of $130,000; construction new Gloucester Courthouse on Periodicals postage paid at Urbanna, Va. 23175. Subscriptions: $25 per year in Middle Peninsula $155,735. a daily basis. The proposed of a new building to house the Wednesday, April 24, at 5:30 Counties and $32 per year elsewhere. The project statement says replacement cycle would permit transportation garage to service p.m., let us resolve to prevent the Deltaville area currently has Middlesex County Public school division buses and other such tragedies in the future and Phone, Fax and Email: Phone: (804) 758-2328; Fax: (804) 758-5896; Editorial: a “dead zone” that prohibits the Schools to maintain a fleet of vehicles, $432,600; paving of ensure that all our communi- [email protected]; Advertising: [email protected]; Classifieds: [email protected]; transmission of radio traffic to buses within a useful life of 12 the bus transfer area at SCW, ties’ crime victims get the sup- Subscriptions: [email protected] and website: www.ssentinel.com. and from the lower part of the to 15 years,” states the report. $50,000; and the purchase of port they deserve. Postmaster: Send address changes to Southside Sentinel, P.O. Box 549, Urbanna, Va. 23175 county. This inhibits emergency The renovation of the East three new vehicles for transfer- Mary Atterholt, Director, responses and support. Wing at MHS is part of the ring special needs students to Victim Witness Advocate Pluck, Perseverance and Progress An estimated $500,000 would capital improvement plan. It is the Richmond area, $60,000. Program, Middlesex County April 18, 2013 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A3

Virginia begins historic Urbanna oyster replenishment effort Market is The Virginia Marine now IGA Resources Commission “This is a remarkable, and gratifying, (VMRC) is preparing to Urbanna and the sur- embark on the largest state- investment that will yield a bonanza of rounding communities funded oyster replenishment once again have an IGA initiative in state history thanks ecological and economic benefits. Hometown Proud Super- to a record $2 million appropri- —Kim Huskey, Virginia Seafood Council market. It has become ated in the budget by Governor No injuries possible for Urbanna Robert F. McDonnell and the A Glen Allen woman walked away from this crash that sev- Market to secure the IGA Virginia General Assembly, The program provides sig- eral Assembly. The budget was ered a utility pole on Route 602 about a half mile south of program, which includes according to VMRC public nificant ecological and eco- finalized on April 3. Route 17. The crash occurred on April 10 about 2:50 p.m. over 5,500 other inde- relations director John Bull. nomic benefits. A single adult “This is a remarkable, and According to State Police, the driver said a pet in the vehicle pendently-owned IGA “This historic investment oyster can purge up to 50 gal- gratifying, investment that will distracted her, causing her to run off the right side of Old Hometown Supermarkets will provide significant ecolog- lons of water a day. Oyster yield a bonanza of ecological Virginia Street. The driver has been charged with reckless worldwide. ical and economic benefits, and reefs provide important forage and economic benefits,” said driving for failure to maintain control of her vehicle. Police Harry and Belinda will provide consumers with and refuge habitat for inverte- Kim Huskey, executive direc- determined speed was a factor in the crash. Simmons and all the store more delicious, high-quality brates, as well as juvenile crabs tor of the Virginia Seafood (Photo by Tom Chillemi) associates are very excited Virginia oysters,” said Doug and finfish species. Council. “This will help clean about the move, and are Domenech, Secretary of Natu- Every $1 spent by the state to the water, boost the economy, confident that “our cus- ral Resources. “This is a win plant oyster shells yields $7 in provide financial benefits to the tomers will be pleasantly for the health of the bay, for economic benefits in the form seafood industry, and provide pleased with all the new oyster-lovers, and for our hard- of larger harvests and increased more world-renown Virginia Urbanna Farmers’ Market and expanded variety that pressed watermen in these dif- jobs for oyster shuckers and oysters for our consumers.” IGA brings to our valued ficult economic times.” oyster packing houses. Over the past decade, the seeks volunteers, vendors; customers.” The replenishment program An anticipated one mil- oyster harvest in Virginia has “We encourage every- will begin in May and last lion bushels of shells will be increased tenfold, from 23,000 one in Urbanna and sur- through August, and will focus deployed on public oyster bushels in 2001 to an estimated opens season on May 11 rounding communities on public oyster grounds in the grounds. That’s roughly one 250,000 bushels in 2012. In to come in and see the James,York, and Rappahannock billion individual empty oyster that time, the dockside value The Urbanna Farmers’ seeking volunteers to help changes going on at the rivers, and in the Chesapeake shells, enough to fill approxi- of the oyster harvest increased Market will reopen Saturday, with the market in a variety of store,” said Harry. “These Bay in Pocomoke and Tangier mately 4,000 dump trucks. from $575,000 to more than May 11, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in ways. The season runs from changes include the new Sounds. “The majority of these shells $8.26 million. In fact, last Taber Park. The venue includes May through September on the and expanded variety of Restoration using shucking will go into our rotational year’s oyster harvest in Virginia music, food, raffle tickets, second Saturday of each month IGA private label products house shells will begin first, oyster harvest areas, mean- was the largest since 1989. handcrafted items, homegrown from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. that we all have known and and will be staged from Omega ing they will be untouched for The ripple effects through produce, plants, flowers and If anyone is interested in par- trusted since IGA began Protein’s Reedville plant. The several years as they grow to the economy from last year’s much more. ticipating, email urbannafp@ in 1926 with national company has agreed to again adulthood and spawn a new harvest resulted in roughly The market committee is gmail.com or call 758-3941. brand quality at savings allow its property to be used generation of oysters before $22 million in economic value, you will enjoy; the new to store the empty oyster shells they can be harvested,” said using a multiplier of 2.63 on a and expanded line of over and equipment necessary for VMRC Commissioner Jack dockside value of more than 400 ‘dollar spot’ products the operation. Finding a cen- Travelstead. “It is important $8.26 million, a formula estab- Bombs . . . (Continued from page A1) you use every day at only tralize access point has been they be harvested at that point lished by the late Dr. James $1; new and expanded difficult in past years, and is because otherwise they are Kirkley, a well-respected The gravity of the day came whole different ball game. I line of Kretschmar meats critical to the success of this susceptible to the two diseases, Virginia Institute of Marine to light when Dunkel was lying think a lot of people experi- and cheeses in the deli; major initiative. Dermo and MSX, which kill Science seafood industry econ- in bed late that night. “I was enced that feeling.” the IGA Tablerite quality “We are happy to help sup- adult oysters. We don’t want to omist. so close to everything. If the Jamie, a teacher at Middlesex fresh guaranteed meats port this important effort,’’ see them wasted to disease.” bombs had gone off an hour High School, has resolved to and produce; and much, said Ben Landry, spokesman In addition to empty shells earlier, it would have been a return to the Boston Mara- much more. for Omega Protein, the largest from oyster shucking houses, thon. “This will not be my last “All associates feel that commercial fishing operation the initiative will also use shells ‘DMV 2 Go’ memory of that course,” he said the total change to IGA in Virginia. “Public service is a dredged from fossil oyster shell on Tuesday. “I will go back and Hometown Proud Super- significant component to what deposits in the James River to visit Saluda Kindergarten set the record straight.” market will meet every- we do and this clearly is a very near Jamestown. Annie, who competed in the one’s grocery needs at a worthwhile public project.” General Fund appropriations “DMV 2 Go” will be in signup set 2012 Boston Marathon, added, savings they will enjoy,” Oyster replenishment for oyster replenishment fund- Saluda on Friday, April 19, “People work their entire lives continued Harry. “Look involves the spreading of empty ing have ranged from zero to from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the new Middlesex Elementary to run in the Boston Marathon. for the store’s weekly ad oyster shells on state-owned as much as $1.3 million over Middlesex Courthouse parking School will hold kindergarten Now it will be forever tainted. circular inserted in the public oyster grounds to pro- the past two decades, and have lot. The mobile office can per- registration on Thursday and I hope it will not change peo- Southside Sentinel every vide habitat so naturally occur- never surpassed the $2 mil- form any DMV service, includ- Friday, April 25-26, from 9 ple’s minds about running and week.” ring oyster larvae can attach to lion allocated to the program ing renewing driver’s licenses; a.m.-4 p.m. fitness.” the shells during spawning and in the 2014 state budget. The accepting applications for, or Parents/guardians of children grow to form new adult oysters appropriation was proposed renewing, ID cards; getting who will be 5 years old by Sep- that will reach market size in by Governor McDonnell and citizens a copy of their driv- tember 30, 2013 should come roughly three years. approved by the Virginia Gen- ing records; obtaining vehicle and bring their child’s original titles, license plates or decals; birth certificate (photocopies Boaters’ Boutique changing addresses; selling will not be accepted), immu- fishing and hunting licenses; nization record, proof of resi- and more. For more details, dency (lease, deed, or mortgage Wear Flowers! visit www.dmvnow.com/ agreement and current utility general/#dmv_2go.asp. bill), and any other pertinent Bring this ad in for information. All students entering school 10% off all florals! will need to have a school Hidden Inside Deltaville Yachting Center Ships’ Store RGH to entrance physical examination Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. prior to the first day of school. 18355 Gen. Puller Hwy. • Deltaville • 804-776-9898 Parents may bring this to reg- Designed to suit your needs host cancer istration, or it may be dropped off at the school during the (804) 758-8887 summer. Students without all of Draperies program the necessary information will Cornices Serving not be permitted to start school Valances until it has been submitted. Middle Peninsula Shades Rappahannock General Hos- and pital in Kilmarnock and the Please call Middlesex Ele- Blinds mentary at 758-2496 for more Northern Neck 20% off Shutters American Cancer Society have teamed up to host the “Look information. Courtesy In-Home Consultations Free Installation Good, Feel Better” program for females currently in active Golf Classic treatment for cancer. The session includes a free set for May 17 kit with makeup and skin-care products valued at $250. Jenni- The 20th annual Jacob’s fer Bishop of Merle Norman in Ladder Golf Classic will be Kilmarnock is the trained vol- held Friday, May 17, at the unteer facilitator that will host Golden Eagle Golf Course in the session. Irvington. Online registration The next session will be held is available at jladder.org. Tuesday, April 23, at 4:30 p.m. On the day of the tournament in the RGH Cancer Center at registration will be at 10:30 the hospital. Pre-registration is a.m. and contests of skills will required. Call 435-8593 to sign follow at 11 a.m. The shotgun up or for more information. start is at 12:30 p.m.

Special Events ‘Common Core and Monday Longitudinal Data’ to Prime Rib AuJus Tuesday be subjects of forum Roasted Fleet’s Bay Oysters It’s called Common Core, A community forum will be an educational program that presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Cyndy Bynn Wednesday ’s of course has states working together to May 2, at the Cooks Corner create national standards for Office Complex public con- Mexican Fiesta education. These standards ference room, 2693 Gen- are “designed to be robust and eral Puller Highway, east of Thursday relevant to the real world.” Saluda. A retired teacher, Ladies Nite It sounds reasonable Jane Hogan, will lead the enough. Why is there growing forum, which is sponsored by Friday opposition around the country the Middlesex Tea Party. to Common Core? Why has Parents, grandparents, Wine Tastings Virginia opted out? teachers and everyone else Longitudinal Data is being interested in the education of Saturday collected on students and their our children and the future families as part of this educa- of our country will want to Breakfast/Brunch tional program, including here attend. Lunch: 11-3, Dinner: 5 pm to close in Virginia. Questions about To learn more about Reservations accepted religion, family income and Common Core, visit www. voting status are asked. Is this corestandards.org and www. Store Hours: Mon. - Sat 10a.m. – 5p.m. 572 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone, Va 22578 a violation of the Family Edu- fox19.com/story/21860678/ Latest Fashions • Decorative Home Accessories • Elegant and Fun Gifts 804 435-2000 • www.bentleysgrille.com cational Rights and Privacy reality-check-the-truth- Virginia St., Urbanna • (804) 758-3756 www.cyndysbynn.com Act? behind-common-core. A4 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • April 18, 2013

Fashion show ‘Osprey’ to be lecture topic tonight An After Hours Series lec- prey that subsist almost exclu- is Saturday ture, “Osprey in Chesapeake sively on a diet of live fish— Bay: Ecological are one of the most visible in Urbanna Shifts in a Chang- symbols of Chesapeake Bay, A fashion show will be ing Estuary,” will and one of the best indica- held this Saturday, April 20, be held at 7 p.m. tors of estuary health. at Urbanna United Methodist Thursday, April Join Dr. Bryan Church. Cyndy’s Bynn, R.S. 18, on the VIMS Watts, Direc- Bristow Store and Lowe Tide, Gloucester Point tor of the all of Urbanna, will be model- Campus (just north of Center for ing their latest fashions, and the Coleman Bridge), Conserva- the Susanna Wesley Circle will McHugh Auditorium, tion Biology, provide tea and dainty foods Watermen’s Hall, as he explores the recovery from 2-4 p.m. 1375 Greate Road, and ecology of this mag- Tickets are $10 in advance. This Gloucester Point. nificent species. is a fundraiser for the Susanna The lecture is open to the Register online at www. Wesley Circle and the proceeds public and there is no charge. vims.edu/events or call 684- will support its missions. Ospreys—the only birds of 7846.

To schedule an appointment, call MES at 758-2496. Saturday, April 20 Community • Walk MS: Kilmarnock will be held on April 20 at Calendar Grace Episcopal Church in Kilmarnock. 591-3037

• Adult CPR/AED Class offered by the American Red Cross from 9 a.m.–noon at the chapter office, 39 Harris Road, Kilmarnock.

• Bark For Life hosted by the American Cancer Soci- ety (ACS) from 9 a.m.-noon at Beaverdam Park (Fary’s Mill Road entrance) in Gloucester. Bark For Life honors n Virginia’s 4 p.m. Burning Law prohibits burn- and celebrates the relationship between cancer survi- ing before 4 p.m. each day until April 30 if the fire is vors and their beloved dogs that care and provide hope in, or within 300 feet of, woodland, brushland or fields during the cancer journey of their owners. Registration containing dry grass or other flammable materials. dof. fee. 725-8552 virginia.gov/info/faqs-burning.htm • Mathews Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. every n Urbanna Harbor Gallery presents an exhibit titled Saturday through October on the Court Green in down- “Life at Water’s Edge” through May 15, featuring Nancy town Mathews. All the vendors either make, bake or Richards West and Douglas E. Jones at 202 Virginia grow their products. Street in Urbanna. • MHS Car Wash and Bake Sale 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at n Spring Gobbler Season in Virginia is April 13 two locations—the high school parking lot in Saluda and through May 18. (866) 468-4263 at Harrow’s Home Center at Cooks Corner. n Middlesex High School Class of 1998 Your • Virginia Motor Speedway VA Army National contact information is needed immediately. The 15-year Guard Dirt Series Weekly Racing. Gates open at 5 p.m., class reunion dinner will be held Saturday, June 8. Con- racing starts at 8 p.m., in Jamaica. 758-1867 tact LaNae’ Budden at 776-3053. n A History of Commerce in Middlesex County Monday, April 22 The exhibit will be on display through June 16 in the • An Album of a Century: Photographer Jacques museum’s annex building in Saluda. 758-3663 Henri Lartigue This lecture explores Jacques-Henri Lartigue’s (1894-1986) photographs from his first sincere, n Middlesex Master Gardeners Horticulture often playful presentation of friends, family and French Help Desk 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday – Friday. 758-4120 society made as early as age 6 to his later day fashion To advertise in the Southside Sentinel, layouts and portraits. 1 p.m. at the Rappahannock Art n Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point League, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309 Nature Park 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday. 776- call Maeghaen or Wendy at 758-2328! 7200. Tuesday, April 23 n Middlesex County Museum 10 a.m.–3 p.m., • Bereavement Education and Support Group Wednesday – Saturday, in Saluda. 758-3663 sponsored by Hospice of Virginia. Open to the commu- nity and held in Kilmarnock at the Lancaster Community n Hands Across Middlesex at The Cryer Center Library, 2–3:30 p.m. every other Tuesday until May 21. is open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. The Clothing 443-4090 Closet is open Tuesdays 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The yard sale is the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. Wednesday, April 24 n GED Classes sponsored by Middle Peninsula RACE • Countertenor Terry Barber Presented by Live On are being held at Middlesex High School. 769-1151 Stage and Concerts By The Bay at 3 p.m. at Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd. 693-6510 Friday, April 19 • Middlesex Elementary School Pre-kindergar- Thursday, April 25 ten Screenings April 19, and April 26. Children being • MES Fine Arts Festival 6:30–7 p.m. a Musical Pro- screened must be 4 years of age by September 30, 2013. duction and 7–8 p.m. at Art Show.

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Volunteer Rescue Squad, Deltaville. Weekly Events • Al-Anon/Adult Children of Alcoholics meets at 8 p.m. every Monday at Kilmarnock United Methodist Thursdays Church. 480-4292 • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 1:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at Port Town Village Apartments, 111 Port Town Lane, Tuesdays Urbanna. 758-2386 • Rotary Club 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast • Cancer Center Support Group 3–4 p.m. the second at the Pilot House Restaurant, Topping. 694-6416 and fourth Thursday of the month at Rappahannock • Aphasia Group 11 a.m. – noon every Tuesday at General Hospital. 435-8593 RGH Outpatient Rehab, Kilmarnock. 435-8501 • Autism/Aspergers Syndrome Support Group • Alzheimer’s Support 3–4 p.m. the first Tuesday of 6 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at the month at Bridges Outpatient Services, 113 DMV Forest Chapel Church, Forest Chapel Road, Warner. Drive, Kilmarnock. 435-9237 758-2624 • Chess 4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Middlesex • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support County Public Library, Deltaville. 776-7362 30 hwy. mpg Group 6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at • RGH Diabetes Support Group 5 p.m. the first Alzheimer’s Association office, 7335 Lewis Avenue, Tuesday of the month at the RGH Rehabilitation and Gloucester. 695-9382 Sports Medicine Center, Kilmarnock. 435-8305 • Deltaville Community Association 7 p.m. the • Middlesex Tea Party Patriots 5:30 p.m. dinner third Thursday of the month at the Deltaville Commu- and 7 p.m. business meeting the third Tuesday of the nity Association building. month at the Pilot House Restaurant, Topping. 28 hwy. mpg • Cub Scout Pack 307 6 p.m. every Tuesday at Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Harmony Village. Fridays 347-7323 • Knitting Group 10 a.m. every Friday at Cross Street • Lions Club 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of Coffee, Urbanna. the month at the Beacon, Topping. 776-7508 • Overeaters Anonymous 7 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 435 Church Street, Saturdays Kilmarnock. 33 hwy. mpg • Alcoholics Anonymous Open 12-and-12 meeting, • Middlesex County NAACP 7 p.m. the fourth 5:30 p.m. every Saturday at Zoar Baptist Church. 776- Tuesday of the month at Bethlehem Star Lodge, 7629 Saluda. • Al-Anon 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Harmony Grove Sundays Baptist Church, Topping. • Cub Scout Pack 314 2 p.m. every Sunday at Hermitage Baptist Church in Church View. 347-7323 Wednesdays • Story Hour 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the Middlesex Family YMCA. 776-7362 Mondays • Knitters Group 10 a.m. every Wednesday at • Veterans Café 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. every Monday all Urbanna United Methodist Church. veterans are welcome at 84 Main Street, Warsaw. 769- • Story Hour 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the 2751 Middlesex County Public Library, Urbanna Branch. • Dementia Support Group 10:30 a.m. the first 756-5717 Monday of the month at the Alzheimer’s Association • Story Hour 3 p.m. every Wednesday at Urbanna office, 7335 Lewis Ave., Gloucester. 695-9382 Methodist Church. 756-5717 MEDLIN FORD • Boy Scout Troop 370 6 p.m. every Monday at the • Bingo 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Booster American Legion Hall, Saluda. 347-7323 Club, Hartfield. 758-2910 • Kiwanis Club of Middlesex 6 p.m. every Monday 18679 Eltham Road, West Point at the United Methodist Church, Urbanna. 758- Email your event to [email protected] by 2020. Friday for consideration. Please keep your event (804) 843-2500 • (800) 963-3546 • Medlinford.com • Bingo 7 p.m. every Monday at Middlesex County information current. April 18, 2013 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A5 at the library by Ralph Oppenheim all of these modes of book delivery embody the Executive Director ideal of ensuring library access to all. The role of libraries has changed throughout Wednesday, April 17, was a day set aside to cel- the years, what with all the technological mira- ebrate National Bookmobile Day, which began cles the library embraces. Still, at the Middlesex in 2010 to honor, according to the American County Public Library we haven’t lost the idea of Library Association, “mobile delivery outreach bringing the library to the people. That’s why we as an integral and vital part of library have the Instant Libraries, small card- service in the United States.” board shelves that we’ve placed in Bookmobiles operate around doctors’ offi ces, rehabilitation the world. Some are connected facilities, campgrounds and with libraries and some oper- marinas throughout the county. ate independently. They can be Next week brings another found in a variety of designs timely celebration. Adult Lit- and forms. There’s the beautiful eracy on the Middle Peninsula Members of over 20 motorcycle clubs drove as a group to the Middlesex Relay for Life double-decker Uitschuif Biebbus Inc. will be celebrating World fundraiser held behind the Urbanna Firehouse on Saturday. A Mustang car club joined the in Amsterdam and the camel book- Book Night 2013 by giving away procession. Above, bikers park at the Mullins Building across from the fi rehouse. mobile in Kenya. There’s the Story Sailboat, books at Hurd’s Hardware on Tuesday, an independent bookmobile on the water that April 23. World Book Night U.S. is a nation- sails the San Francisco Bay area and Sacra- wide initiative involving the efforts of authors, mento Delta “setting a course that promotes lit- publishers, agents, booksellers, librarians, and Cancer survivor to be keynote eracy and libraries.” passionate readers. On April 23 approximately Probably the most inspiring bookmobile is 25,000 volunteers across America will distrib- the Biblioburro in Columbia. Luis Soriano, a ute a total of half a million books within their speaker at Relay for Life event teacher in the small town of La Gloria, Colom- communities to those who don’t regularly read. Relay for Life of Middlesex named “Katie’s Krew” for local formed a Relay for Life team bia, has spent years bringing books to thou- In 2012, World Book Night was celebrated in will be held Friday and Sat- resident Katie Blake. called “The Main Street Mir- sands of children of the rural communities on the U.S., the UK, Ireland, and Germany and urday, May 3-4, at 7 p.m. at Bill and Gail moved to acles.” She has served for the the back of his donkeys. Mr. Soriano has built saw over 80,000 people give away more than the Middlesex County Sports Reidsville, N.C., in 2002, to be past several years on the plan- a library for his rural community. Inspired by 2.5 million books. Complex on Route 33 in near their children and grand- ning committee for Relay for Mr. Soriano, authors Monica Brown and John Why April 23? It turns out that April 23 is the Locust Hill. children. Gail is Life of Rocking- Parra wrote a children’s book, “Waiting for the UNESCO International Day of the Book, as well “We are honored to have now employed as ham County. Biblioburro.” You can watch a couple of short as Shakespeare’s birthday! It was also chosen to cancer survivor Gail Keefe, the Youth and Chil- “We are blessed videos about the biblioburro on Youtube. It’s a honor Miguel de Cervantes, who died on April a former longtime resident dren’s Coordina- to have Gail speak remarkable story. 23, 1616 (the same day as Shakespeare). In the of Hartfi eld as our keynote tor at Main Street RELAY this year and invite FOR LIFE The fi rst bookmobile in the United States, a Catalan region of Spain, the day is celebrated speaker at this year’s event!” United Methodist ® everyone to lace horse drawn wagon, started in April, 1905 by by giving a book and a fl ower to a loved one. If said Susan Hurley-Fowler, a Church. up their shoes and Mary Lemist Titcomb, a librarian in Washington you’re a person who doesn’t regularly read then cancer survivor and spokesper- In 2007, Gail help support the County, Maryland. According to Ms. Titcomb, you should hurry down to Hurd’s Hardware in son for Relay for Life. had an emergency fi ght against cancer “No better method has ever been devised for Deltaville where you will be able to pick up While living in Middlesex, admittance to her during the Ameri- reaching the dweller in the country.” Up through a copy of Alexander McCall Smith’s rollick- Gail’s husband Bill worked at local hospital, where it was dis- can Cancer Society Relay for the 1950s there was book delivery service by ing bestseller “Ladies No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Harrow’s Home Center, and covered she had colon cancer. Life of Middlesex on May 3-4,” horseback in the hollows of Appalachia. Truly, Agency” for free. Gail was the director of Good Fortunately, it was discovered said Hurley-Fowler. “Please Beginnings Preschool at Lower early, so treatment was a colon come support our teams as we United Methodist Church. The resection. Gail has been fortu- raise money to ‘have a world couple has two children, Matt nate to have no recurrences and with more birthdays and less Plant Society plans walk arrival and Rachel, and three grand- maintains a regular schedule of cancer.” children. blood tests and checkups with For more information or to The Northern Neck Chap- speak briefl y about orchids. While living in Hartfi eld, her oncologist. join the Relay for Life effort, ter of the Virginia Native The group will meet about Gail participated in Relay For As soon as Gail recovered call Sharon Darnell at 824- Plant Society’s annual “Spring 0.3 mile north of Route 3 Life and co-captained a team from her cancer surgery, she 1424. Ephemerals” walk will take on Regina Rd. (Rt. 604). If place at Hickory Hollow Natu- “weather permitting” informa- ral Area Preserve in Lancaster tion is needed, call Boundy Cocktail boats: County on Saturday, April 20, at 436-4944 before 9 a.m. on from 10 a.m.-noon. Master Nat- April 20. Bring water, a camera From plywood uralist Ellis Squires will also and/or binoculars if desired. “I would like to thank everyone who thought of to masterpieces me during my recent surgery and recovery.

Wildcare to meet Saturday Urbanna Cocktail Class Your prayers, phone calls, visits and acts of wooden boatbuilders, now rec- Wildcare Inc., a local non- sible wildlife management, will ognized as “the gang that burns kindness were very appreciated and uplifting.” profi t organization dedicated to hold its annual spring meeting the midnight oil” at what has the rescue and care of injured on Saturday, April 20, at 1 p.m. now been dubbed the “boat Wayne Bray and orphaned wildlife, public at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs in builders shop” on Virginia education and fostering respon- Gloucester. Street in Urbanna, are in the fi nal stages of boat construc- MHS plans car washes, bake sales Sawyer Leo Ellis Laster tion. Emily Davies, local resident Middlesex High School will tions—the high school parking Conley Clark and Erin Laster and event participant, said, hold a car wash and bake sale lot in Saluda and at Harrow’s recently welcomed the arrival “I’m just thinking about get- on Saturday, April 20, from Home Center at Cooks Corner. of their second child, Sawyer ting my boat fi nished so I’ll 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at two loca- Leo Ellis Laster on March 26, be ready to race on May 18. Pamper Your Pets 2013 at 10:35 a.m. at St Mary’s It has been so much fun work- at Hospital in Richmond. ing with the group during the last several months. The boat Sandy Creek Pet Resort.com kits arrived in boxes and now 804-693-2311 n StA they’re almost ready to be A Festival Queen Voted one of the ic nd launched. It’s been fantastic. Boarding r top 3 pet boarding e A We’ve had a great time and the Grooming r applications are facilities by Virginia m d experience has been terrifi c.” Living Magazine! Pickup & Delivery being accepted The boats have gone from A We collect food for the animal shelter at our pet resort. inSurAnce pieces of plywood to gleaming Applications are being 8-foot masterpieces, at least to accepted for the 2013 Oyster the participants from Urbanna Festival Queen Scholarship and Deltaville who have spent Agency, inc. Competition. Any female resi- so many hours of hard work dent of Middlesex County who putting them together. will be a high school senior in The end result will be for all the fall of 2013 is eligible to to enjoy when Urbanna hosts participate in this competition. its fi rst Urbanna Cocktail Class For applications or more Wooden Boat Regatta at the information, please call Wendy Urbanna Town Marina from 9 Payne at 758-5776 or Becky a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 651 Mill Creek Road, Wake, Va. 23176 Revere or 776-7163. 18. (804) 824-8568 Auto, Home, Flood, BoAt, Bonds, The offi cial event sponsor, [email protected] 30 years experience ommerCiAl iFe eAltH nsurAnCe Dozier’s Port Urbanna Town C , l & H i Give the Gift of Life: Center Marina president Jack PUTTING CUSTOMERS FIRST Dozier, said he is happy to be 435-1677 KilmArnocK DONATE the main sponsor for the regatta. “It’s an event that I believe will eStAbliShed in 1959 BLOOD be a huge success and great for the town. I am very happy to be The Best a part of it,” said Dozier. An extra feature of the day Golf Course will include several Smith on the Northern Neck Island Crab Skiffs and their crews who also will be racing as a special feature. This family event is free, there will be food available provided by Dan Gill of Some- thing Different, homemade donuts by Crown Donuts, soft drinks, water, and a wine and beer tent for the adults. Souve- nir glasses and t-shirts will be on sale. “Make sure to put Urbanna and the Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Races on your calendar for May 18,” said event coordi- Now has the Best Lunch nator Ginny Sawkins. Would you like to try your on the Northern Neck hand at racing? Learn how Café Hours: Tues. thru Sat. 10:30 – 4:00 (there are rules and regula- and Sun. 10:30 – 2:30 tions) and read about the story behind these boats by going to the national organization website at www.ccwbra.com, visit www.urbanna.com, or go to the Facebook page of the Urbanna Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Association. Regatta volunteers and con- tributors are still needed. Call Best Affordable Course in the Nation. - Golf Digest 2006 Sawkins at 758-1606 or 804- 815-4639 for more informa- For our latest specials, visit or call: tion. “We need your support!” kingcartergolfclub.com (804) 435-7842 said Sawkins. A6 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • April 18, 2013 arts & leisure ‘The Holmes Brothers’ to give benefi t concert “The Holmes Brothers” have a benefi t concert Friday, April been feeding the souls of their 26, at 7 p.m. at St. Clare Walker devoted and ever-growing fan Middle School, 6814 General base with a joyous and moving Puller Hwy., Locust Hill. blend of music over the course “Glorious, rootsy R&B, of their 30-plus year career. gospel, blues and country. Full The Rising Risk of Inflation Sherman is the bassist/ of soul and surprises” is the way A Monthly Financial Series vocalist, Wendell the guitarist/ USA TODAY describes The By James A. Pavik Sr. pianist/vocalist, and Popsy is Holmes Brothers. Since the financial meltdown in 2008, the Fed- the drummer/vocalist. Sher- “The Honeywind Bluegrass eral Reserve has been pumping an extraordinary man and Wendell are natives of Boys” will open the musical amount of money into U.S. bank reserves in an Middlesex County. evening. Proceeds from the effort to keep our economy from slipping into a Together, the three perform- concert support the Middlesex deep depression. Employing a monetary strategy called quantita- ers have traveled the world County Museum and the tive easing (QE), the Fed is increasing the money making music with some of the Middlesex NAACP. supply in an effort to spur economic growth - biggest names in showbiz: Bob Tickets are $20 and can be maintaining low interest rates, creating liquidity for Dylan, Van Morrison, Bruce purchased at the Middlesex the markets and providing consumers with extra Springsteen, Patti Smith, Willie County Museum (Saluda), money to spend freely. After four years of QE, some economists and Nelson, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Nimcock Gallery (Urbanna), strategists are sounding the warning that a mas- Merle Haggard, Keith Richards, Cryer Center (Locust Hill), and sive spike in inflation is coming. “Until the velocity Al Green, Ben Harper, Lucinda Nauti Nell’s (Deltaville). If still Belle Vue of money accelerates, the vastly expanded money Williams, Steve Earle, Levon available, they also can be pur- supply doesn’t turn into inflation,” explains Robert Helm, Rosanne Cash, Odetta, chased at the door the night of Arnott, chairman of Research Affiliates LLC. “So and The Jungle Brothers. the concert. Call 824-8085 or Garden Week tour of K&Q is April 26 we’ve been protected by a sputtering economy.” But signs indicate the economy is gaining trac- The Holmes Brothers will hold 758-3663 for details. tion and the money is beginning to move. Banks, On Friday, April 26, from extended the educational build- initially reluctant to make the loans that would put 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Garden ing. to as Dragon Ordinary, a build- their reserves into circulation, are picking up the Healthy Kids Day set for Club of the Middle Peninsula • Homeview at Cologne, 527 ing that actually stood a mile pace of lending as the recovery progresses. To the will offer a tour of four homes, Stratton Major Rd., Plain View. from the home. extent that the reserves make it into the hands of businesses and consumers, the risk of inflation all open for the fi rst time during Sitting on 60 acres of verdant Tickets rises. April 27 at Middlesex Y Historic Garden Week. In addi- fi elds and forest, this charm- Tickets for the entire tour are tion, three historic churches and ing low country-style home $30, and $15 for a single home. How Inflation Impacts the Consumer The Middlesex Family will have a truck at the event for one museum will be open for was designed and custom built Children 12 and older pay full When growth in the money supply outpaces YMCA will hold its annual all future fi refi ghters to enjoy, visitors. of white stone by the owners in price, ages 6-11 half price, ages economic growth, the value of currency falls, forc- ing prices of goods and services to rise. Healthy Kids Day on Satur- and the Central Middlesex Traveling the winding roads of 2005. Approaching the home 5 and under are admitted free. The primary guide used to benchmark the cost day, April 27, at the Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad of the lower King and Queen area down the tree-lined drive, visi- Tickets may be purchased on of goods and services is the Consumer Price In- Sports Complex in Locust Hill. Urbanna will feature its new through a richly forested land- tors arrive at a main entrance the tour day at any of the fi ve dex (CPI), produced by the Bureau of Labor. Using There will be crafts and activi- state-of-the-art ambulance. scape interspersed with rivers fl anked by French doors. An old homes. Children under 17 must a “basket of goods approach,” the CPI compares a ties for everyone. Plenty of arts and crafts will and streams, this house and chimney from a former house, be accompanied by an adult. consistent sampling of products from year to year that consumers buy and use on a daily basis. The The Middlesex County Sher- be featured, including tile art, garden tour draws visitors off the purposely left standing in the Tickets are available until price you pay for coffee, eggs, laundry detergent iff’s Offi ce will be on hand to sponsored by Harrow’s Home beaten path to a county. side yard, provides a backdrop April 23 in West Point at Divin’ and a hair cut are captured and tracked closely in make Identity Kits for the kids. Center, and wood painting, To celebrate the Garden Club for beautiful perennial gardens. Off the Dock; in Urbanna at R.S. the CPI. McGruff, the crime-stopping sponsored by Urbanna Build- of Virginia’s 80th Anniversary The gazebo screened porch and Bristow Store and Cyndy’s Bynn; dog, will greet everyone. ers’ Supply. Many more activi- of Historic Garden Week, eight attached greenhouse in the rear in Locust Hill at River Birch The figures for 2012, just released January 16, The Middlesex Volunteer ties will be available. period fl oral arrangements will overlook border and informal Gifts; and in Tappahannock at show the CPI rose 1.7 percent in 2012, down from a 3.0 percent increase in 2011. But some econo- Fire Department of Urbanna The goal at Healthy Kids be on special display throughout cottage gardens. Lowery’s and Riverside Accents mists argue that the CPI is not truly measuring Day is to show the commu- the tour. • Kempsville, 3314 Lewis and Gifts. Tickets also may be day-to-day costs of consumers and understates nity how the Y can help every- • Trevillian Home, 360 Simp- B. Puller Mem. Hwy., Saluda. purchased online at www.vagar- the rate at which costs are rising. one enjoy a healthy lifestyle son Creek Rd., Mattaponi. Facing This colonial manor home denweek.org. Looking historically at the CPI, in 2002, the cost donk’s through activity and happiness. the York River and situated near takes its name from the Kemp Box lunches are available of a loaf of bread was about $1.00 and a gallon of milk was $2.75. Today, that loaf of bread is $1.40 50’s, 60’s, 70’s Oldies Show If you or your business would the site of historic Dudley Ferry, family. Also, for many years for $12 at Shackelfords Chapel and the gallon of milk is $3.45. The increase may  like to participate in Healthy this home commands a grand the home of the Broaddus United Methodist Church from seem small, but when you take into account in- Sat., April 27th - 8 p.m. Kids Day, call the YMCA at view of both the river and the town family, it was built in the mid- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They must creased prices for food, clothes, utility and rent, 776-8846. of West Point and beyond. Stand- 18th century or earlier. Located be preordered by April 19. For inflation impacts how far your money will go and ing upon the site of the original near the Dragon Swamp, it was information, call (804) 785- can significantly impact purchasing power. Sutton cottage, the present house sometimes mistakenly referred 6900. The Positive Side of Inflation 1st Annual started as a quaint A-frame built Yes, inflation pushes up the cost of goods and in the 1990s. Unable to move services. But it can also mean that homes, pre- Spring Fashion Show & Tea it, the present owners, in 2003, cious metals, stocks, bonds and other assets gain value too. For asset owners, inflation can have a April 20, 2013 • 2pm to 4 pm designed a 7,000-square-foot home incorporating it. wealth-building effect. Inflation can also result in Urbanna United Methodist Church higher wages for employees. If wages increase Complimentary refreshments and keep pace with the cost of goods and ser- Fashions by Cyndy’s Bynn, Lowe Tide, R.S. Bristow’s Store will be served there from 2-4 vices, then larger paychecks could help offset p.m. higher prices. Tickets $10 advance, $12 at the door, limited seating • Belle Vue, 1087 Bellevue Lane, Plain View. Beautifully Inflation’s Effect on Your Portfolio Inflation may not impact your investments as Hosted by Susanna Wesley Circle UMC situated overlooking the mouth quickly or dramatically as a stock market crash, One-of-a-kind Table Settings with Light refreshments of Hockley Creek and the north but over time it can steadily and quietly chip away shore of the York River, Belle at the value of a portfolio. Vue has its foundations on one of Effects of inflation can include: the earliest settlements in King • Reduction in purchasing power • Disruption of stock and bond markets, causing and Queen. This was the site of volatility Clearpool one of the large villages of the • Devaluation of income on interest-bearing se- Pools and Spas Chiskiak Indian tribe before they curities were conquered by the Powhatan • Squeezing of profit margins for certain types of Indians. stocks Now scheduling pool openings for From an investment standpoint, inflation is a risk Summer season 2013! • Shackelfords Chapel United that needs to be managed and balanced against Methodist Church, 3727 Buena Worry-free Summer maintenance plans available. other more evident forms of risk like market volatil- Vista Rd., Cologne. An active ity and loss of principal. Enjoy a safe and healthy swimming season. Methodist congregation of the Water testing and diagnostics done on site. Gloucester Circuit in 1788, Combat Inflation’s Impact on Your Savings • Increase Savings Levels - if you keep your contri- Certified by National Swimming Pool Foundation, Shackelfords Chapel’s fi rst butions at the same level each year, without taking licensed and Insured. building was a wooden structure into account the rate of inflation, you are not really located across Rt. 14 from the Jo Ann Harmon (left) and Lois Dawson (right) will open saving the same amount. Increase your savings (804)335-4570 present church. Under the super- LOJO’s this Saturday, April 20, in old Sibley’s Store at Locust by 3% each year to counteract inflation and pre- vision of the building commit- Hill. (Photo by Larry Chowning) serve the value of your nest egg. tee, Beverly Anderson, Richard • Adjust Projected Returns - to account for infla- tion, subtract the inflation rate from the estimated Shackelford, Roderick Bland, rate of return on your investment. For example, if and Curtis Roane, the sanctuary, you anticipate an 8% return, by subtracting the in- Dobe Run in use today, was completed in Bringing old Sibley’s flation rate of 3%, your overall rate of return would Canine Boarding & Daycare 1857 and built of brick made at be 5%. Factoring in inflation, you may need to save where the stay is great, because we don’t crate! a nearby kiln. The pump organ more in order to enjoy the standard of living you desire. and other furniture of that era Store back to life • Diversify Against Inflation - talk to your financial remain in the church. The edu- advisor about adding some inflation fighting in- Grooming 3 Days a Week cational building and connecting by Larry Chowning them here at the store.” vestments to your portfolio. Wednesday, Friday & Saturday arcade were added in 1957. After Going back to olden days By Appointment Only a fi re set by arsonists destroyed Life is being breathed back when men congregated at Sib- Can I be of assistance? Let’s keep your portfolio returns, and your income stream ahead of the rate much of the educational build- into what was once the main ley’s Store on Saturday nights, of inflation to help sustain your purchasing power 758-4360 offi ce ing and the back entrance to the general store of Locust Hill. there will be a hospitality area in retirement. Call me to discuss your personal Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 7 days a week sanctuary in 1981, repairs were Lois Dawson and Jo Ann for men and women to come situation. made. More recently, an addition Harmon will open LOJO’s in and have coffee in the morn- old Sibley’s Store this Satur- ing. “We are not going to sell it INVEST Financial Corporation is not affiliated day, April 20. The store will but will have a donation cup,” with PAVIK WEALTH MANAGEMENT. specialize in collectibles, Harmon said. “We will have This information is general in nature and should not be unique furniture and oddities. checkers for anyone who wants construed as tax or legal advice. Please consult your tax BRING MORE COMFORT and/or legal adviser for guidance on your particular situa- “We will be selling a little bit to come and play.” tion. The information in this report has been obtained from TO YOUR WORLD AND of everything,” said Dawson. “When I got out of the bank- sources considered to be reliable but we do not guarantee $ $ Glassware, Leisure Life ing business, I wanted to see that the forgoing material is accurate or complete. This ar- off off ticle is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy GET UP TO $1,350 25 25 Amish lawn furniture, porch this old store reopened,” said any security. Securities, advisory services and insurance Contract Price Per System A Service Call For swings with A-frame hold- Dawson. “When I was a child, products offered through INVEST Financial Corporation, For New Customers Who Sign member FINRA, SIPC, a Registered Broker Dealer and A Service Agreement New Customers CASH BACK*. ers, gliders, oil lamps, Amish- this was the hub of the Locust Federally Registered Investment Adviser, and affiliated *For a limited time. Please see dealer for details. *For a limited time. See dealer for details. made birdhouses and feeders, Hill community. Benny Sibley insurance agencies. Your LocaL carrier expert and Premiere Design Jewelry ran it and then Russell Fary • Celebrating 45 years in business will be standard ware. Many of ran the store for years. They James A. Pavik Sr. RYMAN’S INC. 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WAC. © 2013, Mediagistic, Inc. #46804 makes them and we will sell from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 18, 2013 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A7 ‘Julius Ray Pittman and the Revival’ ‘The Singing to open Groovin’ concert series Revolution’ to be shown April 27 at The Mathews Film Society maritime park will present “The Singing Rev- olution” on Saturday, April 20, by Bill Powell at 2 p.m. in The Halcyon Build- Events Director ing, 40 Court Street, Mathews Maritime Museum Court House. The movie is free and open to the public. By popular demand, Elena Siddall will host the Kilmarnock native “Julius Ray inspiring fi lm “The Singing Pittman & the Revival” return to Revolution” about how hun- Deltaville Maritime Museum’s dreds of thousands of Estonians “Godspeed” anchored at Williams Wharf in Mathews. Groovin in the Park concert series gathered to sing forbidden on Saturday, April 27. patriotic songs during their The concert will cap the muse- struggle for freedom from the um’s season-opening “Working Soviet Union between 1987- Garden Week tour of Waterman’s Weekend” festivities 1991. and mark the fi rst ever “double- ‘Julius Ray Pittman and the Revival’ header” concert in the history of Mathews is April 27 this 5-year-old outdoor, casual Memphis Stax/Volt era, remi- held in its Waterfront Park. Some The Garden Club of ish bond, and period hinges music series at the maritime park. niscent of “Tower of Power” and chairs and tables are available in Gloucester will celebrate the and locks, including one that Tickets are $10 at the door. Chil- “Blood, Sweat and Tears.” the Gary Waterfront Pavilion on 80th anniversary of Historic bears the British Royal Coat-of- dren under 12 are admitted free. Formed in 2009, the band con- a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Garden Week in Virginia with a Arms. Springdale is owned by This concert is presented cour- sists of Julius Pittman (founder, Extra metal folding chairs are history-packed house tour from Mr. and Mrs. Art Miller, who tesy of Middlesex’s own Middle keyboard and vocals), Randy also available. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, have retired to a new house on Peninsula Insurance and Finan- Moss (guitar), Velpo Robertson The gate opens at 4 p.m. for April 27. Four unique homes the property and have given cial Services Inc., and Lawyers (guitar), Audie Stanley (bass), those wanting to come early, and one stunning garden, all in over the main house to their Title/Middle Peninsula Title Chris McIntyre (drums), John stake out their favorite spot, and Mathews County, will be open daughter and her husband, Mr. Agency Inc. Stanley (tenor sax), Howard picnic. this year. and Mrs. Brady Gillenwater. With the gate opening at 4 p.m. Smith (tenor/baritone sax) and Groovin’ will happen, rain In a special addition to the • Buckley Hall (11293 Buck- for picnicking, country rockers Dave Triplett (trumpet). In 2010, or shine. Due to the loss of the day, the sailing ship “God- ley Hall Road) was built in the Eileen Edmonds, fi ddler Jake they released their debut album Events Pavilion in last year’s fi re, speed” will be docked and open 1850s as part of a larger estate, Moore and guitarist Jay Gillespie “Bucket List.” Their live album, if rain is a possibility, the concert for tours at Williams Wharf on originally “Buckleigh Farm,” an will take the stage at 5 p.m. to “Live Tonite!” was released in will be held under the spacious Route 614 in Mathews, where extensive plantation. The cen- open for Ray Pittman and the 2011. south wing of the new Events lunch also will be available for ter-hall frame house in its lovely Revival. Pittman and the band With a heavy nod to the Pavilion, one of the museum’s purchase. Godspeed is a recre- garden setting now retains lawn will come onstage at 6 p.m. and “beach,” the audience is treated new 2,400-sq. ft. events tents. ation of one of the three ships and woods of four acres, and play through 8 p.m. Band CDs to the Revival’s sparkling horn There is plenty of parking that brought the fi rst English features a rose garden. Mr. and will be available for purchase at arrangements, fabulous “groove” in the park’s spacious lots and Jonathan Austin colonists to Virginia in 1607, Mrs. Gerald Lewis, owners, the concert. from the rhythm section, wonder- concert-goers are encouraged to and comes to the East River in opened the house as a bed-and- Ladyslipper Music said of ful vocal harmonies and, cruising drive through and drop off their Mathews by arrangement of the breakfast in 2000 and visitors Eileen Edmonds, “The voice is above it all, Julius Ray’s soaring passengers and gear before park- Juggler to Jamestown-Yorktown Founda- will enjoy seeing the kitchen’s breathy, at times sultry with the vocals and lush Hammond B-3. ing. tion and the Mathews Land large, wood-burning stove used slightest bit of an edge, the lyrics Check them out at www.julius- Advance tickets are available perform Conservancy. for cooking and heating. poignant. Everything you might pittmanrevival.com. You can also at Nauti Nell’s and the museum The tour, titled the “Timeless • Samarkand Gardens (341 look for in folk-rock. To hear or fi nd lots of other neat stuff on Ray offi ce in Deltaville during their Treasures of Mathews,” fea- Samarkand Lane) are located learn more about Eileen and Jay’s and the band by Googling Julius open hours. Tickets are $10 (chil- at academy tures a house from each of the at a house of the same name music, Google Eileen Edmonds. Ray Pittman. dren under 12 free) and can be 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, built in 1927 as a summer cot- Headliners Julius Pittman & Groovin in the Park is the purchased at the door. auction and a garden from the 20th. tage by Edwin Treakle (“The the Revival are a hip, vintage Museum and Park’s casual This concert will be the last Magnolia, on the East River, Clam King”). Now, extensive style rockin’ band with a full “bring your own lawn chair, chance to buy the Groovin “6 for Jonathan Austin will entertain dates from the late 1600s; and delightful gardens grace helping of soul fl avor from the cooler, and picnic” musical event 5” package. Don’t miss this $10 and juggle a myriad of things Springdale, on Put-In Creek, this 20th-century home on the savings on a great season. around the tent at Chesapeake from 1735; Buckley Hall, in banks of Woodas Creek, making Deltaville Maritime Museum Academy’s “Masquerade in May Mathews Court House, from a landscape rich in a variety of and Holly Point Nature Park is Auction” on Saturday, May 4, at the 1850s; and the gardens at trees, fl owerbeds and outdoor HTS CONSTRUCTION, LLC a non-profi t organization at 287 the Dog and Oyster Vineyard in Samarkand, on Woodas Creek, rooms. Owners Mr. and Mrs. HTS CONSTRUCTION, LLC Jackson Creek Road and on Mill Irvington. have been created over the last Tony Hannold have created the Marine & Residential Creek. Turn right off Route 33 “You will be amazed at his 15 years on the site of early 20th garden through steady work Marine & Residential across from the Shell Station to talent and what he can throw century gardens. over the last 15 years. get there. in the air and catch with fl air, • Magnolia (1 Magnolia Tickets To fi nd out more, visit www. timing, sense of humor and an Road) with several aspects of its Tickets on the day of the tour (804) 695-4897 – Harvey’s Cell deltavillemuseum.com, email engaging personality,” said an structure dating to before 1700, are $30 for the full tour and (804) 815-2327 – Joe’s Cell [email protected] or auction spokesperson. “Jonathan presents the earliest architectural $15 for one house. Tickets for call 776-7200. The museum will bring an element of unparal- details on the tour, including children ages 6-12 are $12, and (804) 776-7754 – Office mailing address is P.O. Box 466, leled fun and excitement for this original “six over nine” win- children under age 5 are admit- Deltaville, VA 23043. annual fund-raising event.“ dows and some original fl oor- ted free. Ticket holders also will enjoy ing. Recent additions include a Tickets and maps are avail- the music of “The Jason Jenkins “hyphen” connecting the main able at all homes and gardens Jazz Band” during the silent auc- house with an old schoolroom, on the tour, and at the tour head- tion and a seated dinner served and a river room taking in the quarters—Edge Hill House on by Willaby’s Catering featuring 1,100-foot frontage on the East the corner of Main Street and classic Louisiana-style recipes River. Visitors will enjoy the Route 14 in Gloucester. to enjoy before the live auction llamas, horses, ducks, dogs, Lunch at Williams Wharf begins. and cats that enliven Magnolia’s Landing will be available by One can preview both silent grounds. advance reservation. Call 725- and live auction items by visiting • Springdale (1108 New Point 9685. www.chesapeakeacademy.org. Comfort Hwy.), circa 1735, Visit www.vagardenweek. To purchase auction tick- is now in the process of being org/tours for more information. ets, to become a sponsor, or to listed on the National Register donate an item or service to the of Historic Places. It has exten- auction, call Chesapeake Acad- sive early construction which emy at 438-5575. Raffl e tickets may still be seen. Set on the may be purchased for $10 per banks of Put-In Creek, Spring- ticket for a chance to win one of dale was built for Richard Bil- three monetary prizes—$5,000, lups, a captain in the American $1,000 or $500—which can be Revolution. Most of the original purchased at Chesapeake Acad- construction remains, including emy or in Kilmarnock at Spe- woodwork and window glass, cials, Burke’s Jewelers, Main heart-pine fl oors, a massive Street Pharmacy and Chesa- double-brick chimney in Flem- peake Boat Basin; in Locust Hill at River Birch Gifts; and at The Daily in Warsaw. Hartfield Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary the SALe M COLLe C tION Carry-Out Southern Fried Chicken Dinner

Saturday, April 27 Come see us for all your 4–7 p.m. at the HVFD Pavilion Includes four pieces of lip-smackin’ fried chicken, porch & patio needs! potato salad, string beans, roll and dessert Advanced ticket sales only – $10/dinner CUSTOM INTERIORS Don’t get left out! Tickets are limited, so get them early! Tickets are available from any fire department member 42 N. Main St., Kilmarnock,VA or call Birdseed Miller at 694-9045 804-435-1329 • 800-543-8894 • www.wfbooth.com A8 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • April 18, 2013 church

Gospel dinner and musical to Lebanon Alzheimer’s caregiver workshop obituaries benefi t The Promise Academy lists services, due May 14 at Harmony Grove Laydsing Productions LLC, served at 4 p.m. special events An Alzheimer’s Association in your home and in your com- in association with Shiloh Tickets are $20 and go on workshop titled “What Hap- munity can ease your anxi- Baptist Church Youth Minis- sale April 20 at Big John’s During the month of April pens When I Can No Longer ety and assist you in creating try of Shiloh Baptist Church, Store in Church View and at Lebanon Baptist Church (the Care For My Loved One at a plan to meet your family’s Reedville, will present “The www.ladsingproductions.com. Worship Center) on Route 17 Home?” will be held Tuesday, needs. This program will fea- Men of Gospel Dinner and The master of ceremonies in Saluda will hold Sunday May 14, from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. ture a panel of six professionals Musical” featuring Brother will be Brother Ed Stephens of school at 9:40 a.m. morning at Harmony Grove Baptist explaining from A-Z your care Terry Pinkard of Reedville, WREJ Rejoice 1540 AM radio worship at 11 a.m., and Thurs- Church, 7722 General Puller options, how to pay for it, and New Hope Singers of King and of Richmond. day Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Hwy., Topping. how to manage the grief and Queen, the men of The Sounds Call Laymetha Guy at 804- On Sunday, May 5, Women’s One of the greatest fears for guilt while making informed of Rapture of Middlesex, 677-8485 for more informa- Day will be celebrated with a any family caregiver is the day decisions for your family. Shiloh Praise Dance Team of tion. special speaker. when they are no longer able Respite care will be avail- Reedville, and renowned clas- Proceeds will benefi t the On Sunday, May 7, at 6:30 to care for their loved one 24 able on-site for loved ones with sical pianist James Pettis of Promise Academy, a subsidiary p.m. a health workshop led by hours a day, 7 days a week on dementia. Richmond. entity of the Wisdom Experi- Barbara Lieba will be held. their own. Who will they call Reservations for respite must The event will be held in the ence Foundation founded by All are invited to attend. on, how can they move their be made by May 8. T.W. Morris Engagement Hall Laymetha Reed Guy, that pro- loved one to a facility, how can Lunch will be provided in Reedville at 3:30 p.m. on vides overall developmental they take a break and care for by Commonwealth Assisted Sunday, May 19. Doors open teaching and mentoring for themselves and their loved one Living. Peter David Batley at 2:30 p.m. and dinner will be young ladies ages 12-18. Unitarians to at the same time? This program is free and Peter David Batley, 77, of While you don’t have to open to the public. Deltaville, went to be with discuss ‘nones’ make all those decisions today, Reservations are required by the Lord on Wednesday, April middlesex hands understanding what your calling 695-9382 or emailing 10, 2013, peacefully and sur- On Sunday, April 21, at the resources and options are both [email protected]. rounded by family members. invited to attend. Unitarian Universalist Fel- He was a member of Zoar Board to Food distribution to families lowship of the Rappahannock Baptist Church of Deltaville, with fewer than three members (UUFR,) Patricia Owen will lions club news having faithfully served as a meet Sunday will be on Tuesday, April 23. speak on “Connections.” deacon, on the Men’s Brother- The next yard sale will be on “Recent articles point out the by Jennifer Lucas organizations. Always remem- hood and many other roles in by Toni Ewell Saturday, April 27. demographic of ‘nones’ (those bering, “Service to Others the church. He was a retired The board of directors of A big thank-you to those who have no affi liation with Middlesex Lions celebrated Before Self.” waterman who truly loved what Hands Across Middlesex, the who responded to the plea for any religious community) is Charter Night on Tuesday, The Lions of Middlesex say, he did and showed it in the sto- governing body of Hands, will used refrigerators. Because of growing. The message of radi- April 9, at the The Beacon in “Thank you, Norton, for your ries he told. He was devoted to meet on Sunday, April 21, at your generosity, several Hands cal inclusion makes Unitarian Topping. Middlesex Lions willingness to donate time and his wife, children and grand- 3:30 p.m. at Philippi Christian clients now have a working Universalism particularly rel- Club is celebrating 51 years of effort toward making our com- children. Church in Deltaville. All board refrigerator in their home. evant to ‘nones.’ The question service to its community, state, munity a better place in which Survivors include his wife members are urged to attend Hands Across Middlesex is is: Are we ready to invite, wel- nation and world. to live.” of 49 years, Marie; four chil- this important meeting. Those in the Cryer Center on General come, and include everyone The fi rst national Lions Club Other charter members pres- dren, Susan B. Morgan and interested in becoming active Puller Highway in Locust Hill. who visits our fellowships and was chartered in 1917 because ent on Charter Night were Lloyd husband Bill, Donald Batley participants in the mission The contact number is 758- congregations?” said Owen. of one man’s desire to be a Apsley, Raymond Benson, and wife Laurie Ann, Peter K. and program of Hands are also 2044. The UUFR meets every member of an organization Robert Dickerson (Evelyn), Batley and wife Trisha, and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 366 that worked for the betterment Charles Bristow (Betty Page), Diane Batley Dalsaso and hus- James Wharf Road in White of his community. John Fleet (Cookie), and Dolly band Timothy; six grandchil- Stone. Coffee and conversation The Middlesex Rotary Thrift (late husband Syd was a dren, Jennifer, Andrew, Sarah, Reserve food from church will follow the service. Club’s 2013 Pride of charter member). Claire, Trevor and Levi; twin Middlesex recipient, Norton We also recognized with brother, Gordon Batley; and food pantry by April 22 Hurd, is a charter member of a moment of silence all our many other extended family Middlesex Lions, president members we lost in the previ- members whom he loved. In the fall of 2012, The RA 2636. Escobrook of the club in 1963-64, and is ous year: Charles Healy (char- He was preceded in death Lads of Hermitage Baptist Team Thanksgiving will still an active member of the ter member), Gordon Robins by his parents, Walter and Church and Cub Scout Pack begin its once a month food club today. (charter member), George H. Charlotte; and a sister, Carol 314 teamed up to collect food pantry distributions on Friday, to observe As fellow Lions, Charles Northam (charter member), Crewe. for those in need in Middlesex April 26, at 6:30 p.m. at Her- Bristow, John Fleet Jr., and and Charles Hudgins, Harrison A celebration of life service County. mitage Church. The monthly anniversary Hank Norton refl ected on the Leach and Andy Johnson. was held Saturday at Philippi Recognizing the need for food pantry distribution is years of service Norton has pro- Ivy Ballard was recognized Christian Church in Deltaville food, whether it be supplemen- available to anyone in need— Escobrook Baptist Church in vided to Lions and Middlesex with her 10-year membership with Dr. John Snow offi ciating. tal or for an emergency, “Team upon reservation. Those in Mascot will observe its 173rd County, the Lions motto “We pin. Interment followed in Philippi Thanksgiving” is now up and need who would like to reserve church anniversary on Sunday, Serve” exemplifi es Norton’s Middlesex Lions meets the Memorial Gardens Cemetery, operating! Team Thanksgiving food for pick up on April 26 May 5, at 11 a.m. Pastor Rev. life as he has served through second Tuesday night of each Deltaville. and Hermitage Baptist Church should contact Seay, Carey Arthur K. Roane will deliver his business, church and civic month at The Beacon. Memorial contributions have a food pantry to include or Hermitage Church no later the morning worship. Dinner may be made to Zoar Bap- non-perishable food, and than Monday, April 22. will be served immediately fol- tist Church, Building Fund, refrigerated and frozen foods. The team also will deliver lowing the morning worship. Jacob’s Ladder awarded grant P.O. Box 1010, or Middlesex The Food Pantry is available food to those that are shut-in, The afternoon service will Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. to serve any time in emergency who have no transportation, or begin at 3 p.m. The guests will The Chesapeake Bay Trust 23-28. The National Oceanic Box 98, both in Deltaville, VA food situations by contacting who are ill and unable to come be Rev. Austin Jones, pastor has given Jacob’s Ladder Inc. and Atmospheric Administra- 23043. Pam Seay at 654-9565, Kate for pick up. Please contact Seay, of Ridgeway Baptist Church, a grant for the eighth-grade tion Grant Program fi nanced Arrangements by Carey at 370-4281, or the Her- Carey or Hermitage Church to Buckingham County, along “senior” students to study the this gift. Bristow-Faulkner Funeral mitage Church offi ce at 758- arrange for food delivery. with his church choir, ushers watershed and conduct water Jacob’s Ladder students— Home & Cremation Service, and congregation. Everyone is quality testing on the upper many from the Middle Penin- Saluda. invited. James River between June sula and Northern Neck—are Women’s Day to be celebrated called “Climbers” and typi- cally enter this program for Rising Valley Baptist Church be Sheila Pleasant of Calvary at-risk gifted students after Union Shiloh of Gloucester will hold its Baptist Church in Middlesex Bird walk due April 27 fourth or fi fth grade. The heart Women’s Day worship ser- County, and Wawa Rideau of of the program is a month-long to celebrate vice on Sunday, April 21, at Immanuel Baptist Church is On Saturday, April 27, the Continue on Route 3 approxi- summer “camp” when students 11 a.m. The guest speaker will the worship leader. Northern Neck Audubon Soci- mately 1.5 miles and turn right are engaged in a wide variety Annual Day ety will conduct a bird walk at onto Route 617 (Alphonso of enrichment experiences and 8 a.m. at Chilton Woods State Road). Go 1.25 miles and educational opportunities. The Union Shiloh Baptist Church Spring Hill to discuss ‘obedience’ Forest led by Frank Schaff. turn left onto Route 600 (Lara camp will be held at St. Marga- of Laneview will celebrate its Chilton Woods is in Lancaster Road). Go 1.5 miles and turn ret’s School in Tappahannock. Missionary Annual Day on The title of the sermon to be To The Spirit!” (Eph. 4:30). County. This is prime time for left onto Route 602 (Field Trial In addition to the summer Sunday, April 21, at 4 p.m. The given by Dr. Chuck McDaniel Spring Hill offers Senior migrating birds, especially war- Road). Meet at the fi rst parking camp, Climbers have contact theme will be “Missionaries at the 11 a.m. worship ser- Exercise Classes every Wednes- blers. Recently, Frank Schaff lot on the left. with Jacob’s Ladder during Serving to Glorify God.” The vice on Sunday, April 21, at day at the church at 10 a.m. led has seen the following birds: There will be several pairs the regular school year and preacher will be Rev. Dr. Bar- Spring Hill Baptist Church in by Colanne Bunting. Everyone black-and-whites, northern of loaner binoculars available. after completing the program bara A.F. Brehon, the associ- Mathews will be “Obedience is welcome. parula, chestnut-sided and yel- Please call Frank Schaff at through high school. More ate preacher of Beulah Baptist low-throated warblers, scarlet 462-0084 to let him know that than 93% of those students Church, along with their choir and summer tanagers, yellow- you are going to attend in case who complete the program go of Essex County, where Rev. billed cuckoos, and Acadian the walk is cancelled. to college. Floyd Johnson is the pastor. fl ycatchers. Visit www.northernneck- Additional information about All are invited. Pastor Freder- The family of Ernest C. Beverley Direction from Kilmarnock, audubon.org for information of Jacob’s Ladder Inc. is available ick Young Sr. is the pastor of would like to thank everyone for their take Route 3 West to Lively. upcoming events. at www.jladder.org. Union Shiloh. calls, cards, gifts and kind thoughts during the passing of our brother. Adult Literacy to participate Come Join Us! God bless you all. in April 23 World Book Night Sunday, April 21, 2013 The Beverley Family Adult Literacy on the Middle Night organization. If there To Celebrate Peninsula Inc. has been chosen are community members who B  C B. J again this year to participate have personal copies of the in World Book Night on Tues- book and would be willing to 38 Years in the Ministry day, April 23, to give books to give the book to another reader, “Teen vs. parent adults to share the love of read- please leave the book at either .. : ing, person to person. branch of the Middlesex Public rebellion and conflict healed” This year the book to be Library and it will be included G R. D. J O. S  is the topic of this week’s given away is Alexander in the book giving. of Christian Science Sentinel Program McCall Smith’s “No. 1 Ladies The World Book Night U  P B C Now airing on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Detective Agency.” If this (WBN) organization has thou- book is enjoyed, the Middlesex sands of volunteers who give of King & Queen. 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