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75¢ Volume 98 No. 20 Thursday, February 26, 2015 www.rrecord.com Emergency services needs top $8.1 million requested for capital improvements by Audrey Thomasson be built on county-owned property at Mary Ball and Pinckardsville roads. LANCASTER—Planners last According to chief of emergency week got a wake-up call on the coun- services Terry McGregor, members ty’s growing emergency services on duty used to sleep on a cot in the needs as they took their first look at county office before they moved to capital improvement project (CIP) the Family Maternity Center after requests for fiscal years 2016-19. its closure as a birthing facility. Cur- Replacement of aging emergency rently they only pay for utilities and communications systems and a new upkeep; however, the U.S. Depart- emergency operations center top the ment of Agriculture (USDA) has request list, amounting to $4.5 mil- started foreclosure proceedings on lion of the $8.1 million in requests for the facility. the next four years. “Whenever the USDA forecloses The county defines a CIP item as on the building, we’ll have to incur Busting loose acquisition of real estate or personal expenses for a temporary facility,” Patrick Oliver’s boat (above) cuts through property such as a school bus or said McGregor. “The county needs the ice on the Rappahannock River near the improvements of $10,000 or more to provide a space for ALS (advanced Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge last week with a minimum life expectancy of life support) personnel” including when subzero temperatures froze creeks and five years. sleeping quarters, a food preparation rivers throughout the Northern Neck and Emergency Management Services area, laundry, a training center, gen- Middle Peninsula. The freezing temperatures (EMS) requested an estimated $2.5 der-specific showers and restrooms, hampered efforts by watermen to harvest million to build an operations center four offices and a conference room, oysters before the end of the 2014-15 public to house at least six of the depart- harvest season on the Rappahannock River this week. There are still areas on the James ment’s 14 full-time and 20 part-time PLANNING, continued on page A2 EMS providers. The facility would River where hand tonging is allowed through April.
Kellen Williams of Rappahannock River Oyster LLC (right) chips away at ice surrounding a boat at Locklies Marina in Topping last Wednesday. With temperatures dropping below zero for two days last week, snowfall totals of between 6 and 12 inches and high winds last Thursday, most oyster harvesters were stuck on shore. Rappahannock River Oyster harvesters went out Wednesday to survey the frozen river but did not harvest Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, according to Anthony Marchetti. Photos courtesy of Rappahannock River Oysters LLC Laundromat water rate, new polling place on agenda by Renss Greene Polling place maray said. “We also want to move The Lancaster electoral board has out of the rescue squad. That’s also KILMARNOCK—The Kilmar- requested the town move its polling not good parking; it could be a safety nock Speedwash has requested place from the Kilmarnock firehouse issue.” a special water rate as owners which it says does not have adequate Kilmarnock museum Chesapeake Bank and Joe Hudnall facilities. The board has requested Nunn also reported from the make plans to reopen, said council a move to either Grace Episco- administration and finance commit- member Michael Sutherland at the pal Church or Kilmarnock Baptist tee that the Kilmarnock Museum has town council meeting February 23. Church for town elections. requested funding assistance from the “The committee requested that “We feel that Grace would have town to repair water damages at the we get a business plan of some sort better parking, mainly,” said electoral museum. from Speedwash so we can evaluate board secretary Marilyn McGlamary. Museum president Carroll Lee whether or not an adjustment to the Vice mayor Rebecca Nunn made a Ashburn said an upstairs water pipe rates for the water supplied to the successful motion to begin the pro- burst after a heating failure, causing Speedwash is justified,” Sutherland cess of moving the town polling place “significant” damage to the foyer and Lift from a champion said in his report from council’s to Grace Episcopal, 303 South Main one room, but no artifacts were dam- From left, Lancaster coaches Sam Terry and Craig Oren water and sewer committee. Street, Kilmarnock. A public hearing aged. get a lift from wrestler Sam Bouis after he won the state If such a rate were granted, it will be held on the move during the Ashburn said the museum has had Group 1A heavyweight championship last Friday night at would be the only such exception March 26 council meeting. to tear a wall out and will open late Salem Civic Center. The Red Devils produced two state to water rates in town, according to This change would only affect town this year after repairs are completed. GLEQTMSRWMR&SYMWERH/IRMUYI7XI[EVX ERH½RMWLIH deputy town manager Susan Cock- elections, but McGlamaray indicated Repairs are in progress now, and Ash- ½JXL MR XIEQ WGSVMRK 6IEH EPP EFSYX XLI WYGGIWW SJ &SYMW rell. the electoral board is planning on sev- burn estimates they will cost around 7XI[EVXERHXLIVIWXSJXLIWXEXIUYEPM½IVWJVSQ0ERGEWXIV Town manager Tom Saunders said eral other polling place changes. $3,000. Museum donations can be and Northumberland high schools on C1. Photo by Billy Pipkin the town is awaiting a response from “We’re changing actually hopefully sent to P.O. Box 2276, Kilmarnock, the business owners. five different polling sites,” McGla- VA 22482. Audience needed for The Great Northern Neck Spelling Bee obert Mason Jr., Kylie Bransford, David Record, Northern Neck YMCA’s Fitness RValadez, Debbie Cook and Mark Gates Bees, Kilmarnock Baptist Church Spell- are itching to test the spelling skills of 14 ers, St. Andrew’s Bee-attitudes, Team RCC, teams competing for bragging rights in the Charles Lawson’s Spellraiser 3: Spell on The Great Northern Neck Spelling Bee. Earth, Montessori Movable Alphabet, The event will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Martha Crittenden’s Earth Maintenance & March 1, at the new Lancaster County Irrigation, Chesapeake Academy Ospreys, Library building, 16 Town Centre Drive, RW-C’s Alphabet Soup, Janice Stewart’s Kilmarnock. Spelltastics and Lin Ross’s Spellbinders. Cook and Gates will pronounce the The Great Northern Neck Spelling Bee words, and Mason, Bransford and Valadez will raise funds towards the capital cam- will judge the four-person teams for correct paign goal of $1.5 million to renovate the spelling. new library, said library director Lindsy “I hope that we have lots of folks who Gardner. Each team contributed $100 will come out to cheer on these spellers. to participate, and audience members This is not going to be your typical bee,” are asked to make a $5 donation at the said library board member and event chair- door. Teams can purchase mulligans for $10 man Amy Lewis. each to buy back into the competition after Teams represent a variety of organiza- misspelling a word. tions from the community including the “I’m so excited about this unique fund- Campbell Calvinists, National Association raiser, and I hope lots of people will come for Retired Federal Employee Patri-ettes, out to see the new building and support From left are David Valadez, Robert Mason Jr., Kylie Bransford, Debbie Cook and Bettie-Lee’s Bees of the Rappahannock these brave spellers,” said Lindsy Gardner. Mark Gates.
Business ...... B4-6 Churches ...... B4-6 Directory ...... D5 Obituaries ...... B5-6 Police ...... A3 Sports ...... C1-4 Calendar ...... B2 'PEWWM½IH ...... D1-3 Notices ...... D3-4 Opinion ...... A5-6 Schools...... C5-6 Upcoming ...... B1-3 6 56525 10491 6 February 26, 2015 Rappahannock Record A2 InsideNews Kilmarnock, VA 804 Planning commission hears fiscal needs Hospital to celebrate its Unless noted, all phone numbers in this publication continued from page A1 recent teleneurology and carry the 804 area code. “...and in a building that will For fiscal year 2017, the withstand category two hurri- school district has included cane force winds.” $178,000 for two new buses stroke care advancements McGregor said the build- and $37,900 for site selec- KILMARNOCK—Bon Sec- appahannock ing must also provide climate- tion and planning for future ours Rappahannock General ecord controlled parking for “at least schools. Bus purchase requests Hospital, 101 Harris Road, R two EMS response vehicles” total $89,000 for fiscal year Kilmarnock, on Friday, Febru- USPS (455-600) in order to protect medications 2018 and $178,000 for fiscal ary 27, will host its one-year 27 N. Main St., P.O. Box 400 and equipment contained in the year 2019. Also listed in fiscal anniversary celebration of Pri- Kilmarnock, VA 22482-0400 vehicles. year 2019 is $240,000 for a mary Stroke Center Certifica- 804-435-1701 District 2 planner Glendon new chiller at the high school. tion from the American Heart Fax: 804-435-2632 Pinn Jr. asked about the depart- The county list includes $1 Association. [[[66IGSVHGSQ ment’s expanding paid staff million for public access sites Beginning at 2 p.m., the hospi- and the county’s role in EMS and $400,000 for the Green- Mr. & Mrs. Frederick A. Gaskins, tal will offer refreshments, give- General Managers services. town/Gaskins Road sewer aways, information and demon- Robert D. Mason Jr., Editor McGregor replied that with system project. The amounts strations in the cafe, reported the state’s tougher standards are split evenly for fiscal year marketing and public relations J.E. Currell, Publisher, 1927-1993 for even the most basic rescue Chief of emergency services 2016 and fiscal year 2017. A coordinator Joanna Marchetti. 4YFPMWLIH[IIOP]I\GITX'LVMWXQEW[IIO squad personnel, volunteers Terry McGregor outlines request in fiscal year 2016 also The public will have an oppor- at Kilmarnock, Lancaster Co., VA have dwindled in most locali- needs of the emergency includes $15,000 for county tunity to learn about the transi- Periodicals Postage Paid at Kilmarnock, VA ties, requiring local govern- services department. administration office renova- tion to new Bon Secours Rich- ERHEHHMXMSREPQEMPMRKSJ½GIW ment to step up their resources. tions, $23,000 for a main- Postmaster: Send address changes to mond Teleneurology vendors to the Rappahannock Record, P.O. Box 400, “EMS serves as a safety net ing system infrastructure and tenance vehicle and $7,200 enhance neurology care for the Kilmarnock, VA 22482-0400 for those people not covered an upgrade from Windows 7, for snowplow equipment. A community, said Marchetti. Subscriptions (payable in advance): $27 per by insurance,” he added. “As “because Windows 7 support request for $37,000 to replace At the event, the hospital’s year in the Northern Neck and Middlesex 'SYRX] TIV]IEVIPWI[LIVI demand increases, there’s a will no longer be available the roof on the Social Services new RP-VITA® Remote Pres- Single copy: $.75. natural need for more services.” after April 15,” Capt. Marty building is slated for fiscal year ence Robot will be on display, EMS is also asking for $2 Shirilla told planners. 2018. Member: Virginia Press Association showing off its innovative tele- ERH2EXMSREP2I[WTETIV%WWSGMEXMSR million over the next three The Lancaster schools The solid waste department medicine capabilities, includ- years to update the county’s system request for $750,000 is requesting $18,425 in fiscal ing safely navigating to selected emergency communication to purchase the library build- year 2016 to replace a recy- Printed on recycled paper. destinations without requiring network which interfaces with ing adjacent to the middle cling EZ rolloff trailer. user guidance, she said. RP- All items submitted for publication are the sheriff’s department and school was approved last year, Planning chairman David VITA® is the first FDA-cleared subject to inclusion in digital or other other first responders. An addi- but remains on the CIP list for Jones praised the departments electronic formats for use in other remote presence robot for hos- Rappahannock Record products. tional $80,000 is requested for fiscal year 2016 because the for future planning. pital patient management. See what teleneurology and fiscal year 2018 to replace an purchase has not been made. “We’re seeing more pro- RP-VITA is a joint develop- stroke care advancements ,S[XSVIEGLYW ALS response vehicle. An additional $350,000 is active planning for what they ment effort between InTouch To reach members of the staff, dial the have been made in the main phone number, 435-1701, and Planning and land use direc- requested for expected reno- need in future years,” Jones Health, a leader in acute care community, and meet the XLIRXLIIQTPS]II´WI\XIRWMSR[LIR tor Don Gill noted McGregor’s vations of the building for the said. remote presence telemedicine, new RP-VITA® joining the prompted, or use the e-mail address. request was strictly for the school’s use. The district is also At the March 19 meeting, and iRobot, a leader in robotic Bon Secours Rappahannock Newsroom: county’s EMS department and asking for a new school bus at planners will prioritize the technology-based solutions. General Hospital family. Robert D. Mason Jr., Editor would not affect any volunteer $89,000, finalization of the request list before holding a extension 25, [email protected] Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi first responder organizations. HVAC system upgrades at the public hearing in April. The list extension 23, [email protected] The sheriff’s department is middle school for $50,000, and will then advance to supervi- Audrey Thomasson extension 22, [email protected] requesting some $75,000 to a $25,000 county match for sors for consideration at their Renss Greene replace aging computer operat- school security grant funding. April meeting. extension 28, [email protected] Display Advertising: Sara Amiss, Manager The Agenda extension 13, [email protected] K.C. Troise extension 19, [email protected] Local Government News Marilyn Bryant extension 11, [email protected] WHITE STONE—The ing a building permit that Ball Road, Lancaster. Troy Robertson will involves land area disturbance extension 15, [email protected] planning commission Paul Lee of Robinson, meet tonight, February 26, to greater than 2,500 square feet. Farmer, Cox Associates will 'PEWWM½IH%HW [email protected] consider two amendments to According to planning com- present the audit report to or dial the main number: 435-1701 the town’s zoning ordinance. A mission chairman John Talia- supervisors. SVGPMGO±'PEWWM½IHW²EX[[[66IGSVHGSQ public hearing on the amend- ferro, zoning changes have not Two public hearings will Production: ments will begin at 5:30 p.m. been made since the ordinance be conducted. The first hear- Wayne Smith, Manager extension 26, [email protected] at the Town Office, 433 Rappa- was adopted over 30 years ago. ing will address a proposed Susan Simmons, Publications Manager hannock Drive. Both the conditional zoning conveyance of an easement extension 18, [email protected] 7EVEL&S[MW The two amendments will and site plan amendments are to Dominion Virginia Power extension 17, [email protected] bring White Stone’s ordi- “modeled after the county’s across county-owned land. Gloria Bosher nance in line with the county’s ordinances,” said Frere. “So extension 17, [email protected] The 21.591-acre parcel is at Brenda Burtner requirements, according to [the site plan amendment] 30 Sweet Gum Road. Bob Weekley (right) thanks Shirley Kinney of the extension 24 town manager Patrick Frere. would be familiar to builders Supervisors will receive Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock Publishing/Business: The first amendment would and developers.” comments on a request from JSV E GSQQMXQIRX XS TVSZMHI /MHW *MVWX [MXL SJ½GI Frederick A. Gaskins, President allow for conditional zoning as Ryan Hunter Walton to build extension 20, [email protected] and meeting space, mail and phone service and a cash Bettie Lee Gaskins, Treasurer part of an application to rezone LANCASTER—An audit an addition on a home at 320 donation to Kids First Foundation. extension 21, [email protected] property and amend the offi- report of the county’s finances Peach Tree Lane near Chase’s Kate Oliver, CPA, Business Manager cial zoning map. The second for fiscal year 2013-14 will Road. extension 21, [email protected] Lindsay Bishoff, Accounts Manager amendment would establish a be presented at the board Supervisors also will Unitarians support extension 14, [email protected] requirement for site plan sub- of supervisors meeting address a resolution to Angie Garrett, Accounts Manager mission and approval for any extension 12, [email protected] tonight, February 26. adopt an emergency opera- use and development of land Subscriptions: The meeting begins at 7 tions plan, the acquisition of Kids First Foundation Anna Ticer, Circulation Manager for commercial, industrial and p.m. in the County Adminis- Charles Maiden property for extension 16, [email protected] multi-family purposes requir- tration Building, 8311 Mary the Greentown/Gaskins Road WHITE STONE—The degrees and are fully Early project, and a Department of Kids First Foundation recently Childhood Education certified, Game and Inland Fisheries received a donation from the but it works.” cooperative grant for the pro- Unitarian Universalist Fel- “For every dollar spent on posed boat ramp at Windmill lowship of the Rappahannock quality early preschool for the Subscribe to the Record! 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Lancaster County Sheriff Ronnie on February 23. The existing battery back-up unit Crockett this week reported misdemeanor is no longer manufactured. A grant application has charges against three individuals. been submitted to upgrade the E911 system because A James Wharf Road woman, 35, was charged parts are no longer made for the existing equipment. February 18 with issuing a bad check. February 21: Staff responded to a shots fired/ An Irvington Road man, 55, was charged Febru- illegal fireworks complaint in the area of Sunset ary 18 with failure to appear for a traffic summons. Drive; with White Stone Police department to A Merry Point Road woman, 52, was charged Mosquito Beach Lane to check on the well-being February 20 with violation of probation ordered by of a resident seen walking along the roadway (call a Newport News court. cancelled by complainant when the individual Activity report was picked up by another neighbor and was taken February 16: Staff responded with Virginia home), to a disturbance call on Buzzards Neck State Police (VSP) to a two-vehicle traffic crash Road, and with VSP to a single-vehicle traffic crash near White Marsh Church; and received a motor- on Pinckardsville Road; checked on the well-being ist’s report of a single vehicle in the ditch on River of Sparrow Drive residents at the request of a con- Road (no traffic crash; assistance on scene to pull cerned citizen (no emergency services needed), vehicle out). and on the well-being of a Keep Safe program par- February 17: Staff received an anonymous ticipant after prearranged telephone contact could complaint of an unlicensed driver (no further infor- not be made (no emergency services needed); and mation given by the complainant), and a walk-in received a residential burglary report from the 3800 complaint of a suspicious person in the area of block of Mary Ball Road (cash, size 6 .5-carat dia- Brent Court; responded to a destruction of prop- mond ring, size 6 .5-gold keepsake ring, size 6 dia- erty complaint on Old Orchard Drive (no criminal mond ring, size 5 gold wedding band, size 6 blue Ice and snow incident), and with Kilmarnock Police Depart- sapphire ring, .4-carat gold wedding ring, 7” ruby The skipjack Claud W. Somers appears “frozen in time” dockside at the Reedville ment (KPD) to a trespass complaint at Walmart; and diamond bracelet, man’s size 11 titanium wed- Fishermen’s Museum on Cockrell’s Creek. More photos of recent snowfalls may be and checked on the well-being of a person in the ding ring; $5,475 loss). found at RRecord.com. Photo by Ray Reuter 4900 block of Mary Ball Road at the request of a February 22: Staff responded with VSP to a concerned family member (no emergency services reported single-vehicle traffic crash on Poplar Neck needed). Cove (incident on private property), to a shots fired February 18: Staff responded to a single-vehi- call in the area of Benson Road, to the area of Devils Time is running out for remaining bills cle traffic crash on Norwood Church Road, and to a Bottom Road to check on the well-being of pedes- single-vehicle traffic crash on Pinckardsville Road. trian reportedly intent on causing harm to him/her- by Renss Greene to publish line-item budgets on February 19: Staff responded to a single-vehicle self (call cancelled by complaint who reported the their websites, passed the Senate traffic crash on Taylors Creek Road (vehicle gone subject had returned to the home), and to a child RICHMOND—As the Gen- and House unanimously. on arrival), with VSP to a single-vehicle traffic custody dispute/domestic assault (subjects have a eral Assembly enters its final HB 1298, which requires law crash near Morattico and River roads, to a traffic child in common) on Beach Road. days of deliberations for the 2015 enforcement to have probable complaint involving empty bags of salt being lost February 23: Staff notified Virginia Depart- session, a handful of bills of local cause before stopping watercraft, from a vehicle in the White Marsh area, to a hazmat ment of Transportation of a tree dangerously over- interest continue moving through was approved in the House, gas spill at a White Stone area convenience store, hanging the roadway near Mary Ball and Lively the legislature. 68-26, and has been reported and to an E911 disconnect call in the 2500 block of Oaks roads; responded to a domestic disturbance in Saturday, February 28, marks from the Senate agriculture, con- Merry Point Road (verbal domestic between father the 2900 block of Lara Road, and to a request for the last day of the legislative cal- servation, and natural resources and son; son was gone on arrival). information for a third party regarding an abusive endar. The legislature will recon- the House and Senate. The bill committee. February 20: Staff assisted Middlesex author- relationship. vene on April 15 to consider the makes several changes to the The Senate unanimously ities with a domestic disturbance call on Dandylion The sheriff’s staff also issued a summons, governor’s actions, recommenda- council, including adding the passed Sen. Richard Stuart’s Lane and Bushy Park Road, and VSP with a vehicle assisted nine motorists, investigated 10 building tions and vetoes. executive director of the Center sister bill, SB 1439, but the bill pursuit and DUI arrest in the area of Goodluck alarms, logged two inmate transports and recorded Del. Ransone’s HB 1751, the for Rural Virginia. was left in the House agricul- Road; responded to a suspicious person com- 11 E911 hang up calls. Administrative Process Act, has Sen. McDougle’s SB 1184, ture, Chesapeake, and natural plaint in the 2200 block of Windmill Point Road Fire calls passed the House and was nar- which reforms the rules on miss- resources committee. (unfounded), to a Department of Social Services The Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department rowly reported from the Senate ing persons, creates a uniform A bill to roll back the boat- complaint involving child abuse/neglect (no further responded to a traffic crash near White Marsh general laws and technology training standard, and establishes ing safety course requirement information released due to the nature of the inves- Church, fire/smoke alarms on Loblolly Road and committee. The committee voted a coordinator of search and rescue on motorboat operators has tigation and to protect the victim), and with KPD at The Lancashire, a traffic crash on Pinckardsville 8-7 to report. in the Department of Emergency been defeated. SB 996, which to an unknown problem call on Second Avenue Road, to assist EMS on Kent Cove Road and to a The Administrative Process Management, passed the Senate would exempt Virginia residents where Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were CO2 alarm at Hopewell. Act would require that if the unanimously and the House 98-1. born before July 1, 1972, from dispatched at request of officers on scene; received White Stone Volunteer Fire Department Department of Planning and SB 1030, Sen. McDougle’s having to complete the boating a residential burglary report from the 2500 block of responded to a possible propane leak on Churchill Budget finds that a regulatory bill to convey an easement and safety course, narrowly passed Irvington Road (gold herring bone necklace, white Circle, to assist EMS on Little Bay Road and on body’s proposal would have an right-of-way for overhead elec- the Senate, 21-16, but suffered a gold friendship ring, leather jacket; $500 loss); Waterview Drive, a vehicle fire on Joyful Way and a adverse economic impact on tricity transmission lines across tumultuous defeat in the House. checked on the well-being of a White Stone area hazmat gas spill at Rappahannock Drive and Shady localities or businesses, it notify the Rappahannock River between After narrowly reporting from resident at the request of a concerned citizen (no Lane. the joint commission on adminis- Lancaster and Middlesex coun- committee, a committee and floor emergency services needed); notified Middlesex Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department trative rules, the House appropri- ties, passed the Senate and House substitute were both rejected authorities of an E911 call for motorist’s assistance responded to assist EMS on Ondacreek Lane and ation committee, and the Senate unanimously. The House ver- before the bill was defeated in the Saluda area. During sporadic power fluctua- Sullivans Road, traffic crashes on Norwood Church finance committee. sion of the bill has an emergency 38-61. tions, the county’s E911 phone system’s uninter- Road near Morattico and River roads and on Pinck- HB 2207, Del. Ransone’s bill clause to make it effective as soon HJ 704, celebrating the life of rupted power supply batteries failed and no E911 ardsville Road, a transformer fire on Merry Point to change the membership of as it is signed by the governor. late Montross mayor R. David calls could be received. Verizon no longer maintains Road, and to assist a resident with a broken water- the Broadband Advisory Coun- SB 1286, Sen. McDougle’s bill O’Dell Jr., has passed the House these units; a replacement cost quote was requested line on Meadowview Lane. cil, has passed unanimously in to require local school divisions and Senate. LANCASTER COUNTY CRIME SOLVERS The Lancaster County Crime overturned numerous trash around noon. During that time 462-7463. You do not have Solvers seeks information cans and benches. Several a person, or persons, broke into to give your name or appear regarding recent vandalism in water faucets also had been the home and stole $1,000 in in court. You will be given a Kilmarnock as well as a break- turned on. cash, a 1/2 carat diamond gold caller ID number for contact- ing and entering in Lancaster. The Lancaster Sheriff’s ring, a gold keep safe ring, a ing the Crime Solvers line if On February 7, the Lan- Office this week received a gold band, a blue sapphire ring, and when a reward is issued, caster County Sheriff’s Office report that a house that had a ruby diamond bracelet, and a or if investigators need more and Kilmarnock Police Depart- been broken into at 3840 Mary man’s titanium wedding ring. information. Custom Decorating, Accessories and Gifts ment responded to North Main Ball Road, Lancaster. Resi- Report information on Lancaster Crime Solvers O O Street on a citizen’s report of dents left the home on February these incidents to Lancaster pays rewards up to and includ- 18 S. Main St. Kilmarnock, VA 435-1783 unknown pranksters having 21 around 11 a.m. and returned County Crime Solvers at ing $1,000.
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT REPORT THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS by Renss Greene charges of armed robbery, abduc- house to commit a felony. The and ten charges of forgery. Sen- Motorcoach Tour tion, armed burglary, use of fire- trial was continued to May 28. tencing will be April 28. HEATHSVILLE—Only one arm in a felony, possession of a s $AVID 2USSELL 2OBERTS OF s +ENNETH ,EO -USE OF #ALLAO April 13-18, 2015 trial remains among the four men firearm by a felon, and assault. Callao entered an Alford plea to was to be tried on two charges Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge accused of breaking into Ray His trial was continued to April 9. two charges of assault on a law of child abuse and arraigned for and overnight stay in Myers’ home on July 21 of last Also in the courtroom on Feb- enforcement officer. The case was driving while intoxicated. He was Asheville, NC to visit year. ruary 19: carried over and a deferred dispo- not found for the arraignment, the Biltmore Estate. Michael DeWayne Dandridge, s 2ICHARD h2ICKYv !NDREW sition set for April 28. Roberts which was continued to March Tyrell Montele Smith, Reginald Bowen Jr. of Hague faced a also entered a successful motion 10. The trial for charges of child Hurry! Reserve your spot by March 6! “Lamar” Marvella Smith and review of two charges of forgery, to quash another such charge. abuse was continued to March Chuckwan Wiggins were all to which he pled nolo contendere Prosecution did not pursue mis- 18. 5 Breakfasts and 4 Full course dinners suspected of taking part in the in March of 2014. A sentencing demeanor charges of resisting s "RIAN 'ERONIMO OF #ALLAO Featuring 5 Spectacular Shows violent home invasion that put hearing has been set for April 9. arrest or illegally purchasing or was to be arraigned for a second Adventure Travel Myers in intensive care. The inci- Two charges of probation viola- possessing alcohol. offense of manufacturing or dis- dent also inspired Myers to start a tion were dismissed. s *ENNIFER 2UNNINGER OF #ALLAO tributing a controlled substance, Chesapeake Commons, Kilmarnock fundraiser for local first respond- s -ARCUS $ELONTE (UNDLEY OF pled guilty to credit card theft, but the arraignment was contin- 804-436-9200 1-877-436-9200 ers. Tappahannock was to be tried two charges of credit card fraud, ued to March 10. “ Wiggins committed suicide on charges of entering a struc- before he was to turn himself in ture to commit a felony, grand th to be indicted. Dandridge pled larceny, and entering a property Northern Neck Resource Fair - Wednesday, March 4 s guilty to several charges as part to commit damage. 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Tyrell Smith was to be tried on of grand larceny and entering a A4 *IFVYEV] RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD /MPQEVRSGO:MVKMRME Sutton named local Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year In honor of our panel of judges at the Boys & Girls Club of Athe Northern Neck (BGCNN) has selected club member Alonza “A.J.” Sutton as its Youth of the Year for 2015, reported executive director Phil- lip Mumford. Sutton, a senior at Northumberland High School, will compete with candidates selected from each of Virginia’s 99 clubs, to represent the local club at a state conference to be held in Rich- st mond in April. State winners, who are awarded a $1,000 scholarship, then compete for the title of BGCA Regional Youth of the Year, then proceed to the National Youth of the Year competition. Regional winners receive a $10,000 scholarship. The big 41 prize for the national winner is an additional $50,000 scholarship as well as recognition by the president of the U.S. Sutton is working hard to accomplish his goal of becoming National Youth of the Year, and he is determined, said Mumford. He will have to submit Anniversary three essays and speak before a panel of judges. Three Boys & Girls Club volunteers are coaching him on both speaking and writing skills as his busy schedule of school, club work, and community Alonza “A.J.” Sutton will represent the volunteer activities permit. Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck in If selected as National Youth of the Year, Sutton state competition, hopefully advancing to 1974-2015 says he will use the honor to give back to his com- regional and national levels. munity. Peer pressure in schools is one issue he would like to address, especially as it affects young for communicating his multitude of ideas that he women being pressured into sexual activity. believes will be beneficial to the nation’s youth. He also would like to help expand the mentor- “I want to show the youth of this community ing program at the Boys & Girls Club. He sees that even if they face hard circumstances, they can the Boys & Girls Clubs of America as a vehicle still reach their full potential,” said Sutton. William Hines returns to the We are board of the Boys & Girls Club
KILMARNOCK—William Meritorious Service Award for Hines will bring back a great his achievements in Korea. His depth of experience to the Boys final Pentagon assignment was & Girls Club of the Northern as inspector general where he having a Neck’s board of directors, accord- received commendations for out- ing to president Donna Anderson. standing work conducting focus He previously served on the groups throughout the U.S., board in 2009 before workload Europe and Korea where he was requirements required more of responsible for investigations that his time out of the area. Hines required highly technical and also brings his significant expe- analytical skills. rience as board chairman of the Among his previous work Boys & Girls Club of Greater experiences, Hines served as Hampton Roads. interim administrator for a major “I’m ready to serve and proud hospital reorganization. As a spe- to be associated with the Boys cial consultant to Virginia Beach & Girls Club of the Northern Police for Greekfest-Laborfest, Sale Neck,” said Hines. William Hines he provided recommendations He is the executive vice presi- for cross-cultural communica- dent and co-owner of C. W. Executive Coaching and by sev- tions. He also served two terms HINES and Associates Inc., an eral other national organizations. as a commissioner for the New- international management train- Hines also is a graduate of the port News Redevelopment and ing and consulting firm based in Peninsula Chamber of Com- Housing Authority White Stone. He lives in White merce/Christopher Newport Uni- Hines is active with volunteer Stone with his wife, Dr. Carolyn versity Leadership Institute, the activities in the Northern Neck. Hines. Armed Forces Staff College in In 2011, he was appointed to the Hines has a bachelor’s in busi- Norfolk and the Command and board of directors of MaCorp, ness management from Hampton General Staff College. a Northern Neck Community University. He has a master’s in A decorated Vietnam veteran Development Corporation. human resources management (Bronze Star and Legion of Merit) He is a member of Macedonia and organizational development and a retired lieutenant colonel, Baptist Church where he serves from George Washington Uni- his military career included sev- as vice chairman of the trustee All In-Stock versity. eral successful command assign- board. He has been involved He is certified as an Execu- ments in Europe and Vietnam. with programs for the youth in tive Coach by the College of He received the distinguished his church. Because You Are Polite... 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Although it is most certainly -ONDAY &RIDAY s 3ATURDAY *IFVYEV]A5 Rappahannock Record CommunityForum Kilmarnock, VA Fiction YOUR LETTERS Focal Point a Bible verse was read, and we Snow relief stood and said the “Pledge of or Fact I grew up in a city just four Allegiance” to the flag. from Bob’s Almanac miles north of Boston, Mass. In Then in 1963, along came Ms. my youth I shoveled out of many Madalyn Murray O’Hair, one by Robert Mason Jr. a snow storm. single woman, who convinced I lived in Vienna for 25 years the Supreme Court that prayer Yes Virginia, the General where I continued to shovel my should not be allowed in public Assembly has finally agreed on a way out of several snow storms. schools. That act led to no Bible new state song, or two. That will I have lived in Northumber- clubs for students, no Bibles on make three if the governor goes land County for 19 years. In the teachers’ desks, and most of that for it. beginning I could handle the brought on by the A.C.L.U. Senate Bill 1362 would des- snow storms. Hispanics and Latinos make ignate “Sweet Virginia Breeze” I‘ve reached a point in life, 81, up only 17% of the population by Robbin Thompson and Steve where I no longer can handle the of America, yet they are allowed Bassett the Commonwealth’s shoveling. This last storm took almost free, illegal access to this official “popular “ song and me two days to shovel out of my country. Our president and attor- “Our Great Virginia,” with lyrics small driveway. ney general refuse to enforce by Mike Greenly and arranged In the spring and summer there our immigration laws, and give by Jim Papoulis, the Old Domin- Chesapeake Bay snow crab are numerous people and compa- those illegals free everything, at ion’s official “traditional” song. Photo by Bill Cronheim nies willing to do yard work such a great cost to the rest of us. The former official song, as mulching and mowing. Gays and lesbians make up “Carry Me Back to Old Vir- It appears no one wants to only 3.4% of the U.S. popula- ginny,” by James A. Bland, Submit your interesting photos capturing the life and times in the Northern Neck to editor@ shovel snow. tion, yet look at all the rights they declared such in 1940, was rapprecord.com, subject line Focal Point. It would be nice if the county have secured for themselves. redesignated the official song or VDOT could put together a list The Bible refers to their acts as emeritus in 1997. of people or companies autho- a perversion, and “detestable to By coincidence, the Robbin rized to shovel snow and clean God.” Our government crams Thompson Band will perform driveways. their perverted lifestyle down live on stage Saturday, Febru- When schools are closed I our throats, and woe to you if ary 28, at the Lancaster Middle YOUR LETTERS would think that there would be you speak up against it. School Theater in Kilmarnock. said the last election was about ens too. a lot of people who would like Is it not past time for those of Proceeds will benefit the Kilmar- Out of touch his policies and not a single So if you are interested in to make some money shoveling us who call ourselves Christians nock Volunteer Fire Department. This week we go from the person he campaigned for won. joining our “crowing” list of snow. to stand up against the evil that is As one of Thompson’s most sublime to the ridiculous; You I believe he is out of touch with Poultry Pals, please give a Robert A. Matthews, being thrown at us, put an end to popular hits, “Sweet Virginia have this administration telling the majority of Americans. call at 577-3308. We would Heathsvillle “political correctness” and insist Breeze” will most likely be on a reporter their fear is from the Al Hall, love to hear your stories and that our elected officials stand up the program. As one of the most homegrown right wing people Reedville include you in our chicken America, for us, the majority, and not the popular homegrown tunes the who believe the law doesn’t chats. lawless minorities? audience will surely sing along. rest in peace apply to them. It’s not just a Debbie Hamilton, Edmund Burke said: “The Here are the lyrics: Really, all 100 of those crazies AKA Henny Penny, It has reached the point in our only thing necessary for evil to “Woke up this morning, the ‘chick’ thing are what we should be worried Weems country’s history where instead triumph is for good people to do breeze blowin’ ‘cross my face, about? In support of Henry Lane of saying “land of the free,” it is nothing.” And I just had to look up The president acts as an Hull’s Excerpts column of Blame trade now “land for the few.” Wake up, America! above and thank somebody for apologist for the Muslim reli- February 5, I certainly agree Do you remember when in our R. McKinley Sr. this place, agreements gion and their lack of unity that raising chickens is one of homeroom class every morning Wicomico Church Because He must’ve been against Islamic terrorists. The the most fun and entertaining If you have noticed that thinkin’ ‘bout me president won’t call those who trends in becoming more self- jobs are scarcer than they used When He planted that very slaughter women and Christians sufficient. to be, that the cost of living State Senator’s Report first dogwood tree, while invoking the name Allah, It certainly does allow one keeps going up but incomes do It’s where I want to be, by Sen. Ryan T. McDougle Islamic terrorists. to know how fresh their eggs not, that foreign countries are Livin’ in the Sweet Virginia Next, you have race baiter are and what has gone into the making most of the goods sold ince snow in Virginia is most likely to occur in the months of Breeze. Al Sharpton saying that Rudy production of one of the best in America, and that goods cost January and February, snowstorms tend to coincide with General Take me out to the country, it S Giuliani is trying to get publicity little protein packages there more but are of inferior quality, Assembly sessions. feels mighty good out there, by saying the president doesn’t is. these things can all be attrib- The Senate Clerk gives weather updates from the dais at the end When I get back to the city of love this country. Then Sharpton It’s not only a “chick” thing uted to so-called free trade of session every Friday and whenever a storm is approaching. Chat- the monuments, calls Giuliani a racist. because lots of guys enjoy agreements. ter in the elevators about the length of time it took to come in that It doesn’t matter where I hang What do you call a race baiter raising backyard girls too. As Sold to us with the lie that day, the difficulties of snow removal, or the road conditions in down- my hat, it’s home to me, calling someone a racist? The a matter of fact, my husband they will increase employment town Richmond abound. The Blue Ridge Mountains answer under this administration Jim helps me raise chick- opportunities and prosperity, Good weather or bad, the General Assembly does not interrupt tend to set me free, is “Advisor to the President of ens—31 hens and 4 roosters they achieve the opposite as its schedule. Sessions continue regardless of the conditions out- It’s where I want to be, the United States.” in all. Our neighbors say they they are designed to siphon side. When you’re inside the Capitol or the General Assembly Build- Livin’ in the Sweet Virginia The president jumps on issues like to hear the rooster’s crow- our nation’s wealth and make ing, the most prevalent telltale sign that things are less than pleasant Breeze. involving a black or Muslim ing, even our neighbors across us weaker. They erase the bor- outside are the footwear choices of legislators and staff. Boots are Wakes me up in the mornin’, and points to them as evidence the Eastern Branch of the ders of countries (and constitu- seen with much greater frequency, and are essential to navigating the Rocks me to sleep at night, of the prejudice within the Corrottoman. Yes, the crow- tions in all but name only) and sidewalks around Capitol Square. I’ve got a red bird singin’ on American citizenry. He refuses ing can be robust at times. turn them into regional blocks. Of the more than 2,500 bills and resolutions filed this session, over my window sill, to admit that the Islamic terror- Raising chickens has Think of the European Union. 700 are still pending approval. A similar number have already been I know everything will be all ists are conducting an ideologi- allowed us the opportunity Most people do not realize approved, so quite a few are already either on Gov. McAuliffe’s desk, right, cal war. The president doesn’t of making new friends at the that agreements such as the or on their way there. The final week of the General Assembly will Livin’ in the Sweet Virginia come to the defense of whites local Farmer’s Market Poultry North American Free Trade be spent considering the aforementioned bills that are still pending Breeze. or Christian Right when they Pals, as we fondly call them. Agreement (NAFTA) or the and negotiating a final package of amendments to the 2014-16 Bien- Just sittin’ on my back porch, are slain or persecuted. The ter- We love to hear their chicken upcoming Trans-Pacific Part- nial Budget. I’m just watchin’ the sun come rorists announce their intention stories and love to educate nership (TPP) and Transatlan- The progress of this session indicates the General Assembly will up, to murder all Americans and anyone that is interested in tic Trade and Investment Part- adjourn—with a budget agreed upon by both chambers—as sched- Sweet sweet Virginia Breeze the president wants to condemn raising their own flock of nership (TTIP) contain rules uled on February 28. blowin’ ripples ‘cross my coffee Americans who believe that hens, especially now since and regulations that have noth- Last year I championed legislation directing the Virginia Crime cup, the Islamic terrorists should be more communities are lift- ing to do with free trade. Commission to conduct a study to investigate how the Common- Because He must’ve been called out. ing ordinances and embrac- A good example is the TPP wealth processes missing persons cases. thinkin’ ‘bout me when He Why is questioning the presi- ing the new chicken trend by where only five chapters of As a result, this year’s Senate Bill 1184 would require local law planted that very first dogwood dent’s motives out of bounds? allowing homeowners to raise the 29 deal with trade. What enforcement agencies to initiate an investigation within two hours tree, The president held a three-day small flocks of hens in their does climate change, sustain- of receiving a report of a critically missing person. Under the bill’s ‘Cause when that breeze conference and wants Ameri- own backyards. able development, homeland provisions, the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services comes blowin’ through the trees, cans to provide input on what It’s also important to know security, the military, and inter- would be required to establish training standards and publish a You know everything will be to do about the (Islamic) terror- that raising a small flock of national courts have to do with model policy for missing children and adults, along with a search all right, ist problem. My suggestion Mr. hens is not very expensive and free trade? and rescue protocol. Livin’ in a Sweet Virginia President, listen to the intelli- the rewards are “eggcellent!” This would be a good ques- Based on the Crime Commission’s study and input from Hanover Breeze, gence community and military Children get excited while tion to ask our congressmen. Sheriff Dave Hines, I truly believe this is a step in the right direction Sweet Virginia Breeze.” advisers and get out of their way. learning the responsibilities Patricia H. Miles, towards more efficient coordination for everyone involved in search The melody will come to you. Remember, the president of caring for their pet chick- Port Haywood and rescue efforts.
Excerpts by Henry Lane Hull n the 1960s one of the “in” places to be, Sam presided at The Shoe cast their eyes on her horticultural handi- reflected Gladys’ taste in placing pieces Ifor ladies, that is, was the Kilmarnock work. Some years ago Gladys and Sam together, both antiques and contemporary Beauty Salon on East Church Street, today Store and Gladys at the decided to sell that home and build a new furnishings, that put forth an image both the site of The Book Nook. It was the gath- one in Kilmarnock. At the time, I was one of elegance and comfort. She liked to tell ering place for both locals and come-heres, salon, where she welcomed of many who were incredulous that Gladys about finding pieces that she knew would fit who came to enjoy the services of Gladys could leave her beautiful yard that she had in settings that she wanted to pull together. Watson, the shop’s founder and proprietor. everyone, sharing good tended for those many years, but she was Whether one looked at her customers’ hair, Gladys was a remarkable individual, gifted news, inquiring as to every- enthusiastic about starting over in a new her garden design, or her home setting, the with an eye for appreciating beauty in a location. For the next several years the new result was the same, for Gladys abounded multitude of venues, but most of all she was one’s health, all the while garden emerged from the barren yard, taking in talents. a loving person, who saw beauty as a mani- the shape that its ever-patient designer envis- For health reasons Gladys retired from the festation of God’s generosity to mankind. extending her tremendous aged. I once told Gladys that I never thought beauty salon in the 1980s, moving across the Gladys and her husband, Sam, came to she could equal what she had done to the street to help Sam with The Shoe Store, and Kilmarnock from the Piedmont shortly after professional talent to her cus- previous yard, but I had to confess that in continuing to tend to her ubiquitous plants. they were married in 1957. They opened tomers, who in reality were, only a few short years, she had surpassed it. In recent years her health had declined as The Shoe Store first, and soon thereafter the The Watsons also had a home in Florida, she struggled with the onset of Alzheimer’s beauty salon in a building they constructed or soon became, her friends. where they went for the cold winter months, disease, but throughout the illness’s progress across the street. Sam presided at The Shoe and upon returning Gladys immediately her cheerful and kind demeanor remained Store and Gladys at the salon, where she in its best possible light. She was a gardener delved into her yard with new plantings unchanged. She appreciated people most of welcomed everyone, sharing good news, of the first order, knowledgeable about each and reworked designs based on annuals she all, and let everyone know of her gratitude. inquiring as to everyone’s health, all the plant, and creative about how to display it in wanted to develop. I often wondered if she Gladys always put her best effort into every- while extending her tremendous profes- a way that would be best for its own health had a winter garden in Florida, as while here thing she did, and she passed her lifetime in sional talent to her customers, who in reality and its appearance to everyone who saw it. she could not resist experimenting with the close proximity to her Maker. She benefited were, or soon became, her friends. She especially liked to take on the recovery soil to produce the largest blooms and most from her faith in God, and shared those Gladys and Sam built a beautiful home of sick plants, bringing them back to good fragrant aromas. Like every good gardener, blessings with her family, friends, custom- near the country club, where Gladys pur- health as a doctor would do a patient. she wanted to share her plants, and fre- ers, and passersby throughout the course of sued her avocation as a gardener. She could The yard at their home was a park that quently gave slips to friends who happened her life. take any type of plant, be it flower or veg- surprisingly did not cause traffic accidents to have admired her handiwork. Gladys Morris Watson, October 1, 1932 – etable, houseplant or shrub, and present it as drivers passing inevitably were drawn to The interior of each of her homes also February 21, 2014, R.I.P A6 *IFVYEV] RAPPAHANNOCK RECORD /MPQEVRSGO:MVKMRME
Del. Margaret Ransone Sen. Ryan McDougle Rep. Rob Wittman Wittman, McDougle, Ransone to speak at Reagan Day Dinner District 1 Rep. Rob Wittman, gan said Rep. Wittman will be tman, Sen. McDougle and Del. Do you Remember? District 4 Sen. Ryan McDougle the master of ceremonies. Both Ransone join us this year,” added This image from the late 1950s or early 1960s shows the lunch counter at the and District 99 Del. Marga- Sen. McDougle and Del. Ran- Clingan. “We are again sponsor- Kilmarnock Drug Company (The Rexall Store) at Main Street and Waverly Avenue ret Ransone will join featured sone will be on the program. ing a silent auction as part of the in Kilmarnock. Many folks remember the cheeseburgers there as the best anywhere, speaker former Gov. Jim Gilmore The annual Reagan Day evening, and guests will be bid- said Kilmarnock Museum president Carroll Lee Ashburn. “Do you Remember?” is a at the Lancaster County Republi- Dinner celebrates the life and ding on some outstanding items.” community service of the museum. cans’ Reagan Day Dinner March leadership of the late President To donate items, contact Clin- 15 at the Indian Creek Yacht and Ronald Reagan, said Clingan. gan at 435-2198. Readers respond Country Club, 362 Club Drive, “This dinner is in its 18th year. The cost of the dinner is $45 Regarding a recent photo of a Joyce Kent graduated in 1943. Kilmarnock. That longevity attests to its popu- per person. To make a reserva- Watch Station at Edwardsville and Regarding a photo of a swim party The dinner will begin with larity here in the Northern Neck tion, send a check payable to the subsequent discussion, Lela Bouldin appearing February 19, McClelland a social period at 5:30 p.m. A community,” she said. Lancaster County Republican Tomlin recalled there also was an identified the folks in the photo, buffet dinner will follow at 7 p.m. “We are honored to have such Committee to Lancaster County “Observation Post” in the middle of from left, (front row) Mae Diller, Lula Lancaster County Republican distinguished speakers as former Republican Committee, P.O. Box Wicomico Church. Whitaker and Addie Belle Diller; (next Committee Chairman Sue Clin- Gov. Gilmore, Congressman Wit- 1215, Kilmarnock, VA 22482 Regarding a recent photo of row) ? Christopher, Linda Dillar, Mervin Wicomico High School, Harding Selby Christopher and Ernest Harding Sr. McClelland reported the picture did To comment on “Do you Lt. Gov. Northam to speak at ‘Dining with Dems’ not show all of the class of 1942 and Remember?” photos, call Ashburn, Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam will Bobbie Ball, Charlotte Ann Russell and 296-0930. or contact the newspaper. Northam grew up working be the featured guest speaker on the Chesapeake Bay. He is at the annual Lancaster County a graduate of Virginia Military Democratic Committee’s Dining Institute and Eastern Virginia with Dems Dinner March 15 at Medical School. He served eight YESTERYEAR Los Portales Mexican Restau- years of active duty in the U.S. rant, 625 North Main Street, Army, treating injured solders in (Reprints from the February 24, 1905, issue A Washington Tea Party (not the Boston Kilmarnock. Doors will open at Desert Storm. of the Virginia Citizen) one) was engaged at the Chesapeake Academy 4 p.m. and the dinner will follow He has a pediatric medical Wednesday night by faculty and students. at 5 p.m. practice in Norfolk. He teaches White Plymouth Rock rooster wanted by Fish And Oyster Notes The Dining with Dems Dinner at Eastern Virginia Medical The State Board of Fisheries has awarded “L”, care of Citizen’s office. is an opportunity for local Dem- School and serves as a volunteer the contract for furnishing metal oyster tubs to Skating all over Carter’s creek - miles of ocrats to rekindle connections director at the Edmarc Hospice the Smith-Courtney Company, Richmond. it - was indulged in it last week, the condition and recharge during the lull in for Children in Portsmouth. Some reports say quantities of oysters have of the ice on Saturday being the best for years. Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam political action, reported acting Elected lieutenant governor been winter-killed, that is, frozen on their Mason brothers and Messick brothers built and chairman Nick Magnani. added Magnani. in November 2013, his priori- beds. This, however, just yet cannot be veri- successfully operated two ice boats. Attendees from neighboring For planning purposes, attend- ties are economic development, fied. It will take some weeks to find out. counties are urged to attend, said ees are asked to RSVP Marilyn women’s health, early childhood Some days ago some fishermen made a hole White Stone Magnani. With the 2015 Gen- McGlamary at m.mcglamary@ education and development in the ice near the mouth of the Nomini Creek Meeting of the Anti-Saloon League, to have eral Assembly session winding gmail.com by March 11 with and meaningful mental health in Westmoreland County, and succeeded in been held last Monday, was postponed on down, Lt. Gov. Northam can name(s) and dinner selections. reform—priorities which he getting fifty bushels of the fine fish, mostly of account of bad weather until Monday next, provide a recap from the per- The fee is $20 per person. There pursued as a senator and now in the white perch variety. 2:30 p.m., at Poplar Neck chapel. spective of the executive branch, will be a cash bar. the executive branch. A few days previous to the closing of navi- C. S. Dunton, esq., Mrs. Eliza James, Mrs. gation on the Potomac, a man named Taylor, W. C. Chilton and Mrs. L. Simmons are among who works on a small seine, among other fish the recent sick. caught six herring. The lot was shipped to New Although Elder Whitley could not get here York and the herring sold for ten cents each. the Quarterly Meeting at the Methodist church The annual report of the State Board of on Wednesday was a pleasant and successful Fisheries, as submitted by the board in Nor- one. All reports were exceedingly favorable. folk Thursday, shows the following: It cost the DR. CROSS State $20,386.76 to maintain the oyster navy, Millenbeck consisting of three steamers and schooner, for Bruce Cottingham, of Ottoman, was seen the year. The net revenue of the State from here last week. served his country the products of the sea, collected in licenses A. West has moved from his home near here and fines, amounted to $48,688.71. The net into a house on Town’s creek belonging to W. revenue for the last three years show a gradual H. Warren. all around the world. increase. The operating expenses for the last Carroll Dunaway who has been in the year were $24,044.74. The total revenues to United States Army for several years, has the State for seventy-eight months amount to returned to Merry Point and is the guest of his $370,249.74, and the total expenses during brother, W. F. Dunaway. the same period $152,164.08. Virginia, during Mrs. C. M. Beane visited her sister, Mrs. W. the last six years, has been enriched from the E. Howard at Whealton (Morattico) last week. sea products of her Tidewater by the sum of Sheriff Chowning was seen in this place on $217,485.65. Saturday last. Miss Pearl Dix, who has been at Mollusk Irvington for some time, has returned to her home at E. F. Thompson is adding two more bay- Irvington. windows to his store. (Transcribed by Stephen A. Redd, volunteer District Anti-Saloon League will meet next of the Mary Ball Washington Museum and Monday 2:30 p.m. at Poplar Neck. Library)
Delegate’s Report by Del. Margaret Ransone
e are now six weeks into the 2015 gives first responders and the general Wsession and “sine die” is just around public more access to naloxone, a life- the corner. In recent weeks, the General saving drug that reverses heroin and opiate Assembly has been working to address this overdoses. This bill also provides immunity year: drug abuse and the dangers it poses to someone who administers this substance here in Virginia. in good faith to someone who is overdosing Legislators have long recognized the on opiates. threat posed by serious narcotics like Another piece of legislation, HB1500, Now he’s helping people heroin and other opiates, but in recent urges individuals who are aware of over- years, deaths and overdoses from these sub- doses to report those situations. The bill, right here in our own community. stances have surged in the Commonwealth. which passed the House unanimously, Between 2011 and 2013, heroin-related clarifies that an individual cannot be deaths more than doubled in Virginia. The prosecuted for seeking medical attention Board-certified general surgeon Wirt W. Cross, Jr., MD, has lives most often lost to these tragedies are or treatment for a drug-related overdose. individuals in their late 20s and early 30s, While criminal prosecution of drug users performed difficult surgeries under equally difficult conditions but the effects of these losses always devas- serves as an important deterrent, individu- during service in the U.S. Navy. tate families and entire communities. als should not be afraid to report overdoses We hear a lot about synthetic marijuana to protect themselves from minor posses- in our area and have seen the tobacco shops sion charges. Now as he and his family return to the area, he’s bringing his that sell these substances spread, but the Heroin is not just confined to the urban increase in heroin use poses significantly underground anymore. This drug, and capabilities – and his belief that surgery is a calling – to the more risk. Heroin is a dangerous opiate, other opiates, reach deep into communities people of the Northern Neck. Dr. Cross could have practiced and because of its addictive nature has one across the state, including both rural and of the highest potentials for abuse of any suburban areas. general surgery, including hernia repair, gastrointestinal narcotic. Virginia has taken steps in the Teenagers and young adults with great procedures and vascular surgery, just about anywhere. past to keep opiates off the streets. This upbringings and bright futures can find year we built on that foundation in several themselves making mistakes that carry He chose to come here. To make an appointment with bills that tighten and encourage use of the immense risks. We all would like to believe Dr. Cross, please call Riverside Surgical Specialists at state’s prescription-monitoring program. that our loved ones could never be tempted The program uses prescription data to help to try such a dangerous substance, but the 804-443-6232. identify and deter the illegitimate use of truth is we may never know until it is too dangerous prescription drugs. late. The reality is we may never completely I urge you to speak openly with your eradicate these substances from our com- loved ones about the real dangers of heroin munities. For that reason, when overdoses and other opiates. To learn more about happen, we must provide our first respond- these substances, visit the National Institute 8ETTELERRSGO,SWTMXEP ers with the tools they need to save lives. on Drug Abuse at drugabuse.gov/drugs- I was pleased to support HB1458, which abuse/heroin. riversideonline.com