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County decides against seeking separate bids on recycled items

by Larry S. Chowning Marcia Jones. Although not part of the co-min- The Middlesex County Board of gled program, recycled cardboard Supervisors voted 4-1 last week not collected at the convenience centers to “separately” bid out the county’s does produce a profi t for the county. co-mingled recycling program. Co- “We should go out and offi cially get mingled recycling materials include bids on these small areas that VPPSA plastics, aluminum cans and glass. is now handling,” said Mansfi eld. “We Saluda representative and board need to try to come up with the cheap- representative to the Virginia Peninsu- est price that we can.” las Public Service Authority (VPPSA) Interim county administrator Bill board Pete Mansfi eld recommended Whitley said Middlesex has a very at the September 4 board meeting that small staff in the county offi ce. “You the county bid the program out to pos- will be asking that staff for a lot more sibly get a better overall price. work that VPPSA is already doing for Mansfi eld has continued to voice you,” he said. concerns that the county is not get- Supervisors signed a one-year con- ting enough “bang for its buck” with tract in June with VPPSA to handle VPPSA because the county does not recycling materials, which includes competitively bid out aspects of the co-mingled materials. It will come up landfi ll programs. again prior to June 30, 2013. He also voiced concern that VPPSA Mansfi eld made a motion to have helps write bid documents and then is the co-mingled program bid out, allowed to bid on programs. “That’s saying he had talked with Waste Man- something that’s never done in the agement, a competitor of VPPSA, and private sector,” said Mansfi eld. they had indicated they could run the VPPSA’s co-mingled program program for less money. includes providing containers to hold Hartfi eld representative Carlton and handle the materials and adminis- Revere said, “It’s a very dynamic issue tering the bidding process for the sale and I feel uncomfortable making a of the materials. decision without listening to what Middlesex County does not make VPPSA has to say.” a profi t on co-mingled materials VPPSA and county offi cials are because the cost of handling out- scheduled to discuss the co-mingled weighs their value in the marketplace, program at the board’s October 2 said assistant county administrator meeting. Middlesex lowers tuition fee

Former VMRC Commissioner William (Bill) Pruitt, above, is grand marshal of this year’s Oyster Festival. for some non-resident students by Larry S. Chowning County. Goforth said Anderton explained to Grand marshal spread his A hot school issue nearly 25 years ago him that the Glenns community got their was whether Middlesex schools should mail in Saluda and felt like they were part charge tuition for non-resident, out-of- of Middlesex. Anderton was opposed to county students. Eventually tutitions charging non-resident students tuition. waterman’s legacy statewide were introduced but the matter came up However, county supervisors over the again Monday night at the county school years felt that students from outside of the by Larry S. Chowning or you might say he was just being Bill late H.R. “Peck” Humphreys Jr., then a board meeting, and some tuitions were county were costing Middlesex County Pruitt. Commercial fi sherman Kenneth powerful man in Virginia’s menhaden lowered. money and in the late 1980s persuaded The Urbanna Oyster Festival Founda- W. Williams of Hartfi eld, a former com- fi shery. At the end of Pruitt’s interview When the issue was brought up in the school board to approve a tuition rate tion Board has named former Virginia mission member who served on VMRC Humphreys asked if anyone had any the mid-1980s, school offi cials were for non-resident students. Marine Resources (VMRC) Commis- as the waterman representative, said questions for the young man. opposed to charging tuition because School superintendent Dr. James Lane sioner William (Bill) Pruitt as the grand Pruitt had a knack for making every- “ ‘Well,’ this man said, ‘I’ve got a ques- they contended that state aid received for informed the school board Monday that marshal of the 55th annual Urbanna thing seem better, even when it wasn’t. tion,’ ” Pruitt recalls. those students off-set any tuition fees. there are many non-resident students Oyster Festival. His positive demeanor made you think, “He said, ‘Bill, I’m a beer distributor. There was also a historical connec- wanting to attend Middlesex schools Pruitt’s voice is deep and strong. well, maybe things aren’t as bad as they That’s how I make my living. Why do tion that involved the northern end of but they are unable to afford the $3,000 There’s still an echo of that distinctive seem, said Williams. you think the governor appointed me to Gloucester County that is strongly tied to annual tuition. He recommended a Eastern Shore of Virginia accent that “I’ve seen people come before the be on this board?’ ” the Saluda/Urbanna area. Students from reduction in tuition for families who he picked up as a child growing up on commission mad as you know what and “I came right back with an answer; I Glenns had attended the high school in meet a certain criteria. Tangier Island. leave with a smile on their face. And said, sir, anyone who’s ever eaten Chesa- Saluda and the elementary school in The school board voted unanimously Tangier is almost right in the middle really nothing had changed,” said Wil- peake Bay steamed crabs knows we need Urbanna for nearly 50 years without to reduce the $3,000 annual tuition to of the Chesapeake Bay and noted as a liams. you around. When you eat a steamed paying any tuition. $2,000 if a student qualifi es for free or maritime community where commercial In the 1960s, Pruitt married an crab you’ve got to have a pitcher of beer Pinetop District school board member reduced lunch and meets all other non- fi shing is king. Although many a strong, Urbanna girl, Diane Pruitt, and moved with it.” Jim Goforth recalls when he was assis- resident student criteria in the policy dynamic individual has left the island to off Tangier Island to Remlik. He had “The place broke up with laughter,” tant superintendent of schools in the early manual. meet with success in life, few have come landed a job working in a newly formed said Pruitt. 1980s that former school board chair- Goforth said part of the criteria for close to reaching the accomplishments regional planning commission. Shortly “Then Mr. Humphreys said, ‘I’ve got man John Gayle Anderton came to him acceptance is that the increase in school of Bill Pruitt. thereafter, he became the fi rst county and explained the longtime educational population does not require hiring addi- In 2006, after 25 years as head of administrator in Richmond County. (See Pruitt, page A2) agreement with Glenns and Middlesex tional teachers or other personnel. VMRC, Pruitt retired. His long service While there he became associated might not seem that big of a deal except with leaders in the politically-connected for the fact that the job is a political oyster packing and menhaden industries appointment and Democrats and Repub- in the Northern Neck and Middle Pen- licans switched back and forth in the insula. governor’s mansion quite a few times When state offi cials began to look for over the course of Pruitt’s tenure as com- a replacement for Dr. James Douglas as missioner. head of VMRC, several oyster packers A feat in itself, Pruitt served under and others lobbied for Pruitt’s name to seven governors. Starting with Governor be included in the list of applicants. Charles “Chuck” Robb in 1982, each To say the least, the young man from governor thereafter appointed Pruitt with Tangier Island appeared to be a long very little debate. He’d probably still be shot. in offi ce if he had wanted to stay. “When several people approached You might say he was good at his job, me about the job I said I’d talk to them about it, but I thought it was so far out of reach,” said Pruitt. “It was the only state County school job I’d be interested in because of my heritage. Generations of my family had superintendent worked the water.” Pruitt was interviewed but Robb reap- pointed Douglas. A couple months later fi les resignation Douglas resigned. Governor Robb then The Middlesex County School Board created a 23-member search commit- voted unanimously during a special ses- tee and went nationwide trying to fi nd a sion yesterday to accept the resignation new head of the commission. Pruitt was of county school superintendent Dr. encouraged to resubmit his name and he James Lane, effective December 12, did. 2012. Lane has accepted the position of There were 35 strong applicants from superintendent for Goochland County all across the country and the list was Public Schools. narrowed down to fi ve. Pruitt made the Dr. Lane just started his fi fth year in interview cut and went before the selec- Middlesex and his second year as super- tion panel. intendent. He was fi rst hired in 2008 as During his interview, he went through the principal of St. Clare Walker, later the expected questions like everyone We remember served as assistant superintendent, and else, but at the end of the session the was appointed superintendent beginning opportunity came for that Bill Pruitt ‘wit’ The impact of the September 11 attacks on America was commemorated on Tuesday by ringing the Urbanna in November of 2011. (More in next to present itself. Baptist Church bell for 3 hours. Veteran Urbanna fi reman Charles Brown takes a turn above as other bell week’s Sentinel) The chairman of the panel was the ringers wait their turn and children from Urbanna Baptist Day Care look on. (Photo by Tom Chillemi) 6 Arts & Leisure ...... A6 Classifieds ...... B4 61

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52 Calendar ...... A4 Social...... A5 Museum Volleyball 56 Church ...... B8 Sports ...... B1 A7 B1 6 PAGE PAGE In side In A2 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • September 13, 2012 opinion one woman’s opinion letters to the editor Making payroll out of business. The mediocre, uncaring, fool- Town event ish and wasteful simply do not survive. When Answer to the Car, faith broken Urbanna, Va.— There are certain experiences there’s drop in profits, small business has to cut Golden Rule To the Editor: coordinator every American should taste in life in order to back on overhead, make do with less, or close Last Friday I had the unfor- become fully rounded. All experience is valu- its doors. To the Editor: tunate experience of my car is needed able, of course, but some are “special.” The bad news is when a small business My letter “Do not be breaking down on Greys Point To the Editor: My list of special experiences everyone doesn’t succeed not only is very much-needed Deceived” on August 9 Road between the airport and As a “newcomer” and owner of ought to partake of in life includes teaching a tax receipts lost to the government treasury, but showed how Obama has the campground, and in the a retail business in Urbanna of 16 class in public school, waiting tables, going off also there’s an immediate loss of jobs. When a used the word “Christian” middle of the road work. Dead. months, I would like to express to war and getting shot at, paying taxes, writ- business shuts down, everyone loses. as a way to deceive us into Dead. Dead. My hazard lights my thoughts and appreciation to ing a controversial opinion in the local newspa- Major threats to small business, beside lack thinking he is one, when wouldn’t work. I was alone and everyone in Urbanna and sur- per, driving a rescue squad vehicle, working a of ability and recession, are payroll taxes. The his actions prove the com- clearly not capable of pushing rounding areas for making me policeman’s shift, taking care of 4,000 patients more taxes small business has to pay, the less plete opposite. He used the a 2,300 pound car off the road. feel so welcome and a part of the (as my doctor does) and, lastly, making pay- employment it can offer. “Golden Rule” as his reason I popped the trunk to give some community. I am privileged to roll. Small businesses that hire for accepting gay marriage sign that my car was disabled. be a part of this beautiful water- I haven’t quite experienced employees must pay pay- when these words do not I called my husband for front town and the other 51 Cross all of the above as yet but I’m roll taxes for each employee give us a license to sin and help, and I called the sheriff’s Street businesses, which are my still working at it. Returning either as self-employment the Evangelicals (I now call department to ask for someone work family. to work last year was a sudden tax and 100 percent of the Evangellyfish) who voted to park behind me until I either We all want to see success and dose in reality as to the most employer’s social security, for Obama are promoting an got going or got a tow because growth to our area. We recently important event in every small and now more than half agenda of abortion and now I did not want to cause an acci- hosted the annual Meet the Art- business here in Middlesex of each employee’s social gay marriage. I reminded dent. I also called AAA. ists event, which was turned and across the country—mak- security contribution, pos- readers that not only will While I waited alone on the into a fundraiser for the rebuild ing payroll. sibly all or a portion of the Obama be held accountable side of the road for help to reach project for the Deltaville Mari- This glorious event happens employee’s health insurance for the sins he injects on the me, I experienced something I time Museum. We all know it every week or so through- and retirement plan, along nation but also all those who never would have expected. was a great success and this was out the nation with not much with unemployment taxes. further those sins along by People were yelling at me to because we had a motivated, applause or recognition, and On top of that, many small their vote, and when Novem- get my car out of the road, they organized and professional event affects millions of employers businesses fund holiday, ber comes to remember that also yelled obscenities at me coordinator, Ginny Sawkins. and employees. Indeed, this vacation and sick leave for when you accept Jesus as and gave me the finger, but not As all business owners agree, humble happening makes, as each employee, and per- your Savior he must also be ONE person stopped to ask if we want the best for our town and the saying goes, “the world go haps even pays snow days your Lord. By this I mean I needed help. It was Friday, we want to see it grow in the right ‘round.” when the business is closed. that when a Christian takes and an extremely large number direction, but we don’t have the It sounds so easy. Making by Mary Some citizens may not real- advantage of the saving of cars were crossing between extra time to plan and coordinate payroll? Big deal. Who ize or appreciate what a big power of Jesus Christ he also Middlesex and Lancaster coun- events that make a huge impact. couldn’t make payroll? Why, Wakefield Buxton responsibility this is. becomes subject to His law ties. We hired Ginny Sawkins of Work there is hardly any mention This administration has and commandments. I have lost faith in my fellow Relief to coordinate the artists, of the importance or even difficulty of making been particularly negative to small business. The letter written on August humans. I have often stopped put out the many press releases, payroll to the broad mainstream of students in The incessant “tax the rich” (a loosely under- 30 somehow missed my point and asked if I can help or call which were so professionally school or college, or is it even of any particular stood but commonly used term that apparently completely and accused me of someone when I see someone done, the ads, posters, silent worthwhile mention in most media. translates to anyone who pays more taxes than being a hypocrite for claiming stranded on the side of the auction and raffle items, and to Okay. Maybe it’s not so challenging to make we do) and laying blame on the private sector the “Golden Rule” has excep- road. I would have thought drive all over the county to see payroll. Maybe anyone could do it, or at least for economic woes has been exceedingly dam- tions. What I hope the readers others would do the same for that things were done correctly make payroll once, twice or even three times aging to business morale. conclude is that the Golden me. What happened to the in a timely fashion. I think we all in a row. But making payroll week after week, Small businesses work hard. Whatever Rule cannot be used as an Golden Rule? agree that this is what is needed year after year, even during tough economic political party is in charge, it can’t afford to advocate for sinful behavior Julie Burwood in our quaint harbor town to keep times such as we now have, that’s a very dif- be hostile to small businesses because there as Obama has done. Lancaster it alive. ferent matter. will never be an economic recovery without In the Greek manuscripts it Chesapeake Inn is work- The private sector relies on its own hearty this important segment in society, which is reads this way: According as ing diligently keeping their inn ability to survive. Or at least that was true committed to meet obligations to customers, you desire that men should Looking into occupied, so that we, the busi- before government started using taxpayers’ employees, local and federal government and do to you, you also do the ness owners, can survive during money to bail out corporations in America that society in general. To all those small businesses same unto them (Luke 6:31). Ryan’s record the “off season.” I applaud the were “too big to fail.” But small businesses who hang in there providing goods, services Christ’s words start with how Chesapeake Inn owners for all succeed or fail mainly on their own capabili- and jobs through good and bad times–thank we want to be treated and we To the Editor: their hard work and effort, not to ties and does not turn to public funds to meet you and good work! are not only to look at the Most Republicans were mention generosity in supporting salaries, pensions, health benefits or retirement All who work, whether in the private or physical side of this message delighted with Mitt Romney’s us in so many events. plans—as does the public sector and now even public sector or as a volunteer, fulfill a need but also the spiritual. Not only choice of a running mate. Paul I’m asking that the town and some big corporations. in society. It is helpful if we respect each other should we desire that others Ryan is young, articulate and the Urbanna Business Associa- This is why small business is so very impor- and quit painting each other as the bad guy. treat us with respect, compas- has produced an ultra-conserva- tion, separately or jointly, consider tant to the nation. It provides goods and ser- Let’s do all we can to get America back to sion, trust, and acceptance tive budget plan aimed at reduc- hiring a town event coordina- vices at the least cost to the public along with work again. First steps are to see ourselves as but we must desire correction ing the troublesome deficit that tor to coordinate more events. being the major employer in America, provid- one big team rather than polarized and divided when necessary when we are threatens our future. Its main We all have great ideas, we just ing almost 70% of all jobs. units; understand and respect our different guilty of sin that could sepa- thrust is a series of deep cuts in need someone to coordinate our Small business is precarious . . . either pro- responsibilities and functions in a free society; rate us from eternal life with entitlement programs that would dreams. vide excellent goods and services to the public and look to ourselves to help solve problems God. In order to be an effec- be born by those at the lower end Karen Lowe efficiently and make a profit or . . . bingo, you’re other than expecting others to do so. ©2012 tive tool for Christ we have of the economic spectrum, while Urbanna to love the sinner (including preserving the Bush tax cuts for ourselves) and hate the sin. the very affluent. Trickle-down letters to the editor If not, the sin becomes the Ryan’s congressional voting blindness that takes our focus record indicates his support for policies have dissenter disagreed and stated “The election of Barrack Obama off of God and is put on our- many high-dollar items such Letters to the Editor may not that my observation, “… really was historic and gave space to selves. We then become our as the Bush tax cuts, TARP, not worked exceed 350 words. There is a was no more than fear and igno- struggle for a people’s agenda.” own source as to what is right economic stimulus, Iraq and limit of two letters per person, rance on parade.” He added, “…millions at the or wrong, moral or immoral, Afghanistan wars, a prescrip- To the Editor: per month. Email letters to I want to thank this individual core of this party must continue sinful or righteous completely tion drug benefit, and Medicare If Mitt Romney were paying [email protected]. for his comments because they to operate under the umbrella of leaving God out of the equa- Part B, among others. Hardly taxes in 1962, he would have paid are further proof that the unin- the Democratic Party…We show tion. the record of a deficit hawk. His at a rate of more than 90%; today formed do not understand the no hesitation in supporting and The reader concluded with current budget aims to slash $6 he pays 13%, and he wants to pay No, It’s Not enormous change that has taken fighting for the (Obama) Admin- the statement that being reli- trillion over the next six years, less. place in the national Democratic istration’s progressive initiatives.” gious in public affairs is seri- largely at the expense of Medi- Look at our economy in the the Same Party. Apparently, this individual Webb summarized his comments ously detrimental to civilized care, Medicaid, Head Start, 1950s and 60s versus our econ- either condones or is unaware of with “...for Communists there are society. To me that statement Food Stamps, Pell Grants for omy today. Look at the national Democratic Party the close relationship between major differences between the is a fraud, for the more we students, and various programs debt then, versus the debt now. the Democratic Party and the Democrats and the Republicans. have removed God out of helpful to the poor and middle Sure we’ve got the military to pay To the Editor: Communist Party USA. Sam We must support the Democrats.” everyday life the worse our class. The severity of this plan for. Sure we’ve got our social pro- I respond to a letter in the Webb, chairman of the Commu- Anyone who objectively society has become. Chris- has been decried by the Con- grams. These things are expen- September 6 edition which took nist Party USA, and his Party, watched the national Democratic tians make up 37% of the ference of Catholic Bishops, sive, and the rich are not asked to exception to my previous letter have endorsed Barrack Hussein Convention had to be concerned world’s population yet they who termed it “immoral.” pay for it all. entitled, “Not the Same Demo- Obama for President in 2008 by the radical changes made in have accounted for over 95% The Congressional Center on But you want to tell me that cratic Party.” My thesis was that and 2012. Webb was quoted in the Democratic platform. All of all advancements to soci- Budget and Policy Priorities cal- cutting taxes does not increase many uninformed, traditional People’s Weekly World, the offi- reference to “God,” for example, ety that has benefited man- culates that two-thirds of Ryan’s the debt? We cut revenues from Democratic voters do not under- cial newspaper of the Commu- was deleted. After three unsuc- kind. Hosea 4:6 warns us spending cuts will fall on the the rich from 90% to 13% and stand that “…today’s national nist Party, explaining that it was cessful voice votes, the chairman “My people are destroyed by poor and middle class, given his you want to lay sole blame for Democratic Party is controlled not necessary to have a separate arbitrarily declared that “God” lack of knowledge, seeing tax cuts which are estimated to the debt on entitlements? That’s by the far left radicals including candidate. be inserted into the platform. thou has forgotten the laws cost more than $4.5 trillion. crazy. a number whose beliefs mirror The influence and commit- This decision drew loud booing of thy God, I will also reject Additional aspects of Ryan’s The fundamental Republican the objectives of the Communist ment of the Communist Party from the crowd. thee.” Christ should be the political stance include a strong idea — that the health of the Party USA.” I speculated that USA goes far beyond endorsing “God” was “booed and denied only significant part of our push to restrict women’s health American economy depends on Jack Kennedy’s 1960s philoso- Obama for President. Sam Webb three times. Sound familiar? And identity. rights, support of an increase in advancing and protecting the phy of government might place considers Obama a friend and this is just scratching the surface. Warren Palmer defense spending to $642 bil- interests of the privileged few him on the conservative side of one of them. The People’s Weekly No, this is not Jack Kennedy’s Saluda lion, a 10-year $40 billion tax — has just not proven true. In today’s political spectrum. The World quoted Webb as saying, 1960s Democratic Party. break for the petroleum indus- fact, just the opposite has proven Garey L. Conrad try, lowering marginal income true. Republican trickle-down Urbanna Kaine is the tax rates from 35% to 25%, and policies have multiplied inequal- ending tax on capital gains. He ity, enlarged the national debt, logical choice also opposes climate change destabilized the whole economic Drip irrigation curbs and would curtail the system, and pulled us into a great Published in the Interest of the Territory for town sewage To the Editor: power of the Environmental recession. Lying South of the Rappahannock River Gov. Tim Kaine was elected Protection Agency, but favors We cannot put those people in to be discussed governor in 2005. While he “private stewardship of the charge again. was governor, Virginia was environment.” The names to remember: RAPPAHANNOCK PRESS, INC., Publisher Pete Mansfield, a member of honored as the best managed Ryan has been sharply criti- Obama, Kaine, and Cook. The the Middlesex Board of Super- state in America (Governing cal of President Obama and his Democrats. Vote for them. Frederick A. Gaskins, President and Publisher visors, will address the Urbanna Magazine), the best state for record, but in the process has Earl Simpson Elizabeth Lee C. Gaskins, Secretary/Treasurer Town Council on Monday, Sep- business (Forbes.com - four demonstrated a cavalier disre- Wake John Thomas Hardin, Editor tember 17, at 7 p.m. Mansfield years in a row) and the best gard for the truth, as pointed will discuss the possibility of state to raise a child (Educa- out by fact-checkers and the Pruitt . . . Staff: Larry S. Chowning and Tom Chillemi, General Assignment Reporters; Julie H. Burwood, disposing of treated wastewater tion Week). non-partisan Office of Man- (Continued from page A1) Art Director; Joe Gaskins, Graphic Designer; Maeghaen Eley, Advertising Manager; Wendy Payne, through drip irrigation on land, Virginia maintained its agement and Budget. instead of discharging it into Triple A bond rating for fiscal Both Mitt Romney and Paul a question for him: Bill, how are Advertising Representative; Peggy Baughan, Circulation and Classified Manager; Connie G. Walton, Urbanna Creek. management, an honor shared Ryan have been extremely vague you going to feel as our commis- Compositor; and Geanie Longest, Customer Accounts Manager. The treatment plant that serves by only 7 states, and had one about details of income genera- sioner about having to answer to The Southside Sentinel (USPS 504-080) is published each Thursday except Christmas week. Urbanna and another plant that of the nation’s lowest unem- tion in their fiscal plans. Their a woman.’ ” Periodicals postage paid at Urbanna, Va. 23175. Subscriptions: $25 per year in Middle Peninsula serves the regional jail in Saluda ployment rates and highest messages are essentially, “trust At that time, the state’s Sec- Counties and $32 per year elsewhere. both discharge treated wastewa- median incomes. us, and after the election, we will retary of Natural Resources was ter into Urbanna Creek. On this record, I would work out the details with the help Betty Deiner and she would be Phone, Fax and Email: Phone: (804) 758-2328; Fax: (804) 758-5896; Editorial: Also on council’s agenda is a suggest that Gov. Kaine is a of Congress.” over Pruitt. [email protected]; Advertising: [email protected]; Classifieds: [email protected]; public hearing on an amendment logical choice to represent the I will stick with President “I said ‘Mr. Chairman, I’ve Subscriptions: [email protected] and website: www.ssentinel.com. to the Special Use Permit for Commonwealth as one of our Obama and his formula for been answering to them all my Postmaster: Send address changes to Southside Sentinel, P.O. Box 549, Urbanna, Va. 23175 the former Liberty at Compass U.S. Senators for the next six unwinding the mess he inher- life.’ ” Quay Hotel, now known as “The years. ited. His quick wit helped him land Pluck, Perseverance and Progress Residence at Oyster Harbor—a Lyle Predmore Sam Sawkins Condominium.” Hardyville Urbanna (Continued on page A8) September 13, 2012 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A3 Election of new county clerk will wait until 2013 by Larry S. Chowning at the November, 2013, General Election,” said county attorney The Middlesex County Board Mike Soberick. of Supervisors voted Tuesday, Walton’s resignation was so September 4, to request that close to the November 2012 the Middlesex County Circuit election that there was not Court authorize a special elec- enough time to get the ballot tion in November of 2013 for and election ready for this year, the clerk of the circuit court. he said. “Therefore, it needs Longtime clerk Peggy to be held a year from this Walton retired in August part November,” said Soberick. way through her eight-year Replacing Walton, long- term, which resulted in the time deputy clerk Lynn Dun- appointment of an interim levy was recently sworn in as clerk and the need for a special interim clerk by Middlesex Old schools to be demolished election. Circuit Court Judge R. Bruce “Due to the timing of her res- Long. She will serve in the Three buildings at the old Rappahannock Central Elementary School (above) at Cooks Corner and one at the YMCA ignation, there will need to be a position until the special elec- (old Wilton Elementary School) in Hartfield will be demolished soon. The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors was special election for the position tion is held. told last week that WHW Inc. of Topping will begin demolition of the old schools starting September 24 and should be finished by the end of November. The school buildings were constructed in 1962 to accommodate federal Civil Rights laws requiring equal opportunity for all Americans. RCE started as an all-black elementary school and was Celebration of local authors integrated in 1969. The schools were used until the current Middlesex Elementary School was built in 2002. The county is paying $81,755 to have the flat-roof buildings demolished. (Photo by Larry Chowning) set for Sept. 15 in Urbanna On Saturday, September 15, from 1-3 p.m., the Middlesex County Woman’s Club will sponsor a gathering of Middlesex Saluda man to be sentenced in abduction case book authors. This event, to be held in the club building at 210 Virginia Street in Urbanna, will bring together a most On Wednesday, September 5, David at Myrtle Lane, and the misdemeanor of pointing a gun, was not made with the varied group of local writing talents. Mary Buxton, Larry Oscar Thomas of Saluda was convicted reckless handling of a firearm. intent to permanently deprive the owner Chowning, Frank B. Garey, Stan Hovey, J.M. Johanson, in the Middlesex County Circuit Court The court granted a defense motion to of her phone and thus was not robbery. Don Loop, Brad Parks and Archie Soucek will be in atten- of several charges arising from incidents dismiss a misdemeanor charge of reckless The victim testified that she knew Thomas dance. which occurred in Saluda on July 29, driving, and reduced the charge of failing and would have loaned him the phone had This premier occasion will not only introduce these 2011, reported Middlesex Commonwealth to stop for law enforcement after receiving he asked, and Thomas testified that he authors, but will provide all with insightful discussions, Attorney Michael Hurd. signals to do so from a felony to a mis- intended to return the phone. questions, answers and readings. Testimony covered two incidents, one demeanor, ruling that it was not proven Instead of convicting Thomas of rob- The Middlesex County Woman’s Club wishes to thank involving Thomas’s wife and Middlesex that Thomas’s driving placed anyone in bery, Judge Long convicted him of remov- Ralph Oppenheim, Middlesex Library director, for partici- deputies at Myrtle Lane, and the other at danger. ing the cell phone without the intent to pating in this event. the Saluda 7-Eleven. Following testimony by Thomas, his steal, a misdemeanor, and dismissed the The authors will have book sales and signings following Following a trial of over five hours, psychiatrist, and witnesses who observed charge of use of a firearm in the commis- the discussion. This afternoon of conversation promises to Judge R. Bruce Long convicted Thomas that Thomas was distraught prior to the sion of a robbery. be both interesting and enjoyable. of the felonies of abduction of his wife incidents, an attorney for Thomas argued Thomas was released on bond pend- This event is free but seating is limited. Those wishing and the unlawful discharge of a firearm that the taking of a cell phone from the ing his sentencing on December 5 at 9:30 to attend may reserve a seat by calling 758-0258 by Friday, in an occupied dwelling, which occurred 7-Eleven clerk, though accomplished by a.m. September 14. Archaeological program is Sunday at historic courthouse in Saluda On Sunday, September and Thane Harpole, co- The event is free to the Living History Tickets for the living history Museum, P.O. Box 121, Saluda, 16, at 2 p.m. in the Historic directors of The Fairfield public. On Friday, October 19, from presentation only are $5 and may VA 23149. The wine and cheese Middlesex Courthouse at Foundation, will discuss Historic Marker 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. there will be purchased at the museum or event includes tickets for the Saluda, Forrest Morgan, vice the recent archaeological On Saturday, October 13, the be a wine and cheese recep- by writing a check to Middlesex performance. president of the Middle Pen- dig being initiated at His- historic marker to honor civil tion in the museum. Tickets County Museum and send- Tickets to the performance insula Chapter of the Archae- toric Wilton at Hartfield in rights activist Irene Morgan are $20 per person and must ing a stamped self-addressed will be available at the door per ological Society of Virginia, Middlesex County. Wilton will be unveiled. Rev. F. Carter be purchased by October 14. envelope to Middlesex County seating availability. will present findings from is unchanged from the mid- will speak at the historic court- At 7 p.m., a living his- the most recent archaeologi- 18th century. The house house in Saluda at 10 a.m. tory program depicting actual cal digs in Gloucester and was most likely built by with the unveiling to follow. Middlesex County court cases Mathews counties. Armistead Churchill around Afterwards, refreshments will from the 1850s will be pre- In addition, David Brown 1763. be served at the Middlesex sented in the historic courthouse County Museum Annex. This in Saluda where the cases were event is free to the public. originally held. Antiques & More All events listed above are The actors performing the sponsored by the Middlesex premier presentation will be We Buy & Sell County Museum & Historical present to talk with guests at the Accessories, Collectibles, Coins, Society Inc. wine and cheese reception. Jewelry, Gold, Silver, & More The Shoppe at Ordinary Record number attend in Hayes, Va museum’s annual meeting We monogram! 804-684-5214 or 804-832-7119 by Nick Charles ized that, here, in the wake of Main Street, Mathews • (804) 725-2573 3872 A George Washington Memorial Hwy., Hayes, VA disaster, an epic challenge was Over 150 members and before it. “friends of the museum,” a A blank slate was presented, record, attended the annual as far as the design and location meeting of Deltaville Maritime of the museum building is con- Museum and Holly Point Nature cerned… Park last Saturday. Members of …Although fiscal constraints the executive board reported on might necessitate rebuilding the the state of the museum, finances museum building as and where and the re-building vision. it was, the rebuild committee Cyndy Bynn President Matt Holloway led is working hard on a plan and ’s of course off with a complete rundown of pricing to move the museum the museum’s accomplishments building, redesigned and larger, and activities for the year. Below relocated and designed as a are some excerpts from all the maritime museum, expandable, speakers. Complete transcripts and incorporating those facilities can be accessed from the muse- needed to move the museum into um’s website, www.deltavill- the forefront of national mari- emuseum.com. time museums… President Holloway: Join the Deltaville Maritime “It may be hard to believe but Museum and Holly Point Nature the Deltaville Maritime Museum Park in our “Year of Re-imagin- has been open and operating for ing.” 10 years in Middlesex County. Treasurer Bob LeBoeuf went Not to be understated, 2012 over the year’s financials in depth, has been such an eventful year… commenting that the museum’s we’ve barely had the chance to finances and its endowment are stop and consider how far we currently strong. The museum’s have come….and how far we financial information is open to now need to go.”… all. …We are extremely proud Guest speaker Robert Mayo, to announce the F.D. Crockett speaking from his lifetime has been named to the Virginia career of working in and with Landmarks Register in June of small museums, challenged and 2012. advised the membership in plan- Furthermore, major recogni- ning for the future. tion came on August 30, when Richard Urban, Chuck Noble, the F.D. Crockett was approved Bill Cawthorn, Eddie Harrow and is now listed on the National and Rob Brooks were nominated Register of Historic Places.” and approved to join the 2012-13 Museum Curator Raynell board during the meeting. Smith: At the Monday night regular “As you all know, the museum board meeting, the following building, several one-of-kind officers were elected to the exec- historical artifacts and exhibits utive board: Bob LeBoeuf, presi- and our outdoor John’s Pavilion dent; Bill Powell, vice-president; were completely destroyed in a Bob LeBoeuf, treasurer; Chuck dreadful fire on the evening of Noble, secretary; and directors July 18. Chuck McGhinnis-boat shop, We will re-build and we will Dick Urban-museum, Kyle develop a museum better than Jenkins-park, and Bob Walker- before. development. Raynell Smith was Your museum board of direc- named museum curator. tors is dedicated to this goal. We To find out more about the are also dedicated to keeping all museum, its offerings, open of our events and other activities hours, events schedule, event moving forward as we re-build.” tickets, donate, become a Store Hours: Mon. – Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sun. Bill Powell, Vice President and member, donate or volunteer, Latest Fashions • Decorative Home Accessories • Elegant and Fun Gifts Re-build Committee Chair: visit the website, write to Box VIRGINIA ST., URBANNA • (804) 758-3756 www.cyndysbynn.com “Almost immediately the 466, Deltaville, VA 23043 or call members of the committee real- the office at 804-776-7200. A4 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • September 13, 2012

attendance. The authors will have book sales and signings following the discussion. This event is free. 758-0258

• Children First Classes will be held on September Community 15 and November 11 at the Middle Peninsula-Northern Calendar Neck Community Services Board office at 13794 Tide- water Trail in Saluda. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children First is a 4-hour co-parenting education pro- gram designed to prevent custody conflicts for divor- cees, separated spouses, and single parents. 642-5402

• New Oyster Gardeners Seminar The Chesa- peake Bay Foundation (CBF) will train new volunteer oyster gardeners at a seminar from 9:30–10:30 a.m. in Thursday, September 13 the Commodore’s Café at Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Dr., • Family Tree Software Study Group There are Irvington. Volunteers will learn techniques for growing many programs on the market such as Family Tree oysters at docks or marina slips. In one year, they will Maker, Legacy Family Tree, RootsMagic, Master Gene- return them for planting on local sanctuary oyster reefs. alogist, PAF, Reunion, etc. This is an opportunity to (757) 622-1964 learn together. Genealogists from novice to advanced are encouraged to attend. The first meeting will be • Celebrate 1791 Freeing of Slaves In 1791, 72 held at 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Rappahannock years before President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipa- Westminster-Canterbury near Irvington. tion Proclamation, Robert Carter III, grandson of Robert “King” Carter and a wealthy Virginia planter, set his • Urbanna Business Association Meeting 6 p.m. slaves free. The Foundation for Historic Christ Church, at Cross Street Coffee, at 51 Cross Street. the Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society, and Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library are co-spon- • Stepping Stones Square Dance Club will offer soring a commemoration of Robert Carter III’s Deed of lessons from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Freeshade Community Manumission from 10 a.m. to noon at Historic Christ Center in Syringa. Church in Weems. The event will bring together three speakers and Lively’s Church of Deliverance choir in an annual event to celebrate the lives of those set free. Southside Sentinel: We publish more Middlesex Friday, September 14 • UMVFD annual Golf Tournament at Hobbs Hole • National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Fusion will County news than any other source in the world! Golf Course in Tappahannock. There is a 1 p.m. shotgun present “Meltdown” at King and Queen Elementary start and the format will be four-person captain’s choice. School. The doors open at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $10 with Included in the cost are greens fee with cart, range balls children age 3 and under admitted free. and dinner. (804) 381-2009

• All Media Community Exhibit opening will be Sunday, September 16 held at 6:30 p.m. in the exhibit area of the auditorium • Archaeological Program 2 p.m. at the Historic Real . Local . Radio at West Point High School. This exhibit, which includes Middlesex County Courthouse in Saluda. Forrest works from community artists, will be on display from Morgan, vice president of the Middle Peninsula Chap- September 14 through October 23. 994-9668 ter of the Archaeology Society of Virginia, will present photos and information concerning recent archaeologi- • Ricky Nelson Remembered, a nostalgic show cal findings in the Middle Peninsula. In addition, David about Ricky Nelson presented by his identical twin sons, Brown and Thane Harpole, co-directors of The Fairfield The Weather Phone Matthew and Gunnar, sponsored by Arts Alive at 7 p.m. Foundation, will present recent updates concerning the in the auditorium at West Point High School. Tickets are archaeological work being conducted at historic Wilton. available at the C&F branches in West Point, or can be 443-4400 reserved by calling 843-3475. Monday, September 17 Sponsored by King’s Cleaning Service • Chesapeake Chorale Rehearsal for the 2012 September 14–16 holiday concert series, “Rejoice and Be Merry,” is at 7 • Virginia Motor Speedway: 33rd annual USA 100 p.m. at Harmony Grove Baptist Church, every Monday - Lucas Oil Late Model Sanctioned. $20,000 to win (two through November 19. 758-3013 day show) for Super Late Models plus VMS Modified event. 6:30 – 11 p.m. Jamaica. 758-1867 Tuesday, September 18 • Middlesex County Woman’s Club Book Group Saturday, September 15 meets at 10 a.m. at the Woman’s Club building at 210 • Mathews County Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 1 Virginia Street in Urbanna. The book to be discussed is p.m. on the Court Green. The market offers a variety of “The Paris Wife” by Paula McLain. 334-7139 products including produce, eggs, meats, baked goods and prepared foods. 725-3318 Thursday, September 20 • Middlesex Authors From 1–3 p.m. in the club • Rappatomac Writers Critique Group meets from building at 210 Virginia Street in Urbanna, the Middlesex 2 to 4 p.m. in Tappahannock at Ferebees. The Rappato- County Woman’s Club will sponsor a gathering of mac Writers, where the science of writing meets the art of Middlesex book authors. This event will bring together persuasion, encourages and supports aspiring writers. a varied group of local writing talents. Mary Buxton, Larry Chowning, Frank B. Garey, Stan Hovey, J.M. Johanson, For an expanded version of our community calen- Don Loop, Brad Parks and Archie Soucek will be in dar, please visit www.SSentinel.com.

• Dementia Support Group 10:30 a.m. the first Weekly Events Monday of the month at the Alzheimer’s Association office, 7335 Lewis Ave., Gloucester. 695-9382 Thursdays • Boy Scout Troop 370 6 p.m. every Monday at the • Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point American Legion Hall in Saluda. 347-7323 Nature Park 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. every Thursday. Park • Kiwanis Club of Middlesex 6 p.m. every Monday open dawn to dusk. 776-7200. at the United Methodist Church, Urbanna. 758-2020. • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support • Bingo 7 p.m. every Monday at Middlesex County Group 1:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at Volunteer Rescue Squad, Deltaville. Port Town Village Apartments, 111 Port Town Lane, Urbanna. 758-2386 • Cancer Center Support Group 3–4 p.m. the second Tuesdays and fourth Thursdays of the month in the Oncology • Rotary Club 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast Conference Room, Rappahannock General Hospital. at the Pilot House Restaurant, Topping. 694-6416 435-8593 • Clothing Closet 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Tuesday at • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Hands Across Middlesex, Locust Hill, for qualifying cli- Group 6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at ents. 758-2044 Alzheimer’s Association office, 7335 Lewis Avenue, • Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Gloucester. 695-9382 Nature Park 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. every Tuesday. Park • Town Hall Meeting 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the open dawn to dusk. 776-7200. month at the Cooks Corner Meeting Room, Saluda. • Aphasia Group 11 a.m. – noon every Tuesday at • Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce 7 p.m. RGH Outpatient Rehab, 43 Harris Road, Kilmarnock. the first Thursday of the month in the Middle Penin- 435-8501 sula Planning District Commission conference room, • Alzheimer’s Support 3–4 p.m. the first Tuesday of 125 Bowden St., Saluda. the month at Bridges Outpatient Services, 113 DMV • American Legion Post 82, Saluda 7:30 p.m. Drive, Kilmarnock. 435-9237 the second Thursday of the month March through • Chess 4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Middlesex December. 347-7323 County Public Library, Deltaville. 776-7362 • RGH Diabetes Support Group 5 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the RGH Rehabilitation and Fridays Sports Medicine Center in Kilmarnock. 435-8305 • Knitting Group 10 a.m. every Friday at Cross Street • Cub Scout Pack 307 6 p.m. every Tuesday at at Coffee, Urbanna. Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Harmony Village. • Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point 347-7323 Nature Park 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. every Friday. Park open • Lions Club 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays dawn to dusk. 776-7200 of the month at the Beacon, Topping. 776-7508 • Overeaters Anonymous 7 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 435 Church Street, Saturdays Kilmarnock. • Yard Sale – Hands Across Middlesex and Habitat • Middlesex County NAACP 7 p.m. the fourth Tues- for Humanity 8 a.m.–noon the second and fourth day of the month at Bethlehem Star Lodge, Saluda. Saturdays of the month at the Cryer Center. 758-2044 • Al-Anon 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Harmony Grove • Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Baptist Church, 7722 General Puller Hwy., Topping. Nature Park 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. every Saturday. Park open dawn to dusk. 776-7200 • Alcoholics Anonymous open 12-and-12 meeting, Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. every Saturday at Zoar Baptist Church. 776- • Story Hour 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the 7629 Middlesex Family YMCA. 776-7362 • Knitters Group 10 a.m. every Wednesday at Urbanna United Methodist Church. Sundays • Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point • Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. every Wednesday. Park Nature Park 1–4 p.m. every Sunday. Park open dawn open dawn to dusk. 776-7200. to dusk. 776-7200 • Story Hour 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the • Cub Scout Pack 314 2 p.m. every Sunday at Middlesex County Public Library Urbanna Branch. Hermitage Baptist Church, Rt. 17, Church View. 347- 756-5717 7323 • Story Hour 3 p.m. every Wednesday at Urbanna Methodist Church. 756-5717 • Bingo 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Booster Mondays Club in Hartfield. 758-2910 • Veterans Café every Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program welcomes all Email your event to [email protected] by veterans for coffee, conversation and camaraderie at Friday for consideration. Please keep your event 84 Main Street, Warsaw. 769-2751 information current. September 13, 2012 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A5 at the library HVFD plans by Ralph Oppenheim adult winner(s). The prizes will, naturally, Executive Director be pretty good. You can fill out an entry at Chick-fi l-A the libraries or email your essay with your The Library Lottery is over, and was a great name and contact information to oppenheim. success. It has brought in some much-needed [email protected], or send it to P.O. Box fundraiser money for the library. I want to thank 189, Urbanna, VA 23175. If you’re The Hartfi eld Volunteer Fire the Lottery Committee and espe- 16 or under please include your Department (HVFD) invites cially chairwoman Chyrel Coloff age. You must be a library everyone to dine at the Chick- for the extreme effort put into cardholder in good standing fi l-A in Gloucester on Wednes- making it a success. If selling to enter. day, September 19, from 5 to 8 lottery tickets were an Olympic In all of the excitement p.m. sport, Mary Lib Hoinkes would about the Library Lottery the Enjoy your favorite chicken have won gold. last few weeks, I haven’t even sandwich and waffl e fries and, I want to thank the businesses mentioned the Business Guide. when you order, tell the cashier that went out of their way to help us It’s alive and well. If your business you’re there to help HVFD and sell tickets. And, of course, I want to thank the hasn’t been contacted for inclusion in the help the fi remen and its auxil- generous citizens of Middlesex County who Business Guide you should call Nancy Moore iary raise funds for their opera- bought the bulk of the tickets. We were pesky at 804-815-6990 or email the crack BG staff at tions. A percentage of the sales and not one of you complained. When we [email protected]. The Business Guide is will go straight to HVFD. fi rst fl oated the idea of a lottery we wondered the most comprehensive, up-to-date directory “There will be delicious whether Middlesex would support a lottery. in the fi ve-county region. Best of all, people food, games, prizes, and fun Middlesex came through for us. Bravo! really use it. to be had! It’s a great reason This is the second week of National Library If you enjoyed the television mini-series to go out to eat!” said a HVFD Card Sign-up Month. Two weeks ago I men- version of Robin Cook’s bestselling book, spokesperson. Dr. David Malmquist tioned that we’re holding an essay contest “Coma,” there are other medical thrillers you that ends October 1. Just begin your essay might also like. Try the “Andromeda Strain” Friends of Dragon Run meet Sept. 19 with “I value my library card because…” and by Michael Crichton, “Vector,” also by Robin keep it to 300 or fewer words. There will be Cook, “The Stand” by Stephen King, and “The The next meeting of the Court House. juvenile winner(s) (16 years or younger) and First Horseman” by John Case. Friends of Dragon Run will A social will begin at 7 p.m., be on Wednesday, September followed by the program. 19, in the Community Room The guest speaker will be Photographer of the Gloucester County Main Dr. David Malmquist, director ‘Gardening for Birds’ Library in the Main Street of communications, Virginia to address Shopping Center on Business Institute of Marine Science. Dr. Rt. 17 (Main Street) at the Malmquist will speak on “Trop- to be program topic computer users southern edge of Gloucester ical Cyclones and Hurricanes.” Birders and gardeners are The public is invited to join the invited to hear Paula Boundy Northern Neck Computer Users address “Gardening for the Group (NNCUG) on Saturday, Woman’s Club book group Birds” at the Thursday, Sep- September 15, at Rappahannock tember 20, meeting of the Westminster-Canterbury, start- to discuss ‘The Paris Wife’ Northern Neck Chapter of the ing with coffee at 10 a.m. 60th Anniversary The Middlesex County Wom- McLain. The story of the mar- Virginia Native Plant Society Dr. Charles Albert Huckins an’s Club Book Group will hold riage of Ernest Hemingway and (NNVNPS). Paula is a certi- from Mason Neck in North- Marshall (Marty) and Jean its next gathering on Tuesday, Hadley Richardson takes place fi ed Master Naturalist and cur- ern Virginia will address the Folkes of Topping celebrated September l8, at 10 a.m. at the in Paris in the 1920s and prom- rent president of the Northern NNCUG on “One Analog Pho- their 60th wedding anniver- Woman’s Club building at 210 ises to inspire a lively discussion Neck Chapter of the National tographer’s Stumble into the sary on September 9, 2012. Virginia Street in Urbanna. of the “Jazz Age” in Paris. Audubon Society. Digital Age” was accomplished They have two sons, Marshall The book to be discussed For more information, please An abundance of birds, bees while maintaining his photo- and Bruce, six grandchildren is “The Paris Wife” by Paula contact Karen at 334-7139. and butterfl ies visit her gar- graphic artistic objectives. and one great-grandchild. dens, which are registered as Certifi ed Wildlife Habitat with the National Wildlife Federa- VCU physician to discuss “Magic Pill” Happy 39th tion; as Habitat at Home with Paula Boundy the Virginia Department of On Thursday, Septem- blood pressure. “As a soci- Game & Inland Fisheries; and The meeting will start at noon ber 27, Rappahannock ety we are quite comfortable (again!) were featured in the 2009 Just at the Wicomico Parish Church Westminster-Canterbury will taking medication to manage Gardens Tour. (Episcopal) Hall in Wicomico host a presentation by Dr. our various illnesses and ail- Phyllis Haughton “Paula’s landscape is ablaze Church. Bring a brown bag Jeffrey Hoder, Director for ments, but too often we shy with colorful blooms through- lunch and your questions about Wellness & Rehabilitation away from exercise because From your children, out the growing season and how to attract birds or other at the VCU Parkinson’s Dis- we have formed unfavorable your grandchildren and a special favorite of our pollinators to your landscape. ease and Movement Disorders impressions of what the term native plant enthusiasts,” said Tea/coffee and light refresh- Multidisciplinary Research & means,” he said. your great-grandchildren NNVNPS president Carol ments will be available. Visi- Clinical Center. Hoder’s pre- According to Hoder, too Hammer. tors are welcome. sentation, titled “The Magic many people think they must Pill,” will focus on the benefi ts spend hours in a gym lifting of lifelong exercise. weights or work out three or The event will be held at 11 four times a week in a formal Dobe Run a.m. in the auditorium on the program in order to get any Canine Boarding & Daycare RWC campus at 132 Lancaster benefi t from exercise. He would where the stay is great, because we don’t crate! Drive, Irvington. Hoder’s pre- like people to focus instead on sentation is part of the continuing becoming more active. Pro- care community’s new “Mind gressively increasing the level Grooming 2 Days A Week and Muscle, A Rappahannock of exercise can produce many Westminster-Canterbury positive changes in one’s over- Friday & Sunday Wellness Series.” This new all health. By Appointment Only series, designed to complement Attendees at Dr. Hoder’s pre- RWC’s popular Viewpoints sentation are invited to remain 758-4360 office series, highlights the need for afterwards for a complimen- Sweet Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 7 days a week people of all ages to take care of tary buffet luncheon. Reser- themselves. vations are required, as space Hoder is a forceful cham- is limited. Those wishing to PotatoeS! pion of the benefi ts of exercise, attend should call 438-4000 on which he says is the medicine or after September 13. RWC Shelled Butter Beans of choice for controlling many maintains a waiting list and of people’s most common ail- will honor reservations in the ments like diabetes or high order received. Assorted fruits and veggies VA Peaches and Apples Walk for Recovery is Saturday in Kilmarnock FreSh. LocaL. Produce. Virginia and the Middle walkers get a WFR t-shirt, Mon. – Sat. 9–5 Peninsula-Northern Neck lunch, and an opportunity to Community Services Board win wonderful raffl e prizes. (MPNNCSB) invite the public For more information, call 15873 General Puller Highway • Deltaville, Va. to put on its walking shoes and the Walk for Recovery coordi- (804) 776-7554 join the 6th annual Walk for nator Micqui Whiddon at 804- Recovery on Saturday, Sep- 333-6938. tember 15, in Kilmarnock. It is expected that Congress- man Rob Wittman will speak and announce the start of the one-mile walk planned to start at 10 a.m. at Savannah Joe’s, wind through the streets of Kilmarnock, and end back at Savannah Joe’s with music or karaoke, speakers, children’s activities, and raffl e prizes that include gift certifi cates, gift items, and the grand prize of an iPad. A 50/50 drawing will be held during the closing at noon. The Walk for Recovery is co-sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance (SAARA)-Bay Coun- ties and SAARA of Virginia, as well as the MPNNCSB, a local agency that provides addiction treatment services. There also are many local businesses and individuals who contribute to this worthy community effort. The Walk for Recovery Team invites members of the community to embrace this opportunity on September 15 to demonstrate success stories in recovery from addiction and provide support to families who are still suffering. The entrance fee for individ- ual walkers is $15; for families of four, it is $30. All registered A6 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • September 13, 2012 arts & leisure

Deltaville library friends schedule annual meeting The Friends of the Deltaville what is included in the consumer Library will hold their annual price index, or gross domestic meeting on Sunday, September product? What is not included in 30, at 3 p.m. in the library. Every- the defense budget? one is invited to attend. Bob will demystify some of This year’s program will fea- the economic jargon that fills the ture our friend, neighbor and airwaves and newsprint. Follow- author, Bob LeBoeuf, who will ing his presentation he will take talk about his recently published questions and invite discussion. book, “A Voter’s Guide to the The book will be available for U.S. Economy.” purchase and signing at the meet- In this election year, inundated ing, but can also be purchased at as we are with statistics purporting Amazon.com. to prove this and that, “A Voter’s Following Bob’s presentation Guide” provides facts, data and there will be a very short business Cantus information in a completely non- meeting and refreshments will be partisan way. For example, just served. On Stage opens with The artistry of photography Cantus vocal ensemble is topic for Sept. 15 program The Rappahannock Foun- The Washington Post hails the Dr. Charles Albert Huck- Art in Ithaca, N.Y. dation for the Arts (RFA) will ensemble’s sound as having both ins will address the Northern Documentary photographic present the professional male “exalting finesse” and “expres- Neck Computer Users Group studies have figured largely in vocal ensemble, Cantus, in its sive power” and refers to their (NNCUG) on September 15 on Huckins’ work over the years first concert of the On Stage music-making as “spontaneous how “One Analog Photogra- and include: the demise of 2012-2013 season. The perfor- grace.” Cantus performs more pher’s Stumble into the Digital the Chicago stockyards in the mance will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, than 60 concerts each year both Age” was accomplished while early 1960’s; street life in the September 30, in the Lancaster in national and international maintaining his photographic Soviet Union and Poland in Middle School Theater. touring, as well as in its home artistic objectives. 1972 (“Behind The Iron Cur- William Earl Sadler with his wife, Bri, and son Colten. Season sponsors for the 2012- of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Min- Dr. Huckins has a master’s tain”); Spanish sacred art and 2013 series are Chesapeake nesota. degree in horticulture and a architecture in 1998 (“Spanish Bank and Chesapeake Invest- Each year the artists of Cantus PhD in botany from Cornell Stonelight”); the ephemeral ment Group, and the program share their own love of sing- University, and was former Pentagon shrine spontane- William Earl Sadler sets sponsor for Cantus is River ing with thousands of students executive director of the Desert ously created after the terrorist Counties Community Founda- through workshops, master Botanical Garden in Phoenix, attack on September 11, 2001 performance at Donk’s tion. Tickets are $35 for adults, classes and school performances Ariz., and the American Hor- (“Lest We Forget”); manual $12 for students and may be to ensure the future of choral ticultural Society in Mount labor involved in home con- Country music singer and William Earl and his wife, purchased at 435-0292 or www. arts. The goal of their education Vernon. Since his retirement struction in Northern Virginia keyboard player William Earl Bri, have one son, Colten, and rappahannockfoundation.org. outreach is to reinvigorate sing- from public garden adminis- in 2004 (“Hands On”); and Sadler, a native of Mathews another boy due on October Acclaimed as the “premier ers and provide useful, practi- tration, his passion has become expressions of incarceration County, will be the featured 2. They make their home in men’s vocal ensemble in the cal knowledge of how to make photography. He and his wife at the former prison in Lorton entertainer at Donk’s on Satur- Mathews where he has run his United States” (Fanfare), choral music a vital and engag- Til, who live in the Northern from 2002 to 2008 (“Behind day, September 15. own painting business for 10 Cantus is known around the ing part of people’s lives. Neck, have combined exten- Bars”). Sadler is no stranger to years. world for its trademark warmth Through its own Arts for sive world travels with his Much of his recent work Donk’s audiences, having William Earl sings in his and blend and its engaging per- Youth program, RFA will pres- photographic goals. may be viewed in low-reso- performed as a “regular” in church choir and is also avail- formances of music ranging ent a program by Cantus at Examples of Huckins’ lution format at www.stone- the past and more recently as able to sing at weddings and from the Renaissance to the Lancaster High School on work have been exhibited in light.com. a guest on the Lynda Smith special occasions. His show 21st century. Working without Monday, October 1. Arts for numerous juried exhibitions The meeting will Show. William Earl is a hand- promises to be filled with a conductor, the members of Youth and On Stage are made throughout the United States take place in the audito- some 35-year-old with a shy songs from every facet of Cantus rehearse and perform possible in part by grants from since 2002, as well as form- rium of Rappahannock smile and an incredible talent. music with strong harmonies as chamber musicians, each the Virginia Commission for the ing a part of the permanent Westminster-Canterbury in He has been playing music and outstanding vocals. He has contributing to the entirety of Arts and the National Endow- collections of the Center for Irvington on Saturday, Sep- since he was 15 and is cur- announced that he will intro- the artistic process. ment for the Arts. Fine Art Photography in Fort tember 15, with coffee and rently performing with two duce two special guests at this Collins, Colo., and the Her- donuts at 9:30 a.m. Visitors are groups, “The Lowbottom performance that he is sure the bert F. Johnson Museum of welcome. Band” and a trio, “William audience will love. Earl and Friends.” His church Show time is 8 p.m. Doors Musical Gala and his family are his great- open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are Tappahannock Farmers’ est love, but right behind that $12 for adults and $5 for chil- Saturday, October 13, 2012 comes his love of playing the dren. For reservations and Market to feature dog show piano and singing. information, call 725-7760. St. Clare Walker Middle School Auditorium The next Farmers’ Market in (over 6 months old) per entry is 7 – 9 p.m. Tappahannock will be held on allowed and dogs must be on a Saturday, September 15, from leash at least 6 feet long. Bring Featuring: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the heart of your current shots certificate Joseph C. Jones Inc. the village. for the dogs being shown—and There will be a dog parade be sure to bring clean up bags! and show in addition to the The dog parade will start at the usual huge selection of locally courthouse steps and parade grown fruits and vegetables, around the market, returning • Screened Topsoil meats and seafood, plants and to the steps where the judges flowers, crafts and prepared will officiate. • Sand foods. The featured artist for Sep- Sponsored by South- tember will be Aaron Bowles, • Fill Dirt ern States Cooperative, the a native Virginian living in www.33eastband.com dog show will be judged by Tappahannock. His con- Michael Faulkner, director of temporary landscape works • Rip-Rap Also appearing: the Free Clinic and a West- whose themes involve nature David Medlen • Steve & Linda Ransone minster Kennel Club judge. and the environment, focuses • Gravel He will be assisted by Emer- on water and its light, and Hyung Moon • Dennis White son Hughes, owner of Holiday trees and their relationship to • Excavation Barn pet resorts. the sky. $10 per ticket There will be prizes for the Featured vineyards for Sep- All proceeds benefi t Central Middlesex best in show, the best dressed, tember will be Hague Winery and the dog that looks most from the historic Buena Vista Volunteer Rescue Squad & Auxiliary like its master or mistress. Plantation in the Northern (804) 815-6343 Tickets available from any squad or Registration starts at 9 a.m. Neck, and Vault Fields whose and must be completed before vineyards are also in the Delivered to Your Site Auxiliary member, or call 804-725-6103 10 a.m. Only one friendly dog Northern Neck near Kinsale. September 13, 2012 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va.• A7 Middlesex Museum seeks donations Civil war prisoner online through ‘The Amazing Raise’ exchange re-enactment 36-hour planned in Gloucester fundraiser The Rebecca Lloyd Tabb to 4 p.m. will be the prisoner Chapter 107 United Daughters exchange event. Starting at 10 Your donation dollar goes of the Confederacy (UDC) in a.m. guests can tour the encamp- further in September when you Gloucester will present a re-en- ment that includes soldiers tents, donate to the Middlesex County actment of a Civil War prisoner medical tents, and tack horses. Museum and Historical Soci- exchange on Friday and Sat- Meet roaming dignitaries such ety Inc. as part of GiveRich- urday, September 28-29, with as Robert E. Lee, Sally Tomp- mond’s “The Amazing Raise.” activities located at the Historic kins and Judge Robert Ould. This 36-hour giving challenge Gloucester Courthouse Circle, At 11 a.m., the Ladies Aid is from 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sep- Gloucester Museum of History, Society will be present at the tember 19, to 6 p.m. Thursday, and First Presbyterian Church Gloucester Museum of History. Robert L. Bowen September 20. With more than lawn. At 1 p.m., the featured prisoner $100,000 up for grabs, your On Friday evening from 7 exchange will take place at the donation can go a long way! to 10 p.m. bring the family out Courthouse Circle. National SAR GiveRichmond is a powerful for the Family Lantern Walking The event is free and open online tool designed to encour- Tour to meet the soldiers and to the public. Live music and leader to speak age charitable giving—benefit- gather around the campfire to food vendors will be on-site. For ting donors, nonprofits and the hear their stories. Cookies and more information, please con- The Richard Henry Lee community at large. It is a free lemonade will be provided. tact Bonnie Daughtry, president Chapter of the Sons of the resource to all those who desire Frances Hall and daughter Claudia Soucek examine a On Saturday from 10 a.m. of RLT 107 UDC at 693-5741. American Revolution will to strengthen the Richmond and 1935 photo in the Middlesex County Museum’s education hold a luncheon meeting Sep- Central Virginia region through exhibit. tember 17 at Rappahannock philanthropy. GiveRichmond around deltaville Westminster-Canterbury is administered by The Com- most decorated Marine in corps have been redefined, broadened retirement village in munity Foundation (www. history. There is something for and updated with input from by T.D. Harris vacuum. Silence prevailed and Irvington beginning at 11:30 tcfrichmond.org), powered by all age groups and diverse inter- local schools and citizens. sleep mercifully came. a.m. Guidestar (www.guidestar.org), ests. Upcoming public events Some years are known as the Now is the time to visit The principal speaker will and supported by an additional Hands-on-History is a new include a living history program “year of the famine” or the “year Something Different outside be Robert L. Bowen, Secre- 14 funding partners. collection of learning tools at the courthouse on Friday, of the tornado, earthquake and of Urbanna in Pinetree. Known tary General of the National Each online gift received developed for Middlesex County October 19, at 7 p.m. based hurricane.” We have had those for their smoked meats, mainly Society of the Sons of the during The Amazing Raise is Museum’s child and youth visi- on actual court records saved years around Deltaville. This barbecue but also brisket, they American Revolution. His 100% tax-deductible and irre- tors. Found on the floor of the from burning by Civil War-era year will be known as the year have made the Washington Post presentation will deal with vocable. All donations will be museum, these games and County Clerk P.T. Woodward. of the pest. Never in all of my and are to be featured in South- the signers of the U.S. Con- granted for unrestricted use by activities help to bring histori- On Saturday, October 13, at born days have there been so ern Living’s upcoming book on stitution with emphasis on the chosen charities. cal facts to life through manipu- 10 a.m. there will be a dedica- many different kinds of biting places of note along the way- the three signers from Vir- Founded in 1935, the lation of artifacts found in the tion at the courthouse of the bugs. The season started off side. It is just an old building ginia. Middlesex County Museum and museum’s collection. Six have highway marker noting civil with ticks and they got less but on the side of the road with A retired Marine Corps Historical Society Inc. is one of just finished the development rights pioneer Irene Morgan. never went away. Mosquitoes little to note that it is even an officer, Bowen is the recipient the oldest county museums in process, including Colonial Located in Saluda, one block led the charge against garden- eating place. Don’t let appear- of a wide variety of awards the state of Virginia and covers Brick Making and Bricklaying, from the historic courthouse ers or anyone wanting to enjoy ances fool you, the food is not from the military, the SAR at over 400 years of local history. Middlesex Money, Where in square, the Middlesex County the outside. Just about the time just good, it is awesome good. the local, state and national The Mission is three-fold: the World was General Puller, Museum is open Wednesday- one thought they were gone “Doors do not close unless a levels, and has held offices (1) To acquire by purchase, Graphing the 1860 Census, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. another light shower would new direction is called for. No in many other service and lease, gift or otherwise records, Mattaponi Indians in Middlesex, Admission is free. Learn more come and give them breed- obstacle is without its purpose, patriotic organizations. He is documents, sites, buildings and and a Museum Scavenger Hunt. about the museum at www. ing places so another brigade however baffling it may seem.” currently seeking reelection objects related to the history of More are in the planning process Middlesexmuseum.com. would come forth. The same Fair winds. as Secretary General. Middlesex County and to pre- for upcoming development. “Middlesex County Museum weather brought beautiful but- serve that material. Over the past year, the museum and Historical Society Inc. asks terflies and moths and hum- (2) To promote the discussion, has sought to strengthen its ties you to consider stretching your mingbirds by the flock. As documentation, exhibition, and to Middlesex and the commu- donation dollar and partici- autumn replaces summer and publication of this material. nity at large by creating new pating in The Amazing Raise our birds leave, cooler weather HVFD (3) To educate and inform cit- programming to meet its varied through GiveRichmond.org,” comes and we can begin to izens of the importance of this needs. In the local schools, said a museum spokesperson. enjoy being outside without history in the development of outreach was initiated to help “During this 36-hour on-line being eaten alive by mosqui- Night our country, state, and nation. children make important con- giving event, the more unique toes and covered by chiggers. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 The museum was recently nections to Middlesex history. donors who give a gift of $50 or Chiggers make “no-see-ums” 5 – 8 p.m. • Gloucester remodeled and the expanded For citizens, the museum pre- more to their favorite nonprofit, desirable. If you have not had exhibits feature a vast array sented lectures and presenta- the greater the chance of those chiggers, then you have never of objects and items not seen tions that fostered partnerships organizations winning bonus experienced a real itch. Mention HVFD to the cashier and together before: fossils and with the Virginia State Library, grants of up to $20,000. The Last Monday night as we a percentage will go to HVFD. Indian artifacts, 19th-century Virginia Historical Society Community Foundation serv- were going to bed it appeared textiles and clothing, a 1930s and Preservation Virginia. The ing Richmond and Central Vir- that a hummingbird or bat had country store, agricultural museum is actively securing ginia has committed $100,000 come in the bedroom. Upon and industrial tools, histori- historic highway markers along to be distributed among win- closer inspection, it turned out cal money, toys, and medical with the Middlesex County ning nonprofits. Don’t wait. The to be a huge bug that Theresa instruments. Sesquicentennial Committee, race begins at 6 a.m. Wednes- was convinced was a wasp. The exhibits contain stories Deltaville Maritime Museum, day, September 19, and ends at Never in all of my many years of the county’s past, including Middlesex County and State 6 p.m. Thursday, September 20. have I seen a wasp that big, but African American history, Civil Historic Highway Program to Log onto www.GiveRichmond. since it was in my bedroom it War, Revolutionary War, WWI honor people, places and events org and enter the Middlesex needed to go away. It seemed and WWII eras, and tales of its that had great significance to County Museum and Historical to be attracted to light but to most famous local resident, Lt. county, state and national his- Society Inc. On your mark, get kill it we needed light. We General “Chesty” Puller, the tory. In the museum, exhibits set, give!” could not spray the room with poison because of the corgis so we looked for the fly swatter, which was no longer hanging where it was hanging 30 years The Kilmarnock Museum Presents ago when we bought the house. Ah, the broom would work, so we each got a broom and started to terrorize the bug. It would dive toward us and we would swing the brooms then it TALENT would fly toward the light. It was obvious the brooms were not the weapons to fight EXTRAVAGANZA the flying enemy so we resorted to the vacuum. We would suck it 2012 up. The little hole that it needed to be sucked into required a bit of talent in aiming it toward the Saturday bug and getting close enough September 15th • 7:30 pm to draw it into the hole without knocking plaster from the ceil- ing or getting it caught in the fan. We still are not sure it got LANCASTER MIDDLE SCHOOL into the hole but it disappeared and since we could not see or Kilmarnock hear it any more, we turned out Gabor Seres & the lights and went to bed. The- resa to her room with her cat Maria Vysotskaya and me lying wide awake in my room waiting for any bug sounds indicating it was either ONLY SHOW still flying around or prefer- OF ITS KIND ably fighting to get out of the donk’s Award winning performers TheaTer ROUTE 198 at HUDGINS from around the State IN MATHEWS, VA Phone (804) 725-7760 ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY VIRGINIA’S Lil Ole Opry presents: Tickets on Sale Now William Earl Sadler Rappahannock Record • Heads Up Hairworks Saturday • September 15, 2012 • 8 p.m. Foxy in Kilmarnock • Bank of Lancaster, Main Offi ce & White Stone PLUS Chesapeake Bank, Lively All the Opry Regulars Shades of Country Kilmarnock Museum Uncle Jimmy Wickham Adults: $12 • Children under 12: $5 or call 296-0930 • 435-0874 TICKETS: Lynne’s Family Restaurant, Mathews 725-9996 The Seabreeze Restaurant, Gwynn’s Island 725-4000 Only $10 Adults In Advance, $15 at the Door • $5 Child The Mathews County Visitor Center, Mathews 725-4229 Ginny’s Place, Gloucester Point - 642-8780 Marketplace Antiques, White Marsh, Gloucester 694-0544 A HAY-BURN PRODUCTION Coffman’s on the Coast, Hartfield , Middlesex 776-7766 For Information and Reservations 725-7760 Website: www.donkstheater.com A8 • Southside Sentinel • Urbanna, Va. • September 13, 2012

Pruitt . . . (Continued from page A2) ‘Holding Memories’ the job. “I had one panel member house to hear what Senator Fears tell me that when they got around has to say.’ That got them off the scrapbook class set the table to decide, the major- dock and away from the Mary- The Middlesex County Woman’s Club (MCWC) has announced ity wanted me because of the land trucks. the fi rst in a series of “Bring A Friend Events” that will be sponsored answers to those two questions.” “So up we went to the court- by the MCWC for the upcoming club year. Pruitt took over the offi ce in house. The courthouse was full “Holding Memories Dear,” a class conducted by Staeph Brown, changing and violent times. The of watermen with caps and boots local artist and art teacher, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. early 1980s were transition years on, and we were all in there and on Thursday, September 20, at the MCWC club building at 210 Vir- for VMRC. For decades, VMRC Senator Fears said, ‘Bill, I’m cer- ginia Street in Urbanna. had been in charge of enforcing tainly glad to see you.’ Memory books and scrapbooks contain important pieces of family Virginia seafood laws and regula- “Then he said, ‘Now, everyone history. Their thought-provoking contents and written refl ections can tions. take a seat. The commissioner is help you and your family recall and honor the people and places you By 1983, rules and regulations here. He’s come all the way from hold dear. of some fi sheries were becoming Newport News. I told you he “Create a visual story, feel confi dent hand-lettering and laying out less controlled by the state and would come, now let’s listen to pages. This is not a sale for bought scrapbook art, but rather a lesson more under regional and national what he has to say.’ in how to create pages with what you already have,” said an event agencies. “Sitting in the front row was a spokesperson. In 1984, Virginia was being distant cousin of mine who had Shucking for USA Today No experience is necessary. The fee is $30 and includes materials. pressured hard by the American moved off the island. He was Please bring snapshots or other items you wish to include in your own States Marine Fisheries Com- about 6’3”, sitting in the front Deborah Pratt (left) of Urbanna, a multi-time oyster personal family scrapbook. mission (ASMFC) to establish row and just running his mouth shucking champion, was interviewed last week by a USA To make reservations, call Karen at 804-334-7139. striped bass regulations to pro- and looking mad and mean. He Today reporter for a story. The reporter also took photos tect female fi sh to help revive the had his hat on his head.” at Merroir restaurant and interviewed one of the owners species. Pruitt and others wanted “I asked, ‘Senator, am I in of the Rappahannock Oyster Company on Locklies to comply with the plan with- charge?’ Creek in Topping. (Photo by Tom Chillemi) out going to a total moratorium, “When Senator Fears said yes, I which did eventually happen in yelled as loud as I could, ‘Bonnie, 1989 for one year. take your hat off! You are in the “That was an emotional time,” courtroom of the United States of Oyster gardeners seminar due said Pruitt. “I had a Potomac River America! You got Senator Fears The Chesapeake Bay Founda- quality and improve the health waterman get up at a meeting and here who we all know and love! tion (CBF) will train new volun- of the Chesapeake Bay and its bang his fi st on the table. He said, Show this man some respect!’ teer oyster gardeners at a seminar rivers and streams, which is the ‘I’m a Vietnam vet and my daddy “After that you could have Saturday, September 15, from goal of the federal-state Bay and granddaddy were fi shermen literally heard a pin drop, and I 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Commo- clean water blueprint. Virginia Joseph L. Burton (804) 824-1886 and you are getting ready to put explained to them what the law dore’s Café at The Tides Inn in has pledged to fully implement [email protected] me out of business.’ ” stated and what they as Virginia Irvington. the Bay blueprint by 2025. “I responded, well I can relate watermen had to do. They were Volunteers will learn tech- with you on all levels. I’m a Viet- not pleased, but at least we had niques for growing oysters at nam vet; my father and grandfa- some law and order there.” docks or marina slips. In one year, ther were fi shermen too. I don’t Pruitt’s ability to deal with they will return them for planting want to put you out of business tough situations was a large part on local sanctuary oyster reefs. and that’s why I’m trying to sell of his success. As the commercial A $30 donation covers the ASMFC on a partial morato- fi shing industry began to decline cost of 1,000 native oyster seed rium. in the 1990s, urban growth issues (other materials purchased sepa- “The State of Maryland went to began to fi ll VMRC’s agenda. rately) and includes member- a moratorium overnight in 1985,” Pruitt was able to deal just ship in CBF. To register and for said Pruitt. “We wanted a gradual as well with pin-striped suited workshop location details, visit cutback. It caused a lot of gray lawyers representing real estate [email protected], or hair because it meant we had to developers as the Chesapeake call 757-622-1964. hold public hearings every year. Bay watermen to whom he had a “Growing your own oysters is “From a personal standpoint it close connection. one of the most enjoyable, fasci- would have been easier to do what Pruitt only voted on the com- nating ways you can contribute to Maryland did with a total morato- mission when there was a tie vote. the recovery of the Chesapeake rium and have all the arrows shot He always made it clear he would Bay,” said Tanner Council, CBF at me on one night, but I knew vote his conscience and what he Hampton Roads Grassroots Coor- what it meant to the families of believed was right. dinator. “As critical fi lters of bay all these watermen too. Anyone in a position of power waters, oysters are a key player in “You go over to Chincoteague, for so many years is bound to saving the bay. And people of all Tangier Island or New Point and have run into some critics, but ages, especially kids, fi nd great explain that this year I’m taking even those could not help but enjoyment helping these amazing a third of your catch away; next admit, ‘You might not agree with creatures grow.” year I’m taking a half; and then Bill but you can’t help but like Council added that oyster gar- you tell them they can’t fi sh for a him.’ dening will help restore water while. Boy, that was a time! That’s the ultimate tribute to a “It wasn’t easy for me but I public servant. think we all realized when the Longtime Urbanna Oyster Fes- Middlesex IDA fi sh came back that we had done tival Foundation board member the right thing.” Charles Bristow said Bill’s wife, meets Sept. 20 One of the worst times Pruitt Diane, grew up in Urbanna and The Middlesex Industrial had to face as commissioner Bill and Diane lived here sev- Development Authority will came early in his career. The eral years before he took over the meet on Thursday, September rockfi sh moratorium paled in commissioner’s job. 20, at 9:30 a.m. in the his- comparison to when Maryland “Diane’s mother and father toric Middlesex Courthouse in watermen won the right through were Ruth and Paul Pruitt of Saluda. the federal courts to fi sh crab pots Urbanna,” said Bristow. “Paul A representative of the Vir- and gillnets and crab dredge in was captain of the oyster festival ginia Tourism Committee Virginia waters. The court case one year (1990) and the family will address the IDA. Interim was Tangier Sound Watermen’s has strong ties to Urbanna and the county administrator Bill Association vs. Douglas. Oyster Festival. Whitley also will address the “My waterman’s heritage “Bill rose to state fame and authority on the Middlesex helped me when there was big we are all very proud of him,” Capital Improvement Plan, trouble,” said Pruitt. “The court he said. “We are honored to have which prioritizes major county case was rendered in 1982 but him as our grand marshal.” projects. the implementation came the fi rst Bill and Diane will ride in the IDA meetings are open to spring I was in offi ce.” parades on Friday night and Sat- the public. Call 758-4330 for Right before Pruitt took offi ce, urday during the Oyster Festival. more information. Saxis Island, Virginia, watermen attacked a Maryland seafood truck and turned it over in the road. Virginia and Maryland state police were called upon to estab- lish order. “It was a nasty situa- tion,” said Pruitt. In the spring of 1983, a simi- into Comfort with Style . . . lar situation was brewing at Cape FAll Charles. “Tempers were already high. Virginia watermen felt Maryland seafood buyers were showing buying preferences to Maryland watermen at the Cape Charles dock,” said Pruitt. When news came to Richmond that they might have another Saxis situation on their hands some state offi cials wanted the state police to handle the matter, but Pruitt took charge. “I told them not to send the state police. This is a situation that can get out of control, but I think I can handle it,” he said. “I went over to Cape Charles and told my people that when I walk down that dock I don’t want any uniformed police or VMRC offi cers in uniform anywhere Slip Covers near me,” he said. “I had called ahead and found out who most of or the boys were that were causing the trouble. Some of them were my cousins from Tangier. Fully Upholstered “If it hadn’t been for my heri- . Bo tage, I would have had a tougher .F oth time,” he said. “There was some W & b.s. in me when I got down to the S dock and told the boys you better o work with me because the FBI is n on the way. They are up the road , a ways and they aren’t going to be I as nice as I am. n CUSTOM INTERIORS “I got them calmed down a bit

c 42 N. Main St., Kilmarnock,VA and then I was told that Senator . 804-435-1329 Bill Fears was holding a meet- ing of all watermen at Acco- 800-543-8894 mack Courthouse and he wanted www.wfbooth.com me there as soon as possible. I thought real quick and said, ‘You boys need to be up at the court-