SSentinel.com Serving Middlesex County and adjacent areas of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck since 1896 Vol. 117, No. 2 Urbanna, Virginia 23175 • April 14, 2011 Two Sections • 75¢ Another debate brewing in town

appearance. An architect, Riddick Public hearing on offered free assistance in design- fi rehouse addition ing features that could make the building more attractive. set for tonight Urbanna Mayor Don Richwine said at Friday’s work session of the town council that HARB can only by Tom Chillemi make “recommendations” regard- ing a building. The Middlesex Volunteer Fire Design guidelines Department (MVFD) plans to add Richwine, who also serves as a three-bay addition to its existing town administrator, wrote a staff fi rehouse in Urbanna. report for HARB on the fi rehouse The proposed addition has addition. Richwine cited a sec- a four-foot brick facade at the tion of the town’s historic district bottom, but has metal sides and “design guidelines,” which recom- roof. mends “designing new additions Flipped on Route 33 On April 6, following a public in a manner that makes clear what hearing, the Urbanna Historic is historic and what is new.” The driver of the Dodge Caliber above, a 22-year-old Middlesex woman, was able to walk away Architectural Review Board Further, Richwine’s report after her vehicle overturned in the median of Route 33 on Monday about 11 a.m. According to State (HARB) issued a certifi cate of quotes the guidelines stating, Police, the driver was westbound near Curves at Locust Hill when the car ran off the road, over- appropriateness. However, on “Design for the new work may be corrected, overturned and came to rest with the front of the car sticking in the eastbound lane. The April 11, town resident Bob Calves contemporary.” driver is charged with driving under the infl uence of drugs (DUID). appealed HARB’s decision to the The staff report notes there are Urbanna Town Council. Calves’ two steel buildings in the neigh- appeal states, “The present fi re borhood of the fi rehouse—one station building and the proposed on Grace Street, which houses a addition is the signature building law offi ce and beauty salon, and as seen when entering town from another building off Grace Street Proposed redistricting the west. Its appearance is critical that houses the Central Middlesex in setting the tone of the charac- Volunteer Rescue Squad. ter of the town. The [proposed] However, according to a town addition as presently approved by historic overlay map, neither of jeopardizes seats of two HARB falls far short. The HARB these steel buildings is in the his- erred in not addressing the overall toric district. appearance of the project.” Richwine’s report recommends Calves’ appeal notes the plan is that HARB approve the fi rehouse school board members incomplete because no landscap- design. ing plan was submitted. Calves’ appeal argues, “The pro- by Larry S. Chowning supervisors has proposed dividing seats. Although the HARB vote was posed addition is out of character the county into fi ve districts, and “I’m still not totally sure how it 5-0, HARB board member Chris with the present structure and the The possibility of the Middlesex each district would have one repre- will work,” said Culley, who rec- Riddick indicated he had concerns County Board of Supervisors cre- sentative. ommended the redistricting pro- about the fi rehouse addition’s (See Firehouse, page A10) ating two new voting districts has A public hearing on the redis- posal to supervisors. at least two school board members tricting proposal is scheduled for Culley indicated Harrow and wondering whether they will be Tuesday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. Shores will probably be allowed eligible to run for offi ce in Novem- The proposed redistricting is in to complete the two years left on Smoke alarm alerted ber. response to 2010 census data, their four-year terms, and Hurd School board members Beth and county administrator Charles and Walton will not be on the Hurd of Deltaville and Lee Walton Culley noted the year after a census school board at the end of 2011. family to burning house of Urbanna are up for re-election is taken is the only time new voting “I’ve asked county attorney Mike this November. Hurd lives in Pine- districts can be considered and old Soberick for an offi cial decision, by Tom Chillemi room and threw things out the top District and Walton lives in ones changed. but I’ve not heard from him yet,” window to Dillon on the ground. Saluda District. Hartfi eld District and Harmony said Culley. Surviving a house fi re takes Mrs. Clarkson had assumed Also currently representing Pine- Village District would be the two At the school board meeting planning—and some luck. Clint escaped by using the stairs. top District is Garland Harrow of new districts created under the pro- Monday night, Walton said, “I Ramona Clarkson of Wake can It was nearly a fatal mistake. Deltaville, and also currently repre- posal. However, no current school think it was a convenient time to do attest to that. With the upstairs window open, senting Saluda District is Richard board member lives in either of it with regards to the supervisors, On the morning of April 2, Mrs. the stairwell had become like a Shores of Urbanna. Both of these these new districts. but I don’t think they even consid- Clarkson was rousted from sleep chimney, choking with hot, acrid school board members have two If the fi ve-district plan is adopted, ered what it was going to do to the by her son Clint, yelling that the smoke. “The smoke was so bad I more years to serve on four-year it would leave both Harrow and school board. I don’t think anybody house was on fi re. couldn’t see,” she said. terms they were elected to in 2009. Hurd in the new Pinetop District has given it any consideration.” Directly under Mrs. Clarkson’s Trying to feel her way down the Middlesex currently has three and both Shores and Walton in the The fi ve-district redistricting bedroom, the living room was stairs, she tripped on the third step districts with two board members new Saluda District. Since each plan does not impact any of the fi ve burning, belching thick smoke and tumbled down the remaining representing both Pinetop and of these districts would have only members of the board of supervi- that swirled into her bedroom 10 steps. Mrs. Clarkson, 48, was Saluda districts, and one board one board seat, school offi cials sors. Each current member would when Clint opened her door. able to get up and get out of the member representing Jamaica Dis- are puzzled on which board mem- Clint, 20, and his brother house even though she would trict. However, the county board of bers would be entitled to those two (See Redistricting, page A10) Dillon, 19, had been watching TV later learn she’d hurt her hip and upstairs when the smoke alarm left arm. “I was in such a panic I blasted. They ran downstairs didn’t know I’d hurt myself,” she and used three fi re extinguishers said. Bay Aging directors ignore state law; trying to stop the fi re. She made it to the rear of the Dillon bolted upstairs, got his house to meet with her sons. The cell phone and called 911. He family had a fi re plan, but in the claim fi scal issues are being addressed then went outside and put a ladder panic of the moment, things fell to his brother’s second-story bed- apart, said Mrs. Clarkson. by Audrey Thomasson business in secret. Board members Information Act (FOIA). During room at the back of the house, Clint and Dillon broke out a emerged from a two-hour closed both board meetings, treasurer away from the fi re. front window and fought the fi re The Bay Aging board of direc- session and voted to approve per- Bill Reisner made the motions to Meanwhile Clint alerted his tors last Thursday again chose to sonnel matters identifi ed only as enter closed sessions to discuss mother and then went to his bed- (See Fire, page A3) defy Virginia law after conducting those “discussed in closed ses- “personnel and personnel-related sion.” matters.” When the board returned The motion was identical to one to open session Reisner’s motion approved at an emergency meet- stated: “I move that the personnel ing on February 25. Agency presi- and personnel-related matters dis- dent Allyn Gemerek and his wife, cussed in the closed session of the vice president Kay Sheldon, have board of directors of Bay Aging be not returned to work since that approved. . . .” session. The minutes from that According to attorney Alan meeting do not include a com- Gernhardt at the FOIA Advisory ment that Gemerek made after the Council of the General Assem- closed session. He told the board bly, the motions both to enter a that his family was in the midst of closed session and to take action an emergency health issue so he in open session must be clear as to didn’t care what action the board the subject and purpose. “A gen- took against him, or if he lost his eral reference is not suffi ciently job. satisfactory,” he said. “Was that Afterward, board chairman motion defi cient? Yes. But I would Jimmie Carter and Bay Aging not expect them to change until attorney B.H.B. Hubbard refused someone sues them.” to answer questions on the vote or Even the board’s own consultant whether they expected Gemerek on the law, attorney Bob Barry of and Sheldon to return to Bay Kaufman & Canoles in Hampton, Aging. confi rmed that the board’s Feb- Gemerek did not return phone ruary 25 motion lacked enough calls by press time on Tuesday. detail to satisfy the law. According to reports issued to Independent investigation board members at the February In February, Carter indicated Local artists gather 25 meeting, over two-thirds of there would be an independent Bay Aging’s $15.7 million annual investigation into issues stemming Artist Andrea Pinter (center) discusses her portrait of children with admirer Judy Mansfi eld funding is from federal, state from two separate audits of Bay (right) and photographer Amy Wright Maloney during the Meet Your Local Artists event, and local government sources. 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6 PAGE PAGE In side In A2 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • April 14, 2011 opinion one woman’s opinion letters to the editor Brush Up Your Shakespeare! when it alteration finds.” Or “Rough winds ‘Let’s stop do shake the darling buds of May!” He Only in Letters to the Editor may Urbanna, Va.— Last week I wrote of the not exceed 400 words. development of the English language to saw no reason for boyfriends to be lurking Urbanna could this outrage’ about the house for he was sure that none There is a limit of two let- a melting pot of words from many other ters per person, per month. languages and its recent spurt in use to could quote even a line of Shakespeare and this happen To the Editor: were, therefore, quite worthless. Email letters to editor@ The proposed Middlesex become the number one language spoken ssentinel.com. on Earth. This week I write of one of the One day Father put an announcement To the Editor: County budget uses funds major writers in the English language, Wil- in the local newspaper that there would The Middlesex Volunteer from all taxpayers, includ- liam Shakespeare, a man whose multitude be a meeting of the “Hamlet Club” at our Fire Department (MVFD) in No offshore ing those living inland, to of works was a major reason why English house. Three people came to the meeting, Urbanna has received oppo- dredge “Corps Creeks.” is a language so rich in vocabulary, images all relatives. How we laughed. But that was sition to the construction of drilling in These creeks, some of and well-used idioms even today. my first insight that maybe not everyone on a 3-bay addition to the exist- which have been specifi- Shakespeare, considered a genius for earth loved the Great Bard. ing building. The addition Virginia cally named in the budget his work, is one of the most prolific and Even if you don’t read Shakespeare, will house modern appara- work sessions, were on a list beloved writers in the world. His work is chances are your speech is filled with his tus that the current building To the Editor: established many decades so beautifully crafted, his understanding of idioms. Expressions such as, “It’s Greek cannot accommodate. The In the March 24 issue ago by the Corps of Engi- human nature so uncannily profound, his to me,” “Good riddance!” “It has vanished construction, which is due of the Sentinel, Congress- neers as project creeks. They vocabulary so incredibly rich into thin air,” “I refuse to to take place next month, man Rob Wittman wrote a were, at the time, important that even today (almost 500 budge!” “played fast and has been stopped because an “Report From Congress,” to the business and economy years after his death) to be loose,” “insisted on fair play,” appeal has been filed. informing the public of cer- of the county. considered truly literate one “knitted your brows,” it was Please come to the Plan- tain issues currently taking Today, only three creeks, must have some knowledge “too much of a good thing,” ning Commission meeting place. One of these issues Broad, Jackson and Urbanna, of his works, no matter what “had seen better days,” or he tonight, Thursday, April was increasing energy pro- have significant commercial culture one comes from in “lived in a fool’s paradise,” 14, at 7 p.m. in the council duction in Virginia. activity. Spending general the world. “sent you packing!” was “as chambers of the Town of Congressman Wittman tax funds to dredge creeks, So how is your Shake- dead as a doornail,” “an eye- Urbanna to show your sup- touches on three different especially those without speare? Do you need a little sore,” “laughing stock” “the port of the fire department types of energy production major business activity, to brushing up? Shakespeare devil incarnate,” “a stony and the invaluable services that he would like Virginia benefit individual waterfront may not be taught in schools hearted villain,” “bloody it provides to the town resi- to take advancing steps in: property owners is not good to the extent it once was. To minded,” or “a blinking dents as well as the entire the first is offshore drilling; governance. The supervi- rectify this one must make idiot,” and “by jove!” “tut! Saluda Magisterial District. the second is wind power; sors talk about later passing the Bard of Stratford on Avon tut!” “for goodness sake!” Your support is greatly and the third is nuclear an ordinance to define the a part of life-long learning “tongue tied,” “a tower of appreciated. plants. use of the funds is getting and pick up his books and by Mary strength,” “hoodwinker,” “in Ray Burch Jr. While I am all for the cart before the horse. read them on your own. a pickle,” “clear out bag and Chief, MVFD advances in wind power, They may have already cre- The Ohio Public Schools Wakefield Buxton baggage,” “lie low until the Urbanna I must say that I feel dif- ated a legal mess by naming (where I attended in the crack of doom,” “one fell ferent towards nuclear certain creeks to be dredged 1950s) included curricula of “Romeo and swoop,” “without rhyme or reason,” “what power and drilling. With with the funds. Juliet” in the 8th grade, “Macbeth” in the the dickens,” “it’s all one to me,” you are The reasons the Deepwater Horizon oil No money should be set 10th grade and “Julius Caesar” in my senior quoting Shakespeare. for the decline spill of 2010, and the cur- aside in advance. If a creek year, but I’m not sure if this still holds. In Favorite quotes come from “Hamlet,” rent devastation in Japan needs to be dredged, money college I read “Hamlet” in freshman Eng- “Macbeth,” and “Julius Caesar” include “to of Urbanna after the earthquake and can be borrowed and a spe- lish and so loved this beautifully-written be or not to be,” “there’s something rotten subsequent explosion of a cial taxing district can be play that I enrolled in several all-Shake- in the state of Denmark!” “the play’s the To the Editor: nuclear plant, it has become established so only those speare courses and made it a lifetime goal thing!” “et tu, Brute?” “yon Cassius has a In response to last week’s obvious that these cannot who benefit pay for it. If the to read the remainder of his plays and son- lean and hungry look!” “the lady doth pro- Letter to the Editor titled be considered safe means dredging is deemed to ben- nets. Reading Shakespeare is a great boost test too much, methink,” “my kingdom for “Wondering Why?”, I of energy production. The efit the county as a whole for one’s vocabulary. a horse!” “out, out damned spot!” “tomor- feel as if most people in Gulf of Mexico is still suf- then all taxpayers can add Relishing Shakespeare came naturally row and tomorrow and tomorrow,” are all Middlesex know most of fering from the effects of to the monies raised from because Father, a first-generation Ameri- expressions I use as much as possible in my the reasons for the Urbanna the oil spill, economical and those individuals and busi- can and Anglophile to his ears, quoted everyday conversation with the dogs. (Lady decay/decline or whatever environmentally. In Japan, nesses who would directly Shakespeare at every opportunity as I was always cocks her head in rapt interest but you wish to call it. the nuclear explosion has benefit. It is important that growing up in Vermilion. Father was quite the not so literate Lord sleeps on.) The number one reason death tolls still rising and those who benefit pay for a character. He stated with humor (but also A Broadway musical, “Kiss me Kate” has been the selfish, anti- a constant fear of what will dredging, not inland taxpay- with some serious belief) the English Bible was written around the Bard’s comic play, business, anti-progress, happen next. ers. was not the King James Version at all, “The Taming of the Shrew.” A hilarious actions of the town council Personally, I do not want Last year we had a huge but rather the complete works of William song advises men to “Brush up your Shake- over the past 15-plus years to see these things happen tax increase to pay for the Shakespeare! speare . . . start quoting him now, brush up or more. The council con- in Virginia. If the state were monies wasted on a sewer How many times did I hear him greet your Shakespeare and the women you will tinues to follow a policy of to start drilling offshore, plant that would ben- the morning with . . . “But look, the morn wow! “ ignorance. It has created and an accident similar to efit only certain property in russet mantle clad walks o’er the dew Who knows if today’s women still go for many legal fights and made the Deepwater Horizon took owners. This dredging thing of yon high eastward hill!” As a teenager Shakespeare? Next time follow the song’s issues out of so many petty place, it would completely is another boondoggle that I never broke up with a boyfriend when advice . . . “if your blonde won’t respond things, which has left a bad devastate the most diverse benefits wealthy creek-front Father didn’t wring his hands and gleefully when you flatter ‘er . . . tell her what Tony taste in many past residents’ estuary in the world, the property owners. If these recite, (he was glad to see all boyfriends told Cleopater-er!” ©2011. and visitors’ mouths. Chesapeake Bay. The same funds are eliminated, the depart), “Love is not love which alters Council members have type of scenario goes for the tax rate could actually be fought residents who put nuclear plants of Virginia. lowered by half a cent. Or up a simple and attrac- In his article, the Con- the funds could be used for tive picket fence, created a gressman says, “the Gov- things that would benefit a letters to the editor very unfriendly sign at each ernor pointed out that larger part of the public. entrance to town ($200 extra Virginia is not located on I urge taxpayers to contact America’s true the Spanish American War, Huck Finn fine for speeding), ran The a fault line”; I would have their county supervisors to where President McKinley H&H Distributing Co. out to go against this statement express their opinion as to goal in Libya? and the yellow journalists in Middlesex of town, fought the origi- and say to the Congressman the use of general tax rev- hyperbolized the sinking of nal Boathouse Restaurant, that there are actually sev- enues to benefit creek-front To the Editor: the “Maine” near Cuba, ulti- To the Editor: tried to twist arms of res- eral fault lines in Virginia— property owners. I also urge Recently, President mately causing us to partake As an ex-student of taurants in many instances Lakeside Fault, Spotsylvania attendance at the budget Obama acquiesced to air in the war to end Spain’s tyr- Middlesex High School during various Oyster Fes- Fault, Hylas Fault, to name public hearing at 7:30 p.m. raids on Libya to promote anny over the Cubans. The coming to Christchurch tivals and other events to a few. In fact, one of the two on Tuesday, April 19, to a no-fly zone, protecting actual reason for this war School, I have seen a change get a piece of the beer sales, nuclear plants, North Anna, express your opinion. Let’s Libya from the tyranny of was for the United States to in the themes of educa- complained about the very lies approximately 20 miles stop this outrage! dictator Moammar Gadhafi. gain better access to the eco- tion. One of these themes nice high-dollar wreckers north of the Quaternary Bob Calves This tyranny included Gad- nomic riches in Cuba, like explored at my new school that the past owner of the Fault area. Urbanna hafi comparing his people to cocoa and sugar. is confronting the racist and Exxon station had parked I do agree with Congress- rats and saying that he would In World War I America cruel history that is Ameri- on his station property (he man Wittman that we should “show no mercy,” making went to war over the Zim- can slavery. We are study- then sold and left town), “apply advanced science to the threat of going door-to- merman Telegraph sent by ing this history through imposed an unreasonable the fullest,” but maybe we door to inflict punishment on Germany, but really the Mark Twain’s unedited ver- food tax, demonstrated par- should apply those sciences Council his own people. reason for war was to gain sion of Huckleberry Finn. tiality in numerous deci- to creating new, cleaner With Gadhafi closing in on our reputation of “the world’s The editing of this book has sions related to paint colors and safer ways to produce to consider Benghazi, a rebel stronghold, savior,” and to help out our become a prominent issue of structures and/or the energy, like wind power. Obama had to make a deci- allies, seeing as how almost in America today as many design of structures with Moreover, let us remem- sion, let them suffer a massa- all the allied powers had lost schools have refused to use their various home-grown ber the words of Gaylord condo SUP cre or intervene. So, Obama, all their economy fighting, the book because of its use clone appointed boards Nelson: “The ultimate test being the nation’s noble Pres- while giving a substantial of the “N-Word.” (they approve something of man’s conscience may be application ident, had this to say, “It was amount to the United States On recollection of my here for a friendly face; his willingness to sacrifice not in our national interest to for supplies. time at Middlesex High, I disapprove the same thing something today for future An application to con- let that happen. I refused to So is Obama really being cannot remember Huckle- two blocks away), and have generations whose words of vert Liberty at Compass let that happen. And so, nine honest with the American berry Finn ever being on an attitude that Urbanna thanks will not be heard.” Quay Hotel to condomini- days ago, after consulting the people when he claims to go any student’s reading list. is better than the rest of Allie Palmore ums is on the agenda for bipartisan leadership of Con- to war for Libya’s freedom, Being a southern county, Middlesex County. Urbanna the monthly town council gress, I authorized military or is he trying to incite jin- Middlesex has deep roots in It is past time that this meeting on Monday, April action to stop the killing.” goism, promote the welfare slavery and the racism that town changes, becomes 18, at 7 p.m. The current While this sounds sweet, of the economy, or even to came with it. Plantations friendly, and stops all the application seeks to rezone serene, and noble of America, become better allied to the in Middlesex owned slaves legislating. Leave the dogs Administrators the property and asks for a is this really the way America oppressed? and racism has come with alone—let the county come and go Special Use Permit (SUP). thinks when it comes to mili- Brandon Byrd this presence of slavery. animal warden handle bad However, in an April tary interventions? Look at Christchurch The Middlesex County dogs, not the friendly harm- To the Editor: 2 letter to the Town of Court recorded that Rever- less dogs. This world could In the past 15 years, Urbanna, architect Herman end Samuel Gray of Christ use more friendly dogs and Middlesex County has seen Beckstoffer of Oyster Church Parish whipped less town council members, at least seven acting school Harbor Urbanna LLC asks an escaped slave to death attorneys and administrators superintendents and a near council to consider the orig- during the first half of the costing taxpayer money, and doubling of the administra- inal SUP application, which Published in the Interest of the Territory 18th century. The court did creating messes, lawsuits, tive staff. We have watched did not seek rezoning. not sentence Reverend Gray and grief. superintendents come here What action, if any, will Lying South of the Rappahannock River to murder, as the court did Remove the seven or only to pad their resumes be determined by the town not consider the slave to be eight people in town who and move on. council at Monday night’s RAPPAHANNOCK PRESS, INC., Publisher a human being. keep causing the decay to During this same time meeting. This racism is still pres- grow and who have ruined frame, there have been many At last week’s work ses- Frederick A. Gaskins, President and Publisher ent in Middlesex today. the Oyster Festival with school employees who have sion of town council, David Elizabeth Lee C. Gaskins, Secretary/Treasurer I can remember seeing a strict rules. lived here in the county and Dew, who is handling sales John Thomas Hardin, Editor racist joke written on a Members of town coun- remained loyal to the system and marketing of the pro- chalkboard the week after cil (while it may have some throughout. It seems to me posed condos, said a new Staff: Larry S. Chowning and Tom Chillemi, General Assignment Reporters; Deborah President Obama’s election. newer members who were that we have created admin- application adhering to the Confronting this deep- not part of some of these istrative positions includ- town code, including public Haynes, Advertising Manager; Maeghaen Goss and Wendy Payne, Advertising Representa- rooted racism is the only past wrongs) should all ing some redundancy of the access, will be submitted. tives; Julie H. Burwood, Art Director; Joe Gaskins, Graphic Designer; Peggy Baughan, way to eradicate it. Huckle- resign, and all the boards highest paid. At the same Dew said developer Jack Circulation and Classified Manager; Connie G. Walton, Compositor; and Geanie Longest, berry Finn is a perfect way and committees be dis- time we have kept teachers Hanky has withdrawn from Customer Accounts Manager. to get face to face with the solved. Better yet, take on edge, wondering if their the project, but Beckstoffer issue, and address it on a whatever steps that can be jobs are secure, and “saving plans to move forward with The Southside Sentinel (USPS 504-080) is published each Thursday except Christmas personal basis with each taken to dissolve the town money” on the backs of our an application that meets the week. Periodicals postage paid at Urbanna, Va. 23175. Subscriptions: $24 per year in student. The edited version and have this place simply hardest workers. town code. Middle Peninsula Counties and $30 per year elsewhere. will not be enough. The be Urbanna, and be under Please ask your school Beckstoffer has a pend- Phone, Fax and Email: Phone: (804) 758-2328; Fax: (804) 758-5896; only way to progress toward the care and control of the board to run a more efficient ing contract to buy the hotel Editorial: [email protected]; Advertising: [email protected]; Classifieds: this eradication of racism county board of supervi- system from the top down, from the Bank of Lancaster. [email protected]; Subscriptions: [email protected] and is to confront it with all of sors. This is needed as soon instead of the reverse. website: www.ssentinel.com. its atrocities, including the as it can be accomplished. For more information, “N-Word.” Once done, businesses will see Code of Virginia 22.1- Postmaster: Send address changes to Southside Sentinel, P.O. Box 549, Urbanna, Va. 23175 Owen Holt return. 253.13:2. Visit Pluck, Perseverance and Progress Christchurch School Jerry Dunford Bill Bess Remlik Topping SSentinel.com April 14, 2011 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A3 MHS auditorium to be named for Betty Chowning by Larry S. Chowning example that you don’t have to be a CEO of a major Betty Chowning, a former corporation to make a dif- music teacher at Middlesex ference in the lives of thou- High School, will have the sands of people, said Taylor. high school auditorium “By doing this, her legacy named in her honor by the will live on,” he said. Middlesex County School Jane Mason, Mrs. Chown- Board. ing’s daughter, said music Mrs. Chowning was a is the universal language chorus and music teacher in and during the early years the county school system for of school integration “my 29 years, most of which were mother used music to bridge at Middlesex High School. the gap between black and At a school board meeting white. There is no color Jack Miller (standing at right), chairman of the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors, thanked all of the Monday night, David Taylor, when it comes to a voice. people (above) who helped fight a forest fire in Jamaica in February that burned 524 acres. Miller also thanked a 1982 graduate of MHS “She taught us all tech- those who provided and donated services to help the firemen during the ordeal. (Photo by Larry Chowning) and a former student of Mrs. nique, respect, responsibility Chowning, presented peti- and hard work—all things tions with nearly 1,000 sig- that I personally have carried natures asking that the board with me to my classroom as Firemen, community thanked name the auditorium the a teacher,” said Mason. “We “Mrs. Betty Allen Chowning learned our lessons well Auditorium.” from her.” In addition to being a music At the end of the public for fighting Feb. 19 forest fire teacher, Mrs. Chowning was comment period, the school MHS senior class sponsor board recognized Mrs. by Larry S. Chowning iliary, Lower Middlesex The supervisors further gest, Bobby Wilson, T.O. for many years. She oversaw Chowning for all she con- (Deltaville), Hartfield, recognized the following Longest Farms, George graduation, the junior and tributed to the county school The Middlesex County Middlesex (Urbanna), for providing services to D. Ellis Inc., David Law, senior prom, and the annual system and music. The board Board of Supervisors pre- Mathews, Central King the citizens of Middlesex Tony Jones, Steve Hast- Mr. Charger Contest, which voted unanimously to name sented a resolution on April and Queen, Tappahannock- County above and beyond ings, Church View Septic, was an annual fundraiser the auditorium in her honor. 5 to the dedicated volun- Essex, White Stone and the scope of their normal Charles Whitlock, Warren that was started at the high Board chairman Beth Hurd teers, citizens and busi- Kilmarnock, as well as the duties: Ranger Joe Hickey Rainier, American Red school in 1968 and lasted said there would be a presen- nesses who came together in Middlesex Sheriff’s Office, and the Boy Scouts of Cross, Mike Blue, Bo and throughout her career. tation to Mrs. Chowning at a times of emergency during Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary America at Jamaica, Bill Kristal Reiner, Christian Mrs. Chowning is an later meeting. the February 19, 2011 wild- and crossing guards, Cen- Sawyer and Virginia Motor Foster, Union Shiloh Bap- fire in Jamaica District that tral Middlesex Volunteer Speedway, Sandy Powell tist Church and Hermitage burned 524 acres of forest Rescue Squad (Urbanna), and Big John’s Convenience Baptist Church. land. Middlesex County Volunteer Store, The Pilot House Res- “We have some of the Board chairman Jack Rescue Squad (Deltaville), taurant, Deltaville Market, finest and dedicated people Filling jury trial set Miller publicly recognized Virginia Department of Corbin Hall Farm, K.E. throughout our county and the volunteers and profes- Forestry, Virginia Depart- Gibson Logging, Brown beyond,” Miller said. “This A jury trial has been set covered in the squad’s finan- sionals associated with ment of Transportation, Croxton, Wayne Burch, board and the citizens of for August 17, 2011 to hear cial records by the squad’s volunteer fire departments Virginia State Police, and Montague Farms, Shan- Middlesex can’t thank you the case against G. Lewis accountant, who is a certi- from Upper Middlesex Nightingale Regional Air non Brincat, Peggy Perry, enough for all you did and Filling of Urbanna, who is fied public accountant. The (Water View) and its aux- Ambulance. Celia Collier, John Lon- all you do.” charged with five counts of indictments are the result of felony embezzlement. an investigation by the Vir- On March 28 a Middlesex ginia State Police. (Continued from page A1) Circuit Court Grand Jury Filling, who was the Fire . . . Jessie to indicted Filling with embez- Urbanna town administrator, Calling zling more than $50,000 town treasurer and zoning with water from a garden Clarkson. from the Central Middlesex administrator, resigned all hose. They sprayed water Hands Across Middlesex address Volunteer Rescue Squad of his positions on March until firefighters arrived. donated clothes, and the all chefs! (CMVRS) of Urbanna while 29. Urbanna Mayor Don Mrs. Clarkson praised the River Counties Chapter of Whether you’re a he was squad treasurer. Fill- Richwine is handling the quick response of the Lower the American Red Cross gourmet cook, bar- Tea Party ing was the CMVRS trea- Middlesex Volunteer Fire responded with financial administrator’s duties, with becue maestro or The Middlesex Tea Party surer from January 1, 2005 the exception of zoning Department of Deltaville assistance and support sandwich maker, we through December 31, with keeping the 100-year- for four adults with motel Patriots will meet Thurs- administrator. want your best reci- day, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. 2010. Filling has served in the old wooden house from accommodations. pes for publication Members of the rescue burning to the ground. The They have found another at the Cooks Corner Office Town of Urbanna govern- in the Rivah Visitor’s Complex on Route 33, three squad reported to police ment since 1990 and is a Clarksons had lived there house to rent on the same Guide. The first edition on December 21, 2010 that on Bush Park Road for 16 farm. miles east of Saluda. former mayor and town appears on newsstands Guest speaker Jim Jessie irregularities had been dis- council member. years. Mrs. Clarkson’s sister has Thursday, April 28. The Clarksons now face set up a relief fund where will discuss “Future Plan- This year’s guide will ning for Emergency Ser- financial hardship. Due to financial donations can be feature Rivah Reader her injuries, Mrs. Clarkson sent: EVB, P.O. Box 1937, vices and Public Safety in Recipes and anything Middlesex.” court news currently is not able to work Kilmarnock, VA 22482. goes—from your as a placement counselor Mrs. Clarkson said she’s The public is welcome to favorite picnic food to attend. For further informa- On April 5, 2011, six different Middlesex with the Virginia Depart- glad she changed her smoke elegant entrees, even Middlesex Circuit Court homeowners who advanced ment of Rehabilitative Ser- alarm batteries when day- tion contact Monica Sand- Grandma’s secret apple ers at 804-314-6638 or visit Judge R. Bruce Long sen- funds to Lee for construc- vices in Warsaw. She has light saving time started a pie recipe. tenced Morson Lee Jr., 49, tion work. Judge Long sen- held that job for 12 years. few weeks ago. And, she www.middlesexteapartypa- Send recipes to triots.org. of Farnham in Richmond tenced Lee on each of the The family was able to has this advice for every- [email protected] County for three counts of three felonies to five years, save a few things, but had one: “Check smoke alarms or editor@ssentinel. felony construction fraud suspending two years on no insurance. “People have and work on a fire plan. com by Wednesday, and five misdemeanors of each conviction on condi- been good, donating clothes You never think it’s going to April 20, and include The Sentinel violating the regulations tion of good behavior for 20 and furniture,” said Mrs. happen to you.” your name and place of governing a profession or years. Lee was sentenced residence. Your recipe news deadline occupation. The five misde- to 12 months on each of the could appear in the next meanors involved contract- five misdemeanors, with no issue of the Rivah! is noon on ing without a license. time suspended. The total Bay Aging . . . (Continued from page A1) Tuesdays. The offenses occurred in sentence is 20 years, with February, March, April and six years suspended and 14 meeting. While he contin- ing last week, Carter noted July of 2010 and involved years to serve. ued to maintain the board almost all of the concerns is taking the reports very raised in the audits have seriously and wants to pro- been resolved with the tect the public trust, Carter exception of the purchase of Budget hearing is Tuesday confirmed recently that a $20,000 vehicle without plans for the independent proper approval. He said all The Middlesex County the proposed $19.5 million investigation were scrapped expenses are now reviewed Board of Supervisors will FY12 county budget at 7:30 because the agency doesn’t by the finance commit- hold a public hearing on p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, have the funds. tee, personal use of agency in the historic courtroom at In an interview in Feb- vehicles no longer takes Saluda. ruary, however, Gemerek place, a consultant has con- The proposed budget calls identified an $800,000 ducted a review of agency NOW OPEN for no tax increases. reserve account from which salaries and compensation Home Decor Garden Items The proposed budget is he draws his bonuses. against industry standards, available for public review Gemerek said he built up employee policies have Regular & Seafarer Flags Pipe Art in the county administrator’s the fund over 33 years from been updated, and strategic office in Saluda. “private funds” which he planning is under way. “Rubbings” Prints Bay Buoys & More identified as profits from For more than 33 years, Medicaid and senior-living Bay Aging has operated as Sunday: 12 – 5pm apartments. a private, non-profit agency Mon. - Sat. 10am – 5pm When questioned about offering services for seniors Closed Tuesday All Easter using those funds for the and low-income families investigation, Carter said primarily in the 10 counties Come Sea Us! Bunnies there was no reason to con- of the Northern Neck and duct a separate investigation. Middle Peninsula. Carter 16527 Gen. Puller Hwy. • Deltaville “We believe that is being confirmed that in Gemerek’s 20% Off done by others,” he replied. absence, the agency is being “We will cooperate with any run by chief operating offi- (804)776-0075 other investigations.” cer Kathy Vesley-Massey. Carter would not give spe- MARSHALL’S DRUG cifics as to who else might URBANNA • 758-5344 be investigating the agency. Subscribe to the Audit issues addressed The board’s recent actions stem from two state audits conducted last year which Our Easter only recently were brought Enjoy the convenience of having local news delivered to your mailbox! to the board’s attention. The present to you: audits were critical of the For papers mailed to addresses in Middlesex, Essex, board for lack of oversight Mathews, Gloucester, King & Queen and Lancaster counties: $24 per year of Gemerek’s use of agency For papers mailed to addresses outside the counties listed above: $30 per year credit cards and his $231,000 All Baci Beads $5.00 compensation package, and Or subscribe to the PDF version and download the paper every week. $30 per year for not meeting its fidu- ciary responsibilities, spe- name ______email ______cifically not understanding agency financial documents address ______Bristow’s and allowing members of “Home of Gemerek’s family to co- city/state/zip ______Good Goods” sign checks. An audit of Established 1876 the weatherization program check enclosed payable to Southside Sentinel. For payment by credit card, please call. found more than $88,000 in R.S. Bristow Store • Urbanna, Va. • 758-2210 questionable charges to the federal housing program. 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on Harris Road at 9 a.m. 435-7669 Healthcare Decisions Day set for April 16 • Healthy Kids Day Join the Middlesex Family Saturday, April 16, has are not able to do so yourself. “National research shows YMCA from 9 a.m.–noon at the Middlesex Elemen- been declared National Officials at RW-C have that many people are not Community tary School for a morning of fun and excitement. Healthcare Decisions Day for routinely sponsored semi- aware of the importance of Calendar 776-0005 2011. The National Health- nars and information ses- advance directives or are care Decisions Day (NHDD) sions on advanced directives. unsure what these cover. • Northern Neck Computer Users Group Initiative is a collaborative Each fall the continuing care That’s why we are join- Brian Riley will demonstrate the 3D art form effort of national, state and community outside Irvington ing with national and state at 10 a.m. in the auditorium at Rappahannock community organizations presents a one-day program, organizations to publicize Westminster-Canterbury, Irvington committed to ensuring that “Voyages,” that helps people National Healthcare Deci- all adults with decision-mak- consider some of the issues sions Day as a means of • Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m. – Noon at Ware ing capacity in the United involved with aging. In bringing attention to the Academy. Children 8 and under. Bring your own States have the information conjunction with National need for everyone to con- Golden Memories — A Daffodil Exhibit is basket. Admission, one can of non-perishable food and opportunity to commu- Healthcare Decisions Day, sider these issues carefully.” on display at the Gloucester Museum of History which will be donated to the local food bank. nicate and document their RW-C is sending out word Additional information during April. Visitors can view a complete collection healthcare decisions. to all its residents, staff and about National Healthcare of Gloucester County daffodil posters as well as the • Spring Festival hosted by the Rappahannock Alice Coates, direc- families about the need to Decisions Day and about original paintings used for the 1987 and 1989 post- Civic Club to benefit its food bank from 2–4 p.m. at tor of Social Ser- develop advance directives advance directives can be ers. The museum is in the Botetourt Building, 6539 the clubhouse at Harmony Grove. Activities include vices at Rappahannock and keep them current. found at www.nhdd.org. Main Street, Gloucester. 693-1234 an Easter egg hunt, hay rides, cake walk, games, Westminster-Canterbury “We think it is impor- Individuals may also con- crafts, face painting and pictures with the Easter (RW-C), says it is important tant for everyone in our tact Coates by calling the • Paintings and Pottery — the Creative bunny. 815-8899 for people to be aware of the community to consider switchboard at RW-C, 438- Art of Rose Nygaard and Ed Ramsey at the benefits of providing advanced these issues,” said Coates. 4000. Rappahannock Art League (RAL) Studio Gallery in • Spaghetti Supper and Dessert Bar spon- care directives. Advance direc- Kilmarnock during April. 436-9309 sored by the Central Middlesex Volunteer Rescue tives are legal documents that Squad and Auxiliary from 5–7 p.m. at the squad let you convey your decisions Friends of Deltaville Library • Virginia’s 4 p.m. Burning Law is in effect. building in Urbanna. A gospel music concert fea- about end-of-life care ahead The law prohibits burning before 4 p.m. each day turing Linda and Steve Ransone will be at 7:30 p.m. of time. They allow you to plan annual bake sale April 23 until April 30 if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of 758-4717 communicate your wishes The annual Easter Bake should receive a phone call woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass to family, friends and health Sale sponsored by the this week. All baked goods or other flammable materials. • Italian Feast hosted by the Knights of Colum- care professionals. This often Friends of the Deltaville can be brought to the library bus at the Church of the Visitation on Rt. 3 in Top- avoids confusion at what can Library will be from 9 a.m.- or the church on Friday, ping. Seating begins at 5 p.m. 725-1656 be a very stressful time for noon on Saturday, April 23, April 22, from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, April 14 everyone. Advance directives at Philippi Christian Church The sale will be held rain or • Tax-Aide Volunteers will be at the Hands • Music in the Park by Second Chance at are also helpful when people next to Hurd’s in Deltaville. shine. Across Middlesex office in The Cryer Center at Deltaville Maritime Museum & Holly Point Nature become incapacitated, because Anyone wishing to bake All of the proceeds from 7485 General Puller Highway, Locust Hill to assist Park. 776-7200 they indicate who can make can sign up at the library. this sale buy new books for taxpayers with filing their 2010 income taxes. Call decisions for you when you Members of the Friends the Deltaville Library. Hands Across Middlesex at 758-2044 to request an • Virginia Motor Speedway Commonwealth appointment between 10:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. 100 - World of Outlaws Late Model Series World of LIQUIDATION SALE LIQUIDATION SALE LIQUIDATION SALE

Outlaws Late Models - B / C Mains. 6:30 – 11 p.m. LIQUIDATION SALE LIQUIDATION SALE LIQUIDATION SALE • Urbanna Business Association meets at 6 Jamaica. Rain date April 17. 758-1867 p.m. at Cross Street Coffee. Please note new meet- PUBLIC NOTICE ing time. Sunday, April 17 A slowing economy has resulted in the disunion of partners of one • Hands Across Middlesex meets at Saluda of the largest Oriental Rug Corporations in the DC metropolitan Friday, April 15 Baptist Church on Rt. 33. Prayer time starts at 2:45 area. A magnificent collection of Persian and Oriental rugs has • Social Workers: Communication; Under- p.m. The business meeting starts at 3:30 p.m. standing Behavioral Changes; Environ- been consigned to our company for liquidation preceding ment & Safety 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Rappahannock Community College (Warsaw Campus). Sponsored Monday, April 18 by the Alzheimer’s Association. Advanced registra- • Open Studio with Margaret Alderson and Lella 65% to 75% OFF tion is required. 758-6750 Lee Edwards, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery, 19 N. Main Street, Entire Inventory • The Landscape In Watercolor with Marga- Kilmarnock. 436-9309 ret Alderson, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Rappahannock Persian and Oriental Rugs Art League Studio Gallery, 19 N. Main Street, • John Mitchell Garden Club 1 p.m. at the Kilmarnock. 436-9309 clubhouse in Urbanna. Barbara Gillespie will lead COME TO THE LIQUIDATION SALE, NAME YOUR PRICE a workshop on pine cone decorations and club classifications: Tabriz, Nain, Kirman, silk and wool Kilim, Shiraz, • AARP Tax-Aide 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Mathews members will celebrate John Mitchell’s 300th birth- Tribal Village and Ciry carpets to be auctioned. Memorial Library. AARP Tax-Aide provides free tax day. FROM IRAN, PAKISTAN, INDIA, CHINA, TURKEY counseling, preparation and electronic filing for all taxpayers with middle and low income. There is no • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Saturday April 16 • 10 am-5pm age restriction for clients, and clients do not have Mid-Tidewater Chapter meets at 7 p.m. at Urbanna American Legion, Kilmarnock • 822 Waverly Ave. Rt. 609 Off Rt. 3 to be members of AARP. Baptist Church the third Monday of the month. 413-2505 Everything must go regardless of price. All are handmade oriental • Virginia Motor Speedway Commonwealth rugs. Thousands to choose from in all sizes 2x3 to 12x18, 12x26 & 100 - World of Outlaws Late Model Series World Between, runners from 2.6x8 up to 2.6x26 & Between of Outlaws Late Models - Practice, Time Trials and Wednesday, April 20 heats. 6:30 – 11 p.m. Jamaica. 758-1867 • Rivah Reader Recipes Due Whether you’re We BUY and exchange old rugs! Terms: Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, a gourmet cook, barbecue maestro or sandwich Discover, American Express maker, we want your best recipes for publication For INFO CALL 301-656-2990

Saturday, April 16 in the Rivah Visitor’s Guide. Send recipes to rivah@ SALE SALE LIQUIDATION SALE LIQUIDATION LIQUIDATION ALL IRANIAN RUGS WERE IMPORTED BEFORE EMBARGO • About Boating Safety Class offered by tge rrecord.com and include your name and place of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 62 of Deltaville residence. LIQUIDATION SALE LIQUIDATION SALE LIQUIDATION SALE from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge on Grace St. in Urbanna. 758-4053 • Middlesex County Public Schools Gifted Advisory Committee meets at 3:30 p.m. at the • Shooting Sports Camp a family-oriented school board office in the Cooks Corner Office camp sponsored by the Middlesex Sportsmen’s Complex, 2911 General Puller Hwy. The public is Hunt Club at the club shooting range at 1834 invited. Twiggs Ferry Road, Hartfield. The NRA Shooting Sports Camp is an all-day event. 776-9861 Thursday, April 21 • Northern Neck Audubon Society Bird • Middlesex Elementary School Kinder- Walk 9 a.m. at the Laurel Grove tract of the garten Registration 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Parents/ Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife guardians of children who will be 5 years old by Refuge. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist September 30, 2011 should come and bring their Sandy Spencer will lead the walk around the tract child’s original birth certificate (photocopies will on Farnham Creek in Richmond County. 758-2963 not be accepted), immunization record, proof of residency (lease or deed and current utility bill), and • Lancaster County Court Day Festival any other pertinent information. 758-2496 sponsored by the Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library (MBWML) from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., rain or • Beyond Snapshots with Tom Norris, 10 a.m.–3 shine, on the historic Lancaster Courthouse Green p.m. at Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery, and museum grounds. The family-friendly festival 19 N. Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309 offers traditional and modern activities, including arts, crafts, food, music, museum exhibits, living • Deltaville Community Association meets history demonstrations, children’s activities and the third Thursday of the month at 7 pm. at the community information booths. 462-7280 DCA Building. 776-9898

• CPR/First Aid and AED (Defibrillator) offered by the River Counties Chapter of the Amer- For an expanded version of our community cal- ican Red Cross in Kilmarnock in the YMCA Building 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 14, 2011 Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A5 at the library Knights plan by Sherry Inabinet this week to take advantage of the wonder- Italian Feast Executive Director ful library resources available at your library. From April 10-16 we are celebrating Create your own story at your library. on Saturday National Library Week. The following Earlier this week we had storytelling, The Knights of Columbus proclamation is from the American Library poetry and music programs at the Deltaville will hold an Italian Feast on Association: Branch. We continue to feature an out- Saturday, April 16, at the WHEREAS, libraries provide free access standing book sale there of current books, Church of the Visitation on to all—from books and online resources for cookbooks, and videos. Take advantage Route 3 in Topping. Seating families to library business cen- of this wonderful sale. will begin at 5 p.m. ters that help support entre- Have you signed up for The menu will consist preneurship and retraining; the AARP driving classes? of salad, pasta, homemade WHEREAS, our nation’s If you do so and attend Italian meatballs, bread, school, academic, public both days most insurance desserts and a choice of bev- and special libraries make companies will award you erage. The cost will be $12 a difference in the lives with a vehicle insurance per person and $4 for chil- of millions of Americans discount for up to 3 years. dren under age 12. Children today, more than ever; The Urbanna class will meet under age 6 will be admitted WHEREAS, librarians are April 26-27 from 1-5 p.m. The free. trained professionals, helping people of Deltaville class will meet May 4-5 from Reservations are requested all ages and backgrounds fi nd and interpret 1-5 p.m. Call 758-5717 or 776-7362 and by April 9. Call 725-1656 or the information they need to live, learn and sign up before it is too late. Classes are free 776-0078. work in a challenging economy; but you will need to purchase a workbook WHEREAS, libraries are helping level from the instructor. the playing fi eld for job seekers, with 88% The library is expecting a very large Garden club of public libraries providing access to job order of books later this week. In fact, it is databases and other online resources; the largest order that we have done in sev- meets Monday WHEREAS, libraries are places of oppor- eral years. Last week many standing order tunity providing programs that teach all fi ction titles arrived including books by The next meeting of the forms of literacy, promoting continuing edu- C.J. Cherryh, Diane Mott Davidson, Mary John Mitchell Garden Club cation and encouraging lifelong learning; Higgins Clark, Beverly Lewis, Richard will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Above, Susan Wade models fashions from Cyndy’s WHEREAS, in times of economic hard- Paul Evans, Ann B. Ross, Elizabeth Berg, April 18, at the clubhouse in Bynn during last Saturday’s show to the delight of a ship, Americans turn to—and depend on— Susan Wittig Albert, Anne Perry, Dan- Urbanna. capacity audience at the Deltaville Firehouse. their libraries and librarians; ielle Steel and Michael Connelly. For the Barbara Gillespie will (Photo by Tom Hardin) WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library children there are new books by Cynthia lead a workshop on pine workers and supporters across America are Rylant, Jean Marzollo, Jim Arnosky, David cone decorations and club celebrating National Library Week. McPhail and Marc T. Brown. members will celebrate John ‘Fashion on Fire’ show NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Please save Friday, May 20, for our excit- Mitchell’s 300th birthday. Middlesex County Public Library proclaims ing jazz concert featuring Stephanie Naka- Members may bring a table delights sellout audience National Library Week, April 10-16, 2011. sian, Hod O’Brien and Veronica Swift. arrangement made with We encourage all residents to visit the library Happy reading! spring fl owers. Hostesses “Fashion on Fire,” a show The show’s emcee, Chrys- scheduled for this meeting featuring spring clothing and tal Wake, was outstanding will be Sally Paxton and accessories, “was a fabulous with her spontaneity, clever Dottie Hines. success,” according to event comments, and information Boating class is Saturday in Urbanna On March 21, several organizer Marcy Thompson about the models and their garden club members went of the Lower Middlesex outfi ts. U.S. Coast Guard Auxil- an auxiliary spokesperson. 2011, all PWC operators to the Lewis Ginter Botanti- Volunteer Fire Department Interspersed with the iary Flotilla 62 of Deltaville “Make this a family event 50 and younger must take cal Garden to see “Orchids Ladies’ Auxiliary, sponsor modeling of fashions was is offering an “About Boating and have everyone onboard a boating safety course and Around the World.” of the event. the awarding of numerous Safety” class at the Urbanna with safety!” boat operators ages 20 and The extravaganza was a door prizes provided by area Masonic Lodge on Grace St. The changes in Virginia younger need to take a boat- sellout. All proceeds ben- merchants. A silent auction this Saturday, April 16, from law requirements include: ing safety course. efi ted the fi re department. was also included in the fes- 8 a.m.-4 p.m. As of July 1, 2010, all PWC The April 16 class is free Zumba “Lavish displays by area tivities. “Come on out and let operators 35 years old and of charge. Textbooks may businesses, along with beau- A delicious lunch for auxiliary members share younger must complete a be purchased for $20. There tiful red-and-white fl oral the attendees, vendors and their knowledge and expe- boating safety course. This will be a break for lunch classes decorations, transformed models was prepared and riences, ask questions, and is the next phase-in of the “on your own.” Please call the Deltaville Firehouse into served by the auxiliary. learn about water and safety Education Compliance 758-4053 or email ronan3@ a proverbial showplace of “Once again, the LMVFD requirements for boaters Requirement for all Virginia verizon.net to reserve a seat. offered fashion,” said Thompson. Ladies Auxiliary wishes to and PWC operators,” said boaters. Beginning July 1, Walk-ins will be welcomed. A variety of both women’s thank the community for The Middlesex Parks and and men’s spring fashions, its support and generos- Recreation Department is provided by local boutiques, ity in making this event an adding Zumba to its pro- were displayed by enthusi- outstanding success,” said Red Cross CPR class is Saturday grams. Zumba is a Latin- astic models of all ages. Thompson. inspired total body workout Jim Anderson, a American patient was turned over to in Adult/Child/Infant CPR proven to lower blood pres- Red Cross Certifi ed CPR the Emergency Room. (conscious and uncon- sure, increase oxygen in Instructor and a member of Anderson stated that it is scious), First Aid and AED blood levels, and reduce ymca news the Kilmarnock Volunteer extremely important to begin (defi brillator) with a 2-year stress. Rescue Squad, performed CPR immediately and prior certifi cation for all fi ve Classes will be held at Healthy Kids Day is Saturday CPR on a patient this past to the arrival of the rescue modules. The next class will the Tom Carter Gymna- week, using the skills he squad. Delaying action be this Saturday, April 16, at sium (old St. Clare Walker teaches others. decreases survival rate dras- 9 a.m. Advance registration School) at Cooks Corner at Middlesex Family YMCA During a call while he tically due to lack of oxygen with payment of the $70 starting Tuesday, April 19, by Rosabeth Kissman closing. The cost for the week was on duty, Anderson per- reaching the brain. fee is required. The classes from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Zumba is $97 per program participant formed CPR until the ambu- The American Red Cross are held at the River Coun- classes will be held on It’s here! Healthy Kids and $82 for members. The cost lance reached Rappahannock River Counties Chapter in ties offi ce, which is in the Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Day will be held this Satur- per day is $35 per program General Hospital where the Kilmarnock offers classes YMCA building on Harris Thursdays. The fee is $7 day, April 16, from 9 a.m. to participants and $25 for mem- Road in Kilmarnock. For per class or $35 per month. noon at Middlesex Elemen- bers. Enroll your child today information and registra- Classes are ongoing. tary School. Enjoy grade for the most exciting spring tion, call 435-7669. Ages 16 years and up level fun runs, soar to the break! For more information, are welcome to participate. moon in a bounce house, call 776-0005 or e-mail rkiss- Classes will be taught be fl y kites on the lawn of the [email protected]. SELF licensed instructor Tracie school, and visit with local Kids Club ‘Art on the Deagle. organizations hosting games The fi nal session for the Crane Service, Inc. For more information, call and activities at their tables. Middlesex YMCA’s Kids Half Shell’ the department at 758-0057. Y soccer parents and play- Club begins on May 4 and CRANE RENTAL • RIGGING ers can take the hayride over continues through June 8. The Operated by Herbert Blake “Big Boy” due May 14 to the festivities and make a theme for the six-week session 60-Ton Crane • 110 ft. Reach • Tree Removal morning of it! This is a not- is “Just Move!” There will be a Art of the Half Shell 2011 Author to to-miss event! The Middlesex collection of tumbling, games P.O. Box 12 Phone: 804-462-7912 is set for Saturday, May 14, Family YMCA invites the and activities designed to keep Lively, VA 22507 Fax: 804-462-7037 in Urbanna. address Bay entire community to join us your preschooler in motion. Artists will again set up for a morning of fun and fel- Join the fun and register your on Rappahannock Avenue Writers at lowship in celebration of 3, 4 and 5 year olds for the from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. dis- healthy living. Many thanks Kids Club, which will be held playing a variety of fi ne arts dinner event go to the volunteers, organiza- on Wednesdays from noon- and crafts. The Chesapeake Bay Writ- tions, businesses and churches 1:30 p.m. in the preschool Included during the day ers will host a dinner meet- that make this event possible. room of the YMCA. Send will be performing arts, ing at Goodfellas Restaurant See you on Saturday! your preschooler with a lunch, demonstrations, a free con- in Gloucester on Wednes- Spring Break Camp and they will shake, rattle and cert by “Sky Run” of Rich- day, April 20, with featured The Middlesex YMCA roll their way through the day! mond, and a wine and beer speaker Tom Crockett. will offer Spring Break Camp The cost is $25 for members concert tent on the lawn of Crockett is a published from Monday, April 25, and $35 for program partici- historic Lansdowne. Some- author and “creativity coach” through Friday, April 29, for pants for the six-week session. thing Different Deli will and will speak about his jour- youth ages 5-12. Spring Break Register today for an after- sell its barbecue and more ney from traditional publish- Camp is a fun-fi lled week of noon of fun and giggles just food will be available from ing to self-publishing. fi eld trips and activities that for the wee ones! Register at Strawberry Street Cafe. The evening will begin will keep your kids engaged the Middlesex YMCA front The public is invited to with a social hour at 6 p.m. and active during the school desk or call 776-8846. joy a day of art, historic followed by dinner at 7 p.m. sites, unique shopping and and the speaker at 8 p.m. the fi ne restaurants the The cost to attend is $26 waterfront town of Urbanna per person. To register for this has to offer. event, go to the Chesapeake Coming Easter Weekend!!! Bay Writers website at www. chesapeakebaywriters.org, or The Chesapeake Inn call Dave Carr at 725-9843. Open-Air Fresh Seafood Spring fashion and Produce Market

show planned April 22 and 23 • noon until 5 p.m. in Urbanna Fresh Seafood* provided by A spring fashion show and luncheon will be held Williams and Son Seafood on Saturday, May 7, at noon at Urbanna United Method- Fresh Hard Crabs (#1 Jimmies) ist Church. Tickets will be available Soft Crabs at local shops. Shrimp The event is sponsored by the Susanna Wesley Circle. Packed Oysters (pints & quarts) A portion of proceeds will benefi t the Japan earthquake * All seafood will be sold refrigerated and relief effort. uncooked. *Produce will be available in season. Located on the patio between The CSB to meet Chesapeake Inn and The Garden Club The Middle Peninsula 250 Virginia Street, Urbanna Northern Neck Community For more information, Give the Gift of Life: Services Board (CSB) will Call John Milby at (804) 758-1111 meet at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, DONATE April 19, at the Chesapeake Bank Training Room, 35 BLOOD School Street, Kilmarnock. A6 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • April 14, 2011 arts & leisure String quartet in concert Saturday The Rappahannock Foun- Cockerham is the prin- summers series. dation for the Arts (RFA) cipal second violin of the Sharp is the principal will present a concert by the Richmond Symphony violist of the Richmond Richmond Symphony String Orchestra and has held this Symphony and has played Quartet on Saturday, April position since December with the Richmond Sym- 16, at 7:30 p.m. The concert 2009. Cockerham has been phony since 1993. Sharp will be at Grace Episcopal the recipient of awards from is a member of the Oberon Church, 303 South Main CIM, the Kent/Blossom String Quartet, which is in Street, Kilmarnock. Music Festival, and Tangle- residence at St. Catherine’s Admission will be at the wood Music Center. School in Richmond. In door with a suggested dona- Catherine Cary began addition to playing the viola, tion of $10 for adults, $5 for studying the violin at age she also plays fiddle with the students. Proceeds from the 5 and became a member of Trevillian Ramblers. Family and friends of the Chesapeake Bay log canoe “F.D. concert will be used by the the Richmond Symphony Neal Cary, principal cel- Crockett” shove off for a boat ride at a picnic in honor of RFA to fund its arts educa- in 1994 when she was list with the Richmond Sym- the families associated with the boat last Sunday at the tion programs. For more appointed 3rd chair of the 1st phony since the 1988-89 Deltaville Maritime Museum. Museum craftsmen have information, please call the violins. Over the next several season, is also adjunct faculty rebuilt the 1924 vessel. (Photo by Larry Chowning) RFA office at 435-0292. years, she served on occasion at Virginia Commonwealth The Richmond Symphony as assistant concertmaster University and the College Ellen Cockerham String Quartet is composed and principal second violin. of William and Mary, is the Crockett ‘family’ picnics at of Ellen Cockerham, Cath- Cary also performs with the cellist with the Richmond on the faculty at the Eastern erine Cary, Molly Sharp and Richmond Chamber Play- Chamber Players, and, during Music Festival in Greens- Deltaville Maritime Museum Neal Cary. ers in their August Interlude the summer is principal cellist boro, North Carolina. by Bill Powell Kirby Smith, was accompa- nied by several great-grand- Over 90 friends and children. families of the historic buy- Local historian and chron- boat “F.D. Crockett” gath- icler of Bay history Larry ered under blue skies at the Chowning, museum curator Deltaville Maritime Museum Raynell Smith and boatshop and Holly Point Nature Park director Chuck McGhinnis last Sunday for a covered were on hand to assist the dish picnic and afternoon “Crocketteers” in recording cruise on the Crockett. The and archiving the many sto- gathering celebrated the sto- ries and anecdotes related by ried workboats restoration family members. Recording by the museum. of written and spoken stories The informal picnic was a of all aspects of Chesapeake preliminary event to the F.D. Bay maritime history is a Crockett Dedication cer- major part of the mission of emony to be held Saturday, the Maritime Museum. May 7, at Deltaville Boat “I conducted a delight- Yard. ful interview with Alberta John and Vera England Flowers, daughter of F.D. and the “Crocketteers” (the Crockett, at the picnic,” said Crockett restoration team) Raynell Smith. “She shared put together the event to many details of the Crock- honor the families of the ett’s early life, including why orthopaedic care means... builders, owners and crew of the boat was built by Alex the Crockett. As many as four Gaines, why F.D. named the generations of descendants boat after himself, and what from four different families she best remembered about attended the event, as well as the boat.” two previous owners of the Chuck McGhinnis added, boat. “I can’t believe how many The numerous cousins of folks from the Crockett Quality the Green family, descen- ‘family’ came all the way dants of Captain William S. up here today. This is what “Pretty” Green, who cap- the museum and park are all tained the boat for over 50 about.” years for his sister and her The restoration of the husband, brought a family 1924 Crockett has been a tree to help keep everyone five year “labor of love” by straight. Some came from the museum and the Crock- Pennsylvania for the event. etteers. Built for Ferdinand “Through this reunion, DeSota Crockett, this log- we here at the museum were hulled deck boat worked able to celebrate with the continuously well into the families the restoration of 1990s. She was donated to the F.D. Crockett and the the museum by Ron Turner. lives of their boatbuilder and Deltaville Maritime waterman ancestors,” said Museum and Holly Point Vera England. Nature Park is a non-profit John England added, “The facility at 287 Jackson generous support of these Creek Road, and by water families is helping us to on Mill Creek. The museum honor a heritage that is disap- is now a Wi-Fi hot spot. To pearing quickly. Those who find the museum and park, remember the boat during its follow Route 33 through working days want to keep it Deltaville and turn right alive for their children and across from the Chris Mart bodysurfing with my granddaughter at age 81. grandchildren.” Shell Station. Alberta Flowers, grand- To find out more, visit daughter of the original www.deltavillemuseum. owner and born the year the com. The museum can be boat was built for him by contacted at museumpark@ “I made a commitment to stay active and the treat- Alex Gaines and John and oonl.com or 776-7200. ment I received from Dr. David Muron, orthopaedic Vendors sought surgeon and Riverside has extended my life while for farmers’ market also maintaining the quality of it. I’m 81 years old The Urbanna Farmers’ crafted wood items, 50/50 and still bodysurfing with my granddaughter, Katie!” Market will be held on the raffle and much more. second Saturday of each The event is sponsored month from May through by the Town of Urbanna — Charles Villa (pictured with his granddaughter, Katie) September in 2011. Taber and the Urbanna Business Park has plenty of free park- Association. ing and a playground for The market is accepting children. The first market applications for vendors will have extended hours who are interested in partic- from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ipating this season. Appli- There will be food, music cations are due by April 15. and lots of vendors offer- Please call 804-761-4840 or ing a variety of items such go online at www.urbanna. as produce, plants, flow- com and download the ers, goat cheese, handmade forms and mail back with jewelry, stained glass, hand- payment. Thanks Riverside. To hear the whole story or share your story, visit www.riversideonline.com/rwrh

Atlantic City Bus Trip Saturday, May 28 Depart Saluda Park & Ride at 4:30 a.m. Leave Atlantic City at 9:30 p.m. to return home

Tickets are $85 per person, includes $25 (804) 693-8800 Casino cash & one buffet meal voucher

Email [email protected] or call 832-2864 for more information or to sign up. Money is due by May 10 April 14, 2011 Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A7 around deltaville by T.D. Harris give away door prizes. She pressed her friends into The pace of life around modeling. She sold tickets. Deltaville has picked up. Everyone that caught her Willard Norris is getting his enthusiasm jumped in and the boat “Capt Ryan” scraped day was a smashing success. and painted. He is over in the Congratulations to everyone Deltaville Boatyard work- who played a part in a lovely ing. It is fascinating that men fashion show and luncheon. never seem to get tired of It really was a joint effort working around and on their and lots of fun. Even Luci’s boats. There is always some- grandson, Blake Crittenden, thing to do with the engine said he had a good time. or the bottom, and one more Happy belated birthday to thing to “put” on the boat. It Paulette Topping, Pam Bran- is a sure sign that we will soon denburg, Connie Cross and Roane-Wright-Trible House be seeing our “fair weather Austin Norwood, who cel- Second Chance friends.” ebrated their birthdays last Another sign of spring week. Trevor Mason had a Garden tour to feature is seeing Keaton Garber’s birthday on Tuesday of this ‘Second Chance’ concert turtles out on the logs in her week. six sites in Essex County pond. There have been sev- The YMCA is gearing up is at museum Saturday eral on the road. for summer. There will be The Garden Club of the the Tappahannock area, and And a sure sign is the camp. Ball teams are being The popular classic rock concert is $10 per person at Middle Peninsula will feature Mahockney, St. Margaret’s ospreys building their nests organized for the children. band “Second Chance” will the gate. Additional dona- six sites in Essex County on and the Meriwether-Ritchie and screeching as they circle Should you want to donate perform a benefit concert tions will be graciously its “Green Pastures and Blue House will allow picnicking in the air carrying a fish either to help a child whose parents at the Deltaville Maritime accepted. Waters” tour on Friday, April on the grounds. back to the nest to be shared, can’t afford the camp, call the Museum and Holly Point This is a separate fund- 22, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Complimentary refresh- or to a piling to eat. A wel- Y and let it know. If you know Nature Park this Saturday, raising concert and not part Stops on the tour include ments will be served at St. come sound of spring. The of a child who might want to April 16, from 6-8 p.m. of the “Groovin’ in the Park” “Mahockney,” “Little Margaret’s Hall from 2-4 ospreys in front of our house go, pass it on to the Y. It is All proceeds will directly series. Egypt,” “Meriwether-Ritchie p.m. didn’t come in March as they such a little thing that means benefit the museum’s many House,” “Roane-Wright-Tri- Tour tickets are $30; usually do, but waited until so much. events and activities. ble House,” “St. Margaret’s single-site admission, $15. April. There was even a boat Ricky Warren, our animal “Second Chance” plays Hall” and “McCall-Brock- Tickets with maps may be pulling a child in a big tube control man, dropped by to favorites from the 1970s donk’s enbrough House.” purchased the day of the tour on Jackson Creek. The water pick up a Have a Heart trap on, and features Gene TheaTer In addition to the houses at St. Margaret’s Hall, Little might be a bit cold for most he needed to help a family Throckmorton on lead ROUTE 198 at HUDGINS listed, guests also may visit Egypt and Mahockney. Flat of us. The Corgwyn haven’t capture an injured cat. He guitar and vocals; Steve IN MATHEWS, VA the Court House (1848), walking shoes are recom- taken the plunge yet. shared some good news. In Allen, guitar and vocals; Phone (804) 725-7760 Clerk’s Office (1808), mended. No interior pho- Working in the garden the past when we have evacu- C.T. Wicker, bass guitar VIRGINIA’S Lil Ole Opry presents: Debtor’s Prison (1769), the tography, cell phone use or gives us “come heres” time ated for hurricanes, we had and vocals; Nancy Nordin, early cemetery of St. John’s smoking permitted. Children to remember when we were to leave our pets home if we keyboards and vocals; and Lauren Woodrum Episcopal Church and the under 17 must be accompa- living somewhere else and were going to a county des- Larry Weaver, drums and tiny Confederate cemetery nied by an adult. dreaming of living on the ignated shelter. The county sound tech. The band has and Family behind the Essex County Early tickets may be pur- Chesapeake Bay. We are the has now agreed to allow pets played together since the Museum, where town tour chased by accessing www. fortunate to have our dream to be brought to the middle early 1970s. Saturday • April 16, 2011 • 8 p.m. maps are available. Visitors VAGardenweek.org. come true. Many work all school, which is a designated This will be a “picnic PLUS may view the outside of the Advance tickets for $25 of their lives and never real- shelter. The pets have to be friendly” and “bring your All the Opry Regulars waterfront Customs House also are being sold at in ize the blessing we have been contained, of course. This is own lawn chair” event. Shades of Country (1760) and Henley House Urbanna at Cyndy’s Bynn, given. a good thing as we have seen Some folding chairs will be Uncle Jimmy Wickham Emerson’s Ordinary (1710), The Wild Bunch, and Last Saturday there was a pictures of people clinging to available. Folks are encour- Adults: $12 • Children under 12: $5 TICKETS: where restoration is in prog- Bristow’s Store; in Saluda fashion show at the firehouse. their pets in shelters around aged to come early, enjoy the Lynne’s Family Restaurant, Mathews 725-9996 ress. Hostesses will be assist- at The Garden Shop; and in It was given by the ladies the country and heard hor- park’s spring blooms, and The Seabreeze Restaurant, Gwynn’s Island 725-4000 The Mathews County Visitor Center, Mathews 725-4229 ing at the Court House. Locust Hill at River Birch auxiliary. Marcy Thomp- rible stories of pets having to picnic on the many picnic Ginny’s Place, Gloucester Point - 642-8780 Marketplace Antiques, White Marsh, Gloucester 694-0544 This is a walking tour of Gifts. Cash or personal son took Luci’s idea and ran be left behind. The shelter has tables scattered around the Coffman’s on the Coast, Hartfield , Middlesex 776-7766 Tappahannock with the excep- checks only. Sales in these with it. And I do mean ran. been given animal carriers waterfront. For Information and Reservations 725-7760 tion of a drive to Mahockney, locations discontinue on She gave up having coffee through a grant that they will Admission to the benefit Website: www.donkstheater.com which is 6 miles northwest of April 20 at noon. with her friends for weeks be put to good use. town. Properties may be vis- For more information, and drove from Gloucester “The best way to make ited in any order. phone Brown at (804) 443- to Kilmarnock getting stores children good is to make them HILLSIDE CINEMA There are many restau- 2033 or email Randy455@ to set up little booths around happy.” —Oscar Wilde. 7321 J. Clayton HigHway 14, glouCester, Va. rants and fast-food chains in verizon.net. the edges of the garage and Fair winds. Visit our website www.hillsidecinema.com or call us at (804) 693-2770 or (804) 693-7766 CMVRS supper and Freeshade plans cleanup for show schedules and times. An Earth Day cleanup and clean up surrounding concert due Saturday will be held from 8 a.m.- roads,” said an event spokes- The Central Middlesex adults and $4 for children noon on Saturday, April 30, person. “Trash bags will be Volunteer Rescue Squad and ages 4-10. at Freeshade Community provided. Bring your gloves Auxiliary will have a spa- A gospel music concert Center, 1544 Regent Rd., and smiling faces.” ghetti supper and dessert bar featuring Linda and Steve Topping. on Saturday, April 16, from Ransone will be at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to 5-7 p.m. at the squad build- Admission to the concert come join members and ing in Urbanna. Sugar-free is free. Donations will be neighbors of Freeshade desserts, gluten-free spa- accepted for the squad. For Community Center as they ghetti and take-outs will be more information, call 758- clean up the roadways. available. The cost is $8 for 4717 or 758-2640. “We’ll start out at Freeshade

Art on the Half Shell 2011 Sarah Cooleen Preservationist Saturday, May 14 to address SAR 11th Annual Juried The Richard Henry Lee Fine Art and Fine Crafts Festival Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. will hold its monthly lun- cheon meeting on Monday, Rappahannock Avenue April 18, beginning at 11:30 Urbanna,Virginia a.m. at Rappahannock Above, a crew of 17 Kiwanians, Key Club members and Builders Club members are Westminster-Canterbury in ❖ pictured after finishing the morning cleanup of the winter’s leaves at Holly Point Irvington. Plenty of parking Free Admission Nature Park in Deltaville. The principal speaker will www.ArtOnTheHalfShellFestival.com be Sarah Cooleen, revolving fund manager of Preservation Information 758-4762 middlesex kiwanis news Virginia. She will describe the fund program, which is The Kiwanis Club of Middlesex participated past few years. dedicated to saving Virginia’s Free concert by Sky Run from Richmond in the worldwide, annual “Kiwanis 1-Day” The group of workers included Dana Bur- endangered historic properties event by marshaling a crew to work at Holly nett, Chris DiFulvio, Ray Bowden, Homer from demolition and severe Wine, Beer & Concert tent on lawn at Lansdowne Point Nature Park on April 2. A crew of 17 Hartung, Stan Hovey, Ray Kostesky, Wanda neglect. Cooleen also serves BBQ by Something Different plus Strawberry Street Cafe Kiwanians, Key Club members and Builders Lewter, Ron McCallum, Bill Shuman, Jack as Preservation Virginia’s Club members joined in the morning cleanup Tarran, Taylor Walden, Tricia DiFulvio, Kara- project manager for its annual of the winter’s leaves in the park. Lynn DiFulvio, Shelby Lewter, Beth Eanes, conference, workshops and Kiwanis 1-Day is when all Kiwanians Brenana Wiedman and Katie Blake. community outreach. throughout the world are encouraged to volun- For those who have never been to the Holly Previously, Cooleen worked teer for community service on the same day. Point Nature Park, it is highly recommended for the Historic Richmond We in Middlesex have been working at Holly as a wonderful place to visit and walk to enjoy Foundation from 1999 to Point and the Urbanna Library grounds for the a beautiful bit of nature. 2006. Corvette Club meets Monday Celebration of Life The Northern Neck Cor- vette Club (NNCC) will hold its regular monthly Dr. David Buell Nichols meeting on Monday, April 18, at 7 p.m. at the North- side Branch of the Bank of Please join family & friends on Lancaster (next to McDon- ald’s) . Saturday, May 7, 2011 • 2 p.m. Business will include the proposed events for the Hummel Airport Hangar • 140 Campbell Drive • Topping year and the last chance to see and order embroidered NNCC shirts. Members and prospective members are To RSVP or for more information please email welcome to attend the hour- [email protected] long meeting. Refreshments and a social time will follow. or call weekdays (804) 436-0953 Call 580-9800 for details. A8 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • April 14, 2011 church

Hands Across Middlesex invites Urbanna Baptist plans all county churches to participate ‘Countdown to Easter’ effort to guide those in need to appropriate “Cameron Camel,” the of Easter. To meet Sunday resources, striving to avoid duplication of church’s lovable DJ, and The silent auction has services. the “No Strings Attached” some very interesting origi- at Saluda Baptist “Hands is supported by a small number puppet team invite the public nal artwork, such as a beau- of churches of this county, enabling it to to “Countdown to Easter” tiful handcrafted birdhouse, Hands Across Middlesex Interfaith Out- give compassionate assistance in the name on Wednesday, April 20, at glassware, and much more. reach will hold its monthly meeting Sunday, of Jesus to those who call on us,” said a Urbanna Baptist Church. The items are now on dis- April 17, at Saluda Baptist Church in the group spokesperson. Dinner will be at 5:45 play for bidding. The bid- social hall next to the church. The meeting Members of all churches in Middlesex p.m. and will be followed by ding closes following the will begin at 3:30 p.m., preceded by prayer are invited to attend the meetings and to a silent auction and Count- dinner on April 20. All pro- at 2:45 p.m. All are welcome. send a voting representative to future meet- down to Easter at 6:30 p.m. ceeds from the evening will “Hands,” as the organization is known ings, contribute to the volunteer workforce, Call the church office at go toward the puppet team’s in the community, is a volunteer faith- and support the financial needs of this 758-2720 by April 15 to mission trip to Martinsville, based organization whose mission is to important Christian outreach work. make dinner reservations. Indiana, where it will con- give temporary supplemental assistance Hands Across Middlesex is located in The cost is $4 for adults; duct backyard Bible clubs to those in need in this county. As a The Cryer Center on Route 33 in Locust Coming children eat free. and do several other perfor- member of Middlesex Partners in Prog- Hill. Office hours are Tuesday through Saturday DJ Cameron Camel will mances in June. ress, Hands coordinates efforts with area Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 758-2044 for talk through the five top “Make your reservations governmental and private agencies in an more information. The Rappahannock Civic Easter songs of the season now, don’t miss this great Club will hold a spring as the puppets perform the evening of fun, fellowship festival to benefit its songs and the audience and inspiration,” said an food bank on Saturday, reflects on the real meaning event spokesperson. Glebe Landing Baptist Lenten lunch April 16, from 2-4 p.m. due April 20 at the clubhouse at Top- revival begins Sunday ping. Activities include Clarksbury to present at Clarksbury an Easter egg hunt, hay A revival will be held In 1993, he and his wife rides, cake walk, games, at Glebe Landing Baptist Ester formed Roger Roller crafts, face painting and ‘Whispers of the Passion” Clarksbury United Meth- pictures with the Easter Church on Route 17 at Glebe Evangelistic Association. odist Church in Hardyville “As Lenten shadows fall, church spokesperson. Landing Road in Laneview Rev. Roller now conducts bunny. Admission for will conclude its annual children under 12 years we silence ourselves to listen The public is invited to Sunday, April 17, through 25 to 30 revivals each year. Lenten lunch/speaker wor- for that still small voice listen to the voices of the Wednesday, April 20. He also has preached over- of age is $1 or 2 canned ship series on Wednesday, goods. Adults get in free. whispering in the night. As silent witnesses to Christ’s The guest speaker for the seas in Hungary, Cuba and April 20, with guest speaker we think of the cross, the passion as the Clarksbury services will be Rev. Roger Panama, to name a few For more information call Rev. Mike Cook of Philippi 815-8899 or 758-2910. crown of thorns, the scarlet United Methodist Church Roller of Forest. He will countries. Christian Church. robe, the chalice and the Choir presents the cantata speak at the 11 a.m. Sunday The Roller ministry fully Lunch begins at noon palms, we hear their silent “Whispers of the Passion” service. A covered-dish supports an associate evan- and the cost will be $6. The witness. They remind us of written by Joseph Martin at lunch will be provided after gelist in Honduras. proceeds for the lunches Grace plans the cost of redemption and 11 a.m. this Sunday, April 17. the service. “The Roger Roller Evan- will go to the St. Andrew of the Savior’s matchless “Lay aside the clamor of Rev. Roller will speak gelistic Association has a Potato Project to feed the Saturday love. In the stillness of these the world, and lose yourself again Monday, Tuesday and passion to win the lost to hungry and Hands Across sacred moments, pause in in the music of grace as you Wednesday at 7 p.m. each Christ by serving churches Middlesex. night revival silent wonder at the miracle worship with us,” said the night. All are invited to through evangelistic efforts; The public is invited to of mercy and surround your spokesperson. these special services. encourage the church to be “come-as-you-are.” The Grace Episcopal Church spirit with the deep abun- The church is on Route 33 Rev. Roller received his what God wants it to be and luncheon and service lasts on Route 684 at Millers dance of God’s love,” said a at Hardyville. master of divinity degree move Christians to deeper approximately 60 minutes. Tavern will hold a Saturday in 1983 from Southeast- levels of commitment; and night revival on April 16 at ern Baptist Theological strengthen every church 7 p.m. Seminary. He was pastor they partner with,” said an Grafton to Minister Tracy Fault- habitat for humanity at Calvary Baptist Church association spokesperson. enroy of New Jerusalem in Floyd (1984-86) and To learn more about the honor friends Baptist Church in Kinsale Public invited to Habitat’s Rustburg Baptist Church in ministry, visit www.rroller. and family will be the preacher. She is Rustburg (1986-93). org. the office manager of Bon Celebration Picnic Party The Grafton Baptist Secours in Tappahannock Church of Hartfield will and is married to Rev. Ralph by Stan Hovey 2011, a possible house by Sanderson to address Unitarians observe Family and Friends Faultenroy. Habitat for Humanity the Middlesex High School On Sunday, April 17, Jesus making a political or Day on Sunday, April 17, On Palm Sunday, April Middlesex will have a Cel- trades students, and a “green Rev. Jim Sanderson will a religious statement when at the 11 a.m. service with 17, there will be Holy Com- ebration Picnic Party on house” through an Apostles speak at the Unitarian Uni- he rode in on his donkey? Christ Missionary Baptist munion and the distribution Saturday, May 14, from 4-8 Build Project. Also, come versalist Fellowship of the Was there a difference?” Church and Pastor Rev. of palm crosses at 10 a.m. p.m. at Holly Point Nature and learn about our “Habitat Rappahannock (UUFR). he asks. “Religious and Ladd of Forestville, Md., Holy Week will be observed Park in Deltaville. For Youth” program. His topic will be “A Dan- political activity and insti- as its guests. The theme for on Maundy Thursday at This event is a two-part The tickets are on sale gerous Hosanna.” tutions have intertwined the day is “Families Keep- noon with Holy Commu- celebration. The first part now by visiting any of the Using the entrance of throughout history, some- ing Their Houses in Order.” nion and foot washing. is for the past 10 years of EVB bank locations and the Jesus into Jerusalem on times together sometimes Dinner will be served On Easter Day there will activities to provide needed C&F Bank at Cooks Corner, Palm Sunday as a jump- in opposition.” immediately following the be Holy Communion, the low-cost homes here in plus from members of the ing off point, Sanderson The UUFR meets every service. Rev. Dr. Chauncey Easter Liturgy and lighting Middlesex County. The local Habitat for Human- will take a look at the Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 366 E. Mann Jr. is the church of new fire depicting the second is for the next 10 ity board. Individual tickets interplay of politics/gov- James Wharf Road in White pastor. All are invited. great Easter vigil. years of opportunity for are $15 or two for $25, and ernance and religion. “Was Stone. All are invited. further success as all of us children under 10 are $5. share in providing additional We will reserve a table for Trike-A-Thon is Monday homes for needy families. eight for $100. These prices RW-C plans special service We are going to have lots include all you can eat, of food and refreshments, including coffee, tea, lem- On Tuesday, April 19, will begin at 11 a.m. in the at Urbanna Baptist Church music, “past/present/future” onade and water. Rappahannock Westmin- auditorium in the Chesa- in the nation by U.S. News information stations, many Food items offered will ster-Canterbury will spon- peake Center on the RW-C Urbanna Baptist Day be hamburgers, chicken Care will sponsor a Trike- and World Report. It is also wonderful door prizes and a sor a Holy Week service, campus, 132 Lancaster Rd., time to enjoy fellowship at a breasts and brisket of beef jointly led by representatives Irvington. A-Thon for St. Jude Chil- the only pediatric cancer research center where fami- beautiful nature setting. The sandwiches with cole slaw of the Episcopal Diocese of The public is invited, dren’s Research Hospital on and baked beans. A cash bar Monday, April 18, weather lies never pay for treatments many donors for the recently Virginia and the Presbytery and no reservations are completed house #4 will be will be available for wine, of the James. The service required. permitting. “This event will that are not covered by insurance. No child is ever honored, as well as all the beer, soft drinks and bottled show the children that they water. have the power to make a dif- denied treatment because of public who have made the the family’s inability to pay. existing four Habitat homes Hope to see you and your United Wesleyan to host pageant ference in the life of another friends there! child, while at the same time The children of Urbanna in Middlesex County pos- United Wesleyan Church p.m. Finger food will follow Baptist Day Care urge the sible. Contact Stan Hovey at learning safety protocols,” 758-0258, Greg Chambers at Shacklefords will hold its the pageant. said an event official. public to support this worthy There are a number first Easter pageant, “Christ For more information, cause so that St. Jude can of projects ongoing and at 286-1779, Dave Cryer at St. Jude is proud to be one 758-1502 or Mary Sychterz The Lord Is Risen Today,” call Paster Bob at 804-832- of the world’s premier pedi- continue to save the lives of planned for the next few on Sunday, April 17, at 3 0680. children all over the world. years. One will be house at 815-0353 for further atric cancer hospitals and information. was recently named the top Call 758-4783 for more #5 to begin in early to mid children’s cancer hospital information. “Living compassion” is the topic of this week’s Make-A-Way to host musical Lower Methodist Church Christian Science Sentinel Program The deacons and deacon- The Men’s Chorus of Zion esses of Make-A-Way and Baptist Church in Caret will plans Easter services Now airing on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Deliverance Full Gospel be the special guest along Several events are remembering Jesus’ final Tune in Sunday, April 17 on WKWI Bay 101.7 FM Baptist Church in Remlik with various groups from planned for Easter at Lower days on earth will be held www.NNChristianScience.org will sponsor a musical this other counties. All are wel- United Methodist Church with the choir and string Sunday, April 17, at 4 p.m. come to attend. in Hartfield starting with ensemble performing. a Communion service on On Saturday, April 23, Thursday, April 21, at 7:30 from 10-11:30 a.m. an Easter p.m. egg hunt will be held. On Good Friday, April 22, Easter Sunday, April 24, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. there will begin with worship at will be a living crucifixion 8:30 a.m., Sunday school on the front lawn. At 7:30 at 9:30 a.m., worship at 11 p.m., the candlelight Ten- a.m., and lemonade on the ebrae service of darkness lawn at noon.

SRBA children’s home benefit set for Sunday

The Southside Rappa- to have their representatives hannock Baptist Association at the church by 3:30 p.m. will host its annual event in along with monetary contri- support of the Children’s butions. Home of Virginia Baptist For further information, Inc. on Sunday, April 17, contact Wilma Shackleford, at 4 p.m. at Union Prospect president of the Raikes Baptist Church, Cologne, Church School Convention where Rev. Dr. Jeffrey O. who spearheads this event, Smith serves as pastor. or Rev. James T. Hill Sr., Churches are reminded moderator.

Immanuel plans sunrise service Immanuel Baptist Church vice on Sunday, April 24, at of Saluda will host its 6 a.m. There will be no 11 annual Easter sunrise ser- a.m. service. April 14, 2011 Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A9 Alert mailman honored obituaries for his caring actions by Larry S. Chowning call for help. A 1998 graduate of “He did a great deed and Middlesex High School, we all depend on him very Bryan Oakley was recently much. Some of the residents awarded a letter of recog- sit and wait on him daily nition from United States just to have someone to say Postmaster General Patrick hello,” said Margie White- Donahoe and Acting Dis- head, president of the Eccles trict Manager Angela Curtis Neighborhood Watch. “Most of Fayetteville for alerting of the residents in our com- E-911 after seeing an elderly munity are over 65 and feel person lying on the floor of secure just knowing that the his house. mailman is coming by.” Oakley is a mail carrier Curtis told Oakley, “We in Eccles Park near Fayette- appreciate your diligence in ville, N.C. watching over the communi- Unable to get inside the ties you serve. Thank you for Geneva Patterson going beyond your normal house to help the victim, Geneva H. Patterson of Oakley immediately con- duties and making a differ- Prays and plays together ence.” Hardyville passed away in tacted 911 for assistance. her sleep at home on March Recently more than 40 members and friends of Christ Church Parish (Episcopal) After medics arrived on the Residents from the Eccles joined together for a Caribbean cruise. “What began as a few friends gathering to Park [retirement] Commu- 19, 2011. scene, it was determined that Born February 21, 1916 in travel together turned into a joyous parish adventure,” said Christ Church Rector the victim had died earlier in nity came out to share in the Rev. Paul Andersen. In addition, those on the cruise helped celebrate the 25th wed- ceremony for Oakley and had Scott County, Mo., she lived the day. Nevertheless, Eccles in St. Louis and St. Louis ding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. Andersen. Among the special moments enjoyed Park residents commended nothing but positive things to by the group was a Sunday morning gathering for Holy Communion onboard the say about the carrier. With a County, Mo. until 1980. Oakley, as a mail carrier, for She graduated from Central ship and overlooking the beautiful blue Caribbean Sea. Rev. Andersen added, caring enough to stop and smile on her face, Whitehead “Everyone agrees this was a very special time to both pray and play together.” said, “He’s our hero.” High and Hadley Vocational Postmaster General Dona- School. She worked as a hoe wrote to Oakley, “I want commercial artist at Inter- to personally commend you national Shoe Company Christ Church announces for being a conscientious until the late 1940s, then employee and citizen. When devoted herself to fine art. Holy Week Easter services you noticed a customer on She was an active member the floor of his apartment, and many years an officer of Christ Church Parish remember the institution you contacted authorities to the St. Louis Artists’ Guild, (Episcopal) at Routes 33 of the Holy Eucharist and investigate. Although it was the Society of Independent and 638 in Christchurch has Jesus’ call to a new com- discovered that the man was Artists, and the Ruth Kelso announced its Holy Week mand (in Latin, ‘novum deceased, your actions did Renfrow Club. She exhib- and Easter Sunday sched- mandatum,’ from which we not go unnoticed. I appre- ited regularly in all their ule. get the word ‘Maundy’) that ciate your vigilance and shows, in regional juried Fr. Andersen explains we must love one another as concern for the citizens you shows, and at area galleries Holy Week as follows, he has loved us. At the end serve.” such as the Petit Pigalle and “In the Episcopal Church, of the liturgy the Blessed Oakley is married to the Monday Club. the week preceding Easter Sacrament is processed to the former Shonda Rene In 1939, she married Sunday is called Holy the parish chapel so that Redmon, a 2002 graduate of Donald S. Patterson, whom Week. It is a week of the darkened main church Above are Butch Capps, general manager of Pearson Middlesex High School. she had gotten to know at solemn liturgies that re- and unadorned altar reflect Toyota of Newport News, and Gary Richardson, co- Giddings-Boyle Presbyte- enact the final days of the emptiness and hope- chairman of the Father John Boddie Memorial Golf rian Church. Their 71 years Jesus’ earthly ministry and lessness of the world upon Tournament. of marriage were filled with prepare church members the death of Jesus and the Bible study many pleasure trips to des- to fully embrace the joy of sacrament’s presence in the Toyota is hole-in-one prize tinations around the world, Easter Sunday. chapel reminds the faith- planned at which are commemorated in “On Maundy Thursday ful of Christ’s never-failing at Boddie Golf Tournament her landscapes and studies. at 7 p.m. the liturgy will presence with us,” said Fr. Clarksbury Her portraits, particularly of Andersen. children, keep happy mem- “On Good Friday, the 12 A Toyota donated by at 12:30 p.m. Beginning on Sunday, May ories alive in many homes noon liturgy will include Pearson Toyota of New- The tournament is open to 1, Clarksbury United Meth- around the country. Tree S following the final steps of port News could be yours all teams—men and women. odist Church at Hardyville When Don retired, they ityy Tree Ser moved to Sea Pines Planta- allit rvi Jesus in the traditional Sta- if you make a hole-in-one The format is captain’s will begin a four-week u a ic in the Father John Boddie choice foursomes. Singles tion, Hilton Head Island, u e tions of the Cross, singing video-based study on Ben QQ of the Solemn Collects for Memorial Golf Classic to and doubles are welcome. Witherington’s book, Rev- where Geneva was instru- the conversion and salvation be held Friday, April 29, at Prizes include a Toyota elation And The End Times: mental in launching and of all, and Veneration of the Piankatank River Golf Club for a hole-in-one on a desig- managing gallery space at All phases of tree care Unraveling God’s Message All phases of tree care Cross,” said Fr. Andersen. in Hartfield sponsored by nated hole; first, second and of Hope. Study time will be the library to encourage LicensedLicensed •• InsuredInsured “In the early morning the Church of the Visitation third place in each flight; from 4-5 p.m. budding artists. FreeFree EstimatesEstimates hours of Easter Sunday a of Topping. closest to the pin and all There is no charge to Geneva and Don were new fire will be kindled The $75 registration fee par 3’s; longest drive; most attend this study, but one Bronze Life Masters in 758-3407758-3407 reflecting the hope of the per person includes golf, accurate drive; and more. must still call the church at duplicate bridge and par- ticipated in tournaments www.qualitytreeservices.net resurrection and it will be range balls, golf cart and To register, call Gary 776-6060 to reserve a copy carried into the main church dinner. Check-in is at 11:30 Richardson at 776-0949 of the book. The deadline around the U.S., playing on Easter to the acclamation, a.m and the shotgun start is or Al Langer at 776-7427. to reserve a seat is Monday, together for the last time ‘Alleluia, Christ is Risen,’ “ April 18, and books will be in 2009 at Rappahannock Visit said Fr. Andersen. available on Monday, April Westminster-Canterbury The Easter Sunday Ser- 25. in Irvington when she was SSentinel.com vice will be at 10 a.m. All HGBC Easter musical, a temporary resident for are invited to all services. rehab. Geneva and Don have egg hunt due Sunday Christian lived with their daughter Pat outside Deltaville for the I need a forever home… On Sunday, April 17, the children. There will be Singles to last two years, after having Harmony Grove Baptist crafts, games and refresh- spent six years in Vero Kitty is a middle aged, long Church at the intersection of ments. Bring a basket or bag visit exhibit Beach, Fla. Kitty haired sweet Calico. She does Routes 3 and 33 will present for the egg hunt. The Christian Singles Geneva is survived by her not get along with other cats an Easter musical at the 11 On Sunday, April 24, at group, which meets in husband and daughter; son, but would make a great com- a.m. worship service titled 6:15 a.m. there will be a Deltaville, will go to the Ron of O’Fallon, Mo., and panion for someone special. “Because We Believe.” It sunrise service at Locklies Picasso Exhibit at the Vir- his children and grandchil- If interested, Kitty is staying at will feature the chancel choir Marina at Topping, spon- ginia Fine Arts Museum on dren. the Middlesex Animal Shelter. and soloists Nola Berling- sored by Harmony Grove Sunday, April 17. All are A memorial service led You can contact them by hoff and Marcus Vaughan. Baptist Church. Light invited to join. Per person by Rev. Clay Macaulay of “The Harmony Ringers,” a refreshments will be served. cost will be around $25 for Campbell Memorial Pres- calling the Middlesex Sheriff’s byterian Church, and a cele- Offi ce at 804-758-2779. three octave bell choir, will Between Sunday school trip and museum entrance. perform the call to worship. and worship service, every- Call 776-6230 for more bration of her life by friends Sponsored by: From 3-5 p.m., there will one coming to church will information. and family, is scheduled be an Easter egg hunt for all be invited to decorate the for 2:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Countryside Animal Hospital wooden cross with flowers. April 19, at their home. Pastor Roger Collier will Escobrook Contact Pat at 832-6200 for Dr. Adine Jones deliver the sermon. information. RCC-RILL The public is invited Providing compassionate, to attend all of the above to celebrate Islam course events. high quality and experienced anniversary John R. Brooke Jr. animal care. Thank You for offered again John Robert Brooke Jr. Your Support! Escobrook Baptist Church of Gloucester, 78, passed “Islam,” a course spon- Union Shiloh at Mascot will observe its away on Monday, April 11, Hours: 8–5 Mon. – Fri • 8–N Sat. 171st church anniversary Saluda • For an appointment call 804.758.0333 sored by the Rappahannock 2011 at his home after a Community College Edu- to celebrate on Sunday, May 1. The ser- long battle with cancer. cational Foundation’s vice will begin at 11 a.m. Born in Richmond, he Rappahannock Institute for Annual Day Church pastor Rev. Arthur grew up in Middlesex Lifelong Learning (RILL), K. Roane will deliver the County. was so well-received at its The Missionary Minis- morning message. Dinner He served in the U.S. first appearance in February try of Union Shiloh Baptist will be served immediately Army during the Korean that a repeat series has been Church of Laneview will following the morning ser- War and was retired from scheduled. celebrate its Annual Day on vice. Chesapeake Corporation Dr. Hussam S. Timani will Sunday, April 17, at 4 p.m. The afternoon service will as a maintenance foreman present his course material Rev. Pearl Gresham begin at 2:30 p.m. The guest after 35 years of service. again on May 6, 13 and 20 Blake, associate of Calvary will be Rev. Dr. Jeffrey O. He was a member of Pets- (Fridays), from 3 to 5 p.m., Baptist Church in Saluda, Smith, pastor of Union worth Baptist Church in at the Gloucester County will speak. Prospect Baptist Church, Gloucester. Main Library. All interested The colors will be white Cologne. His choir, ushers He is survived by his Cover the Rivahfront! persons are invited to regis- and orange. All are welcome and congregation will join wife, Violet; daughters, Advertise from Urbanna to Kilmarnock, ter and attend. Due to space to attend. him. Everyone is invited. Susan Ely of Mechanics- limitations and the popu- ville, Bonny Graves of from Deltaville to Lively, larity of the course, early Charles City and Melinda Middlesex and Lancaster counties & beyond! enrollment is encouraged. Easter egg hunt set at Hermitage Vanderoef of Monument, This three-session class Hermitage Baptist Church There will be games and Colo.; a brother, Webster Our special includes in-depth explora- at Church View will hold an refreshments. Children ages Brooke of Saluda; and five tions of the rise of Islam, Easter egg hunt this Satur- 1 through 5th grade are grandchildren. Combination Ad Rate and the life and tradition day, April 16, from 10-11:30 invited and should bring Funeral services will be gives you an audience of over 18,000 of Muhammad, and the a.m., rain or shine. their own baskets. held at 11 a.m. Friday, April readers* in the Rappahannock Record, Qur’an. 15, at Petsworth Baptist Kilmarnock, and over 11,000 readers* Advance registration Church with burial in the is required to take RILL Workshop deadline is Sunday church cemetery. in the Southside Sentinel, Urbanna. courses, with a tuition pay- Memorial contributions ment of $35. For more Philippi Christian Church but will meet most weeks may be made to either the PLUS: You save more than 10% when compared information on “Islam” and in Deltaville will offer on Saturday mornings at 10 Gloucester Volunteer Fire to open rates in each paper! other upcoming courses, “Unbinding Your Heart,” a a.m., through June 11. To and Rescue, P.O. Box 1417, or to register, call Sharon six-week program of prayer register for the workshop Gloucester, VA 23061; or Drotleff at the RCC Educa- and study based on the best- and reserve a copy of the Petsworth Baptist Church, Sentinel: 804-758-2328 tional Foundation office at selling book Unbinding the book call Philippi at 776- 2471 Hickory Fork Rd., 804-333-6707 or toll-free at Gospel by Martha Grace 6230 by April 17. (The book Gloucester, VA 23061. Record: 804-435-1701 877-722-3679, or e-mail her Reese. The workshop will Unbinding Your Heart can Andrews Funeral Home, at sdrotleff@rappahannock. begin meeting on Wednes- also be ordered directly at Gloucester, is in charge of *Pulse Research survey edu. day, April 27, at 6:30 p.m., www.chalicepress.com.) arrangements. A10 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • April 14, 2011 sheriff’s report Middlesex County Sher- nace unit from the resi- light and initiated a stop on iff Guy L. Abbott reported dence. the vehicle. After a period the following incidents, On March 24 at 9:30 of time, the vehicle was investigations and arrests p.m., Sgt. Blake was given a “boxed in” with the help of between March 17 and April “be on the lookout” broad- Deputy Norman Sibley to a 3, 2011. cast on the radio. A motorist stopping point in the middle At 5:10 a.m. on March 18, reported that a pickup travel- of Regent Road. The driver, deputies were dispatched to ing northbound on Route 17 a 43-year-old Warner-area investigate a burglar alarm near Jamaica had run off the man, was arrested for a activation at Middlesex Ele- road and nearly flipped, but 2nd offense DUI, improper mentary School on Philpot had continued on its north- display of license plates, Road at Locust Hill. Once bound route. Approximately displaying a “false” inspec- the perimeter was cleared, four minutes later, Sgt. Blake tion sticker, and driving on a a key holder for the school observed a vehicle matching DUI-related revoked license. arrived and unlocked the the description just south of The vehicle was impounded school and deactivated the the Essex-Middlesex county for 30 days. alarm system to allow Sgt. line. Blake witnessed the On March 30, M&M V.A. “Trey” Blake to clear vehicle leaving the travel Building Supply in Hartfield the interior of the school. portion of the roadway on reported a burglary. The The interior checked clear three occasions so he acti- back door of the business on the initial sweep; how- vated his emergency lights was forced open, and cash ever, a broken window was and sirens and stopped the and computer hardware New MCVRS EMTs discovered on the third vehicle just inside the Essex were stolen. The case is grade pod of the school. County line. The driver, under investigation. Above are members of the Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad of Deltaville The climate control units on a 29-year-old Dunnsville A 35-year-old Topping who recently completed the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course and are the roof were found to have man, told Blake he had woman was arrested on certified by the state to function as EMTs for rescue service. They are, from left, been opened and wiring had not consumed any alco- March 30 at her residence Frankie Murphy, Sandy Murphy, Hollie Minnick, Terry Rhoads, Kristee Norwood been removed, rendering the hol. However, according to and charged with domestic and Walter Revere. Not pictured are Dennis Mann and Becky Mann. unit inoperable. Blake’s report, the driver’s assault. (Photo by Larry Chowning) Approximately five hours appearance and mannerisms Brian Lee Brooks, 27, of later, a representative of the during the traffic stop indi- Water View, was arrested Middlesex Little League cated further checks were April 3, following an alter- called the sheriff’s office required. The driver refused cation at a home in Jamaica (Continued from page A1) to report that the conces- to allow Blake to search the day before, where two Redistricting Middlesex . . . sion stand and a restroom his vehicle, so Sgt. Austin women reported being be in a separate district under than 5% of the other districts for creating a new Harmony at the Middlesex Sports Moon responded with his injured. Brooks was charged the plan. to maintain the required “one Village District starting near Complex at Locust Hill drug-detecting dog, Syrus, with malicious wounding “I don’t mind losing my man-one vote” policy. This Cooks Corner and including had been burglarized and to conduct a free-air sniff and simple assault, and pro- job to an election. Those is mandated by state and fed- the Healys area and all of vandalized. Exterior lights around the vehicle because tective orders were issued things happen,” Walton said. eral law. Harmony Village to Grey’s were destroyed, the conces- the driver exhibited signs of against Brooks. “But I wasn’t expecting to Jamaica District is not Point at Topping. The popu- sion stand was broken into, being under the influence of A 55-year-old Topping lose it to redistricting.” changing a great deal lation of this district would and a fire extinguisher that an intoxicant. Moon indi- woman was arrested just Hurd is chairman of the because it is considered the be 2,158 with 1,559 whites was inside the stand was cated that Syrus did alert on before 11 p.m. on April 3 school board. She said the county’s “minority district,” and 517 blacks. discharged over most of the the vehicle. With that infor- and charged with DUI and five-district redistricting and the United States Justice A new Hartfield District surfaces inside. A check of mation, the driver admitted refusal after being stopped proposal was all a “sur- Department will not allow would be formed, mostly the restrooms at the facil- to Blake there was a metal on Regent Road. prise” to her. “I had heard any dilution of the black/ from an area that is currently ity resulted in finding a can under the front driver’s Jerry Wayne Colbertson, Jim Goforth (a former white ratio of voters in that in Pinetop District. Hartfield sink destroyed, water lines seat with “spice” in it, con- 36, of Mathews was caught school board member from district. Jamaica District also District would start at the broken, and a wall-mounted fessing to having smoked breaking into a vacant home Pinetop) say the shifting of has not grown much in popu- west side of Point Anne mirror destroyed. The inci- the synthetic marijuana-like in Deltaville on April 3 by voting lines for redistricting lation since 2000. Subdivision near Healys dents are under investiga- substance within two hours Sgt. Trey Blake. A neighbor might take him out of Pin- The proposed Jamaica Millpond and take in all of tion. of his encounter with Blake. called 911 to report suspi- etop District, but I did not District is the largest geo- Hartfield to the Twigg Bridge A Troybilt log split- The substance was located cious activity that he had consider the five districts as graphic district, and runs along with the Regent and ter valued at $1,500 was where the driver had indi- observed and heard, and a possibility.” from Laneview to Town Wake areas. The district stolen from a residence on cated, along with other evi- said he saw someone on Culley said he had rec- Bridge Road (Route 616) would have a population of Dirt Bridge Road in Top- dence that Moon and Blake the premises that shouldn’t ommended the five districts near Saluda and Urbanna, 2,206 with 1,976 whites and ping between March 14 and seized. The driver refused to have been there. The house several years ago but it was but does not take in the 185 blacks. 18. The man reporting the submit to a blood test and was listed for sale with a going to create the same type Remlik area. According to The new Pinetop District theft said the splitter could was arrested at that time local realtor and had been of situation for supervisor the 2010 census, the pro- would start in the west near be easily identified because and charged with DUID and recently vacated. Blake took positions. “They were not posed Jamaica District has the Wilton area and continue bolts on the splitter were refusal. the suspect into custody interested because it would a total population of 2,237 east through Deltaville to the bent into a horseshoe shape. On March 26 at 1:45 without further incident just have taken two members off with 1,398 whites and 779 Chesapeake Bay. Pinetop On March 21, the owner a.m., a deputy on routine before 8 p.m. Culbertson the board,” he said. blacks. District would have a popu- of a rental home on Briery patrol in the Topping area was charged with breaking “I did not consider the The five-district proposal lation of 2,251 with 2,134 Swamp Road in Jamaica of the county came upon a and entering and grand lar- school board or the planning calls for splitting the current whites and 63 blacks. reported the theft of a fur- vehicle with no license plate ceny. commission or any other Saluda District into two dis- Under the redistricting boards other than supervi- tricts. The new Saluda Dis- plan, all five current super- sors in my decision,” Culley trict would start at Remlik visors would be in different said. “I see the five districts and include Urbanna, Saluda, districts. Wayne Jessie would as being fairer, especially to Cooks Corner and portions be in Jamaica, Pete Mans- Jamaica District which has of Stormont. If approved, the field in Saluda, Jack Miller always had just one repre- new Saluda District would in Harmony Village, Carlton sentative and the others have be the smallest district, both Revere in Hartfield, and Fred had two. This way they will in area and population. The Crittenden in Pine-top. all have one representative.” district would have a popu- A map of the proposed Five Districts lation of 2,107 with 1,613 redistricting can be seen at Populations in each district whites and 434 blacks. www.co.middlesex.va.us/ must not be greater or less The proposal also calls img/Redistricting%205.jpg

Firehouse addition . . . (Continued from page A1) Virginia Street streetscape.” Waverly Road. The doors Only the town council has Calves also quoted from will be the same as the the authority to grant a SUP, the town’s design guide- existing building. The exist- and council is scheduled to lines, “New work should be ing sign will stay, but the hold its public hearing on the compatible with the historic ornamental trees will be proposed firehouse addition character of the district or removed. on Monday, April 18, at 7 neighborhoods in terms of “Engineered building p.m. size, scale, design, material drawings” of the actual Prevention begins with each of us color and texture.” building were not presented Aylett feast April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and on Friday staff members at the Middlesex Calves said his appeal at the meeting. Department of Social Services dressed in blue and carried pinwheels to empha- is not based on the build- The drawings were due to size “prevention begins with each of us.” Above from left, staffers include Shauna ing being part metal. “The be delivered this week, said is Saturday Pickett, office associate; Andrea Adams, benefit program specialist; Lori Stall- HARB erred in not address- Burch, who provided HARB “Bull on the Half Shell” ings, office manager; Ashley Trowbridge, adult protective services social worker; ing the overall appearance with what he called “rough will be held this Saturday, Rebecca Bass, child protective services social worker; Moriah Campbell, foster care of the project,” he said. drawings.” April 16, at Aylett Coun- and adoption social worker; Rebecca Morgan, social work supervisor; and Inves- MVFD Chief Ray Burch The Urbanna Planning try Day School at Millers tigator Tommy Lyons of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office. (Photo by Tom Chillemi) said the building will have a Commission will consider Tavern. brick facade on the lower por- making a recommendation on Food will be served from tion and off-white or beige a Special Use Permit (SUP) 5 to 7 p.m. painted metal above that. application for the firehouse Dance to the live music Three Rivers Healthy Visit The three glass doors of addition on Thursday, April of “The Janitors” from 6 to the 65-by-74-foot build- 14, at 7 p.m. at a meeting in 10 p.m. Call 443-3214 for Families support Child SSentinel.com ing will face west toward town council chambers. more information. Abuse Prevention Month Research conducted by vent Child Abuse Virginia the SALe M COLLe C t ION the Centers for Disease to raise awareness about the Control and Prevention has need to better serve children proven that a large percent- and families. age of American adults who The pinwheels and infor- suffer from challenging mation to be distributed health, emotional and social and displayed are being issues today, had negative mirrored around the state, experiences in childhood along with efforts by state, that impact their ability to civic and private organiza- work, create positive rela- tions to promote the pin- tionships and thrive in other wheel—the national symbol areas of life. of child abuse prevention— With the long-term as an emblem of healthy and impact of positive parent- happy childhoods. ing in mind, Three Rivers The need to spread this Healthy Families is com- message, and encourage par- memorating National Child ents from all walks of life to Abuse Prevention Month by seek support and resources reinforcing the message that that can help them do their because children are our best job, continues. future, we must protect their Last year in Virginia 6,234 childhoods. children were found to be Three Rivers Healthy victims in founded cases of Families will distribute abuse and neglect. Commu- and display pinwheels and nities across the Common- information throughout wealth must continue to join April in the communities forces to battle this public Come see us for all your we serve to celebrate youth health issue. in our community and rein- Three Rivers Healthy porch & patio needs! force the need to strengthen Families invites local resi- families. dents to support the cause by Three Rivers Healthy participating in local events Families is one of dozens this month and those offered of organizations across the throughout the state. CUSTOM INTERIORS state that have joined with For more information, 42 N. Main St., Kilmarnock,VA the Virginia Department of visit www.PCAV.org or Social Services and Pre- www.dss.virginia.gov. 804-435-1329 • 800-543-8894 • www.wfbooth.com