Section Route 617 closed • B • for safety reasons GARDY’S MILL— Transpo- eries are working to make the ration offi cals last week closed necessary repairs without drain- Route 617 on the border of Nor- ing the pond. thumberland and Westmoreland Offi cials have not determined September 9, 2004 counties. how long the road must remain Crews have been monitoring closed. the condition of a bridge that VDOT also announced that KILMARNOCK, VIRGINIA crosses Gardy’s Millpond and Route 619 near Gibeon was recently determined that the struc- closed last week after heavy rains ture should be closed to ensure brought by tropical depression public safety. Gaston caused a 30-inch pipe to People living on either side wash out. of the bridge are still able to Quick response from suppliers Voters reminded of registration deadline access their homes from Route allowed road crews to replace the 202; however, the closure pre- pipe and the road was reopened by Robb Hoff John Kerry and Sen. John Edwards of the enacted district and if offi ce vacancies should vents them from using the road within the week, said resident The voter registration deadline for voting Democratic Party, and Michael A. Peroutka be fi lled from the district from which the to loop back around to the high- engineer Joseph Staton. in the November 2 general election in Lan- and Chuck Baldwin of the Constitution vacating offi cial was elected rather than the way. Residents along that road were caster and Northumberland counties is Octo- Party. new district. The Virginia Department of not prevented from accessing ber 4. Independent presidential candidate Ralph The second question asks if successors for Transportation and the Depart- their homes by the temporary clo- County residents who will be at least 18 Nader and running mate Peter Camejo did the offi ce of governor should be expanded ment of Game and Inland Fish- sure. years of age on the election date are eligible not qualify for the Virginia ballot. in the event of an emergency or enemy to vote. Registered voters do not need to reg- Candidates for the U.S. House of Repre- attack. The current list of succession is ister again unless they have changed address sentatives in the First District are Republi- lieutenant governor, attorney general, and Lancaster County planners or name. Changes in name and address must can Rep. Jo Ann S. Davis and independent house of delegates speaker. A “yes” vote to be made by the October 4 deadline in order William A. Lee. the ballot question would expand the list to register to vote in the upcoming election. Besides the elections, two proposed of succession to president pro tempore of to hear rezoning requests The ballott will include candidates for U.S. amendments to the Constitution of Virginia the senate and majority leader of the senate, President and Vice President, candidates for will be ballot questions on November 2. either of whom would serve as acting gov- LANCASTER—The Lan- applicants plan a townhome Congress and two Constitutional questions. The fi rst question asks voters to vote “yes” ernor until the Virginia House of Delegates caster planning commission will development of 12 single-family As of Tuesday, the state certifi ed candi- or “no” if members of the U.S. House of can convene to elect a new governor. hold two public hearings on Sep- dwellings 36-feet high with 3,900 dates in the Presidential election are Michael Representatives, the Virginia Senate, and the Residents of Lancaster County can con- tember 16 at 7 p.m. in the square feet of building footprint Badnarik and vice-presidential running mate Virginia House of Delegates in offi ce at the tact the voter registrar offi ce at 462-5277 Lancaster General District court- and 12 drainfi eld sites for four- Richard Campagna of the Libertarian Party, time 10-year redistricting is enacted, should for registration and absentee ballot infor- room. bedroom units. President George W. Bush and Vice Presidnt continue to represent the district from which mation. In Northumberland County, call A hearing is set for a rezoning A hearing also is set for an Dick Cheney of the Republican Party, Sen. they were elected rather than the newly 580-4655. request of 13.2 acres along the additional permitted use request Eastern Branch of Carters Creek by David Simms at the current accessible from James Wharf site of Simms Marine Service at Road near Breezy Point Drive. Mary Ball and Old Salem Roads. The request from Charles B. The request seeks to add automo- Walker of Richmond and 305 L bile sales and service to the per- Associates LLC seeks to rezone mitted uses for marine sales and the property from general res- service at the property, which is idential use (R-1) to multi-fam- conditionally zoned for commer- ily dwelling use (R-2). The cial (C-1) use. Northumberland planners to consider business zoning BURGESS—Northumberland Owner Glenn R. Northern has County planners will consider asked for the zoning reclassifi ca- rezoning four acres of residen- tion for his property southwest tial real estate along Route 200 to of a dentist offi ce at 216 Jessie make way for a new mini-storage Dupont Memorial Highway. facility. Some 8 percent of the four- The planning commission will acre parcel will be used for the discuss the matter during a public storage facility if the commission hearing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, and board of supervisors agree to September 16, at the courthouse rezone the parcel from residen- in Heathsville. tial general to business. Superintendent to report on the opening of school LOTTSBURG—The Northum- will report on school opening, Christmas in September berland school board meets at including enrollments by grade Crowds fl ocked to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Heathsville last Saturday for the “Countdown to Christmas” arts and 5:30 p.m. Monday, September level and school as of Friday, crafts festival. The annual event raises money for the Episcopal Church Women. (Photo by Reid Pierce Armstong) 13, at the school board offi ce in September 10. Lottsburg. Stables also will report on all Superintendent Clint Stables new staff hires and programs in place. He will review major summer maintenance and repair projects including repaving and expand- Police Reports ing the elementary parking lot and bus loop, new computers in the elementary and middle Lancaster County Sheriff A Lancaster woman, 29, was was charged September 1 on a charged September 1 with con- bation violation on September 1. schools, paving the high school Ronnie Crockett reported 10 charged August 30 on a Nor- Northumberland County warrant tempt of court and failure to A Gloucester man, 19, was parking lot exit, additional modu- arrests last week. thumberland County warrant with with issuing a bad check on July appear in court earlier in the day. charged September 4 with con- (continued on page B10) Felicia R. Winns, 35, of issuing a bad check on June 18. 14. A Warsaw woman, 28, was tempt of court and failure to Urbanna was charged September A Belmont Drive man, 42, A Weems Road woman was charged September 2 with a pro- appear in court on September 1. 3 for a probation violation of a Other responses Lancaster felony conviction. On Labor Day, the sheriff’s A Lara Road woman, 40, was staff responded to a report of a charged September 1 with assault Court Report two-year-old boy recovered face school board and battery and obstruction of down in water at a Bowline justice. LANCASTER—Among Lan- sentencing for assault and battery ment released by the Lancaster Road residence. The child was posts agenda A Weems Road woman, 21, caster County Circuit Court cases against three Lancaster Primary County sheriff’s offi ce indicates revived at the scene then trans- was charged August 30 with using in August, Jamone Norris, 26, School female staff members. the altercation started after Norris ported by rescue squad to Rap- LANCASTER—The Lan- profane threatening language over of Lancaster had three years of The incident occurred on the was asked by a teacher to pull pahannock General Hospital. As caster school board will meet the telephone on August 22. a previously suspended sentence school grounds May 7 as chil- up his pants because his buttocks of Tuesday afternoon, the child Monday, September 13, at 6:30 An Ocran Road man, 46, was for a felony conviction revoked dren were boarding buses at the were showing. remained hospitalized in stable p.m. in the Lancaster Middle charged September 2 with viola- for violating the terms of his pro- end of the school day. The vic- Norris was sentenced to serve condition. School media center. tion of the animal control ordi- bation. tims included a teacher who three years in jail of an overall On August 30, the staff Agenda items include the nance on August 27. The three years of suspended Norris grabbed around the neck fi ve-year sentence. The revoked responded to a reckless driving approval of monthly bills, a An Ocran Road woman, 40, sentence were revoked by Judge with both hands. sentence for the felony proba- complaint in the area of Wash- school visitation policy, the was charged with two counts of Harry T. Taliaferro III of the Norris was also convicted of tion violation was ordered to be ington Street and checked on the school health advisory commit- violating the animal control ordi- Virginia 15th Judicial Circuit threatening a school employee served concurrently with the jail welfare of a Keep Safe program tee and a capital improvement nance on August 27. following Norris’s August 27 and disorderly conduct. A state- sentence. (continued on page B10) work session.
AA CloserCloser LookLook by Jane Tims an McDermott was in his thir his wife and business partner, Faith, sculpting table, her desk, two work- “People react to simplicity,” he said. gesting support and possibilities, it ties, supporting his wife and that the figure’s contemplative spirit out machines and a filled wine rack – “The face has no personality, so you is one of Dan’s best-loved works. D two children in a rented 800- reminded him of Christa McAuliffe. sit eight or 10 clay sculptures. They are not distracted by detail, which Two editions, totaling 300 pieces, square-foot house in Marin County, He named her “Passage.” look finished to me but not to Dan. takes away from the form.” have sold out. Dan sent a 22-inch Calif., by doing anything he could to He placed her on a shelf at the gal- “You can be one-eighth inch away, When the clay figure is finally right, piece from his Corrotoman living avoid a 9-to-5 job and a boss. He’d lery. The next day, a Parisian wanted and it’s ugly,” said Dan. “As soon as because the expensive process cannot room, and the Chicago hospital com- form wax into animals at night, drive to buy her. But she’s my first, said you get it, it’s like tuning a string on a be undertaken otherwise, he ships it missioned an eight-foot version for them to a San Francisco candle shop Dan; let me have another cast and sent guitar. It’s such a wonderful moment. to a foundry in Marina, Calif., flies its four-story atrium. In the casting by day, sell a dozen for $50, and drive to you. The out to meet it, and process now, it will be installed on a home to start over. Frenchman be- “A mother-and-child sculpture suggesting support corrects any flaws seven-foot granite pedestal for the He did carpentry, but hated it. When gan throwing before the artisans opening in October. he went to a Sausalito art gallery to $100 bills onto and possibilities, it is one of Dan’s best-loved works. begin the intricate, “This will be seen by thousands pick up his check for woodwork in- the table. Is she Two editions, totaling 300 pieces, have sold out. multi-stepped pro- of people for a long time to come,” stalled at the gallery owner’s home, for sale, he cess of bronze cast- said Dan. “Women and children, his life changed. Astounded that asked, or is she Dan sent a 22-inch piece from his Corrotoman liv- ing. A mold maker some coming in for checkups and someone could sit among that beauty not? Dan here would ease his some for life-threatening conditions, all day and do what looked like noth- wrapped her up. ing room, and the Chicago hospital commissioned life, but the meticu- and they will see this sculpture, ing, Dan talked the owner into letting Years later, un- an eight-foot version for its four-story atrium.” lous Californians ‘Dance of Life.’ him work without pay to learn the aware of the understand his “At first the title seemed preten- trade. McAuliffe connection, a woman It vibrates, and then someone walks work and the smoothness it requires. tious, but now I like it. Not only does At the library he pored over art bought another casting of “Passage” by and gets that vibration.” His sculpture is in 10 galleries coast the sculpture convey the relationship books. Not only did he prove to be a to help her cope with grief. Her hus- He works slowly with oil-based to coast. Recently, he sent brochures between mother and child, but it has natural seller of art, but he discovered band, she said, had just been killed in clay, one pea-sized clump at a time, to a dozen more. One, lying forgotten the sculptural aspect to it. The that he could have someone bronze- a plane crash. adding, removing, pressing, pinching, on the desk at the Mary Bell Gallery mother is swinging the child. The cast the clay sculptures he’d created If a buyer feels the spark, it’s be- smashing, smoothing. He starts with- in Chicago, was spied by the building child will then swing her child, from as a hobby. cause Dan has felt it first. On the shelf out destination; the clay guides the designer of a women’s and children’s generation to generation. ‘Dance of The first was an elongated lady in a in what the McDermotts call the way to his long and elegant women, hospital under construction. He was Life’ came to me.” picture hat. It was the time of the Chal- “nerve center” of their Lively home – their heads disproportionately small captured by “Dance of Life.” For Dan and his sculpture, the lenger explosion and Dan told only a small room encompassing his and lacking facial characteristics. A mother-and-child sculpture sug- dance continues.
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went beyond military structure. He started me on a After wallowing around the Pacific for four and a Christ, alone art holy” — it meant that all that is quest for deep religious spiritualism. half days on the MSTS Barrett, I washed ashore. At holy is holy in and through him. It is through Christ When Kelly was informed by the sergeant major Camp Smith, Oahu, I was told that I was on permanent that the sanctity of God is communicated and re- by of the Second Marine Division that I was up for loan to the U.S. Air Force and would be stationed at vealed to the world. If then, we are to be holy, Christ transfer, he asked if he could help me find my next Hickham Field, across from Honolulu International must be holy - and wholly - in us. John Howard Farmer tour of duty. That rugged old handle-bar-mustached Airport. I was assigned to the space-available unit for In First Corinthians Paul said: “To those who are pastor, Irvington Baptist Church sergeant major and the priest enjoyed mutual respect. MATS (Military Air Transport Service). My job was to called, Christ Jesus is the power of God and the Kelly sat me down and talked to me about some of enable lads and lasses to take leave stateside on mili- wisdom of God. Jesus has become for us God-given Held in the hand of God the places a Marine might be assigned. He spun tales tary aircraft. My bonus was that I also got to fly on my wisdom, justice, sanctification and redemption; so Shortly after finishing basic training, I was as- days off with that as it is written, ‘let him who takes pride take signed to the Base Protestant Chapel at Camp the 1502nd pride in the Lord.’” Lejeune, N.C., as a chaplain’s assistant. Though I Air Transport It took me years to accept the fact that this meant worked with several Baptist, Jewish, Lutheran and Corrotoman Baptist Squadron, a that I had to consent to such cooperation and that I Presbyterian ministers, my superior officer was military air could only do so with the administration of divine Captain Francis W. Kelly (USN). Father Kelly, or Lancaster traffic link grace. Padre, as he was affectionately known, was a de- from Hawaii The little Italian farmer-pope stood the church on vout Roman Catholic with the largest heart of any to Australia. I its ear and shook me loose. From the love demon- minister with whom I had ever shared a religious managed to get to some of the spots Kelly had de- strated by Father Kelly, through my time in the South conversation. scribed. Pacific, through the reign of Pope John, I had found The other assistants, primarily Catholic, would My enlistment concluding, I took my USMC structure and freedom enough to go forth on my own take leave almost every weekend. I had no car, no discharge at Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. spiritual quest. I had good teachers and time to ab- money, so I spent most weekends on base. Chap- It was a particularly difficult period of my life. I sorb all that life had offered. I am a better Baptist lain Kelly would sometimes press me into service was a church-raised kid who was pursued from an than I might have been. as an altar boy, a strange title for a redneck Baptist early age by the Hound of Heaven. Plowing out of All I have to do is enter a holy sanctuary to pray lad from a blue collar south Richmond family. my teen years was rough Farmering. and seek God’s grace and I come away with a bless- Kelly was a Philadelphia priest who became a of the South Pacific so specific that I could see I sought spiritual refuge at St. Mary’s Catholic Church ing from each experience. In cathedrals, synagogues, World War II South Pacific hero. His story is better the swaying palms and hear the waves crashing on at the edge of China Town and began a concentrated creek-side chapels with foot-wash-tubs on the porch, told in Guadalcanal Diary, by Richard Tregaskis the beaches. Clearly, he wanted me to see for my- catechism study and a new awareness of Latin. My to metropolitan mega churches, I have sat, listened, (Random House, N.Y., 1943), than by the likes of self. Remember, I had only just been out of Virginia Marine career was during the Papacy of John 23rd, aka sang, prayed, cried and learned that God alone is me. Because he was well remembered and appreci- because of the Marines. Hawaii? Where was that? Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, 1881-1963. truly holy. I’m still working on me, because he’s ated by many veterans as well as GIs still in service, The chaplain made a few phone calls. I was soon During an early mass the singing captured me. My still working on me. I had privy to letters, office visits and phone conver- standing at the barracks door getting my farewell coach and tutor, Brother James, explained that when Oh, how I wish you could sing “Take time to be sations about how this Navy chaplain in Marine handshake from the sergeant major. we sang in the Gloria, Tu solus Sanctus — “Thou, O Holy” with me today. Maybe Sunday? greens had touched so many lives. Our relationship
Pastor 462-7780 St. Stephens Episcopal 747 Hull Neck Road, St. Andrews Presbyterian Baptist Sunday, September 12: Dr. Vaughan M. Cunningham, Pastor 6853 Northumberland Highway, Edwardsville; 580-7306 435 East Church Street, 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Assembly Sunday, September 12: Heathsville; 580-4555 Rev. Vernell M. Carter, Pastor Kilmarnock; 435-3948 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Rev. Jeffrey O. Cerar, Rector Sunday, September 12: Rev. Dr. Thomas R. Coye, Pastor Beulah Baptist 10 a.m., Bible Classes 11 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Worship Sunday, September 12: 10 a.m., Sunday School Sunday, September 12: 4448 Mary Ball Road, Lively; 9 a.m., Holy Eucharist, coffee follows 11 a.m., Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School Breakfast 462-5000 Wednesday, September 15: Sharon Baptist 12 noon, Women’s AA 9:50 a.m., Sunday School with nurs- 9:45 a.m., Sunday School, All Ages Rev. Ronald Dunaway, Pastor 1413 Lumberlost Road, Heathsville United Methodist 11 a.m., Worship 7 p.m., Fellowship and Sharing Weems; 438-6659 ery 39 Courthouse Road, Heathsville Sunday, September 12: Thrift Shop: Sermon: “So Much To Do 10 a.m., Sunday School Kilmarnock Baptist Rev. Rodney D. Waller, Pastor 580-3630; James B. Godwin, Pastor: (II Kings 20: 1-7) Sunday, September 12: Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 Sunday, September 12: 11 a.m., Worship 65 East Church Street p.m. Thursday, September 16: Kilmarnock; 435-1703 9:30 a.m., Church School 9 a.m., Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Session Bethany Baptist Church 11 a.m., Morning Worship Trinity Episcopal 10 a.m., Worship Rt. 360, Callao Bill and Mary Dell Sigler, Pastors 4:30 p.m., Choir Thursday, September 9: Wednesday, September 15: 8484 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster U 804-529-6890 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Senior Out Reach The Rev. Scott A. West, Rector Henderson nited Methodist Wesley Presbyterian Rev. Kori Kiss 6 p.m., Exercise Class 72 Henderson Drive, Callao Friday, September 10: Day Sunday, September 12: 1272 Taylor Creek Rd. Sunday, September 12: 1 p.m. Mid-Day Bible Study 529-6769; Rev. Sue Ann Salmon, Weems, 438-5853 5:30 p.m., Exercise Class 9:30 a.m., Worship Service Pastor 10 a.m., Sunday School 7:30 p.m., Evening Bible Study Adult Sunday School for children following Sunday, September 12: 11 a.m., Worship Sunday, September 12: Sunday, September 12: 9:45 a.m., Sunday School and Youth service 9 a.m., Worship Wednesday, September 15: 10 a.m., Sunday School, all ages 10:15 a.m., Sunday School 7 p.m., Prayer 11 a.m., Morning Worship Smithland Baptist Wicomico Parish 11 a.m., Worship, traditional Monday, September 13: Children and Adult 1047 Walnut Point Road 5191 Jessie duPont Memorial High- U Calvary Baptist 5:30 p.m., Exercise Class Heathsville; 580-2843 way Irvington nited Methodist 490 East Church Street 7 p.m., Boy Scout Troop Sunday, September 12: 26 King Carter Drive, Irvington other Wicomico Church; 580-6445 438-6800; Rev. John Durkovich, Kilmarnock; 435-1052 Tuesday, September 14: 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Rev. W. Scott Dillard, Rector Denominations Sunday, September 12: 10:30 a.m., WMU 11 a.m., Worship Pastor Sunday, September 12: Saturday, September 11: 8:45 a.m., Church School 5 p.m., Budget & Finance Committee Wednesday, September 15: 8 a.m., Communion, breakfast fol- 10 a.m., Devotions 6 p.m., Exercise Class 7:30 p.m., Prayer and Bible Study 8 p.m., AA Calvary Pentecostal lows Sunday, September 12: 10:15 a.m., Worship with Commu- Wednesday, September 15: 10 a.m., Sunday School with nursery John’s Neck Road, Weems nion 5 p.m., Supper White Stone Baptist 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 438-5393; Thelma Jones, Pastor 517 Chesapeake Drive 10 a.m., Communion 11 a.m., Worship 7 p.m., Radio Broadcast, 101.7 FM 5:45 Youth Choir & Purpose Driven 11 a.m., Coffee Hour 7:45 a.m., Radio Broadcast, 101.7 Wednesday, September 15: Life Class Dr. W. Dennis Martin, Pastor Thursday, September 16: FM White Stone: 435-1413 Wednesday, September 15: 7:30 p.m., Choir 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal 10 a.m., Healing Service, Commu- Sunday, September 12: Thursday, September 16: [email protected] 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Claybrook Baptist Sunday, September 12: nion Kilmarnock United Methodist 2242 Weems Road, 6 p.m., Exercise Class Thrift Shop: 89 East Church Street, Kilmarnock 11 a.m., Worship Nursery Provided at 9:45 & 11 a.m. 7 p.m., Praise and Worship Weems; 438-5570 Lebanon Baptist Field 9:30-10 a.m., Church Library open 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wed., Fri., Sat. 435-1797; (Elevator access) Rev. Daniel Mochamps, Interim Carlton Milstead, Pastor Rev. Deborah T. Marion, Pastor Wednesday, September 15: 9:45 a.m., Sunday School for all ages St. James 7:30 p.m., Worship Pastor Sunday, September 12: 11 a.m., Worship Anglican/Episcopal Sunday, September 12: Sunday, September 12: Lebanon Monday, September 13: 9 a.m., Early Worship Chesapeake Christian Center Rt. 14 at 626, Mathews County 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday School 7 p.m., Boy Scout Troop 235 Rev. William T. Kump, 757-244-7955 Irvington Road, Irvington 11 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m., Worship Service Tuesday, September 14: Roger Murch 436-9355 Rehoboth United Thursday, September 9: 7 p.m., Evening Worship Providence 7:30 p.m., Choir Practice 1928 Prayer Book, 1940 Hymnal Methodist Parish 7 p.m., Bible Study Tuesday, September 14: 10 a.m., Sunday School Wednesday, September 15: Sunday, September 12: 435-1792; Rev. Edward Roland, Sunday, September 12: 7 p.m., Pastor Search Committee 5 p.m., Loyalty Supper followed by a 7 p.m., Emmas Meeting Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity Pastor 10 a.m., Worship Mtg. business meeting 10 a.m., “Exploring the Bible” (Study) Larry Burian, Associate Minister Wednesday, September 15: Norwood Willie Chapel Baptist Christian Science Society 510 Merry Point Road, Lancaster 11 a.m., Morning Prayer and Sunday, September 12: Lancaster Women’s Building, 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting 9:45 a.m., Worship Service Sermon Bluff Point 7:45 p.m., Choir Rehearsal 11 a.m., Sunday School 462-5500; Rev. Michael Reed, Pastor Route 3, Lancaster Rose Curry, Associate Minister 10 & 11 a.m., Child Care Provided 11 a.m., Worship Sunday, September 12: Coan Baptist Lighthouse Baptist Sunday, September 12: Noon, Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m., Service and Sunday Heathsville; 580-2751 Independent 9:30 a.m., Sunday School lutheran Mila School Rev. Robert Lee Farmer, Minister 7022 Jessie DuPont Memorial High- 11:15 a.m., Prayer and Praise 9:45 a.m., Worship Lesson/Sermon: Substance Sunday, September 12: way 11:30 a.m., Worship with Commu- 10:45 a.m., Sunday School Wednesday, September 15: Apostles Lutheran Rehoboth 10 a.m., Sunday School Wicomico Church, nion Main Street, Gloucester; 693-9098 7:30 p.m., Testimony Meeting 11 a.m., Worship 435-2435 9:45 a.m., Worship Wednesday, September 15: Sunday, September 12: Church of Deliverance Tuesday, September 14: Dr. M. R. Shuman, Pastor 7:30 p.m., Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Coffee Fellowship 9:15 a.m., Sunday School Wicomico 3734 Mary Ball Road, Lively; 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary Choir Sunday, September 12: 10:30 a.m., Worship Rehearsal 10 a.m., Sunday School Church of god 10 a.m., Sunday School 462-0553 Wednesday, September 15: 11 a.m., Worship/Children’s Church Good Shepherd Lutheran 11 a.m., Worship Rev. Donald O. Conaway, Pastor 7 p.m., Prayer/Bible Study 6 p.m., Worship 2 miles North of Callao on Hwy. 202 Wednesday, September 15: Sunday: September 12: Tibitha Church of God Callao; 529-5948 3:30 p.m., Choir-Bluff Point 10 a.m., Sunday School Corrottoman Baptist Wednesday, September 15: 7 p.m., Prayer and Bible Study 991 Fleeton Road, Reedville Rev. Michael Ramming, Pastor 11 a.m., Worship 48 Ottoman Ferry Road, Ottoman 453-4972; Sunday, September 12: White Stone 7 p.m., Worship 462-5674; Land deeded 1834 Choir Rehearsal afterward United Methodist Nursery Provided for all Services Ben F. Stultz, Interim Pastor 8:30 a.m., Worship accompanied by Wednesday, September 15: Rev. Frank G. Schwall Jr., Pastor Home Phone 453-6647 118 Methodist Church Road, 7 p.m., Prayer and Bible Study Sunday School White Stone; 435-3555 Thursday, September 9: Maple Grove Baptist Sunday, September 12: 9:30 a.m., Coffee fellowship 10 am., Exercise Group Windmill Point Road, Foxwells Rev. Richard Scott Gordon, Pastor Holy Tabernacle of God 10 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Adult Bible Study Merry Point Road, Lancaster Saturday, September 11: Richard C. Newlon, Minister 11 a.m., Sunday School Friday, September 10: Wednesday September 15: 9 a.m., Fit for Life Exercise Class Elder Nancy Pinn, Pastor 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Church Picnic Sunday, September 12: 7 p.m., Study Group 12 noon, Bag Lunch & Bible Study Sunday, September 12: 10 a.m., Sunday School Sunday, September 12: Sunday, September 12: “Purpose Driven Life” 10 a.m., Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Sunday School for All 11 a.m., Worship Wednesday, September 15: Living Water Lutheran 9:45 a.m., Adult Bible Study Ages Kilmarnock United Methodist 11 a.m., Worship Service 11:30 a.m., Morning Worship Morattico Baptist 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting and children’s Mon.-Fri: 1—3 p.m., Emergency 11 a.m., Morning Worship activities 89 E. Church St. Noon, Library open 4:30 p.m., Deacons’ Meeting 924 Morattico Church Road, Sam Simonovich 7 p.m., AA Food Bank 5:30 p.m., Business Meeting Kilmarnock; 435-3623 Warsaw Church of God 529-6269 Tuesday, September 14: Rev. Craig Smith, Pastor Hope Alive Christian Center 6:30 p.m., Ice Cream Social 15 Church Lane, Warsaw Saturday, September 12: 11 a.m., United Methodist Women’s 149 Queen Street, Monday, September 13: Organized January 7, 1778 333-4951; Rev. Danny Deuell Sr. 2nd Saturday of Each Month Luncheon Meeting Sunday, September 12: Tappahannock; 443-5165 4 p.m., Exercise Group Sunday, September 12: 5-6 p.m., Worship Service 7:45 p.m., Church Council Pete and Pam Sullivan, Pastors Tuesday, September 14: 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday School Wednesday, September 15: 11 a.m., Worship Trinity Lutheran Thursday, September 9: 4 p.m., Exercise Group 11 a.m., Morning Worship 8:15 a.m., Fellowship Breakfast at 6 p.m., Prayer Wednesday, September 15: Woman’s Club Building, Virginia the Alley Cafe 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary Choir Mount Vernon Baptist Street Sunday, September 12: Rehearsal 269 James Wharf Road 7 p.m., Worship 9 a.m., Fit for Life Exercise Class 9:30 a.m., Sunday School Urbanna; 758-4257 4 p.m., Grief Support Group Wednesday, September 15: White Stone; 435-1272 Luther Baugham, Pastor 10:30 a.m., Worship 4 p.m., Exercise Group Rev. Robert H. Sutherland Jr., Pastor Church of god 7 p.m., Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, September 15: Sunday, September 12: Thrift Shop: 7 p.m., Gold Diggers Sunday, September 12: 9 a.m., Worship Noon, Prayer 7:30 p.m., Prayer/Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Church School Grace Episcopal 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tues., Fri., Sat. 7 p.m., Worship 11 a.m., Worship 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thurs. Fairfi elds Baptist 303 South Main Street, methodist Northern Neck Religious www.fairfi eldsbaptist.org New Friendship Baptist Kilmarnock; 435-1285 presbyterian Society & Friends (Quakers)
To the cause of the church, this page is contributed in part by the following: Currie Funeral Home, Inc. Kilmarnock Antique Gallery 116 Church St. Lynn & Steve Bonner Kilmarnock www.virginia-antiques.com Member FDIC www.mcginneschevy.com Service Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Sept. 9, 2004 • B3 Obituaries Beulah Baptist hosts
Lawrence Herbert E. ber 5, 2004. Air Force, 453rd Bomb Squad- Mrs. Packett was the widow of ron during World War II. school supply drive H. Harding Hickman Sr. Randall W. Packett Sr. She was a He was predeceased by a sister, The Beulah Baptist Church, its The supply drive served over 35 lifelong member of Warsaw Bap- Betty Jewell Harvey, and a members, Sunday School and Youth area children. They were distributed WEEMS—Lawrence Haynie WICOMICO CHURCH—Her- tist Church and a board member brother, Reed Robertson. Advisory Board recently collected to the children during a “Back to “Lick” Harding, 70, of Weems bert Edward Hickman Sr., 73, of Richmond County Museum. He is survived by his wife of funds to help area children with School Picnic and Activity Day” died September 1, 2004, at died August 27, 2004, at the resi- She is survived by two sons 63 years, Ernestine Sanders Rob- school supplies. The church raised last Friday. McGuire Veterans Hospital in dence of his daughter, Patricia. and daughters-in-law, Randall W. ertson; a niece, Pamela Messick; $300. The coordinators thanked Dea. Richmond. Mr. Hickman was born Feb- Packett Jr. and Cynthia Packett, a nephew, Andrew Jewell; and Coordinators Lorie Lee and Leon Laws, superintendent of Mr. Harding was born Feb- ruary 9, 1931, in Westmoreland and Ira J. and Susan Packett, all other nieces and nephews. Carole Kelley purchased supplies Sunday School; assistant pastor ruary 9, 1934, in Northum- County to James and Evangeline of Warsaw; two sisters, Dorothy A funeral service was held Sep- and packaged bags, some which Rev. Tammy Veney, Youth Advi- berland County to Morris and Pearson. He attended Westmo- B. Ferguson of South Boston and tember 3 at Cobham Park Baptist were geared towards each grade sory Board president; and cookout Lenora Campbell Harding. He reland County public schools Frances B. Carter of Warsaw; four Church with burial in the church level and other miscellaneous supply coordinators Ida Carter and Montay also received parental guid- and joined Grant’s Hill Baptist grandchildren, Douglas, Murphy, cemetery. bags for high school students. Carter. ance from Jennie Glascoe and Church. Jacob and Emily Packett; and Memorials may be made to the J.C. Wildy Sr. He married Dorothy Elizabeth a great-grandchild, Carter Ann Cobham Park Cemetery fund, c/o He attended Northumberland Nash May 3, 1952. Packett. Wainwright Sanders, 1439 Well- St. Andrews breakfast County public schools and He was employed at the Naval Funeral services were held fords Wharf Road, Warsaw, VA enlisted in the U.S. Army, Surface Warfare Center in Dahl- September 8 at Warsaw Baptist 22572. serving with the 101st Air- gren and was a longtime farmer Church. Interment was in the Welch Funeral Home in to open Sunday School borne Division at Fort Camp- in Westmoreland and Northum- church cemetery. Warsaw handled the arrange- bell, Ky. berland counties. He became a Memorials may be made to ments. St. Andrews Presbyterian to experience Bible stories. He married Doris Fisher of dairyman at Curles Neck Farm Richmond County Museum, P.O. Church in Kilmarnock will host Grades one to four and ages Weems in 1956. near Richmond and was later Box 884, Warsaw, VA 22572. “A Taste of Sunday School” three to kindergarten will He was first a member of employed by Overnight Trans- Welch Funeral Home in Rev. Ronald beginning with breakfast on follow the second year We Shiloh Baptist Church and later portation. Warsaw handled the arrange- Sunday, September 12, at 9 Believe curriculum, “God’s moved to Sharon Baptist where He was predeceased by his ments. L. Woodruff a.m. in the church’s fellow- Grace is Sufficient.” he served on the trustee board wife and two children, Dorothy ship hall. Rev. Tom Coye will Team teaching includes Bible and cemetery committee and Mae Hickman Diggs and Roy LIVELY—Rev. Ronald Lee welcome visitors and current story telling, worship, mis- was instrumental in many Edward Hickman. Thomas E. Pavey Woodruff, 72, of Lively died members. sions, music, art and learning improvements of the church. He is survived by six children, August 31, 2004. After breakfast, Sunday centers. Infants to two-year- He was first employed by Margaurite Ward of Highland REEDVILLE—Thomas He was a graduate of the school classes will meet for the olds will be cared for by two Standard Products as a fisher- Springs, Aldeline Ball, Barbara Edward Pavey, 81, of Reedville, University of North Carolina first time this season. Members paid child care providers. There man and cook. He later began a Butler and Herbert Hickman Jr., formerly of Richmond died at Chapel Hill and Philadel- and guests pick a class to try also will be a mini Bible lesson plumbing career with D.G. Jen- all of Wicomico Church, Patricia peacefully August 23, 2004. phia Divinity School, and was out. for older toddlers in the nurs- kins and then with E.A. Fisher. Moore of Richmond and Van- Mr. Pavey served in World War ordained in December 1955. St. Andrews has had past ery. He established L.H. Harding essa Hickman of Philadelphia; a II and the Korean War. He was He received a second master’s success with it’s adult and For teenagers and adults, there Plumbing and Electrical which daughter-in-law, Annie Hickman; part of the Normandy invasion. degree from General Theolog- children’s Christian education will be a new class in addition operated for over 30 years. three sons-in-law, Willie Ward, He was retired from the U.S. ical Seminary in New York, programs, which have included to traditional Bible study and He served as a Kilmarnock Tyrone Ball and Bernice Butler; Navy and Naval Air Reserve. N.Y. graded classes for children the Inquirers class. It concerns auxiliary policeman and on a brother, Melvin Pearson; four He retired from E.I. Dupont Rev. Woodruff served 41 from pre-school age to middle Christian spirituality in every- the Lancaster County Board of sisters, Beatrice Pearson of Bal- after 40 years of service. years in the Episcopal parish school; adult classes range day life and will discuss the Taxation. timore, Lucille Pearson, Doris He was a member of the VFW ministry, including the position from traditional Bible study theme “What on earth am I here He is survived by his wife, Pearson and Annette Purce of and Sons of the Confederacy. of Dean of the Cathedral of St. to contemporary issues facing for?” based on The Purpose Doris; two daughters and a son- Fredericksburg; a sister-in-law, He was a member of Friend- Luke and St. Paul in Charles- Christians, called the Inquir- Driven Life by Rick Warren. in-law, Pat and Mike Thomp- Joan Streets of Montross; 20 ship Baptist Church in Burgess. ton, S.C., and rector of St. ers Class; and a Vacation Bible “This new class is an impor- son Sr. and Lydia Harding; grandchildren; 21 great-grand- He is survived by his wife, James’ Church in West Hart- School. tant expansion of our education three sons and daughters-in- children; two close friends, Myrtle Balderson Pavey; a sister, ford, Conn. This year, a new class for ministry,” says Rev. Coye. “It law, Kevin and Penny Harding, Onetia Norris and Isaac Rice; and Frances Pavey Parker of Rich- Before retiring, Rev. Wood- youth in grades five to seven will help participants apply Bib- Karl and Meshell Harding and many nieces, nephews and other mond; two stepdaughters and ruff served as rector of St. will use the new bible Quest lical teachings to their lives in a Karlide and Barbara Ann Har- friends. stepsons-in-law, Dolly Brooks Mary’s Whitechapel in Lively curriculum, which invites youth personal way.” ding; extended family, Maxine A funeral service was held Sep- Roberts and David Roberts of and Trinity Episcopal Church Graddy and Craig Mickles; tember 1 at Mount Olive Baptist Powhatan, and Barbara Brooks in Lancaster. “The mental nature of physical troubles, and 12 grandchildren, Tanya, Lisa, Church in Wicomico Church with Farrow and James Farrow of He was a member of Rotary Mike, Kimberly, Bobby, Ty, Rev. Dwight E. Seawood offi ciat- Mechanicsville; six grandchil- International, the Lancaster their spiritual remedy” Karl, Desmond, Anthony, Kali- ing. Interment was in the church dren, Pamela Phillips, David County Democratic Party and is the topic of this week’s sha, Karlide Jr. and Khalia; two cemetery. Farrow, Alison Cockrell, James had a longtime interest in inter- Christian Science Sentinel Program great-grandchildren, De’Avion Berry O. Waddy Funeral Home Farrow, David Gray Roberts Jr. faith issues. and Jaden; two sisters and a near Lancaster handled the and Jason Farrow; nine great- He is survived by his wife, Now airing on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. brother-in-law, Genevieve and arrangements. grandchildren, Corey and Paige Karen B. Woodruff; four chil- Tune in Sunday, Sept. 12 on WKWI Bay 101.7 FM Charles Nell and Elizabeth Phillips, Zachery, Shane, Mad- dren, Katherine, David and Harrison; three brothers and elyn and Benaiah Farrow, Tyler Sarah Woodruff and Rachel two sisters-in-law, Billy and Audrey K. Meyer and Conner Roberts and Aaron Carlson; two stepchildren, Yvette Harding, Warren Har- Cockrell; and two nieces and a Angela and Stephanie Burnett; ding and Monroe and Evelyn LIVELY—Audrey K. Meyer, nephew. three grandchildren, William LIVING WATER LUTHERAN CHURCH Peterson; five aunts and two 92, widow of Henry J. “Jack” A memorial service was held Woodruff, Erica, Daniel and Each month: 5-6 pm uncles; brothers and sisters-in Meyer died August 31, 2004, at at Broadus Memorial Baptist David Carlson; his children’s law, Vestila Carter, Raleigh and her home. Church in Richmond on Septem- mother, Edith Conyers Wood- 2nd Saturday~Worship Service Thelma Fisher, Arnold and Ora Mrs. Meyer was predeceased ber 24. ruff; and a stepbrother, John Fisher, Vivian Bea, Keith and by a daughter, Elizabeth Joanne In lieu of fl owers, contributions Woodruff. 4th Saturday~Communion Service Geraldine Avery and Charles Drudik. may be made to Broadus Memo- A Service of Burial was Services located inside Fisher; devoted friends Car- She is survived by a son and rial Baptist Church. held September 4 at St. Mary’s Kilmarnock United Methodist Church roll Waters, Matthew Gaskins, daughter-in-law, Henry J. Meyer Whitechapel in Lively with 89 E. Church St. • Kilmarnock Oneal Fisher and Mickey Jr. and Joan Meyer; four grand- Rev. Scott West officiating and P.O. Box 818 • Kilmarnock, VA 22482 • 435-2005 • 529-6269 Taylor; and many nieces, sons, two with spouses, Brett H. Thomas A. Rt. Rev. David C. Jones as cel- www.livingwaterchapel.org nephews, cousins and other Colter, Clifford S. and Manola ebrant. friends. Colter, Henry J. Meyer III and Robertson Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorials A funeral service was held Corrie Meyer, and Robert J. may be made to Diocese of Vir- September 4 at Sharon Baptist Meyer; and two great-grandchil- WARSAW —Thomas A. ginia, Attn: Shrine Mont Foun- Church in Weems with Rev. dren, Kevin and Audrey Rose “T.A.” Robertson Jr., 85, of dation, 110 W. Franklin Street, PEPPER Rodney D. Waller officiating. Colter. Warsaw died September 1, 2004. Richmond, VA 23220. Interment was in the church Funeral services were private. Mr. Robertson retired from is a nine year old neutered male cat who originally cemetery. Pallbearers were Per- Arrangements were handled by Southwestern Life Insurance came from the Atlanta Humane Society. nell Waddy, Leo Lomax, James Currie Funeral Home in Kilmar- Company. He is affectionate and likes to Smith Jr., Michael York, Earl nock. He was a member of Cobham Gospel concert, be around people. Hooper and Albert Wildy Jr. Park Baptist Church and the He would be happiest in a Honoraries were Luther Carter Northern Neck Historical Soci- other activities home without very young and Matthew Gaskins Sr. Marie B. Packett ety. children or dogs. Campbell Funeral Home in He was a charter member of set at Bethany To know more about Pepper Kilmarnock handled the WARSAW—Marie Bell Pack- the Richmond County Rescue or to see... Call 435-7116 arrangements. ett, 77, of Warsaw, died Septem- Squad and served in the 8th Army The fourth annual Gospel on the Green will be held at Bethany The Lancaster Animal shelter has a number of beautiful Baptist Church in Callao on Sep- animals hoping for their “forever” home. Please visit our tember 18 from 1 to 6 p.m. shelter before making a decision on a companion animal. Performers include Ricky The Animal Welfare League pays for the sterilization of Son, grandson Wilkins, Bob Stone and the Vir- any animal adopted from a Northern Neck shelter. Traveling revival follows ginia Gospel Singers, My Broth- Call Joyce 462-0091 for whereabouts of these and many return home er’s Keeper, 11:21 Club, Poodle other animals. The Purpose Driven Life the Clown, Faron Hamblin and MEMBERS, AD SPONSORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND SHOP for Beulah Friends, Gospelaires, Reunion 4 DONATIONS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED. WE ALWAYS The five purposes detailed Tappahannock with Rev. Steve and Jack France and Family. NEED KITTEN, CAT, PUPPY AND DOG FOOD FOR THE LESS in the New York Times best- Taylor speaking. The Tuesday, Baptist services A children’s fi shing derby and seller, The Purpose Driven Life, September 14, session will be other activities are planned. FORTUNATE WHO CALL UPON US FOR ASSISTANCE. THE become the messages in a at Bethany Baptist in Callao Family and Friends Day will There will be food and soft NEED IS GREATER THAN THE SUPPLY. revival to be held throughout with Rev. Neale Schools speak- be held at Beulah Baptist drinks for all. THIS AD SPONSORED BY: JUDIE ORRELL the region sponsored by the ing. The Wednesday, Septem- Church in Lively on Septem- Bring a lawn chair. Activities Kirkland Grove Committee of ber 15, meeting is at Shiloh ber 19. will move indoors if it rains. the Rappahannock Baptist Baptist near Burgess with Rev. The 11:30 a.m. service will Association. Willard Bowen speaking. The be led by guest minister Wil- The series starts Sunday, Sep- series concludes on Thursday, liam Lee of Grace Bible Fel- tember 12, at Kirkland Grove September September 16 , at lowship. He is the son of Louis A PURPOSE DRIVEN REVIVAL Camp near Heathsville with Warsaw Baptist with Rev. T. W. and Shirley Lee of Nuttsville. Rev. Donald Bowen speaking. Morris speaking. Music will be rendered by On Monday, September 13, it The meetings will start at 7:15 the Beulah Men’s Chorus. The Date Location Speaker moves to Beale Memorial in p.m. and will also feature music. evening service will begin at 3 p.m. with guest minister Sunday 9/12 Kirkland Grove Camp, Heathsville Rev. Donald Bowen Rev. Johnny Laws, pastor of the Church of God by Faith Monday 9/13 Beale Memorial, Tappahannock Rev. Steve Taylor Sharon Baptist to host in Sodus, New York. He is the grandson of Ida Laws of Tuesday 9/14 Bethany Baptist, Callao Rev. Neale Schools Lively. Women’s Conference Music will be rendered by the Wednesday 9/15 Shiloh Baptist, Burgess Rev. Willard Bowen Sharon Baptist Church in start and success of being a Mt. Olive Mass Choir directed Weems will host Women’s Con- woman in ministry in Lancster by minister Jackson Black- Thursday 9/16 Warsaw Baptist, Warsaw Rev. T. W. Morris ference 2004 on September 17 County. stone. and 18. The theme for the Minister Sandy Henderson second annual confernece is will lead a workshop entitled Each service will start at 7:15 p.m. and will also feature outstanding music. “I Am Somebody” -Proverbs “Self Esteem,” elder Janie 31:10-The Virtuous Woman. Mitchell will lead a workshop Pastor Theresa Sutherlin and entitled “Where Do I Fit In?” The book “The Purpose Driven Life” is the life-message of Rick the Lebanon Community and minister Mona Lisa Veney Warren, founding pastor of Saddleback Church in California. A manifesto Church family of Saluda will will lead a workshop entitled Kathy Ryan Juron for Christian living in the 21st century, the book has been used by many bless the 7 p.m. worship ser- “Born to Die.” 804-435-0799 vice on September 17. Lunch also will be served. churches participating in nationwide 40 Days of Purpose campaigns. Activities open September 18 At 4 p.m., everyone is invited at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast and to a concert with musical guests This September, in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, the free registration. Laymetha Reed and the Sounds Get your kids involved! Minister Edith Rowena Dav- of Rapture. 5 purposes detailed in the New York Times bestseller, become the mes- enport of Mt. Vernon Baptist Local church listings sages in a revival being held throughout the region sponsored by the Church will deliver an histori- To register, call 438-6659 or are updated weekly. cal testimony of the struggle, 435-7025. There’s something to Kirkland Grove Committee of the Rappahannock Baptist Association. do for every member of your family! FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 804-333-9399 435-1701 .... this number will get you places! B4 • Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Sept. 9, 2004 Church Church to THE FOOT CENTER collect items Notes DR. NOEL P. P ATEL DR. WILLIAM W. E NG PODIATRIST PODIATRIST ■ Ladies to assemble for victims Cobham Park Baptist Church in Warsaw will host the Northern Neck of hurricane Ladies Seminar on September 24 New Non-Surgical Treatment for Corns & Calluses from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Septem ber Kilmarnock Baptist Church 25 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Having has been asked by the Cooper- • Bunions • Ingrown Nails & Warts a Heart for God is the topic. ative Baptist Fellowship of Vir- Jennifer Denning will be the guest ginia to be a collection point • Hammertoes • Heel & Arch Pain speaker and Lesley Speas will pro- for items needed by hurricane • Circulatory Problems vide special music. The registration victims in Florida. • Neuromas• Foot Ulcers fee is $20; preregister by Septem- The following items have ber 20 or pay at the door. Call Mae been requested. • Diabetic Foot Care Schools for more infor mation at Care boxes which may 453-3235. include a toothbrush, tooth- Route 200 • Gravatt Medical Center paste, bars of soap, shampoo, KILMARNOCK ■ Mission breakfast set razors, shaving cream, vita- Friendship Baptist Church in mins, over-the-counter pain OPEN Hartfi eld will meet at the Pi lot relievers, towel and wash cloth, Monday thru Friday House Restaurant in Top ping for insect repellent and feminine evening hours available breakfast on Saturday, Sepember hygiene products. 11, at 8:30 a.m. and have a mission Needed durable goods 435-1644 meeting after wards. The mission include paper products, dia- project will be for Laurel Shelter. pers, toilet paper, small On Sunday, September 12, at 11 reusable plastic containers, pre- a.m., Ron Hall will speak on estate mixed baby formula and ready- planning. to-eat baby food by the case, 16 and 8 penny nails, heavy duty Remembering Capt. Tompkins ■ tarps and disposable gloves. Series continues The church will accept items The Lancaster County Chapter of the United Daughters of the Tom Kinney will continue a fi ve- Confederacy recently visited the grave site of Capt. Tompkins in between 9 a.m. and noon part series entitled “The Wonders through Friday, September 17. Mathews County. At a brief service commemorat ing the ideals of Us” on Sunday, September 12, revered by Capt. Tompkins, Lyn Rudolph was welcomed as a at the Unitar ian Universalist Fel- new member. Her Confederate ancestor is First Sgt. James K. lowship of the Rappahannock. The Sturgess. Rudolph (left) receives her member ship certifi cate UUFR meets at 10:30 a.m. at the ♥ You will ♥ from chapter president Ann Carter. Woman’s Club of White Stone at OVE 560 Chesa peake Drive in White L Stone. ♥ the deals in the♥ ■ Ushers to be honored MARKETPLACE CLASSIFIEDS Family and Friends Day The Ushers of Sharon Baptist Church in Weems will celebrate their “Annual Day” on Sunday, Sep- set at Holy Tabernacle tember 12, at 4 p.m. All ushers are asked to come chesapeake Holy Tabernacle of God at author, will also be present to dressed in uniform. The musical medical group Merry Point will be observing sign copies of his new book, guest will be the Conaway Broth- Family and Friends Day begin- Hey Daddy, Read This. ers. ning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sep- His book is centered around CMG Family Medical Center, Kilmarnock tember 11. Families in the letters written to their dads ■ Honoring grandparents Announces Extended Hours church and friends are invited by people ages 8 to 80 from The Deaconess Ministry of Cal- Tuesday 8-6 to attend. all walks of life. It includes a vary Baptist Church will sponsor a The guest speaker is Wilena unique story about the late Der- Grandparents Day Program on Sep- Other hours: Hopson, supervisor of the rick B. Spencer of Lancaster tember 12 at 3 p.m. The guest min- M, W, F: 9-4:30 Patient Admissions Department as told through the eyes of his ister will be Rev. James Johnson at the Naval Medical Center mom, Arlene Spencer. of Lyells Chapel Baptist Church in Thursday 9-12 in Portsmouth. She will com- At WAVY TV 10, Roberts Haynesville. Dr. Brigitte Small and Dr. Jim Wright look ment on family, friends, gen- co-anchors three hours of news There will be a period of sharing uine love and togetherness in a day, including “Today,” the where folks may honor their grand- forward to caring for you and your family! the world we live in today. top-rated morning newscast in parents in their own special way. Call 435-2651 for an appointment. Guest singers for the event Hampton Roads, from 5 to 7 Grandparents and grandchildren of Today’s Family Physicians. are the Conaway Brothers of a.m. He also hosts the WAVY all ages are welcome. Church of Deliverance, Betty News 10 “Midday” show at Specializing in All of You.™ Henderson of Beulah Baptist noon and a half-hour talk show, ■ Preaching fi rst Church, Crystal Spencer of “Bottom Line,” airing Sunday Minister Kim Turner will deliver Calvary Community Church in mornings at 5:30. her fi rst sermon Saturday, Septem- Hampton, and the Holy Taber- ber 11, at 4 p.m. at Sharon Baptist nacle Choir. Elder Nancy Pinn is the Church in Weems. Turner has served Don Roberts, a news anchor pastor at Holy Tabernacle of the ministry since acknowledging for several shows on WAVY God. The church is on Merry the call and has committed herself TV 10 in Portsmouth and an Point Road, Lancaster. to study and preparation. For every age,
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August eased away as September study of God’s creation of man On Saturday, bingo was fol- crept in for residents at The Lan- and woman and the importance of lowed by a movie feature, “ The cashire last week. Monday, folks man’s relationship with the Lord Fighting Temptations,” a heart- demonstrated their baseball savvy and with one another. Residents warming comedy. in a game of baseball Stars. Charles later exhibited their artistic abili- On Sunday, White Stone Baptist Palmer took fi rst place with his ties, painting wooden crafts and Church led our worship service. • Obstetrics & High-Risk Obstetrics knowledge of the game with cha- designing mugs with which to dec- rade clues given for everyone to orate their rooms. Answers on • Accredited Ultrasoundjoy guess. During the afternoon, resi- On Thursday, folks laughed and dents watched “For Love of The sang at the sing-along, especially • Certified Nurse Midwifery Game,” starring Kevin Costner who enjoying “I Found My Thrill on Aging played the role of a baseball pitcher Blueberry Hill” and “Jimmy Crack who had to choose between the Corn.” Walter Cronkite was the Do seniors get a discount two loves of his life. Several res- feature topic in the afternoon as on fresh or salt water fi shing idents shed tears at the dramatic residents recalled the fi nesse with licenses? I just turned 65 and ending to this excellent movie. which he reported the news. Later, am wondering if I can get a On Tuesday, folks took a virtual T.J. our friendly canine visited. discount on a Virginia fi shing reality trip to Athens, Greece, in On Friday, folks enjoyed old- license. •Gynecology celebration of the recent Summer time hymns and the wonderful The Virginia Department of Olympics. It had been 108 years piano playing of Nancy Edney. Game and Inland Fisheries offers • Contraceptive Management since the fi rst Olympic games were Residents got a little exercise and a discount for a freshwater fi sh- held in Athens, to the return there challenged one another at bowling vitality• Health Promotion ing license for those 65 and older. this year for the summer events. in the afternoon; Noble Lee was Individuals who are 65 and older Bingo was the highlight of the the fi rst-place winner, followed by do not need a license for saltwa- afternoon. Mary Lindsey won the Elizabeth Folger in second place, ter fi shing. most rounds. and Mildred Carter and E velyn For more answers on aging, On Wednesday, Rev. Hall led a Walters tied for third. visit www. senior navigator. com • Menopause Management Churches . . . (continued from page B2) • Clinical Trials Thursday, September 9: Victory Temple Church 10:45 a.m., Praise/Worship Service 7 p.m., Bible Class 1252 Morattico Road & Children’s Church gr•Osteoporosis Detectionace & Treatment Saturday, September 11: Rev. Annie Gaskins, 462-5512 Nursery provided 9 a.m., Worship Service Sunday, September 12: 6 p.m., A.F.T.E.R. Hour for teens @ 10:30 a.m., Sabbath School 10 a.m., Sunday School Ministry Center St. Francis de Sales Catholic 11 a.m., Praise and Worship 151 East Church Street, Kilmarnock Friday, September 15: Ministry Center: Rev. James C. Bruse, Pastor 7 p.m., Bible Study Rt. 3, White Stone Saturday, September 11: White Stone Saturday, September 11: 4-4:40 p.m. Sacrament of Reconcilia- 9 a.m., Food Bank We’re here when you need us. Church of the Nazarene Monday, September 10: tion Ministry Center & Offi ce: 419 Rap- 5 p.m., Vigil 6:30 p.m., First Place Weight Loss pahannock Drive, White Stone; Program Sunday, September 12: Offi ce hrs: Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 11 a.m., Mass Tuesday September 14: 435-9886 7 p.m., Overcomer’s Outreach Make your appointment today! Monday - Friday Rev. Jim Jackson, Pastor 9 a.m., Mass Wednesday, September 15: Rev. Brad Grinnen, Pastor 5:45 p.m., Women’s Bible Study Tuesday, September 14 Worship Center: Chesapeake Acad- 4 to 5:15 p.m., Religious Education Thursday, September 16: emy Gymnasium, Steamboat Road, 7 a.m., Women’s Prayer Virginia Women’s Center has cared for women of the The Church of Jesus Christ Irvington 7:30 a.m., Men’s Breakfast at Lee’s of Latter-Day Saints Sunday, September 12: Restaurant Richmond area for decades. Many women from the Northern Corner of Rt. 3 & Devil’s Bottom Rd. 9:30 a.m., Sunday School, Sunday, September 12: Neck have also traveled to see us. Now the care you need – and 9:30 a.m., Meeting Tuesday & Wednesday: deserve – is closer to home. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Genealogical Library Golden Years Support Services Open to Public The Extra Hands Needed to remain Dr.Kay Stout provides women The Lord’s House independent in your own home 1027 Jessie duPont Memorial Hwy. of all ages and stages the full Burgess; 453-7773 Rev. Enid DeArmon • Doctor visits • home cleaning range of ob-gyn services in Thursday, September 9: • Library visits • transportation 7 p.m., Ministry Training • Seasonal shopping • lawn & yard maintenance Kilmarnock at 102 DMV Sunday, September 12: Kay Stout, M.D. 7 p.m., Worship • Grocery shopping • pet care - vet visits Drive. Call today to schedule Unitarian Universalist • automobile maintenance Fellowship of the Rappahan- and detailing your appointment with the most trusted provider in nock women’s healthcare: Virginia Women’s Center. Woman’s Club of White Stone 560 Chesapeake Drive Linda Baughan White Stone 758-4790; L. Lowrey PO Box 128 804-580-8519 Sunday, September 12: Wicomico Church, VA 22579 [email protected] (804) 436-8038 virginiawomenscenter.com 10:30 a.m., Worship Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Sept. 9, 2004 • B5
Two horses in southwest ARE YOU USING HEATING OIL? Heating Oil is one of the most cost effective heat sources, Virginia succumb to WNV but did you know that just a small leak from your tank can reduce the value of your property and The Virginia Department of thought that the cases this year Agriculture and Consumer Ser- might be earlier and more pollute your ground water? vices (VDACS) last week con- numerous than in previous Phoenix Technical Group, Inc., will conduct a leak test for firmed two more horses have years, but here we are at the your underground heating oil tank and/or farm tanks at no tested positive for West Nile first of September with only 8 cost. If a leak is found we can do the cleanup at absolutely Virus (WNV). This makes a cases, compared with 63 at this no cost because Phoenix is reimbursed through the Virginia total of eight positive horses time last year,” Dr. Garvin said. so far in 2004, and these are “This may only be a statistical Petroleum Storage Tank Fund. the first horses from Southwest anomaly, and the season could Why risk having your land polluted, when an inspection Tickets are available for upcoming railroad excursions through Virginia this year. still get a lot worse before the can prevent it? Call Mr. Perrin Gower at Phoenix to Virginia countryside. One was a mare from Wash- first hard freeze. If we experi- schedule a leak test today. ington County which died at the ence fewer cases this year, it PHOENIX TECHNICAL GROUP, INC. onset of the disease. She had may be because a higher per- Fall and holiday railroad been vaccinated twice in 2003, centage of horse owners have 804-769-9513 or Toll Free 866-998-2657 but not yet in 2004. The second had their horses vaccinated. Serving Rural Counties in Central Virginia was a 22-year-old mixed-breed Even so, I urge horse owners ecursions are scheduled mare from Roanoke. The horse, to continue to be vigilant about On October 16, 23 and 30 station in Dillwyn. The reenac- which had not been vaccinated, controlling mosquitoes, and I and again on December 4 and tors will provide living history had to be euthanized because of suggest that they check with 11 passenger excursions will presentations, and a skirmish the severity of her symptoms. their veterinarians about vac- return to the Buckingham is planned during each trip on Other positive cases have cinating. If we have a mild, Branch Railroad headquartered these days. occurred in Albemarle, Mont- wet fall, the mosquito season in Dillwyn. On each of the three days of gomery, Prince Edward and could extend well into October The trips will be sponsored operation of the October trips, Culpeper counties and the cities or November, and horses still by the Old Dominion Chapter there will be two trips per of Halifax and Suffolk. could benefit from vaccina- of the National Railway His- day. At 9:30 a.m. and at 1:30 According to Dr. Joseph tion.” torical Society as a public p.m. the train will depart for Garvin, Program Manager for For more information on West education project of its Old a three-and-a-half-hour round the VDACS Office of Labora- Nile Virus and how to protect Dominion Railway Museum. trip to New Canton on the tory Services, West Nile Virus humans and horses, visit Named the Autumn Leaf James River. Each trip will fea- has not spread as predictably www.vdacs.state.va.us/animals/ Rambler, the October trips are ture a view of the river. On this year as it has in the past. wnv,www.vdh.state.va.us/ times so that passengers may each of the two days of oper- “When we detected the first epi/wnvif, or www.aphis. enjoy the beautiful fall foliage ation in December, there will positive case in May, we usda.gov/lpa/issues/wnv/wnv. of the rolling hills and deep be six trips per day. At 9:30 forests through which the train a.m. the train will depart for will travel. Vintage rail coaches a 45-minute round trip to from the 1920s and open air Alpha. The train will operate on Jefferson addresses sightseeing cars will be fea- a 45-minute round trip sched- tured, pulled by a diesel loco- ule each hour (there will be motive from the 1950s. a 45-minute noontime break) election year issues The December trips, named with the last train arriving back the Santa Claus Train, feature in Dillwyn at 3:45 p.m. The Colonial Williamsburg web dation’s educational outreach. seasonal decorations on the Fares for the October trips site offers an unusual election- “Jefferson’s responses reveal that train and Santa Claus. Santa will be $22 for adults and year feature—an “interview” with issues facing voters today are will pass through the train on $1 for children 2- to 12-years Thomas Jefferson. In the weeks nearly the same as those facing cit- each trip with a complimen- old. The fare for the December prior to the November election, izens 200 years ago—war, voter tary treat for each boy and girl. trips will be $12 per passenger. Colonial Williamsburg interpreter apathy, public approval, budget Seating for these trips will be There is no charge for children Bill Barker, as President Thomas defi cits, political partisanship and in the coaches only. under 2 who do not occupy a Jefferson, will respond on camera the Electoral College,” said Rich- The Buckingham Branch seat. to questions that were pertinent ard McCluney, Royce R. and Kath- Railroad is a family-owned Tickets are available at the to presidential politics 200 years ryn M. Baker. freight railroad that serves a Old Dominion Railway ago—and today. “The feature is a creative way of number of Buckingham County Museum at 102 Hull Street in “Politics, Elections and the Pres- using today’s technology to make industries. It extends from its Richmond on Saturday from 11 idency: A Video Conversation with history come alive for students and headquarters in Dillwyn north- a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday Thomas Jefferson” includes 12 sep- the public. Teachers can involve ward for 17 miles to its con- from 1 to 4 p.m.; by writing the arate videotaped interview ques- students in current events and teach nection with the CSX system Old Dominion Chapter, NRHS, tions, with a new question and them the history of our nation’s Hartfi eld • (800) 408-AGCO www.fl eetbrothersva.com at the James River. P.O. Box 1771, Glen Allen, VA video clip added every few days beginnings.” Service-Quality-Integrity for 50 years. On October 16 and 23, pas- 23060; or by phone Saturday until the 2004 presidential elec- The interview is available at sengers may also enjoy visit- from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on tion. The feature supports Colo- www.history.org/Jefferson_elec ing the encampments of Civil Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at nial Williamsburg’s mission “that tions and includes questions and War reenactment groups at the 231-4324 or 800-451-6318. the future may learn from the past” answers in text version to accom- and was created as part of the foun- pany the video clips. THE RECORD ONLINE www.rrecord.com Tappahannock Airport It’s time. receives federal grant Save up to $1000 on qualifying new Carrier U.S. Senator George Allen maintaining a standard of excel- announced last week that the lence in safety and service.” systems. 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A new member of the you.” Canterbury, a continuing care board of directors of the Lan- “This is a calling,” said Bun- retirement community founded caster County Chamber of ting. “We can look at our jobs as in 1985 near Irvington. Commerce, he serves on the coming here to mow or coming “Stuart is eminently quali- public policy committee of the here to sweep, or we can look fied, has done an incredible Virginia Association of Non- at them as making someone’s job as the chief financial offi- profit Homes for the Aging life better. We work in our res- cer, has his finger on the pulse (VANHA), and is treasurer of idents’ homes. We are part of of the community, and is well the Piankatank Ruritan Club. their lives. respected by the staff and the He and his wife, Beth, live “We know their families, their residents,” said board chairman in Gloucester and have two situations, their problems, their Paul Sciacchitano. daughters, ages 6 and 4. They joys and sorrows, and to a large “One of RW-C’s initiatives are members of Providence extent, they know ours. They in its strategic plan is to be Baptist Church in Gloucester. would do just about anything the employer of choice on the “I can’t say enough about for any of us, and we would do Northern Neck,” continued Sci- Stuart A. Bunting Stuart,” said Nancy Harrison, just about anything for any of acchitano. “By choosing Stuart, resident services coordinator, them. Concentrate that on 165 the board demonstrates that one of the first employees acres, and that’s pretty neat. It’s RW-C is where people come tion of the strategic plan is of RW-C. “He is the easiest a privilege to work here.” not just for a job; they come moving RW-C from its first for a career.” two decades into its third. Bunting was part of the team “We are moving on what we of staff, residents and board think is a very viable plan,” said members that created RW-C’s Bunting, who has chosen “Sus- strategic plan for 2003-05. The tained Success” as a theme. six-point plan calls for RW-C “We have communicated the Your local Authorized Agent: to ensure long-term financial plan to the residents, the board success; provide a comprehen- makes timely reviews, and we Michael B. Callis sive array of older adult ser- make appropriate adjustments 8674 Mary Ball Rd. vices; become the employer of as we go. The plan is flexible choice in the Northern Neck; enough to adjust to change for Lancaster, Virginia provide modern and updated things we can’t anticipate.” 804-462-7631 From left are K.C. Troise, Rachel Gano, Marilyn Bryant and accommodations, amenities Chris McClintock. A Cobbs Creek native and and lifestyles; provide Mathews High School gradu- continuous quality improve- ate, Bunting earned a degree in ment of RW-C’s healthcare business administration from Gano joins Record delivery system; and continu- Campbell University in Buies ously seek appropriate collab- Creek, N.C., and an M.B.A. orative opportunities. from the University of North With the building of addi- Carolina at Greensboro. advertising staff tional free-standing cottages, He worked at Wachovia Bank YES... Rachael Gano of Reedville During her fi nal term, Gano renovation of the apartment and the Newport News Ship- joined the Rappahannock was an anchor and reporter building and the amenities in yard before joining RW-C in WE HAVE Record this week as an adver- for a statewide television news the Chesapeake Center, expan- 1999 as director of adminis- tising representative. show originating at the col- sion of staff and facilities for trative and financial services LONG TERM She fi lls a slot created when lege. She also edited and pro- the wellness program, purchase and treasurer of the corporate longtime ad manager Linda duced stories and operated of 52 adjacent acres, and and foundation boards. He was CARE INSURANCE Troise retired and was suc- advanced camera equipment. public-private collaboration to named senior vice president in ceeded by another staff She was the West Virginia optimize water and wastewater 2001 and interim chief execu- systems, the successful execu- AVAILABLE... member, Chris McClintock. State Fair Queen and youth tive officer on July 1. Southern Farm Bereau Life Insurance Company • Jackson, Mississippi 1100BB07 McClintock now manages representative in 2003, work- an advertising staff that ing with statewide media Call 435-0083 includes Marilyn Bryant, a outlets, giving speeches and veteran of 28 years in sales, presentations to large audi- Douglas Flemer elected Jimmie Crockett 877-483-4725 including nine years at the ences and creating the TOLL FREE Record; K.C. Troise, who has “AgVenture Trail,” an educa- to trust board of directors been an ad representative at the tional game for children. Record for 19 years and is also Gano has also worked as Bay Trust board chairman the company’s computer sys- a service representative with William A. Creager and presi- tems manager and webmaster, Civic Development Group in dent and chief executive offi- Buy your next car from Jim and Gano. Morgantown, W.Va., has been cer Robert C. Berry Jr. last Gano is a 2004 cum laude a tutor and mentor for learning week announced that Douglas graduate of West Virginia Uni- disabled children and volun- E. Flemer has been elected to versity where in just three teered with the American Red the board of directors. New CARS years she earned a B.S. degree Cross. Flemer recently completed a in journalism. The emphasis The former Rachael C. Wal- three- year term on the Bank or TRUCKS for her major was broadcast ters, she and Jonathan Hunter of Lancaster’s Westmoreland Pre-owned news and her minor was in Gano of Reedville were mar- advisory board. SUVs political science. ried in July. “We feel very fortunate to have community leaders such email as Flemer as a part of our Bay Tel: 435-1666 [email protected] Banks’ family,” said Berry. “In Jim Evans Dr. Terry Lee to speak order to meet the needs of our customers, Bank of Lancaster and Bay Trust Company seek at Writer’s Club dinner to have on its boards of direc- tors broad representation from Douglas E. Flemer Your car. Your choice. Your way. Christopher Newport Univer- Nonfi ction Magazine, and Points the communities we are priv- sity journalism professor Dr. Terry of Entry: Cross-Currents in Sto- ileged to serve, and Flemer Lee will speak at the Chesapeake rytelling, a journal that publishes brings a great deal of expertise a past director of the American Bay Writers’ Club dinner meeting works of Pulitzer-prize-winning and experience to our board Vintners Association. on Wednesday, September 15. writers. tables.” Flemer and his wife, Nancy, Lee will discuss creative non- The meeting will be held at the A native of Westmoreland reside in Oak Grove with their fi ction, a hybrid of literature and Dolphin Cove Seafood and Oyster County, Flemer is proprietor of 16-year-old son, Jordan, and non-fi ction in which the writer Bar at 4329 George Washington Ingleside Plantation Vineyards their 13-year-old daughter, begins with factual material of a Highway in Hayes. The cost is in Oak Grove. He received his Carlyn. news story and brings its truth $15, including tax and gratuity. bachelor’s from North Carolina to life by going beyond the fi ve A cash bar will open at 5 p.m. State University. For Display, Classified & Directory “W’s” to tell a story. Dinner is at 6 p.m. followed by Flemer is vice chairman of Advertising, Call 435-1701 A former reporter with the the program at 7 p.m. the newly formed Virginia Wine Herald Journal in Syracuse, N.Y., To register, visit Board, past president of Vir- Lee earned a doctorate in British www.chesapeakebaywritersclub.com, ginia Wineries Association, a literature and came to CNU to or send a check payable to Ches- director for the local and AMERICAN develop its journalism program. apeake Bay Writers to Patricia regional tourist councils, coach He founded and edits the on-line Almond, P.O. Box 520, Cobbs for Little League baseball and publication, Lookout: A Creative Creek, VA 23035. a member of SAR. 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Main St., Kilmarnock, Va. are teller Kathy Marsh, operations supervisor Gloria Wohleking, branch manager David Dew, (804) 435-1144 fi reman Todd Booth and teller Erin Nesbitt. “We are very grateful for the dedication of these volunteer fi remen who give of their time and energy to help our communities,” said Dew. rrrepeat Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Sept. 9, 2004 • B7 Verizon Online adds Hubert gains bank promotion Southside Bank president and Healthcare premium high-speed access lane chief executive officer Joe Shearin recently announced the Verizon Online has introduced a states and the District of Columbia promotion of Rebecca Coggin new digital subscriber line (DSL) for $29.95 a month. Hubert to customer service costs continue to rise speed option for consumers and Small- and medium-sized busi- representative and branch More than 70 percent of ations. businesses. nesses also can take advantage operations officer for the Tap- Virginia businesses saw an The survey indicates more The new DSL service offers a of the new speed option. The pahannock office. increase in healthcare premium than eight in 10 Virginia orga- maximum connection speed of 3 business packages include all the In this role, she will oversee costs in 2004, with an average nizations are involving employ- Mbps (megabits per second) down- tools needed for business-grade customer service activities for increase of 13.9 percent. ees by offering a flexible stream and 768 Kbps (kilobits per access to the web, including the Tappahannock office as Although companies are still spending account (FSA). In second) upstream and is available domain-name e-mail boxes well as be responsible for day- realizing double-digit Virginia, 82.6 percent of the today in 12 New England and mid- ([email protected]), to-day branch operational func- increases, the rise is not as organizations offer a FSA. In Atlantic states and in the District of round-the-clock technical support tions. drastic as seen in recent years. the past, some employees have Columbia. and unlimited remote dial-up ser- Prior to joining Southside In 2003, the average increase been hesitant to utilize FSAs “Today’s broadband customers vice. Bank, Hubert was employed was 16.3 percent and the 2002 due to the fear of losing money are looking for higher speeds to Verizon Online offers businesses with Chesapeake Trust Com- average reached 19.3 percent, not spent. support working from home, multi- a choice of dynamic or static inter- pany after a long career in cor- according to the Compensation However, a new IRS ruling player gaming and e-mailing large net protocol routing for $89.95 per porate services with American Rebecca Coggin Hubert Data Virginia pay and benefits effective January 1, allows fi les like photographs,” said John month and $129.95 a month, respec- Express Travel Related Ser- survey. reimbursements for many over- Wimsatt, vice president of broad- tively. Unlike dynamic DSL, a static vices. A native of Warsaw, 15, and Bergen, 12, and par- “While this past year was the-counter medications. A band. “Now they have an additional, IP address gives businesses a per- she graduated from St. Mar- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall slightly better, employers are larger range of medical superfast option from Verizon, with manent IP address for hosting a web garet’s School and received a Coggin. still facing rising costs and expenses is now eligible for some of the industry’s best broad- site and an e-mail server, as well bachelor’s in mathematics and must utilize methods to con- reimbursement on a pre-tax band prices,” he said. as providing virtual private network economics from Sweet Briar “Southside Bank is pleased trol and reduce healthcare basis through FSAs making the Verizon Online will offer the new (VPN) applications for employees College. to have Rebecca as a part of the expenses,” said Hugh D. program more attractive. As a higher connection speed to qualify- who work remotely. Hubert lives in Warsaw with Southside Bank family,” said Keogh, president and chief result, we may see an increase ing consumers for $39.95 a month Verizon offers a business-grade her two children, Marshall, Shearin. executive officer of the Vir- in utilization based on employ- when purchased as part of a pack- DSL service in packages up to ginia Chamber of Commerce. ees’ growing confidence in the age of Verizon calling services. a maximum of 7.1 Mbps and up “The rising cost of healthcare program. Consumers can get more informa- to a 20 percent discount on DSL dominates other issues of con- Among other methods used tion about Verizon DSL at 1-800- monthly service to businesses that Fall business courses cern to business and may be to decrease costs, 23.6 percent 742-5375. subscribe to a qualifying bundle. holding down hiring.” increased deductible levels, The company will continue to Customers interested can contact The most common approach 18.8 percent increased the offer a connection speed of 1.5 their Verizon representative at 1-888- begin September 20 is increasing the employee por- employee co-insurance level, Mbps/384 Kbps to consumers in 23 649-9500. tion of the healthcare premium, 13.9 percent offered a choice The Rappahannock Region registration is required before which 50.7 percent of Virginia of deductible levels, 12.5 per- Small Business Development September 24. employers did in 2004. In each cent switched carriers and 6.3 Center will offer First Steps to Sessions are from 6:30 to of the last three years, approxi- percent implemented a man- VTC earns top awards Starting a Business on Septem- 9 p.m. at the Northern Neck mately half of the organizations aged care program. The Virginia Tourism Corpora- in Virginia contributed an eco- ber 23. The fee is $20. Pre- Planning District Commission statewide have passed more of The survey also found that tion (VTC) won three top honors nomic impact of $7 million. One registration is required before office in Warsaw. the premium costs to employ- Virginia employers are now at a recent Educational Seminar for component of the integrated market- September 20. ees. spending an average of 21.8 Tourism Organizations in Boston, ing campaign comprised video and The Business Plan Workshop To register, call 333-0286 In another attempt to percent of their total payroll hosted annually by the Travel Indus- DVD versions of “Gods and Gen- will be offered September 28 or 800-524-8915, or visit decrease costs, 7.6 percent dollars on voluntary benefi ts— try Association of America. erals,” with a 30-second preview and 30. The fee is $40. Pre- homepages.sylvaninfo.net/sbdc. reduced the amount of benefits healthcare benefi ts costing the “Meet Virginia,” the VTC’s 2004 inviting viewers to walk the same offered. To counter this reduc- most. advertising campaign, placed fi rst battlefi elds as Civil War troops. tion, organizations are offering “This is a trend that must in Best Overall Advertising Pro- “Of course, it is quite gratifying more voluntary benefits. How- be reversed,” said Keogh. “As gram. It brings a fresh look to the to receive national recognition for Financial planning ever, employees are painfully we all search for bold and cre- state with the oldest permanent Eng- our achievements, but these market- aware of the effects of these ative solutions to the challenges lish settlement in the Americas. The ing initiatives were developed not rising costs and loss of ben- of paying for healthcare, let’s campaign objective has been to take for awards, but for results,” said efits. Employees want to be make certain we do nothing to viewers and readers on a path less Alisa Bailey, VCT president and workshop scheduled involved in benefit plan evalu- increase the costs further.” traveled. chief executive offi cer. “Our visitor The Bay Center for Spiritual teachings, Seven Stages of The VTC also earned the responses have nearly tripled since Development on October 2 will Money Maturity. Cooperative Marketing award for last year, and these campaigns have conduct a financial planning Bring a bag lunch. Coffee, PRFC to consider oyster a Gourmet Magazine promotion been the driving force.” workshop. tea and dessert will be pro- which featured industry partner- The Virginia Tourism Corpora- The session will be held vided. ships among the magazine, the Vir- tion works with the tourism indus- from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the The workshop will be led by harvest recommendations ginia wine industry and resorts. A try to expand the Commonwealth’s centers’s new location at 77 Linda Nelson Homsey, owner The Potomac River Fisheries At noon, the new PRFC record 14,000 leads were generated domestic and international travel South Main Street in Kilmar- of Freya Financial Service in Commission (PRFC) will meet building will be formally ded- from online promotion including a market, thereby increasing visitor nock above Twice Told Tales. Boston. She has been in the September 17 at 9 a.m. at the icated. Maryland Secretary of contest called the “Cure for the expenditures and tax revenues. The Participants must register by financial services field for over PRFC building at 222 Taylor Natural Resources Ronald C. Culinary Challenged” which gener- VTC Film Offi ce works with September 15. 18 years. She is a Certified Street in Colonial Beach. Franks and Virginia Secretary ated over 6,200 leads. domestic and international fi lm Financial planning is taking Financial Planner Practitioner Items on the agenda include of Natural Resources W. Tayloe The Civil War feature fi lm promo- industry to recruit production activ- on a broader approach with as well as a Certified Financial a crab harvest report, an oyster/ Murphy Jr. will be the featured tion, “Gods and Generals,” received ity to the Commonwealth, resulting emphasis moving from money Life Planner with the Kinder clam advisory committee report speakers. fi rst place for Niche Marketing for in additional tax revenues and jobs goals to life goals. The work- Institute. including recommendations for The commission also will its integrated marketing to both for Virginians. shop will help participants dis- The fee is $65. To register, the 2004-05 oyster season, an host an art exhibit presented moviegoers and tourists. Eleven per- Tourism contributes $14 billion cover what is meaningful in please send $15 to Bay Center update of the summer small by the Mattawoman Creek Art cent of Virginia’s visitors experience annually to Virginia’s economy, sup- their lives. for Spiritual Development, P.O. mesh gill net fishery study and Center at Smallwood State Park Civil War heritage museums, events porting more than 264,000 jobs for The seminar is based on Box 398, Kilmarnock, VA an update from the building in Marbury, Md. The exhibit and historic sites. The fi lm’s taping Virginians. George Kinder’s book and 22482; or call 435-4020. committee. continues through October 21. Right to choose electricity is slow to evolve A State Corporation Commission ity supply service. In other states monwealth. 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More help is needed In a school-wide assembly in to meet educational needs within St. Peter’s Chapel, Headmaster the community. John Byers welcomed students Volunteers need not be educa- and families from 16 states and tors by profession. Qualifi cations 11 foreign countries, including include a high school diploma Cameroon, Germany, Jamaica, or GED, a desire to help adults Korea, Japan, Taiwan and achieve their educational goals, Sudan. and a willingness to participate On August 31, students in free tutor training. enjoyed the traditional Class Volunteer tutors normally work Stephen Bennett and his fi ve guitars christen the new stage at Bonding Day. Eighth- and privately at a location and time RCC’s restored Woodland Amphitheater. ninth-graders traveled to Camp mutually convenient to the vol- Chanco in Surry for high unteer and adult learner. ropes, zip lines and team-build- To volunteer, call Tonya Creasy Restored amphitheater ing. The sophomores went to at 580-3152. Westmoreland State Park for Freshman Hunter Edwards, the son of Bruce and Norma reopens at RCC in Glenns a day of hiking, fossil-fi nding Jean Edwards of White Stone, scales the high ropes course at and games. The juniors spent Camp Chanco on Class Day. Upcoming art A memorable performance ment Dr. larry Olanrewaju. “Dr. the day at Virginia Beach. The from Gloucester guitarist and Scott went out and begged sup- seniors stayed on campus for degree in ocean engineering, at Kerr-Vance Academy in classes set composer Stephen Bennett pliers for lumber and hardware, a workshop conducted by the Fluhr coached rowing at Trinity Henderson, N.C. A Tarheel marked the culmination of several and then he told us, ‘You have college counseling offi ce. The College in Connecticut for 19 Independent Conference and Artist Kathleen Noffsinger will years of effort directed toward the materials, now just make it seniors then spent an over- years, and most recently coached Coastal Plains Independent teach several upcoming classes. restoring the Woodland Amphi- happen.’ But it was Dr. Scott who night at Shrine Mont Retreat at the U.S. Military Academy. Conference “Coach of the “Let’s Paint” is a series of six theater at the Rappahannock made it happen.” in Orkney Springs. Alexandra Henry will teach Year,” he has taken his teams classes on Thursdays beginning Community College campus in “It was everybody’s effort,” Classes began on September Spanish. She has a bachelor’s to fi ve state championship September 16 from 9:30 a.m. to Glenns. responded Dr. Scott. 1. from Occidental College. games and three Final Fours noon at Philippi Christian Church Members of the RCC board, “It’s one thing to get the lumber Christchurch welcomed Henry is a graduate of The in ten years of coaching. in Deltaville. The class is open the RCC Educational Foundation delivered, and another to do eight new members to its fac- Madeira School, where she was a Jon Waite will chair the to those with a basic knowledge board, faculty, staff, and the com- something with it,” agreed foun- ulty and staff. three-sport athlete. At Occidental math department and serve as of watercolor. Students will work munity, gathered on August 28 dation board president Cassandra Dr. Chris Carrillo will chair College, she was the only woman head baseball coach. He has on creative expression using pure to celebrate the dedication of the Burton. the science department. He has on the school’s golf team. Most a bachelor’s from Hampden- pigment paints. The instructor amphitheater which includes a She recognized the work of a bachelor’s from the Univer- recently, she worked in London, Sydney College and a master’s will demonstrate techniques and spacious and sturdy stage, rows facilities coordinator Mark sity of California at San Diego, England, as a research reporter from Old Dominion Univer- provide one-on-one instruction. of comfortable benches for spec- Beaver and buildings and grounds and a master’s and a doctorate for eFinancialNews. She lives in sity. The fee is $120. To register, call tators. technicians Richard Lewter and from the University of Hawaii Kilmarnock. Waite has 16 years of 776-7191. .“This facility will be open to Robbie Pearce. A plaque to be department of oceanography. Laticco Robinson will teach experience at Norfolk Acad- “En Plein Air Sketching” is any group in RCC’s 12-county mounted at the front of the He is an Antarctic Service Spanish and English as a second emy, where he taught math a workshop for beginners and service area,” said board chair Dr. stage will recognize their contri- Medal winner and a National language. He also will coach and at all levels and was named advanced artists at Yates House John Harding. “We hope it will bution, as well as that of local Academics Ford Foundation serve as a dorm parent. He has “Baseball Coach of the Year” Fine Art and Craft Gallery in be well-used.” lumber and hardware suppliers Minority Fellow. a bachelor’s from Washington by the Tidewater Conference Deltaville. It will be held Octo- The amphitheater was built who donated materials, and the Joe Farrar joins the adminis- University and a master’s from of Independent Schools in ber 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 1970s, but the untreated major funding provided by the tration as senior development George Washington University. 1999, and by the Virginia The class includes instruction and lumber that was used deterio- Elis Olsson Memorial Founda- offi cer for major gifts. Robinson is fl uent in Spanish Prep League in 2000. He also an opportunity to sketch loca- rated comparatively soon, and tion. A Christchurch graduate, and Japanese, and has educated enjoyed a stint as a minor tions in Deltaville. Demonstra- the structure became unsafe and “It was a sad thing that the Farrar returns to campus fol- young people all over the world. league pitcher for the Hun- tions will be done with graphite had to be abandoned. In 2001, former structure fell into disre- lowing a career in the retail He has been active with Habitat tington Cubs. pencil. The fee is $50. To regis- former president Dr. Norman pair,” Burton said. “But now that stock brokerage business. Fol- for Humanity in the Philippines, Sarah Wood is the assis- ter, call 776-8505. Scott discussed with Liz Thorn- it has been restored, we can look lowing his graduation from Save the Children in Japan, and tant chaplain, a theology “Getting Started in Watercolor,” ton, former coordinator of insti- forward to many different musi- Christchurch, he attended VMI YMCA in the Dominican Repub- teacher, a coach and a dorm a workshop for beginners, will tutional advancement, the idea cal and theater productions.” on a football scholarship, and lic, Spain, and Mexico. Most parent. She has a bachelor’s be held at the Rappahannock Art of fi nding a means to restore it; She cut a ribbon to declare the then served in the army as recently, he was at Sewickley from the College of William League Studio Gallery on Main but it took three years and much stage offi cially ready for use, then a Green Beret. Farrar is a Academy in Pennsylvania, where and Mary and a master’s Street in Kilmarnock September effort from many people before called on foundation board rela- member of the Christchurch he taught ethics and was the com- from Virginia Theological 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The class that goal could be realized. tions manager Marianne Smith, Athletic Hall-of-Fame, and a munity service director. Seminary. will include designing the whole In particular, Thornton’s suc- who organized the dedication, to former member of the board Glen Taylor joins the admin- Wood returns to Christ- page. The fee is $40 for RAL cessor, Deb Leeper, and former introduce Bennett’s concert. of governors. istration as assistant director of church after a three-year members and $45 for non-mem- development offi cer Martha Kent- For information about com- Steve Fluhr is a math admissions. He will serve as head hiatus, during which she bers. To register, call 436-9309. Hicks, played a major part in rais- munity use of the restored teacher, head crew coach and basketball coach and a dorm attended seminary. In her “Let’s Paint” weekly watercolor ing the necessary support. amphitheater, contact Glenns dorm parent. He has a bache- parent. previous tenure, she taught classes also will be held on Tues- “It couldn’t have been done Campus evening programs coor- lor’s from the Florida Institute Taylor spent the last six years as English for four years. She day mornings at the gallery. Call without a lot of begging,” said dinator Glenn Courtney at of Technology. athletic director, head varsity bas- also serves as assistant rector 436-9309. vice president of college advance- [email protected]. A former engineer with a ketball coach and history teacher for Christ Church Parish.
4-H youth participate THE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING AND CREATIVE ARTS in county fair activities THE ARTS BUILDING, RT 200, KILMARNOCK, VA 804-435-2400 Forty-one 4-H’ers participated as FALL/WINTER SEMESTER “Farmers for the Day” at the Rich- mond County Fair on August 27 September - December 2004 and 28. The program was for those who GROUP CLASSES are interested in fi nding out what agriculture is all about. Participants DANCE (12 WEEK SEMESTER) also had the opportunity to earn Beginning Tap (5-8 year olds) Monday 4 - 5 PM New class points toward scholarships. Emphasis was placed on prepar- Older Beginner Tap (8 and up) Monday 5 - 6 PM New class ing and learning how to present animals in a show. 4-H’ers got expe- Creative Movement (3 - 5 year olds) Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30 PM rience handling dairy calves, dairy goats and ponies. There was also a Ballet (5 - 8 year olds) Tuesday 4:30 - 5:30 PM Must have 1 year of sheep shearing and wool spinning Dance instruction demonstration. They also learned how to show animals; and how Intermediate to Advanced Modern Jazz Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 PM to grade and show other agricul- (9 years old and up) tural products like eggs, veggies and grains. 4-H is a community of young Beginning ballet ( 5 - 8 year olds) Wednesday 4 - 5 PM New class people across America learning Advanced ballet and pointe Wednesday 5 - 6 PM Must have required leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H is supported by Virginia Coop- dance training erative Extension and is open to all From left, Elizabeth Bowen, Therese Bowen and Dick Lahey Beginning Jazz (5 - 8 year olds) Thursday 4:30 - 5:30 PM children ages 5 to 19. shear sheep. Beginning Jazz (8 years and up) Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 PM Wendy Herdman is the 4-H Extension Agent in Northumberland Adult Modern Jazz Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 PM New Class and Lancaster counties and can be reached at 580-5694 or 462-5780. KARATE (14 WEEK SEMESTER) Karate, R. Dixon, Instructor Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 PM Karate, G. Fallin, Instructor Wednesday 6 - 7 PM
TAI CHI/KICK BOXING (14 WEEK SEMESTER) Basic Tai Chi (age 15 through adult) Wednesday 7 - 8 PM G. Fallin, Instructor PRIVATE CLASSES Private instruction in piano, flute, saxophone, clarinet, harp, guitar and voice, offered daily by appointment. One half hour class a week.
ALL CLASSES HELD AT THE ARTS BUILDING, KILMARNOCK, VA. $15 A CLASS - PAID BY SEMESTER Andre Green makes friends From left, Terra Millette, Tristin Millette and Frankie Tarver par- with a calf at the county fair. ticipated in “Farmers for the Day.” MASTER CARD AND VISA ACCEPTED REGISTER NOW!!! CALL APCA: (804) 435-2400 THE RECORD ONLINE www.rrecord.com ALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 13 Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Sept. 9, 2004 • B9 Norris joins RCC faculty Host families sought Developmental English teacher Leslie Norris joins the faculty of Rappahannock Com- for exchange program munity College for the 2004-05 Foreign high school stu- ment-funded program to bring academic year. dents are scheduled to arrive scholarship students from the Norris holds a bachelor’s and soon for academic semester Newly Independent States of a master’s in English from and year program homestays, the former Soviet Union to the Old Dominion University, with and the sponsoring organiza- U.S. emphasis in literature and pro- tion needs a few more local P.I.E. is a non-profit edu- fessional writing respectively. host families. cational organization that has Her experience includes, in According to Pacific Inter- sponsored more than 20,000 Washington D.C., periods as cultural Exchange (P.I.E.) students from 40 countries assistant editor of the Yellow executive director John Doty, since its founding in 1975. the Book; in the communications the students are all between organization is designated by office of the United States the ages of 15 and 18 years, are the U.S. Department of State Catholic Conference, where she Leslie Norris English-speaking, have their and is listed by the Council rendered federal documents on own spending money, carry on Standards for International community services into lay- said “I enjoyed teaching those accident and health insurance, Educational Travel (CSIET), men’s terms; working for Excel interns. I loved the interaction, and are anxious to share their certifying that the organization Partners as editor of “The the enthusiasm, the energy.” cultural experiences with their complies with the standards Informed Outlook,” a newslet- This thought brought her new American families. P.I.E. set forth in CSIET’s Standards ter co-published by the Ameri- back to Lancaster County, currently has programs to for International Educational From left are John Miles, Sarah Elligson, Frances Tucker, Brett can Society for Quality and the where her roots run deep as a match almost every familiy’s Travel Programs. Harrison and Elizabeth Bowen. International Forum for Man- member of the long-established needs, ranging in length from Doty encourages families to agement Systems; and for the Norris family. In particular, the a semester to a full academic contact the program immedi- Water Environment Federation, example of her mother, Vir- year, where the students attend ately to allow the proper time Beaks and Bills members a corporate watchdog organi- ginia Norris, who taught in the local high schools. for the students and hosts to zation for global environmen- county school system until her P.I.E. area representatives get to know one another before win ribbons at county fair tal concerns. retirement, inspired her to a match students with host fam- they actually meet for the first Later, in Virginia Beach, she similar ideal of public service. ilies by finding common inter- time. Members of the Bills and Beaks judges each bird against the stan- became media and communica- ests and lifestyles through an Lancaster area families 4-H Poultry Club earned ribbons, dard set by the American Poultry tions coordinator for the city’s She plans to use developmen- informal in-home meeting. interested in learning more honors and scholarship points at Association and takes great time technology department. tal English as a way to “help Prospective host families are about student exchange or the Richmond County Fair in and care to explain the fi ner points Especially in the last posi- students become better writers able to review student appli- arranging for a meeting with a Warsaw on August 28. of showing birds. tion, Norris’s feeling about her and better readers. That’s what cations and select the perfect community representative may Elizabeth Bowen and Sarah Each bird wins a ribbon for how work was “lots of projects, not I did as an editor,” she com- match. As there are no “typi- call P.I.E. at 800-631-1818. Elligson of Lancaster, Bett Har- they compare to the standard and enough people.” After starting ments. Her desire to use her cal” host families, P.I.E. can The agency also has travel/ rison of Wicomico Church and then awards are given for the best a community intern program to skills to help residents of this fit a student into just about study program opportunities Frances Tucker of Heathsville bird in each category. help meet the personnel short- area is firmly based on her any situation, whether it be available for American high entered their best birds for compe- Duprey won for best bantam, age in her department, she local upbringing. a single parent, a childless school students as well as pos- tition. Ian Duprey of the Richmond Tucker won for best turkey and couple, a retired couple or a sibilities for community vol- County 4-H Club also entered his best large fowl and Harrison won large family. unteers to assist and work with poultry. for best in show. Families who host for P.I.E. area host families, students “Our 4-H’ers have been study- Bills and Beaks members, Ellig- are also eligible to claim a and schools. ing, breeding, raising and caring son, Tucker and Falon Robertson $50 per month charitable con- for their poultry through the last plan to show poultry at the State tribution deduction on their year,” said 4-H Extension agent Fair of Virginia from September itemized tax returns for each Wendy Herdman. “The birds that 23 to October 3 in Richmond. month they host a sponsored VIMS to host are chosen as projects for the New members and volunteers student. fair are selected because they best are always welcome. The 4-H For the upcoming programs, panel talks meet the standard for that partic- youth development program is P.I.E. has students from Ger- ular breed. Each member selects conducted by Virginia Cooper- many, the former Soviet The Virginia Institute of his or her birds for entry and also ative Extension and is open to Union, Venezuela, Argentina, Marine Science (VIMS) on completes a project record book everyone. Children ages 5 to 19 Brazil, Macedonia, Hungary, September 22 will hold “Ocean to enter at the fair.” are welcome to participate. Korea, Ghana, Mexico, Italy, Policy, Science and Education: John Miles of New Kent, super- Children over the age of 9 are Paraguay, Australia, Yugosla- Creating an Action Plan for intendent of the Youth Poultry eligible to participate in livestock via, China, Belgium, Vietnam Virginia.” Show at the State Fair of Virginia projects. Recruiting nursing students and other countries. P.I.E. has The panel discussion will be judged the poultry show at the To join, call Herdman at moderated by VIMS dean and In partnership with Rappahannock Community College, the also been invited to partic- Richmond County Fair. Miles 580-5694 or 462-5780. ipate in a special govern- director Dr. John Wells. Virginia Employment Commission Workforce Center is recruit- Virginia Secretary of ing potential candidates for upcoming nurse aide courses in National Resources W. Taylor Warsaw and Glenns. Above are program coordinator and Murphy Jr. will deliver an reate a home instructor Lelia Poteet, WIA coordinator Len Bader and WIA School Menu introduction. The panel dis- C case manager Cheryl Alderman. 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Chilled milk is served with Policy, science, and educa- each meal. tion experts will discuss the Peninsula Window Film LANCASTER Commonwealth’s response to Tina Scritchfield, Sales Representative © Monday, September 13: the U.S. Oceans Commission Girl Scouts begin Pancake & Sausage or Cereal & 757-898-TINT (8468) VISTA Toast report on the topics of educa- W I N D O W F I L M Chicken Quesadilla w/Salsa or hot tion, sustainable fisheries and Vista® is a registered trademark of Martin Energy Products Division. Courtaulds Performance Films, Inc. dog on bun. aquaculture, and water quality. fall sales program Baked beans, golden corn, fruit Following each topic, the panel cup, fresh fruit. Tuesday , September 14: will entertain questions from Girl Scouts will take orders giant cashews, chocolate cov- Chicken biscuit or cereal & toast. the public in attendance and for their annual sale through ered cashews, chocolate toffee Salisbury steak & hot roll or chicken those participating on-line at Lively Wood Yard nuggets. www.vims.edu/future. November 14. almonds, chocolate covered Mashed potatoes, steamed broc- In addition to providing peanuts, chocolate covered rai- coli, spiced applesauce, fresh fruit. funds for troop activities and sins, deluxe mixed nuts, pis- Wednesday, September 15: council projects, the Fall Prod- tachios, honey roasted peanuts Scrambled eggs & toast or bacon 804-462-7913 & toast. Theme park uct Sales Program can be a and peanut squares. Prices Ham w/cheese sub or cheese- valuable learning experience range form $4 to $6. burger on bun. for Girl Scouts in goal setting, Beginning October 18, Girl Potato wedges, lettuce & tomato, to offer Mulch For Sale budgeting techniques, team- Scouts will deliver products sliced peaches, fresh fruit. work, marketing and commu- to customers who have pre- Thursday, September 16: French toast w/syrup or cereal & physics lessons Summer Business Hours: nication skills, and money ordered. During this time, Girl toast. management. Scouts will begin booth sales Taco or chicken sticks w/bun. Busch Gardens’ upcoming Monday thru Saturday - 8 am - 5:30 pm Customers can choose from a at a variety of locations. Golden corn, vegetable cup Physics FX show combines w/cheese, diced peaches, fresh interactive demonstrations and variety of affordable and deli- For more information about fruit. Sunday - 12 noon- 5 pm cious products—a collectible the sales program, contact Girl Friday, September 17: thrill rides to display physic Girl Scout tin filled with mint Scout Commonwealth Counsel Sausage biscuit or cereal & toast. “fun-damentals.” trefoils, a holiday tin filled at 1-800-472-6884, or visit Pepperoni pizza or cheese pizza. David Wright, Ph.D., a pro- with pecan supremes, gorp mix, www.comgirlscouts.org. Garden salad, green beans, spiced fessor of physics at Tidewater applesauce, fresh fruit. Community College in Vir- ginia Beach, will expose stu- dents to his own approach to Taylor’s Tree Service teaching physics during per- Since 1964 formances October 15 and 22 at Busch Gardens’ Globe Theatre. Wacky props and For difficult gripping experiments enhance the fun learning experience. For more information, school tree removal groups of 15 or more may call 800-343-7946 or visit buschgardens.org. Shawn Taylor 435-7376
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Record $9.95 435-1701 • 1-800-435-1701 per month* Animals for adoption E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 435-2632 The Animal Welfare League has many animals for adoption to good, loving homes. The dogs, puppies, cats and kittens change rapidly; in lieu of listing them, interested persons may call the league at 435-0822 or Joyce at 462-0091 to be advised of what P.O. Box 400 • 27 N. Main * Digital dial-up account - New Customers Only - First 3 months, paid in advance is available at that time. Visits to local animal shelters also are encouraged. Kilmarnock 435-7739 776-0436 695-0353 B10 From the front Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, Va. • Sept. 9, 2004 W School board . . . . (continued from page B1) Localities, residents lar classrooms at the high school, the middle school gym roof and impacted by Gaston fl oor replacement, a ground water management plan for the high school septic lagoon, and air con- to receive assistance ditioning added to two class- rooms at the middle school for RICHMOND—The Federal required to go to the center,” handicapped students. Emergency Management Agency Jackson said. “Anyone who suf- Stables will also discuss the (FEMA) announced Monday that fered damages should start the architect’s presentation on the government entities in fi ve Vir- process of getting help by calling middle school modernization ginia jurisdictions impacted by 800-621-3362.” The number for project and offer an offi cial Tropical Depression Gaston on the hearing or speech impaired is recommendation to the school August 30 are eligible for fed- TTY 800-462-7585. board. eral disaster aid through FEMA’s The center will be open from Public Assistance program. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through The cities of Colonial Heights Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. W Police . . . . and Richmond, and the counties Sunday. The center is at 730 East (continued from page B1) of Chesterfi eld, Hanover and Broad Street on the second fl oor. Henrico may receive reimburse- Handicapped parking will be participant who did not need ment for eligible costs of emer- available in front of the building. emergency services. gency work such as traffi c control On-street parking is limited and On August 31, the staff and permanent work to repair visitors are encouraged to park responded to an assault and bat- damages to public facilities. Cer- in the Richmond Coliseum park- tery complaint on Merry Point tain private nonprofi t organiza- ing deck. A GRTC shuttle will Road and received a walk-in com- tions also may be eligible if be available to take visitors to plaint about a stalking incident. they provide essential govern- the center. On September 1, response was ment services. Michael Cline, Virginia made for fi ghts reported in the FEMA will pay 75 percent of Department of Emergency Man- 2400 block of Merry Point Road, From left are Barbara Jean LeFon, The Rev. Scott A. West, S. LuAnne Davis and Kyle L. Brans- the cost, with the state and local agement’s state coordinating offi - the 2900 block of Merry Point ford. governments providing 25 per- cer for the recovery, explained Road, and the 500 block of Lara cent. that the center is a good place to Road. Other response was made On September 3, President get additional information after for a complaint of reckless driv- CASA elects new board members George W. Bush issued a major calling the registration number. ing in the Lancaster-Kilmarnock disaster declaration, triggering “Being able to talk face-to- corridor and an unknown problem The Northern Neck Court Appointed Special for Bank of Lancaster and its affi liates and has a aid to renters, homeowners and face with representatives from call on North Main Street. Advocate (CASA) program recently elected Kyle bachelor’s in marketing from Susquehanna Uni- businesses in the cities of the U.S. Small Business Admin- On September 2, the staff L. Bransford, S. LuAnne Davis, Barbara Jean versity. Richmond, Petersburg, Colonial istration, Virginia Employment responded to a domestic distur- LeFon and Rev. Scott A. West to the board of Davis is president of Bay Marketing Group Inc., Heights, Hopewell, and the coun- Commission and other agencies bance in the 600 block of Lara directors. providing development and marketing consultation ties of Henrico, Hanover, Ches- can be a comfort,” said Cline. Road and received a traffi c viola- “We are pleased to have Kyle, LuAnne, Bar- and support to non-profi t organizations and busi- terfi eld, Dinwiddie and Prince “We want people to have the tion complaint in the area of Ivey bara and Scott on this important community ser- nesses. Davis also owns Ali Kat Custom Designs George. option of this personal assis- Creek and Morattico roads. vice board,” said president Marilyn Creager. “We in Lancaster. Center opens tance.” On September 3, response was look forward to their input and support in imple- LeFon has lived in the Northern Neck for 10 A Disaster Recovery Center The City of Richmond has made for investigation of prowler menting strategies to increase judicial and commu- years. She started Rivah Realty in Montross in opened in Richmond at noon on worked with the state and FEMA complaints on River Bluff Road nity awareness of the CASA program.” 1999. Monday, September 6, to help to open the recovery center and Carters Cove Road, a traffi c The four new members join Creager, Mary Rev. West has served Episcopal churches in West people who suffered losses and quickly. In other developments, accident at Good Luck and Mary John Gilchrist, Sandra Griffi th, John Hodges, Jinks Virginia and Virginia for a decade and currently is damages from the severe fl ooding the Shockoe bottom area, Ball roads, and a vandalism com- Holton, Don Phillips, Myrtle Phillips, Austin Rob- rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Lancaster and brought on by Tropical Depres- restricted since Tuesday, was re- plaint at Hills Quarter. erts, Monika Smith, Sonny Thomas and Cynthia St. Mary’s Whitechapel Episcopal Church in Lively. sion Gaston on August 30. opened to the general public On September 4, the staff Thompsen on the board. To volunteer with CASA, call 462-0881 or “Staff of federal, state and vol- at 6 a.m. Visitors are advised to responded to a domestic distur- Bransford, a native of Maryland, moved to the e-mail [email protected]. A new training ses- untary agencies will be available proceed with caution due to bance complaint on Washington Northern Neck in 1996. She is marketing offi cer sion begins September 14. at the center to answer questions the amount of heavy equipment Street and received a walk-in about disaster aid,” said Mar- in the area and continued traffi c report of an overdue teenager who ianne C. Jackson, named by signal outages. The Police was located safely within 30 min- FEMA to lead the federal recov- Department is maintaining a utes of the report. Volunteers needed to help ery effort. heavy presence in the area for On September 5, response was “However, people are not public safety reasons. made for a reported fi ght at Dream Fields, a trespass complaint on Weems Road, a domestic distur- rid local waterways of litter bance on First Street with Kilmar- nock police also responding, and a During September, volunteers Clean Virginia Waterways and more said Katie Register, CVW’s execu- American Red Cross domestic disturbance in the 1400 will clean local waterways of bever- than 120 local “site captains.” tive director. block of Little Bay Road. The age containers, discarded cigarette During last year’s statewide Many of the cleanup events in the seeks help as costs soar staff also received a complaint fi lters, defl ated balloons, fi shing cleanup, nearly 3,000 volunteers Northern Neck are being planned about a prowler in the 100 block of line and other pieces of litter. bagged 100,000 pounds of litter with the assistance of the Northern LANCASTER—The ters with the disaster victims Windmill Point Road and notifi ed Approximately 5,000 other Virgin- and fi lled out data cards on the Neck Planning District Commis- American Red Cross costs instead of hotel rooms. Northumberland County authori- ians across the state will be doing types and quantity of trash they sion. are soaring in the wake Some 260 shelters serving ties of a drunk and disorderly com- the same, while a million volun- found. “The mission of the Northern of recent hurricanes Charley 600,000 meals and housing plaint at Buzzards Point Marina. teers in 100 countries will also be A summary of the Top Ten litter Neck Planning District commis- and Frances, according to 95,000 people were open in On September 6, the staff cleaning their streams, rivers and items from the last six years shows sion is to promote regional coop- River Counties executive areas fi rst hit by Frances. On responded to Rice’s Inn for a beaches. All these events are part cigarette fi lters were the most fre- eration among the Northern Neck director Kate Hanley. Labor Day, 318,000 meals reported fi ght involving a man of the annual International Coastal quently found item on average. localities to address regional issues The ARC estimates Hurri- were served with 233 shelters with a gun and the 1500 block Cleanup, organized globally by The Cigarette butts, which are plastic and problems, so we are pleased cane Charley relief costs will still housing 57,000 people. of Good Luck Road for a vandal- Ocean Conservancy. and contain chemicals that are toxic to work with Clean Virginia Water- top $50 million, making it Many elderly and handi- ism complaint. The staff notifi ed Volunteers are needed at cleanup to small animals, have been the ways to sponsor and promote the fi fth most expensive ARC capped people are having dif- Northumberland County author- events at Hughlett Point on Sat- most common debris item reported cleanup events in our region,” said disaster response in history. fi culty with the heat. ities about a traffi c accident on urday, September 11, Myer Creek nationwide for the past 11 years Jerry W. Davis, executive director. The Red Cross served 2.5 In addition, the ARC has Fleeton Road and the U.S. Coast near the Yankee Point Sailboat according to The Ocean Conser- The NNPDC also will sponsor million meals and snacks a served over a million meals Guard about a reported loose barge Marina on Sunday, September 12, vancy which tabulates data from a Northern Neck Regional Litter day after Charley and contin- and snacks to emergency causing damage to jetties in the Chestnut Hill Mill Pond on Sep- around the world. Summit at Rappahannock Commu- ues to meet emergency needs offi cials and disaster workers Baywater Drive area. tember 17 and Westmoreland State Data collected by volunteers nity College in Warsaw on October of many people, some of during the Frances aftermath. On September 7, the staff Park on September 25. during last year’s cleanup in Vir- 13 at 8:30 a.m. whom have been hit again ARC shelters are now responded to Irvington Marina for To learn details on these cleanup ginia shows that fast food items are “The cleanup events and the since Frances came ashore. opening in Georgia and Ala- an assault complaint and received events, volunteers should call the also a dominate type of litter in and Litter Summit will enable our The ARC’s estimates of bama as the storm goes north. a larceny complaint from Irving- Northern Neck Planning District near Virginia’s rivers, streams and region to understand what littering Hurricane Frances relief A possible third assault ton Marina. Commission (NNPDC) at on beaches. does to the environment and to costs may double as its per- from Hurricane Ivan puts the Additionally during the week, 333-1900, or Ken Knull at Yankee “We know that Virginians care the economy, and we will develop sonnel move into damaged ARC on an extended alert. the staff made fi ve traffi c stops Point Sailboat Marina at about their water resources, and we region-wide proactive strategies and areas in Florida. The effect of Family members who need with no summonses issued, pro- 462-7018. hope that everyone donates an hour actions to achieve a cleaner, health- Frances is four times that of an out-of-town contact to vided traffi c control seven times, In Virginia, the International or two to helping this important ier and more beautiful Northern Charley. keep in touch with other made six inmate transports, Coastal Cleanup is organized by cleanup effort in their community,” Neck,” Davis said. Multiple disasters have family during an emergency responded to fi ve building alarms, caused ARC relief funds and may register at redcross.org responded to two animal control workers to be spread thin to ensure communication calls, and provided motorist assis- over large areas, but volun- when local lines are down or tance once. Sheriff Crockett encourages citizens teers continue to work around overloaded. In calls for fi re department ser- the clock, coming from all The ARC partners with the vice during the week, the Kilmar- to join the Virginia Sheriff’s Institute areas to help with disaster Federal Emergency Manage- nock Volunteer Fire Department relief. There are currently ment Agency to make Amer- responded to a traffi c accident LANCASTER-Responding to Sheriff Ronnie Crockett last week Membership appeals go out in 5,574 Red Cross volunteers ica prepared for disasters at Good Luck and Mary Ball an increasing number of people announced that Lancaster County the mail shortly. Individuals join- combating the Frances devas- and emergencies if and when roads and fi re alarms at Middle wanting to assist law enforcement citizens are invited to become asso- ing the voluntary program can do tation. they arrive. All ARC disaster Gate Road and Raleigh Drive. offi cials and build a stronger part- ciate members of the Virginia Sher- so for as little as $20, while busi- The national ARC offi ce assistance is free. The Upper Lancaster Volunteer nership in the fi ght against crime, iff’s Institute. nesses can show their support with has issued a request for 1,300 Help is currently needed to Fire Department responded to a a $40 contribution. The funding more volunteers who are to support the ARC’s massive tree across the roadway on Devils provides critically important tech- be staged in Atlanta and dis- emergency relief response. Bottom Road and a fi re alarm Sheriff’s association picks nical resources, training and sup- persed from there. This is Call the ARC at in the 8300 block of Mary Ball port on key criminal justice issues. being labeled a “hardship 1-800-435-7669 or visit Road. The White Stone Volunteer In addition, dues assist sheriff’s tour” because the volunteers www.redcross.org, or contact Fire Department responded to a Sen.John H. Chichester offi ces throughout Virginia with must be on call 24 hours a the River Counties Chapter at kitchen fi re on Old School Road. training and educational programs day and must sleep in shel- 462-0256. Northumberland County for sheriffs and deputies, and col- Sheriff Wayne Middleton for annual recognition lege scholarships. reported four arrests last week, District 28 Sen. John H. Chich- will include sheriffs, deputy sher- “With government funding prior to the Labor Day weekend. ester will be honored by the Vir- iffs and criminal justice profes- becoming increasingly diffi cult to LANCASTER COUNTY Kenneth Allen Rice Jr., 32, ginia Sheriffs’ Association during sionals. secure, the associate membership of Heathsville was charged with its annual conference on Septem- District 28 sheriffs are Sheriff drive has taken on greater impor- CRIME SOLVERS felony unauthorized use of a ber 12 through 14 at the Williams- Charlie Ray Fox Jr. of Fauquier tance than ever before,” said Sher- vehicle as well as misdemeanor burg Marriott. County, Sheriff Paul W. Higgs of iff Crockett. “The funding is vital UP TO $1000 REWARD charges of driving on a suspended Sen. Chichester was selected as the City of Fredericksburg, Sher- to helping us carry out our mission license and destruction of prop- a recipient for outstanding legisla- iff Clarence W. Dobson of King of making our communities safer The Lancaster County Crime On August 24, the sheriff’s erty. tive service by the Virginia Sher- George County, Sheriff Ronald places to live, work and play.” Solvers seeks information on offi ce took a report of two chain A Lancaster woman, 29, was iffs’ Association for his support D. Crockett of Lancaster County, Individuals who do not receive recent incidents that took place saws that were stolen from the charged with writing a bad check during the budget process in the Sheriff L. Wayne Middleton of a membership appeal may contact in the county. 800 block of Mosquito Point for $19.94 to a Burgess area busi- past session of the General Assem- Northumberland County, Sheriff the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute at A break and enter to Corroto- Road. ness. bly. He sponsored legislation that Glendell Hill of Prince William 701 East Franklin Street, Suite 706, man Plaza in Mollusk occurred On August 27, the sheriff’s A Baltimore man, 52, was provided necessary funding for County, Sheriff Douglas A. Bryant Richmond, VA 23219; or contact between closing time on August offi ce took a report of items charged with possession of mari- public safety and criminal justice of Richmond County, Sheriff the sheriff’s offi ce. 20 and 6 a.m. on August 21. Sus- taken from a construction site juana. projects supported by the sheriffs. Charles E. Jett of Stafford County “As the need for building stron- pects gained entry to the store in the 4000 block of Morattico A Montross man, 24, was Sen. Chichester’s efforts relieved and Sheriff Charles W. Jackson of ger public-private law enforcement by breaking the glass in the front Road. Suspects stole a generator, charged with driving on a sus- fi nancial burdens on local govern- Westmoreland County. partnerships in this county contin- door. Damage was done to equip- mailbox, pump and a pressurized pended license. ments which contributed to hold- The Virginia Sheriffs’ Associa- ues to escalate, programs such as ment and merchandise. tank. The sheriff’s department also ing the line on increases of local tion, representing more than 5,900 this continue to grow in impor- On August 22, the chief of the Report information at 462- responded to a report of a break-in property taxes. sheriffs and deputy sheriffs across tance,” said Sheriff Crockett. “I Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire 7364. at the Northumberland County Sen. Chichester will be recog- Virginia, each year honors certain encourage everyone receiving a Department reported the theft of Callers do not have to give their Little League building. Nothing nized at the annual banquet on legislators who have demonstrated membership appeal to consider two, 100-pound propane tanks name or appear in court. Crime was found missing at the time of September 14 at the Williamsburg their willingness to support law joining forces with us by becom- containing about 180 pounds of Solvers will pay cash rewards up the report, but there were dam- Marriott at 7 p.m. enforcement legislative initiatives ing an Associate Member. It is a propane gas from the outside of to $1,000 for information useful ages to the entrance. Those attending the conference in the General Assembly. valuable investment in our future. the fi re house. to law enforcement.