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On Sunday, rescue workers, friends and family of Kirstin Cole, who was seriously injured in a car accident on August 18, gathered at the tree her vehicle struck. The occasion was to recognize some of the first respond- ers and those who helped save Kirstin, who came home from the hospital recently. In the photo at right Kirstin, with her dad Jerry Cole, and mother Misty Smith, cut the ribbon that had been tied around the tree as a reminder for all to pray for her recovery. (Photo by Kristee Norwood) After long hospitilzation, many prayers, Kirstin Cole is back home

Kirstin Cole has returned to her home after recovery. being hospitalized from a car accident on The outpouring of support from Middlesex and surround- Kirstin’s mother, Misty Smith, said her August 18, 2013. ing communities has been something “I could have never daughter has come a long way and still has Shortly after the accident, her family placed a long road ahead of her. “She amazes me a purple and green ribbon around the tree imagined.” every day how strong she is,” said Smith. involved in her accident. The ribbon was to — Jerry Cole, Kirstin’s father “She struggles and thrives through her recov- remind everyone to pray for her recovery and ery and always has a beautiful smile on her to show support for her until she came home. responders on the scene, and took command He said the outpouring of support from face.” On Sunday, January 26, Kirstin, her family of the rescue efforts. Middlesex and surrounding communities has Kirstin was named the most caring and and members of the Middlesex County Vol- Debbie Holaday and Will Boards played been something “I could have never imag- helpful student at the Middlesex High School unteer Rescue Squad met at the tree to cut off important roles stabilizing Kirstin and extri- ined.” senior awards ceremony in June. Her ordeal the ribbon. “It was a very special occasion cating her from the vehicle. “The profession- Although Kirstin still has a long road to has been followed by the community. for all of us and an opportunity to recognize alism and quick response shown by everyone full recovery, she has been working hard in Smith added, “I cannot find the words to some of the first responders from that dread- involved were essential in saving her life,” her therapies to return to how she was prior to exactly thank everyone who was involved in ful day,” said her dad, Jerry Cole. said Jerry Cole. the accident, he said. During the past couple coming to the aid of my daughter that rainy According to the information Cole has When Kirstin met them on Sunday, she of months, Kirstin has undergone intensive August night. Without each and every one of been given, Richard Shore was one of the first reached her arm out for an overdue embrace. physical, occupational and speech therapy at the rescuers, my daughter wouldn’t be here responders on the scene that day. “He essen- “These are just a few of the people that MCV. She will continue home health therapy today. tially saved her life by opening her airway,” played key roles in Kirstin’s rescue and recov- and will eventually begin outpatient therapy. “I count my blessings and say a prayer said Jerry Cole. ery,” Jerry said. “We are forever grateful for Her positive attitude and willingness to every night that I still have all three of my Seth Foster was also one of the first the service of all of these first responders.” participate in therapy have been key to her beautiful children with me today.” Fire destroys Unpaid overtime suit settled; former deputies get $17,000 by Larry Chowning The complaint was filed in United supervisors’ meeting on December 3, county sheriff Guy Abbott. Middlesex another home States District Court for the Eastern Dis- supervisors voted to pay Moon $13,000, County hired the law firm of Guynn, The Middlesex County Board of trict of Virginia in Richmond on Febru- Burch $2,500 and Lyons $1,500 for Memmer & Dillon, P.C. of Salem to Supervisors agreed in December to ary 28, 2013, by former deputies Austin unpaid overtime and wages. It is unclear defend the sheriff’s office. near Urbanna settle an unpaid overtime and wage Moon, Ashland Burch and Perry T. how legal fees incurred by the county Attorney Jim Guynn said in a January by Tom Chillemi lawsuit against the Middlesex Sheriff’s Lyons Jr. The deputies sued Middlesex and the plaintiffs will be paid. 21 telephone interview that all the over- Office out of court. The suit was brought County Sheriff David Bushey for over- Although Sheriff Bushey was named time was incurred before Sheriff Bushey The smell of smoke awoke a mother last year by three former county depu- time compensation. the defendant in the case, the suit goes in time for her to get her infant and ties. After a closed session at the board of back to the administration of former (See Overtime, Page A2) escape their burning mobile home on Thursday, January 23, about 4:47 a.m. Outside the temperature was about 9 degrees. Dressed in pajamas, robe and Cheering goes on for Deltaville deadrises slippers, she ran to a neighbor’s home by Larry Chowning Evans, the longtime boatbuilder and recently spotted by Urbanna resident munity was known far and wide as and knocked on the door. former waterman looked at it and said Bill Hight of the Chesapeake Bay a center of wooden boatbuilding. The home on Johnson Drive, just Several months ago, Robert T. under his breath, “That’s a Maylon Buyboat Association. Hight found the Although Deltaville’s early boat- west of Urbanna, was fully involved by Brown, president of the Maryland Green boat.” He recognized Green’s Virginia Estelle, built in 1931 by Lin- building culture has for the most part the time firefighters arrived, said Ray Watermen’s Association, had Eugene boatbuilding style immediately wood Price, still alive and active. She passed on with time, other regions Burch, chief of the Middlesex Volun- Evans of Crisfield, Maryland, fiber- because the first wooden deadrise is now named the Mary Jemison and still recognize the significance of the teer Fire Department. glass the hull of his wooden work Evans owned was built in Deltaville is owned by the Corn Hill Navigation area’s boatbuilding heritage. Fighting the fire was compounded by boat. by Green. Foundation in Rochester, New York. Last summer, Deltaville boatbuild- live electric lines on the ground, which When Brown brought the boat to Another Deltaville boat has been The vessel was converted to a cruise/ ers Willard Norris and Grover Lee stopped firemen from spraying water education vessel and is currently for Owens were honored for their long- on part of the fire until power was shut sale, said Hight. time dedication to building wooden off by Dominion Virginia Power. “We are finding more and more boats when the communities of Nor- The home had no working smoke Deltaville boats alive and working,” folk and Poquoson recognized their detectors, said Chief Mark Nugent, said Hight. “Part of accomplishments. the Middlesex the goal of the Ches- Both men were Emergency Ser- apeake Bay Buyboat “I turned down awarded plaques in Smoke vice Coordina- Association is to find June at the 37th annual detectors tor. “She got out and track buyboats more calls for new Norfolk Harborfest and with the clothes that are still active.” boats last year Workboat Races, and are free. on her back,” he A buyboat is the in September Norris (See page A2) said. “They lost largest of the dead- than I can ever was recognized at the everything else.” rise style boats remember.” Poquoson Seafood (A relief effort is under way, see related (ranging from 50-to- — Willard Norris Festival and Workboat story.) 90-feet long) and Races. Smoke detectors give occupants an was used to purchase At the races, Rain- early warning at the first sign of a fire, oysters, crabs, and fish from water- bow Chaser, a Norris 42-footer built even if it’s just smoldering and has not men working in smaller deadrise in 1974, won in both Norfolk and erupted into flames, said Nugent. (See boats on the fishing grounds. There Poquoson. Several of Owens’ boats related story.) are approximately 45 still alive. There were finalists in the races. The fire appears to have started in the were about 2,000 buyboats in exis- “They really let us know how much kitchen area, said Nugent. tence during their heyday from the they appreciated wooden boats,” said Without a home are the 25-year-old 1920s to 1950s. Norris. “There were fiberglass and mother, her 9-month-old child and her During the evolution of wooden wooden deadrises running together boyfriend, who was at work when the deadrise construction on the Chesa- but most of the people were cheering fire started. peake Bay, Deltaville boatbuilders for the wooden boats.” Also responding were the Upper perfected a style that became known Norris has slowed down after Middlesex Volunteer Fire Depart- as the Deltaville deadrise. The dead- having knee surgery and Owens has ment of Water View and the Central rise boats ranged from 12-foot skiffs been battling health issues. Norris Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad of to the 100-foot Marydel, built by now has a 28-foot crab/oyster skiff Urbanna. EMTs checked the mother Willard Norris, right, and Grover Lee Owens of Deltaville were hon- Price in 1927 on Fishing Bay. It was under construction at his shop, the and baby. They did not require hospital- ored during the Harborfest 2013 festivities for their careers as Deltaville the largest wooden deadrise ever built last traditional backyard boat shed in ization. No injuries were reported. boatbuilders. They are two of the last traditional wooden boatbuilders on the bay. Deltaville with a boat under construc- left and their boats can be found all over the Chesapeake Bay area and Deltaville-built boats went up and (See Fire, Page A2) beyond. (Courtesy of Willard Norris) down the East Coast and the com- (See Deadrises, Page A2) 6 Arts & Leisure...... A6 Classifieds...... B4

0561 Business Directory.. B4 School...... B3 Bridal Lady Snow 51 Calendar...... A4 Social...... A5 Chargers Blower 5652 Guide Church...... A8 Sports...... B1 B1 6 INSIDE PAGE B7 Inside PAGE A2 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • January 30, 2014 opinion letters to the editor Trashy people are the habit because of The Marl- Letters to the Editor may not boro Man, just as thousands exceed 350 words. There is a also lazy people of women started smoking limit of two letters per person, because of the sexy Virginia per month. Email letters to To the Editor: Slim ads. Isn’t it funny (in a [email protected]. Trash is not only found morbid/sad way) how some in Middlesex. All you have of the heroes of our youth to do is drive to Walmart in could be making ads that, later Gloucester on Route 17. There on, will kill us? It makes us Unfunded are several sections of the road want to say, “Stop that now!” mandate that seem to have more trash How many of your friends or than others. Why? I ask this family have tried to stop, only To the Editor: every time I go that way. From to find out that they cannot? One of the talking points that the last light near Riverside Addictions are that way, they has recently become an irri- Walter Reed Hospital to the grab you and won’t let go. Despite not having working smoke detectors, no one was injured in this nighttime fire that tant to me, and I suspect many light at the turn into Walmart, What is it about the written occurred on January 23 near Urbanna. (Photo by Tom Chillemi) others, is “Unfunded Man- the roadsides are loaded with words—“Caution, cigarette date.” You hear it frequently, trash.This is the area that many smoking may be hazardous to even in media commercials. I of us see the sheriff’s office out your health”—on the package Fire destroys home . . . (Continued from page A1) heard it again today. with its trailer, and prisoners, do we not understand? On the Social Security is lumped in cleaning up the highway. Just surface, the message seems Firefighters from Urbanna 42 fires. “We’re deeply sad- posted on Facebook a plea for with Medicare as an unfunded the other day all I could see pretty clear, and yet it is the also responded to a truck fire dened for those affected in all clothing. mandate. The reason my was trash and more trash. How most ignored health warning in on Wednesday, January 22, at the counties we serve,” she Needed are women’s size and your Social Security is about those darn plastic bags. the English language. 10:45 p.m. on Myrtle Lane in said. “As we continue to pro- 16-18 pants and extra large unfunded is that Congress Many have gotten hung in the It doesn’t take a new law to Saluda. The Dodge Durango vide support to those affected, shirts. She wears size 10.5 for the last 40 or 50 years has trees and bushes, much like realize that “The Most Afford- was a total loss, said Nugent. we also encourage others to women’s shoes or 9 men’s. been stripping those paycheck Christmas tree decorations. able Health Care” is to quit the Red Cross responds take action to minimize the risk He wears size large shirts withholding contributions and So now after getting upset $3 per pack, per day habit. Volunteers of the River of a home fire.” and size 10 shoes. He wears spending that money else- with trash, I park at Walmart If I had known, and not just Counties Chapter of the Amer- The Red Cross recommends about a 30/32 pants. where. Some would call the and what do I see? Shopping admired (with a misplaced ican Red Cross responded and two easy steps to help protect The baby wears size 4 dia- spending they’ve been doing carts all over the place. Some admiration), The Marlboro helped coordinate assistance your home and loved ones from pers and wears size 12-18 on favorite projects, “pork people are too lazy to put their Man, I think (with today’s in the form of clothing, food, a fire: get a smoke detector and month clothes. He really needs barrel” or “earmarks.” carts in the “cart pens.” I am knowledge) I would have told shelter, and emotional support create a fire escape plan. socks, and he drinks Similac The original law establish- sure these people are the same him that. for the house fire victims. Items needed for victims formula. ing Social Security specified ones who also throw out the Anyway, as he rides off into This was the tenth fire the A local effort is under way to Those who want to help the the funds collected were to be trash. Then after putting three the blazing sunset on his gal- local Red Cross has responded help the family who lost most family can leave clothing and placed in a trust fund for those carts back in their pens, I start lant horse, may he rest in peace. to since November, said Julie of their belongings in the fire, other items at Something Dif- of us who had contributions walking toward the store, William Wade Douglas, Dudley, executive director. Last said Sarah Gill Kimble. ferent restaurant in Urbanna, withheld and paid into the pro- when I see a lady who has a Morattico year, the chapter responded to Heidi Romberg Damron or contact Kimble at 695-6101. gram. The trust fund died long cane, unloading her cart. I ask ago. Social Security is not an her if I can take her cart and Respect our elders unfunded mandate. It never push it toward the store, which will be because taxpayers make I will use. I see a man waiting To the Editor: Free smoke detectors available those payments with every in his car with flashers on as Peace! My youth, this is for There were no working smoke alarms in two all sleeping areas for new construction. paycheck they receive. Those another car is backing out of you especially, so please take recent nighttime house fires, including one on Free smoke detectors are available by contact- of us who were self-employed a handicapped space. He pulls heed and do the knowledge to January 23 (see related story). In both fires, the ing Nugent at 654-9659 or by email at m.nugent@ paid both the employee and into it. No handicap license what I’m saying. If we aren’t, sleeping victims awoke when smoke made them co.middlesex.va.us. employer “contributions.” plate nor a handicap sticker on then we need to start respecting cough. They were fortunate. All fire departments in Middlesex County will A true unfunded mandate the front of his car, and out of our elders because it’s only right. “By the grace of God someone was looking provide and install smoke alarms at no cost, he means money from general tax the car he gets and walks into For the simple fact is they help after them. It’s rare that they wake up,” said Chief explained. “If you need a smoke alarm in your revenue is being used to pay for the store. No limp, just walk- raise us, teach us, provide for Mark Nugent, the Middlesex Emergency Service home or simply need assistance in installing one programs, such as Medicaid, ing a normal pace as most us, care for us and many more Coordinator. you have purchased, please call me,” said Nugent. child and adult welfare, rent people. What is wrong with wonderful things that I could Nugent explained that carbon monoxide is pro- Smoke detectors can be placed in the attic, assistance, heating assistance, these people? go on mentioning. When we get duced by burning. It is odorless and will cause where smoke often rises to, said Nugent. “They food stamps, septic system The cart issue is the same at into trouble, when we need a the victim to pass out or not wake up, and suf- should be in every bedroom, especially if you repair, and depending on Food Lion in Middlesex. Why ride to and from, when we want focate. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning sleep with the door closed,” he said. where your research takes you, can’t people, when they are or need this or that, who do we mimic the flu including nausea and dizziness. Smoke detectors should be tested monthly by 70 to 90 more programs. A walking into the store, take call on? Our elders. Whether it’s Using a gas grill or heater indoors is very dan- pushing the button on the front. If the smoke mandate means a command one of these carts back to the momma or daddy, aunt or uncle, gerous, because they produce carbon monoxide. detector beeps, it’s working. Release the button or an authorization given by store and use it? It costs money cousin or friend, so we got to Nugent said using portable kerosene heaters is and the beeping will stop. Use a broom handle a political electorate to its to have an employee come show them more respect than also risky. to reach the test button if the detector is too high. representative(s). Unfunded out and collect these carts. In what we’ve been doing. Candles are another fire hazard. If the detector chirps it’s indicating the battery means there is not money avail- Europe, a person rents a cart Whether we know it or not, Carbon monoxide detectors are available at is weak. Replace the battery at least yearly. Pick able to pay for the mandate. and when he or she returns it they’re the ones to help pave the home centers and hardware stores. a date, such as your birthday, so you don’t forget. Seems we constantly hear to the cart pen, the amount of way for us. I’m speaking from Smoke detectors are essential protection If the smoke detector is over 10 years old, Social Security is running out money is returned to the renter. experience people, because I against a house fire and are required by code in replace it, said Nugent. “It can save your life.” of money. How come we never I guess trashy people are also used to disrespect my elders at hear about welfare programs lazy people. times, but I grew out of that non- Overtime suit settled . . . (Continued from page A1) running out of money? William Shuman, sense. If we just take the time to Tom Feigum, Urbanna listen to them more often, we took office. “Sheriff Bushey . . . The complaint further stated out of the sheriff’s budget, but it Hartfield will definitely come ahead a lot did not do anything to cause this that the sheriff’s office was in had to be paid,” he said. In memoriam: more often. lawsuit,” he said. violation of The Fair Labor Stan- Other claims Thanks So let us all practice giving Guynn said, “The way the fed- dards Act (FLSA). New policies The matter is not over yet, The Marlboro Man our ears the same chance we eral law apparently looks at this have been put in place by Sheriff noted Guynn in an email on for the criticism give our mouths. For all you that is that the office of the sheriff Bushey that apply to all FLSA January 22. “Other deputies have A recent Letter to the Editor To the Editor: do not know what that means, it employs deputies, and whoever rules, said county administrator submitted a claim to the county continued a critic’s tirade The sad truth is that many means listen more before you happens to be the occupant of Matt Walker. for comp time accrued under against my initial letter sup- of us, myself included, used to talk. In the situation that I’m the office at the time is who the To settle the suit, part of the previous sheriffs, and the county porting the spirit and underly- look at those old TV commer- in now (20 years in prison), suit is brought against and ends funds came directly from county is working through that claim ing message of the observance cials and “just love the heck I’ve come to learn and see in up being the defendant, even if coffers and part was paid by Vir- now. The county is trying to take and celebration of Christmas out of them!” Not the least my head and heart that I really none of it happened when he was ginia’s Division of Risk Manage- some action to address the depu- in honor of the Nativity of because of the western scen- should have listened more than sheriff. ment that provides insurance for ties’ concerns about unpaid comp our Lord Jesus Christ. In my ery, the rugged individualism, talked because how would I “The way the law is stated is these types of issues, said Guynn. time. I think that action will be critic’s most recent letter, he and the feeling that “Hey!, know anything if I don’t listen that once you get elected sher- “If the county did not pay its por- taken soon in an open meeting,” expanded his criticism as he here is a man’s man.” and learn? You get the proper iff you walk into things that you tion, it would have had to come he stated. attacked a letter written by a Well, I felt that way until education, awareness and expe- didn’t know had existed,” said parish member calling for tol- my mother died from smok- rience from listening and learn- Guynn. “It would have been (Continued from page A1) erance. His expanded attack ing-related breast cancer, and ing from our elders. You pick up easier to explain if they had Deadrises . . . against my branch of the church our cousin died from smok- ‘game,’ as our youth call it now- named the previous sheriff in the tion. much, and most everyone else (Episcopal) was not only inap- ing-related lung disease. adays, from our elders. So let’s suit too, but they are not required “I turned down more calls for (boatbuilders) is gone.” propriate, but just plain nasty. I for one am truly sorry, not start picking up the real ‘game’ to. The federal law is only look- new boats last year than I can “I really do appreciate that Since my critic had earlier just for “The Marlboro Man,” from the wise so we can head ing at it from the standpoint of the ever remember,” said Norris. people still have a respect and railed against my decision to but also for his family. in the right direction in life. It’s office.” “Oysters are coming back and love of wooden boats,” he said. quote my father rather than At a time when our Presi- only right. That means no more Overtime pay the boys want wooden boats “They have a character of their Scripture, allow me to quote dent is giving a mixed mes- disrespecting, stealing, fighting, The complaint entered by the to work in that business. It’s a own and every one is a little Scripture now: “Honor thy sage about pot being “not so cussing out and all those nega- former deputies states that federal shame. I’m too old to do but so different from the other.” father and thy mother” (Exodus dangerous,” I worry about tive things to our elders starting law requires employees to receive 20:12). And again, “Why do how the young and impres- right now. Until next time . . . overtime compensation for all you look at the speck that is in sionable will take his words. Positive Energy Always Cor- hours worked over 40 hours in a your brother’s eye, but do not Any good study about rects Errors. seven-day workweek. notice the log that is in your smoking and cigarettes will Curtis Lockley, “The previous sheriffs awarded own eye? Or how can you say show that thousands started Locust Hill paid time and comp hours at a to your brother, ‘Brother, let me straight rate of hours worked over take out the speck that is in your 40 hours in a week for dispatch- eye,’ when you yourself do not ers and deputies. Defendants’ see the log that is in your own payment of comp hours in lieu eye? You hypocrite, first take of (proper) payment for hours the log out of your own eye, and Published in the Interest of the Territory worked . . . was unlawful under then you will see clearly to take Lying South of the Rappahannock River both federal and state law,” the out the speck that is in your complaint stated. brother’s eye.” (Luke 6:41-42). “Deputies who were also If I and my faith community RAPPAHANNOCK PRESS, INC., Publisher canine officers worked additional are to be attacked for seeing hours performing tasks such as in the words of Jesus a loving Frederick A. Gaskins, President and Publisher kennel maintenance and canine and compassionate Savior Elizabeth Lee C. Gaskins, Secretary/Treasurer training, but did not receive any who seeks redemption for all John Thomas Hardin, Editor compensation at even a straight who turn to him, then I say to rate of time,” it stated. my critic: Thank you for your Staff: Larry S. Chowning and Tom Chillemi, General Assignment Reporters; Julie H. Burwood, The sheriff was obligated to criticism for it underscores Art Director; Joe Gaskins, Graphic Designer; Wendy Payne, Advertising Manager; Libby Allen, pay at a time-and-a-half rate or that we’re doing something award comp hours at a time-and- right! Finally, if my critic holds Advertising Representative; Peggy Baughan, Circulation and Classified Manager; Connie G. Walton, a-half rate for all overtime hours such contempt for the Epis- Compositor; and Geanie Longest, Customer Accounts Manager. worked, the complaint states, and copal Church, I fear to think The Southside Sentinel (USPS 504-080) is published each Thursday except Christmas week. “defendants failed to do so,” what he honestly thinks of Periodicals postage paid at Urbanna, Va. 23175. 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County deputies receive pay for providing off-duty security by Larry Chowning The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors approved in December a reimbursement of $6,545 from several local busi- nesses and one non-profit group who utilized Middlesex County deputies for security at public functions. This is the second year that the county treasurer has been required to collect the funds and pay deputies with county checks. In the past, deputies have been Run/Walk for Love gathering paid directly by organizations In honor of Ruth Ellen Hurley of Urbanna, who died Tuesday, about 200 friends, family, runners and walkers participated in the first “RE Strong 5K who requested their help. Run/Walk for Love” in Urbanna on Saturday, January 25. Over $8,500 was raised and will be donated to the American Cancer Society, at Ruth Ellen’s Sheriff David Bushey started request. “Ruth Ellen was a beloved member of our community, who did so much for so many,” said a spokesperson. “This was a way to show our love this policy last year as a way to for this amazing woman.” See the obituary on page A8. (Photo by Jenny M Photography) make sure taxes were taken out of checks and county deputies were paid equally as off-duty security personnel. Advice to new governor: Planning District has requests Assistant county administra- tor Marcia Jones reported that by Larry Chowning tive director Lewis L. Law- and the Department of Envi- a program which dedicates costs with these grants. How- the amount paid to county depu- rence outlining issues facing ronmental Quality, continues funding to address the most ever, more and more state agen- ties working for private groups is Middlesex County Board local government. They are as to change its policy and regula- challenging issues facing cies are not allowing PDCs to $30 an hour. The deputy receives of Supervisors chairman Jack follows: tions several times over, great rural coastal communities charge indirect costs to state $23.20 an hour; FICA expenses Miller presented concerns of Chesapeake Bay Cleanup/ confusion is caused at the local (low wages, lack of employ- grants. Indirect costs represent of $1.80 come out and the final the Middle Peninsula Plan- TMDLs/ Stormwater and regional level, making it ment opportunities, lack of the expenses of doing busi- $5 is set aside in a general fund ning District Commission “The MPPDC stands ready increasingly difficult to plan high-speed affordable broad- ness that are not readily iden- budget category to go toward the (MPPDC) during a transitional to assist both the Common- for implementation of these band, economic loss associ- tified with a particular grant, cost of fuel in county police cars meeting with Governor Terry wealth and local governments mandates/partnerships. ated with sedimentation of contract, project function or and uniforms for deputies. McAuliffe in December. to address matters related to “MPPDC respectively creeks and channels impact- activity, but are necessary and Jones also reported that Miller was named to the Chesapeake Bay cleanup, requests that the governor’s ing the commercial seafood essential for the general opera- during the months that Virginia governor’s transition team to Total Maximum Daily Load administration send a clear and tourism industries, lack of tion of the organization and the Motor Speedway, Bethpage evaluate specific needs in the (TMDL), stormwater manage- message to state agencies that affordable housing). In addi- conduct of the activities it per- Camp-Resort and Grey’s Point state. He was one of only a few ment, and water quality protec- meeting state timelines and tion, the threats to the rural forms. Campground are open for busi- on the team representing rural tion. commitments is critical for coastal economy and com- “PDCs across Virginia ness they utilize county deputies counties. “However, when the state, successful local and regional munities from sea level rise annually develop a Cost Allo- for security on a regular basis. He delivered a letter to the through the Department of implementation. It is unfair and increasing flooding need cation Plan to establish their Recently, the Upper Middlesex- governor from MPPDC execu- Conservation and Recreation and unreasonable for PDCs and to be better understood and indirect rate and document the Volunteer Fire Department in local governments to be held the impacts mitigated and equitable sharing of indirect Water View hired a deputy to accountable to state imposed planned for.” costs to all grant programs work their annual ham/oyster deadlines, when state agencies Potomac aquifer protection and as a method to recognize dinner, she said. Angelo’s Colonial Pizza fail to meet their own deadlines “The MPPDC continues to the full cost of agency ser- The Urbanna Oyster Festival to provide the necessary tools be concerned that continued vices, better manage scarce Foundation also uses county and guidance promised to the overdraws from the Potomac resources, and provide a clear deputies and this year the Town localities.” Aquifer may jeopardize the and concise method for devel- of Urbanna reimbursed the We’re back! Economic development health, welfare and future oping project budgets. Fur- county $20,340 to pay for local “The Middle Peninsula development of the Middle thermore, PDCs that receive deputies. A total of $30,540 was Reopening with the Tuesday struggles to retain intellectual Peninsula. Water levels are federal grants are required to spent by the Urbanna Oyster capital (the region exports over falling at a rate of approxi- follow OMB Circular A-87 Festival Foundation for the cost Pizza Special on February 4 72% of its workforce daily mately 2 feet per year in the Cost Principles for State, of deputies from all jurisdictions as out-commuters to other middle Potomac aquifer and Local, and Indian Tribal who worked the festival. This (804) 758-4079 regions). The remaining work- salt water intrusion threat- Governments. OMB A-87 was down from previous years Urbanna, Virginia force has one of the lowest ens the water quality across requires all programs to share in which the cost had reached as hourly wage rates in the Com- a large portion of the Middle equitably in the overhead and high as $45,000. monwealth. Peninsula. administrative costs of the “MPPDC respectively “Land subsidence in the agency. Programs funded by requests that the governor’s region is exacerbated by the grants that do not reimburse DMV 2 Go administration recognize the withdrawals from large indus- for these costs require the economic uniqueness of rural trial users, most notably in agency to find other means coastal Virginia and establish Franklin, Suffolk and West to cover these expenses, as to visit area Point. MPPDC respectively they are constrained from The mobile customer service requests that the governor’s charging these costs to other center of the Virginia Depart- Christmas Friends administration direct the Vir- programs. MPPDC respec- ment of Motor Vehicles, called ginia Department of Environ- tively requests that the gov- DMV 2 Go, provides all DMV contributions mental Quality and other state ernor’s administration direct transactions. now total $26,329 agencies to take all appropri- all state agencies to allow the On Monday, February 3, ate actions to reduce high Commonwealth’s PDCs to DMV 2 Go will be available Another $800 has been chloride concentration and charge indirect costs to state at the Mathews DMV Select, donated to Christmas Friends loss of artesian head pressure sponsored grant initiatives 10644 Buckley Hall Road, in recent days, bringing the in the Potomac aquifer for the in accordance with Federal Mathews, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 total received this season to benefit of all those living in OMB Circular A-87.” p.m. $26,329.85. the region.” The next article on Mill- On Friday, February 7, DMV In memory of Wilbur and Mandates and Directives er’s meeting with the gov- 2 Go will be available at the Clara Wilson, Marvin and “It is the purpose of plan- ernor will address concerns Middlesex Commissioner Lillian Dunlevy, Nellie Ward, ning district commissions of Middlesex County Public of the Revenue’s office, 73 Libby Gilbert and Butch to encourage and facilitate Schools, as outlined by super- Bowden Street, Saluda, from 9 given by John and Martha local government cooperation intendent Dr. Thomas Taylor. a.m. to 4 p.m. Dunlevy, $100. and state-local cooperation Bristow-Faulkner Funeral in addressing, on a regional Home Inc., $200. basis, problems of greater Anonymous, $500. than local significance. Total this week: $800. “Virginia’s PDCs collabo- Total to date: $26,329.85 rate with state agencies to The Steamboat Christmas Friends is spon- liaison with local govern- sored by the Southside Senti- ments using numerous state Restaurant nel and the Middlesex County and federal grant programs to Department of Social Ser- advance the priorities of the vices. Tax-deductible gifts are Commonwealth. Friday, February 14 accepted any time during the “As a general rule, state year at the Sentinel office or PO agencies have allowed PDCs Box 549, Urbanna, VA 23175. to recoup agency indirect Valentine’s Day Love Affair Menu Patrons may select one item from each course of our set menu. You will enjoy: Soups – OR – Appetizer • Alaskan King Crab and Lobster Bisque En Croute • Onion Soup Gratinee • Baked Oysters Piankatank • Roses of Scottish Smoked Salmon • Colossal Shrimp and Blue Crab Martini Cocktail Valentine’s Salad • Petit Baby Caesar Salad • Baby Spinach Salad Main • Lump Crab Stuffed Filet Mignon • Baked Chicken Country Cordon Bleu • Stuffed Rockfish Special • Shrimp and Crayfish Americaine Finale • Strawberry Creme Brulée Cheese Cake Advertise your Valentine’s Day specials, events or let someone know • Chocolate Truffle Mousse Cake Melba • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Sun Dried Sour Cherries how you feel in the Southside Sentinel’s Valentine’s Day section Jubilee

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A4 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • January 30, 2014 Master Gardeners release Courtney Turner to lead Great schedule of public events Decisions discussion on Turkey for the University of Maryland in Germany and The Mathews/Middlesex bulb grower in Gloucester, ing, will speak on Tuesday, Friday at Zoar Baptist Turkey, and it was while teaching in Turkey that Master Gardeners have will talk about how to incor- April 1, at 7 p.m. at Kings- The 2014 season of Great Decisions is off to her fascination with the country took root. released their winter and spring porate flowering bulbs into ton Parish Hall, Main St., a great start. The first session set an attendance Turner’s State Department overseas post- schedule of public events. the landscape in a way that is Mathews. She will give a record, despite the bitter cold, and the discussion ings have included Karachi, Lahore, Rome The Winter Lecture mindful of the desire to pro- talk on “Organic Gardening of Islam and the Arab awakening was insightful and Mexico City, as well as an extended Series will start on Wednes- tect the Chesapeake Bay and the Easy Way.” and thought provoking. stay in Ankara. Her Washington assignments day evening, January 29, to enhance the natural envi- All four lectures are open The second meeting of Great Decisions will have included serving as watch officer in the with speaker Marti You- ronment. The lecture starts at to the public and admis- take place this Friday, January 31, at 10 a.m. Due Operations Center of the State Department, mans speaking on “Heritage 10 a.m. at the Cooks Corner sion is free. A canned good to a scheduling conflict, the meeting will not take trade officer for U.S. trade with Canada and Roses: The ones that do well Office Complex on Route or non-perishable food item place in the Deltaville Community Association Mexico, and as desk officer for Guatemala. At with little care in Tidewater 33, 2 miles east of Saluda. donation for Hands Across (DCA) building, but will be held next door in the the present time she is working in the Bureau Virginia.” Youmans is a well The third lecture will be Mathews and Hands Across Zoar Baptist Church fellowship hall. of Oceans, Environment and Scientific Affairs known Virginia Rosarian held at 7 p.m. on Wednes- Middlesex is appreciated. The topic of the discussion this Friday will as a treaty negotiator on ocean issues. who will be speaking on the day, March 5, in Mathews at Please contact the Mathews be “Turkey,” and the discussion leader will be As usual, Great Decisions will start at 10 issues associated with grow- Kingston Parish Hall. Michael Extension Office at 804-725- Courtney Turner. Given the volatile situation a.m., and following Turner’s introduction to ing roses in the climate and McConkey, the owner of 7196 for additional informa- in the Middle East and the importance of Tur- the subject of Turkey and a break for coffee soil of the Middle Peninsula Edible Landscaping, will tion such as directions or key’s role, particularly as a member of NATO, and cookies, the floor will be open for ques- and the types of roses that speak on “Using Edibles in disability accommodations. the topic is particularly timely. Given Turner’s tions and comments from all participants. will grow best in this area. your Landscaping.” The final event planned by expertise and personal experiences in Turkey, For those who have not yet purchased the The lecture is from 7-8 p.m. This year there will be a the Master Gardeners for the participants can look forward to her providing a 2014 Edition of the Great Decisions book, at Kingston Parish Hall on fourth lecture. Barbara Pleas- spring is a rain barrel work- unique perspective on the topic. which provides background information on Main St., Mathews. ant, an editor for “Mother shop to be held at the Farmers’ Turner is a career Foreign Service Officer each of the eight discussion topics, copies can The second lecture is Earth News” and an organic Market on the Courthouse who has served with the U.S. Department of be purchased for $20 at this Friday’s meeting. scheduled for Saturday gardener from Floyd, as well Green in Mathews on Sat- State for more than 20 years. Born in Roanoke, There will be no meeting of Great Deci- morning, February 22. Brent as a lecturer and author of urday, May 3, at 9 a.m. The she received her undergraduate degree from sions on February 7. On February 14 the Heath will speak on “Bay several well-known garden- fee for this event is $35 and James Madison University and her MBA from meeting will be back at the DCA building, Friendly Gardening with ing books, most notably her everyone will go home with the University of Virginia’s Darden School of and the topic for discussion will be “Energy Bulbs.” Heath, a well known classic book on compost- a completed rain barrel. Business Administration. Before joining the Independence.” The discussion leader will be State Department she taught business classes John Koontz.

ater doors will open an hour prior to each performance. Call for reservations. 435-3776 ‘Quail-friendly habitats’ to be Audubon topic On Monday, February 3, at 7 aging various properties and and now several covey of quail Community Saturday, February 8 p.m., the Northern Neck Chap- performing appraisals as well are thriving at Elmington. He has Calendar • Winter Market at Reedville 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at ter of the Audubon Society will as selling properties. He oper- participated in workshops and Festival Halle on Main Street. Most of the items for sale host a program at Grace Epis- ates this firm to this day. other events to try to teach others have been created by hand, or artistically crafted. Jew- copal Church, 303 South Main Farinholt has always supported how to replicate his efforts. elry, photography, glass and copper art, quilts, fabric arts St., Kilmarnock, that will fea- wildlife causes. His latest passion, As David Bryan, private lands and clothing, knit items, and paintings will be a few of ture a talk by Blair Farinholt, the restoration of quail habitats, wildlife biologist for RIVERSIDEthe Virginia PARTNERS IN WOMEN’S HEALTH the things you will see. Homemade clam chowder and who manages the 488-acre his- is a continuation of his commit- Tech Conservation Management Greek pastry also will be offered. 453-6529 toric property Elmington. ment to these efforts. He remem- Institute, has written, “Quail are A Gloucester County native, bers when quail were numerous merely a symptom of a greater • CPR and First Aid Class offered by River Coun- Farinholt graduated from the and their calls “Bobwhite, Bob- problem, the demise of grass- n Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point ties Chapter of the American Red Cross from 9:30 a.m.- Virginia Episcopal School and white” echoed through the coun- lands, shrub lands and other so- Nature Park 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday. 776- 2 p.m. in the River Counties office at 39 Harris Road, the University of Virginia. In tryside. However, due to the loss called early successional habitat. 7200. Kilmarnock. Registration required. 435-7669 1960 he married Tabb Thornton of preferred habitat from modern Quail are what’s known as an and together they taught at the farming methods and residential umbrella species, or more popu- n Middlesex County Museum 10 a.m.–3 p.m., • Black History Month Program at 11 a.m. at the Collegiate School in Richmond. development, quail populations larly a poster child. Well known Wednesday – Saturday, in Saluda. 758-3663 Historic Courthouse, General Puller Highway, Saluda, In 1964 he returned with his have been plummeting over the by farmers, hunters, birders and Virginia. College of William and Mary anthropologist young family to Gloucester to past few decades. conservationists, they provide a n Hands Across Middlesex at The Cryer Center at Michael Blakey will talk about his Remembering Slav- help run his father’s insurance Farinholt has been instrumen- face to a whole suite of species Locust Hill is open 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday – Friday. The ery, Resistance and Freedom Project (the Remembering and real estate firm. After the tal in efforts to reverse that trend facing similar issues, including Clothing Closet is open Tuesdays 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The Project) and its search for historic African-American cem- death of his father, he sold the by creating new areas of quail- many songbirds and pollinators.” yard sale is the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. eteries throughout Virginia. David Brown, archeologist insurance business and formed friendly habitat in places unsuit- The program is free and and Co-director of the Gloucester-based Fairfield Foun- his own real estate company, able for modern farming. He open to the public. Refresh- n GED Classes sponsored by Middle Peninsula RACE dation, will describe the cemetery component of the Mobjack Bay Properties, man- began this effort 20 years ago, ments will be served. are being held at Middlesex High School. 769-1151 Foundation’s work in the Middle Peninsula. 758-5163

• The Knights of Columbus 6th annual Italian Tuesday, February 4 Feast at the Church of the Visitation on Route 33 in • Deltaville Library Book Chats featuring Longitude Topping. Seating starts at 5 p.m. Reservations required. Treating You Like Family by Dava Sobel. Chat leader Barbara Vest, meets from 725-1656 10:30 a.m. until noon at the Deltaville Branch of the Middlesex Library. Books are available from Middlesex Public Library. Sunday, February 9 New Name. Same Compassionate and Highly Skilled Care. • Concerts by the Bay presents Sonic Escape who will perform a program of virtuosic works spanning clas- More highly skilled providers, more specialized care for women of all ages and more sical, world and popular music at 3 p.m. at Mathews Thursday, February 6 locations throughout the region. It’s Riverside Partners in Women’s Health with • meets in High School. 725-9776 Rappatomac Writers Critique Group locations in Newport News, Williamsburg, Gloucester, and on the Eastern Shore. Lively at The Oaks. A greet-and-eat lunch will be at 11 a.m. and creativity will be shared from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. In addition to the already extensive obstetrical, gynecological and surgical services February 14 & 15 we currently provide, women now have access to the only fellowship trained minimally • Boeing, Boeing, the next show at The Lancaster February 6 & 7 Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. All invasive gynecologic surgeon and one of the most well respected gynecologic oncologist • Boeing, Boeing, the next show at The Lancaster seats are $20. Performances will begin at 8 p.m. The the- in the area. Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. All ater doors will open an hour prior to each performance. seats are $20. Performances will begin at 8 p.m. The the- Call for reservations. 435-3776 For more information visit riversideonline.com/womenshealth. To schedule GloucesterPartners In Women’s Family Practice Health an appointment, please call one of the locations listed below. Email your event to [email protected] by Friday for consideration. For an expanded version of our community calendar, please visit www.SSentinel.com. Newport News Newport News Gloucester Eastern Shore

p.m. every Monday at Kilmarnock United Methodist Lisa A. Casanova, M.D. William Irvin, M.D. Lisa A. Casanova, M.D. Jennifer P. Reason, D.O. Weekly Events Church. 480-4292 Monilla M. Dent, M.D. (GYN Oncology) Monilla M. Dent, M.D. H. John Reason, M.D. Barry Gross, M.D. (757) 594-4198 Jeffrey L. Henke, M.D. Elizabeth M. Reinoehl, D.O. Thursdays Jeffrey L. Henke, M.D. Leslie Hurt, M.D. David R. Scott, M.D. Leslie Hurt, M.D. Jawwad Khan, M.D. Theresa G. Long, N.P. • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Tuesdays Diane A. Maddela, D.O. Joseph K. King, M.D. Group 1:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at • Rotary Club 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast Williamsburg (757) 442-6719 Maya Tyler, N.P. Diane A. Maddela, D.O. Port Town Village Apartments, 111 Port Town Lane, at the Pilot House Restaurant, Topping. 694-6416 Krystal Ainsley, M.D. Darine Moukalled, M.D. Urbanna. 758-2386 • Quilting Class 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday at (757) 249-3000 (Internal Medicine) Karanvir Virk, M.D. • Cancer Center Support Group 3–4 p.m. the second the Lewis Puller Center at Cooks Corner. 241-4860 Jill Jertson, M.D. Jawwad Khan, M.D. Janet Dehoux, N.P. and fourth Thursday of the month at Rappahannock • Aphasia Group 11 a.m. – noon every Tuesday at Beth Scharlop, M.D. Joseph K. King, M.D. General Hospital. 435-8593 RGH Outpatient Rehab, Kilmarnock. 435-8501 Karanvir Virk, M.D. (804) 693-2670 Darine Moukalled, M.D. • Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Thursday • Alzheimer’s Support 3–4 p.m. the first Tuesday of Allison Butler, N.P. James M. Mullins III, M.D. of the month from 3–4 p.m. at the YMCA in Hartfield. the month at Bridges Outpatient Services, 113 DMV Stanley D. Yeatts II, M.D. (757) 253-5600 • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Drive, Kilmarnock. 435-9237 Darlene Ewton, N.P. Group 6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at • Chess 4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Middlesex Alzheimer’s Association office, 7335 Lewis Avenue, County Public Library, Deltaville. 776-7362 (757) 534-5700 Gloucester. 695-9382 • RGH Diabetes Support Group 5 p.m. the first • Good Deeds for Special Needs Group 6 p.m. Tuesday of the month at the RGH Rehabilitation and the third Thursday of the month at the Pilot House Sports Medicine Center, Kilmarnock. 435-8305 Restaurant. If needed, bring your child. 694-6016 • Cub Scout Pack 307 6 p.m. every Tuesday at riversideonline.com/womenshealth • Deltaville Community Association 7 p.m. the Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Harmony Village. third Thursday of the month at the Deltaville Commu- 347-7323 nity Association building. • Lions Club 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Beacon, Topping. 776-7508 Ebtehal Abdelaal, M.D. • Overeaters Anonymous 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Saturdays St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 435 Church Street, • Alcoholics Anonymous Open 12-and-12 meeting, Kilmarnock. Being a Primary Care Physician gives 5:30 p.m. every Saturday at Zoar Baptist Church. 776- • Middlesex County NAACP 7 p.m. the fourth Tues- 7629 day of the month at the Cooks Corner Office Com- me the opportunity to care for entire plex, 2911 General Puller Highway. families—parents, kids, grandparents. I’m Watch Dr. Abdelaal • Al-Anon 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Harmony explain her passion for Sundays Grove Baptist Church, Topping. committed to helping my patients stay Family Medicine. • Cub Scout Pack 314 2 p.m. every Sunday at Hermitage Baptist Church in Church View. 347-7323 healthy and active for a lifetime, and I treat Wednesdays Scan the QR code • Story Hour 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday beginning every patient with the same kindness and Mondays September 18 at the Middlesex YMCA. 776-8846 respect that I would give to my own family. • Veterans Café 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. every Monday all • Knitters Group 10 a.m. every Wednesday at Gloucester Family Practice veterans are welcome at 84 Main Street, Warsaw. 769- Urbanna United Methodist Church. Seeing the relief and gratitude on my 2751 • Story Hour 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the 7560 Hospital Drive • Dementia Support Group 10:30 a.m. the first Middlesex County Public Library, Urbanna Branch. patients’ faces tells me that I’m making a Building B, Suite 101 Monday of the month at the Alzheimer’s Association 756-5717 positive difference in their lives. Gloucester, VA 23061 office, 7335 Lewis Ave., Gloucester. 695-9382 • Story Hour 3 p.m. every Wednesday at Urbanna • Boy Scout Troop 370 6 p.m. every Monday at the Methodist Church. 756-5717 American Legion Hall, Saluda. 347-7323 • Bingo 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Booster • Kiwanis Club of Middlesex 6 p.m. every Monday Club, Hartfield. 758-2910 To select Dr. Abdelaal as your physician, call (804) 693-4300 at the United Methodist Church, Urbanna. 758-2020. or visit us at www.riversideonline.com/abdelaal • Bingo 7 p.m. every Monday at Middlesex County Email your event to [email protected] by Volunteer Rescue Squad, Deltaville. Friday for consideration. Please keep your event • Al-Anon/Adult Children of Alcoholics meets at 8 information current. Appointments Available Now. Medicare Patients Welcome. January 30, 2014 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A5 at the library by Ralph Oppenheim tem’s founded on this truth, Executive Director Man’s Air and Water, Fire and Earth, And death is cold, and life is heat, A couple of weeks ago we had a program on These temper’d well, your health’s complete. oysters. Cookie Atkinson was so inspired by that program she wrote a poem on oysters. She Dr. Thomson and his followers composed reluctantly agreed to share her poem with us: dozens of these instructional poems. The nine- teenth century was a period when poetry was Do oysters mate for life? a popular form of entertainment. Does being bivalve We’re not as accustomed to writ- mean they go with either sex? ing poetry for public entertain- And when oysters cloister ment. With Valentine’s Day do they meet up with their ex? approaching I thought I’d try And what do they tell each my hand at writing a medical other Valentine’s Day poem. I failed when they’re all communed in miserably. The word “psoriasis” bed? just doesn’t rhyme very well with We’ll never know, perhaps, “give a kiss.” And nothing rhymes because no oyster’s ever said. with “scrufula.” But at least I tried. Maybe you can do better. We’re going to have It’s always good to see raw intelligence and a Valentine’s Day poetry contest. If you can The Middle Peninsula TaxAide leadership team prepares for the 2013 tax season. Wynne Beale, sensitivity diploid in an artistic way, isn’t it? write a love poem that you want to submit to the district coordinator, is seated. Standing, from left, are Bill Nichols, Chris Brown, Micheal I’m reading the book “Marketplace of the the library’s esteemed panel of judges, you can Haley, Louise Caldwell, Therese Creel, George Levis, Jeff Breaks, Millie Montgomery and Mary Marvelous: The Strange Origins of Modern win a prize. If you mention the library you’ll Warren. Not pictured are Godwin Jones and Carolyn Cook who also help in Deltaville. Medicine” by Erika Janik. According to Janik, score points. If you mention an infectious dis- the book is “a history of botanical remedies, ease or two you get special credit. Just submit hypnotic suggestion, water cures, and other your work of art by Friday, February 7, to either Tax-Aide offered at Deltaville Library alternative medicine in nineteenth-century branch. America.” It is with regret that we learned that one of Tax-Aide volunteers will be then must pass a series of four with complex tax returns will The book is fascinating. There was a doctor the long-time stalwarts of the Middlesex Poets, at the Deltaville Library on IRS tests to become fully quali- be advised to seek professional named Samuel Thomas who believed poetry Emily Pancake, has had to resign from the Tuesdays, February 11, March fied. Some volunteers pass two tax assistance. could heal. In 1812 he published his first medi- group. The good news is that now there’s an 4 and March 25, to assist additional tests to help taxpay- Nationwide there are more cal poem, “Seamen’s Directions,” which incor- opening with the Middlesex Poets! The group people with their income tax ers with health savings accounts than 35,000 trained IRS-certi- porated instructions for the use of his remedies. meets at the Urbanna Branch at 1:30 p.m. the preparation and filing. and cancellation of debt. fied volunteers. Last year the The poem reads: fourth Tuesday of every month. Just show up. TaxAide, sponsored by the The Tax-Aide volunteers are Middle Peninsula group filed On Monday, February 3, at 1 p.m., Greg AARP Foundation in coopera- especially trained to assist with over 1,000 returns. Since 1968, Th’Emetic number One’s design’d Lewis, aka The Man in the Yellow Hat, will tion with the IRS, is available special credits for which many AARP Tax-Aide has helped A gen’ral med’cine for mankind...Let number bring his Tech Zoo to the Deltaville Branch. to all taxpayers with low and taxpayers may be qualified. more than 50 million taxpayers Two be used as bold, Greg will show us the latest in mobile devices moderate incomes with spe- Many people on the Middle file their returns. To clear the stomach of the cold; such as eReaders and tablets. Bring your own cial attention to those ages 60 Peninsula with incomes up to Taxpayers seeking assistance Next steep the coffee, device if you wish and Greg will explain how and older. It is a free, quality, $43,000 may meet the criteria need to bring Social Security number THREE, to use it. Questions? Call the Deltaville Branch volunteer-run assistance and for credits such as earned income cards and other official docu- and keep as warm as you can be . . . My sys- at 776-7362. preparation service that can credit, child tax credits or educa- mentation for themselves and transmit your federal and state tion credits but do not properly all dependents, including a returns directly to the IRS. file to receive these credits. copy of last year’s return, W-2 Taxpayers wanting assis- Volunteers are also avail- forms from each employer, NARFE plans Black History Month program tance can call the Deltaville able every Monday and some unemployment compensation Library (776-7362) for an Saturdays in the Gloucester statements, SSA-1099 form In recognition of Black His- February 4. will begin at 1 p.m., will be appointment. There will be 3-4 Library, every Wednesday in if you received Social Secu- tory Month, Mary Jackson, Jackson will discuss the held at the Lancaster Com- volunteer counselors available Bethany United Methodist rity payments, all 1099 forms president of The Julius Rosen- foundation’s mission to acquire munity Library, 235 School each of the three Tuesdays with Church, Gloucester Point, and (1099-INT, 1099-DIV) show- wald School Foundation, a non- ownership of the school prop- Street, Kilmarnock. All current additional counselors on call if every Friday in the Mathews ing interest and/or dividends, profit corporation created to erty, to preserve and restore or retired federal employees (or more appointments are sched- Library. For appointments 1099-MISC for miscellaneous continue the legacy of the Julius this historically important surviving spouses) and their uled. On the Middle Peninsula, at the Gloucester Library or income, 1099-R forms if you Rosenwald School in Reedville, school, and to provide services guests, and others interested in 30 trained volunteers are help- Mathews Library, call 695- received a pension or annu- will speak at the Northern Neck to meet the needs of the com- learning about The Julius Ros- ing taxpayers in Deltaville, 1407 Monday through Friday, ity, as well as documentation Chapter 1823 National Active munity—charitable, educa- enwald School Foundation are Gloucester, Mathews and 3-7 p.m. Gloucester Point is a showing the original purchase and Retired Federal Employees tional, and historical. invited. For additional infor- Gloucester Point. walk-in site with no appoint- price of your sold assets. (NARFE) meeting on Tuesday, The NARFE meeting, which mation, call 438-8011. Volunteers put in significant ments. Additionally, bring all forms self-study time learning tax The Tax-Aide program is indicating federal income tax law and working practice prob- sponsored by AARP; however, withheld, childcare provider lems. One-on-one sessions are membership in AARP is not information (name, employer scheduled for additional train- a requirement. The program ID or social security number) To advertise in the Southside Sentinel, ing. All volunteers attend a full serves all age groups with low and receipts or canceled checks call Wendy or Libby at 758-2328! day group training session and to moderate income. Taxpayers if itemizing. Bay Woman’s Club card party set for Monday Bay The Middlesex County admission to the February Bay Woman’s Club will host its party. next card party on Monday, Snacks and beverages will February 3, at 12:30 p.m. in be provided by members of its clubhouse at 210 Virginia the Woman’s Club. For reser- Street in Urbanna. 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Participants sought for ‘Polar Plunge’ & Chili Cook-off February 15

by Ginny Sawkins If you think Urbanna rolls up its streets and hibernates in the winter, you may have been right Car club officers installed in the past, but not this year! To avoid the doldrums typical of the The Memory Lane Car Club recently held its annual installation of officers luncheon at the post-holiday season, the Urbanna Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club. From left, the officers are Jack Ashburn, Kathy Har- Business Association and the rison, Jim Felthouse, Cliff Nelson, Steve Lowe, Jerry Lester and Gary Danovich. The board Middlesex Family YMCA have expressed its thanks to the club members and public for the support shown this past year come up with a plan that’s going and looks forward to another great year. The Memory Lane Car Club is open to owners of to be huge fun for everyone on all types of collector vehicles. For information, call 804-435-6171. Saturday, February 15. A two-part Urbanna winter event begins with the first “Polar Plunge” that starts the day off at 10 a.m. at the Urbanna Town Marina at Upton’s Point. All Parks nominated for best brave souls are welcome to dive Instructor Marilyn Sprouse offers Ben Balton some guid- into the chilly creek waters and ance during a recent smARTS program. make a splash right off the beach. By the time the swimmers humorous mystery novel have dried off, aromas of chili, Art league’s new student hot pepper, garlic and onions will Middlesex County author Brad Parks has it as I can.” be drifting through town as teams once again been nominated for the Lefty Award, Other nominees include Andrews, Timothy art workshop said a success of chili cooks from all over the given to the best humorous mystery novel pub- Hallinan, Lisa Lutz and Cindy Sample. Parks Middle Peninsula and the North- lished during the preceding year. If his nomi- was nominated for his 2013 work “The Good The first of a series of Sat- the workshop a great success ern Neck, prepare their secret nation leads to victory, he will join a very Cop,” which features quick-witted investiga- urday Morning Arts (smARTs) and was very pleased with the recipes for the town’s first annual distinguished list. tive reporter Carter Ross. The next book in the programs for children, spon- overflow attendance. “Great Chili Plunge” cook-off. Parks, who won the honor last year, could series, “The Player,” releases March 4 and has sored by the Rappahannock The workshops for youths Tents for the cooks preparing join Janet Evanovich and Donna Andrews as been called “compulsively readable” by Book- Art League, was held at the ages 7-17 are held from 10:30 and serving their own brand of the only writers to capture multiple Leftys. The list. Studio Gallery on January 18. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on third chili will be located at the town winner will be determined in March by a vote In addition to the Lefty Award, Parks also has Lancaster Middle School Saturdays at the Studio Gal- parking lot next to the ABC store of attendees at the Left Coast Crime Confer- won the Shamus Award from the Private Eye art instructor Marilyn lery, 19 North Main Street, on Virginia Street. The local fire ence in Monterey, Cal., where Parks will also Writers of America and the Nero Award from Sprouse worked with 16 Kilmarnock. department and rescue squad will be serving as toastmaster. the Nero Wolfe Society. He is the only author in eager students on a winter On February 22, the theme be on hand. “I love getting a note from a reader that says history to have won all three honors. drawing workshop. will be watercolor fun. To reg- Live music and ice-cold beer they laughed out loud while reading my books,” For more information about Parks, visit his Children’s workshop chair- ister, visit the gallery or call on tap will round out the day’s said Parks. “I really believe laughter is the best website www.bradparksbooks.com or follow man Sukey Starkey declared 436-9309. fun. medicine and I’m happy to dispense as much of him on Facebook at BradParksBooks. This is all pretty serious business, as there are awards involved. In the amateur depart- New book recalls earlier ment, winners will be determined kiwanis news by popular vote. The professional days on the Rappahannock winners will be determined by by Terry Rogers Future projects include Museum and a “Kiwanis One a panel of judges, the names of assistance to the Deltaville Day” project at the Middlesex by Larry Chowning ally high tide usually driven whom are being kept secret. The Community Services Branch of the Middlesex YMCA. Kiwanis One Day by a nor’east wind. The high Want more information about Committee for the Middlesex Public Library to support the is a global effort initiated For nearly 50 years, the com- waters flood the marshes, the Polar Plunge and how you can Kiwanis Club is busy plan- Spring Children’s Carnival by Kiwanis International to munity of Sharps on the north taking away the cover of the help take part, sponsor or volun- ning its spring and summer and to the Urbanna Branch by inspire people worldwide to bank of the Rappahannock marsh grass and giving the teer? Contact Rebecca Panis at events. The purpose of this cleaning children’s books. participate in community ser- River and Urbanna on the hunter an edge over the illu- [email protected] or committee is to initiate, plan, Additionally, plans are vice and to make a difference. south bank were tied together sive sora. 804-832-5071. and implement projects on being made to support Habi- The entire Kiwanis family— by steamboats. Both were A shallow draft, double- For information about the the arts, business affairs, citi- tat for Humanity, Hands Kiwanis K-Kids, Builders ports of call for steamers out ended (double pointed) skiff Chili Cook-off, call Sarah or Dan zenship, civic improvement, Across Middlesex (Back- Club, Key Club, and Kiwanis of Baltimore and Norfolk. is the vessel of choice used at Something Different at 758- community beautification,Pack Buddy program and Club—join forces for a large The last commercial by most hunters to sneak 8000. conservation, health, interna- September Cryer Center yard scale service project. Projects steamboat out of Baltimore up on the birds. Payne is a For additional information, call tional understanding, literacy, sale), Mathews Boys & Girls fill a specific need in each to cruise the river was the student of the culture and 758-1606. public affairs, safety or help Club, Keep Middlesex Beau- community. The date chosen Anne Arundel in 1937. That knows what wood was used for citizens of Middlesex. tiful Campaign, Ladies Pro- for “Kiwanis One Day” this year, it stopped at the two in his family’s sora skiff, the The Community Services fessional Golf Association, year is April 5. ports on its final journey up builder who built it, and sto- Committee takes the lead on Urbanna Cocktail Races, Anyone desiring more the Rappahannock. Since the ries that surround the hunt, rotary some projects and for others Wish-a-Fish Program, and information or becoming steamers stopped coming, the builder and the characters they provide support in the the summer YMCA programs involved in this dynamic Sharps and Urbanna have who made the community by Llew Samuel way of funding or labor. that include Bright Begin- community service oriented never been quite the same. what it was. An example of a project nings. organization may connect Mortimer (Morti) Payne of Payne’s book reminds us of Rotarians were greatly enter- in which the Kiwanis has Events independently with one of our members and Sharps can attest to that, and times when the sweet taste of tained by our speaker at last already provided support this planned and projected include attend one of our Monday although he can’t remember fried rockfish and cornbread week’s meeting. Ms. Annette year was assistance to Christ- landscaping maintenance meetings at 6 p.m. at Urbanna the days when steamboats came from a wood fired grid- Jahnel, a native of Johannesburg, mas Friends Inc., whereby, at the Deltaville Maritime United Methodist Church. cruised the river (he was born dle, when soda pop from a South Africa, kept us intrigued by numerous members of in 1940), he has known and drink cooler colder than ice describing her adventure as the Kiwanis helped to wrap and talked to plenty of folks who came from his grandfather’s first woman to drive an automo- deliver gifts. did and their experiences and country store, and when bile around the world. memories are reflected in his the faded aroma of oysters While visiting in Germany in Dobe Run Customers new book. from an abandoned shucking April 2006, Ms. Jahnel conceived Payne has written Sora house near Sharps Wharf still the idea of driving solo from Please call Tracey Royals, Tide, a book of vignettes and filled the air 20 years after it Germany to China. She did so Visit recollections of life at Sharps closed. against the earnest advice of all “The Dog Groomer,” and throughout the Northern Payne’s short stories and her friends who were certain that SSentinel.com to continue Neck region. Payne has been vignettes reflect a way of life something dreadful would befall grooming your dog. a longtime resident of Sharps on the Northern Neck that is her in the wilds of Kazakhstan, for more and his book speaks to the seldom seen or heard today. Uzbekistan or some other place unique Northern Neck and Although he calls the book of which no one had ever heard. news & Middle Peninsula heritage, fiction, it reads like it came Ms. Jahnel purchased a small 725-4831 366-6429 lore and culture, remembered from his own memory or from Renault station wagon which she photos. 44 Twiggs Ferry Rd. • Dutton, VA by a native. those who shared their memo- dubbed the “wish mobile” and set Payne knows both sides ries with him. out for China. of the river. He grew up and The book is for sale at Months later, after travers- now lives in the Northern the White Stone Phar- ing Germany, Poland, the Czech Neck but was a student and macy, the Book Nook and Republic, Switzerland,, Italy, graduated from Christchurch Rappahannock Hangups in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Herze- School, on the south bank of Kilmarnock, and Warsaw govina, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, If the power goes out the Rappahannock. Wellness Center in Warsaw. Turkey, Romania, Moldavia, A sora tide is an unusu- The paperback sells for $20. Ukraine, Russia, Kazakstan, will you be ready? Uzbekistan (North and South), No more worries of blackouts, brownouts or weather related Ms. Jahnel arrived in Hong outages. Just peace of mind that 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Kong, China. your home and family are protected against electrical failure. In Hong Kong Mrs. Jahnel said to herself, “That was fun; • Fully automatic • Permanently installed An StAn • More practical than a portable ric d I may as well go the rest of the e A way,” and so she did. She and Winter Specials m r the wish mobile took a ship by d way of Taiwan to Los Angeles. Popular Models, A She drove over a large part of the Each includes transfer switch inSurAnce 14kW - $3289 • 17kW - $3689 - 20kW - $4489 U.S. and Canada before board- ing a steamship for the U.K. In (while supplies last) due course she arrived back at Agency, inc. her starting point in Germany by way of England, Scotland, Wales, HURD’s, INC. France and Spain. This energetic lady has written a book of her adventure entitled “My Year of Beds,” copies of START RIGHT. START HERE. which she offered for sale. My Deltaville, Va. • 776-9241 copy will be in the Middlesex Public Library as soon as I have Auto, Home, Flood, BoAt, Bonds, finished reading it. Oh, and by the way, Ms. Jahnel CommerCiAl, liFe & HeAltH insurAnCe advised us that for her next Wesley Hatchell, Sr. adventure, she plans to drive from ilmArnocK Prudhoe Bay on the north coast 435-1677 K GENERATOR 804-758-0357 of Alaska to Tierra del Fuego Installation & Service Cell: 804-347-9843 eStAbliShed in 1959 at the extreme southern tip of Argentina, by herself, of course. January 30, 2014 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A7 Gloucester Arts on Main RAL to conduct five announces February events workshops in February Gloucester Arts on Main design principles, color and Inc. (GAMi) has scheduled texture in an intense workshop The Rappahannock Art tory experience in Art Clay several art events in February that will fire the imagination League recently announced Silver and create a fine silver that are open to the public. and stir creative thinking. The its special events for Febru- pendant or a pair of earrings On Friday, February 7, from purpose of the workshop is ary. using their favorite stamp, or 6-9 p.m., GAMi’s First Friday to use a variety of materials Unless otherwise noted, one provided by the instruc- program will feature Susan to explore the possibilities all events take place at the tor. Sills as the featured artist. She of designing with texture on Studio Gallery, 19 North • February 8, Art Clay will display her paintings. paper and canvas surfaces. Main Street, Kilmarnock, Silver Jewelry Making (ses- The theme for the month is Sikes will encourage students reported Barbara Pulling. sion two). This workshop “Romantic Jewelry.” to keep a “gathering book of Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to will be held from 10 a.m. Music will be provided by ideas” and will work individ- Lella Lee Edwards with her prize-winning watercolor “Dog- 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sat- to 3 p.m. at the home of “The Ballast Band,” and food ually with students. The cost woods” urdays. instructor Jan Dobrowolski. and a cash bar also will be for the two-day class is $110. The Artist and Portrait will Participants will delve fur- available. All skill levels are welcome. open February 1 and continue ther into creating their own On Friday, February 14, a Supply lists will be available throughout the month. The jewelry. General techniques Valentine’s Day evening of at registration. Edwards receives RAL exhibit will feature original covered will include making food and entertainment will be On four Tuesdays, Febru- art in a variety of mediums impressions, syringe work offered. Music will be by the ary 4, 11, 18 and 25, from submitted by RAL members. and stone settings. Bring jazz duo “L’Tanya Mari.” Call 9 a.m.-noon Deb Ross will People’s Choice Award The public is welcome and lunch. for information and reserva- offer the class “Polymer Clay admission is free. • February 15, smART- tions. For Beginners.” Participants “You Be the Judge” “Dogwoods” by Lella Lee The First Friday Reception Watercolor Fun. This work- On Saturday, February 15, will get a good foundation for was the January exhibit Edwards won first place. An from 5 to 7 p.m. February 7 shop is for ages 7-15. from 4-7 p.m. will be “Poetry working with polymer clay, at the Rappahannock Art acrylic painting by Mary will spotlight the exhibit. The Participants will learn to use Night: Open Mic.” Call to and learning about different League Studio Gallery in Ellis, “Rooster,” won second public is invited to view the watercolors for washes and sign up and read your poetry types, tools, conditioning and Kilmarnock. RAL mem- place, and Anne Cotter’s mul- art, meet the artists and enjoy drawings, practice control- or prose. A cash bar will be curing. bers entered artwork and timedia painting, “The Music refreshments, said Pulling. ling the paint and explore offered. The cost for the four ses- the viewing members of the Within,” was third. An RAL Forum at 1 p.m. special effects with watercol- On Two Saturdays, Febru- sions is $160. public then cast their votes Honorable mentions were February 24, Between the ors. ary 8 and 15, from 10 a.m.-5 Call 824-9464 to register or during the month for their given to Agnes Carter, Linda Folds, will feature a Peabody • February 18, 19, 20, p.m. Mary Montague Sikes for more information. favorite works. Egland, Pat Ramey and Award-winning documentary Collage. During this three- will offer the art class “Cre- Gloucester Arts on Main A watercolor titled Nancy Reath. about the science of origami. day session, from 10 a.m. ating With Color, Texture is at 6580-B Main Street in It profiles 10 brilliant artists, to 3 p.m., instructor Rose and More.” Sikes will stress Gloucester Court House. mathematicians and scien- Nygaard will show par- tists who are reinventing the ticipants how to use paper, ancient Japanese tradition of materials and other “found” Vendors sought for paper folding, she said. objects to enhance and Bayside Ballet offers Five workshops are slated in express creativity using col- February. For directions, fees, lage. Gwynn’s Island Fest materials and registration, visit • February 26, Beginning Audition/Master Class the gallery, or call 436-9309. Oil Paint. From 6 to 9 p.m., The Gwynn’s Island Civic showing vendor booth layout, Workshops will include: instructor Gail Lauer will Bayside Youth Ballet regardless of their studio League is currently booking numerous pictures and articles • February 5, Art Clay assist those just beginning to will sponsor an Audition/ affiliation are invited. The spaces for vendors who wish of interest, as well as pages of Silver Jewelry Making (ses- learn to work with oil paints. Master Class for member- class is available as a Master to participate in the Gwynn’s advertisements. To advertise a sion one). This workshop will Participants will produce a ship on Saturday, February Class for those choosing not Island Festival in Mathews business, or to show your sup- be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. monochromatic painting, 8, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at to audition. The cost for the County on Saturday, June 28. port for the festival, contact at the home of instructor Jan with emphasis on values. All Diggs School of Dance in the class is $25. Brenda Rice, coordinator Call at 725-7577. Dobrowolski. Participants supplies will be provided by Edgehill Shopping Center in Bayside Youth Ballet is a of the arts and crafts booths, This year marks the 66th will enjoy a brief introduc- the instructor. Gloucester. The class will non-profit organization that is seeking artisans who make anniversary of the Gwynn’s be given by Celeste Birr- performs classical ballets and and sell their work for the Island Festival, and the 40th Gucanac, a former member seasonal programs through- arts and crafts section of the year of the arts and crafts of Richmond Ballet and The out the Middle Peninsula and event. show. Originating as a home- around deltaville Suzanne Farrell Ballet where Northern Neck; presents lec- Applications from vendors coming day for the families she performed in the Ken- ture demonstrations in area of resale items that meet the on the island, the festival now by T.D. Harris doing all they can to help the nedy Center’s Balanchine schools; and participates criteria of being products that draws crowds from a wide feral cat population. They Celebration in 2001. in community education to are unusual, unique, and not area of eastern Virginia. Pro- Things are quiet around are to be commended but Dancers must be a mini- highlight dance as a perform- generally available from local ceeds from the festival are Deltaville. The fields areeven more has to be done to mum of 9 years old and have ing art. sources are also accepted used by the Gwynn’s Island lying fallow although some get the feral cat population had previous training in clas- For more information and for a “retail” division of the Civic League to operate and may be planted with winter under control. Although we sical ballet to participate in to register for the class, call vendor booths. maintain the Gwynn’s Island wheat. Sea gulls are swoop- live away from other homes the audition. All dancers, 804-694-5900. A third division of the Museum, the Gwynn’s Island ing over the fields looking and have a fenced yard, feral show will include informa- Cemetery, and other commu- for what sea gulls eat during cats are coming into the yard tional displays from local nity endeavors. the winter. Geese are flying in to kill the birds that are being businesses. These “com- In addition to the vendor several directions and can be fed. It is so sad to pick up the TRAVELING PIANO TEACHER mercial” booths will provide booths, the annual event will seen on fields and ponds. A feathers. It is not nature. Feral Let music warm your heart information, but not sales. include live music, antique venue of vultures can be seen cats are not wildlife, although Now teaching at a site in Deltaville Cricket Call, festival chair, cars, motorcycles, children’s eating the carrion on the side they seem to be around is seeking local musicians, games and a pet parade. of the road and occasionally Deltaville. or the instructor will come to you! entertainers and food vendors For more information about a bald eagle is spotted alone Mary Buxton received a Two Masters Degrees in Music • 12 Years of Experience for the event. She is espe- arts and crafts vendor booth with a deer carcass. beautiful email from Lisa cially interested in support- space, call Brenda Rice It seems there are a good Lowery. Her daughter, The Studio of ing local groups who operate at 725-3105; for general many deer being killed by Chessa, raised over $100 at Dennis L. Tucker food booths as fundraisers information, food vendors, automobiles this year but her birthday party last Sunday Where Students Progress • All Ages! for their organizations. The entertainment, or program then it also seems that there by asking for donations for festival program will contain advertising, contact Call at are more deer this year than Dogs for Life in lieu of gifts 804-925-5368 • [email protected] a map of the festival grounds 725-7577. years before. One of the rea- from her friends. She is also sons to live around Deltaville donating the contents of her is to be close to nature and piggy bank. She is carrying that we are. Possums and rac- the message to others as well coons join the squirrels in as sharing her bounty. sharing the birds’ food that Speaking of animals, there falls on the ground. Guess is one corgyn waiting for his ™ it is raccoons that go even forever home. 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Lenoir and David Troy Smith Hurley Jr.; two daughters, In lieu of flowers, memorial Sr. of Urbanna. He enjoyed Rachel Virginia Hurley and contributions may be made to: being the middle of three sons, Sarah Grace Hurley; one son, American Cancer Society (RE looking up to his brother David Walter Boyd III “Trip” Hurley; Strong), c/o Susan Silver, P.O. Jr., and being an older brother her parents, Rachel Packett Box 370, Urbanna, VA 23175. to Cole. and W.D. Edwards Jr.; and two Lucas was an aspiring young man with many talents, goals and dreams. A junior at Hibriten High School, he was a talented Alice M. Lake football player and wrestler. Lebanon Baptist plans Some of his accomplishments of Virginia and Patricia Keene Ralph H. Valdrighi Alice M. Lake, 95, passed in sports were receiving the of Lenoir; his uncles and aunts, ‘Celebration of Love’ peacefully from this life on Coach’s Award in wrestling, Lacy Henry Smith Jr., Ernest Ralph Henry Valdrighi, 71, January 22, 2014. A native qualifying for Nationals in Vir- Charles Smith Sr., Elizabeth On Friday, February 14, your love is and join us on of Mathews died peacefully Vermonter, Alice was born in ginia Beach, and competing in Virginia Pyle, Michael Bryan from 7 to 9 p.m. the Lebanon Valentine’s Day. The theme is surrounded by his family in a St. Albans, Vt., on March 20, the Southeast Regionals at the Smith and Lisa Summerlin and Baptist Church Worship Center “Love, The Greatest Of The Richmond hospital on Thurs- 1918. She lived her youth and Citadel in Charleston, S.C., husband Freddy; his extended will be having a Celebration Three.” Prizes will be awarded day, January 23, 2014. adult years in Sunderland, Vt., and in Atlanta. Lucas played family, the White Family, the of Love dinner. Tickets are to the best dressed couple, the He is survived by his loving prior to moving to Port Char- quarterback on the football Tuttle Family, and the Caldwell $25 per couple or $12.50 per winners of the “How well do and devoted wife, Mary; his lotte, Fla., in retirement. She team and played on offense and County law enforcement person. you know your spouse?” game, son, Christopher, and his wife, was predeceased by her hus- on defense. He took the team family; his girlfriend, Emma There will be games, door and to the couple who has been Lisa, of Weems; his son, Jef- band of 69 years, John Lake, to the quarterfinals in the state Tuttle; and his best friend, prizes, dinner and soft music. married the longest. frey, and his wife, Tracy, of and her sister, Jean Parker, both regionals. He was a member Tanner White. Proceeds will benefit the Leba- Contact Michelle Martin Cobbs Creek; grandchildren of whom passed away in 2003. of the Varsity Club AFS, was The family will receive non Baptist Church Scholar- at (804) 815-8428 or Felicia Shawn, Rachel and Hannah Alice was a spritely woman voted most improved in wres- friends Thursday, January 30, ship Fund. Roane at (804) 854-3421 for Valdrighi; a sister, Anna and loving mother and wife tling, and was in honor classes. from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the Show someone how great tickets. Deagle, and her husband, who was a harness-racing fan, His goals and dreams J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, 1913 Reggie, of Mathews; a sister, and loved riding motorcycles included applying for a wres- Hickory Blvd. SE, Lenoir, N.C. Genny Holtz, and her husband, with her husband. tling scholarship at Old The funeral service will begin at Richard, of Richmond; a sister- She is survived by her daugh- Dominion University, being a 4 p.m. with The Reverend Mike Benefit concert for Haiti in-law, Betty Pugh, and her ters, Mildred Rogers with hus- member of the ROTC program Minton, Reverend James Baker, husband, Stephen, of Mathews, band Clarence “Skip” of Fair at college, majoring in busi- Reverend Sergeant Greg Snider, mission trip planned at UUMC and numerous nieces and Haven, Vt., and Linda Irwin of ness and history. After college, Travis Dillard and Tim Sand- nephews. His niece and god- Hartfield; her grandchildren, he planned to join the United There will be a benefit con- Jonathan Davis of Urbanna Karen St. Lawrence and hus- ers officiating. Interment will cert held at Urbanna United Baptist Church and Pastor daughter, Donna Doherty of States Marine Corps as an follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Richmond, was a special care- band Shawn, William Farley, officer. This dream was impor- Methodist Church on Thurs- David Medlen of Olivet and Patrick Farley, and Brian Park. day, February 13, at 7 p.m. for Wares Baptist churches. giver and devoted companion tant to him to serve his coun- Serving as pallbearers will for Ralph and Mary. Rogers and wife Jennifer; and try due to his parents meeting the Haiti mission trip involving Donations collected will be six great-grandchildren. be Hunter Penley, Will Kent, Rev. Hyung Moon and Stan used to assist in building three The son of an Italian immi- and marrying in the USMC Matt Cannon, Coach Todd grant, Ralph was born in The family extends gratitude in Okinawa, Japan. He was Hovey planned for February tree nurseries and establish- to the aides of Bay Aging, hos- Champion, Coach Tim Poarch, 19. ing an Environmental Club for Richmond on June 20, 1942, extremely proud of his parents and Coach Josh Woodruff. to Stephen and Josephine Val- pice nurses, and to the staff and and wanted to follow in their The concert will feature children throughout Haiti. caregivers at Riverside Conva- Coleman Clark will carry Jubal, Pastor Moon, Pastor Everyone is invited to attend. drighi. The Benedictine High footsteps. Lucas will be wear- and place Lucas’s helmet and School cadet won the heart lescent Center who so lovingly ing his father’s USMC Dress jersey, and Zac Dillard will of Mary Jones and the two cared for her. Blue uniform. carry and place Lucas’s head sweethearts were married on A celebration of Alice’s life Lucas was well liked by gear and singlet. ‘Whispering Hope’ is topic November 17, 1962. They will be held at Christ Church everyone that knew him. He The family requests that celebrated their 50th wedding (Episcopal) Parish on Satur- was a young man that truly everyone attending the ser- for Universalist Fellowship anniversary in 2012. day, February 1, at 2 p.m. In loved his family, friends and all vices please wear something The couple moved to lieu of flowers, donations may that he came in contact with. red. This was one of his favor- Mathews County in 1979, be made to Christ Church, P.O. He truly will be missed. His On February 2 at the Uni- and currently works at Union Box 476, Saluda, VA 23149; ite colors, and showed his Pan- tarian Universalist Fellowship Presbyterian Seminary, where when Ralph and Mary opened memory will live on through ther pride. the Seabreeze Restaurant on or Bay Aging, P.O. Box 610, the memories shared by so of the Rappahannock (UUFR- she earned her M.Div. She has Urbanna, VA 23175. The Hibriten High School VA), Sara Mackey’s topic will served Williamsburg UU as Gwynn’s Island. They owned many. football team, wrestling team, be “Whispering Hope.” director of faith development, the restaurant until November He was a member of Lenoir 12th Man Club, coaches and What is in us that lets us and she has volunteered in 2013. Known fondly as “Sir” First Wesleyan Church and was cheerleaders and the Class of hope? Where does courage many capacities over the years to his Seabreeze employees, preceded in death by a grandfa- 2015 will all be seated together come from? How do we resist at UU Community Church in Ralph was a second dad and Beverly J. Johnson ther, Raymond Keene. and dress accordingly. despair in a time when we are Glen Allen. mentor to dozens of young Those left to cherish his Memorial donations may ladies and men who worked at Beverly J. Johnson, 64, of memory are his parents, Jill be made to the Lucas Andrew constantly urged to be afraid? UUFR-VA meets every Lancaster died Monday, Janu- Mackey invites us to consider Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 366 the restaurant. Kathryn Keene and David Troy Smith Scholarship Fund, 6944 Prior to opening the ary 27, 2014. She was a former Smith Sr.; brothers, David Troy Richland Road, Lenoir, NC these questions. James Wharf Road in White employee of Philip Morris, Mackey has been a friend of Stone. Seabreeze, Ralph was vice Smith Jr. of Lenoir and Ryan 28645. Online condolences president of Equipment Sales Richmond. Cole Smith of Virginia; grand- may be made at www.pendry- UUFR-VA since her seminary All are welcome to attend She is survived by her days. She lives in Richmond and stay for coffee. Inc. in Richmond. parents, Lacy and Daisy Smith sfuneralhome.com. A philanthropist who was children, Charles W. Call Jr. known for his big heart and (Kathy), Ralph W. Call, Tracey generosity, he was a lifelong Ashburn (Chris), and Melvin Katherine S. Schneider member of the Boys and Girls W. Call (Jen); eight grandchil- Love Fellowship buffet event set Club and a founding member dren; and her long time com- Katherine Stevens Schnei- Make-A-Way and Deliverance special someone to this buffet and former president of the panion, John Philip Wilder. der, 84, of Kilmarnock was Full Gospel Ministries of Remlik dinner and fun. Mathews County Boys and The family will receive called home to be with her and the Men’s Fellowship will Tickets will be available at Girls Club. He also served as a friends from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Lord on January 19, 2014. host a Love Fellowship on Sat- the door for $10 for adults and member of the board of direc- on Friday, January 31, at She was the daughter of the urday, February 15, at 5:30 p.m. $5 for children, or call Apostle tors of the Peninsula Boys and Bristow-Faulkner Funeral late Howard and Lola Ste- The guests will be Jerry Manning Jesse Ransom at 804-815-7508 Girls Club and received a life- Home & Cremation Service, vens. and The Mighty Supreme Voices. or Minister Rufus Morris at 757- time achievement award from Saluda. Surviving are her five daugh- You are invited to bring that 736-5430. the peninsula club in March ters, Irma Harris Ryman (Otis) 2001. of Urbanna, Leona Harris A member of the Mathews Harvey C. Trevilian Edwards (George) and Bonnie County Rotary Club, he was Harris Estep (Dean), both of Guest minister Calvary to named the Rotarian of the Harvey C. Trevilian, 67, of Amelia, LaVerne Harris Pierce Year in 1998 and had perfect Urbanna died Saturday, Janu- (James) of Mechanicsville and to visit Lebanon honor family attendance from 1992-1999. ary 25, 2014. He was a member Eunice Harris Jones (Donnie) He was recognized with the of the Middlesex Volunteer of Kilmarnock; 10 grandchil- mother, grandmother and The Lebanon Baptist Church Paul Harris Fellow award, the Fire Department, Urbanna. dren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister. She enjoyed cooking family invites the public to fel- and friends Rotary’s highest achievement, He is survived by his sisters, four sisters, Delores Kemp and doing for others. She will lowship with them on Sunday, Calvary Baptist Church of in March 2001. Josephine Erwin and Virginia and Lucille Akers (Jimmy), be greatly missed by her family February 2, at 11 a.m. Christchurch will celebrate He was predeceased by his Taylor, and a brother, Richard both of Lively, Adelle Foster and friends. Pastor Moses Nsubuga annual Family and Friends Day parents and a brother, Stephen Trevilian. (Elsworth) of Church View A funeral service was Sekatawa, a native of Uganda, on Sunday, February 2, at the A. “Sonny” Valdrighi. A funeral service was and Genevieve Clayton (Tony) held Wednesday, Janu- Africa, and his wife will bring 11 a.m. service. A traditional The family received friends held Tuesday, January 28, in of Dinwiddie; three brothers, ary 22, at Kilmarnock Sev- the Word of God. He is the soul food lunch will be served on January 26 at Foster- Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Howard F. Stevens Jr. (Judy) enth Day Adventist Church, author of several books and a afterwards. The community is Faulkner Funeral Home in Home & Cremation Service, of Weems, Welford Stevens Kilmarnock. Interment fol- powerful man of God. invited to share in the worship, Mathews. A mass was held Saluda. (Sherry) of Lancaster and lowed Thursday, January 23, at All are invited. food and fellowship. January 27 at Church of Fran- Interment followed in Forest Emerson Stevens; numerous Westhampton Memorial Park cis de Sales in Mathews fol- Chapel United Methodist nieces and nephews; and her Cemetery in Richmond. lowed by interment at Windsor Church Cemetery, Warner. beloved pet and constant com- Memorial contributions may Gardens Cemetery and Mauso- panion, Maggie. be made to the Animal Wel- leum in Dutton. She was preceded in death fare League, P.O. Box 975, Pallbearers were Shawn R. Preston Ware by her husband of 42 years, White Stone, VA 22578 or the Valdrighi, Stephen Pugh, Cliff Roy Schneider, and her sister, Upper Lancaster Volunteer Pugh, Daniel Pugh, James R. Preston Ware, 78, of Virginia Walker. Fire Department, P.O. Box 205, For all the cards, calls, visits, food, donations Michael Shaw, Stephen Shaw, Jamaica died Saturday, Janu- Katherine was a loving Lively, VA 22507. andThank acts of love and Youcaring you haveAll shown. Charles Bucker and Ray Spear. ary 25, 2014. He was a retired Honorary pallbearers were plumber. He is survived by his You are a terrific group of people. Reginald Deagle, Dickie Hurst wife, Ruby; a daughter, Cathy June M. Zimmerman and Pat Griffin. Hundley (Tommy); grand- June Marie Zimmerman, 88, Brammer; a stepson, Sid Ray- Love in Christ, In lieu of flowers, donations daughters, Dawn, Samantha may be made to the Mathews and Angie; two great-grand- of Wake died Friday, January field (Frances);13 grandchil- 24, 2014 at home surrounded dren; 20 great-grandchildren; Betty Johnson & the Family of Oran Johnson County Boys and Girls Club, children; a sister, Emma Mathews, VA 23109; the Branch; and a brother, Gerald by her family. She was the two great-great-grandchildren; Mathews County Volun- Ware. widow of Owen M. Schultz Sr. and four step-grandchildren. teer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box Funeral services were held and Edward L. Zimmerman. A funeral service was held 723, Mathews, VA 23109, or January 29 in Bristow-Faulkner June was a member of Lower January 27 in Lower United the Mathews Volunteer Fire Funeral Home & Cremation United Methodist Church Methodist Church, Hartfield. “Integrity–true to who you are” Department, P.O. Box 1130, Service, Saluda. Interment and a founding member of Interment followed in the the Hartfield Volunteer Fire church cemetery. is the topic of this week’s Mathews, VA 23109. was in Glebe Landing Baptist Church Cemetery, Laneview. Department’s Auxiliary. Memorial gifts can be made Christian Science Sentinel Program In lieu of flowers memorial She is survived by her chil- to the Hartfield Volunteer Fire gifts can be made to the Glebe dren, Bonita Rosser (Lee), Department Auxiliary, P.O. Now airing on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Landing Baptist Church Build- Christina Thomas (Ron), Lisa Box 459, Hartfield, VA 23071; Tune in Sunday, February 2 on WKWI Bay 101.7 FM ing Fund, c/o Sally Edwards, Seider (Mike), Owen Schultz Jr. or the Hospice of Virginia, P.O. (Wanda Gail) and June Marie Box 2098, Tappahannock, VA www.NNChristianScience.org P.O. Box 784, Tappahannock, at your VA 22560. Hammett (Bill); a sister, Ruth 22560.