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AT A Morgan will not GLANCE Relay for Life seek re-election begins Friday at sports complex Has served The Middlesex Relay for Life is Friday and Satur- 32 years as day, May 6-7, with most of the activities happening on state delegate Friday evening. All events are at the Middlesex Sports Complex at Locust Hill. Delegate Harvey B. Morgan, Gates open to the public at 80, of Saluda announced this 5 p.m. on Friday and remain week he will not seek re-election open until 7 a.m. Saturday. to the Virginia House of Delegates The schedule of Friday’s representing the 98th Legislative events is as follows: 5 p.m., District. silent auction opens; 6 p.m., Currently in his 32nd year of survivor dinner; 7 p.m., service, Morgan has been a state opening ceremonies followed delegate since 1980 and is com- by survivor lap; 7:45 p.m., pleting his 17th term in offi ce. He dunking booth opens; 8:15 never lost an election. p.m., “Fixed False Beliefs Native-American lesson “I have another 8 months in Band” performs under the offi ce so there is still work to do,” pavilion (Brendan Finley of At last Saturday’s Working Waterman’s Weekend in Deltaville, said Morgan on Tuesday. Mechanicsville, a leukemia Native American David “Stone Owl” Sweet shows a curious “I love the job but I never Delegate Harvey Morgan cancer survivor, is the drum- youngster how the Indians used stone and wooden tools to learned how to make it a part-time mer); 9 p.m., luminaria cer- prepare their meals. See more photos at SSentinel.com. job,” he said. “I want to do all the dening, landscaping, writing and emony; 11 p.m., scavenger (Photo by Tom Hardin) things people ask me to do and try reading. hunt; and midnight, movies to accept all the invitations to be Morgan lived in Gloucester begin (two movies will be at events. This doesn’t leave me a County most of his life but for the shown including “Pirates of lot of time to do the other things I past 13 years he and his wife, the the Caribbean”). like to do.” former Mary Helen Osborn, have On Saturday, there is a 6 Once out of offi ce in January, lived in the Saluda area. a.m. wake-up with Zumba MVFD weighs 2012, Morgan said he hopes to followed by the closing cer- spend more time boating, gar- (See Del. Morgan, page A12) emonies at 6:45 a.m. The public is invited and everyone is encouraged to building options attend. Gemerek retires as All cancer survivors are invited to the survivor dinner by Tom Chillemi which was small, did not show and each can bring one all sides of the building that the president of Bay Aging guest. The cost to meet Urbanna’s His- Middlesex Volunteer Fire Depart- toric District building code could ment wants to build to house a by Audrey Thomasson Gemerek’s wife, Kay Sheldon, cause the Urbanna Firehouse addi- ladder truck. The commission took and son, Joshua Gemerek, will Police Unity tion to be built at Cooks Corner, fi re no action but asked fi re chief Ray Following two months of closed remain employed at the agency as chief Ray Burch told the Urbanna Burch to submit a larger, detailed door sessions and secret motions, vice presidents, according to board Tour coming to Planning Commission at its April drawing of the building for consid- Bay Aging’s board of directors on chairman Jimmie Carter. Carter Urbanna Tuesday 28 meeting. eration at the commission meeting April 28 accepted the retirement of also confi rmed that Gemerek, 67, The Urbanna Firehouse is in on Thursday, May 12, at 7 p.m. agency president Allyn Gemerek, and Sheldon have not reported to The Police Unity Tour will the Urbanna Historic District and At the April 14 meeting, a major- effective April 30. work since an emergency board enter the Town of Urbanna on changes to the building’s appear- ity of planning commission mem- His departure came three meeting in February. Sheldon was Tuesday, May 10, at approxi- ance must be approved by the bers said they did not favor the months after the board learned of expected to return to work this mately 4:35 p.m. The tour town. original design for the metal build- two state audits questioning fi nan- week. will proceed to the Middlesex Burch showed the commission ing. The commission asked Burch cial and administrative procedures Volunteer Fire Department a small sketch of an altered design to meet with builder and town at the agency. (See Gemerek, page A2) for a reception by the ladies for the proposed addition to the council member Joe Heyman to auxiliary. fi rehouse. It was shown to the com- consider design changes. Heyman There will be 170 riders, 16 mission only briefl y and not sub- had said some inexpensive changes motorcycle offi cers for main- mitted with the application before could be made to the building to tenance of traffi c and safety, the meeting, as required. improve its appearance. and 20 support units includ- The original metal build- Burch said Heyman proposed ing one medic unit, four para- ing design was approved by the raising the brick facade from 4 feet medics and 45 valued support Urbanna Historic Architectural to 8 feet in height, and adding win- members. Review Board (HARB) on April dows. The tour will depart 6. However, on April 11, town resi- Later in the meeting, Heyman Urbanna to be on Route 17 dent Bob Calves appealed HARB’s said he proposed using vinyl siding by 5:30 p.m. decision to the Urbanna Town above the brick, and he would The public is encouraged Council, which is scheduled to hear turn the gable end toward Virginia to cheer on the policemen as that appeal on May 16, at 7 p.m. Street. they ride through Urbanna Planning commission chairman and to come meet them at the Phil Friday said the new drawing, fi rehouse. (See Firehouse, page A12)

Redistricting public hearing Boat operator in fatal set for Tuesday The Middlesex Board of crash gets 19 years Supervisors is proposing that two new voting districts The “Gloucester Eagle” is treated at The Wildlife Center of Vir- be created from the current marker light, in the Rappahannock ginia before becoming a role model for three orphaned chicks. Saluda and Pinetop districts. Will serve at River 1.5 miles north of Water This proposal would increase View at about 9:39 p.m. on July 5, the number of Middlesex least 3 years 2010. County voting districts from Judge Taliaferro sentenced three to fi ve, with one super- by Tom Chillemi Nixon to 7 years for aggravated Baby bald eagles visor representing each dis- manslaughter of Amanda Brady, trict. Boat operator Steven W. Nixon who was thrown overboard in the A public hearing on the pro- was sentenced on Tuesday, May crash and drowned. He suspended posal is set for Tuesday, May 3, to 19 years in prison for felony 4 years and 9 months of that sen- meet ‘role model’ 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the historic and misdemeanor convictions in tence, leaving Nixon to serve an courthouse in Saluda. connection with an alcohol-related “active” sentence of 2 years and 3 by Tom Chillemi were transported to The Wild- The redistricting is being boat crash on July 5, 2010 in the months for that crime. life Center of Virginia (WCV) in done because following each Rappahannock River that killed Nixon was also sentenced to 3 Three baby bald eagles, whose Waynesboro. 10-year U.S. Census, the one woman and injured 9 other years for maiming while operat- mother was killed by an airplane, The second part of the story board of supervisors must people, some seriously. ing a water craft. Judge Taliaferro are getting some comfort from a begins a month earlier on March “equalize” the number of Lancaster Circuit Court Judge suspended 2 years and 3 months “role model” female eagle that 25 when an adult female bald residents in each voting dis- Harry T. Taliaferro III suspended leaving Nixon to serve an active was rescued in Gloucester. eagle that could not fl y was spot- trict to be within 5% of each 15 years of the felony sentences, sentence of 9 months on the maim- The orphaned eaglets came ted in Belroi in the middle of other. which means Nixon must serve ing conviction. Nixon’s 11-year- from a Norfolk Botanical Gloucester County. Conservation For more information visit, three years in prison. old son suffered head and internal Garden nest, which has been police offi cer Jeff McCuistion www.ssentinel.com/index. Nixon also must serve 12 months injuries in the crash. The boy, who watched by thousands of bird was able to catch the eagle the php/news/article/re_district- in jail for the misdemeanor convic- was in court on Tuesday, has recov- lovers via webcam during the following day when the bird ran ing_plan_explained/. tion of operating a boat under the ered well, his mother testifi ed. past 8 years. The webcam was into a body of water. The Deltaville Commu- infl uence of alcohol. Nixon also pled guilty to 4 on as 15 eaglets were hatched, The mature eagle was taken nity Association (DCA) has Nixon pled guilty to 6 felonies charges of felony child neglect. He raised and flew away over the to licensed bird rehabilitation scheduled a meeting to dis- and one misdemeanor on February received a 2-year sentence on each years. specialist Sarah Streetman in cuss the fi ve-district proposal 17, 2011. At that time he resigned charge with all time suspended. On April 26 things changed Saluda. She cared for the bird for Thursday, May 5, at 7 p.m. his position as a captain with the For the misdemeanor of oper- dramatically when the mother was for two days. She named it the at Philippi Christian Church Richmond Fire Department, where ating a boat under the infl uence struck by an airplane at Norfolk “Gloucester Eagle.” in Deltaville. he had worked for 20 years. of alcohol, Judge Taliaferro sen- International Airport. Experts On March 28, Chris Clendenin Nixon’s 23-foot-long boat that tenced Nixon to 12 months in jail were not certain the father could transported the eagle to The he was operating hit a fi xed steel feed the eaglets so, the next day, piling marker, with a fl ashing red (See Sentence, page A3) the three 6-week-old eaglets (See Bald eagle, page A2) 6 Arts & Leisure ...... A8 Classifieds ...... B4 61

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one woman’s opinion Festival Queen letters to editor David B. Nichols, M.D. scale of 1-10, how happy was I? What a application Over-taxing question. I was still depressed over Father’s Letters to the Editor may Urbanna, Va.— It’s hard to lose a doctor. deadline nears not exceed 400 words. We adore our doctors who spend many gru- death and could hardly get out of bed each simply reduces morning but I told him that maybe I was There is a limit of two let- eling years in medical school to learn the Applications are now ters per person, per month. art of medicine and then the rest of their a “6.” being accepted for the incentives “Well,” he said shaking his head, “A girl Email letters to editor@ working lives caring for us. I’ve never met 2011 Oyster Festival Queen ssentinel.com. a doc I didn’t love. like you ought to be a 10. So let’s see what Scholarship Competition. To the Editor: Oddly, it was my father’s death that intro- we can do to improve your happiness.” Any female resident of A recent letter by the duced me to the renowned Dr. Nichols of Eventually Dr. Nichols saw me reach “10,” Middlesex County who will Unhealthy perennial “bash the rich” White Stone Family Practice, although but I have never forgotten this doctor who be a high school senior in (BTR) author once again I certainly had heard of him. Dr. Nichols not only showed concern for my physical the fall of 2011 is eligible to growth of claims that the wealthy are had read my father’s obit in the Richmond well-being, but also for my personal hap- participate in this competi- not paying their fair share Times-Dispatch and called me to express piness. tion. the military of taxes. His tired, worn-out condolences. One day Dr. Nichols told me about his For applications or more rhetoric with broad, general- I was sitting alone that evening when dream of building a new clinic in Tangier information, contact Wendy To the Editor: izing statements remind me the phone rang and I dreaded answering, and invited me to visit the island. I had Payne at 758-5776 or the In recent months concern of the saying, “I have made and wasn’t sure I could feign pleasantries never flown in a helicopter before and Oyster Festival Foundation about budget imbalances at up my mind, don’t confuse to whomever was calling. It wasn’t sure I had the cour- at 758-0368. The deadline is local, national and interna- me with facts.” was Dr. Nichols telling me age. He kept his “copter” Friday, May 13. tional levels has forced its The facts that he will not how much he liked Father in front of his house and one way into political and public tell you are that the top 1% who had been his patient. day, sure enough . . . zoom! awareness. It is interesting to already pay 38% of all taxes His tender words helped me Up we went! (With a scream look back just two decades while the top 5% pay 59% of through the night. I thought from me.) He hovered over Gemerek . . . when a strong showing by all taxes. Expanding beyond then what a special doctor he his house while I adjusted Republicans in the midterm the top 5% of earners, half was to have called someone to the reeling shock of alti- (Continued from page A1) elections, after Clinton’s of Americans pay 97% of he didn’t even know after a tude. I soon relaxed and then successful White House all income taxes while the hard day’s work just to pass enjoyed the trip immensely. In a prepared statement, bid, brought a fire-breath- bottom half contribute only on some kind words. That day I learned about Carter said, “Mr. Gemerek ing Newt Gingrich and his about 3% of the total. A legend in his time, a Tangier Island, including has led Bay Aging and “Contract for America” And now BTR wants to doctor who received numer- meeting all the island “char- served the residents of its troops to Washington with increase the already dispro- ous awards because of his acters.” The trip inspired a 10-county service area for their promise of deep cuts portionate tax burden on the passionate love for his series of columns I wrote to over 30 years. The board in federal spending, espe- higher income population. patients, excruciating atten- help publicize the island’s acknowledges that during cially wasteful subsidies. The usual rational that “they tion to detail (he must have by Mary need for a new clinic. I took that time he has adminis- The recipients of federal can afford it” or “they need been a bear to work for!) and Dr. Nichols to Rotary and tered numerous programs largesse, however, fought to pay their fair share” is his dogged devotion to his Wakefield Buxton he and his trusty staff made that have positively affected back so effectively that the nothing more than an emo- patients. dozens of trips to other the lives and well-being of Republicans ended up with tional way of trying to make The last years of his life also saw emerge area Rotary clubs that provided desper- many elderly and poor per- a budget with reductions of the ends justify the means. in him an obsession to provide a new clinic ately needed new equipment for his clinic. sons. Mr. Gemerek will be $1.5 billion, only one-tenth No one has the intrinsic, to Tangier Island. His 25 years of flying While at the Gloucester Point Rotary Club, available for consulting to of what they had planned, moral or legal authority to back and forth in his own plane to Tangier a reporter from a Peninsula newspaper Bay Aging on an as-needed and totaling only .001% of arbitrarily choose a group to provide medical service, often at his own heard his appeal for Tangier Island, wrote a basis.” the total budget. of citizens and then confis- expense, was not enough. He had to build story that came out on the front page of his Both Carter and agency Defense, Social Security, cate an inordinate amount of a new clinic. “Tangier Islanders remind me newspaper on Christmas Eve, and a corpo- attorney B.H.B. Hubbard Medicare and Medicaid are their wealth. of the people back home in Canada where I rate foundation read the story and awarded refused to release details of the major items of federal Over-taxing simply was born,” he explained to me. That he was Dr. Nichols his first big grant. any negotiated settlement, spending that will require reduces incentives for able to see his hard work come to fruition in Over the years I have often thought of including whether Gemerek dispassionate scrutiny, but making the essential invest- the new clinic before he passed away from this man on awakening at dawn in a storm was allowed to keep retire- none more than defense. ments necessary to create cancer was a great pleasure for him. and wondered if he had to fly off to Tangier ment funds reported to total Excess in military spend- jobs. With more incen- One day I was destined to meet Dr. Nich- Island that morning. Very few storms held nearly $900,000. ing is truly widespread, and tives, i.e., lower taxes, more ols as a patient when I developed a blood him back. He was equally dedicated to his In an audit, the Depart- is most nakedly exposed by wealth for the investors will clot in my leg following a cross-country mainland patients. His absence has left a ment of Social Services’ a recent audit by the non- be created, thereby produc- flight. I had checked into the emergency massive hole in our community. Office of Community - Ser partisan General Account- ing higher employment. The room at Riverside Walter Reed Hospi- Why was such a great doctor who did so vices (OCS) was critical of ing Office, which revealed only real solution for reduc- tal in Gloucester but an automobile acci- many incredibly good things taken at such Gemerek’s compensation of that the Pentagon could ing the deficit is to slash dent had caused a backup and I ended up an early age? There is no answer to such more than $230,000 when not properly account for spending in all categories at Rappahannock General Hospital in a question. But it’s comforting to know compared to the compensa- an astounding trillion dol- of government, as well as Kilmarnock. It was Dr. Nichols who initi- that his life was not lived in vain. He left a tion of other agency employ- lars of the money spent in reducing the overall size of ated the medical injections that saved my rich legacy for us to enjoy for many years ees. The report suggested recent years! We are paying the government. life. to come. How fortunate we were to have the board do a salary com- a stiff price for not heeding Raising tax rates has never A special memory I have of Dr. Nichols known this kind, gentle, and good- hearted parison study and consider the warning of President been about increasing reve- after that episode was his asking me, on a soul. ©2011 offering Gemerek a retire- Eisenhower regarding the nue to the government—we ment package. unhealthy growth of the have historical example after The OCS audit was criti- military-industrial complex, example where lower tax cal of the board for not which has now morphed rates have increased overall Bald eagle . . . (Continued from page A1) County real living up to its fiduciary into a military-industrial- revenue. The simple fact is duty, such as understanding Congressional complex that that the federal government Wildlife Center of Virginia WCV, said the center regu- estate tax agency financials and over- threatens the very founda- has a spending problem and (WCV) in Waynesboro. larly uses the “role models seeing questionable charges tions of our democratic not a revenue problem. This Injuries and surrogate parents” with to Gemerek’s agency credit system. year’s spending is more than The female eagle had many young raptors. “We bills mailed cards and personal use of an President Obama has double what was spent in any two puncture wounds in have a surrogate great- agency car. The audit found requested $553 billion for year prior to 2005 and the the left wing. These punc- horned owl, ‘Mama G’Ho,’ Real estate bills for the that Gemerek, his wife and the 2012 military budget, national debt has increased ture wounds seem consis- who does this very job for first half of 2011 are being son were allowed to co- much to the disappointment 300% since 2007. tent with injuries from an us with our young great- mailed this week by the sign checks for amounts in of many of his supporters, Proposals that seek to altercation with another horned owlets,” said Nich- Middlesex County Treasur- excess of $5,000 and that who had hoped for major reduce the deficit by tax- bird, according to the WCV olson. er’s Office. they did not follow proper cuts in military spending. the-rich strategies might be website. The bald eagle also Role models and surro- For the taxpayers’ conve- procurement procedures The Pentagon admits to 725 effective at gaining votes had a small brood patch—a gate parents play an impor- nience, bills may be paid at when spending state and bases that are spread through from liberal progressives, temporary bare spot on the tant part for very young any local branch of BB&T, federal funds on vehicles. 153 foreign countries with Marxists, and communists, breast with no feathers— chicks, she explained. “The Citizens and Farmers Bank A second audit by the an estimated replacement but they will not put our that is used to transfer body visual example of an adult or EVB. Also, a drop box for Virginia Department of cost of $118 billion. These country on a sound financial heat to her eaglets. bird ensures that they won’t 24-hour payment service is Housing and Community require more than 250,000 path. Veterinarians at WCV imprint on people and will available at the Woodward Development questioned active duty military person- Anyone who values free- sutured the Gloucester imprint on their species.” Building in the courthouse $88,385 in “over” charges nel with an estimated annual dom and liberty should truly Eagle’s larger puncture. That’s the main purpose complex in Saluda. to the state agency. price tag of tens of billions. examine and reject the argu- WCV reported on Friday of placing the eagle and Taxpayers also can pay According to Carter, the The ongoing costs of this ments given by those trying that the Gloucester Eagle chicks near each other, their tax with a credit card, problems have since been “imperial” spread, plus the to raise the tax rates. Look was improving and the said Nicholson. “These debit card or electronic corrected. cost of ill-advised wars in beyond their emotional nerve damage may not be as eaglets are past the imprint- check by calling 1-800- By a 12-0 vote, the board the Middle East and Asia hyperbole and examine severe as originally thought. ing stage, but we still don’t 272-9829 or visiting www. appointed Kathy Vesley- are major factors in our defi- the starting point of their Role model want them to get too used officialpayments.com. At Massey Bay Aging’s new cit problems. claims. The Gloucester Eagle was to people—so having a the prompt enter jurisdic- president, effective April 30. Sam Sawkins John Groves placed in a specially modi- reminder of an adult figure tion code 1061. There will Vesley-Massey previously Urbanna Hartfield fied 100-foot-long flight should help with that.” be a nominal convenience served as the agency’s chief pen that has been divided Streetman, who has oper- fee charged for this service. operations officer under into two sections. The adult ated Wild Care Inc. for 22 All major credit cards are Gemerek. eagle won’t be feeding or years, said the adult “will accepted. “I am thrilled and hum- tending to the three eaglets, be there to talk to them and Also this year on the bled,” said Vesley-Massey said Randy Huwa, of WCV. they will fixate on her.” county website, www. on her promotion. “This Dobe Run In fact, the adult will be Streetman added that vet- co.middlesex.va.us, is board has high expectations. Canine Boarding & Daycare separated from the three erinarians are not sure if the inquiry information and I will try to live up to and Grooming by appt. little birds. “We’re looking adult eagle will be able to payment options for real continue Bay Aging’s excel- for that adult to be a visible fly again, “but she’s strong estate and personal property lent service.” ‘role model,’ a bird that the enough to be an eagle to the taxes. Visa and MasterCard There was only one dis- Happy Mother’s Day! eaglets can see, and hear.” chicks.” are accepted. There will be senter during the official Amanda Nicholson, For more information, visit a convenience fee charged. votes to reflect changes We appreciate your business. director of outreach at www.wildlifecenter.org. Taxpayers are welcome on the agency’s 10 boards. to visit the treasurer’s office Board member Joe Curry 758-4360 office and pay in person or mail objected to allowing Shel- Hours: 8am – 6pm 7 days a week their payments. Office hours don to continue signing are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. agency checks. He withdrew Monday through Friday. his objection after Carter’s Published in the Interest of the Territory Payments are due June 6, assurance that Sheldon was 2011. cleared of any wrongdoing. Lying South of the Rappahannock River The treasurer only collects Happy Mother’s Day! taxes, and does not assess RAPPAHANNOCK PRESS, INC., Publisher property, fix valuations, Mizpah plans set rates or grant exemp- Great sales for Mom Frederick A. Gaskins, President and Publisher tions and has no authority Nursing Home Elizabeth Lee C. Gaskins, Secretary/Treasurer to make changes to the tax John Thomas Hardin, Editor roll. For inquiries relat- Week events all through the store. ing to assessments, contact Staff: Larry S. Chowning and Tom Chillemi, General Assignment Reporters; Deborah Middlesex Commissioner Mizpah Health Center Be sure to enter your Mom’s name into of the Revenue Priscilla J. will celebrate National Haynes, Advertising Manager; Maeghaen Goss and Wendy Payne, Advertising Representa- Davenport at 758-5331. Nursing Home Week start- our drawing to win a special tives; Julie H. Burwood, Art Director; Joe Gaskins, Graphic Designer; Peggy Baughan, For payment informa- ing Sunday, May 8, and Circulation and Classified Manager; Connie G. Walton, Compositor; and Geanie Longest, tion or questions, call the continuing through Satur- Mother's Day plant! Customer Accounts Manager. Middlesex County Treasur- day, May 14. The theme this er’s Office, Betty S. Bray, year is “Exceptional People The Southside Sentinel (USPS 504-080) is published each Thursday except Christmas Treasurer, at 804-758- Who Deliver Exceptional week. Periodicals postage paid at Urbanna, Va. 23175. Subscriptions: $24 per year in 5302. Care.” Bristow’s Middle Peninsula Counties and $30 per year elsewhere. On Sunday, May 8, cor- Phone, Fax and Email: Phone: (804) 758-2328; Fax: (804) 758-5896; sages will be given out at 11 “Home of Editorial: [email protected]; Advertising: [email protected]; Classifieds: a.m.; Mother’s Day luncheon [email protected]; Subscriptions: [email protected] and at 12 noon; and church ser- Good Goods” website: www.ssentinel.com. donk’s vices with Harmony Grove Established 1876 Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Postmaster: Send address changes to Southside Sentinel, P.O. Box 549, Urbanna, Va. 23175 Jim & Joell Kepka  Monday, May 9, will be R.S. Bristow Store • Urbanna, Va. • 758-2210 Pluck, Perseverance and Progress Sat., May 14th - 8 p.m. (See Mizpah, page A12) Regular Hours Monday Thru Saturday 10:00 – 5:00 May 5, 2011 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A3 Still active at 106 by Larry S. Chowning immediately said “solitaire. I play it all the time and it “My forget-ory has keeps my mind off things. consumed my mem-ory,” “I’ve always eaten what- said 106-year-old Mildred ever was fixed,” she said. Womble when she was “My favorite beverage is unable to remember a point soy milk and I drink that or two on Monday during an every day.” interview at her daughter’s Mrs. Womble has lived home in Urbanna. in Urbanna since the early Born in 1905, Mrs. 1990s when her daughter, Womble turned 106 last Mrs. Sharp, brought her to week and is the second live with her. oldest person living in Mrs. Sharp discovered Clarence Hargus Wayne Evans Seth Penney Middlesex County. Mrs. Urbanna when she started Malomy Ruffin of Mizpah camping at Camp Nimcock, Nursing Home at Locust a former campground that Hill is the county’s oldest Mildred Womble enjoys her birthday cake. was at the head of Urbanna living person. She was born Creek. She camped there MCVRS loses three near Saluda in 1904. from 1972 to 1980 when she Mrs. Womble recently She gets a birthday card bought the home in Urbanna celebrated her birthday with every year from the admin- the family lives in today. It of its finest volunteers friends and family. Mrs. istration of Averett. was a summer home until Betty Cook of Water View Today, Mrs. Womble lives 1989 when Mrs. Sharp treated her to lunch at Indian with her daughter, Frances moved from Richmond and Three people who have Hargus, who also retired “We thank Wayne, Clar- Creek Yacht and Country Sharp, on Howard Street in started living year around contributed their time, from Newport News Ship- ence, and Seth for every- Club in Kilmarnock. Urbanna. there. energy, skills and devotion building joined in 2004 and thing they have done for the Mrs. Womble was born in When asked about her For the last several years, to helping people with med- has resigned to spend more squad and the community, Caroline County, the daugh- vices, Mrs. Womble said Salem Baptist Church in ical emergencies are leav- time with his family. and we wish them all the ter of a farmer and sawmill she smoked a little, maybe a Sparta, which is Mrs. Wom- ing the Middlesex County Penney, who also joined best in their future endeav- operator. She grew up on half pack a day for a while, ble’s home church in Caro- Volunteer Rescue Squad in 2004, has accepted a ors,” said the MCVRS a farm with three brothers “but really I didn’t like it,” line County, has Senior Day (MCVRS) of Deltaville. work-related transfer. spokesperson. and three sisters in a strong so she quit. and it always falls in April Abe Lincoln once said, Southern Baptist family. She drank alcohol socially, near her birthday. “They do “No man stands so tall as She is the oldest living but did not overindulge. a big celebration every year when he stoops to help a alumnus of Averett College, When asked what was the for her with a cake and flow- child.” Abe might have gone having graduated in 1925. secret to her longevity, she ers,” said Mrs. Sharp. on to praise those who help When Averett College people of all ages, all hours The Rivah Day Spa celebrated its 150th anniver- of the day or night, in rain, sary, officials from the col- snow, or sunshine. Rescue lege called and asked Mrs. squad members Wayne & Gift Shop Happy Mother’s Day! Womble, then 104 years Evans, Clarence Hargus old, if she could attend. It and Seth Penney are among was too long a drive to go to that select group and have Mother’s Day Specials Celebrate Danville, but her daughter stooped, knelt, lifted, carried, offer good through 5/8/11 agreed to take her to a cel- cried for, and rescued count- ebration at Averett’s satellite less members of the commu- One Hour Massage or Mother’s Day school in Richmond. nity who were in trouble. Mrs. Sharp told the story The three men might very One Hour Facial – $50 that when they arrived at the well have been at your door with Candy, Cards school campus in Richmond in response to a 911 call for they were in a line when an a health emergency. None of Manicure & Pedicure with your older woman yelled out that the three had medical back- & Gift items from she was the oldest alumnus grounds when they joined choice of One Hour Massage or attending the celebration. MCVRS, but all three took One Hour Facial – $100 She was 92. An official cor- classes and became superb arshall s rug rected her by pointing out emergency medical techni- M ’ D that Mrs. Womble was the cians (EMTs). Whether the Give your Mom a Gift Certifi cate 50 Cross street • Urbanna • 758-5344 oldest living alumnus of call came during Christmas Averett College. dinner or in the middle of ♥ ♥ ♥ Mrs. Womble chuckled at the night, they were out the story and said, “Shoot, the door and on their way New Miche Bags that woman was 92. She was within minutes to provide Charles Albert Fine Sterling Silver Jewelry just a baby!” lifesaving care to victims of River Birch Mrs. Womble said she is automobile accidents, heart Bauble LuLu Beads very thankful to have lived attacks, strokes and falls. so long. 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Boatyard and Marina on Jackson Creek, 274 Buck’s Volunteers needed for Invasive Removal Day View Lane, Deltaville. Festivities will be from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. with the dedication ceremony sched- The Northern Neck Chap- about its growth habits and Steensma and forest tech- uled for 11 a.m. Many traditional Bay boats are ter of the Virginia Native eradication procedures. The nician Mike Aherron will Community expected to be there. 776-7200 Plant Society and the Master participants should meet at guide. Calendar Naturalists will host the 3rd the parking area approxi- Please dress appropriately • Northern Neck’s Rappotomac Writers Annual Invasive Removal mately halfway down Field and bring loppers, gloves, Open Mic Gala 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at NetCruisers on Saturday, May 7. This Trial Road. Forester Rich water and insect repellent. Cafe in Lancaster Court House. Writers, song writ- year volunteers will be at ers and actors are invited to share and entertain the two different locations— audience with their favorite pieces. No registration Chilton Woods State Forest is required. Upon arrival ask for Jan or Jerry. www. and Belle Isle State Park, chesapeakebaywriters.org both in Lancaster County. Invasive species are non- • Virginia Watercolor Society Show will • Rivah Wear Fashion Show and Luncheon native plants that cause ecolog- exhibit in the Jane Stouffer Williams Exhibition with fashions by Cyndy’s Bynn and R.S. Bristow ical or economic harm and are Room at the Rappahanock Art League Studio Gal- Store will be held at noon in the fellowship hall a threat to healthy ecosystems. lery, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock from May 6 of Urbanna United Methodist Church. Tickets are They out-compete native spe- through June 1. 436-9309 available at Cyndy’s Bynn and R.S. Bristow Store. cies for resources and eventu- ally harm trees, wildlife and • Oyster Festival Queen Scholarship Com- • Menokin Music Festival at Menokin near water quality. petition applications are being accepted. Any Warsaw. Gates open at noon and the music begins The May 7 event is open female resident of Middlesex County who will be at 12:30 p.m. Performers include Smokehouse from to the public. For additional a high school senior in the fall of 2011 is eligible to Richmond, the Tyler Foxwell Band from Mechanics- information, contact Earline participate. Call Wendy Payne at 758-5776. ville, Gospel Express from Colonial Beach and God Walker at earlinedickinson@ Fearin’ Snake Handlers from Ashland. Tickets may aol.com or 804-529-9362. • Hands Across Middlesex at The Cryer Center be purchased at Union First Market Bank branches. The removal at Belle Isle on Rt. 33 near Locust Hill is open from 10 a.m. to 4 menokinmusic.com State Park will be from p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The Clothing Barn is 9:30-11:30 a.m. The par- open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on • Chesapeake Academy Auction The annual ticipants should meet at the the first and third Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. fund-raising event includes silent and live auc- Visitors Center. Volunteers The yard sale and the Clothing Barn are open on tions with dinner and dancing with the band “Soul will identify and remove the the second Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Expressions.” 438-5575 autumn olive. Ranger Paul Billings will guide. • Food Bank Middlesex Food Bank hours at • Gloucester Arts on Main will honor Beth The removal at Chilton Rappahannock Civic Club near Hartfield are as Massie as the featured artist for May at a “Meet the Woods State Forest will be follows: produce and bread pickup, Monday, Artist” reception from 6–9 p.m. at the Gloucester from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Volun- Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Arts on Main Gallery at 6580-B Main Street. Her teers will identify the Japa- regular food bank every other Monday from 9:30 work will be on display the month of May, Tuesday nese stilt grass and learn a.m. until food is distributed. 758-2910 through Saturday, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 824-9464

• GED Classes sponsored by Middle Peninsula • Virginia Motor Speedway: VA Army National RACE are being held at Middlesex High School. Guard Weekly Racing Late Models, Sportsman, 769-1151 Modifieds, Limited Stock Cars. 6:30 – 11 p.m. Jamaica. 758-1867 Real . Local . Radio Thursday, May 5 • Rappatomac Writers Critique Group of May 7 & 8 the Chesapeake Bay Writers meets from 11 a.m.–1 • Deltaville Dealer Days Boat Show Saturday p.m. at NetCruisers Cafe in Lancaster Court House. from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 www.chesapeakebaywriters.org p.m. The event is a popular venue for boaters to visit each of the Deltaville boat dealers who pres- The Weather Phone • Getting Started with Native Plants pre- ent new boat lines. Norton Yacht Sales, Annapolis sented by Dorothy Miller, of Miller Greenhouses, Yacht Sales, Chesapeake Yacht Sales and Gratitude at 7 p.m. at the Martin Kirwan King Center at His- Yacht Sales will each provide open house/boat 443-4400 toric Menokin near Warsaw. www.menokin.org shows with new and used boats on display. Sponsored by King’s Cleaning Service • Middlesex Tea Party Patriots meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Cooks Corner Office Complex on Route Monday, May 9 33. 314-6638 • Northern Neck Audubon Society Bird Walk at the Hutchinson Tract of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Carpools will Friday, May 6 leave Grace Episcopal Church at 7:15 a.m. Those • Middlesex Family YMCA Strong Commu- driving directly should meet at the Hutchinson tract nities Charity Golf Classic at Piankatank River at 8:15 a.m. 462-0084 Golf Club. The shotgun event begins at 1 p.m. with check-in and lunch at 11:30 a.m. The public is wel- come to attend post-golf activities beginning at 6 Tuesday, May 10 p.m. that include a top-notch menu and the tal- • Police Unity Tour will enter the Town of ented Brent Small, a one-man band. Over 75 silent Urbanna at approximately 4:35 p.m. The tour will and live auction items will be up for bid. 776-8846 proceed to the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Depart- ment for a reception by the ladies auxiliary. There • Reception for the Virginia Watercolor will be 170 riders. The tour will depart Urbanna to Society Show in the Jane Stouffer Williams be on Rt. 17 by 5:30 p.m. Exhibition Room at the Rappahanock Art League Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, from 4 to 7 p.m. 436-9309 Wednesday, May 11 • Kids Club sponsored by the Middlesex YMCA begins May 4 and continues every Wednesday May 6 & 7 through June 8 from noon–1:30 p.m. in the pre- • Relay For Life of Middlesex is scheduled for school room of the YMCA. There will be a collec- Friday beginning at 5 p.m. and will continue over- tion of tumbling, games and activities designed to night until sunrise on Saturday. This year’s pirate keep your preschooler in motion. 776-8846. theme is “Walk The Plank For A Cure.” The relay will be held at the Middlesex County Sports Com- • Underground Railroad Quilts The public is plex and there will be pirate re-enactors, scavenger invited to join Irvinia Miller at historic Menokin near and treasure hunts and the “Dunkin Deputies” will Warsaw on a personal journey as she walks in the be back to get dunked again! 397-9922 steps of slaves who traveled the Underground Rail- road to freedom. Included in this talk will be a brief look at the quilts and codes of the Underground Saturday, May 7 Railroad and the stories they told. This event will • International Migratory Bird Day Sandy take place at the Martin Kirwan King Visitors Center Spencer, refuge biologist, will conduct a walk from at Menokin from 5-7 p.m. Registration required. 8–11 a.m. at the Hutchinson Tract in Tappahannock. 333-1776 333-1470

• Irvington Farm Market 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on May 11 & 12 the Irvington Town Commons. Featuring a variety • Two Days to Explore Pastels on the Next of vendors and artisans. The first Saturday of the Level with Susan Sills, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the month through November. irvingtonfarmersmar- Rappahanock Art League Studio Gallery, 19 North [email protected] Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309

• Deltaville Maritime Museum Re-ded- ication of the historic workboat “F.D. For an expanded version of our community cal- Crockett” The event will be hosted by Deltaville endar, please visit www.SSentinel.com.

Mondays at Middlesex Senior Activity Center, Weekly Events Saluda. 758-2867 • Story Hour 3 p.m. Mondays at Urbanna Thursdays Methodist Church. 758-5717. • BSA, Troop 341 7 p.m. Thursdays at Christ • Kiwanis Club of Middlesex 6 p.m. Mondays Church Parish Hall, Saluda. 776-7445 at the United Methodist Church, Urbanna. 758- 2020. • Boy Scout Troop #370 6 p.m. Mondays at Fridays American Legion Post #82, Saluda. 347-7323 • Knitting Group 10 a.m. Fridays at Cross Street • Bingo 7 p.m. Mondays at Middlesex County Coffee, Urbanna. Volunteer Rescue Squad (MCVRS), Deltaville. • Cub Scout Pack #314 7 p.m. the first and third Fridays at Hermitage Baptist Church, Church View. 347-7323 Tuesdays • Rotary Club 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays for breakfast at the Pilot House Restaurant, Topping. 694-6416 Saturdays • Clothes Closet 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at • Yard Sale – Hands Across Middlesex and Hands Across Middlesex, Locust Hill. 758-2044 Habitat for Humanity 8 a.m.–noon the second • Aphasia Group 11 a.m.–noon Tuesdays and fourth Saturdays at the Cryer Center. 758- at RGH Outpatient Rehab, 43 Harris Road, 2044 Kilmarnock. 435-8501 • Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly • Chess 4 p.m. Tuesdays at the Middlesex Point Nature Park Museum 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. County Public Library, Deltaville. 776-7362 Saturdays. Park open dawn to dusk. 776-7200 • Chess Club 5–7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the • Alcoholics Anonymous open 12-and-12 Gloucester Library. 776-7632 meeting, 5:30 p.m. Saturdays at Zoar Baptist • Lions Club 7 p.m. the second and fourth Church. 776-7629 Tuesdays at the Beacon, Topping. 776-7508

Sundays Wednesdays • Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly • Story Hour 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Lower Point Nature Park Museum 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. United Methodist Church. 758-5717 Sundays. Park open dawn to dusk. 776-7200 • Knitters Group 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Urbanna United Methodist Church. • Bingo 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays at 8215 General Mondays Puller Highway. Sponsored by the Rappahannock • Story Hour 9:30 a.m. Mondays at the YMCA. Civic Club Community Boosters. 758-5717 • Story Hour 10:45 a.m. Mondays at Middlesex Email your event to [email protected] by County Public Library, Urbanna. 758-5717 Friday for consideration. Please keep your • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 2–3 p.m. event information current. May 5, 2011 Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A5 at the library Tea Party to by Lillian Svetahor For ticket information, please contact meet May 5 Deltaville branch manager the Urbanna Branch at 758-5717 or the The Middlesex Tea Party Deltaville Branch at 776-7362. Patriots will meet Thurs- Last week felt like summer was here; The Deltaville Branch is continuing the day, May 5, at 7:30 p.m. at however, spring is not quite ready to give special video and cookbook sale through the Cooks Corner Offi ce way just yet. It may not be time to put the end of May. The selection is still varied Complex on Route 33, three those sweaters and jackets away, but it is and treasures can still be had for terrifi c miles east of Saluda. The time to be planning your vegetable garden prices. Many collectors of cookbooks public is welcome. For more and beautiful fl ower beds for this enjoy reading them even though information, call 804-314- summer. The local garden they do not cook on a regular 6638. centers are full of tempta- basis. Donations come in tions. Which plants are every week and are added right for your location and to our continuous sale Red Cross CPR soil type? It is physically in the back room at the easier to do your research Deltaville Branch. The class is Saturday before digging those holes library now has a book sale River Counties Chapter than having to do the back- table at the Deltaville Farm- of the American Red Cross breaking job of removing a shrub ers’ Market the last Saturday of will hold a CPR (Adult/ that just grows too big or does not thrive the month. Say hello to our friendly vol- Child/Infant), First Aid/ in a particular location. Both branches of unteer while purchasing some bargains. AED (Defi brillator) class the library have a wonderful selection of Thanks to the volunteers who helped from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on books to help make your planning easier clean up the debris in the aftermath of the Saturday, May 7, at the on your wallet and back! tornado in the Deltaville Branch’s parking chapter offi ce, 39 Harris After all the landscaping work, the lot and picnic area. Volunteers who just Road, Kilmarnock. For the DCA library also will provide an evening of show up and get the job done are such a The cost is $70. The class enjoyment on Friday, May 20. Stepha- blessing! Thankfully, the building was will provide a 2-year certifi - Donations toward repairing the grounds and buildings nie Nakasian, her husband Hod O’Brien, not damaged and restoration of services cation. Pre-registration with of Deltaville Community Association (DCA), which and daughter Veronica Swift will enter- enabled the library to offer services to the advance payment required were damaged in the April 16 tornado, continue to tain once again in Middlesex County community within a few days. as class size is limited; accumulate. Above, tugboat captain Jay Ward (right) with their lively renditions of jazz tunes. See you at the library! phone 435-7669. presents DCA volunteer Dianne McNamee with a check for $2,500 to go toward the DCA general recon- struction fund. “With the generosity of people like Jay and his family, the DCA will be back quickly and better than ever. Way to go Jay, and thank you,” said a DCA spokesperson. All donations will be gratefully Mother’s Day accepted at: DCA, P.O. Box 211, Deltaville, VA 23043; Sunday, May 8 at or call DCA president Michelle Rother at 776-9020. The Pilot House 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Del. Pollard to Fried Oysters, Ham with pineapple sauce, Fried Soft-Shell Crabs, Stuffed Pork Loin address DAR Lots of vegetables Virginia Delegate Albert Pollard Jr. will be the guest Garden Salad Bar speaker at the May meeting of the Cobbs Hall Chapter of Plus National Society of Daugh- ters of the American Revolu- Salad Bar with fruit salad, potato salad, Above, Casey Davis (right) shows Allea Maurakis how tion (DAR) on Monday, May chicken salad, watergate salad, slaw & to tie a bowline. Allea and her family came on Sat- 9, at 1 p.m. at Rappahannock urday from Poquoson to sell Greek-baked goods at Westminster-Canterbury in deviled eggs. the Deltaville Farmers’ Market. During a break, Allea Irvington. asked Casey to show her some knot tying. The DAR is a non- Lots of Desserts including sugar free profit, non-political vol- unteer women’s service Adults $16.95 Children under 10 $8 Knot board dedicated organization dedicated to preserving American his- tory, securing America’s Make your reservations now! at Maritime Museum future through better edu- cation, and promoting Virginia Delegate (804) 758-2262 by Raynell Smith selves how to tie the knots. patriotism. Any woman Albert Pollard Jr. 2737 Greys Point Road/Rt. 3 Museum Director Classes in knot tying using 18 years or older, regard- Casey’s board will be part of less of race, religion, or eligible to join. Topping On April 30, during the an enrichment program for ethnic background, who For information about opening ceremonies of the youngsters planned during can prove lineal descent joining, contact Mary Deltaville Maritime Museum the summer at the museum. from a patriot of the Elizabeth Stewart at 436- Dance to and Holly Point Nature Park, For designing and build- American Revolution is 9022. a magnifi cent knot board con- ing this board, Casey was RB & Rockers structed by Casey Davis was awarded the Girl Scout Gold at the Beacon May 14 formally dedicated as a new Award, the highest award a resource on the grounds. Girl Scout can earn. Judges Dance Classes 8 p.m. – Midnight Casey, working with her take into account the com- Taught by Professional Dance Instructor, advisor, Fred Dant, identi- plexity of the project, how Light hors d’oeuvres fi ed over a dozen useful much of a mark the project Arthur Dewey $10 per person knots, and then constructed will make on the Scout’s a two-sided board to illus- community, and the lasting Friday Nights: May 13, May 27, June 10, June 24 trate how the knots are tied, impact of the project. 7:30 – 10pm and the best use for each Casey is a Juliette, which at the American Legion Post 241 knot. Casey’s knot board means that she has no troop We do PASSPORT PHOTOS . Call the Sentinel at 758-2328 includes lengths of rope so but participates in council $15 per person that visitors can study the events and does community For more infromation call Vivian Jesse at 804-854-7404 illustrations and teach them- service as an independent Scout. She lives in Saluda, or Ann Ward at 804-909-1890 attends West Point High School, and will attend Vir- ginia Tech in the fall. The Southside Sentinel: We publish more news about Middlesex Photo Shop County than any other source in the world! group to meet Tuesday The Photo SIG of the Northern Neck Computer Users Group will meet Tues- day, May 10, at 9:15 a.m. in the Lancaster Community Library in Kilmarnock. There will be a Photo Shop Elements demonstra- tion and tutorial on remov- ing haze from images. Bring your laptops and practice The Steamboat Restaurant images. Several extra lap- Invites you to our Mother’s Day Buffet Brunch, tops will be available. Visi- Sunday, May 8th from 10 – 3:30 p.m. tors are welcome. For more information, contact Jim Come in & enjoy the following selections: Sapione at 462-5831. She Crab Soup Slow Roasted Prime Rib w/ Au Jus & Horsey Sauce Herb Roasted Turkey w/ Dijon Honey Mustard Broiled Flounder Polynesian Pork Loin Green Bean Casserole Rice Pilaf Garlic Mashed Red Bliss Potatoes Fresh Garden Salad Seasonal Fresh Fruit Omelet Station, Bacon, Sausage & Spiced Apples Bread Baskets w/ Fresh Rolls & Buttermilk Biscuits Assorted Cakes, Pies & Sweets

$22.95 per person $8.95 Children 10 & under

Call (804) 776-6589 ext. 2 today for reservations! A6 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • May 5, 2011 May 5, 2011 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A7 F.D. Crockett dedication F.D. Crockett dedication is Saturday in Deltaville The dedication and re-christening of the Island schooner. They had the advantage 1924 log buyboat “F.D. Crockett” will be of a commercial boatyard, a paid bevy of held at Deltaville Boatyard at 274 Buck’s shipwrights, a covered work area and a View Lane in Deltaville this Saturday, multi-million dollar budget. May 7. “John and the museum boatshop volun- The 10:30 a.m. ceremony (change from teers rebuilt it in the water, with a hand- last week’s Sentinel) will be the centerpiece ful of semi-retired guys pulling handcarts for a 10 a.m.-2 p.m. open house for the F.D. up and down the hill from the boatshop. Crockett, Deltaville Boatyard and numer- When they needed a railway, the Farin- ous classic workboats visiting to pay their holts of Chesapeake Marine Railway were respects. The public is cordially invited for always there. The Crockett was towed both the ceremony and boat tours. around Stove Point and back every winter, Alberta Flowers of Seaford, the grand- but 90 percent of the work was done right daughter of Ferdinand Desota Crockett, here tied to the pier at the maritime park. “F.D. Crockett” as it appeared in September, 2005 when towed to the Deltaville Maritime Museum. “F.D. Crockett” today after a total restoration. Above, Crockett slices through the chop in a stiff breeze off Stingray Point in Deltaville. She is carrying family members of both the who commissioned the boat, will help “All the funds, materials and equipment original builder and owner after the April 10 reunion picnic earlier this year. (Photo by Bob dedicate the vessel and act as its sponsor, came from the generosity of ‘Friends of Walker) as will Vera England of Urbanna. the Crockett’ from Middlesex and around Representative Harvey B. Morgan, the Bay,” continued the project enthusiast. member of the House of Delegates, 98th “Keith and Matt at Deltaville Boatyard F.D. Crockett was continually worked until the 1990s. In September of 2005, Crockett was towed up the Bay District, will give the blessing of the have bent over backwards to make their boat. facilities and skills available when they from Poquoson to her new home at the Deltaville Maritime Museum. A crew of stalwart volunteers, led by The short 10:30 a.m. ceremony will ded- were needed. Heck, they’re right next icate the F.D. Crockett to the boatbuilders door.” project manager John England, logged over 7,000 volunteer hours to restore the historic boat. They used and watermen of the Chesapeake Bay and “We are grateful for the tremendous to those, especially the families, who keep support of the project,” commented Vera a combination of time-honored methods, traditional materials, and innovative techniques that should keep their stories alive. England, co-sponsor of the Crockett. “Sat- “I don’t think folks are aware of the urday promises to have beautiful weather, Crockett operating for another century. After over 5 years of dedicated work by Deltaville Maritime Museum scope and scale of this project accom- and it will be a great day to visit both the plished right here at Deltaville Maritime Crockett and the traditional work craft volunteers, the once derelict log boat, F.D. Crockett, has regained her dignity. Museum by John England and a small from around the area that will be paying group of dedicated volunteers,” said a fan homage. It’s truly a day to celebrate the of the restoration project. At the very same last 5½ years of hard work!” time, Mystic Seaport, one of the larger To fi nd out more, visit www.deltaville- maritime museums in the world, was museum.com, email museumpark@oonl. doing a very similar restoration of a Long com or call 776-7200. Deltavile Auto & Marine Join us for Two Fabulous Events The right mix of parts & paint! Closed Tuesday, May 17 for remodeling. 16450 General Puller Hwy. • Deltaville, VA 23043 Microbrew Tasting Parts: 804-776-9020 Shop: 804-776-6097 Friday, May 6, 5–7 p.m. All the right parts in all the right places. Cafe By The Bay NOW OPEN Auto, Marine, Heavy Duty, Small Engines & Paint We would like to thank all of our patrons Ingleside Vineyards Pat’s Home Decor Garden Items We offer the Crocketteers a huge Chesapeake for a successful 1st year of business. thanks for all of their hard work! Gallery & Gifts, Ltd. 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Excitement is in the air as the Rappahannock Art League (RAL) gets ready to welcome the Virginia Watercolor Soci- ety (VWS) to Kilmarnock this weekend. The VWS 32nd Annual Juried Exhibition opens with a reception at the RAL Studio Gallery on Friday, May 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. The exhibit remains on display through Saturday, June 4. Colonial Dames meet in Urbanna The VWS was founded in 1979 by Roanoke artists John The Susan Constant Committee of The National Society of The Colonial Dames Will Creasy and Ernest John- of America met at Hewick Plantation near Urbanna on Sunday. As part of the son to foster the interest and meeting, all flags that once flew at one time over American soil, as far back as participation of watercolor the Vikings, were on display and presented to the group. William C. (Bill) Hight, artists in Virginia. Today the a descendant of Christopher Robinson, the founder of Hewick, gave a talk on the society provides programs, history of the 17th-century home. Betty Evans of Urbanna, a member of the Susan exhibitions and grants to fur- Constant Committee, thanked Ruth Ellen and Walt Hurley, owners of Hewick, for ther appreciation of waterme- giving the committee an opportunity to hold its meeting at one of the earliest Eng- dia art. Grants are awarded lish homes in America. The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America is for art education programs for an organization composed of women who are descended from an ancestor “who children and adult beginning came to reside in an American Colony before 1750, and whose services were ren- painters. dered during the Colonial Period.” (Photo by Larry Chowning) Well-known portrait artist and exhibit judge Ted Nuttall From left, Ann Meekins of Ann Meekins Realtors pres- accepted 80 paintings into ents Jacquie Colligan, chair of the reception commit- the show from 492 Virginia- tee, a $1,000 check to sponsor the VWS exhibition’s Another successful year for Fashion show wide entries. The following opening reception this Friday at the Rappahannock local artists, all members of Art League Gallery. Holly Point Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday the RAL, were among those whose work was accepted: and appreciate a total of 120 Sharon Patterson of that goes into this event— in Urbanna Margaret Alderson, Jacquie outstanding paintings by some Hartfield, chair of the Holly from those folks who stuff Colligan, Johnny Hayes, Bob of Virginia’s finest watermedia Point Easter Egg Hunt, the eggs, donate candy or The 2nd annual “Rivah Haynes, Maria Kirkland, Linda artists,” said RAL and VWS issued the following state- money, hide the eggs, and Wear Fashion Show and LaVigne Long, Mel Neale and president Margaret Alderson. ment this week: “Thanks man the tables, as well as Luncheon” with fashions Kathleen Noffsinger. “We hope everyone will come go out to all of the people the ark volunteers who do by Cyndy’s Bynn and R.S. All 80 paintings in the exhi- and enjoy these very special who helped make the 4th yeomen’s service to make Bristow Store will be held bition will be competing for art shows.” Annual Easter Egg Hunt sure that the park looks at noon on Saturday, May monetary awards to be pre- Admission is free to both at Holly Point Park a huge good. 7, in the fellowship hall of sented by Nuttall at the VWS events. The RAL Studio Gal- success! “The whole community Urbanna United Methodist Banquet and Awards Dinner lery is at 19 N. Main Street in “It is truly the volun- benefits from these efforts Church. on Saturday, May 7, at Indian Kilmarnock. Exhibition hours teers, who are the back- of a few. A big hats off to all Tickets are available at Creek Yacht and Country Club are Tuesday through Saturday, bone behind all of the work of my helpers. Thank you.” Cyndy’s Bynn and R.S. near Kilmarnock. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RW-C, the site Bristow Store. Purchase The VWS exhibition also of the salon, is located at 132 “Palms Great Egret,” a your tickets early as seating includes a Salon des Extraor- Lancaster Road, Irvington. watercolor painting by is limited. A portion of the dinaires displaying approxi- Hours are Monday through Kathleen Noffsinger proceeds will benefit local mately 40 additional paintings Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. was accepted into VWS and national disaster relief by VWS artists. The salon For more information, call the exhibition that opens funds. opens May 6 at Rappahannock Studio Gallery at 436-9309. Friday, May 6. Door prizes will be Westminster-Canterbury awarded and a delicious in Irvington and continues lunch provided by the through June 4. Susanna Wesley Circle, “The exhibit and salon pro- sponsor of the show. vide a great opportunity to see The Steamboat Restaurant is now open for dinner on ‘Sky Run’ to perform Thursday nights for the summer at Art on the Half Shell Thursday – Friday – Saturday Art of the Half Shell 2011 is set for Saturday, May 14, 5–9 p.m. in Urbanna and 50 juried artists will display their Call 776-6589, ext. 2 for reservations works. 6198 Stormont Road • Hartfield Artists will again set up on Rappahannock Avenue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. dis- playing a variety of fine arts and crafts. Oil Change Special Included during the day will be performing arts, demonstrations, a free con- cert by “Sky Run” of Rich- $29.95 mond at 1 p.m. on the lawn Up to 5 qts of API oil and filter, top off fluids. of historic Lansdowne. A Synthetic oil slightly higher. wine and beer tent also Marna Bales (above) is will be at Lansdowne, and the lead vocalist for the Clip & Save & bring in Something Different Deli “Sky Run” trio. $Prices good thru 5/31/2011 and Strawberry Street Cafe will sell food. and the fine restaurants the “The public is invited waterfront town of Urbanna Cooling Special to enjoy a day of art, his- has to offer,” said an event Urbanna, Virginia toric sites, unique shopping spokesperson. $34.95 Public invited to celebrate Includes check hoses, belts, new antifreeze. Some SUV’s and trucks slightly higher with Habitat For Humanity Prices good thru 5/31/2011 Holly Point Nature Park build House #5 this summer is the site for Habitat For and others in the future. DAVIS Humanity of Middlesex’s “Please join us after the Auto Sales, Inc., Kilmarnock, VA picnic party on Saturday, Art-On-The-Half Shell or (804) 435-1818 May 14, from 4-8 p.m. other Saturday events in our VA Dealer 7915 There will be lots of food, local area,” said a Habitat drink, music, free door prizes spokesperson. and fellowship available for Call Stan Hovey at 758- all to enjoy. Tickets can be 0258, Ed Fisher at 758- purchased at C&F Bank, all 0217, Greg Chambers at the branches of EVB Bank, 286-1779, Dave Cryer at Art on the Half Shell 2011 from Habitat folks, and on- 758-1502 or Mary Sychterz site at the event. All funds at 815-0353 for tickets and collected will go directly to more information. Saturday, May 14 11th Annual Juried Fine Art and Fine Crafts Festival Mother’s Day 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rappahannock Avenue Special Urbanna,Virginia Hanging Baskets Plenty of parking ❖ Free Admission www.ArtOnTheHalfShellFestival.com $9.99 Information 758-4762 Geraniums, Petunias & many more Free concert by Sky Run from Richmond Wine, Beer & Concert tent on lawn at Lansdowne We have the most beautiful BBQ by Something Different fl owers anywhere! plus Strawberry Street Cafe

Tomatoes - Vegetables also in stock 146 General Puller Highway, Saluda • 758-5347 Mon. – Fri. 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. May 5, 2011 Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A9 Annual Menokin Music Festival due Saturday The 2011 Menokin Music Refuge and tours of historic Festival will be held Satur- Menokin. All good dogs on day, May 7, at Menokin near leashes are also welcome to Warsaw. Gates will open at attend, said Rennolds. noon and the music will Tickets are $10 in advance begin at 12:30 p.m. and $15 at the gate. Tickets Performers include may be purchased at Union Smokehouse from Rich- First Market Bank branches, mond, the Tyler Foxwell menokinmusic.com or The Southland Band Band from Mechanicsville, [email protected] . Above, from left, are Sun Trust representatives Ali Gospel Express from Colo- Proceeds from the event Arnold and Jacqueline Jones, free clinic executive nial Beach and God Fearin’ will go directly to saving ‘Southland Band’ to perform director Kay Bradley, and SunTrust representative Snake Handlers from Ash- Menokin, said Rennolds. Mary Crowder. SunTrust contributed $3,000 toward land, announced assistant The Menokin Founda- at K&Q Museum opening the clinic’s Casino Night, which is this Friday. director Leslie Rennolds. tion’s mission is to preserve The festival will offer food and interpret the home of The “Southland Band,” a mandolin; Tammy Gettings, and crafts, a moon bounce patriot Francis Lightfoot diverse musical group, will rhythm guitar and vocals; Friday’s Casino Night to benefit and slide for the kids, an Lee as a focus for better perform at the Celebration George Callis, bass guitar archeology exhibit, hiking understanding the fields of of the 10th anniversary of and vocals; J.C. Williams, Gloucester-Mathews Free Clinic in the Rappahannock River architecture, conservation the opening of the King and lead guitar and vocals; The Gloucester-Ma- medical care for patients Valley National Wildlife and ecology. Queen Courthouse Tavern Clyde Bell, percussion and thews Free Clinic is the without insurance, many Museum on Saturday, May vocals; and Chris Spencer, recipient of a “good neigh- who have been laid off 14. The public is invited. piano and vocals. bor” sponsorship gift of or unable to pay for high The band’s music The celebration will take $3,000 from SunTrust premiums. SunTrust’s gift includes country, classic place from 2-5 p.m. on the Bank in support of the of $3,000 will provide rock, beach, blues, blue- grounds of the museum, free clinic’s largest annual $21,000 worth of ser- grass, pop and gospel. Per- which is at King and Queen fund-raising event, Casino vices. formers include Linwood Court House. In case of rain Night, which has a tar- Tickets for this fun Gettings, lead guitar and a tent will be provided. geted goal of $75,000. event are available through The clinic relies on Friday, May 6, at the Clinic event sponsorships from Administrative Office ‘First Shots!’ Civil War local businesses and indi- at 7314 Main Street in viduals. This event helps Gloucester. The cost is $35 the free clinic with opera- per ticket and includes a reenactment is Sunday tional expenses needed to wide array of delicious serve over 2,000 patients food. A cash bar will be at Gloucester Point per year. available. Please call Holly Bill Hight of Urbanna talks to visitors in the Deltaville For every dollar raised, Jonak at 804-210-1368 for Maritime Museum Tea House where his model work- The Gloucester County 1861. the clinic provides $7 in further information. boats were on display. (Photo by Tom Hardin) Civil War Sesquicentennial • Interpretation of the Committee will hold an edu- importance of Gloucester cational and commemorative Point in protecting Richmond Maritime park hits program title “First Shots!” in 1861. HILLSIDE CINEMA from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sat- • Lecture by noted author 7321 J. Clayton HigHway 14, glouCester, Va. urday, May 7, at Gloucester and historian John Quarstein. Visit our website www.hillsidecinema.com grand slam at opener Point. • Displays of Civil War his- or call us at (804) 693-2770 or (804) 693-7766 On May 7-9, 1861, less tory and artifacts. for show schedules and times. by Bill Powell “oooo’d and aaah’d” over than one month following • Living historians dressed Events Director the classic cars, the restored Virginia’s leaving the Union, in period clothing. Maritime Museum workboats, the spring what were arguably the first • Demonstrations of sol- Well, apparently the best blooms, the model trains, and hostile shots of the Civil War diers, artillery and camp life. kept secret on the Peninsula Bill Hight’s wonderful work- in Virginia were fired from the • Actual cannon fire is beginning to hit the streets. boat models. Confederate fort at Gloucester between artillery on the beach All the events and attractions They laughed at the Point at the Union armed (near the original site of the at the official season opening “chugga-chugga” as Henry steamer “USS Yankee.” water battery) and the sailing of the Deltaville Maritime Lackey fired up his antique The public is invited to join ship “Alliance” portraying the Museum and Holly Point marine diesels. They pointed re-enactors, historians, educa- “Yankee.” Nature Park drew record as the blue crabs crawled the tors and Civil War enthusiasts • Virginia Institute of crowds. bottom of their shedding tank. this Saturday as Gloucester Marine Science educational Beginning with the Bar- They smiled as they rode the County observes this historic displays. beque and Shrimp Member- classic workboats “Lillian event of 150 years ago. The The event is free to the ship Gala Friday night, and B.” and “Cooper Hill” and event will be held on a portion public. capping off with Steve Bas- the shallop “Explorer” on of land on which the original Parking will be available set’s intimate performance on tours of Jackson Creek. Confederate fort stood. Below near the Virginia Institute of Saturday evening, over 3,000 Their eyes widened as they are just a few of the planned Marine Science with shuttle folks visited the maritime marveled at the museum’s activities: bus service to the beach. park during “Working Water- massively restored “F.D. • Interpretation of the Food will be available. man’s Weekend.” Crockett” explained by John remaining features of the fort Call 693-2355 for more Taking a well-deserved England and his team of and what it looked like in information. break from the “Tornado “Crocketeers.” They listened of 2011” cleanup, visitors to boat builder and charter captain Willard Norris of Deltaville as he told Bay sto- ries and answered questions Just Horsin’ Around Fun aboard his deadrise “Captain ★ July 11–15: ages 8–13 Ryan.” prepayment due by July 1, 2011 Crowds strolled through the Farmers’ Market all day on Saturday. Almost 50 ven- • Learn basic care for horses and some riding dors now line the avenues • Arts & Crafts & Games under the arbors in the park and had on hand almost any- • Swimming & more! thing one might want. “What a beautiful place to stroll and shop!” said 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. each day one market-goer. “I got all Bring a bag lunch, drinks will be provided my fresh vegetables, eggs and even found a wonder- Price: $250 (security deposit of $100) ful necklace. When we got Limited space - call now! hungry, we just walked over to the Bistro. The food’s great there.” Visit our website pidlinacres.com At Billz Bistro, things for more information or were humming all day. call 804.758.1555 “We opened early at 8 a.m., mainly for the vendors and Pidlin Acres Farm volunteers, but folks got in 724 Stormont Road, Saluda line then and never stopped,” said weary Bistro volunteer Susan Powell. “We served 8 gallons of coffee, 25 pounds of barbecue, 328 hot dogs, 246 burgers, 40 cups of Ron’s Kickin’ Chowder, 10 pounds of shrimp, 48 eggs LOWE TIDE and I don’t know how many slices of ham, bologna and Where treasures are found cheese. We used every- Opening Memorial Weekend thing we bought for both this 51 Cross Street Farmers’ Market and the next one, went to the store five Urbanna, Virginia times and still sold out before 2 p.m. We’ve got to restock ❖ River Apparel for Men & Women – Fun Shirts, Sandals everything!” & Flip Flops A fitting finale to a memo- ❖ Jimmy & Sook Crab Apparel of Irvington, St. Michaels rable weekend, veteran song- & Annapolis smith and keyboardist Steve ❖ Local Goods – by Amy Wright Maloney Bassett gave an intimate, ❖ Local & Seasonal Produce – Meats, Cheeses, Pottery, soulful performance to over Lotions & Potions 250 appreciative fans at the ❖ Dorothy Fagan – Fine Art Groovin’ in the Park concert ❖ Pillows-Scarves-Purses-Table Runners-Quilted Wall opener on the park’s water- Art front stage. ❖ “It was like a one-on-one Katybugs healing sense – Essential Oils~Premium Teas~Lotions for you and your pet performance. Steve was ❖ playing his songs, telling us River Items – Totes, Hats, Bath & Beach Towels, Dog stories about how he wrote Collars them, the memories, life on ❖ Andrea Pinter – Art the road, pouring his heart out ❖ Cheryl’s – Adorable Chic Baby Hats & Headbands in the words and the music. ❖ SaraSue of Richmond – Custom Purses It was a special night,” said ❖ Donna’s Designs – Cherry Bentwood Chairs longtime fan Tom Blunt. ❖ Custom Sizes – Poppa, Momma & Baby Bear The next Farmers’ Market ❖ Faboo of Williamsburg & Charleston, SC and Groovin’ concert will ❖ Mom & Daughter Dresses & Tunics – You pick the be Saturday, May 28. Blues fabric & trim artist Terry Garland will be ❖ Aqua B Designs of Sarasota – Pillows~Shell Frames & on the stage. Mirrors Deltaville Maritime Mu- ❖ seum is a non-profit organi- Designer Consigner – Fashionable Home Consign- zation at 287 Jackson Creek ment, please call to inquire – 758-4444 Road and on Mill Creek. Off to Market! See You on May 26th! Turn right off Route 33 across from the Shell Station Embroidery Available to get there. A10 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • May 5, 2011 church

Unitarians to celebrate anniversary obituaries On Sunday, May 8, Shir- look at the people in UUFR ley Kinney will speak in whose footsteps we walk, Diane S. Ruark at the Unitarian Univer- those members and friends Diane Small Ruark, 67, salist Fellowship of the who are no longer with us, of Deltaville, died Thursday, Rappahannock (UUFR). but who have left legacies April 28, 2011. The congregation cel- and memories for us to cele- She retired from Eastern ebrates its 11th year in the brate,” said a church spokes- State Hospital as a dietary Northern Neck by look- person. technician. ing back at the path that’s The UUFR meets every Mrs. Ruark is survived been taken in the journey, Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 366 by her husband, George H. from a tiny group meeting James Wharf Road, White Ruark; two sons, Keith and in member homes to the Stone. Greg Price of Deltaville; present congregation. “This Coffee and conversation a grandson, Scott Price; a Charter Sunday Service will will follow the service. granddaughter, Amanda Alease K. Crumpler Price; and two brothers, Alease Knight Crumpler, Ray Small of Newport 85, of Richmond, formerly News, and Richard Small of For Heart Havens Philippi Church to host of Hartfi eld, went to be Lancashire, England. Clarksbury United Methodist Church Pastor Eric Vaudt with her Lord on April 27, Graveside funeral ser- (left)presents Heart Havens frontline supervisor Mary talent show May 14 2011. She was preceded in vices were held Sunday at Zoar Baptist Church Cem- Hayden with checks totally $570 as United Method- On Saturday, May 14, at children’s choir, comedians death by her husband, James ist Men president Warren Wright (right)looks on. On “Skeeter” Crumpler. etery, Deltaville. 7 p.m. Philippi Christian and many more. In lieu of fl owers, memo- March 26, the United Methodist Men of Clarksbury Church (Disciples of Christ) Please call Betsy at Alease was the last of sponsored a benefi t spaghetti dinner for the local her 7 Knight brothers and rial gifts can be made to in Deltaville will hold a 776-9880 to volunteer to Middlesex County Volun- Heart Havens home in Kilmarnock. All proceeds from talent show to raise money participate or for further sister. She is survived by this dinner and a special church offering were given one daughter, Pat Stellete- teer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box to make necessary repairs to information. 98, Deltaville, VA 23043. to Heart Havens. Affi liated with the United Method- the foundation of the sanctu- A $5 donation is requested Eacho (Donnie); one grand- ist Church, Heart Havens provides residential services ary that were required prior at the door. Refreshments daughter, Tina Windham (Lenny); and one grand- for adults with intellectual disabilities in a safe and to the recent tornado. will be served at intermis- Lanthe B. Sessoms structured environment. Some great acts are sion. son, Charles “Bubba” Stel- booked including a belly Come and enjoy an eve- lete. She also is survived by Lanthe Barnes Sessoms dancer, vocalists, pianists, ning of fun and fellowship. her most devoted Theresa of Richmond died April 29, Angel Food orders due Lester (Ronnie) and James 2011. “Jimbo” Jones (Judy). To Lanthe was the daughter Angel Food orders may on Saturday, May 21, at Grafton to celebrate Woman’s Day her, even though she did not be placed on Thursday, 9:45 a.m. in the fellow- of Harold Gilbert Barnes give birth to them, they were and Emily Dallas “Missy” May 12, from 5:30-6:30 ship hall. Grafton Baptist Church 8, at 11 a.m. her children. p.m. in the Saluda Baptist Call Deanie Brewer- at Hartfi eld will celebrate Bessida White of Jamaica Marchant. She attended the She also is survived by University of Florida and Church fellowship hall. Selph at 758-4720 for its annual Woman’s Day on will be the guest speaker. three great-grandchildren, Food may be picked up more information. Mother’s Day, Sunday, May All are invited. graduated from Ray Vogue many of whom she thought School of Merchandising of as her children; numerous and Design, Chicago, Ill. nieces and nephews; friend, She is survived by her Bubba Austin. husband of 47 years, Oscar church directory “A” was an avid fi sher- Van Pelt Sessoms III; her man and could out-fi sh the sons, Captain Oscar Van best. She was a long-time Pelt Sessoms IV and his ■ Antioch Baptist Church, Center, Rt. 33, Hartfi eld. 9 614, Warner. Worship ser- dall, pastor. 785-5683. member of Sandston Chap- Saluda. Services, fi rst and a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. vice 9:45 a.m.; Sunday ■ Full Gospel Cor- wife, Jacqueline Steffey, ter 569 WOTM. and John Dallas Sessoms third Sunday of the month, celebration worship ser- school 11 a.m. Rev. Leslie nerstone Fellowship Funeral services were held 11 a.m. and Sunday school vice. House of Prayer open G. Goode, pastor. 804- Church, Rt. 3/198, Cobbs and his wife, Jennifer Owen; 10 a.m. Bible study every to all 6-7 p.m. Wednes- 758-2231. Creek. Sunday 10 a.m.; Saturday at Nelsen Funeral and four grandchildren, Tuesday at 3:30 and 7 p.m. days. Rev. Walt McKibbon, ■ Lower United Meth- Wednesday 7 p.m. Nurs- Home. Interment followed Oscar “Car,” Amanda Lee Rev. Fred Holmes, pastor. pastor. 776-7099. ■ New odist Church, Hartfi eld. ery, children/youth min- at Oakwood Cemetery. A “Mandy,” Mary Marchant, ■ Calvary Baptist Church, Hope Memorial Bap- Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; istry provided. Rev. Chris celebration of her life was Virginia Elizabeth “Genna”; Christchurch. Worship tist Church, New Hope worship services 8:30 a.m. Morgan, pastor. 725-9145. held following the burial at and sister, Emily Marchant service 11 a.m. Church Rd., Shacklefords. Sunday and 11 a.m. Youth meet- ■ Immanuel Episcopal Sandston Moose Lodge. school 9:45 a.m. Rev. Paul school 10 a.m. Worship ings every fi rst and third Church King & Queen Barnes Hunter. Pleasants, pastor. service 11 a.m. Wednes- Sunday at 4 p.m. Fifth Courthouse. Sunday wor- A memorial service will ■ First Baptist Church of day: prayer meeting, Bible Sundays only brunch 9 ship 10 a.m. be held on Thursday, May 5, Amburg, Deltaville. Wor- study 7 p.m. Rev. Dan a.m.; worship 10 a.m. Rev. ■ Living Water Lutheran Glebe Landing at 3 p.m. at Grace & Holy ship service 11 a.m. ev ery Grantham, pastor. 804- Janine Howard, pastor. Church, ELCA, 83 Bluff Trinity Episcopal Church, second and fourth Sunday. 758-4895. 776-6250. Point Rd., Kilmarnock. yard sale set Richmond. In lieu of fl ow- 776-9787. ■ Poroporone Bap- ■ New Hope United Worship and communion ers, the family requests ■ First Baptist Harmony tist Church, Rt. 14, Methodist Church, Rt. 10 a.m. 435-6650. for Saturday memorial contributions be Vil lage. First through Shacklefords. Sunday 33, Glenns area. Sunday ■ Living Waters of made to the Children’s Hos- fourth Sundays: Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship 11 school 9:45 a.m.; worship Re hoboth will meet on Glebe Landing Baptist school 10 a.m. Worship a.m. Discipleship training service 11 a.m. Bible study Sundays at Riverside Con- Church, Rt. 17, Laneview, pital of Richmond, 2924 service 11 a.m. Fifth Sun- 7 p.m., Wednesday. (804) group, Wednesday, 7 p.m. valescent Center in Saluda. will have a yard sale Satur- Brook Road, Richmond, VA days Literary Union. Bible 785-3948. Rev. Brian Siagle, pastor. Meetings begin at 10:30 day, May 7, from 8 a.m.-2 23220. study Wednesdays 7 p.m. ■ Saluda Baptist Church, ■ Old Church Methodist a.m. 758-4197. p.m., rain or shine. There 758-3643. near Middlesex Court- Church, Shanghai. Sunday ■ Living Waters Family will be lots of new items. ■ Glebe Landing Baptist house. Sunday school 9:45 school 10 a.m.; worship Outreach Center, inter- Proceeds will go toward the Singles to meet Church, Rt. 17, Laneview. a.m. Worship ser vice 11 11:15 a.m. Rev. Leslie G. section of Rt. 3 and Rt. 198, cost of the repair/replace- Sunday school 9:45 a.m. a.m. Wednesday prayer Goode, pastor. 804-758- Mathews. Sunday school The Christian Singles Morning worship 11 a.m. meeting 6:30 p.m. Rev. Bill 2231. 10 a.m., intercessory prayer ment of sanctuary windows. group will meet at the Sand- Prayer service Wednes day 7 Sigler, pastor. 758-3102. ■ Shackelfords Chapel 10:30 a.m. and morning piper Reef Restaurant in p.m. Dr. John S. Carpenter, ■ Spring Hill Baptist United Methodist Church, worship 11 a.m. Wed. 7 Mathews on Sunday, May interim pastor. 758-2233. Church, Cobbs Creek. 11 Buena Vista Rd., Plain View. p.m. youth and children’s 15, at 3 p.m. The group is ■ Grafton Baptist Church, a.m. sermon: “Deborah, Sunday school 10 a.m. Wor- study. 725-1119. Hartfi eld. Sunday school Fearless Patriot” (Judges ship service 11 a.m. Rev. ■ Make-A-Way and open to all singles. Call 776- lesson: “Perpetual Praise” 4-5). Dr. Chuck McDaniel, Charles (Chuck) McHose, Deliverance Full Gospel at your 6230 for more information. (Revelation 4). Mother’s pastor. pastor. 785-2005. Church, Rt. 637, Remlik. Day speaker: Ms. Beth- ■ St. Paul Baptist Church, ■ Urbanna United Meth- Sunday school 9:15 a.m., saida White. Music by The Jamaica. Sunday school odist Church, Cross St. morning service 10 a.m. Voices of Faith and others. 10 a.m. Wor ship ser- and Marston Ave. Sunday Adult Bible study Wednes- Allergies? Bible study 6:30 p.m. every vice 11 a.m., second and school 9:45 a.m.; worship day 6:30 p.m. Thomas There’s a healing solution Wednesday. Rev. Chauncey fourth Sunday. Bible study 11 a.m. Nursery care and Ransom, pastor; Edna is the topic of this week’s Mann Jr., pas tor. Wednesday 7 p.m. before children’s church avail- Ransom, co-pastor. ■ Harmony Grove Baptist second and fourth Sun- able during worship. Rev. ■ Mattaponi Friends, a Christian Science Sentinel Program Church, Rt. 3 and Rt. 33, days. Rev. Kenneth Dunn, Joseph Cailles, pastor. Preparative Quaker Meet- Topping. Sunday school pastor. 758-3633. 758-5308 or 758-2736. ing. Silent mediation Sun- Now airing on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m.; worship service ■ Union Shiloh Baptist ■ All Saints Anglican days 10 a.m. Dayspring Tune in Sunday, May 8 on WKWI Bay 101.7 FM 11 a.m. Adult prayer meet- Church, Laneview. Sunday Church, 48 New St., Farm, 942 Buena Vista Rd., ing 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Dr. school 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saluda. Holy communion Cologne. 785-9401. www.NNChristianScience.org Roger M. Collier, pastor. Regular worship service weekly 11 a.m. The Rev. ■ Philippi Christian 758-5154. 11:30 a.m. every fi rst, Father Robert McMillion, Church, 17276 Gen. Puller ■ Hermitage Baptist second and third Sunday. deacon-in-charge. 758- Hwy., Deltaville. Continen- Church, Rt. 17, Church Bible study every Wednes- 9191. tal breakfast 8:30 a.m. fol- View. Sunday school 10 day 7 p.m. Rev. Frederick ■ Apostolic Faith Church, lowed by “non-traditional” Countryside Animal Hospital a.m.; worship service and Young Sr., pastor. 443-0850 Rt. 227, Urbanna. Sunday worship service, fellowship Dr. Adine Jones children’s worship 11 a.m. home. school 10:30 a.m.; praise hall, 9 a.m. Sunday school Wednesday night: children ■ Urbanna Baptist and worship 12 noon. 10 a.m., traditional worship Providing compassionate, and youth mission groups Church. Early worship ser- Prayer, praise and Bible service 11 a.m. Mike Cook, 6:30 p.m.; adult prayer vice, at 8:45 a.m.; Sun day study Wednesday 7:30-9 pastor. 776-6230. high quality and experienced meeting, Bible study 7:30 school 9:45 a.m.; worship p.m. Elder Charles Cox, ■ Quaker Friends. Meet- animal care. p.m. Rev. Edward Harrow service 11 a.m. Sep a rate pastor. Elder Stanley Hund- ings include silent worship Sr., interim pastor. worship service, chil dren ley Sr., acting pastor. 10 a.m.; Friends discussion Hours: 8–5 Mon. – Fri • 8–N Sat. ■ Immanuel Baptist ages 4 to 2nd grade. Adult ■ Center Cross Church of 11 a.m.. 758-2401. Church, Rt. 616, Saluda. Bible study 6:30 p.m. God. 141 Byrd’s Bridge Rd. ■ Remlik Wesleyan Saluda • For an appointment call Thank You for Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Youth group 6 p.m. third 11 a.m. worship service. Church. Sunday school 804.758.0333 Worship service, ex cept Sunday of each month. 10 a.m. Sunday school. 9:45 a.m.; worship 10:45 Your Support! fi fth Sunday, 11 a.m. Bible “Kids For Christ” 4-5:30 6 p.m. Sunday evening a.m.; evening worship study, Wednesday, 7 p.m. p.m. every Sunday. Rev. service. Family training 7 6 p.m. Wesleyan Youth Rev. C. Rideau, pastor. Jimmy Maroney, pastor. p.m. Wednesdays. Pastor Sunday 6 p.m. Wednes- ■ Lebanon Worship 758-2720. Stephen Livingston. 443- day midweek service 7 Center Rt. 17, Saluda. ■ Zion Branch Baptist 2070. p.m. Rev. William Smith, Sunday worship 11 a.m. Church, Rt. 615, Saluda. ■ Christ Church Parish, pastor. If you have a Early service 9 a.m. (1st Sunday school 10:30 a.m. Rt. 33, east of Saluda, next ■ River of Life Church, and 3rd Sunday); midweek second and fourth Sunday. to Christchurch School. 8 Topping. Adult Sunday Rivah House, service 7 p.m. (2nd and 4th Rev. William Seldon, pastor. a.m. Holy Eucharist; 9:15 school 9:30 a.m.; Worship Thurs.); Bible study 7 p.m. ■ Zoar Baptist Church, a.m. Christian Education; 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday youth (1st and 3rd Thurs.). Rev. Rt. 33, Deltaville, holds 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist service 6 p.m. Pastor Bob you need a Teresa Sutherlin, pastor. two worship services. Early and a Service of Healing. Brooks 824-9122. ■ Lower King and Queen worship 8:30 a.m., Sunday Rev. Paul Andersen, Rector. ■ St. Andrews Presbyte- Baptist Church (Wares). school9:30 9:30 beach a.m., tradi- 758-2006. rian Church, 435 E. Church Rivah Dentist! Worship 10 a.m. fi rst and tional 10:30 a.m. Nursery ■ Christian Science So ci- St., Kilmarnock. 9:45 a.m. third Sunday; 11 a.m. providedservice for both only services. ety. Sunday services Sunday school. 11 a.m. second and fourth Sunday. Wednesday:if rain, familymeet @supper 10:30 a.m., Woman’s Club worship Rev. Thomas R. Sunday school 10 a.m. 5:45 p.m., adult disciple- build ing, Rt. 3, Lan caster. Coye, pastor. second, fourth and fi fth shipRescue training Squad session Building 6:30 Sunday school, same hour. ■ St. James Anglican/ Sunday and 11 a.m. fi rst and p.m. Dr. John Snow, pastor. Testimony fi rst and third Episcopal, Rt. 17S, Abing- third Sunday. 785-7743. 776-9502. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. ton Glebe Ln., Gloucester. ■ Metropolitan Baptist ■ Zion Hill Baptist ■ Church of the Vis ita- Early service 9 a.m. Wor- Church, Samos. Worship Church, 10256 Indian Rd., tion, Rt. 33, Topping. Cel- ship service 11 a.m. The service 11:30 a.m. fi rst and Gloucester. Morning wor- ebration of the Holy Mass Very Rev. Glenn Spencer. third Sundays. Prayer ser- ship service 11 a.m. Music 9 a.m.; weekday Masses on B.R. Humphreys 435-9776. vice and Bible study Thurs- by the Senior Choir. Rev. Wednesday and Thursday ■ Trinity Lutheran Church, day, after the fi rst and third Todd Smith, pastor. mornings 9 a.m. Urbanna. Worship service Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Rev. ■ Clarksbury United ■ City of Refuge Church, 9 a.m., the Woman’s Club iller D.D.S. Garry Garnett, pastor. Methodist Church, Rt. 33, Hart fi eld. Sunday school building, Vir ginia Street. ic N. M ■ Mt. Zion Baptist Hardyville. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. Morning wor- 758-4257. Er Church, Church View. 9:45 a.m.; worship service ship 11:30 a.m. Prayer and ■ Unitarian Universalist ® Sunday school 10 a.m. 11 a.m. UMW Dorothy Price Bible study Tuesday 7–8:30 Fellowship meets Sundays Worship service 11 a.m., Circle second Thursday 10 p.m. Rev. Earlene Scott, at 10:30 a.m. at 366 James second and fourth Sunday. a.m. and Edna Yankovich pastor. Wharf Rd., White Stone. Now Accepting New Patients Mission and Bible studies Circle sec ond Tuesday 7:30 ■ First Assembly of God, 758-4790. Advanced General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry Tuesday night 7:30 p.m. p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Rt. 33, Shacklefords. Sunday ■ Unity of the Chesa- after second Sunday meet- Group, Tuesday, 10 a.m. school 10 a.m.; worship ser- peake, Deltaville Commu- 5372-A Old Virginia Street • Urbanna ing, and Wednesday night Rev. Eric J. Vaudt, pastor. vice and children’s church nity Center. 11 a.m. church after fourth Sunday. Rev. 776-6060. 11 a.m.; Bible study 6 p.m. service; 12 noon lunch; Fred Holmes Jr., pastor. ■ Forest Chapel United on Sunday and 7:30 p.m. 12:45 p.m. meditation and (804) 758-1103 • www.ericmillerdds.com ■ New Freedom Worship Methodist Church, Rt. on Wednesday. John Ran- study group. 776-9172. May 5, 2011 Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A11 SRBA women’s retreat Lawson to be honored to be held at Antioch at May 15 reception The Women’s Min- feature a panel discussion Hands Across Middlesex 758-8561 for more infor- istry of the Southside composed of adults and cordially invites the public mation. Rappahannock Baptist youth who will address the to a reception in honor of “We know Penny would Association (SRBA) will topic of “Dress, Manners, Penny Lawson, who has be thrilled to see the faces host its annual Women’s and Music.” Gina McGuire, dedicated many years to of all the people she has Retreat on Saturday, May 7, superintendent of the youth Hands Across Middlesex. worked with during her beginning with registration department for the asso- The reception will be at time as a member and an at 9:30 a.m. The retreat will ciation, has put together a 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, executive officer of the be held at Antioch Baptist dynamic panel of young at Remlik Wesleyan Church organization,” said a Hands Church in Saluda where people who will express on Flats Road in Remlik. spokesperson. “We look for- Rev. Fred D. Holmes Jr. is their points. Dr. Ralph Cohen Thomas Hay Call Cathy Newcomb at ward to your attendance.” pastor. For more informa- The registration fee is tion, contact Rev. Geral- $10 per person, which will dine Garnett, president of Historic church plans two include workshop informa- the women’s ministry, or Alzheimer’s class offered tion and a boxed lunch. Deacon Geneva Minor, vice lectures on Colonial Virginia This year the retreat will president. The Alzheimer’s Asso- Northern Neck in May: The Foundation for His- among Virginia colonists ciation will offer the “Tech- • May 11, 10:30 a.m., toric Christ Church has from all walks of life who niques for Challenging Gloucester House, 7657 Zion Hill plans fundraisers scheduled two free lectures enjoyed evenings at a later Behaviors and Wandering” Meredith Drive. Respite care at the Bayne Center on the Williamsburg theater. class on Wednesday, May available. 693-3116. The Youth of Zion of $8 is being asked. church property in Weems. In September, Dr. Cohen 11, from 10:30 a.m.-noon • May 18, 6 p.m., Com- Hill Baptist Church in Also, there will be a Both lectures are related to and the American Shake- at Gloucester House, 7657 monwealth Assisted Living, Gloucester will have two turkey shoot held at 10460 life in Colonial Virginia and speare Center will return Meredith Drive, Gloucester. 460 S. Main St., Kilmarnock. fundraisers on Satur- Indian Rd. in Gloucester at reflect the theme of “People to present “A Midsummer Lunch will be provided. Respite care available with day, May 7. A car wash 1 p.m. on Saturday. of the Parish” selected by Night’s Dream” at Lancaster Respite care will be avail- reservation. Call 435-9896. at Advance Auto Parts in Rev. Todd Smith, pastor the foundation for 2011. Middle School. able with reservation. To • May 26, 10:30 a.m., Gloucester (across from of Zion Hill, will preach The title of the first lec- On Thursday, May 12, register, call Gloucester Commonwealth Assisted Riverside Walter Reed at the 11 a.m. service on ture on Thursday, May 5, at 7 p.m. Thomas Hay, site House at 693-3116. There is Living, Kilmarnock. Call Hospital) will be from 9 Sunday, May 8. The youth at 7 p.m., is “The Build- supervisor of the Court- no charge for the class. 435-9896. a.m.-1:30 p.m. A donation choir will sing. ing of Our Language.” Dr. house, Capitol, and Gaol of The Alzheimer’s Associa- • May 26, 1:30 p.m., Port Ralph Cohen, co-founder of the Colonial Williamsburg tion will host the following Town Village Apts., 111 Port the American Shakespeare Foundation, will present support group meetings on Town Lane, Urbanna. 758- Lebanon Immanuel Center in Staunton, will dis- “39 Lashes Well Laid On: the Middle Peninsula and 2386. cuss the interplay between Crime & Punishment in to celebrate to observe the language spoken in Colonial Virginia.” Shakespeare’s England and As a historic interpreter Women’s Day Woman’s Day that brought to Virginia’s for the past 24 years, Hay June 2010 • FREE May 2010 • FREE September 2010 • FREE Lebanon Baptist Church shores by the earliest Eng- will explore the different Women’s Ministry of Saluda Immanuel Baptist Church lish settlers. Dr. Cohen also types of offenses committed will celebrate its Annual in Saluda will observe its will share how Shakespeare by Colonial Virginians and Day on Sunday, May 15, at annual Woman’s Day on shaped the language for the punishments meted out 11 a.m. The guest speaker Sunday, May 22, at the 11 the type of theater built to by the courts. A specialist will be Rev. Almeta Ingram- a.m. worship service. Sister accommodate drama of the in legal and constitutional Miller, daughter of Evange- Lorrie Croxton will be the early 17th century. history, Hay has “led mobs, list Maggie Ingram. guest speaker. Community The first theater in Brit- prosecuted witches, and Apostle Linda Henry, churches are asked to join in ish North America was burnt the Prime Minister in senior pastor of Higher this day. built on the Palace Green effigy.” Ground Ministries, Wilm- in Williamsburg as early as For further information, ington, Del., will serve 1716. Thomas Jefferson and call Trish Geeson at Historic From the Potomac Rivah to as worship leader and her First Baptist George Washington were Christ Church at 438-6855. gospel group will render the the York Rivah — A FREE music. Amburg to The public is invited. Women are encouraged to celebrate ‘Reign’ to present Guide to the Northern Neck wear pastel colors. Woman’s Day concert in Irvington and Middle Peninsula Living Water Woman’s Day will On Sunday, May 15, the Contemporary Worship Ser- be celebrated at First band “Reign” will pres- vice. yard sale set Baptsit Church Amburg in ent a concert at Irvington The band members are Deltaville on Sunday, May Methodist Church from Robbie Spiers, keyboard, for Saturday 8, at 11 a.m. 3-5 p.m. singer and songwriter; Karen Minister Pearl Blake Living Water Lutheran The purpose of this con- Burke, vocalist; Stephanie will be the speaker. All are cert is to bring the citizens Hudson, vocalist, lyricist; Church in Kilmarnock will invited. host a multi-family yard of the area together in a Carolyn Hawley, vocalist; sale in the church parking praise and worship ser- Lynne Saunders, vocalist; lot at 83 Bluff Point Road vice. The Irvington Church Lori Eanes, piano; and Glen on Saturday, May 7, from 8 Town business family welcomes all resi- Burtner, electric bass. a.m.-1 p.m. dents of the area to attend. For more information, There will be a table of association to The church family will be contact the church at 438- Advertise in the “free” items, and baked serving light refreshments 6880, Audrey Lowery at goods, hot dogs and drinks meet May 12 after the concert. [email protected] or will be available for pur- The members of the Patty Dawson at pdawson@ Rivah of 2011! chase. Proceeds from these The Urbanna Business praise and worship band nucps.net. refreshments will go to “20 Association will hold a “Reign” originate from the Up to 23,000 copies on Liters,” an organization regularly scheduled meeting Kilmarnock Baptist Church. that provides clean drink- on Thursday, May 12, at 6 It was created when the St. Paul newsstands May 27! ing water to Rwanda. Fresh p.m. at Cross Street Coffee. need arose for a band to steamed crabs also will be Plans for summer activities provide music at the newly to celebrate available for purchase. will be discussed. developed Wednesday Night SUPER SAVINGS by advertising in Women’s Day more than one issue! St. Paul Baptist Church at Jamaica will have its annual Women’s Day Program on Advertising Deadline: May 11 Sunday, May 22, at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Sheron Green of Call the Southside Sentinel at 758-2328 or Church of Abraham, White Marsh. the Rappahannock Record at 435-1701 soon for more information! 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Del. Morgan to retire . . . (Continued from page A1) Firehouse addition . . . (Continued from page A1)

Morgan is the current nizations include the National ment. Friday indicated the pro- one.” and it is not an emotional chairman of the committee Conference of State Legisla- “There is absolutely no posed design was improved, Commission member issue. Your commitment on Agriculture, Chesapeake tures, National Conference adequate way to express my although the small drawing Ginny Sawkins echoed Fri- and your loyalty, we are not and Natural Resources, and of Insurance Legislators, appreciation for the unflag- did not show the addition’s day’s comments. “Countless questioning at all, and we do chairman of the Health and and American Legislative ging support of family, three garage doors that will hours have been put into the sleep better because you are Human Resources Subcom- Exchange Council. friends and constituents,” face west toward Waverly historic integrity of the com- here. It’s all about the build- mittee of the Committee on Having served since 1980, stated Morgan. “I know Ave. munity. This is a precedent, ing.” Appropriations. Delegate Morgan has been of no higher calling than Burch appeared frustrated if the fire department builds Sawkins added, “And, it’s He also serves as chair- named Legislator of the Year public service, and cherish with the approval process, a metal building in the his- also about the code.” man of the State Water Com- by multiple organizations. the relationships made pos- delays and drawing of new toric district, it would open Sawkins indicated that mission, is a member and He has received numerous sible by such a privilege. plans. “Tell me what you up Urbanna to metal build- making an exception would former chairman of the Joint leadership awards and rec- Serving is truly a labor of want and we’ll see what we ings everywhere, any kind of jeopardize the town. “This Commission on Health Care, ognition from business and love and the decision to step can do,” Burch emphatically metal building. is not something that makes a member of the Joint Leg- industry, environmental and down next January has been told the commission. “I don’t “We’re asking you to work us happy,” she said. “We islative Audit and Review health-care agencies, as well the most difficult of my understand the problem with with us to make sure the love you, we don’t like your Commission (JLARC), the as civic and service organi- life. I am humbled by the a metal building.” He noted historic integrity is held in building.” Rappahannock River Basin zations. continued confidence that a metal building is all the place,” continued Sawkins. Burch said the fire depart- Commission, and the Chesa- A pharmacist by pro- has been placed in me and fire department could afford, “We have concerns what it ment has options to build- peake Bay Restoration Fund fession, Delegate Morgan shall always remember this and noted that delays cost will look like in 15 years.” ing in town. “We have been Advisory Committee. is an advocate for health, honor.” money. Friday indicated the final offered land at Cooks Corner He is the ranking member mental health and disabil- Delegate Morgan empha- Earlier in the meeting, design drawings may have by the board of supervisors and former chairman of the ity services, education and sized he will continue to Friday said, “In the past 20 been delayed due to the April if this issue can’t be resolved Committee on Commerce small business issues, and represent the citizens of the years dozens and dozens 16 tornado. Friday said to in a reasonable fashion. I and Labor. is a champion of natural 98th District until the end of of volunteers have spent Burch that he assumed fire- would hate to have to leave Memberships in other orga- resources and the environ- his term in January 2012. countless hours working on fighters “have been a little Urbanna.” beautification committees busy.” The planning commission and Christmas house tours To which Burch replied, voted 4-1, with Courtney to raise money for beautifi- “Actually, some of you all against, to table the site plan cation. As much as we love don’t think we have been.” consideration until its May the fire department . . . we Commission member 12 meeting at 7 p.m. all support it . . . this is not Alana Courtney instantly The commission also about not supporting the fire responded, “We’re offended voted to recess the meeting LET US HELP YOU GET department, it’s about not by the remark.” and reconvene on May 12 supporting an ugly build- Sawkins also replied she at 7 p.m. for a special meet- ing.” was offended. ing that will include a public Friday said he was not Courtney continued, “You hearing on the plan to con- BACK ON YOUR FEET against a metal building “as are trying to misconstrue this vert the Liberty at Compass long as it doesn’t look like as being an emotional issue, Quay Hotel into condos.

Mizpah plans activities . . . (Continued from page A2) Announcing the tornado storm relief “Ms. Mizpah Day” with be “Contest Day” with a Friday, May 13, is “Fun ® Bingo Bonanza at 10:45 crabbing contest at 10:30 Day” with music at 10:45 loan program from EVB a.m., and the annual Ms. a.m.; fish fry picnic at noon; a.m. with Iona Ransone Mizpah Contest at 2 p.m. and volleyball games at 2 and Roland Pierce; picnic The horrible devastation caused by recent tornadoes is a tragedy. Tuesday, May 10, will be p.m. at noon with homemade ice Lives have been lost and homes have been destroyed. To help with “Music Day” with a Lego On Thursday, May 12, cream; and rocket toss game Build A Tower contest that church services with Fred at 2 p.m. uninsured property damage, EVB is offering a 60-month loan of will be at 10:45 a.m., and Dant begin at noon; volun- On Saturday, May 14, up to $20,000, at a fi xed 3.95% APR* with no processing fee. This music with the Idlers Barber teer luncheon at noon; and there will be a yard sale Shop Quartet at 2 p.m. knot tying with Fred Dant at from 8 a.m-1 p.m. offer is available now through June 1, 2011, for those affected by Wednesday, May 11, will 2 p.m. All are invited to attend. the tornadoes. Contact your local EVB branch for more information. EVB—your partner in recovery. Springfest is Saturday Wilton Creek www.bankevb.com The 2011 Springfest at Construction (804) 443-4333 • 1-888-464-BANK (2265) the Historic Glebe will be held Saturday, May 7, from Renovations • Repairs • Additions 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. James 30-Year Professional, * Offer available only for uninsured property replacement or repair. Annual percentage rate available for Church at the Glebe in Class A Licensed & Insured loans up to $20,000 for a repayment period not to exceed 60 months. A 60-month loan for $20,000 Gloucester. For more details, Call for a would require monthly payments of $367.88. This is a limited time offer and is subject to change contact Martha Alliegro Mark Walker, President free without notice. Other terms and conditions may apply. EVB® is a registered trademark of EVB in the estimate! United States. at 642-2568 or martha. (804) 436-6979 • [email protected] [email protected].