SSentinel.com Serving Middlesex County and adjacent areas of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck since 1896 Vol. 117, No. 1 Urbanna, Virginia 23175 • April 7, 2011 Two Sections • 75¢ Budget calls for no tax increases

by Larry S. Chowning Technical Education (CTE) class- rooms at the high school. The Middlesex Board of Super- School offi cials had earlier visors voted on March 29 to hold a requested $485,952 for capital public hearing on a proposed $19.5 improvements, which included million 2011-12 (FY12) county $300,952 for electrical service to budget. the east wing and CTE classrooms, The hearing will be on Tues- and $185,000 for two new buses. day, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Overall, the school board had historic courtroom in Saluda. The requested $7,610,882 in local proposed budget calls for no tax funds. In the proposed budget, it increases. received $7,271,109—$339,773 Supervisors will adopt a budget less than requested. at a special 2 p.m. meeting on The school board’s proposed Tuesday, April 26. budget also called for a 2.26% If approved, the real estate tax salary increase for teachers and a rate will remain at 43 cents per 1% raise for all other employees. $100 of value, and the personal However, it is unclear if these pro- property rate will remain at $3.50 posed pay raises will be met. per $100 of value. The expenditure side of the In FY11, supervisors approved county’s proposed FY12 budget, a 22% real estate hike—one of the is up 5.65% or $1,047,106. This largest in county history. is largely due to the $285,000 The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is proposing to change the county’s three voting dis- The proposed local funding for for capital improvements for the tricts into fi ve districts, with one supervisor and one school board member representing each of the schools is $7,271,109, which is schools; $451,224 for county capi- fi ve districts. On the map above, the proposed Jamaica District is in blue, Saluda District in pink, $273,414 over the current year’s tal projects that include install- Harmony Village District in purple, Hartfi eld District in green, and Pinetop District in brown. $6,997,695. This increase is pri- ing an elevator in the Woodward marily due to $285,000 that super- Building, erecting an E-911 visors have allocated in the school tower in Deltaville, demolition of capital improvements fund. This is part of old Rappahannock Cen- Five voting districts proposed the fi rst time in several years funds tral Elementary School at Cooks have been budgeted for school capi- Corner, fi xing drainage problems by Larry S. Chowning not allow any dilution of the white/black vote in that tal improvements. Of the $285,000, occurring on county land behind district. Jamaica District also has not grown much in $185,000 will pay for two new the Middlesex YMCA, an E-911 The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors has population since 2000. school buses, and $100,000 is ear- equipment upgrade, and other scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, May 10, at The proposed Jamaica District is the largest geo- marked for electrical service to 7:30 p.m. to discuss redistricting the county into fi ve graphic district, and runs from Laneview to Town the east wing at the and the Career (See Budget, page A2) voting districts. Bridge Road (Route 616) near Saluda and Urbanna, The proposed redistricting is in response to 2010 but does not take in the Remlik area. According to census data. the 2010 census, the proposed Jamaica District has a Currently, Middlesex County has three voting dis- total population of 2,237 with 1,398 whites and 779 Judge tells plaintiff to provide tricts—Jamaica, Saluda and Pinetop. Saluda and Pin- blacks. etop districts are each represented by two supervisors The proposal calls for splitting the current Saluda condo lawsuit documents and two school board members, and Jamaica District District into two districts. The new Saluda District is represented by one supervisor and one school board would start at Remlik and include Urbanna, Saluda, by Tom Chillemi lion lawsuit after the town council member. Cooks Corner and portions of Stormont. If approved, rejected its site plan for 14 con- Supervisors are considering creating two new dis- the new Saluda District would be the smallest dis- Potomac Timber Investments dominiums proposed for Urbanna tricts out of the current Saluda and Pinetop districts. trict, both in area and population. The district would has until April 21 to provide all Yachting Center near the Urbanna Populations in each district must not be greater have a population of 2,107 with 1,613 whites and 434 requested documents relating to its bridge. or less than 5% of the other districts to maintain the blacks. lawsuit against the Urbanna Town Town attorney John Conrad of required “one man-one vote” policy. This is man- The proposal calls for creating a new Harmony Vil- Council, ruled Middlesex Circuit the Virginia Municipal League dated by state and federal law. lage District starting near Cooks Corner and include Court Judge R. Bruce Long at a argued that the case has been set Jamaica District is not changing a great deal the Healys area, and all of Harmony Village to Grey’s March 28 hearing. because it is considered the county’s “minority dis- Potomac Timber fi led a $4.5 mil- (See Lawsuit, page A2) trict,” and the United States Justice Department will (See Five districts, page A2) Halls praised for’making a difference’ by Tom Chillemi ers and their families and, as we grow up, to our community. In this It’s not often that the commit- way, they have given more to the ment to helping others results in community in a personal and long- people being called “prophets.” lasting way than anyone I know,” But that’s how Bob Phipps, former she said. headmaster of Christchurch Although Becker didn’t meet the School, referred to Aubrey and Halls until she was 9 years old, she Margie Hall, founders of the refers to them as her godparents. non-profi t Jacob’s Ladder student “I do not doubt for one second that enrichment program. they were God’s instrument in my The Halls were honored for life,” she said. their dedication to youth by the Fred Gaskins, who is a neighbor Rotary Club of Middlesex during and friend of the Halls, told the its annual Pride of Middlesex cer- audience Aubrey has been choir emony Saturday night. director at the Urbanna Baptist Jacob’s Ladder helps gifted chil- Church for 43 years. “I can’t imag- dren whose life situations make ine how my spiritual life would it diffi cult for them to succeed. be without the Urbanna Baptist Jacob’s Ladder is a year-around, Church Choir, particularly because highly-structured academic and of its director.” life-skill mentoring program that Aubrey was one of the four includes a summer residential pro- original coaches in the Middlesex gram for its young participants, Youth Basketball League and won who are known as “climbers.” Middlesex Rotary Club president Burt Alexander (right) presents the Pride of Middlesex award to the fi rst championship in 1977, Phipps told the audience gath- Jacob’s Ladder founders Aubrey Hall and his wife Margie. Joining them is Olivia Becker (left), the noted Gaskins. ered in the Christchurch School very fi rst “climber” chosen to participate in the Jacob’s Ladder program. (Photo by Tom Chillemi) “I’ve heard a saying, ‘Once dining room that in 1991 Aubrey a coach always a coach.’ Coach came back from a mission trip to fun” and helps the kids bond and Jacob’s Ladder cannot be separated had potential and therefore we had Hall is still analyzing his offensive the Eastern Shore energized after create supportive families. from the virtues of its creators,” responsibility to ourselves and to moves while fi guring how to over- he met bright children of migrant Ruffa summed up the Halls’ for- said Becker. “They saw a raw need our community. And most impor- come obstacles,” said Gaskins. workers. Knowing the children mula for success as “potential plus in the lives of certain children. tant, we learned to have spirits of “When he and Margie observed had little chance of breaking away opportunity equals success.” The And, while so many could recog- hope and to live with faith and to bright children among the migrant from their bleak situation, Aubrey Halls identify potential in the chil- nize this need, they actually set out look to our futures with excitement worker families and realized their and Margie approached Phipps, dren and provide as many opportu- to do something about it. They put and positive expectations.” outlook was pretty much hopeless, who happily allowed the Halls to nities as they can, she said. Jacob’s Ladder together rung by In the 20 years she has known a game plan began buzzing in their use Christchurch School during On behalf of the Jacob’s Ladder rung and they created something the Halls, Becker said “they have heads and hearts. Team Jacob’s the summer for the program that staff, Ruffa said, “I thank you for extraordinary. been remarkable role models. The Ladder was about to form.” would evolve into Jacob’s Ladder. believing in us. Twenty years ago “I for one cannot even imagine depth of their generosity and kind- The Halls “accepted a calling Phipps said when he and his you planted some seed, you’ve what my life would look like if it ness has touched so many.” and have made a huge difference wife were moving back to Texas he seen many fruits of your labor, had not been for Jacob’s Ladder,” Becker said even when she in the lives of hundreds of kids. told the Halls, “We envy how you you’ve persevered, you’ve never said Becker. was not at camp, what the Halls That’s something they can be proud get to spend your life.” given up, and I want you to know Becker told the audience that expected of her kept her on the of,” said Gaskins. At Saturday’s ceremony, Phipps the best may be yet to come.” “even in the birth year of Jacob’s right path in times of doubt. Carolyn Boxley and Dolly Thrift added, “I don’t envy their succes- The next speaker was Olivia Ladder, we learned the lessons Becker said she has seen how recalled many pleasant memories sors, because it is exceedingly dif- Becker, the very fi rst person chosen refl ected in the characteristics of hard the Halls have worked to keep of growing up in Urbanna with fi cult to pick up the mantle of a to participate in the Jacob’s Ladder its creators. We learned that we Jacob’s Ladder going. The respon- Margie. prophet who has left the scene.” program. That was in 1992. Today, should be kind and generous of sibilities have included keeping In response to the many acco- Jo Anne Ruffa, a retired teacher she is a member of the program’s spirit. We learned to develop life a budget, meeting the kids in the lades, Aubrey said, “A non-profi t who was one of the fi rst Jacob’s board of directors. skills that would help us grow, such program, and staying in touch with can’t exist without the support Ladder counselors, said the Becker gave a personal tribute to as patience, diligence and determi- Jacob’s Ladder graduates. “When and encouragement of organiza- summer enrichment programs “are the Halls and Jacob’s Ladder. “To nation. We learned to set goals and you add all of this together, the like magic . . . it makes learning me, the benefi ts and experience of become motivated. We learned we impact is long lasting to the climb- (See Pride, page A10) 6 Arts & Leisure ...... A6 Classifieds ...... B4 61

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6 PAGE PAGE In side In A2 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • April 7, 2011 opinion one woman’s opinion letters to the editor Does God speak English? and military advance. Without the USA as Wondering why? Thanks for the its major booster, I doubt whether English Letters to the Editor may Urbanna, Va.— Such a question is a bit not exceed 400 words. facetious and only a takeoff on the amusing would have experienced surge of the last To the Editor: wonderful care several centuries. There is a limit of two let- Walking through Urbanna, book title, God is an Englishman, that was ters per person, per month. popular in the past. My point is merely the Then, in more recent times, U.S. domi- enjoying the weather, scen- To the Editor: nance in space, science and technology gave Email letters to editor@ ery, people and overall layout My wife and I would English language is the most spoken lan- ssentinel.com. guage on earth. I’m not sure about the uni- English even more worldwide thrust. Wher- of the compact village area, I like to thank the Upper verse, however. ever went rockets, computers, word proces- have been struck by some- Middlesex Volunteer Fire I’m feasting this week on a terrific book, sors, cell phones and other hi-tech gadgets Plenty of oil in thing that makes me wonder Department (UMVFD) of The Story of English, an international best followed the English language. why. Since we moved to Water View and the many seller by Robert McCrum, Robert MacNeil Probably the greatest reason for predomi- United States Urbanna in the spring of other agencies that were and William Cran. It’s one of those books nance of English, however, is the simple 1992 until now, the spring of there the night of the terrible that once started, can’t be put down. fact it is a language that has been constantly To the Editor: 2011, I have counted 27 busi- boat crash on July 5, 2010 in As a writer, I enjoy words as a fat lady refreshed and enriched with other languages. Having grown up in North nesses which have closed the Rappahannock River. loves chocolate pie. They are tools to my The early Celtic language was laced heav- Dakota I’ve known all my life from the bridge to just past My two children were on trade. The rule to good writing is . . . the ily in Latin and Greek words by the Roman the state has huge amounts the firehouse. Nine of these vacation with their mother richer the language, the richer the writing. Conquest, followed by the Germanic Saxons of coal and oil. If you drive still have a business replace- and stepfather during that English is a language rich in who conquered the island the interstate across North ment there—and some of holiday weekend, and I am great variety words and tenses and added German words. Dakota you will pass more that nine have had more than very thankful for everyone’s and those who use English are Later, Viking settlements than one huge coal-fired one replacement. Mojo’s, response. Receiving a phone most fortunate to have such a added Scandinavian words electrical generation plant The Oyster House, the new call in the middle of the night rich tool. to the language and, finally, sending its output east. As RV parts store and the new telling you that your chil- I’m also happy I speak the Normans who came in you go further west you also golf cart store are examples dren have been involved in a English while visiting foreign 1056, added a huge influx will see oil wells. Mid-state of ones that have had multi- tragic boat crash is the worst countries. The simple truth of French. English is truly you can see an operating ple businesses in those loca- feeling. My daughter was is, thanks to many adventur- a homogenized “European” refinery that has been there tions in this period. taken to Walter Reed Hospi- ous Englishmen who long language. for half a century and more The Taylor Building does tal while my son was med- ago circumvented the world As the English colonized and is expanding. have multiple businesses in flighted to MCV. Thanks leaving their language wher- the world, it added new words The Bakken Formation the old hardware store, but to the wonderful care they ever they went, chances are to its language greatly enrich- contains between 3 to 4.3 many are open just part-time. received that night from the wherever you are in this great ing it with Indian, Chinese billion barrels of techni- What used to be Liz New- caring and professional res- big world the natives already and Arabic words. It is now cally recoverable oil in bill’s dress shop is a thrift cuers they are on their way speak the language, either as thought there are over a mil- North Dakota and Montana. store, but not a commercial to healing physically. a first or second language or by Mary lion English words with over Recent Bakken Formation operation. The old antique We would like to join as “pigeon English,” a lan- half coming from terms in estimates are 25 times more mall is used, but only one the Governor of Virginia in guage understood by almost Wakefield Buxton science, medicine and tech- recoverable oil than 1995 evening a week for auctions. congratulating the UMVFD all people on earth. nology. estimates. (Look up U.S. These nine operations out of in receiving its recent well- It’s fascinating how an obscure language English has rivals but no equals. Span- Geological Survey, Bakken an original 27 are not bad to deserved award. The resi- like English developed into the world’s ish, Arabic and Russian are also considered Formation, on the inter- have, but why are there not dents and visitors on the number one language. When Julius Caesar international languages, but do not have net.) The Energy Informa- still 27 or more after a period Rappahannock River can landed in England over 2,000 years ago such wide penetration as English. Chinese is tion Administration’s (EIA) of almost 20 years, instead of feel safe because of your there wasn’t any English language—only a weakened by the virtually dozens of differ- recent estimates of recover- 18 less? dedication. chopped Celtic tongue used locally by very ent dialects spoken within China. able oil is at 503 billion bar- Urbanna, as Deltaville and From our family to yours few people. Nearly 1,000 years later, by the Since English is a language with a defi- rels. all of Middlesex County, . . . a big thank-you! time Shakespeare was writing, (late 1500s nite “open door policy,” it has expanded Then, 1,000 feet beneath has a lot going for it. How- Lyn and Jackie Buchanan and early 1600s,) English had evolved to the naturally in contrast to, say, French, a lan- the surface of the Rocky ever, Urbanna in particular, Beaverdam use of 5-7 million people. guage guarded by the French Academy that Mountains lies another large seems to be losing in its Incredibly, less than 500 years later, Eng- “defends” it from “foreign assault.” France untapped oil reserve, James attractiveness for recreation, Support the lish is used by 750 million people to a billion may think its language is “pure” from “for- Bartis. A lead researcher money-making opportuni- people. What caused this tremendous surge eign” words, but even the French Academy says we have more oil in ties and a solid tax base. free health clinic in use of English? can’t stop its own people from using English this very compact area than The waterfront, access to The first reason was the many English- words in everyday speech. One simply can’t the entire Middle East, the Rappahannock, and the To the Editor: speaking explorers who sailed to the far command a language to stay the same. more than 2 trillion bar- geographic composition of Did you know about the corners of the world. Wherever they landed Today, many Americans feel threatened by rels untapped. That’s more this community are wonder- things our county has to they left English-speaking people. The lan- recent massive influx of Hispanics coming than all the proven crude ful and can offer good eco- offer in the way of health, guage spread from that point onward. into the U.S. who don’t speak English. In oil reserves oil in the world nomic benefits as well as a mental and dental care, food A fortunate break for English came many states, ballots and other documents today and 8 times as much good quality of life to all its centers and emergency care? with the early settlements in North Amer- are offered in both languages, perhaps chal- oil as Saudi Arabia; 18 times citizens. With more people, If you or someone you know ica established by Sir Walter Raleigh and lenging English as the primary language in as much oil as Iraq; 21 times more boats and a bubbling needs help due to financial others. Although Native American along America. as much oil as Kuwait; 22 “Baby Boomer” time, why is problems, knowledge of with the Dutch, French and Spanish also Americans should all be able to use Eng- times as much oil as Iran; Urbanna not drawing in more what is available can mean were here, it was English that became the lish but we should incorporate as much and 500 times as much oil business entrepreneurs? You a difference in their quality official language of the original Thirteen Spanish into our language as possible as it as Yemen. And it’s all right do not see this situation in of life. Colonies, which were destined to become will only enrich English and establish it even there in the western United Deltaville, White Stone and Besides social services, the United States and the leading super more definitely as the primary international States. Kilmarnock. Zoning, histor- Middlesex County and the power in the world. As freedom and capi- communication. And we have yet to dis- ical district issues and water/ surrounding counties have talism grew and flourished, so did English God may not be an Englishman, but cuss Alaska where they sewer infrastructure affects joined together and offer and it soon became the leading language of he’s sure to understand earth’s most widely have proven the content, and things, but I think people many different ways of help- trade, commerce, manufacturing, tourist, understood language. ©2011 want to extract oil from only control those things. Do you ing people in our commu- 3,000 acres at Prudhoe Bay. know the answer of what nities. There is The Cryer How can this be? How can be done to help Urbanna Center on General Puller can we not be extracting meet its potential? Highway at Locust Hill that Five districts proposed . . . (Continued from page A1) this oil? Because the pro- Stan Hovey offers free food on certain gressives, environmental- Garnett Hill, Urbanna days of the month, and there Point at Topping. The popu- Current Saluda District county. If someone calls ists and others have blocked is also a food bank at the lation of this district would supervisor Pete Mansfield, me from Saluda District or all efforts to help America Rappahannock Civic Club be 2,158 with 1,559 whites who was elected in 2009, Jamaica District, I listen to become independent of for- Be thankful near Hartfield. Gloucester and 517 blacks. voted against holding a public them. I feel that I represent eign oil! Again, we are let- County and Kilmarnock A new Hartfield District hearing on the redistricting the entire county, not just the ting a small group of people for our earth have family and individual would be formed, mostly proposal. He said the new dis- district I’m elected from.” dictate our lives and our counseling along with mental from an area that is currently tricts would not allow those in “What is this all about economy . . . why? Think To the Editor: health care in Kilmarnock. in Pinetop District. Hartfield the Urbanna or Saluda area, Pete?” Miller asked Mans- OPEC just might be funding First let me be perfectly The Northern Neck Free District would start from the who may have planned to field. “The district lines are the extreme environmental- clear, my opinion is that the Health Clinic offers mental, west at Point Anne Subdivi- oppose current Saluda Dis- not a covenant thing. Like ists? earth certainly should have health and dental care. You sion near Healys Millpond trict supervisor Jack Miller in Fred (Crittenden) said, we as Our President has just its own special day. After might think this is an info- and take in all of Hartfield the upcoming 2011 supervi- supervisors represent every- told us in a prime time all, earth provides and sus- mercial, but it’s not. I know to the Twigg Bridge along sor election, to do so. “Is that one in Middlesex County.” speech on TV that the U.S. tains life as we know it for about these facilities because with the Regent and Wake fair to them?” he asked. has only 2% of the world’s all living things. Think for a my family has been helped areas. The district would have In response to Mansfield, energy reserves. This raises moment about that. by them. Never before a population of 2,206 with Miller said county residents Lawsuit . . . the questions, “Who pulls As members of the human having to ask for help. I was 1,976 whites and 185 blacks. should know that redistricting (Continued from page A1) his strings? Are they really race, we all can appreci- very impressed with the The new Pinetop District is taking place this year, and that ignorant? Is the Presi- ate the wonders of our own way we were treated. The would start in the west near if the new plan is approved for trial since November, dent incapable of hiring human body and the earth clinic is run by a few paid the Wilton area and continue they will just have to wait two 2010 and, for 4 months, competent speech writers, provides for us the food, employees, but most of the east through Deltaville to the more years and run against Potomac Timber has given scientists, researchers or water, and natural resources staff are volunteers that have Chesapeake Bay. Pinetop Dis- “you Pete [in 2013].” very little information in an anyone?” Or, does he and to sustain a healthy, happy a common goal of helping trict would have a population Mansfield also said he “intentional stonewall.” his czars not want us, the life. Ask yourself the ques- their fellow man. Doctors, of 2,251 with 2,134 whites felt he was elected by all of Conrad filed the motion on American people, to know tion, “What would we do nurses and pharmacists treat and 63 blacks. Saluda District and it would January 31 asking the court the truth? without it?” Just contem- their patients with a lot of Under the redistricting pro- be unfair to those people to make Potomac Timber Got your attention yet? plate for a moment what it care and empathy. There is posal, all five current super- in the proposed Harmony give the requested informa- Now, while you’re think- would be like if the earth’s also an array of volunteers visors would be in different Grove District to not be rep- tion as required by rules of ing about it, do this, look atmosphere were poisoned manning the phones, making districts. Wayne Jessie would resented by him. discovery. However, it took up: Bakken Formation, U.S. by a nuclear incident or appointments, filing records be in Jamaica, Pete Mans- Pinetop District supervi- nearly 2 months to get a Geological Survey, Stans- nuclear war or chemical and raising funds. Instead of field in Saluda, Jack Miller sor Fred Crittenden, whose court date. berry Report Online, April attack or any other man- taking time for themselves, in Harmony Village, Carlton seat on the board is also on Conrad said that on March 20, 2006; or National Geo- made form of destruction. they gladly spend it at the Revere in Hartfield, and Fred the 2011 ballot, said he rep- 25 Potomac Timber deliv- graphic, October 2007, and Yes folks, we should be clinic and seem to enjoy it. Crittenden in Pinetop. resents “every citizen in the ered documents to Urbanna others mentioned. thankful for the earth and There is also a pharmacy Yachting Center for him to Tom Feigum think about the things we at the clinic that dispenses view. However, they did not Hartfield can do to make our earth a most prescriptions for $3 deliver all the documents better place. Happy Earth each. In the same building is that were requested. Day 2011 (April 22). a dental clinic with state-of- In another twist, Potomac Cap’n Bob Jensen the-art equipment and certi- Published in the Interest of the Territory Timber’s legal firm withdrew President, Rappahannock fied dentists that do a variety from the case during the Preservation Society of dental care at a very low Lying South of the Rappahannock River March 28 hearing. The devel- Calling Topping price of $25 per visit. oper had been represented But remember, these cen- RAPPAHANNOCK PRESS, INC., Publisher by the law firm of Williams ters are run on love and com- Mullens of Richmond, which all chefs! mitment of the volunteers, Frederick A. Gaskins, President and Publisher is very experienced in land Whether you’re a gour- Budget . . . funds from state and local Elizabeth Lee C. Gaskins, Secretary/Treasurer use issues. met cook, barbecue mae- governments and donations John Thomas Hardin, Editor A jury is set to hear the case stro or sandwich maker, (Continued from page A1) from private individuals. on July 26-28 in Middlesex. we want your best recipes One dollar of raised funds Staff: Larry S. Chowning and Tom Chillemi, General Assignment Reporters; Deborah Judge Long gave Potomac for publication in the Rivah increases in state-mandated turns into $6 of care. So if Timber principal Kenneth Visitor’s Guide. The first programs. you would like to donate or Haynes, Advertising Manager; Maeghaen Goss and Wendy Payne, Advertising Representa- Fleischman a stern warning edition appears on news- There also is $125,000 of need help, call the clinic at tives; Julie H. 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Hartfield April 7, 2011 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A3 habitat for humanity by Greg Chambers Habitat President Habitat for Humanity of Middlesex County (HFH- MC) is pleased to announce selection of the family for our next build project. Lou- Ann and Terry Lundy were selected from among a large number of applicants based on need and ability to partner with Habitat under the Habi- tat working model. Habitat is a faith-based organization that builds homes with mostly volun- teer labor, and sells homes to qualified families at actual cost with no profit. Hom- eowners pay a zero interest Above, from left, are Jackie Wake with Habitat family mortgage to HFH-MC, as support, Terry Lundy, Lou-Ann Lundy, Austin Lundy well as paying for insurance and Habitat president Greg Chambers. Locked up to help cancer research and county taxes. Typically The Middlesex Relay for Life “Lock-Up” held March 31 at Cooks Corner raised this allows for a mortgage Austin, who is a student Construction of the Lundy $2,636. That amount is expected to increase as more pledges are received. Above, payment at or below prevail- at Middlesex Elementary House, our fifth Habi- “prisoners” wait in jail until friends can raise the necessary bail (contributions) to ing rental housing rates in School and a very enthusias- tat House in Middlesex, is set them free. Front row, from left, are Ariana Harper, Kaitlyn Austin, Dani Carter the county. Mortgage pro- tic yard sale volunteer. Austin planned to begin in June. The and Wanda Lewter; back row, Ernest Robinson, Wayne Jessie and George Ballard. ceeds are used by Habitat to helps people at the yard sale house will be in Topping, It should be noted that in the list of “prisoners” listed in the March 31 Sentinel, the build more homes. move purchased items to next door to the Dandy house names of Dale Gibson and Relay for Life chair Ariana Harper were omitted. Lou-Ann and Terry have their cars, and was recently that we recently completed. (Photo by Tom Hardin) already started working on observed receiving a tip for Construction is expected to their “sweat equity” commit- his efforts. He immediately take 9-12 months, depending ment of 400 hours by work- put his tip money in the yard on incoming donations of ing at the yard sale on the sale register, knowing that a cash, goods and services. recently completed Dandy portion of these funds will If you would like to Reward of $1,000 offered home, and on a construction go to support the building of arrange to get involved project at The Cryer Center. his new home. Lou-Ann and either individually or with for information on vandalism The Lundys are great Terry told us, “Our family your business or community workers and bring a positive is very thankful for an orga- group, please call us at The attitude and great enthusiasm nization such as Habitat for Cryer Center at 758-2044. at county sports complex to all they do, and we look Humanity of Middlesex, and Or you can send your tax- forward to working with for all the volunteers and deductible donation to Habi- There was a break-in and flagrant van- “We are offering a $1,000 reward for them on their home. The donors that make affordable tat at P.O. Box 942, Locust dalism at the Middlesex County sports information leading to the arrest of those Lundys have a son named housing possible.” Hill, VA 23092. complex at Locust Hill on the night of responsible. Your information and identity March 18, 2011. will be protected,” continued Fleet. “The perpetrators obviously had one “Going forward, we ask all citizens to thing in mind—that being the destruc- assist in keeping a vigil of our complex. middlesex court report tion of public property,” said sports com- Report any suspicious activity or any non- plex chairman John Fleet. “This property conforming hours of activity to our sher- John Alan Browning of possessing a controlled was forced open. Cash and belongs to all citizens of Middlesex iff’s department. To report any knowledge Middlesex, who was found substance (cocaine). computer hardware were County and is cared for primarily by vol- of the above described vandalism, call guilty on January 5 in In another matter, Sheriff stolen. The case is under unteers. 804-758-2779,” said Fleet. Middlesex Circuit Court of Guy L. Abbott reported that investigation. three sex crimes, was sen- on March 30, M&M Build- See next week’s issue of tenced to a total of 30 years ing supply in Hartfield the Sentinel for more cases in prison on March 28. reported a burglary. The reported by the sheriff’s Fire damages house at Wake For the crime of aggra- back door of the business office. vated sexual battery, circuit by Tom Chillemi When firefighters arrived Walden, chief of the Lower court judge R. Bruce Long at the house on Bush Park Middlesex Volunteer Fire sentenced Browning to the Fire heavily damaged an Road, fire was showing Department of Deltaville. maximum of 20 years in old house in Wake on Sat- in two downstairs rooms Firefighters were able prison, and suspended 15 urday, April 2, about 10:30 in the two-story wooden to knock down the fire in years. a.m. farmhouse, said Jimmy about 10-15 minutes, but Browning also was sen- not before it spread upstairs. tenced on two counts of Walden said the fire dam- taking indecent liberties aged the hallway and one with a minor. Judge Long room upstairs and the rest sentenced Browning on of the second floor suffered each indecent liberty con- smoke damage. viction to 5 years in prison, NOW OPEN The fire also shot out of and suspended 3 years of the living room window each sentence. Home Decor Garden Items and burned the front porch, Browning, 60, will serve Regular & Seafarer Flags Pipe Art Cyndy’s Bynnof course Walden added. at least 4 years on the inde- The house may be sal- cent liberties conviction vageable, said Walden who and 5 years for sexual bat- “Rubbings” Prints Bay Buoys & More estimated the damage at tery—a total of 9 years. $75,000. The fire is under The sentences are condi- Sunday: 12 – 5pm investigation, he added. tioned on his good behav- Mon. - Sat. 10am – 5pm Two teens were home ior for 20 years, attending Closed Tuesday when the fire was discov- sex offender counseling, Come Sea Us! ered and escaped without submitting to periodic injury. polygraph tests, being on The family that was rent- indefinite supervised proba- 16527 Gen. Puller Hwy. • Deltaville ing the house lost many tion, having no contact with of their possessions. The a minor unless supervised River Counties Chapter of by someone who knows of (804)776-0075 the American Red Cross his convictions, not living responded with financial in a house with a minor, and assistance and motel accom- submitting to DNA testing, modations for four adults. and paying court costs. The family may be able to In addition to the 9 years, move into another house on Browning must serve 18 Reflections the farm, Walden said. additional years on six Also responding to the felony sexual convictions Hair Salon fire was the Hartfield Vol- in York County. The sen- unteer Fire Department tences will be served con- located at The Rivah Day Spa and the Middlesex County secutively for a total of 27 Volunteer Rescue Squad of years in jail. Deltaville. State law requires Brown- ing to register as a convicted sex offender. The deadline The following individu- als were charged on direct for submitting felony indictments from a Store Hours: Mon. – Sat 10a.m. – 5p.m. Closed Sun. 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• Stepping Stones Square Dance Club monthly DJ dance the second Friday of the month Urbanna Farmers’ Market begins in May from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Freeshade Community first market will have extended the Urbanna Business Asso- Center in Syringa. 776-7280 Vendors hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ciation. Community There will be food, music The market is accepting Calendar are sought and lots of vendors offer- applications for vendors April 8 & 9 ing a variety of items such who are interested in partic- • Masquerade $5 Jewelry Sale hosted by the The Urbanna Farmers’ as produce, plants, flowers, ipating this season. Applica- Rappahannock General Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary Market will be held on the goat cheese, handmade jew- tions are due by April 15. on Friday, April 8, from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and Saturday, second Saturday of each elry, stained glass, hand- Please call 804-761-4840 or April 9, from 7 a.m.–2 p.m. at the RGH Outpatient month from May through crafted wood items, 50/50 go online at www.urbanna. Rehab Center at 43 Harris Road. All items are $5 September in 2011. Taber Park raffle and much more. com and download the each includes watches, rings, bracelets, necklaces, has plenty of free parking and The event is sponsored by forms and mail back with earrings, pocketbooks, tote bags, wallets, popcorn a playground for children. The the Town of Urbanna and payment. • Golden Memories — A Daffodil Exhibit tops and scarves. 435-8546 is on display at the Gloucester Museum of History during April. Visitors can view a complete collection • Meet Your Local Artists at Cross Street of Gloucester County daffodil posters as well as the Coffee in Urbanna. The art show features fine art original paintings used for the 1987 and 1989 post- painters, photographers, jewelry makers, sculptors ers. The museum is in the Botetourt Building, 6539 and writers from the Middle Peninsula. The show Main Street, Gloucester. 693-1234 hours are 4–9 p.m. on Frisay, April 8, and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. The Urbanna Business • Paintings and Pottery — the Creative Association, Middlesex Art Guild, Trainor Photo Art Art of Rose Nygaard and Ed Ramsey at the and Cross Street Coffee will host a reception for the Rappahannock Art League (RAL) Studio Gallery in artists and public on the evening of Friday, April 8. Kilmarnock during the month of April. 436-9309 • The Kitchen Witches, a comedy by Caroline • Virginia’s 4 p.m. Burning Law is in effect. Smith, will be presented by the Court House Play- The law prohibits burning before 4 p.m. each day ers, April 8 and 9 at the Piankatank Ruritan Club, until April 30 if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of Buckley Hall Road, Mathews. Dinner theater shows woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass are April 8 and 9 at 6:30 p.m. A matinee perfor- or other flammable materials. mance of only the show will be presented on April 3 at 3 p.m. Tickets are available at Coffman’s On • Oyster Festival Queen Scholarship Com- The Coast in Hartfield or by calling 725-0474. petition applications are being accepted. Any female resident of Middlesex County who will be a high school senior in the fall of 2011 is eligible to Saturday, April 9 participate. Call Wendy Payne at 758-5776. • Breakfast Middlesex Lifestyle Activity Senior Center at Cooks Corner on General Puller Highway • Hands Across Middlesex at The Cryer Center will serve breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. The donation on Rt. 33 near Locust Hill is open from 10 a.m. to 4 is $7. 758-4495 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The Clothing Barn is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on • Good Bugs, Bad Bugs 9:30 a.m. in the Cooks the first and third Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Corner Office Complex. Those attending this pro- The yard sale and the Clothing Barn are open on gram sponsored by the Middlesex Master Garden- the second Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. ers will learn how to distinguish good bugs from bad bugs, and how good bugs help a garden and • Food Bank Middlesex Food Bank hours at how bad bugs damage a garden. Dan Nortman, Rappahannock Civic Club near Hartfield are as York County Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent, follows: produce and bread pickup, Monday, will give the lecture. 758-4120 Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; regular food bank every other Monday from 9:30 • Acclaimed Pianist Lynne Mackey will visit a.m. until food is distributed. 758-2910 Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury to offer individual piano lessons and perform a public con- • GED Classes sponsored by Middle Peninsula cert. The 15-minute lessons begin at 10 a.m. Mack- RACE are being held at Middlesex High School. ey’s performance begins at 4:30 p.m. A reception 769-1151 will follow. While the concert is free, reservations are required. 438-4000

Thursday, April 7 • Fashion on Fire hosted by the Lower • Safety is No Accident Three Rivers Health Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department (LMVFD) District invites the public to an open house at the Ladies Auxiliary at the Deltaville Firehouse starting Middlesex County Health Department at Cooks at noon. “Hot” new fashions from local boutiques Corner rom 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free blood pressure and shops will be modeled. Tickets are $15 and screenings will be offered and refreshments will be may be purchased at Pat’s Gallery and Cafe by the available. 758-2381 Bay in Deltaville and at Cyndy’s Bynn in Urbanna. Admission includes lunch, door prizes, a silent auc- • Beyond Snapshots with Tom Norris, 10 a.m.–3 tion, and shopping at a variety of vendor booths. p.m. at Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery, 19 N. Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309 April 9 & 10 • Rappatomac Writers Critique Group of • Arts Alive Artist Studio Tour benefiting the the Chesapeake Bay Writers meets 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Northumberland Public Library featuring 19 artists. at NetCruisers Cafe in Lancaster Court House. che- Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, [email protected] April 10, 12–5 p.m. Tickets $20 (children 12 and under free). 580-5051 • The Caregiver Personality 6:30 p.m., Main Street Preservation Trust Event Center, 6894 Main Street, Gloucester. The speaker will be Robert B. Sunday, April 10 Schaefer, author of Alzheimer’s: The Identity Thief • Concerts by the Bay presents award-win- of the 21st Century. 695-9382 ning Canadian tenor trio, Destino at 3 p.m. at the Mathews High School auditorium. 725-7560 • Middlesex Tea Party Patriots meet at 7:30 p.m. at Cook’s Corner Office Complex. (804) 314- • The Cavani String Quartet presented by 6638 Arts at Abingdon at 5 p.m. at Abingdon Episcopal Church in White Marsh. Admission is free. Seating is limited. 693-3035 Friday, April 8 • The Landscape In Watercolor with Mar- garet Alderson, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Rappahannock April 10–16 Art League Studio Gallery, 19 N. Main Street, • National Library Week Middlesex County Kilmarnock. 436-9309 Public Library invites you to bring a lunch (drinks and dessert will be furnished) and come to the • AARP Tax-Aide 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Mathews Deltaville Branch from noon to 1 p.m. for live enter- Memorial Library. AARP Tax-Aide provides free tax tainment. 776-7362 counseling, preparation and electronic filing for all taxpayers with middle and low income. There is no age restriction for clients, and clients do not have Monday, April 11 to be members of AARP. • AARP Tax-Aide 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. at Gloucester Library. AARP Tax-Aide provides free tax counseling, • Gardenerds 2 p.m. at Deltaville Maritime preparation and electronic filing for all taxpayers Museum and Holly Point Nature Park. Get your with middle and low income. 693-2998 hands dirty (wear gloves) cleaning up around the newly-renovated Tea House, and then join the Gar- For an expanded version of our community cal- denerds “Toast Spring” party at 4 p.m. 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. April 7, 2011 Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A5 at the library by Sherry Inabinet Also, as a part of our celebration, start- Executive Director ing on Monday afternoon we will offer a April 10-16 is National Library Week. phenomenal selection of cookbooks for Celebrated each spring to attest to the sale. There will be Southern Living, Weight importance of libraries in community life, Watchers, ethnic, civic church, general, spe- we invite you to join us at the Deltaville cifi c, etc., cookbooks. We have hundreds of Branch on April 12-13. Bring a bag lunch titles, all in excellent condition, that we will and the library will provide entertainment, sell for a fraction of what you would pay music, discussion topics, bev- in bookstores. Come early in the erages and dessert. We will week for the best selection! begin at noon and end at We will also be selling a A model of Hurd’s Hardware store in Deltaville, built by club member John Koedel approximately 1 p.m. large collection of Disney and complemented by 1950s automobiles in the parking lot, will be on display On Tuesday, April 12, and children’s videos, as during the Rappahannock River Railroaders open house on Saturday, April 9. Donna Will, local sto- well as boxes of family ryteller, will share some and adult videos. Videos tales with us. We also will are no longer for sale in the introduce you to our May 20 stores. So, if your VCR still Model railroad club to host jazz concert performers, Stepha- works we encourage you to pur- nie Nakasian, Hod O’Brien and Veronica chase some new titles to enjoy. Grand- Swift. parents may want to stock up on children’s open house and display trains On Wednesday, April 13, we invite you to titles before the summertime grandchil- bring your favorite poem and share it with dren’s visits. The Rappahannock River on three layouts. They con- train activity will be shown others. We will also enjoy some music and While attending our programs or pur- Railroaders will host an sist of three gauges—HO, O on two TVs for the conve- may also discuss your favorite authors and chasing books and videos you can also view open house on Saturday, and G. nience of those who do not books. the wonderful display of quilts designed by April 9, from 10 a.m.-2 The train layouts are wish to climb the stairs. We chose to feature poetry since April is the Stingray Stitchers. Their annual library p.m. at the club building on on the second fl oor. Light The building also has a National Poetry Month. As a special part presentation is always an exciting one that Ball Park Road, which is off refreshments will be handicapped ramp. of this celebration The Academy of Ameri- attracts people from near and far. Route 33 in Deltaville. There served on the fi rst fl oor. The public is invited to can Poets is sponsoring its fourth National Please remember the AARP driv- will be eight trains running Also on the fi rst fl oor, the attend. Poem in Your Pocket Day on April 14. (We ing classes offered at each branch. The will celebrate a day early.) Deltaville dates are April 26-27 from 1-5 The idea is simple. You select a favorite p.m., and Urbanna dates are May 4-5 from poem, pocket it, carry it and share it with 1-5 p.m. The class is free, but participants Public invited to genealogy lecture family, friends and co-workers throughout must purchase a workbook, which will be the day. Other celebration ideas include: available at class time. To receive a cer- On Monday, April 11, 1996–2004), and, since 2007, Keep a favorite poem in your pocket to read tifi cate of participation, which may be pre- at 6 p.m., Rappahannock for the Virginia track at Sam- during the day at a local park; organize a sented to your car insurance company for Community College history ford University’s Institute of lunch-time event at your workplace and an insurance discount for up to three years, professor John Paden has Genealogy and Historical invite your colleagues to share a meal and you must attend both days. Refreshments arranged for a presentation Research. a poem; select a special poem from Poets. will be served. Class size is limited and from Barbara Vines Little, Editor since 1996 of the org and email it to a friend; or put a poem registration is required. To do so, please a professional genealogist quarterly Magazine of Vir- in a loved one’s lunchbox, briefcase or back- call Deltaville at 776-7362 or Urbanna at who will speak on the topic ginia Genealogy, Little is pack. For more ideas and free downloadable 758-5717. of “Uncovering Your Past: also a former editor of the pocket poems, visit www.poets.org/pocket. Happy reading! Where to Begin and How to bi-monthly Virginia Genea- Avoid Mistakes.” logical Society Newsletter The session is free and and the MidAtlantic Ger- open to the public, and manic Society’s newsletter, VCU doctor to speak at RW-C will be held at the Warsaw Der Kurier. Campus in Room 306. In addition to winning the for Parkinson’s Awareness Month Little is a certifi ed genealo- National Genealogical Soci- gist with a master of education ety [NGS] Quarterly Award On Wednesday, April 13, to counter that separation,” degree from the University of of Excellence in 2001, she Rappahannock West minster- Bennett says. Exercise, for Virginia. Her primary interest has written articles for a Barbara Vines Little Canterbury (RW-C) will host example, stimulates activ- is in Virginia research, “brick number of publications, a presentation by Dr. James ity in mitochondria that may wall” problems, and complete including the NGS Quar- three volumes of Virginia Bennett, chair of the Depart- help slow the progression of genealogies. terly, the National Genea- court records as well as edit- ment of Neurobiology and Parkinson’s. A member of the board of logical Society Newsletter, ing other volumes for publi- founding director of the VCU Informing people about the Orange County Historical OnBoard (the newsletter of cation. Parkinson’s Disease and these new discoveries is one Society and a former president the Board for Certifi cation For the past 23 years she Movement Disorders Multi- of Bennett’s goals as direc- of the National Genealogi- of Genealogists), and the has lectured at local, regional, disciplinary Research & Clin- tor of VCU’s Center. “Sup- cal Society and the Virginia Association of Professional state and national confer- ical Center. port groups are critically Genealogical Society, she has Genealogists Quarterly. She ences in 27 of the 50 states, The presentation will important,” Bennett says. chaired six national confer- also edits the National Gene- speaking on such topics begin at 1 p.m. in the They help those with Par- ences and served as coordi- alogical Society’s Research as research methodology, auditorium. The public is kinson’s but also provide an nator and instructor for the in the States series, is the Virginia and West Virginia invited but reservations are important outlet for caregiv- Virginia Institute of Genea- author of its West Virginia resources, and writing and required. Call Rita DePew ers and supporters to learn logical Research (Track II, volume, and has published publishing on genealogy. at 435-9553. RW-C will new methods of assisting honor reservations in the those for whom they give order received. Dr. James Bennett care. The groups also pro- African-American genealogy group meets Saturday Additionally, RW-C will vide a way of disseminat- display a section of the Par- nett said. “I suddenly real- ing information about new The Middle Peninsula ing on Saturday, April 9, at All persons who are inter- kinson’s Quilt in the lobby ized that it was possible for treatment methods. African-American Genea- 11 a.m. in the Essex County ested in African-American of the Chesapeake Center. chemistry to change lives.” Bennett said he is logical and Historical Soci- Public Library, 117 North genealogy and history are The quilt, a montage of Bennett decided to pursue delighted to be coming ety of Virginia (MPAAGHS) Church Lane (Route 17), invited to attend. For further more than 600 panels cre- a career that would combine back to RW-C, where he will hold its monthly meet- Tappahannock. information, call 758-5163. ated by people all over the his interest in science with says the Parkinson’s Sup- world, is designed to call the chance to help people port Group is well run and attention to the millions of overcome chronic affl ic- well informed. “The people people worldwide living tions. During his career he with whom I’ve interacted with Parkinson’s. A member has authored 130 papers at RW-C are attentive and of RW-C’s Parkinson’s Sup- and directed research that intelligence. They pay atten- port Group contributed a is leading to a better under- tion when we talk, and they square to the quilt. standing of Parkinson’s. ask some great questions.” Over a career spanning Bennett says that in the RW-C Wellness Coordi- 30 years, Bennett has estab- last 10 years researchers nator Kori Poplin says the lished a reputation as an have discovered much about continuing care community international authority on how Parkinson’s affects both began actively supporting Parkinson’s and other move- the brain and body. They individuals with Parkin- ment disorders. His passion have learned that Parkinson’s son’s and their caregivers for this work began when starts developing long before seven years ago. The “Fit he was in college. Bennett symptoms become apparent. to Move” program pro- was a chemistry major as an That is why current investi- vides RW-C residents and undergraduate. He became gations are focusing on iden- community members with On April 8th, 1961 two kids, in love, eloped from Hampton, Va. to Hert- interested in medicine when tifying biomarkers that can neuromuscular disorders ford, N.C. to get married. Frances told Clarence that he was driving too fast and a family friend working as a provide early evidence of a chance to participate in should slow down. He didn’t and got a speeding ticket in North Carolina. Frances neurosurgeon told him about Parkinson’s. group exercises three times has repeatedly reminded him with “I told you so” during the past 50 years. a patient with Parkinson’s Recent discoveries indi- a week. RW-C also sponsors whom he was treating with cate that in people with two support groups, one for Frances & Clarence have two children, Debbie, who lives in Salem, Va. what was then a new chemi- Parkinson’s, tissues in the individuals with Parkinson’s and Scott & wife Cheryl, who live in Pamplin, Va. They have two Grandchildren, cal, L-Dopa. “The patient brain start separating from and their caregivers, and Christy, who lives in Manassas, Va. and Daniel, who lives in Gloucester, Va. reported that for the fi rst “mitochondria,” the cells another for care partners. time in years she was able to that provide energy in the Community members can brush her own teeth,” Ben- brain. “But there’s a way participate at no charge. “We thank God for our many years together and for all our blessings received from Him”.

Frances & Clarence are both retired and ‘Good Bugs, Bad Bugs’ is lecture topic Saturday enjoying life in Wake, Va. with their spoiled dog, Maggie. On Saturday, April 9, from entomologist, will be the Cooks Corner Offi ce Com- 9:30-11:30 a.m., “Good speaker. The program will plex, 2911 General Puller Bugs, Bad Bugs” will be the help you identify the bugs Highway (Route 33), three LIQUIDATION SALE LIQUIDATION SALE LIQUIDATION SALE

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‘Meet Your Local Artists’ opens Friday in Urbanna “Meet Your Local Art- ists” will be held Friday and Saturday, April 8-9, at Cross Street Coffee in Urbanna. The art show will feature fine art painters, photog- raphers, jewelry makers, sculptors and writers from the Middle Peninsula. The public is invited to attend. A boatload of happy cruisers return to the Deltaville Maritime Museum’s floating The show hours are 4-8 pier after their boat ride aboard the “Lillian B.” The Lillian and two other restored p.m. on April 8, and 10 Artist Alvaro Ibanez deadrises will offer free creek cruises on opening day. a.m.-2 p.m. on April 9. Call 758-1002 for more Boats, food, arts, music, exhibits information. Arts Alive to feature to open museum/park season Cavani String Northern Neck artists Arts Alive 2011, the arts), Sid Mace (wood turn- by Bill Powell do. Will we be ready? Good information at 694-6449. Quartet to Northumberland Public ing), Nancy B. Max (stained Events Director question! I guess you’ll have The Relay for Life car show Library’s second annual Artist glass), Andrew Pitts (furni- to come out and see,” shivered also starts at 9 a.m. with classic perform at Studio Tour, will be held on ture), Kathy Pitts (quilting), Deltaville Maritime the spokesperson. cars, antique cars and trucks, Saturday and Sunday, April Ed Ramsey (pottery), Sue Museum Working Waterman’s and a restored fire engine. Abingdon 9-10. Nineteen very talented Ramsey (watercolor paint- Is everyone as ready for Weekend will start Friday, Several car clubs are attend- artists from around the lower ing), Richard Stodart (paint- the balmy breezes of spring April 29, with the 3rd annual ing. Henry Lackey will again Abingdon Episcopal Northern Neck have teamed ing), Charles Van Denburgh as I am? As tired of the roller- Membership Gala from 5-9 bring his unique collection of Church on Route 17 at White up to make the tour bigger (oil painting) and Sally Vin- coaster weather? Of the teeth p.m. Carolina barbecue and restored diesel engines. Marsh in Gloucester County than last year and raise much root (fiber arts). in the wind? Enough already! baby-backs will be on the The museum opens at 10 will host the Cavani String needed funds for the library. Visitors will have the Let’s hear it for sunny days grill. Lightly-spiced steamed a.m. with its new “Civil War Quartet in the seventh and Spanning the landscape opportunity to see the studios, and warm breezes on Friday shrimp has been added this in Middlesex” exhibit. Many final concert this season in from Reedville to Sharps talk to the artists and, in some and Saturday, April 29-30, year. The popular Cap’n Ron’s local families have contributed the Arts at Abingdon Series. and points in between, this cases, purchase original art- as the Deltaville Maritime Kickin’ Chowder is back. to make this exhibit special. The concert will be at 5 p.m. year’s versatile lineup of art- work. To make it easy to find Museum and Holly Point “Jumbo Lump Daddy and the Admission to the museum is on Sunday, April 10, at the ists include Lorri Amidon the studios, a map and bro- Nature Park celebrate the offi- Backfin Boys” will be on the free on all activity days. church. Admission is free (metal art jewelry), Mary Jo chure will be provided when cial season opening of their bandstand. Limited tickets are The action at the waterfront but a free-will offering will Beswick (mixed media paint- purchasing tour tickets. Also, 8th year at “Working Water- available, so get one early. Pierwalk kicks off at 10 a.m. be taken. ing), Pamela Bowers (water- information and a link to a man’s Weekend.” The museum and park’s with classic boat tours, free An irresistible pres- color painting and digital map of the studio locations The weekend will include season will officially begin creek cruises on restored dead- ence on stage, the quartet photography), Sue Broadway can be found on the library the season’s first Deltaville with “Willis Wilson Day” on rises and the museum’s 1608 plays concerts regularly in (jewelry), Lella Lee Edwards website at www.nplva.org. Farmers’ Market and first Saturday, April 30. Festivi- replica shallop “Explorer,” major series and festivals (watercolor, pastel and acrylic The tour will be open from “Groovin’ in the Park” con- ties will open at 8 a.m. with watercraft models, and fishery throughout North America painting), Alvaro Ibañez (oil 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on April 9, and cert. Billz Bistro’s serving its first exhibits. and Europe. Appearances and pastel painting), Diana noon-5 p.m. on April 10. “I’ve got to tell you, the breakfast and coffee of the This year Holly Point Nature include Carnegie Hall and Jamison (oil painting), Shirley Tour tickets are available weather has not been work- year. At 9 a.m., the Deltaville Park will offer the first ever Alice Tully Hall in New Kinney (clay, gourd and cloth for purchase for $20 (children ing in our favor in getting Farmers’ Market gets under hay rides on the museum’s York, the Corcoran Gallery figure sculpture), Richard 12 and under free) at the The everything ready for the end way with over 40 vendors. rebuilt haywagon. of Art and Kennedy Center Kantor (oil and watercolor Bay Window in Irvington, of April,” said a museum All the favorite local produce The “Wonder Horses” also in Washington, D.C., the painting), Penny Mace (fiber and EVB bank locations. spokesperson. “I’ve got to and crafts from last year plus will be on hand to give the Ambassador Series in Los hand it to our volunteers and a variety of new folks with kids rides. Angeles, and major venues staff. We’ve gotten an amaz- their specialties will be there. Steve Bassett, nationally in Amsterdam and France. ing amount of improvements Garner’s Produce and Lover’s known Virginia–based artist, Seating is limited so HILLSIDE CINEMA and maintenance done to the Retreat will again anchor the will pack Waterfront Park please arrive early. For fur- 7321 J. Clayton HigHway 14, glouCester, Va. buildings and park despite local produce section. with the first Groovin’ in the ther information, please call Visit our website www.hillsidecinema.com the conditions. Everyone who The annual Nautical, Etc., Park” of 2011 from 5-7 p.m. the Abingdon Church Parish or call us at (804) 693-2770 or (804) 693-7766 hasn’t seen what we’re doing Flea Market begins at 9 a.m. Saturday evening. Tickets are Office at 693-3035. for show schedules and times. is going to go, ‘Wow.’ with nautical items, tools and $10 at the gate. Limited time “There’s a lot left still to “that one item you just can’t $10 savings ticket packages live without,” said the spokes- will be available up until con- person. “Spring clean those cert time. boat lockers and donate that Deltaville Maritime donk’s old but usable ‘boat stuff’ to Museum and Holly Point Lauren Woodrum the cause.” Donations may be Nature Park is a non-profit  tax-deductible. Contact boat- organization at 287 Jack- & Family shop director Chuck McGhin- son Creek Road and on Mill  th Sat., April 16 - 8 p.m. nis for donations and more Creek. Turn right off Route 33 across from the Shell Station to get there. Holly Point Nature Park, the Pierwalk and all other outside exhibits, gardens and facili- ties are open dawn to dusk throughout the year, except during pre-announced private events. To find out more, visit www.deltavilleva.com and click “museumpark,” or Google “Deltaville Maritime Queens Creek Outfitters fishing and hunting supplies Museum.” The museum can will reopen for business on Monday, April 18th. Pat be contacted at museump- and Jerry Thrash have returned from their winter [email protected] or 776-7200. hideaway in Florida and will reopen their bait and tackle and service operation as the spring fishing season begins. Fishing equipment requiring service or repair will also be accepted after the 18th. Woman’s Club meets Monday For the past five years the Thrashes have closed their store at the end of the bay striped The general meeting of the bass season and reopened in mid-April in time Middlesex County Woman’s for the start of the flounder season. Club will be Monday, April 11, at 1:30 p.m. in the his- To celebrate their reopening, Pat and Jerry are offering toric clubhouse at 210 Vir- a 10% discount on all purchases in the month of April. ginia Street in Urbanna. The annual business meet- Jerry’s weekly fishing report will resume on May 1st. ing will be led by president Patty Wheeler, and officers Queens Creek Outfitters is located at for 2011-12 will be elected. 2066 Buckley Hall Road, Cobbs Creek, Hostesses will be Caro- across from the Get-N-Zip. lyn Smith, Jean Kostesky Tel 804-725-3889 • website: www.queenscreek.com and Bebe Fritter. For more Email: [email protected]. Early season store hours are information, call Wheeler at 8-5 M-F, 8-1 Sat. Hours adjust with the season. 758-2555.

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FREE AIRFARE Mar. 29- South Eastern Asia Cruise Oceania’s Regatta Australia, Apr. 22, 2012 New Zealand, Fiji, etc. FREE AIRFARE Adventure Travel Chesapeake Commons, Kilmarnock 804-436-9200 1-877-436-9200 “Come join us–we’re going places” April 7, 2011 Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A7 Author to address ‘Fashion on Fire’ show to feature over 20 models historical society and Justin, Karen Murray, Saturday Sally Penfield, Tracy Seitz, The quarterly meeting of Nancy Stupi, Sally Gayle the Gloucester Historical in Deltaville Revere, Sharon Robins, Society in Virginia will be Tiffany Robins, Suzanne held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, The Lower Middlesex Ruark, Raphaella Tesch- April 10, at The Parish Volunteer Fire Department ner, Soraya Teschner, Susan House of Abingdon Epis- Ladies Auxiliary will host Wade, Tracy Cook, Sandy copal Church on Route 17 a fashion show, “Fashion on D’Antonio and Anne Pully. in White Marsh. The guest Fire,” on Saturday, April 9, Participating boutiques speaker will be William at the Deltaville Firehouse include R.S. Bristow Court Day visitors can view historical artifacts and “Bill” Lindsay Lawrence. starting at noon. Store, Urbanna; Cyndy’s educational exhibits in the Mary Ball Washington A Virginia native, Law- Chrystal Wake will serve Bynn, Urbanna; Foxy in Museum in Lancaster. rence is a resident of as master of ceremonies. Kilmarnock; Yolanda’s on Gloucester currently resid- Models range in age from Main, Gloucester; Auber- ing on family property 5 to 75 and include Mike gine, Hartfield; and The Box Court Day Festival set known as L’s Island. Law- Cook, J.C. Bryant, Jean- Boutique, White Stone. rence is married to Carol nie Duke, Ann Lloyd, Teri The show is a sellout. For for April 16 in Lancaster Ann Harris Lawrence and McMenemy, Karen Hale more details, call Marcy they have two children, and children Emma, Sara Thompson at 776-0308. The Mary Ball Wash- green was the place to be!” Emily and Will. ington Museum & Library The new Court Day event Lawrence is the author William Lawrence (MBWML) will present the will feature vendors with of Old Houses, Mills, first annual Lancaster County handmade items. There also Churches, and Historic currently serves on the Civic club plans festival Court Day Festival on Satur- will be demonstrations such Sites of Gloucester, Vir- Gloucester Historical Com- day, April 16, from 9 a.m.-4 as basket-making, spin- ginia. mittee and is a member The Rappahannock Civic games, crafts, face painting p.m., rain or shine, on the his- ning, weaving, open hearth He holds a BS in nuclear of the Genealogical Soci- Club will hold a spring fes- and pictures with the Easter toric Lancaster Courthouse cooking, and Civil War re- engineering from North ety, Historical Society and tival to benefit its food bank bunny. Admission for chil- Green and museum grounds. enactors. Carolina State and a MS in others. on Saturday April 16, from dren under 12 years of age Admission is free and Several community groups applied science, computer For more information, 2-4 p.m. at the clubhouse is $1 or 2 canned goods. the family-friendly festival will have information booths. science from the College of contact Martha Alliegro at at Harmony Grove. Activi- Adults get in free. For more offers both traditional and Families can have fun with William and Mary. 642-2568 or email martha. ties include an Easter egg information call 815-8899 modern activities for all ages, history through hands-on chil- Lawrenceis active in and [email protected]. hunt, hay rides, cake walk, or 758-2910. including arts, crafts, food, dren’s educational activities and music; museum exhib- and games, and visitors can its and tours; living history drop by the genealogy tent to Hospital Relay for Life demonstrations; children’s look up their ancestors. Queen applications sought activities; and community The historic county court- team holds chili cookoff Applications are now fall of 2011 is eligible to par- information booths. room, first used 150 years being accepted for the 2011 ticipate in this competition. MBWML executive direc- ago on April 15, 1861, will Smells of chili filled ing from doctors, staff direc- Oyster Festival Queen Schol- For applications or more tor Karen Hart said, “The be open for tours, along the hallways at Riverside tors and a local chef tasted arship Competition. information, contact Wendy Court Day festival revives with the 1797 clerk’s office Tappahannock Hospital each pot and picked first and Any female resident of Payne at 758-5776 or the the tradition of the court- and 1820s jail. (RTH) last week. The RTH second place winners. The Middlesex County who will Oyster Festival Foundation house grounds serving as a The museum galleries and Relay for Life team organized RTH Radiology Department be a high school senior in the at 758-0368. bustling center of local poli- gift shop in the 1830 Lancaster a fundraiser with the participa- was awarded first prize and tics, commerce, and social House will also be open with tion of eight different depart- the RTH maintenance team life. In the 1700s and 1800s, a featured exhibit about the ments throughout the hospital. second. Each received a gift Virginia counties were gov- history of Lancaster’s courts Each department made a pot certificate to local restaurants. erned by a County Court and public buildings, a loaned of chili ranging from hot and The chili was served with CMVRS plans supper, concert made up of justices who dollhouse and miniatures dis- spicy to mild with a kick. cornbread and a dessert for handled both the judicial and play, and various early Ameri- Many staff members contrib- only $3. With the efforts of The Central Middlesex $8 for adults and $4 for chil- administrative affairs of the can artifacts and furnishings uted cornbread and an array of so many, the RTH Relay team Volunteer Rescue Squad dren ages 4-10. county, like a combination from the museum’s perma- delicious desserts. made $300. All proceeds ben- and Auxiliary will have a A gospel music concert of today’s circuit court and nent collection. A handful of judges rang- efit Relay for Life. spaghetti supper and des- featuring Linda and Steve county board of supervisors. Strolling performers will sert bar on Saturday, April Ransone will be at 7:30 p.m. Court sessions were gener- play old-fashioned music 16, from 5-7 p.m. at the Admission to the concert ally held only once every throughout the day, includ- squad building in Urbanna. is free. Donations will be month or two, and while ing local fiddle and guitar ‘The Social Network’ Sugar-free desserts, gluten- accepted for the squad. For some residents came to the duo Prentice Creek Partners free spaghetti and take-outs more information, call 758- county seat to conduct legal from noon-2 p.m. At 3 p.m., to be shown Friday will be available. The cost is 4717 or 758-2640. business or participate in a the Community Singers will case, many more gathered to give a special concert of The Mathews Film Society cles the meteoric rise of Face- spectate, socialize, buy, sell, Civil War-era songs in the will show “The Social Net- book CEO Mark Zuckerberg Author Brad Parks to participate and barter goods and ser- old courthouse. work” at 7 p.m. on Friday, April from his days as a Harvard vices, and enjoy a variety of For more information, con- 8, in The Halcyon Building at University sophomore to in Meet Our Local Artists event entertainment from bands to tact MBWML at 462-7280 or 40 Court Street in Mathews internet superstar, examin- ball games. The courthouse www.mbwm.org. Court House. The event is free ing his relationships with co- Fresh off a national tour Books will be available and open to the public. founder Eduardo Saverin and for his latest book, Eyes of for sale and signing at both “The Social Network,” a Napster founder Sean Parker. the Innocent, award-winning events. biographical drama, chroni- The movie is rated PG-13. local author Brad Parks will A resident of Middlesex Dobe Run be making appearances at a County, Parks is also the author Canine Boarding & Daycare pair of area events that are free of Faces of the Gone, which ✁ Grooming by appt. and open to the public. last year became the first book The first will be at the Wom- in history to win both the Nero $5 OFF Boarding (does not apply to day care) an’s Club of King and Queen Award and Shamus Award, Spaghetti Supper & Dessert Bar County on Allen Circle in two of crime fiction’s most ***1 Coupon Per Visit *** King and Queen Court House prestigious prizes. We appreciate your business. 5-7 p.m. • Saturday, April 16, 2011 on Thursday, April 7, at 12:30 Eyes of the Innocent is the coupon must be presented at the time of service Urbanna Rescue Squad Building p.m. Parks will talk about his follow-up to that debut effort. Expires 4-30-11 writing and read select pas- Drawing on Parks’ experi- 758-4360 office sages from his work. ence as a journalist with The Hours: 8am – 6pm 7 days a week Adult $8 • Child 4-10 years old $4 The second will be as one (Newark) Star-Ledger and Take outs available of the participants in the Meet The Washington Post, it fol- Our Local Artists event in the lows the exploits of Carter 7:30 p.m. Free Gospel Music Taylor Building at 51 Cross Ross, a street-smart investiga- All proceeds Benefit the Central Middlesex Street in Urbanna on Friday, tive newspaper reporter who Volunteer Rescue Squad and Auxiliary April 8, from 4 to 8 p.m., and writes about crime in urban Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. New Jersey. to 2 p.m. The Wall Street Journal declared his latest work “a lot of fun.” The Richmond Times- Dispatch called it “smart, touching, funny detective fiction.” The Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star described it as “a book that melds the style of a Bob Woodward and a Janet Evanovich.” A 36-year-old husband and father of two, Parks has been hailed by The Chicago Sun- Times as “a bright new talent whom readers will hopefully be able to enjoy for years to come.” Parks recently agreed to terms with St. Martin’s Press for two more Carter Ross books, which will be published in 2012 and 2013. 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Philippi Christian to offer obituaries workshop on ‘sharing faith’ “I know a lot of mainline practices into the life of Christians feel uncomfort- your congregation,” said able about sharing their Pastor Cook. faith,” says Pastor Mike Jerry Dant, Philippi’s Cook of Philippi Christian Evangelism Ministry chair, Church. “It seems maybe said, “Philippi wants the rude or pushy. This upcom- whole community to take ing workshop is for them.” part in this workshop so Philippi will offer that it can benefit other “Unbinding Your Heart,” a congregations as well. To perform Saturday at Hermitage six-week program of prayer After all, we’re all on the “The Willow Creek Band” (above) will perform at 7 and study based on the best- same team.” p.m. on Saturday, April 9, at Hermitage Baptist Church selling book Unbinding the The workshop will begin on Rt. 17 at Church View as part of a fundraiser to sup- Gospel by Martha Grace meeting on Wednesday, Dorothea Houston port the church youth on a mission trip to Standing Reese, a Disciples pastor April 27, at 6:30 p.m., but Rock. The public is invited to attend. and scholar who spent a will meet most weeks on Harvey R. Griffith Dorothea A. Houston, 87, year observing the practices Saturday mornings at 10 Harvey Rowe Griffith, 75, of Hardyville died peace- of congregations that were a.m., through June 11. To of Cobbs Creek passed away fully at her son’s home in baptizing more than average register for the workshop on March 30, 2011 after a New Kent on Wednesday, Christ Church plans numbers of adults annually. and reserve a copy of the long struggle with asbesto- March 30, 2011. “The workshop is about book call Philippi at 776- sis and diabetes. She was preceded in death Service of Evensong sharing faith in a way that 6230 by April 17. (The book He was born and raised in by her husband of 31 years, feels truthful, authentic and Unbinding Your Heart can the Fox Hill area of Hampton, Carman B. Houston Sr. On Wednesday, April 13, strip dinner will be held in friendly, and it’s also about also be ordered directly at moving to the Cobbs Creek She is survived by her Christ Church Parish (Epis- the parish hall. Donations ways to build faith-sharing www.chalicepress.com.) area of Mathews County in son, Carman B. Houston copal) will host its final received at the dinner will June 1970. He retired from Jr., his wife Barbara, and Wednesday Evening Lenten help support the parish dis- the former Newport News her grandchildren, Nicole Program prior to the start of cretionary fund which is Church to help pay for gas Shipbuilding & Drydock and Logan; and her beloved Holy Week. The Service of used to assist needy in the Hermitage Baptist Church back in cash. Drivers also Company after 36 years of grandpuppies, Jazz and Izzy. Evensong, a worship ser- parish and community. will sponsor a “Gas Buy- will enjoy old-fashioned service. She will be greatly missed vice of prayer, scripture and Christ Church Parish is Down” event from 9-11 service with attendants on He leaves behind to by Amy Parker, her devoted chant, will be held at 6 p.m. at Routes 33 and 638 in a.m. Saturday, April 9 at Big hand to pump gas and wash cherish his memory his nurse, and the staff at Scis- in the church. Christchurch, adjacent to John’s at Church View. windshields. The buy-down three daughters, Lori and sor Sounds in Mattaponi. At 6:30 p.m. a clam Christchurch School. During this church-spon- event is a community out- her husband Ray Mount- Dorothea was a former sored event, every driver reach ministry of the church ford, Annette and her hus- employee of Ruark’s Marina who purchases 10 gallons or designed to respond to the band Ben Haywood Jr., in Deltaville and was a more of gas will receive $5 challenging economy. and Debbie and her hus- lifelong member of Christ Visit SSentinel.com band Billy Bohannon; five Church in Christchurch, grandchildren, Stephanie, where she enjoyed being a Trey, Lynn and her hus- member of the Altar Guild church directory band Matt, Chris and his and the Episcopal Church wife Sherry, and Kyle; three Women’s Night Branch. great-grandchildren, Jacob, She enjoyed traveling, the n Antioch Baptist Church, n New Freedom Worship Methodist Church, Rt. on Wednesday. John Ran- Brandy and Christopher; movies, dining out, and Saluda. Services, first and Center, Rt. 33, Hartfield. 9 614, Warner. Worship ser- dall, pastor. 785-5683. brothers, Eugene “Puppy” spending time with her third Sunday of the month, a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. vice 9:45 a.m.; Sunday n Full Gospel Cor­ family. 11 a.m. and Sun­day school celebration worship ser- school 11 a.m. Rev. Leslie nerstone Fellowship and his wife Betty, and his twin brother Marvin and his Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Bible study every vice. House of Prayer open G. Goode, pastor. 804- Church, Rt. 3/198, Cobbs Saturday in Christ Church Tuesday at 3:30 and 7 p.m. to all 6-7 p.m. Wednes- 758-2231. Creek. Sunday 10 a.m.; wife Betsy; many nieces and Rev. Fred Holmes, pastor. days. Rev. Walt McKibbon, n Lower United Meth­ Wednesday 7 p.m. Nurs- nephews; a family friend, at Christchurch. Interment n Calvary Baptist Church, pastor. 776-7099. n New odist Church, Hartfield. ery, children/youth min- Marcia Boykin; and his followed in the church cem- Christchurch. Worship Hope Memorial Bap­ Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; istry provided. Rev. Chris beloved canine companion, etery. service 11 a.m. Church tist Church, New Hope worship services 8:30 a.m. Morgan, pastor. 725-9145. Spunky, who traveled with In lieu of flowers, the school 9:45 a.m. Rev. Paul Rd., Shacklefords. Sunday and 11 a.m. Youth meet- n Immanuel Episcopal him just about everywhere. family requests memorial Pleasants, pastor. school 10 a.m. Worship ings every first and third Church King & Queen gifts to the Christ Church n First Baptist Church of service 11 a.m. Wednes- Sunday at 4 p.m. Fifth Courthouse. Sunday wor- Harvey was preceded in death by his wife of 31 Discretionary Fund, P.O. Box Amburg, Deltaville. Wor- day: prayer meeting, Bible Sundays only brunch 9 ship 10 a.m. 476, Saluda, VA 23149. ship service 11 a.m. every­ study 7 p.m. Rev. Dan a.m.; worship 10 a.m. Rev. n Living Water Lutheran years, Nancy L. Griffith; and second and fourth Sunday. Grantham, pastor. 804- Janine Howard, pastor. Church, ELCA, 83 Bluff his brother, Joseph Griffith. 776-9787. 758-4895. 776-6250. Point Rd., Kilmarnock. He loved to vacation at n First Baptist Harmony n Poroporone Bap­ n New Hope United Worship and communion Buggs Island Lake, where Vil­lage. First through tist Church, Rt. 14, Methodist Church, Rt. 10 a.m. 435-6650. he had property, as well as Brunswick fourth Sundays: Sunday Shacklefords. Sunday 33, Glenns area. Sunday n Living Waters of the Outer Banks. Even after school 10 a.m. Worship school 10 a.m. Worship 11 school 9:45 a.m.; worship Re­hoboth will meet on being placed on oxygen, he stew sale service 11 a.m. Fifth Sun- a.m. Discipleship training service 11 a.m. Bible study Sundays at Riverside Con- days Literary Union. Bible 7 p.m., Wednesday. (804) group, Wednesday, 7 p.m. valescent Center in Saluda. made trips to both vacation study Wednesdays 7 p.m. 785-3948. Rev. Brian Siagle, pas­tor. Meetings begin at 10:30 spots with his family. His is Saturday 758-3643. n Saluda Baptist Church, n Old Church Methodist a.m. 758-4197. other love was watching The men of Lower n Glebe Landing Baptist near Middlesex Court- Church, Shanghai. Sunday n Living Waters Family and rooting for the Mathews United Methodist Church Church, Rt. 17, Laneview. house. Sunday school 9:45 school 10 a.m.; worship Outreach Center, inter- Blue Devils in various in Hartfield will cook their Sunday school 9:45 a.m. a.m. Worship ser­vice 11 11:15 a.m. Rev. Leslie G. section of Rt. 3 and Rt. 198, sports, even traveling to see world-famous Brunswick Morning worship 11 a.m. a.m. Wednesday prayer Goode, pastor. 804-758- Mathews. Sunday school them play, especially when Prayer service Wednes­day 7 meeting 6:30 p.m. Rev. Bill 2231. 10 a.m., intercessory prayer stew on Saturday, April 9. they were in the playoffs. Serving time will be noon p.m. Dr. John S. Carpenter, Sigler, pastor. 758-3102. n Shackelfords Chapel 10:30 a.m. and morning A funeral service was n and the price is $8 per interim pastor. 758-2233. Spring Hill Baptist United Methodist Church, worship 11 a.m. Wed. 7 held Saturday at Foster- n Grafton Baptist Church, Church, Cobbs Creek. Buena Vista Rd., Plain View. p.m. youth and children’s quart. Hartfield. Sunday school 11 a.m. sermon: “God’s Sunday school 10 a.m. Wor- study. 725-1119. Faulkner Funeral Home, The church also will have lesson: “Remember the People in Crisis!” (Ex. ship service 11 a.m. Rev. n Make-A-Way and Mathews, with interment a bake sale to support its Warnings” (Jude 17:25). 17). Dr. Chuck McDaniel, Charles (Chuck) McHose, Deliverance Full Gospel in H.C. Smither Memorial mission work in the county Pastor’s sermon: “Fig Leaf pastor. pastor. 785-2005. Church, Rt. 637, Remlik. Cemetery, Hudgins. and Heart Havens. Religion” (Genesis 3:7). n St. Paul Baptist Church, n Urbanna United Meth­ Sunday school 9:15 a.m., Memorial donations may Music by Voices of Faith. Jamaica. Sunday school odist Church, Cross St. morning service 10 a.m. To order in advance, call be made to: Mathews Vol- Steve Larson at 758-4393 Bible study 6:30 p.m. every 10 a.m. Wor­ship ser- and Marston Ave. Sunday Adult Bible study Wednes- unteer Fire Department, Wednesday. Rev. Chauncey vice 11 a.m., second and school 9:45 a.m.; worship day 6:30 p.m. Thomas or the church office at 776- P.O. Box 1130, Mathews, 6250. “We always sell out,” Mann Jr., pas­tor. fourth Sunday. Bible study 11 a.m. Nursery care and Ransom, pastor; Edna VA 23109; Mathews Volun- n Harmony Grove Baptist Wednesday 7 p.m. before children’s church avail- Ransom, co-pastor. said an event spokesperson. Church, Rt. 3 and Rt. 33, second and fourth Sun- able during worship. Rev. n Mattaponi Friends, a teer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box Topping. Sunday school days. Rev. Kenneth Dunn, Joseph Cailles, pastor. Preparative Quaker Meet- 723, Mathews, VA 23109; or 9:45 a.m.; worship service pastor. 758-3633. 758-5308 or 758-2736. ing. Silent mediation Sun- Mathews Meals on Wheels, Lively church 11 a.m. Adult prayer meet- n Union Shiloh Baptist n All Saints Anglican days 10 a.m. Dayspring c/o Nelda Gibbs, P.O. Box ing 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Dr. Church, Laneview. Sunday Church, 48 New St., Farm, 942 Buena Vista Rd., 369, Mathews, VA 23109. plans revival Roger M. Collier, pastor. school 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saluda. Holy communion Cologne. 785-9401. The Church of Deliver- 758-5154. Regular worship service weekly 11 a.m. The Rev. n Philippi Christian ance at Lively will host its n Hermitage Baptist 11:30 a.m. every first, Father Robert McMillion, Church, 17276 Gen. Puller Church, Rt. 17, Church second and third Sunday. deacon-in-charge. 758- Hwy., Deltaville. Continen- spring revival April 27-29 View. Sunday school 10 Bible study every Wednes- 9191. tal breakfast 8:30 a.m. fol- at 7:30 p.m. each night. a.m.; worship service and day 7 p.m. Rev. Frederick n Apostolic Faith Church, lowed by “non-traditional” Evangelist Harold Cooper children’s worship 11 a.m. Young Sr., pastor. 443-0850 Rt. 227, Urbanna. Sunday worship service, fellowship of Atlanta, Ga., will deliver Wednesday night: children home. school 10:30 a.m.; praise hall, 9 a.m. Sunday school at your the message. Music will be and youth mission groups n Urbanna Baptist and worship 12 noon. 10 a.m., traditional worship rendered by various choirs. 6:30 p.m.; adult prayer Church. Early worship ser- Prayer, praise and Bible service 11 a.m. Mike Cook, meeting, Bible study 7:30 vice, at 8:45 a.m.; Sun­day study Wednesday 7:30-9 pastor. 776-6230. p.m. Rev. Edward Harrow school 9:45 a.m.; worship p.m. Elder Charles Cox, n Quaker Friends. Meet- Sr., interim pastor. service 11 a.m. Sepa­ ­rate pastor. Elder Stanley Hund- ings include silent worship n Immanuel Baptist worship service, children­ ley Sr., acting pastor. 10 a.m.; Friends discussion Church, Rt. 616, Saluda. ages 4 to 2nd grade. Adult n Center Cross Church of 11 a.m.. 758-2401. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Bible study 6:30 p.m. God. 141 Byrd’s Bridge Rd. n Remlik Wesleyan Do you have to take Wor­ship service, except­ Youth group 6 p.m. third 11 a.m. worship service. Church. Sun­day school fifth Sunday, 11 a.m. Bible Sunday of each month. 10 a.m. Sunday school. 9:45 a.m.; worship 10:45 yours out at night? study, Wednesday, 7 p.m. “Kids For Christ” 4-5:30 6 p.m. Sunday evening a.m.; evening worship Rev. C. Rideau, pas­tor. p.m. every Sunday. Rev. service. Family training 7 6 p.m. Wesleyan Youth n Lebanon Worship Jimmy Maroney, pastor. p.m. Wednesdays. Pastor Sunday 6 p.m. Wednesday We can fix that! Center Rt. 17, Saluda. 758-2720. Stephen Livingston. 443- midweek service 7 p.m. Sunday worship 11 a.m. n Zion Branch Baptist 2070. Rev. William Smith, pastor. Are you tired of looking older than you feel? Embarrassed Early service 9 a.m. (1st Church, Rt. 615, Saluda. n Christ Church Parish, n River of Life Church, and 3rd Sunday); midweek Sunday school 10:30 a.m. Rt. 33, east of Saluda, next Topping. Adult Sunday to go out to eat because of loose or poor fitting service 7 p.m. (2nd and 4th second and fourth Sunday. to Christchurch School. 8 school 9:30 a.m.; Worship dentures? The placement of dental implants to secure Thurs.); Bible study 7 p.m. Rev. William Seldon, a.m. Holy Eucharist; 9:15 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday youth (1st and 3rd Thurs.). Rev. pastor. a.m. Christian Education; service 6 p.m. Pastor Bob your dentures or replace multiple or single teeth may be Teresa Sutherlin, pastor. n Zoar Baptist Church, 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Brooks 824-9122. the best choice for you. Dental implants can restore your n Lower King and Queen Rt. 33, Deltaville, holds and a Service of Healing. n St. Andrews Presbyte­ Baptist Church (Wares). two worship services. Early Rev. Paul Andersen, Rector. rian Church, 435 E. Church smile back to its natural appearance as well as prevent Worship 10 a.m. first and worship 8:30 a.m., Sunday 758-2006. St., Kilmarnock. 9:45 a.m. future bone loss that can lead to more problems. third Sunday; 11 a.m. school 9:30 a.m., tradi- n Christian Science Soci­­ Sunday school. 11 a.m. second and fourth Sunday. tional 10:30 a.m. Nursery ety. Sunday services worship Rev. Thomas R. Sunday school 10 a.m. provided for both services. 10:30 a.m., Woman’s Club Coye, pastor. Call today for a consultation to see how dental implants second, fourth and fifth Wednesday: family supper build­ing, Rt. 3, Lancaster.­ n St. James Anglican/ Sunday and 11 a.m. first 5:45 p.m., adult disciple- Sunday school, same hour. Episcopal, Rt. 17S, Abing- can give you back your freedom to enjoy life!! and third Sunday. 785- ship training session 6:30 Testimony first and third ton Glebe Ln., Gloucester. 7743. p.m. Dr. John Snow, pastor. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Early service 9 a.m. Wor- n Metropolitan Baptist 776-9502. n Church of the Vis­ita­ ship service 11 a.m. The Church, Samos. Worship n Zion Hill Baptist tion, Rt. 33, Topping. Cel- Very Rev. Glenn Spencer. . Miller D.D.S. service 11:30 a.m. first and Church, 10256 Indian Rd., ebration of the Holy Mass B.R. Humphreys 435-9776. ric N n E third Sundays. Prayer ser- Gloucester. 11 a.m. service. 9 a.m.; weekday Masses on Trinity Lutheran Church, ® vice and Bible study Thurs- Music by the Youth Choir. Wednesday and Thursday Urbanna. Worship service day, after the first and third Rev. Todd Smith, pastor. mornings 9 a.m. 9 a.m., the Woman’s Club Advanced and General Dentistry • Digital Imaging Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Rev. n Clarksbury United n City of Refuge Church, building, Vir­ginia Street. Garry Garnett, pastor. Methodist Church, Rt. 33, Hart­field. Sunday school 758-4257. n Mt. Zion Baptist Hardyville. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. Morning wor- n Unitarian Universalist Implants • Veneers Church, Church View. 9:45 a.m.; worship service ship 11:30 a.m. Prayer and Fellowship meets Sundays Sunday school 10 a.m. 11 a.m. UMW Dorothy Price Bible study Tuesday 7–8:30 at 10:30 a.m. at 366 James Permanent Tooth Replacement Worship service 11 a.m., Circle second Thursday 10 p.m. Rev. Earlene Scott, Wharf Rd., White Stone. second and fourth Sunday. a.m. and Edna Yankovich pastor. 758-4790. Now offering Sedation Dentistry for fearful patients Mission and Bible studies Circle sec­ond Tuesday 7:30 n First Assembly of God, n Unity of the Chesa­ Tuesday night 7:30 p.m. p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Rt. 33, Shacklefords. Sunday peake, Deltaville Commu- 5372-A Old Virginia Street • Urbanna after second Sunday meet- Group, Tuesday, 10 a.m. school 10 a.m.; worship ser- nity Center. 11 a.m. church ing, and Wednesday night Rev. Eric J. Vaudt, pastor. vice and children’s church service; 12 noon lunch; after fourth Sunday. Rev. 776-6060. 11 a.m.; Bible study 6 p.m. 12:45 p.m. meditation and (804) 758-1103 • www.ericmillerdds.com Fred Holmes Jr., pastor. n Forest Chapel United on Sunday and 7:30 p.m. study group. 776-9172. April 7, 2011 Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A9 Rev. Roger Roller to lead Lenten ‘Proclaimers Quartet’ to Grafton to revival at Glebe Landing lunch series perform at Wares church honor friends A revival will be held continues The “Proclaimers Quar- person. “They deeply love and family at Glebe Landing Baptist tet” from Columbus, Geor- our Lord, His churches and Church on Route 17 at Glebe Clarksbury United Meth- gia, will sing at Lower King each other. The music min- The Grafton Baptist Landing Road in Laneview odist Church in Hardyville and Queen Baptist Church istry is more than a series Church of Hartfield will Sunday, April 17, through will continue is annual (Wares) on Sunday, April of actions that they perform observe Family and Friends Wednesday, April 20. Lenten lunch/speaker wor- 10, at 11 a.m. when they stand before an Day on April 17 at the 11 The guest speaker for the ship series on Wednesday, The quartet consists of audience. It is a vital part of a.m. service with Christ services will be Rev. Roger April 6. Jerry Tew (bass), Scott Bush their daily lives. They take Missionary Baptist Church Roller of Forest. He will Guest ministers will (tenor), Tommy Watley the responsibility of their and Pastor Rev. Ladd of speak at the 11 a.m. Sunday present meditations each (lead), Lloyd McKemy God-given talents seriously Forestville, Md., as its service. A covered-dish Wednesday during Lent, (keyboard), and Anthony and have a glorious time guests. lunch will be provided after following a light lunch in Morrison (bartione). expressing their love for our The theme for the day is the service. the fellowship hall. Lunch Each member has brought Lord. Their desire is to draw “Families Keeping Their Rev. Roller will speak begins at noon and the cost to The Proclaimers Quartet their listeners close to the Houses in Order.” again Monday, Tuesday and will be $6. The proceeds for a multitude of experience heart of God.” Dinner will be served Wednesday at 7 p.m. each the lunches will go to the St. gained from time spent in For more information, immediately following the night. All are invited to Andrew Potato Project to other groups and have cre- contact Rev. David Medlen service. Rev. Dr. Chauncey these special services. feed the hungry and Hands ated a unique bond and at 785-7743. Everyone is E. Mann Jr. is the church pastor. All are invited. Rev. Roller received his Rev. Roller Across Middlesex. blending of voices. Tew invited to attend. master of divinity degree The remainder of this has sung with the Kensmen in 1983 from Southeast- supports an associate evan- year’s schedule of speakers Quartet, The Canaan Land ern Baptist Theological gelist in Honduras. is as follows: Boys, The Diplomats, and Seminary. He was pastor “The Roger Roller Evan- April 13—Rev. J.Tinney, The Seekers. Morrison has at Calvary Baptist Church gelistic Association has a United Methodist Church sung with The Cornerstone RW-C to hold special in Floyd (1984-86) and passion to win the lost to (retired). Quartet, Jordan River Quar- Rustburg Baptist Church in Christ by serving churches April 20—Rev. M. Cook, tet, Common Garments, Holy Week services Rustburg (1986-93). through evangelistic efforts; Philippi Christian Church. Men of Grace, and The Jor- In 1993, he and his wife encourage the church to be The public is invited to dans. MeKemy has played On Tuesday, April 19, instrumental in establishing Ester formed Roger Roller what God wants it to be and “come-as-you-are” to the piano for The Gilmores, The Rappahannock Westmin- RW-C come together to lead Evangelistic Association. move Christians to deeper Lenten lunches. All lun- Brown Brothers, and The ster-Canterbury will sponsor a worship service.” RW-C Rev. Roller now conducts levels of commitment; and cheons and services last Seekers. Watley has sung a Holy Week service, jointly was founded in 1985 under 25 to 30 revivals each year. strengthen every church approximately 60 minutes with The Regents, The Har- led by representatives of the the joint sponsorship of the He also has preached over- they partner with,” said an so as not to exceed business vesters, and London Paris Episcopal Diocese of Vir- Episcopalian and Presbyte- seas in Hungary, Cuba and association spokesperson. lunch hours. and the Apostles, and trav- ginia and the Presbytery of rian churches and maintains Panama, to name a few To learn more about the The EY Circle of the eled with The Gaithers and the James. affiliation with both. countries. ministry, visit www.rroller. United Methodist Women Jake Hess. The service will begin at The Right Reverend The Roller ministry fully org. will be taking orders for “The group lives by their 11 a.m. in the auditorium Edwin F. “Ted” Gulick Jr., homemade Easter eggs at honor, integrity and charac- in the Chesapeake Center assistant bishop of the Epis- the luncheons. ter,” said a church spokes- on the RW-C campus, 132 copal Diocese of Virginia, Men’s Chorus Christian Lancaster Rd., Irvington. will serve as proclaimer. The public is invited, and no The centerpiece of the cer- to celebrate Singles to reservations are required. emony will be a communion SRBA to host benefit “This event is very special service. The Men’s Chorus of visit exhibit to us,” says Rebecca Ford, The Reverend H. Carson Union Shiloh Baptist who was instrumental in Rhyne Jr., stated clerk of Church at Laneview will The Christian Singles for children’s home creating the Holy Week ser- the General Presbyter of celebrate its 22nd anniver- group, which meets in vice a decade ago. “It’s the the Presbytery of the James, sary on Sunday, April 10, at Deltaville, will go to the Pica- The Southside Rappahan- Jean R. Cobbs, who began one time a year when clergy will bring the sacrament to 4 p.m. sso Exhibit at the Virginia nock Baptist Association her tenure in 2006. She is from both faith traditions the Lord’s Table. The special guest for the Fine Arts Museum on Sunday, (SRBA) will host its annual working with the Board of event will be “The Silverleaf April 17. All are invited to event in support of the Chil- Trustees to make certain Singers” of Gloucester. join. Per person cost will dren’s Home of Virginia Bap- that the Children’s Home of The public is invited. be around $25 for trip and tist Inc. on Sunday, April 17, Virginia Baptist (CHVB) Refreshments will be served museum entrance. Call 776- at 4 p.m. at Union Prospect achieves residential care following the program. 6230 for more information. Baptist Church, Cologne, licensure by the State Depart- SELF where Rev. Dr. Jeffrey O. ment of Social Services. She Smith serves as pastor. has led to initiate a Summer Crane Service, Inc. The Children’s Home is on Enrichment Program and an “Saved through Christ” 265 acres of land, formally After School Ministry that CRANE RENTAL • RIGGING Operated by Herbert Blake “Big Boy” is the topic of this week’s known as the Jackson Farm, served more than 80 children in Chesterfield County. The this year. 60-Ton Crane • 110 ft. Reach • Tree Removal Christian Science Sentinel Program home officially opened and From 1948 until today, Now airing on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. received its first nine chil- many children have been P.O. Box 12 Phone: 804-462-7912 dren on December 7, 1947. cared for—some for only a Lively, VA 22507 Fax: 804-462-7037 Tune in Sunday, April 10 on WKWI Bay 101.7 FM The home provided the expe- few days, others for months, www.NNChristianScience.org rience of home living for all and still more for years children, regardless of race, – through the efforts and creed or color, so that they resources provided by the might become grounded, Children’s Home of Virginia In Memory of well-rounded, productive Baptist. The home is cur- Grace L. Brokenborough Leasure’s Wrecker and contributing members rently maintained by the col- of society. The home sought laborative efforts of many as to provide the children in its it continues to receive sup- 11/5/31-4/5/08 Service, Inc. care with the educational, port from a diverse number social, cultural and religious of groups, conventions, Our lives go on without you, but nothing is the same. opportunities afforded other churches, associations, mis- We have to hide our heartaches when someone speaks your name. children. This was accom- sionary societies, community Sad are the hearts that love you. plished through a full pro- leaders and private citizens. Living without you is the hardest part of all. gram of church, school and “The Children’s Home of Those special years will not return, community activities. Virginia Baptist Inc. stands 1-800-DOTOWIN Presently, the home is as a true testament to ‘we when we were all together. under the direction of Dr. are more than me.’ What we But with the love within our hearts can accomplish when we you will walk with us FOREVER. work together for the good of others and our commu- Much love, nity is far more than what The Family we could ever accomplish on our own,” said an SRBA spokesperson. Churches are reminded to have their representa- tives at the church by 3:30 I need a forever home… p.m. along with monetary contributions. For further Kitty is a middle aged, long information, contact Wilma Kitty haired sweet Calico. She does Shackleford, president of the not get along with other cats Raikes Church School Con- but would make a great com- vention who spearheads this panion for someone special. event, or Rev. James T. Hill If interested, Kitty is staying at Sr., moderator. the Middlesex Animal Shelter. You can contact them by calling the Middlesex Sheriff’s ‘Solid Rock’ Offi ce at 804-758-2779. to perform Sponsored by: at New Hope The bluegrass gospel Countryside Animal Hospital group “Solid Rock” will Dr. Adine Jones perform at New Hope Memorial Baptist Church on Providing compassionate, Sunday, May 1. Events will high quality and experienced begin at noon with a covered dish luncheon followed by a animal care. Thank You for concert by “Solid Rock.” Your Support! All are invited. For more Hours: 8–5 Mon. – Fri • 8–N Sat. information, call Rev. Dan Saluda • For an appointment call 804.758.0333 Grantham at 758-4895.

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Chowning the end of Virginia Street Oyster Festival Foundation, Pratt is a four-time over- is Walton’s where Debo- J&W Seafood of Deltaville all U.S. Oyster Shucking Middlesex County’s own rah Pratt shucks oysters and the Virginia Marine Champion and has com- national oyster shucking in a small white cement Products Board for their peted four times in the champion, Deborah Pratt, block structure the size of a support. “I can’t thank my international competition at is featured in a watercolor garage.” sponsors enough for giving Galway, Ireland. Her best painting and sketch in a The hard-bound book me an opportunity to com- showing in Galway was recently-published book jacket states that Whyte’s pete on a national level,” in 1993 when she finished by renowned artist Mary book “captures in exquisite she said. second in the world. Whyte titled Working South. detail the essence of vanish- The painting of Pratt is titled ing blue-collar professions “Pearl, Oyster Shucker, from across ten states in the Urbanna, Va.” American South with sensi- The painting is of Pratt tivity and reverence for her standing dressed in her work- subjects. From the textile ing attire in Walton’s Sea- mill worker and tobacco food oyster shucking house farmer, to the sponge diver in Urbanna. Whyte includes and elevator operator.” notes in the text regarding In a note to Pratt, Whyte her visit with Pratt. “Nov. thanked her for agreeing The watercolor painting of Deborah Pratt Designed to suit your needs 4, 2009—Urbanna, it is a to the pose and she stated charming town, feeling like the painting is on display In a related matter, earlier this month to Jorge (804) 758-8887 New England with small through August at the Pratt finished second in Hernandez of Washington Serving: Draperies coves and white wooden Greenville County Museum the Boston Seafood Show state. Hernandez won the Lancaster Cornices buildings,” she wrote. “At of Art in South Carolina. oyster shucking contest event with a time of 1:35. Northumberland Valances Shades Pratt was second in 1:48. Middlesex There were 18 shuckers Blinds Pride . . . Mathews Shutters in the competition from Gloucester 15% off (Continued from page A1) around the country. Pratt won $300. Courtesy In-Home Consultations tions like those represented This week Pratt thanked Free Installation here tonight. As Jacob’s her sponsors, the Urbanna Ladder celebrates its 20th year of serving and provid- ing enrichment programs for intellectually-gifted children who have limited opportu- nity, it is clear there has been a multitude of people, foun- 3rd Annual dations, churches and orga- nizations that have made it all possible. Meet Our Local Artists “Those who support and believe in the program encourage climbers to reach View and discuss their work for the highest rung of the greatest ladder they can Complimentary Wine & Canapé Reception imagine,” said Hall. Friday, April 8, 4–8 p.m. As a result, he noted, 93 percent of the graduated Taylor Building climbers have entered col- �ou’re lege and received more than Go Blue Day 51 Cross Street, Urbanna $6 million in scholarships. “Jacob’s Ladder is blessed The Middlesex Board of Supervisors has proclaimed �nvite� with a wonderful staff of pro- Friday, April 8, as “Go Blue Day” in recognition that Artists, Art and Munchies return fessionals and young people “child abuse prevention starts with each of us.” The “Go who impress upon the climb- Blue Day”concept was fostered locally by Middlesex Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ers how important they are Department of Social Services social worker Rebecca and how their abilities will Bass to draw attention to Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. To raise awareness, two gardens with make a positive impact on SponSored by Lawrence FucceLLa our world as they achieve pinwheels, representing children, will be made on and the urbanna buSineSS aSSociation, their educational goals. But, Friday, one will be at the old courthouse in Saluda and perhaps the greatest impact the other at Middlesex Social Services Department with haLey-ManSFieLd-KoptiSh FinanciaL Group, on the climbers is the devel- at Cooks Corner. Above, Ashley Trowbridge (left) and trainorphotoart and attendinG artiStS opment of trust, respect Bass (right) model the blue shirts. and sense of family that (Photo by Tom Chillemi) comes with the four or five year experience that Jacob’s Ladder provides,” said Aubrey, who noted that the John Mitchell climbers have little family support and much stress. Garden Club Margie thanked the audi- ence and introduced two meets April 18 climbers, who recited Jer- The next meeting of the emiah 29:11, a Bible verse John Mitchell Garden Club that Jacob’s Ladder has will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, adopted. April 18, at the clubhouse in In another light, Margie Urbanna. said she didn’t get to follow Barbara Gillespie will her childhood dream and lead a workshop on pine marry actor Roy Rogers. cone decorations and club “My ‘Roy Rogers’ and I members will celebrate John have had a great adventure Mitchell’s 300th birthday. together. Real life is better Members may bring a table than made-up life because arrangement made with God is in control.” spring flowers. Hostesses In making the Pride of scheduled for this meeting Middlesex presentation, will be Sally Paxton and Rotary Club president Burt Dottie Hines. Alexander thanked the Halls On March 21, several “for the contributions that garden club members went you have made.” to the Lewis Ginter Botanti- Alexander told the audi- cal Garden to see “Orchids ence, “The point we want to Around the World.” make tonight is that no matter who you are or what place you have in life, you can make an impact in your community Visit and this country.” SSentinel.com

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