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Prst STD ECRWSS U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 2 Country Courier Aylett, VA 23009 Volume 32 Issue 17 Serving the King William and King and Queen Communities since 1989 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Covid-19 Vaccination Planting Pinwheels in April-Child Abuse Prevention Month Update

King William Social Services partnered with BACA, Bikers Against Child Abuse, to raise awareness By Lynne Uzel April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, and the blue pinwheel is the logo. On Thursday, April 15th, the King William Department of Social Services "planted pinwheels" in the fight against child abuse. Letecia Loadholt, the Director of King William County’s Social Services, greeted the community and emphasized that “It takes a village to raise a child, and a community to keep a child safe. Please see PINWHEELS, continued on page 12.

The CornerStone Free Health Clinic is a 2021 King William GOP Republican Roundup CDC organization that administers COVID- 19 vaccines. Working together with Three By Amanda Walker Pictures by Gene Campbell Rivers and VDH the clinic has held six th vaccine clinics since March 20, 2021. 298 On Tuesday, April 20 the King William people have received their first doses of County Republican Committee hosted the Moderna. Second doses are currently being 2021 Candidate Roundup at Fontainebleau administered. For all those who would like to Farm. WRVA radio personality John Reid be vaccinated, first doses will be emceed the event which featured 14 of 17 administered on April 30th from 11 a.m. to 5 candidates seeking the Republican p.m. and May 15th from 9 a.m. to 1 nomination in statewide races this year. p.m. PLEASE email [email protected] or RPV delegates will cast ballots on May 8th call 804 769 2996 to request to be on the list to nominate their picks for Lieutenant for either of the two dates. Since the vaccines Governor, Governor, and Attorney General. clinics are a drive through there are no The event opened with King William appointment times. resident Matt Sluder reading from Paul’s You may have symptoms like a fever after letter in the book of Ephesians. Lindsay you get a vaccine. This is normal and a sign Robinson, another King William resident, that your immune system is learning how to read the Republican Creed. recognize and fight the virus that causes Virginia House of Delegates member Scott COVID-19. Wyatt spoke briefly to remind spectators all Learn more about the facts behind COVID- 100 seats in the House will be on the ballot 19 vaccines: in November. This could give the https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ Republican party an opportunity to take vaccines/facts.html control of the state House.

Please see GOP, continued on page 11. Delegate Scott Wyatt, his wife Terri and daughter Leanna speaking to Sheriff Jeff Walton

countrycouriernews.com P a g e 2 The Country Courier Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Congratulations on First Turkey Publisher’s Message

Beautiful weather ahead, hopefully everyone can get out and enjoy it, time to get the lawn mowers out and clean up the grill for fun times to be had.

Madison Swinson with her 1st turkey killed Monday April 19th with help from Robbie and Jason Coleman. Take care until next time...

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P a g e 4 The Country Courier Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Equine Talk Sponsored by: Mangohick VFD Auction and Fundraiser T-Town Tack Trailer Time

By Allen Brintley and “Pip”

Trailers are an important part of horse people’s lives. With show seasons and trail riding, we need to make sure our trailers are in good shape and everything is working properly and safely. Trailers come in lots of sizes from straight load, slant load, or stock trailers and can be either bumper pull or goose-neck. We know People attending the Mangohick Fire Department’s auction. to always check the tires for wear and minutes before pulling back in at their Contributed by Mangohick VFD Strawberry Lemonade, and Fresh Squeezed proper inflation and to check to make house. She said she heard beating and On Saturday, April 17th, the Mangohick Lemonade went to the department along sure that all the lights are working. We yelling coming from the back of the Volunteer Fire Department had a live with 50% of the proceeds from their also need to check the brakes and trailer so she jumped out and opened auction to raise funds to offset the cost of a Famous Fish n' Chips. There was a great wheel bearings so as not to have any the rear doors on the trailer. Her new fire engine. It was a great time and turnout even though it started to rain. We featured over 300 items donated by the would like to thank Walkerton Community problems with pulling or stopping. husband ran by her with his hands in citizens of King William and the Fire Association and King William Fire The flooring needs to be looked at for the air screaming and using some bad surrounding areas. The auction was a huge and EMS for coming out and bringing any weak spots that the horse may language. It took a little bit for her to success and couldn’t have done it without apparatus to show support. crack or step through. Check the catch up him and calm him down. She everyone’s support. About 125 people The next event will be a donation car inside of the trailer to make sure there said it looked like someone had beaten attended the auction. Turbo's Snowballs wash at the Mangohick VFD station at are no sharp or loose objects that him with a stick. He had knots and and Big Mike's Grillin' and BBQ were 3493 King William Rd on Saturday, May onsite. 8th from 9am to 12am. We will be washing could injure your animal. Our trailers whelps all over his head and arms. th sit sometimes for long periods without Come to find out, wasps had built a On the following Saturday, April 24 , cars, trucks, big rigs, or anything on use so we need to keep a good eye on nest inside the trailer and he had PRD Concessions held a fundraiser for wheels. Follow the Mangohick Volunteer Mangohick Volunteer Fire Department Fire Department online at facebook.com/ their condition. gotten stung several times once they where 100% of the proceeds from the Mangohickfire to keep up with future I remember a story about a friend of started down the road. I’m sure that he Funnel Cakes, Deep Fried Oreos, events and fundraisers. mine that had the bright idea of him will always check the inside of the getting inside the horse trailer and trailer for unwanted bees and wasps have his wife take him for a short trip from now on. to make sure everything was safe and tight. She closed him in the back and You can email me at locked the rear doors and got in the [email protected] or call truck and drove around for 10 or 15 690-7870. I’ll see you on the trails.

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P a g e 6 The Country Courier Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Obituaries

TUNKETT LOVING DAVIS Reed Memorial Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 29680 King William Road, West Linda Diane Tunkett, 69, William Robert Loving, SR., “Country”, Sergeant First Class Point, VA 23181. Memorial donations may be of King William, VA 87 passed away on April 14, 2021. He was (SFC) Ross E. Davis Jr. made to the VFW or any veteran service passed away April 10, preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Sue ( Army organization, Vincent 2021. She was fondly Loving, daughter Rhonda Loving, sisters, Retired), 90, of West Funeral Home is Point, VA, left his earthly handling arrangements. referred to as "Meemaw" Mabel Chenault, Francis Taylor and one command on April 14, Tributes may be posted and loved her brother, Friar Loving. He is survived by 2021. SFC Davis retired at www.vincentfh.com. grandchildren more than his sons, William Robert Loving, JR. with twenty years of active duty with the anything. (Joan) and Randy Loving (Rebecca ), two in 1973. SFC Davis was a WRIGHT Linda joins her mother, grandsons Matthew and Jacob, and his Combat Medic during the Korean War and Vernor B. Tunkett, in siblings Christine Fogg, Lizzie Hockaday, served as a Military Police Officer, Highway Barbara Wetzel Wright eternal rest. She is Martha Morris, Lilly Andrews, Pauline Patrol, Germany. SFC Davis also served as a Barbara Wright departed survived by her daughter, Karen Loving, Shirley Parr, Johnny Boy Loving, Criminal Investigator during his tour in her earthly life on April Richardson (C.P.); her son, Randy Tunkett Luther Loving, George Kelly Loving. He Germany and retired as an Administration 22, 2021 from several Specialist. SFC Davis earned the following chronic conditions. Barbara and her late (Katherine); and her three grandchildren, retired from Sydnor after more than 50 medals and awards during his twenty years of husband, Jim resided most of their lives in the Mikayla, Cole, and Regan. years of service. Family will receive service with the United States Army. Bronze Bruington, VA community and most recently In addition to being remembered as a friends on Friday 23, 2021 from 6 to 8 pm Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Combat at River View on the Appomattox Health & woman who cherished her family, she will at B.W. White Funeral Home 7837 Infantry Badge, Combat Medic Badge, Army Rehab in Hopewell, VA. be fondly remembered for her great love Richmond Tappahannock Hwy, Aylett Good Conduct Medal, Fourth Award, National Barbara was born, June 23, 1944 in Jersey of the beach, flowers, word-searches, VA. Graveside services will be held at Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Star City, New Jersey and grew up in Miami, puzzles, and loving the friends around her. Upper King and Queen Baptist Church Device, Army Meritorious Unit Florida. Barbara was educated in the public She will be extremely missed by so many. Cemetery on Saturday April 24, 2021 at Commendation, Korean Conflict, Army of schools of Miami, Florida. After high school A walk-through visitation will be held 11 1pm. Pastor Leroy Davis, officiating. Occupation Medal, Korean Service Medal, graduation from Miami Senior High School, with Five Combat Bronze Stars, Korean she continued her education and received a AM-1 PM Thursday, April 15th at Presidential Unit Commendation, and NATO degree in Library Science from Florida State Vincent Funeral Home, West Point. The Service Medal. University. Barbara met her husband, Jim interment service will be private. Tributes During his retirement Ross spent many happy while they were attending Southern Seminary may be posted at www.vincentfh.com. hours at the horse races, fishing off his boat in Louisville, Kentucky. They were married for with friends and catching and cooking a variety 52 years. While Jim completed his seminary of sea food. He was a member of Brett-Reed education, Barbara taught school in Louisville. Memorial Presbyterian Church. Jim and Barbara served numerous churches in NEED PRAYER? Ross was preceded in death by his parents Ross middle and eastern Virginia. As a “pastor’s It’s certainly the best place to start in these challenging times! E. Davis, Sr. and Wilma Kabai Sobrido, step- wife,” Barbara enjoyed a variety of activities in Please email us at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to pray for you. father Joe Sobrido, brother-in-law V. T. support of the congregations including Rector, mother-in-law Annie Waxmunski, ministering and building relationships with Father-in-law Edward Waxmunski, children and youth in the churches. Barbara granddaughter Sarah Davis, siblings Deanna and Jim enjoyed singing in the churches Jim Davis, Richard Davis and Patty Davis. pastored. She was a homemaker who enjoyed SFC Davis is survived by his devoted wife, cooking, all crafts and her many pets. In Nancy Waxmunski Davis, a son Charles E. addition, Barbara taught school in King & Davis and wife Stephanie of Richmond; a Queen and Gloucester counties as she daughter Debra E. Davis of West Point; a sister supported Jim in his pastorates. Linda Sue Rector of Georgia; a grandson Barbara is survived by her daughter and her Michael E. Davis and wife Ashley of husband, Beth Wright Seder and Matt Seder; Colorado; a sister-in-law Joyce Offield; son, David M Wright and his wife, Kathryn brothers-in-law Willie Offield and Eddie Wright. She is also survived by a sister, Waxmunski. Michele Wetzel of Florida. A special thanks to everyone who took care of In recognition of the protocol for Covid-19; the him from the First Responders of West Point family will have a graveside service on Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, Ladies Saturday, May 1 at 11 am at the Bruington of Bay Aging, Aylett Medical Center Staff, Baptist Church cemetery and will receive Sentara Hospital Staff, Kindred Hospice Ladies friends following the service. and his cousin Randell Kabai. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may A graveside service with military honors will be made to the Bruington Baptist Church or the be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 22nd at Brett- King & Queen Public Library.

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021 The Country Courier p a g e 7 National Volunteer Appreciation Month

Sylvia Friedman recognized for her work at Regional Animal Shelter

Long time Regional Animal Shelter volunteer Sylvia Friedman was recognized by the staff during National Volunteer Appreciation month. We are grateful to her dedication, tireless volunteer work, generous support, and assistance in re-homing pets from our community!

P a g e 8 The Country Courier Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Dear Editor, suggestions on how to proceed. To my information in a dollar and cents format King William Budget “Tool in the Toolbox” knowledge no citizen suggestion was with a clarity that all can understand in an It is make a wish time in King William. It is budget time again for the King implemented. The manager of the election year. The next time you hear a Budget time is here and let us see what the William County Board of Supervisors and Voluntary Fire and EMS’s Salary was in candidate declare he or she is a team Board of Supervisors will do for we the guess what tool will be used again. the range of the about $55,000.00. player – be sure to ask which team. (End taxpayers. You guessed it – throw more “Money” at The solution after Mr. Funkhouser left of the May 2019 Letter) The K.W. Fire and Emergency has it. If anyone knows a time that this has and a new County Administer assumed Today in 2021 the county owns the King requested 13 additional full-time worked, and the problem went away – duty was to hire the current Chief of Fire William Volunteer Fire & Rescue, grounds firefighters, and additional equipment. Please write a letter to the editor with the & Emergency Services for $71,936.00. I and buildings and are looking to hire 13 Salaries will be 100% funded for 3 years. particulars. We have all heard the cry of be believe the citizens thought this would new personal in 2021. Does anyone miss What happens to these 13 additional a “Team Player” and stop complaining – result in a handle finally being applied to Chief Curtis Mason Jr. and Supervisor employees after the grant money runs out? you are the problem. The following is a the Voluntary Fire and EMS unit’s Hansen Yet? Grant money is not free money. Also a walk down memory lane to refresh financial troubles. What seems to have request was made for $235,000 to pave the everyone’s memory about how well happened is the problem got bigger. Sincerely, fire station road. Are the Board of throwing money at any problem will work. The local Mattaponi Volunteer Fire & Paul Jamerson supervisors really considering this The following is from a “Letter to the Rescue figured out how to stay out of King William expensive request? Editor” I wrote in May of 2019. financial trouble. Mattaponi Volunteer There is also a request for 6 additional In the May 15, 2019 issue of the Country Rescue Chief Curtis Mason Jr. offered to full-time Sheriff’s deputies, and additional Courier on page 12 Supervisor Dave pay over $500,000 to fund & help run money for equipment. Unfortunately, King Hansen’s letter to the Editor gave a King William Volunteer Fire & Rescue William County does not have the revenue “Description” of which can only be and the county would not have to pay a Hanover County has to fund these wished described as a “Progressive’s Dream” cent. He was told “No”. The reward was for items. come true. We now have an unelected the Mattaponi Unit will now not take calls We can only hope the budget process county administrator deciding the salaries for King William as reported in the goes better than the disastrous 2021 of the county employees without the Tidewater Review. You would think Curtis property reassessment that tax payers Board’s review or approval as long as it is Mason would be the new King William endured. performed within budgetary constraints. Chief of Fire and Emergency Services with Letters to the Editor Thank you, Who decides what the constraints are? that kind of track record. We welcome signed letters to the editor. Donald Berberich The Voluntary Fire and EMS units in As stated in Supervisor Hansen’s letter Each letter must carry the writers signature, full Manquin King William have been having financial The Fire Chief‘s new top salary is valid address, and daytime phone number. We trouble since before the 2015 election. I $100,710.00 and the County Administer reserve the right to edit for accuracy, brevity, am sure most of you will remember the gets to decide the wage. clarity, legality, and taste. We do not guarantee O, what a tangled web we weave when first County Administer Trent Funkhouser, at We owe a Thank You to Supervisor that every letter received will be published. we practice to deceive! Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the that time having a meeting in each of our Hansen. Can any citizen recall a writers and not The Country Courier. Walter Scott voting districts to get citizen input and Supervisor providing this type of

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P a g e 10 The Country Courier Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Happy 40th Pastor Anniversary Happy 4th Pastor Anniversary Rev. Dr. Reuben S. Carter Rev. Russell A. Shackleford Gethsemane Baptist Church Zion Baptist Church, Chance VA Your forty years of Faithful God has a special place for each of us to serve service has been a generous gift and you have chosen to serve as his voice by to a world in need. May the Lord answering the call to the Ministry. You have bless you as you have blessed so placed your feet on Holy ground as you stand many and give you peace and joy behind the pulpit to feed his children at Zion in your priestly service. Faith is Baptist Church with manna from above. You making yesterday a stepping have faithfully delivered the Gospel message in stone today a new beginning, a manner that has always been Heavenly tomorrow a limitless possibility. inspired, given direction to each of us as well as Thank you for your expression leading the lost to Christ. You are a man who so of faith. May your path be filled earnestly seeks to serve the Lord with all his with simple joy and blessing heart. Your devoted walk with God has been an without ends. You have been the example to all of us. With heartfelt thanks we Rev. Russell A. Shackleford hands, the feet, the voice and love honor you today for your faithful and dedicated of God expressed in many service to our savior and mission… stand firm, let nothing different ways. You have chosen move you, always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord to honor him as you have served because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. in his name. we thank you for Once in a while there comes someone very special like you… teaching us: to be who God wants who not only serve the church and its people faithfully, but who us to be, to accept others as God Rev. Dr. Reuben S. & Mrs. Carter make of their own like a living testimony of Christ's love. accepts us, that Christianity is Thank you for your 4 years of devoted and caring ministry. about being and not just doing. Thanks for being our Pastor and my husband too. We thank you for sharing with us: your deep Biblical understanding your life family, time and talent. Your legacy will live on in many lives you have touched with affection Love, your wife, and gratitude from your church family members and Pastor-in law Mrs. Carinell Shackleford

Gethsemane Baptist Church, Rev. Russell & Mrs. Carinell Shackleford Upshaw Competes at State

th Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans. On April 15 , the King William High John Lennon School FFA competed in the first ever State FFA Tractor Operators Invitational that was at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg, VA. The competition has usually been you win Federation then if you win Area you can go to state. This year the competition was merged with 4-H and they did an invitational where the contest was open to all. The contest followed Covid-19 restrictions where the contest was setup as a complete and done affair. Contestants competed in a 4wheel wagon event, a 2 wheel wagon event, and a 50 question test on tractor operation and then headed home. No spectators were allowed during the competition. Patrick Upshaw, a 9th grader at King William High School, competed in the event for the FFA. Upshaw struggled in the 4 wheel wagon but finished strong with a good score on his test and the 2 wheel wagon. Upshaw placed 12th out of 22 contestants.

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GOP, continued from front page

Gubernatorial candidate Senator Amanda Chase .Attorney General candidate Jack White speaks "If speaks "I am the only candidate running with a conser- you don't vote for me, you don't know Jack" vative voting record....I am Trump in heels"

Congressman Rob Wittman also called in from represented at the event. Candidates seeking the D.C. with a message calling for Republicans to Attorney General nomination are Jack White, be united. He mentioned that he is currently Chuck Smith, Leslie Haley, and Jason Miyares. fighting the effort to pack the Supreme Court Miyares was not in attendance and Jerry Kilgore and the nation is looking at Virginia to see what spoke as his surrogate. Hot topics included 2nd the outcome will be of the November elections. Amendment rights, election integrity, abortion, Candidates seeking the party nomination for school choice, the parole board, support for law Lieutenant Governor are Puneet Ahulwalia, enforcement, executive orders relating to Covid- Glenn Davis, , Maeve Rigler, Win- 19, and restrictions placed on Virginia based some Sears, and Lance Allen. Each was present businesses. The candidates were made up of a and gave a short speech. Candidates seeking the diverse group of men and women from different nomination for Governor are Amanda Chase, ethnic, professional, and political backgrounds. Kirk Cox, Octavia, Johnson, Sergio de la Peña, Some of the candidates legally migrated from Glenn Youngkin, Pete Snyder, and Peter Doran. other countries to become U.S. citizens. Snyder was not in attendance and Martha Sny- der spoke as his surrogate. Peter Doran was not Please see GOP, continued on page 15.

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Pinwheels, continued from front page Virginia Delegate Scott Wyatt sharpens

By preventing child abuse and neglect, our focus on King William aim is to improve the lives of all families and Contributed by KW TEA Party the communities they live in. This is the reason Just before he was to speak at we have come together to ‘grow’ a better to- morrow for all children, together by planting a the latest meeting of the King pinwheel.” William T.E.A Party, 97th Kelly Magovero, the Family Service Special- District Delegate Scott Wyatt ist, stated “Our commitment is strengthening heard a detailed presentation families and connecting our community to from local property owners meet the needs of our most valuable citizens.” who had successfully led the She also read a proclamation from Governor fight to have the county's Northam. Nina Williams, the Family Services recent, deeply flawed real Supervisor, shared many staggering statistics estate assessments tossed out. from the fiscal year 2019-20 concerning chil- event. They stated that their mission is “to This hot button subject dren in Virginia: 83,131 suspected cases of create a safer environment for abused children resurfaced in the question and child abuse, 52,554 children involved as possi- and to empower abused children to not feel answer session to Wyatt's ble victims, and 33,880 completed re- afraid of the world in which they live.” scheduled remarks as citizens Ripley's Family Restaurant, King William ports. 33.2% of reports were concerning chil- If anyone has any concerns of child abuse or expressed their frustration at Delegate Scott Wyatt, a Republican who represents dren three years old or younger, and 40.3% neglect, please call the Social Services office at county government and the King William and nearby counties, fulfilled his promise were ages 4-11. In King William, there were 804-769-4905 to speak with a licensed social firm that did the assessment, for a return meeting to the King William T.E.A. Party, 202 referrals, and 32 were validated. worker; there is always one on call, 24 hours a “having no accountability this time committing to push for reform of state law The Tri-City Chapter of B.A.C.A., Bikers day, 7 days a week. when they violated Virginia governing conduct of Real Estate Assessments. KWTP Against Child Abuse, were partners in this law in numerous ways.” photo “We caught them again and Caution – Farmers on the Move again but none of the officials were held assessment would not have been SPRING has SPRUNG! responsible,” one business property owner overturned,“ he said. “The problems would Planting season is upon us and nearing its peak. said. have been swept under the rug and citizens In response, Wyatt, a Republican who would have had to live with the unequal, Three Rivers SWCD encourages drivers to add time to represents King William and nearby arbitrary and excessive results. It shows your morning/evening commutes in preparation of meeting counties in the General Assembly, agreed to what can be done when citizens engage" slow-moving farm machinery that is traveling from one field to the next! The majority of farm equipment travels at host a meeting with officials and citizens Shannon also urged Wyatt to submit speeds less than 25 mph and takes up most of the road, so be impacted by the many problems associated legislation to amend the Virginia Statute, patient and cautious when traveling and try to limit with this latest assessment. “putting in enforceable consequences for distractions during this busy time of the year. “Bring in the Commissioner of Revenue, violations of the rules for property Producers are trying to cover a lot of land in a short County Administrator, Board of Appeals and assessments.” amount of time. We encourage you to keep your eyes on the Equalization to see how they deal with these King William T.E.A. Party's meetings, road and be courteous while sharing the road with farmers. issues,” he said. usually held on the second and fourth Bob Shannon, KWTP's founder, Thursdays at Ripley's Family Restaurant, are emphasized the urgency of what is open to all citizens of good will. Details at recognized as a statewide problem. www.kwteaparty.com “Without the efforts of our group the Kindergarten Registration at KQES

It’s Kindergarten registration time again! You can come and register your child at King and Queen Elementary School on Wednesday, (TODAY) April 28, 2021 between 9 am- 4 pm. Your child must be five years old on or before September 30, 2021. Please call 804-785-5830 to schedule an appointment. Items to bring with you are: original birth certificate, your child’s immunization records and most recent physical exam, proof of residency (utility bill, lease, or mortgage statement), and parent/guardian picture ID. Also, please bring your child with you for his/her kindergarten screening. If you have any questions please call. Donna Corleone 1st Grade Teacher

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Come Join Us For “Worship Under The Tent” King & Queen Blood Drive Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Service come to the blood drive. If you do not Cohort and the American Red Cross are have one, however, then you will be partnering to save lives by hosting a blood provided with one at no cost. The Red drive on May 1st from 9:30am to Cross will be testing all donations for 2:30pm at the King & Queen COVID-19 antibodies, and those results Library. If you are healthy and willing, will be communicated 7 to 10 days after please consider donating lifesaving blood donation through the online donor portal. to someone in need. This will benefit your To limit the number of people on site at community! one time, appointments will be required to Due to the pandemic, several precautions donate. You can make an appointment by have been added to the calling 1-800-REDCROSS or by clicking blood donation process in order to this link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/ prioritize the safety of both donors and give.html/drive - r e s u l t s ? staff. Temperatures will be taken upon zipSponsor=kapfraternityVA arrival. Please wear a mask when you

Sign-up Now for Spring Planting Three Rivers Soil & Water Conservation first come first served basis. District has a Great Plains 6’ No-Till Drill for No-till planting is an economical and rent to residents of Essex, King & Queen and effective method of conservation tillage that King William Counties. The drill is a great size offers many advantages over the more for reseeding your pasture or planting a traditional tillage practices. Using no-till wildlife food plot. The seeder has one large methods can increase seed germination and Sunday Easter service under the tent hopper and a small seed hopper. A deposit fee improve growth of forage compared to Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Millers Tappahannock Hwy. Millers Tavern, VA of $100 will cover the first 10 acres. A charge broadcasting. This conserves moisture in the Tavern enjoyed a beautiful Easter service 23115. Per guidelines provided by the of $10 per acre will be charged after the first seed bed and reduces the chance of soil under a large tent set up on the church's Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, please wear a 10 acres. The amount charged is determined by erosion. The no-till method only requires one picturesque lawn. The extravagant flowers, mask and maintain 6ft social the acreage meter on the drill. Call the District trip across the field, which lessens the potential beautiful music, and Easter egg hunt for the distancing. You may also worship with us at (804)443-2327, ext. 4 to reserve you spot for for soil compaction and minimizes labor and children following the service lent a very virtually via our YouTube channel, “St. spring planting. The equipment is rented on a fuel expenses. special air to the morning of worship and Paul's, Millers Tavern”. As the Rev. Sarah celebration. Saint Paul's invites you to join Miller proclaimed in her Easter sermon, the experience for a morning of worship when you come to Saint Paul’s, “Welcome Pet Adoption under the tent. Services begin at 10:00am home!" We hope to see you “at home” at St. Sunday mornings, 7924 Richmond- Paul's! "Bombay" is a handsome male cat that's about 8-10 months old. He came to the Shelter after he was found at someone's home. He's a very nice boy that loves to have his chin and ears scratched!

Regional Animal Shelter Phone: 804-769-4983 facebook.com/ RegionalAnimalShelter kingwilliamcounty.us/155/Animal- Shelter

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KW Republican Party Chairman, John Hubbard, Commonwealth Attorney Matt Kite (left) talking to greets former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore KW residents Bob and Nancy Hubbard According to John Reid, the King William Republican Committee has grown nearly four Ronnie Langston (center in camouflage) surrounded by members of the Walkerton Fire Department times in the last few weeks. 15 new members were able to sign up at the event. Reid encouraged attendees to go up and speak to folks that do not look like normal Republicans and to start conversations with the average citizen that is not thinking about politics right now. In closing, he asked that everyone pray for our government and our President.

To learn more about the candidates, or to sign up to be a voting delegate for the Republican Party of Virginia visit the following websites:

Republican Candidates for Lieutenant Governor: Puneet Ahulwalia – puneetforlg.com Glenn Davis – davisforlg.com Tim Hugo – timhugo.com Maeve Rigler – maeveforvirginia.com Gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin who quit his – winsomesears.com job of 25 years to run for Governor says "Elections Lance Allen – lanceforva.com have consequences" By Florence Cooke wanted friends, neighbors, family, his Republican Candidates for Governor: A surprise LOVE parade for Ronnie church family, and the fire department to Amanda Chase – chaseforva.com Republican Candidates for Attorney General: Langston was held on the Pamunkey Indian come and show love and support for Ronnie Kirk Cox – kirkcox.com Jack White – votejackwhite.com th Octavia Johnson – octaviajohnson.com Chuck Smith – chucksmith4ag.com Reservation on Saturday, April 17 . as he continues to battle cancer. Sergio de la Peña – sergoidelapena.com Leslie Haley – haleyforag.com Approximately 35 vehicles, including three Ronnie is a retired employee of Phillip Pete Snyder – petesnyder.com Jason Miyares – jasonmiyares.com Peter Doran peterdoran.org fire trucks from Walkerton Volunteer Morris where he worked as an operator of Department, containing friends, family, the cigarette machines. He also retired from neighbors, and members of Ronnie’s church the fire department in Walkerton after 10 gathered at the entrance of the reservation. years of service. The fire department trucks led the parade Nicole states, “Mom and I want to thank into the family’s circular driveway and everyone for coming out and showing greeted Ronnie who was standing on the support to Ronnie as he continues to fight. porch with his wife, Lynn, his father, and Since so many people have reached out and his brother. Everyone shouted greetings to wanted to come over but could not because Ronnie, who has been battling cancer for of the Covid virus, we thought this parade about 18 months. would be a good idea. Everyone was The parade had been organized by Ronnie welcome to come and show love and and Lynn’s daughter, Nicole, who wanted to support from a distance.” do something to lift her father’s spirits. She

P a g e 16 The Country Courier Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Church Calendar CHRISTIAN social distancing recommendations observed. church including Bible Study. Passcode is 172021 The Dial in number is 1- Christian Fellowship Ministries No hymnals or bulletins in use. Sanctuary Olivet Baptist Church 301-715-8592 We look forward to you joining 304 W. Chinquapin Road King William, sanitized before and after service. Rev. Fred Teachings straight from the Bible 25338 The us. We also encourage you to submit your 23086 Pastor Mary P. Skaggs 804-347-7285. Trail, Mattaponi (804) 925-5699 1st & 3rd tithes, offerings or donations online via our Edwards.Email [email protected] Colosse Baptist Church Sunday's:10am Sunday School 11am Worship w e b s i t e Secretary: Julie Peters 804-510-8022 Invites the community to church service in the Service 2nd & 4th Sunday's: 10am Worship at www.thirdunionbaptistchurch.com or you www.corinthchristianchurchkw.net 9153 new Media Room at 9:30 a.m. with social Service 11am Sunday School 5th Sunday's: can mail checks payable to Third Union Dabney's Mill Rd Manquin 23106 distancing and masks. Sunday School from 10am Sunday School 11am Worship Service Baptist Church to TUBC PO Box 74, King BAPTIST 10:45 – 11:30 for ages 4 and up. Children’s Bible Study 2 Wed.'s per month @ 7pm Check William, VA 23086. Thank you & May God Beulah Baptist Church church held on second and fourth Sundays for out Rev. Terry Morrison's sermons on our Bless you. Worship with us in sanctuary OR drive- ages 4 and up. Please call for information at Facebook page! Upper King & Queen Baptist Church in at 10 AM following updated Covid 769 – 2729 and someone will return the call. Poroporone Baptist Church Sunday School will begin at 10:00 A.M. guidelines. Adult Sunday School at 9:00 AM; Crossroads Mission Center Come Join Us at Poroporone! followed by WORSHIP Service at 11:00 A.M. Youth Grades 7-12 will meet under the 694-K Sharon Rd, King William beside the We are currently offering the following Due to Covid 19, masks and social distancing pavilion. View Pastor Shepard's sermons via Library Sunday Services: 9am Worship Service in the will be practiced until further notice. Rev. link to YouTube at www.beulahbaptistva.org/. Kingdom of God Sanctuary and LIVE on our Facebook page! Wade Wilkins- Pastor. 769-8534 Like us on Facebook also. Beulah is located at Living Water Ministry 11am Worship Service on Facebook METHODIST 4805 West River Road near intersection at Pastor Leo Reed 1438 Manfield Road, Only (Rebroadcast of our 9am Service) McKendree United Methodist Church Dorrell Road. Manquin 23106. Sunday’s at 12:15 PM. *We are following Social Distancing McKendree UMC is having "in person" Broadus Church Hebron Campus Lower King and Queen Baptist Church guidelines including cleaning the Sanctuary worship service every Sunday morning 3407 King William Rd Aylett 23009 ph 804- Teachings straight from the Bible 204 Timber after every Service. Bible Study is LIVE 7pm beginning at 9:30am. Social distancing and 779- 2700 website h t t p : / Branch Rd. (Wares Bridge Rd.), Mascot, on Wednesdays. wearing a mask is being practiced (masks will www.broaduschurch.org Sunday Worship at Va. (804) 925-5699 1st & 3rd Sunday's: 10am Providence Baptist Church be available if you do not have one). Betty Jo 9:30 in person following covid guidelines, Worship Service 11am Sunday School 2nd & 4570 Dorrell Road, Aylett, Sims, Pastor 4347 Manfield Road (Rt 605) drive-in and Facebook Live. Sunday School 4th Sunday's:10am Sunday School 11am Pastor White (804) 240-1982. Manquin. www.McKendree23106.org 10:30 for adults and teens. Women's Bible Worship Service 5th Sunday's: 10am Worship Rock Spring Baptist Church EPISCOPAL Study Sundays at 3:00 Support group Service 11am Sunday School Bible Study 2 Join us on Saturday, May 1, from 7am to Immanuel Episcopal Church Wednesday at 6:00. Food Ministry open to Wed.'s per month 7pm Check out Rev. Terry 10am for a Breakfast Fundraiser benefiting our 190 Allen’s Circle King & Queen Court residents of KW Co. on 2nd Monday ea. Mo. Morrison's sermons on our Facebook page. Audio/Visual Project. Start your day off with House. For information on a particular from 6:30-8:30. The following day Food Mattaponi Baptist Church salmon cakes, bacon, sausage, fried potatoes, Sunday, call 804-785-2122 distribution at Winter's Point. Used furniture (Circa 1700s) welcomes everyone to hear the fried apples, and so much more. This is a St. David’s Episcopal Church, Aylett giveaways, firewood. looking for a church that music ministry and the teachings from God’s Curbside Only event. Tickets cost $12.00 and 804-496-1002 stdavidsaylett.church loves God, loves each other and loves the word by our new minister, Rev. Stephen can be purchased by contacting Tammy Like us on our new Facebook page at "St community around us come check us out. Rountree. Worship services at 11am or Upshaw (804) 370-2849, Nicole Epps (804) David's Episcopal Church, Aylett" including Bruington Baptist Church virtually by visiting https://zoom.us/ 332-2062, or Cassandra Johnson-Daniels sermons during the pandemic "To Know 4784 The Trail, Bruington, King and Queen j/871964216. Be sure to "like" our Facebook (804) 616-0286. Christ Jesus and to Make Christ Known" County. Abbreviated Worship Service page listed under Mattaponi Baptist Church to Sharon Baptist Church 11291 West River Road, Aylett (Beside the Sundays 11 a.m. Face coverings required and learn all the great things God is doing for our Sunday School at 9am; Morning Worship at Public Boat Landing) Featuring The Rev. T. 10am; Youth Group Wednesdays at 7pm. Gustavo Mansella All Are Welcome! All Worship available inside the church or in your Sundays - 11 AM Eucharist Service First car. Our address is 901 Sharon Road across Sunday of the Month - Youth Focus/Potluck from King William High School. Office After Hours: 9am to 2pm Tuesday through Friday, St. John’s Episcopal Church 769-2320 or [email protected]. 916 Main St. West Point, 804-843-4594 Smyrna Christian Church welcome. Come worship our Lord, Jesus Christ with us St. Paul’s Millers Tavern inside on Sundays at 10am, or join us live on 7924 Richmond Highway. 443-2341 Facebook or view later on our www.stpaulsmillerstavern.org website: www.smyrnacc.org. 3655 Powcan St. James Presbyterian Church Rd, Bruington (The church next to K.W. Courthouse) 411 The Edge Worship Centre Courthouse Lane. Rev. Dr. John Turner 460 14th St. West Point. ORTHODOX www.tewcwestpoint.net Holy Trinity Orthodox The Fix Ministry Church We have outgrown our existing facility so 694-K Sharon Road King William (804) 925- until we can build a larger Worship Center, we 5888 www.holytrinityorthodox.net are meeting at Indian View Baptist Church, LUTHERAN 13349 King William Road on Saturday NON DENOMINATION evenings. Potluck dinner at 5:30 followed by a Women in the Word Community Bible service. Any questions, please call 774-5319 Study! Third Union Baptist Church 396 Newtown Road, St. Stephens Church We will not hold services at the church until Email Melissa Rice at further notice. We now have Church Services [email protected]. via teleconferencing and virtually via ZOOM on Sunday mornings at 10:30AM.You can join our Church Service by Computer or by phone: The Meeting ID is 937 282 5797 The

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Pamunkey Regional Library hidden treasures! Center TOURNAMENT Virtual Programs on Zoom VFW Post 9501 8306 King William Road, Aylett Tenth annual “Chad Haynes Memorial Golf For more information or if you have a special VFW Post & Auxiliary Central Garage. King William Parks and Recreation Tournament”, will be June 5, 2021 - 1pm @ physical or communication need, please Commander James Brown 804-337-7029 for For more info visit King William County Queenfield Golf Club in Manquin. Please visit contact [email protected]. Post membership and F. Gwathmey 994-2947 Parks and Recreation @ the website: ChadHaynesGolf.org for Upper King William Branch Library 804-769- for Auxiliary membership. www.kingwilliamrec.com moredetails. Email [email protected] 3731. Author Chat with Melissa Face American Legion Post 314 Three Rivers SWCD Board of Directors om with any questions or call Donna Haynes Tuesday, May 4, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 6250 Rich. Tapp. Hwy. Aylett, 23009 769- Meetings 804-855-4743. Upper King William Virtual Book Club 2798. It is the nations' largest wartime The Three Rivers Soil & Water Conservation Helping The Homeless Saturday, May 8, 11:00 a.m. - noon veterans service organization, committed to District will hold their monthly Board of Third Saturday each month. We will be College: How to Get There from Here mentoring youth and sponsorship of Directors meetings on the third Tuesday of handing out hot meals, groceries, breakfast Tuesday, May 11, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. wholesome programs in our communities; each month. If you would like to attend, bags, produce when available. Place: King Atlee Virtual Book Club Wednesday, May advocating patriotism and honor, promoting contact the office at (804)443-2327, ext. 4 for William High School parking lot 3 P.M. 12, 11:00 a.m. - noon Kids' Lego Club strong national security, and continued meeting place and time. The public is invited. The CornerStone Community Development Friday, May 21, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. devotion to our fellow service members and Good Homes Needed For Good Pets Center Grades K-5. Firefly Science Saturday, May veterans. If you have served federal active Regional Animal Shelter, 20201 King William Food Program - Food distribution at Aylett 22, 11:00 a.m. - noon Grades K-5. duty in the US Armed Forces since Dec. 7, Road, King William 804-769-4983. (11235 West River Road, CoderDojo Workshop Saturday, May 29, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or www.petfinder.com e m a i l : Aylett) Wednesdays (April 28) from 11 a.m. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Ages 8 & up. On Demand are still serving - you are eligible for [email protected] to 12.30pm. Saturdays (April 24) from Videos Storytime for Grownups Premieres membership in The American Legion! Come Southern States 9.30am to 11.30am. Wednesday, May 12 join your local Veterans at Post 314. We are 485 Sharon Rd. King William, 23086 The Lily Field Clothing Shed -(11235 West Poetry Break Premieres Wednesday, May 19 getting off the ground and running. Contact King William T.E.A. Party River Road, Aylett) O p e n Bluebirding Premieres Thursday, May 20 Mike Langford (Post 314 1st Vice Our twice-monthly in-person meetings have on select Wednesdays and Saturdays. Please Tour an Organic Small Farm Premieres Commander) 804-445-4288. resumed on the second and fourth Thursdays do not drop off donations outside the Friday, May 28 Take & Makes KW Children First Lions Club each month. Info at kwteaparty.com and buildings. Kindly call ahead and we will Book Page Butterflies Pickup starting Crossroads Mission Center located at 694 K Facebook Come for the fellowship of patriots schedule your donation drop off. Saturday, May 1 at 10:00 a.m. Ages 18 & up. Sharon Road, King William. and the latest on what's happening at local, Clothes Cupboard Rockville Branch Library at 16600 Pouncey Girl Scout Troop 1132 state and national levels. KWTP's meetings May 1st 9am-12pm Tract Road Mother’s Day Craft Mattaponi Vol. Rescue Squad Building. are open to all citizens of good will. King William Democrats Pickup starting Saturday, May 1 at 10:00 a.m. DCSE Service Point Assistance Bay Aging Early in-person voting for the Democratic Ages 5 & up. DCSE Contact Information: 1-800-468-8894 In desperate need of volunteers to deliver Primary begins on April 23 at the King Community Wide Garage Sale Kennington Afternoon Off for Caregivers! restaurant meals two days a week (Monday William Registrar’s office. The Primary is Neighborhood: 804-769-0001. Sponsored by United and Wednesday) at 4pm to seniors in St J u n e 8 . G o t o h t t p s : / / 952 Kennington Park Road Aylett. Saturday, Methodist Women, McKendree UMC, 4347 Stephens Church and K&Q Courthouse! www.kwdemocrats.org for more information May 15th. 8 am - 2 pm. Follow the signs Manfield Road, Manquin. Contact Lauren on 804.516.6309 for more about the candidates for Governor, Lieutenant throughout the neighborhood and find your Upper King William Active Lifestyle information! Governor, and Attorney General. CHAD HAYNES MEMORIAL GOLF

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